Xiaomi 12 gets stable Android 13-based MIUI 14 update: here’s what’s new
Xiaomi 12 has started receiving an update to Android 13-based MIUI 14, according to a report. The company’s latest update to its software interface, MIUI 14, was unveiled last month during a virtual event where the company also launched the flagship Xiaomi 13 series. At the time, the Chinese tech giant had announced a roadmap for the rollout of MIUI 14 to eligible devices. However, the timeline was limited to China-specific Xiaomi smartphones and there was no word from the company about a global rollout. The update rolling out to Xiaomi 12 phones in global markets reportedly also includes the latest monthly security updates.
According to a report According to The Update Box, the Xiaomi 12 has started receiving a stable update to MIUI 14. The update with version number MIUI 14.0. 2.0 (TLCMIXM) and the latest January 2023 Android security patches is reportedly only available for the standard Xiaomi 12 and not the Pro model.
According to the official changelog, the update will bring improvements to the search feature in the Settings menu. The option is said to be more advanced with added features such as search history and categories in results. The report mentions that the stable MIUI 14 update is currently rolling out for members of the Mi Pilot beta testing program, while OTA updates for regular Xiaomi 12 users are expected to roll out in the coming days.
MIUI 14 was announced by Xiaomi last month. The company says that it wanted to make the system as light as possible. Xiaomi claims that MIUI 14 is smoother than its predecessor, performing 60 percent smoother than MIUI 13. It also claims to reduce the power consumption of third-party apps by 22 percent.
The Android 13-based operating system update for eligible Xiaomi smartphones comes with an improved real-time bilingual subtitle feature. The company says that the notification system of MIUI 14 has been optimized to reduce clutter and excessive memory usage. MIUI 14 is programmed to save the computer data of more than 30 scenarios for enhanced privacy, the company says.
