Download Mi 5X Android One Port ROM 7.11.18

Release date: 2017-11-27 | Developed by Aex12

How to install Android One Port?

1. Unlock the bootloader.
2. Install TWRP and boot into Custom Recovery.
3. Wipe “Data” and “Cache” partitions.
4. Install downloaded ROM archive.
5. Reboot into system (first startup will take around 5-10 minutes).
6. Fingerprint scanner isn’t working.

OTA updates aren’t working. Root isn’t included.

Source: XDA Thread

Download from Google Drive

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[Beta] Download Android One Port for Redmi Note 4 and Mi 5X

So if you don’t own the Xiaomi Mi A1, here are some of the things that you’ve been missing.

Source: Android Community

The Uncomplicated Interface of Android One

The best thing about pure Android interfaces is that they don’t try too hard. Unlike OEM ROMs, they stick to minimum customizations.

Granted, MIUI has its fair share of followers because of its iOS-like interface. But, isn’t it ironical that an Android-based ROM could try to ape it biggest competitor?

See, iOS design flaws (yep, they do exist) are a pet peeve of most users. For instance, whereas stock Android provides an app drawer, iOS doesn’t.

Bundling all your apps on your home-screen(s) may seem fun at first. It even works flawlessly with only a few installed apps. For example, I had 28 apps on my Redmi Note 4, and their organization wasn’t an issue.

It’s after adding lots more that I started questioning MIUI’s approach. I actually wished for a dedicated area that would sort my apps in a specific order.

Thanks to Android One, the Mi A1 allows you to decide what apps you want on the home-screen. The rest sit in the drawer. Here, the UI sorts them alphabetically or by usage rate.

The Absence of Bloatware

Unless you own the Redmi Note 4 International Version, you know what bloatware means. It’s annoying to have pre-installed apps on your phone that you can’t get rid of.

The thing is, the Chinese versions of the Note 4 enjoy more regular updates than the International ones. And yet, they are notorious for including apps that are of no use if you live outside China.

You’d thus be lucky if your Chinese version leaves you sufficient memory for your preferred apps.

“Hey, aren’t some Gapps bloatware too?” I hear you ask.

In fact, Mi A1 owners get stuff like Play Books and Play Games out-of-the-box. The difference is that these Google apps are disable-able. And they are quite undemanding when it comes to usage of memory.

How to Flash Android One on Your Redmi Note 4

• Grab the Android One port from here or here;
• Save it to memory;
• Using TWRP: wipe the cache, data, and system. (You can find an excellent guide here for installing TWRP on your Note 4 if you don’t have it yet.)
• Install the downloaded ROM;
• Reboot your phone.

What to Expect

The Android One port will turn your Note 4 into a Xiaomi Mi A1. Of course, that refers to the firmware alone.

The same installation works beautifully on the Xiaomi Mi 5X. Every single feature of the Mi 5X continues to function as it did with the MIUI. That’s because the Mi 5X shares exact hardware with the Mi A1.

Unfortunately, when it comes to specs/hardware – the Note 4 isn’t an identical twin of the Mi A1. Thus, expect some broken features.

One, infrared and the fingerprint sensor will not work – at all.

Two, your Note 4’s camera will miss some features.

Other than that, the Android One ROM will run smoothly on the Note 4. And you’ll get Gapps as default installs, too.

What do you think of the stock Android experience on your Redmi Note 4? Were the broken features a deal breaker for you? Share all these and more in the comments section

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Is it worth buying the latest Xiaomi Mi A1 phone?

DESIGN OF THE PHONE:

The company has given careful consideration to the design and it can be seen in this good looking smart phone. The metal uni-body encases the smart-phone and you can see the antenna lines on the top and base portions. Having a 7.3mm thickness, it is very smooth and the edges enable it to sit serenely in one’s palms.

There’s a round unique fingerprint scanner set easily where your forefinger will rest. On the upper left hand corner is the dual camera module which sticks out marginally from the plane of the back side of the Mi A1. The matte finish on the back side of the phone guarantees that it doesn’t gather smears or fingerprints.

DISPLAY:

The Xiaomi A1 comes basically in three color alternatives in the form of Rose Gold, Gold and Black. The front is basically dominated by the 5.5-inch full HD display of 1920 x1 080 pixel resolution. The infrared sensor and microphone are placed at the highest point of the screen. The front of the phone likewise has the standard capacitive keys and alongside a 5MP Selfie camera.

That sounds good, isn’t it?

PERFORMANCE:

The phone is powered by a 2GHz octa-center Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with Adreno 506 GPU, 4 GB of RAM and around 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB by means of a hybrid micros SD card slot. As mentioned above, it runs on Snapdragon 625, which is unquestionably ahead of most of the phones presently.

CAMERA OF Mi A1:

The Mi A1 accompanies a dual camera setup on the back – 12-MP + 12-MP – where one lens is wide-angle while the other is zoom lens. Also, it is the principal Xiaomi phone in India to have dual cameras. As far as center specifics, the 26mm wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture while the 50mm telephoto lens consists of f/2.6 aperture.

SPECIFICATIONS IN A WHOLE:

• Processor – Octa-center Snapdragon 625 processor
• Measurements – Height: 155.4 mm, Width: 75.8 mm, Thickness: 7.3 mm, Weight: 165 g.
• Memory – 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, Up to 128GB expandable
• Camera – Dual Camera with 12 MP and 5 MP respectively
• Battery 3000 mAh
• Sim Type – Nano Sim

REACHING THE CONCLUSION:

Xiaomi provides a balanced and attractive smart-phone at Rs 14,999 with stock Android. The Xiaomi Mi A1 has all the ingredients to influence fans to go gaga for it. The phone has features of a Rs. 25,000-30K smart-phone and that is something completely spectacular. It is a tick mark for those planning to purchase this sweet beast.

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