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  1. Android News

    LineageOS now supports a wide variety of Xiaomi devices

    LineageOS 14.1 now supports the Xiaomi Mi 5s, Mi 4c, and the Xiaomi Mi MIX.
  2. Android News

    TWRP is now available for the HTC U11, Fairphone 2, and more

    The popular custom recovery TWRP has been released for a handful of new devices including the following. . . HTC U11 (ocn) Fairphone 2 (fp2) Acer Liquid Z500 (Z500) Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (cs02) Xiaomi Mi 5s (capricorn) Wingtech Redmi 2 (wt88047) Lenovo A7000-a...
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    Xiaomi Mi 5s review calls it a 'great phone you can't buy'

    The latest Xiaomi Mi 5s review praises the phone for its display, build quality and value. But it does have a few downsides which include lack of OIS and a microSD card slot. But the worst is the phone's availability since it is hard to find in Europe and nearly impossible to buy the US.
  4. Android News

    Global ROM for Xiaomi Mi 5S now available

    Xiaomi has released a stable global ROM of MIUI V8 for the Mi 5S. The ROM had an extensive alpha/beta testing period before being made available for the general public.
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    Root Notifications issues!

    Hey everyone. I recently got xiaomi Mi5s. Pretty device, very fast, definition of value for money. But, I have faced many issues with notifications from several apps. For example viber, Gmail, instagram mainly. I have turned off the data saver from settings>battery bla bla. Also I have added all...
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    Xiaomi Mi 5s review says it takes one step forward, and one step back

    Zi from GizChina just published their review of the Xiaomi Mi 5s, and while they enjoyed some aspects of it, they ultimately felt Xiaomi dropped the ball as well. They weren't happy with the camera quality, felt Xiaomi should have included a microSD card slot, and said the speaker quality was...
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    Xiaomi Mi 5s review says it's a great flagship with excellent build quality

    GSM Arena just published their review of the Xiaomi Mi 5s, and they felt it picks things up where its predecessor left off. While most of the specs are upgraded from the regular Mi 5, they did think it was odd to leave out OIS, the IR blaster and Gorilla Glass 4 protection.
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    You can watch all of the Xiaomi Mi 5s promo videos here

    Xiaomi officially announced the Mi 5s today, and with it they released a few promotional videos for the device. You can watch all three of these videos right here to learn about the camera, the fingerprint sensor and the overall device itself.
  9. Android News

    Xiaomi Mi 5S unveiled with SD821, Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 12MP main camera for $300

    The phone features a unibody aluminum shell which tapers off as back meets the edges and 2.5D protective glass on the front, making the phone look a lot more rounded than the Mi 5. Specifications include a Snapdragon 821 processor, 5.15-inch 1080 display, 3200mAh battery, an ultrasonic...
  10. Android News

    1.82 million register for the Xiaomi Mi 5S ahead of its official unveiling

    A report out of China claims that more than 1.82 million people have already registered for the Xiaomi Mi 5S, despite the fact that the phone hasn't been officially announced yet.
  11. Android News

    Xiaomi Mi 5S leak shows off the phone's design and its Sept 29 retail launch date

    There are a handful of newly leaked images of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5S which hit the web today. The images reveal that the phone will have a circular button below its display and show off the dual camera on the back of the Mi 5S Plus variant. There's also an image of a promotional posted which...
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    Xiaomi Mi 5s will have a ceramic body, launches September 27th

    We've been slowly getting leaks about the Xiaomi Mi 5s which launches on September 27th, the latest of which is official word that the phone's body will be ceramic. Most devices are made of a glass, plastic, or hybrid material. Although that sounds like a sensitive, easily breakable material...
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    Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5S price and a camera sample leaks in latest rumors

    Xiaomi is rumored to launch the Mi 5S soon, and some new details have leaked out about the device. We see a photo that claims to be from the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone, and another rumor that says the device will be priced at CNY 1,999 (which is about $300).
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    Latest Xiaomi Mi 5S teaser shows off the phone's dual-camera

    We're four days out from the unveiling of the Xiaomi Mi 5S, but the company seems intent on revealing all of the phone's features before then. The latest teaser image from Xiaomi shows off the phone's dual-camera module. The phone is expected to make its official debut on September 27.
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    Xiaomi Mi 5S teaser touts its 164k AnTuTu score

    This may be a first. Xiaomi has released its latest teaser for the Xiaomi Mi 5S which shows the phone's 164,119 score achieved with the AnTuTU benchmark app. The phone is expected to have an impressive spec list, so it's not surprising that Xiaomi is working hard to convince people that it'll...
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    Xiaomi Mi 5S shows impressive Antutu benchmark numbers

    As you'd expect, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5S and its Snapdragon 820 which is paired with 6GB of RAM is more than capable to tearing through AnTuTu to achieve an impressive score. That number? 164,002. We all know that benchmarks can't always be trusted, but it's a good indication that the Xiaomi...
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    Xiaomi sends out press invites to the Mi 5S launch event on September 27

    We only have to wait another 8 days until the Xiaomi Mi 5S is unveiled. The company has officially scheduled the phone's launch event for September 27 and has sent out invitations to members of the press. The phone is expected to feature a Snapdragon 821 chipset, 5.15-inch display, 6GB of RAM...
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    An image of the Xiaomi Mi 5s' back panel has leaked

    A new image of the Xiaomi Mi 5s has leaked and shows off the rear panel of the upcoming device. The Mi 5s will feature a glass back and a rear 16MP camera with a dual-LED flash.
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    Xiaomi Mi 5S may use Qualcomm's ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

    A new leak suggests Xiaomi will use Qualcomm's Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, called Sense ID, in the Xiaomi Mi 5S. The Sense ID sensor uses ultrasonic waves to read the identity of a fingerprint, a technology which would allow a fingerprint to be hidden under glass or metal.
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    AnTuTu listing for the Xiaomi Mi 5S confirms the phone has a Snapdragon 821 SoC, 1080p display

    Multiple leaks have revealed pretty much everything there is to know about the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5S, but a new listing for the phone within AnTuTu confirms that the device will feature the new Snapdragon 821 processor and a 5.15-inch 1080p display,
  21. Android News

    Rumored Xiaomi Mi 5s specifications revealed

    The Xiaomi Mi 5s is in the news today thanks to a new rumor which claims the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor which will be clocked at 2.4 GHz. The phone will also feature a 3490mAh battery, 6BG of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 16MP primary camera with 4-axim OIS.
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    Xiaomi cuts the price of all Mi 5 devices by ~$30

    Xiaomi's smartphones are already cheap compared to the competition but the latest move by the OEM plans to make them even more competitive. Lei Jun, Co-founder of Xiaomi has announced they will be cutting the price of all Xiaomi Mi 5 variants (so the Mi 5, Mi 5s and Mi 5 Pro) by 200 Yuan (which...
  23. Android News

    Xiaomi Mi 5s leak reveals dual-camera on the back

    A leaked render of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5s has hit the web, showing off two camera lenses on the back of the phone. The image seemingly confirms previous rumors that Xiaomi has started sourcing a dual-camera sensor from Samsung. The Xiaomi Mi 5s is expected to be a beefed up version of the Mi...
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    Xiaomi's Mi 5s is rumored to come with a 3D touch display and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

    A new rumor out of China claims to know what Xiaomi is going to put in their upcoming Mi 5s smartphone. We've heard about this device in the past, and it is supposed to launch in the second half of this year. The rumor says that Xiaomi will be using a pressure sensitive display (ala 3D touch)...