OnePlus Launcher update brings OnePlus Scout unified search feature for users in India

The latest update for the stock OxygenOS launcher app brings a new unified search feature for users in India. The feature, which was first spotted in an APK teardown of OnePlus Launcher v4.5.2 earlier this year, is called OnePlus Scout and it allows users to easily search for anything on their devices from a single unified search bar.

As you can see in the attached screenshots, the new OnePlus Scout feature will let you easily look up contacts, files, music, and more from the search bar in the app drawer. The feature will also let you find locations, restaurants, or places nearby and it will even solve simple math problems or queries by tapping into the Calculator app. Additionally, the feature will let you find news and weather information from apps installed on your device or directly from the web.

The OnePlus Scout feature is rolling out to users in India with v4.7.2_200818175549 of the OnePlus Launcher app. Once you install the update on your device, you should see a set-up screen for OnePlus Scout on your device once you access the app drawer. After you agree to OnePlus’ terms of use and Privacy Policy, the new feature will bring up a string of pop-ups for all the required permissions. As soon as you grant the feature all the required permissions, you’ll be able to search for almost anything on your device from a single unified search bar.

The feature also comes with a couple of customization settings, that will allow you to tailor your search results based on your needs. The OnePlus Scout settings will allow you to choose result preferences, customize which apps are displayed in the app drawer, view all required permissions, and enable/disable search tips. You can also choose to land directly onto OnePlus Scout as soon as you access the app drawer, instead of hitting the search bar for accessing it.

It’s worth noting that OnePlus seems to have removed OnePlus Scout’s ability to search through messages on your device. While our APK teardown had suggested that the feature would also let users search through text messages, this capability isn’t available in the final version of the feature. Aamir from our team tried the feature on his OnePlus 8 Pro and he didn’t get any search results from the Messages app using keywords from pre-existing SMS messages..

As mentioned earlier, the feature is currently only available for OnePlus users in India and we have no information from the company regarding a wider rollout.

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Thanks to XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username for the tip!

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Redmi K30 Ultra and Motorola Moto G8 kernel sources are now available

General Public License v2 gives end users the freedom to ask the Android OEMs to provide the source code of any Linux kernel binaries they have shipped on devices they sell. To comply with the legal obligation, most companies nowadays publish kernel sources sometime after their devices hit the market. Xiaomi, for example, used to be one of the worst offenders of GPLv2, but the situation has been greatly improved over the past few years. The Chinese OEM has now released kernel sources for the recently launched Redmi K30 Ultra.

Featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus SoC, the 5G capable Redmi K30 Ultra packs in some impressive specifications, such as a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 20MP pop-up camera, and a 4,500 mAh battery that is 33W fast charge ready. On the software side, the phone comes running Android 10 with MIUI 12 on top. While the Redmi K30 Ultra (codename “cezanne”) may not be launched outside China, it is good to see that Xiaomi has managed to minimize the delay posting kernel source codes for newer devices.

Redmi K30 Ultra Kernel Sources

Motorola, meanwhile, has also published the kernel source codes for the Moto G8 (codename “rav”). The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665-powered phone comes with a triple rear camera setup, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. As a matter of fact, Motorola decided to rebrand the Moto G8 as Moto G Fast for the U.S., thus the Android 10-based source code linked below should be compatible with both of them.

Motorola Moto G8 Kernel Sources || Motorola Moto G8 XDA Forums

A kernel source release with a proper commit history is quite helpful for the aftermarket development community. The modders can fiddle with the code and improve the overall performance of the respective device by tuning the stock kernel. Moreover, such source codes also serve as the foundation of building custom recoveries and ROMs for the device.

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Moto E7 Plus and OPPO A53 leaked specs reveal the first phones with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460

Leaked specifications of the upcoming Moto E7 Plus and OPPO A53 reveal that the devices will be the first to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 460 chipset, which was announced earlier this year in January. The Snapdragon 460 chipset was unveiled alongside two mid-range chips — the Snapdragon 720G and Snapdragon 662. While we’ve already seen the Snapdragon 720G make an appearance on the POCO M2 Pro, OEMs are yet to launch a device featuring the other two chipsets.

However, a recent tweet from renowned leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks) reveals that Motorola is gearing up to launch the Moto E7 Plus, which will feature the Snapdragon 460 chip. The tweet in question includes an image that highlights some of the other specifications that we will see in Motorola’s next budget device. Unlike the recently launched Moto E 2020, the Moto E7 Plus will include a 5,000mAh battery, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of onboard storage, and a 48MP dual camera setup with night vision.

Along with the Moto E7 Plus, the Snapdragon 460 chipset will make an appearance on the upcoming OPPO A53. According to a recent report from MySmartPrice, the OPPO A53 recently made an appearance on several certification websites, giving us the first look at its specifications. As mentioned earlier, the device will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 460 chip, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage.

The certification listings further reveal that the OPPO A53 will feature a 6.5-inch 90Hz LCD display, a 5,000mAh battery, a 16MP selfie camera, a 13MP primary camera on the back, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The device will also include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and it will support 18W fast wired charging. As of now, we have no information from Motorola or OPPO regarding the launch timeline for these devices.

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Source: Twitter, MySmartPrice

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Realme C12 and Realme C15 with MediaTek’s Helio G35 SoC, 6000mAh battery launched in India

Following the launch of the Realme C11 earlier this year in June, Chinese OEM Realme has now launched two new budget devices in India — the Realme C12 and Realme C15. The latest devices in Realme’s C series feature MediaTek’s Helio G35 chipset, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The devices follow the same design language that Realme introduced with the C11, featuring a square camera module on the back and a textured geometric finish.

Realme C12 and Realme C15: Specifications

Specification	Realme C12	Realme C15
Display	6.5-inch HD+ mini-drop display 20:9 aspect ratio 88.7% screen-t0-body ratio	6.5-inch HD+ mini-drop display 20:9 aspect ratio 88.7% screen-t0-body ratio
SoC	MediaTek Helio G35	MediaTek Helio G35
RAM & Storage	3GB+32GB	3GB+32GB 4GB+64GB
Battery & Charging	6,000mAh 18W fast charging support 10W charger included Reverse wired charging support	6,000mAh 18W fast charging support 18W charger included Reverse wired charging support
Rear Camera	13MP primary camera 2MP monochrome sensor 2MP macro camera	113MP primary camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP monochrome sensor 2MP Retro camera
Front Camera	5MP	8MP
Other Features	Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner Triple slot SIM card tray (2 SIM+1 microSD)	Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner Triple slot SIM card tray (2 SIM+ 1 microSD)
Android Version	Realme UI based on Android 10	Realme UI based on Android 10

The latest budget devices from Realme feature 6.5-inch HD+ mini-drop displays, with an aspect ratio of  20:9 and 88.7% screen-to-body ratio. Both the devices pack in a massive 6,000mAh battery, with support for 18W fast charging and reverse wired charging. While the new C series devices don’t look to be a massive upgrade over their predecessor, Realme has made some major improvements in the camera department.

The Realme C12 features a triple camera setup, with a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP monochrome sensor, and a 2MP macro camera on the back. Over on the front, the device features a single 5MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, the Realme C15 is the first device in the budget C series that features a quad-camera setup. It includes a 13MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP monochrome sensor, and a 2MP retro lens. The device also features an 8MP selfie camera over on the front.

Both the devices run Realme UI based on Android 10, which includes a couple of new battery life optimizations to help the 6,000mAh battery on the devices last even longer.

Along with the new C series devices, Realme has also launched a new pair of wired earphones called the Realme Buds Classic, which has a half in-ear style design and large 14.2mm drivers. In keeping with its goal of becoming a tech lifestyle brand, the company has also launched a Realme-branded T-shirt for fans.

During the launch event, the company also announced its upcoming Realme Youth Days sale, which will start from August 28th and offer up to 60% discounts on smartphones and accessories from the company.

Pricing & Availability

The new Realme C12 will be available in a single 3GB+32GB configuration, which is priced at ₹8,999 (~$120). The device will go on sale starting from August 24th via the company’s website and Flipkart, and it will be available in offline retail stores starting from August 31st.

The Realme C15, on the other hand, will be available in two RAM+storage configurations — 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. The two variants have been priced at ₹9,999 (~$134) and ₹10,999 (~$147), respectively. The device will go on sale starting from August 27th via the company’s website and Flipkart, and it will be available in offline retail stores from September 3rd. Both the devices will be available in two color variants — Power Blue and Power Silver.

The Realme Buds Classic has been priced at ₹399 (~$5) and will be available for purchase on the company’s website and Amazon.in, starting from August 24th. The earbuds will be available in two color variants — black and white. And finally, the Realme T-shirt has been priced at ₹999 (~$13) and it will be available for purchase exclusively on Realme.com starting September 4th.

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Netflix adds multiple Samsung Galaxy and TCL phones to its list of HD and HDR capable devices

In order to stream videos in HD resolution from popular streaming apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, your smartphone needs to have Widewine L1 certification. However, despite Widewine L1 certification, some devices aren’t able to stream HD content on Netflix because the platform also has to manually whitelist devices to enable HD playback support. Over the last few months, Netflix has whitelisted several Samsung devices for HD and HDR10 support. Most recently, the company added the ASUS ZenFone 6, the ASUS ROG Phone II, and TCL 10 series to its HD/HDR supported list. Now, the company has added several more Samsung and TCL devices to the list.

New HD compatible devices:

• Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F, SM-A217M, SM-A217N)
• Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F, SM-A315G, SM-A315N)
• Samsung Galaxy A41 (SM-A415F, SM-A415D, SGH-N582, SC-41A, SM-A415J, BKM, SCV48)
• Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516N, SM-A5160, SM-A516B, SM-A516U, SM-A516U1, SM-A516V, SM-A516D, SGH-N804, SC-54A, SM-A516J, DMO, SCG07)
• Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B, SM-A716S, SM-A7160, SM-A716U, SM-A716U1, SM-A716V)
• Samsung Galaxy M31s (SM-M317F)
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N981B, SM-N981BR, SM-N980F, SM-N981U, SM-N981U1, SM-N981N, SM-N981W, SM-N9810)
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N986B, SM-N986BR, SM-N985F, SM-N986U, SM-N986U1, SM-N986D, SGH-N323, SC-53A, SM-N986J, ERF, SCG06, SM-N986C, SGH-N219, SM-N986N, SM-N986W, SM-N9860)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (SM-T500, SM-T500X, SM-T505, SM-T505C, SM-T505N, SM-T505U, SM-T507)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (SM-T870, SM-T875, SM-T875N, SM-T878U)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ (SM-T970, SM-T975, SM-T975N, SM-T976B, SM-T976N, SM-T978U)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707B, SM-F707J, GTH, SCG04, SM-F707N, SM-F707U, SM-F707U1, SM-F707W, SM-F7070, SM-F7070Y)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B, SM-F916N, SM-F916U, SM-F916U1, SM-F916W, SM-F9160, SM-F916J, FSG, SCG05, SM-F916D, SM-F916Q, SM-W2021)
• TCL 10 5G (T790Y, T790H)
• TCL 10 Plus (T782H)

New HDR10 compatible devices:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N981B, SM-N981BR, SM-N980F, SM-N981U, SM-N981U1, SM-N981N, SM-N981W, SM-N9810)
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N986B, SM-N986BR, SM-N985F, SM-N986U, SM-N986U1, SM-N986D, SGH-N323, SC-53A, SM-N986J, ERF, SCG06, SM-N986C, SGH-N219, SM-N986N, SM-N986W, SM-N9860)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ (SM-T970, SM-T975, SM-T975N, SM-T976B, SM-T976N, SM-T978U)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707B, SM-F707J, GTH, SCG04, SM-F707N, SM-F707U, SM-F707U1, SM-F707W, SM-F7070, SM-F7070Y)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B, SM-F916N, SM-F916U, SM-F916U1, SM-F916W, SM-F9160, SM-F916J, FSG, SCG05, SM-F916D, SM-F916Q, SM-W2021)
• TCL 10 5G (T790Y, T790H)
• TCL 10 Plus (T782H)

In case you have any of the devices mentioned above, you’ll now be able to play videos in HD or HDR10 on Netflix. If you don’t find your device in this list, check out the full list of supported devices by following the source linked below to see if your device has been whitelisted by the platform.

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Source: Netflix Help Center

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[Update: LineageOS 17.1] Unofficial Pixel Experience and TWRP are already available for the new OnePlus Nord

Update 1 (08/18/2020 @ 02:56 AM ET): Unofficial LineageOS 17.1 has also landed on the OnePlus Nord. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on August 13, 2020, is preserved below.

Third-party development for the OnePlus Nord is on full-swing on our forums, even though it’s just been over a week since the device went on sale. XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username has already released a guide to root the device using Magisk and now, developers have released unofficial builds of the Pixel Experience custom ROM and TWRP custom recovery for the device.

OnePlus Nord XDA Forums

How to Root the OnePlus Nord with Magisk

Unofficial TWRP recovery for the OnePlus Nord

XDA Recognized Developer mauronofrio has released an unofficial build of the TWRP custom recovery (v3.4.0-0) for the OnePlus Nord. You can download and flash the custom recovery on your device by following the instruction in the XDA forums thread linked below, after which you’ll be able to flash a custom ROM on the device. However, since this is an early build of the TWRP recovery, some features don’t work as expected. Here’s a list of all the things that you can and can’t do with the current version of TWRP:

• TWRP boots
• Decryption works
• ROM flashing should work
• Backups are broken
• Flash partition is broken for system and vendor
• Don’t wipe or format system and vendor partitions
• Format/wipe data is broken

Download Unofficial TWRP (v3.4.0-0)

Unofficial Pixel Experience ROM

An unofficial build of the Android 10-based Pixel Experience ROM is now also available for the OnePlus Nord, thanks to XDA Member CryllicBuster273. To install the ROM, you’ll first need to root your OnePlus Nord by following the guide linked above and flash the unofficial TWRP recovery on the device. Then you can follow the instructions in the XDA forum thread linked below to download and flash the ROM. The custom ROM comes with Google apps built-in, so you don’t need to flash a separate GApps package after flashing the ROM.

Download Unofficial Pixel Experience ROM

Unofficial LineageOS 17.1

XDA Recognized Developer lakshay18 has also brought an unofficial build of LineageOS 17.1 to the OnePlus Nord. To install the ROM, you need to be on the latest OxygenOS and then follow the steps mentioned for a fastboot installation as opposed to an installation through TWRP or a different custom recovery.

Download Unofficial LineageOS 17.1 ROM

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These Samsung Galaxy devices will get 3 generations of Android updates

Android updates have long been a problem point for the OS. There is an incredible variety of Android devices out there, and ensuring that these get updated to the latest Android version is a big challenge that Google has attempted to tackle through multiple measures (notably, Project Treble) in the past. And while the entire ecosystem still has some ways to go on this road, Samsung is improving the overall update situation by promising support for three generations of Android OS on several Galaxy devices.

Samsung had recently surprised a lot of people when it announced that the newly announced Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra would be updated with “three generations of Android OS“. Samsung is now extending the promise to these devices:

• Galaxy S series:
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Galaxy S20+ 5G
  • Galaxy S20+
  • Galaxy S20 5G
  • Galaxy S20
  • Galaxy S10 5G
  • Galaxy S10+
  • Galaxy S10
  • Galaxy S10e
  • Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Upcoming S series devices
• Galaxy Note series:
  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Galaxy Note 20 5G
  • Galaxy Note 20
  • Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
  • Galaxy Note 10+
  • Galaxy Note 10 5G
  • Galaxy Note 10
  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite
  • Upcoming Note series devices
• Galaxy Foldable devices:
  • Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
  • Galaxy Z Fold 2
  • Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  • Galaxy Z Flip
  • Galaxy Fold 5G
  • Galaxy Fold
  • Upcoming Z series devices
• Galaxy A series:
  • Galaxy A71 5G
  • Galaxy A71
  • Galaxy A51 5G
  • Galaxy A51
  • Galaxy A90 5G
  • Select upcoming A series devices
• Tablets:
  • Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
  • Galaxy Tab S7+
  • Galaxy Tab S7 5G
  • Galaxy Tab S7
  • Galaxy Tab S6 5G
  • Galaxy Tab S6
  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
  • Upcoming Tab S series devices

Samsung further clarifies what it means under this promise with an example of the Galaxy S20 series. The Galaxy S20, announced in February 2020 with Android 10, will get support for three OS upgrades starting with Android 11. This means that the Galaxy S20 will get updated to Android 13. Further, Samsung has also announced that the Galaxy S20 lineup will also be the first Galaxy devices to receive the Android 11 upgrade later this year.

The list of upgradeable devices is decently long, but one can notice that most of these are flagships. But to be fair, a bunch of these phones are not from the latest generation of flagships, and the list also includes several A-series devices.

For other Galaxy devices, Samsung is “committed to providing the latest Android OS upgrades until the hardware specifications allow to provide the optimized mobile experience for our users“. Samsung also surprised us when we inquired on the Galaxy M31s update promise, by promising security updates for 4 years in total. We’ve reached out to Samsung for more details on the OS update promise outside of the phones mentioned in the above list, and on the security update promise.

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