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[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] birdie:
Q: I haven't received the lastest security update, how can I get it?

A: Just wait. Updates may take up to two weeks to reach your smartphone.

Edit: there's now an official way to force install updates:

Download and install the latest version of Google Play Services - it's an official signed version, 12.2.17 (448-186052348) (12217448).

Check for updates - you'll receive an update immidiately.

Q: What's the current build number?

A: As of March 1, 2018, the current build is OPR1.170623.026.V9.5.4.0.ODHMIFA Security patch level: February 1, 2018. Kernel version: 3.18.66-perf-g90e3040 builder@mi-server #1 Mon Feb 26 11:58:45 WIB 2018

Q: Does Picture in picture mode work?

A: It does but only a few apps currently support it: e.g. VLC (it must(!) be enabled first in VLC settings), Google Chrome (for desktop mode), YouTube (YouTube red subscription is required), Google Maps (only in navigation mode) and WhatsApp (during a video call).

Q: What are the known bugs?

A: Check this topic.

Q: Where can I get a firmware image to flash offline (fastboot ROM)?

A: Check this page for updates.

Q: Are there EIS or Camera2API? Has low light camera performance been improved?

A: Sadly, both are still missing and low light camera performance is still horrible.

Q: How can I improve low light camera performance?

A: Root your phone, enable EIS/Camera2API, install Google Camera with HDR+.

Q: Can I use/install Google Camera with HDR+?

A: No. (Yes, if you're willing to root your phone and enable EIS/Camera2API).

Q: I've heard about Quick Charge in Oreo, is it indeed present?

A: No, this has been verified by many people, some of whom used multimeters.

Q: What about the Google Phone (dialer) and Google Messages apps?

A: They are now both stock straight from Google.

Update: The latest version of Google Phone is incompatible with the MI A1 for unknown reasons but it's Google who made this decision.

Q: How can I hide the X mark for mobile networks?

A: You can disable WiFi or you can install a substratum theme, "Hide X".

Q: My favourite app or game crashes under Oreo.

A: Factory reset your phone, install just this game/app - check if it crashes. If it does, contact its developer. If it doesn't then some other app or your settings have broken the app/game.

Q: How can I disable/hide/remove App is running in background notification?

It's a "feature" of Android 8. There are three methods to get rid of this nuisance.

Source: http://en.miui.com/thread-1316545-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] birdie:
Please share you tips in this topic.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] mhdsanto85:
How to root Oreo,?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] birdie:
Unlock bootloader, flash/boot using TWRP, install Magisk or any other sudo solution.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] mhdsanto85:
Does It wipe?

And how to go back to stock again to receive otas?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] birdie:
No. If you install Magisk you will be able to receive and install OTA updates. You'll just have to reinstall Magisk after each update.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
There is not fully working TWRP for Oreo as of now.

Magisk can be used by flashing patched boot.img, which already contains Magisk or follow a bit complicated TWRP guide.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lupin The Third:
Are you sure about this?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tensaigandy:
I got this Decryption Unsuccessful on side B (updated to Oreo on side A), while the side A is working just fine. Can anyone assist me with this?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
You have to restore stock boot before OTA installation, currently that's possible probably only manually.

Oreo changed the encryption scheme, only the latest TWRP version or Oreo system supports it. Nougat system and older TWRP versions will have problems with decryption.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tensaigandy:
I tried flashing my phone with latest Nougat, both locked and unlocked bootloader. All fine and good, then I updated to Oreo on my partition B. Worked just fine but I cant boot into partition A as the encryption failed.

Not sure what I have to do on my phone.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] rakenol:
Has anyone noticed this thing where if we open a slightly darker or dark image, the display boosts up the brightness in the dark areas ? Sort of like the sunlight display on some phones. I tried to record an instance but it doesn't show it clearly.

https://gfycat.com/MemorablePotableKarakul

Is it just me :D or Has anyone else noticed it ? Is it something that's built-in or can I disable it ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Void_Dragon07:
Ok so my A1 is rooted bootloader unlocked but for some reason the google camera is not working on this and it used to work on 7.1.2 i enabled HAL3 but still no result can anyone help me
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
What are you trying to do? Once you upgrade to Oreo, you can't safely boot Nougat system. Even if data wouldn't be encrypted, many apps would force close due to changes between these systems. If you want to downgrade, factory reset is probably inevitable.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tensaigandy:
I dont know LOL

So A/B partition thingy is not a thing anymore on Oreo ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
There are still A/B partitions. Could you describe what are you trying to achieve? I simply don't understand why do you try to boot into Nougat once you have successfully upgraded to Oreo.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] sarfaraz1989:
can future security updates fix these issues as well? monthly updates are provided by google or xiaomi? please answer and add this info to original post
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] birdie:
I could have added the answer but I don't have it.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] adriankoooo:
It is somehow possible to hide/disable update to Oreo? My phone is not rooted.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] drali500:
What about this?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] d4yn1sh:
What about WiFi calling?

I see WiFi calling when I search for it in settings search bar but nothing happens when i tap on it (opens WiFi settings menu with no WiFi calling option).

Is it even enabled?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] sarfaraz1989:
an easy to stop the auto updates is to just initiate the download and the hit pause while its downloading it wont bother you further
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] birdie:
The first Oreo update has been pulled. Please wait for a new one.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] alkesh95:
I would like to know about your source for this.

I just found one mention of it on mi forum. In the same/similar FAQ
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ppfawade:
Open phone app

3 dot menu settings>

Calling account>

N/w provider mine is Jio>

WiFi calling

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4380823&d=1515193309
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] d4yn1sh:
I don't have WiFi calling option there.. screenshot?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ppfawade:
Then it might not be supported by network provider.

I don't have WiFi calling option for Airtel but for Jio it is present.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] d4yn1sh:
It is supported and works fine on my old LG G4..weird indeed..could be another bug?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ForTheOne:
Any file downloaded or copied into SD Card is showing 0 bytes. It is only correcting itself when SD Card is unmounted and mounted again from Settings. I am out of ideas. Please help urgently.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ltf_195:
I'm still on 7.1.2, so there will no security update until February, right?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] punkmexic:
i discovered that if i try to edit a photo from the camera itself, google photos crashes...so i uninstalled google photos or installed an old google photos app and everything works fine now
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
Since Oreo update I'm having some annoying bugs. Some were solved with a factory reset but since then others have appeared:

- The screen doesn't turn on when someone calls me, I have to press the power button

- When I call someone the first two tries dissent work, it says it's calling and the other person picks up the call but we can't hear each other.

- Battery life its much much worst, this was one of the best things about this smartphone.

Is anyone else experiencing this problems? Is there a solution?

Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Don't forget to disable "data always on" in developers settings, it got enabled automatically after Oreo update and can cause unnecessary battery usage.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] alkesh95:
Battery usage aside its a good thing its enabled by default. Internet connection handover from wifi to mobile data is almost instant due to that. So you get minimum connection drop when you leave your wifi range.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Maybe, but it was disabled by default before and will be disabled again after initial Oreo installation. It happened on Nexus/Pixel line as well. It's considered as bug and this feature should not be enabled by default. Of course you are welcome to use this feature, but for me and many users it's pointless and only drains battery with no benefit. I don't use any apps which would suffer from handover taking about 3 seconds.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Levi-san:
Why would I need a factory reset?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Clearing Google services framework is in fact "factory reset from server side". However apps keep their data and this is where problems start - late or no notification for new emails, messages in whatsapp etc., crashed apps here and there,.. It can be mostly solved by very patient troubleshooting and apps reinstallations, but the safe bet is to do factory reset, or even better - don't clear services framework data at all.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Levi-san:
Hm, I see. I didn't really notice late notifications yet, but if it is recommended I'll go ahead and do a reset then.

Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
If everything works fine for you, you're lucky and you don't need to do the factory reset. I had been able to restore my phone without factory reset, but it took several hours..
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] nizarriqi:
do anyone know where to get stock boot.img from oreo?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajeev:
https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/development/tool-aosp-8-0-ql1515-dec-8-2017-t3722184

Scroll down then download from 3kernel options title...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
I've lost my patience and just ordered a Pixel 2. Xiaomi never again.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] EatNNSleep:
Don't do it!

I updated to Oreo and now my camera app won't work. Every time I go on instragram, the navigation buttons will be disabled. Don't update until later. My phone is unrooted though
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
For those who don't visit MIUI forums, here's workaround for hanging of dialer app (probably valid only for users from India):

Uninstall MyJIO app from phone

or

Go to Settings - Apps & notifications - App info - MyJio - Permissions - Disable all permissions

Source and more info: http://en.miui.com/thread-1473581-1-1.html

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That's quite an expensive solution :) I hope that you will not face bugs and HW issues as many other Pixel 2 users. If you can't excuse minor problems on 200 USD phone, I'm curious how you will react to such issues on Pixel 2.. :)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
I'll break it against a wall.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] alkesh95:
Please record that and send it to me when you do.

Thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
I won't record it with my Mi A1 since the camera SUCKS
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] alkesh95:
This is what i would recommend.

http://arrirentalgroup.com/alexa65/
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] senpaidev:
I don't have the find phone app installed. Still I'm facing long call connect times. Any solutions?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Natakranta:
Good decision :good:

I hope you managed to get P2 in a good deal. 3rd party sellers like Carephonewarehouse UK and computerworld UK are giving good discounts now and basic 64GB Pixel 2 goes for 500 GBP.

We have Mi A1 (mom), P2 (wife) and P2XL (me) in the house, so my experience is real life.

Like many I trusted Android One program and was hoping it Mi A1 will be budget revival of Nexus. Boy was I wrong.

Hardware wise Mi A1 is very nice device, for a regular user (mom) it's plenty fast, nothing lacking (camera sucks though even for the budget).

Software wise it's a sad joke. The way Xiaomi is handling Nougat to Oreo update is a pure insult to the users. First, late closed beta testing. It should have been open and early November and not mid December. Lack of transparency, unknown criteria of selection of beta testers. Ignoring reports of problems from advanced users who manage to get leaked builds and still want to contribute to help despite being bluntly rejected by Xiaomi.

When "end of year" deadline flashes red light, Xiaomi releases broken bug infested build to few phones to fulfill Oreo update promise and quickly holds it back to avoid flames from non tech savvy users with broken phones. That's why they still didn't put Oreo fastboot images officially:

http://en.miui.com/download-333.html

Still Nougat there. It's because they want to minimize number of users on Oreo and volume of complains from them on internet.

Such a disappointment.

And I don't get why Google not forcing them to at least release karnel source. It's required by law for funk sake.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
I agree with everything you said, unfortunately. On a side note, can you please compare the normal Pixel 2 and the XL?

Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrchrister:
Am I the only one who is pretty happy with oreo? So far the phone is working great with it!

Just the freaking proximity sensor is still not perfect when taking phone calls but other than that, great!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Natakranta:
I've been using P2 for few weeks, loved it (rooted of course), gave it to wife after throughly tested everything is fine with the phone and up to expectations. I took OP3T from her and have a fun ride with it for few weeks, thanks to nice devs who made 8.0 AOSP for it (Cardinal rom), sold it and bought P2XL at Xmas.nusing it since, stock rooted.

I personally find XL slightly too big, the way N6P was and is little too wide for me, over a year and just can't find it comfortable using one hand.

P2 size wise is almost as my benchmark of master design - Nexus 5. P2 is the same width, just few millimeters taller. P2 wins ergonomics competition with P2XL.

P2 has Samsung amoled screen which has no flaws in opposition to biggers brother LG OLED screen (blue tint looking not totally straight).

P2 seams to have regular quick charge, Ampere shows 2700mA when pluged, P2XL works differently, it's is capped at 1060mA when plugged and charges significantly slower. True, it has bigger battery to charge, but not that much bigger.

XL wins with front surface usage, but most video content is in 16:9 format so you have black bars on sides, and than it looks like phone has bigger bazels than it actually has.

I personally am considering exchanging XL to small Pixel. Tough choice. Sure bigger screen is nice to have, but from my point of view, small pixel is the better pixel this year.

My 4 years waiting for might success to my all time favourite Nexus 5 is finally here in shape of Baby Pixel 2.

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My mom is using A1 on December Nougat. When I video call her on Duo, I get echo effect, I hear myself back loudly, but it only works my way.

Do you experience it on Oreo? Is anybody calling you complaining they have echo?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrchrister:
Never noticed anything like this... But I don't use duo either..
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Natakranta:
It doesn't have to be Duo, basically any call or video call which Mi A1 is handling on its loudspeaker.

I was hoping for it to be fixed with Oreo. I got contradicting replies from Oreo beta testers saying it's gone or not. (mom's Mi A1 still on Nougat rooted)

I wander if it's hardware related as well, maybe some units have more sensitive mic not playing nice with noise cancelation algorytm.

Saying you never noticed anybody complaining on echo when calling you, do you mean not even earlier on Nougat?

If you have a chance, could you please check using loudspeaker on calls and video calls to see if the other side doesn't suffer form echo when you are using loudspeaker?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
Thank you very much for your input. I'm glad I went with the normal Pixel 2, then. Because it's only available in a couple of countries I had to import it without ever seeing it. I chose the "Kinda Blue" color, what's yours? Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ltf_195:
People should stop comparing Pixel/Nexus with this phone. Its half of its price, and high-end vs midrange phone, of course there will be huge difference. Google give Xiaomi to take over the update definitely to reduce the cost. If Google take over the software the price would rise just below pixel. People from high-end phone dive down to midrage phone to have same experience, its no going to happen. Android One is for mid-range phone, it will not replace nexus or pixel, there are rumors or hox, but you should blame google, google decide everything, whether you buy Xiaomi or pixel, google get most of your money
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
No one was comparing them. I asked about the comparison between the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. Everyone knows this is a low / medium end smartphone but he is totally right, the way they are treating updates is outrageous and a total disappointment. Xiaomi never again for me.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] JockeSve:
I'm quite happy with my A1 with Oreo!

No bigger issues or bugs that annoy me.

No issues with Proximity sensor... Check with 'Sensors Multitool' what distance it reacts.

Mine it either 5cm (~2 inch) or 0.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ltf_195:
Well, let change the thread to Pixel and talk more about Pixel? Xiaomi is 6 year old company, what do you expect? do some research before you buy, they also have problem releasing kernal source code on previous phone, you should know that.

I'm not trying to defend Xiaomi, but its all about expectation. I expect stock android experience on midrage phone and that what i get. When I bought the phone on October, i already expect the delay for Oreo update, I'm not really disappointed. However, Xiaomi never miss the security patch update for the first 3 month, which is better than most midrange phone.

Like I said before, letting manufacture handle the update is google decision. Until today, Google do nothing about this. I think Google and some other websites just exaggerate about Android One and create the hype.

Well, this is Android One, people should know that google let manufacture handle the update without proper control.

Xiaomi is not that bad, their hardware is ok, and MIUI is cool too. Google may release Android One on more device in the future, it might get better than this or may be worst. My advise to others is not "never buy Xiaomi again" but "lower your expectation when buying Android One".
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
Importante not here giving advices like yourself. I'm just stating that I will never buy a Xiaomi device again. Best of luck with your counseling task here in the forums.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrchrister:
Thanks, just checked and it's set to 5cm.

It works most of the time but gets confused when I'm standing in a room pointing the phone towards a window. I would say it works correctly 8 out of 10 times, which is still worse than how it was with my Xiaomi Redmi note 4 which never had any issues...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] joeyhuab:
FYI you don't need YouTube Red. Just install IYTBP version of the YouTube app to access PiP.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] jairbj:
My wife's A1 got a 1GB+ update OTA (December update) and after download and install it, there was no message saying it was installed neither the "optimizing apps" screen. It continues on Android 7.1.2 and on system settings says that it's updated. Does anyone face this problem? How to get "android 8" update again?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
Xiaomi suspended the Android 8.0 Oreo OTA update since it was infested with bugs. You have to wait.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] moliverac8:
Source?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
Other users from XDA and other forums I follow. There was no official announcement, I believe, but no one is being able to update a the moment. But try your best and correct me if I am wrong...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] IOmega666:
Pretty sure that happened, my girlfriend has a Mi A1 and she texted me a screenshot that she had the Oreo update notification, told her to wait (because I was researching bugs and issues here and in xiaomi forum) and she dismissed the notification, now she can't update anymore, the phone searchs for an update and says that it's the latest one 7.1.2.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ltf_195:
Correct, no announcement from Xiaomi, but i also believe they pull back the update. I received the update notification on first week of January and then disappear.

You can try manually update from these thread

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/development/tool-updateengine-ui-flash-android-o-t3721588

or

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/development/tool-aosp-8-0-ql1515-dec-8-2017-t3722184

Make sure you backup your data, and expect some bugs.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] d4yn1sh:
expect a lot of bugs...updating my A1 was a mistake, but i'm to lazy to do a manual downgrade...guess I have to live with those bugs for some time
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Official full ROM is out at http://en.miui.com/download-333.html
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Natakranta:
Yes, I've just noticed it as well. I wander if it's the same build as from 31.12.2017 OTA or new one, hopefully bit more polished.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] cheffy11:
What do u expect on a cheap phone?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajeev:
Its same old stable one. Its for those who did not get Oreo update yet. They can flash it via MI Flashtool...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] _mysiak_:
Probably the same, but full flash without data wipe fixed my issues with video recording (probably the only bug I was facing). Now I'm really happy with Oreo update :)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] skroder:
Aside from the battery drain, what other bugs are in the Oreo build? I've noticed I'm only getting 4 hours screen time from my usual 8 hours from Nougat.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Badelhas:
Too many to tell you but they differ from user to user and not everyone has bugs, it's very strange. I have several, unfortunately.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] birdie:
Looks like the first Oreo OTA update has been pulled. Nothing has been revealed officially.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] birdie:
I've updated the post with the correct solution.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] nunoficafe:
I think that after Oreo, the device charges in a lower time. [emoji4]

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