It was July when Lei Jun's company first began recruiting beta testers for Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro and 12T which they had to test in preview Android 14. After a rather long testing period, the first release of last year's top of the range is here. In fact, Android 14 has been definitively released for the 13 and 13 Pro models, but with a "but": only the I Pilot they can preview the new features of the latest update.
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Details on Android 14 for Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro
Let's start with some basic details. The Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are receiving the update Android 14 Stable Beta with firmware versions labeled as V14.0.2.0.UMCMIXM and V14.0.2.0.UMBMIXM respectively. This is a notable fact because Xiaomi took the initiative to release this update before Google's official announcement of Android 14. The MIUI 14 beta update has a size approximately 5,4 GB, suggesting that the full rollout of Android 14 is upon us. This is a positive sign for users of the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro, as it indicates that the device is among the company priorities to receive the latest software news.
Features and improvements
The next update to Android 14 will bring with it a number of new rules, including one that will prohibit the installation of outdated applications. This restriction will affect not only apps downloadable from the Google Play Store, but also APK files obtained from external sources. Initially, this barrier will only be imposed for applications created for older operating systems such as Jelly Bean, but it is expected that in the future it will also be extended to versions such as Android 6.0 and above.
Another noteworthy aspect of the future Android 14 is a more homogeneous and intuitive sharing menu. Using the Project Mainline module, Google resolved the discrepancies in the “Share“, providing a single platform for sharing content, regardless of the type of device or software in use. Furthermore, the new OS will allow the independent updating of system certificates essential for a secure internet connection, allowing older devices to go online without the need for a complete software update.
Android 14 will also see the introduction of Health Connect, a platform that will facilitate the exchange of information between various fitness apps, as MyFitnessPal, Samsung Health, FitBit e Google Fit. In addition, the possibility of satellite communications will be implemented, a feature similar to that introduced with the iPhone 14, which will be particularly useful in isolated places where cellular network coverage is limited or absent.
How to download Android 14 for Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro
As mentioned above, the Android 14 update for Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro is reserved for Mi Pilots, therefore to the so-called beta testers albeit in via Stable. This is why the update branch is Stable Beta. For those who would like to try the update in preview, we leave the download link below, exempting us in case of damage to the device following the download.
