Xiaomi is deliberately upgrading its eligible flagships with Android 12 based MIUI 13. After a handful of devices, the next set to get the new version is Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30S Ultra.
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The latest software for the Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30S Ultra is bundled with the firmware version V13.0.1.0.SJKCNXM and V13.0.1.0.SJDCNXM respectively. For now, the update is rolling out in China, while other regions will also get the package soon.
For changes, Android 12 tossed with MIUI 13 brings along a bundle of features along with a new UI. Moreover, the build optimizes some features for a seamless experience. In addition, Redmi has issued an impressive changelog that you can see below:
Changelog
(MIUI 13)
- Where all things connect
(Highlights)
- New: Privacy camera for face recognition and protective watermarks for images
- New: Introducing comprehensive anti-fraud protection mechanisms
- New: All-new Mi Sans system font with better readability
- New: “Crystallization” super wallpapers
- New: A new widget ecosystem with app support and personalization options
- New: New features for performing tasks seamlessly on multiple connected devices
- New: Mi AI can be fully customized now
- Optimization: Improved overall stability
(Basic improvements)
- Optimization: Responsiveness for all systems and most popular third-party apps
- Optimization: Home screen is now much more fluid and responsive
(System)
- Stable MIUI based on Android 12
(Mi Smart Hub)
- New: Tablets can connect to the portable hotspot in one tap
- New: Phones and tablets have a shared clipboard now. Copy items on one device – and paste on the other.
- New: An option for taking a photo with the phone’s camera is now available
- New: Handoff is now seamless between Xiaomi phones and tablets where the same Mi Account is used
- New: Apps can be seamlessly handed off between phones and tablets
- New: Verification codes that are received on a phone can be now pasted on a tablet
- New: Photos taken with a phone can be instantly viewed on a tablet
- To be able to use handoff functionality with photos, update MIUI+ to 3.5.11 or later
- Handoff functionality will be upgraded in the upcoming versions. Stay tuned for our further updates!
(Privacy protection)
- New: Protective watermarks can be added as a pattern that is displayed over the whole image protecting it from unauthorized use
- New: Introducing comprehensive anti-fraud protection mechanisms that include warnings, official labels, and transaction shields
- New: Incognito mode restricts camera, microphone, and location permissions
- New: Secure input protects all the text you enter
- New: Privacy camera only shows your face and masks the rest of the picture when face recognition is required
- To be able to use all MIUI 13 privacy protection features, update Gallery, Security, Contacts, and Messaging to their latest versions
(System font)
- New: All-new Mi Sans system font with better readability
(Wallpaper)
- New: “Crystallization” super wallpapers
(Widgets)
- New: A new widget ecosystem offers lots of items that can make your Home screen more informative
- New: New gorgeous widgets for system and third-party apps
- New: Lots of customizable widgets, including different clocks, signatures, and stickers
(Mi AI voice assistant)
- New: Mi AI’s avatar, timbre, and controls can be fully customized
- To be able to use this feature, update Mi AI to its latest version
(More features and improvements)
- New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar
- New: Ambient sound recognition in Mi Ditto
- Optimization: Voice controls are better recognized in Accessibility mode now
- Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, Weather, and Themes
- Optimization: Privacy protection, secure web browsing, and better feed
- Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now
- Optimization: Wallet looks much better now
In case the OTA update doesn’t reach out to you automatically in a few days, you can also track it manually. To do so, head to Settings > Software update.
