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Asian phone brands releasing themed/branded alternate versions of an existing device is nothing new. But while phones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Thome Browne Edition, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra BTS Edition, or the OPPO Reno Ace 2 Gundam Wing version are mostly just the original devices in a fresh coat of paint, OnePlus has put in a little more effort with its OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition, in that the phone actually features a new design that uses different materials.
The internals remains the same, but at least the look and in-hand feel of the phone is a new experience. The phone is only sold in mainland China, but some units have made its way south of the border to Hong Kong’s bustling import phone scene, specifically Trinity Electronics, the most popular shop in Hong Kong for such imports.
This special edition phone is in high demand in Hong Kong — the first batch of devices sold out within a couple of hours of arriving — but we managed to get our hands on the second batch for a quick hands-on. Special thanks to Trinity Electronics for letting us demo the device.
Packaging: With a twist of Cyberpunk 2077!
The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk Edition comes in a slightly complicated yellow and black packaging that involves a yellow cardboard outer sleeve, a black box cover, and then a dual-layered yellow box housing the device and all the goodies.
These include a pin featuring graphics from the game (the unit I opened had a “Night City” pin, but there are other designs); a kevlar case that’s one of the best looking freebie cases I’ve seen; a poster, along with the usual OnePlus fares like logo stickers and white Warp Charge brick and red USB-C cable.
The case wraps around all four corners but leaves two giant openings in the back to accommodate the large camera module and leaving the Cyberpunk logo on the bottom visible. The OnePlus logo along with the grooves that run across the back of the case has a subtle texture that provides extra grip.
Overall, the packaging provides a departure from the usual OnePlus unboxing experience and fits the aesthetics of the video game well.
Design: Adds some much needed style to the bland OnePlus 8T
This is totally a subjective point, but personally, I thought the standard OnePlus 8T‘s back design looked really bland. The Cyberpunk Edition 8T completely changes this with a unique and stylish look. The first thing most will notice is the giant camera module that spans almost the entire top third of the device’s back, with 2077 printed below the glass that shimmers under the light. This change is all stylistic, however, as the camera system remains the same as the OnePlus 8T.
The middle part of the phone uses anti-glare glass and is painted to look like sandstone. The texture feels like it too. The bottom part features a shiny carbon black finish. The bottom edges of the glass feature a subtle neon yellow gradient coating that becomes brighter when light is reflected off it. There are also two additional yellow markings near the placement of the power button and volume rockers.
Software
The Cyberpunk 2077 theme isn’t just limited to the outside of the phone. Boot up the device and you’re greeted with a special animation as if it’s being hacked (see video below).
Once you’re in the homescreen and you have a neon wallpaper that starts out dim but lights up when you swipe or scroll on the screen. App icons and fingerprint scanning animations all get the Cyberpunk 2077 theme treatment too.
There are also new notification and unlock sound effects from the upcoming game. Other than that, the phone’s settings panel on HydrogenOS appears to be identical to the OxygenOS running on the OnePlus 8T. Of course, all of these new icons and wallpapers are just themes, so if you want to change back to the standard OxygenOS/HydrogenOS look and feel, that’s only a couple of taps away.
Since this is a China-only phone, the device does not come with Google apps out-of-the-box, but these can be side-loaded easily. The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition is on sale in China for CNY 3999 (~$599).
London-based startup F(x)tec launched the Pro1 back in September last year. At launch, the device ran a near-stock version of Android 9.0 Pie with just a couple of additional apps that had been optimized to work with its physical keyboard. The device received official LineageOS 16 as well as official LineageOS 17.1 support. The phone also served as the base for our own XDA phone: the Pro1-X. And now, the device has received an unofficial LineageOS 18.0 build based on Android 11.
The LineageOS 18.0 build for the F(x)tec Pro1 is built off the official Android 9 firmware with proprietary blobs, but the underlying base version of the ROM is Android 11. The build is compatible with all F9X)tec Pro1 variants, essentially meaning that you can flash it on the Pro1-X too when it reaches your hands. Pretty much all expected functions of the phone are functioning as expected, and no major bugs exist in the ROM.
If you’re interested in trying out LineageOS 18.0 and near-stock Android 11 on your F(x)tec Pro1, you can download the recovery flashable package from the thread below. But before you go ahead and flash the ROM on your device, make sure you read the installation instructions and other linked documentation, including the guides and special boot modes. Also, make sure to take a backup of your data before you start the process or you may lose it during the installation. Also keep in mind that no custom kernels are provided support for, in the forum thread, so stick to the stock kernel only. There aren’t too many options for custom kernels either, so you should be good on this end. The device is developer-friendly, but there aren’t options available because of its rather niche characteristics. But with our Indiegogo for the Pro1-X sitting at 661% funded, there’s clearly a demand for such a device, and we hope that the situation changes in the near future.
Update 71 (11/16/2020 @ 04:57 AM ET): Added download links for MIUI 12 latest beta builds, compiled on November 13, 2020.
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Update 70 (11/11/2020 @ 06:07 AM ET): Added download links for MIUI 12 latest beta builds, compiled on November 12, 2020.
Update 69 (11/11/2020 @ 06:07 AM ET): Added download links for MIUI 12 latest beta builds, compiled on November 10/11, 2020. Previous links have been moved to our archive page.
The latest version of Xiaomi’s custom Android skin – MIUI 12 – is finally here. The company has dropped the curtain yesterday, alongside the Mi 10 Youth Edition launch event in China. Compared to MIUI 11, the stable version of which was released less than six months ago, MIUI 12 brings in a slew of improvements, visual overhauls, and many new features. We have already extracted the new wallpapers, and now we are presenting the downloading links of the first set of MIUI 12 beta firmware packages for a bunch of Xiaomi and Redmi devices.
It is worth mentioning that these closed beta builds are meant for the Chinese variants, as Xiaomi suspended the rollout of MIUI global beta since last year. As a consequence, you have to flash these recovery ROMs using TWRP to bypass the MIUI beta account whitelisting. Do not expect Google Play Services or any pre-installed Google apps in them. Language options are likely limited to English and Chinese only, too. Xiaomi did launch MIUI 12 globally, and we are waiting for builds to appear for that too. Meanwhile, you can try out the closed betas from China.
The beta MIUI 12 builds listed below are based on either Android 10 or Android 11, depending on the device. If you are looking for MIUI 12 stable releases, you can find those here.
Download: MIUI 12
You can download the latest beta of MIUI 12 for your device from the links below. You can also visit our linked forums in case you need further assistance. While all of these download links are directly from Xiaomi, users are advised to proceed at their own risk. We warn you once again, this is not intended for the average consumer and is recommended only for users comfortable with flashing ROMs.
The full changelog for MIUI 12 beta, when updating from MIUI 11, is as follows:
MIUI 12 Full Changelog
Highlights
MIUI 12. Yours alone.
System animations
New: All-new physically-based animation engine with advanced architecture will refresh your device’s look.
New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.
System visuals
Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages.
Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make the content structure clear.
Privacy protection
New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
New: Reset your device ID and control how it’s used based on virtual ID technology.
New: Grant permissions that will be used only while you’re using an app.
New: You can also grant permissions just once, and decide again next time a permission is required.
New: Restrict access to telephony to third party apps.
New: Return blank messages to the apps that require personal information.
New: Receive notifications whenever apps record audio, use camera, or access your location.
New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
New: Get comprehensive stats on how apps use permissions in app behavior history.
New: Visit privacy.miui.com to learn how MIUI protects your privacy.
Optimization: Apps aren’t allowed to launch other apps in the background now.
AI Call Assistant
New: Mi AI can answer your calls now!
New: You can record a customized greeting that will be played to the other person during AI calls.
New: Customized greetings are also supported for outgoing calls.
Xiaomi Health
New: All-new Xiaomi Health gives you more options and makes your health stats more accurate.
New: Put your device next to you before falling asleep to analyze your sleep cycle and record talking and snoring.
New: You can sync data with supported wearable and smart home devices.
New: Xiaomi Health can remind you to stand up and move when it detects that you’ve been sitting down for too long.
New: The app also analyzes your stats and gives you simple health advice.
Control center
New: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen to open Control center.
New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
Accessibility
New: Mi Ditto combines dictation and speech output, making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.
Trips
New: Traffic and suggested routes to airports and train stations.
New: You can track your previous trips now.
New: Checklists for trips.
New: Alarms for train arrivals.
Mi Carrier Services
New: View your SIM balance and mobile data usage stats.
New: Save frequently used phone numbers to top up balance and buy mobile data later.
New: Buy SIM cards and services.
Messaging
New: Promotional messages are grouped according to their content now.
Status bar, Notification shade
New: All-new design.
Weather
New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
Settings
New: Security introduces new comprehensive privacy protection mechanisms.
New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.
File Manager
New: Use the floating shortcut to filter and sort items, as well as switch view.
Calendar
New: New layout tailored for landscape orientation is available now.
New: We added lots of fresh animations that will accompany your actions.
New: Calendar cards will remind you about important events and anniversaries.
Notes
New: You can create folders with notes now.
New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.
Security
New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
New: Keep your home safe with smart home device alerts.
New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.
Xiaomi Cloud
New: Shared family storage plan is available now.
Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer yshalsager and XDA Member kacskrz for providing these download links!
OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 8T last month, and just a few days after the launch, we started seeing rumors about the company’s next flagship. The first rumor suggested that the company was planning to launch the OnePlus 9 in March next year, four weeks earlier than its usual launch schedule. Soon thereafter, XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Usernamespotted new strings in OxgenOS 11 Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 8 series that suggested that OnePlus might return to Verizon with the OnePlus 9. Now, 91Mobiles has procured CAD renders of the upcoming device, which give us our first look at its design.
As per a recent report from the publication, the OnePlus 9 will feature a design similar to the OnePlus 8T, with a left-aligned hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera, a flat display, and a rectangular camera module on the back. However, the device will feature a slightly larger 6.55-inch panel. Contrary to previous reports, which suggested that the device would include a 144Hz high refresh rate display, this recent leak reveals that the device will offer a 120Hz refresh rate panel.
The rectangular camera module on the OnePlus 9 will include 3 sensors and an LED flash, with two of the sensors larger in size than the third. The report further adds that the series will include two models — OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro — which will go by the following model numbers:
OnePlus 9: LE2110, LE2117, and LE2119
OnePlus 9 Pro: LE2120 and LE2127
While the report sheds no light on the specifications, we expect the OnePlus 9 series to feature Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 875 chip and 65W fast charging support. The devices will, most likely, run OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box.
Since these renders aren’t from sources like OnLeaks and evleaks which are known extensively for their reliability, we advise you to take all the aforementioned information with a sizeable grain of salt. Renowned leaker Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) has also expressed his doubts about these renders in a recent tweet, in which he stated: “Take their post with a good amount of salt. I will further investigate but as of right now I will say that this CAD is inaccurate.”
Several Xiaomi and POCO users in India are facing an annoying issue following a recent MIUI 12 update, which brings up a “Find device closed unexpectedly” error. The device restarts as soon as the error message pops up, and this cycle continues indefinitely. The error is, most likely, a conflict caused by a recent update to the Airtel Thanks app (a SIM/account management app from the Indian telecom service provider) and MIUI’s Find My Device settings. While Xiaomi hasn’t disclosed the exact cause of the issue, the company is working with Airtel on a fix.
In a recent tweet on the matter, Harmeen Mehta, Global CIO and Head of Digital at Airtel, confirmed that the issue affects users who have the Airtel Thanks app on their devices. As a temporary fix, Airtel has pushed a small tweak to the app, which should stop affected devices from restarting until Xiaomi delivers a permanent fix. However, for this fix to work, you’ll have to open the Airtel Thanks app at least once after a reboot.
Some @airtelindia customers are experiencing phone crashes on MI phones. We have worked with Xaomi to find the cause & they are preparing a fix. Meanwhile we have put a small tweak in the airtel #Thanksapp to help. Please open the app once to effect new settings. #HappyDiwali2020
Xiaomi is currently working on a permanent fix, which is expected to roll out to users next week. In a statement regarding the fiasco, the company said:
“It has come to our notice that Mi & Redmi devices are showing an error, causing unwanted rebooting of the device. It has been observed that certain lines of code are misbehaving during an app update. While we are working on fixing the issue with the App developer and rollout out a permanent update by early next week, we have put temporary containment measures in place, over the last 36 hours. This fix may need consumers to get their devices at a service center. At Mi India, customer experience is top most priority and we regret the inconvenience caused to them. As a committed brand, our endeavor is to continue delivering on our consumer expectations, thereby offering best user experience to everyone.”
Until Xiaomi delivers a fix, you can also try uninstalling the Airtel Thanks app from your device, disabling “Ultra Battery Saver” in phone settings, or disabling “Find My Device” as a temporary fix. However, these solutions may not be 100% effective.
According to a report from Reuters, Qualcomm has received a license from the US Government to sell 4G mobile phone chips to Huawei. Qualcomm representatives commented that they received a “license for a number of products, which includes some 4G products“. Qualcomm had applied for a number of licenses, including for 5G Snapdragon chips.
Huawei historically has been a smaller customer for Qualcomm, the biggest supplier of mobile phones. That is because the Chinese OEM relied on its own HiSilicon Kirin SoCs for its flagships and the vast majority of its smartphone portfolio, and relegating Qualcomm chips to some lower-end phone models only. But that scenario was dealt a huge blow when US companies were restricted from supplying Huawei with the resources required for Kirin SoCs. This meant that the Huawei Mate 40 could be the last smartphone with a flagship Kirin SoC.
So, this relief for Huawei might give it some more breathing room, but analysts in the report predict only a “limited impact”. This is because the license granted only covers 4G chips, while consumers and even chipmakers are shifting to newer 5G chips and devices. For instance, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 launched last year and used extensively across flagships this year is a mandatory 5G chip, and some of the other better-performing chips from Qualcomm are also 5G chips. The strategy-roadmap for 5G is expected to get even stronger when Qualcomm launches its next-generation flagship chips next month. So the benefit that Huawei derives out of its license will unlikely give it back its competitive advantage.
It is still unclear if Qualcomm will be granted a license for supplying 5G chips to Huawei.
