Redmi 1S v31 ROM ( version 31 ) is currently under testing

Xiaomi is currently testing v31 ROM for the Redmi 1S. This is good news for Redmi 1S users as it supposedly improves RAM management, heat issue and other improvements.

Let's hope Xiaomi will put out a better optimized software compared to the international version (JHCMIBE29.0), China version (JHCCNBE29.0) or even the JHCCNBD24.0 ROM.

Head over to the Redmi 1S English forums here. If you know how to read Chinese go here for more information.

Redmi 1S - Change Notification lights

On the Xiaomi Redmi 1S there are various colours that you can choose from, for your notification light.

Here's how.

Goto 'Settings' on your homescreen.

Under the General Settings tab, scroll down to Device section, then choose 'Notification light'.

Tap on Notifications light color, Calls light color or Messages light color.

Redmi 1S available notification light colors are blue, red, yellow, green, cyan, white and violet.

Redmi 1S - Apps in JHCMIBE29.0 Global ROM

Screenshots of the Redmi 1S homescreen and apps that are available in JHCMIBE29.0 Global ROM.

Apps on Homescreen : Camera, Gallery, Music, Themes, Settings, Notes, Google Play Store.

Apps in Tools subfolder : Clock, Recorder, FM Radio, Torch, Calculator and Compass.

Calendar, Weather, Mail, MiTalk, Explorer, Security. ( Super Backup is not a default app ).

Apps in System subfolder : Mi Cloud, Downloads, Updater, Password, Backup, Report Bug and SIM Toolkit.

Google apps : Gmail, Chrome, Youtube, Maps, Google+, Hangouts, Photos, Play Music, Voice Search, Google Settings, Play Newsstand, Play Books, Play Games, Play Movies and Drive.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S - Notification and charging lights

The Xiaomi Redmi 1S charging lights are red, amber and green ; low to high charge.

Charging ( amber light )

Redmi 1S charging light ( green )

Xiaomi Redmi 1S - What is in the box

Just got two Xiaomi Redmi 1S for some old folks I know. Let's take a look what is inside the box of this budget phone.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S box

What's inside the box

3 pin charging adapter

Redmi 1S charging adapter

Slot for USB cable

Sim Card sleeve ( micro sim adapter ).

Redmi 1S phone box

Inside the box

Battery and cable

Redmi 1S 2050mAh battery

Redmi 1S - USB to micro USB cable

Micro USB and mic

Back facing camera and LED flash

Front facing camera and sensor

Power and volume buttons

Capacitive touch buttons ( no backlight ). Notification light is below the Home button.

Dual Sim and micro SD slot. These are standard Sim slots. Do not forcefully insert your micro Sim Card. Use the adapters provided.

Remove battery before inserting Sim Card

Micro SD can be inserted without removing battery

Battery level on first charge

Redmi 1S screen protector

Screen protector instructions in Chinese ( Mandarin )

Bundle in screen protector- 2 pieces of SP, 1 static film, 1 practice SP, cleaning cloth and 2 tapes

Will post more topics on Xiaomi Redmi 1S soon. Stay tuned.