Miix4 Build 18.5.1 & 18.5.5 – OMG, it’s fast!


HybridTeam’s back! We’re unable to access this blog for a while (security issues). But now, we’re kicking up a notch on our Official Blog once again!

And just in time for Prime’s (or Miix) and HybridTeam’s birthday, we’re bringing everyone, Miix4 Build 18.5.1 and 18.5.5!

First Things First – Security Patches
Miix’s silver lining. Miix 4 18.5.1 includes the May security update, which you can view its details on Google’s website here. Please note that patches are done software-side so vulnerability scanners may not detect this fix.

Second – Lag is Gone!
Ever since Prime 3.x was in development, a few users have been suggesting to integrate overlays to the apps themselves as having a separate overlay file causes the lagging to happen. Not only it introduces lagging, it also wastes battery as overlays are applied real-time (as you use the app).

With the introduction of MxUI 4.3, most of the apps have their formerly-overlayed layouts now integrated on the APKs themselves. Thereby reducing RAM usage, reducing the lag, almost gone! And with the removal of the overlays, the system space became larger, giving you more infinite possibilities to customize your Miix installation.

We'll keep overlays on the Framework, Contacts, and Dialer apps, as these does NOT allow modifications, rendering them unusable (corrupted) when modified. They don't bottleneck the RAM though as these overlays (are the only ones that) are loaded at-boot (instead of real-time).

Other apps, including the InCallUI and Voice Recorder, have their overlays already been integrated since 18.4.1.

Since MxUI 4.3.0 shadow-ed the need of the many init scripts that slows down the device even, Build 18.5.5 then refines the performance in much more detail, removing a lot of the many init scripts included with Miix’ initial builds.

Third – I Thought We Were At Perfection?
While MxUI 4.3.0 (Build 18.5.1) brings performance improvements, MxUI 4.3.1 (Build 18.5.5) brings a ton of design improvements. We’re introducing a design of the notification panel, now as near as Samsung Experience. We’re also introducing major changes to the recent apps and volume panels, now looks nearer to the Galaxy S8/S9. Comparison photos are available on our Telegram and Facebook channels.

The UI also has been thoroughly refined, the lock screen design has been fixed, and the user experience is much more unified. We are now miles away from the pasts of Graceified Hybrid in the user experience department, and that’s really awesome to see.

Fourth – An Awesome, Overdue, Sensor Fix
A similar issue to that of Prime 3.2 for the fortuna3g (SM-G530H/DV), fortunalte (SM-G530F), and the fortunave3g (SM-G530H/DS XXU/XXS); we have forgotten to merge the sensor fixes to the main ROM, leading to the auto-rotation not working. Build 18.5.1 fixes the issue. Sorry. xD

Lastly – Meet Mx+
We know, we’ve screwed up with the Prime Store back with Prime 3.2. But this time, we’ve learned where we went wrong and fixed it to the best degree ever possible.

With our move to Github’s most resilient servers, our add-ons, now named Mx+ Modules, have also been moved to the over-the-air (OTA) updates’ new home. Plus, the store has now been moved to the Software Updates app.  It’s now your one-stop shop for improving your Miixperience to the way (if you do know it) you want it.

Changelog for Miix Build 18.5.1 and Build 18.5.5
      [18.5.1] The May One Security Patch
      [18.5.5] MxUI version 4.3.1
      [18.5.5] Changes to MxPlatform API > MxUI
      [18.5.5] Introduction of the Mx+ module (add-on) platform
      [18.5.1] Sensor fixes for fortuna3g, fortunave3g (XXU/XXS), and fortunalte
      [18.5.1] Kernel upstreaming, updates, and optimizations. (3.10.106 on officially supported variants)
      [18.5.1] Fixes to font rendering and anti-aliasing
      [18.5.5] Performance tweaks and improvements
      [18.5.5] Added ‘Assist button’ feature for users with Google Go installed

MxUI 4.3.0 – 4.3.1 Changelog
      Streamlining of system apps, fixing system hang
      Addition of the MxUI Core and MxDevice frameworks
      Major changes to user interface elements
      Minor fixes to the system status (signal, battery) icons
      Major changes to the system UI

Application Updates
MxUI 4.3.0 (Build 18.5.1)
      ClockPackage                                   >          MX4.3_2018A
      Messaging                                         >          MX4.3_2018A
      SamsungCalendar_MXP                 >          MX4.3
      SamsungIME                                     >          v5_SYSTEMUID_SWIFTKEY_VO
      SamsungVideoPlayer                      >          2018A_MX4.3
      SecGallery                                         >          2018A
      SecMyFiles                                        >          2018A_MX4.3
      SystemUI                                           >          2018A_MX4.3


MxUI 4.3.1 (Build 18.5.5)
      CSCAppResource                            >          20180427
      Messaging                                         >          MX4.3-1_2018A
      MxUI_Core                                        >          20180424
      MxDevice                                          >          18.5.19
      SamsungIME                                     >          v6_2018A_SWIFTKEY_MX4
      ThemeTrampoline                           >          20180425
      SystemUI                                           >          2018A_MX4.3-1


Notes:
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Download Miix 4’s updates today on the Software updates menu!
Go to Settings > Software Update
If it doesn't flash/just reboots to TWRP, the file is located at /sdcard/OTAUpdates/(version).zip
e.g. /sdcard/OTAUpdates/18.5.5.zip


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