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CarbonROM 8.0 adds support for the OnePlus 7, 7T Pro, and Redmi Note 4 and improves app launch speeds
The team behind the CarbonROM project has now started rolling out new builds with several improvements and support for more devices.
It was just around 5 months ago that the CarbonROM team came back with a bang to shake up the custom ROM scene with their polished and feature-packed Android 10 builds (codenamed "PAX'). Since then, the team has added support for a couple of Sony and ASUS devices and revealed that they were shutting down the Android Oreo-based "Noct" branch. Now, the CarbonROM developers are back with a new release yet again, which brings support for a handful of OnePlus smartphones and brings even more improvements to the table.
Download: MIUI 11 stable update rolling out to several Xiaomi and Redmi devices!
MIUI 11 is rolling out to several Xiaomi and Redmi devices. Head on over for download links for Recovery ROM and Fastboot ROM to sideload the update!
MIUI 11 is the newest big release for Xiaomi smartphones, perhaps even bigger than an Android version jump. Features on Xiaomi devices are dictated more by their MIUI versions than the underlying Android version, so an MIUI version upgrade is an exciting event. MIUI 11 was announced in China in September 2019, bringing along new features such as animated AOD and Horizon Light for supported devices, new font, dynamic sound system, Mi Work and Mi Go app suites, and more changes. The first batch of MIUI 11 Betas was available for a bunch of devices, and over the next few weeks, devices like the Redmi K20 have begun receiving their stable MIUI 11 updates. Now, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that stable MIUI 11 update is rolling out to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7, Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Poco F1.
Developers port Android 10 to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi 6 Pro, OnePlus 5/5T, LG V30, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
Android 10 custom ROMs are now available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi 6 Pro, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, LG V30 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e! Check it out
Android 10 updates are now underway for several devices, either officially or unofficially. The latest version of Android was officially released early this month, and if you have a recent Pixel, OnePlus or Xiaomi device, then you may already be running the latest and greatest from Google. If you haven't yet, then an update may be underway and is set to come to your phone in the near future. Of course, custom ROMs are also an option, especially if you have a relatively older device. And custom ROMs based on Android 10 have started to pop up all across our forums. Now, the latest devices receiving unofficial Android 10 updates include the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi 6 Pro, the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 5T, the LG V30, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e.
Xiaomi ends MIUI beta support for the Redmi Note 4, Redmi 3S, 3X, and more
Xiaomi will no longer be sending MIUI beta updates to Redmi Note 4, Redmi 3S, Redmi 4 Series and a score of other devices.
Xiaomi is known to push the latest updates not only to its new but also older smartphones. Redmi Note 3, Mi 4, Mi MAX were some of the aged devices that received the MIUI 10 update as part of Xiaomi's commitment to keep older hardware running on new software. But after the company's announcement of establishing Redmi as an independent brand in China, it is now making certain changes to its strategy for updates. Xiaomi has announced that it will be withdrawing support for MIUI beta ROM for older devices "to ensure better stability".
Download MIUI 10 Global Stable for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi Note 4/4X
MIUI 10 Global Stable ROMs are now available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4/Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.
MIUI 10 is the latest version of MIUI, the proprietary custom user interface developed by Xiaomi. MIUI 10 Global was announced in June at the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 event. Since September, Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 10 Global Stable updates for many of its devices. The most recent device to get the MIUI 10 Global Stable update was the Xiaomi POCO F1. Now, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4/4X (Qualcomm Snapdragon variant) are the latest devices to get the MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 gets Android Pie (Android 9) port with everything working
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 can now get Android Pie (Android 9) thanks to an unofficial port. Basically all hardware functions work!
Xiaomi's smartphones are some of the most popular on our forums and for good reason. They're generally affordable but make compromises that people on a budget can live with. The popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with its 5.5-inch FHD display, Snapdragon 625, 4,100 mAh battery, 3/4GB RAM was one of the most popular budget devices in 2017 for that reason and remains one of the most popular on our forums with a sizable development community. The smartphone launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and received an official update to Android 7.0 Nougat, but thanks to XDA Senior Member abhishek987, owners of the Redmi Note 4 get to experience the latest version of Android, Android Pie (Android 9), with basically everything working.
Download the best Google Camera port for your Android device
The Google Camera Port Hub is a centralized location where you can go to find a working port for your device. Currently, the hub has over 40 devices listed.
One of the best developments in the Android community in recent years has been Google Camera ports. The Google Pixel's picture-taking ability is spectacular, even though the camera hardware may be better on other devices. A lot of the Google Pixel's photo magic comes from the Google Camera app. Features like HDR+ and portrait mode make the camera really shine. A vibrant community of developers and users has sprung up to bring these features to as many devices as possible.
MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.7.12 now available for 21 Xiaomi devices
Xiaomi has released MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.7.12 for 21 Xiaomi phones, including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Redmi 4X, Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and more.
Xiaomi has been making good progress when it comes to rolling-out MIUI Beta ROMs for its devices. The company has revealed the roll-out schedule of MIUI 10. The company's popular custom user interface comes in two variants: MIUI 10 China and MIUI 10 Global. The China ROM is intended for Chinese users, whereas the Global Beta ROM is intended for a global audience and comes with Google Play services integration. Xiaomi phones that are sold internationally ship with MIUI Global Stable ROM.
MIUI 10 China Alpha 8.7.2 now available for 11 Xiaomi devices
MIUI 10 China Alpha is now available for 11 Xiaomi devices, including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, Xiaomi Redmi 4X, Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Mi Max 2, and more.
MIUI is available in two forms: MIUI China Stable and MIUI Global Stable. The two ROMs have important differences in functionality, as Global ROMs are intended for a global audience. MIUI Global ROMs have Google Play services integration, while MIUI China ROMs don't come with Google Play services are integrated with Xiaomi's online services. Languages and region-specific functionality are different as well. It's important to keep the above the mind when dealing with MIUI 10. MIUI 10 China was announced by Xiaomi alongside the Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE at an event in China in May. MIUI 10 Global, on the other hand, was announced at the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 event in India last month.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, Xiaomi Mi Max, and more receiving MIUI 9.5 Global Stable ROM
Xiaomi has started rolling-out the MIUI 9.5 Global Stable ROM to the Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm variant (Redmi Note 4X), Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm variant, Mi Max, and more. The update brings MIUI notifications on par with stock Android.
In November, Xiaomi launched the global version of MIUI 9. The update began rolling out to the first batch of phones in the same month, starting with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. Then, in January, the company started rolling-out the MIUI 9.2 Global Stable update to supported devices, including the Redmi Note 3.
MIUI 9 Global Stable Update Released for Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon Variant
Xiaomi has released the MIUI 9 Global Stable update for the Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon variant. The ROM is available for flashing via recovery or fastboot.
Xiaomi announced the newest version of MIUI back in July along with the release in China of the Mi 5X, and then went on to release multiple MIUI 9 Global Beta ROMs for many devices. After months of beta testing for the Global version, the Chinese OEM announced the stable version of MIUI 9 on November 2 alongside the release of the Redmi Y1. Xiaomi stated that the roll-out would be a staged one; the first few devices to get the update would be the Redmi Note 4, the Mi Mix 2, the Mi Max 2, and the Redmi Y1; and every other Xiaomi device released since 2012 would get the update in December.
Get Ambient Display Gestures for any Redmi Note 4 AOSP/LOS-based ROM
A flashable zip to enable ambient display (XiaomiDoze) on LOS/AOSP based ROMs has just been released for the Xiaomi Remi Note 4! Check it out!
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, while an affordable device, uses its own flavor of Android called MIUI. Despite providing various features not found in other OEM ROMs (which some may argue are bloatware), one feature that the hardware supports but MIUI has lacked is ambient display. This feature shows you your notifications and the time by simply pulling the device out of your pocket, waving your hand over the device or getting a notification. However, thanks to XDA-Member Vidhanth, you can flash a zip file to enable ambient display gestures on any AOSP/LOS based ROM on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4! Check it out below!
XDA Senior Member piggZ has released a community port of Sailfish OS for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. The build is currently in alpha state so there are quite a few things either missing or broken at the moment.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 XDA Performance and Battery Life Review (Compared to Redmi Note 3)
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 picks up the mantle from Xiaomi's best selling device, the Redmi Note 3. Head on over for our performance and battery analysis!
Xiaomi started off 2017 in India with the release of the next iteration of their most successful device in the country. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the successor of last year's Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which was applauded for its performance and battery life, bringing in the best value package in its product category. With the Redmi Note 4, can Xiaomi improve on these two areas? Let's find out!