V12.5.2.0.QCMMIXM is a stable MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi 7A (Global, codename pine), based on Android 10 and released on Dec 27, 2021. It brings the November 2021 Android security patch.
- Device Redmi 7A (
pine_global) - Region Global
- OS MIUI 12.5, Android 10
- Branch Stable
- Security patch 2021-11-01
- Build date Dec 20, 2021
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Xiaomi/pine/pine:10/QKQ1.191014.001/V12.5.2.0.QCMMIXM:user/release-keys
Download V12.5.2.0.QCMMIXM
| Type | Size | MD5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery ROM (.zip, built-in updater) | 1.9 GB | — | Download |
| Fastboot ROM (.tgz, Mi Flash) | 3.4 GB | — | Download |
What’s New in V12.5.2.0.QCMMIXM
System
- New: Response to gestures is now instant.
- New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
- New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
- Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
- Updated Android Security Patch to November 2021. Increased system security.
System sounds
- New: Nature mix is a new exciting way of creating your own notification sound system.
- New: Hundreds of system sounds that represent animals from all around the world.
System animations
- New: A new animation framework renders movement more realistically.
- New: New UI design is focused on visualization and making your interaction with the device more lifelike.
Notes
- New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
- New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
- New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
- New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
- New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
- New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
- All-new Notes.
Privacy protection
- New: A comprehensive overview of all sensitive permissions.
- New: You'll be notified whenever high-risk permissions are used and will be able to block the corresponding actions.
- New: Now you can see what apps access your clipboard and control access.
- New: Using approximate location adds up points to privacy protection.
- New: You can now manage sensitive permissions and related app behavior independently.
- New: The behavior of web pages is also tracked now, which helps you to block unwanted and malicious actions.
- New: Now it's up to you who and when can track your online behavior.
- New: All apps now come with a security statement from GetApps.
- New: Privacy risk scanner.
- New: Control which apps access and delete items from your Gallery.
- Optimization: An all-new privacy protection page.
IME
- New: A more convenient way to move a cursor using the scrollbar.
- New: Function buttons support switching between languages and keyboards.
- New: You can press and hold the function buttons to access more features.
- New: Custom themes for keyboards.
Themes
- New: Font weight adjustment options for third party fonts.
- Optimization: Personalization features for system wallpapers, animations, and sounds.
Browser
- New: Wallpaper customization in the lite mode.
- Optimization: Redesigned Incognito mode.
- Optimization: Pages load much faster now.
Official release notes published by Xiaomi for this build.
How to Install This Update
Download the Recovery ROM, move it to the internal storage and choose Settings → About phone → (tap the OS card) → three dots → Choose update package. This keeps your data, but only works for a Global phone on an older version. For a clean install or a region change, flash the Fastboot ROM with Mi Flash (unlocked bootloader required). Step-by-step instructions are on the Redmi 7A firmware page.
Build data: official Xiaomi servers. Firmware list tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.