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)[1]
Initial release0.8.16 / 16 August 2010; 14 years ago (2010-08-16)
Latest releaseVaries by mobile phone and region.
Latest previewV14.0.23.10.8.DEV (Mainland China) / 17 August 2023; 16 months 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.[2][3][4] 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.[5][6]

Xiaomi is replacing MIUI with its new Android operating system named HyperOS, which was made with the Xiaomi 14 series.[7][8][9]

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Old version, no longer maintained: MIUI V1 [10]
 2.1 16 August 2010 0.8.16
  • Initial release
Old version, no longer maintained: MIUI V2 2.1-2.3.6
Un­known —
Old version, no longer maintained: MIUI V3 2.3.6 Un­known —
  • Redesigned user interface
Old version, no longer maintained: MIUI V4 4.0.4 – 4.1.2 Un­known ICS24.0[11]
  • New user interface
  • Added anti-virus
Old version, no longer maintained: MIUI V5 4.1.2 – 4.4.2 1 March 2013[12] 31.0[13]
  • New user interface
  • Google Services were removed from the Chinese version
Old version, no longer maintained: MIUI 6 4.4.2 – 5.0.2 29 August 2014[14] 6.7.2.0
  • New user interface
  • Dropped devices running Android Jelly Bean or below
Old version, no longer maintained: MIUI 7 4.4.2 – 6.0.1 13 August 2015[15] 7.5.9.0
  • Locked bootloader on selected old devices and all released afterwards
Old version, no longer maintained: MIUI 8
4.4.2 – 7.1.2 16 June 2016[16] 8.5.10.0
  • Minor changes to the user interface
  • Updated system apps
  • Added support for Second Space and Dual apps.
Old version, no longer 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, no longer maintained: MIUI 10 6.0 – 9 19 June 2018[17] 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, no longer 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[18]
  • Added ultra battery saver (China)
  • Opt Out Of Adverts Settings
  • China ROM only first
Old version, no longer 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[19]
  • New camera & gallery filters
  • Redesigned app vault
Older version, yet 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
Older version, yet 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[20]
  • Improved fingerprint animations
  • Improved MIUI Launcher
Older version, yet 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[21] 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. ↑ "Xiaomi HyperOS: The Global Rollout Plan Unveiled". Gizchina.com. 6 November 2023. 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. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  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.