TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L are coming to Canada on Bell, TELUS, and Best Buy

The TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro are the first phones as part of TCL’s major push into the US, Europe, and Australia. The devices were showed off at CES 2020 earlier in the year, subsequently launching in the USA a few months after. Now, TCL is expanding its lineup to Canada by bringing over the TCL 10 Pro and the TCL 10L to Bell, TELUS, Virgin Mobile, Koodo, and Best Buy in the country.

TCL 10L and 10 Pro Review: Great Value Mid-Range Android Smartphones for the US

TCL 10L XDA Forums || TCL 10 Pro XDA Forums

TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro Specifications

Specifications	TCL 10L	TCL 10 Pro
Dimensions & Weight	162.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm 180g	158.5 x 72.4 x 9.2 mm 177g
Display	6.53-inch LCD LTPS Dotch display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 395 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 91% screen-to-body ratio 1500:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Gorilla Glass 3 Top left hole punch	6.47-inch curved AMOLED display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 398 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 93% screen-to-body ratio 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Always-on-display Teardrop notch
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665: 4x Kryo 260 Gold @ 2.0GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver @ 1.8GHz Adreno 610	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675: 2x Kryo 460 Gold @ 2.0 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver @ 1.7 GHz Adreno 612
RAM & Storage	6GB RAM + 64GB EMMC 6GB RAM+ 128GB UFS Micro SD card, up to 256GB	6GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.1 Micro SD card, up to 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,000 mAh	4,500 mAh Quick Charge 3.0, 18W (50% in 35 minutes)
Rear Cameras	Photo: Primary: 48MP S5KGM1, f/1.8, 1/2.25″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels Secondary: 8MP GC8034, super-wide-angle, f/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Tertiary: 2MP GC2385, macro, f/2.4, 1/5″ sensor, 1.65µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP GC2385, depth, f/2.4, 1/5″ sensor, 1.65µm pixels Video: 4K @ 30fps 1080 @ 120fps 720p @ 240fps	Photo: Primary: 64MP GW1, f/1.8, 1/1.7″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels, PDAF, CDAF, LDAF Secondary: 16MP 3P9, super-wide-angle, f/2.4, 1/3″, 1.0µm pixels Tertiary: 5MP GC5035, macro, f/2.2, 1/5″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP OV02K10, depth, f/1.8, 1/2.8″ sensor, 2.9µm pixels Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30 fps 1080p/720p @ 120fps 720p @ 24ofps 720p @ 960fps
Front Cameras	16MP S5K3P9SP04, f/2.2, Single Hole Punch	24MP OV24B, f/2.0, Teardrop Notch
Other Features	Rear fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key	In-Display fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key
Audio	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth
Android Version	TCL UI based on Android 10	TCL UI based on Android 10, upgrade planned for Android 11 by FOTA

Pricing and Availability for Canada

The pricing of the two devices is mentioned below:

• Bell
  • TCL 10L $350 CAD, or Monthly @ $13.17
  • TCL 10 Pro $700 CAD, or Monthly @ $25.23
• TELUS
  • TCL 10L $345 CAD, or Monthly @ $13
  • TCL 10 Pro $665 CAD, or Monthly @ $26

To celebrate TCL’s official entry into the Canadian market, consumers who purchase a TCL 10 Pro from Best Buy between July 10-16 and register themselves at www.tclpromo.ca will qualify for a free 43″ TCL TV, valued at $319.99

If you want to know more about the devices, check out our review!

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Take this quick quiz to find out what kind of phone user you are, enter to win a new laptop and watch!

Smartphones are firmly entrenched in our daily lives. We wake up and reach for our phones immediately. A quick trip to the bathroom becomes a gaming session. The waiting room at the doctor is filled with people looking down at their phones while the magazines collect dust. Everyone uses their phones differently, though. Huawei is asking people to take a quiz, included if you scroll down this page, to find out what kind of smartphone user they are. Like the examples above, there are tons of situations where we can whip out our phones to kill some time. But what are you going to do? Play a game? Check Twitter? Listen to music? Those choices define the type of user you are, and Huawei says everyone falls into four groups.

Take Quiz to Win a Huawei Matebook 13 and a Huawei Watch GT2!!!!

• Your name:*
• Your email:*
• Finally the lockdown has let up and you have a date! However, while waiting for your date, he/she tells you that they’ll be an hour late. You pick up your phone to help pass the time--which app will you open?*
  • Play the Clash of Clan(or other games) for an hour
  • Music time, Spotify(or other music apps) for an hour
  • Open Boomerang (or other video or photo Editing app) that would be shared on social media later.
  • Screw the date, lets open Tinder to find another date
• You’ve gone two hours to kill on an Uber or train to visit a family/friend member. Which app would you use to pass the time?*
  • Open up Garanti BBVA Mobile(or other investment apps) to review and make some financial stuff.
  • Open up Citymapper (or other Map apps) to find the best route to travel.
  • Play Score! Hero ( or other sports games) and relax
  • Open up Glovo (or Yelp and other review apps) to check what the best restaurant in your destination is.
• It’s been a long day of work and it’s getting late, but you’re not fully tired just yet. Which app do you open to relax?*
  • Soundcloud(or Spotify and other music apps), Listen to music, and relax.
  • Zalando(or Amazon and other shopping apps), check the latest deal
  • Ma Banque ( or other Bank or Financial apps), check the latest bank statement
  • Minecraft( or other open-world games).
• You’re studying hard so that you can get a good job when you graduate. After a long time learning you take out your phone to take a break. Which app do you open?*
  • Open up Photomath (or other learning platforms) and focus!
  • Open up Gojek(or other food delivery apps) and get something to eat.
  • Open up PlayStation App and check if anyone can play a game with you.
  • Open up Dailymotion and watch some videos.
• You’re spending the day with your best friend. During the meeting, which app would you rely on the most?*
  • Cabify (or other Navigation apps)
  • EasyPark (or other Navigation apps)
  • Rappi (food delivery app)
  • Vinkle (Video and photo shooting and editing app)

 

Hedonic

Someone who lives in the moment. Likes to participate in the community and spread happiness. Quick learner. Hard to find focus and concentrate on single tasks.

Minimalist

Not easily impressed, doesn’t get as excited as they used to. Doesn’t waste money as much as others, but has a hard time with planning.

Hard Working

Not easily distracted by irrelevant things and good at restraint. Good perseverance, but don’t like empty tasks. Needs to learn how to relax and have fun while pursuing goals.

Elite

Careful, thoughtful, and accurate. Lives life in a methodical manner with few unexpected decisions. Always prepared and able to perform multiple roles.

 

The quiz will grade you on your phone activity choices and then assign you to one of these groups. The quiz also provides suggestions for how to improve your life for the rest of 2020. Huawei is also giving out a New Matebook 13 2020 and a New Watch GT2 to some lucky winners, just make sure to accurately enter your email and name below. Good luck!

HUAWEI MateBook 13 (2020)

$1137 at HUAWEI

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2

$189 at HUAWEI

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OnePlus Nord will launch on July 21 through an AR launch event

The OnePlus Nord is the next smartphone from OnePlus, coming in to resuscitate the brand’s presence in the more affordable segments of the smartphone market in Europe and India. It has been five years since the launch of the OnePlus X, the company’s first phone outside of the flagship space and the Nord is expected to come in and provide more options to consumers looking to buy a new smartphone. Now, OnePlus has officially announced that they will be launching the OnePlus Nord on July 21 through the world’s first AR smartphone launch.

OnePlus Nord XDA Forums

Spicing up online launches is not entirely new to OnePlus, as we have seen the company hold a virtual, VR launch for the OnePlus 2 back in 2015. With the Nord, OnePlus will pivot to AR for the launch and provide users a different kind of hands-on experience with the device.

“OnePlus Nord represents a new beginning for OnePlus, giving us an opportunity to share our technology with more people around the world. For this launch, we want everyone to sit back, relax, and experience our new phone for the first time right in the comfort of their living room. We feel that introducing this phone in a more personal and intimate way perfectly reflects our ambition to make the OnePlus experience more accessible to users.”

Paul Yu, Head of OnePlus Nord

To experience the launch, download the OnePlus Nord AR App from the Play Store or the App Store. Install and launch the app to grant it requisite permissions for the AR experience and to complete the avatar setup. On launch day, i.e. on July 21 at 10 AM EDT/7.30 PM IST, launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions to start the immersive AR experience.

OnePlus has also created a physical AR invitation that will give users a unique hands-on experience of the OnePlus Nord. OnePlus has not yet shared how to receive the physical invitation, but you would need to scan the QR code on the physical invitation to begin the AR hands-on experience. We reckon that the experience would open up to other users too, perhaps at a later date.

The OnePlus Nord has been confirmed to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. The camera setup on the phone will have OIS. Further details have not yet been confirmed, but we expect more to be revealed in the coming days.

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Nord Launch (Free, Google Play) →

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PUBG Mobile’s new Livik map introduces shorter 15-minute, 52-player matches

PUBG Mobile is typically always a step behind the desktop version of the game when it comes to introducing new changes and features. While the mobile game does offer its own unique set of features, any major additions almost always make an appearance on the desktop version first. For instance, the changes to the Miramar map, the new canted sight attachment, and the 2.7x scope for the Win94 rifle that were released with PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 earlier this year in May had been available on the desktop version for quite a while. However, that’s set to change with the latest update for PUBG Mobile, as Tencent has added a brand new map to the game that isn’t available on the desktop version yet.

The latest update for PUBG Mobile (v0.19.0) has started rolling out to players via the Google Play Store and it introduces a new 2km x 2km Nordic-style map called Livik for shorter 15-minute, 52-player matches. The update also kicks off Royale Pass Season 14 of the game, introduces Spark the Flame-themed game mode, The Ancient Secret mode, and much more. Here are some of the most noteworthy changes in the latest update:

• New Livik Map
  • The Livik map is now available. This Nordic-style map measures 2km x 2km, with 52 players and 15 minute match times, making for a faster and more exciting experience! Livik is still in its BETA stage, and we will continue to adjust and improve it for the best visual and gaming experience.
    
  • Map exclusive firearms
    • Map-exclusive SMG: P90
      
    • Map-exclusive marksman rifle: MK 12
      
  • New vehicle
    • Map-exclusive vehicle: Monster Truck
      
  • Livik super firearm training (coming soon)
    • When the event starts, Experimental Trial Weapon Crates containing a special weapon will appear on Livik. Special weapons look similar to normal weapons, but there are differences in the names, icons, etc. Finishes can be used normally on both types.
    • Experimental Trial Weapons have slightly better stats than normal weapons. You can view your firing and hit stats with your Experimental Trial Weapon after leaving combat.
• Spark the Flame-themed Gameplay- The Themed mode will be available on Erangel and Miramar maps in Classic Mode. Players have a chance to enter this mode after selecting these maps.
  • Small Statue- Burns up after interaction. Drops supplies and event items after burning.
  • Giant Statue- Has multiple construction stages that change as the themed event progresses. It burns in the final stage.
  • Statue Camp- There are tens around the statue. Enter them to search for supplies.
• The Ancient Secret (coming soon)- This themed mode takes effect on Erangel and Miramar when activated. Players can choose whether to participate via settings on the Mode Selection screen.
  • Ancient Temple- Large, major building with a two-story structure. It initially sits on the ground, but it starts to float in the air after a fixed period of time and moves slowly with the playzone.
  • Slate puzzle- An interactive puzzle made up of ancient slates.
  • Boss fight- Players who make it to the sealed room on the second floor of the Ancient Secret can challenge the boss of the temple and win great rewards.
  • Small ruins- Small, randomly-appearing ruins with crates and puzzles.
• Season Warm-up Event Gameplay- At the end of Season 13, a season warm-up event will be available for a limited time. After joining the event, players will battle in 4-player teams in Classic Mode (unranked) and can complete missions to earn a small amount of Season 14 ranking points, which will be converted into Season 14 rating points after the update of Season 14.
• Adjustment of Mode Availability Times- After the version update, Payload and RageGear modes will only be available during the weekend, and Bluehole Mode will no longer be available.
• Arena Gameplay: New Arena Gameplay- Team Gun Game (Available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from July 31st)
  • 4v4 match- The starting weapons are the same, but can be upgraded by defeating opponents. The winner is the first team to use the final weapon, the Pan, to defeat the opponents (or the team with the highest score when time runs out).
  • New Map- Library. The first0-ever indoor map, with a symmetrical layout and three assault routes: left, right, and center. Take positions on platforms, in doorways, or behind bookshelves depending on your current weapon. This gives players with different styles a fighting chance.
  • New Arena Attachment- Now Loadout attachment: Barrel Extender. This is a muzzle attachment that can be used with the vast majority of Sniper Rifles, Rifles, and SMGs. It increases the firearm’s effective range and reduces the damage reduction of bullets due to distance.

Along with the aforementioned features, the update brings quite a few gameplay changes that can be found in the official patch notes linked below. Additionally, players who install the new update before July 13th will receive 2,88 BP, 100 AG, and a three-day Nightmare Helmet reward. In case you haven’t updated the game yet, you can follow the Play Store link below and download the latest PUBG Mobile update to receive these rewards.

PUBG MOBILE - NEW MAP: LIVIK (Free⁺, Google Play) →

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Source: Patch notes

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

MIUI 12 is the newest big release for Xiaomi smartphones, perhaps even bigger than an Android version jump. Features on Xiaomi devices are dictated more by their MIUI versions than the underlying Android version, so a MIUI version upgrade is an exciting event. The first batch of devices to receive the MIUI 12 stable update included the Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro. As we reach the end of June 2020, Xiaomi’s first phase of MIUI 12 rollout is complete, as many more devices have been added since the initial rollout. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that have received their official MIUI 12 stable updates. We’ll update it regularly with fresh builds!

MIUI 12: Features

MIUI 12 was announced in April 2020, following the footsteps of MIUI 11 that gained massive popularity thanks to Xiaomi’s hardware push as well as the feature abundance within the UX.

MIUI 12 Hands-on: 12 interesting new features added in Xiaomi’s Android OS

MIUI 12 brings along a cleaner UI, new animations, changes to navigation gestures, new live wallpapers and AOD designs, privacy indicators for microphone, camera, and location usage, improvements to multi-window and Picture-in-Picture, an in-built sleep tracker, and many more changes throughout the UX!

Download: MIUI 12 Super Earth and Super Mars Live Wallpaper, ported for all devices

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List of Devices that have received stable MIUI 12

This article covers devices that have received a stable MIUI 12 update in any region. If you are looking for closed betas, you can follow along our dedicated coverage here:

Download the MIUI 12 Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices

Here are the devices that currently have a stable MIUI 12 build available. Note that the devices are sorted alphabetically for their codename.

1. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia) — Added on 07/01/2020
2. Mi 9 (cepheus) — Added on 06/30/2020
3. Mi 10 Pro (cmi) — Added on 06/30/2020
4. Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux) — Added on 06/30/2020
5. Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T (davinci) — Added on 06/30/2020
6. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi) — Added on 06/30/2020
7. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G (merlin) — Added on 07/02/2020
8. Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 (phoenix) — Added on 06/30/2020
9. Redmi K30 5G (picasso) — Added on 06/30/2020
10. Redmi K30i 5G (picasso48m) — Added on 07/07/2020
11. Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (raphael) — Added on 06/30/2020
12. Mi 10 (umi) — Added on 06/30/2020
13. Mi 10 Youth Edition / Mi Note 10 Lite Zoom (vangogh) — Added on 06/30/2020

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.

Another important point to note: Xiaomi follows only a thin distinction between “beta stable” update and “stable” updates. Beta stable updates are only intended for users enrolled within the Mi Pilot beta testing program, meaning that builds assigned for this group will not install on devices with Mi Accounts that do not have the requisite permission. Once the Mi Pilot beta testers give positive feedback, the same build then gets opened up as stable release, creating a lot of confusion — for instance, the same builds linked below might first fail to install, but then they will make an appearance through the official OTA. If you get the error message that the update is for closed beta testers only, you can sideload the update through TWRP.

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MIUI 12: Download Links

Download links to MIUI 12 stable and beta stable releases are included 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. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)

• Redmi Note 8 Pro XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Review: The Performance Champion in the Mid-Range Segment

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Global
1.1.	V12.0.0.4.QGGMIXM	Download Link	–

2. Mi 9 (cepheus)

• Xiaomi Mi 9 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFACNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFAMIXM	Download Link	–

3. Mi 10 Pro (cmi)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Review: Xiaomi’s best phone yet!

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link

4. Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFXCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFXCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

5. Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T (davinci)

• Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFJCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFJMIXM	Download Link	–
	India
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFJINXM	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFJINXM	Download Link	–

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

• Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

7. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G (merlin)

• Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM	Download Link	–

8. Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 (phoenix)

• Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 XDA Forums
• POCO X2 Review: Every Bit Better Than the POCO F1

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QGHCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QGHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

9. Redmi K30 5G (picasso)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGICNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QGICNXM	Download Link	Download Link

10. Redmi K30i 5G (picasso48m)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QGICMXM	Download Link	–

11. Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (raphael)

• Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T XDA Forums
• Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Review: ‘Flagship Killer’ Reimagined

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKINXM	Download Link	–

12. Mi 10 (umi)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Review – Redefining Mi as a Premium Smartphone Brand

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

13. Mi 10 Youth Edition / Mi 10 Lite Zoom (vangogh)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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Flashing Instructions for 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

Recovery ROMs come with a .zip file extension and can be installed either through the Local Update method from within MIUI, or through the Xiaomi stock recovery. You can also use a custom recovery like TWRP for installing these ROMs, though do note that device-specific instructions may differ in that case.

1. 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.
2. 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

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.

1. 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.
2. Reboot your phone into Download mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
3. Connect your phone to the computer using the appropriate USB cable.
4. Download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file and extract it. Remember the extract location, as you will need to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
5. Run MiFlash Tool on your Windows Computer and in the address bar within the tool, paste the extract location from Step 4.
6. Click “Refresh” within MiFlash and the app should automatically recognize your device.
7. Click “Run” within MiFlash to flash the ROM file to the device.
8. 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.

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Google Chrome tests throttling background JavaScript timers to improve battery life

In a bid to reduce Google Chrome’s impact on laptop battery life, Google is working on a tweak that could significantly reduce the browser’s battery usage. According to a recent report from TheWindowsClub, the company has started testing an experimental feature with Chrome 86 that limits JavaScript timer wakeups in background webpages and can potentially extend battery life by up to two hours.

The report cites a technical document from Google which details the new feature, along with a couple of experiments that highlight the expected battery savings. The document reveals that a new Chrome flag will limit the JavaScript timer wakeups to just 1 per minute, much like Apple’s Safari browser, and help extend the battery life without breaking the user experience. However, the throttling will only target webpages that don’t stop timers on visibilitychange events and those that haven’t switched to modern APIs like MutationObserver, IntersectionObserver, or requestAnimationFrame.

 

In a test using a 2018 MacBook Pro 15-inch, Google Chrome developers observed that the laptop discharged in 6.4 hours while browsing in Chrome without the flag enabled. The same laptop discharged in 9.3 hours while using Safari. However, once the flag was enabled, the developers found that the laptop lasted a total of 8.2 hours using Chrome. In all cases, the developers had a single blank tab open in the foreground with 36 tabs open in the background.

In another experiment, the developers replaced the blank tab with a YouTube video played in fullscreen and the laptop lasted 4.6 hours in Chrome’s current state. With the JavaScript throttling flag enabled, the same laptop lasted 5.3 hours.

The experimental flag, called “Throttle Javascript timers in background,” is already available in Google Chrome Canary 86 and can be enabled on Chrome for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and Chrome OS. According to BleepingComputer, the feature is scheduled to roll out with the stable version of Google Chrome 86 in the near future and it will be enabled by default. Chrome Enterprise users, however, will get the option to disable the feature once it becomes default behavior.

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LG plans a comeback in India with cheap smartphones under ₹15,000

It wouldn’t be incorrect to say that the Indian smartphone market has been shaped by the likes of Chinese OEMs in the last half-decade. OEMs like Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo have established themselves as household names. While OPPO and Vivo have managed to ride upon high marketing and visibility, Xiaomi takes pride in its high-value proposition which has allowed it to dominate the sub-₹15,000 (sub-$200) segment in the Indian market. Now, LG is planning to capitalize on the prevailing anti-China sentiments in India and make a comeback in the sub-₹15,000 market.

To provide some context, there are political tensions between India and China emerging due to activities at the border between the two countries. While attempts are being made to de-escalate the situation, the Government of India did ban access to 59 popular Chinese apps like TikTok and Mi Community in the country by way of an interim order. There has been a wave of anti-China sentiment in the country, especially on platforms that allow vocal discussions, with calls to boycott Chinese brands across all product segments in favor of alternatives from India or other regions.

In an interview with Economic Times, Mr. Advait Vaidya, Business Head of Mobile Communications at LG Electronics mentions that LG is sensing a “window of opportunity” in the Indian market, and plans to utilize it to make a comeback in the smartphone market by focussing on the popular <₹15,000 segment. Not just this, LG is also hoping to scale up local manufacturing and assembly by almost 15 times by the festival of Diwali and expand its distribution. It also plans to apply for the production-linked incentive scheme to help it scale up local production. The company has already seen a ten times increase in sales of smartphones in the past two months, so the renewed focus comes from this newfound success.

LG iterates that this strategy is not merely based on short-term anti-China sentiments. But it certainly feels that this is a good opportunity to “level up”. The company had released its W-series smartphones last year — these smartphones were made exclusively for India in the country itself and were said to not be sold outside — and these smartphones continue to see good reception (but in the report, LG does concede that these smartphones were exported to Middle East and Africa)

For 2020 in India, LG plans to launch six smartphones starting from ₹10,000 all the way up to the flagship segment — though most of the demand is said to be concentrated in the initial segments because of COVID-19’s impact on consumer spending. Apart from ramping up distribution across online and offline channels, LG will also be partnering with enterprise mobility partners to offer their phones to the enterprise segment as well. The company also plans to enter the tablet market in India by the end of the year to serve the e-learning needs of the consumers.

Competition is certainly appreciated in all forms, and LG does have a strong background to be a decent contender. Only time will tell how their bets in the Indian market pay off.

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Source: Economic Times

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