How to update the applications on Redmi 8 Pro: all the ways and nuances

Why is it important to update apps on Redmi 8 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro, despite its age (released in 2019), remains a popular device among users due to balanced performance and support for MIUI. However, over time, applications start to run slower, errors or security vulnerabilities arise. Regular software updates solve these problems: fix bugs, add new features and close gaps in data protection.

On Redmi 8 Pro updates can be installed in several ways: through Google Play Market, branded store GetApps (from Xiaomi), manually via APK-files or through system settings MIUI. Each method has its own features, from automation to manual version control, and in this article we will discuss all the options, including solving typical errors (for example, 920 or 927 in the Play Market) and optimizing the process to save traffic and battery power.

It is important to consider that Redmi 8 Pro runs on Android 9/10 (depending on the version of MIUI), and some new applications may require a more recent OS. In such cases, updating through standard methods will be impossible – an alternative approach will be required, which will also be discussed below.

Method 1: Automatically Update via Google Play Market

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in Google Play Market, which checks for updates and installs them in the background to enable auto-update:

1. Open the Play Market and tap the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings → Network → Auto-Update applications.
3. Specify the preferred option: 📶 Through any network channel – updates will be downloaded both on the mobile network and over Wi-Fi (risk of overspending traffic). 📶 Wi-Fi only – a recommended option for saving the Internet package. ❌ Do not update automatically – manual control (suitable for limited traffic).

If auto-update is already enabled but apps aren’t updated, check:

• 🔄 Active Internet connection (sometimes Redmi 8 Pro forgets to connect to Wi-Fi after sleep).
• 📱 Is there enough free space in the memory (requires a minimum of 500 MB for temporary files).
• 🔒 No restrictions on settings → Annexes → Google Play Market → Mobile data (check "Background data" must be active).

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If Play Market issues a 924 error, clear the app cache: Settings → Apps → Google Play Market → Memory → Clear the cache.

Method 2: Manual Update via Play Market

Automation doesn't always work on time, especially if the app hasn't been updated in a long time, so you can force the updates to check:

1. Open Play Market and go to My Apps and Games (Icon) ☰ top-left).
2. The Update tab will show you a list of programs with available versions. Tap "Update all" or select specific applications.
3. If the update button is inactive, check it out: 🔌 Internet connection (sometimes Redmi 8 Pro blocks background traffic for Play Market). 📅 Date and time on your device (incorrect settings may block access to Google servers).

On the Redmi 8 Pro with MIUI 11/12, there may be a bug when the Play Market doesn't show updates, although they do.

1. Close the Play Market through the recent apps (swipe up).
2. Clear your Google Services data: Settings → Apps → Google Play Services → Memory → Memory Management → Clear all data.
3. Reboot your smartphone and check for updates again.

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Method 3: Update through the GetApps store

Xiaomi offers an alternative to the Play Market, the GetApps Store (formerly the Mi App Store), which is optimized for MIUI devices and often contains apps tailored to specific models, including the Redmi 8 Pro.

1. Open the GetApps app (the icon with the blue robot).
2. Go to the Update tab (the arrow icon down).
3. Click on “Update All” or select individual apps.

Method 4: Installation APK-manually

If the app is not updated through stores (for example, due to regional restrictions or an outdated version of Android on the Redmi 8 Pro), you can install it. APK-This method requires caution, because the risk of infecting the device with a virus is higher:

1. Download APK from a reliable source (we recommend APKMirror or the official website of the developer).
2. Before installation, allow installation from unknown sources: → Annexes → Application management → ☰ (menu) → Special access → Install unknown applications Select the browser or file manager through which you will open APK, and turn on the permission.
3. Open the downloaded file and follow the installer’s instructions.

Important: Redmi 8 Pro with MIUI 12+ may display a warning when installing an APK saying, “App is incompatible with your device.” This is due to the limitations of Google Play Protect. To circumvent the lock, temporarily disable protection in the Play Market settings (Play Protect → Settings → App Scanning).

Manual installation warnings:

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unreliable sources can lead to data theft or system damage (MD5/SHA-1) developer's website.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (e.g. banking) block work on devices with root access or modified firmware. On Redmi 8 Pro, this is true for SberBank Online and Tinkoff.

Method 5: Updating System Applications via MIUI

Some applications on the Redmi 8 Pro are system-based (e.g. Camera, Gallery, Security) and are not updated through stores, but with MIUI firmware.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click "Check Updates." If a new version of MIUI is available, install it, and it will update the system applications.
3. For individual updates (such as Mi Video or Mi Browser), use GetApps or APK-files from the official Xiaomi website.

Table of Redmi 8 Pro system applications that are updated only through MIUI:

If the system application is not working properly and the MIUI update is not available, you can try:

• 🔄 Reset the application settings: Settings → Annexes → [name] → Memory. → Drop it.
• 📥 Install a modified version (e.g. Google Camera for Redmi 8 Pro) via APK.

Solving Errors When Updating Applications

On Redmi 8 Pro, users often encounter errors when updating applications. Let’s consider the most common codes and how to fix them:

If the error persists, try:

• 🔧 Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 📡 Switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi (or vice versa).
• 🔄 Install an older version of the application and then update it to the current one.

For MIUI-related errors (such as the inability to update system applications), resetting to factory settings will help. Important: pre-back up data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

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If error 924 or 927 is repeated after all the manipulations, the problem may be in Google's servers.

Optimizing Updates: How to Save Traffic and Battery

Updating applications on the Redmi 8 Pro can consume a significant amount of traffic and battery power, especially if you have many programs installed.

• 📊 Limit Play Market background activity: Settings → Annexes → Google Play Market → Battery → Background activity → Limit
• 📵 Turn off auto-update for unnecessary apps: In Play Market, select the app → ☰ → "Remove from auto-update".
• 🔋 Set up Battery Mode for Play Market: Settings → Battery and productivity → Choice of battery mode → For Google Play Market, set “Limit background activity"
• 📡 Use data compression: Enable "Traffic Savings" in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Saving traffic.

For additional traffic savings:

• 🌐 Use it. VPN Data compression (e.g. Opera Max or Datally from Google).
• 📥 Download updates only via Wi-Fi by disabling mobile data for Play Market: Settings → Annexes → Google Play Market → Mobile data → Ban background traffic

If you have a memory card installed on the Redmi 8 Pro, transfer some applications to it to free up internal memory and speed up the update process:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Select the application → "Memory" → "Change" → specify SD-map.

FAQ: Frequent questions about app updates on Redmi 8 Pro