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Best Android 10 custom ROMs for Xiaomi Mi A3

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is always keen to garner more and more sales with its competitive pricing of mid-range smartphones. They are also working to improve on the software support, but still, many users prefer custom ROMs over the stock Android present on the Xiaomi Mi A3. Being a device running on Android One Program, it will soon get the Android 10 Update. The Xiaomi has also confirmed about the Android 10 update hitting Xiaomi Mi A3 devices this month.

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If you don’t wish to use the stock Android experience, then you have various options to switch to the Android 10 custom ROMs available for the Xiaomi Mi A3 device. The users can easily customize the software for more features and can even optimize the performance of the smartphone using custom ROMs. There are many advantages of the custom ROMs, which can surely improve the overall usability of the Xiaomi Mi A3.

What is Custom ROM?

It is a custom phone firmware that enables the user to get customized features without any hassle. Android being an open-source platform, it allows the third-party developers to build customized ROMs by editing the existing code and then recompiling it for the wide variety of devices. It enables root access of the phone, enables to customize of the boot animation, themes, and User Interface and upgrades the Android version. Here we have listed some best advantages of the custom ROMs.

Advantages:

  • Easy Full-System backups
  • Flash image file on the device.
  • Adds the ability to remove bloatware from the stock ROM.
  • Supports underclock and overclock of the processor.
  • Quickly flash custom ROM, MOD, Framework.
  • Support to quickly flash the Xposed and Magisk Framework.
  • Easy installation of SUperSu and Magisk for rooting
  • Ability to wipe cache and data.

Xiaomi Mi A3 specifications

Xiaomi Mi A3 was launched in July 2019 with a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen having 720 x 1560 pixels resolution with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Xiaomi Mi A3 is powered with Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 chipset and coupled with Adreno 610 GPU. The device comes in different storage variants of 4 GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128 GB and 6 GB + 128 GB. However, the user can even expand the storage up to 256 GB with a microSD card.

In optics, the smartphones carry a triple rear camera module featuring a 48 MP primary sensor, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 32MP selfie shooter is present on the front for video calling and other face-unlock features.

Xiaomi Mi A3 comes with  WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, FM Radio and USB Type-C. The under-display fingerprint sensor can easily authenticate your device. It comes with a 4030 Non-Removable battery with an 18W fast charging technology.

Let’s see the best Android 10 custom ROMs available for Xiaomi  Mi A3.

List of best Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 10 custom ROMs

Android 10 engulfs various new features, including the Dark Mode, Smart Reply, enhanced location and privacy tools, Incognito mode for Google Maps, Focus Mode, Live Caption, edge-to-edge gestures, Digital Wellbeing and many other changes. Many new APIs have been integrated for developers to facilitate the new features on Android 10.

The support for foldable devices is also incorporated into the new Android version. It will help the upcoming foldable devices to fit inside the port view easily. The 5G support is also built in the Android 10. To enjoy all these features, check the below-mentioned custom ROMs for Mi A3.

Pixel Experience ROM

The name speaks itself. Pixel Experience ROM borrows features from the Pixel devices. All the Pixel goodies including a launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, and boot animations of the Pixel devices. It is based on AOSP and offers maximum stability for the users to enjoy the new features. The developers aim to provide a stable and secure environment for Android devices to work flawlessly with Pixel devices.

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It is based on Android 10, and most of the features such as WiFi, RIL, GPS, Camera, Flashlight, Bluetooth, Lights, GPS are working flawlessly. All the known bugs have been fixed in recent updates. The user need not to flash Gapps as it is inclusive of the ROM itself. It can be installed directly from both the Fastboot and Recovery. Before installing the Pixel Experience ORM, make sure you are on the latest ROM firmware of Xiaomi Mi A3.  You can download the ROM from the link below.

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Atom OS ROM 

It is based on AOSP and includes Google Apps such as the launcher, icons, fonts, and wallpapers. Most of the features are working, and all the known issues have been fixed. The features such as Fingerprint on display, Bluetooth, and WIFi are working without a problem. The latest version fo the Atom OS includes the October security patch.

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It can be easily installed after unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP recovery. Read the installation instruction before installing the Atom OS ROM. You can download the Atom OS ROM from the link below.

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Paranoid Android Quartz Alpha

The Paranoid Android Quartz Alpha is a special version of the Paranoid ROM based on Android 10. It is designed by Hampus Olsson, who is a multi-disciplinary artist famous for beautiful pieces of artwork. He has refined the UI of the Paranoid Android to look more artistic. The ROM also incorporates Abstruct app, which is home to all the Paranoid Android wallpapers.

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This ROM is in alpha stage and carries some bugs which make it difficult for daily users to install it. The SafetyNet is not working on the Xiaomi Mi A3. The user needs to install Orange Fox recovery to install the Paranoid Android ROM. It does not include the Google services by default, and the user needs to flash Gapps zip to install it. The user should have installed the latest firmware version on Mi A3. The link to get the ROM is below.

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These are some Android 10 based custom ROMs that are available for Xiaomi Mi A3. We will update the list with new Android 10 ROMs. If you have any recommendations, then do let us know via the comments below.

Macro Shots captured on the upcoming Mi CC9 Pro look impressive

Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi is bracing for the launch of its latest photography centric smartphone, the Mi CC9 Pro which will be unveiled on the 5th of November. Earlier today, Lei Jun, co-founder and chairman of Xioami has shared a couple of photographs on Weibo that was shot on the upcoming handset.

The said images boast off an impressive macro performance that the Mi CC9 Pro will bring to the table. According to the accompanying text, the images were captured from as close as 1.5 cm and Xiaomi is referring to this as “Super Macro” mode. Out of the three images, two exhibit stamen and anther of a flower, while third exhibits couple of insects inside what looks like to be a flower.

Despite being held so close to the subject, the images are rich in detail. While this is just one aspect of the Mi CC9 Pro, the device is confirmed to feature a 108 MP main rear camera, making it the world’s first smartphone with this much high-resolution sensor.XIaomi Mi CC9 Pro 30W Fast Charging

Recently, Lei Jun had also revealed another key feature of the upcoming handset which is a large 5260 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. According to him, the company has optimised charging performance in such a manner that even their 30W technology is faster than 40W on some other handsets. With this charger, the large battery on the device can be fully replenished within just 65 minutes.

Other features that the device is already confirmed to have includes a curved OLED display with waterdrop notch that houses the selfie camera, Snapdragon 730G SoC and Penta rear camera setup.

As previously mentioned, the device is set to launch on the 5th of November, therefore we won’t have to wait for long to learn about its remaining features and price.

 

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 launch date is November 14

On Nov. 5, Xiaomi will be hosting an unveil event in China to announce Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro smartphone, Mi Watch and Mi TV 5. The Mi CC9 Pro is expected to be rebranded as Xiaomi Mi Note 10 in international markets. On Tuesday, Xiaomi started teasing on the arrival of the Mi Note 10. It had revealed that it will be debuting as the world’s first 108-meagpixel penta camera smartphone. Xiaomi Poland has confirmed through its Facebook page that the Mi Note 10 will be launching on Nov. 14 in Poland.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 November 14 Launch Date

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is expected to come with exact same specs that are available on the Mi CC9 Pro. The penta-lens camera system of the Mi CC9 Pro has an OIS enabled 108-megapixel primary lens, a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with 117-degree field-of-view, an OIS assisted periscope 12-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x hybrid zoom, 2-megapixel a macro lens and a portrait lens. The penta-lens system is also coupled with a pair of dual LED flash units.

In the above shown camera sample, the “Vision of Seas” name can be clearly seen even though the ship is around 500 meters away. There is no official confirmation on the front camera of the Mi Note 10. However, based on Mi CC9 Pro’s TENAA certification, it can be assumed that it could be featuring a front camera of 32-megapixel.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 could be coming with a 6.47-inch curved OLED display with full HD+ resolution support. The Snapdragon 730G chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM could be powering the device. It could be backed by a 5,260mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. Other rumored features of the phone include up to 256 GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack and in-screen fingerprint reader. Shown below is the leaked photo of the retail box of the upcoming Mi Note 10.

Xiaomi is also rumored to launch Mi Note 10 Pro. There is no confirmation on whether the Mi Note 10 Pro will be debuting alongside Mi Note 10 or whether it will be announced separately. Rumors have it that it could be fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset.

 

 

 

 

Xiaomi Mi Watch will have Replaceable Straps in multiple color options

Xiaomi Mi Watch will come with a high-quality fluoro rubber strap which will be anti-allergic, sweatproof, and easily replaceable. The strap will feature a quick-release button, which should be similar to what we’ve seen on Huami’s Amazfit smartwatch lineup. This new information was revealed by Xiaomi’s VP, Heng Qu, who also revealed four different strap color options for the device.

Xiaomi Mi Watch strapsThe Mi Watch will come with at least four different strap color options at launch. There’ll be a Blue, White, Grey, and a Black one. We can also see that the buckle will feature the ‘MI’ branding.

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The company also confirmed that the Mi Watch will come with the XiaoAI smart assistant. Huami’s smartwatches from the Amazfit series have featured XiaoAI, so this is not a surprising move. However, what’s interesting is that Xiaomi will offer three methods to activate the XiaoAI assistant on the watch. You can either long-press the crown or access the XiaoAI button from the screen or even activate it via voice (you’ll have to raise your wrist to turn on the screen first).

Xiaomi Mi Smartwatch

The Mi Watch will come with an MIUI for Watch OS. Given that Xiaomi is investing in a dedicated Watch OS along with its own app store, we can expect more smartwatches in the future. Inside, the Mi Watch will come with Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor with connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, and even an eSIM. The watch is confirmed to feature speakers which means you should be able to make and receive calls on the watch, just like a smartphone.

 

 

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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition to launch in China on November 5 for 5,299 Yuan ($753)

Earlier in month, on 10th October, OnePlus launched its flagship OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone as well as a limited edition model of the same in partnership with McLaren, dubbed OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition.

While the McLaren Edition of the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone has been available in Europe and India, the company has today announced that the device will be launched in China on 5th November.

OnePlus has also revealed that the smartphone will carry a price tag of 5,299 Yuan, which roughly converts to $753 for 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model. The McLaren Edition differs from the standard version only in terms of design.

It has papaya orange accent around the edges of the rear glass and the same has been applied around the camera housing and on the Alert Slider. The area around the cameras down to the LED flash and OnePlus logo has a unique design which is inspired by the high-performance Carbon TPT material found in McLaren’s Speedtail.

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch notch-less AMOLED display with Quad HD+ screen resolution, 516 PPI pixel density, 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC, along with 12GB of RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 internal storage.

It comes with triple rear cameras arranged in the same vertical fashion as the OnePlus 7 Pro. Here, the primary sensor is a Sony IMX586 48MP f/1.6 camera with a 7P lens and OIS+EIS. It is paired with an 8MP telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture and 3x optical zoom, and a 16MP f/2.2 ultrawide-angle camera.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 16MP f/2.0 Sony IMX471 camera that slides out of the top frame. The smartphone runs OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10 operating system and is powered by a 4,085mAh battery that comes with support for 30W Warp Charge 30T fast charging technology.

 

Leaked Realme 6 retail box reveals penta-lens setup and Snapdragon 710

The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones were made official in August this year in India. The company is preparing to launch two new phones in the Indian market such as Realme X2 Pro and Realme XT 730G. A video that shows the leaked retail box has surfaced on YouTube. The retail box has two main features mentioned on it.

As can be seen in the snapshots taken from the video, the Realme 6 retail box reveals that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 710 processor. Also, it is equipped with a penta-lens camera setup on its rear. This indicates that the Realme 6 will be arriving as many as 5 cameras on its rear.

There is a possibility that the more powerful Realme 6 Pro may also launch alongside the Realme 6 phone. The Realme 3 phone was made official in March and the Realme 3 Pro was announced in April. Hence, there is a possibility that the Realme 6 series may go official around the first quarter of 2020.

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Readers are advised to digest the Realme 6 retail box leak with a grain of salt as there is no concrete proof to confirm its authenticity. It remains to be seen whether Realme may offer improved quad cameras or penta-lens camera system on the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro. It may take few months for some accurate details on the Realme 6 series to appear.

In related news, Realme will be launching the Realme X2 Pro flagship phone in India on Nov. 20. There is no word on the pricing of the phone. However, it is certain that it will be available as the most expensive Realme phone in India. In China, it has a starting price of 2,599 Yuan (~$369; ~Rs. 26,000).

The Realme X2 Pro is fitted with a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution support and in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 855+ chipset powers the phone with up to 12 GB of RAM. It has up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The 4,000mAh battery of the Realme X2 Pro supports 50W SuperVOOC fast charging technology. The front notch of the phone features a 16-megapixel selfie shooter and it has 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 2-megapixel (depth assist) quad-camera system.

 

 

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Xiaomi Mi TV 5 key specifications revealed ahead of launch next week

Xiaomi, which made a name for itself with the smartphone business, has also established its presence in the market as a powerful TV manufacturer and is also ranking as number one in the smart TV category in China.

After announcing the Mi TV Pro lineup a few months ago, Xiaomi is all set to release the new Mi TV 5 series in its home market on 5th November. Ahead of its official launch, the company is now revealing details about the upcoming Smart TV.

Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Specs

Xiaomi has today confirmed that the Mi TV 5 will come powered by a 12nm T972 chipset with support for 8K video recording which is claimed to be 63 percent higher than the previous-generation CPU. It comes packed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage to ensure smoother performance.

The Mi TV 5 series is confirmed to come with a 4K QLED panel covering NTSC 108% wide color gamut. The Quantum Dot panel is likely to be supplied by Samsung who dominates this industry. The current generation Mi TV 4 series comes with either LCD or LED panels, so with the Mi TV 5 series, it seems that Xiaomi is looking to enter the premium segment.

It is not surprising to see Xiaomi shifting its gears towards Quantum Dot LEDs as the recently launched OnePlus TV also features Samsung’s premium QLED panels. So, the Mi TV maker is trying to jump into the premium segment with its new generation models.

The company had shared a teaser image of the upcoming Mi TV 5, giving us a glimpse of the right side of the device, wherein we can see the ‘Designed by Xiaomi’ text. Apart from its slim form factor, there isn’t much we can pick up from this image.

Along with the Mi TV 5, the company is also set to launch a bunch of other products at the 5th November event in China, including Mi CC9 Pro smartphone, Xiaomi Smartwatch, Xiaomi’s Mi Portable Air Conditioner, among others.

 

Huawei MediaPad M7 (MatePad Pro) render reveals its punch-hole display

Earlier in this month, an Indian publication had carried several renders of the upcoming Huawei MediaPad M7 tablet. It will be debuting as the first tablet with punch-hole display. Later, reputed tipster Evan Blass took to Twitter to claim that the device is called MatePad Pro. Probably, some markets may receive the same device with differing names. Today, Blass has shared a new render of the MediaPad M7 to reveal the design of the punch-hole display tablet.

Huawei MediaPad M7 (MatePad Pro)

The image reveals that the Huawei MediaPad M7 (MatePad Pro) will be boasting a high screen-to-body ratio as it features slim bezels around the display and a punch-hole for the front camera. The tablet is being internally referred as ‘Marx’ and as it can be seen in the image, it will carry support for magic keyboard and Huawei’s M-Pen stylus.

Shown below are the exclusive renders that were leaked by 91mobiles earlier this month. The MediaPad M6 10.8 edition that had gone official in June this year featured a front-mounted fingerprint scanner that was embedded under its capacitive home button. Thanks to the slim bezels, the MediaPad M7 does not seem to feature a home button enabled fingerpint reader. There is a possibility that it could be equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Huawei MediaPad M7 (MatePad Pro) leaked renders

The rear side of the MatePad Pro is fitted with a protruding vertical camera setup that houses an LED flash and two camera sensors. A USB-C port seems to be present between two speaker grilles on the bottom edge of the device.

Even though multiple images of the MatePad Pro have surfaced, none of them confirm whether it features a 3.5mm audio jack. Also, there is no confirmation on whether the M-Pen stylus can be attached to the edge of the device or it can be stored in a silo on its body. Since it carries support for optional magnetic keyboard, it could be equipped with necessary connectivity points. Black and White are the two color variants of the device.

There is no information available on the specifications of the MediaPad M7. Considering that it could be a flagship model, it may feature Kirin 990 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. It could also be equipped with a large-sized battery. There is no word on the launch date and pricing of the tablet.

 

 

OPPO dual-band 5G smartphone confirmed to launch in December this year

Recently, we reported that OPPO will be launching a dual-band 5G smartphone in partnership with Qualcomm by the end of this year. Now, the company has confirmed through a post on Weibo that its first smartphone with dual-band 5G support will be launched in December this year.

The announcement from OPPO comes just after the three major network operators in China officially launched 5G services in the country and revealed their packages. OPPO says that it will launch the 5G smartphone with an aim to accelerate the adoption of 5G technology.

OPPO mid-range with dual-band 5G
OPPO mid-range smartphone with dual-band 5G

For those who are unaware, dual-mode 5G refers to Standalone (SA) and Non-standalone (NSA) modes. While the SA configuration relies on the 5G spectrum for data transfer and signalling without a pre-existing LTE network, an NSA configuration relies extensively on the LTE band for all communications held between servers and consecutive cellphone towers. This enhances the 5G bandwidth while utilising existing LTE networks, reducing the overall cost of operation.

Currently, there’s no official confirmation from OPPO regarding the specifications of the upcoming smartphone apart from the dual-band 5G compliance. Rumors indicate that the device will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7250 SoC, which is slated to be the first mid-range dual-band 5G processor in its portfolio.

It is also reported that OPPO is planning to introduce 5G variants of every flagship and mid-range smartphones in their lineup by 2020. According to Shen Jia, OPPO’s 5G expert, the Chinese tech giants will offer 5G capability to all devices priced above CNY 3,000 (~$421). The company has reportedly set aside a budget of CNY 10 billion (~$1.4 billion) for Research and Development purposes.

With Qualcomm finally introducing their first chipset with an integrated 5G modem, OPPO was quick to announce plan of launching the first smartphone with the upcoming SoC. The Snapdragon 6, 7 and 8-series is also expected to get a fresh lease of life with the addition of the 5G modem, covering the requirement for both flagship and mid-range smartphones.

 

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has 5,260mAh battery with 30W fast charging support

Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro smartphone on Nov. 5 in China. The Chinese firm has recently detailed information on the penta-lens setup of the phone. The company has been consistently revealing the specifications of the Mi CC9 Pro. Xiaomi has today confirmed that the Mi CC9 Pro has a 5,260mAh battery.

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro had recently appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications. It had revealed that the minimum rated capacity of the phone’s battery is of 5,170mAh. The official confirmation states that its typical capacity is 5,260mAh.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro 5260mAhh battery

The Mi CC9 Pro will be the largest battery phone from Xiaomi. Such a big battery will require fast charging capabilities. The 3C appearance of the phone had revealed that it could be shipped with a charger that supports up to 30W fast charging.

XIaomi Mi CC9 Pro 30W Fast Charging

The above shown poster confirms that the Mi CC9 Pro come with 30W Mi Charge Turbo rapid charging technology. The company claims that it takes only 30 minutes to reach 58 percent battery power and it can be fully charged in just 65 minutes. Some rumors have claimed that it will be equipped with wireless charging technology. However, there is no confirmation on it yet from the Chinese firm.

Shown below are some other posters that the company has released today. The Mi CC9 Pro will be sporting a four-sided curved body. The smartphone features an impressive front as it is equipped with a display that curves towards its edges. TENAA has revealed that it has a full HD+ 6.47-inch OLED panel with waterdrop notch.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro curved display-

The Snapdragon 730G is present under the hood of the Mi CC9 Pro. It will be arriving with up to 8 GB of RAM. The highest model of the phone may offer 256 GB of storage. A microSD card slot will be there for expanding its storage. The penta-lens setup on its rear has 108-mgeapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX as main sensor. The camera system is powered by dual OIS and a pair of dual LED flash units. The front notch of the phone has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. It also features the good old 3.5mm headphone jack. The same phone will be launching as Xiaomi Mi Note 10 outside of China.

 

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Geekbench appearance suggest that it could be rebadged Mi CC9 Pro

An official tweet released by Xiaomi earlier this week confirmed that the company is gearing up to launch the Mi Note 10 smartphone. Both phones have appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform. Their Geekbench listings have revealed that the Mi Note 10 is a rebranded version of Mi CC9 Pro.

Mi Note 10 pro

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Geekbench screenshot reveals that it runs on Android 9 Pie OS and it is powered by an octa-core processor with a base frequency of 1.8GHz along with 4 GB of RAM. It has scored 544 in the single-core test of Geekbench and 1713 in its multi-core test.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Geekbench

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Geekbench screengrab states that it boots to Android 9 Pie OS. It is driven by octa-core processor with 1.8GHz base frequency and 8 GB of RAM. In the single-core test, it has scored 545 and it has recorded 1640 in the multi-core test. The Mi CC9 Pro is speculated to be powered by Snapdragon 730G mobile platform. Hence, it is likely that the Mi Note 10 will be also fueled by the same SoC.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Geekbench-

Also, both listing carries the same ‘Tucana’ codename which indicates both are identical devices. It appears that the Xiaomi Tucana phone will be launching in China as Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro and markets outside the home market will be receiving it as Xiaomi Mi Note 10. The Chinese firm will be also launching the more powerful Mi Note 10 Pro alongside the Mi Note 10. There is a possibility that the Mi Note 10 Pro model could be featuring Snapdragon 855+ SoC.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Specifications

The full specs of the Mi CC9 Pro are known through its TENAA listing. It is coming with 6.47-inch OLED full HD+ display with waterdrop notch. It will come with up to 8 GB of RAM and its highest model will have 256 GB of native storage. The Android 9 Pie OS will run on the device with MIUI 11 skin onboard.

The Mi CC9 Pro will be powered by a minimum capacity battery of 5,260mAh battery. The rear shell of the phone has dual OIS powered 108-megapixel five camera system with a pair of dual LED flash units. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel. It has a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack.

 

 

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The OnePlus 7T lineup includes the long-awaited OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro smartphones that were announced in China at a launch event. The phones were made available through the company’s official online store, as well as JD.com on October 22nd at 10:00 AM (local time).

OnePlus 7T

The OnePlus 7T is currently up for grabs in eye-catching color and storage options through Giztop. More importantly, the Chinese online store is giving you a chance to save a considerable amount of money on the phone through a dedicated coupon code.

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OnePlus fans who are willing to shell out $50 more can go for the slightly larger model that features 8GB of RAM and comes with a hefty 256GB of onboard storage space, which is enough for you to save all your multimedia content. The aforesaid model usually retails for $579, but you can get $30 off by applying coupon code OP7T30 at checkout.

As a result, the original asking price of the phone reduces to just $549 even before you place your order. The silver color option of the same variant carries a $579 price tag as well. You can reduce the price of this model by using coupon code OP7T30 during the checkout process. The retail price reduces to just $549 after applying the coupon.oneplus 7t

The irresistible OnePlus 7T smartphone sports a 6.55-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED HDR10+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It features a third-generation in-display fingerprint scanner that unlocks in just 0.21 seconds. Under the hood, it packs a powerful 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus AI Soc, along with a highly competent Adreno 640 GPU.

The OnePlus 7T offers compatibility with various 4G LTE-FDD bands including B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/32/66. Along with Australia, Europe, Asia, the North of the United States, the phone works in several other countries.

On the photography front, the OnePlus 7T features 48MP+12MP+16MP cameras at the back and a 16MP front camera with EIS for self-portraits and video calling. Furthermore, the phone runs Original Oxygen OS based on Android 10 and is backed by a robust 3800mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging.

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KUGOO M2 PRO Folding Electric Scooter

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Moreover, you can use coupon code GKB20PP and get an extra $20 off if your cart value exceeds $200. Likewise, coupon code GKB10PP helps you save $10 on orders over $100, and coupon code GKB02PP allows you get $2 off if your grand total is more than $10.

The promotion page is teeming with all sorts of amazing products ranging from smart wearables, smartphones, RC drones, and even electronic bikes. We will be checking out the discount GeekBuying is currently offering on the KUGOO M2 PRO Folding Electric Scooter. We will even show how you can save more money at checkout.KUGOO M2 PRO

The KUGOO M2 PRO would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online, as well as offline stores, but GeekBuying is offering you a chance to buy it for just $469.99. In addition to getting this 24 percent discount, new users can take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon and save more money.

The rest of the users can apply coupon code GKB204S and grab an extra $10 off. In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the KUGOO M2 PR further down to just $459.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

KUGOO M2 PRO Folding Electric Scooter

The KUGOO M2 PRO Folding Electric Scooter features 8.5 Inch pneumatic tires for safer riding experience. Moreover, it offers three-speed modes that can be activated with one key, making the e-bike a great choice for all kinds of road surface conditions.

Furthermore, the KUGOO M2 PRO is backed by a powerful 7.5Ah, 18650 lithium battery, which facilitates higher speeds and a longer range. The electric scooter is powered by a 350W motor that delivers a max running distance of 30Km.

Considering the safety of the rider, the KUGOO M2 PRO has been outfitted with a double brake system and front electric brake. The rear wheel is equipped with a mechanical disc brake. The e-bike adopts a 3 seconds fast-folding design for convenient storing and is housed in a robust aviation-grade aluminum frame.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount and use the coupon before it expires. The KUGOO M2 PRO Folding Electric Scooter will be up for grabs bearing this reduced price tag for one day only.

Buy Realme X2 Pro for a Lowered Price from Giztop [$20 OFF Coupon]

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme announced its first flagship-grade handset dubbed the Realme X2 Pro on October 15th in China and made it available to the public earlier this month.

Realme X2 Pro

After floating around the rumor mill for a long time and making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks, the Realme X2 Pro has finally gone up for sale through Giztop. The Chinese online store is offering two eye-catching colors and storage options.

Available in blue and Pearl White color options, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM variant of the Realme X2 Pro would set you back $459. Those who fancy using a more power-packed model and don’t mind spending a little extra for it can go for the larger variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity.

This larger model comes in Pear White, as well as blue color options bearing a steeper $509 price tag on Giztop. In other words, the larger model will cost you $50 more. Cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money can use coupon code RMX2P20 for $20 off.

As a result, the original asking price of the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Realme X2 Pro variant reduces to just $439, while the retail price of the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model comes down to only $489 even before you place your order.realme x2 pro

If you aren’t sure if the recently launched Realme X2 Pro is worth your money, you might want to check out the awe-inspiring features it offers. First off, the Realme X2 Pro sports a mammoth 6.5-inch Super AMOLED full HD+ with 90Hz refresh rate support.

Featuring up to 1000nits brightness, the display supports DCI-P3 color gamut. Under the hood, the phone packs Snapdragon 855 Plus 2.96GHz Octa-core processor, along with Adreno 640 graphics processing unit.

Much to the delight of mobile photographers, the Realme X2 Pro houses a Samsung GW1 64MP+13MP+8MP+2MP Quad rear camera setup at the back. Upfront, there’s a 16MP selfie camera, which can be used for video calling as well.

The X2 Pro runs ColorOS 6.1 Realme Edition based on the Android 9.0 Pie operating system and supports support dual-frequency GPS and NFC. Furthermore, the Realme-branded phone draws its juices from a 4000mAh battery that supports 50W SuperVOOC flash charge, USB-PD and 18W rapid charging technology.

To know more about the Realme X2 Pro, and place your order, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Banggood Double 11 Global Shopping Festival Kicks Off with $11.11 Snap Up!

It’s that time of year that online shoppers wait with bated breath. China and the rest of the world’s biggest online shopping event is slated to take place on November 11th. Dubbed as the 11.11 (or double 11), this global shopping festival is just around the corner and online retailers have started to roll out unmissable deals in a bid to lure consumers.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Living up to its long-established reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood has launched the Double 11 Global Shopping Festival. There are no prizes for guessing that the promo, which kicked-off today, October 30th, offers a myriad of exciting brand deals, great discounts and a lot more for you to cheer about.

Banggood Double 11 Global Shopping Festival

Banggood Double 11 Global Shopping Festival

Cashing in on the imminent event, the Chinese online store is giving its loyal users a chance to discover its premium brands that include Eachine, FrSky, Xiaomi, iMars, BlitzWolf, and others. The activity page is crammed with awe-inspiring products that needed to be split into specific categories so that consumers can find exactly what they’re looking for without breaking much a sweat.

The first section on the promotion page is called Selected Brand Deals and it brings great discounts, coupled with instant savings. You can get your tech greedy hands on a slew of amazing products from Xiaomi, FIMI, iMars and other popular brands without emptying your pocket.

For instance, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for just $271.08. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $279.99.Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Moreover, the phone has been assigned coupon code BGN8G4G that can be used to bring its already lowered asking price further down to only $179.99 at the time of checking out.

To grab the 11.11 bottom price, you need to reserve the phone first. You also get a BlitzWolf BW-TC14 3A USB Type-C Charging Data Cable free with your order. On top of that, there’s free shipping for those spending over $19.99.

The next section dubbed ‘Recommendations’ features products that will be available for lowered prices in two different time slots including October 30th – November 5th 16:00 (UTC+8), and November 5th – November 10th 16:00 (UTC+8). All products available under the aforesaid category carry considerably reduced price tags.

If you are a brand-conscious buyer, you might want to check out the Star Flagship Store category, which features official online stores of popular brands such as Xiaomi, Eachine, BlitzWolf, DIGOO, GEEKCREIT, and Drillpro. The official store of each brand offers a wide range of products that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

For example, the Xiaomi official store offers a 13% OFF Coupon, while Eachine is its consumers a chance to get 18 percent off on its products with the help of a dedicated coupon. Likewise, each online store has been offered a dedicated that consumers can use at the time of checking to save money.

Considering that almost everyone likes gifts, the Shop & Win category is offering a gift to the first hundred customers to place an order. Note that the Free Gift Campaign will come to an end on November 10th at 16:00. Gifts will be selected based on the time the order payment was completed.

Each draw will begin at the start of the day. It is worth noting that those who place their orders closer to mid-night are more likely to win. It is also worth noting that a winning order can neither be canceled nor modified. Only verified Banggood users can participate.

The following category called Hot Trend List is a great place for you to check out trendy fashionable clothing and stand a chance of winning 600 gifts. In addition to other products, this category features the Blitzwolf BW-FYE5 Mini True Wireless Earbuds, which normally retails for $49.99, but can now be yours for just $45.13.

Blitzwolf BW-FYE5 Mini True Wireless Earbuds

Aside from this 10 percent off, Banggood users also get a BlitzWolf BW-ST1 Portable Cable Organizer Headphone Storage Organizer Bag for Cable Headphone Power Bank Selfie Sticks worth $4.15 free with this purchase. There’s free shipping on orders over $19.99 as well.

The concluding category on the promotion page is called New Branded Products. Under this section, Banggood users can get their hands on amazing products such as the Digoo 12 in 1 Hair Clipper Grooming Trimmer Kit Cordless, LyRay Wireless Bluetooth 4.2 Portable Speaker Double Alarm Clock, etc at lowered prices since most of these products have been assigned coupon codes that can be applied at checkout for discount.

To visit the activity page and to take full advantage of the discounts, simply follow this link.

Banggood Double 11 Global Shopping Festival Shopping Guide

Banggood Double 11 Global Shopping Festival Shopping Guide

The Crazy November Shopping Guide sheds light on all the ongoing, as well as the upcoming events that Banggood users might not want to miss. Starting from October 30th at 10:00, the sales and promotions slated to launch include the Banggood Double 11 Global Shopping Festival, and the Black Friday Sale, which offers up to a whopping 75% off on products across various categories.

As part of the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, Banggood will be giving its loyal users a chance to win a whopping $100000 Gifts. The Warming-Up period starts today at 10:00 and will come to an end on November 10th at 16:00.

Banggood Double 11 Global Shopping Festival Shopping Guide

Featuring a 50% OFF Coupon, the Brands Fest promo will include heavily-discounted new season trending fashion, and will allow consumers to win 600 gifts.

Those who reserve select products during the Warm-Up period will stand a chance of getting the product at rock bottom price. In addition to that, there will $18 OFF on all categories for new users. Other unmissable deals that are slated to launch next month includes a $0.01 Snatch, a chance to get bonus points daily with 100 points converting to $1.

The shopping guide features a Must Buy at Double 11.11 category, which is teeming with products that you might want to purchase for a lowered price before the promo wraps up. Aside from that, there’s another section called ‘Exclusive Coupon,’ which features amazing products that have been assigned dedicated coupons for discounts.

Other equally-anticipated promotion sales include the Black Friday Sale and Cyber Monday Week. You can follow this link to check out the shopping guide.

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro may debut in Q2 2020

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are the next flagship phones from OnePlus. Well ahead of the launch, renders showcasing the design of the OnePlus 8 duo have appeared earlier this month. A known tipster has suggested that the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro phones will be made official in the second quarter of 2020.

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones were announced in May this year. Hence, it has always appeared that the OnePlus 8 series will be debut by the same month in 2020. It is good to see a reliable tipster to reveal the arrival timeframe of the OnePlus 8 lineup. However, he did not any information on the specs of the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro phones.

Based on the information that surfaced along with the renders of the OnePlus 8 series, it can be said that the OnePlus 8 measures 160.2 x 72.9 x 8.1mm whereas the OnePlus 8 Pro’s dimensions are 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.8mm. The OnePlus 8 is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch display whereas the Pro variant could be featuring a slightly bigger 6.65-inch display.

OnePlus 8 featured
OnePlus 8 renders

As OnePlus has confirmed, the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro phones will be equipped with 90Hz refresh rate displays. Both phones are expected to sport AMOLED displays with punch-hole at their top-left corner and in-screen fingerprint reader. The OnePlus 8 may support full HD+ resolution whereas the Pro sibling may come with quad HD+ resolution. The rear side of the OnePlus 8 has a vertical triple camera system. The OnePlus 8 Pro renders have revealed that it also features a vertical triple camera setup along with an additional fourth camera sensor.

OnePlus 8 Pro renders
OnePlus 8 Pro renders

The OnePlus 8 duo will be fueled by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform that is expected to go official in December this year. The series may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and native storage of up to 256 GB. The Android 10 OS flavored OxygenOS 10 will come preinstalled on OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro phones. In some markets, OnePlus 8 series may come with 5G connectivity. Some rumors have claimed that OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro could be first OnePlus phones to come with support for wireless charging.

 

 

Nokia recruits hundreds of workers to accelerate 5G development

The race for 5G is still on and the big players behind the infrastructure are Nokia, Huawei, and Ericsson. Just recently, it was reported that the UK is set to grant Huawei access to its 5G network. This move will surely affect its competitors. Now reports have surfaced that Nokia has been on a hiring spree to develop its 5G technology.

Nokia Logo

The Finnish company has hired up to 350 members of staff this year in its home country. A Nokia spokeswoman disclosed in an email that over 200 of these staff have been employed for its mobile networks while several others are assigned to work on developing SoCs for its 5G equipment.

The info about the recruitment was also confirmed by Tommi Uitto, the president of Nokia’s mobile networks who took the helm of the division a year ago.

Nokia’s shares took a 21% dive last week following the posting of its third-quarter earnings. This year, its shares have dropped by 30%. The company is cutting down on its expectations. They are expecting losses as two of its largest customers, T-Mobile US and Sprint are set to merge. Since both network operators are set to merge, their spendings have slowed due in part to court challenges.

 

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Best Android 10 based custom ROMs for OnePlus 5/5T

OnePlus is known for its fast premium smartphones, along with the top-notch support. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer facilitates third-party development as it does not void warranty even if the user roots the OnePlus smartphone. However, any internal damage due to rooting is not covered under warranty. Thanks to such support for external development that is allowing the old OnePlus devices to enjoy the Android 10 experience via custom ROMs.

oneplus 5 5t android 10 custom roms

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Android 10 upgrade is underway for several new and old Android smartphones. OnePlus 5/5T are also on the boat to receive the Android 10 update by Q2 2020. Such a long wait time is making users switch to Android 10 custom ROMs on OnePlus 5 and 5T. These phones were launched in 2017 with Android Nougat and were later upgraded to Android Oreo and then Android Pie. Since both the devices have become old and already received three significant upgrades, now the users have to wait a bit longer before the new Android update hits their devices.

Android 10 Features

Google officially rolled out the Android 10 last month with several upgrades and enhancements. A lot of refinement has taken place in the Android 10 over its predecessor. The new features include polished system UI, new gesture navigations, location control, improved privacy, and lot more. The support for several new technologies such as 5G, foldable tech, and AR are also built in the latest version. Many new APIs are part of the Android 10 package. A long-awaited dark theme is also a part of the latest and the greatest Android version.

Key features

  • Security Features – Android 10 comes with new security features, which enhances the overall security of the device.
  • Smart Reply – In Android 9, a feature to reply from the notification bar was added. Whereas, in Android 10 the functionality is extended with auto-responses or action in the Facebook Messenger.
  • New Gesture Navigation – The system is now smoother and faster with the new gesture navigation.
  • Dark Theme – Much awaited system-wide dark theme is part of the new Android version. It is aimed to reduce eye strain during low-light environments.
  • Privacy controls – To enhance the privacy of the overall system, Android 10 allows users to choose the data that will be shared.
  • 5G Support – In 2020, many carriers across different countries will rollout 5G support. So the Google has already rolled out support for it in the Android 10.
  • Foldable Display – In the future, many foldable devices are making its way to the market. Google has rolled foldable display support to make those devices fully compatible with the Android 10

There are many changes that the OnePlus 5/5T users will like on Android 10 custom ROM.

OnePlus 5 and 5T specifications

Both the smartphones were launched back in 2017 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 onboard paired with 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM. OnePlus 5 embeds a 5.5-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a 401 PPI pixel density. However, a 6.01 full HD Optic AMOLED display having 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution with an 18:9 aspect ratio is available on the OnePlus 5T. Both the devices are protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Both devices carry a dual rear camera and a single front camera. Specifically, the OnPlus 5T sports a 16-megapixel Sony IMX398 sensor having an aperture of f/1.7 and another 20-megapixel sensor. On the other sie, OnePlsu 5 hosts a dual rear camera with a  16-megapixel primary sensor and another 20-megapixel Sony IMX350 sensor. A 3300 mAh non-removable battery is seen on both the devices with Dash charge fast charging technology. OnePlus 5 and 5T are currently running on Android 9.1 Pie and is slated to receive the Android 10 update by Q2 2020.

There are several custom ROMs that are currently in testing mode. We will keep adding more custom ROMs once the development starts. Let’s check the best Android 10 based custom ROMs for OnePlus 5 and 5T.

List of Android 10 custom ROMs for OnePlus 5/5T

crDroid Android

It is an Android 10 based custom ROM that is in the beta stage with a few bugs. The features such as WiFi, GPS, Camera, HW Encryption, Sound, LTE, and others are working fine without any issue. However, there’s a voice issue over calls, but you can quickly fix it by disabling the microphone permission for the Google app. All other major issues were fixed in the latest 28th September build.

cr droid

The users can easily customize battery styles, live volume steps, and others. It is recommended to flash Gapps to get Google services on your device. It needs TWRP custom recovery, and the device should be on OxygenOS 9.0.9 firmware version. In the upcoming few months, the ROM is expected to become stable for both the OnePlus 5 and 5T. You can download the crDroid from the download below.

Download for OnePlus 5 / OnePlus 5T

Pixel Experience (AOSP for OnePlus 5T)

As the name suggests, the Pixel Experience ROM grabs most of its features from Pixel devices. It is AOSP based ROM with some goodies from Pixel devices such as the launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, and boot animations. The developer’s aim is to provide a stable and secure environment for non-pixel devices.

pixel rom

The Pixel Experience ROM for OnePlus 5T is based on Android 10 with specific bugs. The features like WiFi, RIL, GPS, Camera, Camcorder, Bluetooth, NFC, Lights, Fingerprint Reader, and RIL are working precisely. Some people have issues with SIM card detection, Bluetooth, and Alert Slider. The user needs not to flash the Gapps additionally. The Pixel Experience ROM carries Septemeber 2019 security patch.

Download for OnePlus 5T

LineageOS 17.0 for OnePlus 5T

Lineage-OS-17

It is the most supported custom ROM available for Android devices. It is based on the Android Open Source Project with some extra contributions from third-party developers. The LenageOS 17.0 runs on Android 10 and supports different frameworks and mods such as supersu, magisk, Xposed, custom kernels, etc.

The interested users can download the LineageOS 17.0 for OnePlus 5T from the link below.

Download for OnePlus 5T

Currently, these are the only ROMs for OnePlus 5 and 5T, which are based on Android 10. We update the article when more ROMs arrive. If you have any recommendations, then do let us know via the comments below. Until then, stay connected with us for more!

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Honor will launch a Smartwatch by the end of 2019, Likely to be the Honor Watch Magic 2

Honor has confirmed that it will launch a new smartwatch before the end of 2019. This watch is going to be an update to the Honor Watch Magic model which was announced last year in China and earlier this year in India and Europe. The company has also shared a teaser which gives us a glimpse of the watch’s design outline.

honor-2019-watch-teaser-2

Honor told DigitalTrends that the upcoming smartwatch will soon be teased across its social media channels using a Halloween theme. The teaser that you see above is a part of this marketing push. The image also confirms that the Honor Watch Magic 2 (the name is yet to be revealed) will retain a similar design as its predecessor, featuring two crowns on the side for controls. We can also expect it to run on the company’s own LiteOS. The same OS powers Huawei’s smartwatches like the Huawei Watch GT 2 and the Honor Watch Magic as well.

Honor Watch Magic

There’s no more information on the upcoming Honor smartwatch but it could retain some of the key features of the original model, like a 1.2-inch compact 390 x 390 AMOLED display, a week-long battery life, and a relatively affordable price tag (probably around $200).

Expect more information on the smartwatch in the coming days.

 

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