Xiaomi Redmi Note 3G receives MIUI 7.1 Update

Recently , Xiaomi Redmi Note 3G received a new version of MIUI - The custom user interface layer running on the top of vanilla android . However , the android version remains the same.

Redmi Note 3G have some powerful specifications , but due to lack of kernel source , this device still lacks to reach its full potential. It have a Mediatek 6592 chipset, clocked @1.7Ghz , 2 GB Ram and 8 GB internal storage.

If you believe that the kernel source of this device should be released , raise your voice , click here to sign the given petition at change.org

The changelog is as given below. Overall, the device runs fine with improved system speed.

Redmi Note 3G - MIUI 7.1 - Changelog - techripper.in

[System]

Optimization - Clean up shortcut supports cleaning apps' cache (09-15)

Optimization - Apps locked in recent task page will not be closed by system when remaining RAM is low (09-15)

[Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar]

Optimization - In DND mode, for incoming calls with screen turned off. There will be a green bar on the top after waking the screen (09-07)

Optimization - Reduced status bar RAM usage (09-15)

Optimization - Support setting lockscreen and floating notifications separately (11-02)

Optimization - App notifications page displays blocked apps first (11-02)

Optimization - Support changing wallpaper from top right corner in lockscreen when daily lockscreen is enabled (11-11)

Fix - SIM card displayed abnormally after restarting the status bar (09-07)

Fix - Sometimes, notifications' order changed automatically in Notification shade (09-15)

Fix - Music widget play/pause button had error in some situations (09-15)

Fix - Sometimes status bar disappeared (09-15)

Fix - Sometimes, Mi Band icon disappeared from status bar (09-22)

Fix - Sometimes, there was no response after pressing lockscreen notifications (09-22)

Fix - Connection speed in status bar overlapped when using XXL text (09-22)

Fix - Screen could not be waken up while loading themes (09-30)

Fix - Combined password could not be entered when exiting Child mode/Private folder (10-29)

Fix - Pushing blank sides in a floating notification could not fold it in landscape mode (11-02)

Fix - Sometimes WiFi connection was recognized as portable hotspot (11-05)

[Home screen]

Optimization - Enhanced home screen smoothness and speed of opening folders (09-15)

Optimization - Unified third party apps' launching animation (09-16)

Optimization - Apps' content will not show in Recents tray when 'Lock apps' is enabled (10-13)

Fix - Adding Cleanup function shortcut caused home screen to FC (09-10)

Fix - Display error when using images taken by the device as wallpaper (09-14)

[Music]

New - Audio settings support Mi Piston earbuds color edition (09-02)

Optimization - Increased the stability of new UI (09-22)

[File Explorer]

New - Added private folders (10-20)

New - Support listing starred files by editing time (11-03)

New - Support adding folders to private folder (11-09)

New - Allow selecting restore path when disabling private settings (11-09)

New - Support moving files in private folder (11-18)

New - Private folder supports file name encryption (11-18)

New - Added space clearing prompt for phone management (11-18)

New - Support setting default video player (11-18)

New - Support adding File Explorer shortcut to home screen (11-18)

Optimization - App more compatible with custom themes (09-08)

Optimization - Optimized images display method (11-03)

Optimization - Progress status display method of compressing/decompressing etc. (11-03)

Optimization - Changed Mi Drop category page default ordering method to descending by time (11-03)

Fix - Thumbnails are not displayed in searching result (11-03)

[Browser]

Optimization - Greatly enhanced Browser start page launching speed (11-17)

[Calendar]

Optimization - Optimized app widget style when using different font sizes (09-08)

Optimization - Card view style for displaying events (10-29)

Fix - SwiftKey keyboard could not input Chinese in Calendar app (09-15)

[Data Usage]

New - Added data saver function to help reduce data/WiFi usage        (10-21)

[Clock / Calculator]

New - Support closing the next alarm clock only when turning off repeat alarm clocks (10-22)

Optimization - Added vibration when pressing the options at the bottom of clock page (09-16)

[Mi Drop]

New - Added Mi Drop to help transfer files between phones (09-28)

Optimization - Long press on Mi Drop toggle will direct to usage help page (10-14)

Optimization - Increased file transferring speed (10-20)

Optimization - Processing mechanism when the receiver does not have enough space on their device (10-20)

Optimization - Animated effects when scanning (10-28)

Fix - Sometimes files failed to be transferred (10-13)

Fix - Sometimes app crashed while scanning (10-14)

[Security]

New - Added ''Connection' shortcut in security to view each app's realtime connection speed (10-26)

Optimization - Increased check process efficiency (10-27)

[Cleaner]

New - Recommendation page after clearing trash (10-20)

New - Clearing animated effects (10-20)

[Battery Usage]

Optimization - Low battery warning message will not pop up when there's an incoming call (10-12)

Optimization - Optimized the prompt text when power on and off time are set as the same (11-17)

To Update, open the Updates app and press "check for updates".

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