MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM v12.0.3.0.QDTMIXM for Mi 8 Lite with Android 10 Released : Download now! - Mi 8/SE/EE/Lite/Pro - Xiaomi Community

Dear Mi 8 Lite users,
Great news!!
MIUI 12 is here! The all new MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM v12.0.3.0.QDTMIXM for Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite [platina] based on Android 10 is now available for download. Kindly check your Updater app for new updates or visit the download page (link below). Please leave your feedback after updating - it's very valuable for us.

For Flashing guide, read here:
1. Quick Guide To System Update
2. Detailed Guide to Unlock Bootloader and Flash MIUI Stable/Beta ROM!

⚠️ Important Notice :

MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR DATA before updating.
If you are switching from Developer/Beta ROMs, a clean flash is required and this will wipe all your data. This is recommended to prevent from causing any serious damage to your device.

WHAT'S NEW

Highlights

MIUI 12. Yours alone.

System animations

New: All-new physically based animation engine with advanced architecture will refresh your device's look.
New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.
Optimization: Animations in selected scenes

System visuals

Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages.
Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.

Floating windows

New: Pull down a notification sent by a messenger app to turn it into a floating window.
New: Floating windows keep apps running in the foreground even when you pause to do other things.
New: You can minimize a floating window using a full screen gesture.
Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split screen and floating windows.

Control center

New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center
New: When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center
Optimization: Control center is now closed by incoming calls
Optimization: Press and hold redirection options
Fix: Control center wasn't always displayed correctly in landscape mode

Dark mode

New: Dark mode support is also provided for third party apps now.
New: Contrast is lowered automatically in low light conditions to protect your eyes.
New: Wallpapers can be displayed in darker palette when your device switches to Dark mode.
Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode

System

Optimization: Full screen gestures are now ignored on the Lock screen alarm page
Fix: Home screen went black and started flashing after unlocking in some cases

Status bar, Notification shade

New: Screen lights up with an animation now
New: Status bar color gradient animation
Fix: Status bar wasn't displayed correctly with color inversion

Home screen

New: App drawer allows you to keep your Home screen neat and categorizes apps so you can find them faster.

Weather

New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.

Settings

New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.

Notes

New: You can create folders with notes now.
New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.

Security

New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.

DOWNLOAD LINKS

(Click on the ROM to download)

⚠️ Caution : This is for Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite [platina] Global variant only. Please be advised to flash the correct ROM variant for your device to avoid any brick and/or other incoveniences.

Recovery ROM (Size : 1.9 GB)

Fastboot ROM (Size : 2.4 GB)

FIRMWARE INFO :

Device name : Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite [platina]
Region : Global
Software version : MIUI v12.0.3.0.QDTMIXM
Android OS : 10
Security patch level : August 2020

FLASHING GUIDE

MAKE A BACKUP! It is essential if you are switching ROMs from Developer/Beta versions. A full wipe is recommended in that case so as to prevent any inconsistencies with the new rom such as FC, no network, UI keeps stopping, etc.
For OTA and manual updates, read : Quick Guide To System Update
Check the flashing tutorials here : Detailed Guide to Unlock Bootloader and Flash MIUI Stable/Beta ROM!
For queries relating to unlocking bootloader, read : Mi Devices Bootloader Unlocking FAQ: Announcement, Troubleshoot, and Tips
Making local backups : How to make Local Backup, and how restore it after flashing or factory reset!!
Bug Reports : Reporting Issues Through Feedback App

If you face any issues with the new update, feel free to report them through here or the Feedback app. Kindly add logs and screenshots and/or videos (if applicable) for bug reports.

Enjoy the new update!