What is MIUI? Outstanding features on MIUI generations

If you are a Xiaomi phone user, you are probably no stranger to MIUI operating system. So what is MIUI? What are the outstanding features on MIUI generations? Let’s find out with Tnhelearning.edu.vn!

What is MIUI? What device does it run on?

MIUI is the abbreviation of the word MI User Interface which translates to Xiaomi’s user interface , developed by Xiaomi Tech.

MIUI is known for being a stock and custom operating system for smartphones and tablets based on Google’s Android operating system, however MIUI includes more features and themes than pure Android.

All phones and tablets manufactured by Xiaomi are supported with MIUI operating system however, version numbers may differ. Not only supports installation on its phones, MIUI can also be installed on other smartphones of other brands that support additional patch ports.

Types of operating systems MIUI

International Version

If you buy a Xiaomi phone from official sources covered by the warranty from the official Mi website , it will use MIUI Global Stable version (international stable version).

Domestic version

And if we buy a Xiaomi phone directly on the Mi website in China , we will receive a phone using the MIUI China Stable version (the stable version is only released in China).

MIUI versions

After more than 9 years of launch, MIUI has officially supported the following versions:

MIUI version	Android version	Last test release	Release date	Noticeable change
MIUI V1	Up to Android Froyo	Old version, no longer supported: 0.8.16	August 16, 2010
MIUI V2	Up to Android Froyo	Unknown	Unknown	User interface redesign
MIUI V3	2.3.x	Old version, no longer supported: 2.4.20	April 20, 2012	User interface redesign
MIUI V4	4.0.x – 4.1.x	Old version, no longer supported: 3.2.22	22/02/2013	Add anti-virus software
MIUI V5	4.1.x – 4.4.4	Old version, no longer supported: 4.12.5	05/12/2014	All Google Services have been removed in China Version
MIUI 6	4.4.2 – 5.0.2	Old version, no longer supported: 5.8.6	06/08/2015
MIUI 7	4.4.4 – 6.x	Old version, no longer supported: 6.5.26	May 26, 2016	User interface redesign
MIUI 8	4.4.4 – 6.0.1	Current stable version: 6.10.27	October 27, 2016
MIUI 9		Current stable version: 7.1.1	11/02/2017	Simplify features
MIUI 10	6.0 – 8.1.0	Current stable version: 8.12.27	08/06/2018	User interface redesign

Advantages and disadvantages of MIUI compared to stock Android

Default apps

All devices running stock Android have pre-installed, non-uninstallable Google apps known as bloatware . Most of these devices are missing basic apps like file managers and proper music and library apps.

But with MIUI, your device has a built-in gallery , music player, notes, screen recorder, compass app and other apps like Mi Store, Mi apps, Mi Community, Mi Drop and Mi Security,… These apps are available in addition to Google apps to help you manage your phone better.

Efficiency

Stock Android is the most stable version of the operating system, without clutter because they do not have too many utility applications. That’s why stock Android offers faster and smoother performance than MIUI.

Software updates

MIUI security and software updates are slower than stock Android.

Stabilization and bug fixes

Google tests stock Android very thoroughly before releasing it. Therefore, their updates are rarely buggy .

However, with each MIUI update, your device runs the risk of encountering some new bugs that are hard to fix right away.

Extra Features

Second space (Second space)

With a second space, you can create a new space that is completely separate from the space you are currently using on your phone.

Simply put, on the same smartphone, you can use one space to entertain, watch movies, listen to music… And the other space to study and work, depending on your purpose.

Dual application

Is a feature that allows users to create an additional copy of the application installed on the device. For example, you can create dual applications for Zalo, Facebook, Messenger, etc. to run 2 accounts in parallel.

Theme support

Unlike stock Android which is always in shortage of themes, MIUI offers a great variety of themes . You can download many free themes from the Theme Store without having to root your device.

App Lock

If you don’t want others to take your phone and be curious about the apps on your device. MIUI allows you to lock them down if you want. Meanwhile, stock Android can only provide this app from a third party.

Call recording

Call recording feature is available in MIUI and allows you to automatically record calls without any third-party apps. Conversely, to record calls on a stock Android device, you will have to download a call recorder app from the Play Store.

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