Xiaomi users can now install the latest Google Camera app on their Xiaomi phones. The Chinese smartphone maker is rolling out a new update to its customized Android version, MIUI. Currently, the update MIUI 10 v8.11.8 beta is limited to China-based ROM, but we expect the support to soon rollout on Global ROMs also. Xiaomi has not given any timeline for global rollout featuring the support for new APIs. Particularly, Xiaomi has added a couple of new APIs and modules such as HAL3/Camera2API in the new MIUI build which allows the use of third-party camera apps such as GCam.

The MIUI 10 update has extended support for HAL3/Camera2API which is required by Google Camera app to run on any Android device. It seems due to increased demand for third-party camera apps, the Chinese smartphone maker has added support in their forked version of Android. Increasing features in the Google Camera app can be regarded as another reason behind the adoption by Xiaomi in the latest beta build of MIUI.

Google has tweaked the Google camera a lot and has made it unmatchable with lots of features. It can create a bokeh effect without the need of dual camera on your smartphone. Google has also refined post-processing of photos in the app. Google Pixel’s mind-blowing cameras also run on the Google Camera app.

MIUI 10 version 10.8.11.8 carries HAL3 which seems to be activated by default. So, now you only need to install a third party camera app, and it will be ready for use.

Until now, Xiaomi users have to use the GCam app partially with errors or either need to root their devices. Now, with the inception of the HAL3 support, you need not to root your Xiaomi device. You can directly use it by sideloading the Google camera app without following any long procedures.

• Read More: MIUI 10 update now available for 20+ more smartphones

Currently, there’s no information about when the Xiaomi will rollout out it in the stable build. But we hope, soon we will get a chance to use the Google Camera app on Xiaomi devices without any root access or error.

Well, how many of you are already using Google camera app on Xiaomi devices?

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After such a long wait, the Chinese manufacturer, Xiaomi is rolling out the stable MIUI 10 update to Redmi 6, 6A, Redmi 5 Plus global version and the Redmi Note 5 in India. The update is currently not available via the OTA (Over-the-Air), although, users can download OTA update.zip file from the official Xiaomi website to manually upgrade the device.

Xiaomi posted the official confirmation about the update via its official @miuirom Twitter handle. It also mentioned about the Redmi 5 Plus and Redmi Note 5 devices which have already received the MIUI 10 Stable ROM update a few days ago. Today, the owners of the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro received the latest MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM.

Many changes are present in the latest MIUI 10 along with the new User Interface. It brings AI portrait mode to the single front camera with the Hindi language support in Mi Apps. Xiaomi has added some new natural sounds to the MIUI 10 with a significant revamp for the Clock and Notes app. Here’s a full changelog if the MIUI 10 update:

Changelog: Redmi 6/6A Redmi 5A and Redmi 5 Plus MIUI 10 Update

Full View Experience

• Designed for full screen experience
  All-new UI is tailored for full screen devices and lets
  the content take the front stage.

Other improvements and optimizations

• Al brings Portrait mode to single front camera
  devices! Blur the background on your portrait shots
  and look as gorgeous as you feel
  Other system apps (including Clock and Notes) got
  major revamp too.

Mi Apps

• New Supported Hindi in Mi Apps(07-17)

Xiaomi has already rolled out the MIUI 10 Stable Global ROM update to various devices such as Mi 6, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi 5, Note 5 Pro and few others. In China, Xiaomi has already given the update to most of the latest Xiaomi devices in China.

Users of the Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A, Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 can download the respective update packages from Xiaomi Website.

Update: The OTA update for Redmi 6 and 6A has also started to roll out, it weighs over 256MB in size for Redmi 6 in India.

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Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 10 Stable ROM for some smartphones. Xiaomi is rolling out the new MIUI 10 Stable ROM update to the devices such as Xiaomi 8 SE, Xiaomi Mi MIX2, Xiaomi Mi MIX, Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Mi 6X, Xiaomi Note 2 and 6 other devices. MIUI 10 is based on Android Oreo 8.1.

Devices getting MIUI 10 Stable update

The update is rolling out to the 12 Xiaomi devices – Xiaomi 8SE, Xiaomi MIX 2, Xiaomi MIX, Xiaomi 6, Xiaomi 6X, Xiaomi Note 2, Xiaomi 5, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, Redmi Note 5 and Redmi S2. The testing for other devices like Mi 8, MiX 2S is not yet over as the soak tests are pending for them.

MIUI 10 Stable update is now rolling out via OTA (Over-the-Air) method to the devices. Users can directly go to the settings menu, then to system upgrades to manually check for the updates by clicking the “Upgrade Now” button. Users, who have installed the MIUI development version on their devices can also upgrade to MIUI 10 by following proper upgrade guide.

It is already available for Redmi Note 5, Mi Note 3, Mi 8 SE and Mix 2.

Xiaomi MIUI 10 Stable features

There are many changes that can be seen in the MIUI 10. It includes features such as a new UI with more vibrant and crisp colors, support for AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Internet of Things, new ringtones with more natural and pleasant sounds. The new UI is specially designed for the devices which comes with the full view display having display notch. There are some new swipe gestures for home, back and recent apps. As like vanilla Android 9.0, it also carries vertical volume slider rather than the traditional horizontal ones.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Mi Note 3 receives MIUI 10 stable edition

There are some performance improvements than the MIUI 9 version in the latest build.

The Android Oreo update for MIUI is now rolling out to the compatible devices. The update will gradually arrive on all the listed devices but will take some time to reach every unit.

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Xiaomi unveiled the latest MIUI 10 custom UI along with the Mi 8, Mi 8SE and Mi 8 in addition to the Mi Band 3. The new version comes preloaded on the new flagship phones and we expect that updates will soon roll out to Xiaomi’s flagship models like the Mi Mix 2s, Mi 6 and others. Xiaomi has now revealed the list of its Redmi models that will get MIUI 10 update.

The disclosure was made via a Weibo post on the Redmi series official handle detailed the models (13 in total) that will get updated to MIUI 10 in mainland China. The models include the Redmi Note 5, Redmi S2, Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5A, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi 4X, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi 4A, Redmi 4, Redmi Note 4. Others include the Xiaomi Redmi Pro, Redmi 3S, Redmi 3X, and the Redmi Note 3 Full Network version which was released on January 17, 2016.

As to the timeline, the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi S2 will be eligible to get the MIUI 10 Developer ROM in late June. The other models will have to wait till the end of July to get MIUI 10 Developer ROM. As stated, this is for the China ROM and there is no timeline for the Global ROM rollout right now.

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MIUI 10 Custom ROM is based on Android 8.1 Oreo and it has as its biggest upgrade the AI technology. The AI technology on MIUI 10 brings deep learning and thus reduces the loading time of apps by studying your app usage behaviour and anticipating actions. Another advantage is that MIUI 10 brings single camera bokeh mode to old Xiaomi smartphones including Xiaomi Mi 5 and Xiaomi Mi Note 2. The custom ROM also comes with a new driving mode, smart home gadgets manager and other features in addition to the existing features of MIUI 9.

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