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Xiaomi plans R&D centre in India

Xiaomi is now focused on streamlining production at the backend in China to ensure a steady supply of devices.

Xiaomi, China's largest handset maker which has created a stir with its flash sales strategy, has identified India as a key market and said it plans to set up an R&D and design centre in Bangalore that will focus on customising devices for local consumers.

"In the next 12 months, we want to have built a significant presence here," Hugo Barra, vice-president for international operations at Xiaomi, . "We want to have an R&D centre with an actual engineering team with designers, product managers and software engineers, who will build features for the Indian market within India, not just localise features." Barra, 37, joined Xiaomi in 2013 after a five-year stint at Google, including some time at its Android unit.
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Downloading flashing tools and ROM pack

Go to the MIUI website Download Now
Choose your Device
Download the latest MIUI ROM for your Device installation package

Download MIUI ROM-flashing tools Save the file to desktop of the computer and unzip it.

Prepare a MicroSD card with more than 2GB free space. Don’t unzip MIUI_ROM installation package, copy it into the root directory of your SD card.

Flashing ROM FAQ:

(source-XDA Devlopers)
1. How often is MIUI ROM updated?
MIUI ROM is updated at 5 pm every Friday (except holidays)
2. How do I know this update?
Update notice is released every Wednesday night.
3. What can I do if I have a problem with MIUI ROM?
You can seek help through the following ways:
(1) Check the list of this FAQ;
(2) Write a post in MIUI forum;
(3) Click on the phone's desktop widget "What do you want to say to us?", go to "My MIUI ", select the first option "feedback problems" to get your problems published.
4. What should I do if OTA package is too large to update online?
You may download the update package (.ZIP) in the forum and put it into the SD card of your phone. And then enter "System Update", press the menu button and choose "Select ROM Installation ", select update package in the SD card to finish upgrade.
5. What should I do if I see the interface with a yellow exclamation mark during flashing Recovery?
This is mostly due to not using MIUI official recovery, the solution is as follows:
(1) Flash MIUI official recovery again and then you may choose automatic upgrade (recommended);
(2) Disable signature in recovery: click on “toggle signature verification” and change “signature check: Enabled” to Disabled;
6. What should I do if my phone cannot enter the system after flashing, just continually reboots?
In this case, just wipe data.
7. Does MIUI ROM support APP2SD and APP2EXT?
MIUI ROM supports APP2EXT. If you partition the SD card into EXT3, MIUI will automatically open APP2SD.
8. If I’ve flashed MIUI ROM, can I flash back to the official ROM again?Yes, you can. MIUI ROM special recovery does not restrict other ROMs. Please turn on the signature verification before flashing a new ROM.
9. When downloading MIUI ROM, should I download the update package or a full package?
Full package: suitable for flashing for the first time, or flashing from other ROM into MIUI ROM. Please follow the flashing course to operate.
Update package: suitable for users who have installed MIUI ROM to quickly upgrade. Please select the correct update package. For example, if you update from version 1.3.5, you should download its corresponding update package.
Previous versions: if you run into problems while installing the latest version of MIUI ROM, you may try to download an earlier version.
If there are some problems with update package, you may also use the full package to upgrade (no need to wipe data.)
10. Do I need to wipe data if I use full package to upgrade?
If you have installed MIUI ROM, there would be no need to wipe data.

Redmi 1S Launched at Rs. 5,999

This is what you've been waiting for! Redmi 1S will be available for sale on 2 September at Rs. 5,999!

You can register (www.mi.com/in) to purchase your Redmi 1S at 6 p.m. today

Xiaomi's Redmi 1S is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, coupled with Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB of RAM. It has 8GB of built-in storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB). The Redmi 1S also features an 8-megapixel rear autofocus camera with flash, alongside a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Redmi 1S comes with 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Direct and hotspot functionality, Micro-USB, Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB OTG connectivity options. It is powered by a 2400mAh battery, weighs 158 grams, and has dimensions of 137x69x9.9mm.

The company has also announced accessories for the Redmi 1S, with screen protectors (matte and clear) priced at Rs. 179, a flip cover at Rs. 559, back cover in colours at Rs. 459, and a silica gel cover at Rs. 359.

Considering the phone's price tag, it is likely there will be an enthusiastic response to Redmi 1S, and it will be interesting to see if the smartphone will be plagued the kind of stock shortages that have become synonymous with the Xiaomi Mi 3 in India.

The dual-SIM (Micro-SIM) Xiaomi Redmi 1S with dual standby was first announced for China in May, and features a 4.7-inch 720x1280 pixel IPS-LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection and a pixel density of roughly 312ppi. It runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with MIUI v5 skinned on top. The company has promised an upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI v6 towards the end of the year.

Xiaomi Mi3 cases and power-banks on Flipkart; no registration required

The much-awaited Mi Power Banks will go on sale in India via Flipkart next week, said Manu Jain, Xiaomi's India head, during a conversation with IBNLive. Two variants of Xiaomi Mi Power Bank, are currently listed on Flipkart as "coming soon."

Though there are other online websites selling the Xiaomi Power Banks, the company is officially making them available via Flipkart in India.

Clearing the confusion whether the Xiaomi power banks would also require pre-registration like the much-discussed Xiaomi Mi 3 smartphone, Jain said that because the power banks are categorised as accessories, they would be directly available on sale and prospective buyers would not need to go through any registration process.

The accessories showcased here included the much talked about Xiaomi Mi Power Bank, Mi headphones and Mi Key as well. While company VP Hugo Barra had said that the Mi Key would most probably not be made available in India,

Xiaomi India Teases Redmi 1S Launch

The stage is set, decks have been cleared and Xiaomi is ready to bring its next eye-catching device to the Indian market. After the whirlwind success of Mi3 in the country, the Chinese brand is now going to launch its entry-level (not really) Redmi 1S smartphone that's more like a mid-range phone, priced conveniently for the masses and that may just work the magic for Xiaomi once again. Redmi 1S was announced along side the Mi3 in the country but was slated for availability somewhere around August-September and now the company has given its clearest (not so clear) indication as to when the Redmi 1S might go live on its site for registration .

Xiaomi at the Mi 3 flagship launch had unveiled the Redmi 1S and Redmi Note, priced at Rs. 6,999 and Rs. 9,999. At the time, Xiaomi had said the smartphones are 'coming soon', with the Redmi 1S scheduled for an early August arrival, and Redmi Note for a late August entry into the Indian market.

The Redmi 1S is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, coupled with Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB of RAM. It has 8GB of built-in storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB). The Redmi 1S also features an 8-megapixel rear autofocus camera with flash, alongside a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Redmi 1S offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Direct and hotspot functionality, Micro-USB, Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB OTG connectivity options. It is powered by a 2400mAh battery, weighs 158 grams, and has dimensions of 137x69x9.9mm.

Introducing MIUI 6: Visually Stunning, Stunningly Simple

The long-expected MIUI 6 is finally here! Visually stunning, Stunningly Simple. It's a new chapter for MIUI. And here is a full review for you to get a taste of it.

MIUI 6 Review Collection: Find all the reviews on MIUI 6 here!

We believe that it takes more than justgood features to create a beautiful design. From orderly workflows, clearhierarchies and fluent responses, we believe that good design exists in everytap, drag and pinch you make. Natural and intuitive, just the way it should be.This is MIUI 6. It's visually stunning, stunningly simple. It's the start of anew chapter.

MIUI 6 Design: Less is more
We want to create a ROM with the best user experience. So we've stripped away unnecessary distractions sothat you can really focus on the rights things, in the right place, when youneed them. Simple is the key word here.

Home screen. All-new icons.

The home screen has always been the centralplace to switch between apps and enable or disable features. With MIUI 6, we'vebrought in new global operation gestures that are also optimized for devices withlarge screens. Batch organize icons, quick search tools and other features areeasy, intuitive, and even fun to use.

New design for tools. Calendar, Calculator, Weather, Compass, Clock and more.

Editing home screen. Widgets. Wallpapers.

Home screen gestures

Access the Notification Center from anyscreen, including the lock screen. Just swipe down and swipe up to call out theglobal search panel. Get up to speed.

Mi Cloud

Mi Cloud lets you access your photos,contacts, messages, call logs and more from anywhere. With 10 GB of freestorage and more powerful features, Mi Cloud seamlessly syncs all content onyour Mi Phone, Mi Pad, Mi TV and more.

Mi Cloud backs up your photos over Wi-Fi, allowing you to view them from anytime, anywhere. Create a shared photo streamfor your vacation and you can see photo and video contributions on this streamon your 49-inch Mi TV. You can also choose to only share your content with yourfriends and family. With distributed data storage mechanisms on Mi Cloud, all data received is encrypted from transmission to storage. Your Miaccount also requires two-step sign in authentication, so that only you canaccess your information. The privacy and security of your content is of utmostimportance to us.

Browser

Mi Cloud allows you to sync bookmarks inthe MIUI Browser. You can continue browsing web sites on your Mi Pad from whereyou left off on your Mi Phone.

Performance

Save power: MIUI 6 comes with more power-saving modesto adjust the standby time of your device. You no longer have to worry aboutrunning out of battery at moments when you need it the most.

MIUI 6 introduces various Linux kernel& RAM optimization techniques, which allow applications to run more efficiently. It is much faster and super awesome.

- Smart CGroup

- ZRAM

- Bitmap Cache

- TrimHeaps

Security

With MIUI 6, you won't need extra safety tools. Top security is guaranteed within the operating system to protect against malicious apps and viruses. The built-in Permission in MIUI 6 prevents unauthorized apps from accessing your data without your permission. Besides,the exclusive Virus Scan helps you check and kill virus before installing any app. We've got it covered.

Clean Master, the world's most downloaded Android cleaner, is built-in to help you free up storage, boost memory, enhancespeed, and secure your device against malicious apps and vulnerabilities.

With complete network control features,Data Usage is capable of helping you monitor network traffic and save data.

Camera App

Gallery

Contact/Dial Pad

It's the most basic function you wouldexpect your phone to have, and now we've made the phone call experience evenbetter. With MIUI 6, you can identify, mark or block unwanted calls withseveral detailed options.

Email

We've redesigned the Mail app to put allmails with the same subject into one folder so that you can see what's new at aglance. Decide which emails you want to read first and when. An attachment listalso allows you to view and save attachments directly. Hundreds of mailaccounts types are supported, just fill in your email address and password.