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40,000 sets of Redmi Note 4G went out of stock in a 4G speed , means in 6 seconds

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Hello MIUI ers ,
Merry Chritmas and Happy New year to all of you . Today first sale of Redmi Note 4G took place on Flipkart at 2pm . 40,000 sets of Redmi Note 4G went out of stock in a 4G speed , means in 6 seconds .

From last 6 months Xiaomi is introducing and launching their best gadgets in India . First it was Mi 3 , then Redmi 1S , followed by Redmi Note 3G and now Redmi Note 4G . The Company has already sold 1 Million devices in India in just a span of 6 mnths . Leaving behind all the controversies Xiaomi is emerging as winner every week when it puts devices on sale . January 2015 will be excited to all the Mi fans as the company officially announced that their new Flagship device will be launched on Global platform. ( Read here about new flagship device ) . Not just New Flagship devices , Xiaomi is also releasing kernel sources for Redmi 1S on 31st December 2014 . ( Read here for the Redmi 1S Kernel Sources ) .Well the excitement of 2015 not just ending here , Xiaomi is also determined to bring Mi Tv and Mi Box in India as soon as possible. Yesterday @jaimani (Product Manager , Mi India ) posted a thread on survey for Mi Tv an Mi Box , this clearly means 2015 will be a big year for Xiaomi in India . (Take a survey for Mi Tv and Mi Box )

Redmi Note 4G , as name suggested it is a LTE device . This device can be called as a phablet with its big screen of 5.5 inch , with its 720P IPS display this device gives one of the best experience . Redmi Note 4G variant looks same as Redmi Note 3G variant but there is lots of difference between then .Redmi Note 4G is powered by Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 chipset with QuadCore 1.6GHz Cortex A7 CPU . It houses Adreno 305 GPU for better graphix performance .RAM is never an issue for Redmi Note 4G as it has 2GB RAM . Redmi Note 4G has 13 MP Back Camera and 5 MP front camera . It comes MIUI V 5 out of the box but can be upgradable to MIUI V 6 (Dev ROM ) andAndroid OS 4.4.2 . Redmi Note 4G screen also has the Scratch resistent Corning Gorilla Glass .

Mi India official Facebook Page posted on their timeline after the first sale of Redmi Note 4G .

Thank you Mi Fans! Our very first sale of Redmi Note 4G went out of stock in 6 seconds!

There’s more! If you’ve purchased a Redmi Note 4G today, head over tohttp://j.mp/freescreenprotector to redeem your micro sim card tray& Redmi Note 4G screen protector — absolutely free!

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Redmi Note 3G/4G : [ Hardware ] & [ Software ] problem & solution, redmi Note 4G

Redmi Note 3G/4G : [ Hardware ] & [ Software ] problem & solution

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[Software]

How do you wipe system or upgrade the system? Redmi Note non-4G version supports OTA upgrade card brush in two ways:
1.OTA way: After connecting WIFI, click the menu button - System Settings - All Settings - About phone - System updates detected after upgrading to the new version, click OK;
2 card brush way: Log rom.xiaomi.cn download Red Mika brush bag, place the red meter SD card. Click on the menu button - System Settings - all settings - system updates - Menu key - select the installation package, select the SD card in the card brush pack, wait for Brush to be completed.

Redmi Note shows undetectable OTA update, what do I do? If you can not detect the new version Redmi Note networking upgrade, we recommend that you can try to solve using the following ways:
1 If you are currently connected to the case of data traffic and unable to detect the new version, you can enter the system updates, click the menu button - Detect Settings - View "check for updates only WLAN under" whether it is turned on;
2 We suggest that you try to change the other WIFI environment before clicking system update attempt again. If you still can not detect the new version, you can download the card brush package, manual card system to the latest brush. Before brushing machine, it is recommended that you do a data backup.

Is Redmi Note 4G mobile version able to support open wire brush? How to wire brush? Redmi Note 4G mobile open wire brush can be used directly MiFlash Brush tool Brush, Brush Method:
1, any brush may have risks. Before the brush, it is recommended that you backup, it is recommended to copy the backup files to an external SD card or via Xiaomi mobile assistant backup.
2, Download Redmi Note 4G mobile version of the package and wire brush Brush tool, download address: rom.xiaomi.cn
3, Extract Brush package, install the Brush tool.
4, the phone into fastboot mode (off, press and hold the volume down + power button), plug the data cable to the computer
5, select the Brush Pack, start brushing machine, because Redmi Note 4G mobile version is a single system, brush machine faster, 50-100s can brush machine to complete. Redmi Note 4G mobile wire brush by default does not clear the phone data.
You can also log into www.miui.com, and follow the Redmi Note wire brush graphical tutorials

[Hardware]

How to identify the authenticity of my Redmi Note device? You can log on the official website of Xiaomi - services - through "mobile phone security code query" to do phone verification. If you have trouble validating or verifying the result, you can also bring the phone to the nearest Xiaomi authorized repair point for verification.
Currently the official website of Xiaomi, Xiaomi Lynx flagship stores and operators formal channels Xiaomi phones purchased are authentic, we recommend that you can buy through the above channels.
Redmi Note often hangs in the middle of running, what do I do? Mobile hanging may be a variety of reasons, such as large phone's RAM in use, too much background RAM to run the program, or mobile security software conflicts. You can try the following operations:
1 clean out daemon or restart the phone, (methods of operation: long press home key to remove unwanted programs running);
2 in the phone's settings - all settings - electricity - electricity usage in CPU power saving mode off;
3 off or uninstall security software category and battery type;
4 upgrade phone firmware to the latest version;
5 If the situation remains serious, we recommended that you back up the data before restoring factory settings.

What network standard does Redmi Note support? Can you use telecommunications card? At present, the introduction of Redmi Xiaomi Note models were: Redmi Note mobile version, Redmi Note Unicom version, Redmi Note Mobile 4G and Redmi Note Unicom version of 4G.
Redmi Note mobile version supported network standard is: support for China Mobile 3G (TD-SCDMA) and China Mobile, China Unicom 2G (GSM) network;
Redmi Note Unicom version supports network standard as follows: support China Unicom 3G (WCDMA) and China Mobile, China Unicom 2G (GSM) networks. "
Redmi Note 4G mobile network standard is supported: Support China Mobile 4G (TD-LTE), 3G (TD-SCDMA) and China Mobile, China Unicom 2G (GSM) network;
Redmi Note Unicom version supports 4G network standard is: support China Unicom 4G (FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE), 3G (WCDMA) and China Mobile, China Unicom 2G (GSM) network;

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redmi Note, redmi note Signal or calling problems, Signal or calling problems, Tools Tips & tutorials

Redmi Note 4G : Signal or calling problems or cannot send SMS / MMS

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How do I solve the problem of Redmi Note 4G version not being able to use 4G network? If you cannot use Redmi Note4G version 4G network, we recommend that you follow the following methods to troubleshoot:
1 you need to replace to a 4G SIM card. To use the mobile version of 4G network on the Redmi Note 4G, you first need to apply for a replacement to a 4G SIM card if the SIM card cannot use ordinary mobile 4G network;
2 There might be no 4G networks around that can use the 4G network coverage. If there are no 4G signals, the phone will automatically connect to 2G / 3G networks.
3 Manually set 4G network priority, method to do so is: System Settings - Mobile Network - Network type selection -4G network priority.

What do I do if my Redmi Note cannot send SMS / MMS? If your Redmi Note is unable to send SMS / MMS, we recommend that you try the following solutions:
1 First, check the SMS center number is correct (correct SMS center number to be used with your network operator customer service);
2 open always receive MMS options (System Settings - all settings - mobile network - always accept MMS ");
3 To enable operators to make mobile Internet services available to you, MMS must have "mobile Internet" function under the premise that MMS can only be sent successfully if they do not charge traffic fees and only charge by the amount of MMS sent.
4 If the Send MMS attachment is too large, operators generally will send MMS pictures under stringent size restrictions, consult specific operators for further details;
5 Replacing SIM cards of different operators before trying to send;
6 After upgrading to the latest version, backup beforing clear all data. Afterwards, try to send again;
7 If the above methods do not work, it is recommended that you bring the phone to the nearest Xiaomi authorized repair point for testing.

What to do if Redmi Note has no signal? You can try to resolve using the following steps:
1 Check if SIM card is correctly inserted and re-plug the card;
2 Check if wrong SIM card is used. Redmi Note supports the use of mobile cards and Unicom card, but does not support the use of Telecommunications card;
3 In the dial-up interface, enter "* # * # 64663 # * # *" into the hardware detection mode, open the SIM card test to detect SIM card status;
4 Try replacing with another SIM card;
5 If the show no signal, it is recommended that you bring the phone to the nearest Xiaomi authorized repair point for testing.

Why is there a countdown for Redmi Note 3G when making a phone call? If your Redmi Note is in dual SIM-card mode, you can directly enter the number to dial manually choose to use the SIM card 1 or SIM card 2 to call, such as clicking on a direct dial number in the call log or contact details, or go to the SIM card selection interface and confirm the SIM card to be used within 10 seconds of countdown. If selection is not done within 10 seconds, the phone will use the default method to call.

Tips: If there is only one SIM card on the phone, you will not see this prompt.

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Redmi Note 3G/4G : applications moved to the SD card Problems and Soultions

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Can Redmi Note applications can be moved to the SD card?

Sorry, MIUI system does not allow software installation to SD card, because programs installed to the SD card will cause the following problems:
1 slow down the loading speed of the phone;
2. cause poor stability;
3 Power consumption is large.
Based on the above considerations, Redmi Note does not provide settings/software to install to the SD card, this design is to ensure that products bring you a better experience.

Redmi Note does not recognize the SD card, what do I do? If the phone cannot identify Redmi Note external SD card, you can try to resolve using the following ways:
1 Go to System Settings - Storage --SD card. See if uninstalling the SD card and re-plugging the SD card will help;
2 Remove the SD card through the card reader access to PC, PC to see whether the identification, to determine whether there is an SD card failure;
3 If SD card is working properly, but the phone still cannot read it, it is recommended that you bring the phone to the nearest Xiaomi authorized repair point for testing.

Why does the "Others" portion take up so much space?

The "Others" portion refers to the files on SD card which are files other than music, videos and pictures. For example, game data files from installation package, or document formats which cannot be recognised by the phone system, files which phone backup file management can not directly. Mostly due to the existing classification of media files, the phone will have a large number of non-media-files simultaneously, so the volume occupied by “Others” will be relatively large, this is a normal phenomenon.
As the "Other" includes a lot of files which have different functions, there is no direct delete button. You need to identify and carefully remove your own files. You can use the file manager file cleanup function to clear junk files.
Redmi Note how to add contacts to the SIM card?
If you want to add a contact to the SIM card, you will first need to open the option to display the SIM card contacts, as follows:
In the Address Book page, click the menu button - settings - to display contacts - display SIM card contacts. After selecting New contacts, you can select the storage path to the SIM card to save to.

Redmi Note how to connect a computer?

If you want the phone connected to the computer to read the SD card information, you will first need to connect your phone computer via USB cable,:
After connecting your phone via USB data cable to your computer, select the media device (MTP) connections, "my computer" will appear in the portable media player, double click to open, you can see the built-in memory and external SD card letter, Please note that due to the Windows system through the Windows Media Player (Microsoft's own media player software) integrated MTP / PTP protocol for reading and writing to memory devices, if your computer has no such software or has a outdated software version, it is recommended you upgrade after installing Windows Media Player version 10.0 or above;
Select the camera (PTP) connection, a "My Computer" in the digital camera, you can see the open virtual memory drive, you can view DCIM and Pictures folder files. (External SD card photo files can not be viewed through this form of connection);
If above tips does not show any content after your phone is connected after the computer, we recommend that you try to switch to a different connection, and you can switch to a different data type or USB interface attempts.

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Redmi Note 3G/4G : Xiaomi account password, lock screen password-related Problems and Soultions

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I forgot my Redmi Note 4G device’s lock screen password, how do I unlock the screen? If you forget to set a lock screen password, making it impossible to enter the system, you can log in using the following ways:
1 If your phone uses a "forgotten password" option to bind a Google account or Xiaomi account to the phone, enter an incorrect password 5 times in the lock screen. Click the "Forgot Password", the system will prompt you to enter a bind Google account password (Xiaomi account password) to unlock.
2. If your phone binds a Xiaomi account and has a lookup phone feature, you can also visit Xiaomi cloud services at i.xiaomi.com, select Find phone - lock the phone, enter a new 8-digit password, confirm lock, then enter the password to unlock the phone.
3 If your phone is not bound to any account, this feature is a last resort as it will delete all data on phone. It is mainly for mobile phone users to ensure information security (wiping all data from phone). You can enter Recovery Mode and clear user data (This will clear your messages, contacts, call records, account number and other personal information). (Clear Methods: In the off state, click on the phone volume + power button to enter recovery mode, volume up and down keys to select, power button, said OK, and then select: Language - >> Clear Data - >> clear user data - >> return main Menu - >> restart the phone).

I forgot my Redmi Note 3G device’s lock screen password, how do I unlock the screen? If you forget to set a lock screen password, making it impossible to enter the system, you can log in the following ways:
1 If your phone uses a "forgotten password" option to bind a Google account or Xiaomi account to the phone, enter an incorrect password 5 times in the lock screen. Click the "Forgot Password", the system will prompt you to enter a bind Google account password (Xiaomi account password) to unlock.
2. If your phone binds a Xiaomi account and has a lookup phone feature, you can also visit Xiaomi cloud services at i.xiaomi.com, select Find phone - lock the phone, enter a new 8-digit password, confirm lock, then enter the password to unlock the phone.
3 If your phone is not bound to any account, this feature is a last resort as it will delete all data on phone. It is mainly for mobile phone users to ensure information security (wiping all data from phone). You can enter Recovery Mode to clear user data (This will clear your messages, contacts, call records, account number and other personal information, and analog SD card data) can be. (Clear Methods: In the off state, the phone click the volume down + power button to enter recovery mode, then the volume down for the selection, the volume is confirmed, move the cursor to the recovery, click on the volume, wait about 10 seconds, you will see green robot, then click the power button, you can see the recovery screen, select wipe data / factory reset, then select yes, and wait for the system to reboot).

I forgot my Redmi account password that was bound to my phone.If you have forgotten Xiaomi account password, you can recover your password via two ways:
1 Go http://www.mi.com login page, select the "Forgot Password" to retrieve your password.
2 You can log https://account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword to request for Xiaomi Staff to manually reset your password. (Please remember to provide the Xiaomi phone IMEI number that the account was bound to. If there is a purchase order, please provide photo ID card, be sure that the photo is clearly visible.)

redmi Note, Redmi Note Phone Screen Problems and Soultions

Redmi Note 3G/4G : Phone Screen Problems and Soultions

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redmi Note, redmi Note 3G, Tools Tips & tutorials, WIFI Internet issues & Solution

Redmi Note 3G/4G : 3G, WIFI Internet issues & Solution

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Why does my Redmi Note not use data traffic? Tools Tips & tutorials,

If your Redmi Note goes without Internet access/data traffic during use, you first need to confirm that your phone bills are not overdue, and the current signal is good, then try to solve the problem with the following solutions:

Check if the top right of the data network identification is normal (G / E / 3G / H // H + 4G);
After restarting the phone, manually re-switch data traffic;
Check whether the system comes with Network Blocking App or if you have reached the upper limit of your current data usage network settings. We recommend that you limit the operation to cancel or re-set the upper limit of your data usage network settings;
If your phone is installed with a network security management App, we recommend that you check whether the problem was caused due to such software settings.
We recommend that you try to reset APN access point settings, methods of operation: System Settings - mobile network - Access Point Name (APN) - reset to the default settings, try to choose "net" access point attempts;
Prolonged use may cause the system to generate a lot of junk files, which impede the normal operation of the system. It is recommended that you test (after backup) if resetting to factory settings will solve the problem.
If the above methods are still unable to help you solve the problem, it is recommended that you bring the phone to the nearest Xiaomi authorized repair point for testing.

Redmi Note WIFI connection always prompts "disconnected", what do I do? Tools Tips & tutorials,

If your Redmi Note always prompt "disconnected" when connecting to WIFI, or shows WiFi connected but there is no Internet access, you can try to solve the problem using the following ways:

It is recommended that you delete saved this SSID, delete method: Open the System Settings -WIFI, click on this arrow icon behind WIFI name, select "Delete Network", re-add the SSID. It is recommended to use the system of Google Input Method to enter the password;
It is recommended that you use a static IP connected WiFi, methods of operation: Enter the System Setup -WLAN- find the network currently connected, click the back arrow sign network settings, click IP Settings, select to manually enter a static IP address, gateway and other information ;
Upgrade the phone system to the latest version;
Attempt to restart the router;
We recommend that you try to connect to other WIFI spots, such as using other phones to create a portable hotspot;
If the other WIFI hotspots are not available, it is recommended that you bring the phone to the nearest Xiaomi authorized repair point for testing.

redmi Note, redmi Note Charging and battery life issues

Redmi Note 3G/4G : Charging and battery life issues & Solution

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miui FTP function, Redmi 1S, Tools Tips & tutorials

How transfering files between Redmi1S and your computer without using USB cable

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Meizu m1 note, redmi Note 4G

Meizu launches REDMI NOTE 4G challenger m1 note in China for Rs.10,000!

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redmi Note 4G

Redmi Note 4G : sale start from December 30 through flipkart

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How to port MIUI ROM, MIUI ROM Guide & bugs fix, on Qualcomm processor smartphone

How to port MIUI ROM on Qualcomm processor smartphone : Guide & bugs fix

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We want to share a guide to port MIUI ROM for noob. even though they had a lot of threads about this on this forum, This method is based on my experience in the ported ROM during this.. Moreover, many say it is difficult to port on Qualcomm chipset, For me it is a little difficult .. but if it find a suitable device like Hisense AD688G and Motorola Moto E, and the your presence of a will succeed for it

. So, here is it..!!

Qualcomm Processor

Things do you need:

PC/Laptop
MIUI ROM : Can for en.miui.com/download or other. The important is the same chipset, like Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Dual Core 1.2Ghz Cortex-A7 and Adreno 302 (That's is my Moto E dual SIM chipset)
Boot.img unpacker (Android Image Kitchen) Here is the link.
Notepad++ or WordPad
WinRAR or 7zip

Prepare 5 window on your desktop

1. Window PORT ROM window (ported results, first leave it blank) = (P)

2. Window STOCK ROM window (Extract Stock rom here) = (S)

3. Window BASE ROM window (MIUI Rom V5 extract here) = (B)

4. Android Image Kitchen Window (S)

5. Android Image Kitchen Window (B)

NB:

P=Port

S=Stock

B=Base

1st Chapter, META-INF.

1. Copy the META-INF (S) to the window (P)

Here in use updater-script (S), edit UI PRINT with which you prefer.

2. Replace All SET PERMISSION and symlinks in Updater Script (P) to have (B), remember that replaced only part SET PERMISSION & symlink ALONE!, SHOULD THE FORMAT PARTITION WITH STOCK ROM (S)!, IF YOU OWN ANY negligent BRICK YOUR DEVICE!

2nd Chapter, boot.img

1. Extract the Android Image Kitchen, in which two different places to make it easier.

2. Copy the boot.img (S) and (B) in each folder android image in the kitchen which has been extracted earlier.

3. Drag the file to the boot.img unpackimg.bat, and boot.img already tar extracts.

4. Open the ramdisk folder, open the file init.rc (S) & (B) with Notepad ++, delete the row EXPORTBOOTCLASSPATCH ... (S), and copy lines bootclasspath ... (B) to init.rc (S), Tarok in place which removed earlier, SAVE.

5. Return to the Kitchen Android Image (S), click repackimg.bat, copy-new.img image file (s) into the window (P), rename it so boot.img. So boot.img in use that have (S) which has been edited earlier.

3rd Chapter, SYSTEM

1. Copy the folder system (B) and all its contents to the window (P)

2. Copy and replace files BIN (S) is, to BIN (P):

NETD
Wpa_suplicant
Wpa_cli
Fmconfig
Sensorservice
Radiooptions
Hostapd
dhcpcd
Vold
netcfg
Hostapd_cli
Mpdecision
Fm_qsoc_patches
Ifconfig

3. Copy and replace files / folders ETC (S) is, to the ETC (P):

Folder dhcpcd
Folder FIRMWARE
Folder PERMISSIONS
Folder PPP
Folder WIFI
Audio_effects.conf, audio_policy.conf, audioFilter.csv
DHCPD-run-hooks, gps.conf, hosts, media_profiles.xml, init.qcom.wifi.sh
Vold.emmc.fstab & Vold.fstab

4. Copy and replace files / folders LIB (S) is, to LIB (P):

Folder MODULES
Folder HW, except files, audio_policy * .so, hwcomposer * .so
All files Libchromatic * .so
All files LibOmx * .so
Mmi_audio.so
Libhardware_legacy.so
Libgps.so
Libgps.utils.so
Libaudioalasa.so, libaudiosffect_jni.so, libaudioeq.so, libaudioutils.so
Libwpa_client.so
Liboemcamera.so
Libcameraservice.so
All files libmmcamera * .so
Libsensorservice.so
All files libvideo * .so
Mmi_audio.so
All files mmi_camera * .so
Mmi_wifi.so
Mmi_battery.so
Liboem_rapi.so
Libcamera_client.so

5. Copy and replace Folder USR (P) with USR folder (s)

6. Edit Bulid.prop to edit information / add tweaks

Final Chapter, MAKE ZIP INSTALLER

1. Block All Files & Folders in the window (P), the META-INF, system and boot.img.

2. Right-click, select add to archive .. (use winrar), select the zip file, rename it, press OK

3. Now it's finished zip files, can be installed directly via CWM or TWRP

Tutorial How to Fix Bug on MIUI ROM Qualcomm Chipset.. This is just a basic.. Still many a method for fix bug. My Experience in port ROM MIUI on Qualcomm Chipset, opportunities for having a bug is 10 to 30%.. Most of them wifi, camera, does not signal the emergence of either SIM1 or 2, USB Mass Storage and Sensoring.. For that I share this thread! So, here is it!!!

1. SIGNAL BUGS

Replace all files ending librilxxx.so in system / lib with the files from the stock rom.
If the signal is still on, Please check IMEI and MEID * # 06 # IMEI and MEID null if trying to flash part of your EFS.
Part EFS is a backup for the ICS: mmcblk0p9, mmcblk0p10, mmcblk0p11, To JB: mmcblk0p6, mmcblk0p7, mmcblk0p8.

2. SENSOR BUGS

Replace sensorservice file in system / bin with files from stock rom
Replace libsensorservice.so file in system / lib with the files from the stock rom
Replace sensor.default.so file in system / lib / hw with files from stock rom

3. CAMERA BUGS

Replace all files berextensi mm-qcameraxxx in system / bin with files from stock rom
Change file-qcamera v4I2-app in system / bin with filedari stock rom
Replace camera.msm7627a.so file in system / lib / hw with files from stock rom
Change the file libcamera_client.so and libcameraservice.so in system / lib with files from stock rom
Replace all libmmcameraxxx.so files in system / lib with the files from the stock rom

4. WIFI BUGS

Replace the wpa_supplicant file in system / bin with files from stock rom
Replace the firmware folder and wifii in system / etc with files from stock rom
Change the file wifitest_recv.sh and wifitest_send.sh in system / etc with files from stock rom
Replace libwpa_client.so file in system / lib with the files from the stock rom
Replace cfg80211.ko file in system / lib / modules with files from stock rom
Replace ath6kl folders in system / lib / modules with files from stock rom
Replace the files in the folder with the file system wifi from stock rom

NB: if none of the above files in the system folder on the add port rom download of files stock rom also commonly

5. GPU BUGS

Replace all files in the folder egl in system / lib with files from stock rom

6. USB BUGS

Replace vfold.fstab file in system / etc with files from stock rom

NB: if there are still bugs to be repck boot.img and please pelototin ramdisknya where settings for usb: v

7. BUGS WHILE VIEW VIDEO

Replace all files ending libchromaticxxx.so in system / lib with the files from the stock

difference between the Glass protector and Plastic protector, Which screen guard should I use

Which screen guard should I use? difference between the Glass protector and Plastic protector

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We all love our phones a lot and want them to be in best of the shapes every time. The screen of the phone is the most used feature if you are using the current generation smartphones with touch screens. I like to protect the screen from scratches and hence use the screen protectors on it. There are many kind of screen protectors available in the market like the Clear screen, matte finish, plastic or tempered glass. So which should you buy and what's the difference between them. In this thread I will try to answer this question.

What is the difference between the Glass protector and Plastic protector?

Find below the difference betweent the two.

	Plastic	Tempered Glass
Price	This would range from anywere between Rs 90 to Rs 500 max.	This would start from around Rs 270 to Rs 2000 max
Toughness	Very thin and does not provide great protection to the screen and is useful only for preventing scratches to the main screen	This is toughned glass and is sturdier to use. It would be around .3mm in thickness. Can withstand greater amount of pressure.
Feel	Generally after few weeks of installation the feel of the screen guard starts to deteriorate and you will feel that the original screen glass was much better	It gives the same kind of feeling as that of the original screen as its also glass.
Installation	This is very hard to install and if done incorrectly you will have to buy another screen protectors as they are not reusable.	Tempered glass is very easy to install and if installed incorrectly, you can always remove it and reinstall.
Life	Max life of the screen protector is 6 months but the effects of the screen guard starts to detorirate right from 2 months onwards. Also it will start to loos that perfect visibility that the original screen would have.	Life of tempered glass is around 12 to 18 months. They are hard to scratch and the visibility will not reduce for long.

Should I use screen protectors ?

Frankly people will argue that nowadays phones have Gorilla glass or any such type of scratch proof glass then why do we need screen protectors. I would say Yes, you need one.
Orginal screen can still get scratch with keys or sand and to replace a screen will cost a bomb as compared to the screen protectors. Just of e.g My redmi 1s screen broke and the repair cost of the screen is Rs 4000 where as the cost of a tempered glass solution for Redmi 1s is only Rs 300. Also sometimes the phones do fall from our hand and the screen gets damaged (my Redmi 1s is an example) and this can be reduced if you have a tempered glass on the screen as then the tempered glass would take most of the force of the hit from the fall and prevent the screen on your smartphone to break. Hence I would say better safe than be sorry later.

Which screen guard should I use?

I don't suggest using cheaper screen guards or the plastic one too. I would rather use the Tempered glass screen protector as I have seen its benefits - Mi3 and Redmi 1s both fall from my hand. Redmi 1s has plastic screen guard and Mi 3 has tempered glass. Both fall face first on the road and Redmi 1s screen is shattered but not even a single scratch on my Mi 3 screen. I am happy that I had tempered glass on my phone's screen that day and also sad that I did not use tempered glass on Redmi 1s. There are lot of good branded Tempered glass solutions for most of the smart phones in the market today and only buy them. My fav are spigen and Nillkin tempered glass.

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Despite problems, Xiaomi expanding Indian Operation Aggressively

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The recent trouble over security issues aside, the company is stepping up its plans for India, including diversifying into new products and boosting R&D

Xiaomi of China emerged as the third largest maker ofsmartphones after Samsung and Apple in the quarter ended September 30, according to International Data Corporation. It reported 211 per cent growth in sales for the quarter in 2014, even as Samsung reported a drop of 8.2 per cent and Apple an increase of only 16 per cent. The final battle for supremacy will be fought in India, the world's second-largest market after China, which Xiaomi entered in July through a tie-up with online retailer Flipkart. By the end of October, it had sold over half a million smartphones in flash sales that got over in a few seconds. That might still be small - smartphone and feature phone sales were 72 million in the July-September 2014 quarter, according to IDC - but none of Xiaomi's rivals is taking it lightly.

What could stop Xiaomi's march forward is something else. In October, the Indian Air Forces asked its personnel and their families not to buy Xiaomi smartphones because of security concerns. Within a few days, Xiaomi announced that it would set up a data centre in India in 2015 to store local user data. But its troubles seem to continue. In the second week of December, the Delhi High Court restrained Xiaomi from selling handsets that run on technology patented by Ericsson of Sweden in the country. Within days, in an open letter to Indian consumers, Hugo Barra, Xiaomi's global vice-president, said: "We have been forced to suspend sales until further notice due to an order passed by the Delhi High Court. As a law-abiding company, we are investigating the matter carefully and assessing our legal options."

Xiaomi explained its position to the Delhi High Court last week. It said it has a direct contract with chip-maker Qualcomm for some of the technologies that it uses in its devices, and there could have been cross-licensing arrangements that patent holders have among each other. Following this, the Delhi High Court, in an interim order, allowed Xiaomi to sell those smartphones in India built on Qualcomm chipsets. However, the company will have to deposit Rs 100 for every handset sold towards royalty as part of a temporary measure. The Delhi High Court will hear the case again on February 5. "Xiaomi will have to settle with Ericsson on this matter and find an amicable solution. This also means Xiaomi will have to slightly tweak its cost structure and arrangement with suppliers to neutralise the extra intellectual property costs," says Neil Shah, research director (devices & ecosystems), CounterPoint Research.

India is the second most important market for the Chinese company, says Xiaomi India Country Manager Manu Jain. For Xiaomi, 2015 is set to be the year of expansion in India. "We'll bring almost all the smartphone models that we sell in China. Not just smartphones, we will expand our portfolio here as much as possible. Till now, we have just scratched the tip of the iceberg here," adds Jain. Besides expanding its smartphone portfolio in India, Jain says Xiaomi will bring its high-end smart televisions in India and look at new product segments like air purifiers. "We are also working on reducing the lead time," he adds. At present, the company brings devices in India about two months after it launches them in China.
Going local

To reduce the India launch time, Xiaomi has been setting up its research and development centre in Bengaluru, spread across 20,000 square feet. From just about two people at present, the facility will be ramped up to full capacity in a years' time. The R&D unit will work on developing India-specific content, features and themes. "We could see Xiaomi invest more in localised content, language support or local manufacturing to position itself as a very 'Indianised' brand," says Shah.

After the success of its smartphones, it is reasonable to assume that the price tags of its other products will also be low. Aggressive pricing requires costs to be put on a tight leash. That's why Xiaomi has a very lean structure in India. There's just one person who takes care of Xiaomi's market development here. All told, there are 12 people on the company's payrolls, along with six interns. It has a call centre, managed by third party, in Indore where about 35 people work. There are four or five people at each of its five service centres - again on contract. The numbers, obviously, will grow in 2015, but the structure won't change.

It also plans to increase focus on after-sale services. Xiaomi has just five service centres across India at present. "In a market like India, service is the key. We will open about 100 exclusive service centres across India by the end of 2015. These service centres will also be experience zones for Xiaomi in India," Jain says. There's more. Xiaomi will have its own e-commerce portal to sell its products in India in 2015. "Our partnership with Flipkart will continue as well," adds Jain.

ERICSSON'S PATENT RUN-INS

Xiaomi may have been the latest company to be hit by a patent infringement case, but it appears Ericsson’s run-ins with technology companies in India is an old problem.

Ericsson Telefonaktibolaget, which owns about 33,000 standard-essential patents for mobile communications, moved the Delhi High Court claiming that Xiaomi had not been paying the patent holder to get a licence for using its technology. The Chinese smartphone giant has quickly reacted stating that the technology used for its devices is provided by Qualcomm with which it has a direct contract to share technology. The case is pending, and unlikely to be resolved soon.

However, this is not the first time that Ericsson has cracked the whip on companies selling mobile phones in India. Last year, it was home-grown Micromax that was dragged to court for not paying royalties to the Swedish patent holder. Micromax, India's second-largest handset maker, had to reluctantly agree to pay for licences under a FRAND (Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) agreement.

Earlier this year, Ericsson took Intex Technologies, another home-grown handset maker, to court for patent infringement. This list does not end here. Ericsson has also dragged Chinese company Gionee to a court in India for similar reasons. The world’s largest smartphone maker, Samsung Electronics, is also facing legal heat from Ericsson in a US court for alleged violations of its mobile patents.

Besides Ericsson, Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE have strong patent portfolios. As of end-June, Huawei had filed 65,000 patents. Its mobile devices division had filed 12,000 invention-related patents, besides 1,000 design patents, worldwide as of August. ZTE has more than 13,000 patents as well.

On one hand, Xiaomi is looking at growing organically. On the other, the Chinese company is eyeing Indian start-ups for inorganic growth. As Barra said last month, Xiaomi will invest in start-ups in India and is scouting for opportunities in Bengaluru and Delhi as it looks to add new features and services to its products. "These engagements and investments will help us build the ecosystem of innovation. We will invest in start-ups in the areas of mobile content, not just for the Indian market but also for the global market," says Jain.

Xiaomi's operations in India are slightly different from other companies. Flipkart, as its exclusive partner, buys devices from Xiaomi in China and sells them in India. Xiaomi Technologies India, a subsidiary of the Chinese company, offers support to Flipkart but does not engage in sales activities. "If we need to have an Indian entity in the future, we'll register one. For now, we'll continue with the existing model," Jain says. He believes that Xiaomi will fuel the growth of smartphones in India - a market that is still dominated by feature phones with 72 per cent of the pie. "In three years, 90 per cent of India's handset market will be smartphones. And, we'll drive the growth," adds Jain, with confidence.

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