Author: Jonjo

The Redmi Note 8 series is arguably the most successful Redmi Note series in the last decade. A couple of days ago, the company announced it sold over 25 million units globally. However, it’s unclear if that triggered the release of a refreshed version of the device, which is essentially the same phone except for a few tweaks. The Redmi Note 8 2021 sports the same old design but features a different processor, while the color options are down to three from five. Redmi Note 8 2021 specs highlights 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel500 nits brightnessCorning Gorilla Glass 5MediaTek Helio 685…

Although the stable MIUI 12.5 update is now rolling out, the closed beta testing is still active. Xiaomi pushes updates to these groups with new features, bug fixes, and optimization on a daily. The latest MIUI closed beta update comes as MIUI 12.5 V21.5.22, meaning the update was released on 22nd May 2021. As expected, the new update comes with some changes and features, and among them is the addition of Repair / Maintenance Mode in Settings. Xiaomi keeps improving its MIUI Android skin with new features and improvements in every closed beta release. These are then pushed to Stable…

Xiaomi Android One updates have their flaws but have been consistent over the years. That looked to have changed for Mi A2 in the last couple of months, suggesting that the device has elapsed it support. Of course, going by the Android One Policy that promises “three years security support” for Android One phones, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is on its last days. However, the device still has some time as a new update starts seeding for the global models. The last Xiaomi Mi A2 security patch update arrived in March, meaning the April build was skipped. It is unclear…

Before Xiaomi started rolling out the stable MIUI 12.5 update, the company already announced they’ll disable Google frame services on its Chinese ROM, making it impossible to install the Google app. The closed beta group had already reported the issue with MIUI 12.5 beta build, and of course, that didn’t change with the stable release. Before the recent development, you can easily install the Google Play store and services on your Xiaomi phone running Chinese ROM. Now, only flagship Xiaomi phones can install the Google Play service by enabling Basic Google Services. However, it seems the recent MIUI 12.5 update…

Xiaomi has already released Android 12 beta 1 for its flagship phones as some eligible units are still waiting for Android 11. The Redmi Note 9 users have been patiently waiting for this update, which looks to arrive a couple of weeks ago after the Chinese rollout. Of course, the Redmi Note 9 isn’t available in China, but it’s the same device as the Redmi 10X 4G. The latter bagged the Android 11 update a couple of weeks back and is about to receive the stable MIUI 12.5 update. Unfortunately, the Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 9 isn’t ready…