Since we know Xiaomi has released the MIUI 8 Global Beta ROM today, if you are Redmi Note, Redmi 2 or Xiaomi Mi Max user, you must download and update this ROM to your phone. By doing so, you can experience the all new features of MIUI 8 before the world can get it. The Global Stable version will be rolled out next month, on August 15. Check all the new Features of MIUI 8.
Please note that the Beta ROM is only available for those three listed devices. You can follow the Detailed Guide here for updating or installing MIUI 8 on your phone manually. Not sure if other Mi devices will be added to Beta compatibility since there’s just a month left for the Stable Update.
The Download links of MIUI 8 Beta for Redmi Note, Redmi 2 and Mi Max is provided below. As of now, take a look at its complete change-log:
New Features:
Introducing new design
Introducing Second space
Dual app support for most apps
Long screenshots
New Calculator
Introducing Quick ball
New templates for Notes
Redesigned Gallery
Smart menu for editing text
Highlights
New – App lock: Unlock all apps at once
New – Deleting Second space while in First space
New – Saved and available Wi-Fi networks appear first in the list
New – After a permission is restricted, a clickable notification is sent to the user which can restore permissions
System
Optimization – Loading speed increased twice for the first reboot after OTA (support for 6.0 devices)
Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
New – Animation for successful Wi-Fi connection
Optimization – Floating notification format for incoming calls
Optimization – Separeter sound and vibration permissions for notifications
Fix – Repetitions in Settings
Fix – Errors on Wi-Fi details page
Fix – An error whe tapping the white area of the Notification shade
Fix – Couldn’t enter Mi Home from lock screen with Second space on Home screen
Optimization – Hid the switch icon when there are no current tasks
Optimization – Fixed sound effect for deleting apps
Fix – Wrong app was opened after long-pressing the app in Task manager
Fix – The button for switching modes didn’t work in Task Manager in some cases
Settings
New – Deleting Second space while in First space
New – Saved and available Wi-Fi networks appear first in the list
File Explorer
Fix – Couldn’t see files saved from dual apps
Quick Ball
New – Tap gesture for Quick ball
