MIUI 8.2 Update: Best Hidden Features And Enhancements In The Update For Redmi And Mi Devices

MIUI is one of the best custom skins based on Android from Xiaomi. MIUI 8 was launched several months back for compatible smartphones from Xiaomi and the company has recently announced a significant upgrade called MIUI 8.2.

MIUI 8.2 has brought improvements and significant changes in various areas of the MIUI launcher. Though no major features are delivered through the update, there are some nifty features that have brought changes to the user experience. The new update is available for Mi Max / Mi Max Prime / Mi 3 / Mi 4 / Mi Note / Redmi 1S / Redmi Note 4G / Redmi 2 Prime / Redmi 3/Prime / Redmi Note Prime.

The MIUI 8.2 brings new layout for toggle buttons in the notification area, new system sounds & ringtones, swipe to delete lock screen notifications and UI adjustments for toggle buttons, Android Authority reported. A new virus scan functionality has been added that will scan for the apps not installed from Google Play.

Xiaomi has fixed several bugs in the MIUI 8.2 update. The issues with opacity by using third party themes have been fixed and the notification area issues during incoming call notifications have also been fixed. The company has also fixed landscape mode issues with the third party themes, GSMArena.

In the new MIUI 8.2 update, Xiaomi has done minor adjustments for animations in the Launcher. Xiaomi has also fixed an issue in which the Wi-Fi page froze the device when it was opened for the first time. A much-awaited feature - swipe to delete lock screen notifications has been added by the company.

The new MIUI 8.2 update can be downloaded via going to the "updater app." Users can also flash the new ROM on their smartphones via Fastboot method. Though it is not a major update, it is rolling out to many Xiaomi devices but fans are eagerly waiting for the Android Nougat update. The full instructions to install the ROM manually are given on the MIUI website.