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Which is the best phone for LineageOS 2017?

Nexus is dead, Pixel is nothing (just a Nexus with iPhone price) and Samsung is dead (Exynos/Knox/kernel source), so what is the best phone for LineageOS? I really don't like OnePlus anymore, because for the same price I get a S7 Edge with VR, warrenty and local support (Samsung service point). Car charger for 30 bucks, dash charger, dash cable... f... that!
For now I got a Mi Max Prime (64GB version) and a Mi5s Plus which is just like a 100$ phone compare to firmware support for a highend device (buggy firmware, no real updates, no Xiaomi support (flop)). Don't get me wrong, the hardware is genius (dualsim, 128GB, 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 821, 3800 mAh, QC and for under 400€ with import and shipping) but it feels like the first CM alpha builds from a S3 with Exynos :/
So I need to switch... I looking for a new powerful device with great ROM support, like OnePlus. The battery (SOT) is on the first position, after LineageOS support.
What you think? Switch to the old Nexus 6p, buy a OnePlus 3T (it is the last option for me) or maybe a other phone? A brand new S7 Edge I can get for 400 bucks, a Mi Note 2 for 550 but I really don't care anymore... good battery and official LineageOS is what I need for the future.
I hope you guys can help me.
Regards

Klanac89 said:
Nexus is dead, Pixel is nothing (just a Nexus with iPhone price) and Samsung is dead (Exynos/Knox/kernel source), so what is the best phone for LineageOS? I really don't like OnePlus anymore, because for the same price I get a S7 Edge with VR, warrenty and local support (Samsung service point). Car charger for 30 bucks, dash charger, dash cable... f... that!
For now I got a Mi Max Prime (64GB version) and a Mi5s Plus which is just like a 100$ phone compare to firmware support for a highend device (buggy firmware, no real updates, no Xiaomi support (flop)). Don't get me wrong, the hardware is genius (dualsim, 128GB, 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 821, 3800 mAh, QC and for under 400� with import and shipping) but it feels like the first CM alpha builds from a S3 with Exynos :/
So I need to switch... I looking for a new powerful device with great ROM support, like OnePlus. The battery (SOT) is on the first position, after LineageOS support.
What you think? Switch to the old Nexus 6p, buy a OnePlus 3T (it is the last option for me) or maybe a other phone? A brand new S7 Edge I can get for 400 bucks, a Mi Note 2 for 550 but I really don't care anymore... good battery and official LineageOS is what I need for the future.
I hope you guys can help me.
Regards
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right now i'm enjoying my Nexus 6p, but if you want something newer the OP3T is your best shot

That is pretty much how i feel with my old LG g3.

Last I checked the Nexus 7 from 2013 had community support well into 2016. So maybe we should all stop placating Google/Oracle in their resource gluttony & update rampaging....
My 2 cents.

What about the Asus Zenfone 3? So far that's the best hardware I've seen for the lowest price. The software is the only thing I don't like about them so much but so far it beats all the other overpriced iPhone comletitors
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broly10000 said:
What about the Asus Zenfone 3? So far that's the best hardware I've seen for the lowest price. The software is the only thing I don't like about them so much but so far it beats all the other overpriced iPhone comletitors
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But no LineageOS or CM, like the OP asked

hiimpig1 said:
But no LineageOS or CM, like the OP asked
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I'm no developer and don't plan to be, but, how does a phone enters development support for CM and now LeanegeOS?
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broly10000 said:
I'm no developer and don't plan to be, but, how does a phone enters development support for CM and now LeanegeOS?
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If a dev like this phone or using this phone now, he'll build it

Change your mi5s plus for mi5

Xiaomi...cheap and great
I am using redmi 2 for over a year now. Couldn't be happier with it

I already got the Mi5 and it was a beast with MIUI but the Mi5 get real firmware support. In 60 days we get 5 (stable) updates and anything works perfect but 5 inch is to small
Its a pain to unlock bootloader but it works...
When I look at the OnePlus 3T: Unlock bootloader in one min., TWRP already official, Kernel source released, based on Android 7.1 official and ROMs like LineageOS already works perfect, without official build.
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I use a note 3 Samsung with lineageOs and it works great! I wouldn't change it (ir, micro sd, battery that you can change, etc.)
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The best is redmi note 3 of course ,what else can it be !
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Zuk z1 , yureka , and one plus can be preffered as these phone officially ran on cm os ....
ALSO IN zuk z1 rooting and bootloader unlocking is covered under warranty
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I think Wileyfox will be a good choice in the near futur. Bootloader unlocking is the easiest I've ever done. They made good price, good quality product, official Cyanogenmod support (but it's over now). They don't make overpriced product like OnePlus or ****ty one like Xiaomi (7 days just to have a code to unlock the bootloader) and Xiaomi have brand new smartphone variant every week. Redmi note, redmi note prime, redmi Pro, redmi note pro.... Hard to follow.
I've bought a wileyfox Swift 2 at 189€ - 30€ = 159€ on the official website after broke my OnePlus 1 screen. I find it's better than my OP1 except for the photography and for the rom support.
I've got before a moto g (peregrine + falcon) ZTE open C, Fx0, oneplus 1, Redmi note 4 sold 2 weeks after receive it. And wileyfox is one one the best quality/price I've ever had just after the Fx0.

not the "best" only "best fit"

Hi,
why not the ZTE Axon 7 (snapdragon 820, >=4Gb RAM; back fingerprint, usb-c + QC, Amoled; good photograph) ?
david

I have now a Xiaomi MI4 but for sure a Zaxon 7 is a good choice

Xiaomi MI5S plus user here. LineAgeOS is working for my phone (unnoficial), but is great!
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I sell my mi5s plus, got the mi5s but main phone is the OnePlus 3T and it looks like I will never switch from OnePlus, because easy bootloader unlock and support for custom roms.

Is Honor 8 Pro a good upgrade from one plus 3?

Hello Guys,
I have a one plus 3 now and a iPhone 7 Plus 128gb. I was thinking on moving from one plus 3 ( I Never had any issues with it ).
One plus 3 is Running on AquariOS with ElementalX Kernel on 7.1.2.. The reasons I wanted to take honor 8 pro is
1. Bigger Battery .
2. Better Screen.
3. More Space.
4. Low price Compared to one plus 5.
5. Maybe a new experience..
Suggest me pleaseeee? Pro's and Con's and if there are any better alternatives at lower price. Please let me know....thank you

obivan_jr said:
Hello Guys,
I have a one plus 3 now and a iPhone 7 Plus 128gb. I was thinking on moving from one plus 3 ( I Never had any issues with it ).
One plus 3 is Running on AquariOS with ElementalX Kernel on 7.1.2.. The reasons I wanted to take honor 8 pro is
1. Bigger Battery .
2. Better Screen.
3. More Space.
4. Low price Compared to one plus 5.
5. Maybe a new experience..
Suggest me pleaseeee? Pro's and Con's and if there are any better alternatives at lower price. Please let me know....thank you
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The only con you'll face is EMUI (compared to Oneplus's OxygenOS), everything is better on honor 8 pro.
And about EMUI, don't worry, the devs are working on Cutsom ROMs, and soon they'll be fully stable.
As for better alternatives at lower prices, I guess there's honor 9

PalakMi said:
The only con you'll face is EMUI (compared to Oneplus's OxygenOS), everything is better on honor 8 pro.
And about EMUI, don't worry, the devs are working on Cutsom ROMs, and soon they'll be fully stable.
As for better alternatives at lower prices, I guess there's honor 9
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I am using emui for the first time and really loving it. It's not like MIUI which completely changes everything.
Sent from my Honor 8 pro using Tapatalk

K.khiladi said:
I am using emui for the first time and really loving it. It's not like MIUI which completely changes everything.
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Yeah, it's great ( on marshmallow it was a little bit ugly)

PalakMi said:
The only con you'll face is EMUI (compared to Oneplus's OxygenOS), everything is better on honor 8 pro.
And about EMUI, don't worry, the devs are working on Cutsom ROMs, and soon they'll be fully stable.
As for better alternatives at lower prices, I guess there's honor 9
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Thinking of ordering one .....thank u for the reply

K.khiladi said:
I am using emui for the first time and really loving it. It's not like MIUI which completely changes everything.
Sent from my Honor 8 pro using Tapatalk
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There is a lot of scope for custom roms as well..

obivan_jr said:
Thinking of ordering one .....thank u for the reply
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I hope you enjoy your new phone

MI 6 vs MI A1

Hello guys,
I need your honest opinion.
I need to get a new device. I only use blackberry old phone at this moment.
I am thinking of mi 6 or mi A1? Which one do you think is better?
I am thinking a1 for the price and stock android (what I love with oneplus before) but I like also to have snapdragon 835 and EIS for camera.
EIS also affect the quality of normal photos or videos only? I have shaky hands by the way.
Please advice.
Pricing:
mi a1 = 749 aed
mi 6= 1399 aed
Thanks guys

Mi 6 is better

Buy Mi 6 and install custom rom if you like stock.

cymn16 said:
Mi 6 is better
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NisseCool said:
Buy Mi 6 and install custom rom if you like stock.
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thanks guys

NisseCool said:
Buy Mi 6 and install custom rom if you like stock.
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Which custom ROM would you recommend? I couldn't find any with a battery performance and camera as good as the original one...

Mi 6 is flagship grade. A1 is midrange grade. The answer is very obvious.

imo
Brother! I have both the me A1 and the Mi 6 and the MI6 is so awesome and way better than the A1. Don't get me wrong, I like the A1 but the Mi 6 is so much faster and has many custom roms. If you look for the Mi A1 right now in the XDA forums there are no ROMs as of yet! The size of the Mi 6 is also much better than the size of the A1! I promise you brother!! You cannot go wrong with Mi 6!. It is an absolute pleasure to hold and to use!! And the dual firing speakers makes this a special beast! I personally love the MI6. I am selling my Mi A1

mi 6 is the best choice bro, good luck

Yep I had both the mi 6 was smaller in hand and snappier. Battery life similar on miui. Cam was also better
Mi6 my choice

I'd say if stock is more important to you and you dont mind weaker hardware - Mi A1.
You can install custom rom on mi6, but there will be bugs.
When my nexus died, I needed a replacement phone quick and A1 was not available. Having played with mi6 for a few month now, I'd probably bought A1 if I had a choice... or OnePlus5

elhana said:
I'd say if stock is more important to you and you dont mind weaker hardware - Mi A1.
You can install custom rom on mi6, but there will be bugs.
When my nexus died, I needed a replacement phone quick and A1 was not available. Having played with mi6 for a few month now, I'd probably bought A1 if I had a choice... or OnePlus5
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Why don't you try LOS or AOSPA rom?

ermacwins said:
Why don't you try LOS or AOSPA rom?
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Basically two reasons:
I used custom aosp rom on nexus 4 when official support ended and while it works, you need to jump through some hoops to get everything working and wipe the phone (cba).
There is no Oreo roms. Updates will be late at least and most likely there will be bugs.
I know I should just get a pixel, but google has some issues with displays it seems.

elhana said:
Basically two reasons:
I used custom aosp rom on nexus 4 when official support ended and while it works, you need to jump through some hoops to get everything working and wipe the phone (cba).
There is no Oreo roms. Updates will be late at least and most likely there will be bugs.
I know I should just get a pixel, but google has some issues with displays it seems.
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Regular sized pixel 2 display is fine. Just the XL if seems.
So don't let it put you off.
Gf has it and is very happy and it is a little bit better than my mi 6 for software updates etc.
Performance is barely better like scrolling in chrome looks nice but google on Google will always be better with their optimizations.
If you need a performance device get one with the SD 835 its an amazing chip.
Blazing fast and no heat even on custom ROMs on Mi 6

xabivaz said:
Which custom ROM would you recommend? I couldn't find any with a battery performance and camera as good as the original one...
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RR with custom (Hasty) kernel. Perfect SoT and perfomance.:good:

Questions about Mi Mix2

Hi Guys,
I own a redmi note 3 pro. It's an awesome mid range device but now I want to switch to a flagship device .
I am from India and I have two options Mi Mix2 or One plus 5T (64 GB variant)
I have read a lot of criticism of Mi mix2 camera as it lacks dual camera an not good (Portrait mode is missing) but I want to own a 128 GB device in this budget. (One plus 128gb variant) costs 5K INR more.
I like design of Mi mix as well.
Please help me decide between these two

gulshanstrider said:
Hi Guys,
I own a redmi note 3 pro. It's an awesome mid range device but now I want to switch to a flagship device .
I am from India and I have two options Mi Mix2 or One plus 5T (64 GB variant)
I have read a lot of criticism of Mi mix2 camera as it lacks dual camera an not good (Portrait mode is missing) but I want to own a 128 GB device in this budget. (One plus 128gb variant) costs 5K INR more.
I like design of Mi mix as well.
Please help me decide between these two
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I upgraded from the Note 3 Pro to the Mix2 and I don't regret it. If the camera is important to you just install the GoogleCam from the Pixel and you should be satisfied. I understand it improves the camera dramatically.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-2/how-to/modded-google-cam-mix-2-t3685061

gulshanstrider said:
Hi Guys,
I own a redmi note 3 pro. It's an awesome mid range device but now I want to switch to a flagship device .
I am from India and I have two options Mi Mix2 or One plus 5T (64 GB variant)
I have read a lot of criticism of Mi mix2 camera as it lacks dual camera an not good (Portrait mode is missing) but I want to own a 128 GB device in this budget. (One plus 128gb variant) costs 5K INR more.
I like design of Mi mix as well.
Please help me decide between these two
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Wait for new MiMix 2s and Oneplus 6
***TAPATALKING***

gulshanstrider said:
Hi Guys,
I own a redmi note 3 pro. It's an awesome mid range device but now I want to switch to a flagship device .
I am from India and I have two options Mi Mix2 or One plus 5T (64 GB variant)
I have read a lot of criticism of Mi mix2 camera as it lacks dual camera an not good (Portrait mode is missing) but I want to own a 128 GB device in this budget. (One plus 128gb variant) costs 5K INR more.
I like design of Mi mix as well.
Please help me decide between these two
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Camera isn't anything special and at the price point it's sold at you can't expect a great camera.
If it wasn't for the large display I'd go with the one plus

stani2103 said:
Wait for new MiMix 2s and Oneplus 6
***TAPATALKING***
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If you want an ugly notch intruding on your screen then get the Oneplus 6. The Mix2s is certainly an option but it'll be initially more expensive than the Mix2.
Mackay53 said:
Camera isn't anything special and at the price point it's sold at you can't expect a great camera.
If it wasn't for the large display I'd go with the one plus
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The 5T is a good phone but basically discontinued and without a custom rom it will never be updated again.

Andoid One 10 discussion thread.

Last generation Android Pie was launched on August 8 and around November 27 the Mi A2 Lite received the Pie update. This year, Android 3 is rumored to launch on September 3 and would probably come to Mi A2 Lite in the following months.
Will you upgrade the day it launches or will you wait a while longer before updating?
In this thread we will discuss news, bugs and solutions for the new upcoming Android 10 update.
Update:
Android 10 was finally launched and updates for Pixel devices started rolling out. Also, Xiaomi is not far behind releasing day one update for the Xiaomi K20 Pro (MIUI//China//India).
Since MIUI is a heavy skinned Android version we can't be sure yet about any bugs in Android 10 for the Android One program. Stay tuned.
Bugs:
No information yet.
Features:
Live Caption - Live Caption automatically captions videos, podcasts, and audio messages—even stuff you record yourself.
Live Transcribe - Real-time transcriptions for the world around you.
Sound Amplifier - Filter out background noise and amplify sound according to frequencies personalized to your hearing.
HEIF Imaging
Dynamic depth
Monochrome camera support
Adaptive Battery improvements
Google Play system updates
Gesture navigation
Contaminant detection
Dark theme
Dynamic System Updates
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Update roadmap:
Source: Xiaomi Product Manager.
Phase 1 (mid-October)
Mi 9
Mi 9 Explorer
Mi 9 SE
Mi Mix 3
Mi Mix 2S
Mi 8
Mi 8 Youth
Mi 8 Explorer Edition
Mi 8 In-display Fingerprint Edition
Mi 8 SE
Mi Max 3
Redmi K20 Pro
Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition
Redmi K20
Redmi Note 7
Redmi Note 7 Pro
Redmi 7
Phase 2 (late October)
Mi 9 Pro 5G
Mi CC 9
Mi CC 9 Meitu Custom Edition
Mi CC 9e
Mi MIX 2
Mi Note3
Mi 6
Mi 6X
Redmi 7A
Redmi 6 Pro
Redmi Note 5
Redmi 6A
Redmi 6
Redmi S2
Phase 3 (early November)
Mi Mix
Mi 5s
Mi 5s Plus
Mi 5X
Mi 5C
Mi Note2
Mi Play
Mi Max 2
Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi 5 Plus
Redmi 5
Redmi 5A
Redmi 4X
Redmi Note 5A
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With this phone, I think I've been in the lucky part of users (never had big bug or blocking issue all along updates)
But I will definitely do the same as for Android 9 :
Wait at least one or two weeks, and use this time for browsing forums likes XDA before taking a decision...
And I agree with you, system wide dark mode seems to be the more interesting feature (with native screen recording)

As i love Always to test new
I'll install the new os when it release

I will since I'm hoping they fix a bug in which the bluetooth and the wi-fi can't work together because wi-fi slows.

rickrickrich said:
I will since I'm hoping they fix a bug in which the bluetooth and the wi-fi can't work together because wi-fi slows.
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I never experienced that bug in Android Pie. I always keep both on since Bluetooth connects to my smartwatch and car and I never bother turning off wi-fi. Wi-Fi works normal at decent speeds.
Mi A2 Lite 4/64 model.

Any idea if enabled Camera2 API will survive the update to Android 10?
How about the prior update from Oreo to Pie with enabled Camera2 API? Does it still work afterwards?

I strongly hope they fixed all those Bluetooth issues

Has anybody installed the GSI?

This image was found on a subreddit for Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. This seems like good news since it was posted about 8 days ago.
Maybe we should expect Android 10 in the October update.
This messages are from Xiaomi support Great Britain.

please do not share information without verifying that it is correct
TheoXSD said:
This image was found on a subreddit for Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. This seems like good news since it was posted about 8 days ago.
Maybe we should expect Android 10 in the October update.
This messages are from Xiaomi support Great Britain.
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Pls see the image

Since android one is made by google i guess xioami devs need 2 weeks to disable camera2api support.

Fast Eagle said:
Pls see the image
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haha yes, thats me in the middle comment (kronaa, my reddit acc
anyway, any news we heard so far is pure speculation.
except the fact that we know we will get it for sure, theres no really telling when yet

loop4444 said:
haha yes, thats me in the middle comment (kronaa, my reddit acc
anyway, any news we heard so far is pure speculation.
except the fact that we know we will get it for sure, theres no really telling when yet
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Maybe first we'll see some betas , at least 3 months I think , we'll see only custom or GSI versions until then

Here's an update:
https://piunikaweb.com/2019/09/30/m...rollout-begins-next-week-says-xiaomi-support/
Apparently, it's rolling out next week!

Omg great news!! thank you xiaomi!!

saggel said:
Here's an update:
https://piunikaweb.com/2019/09/30/m...rollout-begins-next-week-says-xiaomi-support/
Apparently, it's rolling out next week!
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It's quoting the same debunked source mentioned a couple posts above. So hold your horses, it won't come next week.

guys are you seriously gonna belive guys at customer support? jesus.. how many times do i have to say this - THEY DONT KNOW. not. a. clue. they say this to put you off, they dont have the exact information. just chill and wait or install GSI it works well enough

loop4444 said:
guys are you seriously gonna belive guys at customer support? jesus.. how many times do i have to say this - THEY DONT KNOW. not. a. clue. they say this to put you off, they dont have the exact information. just chill and wait or install GSI it works well enough
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That's just like... uhm, your opinion. This is a discussion thread and ... guess what, people discuss.
The K20 Pro received the Android One 10 update on September 24. The K20 runs on Android One unlike the 9T which runs on MIUI.
This means that the Android One 10 is now ready, it just needs to be tweaked for every supported Android One device. As we see until now, the Mi A2 will get it first, about 1-2 weeks prior to the Mi A2 Lite. That's what we have to check out, the global version of Mi A2 official forums.
For example the screen rotation glitch was knows 2 weeks prior from we getting it on our Lites. When we got our update, surprise, the screen rotation glitch... And it took them 1 more increment to fix that problem for both devices.

saggel said:
Here's an update:
Apparently, it's rolling out next week!
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And where is the beta program? It has not started yet. An update without it is unlikely.
On the global MIUI forum (also from customer support) there was information that Android 10 will appear for us in November. If the beta program starts in October, it will be likely.
It should be remembered that MI A3 will have a priority in update, and the beta program did not start for this model.

Nico100g said:
And where is the beta program? It has not started yet. An update without it is unlikely.
On the global MIUI forum (also from customer support) there was information that Android 10 will appear for us in November. If the beta program starts in October, it will be likely.
It should be remembered that MI A3 will have a priority in update, and the beta program did not start for this model.
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Android 10 had a Google beta program, not OEM beta program. Xiaomi was in the program from the beginning. The Android 10 Beta Program ended in August with Beta 6.