Realme V5 goes official in China; 5,000mAh battery, Quad Cameras

Realme has unveiled the first of its V Series smartphone, the Realme V5 in China. The phone comes as a result of a series of leaks and rumours which we’ve been closely following since a while. Being a mid-ranger, the V5 starts at CNY 1,399 (around INR. 15,000) and packs some powerful features.

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Powering the Realme V5 is a MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC which peaks at 2.0 GHz. The device comes with a hole-punch display and a quad-camera setup at the back comprising of a 48MP main camera. A beefy 5,000mAh battery keeps its lights on with 30W flash charge support as an icing on the cake. The phone has a USB Type-C port and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Realme V5 Specifications

Going a little in-depth about the specs, starting with the display. The hole-punch display of the Realme V5 measures 6.5-inch, and has full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) resolution with 90.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio. Additionally, it supports 90Hz refresh rate and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

As of the camera, the main 48MP sensor is accompanied by three other sensors. An 8MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.3 aperture, a 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2MP monochrome sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While in the front, a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.1 aperture is seen embedded in the display. The Realme V5 offers some cool camera features including super night scene, panorama, professional, time-lapse photography etc.

Last but not the least, the Realme 5 runs on Realme UI-based Android 10 software. Henceforth, if you’d like to get one, then you may pre-book now from the Realme site. Or wait for the open sale of the device which will begin on August 7. As mentioned earlier, the base variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage is priced at CNY 1,399 (roughly INR. 15,000). There is also an 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model priced at CNY 1,899 (around INR. 20,500).  Colour options include; Silver Winged Boy, Blue, and Breaking Light colour.

Also Read: Realme 3 and 3i start receiving new software update with July 2020 security patch

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OnePlus Nord gets its debut OTA update

OnePlus Nord will go on sale from August 4 at 12 PM in Flipkart and OnePlus online store. Potential customers can purchase the new OnePlus for INR. 24,999 then. As you’d know, most of the tech reviewers and other influencers have already got hands-on with the device and it seems some of the review units have just received what could be the first OTA update since its release.

Must  See: OnePlus Nord launched in India with 90Hz refresh rate, price starts from Rs. 24,999

As per the source, the new OTA update OxygenOS 10.5.1 packs optimized video calling performance, as well as a bunch of camera-related stuff such as optimized depth sensor effect and indoor image quality. Better power efficiency for shooting 4K at 60fps, as well as overall improvements to the camera experience.

Here is the complete changelog;

System

• Optimized video calling performance

Camera

• Optimized depth sensor effect


• Optimized indoor image quality


• Optimized power efficiency for video shooting at 4K 60fps


• Improved camera experience and system stability

It’s good to see OnePlus refining the software before the device goes on sale. Likely the retail edition of the device should come with the new update installed. So you wouldn’t have to allocate 103MB for updating your brand new OonePlus Nord.

For the unversed, OnePlus Nord runs Android 10 based Oxygen OS 10.0 out of the box. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Mobile Platform, it packs with a 4,115 mAh battery including fast charging support up to 30W. The device also has an in-display fingerprint scanner. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.1, A-GPS, USB Type-C. For the asking price, the device is a steal-deal, so are you one among the folks waiting for the device to launch in India? Do let us know your views regarding the device down in the comments.

 

Also Read: OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro receiving a new version of Oxygen OS in several regions [EU, IN and NA]

 

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How to do screen sharing using Facebook Messenger?

Remember Messenger Room? Yes, the recently announced video conferencing platform by Facebook to keep up the pace with the growing demand for cloud-based video conferencing services. Perhaps, Facebook has been revamping its services and platforms in one or another form lately. As such, the social media giant has pushed a new update for the Facebook Messenger bringing screen sharing option just a couple of days ago.

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Precisely, the Facebook Messenger app is getting the screen sharing feature as the web version has it since a long ago. In case if you’re wondering, the option will be available both on Android and iOS devices. So no discrimination in this regard. Here we’ll have a quick dive in and see how to screen share while you’re on a video call using Facebook Messenger.

How to Share Screen on Facebook Messenger

To Share Screen on Facebook Messenger, of course, you’ve to be in a video call. Launch Facebook Messenger app and initiate a conversation. For video calling service on Facebook, click on the video icon at the top right corner of the screen. This lets you start a video call from within an existing Messenger conversation. Now once the video call is ongoing and you’d like to share your smartphone screen then follow the below steps.

• Swipe up in a call to reveal the “share your screen” option.


• Grant a couple of permissions for the app which will enable it to start sharing your screen.


• Once started, you will be sharing the live view of your phone’s screen.

Well, after that it’s all up to you how you want to share your device screen. It can be showing some of the pictures lying on your Gallery or boasting of your Homescreen design or whatever, we don’t know.

That being said, hope you’ve been able to swipe up the screen sharing option on your device. If not, be quick to update the Facebook Messenger to the latest available version for your device.

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Facebook Messenger for Android: Google Play Store.

 

Also Read: How to enable Dark Mode on Facebook Messenger

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Moto G8 Plus Android 10 update rolls out in India

Better late than never, Motorola Moto G8 Plus has started receiving the Android 10 update in India. Beginning with the beta testers, the 10th edition of Android which will be soon succeeded by the Android 11 is expected to reach all the G8 Plus out there in few days.

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With the Android 10 update, it marks the first major update for the Moto G8 Plus. Being a budget device and seeing how long it took for Moto to bring the Android 10, the Android 11 is more or less unlikely. Nonetheless, users can rejoice for the fact that they’ve not been omitted from tasting the Android 10.

The source has it that the update is as of now limited to the devices in India. It seems some users in Spain also have received this update with software version QPI30.28-Q3-28. Though the changelog isn’t available, it’s known that the build brings the latest security patch dated July 2020.

Since Moto doesn’t bother about customizing the stock Android 10 and has been known for providing stock experience, the Android 10 for the G8 Plus should be no different. We can expect all the new features and security/privacy enhancements which Google has baked into the Android 10.

That being said, if you’ve received the update on your device. Then, do let us know about your experience so far with the Android 10.

Also Read: Verizon Moto G7 Play receiving June 2020 security patch update in the US

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Asus Zenfone Max M2 secures July patch

Asus Zenfone Max M2 has started receiving the latest July security patch in India. The OTA update bears ZB632KL_IN_16.2018.2007.68 as the version number. Apart from the improved security nothing noticeable new in the update.

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The update is rolling out in batches, it may take some days for the update to reach every Zenfone Max M2 out there. Well, you may manually check for the update by heading over to “System updates” in [Settings] >[System] to check if there is new firmware available. In case if you’d like to flash the full firmware, then grab the firmware from here. Note that, the full firmware isn’t available yet, so wait few days for the firmware to get released on Asus website.

Asus ZenFone Max M2 was launched in December 2018 & runs on Android 8.1 OS. The Smartphone recently received the Android 10 update which is incredible considering its price tag of around INR. 7,500 in India. The Smartphone is powered by 4×1.8 GHz, 4×1.8 GHz Octa-core core Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm) Processor. Comes with 3 GB and 32 GB of internal storage which can be expanded to 512 GB via a microSD card.

The Phone has a large 4000 mAh battery to support its 6.3-inch display having a resolution of 720 x 1520 at 267 pp. Asus ZenFone Max M2 boasts a dual primary camera of 13 + 2MP and 8MP front Camera. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 start getting a bug fix update with firmware version 17.2017.2006.429

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OnePlus 8 Series Android 11 Developer Preview 2 now rolling out

Google released the Android 11 Beta 2 for the Pixel devices not too long ago. While the whole update schedule has taken a huge hit, the Android maker is trying hard to bring the Android 11 in its stable state. Meanwhile, OnePlus has pushed Android 11 Developer Preview 2 to the OnePlus 8 Series today.

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The first preview for the OnePlus 8 Series was indeed a bleeding-edge release with a bunch of known issues. Face unlocking unavailable, not-working Google Assistant and Video calling to name some. However, with the Preview 2, OnePlus seems to have fixed some of them and known issues have been reduced drastically to those given below.

Known Issues

1. All data will be cleared while flashing the build


2. Certain UI screens look less than desirable


3. Some camera functions are not available


4. Some apps may not function as expected


5. System stability issues

If you’re already under developer preview, the update should be available as OTA. In case not and would like to try the Android 11 for the first time on your OnePlus 8 then go get the full OTA file given below and flash manually.

Android 11 DP 2 for OnePlus 8 Series?

• OnePlus 8


• OnePlus 8 Pro

Android 11 Beta via Local Updater

Note: This upgrade method will erase all the contents of the phone, please be sure to backup first. Don’t ignore the risk of BRICKING your phone, read the instructions carefully.

Steps to Install Android 11 on OnePlus 8 Series

1. Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server for your device model.

2. Copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.

3. Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top right icon -> Local upgrade -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> Upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.

4. After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.

5. Update successful.

You should now have the brand new Android 11 with of course the bugs and instabilities stated earlier. Want to revert then install the rollback firmware for your device model.

Downgrade Links for OnePlus 8:

• OnePlus 8 NA Version


• OnePlus 8 IN Version


• OnePlus 8 EU Version


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Downgrade Links for OnePlus 8 Pro:



• OnePlus 8 Pro NA Version


• OnePlus 8 Pro IN Version


• OnePlus 8 Pro EU Version



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How to Bypass 480p Capping on YouTube

The pandemic has affected the life in ways beyond we could describe in words. Lawmakers across the globe have put restrictions and limitations on citizens in a bid to contain the disease. While the restrictions in the real world are understandable, its implications have evaded the online world too. The 480p capping on YouTube in some countries being the most suitable example to put forth here. Well, here we’ll tell you how to bypass the 480p capping on YouTube in countries such as India.

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You’d have already tried to install VPN or streaming YouTube through the mobile browser in PC mode to get it to work. These methods have got a fair share of inconvenience that you know or should have experienced. Here, we’re not to make use of such methods, but YouTube Vanced.

Bypass 480p Restriction with YouTube Vanced.

YouTube Vanced is an extremely powerful and feature-packed modded YouTube app available for Android. In case if you’re hearing it for the first time, then do have a quick read of this article. Fortunately, a simple tweak in the settings of YouTube Vanced could enable us to bypass 480p capping and stream the contents in maximum quality supported by the smartphone.

So, without any further ado, let’s see how the bypassing is done.

First and foremost get the latest YouTube Vanced APK from here. We’ve elucidated in the interlinked post on how to install the APK as it is based on Split APK architecture. Once you’ve successfully installed the YouTube Vanced on your smartphone follow the below steps.

1. Launch YouTube Vanced on your smartphone.


2. Go to Settings


3. Scroll to the bottom, and there you will find Vanced Settings and Open.
   


4. There you can see About (with the developers/contributers named listed). Tap on it 3-4 times until it shows a hidden menu already opened.


5. Now scroll up and tap the Codec Override option.


6. Tap on the override model number


7. Input SM-T720 or any of the model number listed below.


8. Click OK, and close the YouTube Vanced


9. Re-open the Vanced app and try to play a video. You should see 720p or higher resolutions depending on your Android smartphone.

Model Numbers Supported: Here are the model numbers of some tablets we recommend, or you can try any other on your own. Make sure, you input a Tablet model number. SM-T510, SM-T515, SM-T295, SM-T720, SM-T725, or SM-T865.

Video Tutorial.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, and if it’s video then way better. In case if you didn’t get the above tutorial. Then do watch the video tutorial down below.

Hope you’re now able to stream YouTube at HD or above quality. In case of further assistance, drop down in the comments.

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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ receives June security patch

Samsung had delegated the Galaxy S8 Series to quarterly security update schedule months ago. The devices are no longer getting monthly updates and it’s an implication of their ageing. Well, going by the policy, Samsung has pushed a new security update to the devices bringing June security patch.

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As it’s obvious and to be expected, the latest OTA updates for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ bearing version numbers – G950FXXU9DTF1 and G955FXXU9DTF1 respectively brings nothing but just the updated security patch level. So there is nothing specific in the changelog section worth mentioning here.

The software build with June patch is rolling out to unlocked S8 Series only as of now. We could expect the update to reach carried locked models in the coming days.

Forget about features and hit the update section to make your Galaxy S8/S8+ new at least in terms of security. In case if you haven’t received the update notification, manually trigger the update by going to Settings > Software update and then click on the Download and install option. Alternatively, grab the full Odin flashable firmware from Samfirm or other Samsung firmware hosting sites and install via Odin.

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Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A receive June security patch

The Narzo duo which is selling like hot cakes in the Indian market is receiving the June patch. It’s worth appreciation how Realme is keeping the budget devices up-to-date at least in terms of security enhancements. Indeed, it’s just the beginning of July, so expecting a July patch would be an overkill. That being said, users of the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A can hit the software update section to install the June patch.

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The OTA update for the elder sibling, Narzo 10 bears the software version RMX2040_11.A.23. While the smaller sibling is getting an OTA update RMX2020_11.A.33. Interestingly, the update changelog for both of the devices is the same as given below.

What’s New

Optimized

● Optimized game audio quality

● Optimized system stability

● Optimized probabilistic lagging issue

Known issue fixed

● Fixed the probabilistic lagging issue when pressing the power button to light up the screen

● Fixed the probabilistic lagging issue when using a fingerprint to unlock

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that weather app failed to obtain location

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that game centre FPS was shown as zero

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that phone cannot be charged in some scenarios

Security

● Updated Android security patch (June 2020)

So as you can see from the changelog, the update tightens bolts of the devices here and there for optimized software experience. Also, Realme has fixed some of the known issues which were a part of the previous releases. If you’d like to manually update the devices by grabbing the OZIP, unfortunately, the firmwares are not out yet in the Realme server. So better install the updates via OTA as it’s obviously the most safe and easy way.

 

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