Mi 8 Explorer (EE) - ROMs China Stable Version List
V12.5.3.0.QEHCNXM (Latest)
OS: MIUI 12.5
Android: 10.0
Change log:Expand
- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Improved system security and stability
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V12.5.3.0.QEHCNXM_f74f11c229_10.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V12.5.3.0.QEHCNXM_20211028.0000.00_10.0_cn_9359431ffb.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V12.5.1.0.QEHCNXM(Rolled back)
OS: MIUI 12.5
Android: 10.0
Change log:Expand
- Highlights
- MIUI 12.5. Yours alone.
- System
- New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
- New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
- New: Response to gestures is now instant.
- Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
- System sounds
- New: Nature mix is a new exciting way of creating your own notification sound system.
- New: Hundreds of system sounds that represent animals from all around the world.
- System animations
- New: A new animation framework renders movement more realistically.
- New: New UI design is focused on visualization and making your interaction with the device more lifelike.
- Notes
- New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
- New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
- New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
- New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
- New: Dynamic layouts make bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
- New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
- All-new Notes.
- Privacy protection
- New: Now it's up to you who and when can track your online behavior.
- New: All apps now come with a security statement from GetApps.
- New: Privacy risk scanner.
- New: Control which apps access and delete items from your Gallery.
- New: A comprehensive overview of all sensitive permissions.
- New: You'll be notified whenever high-risk permissions are used and will be able to block the corresponding actions.
- New: Now you can see what apps access your clipboard and control access.
- New: Using approximate location adds up points to privacy protection.
- New: You can now manage sensitive permissions and related app behavior independently.
- New: The behavior of web pages is also tracked now, which helps you to block unwanted and malicious actions.
- Optimization: An all-new privacy protection page.
- IME
- New: Custom themes for keyboards.
- New: A more convenient way to move a cursor using the scrollbar.
- New: Function buttons support switching between languages and keyboards.
- New: You can press and hold the function buttons to access more features.
- Browser
- New: Wallpaper customization in the lite mode.
- Optimization: Redesigned Incognito mode.
- Optimization: Pages load much faster now.
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V12.5.1.0.QEHCNXM_beebe10a4e_10.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V12.5.1.0.QEHCNXM_20210707.0000.00_10.0_cn_c9efab0ded.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V12.0.5.0.QEHCNXM(Rolled back)
OS: MIUI 12
Android: 10.0
Change log:Expand
- Other
- Optimization: Increased system stability
- Optimization: Reduced system lag
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V12.0.5.0.QEHCNXM_de254be5c3_10.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V12.0.5.0.QEHCNXM_20210326.0000.00_10.0_cn_714066312a.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V12.0.4.0.QEHCNXM(Rolled back)
OS: MIUI 12
Android: 10.0
Change log:Expand
- Control center
- New: Tapping a blank spot in Control center closes it now
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V12.0.4.0.QEHCNXM_b6e7153077_10.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V12.0.4.0.QEHCNXM_20201228.0000.00_10.0_cn_420e1c9df9.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V12.0.2.0.QEHCNXM(Rolled back)
OS: MIUI 12
Android: 10.0
Change log:Expand
- Highlights
- MIUI 12. Yours alone.
- System animations
- New: All-new physically based animation engine with advanced architecture will refresh your device's look.
- New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.
- Optimization: Animations in selected scenes
- System visuals
- Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages.
- Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.
- Super wallpapers
- New: Super wallpapers break physical boundaries and keep inspiring you with every touch.
- Privacy protection
- New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
- New: Reset your device ID and control how it's used based on virtual ID technology.
- New: Grant permissions that will be used only while you're using an app.
- New: You can also grant permissions just once, and decide again next time a permission is required.
- New: Restrict access to telephony to third party apps.
- New: Return blank messages to the apps that require personal information.
- New: Receive notifications whenever apps record audio, use camera, or access your location.
- New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
- New: Get comprehensive stats on how apps use permissions in app behavior history.
- New: Visit privacy.miui.com to learn how MIUI protects your privacy.
- Optimization: Apps aren't allowed to launch other apps in the background now.
- Floating windows
- New: Pull down a notification sent by a messenger app to turn it into a floating window.
- New: Floating windows keep apps running in the foreground even when you pause to do other things.
- New: You can minimize a floating window using a full screen gesture.
- New: You can open an app in a floating window directly from Recents.
- Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split screen and floating windows.
- AI Call Assistant
- New: Mi AI can answer your calls now!
- New: You can record a customized greeting that will be played to the other person during AI calls.
- New: Customized greetings are also supported for outgoing calls.
- Xiaomi Health
- New: All-new Xiaomi Health gives you more options and makes your health stats more accurate.
- New: Put your device next to you before falling asleep to analyze your sleep cycle and record talking and snoring.
- New: You can sync data with supported wearable and smart home devices.
- New: Xiaomi Health can remind you to stand up and move when it detects that you've been sitting down for too long.
- New: The app also analyzes your stats and gives you simple health advice.
- New: Our new low-power consumption AI algorithm allows you to count steps and track workouts whenever your device is with you.
- Control center
- New: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen to open Control center.
- New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
- New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center
- New: When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center
- Optimization: MIUI 11 custom toggle order is preserved after updating to MIUI 12
- Fix: Some toggles disappeared from Control center in the editing mode
- Accessibility
- New: Mi Ditto combines dictation and speech output, making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.
- Dark mode
- New: Dark mode support is also provided for third party apps now.
- New: Contrast is lowered automatically in low light conditions to protect your eyes.
- New: Font weight is adjusted to Dark mode as well, reducing blur and glare.
- New: Wallpapers can be displayed in darker palette when your device switches to Dark mode.
- Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode
- Always-on display
- New: You can use custom images with Always-on display now.
- New: Usage history saves all your choices and allows you to come back to them.
- Trips
- New: Traffic and suggested routes to airports and train stations.
- New: You can track your previous trips now.
- New: Checklists for trips.
- New: Alarms for train arrivals.
- Mi Carrier Services
- New: View your SIM balance and mobile data usage stats.
- New: Save frequently used phone numbers to top up balance and buy mobile data later.
- New: Buy SIM cards and services.
- System
- Optimization: Full screen gestures are now ignored on the Lock screen alarm page
- Fix: Home screen went black and started flashing after unlocking in some cases
- Messaging
- New: Promotional messages are grouped according to their content now.
- Lock screen
- Fix: Custom signature didn't appear on the Lock screen
- Status bar, Notification shade
- New: Screen lights up with an animation now
- New: Status bar color gradient animation
- New: All-new design.
- Home screen
- New: Animated Home screen icons are neat and satisfying.
- New: We've added a new animation for uninstalling apps.
- New: Gravitational animations make returning to Home screen look seamless and natural.
- Themes
- New: More than 2000 new Always-on display themes.
- Screen Time
- New: Dashboard with the stats that cover 4 weeks is available now.
- Optimization: New design makes your Screen time stats more comprehensible.
- Weather
- New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
- Settings
- New: Security introduces new comprehensive privacy protection mechanisms.
- New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.
- New: New full screen gestures for switching between apps are available.
- File Manager
- New: Use the floating shortcut to filter and sort items, as well as switch view.
- Calendar
- New: New layout tailored for landscape orientation is available now.
- New: We added lots of fresh animations that will accompany your actions.
- New: Calendar cards will remind you about important events and anniversaries.
- Notes
- New: You can create folders with notes now.
- New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
- New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
- New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.
- Security
- New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
- New: Keep your home safe with smart home device alerts.
- New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.
- Xiaomi Cloud
- New: Shared family storage plan is available now.
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V12.0.2.0.QEHCNXM_9a608a65ae_10.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V12.0.2.0.QEHCNXM_20200815.0000.00_10.0_cn_ba908f6e1a.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V11.0.3.0.QEHCNXM(Rolled back)
OS: MIUI 11
Android: 10.0
Change log:Expand
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to March 2020. Increased system security.
- App lock
- New: App lock is supported for all apps now
- New: Revamped the start page and optimized some features
- Data usage
- Fix: Data usage warning appeared multiple times
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V11.0.3.0.QEHCNXM_ed3a873415_10.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V11.0.3.0.QEHCNXM_20200324.0000.00_10.0_cn_3085e679e5.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V11.0.2.0.QEHCNXM(Rolled back)
OS: MIUI 11
Android: 10.0
Change log:Expand
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to December 2019. Increased system security.
- Stable MIUI based on Android 10
- Lockscreen, status bar, Notification shade
- Fix: Couldn't open notification settings in the Notification shade in Second space
- Data usage
- Fix: Errors occurred after switching SIM cards
- Other
- Fix: Images overlapped in scrolling screenshots
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V11.0.2.0.QEHCNXM_39fcb8e8f6_10.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V11.0.2.0.QEHCNXM_20191227.0000.00_10.0_cn_df21c5e5d6.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V11.0.3.0.PEHCNXM
OS: MIUI 11
Android: 9.0
Change log:Expand
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to October 2019. Increased system security.
- Music
- Optimization: The UI of the player is more simple and intuitive now
- Optimization: Local songs and items in the favorites are arranged better now
- Fix: We improved a couple of things and fixed some bugs
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V11.0.3.0.PEHCNXM_a6cabc7cdf_9.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V11.0.3.0.PEHCNXM_20191023.0000.00_9.0_cn_ad3ca022b0.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V11.0.2.0.PEHCNXM
OS: MIUI 11
Android: 9.0
Change log:Expand
- Comprehensive design optimized for full screen display devices
- Removing visual clutter, improving touch controls, and refining the use of color allowed us to create the system where nothing stands between you and the content
- Always-on display
- Always-on display now comes with gorgeous dynamic themes. Essential information is displayed on your screen 24/7.
- Personalize your device with a unique signature
- Keep your screen alive with our amazing special effects
- Sounds of nature
- Notification sounds won't make you tired. Now, they keep changing dynamically, just like nature does.
- Mi Share
- Transfer files from phone to phone at breakneck speeds
- Documents
- Preview your documents before you open them
- Stay productive and efficient with our all-new Mi Doc Viewer
- Printing
- Print photos and files directly from your phone without installing any additional apps
- System
- New: Editing, sharing, and customizing your screenshots is now much easier
- Optimization: Removed unnecessary sound notifications for DND mode
- Optimization: Lock screen pocket mode
- Lockscreen, status bar, Notification shade
- New: More clock formats for Always-on display
- New: Use your fingerprint to open Home screen once you unlocked the device using face data and stayed on the Lock screen
- New: Different options for hiding the notch
- Optimization: Calendar icon on the turned off screen
- Optimization: Improved UI and layouts for selecting items that are displayed on the turned off screen
- Optimization: In-screen fingerprint scanner's response
- Fix: Issues with overlapping in Dual Clock settings
- Fix: Fingerprint icon didn't always appear on the Lock screen
- Fix: Fingerprint icon wasn't always displayed on the Lock screen
- Fix: Fingerprint icon didn't always disappear after unlocking
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V11.0.2.0.PEHCNXM_d379552ffb_9.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V11.0.2.0.PEHCNXM_20190920.0000.00_9.0_cn_9a7272e509.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V10.3.6.0.PEHCNXM
OS: MIUI 10
Android: 9.0
Change log:Expand
- Mi Cloud
- Optimization: Improved sync across multiple devices
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V10.3.6.0.PEHCNXM_acacd77b62_9.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V10.3.6.0.PEHCNXM_20190802.0000.00_9.0_cn_d83cb50a91.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V10.3.5.0.PEHCNXM
OS: MIUI 10
Android: 9.0
Change log:Expand
- System
- Optimization: Lock screen pocket mode
- Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to June 2019. Increased system security.
- Fix: A security leak allowed to run the code remotely
- Contacts
- Fix: Contacts couldn't be deleted from SIM cards in some cases
- Lockscreen, status bar, Notification shade
- New: You can choose not to show the fingerprint icon on the turned off screen. Fingerprint unlock will still work normally.
- New: Introducing customizable Lock screen clock (Settings > Lock screen & password > Advanced settings). New Lock screen clock doesn't work with third party themes.
- New: More clock formats for Ambient display
- New: Use your fingerprint to open Home screen once you unlocked the device using face data and stayed on the Lock screen
- New: NFC shortcut in the Notification shade
- Optimization: Fingerprint scanner couldn't be used when TalkBack was on
- Fix: Issues with overlapping in Dual Clock settings
- Fix: Screen didn't always light up for notifications
- Fix: Media volume couldn't be restored after receiving a notification
- Clock
- Fix: Timer button started flashing after being tapped
- Fix: Clock force closed on some specific dates
- Gallery
- New: Imtroducing AI Stories
- Settings
- Optimization: The Apps section of the Settings got a structural revamp
- Optimization: Sorting principles for Wi-Fi networks
- Game speed booster
- New: Floating windows for incoming calls during games
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V10.3.5.0.PEHCNXM_e2a104608b_9.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V10.3.5.0.PEHCNXM_20190709.0000.00_9.0_cn_73802c1eba.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V10.3.4.0.PEHCNXM
OS: MIUI 10
Android: 9.0
Change log:Expand
- Lockscreen, status bar, Notification shade
- New: NFC shortcut in the Notification shade
- Clock
- Fix: Timer button started flashing after being tapped
- Fix: Clock force closed on some specific dates
- Gallery
- New: Imtroducing AI Stories
- Settings
- Optimization: The Apps section of the Settings got a structural revamp
- Game speed booster
- New: Floating windows for incoming calls during games
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V10.3.4.0.PEHCNXM_a45ae692ea_9.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
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V10.2.1.0.PEHCNXM
OS: MIUI 10
Android: 9.0
Change log:Expand
- Camera
- New: You can shoot 960fps videos now
- File Explorer
- Fix: Sometimes it took too long for the thumbnails to refresh
- Recorder
- Fix: Recording status wasn't updated in the Notification shade when a recording was paused
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V10.2.1.0.PEHCNXM_dedaca3d40_9.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V10.2.1.0.PEHCNXM_20181227.0000.00_9.0_cn_e39da84693.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V10.1.2.0.PEHCNFI
OS: MIUI 10
Android: 9.0
Change log:Expand
- Other
- Fixed bugs
- Improved system stability
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V10.1.2.0.PEHCNFI_077fc553fa_9.0.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V10.1.2.0.PEHCNFI_20181126.0000.00_9.0_cn_c7bf6b3a00.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V10.0.12.0.OEHCNFH
OS: MIUI 10
Android: 8.1
Change log:Expand
- Other
- Fixed bugs
- Improved system stability
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V10.0.12.0.OEHCNFH_e5e9071825_8.1.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V10.0.12.0.OEHCNFH_20181126.0000.00_8.1_cn_cdcc9d93a8.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V10.0.9.0.OEHCNFH
OS: MIUI 10
Android: 8.1
Change log:Expand
- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Fixed bugs
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V10.0.9.0.OEHCNFH_7ece5602ea_8.1.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V10.0.9.0.OEHCNFH_20181017.0000.00_8.1_cn_a6b20ab969.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V10.0.6.0.OEHCNFH
OS: MIUI 10
Android: 8.1
Change log:Expand
- Other
- Improved system stability
- Optimized system performance
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V10.0.6.0.OEHCNFH_f915ad1ee9_8.1.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V10.0.6.0.OEHCNFH_20180912.0000.00_8.1_cn_0c6d0b915f.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
V9.6.7.0.OEHCNFD
OS: MIUI 9
Android: 8.1
Change log:Expand
- Other
- Fixed bugs
- Improved system stability
Recovery ROM
| File Name | miui_MI8Explorer_V9.6.7.0.OEHCNFD_8701b933eb_8.1.zip |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |
Fastboot ROM
| File Name | ursa_images_V9.6.7.0.OEHCNFD_20180801.0000.00_8.1_cn_0e1726cb69.tgz |
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| Link | Download | (Download to Mi Router) |