Updated on November 27, 2021: Today Xiaomi rolled the Android 11update for the device with build number V12.0.1.0.RCOINXM.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (codenamed ginkgo) started receiving the May 2020 Android security patch update based on Android 9.0 Pie. The update is labeled with software version V11.0.5.0.PCOINXM. If you have not received this update on your Redmi Note 8, then head down below and download MIUI 11.0.5.0 India Stable ROM for Redmi Note 8.
Apart from May 2020 security patch, this update improves the image quality. You can check for the software OTA updates manually by going into Settings > About phone > Software update.
Alternatively, you can directly go to the Software Updater app on your device and check for the same. If the new April 2020 patch is available, just grab it. Make sure to connect your handset to a Wi-Fi network and the battery should be charged more than 50% minimum.
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Downloads and Changelog:
| V12.0.1.0.RCOINXM
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- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Improved system security and stability
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| V12.0.2.0.QCOINXM
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- System
- Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to January 2021. Increased system security.
- Control center
- Optimization: Control center layout in landscape mode
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| V12.0.1.0.QCOINXM
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System
- Updated Android Security Patch to October 2020. Increased system security
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| V11.0.6.0.PCOINXM
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System
- Updated Android Security Patch to August 2020. Increased system security
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| V11.0.5.0.PCOINXM
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Other
- Optimization: Increased system stability
- Optimization: Reduced system lag
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How to Install MIUI 11.0.5.0 India Stable ROM for Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo)
Installing the stock ROM or upgrading the MIUI version on Xiaomi devices is comparatively easy. But you should follow all the pre-requirements and downloads below before proceeding.
Pre-Requirements:
- Supported for: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo) Indian variant only. The device should be running on stock ROM to apply the update.
- Requires: A PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
- Backup: Take a full Backup of Phone Data at first to keep the important files safe.
- Charge: Keep your device charged more than 50%.
- Mi Flash Tool – Download and Install it on your PC
- Download ADB and Fastboot Tools on your computer
- Download Xiaomi USB Drivers and install it on the PC
Disclaimer:
We recommend to take a full backup first. GetDroidTips will not be held responsible for any type of issue on your device while or after following this guide or even flashing any file. So, proceed at your own risk.
Instructions to Install:
We assume that you’ve followed the downloads and requirements properly. Now, you can proceed to install MIUI 11.0.5.0 India Stable ROM on Redmi Note 8. Check out the guide link below along with a video tutorial as well.
Guide to Install MIUI ROM on Xiaomi Device [Recovery/Fastboot]
