Android 8.0 Oreo (AOSP) Is Coming Soon to Xiaomi Mi 3, Ported by XDA Dev

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 24, 2017       

Android 8.0 Oreo (AOSP) Custom Rom Ported to Xiaomi Mi 3/Mi 3W, Coming soon.

With the release of Android 8.0 Oreo, Google also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP.

We all know that most of the devices won't be getting Official Android 8.0 Oreo update, but with Android Oreo AOSP code base, developers will be able develop custom ROMs for the Android devices based on Google's latest OS.

Well, if you are a Xiaomi Mi 3/Mi 3W owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. XDA developer "vasishath" has successfully booted up Android 8.0 Oreo (AOSP) on the Mi 3. The developer has also shared a screenshot showing the About Phone Settings section.

The developer is actively working to fix all the bugs present and will release the Custom Rom soon. 

You'll need to Root and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the AOSP Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Xiaomi Mi 3W.

That said, we'll notify you once developer releases the Android Oreo Rom. Stay tuned to our  Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow MIUI 7 coming soon for Xiaomi Mi 3, Mi 4 and Mi Note

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 26, 2015       

Earlier Xiaomi revealed that Mi 4 and Mi Note will be going to get MIUI 7 which will be based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow .



Now , Xiaomi is also working for Marshmallow update for Xiaomi Mi3 . GizmoChina has revealed a Screenshot Showing MIUI 7 ( Marshmallow ) update on Xiaomi Mi3 .

Also Xiaomi officially revealed that this update is in its final validation process and will be released very soon !



Other devices will be directly updated to Marshmallow , Skipping Android Lollipop .

How to Use Xiaomi Tools : Manage your Xiaomi Devices from PC

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 08, 2014       

As now Xiaomi Has launched in many countries , also there is no Competitor of Xiaomi Phones in The market . Every Smartphone has its Device manager which controls their company device's Via Computers . Like Samsung Has Kies , Nokia has Nokia PC suit and Many mores . Xda developer linuxxxx has made a great application for Windows and Unix ( download from below ) which will allow users to control , manage your device from pc . The application is very noob friendly and can be easily controlled .

Features of Xiaomi Tool -

1. Easy Backup and Restore.
2. Import and Export Photos / videos easily.
3. Root your Xiaomi Smartphone directly from Xiaomi Tools .
4. Spots fake devices .
5. Installs apps directly , push , take apps from system .
6. Install custom recoveries , Install roms and other stuffs .
7. Fully user friendly .

How to Install Xiaomi Tools on Windows -

Step 1. Download Xiaomi Tools for Windows from Below .

Step 2. Extract the downloaded package using any rar extractor .

Step 3. You will get XiaomiTool windows folder inside the package .

Step 4. Rename that folder to XiaomiTool

Step 5. Make sure ADB and Fastboot are working well on your device and they're both on a %PATH% (C:WindowsSystem32 for example) folder .

Step 6. Now open that folder and Run Start.bat File .

Step 7. Your deivce must be connect to PC .

Step 8. Choose your device using Number keys -

1 for Xiaomi Mi2 (s)

2 for Xiaomi Mi3 

3 for Xiaomi Redmi 1s

( Currently it supports these devices only , Support for More devices coming soon .... )

Step 9. Now use it Just type numbers and follow the steps , Do what you want to do - like push apk's , Install roms , etc ..

Downloads -

Xiaomi Tools for Windows - Download Here

Xiaomi Tools for UNIX - Download Here

To know more - Head ahead to Original Thread - XDA

Apply Now for Miui 6 : Beta Tester Needed

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 08, 2014       

Miui is all ready to launch its Beta version of Android Miui UI . Miui has all set and needs Testers for Its Beta version . The beta version will still have some bugs . But only First 100 People will get chance to Apply for testing . If you had not applied yet , Then Hurry to this - 

What you Required to have -

1. You must have any Miui Devices say Xiaomi Mi3 / Mi4

2. The Miui Credits in Miui Forum should be over 50 

3. You should have to report all the bugs and Must comment about Miui 6 review .

4. Important : If you leaked any video or Download links , You will be removed from Miui Beta Team .

How to Apply for Miui 6 Beta Testing -

Step 1. Login to Miui English forum - Go here

( New Signup will not work as You must have 50 Miui credits to apply and after new signup you will get only 20 credits points )

Step 2. After Login Go to This page and Click On Apply - Go here

Step 3. After Clicking on Apply wait for the approval .

Xiaomi Mi3 All Units Sold out in half an hour

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 23, 2014       

Recently Chinese Company Xiaomi launched Its first smartphone in Indian Market and That was Xiaomi Mi3 . Xiaomi Mi3 comes with a number of Specs which beats every Smartphone in This price range . Xiaomi Mi3 comes 5.0 Inch Hd display , Xiaomi mi3 has 2.3 ghz of Quad core processor and 2 gb ram . It comes in 2 variants 16 gb / 64gb . Xiaomi Mi3 has a 13mp rear camera and 2mp front facing camera . It comes with Miui with android 4.4.2 os . 

Xiaomi Mi3 is only available through Flipkart.com at a price tag of Rs 13,999 . It goes out of Stock within 39 minutes of Launch . Flipkart.com also went down for some time . Xiaomi Mi3 is the best smartphone in this range , It also beats Moto G in Specs competition . Xioami Mi3 was registered by 1 lakh people . 

We will Post Here When the Stock will come :D keep checking Here -

1. July 22 , 12 pm - Xiaomi Mi3 - Out of Stock
2. July 29 , 12 pm - Xiaomi Mi3 - Coming Soon

Xiaomi MI3 vs Motorola Moto G : The War

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 09, 2014       

Here is a Full Competition of Motorola Moto G and Xiaomi MI3-

1. Company -

Motorola A Google Company . Google means a lot for many people as Google is the maker of Android and that means Motorola Phones will Get Latest update just after the release of It . In these days only Motorola Moto G Got android 4.4.4 Just after few days of Launch ( 4.4.4 Kitkat ) Also Motorola has made the product with Premium design and quality . Even Motorola Moto G will get Android L soon !

Xiaomi As the name sounds Chinese but its not  , Xiaomi is most Premium Company which makes Smartphones and It is its first launch in India . Xiaomi smartphones  Comes with Official MiUi Installed  . Xiaomi always launch Premium Handsets and hence the quality and design and Structure are all perfect and premium . Xiaomi The Handsets looks Worthy , U can feel the handSet and Can proudly Say , Yes I have Xiaomi !

2. Display -

Motorola Moto G comes with a 4.5 Inch 720 x 1280 pixel resolution Full HD IPS LCD display . It has 326 ppi pixel density . The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has water resistant Capability .

Xiaomi MI3 comes with a 5 inch 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution Full HD display . It has 441 ppi pixel density , The glass is scratch resistant and is Of premium quality 

3. Camera -

Motorola Moto G Has 5mp of Rear camera and 1.3 mp of Front Facing camera . The rear camera is fully capable of Taking full Hd videos and HD photographs .

Xiaomi MI3 Also has a 13mp rear camera and 2 mp of front camera Both the camera are of Premium quality and hence Give a better quality to pictures . 

4. Processor -

Motorola Moto G comes with 1gb ram and has a Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU Which is clocked at 1.2 ghz processor .

Xiaomi MI3 comes with 2 gb of ram and has Quad Core Krait Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU Which is clocked at 2.3 ghz processor .

5. Storage - 

Motorola Moto G comes in Two variants of 8gb and 16gb Internal Storage , The storage can not be expended . It has no sd card slot .

Xiaomi MI3 comes with 16 gb / 6432 gb Internal storage , which cannot be Further expanded with MicroSD card .

6. Operating System -

Motorola Moto G comes with Android 4.4 Kitkat and will recieve Further updates . It will remain At latest android as it will out . Android is open source .

Xiaomi MI3 comes with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean , It has official Miui Installed Which looks great !

7. Price -

Motorola Moto G is priced at 12,999 for 8gb variant and 13,999 for 16gb variant .

Xiaomi MI3 is priced at 15,000 for 16gb Variant !

Overall Score -

Company -             Motorola > Xiaomi

Display   -              Motorola < Xiaomi

Camera  -               Motorola < Xiaomi

Processor -             Motorola < Xiaomi

Storage  -                Motorola < Xiaomi

Operating System - Motorola > Xiaomi 

Price -                     Motorola > Xiaomi 

  Its all most same in all the aspects But As a whole Xiaomi MI3 is a winner :D