Download MIUI 14 Android 13 For Redmi Note 8 and Pro

Xiaomi has rolled out the Android 13 update to many of its flagship devices in the last quarter of 2023. Redmi Note 8/Pro is the next device to receive the Android 13 update based on MIUI 14. If your device is running on stock ROM, you can update it through the OTA method, and if you are running on custom ROM, you can check out the process below to manually update your Redmi Note 8 to Android 13.

Xiaomi has a vast user base due to its budget-friendly smartphones. Many users move to custom ROMS due to the native operating system MIUI, which is quite heavily customized. However, the developers at Xiaomi work hard to make the MIUI ROM smooth with each update. The company has even planned to remove the bloatware apps with the latest updates in future.

Try the Xiaomi Flash Tool process if the Internal way does not work. Most of the time, it gives you a high success rate. You can use the Xiaomi Flash Tool method when you accidentally bricked your mobile. You can use this method to Remove root access from your mobile and bring back Stock Recovery. There are a lot of features like Adaptive Brightness, Adaptive Battery, and many UI enhancements.

MIUI 14 Android 13 For Redmi Note 8 and Pro

Official OTA Method

Don’t use the manual method if you update a security patch to the current month. Try this Automatic method.

The process is straightforward;

• Go to your device settings menu and scroll down to the bottom.
• Tap on “Software Update”
• You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/Pro MIUI 14 Android 13 ROM Flash Manual Method (International Variants)

Note

• Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash a Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.
• Battery Percentage Above 50.
• Backup Your Device.

Download Firmware

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. (MIUI 14, Android 13)
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. (MIUI 12.5, Android 11)

Using Internal Memory Method

This method doesn’t require PC support, download, or installation within your mobile. It will work only with Stock firmware installed on your mobile. If you are already using Custom OS, move to the following method.

• Copy the downloaded firmware to your mobile device and your internal root memory. Copy>> Internal memory. Please don’t put it in any folder or change the file name.
• Now Go to settings >> About Phone >> System Update.
• Select the three-dot icon and select the “Choose update package.”
• Select the firmware file from your file, select it and update it.
• The file will automatically install once the decryption process is over.
• Your mobile will reboot automatically and do the update process. Instead of downloading from the Server, this update process will update from your Internal memory.

Stock Recovery Method

• Download firmware from the above link and copy it to your mobile device.
• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Up+ Power buttons simultaneously for some time.
• Press the Volume Down button to continue when you see the warning message.
• Select “Install update.zip to the system.” select the storage where you downloaded your firmware file.
• Wait for the process to complete. Don’t interrupt your mobile during the process.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/Pro MIUI 12 Android 11- Xiaomi Flash Tool Method

We can use the following method to flash firmware if you use Custom ROM or a rooted device. It would be best if you had a PC for this process. Your bootloader is unlocked if you are rooted or have a Custom OS. But if you relocked your bootloader, you should open it. After opening, carefully follow the steps below one by one.

Unlock the Redmi Note 8/Pro Bootloader using ADB and Fastboot.

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this, go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode, OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in Redmi Note 8/Pro.
• Also, download the ADB drivers. Install it on your PC.
• Go to the official Mi Bootloader Unlock website and log in with your Mi Account.
• Enter your mobile details, such as phone number and IMEI. You will get the confirmation code on your mobile. Enter the confirmation code on the Mi website and request for unlocking. You will receive a confirmation mail after the approval in 2-10 Days.

• Install the Mi Flash Tool in the received mail. Log in with your Same Mi Account, which is used to get the software.
• Switch off your device. Connect your mobile to the PC. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this, Press and hold down the Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously for some time. It will boot your mobile into Fastboot mode.
• After you successfully boot into Fastboot mode, Select Unlock. It will take 2-3 minutes to finish the process. After the successful completion of the process, reboot your mobile.
• Check again to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode, OEM Unlock. Sometimes, they disabled themselves after the boot.

Flash Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/Pro Android 11 Firmware using Xiaomi Flash Tool

• Download the Xiaomi Flash tool.
• Extract the files from the Zip.
• After the extraction, Right-click on your PC’s “XiaoMiFlash” software and choose “Run as Administrator.”
• We use Administrator because the USB driver should have general access anywhere without folder restrictions. You may know these kinds of issues if you have already installed the ADB drivers.
• Navigate to “Driver” and Install all the necessary Driver files.
• Download the necessary firmware for your mobile and copy it to your PC.
• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this- Press and hold down the Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously for some time.
• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.
• Connect the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/Pro mobile to the USB cable computer.
• Select “Refresh” in the app to get the device ID in the list.
• When you don’t get the device, Repeat the above steps.
• After getting your mobile ID, Choose firmware using the “select” tab.
• Choose “save user data” in the bottom dot options.
• Now select “Flash.” The software will flash the firmware to your mobile.
• You will get the “Success” message once the flash firmware is done.
• After completing the process, you must press the Volume Up+ Power button to exit Fastboot mode.

Check Firmware

• You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/Pro MIUI 14 Android 13 Features

Many features are added in the Android 13-based MIUI 14 version, compared with the Old MIUI version. Here, I mentioned some important features. MIUI 12 comes with both exclusive Xiaomi and Android 11 general features.

Here, I will mention only features not available in other mobile manufacturers’ Android 11 versions, and they are exclusive to Xiaomi mobiles.

System

• Enhanced Gesture Response Time.
• 20 times better Rendering power based on the GPU. So, UI animations and games will work better.
• Lightweight UI that can make the mobile work faster by utilizing reduced resources.
• Realistic Animation framework.
• Focused visualization makes interaction more realistic in usage.
• With Nature Mix, You can create your notification sounds and the available System sounds.
• New Stereo system sounds.
• New Mount Siguniang wallpaper is available.

Privacy Protection

• Now you can view which apps access your clipboard and other primary control access.
• Instead of an actual location, Your mobile will add an approximate location to enhance privacy. You can adjust the location when you need an exact, precise location.
• Now, you can block unwanted web pages from accessing your data.
• Additionally, You can control which apps can track your online behaviour.
• New Privacy risk scanner available.
• You will get notifications when the apps try accessing high-sensitivity information, such as call logs.
• A new Privacy Protection page is available.

Notes

• You can compose mind maps even if it is a complex structure.
• New tools are available for doodling and sketching.
• With the new Gesture, You can create notes anywhere.
• Dynamic layouts for taking typography to a new level.

MIUI+

• With the new MIUI+, You can combine your mobile and PC into a single working station.
• You can get your mobile notifications on the Desktop.
• All your apps are available, and you can use them on your mobile.
• You can drag or copy from your mobile to PC or PC to mobile.
• We can open and use webpages from mobile to PC or PC to mobile.
• New File Manager available for PC usage.

Floating Windows

• You can use Instant Messengers in Floating Windows.
• You can use Full-Screen apps when you need them.
• With the App Flashcards, you can view which apps use Floating Windows.

Xiaomi Health

• With a Camera, you can measure your heart rate.
• New free workout classes are available for running, walking, and cycling.

Home Screen

• When Downloading, you can see the “Ripples” animation.
• During uninstalling apps, you can see the “Burst” animation.
• App folders have a new design.
• Vertical layout for recent apps.

Casting

• Aspect Ratio will adjust itself automatically when you cast to Big screens.
• The audio casting will separate from the other audio playing on the mobile. You can launch various media and use different media on mobile.

Xiaomi Cloud

• With the new Password Manager, You can store your passwords in the cloud.
• You can share your location in the Family group.
• Now, you can convert images to PDF.

Mi carrier services

• It allows you to manage multiple carriers.

IME

• You can move the cursor with the scrollbar.
• You can access more features when you press and hold the function buttons.

Themes

• Font weight adjustment is available when you use third-party fonts.
• Personalization features for system wallpapers and animations.

Browser

• Wallpaper customization is available.
• Pages will load faster compared with the previous OS version.

MI Family

• There is a revamped control centre, and you can manage multiple SIMs.

Search

• Local search available within your mobile is sorted out automatically.

Final Words

Use the Internal memory or Stock recovery-based method if you are in Stock firmware. It is comfortable and safe; You can update it like a Regular OTA Update. But if you already use Rooted devices, you can try the TWRP-based method. Don’t download third-party apps; sometimes, it may trigger the update process.

There are a lot of new Gestures available in this update; try them also. In my opinion, When you hate MIUI, You can try to root your Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/Pro and install custom ROMs. They are better to compare with some other Custom Skin OS. But the new MIUI is better. So try to use this OS instead of a Custom OS. But the decision is your choice.