MiaUI has started bringing 9 beta updates for the third batch of Xiaomi Mi and Redmi series smartphones. In the first batch, Xiaomi has offered MIUI 9 Global Beta on a handful of devices, and this has expanded the compatibility to include more devices in the second batch of updates.

The company is now launching the third batch of devices update, covering almost all the devices in its lineup. MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM is now available for various Mi and Redmi devices including its flagship Mi 6, Mi 5X, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4 (Snapdragon), Mi Mix, Mi Note 2, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5c, Mi Max 2, Mi Max, Mi 4s, Mi 4c, Mi Note, Redmi 4X among others. The company is offering a separate China Beta ROM for selected devices in its home market.

Xiaomi has posted a download link for the MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM on the company’s MIUI forum, and it also includes instructions for upgrading using the Fast Boot Flash or OTA update method. To recall, Xiaomi announced MIUI 9 with the Mi 5X in July and had detailed plans to roll out updates to all its devices.

Xiaomi’s new custom-skin version is based on Android 7.0 Nougat and offers support for split-screen multitasking and enhanced battery life using Doze on the go. The update enhances the user experience for the Chinese market with new features like image search, smart app launcher and smart assistant. Xiaomi plans to bring these features to other markets in the coming months.

Xiaomi’s retail partner Flipkart has confirmed that the MIUI 9 update will be rolled out on the company’s Redmi Note 4 smartphone in India. The MIUI 9 Global Beta is already available for the device, and the Redmi 4 is expected to be updated soon.