Redmi Note 4 - Beta Global Stable V8.1.2.0 are being rolled out randomly

Xiaomi has started to randomly roll out a beta Global Stable V8.1.2.0 ROM for the Redmi Note 4 via OTA (on the air update). Yes, you heard it right, it's a beta Stable.

A mod on the MIUI forums has announced that a public release will follow suit after the random roll out. The new update comes with MIUI version 8.1 which has some new apps added, some new UI changes and functionality. MIUI version 8.1 started rolling out in November to various Xiaomi devices and now Redmi Note 4 gets it with the beta Stable.

*new update (30 Dec 2016): Please avoid updating through OTA. Backup your files and data, and do a fastboot ROM flash using SP Tools. There is some problems with the OTA update.

IKEA Tertial Work Lamp

The IKEA Tertial Work Lamp is really a cheap table lamp and the flexible arm is quite useful. Just bought two from IKEA a few days ago. Got the Ledare LED E27 400 lumens bulbs rated at 6.3W as well.

Instruction manual

Putting together the lamp was easy; latch the two springs,  fit the lamp shade and twist to tighten, fit bulb into the socket. The instruction manual can be found here. There are 3 ways to mount the clamp. You can mount the clamp horizontally ( which is found in the instruction manual ), vertically or mount it with screws. There are four screw holes and you'll need to buy proper size screws that fit the holes.

Bulbs for IKEA Tertial Lamp

This IKEA Tertial Work Lamp can take up to 60W rated bulb. But I wouldn't go more than 12W bulbs if it's going to be placed near. The heat generated from a high wattage bulb can be uncomfortable.

The Ledare LED E27 bulb which has a color temperature of 2700k, is too yellow for my liking. So, I purchased the Philips Essential LED E27 bulb rated at 9 watts. This Philips bulb has cool daylight (6000-6500k) color temperature. It is also brighter with 720 lumen compared to the IKEA Ledare E27 bulb which is 400 lumen.

Some photos of the IKEA Tertial Work Lamp.

Switch.

Max rated bulb 60W

Clamp.

Clamp mounted horizontally.

Switch taped to the arm.

Inside lamp shade.

IKEA Ledare E27 bulb fitted. Yellowish light output.

Philips E27 LED bulb with 720 lumen rated at 9W.

IKEA Tertial Lamp - clamped vertically.

IKEA Tertial Work Lamp with Philips Essential LED bulb 720 lumen.

TPU soft case for the Redmi Note 4

Purchased this TPU soft case for 1.12(US Dollar) plus free shipping from Aliexpress.com. Surprisingly, it fits the Redmi Note 4 perfectly and cut outs are all aligned nicely. The clear TPU case holds quite firmly on the edges of the phone.

Quite a bargain at this price. Some photos of the TPU case for the Redmi Note 4.