Xiaomi Mi A1

gooner99

Was planning on posting this evening to see if there were any recommendations for a case/cover for the mi a1. But then disaster struck, my mi a1 got knocked to the floor and the screen got badly cracked/shattered. Have it about 2 months and it's been a brilliant phone and the stock android is great. Great bang for the buck.

Could I get the screen fixed. I guess I can't walk into a shop and get it replaced as it's unlikely they would have a replacement screen?

Would it be possible to source and change the screen myself. Anyone done this?

Or am I better to take the hit and replace the phone with another mi a1 or similar?

fritzelly

Just buy the screen and replace it yourself - Google and Youtube is your friend

The high horse brigade

gooner99 wrote: »

Was planning on posting this evening to see if there were any recommendations for a case/cover for the mi a1. But then disaster struck, my mi a1 got knocked to the floor and the screen got badly cracked/shattered. Have it about 2 months and it's been a brilliant phone and the stock android is great. Great bang for the buck.

Could I get the screen fixed. I guess I can't walk into a shop and get it replaced as it's unlikely they would have a replacement screen?

Would it be possible to source and change the screen myself. Anyone done this?

Or am I better to take the hit and replace the phone with another mi a1 or similar?

Contact Xaoimi for a warranty replacement and see what they quote. I know I got the screen on a OnePlus repaired by the manufacturer for 80

Bahanaman

Just been prompted to do the oreo update. Wondering whether to go ahead or not...

natnifnolnacs

I did a factory reset last night, let the update install and all good now, lock screen and fingerprint scanner issues resolved - phew!

harpstilidie

Bahanaman wrote: »

Just been prompted to do the oreo update. Wondering whether to go ahead or not...

I haven't noticed any issues/bugs with my update yet.

Kenny Logins

Bahanaman wrote: »

Just been prompted to do the oreo update. Wondering whether to go ahead or not...

My camera wouldn't open, but a restart fixed it. No other issues I can see.

paddy19

"Just been prompted to do the oreo update. Wondering whether to go ahead or not..."

My advise, resist the temptation and wait.

A fair chance that one of your apps may not work.

It's a right pain to downgrade to Nougat.

Bahanaman

Too late! I couldn't help myself.... Thankfully there hasn't been a problem so far.

spongerobinson

Bahanaman wrote: »

Just been prompted to do the oreo update. Wondering whether to go ahead or not...

Got the update notification today too. Gonna give it a while in case there are any bugs. Had a bad experience with a Samsung S3 update a number of years ago!

sydthebeat

no problems at all with the 8 update

maximo31

What updates were made?
Updated myself but don't notice anything different......:o

Bahanaman

Some small changes in appearance. Call making screen has changed also. Some apps disappeared from the home screen and had to be replaced there. Also the call and contact icons disappeared from the bottom bar for some reason. Again I just put them back and everything seems to be working grand!

sydthebeat

the biggest change i see is the 'settings' interface... been tidied up a fair bit

rahern

Where's the best place to buy this at the moment to recieve within 2 weeks thanks

but1er

rahern wrote: »

Where's the best place to buy this at the moment to recieve within 2 weeks thanks

Also wondering, looking for special red edition one, Im upgrading from r3 note and its a bug Rom on it, anyone any experiance like this on the this model?

Bahanaman

Since the oreo update, every time I lose phone signal I get a sound and vibration notification. It happens quite often where I live and is becoming annoying! I've looked all through the settings and can't find a solution. Has anyone any ideas?

Bahanaman

Just noticed new nicer style emojis on my SwiftKey keyboard. Dunno if that's a result of the oreo update or not.

sydthebeat

Bahanaman wrote: »

Since the oreo update, every time I lose phone signal I get a sound and vibration notification. It happens quite often where I live and is becoming annoying! I've looked all through the settings and can't find a solution. Has anyone any ideas?

inversely, that used to happen with mine under android 7, but has actually stopped under 8



anyway, i think the answer is this:
go to settings -> Apps and notifications -> notifications -> on the right corner click on ... and select show system apps. Find Phone Services app , click on Alerts - importance, select medium/ no sound.

NATLOR

My O/H got the update the other day but held off installing now its gone,checking for updates just says phone up to date

spongerobinson

NATLOR wrote: »

My O/H got the update the other day but held off installing now its gone,checking for updates just says phone up to date

Weird, I was holding off too and had just left the notification there. Read your post and just went to check, and exact same thing here.

NATLOR

spongerobinson wrote: »

Weird, I was holding off too and had just left the notification there. Read your post and just went to check, and exact same thing here.

Did a quick google and seemingly if you dont accept the update after a certain time its moved on to someone else but is issued again in the next batch of roll
outs

Topbike77

Also looking to get on the brigade and am wondering where is the best place to pick one of these up.

NATLOR

I got 2 just before Christmas. One from Geekbuying using the Italian warehouse option (only 4 euro for DHL delivery) 2nd one from MI global store on Ali express (20 euro extra for DHL delivery but no customs guaranteed)

Both orders were processing for about a week then took 3 days to land at my door so would recommend either option if available

spongerobinson

NATLOR wrote: »

Did a quick google and seemingly if you dont accept the update after a certain time its moved on to someone else but is issued again in the next batch of roll
outs

Probably a good thing. It'll stop me updating when I really want to wait a little while just in case!

Topbike77

Just bought from honorbuy based on looking back through the thread. Worked out at €211.64 after using code "honorbuy", ships from Italy so should have it next week. You can probably get it cheaper from Hong Kong on another website but I wanted it soon.

https://www.honorbuy.com/199-xiaomi-mi-a1

CantGetNoSleep

Are there any reputable EU sellers offering this? Amazon Spain haven't sold it directly for a few weeks

I'd like to buy two for my company, but I doubt any of the Chinese sellers are paying VAT, even with EU warehouses

fixXxer

CantGetNoSleep wrote:

I'd like to buy two for my company, but I doubt any of the Chinese sellers are paying VAT, even with EU warehouses

They pay the VAT when it's imported to the EU shop. That's why shipping from China is initially cheaper.

NATLOR

NATLOR wrote: »

My O/H got the update the other day but held off installing now its gone,checking for updates just says phone up to date

Looks like the update has been pulled and to be re released shortly

http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1316545&extra=page%3D1&mobile=2

spongerobinson

NATLOR wrote: »

Looks like the update has been pulled and to be re released shortly

http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1316545&extra=page%3D1&mobile=2

Wonder why it was pulled and what the bugs are? Must be significant if they pulled the update. Can't find any more info online.

but1er

With delivery courier atm, im so excited.

Soccarboy11

but1er wrote: »

With delivery courier atm, im so excited.

Best feeling!

but1er

Soccarboy11 wrote: »

Best feeling!

im sitting here refreshing the dhl page just hoping it will change

but1er

have it, delighted,
my redmi note 3 was bugged rom loads of pops up and stuff ( sc weather)

any idea how can i check my Mi a1 is not the same?

sydthebeat

but1er wrote: »

have it, delighted,
my redmi note 3 was bugged rom loads of pops up and stuff ( sc weather)

any idea how can i check my Mi a1 is not the same?

It comes with stock android

Mahgrah

Ronan14 wrote: »

Just bought from honorbuy based on looking back through the thread. Worked out at €211.64 after using code "honorbuy", ships from Italy so should have it next week. You can probably get it cheaper from Hong Kong on another website but I wanted it soon.

Just ordered off of HonorBuy myself, did it take long to arrive?

Topbike77

Mahgrah wrote: »

Ronan14 wrote: »

Just bought from honorbuy based on looking back through the thread. Worked out at €211.64 after using code "honorbuy", ships from Italy so should have it next week. You can probably get it cheaper from Hong Kong on another website but I wanted it soon.

Just ordered off of HonorBuy myself, did it take long to arrive?

Very quick, ordered on a Thursday, came on the Monday.

sydthebeat

So, my young lad broken the screen on his A1.

Anyone any ideas where I could get it fixed? Tia

corkie

New Oreo update for Xiaomi Mi A1 released

sydthebeat wrote: »

So, my young lad broken the screen on his A1.

Anyone any ideas where I could get it fixed? Tia

gooner99 wrote: »

Was planning on posting this evening to see if there were any recommendations for a case/cover for the mi a1. But then disaster struck, my mi a1 got knocked to the floor and the screen got badly cracked/shattered. Have it about 2 months and it's been a brilliant phone and the stock android is great. Great bang for the buck.

Could I get the screen fixed. I guess I can't walk into a shop and get it replaced as it's unlikely they would have a replacement screen?

Would it be possible to source and change the screen myself. Anyone done this?

Or am I better to take the hit and replace the phone with another mi a1 or similar?

corkie wrote: »

Original For Xiaomi Mi A1 LCD Display with Frame Screen Touch Panel For Xiaomi MiA1 LCD Display Digitizer Repair Spare Parts


5pcs/lot Original Adhesive Tape for XIAOMI MI 5S MI5S MI5 S 3M Glue Front LCD Supporting Frame Sticker Replacement Parts
Edit: - wrong adhesive layer, you would need to source one for Mi A1 or Mi 5X
Looking at the video, he didn't use a layer but used some type of glue.

You would need the above, couldn't source an adhesive layer for the Mi A1, but i believe it has the same internals as the Mi 5X.

Delivery on free shipping could take until March(or later) to arrive here.

Recommend you inquire with a local repair shop, if they will do the repairs if you source the parts.

If you want to do it yourself? : -

....

gooner99

Update on the broken screen. Contacted quite a few well known phone repair shops. No one (not surprisingly) repairs Xiaomi or sources the screen. I also asked if they would repair if I sourced the screen and again none were interested. So I contacted my local pc/phone repair shop and while we spoke on the phone he had the screen ordered. It may however take a few weeks for delivery. I'll let you know how it goes.

X6.430macman

gooner99 wrote:

Update on the broken screen. Contacted quite a few well known phone repair shops. No one (not surprisingly) repairs Xiaomi or sources the screen. I also asked if they would repair if I sourced the screen and again none were interested. So I contacted my local pc/phone repair shop and while we spoke on the phone he had the screen ordered. It may however take a few weeks for delivery. I'll let you know how it goes.

Could have done It yourself. Will be interesting to see what he charges for that

gooner99

X6.430macman wrote: »

Could have done It yourself. Will be interesting to see what he charges for that

Could have made an arse of it as well. lol

50 notes I think he said.

radonicus

What's the easiest way of transferring data (contacts/ texts etc) from a different manufacturer to the A1?

Kenny Logins

radonicus wrote: »

What's the easiest way of transferring data (contacts/ texts etc) from a different manufacturer to the A1?

Contacts should be saved to your Google Contacts.

radonicus

Cheers.

sydthebeat

radonicus wrote: »

What's the easiest way of transferring data (contacts/ texts etc) from a different manufacturer to the A1?

Link to a Google account for contacts etc.

For texts, phone log etc use a free app....

Bahanaman

I've noticed a bit of a rattle in the top of my A1. Doesn't seem to effect performance but it's a bit annoying. There's something small loose inside.

radonicus

sydthebeat wrote: »

Link to a Google account for contacts etc.

For texts, phone log etc use a free app....

Thanks.

I thought maybe things had progressed since I last needed to do it. You'd imagine it shouldn't be that hard to transfer all data between Android devices.

I used SMS Backup & Restore to transfer across Wifi all call and text data.

Soccarboy11

Bahanaman wrote: »

I've noticed a bit of a rattle in the top of my A1. Doesn't seem to effect performance but it's a bit annoying. There's something small loose inside.

Most likely just the autofocus in the camera, that happens on all phones

NATLOR

Received and installed the re released Oreo update this morning, all seems to be good so far