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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!
Kernel sources for the Motorola Moto E7/E7 Plus and a truckload of Xiaomi devices are now available
Kernel sources for the Motorola Moto E7 series and several Xiaomi phones, including the Mi Note 10 Lite, are now available for download.
Since Android is built on top of the Linux kernel, Android device makers have to provide, upon customer request, the source code for any Linux kernel binaries that ship on their devices. That includes not only the release date software, but also any subsequent updates to the kernel. The availability of such sources allow the modding community to add new capabilities that are otherwise not offered in the stock configuration. Kernel source releases also help developers to port popular custom ROMs (e.g. LineageOS) for the device which, in turn, benefit users who aren’t satisfied with the stock ROM. OEMs like Xiaomi and Motorola maintain a steady track record of releasing these sources and we now have another example of their commitment towards the aftermarket developer community.
Xiaomi may rebrand the international Redmi 9C as Redmi 9 and POCO C3 in India
Leaked renders of the upcoming Redmi 9 suggest that Xiaomi may rebrand the Redmi 9C as the Redmi 9 and POCO C3 for the Indian market.
Towards the end of last month, we found evidence that Xiaomi was planning to rebrand the Redmi 9C as the POCO C3 for the Indian market. The upcoming POCO C3 was spotted in a Bluetooth certification listing with the model number M2006C3MI, which is precisely the same as the model number for the budget-friendly Redmi 9C. Now, leaked renders of the upcoming Redmi 9 (Indian variant) have surfaced online, suggesting that it's also based on the same device.
[Update: POCO C3] Xiaomi may rebrand the Redmi 9C as a new POCO phone for India
Xiaomi may be gearing up to launch the Redmi 9C in India, but the device may be launched under the POCO branding. Read on to know more about the phone!
POCO appears to have gone on a rebranding spree in India, which doesn't actually come as a total surprise to anyone following the company from the POCO F1 days. The POCO F1 was loosely based on the Mi 8. Then, the new POCO X2 was nothing but a rebranded Redmi K30 4G from China. The POCO F2 Pro is also a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro 5G from China, though it has not been launched in India yet. Then there is the POCO M2 Pro, which is a close relative of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Now, POCO appears to be gearing up for another device launch, and this too appears to be based off an existing Xiaomi product, namely the Redmi 9C.
Realme C11, Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite forums are open
We've opened XDA Forums for Realme C11, Redmi 9A and 9C, and Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite to underline development and discussion around these devices.
A major part of the tech news is driven by good-looking, powerful, and resilient phones. But in reality, the entry-level smartphones meant to just accomplish basic tasks are what drive the sales for most smartphone brands. We recently saw the launch of three new entry-level smartphones from Xiaomi's Redmi and Realme as well as a mid-range tablet from Samsung. We are now adding dedicated XDA forums for these devices to accelerate discussions and third-party development for these devices.
Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C launch with big batteries, notched displays, and new MediaTek processors
Following the launch of the new MediaTek Helio G25 and Helio G35, Xiaomi has unveiled the new Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C in Malaysia.
Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek just unveiled the new Helio G25 and Helio G35 chipsets for budget gaming smartphones. The new octa-core chipsets are manufactured on a 12nm fabrication process and feature 8x ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores clocked at 2.0GHz and 2.3GHz, respectively. The chipsets are making a debut with Xiaomi's new Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C, which have now been unveiled in Malaysia.