Xiaomi banned in the U.S?

[Madd62]

I'll get back with a reply, though I can't really advise about ROM's.
Perhaps ignore what I said about Xiaomi updates in Brazil as I should think if you have the Global version as opposed to Chinese or Indian and you are connected to the Internet you should get all the updates Xiaomi push out I'm sure.

Can you download the Mi app and / or the Poco app from the Play Store.

On the Mi app the daily deals changes usually on a Sunday with a list for the week. They also have more extensive period promotions of many devices such as the Spring promotion which just ended.

Here are some links I found regarding update policies.

The Redmi Note 11 is an OK phone in the low midrange sector with a nice Amoled screen and a reasonable 4G only SD680 chipset. I don't know if you have access to all their models though. The Poco X4 Pro 5G, and the run out F3 I keep mentioning are even better, or I would stretch to a Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G if it's reasonable.

I'll finish this when I can ....

https://xiaomiui.net/update-support...have been some changes,get 2-3 Android update.

https://xiaomiui.net/how-many-years-of-software-support-do-xiaomi-smartphones-get-11225/

https://www.mi.com/global/service/support/security-update.html

 

[ClarityEyes2149]

Thank you again Madd62 for the help!

Apparently, Xiaomi will offer two Android updates (Android 12 and 13) and three years of security patches for the Redmi Note 11 (4G) according to the suggested articles.

The problem though is the only official statement regarding software support by Xiaomi is to be found on their website, but they are not precise on the terminology either:

Product Support Policy Overview

We do our best to provide continuous security updates for our smartphones, covering the brands of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO. The security updates generally include the latest security patches, security vulnerability fixes, and other security improvements. Typically, we will maintain the security updates for at least 2 years after the first shipment of a certain device model.

We regularly publish and update the end-of-support (EOS) product list below to help you check whether your smartphone can receive security updates.

*We may support the security updates for 3 years or longer for some models, which are subject to actual conditions. If a very serious security vulnerability is discovered, we may also provide the necessary security fixes to you, even if your device is no longer supported.

https://trust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phone?tab=policy

If anybody knows for how long Samsung will maintain software support for smartphone model M32 (4G), that'd be much appreciated too.

 

[Madd62]

I personally didn't find anything related to the M series update promises yesterday,, even though they're sold here. But I found these sites today, though you should have some salt handy.
Possibly it will come under the 2021 Samsung updates guarantee like the A series, but M's weren't on the supplied device lists I found yesterday.

https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news...one-ui-3-1-june-security-patch-galaxy-2482019

https://www.androidupdatetracker.com/p/samsung-galaxy-m32-5g

Regarding my knowledge of security and OS updates - well I keep a Moto E6 Plus (Sept '19 - budget series) for a second number and that's on Android 9 and finished with 1 August 2021 as the last Security patch.
I have much all the same apps on it, but it doesn't have NFC / Google Pay facility and I use my Poco for day to day stuff. The Google Play System app is up to date.

My 4th phone !!! is a Nokia 7 Plus (April 2018 release), which was my only phone, where I also keep everything up to date but it finished on Android 10 and was about 12 months out of Security updates until last week where it suddenly updated to April 2022.

I can't advise on what risks there may be with old security patches. I think most people say it's not a concern but you may want to raise this on a new thread / question if no one comes back here.

There's no security worry afaik with older Android versions, just the device eventually starts to get limited in what apps it can support - or what versions app developers support ; plus you start to lose out on the latest and greatest software magic that we're enticed with.

Better someone more knowledgeable gives a reply.

I missed some other questions you had and I may get back to them.

 

[Madd62]

I also think I undersold the Redmi Note 11. It should be really good with a great screen and benchmark scores that are only beaten by my best Poco F2 phone. Some reviewers play down the chipset but only in comparison with higher end devices.
I have phones that cover both ends of the spectrum (some will disagree) and my underpowered Moto has a lot of usability and things I like. .

If you were to buy a Xiaomi I would expect at least two OS updates from release and 3 years of security from release date, but you may need patience after the first year to 18 months. My two Xiaomi were released a month apart 2 years ago and should continue to be updated at least quarterly.

Also the late 2021 Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a cracking buy at the moment as it was just replaced by the not so good A53 and you won't have to worry for 4 years ish.
(From £399 down to around 260 here)

 

[Madd62]

https://www.nextpit.com/how-many-android-updates-manufactures-offer

 

[ClarityEyes2149]

I can't advise on what risks there may be with old security patches. I think most people say it's not a concern but you may want to raise this on a new thread / question if no one comes back here.

There's no security worry afaik with older Android versions, just the device eventually starts to get limited in what apps it can support - or what versions app developers support ; plus you start to lose out on the latest and greatest software magic that we're enticed with.

Thank you very much again for the replies Madd62.

I may open a new thread regarding the security aspects of Android later if necessary, and why Android devices have such limited software support. For example, x86-64 desktop computers don't need "security patches" compared to ARM devices AFAIK. And if that's true, then why would Android smartphones need them? Generally I buy smartphones like I buy computers: they have to last at least 5 years so the hardware should be the limiting factor (or in other terms, acceptable speed). When a desktop computer gets slow, I just look for a different operating system and that's it. Why can't that be the case for smartphones as well? Something may be wrong with the smartphone industry.

Now back to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, I'm not a hardware specialist when it comes to ARM processors, but I hear good about the Snapdragon 680 SoC as well, not the best of opinions but I'm relying on the fact it's made on 6nm litography which is on pair with most high-end SoC produced today. It's probably the best budget-to-intermediary option at least in Brazil. The problem now is I just found out no retailer here is offering more than 3 months warranty, which means all of the offerings are by importation, and I really need the full time warranty for this type of product (concerns about the battery life).

So I'm still looking for a new smartphone model to buy, but in the meantime thank you very much for the contributions!