[Update: System Optimization] Redmi Note 8 (2021) Updates Tracker

In May 2021, Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 8 (2021) smartphone featuring a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-core processor-based MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. The smartphone ships with Android 11 out of the box along with MIUI 12.5 on top paired with up to 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Redmi Note 8 (2021) equips a 48MP quad-camera module at the rear and a single 13MP snapper for selfies.

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Note: This page will be updated in descending order with every build released for the Redmi Note 8 (2021) smartphone.

Redmi Note 8 (2021) Updates Tracker

• [November 18, 2021]: Redmi Note 8 (2021) is receiving a stable update globally on firmware version V12.5.8.0.RCUMIXM. The update is not major but it optimizes the system performance and improves system security and stability. [Recovery ROM] [Apply for OTA]
  
  Changelog:
  Optimized system performance
  Improved system security and stability


• [June 25, 2021]: Redmi Note 8 (2021) is grabbing a new update with MIUI 12.5. Arriving on firmware version V12.5.1.0.RCUEUXM, the update is currently rolling out in Europe. For changes and other information, you can visit our dedicated article.

As always, the update is rolling out in a phase-wise manner. 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 WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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"Area Busyness" feature is making way for Google Map

It's not been long since Google announced a new feature called "Area Busyness" for iOS and Android. As the name suggests, the feature provides information regarding the busyness of a road and locations and helps the users to avoid traffic during the holiday season.

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Area Busyness on Google Maps will roll out “in time for this holiday season” as per Google. No one wants to get stuck in bad traffic when there's an alternate route available. This feature serves the purpose effectively to avoid busy areas. Moreover, it will identify hot spots near your current location which will be convenient in case you are in a new city.



Furthermore, there's one more feature adding on to the package, Directories. This will assist users to navigate public places easily. For instance malls, airports, and transit stations, lounges, parking lots, and more. Also, it will provide all the necessary details about the places including the type of stores in the building, their ratings.



In addition, Google is also planning to expand its grocery store pickup feature. For now, the maps track orders status from Kroger, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Ralphs, and Marianos. To boot, Google Maps will now show a price range for restaurants, shops, and recreational places, so that people can know what to expect. Thus, saving the time we spend checking out these places.

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Grab OnePlus PacMan Edition Icon Pack & Live Wallpapers from here

Recently, OnePlus made the Nord 2 5G PacMan Edition smartphone available in the global market. In terms of hardware, this is the same device as OnePlus Nord 2 5G. However, it offers new color variants and a fresh tone on the back. In fact, the rear panel has a glossy Pac-Man-inspired finish that glows in the dark.

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Also, OnePlus Nord 2 5G PacMan Edition has some wallpapers, app icons, ringtones, and animations that are exclusive to the smartphone itself. Luckily, Linuxct has made some features of the package available for every Android user. You can download a separate Icon Pack to get the Pac-Man theme icons on your handset by tapping on the button below.

Moreover, Linuxct has extracted a Pac-Man Icon pack that could be flashed only on OnePlus smartphones. This adds to the ten static wallpapers and some live wallpapers. All you have to do is download the APK file from the Linuxct Twitter profile.

Grab OnePlus PacMan Edition Icon Pack & Live Wallpapers

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[Update: November 2021 Security Patch] Realme GT Neo 2T Updates Tracker

Realme unveiled the Realme GT Neo 2T smartphone in October 2021 with a 6.43-inch FHD+ Samsung AMOLED panel. The device equips Dimensity 1200-AI SoC under the hood paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It runs Android 11 out of the box paired with Realme UI 2.0 on top. In the optics department, Realme GT Neo 2T houses a triple rear camera lead by a 64MP lens. While a 16MP shooter serves selfies and video calls.

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Note: The page will be updated in descending order with every build released for the Realme GT Neo 2T smartphone.

Realme GT Neo 2T Updates Tracker

• [November 17, 2021]: The Realme GT Neo 2T is receiving its first software update in China on version number A.12. The package improves system stability by adding the November 2021 security patch and optimizing system performance. Moreover, the build emphasizes improving the performance of the camera app. Refer to the changelog below for the official changelog.
  

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    • Update Android security patch (2021#11)
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    • Added 20x digital zoom function for rear camera
    
    
    • Optimize photo effects in zoom scenes
    
    
    • Optimize the sharpness of photos in the main shooting scene
    
    
    • Fix the problem of reddish camera imaging in some scenes
    
    
    • Fix the problem that the camera image is dark in some scenes
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • System
    
    
    
    • Optimize system performance and improve system stability
    
    
    • Optimize power consumption performance in some scenarios
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Like all the other updates, this as well is rolling out in a phase-wise manner. 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. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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Download OnePlus Wallpapers App Latest Version

OnePlus offers a Wallpapers App for its users that constantly changes the wallpaper of the smartphone-based on how the phone is being used. The app gives six different categories that offer dynamic live wallpapers which update themselves based on the device usage, making it more personal and expressive. You can download the OnePlus Wallpapers App by tapping on the buttons below.

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• [November 17, 2021]: The OnePlus Wallpapers Version v2.1.0 is rolling out globally for the users operating OxygenOS 10 or later. Here is what the update adds:

What's New:

Our users have long been asking for new wallpapers and with this update, we deliver two! Check out the Cosmos design with 6 planets changing size based on your device usage, specifically designed in a dark theme. Also, we've added Botanical, with beautiful flowers blooming over time and as you use your device.

Summary of the update:

Added Botanical wallpaper
Added Cosmos wallpaper
Fully refactored UI

Download Version v2.1.0

• [April 5, 2021]: OnePlus is releasing its Wallpaper app with Version v1.0.2 in a stable phase. The app is compatible with smartphones running Android 10 or later. You can flash the app by tapping the button below.

Download Version v1.0.2

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Gmail finally get its new Material You widget

Last month, Google teased new Material You widgets for some of its apps including Gmail, YouTube Music, and Google Drive. The teaser is finally official for the Gmail app as the platform is finally getting its own widget inspired by the new Material You design language.

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A couple of months back, the Gmail app got in sync with the Material You theme on Android 12. But Google only touched it up with a little color support extracted from your wallpaper. Otherwise, it remained the same with a compose button in the bottom-right corner.

The new themed widget arrives with Gmail app version 2021.10.31, which looks similar to Google Keep widget. The update adds a rounded square FAB in the top-right corner alongside an unread counter. The narrow lane displays a list of messages besides an archive button at the right. Also, you can now no longer see the first line of an email as they now appear as rounded cards.

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Increasing the default width of the Gmail widget will bring up a bottom bar that will house quick shortcuts for Chat, Spaces, and Meet. Meanwhile, shrinking the height will switch to a right sidebar layout. Needless today, this new widget will support the Material You theme and will apply the prominent color of your current wallpaper.

Unlike before, the new Gmail widget is powerful with access to all the necessary options right from the home screen. You can download the new version 2021.10.31 via Google Play Store.

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List of Samsung phones getting One UI 4.0 in India

Recently, Samsung pushed the One UI 4.0 update plan and deleted the post later. The list was not final but it gave us a hint of when we can expect the latest skin to arrive. Today, the company has revealed the polished Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update roadmap for Indian Galaxy smartphones.

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The One UI 4.0 update schedule for India was revealed via the Samsung Members app. The users now know when to expect the update on their respective Samsung devices. As you might have guessed, the Galaxy S21 series will be the first one to join the stable One UI 4.0 update. Following this will be the new foldables— Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3.

If the update rolls out as per schedule, the users can receive the stable Android 12 operating system by the end of next month. However, Samsung builds are always subject to change as they could carry any last-minute bugs. You can refer to the picture below for the eligible smartphones.



Moreover, the predecessors of the above-mentioned smartphones, some mid-range, and entry-level devices will also receive the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 stable update starting from the next year. This includes Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Lite, Note 10+, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Fold, and Galaxy Z Fold 2.

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[Update: Verizon Pixel 6 series getting October Security patch] Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Update Tracker

At the Google Pixel Fall Launch event 2021, the company launched the  Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The smartphones are powered by the Google Tensor SoC while offering the latest Android 12 with Material You design. The Pixel 6 features a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel while the Pro variant has a 6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED display. The rear sides of the devices are occupied by a 50MP primary sensor. The selfie camera stands at 8MP and 11.1MP for the respective smartphones.

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Note: The tracker will be updated in descending order with every build released for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Update Tracker

• [November 17, 2021]: The new version SD1A.210817.037.A1 is rolling out to the Verizon Pixel 6 series. It does not upgrade the security patch but improves the performance of your device's fingerprint sensor.


• [November 17, 2021]: Both global and Verizon variants of Pixel 6 series. The global update arrives on version SD1A.210817.037, while for Verizon and MVNOs (Mobile virtual network operators), the package can be identified by SD1A.210817.037.A1. Both versions weigh 14.56MB in size. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.


• [October 28, 2021]: Verizon Pixel 6 series is getting a new update that is unfurling with version number SD1A.210817.036.A8. It inculcates the October 2021 security patch and improves the system performance.

All these updates are rolling out in batches, taking more time to reach out to all units. But you can always "Check for the update" manually under the system "Settings." Also, make sure to keep your phone connected to a Wi-Fi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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iQOO 7 (l2017) Pro Indian variant spotted at BIS

iQOO is preparing to launch the iQOO 7 Pro smartphone in India soon. So far, the device has been spotted on the IMEI database, Google Play Console, and Geekbench. Now, the smartphone has made it to BIS India. With the device's listing on all these certifications, we have some leaked specifications of the upcoming iQOO 7 Pro.

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On November 17, the iQOO 7 Pro smartphone was listed at BIS India with the model number l2017. Apart from these minimal details, the listing hardly reveals any additional information about the upcoming smartphone. But, some leaks suggest that the iQOO 7 Pro is the rebranded iQOO 8 Pro for the Indian market.



Prior to this, the iQOO 7 Pro (l2017) visited Geekbench and Google Play Console divulging some key specifications. The device has managed to score 1098 and 3594 points in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively at Geekbench. As per the listing, the device will draw power from Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC under the hood. It will operate on Android 11 paired with 8GB RAM.



On the other hand, the iQOO 7 Pro also appeared on the IMEI database before confirming the moniker. Talking about the design and display, the phone could hold a Full HD+ panel with a punch-hole display and a pixel density of 440PPI.

As iQOO 7 Pro is not launched in China, we can not tell what's undercover. But in case the device is a rebranded iQOO 8 Pro, it will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display coupled with up to 12GB RAM. The front side can house a 16MP selfie camera while a 50MP primary lens is likely to lead the triple camera module at the rear.

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