Global stable MIUI 12 (Android 10) update for Mi Mix 2S (Polaris) [V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM]

Update: 05/01/2021: An update Global stable MIUI 12 update has just been released for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (Codename: Polaris) with the build version number V12.0.3.0.QDGMIXM. This update includes the December 2020 Android security patch as well as a few bug fixes.

After releasing the Russia stable MIUI 12 update for Mi Mix 2s users, Xiaomi has now started rolling out the Global stable MIUI 12 update. The phone was released back then in 2018 with Android 8 Oreo based MIUI 10. This makes the new MIUI 12, the second major update the phone will be receiving.

The new Global stable MIUI 12 update for the Mi Mix 2S comes with the build number V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM and it is based on Google's Android 10. The update will definitely pack all the new features that MIUI 12 has got to offer. Users will also be getting the August 2020 Android security patch.

Changelog:- Global stable MIUI 12.0.1.0 Android 10 for Mi Mix 2S - Polaris

Highlights

• MIUI 12. Yours alone.

System animations

• New: All-new physically based animation engine with advanced architecture will refresh your device’s look.
• New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.

System visuals

• Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages.
• Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.

Super wallpapers

• New: Super wallpapers break physical boundaries and keep inspiring you with every touch.
• Fix: Status bar colors weren’t displayed correctly in the Dark mode

Privacy protection

• New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
• New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.

Floating windows

• New: Pull down a notification sent by a messenger app to turn it into a floating window.
• New: Floating windows keep apps running in the foreground even when you pause to do other things.
• New: You can minimize a floating window using a full screen gesture.
• New: You can open an app in a floating window directly from Recents.
• Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split screen and floating windows.

Control center

• New: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen to open Control center.
• New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
• Optimization: Control center is now closed by incoming calls
• Optimization: Press and hold redirection options
• Fix: Brightness adjustment bar couldn’t be used when Control center was opened for the first time
• Fix: Toggle order wasn’t correct on the old toggle panel
• Fix: Switching SIM cards crashed the app in some cases
• Fix: Accessibility features weren’t available in the editing mode
• Dark mode
• New: Dark mode support is also provided for third party apps now.
• New: Contrast is lowered automatically in low light conditions to protect your eyes.
• New: Wallpapers can be displayed in darker palette when your device switches to Dark mode.

Casting

• New: You can hide private items while casting and minimize the window to multitask.
• Always-on display
• Fix: Lock screen items were shown on the Always-on display

Lock screen

• Fix: Fingerprint unlock didn’t work on Always-on display in some cases
• Removed: Lock screen and Always-on display issues in Second space

Home screen

• New: Animated Home screen icons are neat and satisfying.
• New: App drawer allows you to keep your Home screen neat and categorizes apps so you can find them faster.
• New: We’ve added a new animation for uninstalling apps.
• New: Gravitational animations make returning to Home screen look seamless and natural.

Camera

• New: New Pro mode features and descriptions
• Optimization: Pro mode parameter naming

Weather

• New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.

Settings

• New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.
• New: New full screen gestures for switching between apps are available.

Notes

• New: You can create folders with notes now.
• New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
• New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
• New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.

Security

• New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
• New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox. 

How to Manually check for Android 10 OTA update on your Mi Mix 2S 
Not all Redmi Note 7 Pro users are getting the Android 10 based MIUI 11 update yet. You can however still check to know if the update is available for your own device yet by following the instruction below.

• Go to settings.
• Tap on About phone >> System update.
  

• click on Check for updates.
  
• If you get No update available, then you have to either wait for the update to show up on your phone or download the ROM from the links below and follow the instructions HERE.to manually install the update.

Download Links:- Global Stable MIUI 12 (Android 10) (V12.0.3.0.QDGMIXM) for Mi Mix 2S

Changelog:

System

• Updated Android Security Patch to December 2020. Increased system security..

Control center

• New: Tapping a blank spot in Control center closes it now

Download Link

• Recovery ROM: Download miui_MIMIX2SGlobal_V12.0.3.0.QDGMIXM_13c81516b3_10.0.zip
• OTA ROM: Download miui-blockota-polaris_global-V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM-V12.0.3.0.QDGMIXM-18c46603e6-10.0.zip

Download Links:- Global Stable MIUI 12 (Android 10) (V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM) for Mi Mix 2S

• Device Name: Mi Mix 2S
• Code Name: Polaris
• Version Number: V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM
• ROM Type: Global Stable
• Android Version: Android 10
• Download Link
• Recovery ROM: Download miui_MIMIX2SGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM_1f5f076ae3_10.0.zip
• OTA ROM: Download miui-blockota-polaris_global-V11.0.5.0.QDGMIXM-V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM-a31d7e5e7b-10.0.zip

Note: It is advisable you download the Recovery ROM and follow the instructions below on how to install it instead of the OTA ROM, especially if you are not part of the Pilot beta tester program.

Note: XiaomiAuthority will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your phone before and after the installation of the update on your device. It is advisable you follow the guide carefully.

How to manually install Global Stable Android 10 update on Mi Mix 2S (Polaris) through Recovery

• For guide on how to manually update your phone to MIUI 11 through Recovery mode, just click on this LINK.