Xiaomi's MI 3 Now receiving MIUI 6 OS update OTA

 Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 4.4 based MIUI 6 update for Mi 3 in India. The update is now available over-the-air and is being released in phases, so it might take some time to reach all the Mi 3 smartphones.

The update with build number MIUI V6.3.3.0.KXDMIBL is about 550MB in size. It comes with a slew of features which include improved notification, optimisation of contacts, UI improvements, new seciurity features, enhanced e-mail app, smoothness when switching pages and many more. It will introduce animation to some apps like Clock, Weather, and Device unlock, etc.

Key of features of MIUI v6.0:

• Manage apps: Users can group their favourite apps in batches, widgets.
• Animations: With MIUI 6, smartphone browsing experience is set to reach new level. Be it transition from one app to another or installing new apps will not be ordinary anymore, there will be life-like movements and there will be rainbow effect when uninstalling apps, says the company.
• Notification: The new clutter-free interface brings smart-floating notifications with simple drop down banners/pop-ups
• Security: MIUI 6 provides more control to users so that they can keep tab on apps' back-ground activities, data-usage on phone, app permission options and more.
• Themes Store: The new update will provide user access to over 5,000 MIUI themes.
• Email: This app can put all mails with the same subject into one folder so that user can see what's new at a glance and also decide, which emails he/she wants to read first and when. Several types of mail accounts are supported and users just have to fill in their email address and password. 

Mi 3 users can manually check for update by going to Settings > about phone > system updates > check now. We suggest you backup your data before you update your Mi 3 handset. Settings .> Backup & reset > Back up my data

Xiaomi at the launch event of Mi 4 confirmed that the MIUI 6 update will reach for all Xiaomi handsets in India. The Redmi Note 4G is next in line followed by Redmi 1s and Redmi Note which will receive the update in late March.

Source : MIUI Forum

Xiaomi Mi 3 Returns One Last Time, To Go On Flash Sale Via Flipkart On January 26 In India

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is offering one last shot  to grab the Mi 3 Smartphone to Indian fans. On Republic day, January 26, Xiaomi will hold one last flash sale of Xiaomi Mi 3 via Flipkart. 

The announcement was made on Xiaomi's Facebook page which reads, "Good news! Mi 3* will be available this coming Republic Day and it will be a one-day only event." The flash sale will take place at 5PM via flipkart on January 26. You will have to perform a few tasks if you want to buy the handset- 

1.  Like and Share this post and tag atleast 3 friends
2. On 26 January, 12 noon submit your Flipkart registered e-mail address at this link http://promo.mi.com/webfile/globalweb/in/hd/mi3/index.html . Note: Registration window timings 12pm to 2pm, 26 January
3. Long into Flipkart.com at 5PM on the same day -  if you were fast enough to sign up, you will find the device in your cart
4. Complete the transactions

There is no details on how many units will go on sale but on its Facebook page, Xiaomi mentions that the quantity will be limited  and the handsets will be sold on first-come-first-serve basis till stocks last.

For those who dont know, The Xiaomi Mi 3 features a 5-inch full HD IPS display and is powered by 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with Adreno 330 GPU. It packs 2GB of RAM and comes with 16GB on board storage with no microSD card support. Its runs Android KitKat 4.4 with Xioami's MIUI skin on top.

Camera features inlude 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and 2-megapixel front facing camera. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, A-GPS and micro USB port. The handset is backed by 3050mAh battery.

  

Xiaomi is all set to launch its 2014 flagship smartphone Mi 4 in India on January 28, The handset will be available in the country via Flipkart and is expected to be priced under Rs. 20,000.

In addition, Xiaomi as a part of Republic day  celebration [January 24 - January 26]  is holding  an open sale of Redmi Note 4G where you don't have to register to buy the handset.