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Android 14 is already hitting these Xiaomi phones, but there's a catch

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By Arthur Brown
October 05, 2023
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Google just launched Android 14 for Pixel devices yesterday. We all expected it to just be on Pixel phones for a little while before making it to other manufacturers. However, Chinese OEM Xiaomi is already rolling Android 14 out to some of its phones, according to Android Authority. While this is the case, there could be a bit of a catch.

When Google releases the latest version of Android, other companies follow suit over the subsequent months. Of the third-party companies to distribute the new update, Samsung is usually the earliest. We all expected the Korean tech giant to be the first, but better luck next year, Samsung.

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Xiaomi is pushing Android 14 to its phones, but there’s a bit of a catch

Right now, the list of phones getting Android 14 is a bit short. Of course, it involves the company’s newer flagship handsets. The phones are the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 12T. We’re not sure if this list will expand to other phones in the near future.

The build numbers for the phones are as follows. For the Xiaomi 13, we have MIUI-V14.0.5.0.UMCMIXM and MIUI-V14.0.5.0.UMCEUXM.

Next, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has the numbers MIUI-V14.0.5.0.UMBMIXM and MIUI-V14.0.5.0.UMBEUXM.

Lastly, for the Xiaomi 12T, we have MIUI-V14.0.6.0.ULQMIXM and MIUI-V14.0.5.0.ULQEUXM.

When it comes to the changes, there aren’t many alterations to the software. We can expect some visual tweaks and upgraded functions. Other than that, you should expect a familiar experience.

So, what’s the catch?

This isn’t a major deal-breaker. However, it’s something to keep in mind if you plan on being an early adopter. Xiaomi says that this is the stable version of the software, but this might not be the most stable version of the software. The company said, “Xiaomi continues to work on the development and testing processes to ensure that this new version is experienced smoothly by users.”

This almost makes it seem like you’re getting a beta version of the software rather than the final stable release. So, if you plan on getting this software on day one, just beware that it might not be the most stable.