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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.
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.
Google Play Services for AR now supports the Motorola Edge, Realme 6, Samsung Galaxy A31/41, Sony Xperia 1 II, and more
Google Play Services for AR (formerly Google ARCore) adds support for Motorola Edge, Realme 6, Samsung Galaxy A31, and more.
Google Play Services for AR (formerly Google ARCore) is a software service from the company that enables applications to create augmented reality experienced on devices without any need for dedicated hardware. While the service uses a device's existing cameras and sensors for the AR experience, Google has to work with OEMs to create custom calibration profiles for each device in order to ensure that the AR features work properly. Due to the fact that several new Android devices are released each month, Google regularly adds new smartphones to the list of supported devices. Since our last coverage earlier this year in April, 21 new devices have gained official support for the service.
Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has now launched the Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro in China, powered by MediaTek's new mid-range Dimensity 820 5G chipset.
After several leaks and teasers, Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has now officially unveiled the new Redmi 10X series in China. The series consists of three devices — the Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro, and Redmi 10X 4G — with the latter being a rebranded Redmi Note 9 which was launched earlier this year. Along with the Redmi 10X series, the company has also launched a new device in the Redmi K30 series — the Redmi K30i 5G.
Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition with Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G launched in China
Following the launch of the Snapdragon 768G earlier today, Xiaomi has officially unveiled the new Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition in China.
Following the launch of the Snapdragon 768G earlier today, Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has now officially unveiled the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition in China. The latest device in the Redmi K30 series is nearly identical to the original Redmi K30 5G, which was launched in China late last year. The Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition features the same design and specifications, with the exception of the new Snapdragon 768G chip and a new Mint Ice Blue color variant.
The Redmi K30i may be a cheaper version of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G
Code inside MIUI Camera app and a new TENNA listing suggest that Xiaomi may be prepping to launch the Redmi K30i as a cheaper version of the Redmi K30 5G.
Rebranding is undoubtedly an effective method to cater to a large number of consumers with minimum effort. Xiaomi, for example, was able to take advantage of the hype around the "POCO" tag by presenting the 4G variant of the Redmi K30 as the POCO X2 in India. Interestingly, the 5G-capable Redmi K30 has remained exclusive to China so far. While we don't have any knowledge of a potential global launch of the Redmi K30 5G, we now have evidence that Xiaomi may launch a cheaper version of the device called the "Redmi K30i".
[Update: Zoom Edition confirmed] Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi 10X 4G names found in MIUI 11
We've found code references to upcoming phones from Xiaomi: namely the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi 10X 4G. Read on to know more!
There are a handful of established players in the smartphone market; and thanks to how releases have worked out in the past, we have now fallen into a predictable pattern of releases. Every year few months, these established players release another iteration in their successful product lines, cashing in rightfully on the hard-earned goodwill from those lines. So when we hear about Xiaomi working on the Redmi Note 9, we aren't really surprised. But when we hear about Xiaomi working on a Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition and Redmi 10X, we do take notice.
[Update: Snapdragon 865 confirmed] Redmi K30 Pro is the next flagship smartphone from the Xiaomi spin-off brand
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has released the first teaser image for the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro, revealing some aspects of its design.
Last year's Redmi K20 Pro was inarguably one of the best 'flagship killers' from the company. The device offered top-of-the-line hardware at a very affordable price point, making it one of the most popular handsets in emerging markets like India. Back in December last year, Xiaomi's spin-off brand Redmi launched a follow up to the device — the Redmi K30 — in China, however, the device featured mid-range specifications which meant that it wasn't a true successor to the flagship killer from last year. Earlier this month we learned that the company was planning to launch a more appropriate successor to the Redmi K20 Pro (review), featuring Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 865 chip. Now, the company has officially released the first teaser image for the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro.
Xiaomi releases the Redmi K30 5G kernel source code
Xiaomi has now released the kernel source code for the Redmi K30 5G, kickstarting third-party development for the device.
Late last year in December, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30 and Redmi K30 5G in China. While the company hasn't launched the devices internationally yet, its former sub-brand POCO launched the Redmi K30 as the POCO X2 earlier this month in India. In a bid to promote third-party development for the device, POCO also released its kernel source code at the launch event. POCO's dev-friendly nature and its willingness to support the modding community is one of the main reasons behind the brand's popularity. Now, it seems like Xiaomi is following in its footsteps and has released the kernel sources for the Redmi K30 5G, even before its launch in international markets.
Xiaomi releases the kernel sources for the Redmi K30 4G/POCO X2
Kernel sources have been released for the POCO X2 / Xiaomi Redmi K30 4G. The release of the kernel code will greatly aid development efforts for this phone.
After a year and half long waiting period, POCO finally expanded its portfolio with the launch of POCO X2 in India. While not a direct successor to the POCO F1, the POCO X2 is filled with all the right ingredients necessary to make its own name. With a smooth 120Hz display, a bigger battery, improved cameras, and even cheaper starting price, the device should face no issue convincing potential buyers. However, it’s not just the low price point that makes POCO so popular among enthusiasts. The part of the appeal also comes from the company's dev-friendly nature and willingness to support the modding community.
Xiaomi may launch a Redmi K30 Pro with the Snapdragon 865 but no 108MP camera
Xiaomi is planning to launch another Qualcomm Snapdragon 865-powered phone, and it's specifically said to be a Redmi device. It may not have a 108MP camera.
MWC 2020 is fast approaching, and multiple device makers are scheduled to launch new phones at the event. We expect to see both launches of Qualcomm Snapdragon 865-powered flagships as well as mid-range phones powered by the Snapdragon 765G. Although Xiaomi hasn't specifically stated that it plans to announce new phones at MWC, it did previously confirm that the Xiaomi Mi 10 is scheduled to launch in Q1 2020. The Mi 10 will be accompanied by the Mi 10 Pro, which will have 66W fast charging. These two phones are code-named "umi" and "cmi" respectively. The "umi" and "cmi" are expected to feature 108MP primary cameras, because we saw evidence related to the same back in September. Now, we have seen evidence of another Snapdragon 865-powered Xiaomi device, and it's possible that it won't feature a 108MP camera.
POCO X2 and Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G forums are now open
We've now opened our forums for discussions and development regarding the upcoming POCO X2 and the recently launched Redmi K30 5G.
Back in December last year, Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi K30 and K30 5G in China. Out of the two devices, the higher-end Redmi K30 5G featured a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Building up on the design of its predecessor, the Redmi K30 5G featured a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate display with a dual-punch hole cutout for the front-facing cameras, a quad rear camera setup with Sony's latest 64MP IMX 686 as the primary sensor, and a 4,500mAh battery. The device was released in four color variants at a starting price of CNY 1999 (~$284), making it one of the most affordable 5G devices in the market at the time. While Xiaomi is yet to release the Redmi K30 internationally, we've now opened up our forums for the device for discussions and development once it's launched.
Xiaomi may launch the 4G Redmi K30 in India as the POCO X2
Xiaomi owned POCO is expected to launch a new smartphone in the Indian market, perhaps POCO X2, which might just be a rebranded Redmi K30 4G from China.
Back in August 2018, Xiaomi kicked off POCO as an independent sub-brand and it had a tremendous start with the launch of the POCO F1 — a budget-friendly device with flagship specifications. However, since then, the company hasn't launched another device. Over the last year, fans of the POCO F1 wondered when the brand would launch its successor and we even got to see a number of leaks here and there, suggesting that the brand was prepping up to launch another banger of a device. But sadly, we haven't seen any official information from the company regarding this elusive device over the last year. This led people to believe that the brand was essentially dead.
Redmi K30 launches with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 765G, and 64MP Sony IMX686
At an event in China, Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand has launched the Redmi K30 in 5G and 4G variants, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, SonyIMX686 and more!
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi entered the affordable flagship game with the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, launched in China in May 2019. Both the devices featured an identical design, and the main point of difference between the two was the SoC in use. The Redmi K20 Pro was the true flagship killer, featuring the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC; while the Redmi K20 balanced performance with affordability by opting for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC. Half a year later, Xiaomi is looking once again to balance affordability with performance with the new Redmi K30 that has now been launched in China.
[Update: Headphone Jack and NFC] Redmi K30 confirmed to come with the 64MP Sony IMX686, and in a 4G variant
Xiaomi has confirmed on Weibo that the upcoming Redmi K30 will come with the new 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor, and will also be available in a 4G variant.
Xiaomi is teasing the upcoming Redmi K30 in full swing on Weibo, as the device series is slated to launch in China on December 10, 2019. So far, we know from official teasers that the Redmi K30 will be Redmi's first 5G phone and that it will come with dual front cameras set inside the oval punch hole on the top right corner of the display. It will also come with the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. Xiaomi also showed off the quad rear camera setup and the side-mounted fingerprint sensor and confirmed the 4,500 mAh battery and 30W fast charging support on the phone. Now, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi K30 will come with the 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor, and will also be available in a 4G variant.
[Update: Launch Date] Redmi K30 will be Redmi's first 5G phone, will come with dual punch-hole front cameras
Redmi's General Manager, Mr. Lu Weibing has shared the first teasers of the Redmi K30, revealing that it will come with 5G and dual front punch-hole cameras
Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand is known in the market for its affordable yet high value-for-money lineups, namely the Redmi series, the Redmi A series and the Redmi Note series. This year, the company ventured into flagship territory with this branding, aiming to provide a flagship experience at an affordable price with devices like the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, or the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro as they are known in Europe. Xiaomi is busy launching other devices like the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A in India, and soon, the Redmi Note 8 Pro too. But the Chinese arm of the company is moving on forward with its release schedule, teasing the first set of features of the next Redmi flagship, the Redmi K30.
Redmi K30 live images confirm 120Hz refresh rate display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 730/G
Live images of the upcoming Redmi K30 have leaked, confirming the 120Hz display and the included Qualcomm Snapdragon 730/G SoC. Read on to know more!
Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand attempted its first foray into the flagship market with the Redmi K20 Pro, a device that was widely praised for being an affordable flagship at a time when several other OEMs strayed further away from affordability. The K20 series was launched in May 2019 in China, but Redmi had revealed in October 2019 that it was already working on the successor to the series. The Redmi K30 was confirmed to be Redmi's first 5G smartphone, and the official teaser accompanying this announcement confirmed that it will come with dual punch-hole front cameras. Now, we are finally seeing the first live images of the Redmi K30, which go on to confirm that the next Redmi flagship will indeed have a 120Hz high refresh rate display.