Huawei’s Celia voice assistant is now available on EMUI 10.1 on the Huawei P40

Huawei is trying hard to decouple Google services from their custom Android skin, EMUI, due to the trade ban imposed on the company by the US government. Replacing the Google Play Store with the Huawei AppGallery and shipping Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) instead of Google Mobile Services are some of the notable steps in that direction. The OEM has also created a dedicated voice assistant named Celia as an alternative to the Google Assistant. Celia was originally announced during the online launch event of the Huawei P40 series, but the initial firmware packages didn’t feature the voice assistant.

Around a week ago, the Huawei P40 series received the EMUI 10.1.0.121 update, which introduced a surprising “Huawei Assistant” top-level setting with references to Celia. That was probably a preparatory step, as Celia is now fully accessible on the Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, and the Huawei P40 Pro+ running the latest version of EMUI 10.1. At this moment, the availability is region-restricted, though, as you need to set the locale to the UK, France, Spain, Chile, Mexico, or Columbia beforehand to get this feature unlocked. Celia currently supports three languages: English (UK), French, and Spanish.

For those not familiar with Celia, the voice assistant can be summoned with the hotword “Hey Celia”. You can hold the power button for a second to activate it as well. Celia should be able to seamlessly integrate itself with the stock EMUI apps and allows users to toggle device settings and flashlight as well as start voice recording, translate sentences, play multimedia contents, and more.

Celia is also compatible with HiVision AI Lens and AI touch-shopping. Apart from the flagship P40 lineup, the voice assistant should be available on more Huawei and Honor branded devices with the upcoming EMUI 10.1 update. To learn more about Celia and its features, take a look at the official product page.

Would you prefer Celia instead of Google Assistant? Let us know in the comments below!

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[Update: POCO Pop Buds] POCO is working on its own truly wireless earphones

Update 1 (05/19/2020 @ 06:28 AM ET): The POCO earbuds will be called the POCO Pop Buds. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on April 7, 2020, is preserved below.

Audiophiles may not like the recent trend of omitting the headphone jacks from flagship smartphones, but the practice certainly boosts the sale of truly wireless earbuds. Chipmakers, such as Qualcomm and Samsung have invested heavily in improving the battery life as well as the audio quality of the next-gen TWS earbuds. The potential of the market attracts many OEMs to launch affordable earphones, and it looks like POCO has jumped on the bandwagon.

POCO India General Manager C. Manmohan kickstarted the rumor-engine by running a poll on Twitter, asking fans about what product category they would want POCO to launch next. From among the four options (TWS earphones, Headphones, Fitness Wearable and Gamepad), TWS earphones saw the highest share of votes at 38.2%.

Hey guys, the home quarantine situation has offered me the luxury to sit back and think. For one – do you guys think POCO should launch other cool tech products apart from smartphones? If so, what do you guys suggest? Vote below!

— C Manmohan (@cmanmohan) March 26, 2020

POCO went one step further and organized a virtual fan meet, which saw more than 500 fans tune in. The interactive meet featured an exhaustive Q&A round with the POCO team, which might have served as a preliminary market survey. A recent tweet from POCO India has now put an official seal on the speculations, confirming that the company would indeed be launching a new pair of truly wireless earbuds soon.

Here’s the big news, POCO fans!

In the recently concluded poll by our GM @cmanmohan, the ‘True wireless in-ears’ got the highest vote share. Today, we want to confirm that it is in the works and will be coming to India.

RT to welcome the new category in the #POCO fam! #POCOTWS pic.twitter.com/pL8yPbFuPd

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) April 7, 2020

It is quite natural for POCO to explore different areas of the market outside of smartphones, especially when their competitors are following the same route. Despite being an independent brand, POCO still has access to Xiaomi’s R&D, which essentially gives them the freedom to pick existing TWS earbuds and rebrand them with minimal efforts. Given that the POCO X2 is itself a rebranded Redmi K30 4G and the Redmi K30 Pro might be launched in India under POCO branding, the company can utilize the first or second-gen Mi True Wireless Earphones or the cost-effective Redmi AirDots as the base of the design for their upcoming earbuds.

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Update: To be called the POCO Pop Buds

POCO India’s GM Mr. C. Manmohan recently held a Twitter poll to give fans an opportunity to name the upcoming product.

Hey POCO fans, couple of weeks ago we asked you which product we should bring next and you chose TWS (Earbuds). We’re happy to announce that we’re a step closer in making it a reality & we want your help in choosing a name for it. Vote and let’s know what we should call it.

— C Manmohan (@cmanmohan) May 18, 2020

Consequent to the results of the poll, the upcoming earbuds from the company will be called the POCO Pop Buds. We’re still awaiting details on when the company plans to launch these in the market.

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Featured image: Mi True Wireless Earphones

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Google is testing a simpler UI for its Nest Hub smart displays

Google recently rolled out a new firmware update for its Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max smart displays. The update (v1.46) introduced a number of interface and usability changes, including a few minor tweaks to the System Settings, new display settings, lighting controls, and more. Now, according to a recent blog post, the company has started testing a new simpler UI designed for the less tech-savvy users.

The new UI aims to make setting up a new Nest Hub even easier for elderly users and it includes a pre-loaded shortlist of contacts that’s aimed at making video calling a simpler process. The UI also includes new “What can you do?” cards that act as shortcuts for showing weather reports, setting alarms, or playing relaxing sounds, allowing users to make the most out of their Nest Hubs with minimal effort.

The easy-to-use UI is part of a new initiative under which Google is giving nearly 1,000 Nest Hub Max displays to residents in seven Merrill Gardens retirement communities in Washington State. The initiative is expected to help the residents easily connect with their friends and family during the COVID-19 induced lockdown. The blog post also notes that the new UI has been designed in a way that preserves privacy for residents, with all the devices managed on Nest’s fleet management system and running in a “signed out” mode, in which no audio is stored and all activity is anonymous. As of now, the company has released no information about a broader rollout for the new Nest Hub UI.

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Google may ditch their Active Edge squeeze feature with the Pixel 4a

At this point, we know pretty much everything about the Google Pixel 4a. We know how the photos coming out of its camera look like, we know where it’s gonna stand in terms of performance and we also know the probable pricing. However, there’s an interesting tidbit that flew under our radar. As it turns out, the Pixel 4a will miss out on a feature that has been part of the Pixel lineup since the Pixel 2: Active Edge squeeze feature.

Stephen Hall from 9to5Google revealed in a tweet that the Google Pixel 4a will not feature Active Edge gestures. Our Editor-in-Chief Mishal Rahman was able to confirm this news through Julio Lusson who has a pre-production unit of Pixel 4a in his possession — the same guy who gave us an early look of the camera performance and device performance. The screenshot provided by Julio shows that the option to enable the Active Edge feature has been removed from the Gesture section.

Active Edge is a feature that made its debut on the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL and has been present on every Pixel phone since then, including the Pixel 3 series, Pixel 3a series, and Pixel 4 series. The feature came from Google’s acquisition of HTC — HTC flagships such as HTC U11 and U12 had a similar feature called Edge Sense. The feature lets you squeeze the sides of the phone to invoke certain actions, which in the case of Pixel phones is to launch the Google Assistant.

The Pixel 4a could be the first Pixel phone in a while without Active Edge. Google may have removed it to save cost and/or they may have removed it because it’s no longer needed since you can launch the Google Assistant using a diagonal swipe with gestures, and soon, with a double tap on the rear of the phone.

It’s unclear whether Google will ditch the Active Edge feature on the upcoming Google Pixel 5 as well — we won’t be too surprised if that turns out to be the case, though.

Google Pixel 4a XDA Forums

What are your thoughts on Google’s decision to remove the Active Edge functionality? Did you use it extensively on your Pixel phone? Let us know in the comments below.

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Source 1: @hallstephenj
Source 2: @MishaalRahman

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Vivo announces the flagship iQOO Z1 smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus

Earlier this month, MediaTek announced its new Dimensity 1000 Plus flagship chipset, featuring support for 144Hz displays. At the time, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO had revealed that it was already working on a new phone based on MediaTek’s latest chipset but we had no further information about the upcoming device. Just a few weeks since MediaTek’s announcement, iQOO has now officially unveiled the new iQOO Z1 — its latest flagship smartphone featuring the Dimensity 1000 Plus chip.

Vivo iQOO Z1 Specifications

Specification	iQOO Z1 5G
Dimensions and Weight	163.97 x 75.53 x 8.93 mm 194.78g
Display	6.57″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) IPS 20:9 aspect ratio Punch-hole display HDR10; 144Hz Refresh Rate
SoC	MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus 4xARM Cortex A-77 @2.6GHz 4xARM Cortex-A55 @2.0GHz Mali-G77 GPU
RAM and Storage	6GB LPDDR4X + 128GB UFS 3.1 8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh battery 44W Super FlashCharge fast charging
Rear Camera	Photo: Primary: 48MP, f/1.79 Secondary: 8MP, f/2.2, wide-angle Tertiary: 2MP, f/2.4, macro camera
Front Camera	16MP, f/2.0
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi-6 Dual-frequency GPS Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner
Android Version	iQOO UI 1.0 based on Android 10
Network	5G: n1/n3/n41/n77/n78/n79 4G+: B1/B3/B39/B40/B41/B38 4G FDD LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B18/B19/B25/B26 4G TDD LTE: B34/B39/B40/B41/B38

The new iQOO Z1 is a 5G-enabled device based on the Dimensity 1000 Plus platform, which features support for dual-mode SA/NSA 5G, WiFi 6, and a 144Hz high refresh rate FHD+ display.

The device features a design similar to that of the iQOO Neo3 5G, which was launched late last month, with curved edges on the back and a rectangular camera module. The Dimensity 1000 Plus chip is accompanied by up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

In the camera department, the iQOO Z1 features a triple camera setup on the back with a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. Over on the front, the device has a single 16MP selfie shooter in the top right corner of the display.

Powering the device is a 4,500mAh battery with support for 44W fast wired charging that is capable of charging the device up to 50% in just about 20 minutes. In terms of software, the iQOO Z1 runs iQOO UI, which is a fork of Vivo’s Funtouch OS, based on Android 10.

Pricing and Availability

The iQOO Z1 5G will be available in three different variants priced as following:

• 6GB+ 128GB — CNY 2198 (~$309)
• 8GB + 128GB — CNY 2498 (~$351)
• 8GB + 256GB — CNY 2798 (~$394)

The device is already up for pre-booking on Vivo’s official website and it will also be available for pre-booking on other eCommerce platforms starting from May 25th. The device will be available for purchase across all major online channels in the region starting from June 1st.

The iQOO Z1 will be available in two color variants — Space Blue and Galaxy Silver — along with a bright yellow special edition One Piece variant that features the One Piece skull and bones logo on the back.

Along with the iQOO Z1, the company has also released a few accessories for the device. These include 3D texturized covers, a Bluetooth controller with an analog joystick, and a pair of neckband-style wireless earbuds. The accessories will go on sale alongside the device and will be available at a discounted price when purchased with an iQOO Z1.

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[Update: May 18 builds] Download the MIUI 12 Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices

Update 2 (05/18/2020 @ 7:25 AM ET): Added download links for MIUI 12 latest beta builds, compiled on May 18, 2020.

Update 1 (05/11/2020 @ 9:30 AM ET): MIUI 12 closed beta download links refreshed with newer releases (compiled on May 11). The article as published on April 28, 2020, is preserved below.

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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. The beta MIUI 12 builds listed below are based on either Android Pie or Android 10, depending on the device.

Download: MIUI 12

You can download the latest beta (20.5.18) 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.

Sr. No.	Device, Device Codename, XDA Forum Link	Android Version	Download Link (20.5.18)
1.	Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)	Android 10	Download
2.	Mi 9 (cepheus)	Android 10	Download
3.	Mi Mix 2 (chiron)	Android 9	Download
4.	Mi 10 Pro (cmi)	Android 10	–
5.	Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)	Android 10	Download
6.	Redmi K20/Mi 9T (davinci)	Android 10	Download
7.	Mi 8 (dipper)	Android 10	Download
8.	Mi 8 Pro (equuleus)	Android 10	Download
9.	Mi 9 SE (grus)	Android 10	Download
10.	Mi Note 3 (jason)	Android 9	Download
11.	Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender)	Android 10	–
12.	Mi CC9e (laurus)	Android 10	–
13.	Redmi K30 Pro (lmi)	Android 10	–
14.	Mi Max 3 (nitrogen)	Android 10	–
15.	Mi Mix 3 (perseus)	Android 10	Download
16.	Redmi K30 5G (picasso)	Android 10	Download
17.	Mi 8 Lite (platina)	Android 10	Download
18.	POCO X2/Redmi K30 4G (phoenix)	Android 10	Download
19.	Mi Mix 2S (polaris)	Android 10	Download
20.	Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 (pyxis)	Android 10	Download
21.	Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael)	Android 10	Download
22.	Mi 6 (sagit)	Android 9	Download
23.	Mi 8 SE (sirius)	Android 10	Download
24.	Mi Note 10/Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)	Android 10	Download
25.	Mi 10 (umi)	Android 10	–
26.	Mi 8 Explorer Edition (ursa)	Android 10	Download
27.	Mi CC9 Meitu Edition (vela)	Android 10	Download
28.	Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)	Android 10	–
29.	Mi 6X (wayne)	Android 9	Download
30.	Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred)	Android 9	Download

Links for the previous beta builds of MIUI 12 are preserved as well:

MIUI 12 (20.5.11) Download Links

Sr. No.	Device, Device Codename, XDA Forum Link	Android Version	Download Link (20.5.11)
1.	Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)	Android 10	Download
2.	Mi 9 (cepheus)	Android 10	Download
3.	Mi Mix 2 (chiron)	Android 9	Download
4.	Mi 10 Pro (cmi)	Android 10	Download
5.	Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)	Android 10	Download
6.	Redmi K20/Mi 9T (davinci)	Android 10	Download
7.	Mi 8 (dipper)	Android 10	Download
8.	Mi 8 Pro (equuleus)	Android 10	Download
9.	Mi 9 SE (grus)	Android 10	Download
10.	Mi Note 3 (jason)	Android 9	Download
11.	Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender)	Android 10	–
12.	Mi CC9e (laurus)	Android 10	–
13.	Redmi K30 Pro (lmi)	Android 10	Download
14.	Mi Max 3 (nitrogen)	Android 10	Download
15.	Mi Mix 3 (perseus)	Android 10	Download
16.	Redmi K30 5G (picasso)	Android 10	Download
17.	Mi 8 Lite (platina)	Android 10	–
18.	POCO X2/Redmi K30 4G (phoenix)	Android 10	Download
19.	Mi Mix 2S (polaris)	Android 10	Download
20.	Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 (pyxis)	Android 10	Download
21.	Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael)	Android 10	Download
22.	Mi 6 (sagit)	Android 9	Download
23.	Mi 8 SE (sirius)	Android 10	Download
24.	Mi Note 10/Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)	Android 10	Download
25.	Mi 10 (umi)	Android 10	Download
26.	Mi 8 Explorer Edition (ursa)	Android 10	Download
27.	Mi CC9 Meitu Edition (vela)	Android 10	Download
28.	Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)	Android 10	Download
29.	Mi 6X (wayne)	Android 9	Download
30.	Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred)	Android 9	Download

MIUI 12 (20.4.27) Download Links

Sr. No.	Device, Device Codename, XDA Forum Link	Android Version	Download Link (20.4.27)
1.	Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)	Android 10	Download
2.	Mi 9 (cepheus)	Android 10	Download
3.	Mi Mix 2 (chiron)	Android 9	Download
4.	Mi 10 Pro (cmi)	Android 10	Download
5.	Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)	Android 10	Download
6.	Redmi K20/Mi 9T (davinci)	Android 10	Download
7.	Mi 8 (dipper)	Android 10	Download
8.	Mi 8 Pro (equuleus)	Android 10	Download
9.	Mi 9 SE (grus)	Android 10	Download
10.	Mi Note 3 (jason)	Android 9	Download
11.	Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender)	Android 10	Download
12.	Mi Max 3 (nitrogen)	Android 10	Download
13.	Mi Mix 3 (perseus)	Android 10	Download
14.	Redmi K30 5G (picasso)	Android 10	Download
15.	Mi 8 Lite (platina)	Android 10	Download
16.	POCO X2/Redmi K30 4G (phoenix)	Android 10	Download
17.	Mi Mix 2S (polaris)	Android 10	Download
18.	Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 (pyxis)	Android 10	Download
19.	Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael)	Android 10	Download
20.	Mi 6 (sagit)	Android 9	Download
21.	Mi 8 SE (sirius)	Android 10	Download
22.	Mi Note 10/Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)	Android 10	Download
23.	Mi 10 (umi)	Android 10	Download
24.	Mi 8 Explorer Edition (ursa)	Android 10	Download
25.	Mi CC9 Meitu Edition (vela)	Android 10	Download
26.	Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)	Android 10	Download
27.	Mi 6X (wayne)	Android 9	Download
28.	Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred)	Android 9	Download

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Changelog

The full changelog for MIUI 12 beta, when updating from MIUI 11, is as follows:

• 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.

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OPAodMod is a customizable Always on Display for rooted OnePlus phones

OnePlus briefly introduced an Always-on Display (AOD) feature on the initial factory firmware of the OnePlus 6, but decided to remove it later due to battery concerns. Fans have been clamoring for the feature to make a return, and the company had recently confirmed that they will finally bring back the fan-favorite Always on Display mode to OxygenOS, but gave no concrete timeline as of yet. As expected, XDA community came to the rescue, as XDA Recognized Developer Quinny899 has published OPAodMod, an Xposed Module that provides a Google Pixel-esque AOD feature to OnePlus phones.

Looks familiar? Well, we did cover the initial version of this module back in July 2019. However, it stopped receiving updates after a while as the developer dropped support. XDA Recognized Developer Quinny899 has taken up work on the mod and even managed to get access to the full source code. Since then, the entire module has been translated from Chinese to English, while a new GUI has been added to customize the UI elements. The module is also fully compatible with OnePlus devices running OxygenOS as well as HydrogenOS.

The complete list of features can be found below.

• Always-on display, which runs all the time – unlike the OnePlus version
• Customizable layout, with options including three digital clock styles, two-word clocks and a DVD screensaver (it’s exactly what you think it is)
• Notification display, showing the text of a notification when you receive it and dropping back to just an icon after a few seconds
• Option to only display when you ‘raise’ your phone
• Option to hide the screen when flipped/in your pocket, disable it overnight, or after a time period (10 minutes or 15 seconds)
• Show your next alarm, current weather, and currently playing music
• Display a short message (like that on your lockscreen)
• Full settings GUI for the module with a live preview of your clock

OPAodMod — XDA Download and Discussion Thread

Since OPAodMod is dependent on the Xposed framework, you need to install the module in conjunction with EdXposed with Riru Core (the latest Canary version is recommended) or using TaiChi after rooting your device using Magisk. The current version of OPAodMod (v3.0) comes with burn-in protection, i.e. it shifts the content a few pixels once in a while, and the developer is working on minimizing the battery drain. Give it a try!

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