In September 2021, Xiaomi introduced a new device in the home country— Xiaomi Civi. The smartphone has a 6.55-inch OLED, 1B colors display paired with up to 256GB of storage and 12GB RAM. Beneath the screen, the phone runs Snapdragon 778G 5G processor and Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 pre-installed. It has a 64MP triple rear camera and a single 32MP sensor for selfies.
Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated frequently with the Xiaomi Civic smartphone updates.
Changelog:
(MIUI 14)
Ready. Steady. Live.
(Highlights)
Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
More than 30 scenes now support end-to-end privacy with no data stored in the cloud and all actions performed locally on the device.
Family services allow sharing all the essential things with the people you care about most.
Improved system architecture comprehensively boosts the performance of both pre-installed and third-party apps while saving power.
(System)
Updated Android Security Patch to January 2023. Increased system security.
Stable MIUI based on Android 13
Your device will be upgraded to the new version of Android. Don’t forget to back up all important items before upgrading. The update process might take longer than usual. Expect overheating and other performance issues after you update – it might take some time for your device to adapt to the new version. Remember that some third-party apps aren’t yet compatible with Android 13 and you might not be able to use them normally. Thanks for your continued support.
(Basic experience)
Improved system architecture comprehensively boosts the performance of both pre-installed and third-party apps while saving power.
(Personalization)
Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
Super icons will give your Home screen a new look. (Update Home screen and Themes to the latest version to be able to use Super icons.)
New widget formats allow more combinations, making your experience even more convenient.
Home screen folders will highlight the apps you need most making them just one tap away from you.
Want a plant or pet to always wait for you on your Home screen? MIUI has lots of them to offer now!
(Privacy protection)
More than 30 scenes now support end-to-end privacy with no data stored in the cloud and all actions performed locally on the device.
You can press and hold the text on a Gallery image to instantly recognize it now. 8 languages are supported.
(More features and improvements)
Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
Your device can work with much more types of wireless card readers. You can open supported cars or swipe student IDs with your phone now.
Whenever you sign out of your account, you can choose to keep all your cards on the device without having to add them again next time.
You can boost connection speed using mobile data when the Wi-Fi signal is too weak.
As usual, the updates are spinning out in batches which means they will roll out to certain users initially. After the successful verification, everyone will receive the package within a week. You can also check the update status manually by navigating to Settings > Software updates > Check for updates. Also, keep your phone connected to Wi-Fi to avoid any carrier data charges.