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Report: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 to Launch in Q2 2018 with Dual Cameras The international variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4  launched in January 2017, and it went on to become India’ best-selling smartphone of 2017 . It’s no surprising, then, that expectations are riding high on its successor, the Redmi Note 5. Since late last year, rumors of the Redmi Note 5 have been flying around the internet. In October, a Xiaomi device with an 18:9 display was certified by TENAA , and in November,  leaked photos of an 18:9 Xiaomi device appeared on social media . Most recently, in December, Xiaomi released the Redmi 5 and the Redmi 5 Plus in China with 18:9 (2:1) displays . The phones haven’t launched internationally yet, but this week, a MIUI moderator said that the Redmi 5 Plus would take the place of the rumored Redmi Note 5 in some markets. However, that seems increasingly unlikely. A new rumor from China suggests that Xiaomi is set to announce the Redmi Note 5 this year. It...

LeEco Le Max 2 Gets Unofficial EUI 6 with Android Nougat LeEco’s financial challenges are an open secret, and they’ve started to affect the company’s ability to support devices like the LeEco Le Max 2. Luckily, XDA Senior Member  KuranKaname  was able to get his hands on a EUI 6 ROM for the LeEco Le Max 2 that’s based on Android 7.x Nougat. It has a few bugs here and there, including problems with the fingerprint sensor, biometric sensors, and APKs installed from USB storage sources. But other than that, the ROM’s working on multiple devices in LeEco’s portfolio: X820 4/32GB, 4/64GB, 6/64GB, 6/128GB. Gray/rose gold X821 4/32GB, 4/64GB, 6/64GB, 6/128GB. Gray/silver/gold X822 4/32GB, 4/64GB, 6/64GB, 6/128GB. Gray/silver/gold X829 4/32GB, 4/64GB, 6/64GB, 6/128GB. Gray/silver/gold/rose gold If you’re the proud owner of a LeEco Le Max 2 and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty, head to the XDA Forums for a full list of instructions. Be aw...

OxygenOS 4.7.6 Update for the OnePlus 5T Focuses on Camera and System Optimizations It’s been three weeks since the last major OxygenOS OTA update , and this week, OnePlus announced version 4.7.6 for the OnePlus 5T . Most of the phone’s firmware upgrades have so far focused on camera and system optimizations, and OxygenOS 4.7.6 is no different. The previous OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 5T touched on the kernel, firmware files, and a few camera and hardware encoding/decoding libraries, but OxygenOS 4.7.6 is mostly about the camera. It improves the stability of handset’s camera software, according to OnePlus, and delivers “clarity” improvements for low-light shots captured with the selfie sensor. In addition, it improves the performance of third-party camera apps. But the OnePlus 5T’s camera isn’t the only thing that’s changed in the new OxygenOS. OnePlus added “assistive lighting” for the device’s new face unlock featu...

Xiaomi Launches Mi Service Order Status in India, Allowing Users to Track Repairs After-sales service is an important consideration when buying a new smartphone. It differentiates well-known brands from no-name brands, and it lays the foundation for brand trust and loyalty. While the state of manufacturer service centers varies by countries, it’s fair to say that some vendors provide better after-sales service than others. In India, we’ve seen our fair share of bad actors — some of which force customers to wait for up to a full month to get their devices repaired. It’s given a competitive advantage to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) who make an effort to offer superior after-sales service. Take Xiaomi, for example, which launched a new feature in India on Wednesday: Mi Service Order status. It allows users to track their devices’ repair status on Mi.com, the company’s e-commerce portal, and it shows a five-stage tracking indicator. Here are th...