Android 8.0 Oreo based MIUI 9.6.1.0 Global Stable for Xiaomi Mi 5/5s is now available. Mi 5s is already running MIUI 10 beta ROM but this is the stable build and in this guide you will be able to download and install MIUI 9.6.1.0 Global Stable ROM on Mi 5s. The ROM is rolling out for a bunch of Xiaomi devices in which Mi 5s is the one, the ROM is based on Android 8.0 Oreo and V9.6.1.0.OADCNFD, so if you want to taste the Oreo cookie right away just follow our instructions below to download and install MIUI 9.6.1.0 Global Stable ROM on Mi 5s.
As we mentioned above, the ROM is based on Android 8.0 Oreo so you can get all the latest features of Oreo firmware on your device. The main goodies of Android Oreo include, PiP (Picture in Picture mode), Improved Doze mode, better Notifications control, notification dots, auto-fill and a lot more. The OTA is rolling out as we speak, but if you are getting impatient to install the update on your device just head to the installation section below. We have mentioned recovery and fastboot process to flash the new firmware on your device.
Download MIUI v9.6.1.0 Global Stable ROM for Xiaomi Mi 5s
Download the Recovery flashable MIUI 9.6.1.0 Global Stable ROM for Xiaomi Mi 5s. Link
Steps to install the V9.6.1.0.OADCNFD update on Xiaomi Mi 5s via recovery
Make sure your device is already running the previous MIUI 9 OS.
Grab the MIUI 9.6.1.0 Recovery ROM for your device and copy it on the internal storage of your device.
Now you need to launch the ‘Updater‘ app on your device.
Now at the top right corner click on the three-dot menu ‘…’ icon and select the ‘choose update package’.
Lets the process to complete.
Steps to install the V9.6.1.0.OADCNFD update on Xiaomi Mi 5s via fastboot
Download Xiaomi Mi A1 MIUI 9.6.1.0 Oreo update. [fastboot ROM]
Extract the fastboot ROM file you downloaded above and you’ll find a .bat extension file in the folder.
Download and install the latest ADB and fastboot drivers. Follow our guide to install them.
Now you need to boot your device into fastboot mode, to do so, turn off your device completely and then press Power + Vol Down Button at a time.
Once in fastboot then connect your phone to PC.
Double click the ROM file with .bat extension and lets the process complete.
That’s it! Once done with it your phone will boot the MIUI 9.6.1.0 Global Stable ROM for the first time.