Xiaomi Releases MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.8.30 for 25 Smartphones; Fixes WhatsApp, Telegram Double Notification Issue

Xiaomi has started to roll out the latest version of MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM to eligible devices. The latest development comes on the heels of the company starting the rollout of the first stable version of MIUI 10 in China. After almost three months since its launch in beta, MIUI 10 arrived in a stable version in Mi 6 in the country. However, globally, Xiaomi is rolling of the MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.8.30 to 25 smartphones. Interestingly, the company had recently suspended the rollout of the last version due to some major bugs. However, the latest global beta ROM version comes with some bug fixes and system optimisations.

As announced via a MIUI forum post, Xiaomi has started the rollout of the latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM. The new ROM carries version 8.8.30 and comes with some new developments. Though the update is a minor one, it fixes a significant problem. Earlier, instant messaging apps such as Whats App and Telegram used to show double notifications per message. Xiaomi acknowledged the issue and fixed the bug in the latest update.

In terms of security, Xiaomi says that it has fixed an issue in the MIUI Security app. Some Redmi 5 Plus users had apparently claimed that the text in the scan tool was not getting "completely displayed". The company has also fixed an issue with the Cleaner app that previously used to create a shortcut on the home page, everytime someone used it. This was said to be an issue in all Xiaomi handsets. Additionally, Mi MIX 2S users will no longer see shadows around numbers once they have updated to the latest version of MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM. Xiaomi has provided the full changelog in the forum post.

Meanwhile, the list of compatible devices for the latest MIUI Global ROM includes Mi 6, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX 2S, Redmi Y2, Redmi Note 5 Pro/ Redmi Note 5, Mi 5, Mi Note 2, Mi MIX, Redmi Note 4X/ Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Max, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max 2, Redmi 4X, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5A Prime, Redmi 5, Redmi 4A, Redmi 5A, Redmi 5 Plus, Mi 3/Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, and Redmi 3S/3X.

If you have one of the compatible devices running the latest MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM, and have registered for the Global Beta ROM, check for the latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM by going to Settings > About phone > System updates > Check for updates. You can also be downloaded it through the Updater app, if you're already running the MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM. For those looking to update directly from stable to beta, Xiaomi has provided ROM download links in the post, so that these builds can be flashed via the Fastboot method.