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Motorola One Zoom and Moto G8 Plus get Android 10 soak test updates in Brazil

Different smartphone OEMs go by their own schedule when it comes to Android updates. Motorola, for example, prefers to conduct limited invitation-based public beta testing (commonly referred to as “soak testing”) before the actual release of a major Android version update through the stable channel. The final beta firmware is often mature enough to be considered as the stable build, which means the soak testing phase is a pretty good indicator of the arrival of the stable update. Now, the Motorola One Zoom (also known as the Motorola One Pro) and the Moto G8 Plus have started receiving such soak test builds of Android 10.

Motorola One Zoom XDA Forums || Moto G8 Plus XDA Forums

Motorola One Zoom

Despite the “One” tag, the Motorola One Zoom (codename “parker”) is not a part of the Android One initiative. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675-powered phone was announced at IFA 2019 with Android Pie onboard. The Android 10 soak test for this device is currently running in Brazil, where the company has pushed several beta builds so far. The version number of the latest soak test build is QPH30.29-Q3-28-13 and it comes with the July 2020 security patches.

Moto G8 Plus

The Moto G8 Plus (codename “doha”) packs in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone runs a close-to-stock version of Android Pie out of the box, while the soak testing of Android 10 is underway in Brazil. Those enrolled their device to Motorola’s Feedback Network (MFN) have received multiple beta builds as of yet, with the latest one featuring July 2020 security patches.

Thanks to Reddit user u/karanpatils for the screenshot!

It is worth noting that the soak test beta builds sometimes contain critical bugs. Therefore, we would recommend you to stay away from sideloading these beta builds on your daily driver. Once all the known issues are being ironed out, Motorola will push the stable update to all users, including the beta testers.

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Samsung rolls out the August 2020 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 series

Just a day ago, Samsung started rolling out an update for the Exynos variants of the Galaxy S10 series in some regions. The update included August 2020 security patches for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e, along with a new bootloader (v8) for the devices. Even though the update is yet to make its way to most Galaxy S10 users, Samsung has now started rolling out a similar update for the Exynos-powered Galaxy Note 10 devices.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 XDA Forums || Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ XDA Forums

The latest update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series (software version N975FXXS6CTGA/N975FOXM6CTGA) measures in at 168.86MB and it includes the August 2020 security patches. Much like the OTA update for the Galaxy S10 series, the update also brings a new bootloader (v6) for the Galaxy Note 10 series, which means that end-users will no longer be able to downgrade to older builds once they install this update.

Thanks to XDA Senior Member jaylence for the screenshot

As with all previous updates from Samsung, the latest OTA update is currently rolling out to a few users and it’s expected to reach all Galaxy Note 10 series devices in the coming days. In case you don’t wish to wait for the OTA update, you can use a community developed tool called Frija to download the updated firmware for your device from Samsung’s repository. The required parameters can be found in the screenshot below.

Thanks to XDA Senior Member henklbr for the screenshot

Once you have downloaded the decrypted firmware package created by Frija, you can flash it on your device using Odin. You can follow the instructions given in this post if you aren’t familiar with upgrading your Samsung device’s firmware with Odin. Do note that the aforementioned update is only for the international Exynos 9825-powered Galaxy Note 10 devices and it isn’t compatible with the Snapdragon 855-powered variants of the Galaxy Note 10 series.

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Xiaomi Black Shark 3S with 120Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 865 launched in China

Over the last couple of days, several smartphone OEMs have launched their latest and greatest gaming smartphones. ASUS unveiled its ROG Phone 3 and ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition, Lenovo launched the much-awaited Lenovo Legion Phone Duel, and Nubia launched the Red Magic 5S. Adding on to the list of new gaming smartphones, Xiaomi has now unveiled the Black Shark 3S in China. Xiaomi’s latest gaming smartphone is just a minor upgrade over the Black Shark 3 from earlier this year, with a better screen and a few other changes.

Xiaomi Black Shark 3S: Specifications

Specification	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S
Display	6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 270Hz touch sampling 17ms latency
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM & Storage	12GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.1 12GB + 256GB 12GB + 512GB
Battery & Charging	4,720mAh 65W fast charging via USB Type-C 18W fast charging via secondary magnetic port
Rear Camera	64MP primary camera 13MP wide-angle camera 5MP depth sensor
Front Camera	20MP
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack Secondary magnetic charging port USB Type-C
Android Version	Joy UI 12 based on Android 10

For the most part, the Black Shark 3S is the same device as its predecessor. It’s powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip, packs in 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It offers the same camera setup, with a 64MP primary camera, a 13MP wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth sensor on the back, along with a 20MP selfie camera over on the front.

The device packs in the same 4,720mAh battery with support for 65W fast wired charging via USB Type-C, it still features a 3.5mm headphone jack, and it also includes a secondary magnetic charging port, which is capable of charging the device at 18W.

In terms of improvements, the Black Shark 3S packs in a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz high refresh rate display, instead of the 90Hz display found on the previous model, and it runs the company’s latest Android skin — Joy UI 12.

Thanks to the new software, Xiaomi has managed to include several new features on the Black Shark 3S, including screen pressure 4.0 for 3D touch controls, voice control 2.0 to help users adjust settings using voice commands while in-game, and something called somatosensory control that offers 6 built-in somatosensory actions. We aren’t exactly sure what somatosensory control offers, but it seems to refer to touch-sensitive shoulder buttons on the device.

Additionally, Joy UI 12 brings features like Game barrage to control notifications while playing games, Game macro to help users set up macro commands in games, Hunting mode to enhance vegetation and ground contrast in games, and Black Shark Moment 3.0 for game recording and editing.

Joy UI 12 also enables screencasting support on the Black Shark 3S, which will let users cast their device’s screen on a larger display with a delay of just 40ms.

Along with the Black Shark 3S, Xiaomi has also announced a couple of new gaming accessories. These include the Black Shark Gamepad 3, Black Shark Gaming Finger Gloves, and an attachment that adds physical shoulder keys to the device.

Pricing and Availability

The Black Shark 3S will be available in three RAM/storage variants that have been priced as follows:

• 12GB+128GB: CNY 3999 (~$573)
• 12GB+256GB: CNY 4299 (~$616)
• 12GB+512GB: CNY 4799 (~$688)

The device will go on sale in China starting from August 4th via JD.com and other major Chinese etailers. Buyers will be able to choose from two different color options — Skyfall black and Crystal blue.

The new Black Shark Gamepad 3 has been priced a CNY 238 (~$34), while the Black Shark Gaming Finger Gloves and shoulder keys will be available for CNY 29 (~$4) and CNY 79 (~$11), respectively. As of now, we have no information from Xiaomi regarding a global launch.

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[Update: Reno 4 too] OPPO unveils Reno4 Pro global variant with a curved 90Hz Super AMOLED display, 65W charging, and Snapdragon 720G

Update 1 (07/31/2020 @ 03:50 AM ET): In addition to launching the Reno 4 Pro in India, OPPO has also launched the global version of Reno 4 in Thailand. Scroll to the bottom for more information.

OPPO introduced the Reno series last year with a higher mid-range and an affordable flagship — the Reno and the Reno 10X Zoom editions. The first-gen Reno devices were succeeded shortly with the Reno2 series, which was then succeeded by the Reno3 series powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity chipsets in December 2019. While the outbreak of COVID-19 slowed down OPPO a bit, the company still went ahead and launched the Reno 4 and the Reno 4 Pro in China back in June 2020. They are now launching the Reno 4 Pro globally but with Snapdragon 720G instead of the Snapdragon 765G, and an extra camera on the back.

The OPPO Reno 4 Pro global variant varies from both — the Chinese Reno 4 and the Reno 4 Pro variants — in terms of dimensions. It is actually lighter than both of the Chinese variants and weighs only 161 grams. This is because of the plastic composite material used in place of the AG glass on the Chinese variants. Despite the difference in materials, the global Reno4 Pro comes with a similar “anti-glare matte finish.” Globally, the Reno 4 Pro will be available in two different colors — Starry Night & Silky Black.

The Reno 4 Pro retains the same 6.5-inch curved Super AMOLED display as on the Chinese version of the device. The display is claimed to cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut as well as have a peak brightness of 1,100nits. OPPO boasts of a high contrast ratio of 5000000:1 along with a screen-to-body ratio of about 92%. The display also houses a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. In addition, the display sports a 90Hz refresh rate beside all the other virtues.

When it comes to the cameras, the Reno 4 Pro global features a quad-camera setup. This includes a 48MP primary camera with a Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP mono sensor for phase detection. Unlike the Chinese variant, there’s no Laser Autofocus on this variant. On the front, the Reno 4 Pro features a 32MP camera with a Sony IMX616 sensor — the same as the OnePlus Nord and the Realme X3 SuperZoom. Besides supporting OIS on the primary rear camera, the phone also supports EIS for videos recorded using the front camera.

The next major highlight of the phone is the 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging technology that can recharge the entire 4,000mAh battery in about 30 minutes. OPPO provides a 65W charger within the box. The same charging technology is also supported on the OPPO Find X2 Pro and the Realme X50 Pro and the claims of getting the battery fully charged in about 30 minutes have turned out to fairly accurate.

In terms of internals, the OPPO Reno 4 Pro global variant comes with 8GB of RAM along with a Snapdragon 720G chipset. This primarily means that the global variants lack 5G support. The phone also uses a graphite-based cooling system to keep the phone from overheating. There is a 128GB UFS 2.1 storage which can be expanded further using the dedicated microSD card slot.

In terms of software, the smartphone features OPPO’s custom Android skin ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10.

OPPO Watch

OPPO has also announced the OPPO Watch powered by the Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC. The OPPO Watch resembles the Apple Watch aesthetically and comes in 41mm and 46mm dial sizes. The 46mm variant features a 1.91-inch display but the company does not reveal the size of the display on the smaller variant.

The OPPO Watch 46mm and 41mm have 24 hours and 36 hours of battery life. Additionally, the Watch also supports VOOC Flash charging that allows the Watch to get fully charged in 75 minutes.

Price & Availability in India

The OPPO Reno 4 Pro will be available in India starting August 5th. The 8GB/128GB is priced at ₹34,990 (~$470).

The OPPO Watch is priced at ₹14,990 (~$200) for the 41mm variant and the ₹19,990 (~$270) for the 46mm. The Watch will be available starting August 10th.

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Update: OPPO Reno 4 launches in Thailand

OPPO announced the standard Reno 4 in Thailand alongside the Reno 4 Pro in Inda. The standard variant is similarly tweaked for the global market. It comes with the same flat 6.4 AMOLED screen with dual hole-punch cameras. The Laser Autofocus from the Chinese variant has been replaced by a 2MP depth sensor. Similarly, the phone is also powered by a Snapdragon 720G chipset and therefore lacks 5G support.

Furthermore, the regular Reno 4 global variant comes with 30W VOOC fast charging instead of 65W charging on the Chinese variant. The changes in dimensions also align with the global Reno 4 Pro. It is available in Galactic Blue and Space Black colors.

The OPPO Reno 4 is priced at TBH 11,990 (~$385).

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OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro Global Specifications

Specifications	OPPO Reno 4 Global	OPPO Reno 4 Pro Global
Dimensions and Weight	160.3 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm 165g	160.2 x 73.2 x 7.7 mm 161g
Display	6.4″ AMOLED Flat display Dual hole-punch	6.5-inch hole-punch FHD+ curved Super AMOLED 1080 x 2400 90Hz, 20:9 aspect ratio
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Adreno 618	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Adreno 618
Storage and RAM	8GB + 128GB	8GB + 128GB
Battery and Charging	4015 mAh 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 fast charging	4000 mAh 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging
Rear Camera	48MP Sony IMX 586 primary sensor 8MP 119° wide-angle sensor 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor	48MP Sony IMX 586 primary sensor, f/1.7, OIS 8MP 119° wide-angle sensor, f/2.2 2MP macro camera, f/2.4 2MP mono camera, f/2.4
Front Camera	32MP + 2MP	32MP
Fingerprint Sensor	In-display optical fingerprint	In-display optical fingerprint
Android Version	ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10	ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10

 

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Redmi K30 Ultra spotted at TENAA with 6.67″ display, 4400mAh battery

Earlier this month, we revealed the existence of another smartphone in Xiaomi’s Redmi K30 lineup. This device was spotted with the codename cezanne and the branding of Redmi K30 Ultra, indicating that it would be somewhat of an extension of what we have already seen in the existing lineup. Now, a new Xiaomi device has been spotted on TENAA, and it looks suspiciously close to the already available Redmi K30 Pro.

This new Xiaomi device comes with the model number M2006J10C and device dimensions of 163.3 × 75.4 × 9.1 mm and weight of 213g, which largely matches what we have seen on the Redmi K30 Pro. The TENAA certificate also mentions that the device has a 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display and a 4400mAh battery. This new phone will be available in 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM options and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage options, at least. There’s also dual-SIM support, as well as support for 5G (though likely to be limited to one SIM). There is no headphone jack on the device according to the listing, which seems to be the one difference from the Redmi K30 Pro. The maximum CPU clock speed is 2.6GHz, while the main rear sensor is 64MP and the front camera is 20MP.

While the TENAA listing does not explicitly confirm the device codename or the device branding, the device looks to be very similar to the existing Redmi K30 Pro in design. On this basis, one can presume that this new device on TENAA is the upcoming Redmi K30 Ultra.

We expect the Redmi K30 Ultra to come with a 64MP primary rear camera, a pop-up front camera, and a MediaTek SoC. We still do not have details from our sources on the exact processor that will be used on the device, but other unverified rumors suggest that the phone will have the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 (MT6889) SoC. Other rumors also suggested that the phone will come with 33W fast charging support. For now, we also do not have any information on this device launching outside of China, which would be at par expectations from MediaTek Dimensity smartphones. Rumors had suggested that the device was to be launched in late July, but that target obviously has been missed.

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Source: TENAA

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Tap, Tap brings iOS 14/Android 11’s Back Tap gesture to any Android device

Following the release of the first Android 11 Developer Preview back in February, we learned that Google was working on a new set of gestures code-named “Columbus.” This feature lets you double tap on the back of your Pixel phone to perform actions like launching the Google Assistant, launching the Google Camera app, controlling media playback, and more. In Android 11 Developer Preview 2, Google continued work on these gestures with new actions for taking a screenshot and opening the recent apps overview. However, these gestures were still hidden away from Pixel users, and in subsequent Android 11 Beta releases, were removed entirely. Thankfully, developer Kieron Quinn, also known as Quinny899 on our forums, managed to port this feature so it’ll work on basically any Android device.

Apple beat Google to the punch on releasing a “double tap on the rear” gesture, but soon a third-party app dev will also beat Google to the punch to releasing their own featurehttps://t.co/kFiL8q4YG2

Shown in this video is a Pixel 4 running Android 10. pic.twitter.com/eBTlNZjUEK

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) June 30, 2020

His new app, called Tap, Tap, brings the double back tap gesture to any ARMv8 device running Android 7.0 Nougat and higher. In the demo video that I embedded above, I double tapped the back of my Pixel 4 to launch the camera app. In this video, developer Kieron Quinn launches the OnePlus Camera app by double tapping the back of his OnePlus 7T Pro. Launching the camera app is not all that Tap, Tap can do, though. Using an Accessibility Service, Tap, Tap can recognize when you tap the back of your Android phone and then perform certain actions, such as simulating a home, recent apps, or back button press.

Tap, Tap uses the same machine learning models that Google trained to recognize double taps on the back of the Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4 XL. That means it’ll work best when using either one of these three phones or a device with similar dimensions and build to one of these three. Thus, your mileage may vary in how well Tap, Tap recognizes double taps (especially when you have a thick case on), but I’ve managed to get this work on the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and Huawei P40 Pro. No special hardware or software version is needed for this app to work since all the app is doing is reading changes in the device’s accelerometer and gyroscope sensors. The machine learning models were trained by Google to recognize accelerometer and gyroscope sensor readings that happen when you tap the rear of the device, while high-pass and low-pass filters are used to further refine the sensitivity. Theoretically, then, this feature, or one just like it, will work well on any device that has an ML model trained for it, which is likely how it works on Apple devices running iOS 14 and how it’ll work when Xiaomi rolls it out for some devices in MIUI 12.

Tap, Tap – Android 11/iOS 14 Back Tap Gestures for any Android phone!

After installing the app, you’ll have to enable the Accessibility Service in settings. Once enabled, you’ll have to choose a Device Model in Gesture settings. There are 3 Device Models corresponding to the 3 TensorFlow Lite models that Google trained for the Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4 XL. A sensitivity setting is shown in the app’s Gesture settings, but this will be fully implemented in a future release of the app.

Under “Actions”, you can choose what happens when you double tap the back of your device. You can have multiple Actions listed here, but Tap, Tap will only prioritize running the topmost Action. If that Action fails to run for whatever reason, the next Action in the list is run. The developer plans to add Gates to Actions so you can block when certain Actions are executed. He also plans to add Tasker integration in a future release.

In the Gates section, you can choose what conditions will stop double tap gestures from executing an Action. For example, if the Gate for “display off” is enabled, then Tap, Tap won’t execute an Action when the screen is off. Finally, Feedback settings let you control whether or not your device vibrates and whether or not the device wakes up when an Action is executed.

Tap, Tap is an open source app, so you can follow its development on GitHub. The first alpha release is available for download right now on the XDA forum thread linked below. Try it out and let us know how well it works on your device!

Tap, Tap XDA Forum Thread ||| Source Code on GitHub

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