It’s probably hard for you to imagine your life without newfangled technologies, especially without a smartphone. It has become an integral part of our lives - a thing that we do not part with even when we go to bed. Therefore, it is not surprising that when choosing a smartphone, we want it to be not only fashionable, but also convenient. Now they are paying attention to themselves Xiaomi smartphones, or rather, their new firmware Miui 8. It came out quite recently, but has already managed to please users who did not expect that the OS could be so functional. Not surprising, considering how many shortcomings there were in previous versions.
The first thing that catches your eye when looking at the shell is its brighter, richer design. Also, the miui 8 interface has changed its color, becoming more saturated, thanks to which young people will be delighted with it. But it all started with the simplest CyanogenMod, and now users have a full-fledged, functional operating system that is suitable for both phones and tablets. Moreover, it can be used not only on parent Xiaomi devices, but also on equipment from other manufacturers, so such attention to this OS is not surprising.
The review of the Miui 8 firmware begins with its design, because it has undergone significant changes, which immediately catches the eye of the user who starts using it for the first time. It somewhat resembles the standard Android design 6.0, but still has a number of features that will allow you to switch to this firmware without significant discomfort. Users even indicate that using a device with MIUI is more convenient.
We tried to highlight several features of the new Miui 8:
- The firmware was able to get rid of the blur effect that bothered users;
- The developers decided to abandon the incomprehensible bright, but somehow “dirty” colors. For example, blue became the main color, which looks much nicer than orange;
- Application icons have been changed, making it easier to find the desired function it has become much easier, since the search is intuitive;
- The bottom bar buttons have been made more elegant and thinner, making the interface installed on the eighth firmware look more noble;
- The changes affected the clock image on the lock screen. The decision to execute them in the original Mi Lanting font was a good one, because the gadget began to look more stylish without taking up half the screen.
So the beauty of Miui 8 pleasantly surprises the user. The result is a symbiosis of iOS and Android, maintaining functionality with external elegance. Just what the younger generation needs. For example, from iOS developers took the display on the screen like this useful information how is the weather, current date, missed messages, and if you look in the settings, you can even display data on Internet speed on the screen.
But from Android, the Miui 8 user got the opportunity to change and customize themes, including animation, which looks great on any smartphone.
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Peculiarities
The company spared no time in developing various innovations that were made not just to change something, but actually make the OS more reliable, functional and accessible. Compared to the seventh firmware version, the eighth is very different from its earlier counterparts, and this is clearly noticeable.
The most noticeable changes affected the settings of Miui 8. In addition, several functions were added for the active application manager. For example, if you need to protect some of the installed applications from cleaning or any other system actions, you can pull it down. In the same way, you can look at the details of the application and check whether there are any glitches or other failures. Very convenient if there is a suspicion of a system failure. Look detailed review MIUI 8 in the video below.
Sound settings
The new Miui 8 firmware makes sound settings more convenient. It’s just that the firmware has a built-in equalizer, which in the “Sound and Vibration” item allows you to improve the sound quality, which is adjusted by the user. In addition, special attention should be paid to the “Improve Mi sound” item. Its function is to select additional presets, which will differ for each specific headset. After all, the sound in regular in-ear headphones and powerful on-ear headphones requires various settings to make the sound really good.
Data protection
Data protection is another pleasant bonus that pleased us latest version Miui. You can protect literally everything - from pictures to single messages. Now for each point Miui menu 8 you can set passwords, each with their own. The main thing is not to get confused in them yourself. For those who have children, you can set the child mode, and the child will not be able to use some functions.
And if there is a risk of losing your phone, then you can create a clone of the programs that you use most often in the “Dual Application” menu. This feature allows you to work from another account if you need urgent access.
Other features
The “Second Space” function is a nice and functional new feature from Miui 8, which allows you to divide the memory of your smartphone or tablet into two parts. Each of them will have its own access rights, so that no one else can enter the protected space. In addition, this function allows you to almost completely change the information field, dividing one device into two completely different ones.
And of course, the competent construction of Miui’s points is striking. The menu has become much more convenient, and now it is more convenient to rebuild applications. The design is very similar to standard Android, although, as already mentioned, not without external differences. Whereas the functional differences are really strong. For example, at the top of the screen you can perform a global search for settings without going into the menu itself. Incredibly convenient and time-saving.
Power and Energy Saving
Naturally, every smartphone owner is familiar with the annoying signal that signals that the device’s battery is low. Unfortunately, with active use of the device, the battery discharges extremely quickly. Sometimes it’s not enough even for a day, and there’s simply nowhere to charge it. On Miui 8 firmware, the developers tried to minimize battery costs. It’s worth saying that they did a good job, but a lot still depends on your activity. Traditionally, some applications consume more battery than others, so you need to be careful with them.
So, have you managed to optimize and rationalize the nutrition process? The developers spent a lot of time and effort solving this problem, and it seems that they achieved a positive result - at least as soon as the Miui 8 firmware was released, the review showed this.
Of course, the capabilities of the phone's battery have not changed, but they have become more thoughtfully distributed among applications, and, if necessary, unnecessary applications can be turned off, thereby saving battery.
Here are some interesting innovations from Miui 8:
- When the phone or tablet is charging, a report appears on the notification panel indicating how much time is left until the end of the process;
- You can view all power indicators, including the level of battery wear, through “Security” > “Power”;
- All power settings management is collected in one place: scheduled power saving, battery usage monitoring and much more;
- If the battery overheats above the specified mark, you can turn on automatic mode energy saving, or simply force the device to show a notification about such an incident.
In addition, the shell impresses with a special energy saving mode. This program is a feature that distinguishes the eighth version of the firmware from the previous one. Essentially, this mode can disable all programs that you do not use on your device. at the moment. To avoid turning off particularly important applications, it is advisable to set restrictions on those functions that you want to continue working. Most often, synchronization is turned off, automatic update and other programs without which the system can operate without damage to itself.
Differences between MIUI 7 and 8
Naturally, the shells are similar, although there are a number of minor but important differences between them, which I would like to consider in more detail.
- Access to the second space can be opened using fingerprints or a password;
- The alarm clock can be set separately in two spaces;
- The process of managing and operating some applications can be carried out in landscape mode, but the main menu remains unchanged;
- By sending photos to the gallery, they are automatically enhanced, the shades become better, etc., but if the user does not need this feature, there is a problem because it cannot be disabled.
Here are only the main differences between the Miui 8 firmware and the previous version. In the video below you can get to know them better.
At the end of the summer of this year, the Chinese corporation Xiaomi introduced the MIUI 9 operating system to the world, which has a very small list of innovations, but it seems so only at first glance. If you delve into the study of the new OS, you will immediately notice that it is noticeably different from MIUI 8 or any other firmware. Xiaomi programmers have introduced many special algorithms into it to increase speed, improve security and, of course, reliability, so MIUI 9 Global Stable is recommended for installation by all owners of branded mobile devices, the list of which is very extensive.
Although Xiaomi company, most of its smartphones will receive global stable MIUI assembly 9 only in the first half of December 2017, but already now you can install a new operating system on all its smartphones, and it’s extremely easy and simple. Even the most unprepared user can handle this, since the update process is no more complicated than downloading a picture through a browser and opening it in the gallery.
Count on installation operating system MIUI 9 Global Stable is available to owners of smartphones Mi 6, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5s, Mi 5c, Mi 5, Mi 4S, Mi 4c, Mi 4, Mi 3, Mi 2 and 2S, Mi MIX, Mi Max 2, Mi Max, Mi Note 2, Mi Note and Mi Note Pro, Mi Pad 2, Mi Pad 1, Redmi Note 4X (MTK), Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon), Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon), Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note, Redmi Pro, Redmi 4X, Redmi 4A, Redmi 4, Redmi 4 Prime, Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 2A, Redmi 2 and Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 1S, Redmi 1. As you can see, the list is extremely extensive, since the Chinese corporation decided to update even those mobile devices, which were released onto the market 5 years ago - in 2012.
The main feature of the MIUI 9 firmware is that it works on all branded Xiaomi smartphones 40% faster than the current MIUI 8, and this is a great reason to install it right now, without waiting for the moment when the Chinese corporation releases an update. by air", which may arrive on many mobile devices only by mid-December 2017.
How to install MIUI 9 Global Stable on all Xiaomi smartphones right now:
Step 1. Download firmware file for desired device from the official website.
Step 2. Go to the “Settings” section and go to “About phone” – “System update”, then click on the “three dots” button in the upper right corner.
Step 3. In the drop-down menu that appears, select the “Select firmware file” option.
Step 4. Now you need to specify the path to the firmware file downloaded in the first step, which should be located on the phone’s built-in memory.
Step 5. All that remains is to confirm the installation and wait for the smartphone to update.
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It has happened - Xiaomi announced the start of distribution of stable builds of the MIUI 8 shell. Owners of some smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer are already receiving the latest update. What's new in MIUI 8? We have collected all the important innovations of the popular shell in this article.
Which devices will be updated?
Let us remind you that the shell was only released in May 2016, and it only reached release at the end of summer. Let's start with which Xiaomi smartphones support updating to the new MIUI 8:- Redmi 1S.
- Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime.
- Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm | Redmi Note 3 Special Edition.
- Redmi Note 2.
- Redmi Note 3G | Redmi Note 4G | Redmi Note Prime.
- Redmi 3.
- Redmi 3S/Prime.
- Mi 2/2S.
- Mi 3.
- Mi 4.
- Mi 4i.
- Mi 5.
- Mi Note.
- Mi Max 32GB.
- Redmi 1S.
- Mi 2/2S.
- Mi 4i.
- Redmi Note 3G.
- Redmi Note 4G.
Depending on different devices The shell is based on the following Android versions: 4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1, 5.1.1, 6.0.1.
What's new in MIUI 8
The MIUI 8 shell is a fairly major update with a lot of significant innovations and changes. Let's look at them all in order:Application clones. Now MIUI firmware 8 offers app cloning feature. One program like WhatsApp or Facebook can be divided into several clones so that you can log into them with different accounts and use different data there.
Swipe when taking screenshots. When you take a screenshot, you can now scroll through the contents of the screen and capture more of the image.
One-handed operation. MIUI 8 introduced a special panel that is designed for one-handed operation. By pressing one button you can access the necessary and important functions.
Division of space. Like Samsung Knox and Android for Work, MIUI now has a feature that splits the operating system into two spaces. You can create one profile for work, and another for personal use. Both will have their own applications and settings.
Video editor. In addition to the photo editor, there is a utility for editing video clips. It allows you to apply filters to a picture, add text and background music. There are also special effects.
New calculator. Xiaomi's proprietary calculator now converts almost all known units. There are temperature calculators, currency converters, a scientific calculator and others.
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