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Xiaomi released October 2021 security patch for Xiaomi Mi A3 via OTA which improves the device security and fixes bugs along with stability improvement.
The thing to note about the latest security update is, A user on Twitter reported a high update package unlike the 40MB update, which most users have gotten. The update is strangely sized at 1.46GB and the changelog is almost similar to that of lower update size which most have gotten
Xiaomi Mi A3 was released on 24th July 2019 with android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box
Source>> Twitter
| Android OS | Update | Release Date/Status | Estimated Months |
| Android 9.0 | Out-of-the-box | July 2019 | Nil |
| Android 10 | First OS update | May 2020 | 6 |
| Android 11 | Second/Last OS update | January 2021 | 4 |
Xiaomi Mi A3 was released with Android 9.0(pie) out-of-the-box. Hence the android 10 and android 11 are their first and second OS updates respectively. Currently, Mi A3 operating on the last android OS i.e android 11.
The Mi A3 received all three major OS updates and The October 2021 security patch is released via OTA. This can be a stagged rollout.
Once the update is available on your device, you can head over to Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update section to update your Xiaomi device with the latest update.
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Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 11 update bugs & issues round 2 user's have reported on twitter the second phase of android 11 update has appeared with 1.4GB of size with software version 12.0.3.0, Most user's have given approval and safe to update it. But there are few bugs here and there for some users lets go deep about the known problems and issues.
Mi A3 started getting the December security update, the file size is 30mb, The update is safe as of now but few users reported bugs as usual like app crashing, camera is buggy, UI drop in frames, Jittery & sluggish performance etc.
Mi A3 started receiving android 11 update once again and many users haven't faced any bricking issue or dead phone but it isn't that exciting to say the least as many users still have few problem like app crashing, unresponsive UI, system not responding etc.
More bugs like a slow charging bug, no Wi-Fi calling, no chat bubbles, random reboots, and touchscreen issues — in short, you might be better off sticking with Android 10 for now if you haven't updated already.
The latest build of android 11 update has appeared with 1.4GB of size with software version 12.0.3.0. - Better to wait ( But for the most part these updates won't be rectified as early as possible and new bugs will appear here and there from my experience.)
Xiaomi has promised to rectify user who got their phone bricked or dead from android 11 and will resolve it free of cost even if it's not in warranty.
But we suspect a different story depends on the service center like they will somehow manage to pay for something or the other beware and always ask the report sheet before handing over the phone.
Read more devices getting android 11 update.
So, Mi A3 users in India started receiving march security patch on march 15, 2021 the update is 184mb, so far users didn't find any major bugs yet and given a thumbs for other users to install.
Because of Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 11 update bricking alot of its devices users are hesitant to install new updates from Xiaomi and are waiting for other users to try first. Definitely many users will be worried and there's no chance when the device gets bricked as most users in India don't backup their devices and eventually lost their important files and have to deal with it.
The problem is android one devices are well known for its software update, but also notoriously known for major bugs being introduced as well, It happened alot with Google's Nexus line of devices as well, were they used to go into boot-loop issue & their first android one lineup of devices also didn't survive much after 2 year mark and run into many software problems and boot-loop issues.
So, In conclusion here's the end android one lineup of devices as many manufacturers aren't giving any commitment for quality of updates and just rolling out the updates without proper testing, and moving towards their own custom UI's with ads, So, consumer should start fighting back and ask for what they want unless that happens it won't change how things are going right now.
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