Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has started to receive the latest MIUI 9.5 Global ROM build in India. The update brings a number of new features such as a revamped notifications center, an optimised browser kernel, quick search options, and bug fixes. The full changelog is detailed on the MIUI thread.
The update is expected to reach users in a few days, via OTA. Alternatively, users can manually check the update on their smartphones. To manually check the update, all you need to go to Settings>About >System Updates. Plus, there’s an option of flashing the ROM via recovery method (file size of 1.4GB) through fastboot method (file size of 2GB).
The MIUI V9.5.3.0.NEGMIFA update for the Redmi Note 5 comes with a slew of new features including the option to transfer apps with or without app data using Mi Mover, sound recording options for Screen recorder, in-line replies, one-finger gesture to expand notifications, and bundled notifications, among others. The MIUI 9.5 is built on top of Google’s Android 7.0 Nougat. Last week, Xiaomi began rolling out the MIUI 9.5 Global stable ROM for the Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon variant, Redmi 4A, and Redmi Mi Max, among others.
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Here’s a look at what the company says on new features, fixes for the Redmi Note 5 with MIUI 9.5. New features in MIUI 9.5 include the ability to resume interrupted transfers in Mi Mover without starting over, there’s a revamped start page and optimised performance, a new Quick search option. Xiaomi has also adjusted the position of the search bar and optimised the Browser’s kernel. Additionally, the Mi Mover app will allow a user to transfer apps with or without app data.
There’s also a new Sound recording option for Screen recorder. Xiaomi has also added optimisations for a new format for floating notifications in the landscape mode in the full view display. The update also comes with some fixes for MIUI 9 on Redmi Note 5.
These include a fix for where the System launcher kept stopping after adding or opening widgets. Additionally there’s a fix for where the Settings would force close when apps were installed. In Contacts app, a user will now be able to press and hold a button on the dial pad to quick dial a number.
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Xiaomi also has fixed an issue on the Home screen where the system launcher would stop working after update. Additionally a new update to Themes app will fix an issue, where Home screen was not displayed correctly after switching back to default theme.
In the Gallery app, Xiaomi MIUI 9.5 will now allow users to add photos to favourites. The phone will also optimise local storage to free up space. Xiaomi will also let users select custom covers for albums with people and allow for automatic downloads for photos from Mi Cloud. The company also fixes an issue on Redmi Note 5, where a user could not crop scrolling screenshots.
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 in February. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes with a 5.99-inches FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 12MP rear camera and 5MP front camera with selfie-light and a 4000 mAh battery. It can be purchased in two variants. The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 9,999, while the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage version costs Rs 11,999.