Redmi 5A – Global Stable Version List

OS
MIUI 11
Android
8.1
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  • Comprehensive design optimized for full screen display devices
    • Removing visual clutter, improving touch controls, and refining the use of color allowed us to create the system where nothing stands between you and the content
  • Sounds of nature
    • Wake up to the gentle sounds of nature with our new alarm ringtones
    • Notification sounds won't make you tired. Now, they keep changing dynamically, just like nature does.
  • Documents
    • Preview your documents before you open them
    • Stay productive and efficient with our all-new Mi Doc Viewer
  • More features
    • Tasks. Manage and edit your tasks in the Notes app. Receive timely notifications and mark things done.
    • Quick replies. Reply to messages from any app.
    • Game Turbo. Turn your device into an ultimate gaming console.
  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to October 2019. Increased system security.
  • App vault
    • New: You can swipe down to view more shortcuts now
    • Optimization: All-new design and UI
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OS
MIUI 10
Android
8.1
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  • System
    • Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to June 2019. Increased system security.
  • Phone
    • Fix: Ending calls took longer time than expected
  • Lockscreen, status bar, Notification shade
    • New: Introducing customizable Lock screen clock (Settings > Lock screen & password > Advanced settings). New Lock screen clock doesn't work with third party themes.
    • Optimization: Readjusted sensitive areas for the dots in the unlock pattern
    • Fix: Call time bubble overlapped with notification icons
    • Fix: Battery-related floating notifications weren't displayed correctly in landscape mode
    • Fix: Sync page couldn't be refreshed whenever sync was turned on or off in the Notification shade
    • Fix: Media volume couldn't be restored after receiving a notification
  • Settings
    • Optimization: Sorting principles for Wi-Fi networks
    • Optimization: Big fonts are displayed better now
  • Game speed booster
    • New: Floating windows for incoming calls during games
    • Optimization: You can open the gaming toolbox by swiping from the top side of the screen
  • Mi Cloud
    • Optimization: We redesigned Mi Cloud's start page. It looks much better now!
    • Optimization: Improved sync across multiple devices
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OS
MIUI 10
Android
7.1
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  • Designed for full screen experience
    • All-new UI is tailored for full screen devices and lets the content take the front stage.
    • (New design looks fresh and clean on older devices too!)
  • Natural sound system
    • You won't get tired of natural and ever-changing sounds of the new MIUI.
    • We simplified system sounds and applied smart filters, so you'll hear something only when you need to.
    • Ambient sounds of the forest, beach, drizzle, stove fire, and summer night will help you to relax and focus on what's important.
  • Other improvements and optimizations
    • Other system apps (including Clock and Notes) got a major revamp too!
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • System
    • Fix - Fixed Second space issues(09-11)
  • Camera
    • Fix - Camera crashed in some cases(09-11)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • Other improvements and optimizations
    • Fix - Couldn't open contacts in the dual WhatsApp app(08-13)
    • Fix - Updated Android Security Patch(08-13)
    • Fix - Solved a display issue of capital letters(08-14)
    • Fix - Solved a display issue of "forget password"(08-14)
    • Fix - Solved a display issue of notification bar(08-14)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • Apps
    • New - You can uninstall apps in the Settings app now(03-13)
  • Home screen
    • Delete - Deleted shortcuts for moving data and managing Second space(03-07)
  • Themes
    • Optimization - Themes are adjusted for 18:9 screens(03-27)
  • Settings
    • New - You can hide the shortcut to Second space now(03-07)
  • Web Apps
    • New - Added a confirmation dialog for deleting Quick apps from Home screen(04-20)
    • Optimization - Direct apps are called Quick apps now(03-26)
  • File Explorer
    • Fix - Exiting a folder brought you back to the top of the page(03-13)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • System
    • New - update the security patch level to 2018-05-01(06-07)
    • Optimization - Added New translation (06-07)
    • Fix - Reboot issue while calling(06-07)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • System
    • Optimization - Boosted response speed for full screen gestures(05-14)
    • Fix - Caller ID errors(05-14)
    • Fix - Notification settings weren't applied for dual apps(05-14)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • Highlights
    • New - Resume interrupted transfers in Mi Mover without starting over(11-30)
    • New - Revamped start page and optimized performance(12-05)
    • New - Quick search options(12-05)
    • New - Adjusted the position of the search bar(12-05)
    • New - Optimized Browser's kernel(12-05)
    • New - Transfer apps with or without app data using Mi Mover(12-20)
    • New - Sound recording options for Screen recorder(01-12)
    • New - Change security patch level to 2018#3(04-11)
    • Optimization - New format for floating notifications in the landscape mode (Full screen display)(01-11)
    • Fix - Feedback Bug Fix,Fix reboot always after OTA update (04-11)
  • System
    • New - update the GMS version (04-11)
    • New - Update the Mivideo version to 20180210.1(04-11)
    • New - Change security patch level to 2018#3(04-11)
    • Optimization - New format for floating notifications in the landscape mode (Full screen display)(01-11)
    • Fix - System launcher keept stopping after adding or opening widgets after the update to 7.11.10(11-17)
    • Fix - Settings force closed when apps were installed(12-05)
    • Fix - Feedback Bug Fix,Fix reboot always after OTA update(04-11)
  • Contacts
    • New - Press and hold a button on the dial pad to quick dial a number(01-09)
  • Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
    • Optimization - Improved TalkBack in the notification shade(11-21)
    • Optimization - Improved Bluetooth switch responsiveness(11-21)
    • Optimization - Second confirmation for turning on Demo mode(12-26)
  • Home screen
    • Fix - System launcher stops working after update to 7.12.1(12-06)
  • Themes
    • Optimization - Adjustments for theme details(11-17)
    • Fix - Home screen wasn't displayed correctly after switching back to default theme(12-14)
  • Gallery
    • New - Add photos to favorites(01-02)
    • New - Optimize local storage to free up space(01-16)
    • Optimization - You can select custom covers for albums with people(12-07)
    • Optimization - Automatic downloads for photos from Mi Cloud(12-07)
    • Fix - Couldn't crop scrolling screenshots(11-23)
  • Backup
    • New - Resume interrupted transfers in Mi Mover without starting over(11-30)
    • New - Transfer apps with or without app data using Mi Mover(12-20)
  • Screen Recorder
    • New - Sound recording options for Screen recorder(01-12)
  • Fix - Issues with screenshots in landscape mode(12-13)

  • Browser
    • New - Revamped start page and optimized performance(12-05)
    • New - Quick search options(12-05)
    • New - Adjusted the position of the search bar(12-05)
    • New - Optimized Browser's kernel(12-05)
  • Security
    • Fix - Security center FC when 'Installed app' is selected in 'Settings'(12-06)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • System
    • Optimization - Optimized OTA workflow(02-28)
  • Camera
    • Fix - Occasional Camera FC(02-28)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • System
    • Fix - Couldn't share items in WhatsApp in some cases(01-29)
    • Fix - Devices wouldn't boot in some cases(01-29)
  • Security
    • Fix - Cards weren't updated fully(01-29)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • Highlights
    • New - New display formats for update logs in Updater(07-25)
    • New - Mi Mover, supports data migration restarting. During migrating data to the new phone, device hotspot connection will be restored automatically in case of interruption to complete the data migration.(10-25)
    • New - Simplified the UI(10-31)
    • Optimization - Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page(09-07)
    • Optimization - Hide free and incompatible themes in the list of the purchased items(10-10)
    • Optimization - "Add to favorites" icon adjustments(10-24)
  • System
    • New - Distance sensor dynamic calibration function, to ensure that black screen appears correctly (10-26)
    • Fix - Apps stopped working in the background(06-24)
  • App Lock
    • New - App lock supports hiding messages from selected apps(10-31)
  • Phone
    • Optimization - Vibration no longer affects the features which reduce ringer volume when the phone is lifted or flipped to silence (10-10)
  • New - Simplified the UI(10-31)

  • Messaging
    • Fix - Messages with one-time passwords disappeared(09-07)
  • Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
    • Optimization - Adjusted time for tapping the Lock screen notifications(10-24)
  • Home screen
    • Optimization - Multiple themes supported on the clock widget(10-19)
    • Optimization - Move app icons into a folder easier(10-19)
    • Optimization - Adding widgets to an empty spot with a single tap(10-31)
  • Themes
    • Optimization - Updated Peach blossom and Asphalt themes(09-14)
    • Optimization - Hide free and incompatible themes in the list of the purchased items(10-10)
    • Optimization - "Add to favorites" icon adjustments(10-24)
    • Fix - Previews in recent wallpapers rotated(09-20)
  • Gallery
    • Fix - Image has been compressed multiple times(10-19)
  • Backup
    • New - Mi Mover, supports data migration restarting. During migrating data to the new phone, device hotspot connection will be restored automatically in case of interruption to complete the data migration.(10-25)
    • Fix - Mi Mover can't continue to migrate data after the network connection is interrupted and restored(10-25)
    • Fix - Mi Mover can't migrate all apps to the new phone(10-25)
  • Settings
    • Optimization - Introducing Button and gesture shortcuts(09-15)
  • Mi Account
    • Optimization - Reduced the number of push notifications when the user is signed out(10-30)
  • Mi Drop
    • Optimization - Received files are sorted by time(11-06)
    • Fix - Issues with loading big GIFs(11-06)
  • Security
    • Optimization - Simplified and improved the design of the virus scan result page(09-07)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • Other
    • Optimized system performance
    • Fixed bugs
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • System
    • New - Added Wallpaper Carousel to Settings in the global build(11-23)
    • Optimization - App lock security issues(11-23)
    • Fix - Names of contacts weren't shown during T9 search(11-23)
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • Other
    • Improved system stability
    • Optimized system performance
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OS
MIUI 9
Android
7.1
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  • Other
    • Fixed bugs
    • Improved system stability
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