Xiaomi has announced a new set of devices that will no longer enjoy software support. A total of 10 devices have been included in the company’s end-of-support (EOS) list. This means that the products will not enjoy firmware and security updates anymore.

The 10 devices have spent upwards of two years since their launch and at least one Android update. Xiaomi will also discontinue the regular security updates for the 10 devices. The devices are the Redmi K20, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi 7. Others are the Redmi Y3, Mi Pad 4, Mi Pad 4 Plus, Mi Play, and Mi 9 SE.

The inclusion of the 10 Xiaomi devices in the EOS list means that Xiaomi will no longer provide responses to security vulnerability reports. The Redmi Note 7 series was released three years ago and have enjoyed just one Android OS upgrade. The Redmi K20 is also about 3 years old.

Owners of the 10 Xiaomi devices did not enjoy the latest MIUI 13 update rolled out by Xiaomi. The end-of-support list is a dynamic list of older devices that have gone through their software cycle. Generally, most OEMs have a maximum of two firmware upgrades in the lifetime of a device. This could span a number of years.

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TWRP, which stands for Team Win Recovery Project is the most commonly used custom recovery on Android devices. It is essential to flash aftermarket Android builds (custom ROMs) as the built-in stock recoveries on the phones/tablets do not allow it. Hence, TWRP is the first thing to install if a user wants to use an alternate OS. The project supports a number of devices officially and now Realme XT, Realme X2, and Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 / 4 Plus also join the list.

Realme XT is one of the first smartphones with a 64MP primary camera. It was launched in India with ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie on-board. Soon, an improved version of the phone called Realme X2 debuted with Snapdragon 730G instead of Snapdragon 712 but with the same software. However, both of them were recently updated to Realme UI based on Android 10.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus. This duo launched exclusively in China with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo but it has received only one major update so far and that is MIUI 10. The underlying software is still Oreo and it is yet to receive MIUI 11 when the company is moved on to the development of MIUI 12.

But now, as these devices support TWRP officially, their users can finally use a solid trustworthy custom recovery to flash custom ROM, kernels, and mods of their choice.

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At the end of June, Xiaomi had launched the Mi Pad 4 tablet with 8-inch screen, Snapdragon 660 SoC and 6,000mAh battery. The tablet was made available in LTE and Wi-Fi only versions. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has launched a bigger variant of the tablet as Mi Pad 4 Plus. Here is all the information available on the new Xiaomi tablet.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus has arrived with a 10.1-inch display that carries support for Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 16:10. It offers a contrast ratio of 1000:1. The device measures 245.6 x 149.8 x 7.99mm and it weighs 485 grams. It features a larger battery of 8,620mAh capacity that carries support for 5V/2A charging.

Like the regular Xiaomi Mi Pad 4, the Plus variant also comes with 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and at its front is f/2.0 aperture 5-megapixel camera that carries support for HDR and face recognition. The Snapdragon 660 is present under the hood of the Mi Pad 4 Plus.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2×2 Wi-Fi MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 and a single nano-SIM card slot for LTE connectivity. It also supports GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and Beidou. The Mi Pad 4 Plus is equipped with sensors like gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor and electronic compass. The other features of the tablet include 3.5mm audio jack and MIUI flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

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The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus is now listed on the official online Xiaomi store in China for reservations. It comes in two models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Both the models are respectively priced at 1,899 Yuan (~$275) and 2,099 Yuan (~$305). It will be available for buying starting from Aug. 16 at 10 AM through various online and offline channels in China.

What do you think about the specs and pricing of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus? Let us know your views by posting your comments below.

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The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is still the only tablet powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor. It also has an 8-inch 1920 x 1200 display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. However, there are people who want a tablet with a larger screen. There are unconfirmed reports Xiaomi is working on a larger tablet for this group of people.

According to mysmartprice, Xiaomi will launch a 10-inch version of the Mi Pad 4. This variant is reported to also carry the “Plus” suffix, hence it will be known as the Mi Pad 4 Plus.

The resolution of the display is unknown but we will ask you not to raise your hopes as it may be the same as the 8-inch version. It is also expected to have the same Snapdragon 660 processor.

The Mi Pad 4 Plus is said to come in two variants – a 4GB RAM + 64GB model and a 4GB RAM + 128GB model. Both will have LTE and be available in the same black and gold color variants as the smaller model.

Along with the bigger screen, we also expect the 10-inch Mi Pad to have a bigger battery. The rest of the specs including the camera configuration are unknown.

READ MORE: Xiaomi to soon launch 8GB RAM variant of its flagship smartphone Mi 8

There is no info on a release date yet but the possibility of it coming with MIUI 10 right out of the box seems low. Nevertheless, we advise you take this with a pinch of salt. However, if this is true, the Mi Pad 4 Plus will be Xiaomi’s first 10-inch tablet.

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