You can now download and install MIUI 10 on Xiaomi devices that are eligible for the update. The MIUI 10 Beta ROM is available for Xiaomi Mi 2/2S, Xiaomi Mi 6, and Redmi Note 5 Pro. After months of preparation and constant testing, Xiaomi finally revealed the next iteration of its stock Android skin. The new software comes with some major UI redesigns and new AI-assisted features for an overall better software experience. While the stable release is still a few months away, the manufacturer has started rolling out the MIUI 10 China Developer ROM for a few of the aforementioned Xiaomi/Redmi devices. Of course, the available ROM could contain bugs, but if you can overlook them, you can easily install MIUI 10 on Xiaomi devices using the instructions below.
This guide is compatible with both Global and China build and also works with Alpha, Beta, and Stable versions. In fact, the same guide can also be followed to install upcoming MIUI updates including MIUI 10.2, MIUI 10.5, and more. So, what are you looking for? Follow the below steps and update your Xiaomi smartphone to latest MIUI ROM.
Pre-requisites:
- The following flashing procedure is compatible only with Xiaomi Mi & Redmi smartphones. Don’t ever try on any other OEM smartphone.
- Ensure the battery level on your device is more than 70% to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.
- Make sure to enable USB Debugging on your device
- Install Xiaomi USB Drivers on your laptop.
- The bootloader of your device should be unlocked (Fastboot method). You can follow our quick guide on how to Unlock Bootloader of Xiaomi phones.
- Make sure to take a complete backup of all your data on the phone.
Disclaimer: IGeeKphone is not responsible for any hardware/software issues that occur on your Xiaomi smartphone by following this guide. We ensure that the following guide is 100% safe to update your device to the official firmware. In case, if you still feel uncomfortable with the following procedure, then please don’t proceed.
How to Flash MIUI 10 ROM on Xiaomi Phones
There are two methods through which you install an update on your Xiaomi phones. Both are listed below, you need to choose any one –
Guide to Install MIUI 10 Recovery ROM
1. Firstly, Download MIUI 10 Recovery ROM and save it to your device storage.
2. Launch the ‘Updater’ app on your device.
4. Select “choose update package”
5. Select the downloaded recovery ROM which you have saved to device storage in Step 1.
6. Confirm!
That’s it! The installation process starts and once done your device will automatically reboot to the latest version.
Guide to Install MIUI 10 Fastboot ROM
1. Download & Install Mi Flash Tool on your laptop/PC.
2. Now download Fastboot ROM to your computer.
3. Boot your device into Fastboot Mode by pressing and holding the power button and volume down button.
4. Now you need to connect your device to PC using a standard USB cable.
5. Now extract the Fastboot ROM and copy its path on the PC.
6. Launch Mi Flash tool and paste the MIUI 10 ROM path into the address bar.
7. Click on the “refresh” button. Now you’ll see that the device will be recognized by the Mi Flash tool.
8. Finally, click on “Flash” button to start flashing MIUI 10 Fastboot ROM on your Xiaomi smartphone.
9. The flashing process might take a few minutes to complete. So, keep patience and wait.
10. Once done, the smartphone will automatically reboot to the latest version.
So, this is the simple tutorial to flash MIUI 10 Recovery/Fastboot ROM on your Xiaomi smartphone. If you have any kind of queries or issues, please comment below. Also, do share the post with your friends and relatives using the below social buttons and let them update their smartphone to the latest version of MIUI.