Installation


Overview

This section will give installation instructions for PC and Mac users as well as a new cloud based solution for LaTeX typesetting.

Why we need installation

LaTeX can be run from the command line with a text editor and properly installed programs, however, I recommend using a LaTeX environment. This will simplify matters and also provide a development environment with useful properties such as syntax highlighting, compiling macros, etc.

PC - MikTeX

  1. Go to MikTeX.org
  2. Download recommended installer.
  3. Install downloaded package.
  4. Ready to LaTeX!




MikTeX

Mac - MacTeX and TeXShop

  1. Go to http://www.tug.org/mactex/index.html
  2. On the frontpage is the download link for the latest package. Install this package in the normal manner.
  3. Go to http://pages.uoregon.edu/koch/texshop/
  4. Go to the obtaining section,download, and install
  5. Make sure that the Path setting under the "Engine" tab in TeXShop preferences is set to "usr/textbin," this should be done automatically. There is also a chance that your particular configuration requires a different configuration, however, this is system specific and cannot be covered here.
  6. Ready to LaTeX!
MacTeX

TeXShop

Cloud - ShareLaTeX

  1. Go to sharelatex.com
  2. Make an account
  3. Ready to LaTeX!
ShareLaTeX

Miui 8 Oppo F1s | Simple |

| Metric | ColorOS 3.0 (Stock) | MIUI 8 (Custom Port) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Antutu Score | ~42,000 | ~38,500 | | RAM Usage (Idle) | 1.2GB / 3GB | 1.5GB / 3GB | | App Opening Speed | 2.1 sec (Phone app) | 2.4 sec (Phone app) | | Gaming (PUBG Lite) | Low settings, 25 FPS | Low settings, 22 FPS (stutters) | | UI Smoothness | Stutters in settings menu | Stutters in notification shade | | Stability | 100% stable | 1-2 random reboots daily |

Conclusion: MIUI 8 is slower and less stable than the hated ColorOS on this hardware. The MT6750 chip and 3GB RAM struggle with MIUI’s resource-heavy animations and memory management.

Why would a user want to switch?

| Feature | ColorOS 3.0 (Stock) | MIUI 8 (Port) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | UI Design | iOS-inspired, heavy icons | Flat design, customizable themes | | Performance | Optimized for hardware | Heavier RAM usage, more animations | | Updates | Official stable updates | No official updates (End of Life) | | Features | Screen-off gestures, Beauty Mode | Dual Apps, Second Space, Scrolling Screenshot | | Stability | High | Low/Medium |

If you are moving from the stock ColorOS to MIUI 8, the difference is night and day. Here is what you can expect:

1. The Interface (UI) MIUI is famous for its aesthetics. Unlike ColorOS, which mimics iOS with no app drawer, MIUI 8 offered a more customizable layout. The animations are smoother, the notification shade is translucent and modern, and the iconography is uniform. miui 8 oppo f1s

2. Performance & Bloatware The Oppo F1s runs on the MediaTek MT6750 chipset with 3GB of RAM.

3. Theming This is MIUI's stronghold. The Themes app allows you to change the font, boot animation, icons, and lock screen style with a single tap. On the Oppo F1s, this gave the phone a fresh look that ColorOS simply couldn't match without root modifications.

Yes. MIUI 8 idles at ~1.5GB RAM. After installing Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, you will have less than 500MB free. Expect app reloads and keyboard lag.

Launched in 2016, MIUI 8 was a revolutionary update from Xiaomi. Key features included:

Note: This guide assumes you have TWRP installed and an unlocked bootloader. | Metric | ColorOS 3

Step 1: Download the ROM Find a working MIUI 8 port. You will typically get a .zip file sized 800MB–1.2GB.

Step 2: Transfer to SD Card Oppo F1s has limited internal storage. Place the .zip file on an external microSD card. Wiping internal storage is part of the process.

Step 3: Boot into TWRP Recovery Power off phone. Press and hold Volume Down + Power button until you see the recovery menu.

Step 4: Wipe Everything (Crucial)

Step 5: Flash the MIUI 8 ROM

Step 6: Flash Patches (If provided) Many ports require extra patches for the fingerprint scanner or RIL (Radio Interface Layer – for calls and mobile data). Flash these immediately after the ROM, before rebooting.

Step 7: Reboot and Wait First boot takes 10–15 minutes. Do not interrupt it.

Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes. Modifying your device voids warranty, risks data loss, and may permanently damage hardware. Proceed at your own risk.

Yes. Several developers have ported MIUI 8 (and MIUI 9) to the MediaTek MT6750 chipset – the same processor powering the Oppo F1s. Other phones with the same chip (like the Redmi Note 4 MTK, Elephone P8 Mini) have working MIUI ports. These can be adapted to the F1s.