Impending Xiaomi Mi A2 Android pie release: beta software leaks online

Last August, during the mid-A2, Xiaomi had promised to publish the Android Pie in the fourth quarter. It looks like the company is keeping its promises because reports have revealed that the beta tests are in full swing.

Android Pie beta for the A2 Mi (review) has leaked and is available for download online. It's also made it to the software community platforms and interested readers can install it, but be aware that the firmware is a beta version, which means that it will include bugs and could affect performance, reported the XDA Developer Forum.

If you are using the Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One as the main device, it is best to wait for the final version, which the company should deploy in a few weeks.

Android pie: the main features to know

• One of the key aspects of Android Pie is the digital wellness feature. It provides Dashboard, which highlights the time spent on the screen and the use of the phone, including the number of times the device has been unlocked and a number of received notifications so to that it gets an overview of the number of users obsessed with the phone. It also allows users to set application timers to limit the use of the application.
• Android Pie also comes with Wind Down and Do Not Disturb. With these features, users can set a daily schedule to prepare the phone for bed. The screen goes into Grayscale, while Do Not Disturb notifications turn off notifications to let you sleep well. He / she can activate Do not disturb at any time if they want to disconnect.
• The Slices feature of Android Pie identifies relevant information from users' favorite applications to make them more easily accessible when they need it.
• In addition to the latest Google security patch, Android 9 brings several new features, including a standardized biometric authentication prompt to provide a more consistent authentication experience on Android.
• After upgrading to Android Pie, the devices prohibit access to microphones, cameras and other sensors of users when an application is inactive or in the background. (If an application needs to access a sensor, a persistent notification will appear on your phone.)
• Pie's update also provides important enhancements that protect all web communications and provide private web browsing. It allows the encryption of Android backups with a client-side secret (PIN code, device code or pbadword) for increased security.
• Android 9 Pie also makes notifications more useful and offers actionable features with conversations such as attaching photos and stickers as well as suggesting smart answers. In addition, it helps users do their jobs faster by planning for their next move and displaying the right action over the phone.
• The new System Navigation System offers a unique home button that provides intelligent forecasts and suggestions (user-activated).
• Other notable features include the user-friendly navigation interface option, the tuned adjustment drawer, the adaptive battery and display, extended battery life, and more.
• In addition, Android 9 introduces several new security features, including a standardized biometric authentication prompt to provide a more consistent authentication experience on Android.
• After upgrading to Android Pie, the devices prohibit access to microphones, cameras and other sensors of users when an application is inactive or in the background. (If an application needs to access a sensor, a persistent notification will appear on your phone.)
• Pie's update also provides important enhancements that protect all web communications and provide private web browsing. It allows encryption of Android backups with a client-side secret (device PIN, model or pbadword) for added security.

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