[Update: Download link for the Redmi 3S MIUI 9.2 zip file is available here. You can download and flash it manually, if you don’t have the update yet. There is also Fastboot ROM if you want to flash it using fastboot method.]
Xiaomi was supposed to roll out MIUI 9.0 to the third batch of devices in December as announced during MIUI 9 Global launch but as per company, the update was delayed for the entire batch of devices due to a critical bug, but now it seems company had a plan to skip MIUI 9.0 update for the third batch of devices to provide MIUI 9.2 directly.
Earlier this week, Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 9.2 to Redmi Note 3, and today company announced that MIUI 9.2 is available to all Redmi Note 3 users. Redmi 3S/Prime, Redmi 4A, Redmi 2/Prime and Mi 4i devices were still running on MIUI 8 Stable ROM but as per users, a couple of hours ago, Xiaomi has started rolling out a new MIUI 9.2 update Redmi 3S/ 3S Prime.
The new update comes as MIUI 9.2.2.0.MALMIEK and is of 376 MB in size, and it is still based on Marshmallow only, this update has April 2017 security patch, which is really old and device remains vulnerable to KRACK WPA2 which Xiaomi fixed in other devices including Redmi Note 3. Note that this is a Nightly build, Xiaomi releases Stable Nightly updates to random users to get feedback and the same update is rolled out to all users as a Stable build if feedback goes well, in case you wish to read more about Nightly ROMs refer to this post.
This update brings Interactive and Fresh UI changes, New Gallery App, Calendar Cards, App Vault, Mi Video App, New Mi Explorer and Mi Drop to Redmi 3S/Prime, but Redmi 3S/Prime users will not be able to enjoy features like New Notification Shade, Split Screen and Quick Switch. Xiaomi might enable Split Screen on devices running Marshmallow including Redmi 3S/ 3S Prime, but as of now, there is no timeline for the same.
Checkout the changelog below
Highlights
- New – Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (06-29)
- New – Virus scans and payment scans were merged into Security scan (06-29)
- New – Better blocklist rules with the possibility of separated rules for every SIM card (07-10)
- New – Switch for turning Battery saver automatically when charged (07-19)
- New – New display formats for update logs in Updater (07-25)
- New – Search for apps in the Dual apps settings (08-03)
- New – Mi Picks gets a new name and a new icon! Meet Apps! (08-21)
- New – Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity (08-30)
- New – All-new Mi Drop (09-26)
- New – Mi Mover, supports data migration restarting. During migrating data to the new phone, device hotspot connection will be restored automatically in case of interruption to complete the data migration. (10-25)
- New – Simplified the UI (10-31)
- New – New App vault features: shortcuts, brief notes, and calendar events. (Supported on Android 5.0 or later). (11-07)
- New – New App vault features: shortcuts, brief notes, calendar events, and cricket. (Supported on Android 5.0 or later). (11-16)
- Optimization – Cleaner removes empty folders better now (07-10)
- Optimization – Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (08-08)
- Optimization – Redesigned home page (08-24)
- Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (08-29)
- Optimization – Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page (09-07)
- Optimization – Hide free and incompatible themes in the list of the purchased items (10-10)
- Optimization – “Add to favorites” icon adjustments (10-24)
System
- Optimization – Increased system decryption speed (06-23)
- Optimization – Increased system decryption speed (06-23)
- Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (07-25)
- Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (08-29)
- Fix – Home screen loaded too slow with Android 7.1 (06-23)
- Fix – Apps changed Wi-Fi connection status without the user’s permission (06-23)
- Fix – Apps stopped working in the background (06-24)
- Fix – WhatsApp force closed in Split screen (08-29)
- Fix – Long pressing soft buttons lead to FC issues (09-19)
- Fix – Fingerprint module damage caused by fingerprint identification error (10-19)
- Fix – KRACK WPA2 security vulnerabilities (10-19)
Phone
- Optimization – Vibration no longer affects the features which reduce ringer volume when the phone is lifted or flipped to silence (10-10)
App Lock
- New – Added the App lock step before unlocking using a new fingerprint for the first time (08-15)
- New – App lock supports hiding messages from selected apps (10-31)
Contacts
- New – Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (06-29)
- Optimization – Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (08-08)
- Fix – The app didn’t respond when multiple contacts were deleted (05-12)
- New – Simplified the UI (10-31)
Messaging
- Fix – OTP messages were grouped with notification SMS (06-16)
- Fix – Time in Messaging didn’t change when the system was switched to 12-hour format (08-29)
- Fix – Messages with one-time passwords disappeared (09-07)
- Fix – Messaging force closed in some cases (09-27)
- Delete – Adjustments for Messaging: service and promo SMS, scheduled SMS, and group messages. (05-17)
Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
- New – New content provider for Wallpaper Carousel – Glance. Enjoy high-quality images, read stories, and slide down to view more. (11-10)
- Optimization – Vibration for notifications during calls (06-16)
- Optimization – Notification shade response (07-04)
- Optimization – Adjusted time for tapping the Lock screen notifications (10-24)
- Fix – Couldn’t view the details of a photo taken by swiping left on the Lock screen (05-12)
- Fix – Lock screen wallpaper wasn’t shown in some cases (05-23)
- Fix – Notification shade issues (06-16)
- Fix – The search bar in the Notification shade wasn’t displayed correctly (06-27)
- Fix – Wallpaper Carousel couldn’t load online resources (a Play Store update was required) (08-22)
Home screen
- New – Animated icons for selected apps in the default theme (09-01)
- Optimization – RAM info isn’t shown in Recents by default. Go to Settings Home screen & Recents to turn it on. (05-09)
- Optimization – Animation for clearing cache (05-09)
- Optimization – Adjusted the button for clearing memory in Recents (05-16)
- Optimization – Swipe response (06-14)
- Optimization – Folders open faster (07-10)
- Optimization – Users can set their main Home screen in the editing mode (08-29)
- Optimization – New animation for launching and closing apps (09-01)
- Optimization – Multiple themes supported on the clock widget (10-19)
- Optimization – Move app icons into a folder easier (10-19)
- Optimization – Adding widgets to an empty spot with a single tap (10-31)
- Fix – Couldn’t close Recents in some cases (05-09)
- Fix – Issues with icon size for Clock, Calendar, and Weather (05-16)
- Fix – Home screen icon wasn’t displayed properly (05-23)
- Fix – Cleaner shortcut didn’t work (05-23)
- Fix – Issues with backups (06-14)
- Fix – Icon wasn’t shown in some cases (06-14)
Themes
- Optimization – Redesigned home page (08-24)
- Optimization – Updated Peach blossom and Asphalt themes (09-14)
- Optimization – Hide free and incompatible themes in the list of the purchased items (10-10)
- Optimization – Themes prompt about connecting to the internet when it’s required (10-12)
- Optimization – “Add to favorites” icon adjustments (10-24)
- Fix – Previews in recent wallpapers rotated (09-20)
Camera
- Fix – Language support issues (09-12)
Gallery
- Fix – Image has been compressed multiple times (10-19)
Music
- Fix – The progress bar and the time overlapped when system fonts we’re set to big (05-12)
Backup
- New – Mi Mover, supports data migration restarting. During migrating data to the new phone, device hotspot connection will be restored automatically in case of interruption to complete the data migration. (10-25)
- Fix – Mi Mover can’t continue to migrate data after the network connection is interrupted and restored (10-25)
- Fix – Mi Mover can’t migrate all apps to the new phone (10-25)
- Optimization – Improved design for Feedback (05-24)
Settings
- New – Search for apps in the Dual apps settings (08-03)
- Optimization – Reduced multiple steps for discovering Bluetooth devices (06-07)
- Optimization – Input method animation appears after when search bar is tapped (06-07)
- Optimization – Introducing Button and gesture shortcuts (09-15)
- Fix – The issue with missed calls after switching spaces. (05-12)
- Fix – Issues with ringtones in dual WhatsApp (05-24)
File Explorer
- Fix – The number of docs in Explorer was shown as 0 (09-27)
Downloads
- New – Downloads keep waiting when the connection is established again in case it was interrupted (09-05)
Recorder
- Fix – Adjustments for Recorder and Second space (06-23)
Calendar
- New – New cards: Horoscope, News, Cricket news, and Cricket matches (05-18)
- New – Holiday cards for Russia (06-28)
- New – Introducing football cards with the info about major international leagues and matches (08-15)
- Fix – Couldn’t sync time on the newly added calendar (05-12)
Notes
- New – Notes can be saved automatically now (05-05)
- Optimization – Image format for sharing (05-05)
- Optimization – View and Edit menus (05-05)
Mi Account
- Optimization – Reduced the number of push notifications when the user is signed out (10-30)
Mi Drop
- Optimization – Received files are sorted by time (11-06)
- Fix – Issues with loading big GIFs (11-06)
- New – All-new Mi Drop (09-26)
- Fix – Transfer status wasn’t displayed correctly when a file participated in multiple transfers (10-12)
- Fix – The app crashed while transferring a large amount of files (10-12)
Cleaner
- Optimization – Cleaner removes empty folders better now (07-10)
Battery Usage
- New – Switch for turning Battery saver automatically when charged (07-19)
Security
- New – Virus scans and payment scans were merged into Security scan (06-29)
- Optimization – Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page (09-07)
Scanner
- Fix – Scanner couldn’t work normally (09-12)
Quick Ball
- New – Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity (08-30)
Other
- New – Mi Picks gets a new name and a new icon! Meet Apps! (08-21)
- New – “Apps” support updates now (10-11)
- Fix – Google widget disappeared because of the Dual apps (06-20)