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Xiaomi Mi 8 SE

Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801released Apr 2014up to android 13latest android is 17
ro.product.devicesirius

other versions of this model: Xiaomi Mi 8 SE xmsiriusmatch the codename on your phone before flashing: builds aren't interchangeable

also sold as MI 8 SE · sirius

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
photo: PixelExperience

Codename shared with another phone. sirius is also the codename of the Sony Xperia Z2. Codenames are only unique per manufacturer, so before flashing, check that a build names the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, not just sirius.

No recent updates

Released Apr 2014, newest ROM build 2 years ago. Support looks quiet — check the build dates below before relying on it.

Hardware

SoC
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801
CPU
Krait 400
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 330
Architecture
arm
RAM
3 GB
Storage
16 GB
Screen
5.2" · 1920x1080 · IPS LCD
Battery
3200 mAh
Network
2G GSM · 3G UMTS · 4G LTE
Released
Apr 2014

Sensors & features

  • 3.5mm jack
  • A-GPS
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • FM radio
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • Gyroscope
  • Light sensor
  • MHL
  • NFC
  • Pedometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Stereo front speakers
  • USB OTG

ROMs · 02

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (codename sirius) has 2 tracked custom ROMs on CustomDroid — including PixelExperience, crDroid, running up to Android 13. Each listing links to the project's own download and install guide, and was last checked against the projects' catalogues on 6 Nov 2026.

Tick “compare” on two or three builds to see them side by side.

Android
  • PixelExperienceDiscontinuedPixel-style
    android 13, 12get.pixelexperience.org
    last build 30 Nov 2023 · checked 6 Nov 2026
    Install guideForumDownload
  • crDroidDiscontinuedheavy customisation
    android 12v8.2github.com
    files and SHA-256 as published
    • build file · v8.2 · 974.88 MB · 26 Feb 2022
      crDroidAndroid-12.0-20220226-sirius-v8.2.zip
      sha256 8bb945fbf8e3497fba28fa45b258a04eaca62a85f9ef9c3375856e7cf712d4b2

    What crDroid published when we last checked. Verify the file you download against the hash on the project's own page; if they differ, don't flash it.

    last build 26 Feb 2022 · checked 6 Nov 2026
    Install guideForumDownload
    direct file from 26 Feb 2022

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Before you flash

Flashing generally means unlocking the bootloader, booting a custom recovery, wiping, then installing the ROM. Exact steps differ per device and ROM, so follow the Install guide for the one you pick, and back up first. Check what can break (banking apps, DRM, carrier features) and how to get back to stock before you start. Why flash a custom ROM · All guides

This is a Qualcomm device, so on Windows you'll want the Google USB Driver (and QDLoader 9008 to unbrick) before your computer will see it in fastboot. Which USB drivers you need.

Timeline

  1. Sept 2026
    PixelExperience first tracked
  2. Oct 2026
    crDroid first tracked

Dates show when CustomDroid first indexed each ROM for this device, not when support originally launched.

ROM availability and links come from each project. CustomDroid indexes builds, it doesn't mirror them — always download from the official project, verify the file's hash/signature, confirm it matches your exact codename, and back up before flashing.