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Few Questions on Honor 8 Chinese Variant FRD-AL10

I live in India and was desperately waiting for this phone to release here.. But don't know why they released a single sim variant here.. So I had to import it from china.
AL10 variant works fine with Indian sim.. everything is perfect but just had a few question.
1. Does this phone has volte support.. If not then will It get volte support in near future like Indian variant.. - I cannot make calls from JIO 4G sim with its inbuilt dialer... (I have to keep the JioVoice App running to receive calls.. )
2. What about the updates?? Will I get EMUI 5.. ever??
3. This is something strange.. Apps generally do not gives notification on its own.. Like WhatsApp.. I have to open the app to get notification and receive messages.. Seems like it just does not work in background

Anyone?? Please

vinz_me01 said:
Anyone?? Please
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You've asked a lot, my friend. It's hard to predict the future. I can only try:
About VoLTE: I guess that it won't come with EMUI 5 for AL00 initially but it may be add later as VoLTE will become a standard feature soon in China too.
About upgrade: I had Chinese Honor 7 and upgrade to marshmallow came late and I had to download it from a Chinese website. I hope that it wouldn't be the case with Chinese Honor 8 since Huawei is committed to bring upgrades to every Honor device every 3 months.
And about your notification issue: Check app settings regarding notification, permission and battery. Make sure that all involved settings are enabled.

I too got a honor 8 FRD-AL00 Chinese version....
Please help me as well to remove chinese apps and as well as to get emui 5.....All others r getting it..... But not mine..... ????

vinz_me01 said:
1. Does this phone has volte support.. If not then will It get volte support in near future like Indian variant.. - I cannot make calls from JIO 4G sim with its inbuilt dialer... (I have to keep the JioVoice App running to receive calls.. )
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It doesn't have VoLTE support even in Indian version too. It is little hard to use JIO Dialer. But still, there is no other option
vinz_me01 said:
2. What about the updates?? Will I get EMUI 5.. ever??
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Nope. I don't think so. You should be prepared to stay in the current version itself.
If you have got the Indian Version, you will get it for sure Till Android O.
vinz_me01 said:
3. This is something strange.. Apps generally do not gives notification on its own.. Like WhatsApp.. I have to open the app to get notification and receive messages.. Seems like it just does not work in background
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This is common EMUI problem across all Honor mobiles. Updates might fix that. But its not for your model.

Roxor17 said:
Please help me as well to remove chinese apps and as well as to get emui 5.....All others r getting it..... But not mine.....
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A few days ago I got the update, it wasn't EMUI 5, but regular security update B171. I'm pretty sure that EMUI 5 will follow. So be patient. Nobody has really gotten EMUI 5, some owners of US, UK and Indian models received beta version, but it's still buggy.
Regarding Chinese apps, a lot of them could be uninstalled. Those which can't, could be deactivated. Just use force stop and disable in settings-apps. And disabled apps (any other as well) could be removed from the home screen. On the screen pull two fingers together and you'll get option to hide any app you wish.
Install google play store and any other google app by your preference. Download and change theme - this one looks very promising: https://huaweiemuithemes.blogspot.si/2016/11/emui-50-dark-beta.html
change wallpaper, install Nova launcher and find better icom pack like: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.themezilla.pixelui&hl=en
Just download icon pack, change every icon on your home screen with the new one, save configuration and uninstall icon pack.
You gonna have totally western phone like your friends and you'll feel better.
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vsriram92 said:
It doesn't have VoLTE support even in Indian version too. It is little hard to use JIO Dialer. But still, there is no other option
Nope. I don't think so. You should be prepared to stay in the current version itself.
If you have got the Indian Version, you will get it for sure Till Android O.
This is common EMUI problem across all Honor mobiles. Updates might fix that. But its not for your model.
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Where did you get this information? Every Honor 8 will be upgraded for sure.

piskr said:
Where did you get this information? Every Honor 8 will be upgraded for sure.
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As of my knowledge, This model won't get updated.
I do have Honor 5X like this. Im staying in EMUI 3 till now.
If it is US, Europe, Middle East and Indian region version we can guarantee that it will get for sure. Not for this one.

It certainly will get EMUI 5.0. There is no reason not to get it as the phone was launched this year. There are beta versions being tested now. Guess the actual update might only happen early next year. Check the official chinese forums for the updates: (use google translate and you will understand most of it) - http://club.huawei.com/forum-2404-1.html
And this one is specific to FRD-AL10 model as well: http://club.huawei.com/thread-11277704-1-1.html

linom said:
It certainly will get EMUI 5.0. There is no reason not to get it as the phone was launched this year. There are beta versions being tested now. Guess the actual update might only happen early next year. Check the official chinese forums for the updates: (use google translate and you will understand most of it) - http://club.huawei.com/forum-2404-1.html
And this one is specific to FRD-AL10 model as well: http://club.huawei.com/thread-11277704-1-1.html
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You are lucky to get update unlike me...

I do not have the Honor 8, but its bigger version - the V8. However I need to follow the Honor 8 forums here at XDA and the chinese forums for the developments as Honor v8 does not have a dedicated xda forum. I am still on Android MM.

linom said:
I do not have the Honor 8, but its bigger version - the V8. However I need to follow the Honor 8 forums here at XDA and the chinese forums for the developments as Honor v8 does not have a dedicated xda forum. I am still on Android MM.
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If you are having KNT-AL20, then you will get the EMUI 5. But it will be little late.

I have a KNT-AL10 that would also get EMUI 5. It's in closed beta testing now. I know it may be late, possibly by March-17

Its 2020 & still i am using Honor 8..model is FRD-AL10 and EMUI 8.Does it support VoLTE?

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Do we know how well this will work on T-Mobile here in the US? Support for the various LTE bands, Edge, whatever? (I know the Xiomi Mix doesn't support all of AT&T and TMobile's LTE bands, for instance)

DogzOfWar said:
Do we know how well this will work on T-Mobile here in the US? Support for the various LTE bands, Edge, whatever? (I know the Xiomi Mix doesn't support all of AT&T and TMobile's LTE bands, for instance)
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It should support all carriers amd VOLTE. Unboxing review comimg soon.

DogzOfWar said:
Do we know how well this will work on T-Mobile here in the US? Support for the various LTE bands, Edge, whatever? (I know the Xiomi Mix doesn't support all of AT&T and TMobile's LTE bands, for instance)
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If they release the same spec phone in US as in China, then the phone should be able to cover all bands, 2G/3G/4G.

I should be receiving this phone tomorrow, are there any methods to root the phone already?
I see there is TWRP support, so maybe just flash a Chainfire SuperSU zip?
I've been looking on the chinese forums, but google translate does some wrong translation I think.

Will unlocking the bootloader and installing custom ROM void warranty?

I'm also waiting the phone, probably tomorrow, and looking for a rooting method. Probably a simple SuperSU flash from twrp must work, we need to try...
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Didn't see any words on NFC and BDS GPS system. Aren't they available on the US model or I have missed something?
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i2000s said:
Didn't see any words on NFC and BDS GPS system. Aren't they available on the US model or I have missed something?
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Another question is the Dual Camera system: how different is the Honor 6X cameras from the Honor 8 cameras? I have noticed that the black-white sensor on Honor 6x is degraded from 12MP to 2MP, but I don't have a good feeling if this will make the photo taken blur or significantly worse than the Honor 8? Any photo samples would be appreciated! Thanks.

This phone don't come with NFC unfortunately

zalaTheOne said:
Will unlocking the bootloader and installing custom ROM void warranty?
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Of course, when you get the unlock code from HUAWEI, you will be warned by the site and you have to agree the terms before you get the code.
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Mvs1989 said:
I should be receiving this phone tomorrow, are there any methods to root the phone already?
I see there is TWRP support, so maybe just flash a Chainfire SuperSU zip?
I've been looking on the chinese forums, but google translate does some wrong translation I think.
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unlock, flash twrp and supersu zip, then you are fine.
Please be reminded that unlock will void your warranty.

zalaTheOne said:
Will unlocking the bootloader and installing custom ROM void warranty?
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Yes it will

What are the distincts things in the Awesome Mobile?
Hi Every 1
I agree this is an awesome phone,
i would like to know the distinct things in this mobile

happysiva said:
Hi Every 1
I agree this is an awesome phone,
i would like to know the distinct things in this mobile
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google and youtube has multiple reviews and useage

happysiva said:
Hi Every 1
I agree this is an awesome phone,
i would like to know the distinct things in this mobile
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Budget flagship spec & dual camera.

unboxing for Honor 6x-
Youtube Link- https://youtu.be/HhzF70Lk15o
any feedback is welcome (positive or negative)..will improve with time
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happysiva said:
Hi Every 1
I agree this is an awesome phone,
i would like to know the distinct things in this mobile
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Dual camera is just awesome.
FP is ultra fast. I have tested it many times and seems its way faster than another currently...Huawei claims this as 0.3 second but I tested between 0.18 to .23 seconds...thats hell faster.

shashank1320 said:
unboxing for Honor 6x-
Youtube Link-
any feedback is welcome (positive or negative)..will improve with time
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Dual camera is just awesome.
FP is ultra fast. I have tested it many times and seems its way faster than another currently...Huawei claims this as 0.3 second but I tested between 0.18 to .23 seconds...thats hell faster.
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Thanks for the youtube link

It should probably work on t-mobile and the awesome thing about it is its dual sim. It should for sure.

Does this phone have gyro ? And what about gaming experience with Mali T830MP2 ? Thanks

manstein said:
Does this phone has gyro ? And what about gaming experience with Mali T830MP2 ? Thanks
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No gyro.
Gaming is good on this..no lag no frame drop on asphalt 8, temple run, subway surfer. I didnt try any other game. Using 3GB variant.

shashank1320 said:
No gyro.
Gaming is good on this..no lag no frame drop on asphalt 8, temple run, subway surfer. I didnt try any other game. Using 3GB variant.
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And endurance??

Nougat Update Released

Nougat update 7.0 released OTA for Verizon S6 flat variant. Is there any word on root methods?

Anyone got it installed? I'm not updating because foxfi doesn't work on Nougat.

Anyone know how to prevent the install? I downloaded the file but didn't install.

Anyone know when offline upgrade avaible?

s197 said:
Anyone know how to prevent the install? I downloaded the file but didn't install.
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I use package disabler Pro and shut down that apks that downloads the updates turn the ones that would install it off. Non rooted. This app also can Uninstall system apps as well.

Which apks specifically?

Quantum Wormhole said:
Nougat update 7.0 released OTA for Verizon S6 flat variant. Is there any word on root methods?
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I am running the new stock 7.0 on my S6. Battery life is improved.

Battery life and efficiency
So far, everything is running stable for me. A lot more efficient and uses less battery.

s197 said:
Which apks specifically?
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They're called System Updates (there's two):
com.samsung.sdm
com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer

Nomad1600 said:
I am running the new stock 7.0 on my S6. Battery life is improved.
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Quantum Wormhole said:
So far, everything is running stable for me. A lot more efficient and uses less battery.
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Can you check if Service Mode is enabled. Go to the dialer and input these:
*#0011#
or
*#27663368378#
Wonder if Band 5 is enabled on their latest baseband.

I haven't seen the update come my way yet. I was interested to see if my battery life has improved at all because it's pretty awful right now. I am becoming impatient here.

Nomad1600 said:
I am running the new stock 7.0 on my S6. Battery life is improved.
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Good evening, how did you install it? I have the G920V and I only get updated with the last patch on 01 January 2017

anewday said:
Can you check if Service Mode is enabled. Go to the dialer and input these:
*#0011#
or
*#27663368378#
Wonder if Band 5 is enabled on their latest baseband.
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No codes seem to work. Not even basic service codes such as: *#0*#
Sorry :/

juanlarios250992 said:
Good evening, how did you install it? I have the G920V and I only get updated with the last patch on 01 January 2017
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It was OTA (Over The Air), so going to settings, scrolling to the bottom, and checking for updates through System updates option should get you the update. If it's still not showing up after you try and power cycle your phone, then Verizon just simply hasn't released it to your region yet and it will come very soon.

SimplySweetness said:
I haven't seen the update come my way yet. I was interested to see if my battery life has improved at all because it's pretty awful right now. I am becoming impatient here.
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Battery life is improved, but not significantly. The phones are at the age where the batteries are noticeably less in capacity than originally. The power-save mode is better I believe however, which definitely helps.

Anyone find a way to disable SDM.apk? I don't see it on Package Disabler Pro, only sdmviewer which doesn't stop the pop up. FoxFi is 100x more important to me than Nougat.

Have you tried doing a update check from your settings? I have not received the notice for update yet either but if I go to the update tab in settings, it is there. So you might be able to update but just did not get notice.
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s197 said:
Anyone find a way to disable SDM.apk? I don't see it on Package Disabler Pro, only sdmviewer which doesn't stop the pop up. FoxFi is 100x more important to me than Nougat.
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It's not labeled SDM.APK. just type in the search SDM and it will come up with the 2 Samsung update apks.

blackops11252 said:
Have you tried doing a update check from your settings? I have not received the notice for update yet either but if I go to the update tab in settings, it is there. So you might be able to update but just did not get notice.
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It's not labeled SDM.APK. just type in the search SDM and it will come up with the 2 Samsung update apks.
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Here

Watch out fellas. This update DESTROYS the audio output quality. No bass, thin, lifeless audio quality. I am downgrading and it looks like my s6 will be stuck with Marshmallow forever.

redrol said:
Watch out fellas. This update DESTROYS the audio output quality. No bass, thin, lifeless audio quality. I am downgrading and it looks like my s6 will be stuck with Marshmallow forever.
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Something went wrong with your update. I currently have no issues with audio quality whatsoever. Check equalization settings or see if sound alive is on.

android pie 9.0.0.163 available for c432

See on firmware Finder changelog

FF Screen shot

saisallo said:
FF Screen shot
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How long until its available via OTA?

In my experience one week or until next update.... ?

Can this version be rooted with Magisk?

No, no root is available.
Can someone who did update confirm that the OEM Unlock is not grayed out ?

OEM unlock is greyed out but active.

mrabcx said:
No, no root is available.
Can someone who did update confirm that the OEM Unlock is not grayed out ?
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Hi mate,
do you know if it is gonna be aviable soon?
Thanks

Is there a way to force the upgrade ? Im on 8.1 latest software and stock no root and no unlock bootloader. Any help would be awesome!

alvaro_plopez said:
Hi mate,
do you know if it is gonna be aviable soon?
Thanks
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We need developers who are willing to spend a lot of time and resources on this phone. The development for this phone has been marginal and things are unlikely to change much.
The newer Mate 20 running Android 9 has to this day still not been rootable .... everything pointing to one single thing: if you buy a Huawei phone you get stuck to Emui and unrootable phone. I myself plan to stay on 8.1 forever unless root and twrp become available.

Got OTA today. The problems with sound distortion that I had when streaming using LDAC and HWA at the highest bitrate are gone. They added the gesture navigation from Mate 20 Pro but this still need work as it's not smooth enough.

ch1lko said:
Got OTA today. The problems with sound distortion that I had when streaming using LDAC and HWA at the highest bitrate are gone. They added the gesture navigation from Mate 20 Pro but this still need work as it's not smooth enough.
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Which model?
What Region?
You updated from Beta or oreo?

I'm already in 9.
Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk

sPEADy said:
Which model?
What Region?
You updated from Beta or oreo?
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Looks like c432 and the package size is too small I think to be updated from oreo correct me if I am wrong. So I think he was on beta.
Is there a way to force the update through firmware finder ? Stock and unrooted no bootloader unlock too

sPEADy said:
Which model?
What Region?
You updated from Beta or oreo?
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Yes, I'm in the beta and this is the first update since the initial release. The model is CTL-L29.
I think they are close to releasing the final version and I heard that this will happen this month.

ch1lko said:
Got OTA today. The problems with sound distortion that I had when streaming using LDAC and HWA at the highest bitrate are gone. They added the gesture navigation from Mate 20 Pro but this still need work as it's not smooth enough.
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Hello, can you confirm or deny if the P20 Pro get Master AI 2.0 like the Mate 20 series has? Master AI 1.0 was over the top in processing and color. Thanks.

Kirin65 said:
Hello, can you confirm or deny if the P20 Pro get Master AI 2.0 like the Mate 20 series has? Master AI 1.0 was over the top in processing and color. Thanks.
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How to check Master AI version?

ch1lko said:
How to check Master AI version?
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I don't think there is a way to check per say, but you should see big differences in how it processes images. For instance Blue Sky or Greenery will not be over the top like in P20 Pro. The Mate 20's version of Master AI is much improved over the P20 series.

I hope this version would help fix some historical problems, especially the one with smart unlock stop working that really piss me off.
Said this, I hope at the time Huawei will release the OTA it will be stable enough to don't let me regret Oreo.
Just for fun, in Italy sometimes major updates appeared before on branded models, I think this is merely due to the attempt to please the operators.

virtualmacfrog said:
I hope this version would help fix some historical problems, especially the one with smart unlock stop working that really piss me off.
Said this, I hope at the time Huawei will release the OTA it will be stable enough to don't let me regret Oreo.
Just for fun, in Italy sometimes major updates appeared before on branded models, I think this is merely due to the attempt to please the operators.
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Was thinking exactly the same, this disappearing Smart Lock issue is very annoying.
Is there anyone here running on beta that can confirm it was resolved?

[ROM][Stable] MIUI 10.3.2.0 Global

http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.2.0.PDGMIXM/miui_MIMIX2SGlobal_V10.3.2.0.PDGMIXM_7e27e6e0d5_9.0.zip

Camerado said:
http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.3.2.0.PDGMIXM/miui_MIMIX2SGlobal_V10.3.2.0.PDGMIXM_7e27e6e0d5_9.0.zip
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Change log

Update...seem ok
every photo app doesnt work...
update later...

Anyone unable to see the face unlock settings in their Settings / Lock screen and password??

Similarion said:
Anyone unable to see the face unlock settings in their Settings / Lock screen and password??
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Yes! Region Germany, no face unlock available....

It looks like [email protected] and [email protected] have been added (if I recall, they weren't available before the update)

Now apparently all my camera (default & gcam) apps can't connect to the camera..

NortonCommander said:
It looks like [email protected] and [email protected] have been added (if I recall, they weren't available before the update)
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this is also the one ive been waiting it was gone in previous update now its back. and also i noticed using my Baseus 10w wireless charger before this update i was charging normaly but now with this update its charging fast, i was so surprised when i noticed it. i guess this update is much better for me i will see the battery life also if it was affected or not with this update
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any1 know where to find face unlock? i cant see it anywhere in settings.

Try region India

Hong Kong and Taiwan regions have to work as well though

Similarion said:
Now apparently all my camera (default & gcam) apps can't connect to the camera..
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same here
data reset solved the camera problem
probably it was a problem with fix-for-gcam by topjohnwu

default cam works for me. Region Switzerland

Hello
After the update my phone is not able to connect with my car via Android Auto. Before the update it was working perfectly fine. Now I only get an error message. Has somebody else faced this problem?

new feature in settings: Emergency SOS
i have bug in Data plan settings, no matter how many limit set for data plan (have 11 GB per month), warning show already spent all and plan exceeded 18.5 MB. tried for example to reset counter but same bug remain...

since miui 10.3.2 on my mix 2s the proximity sensor has stopped to work. how can I fix that?

Can I install magisk with this new version of miui?

genesismarkus420 said:
this is also the one ive been waiting it was gone in previous update now its back. and also i noticed using my Baseus 10w wireless charger before this update i was charging normaly but now with this update its charging fast, i was so surprised when i noticed it. i guess this update is much better for me i will see the battery life also if it was affected or not with this update
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any1 know where to find face unlock? i cant see it anywhere in settings.
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Seems they finally fixed the wireless charging, will give it a try, thanks.

Как установить её?

Anyone have any idea when this is going to be rolled out again? I see it's been rolled back, and is now only available to beta testers. Were there problems with the build?

Ultra_HR said:
Anyone have any idea when this is going to be rolled out again? I see it's been rolled back, and is now only available to beta testers. Were there problems with the build?
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Same question for me, I use 10.3.2.0 and I think it's one of the best release