Xiaomi Mi A1

scamalert

jim salter wrote: »

Has anyone experienced issues with the camera on the MI A1?

My camera crashed 3 days ago and has not worked since (have tried all the usual hard/soft reset etc)

have u tried any different camera apps to rule out camera failure ?

jim salter

scamalert wrote: »

have u tried any different camera apps to rule out camera failure ?

Thanks for the reply.

Was getting the error "camera has stopped working". I had gcam all along. Uninstalled and used the native camera and it doesn't work.

When I launch the camera app all I get is a black screen and none of the options work.

jim salter

Ran a hardware test and the camera is not detected

august12

jim salter wrote:

Ran a hardware test and the camera is not detected

Have you gone into settings and checked the phone apps, is it there? If so, clear the cache and see if it that solves the issue. Maybe do a restart of the phone.

jim salter

august12 wrote: »

Have you gone into settings and checked the phone apps, is it there? If so, clear the cache and see if it that solves the issue. Maybe do a restart of the phone.

I have doe all that.

The hardware test for "CameraBack" has failed with the message "cant not find camera". This would indicate a hardware fault with the camera. The module is no longer detected.

I can contacted Xiaomi and they have basically stated : "We are sorry to inform you that as of now we are not selling the products from our official global website so we won't be able to assist you regarding the service center. Also, we have guided you with all the possible troubleshooting steps and if still the issue persists then, would request you to get in touch with the respective point of purchase for further support."

Will be the last Xiaomi product I will buy

scamalert

well did you try contacting seller, if you paid paypal think you have like 6 months to put in claim at worst. I know the feel you get smth and it aint working fine then you sort of dont wanna go near same company again, a bit shame that xiaomi turned their back on it, since imagine its like 10$ replacement for them.




Anyway anyone noticed notification for latest firmware update, not sure what fixes it has as seems its been hit and miss in past few months where they fix smth and then something else goes sideways.

Kamili

scamalert wrote: »

Anyway anyone noticed notification for latest firmware update, not sure what fixes it has as seems its been hit and miss in past few months where they fix smth and then something else goes sideways.

I've been having this issue on my Redmi Note 4 - notifications don't come through till hours later.

scamalert

is it on latest firmware update as got notification only today so guess maybe day or two since its out, but seeing since they fixed constant light with notifications on last, not fond of having few hours delay on missed calls emails :cool:

Kamili

scamalert wrote: »

is it on latest firmware update as got notification only today so guess maybe day or two since its out, but seeing since they fixed constant light with notifications on last, not fond of having few hours delay on missed calls emails :cool:

getting the no update available thing, so I assume so. I never took it off MIUI so its on MIUI9.6.1.0

john9876

Anybody tried installing clash of clans recently on this phone?
My son had it on his mi a1 and had to re-install it for some reason. 
Installation gets as far as 92% in play store and then hangs.
I tried on my mi a1 and get the same result?
Any suggestions appreciated.

sydthebeat

Try going to the Google play store app, clear data and cache

And then try install again

chrismon

john9876 wrote: »

Anybody tried installing clash of clans recently on this phone?
My son had it on his mi a1 and had to re-install it for some reason. 
Installation gets as far as 92% in play store and then hangs.
I tried on my mi a1 and get the same result?
Any suggestions appreciated.

Worked on my phone.

traco

Battery Drain question:

Anyone seen issues with battery drain? Mrs Traco's phone and she said last night it can drop dramatically with little or no usage. Of course i get told this at midnight but a quick google search is throwing up similar posts elsewhere. It was 1% last night having been charged in the afternoon. I haven't had a chance to look at the version its running or if it has done an update. Its not rooted or anything - just as it came and updates if they've been done would have to have been automatic - shes not techy and I didn't do anything on it recently.

Only using basic apps, email, whatsapp, phone, FB, Linkedin. Now that I think of it there is some online scrabble game??

Link to an article on the issue:
https://xiaomifirmware.com/guides-and-tips/excessive-battery-drain-xiaomi-mi-a1/
That's fairly techy and I really an an android noob so it would take me time to work through all that if its even the issue.

Any simple suggestions to try before I try and crack a nut with a sledgehammer? Pointers appreciated. thanks

traco

Battery Drain question:

Anyone seen issues with battery drain? Mrs Traco's phone and she said last night it can drop dramatically with little or no usage. Of course i get told this at midnight but a quick google search is throwing up similar posts elsewhere. It was 1% last night having been charged in the afternoon. I haven't had a chance to look at the version its running or if it has done an update. Its not rooted or anything - just as it came and updates if they've been done would have to have been automatic - shes not techy and I didn't do anything on it recently.

Only using basic apps, email, whatsapp, phone, FB, Linkedin. Now that I think of it there is some online scrabble game??

Link to an article on the issue:
https://xiaomifirmware.com/guides-and-tips/excessive-battery-drain-xiaomi-mi-a1/
That's fairly techy and I really an an android noob so it would take me time to work through all that if its even the issue.

Any simple suggestions to try before I try and crack a nut with a sledgehammer? Pointers appreciated. thanks

jim salter

traco wrote: »

Battery Drain question:

Anyone seen issues with battery drain? Mrs Traco's phone and she said last night it can drop dramatically with little or no usage. Of course i get told this at midnight but a quick google search is throwing up similar posts elsewhere. It was 1% last night having been charged in the afternoon. I haven't had a chance to look at the version its running or if it has done an update. Its not rooted or anything - just as it came and updates if they've been done would have to have been automatic - shes not techy and I didn't do anything on it recently.

Only using basic apps, email, whatsapp, phone, FB, Linkedin. Now that I think of it there is some online scrabble game??

Link to an article on the issue:
https://xiaomifirmware.com/guides-and-tips/excessive-battery-drain-xiaomi-mi-a1/
That's fairly techy and I really an an android noob so it would take me time to work through all that if its even the issue.

Any simple suggestions to try before I try and crack a nut with a sledgehammer? Pointers appreciated. thanks

I have a similar issue of battery drain.

Not found a silution

jim salter

jim salter wrote: »

Ran a hardware test and the camera is not detected

As Xiaomi were unwilling to even offer help I decided to take the phone apart to try diagnose the issue.

The camera module connectors were disconnected. Reconnected them and camera working again.

Phone was never dropped or treated in any way harshly. Has a 'shockproof' protective case on also.

jim salter

Anyone have an updated guide how to install GCam? Please

sydthebeat

https://m.gsmarena.com/android_90_pie_rolling_out_to_the_xiaomi_mi_a1-amp-34623.php

Android pie on its way

john9876

sydthebeat wrote: »

https://m.gsmarena.com/android_90_pie_rolling_out_to_the_xiaomi_mi_a1-amp-34623.php

Android pie on its way

Is Android pie much different to Apple pie?

sydthebeat

john9876 wrote: »

Is Android pie much different to Apple pie?

Better in every way

gerrybbadd

Pie has been released in Belgium / Netherlands since Saturday apparently, so here's hoping we get it this side of Xmas here in Ireland

tnegun

I hope so was released almost a month ago for the A2 and still no sign of it here.

chrismon

jim salter wrote: »

Anyone have an updated guide how to install GCam? Please

Haven't found one myself, the way to do it seems to be to downgrade to the older version of Android then upgrade the camera, then upgrade Android version.

OldMrBrennan83

A few nice visual changes in Pie like the colourful settings menu and split search bar. Haven't had a good play with it yet though, but picture in picture works grand and digital wellbeing is there too.

Jamemid

Any recommendations for a good case , need something decent, got phone for the son and he would break iron.

Kenny Logins

Jamemid wrote: »

Any recommendations for a good case , need something decent, got phone for the son and he would break iron.

I find this one offers decent protection and isn't too bulky.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Case-Cover-For-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-Brushed-Shockproof-Hybrid-Carbon-Fibre-Gel-/253611853196?hash=item3b0c71c58c

NATLOR

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I find this one offers decent protection and isn't too bulky.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Case-Cover-For-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-Brushed-Shockproof-Hybrid-Carbon-Fibre-Gel-/253611853196?hash=item3b0c71c58c

Decent case, cheaper here with a screen protector.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/For-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-Carbon-Fibre-Gel-Case-Cover-Brushed-Glass-Screen-Protector/142573013870?hash=item2132038b6e:g:i9AAAOSwg8taBHa8:rk:2:pf:0

scamalert

anyone has issue with message network not found :cool: this keeps digging my head in since ive gotten the phone earlier in the year, ive 2 sims vodafone and tesco, tesco runs as main as vodafone reception was/is terrible in my area yet few minutes outside home i got full bars.


Thing is phone always shows coverage changing drooping depending where i am at home, then trying to make a call even thou it shows signal i get the message, which in turn also causes other people unable to reach me. Im at a loss is it some dark area where i live or is the phone causing issues, as weak signal wouldnt be bad, but without me knowing it seems to drop cell signal totally until rebooting phone.


phone has every update that came out but not sure is it weak internal antenna and crap software fixes or operators at fault

Bahanaman

Still waiting for the Android Pie update on mine...

tnegun

Same here