Redmi 8A

Xiaomi is rolling out updates for the Redmi 8, 8A and 8A Dual with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5. It also carries July security patch.

Xiaomi has started to roll out a new update for the Redmi 8A with August Security Patch in China MIUI 11 V11.0.10.0.PCPCNXM and more

All International variants of the Redmi are getting Android 10 update now. However, the new build still has MIUI 11 on top.

Redmi 8A now receiving the latest MIUI 11 (Android 10) stable update. The update weighs about 1.8GB. Ensure to back up your data before upgrading

19 million units of the Redmi 8 smartphone series have been sold. This includes Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, Redmi 8A Dual and Redmi 8A Pro models.

The Redmi Note 8 had its price increased in India as well as the Redmi 8 and 8A. These prices are a direct reflect of GTS Rate Hike in India.

Xiaomi disclosed kernel source code for Mi A2 Lite based on Android 10. The Redmi 8A got the same treatment with Android 9 Pie based code.

The entry-level Redmi 8A has been spotted on GeekBench with Android 10-based MIUI 11 software. Apparently Xiaomi is already testing the upcoming update.

Xiaomi has just published the full kernel sources for the recently released Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A. It's based on Android 9 Pie.

Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 11 update for both entry-level devices Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A. The firmware is still based on Android 9 Pie.