Android 5.0 Lollipop update being tested on Xiaomi Mi3

Xiaomi has these days taken up the mobile industry with a storm. Recently its decision of getting public and venturing into different countries has increased the popularity of the handset maker manifold times. One of the USP of Xiaomi handsets is its high-end specs delivery at extremely affordable price and also fats rolling of updates to its handsets.

Last year Xiaomi flagship the Mi3 that sold like hot-cakes in India is once again back in news as recent reports coming from a Xiaomi source or probably a Xiaomi developer shows that the handset is soon to receive the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop treatment. The above image has been spotted on Weibo which shows the screen status of Mi3 where the Android version says it to be 5.0. Additional details report the ROM for the WCDMA variant of Mi3 the version that is available outside China. At the moment, there is no specific word from Xiaomi as to when would the update be released to Xiaomi Mi3 but we are sure the fans would be excited with the news and would not need to wait for a longer time.
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Android 5.0 Lollipop update being tested on Xiaomi Mi3

Xiaomi announces its MIUI 6 hosting some flatter look

According to plans, Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi who recently launched its flagship Mi4 has yesterday went out announcing its latest OS-MIUI 6 which hosts minimalistic looks, enhanced security and some stunning new features. This update is at the moment in the beta phase of its development and would soon come to its flagship devices like the Mi3 and the Mi4. According to the company, the MIUI 6 is a very simpler UI and can be very easily familiarized with the user. Colors say a bit more story about the UI wherein many apps appear to be white or grey and are even colored in orange, red and other colors giving it a similar look to the iOS 7 and iOS 8.

Xiaomi has made its phonebook even more powerful which enables users to identify unknown callers, mark the service numbers like that of banks or carriers and much more. The notifications shade in the new MIUI 6 has been re-designed and comes with toggles for various settings and has even new gestures for the homescreen. The notification center can even show notifications on the lockscreen and a theme’s support for the UI is also therewith nearly over 5000 options. Here is a video showing some of the features of MIUI 6. For more details regarding this wonderful UI, navigate to the official website here.

In the meanwhile, you can check our complete review on the newly launched Xiaomi Mi4 which hosts some very premium specs in very affordable price.

Xiaomi announces its MIUI 6 hosting some flatter look

Mi4 smartphone images unveiled via a press invite by Xiaomi

These days, there is big noise about the Chinese handset maker Xiaomi coming up with its this year’s premium flagship Xiaomi Mi4. Lei Jun, Xiaomi president has recently teased this flagship on his Weibo account. This Chinese smartphone manufacturer has now confirmed that the company will be hosting its annual product launch event at Beijing National Convention Center on July 22.

The press invitations are already out for the media and this stylish metal plate device give us a glimpse of the Xiaomi Mi3 successor. Xiaomi Mi4 is likely to come with a 5.2 inch Full HD display powered with a Snapdragon 801 or 805 chipset. In addition, the device is likely to come with 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory and 13MP camera. We will surely get you with more details as the device roll out on the red carpet next week on July 22^nd.

 

Mi4 smartphone images unveiled via a press invite by Xiaomi

Xiaomi enters into Indian markets with three news handsets – Mi 3,Redmi Note and Redmi 1S

Well, Xiaomi is certainly not new to us and we all know this famous smartphone maker from China. Well, if you are reading for the first time about Xiaomi, let us remind you that this is a China based smartphone making company and is one of the well-known companies known globally having its devices parked in the list of top ten selling smartphones of the world. Back in April, the company had announced its plans of entering the global markets starting from Singapore and now it has entered into the most potential smartphone market of India. Xiaomi has recently announced three of its premium handsets in the country namely the Xiaomi Mi3, Redmi Note and Redmi 1S and all these three come at extremely affordable rates.

The Xiaomi Mi3 hosts a 5inch Full HD display with 441ppi density. At its heart lies a powerful quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC clocked at 2.3GHz with 2GB of RAM support and Adreno 330 for graphics support. The device has 16GB of internal memory but sadly doesn’t have any additional microSD card support. At its back lies a 13MP primary camera with autofocus and dual LED flash while its front hosts a 2MP secondary camera and both are capable of recording videos at 1080p. The device is just 8.1mm thick and has a aluminum-magnesium alloy built. It runs the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat skinned with Xiaomi’s own MiUI over it. The device also offers a Mi Cloud support to keep all your data safe. The Xiaomi Mi 3 comes with a extremely battery capacity of 3050mAh.

On the other hand, the Redmi 1S sports a 4.7inch IPS display with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC clocked at 1.6GHz and a Adreno 305 GPU. The memory options of the device include 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage along with microSD card support. Its back hosts a 8MP primary camera with 1080p video while its front has a 2MP secondary camera. The connectivity options for the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual SIM. Its runs the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with a MiUI topped over it and offers a battery capacity of 2000mAh.

Taking a look at the third device, the Redmi Note comes with a 5.5inch IPS display powered with a stunning octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor clocked at 1.7GHz and a Mali-450 GPU support. The memory options for the device include 2GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage with microSD card slot, 13MP of primary camera having 1080p video recording, 5MP of secondary camera. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0. This device too runs the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with MiUI and offers a battery capacity of 3100mAh.

The Xiaomi Mi3 can be currently pre-booked from Flipkart retail store online and will go on sale next week on July 22nd. The Redmi 1S and the Redmi Note are expected to go on sale next month in August. Get to know more about the device from the official Xiaomi India page.

Xiaomi enters into Indian markets with three news handsets – Mi 3,Redmi Note and Redmi 1S

Metal-clad Xiaomi Mi4 could be uncovered on 22 July

Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi is about to launch a new generation flagship Mi series smartphone later this month.

Xiaomi CEO Bin Lei Jun posted a teaser image on Weibo, with a big numerical ’4′ covering the whole canvas, hinting at a new smartphone. It is most probably the fourth generation Mi-series smartphone, which might get uncovered on 22 July – the company’s annual product launch event.

The Xiaomi Facebook post’s tag line  “The journey of a piece of steel metal” – indirectly signals that the new Mi series smartphone may come with rust-resistant iron alloy body; a massive upgrade over its predecessor (Mi3) which had magnesium alloy body (with three layers of thermal graphite film).

As of now, there is no official word on the other features of Mi4 but if rumors are to believed, Xiaomi’s forthcoming phone is expected to feature a big 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display, Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM and MIUI OS based on Android 4.4 KitKat.

Xiaomi comes with a reputation of being China’s answer to Apple Inc. Its market share in the neighboring country has raised to 10 percent( courtesy PC World) within 2 years of entering the business, thanks to charasmatic founder & current CEO Lei Jun.

Earlier this week, Xiaomi forayed into the Indian smartphone market with the launch of Mi 3. Priced just under ₹15,000, the new Xiaomi Mi 3 is the cheapest full HD (1920x1080p) smartphone in the market.

The company’s exceptional success is attributed to Xiaomi’s strategy of incorporating high-end specifications and selling them for dirt-cheap prices. Xiaomi has roped in Manu Kumar Jain, Jabong (online retail-shop), co-founder to head the Indian division. The company has promised to launch more rich-featured devices in India in the coming days.

Metal-clad Xiaomi Mi4 could be uncovered on 22 July

Xiaomi Mi3 Android 4.4 Developer Version Released

Android 4.4 developer version for the Xiaomi Mi3 has been released. Hugo Barra posted on his Google+ page, “We’ve just released the developer version of the Android 4.4 KitKat #MIUI_ROM for Mi 3.” The ROM can be downloaded from the company’s website which when flashed on the device to bring it to Android 4.4 KitKat developer version. It’s a developer version and they may be some bugs and of course it won’t matter for the users who are eager to test out the latest MIUI features.

The latest MIUI 4.5.9 (V5) ROM is of size 349 MB. Improvements and changes of this version are not limited to the below list.

MIUI 4.5.9 Full Change Log

System

• Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA/CDMA will receive OTA update to Android 4.4 KitKat

Messaging

• Optimization – Show pop-up notifications when clicking URL in MMS


• Fix – Sometimes app might FC when enabling cloud messaging in Mi Cloud

Lockscreen, Status bar, Notification shade

• New – Number of an app’s notifications shown on its icon supports third-party customization


• Optimization – Icons of toggles in the Notification shade


• Optimization – Status bar style


• Optimization – Do not support swipe down gesture for floating notifications

Home Screen

• New – App names and other home screen elements will automatically change colors with wallpapers


• New – Support auto-filling blanks after batch deleting icons in home screen editing mode


• Fix – Sometimes, icons were repeated


• Fix – Sometimes, icons in the Dock were in wrong order

Music

• New – Support syncing songs to Mi Cloud (Settings – Mi Cloud – Music)


• Optimization – Use high definition pictures in the online music details page


• Fix – Incorrect round corners in the online music details page

Browser

• New – Show searching results in a new page after choosing Find in page for selected text


• New – Data saving mode


• New – Online page text font will change with theme font


• New – Support WML page


• Optimization – New kernel supports system theme font


• Fix – Music would continue playing after being discontinued

Mail, calendar and device security also improved in this version.

Xiaomi Mi3 users can download the ROM of Android 4.4 KitKat developer version from Xiaomi page. Once the download is complete you may proceed to flash it on your Xiaomi Mi3 device to experience & experiment the new enhance features of this version.

Flashing Guide

• Download the developer ROM version 4.5.9 （V5）


• Connect the Xiaomi Mi3 to the computer and copy the downloaded ROM to the downloaded_rom folder of the SD card.


• Open the Updater on the launcher, press the Menu button and then press Select installation file. Choose the downloaded ROM from the downloaded_rom folder.


• Once the update has finished reboot the phone to complete the procedure.

Xiaomi Mi3 Android 4.4 Developer Version Released

Releases of New Update of Android 4.4 KitKat for Xiaomi Mi3

Finally, Xiaomi Local Mobile Brand has released new MIUI v4.5.9 update for the Android 4.4 KitKat OS Smartphones. This new update is also available to use on Xiaomi Mi3 Smartphone as well as other Smartphones including MI2/2S/Mi and Redmi 1/1s.

Xiaomi has updated not only the user interface but also update the usual KitKat perks too that includes low power audio playback, Chromecast support and Bug Fixes. Changing the wallpaper after updating will give you a good adjustable screen. Your mobile home screen irons and texts will not have unusual look too because of auto adjustable feature.

A good bug squashing treatment is given too many normal apps like calendar, weather apps, and browser and mail apps. These bugs error problem free OS will enhance the performance and speed of this Smartphone than before. Moreover, the server of Mi Cloud also provides the HD quality pictures with good details of online music. The new MIUI ROM will surely perform with good stability well than previous adopters.

The main source link will lead you to the MIUI v4.5.9 ROM update to your Smartphone with a manual flash. However, you have to wait for OTA update for your cell phone if you do not like the way.

However, Xiaomi Mi3 will be the first Smartphone of Xiaomi Local Mobile brand that is going to sell cell phones outside China. The release date of this Smartphone in Malaysia has been declared. The users who are waiting for a long time to have this updated Smartphone will have it on 20^th May. The Smartphone price is fixed nearly $275 or set to MYR889 at the marketplace retailers in Malaysia.

Releases of New Update of Android 4.4 KitKat for Xiaomi Mi3