The Mi 2S (codename: aries) comes with two main firmware versions:
- China ROM: Designed for the Chinese market, it supports only English and Chinese and does not include Google Services.
- Global / EEA / India ROM: Made for international users, it supports multiple languages, includes Google Services, and removes Chinese apps. It can also be installed on the China version if the bootloader is unlocked.
Additionally, the device has Stable MIUI (for a stable experience) and Developer MIUI (for early access to new features).
For Fastboot ROM versions you can use Mi Flash to flash via EDL and Fastboot modes. Driver for Qualcomm and MTK CPU, Fastboot you can download at this link
- Version: V9.2.2.0.LXAMIEK
- OS: MIUI 9
- Android: 5.0
- Changelog: Expand
- Other
- Improved system stability
- Optimized system performance
- Version: 7.11.16
- OS: MIUI 9
- Android: 5.0
- Changelog: Expand
- Other
- Fixed bugs
- Improved system stability
- Version: V9.2.3.0.LXACNEK
- OS: MIUI 9
- Android: 5.0
- Changelog: Expand
- MIUI9 Lightning fast
- Deep-level system optimizations
- Added improved image search
- Simpler Home screen editing
- Smart notifications filter
- Shortcuts for frequently used features on the left side of the Lock screen
- Improved readability for the start page of Messaging
- Revamped and simplified 50+ features
- Introducing MIUI Labs
- Image search is turned on in MIUI Labs
- (Turn the filter for notifications on and off in the Settings.)
- Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
- Optimization - Adjusted time for tapping the Lock screen notifications(10-24)
- Fix - The search bar in the Notification shade wasn't displayed correctly(06-27)
- Home screen
- Optimization - Folders open faster(07-10)
- Optimization - Users can set their main Home screen in the editing mode(08-29)
- Optimization - Multiple themes supported on the clock widget(10-19)
- Optimization - Adding widgets to an empty spot with a single tap(10-31)
- Themes
- Optimization - Redesigned home page(08-24)
- Optimization - Updated Peach blossom and Asphalt themes(09-14)
- Optimization - Hide free and incompatible themes in the list of the purchased items(10-10)
- Optimization - "Add to favorites" icon adjustments(10-24)
- Optimization - Launching speed(07-01)
- Mi Account
- Optimization - Reduced the number of push notifications when the user is signed out(10-30)
- Quick Ball
- New - Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity(08-30)
- Version: V9.2.1.0.LXACNEK
- OS: MIUI 9
- Android: 5.0
- Changelog: Expand
- Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
- Optimization - Adjusted time for tapping the Lock screen notifications(10-24)
- Fix - The search bar in the Notification shade wasn't displayed correctly(06-27)
- Home screen
- Optimization - Folders open faster(07-10)
- Optimization - Users can set their main Home screen in the editing mode(08-29)
- Optimization - Multiple themes supported on the clock widget(10-19)
- Optimization - Adding widgets to an empty spot with a single tap(10-31)
- Themes
- Optimization - Redesigned home page(08-24)
- Optimization - Updated Peach blossom and Asphalt themes(09-14)
- Optimization - Hide free and incompatible themes in the list of the purchased items(10-10)
- Optimization - "Add to favorites" icon adjustments(10-24)
- Optimization - Launching speed(07-01)
- Mi Account
- Optimization - Reduced the number of push notifications when the user is signed out(10-30)
- Quick Ball
- New - Quick ball goes back to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity(08-30)
