Redmi Note 9 Pro Max MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 12.5.3.0 with October 2021 Android security patch]


Xiaomi’s Redmi launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in the country a couple of months ago running MIUI 11.0 Global Stable on top of Android 10. Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in a month.

This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (codename ‘excalibur’). Also, check out our Redmi Note 9 Pro Max content,

Note that Xiaomi follows staged roll-out, so the updates are randomly pushed to a limited number of users and a broader roll-out usually takes a few days after the company makes sure there are no critical bugs.

MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone so far:

    • [Nov 19, 2021]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI v12.5.3.0.RJXINXM update for the phone that brings October Android security patch. It is 178MB in size. [Download Link]
      Highlights
      MIUI 12.5. Yours alone.
      System
      New: Response to gestures is now instant.
      New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
      New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
      Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
      Notes
      New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
      New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
      New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
      New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
      New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
      New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
      All-new Notes.
      Lock screen
      Fix: Lock screen notifications disappeared after an ended call
      Fix: Lock screen items weren't displayed when super wallpapers and themes were combined
      Fix: A flashing black line appeared when Fingerprint unlock was used
      (Status bar, Notification shade)
      Optimization: Algorithms for displaying incoming call notifications
      Optimization: Alarm notifications
      Optimization: Third party theme compatibility for Notification shade
      Optimization: Dark mode adjustments for notifications
      Fix: Floating notifications overlapped when the transparent background was used
      Fix: Permission dialog elements overlapped after a notification was long pressed
      Fix: Notifications weren't displayed correctly when App lock was used
      Fix: Cleaner animations weren't displayed correctly
      Fix: Notification shade couldn't be opened in some cases
      Fix: Notifications weren't displayed correctly after missed calls
      Fix: Issues with permissions after missed calls
      Fix: Floating notifications flashed when Second space was used
      Fix: The clock wasn't always displayed correctly in the Notification shade
      Fix: Player controls weren't always displayed in the Notification shade
      Fix: Notification badges didn't always appear
      Fix: Backgrounds weren't displayed correctly when notifications arrived and third party themes were used
      Fix: Notifications weren't always displayed correctly when "Raise to wake" was used
      Fix: Buttons weren't always displayed correctly on the notifications when Dark mode was on
      
    • [Nov 1, 2021]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update for the pilot testers. This comes as MIUI 12.5.2.3.RJXINXM and is 311MB in size
    • [Sep 30, 2021]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for the phone. This comes as V12.5.2.0.RJXINXM and is 791MB in size [Download Link]
      System
      New: Response to gestures is now instant.
      New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
      New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
      Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
      Notes
      New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
      New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
      New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
      New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
      New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
      New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
      All-new Notes.
      Status bar, Notification shade
      Fix: Floating notifications weren't displayed correctly in landscape mode
      
    • [Jun 25, 2021]: Xiaomi has gradually started rolling out MIUI 12.0.1.0.RJXINXM which brings Android 11 update with June 2021 Android security patch. It weighs 2.3GB in size [Download Link]
    • [May 25, 2021]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.0.4.0.QJXINXM with May 2021 Android security patch. [Download Link]
      [System]
      Updated Android Security Patch to May 2021. Increased system security.
      [Xiaomi Cloud]
      New: Location info can be now reported automatically before the device is powered off
    • [Feb 23, 2021]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.0.3.0.QJXINXM with February 2021 Android security patch. [Download Link]
    • [Dec 16, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.0.2.0.QJXINXM with November Android security patch. The update weighs 367MB in size. [Download Link]
    • [Sep 29, 2020]: Xiaomi has finally started rolling out Android 10 based MIUI 12 stable update in India. The update comes with version MIUI 12.0.1.0.QJXINXM, weighs around 723MB in size and brings September Android security patch. Also, check out this post to learn more about MIUI 12 features. [Download Link]
    • [Jul 14, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.4.0.QJXINXM with June Android security patch. The update weighs 438 MB in size and optimizes system performance. [Download Link]
    • [May 6, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.2.0.QJXINXM with April Android security patch. The update weighs 338 MB in size and improves system stability. [Download Link]
    • [Apr 16, 2020]: Xiaomi has finally released Android 10 based Kernel Source codes for Redmi Note 9 Pro. [Github Link]

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