Nokia 6.1 Plus gets back the ability to mask notch with new Android Pie update

The mid-range smartphone was launched in India in August.

Among the handful of Nokia-branded smartphones unveiled by HMD Global this year is Nokia 6.1 Plus, a mid-ranger that the Finnish company launched back in August. Like thousands of Android smartphones out there, the Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a notch, but initially, it allowed users to hide it via a simple toggle in the device s settings. That changed in September, when a software update disabled the option to hide the notch. Also Read - Nokia G50 5G affordable phone goes official globally: Will it launch in India?

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Obviously, there was a lot of backlash from users over this, and it seems that HMD Global has finally seen the error of its ways. According to a report by Nokiapoweruser, Nokia 6.1 Plus is now receiving a new update that brings back the ability to mask the notch, thus allowing users to have a display with uniform-looking top and bottom edges. Not just that, the update also brings Pro Camera mode to the 6.1 Plus, letting users fine-tune camera settings (for example, White Balance, ISO) and take better pictures with the smartphone. It s worth mentioning that the smartphone has already received Android Pie update. Also Read - Nokia C20 Plus arrives in India, Nokia C30 and Nokia C01 Plus announced too

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The Nokia 6.1 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone features a 5.8-inch FullHD+ display with a resolution of 1080×2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It goes without saying that Nokia 6.1 Plus is an Android One-certified smartphone, similar to the rest of the range.

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For imaging, the 6.1 Plus features a dual-lens rear camera system, comprised of a 16-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. There s also a 16-megapixel sensor up front for selfies and video calls. Having a glass body and a metallic frame, Nokia 6.1 Plus has all modern connectivity options and is backed by a 3,060mAh battery.

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