Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Hands-On: The Best Mid-Range Smartphone Gets Even More Compelling

The Xiaomi Mi A1 will soon become one amongst the few mid-range smartphones to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update. Xiaomi already rolled out the Oreo beta update to the Mi A1, only for select beta testers. However, we managed to install the update on our Mi A1. Even though the update is in beta stages, my Mi A1 already feels much better than it was earlier.

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There are some bugs, but Xiaomi is actively rolling out new OTA updates fixing all the major bugs. Until now, Xiaomi has rolled three OTA beta updates, and the stable update roll out is around the corner. Xiaomi may release the stable update next week itself, in line with its year-end roll out promise.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Update Features
Firstly, Xiaomi has selected a few people across the globe to test the Android Oreo beta update on the Mi A1. However, there are some few tricks available on the web with which you can install the update right away on your smartphone. Do make a note that the second method involves unlocking the bootloader of your Mi A1, which will void the warranty of the device.

Talking about the Oreo Beta update on the Mi A1, I installed it using the second method without any hassles. Being a stock Android-powered smartphone, there won’t be any significant interface changes though.

All the stock Android 8.0 Oreo features such as the quick settings revamp, settings app redesign, etc. are present in this update. What makes the difference is the app load time. Yes, the app load time is significantly increased, and the animations are a lot better on the Oreo update.