Xiaomi is now started spinning out the MIUI 13 update to its mid-range offerings. This time, the Android 12 based customized skin is rolling out for the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. To recall, the device was launched last year with Android 11 out of the box.
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The latest update for the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G is bundled with the firmware version V13.0.3.0.SKPCNXM. For now, the package is available for users in China, while other markets will also get a hit soon.
Concerning changes, Android 12 tossed with MIUI 13 brings along a plethora of changes with tons of improvements and a new UI. In addition, the changelog mentions the addition of the January 2022 security patch as well. The company has issued an impressive changelog that follows 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
- Updated Android Security Patch to January 2022. Increased system security.
- 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
As usual, the update is rolling out in batches. In case you have not received it yet, head over to Settings > System updates to track it manually.
