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LineageOS 19 builds are here for the Samsung Galaxy S10, POCO F2 Pro, POCO F3, and more
The first builds of LineageOS 19 are out for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, POCO F2 Pro, POCO F3, Mi 10T/10T Lite, and Essential Phone.
The LineageOS team has been hard at work extending official LineageOS 19 builds based on Android 12 to as many devices as possible. The developers released the first official builds for nearly 40 devices back in April and added some more smartphones to the roster over the next few weeks. Now, the maintainers have extended support to several more devices, including the POCO F2 Pro, POCO F3, and the global Exynos edition of the Samsung Galaxy S10.
Paranoid Android Sapphire Beta is now available for more devices
The Paranoid Android team is now rolling out Paranoid Android Sapphire Beta 1 to the OnePlus 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro, POCO F2 Pro, and the POCO F3.
Over the last couple of months, the Paranoid Android team has released a bunch of Android 12-based alpha builds of the popular custom ROM. With each new build, the team has added new features to the custom ROM and extended support to more devices. The team showed us the first glimpse of Paranoid Android "Sapphire" beta back in March, albeit the release was limited to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. If you’ve been waiting to try out the latest Paranoid Android release on your device, you’re in luck. The developers have now released beta builds for a few more devices, including the POCO F3 and the OnePlus 7T series.
XDA forums are now open for the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, POCO F3 GT, RedMagic 7, and OSOM OV1
XDA forums are now open for the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, POCO F3 GT, RedMagic 7, Realme Narzo 30A and OSOM OV1.
Last week we opened up forums for the Realme GT 2 series, Moto Edge Plus, and POCO X4 Pro. Today, we're welcoming some new smartphones to the XDA community, including the newly announced Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and other notable devices such as the Nubia RedMagic 7, Realme Narzo 30A, POCO X3 GT / Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, and OSOM OV1.
MIUI 13: Features, Rollout Schedule, Download Links and more from Xiaomi's latest Android skin
Xiaomi has unveiled the latest version of its custom Android skin: MIUI 13. Read on for new features, wallpapers, download links, and more!
At a launch event in China on December 28, 2021, Xiaomi unveiled the latest version of its Android skin -- MIUI 13. As you'd expect, MIUI 13 comes with a bunch of new features and performance improvements, including new privacy features, a new system font, a bunch of cool wallpapers, and even a version optimized for tablets. Here's a quick overview of everything new in MIUI 13, followed by its wallpapers, rollout schedule, download links, and more.
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!
Best Xiaomi phones in 2023
We've tested virtually every Xiaomi smartphone to hit the market over the past few years and these are the best Xiaomi phones for each need.
Between Xiaomi and its various sub-brands, the company seemingly has a new phone out every few weeks. This would be annoying if these releases were mediocre, but that's not the case. Xiaomi's flagship phones have gotten very good over the years -- not just a contender to challenge for the top spot of our Best Android Phones list, but even our Best Phones list, period. And its budget and mid-tier offerings usually offer more value than competitors at the same price point.
Descendant 12 based on Android 12 is here for the POCO F3, POCO X3, and more
The team behind the Descendant custom ROM has released the first official build of Descendant 12 based on Android 12. Read on to learn more!
The Descendant custom ROM is quite popular in the aftermarket development community, providing an alternative experience to users who want to retain the ability to customize their device and still stick closer to the stock Android look and feel. Over the years, Descendant has managed to create its own loyal fanbase who like the ROM and its unique features for good reason. Now, the Descendant team has announced the first official builds of Descendant 12 based on Android 12.
Google Pixel 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 11X: Which value flagship should you buy?
Wondering how the Xiaomi Mi 11X stacks up against the Google Pixel 6? We pit the two phones against each other to find out.
The Google Pixel 6, with its aggressive pricing and high-end specifications, has emerged as a value flagship. A lot of consumers are very excited about the phone and considering it for their next smartphone purchase. But it’s not the only value flagship on the market. Xiaomi’s Mi 11X is another excellent high-end smartphone with an aggressive price tag. The Mi 11X is the same smartphone that is known as Redmi K40 in China and Poco F3 in Europe.
TWRP 3.6.0 released with support for devices that launched with Android 11
TWRP 3.6.0 is here, and it finally brings support for Android 11. The new release also improves the installation process. Check it out!
Team Win Recovery Project, or TWRP for short, has been around for several years now and it has grown to become the go-to option for the Android community to replace the stock recovery on their devices with a more advanced and feature-rich substitute. For most users, installing any kind of aftermarket software modification, whether it be a custom ROM, custom kernel, Magisk, or other tool, requires the use of TWRP. The custom recovery is open source and it supports hundreds of devices. Today, the project has been bumped to version 3.6.0, bringing Android 11 support, many improvements in decryption, new features, a whole lot of newly supported devices, and a major change to the way TWRP is installed.
LineageOS 18.1 adds support for the POCO X3 Pro, POCO F3/Mi 11X, Galaxy M20, and more
The LineageOS team has extended LineageOS 18.1 support to the POCO X3 Pro, POCO F3, Galaxy M20, and more. Download links in the post.
In March this year, the LineageOS team rolled out the first build of LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 to nearly 60 devices. Since then, the team has added support for several more devices, including the OnePlus 6/6T series, the Google Pixel 3 series, several Xiaomi phones, the Samsung Galaxy S10, and more. The team has now added support for a few more devices, including the POCO F3 (Redmi K40/Mi 11X), the POCO X3 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy M20.
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition could launch in India as the POCO F3 GT
The recently launched Redmi K40 Gaming Edition from China could be making its way to India as the POCO F3 GT. Read on to know more!
Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO share quite a few resources amongst the three, even though both Redmi and POCO firmly insist on their own independence from the main Xiaomi brand. While Redmi's independence is within the context of the Chinese market, POCO maintains that it is independent of Xiaomi both in India and Globally as well. Nonetheless, we frequently see the same product being rebranded into different avatars. The recently launched Redmi K40 Gaming Edition could be the next smartphone to be rebranded, possibly taking on the avatar of the POCO F3 GT in India.
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition with MediaTek Dimensity 1200, 120Hz refresh rate display launched in China
Xiaomi has added a new member to the Redmi K40 series by introducing the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition smartphone in China.
Xiaomi has added a new smartphone under its Redmi K40 series. The new Redmi K40 Gaming Edition was teased by the company last week, and today it has been officially announced in China. As the name suggests, it is aimed at mobile gamers and offers some unique features, including retractable shoulder buttons, vapor chamber cooling, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and some accent lighting.
Join the XDA Forums for Moto G60, Moto G40, Xiaomi Mi 11X series, and OPPO A74/A54
XDA Forums are now open for Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro, Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion, OPPO A74 5G and OPPO A54. Read on to know more.
Last week we opened up forums for the Sony Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Axon 30 Ultra, and more. Today we’re welcoming six new smartphones to the XDA family.
The Redmi K40 series dons a new avatar in India, launches as the Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro
Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro in India with up to 108MP cameras, 120Hz AMOLED displays, 33W fast charging, and flagship processors.
The POCO F1 was Xiaomi's first flagship killer in India. Since then, the company has separated the operations and marketing of its different sub-brands, including Redmi and POCO, and launched multiple other flagship killers in the country. After the Redmi K20 series and the Xiaomi Mi 10T series, Xiaomi is launching yet another flagship killer series, with the Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro finally coming to India. The Mi 11X Pro features Snapdragon 888 SoC, 108MP triple cameras whereas the Mi 11X comes with a Snapdragon 870 SoC and 48MP cameras. Both of the devices feature a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, fast charging, and a lot more for exciting prices.
Xiaomi's Mi 11X series is coming to India alongside the Mi 11 Ultra this month
Xiaomi plans to launch the new Mi 11X series in India later this month. The company will also launch the Mi 11 Ultra alongside the new lineup.
After launching the POCO X3 Pro in India last month, Xiaomi is now gearing up to bring its flagship Mi 11 Ultra to the region. But that's not the only phone from the Mi 11 lineup coming to the country later this month. As per a recent tweet from Xiaomi India's MD, Manu Kumar Jain, the company will also debut the new Mi 11X series on April 23rd.
OnePlus 9R, POCO F3, and Xiaomi Mi 10 family's Android 11 kernel source code now available
Kernel sources for the OnePlus 9R, POCO F3, and the Xiaomi Mi 10/10T/10 Ultra's Android 11 release are now available for download.
Alongside the flagship OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones, OnePlus also unveiled a more affordable variant of the lineup called the OnePlus 9R. The India-only device comes with some spec changes to meet a lower price point, while still maintaining important bits to qualify for the 9-series badge. If you're planning to buy the phone solely for aftermarket development, then you will be happy to know that the company has already released the kernel source code for the Linux kernel binaries that ship with the device’s OxygenOS software.
The Chinese Redmi K40 series may come to India as Mi 11X series
Recent leaks suggest that Xiaomi may launch the Redmi K40 and K40 Pro in India as the Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro. Read on!
Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K40 series in China late last month, featuring three exciting devices — the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and the Redmi K40 Pro+. We expect the devices to make their way to international markets later this year, but Xiaomi hasn't shared any information regarding that at the moment. Recent leaks suggest that the company may launch the Redmi K40 as the POCO F3 outside of China, however, that may not be the case for the Indian market.
Redmi K40 is likely launching in global markets as the POCO F3
A certification of an upcoming POCO device suggests that the company is planning to launch the upcoming Redmi K40 as a POCO-branded device in some markets.
Although POCO insists on calling itself an independent brand, its product portfolio mostly consists of rebranded Xiaomi devices. For example, the POCO F2 Pro from last year was a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro 5G, the POCO X2 was a rebranded Redmi K30, and the POCO M2 Pro was a rehashed Redmi Note 9 Pro. While the company has launched a couple of original devices in the recent past, it seems like POCO isn't going to completely give up the rebranding strategy anytime soon. We have now learned that the company is planning to launch the upcoming Redmi K40 as a POCO-branded phone in some markets.
Would you like to see the Redmi K40 with Snapdragon 870 as the Poco F3?
Do you like the idea of POCO's next flagship killer being a rebadged Redmi K40 with Snapdragon 870, 120Hz AMOLED, and more?
Redmi's flagship killer K series delivers fantastic value for money. The third-generation in the series, i.e., the Redmi K40 lineup, including the Redmi K40, K40 Pro, and the K40 Pro+, was unveiled earlier this week. Despite flagship-grade specifications including 120Hz AMOLED displays, either Snapdragon 870 0r Snapdragon 888 high-end chipsets, and up to 108MP cameras, the Redmi K40 series starts at an unbelievable price of just about $310. Out of these devices, the base Redmi K40 variant is expected to be rebranded as a POCO smartphone — probably taking the name of POCO F3 — for the global markets. How do you like that idea?
Xiaomi unveils Redmi K40 series in China, featuring three exciting devices
Xiaomi today lifted the covers off the new Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+ in China. Read on to find out more about the company's latest affordable flagships.
After sharing several teasers about the Redmi K40 series over the last few weeks, Xiaomi has now finally launched the new lineup in China. The new Redmi K40 series includes three devices — the Redmi K40, the Redmi K40 Pro, and the Redmi K40 Pro+. Here's everything you need to know about Xiaomi's new affordable flagships: