Download: Xiaomi Redmi 7A receives stable beta Android 10 update with MIUI 11

Update (06/30/2020 @ 06:40 AM ET): Android 10 beta stable recovery ROM download link has been added for the Indian variant of the Redmi 7A. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on June 19, 2020, is preserved below.

The Redmi A series is intended for the entry-level Android smartphone market, and the lineup truly offers the best bang for the buck. They can easily outperform the Android Go-powered phones from the same budget segment, thanks to the better hardware configuration. In terms of software updates, Xiaomi usually delivers one major Android version update to these phones, albeit the MIUI layer is refreshed more than once before EOL. Staying true to its reputation, the company has now rolled out the Android 10 update for the Redmi 7A.

Redmi 7A XDA Forums

The Snapdragon 439-powered Redmi 7A was launched back in 2019 with an exceptionally low ₹5,799 ($85) price tag for the base (2GB RAM/16GB storage) version. The factory-installed operating system was MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie. Although Xiaomi managed to deliver the MIUI 11 update in a fairly quick manner, they didn’t upgrade the underlying Android layer at that time.

Redmi 7A XDA Review – Great Phone, Even Greater Pricing

The wait is finally over, as the long-anticipated Android 10 update has now landed on the Redmi 7A. At the time of reporting, the OTA is available on the European variant of the phone, but it is technically possible to cross-flash it on other regional models. The version number of the new build, which is still based on MIUI 11, is V11.0.1.0.QCMEUXM, and it bumps the Android security patch level (SPL) to May 2020. Other regions should get their updates soon.

Download MIUI V11.0.1.0.QCMEUXM for the Redmi 7A (code-name: “pine”)

• Recovery ROM (1.6GB)

It is worth mentioning that the aforementioned build is considered as “stable beta” at the time of publishing. As a result, users need an “authorized Mi Account” (with beta tester privileges) to sideload the above package. The restriction can be bypassed by flashing the recovery ROM using a custom recovery like TWRP. Once Xiaomi greenlights the build to be stable enough, they will flip a server-side switch to remove the Mi Account verification requirement. The same download file will then be installable on the phone without needing a beta tester Account. But as of right now, you can either flash it through TWRP, or arrange for an authorized Mi Account with beta tester privileges.

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Update: Redmi 7A units in India are also receiving Android 10 update

The Indian variant of the Redmi 7A is now getting its Android 10 update with the May 2020 security patches in the “stable beta” form. The build number is V11.0.1.0.QCMINXM. You can download the relevant recovery ROM by clicking on this link.

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Samsung rolls out the July 2020 security update to the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy A50

Samsung recently pushed out the July 2020 security patches to its flagship Galaxy S20 series. This early security patch release was possible since Google notifies Android Partners about the Android framework and Linux kernel issues listed in a particular Android Security Bulletin (ASB) at least 30 days before the public release. Now three more devices from the Korean OEM’s portfolio – the Galaxy S10, the Galaxy Z Flip, and the Galaxy A50 – have picked up new updates with the July 2020 patchset.

Galaxy S10

As reported by SamMobile, the July 2020 security update for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S10 lineup (model number SM-G97xF) with the firmware version G97xFXXS7CTF3 is now rolling out in several European countries. Judging from the version number, the new build doesn’t carry any significant new feature except the obvious bump in the Android security patch level (SPL). The company is expected to release the equivalent update for the Snapdragon Galaxy S10 variants in the coming weeks.

XDA Forums: Galaxy S10e || Galaxy S10 || Galaxy S10 Plus

Galaxy Z Flip

The global version of the Galaxy Z Flip (model number SM-F700F) is now receiving the July 2020 security patch update in a bunch of regions. This new build is tagged as F700FXXS2ATF3 and comes in at about 210MB in size. Just like the case of the Galaxy S10 series, it is a typical security maintenance release.

Galaxy Z Flip XDA Forums

Galaxy A50

Lastly, we have the mid-range Galaxy A50. It’s good to see that the early availability of security updates is not limited to Samsung’s flagship phones only. At the time of writing this article, the SM-A505FN variant of the Galaxy A50 has received the new build with the version number A505FNXXU5BTF5. The OTA is currently rolling out in the TPH region, which is Samsung’s code for Portugal. We can’t spot the exact changelog, but the pattern of the build number indicates that the update bundles a handful of new features along with the July 2020 patches.

Galaxy A50 XDA Forums

Samsung has yet to publish the details of the July 2020 security bulletin on their site. The updates are rolling out in batches, but you can skip the queue and download the new firmware packages directly from the Samsung update server using Frija.

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The Realme C11 is a new budget smartphone with the MediaTek Helio G35

Following the launch of the new MediaTek Helio G25 and G35 chipsets, Xiaomi announced two new devices in the budget-friendly Redmi 9 series featuring the new SoCs. The new Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C, which were announced in Malaysia earlier today, are powered by the new chipsets and feature large 5,000mAh batteries, coupled with HD+ displays with a waterdrop-style notch. Now, Xiaomi’s biggest competitor Realme has also announced a new device, called the Realme C11, which is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC.

Realme C11: Specifications

Specifications	Realme C11
Dimensions & Weight	164.4 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm 196g
Display	6.5-inch HD+ LCD 1600 x 720
SoC	MediaTek Helio G35
RAM & Storage	2GB LPDDR4x + 32GB
Battery	5,000mAh 10W charging
Rear Cameras	13MP f/2.2 primary camera 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Front Cameras	5MP f/24
Android Version	Realme UI based on Android 10

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As revealed in recent teasers, the new Realme C11 is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G35 SoC and features a new design with a square camera module that resembles the recently launched Redmi 9C. According to a recent report from Malaysian tech news website Lowyat, the Realme C11 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600×720 pixels and a waterdrop-style notch. The Helio G35 chipset is complemented by 2GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card.

In the camera department, the device features a 13MP f/2.2 primary camera on the back, coupled with a 2MP depth sensor. Over on the front, the device has a single 5MP selfie shooter. As mentioned earlier the device packs in a massive 5,000mAh battery which features support for 10W fast wired charging.

The device doesn’t feature a fingerprint scanner but it does support face unlock using the front camera. In terms of ports, the device has a micro USB port for charging and data syncing, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi.

Pricing and Availability

The Realme C11 has been priced at RM429 (~$100) and will be available for purchase in Malaysia starting from July 7th via Realme’s official store on Shopee. Buyers who purchase the device on the first day will also receive a free pair of Realme Buds 2. As of now, the company has released no information regarding a global launch.

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Via: Lowyat

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Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C launch with big batteries, notched displays, and new MediaTek processors

Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek just unveiled the new Helio G25 and Helio G35 chipsets for budget gaming smartphones. The new octa-core chipsets are manufactured on a 12nm fabrication process and feature 8x ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores clocked at 2.0GHz and 2.3GHz, respectively. The chipsets are making a debut with Xiaomi’s new Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C, which have now been unveiled in Malaysia.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C: Specifications

Specifications	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
Dimensions & Weight	164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0 mm 194g	164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0 mm 196g
Display	6.53″ LCD HD+, 1600 x 720 pixels	6.53″ LCD HD+, 1600 x 720 pixels
SoC	MediaTek Helio G25	MediaTek Helio G35
RAM	2GB LPDDR4x 3GB LPDDR4x	2GB LPDDR4x 3GB LPDDR4x 4GB LPDDR4x
Storage	32GB eMMC 5.1	32GB eMMC5.1 64GB eMMC5.1
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh 10W wired fast charging	5,000 mAh 10W wired fast charging
Rear Camera	13MP, f/2.2	Primary: 13MP, f/2.2 Secondary: 2MP, macro, f/2.4 Tertiary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4
Front Camera	5MP, f/2.2	5MP, f/2.2
Other Features	Micro USB 3.5mm headphone jack	Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor Micro USB 3.5mm headphone jack
Colors	Granite Gray Peacock Green Sky Blue	Midnight Gray Sunrise Orange Twilight Blue

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As seen in previous leaks, the latest devices in the Xiaomi Redmi 9 series feature large 5,000mAh batteries, notched displays, and MediaTek’s new chipsets. The new Redmi 9A features a design reminiscent of older devices in the series and is powered by the MediaTek G25 chip. The device features a 6.53-inch HD+ display (1600×720 pixels) with a waterdrop style notch, up to 3GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.

In the camera department, the device packs in a single 13MP f/2.2 camera on the back and a 5MP f/2.2 selfie shooter over on the front. As mentioned earlier, the device features a massive 5,000mAh battery that includes support for 10W fast charging using the included charging brick. In terms of ports, the device includes a micro USB port for charging and data syncing, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device doesn’t include a fingerprint sensor, but it does support face unlock using the selfie camera.

The Redmi 9C, on the other hand, features a slightly different design with a square camera module on the back, instead of the vertically oriented camera module found on the Redmi 9A, and it’s powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chip. The device includes the same 6.53-inch HD+ display (1600×720 pixels) with a waterdrop style notch, up to 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.

In the camera department, the device features a triple camera setup on the back with a 13MP f/2.2 primary camera, a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Over on the front, the device features the same 5MP f/2.2 selfie shooter. Much like the Redmi 9A, the Redmi 9C features a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging using the included charger. In terms of ports, the device features a micro USB port for charging and data syncing, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Unlike the Redmi 9A, the Redmi 9C does include a capacitive fingerprint scanner on the back panel.

Pricing and Availability

The Redmi 9A has been launched in Malaysia at a price of RM359 (~$84) for the 2GB+32GB variant. The device comes in three color variants — Granite Gray, Peacock Green, and Sky Blue — and will be available for purchase on Lazada and Shopee starting from July 7th. The device will also be available at all authorized Mi stores in Malaysia starting from 14th July. As of now, the company hasn’t released any information about the pricing and availability for the 3GB+32GB variant, except for the fact that it will be available in Indonesia.

The 2GB+32GB variant of the Redmi 9C has been priced at RM429 (~$100) and it also comes in three color variants — Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, and Twilight Blue. The device will be available for purchase towards the end of July in Malaysia and, much like the Redmi 9A, the higher-end 4GB+64GB variant of the device will be launched in Indonesia.

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Source: Xiaomi Malaysia Facebook (1,2)

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MediaTek Helio G35 and G25 chipsets unveiled for gaming on a budget

Adding on to its list of gaming-focused Helio G series chipsets, Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek has now unveiled the budget-friendly Helio G35 and Helio G25. The new budget chips come just a month after the company unveiled the mid-range Helio G85, which is an octa-core processor that’s built on a 12nm process. Much like the Helio G85, both the Helio G25 and Helio G35 are fabricated on a 12nm manufacturing process.

Out of the two new chips, the entry-level MediaTek Helio G25 features 8x ARM Cortex A-53 CPU cores clocked at 2.0GHz and an Imagination PowerVR GE8320 GPU clocked at up to 650MHz. The G25 is capable of running displays at 1600×720 resolution at 60Hz. On the other hand, the MediaTek Helio G35 features 8x ARM Cortex A-53 CPU cores clocked at 2.3GHz, and an Imagination PowerVR GE8320 GPU clocked at up to 680MHz. The G35 is capable of running displays at 2400×1080 resolution at 60Hz.

In the camera department, the Helio G25 supports dual 13MP+8MP cameras or a single 21MP camera with Zero Shutter Lag, while the G35 supports dual 13MP+13MP cameras or a single 25MP camera with Zero Shutter Lag. Both the Helio G25 and Helio G35 support MediaTek’s HyperEngine technology, which boasts of dynamic allocation of CPU, GPU, and memory while factoring in power, thermal, and gameplay requirements, to offer smooth gaming performance on budget devices, enhance power efficiency and facilitate low-latency connections. The new chipsets support up to 6GB LPDDR4x RAM at 1600MHz frequency, eMMC 5.1 storage, Dual 4G VoLTE, LTE Cat. 7 DL/Cat.13 UL, Wi-Fi 5 (b/g/n/ac), and Bluetooth 5.0.

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Source: MediaTek

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Google Photos temporarily disables image backups from Facebook, WhatsApp, and other messaging apps by default

Last week, we discovered that Google was preparing to disable Google Photos backups for a number of social media/messaging apps. The app’s strings explicitly mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason, stating that “in an effort to conserve internet resources, backup & sync has been turned off” for messaging apps. Today, that change is officially going into effect.

The message that was previously discovered has now been officially posted in the Google Photos community forum. A notification will also be appearing to users in the Google Photos app. This means that by default, photos and videos from the affected services will no longer be backed up. Users will have to manually go into the app and select those folders to be backed up.

Google’s statement only specifically mentions “messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Kik” as apps that will be affected by this change. However, in a teardown of the latest Google Photos APK, we found all the apps that are included. Folders whose names match the following regex expression will not be backed up:

.*(Facebook|Helo|Instagram|LINE|Messages|Messenger|Snapchat|Twitter|Viber|WhatsApp).*

This means that images from Facebook, Helo, Instagram, LINE, Messages, Messenger, Snapchat, Twitter, Viber, and WhatsApp will not be backed up. Previous backups from these folders will not be affected. As mentioned, you can still go to settings in the app and enable backups manually. Go to Settings > Back up & sync > Back up device folders if you have the old or new Photos UI to make changes.

We’ve seen Google make similar changes to save bandwidth during the pandemic, so something like this isn’t unusual, though it’s a bit late considering how long it’s been since the pandemic took over our lives.

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Source: Google | Via: Android Police

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Chrome OS is getting a clipboard manager that stores the last 5 copied items

Copy and paste is an essential feature that most of us use every day. If you do a lot of work from a computer, it’s even more important. Windows 10 has a handy feature (Windows key + V) that allows you to see the last several things you copied. Chrome OS will soon be getting a very similar clipboard manager feature.

According to a new commit in the Chromium Gerrit called “Multipaste,” Chrome OS will be getting a near-identical feature to Windows 10. The associated flag (chrome://flags/#multipaste) explains: “Pressing Search + V will show a menu that allows you to paste things previously copied.” For those unfamiliar, the Search key is essentially Chrome OS’ version of the Windows key, as it’s used in many common keyboard shortcuts.

Looking further into the commit, we can see that Chrome OS’ clipboard manager will store the five most recent things copied. These things can include text, formatted text, images, links in a bookmark format, and a mysterious thing called “web smart paste.” It’s also possible that there will be a button in the quick settings tray to bring up the clipboard manager without the keyboard shortcut.

There’s no guarantee that this new clipboard manager will ever make it to stable Chrome OS, but it would be pretty useful. The Windows 10 feature is very handy and even Gboard has something similar. If you do a lot of copy and pasting, you know how annoying it can be to accidentally “overwrite” the last thing you copied. This would be a big time saver.

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Source: Chromium Gerrit | Via: 9to5Google

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