How to become a MIUI 9 beta tester (guide)

Xiaomi has always been quick with updates, but the last update for MIUI 8 was released in May 2016, so the wait time for MIUI 9 is longer than ever. However, thankfully, Xiaomi is planning to release the MIUI 9 beta build along with Mi. On July 26th, it will be quintupled. The new MIUI update is expected to be based on Android 7.0 Nougat and comes with themes for a redesigned lock screen, always-on VPN, new launcher, and other standard Android features. The stable build of MIUI 9 is still more than a month away, but if you can’t wait to get your hands on Xiaomi’s latest MIUI update, you can become a beta tester for the same. So, without wasting any more time, let’s see how to become a MIUI 9 beta tester.

Devices compatible with MIUI 9 beta

I enrolled in the MIUI 9 beta program using Xiaomi Mi 6 and Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm version, but MIUI 9 beta is supported on 49 Xiaomi devices. You can check if your Mi or Redmi device is supported by searching the table below.

Apply for the MIUI 9 Beta Tester Program

1. First, download the “Xiaomi MIUI Forum” app from the Play Store .

2. In the MIUI Forums app, tap the profile icon on the top left and log in/sign up with your MIUI account.

3. Once done, tap the “Recruit” option on the app’s home page.

4. On the next page, select the Xiaomi device you own from the drop-down list and select your experience in the field of smartphones . Finally, you need to enter your reason for applying as a MIUI 9 beta tester.

5. When everything is complete, tap the Send button. A browser window will appear indicating that your application has been submitted.

That’s it. All you have to do now is hope your application gets selected. The first group of selected beta testers will be notified on July 25th , and the remaining groups will be notified shortly thereafter.

Note : This application is for the Chinese version of MIUI 9 Beta ROM. If you want to try the global variant instead, you’ll have to wait for more details from Xiaomi.

See also: 12 Cool Tips, Tricks and Hidden Features of MIUI 8

Ready to try MIUI 9?

Now all you have to do is wait for your application to be selected. Once selected, a message will be sent to your official Mi account or the email account registered with Mi with information on how to proceed with the installation of the MIUI 9 beta build. You might get to experience the beta build, so let us know your expectations for the new OS in the comments section.