The MIUI 10 was announced along with the Xiaomi Redmi Y2, the company’s latest camera centric device that features a dual rear camera setup and a 16MP selfie camera. At the event, the company discussed the new features of MIUI 10, including the revamped recents menu, AI portrait mode and more. At the event, the company had revealed that the Global Beta ROM will start rolling our mid-June to some devices and the final version will be available in September. While many of the company’s devices are eligible for MIUI 10, only the Mi Mix 2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro will be part of the first batch to get the update.
MIUI 10 eligible devices
The company has announced that the following devices will be eligible for the MIUI 10 update –
Mi Mix 2, Mi 6, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5s, Mi 5, Mi 4, Mi 3, Mi Note 2, Mi Max 2, Mi MaxRedmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 3Redmi 5, Redmi 5A, Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, Redmi 3SRedmi Y2, Redmi Y1 lite, Redmi Y1
As mentioned above, only the Mi Mix 2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro will get the Beta ROM in the first batch. MIUI 10 comes with improved gesture support that is useful for devices with 18:9 display and this may be one of the reasons why these two devices were selected.
How to join MIUI 10 Global Beta
Benefits
Special OTA update permissionSpecial User Group – MIUI Beta TeamMIUI 10 Beta Tester Medal (Mi Community)
Eligible devices
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Last date to apply
June 11, 9PM IST
Selection announcement
June 14
How to apply
Fill this Google form with the following details –
Your Email addressLink for your Mi community profileYour Mi Community IDYour deviceTelegram usernameA screenshot of the About section on your deviceReason why you want to become a Beta tester
Selection criteria and rules
Xiaomi has listed some of the important rules and eligibility criteria –
Your Mi Community ranking should be ‘Advanced Bunny’ or higher.You must be an active member of Mi Community, India.You should follow the rules of the Mi Community and not leak the ROM provided to you during the beta testing.You must not post anything related to the beta team on Social Media, in other sections of the forum or anywhere else.You should have a thorough knowledge of MIUI, in and out, including fast boot flashing and unlocking the bootloader.Being a special team member includes few major responsibilities which you need to follow.Moderators and Mi FC presidents don’t need to apply as they are already beta members of the Mi Community.Telegram Username is must for related discussions in the respective group, failing which you won’t get updates.
How to flash MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM
Prerequisite
Unlocked bootloaderMi Flash tool
Before flashing, follow these two steps
Backup your deviceEnsure that the battery is above 50%
How to flash Fastboot ROM
Switch off your phonePress volume down and power button simultaneously to power up the device with fastbootConnect your phone to a computer and start the Mi Flash tool
Select clean allThen, click select and go to the folder where you have downloaded the ROM and click flash
In a few minutes, your device will reboot with MIUI 10. If you want to know the features of MIUI 10 before joining the Global Beta, click here.
