Unofficial TWRP is now available for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi’s 2020 Mi series flagships – the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro – are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. The Mi 10 series also supports dual-mode (SA/NSA) 5G, thanks to the Snapdragon X55 modem. Xiaomi even published the kernel source code for the device duo right after the launch event in their home country. In case you’re planning to get the Mi 10 or its Pro variant for exploring the world of aftermarket development, you should be delighted to know that they have now received a unified, unofficial build of TWRP.

Mi 10 XDA Forums ||| Mi 10 Pro XDA Forums

The Mi 10 family comes with Android 10 out of the box, which makes it rather difficult to compile a fully working copy of TWRP for them. The popular custom recovery project is in the middle of a massive restructuring due to the huge amount of changes introduced by Google to the AOSP recovery environment with the release of Android 10. The TWRP team is busy rewriting various internal modules to support devices launching with Android 10, but there is no concrete timeline regarding the stable release.

Despite facing all these roadblocks, XDA Senior Member simonsmh has managed to compile an experimental TWRP build for these smartphones. The unified release is based on TWRP 3.3.1, and the custom recovery can seamlessly determine the underlying device by reading the value of the ro.boot.hwversion property. Decryption of “data” partition is working, and you can even mount “system,” “vendor,” and “product” partitions, albeit in a read-only mode. The list of non-working components is expectedly quite long, such as broken ADB sideload, missing USB OTG support, and the inability of formatting existing partitions. Fortunately, most of them aren’t device-specific and should be fixed as soon as TWRP developers start merging the appropriate commits upstream.

TWRP Download and Discussion Thread: Mi 10 ||| Mi 10 Pro

Note that the TWRP image shouldn’t be permanently flashed on the target device for stability reasons. Instead of that, users are advised to opt for temporarily booting the IMG file using the Fastboot interface. The device tree and the recovery source are available on the developer’s GitHub profile in a bid to encourage the spirit of open source development.

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Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S20 “5G UW” model has less RAM and no expandable storage

The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones, and all 3 models support 5G connectivity. That’s because the S20 series were the first widely available devices with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform which basically mandates 5G support. While the Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra support both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks, the regular Galaxy S20 only supports sub-6GHz 5G networks—unless you buy it through Verizon. The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW model costs the same $1,000 as the unlocked model but features support for Verizon’s Ultrawide Band (mmWave) network. Curiously, it seems that Verizon and Samsung made a few specification compromises in order to keep the S20 5G UW’s price the same as the unlocked S20.

When Verizon first announced the Galaxy S20 5G UW last month, we had assumed that the internal specifications will be the same as the unlocked model. However, we now know that Verizon’s Galaxy S20 only has 8GB of RAM in contrast to the other 5G-enabled Galaxy S20 devices that have at least 12GB of RAM. (The 4G Galaxy S20 and S20+ sold in some markets like India also have 8GB of RAM, though.) Having 8 versus 12GB of RAM won’t make a huge difference for the average user, but it could affect how well you can multitask in Samsung DeX or in general, especially when gaming.

The biggest compromise in Verizon’s S20 model, though, is the fact that it lacks a microSD card slot for expandable storage. If you take a look at Samsung’s product page for the Verizon Galaxy S20 5G UW, you might notice that it says the device’s “SIM Slot Type” lists “SIM + Micro SD.” In the “External Memory Support” section, however, it says “No Support.” This is obviously confusing, but several customers who received the device are reporting that the device does not actually support expanding the storage via a microSD card!

It’s possible that Samsung and Verizon decided to reduce the RAM capacity and use a different SIM card tray in order to keep the price of the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW on par with the unlocked S20. We’ve seen other Verizon 5G devices cost up to $100 more than their unlocked counterparts, after all.

These compromises may not be problematic for everyone, but they have already proven disappointing for some customers who took to Reddit and the customer reviews section for the phone to complain. It’s unfortunate that Samsung and Verizon weren’t more upfront about these compromises, leaving customers to find out after they already bought the device.

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra Forums ||| Verizon Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW Product Page

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 may be unveiled on August 5th at virtual Unpacked

With the Galaxy S20 series firmly in the rearview, we’ve been hearing more and more about the Galaxy Note 20. The latest rumors point to an “Ultra” model joining the family this year, and we’ve also seen some leaked renders. When will the devices be announced? It’s looking like August 5th at a “virtual” Unpacked event.

According to a few different sources, including Samsung leaker Ice Universe, it’s looking like Samsung Unpacked will be moved online this year. That’s not terribly surprising as many smartphone events have gone virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is rumored to be held on Wednesday, August 5th. Besides the Galaxy Note 20 series, reports claim we could also see the Galaxy Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7/S7+, and the Galaxy Watch 2.

Note 20 Render

We know a decent amount about the Galaxy Note 20 series already. Recent rumors point to a 6.9-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The Ultra model may be the only one that can run 120Hz while at WQHD+ resolution, though. In terms of cameras, we may be looking at a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 main sensor (same as the S20 Ultra), a 12MP wide-angle sensor, and a 13MP telephoto camera with 50x digital zoom.

We know less about the Galaxy Fold 2. The latest reports claim the inside display will be 7.59-inches flexible Dynamic AMOLED. The display may also have 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2213 x 1689. The front panel is said to be 6.32-inches. The most exciting rumor about the Galaxy Fold 2 is S Pen support, which would be awesome on the large display.

In regard to the other devices we might see, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G is self-explanatory, the Galaxy Tab S7 could come in a 12.4-inch size, and the Galaxy Watch 2 may bring back the rotating bezel along with some long-awaited health features. If all of these devices are announced at Unpacked, we may be in for a long event. Are you looking forward to the Galaxy Note 20 or the other devices?

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OnePlus revises OxygenOS Open Beta schedule to one update per month

OnePlus has maintained its OxygenOS Open Beta Program for several years now as a way for power users to try out bleeding-edge features ahead of a bi-monthly stable release. The company recently ended Open Betas for the OnePlus 6 and 6T and currently maintains the beta program for the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro, with support likely to extend to this year’s OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. According to OnePlus, the Closed Beta program is available only to a handful of private testers and rolls out once a week while the Open Beta program is available for anyone and rolls out twice a month. Today, OnePlus announced a revision to the frequency of OxygenOS Open Beta update rollouts.

OnePlus is reducing the frequency of Open Beta updates to 1 update per month instead of 2 updates per month. This means that Open Beta releases will align more closely with the stable releases that are pushed out every 1-2 months. OnePlus says the reason for this schedule adjustment is so they can improve the stability of Open Beta releases—with fewer updates to take care of, updates won’t be as rushed. (Notably, OnePlus has also adjusted the Closed Beta release schedule from 4 updates per month to 2 updates per month.)

A lot of people use beta releases even though OnePlus has warned that users may face some stability issues, so going forward, users can hopefully enjoy the latest OxygenOS features in Open Beta releases without dealing with major bugs. We’ve seen OnePlus roll out, halt, and then re-roll out updates multiple times in the past, so this move may cut down on how many times they have to do that.

We should see how this decision actually affects the stability of Open Beta updates in a few months’ time, as OnePlus is undoubtedly preparing for the release of Android 11 later this year.

Source: OnePlus

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Screenshots reveal Facebook for Android’s dark mode, COVID-19 tracker, and more

While many popular apps already have dark modes, Facebook has been taking its sweet time. The company rolled out dark mode for Instagram, Messenger, Facebook Lite, and WhatsApp, but the main Facebook app is still waiting. It’s not that Facebook hasn’t been working on it, we’ve seen hints of it going all the way back to August 2019. New screenshots reveal further progress and some other interesting features.

We’ll start with the long-awaited dark mode. The screenshots below show dark mode in the stable Facebook app for Android. It will feature a manual toggle and the ability to use Android 10’s system setting. The dark mode implementation is similar to others we’ve seen, opting for a dark gray instead of pure black. Blue highlights and colorful reactions are still present. It does appear to be mostly finished, but there’s no word on a timeline.

Next up is a built-in tracker for local COVID-19 cases in the Facebook app. The screenshot below shows an example of Seattle, WA total cases over 3 weeks. You can also view county cases by a span of 7 days. At the top of the page, there is a count for global confirmed cases. This is a handy resource for anyone who’s keeping tabs on the virus in their area.

Lastly, Facebook’s own digital wellbeing feature, “Time on Facebook,” appears to be getting a redesign. This feature gives people tools to see how much time they are spending on the service. The new UI utilizes a grid layout for the different sections. The actual features appear to be exactly the same, though the “Quiet Mode” name is new.

As mentioned, there’s no timeline for when any of these changes will roll out. The COVID-19 tracker seems to suggest we should be seeing some of this sooner than later. Facebook has been slow to bring dark mode to its main app, so we anxiously await the update.

Facebook (Free⁺, Google Play) →

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Dropbox is working on a password manager

Using a password manager can play an important part in keeping your online accounts safe. There are plenty to choose from in the Google Play Store and now we have one more. Dropbox Passwords is a new password manager from, you guessed it, Dropbox, and it’s in invite-only early access right now.

The design of Dropbox Passwords is very minimal and clean, very similar to the regular Dropbox cloud storage app. As you would expect, the app allows you to store all of your passwords in one easily searchable place. The passwords are synced to your Dropbox account, which means you can access them on a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and pretty much anywhere you can open a browser.

Dropbox Passwords can also generate passwords for you, which can be great for creating very difficult passwords. Dropbox is using zero-knowledge encryption to store the passwords remotely. This means Dropbox does can’t access your passwords and only you can see them. The app listing also says it supports one-click sign in, which likely means it integrates with Android’s Autofill feature like other password managers.

As of right now, Dropbox Passwords is in the Early Access stage and it’s only functional if you receive an invite. We’re not exactly sure how you can receive an invite as the listing simply says “only available to some Dropbox customers” and downloading the app doesn’t offer any further instructions. You may just have to wait to get an invite to your Dropbox account. Are you interested in a password manager from Dropbox?

Dropbox Passwords - Invite Only (Free, Google Play) →

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OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro with Snapdragon 765G and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging launched in China

OPPO launched the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro in China at the end of last year. The mid-range devices featured MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000L SoC and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G SoC for the Chinese market. However, the international variants that were launched earlier this year packed in completely different hardware in the form of the OPPO Reno3 (global) and OPPO Reno3 Pro (global). The company then launched the Chinese variants of the Reno3 series as the Find X2 Lite and Find X2 Neo globally. Now, OPPO is back with the successors, taking the form of the OPPO Reno 4 and OPPO Reno 4 Pro.

OPPO Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro: Specifications

Specifications	OPPO Reno 4	OPPO Reno 4 Pro
Dimensions and Weight	7.8mm 183g	7.6mm 172g
Display	6.4″ AMOLED Flat display Dual punch hole	6.5″ AMOLED Curved display 90Hz refresh rate Single punch hole HDR10+
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Storage and RAM	8GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB	8GB + 128GB 12GB + 256GB
Battery and Charging	4020 mAh 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging	4000 mAh 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging
Rear Camera	Primary: 48MP Secondary: 8MP, ultra-wide-angle Tertiary: 2MP, black and white Quarternary: Laser AF	Primary: 48MP, Sony IMX586, OIS Secondary: 12MP, Sony IMX708, ultra-wide-angle, night scene video camera, 120° FoV, 1/2.43″ sensor, 1.4μm pixel size pre-binning Tertiary: 13MP, telephoto camera Quarternary: Laser AF
Front Camera	32MP + 2MP	32MP
Other Features	5G SA + NSA	5G SA + NSA
Android Version	ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10	ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10

If you go purely on the SoC, you’d notice that the OPPO Reno3 Pro and the OPPO Reno 4 Pro come with the same processor, which makes little sense if you think of the Reno 4 series as a successor. But a phone is more than just its processor. The Reno 4 series attempts to co-exist alongside the Reno3 series instead of directly replacing it. The naming scheme may cause confusion, and there might be even more in store if OPPO decides to rebrand the devices to different names in other regions.

Nonetheless, having the same SoC on both the Pro and non-Pro variant ensures that you get the same level of performance — which is how sibling phones should be handled. Battery size is also about the same, and both do get the insane 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging — taking just 15 mins to charge from 0% to 60% and just 36 mins to fully charge. There are differences between the siblings, namely on the display and on the cameras.

The Reno 4 has a flat display, while the Reno 4 Pro has a curved display with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+. The next point of difference is in the camera: the Reno 4 actually has dual front cameras, while the Pro variant has a single front camera, surprisingly.

On the back, the Reno 4 sports a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP monochrome camera. The Reno 4 Pro upgrades the setup with OIS on the primary shooter. The second shooter takes a deeper focus on videography, with the 12MP Sony IMX708, ultra-wide-angle, night scene video camera, with 120° Field of View, a large 1/2.43″ sensor that has 1.4μm pixels pre-binning, and can output 2.8μm pixels post 4-in-1 binning.

OPPO is also loading up the devices with software features focusing on the camera. Ultra Night Video ensures your nighttime videos are clearer and less noisy. Ultra Steady Video 3.0 ensures that the wide-angle video lens delivers stabilized video. OPPO also preloads the Soloop app onto ColorOS, so you can make use of features such as movie filters and smart video generator.

OPPO is also debuting its new “Reno Glow” finish on the Reno 4 Pro, which makes the rear cover completely fingerprint-free and wear-resistant compared to ordinary AG glass.

The device also comes in a Green Glitter Special Edition, much like how the Reno3 Pro came in a Classic Blue color.

Pricing and Availability

The OPPO Reno 4 series is available in China from June 12 onwards for the following prices:

• Reno 4:
  • 8GB + 128GB: CNY 2999 (~$422/₹32,000)
  • 8GB + 256GB: CNY 3299 (~$464/₹35,250)
• Reno 4 Pro:
  • 8GB + 128GB: CNY 3799 (~$536/₹40,500)
  • 12GB + 256GB: CNY 4299 (~$607/₹46,000)

The OPPO Reno 4 series is expected to arrive in international markets too, though we do not rule out the possibility of a rebrand along the way. Hopefully, we will see these exact same phones made available.

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