The MIUI 13 update has undoubtedly been quite controversial, mostly due to the fact that it has presented barely anything to global users other than new wallpapers. Still, a quicker-than-last-year rollout has helped compensate for that a bit, with Android 12 now reaching a few budget devices as well. But as Xiaomiui reports, the company may have got another screw-up in its hands.

1. MIUI 13 (based on Android 12) bricks phones, thats true lol (Xiaomiui team bricked Mi11,Mi11U,Mi11Lite5G etc. thx to MIUI13 update and we paid EDL Auths for unbricking)

2. MIUI India Stable corrupts persist partition, thats why camera dies.

(Mi 11 Ultra, dies from MIUI13) pic.twitter.com/fKGoo441OM

— xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) March 13, 2022

Bricked devices as a result of new MIUI updates isn’t exactly something new for Xiaomi. Initial ‘stable beta’ Android 12 rollouts had late last year rendered some Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 units useless. As if that wasn’t enough, MIUI 13 now looks to be having a similar effect on not just the aforementioned devices but also the Mi 11 Lite 5G (via Notebookcheck).

So far, it appears that the issue is limited to pilot testers only. Xiaomi does notify beta testers of associated risks so it would be unfair to blow up at it. But Xiaomiui says that the Mi 11 Ultra had to actually be opened up for recovery from the bricked state, which is quite a mess.

Xiaomi is also yet to acknowledge the issue. In such a case, it is advisable for pilot testers to not flash the latest update on Mi 11 series devices and wait for the next one instead. Stable users are advised to not manually flash any experimental builds for the time being.

The technical cause is currently unknown but the problem does seem to strike upon installing the OTA through the Updater app.

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Xiaomi Mi Store is giving some amazing discounts on the occasion of the world premiere of Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. The smartphone which is retailing for $420 is now available at a discounted price of $398.80 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer. 

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

The new Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a beautifully designed midrange smartphone. The ultra-lightweight smartphone comes with a super comfortable grip and an elegant and sleek look. It comes with a dazzling halo ring, encircling the main camera and a near flat camera module. The smartphone features a 6.55 inch AMOLED display and 1.88mm super-slim bezels that give you bigger and more visual content. Add to that the features like TrueColor technology, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and you get an uncompromising visual experience. Other interesting features include a dedicated reading mode, sunlight mode, one-click AI cinema, separate vlog mode, arc side fingerprint sensor, etc.

Key Features:

• 6.55-inch AMOLED DotDisplay
• 90Hz refresh rate; 240Hz touch sampling rate
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
• Memory: 6GB+128GB / 8GB+128GB
• Rear Camera: Triple Rear camera : 64MP + 8MP + 5MP
• Selfie Camera: 20MP
• Battery: 4250mAh , 33W charging
• OS: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
• Bluetooth 5.2
• GPS, NFC
• Colors: White, Black, Pink, Blue

Xiaomi 11Lite 5G NE is now available at a discounted price of $398.80 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited-time world premiere deal. The above-mentioned price is applicable on the 6GB + 128GB variant ordered from the China warehouse. You can also buy the same variant or different variants from different warehouses at slightly different prices. So make sure to check out the variant and warehouse before you place the order. 

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Reports have claimed that Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (New Edition) is likely to go official alongside the Xiaomi 11T series and Mi Pad 5 through an unveiling event on Sept. 15 for the global markets. Over the weekend, Xiaomi released an official teaser to hint at the arrival of the 11 Lite 5G NE.

Xiaomi revealed that “A New Lite is Coming” at 8 PM GMT on Sept. 15. It will be a new version of the original Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G smartphone that debuted earlier this year. The event will be live-streamed across the company’s different social channels.

The leaked renders of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE’s leaked renders that were spotted last week revealed that its design will be almost identical to the original model. It has a punch-hole display on the front, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a squarish camera module on the back. Apart from Vinyl Black, Tuscany Coral, and Jazz Blue colors, it is expected to arrive in a new white color.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE specifications (Rumored)

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is expected to borrow all its specs from the original Mi 11 Lite 5G, which was powered by the Snapdragon 780G chip. Reports have revealed that the 11 Lite 5G will feature the Snapdragon 778G SoC.

The 11 Lite 5G is expected to house a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It may house a front camera of 16-megapixel, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

The smartphone may offer up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It may draw power from a 4,250mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. In Europe, it is likely to be priced around 329 euros and it may cost under Rs 25,000 in India. Reports have revealed that it could be rebranded as the Xiaomi CC11 series phone in China.

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