A new update for the Redmi Note 8 with the January security patch starts arriving in India
The new update for the Redmi Note 8 that arrived on the global units a couple of weeks ago came with the January 2021 security patch. Those in India are now receiving the same update but with a different version number. However, you might not yet see the update on your device as the build is on a limited rollout. It will take some days, as usual, before going around unless you install the build manually.
Meanwhile, if you opt to wait for the OTA, the new update for the Redmi Note 8 will arrive on your device with a version number – MIUI 12.0.2.0 QCOINXM. It comes in a 393MB package, and as per the update changelog, the build has optimized the control center layout in landscape mode. It also improved system security with the January security patch and fixed minor bugs.
You can scan for the update via the updater app or make use of the download links below. However, it might return an error, and that should mean giving it some time. But it’s necessary to install the update when prompted to improve the device and prepare it for a seamless upgrade to Android 11 alongside MIUI 12.5
Yes, Xiaomi will update the Redmi Note 8 to Android 11. They’ve already rolled out the first MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 update to the device in China. It’s a beta build, though, meaning it’s currently on the open beta test. We expect to see the update arrive for global ROM users in the Q2 of this year while hoping for a swift rollout.
