Is Xiaomi secretly sending data to Chinese servers?

There is lots of News that Xiaomi secretly sending data to Chinese servers or this phone so cheap because its design for data hacking.

This issue raised higher concerns across many countries, proactively in India, Singapore and Taiwan. The Indian Air Force (IAF) — among the largest in the world — warned its employees and their belongings that their private information was being shipped over to servers in China, and asked them to avoid using Xiaomi smartphones due to security risk.

In a blogpost, Hugo Barra from Xiaomi denied all the allegations made by F-Secure.

“MIUI does not secretly upload photos and text messages. MIUI requests public data from Xiaomi servers from time to time. These include data such as preset greeting messages (thousands of jokes, holiday greetings and poems) in the Messaging app and MIUI OTA update notifications, i.e. all non-personal data that does not infringe on user privacy.” Barra said.

What you should do ?

• Don't use Mi Cloud: Mi Cloud enables users to back up and manage personal information in the cloud, as well as sync to other devices.  This includes contacts, notes, text messages and photos.Mi Cloud is turned off by default. Make sure you don't use this service.
• Turn off User Experience Program: Mi phones have "User Experience Programs" setting which send anonymous data usage to Mi servers. Make sure you turn off this service.

Redmi 1S - Turn off - User Experience Program

Read More: http://thehackernews.com/2014/10/xiaomi-data-breach-hacker.html

http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/27486/security/xiaomi-handset-usersdata.html

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/we-do-not-spy-for-china-xiaomi/1/374865.html

Hugo Barra Answers the Privacy Issues on Redmi Note & Mi Cloud - http://en.miui.com/thread-31252-1-1.html

Update: 
Today, i have enabled the "Log" function in Wifi router through which i accessed the Internet on my Redmi 1S mobile. Here is what i found in log file:



31 Dec 2014 - ALLOW: api.chat.xiaomi.net
31 Dec 2014 - ALLOW: a0.app.xiaomi.net

31 Dec 2014 - ALLOW: hmma.baidu.com

31 Dec 2014 - ALLOW: f3.mi-stat.gslb.mi-idc.com

31 Dec 2014 - ALLOW: resolver.gslb.mi-idc.com

31 Dec 2014 - ALLOW: update.miui.com

31 Dec 2014 - ALLOW: tracking.miui.com

Book Local Train ticket from Mobile - UTS Booking System

Now Mumbaikars can book unreserved suburban tickets through a their Android based mobile.

• Passenger can purchase only current date tickets only. Advance date booking is not allowed.
• Passengers can book maximum 4 tickets in Second class and 1 ticket in First class.
• This system is launched at Dadar station only. It will be implemented at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Kurla, Thane and Kalyan soon and thereafter in phased manner at other stations.

How the system works?

• Search "UTS" in Google Play (for Android) or Windows Store (for windows phone) and download the application.
  
  
  
  
  
• Register yourself by entering mobile number, you will get password by SMS.
• User ID is your your mobile number.
• Go to Dadar station (for now) and recharge the R- Wallet through nominated UTS booking counters only (soon recharge can also be done using https://utsonmobile.indianrail.gov.in). Recharge can be done minimum for Rs 100/- and in multiple of Rs 100/- and maximum upto Rs 5000/-.
• After booking through R-wallet, passenger will get confirmation message with ticket information along-with unique booking ID.
• Passenger can print their ticket through ATVM kiosk at source station with unique booking ID.
• Passengers can cancel their journey ticket as per rules through mobile if ticket is not printed and refund is credited to their R-wallet. Once ticket is printed then cancellation can be done at UTS counters only. Cancellation charges applicable as per rules.
• On closure of R-wallet amount will be refunded on UTS counter.

MHADA Mumbai lottery 2015

MHADA’s chief officer of the Konkan board, and current in-charge of the Mumbai board, Bhausaheb Dangade, told that about 4,700 apartments would be sold in the lottery which is approximately scheduled for May 2015.

These flats are almost ready and advertisements for the lottery will be out by next month. Of the 4,700, nearly 3,000 will be in Virar, 1,000 in Mumbai and 700 in Thane. Dangade said the prices of the homes in Virar would be less than what they were in MHADA’s last lottery in 2013. “As of now, our estimates for the Virar homes tell us the prices will be less than last time’s lottery,” he said.

Read More: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-homes-to-be-cheaper-in-upcoming-mhada-lottery/15863189

Redmi 1S Inbuilt App Locker

Redmi 1S has an inbuilt App Locker.

Go to Settings > Security > Privacy Protection

Set "Permission" On. This will prompt you to set the password. Once this is done,  click on "Lock Apps" and select the list of apps which should be password protected.

Redmi 1S Inbuilt App Locker

Redmi 1S - Choosing a language Hindi English

Choosing a language in Redmi 1S is easy.

Go to Settings > Language & input > Language

Then Select your Language. As of Redmi 1S is available in following languages:

• Chinese (Both)
• English (United States)
• Bahasa Indonesia
• Bahasa Melayu
• English (United Kingdom)
• Tieng Viet
• Hindi
• etc

Redmi 1S - Choosing a language Hindi English

Redmi 1S Inbuilt FTP server for File Sharing via Wifi

You dont need any additional Apps for file shring via Wifi. Redmi 1S has inbuilt FTP server for File Sharing via Wifi.

Go to Explorer > click on FTP > click on Start server

( You need to start the Wifi first)

You cab access your mobile directly from Browser (on PC) by typing following address:
ftp://192.168.1.101:2121

Hugo Barra letter to Indian Mi Fans

Hugo Barra letter to Indian Mi Fans

** A Letter to Indian Mi Fans **
Dear Mi fans,
We have been committed to continue our sales of Redmi Note and Redmi 1S devices in India. In the last 2 days alone, we received about 150,000 registrations for Redmi Note on Flipkart and the momentum has been terrific.
However, we have been forced to suspend sales in India until further notice due to an order passed by the Delhi High Court. As a law abiding company, we are investigating the matter carefully and assessing our legal options.
Our sincere apologies to all Indian Mi fans! Please rest assured that we’re doing all we can to revert the situation. We have greatly enjoyed our journey with you in India over the last 5 months and we firmly intend to continue it!
Stay tuned for more information.
Hugo
(on behalf of the Mi India team)

Link: https://www.facebook.com/hbarra76/posts/10152406046001612?pnref=story

SBI Debit Card 10% Discount on Moto E, Moto X and Moto G

Today, we received following email from SBI debit cards.

STATE BANK OF INDIA - Banker to Every Indian

Dear State Bank Debit Cardholder, Planning to buy a new phone? State Bank Group in collaboration with Motorola and www.flipkart.com brings you 10%* Discount on purchase of select Motorola handsets on www.flipkart.com, m.flipkart.com and Flipkart mobile application. Purchase your favourite Moto E, Moto X and Moto G with your State Bank Debit Card now! Hurry! Offer valid from 1-Dec-2014 (00:00 hrs) till 7-Dec-2014 (23:59 hrs)! Shopping is rewarding with your State Bank Debit Card. Happy Shopping! Warm regards,   Team Debit Cards State Bank Debit Cards: Card Ek Khushiyan Anek! *subject to a maximum discount of Rs.1250 per card for the Campaign duration For T&C, please refer to www.sbi.co.in

Redmi 1s enable developer access

To enable the Developer access in Redmi 1S, go to Settings > About Phone, repeatedly tap on "Android verion 4.3 xxx" until you see something displayed that says you are now a developer.


Now you should be able to find developer option in setting, you will find the USB debugging option in there.

Maharashtra government Aadhar-linked e-locker

Maharashtra government has developed "Maha Digital Locker" for important documents like certificates, degrees, etc which are frequently required to apply for any job and other services. This will put an end to hassle of physically carrying important documents like education and property certificates.

"Our state has done a lot of progress in e-governance and even the central government has praised us for our revolutionary work in the IT field. Even this new programme of ours has earned the appreciation of the Union government," Director of IT department of the State Secretariat, Virendra Singh told reporters. You need an Aadhar card to use the e-locker facility. You can login by logging in on elocker.maharashtra.gov.in

You can upload certificates like those related to birth, marriage, income and caste certificates on the e-locker will ensure that there is no need to carry them in physical format when they are needed for educational or job purpose.

How Maha Digital Locker is going to help me? Why you should Sign Up?
In many government forms, you will be able to pre-populate most of the fields from the XML file which is kept in your Maha Digital Locker. There will also be a folder of certificates in which you can upload your old certificates and we will push any certificate issued to you by Maharashtra Government. Then in any Government form, with one single click, you will be able to share these documents to fill up any new application form.

Read more: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-maharashtra-develops-aadhar-linked-e-locker-for-crucial-documents-2035916

Does Redmi 1S have OTG support?

Yes, Redmi 1S supports OTG function. OTG stands for “On The Go”, which means you can connect a standard mouse, keyboard, pen drive, etc. into your Mi phone via an OTG cable.

But note that all Mi phone including Redmi 1s support only FAT32 flash drives (and not NTFS).

FAT32 and NTFS are the files system which help any device to read the file from USB drive or any other disk.

If you are unable to read your flash drive:

1. Check whether your flash disk follows the FAT32 file system.
2. If it is not FAT32, set it to FAT32 on your PC, and then use it with your Redmi 1S.

Redmi 1s check IMEI number

There are three ways in which you can do this.

1. Check the package for the IMEI number. We advise all our customers to keep the package and note the IMEI number at the very beginning.
   
2. Go to Settings > General Settings > About Phone >  Status > SIM status > IMEI
   
   
3. Dial *#06# (this applies to phones of all brands, not just Xiaomi)

Redmi 1S Notification Light

The notification light of Redmi 1S is located below the Home button. It will be blinking when there is a missed call or message, and when the phone is charging. If the phone is very low on power, the light will shine all the time.

The colour of the notification light is different for each status. You can change the notification colour as you like.

Go to Settings > General Settings > Notification Light > Pulse Notification Light.

Redmi 1S Boost performance - MUST have apps

Following are few apps which can improve the performance of Redmi 1S or (any other andriod phone)

1. Greenify
2. Clean Master
3. Performance Booster (Root Only)
4. The Cleaner - Speed up & Clean
5. SYSTEM TUNER PRO
6.  SD Maid PRO- System Cleaning Tool
7. ROM Toolbox Pro
8. Android Assistant
9. XBooster
10. Memory Booster

Here is the link which has details about these apps: http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=43095

How to get Root for Redmi 1S?

Here is step-by-step guide on how to get root fo Redmi 1S.

http://en.miui.com/thread-21881-1-1.html

Konkan MHADA Lottery 2014 Winner and Wait List

Here is the KONKAN MHADA LOTTERY 2014 - Winner List and Wait List:


https://lottery.mhada.gov.in/results/publishdata/K14/draw/K14.html

Mumbai MHADA Lottery 2014 Winner and Wait List

Here is the MUMBAI MHADA LOTTERY 2014 - Winner List and Wait List:


https://lottery.mhada.gov.in/results/publishdata/M14/draw/M14.html

Widow harassed over pension for 18 years by BMC officials; MSHRC intervened & resolved matter

What happened:	It took 18 years to get her pension restored after it was cancelled by the BMC officials.
What rules says:	Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) intervened and ordered an inquiry that proved the complaint against Manjula L Ambore is false and pension must be restored.
Read entire Story:	In a classic case that highlights the government apathy, a widow had to run from pillar to post for 18 years to get her pension restored after it was cancelled by the BMC officials. The officials received a false complaint from the State Bank of India (the pension dispensing agency) that the woman had remarried. Despite her repeated visits and efforts the BMC officers never cared to inquire into the complaint until the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) intervened and ordered an inquiry that proved the complaint to be not serious enough. After an 18-year-long fight, Manjula L Ambore, a Vile Parle resident, finally received justice after the MSHRC in a recent order directed the BMC to pay her arrears of around Rs 2.65 lakhs and a compensation of Rs50,000. The commission has also asked the municipal commissioner of BMC to take action against the concerned officials, who are responsible for her plight. "The BMC officials have slept over the matter for more than about 18 years and only after the notice was issued by the commission, have they finally woken up like Rip Van Winkle and fortunately taken the right action. In my view, however, this does not absolve the indifference, negligence on the part of the concerned officials that too against a poor widow, who has been harassed for so long," noted MSHRC member, Bhagwant D More, in an order passed on April 30. As per Manjula's complaint, her husband Laxman B Ambore, was employed with the conservation department of BMC and passed away in May 1984, after a prolonged illness. After his demise, Manjula continued to get her pension regularly till 1996. However, the pension was suddenly stopped without any valid reason. A worried Manjula rushed to BMC to inquire about the reason and was informed that the department has received a complaint through the State Bank of India (the pension dispensing agency) that she has remarried and is no longer entitled to the pension. A shocked Manjula over the next few years visited BMC with repeated requests and representations to conduct an inquiry to ascertain that the complaint was not true. However, her requests fell on deaf ears until she approached the commission in 2011. Reacting to the complaint, the commission summoned BMC officials and sought a report in the case. A shameless BMC then in its own report accepted that the stoppage of pension was incorrect as Manjula never remarried.
Source:	http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-widow-harassed-over-pension-by-bmc-officials-2000671