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Mi 8 Explorer
MIUI 12.5Chinaursa

Mi 8 Explorer Firmware (China)

Latest: V12.5.3.0.QEHCNXM · Android 10.0 · Nov 15, 2021

Latest builds

Latest Stable
V12.5.3.0.QEHCNXM
Nov 15, 2021
Latest Weekly
20.9.4
Sep 4, 2020
Android
10.0
Builds tracked
3

All Mi 8 Explorer (China) firmware

DeviceVersionAndroidBranchReleased
Mi 8 ExplorerChina · ursaV12.5.3.0.QEHCNXM
MIUI 12.5Stable
10.0Stable
Mi 8 ExplorerChina · ursa20.9.4
MIUI BetaWeekly
10.0Weekly
Mi 8 ExplorerChina · ursa9.9.3
MIUI BetaWeekly
9.0Weekly

About the Mi 8 Explorer

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Android smartphone. Announced May 2018. Features 6.21″ display, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 3000 mAh battery, 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM, Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Mi 8 Explorer update FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Mi 8 Explorer (China)?
The newest build is V12.5.3.0.QEHCNXM (MIUI 12.5, Android 10.0, Stable) released on November 15, 2021.
Has the Mi 8 Explorer (China) received HyperOS 3?
Not yet — no official HyperOS 3 build has been released for this model and region so far. This page updates automatically the moment it appears, or follow our Telegram channel for an instant alert.
What is the codename of the Mi 8 Explorer?
The Mi 8 Explorer (China) uses the codename ursa.
How do I update my Mi 8 Explorer manually?
Download the Recovery ROM below, then open Settings → About phone → HyperOS version, tap ⋮ → Choose update package and pick the file. The update keeps your data. Fastboot ROMs are for clean installs via Mi Flash Tool.