Thursday, August 28, 2014

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.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

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.




Monday, August 25, 2014

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.