Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat based MIUI 8.5 update for the Redmi Note 4. The update is being pushed out in a phased manner and the handset is expected to receive MIUI 9 update starting August 11.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has started receiving Android 7.0 Nougat update. The update weighing in at around 1.3GB is currently being rolled out to Redmi Note 4 users in Greece. The update brings the smartphone to Xiaomi's MIUI 8.5 based on Android 7.0 Nougat version.
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The update, first spotted by GizChina, also includes Android security patch for the month of July. The MIUI 8.5 is a global ROM and it should soon begin rolling out in other countries as well. The Redmi Note 4 was launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow early this year, and this update should prepare the device for the MIUI 9 update scheduled to roll out on August 11.
To recall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (also called Redmi Note 4X in China) was announced in January with upgraded specifications. The handset is the best-selling smartphone for the Chinese company in India. It sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. The Redmi Note 4 is available in three versions: 2GB and 3GB RAM variants with 32GB storage and a 4GB RAM model with 64GB storage.
The smartphone sports a 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and dual-LED flash. It also features a 5MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture and support for 1080p video recording. The handset features a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and is backed by a 4100mAh battery. The smartphone starts at Rs 9,999 for the 2GB RAM variant, while the 4GB RAM variant retails for Rs 12,999.