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Xiaomi is launching a new Mi MIX smartphone on March 29
Xiaomi has confirmed that it is going to launch a new smartphone under the Mi MIX series at an event on March 29. Read on to know more!
Xiaomi has confirmed that it is going to bring back its popular Mi MIX series of smartphones. The last handset that we saw from the series was the Mi MIX Alpha last year, which was primarily a concept device with an insane wrap-around display. The newest addition to the Mi MIX family will be introduced at an event on March 29, where Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi 11 Ultra.
LineageOS 17.1 adds support for 5 Motorola and 4 Xiaomi devices, including the Moto G (2015), Xiaomi Mi 5, and others
Official LineageOS 17.1 builds based on Android 10 are now available for 5 Motorola and 4 Xiaomi smartphones, most of which are older devices.
The LineageOS infrastructure faced a security breach in early May, which caused almost a month-long pause in the team's workflow. Fortunately, the team managed to get back on track after fixing the issue, and they have now added a bunch of Motorola and Xiaomi phones to the official LineageOS 17.1 roster.
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.
Xiaomi Mi 5/5s/5s Plus, Mi Mix, Mi Note 2, and Nextbit Robin get support for LineageOS 16 based on Android Pie
The Xiaomi Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note 2, Mi Mix, and Nextbit Robin are the latest to get official support for LineageOS 16 based on Android Pie.
If you are interested in modding your device, whether it's in the short or long term, Xiaomi devices are great choices. The cheap prices of their smartphones coupled with custom development-friendliness helps a lot. One of the best ROMs available for these phones (and pretty much any phone, while we're at it) is LineageOS. Everyone's taste in ROMs is different, but LineageOS strikes a nice balance between pure stock Android and other feature-rich distributions. It adds a lot of features, but keeps all the unnecessary/gimmicky stuff out of the door. The Lineage team recently launched LineageOS 16, the latest iteration of their custom software, which is based on the Android Pie release.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi 5/Mi 6, Mi Mix/Mix 2, and Mi Note 2 get MIUI 10 Global Stable
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi 5, Mi 6, Mi Mix/Mix2 and the Mi Note 2 have all gotten a MIUI 10 Global Stable variant which you can try now.
MIUI 10 is the latest version of Xiaomi's custom build of Android. It has a number of features that aren't present in stock Android, and a few improvements over previous iterations. With a heavier focus on AI and the inclusion of all of the latest features from Android Oreo, MIUI 10 is the best version of MIUI yet. It has arrived on a number of different devices by Xiaomi by the way of both Chinese and Global beta ROMs, and that list is growing every day. The Global Stable version of MIUI 10 is now here for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Xiaomi Mi 5, the Xiaomi Mi 6, the Xiaomi Mi Mix, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 2.
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 9 China Stable (Android Oreo) available for Xiaomi Mi 5, Mi Note 2, and Mi Mix
Android 8.0 Oreo-based MIUI 9.6 Global Stable ROMs are now available for the Xiaomi Mi 5, Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and the Xiaomi Mi Mix.
MIUI 10 may be the latest version of Xiaomi's custom UI, but that doesn't mean that MIUI 9 has become obsolete. In fact, it will take months for Xiaomi to release Global Stable and China Stable ROMs for its devices. The company has already specified the roll-out schedule for MIUI 10 Global Beta, as well as MIUI 10 China Alpha. An important thing to note, however, is that a MIUI 10 update is separate from an Android Oreo update, as MIUI 10 ROMs can be based on older versions of Android.
Xiaomi EU releases unofficial MIUI 10 for Xiaomi devices
Xiaomi EU's unofficial MIUI 10 is here for the Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and more.
As surprising as it may be, Xiaomi devices are known for having an active development scene here on the XDA forums. Most of the custom development on Xiaomi phones that users come to our forums for is related to AOSP-based custom ROMs like LineageOS, CarbonROM, Pixel Experience, Resurrection Remix, and more. Fans of Xiaomi's MIUI may know of Xiaomi EU, a ROM that doesn't reside on our forums. While the name may make you think it's official, Xiaomi EU is actually an unofficial project that releases MIUI builds for many Xiaomi devices. Today, they've released their MIUI 10 builds for many devices like the Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and more.
MIUI 10 China Developer ROM now available for 10 Xiaomi phones
MIUI 10 China Beta is now available for 10 Xiaomi devices! You can flash it via downloading images and flashing with fastboot or receive the beta update.
The MIUI 10 Global ROM was announced nearly 2 weeks ago along the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 unveiling in India. This came about a week after the MIUI 10 China ROM was announced. The latest version of MIUI is a completely redesigned and reimagined version of Xiaomi's skin. We've covered every new feature it offered and the availability of the closed beta China Developer ROMs and Global Developer ROMs. Now, Xiaomi has announced the general availability of the MIUI 10 China Developer ROM for 10 Xiaomi phones. This includes the following devices:
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.
Xiaomi launches the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S in China with dual cameras and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S in China. The phone features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 system-on-chip. It has a 6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, dual 12MP + 12MP rear cameras, and is powered by a 3400mAh battery. It runs MIUI 9 on top of Android Oreo.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix foreshadowed the rise of taller displays when it was released in 2016 with a massive 6.4-inch display. In September, Xiaomi released the Mi Mix 2 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 system-on-chip and a smaller 6-inch Full HD+ (2160x1080) display. The phone was Xiaomi's flagship phone for the second half of 2017, competing with the likes of the OnePlus 5T and the Honor View 10. At an event in China on Tuesday, the company announced its next flagship: the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi Mix receive iPhone X-style gestures in latest MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM
Xiaomi has implemented iPhone X-style gestures in the latest MIUI 9 Global Begta ROM (8.3.1), or MIUI 9.5 or above. The list of phones supported includes the Mi Mix, the Mi Mix 2, the Redmi 5 and the Redmi 5 Plus, the Redmi Note 5 Pro, and upcoming full-screen devices.
The advent of 18:9 "full-screen" displays has meant that capacitive buttons have been replaced by on-screen buttons. For example, a 6-inch 18:9 display has more screen area than a 5.5-inch 16:9 display because of its increased height (as the width remains the same). However, the presence of onscreen buttons in phones with 18:9 displays means that some extent of the screen area gained has been spent in the onscreen navigation bar.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Tidbits: Bottom Front-Facing Camera, Wireless Charging, ARCore Support
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S will launch on March 27th with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Digging into firmware files, we have uncovered several pieces of information: it will have a bottom front facing camera, wireless charging capabilities, and ARCore support.
Xiaomi may not be the first device maker to launch a device with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (that crown goes to Samsung with the Galaxy S9), but they were certainly the first to announce a device with the chipset: the Mi 7. For whatever reason, the company pushed back the release date of the Mi 7 and is instead poised to announce the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S in its stead. Although the device has a launch date, the only information that has been officially confirmed is the fact that its sports the Snapdragon 845. Through firmware files XDA-Developers has exclusively obtained, we earlier reported on several key pieces of information about the device, and today we return with new tidbits of information.
Exploit Targets Qualcomm's EDL Mode, Affects Some Xiaomi, OnePlus, Nokia and other Devices
Qualcomm devices have an EDL mode, which as it turns out seems to be exploitable if you have the right tools released by the OEMs.
Devices with Qualcomm chipsets have a Primary Bootloader (PBL) which typically boots the Android system, but also houses an alternative boot mode known as EDL mode. EDL mode is Qualcomm's Emergency Download Mode and allows an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to force flash software on a device. This cannot be modified (read-only mode) and has full control over the device's storage. Many OEMs including OnePlus and Xiaomi have released tools (known as programmers) which utilize EDL mode and a protocol known as Firehose to unbrick a device, while other tools from companies such as Nokia have leaked. Firehose can utilize a number of commands to flash devices, along with the ability to examine the data within a device's memory. Security researchers Roee Hay (@roeehay) and Noam Hadad from Aleph Research have discovered critical device vulnerabilities using this mode, which effectively grants an attacker full device access.
MIUI 9 Global Now Available for Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Mi 6, Mi Mix and More
MIUI 9 Global is now available for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Mi 6, Mi Mix, Mi 5, and the Mi 5s Plus. It brings split screen and other features to the devices.
Xiaomi announced the global version of MIUI 9 on November 2 at an event in New Delhi, India, alongside the Redmi Y1. (Before the announcement, some users started receiving the update on the Mi 6, the Mi Mix 2, and the Mi Max 2.) On the same day, Xiaomi launched the MIUI 9 Beta Stable update for the Redmi Note 4, and shortly after, the ROM rolled out to all users. Now, Xiaomi is upgrading a few of the other flagships in its sprawling portfolio.