MIUI 9 Update Arrives Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Saturday, 24 February 2018 at 07:22

Chinese manufacturing giant, Xiaomi, is known for its consistent roll-out of updates to its devices. Many users appreciate this company because most manufacturers usually forget about a smartphone once it hits two years but that's not Xiaomi's style. Xiaomi Redmi 4A which was released in November 2016 is currently receiving the official MIUI 9 update with loads of new features. In recent times, there have been reports that Xiaomi has been lackadaisical when it comes to releasing major updates to its devices. Interestingly, this update for the Redmi 4A comes with official MIUI 9. This update is labeled V9.2.6.0.NCCMIEK and it is about 1.3GB. Below is the complete changelog as posted on MIUI Forum. Hit the source for download links

Highlights

New – Reading mode can turn on and off at sunset and sunrise automatically (05-03)
New – Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (06-29)
New – Virus scans and payment scans were merged into Security scan (06-29)
New – Better blocklist rules with the possibility of separated rules for every SIM card (07-10)
New – Switch for turning Battery saver automatically when charged (07-19)
New – New display formats for update logs in Updater (07-25)
New – Search for apps in the Dual apps settings (08-03)
New – Mi Picks gets a new name and a new icon! Meet Apps! (08-21)
New – Android N 7.1 update (11-21)
New – Reading mode can turn on and off at sunset and sunrise automatically (05-03)
New – Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (06-29)
New – Virus scans and payment scans were merged into Security scan (06-29)
New – Better blocklist rules with the possibility of separated rules for every SIM card (07-10)
New – Switch for turning Battery saver automatically when charged (07-19)
New – New display formats for update logs in Updater (07-25)
New – Search for apps in the Dual apps settings (08-03)
New – Mi Picks gets a new name and a new icon! Meet Apps! (08-21)
New – Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity (08-30)
New – Mi Mover, supports data migration restarting. During migrating data to the new phone, device hotspot connection will be restored automatically in case of interruption to complete the data migration. (10-25)
New – Simplified the UI (10-31)
New – New App vault features: shortcuts, brief notes, and calendar events. (Supported on Android 5.0 or later). (11-07)
New – New App vault features: shortcuts, brief notes, calendar events, and cricket. (Supported on Android 5.0 or later). (11-16)
Optimization – Cleaner removes empty folders better now (07-10)
Optimization – Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (08-08)
Optimization – Redesigned homepage (08-24)
Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (08-29)
Optimization – Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page (09-07)
Optimization – Cleaner removes empty folders better now (07-10)
Optimization – Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (08-08)
Optimization – Redesigned homepage (08-24)
Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (08-29)
Optimization – Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page (09-07)
Optimization – Hide free and incompatible themes in the list of the purchased items (10-10)
Optimization – “Add to favorites” icon adjustments (10-24)

System

New – Android N 7.1 update (11-21)
Optimization – Increased system decryption speed (06-23)
Optimization – Increased system decryption speed (06-23)
Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (07-25)
Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (08-29)
Optimization – Increased system decryption speed (06-23)
Optimization – Increased system decryption speed (06-23)
Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (07-25)
Optimization – Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (08-29)
Fix – Home screen loaded too slow with Android 7.1 (06-23)
Fix – Apps changed Wi-Fi connection status without the user’s permission (06-23)
Fix – Apps stopped working in the background (06-24)
Fix – Developer options couldn’t be opened using Bahasa Indonesia (08-15)
Fix – Music stayed in the Notification shade after exiting the app (08-15)
Fix – Home screen loaded too slow with Android 7.1 (06-23)
Fix – Apps changed Wi-Fi connection status without the user’s permission (06-23)
Fix – Apps stopped working in the background (06-24)
Fix – WhatsApp force closed in Split screen (08-29)
Fix – Long pressing soft buttons lead to FC issues (09-19)
Fix – KRACK WPA2 security vulnerabilities (10-19)

App Lock

New – Added the App lockstep before unlocking using a new fingerprint for the first time (08-15)
New – Added the App lockstep before unlocking using a new fingerprint for the first time (08-15)
New – App lock supports hiding messages from selected apps (10-31)

Phone

Optimization – Vibration no longer affects the features which reduce ringer volume when the phone is lifted or flipped to silence (10-10)
Fix – Issues with VoLTE calls (06-16)

Contacts

New – Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (06-29)
New – Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (06-29)
Optimization – Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (08-08)
Optimization – Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (08-08)
Fix – Contact search didn’t work properly for Russian and Ukranian (08-29)
New – Simplified the UI (10-31)

Messaging

Fix – OTP messages were grouped with notification SMS (06-16)
Fix – Time in Messaging didn’t change when the system was switched to 12-hour format (08-29)
Fix – Messages with one-time passwords disappeared (09-07)
Fix – OTP messages were grouped with notification SMS (06-16)
Fix – Time in Messaging didn’t change when the system was switched to 12-hour format (08-29)
Fix – Messages with one-time passwords disappeared (09-07)
Fix – Messaging force closed in some cases (09-27)
Delete – Adjustments for Messaging: service and promo SMS, scheduled SMS, and group messages. (05-17)
Delete – Adjustments for Messaging: service and promo SMS, scheduled SMS, and group messages. (05-17)

Lock screen, Status Bar, Notification Bar

New – New content provider for Wallpaper Carousel – Glance. Enjoy high-quality images, read stories, and slide down to view more. (11-10)
Optimization – Vibration for notifications during calls (06-16)
Optimization – Notification shade response (07-04)
Optimization – Vibration for notifications during calls (06-16)
Optimization – Adjusted time for tapping the Lock screen notifications (10-24)
Fix – Lock screen wallpaper wasn’t shown in some cases (05-23)
Fix – Notification shade issues (06-16)
Fix – The search bar in the Notification shade wasn’t displayed correctly (06-27)
Fix – Female voice for English (Waiting for Wi-Fi) in the Notification shade (08-15)
Fix – Music player stopped working on the Lock screen after 10-15 minutes (08-15)
Fix – Wallpaper Carousel couldn’t load online resources (a Play Store update was required) (08-22)
Fix – Lock screen wallpaper wasn’t shown in some cases (05-23)
Fix – The search bar in the Notification shade wasn’t displayed correctly (06-27)
Fix – Wallpaper Carousel couldn’t load online resources (a Play Store update was required) (08-22)

Home screen

New – Animated icons for selected apps in the default theme (09-01)
New – Animated icons for selected apps in the default theme (09-01)
Optimization – RAM info isn’t shown in Recents by default. Go to Settings Home screen & Recents to turn it on. (05-09)
Optimization – Animation for clearing cache (05-09)
Optimization – Adjusted the button for clearing memory in Recents (05-16)
Optimization – Swipe response (06-14)
Optimization – Folders open faster (07-10)
Optimization – Users can set their main Home screen in the editing mode (08-29)
Optimization – New animation for launching and closing apps (09-01)
Optimization – RAM info isn’t shown in Recents by default. Go to Settings Home screen & Recents to turn it on. (05-09)
Optimization – Animation for clearing cache (05-09)
Optimization – Adjusted the button for clearing memory in Recents (05-16)
Optimization – Folders open faster (07-10)
Optimization – Users can set their main Home screen in the editing mode (08-29)
Optimization – New animation for launching and closing apps (09-01)
Optimization – Multiple themes supported on the clock widget (10-19)
Optimization – Move app icons into a folder easier (10-19)
Optimization – Adding widgets to an empty spot with a single tap (10-31)
Fix – Couldn’t close Recents in some cases (05-09)
Fix – Home screen icon wasn’t displayed properly (05-23)
Fix – Cleaner shortcut didn’t work (05-23)
Fix – Issues with icon size for Clock, Calendar, and Weather (05-16)
Fix – Home screen icon wasn’t displayed properly (05-23)
Fix – Cleaner shortcut didn’t work (05-23)

Themes

Optimization – Redesigned home page (08-24)
Optimization – Updated Peach blossom and Asphalt themes (09-14)
Optimization – Redesigned home page (08-24)
Optimization – Updated Peach blossom and Asphalt themes (09-14)
Optimization – Hide free and incompatible themes in the list of the purchased items (10-10)
Optimization – Themes prompt about connecting to the internet when it’s required (10-12)
Optimization – “Add to favorites” icon adjustments (10-24)
Fix – Previews in recent wallpapers rotated (09-20)

Camera

Fix – Language support issues (09-12)

Gallery

Fix – Image has been compressed multiple times (10-19)

Backup

New – Mi Mover, supports data migration restarting. During migrating data to the new phone, device hotspot connection will be restored automatically in case of interruption to complete the data migration. (10-25)
Fix – Mi Mover can’t continue to migrate data after the network connection is interrupted and restored (10-25)
Fix – Mi Mover can’t migrate all apps to the new phone (10-25)
Optimization – Improved design for Feedback (05-24)
Optimization – Improved design for Feedback (05-24)

Settings

New – Reading mode can turn on and off at sunset and sunrise automatically (05-03)
New – Search for apps in the Dual apps settings (08-03)
New – Reading mode can turn on and off at sunset and sunrise automatically (05-03)
New – Search for apps in the Dual apps settings (08-03)
Optimization – Reduced multiple steps for discovering Bluetooth devices (06-07)
Optimization – Input method animation appears after when search bar is tapped (06-07)
Optimization – Introducing Button and gesture shortcuts (09-15)
Optimization – Reduced multiple steps for discovering Bluetooth devices (06-07)
Optimization – Input method animation appears after when search bar is tapped (06-07)
Optimization – Introducing Button and gesture shortcuts (09-15)
Fix – TalkBack issues (06-07)
Fix – Android security patch level was shown with the wrong date (09-07)
Fix – Android security patch level was shown with the wrong date (09-07)
Optimization – Launching speed (07-01)

File Explorer

Fix – The number of docs in Explorer was shown as 0 (09-27)

Downloads

New – Downloads keep waiting when the connection is established again in case it was interrupted (09-05)
New – Downloads keep waiting when the connection is established again in case it was interrupted (09-05)

Recorder

Fix – Adjustments for Recorder and Second space (06-23)
Fix – Adjustments for Recorder and Second space (06-23)

Calendar

New – Introducing football cards with the info about major international leagues and matches (08-15)
New – Holiday cards for Russia (06-28)
New – Introducing football cards with the info about major international leagues and matches (08-15)

Blocklist

New – Better blocklist rules with the possibility of separated rules for every SIM card (07-14)

Notes

New – Notes can be saved automatically now (05-05)
New – Notes can be saved automatically now (05-05)
Optimization – Image format for sharing (05-05)
Optimization – View and Edit menus (05-05)
Optimization – Image format for sharing (05-05)
Optimization – View and Edit menus (05-05)

Mi Account

Optimization – Reduced the number of push notifications when the user is signed out (10-30)

Mi Drop

Fix – Transfer status wasn’t displayed correctly when a file participated in multiple transfers (10-12)
Fix – The app crashed while transferring a large amount of files (10-12)

Mi Drop

Optimization – Received files are sorted by time (11-06)
Fix – Issues with loading big GIFs (11-06)

Cleaner

Optimization – Cleaner removes empty folders better now (07-10)
Optimization – Cleaner removes empty folders better now (07-10)

Battery Usage

New – Switch for turning Battery saver automatically when charged (07-19)
New – Switch for turning Battery saver automatically when charged (07-19)

Security

New – Virus scans and payment scans were merged into Security scan (06-29)
New – Virus scans and payment scans were merged into Security scan (06-29)
Optimization – Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page (09-07)
Optimization – Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page (09-07)

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