Xiaomi launched Redmi Y2 running MIUI 9.5 based on Android Oreo back in June, in the same event company also announced MIUI 10. Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM in mid-June but said that stable roll out will start in September. Today, Redmi Y2 users started reporting that they are receiving a new Stable OTA update on their devices.
The new update comes as MIUI 10.0.1.0.OEFMIFH and is 501 MB in size. This update also brings August security patch along with major changes like Full-screen gestures, Redesigned Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Sliders, Improved multitasking management, natural sound system, and a lot more, for more details on MIUI 10 refer to this post.
You can download the recovery ROM here and flash it using the recovery method. There is also fastboot ROM here and flash it manually.
The Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is the first device to receive MIUI 10 based Global Stable update in India and other devices like Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 5 are also expected to receive the update in coming days. Check out the changelog below,
Designed for full screen experience
All-new full screen gestures will change the way you interact with your device. They can do everything you use buttons for, except they’re faster, smarter, and more convenient.
All-new UI is tailored for full screen devices and lets the content take the front stage.
Natural sound system
You won’t get tired of natural and ever-changing sounds of the new MIUI.
We simplified system sounds and applied smart filters, so you’ll hear something only when you need to.
Ambient sounds of the forest, beach, drizzle, stove fire and summer night will help you to relax and focus on what’s important.
Other improvements and optimizations
AI brings Portrait mode to single camera devices! Blur the background on your portrait shots and look as gorgeous as you feel.
Other system apps (including Clock and Note) got a major revamp too.