Xiaomi started rolling out the Android 8.1 Oreo update a few days ago on its first and only Android One phone, Xiaomi Mi A1. Although the update comes with quite a few improvements, it also brings some bugs. In this way, the company has been forced to cancel the update until further notice. Of course, at the moment they have not given details about when it will be operational again.
Specifically, the update introduced a bug that clears all SMS history every time the Messages app is deleted from the Recent Apps screen. It was not the only fault found. Some users who have updated their Xiaomi Mi A1 to Android 8.1 have noticed a second error that causes SafetyNet to fail. SafetyNet provides APIs that allow developers to check if a device has been tampered with, is running a custom ROM, or is infected with malware.
As we say, Xiaomi has not informed about when it will resume the Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Xiaomi Mi A1. We imagine it won't take long. However, if you have the mobile and have already updated to the new version, the most sensible thing is that you take into account some things to avoid problems. We recommend that you make a backup of all your text messages to avoid losing all conversations and other relevant information.
For the rest, Android 8.1 has brought the Mi A1 quite a few improvements. One of them is that the quick settings bar has become transparent. The goal is to show the home screen behind the bar. But also, part of the interface has adapted its color depending on the wallpaper we have on. Android 8.1 is also smarter, especially when it comes to notifications and different modes, such as power. It is also a faster, smoother and more secure system than previous versions. We will have to have a little patience and wait for Xiaomi to fix the different errors of Android 8.1 on the Xiaomi Mi A1. We will inform you as soon as it is available again.
