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vendredi 20 novembre 2020

OnePlus 8-series Open Beta 4 brings November 2020 security patch along with some bug fixes

OnePlus has begun the rollout of Open Beta 4 of its OxygenOS 11 variant of Android for the OnePlus 8 series. It’s not a huge update unlike the previous Open Beta 3, but it does bring the latest Google Security Patches and a host of welcome bug fixes for the system. Security is now up to date to this month’s (November 2020) patch, something that many flagship phones can’t yet boast. There are ‘optimizations’ of several features, including in-call stability, system power consumption (which may squeeze a bit more juice out of the battery), the alarm screen UK, and the user experience of apps when working in split-screen.

Fixes to bugs include the issue of dropped frames when pulling down the status bar during gaming, occasional failure of NFC, a frustrating bug that stopped some Play Store downloads from installing, and a fix to the lag issues some were experiencing with MX Player.

The links below are beta releases, so only use them if you’re wanting to test the next release early. The stable build already contains all the new functionality including Always-On Display, better one-handed use, and stock Android 11 features like bubble notifications support, Device Controls from the power menu, and a Conversations section in notifications.

OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro

Changelog

System
- Optimize the stability of the call
- Optimized system power consumption
- Optimized some UI display with Alarms
- Optimized the user experience with a split-screen of apps
- Fixed the issue that gaming frame rate decreased when pulling down the status bar
- Fixed the issue that NFC cannot be turned on in a small probability
- Fixed the issue that Play Store could not install the app
- Fixed the lagging issue with MX player
- Updated Android security patch to 2020.11
Network
- Fixed the low probability automatic disconnection issue with Wi-Fi

Downloads

OnePlus 8:
- Global:
  - Full OTA
  - Incremental OTA from OB3
- India:
  - Full OTA
  - Incremental OTA from OB3
OnePlus 8 Pro
- Global:
  - Full OTA
  - Incremental OTA from OB3

Thanks to XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username for the download links!

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Xiaomi Android 11 Tracker: Here are all the official MIUI beta and stable builds to download and install

Following the arrival of the first public beta of Android 11 back in June, Xiaomi published similar AOSP-style beta builds for the Mi 10/10 Pro and the Redmi K30 Pro (e.g. the Chinese variant of the POCO F2 Pro) later that month. Shortly thereafter, the Chinese OEM started rolling out MIUI 12-based closed beta builds for these phones, however, the underlying layer of Android was still based on the beta codebase. Now that Android 11 hits the stable milestone, Xiaomi has already prepared stable MIUI 12 builds on top of the latest iteration of Android.

The first batch of global devices to receive the MIUI 12-infused stable Android 11 update includes the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Many more Mi, Redmi, and POCO branded smartphones are expected to get the update in the coming days. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi devices that have received their official Android 11 updates, including the ones powered by Android One instead of MIUI.

It is worth mentioning that the MIUI versioning scheme doesn’t have a one-to-one correspondence with the version of Android. While Xiaomi is expected to unveil a new version of MIUI — tentatively MIUI 13 — with new features in the near future, the company will continue to produce MIUI 12-based Android 11 builds for compatible devices during the transition phase.

The compatible devices will initially get the taste of Android 11 through the MIUI beta channel (which has now been rebased on top of the stable Android 11 codebase), and then through the stable channel builds. Features on Xiaomi devices are often decided more by their MIUI version and less by their Android version. So you can take a look at our other trackers for MIUI 12 builds.

Download: MIUI 12 stable update rolling out to several Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices

Download the MIUI 12 Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices

Xiaomi Android 11 Update List: Which phones have received the stable update?

This article covers Xiaomi (Mi), Redmi, and POCO devices that have received a stable Android 11 update—be it a “stable beta” or actual stable build—in any region. Cross-flashing different regional builds is technically possible but only do so if you’re familiar with the process.

Here are the devices that currently have an Android 11 build based on the stable Android branch available. Note that the devices are sorted alphabetically for their codename.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (cmi) — Added on 09/09/2020
Redmi Note 9S / Redmi Note 9 Pro [India] (curtana) — Added on 11/18/2020
Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi) — Added on 09/09/2020
Xiaomi Mi 10 (umi) — Added on 09/09/2020

Generic flashing instructions are available at the bottom of this article. However, we advise users to refer to the device forums for specific flashing instructions for their device, in case there are any variations or special instructions that need to be followed. Notably, the concept of a downgrade ROM isn’t applicable here. First, check the Anti-Rollback Protection status of your model and then flash the appropriate stable Android 10-based Fastboot firmware if you need to revert back.

MIUI 12 based on stable Android 11: Download Links

You can find download links of MIUI 12 based stable beta and stable releases below. These builds are first sorted with device codenames, and then according to their regions and release. Recovery ROMs and Fastboot ROMs are both included, wherever present.

1. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (cmi)

Sr. No.	Channel, Build Number, and Region	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM	Added On/Status Last Updated
	MIUI 12 Stable Beta (China)
1.1.	V12.1.2.0.RJACNXM	Download Link	–	September 9, 2020
1.2.	V12.1.3.0.RJACNXM	Download Link	–	September 29, 2020
	MIUI 12 Stable Beta (Global)
2.1.	V12.1.2.0.RJAMIXM	Download Link	–	September 10, 2020

2. Redmi Note 9S / Redmi Note 9 Pro [India] (curtana)

Sr. No.	Channel, Build Number, and Region	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM	Added On/Status Last Updated
	MIUI 12 Stable Beta (India)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.RJWINXM	Download Link	–	November 18, 2020

3. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi)

Sr. No.	Channel, Build Number, and Region	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM	Added On/Status Last Updated
	MIUI 12 Stable Beta (China)
1.1.	V12.1.2.0.RJKCNXM	Download Link	–	September 9, 2020
1.2.	V12.1.3.0.RJKCNXM	Download Link	–	September 29, 2020
1.3.	V12.2.1.0.RJKCNXM	Download Link	–	November 20, 2020

4. Xiaomi Mi 10 (umi)

Sr. No.	Channel, Build Number, and Region	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM	Added On/Status Last Updated
	MIUI 12 Stable Beta (China)
1.1.	V12.1.3.0.RJBCNXM	Download Link	–	September 9, 2020
1.2.	V12.1.5.0.RJBCNXM	Download Link	–	October 1, 2020
1.3.	V12.2.2.0.RJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link	November 9, 2020
	MIUI 12 Stable Beta (Global)
2.1.	V12.1.2.0.RJBMIXM	–	–	September 9, 2020

Flashing Instructions for Android 11-based MIUI 12

Note that these are generic flashing instructions that should generally be applicable across Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. However, there is a possibility that there is a variation that is unique to your device, so we strongly advise visiting your device forums for device-specific instructions.

Recovery ROM Installation for Android 11-MIUI 12

Recovery ROMs come with a .zip file extension and can be installed either through the Local Update method from within MIUI, or through the recovery environment. Newer versions of the stock MIUI recovery don’t offer any option for sideloading, but you can use a custom recovery like TWRP for installing these ROMs, though do note that device-specific instructions may differ in that case.

Local Update method:
1. Transfer the download .zip file to your phone, and ensure you place the file in the “downloaded_rom” folder in the internal storage of your device. If no such folder exists, create one in your internal storage base directory.
2. Within your phone, navigate to Settings > About Phone > System Update, and then press the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select “Choose Update Package”.
3. If the “Choose Update Package” option is missing, tap on the MIUI logo 10 times to activate the option.
4. Choose the downloaded .zip file.
5. Wait for the update to install.
Recovery method:
1. Rename the downloaded .zip file to update.zip and transfer it to the base directory of your phone’s internal storage.
2. Reboot your phone into recovery mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and the Volume Up buttons together.
3. Scroll to the “Install update.zip” option using the volume keys, and select the option using the power button.
4. Wait for the update to install.
5. Choose the “Reboot” option if your phone does not reboot by itself after installation is completed.

Fastboot ROM Installation for Android 11-MIUI 12

Fastboot ROMs come with a .tgz file extension and require a Windows computer for the installation, as well as a phone with an unlocked bootloader. However, despite being comparatively more complicated to install than Recovery ROMs, Fastboot ROMs are sometimes the only way to boot into a working system. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader of your phone, check your device’s subforums on XDA.

Download MiFlash Tool on your Windows computer. The latest version can be found in Step 1 of this link. Once downloaded, extract the tool and install it. It is also advisable to have ADB and Fastboot installed, just in case you need it.
Reboot your phone into Download mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
Connect your phone to the computer using the appropriate USB cable.
Download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file and extract it. Remember the extract location, as you will need to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
Run MiFlash Tool on your Windows Computer and in the address bar within the tool, paste the extract location from Step 4.
Click “Refresh” within MiFlash and the app should automatically recognize your device.
Click “Run” within MiFlash to flash the ROM file to the device.
The progress bar within MiFlash will turn green, which indicates that the ROM was successfully installed. Your device should boot automatically to the new version.

Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer yshalsager for providing the download links!

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jeudi 19 novembre 2020

NFC and USI collaborate to wirelessly charge styluses with a smartphone

The NFC Forum and Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) have announced a partnership that will allow mobile devices to wirelessly charge styluses.

The collaboration will allow hardware manufacturers to integrate the NFC Forum’s new Wireless Charging Specification (WLC) into products that adhere to USI standards, making it easy to charge them on the go. The NFC Forums unveiled its WLC standard earlier this year, detailing the benefits of charging via Near Field Communications (NFC).

One of the biggest benefits is that devices that integrate the NFC Forum’s WLC have more space for other components, including larger batteries. Traditional wireless charging requires dedicated coils that take up space, which is at a premium in smaller devices. By utilizing WLC, manufacturers don’t have to worry about accommodating those coils.

The only downside is the maximum output of the NFC Forum’s WLC is 1W. For styluses, which have small batteries, that shouldn’t be much of an issue. But it may pose a problem in devices that contain larger batteries such as smartwatches and fitness trackers.

The NFC Forum’s WLC uses the 13.56 MHz base frequency and leverages the NFC communication link to control the power transfer. As we explained earlier this year, there are two modes for charging: static and negotiated mode. The static mode uses standard radio frequency field strength and provides a consistent power level. The negotiated mode uses a higher RF field supporting four power transfer classes of 250, 500, 750 and 1000 milliwatts.

It’s unclear what new devices will include the NFC Forum’s WLC standard, but we will likely see products equipped with the technology sometime next year.

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Fitbit Versa 3, Sense get Google Assistant support with Fitbit OS 5.1 update

Fitbit has announced Google Assistant will roll out on select devices as part of its next firmware update. The fitness tracker firm which is expected to complete a takeover from Google by year-end will be bringing the voice assistant to the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 when they are upgraded to Fitbit OS 5.1, which begins its rollout today.

The keen-eyed amongst you will have spotted that this means that both devices will now be able to offer Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, the latter of which was already available on the Versa 2 and 3. At launch, Google Assistant won’t be able to reply to you through the built-in speaker as happens with Alexa, but this functionality is expected to be added in the first half of 2021. Instead, responses will appear in text format on the screen.

Android users will be able to dictate replies to SMS messages on their wrists, in addition to being able to use the speaker and mic to take calls via Bluetooth, as if you were Dick Tracy or a Thunderbird. In fact, little of the Google Assistant functionality is contained within the watch. All voice requests are sent via Bluetooth back to the phone for processing, so you won’t be able to use it if you leave your phone at home when you go for a run.

Google Assistant will be available in Fitbit OS 5.1 for the Sense and Versa 3, which is available from today. It’s only available in US-English right now, so you’ll only see it in the USA, with Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom before 2020 is through. We assume this is to give them a few weeks to fine-tune the various global English dialects. When additional languages are available in early 2021, expect to see it roll out in Belgium, French Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Spain and Switzerland too.

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The new Realme 7 5G is one of the UK’s cheapest 5G phones

Realme on Thursday introduced the Realme 7 5G, an affordable 5G option headed for the UK.

On paper, the smartphone packs a real punch, featuring a 6.5-inch 120Hz FHD+ LCD, a MediaTek 800U processor, and support for 5G networks. The device also comes equipped with up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a beefy 5000mAh battery. The Realme 7 5G comes with a Dart Charge brick and supports 30W charging, so you can replenish the battery from 0 percent to 50 percent in less than 30 minutes.

The Realme 7 5G also sports a quad-camera setup, which includes a 48MP main sensor, 8MP ultra wide-angle lens, 2MP macro lens, and 2MP black and white sensor for portrait mode. The device also features a 16MP front-facing camera, which lives in a small hole punch in the top left corner of the display.

Specification	Realme 7 5G
Dimensions & Weight	162.2mm x 75.1mm x 9.1mm 195g
Display	6.5″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080), 120Hz
SoC	MediaTek Dimensity 800U
RAM & Storage	Up to 8GB (LPDDR4x) 128GB (UFS 2.1, expandable)
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh with 30W Dart Charge
Rear Camera(s)	48MP wide-angle (f/1.8) 8MP ultra-wide (FoV 119°, f/2.3) 2MP B&W portrait (f/2.4) 2MP macro (f/2.4)
Front Camera(s)	16MP (FoV 79.3°, f/2.1)
Port(s)	USB-C 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	2.4/5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1
Software	Realme UI (Android 10)

Rounding out the device is a side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor, support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. And for those who need more storage, you can expand the device’s storage using a microSD card.

As far as budget devices go, the Realme 7 5G is a winner on paper. About our only complaint is that it’s launching with Android 10 (with Realme UI) instead of Android 11. Even still, the Realme 7 5G offers a lot without breaking the bank.

The Realme 7 5G, which launches in Mist Blue and Flash Silver, will retail for £279 through Amazon when it launches on November 27. However, consumers can take advantage of a Black Friday price of £229, making it one of the most affordable 5G phones in the UK.

Realme 7 5G

The new Realme7 5G packs a real punch without breaking the bank. It features a quad-camera setup, 5000mAh battery, and supports 5G. And it's cheap, making it a great 5G option in the UK market.

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Google tests E2E encryption in Messages after rolling out RCS globally

Google has announced plans to launch end-to-end encryption in its Messages app for Android. The news comes on the back of the completion of the global rollout of its RCS-based chat features after the company decided last year to roll out access to the service itself, rather than waiting for telcos to enable it.

Rich Communication Services (RCS) brings the aged SMS standard into the instant-chat age, offering group chats, emojis, and higher quality photo and video sharing. It also brings online status, typing, and read indicators. The slow pace of global availability of the standard has led most people to switch to services like WhatsApp and Messenger. Last year, Google announced that it would start offering its own RCS servers, beginning with the UK and France, thus bypassing carriers who were showing no sign of enabling it. Following launches in several other countries, that process has now completed and Chat features via Google are now available worldwide. The result is a service more akin to iMessage on Apple devices, and with more scope to be integrated with other messenger standards.

As part of the announcement, Google has confirmed that Messages will soon support end-to-end encryption (E2E) – one of the most attractive features of other chat packages – beginning with one-to-one conversations using RCS in Google Messages. Google confirms that means that “no one, including Google and third parties” will be able to see what either party has said at any point. Even if the message is intercepted by hackers, it’ll be unreadable. Google will begin rolling out E2E to beta testers beginning this month, and into early 2021. When it becomes available, any conversations that meet the criteria will be automatically upgraded to E2E. By eligible, we mean that both parties will have to be using Messages, with Chat Features switched on.

Despite being used by thousands of companies for two-factor authentication, the SMS standard is now almost 30 years old and increasingly insecure. The arrival of RCS and E2E will hopefully bring text messaging back to life for another 30 years. Google Chat, which is due to replace Hangouts next year also works using RCS, which might signal that one day, Google will actually have a coherent messaging strategy and bring everything together.

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Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 bands in 2020: Options for every style!

So you’ve got your Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, and you love it, but it somehow doesn’t scream “you”, style-wise. Fortunately, both the 41mm and 46mm models have access to a kaleidoscope of alternative bands so there’s bound to be the perfect one for you, available officially. And if not, you can buy a few alternatives and change them with your mood. Make sure you know which size you have before you order – 20mm for the smaller model, 22mm for the larger. Here’s Samsung’s official efforts, and some third-party designs we couldn’t resist.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Stitch Leather Band

The premium choice in the official range, this leather band is available in black or brown, with white stitching detail, a standard buckle fastener and two bands to hold the excess leather in place. It is a great choice if you want to give your device a professional vibe, but at $79.00, it is easily the most expensive strap in this list.

$79.99 from Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Ridge Sport Band

A more familiar style for anyone who bought their watch as a fitness tool. The silicone strap is about the stark, strong recessed strip in the middle, and the way that silicone allows the watch to hug the wrist - great for those heart rate measurements. It is available in gray or black directly from the Samsung website.

$39.99 from Samsung

Vigoss Replacement Watch 3 Band

Sometimes, a plain old strap just will not do. For real self-expression, you need to find something a little bit funkier. These soft silicone straps come in a variety of patterns. We have gone for the Leopard Print, but you might fancy camo, daisies, or erm… black flower cow skull. Either way, these are a cut above a plain black watch strap for around ten bucks.

Buy on Amazon

MoKo Band Silicone Six Pack

This is a six strap package, for just twenty bucks. And the good news is that although they can look a bit ‘chunky’ compared to the originals, buyers have raved about the design and comfort. Thanks to a quick-release clasp, you can easily switch between the six colors - red, yellow, blue, white, black, and green. Or mix them up for funky combinations!

Buy on Amazon

Kartice Metal Band

It’s amazing how just changing the watchband can make a watch look and feel entirely different, and nowhere is that more noticeable than with stainless steel bands like this one from Kartice. Available in Black, Light Black, Silver and Light Silver, adding a metal band gives your S3 a feeling of urban utilitarianism, and just a smattering of style.

Buy on Amazon

UAG Nato Watch Strap

Although NATO watch straps are tough, comfortable, and cheap; many NATO straps will cover the back of the watch and block the heart rate sensor. Urban Armor has given us the best of both worlds with this NATO-style nylon strap that will not interfere with the watch function. At present, it is only available in grey.

$39.99 at UAG

Wearlizer Slim Leather Band

One of the complaints we hear the most about smartwatches is that they are too chunky for smaller, thinner wrists. Although we cannot do anything about the size, a slim watch strap like this one can lend your Watch 3 a little more grace and will not look quite so odd when paired with the outfit you’re wearing out tonight, especially as it comes in a rainbow of color options.

Buy on Amazon

Konafei Multilayer Vintage Cuff Bracelet

If you are the sort of person that loves the tech, but also has a seriously hippy streak, this unusual strap could be right for you. Part watch strap, part bead bracelet, this is meant to be a DIY bracelet - remove beads, add more beads, add charms, whatever you choose, you have a leather lace holding it all in place and a solid metal buckle.

Buy on Amazon

LeRobo Soft Silicone Sports Wristband

A watch band full of holes might seem like an odd choice, but these air holes allow sweat to dry up more quickly, meaning you will not have to peel off the strap after a long workout. These sports straps do the job, whilst taking home the prize for the cheapest entry in this list at under $8, you can probably pick up more than one of the 15 colors.

Buy on Amazon

Although we’ve only scratched the surface here – there are pages and pages of aftermarket watch straps on Amazon alone – we’ve tried to give you a flavor of the different types out there – posh ones, scruffy ones, funky ones, sporty ones. Because they’re all very different and subjective, we’re not going to pick our favorite, but hopefully, there’s one here that’s right for you. If not, let us know what you chose and we might add it to a future update. Just remember – pick one that’s right for your variant of the watch, your size of wrist, and if you’re looking beyond those made specifically for smartwatches, make sure you don’t get one that covers up the sensors on the watch back! In fact, given that you can buy multiple bands for the price of Samsung’s official leather one, why not buy a few and change the look to suit your mood?

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