MIUI 12.5 seems a small increment to MIUI 12, But actually, this brings important changes to the CPU performance, battery effeciency, and gestures. The update carries firmware version V12.5.2.0.RKHCNXM and requires you to download a big chunk of data, 3.8GB to be precise. The MIUI 12.5 brings a revamped system UI which reduced the CPU usage by up to 22% and lowers power consumption by up to 15%. Unlike the MIUI 12, gestures in MIUI 12.5 have their dedicated thread for a much faster response. Another important change is that a vast majority of system apps can now be uninstalled. If you’re a Redmi K40 user in China and have not received the MIUI 12.5 update yet, then manually check it by navigating to Settings » About phone » System update. For those who can’t wait, we have added a download link for the latest package that requires manual installation, which we don’t recommend. Device:
Redmi K40
Firmware version:
V12.5.2.0.RKHCNXM
Download link:
Full ROM Incremental
Changelog: Highlights MIUI 12.5. Yours alone.
System New: Response to gestures is now instant. New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen. New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade. Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable. System animations New: A new animation framework renders movement more realistically. New: New UI design is focused on visualization and making your interaction with the device more lifelike. Haptic feedback New: Haptic feedback brings a new dimension to familiar actions. System sounds New: Nature mix is a new exciting way of creating your own notification sound system. New: Hundreds of system sounds that represent animals from all around the world. New: Stereo system sounds. Super wallpapers New: Mount Siguniang super wallpaper. Privacy protection New: Now you can see what apps access your clipboard and control access. New: Using approximate location adds up points to privacy protection. New: You can now manage sensitive permissions and related app behavior independently. New: The behavior of web pages is also tracked now, which helps you to block unwanted and malicious actions. New: Now it’s up to you who and when can track your online behavior. New: All apps now come with a security statement from GetApps. New: Privacy risk scanner. New: Control which apps access and delete items from your Gallery. New: A comprehensive overview of all sensitive permissions. New: You’ll be notified whenever high-risk permissions are used and will be able to block the corresponding actions. Optimization: An all-new privacy protection page. Notes New: Compose mind maps with complex structures. New: New tools for doodling and sketching. New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically. New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere. New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps. New: Dynamic layouts make bring the typography in Notes to a new level. All-new Notes. Floating windows New: Instant messengers now support floating windows. New: Floating windows can be quickly replaced with fullscreen versions of the apps. New: App flashcards Show key info when apps are displayed as floating windows. *Learn more about new features in “Special features”. Home screen New: “Ripples” animation for downloading apps. New: “Burst” animation for uninstalling apps. New: New design for app folders. New: A vertical layout for Recents. Xiaomi Cloud New: Convert images to PDF. New: Password manager allows you to store passwords in the cloud. New: You can share device location with other people in your family sharing group. New: Location information can be recorded automatically before the device powers off. Mi Carrier Services New: You can manage multiple SIM cards now. IME New: A more convenient way to move a cursor using the scrollbar. New: Function buttons support switching between languages and keyboards. New: You can press and hold the function buttons to access more features. New: Custom themes for keyboards. Themes New: Font weight adjustment options for third party fonts. Optimization: Personalization features for system wallpapers, animations, and sounds. Browser New: Wallpaper customization in the lite mode. Optimization: Redesigned Incognito mode. Optimization: Pages load much faster now.
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