Tuesday, August 10, 2021

[Update: July 2021 Security Patch] Realme C25 Updates Tracker

At the near end of Q3 2021, Realme C25 was launched flaunting a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display. The smartphone fuels Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 out of the box paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it equips an Octa-core processor-based MediaTek Helio G70 Chipset. Realme C25 houses a triple rear camera module consisting of a 48MP primary sensor and a single 8MP snapper at the front side.

Realme C25

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated with every build released for the Realme C25 smartphone.

Realme C25 Updates Tracker



  • [August 10, 2021]: Realme is sending a new software update to the Realme C25 smartphone in India. The build carries the July 2021 security patch update that arrives on the firmware version RMX3191_11_A.20. Alongside the new patch, the package optimizes ​​system stability and addresses some known issues.


Update Log



  • Security

    • Updated Android security patch: July 2021



  • System

    • Fixed some known issues

    • Optimized ​​system stability




Like all the other updates, this as well is rolling out in batches. Accordingly, the users may have to wait a while to get the build. You can also check the update status manually by heading over to Settings > Software updates > Check for the updates. Also, we suggest you switch over to a Wi-Fi network to avoid carrier data charges.
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Tasker's latest update on Android 12 adapt Material You color theme

Android 12 Beta 2 arrived with Material You’s wallpaper-based theme engine, codenamed “monet.” Since then, various third-party apps were spotted implementing the new theme. The Tasker app is one of them which added support for the dynamic theme in a beta phase a couple of months back. Finally, the developers are bringing the feature to the stable version of the app.

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The new Tasker version 5.13.5 supports the Material You color theme on devices running Android 12. The update is called “Get Material You Color,” which will extract color from your wallpaper and apply them in respective Tasker Scenes.

Apart from the Android 12 theme, the update adds a lot of new additions. To know about the changes and additions, refer to the changelog below.




  • Additions

    • Added Material You support for Android 12+. Enable with Tasker > Preferences > UI > Theme > Material You.

    • Added Get Material You Colors for Android 12+. Demo

    • Allow overlay scenes to be shown on the status bar and navigation bar with a new option in Show Scene action when type is Overlay.

    • Added Connect To Wifi action, which works with a new version of the Tasker Settings app.

    • Added option to use test server for shares to test new taskernet features.

    • Added Apps, Image, Images, Bluetooth Name, and Bluetooth Address options in the Pick Input Dialog action.

    • Made exported descriptions more readable.

    • You can now use content://net.dinglisch.android.taskerm.iconprovider/wallpaper/launcher or content://net.dinglisch.android.taskerm.iconprovider/wallpaper/lockscreen to use your devices wallpapers anywhere where image URIs are supported.

    • Added function to get max audio volumes for each stream type in the Tasker Function action.

    • Added option to ask for advanced options when exporting description (for now, you can select between wrapping description with backticks or adding 4 spaces before each line)

    • Added option to specify a prompt when using the Ask For Permissions action, which will show up if the permissions are not already granted

    • Added option for taskernet project to not ask for the needed permissions when imported

    • Enabled hardware acceleration

    • Allow any value in the Display Brightness input field

    • Added Turkish translation

    • Output %err variable with a value when the Back action ends in error

    • Added option to sort by named profiles

    • Added option to get current task name in Test Tasker action

    • Show error when project/profile/task from taskernet fails

    • Added option to send crash reports via a Google Drive file instead of via email directly

    • Added line numbers to logcat entries when selecting them with the helper in the Logcat Entry event

    • Added log showing memory consumption every once in a while to catch eventual future memory leaks

    • Added next, pause, stop, play, rewind and forward tags to Media Control action so you can search for those terms and find the action

    • Added Continue On Error option to Goto action

    • Allow using array variables in some fields where only non-array variables were supported



  • Changes

    • Made unnamed profiles show up in italic so they can be easily distinguished from named profiles

    • When importing a project where tasks, profiles, or scenes in that project already exist but the project itself doesn’t ask for each existing item individually if you want to overwrite

    • Don’t ask if you want to overwrite profiles/tasks/scenes if they were in the same project like the one being imported

    • Don’t output empty fields (or disabled checkboxes) in profile/task descriptions

    • Made Joiner field in Variable Join action multi-line

    • When Google Assistant searches for a Task in Tasker, if there’s only 1 matching Task, it’ll run it right away instead of showing a 1 item list

    • Don’t allow Return action to overwrite %caller() array






The update is available to grab via Google Play. To enable the theming system, visit the Preference > UI > Theme > Material You. After enabling, you can see Tasker’s action bar, bottom bar, various menus, toggles, and text extracting colors from your wallpaper.
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Realme C3 receives Android 11 Realme UI 2.0 update in India

Last month, Realme started testing the Android 11 beta build for the Realme C3 smartphone in India. After ensuring reliability, the device is finally heading to receive the stable version along with Realme UI 2.0 on top. Realme C3 was the first handset by the company launched with the Realme UI skin based on Android 10.

Realme C3

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The latest software for the Realme C3 smartphone is unfurling in India on firmware version RMX2027_11_C.04 weighing 168MB in size. If you're wondering about the small size of the package, the OTA is presently limited only to the Android 11 beta testers in the country.

Concerning changes, the stable Android 11 Realme UI 2.0 update brings new features and bug fixes. According to the changelog, the build optimizes the system's performance and improves the system's stability.

Android 11 makes numerous changes to enhance the performance and user experience. The build will stabilize the features like chat bubbles, native screen recorder, one-time permissions, smart device controls, and much more.

Moreover, the update will endorse all the Realme UI 2.0 goodies to the Realme C3. The package will enhance the beta version like System Cloner, Quick Return Bubble, Enhanced Dark Mode, New App Drawer, Third-party Icon Support, Redesigned Notification Panel, Revamped Always-On display, and more.
As always, the update is having an incremental rollout for the beta testers. The public unfurling will follow after few days. Alternatively, the user can also track the update manually by heading to the Settings app > Software Update > Check for update.

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Monday, August 9, 2021

OnePlus 6 and 6T picks up OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 update

Where other OEMs are preparing their next-gen skin that will support Android 12 OS, OnePlus is still testing OxygenOS 11 for the OnePlus 6 series. According to the reframed timeline, the lineup will get the update by late August. Following its roadmap, OnePlus is finally sending OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 to the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T.

OnePlus 6

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The third OxygenOS beta eliminates the annoying bugs and deals with several issues present in the second beta. Concerning changelog, the build will improve the battery life by optimizing the background functioning of the device. Plus, it will enhance the smoothness of YouTube videos and system stability. Alongside, the update carries a couple of fixes related to Network and Work-Life Balance.

Update log



  • System

    • Optimized background process management mechanism to improve battery life

    • Improved the smoothness of YouTube playing videos

    • Improved system stability and fixed known issues



  • Network

    • Fixed the failed issue of enabling VoWiFi



  • Work-Life Balance

    • Fixed the issue that the feature doesn’t work when the screen is locked




OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 is live for OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones. The users who are currently in the second beta will receive the update as an OTA.

However, if you are presently on the stable version, you can download the full OTA. After downloading, put the package in the root directory of the device's internal storage. To begin with the installation process, head to Settings > System > System Update > “Local Update“ and flash the update from the internal storage.



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Asus releases a new update for ZenFone 8 with the July 2021 security patch

Since the launch of the ZenFone 8 series in May 2021, Asus is constant in sending updates to the duo. Almost a week after the ZenFone 8 Flip received the update with the patch for July 2021. The standard variant i.e; ZenFone 8 is also grabbing the updated security maintenance with other improvements and optimizations.

ZenFone 8

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The latest update for the Asus ZenFone 8 is rolling out in several regions. The build can be identified by the firmware version RU_30.11.51.103. This is the sixth software update for the smartphone which is specifically being rolled out for model number ZS590KS.

Talking about changes, the package adds some improvements alongside the system optimization and July 2021 security patch. The power consumption and the thermal for some 3rd party Apps video call of the rear camera is now improved. Moreover, the update enhances the image quality of the default camera app, Snapchat, and Instagram.

Changelog



  • Optimized system stability

  • Improved power consumption

  • Improved thermal for some 3rd party APP video call of the rear camera.

  • Improved the image quality of ASUS Camera, Instagram, and Snapchat

  • Updated Android security patch to 2021-07-05


Like all the other updates, the OTA build is also having an incremental rollout. Therefore, it may take more time to hit every unit in respective regions. If you have a ZenFone 8, you will receive a pop-up notification in a short span of time. Meanwhile, you can also flash the firmware manually by heading to Settings > System > System updates > Download and install.
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FMWhatsapp V8.93 update rolling out with several fixes and improvements

WhatsApp needs no introduction but some users may not be aware of the FMWhatsApp. This is a modded version of the cloud messaging app WhatsApp. As compared to the regular version, this one offers a handful of useful features that serve enhanced privacy and better customizations.

FMWhatsapp
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Fouad Mokdad – Modded Whatsapp Version – FMWhatsapp is receiving a new software update that brings V8.93. The fresh software was released on August 7th, 2021 with firmware version 2.21.11.17.

Talking about changes, the latest update arrives with a variety of bug fixes and several improvements. For instance, the issue where some messages were delivered late on some phones is now fixed. Moreover, the new version brings numerous general bug fixes that ultimately enhance the performance of the platform. This further is accompanied by seral more other improvements. Here's the crisp and precise changelog. 

Changelog



  • Fixed Delay message on some phone

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • Misc Many other fixes and improvements


Without any further ado, you can directly flash the FMWhatsApp v8.93 and enjoy the all-new updates by tapping on the button below.

Download FMWhatsApp V8.93


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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 arrives on the Geekbench with Snapdragon 870 SoC

After Mi Pad 4 Plus, which debuted in August 2018, Xiaomi is finally releasing Mi Pad 5 tomorrow in China. The flagship is expected to include at least a couple of tablets. One of these variants has recently made an appearance in the Geekbench listing. As always, the listing has managed to reveal some of the key specs which are as follows.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5

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The Mi Pad 5 device spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site has the model number M2105K81AC. Regarding the processor, the listing reveals that the tab will equip Adreno 650 GPU and a Qualcomm-powered chipset that clocks at 3.19GHz. Thus concluding, this variant will run the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Moreover, this mobile platform is paired with the latest stable channel, Android 11 OS offering a 6GB of RAM configuration. The M2105K81AC tablet has managed to score 997 in the single-core test of Geekbench. Whereas, in the multi-core test, the pad has a score of 3181 points.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5


The arrival of Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 on China’s 3C listing in May confirmed an 8520 mAh dual-cell battery. That implies each of the cells has a capacity of 4260mAh. However, the rest of the details are still undercover.


Anyway, these tablets are rumored to have a 10.95-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz screen refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The panel could offer 16:10 aspect ratio displays with 2,500×1,600 pixels resolution and 4096-level touch. Furthermore, the flagship is likely to bring support for the stylus pen and an optional keyboard.



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Google lodges a new Chromecast with FCC documentation

Alongside the new Pixel 6 series, Google is probably planning to introduce another product as well i.e; a new Chromecast. Recently, a new Google device received the FCC certification. And reportedly, the render leaks of that device are related to a streaming stick. Though, it is not sure if the new Chromecast will accompany the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro flagship launch.

Google Chromecast

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According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documentation, the new smart device carries the model number Google GJQ9T. Further, it is certified under the "Wireless Streaming Device" category that supports Bluetooth and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity. However, it also has a standalone case that will display the regulatory information.

Considering the leaked details, Google GJQ9T is likely to be the successor of Chromecast Ultra. Perhaps Google has a surprise underneath as a majority of the latest smart TVs equip the Chromecast Ultra technology. For the unawares, it supports a single USB port for 5V charging.

In other news, Google may also make its own tools and infrastructures that will be accessible to other partners who wish to fabricate their own collective streaming platforms.
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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Xiaomi is updating the Mi Smart Band 6 with a flashlight function

Xiaomi introduced the Mi Smart Band 6 alongside the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Lite 5G Smartphones. The band offers features like health tracking including SpO2 monitoring, continuous heart rate monitoring, music control, and so on. The latest update for the wearable introduces a useful feature called flashlight function.

Mi Smart Band 6
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The latest update for the Mi Smart Band 6 is arriving on firmware version 1.0.4.38. Presently, the build is rolling out in UK, Czech Republic, and Kuwait, while the units in other regions will get similar treatment soon.

Also, the company has mentioned that in order to grab the new update, the user needs to update the MI Fit app to version 5.3.0. Back in April, the wearable received its first update that added a new feature for monitoring sleep breathing quality. Also, bought a trait to check and rate the quality of your breathing during sleep at night. Alongside these, the package also included some known bugs and enhancements in the user experience to the smart wearable.

For those unaware, the Mi Band 6 already tracks Breath exercise, Stress monitoring, Female health tracking, and PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence), and your sleep. Moreover, it gathers data about sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time periods.
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