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Does Xiaomi provide updates for their Android One phones with little delay?

I've received my A2 Lite last week, it's a great phone overall.
Has Xiaomi been fast with the updates for their Mi A1 and A2/Lite phones?
Can I expect Security patches in a timely manner?
This is my first ever Mi phone, after being a Motorola user since 2013.

I don't know for A1 and A2, but A2 lite receive the security update each month, in the last 10 days.

BubuXP said:
I don't know for A1 and A2, but A2 lite receive the security update each month, in the last 10 days.
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Thanks. It looks like the security patches come out at every 15th or 16th day of every month.
I asked because Motorola takes several months just to release a single patch. Nice to see this is not the case with Xiaomi.

Hi!
Question: Xiaomi guarantees updates for up to two years for Android versions?
Motorola, for example, confirms 2 system updates and at least 6 months of security updates for the Moto X4, which is also part of Android One.
I'm asking because I want to buy a device with Android One like Mi A2 Lite.
Pixel is very expensive to bring to my country and I would Android as pure as possible. In other hand, Moto X4 have little problems like camera focus and internal memory.
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Almost everywhere I read about A2/Lite, they write that 2 years guaranteed OS updates + 3 years security updates, but does xiaomi conform to this? Are there any guidelines made by google that must be followed? (idk, for example all android one phones must receive security patch until end of given month, etc, etc..) Or are those numbers just assumption..

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Almost everywhere I read about A2/Lite, they write that 2 years guaranteed OS updates + 3 years security updates, but does xiaomi conform to this? Are there any guidelines made by google that must be followed? (idk, for example all android one phones must receive security patch until end of given month, etc, etc..) Or are those numbers just assumption..
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I saw 18 months update

AFAIK all android one phones are handled by Google so 2 years software updates an 2 or 3 years security updates

LUNARIO said:
AFAIK all android one phones are handled by Google so 2 years software updates an 2 or 3 years security updates
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So if I understood, Mi A2 Lite will receive Android updates up to 2020 - Android 11 "R" - and security patches up to 2022 more or less?
Thanks in advance!

You should get android p and android q yes

Just got the Sept Security update this morning, 360.2MB in size so make sure you're on WiFi.

P20 lite Android 10 (EMUI 10) update status

Hey everyone! ?
In this thread I will update you on anything related to EMUI 10 based on Android 10 Q for the P20 lite.
I've found some interesting information regarding Android Q on the P20 lite. I've attached a screenshot of something I keep on getting when I open HiCare. This is in Dutch, but I will translate it for you. It says:
5 promises for carefree use
1. Use apps
2. Update apps
3. Security updates
4. Service
5. Android Q
This is already a good start, but we don't know if this message is just to the general Huawei smartphones, or the P20 lite.
UPDATE 1 - JULY 12TH 2019: Huawei is ready to show its EMUI 10 based on Android Q next month. This might mean earlier release for the current devices, which will result in more time being left for older / budget devices.
Source
UPDATE 2 - JULY 15TH 2019: Today Huawei Central has released a topic talking about what phones will get the EMUI 10. The P20 lite is listed here too, but it is on the list of devices that will probably get it, so not the list of the devices that will get it.
Source
UPDATE 3 - SEPTEMBER 17TH 2019: Great news! We just got an official confirmation that our device will get Android 10 in March 2020.
Source
UPDATE 3.1 - OCTOBER 8TH 2019: The P20 lite is removed from the list on source 3. This doesn't mean it won't come, but keep it in mind.
UPDATE 4 - NOVEMBER 7TH 2019: We are getting EMUI 10 in March 2020. You can copy the link into google translate and select Romainian to your own language. Source
UPDATE 5 - NOVEMBER 27TH 2019: Huawei is not releasing Android 10 for the P20 lite. @ZoufalyP thanks for mentioning
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UPDATE 6 - JANUARY 19TH 2020: Some more proof that they won't be releasing it for the P20 lite.
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Thanks @CristianLN and @Inf1n1te for mentioning
UPDATE 7 - JANUARY 21ST 2020: Huawei has officially announced the list of devices getting EMUI 10, with the P20 lite not being listed. If you really want Android 10, you might want to look into custom roms, but know that Huawei's bootloaders are almost impossible to unlock.
Source
UPDATE 8 - FEBRUARY 10TH 2020: Instead of monthly updates, the P20 lite will now get updates every quarter. This probably means that there will be no EMUI 10 like they said earlier.
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UPDATE 9 - FEBRUARY 13TH 2020: Bad news. Very bad news. The P20 lite won't get any updates anymore, not even security ones. No EMUI 10 for us. I thought all Android phones should get at least 2 years of updates. Huawei's decision might make their current status even worse...
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Ofcourse, the P20 lite isn't €200-€300 like Huawei's previous lite series, it was €400 at launch, so there is a bigger chance of them releasing it for us. I can't confirm anything about this since it's really early and the Android Q hasn't launched a stable version, so take this with a grain of salt.
If you have any questions about EMUI 9.1, please ask them on this thread from @ars_chelsea, there are tons of people helping you there. Here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lite/how-to/android-pie-update-status-huawei-t3836567 - Also, please let me know about any updates of EMUI 10 by commenting on the main post or sending me a dm so I can add it to the main post.

If this comes out, this might come next year or even more, you saw how long it took for pie to come out.

Zep0th said:
If this comes out, this might come next year or even more, you saw how long it took for pie to come out.
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Pie is already out? i'm still having android 8 on my p20 LITE
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Zapthos said:
Hey everyone!
I've found some interesting information regarding Android Q on the P20 lite. I've attached a screenshot of something I keep on getting when I open HiCare. This is in Dutch, but I will translate it for you. It says:
5 promises for carefree use of the device
1. Use apps
2. Update apps
3. Security updates
4. Service
5. Android Q
This is very nice to see, it's the first time they could actually update their lower tier devices a second time. Ofcourse, the P20 lite isn't €200-€300 like Huawei's previous lite series, it was €400 at launch. I can't confirm anything about this since it's really early and the Android Q hasn't launched a stable version.
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I'v heard that the lite version get only one update i don't know if it's true or not

elontusk2334 said:
Pie is already out? i'm still having android 8 on my p20 LITE
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I'v heard that the lite version get only one update i don't know if it's true or not
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1. Yes, open HiCare and click updates. It should be available there.
2. Normally they gave 1 update for every lite phone, but this one cost more at launch then the normal ones from Huawei. That's also a bigger chance of them releasing it, but it will probably come later.

Zapthos said:
1. Yes, open HiCare and click updates. It should be available there.
2. Normally they gave 1 update for every lite phone, but this one cost more at launch then the normal ones from Huawei. That's also a bigger chance of them releasing it, but it will probably come later.
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I just opened "update and rollback" in HiCare but it says there's no update?

elontusk2334 said:
I just opened "update and rollback" in HiCare but it says there's no update?
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Maybe it's in HiSuite. If it's not there yet, it's not available for your country / carrier.

Zapthos said:
Maybe it's in HiSuite. If it's not there yet, it's not available for your country / carrier.
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will it be avalaible ?
and what if i change the vpn to a country where they have the update will i be able to get it then?

elontusk2334 said:
I just opened "update and rollback" in HiCare but it says there's no update?
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Are you sure? It should be out for all devices by now. You just have to open the HiCare application in your device and look for update section. Rollback is an option which HiSuite has on computers AFAIK.

elontusk2334 said:
will it be avalaible ?
and what if i change the vpn to a country where they have the update will i be able to get it then?
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For everyone it will come, originally it would release in the end of July, but some people like me already got it in May. If you still can't update in the end of this month, you should contact Huawei about it. And no, a VPN won't help you, because it looks at the IMEI number. Also, it's only available for the ANE-LX1 and some ANE-LX3 models I think.

Hi everyone
This thread leads to Android Q status
My thread leads to any updates on Android Pie which is already released globally, but "released/launched" means that the OTA's have started to Roll out in phases, on some countries it will be slower and for some Single SIM devices and most of the carrier locked ones will have the pie update a bit later just like any other update they had in the past.
Link to thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lite/how-to/android-pie-update-status-huawei-t3836567
If you have doughts about it just come to my thread and discuss it there either with me or with other experienced member
Thank you,
AS

Main post updated

I've found some more info, read update 2 on the main post for more info.

Huawei already confirmed it we are not getting it

Apher said:
Huawei already confirmed it we are not getting it
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Do you have any source(s) for this?

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Do you have any source(s) for this?
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When huawei replied to the questions the last one was about P30 PRO NOT GETTIN ANDROID Q and they said
We are confident that our most popular devices, including the P30 series, will be able to access Android Q. We have been working with third parties for many months to ensure devices will be able to receive Android Q updates. Technical preparations and testing has already begun for over 17 devices. In fact our Mate 20 Pro has already been given approval to receive Android Q as and when it is released by Google.
Here is the list of the products we have submitted to upgrade to Android Q
P30 Pro
P30
Mate 20
Mate 20 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 20 RS
P30 lite
P smart 2019
P smart+ 2019
P smart Z
Mate 20 X
Mate 20 X (5G)
P20 Pro
P20
Mate 10 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10
Mate 10
Mate 20 Lite
But 1 year of update support wtf?

Apher said:
When huawei replied to the questions the last one was about P30 PRO NOT GETTIN ANDROID Q and they said
We are confident that our most popular devices, including the P30 series, will be able to access Android Q. We have been working with third parties for many months to ensure devices will be able to receive Android Q updates. Technical preparations and testing has already begun for over 17 devices. In fact our Mate 20 Pro has already been given approval to receive Android Q as and when it is released by Google.
Here is the list of the products we have submitted to upgrade to Android Q
P30 Pro
P30
Mate 20
Mate 20 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 20 RS
P30 lite
P smart 2019
P smart+ 2019
P smart Z
Mate 20 X
Mate 20 X (5G)
P20 Pro
P20
Mate 10 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10
Mate 10
Mate 20 Lite
But 1 year of update support wtf?
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Yeah, it's kinda weird that we only get 1 year, but for a budget phone this is very good compared to others from that time, so they probably lowered software support. I will still keep the thread open incase Huawei decides to change things.

Zapthos said:
Yeah, it's kinda weird that we only get 1 year, but for a budget phone this is very good compared to others from that time, so they probably lowered software support. I will still keep the thread open incase Huawei decides to change things.
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Yeah i think they Will do it

Apher said:
Yeah i think they Will do it
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Or we might get HarmonyOS (new os by huawei)

Apher said:
Or we might get HarmonyOS (new os by huawei)
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No, they will only release it to upcoming devices, it they will even use it at all.

Zapthos said:
Hey everyone! ?
In this thread I will update you on anything related to EMUI 10 based on Android 10 Q for the P20 lite.
I've found some interesting information regarding Android Q on the P20 lite. I've attached a screenshot of something I keep on getting when I open HiCare. This is in Dutch, but I will translate it for you. It says:
5 promises for carefree use
1. Use apps
2. Update apps
3. Security updates
4. Service
5. Android Q
This is already a good start, but we don't know if this message is just to the general Huawei smartphones, or the P20 lite.
UPDATE 1 - JULY 12TH 2019: Huawei is ready to show its EMUI 10 based on Android Q next month. This might mean earlier release for the current devices, which will result in more time being left for older / budget devices.
Source
UPDATE 2 - JULY 15TH 2019: Today Huawei Central has released a topic talking about what phones will get the EMUI 10. The P20 lite is listed here too, but it is on the list of devices that will probably get it, so not the list of the devices that will get it.
Source
Ofcourse, the P20 lite isn't €200-€300 like Huawei's previous lite series, it was €400 at launch, so there is a bigger chance of them releasing it for us. I can't confirm anything about this since it's really early and the Android Q hasn't launched a stable version, so take this with a grain of salt.
If you have any questions about EMUI 9.1, please ask them on this thread from @ars_chelsea, there are tons of people helping you there. Here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lite/how-to/android-pie-update-status-huawei-t3836567 - Also, please let me know about any updates of EMUI 10 by commenting on the main post or sending me a dm so I can add it to the main post.
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Maybe we would get EMUI 10 In 2020 Q2 https://www.gizchina.com/2019/09/08...-table-announced-find-your-phone-in-the-list/

Question 4 months = Open Beta

It's been almost 4 months since OnePlus 9 launch. This month we should have Open Beta 1. I hope...

Open Beta? What do you mean?
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It's been almost 4 months since OnePlus 9 launch. This month we should have Open Beta 1. I hope...
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null0seven said:
It's been almost 4 months since OnePlus 9 launch. This month we should have Open Beta 1. I hope...
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I don't think we would be getting any OB right now. Not before Android 12 is launched. Since OxygenOS merged with ColorOS it might be possible that they are working for Android 12 bringup. This is just my opinion, anything can happen.

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I don't think we would be getting any OB right now. Not before Android 12 is launched. Since OxygenOS merged with ColorOS it might be possible that they are working for Android 12 bringup. This is just my opinion, anything can happen.
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Wouldn't that be an open beta for 12?

Open Beta would be Android 12, they would'nt bother with one for OxygenOS11 this close. Hopefully we'll get something soon since the Oppo/OnePlus teams are being integrated.

In September when android 12 gets out, oneplus will release open beta 1. Just two months to go

Ninxha​Open Beta is the latest Stable + new features/options. And is released every month.
I am a big fun of Open Beta since OnePlus 3... to OnePlus 8 pro
I see Android 12 Open Beta 3 recently.

null0seven said:
Ninxha​Open Beta is the latest Stable + new features/options. And is released every month.
I am a big fun of Open Beta since OnePlus 3... to OnePlus 8 pro
I see Android 12 Open Beta 3 recently.
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Ob best, i hate using stable oxygen os. Just two more months to go and me switch to obt

Question Oneplus 9 pro android updates

Hi was just wanting to know how many android updates oneplus 9 pro will get will it get android 13 and 14 thinking of buying one
Thanks

13 yes. 14 not I think.
Ships with 10, then 3 majors 11,12,13.
Guess that's it then for OP 9 pro

pimisen said:
13 yes. 14 not I think.
Ships with 10, then 3 majors 11,12,13.
Guess that's it then for OP 9 pro
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all devices from the oneplus 8 get 3 major updates and a total of 4 years of security updates (smaller devices are excluded)
And the 9/9p was released with Android 11 (12, 13, 14) and I think 15 will also get it as a beta

It says out of box android 11

Yeah, you guys are right. It had 11 when it was released, sorry. So yes, 14 would then be the 3rd major. I'll leave my wrong post above as is so the other posts remain sensful.

MIUI 14?

Do you think / know if the Mi10 T 5G will get MIUI 14?

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Do you think / know if the Mi10 T 5G will get MIUI 14?
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No. I read that mi10tpro and mi10t5g doesn't get this update.

Elemy said:
No. I read that mi10tpro and mi10t5g doesn't get this update.
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Dmanit! It's the last time I'm getting a xiaomi phone.

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Dmanit! It's the last time I'm getting a xiaomi phone.
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Recent news had that an Android 12-based MIUI 14 build is now under test for Mi 10 series.
The earlier decision that Mi 10 series won't get Android 13 was also reversed. Android 13-based MIUI 14 is now under development and may get released in March 2023 or later, at least for phones with Snapdragon 865 processor (Mi 10, 10 Ultra, 10T, Poco F2 Pro).
Source:
Xiaomi announced that the Xiaomi Mi 10 series will receive MIUI 14: Test Started! - xiaomiui
This statement attracted a lot of attention in this aspect. Because it was stated that the Mi 10 series will receive Android 13-based MIUI 14. We want to
xiaomiui.net

satelliteseeker said:
Recent news had that an Android 12-based MIUI 14 build is now under test for Mi 10 series.
The earlier decision that Mi 10 series won't get Android 13 was also reversed. Android 13-based MIUI 14 is now under development and may get released in March 2023 or later, at least for phones with Snapdragon 865 processor (Mi 10, 10 Ultra, 10T, Poco F2 Pro).
Source:
Xiaomi announced that the Xiaomi Mi 10 series will receive MIUI 14: Test Started! - xiaomiui
This statement attracted a lot of attention in this aspect. Because it was stated that the Mi 10 series will receive Android 13-based MIUI 14. We want to
xiaomiui.net
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Thanks. I'll believe it when I see it. Seems like the Global version is not getting attention like the Chinese version.

They will.

End of February/early may for miui 14 at China

You will get MIUI 14 but not Android 13.

ElitePotato said:
You will get MIUI 14 but not Android 13.
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Who said that? It will!

renr29 said:
Who said that? It will!
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Xiaomi said. It's easy to find links.