With Xiaomi testing a new iteration of its custom Android skin, i.e. MIUI 11 in China, we expected them to share news about new features over the coming weeks. We thought a formal announcement happens September 24, alongwith the reveal of the official rollout schedule. However, the company mistakenly rolled out the closed beta update to Redmi K20 Pro, Mi Mix 2S, and Mi 6 users in China. Yes, this means some Xiaomi users are now running Android 10-based MIUI 11.
The company has also revamped some of its system apps, introducing a new design into the mix. There’s now a new Community app, redesigned Files app, and a number of new customization options that will help elevate the MIUI 11 experience. This will include the toggle to turn off system ads, a dynamic sounds feature, quick replies, and the option to tweak the always-on display. MIUI 11 is also putting the dark mode front and center via the quick setting pane, alongwith the addition of the new file-sharing protocol that would work with Vivo and Oppo phones as well.
Xiaomi has already taken down the links for the closed beta update builds. The MIUI 11 closed beta update is around 2.7GB in size and if you’re lucky enough, you can come across the ZIP file for the update. You’ll need to have an unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed on your device (recommended for Chinese models and not Indian) to flash the update. You can get MIUI 11-based GSI images from this link, but we suggest you wait around for Xiaomi to roll out the official update.
