Just a couple of days ago, we reported that the Xiaomi Mi A1 is receiving Android 9 Pie beta update in various parts across the globe. Now, some Mi A1 users on Reddit are stating that they’re receiving the stable Android P update out of nowhere. The stable Android 9 Pie update for Mi A1 weighs 1074.9MB in size and it brings December 2018 security patches, FM Radio app and all the other features introduced by Google. Notably, users from Netherlands and Canada have received this update, but some Indian users of Mi A1 also mentioned that they managed to grab it by clearing the data and cache of Google Play Services, Google Play Framework apps. Furthermore, some users managed to grab it via VPN method which is famous for OnePlus devices.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Now Receiving Stable Android 9 Pie Update

Xiaomi did a commendable job this year in rolling out timely software updates. It already pushed Android 9 Pie update to a majority of Xiaomi Mi A2 users, and now, it has started the rollout for Xiaomi Mi A1. The Android 9 Pie update for Mi A1 brings the adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, revamped interface, redesigned Settings app and more.

Xiaomi has also added FM Radio application to the Mi A1. Since the launch of the phone back in December 2017, users complained about the absence of FM Radio support on the Mi A1. While Xiaomi is yet to reveal the reason behind its absence, it’s good to see the company finally added it as most of the users have been asking for it since the day of its launch.

We don’t have a Mi A1, so we really can’t state anything about the update’s bugs and performance. But some users who updated their Mi A1 to Android 9 Pie states that all the Bluetooth paired devices have been disconnected which forced them to reconnect them. Some of these devices include Mi Band 3 and Bluetooth headphones.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 9 Pie Update: How to Get it Right Now?

Normally, a smartphone brand pushes an Android update in a phased manner and that’s what Xiaomi is following right now. But going by Reddit reports, you can get the update by performing some steps. Firstly, this is the most common method used by many people to get a new version of the Android update: clear the data & cache of Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, Location Services, Fused Location and Google Backup Transport apps and check for the update manually. You might receive the update by this method.

If not, you can try the VPN method which is often used by several OnePlus users out there. Download any VPN app from Google Play Store and connect to the Netherlands server. Now check for the update manually again. If you receive it, proceed with the installation process.

Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus is all set to launch its latest smartphone in the country. The company has confirmed it will launch Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone in India on December 11. The smartphone will also launch in Indonesia on the same day .The company has also announced that the smartphone will be exclusively available online on Flipkart.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is on sale on Amazon India for Prime users. Non-prime users can purchase the device starting midnight December 4. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro India price is set at Rs 69,990

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Mate 20 Pro is the first Mate-series phone to launch in India
• It is priced at Rs 69,990 and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage
• It highlights a triple camera setup, Kirin 980 SoC and 40W fast charging support

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is now available for purchase in India via Amazon. The company announced during the launch event that the Mate 20 Pro will go on sale starting Monday, December 3, but this will only be available for Amazon Prime users. For non-Prime users, the phone will be available starting midnight December 4. The Mate 20 Pro is the first Mate-series phone to launch in India and it highlights a triple camera setup, Kirin 980 chipset and 40W fast charging support, among other things.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro India price is set at Rs 69,990. This model comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Huawei will also be launching a special edition Mate 20 RS Porsche Design at a later date. For the Mate 20 Pro, Amazon India is offering 10 per cent instant discount with IndusInd Bank Cards and RBL Bank Credit Cards, No Cost EMI on Bajaj Finserv EMI cards and all major credit cards. Idea/ Vodafone users can also avail 20 per cent rental discount or additional data benefits.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro specifications

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes with a premium design language that draws on the Samsung Galaxy S9. It gets a 3D glass protection on the front and back that curves around the edges and seamlessly meets the frame. The rear panel sports a gradient colour design in Twilight colour. The phone is also offered in Emerald Green colour.

The latest Huawei flagship offers a 6.39-inch 2K+ (1440×3120) OLED display with 538 ppi pixel density and 86.90 screen-to-body ratio. The display gets a wide notch that houses a bunch of sensors such as Flood Illuminator, Dot Projector, IR cameras, ambient light sensor and a selfie camera. Some of these sensors are used for 3D face unlock and for improved selfies by creating a 3D model of the face.

One of the highlights of the Mate 20 Pro is that it is powered by the latest Kirin 980 chipset from Huawei which is based on a 7nm process that delivers a marked improvement in performance and power efficiency over its predecessor. The chipset also comes with dual NPU for advanced AI computation. This is coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The Mate 20 Pro offers 128GB of internal storage with support for expandability up to 256GB via microSD card.

The other big highlight is the Leica-branded triple camera matrix setup on the back. The system includes a 40MP wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 20MP Ultra wide-angle lense with f/2.2 aperture and an 8MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. The cameras also support laser and phase detection auto focus as well as AIS (AI-based stabilisation). On the front, the Mate 20 Pro sports a 24MP 3D depth sensing camera.

The Mate 20 Pro houses a 4,200mAh battery with 40W SuperCharge support. The Mate 20 Pro also supports 15W wireless charging support and Huawei will be bringing its wireless charger to India as well. Notably, the phone offers a feature called Reverse Wireless Charging. Connectivity options for the Mate 20 Pro include 4G LTE, hybrid SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS and USB Type-C support. The Mate 20 Pro ships with EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie.