Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 4 with Snapdragon 625 in India running MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) back in January earlier this year starting at Rs. 9999. Now the company has finally started rolling out Android 7.0 (Nougat) update for the smartphone along with the MIUI 8.5.4.0.NCFMIED OTA update as nightly build, which Xiaomi calls Beta Stable release before the final update. Check out the changelog below.
New – Support for exFAT SD cards
New – Separate App locks for Dual apps
New – Option for hiding the content of notifications on Lock screen
New – Separate App locks for Dual apps
New – Option for hiding the content of notifications on Lock screen New – Verification SMS are shown on the Lock screen only after the Lock screen password is enteredNew – Slide to browse wallpapers
New – Slide to browse wallpapers
New – Renaming albums
New – Custom groups for albums with people
New – Pausing ongoing backups
New – Renaming albums
New – Custom groups for albums with people
New – Pausing ongoing backups
New – Redesigned the Music app
New – Personal hotspot is now mutually recognizable by iOS devices
New – Separate updates for the system apps
New – Switches for common settings in search results
New – Personal hotspot is now mutually recognizable by iOS devices
New – Separate updates for the system apps
New – Switches for common settings in search results
New – Introducing Screen recorder
New – Introducing Screen recorder
New – Export birthday reminders from Contacts
New – Added official holidays for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Russia
New – Countdowns for exams, repayments, vacations, etc.
New – Anniversary reminders for important events
New – Export birthday reminders from Contacts
New – Added official holidays for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Russia
New – Countdowns for exams, repayments, vacations, etc.
New – Anniversary reminders for important events
New – Calculating discounts
New – Manage to autostart for multiple system apps
The update is about 1.3GB in size and is available for select users randomly. Stable build is expected to roll out for all the users soon after the test is complete. Screen recorder and split screen are not available in the update and are expected in the stable release.
Xiaomi is also asking for feedback from users those who got the update. You can submit your feedback here. Those who want to try it out can get the OTA Zip from here and flash it at your own risk.