Redmi 1S - Update version JHCCNBF37.0 is out

A new update for Redmi 1S (China) is out. JHCCNBF37.0 full ROM can be downloaded from here. Finally, the feature to automatically save your music,photos and videos to the external SDcard is possible in this version. It took them quite awhile to offer it to users.

The Global version (JHCMIBF37.0) is not updated yet, but we will see it soon enough.

Size comparison between Redmi 1S, Redmi Note and Xperia V

Here are some photos compared side by side between Redmi 1S, Redmi Note and Sony Xperia V. Enjoy and I apologize for the dirty screens. :p

From left to right : Sony Xperia V, Redmi 1S and Redmi Note.

From top to bottom: Sony Xperia V, Redmi 1S and Redmi Note. Redmi 1S has TPU cover, Redmi Note and Xperia V is without extra covers.

Redmi 1S - Sensitive buttons and reboots

Grabbing and holding the Redmi 1S can be tricky and to a point, annoying due to it's sensitive volume and power buttons. And especially when taking in and out of a pocket or bag. I have experienced multiple phone reboots and power off from accidental touches. Some users also accidently went into 'Fastboot' mode. There are two solutions to this problem.

Protective cover

First solution, buy a protective/flip cover that will prevent accidental button touches. Best to just head over to a mobile phone accessories shop to try on a cover before you buy. The Xiaomi soft silicone case(TPU) does not work.

Button settings

Second solution is to disable your power button when lockscreen is activated and enable 'Prevent Pocket Dials' option. These settings are available in the Redmi Note as well. Here's how.

First setting : Goto > Settings

Under 'Device' section, goto > Buttons

Enable 'Disable Power button menu'. The switch will turn orange when the option is enabled. Let's now proceed to the next setting.

Second setting : Goto > Settings > Display

Enable 'Prevent Pocket Dials' option. The switch will turn orange when activated.

Hopefully that will solve the mysterious reboots and fastboot mode problem for you.

Redmi 1S - JHCMIBF36.0 is on OTA

Redmi 1S new update JHCMIBF36.0 is on OTA but full ROM is not available yet for download. There were some confusion that the Redmi 1S has the feature to automatically save photos and videos directly to the external sdcard. This was probably due to a blunder made by a Mod/admin on the Taiwan MIUI facebook. So, there is no such feature yet in this update.

Changes should be the same as the China WCDMA version released earlier.

Full Recovery ROM is available for download now here.

Fastboot ROM(Malaysia) can be downloaded here.
Fastboot ROM(Singapore) can be downloaded here.

Fastboot ROM(India) v34 was available for download previously, it seems like that link is taken down on the official site. If you need it, go to this MIUI India fansite. The Indian Fastboot ROM has flipkart and other additional languages compared to Malaysia/Singapore ROMs.

*Latest update: Good news for Redmi 1S users, it is rumored that the next update version will have an option to automatically save photos and videos to the external sdcard.

Redmi 1S - JHCCNBF36.0 version released

JHCCNBF36.0 ( for  Redmi 1S-WCDMA/CDMA China ) version is now available on OTA and download. Changelog was posted by an administrator on the MIUI forums. Supposedly fixed - phone app do not response in some circumstances and optimized folder display height when it is opened.

JHCMIBF36.0 is not on OTA or download yet.

Redmi 1S - Getting delayed Whatsapp messages

Not getting Whatsapp messages almost instantly? Or phone will only get notification 15 minutes later? Whatsapp push notification not working? The problem that is causing this is most likely a cleaner app that is installed on your phone. Any cleaner that have the ability to clear Whatsapp from memory. In this case, it's MIUI's built-in cleaner app.

Solution? Open Whatsapp and go back to homescreen. Access the 'recent apps tray' by pressing the 'Options' capacitive touch button for a second or more. Now, there should be a little red lock sign near the top of Whatsapp icon. If there is no lock sign on the Whatsapp icon, simply swipe the icon down and it will be locked in memory. Enjoy your almost instant Whatsapp messages.

Redmi 1S 4G/LTE will be available soon - China

Xiaomi has announced that the new Redmi 1S 4G/LTE version will be available soon in China. Here are some of the specification of the Redmi 1S LTE.

 Click on picture to enlarge. Credits goes to Katez on the MIUI forums.

The new Redmi 1S LTE has a Mediatek MTK MT6582 Quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, Mali 400 GPU, single SIM slot, 2200mAh battery and other specs are almost identical to the Redmi 1S 3G.

Redmi 1S - Google apps that keeps reinstalling

Having Google apps that keep coming back to haunt you even after uninstalling them? Getting that optimizing apps appearing on every restart? I had that problem when I got the version 29 onwards with my Redmi 1S. My solution is easy without getting your hands dirty with installing 3rd party Recovery softwares. Here's how.

First, open up Google Play store and find the Google apps that you want to uninstall. Make sure you update all the Google apps. After that, reboot the phone.

Now, uninstall all Google apps through Google Play store (goto 'My apps') that you don't need. Reboot your phone and voila! No more creepy apps.

Steps summarized:

1. Find and update all Google apps.
2. Reboot phone.
3. Uninstall all Google apps(via Google Play store) you don't need.
4. Reboot phone.

*It's also important to take note that I have disabled 'Automatic restore' under Settings>Backup & reset>Automatic restore 'turned off'.

Redmi 1S - New update JHCMIBF35.0

Redmi 1S received another update today, JHCMIBF35.0 right after a day JHCMIBF34.0 was released.

Changelog shows there is a fix for some apps icons that supposedly didn't appear after updating. I did not have this issue though. Someone on a forum did mentioned that the stock browser icon was missing. Not sure what other fixes were done under the hood.

There are some noticeable improvements like much smoother UI, better RAM management and better battery life compared to the previous Global version 29.

Here's the Antutu benchmark for JHCMIBF35.0.

Redmi 1S - JHCMIBF34.0 is up on OTA

The Redmi 1S gets an update today which is JHCMIBF34.0. The global version skipped two versions, version 31 and 33.

Redmi 1S soft silicone case

Here's some photos of the Redmi 1S soft silicone case(TPU) from Xiaomi.

Redmi 1S soft case : Packaging

Redmi 1S black silicone case. Smooth matte finish and translucent.

Redmi 1S soft case on a metal grey back cover.

TPU case from Xiaomi fits quite nicely around the edges of the phone.

Redmi Note ( Enhanced Version ) Unboxing Photos - Malaysia

Well, I just got a Redmi Note ( Enhanced Version ) here in my hands. Let's see what is inside the Xiaomi box.

Redmi Note : What's in the box?

Redmi Note standard adapter box

 

Redmi Note adapter

Redmi Note simcard sleeve ( adapter )

Redmi Note starter manual.

Redmi Note battery.

Micro USB to USB cable.

Phone back cover.

From left to right; Notification light (not visible in this photo), front facing camera, earpiece, sensor.

Volume and power buttons.

Micro USB port and bottom mic.

Redmi Note; top mic and 3.5mm jack

Redmi Note dual sim and micro sd card slot in the middle. 1 WCDMA/GSM (3G) slot, 1 GSM(2G) slot and Microsd card slot.

Remove battery to insert MicroSD card, and Sim card.

Battery level at first charge. The charging(notification) light in red.