Android P Beta available for non-Pixel devices including Nokia 7 Plus, OnePlus 6, Essential Phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 10, 2018       

Google just released new Android P Build (Developer Preview 2) with exciting new features, and also announced a huge expansion of the Android Beta program. The company is now allowing non-Google devices to be a part of the beta program.

You'll be able to install the latest Android P DP2 on OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Essential, Sony, Vivo, and Oppo Smartphones. Specifically, the phones are:

• Sony Xperia XZ2
• Vivo X21UD
• Vivo X21
• Essential Phone
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Oppo R15 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
• OnePlus 6

In case you want to Install it on above mentioned devices, you can do it via downloading files and flashing them manually via adb. You can follow the link below and grab the instructions from OEMs to get Android P.

Note that the OnePlus 6 will get the Android P beta firmware on May 16, the same day the phone is launched.

• OnePlus 6
• Essential Phone
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Sony Xperia XZ2
• Vivo X21UD
• Vivo X21
• OPPO R15 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

OnePlus 6 - Phone Specifications | Latest News

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 02, 2018       

OnePlus is all set to announce new OnePlus 6 with Glass Back, Premium Design and a Notch. The Smartphone is yet to be announced, but if you need that full list of leaked specs to see if the phone will meet your needs, we’ve got those details here.

Latest News
02/05/2018	OnePlus 6 Live
24/04/2018	OnePlus 6 Enclosed inside a Case (Source: iGyaan)
7/03/2018	OnePlus 6 Breaks AnTuTu Score Record
27/02/2018	OnePlus 6 Real Life Images Leaks Out
12/01/2018	OnePlus 6 Release Date Revealed: When does the OnePlus 6 come out?
OnePlus 6 Rumored Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.1 Oreo | OxygenOS 5.1.0
Model No.	P7819
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845
GPU	Adreno 630
Dust/Water Resistance	-
Body
Dimensions	156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm
Weight	-
Colors	Black
Display
Screen Size	6.01-inches 18:9 with Notch
Type	Optic AMOLED
Resolution	FHD
Protection	Gorilla Glass 5
Memory
Internal	64/128 GB
RAM	6/8 GB
Camera
Primary	Dual Sensor
Secondary	-
Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC	Yes
GPS	Yes
USB	USB 3.1, Type-C
Battery and Power
Type	3500 mAh battery
Charging	Dash Charge
Launch
Status	Coming Soon, Exp. release 2018, June
Price
USD	$600 (64GB)/$650 (128GB)

Moto Z2 Play Gets Oreo Update in Brazil (Updated: India Too!)

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 30, 2018       

Following the Moto Z, and Moto Z Play units picking up Android 8.0 Oreo Software, the update is now live for the Moto Z2 Play.

We've seen the update coming through Moto Z2 Play in Brazil (RETBR) and India (RETIN). It weighs around 1GB and features April 1, 2018 Security patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo update includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and other Oreo goodies.

The stable build is rolling out as OPS27.76-12-25 for the Moto Z2 Play. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto Z2 Play Oreo Release Notes (BR)

Screenshot:

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Android P Booted on Motorola Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 29, 2018       

After seeing last month's Android P DP1 for Pixel Smartphones that revealed what Google is backing, the developers have been busy getting their takes ready. Developer erfanoabdi has come up with Android P Port for the Motorola Moto Z.

Erfanoabdi has successfully booted up Android 9.0 P Developer Preview on the Moto Z thanks to unofficial Project Treble compatibility. The developer has also shared images showing the  Interface and About Phone Settings section.

He used his script “Capire Le Treble” which allows him to flash a device-specific system image on different devices without a /vendor partition to flash modified Android P DP1 Image from Google Pixel XL (Marlin) onto his Moto Z which was running Official LineageOS 15.1.

XDA notes that Camera, WiFi, Radio and few other things are not working as of now. However, the developer managed to get Moto Mods working. 

There's no information when Android P Port will be available for Moto Z users.

/XDA

Moto X4 Picks Up Android 8.1 Oreo in the US

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 28, 2018       

The Moto X4 Android One is now getting Official Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update in the United States (RETUS). Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto X4 also brings the latest April 1st 2018 Security Patch.

The Android 8.1 Oreo update for Android One Moto X4 comes with build no. OPW28.1 and weighs in at around 992.5MB. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

There's no information when Motorola is going to push Android 8.1 Oreo to the Standard Moto X4(s). We'll let you know once it is available for other variants, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia X6 2018 Specs: Processor, Battery, Camera, Everything Else to Know

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 28, 2018       

Nokia is all set to announce the brand new Nokia X(6) with 19:9 Screen and iPhone-X like Notch on 16th May. The device is not official, but if you need that full list of leaked specs to see if the phone will meet your needs, we’ve got those details here.

Nokia X6 2018 Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.1 Oreo
Processor	Octa-core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 636/ MediaTek Helio P20
GPU	Adreno 509/ Mali-T880 MP2
Body
Dimensions	-
Weight	-
Colors	Black, White
Dust/Water Resistance	No
Display
Screen Size	5.8-inch IPS LCD
Aspect Ratio	19:9
Resolution	1080 x 2220
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Internal	32/64GB
RAM	4/6 GB
Camera
Primary	13MP + 12MP
Secondary	12MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth	5.0
NFC	No
SIM card	Dual-SIM
USB	USB C
Battery and Power
Type	3500 mAh battery
Charging	-
Status
Announced	Not announced yet
Price
Yuan	1599/ 1799
INR	17,000/ 19,000

Moto G5 Plus/ Moto G5 April 2018 Security Patch Update Info

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 2018       

Motorola is now rolling out April 2018 Security Patch for the Moto G5 Plus Smartphones.

The April 2018 security update release notes are also live for the Moto G5 Plus. Motorola mentions that the update only includes Android security patches through April 1st, 2018.

We've seen the update coming through Moto G5 Plus in Europe (RETEU). The stable build is rolling out as NPNS25.137-93-10.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

April Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G5 Plus

Moto G5 April Security Patch Release Info

We haven't seen any sign of the April 2018 Security Patch update for the Moto G5.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding March Security Patch update for the Moto G5. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto G5s Plus/ Moto G5s April 2018 Security Patch Update Info

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 2018       

Motorola is now rolling out April 2018 Security Patch for the Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus Smartphones.

The April 2018 security update release notes are also live for both the Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5s. Motorola mentions that the update only includes Android security patches through April 1st, 2018.

We've seen the update coming through Moto G5s in Brazil (RETBR), and Moto G5s Plus in India (RETIN) and Europe (RETEU). The stable build is rolling out as NPPS26.102-49-8 for the Moto G5s, and NPPS26.116-61-8 for the G5s Plus.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

April Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G5s Plus | Moto G5s

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding April 2018 Security Patch update for the Moto G5s Plus/Moto G5s. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshots:

Moto G5s

Moto G5s Plus

Xiaomi is working on Android One Smartphone, Confirms Xiaomi CEO

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 2018       

Back in July 2017, Xiaomi announced the Mi 5X for China and rebrandend it as Mi A1 (Android One) for the global markets, which was made official in September 2017 during an event in India. Both the Smartphones received praise from critics and consumers alike for its software (Stock Android), and camera performance.

In case you don't know, the Mi A1 is a part of Google’s Android One program which runs stock Android and will receive consistent software updates for a longer period than other smartphones by OEMs that are not a part of the Android One program.

Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jen revealed that the company has plans to make more Smartphones powered by Google's Android One. Moreover, they are planning to launch an Android One device under the popular Redmi series.

“Yes, we plan to have more Android One devices. Some of our users in India seem to like stock Android, and we are willing to bring in more devices with Android One including the Redmi series.”

Recently announced Mi 6X is expected to arrive as Mi A1 (2018) in other markets with Android One. Thoughts?

/TechPP | Image: Concept Creator

Download: Moto G6 Plus Official Wallpaper

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 25, 2018       

The recently announced Moto G6 Plus comes with a beautiful design and Max Vision 18:9 Display. If you need to get your hands on the Moto G6 Plus wallpaper, you can grab them straight from the link below. There's only a single exclusive wallpapers from Motorola's latest Smartphone.

Downloadable in 2160 x 2160, the wallpaper won’t only look good on your own smartphone, but will look great on your tablets, too.

To get it on your phone, you can simply save the image from below, or follow the link to a direct download.

Drive Link | Anderson Ramos (G+)

Moto X4 Picks Up April 2018 Security Patch in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 25, 2018       

The Moto X4 Regular variant is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto X4 in Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for April 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPWS27.2.2.

Note that the Moto X4 still runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.1, which is already available for the Pixel and Nexus Smartphones.

Also Read: Android 8.0 on Moto X4: Moto Launcher gets Dark Theme Option

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Screenshots Reddit (u/pertilee) 

Xiaomi Mi 6X Smartphone Hands On Images!

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 25, 2018       

Xiaomi today announced the Mi 6X Smartphone in China. It comes with a FullScreen Display, Snapdragon 660, and Dual Rear shooters with AI.

Here’s a fresh set of Xiaomi's Mi X6 hands-on photos that comes to you courtesy Chinese Media Sohu.

The Mi 6X features a 5.99" FHD+ display with an 18:9 Screen to body ratio, however, you still get huge chin and top. The rear Antenna Cutouts is what differenciate the Mi 6X from its look alike Redmi Note 5 Pro.

As per the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi 6X features a Snapdragon 660 with Adreno 512 GPU paired with 4/6 GB of RAM, 64/128 GB Interal storage, 3010mAh with QC 3.0 through USB C, Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9.5, 12+20-megapixel rear camera, and a 20-megapixel front facing camera.

Let me be perfectly clear, Xiaomi plans to sell the Mi 6X in the China only and there's no indication if or when it will come to other regions.

Xiaomi Mi 6X will be available in Black, Blue, Red, Gold and Rose Gold color variants. It is priced at 1599 yuan for the 4GB RAM, 1799 yuan for the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version and 1999 yuan for 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.

Via

Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus Specs: Processor, Battery, Camera, Everything Else to Know

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2018       

Samsung is all set to announce new Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6 Plus Smartphones under Galaxy A lineup. Both of these phones are't officially announced, but if you need that full list of leaked specs to see if the phone will meet your needs, we’ve got those details here.

Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.0 Oreo | Samsung Experience 9.0
Processor	1.6 GHz Octa-core CPU
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 7870/ Snapdragon 625
GPU	Mali-T830/ Adreno 506
Body
Dimensions	160.2 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm
Weight	-
Colors	Black, Blue, Gold
Dust/Water Resistance	No
Display
Screen Size	6.0-inch Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio	18.5:9
Resolution	1080 x 2220
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Internal	32/64GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	16 + 16MP
Secondary	16 + 16MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth	4.2
NFC	No
SIM card	Dual-SIM
USB	Micro USB
Battery and Power
Type	3500 mAh battery
Charging	-
Status
Announced	Not announced yet
Price
USD	-
INR	-

Samsung Galaxy A6 Specs: Processor, Battery, Camera, Everything Else to Know

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2018       

Samsung is all set to announce new Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6 Plus Smartphones under Galaxy A lineup. Both of these phones are't officially announced, but if you need that full list of leaked specs to see if the phone will meet your needs, we’ve got those details here.

Samsung Galaxy A6 Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.0 Oreo | Samsung Experience 9.0
Processor	1.6 GHz Octa-core CPU
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 7870
GPU	Mali-T830
Body
Dimensions	149.9 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight	-
Colors	Black, Blue, Gold
Dust/Water Resistance	No
Display
Screen Size	5.6-inch Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio	18.5:9
Resolution	1080 x 2220
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Internal	32/64GB
RAM	3 GB
Camera
Primary	16
Secondary	16 + 16MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth	4.2
NFC	No
SIM card	Dual-SIM
USB	Micro USB
Battery and Power
Type	3000 mAh battery
Charging	-
Status
Announced	Not announced yet
Price
USD	-
INR	-

HMD releases kernel sources for the Nokia 8, Nokia 6, and Nokia 1

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 22, 2018       

HMD finally released the kernel source of its Nokia 8, Nokia 6 2017, and Nokia 1, allowing developers to start the development of custom ROMs for the device. 

HMD Officially does not permit the Nokia devices to be bootloader-unlocked. But there's an Unofficial way which can be found on XDA.

A developer at XDA has found a way of unlocking bootloaders on the Nokia 2, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8. While testers have confirmed the fact that it does work, the methods involved may not be the safest.

The kernel sources are available in the tar.gz file extension. If you're interested in developing a custom ROM for Nokia devices, the go ahead to Nokia's Website and download the kernel sources and set it up in the Android Kitchen.

Xiaomi Mi 6X Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 22, 2018       

Xiaomi Mi 6X Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.1 Oreo | MIUI 9.5
Processor	Octa-core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 660
GPU	Adreno 512
Body
Dimensions	158.88 × 75.54 × 7.3 mm
Weight	166 g
Colors	Cherry Pink, Flame Red, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue, and Black
Dust/Water Resistance	No
Display
Screen Size	5.99" LCD
Resolution	FHD+
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Internal	32/64/128 GB
RAM	4/6 GB
Camera
Primary	20 + 20MP
Secondary	20MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth	5.0
NFC	No
SIM card	Dual-SIM
USB	USB C
Battery and Power
Type	2910 mAh battery
Charging	-
Status
Launch Date	April 25
Price
Chinese Yuan	-
INR	-

Motorola Moto G6 Play Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 20, 2018       

Moto G6 Play Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.0 Oreo
Processor	1.4 GHz Quad-core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 427 (US)/Snapdragon 430(BR)
GPU	Adreno 308(US)/505 (BR)
Body
Dimensions	155.4 x 72.2 x 9.1 mm
Weight	180 g
Colors	Deep Indigo, Flash gray
Dust/Water Resistance	p2i
Display
Screen Size	5.7" Max Vision
Resolution	HD+
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Internal	16GB / 32GB
RAM	2GB / 3GB
Camera
Primary	13 MP f/2.0
Secondary	5MP(US) / 8MP f/2.2(BR)
Connectivity
Bluetooth	4.2
NFC	No
SIM card	Nano-SIM, Dual-SIM available in certain countries
USB	Micro USB
Battery and Power
Type	4000 mAh battery
Charging	10W Rapid Charging
Status
Announced	April 2018
Price
Brazilian Real	R $ 1,099
Expected Indian Price	10,999 INR

Motorola Moto G6 Official Specs and Price

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 20, 2018       

Moto G6 Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.0 Oreo
Processor	1.8 GHz Octa-core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 450
GPU	Adreno 506
Body
Dimensions	153.8 x 72.3 x 8.3 mm
Weight	167 g
Colors	Deep Indigo, Blush, Silver, Black
Dust/Water Resistance	p2i
Display
Screen Size	5.7" Max Vision
Resolution	FHD+
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Internal	32GB / 64GB
RAM	3GB / 4GB
Camera
Primary	12MP+5MP f/1.8+ f/2.2 (1.4um) (EIS)
Secondary	8MP f/2.2
Connectivity
Bluetooth	4.2
NFC	No
SIM card	Nano-SIM, Dual-SIM available in certain countries
USB	USB C
Battery and Power
Type	3000 mAh battery
Charging	Turbo Charging
Status
Announced	April 2018
Price
Brazilian Real	R $ 1,299
Expected Indian Price	13,999 INR

Motorola Moto G6 Plus Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 20, 2018       

Moto G6 Plus Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.0 Oreo
Processor	Octa-core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 630
GPU	Adreno 508 GPU
Body
Dimensions	160 x 75.5 x 8.0mm
Weight	167g
Colors	Deep Indigo, Nimbus
Dust/Water Resistance	p2i
Display
Screen Size	5.93
Resolution	FHD+
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Internal	64GB
RAM	4GB / 6GB
Camera
Primary	12MP+5MP (78º + 79º) f/1.7+ f/2.2 (1.4um) (EIS)
Secondary	8MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth	5.0
NFC	Yes
SIM card	Nano-SIM, Dual-SIM available in certain countries
USB	USB C
Battery and Power
Type	3200 mAh battery
Charging	Turbo Charging
Status
Announced	April 2018
Price
Brazilian Real	R $ 1,599
Expected Indian Price	15,999 INR

Motorola is Announcing the Moto G6 and Moto E5 Family, Watch the Event Live Here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 19, 2018       

The Moto G6 and Moto E5  will be officially announced in India today during a live streamed event at 10:00 AM BRT. Motorola will show off the new 2018 Moto G6 Plus, Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, and Moto E5 Smartphones, tell us the new features.

During this Livestream, we are sort of expecting to see the price of the new devices and Launch day offers. You can watch out the live event here:

In terms of specifications, the Moto G6 Plus will be powered with Snapdragon 630 SoC, 4/6GB RAM. It would have a 5.93" FHD+ Display, and 3250mAh battery. It will be available in Silver, Gold, White, Blue and Cyan Color Options.

The Moto G6 Play would feature a Snapdragon 430 chipset, 5.7" HD+ Display, 4000mAh battery 13MP Rear Camera, and Rear Facing Fingerprint Sensor, while the Moto G6 gets a 5.7" FHD Display, Snapdragon 450 CPU and 3,000mAh battery.

Which one would you buy? Let us know in the below comment section!

Moto Z Play Joins the Oreo Update Party

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 18, 2018       

Following the Moto Z 2016 units picking up Android 8.0 Oreo Software, the update is now live for the Moto Z Play.

We've seen the update coming through Moto Z Play in India (RETIN), Other Asian markets (RETAPAC), China (RETCN), and few other countries. It weighs around 1150.3MB and features April 1, 2018 Security patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo update includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and other Oreo goodies.

The stable build is rolling out as OPN27.76-12-22 for the Moto Z Play. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE. 

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Screenshots (Thanks Yash)

Lenovo K8 Note (XT1902-3) is getting Android 8.0 Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 17, 2018       

If you own the Lenovo K8 Note, we some good news. The device is now getting its Official Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update. We've seen the update coming through Lenovo K8 Note (XT1902-3) in Philippines and it also features February 5, 2018 Security patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo update includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and other Software improvements.

The stable build is rolling out as OMB27.43-20 for the Lenovo K8 XT1902-3. Lenovo's instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE. 

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Subscribe us on YouTube for Daily Android News, and Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshots (Thanks Vivek Yadav)

Xiaomi Mi A1 spotted running Official Android 8.1 Oreo Beta

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 16, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of Mi A1 Android 8.1 Oreo update, we told you that it is in the works and might support Project Treble. Now, it seems that Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo for selected Mi A1 users who are enrolled to Xiaomi's Beta program. The confirmation came from a screenshot of Mi A1 running Android 8.1 Oreo Beta with the latest April 2018 Security patch.

Reddit user sharkcpn posted a screenshot of the About Phone section claiming that the Mi A1 has received Oreo 8.1 update on Beta ROM. But nothing is confirmed by the Xiaomi though.

The Screenshot clearly shows Mi A1 running Android 8.1 Oreo with April 5, 2018 Security Patch. It has a build number of OPM1.171019.019.8.4.9.

Android 8.1 comes with numerous changes over Android 8.0. You get new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. Nokia has also added the latest April 2018 Security Patch with the update.

It seems that the Android 8.1 Oreo will be available for the Mi A1 in the coming months. Subscribe us on YouTube for Daily Android News, and Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Official Android 8.1 with Treble is in the works for Xiaomi Mi A1

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 15, 2018       

Back in July 2017, Xiaomi announced the Mi 5X for China and rebrandend it as Mi A1 (Android One) for the global markets, which was made official in September 2017 during a launch event in India.

In case you don't know, the Mi A1 is a part of Google’s Android One program which runs stock Android and will receive consistent software updates for a longer period than other smartphones by OEMs that are not a part of the Android One program.

Xiaomi and Google during the announcement of Mi A1 promised Android Oreo update by the end of December 2017 and they succeeded in doing that. However, the company still hasn't updated the Mi A1 to the latest OS which is the 8.1 Oreo.

Well, the good news is, Xiaomi is testing Official 8.1 Oreo for the Mi A1 and with Project Treble Support. When XDA member guy_infinity asked a recognized developer who works for Xiaomi in firmware development, he confirmed that Android 8.1 is in the works for Xiaomi Mi A1, and he also said that "Yes, treble is to be supported". The news was further confirmed by Mishaal Rahman ‏(Editor in Chief at XDA).

It seems that the Android 8.1 Oreo will be available for the Mi A1 in the coming months. Subscribe us on YouTube for Daily Android News, and Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

XDA | Mishaal Rahman