Xiaomi Mi A1

Bahanaman · 07-01-2019 4:04pm

Still no pie...

StereoSound · 07-01-2019 9:27pm

I got the update to pie on 23 December, I have no 4G since. There is some big cock up with the update so assuming it was pulled for the rest of you, I believe Band 20 is gone and I am stuck on H+ since the update. Not so nice..

superflyninja · 09-01-2019 10:50am

Just checked this morning and the Pie update is there

Bahanaman · 09-01-2019 11:22am

superflyninja wrote: »

Just checked this morning and the Pie update is there

Same here! But after reading above I'm afraid to install it :eek:

Bahanaman · 09-01-2019 11:28am

Ah feck it!!!..... Here goes!

gerrybbadd · 09-01-2019 11:39am

Apparently, there's a Jan 5th Security patch out now, has fixed the 4g issue some have been having. It doesn't appear to be out in Ireland yet though.

sydthebeat · 09-01-2019 11:50am

The Guinea pigs can let us know how they get on

superflyninja · 09-01-2019 12:14pm

Bahanaman wrote: »

Same here! But after reading above I'm afraid to install it :eek:

why? what is wrong with the update?
I did it.....seems fine so far....

Bahanaman · 09-01-2019 1:33pm

Update installed. Not sure if my data is as good now. Before it used to say 3g and that is as good as I could get. I'm with Lyca. Now it says H+. Are they the same? I have the fm radio alright which is good.

dingdong1234567 · 09-01-2019 1:40pm

gerrybbadd wrote: »

Apparently, there's a Jan 5th Security patch out now, has fixed the 4g issue some have been having. It doesn't appear to be out in Ireland yet though.

Got this patch this morning, 72mb or there abouts. I had no issues with 4G to begin with but installed and the phone is fine to my eye.

The Cush · 09-01-2019 2:46pm

Bahanaman wrote: »

Before it used to say 3g and that is as good as I could get. I'm with Lyca. Now it says H+. Are they the same?.

https://support.freedompop.com/app/featured/answer/id/3238

sydthebeat · 09-01-2019 4:16pm

updated today, havent tried its outside of wifi area yet to check 4g... however....

the very first thing i noticed was pie put the google search ribbon on my homepage.
it pushes all my widgets up which clogs the screen and hides the wall paper, and i hate a fussy clumsy homepage.
the text on the home page also appears larger than previously which is not nice.

i cant seem to be able to get rid of this google search bar.

ive disabled it and it reverted to teh factory search bar which is just a black strip.
its not obviously possible to drag it to a remove option
and it does appear to be there as a widget either.

any suggestions??

gerrybbadd · 09-01-2019 5:23pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

updated today, havent tried its outside of wifi area yet to check 4g... however....

the very first thing i noticed was pie put the google search ribbon on my homepage.
it pushes all my widgets up which clogs the screen and hides the wall paper, and i hate a fussy clumsy homepage.
the text on the home page also appears larger than previously which is not nice.

i cant seem to be able to get rid of this google search bar.

ive disabled it and it reverted to teh factory search bar which is just a black strip.
its not obviously possible to drag it to a remove option
and it does appear to be there as a widget either.

any suggestions??

Nova Launcher?

You can make your own homepage exactly how you want, put in the search ribbon anywhere (or totally remove it, or change it to just a little pill on the side of the screen or whatever you like really)

Kenny Logins · 09-01-2019 6:14pm

Just checked and found the update available. Downloading now.

Don't need the FM Radio so might throw it up on Adverts.

:pac:

Kenny Logins · 09-01-2019 6:37pm

Feck this stupid search bar. Why the hell isn't it movable?

Do not want.

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-01-2019 7:03pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Feck this stupid search bar. Why the hell isn't it movable?

Do not want.

Install a launcher.

sydthebeat · 09-01-2019 7:24pm

Tried the Microsoft launcher... Hated it.

I'll try the nova one soon

Kenny Logins · 09-01-2019 7:27pm

Patww79 wrote: »

Install a launcher.

Yeah, shouldn't have to though.

sydthebeat · 09-01-2019 9:25pm

So it looks like using a launcher is the only way to get rid of the crappy search bar (even making it see through looks sh1t)

Having played with a few, evie launcher is my fav, and closest to the default pie quickstep launcher.

but1er · 16-01-2019 10:41pm

Is 4g back working?

skyblue46 · 16-01-2019 10:57pm

but1er wrote: »

Is 4g back working?

Pie is working perfectly for me. Absolutely no problems.

undecided · 16-01-2019 11:00pm

Anyone any issues with mobile internet with this phone? Can't get online this last while

but1er · 16-01-2019 11:19pm

Sure let's risk it

Nalz · 17-01-2019 10:30am

Wow, it is ugly alright. The SMS and phone shortcut above all apps really bugs me. Anyway to turn that off?

Nalz · 17-01-2019 10:44am

but1er wrote: »

Is 4g back working?

My connection flies, but the phone tells me I've H+ and not 3g or 4g

The Cush · 17-01-2019 11:19am

Android 9 security patch available overnight, dated Jan 5th, 71.5 MB.

The Cush · 17-01-2019 11:28am

Nalz wrote: »

My connection flies, but the phone tells me I've H+ and not 3g or 4g

H+ = 3g+
https://support.freedompop.com/app/featured/answer/id/3238

spongerobinson · 20-01-2019 12:41pm

Anybody with Wi-Fi problems after update? 2.4ghz connection is running horrendously slow (4-5 Mbps) - didn't notice any problems before the update. 5ghz runs absolutely fine (85-90 Mbps), but I was purposely using 2.4ghz previously as it's a better signal in far away spots in the house.

This is on two Mi A1's where I've installed the update in the last few days.

spongerobinson · 20-01-2019 1:00pm

spongerobinson wrote: »

Anybody with Wi-Fi problems after update? 2.4ghz connection is running horrendously slow (4-5 Mbps) - didn't notice any problems before the update. 5ghz runs absolutely fine (85-90 Mbps), but I was purposely using 2.4ghz previously as it's a better signal in far away spots in the house.

This is on two Mi A1's where I've installed the update in the last few days.

For anyone else who is having this problem, turning Location off solves it. I posted on XDA and this came back within seconds. Will report back if I find out more about the issue.

Bahanaman · 05-02-2019 1:30pm

My phone is almost full and I'm trying in vain to transfer films from it to my laptop. Does anybody know how to do this?

Kenny Logins · 05-02-2019 1:49pm

Bahanaman wrote: »

My phone is almost full and I'm trying in vain to transfer films from it to my laptop. Does anybody know how to do this?

Plug it in and select file transfer from the USB options in the notification bar.

scamalert · 06-02-2019 3:24pm

or use smart switch app, think its more to backup entire phone but allows different sections as well, either way above option should work good as well.

Bahanaman · 06-02-2019 3:26pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Plug it in and select file transfer from the USB options in the notification bar.

Doesn't recognise that there's a connection at all!

Kenny Logins · 06-02-2019 5:49pm

Bahanaman wrote: »

Doesn't recognise that there's a connection at all!

Check with another device that it is a data cable and not just charger, also check that the USB port is working.

Bahanaman · 06-02-2019 11:40pm

Kenny Logins wrote:

Check with another device that it is a data cable and not just charger, also check that the USB port is working.

Maybe that's it I didn't realise there was a difference in the spec of the cables. I'd say all I have are charging cables

spongerobinson · 07-02-2019 8:43am

Bahanaman wrote: »

Maybe that's it I didn't realise there was a difference in the spec of the cables. I'd say all I have are charging cables

The cable you got with the phone should be fine. That's what I use.

spongerobinson · 07-02-2019 8:47am

spongerobinson wrote: »

The cable you got with the phone should be fine. That's what I use.

When you plug the phone into your computer, pull down the notifications on your phone...do you not see any USB options there? 'Charge only' or something along those lines is usually selected by default on mine.

The Cush · 07-02-2019 9:58am

Just plugged a charging lead into the laptop here, scrolled down through the various notifications to

Android system

Charging this device via USB
Tap for more options

-> USB Preferences -> Use USB for ...

Bahanaman · 07-02-2019 10:02am

spongerobinson wrote:

When you plug the phone into your computer, pull down the notifications on your phone...do you not see any USB options there? 'Charge only' or something along those lines is usually selected by default on mine.

I've used the cable that came with the phone but there's been no usb indication in the drop down menu.

sydthebeat · 07-02-2019 11:16am

bahanaman, do you get the notification shown in yellow above when you plug in the usb c cable from pc to phone ?

Kenny Logins · 07-02-2019 11:45am

Bahanaman wrote: »

Maybe that's it I didn't realise there was a difference in the spec of the cables. I'd say all I have are charging cables

Forgot this is USB-C. I don't think there's a charge only USB-C cable like there is for micro USB.

Bahanaman · 07-02-2019 12:03pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

bahanaman, do you get the notification shown in yellow above when you plug in the usb c cable from pc to phone ?

No for whatever reason?

sydthebeat · 07-02-2019 12:43pm

well then im at a loss... sorry....

(are you pulling down the option ribbon from the top??)

is it fully updated with andriod pie?

Bahanaman · 07-02-2019 1:40pm

sydthebeat wrote:

well then im at a loss... sorry....

sydthebeat wrote:

(are you pulling down the option ribbon from the top??)

sydthebeat wrote:

is it fully updated with andriod pie?

Yep to both!

skyblue46 · 07-02-2019 1:44pm

I had run into a similar problem when I needed to download a picture from the phone from the handset to a laptop. Thanks for the info here. Problem solved for me.

john9876 · 13-02-2019 12:34am

Just curious if anyone has bought the mi A1 band watch to use with this phone?

gerrybbadd · 13-02-2019 10:54am

john9876 wrote: »

Just curious if anyone has bought the mi A1 band watch to use with this phone?

Are you talking about the Mi Band?

Kenny Logins · 13-02-2019 11:00am

john9876 wrote: »

Just curious if anyone has bought the mi A1 band watch to use with this phone?

Yeah, I have one until it popped out of the band somewhere and I didn't notice. Works well, sleep tracker seems to be pretty accurate too. Will work with any Android phone.

john9876 · 13-02-2019 1:11pm

gerrybbadd wrote: »

Are you talking about the Mi Band?

Yes I was

gerrybbadd · 13-02-2019 1:14pm

john9876 wrote: »

Yes I was

I got one for my wife for Xmas. Mi Band 3. It'll work with any android phone. Does all she wants, reads her heart rate, counts steps, tells her about sleep patterns etc. I think it'll display call and text message info too.

They are regularly on sale over on Amazon. Worth setting up a CamelCamelCamel alert

Xiaomi Mi A1

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