I think it is good to move and store in google music.you can access it on all devices.you do not
have to spend too much on sd card.And you can store FLAC songs instead for mp3.This is 2017,
do not think people still listen to MP3 anymore(my personal view)

True. It has its advantages. But then it requires data to stream music. Luckily I dont listen to music often from my phone.
But Malaysia is not entitled for music subscription on Google Music yet right?

has anyone tried using Spotify on A1 and use Google Assistant to open playlist?
Saw MKBHD use Google Assistant on Pixel to play his playlist from spotify.
Or is it because he linked his Spotify to Google Music?

This post has been edited by technosakai: Oct 11 2017, 12:44 PM

You can use wifi if data usage is a concern.
you do not have to listen directly from the phone if sound quality is an issue.
Many options-
use Bluetooth speaker or
Chromecast Audio attached to any old speakers

I did not renew my Spotify Premium account.Sorry, can't test.
Because I used Google Play Music for playback from
either Mi A1 or Google Home using Google Assistant.
The voice command for both devices is the same.Example "Play Adele from my playlist".
Works perfectly.

Actually, we can store all music in the micro SD card or internal eMMC storage.

In Google Play Music, just create a new Playlist and link the musics to this new Playlist.

I've also triggered the "OK Google" voice command to launch the Google Play Music and play the desired playlist accordingly. See image below for "Shortcut" command in Google Assistant settings:



This way, we can have unlimited playlist and give voice command to play whichever playlist(s) we want OFFLINE without worrying data/broadband connection...

GPM is actually very powerful and handy if we know how to tinker with it...we can "link" Google Assistant to connect with our Spotify account if we wish, as shown below:



Another tips for GPM, see YouTube below:

so no need to stream?


This is a very good tip and info. Thanks bro!

"OK Google" voice command is very handy and powerful...start using it now and you'll be glad to have stock Pixel-like device ...



Unfortunately, for MiA1, Google Voice command can't wake up from standby or deep sleep mode. So, still need to have the phone wake-up manually. This is where Pixel is better than Android One.

This post has been edited by azhar75: Oct 11 2017, 01:53 PM

Other than pixel & motorola, what other (cheaper) phones that can wake up for google voice command on standby?

i used to use that magnetic thingy on my mi4
no issues with moisture entering or short circuiting the phone
cause if play pogo, can get overheated, so putting there helps cool it down

i ask one of the phone shop fellas, they told me there is a risk of spoiling the phone battery since the magnetic charge is there. idk true or not. maybe someone with better experience can comment on it

now change to mi a1 phone, i use the hook/ring type instead of magnet type at the back of the phone

We can root the device and cook Pixel ROM....

Just bought an unit From qoo10

wish can get it two days later

But would affect the battery life greatly?
Since it will always be on standby for voice command

It will but those pro-cook in XDA should be able to iron it out... with the help of 10nm SoC (7nm in the making...) and neural engine tech in the SoC (I'm looking at you, Kirin 970), the efficiency will be boosted....

Pink is in the house Not mine...

Under MI affordable phones, we can always change newer models. If next year they launch Mi A2, just change to that model and sell this one! We won't rugi a lot one compared to those who fork out thousands on a smartphone device.

Guide or links to unlock bootloader & root .
Btw can install TWRP ?

Head over to Xiaomi Mi A1 xda and get the AIO tool v2. Follow the instruction. TWRP is still in developement, I dont recommend flashing it.

Just for sharing purpose.
Ignore this if you do not need it.
Just got this for the Mi A1 yesterday.
All the Pixel 2-style features.
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how did you do that?

wow.. where to get the pink one ? is it already official ?

You use third party launcher?