Emir BardakçıA critical issue has been found with the recent Redmi A3 system update causing devices to go to recovery mode and become unusable. Several owners have complained of their devices getting stuck on the Android recovery screen following the update through Wi-Fi connections and showing the alarming “Can’t load Android system” error message. The issue seems to be prevalent among Redmi A3 owners who just updated the firmware of their devices, and utmost caution should be observed to prevent data loss or having to perform a full factory reset until Xiaomi tackles the issue.
What’s Going On?
The buggy update, installed specifically through Wi-Fi networks, has been found to corrupt system files upon installation. This corruption does not allow the Android system to start properly and compels devices to enter recovery mode. When this happens, the user has two options:
- Factory reset (which removes all user data)
- Cancel (which frequently leaves the handset in an inoperable condition
This is a major risk of data loss for people who do not have their devices recently backed up. The problem appears present in all of the regions in which the Redmi A3 is sold but seems to be more frequent in some of the firmware versions.
Solution Available: V816.0.6.0.VGRMIXM Update
The positive aspect is that Xiaomi has acted swiftly in response to this problem. A solution has been rolled out today in the form of the update named V816.0.6.0.VGRMIXM that directly targets the issue of system corruption. Those who have earlier faced the problem of recovery mode can try installing this update via recovery mode options if available.
Precautions Recommended
Until it’s possible to safely install the fixed update version, we advise Redmi A3 users to take the following precautions:
- Delay all scheduled system updates
- Turn off automatic updates in system settings
- Avoid starting updates via Wi-Fi connections
- Save all essential files right away as a precaution
- When prompted for a system update, wait until ensuring it’s the updated one.
What To Do If Already Affected
If your Redmi A3 is stuck in recovery mode showing the “Can’t load Android system” message:
- Don’t choose “Factory data reset” until all other options have been utilized
- Attempt to restart in recovery mode once more and run system updates
Search for the specific update package named as V816.0.6.0 The concerned users can get the update fix from the MemeOS Enhancer application, which can be downloaded from the Play Store. The application has the facility for direct OTA updates, system application upgrades as well as for enabling exclusive Xiaomi features and revealing hidden functions of the phone.
