Redmi 8A DUAL: Frequently Asked Questions

Redmi 8A DUAL: Frequently Asked Questions:-

Hello Mi Fans,

Xiaomi recently launched the Desk Ka Dumdaar Smartphone Redmi 8A Dual, the successor to the Redmi 8A, in India. The newly-launched some power-packed features that will make you wow! Wondering what? 5000mAh High-capacity Battery, 15.8cm(6.22) High Definition Display, 13MP AI Primary Camera + 2MP Depth Sensor, Qualcomm® Snapdragon 439 chipsets, and more. Agreed that you will have few more questions before you get the device for yourself or your family. Here is the detailed Q&A so that you will not have to look out for answers anywhere else.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What are the dimensions of Redmi 8A Dual? 

A. 156.48 x 75.41 x 9.4mm.

Q. Does this phone supports Dual Sim VoLTE?

 A. Yes, it supports Dual Sim VoLTE HD calling.

Q. Does this phone support VoWiFi? 

A. Yes, it support VoWiFi.

Q. What is the battery capacity? 

A. The battery capacity of this device is 5000mAh (typ) high-capacity lithium-ion polymer with 18W Fast Charging.

Q. Is the battery removable? 

A. No, the battery is not removable.

Q. What's the battery life? 

A. Depends on usage pattern totally. With normal-Mid level usage, it can last 2 days at least.

Q. What about the fingerprint scanner on this device?

 A. No, Redmi 8A Dual does not have fingerprint scanner.

Q. Does Mi Remote work? 

A. No, Redmi 8A Dual does not have IR Blaster.

Q. What about the rear and front camera on this device?

 A. Redmi 8A Dual comes with a 13MP+2MP setup on the rear. Whereas the front camera is of 8 MP AI Selfie. The rear camera is capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps.

Q. Does it support Face-unlock? 

A. Yes, it has Face-unlock, you can unlock the phone with your face.

Q. Can I make video calls using Redmi 8A Dual?

 A. Yes, Redmi 8A Dual has an 8MP front camera which enables video calling.

Q. Does it supports Full-Screen Gesture? 

A. Yes, it support as it has no capacitive buttons.

Q. Which processor powers the Redmi 8A Dual and what is the GPU Version?

 A. Redmi 8A Dual is powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 439 Octa-core processor clock speed as high as 2.0 GHz with Adreno 505 GPU, up to 650 MHz.

Q. Does the Phone heats? 

A. No, it won't heat unless you use it. Logically phone gets warm according to Usage and surrounding (ambient) temperature. So it depends on where and how you use it.

Q. Will I get updates in the Future?

 A. Yes, you will get updates and possibly Android updates too (would be announced later).

Q. Does Redmi 8A Dual support Hindi? 

A. Yes, Redmi 8A Dual supports up to 13 India specific languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, etc.

Q. What is the screen size, screen resolution and pixel density of Redmi 8A Dual display?

 A. Redmi 8A dual has 6.22 HD+ full-screen Display i.e 1520*720 Display Resolution with ~270 PPI.

Q. Is it a dual SIM device? 

A. Yes, Redmi 8A Dual supports dual SIM.

Q. Can I play FM Radio on Redmi 8A Dual?

 A. Yes, Redmi 8A Dual features a wireless FM radio that allows you to listen to music without having to connect earphones.

Q. Which frequency bands do these SIM slots support?

 A. Each SIM slot comprises of 4G with the following band specification: GSM (B2/3/5/8) WCDMA (B1/2/5/8) LTE-FDD (B1/3/5/8) LTE-TDD (B40/41)

Q. What are the color options while buying this device? 

A. This device comes in Sky White, Sea Blue, Midnight Grey.

Q. Which items will the Redmi 8A Dual package contain? 

A. The Redmi 8A Dual package box contains Redmi 8A Dual, Power adapter, Micro USB cable, Warranty card, User guide, and SIM insertion tool.

Q. Is Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual waterproof or water resistant? 

A. Redmi 8A Dual is protected by P2i hydrophobic nano-coating which makes the device resistant to light splashes of liquid. However, it doesn't make the smartphone waterproof, but the coating will allow the handset to easily survive the accidental liquid spills.

Q. Does Redmi 8A Dual has a notification LED?

 A. Yes, it does have a notification light.

Q. Does Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual support dual cards dual standby? 

A. Yes, it does.

Q. What's the type of charging port on Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual? 

A. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual has a Type-C Charging Port.

Q. What about long reading sessions on this device?

 A. Redmi 8A Dual offers 'Read mode' feature which cuts off the blue light and protects your eyes during long reading sessions.

Q. Does the screen have Corning® Gorilla® Glass? 

A. Yes, it has a Corning Gorilla® Glass 5.

Q. Does Redmi 8A Dual support OTG? 

A. Yes, Redmi 8A Dual support OTG function. If you are trying to connect the pen drive please ensure that the file system is FAT 32.

Q. How many sensors are available on this device? 

A. The device is built with a Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, and Accelerometer.

Q. Does this device has NFC? 

A. No, Redmi 8A Dual doesn't support NFC.

Q. Which Bluetooth version is available on this device? 

A. It supports Bluetooth 4.2.

Q. What is the USSD code for hardware test to detect if there is some kind of hardware problem? 

A. The USSD code to test hardware related problem on Redmi 8A Dual: *#*#6484#*#*

Q. What is the RAM availability low on 1st boot? 

A. It's been used by a system app and apps which are running in the background.

Q. Does Redmi 8A Dual support Mi band 4? 

A. Yes, Redmi 8A Dual supports Mi band. In order to manage your Mi Band on Redmi 8A Dual, you need to download and install the Mi Fit app.

Q. What about IMEI no.? 

A. You can find the IMEI no. on your box. You can also find it by dialing *#06# in the dialing pad.

Q. Which MIUI and Android version does Redmi 8A provide out of the box? 

A. Redmi 8A Dual sport MIUI 11 along with Android v9.0 Pie which can be upgraded to higher version to update when available.

Q. How to connect Redmi 8A Dual to PC/Laptop?

 A. Redmi 8A Dual can be connected to a PC/Laptop using the micro USB cable.

Q. How to enable developer options and turn on USB-Debugging? 

A. Go to Settings About Phone - Tap on MIUI version repeatedly until a message pops up: Congratulations! You're a developer.

Q. Does Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual support external memory card? 

A. Yes, it does.

Q. What's the weight of Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual?

 A. Redmi 8A Dual is about 188g.

Q. What are the SAR values? 

A. SAR value: 1.6 W/kg

Q. Can I backup my DATA?

 A. MIUI has got its own Backup app. Steps to be followed: Settings Additional Settings - Backup & Reset - Local Backups - Backup [ Here you can select what you want to backup i.e. System, Apps, Accounts & Contacts]

Q. Is there any cloud storage available on this device? 

A. Yes, Mi Cloud is linked to your Mi account. Once you login to your Mi account, you will be asked to back up your data and even you can find your lost device using the Mi Cloud feature. You can access your cloud data remotely using

  https://i.mi.com/

Q. What to do if something goes wrong with my Redmi 8A Dual?

 A. You can post your queries on Mi Community forum and the moderators will attend to the same. If there is a physical damage/defect you can visit the nearest service center. The service center details are available on

http://www.mi.com/in/service/repair/

Q. What about Device Updates? 

A. For Updates, please refer to Update App on your Device.

Q. Will there an Android upgrade for Redmi 8A Dual? 

A. Yes! But when it's up to the developer team to decide.

Q. How can I adjust the duration of the screen lock/off automatically?

 A. In Settings - Lock Screen Password - Sleep, you can change the duration of Sleep

Q. My compass is not calibrated correctly. How to calibrate my compass app again?

 A. Go to Settings - Installed App, select Compass, and press Clear Data. Open the

compass App and calibrate again.

If you have more questions then let us know in the comments below.