Redmi 7 Android 10 update released globally

Xiaomi starts upgrading the Redmi 7 to Android 10 with the latest MIUI update, just a couple of weeks after the company confirmed the phone won’t receive the MIUI 12 update. According to the Chinese OEM, the device isn’t compatible with the update, which caused doubt if Xiaomi would ever update Redmi 7 to Android 10. The issue of whether Xiaomi will release the Redmi 7 Android 10 update got to one of the executives, who confirmed developers are checking if the device will receive a new OS upgrade. Well, it seems the check is over, and the device qualifies for the new OS update as Android 10 starts seeding.  

At least, users of the Redmi 7 can rest easy as they didn’t lose out entirely. They have got the Android 10 update on a limited rollout, which is expected to start arriving for more users very soon. For now, those running the global ROM are the ones receiving the update, which comes as MIUI 11.0.1.0 QFLMIXM. It weighs in at a massive 1.9GB.  

The new update, aside from introducing to the device all the features baked inside Android 10, also brings some new features, optimization, and bug fixes. Below is the full Changelog of Redmi 7 Android 10 update

Redmi 7 Android 10 update Changelog

Control center

• New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to the open Control center
• New: When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center

Dark mode

• Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode

System 

• Fix: Home screen went black and started flashing after unlocking in some cases 
• Stable MIUI based on Android 10

Status bar, Notification shade

• New: Screen lights up with animation now
• New: Status bar color gradient animation

Again, it’s still a limited rollout and might take time before appearing on all eligible phones. However, you can make use of the links below for a manual upgrade. After downloading the ROM, you can use this method here and upgrade. 

Download the Redmi 7 Android 10 update

• Device Name: Redmi 7
• Version: MIUI 11.0.1.0 QFLMIXM
• Codename: onclite
• Region: Global
• Type: Beta Stable
• Android version: 10
• MD5:85a121d838c909864ec329d71e5fbb6d
• Download link: Recovery