Xiaomi Mi Max, Mi Max Prime are receiving MIUI 9 Global Stable update

Xiaomi recently rolled out MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM for the selfie-centric Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite. And now the update has been rolled out to Mi Max and its India exclusive variant Mi Max Prime.

For Mi Max, the update arrives as version V9.1.1.0.NBCMIEI, while for the Mi Max Prime the version is V9.1.2.0.NBDMIEI, and the MIUI 9 download package weighs in at 1.5GB for both.

To get the latest MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM on Mi Max and Mi Max Prime, you will need to open the updater app on you device and check for the new OTA update. If it is not available don't worry, the update is being seeded in phases so it may take some time to reach your device.

If you are impatient, there is an another method where you have to manually download the Recovery ROM to get the update installed. If your device is running MIUI Global Beta ROM, you can upgrade to MIUI 9 Stable by downloading the fast boot ROM.

Download links
Mi Max | V9.1.1.0.NBCMIEI
Fastboot ROM | 1599M | 140110afe3f428dde9a4a6357699a596
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.1.1.0.NBCMIEI/hydrogen_global_images_V9.1.1.0.NBCMIEI_20171109.0000.00_7.0_global_140110afe3.tgz
Recovery ROM | 1396M | fba470fff74fd9c33eda39ce6823918b
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.1.1.0.NBCMIEI/miui_MIMAXGlobal_V9.1.1.0.NBCMIEI_fba470fff7_7.0.zip

Mi Max Prime| V9.1.2.0.NBDMIEI
Fastboot ROM | 1599M | 15ada3b08b801f67fcffc8c8b2f490bf
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.1.2.0.NBDMIEI/helium_global_images_V9.1.2.0.NBDMIEI_20171109.0000.00_7.0_global_15ada3b08b.tgz
Recovery ROM | 1396M | 3be468b46de7578a34de834e35e40ca6
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.1.2.0.NBDMIEI/miui_MIMAX652Global_V9.1.2.0.NBDMIEI_3be468b46d_7.0.zip

The MIUI 9 is a major upgrade over MIUI 8 and is claimed to be as fast as stock Android. It offers improved performance and system stability and brings new features like notification change, refreshed UI, App vault, updated Gallery app, Calendar cards, notification filer, home screen customization, Mi Drop, Mi Video app, smart photo editing, split-screen mode, new themes, stickers and more.

Check out the complete changelog below:

Highlights

New - Reading mode can turn on and off at sunset and sunrise automatically (05-03) (Max Prime)
New - Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (06-29)
New - Virus scans and payment scans were merged into Security scan (06-29)
New - Better blocklist rules with the possibility of separated rules for every SIM card (07-10)
New - Switch for turning Battery saver automatically when charged (07-19)
New - New display formats for update logs in Updater (07-25)
New - Search for apps in the Dual app's settings (08-03)
New - Mi Picks gets a new name and a new icon! Meet Apps! (08-21)
New - Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity (08-30)
New - Added Mi Drop (12-01)
Optimization - Cleaner removes empty folders better now (07-10)
Optimization - Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (08-08)
Optimization - Redesigned homepage (08-24)
Optimization - Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (08-29)
Optimization - Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page (09-07)
Optimization - Redesigned Feedback (12-01)(Max Prime)

System

New - Added Mi Drop (12-01) (Max Prime)
New - All-new Silent mode (12-01)
Optimization - Increased system decryption speed (06-23)
Optimization - Increased system decryption speed (06-23)
Optimization - Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (07-25)
Optimization - Devices with rare Bluetooth profiles are hidden in the device list (08-29)
Fix - Home screen loaded too slow with Android 7.1 (06-23)
Fix - Apps changed Wi-Fi connection status without the user's permission (06-23)
Fix - Apps stopped working in the background (06-24)
Fix - Developer options couldn't be opened using Bahasa Indonesia (08-15)
Fix - Music stayed in the Notification shade after exiting the app (08-15)
Fix - Second space force closed (12-01)
Fix - Dual apps made widgets stop working (12-01) (Max)
Fix - Issues with the Weather app when the device is offline (12-01) (Max)

App Lock

New - Added the App lock step before unlocking using a new fingerprint for the first time (08-15)

Phone

Fix - Issues with VoLTE calls (06-16) (Max Prime)

Contacts

New - Improved layout and readability for search results in Contacts (06-29)
Optimization - Protection from unintentional tapping for Dial pad (08-08)

Messaging

Fix - OTP messages were grouped with notification SMS (06-16)
Fix - Time in Messaging didn't change when the system was switched to 12-hour format (08-29)
Fix - Messages with one-time passwords disappeared (09-07)

Lock screen, Status Bar, Notification Bar

Optimization - Vibration for notifications during calls (06-16)
Optimization - Notification shade response (07-04)
Fix - Couldn't view the details of a photo taken by swiping left on the Lock screen (05-12)
Fix - Brightness bar wasn't displayed in its position (05-09)
Fix - A white bar appeared in the Notification shade (05-09)
Fix - Notification shade issues (06-16)
Fix - The search bar in the Notification shade wasn't displayed correctly (06-27)
Fix - Music player stopped working on the Lock screen after 10-15 minutes (08-15)
Fix - Wallpaper Carousel couldn't load online resources (a Play Store update was required) (08-22) (Max)
Fix - Female voice for English (Waiting for Wi-Fi) in the Notification shade (08-15) (Max Prime)

Home screen

Optimization - RAM info isn't shown in Recents by default. Go to Settings Home screen & Recents to turn it on. (05-09)
Optimization - Animation for clearing cache (05-09)
Optimization - Adjusted the button for clearing memory in Recents (05-16)
Optimization - Swipe response (06-14)
Optimization - Folders open faster (07-10)
Optimization - Users can set their main Home screen in the editing mode (08-29)
Fix - Issues with icon size for Clock, Calendar, and Weather (05-16)
Fix - Cleaner shortcut didn't work (05-23) (Max)
Fix - Home screen loaded slowly after a reboot (06-07)
Fix - Icon wasn't shown in some cases (06-14) (Max)

Themes

New - 23 new themes, 100 new wallpapers, 60 new ringtones, 2 new fonts (07-06) (Prime)
New - 23 new themes, 50 new wallpapers (07-06) (Prime)
New - 27 new themes, 97 new wallpapers, 79 new ringtones (08-31) (Prime)
Optimization - Redesigned homepage (08-24)
Optimization - Updated Peach blossom and Asphalt themes (09-14)
Fix - Previews in recent wallpapers rotated (09-20) (Prime)

Music

Fix - The progress bar and the time overlapped when system fonts were set to big (05-12) (Prime)

Backup

Fix - Dual apps made widgets stop working (12-01) (Prime)

Weather

Fix - Issues with the Weather app when the device is offline (12-01) (Prime)
Optimization - Improved design for Feedback (05-24) (Prime)
Optimization - Redesigned Feedback (12-01)

Settings

New - Reading mode can turn on and off at sunset and sunrise automatically (05-03) (Prime)
New - Search for apps in the Dual app's settings (08-03)
Optimization - Reduced multiple steps for discovering Bluetooth devices (06-07)
Optimization - Input method animation appears after when search bar is tapped (06-07)
Optimization - Introducing Button and gesture shortcuts (09-15)
Optimization - Media volume can be turned back on using volume buttons in DND mode. (09-14)
Optimization - Floating notifications are restricted by default in DND mode. (09-14)
Optimization - Vibration response in DND mode. (09-14)
Optimization - Improved timers for Silent/DND. (09-14)
Fix - The issue with missed calls after switching spaces. (05-12) (Prime)
Fix - Android security patch level was shown with the wrong date (09-07)
Optimization - Improved design for Feedback (05-24) (Max)
Optimization - Redesigned Feedback (12-01) (Max)
Optimization - Launching speed (07-01)

Downloads

New - Downloads keep waiting when the connection is established again in case it was interrupted (09-05)

Recorder

Fix - Adjustments for Recorder and Second space (06-23)

Calendar

New - Holiday cards for Russia (06-28) (Prime)

Blocklist

New - Better blocklist rules with the possibility of separated rules for every SIM card (07-14)

Notes

New - Notes can be saved automatically now (05-05)
Optimization - View and Edit menus (05-05)

Mi Drop

New - Added Mi Drop (12-01) (Max)

Cleaner

Optimization - Cleaner removes empty folders better now (07-10)

Battery Usage

New - Switch for turning Battery saver automatically when charged (07-19)

Security

New - Virus scans and payment scans were merged into Security scan (06-29)
Optimization - Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page (09-07)

Scanner

Fix - Scanner couldn't work normally (09-12)

Quick Ball

New - Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity (08-30)

Other

New - Mi Picks gets a new name and a new icon! Meet Apps! (08-21)

Source | Via

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