MIUI

MIUI
DeveloperXiaomi
OS familyAndroid-like OS (Android-based Linux OS)
Source modelOpen source (Modified Android Base and Main Framework) with Proprietary components (MIUI Apps and Kits)
Initial release0.8.16 / 16 August 2010; 16 years ago (2010-08-16)
Latest releaseVaries by mobile phone and region.
Latest previewV14.0.23.10.8.DEV (Mainland China) / 17 August 2023; 3 years ago (2023-08-17)
Marketing targetAlternative OS replacement for Android devices;
Stock firmware for Xiaomi smartphone and tablet
Available in77 languages (varies by country)
Package managerAPK-based
PlatformsARMv7, ARM64, MIPS, x86, x64
Kernel typeMonolithic (modified Linux kernel)
LicenseProprietary
Succeeded byXiaomi HyperOS
Official websitewww.mi.com/global/miui (Global)
home.miui.com (Mainland China)

MIUI (pronounced mee-yoo-eye) was a mobile operating system by Xiaomi for its smartphones and devices, from 2010 to 2023. MIUI was based on the Android Open Source Project.

There are different versions for each Xiaomi phone model. Xiaomi have also released a few devices using Google's Android One instead of MIUI.

Xiaomi is replacing MIUI with its new Android operating system named HyperOS, which was made with the Xiaomi 14 series.

Version history

  Old version, not maintained
  Older version, still maintained
  Current stable version
Version Screenshot Android version Date of release Last Stable release Notable change
Old version, not maintained: MIUI V1
2.1 16 August 2010 0.8.16
  • Initial release
Old version, not maintained: MIUI V2 2.1-2.3.6
Un­known N/a
Old version, not maintained: MIUI V3 2.3.6 Un­known N/a
  • Redesigned user interface
Old version, not maintained: MIUI V4 4.0.4 – 4.1.2 Un­known ICS24.0
  • New user interface
  • Added anti-virus
Old version, not maintained: MIUI V5 4.1.2 – 4.4.2 1 March 2013 31.0
  • New user interface
  • Google Services were removed from the Chinese version
Old version, not maintained: MIUI 6 4.4.2 – 5.0.2 29 August 2014 6.7.2.0
  • New user interface
  • Dropped devices running Android Jelly Bean or below
Old version, not maintained: MIUI 7 4.4.2 – 6.0.1 13 August 2015 7.5.9.0
  • Locked bootloader on selected old devices and all released afterwards
Old version, not maintained: MIUI 8
4.4.2 – 7.1.2 16 June 2016 8.5.10.0
  • Minor changes to the user interface
  • Updated system apps
  • Added support for Second Space and Dual apps.
Old version, not maintained: MIUI 9
4.4.2 – 8.1.0 10 August 2017 9.6.5.0
  • Minor changes to the user interface
  • Added split screen
  • Improved Notification Shade and QuickCard (currently known as App Vault)
  • New silent mode
  • Added key and gesture shortcuts
  • Added face unlock.
Old version, not maintained: MIUI 10 6.0 – 9 19 June 2018 10.4.5.0
  • New notification shade
  • Extended notifications' functionality
  • New recent apps screen, volume control, Clock, Calendar and Notes
  • Higher integration with Xiaomi
  • Minor changes to the user interface
  • Removed black theme (Mi Note 2)
  • Dropped devices running Android Lollipop or below
Old version, not maintained: MIUI 11
7.0 – 10 22 October 2019 11.0.14.0
  • Dropped devices running Android Marshmallow
  • Based on Android 10 on some devices
  • System-wide dark mode, with dark mode scheduling.
  • Monochrome ultra power saving mode
  • Mi calculator (Pip mode)
  • MIUI Notes App Download
  • New icons
  • Optional app drawer setting for system launcher
  • Smoother animations
  • Status bar optimizations
  • Automatic screenshot management
  • Added ultra battery saver (China)
  • Opt Out Of Adverts Settings
  • China ROM only first
Old version, not maintained: MIUI 12
9 – 11 27 April 2020 12.2.7.0
  • Dropped devices running Android Oreo or below
  • Dark Mode 2.0
  • New gestures and animations (Smoother animations, in boxes)
  • New Icons
  • New notification shade
  • AI help for calls (automatic reply)
  • Super Wallpaper (Planet zoom from always on display to Lockscreen to Homescreen)
  • App drawer for first time
  • More privacy-focused
  • 1-time permission for location, contacts etc. in third-party apps
  • Added floating windows
  • Added ultra battery saver for the global version
  • Added Lite Mode
  • Added Video toolbox.
  • New fingerprint animations
  • New camera & gallery filters
  • Redesigned app vault
Old version, still maintained: MIUI 12.5
10 – 12 28 December 2020 12.5.26.0
  • Dropped devices running Android Pie
  • New nature sounds of notifications
  • Smoother animations
  • Redesigned app folders
  • Added vertical layout for Recents (only on Android 11)
  • Improvements for Mi Notes
  • Added new Super wallpapers ("Geometry" and "Mount Siguniang")
  • Added heart rate measure using the camera (China only)
  • New Mi Notes icon
Old version, still maintained: MIUI 13
11 – 13 28 December 2021 13.2.8.0 (Mainland China)
13.2.6.0 (Global Market)
  • Dropped devices running Android 10
  • Minor changes to the user interface
  • New widgets
  • New one-handed mode from Android 12
  • Redesigned App Vault
  • New Mi Sans font (China only)
  • Redesigned Control center
  • New live wallpapers
  • Added sidebar (only phones)
  • Redesigned Game Turbo and Video toolbox
  • Improved multitasking on tablets
  • Mi Smart Hub (China only)
  • Redesigned Notes App
  • Improved fingerprint animations
  • Improved MIUI Launcher
Old version, still maintained: MIUI 14
12 – 14 11 December 2022 14.1.10.0
  • Dropped devices running Android 11
  • Minor changes to the user interface
  • New widgets
  • New wallpapers
  • Super Icons (China only)
  • Pets and animals (China only)
  • Photon Engine
  • Razor Project
  • New family share features
  • MIUI Interconnect
HyperOS 13 and above 17 October 2023 OS1.0.9.0.UMLCNXM (Mainland China) OS1.0.7.0.UNLCNXM (Global Market)

References

  1. ↑ "Mi OpenSource". github.com.
  2. ↑ Xiaomi 13 Quick Start Guide
  3. ↑ "小米科技的MIUI和手机_通讯与电讯_科技时代_新浪网". tech.sina.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2 February 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  4. ↑ MIUI Official English Site, en.miui.com, archived from the original on 15 February 2014, retrieved 16 March 2014
  5. ↑ "Xiaomi launches its first Android One smartphone, the Mi A1". Android Authority. 5 September 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  6. ↑ Singh, Manish (21 August 2019). "Xiaomi launches Mi A3 Android One smartphone with 48MP rear camera in India for $181". TechCrunch. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  7. ↑ Davies, Hannah (20 October 2023). "What is HyperOS? Xiaomi's new Android software explained". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Abdullah (6 November 2023). "Xiaomi HyperOS: The Global Rollout Plan Unveiled". Gizchina.com. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  9. ↑ Schoon, Ben (Oct 17, 2023). "Xiaomi smartphones will now run 'HyperOS,' but it's still Android". 9to5google.com/. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  10. ↑ "MIUI 14 锐意新生". home.miui.com. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  11. ↑ "MIUI Official English Site - Redefining Android". 2013-12-06. Archived from the original on 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  12. ↑ Forum, Xiaomi MIUI Official. "MIUI ROM 3.3.1 Changelog: MIUI V5 for Xiaomi MI2 Released!!! - MIUI General - Xiaomi MIUI Official Forum". en.miui.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  13. ↑ Forum, Xiaomi MIUI Official. "MIUI Stable ROM (Global) KXDMIBF22.0 for MI3-WCDMA/CDMA Changelog & Download - Xiaomi Mi 3 - Xiaomi MIUI Official Forum". en.miui.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  14. ↑ Forum, Xiaomi MIUI Official. "MIUI ROM 4.8.29 Full Changelog. MIUI 6 Released for Public! (Released) - MIUI General - Xiaomi MIUI Official Forum". en.miui.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  15. ↑ Forum, Xiaomi MIUI Official. "About MIUI 7 China ROM 5.8.13. What Device Will MIUI 7 Global ROM Support First? - MIUI General - Xiaomi MIUI Official Forum". en.miui.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  16. ↑ Forum, Xiaomi MIUI Official. "MIUI 8 China Developer ROM 6.6.16 Full Changelog & Supported Devices - MIUI General - Xiaomi MIUI Official Forum". en.miui.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  17. ↑ "MIUI 10首批机型公测下载 - MIUI官方网站". www.miui.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  18. ↑ "MIUI 11 will introduce new icons, ultra power saving mode, and more". 29 March 2019. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  19. ↑ "MIUI 12.1 coming soon. Here are all the what's new! - Tech in Deep". www.techindeep.com. 15 July 2020. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  20. ↑ "MIUI Notes App has changed completely on MIUI 13!". www.xiaomiui.net. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  21. ↑ "Xiaomi unveils New operating system named 'HyperOS'". androidstory.net. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.[permanent dead link]