The Xiaomi Redmi 8 was one of the entry-level budget category smartphones to compete with other budget segment device brands. The Redmi 8 (olive) has pretty amazing hardware specifications with dual cameras, good looking aesthetics, a bigger battery, and more. It came with Android 9.0 Pie on top of MIUI 11 out-of-the-box.
New Update Story
Talking about the new MIUI 11.0.6.0 software update having a build no. V11.0.6.0.PCNEUXM for the Redmi 8 model in Europe, it brings the latest March 2020 Android Security Patch Level that offers increased system security and some other bug fixes. It also includes an improved app lock support for all applications which is appreciable. As the OTA update is waving its way in a gradual manner, it’s expected that the update notification should arrive within a couple of days or so.
Manually Check Software Update
It’s always recommended to check for the OTA update on your device manually in order to get faster update notifications as the incremental OTA update may take some time than usual. So, if you’re one of the Redmi 8 European variant users then simply head over to the device Settings > About Phone > Software Update.
Alternatively, you can directly go to the Software Updater app on your handset. If any new software update is available for your variant in your region, just download and install it using the Wi-Fi connection. Also, make sure that the phone battery is charged up to 50% minimum.
Downloads and Changelog:
Steps to Install MIUI Europe Stable ROM for Redmi 8
To install the update manually, make sure to check out the pre-requirements and downloads before flashing.
Recovery ROM | Fastboot ROM
System
New: Response to gestures is now instant.
New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
Updated Android Security Patch to June 2021. Increased system security.
Notes
New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
All-new Notes
New: Response to gestures is now instant.
New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
Updated Android Security Patch to June 2021. Increased system security.
New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
All-new Notes
System
Optimization: Full screen gestures are now ignored on the Lock screen alarm page
Updated Android Security Patch to December 2020. Increased system security.
System animations
Optimization: Animations in selected scenes
Control center
New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center
Optimization: Control center is now closed by incoming calls
Optimization: Control center layout in landscape mode
Fix: Control center wasn’t always displayed correctly in landscape mode
Dark mode
Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode
Status bar, Notification shade
Fix: Notification shade wasn’t displayed correctly in Dark mode
Optimization: Full screen gestures are now ignored on the Lock screen alarm page
Updated Android Security Patch to December 2020. Increased system security.
Optimization: Animations in selected scenes
New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center
Optimization: Control center is now closed by incoming calls
Optimization: Control center layout in landscape mode
Fix: Control center wasn’t always displayed correctly in landscape mode
Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode
Fix: Notification shade wasn’t displayed correctly in Dark mode
System
Updated Android Security Patch to October 2020. Increased system security
Stable MIUI based on Android 10
Updated Android Security Patch to August 2020. Increased system security
Recovery ROM
System
Updated Android Security Patch to May 2020. Increased system security.
Updated Android Security Patch to May 2020. Increased system security.
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System
Updated Android Security Patch to March 2020. Increased system security.
App lock
New: App lock is supported for all apps now
Updated Android Security Patch to March 2020. Increased system security.
New: App lock is supported for all apps now
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System
Updated Android Security Patch to February 2020. Increased system security.
Security
Optimization: Localized payment security icon for India
Updated Android Security Patch to February 2020. Increased system security.
Optimization: Localized payment security icon for India
Pre-Requirements:
- This MIUI Europe Stable ROM file is only supported for the Xiaomi Redmi 8.
- Try to fully charge your device before installing the firmware.
- We will recommend you to take a complete backup of device data without root.
- A PC or Laptop and a USB cable are required.
- Xiaomi USB Drivers – Download and Install it on your PC or Laptop.
- Xiaomi Mi Flash tool – Download and Install it on your computer as well. (for Fastboot Method)
Instructions to Install: MIUI Europe Stable ROM for Redmi 8
After following all the pre-requirements and downloads properly, now you can proceed to the guide in order to install MIUI Europe Stable ROM update on your Redmi 8 via Recovery or Fastboot method manually.
Disclaimer:
You can also check out the full-depth tutorial video from below:
That’s it, guys. We hope you have found this guide useful and successfully updated the MIUI ROM on your Redmi 8 (olive) European variant device. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.
