Xiaomi Mi A1 Started Receiving Android 8.0 Oreo Update

Xiaomi has decided to start 2018 by giving Mi A1 users the Android Oreo Update. Back in September in 2017, Xiaomi launched the first Android one device from the company. You can check the Xiaomi Mi A1 Specifications here. The Mi A1 became quickly popular for its dual camera and stock Android experience. Mi A1 offers amazing Portrait shots that every other device failed to deliver at such competitive price. In addition, Google promised that It will be one of the 1st devices that will receive Android P. Back in December, Xiaomi started testing the Oreo update with a few beta testers.

Xiaomi launched Mi A1 under Google’s Android One programme and promised to give Android Oreo by the end of 2017. So starting from today, the Mi A1 will receive the Android Oreo update. Every Mi A1 user will not receive the update instantly as this update will be available in batches.

Mi A1 Oreo Update:

In addition, users need to first install software version 7.12.19 (Android Nougat) on their Mi A1 to receive the OTA update to Android Oreo (version 7.12.29). The update package will come in 1107.4MB size means 1.1GB and will take 15 minutes to install. It will also include the December Android security patch. You can check the availability of the Android 8.0 Oreo update for your Mi A1 by going to Settings > Software updates. It is noticeable that  Notably, the Xiaomi Mi A1 will be the first device from Xiaomi to receive the Android Oreo update.

Mi A1 Oreo Update Features:

Xiaomi has included features such as Notification Dots, Notification Channels, Picture-in-Picture mode, Autofill framework, Smart Text Selection, Night Light, New Storage Menu, new Settings app and quick settings menu. In addition, Xiaomi also included New Files application, adaptive app icons and a faster boot experience in this update.

So far Xiaomi has kept its promise of Android Oreo to the Mi A1 and we will also look forward to Xiaomi to give further updates. Xiaomi launched the Mi A1 at Rs. 14,999 in India but recently it got a permanent Price cut of Rs. 1,000. Also if you are lucky enough you can get this device from Flipkart as low as Rs. 12,999.

Also, Have a look at Flipkart 2018 Mobiles Bonanza Sale: Upcoming Sale On New Year

Sarajit Das

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