XM Firmware Updater by yshalsager

[MIUI9 Lightning fast]
Deep-level system optimizations
New icons
Added improved image search
Simpler Home screen editing
Smart notifications filter
Shortcuts for frequently used features on the left side of the Lock screen
Improved readability for the start page of Messaging
Revamped and simplified 50+ features
Introducing MIUI Labs
Image search is turned on in MIUI Labs
(Turn the filter for notifications on and off in the Settings.)
[Highlights]
New - Separate App locks for Dual apps(02-08)
New - Option for hiding the content of notifications on Lock screen(03-16)
New - Manage autostart for multiple system apps(03-28)
New - Switches for common settings in search results(04-06)
Optimization - Use search to select your time zone(04-06)
[System]
New - A smarter and more efficient CPU allocation strategy(04-05)
[App Lock]
New - Separate App locks for Dual apps(02-08)
New - Option for hiding the content of notifications on Lock screen(03-16)
[Phone]
Optimization - Optimized ringtone volume for the cases when the earphones are connected(11-15)
[Contacts]
Optimization - Recorded calls are tagged in the call history(02-22)
[Messaging]
New - Added "Copy" buttons for message items in the Notification shade(10-11)
New - Card design for verification messages(10-24)
New - A button for paying credit cards in Alipay or WeChat for Messaging(11-01)
New - Messages sent in the background are attributed to the apps that send them(11-08)
New - Verification SMS are shown on the Lock screen only after the Lock screen password is entered(02-22)
Optimization - Extended time for floating notifications about verification messages(10-09)
Optimization - Notification sound algorithm for conversation view in Messaging(11-08)
Optimization - Faster swipe for service numbers(11-08)
Optimization - Verification codes are highlighted among unread notifications(11-22)
Optimization - Delivery company names are displayed on the cards(11-22)
[Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar]
New - Swipe to delete Lock screen notifications(11-18)
New - Fingerprint can be used as the Privacy protection password(11-21)
New - UI adjustments for toggles(12-15)
New - Battery saver toggle can be added to the Notification shade(12-15)
Optimization - Unnecessary animations in Notification shade and global search(11-11)
Optimization - Lock screen PIN layout(11-15)
Optimization - UI adjustments for screen lock, password, and fingerprints(11-21)
Optimization - Changed icons for USB charging and switching keyboards(12-01)
Optimization - Floating notifications won't appear in DND mode(12-13)
Optimization - Restricting app's notifications without restricting toasts(01-17)
Optimization - Option for never requiring the Lock screen password(03-21)
Optimization - Adjusted time for tapping the Lock screen notifications(10-24)
Fix - Notification shade issues during incoming call floating notifications(10-25)
Fix - Wi-Fi page made the device freeze when it was opened for the first time(11-07)
Fix - Mi SIM label stayed in the status bar after the feature had been turned off(11-14)
Fix - Notification shade issues(11-15)
Fix - Issues with opacity after using third party themes(11-15)
Fix - The first notification couldn't be removed by a swipe(11-29)
Fix - Landscape mode issues with third party themes(12-06)
Fix - Date error in Notification shade(01-17)
Fix - Bluetooth earphones battery status error(01-17)
Fix - Mi Band 2 couldn't unlock a phone after a reboot(02-28)
Fix - Notification shade didn't appear after swiping down in some cases(03-07)
Fix - Screen didn't light up whenever a message with a verification code was received(03-07)
Fix - Lock screen notifications were blank in some cases(03-17)
Fix - Low battery prompt didn't disappear from the Lock screen after the device was charged(03-17)
Fix - Couldn't connect to the personal hotspot if it was turned on in the Notification shade(03-17)
Fix - The search bar in the Notification shade wasn't displayed correctly(06-27)
[Home screen]
New - Introducing Smart assistant(11-10)
New - Home screen settings added to the Settings(11-22)
New - Animated icons for selected apps in the default theme(09-01)
Optimization - Swipe up to remove a task in Recents(01-18)
Optimization - Third party app icons(03-17)
Optimization - Open the Weather app using the weather clock widget(03-21)
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 - Adding widgets to an empty spot with a single tap(10-31)
Fix - Part of UI for deleting apps wasn't visible on light backgrounds(10-11)
Fix - Minor adjustments for animations in the Launcher(11-14)
Fix - Errors in the landscape mode of Recents(01-17)
Fix - Cleaner couldn't fix background activity for Dual apps in some cases(02-28)
Fix - Issues with the positions of icons after restoring Home screen layout from Mi Cloud(03-07)
[Themes]
New - Slide to browse wallpapers(02-22)
Optimization - Network connection prompt for the situations when mobile data is used(02-22)
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 - "Add to favorites" icon adjustments(10-24)
[Gallery]
New - Recently deleted photos in Albums(11-15)
New - "People who look alike" in Gallery(11-29)
New - Black and white colors for doodles(12-05)
New - Quick search for QQ, WeChat, and Weibo photos in Albums(01-17)
New - Text editing module in the photo editor(02-14)
New - Renaming albums(02-27)
New - Custom groups for albums with people(02-27)
New - Pausing ongoing backups(02-27)
Fix - The date wasn't displayed correctly when videos were transferred to a computer(11-15)
[Music]
New - All-new albums(11-22)
New - Improved music search(01-11)
New - All new Mi Music(02-23)
New - Redesigned the Music app(02-22)
Optimization - Shuffle algorithms(11-01)
Optimization - Layout adjustments(11-29)
[Weather]
New - 15-days AQI forecast in daily forecast detail page(01-04)
Optimization - Algorithms for pushing and deleting alerts(11-07)
Optimization - Redesigned content layouts(11-22)
Optimization - Home page animation adjustments(12-06)
Optimization - UI improvements for selecting cities(12-06)
Optimization - Display effect of wind speed approaching 0(01-04)
Optimization - Brand new City Management Interface with weather information. Optimize experience when switching multi cities(04-13)
Optimization - Performance issues occurred when multiple cities were selected(04-13)
Fix - DNS issues, increased update rate(11-07)
Fix - Weather info wasn't updated on time (11-07)
Fix - Status bar and Home screen couldn't monitor updates(11-22)
Fix - High battery consumption on standby in Airplane mode(11-22)
Fix - FC issues in some cases(11-22)
Fix - When update data after sunset, weather background picture didn't change(12-13)
Fix - Error message didn't disappear when weather data appeared(01-17)
Fix - Font issues with temperature when weather data appeared(01-17)
Fix - Pictures turn blur in detail pages(01-17)
[Settings]
New - Switches for common settings in search results(04-06)
Optimization - Set start and end time for Read mode even when it's off(10-10)
Optimization - Alerts for factory data reset to avoid unintentional data loss(11-18)
Optimization - Use search to select your time zone(04-06)
[]
New - Added MIUI Forum to Feedback(11-15)
Optimization - Launching speed(07-01)
[Market]
Optimization - Music apps won't update while the music is playing(11-01)
Optimization - Animations in app details(11-01)
Optimization - Apps sorted by frequency before they are deleted(11-29)
Optimization - Issues with automatic updates while connected to a personal hotspot(02-28)
Fix - Automatic updates were interrupted when App Store was stopped(12-08)
[Calendar]
New - Custom notifications for road space rationing (Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu)(01-04)
New - Countdowns for exams, repayments, vacations, etc.(02-22)
New - Anniversary reminders for important events(02-22)
New - Reminders for complex schedules (work shifts, weekly courses, etc.)(02-27)
Optimization - Bigger fonts in month view(10-11)
Optimization - Holidays are marked in a more obvious way in the month view(10-11)
[Data Usage]
New - Custom mobile data plan settings for Mi Mobile(10-31)
[Notes]
New - Sort notes by the last edit or according to the date the notes were created(10-21)
Optimization - A switch in the settings for showing only quick notes(10-11)
[Clock / Calculator]
New - The alarm is saved automatically after Home button is tapped(11-08)
New - Turn off alarm notifications in the Clock settings(11-08)
New - Calculating discounts(02-23)
Optimization - Angle calculations in scientific calculator(10-25)
Optimization - Replaced service provider for exchange rates(01-03)
[Mi Account]
Optimization - Reduced the number of push notifications when the user is signed out(10-30)
[Virus Scan]
New - Antivirus scans for the apps installed from third party markets(11-02)
[Security]
New - Added automated tasks in Security(10-11)
New - Background payment security scans with improved efficiency(10-24)
New - New design for antivirus, Exceptions option(10-26)
New - Manage autostart for multiple system apps(03-28)
[MI Wallet]
Optimization - Unified design for transactions(02-28)
Fix - UI issues during withdrawals(03-01)
[MIFI]
New - All new Mi Financial(02-24)
New - Redesigned Settings(02-24)
New - Redesigned the Check-in page(02-24)
New - Search for loans and other financial products in the app(02-24)
Optimization - New algorithms for cached images(02-24)
Optimization - Check-in page animations(02-24)
Optimization - New animations for refreshing(02-24)
Fix - Issues with sharing to Weibo(02-24)
[Quick Ball]
New - One-handed mode for Quick ball(11-16)
New - Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity(08-30)

[MIUI9 Lightning fast]
Deep-level system optimizations
New icons
Added improved image search
Simpler Home screen editing
Smart notifications filter
Shortcuts for frequently used features on the left side of the Lock screen
Improved readability for the start page of Messaging
Revamped and simplified 50+ features
Introducing MIUI Labs
Image search is turned on in MIUI Labs
(Turn the filter for notifications on and off in the Settings.)
[Highlights]
New - Separate App locks for Dual apps(02-08)
New - Option for hiding the content of notifications on Lock screen(03-16)
New - Manage autostart for multiple system apps(03-28)
New - Switches for common settings in search results(04-06)
Optimization - Use search to select your time zone(04-06)
[System]
New - A smarter and more efficient CPU allocation strategy(04-05)
[App Lock]
New - Separate App locks for Dual apps(02-08)
New - Option for hiding the content of notifications on Lock screen(03-16)
[Phone]
Optimization - Optimized ringtone volume for the cases when the earphones are connected(11-15)
[Contacts]
Optimization - Recorded calls are tagged in the call history(02-22)
[Messaging]
New - Added "Copy" buttons for message items in the Notification shade(10-11)
New - Card design for verification messages(10-24)
New - A button for paying credit cards in Alipay or WeChat for Messaging(11-01)
New - Messages sent in the background are attributed to the apps that send them(11-08)
New - Verification SMS are shown on the Lock screen only after the Lock screen password is entered(02-22)
Optimization - Extended time for floating notifications about verification messages(10-09)
Optimization - Notification sound algorithm for conversation view in Messaging(11-08)
Optimization - Faster swipe for service numbers(11-08)
Optimization - Verification codes are highlighted among unread notifications(11-22)
Optimization - Delivery company names are displayed on the cards(11-22)
[Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar]
New - Swipe to delete Lock screen notifications(11-18)
New - Fingerprint can be used as the Privacy protection password(11-21)
New - UI adjustments for toggles(12-15)
New - Battery saver toggle can be added to the Notification shade(12-15)
Optimization - Unnecessary animations in Notification shade and global search(11-11)
Optimization - Lock screen PIN layout(11-15)
Optimization - UI adjustments for screen lock, password, and fingerprints(11-21)
Optimization - Changed icons for USB charging and switching keyboards(12-01)
Optimization - Floating notifications won't appear in DND mode(12-13)
Optimization - Restricting app's notifications without restricting toasts(01-17)
Optimization - Option for never requiring the Lock screen password(03-21)
Optimization - Adjusted time for tapping the Lock screen notifications(10-24)
Fix - Notification shade issues during incoming call floating notifications(10-25)
Fix - Wi-Fi page made the device freeze when it was opened for the first time(11-07)
Fix - Mi SIM label stayed in the status bar after the feature had been turned off(11-14)
Fix - Notification shade issues(11-15)
Fix - Issues with opacity after using third party themes(11-15)
Fix - The first notification couldn't be removed by a swipe(11-29)
Fix - Landscape mode issues with third party themes(12-06)
Fix - Date error in Notification shade(01-17)
Fix - Bluetooth earphones battery status error(01-17)
Fix - Mi Band 2 couldn't unlock a phone after a reboot(02-28)
Fix - Notification shade didn't appear after swiping down in some cases(03-07)
Fix - Screen didn't light up whenever a message with a verification code was received(03-07)
Fix - Lock screen notifications were blank in some cases(03-17)
Fix - Low battery prompt didn't disappear from the Lock screen after the device was charged(03-17)
Fix - Couldn't connect to the personal hotspot if it was turned on in the Notification shade(03-17)
Fix - The search bar in the Notification shade wasn't displayed correctly(06-27)
[Home screen]
New - Introducing Smart assistant(11-10)
New - Home screen settings added to the Settings(11-22)
New - Animated icons for selected apps in the default theme(09-01)
Optimization - Swipe up to remove a task in Recents(01-18)
Optimization - Third party app icons(03-17)
Optimization - Open the Weather app using the weather clock widget(03-21)
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 - Adding widgets to an empty spot with a single tap(10-31)
Fix - Part of UI for deleting apps wasn't visible on light backgrounds(10-11)
Fix - Minor adjustments for animations in the Launcher(11-14)
Fix - Errors in the landscape mode of Recents(01-17)
Fix - Cleaner couldn't fix background activity for Dual apps in some cases(02-28)
Fix - Issues with the positions of icons after restoring Home screen layout from Mi Cloud(03-07)
[Themes]
New - Slide to browse wallpapers(02-22)
Optimization - Network connection prompt for the situations when mobile data is used(02-22)
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 - "Add to favorites" icon adjustments(10-24)
[Gallery]
New - Recently deleted photos in Albums(11-15)
New - "People who look alike" in Gallery(11-29)
New - Black and white colors for doodles(12-05)
New - Quick search for QQ, WeChat, and Weibo photos in Albums(01-17)
New - Text editing module in the photo editor(02-14)
New - Renaming albums(02-27)
New - Custom groups for albums with people(02-27)
New - Pausing ongoing backups(02-27)
Fix - The date wasn't displayed correctly when videos were transferred to a computer(11-15)
[Music]
New - All-new albums(11-22)
New - Improved music search(01-11)
New - All new Mi Music(02-23)
New - Redesigned the Music app(02-22)
Optimization - Shuffle algorithms(11-01)
Optimization - Layout adjustments(11-29)
[Weather]
New - 15-days AQI forecast in daily forecast detail page(01-04)
Optimization - Algorithms for pushing and deleting alerts(11-07)
Optimization - Redesigned content layouts(11-22)
Optimization - Home page animation adjustments(12-06)
Optimization - UI improvements for selecting cities(12-06)
Optimization - Display effect of wind speed approaching 0(01-04)
Optimization - Brand new City Management Interface with weather information. Optimize experience when switching multi cities(04-13)
Optimization - Performance issues occurred when multiple cities were selected(04-13)
Fix - DNS issues, increased update rate(11-07)
Fix - Weather info wasn't updated on time (11-07)
Fix - Status bar and Home screen couldn't monitor updates(11-22)
Fix - High battery consumption on standby in Airplane mode(11-22)
Fix - FC issues in some cases(11-22)
Fix - When update data after sunset, weather background picture didn't change(12-13)
Fix - Error message didn't disappear when weather data appeared(01-17)
Fix - Font issues with temperature when weather data appeared(01-17)
Fix - Pictures turn blur in detail pages(01-17)
[Settings]
New - Switches for common settings in search results(04-06)
Optimization - Set start and end time for Read mode even when it's off(10-10)
Optimization - Alerts for factory data reset to avoid unintentional data loss(11-18)
Optimization - Use search to select your time zone(04-06)
[]
New - Added MIUI Forum to Feedback(11-15)
Optimization - Launching speed(07-01)
[Market]
Optimization - Music apps won't update while the music is playing(11-01)
Optimization - Animations in app details(11-01)
Optimization - Apps sorted by frequency before they are deleted(11-29)
Optimization - Issues with automatic updates while connected to a personal hotspot(02-28)
Fix - Automatic updates were interrupted when App Store was stopped(12-08)
[Calendar]
New - Custom notifications for road space rationing (Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu)(01-04)
New - Countdowns for exams, repayments, vacations, etc.(02-22)
New - Anniversary reminders for important events(02-22)
New - Reminders for complex schedules (work shifts, weekly courses, etc.)(02-27)
Optimization - Bigger fonts in month view(10-11)
Optimization - Holidays are marked in a more obvious way in the month view(10-11)
[Data Usage]
New - Custom mobile data plan settings for Mi Mobile(10-31)
[Notes]
New - Sort notes by the last edit or according to the date the notes were created(10-21)
Optimization - A switch in the settings for showing only quick notes(10-11)
[Clock / Calculator]
New - The alarm is saved automatically after Home button is tapped(11-08)
New - Turn off alarm notifications in the Clock settings(11-08)
New - Calculating discounts(02-23)
Optimization - Angle calculations in scientific calculator(10-25)
Optimization - Replaced service provider for exchange rates(01-03)
[Mi Account]
Optimization - Reduced the number of push notifications when the user is signed out(10-30)
[Virus Scan]
New - Antivirus scans for the apps installed from third party markets(11-02)
[Security]
New - Added automated tasks in Security(10-11)
New - Background payment security scans with improved efficiency(10-24)
New - New design for antivirus, Exceptions option(10-26)
New - Manage autostart for multiple system apps(03-28)
[MI Wallet]
Optimization - Unified design for transactions(02-28)
Fix - UI issues during withdrawals(03-01)
[MIFI]
New - All new Mi Financial(02-24)
New - Redesigned Settings(02-24)
New - Redesigned the Check-in page(02-24)
New - Search for loans and other financial products in the app(02-24)
Optimization - New algorithms for cached images(02-24)
Optimization - Check-in page animations(02-24)
Optimization - New animations for refreshing(02-24)
Fix - Issues with sharing to Weibo(02-24)
[Quick Ball]
New - One-handed mode for Quick ball(11-16)
New - Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity(08-30)