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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!
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.
The first Android 12 custom ROMs are already here
The first set of custom ROMs based on Android 12 is now available in the form of a GSI and a device-specific AOSP build. Read on!
With Android 12's AOSP source drop yesterday, many were left wondering (particularly those with Pixel devices) when they would get to use a fully complete version of the latest and greatest Android experience. We've already seen a number of beta builds from OEMs like OPPO, OnePlus, and Samsung for select devices, but there are no stable releases yet and there likely won't be for a while. Having said that, the public availability of the Android 12 source code means that custom ROMs are now due to come at any time, and indeed, they have already started appearing on our forums.
Download: MIUI 12.5 beta is now available for the Redmi K20 Pro in India
Xiaomi has released an MIUI 12.5 beta build for the Redmi K20 Pro in India, bringing a ton of new features and improvements to the device.
After releasing MIUI 12.5 stable updates for the Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and the POCO X3 Pro in India over the last few weeks, Xiaomi has now started rolling out a beta build for the Redmi K20 Pro. The update brings a host of new features to the popular flagship killer, including new functionality in the Notes app, status bar/notification shade updates, and much more.
OmniROM 11 based on Android 11 is here for the ASUS ZenFone 6 and Redmi K20 Pro/Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Official OmniROM 11 based on Android 11 has been released. The ASUS ZenFone 6 and Redmi K20 Pro are the first devices to get weekly builds.
As the flood of Android 11 custom ROMs continues to flow through, more and more devices are seeing the fruits of Google’s latest and greatest version of Android. We’ve seen everything from an Android 11 GSI being made available for Project Treble-enabled devices to a device booting Android 11, which was never intended to run Android in the first place. The custom ROM ecosystem is rather large and diverse, but if you consider yourself a true flashaholic, then the name "OmniROM" should ring a bell. The team behind this popular custom ROM started rebasing the project on top of Android 11 since a while, and they are now confident enough to publish official weekly builds. The first set of OmniROM 11 builds based on Android 11 are now available for the ASUS ZenFone 6 and the Redmi K20 Pro/Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro.
Resurrection Remix 8.5.7 based on Android 10 is now available for several Xiaomi, OnePlus, Samsung, and Google devices
The Resurrection Remix team has released Resurrection Remix 8.5.7 builds based on Android 10 for multiple smartphones from different OEMs.
If you consider yourself a true flashaholic, then the name "Resurrection Remix" should ring a bell. The custom ROM is known for its style and customizability, while its foundation is based on bits and pieces from LineageOS, Pixel Experience, and OmniROM. The developers started rebasing the project on top of Android 10 a few months ago, and they are now confident enough to remove the beta tag. The Resurrection Remix team has recently announced its first set of stable builds based on Android 10 for a bunch of devices, including several Xiaomi smartphones and a few others from ASUS, OnePlus, Samsung, and other OEMs.
[Update: Now available for more devices] Paranoid Android Quartz 3 adds Android 10 builds for 8 Xiaomi devices and will soon add 8 more
The team behind the popular Paranoid Android custom ROM has now started rolling out the Quartz 3 build with new features and support for more devices.
Earlier this year in April, the team behind the popular Paranoid Android custom ROM released Paranoid Android Quartz 1 — the first stable Android 10-based build of the ROM. At first, the ROM was released for a handful of devices and it included a ton of new features, like screen stabilization, a built-in screen recorder, FOD support, vibration adapted UI, and more. Soon thereafter, the team released Quartz 2 with 4 new features and support for more devices. And now, the team has started rolling out Paranoid Android Quartz 3 with support for 8 Xiaomi devices and a couple of new features.
Download: MIUI 12 stable update begins rolling out to the Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro
The stable version of MIUI 12 is rolling out to the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro. Head on over for the download links to sideload the update!
Xiaomi's Android ecosystem is designed in such a way that the version of their custom Android skin, aka MIUI, gets more importance than the underlying Android version. MIUI 12 is the latest major release for Xiaomi devices, and the first batch of "Closed Betas" has been available for a bunch of smartphones in China since late April. The global version of MIUI 12 appeared almost a month later for a handful of devices in the form of "stable beta", which is intended for Mi Pilot users only. Now, Xiaomi has finally started pushing out the stable MIUI 12 update across the globe, starting with the Mi 9 and the Mi 9T/Redmi K20 series.
Download: Xiaomi rolls out MIUI 12 beta stable update to the Mi 9, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro
Xiaomi has rolled out the first set of "beta stable" global MIUI 12 builds for the Mi 9T, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro. Read on!
Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 in their home country more than a month ago. Since then, the company has been conducting a closed beta testing of its latest custom Android skin on a number of Mi and Redmi smartphones in China, but those builds don't come with Google Play Services or any pre-installed Google apps. The global version of MIUI 12 was announced on May 19, while Xiaomi also published a tentative roadmap regarding the update rollout plan. The Mi 9, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and the Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro are the front liners, as these phones are scheduled to receive the stable OTA sometime in June 2020.
OPPO Find X2, Realme X50 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20, and iQOO 3 support dual-frequency GNSS for better location tracking
OPPO Find X2, Realme X50 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20, and iQOO 3 are among the latest phones which support dual-frequency GNSS for better location tracking.
Location services are among of the most useful applications on your phone, not only helping navigate your way but also allowing several apps to tailor features and services based on your location. A lot of these applications and other features like the AR-based Live View in Google Maps require high accuracy in your position. While the traditional Global Satellite Navigation Systems (GNSS) use radio waves of a single frequency to communicate with artificial positioning satellites and may not be very accurate, dual-frequency GNSS are gaining attention for their higher accuracy. A slew of recently launched Android phones which support dual-frequency GNSS includes the Realme X50 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20 series, iQOO 3, OPPO Find X.
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.
XDA's Top Smartphones of 2019
Some of the XDA Staff have put together their picks for the Top Smartphones (and more) of 2019! Read our picks and tell us yours!
It's truly crazy to think about all of the new technology that is launched in one year. 2019 was no different, of course. Hundreds of phones, hardware advancements, new software features, and even new form factors made headlines this year. So what was the best of the best? Some of the XDA Staff have put together their picks for the Top Smartphones (and more) of 2019! Here's a quick breakdown of our picks. Check out the full explanations below the chart.
Redmi K20 and K20 Pro now support Amazon Prime Video in HD
After months of waiting, the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and K20 Pro have finally received support for HD video playback on Amazon Prime Video.
Earlier this year in July Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in India. Over the last couple of months, both the devices have received several updates, including MIUI 11 based on Android 10. However, there was one feature that was missing in all of these updates — HD video playback in Amazon Prime Video. Xiaomi has finally addressed this issue and you can now play HD videos in Prime Video on your Redmi K20 and K20 Pro.
[Update: Redmi K20/Mi 9T] TWRP adds support for the Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro, Nokia 7.2, and Nokia 6.2
TWRP has now officially added support for the Redmi K20 Pro/ Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2. Download links in the article.
The TWRP custom recovery has been around for several years now and it has grown to become the go-to option for the Android community to install any kind of third-party software on their devices. TWRP's open-source nature helped it reach popularity across a wide range of devices. On top of that, features like full backup and restore, ADB sideloading, etc. helped the custom recovery cement its position in the market. Now, TWRP is adding support for a few more devices.
Kernel sources available for Android 10 updates of Samsung Galaxy S10 series and Xiaomi Mi 9/Redmi K20 Pro
Kernel sources for the Android 10 builds of Galaxy S10 series, Xiaomi Mi 9, and the Redmi K20 Pro are now available for download.
Timely kernel source releases from OEMs give developers and power users a chance to dive deeper into the code that runs their phones. It allows them to figure out ways to improve the phone's overall performance and capabilities. Kernel source releases also help developers release custom ROMs for the device which, in turn, benefit users who aren't satisfied with the stock ROM. In a bid to promote third-party development, most OEMs these days release kernel sources within a month or two of their devices hitting the market. Manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi have a good track record of releasing kernel sources and they've previously released kernel sources for the Android 9 Pie build for the Galaxy S10 series, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Redmi K20 Pro. Now, following the recent Android 10 rollout for these devices, the companies have released kernel sources for the Android 10 builds.
Customize the AOD color in MIUI with the Trinity Substratum theme
Using Trinity Theme: AOD Customization and Substratum, you can customize the colors of the breathing light always-on display feature in MIUI 11
Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are highly valued for their effective pricing. At the same time, their efforts to improve the software experience with their own Android overlay – MIUI – aren't hidden from anyone. With MIUI 11, Xiaomi added the "Breathing Light" feature, which, just like OnePlus' "Horizon Lighting" and Samsung's "Edge Lighting," lights up the longer edges on Xiaomi and Redmi devices with AMOLED displays whenever a new notification arrives. The feature, however, is considerably limited and if you want to customize the colors or improve the existing feature, a Substratum theme called "Trinity Theme: AOD Customization" can be incredibly useful.
Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition launched in China with Snapdragon 855 Plus, 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage
Xiaomi has launched an updated Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition in China with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. Read on!
Despite having a significant presence in markets like India and other Southeast Asian regions, China continues to be an important market for Xiaomi and other smartphone OEMs. A bulk of Xiaomi's sales happen in the early price ranges that are usually covered under the Redmi sub-brand. The Chinese OEM attempted something different with the launch of the Redmi K20 Pro, bringing over flagship-level specifications at an affordable price, but making certain decisions that differentiated the product from being a Poco F1 successor. Meanwhile, the definition of a "flagship" has changed slightly thanks to the introduction of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, which has now prompted Xiaomi to release a new variant of the Redmi K20 Pro. Meet the Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition.
ROG Phone II, Redmi K20 Pro, Xperia 5, and more will soon officially support Google's AR service as Galaxy A50s, A90, and Tab S6 get support
Google Play Services for AR now supports for the Galaxy A50s, A90, and Tab S6, but it'll soon support the ROG Phone II, Redmi K20 Pro, Xperia 5, and more.
Google Play Services for AR, formerly called ARCore, is an app that provides an SDK for developers to build augmented reality experiences into their apps. We've seen many apps on Google Play built using this SDK, from AR shopping apps to AR measurement apps to AR navigation apps. The more features that are built using this SDK, the more important it is for devices to support it. Google works with OEMs to calibrate the cameras and sensors on every individual device to ensure users will have optimal augmented reality experiences. When a device gets support for Google's AR service, it gets added to Google's "ARCore supported devices" list. Last week, 3 new Samsung devices were added to the list, but we also know that a bunch of other devices are also about to gain official support for ARCore.
Xiaomi releases stable Android 10 for the Redmi K20 Pro on the same day as Google
Shortly behind Google and Essential, the next OEM to release Android 10 is Xiaomi. They're rolling it out to the Redmi K20 Pro in China and India.
Google just released stable Android 10 for the Pixel family earlier today. As per usual, Essential was hot on their tail with the update for the Essential Phone. The next OEM to release Android 10 may surprise you: Xiaomi is rolling it out to the Redmi K20 Pro in China and India.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro announced as the international version of the Redmi K20 Pro
The Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi's latest "flagship killer", is now making its way to offshore markets as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. Check it out!
Xiaomi recently broke apart their Redmi branding as a sub-brand of its own, which has allowed them to branch out and become much more competitive. Previous to this, the Redmi branding served exclusively as Xiaomi's budget range, but with the introduction of the Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro, this was no longer the case. Now the device is launching again as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro.