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Download MIUI 10 Global Stable (Android Oreo) for the Xiaomi Mi 5s
A new MIUI 10 Global stable update is rolling out to the Xiaomi Mi 5s, this time, based on Android Oreo. Check it out and download it now!
Xiaomi's 2016 flagship devices may seem old when placed next to the more-modern Xiaomi flagships like the Mi Mix 3, but they're still perfectly usable devices thanks to having a decent amount of RAM, storage, and battery capacity. The Xiaomi Mi 5s with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 mobile platform, up to 4 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage, a 3200 mAh battery, and a 12MP camera launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow in late 2016, and the only thing outdated about the device at its launch was the software version. Fortunately, the Mi 5s quickly received an update to Android 7.0 Nougat with the MIUI 9 rollout. Over a month ago, the device received an update to MIUI 10 with all the cosmetic and functional changes in tow, but it was still based on the Android 7.0 Nougat release. Now, the device is receiving another MIUI 10 Global Stable update: this time, based on Android Oreo (8.0).
Download MIUI 10 Global Stable for the Xiaomi Mi 5s
MIUI 10 Global Stable is now rolling out to the Xiaomi Mi 5s, bringing with it Xiaomi's newest customization interface. Download it now!
Xiaomi had a lot of awesome devices in 2016 such as the original Mi Mix which jumpstarted the trend of bezel-less smartphones. But Xiaomi's main flagship at the time was the Xiaomi Mi 5 and its revision, the Xiaomi Mi 5s. Featuring a 5.2" display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 3/4 GB of RAM configurations with 64/128 GB of storage, a 12MP rear-facing camera and a 3200 mAh battery, there was a lot to love about it back then. The device launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and was later upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 9. Now, the phone is receiving an update to the latest MIUI 10 Global Stable software.
How to check if your Android phone is powerful enough to run Fortnite Mobile
Are you wondering if your Android smartphone or tablet is powerful enough to run Fortnite Mobile? We have the detailed hardware compatibility list to check!
Fortnite, the massively popular free-to-play battle royale game, is coming soon to Android. Epic Games said the game would launch this summer but we now know that the game will likely launch as an exclusive on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. It won't be on the Google Play Store (but possibly on Samsung Galaxy Apps) as the game will be distributed from Epic Games' website. If you're wondering whether your Android smartphone or tablet is powerful enough to run Fortnite Mobile on Android, we have put together a comprehensive list of software and hardware requirements based on a configuration file we obtained from a leaked build of the Android app.
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.
List of Xiaomi phones that'll get single camera portrait mode with MIUI 10
A number of Xiaomi phones have been announced to receive single camera portrait mode, released with MIUI 10. Is your device supported?
With the recent announcement of MIUI 10, a huge number of new features are getting introduced on lots of Xiaomi devices. MIUI 10 boasts a brand new redesigned UI, for instance, along with optimizations for speed and artificial intelligence integration for photo taking. Interestingly, the company also announced that by training deep learning algorithms on roughly 100,000 photos, Xiaomi's single-camera devices will be able to take portrait mode photos on MIUI 10 - though they didn't confirm which devices would be able to take these photos.
What you need to know about MIUI 10 Global Beta
Wonder what's new in MIUI 10 and which devices will get it? You can see a list of features and supported Xiaomi Redmi and Xiaomi Mi devices in this article.
Xiaomi announced MIUI 10 in India yesterday. As they claim, the system's new version is "faster than fast." The four main focus points are speed, design, sound, and AI portraits. The first devices with MIUI 10 are the smartphones that are eligible for entry into the China Beta ROM (or can flash it manually). Xiaomi's representatives talked about a lot of things, so I'll do my best to break them down.
MIUI 9 was announced back in July 2017. The global version of MIUI 9 was launched in November, and since then, Xiaomi has slowly updated most of its smartphones with MIUI 9. MIUI 9 brought performance improvements, while the incremental MIUI 9.5 update also brought notification handling behavior in MIUI in line with stock Android. At an event in China, Xiaomi announced MIUI 10, the successor of MIUI 9, alongside the launch of the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and the Mi 8 SE.
LineageOS 15.1 Changelog 18: Reader Mode, "Chrome Home" in Jelly, Per-app network restrictions, and more
Since the last release of LineageOS 15.1, a ton of new features and devices have been added. We go over what's new in LineageOS including features like Reader Mode, a new reachability Chrome Home-like feature in Jelly browser, per-app network restrictions, and more.
On all supported devices, LineageOS 15.1 is released on a weekly basis. It can be hard to keep up with what's new in the popular AOSP-based custom ROM unless you religiously follow their Gerrit, so the team has put together a changelog to keep you updated on what's new in the ROM. Today, the team has published their 18th changelog, and there's a lot of features to cover since their last changelog post on April 1st. Here's what's new:
How to flash a Generic System Image (GSI) on Project Treble supported devices
So your device supports Project Treble, what does that mean for you? It means you can flash a Generic System Image such as LineageOS or Resurrection Remix! Enjoy AOSP-based custom ROMs! Here's a guide on how to install these ROMs.
If you've only heard of Project Treble in passing but haven't looked into it all that much, then you may have heard that it's supposed to help major Android updates roll out more quickly. At XDA, there's another benefit that we've spoken about at length: the ability to boot an AOSP Generic System Image (GSI) on any supported device. This means that devices that were once running heavily customized Android versions like Samsung Experience on the Samsung Galaxy S9 or EMUI 8 on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro can alternatively run software closer to that of the Google Pixel 2.
Here's a list of Android devices updated with Project Treble support
Project Treble is a major re-architecture of the way Android works. The result is that Android software updates should come faster on devices that support it. Also, it opens up a whole new avenue of custom ROMs. Check out if your device supports it!
Whereas Apple is able to keep most of their devices, even many older ones, up to date with the latest software (which sometimes involve rather controversial features), Android device makers have varying degrees of success keeping their devices up to date. Some device makers like Essential and Google are pretty good at providing security patches, while others can delay updates by months at a time. That's without considering major software updates such as from Android Nougat to Android Oreo, a software release which is installed on only slightly more than 1% of all Android devices. To combat slow Android updates, Google introduced Project Treble.
Xiaomi Mi 5s gains Project Treble Compatibility Unofficially
XDA Senior Member MZO has ported Project Treble to the Xiaomi Mi 5s and all other xiaomi/msm8996-common devices. The unofficial Project Treble device allows users of these devices to flash a Generic System Image of AOSP Android Oreo.
Project Treble is a major revamp of Android and we have followed its developments with close interest. The big potential benefit is that it allows manufacturers to roll out updates faster. However, the implications of this benefit won't be tested until later this year (when more Android phones are launched with Treble support).
LineageOS 15.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo has been officially announced
At long last, LineageOS 15.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo has been officially announced. The popular custom ROM brings a plethora of cool features to many devices. Come check out the full list of supported devices!
Following the demise of CyanogenMod at the end of 2016, its successor, LineageOS, has seen a meteoric rise in popularity. The project grew to support over 180 devices reaching over 1.8 million users thanks to the help of 700+ contributors. Now, the team is ready to move on to its next big milestone: re-basing on Android 8.1 Oreo. After teasing us back in December, the team has today announced that LineageOS 15.1 is ready.
Pixel 2's Portrait Mode Ported to some Non-Google Devices running Android Oreo
The Google Pixel 2's Portrait Mode feature in Google Camera has been ported to work on some non-Google devices like the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.
There are a few contenders for best smartphone camera of 2017, and many would argue that the Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL were the best mobile shooters. That's thanks in large part to the phone's exceptional combination of camera hardware with Google's prowess in image processing software as seen by their famous HDR+ technology. Ports of Google Camera with the HDR+ technology have been shown to dramatically improve the picture quality of budget phones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and flagship phones like the Essential Phone. The Pixel 2 camera experience is largely an iterative improvement over the first generation Pixel, though it adds some polish with features such as Motion Photos, Face Retouching, and lastly Portrait Mode.