Viktordayo:
Pls my newly purchased redmi 8a does not install some apps. D internet speed is really horrible, even with 4G. Am I not getting d settings right? Can someone pls help me with d exact setting? I'm using MTN. Thanks

It's not so bad on my side here. But it could be better. I use Mtn also. You can try to change your preferred network type to wcdma only (or Lte only) by dialling *#*#4636#*#* and selecting the network type you want. I noticed by default it's usually td-scdma/umts. Just change to wcdma or Lte only.
Also uc browser seems like the way to go for browsing on my 8a

As for app installation, use google play to download those apps. They'll definitely install. I experienced that with truecaller app

kayprinz:
Pls I just got a redmi8a but the issue is some of my apps are not installing

Try downloading from playstore.
Please how's the browsing speed on your redmi 8a. Seems to be a bit slow over here.

genius43:


Change region to India open theme app, click My page, fonts and click Roboto, it should be the default font.

It worked. thanks boss

Great people of xiaomi land. Please how do I change the font back to the default one? huff changed it to a nice one but not yet used to it. Wanna go back to default.

CharlesJok3r:


Screen On Time is not bad at all. 6hrs @10% is a big deal.

Isn't the phone 4150mah? May be better IMO

Gptech:

U don edit your APN settings?

Yeah same thing tho

GrandMufti:


You didn't drop feedback on the APN

I've used the apn setting recommended with proxy and port empty and it's still the same. I have a feeling it has something to do with this lockdown. Probably too many internet users

Viktordayo:
Pls I just bought redmi 8a. I'm having a serious issue with d internet speed. Its so slow and disconnects easily. It shows 4G but not connecting. H+ that connects is very slow and unstable. I used MTN, Airtel and Glo SIM cards at different times. Pls what am I doing wrong? Kindly guide me on what to do to have a good browsing experience. Thanks so much

I asked this same question yesterday. You're right about the slow internet. I tried using droid vpn and annoytun vpn but I can't even say if it improved the speed. You fit try am and also gimme feedback abeg. We dey this together o.
By the way how you enjoying the battery on the 8a. Mine is super crazy in a good way sha.

GrandMufti:


Yes but be sure the proxy and port settings are empty

Ok. I'll do that now

Gptech:

Which network? Won't be the same for all networks. Check your APN settings.

Na Mtn. I've checked the apn is accurate

GrandMufti:


What of APN settings?

Web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net I believe it's correct.

GrandMufti:


Change isp

Alright thanks. I'll consider that. Although na Mtn still make sense for my area. And na them dey flop like this

Kennyflyair:
Hello guys. Please the browsing on my redmi 8a is somewhat slow. From the speed meter on the notification, it shows the network is good but when I open uc or other browsers, any site wey I go dey always slow.
Other apps like playstore no be like that. Any suggestions?

Anybody wey get input on top this my matter?
Update: I installed droidvpn app and the browsing speed is now fast. The thing is I don't want to always use vpn. Who fit suggest something helpful abeg.

genius43:


Nothing to do with your phone but network. If you don't know playstore is always faster in all scenarios good or bad network

well that's true sha

Hello guys. Please the browsing on my redmi 8a is somewhat slow. From the speed meter on the notification, it shows the network is good but when I open uc or other browsers, any site wey I go dey always slow.
Other apps like playstore no be like that. Any suggestions?

sleemoon:
Umidigi X Order from Jumia Cancelled...

Maybe na cos of lockdown

Flytime:
I bought it then because of my Budget and it was totally worth it then,the only down side were the unstable 4g connection, average battery life, the way it's gets hot when playing games/when browsing and the camera but like Lexus said it's not for the camera.my favorite part of the device was the display better than a lot of I've seen even those more costly emg the spark I recently compared it with a spark 4 and it was much sharper.

Thanks for the detailed reply. It's an eye opener

chariisGRACE:
Does Redmi 8a support bokeh mode?

Don't think stock camera Support it. Maybe Gcam will. Although I don't have gcam

Flytime:
be honest how is the camera,I have the a3 abandoned at home and it's nothing to write home about.

Why you abandon your a3?

Gptech:

Not correct.

My bosses for here Don enlighten me about am.
E pain me say I no get space for page 7000 sha.

GrandMufti:


Some of those complaining of battery draining are using Redmi 7 or other phones. So it's their version of 11.0.3 is different from yours.


No need for unnecessary panic. Update your phone

Alright thanks for clarification.

genius43:


All Xiaomi phones(different Models) are hardly ever on the same MIUI Version.

So I might be on 11.0.3 and another model is on 11.0.6 and another model on 11.0.8 and so on.

Ok I understand now.

GrandMufti:


Different phones have different MIUI versions?

I dey confused with this question

oluwashedy:

Check compilation thread for complete set up

Thanks i'll check it out

oluwashedy:
My advice, don't upgrade to v11.0.7

Maybe i'll wait till things are stable with the updates. Thanks for the heads up

oluwashedy:
My advice, don't upgrade to v11.0.7

Maybe i'll wait till things are stable with the updates. Thanks for the heads us

missiles:


Very wrong indeed

You may be right but a few people complain about some stuff after update. Like battery now. I like battery well o. May not want to risk update if it may affect my battery.

GrandMufti:


How do we know the ROM version on your phone?

It's MIUI 11.0.3

madgoat:


Click and hold on the back button for about 2 seconds, ur fone will sleep.
Thats what i use on my Redmi 7.

Thanks i'll also try this

I have learnt a lot on this thread but I think there's one I'll like to apply to myself since I Don join the redmi gang. Here it goes: I WON'T UPDATE MY DEVICE FROM WHAT COMES OUT OF THE BOX. Seems to be the most stable version without much issues.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

Mark9854:

you will have to install Poco launcher for that... or you can add a lock widget on your home screen.

Thanks man. Don't wanna install launcher. So I've put the lock widget on my screen.

Good day guys. Please how do I use double tap to sleep on redmi 8a?
It only works when I'm on the LOCKSCREEN. I want to use it when I'm on the HOME SCREEN. I hope you understand this my question.