INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Redmi Note 5 Pro looks to be the first smartphone from Xiaomi to get Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 9.5.6
The Chinese handset maker had launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India back in February
The key highlights of the smartphone are the presence of the large 5.99-inch 18:9 display, the selfie-light module, a dual-camera setup, as
well as the large 4000mAh battery
However, the handset arrived with MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat
But now, Redmi Note 5 Pro users who are on MIUI 9.2.7 are reportedly receiving a notification for the latest update to the MIUI 9.5 Global
ROM (version 9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA), which has been announced by Xiaomi on Wednesday.To recall, Redmi Note 5 in India had started receiving a
stable Global ROM of MIUI 9.5 update last month
A similar software update with some bug fixes, quick search options, and more are expected in the Redmi Note 5 Pro
Notably, the team has yet to publish an official changelog in Xiaomi's Mi forums
As per an XDA Developers report, the thread has been taken down by Xiaomi, though the report notes it's based on Android 8.1 Oreo
But, users have the option to download it or get the actual ROM files directly with the Recovery ROM and the Fastboot ROM
As per the report, the file has been pulled by Xiaomi possibly because the updated build had some bugs and they are working to correct them
Meanwhile, several users have been complaining about alleged issues with the latest update.Earlier, a moderator on one of MI threads had
released some details of an MIUI 9 Beta Stable V9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA For Redmi Note 5 Pro
He wrote that the update is currently being pushed to random users and those who did not get the update, will have to wait for its public
He also mentioned that the Update will be through OTA only and will be with or without a changelog.Redmi Note 5 Pro users who have not
received a notification, can go to Settings > About phone > System update > Check for updates
Since this is an OTA update, it might take a while before it lands on your smartphone.To recall some of the specifications, the Xiaomi Redmi
Note 5 Pro is a dual-SIM smartphone
It sports a 5.99-inch full-HD (1080x2160 pixels) display and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC, clocked at up to 1.8GHz, coupled
with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM
It bears a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel
It sports a dual rear camera setup, with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor
On the front, it bears a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes in a single storage variant - 64GB - which is expandable via microSD card in a hybrid dual-SIM format
It is powered by a 4000mAh battery that's rated to deliver up to 14 hours of continuous video playback, with 5V/2A fast charging.
