IST 01:24 pm: Some Redmi Note 9S users have reported about a bug that prevents them from being heard on the other end while making or receiving normal phone calls. It shouldn’t take long for the Global 9S, given the fact that Indian variant already received it. It installs the latest Android patch released in October 2020 to improve the system security. IST 12:52 pm: New developments indicate that the earpiece issue affecting Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S users has not been fixed with the MIUI 12 update as we had previously expected. Once the company is done pushing the update for devices in its home country, Global units and units sold in other regions begin to receive the update. Original story (published on November 20, 2020) follows: Xiaomi has already provided the Android 11 update to the likes of Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro (aka Poco F2 Pro globally). The Redmi Note 9 Pro Widevine certification, which was degraded after an update, has been an issue for long. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is getting a new software update for Global variants. This is also evident with the rollout of the MIUI 12 skin for eligible devices from its portfolio. In the meantime, you can check out our Xiaomi Android 11 update tracker to get the latest updates on the topic. Also a photographer when in the mood. It seems users with the European variants of the device will have to wait a bit more since Xiaomi has released a new MIUI 11-based security update for it. In case you don’t want to wait for the OTA package, you can manually download it via the link below: IST 12:47 pm: New developments suggest that Xiaomi is planning to release the MIUI 12 update for the remaining MIUI 12-eligible devices by October-end. Xiaomi might now be focusing on the development of the Android 11 update program for the Redmi Note 9 series. Another Note 9 series device specifically meant for the Indian market is the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and it is not sold anywhere else. IST 04:08 pm: A Mi forum moderator has claimed that the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9S should be arriving shortly since the device has picked up the beta stable update in India where it is sold as the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode, [System] [Update: Nov. 18] LG Velvet UI update tracker: Devices that have received it so far, OnePlus 8T touch lag issues in some areas of the screen (bottom edges) trouble users. But it’s now coming to light that the problem may get addressed with the MIUI 12 update. November 18, 2020 Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s/ Pro is running on Android 11 internal beta and today the company is rolling out the Android 11 stable update for Redmi Note 9s/ Pro users in India. IST 04:44 pm: According to a recent announcement on the Mi Community Telegram group, the stable MIUI 12 update with software version 12.0.1.0.QJWINXM has been released to all Redmi Note 9 Pro users in India. IST 04:25 pm: New developments suggest that the wider rollout of the stable MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro should kick-off soon. Thus it seems Xiaomi has been focused on developing its MIUI 12 skin for phones that have Chinese variants while the phones that do not have a China variant are left behind. IST: 04:50 pm: Earlier today, we came across a tweet from Xiaomi’s General Manager in Indonesia, Alvin Tse, who had confirmed that Redmi Note 9 Pro users will be receiving MIUI 12 update in September. IST 10:31 am: Redmi Note 9 Pro users with devices on the EU ROM can’t access the App Vault in MIUI 12. Further, the mod says that it would be better to wait for the update rather than getting bug-riddled software. This new update brings the August 2020 security patch and bears software version number 11.0.11.0.QJWMIXM. While the wait is still on for the Redmi Note 9S MIUI 12 update, a Mi Community moderator is suggesting users to go for the Redmi Note 9 Pro MIUI 12 India ROM. Download MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 9S You can download the official MIUI 12 ROM to your phone by manually checking for a new update by going to Settings> About phone> System updates. IST 11:46 am: According to Xiaomi’s General Manager in Indonesia, the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro will begin rolling out by mid-October. IST 06:02 pm: Xiaomi has now shared official stable MIUI 12 Fastboot and Recovery ROMs for the global Redmi Note 9S. See more details here. Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro aka Redmi Note 9S globally. It carries the software version 12.0.1.0.QJZMIXM and the OTA package weighs 683 MB. See the full story here. We expect other European units to get the update as well soon. [Phone] (Source). The problem is a known one and is expected to be fixed in the next update, which may likely be MIUI 12. A mod has confirmed that the issue is being worked on and it could be fixed with an update in the future, possibly the MIUI 12 update. Head here for more details. Redmi Note 9S S stands for Special Edition for Mi Fans. See all the details here. More details here. As usual, we will continue tracking the situation and will post an update once new information on the MIUI 12 update for either of the two devices surfaces. On the other hand, you can download the stable ROM now and install it on the phone from the following link. It will available in more regions soon. However, no timeline was provided and hence, we are not aware of a specific date as to when the device will be receiving this update. IST 04:50 pm: According to a recent comment from a Mi community mod, the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S is still in testing which is why it isn’t available on a wider scale yet. An artist who likes to sing and play the guitar. IST 01:50 pm: Redmi Note 9S users are now facing an issue wherein the MIUI Gallery app is creating junk files on the SD card. This new update brings the August 2020 security patch and bears software version number 11.0.11.0.QJWMIXM. However, the mod did not share an ETA. IST 07:13 pm: Redmi Note 9S users who aren’t willing to wait for the MIUI 12 update to roll out for their devices can get Xiaomi’s latest skin installed on the device using this method. IST 03:16 pm: New developments suggest that the stable MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro will start rolling out in October. It is available as version 12.0.1.0.QJZRUXM. Read more here. See more details here. Full story here. This ties in with the comment made by the company’s GM in Indonesia. More details here. Furthermore, a Mi Community moderator (1, 2) has also confirmed that Xiaomi’s latest skin isn’t available on either of the two devices yet. Thus, it seems Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9S users will have to continue waiting until further notice from Xiaomi. (Source). A future update is expected to resolve issue thus it’s possible that the fix may arrive alongside MIUI 12. When I am not writing about tech, I'm on the couch playing games with my squad. To know more, head here. However, it is yet to push the stable MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9S and the Redmi Note 9 Pro, both of which are newer models. More details here. Xiaomi has now released a new update for the Redmi Note 9S/Note 9 Pro. In contrast, the Redmi Note 9 which is sold as the Redmi 10X 4G in China received the MIUI 12 update a while back. If you aren’t willing to wait for the OTA update to arrive on your device, you can manually download the recovery package via the link below: IST 04:15 pm: Xiaomi is yet to release the stable MIUI 12 update for the global variants of the Redmi Note 9S. Complete coverage here. IST 11:00 am: Inline with what Alvin promised a few days back, the Redmi Note 9 Pro MIUI 12 update has started rolling out in Europe. Original story (published on August 20, 2020) follows: The Redmi Note 9S and the Redmi Note 9 Pro released a few months ago and both devices came with Android 10 alongside MIUI 11 pre-installed. Xiaomi has now released a new update for the Redmi Note 9S/Note 9 Pro. IST 05:06 pm: Xiaomi has officially announced the release of MIUI 12 for the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India. IST 12:30 pm: For those of you waiting, in a recent response to a user at the Mi community, here’s what a forum’s moderator said in regard to MIUI 12 release on the Redmi Note 9 Pro devices: Many 2nd batch devices got MIUI 12 global update(for which internal testing was over), Rest of the devices will also get it soon. Standard Redmi Note 9 aka Redmi 10X 4G in China. IST 11:24 am: Redmi Note 9S users can finally rejoice since Xiaomi has begun rolling out the MIUI 12 update for the device in Turkey as version 12.0.1.0.QJWTRXM. November 18, 2020 Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s/ Pro is running on Android 11 internal beta and today the company is rolling out the Android 11 stable update for Redmi Note 9s/ Pro users in India. Want to know more about us? Fix: UI elements for accepting calls weren’t displayed in some cases, [Status bar, Notification shade] Xiaomi recently released MIUI 12 for the global Redmi Note 9 Pro variant while the global Redmi Note 9S got the same back in October. See more details here. More details here. The wait was now on for the Android 11 update and it was expected to arrive for the Redmi Note 9S, which is known as the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India, in early 2021. We have a dedicated coverage for this which you can access by heading here.