MIUI 12.5 update rolling out for Redmi 7A Globally

While Xiaomi is busy preparing its next-gen skin, the Redmi 7A is now upgrading to MIUI 12.5 based on Android 10. The smartphone hit the market in July 2019 with Android 9.0 based MIUI 10.2 pre-installed.

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The MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 7A is available for global users. The package could soon extend to more regions in the next few days. The Android 10 based build bears the firmware version V12.5.2.0.QCMMIXM weighing around 1.9 GB in size.

Xiaomi issued a quite lengthy changelog for this update which includes revamped UI. Also, it brings tons of optimizations and new additions that increase the efficiency of the device. Here is the detailed changelog of the MIUI 12.5 update:

Changelog

• 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.
  
  
  
  


• 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.
  
  
  
  


• Play 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.
  
  
  
  

The OTA update is rolling out in batches. Thus, it may take a while to reach all units. Meanwhile, you can manually track the update via the Settings > Software update > Check for update.

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