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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.
Paranoid Android releases Android 12 builds for POCO F1, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Mi 8 and more
Paranoid Android Sapphire Alpha builds based on Android 12 are now available for the POCO F1, Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi MIX 2S, and Remi Note 7 Pro.
One of the best things about Android is that if you don’t like the pre-installed software on your phone, you can always flash a custom ROM to spice things up. While LineageOS is the most popular option, there are plenty of amazing custom ROMs out there. One of them is Paranoid Android which was updated to Android 12 in November last year. Since then the Paranoid Android team has released Android 12-based Sapphire Alpha builds to a number of popular smartphones, including the OnePlus 7 Pro, POCO X3, Mi 10T, and more. And the team isn’t stopping there as it’s now bringing Android 12 to a few more phones.
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 Camera 8.0 mod brings the Pixel 5's camera app to OnePlus, Xiaomi, ASUS, and other phones
Arnova's first Google Camera 8.0 mod brings Pixel 5's camera app to OnePlus, Xiaomi, ASUS, OPPO, Google, Samsung and Realme devices.
The Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G were launched with a new version of the Google Camera app (v8.0) that featured a revamped UI and some exciting new features. While the app was initially reserved for Google's latest phones, the company recently released Google Camera 8.1 which brought the new UI, Cinematic pan mode, and the Storage Saver feature to older Pixel devices. Now, thanks to the efforts of XDA Senior Member Arnova8G2, you can enjoy the new Google Camera 8.0 UI and features on a bunch of non-Pixel devices.
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.
Download: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro receives stable beta Android 10 update with MIUI 11
Xiaomi has gradually started rolling out MIUI 11-based Android 10 update to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India. Read on to know more!
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India back in February 2019 with some solid specifications, such as a capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, a 4,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, and a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor as the primary rear camera. The factory-installed operating system on the phone was MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie, but the OEM decided to keep the underlying Android layer intact in the subsequent MIUI 11 update. And now, Xiaomi has finally brought over the Android 10 update to the Redmi Note 7 Pro on the stable channel.
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.
Android 10 custom ROMs are here for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Mi A1, and Google Nexus 5X
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Xiaomi Mi A1, and the Google Nexus 5X join in on the Android 10 party with early builds of Pixel Experience custom ROM!
The Android 10 party is underway here at XDA-Developers, and everyone is invited. If you own a current-generation device like the Google Pixel, the Essential Phone, the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, you can already try out builds that have been officially released by the OEM. If you use a relatively older device, including but not limited to, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 6, POCO F1, Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi Mix 2, Mi Mix 2S, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, Asus ZenFone 6/Asus 6z, Asus ZenFone 5z, LG G2, and the Xiaomi Mi 3, Xiaomi Mi 4, Redmi Note 7 and Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus, you can try out an unofficial build of Android 10 through a custom ROM by following along the relevant hyperlinks. More users are invited to this party, as Android 10 custom ROMs are now rolling out for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Mi A1, and Google Nexus 5X.
[Update: Astro White variant launched] Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro goes on open sale in India as Xiaomi retains top spot in market
Xiaomi has retained its top spot in India for the eighth consecutive quarter. To celebrate, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is now available through open sale.
Xiaomi has had an incredible run in the Indian market over the past few years. Certain recent pricing-related controversies aside, the Chinese company has performed very well in the Indian market, managing to clinch the top spot for the eighth consecutive quarter with a 31% market share and 10.3 Million smartphones shipped in Q2 2019. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 series itself has contributed to 5.5 Million sales over five months for Xiaomi. As a mark of celebration, and because the company has reached an equilibrium between demand and supply, Xiaomi has now dropped the flash sales model for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro starting today.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is now officially supported by LineageOS 16
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is the latest device to receive official support for LineageOS 16, allowing it to get regular nightlies and bug fixes. Read on!
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is one of the best purchases available in the early mid-range in India, offering itself as a great hardware package at an aggressive price point. The Redmi Note 7 Pro has also been hailed by us as the true successor to the legacy of the legendary Redmi Note 3, as it offers one of the most competitive and all-round packages in its segment. The task for Xiaomi is not as easy this year, as competitors are closing the gap on the lead that the Chinese company enjoys, with very high value devices like the Realme 3 Pro.
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 7S in India with a 48MP camera, Snapdragon 660 for ₹10,999
Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 7S, a rebranded variant of the Note 7 with a 48MP camera, Snapdragon 660 for a price of ₹10,999.
Xiaomi is known to offer great products at a high price proposition and that is primarily because the company operates on a very thin profit margin. Besides fierce marketing, what establishes Xiaomi as the market leader in India is the fact that it launches a myriad of smartphones at small price increments. Often, different smartphones overlap with each other not only in terms of specifications but also pricing and the company has launched yet another smartphone with a similar philosophy to secure its hold on the Indian market. Xiaomi just announced the Redmi Note 7S with a 48MP primary camera sensor as the only aspect that differentiates it from the Redmi Note 7.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, and HTC Desire 12+ get support for TWRP
Official TWRP for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, and HTC Desire 12+ should spur momentum in the development of custom ROMs, kernels, etc.
Many-a-times, smartphones with great hardware are flanked with limiting software experience and this primarily why communities like ours thrive. Thanks to the efforts of thousands of independent developers and contributors, users who wish to achieve more with their smartphones can use tailored modification tools like custom ROMs, kernels, etc. To get started with the process of flashing a custom tool, custom recoveries are vital and TWRP is one of the most reputed names in this domain. While TWRP is open-source and we often see unofficial support for a host of smartphones, the developers of the custom recovery have now added official support for three devices – Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, and HTC Desire 12+, opening doors to a range of opportunities for customizations.
Redmi Note 7 Pro's latest update brings a bunch of camera improvements
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 Pro was recently updated with improvements in the camera performance for better exposed and sharper images.
Redmi Note 7 Pro offers the best bang for your buck among the budget segment smartphones available in India. One of the most alluring highlights of the smartphone is its 48MP camera, which managed to take some really impressive images during our review. However, there have been some caveats in the Camera app as well with respect to the RAM management on the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Xiaomi India now appears to be making efforts to fix these issues and has released a new update with a score of bug fixes and performance improvements.
Unofficial TWRP, LineageOS 16, Pixel Experience, and more are available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
Third-party custom ROM development for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has picked up pace, as unofficial builds of TWRP, LineageOS and more are now available!
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro was launched in India in February 2019, bringing over a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC and the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor in a package which had Xiaomi's signature aggressive pricing strategy. Idrees praised the Note 7 Pro in his device review, which concurred along my own initial impressions of the device. The market reception for the phone agreed with us as well, as the Redmi Note 7 series surpassed 1 Million units sold in about a month of being made available in India, despite the 6GB RAM variant not being available for a long period. Xiaomi is definitely putting a lot of weight behind this product, as it also ensured that the phone had its kernel sources released promptly, and that it became a part of the MIUI 10 Beta program as well.
Notch Pie adds a battery indicator to the waterdrop notch of the Redmi Note 7 Pro, OnePlus 6T, and other notched devices
Notch Pie by XDA Member oddlyspaced lets you add a battery indicator to the waterdrop notch of your phone. Read on to know more!
Notches are going to be dominant this year, especially in the mid-range and budget segments. Developers and users alike are looking for innovative ways to use the notch to make it more useful -- if it's there in the middle of your display, it may as well do something, right? Notch Pie by XDA Member oddlyspaced lets you add a battery indicator to the waterdrop notch of your phone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Review: A Great Hardware Package on a Budget
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is a fantastic phone with an incredible value proposition. For more details, check out our in-depth review.
I still remember the first time I used a Xiaomi phone. Xiaomi entered the Indian smartphone market in July 2014, and I purchased the Xiaomi Redmi 1s in September of that year. The Redmi 1s was Xiaomi's first budget phone to be launched in India, and even at that time, I was impressed by the phone's value proposition. It redefined the $100 smartphone market in India by including specifications that could be found only in phones that cost twice the price. The overall package was hard to beat, and even after taking into consideration the limitations of flash sales, the Redmi 1s went on to become a bestseller.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro's kernel source code has been released
Xiaomi has released the kernel source code for the Redmi Note 7 Pro, code-named violet. The kernel source helps developers build TWRP and custom ROMs.
It hasn't even been a month since the release of Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 Pro device. The latest device from the smartphone maker, which is intended only for the Chinese and Indian regions, offers a capable package at an affordable price tag. It features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB internal storage, and a 48MP camera. This phone, like most Xiaomi products, ships with Xiaomi's custom Android software, MIUI. While it offers a lot of features on top of the Android base, some users still prefer a more Pixel-like look and feel. That's why the release of the kernel source code for devices is important.
Redmi Note 7 Pro won't be sold outside of India or China
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 Pro with a 48MP Sony camera, up to 6GB of RAM will be limited to India and China as part of the company's product strategy.
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro are the latest devices from the highly successful Redmi Note series from Xiaomi and like earlier smartphones in the series, both the smartphones offer great specifications at jaw-dropping prices. Xiaomi has been marketing the two smartphones aggressively in India and homeland China, with the Note 7 now setting out for an expedition to Europe. However, the company has outlined its plan to restrict the sale of Redmi Note 7 Pro to China and India.
Google Lens integration is coming to the MIUI camera app for the POCO F1, Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Y2
Google Lens integration is coming to the official MIUI camera app for the POCO F1, Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Y2
Seeing is believing, and this is not limited to living being with the wealth of vision. Algorithms meant to ape the human mind, including Google's, are getting increasingly better at identifying objects from images. Google Lens, a convenient tool which allows you to search and copy text from images, find products to buy, identify flora and fauna, and perform a variety of other image-based searches, is becoming more and more reliable - even works in real-time. As a result, many manufacturers are integrating Google Lens directly within their camera apps and this feature is extending to a bunch of Xiaomi devices.