Check below for the latest update: European Redmi Note 8 Pro users are receiving a new update...
While a handful of Xiaomi phones already received the stable Android 11 update, few eligible ones are still waiting for the OTA. Both the Redmi Note 8 Pro and POCO X3 NFC are eligible for the Android 11 update, but it seems the update is not ready yet to start rolling out. However, it won’t be long till the rollout starts for both since the Redmi Note 8 has started receiving a new OS build in China. We anticipate the global rollout in the next few weeks, and that should also mean Android 11 for the Redmi Note 8 Pro since both started testing the build at the same time. And while we wait for the update, a new update for the Redmi Note 8 pro and POCO X3 NFC has been released.
The update has bumped the Android security patch level to February 2021 to increase the system security and stability, which are the only changes that appeared on the changelog. However, you’ll notice an improved performance after installing the new update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro and POCO X3 NFC update. That said, you should download and install the update when prompted to fortify your device ahead of the Android 11 upgrade.
Meanwhile, On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the update comes as MIUI 12.0.4.0 QGGRUXM and weighs in at 282MB. It’s a stable rollout and is live in Russia. As for the POCO X3 NFC, those in Europe are receiving the update with a version number – MIUI 12.0.8.0 QJGEUXM. You can check for the update via system updates or follow the link below for manual installation.
Download the new update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro and POCO X3 NFC
- Device Name: Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Version: MIUI 12.0.5.0 QGGRUXM
- Codename: begonia
- Type: Stable
- Region: Russia
- Android version: 10
- Android security patch level: February 2021
- Download Links: Recovery | Fastboot | OTA (Apply from v12.0.3.0)
- Device Name: POCO X3
- Version: MIUI 12.0.8.0 QJGEUXM
- Codename: surya
- Type: Beta Stable
- Region: Russia
- ndroid version: 10
- Android security patch level: February 2021
- Download Links: Recovery |
Update: 23/02/2021
The Redmi Note 8 Pro units in Europe are receiving a stable update with the February security patch. It’s coming with a version number – MIUI 12.0.4.0 QGGEUXM – and you can download the recovery ROM here
Update: 24/02/2021
Ahead of the planned Android 11 and MIUI 12.5 upgrade, the Redmi Note 8 Pro in Indonesia and India are now receivng a new stable update. It’s to fortify the device for a major upgrade but brings the January 2021 security patch along. On the Indian variants, it comes as MIUI 12.0.4.0 QGGINXM and MIUI 12.0.4.0 QGGIDXM on the Indonesian models. Download from here:
