Today Xiaomi rolled the May 2020 security patch to the Redmi 6A (Codename: cactus) globally with version V11.0.8.0.PCBMIXM. The update has no major changes apart from security patch and regular bug fix. If you are using the Redmi 6A, you can manually download and install MIUI 11.0.8.0 Global Stable ROM on Redmi 6A.
As we speak, the update has already started rolling over the air for users globally in a phased manner. It may take days or weeks to reach every device around the corner. In case, if you are not patient enough to wait, then follow this guide to install the update on your Redmi 6A (cactus).
MIUI 12 Update
Xiaomi in China rolled MIUI 12 beta for most of their devices. The update comes with software version
MIUI 12 Beta v20.4.27. There is no official beta update for Redmi 6A yet.
Manually Check OTA Updates
Before moving to the guide, we recommend you to first check if the OTA is already available for your device manually. To do that, go to the phone Settings > About Phone > Software update. Additionally, you can perform this task via the Software Updater app directly. If the software version V11.0.8.0.PCBMIXM is available, you can grab it.
Before downloading the OTA update, make sure to charge the phone battery up to 50% minimum and connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Changelog: MIUI 11.0.8.0
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- Updated Android Security Patch to May 2020. Increased system security
However, if you’re not getting the latest OTA update due to some unfortunate reason, don’t worry. You can follow the firmware installation guide below for your Xiaomi Redmi 6A model.
How to Install MIUI 11.0.8.0 Global Stable ROM for Redmi 6A (cactus)
Installing the stock ROM or upgrading the MIUI version on Xiaomi devices is comparatively easy. But you should follow all the pre-requirements and downloads below before proceeding.
Pre-Requirements:
- Supported for: Xiaomi Redmi 6A (cactus) only. The device should be running on stock ROM to apply the update.
- Requires: A PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
- Backup: Take a full Backup of Phone Data at first to keep the important files safe.
- Charge: Keep your device charged more than 50%.
Disclaimer:
We recommend to take a full backup first. GetDroidTips will not be held responsible for any type of issue on your device while or after following this guide or even flashing any file. So, proceed at your own risk.
Instructions to Install:
We assume that you’ve followed the downloads and requirements properly. Now, you can proceed to install MIUI 11.0.8.0 Global Stable ROM on Redmi 6A. Check out the guide link below along with a video tutorial as well.
Guide to Install MIUI ROM on Xiaomi Device [Recovery/Fastboot]
You can check out our full-depth tutorial video as well:
Video Guide on Steps to Flash Xiaomi Device using Fastboot Method
We hope that you’ve updated or installed the latest MIUI version on your Redmi 6A (cactus) successfully. Feel free to ask in the comments below for any queries.
