Android Auto squashes the Android 12 notification bug

Android 12 is indeed a major overhaul Google introduced in years. The OS brings a ton of features with a new UI and much more. Unfortunately, some bugs seem to have skipped the process. Anyway, the company is trying to fix them up, including the annoying notification bug for Android Auto users.

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An Android 12 bug prevented the Android Auto users to receive incoming SMSes and Facebook Messenger notifications. After a month of complaints, the issue is finally resolved via the latest build of Android Auto, as announced by a company's team member. The new update is rolling out. However, the app's version number which hammers the bug is not mentioned by Google.

In addition, Android Auto users have to make sure that their Messages app is running on the latest version. In case updating at both ends doesn't help, there's no choice but to wait for a newer build to roll out. This lag is affecting all users who have updated their device to Android 12, including Pixel and Galaxy models.

In addition, some infuriated users also tried some common methods to ignore the glitch like reconnecting the device, changing the cable, and adjusting Android Auto settings. However, the efforts went in vain. Although, restarting the device worked temporarily. But in the end, the bug finds its way back.

The bug is aggravating as the fundamental purpose of Android Auto is to inform about the device's notifications while driving.

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Oppo Reno 7 Pro to debut in India on Feb 4

According to the latest leak, the much-awaited Oppo Reno 7 Pro could launch in India soon. The device is a part of leaks in India since its 2021 launch in the home country. Recently, the company unveiled the Reno 7 Pro specifications in a press release. Here is what we expect from the smartphone to pack.

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On the front, Oppo Reno 7 Pro will flaunt a mammoth 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel will be protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. You will get Android 12 running out of the box paired with the company's skin iteration ColorOS 12 on top.

On the hardware part, the Reno 7 Pro is said to fuel power from MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MAX SoC. Also, it could be paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In case the configuration is not enough, you can use up to 7GB of virtual storage to serve as RAM.

For shooting purposes, Oppo Reno 7 Pro will house a 32 MP front camera for selfies and video calls. At the rear side, it carries a triple camera module consisting of a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide unit, and a 2MP macro sensor.

A 4,500mAh battery will provide life to the device with 65W SuperVOOC fast-charging support. The company claims that the phone will take almost half an hour to get fully charged.

India is set to see the launch of Oppo Reno 7 Pro on February 4. The device will be available via Flipkart and the company’s official online store in three color options, Gold, Black, and Blue. Depending upon the storage variant, the phone is likely to cost up to ₹40,000

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Redmi Note 11S confirmed to accompany Note 11 launch in India

It's been a few months since Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 11 series in the home country. However, we've been waiting for India's launch since. Reportedly, Note 11 and Note 11S will debut together in the country on February 9, as per an official tweet.

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The microsite of the Redmi Note 11 series revealed the design of the Redmi Note 11 and Note 11S. The post claims that the devices will accompany each other on the Feb 9 launch event. In addition, it will also witness the launch of the Redmi Smart Band Pro and Redmi Smart TV X43.

The Redmi Note 11 and Note 11S are alleged to be the same devices that were recently announced in global markets. As far as Pro models of the series are concerned, they are likely to go launch in march or late Feb.

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Regarding specifications, the Redmi Note 11 and Note 11S will feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the front camera of the devices will stand at 13 MP. A 5,000mAh battery will keep the screen lightened up with 33W rapid charging support. On the software front, they boost Android 11 OS tossed with MIUI 13 on top.

Furthermore, the Note 11 will run Snapdragon 680 under the hood, while Helio G96 will fuel the Note 11S. In the optics section, Note 11 will carry a quad-camera unit led by a 50 MP primary sensor. The other lenses are 8MP ultrawide, 2 MP depth, and 2 MP macro. Whereas, a 108 MP snapper will guide the shooter of Note 11 along with the same additional snappers.

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A new Oppo device makes it to FCC with model number CPH2363

We can soon see a new Oppo device hitting the market. Recently, a new smartphone by the company has made it to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with model number CPH2363. Here is everything we know about the upcoming device.

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Though some of the information about the device is revealed by the listing. However, several details, including the name are under wrap. Besides the model number, the arrival of the device on FCC discloses the battery capacity, operating system, and more.

Talking about the design, the rear panel of the Oppo CPH2363 will house a rectangular shape module vertically aligned at the top right corner. On the middle bottom, a company's logo will be placed. Also, the device will measure 159.9mm x 73.2mm x 170.1mm in dimensions.

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In addition, the FCC listing suggests that the Oppo CPH2363 will boost Android 11 OS out of the box. Besides, it will be tossed with the company's own customized skin ColorOS 12.1. For connectivity, the phone will have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM, and 4G LTE connectivity. In addition, Oppo CPH2363 will arrive in two material shells— plate material shells and leather material shells.

This is all we can collect from the FCC listing of Oppo CPH2363. Now that the smartphone has started to emerge online, the other details, including the name will be out soon.

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Micromax In Note 2 is up for purchase in India for ₹13,490

Micromax is finally here with its first official smartphone of the year. The Lenovo-owned company launched the Micromax In Note 2 in India. The device is available in two color options of Brown and Black for ₹13,490. You can purchase the mid-ranger via an online store or Flipkart. Fortunately, you can also get 1,000₹ off before the promo ends. Take a detailed look at the smartphone here.

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Despite carrying an affordable price tag, the Micromax In Note 2 offers adequately good specs and features. The phone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution. The panel has a 60Hz refresh rate, 550nits brightness, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 466 PPI. On top, the screen will be protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass.

Under the hood, the Micromax In Note 2 equips the MediaTek Helio G95 octa-core processor paired with Mali G76 GPU. On the software front, it boosts Android 11 OS. It is available in a sole storage configuration of 64 GB and 4 GB of RAM. Also, the memory can be expanded via a dedicated microSD card slot.



For the optics, Micromax In Note 2 houses a 16MP front-facing shooter. On the other side, the phone carries a quad-camera unit. The lenses stand at a 48MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro unit, and a 2MP depth sensor.

The 5,000mAh battery makes the device weigh 205 grams. Furthermore, the phone supports 30W fast charging. The other specifications include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, dual nano-SIM slot, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

If you are an interested buyer of Micromax In Note 2, you can get an additional 10% off on your Citibank cards. Also, there's a 5% cashback if you're paying via  Flipkart Axis Bank Credit cards.

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[Update: Bug fixes & optimization] Samsung Camera app Updates Tracker

As the name suggests, Samsung Camera is the company's own official camera app that comes pre-installed with every Galaxy smartphone. You can capture and record all your moments with notable features like Single Take, Pro mode, enhanced scanning, Portraits for pets, and more. Moreover, you can adjust light, apply filters, super slo-mo, and more within the settings menu of the app.

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In addition, the company keeps the app updated with new features and general fixes to keep the experience seamless. Here we have listed all such updates in descending order as per their date of release.

Samsung Camera app Updates Tracker

• [January 30, 2022]: Samsung is releasing a new update for its Camera application with version 12.0.01.23 weighing 39.18 MB. The package does not carry any noticeable changes but it fixes some bugs and optimizes the performance to make it more user-friendly.


• [December 14, 2021]: A new update with version 12.0.00.83 is out for the Samsung Camera app. The build weighs 39.1 MB in size which enhances the user experience by bringing some general improvements and stability. The version is available for Android 12 users only.


• [December 6, 2021]: Samsung is overall improving the camera app to provide a better user experience and stability. The update can be identified through version number 10.5.03.20 that will weigh 29.71 MB to download.

You will receive the update notification automatically in a while. To give it a manual check, open the Samsung Galaxy Store > Click on the three-dot menu on the top left corner. The updates for all the apps will be enlisted here that you can download.

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An unknown Redmi phone hits FCC with model number 2AFZZ33L2G

It seems like Xiaomi can soon come up with a new Redmi smartphone. Recently, a new device by the company with model number 2AFZZ33L2G made it to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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Though the FCC listing does not reveal the smartphone’s name. But, it says that the device is a variant of Redmi 9A. Also, we do have some interesting specifications in our hands. Besides the supported model number, the listing reveals a few connectivity details, camera sensors, operating systems onboard, and more.

The FCC listing discloses that the Redmi 2AFZZ33L2G will run MIUI 12.5 out of the box. Considering the skin version, it is likely to arrive with the Android 11 operating system pre-installed. In addition, the handset will support dual SIM connectivity with LTE 4G network. Also, it mentions the support for WiFi 2.4G 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0.

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In the optics section, the upcoming Redmi device will carry a dual camera unit. The lenses will stand at 13 MP and 2 MP respectively. Unfortunately, the capability of a front-facing camera is under wrap. Moreover, the FCC listing divulges that the phone will arrive in four storage variants— 32 GB + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB + 3 GB RAM, 64 GB + 3 GB RAM, and 128 GB + 4 GB RAM.

With all these details, we can conclude that the Redmi 2AFZZ33L2G will be a low-range offering just like Redmi 9A. Now that the phone has started to emerge online, the other details, including the name will be out soon.

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Magisk v24 Beta update arrives with Android 12 support

Magisk is a systemless rooting method used to modify a system. The last update for the platform arrived eight months ago. But the wait was worth counting as the latest version has something we've been waiting for months. Recently, the public beta for the powerful new Magisk v24.0 was announced with Android 12 support.

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The developer John Wu informed about a new Magisk Beta update that brings along some major changes. Along with some addition, the beta also eliminates things. To mention, the Magiskhide feature is removed. For the unawares, it allowed users to bypass Google’s SafetyNet. In addition, the Magisk module repository is also squashed.

On the bright side, there's a new method for integrating parts of Magisk within Android's internal Zygote process called Zygisk. In short, it will help you to hide the tool from your apps. You can check out the official changelog below for precise details:

Changelog

• [General] MagiskHide is removed from Magisk


• [General] Support Android 12


• [General] Support devices that do not support 32-bit and only runs 64-bit code


• [General] Update BusyBox to 1.34.1


• [Zygisk] Introduce new feature: Zygisk


• [Zygisk] Introduce DenyList feature to revert Magisk features in user selected processes


• [MagiskBoot] Support patching 32-bit kernel zImages


• [MagiskBoot] Support boot image header v4


• [MagiskBoot] Support patching out skip_initramfs from dtb bootargs


• [MagiskBoot] Add new env variable PATCHVBMETAFLAG to configure whether vbmeta flags should be patched


• [MagiskInit] Support loading fstab from /system/etc (required for Pixel 6)


• [MagiskInit] Support /proc/bootconfig for loading boot configurations


• [MagiskInit] Better support for some Meizu devices


• [MagiskInit] Better support for some OnePlus/Oppo/Realme devices


• [MagiskInit] Support init.real on some Sony devices


• [MagiskInit] Skip loading Magisk when detecting DSU


• [MagiskPolicy] Load *_compat_cil_file from system_ext


• [MagiskSU] Use isolated devpts if the kernel supports it


• [MagiskSU] Fix root shell if isolated mount namespace is set


• [resetprop] Deleted properties are now wiped from memory instead of just unlinking


• [App] Build a single APK for all ABIs


• [App] Switch to use standard bottom navigation bar


• [App] Downloading modules from the centralized Magisk-Modules-Repo is removed


• [App] Support user configuration of boot image vbmeta patching


• [App] Restore the ability to install Magisk on the other slot on some A/B devices


• [App] Allow modules to specify an update URL for in-app update + install

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[Update: January 2022 Security Patch] Realme 9 series Updates Tracker

Realme 9 series will succeed the Realme 8 lineup launched in 2021. The upcoming family will include four models— Realme 9, Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+. While we still await the Pro variants, the Realme 9i is debuted in India. The rest of the devices can debut in February. Anyway, here on this page you can see all the updates the company has released for the series.

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Note: We will keep this post updated with the latest information regarding the Realme 9 series.

Realme 9 series Updates Tracker

The updates will be placed in descending order according to the date of their release. You can find the latest software at the top, followed by the previous builds.

• [January 28, 2022]: The Realme 9i users in India are getting the first update via firmware version RMX3491_11_A.10. The packs bring the January 2022 security patch. Also, it improves system stability by fixing some known issues.

Changelog

Security- Integrates the January 2022 Android security patch.

System

- Fixed some known issues and improved system stability.

Realme is pushing the OTA updates in batches. Therefore, you may have to wait for some time to receive the update. Also, you can navigate to Settings > Software updates > Check for updates to check the update status manually.

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