Mi A1 users are getting March Security Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 23, 2018       

The Xiaomi Mi A1 (Android One) is now getting the latest (April) March 2018 Security patch with Stability Improvement and Bug fixes.

If you own a Mi A1 you should have received the over-the-air update notification for March 2018 Security Patch, and it's crucial that you download it, as it brings along the fix for the critical severity vulnerabilities.

The March 2018 Android security update for the Mi A1 weighs in at around 440MB. For a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Motorola Posts Android 8.1 Release Notes for the Moto X4

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 23, 2018       

It seems that Motorola is gearing up to launch Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update for the Moto X4 as the Relese Notes of the 8.1 Oreo for the X4 are now live.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto X4 would also brings the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch.

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto X4 by the end of this month or early April. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto X4 - Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ Release Note

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto x4 by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ to your phone along with other improvements.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotox.

NOTE: All information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ : Many enhancements including new Power menu UI, Bluetooth and notifications improvements.
• Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until March 1st 2018.

//Motorola

OnePlus 6 Leak-based Render shows a Gorgeous Smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 22, 2018       

In 2017, OnePlus skipping the 4 announced OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5. Both the Smartphones received praise from critics and consumers alike for its build quality, software, and camera performance.

This year's OnePlus 6 will be one of the most anticipated phone of 2018, which is rumored to release in July. A new concept of the OnePlus 6 based on leaks has posted online by YouTuber Dave Lee and it looks absolutely stunning.

As you can see in the below renders, the OnePlus 6 will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides. Also, the phone in the images has iPhone X-like notch which mimicks the previous leak. Coming to the rear, it is having the dual lens camera setup, fingerprint sensor and the OnePlus branding.

The OnePlus 6 is expected to feature 19:9 aspect ratio, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU, Adreno 630 GPU, 6/8GB of RAM, 128/256GB of internal memory, and Android 8.1 Oreo with OxygenOS.

Recently, OnePlus 6 went through AnTuTu with codenam A6000 and it scored a total of 276510 killing the previous champion, the upcoming Mi Mix 2s.

FYI, the Samsung Galaxy S9 scores a total of 241470 on AnTuTu, the iPhone X (Bionic A11) has a total of 224538, and the last year's OnePlus's flagship the OnePlus 5T at 180651. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Assuming this is the final design, are you buying the OnePlus 6?

Source: Dave Lee

[Updated: Brazil gets it too] Moto Z Oreo Update Rolling Out Now in China!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 22, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto Z Android 8.0 Oreo update, we told you that it was in the works and could arrive with a “few” weeks. Well, it looks like Motorola has started pushing it out in China.

The Moto Z in China is now getting Official Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update. Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z also brings the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and it will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is live for other Countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Update: Moto Z 2018 Pick Up Oreo Update Too

Update: We're also seeing Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update with version OPL27.76-51 for the Brazilian Moto Z 2016 Too!!!

Moto Z Play is Getting Its Oreo Update Right Now in China!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 20, 2018       

It's raining Oreo Update today. Just a few minutes back we reported that Moto Z 2016 and Moto Z 2018 are getting Oreo and now it seems that Motorola is also rolling out same for the Moto Z Play.

Moto Z Play Oreo update in China is rolling out as OCN27.82-18 and has the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch. It also features stability improvements and bug fixes.

Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also add several new features to the latest software update.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and it will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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[Update: Video] Redmi Note 5 Pro Gets LineageOS 14.1 Treatment [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 20, 2018       

Want to get rid of MIUI from your brand new Redmi Note 5 Pro? Well, LineageOS 14.1 with Stock Android experience is for you!

LineageOS 14.1 is now available for the recently announced Redmi Note 5 Pro (A.K.A Redmi Note 5 for China). The LineageOS 14.1 is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, which is not the latest OS, but still great for Stock Android lovers.

Developer vasishath says that "Almost Everything" works in this Custom ROM including Boots, Volte, RIL (Calls, SMS, Data), Fingerprint, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Camera, Camcorder, Video Playback, Audio, Sensors, Flash, LED, and GPS.

You'll need an Unlocked Bootloader with TWRP recovery installed on your Redmi Note 5 Pro (How to Video Guide coming later tomorrow on our YouTube Channel). Rest of the process includes Downloading and Flashing Google Apps and LineageOS 14.1. 

Screenshots by Shahan_mik3 (XDA)

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