Android 14-based MIUI beta now available for these Xiaomi phones

Xiaomi has released MIUI 14 for most of its eligible devices. However, not all of these updates are based on Android 13. Some popular Xiaomi smartphones still run Android 12 as the underlying operating system, even though they have the latest version of MIUI. While these users wait to get the Android 13 update, Xiaomi has announced the Android 14-based MIUI beta for three of its popular flagships. Here are the details.

Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro getting Android 14 but not the 13 Ultra

According to the official announcement, Xiaomi is now seeking beta testers to try out the MIUI based on Android 14. The company has decided to offer early access to the software for users of Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 12T. It is surprising to see that Xiaomi has not included its latest ultra flagship, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (review), in the roster. Notably, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is also missing out.

Xiaomi is currently recruiting beta testers for the MIUI 14.1 update, which is expected to be released in stable form later this year. The company is looking for only 2000 users for each of the above-mentioned devices. Also, selections will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Xiaomi notes that beta testers should be willing to go to the local Xiaomi service center if devices can’t be turned on after updating.

Most importantly, the company will only accept applicants running the Global ROM of the devices. Other versions such as Europe and Indian builds will have to wait. To check your version, go to settings and then the About phone section of your device.

It appears that, similar to MIUI 14, the upcoming MIUI 15 will also be based on both newer and older versions of Android—Android 13 and 14. Recently, alpha builds of the software were spotted on the Xiaomi server, indicating that the development is going strong.

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