How to Update Mi 5 to Android Nougat Manually (MIUI 8 6.12.8)

Recently, Xiaomi released the Nougat Update for Mi 5 for China Variant. The Mi 5 Nougat update based on MIUI 8 6.12.8 ROM which starts rolling out through OTA. Here we provide OTA update and full Nougat Fastboot image for Mi 5 with that we can manually update Mi 5 to Android Nougat. This file can be flashed via on China as well as International variant. The Nougat OTA and Fastboot file Mi 5 is available which can be flashed through the latest version via Mi Flash Tool or Recovery but we will get soon the full Recovery ROM for Mi 5. We can manually update Mi 5 to Android Nougat or wait for the OTA update.

Already the latest Android Nougat update is available for several devices including Moto G4 Plus, Huawei Mate 8, and Galaxy S7 Edge but now available Android Nougat Update for Mi 5. To download MIUI 8 6.12.8 China Developer ROM for Mi 5 to update Mi 5 to Android 7.0 Nougat manually.

The latest Android 7.0 Nougat Update for Mi 5 packed with features including all Android Nougat features such as New Messaging Apps, Seamless update, Vulkan API, Multiwindow, Doze, Improved Notifications, along with system-level changes for Gallery, Contacts, and Settings. Download Android 7.0 Nougat Fastboot file for Mi 5.

MIUI 6.12.8 Features and Changelogs:

Settings

New – Limit the number of devices which can connect to your personal hotspot (12-08)

Market

Fix – Automatic updates were interrupted when App Store was stopped (12-08)

Security

Fix – Power saving features kept working after quitting Game speed boost (12-07)

Gallery

New – Black and white colors for doodles (12-05)

Weather

Optimization – Home page animation adjustments (12-06)

Optimization – UI improvements for selecting cities (12-06)

Highlights

New – Black and white colors for doodles (12-05)

New – Limit the number of devices which can connect to your personal hotspot (12-08)

Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar

Fix – Landscape mode issues with third party themes (12-06)

Download MIUI 8 6.12.8 for Mi 5

Download Nougat OTA Zip for Mi 5 MIUI 8 v6.12.8 – Official

Full Nougat Fastboot file for Mi 5 – Download

Note:

• Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
• It may format your data. So it is advisable to take a complete backup of your phone for safer side and then proceed.
• Make sure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the unexpected shutdown in-between the process.

How to Update Mi 5 to Android Nougat Manually:

For Recovery ROM

STEP 1:Download Nougat Recovery ROM for Mi 5 from above and save it on your device.

STEP 2:Now launch ‘Updater‘ app on your device.

STEP 3:Now click on the three-dot menu (‘…’ icon) at the top-right corner, and select the ‘choose update package‘.

STEP 4:Done. Your device will reboot on the latest version.

For Fastboot ROM

STEP 1:Download Mi Flash Tool, extract it and install it on your PC.

STEP 2:Now download MIUI 8 Fastboot ROM for your device from above.

STEP 3:Now boot your device into Fastboot mode by pressing ‘Volume Down + Power‘ button.

STEP 4:Connect your device to PC via micro USB cable.

STEP 5:Now extract the Fastboot ROM and copy its path on the PC.

STEP 6:Now open MI Flash Tool and Paste the address bar of the ROM file folder path copied from above.

STEP 7:First, click on the ‘Refresh‘ button (It will automatically recognize your device) and then click on the ‘Flash‘ button to flash MIUI 8 6.12.8 China Developer ROM on Mi 5.

STEP 8:Wait for some time to complete the process.

STEP 9:Done. Your device will boot on the latest version.