Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is now in its final year of regular software updates with the release of the January 2021 Android security patch for the device.

The Mi A2 Lite will not receive an operating system upgrade above Android 10, but it will continue to receive security patch updates for a 180 day period. This is the third year of updates for the device since it was released in July 2018. The phone, as it stands, can no longer receive another OS upgrade, but would still have security updates until July 2021.

The security patch to the Mi A2 Lite also provides system performance optimizations and improved overall stability.

As a tradition, Xiaomi always includes ‘Optimized system performance’ and ‘Improved system security and stability’ in the changelog for security patch updates, though. Hence, we can hazard a guess that the current security patch V11.0.17.0.QDLMIXM most likely only upgrades the Mi A2 Lite to Google’s latest security patch.

The V11.0.17.0.QDLMIXM security patch should arrive as a small over-the-air (OTA) download of size 16 MB in size. The patch integrates into your device so that a notification will be received by the user, that a new update is now available for download. On the other hand, if for any reason, you are yet to get a notification that an update is available, then you can download the patch and install it.

Please note that the installation file is hosted on Xiaomi’s servers. The same applies to the recovery and fastboot ROMs, which could be downloaded and flashed if you have run into trouble on your Mi A2 Lite.

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Xiaomi released Android 10 for Mi A2 Lite initially in March but soon rolled back the update due to bugs. After a month, the company re-released the update with April security patch. However, not all the users were fortunate enough to receive that build. But now, finally, the brand is seeding out another Android 10 release with May security patch for all the users.

In simple words, the Mi A2 Lite launched alongside the Mi A2 in 2018 is receiving its third Android 10 build in three months. That said, the update scenario for this handset is comparatively better than Mi A3, albeit not acceptable for an Android One device.

According to posts on Reddit and Mi Community, users on both Android 10 and Android Pie are receiving the new May 2020 security patch. But for the latter, the OTA also brings Android 10 and hence the update comes in different sizes.

The new update for the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite comes with build number 11.0.5.0.QDLMIXM. It weighs 1.15GB for those who are on Android Pie and 13.75MB for users who already received the Android 10 update earlier.

Having said that, as with any OTA update, it is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it might take time to reach every unit. Until then, users can try checking for the update from Settings -> Sytem->System update.

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Xiaomi released the Android 10 update for Mi A2 Lite back in March. Unfortunately, it bricked a number of units and hence the company rolled back the update. Now, the brand has re-released the update according to reports by several users on Mi Community.

The second Android 10 update for Mi A2 Lite weighs 1.15 GB in size and comes with the following changes.

• Dark theme
• Gesture navigation
• Privacy controls
• Replace the Xiaomi FM Radio with a Qualcomm app

It is worth noting that Xiaomi is yet to officially announce the rollout of the update. Anyway, if you happen to receive it on your device, we highly recommend you to wait for feedback from those who have already installed it.

The first Android 10 build for Mi A2 Lite bricked the device. We are uncertain what the new build is capable of going by the history of Xiaomi. Just recently, the company pulled backed the Mi A3 Android 10 update for the third time due to several issues. 

According to some users, Xiaomi released the same Android 10 build for Mi A3 over and over again with new Android security patch each time. However, not all the users are facing issues on their handsets but most of them are. Hence, we urge you to not update your Mi A2 Lite right away even if it happens to hit your device.

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The Mi A3 received an Android 10 last month but just a few days after it began rolling out, the update was suspended due to several bugs. Now, Xiaomi is back with another Android 10 update but this time, it is for the 2018 Mi A2 Lite.

The Mi A2 Lite was the second Android One phone released by Xiaomi in 2018 alongside the Mi A2. The phone is actually sold in China and India as the Redmi 6 Pro. Just like its sibling, it launched with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and was later updated to Android 9 Pie. In January 2020, Xiaomi confirmed the phone will get updated to Android 10.

The Mi A2 Lite’s Android 10 update arrives with build number QDLMIXM and is 1.1GB in size. XDA Developers has a download link for the update but we advise you to wait for the OTA as comments from those who have installed it ranges from their device not booting to it being very sluggish.

If you own a Mi A2, do check your phone for the update. If it is not yet available, you may have to wait a few days. Even at that, we advise you to confirm there are no issues yet before updating.

Android 10 brings system-wide dark mode, smart replies, more customization for notifications, and new features for Digital Wellbeing.

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Xiaomi is working on a new Android One device. The codename of this device has been revealed through the Android Pie based MIUI 10 firmware for the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. Now that the Chinese manufacturer has launched Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite smartphones so far. Hence, it seems that the newly spotted device could be the Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone.

In the MIUI 10 firmware of Mi 8, an XDA forum member could find a device with “orchid_sprout” codename. Almost every known Android One device that is approved by Google is known for carrying “_sprout” suffix and the same is applicable for Xiaomi’s Android One smartphones. For instance, the Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite were respectively codenamed as “tissot_sprout,” “jasmine_sprout,” and “daisy_sprout.” Hence, the “orchid_sprout” codename could belong to the upcoming Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone. The Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite lacked supported for NFC. However, through the firmware leak it has been revealed that “orchid_sprout” device is equipped with NFC connectivity. The NFC chip used on the device is from NXP.

One should be aware of the fact that there is no confirmation on whether the “orchid_sprout” will be marketed as Xiaomi Mi A3. Some of the codenames of Xiaomi devices that were spotted in the past such as Comet, Achilles, Lilium and so on were never released. Hence, no more details on the “orchid_sprout” may surface for a while. The existence of the device can be confirmed through leaks that may appear from other sources.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 was unveiled in July and the same device with MIUI skin onboard is selling in China as Xiaomi Mi 6X. The Redmi 6 Pro that made were released in China and India is available in other markets as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. The latter was announced alongside Mi A2 in July. Hence, the new Android One devices from Xiaomi are expected to go official by early Q3 this year.

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Android 9.0 Pie is still relatively new and hasn’t exactly gotten to a notable percentage of Android devices. A number of Android One phones have started receiving the update to Android Pie, coupled with several flagship models that were launched with Android Pie pre-installed. However, the usage percentage of Android Pie is still unknown as Google last updated the Android usage chart in October and Android Pie wasn’t captured.

Android 9 Pie is finally here! Mi A2 will be the first of our Android One phones to receive the update from 18 Dec! Get ready for all Android 9 Pie features! RT if you have your slice of the Pie now! #MiA2 #Android9Pie #Android9 #AndroidPie pic.twitter.com/7mNfl3Wsd6

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) December 17, 2018

The Mi A2 is now set to swell the number of models that is rocking Android Pie already as Xiaomi has announced that the Android One phone will start receiving the update on December 18. Before now, a few Xiaomi Mi A2 users who are beta testers received the Android 9 Pie update on November 16 but the update will be without restriction.

This update will make the Mi A2 become Xiaomi’s first Android One model to receive the stable Android Pie update. The update is pretty fast compared to the pace the Mi A1 received Android Oreo update. The same fate might befall the A1 but we can’t say for sure. However, since Mi A2 Lite also got the Android Pie stable ROM delivered to select users 10 days after the A2, it simply means the global release of its own stable ROM to users isn’t too far behind. Perhaps, Xiaomi will start pushing updates to Mi A2 Lite phones around New Year’s Eve or in early January.

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As a reminder, Android Pie brings along several interesting features such as adaptive battery, dark mode, app actions, app timer, adaptive brightness, slices, accessibility menu, easier text selection, new screenshot shortcut, a new home button, new gesture navigation, easier screen rotation, indoor navigation via Wi-Fi RTT, an improved DND (Do not disturb mode), lockdown mode, 157 new emojis, multiple camera support and lot more.

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HMD Global’s Nokia 7.1 and Xiaomi‘s Mi A2 Lite are the latest phones to receive the Android Pie update. While HMD Global specifically announced that the update has begun rolling out to the Nokia 7.1 globally, Xiaomi didn’t make an announcement and the update seems to be rolling out to just a select few at the moment.

New day, and a new serving of Pie coming right up. Nokia 7.1 now on Android 9. pic.twitter.com/ZPupm6TAmR

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) November 27, 2018

For the Nokia 7.1, the update is 1.3GB in size and it brings a new system navigation, adaptive brightness, adaptive battery, and November’s security patch.

The update for the Mi A2 Lite is about 1002MB and also brings the same features the Nokia 7.1 is getting in addition to FM radio. According to XDA Developers who first reported the Mi A2 Lite was already getting the update, one user who lives in Poland already received the update.

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Both the Nokia 7.1 and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite are Android One phones and they run a stock-like version of Android. However, the Nokia 7.1 is the more expensive and more powerful version of the two. It sells for more than double the price of the Mi A2 Lite.

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Through a global launch event today in Spain, Xiaomi has announced the arrival Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite smartphones. These are Android One editions of the Xiaomi Mi 6X and Redmi 6 Pro that were recently launched in China. Since Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are Android One phones, they do not feature MIUI 9 custom UI found on Mi 6X and Redmi 6 Pro. Xiaomi has promised to that these smartphones will be receiving Android P 9.0 at the earliest.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi A2 features an arc-shaped aluminum unibody that has a thickness of only 7.3mm. The handset can be availed in colors like Gold, Blue and Black. It features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that of 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The screen is tucked under a layer 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3.

The dual camera setup of the Xiaomi Mi A2 includes 20-megapixel Sony IM376 primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture and 2-micron 4-in-1 Super Pixel for capturing brighter shots in dim light conditions. The main sensor is assisted by 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 secondary sensor with 1.25-micron pixel and f/1.75 aperture. The frontside of the smartphone is equipped with 20-megapixel AI powered selfie snapper for capturing selfie shots with bokeh effect.

The Snapdragon 660 AIE powers the Xiaomi Mi A2. It includes a 3,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging through USB-C. The other features of the smartphone include Android 8.1 Oreo OS, rear-mounted fingerprint reader, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Specifications and Features

The metal bodied Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite  comes in color choices like Black, Gold and Blue. The handset is fitted a notched IPS LCD screen of 5.84 inches that produces an aspect ratio of 19:9. The screen delivers Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels.

The Mi A2 Lite has a dual camera module on its rear shell. It comprises of 12-megapixel primary sensor with 1.25-micron pixels and PDAF and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The notch at the front features a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Snapdragon 625 SoC that powers multiple Xiaomi phones is present under the hood of the Mi A2 Lite. Xiaomi claimed that it is the first entry-level phone to feature the SD625 chipset. The power-efficient SoC enhances the performance of 4,000mAh battery of the Mi A2 Lite. The company also stated that the battery can easily last for two days. The other features of the phone include Android 8.1 Oreo, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite Variants and Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi A2 variants such as 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM are respectively priced at 249 euros (~$291), 279 euros (~$326) and 349 euros (~$408).

On the other side, the Mi A2 Lite comes in models like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB. These variants are respectively priced at 179 euros (~$209) and 229 euros (~$268).

At the launch event, Xiaomi also introduced the Mi Robot Builder with 79 euros (~$92) pricing and IPX7 water-resistant Mi Toothbrush worth 29 euros (~$34).

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Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event on July 24 in Spain and the company has also confirmed that it will be launching two Android One smartphones. It is very likely that the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite smartphones. The specifications and costs of Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite have already surfaced through Swiss and Polish online retailer sites. Both the smartphones have surfaced on Romanian QuickMobile.ro and PCGarage.ro online retailer sites with full specs and pricing.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are Android One editions of MIUI ROM based Mi 6X and Mi 6 Pro smartphones that were launched in the recent past in China. The Xiaomi Mi A2 comes in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models that respectively feature 4 GB of RAM. These variants are respectively priced at RON 1,273 (~$320) and RON 1,400 (~$352) on QuickMobile.ro. The retailer site claims it will be available in 7 days.

On the other Romanian online shopping site, these models of Mi A2 carry higher pricing of RON 1,400 (~$352) and RON 1,600 (~$402). The handset will be available on the retailer site after 12 days.

The specs of the Mi A2 include 5.99-inch IPS LCD 18:9 FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 SoC, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, dual 12-mgegapixel cameras, 20-megapixel and 3,010mAh battery with QC 3.0.

QuickMobile.ro is charging RON 933 (~$234) for 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and RON 1,130 (~$284) for 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM models of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. PCGarage.ro is also selling the two editions of the Mi A2 Lite with higher costs of RON 1,000 (~$251) and RON 1,200 (~$301). Both the retailer sites have the same respective availability dates for Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite smartphone includes specification such as 5.84-inch IPS LCD display 19:9 FHD+ screen, Snapdragon 625, up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera, 5-megapixel selfie camera and 4,000mAh battery.

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Last week, Xiaomi sent out media invites for the global launch event that the company scheduled on 24th July in Madrid, Spain. Yesterday, Xiaomi teased the launch of Mi A2 smartphone that is the successor of Mi A1.

Now, Xiaomi has confirmed that the company will be launching two Android One smartphones at Spain launch event. While the company has not revealed the name, the two smartphones in question are the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Teasing these two devices, Xiaomi tweeted “We are giving you ALL not 1 but 2 smartphones on July 24th! Any guesses?”

Ahead of the official launch on 24th July, the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has already been listed on AliExpress and is available for purchase at $190 for 3GB RAM model and $210 for the 4GB RAM variant.

According to the previous leaks, the Mi A2 is expected to feature a 5.99-inch full-screen display with Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor and is expected to come in multiple variants based on the memory configuaration, including 4GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage.

The device also comes with a dual camera setup on the back, boasting a 12MP + 20MP sensors. On the front side, reports indicate that it will feature a 20MP snapper. The Mi A2 lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack and will be fuelled by a a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

On the other hand, the Mi A2 Lite variant is expected to have 5.84-inch noteched display and will be powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC. In terms of photography, it is said to feature 12MP + 5MP sensors on the back and a 5MP front-facing camera.

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Being a part of Android One, both device will be running on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. To know the official pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch of the Mi A2 models which is scheduled to launch in China on 19th July.

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Earlier today, Xiaomi teased its upcoming Android One smartphone — Mi A2, which is the successor of the Mi A1 launched last year. The company has scheduled a global launch event in Spain on 24th July, where Xiaomi is expected to launch Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite.

Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch, the Mi A2 Lite has already been listed on AliExpress and is available for purchase for $190/$210, which is way less than the rumored pricing of $290. Further, the listing also confirms the phone’s specifications which were leaked earlier.

The metal-bodied smartphone comes with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display with 2228 x 1080 pixel screen resolution and a notch on top of the display, in line with the current trend. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz.

The device comes in two variants — one with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and another with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. There’s also a dedicated microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the optics, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel sensors with artificial intelligence features and capable of recording 4K videos. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel snapper with AI Portrait and AI Smart Beauty features.

Since the smartphone is a part of Google‘s Android One program, it is running pure Android Oreo operating system out of the box. The device drives power from a 4,000mAh battery that should provide a full day of usage.

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The 3GB RAM model of Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is listed at $190 while the 4GB RAM model is listed for $210. The smartphone will be offered in three colors — Black, Gold, and Blue. However, we’ll know for sure the official pricing and availability details once the company launches the smartphone on 24th July.

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In the previous month, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) had certified several existing and unannounced smartphones from Xiaomi. The smartphones approved by EEC are expected to debut in Europe in future. Few more Xiaomi handsets were also certified yesterday by the EEC.

Smartphones such as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6S and Redmi 6X were certified by the EEC yesterday. As it can be seen, some of these smartphones have already launched in China, but Mi A2 Lite, Mi 8 Pro, Redmi 6S and 6X are yet to go official. EEC certificate was issued to these smartphones on June 14, 2018 and it is valid until January 2027.

The Mi A2 Lite with a model number of M1805D15SG was spotted at the Singapore’s Communications Authority in the previous month. Apart from this, there is no other information available on this smartphone.

Among the recently introduced Redmi 6 series, the Redmi 6 Pro features a notched 19:9 display whereas the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A phones have notch-less 18:9 display. Since the Redmi 6 and 6X are not “Pro” models, there is a possibility that they arrive with full screen design like the Redmi 6 and 6A smartphones.

The Mi 8 Pro was not announced at the launch event of Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE that was held at the end of May. There is a possibility that the Mi 8 Pro could be nothing but the highest storage variant of the Mi 8 that features 256 GB of storage.

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Apart from the aforementioned devices, smartphones like Mi 7 Lite, Mi Mix 2s, Mi Mix 3S, Mi S1, Mi S2, Mi S3, Redmi S1, Redmi S3, Redmi A1, Redmi A2, Redmi Note 6, Redmi Note 6A, Redmi Note 6A Prime, Redmi Note 6 Prime, Redmi 6 Plus, and Redmi 6A Plus were also approved by EEC in May. Xiaomi made its foray into the Eastern Europe earlier this year including its launch in Russia and it is also working on expanding its business in Western Europe. Hence, it appears that all the Xiaomi phones that have been approved by EEC recently may soon begin launching in Europe.

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Remember the Xiaomi device that we saw on TENAA last week with a notch? It appears it is the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and it is heading to Singapore.

A Xiaomi device with model number M1805D1SG was seen on the website of Singapore’s IMDA (its equivalent of the FCC or TENAA). The page mentions that the device will be marketed as the Mi A2 Lite.

The model number of the device is similar to that of some other phones seen on TENAA last week. Those phones have model numbers M1805D1SC, M1805D1SE, and M1805D1ST. As you can see, the only differences from the Singaporean version are the last two alphabets. Although most sites have referred to the phone as the Redmi 6, we now know it will launch as the Mi A2 Lite in Singapore.

According to TENAA, the phone(s) will have a 5.84-inch screen with a notch at the top. The resolution of the display is FHD+. It will be powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. When it launches, it will be available in 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB RAM variants with 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB of storage respectively.

Like the Mi 6X which is expected to launch as the Mi A2 later, the Mi A2 Lite will also have dual rear cameras. One is a 12MP sensor and the second is unknown at the moment. A 5MP selfie camera sits within the notch.

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There is also fingerprint scanner on the back of the device. The A2 Lite will come with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and pack a 3900mAh battery (~4000mAh).

There is no info on when it will launch but it shouldn’t be far off.

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