[Guide] MIUI 8.5 update rolls out for Xiaomi Redmi 4A

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1. MIUI 8.5 Changelog for Xiaomi Redmi 4A

2. Download MIUI 8.5 for Xiaomi Redmi 4A

3. Method 1: Flash Recovery ROM via System Update

4. Method 2: Flash Recovery ROM via FastbootUpdate

Xiaomi recently released MIUI 8.5 update for the Redmi 4A bringing various fixes for some popular issues raised by the community.

The update, carrying the build number V8.5.1.0.MCCMIED, weighs in at 1.3GB for the flashable zip file and 1.7GB for the fastboot tar file, both of which are included down below.

MIUI 8.5 Changelog for Xiaomi Redmi 4A

The latest update for the device fixes various bugs which were encountered by users in the previous MIUI 8.2 build. The current update lays greater emphasis on fixes rather than new features and provides miscellaneous optimisations for your device. The complete changelog can be viewed below:

Contacts

Optimization – Importing contacts from SIM cards
Optimization – Importing contacts from other devices
Fix – Couldn’t save contacts in some cases
Fix – Couldn’t save contacts in some cases
Fix – Couldn’t set contact photos in Gallery in some cases
Fix – Errors when adding contacts to a group

Messaging

Fix – Issues with SMS notifications in the DND mode inSecond space

Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar

Fix – Issues with locking the screen automatically
Fix – Notification shade issues

Home Screen

Fix – Switching spaces in Lite mode

Themes

New – Added fonts to themes

Camera

Optimization – Front camera Beautify
Fix – Photos couldn’t be synced in some cases
Fix – Font issues in video editor
Fix – UI text wasn’t fully displayed in some cases
Fix – Issues with permissions when sharing photos

Gallery

New – Selecting images in the Recent album
Optimization – Scaling issues with profile pics in People
Fix – Couldn’t find Google account in some cases

Clock/Calculator

Fix – Issues with scientific calculator

Mi Cloud

New – Instant backups in Mi Cloud

Misc.

Optimization – Issues with floating windows in Screenrecorder
Optimization – Fixed battery issues, extended battery life
Optimization – Search issues in Explorer for RTL languages
Fix – Issues with Mi Mover
Fix – Mi Drop’s issues caused by Android incompatibility

Download MIUI 8.5 for Xiaomi Redmi 4A

The MIUI 8.5 update can either be flashed via your recovery or via fastboot method, both of which have been provided in the links given below:

MIUI 8.5 Flashable Zip | Download
MIUI 8.5 Fastboot | Download

Each File has a separate installation method, both of which are mentioned down below:

Method 1: Flash Recovery ROM via System Update

Note: Ensure that you are running MIUI 8.2 Stock ROM else it may result in a bricked device

Download the MIUI 8.5 Flashable Zip provided in the above section
Move the downloaded file to the root of your internal storage
Launch Updater app on your device.
Click the ‘…’ icon at the top-right corner.
Select Choose update package
Select the downloaded file
Reboot the device if it does not reboot automatically

Your Redmi 4A should now be updated to MIUI 8.5

Method 2: Flash Recovery ROM via FastbootUpdate

This method is exclusively for Unlocked Bootloaders. In case your bootloader is locked, refer to the guide here to unlock your Redmi 4A.

Download MIUI ROM Flashing Tool
Download Fastboot files for Redmi 4A
Turn off the device
Press Volume Down+Power buttons simultaneously to enter Fastboot mode
Connect your device to PC via micro-USB cable
Extract the ROM and copy the file path
Install and run the MIUI ROM flashing tool and paste the path of the ROM as shown below
Click on the first button (circled out in yellow) to Refresh, and MiFlash should automatically recognise the device.
Now, click the second button (circled out in red) to flash the ROM file to the device.
Wait until the progress bar inside MiFlash turns fully green, which means the ROM has been installed successfully. Then your device should automatically boot to the new version.

Though the guide is simple enough, there are always chances of something going wrong. In case you get stuck or your device enters a bootloop, download the Mi PC Suite to restore your device.