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Android 14 beta tacker: List of major phones getting the latest update
A lot of phones have already received a taste of Android 14, with more to follow soon.
Android 14 picked up the "beta" tag a while ago on Google Pixel devices, but that doesn't mean the non-Google phone you’re carrying in your pocket will get the same treatment anytime soon. This is because, unlike Apple, Google allows other OEMs to customize Android and ship their phones with various skins, which naturally takes time to develop and evaluate whenever a new version of the operating system is about to release.
Xiaomi shows off 300W charging, making 240W passé
Xiaomi has shared its 300W charging technology, taking a smartphone from zero to 100 percent in just five minutes.
Just when you thought Realme's 240W charging speeds were lightning quick, Xiaomi drops the mic by showing off its 300W charging technology. The firm shared a demo of its new tech, charging up a modified Note 12 Pro with a 4,100mAh battery in just five minutes. As you can imagine, that kind of speed isn't just impressive, quite frankly, it's mind-blowing. While Xiaomi didn't really show off how this magic is accomplished, you can be certain that this charging tech will eventually find its way into upcoming handsets.
We've opened forums for the OnePlus Pad, OnePlus 11R, Poco X5 Pro, and Poco M4 5G
Head over by clicking the links in the post
Since we last added new forum pages for the latest smartphones, OnePlus and Poco have announced a couple of new devices. OnePlus unveiled its first tablet, the OnePlus Pad, alongside the affordable OnePlus 11R. Poco, on the other hand, announced the Poco X5 series. We've now opened forum pages for these devices to give buyers and enthusiasts a place for discussions, aftermarket development, third-party mods, and more. In addition, we've added a forum page for the Poco M4 5G and its siblings.
XDA forums are now open for the OnePlus 11, Lenovo ThinkPhone, Motorola Edge 30, Redmi Note 12 series, and more
Dig into the world of aftermarket development, participate in discussions, and more!
If you're having a hard time keeping up with all the phone announcements, we don't blame you. In fact, it only gets crazier as we move further into the year. To make it easier for potential buyers and enthusiasts to find all relevant information in one place, we have decided to open up XDA forums for the newly announced OnePlus 11 and Lenovo ThinkPhone. We've also gotten around to opening new forum pages for a couple of older devices, like the Redmi Note 12 series and the Motorola Edge 30.
Fast Charging Explained: The slowest to the fastest Fast Charging technologies
Curious about fast charging? Here's everything you need to know about fast wired charging standards and how to pick the best charger!
Smartphones are getting smarter by the minute, and as a result, our smartphone usage is ballooning. This spike in smartphone usage has inspired companies to devise newer methods to improve battery backup. While making batteries bigger is the most obvious choice, the bulking it causes to a smartphone is also unavoidable. The next best alternative is to slash the torturous waiting periods for charging, allowing users to get several hours of usage from just a few minutes of charging. The demand for fast charging is mushrooming parallel to our smartphone needs. That is why almost all smartphone manufacturers are trying to compete by improvising on the existing charging technologies.
Redmi K60 series with flagship Qualcomm & MediaTek SoCs to launch next week
Xiaomi will launch the affordable flagships in China on December 27
After unveiling the premium Xiaomi 13 series in China earlier this month, Xiaomi is now gearing up to unveil its latest affordable flagship lineup under the Redmi brand. The company has confirmed that it will launch the Redmi K60 series in China on December 27, and the lineup will include three devices featuring flagship Qualcomm and MediaTek SoCs.
XDA forums are now open for the Galaxy A73, Galaxy Watch 5, Xiaomi 11T, and Xiaomi 12T Pro
Head over to engage in discussions, third-party development, mods, and more!
Since we last added new forum pages for the latest smartphones, many of you have requested forum pages for a couple of popular devices. We've finally gotten around to opening new forum pages for a couple of these devices, like the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy Watch 5, Xiaomi 11T, and the Xiaomi 12T Pro (AKA Redmi K50 Ultra). If you're rocking one of these devices, head to its forum page by following the link below to engage in discussions, third-party development, mods, and more.
Redmi's latest Note series devices bring a 200MP camera and 210W fast charging to the masses
All four devices in the lineup feature 120Hz OLED displays and run MIIUI 13 out of the box.
Xiaomi today lifted the covers off the latest devices in its popular Redmi Note lineup. The all-new Redmi Note 12 series includes four phones -- the regular Redmi Note 12, the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, and the Redmi Note 12 Pro Discovery Edition. All four devices in the lineup offer impressive hardware at attractive price points, which should land them a spot in our list of the best cheap Android phones this year.
Redmi K50i Review: Lightning-fast performance at a low price
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 11T Pro as the Redmi K50i in India. Let's find out if its worth buying in our Redmi K50i Review.
The Redmi K50i is the latest phone in the K-series that's titanically popular in India and beyond. This particular smartphone is a spiritual successor to the Redmi K20 Pro that debuted back in 2019. As is tradition for the K-series phones, the new Redmi K50i brings some powerful internals at an affordable price. There's a lot to like about the Redmi K50i but its performance is the main attraction here and the phone cuts through tasks like a hot knife through butter.
Redmi K50i Unboxing: What's inside the box?
Let's check out the Redmi K50i unboxing to take a look at everything you get inside the retail box of this phone in India.
The Redmi K50i has finally arrived in India and it's the first Redmi K-series phone from the brand in three years. This particular phone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 8100 chip, and is touted to be one of the fastest phones in its segment. If you're interested in buying this phone and are wondering what you get inside the box, then we've got you covered. Here's everything you get inside the Redmi K50i's retail box in India:
The Redmi Note 11T Pro makes its way to the Indian market as the Redmi K50i
Xiaomi today launched the Redmi K50i in the Indian market. It's a rebranded Chinese Redmi Note 11T Pro with the same design and specifications.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus in China this May. The devices offered 144Hz high refresh rate LCD panels and MediaTek's Dimensity 8100 chipset at an affordable price, making them great picks for budget-conscious mobile gamers. Xiaomi has now brought one of these devices to the Indian market but with a different marketing name -- the Redmi K50i.
LineageOS 19 builds are here for the Samsung Galaxy S10, POCO F2 Pro, POCO F3, and more
The first builds of LineageOS 19 are out for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, POCO F2 Pro, POCO F3, Mi 10T/10T Lite, and Essential Phone.
The LineageOS team has been hard at work extending official LineageOS 19 builds based on Android 12 to as many devices as possible. The developers released the first official builds for nearly 40 devices back in April and added some more smartphones to the roster over the next few weeks. Now, the maintainers have extended support to several more devices, including the POCO F2 Pro, POCO F3, and the global Exynos edition of the Samsung Galaxy S10.
XDA Forums are now open for the Nothing Phone 1, Moto Edge Plus (2022), and Redmi Note 11S 4G
XDA Forums for the Motorola Edge Plus (2022), Redmi Note 11s 4G, and the upcoming Nothing Phone 1 are now live!
Since we last added forum pages for some of the latest smartphones, OEMs have released two exciting devices -- the Motorola Edge Plus (2022) and the Redmi Note 11S 4G/POCO M4 Pro 4G. We've now opened XDA forum pages for these two phones, along with one for the upcoming Nothing Phone 1.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G Unboxing: What’s in the box?
The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G is a well-rounded mid-ranger from Xiaomi that will suit most average users. This is what you get inside its box!
Xiaomi has an extensive portfolio in key Asian markets like India, China, Indonesia, and beyond. Thanks to its insane value, the Redmi Note series is one of the most popular mobile lineups globally. For 2022, Xiaomi has a full refresh for its Redmi Note lineup, with devices like the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G occupying the top-end within this branding. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G in India in March, and the company launched another device with the same name for the global market as well. If you are wondering what do you get inside the box for the Indian Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, we're here to answer that question for you.
Xiaomi brings the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, Redmi Note 11S, and Redmi 10 5G to international markets
Xiaomi brings the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, Redmi Note 11S, and Redmi 10 5G to international markets, but with several changes.
Shortly after debuting the Redmi Note 11 lineup in China, Xiaomi launched four Redmi Note 11 series devices globally. However, the devices launched in international markets did not feature the same hardware as the Chinese models, even though they featured the same design and marketing names. It seems like Xiaomi has no plans to abandon this annoying trend, as the company has now launched three more devices in international markets that are rebranded versions of existing Xiaomi/Redmi phones.
Xiaomi launches the Redmi 10 in India, but its not the same device available internationally
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 10 in India, but it's not the same device that has been on sale in international markets. Read on to know more!
Xiaomi launched the budget-friendly Redmi 10 globally in August last year. But the company didn't bring the device to the Indian market at the time. Instead, Indian buyers got the Redmi 10 Prime a month after the initial launch, which was essentially the same device with a bigger battery. Xiaomi has now launched the vanilla Redmi 10 in India, but it's not the same device that has been on sale in international markets for the last few months. Instead, the Redmi 10 (India) is very likely a rebranded Redmi 10C that was just launched in Africa some days ago.
Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G in India
Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the new Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G in India. Read on to know more about these mid-rangers!
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 11 lineup can be considered its flagship lineup for the globe, with enough Redmi Notes sold every year to eclipse all their other lineups and even other OEMs. Xiaomi also has been adding a whole bunch of models to the lineup, serving a larger range of needs and budgets than what the original Redmi Note lineup started off to serve. The company is now adding two devices to its lineup in India with the launch of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro (4G).
Download: MIUI 12 stable update rolling out to several Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices
MIUI 12 stable builds have begun rolling out to several Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. Head on over for Recovery ROM and Fastboot ROM download links!
MIUI 12 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 a MIUI version upgrade is an exciting event. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that have received their official MIUI 12 stable updates. We'll update it regularly with fresh builds!
Download: MIUI Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices [Update: June 22 PRE builds]
Xiaomi has publicly announced MIUI 12, the latest version of their custom Android skin. If you're interested in trying out, closed betas are now available!
The latest version of Xiaomi's custom Android skin - MIUI 13 - is finally here. The latest iteration of MIUI has been unveiled at the Xiaomi 12 launch event in China. Compared to MIUI 12/12.5, MIUI 13 brings in a slew of improvements, visual overhauls, and a handful of new features. We have already extracted the new live wallpapers, and now we are presenting the downloading links of the MIUI 13 beta firmware packages for a bunch of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices.
Android 12 and 12L Custom ROM List: Unofficially update your Android smartphone!
Want a taste of Google's latest Android 12 update, but don't want to wait for your manufacturer? Check out our list of Android 12 custom ROMs!
Ever since Google announced the arrival of Android 12's stable release and dropped the source code to AOSP, the tinkering party is underway here at XDA. But unless you own a current-generation Google Pixel device, there’s a very good chance that you will have to wait for a few months to have your OEM send across the latest dessert onto your phone.