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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Reportedly Receiving MIUI 9.5 OTA Update

by Loknath Das March 28, 2018

written by Loknath Das

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Reportedly Receiving MIUI 9.5 OTA Update

Redmi Note 4 units have reportedly started receiving the latest MIUI 9.5 stable build, as per user reports. The MIUI 9.5.4.0.NCFMIFA update has an approximate file size of 425MB and brings several new features and bug fixes to the Redmi Note 5’s predecessor. The update comes in the wake of Xiaomi’s announcement that 30 of the company’s smartphones – including the dated Mi 3 and Redmi 3 – will get the MIUI 9.5 build, over OTA, in the coming weeks.

According to a report by GSMArena, which cites Redmi Note 4 users, the mid-range smartphone has received its latest MIUI update albeit based on top of Android Nougat. As per screenshots submitted by users, the software update comes with fixes for issues such as top sites in Mi browser, dual apps in WhatsApp, App Vault, home screen freezing, system launcher bugs, weather info in status bar, automatic updates, and UI adjustments. While not mentioned, the update is expected to bring the latest Android security patch.

The OTA update comes more than a week after Xiaomi was reported to have started seeding the nightly build of MIUI 9.5 to select Redmi Note 4 users. Nightly builds are usually sent across to randomly selected users in order to obtain user feedback before a wider rollout.

Just recently, Xiaomi had announced updates for several of its smartphones including the latest Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi Note 5, Mi Max 2, and so on. The update will roll out to eligible smartphones gradually via OTA. You can, alternatively, check for updates by going into Settings > About phone > System updates.

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March 28, 2018 0 comment

Tech Update

Infinix Hot S3 Now Getting Face Unlock via OTA Update in India

by Loknath Das March 15, 2018

written by Loknath Das

Infinix Hot S3 Now Getting Face Unlock via OTA Update in India

HIGHLIGHTS

This is the company’s first phone to get Face Unlock
The feature is accessible via Settings menu
The feature will be available for all existing and new users

Transsion-owned Infinix Mobile on Wednesday announced the rollout of Face Unlock feature on its Infinix Hot S3 in India for all existing and new users. The smartphone was launched in India in February 2018. It comes with features including a 20-megapixel selfie camera with dual soft light LED flash and a Full View display. The Face Unlock feature will be rolled out in the form of an OTA update.

To activate the feature, you need to go into Settings > Security > Location > Face ID. From the menu, tap on Set up lock screen passcode and choose from PIN, Password, and Pattern. Once done, tap Continue, tap Yes, and then select Add Face ID. After a complete scan is done, the phone will display Face ID successfully enrolled. To check, lock your phone, press the power button, and align your face to unlock it.

Infinix Hot S3 specifications

The dual-SIM (Nano) Infinix Hot S3 runs XOS 3.0 on top of Android Oreo. The phone sports a 5.65-inch HD+ (720×1440 pixels) Full View display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, paired with 3GB/ 4GB of RAM and 32GB/ 64GB inbuilt storage. Storage is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB).

In terms of optics, the Hot S3 has a 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF, 5P lens and dual LED flash. On the other side, the selfie camera has a 20-megapixel sensor with the same specifications as the one on the back. Additionally, there is a 4000mAh battery with xCharge backing the internals.

Connectivity options on the Infinix Hot S3 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Bluetooth v4.2. Sensors on the phone are accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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March 15, 2018 0 comment

Gadgets News

Google Pixel 2 Receives Out-Of-Cycle OTA Update, Some Users Report

by Loknath Das January 19, 2018

written by Loknath Das

Google Pixel 2 Receives Out-Of-Cycle OTA Update, Some Users Report

Days after releasing the January Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices, Google has now ostensibly pushed a new OTA (over-the-air) update for its Pixel 2 devices. Some users have confirmed the rollout of the new update that brings build number OPM2.171019.016. However, Google hasn’t yet listed the same version on its factory images or OTA downloads pages.

Some Google Pixel 2 users have reported the rollout of the new Android update on Reddit, as spottedby folks at 9to5Google. “I got it too, new build number, OPM2.171019.016. Maybe bug fix, I know we need some of those,” one of the Redditors wrote in response to the first source who also provided a couple of screenshots evidently showing the latest build. The provided screenshots highlight that the new OTA update doesn’t make any changes to the Android security patch. Also, the Android version is 8.1.0 (Oreo) that was released last month.

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The list of changes that come through the fresh out-of-cycle OTA update is mysterious so far. But one of the users on Reddit points out that the update fixes Google Assistant to enable shuffling of tracks from the native music library. Contrarily, another user on the same thread claims that the update brings a battery draining issue.

If we take a look at some of the recent reports, there are issues with third-party mesh routers and the default ‘Now Playing’ song recognition feature are yet to be addressed. The new update might resolve some of them.

We’ve reached out to Google to get more clarity on the new OTA update for the Pixel 2 devices and will update this space accordingly.

Earlier this month, Google released the January Android security update as its next big OTA rollout for compatible Pixel and Nexus devices, including the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, and Pixel XL among others. The update mainly resolved 38 issues through two different patches dated 2018-01-01 and 2018-01-05. Amongst other vulnerabilities, the security update also patched the vulnerability related to the media framework that could let a remote attacker execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.

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January 19, 2018 0 comment

Gadgets News

OnePlus Downplays Backdoor Issue on Testing App, Says OTA Update Will Remove Root Access

by Loknath Das November 21, 2017

written by Loknath Das

OnePlus Downplays Backdoor Issue on Testing App, Says OTA Update Will Remove Root Access

OnePlus received fresh criticism from experts as well as users of the OnePlus 3, 3T, and 5 for leaving behind a testing app that could leave a backdoor, allowing root access to be gained without unlocking the phone. The Chinese company has finally come out and defended its move. OnePlus has downplayed the root access exploit, and said even this access will be removed from the app in an upcoming over-the-air update.

OnePlus explained that EngineerMode app presence in its devices won’t provide root access for third-party apps, and, even otherwise, root privileges without unlocking the phone can only only be gained with physical access to the device in USB debugging mode.

“Yesterday, we received a lot of questions regarding an apk found in several devices, including our own, named EngineerMode, and we would like to explain what it is. EngineerMode is a diagnostic tool mainly used for factory production line functionality testing and after sales support,” said a member from OxygenOS team.

“We’ve seen several statements by community developers that are worried because this apk grants root privileges. While, it can enable adb root which provides privileges for adb commands, it will not let 3rd-party apps access full root privileges. Additionally, adb root is only accessible if USB debugging, which is off by default, is turned on, and any sort of root access would still require physical access to your device,” the staff member added.

A Twitter user in a series of tweets explained how the exploit can be used to gain root access on the OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, and OnePlus 5. Carl Pei, Co-Founder OnePlus, had at the time confirmed that the company was looking into the issue.

“While we don’t see this as a major security issue, we understand that users may still have concerns and therefore we will remove the adb root function from EngineerMode in an upcoming OTA,” the company confirmed in its forum post.

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November 21, 2017 0 comment

Tech Update

Android 8.0 Oreo OTA Update Files Now Available for Nexus, Pixel Devices

by Loknath Das September 3, 2017

written by Loknath Das

Android 8.0 Oreo OTA Update Files Now Available for Nexus, Pixel Devices

HIGHLIGHTS

Android 8.0 Oreo’s OTA files available for Pixel, Nexus devices
Factory images also available for compatible devices
Android’s latest version Oreo was announced last week

Google is finally making the OTA files for Android 8.0 Oreo available for compatible Nexus and all Pixel devices. The company launched Android 8.0 Oreo last week, and at the time, factory images only meant for developers were made available apart from OTA updates for those in the Android beta program. Now, it has listing the Nexus and Pixel factory images on their respective pages, and made the OTA update files also available for side-loading.

Notably, Google has made some changes to the naming scheme of the Oreo builds. Pixel and Pixel XLusers will see build OPR6.170623.012 while Pixel C has OPR6.170623.010 as build number. The Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X has OPR6.170623.013 build number. As we mentioned, last week, apart from the OTA updates that were rolled out to Android Beta devices, these system images were also made available for those who could not wait, listed as developer builds.

For those unaware, Google’s latest mobile operating system update aims to improve security while adds new features. Some of the popular Android 8.0 Oreo features listed by Google include faster boot times, Notification dots, auto fill and smart text selection, redesigned Settings, revamped Google Now, and Picture in Picture mode among others.

Google has already made Android O update available for Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones along with the Pixel C tablet from 2015. The latest version is being rolled out as OTA update in a phased manner. Since Android Oreo announcement, several handset makers have already announced update timelines for their respective devices.

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September 3, 2017 0 comment

Education

UPSC CDS Exam II 2016 OTA course: Final result declared, check it now

by Loknath Das August 28, 2017

written by Loknath Das

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services examination (CDS II) 2016.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services examination (CDS II) 2016 (Officers Training Academy (OTA) course on its official website.

Candidates can check their results by clicking here. A Pdf file containing the name of qualified candidates with their roll numbers and a write-up about the results will be displayed.

A list of 328 (258 + 70) candidates has been released in order of their merit. They have been selected on the basis of the results of the CDS Exam (II), 2016 conducted by the UPSC and interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the (i) Officers Training Academy, Chennai, for 106th Short Service Commission Course (for Men) and (ii) Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 20th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) Course, commencing in October, 2017. The list of 106th Short Service Commission Course (for Men) also includes the names of the candidates who were recommended earlier on the basis of the result of the same examination for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course(s).

There are 175 vacancies for Short Service Commission Course (for Men)and 11 for 20th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) Course. The results of medical examination have not been considered in preparing the merit list.

The candidature of all these candidates is provisional at the moment as verification of date of birth and educational qualifications remains to done.

For any query contact the facilitation counter of UPSC near the Exam Hall Building in its campus or call on telephone Nos. 011- 23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10am and 5pm on any working day.

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August 28, 2017 0 comment