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Xiaomi Mi Box S 2nd-Gen Picks Up a Huge April 2025 Security Update

Xiaomi surprises Mi Box S 2nd-Gen users with a rare and major security update

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Insights At a Glance:

  • Xiaomi has released a rare 737MB update for the Mi Box S 2nd-Gen, bringing it up to the April 2025 security patch — a major leap from July 2024.
  • The update gives the Mi Box S 2nd-Gen a surprising edge over even Chromecast with Google TV and the new Google Streamer, which are still on January 2025 patch.
  • Early users report improved performance, and it may resolve video playback frame drops experienced on older firmware.

If you own the Mi Box S 2nd-Gen, it’s time to check for updates — because Xiaomi just did something… rare. In a welcome twist, the company is rolling out a hefty new software update for its Google TV streaming box, and it includes the April 2025 Android security patch.

Clocking in at a chunky 737MB with build version RTT0.211222.001.774, the update is a notable jump from the previous version RTT0.211222.001.772, which was stuck on the July 2024 security patch. That’s nearly nine months of stagnation, which, let’s be honest, isn’t shocking coming from Xiaomi. Timely software updates haven’t exactly been their strong suit — especially not for budget devices like the Redmi series or even their smart streaming products.

But this time, the Mi Box S 2nd-Gen is defying expectations. With this update, it leapfrogs over both the Chromecast with Google TV and the newer Google Streamer, both of which are still hanging out on the January 2025 patch — despite running the newer Android 14 OS. So yeah, hats off to Xiaomi for this one.

What’s even better? Early adopters report that the update is running smoothly. Some users who’d been battling the dreaded frame drops — particularly during video playback after 20 to 40 minutes — are hopeful this update could finally put that issue to bed. While it’s too early for a verdict, this patch might just be the performance refresh you’ve been waiting for.

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Of course, we don’t expect Xiaomi to keep this momentum going for its streaming devices. This is a one-off fluke in a sea of delayed updates. But for now, Mi Box S 2nd-Gen owners have something to celebrate — and perhaps a reason to fall in love with their little black box all over again.

So go on, hit that update button. Who knows? This might just be the smoothest stream you’ve had in a while.

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Hillary Keverenge

Making tech news helpful, and sometimes a little heated.

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