While Xiaomi has always been quick with their updates, the wait for MIUI 9 has been longer than ever, with their previous update of MIUI 8 coming in May 2016. Thankfully though, Xiaomi is expected to release the MIUI 9 Beta build along with the Mi 5x on July 26. The new MIUI update is expected to based upon Android 7.0 Nougat and will come with a redesigned lock screen, an always-on VPN, a new launcher and themes amongst other stock Android features. While the MIUI 9 stable build is still more than a month away, if you can’t wait to lay your hands on the latest MIUI update from Xiaomi, you can become a beta tester for the same. So without wasting any more time, let’s see how you can become an MIUI 9 Beta tester:
Devices Compatible With MIUI 9 Beta
I enrolled to the MIUI 9 beta program using the Xiaomi Mi 6 and the Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm version but the MIUI 9 beta is supported by 49 Xiaomi devices. You can check if your Mi or Redmi device is supported or not by searching in the table below:
| Redmi and Mi Devices Compatible With MIUI 9 Beta |
|---|
| Mi 2 |
| Mi 2S |
| Mi 2A |
| Xiaomi Mi Note |
| Xiaomi Mi Pad |
| Redmi Note 4G |
| Redmi Note 3G |
| Redmi 1 |
| Redmi 1S |
| Redmi 2 |
| Google Nexus 5 |
| Redmi Note 2 |
| Redmi Note 2 Prime |
| Mi 4C |
| Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon) |
| Redmi 2 Prime |
| Mi 5 |
| Mi 5 Pro |
| Mi 5s |
| Mi Max 32GB |
| Mi Max Prime |
| Mi MIX |
| Mi Note 2 |
| Mi 4i |
| Mi 5s Plus |
| Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm |
| Redmi Note 4 Mediatek |
| Redmi 4 |
| Redmi 4 Prime |
| Redmi 4A |
| Redmi Note 3 SE |
| Redmi Note 3 Mediatek |
| Redmi 3S |
| Redmi 3S Prime |
| Redmi 3X |
| Redmi 3 |
| Redmi 3 Prime |
| Redmi Pro |
| Mi 4S |
| Mi Note Pro |
| Redmi 4X |
| Mi 6 |
| Mi 5C |
| Mi Max 2 |
| Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 |
| Redmi Note 4X Mediatek |
| Redmi Note 4X Snapdragon |
| Redmi Note |
| Redmi 2A |
Apply For MIUI 9 Beta Tester Program
1. First, download the “Xiaomi MIUI Forum” app from the Play Store.
2. In the MIUI Forum app, tap on the Profile icon in the top left and Login/Sign Up with an MIUI account.
3. Once done, tap on the “Recruitment” option in the home page of the app.
4. In the next page, select the Xiaomi device that you own from the drop down list, and experience you have in the field of smartphones. Lastly, you’ll be required to enter your reason for applying as an MIUI 9 Beta Tester.
5. Once you’re through with all of that, tap on the “Submit” button. You’ll be presented with a browser window that should say that your application has been submitted.
And that’s it. All you have to do now is cross your fingers and hope for your application to be selected. The first batch of selected beta testers will be notified on July 25, and the rest will follow soon after.
Note: This application is for the Chinese version of the MIUI 9 Beta ROM. If you’re interested in trying out the Global variant instead, you’ll have to wait till further details are announced by Xiaomi.
SEE ALSO: 12 Cool MIUI 8 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features
Ready to Try Out MIUI 9?
Now all you have to do is wait for your application to be selected. Once selected, you will be notified by a message to your official Mi account or the email account registered with Mi, containing information on how to proceed with the installation of the MIUI 9 Beta build. With you potentially getting to taste the beta build, tell us about your expectations from the new OS in the comments section.
Abubakar Mohammed
