MIUI Launcher Clone Brings The MIUI Home Screen To All Android Devices

The iOS-inspired MIUI custom ROM for Android is known for its cosmetic flexibility and an impressive assortment of native apps. Android users with root access on their devices are often found yearning for said apps when an unstable build of the ROM (or a certain preference) forces them to shift to another one. Apparently, once you get used to the ROM, it’s hard to let go. Roughly a day ago, MIUI's native music player was extracted from the ROM and made available for all Android devices. And now, users without rooted / MIUI-supported devices or those using other custom ROMs can enjoy the ROM’s native launcher – well, actually, the next best thing – a clone of the launcher. XDA-Devleopers member Vipitus has modified the free home screen replacement app QQLauncher (AKA TencentDesktop) to a remarkably accurate replica of the MIUI native launcher. Read More

MIUI Native Music Player App Now Available For All Android Devices

When talking of popular custom ROMs for Android, hardly any name surpasses MIUI. So far, fans of said ROM have been enjoying music on their (rooted) devices through the native MIUI Music Player while others only wished to somehow get their hands on it. If you are also one of those bemused users, here’s a good news for you. The MIUI Music Player (version 1.4.22) has recently been released from its native ROM as a separate app - an APK of which is now available for all Android devices. And guess what, it doesn’t even require a rooted device at all. From the outset, the player looks a graphical wonder and something that is here to stay for long. Rich graphical UI, fully customizable/advanced music player options and enhanced music downloading/streaming features are the highlighting aspects of MIUI Music Player. We review this amazing music player after the break. Read More

Install Android 2.3.5 Based MIUI 1.8.5 ROM On T-Mobile LG G2X [How To]

It wasn’t long ago when the LG G2X began receiving the official MIUI support, and of course being officially supported meant the latest updates for the device as they come by for MIUI ROMs. MIUI 1.8.5 is the latest version released for a handful of Android devices, including the LG G2X. Those of you wondering what MIUI ROMs are, should see our guide on what is MIUI ROM for Android. Read More

Install MIUI 1.7.29 Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread ROM On Galaxy S II [Guide]

It has been quite sometime since the latest MIUI 1.7.29 custom ROM got ported to Samsung Galaxy S II. The latest, 32nd Beta, of this release comes with virtually everything working. Of course there are issues with Bluetooth connectivity speed and FM Radio, but most of the features and functionalities, as confirmed by the developer, are working just fine. Here is a list of what works in this release of MIUI so you can decide if you want to jump on this ROM:

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Overclock Optimus Black With Nova 1.7.28 Froyo Custom ROM [How To Guide]

Couple of days back we introduced you to the first custom ROM for LG Optimus Black called Nova Version 1. Although we don’t follow-up on these standalone ROMs unless they are something big like CM, Oxygen or MIUI, but improvements in latest release have pushed us to construct another post for this one. The new Features of Nova, now called Nova 1.7.28, are immense and help users in further enhancing and optimizing their everyday experience on their Optimus Black. Read More

Install Official MIUI 1.7.22 Gingerbread Based ROM On HTC Incredible S

Earlier we covered a guide on installing MIUI 1.7.8 on the Incredible S, but that was a mere port and nowhere near being an official release by MIUI developers. We can confirm that the official MIUI 1.7.22 ROM by MIUI.US has been released for the Incredible S! The device finally has official support, and if you’re wondering what’s all the fuss about, you may not be familiar with MIUI ROMs. You can see our guide on what is MIUI ROM for Android. Read More

Install Latest MIUI 1.7.22 Custom ROM On Nook Color Android Tablet

The latest MIUI 1.7.22 ROM based on Android 2.3.4 for the Nook Color tablet has ben released. While the Nook color has not received much attention in the form of custom ROMs, the fact that the device is being supported by MIUI cannot be discounted. The Nook Color does have the CM7 ROM on its table, but with MIUI as a choice, users who prefer a more elegant and bold user interface can finally have their way. This MIUI 1.7.22 ROM comes straight from the developers at MIUI.US and contains all the goodies that MIUI ROMs contain. Read More

MIUI Custom ROM For Motorola Droid X Released For Download [Installation]

We have confirmation that the Motorola Droid X has just received the much famous MIUI ROM for itself. Even better, it is the latest 1.7.22 version that we’re talking about. It has been a long time coming, but that does not matter anymore now, for Droid X owners can finally enjoy the goodness of MIUI ROMs straight from the developers at MIUI.US. The ROM has been built from CM7 Nightlies, and MIUI.US MIUI translation. Read More

Desire HD MIUI 1.7.15 Ported To HTC Desire S [Download Available]

Since HTC Desire S received the awesome S-OFF via AlphaRevX, the developers are hard at work to cook some cool bacon [ROMs] for this phone. We have seen different ROM ports to this device and some industrious hackers have even managed to cook their ROMs from scratch. Fugutrev, XDA Member, yesterday released unofficial MIUI 1.7.15 ROM from HTC Desire HD with English patch on board for HTC Desire S. Like other ports and ROMs available, this is also still a work in progress with certain key features like Bluetooth connectivity, Sim Contacts and video playback not working.

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Install MIUI 1.7.15 Custom ROM On HTC Droid Incredible 2

The Incredible 2 has started pacing itself quiet nicely in the world of custom ROMs. One of these custom ROMs being the MIUI ROM, where the Incredible 2 started off with an unofficial port of the MIUI ROM and then found itself official supported by MIUI.us as it got itself the the MIUI 1.7.8. Being official supported now, the Incredible 2 has just recently received the latest 1.7.15 build, which is a test build for now and based on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread.

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MIUI 1.7.15 ROM Ported To Samsung Mesmerize i500

Earlier we covered a guide on an MIUI port for the Samsung Mesmerize but that was v1.7.1.3. It was a project started by ChromWolf at RootzWiki and if you weren’t familiar with that before, the ROM has now been updated to v1.7.15. This should give Mesmerize owners some hope when it comes to continuous development and making the port for the Mesmerize as perfect as possible. Incase you found yourself here while being completely clueless about the previous version, or are not in anyway familiar with MIUI ROMs, you should see our guide on what is MIUI ROM for Android. Read More

MIUI 1.7.8 Android Gingerbread ROM Available For Xperia X10

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is a wonderful Android phone that has gained massive user base along with consistent underground development support. There is no major Android custom ROM that hasn’t made it to Xperia, and the latest MIUI 1.7.8 isn’t an exception as well. Cobarto, XDA Senior Member and Custom ROM Chef, has managed to develop MIUI 1.7.8 based Custom ROM for Xperia X10 that will give your phone the awesomeness MIUI has to offer. For those who don’t know, MIUI is a 3rd party custom Android AOSP based firmware designed and developed to provide stability and enhance user experience. MIUI started as an “iOS” theme for Android phone but later developed into a fully functional Android ROM.

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Latest MIUI 1.7.8 Android 2.3.4 ROM Ported To Galaxy S II [WIP]

MIUI development started for Samsung Galaxy S II a week after it’s launch. However there weren’t many achievements that one could report. Lately MIUI Android team member Roniez is working on an Android 2.3.4 MIUI port for Samsung Galaxy S II. The port is in preliminary stages with very less working and most of it not responding. For those who don’t know, MIUI ROMs like CyanogenMod are third-party Android AOSP based firmware for optimizing user experience on select Android devices. MIUI carries striking resemblance to iOS but with far better features and functionalities. Read More

Install MIUI 1.7.8 Gingerbread ROM On Incredible S [How-To Guide]

Finally there is some great news for HTC Incredible S users as unofficial MIUI 1.7.8 Android 2.3 Gingerbread custom ROM is now available for download and flashing. The credit for this ROM goes to proxuser and according to him, the ROM is fully working with very less issues and glitches. One great thing about this MIUI ROM for Incredible S is that you won’t have to flash separate language packs. The credit for translation pack and for other great stuff, as per developer, goes to xavierjohn and GoAPk. Read More

Install MIUI 1.7.8 ROM Port On Nook Color [How To]

MIUI 1.7.8 has arrived for the Nook Color thanks to XDA-Developers forum member andmer, and knowing how awesome MIUI actually is, Nook Color owners must be pretty excited. Nook Color is a versatile device that has not received much attention in the form of custom ROMs, but it did receive one of the best custom ROM’s out there, CyanogenMod 7. With the addition of MIUI, Nook Color owners have an option to choose between two of the best AOSP based ROMs around. Read More

MIUI 2.3.4a Stable ROM Available For Acer Liquid

MIUI 2.3.4a Alpha for Acer Liquid Android phone is now available for download and flashing. This new MIUI build for Acer Liquid is based on Thepasto’s custom kernel and comes integrated with Liquid Settings courtesy of Enrix835 and Gnufabio at MIUI Android forums. For those who don’t know, MIUI custom ROMs are third party Android firmware deigned to optimize the looks and feel of select Android devices. Like CyanogenMod, there is a whole team of professional Android developer empowering MIUI and it is due to this continuous and consistent support, that MIUI is quickly gaining fans throughout Android circles. Read More

Install MIUI 1.6.24 ROM Port On Samsung Fascinate

MIUI ROM is one of the sweetest and elegant ROM for our Android devices out there today. If you own a Samsung Fascinate and have been craving to run an MIUI ROM on your device for a while now, your prayers have been answered. The Fascinate finds itself unlucky in the matter of MIUI developers support for this device, but XDA-Developers forum member andmer has put together a ROM that is based on CM7, and MIUI.US base ROMs to come up with MIUI FascinateMTD. Read More