Last week, Xiaomi, during the presentation of the Redmi Y2 smartphone in India (Redmi S2 in other regions), announced the release of the global beta version of MIUI 10. At the event, the Chinese technology giant presented the official list of devices that will be able to update to the new generation of firmware in June. Today, June 16, Xiaomi announced the availability of MIUI 10 Global Beta for the first six smartphone models.
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What's new in MIUI 10 and how it differs from MIUI 9
Xiaomi is not seeking to completely change the shell, but is only refining it to make using the smartphone as comfortable as possible. Because of this, the system does not change much from version to version. For example, the lock screen in MIUI 10 is not at all different from the previous version. There are no big changes on the main screen either.
The Chinese brand limited itself to refining the icons, whose animation became smoother and more realistic. The application manager has changed the most. Now all open programs are not located on one line, as was the case in the MIUI 9 build, but are presented in the form of tiles. This way the list takes up much less space. Browsing and moving applications has become much more convenient.
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The changes also affected the weather application. There are no fundamental innovations, but the design has begun to look more interesting. The appearance of the alarm clock has changed. From the usual green color it was repainted black.
Settings in MIUI 10 have become easier. Now you can change the melody by going to the advanced options. When creating, the only thing you need to enter is the time and interval of operation.
When updating the shell, Xiaomi tried to make the most convenient minimalistic interface possible. The calendar design has become simpler and looks more stylish.
The MIUI 10 camera settings have also changed, adding “Tilt-shift”, “Alignment” and “Scene” modes. The smartphone is protected by a PIN code, fingerprint and Face ID.
Interface
The interface in MIUI 10 has received huge changes. Xiaomi decided to radically change the interface and also add several new functions to it. Its appearance has become more reminiscent of Google's Material design.
Desktop
The desktop in MIUI has also changed for the better. Some icons were redrawn and everything began to look in a more minimalist style.
The launcher itself remained unchanged. It is still similar to Apple's launcher, where all applications are combined into one common desktop.
Status bar
They decided to redesign the status bar in MIUI 10 for the convenience of users with smartphones with cutouts at the top of the display. Now lower the curtain to do this. You don’t need to see the charge percentage, it is shown immediately.
In the normal state of the curtain being lowered, only five shortcuts are visible; swiping down opens the rest. Their location can be changed and customized. Under all the labels there is a display brightness control; the slider has been updated in design. It has become wider and has become much more convenient to use.
Sound settings and Do Not Disturb mode
Volume control has been radically changed and now it is more similar to “pure” Android 8.0. Neat vertical switches for media volume and alarm, as well as mute and mute mode.
Silent mode is convenient to use while sleeping or when performing some tasks that require full attention. When you turn it on, all calls and notifications will stop bothering you for a while until you turn it off again.
Application Manager
Modernizing the Recent Apps view was quite difficult. All the ideas have almost been used by other companies, and this is what Xiaomi came up with. The menu has completely changed.
To open the application manager, you need to swipe up from the bottom. All open programs are shown as a mosaic, and not as a solid “sheet” as before.
To see the split-screen or lock option, you need to hold your finger on the application, unlike MIUI 9, these functions were shown there immediately when opening the manager.
Lock screen
The lock screen has not undergone major changes. The only difference from MIUI 9 is the change in notification design.
Only the flashlight has minor changes. Turning on the flashlight from the lock screen no longer fills the screen with meaningless images.
Call screen
The “dialer” in MIUI has been the standard for all Android smartphones for a very long time. Even in version 2.0, dialing supported the Cyrillic alphabet, audio recording from the line, and the ability to block calls. All these functions remain in MIUI 10, but only the interface has already changed for the better.
Everything began to look more neat and minimalistic. The theme changed to a lighter one, instead of the previous dark one.
“Messages” has hardly changed, only a few icons in the application have been changed.
Gesture control
In 2020, most companies began to produce many frameless smartphones, Xiaomi was no exception.
A gesture control system was used to conveniently control elongated smartphone displays.
Each key was replaced with a gesture, for example: “Back” is a swipe from the left end of the application to the middle, “To the task manager” is a swipe from bottom to top, etc.
This innovation first appeared in MIUI 9, but it still required updates. And in version 10 of the firmware it was finally completed. The animation is smoother, the speed has been increased, and gestures have been added for switching between applications.
MIUI 10 release date
Fans of Xiaomi smartphones are always waiting for updates, so the noise started at the beginning of 2020 when the company announced the imminent release of MIUI 10.
Then the representative of the Chinese brand, Huang Lozhon, who is involved in creating the software, confirmed that work on creating a new MIUI 10 shell has already begun.
Full optimization of the MIUI shell
The first screenshots appeared online a month before the official presentation. It took place on May 31, 2020. The MIUI 10 shell was presented along with the new gadgets Mi 8, Mi 8 SE and Mi Band 3.
What is Russian firmware and why is it needed?
All Xiaomi smartphones are divided into international and models aimed only at the Chinese market. The first ones are released with a global version of the firmware, in which all possible languages are preinstalled. The functions of MIUI 10 global assembly work in Europe and America.
The second version of the firmware is intended exclusively for the Chinese domestic market. The modules built into it do not work in other countries. For example, NFC in the Asian version does not allow payments in Europe.
In addition, the frequencies at which wireless networks operate differ. Therefore, for use in Russia, users choose the global version. If all modules turn out to be working, you can reflash the phone yourself, but this will void the warranty.
MIUI 10 Global russia update
The global version of MIUI is divided into general and specialized for Russia. Users are constantly tormented by the dilemma: which firmware should be installed on the phone.
The Russian language is available in both versions, so it does not become a decisive factor. The main reason for the appearance of a special assembly for the Russian Federation is the certification of devices. However, it can cause a lot of inconvenience for users.
Updates to the Russian global version are released much less frequently, because a small department works on its creation. There are no weekly releases of new builds, since this requires access to the engineering menu.
MIUI 10 brings portrait photography to any smartphone
Shooting in portrait mode usually requires a smartphone with two cameras. The second module is necessary to collect information about depth and other details. Last year there was a trend to create software that would allow you to take portrait photos using only one camera module. As you know, the first company to cope with this task was Google with its Pixel. These smartphones take good portrait photos with a single camera.
Xiaomi has been equipping its smartphones with dual camera modules for a long time now, but one of the coolest features of MIUI 10 is the software-based portrait mode for devices with a single camera. The company claims that it trained its algorithms on more than 100,000 photos, so there is no doubt about the quality of the images.
When to expect a new update ru stable MIUI 10
The RU Stable 10 shell is always released later than the global version. According to the regulations, it should appear in a maximum of 45 working days, but in reality you have to wait longer.
In cases where the period allotted for updating has expired, but the files have not appeared, you will have to contact Russian representatives. Since the development is carried out by a department in the Russian Federation, and the system itself is certified after release, Xiaomi is not responsible for delays.
Initially, the MIUI 10 update was released only for Redmi 6A and Mi 8 smartphones. It became available for download on December 12, i.e. more than six months after the release of the shell. When asked why releases for other models do not appear on the site, Russian representatives answered: “a trade secret.” The developers do not provide exact data on the release date of new builds.
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How to switch from Global Russia to Global Stable
Updating to a common global firmware is also becoming a problem for owners of smartphones with Ru Stable 10. You cannot get this version without first unlocking the bootloader.
For programmers and experienced users, this task will not require much time. The average smartphone owner cannot cope with such an update on his own. In addition, you will need to obtain MIUI 10 root rights. The problem will be poor support, which is provided only by the Russian development department.
Second space
Try to imagine that you bought two smartphones from different manufacturers at once. They will have different programs, different games, etc. installed on them.
This is exactly how the second space works at Xiaomi. The main use for this is switching from work space to personal space.
To use this feature, it must be enabled in the settings. After this, you will immediately have access to the “second system”.
You can switch between them using a separate button, or by entering different PIN codes.
Our article provides detailed instructions on how to use this function.
Is it worth updating to the latest version?
In MIUI 10, the Chinese company has changed the design, so users are not sure whether to switch to it. Russian owners do not like new interfaces, because it will take time to adapt. At the same time, the developers recommend systematically installing new builds. The main reason is to correct old errors.
Full optimization of the MIUI shell
Xiaomi is trying to make the shell as convenient as possible, changing it to suit the needs of users. Smartphone owners even specifically switch to developer mode in order to receive updates before others.
Which smartphones have been updated to MIUI 10
Initially, the update was released only for Redmi 6A and Mi 8 smartphones. It became available for download on December 12, i.e. more than six months after the release of the shell.
When asked why releases for other models do not appear on the site, Russian representatives answered: “a trade secret.” The developers do not provide exact data on the release date of new builds. But this only applies to the MIUI 10 Global Russia version.
Releases of the global version are more frequent. On average, Xiaomi releases 5-6 versions of one shell, correcting errors in the first builds. Now MIUI10 has been released for all models starting from the 3rd generation. All flagships and budget smartphones of the following lines received updates:
- Mi Max;
- Mi;
- Mi Note;
- Redmi Note;
- Redmi;
- MiPad.
MIUI 10 performance, overall system optimization
Xiaomi is once again making its shell more productive. The developers have introduced two new algorithms called Lock-free critical path and Codependent prioritizing, which increased the overall responsiveness of the MIUI 10 interface by 10%.
Besides the two major algorithms, MIUI 10 has 14 minor system optimizations, but how fast is MIUI 10 really? Below is a video in which 5 system and 25 popular applications are launched in turn on Redmi Note 5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo. As a result of testing, Redmi Note 5 Pro with MIUI 10 outperformed its competitor by a good margin. MIUI 10 managed to open 3 times more applications in a visual performance test.
How to update to MIUI 10
A typical Xiaomi smartphone update takes on average 10 minutes. Even an ordinary user can independently reinstall the firmware.
Reinstalling the system from RU to MIUI 10 GlobalStable is more difficult. However, using step-by-step instructions, any phone owner can also handle this. There are three ways to update the shell. You can use Xposed for MIUI 10.
Over the air update
To get a new version of the assembly, you need to go to the settings. Select “About phone” at the top. Go to the “System Update” menu. Android will begin automatic verification. If a release for this model has already taken place, the device will offer to download the files.
When the download is complete, the gadget will reboot. It will take some time to install. After 5-10 minutes the phone will turn on and start working on the new shell.
In addition, you can download MIUI 10 firmware through 3 points. Before doing this, you need to check for a release for this gadget.
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Update via fastboot
If you cannot update your smartphone via a wireless network, this can be done through a special Mi Flash program.
To do this, you will need to connect the gadget to your computer, having first unlocked the bootloader. This method will be required to upgrade from Ru Stable version to Global. Installation is carried out in five steps:
- Turn off digital driver signature on your computer if it is running Windows.
- Download and install Xiaomi ROM Flashing.
- On your smartphone, go to “Settings” - “About phone” and find the “Kernel” item. Click on it several times. A menu will open with the inscription “Software version”. Find the “fastboot lock state” item and move the slider to the “unlock” status. This is how the bootloader is unlocked.
- Download the firmware for your version from the official developer website.
- Enable Fastboot on your device, connect your smartphone to your computer via USB and start installing the update.
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Update via Recovery
To replace the old version of the shell with a new one via Recovery, users will need a PC. First you need to download the firmware installation file on it from the official Xiaomi website. Before connecting the phone to the PC, you need to change the file name of the downloaded assembly to “update.zip”. Then connect the gadget via a USB cable.
Move the update file to your smartphone's storage device. When the download is finished, turn off the device and start it again by holding the top volume rocker along with the lock button. A new menu should open.
Select your native language and start the installation by clicking on “Install update.zip to System”. Confirm that the update will begin. The smartphone will begin an automatic transition to the latest version of the system.
When the slider reaches the end, click on “Reboot to System”. After about 5 minutes, the gadget will turn on with the updated shell.
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Key features of MIUI 10
Xiaomi smartphone owners have been waiting for a long time to update the old MIUI 9 firmware, because in MIUI 10 the Chinese brand has finally introduced gesture controls. This made the interface even simpler and faster. Now, swiping the open application to the side will take you to another program. Previously, this gesture was used to navigate between web pages in the browser history.
Another feature was the tile system in the application manager. Now it's easier to view and close unnecessary programs. Xiaomi smartphones have begun saving passwords and logins to reduce the time users spend logging into websites.
Gesture integration
To get rid of the lower touch control buttons and start using gestures, you need to go to the “Settings” menu and select the “Unlimited Screen” section. The smartphone will switch to the new mode. Now you can use three types of gestures to work with the gadget:
- Swipe away from the edge of the display to go to the previously opened app.
- Swipe up from bottom to return to desktop.
- Slowly swipe up from the bottom to open the application manager.
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Changing the Recent Apps menu
The function has become standard in every Xiaomi smartphone. In the new version of the shell, the application manager has become even more convenient. All programs are displayed as tiles. By scrolling down the list, you can see open utilities and games. From this mode, you can enable the Split Screen function by long pressing on the desired application.
A manager will open to select the second program from below. The user can change the arrangement of windows by dragging the desired one to the top of the screen.
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New volume control interface and notification shade
Volume control has been updated in MIUI 10 Instead of the usual scale with a slider, users received oval columns. Pressing the volume rocker now brings up a side banner with media audio settings. It does not occupy the entire screen, so it does not interfere with viewing content.
Under the main volume scale there is a full mute button and additional settings. You can adjust alarms and notifications there.
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The sliding menu has changed. It displays application settings and messages. You can choose which notifications should be displayed in the curtain. To do this, go to settings, select “Notification settings” and go to the section of interest. You can enable messages to appear on the lock screen or only in the menu.
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Picture-in-Picture mode
The PIP mode, which allows you to open one application inside another, has attracted a lot of attention. This is especially convenient when you need to have data from the program in front of your eyes, while at the same time writing it down in “Notes” or instant messenger messages. In addition, the mode allows you to watch videos and simultaneously communicate with friends on a social network.
To launch the PIP function, search for “Picture in Picture”. A list of applications will open. To make the program work on top of other windows, move the slider to ON mode.
Autofill mode
Users of MIUI 10 firmware can log into any application without wasting time filling out the “login” and “password” fields. This news was missing in previous versions, which smartphone owners often complained about.
If you do not have an account, the system saves data when registering on sites and applications. Now you don't need to remember passwords. The smartphone will do this. When you re-enter the program, the shell will automatically fill in all the required fields.
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Smart apps
The Smart Assistant feature brings frequently used programs to one screen. To get to the Smart Assistant window, you need to swipe right from the first desktop.
The exact date is written at the top. Below are all the necessary applications that are launched more often than others. This saves time for users who constantly work in many programs.
When will MIUI 11 firmware be released?
The assistant can be fully customized by clicking on the corresponding button below. The list is fully editable. You can add the utilities you want and hide existing ones.
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Applications
Almost all core applications remain unchanged. Apart from just redesigning some icons.
But it received a significant update to Game Speed Booster. This is a small panel that is called up by clicking on the icon during the game. Game Speed will help you record a video from a game, take a screenshot, clear background applications, and thereby speed up the operation of an application or game.
You can also call WeChat and QQ, popular chat rooms for gamers in China. There is no news about other messengers yet.
Gallery
The gallery was divided into several sections. In one section all the photos are located in a chaotic order, and in the other there is sorting by photo type: screenshot, photograph, video, etc.
You can also sort photos using geotags, but for this you will need to set up synchronization with Mi Cloud.
The photos themselves can be edited in the built-in photo editor, and there are quite enough tools for this.
Camera
MIUI 10 surprised all users with its changes in the camera application. In the new update, the camera has learned to take portrait photos on single-camera smartphones. Previously, in MIUI 9 this could only be done on devices with two cameras.
Browser
Xiaomi's firmware has a pretty good browser built into it. You can enable a night theme in it, it has support for full-screen mode, and the browser supports working with bookmarks.
But the browser has one main drawback - too much news and advertising, and some of its special modes do not always work correctly.
Safety
In fact, security is a separate utility designed to manage your smartphone. Security includes checking the device for viruses, turning on energy-saving mode, viewing the available space on the smartphone, cleaning up any “garbage”, and managing anti-spam.
Cloning applications
Cloning applications is one of the most convenient functions in Xiaomi smartphones. It allows you to create a copy of an existing application.
This can be used, for example, with VKontakte. This will be especially useful if you have two or more active accounts. It will be convenient to switch between them without entering many passwords over and over again.
You can read more about this function in our article.
