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Xiaomi’s MIUI 8 Finally Comes with New Features

Xiaomi’s MIUI 8 Finally Comes with New Features

This post is for the People using Xiaomi phone or planning to buy Xiaomi phones.  MIUI 8 global stable is out and with host of new feature that you would love.


So who will get these updates ?

First Lot:  Mi 5, Mi Max, Redmi 4s, Mi Note, Redmi 2A, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3, Mi 4 China Unicom version, Redmi 1S, Mi 2/2S, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 3G, and the Redmi Note 4G.

Second Lot:  Redmi Pro, Mi 4C, Redmi 3S and 3X, Redmi 2, and Redmi 1S will get the update, hopefully :).


There are lot of improvement in the MIUI 8, and as far as design is concern now it is more animated and bit a play of colours.

MIUI 8 at a glance. DUAL APPS: Use separate accounts in two copies of a supported app. SECOND SPACE: Keep a separate environment on the same phone. QUICK BALL: Reach shortcuts from a floating control. PHOTO TOOLS: Edit, doodle and share your pictures.

Some of the striking feature:

#1 Dual Apps : Yes, you can run same app with two accounts in one phone. For example two have two SIM in your phone, so now with MIUI 8 you can run two Whatsapp for two different number without going into your root access. This is cool.

One app, two accounts. ORIGINAL APP: Sign in with your first account. SECOND COPY: Use a different account with separate app data.

#2 Separate Space : Its like having two smartphone in one, although space remain same but you can have two lock screen, different apps etc.

Two spaces on one phone. FIRST SPACE: Your usual apps, files and accounts. SECOND SPACE: A separate environment with its own apps and accounts.

#3 Multiple Screenshots :Now you can take multiple screenshots buy pressing volume and power button.
#4 Quick Ball :Just like apple have navigation ball for shortcuts, MIUI 8 also have similar function.

Shortcuts within reach. FLOATING CONTROL: A small control stays near the edge of the screen. SHORTCUTS: Tap to reach a set of commonly used actions.

#5 Photos : Bringing radical changes in this section, now you can share and doodle with ease.

There are other improvements also in calculator, ringtones and themes etc.

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