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lundi 1 novembre 2021

Apple could be working on a beefier iMac “Pro” for next year

For the past year, Apple has been working on migrating its Mac lineup from Intel to its own M1 chip. The first Macs to get a taste of M1 were the MacBook Air 13″, MacBook Pro 13″, and Mac Mini last November. The iMac 24″ got a colorful redesign the following Spring. And finally, the MacBook Pro 2021 models were released last month, powered by the M1 Pro and Max chips and available in 14 and 16-inch configurations. Apple is now seemingly working on a new M1 Pro/Max-equipped iMac “Pro” to replace the 27″ Intel iMac.

According to MacRumors, leaker Dylandkt has shared that Apple is planning to release a redesigned 27″ iMac “Pro” during the first half of 2022. The upgraded M1 Pro/Max chips will allegedly power the new iMac “Pro”. Thus it will have the “Pro” label to distinguish it from the 24″ M1 iMac. This comes as no surprise, considering Apple wants to completely get rid of Intel Macs. The 27″ iMac replacement will only bring the tech giant a step closer to reaching that aim.

The base model of the upcoming iMac is expected to include 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD, and it will likely cost over $2,000 in the US. Its 27″ Mini LED display is said to support ProMotion technology and have dark bezels. Dylan also mentions that it will feature a wider port variety, similar to that on the new MacBook Pro. This includes HDMI and USB C ports, in addition to an SD card reader.

The leaker states in his tweet that Face ID was tested on the upcoming iMac “Pro”. However, it’s still unclear if the feature will make it to the final commercial product or not. Apple has never included the TrueDepth camera system on a Mac. Despite having a notch, the new MacBook Pro models have a regular webcam with no Face ID support. We will have to wait and see what the people in Cupertino have in store for us.

What are you most excited about in the upcoming iMac “Pro”? Let us know in the comments section below.

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WhatsApp starts offering cashback to some users in India

To get more people into the habit of using WhatsApp Pay, the Facebook/Meta-owned company is rolling out a cashback feature to its instant messaging app. We first learned about WhatsApp’s plans to introduce cashback for UPI payments last month. The reward program wasn’t live at the time, but as per multiple user reports, WhatsApp is now offering cashback on UPI transactions.

As per WABetainfo, WhatsApp has started offering cash rewards to users for sending money using WhatsApp Pay. Cashback ranges from ₹1 to ₹51 and can be had up to five times on sending money to different contacts. And the best part is that there’s no minimum transaction requirement. You’ll be able to check your rewards from within the Payments section.

Get cashback up to five times when you send money to different contacts. No minimum amount required.

As WABetainfo notes, there’s no way to trigger the cashback rewards feature if your account isn’t included in WhatsApp’s promotional campaign. It’s unclear if the cashback feature is limited to WhatsApp beta users or available on the stable version as well. However, you can increase your odds by joining the WhatsApp beta program on the Google Play Store or WhatsApp beta for iOS on TestFlight. The feature hasn’t rolled out widely yet. It wasn’t available for me on the latest version of WhatsApp beta.

WhatsApp, of course, isn’t the first UPI payment service provider to offer cashback on transactions. Players like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm have long used this oldest trick in the book to attract more users to their respective platforms.

How to use WhatsApp Pay for sending and receiving money

Despite WhatsApp’s strong presence in India, WhatsApp Pay remains a relatively unknown name in the Indian mobile payments scene. Data released in June 2021 showed that WhatsApp only processed 0.47 million UPI transactions, accounting for just 0.02% market share.

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Xiaomi doesn’t plan to restock its Mi 11 Ultra flagship in India, to bring new flagships next year

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s answer to every “Ultra” phone released in the past year. It’s an insanely overkill device in all the right ways, and my colleague Adam also agrees on the same in his Mi 11 Ultra review. Xiaomi brought the device to India a few months after global launch, bringing the heat to other key flagships in the country like the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. But after being out of stock for a while, Xiaomi has confirmed that there are no more restocks planned for the Mi 11 Ultra.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review: The best hardware in a Xiaomi phone yet

According to a report by India Today, Xiaomi does not plan to import more units of this flagship to India, so the phone is unlikely to be available for purchase again on channels where it is out of stock. Xiaomi still plans to retain its focus on the premium category and will be launching new flagships in India in 2022.

The Mi 11 Ultra was launched in China in March 2021, and was announced for India in April. But the phone wasn’t available for sale in the country until July, likely due to the logistical challenges and COVID-19 restrictions in the country at that time. Unlike the vast majority of Xiaomi India’s lineup, the Mi 11 Ultra is not assembled in the country and needs to be imported from China. Xiaomi presumably sold through the initial batch of imported units in the first month of the sale itself, and we know that the device has remained out-of-stock on online channels for many months now (which even forced us to shift it around in our recommendations of the best Android phones in India as you couldn’t actually buy the device if you wanted to).

The Mi 11 Ultra was the most ambitious smartphone that Xiaomi launched in India, targeting price ranges dominated by Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus too. This report essentially confirms that no further restocks are planned for this flagship, which when read through the context of a great launch reception and quick sales, indicates that the company may have achieved its targets for the flagship for this region.

We reached out to the company for a statement, and Xiaomi India confirmed that restocks are not planned for the Mi 11 Ultra. The device remains listed on the Mi India website as the company continues to provide support and warranty to existing Mi 11 Ultra users in India, but will not be featured on purchase banners as you can’t actually buy the device online anymore. If you’re interested in buying the device, you may be able to locate stock in offline stores if you are lucky. But for online and channels that have already sold out, you can stop holding your breath on new stocks, and wait for new flagships in the next few months.

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Royole FlexPai 3 leaked render shows a new design and a pop-selfie camera

When we talk about foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold and Mate X are two names that first come to mind. However, it wasn’t Samsung or Huawei who brought the first foldable phone to the market. That honor goes to a lesser-known Chinese brand called Royole, who became the first brand to unveil a commercially-available foldable phone back in 2018. Royole followed up with a successor last year in the FlexPai 2, which brought numerous improvements over the first model. Now the Chinese company is reportedly gearing up to launch the third model in the lineup, and a fresh leak gives us a closer look at what the brand has in store for us.

The Royole FlexPai 2 is a huge improvement but is it enough?

Notable leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) has shared a leaked render of the upcoming FlexPai 3, giving us a detailed look at the phone’s overall design. As you can see in the image attached below, the FlexPai 3 looks radically different from its predecessor. It ditches the vertical camera module located on the front right bezel in favor of a more traditional rear-mounted camera module.

Royole FlexPai 3 shown from front, rear and side

While the previous models didn’t feature a dedicated selfie camera and repurposed the main camera system for video calling and selfie duties, the new model will seemingly feature a pop-up selfie camera. We also notice that the phone only has two rear cameras, a step down from four cameras on the previous model. Elsewhere, we see a square camera cutout on the opposite side of the rear camera module. We deduce that it’ll help prevent the camera module from being scratched when the phone is folded outwards.

The Royole FlexPai 3 was recently spotted on TENAA, revealing some of its key specifications. As per the TENAA listing, the phone will feature a 7.2-inch screen (when unfolded) and a 3,360mAh battery.

There’s no word on when the FlexPie 3 will officially launch. Like its predecessor, it will probably be limited to the Chinese market.

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dimanche 31 octobre 2021

[Update: Rolling out to older Pixel phones] Google Translate’s Material You redesign debut on the Pixel 6 series

Update 1 (11/01/2021 @ 10:55 ET): Google Translate’s Material You redesign has started rolling out to older Pixel phones. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on October 28, 2021, is preserved below.

Google officially unveiled the Pixel 6 series last week. The new Pixels bring numerous improvements to the table, including a fresh design, new camera hardware, an in-house SoC, and the latest version of Android. Besides the updated hardware, the new Google phones also debut numerous exclusive software features. One more thing that appears to be exclusive to the Pixel 6 series is the Material You design for the Google Translate app.

Google Pixel 6 Pro Review: Fantastic everyday phone with an undeniable Exynos inspiration

9to5Google reports that the Google Translate app on the Pixel 6 has received a new update which brings the much-awaited Material You redesign. However, the redesign seems to be exclusive to the Pixel 6 series, at least for now. It’s unclear when Google plans to expand the redesign to other smartphones, including the older Pixel phones.

You can check out the new avatar of the Google Translate in the screenshots attached below:

Screenshots credit: 9to5Google

As you can see, the hamburger menu is gone, and the buttons are rounded and bubbly. Controls for switching languages have also become bigger. Buttons for camera and voice and an option to enable interpreter mode have been relocated to the bottom, making them easier to reach with one hand. And yes, the UI elements also support Android 12’s wallpaper-based dynamic theming.

We have known since last month that Google has been working on a major redesign for the Google Translate app. We first learned about the UI overhaul through a teardown of the Google Translate app in September. We had also spotted hints within the code that the redesign might be exclusive to the Pixel 6 series, and it looks like that’s turned out to be the case.

The redesigned Google Translate app has started rolling out on the Google Play Store, and if you own a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, you can try it out right now. If the update isn’t live for you, you can also sideload the APK from APKMirror.

Update 1: Rolling out to older Pixel phones

As per multiple user reports on Reddit, the Material You redesign for the Google Translate app has now started making its way to previous Pixel phones. So far, the update has rolled out to the Pixel 5, Pixel 4, Pixel 4, and Pixel 3a units. The update is rolling out via the Google Play Store with Google Translate version 6.25.

The Google Translate Material You redesign seems to be rolling out to other devices on Android 12 after debuting on the Pixel 6 a few days ago with Translate version 6.25.

One person on Reddit got it on their Pixel 4a.https://t.co/IsOlGAPtgD

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) October 30, 2021

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Android 12 Custom ROM List: Unofficially update your Android smartphone!

Ever since Google announced the arrival of Android 12‘s stable release and dropped the source code to AOSP, the tinkering party is underway here at XDA. But unless you own a current-generation device like the OnePlus 9/9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21, there’s a very good chance that you will have to wait for a few months to have your OEM send across the latest dessert onto your phone.

But of course, this is XDA, home to the largest community collection of custom ROMs and many other aftermarket developments. While OEMs are restricted by several factors which limit their ability to provide a timely update, our community members can do a fantastic job at giving other enthusiasts a chance to try out the latest Android release on their phones, right now! Granted, the early works from developers working with inadequate (and often non-existent) official resources can’t possibly give us bug-free ROMs. But they do highlight how groups of like-minded individuals can achieve something great when they all put their minds to it.

With the large number of unofficial builds of Android 12-based custom ROMs popping up, we felt it would be a good idea to create an index of devices that have Android 12 ports available for them. Do note that these are unofficial builds and will very likely contain bugs. Please read the first few posts of each linked thread so you know the current status of the build before flashing it on your phone.

Note: In this article, we will only be providing a link to the first Android 12 custom ROM that we come across for a particular device. This does not serve as an endorsement of that particular build, nor are we suggesting that the work of others should be ignored. We are limiting what we link to in order to prevent this article from becoming too lengthy. Please visit the XDA forums for your device to see if there are other, possibly more complete, builds available.

List of devices with Android 12 Custom ROMs:

This is the current list of devices that have received an Android 12 custom ROM:

ASUS
1. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1
Lenovo
1. Lenovo Z6 Pro
Motorola
1. Moto G5S
2. Moto G9 Plus
Nokia
OnePlus
1. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T
2. OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R
3. OnePlus Nord
Realme
Samsung
Sony
1. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Xiaomi

1. ASUS

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (X00TD)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021

1.1. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1

If you have the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the beta release of official ArrowOS 12.0 build linked below. Note that the ROM ships with a source-built 4.19 kernel.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1

2. Lenovo

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Lenovo Z6 Pro (zippo)	POSP 5.0	October 16, 2021

2.1. Lenovo Z6 Pro

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855-powered Lenovo Z6 Pro can now run Android 12, thanks to an experimental build of Potato Open Sauce Project (POSP) custom ROM. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

POSP 5.0 based on Android 12 for the Lenovo Z6 Pro

3. Motorola

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Moto G5S (montana)	AOSP 12.0	October 23, 2021
2.	Moto G9 Plus (odessa)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021

3.1. Moto G5S

If you have a Moto G5S and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the vanilla AOSP 12.0 ROM linked below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Moto G5S

3.2. Moto G9 Plus

An unofficial build of ArrowOS on top of Android 12 is also available for the Moto G9 Plus. This ROM has some issues with Bluetooth and TWRP, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Moto G9 Plus

4. Nokia

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Nokia 6.1 (plate2_sprout)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
2.	Nokia 6.1 Plus (dragon_sprout)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
3.	Nokia 7 Plus (b2n_sprout)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
4.	Nokia 7.1 (crystal_sprout)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
5.	Nokia 8 (NB1)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 23, 2021
6.	Nokia 8.1 (phoenix_sprout)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 29, 2021

4.1. Nokia 6.1

An unofficial build of AospExtended 9.0 on top of Android 12 is now available for the Nokia 6.1. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 6.1

4.2. Nokia 6.1 Plus

If you have a Nokia 6.1 Plus and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial AospExtended 9.0 custom ROM linked below.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 6.1 Plus

4.3. Nokia 7 Plus

For those of you eagerly awaiting Android 12-based custom ROMs for your Nokia 7 Plus, we have some good news for you: an unofficial build of AospExtended is now available for this device. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 7 Plus

4.4. Nokia 7.1

The Nokia 7.1 has received a port of Android 12 through an unofficial build of AospExtended custom ROM. The ROM appears to be in good shape, with all basic hardware features working.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 7.1

4.5. Nokia 8

Launched back in 2017, the Snapdragon 835-powered Nokia 8 can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of ArrowOS 12.0 custom ROM.

ArrowOS 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 8

4.6. Nokia 8.1

Nokia 8.1 users can now taste Android 12, courtesy of an unofficial build of OctaviOS 3.0. This ROM requires the latest stock modem and bootloader, so make sure to download and flash the them beforehand.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 8.1

5. OnePlus

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	OnePlus 5 (cheeseburger) OnePlus 5T (dumpling)	AOSP 12.0 Pixel Experience 12	October 8, 2021 October 29, 2021
2.	OnePlus 8T (kebab) OnePlus 9R (lemonades)	AospExtended 9.0	October 29, 2021
3.	OnePlus Nord (avicii)	Pixel Experience 12	October 29, 2021

5.1. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

For those of you eagerly awaiting Android 12-based custom ROMs for your OnePlus 5, we have some good news for you: a vanilla AOSP 12 ROM is now available for this device. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AOSP 12.0 for the OnePlus 5

A unified beta build of Pixel Experience 12 is also available for the phone duo. The second SIM-Slot does not work for mobile data, though, and VoLTE may not work in this ROM.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 5/5T

5.2. OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R

Although the OnePlus 8T and the OnePlus 9R don’t share a common firmware, both of them can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial unified build of AospExtended 9.0.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 8T/9T

5.3. OnePlus Nord

OnePlus has yet to publish a Android 12 beta build for the mid-ranger OnePlus Nord, but an alpha release of Pixel Experience 12 ROM for this phone is already available on our forums.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus Nord

6. Realme

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Realme 6/6i [India]/6s (RMX2001/RMX2002)	Palladium OS 2.0	October 29, 2021
2.	Realme 6 Pro (RMX2061)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 23, 2021
3.	Realme C3 (RMX2020)	Pixel Experience 12	October 23, 2021

6.1. Realme 6/6i [India]/6s

The Realme 6 gets a taste of Android 12 through the Palladium OS 2.0 custom ROM. The build is also compatible with the Realme 6s and the Indian edition of the Realme 6i. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Palladium OS 2.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme 6/6i [India]/6s

6.2. Realme 6 Pro

An unofficial build of ArrowOS 12.0 brings the vanilla Android 12 experience to the Realme 6 Pro. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme 6 Pro

6.3. Realme C3

Android 12 comes to the Realme C3 in the form of an unofficial build of Pixel Experience 12 custom ROM. Since this is an early unofficial build, do intimate yourself of the bugs before flashing.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Realme C3

7. Samsung

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Samsung Galaxy A10 (a10)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 23, 2021
2.	Samsung Galaxy A20 (a20)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 23, 2021
3.	Samsung Galaxy A21s (a21s)	AOSP 12.0	October 23, 2021
4.	Samsung Galaxy A30 (a30)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 23, 2021
5.	Samsung Galaxy A40 (a40)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 23, 2021
6.	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (d1) Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (d2s) Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (d2x)	LineageOS 19.0	October 16, 2021
7.	Samsung Galaxy S10e (beyond0lte) Samsung Galaxy S10 (beyond1lte) Samsung Galaxy S10+ (beyond2lte)	LineageOS 19.0	October 14, 2021
8.	Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (gta4xl)	LineageOS 19.0	October 23, 2021

7.1. Samsung Galaxy A10

The Exynos 7884-powered Samsung Galaxy A10 has received an unofficial build of OctaviOS 3.0 custom ROM based on Android 12. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A10

7.2. Samsung Galaxy A20/A20e

If you’re looking for a vanilla Android 12 ROM to replace the One UI firmware on your Galaxy A20, you can opt for the unofficial OctaviOS 3.0 build linked below. The ROM is also compatible with the Galaxy A20e.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A20/A20e

7.3. Samsung Galaxy A21s

The Galaxy A21s can now have a taste of Android 12, thanks to an experimental AOSP 12.0 build. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Samsung Galaxy A21s

7.4. Samsung Galaxy A30

Android 12 for the Galaxy A30 is available in the form of an unofficial OctaviOS 3.0 build. Check out the ROM thread below and read the instructions carefully before flashing.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A30

7.5. Samsung Galaxy A40

An unofficial build of OctaviOS 3.0 custom ROM has brought Android 12 to the Galaxy A40. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A40

7.6. Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, and Note 10+ 5G

Samsung has yet to start the One UI 4.0 beta testing for the Galaxy Note 10 series, but you can already try out Android 12 through an unofficial LineageOS 19.0 release for the Exynos variants of these devices.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+/Note 10+ 5G

7.7. Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+

For those of you eagerly awaiting Android 12-based custom ROMs for your Galaxy S10, we have some good news for you: an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0 is now available for the Exynos variants. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+

7.8. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Both the Wi-Fi only and LTE variants of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. Keep in mind that you need to be on a stock One UI 3.x/Android 11 firmware before flashing this ROM.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

8. Sony

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (maple)	AOSP 12.0	October 29, 2021

8.1. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Your age-old Xperia XZ Premium can now run Android 12, courtesy of a vanilla AOSP 12 ROM compiled on top of Sony-provided binaries. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

9. Xiaomi

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Mi 5 (gemini)	AospExtended 9.0	October 23, 2021
2.	Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (gauguin)	Pixel Experience 12	October 29, 2021
3.	Mi 11 Lite 4G (courbet)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021
4.	Mi A1 (tissot_sprout)	AOSP 12.0	October 16, 2021
5.	Mi Mix 3 (perseus)	xdroidsp 2.0	October 29, 2021
6.	Mi Note 10 Lite (toco)	Kang OS 3.0	October 23, 2021
7.	POCO F1 (beryllium)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
8.	POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro (lmi)	Pixel Experience 12	October 23, 2021
9.	POCO F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40 (alioth)	Arrow OS 12.0	October 23, 2021
10.	POCO X2/Redmi K30 (phoenix)	POSP 5.0	October 16, 2021
11.	POCO X3 (surya)	AOSP 12.0	October 16, 2021
12.	POCO X3 Pro (vayu)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021
13.	Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5 (vince)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021
14.	Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael)	AOSP 12.0	October 5, 2021
15.	Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender)	Weeb Project	October 23, 2021
16.	Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)	Project Elixir 1.0	October 29, 2021
17.	Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo) Redmi Note 8T (willow)	AOSP 12.0	October 8, 2021
18.	Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India/10 Lite India (curtana) Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse) Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (excalibur) POCO M2 Pro (gram)	Project Elixir 1.0	October 29, 2021
19.	Redmi Note 10 (mojito/sunny)	Fluid 2.0	October 16, 2021
20.	Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet/sweetin) Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (sweetin)	AOSP 12.0	October 8, 2021
21.	Redmi S2/Y2 (ysl)	AOSP 12.0	October 16, 2021

9.1. Mi 5

Launched back in 2016, the Snapdragon 820-powered Mi 5 can now run Android 12, thanks an unofficial build of AospExtended 9.0 custom ROM.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi 5

9.2. Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G

Those of you having a Mi 10T Lite (sold as the Mi 10i in India and the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in China) and want to try out vanilla Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the Pixel Experience 12 build linked below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G

9.3. Mi 11 Lite 4G

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM instead of the MIUI skin on your Mi 11 Lite 4G, you can opt for the ArrowOS 12.0 beta build. The ROM appears to be stable, albeit SELinux is in permissive mode.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi 11 Lite 4G

9.4 Mi A1

Xiaomi didn’t update its first Android One device officially beyond Android Pie, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. In fact, a vanilla AOSP 12 ROM for the Mi A1 has already popped up in our forums. Check it out below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Mi A1

9.5 Mi Mix 3

The Mi Mix 3 gets a taste of Android 12 through the xdroidsp 2.0 custom ROM. This ROM has some issues with the second SIM and SELinux policies, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

xdroidsp 2.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi Mix 3

9.6 Mi Note 10 Lite

If you have a Mi Note 10 Lite and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the official build of Kang OS 3.0 custom ROM linked below.

Kang OS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi Note 10 Lite

9.7. POCO F1

If you’re looking for an Android 12-based custom ROM for your POCO F1, you can try out the community build of AospExtended 9.0 ROM. There are some bugs, though, so ensure that you intimate yourself of the same before proceeding.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the POCO F1

9.8. POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro

Those of you having a POCO F2 Pro (sold as the Redmi K30 Pro in China) and want to try out vanilla Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the alpha build of Pixel Experience custom ROM linked below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro

9.9. POCO F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40

Apart from the official public beta version of Android 12 from Xiaomi, POCO F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40 users can also try out the early build of Arrow OS 12.0 custom ROM to get a taste of the latest iteration of Android on their phone.

Arrow OS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the POCO F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40

9.10. POCO X2/Redmi K30

The POCO X2 (the global edition of the Redmi K30) has received a taste of Android 12 courtesy of an unofficial POSP 5.0 build. The ROM offers a nearly stock Android experience, but it still has a couple of bugs that need to be ironed out.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the POCO X2/Redmi K30

9.11. POCO X3

The POCO X3 and the POCO X3 NFC share a common firmware — a design that helped these devices to get a unified AOSP 12 custom ROM. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

AOSP 12.0 for the POCO X3

9.12. POCO X3 Pro

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM instead of the MIUI skin on your POCO X3 Pro, you can opt for the early release build of ArrowOS 12.0.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the POCO X3 Pro

9.13. Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5

It’s great to see that development for the Redmi 5 Plus (sold as the Redmi Note 5 in India) is still going strong, as an unofficial build of ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 is now available for this phone. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5

9.14. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855-powered Redmi K20 Pro (sold as the Mi 9T Pro in certain regions) is the first phone to receive an Android 12 custom ROM. Grab the latest build of the ROM from the thread below and give it a shot.

AOSP 12.0 for the Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

9.15. Redmi Note 7/7S

The Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7S share a common firmware, which is why both of these devices have now received a unified Android 12 custom ROM in the form of Weeb Project. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Weeb Project based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 7/7S

9.16. Redmi Note 7 Pro

The “Pro” variant of the Redmi Note 7 gets a taste of Android 12, thanks to an official build of the Project Elixir 1.0 custom ROM. Check it out below.

Project Elixir 1.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 7 Pro

9.17. Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T

The Redmi Note 8 and the Note 8T have received a unified Android 12-based AOSP ROM. If you are ready to ignore some minor glitches, the ROM appears to be in pretty good shape for something that is being based on a brand new OS version that was launched this week.

AOSP 12.0 for the Redmi Note 8/8T

9.18. Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India/10 Lite India, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and POCO M2 Pro

Xiaomi has a bunch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G-powered devices in its portfolio with a very similar hardware configuration. All those devices – collectively known as “miatoll” – have received a unified build of Project Elixir 1.0 on top of Android 12.

Project Elixir 1.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India/10 Lite India, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and POCO M2 Pro

9.19. Redmi Note 10

If you have a Redmi Note 10 and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial build of Fluid 2.0 custom ROM linked below.

Fluid 2.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 10

9.20. Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

An unofficial build of AOSP 12.0 brings vanilla Android 12 experience to the Redmi Note 10 Pro. The ROM is also compatible with the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max

9.21. Redmi S2/Y2

If you still have a Redmi Y2 (sold as the Redmi S2 in China) lying around, you can now flash this vanilla AOSP ROM to get a taste of Android 12. There are a few bugs that you would need to deal with, though. For instance, the Goodix fingerprint sensor is buggy, and SELinux is set as permissive.

AOSP 12.0 for the Redmi S2/Y2

Android 12 Google Apps

Apart from the ROMs mentioned above, we are going to be seeing a lot of custom builds of Android 12 released in the coming weeks. However, not all custom ROMs ship with pre-installed Google apps. In case you’re looking for a suitable GApps distribution, then you’ll be happy to know that the maintainers have already laid the groundwork to support the latest version of Android.

1. BiTGApps

XDA Senior Member TheHitMan has recently released an alpha version of the BiTGApps package. The new branch, tagged as 3.0, focuses specifically on Android 12.

Download BiTGApps

2. NikGapps

The maintainer of the NikGapps project, XDA Senior Member Nikhil, has also started releasing Android 12-comaptible GApps packages.

Download NikGapps

Have you spotted a custom ROM on our forums for a device we haven’t covered yet? Let us know in the comments below!

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What do you think about Facebook’s new ‘Meta’ name?

Last week, Facebook revealed that it was rebranding itself as ‘Meta.’ The new name is a reference to the “Metaverse,” a term loosely defined as interconnected virtual reality experiences, which Facebook Meta is now investing plenty of time and money into. Now that the dust has settled, what do you think about the new company name?

The news arrived during Facebook’s “Connect” livestream, where the company talked about its efforts in augmented reality and virtual reality. Jason Koebler summed up the event nicely in a Vice article as, “a delusional fever dream cribbed most obviously from dystopian science fiction and misleading or outright fabricated virtual reality product pitches from the last decade.” The event was also subject to a few recurring jokes on social media, especially regarding the bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce that Zuckerberg had on a shelf.

why does he have sweet baby rays bbq on the decorative shelf pic.twitter.com/qyytoSjv0z

— conar (@subtoconnorpls) October 28, 2021

tfw you have sweet baby rays (or maybe you are out. honestly i cant tell) pic.twitter.com/jMIDxtnm67

— Incognito Finito (@incognitofinito) October 29, 2021

Jokes aside, it’s difficult to see the rebranding as anything but a distraction from the dumpster fire (lovingly pictured above) that is Facebook’s problems. The company has been heavily criticized for its lack of enforcement against high-profile users, tax avoidance (like nearly every other tech company), privacy policy changes in WhatsApp, allowing hate speech, and much more. The United States Federal Trade Commission is also attempting to reverse Facebook/Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp, but that seems unlikely to succeed.

Importantly, the name change only applies to Facebook as a company. Facebook as a social network will continue to have the same name, as will Instagram, WhatsApp, and other services. However, the company is rebranding its Oculus virtual reality division to Meta — the Oculus Quest headset is now the Meta Quest.

So, what do you think about the new name? Do you think it might help Facebook push back against criticism? Do you think it’s a good move as Facebook pivots to AR and VR content? Head on down to the comment section and talk it out.

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