MIUI 8 Alpha was released a little while ago, and since it came out the number one question we’ve received is “How do I install it?!”
This guide will take you through all the steps. If you run into any problems, let us know in the comments below.
Prerequisites for installing MIUI 8:
- Mi Flash Tool
- Adb Drivers
- Batter at least 60% charged
- Unlocked Bootloader (Mi 5, Mi Note, and Mi Max only)
Installation:
- First download the MIUI 8 ROM zip file for your device (links below). Extract the zip file.
- After extracting the image folder copy and paste this folder into your device C drive.
- Boot your device into fastboot mode by pressing and holding the volume down + power button for few seconds until you see the Mi logo.
- After booting into fastboot mode connect you device with PC via USB cable. (If your device is not showing it means Adb drivers are not installed properly)
- In the Mi Flash tool you will find an option called browse just click on that and navigate the image folder which we put in the C drive earlier. Select flash all except data store.
Download Links:
MIUI 8 China Alpha ROM 6.6.1 Download Links
Mi 5
http://bigota.d.miui.com/6.6.1/gemini_alpha_images_6.6.1_20160516.0000.22_6.0_cn_9e9e6c2178.tgz
Mi Max
http://bigota.d.miui.com/6.6.1/miui_MIMAXAlpha_6.6.1_2ec735680e_6.0.zip
Mi Note
http://bigota.d.miui.com/6.6.1/virgo_alpha_images_6.6.1_20160516.0000.22_6.0_cn_66c97f0a90.tgz
Mi 4
http://bigota.d.miui.com/6.6.1/cancro_alpha_images_6.6.1_20160516.0000.22_6.0_cn_2231b4fcb7.tgz
Mi 3
http://bigota.d.miui.com/6.6.1/cancro_alpha_images_6.6.1_20160516.0000.22_6.0_cn_2231b4fcb7.tgz
Mi 2/2S
http://bigota.d.miui.com/6.6.1/aries_alpha_images_6.6.1_20160523.0000.23_5.0_cn_ab19e15151.tgz
Video Guide
Thanks to our friends at Xtream Droid for the video! Be sure to check out all of their videos on their YouTube Channel.
