Redmi Note 4 - Global Developer ROM is here!

Xiaomi has just released the much awaited Global Developer ROM for the Redmi Note 4 a few days ago. Why a developer ROM? Usually developer ROMs will have the latest features and faster bug fixes while the known bugs are still present on the Stable ROM.

If you are on Global Stable 8.0.4.0 currently and want to install the Global Developer ROM, you will need to download the Global Developer recovery ROM. You can download the Recovery ROM from here.

Then copy the file 'miui_HMNote4Global_6.12.15_c1fc91958b_6.0.zip' and place in the root folder of the phone's internal storage.

Open the Updater app, tap on the 3 dots, and select "Choose update package". Goto the ROM zip file, select and press OK. Installation of the Global Developer ROM will start.

For owners who prefer a fastboot flash, Global Developer ROM version 6.12.15 can be downloaded here.

Download Global Developer ROM version 6.12.15

Recovery ROM: 6.12.15

Fastboot ROM: 6.12.15

Redmi Note 4 - Could not set shortcut link on homescreen

Ever had trouble setting a homescreen shortcut link to a file. Sometimes, when you need quick access to a file like an image, pdf etc, it can be quite handy if there's a shortcut link on your homescreen.

For example, before you can use 'Set to desktop' option in ES File Explorer, you'll need to allow permission for it.

In MIUI 8 homescreen, tap on the Security app icon. Then tap on 'Permissions' and another 'Permissions' option within it. Scroll to ES File Explorer, choose 'Home screen shortcuts' and select 'Accept'.