Finally Xiaomi has rolled out the long waited and most anticipated MIUI 8 Global Stable for all supported devices. However, the release process will be undertaken gradually through either OTA Update or Offline flashable package. The first release supports only Redmi 1S, Mi 2 / Mi 2s, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 3G, and Redmi Note 4G. However, other Xiaomi devices will get this update soon one by one including Redmi 2, Redmi 3, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3, Mi 4, Mi 4s, Mi 5, and so on. This Global build features similar awesomeness of what its Global Developer Build has. The intuitive sleek user interface as well as more life-saver features. Quick ball, Dual / Cloned Apps, Second Space, and Scrolling Screenshot are just few of its cool features.
Notable Key Features
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Power saving mode
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Intelligent Chain Start-ups Detection
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Multi-window Management
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Fraud Message Detector
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New Notes App
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Smarter Calculator App
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New Scanner App
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Intelligent Snap and Shop
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Snap and Calculate
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Many Cool Features on Gallery
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Cool Doodles and Stickers
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Inspiring Video Editor
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Wallpaper Carousel
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Redesigned Fonts
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Eve More Eye-catching UI Design
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Smart Cloud Storage Technology
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Scrolling Screen Capture
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Efficient Assistive Touch
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Users-oriented System
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Cloned Apps
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Second space
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and so on – read: All MIUI 8 Features You Should Know.
Supported Devices
Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 3S/Prime, Mi 2/2S, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4i, Mi 5, Mi Note, Mi Max 32GB.
Download
Unlike what we did previously with MIUI 7, we want to do it differently now. We will put all official direct download links of MIUI 8 Global Stable, both Fastboot and Recovery ROM, from all versions for all devices here in one ultimate list. Hence, do not forget to bookmark this page since we are going to update the list progressively. Sometimes we will also make a mirrored copy in our server and will be posted in other posts.
Copy paste the link (http://bigodata.d.miui.com/blablabla) to your browser to download it. Change http://bigodata with http://obigodata if you have difficulties downloading it.
Basically, the way you install MIUI 8 is basically similar with the way you install MIUI 7 either through Recovery (Updater app) or Fastboot mode. However, we have also posted an article containing all-in-one guide to flash MIUI 8 on your Xiaomi phone.
Read : How to install MIUI 8.
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Additional Notes
MIUI 8 running on Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi Note 3G, and Redmi Note 4G does not support Second Space and Dual apps features due to hardware limitations.
Have you installed MIUI 8 Global Stable on your phone? Do not hesitate to share your experience in the comment section below.