What is firmware for Mi 8 Explorer China?

Firmware is the system software that runs on your Mi 8 Explorer China device. It includes the operating system and core system software. Official firmware ensures stability, security, and performance of your device.

How do I install Mi 8 Explorer China firmware?

Download the firmware file from FirmwareMirror, verify the MD5 checksum, and use official tools like Mi Unlock Tool or Fastboot to flash the firmware. Always backup your data before flashing.

Is it safe to download firmware from FirmwareMirror?

Yes, FirmwareMirror provides official firmware files. We verify MD5 checksums and provide multiple mirrors for reliability. Always verify the checksum after download.

What are regional firmware versions?

Regional versions are firmware builds optimized for specific countries or regions. They may include region-specific apps, languages, and network compatibility.

Download Mi 8 Explorer China Firmware & MIUI ROM [ursa]

Firmware Downloads

Find and download official MIUI firmware for Mi 8 Explorer China (ursa). All firmware files include MD5 hash verification and are available for direct download.

Mi 8 Explorer

Version	Method	Size	Release Date	MD5 Hash	Download
20.9.3	Fastboot	2.24 GB	2020-09-03	`N/A`	Download
20.8.27	Fastboot	2.23 GB	2020-08-28	`N/A`	Download
20.8.13	Fastboot	2.23 GB	2020-08-13	`N/A`	Download
20.7.23	Fastboot	2.22 GB	2020-07-23	`N/A`	Download
20.7.16	Fastboot	2.21 GB	2020-07-16	`N/A`	Download
20.7.9	Fastboot	2.21 GB	2020-07-09	`N/A`	Download
20.7.2	Fastboot	2.21 GB	2020-07-02	`N/A`	Download
20.6.18	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-06-18	`N/A`	Download
20.6.11	Fastboot	2.19 GB	2020-06-11	`N/A`	Download
20.6.4	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-06-04	`N/A`	Download
20.5.28	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-05-28	`N/A`	Download
20.5.21	Fastboot	2.19 GB	2020-05-21	`N/A`	Download
20.5.14	Fastboot	2.14 GB	2020-05-15	`N/A`	Download
20.5.7	Fastboot	2.13 GB	2020-05-08	`N/A`	Download
20.4.30	Fastboot	2.13 GB	2020-04-30	`N/A`	Download
20.4.27	Fastboot	2.17 GB	2020-04-27	`N/A`	Download
20.3.26	Fastboot	2.27 GB	2020-03-26	`N/A`	Download
20.3.19	Fastboot	2.27 GB	2020-03-19	`N/A`	Download
20.3.12	Fastboot	2.26 GB	2020-03-12	`N/A`	Download
20.3.5	Fastboot	2.24 GB	2020-03-06	`N/A`	Download
20.2.27	Fastboot	2.23 GB	2020-02-27	`N/A`	Download
20.1.21	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-02-08	`N/A`	Download
20.1.16	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-01-17	`N/A`	Download
20.1.9	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-01-09	`N/A`	Download
20.1.2	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-01-03	`N/A`	Download
9.12.26	Fastboot	2.23 GB	2019-12-27	`N/A`	Download
9.12.19	Fastboot	2.21 GB	2019-12-20	`N/A`	Download
9.12.12	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2019-12-13	`N/A`	Download
9.12.5	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2019-12-06	`N/A`	Download
9.11.28	Fastboot	2.19 GB	2019-11-29	`N/A`	Download
9.11.21	Fastboot	2.18 GB	2019-11-22	`N/A`	Download
9.11.7	Fastboot	2.18 GB	2019-11-08	`N/A`	Download
9.10.24	Fastboot	2.18 GB	2019-10-25	`N/A`	Download
9.9.26	Fastboot	2.17 GB	2019-10-17	`N/A`	Download

Mi 8 Explorer China

Version	Method	Size	Release Date	MD5 Hash	Download
20.9.3	Fastboot	2.24 GB	2020-09-03	`N/A`	Download
20.8.27	Fastboot	2.23 GB	2020-08-28	`N/A`	Download
20.8.13	Fastboot	2.23 GB	2020-08-13	`N/A`	Download
20.7.23	Fastboot	2.22 GB	2020-07-23	`N/A`	Download
20.7.16	Fastboot	2.21 GB	2020-07-16	`N/A`	Download
20.7.9	Fastboot	2.21 GB	2020-07-09	`N/A`	Download
20.7.2	Fastboot	2.21 GB	2020-07-02	`N/A`	Download
20.6.18	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-06-18	`N/A`	Download
20.6.11	Fastboot	2.19 GB	2020-06-11	`N/A`	Download
20.6.4	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-06-04	`N/A`	Download
20.5.28	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-05-28	`N/A`	Download
20.5.21	Fastboot	2.19 GB	2020-05-21	`N/A`	Download
20.5.14	Fastboot	2.14 GB	2020-05-15	`N/A`	Download
20.5.7	Fastboot	2.13 GB	2020-05-08	`N/A`	Download
20.4.30	Fastboot	2.13 GB	2020-04-30	`N/A`	Download
20.4.27	Fastboot	2.17 GB	2020-04-27	`N/A`	Download
20.3.26	Fastboot	2.27 GB	2020-03-26	`N/A`	Download
20.3.19	Fastboot	2.27 GB	2020-03-19	`N/A`	Download
20.3.12	Fastboot	2.26 GB	2020-03-12	`N/A`	Download
20.3.5	Fastboot	2.24 GB	2020-03-06	`N/A`	Download
20.2.27	Fastboot	2.23 GB	2020-02-27	`N/A`	Download
20.1.21	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-02-08	`N/A`	Download
20.1.16	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-01-17	`N/A`	Download
20.1.9	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-01-09	`N/A`	Download
20.1.2	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2020-01-03	`N/A`	Download
9.12.26	Fastboot	2.23 GB	2019-12-27	`N/A`	Download
9.12.19	Fastboot	2.21 GB	2019-12-20	`N/A`	Download
9.12.12	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2019-12-13	`N/A`	Download
9.12.5	Fastboot	2.2 GB	2019-12-06	`N/A`	Download
9.11.28	Fastboot	2.19 GB	2019-11-29	`N/A`	Download
9.11.21	Fastboot	2.18 GB	2019-11-22	`N/A`	Download
9.11.7	Fastboot	2.18 GB	2019-11-08	`N/A`	Download
9.10.24	Fastboot	2.18 GB	2019-10-25	`N/A`	Download
9.9.26	Fastboot	2.17 GB	2019-10-17	`N/A`	Download

Device Specifications

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition runs MIUI 10 based on Android Oreo and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) ...

For China

Network	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
		CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
	4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch	Announced	2018, May. Released 2018, July
Launch	Status	Discontinued

Body	Dimensions	154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
	Weight	177 g (6.24 oz)
	Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
	SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display	Type	Super AMOLED, HDR10
	Size	6.21 inches, 97.1 cm² (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform	OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
	Chipset	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
	GPU	Adreno 630

Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera	Dual	12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
	Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 720p@960fps

Selfie camera	Single	20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
	Video	1080p@30fps

Sound	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	No

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
	Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	USB Type-C

Features	Sensors	Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Battery	Type	Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	18W wired, QC4

Misc	Colors	Black (transparent back)
	Price	About 400 EUR

Data source: GSMArena

How to Flash Firmware

Steps to Install Firmware:

Download the ROM: Choose the appropriate firmware version above for your device region
Backup Your Data: All data will be erased during flashing
Unlock Bootloader: Required for some devices (check device-specific requirements)
Download Tools: Download MIUI Flash Tool or use ADB/Fastboot
Flash the ROM: Follow the tool's instructions to flash the downloaded firmware
Verify: Restart and verify successful installation

⚠️ Warning: Flashing custom ROMs may void your warranty. Proceed at your own risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe to flash official firmware?

A: Yes, flashing official firmware is generally safe and won't void your warranty if done through official methods.

Q: What's the difference between Recovery and Fastboot ROMs?

A: Recovery ROMs are flashed from recovery mode, while Fastboot ROMs require bootloader unlock and ADB tools.

Q: Can I downgrade to an older firmware version?

A: Some devices allow downgrading, but it depends on the device and region. Check device-specific forums first.

Q: What if flashing fails?

A: If flashing fails, try using the official tool, ensure USB drivers are installed, and check device compatibility.

Mi 8 Explorer China