V9.6.3.0.OEIMIFD Global Stable released for Redmi Note 5/Pro

Xiaomi just released V9.6.3.0.OEIMIFD Global Stable for the Redmi Note 5/Pro. Those who are updating from much earlier versions will get a bigger file size update like 680MB or 706MB. For users who are not sure which incremental file update to use, just download the full ROM and update your phone. The full ROM can be found here.

Camera

For convenience sake, I'll be comparing photos between V9.5.13.0.OEIMIFA and V9.6.3.0.OEIMIFD since I'm updating from V9.5.13.0.OEIMIFA.

All photos are taken in:

1. Auto mode ( unless stated otherwise )
2. Picture quality is High
3. Contrast, saturation and sharpness is Normal
4. All photos are taken 35 cm away( from the nearest object ); phone is placed on a fixed stand and position.
5. Auto exposure settings is center-weighted.
6. Light intensity near the objects are about 150 lux ( measured with Lux Meter by Doggo apps ). So it's considered below average lighting condition.

HDR off/No flash. Top photo is V9.5.13.0.OEIMIFA, bottom photo is V9.6.3.0.OEIMIFD.

Portrait mode.  Top photo is V9.5.13.0.OEIMIFA, bottom photo is V9.6.3.0.OEIMIFD.

Portrait mode works fine on V9.6.3.0.OEIMIFD.

Changeable lizard on my plant. The only light source is from a very dim overhead light bulb. Portrait mode, handheld, ISO 2000, shutter speed 1/17.

I've taken various shots and all of them are identical in terms of colour tone, white balance, ISO and shutter speed. So there are no difference between these two firmwares. Portrait mode works fine on both versions.

There are no notification bugs and portable WiFi hotspot is working fine.

TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Router

Got this cheap TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 v4 router for the coming free internet speed upgrade from my ISP. As a N router user for the past few years, this is considered a pretty good upgrade for me.

Setting up the router was quite a breeze and several specific ISP profiles are there to quickly get you up and running. Navigating through the router management UI is fast and responsive.

You'll need to enter your admin password when you boot up the router for the first time. Choose a password which has a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters and mix with some numbers in between.

Rebooting and powering on the router takes some time, which is longer than my old Asus router.

Stability

The router is on and connected to the internet for 3 weeks plus now. It is still running without any issues supporting about 20 devices in the house. Stability wise, I'd say it's pretty good.

Coverage

So far I've only observed the 2.4Ghz band and it is actually slightly better than my Asus that has 9dbi high gain antennas.

Archer C7 Version 4.

What's in the box? CAT 5e LAN cable, 3 detachable antennas, power adapter, quick installation guide, router itself.

TP-Link Archer C7 12V/2A adapter.

CAT 5E 24AWG LAN cable.

From left to right; power connector, power button, reset button, USB 2.0 ports, WAN port, Gigabit LAN ports.

Bottom side of router. Two mount holes to mount router on the wall.

LED indicator is just nice, not too bright in low light condition.

Top-side, fingerprint magnet glossy surface. But it's not a big deal.

Router with antennas attached.