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MIUI 9 on Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Android One

Hi, please help me. Is there any chance to install MIUI 9 ROM on Mi A2 Lite? I can't find the official ROM for that phone. I found only Android One version ROM pack. I wanna buy this phone, I really like the design ect. but I don't like this whole Android One idea (I don't care about earlier updates), I don't like the interface, the icons. I prefer MIUI system overlay. Where can I find it?

Buy a MIUI device. There are plenty of them.

tora117 said:
Hi, please help me. Is there any chance to install MIUI 9 ROM on Mi A2 Lite? I can't find the official ROM for that phone. I found only Android One version ROM pack. I wanna buy this phone, I really like the design ect. but I don't like this whole Android One idea (I don't care about earlier updates), I don't like the interface, the icons. I prefer MIUI system overlay. Where can I find it?
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It is called Redmi 6 Pro, it's the Mi A2 Lite with MIUI (but without LTE 800 MHz frequency).

I know but that's not the answer, besides I have Redmi Note 4 already and I want A2 Lite not different model.
BubuXP said:
It is called Redmi 6 Pro, it's the Mi A2 Lite with MIUI (but without LTE 800 MHz frequency).
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Thank you, I'll check it out.

what about this?
I think this is MIUI ROM for MiA2 Lite
http://en.miui.com/download-354.html

triosakti said:
what about this?
I think this is MIUI ROM for MiA2 Lite
http://en.miui.com/download-354.html
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You thought wrong. That's the normal ROM with Android One.

BubuXP said:
It is called Redmi 6 Pro, it's the Mi A2 Lite with MIUI (but without LTE 800 MHz frequency).
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useless the for large amount of people so thats not a solution to the posters question

I'm not sure why anyone would prefer a MIUI device over Android one, but seems to be that by making two versions Xiaomi is giving us plenty of options.. (not to mention adding more devices to their already convoluted line up). Depending on the 4G coverage with your provider/country not having band 20 might not even be a big deal.

Not every country has Redmi 6 Pro available...
since it's only for China Region (CMIIW)
and Mi A2 Lite is "more Global" with vanilla OS
me too want a MIUI OS over Mi A2 Lite due to MIUI's feature (such as, hide notch, hide nav-bar and using full swipe gesture, etc..)
any idea to flash MIUI over MiA2 Lite?
or can we just flash Redmi 6 Pro's ROM over MiA2 Lite device? is it compatible (it should be, due to the same hardware spec, CMIIW again)

It is not possible to flash Redmi 6 Pro (sakura) ROM on Mi A2 Lite (daisy).
A slight chance to do so could be by flashing it in EDL mode, but even if I get EDL permission from Xiaomi, I won't take that risk.
The only safe way is to wait some developer that ports sakura ROM to daisy. It could be even easier if a MIUI treble ROM exists (I don't know if it exists, as I dislike MIUI).

What is this?
http://en.miui.com/getrom-354.html?m=yes&mobile=2

pogano_celjade said:
What is this?
http://en.miui.com/getrom-354.html?m=yes&mobile=2
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77319394&postcount=6

BubuXP said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77319394&postcount=6
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Version: V9.6.4.0.ODLMIFF is version of MIUI

pogano_celjade said:
Version: V9.6.4.0.ODLMIFF is version of MIUI
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No, it's the general Xiaomi versioning system, and it is used in all their phones, those with MIUI and those with AndroidOne.
And that's an AndroidOne ROM, because it's installed it in my phone right now and I can't see any MIUI.

BubuXP said:
No, it's the general Xiaomi versioning system, and it is used in all their phones, those with MIUI and those with AndroidOne.
And that's an AndroidOne ROM, because it's installed it in my phone right now and I can't see any MIUI.
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Then we are doomed. Android One is not for everyone, does not have many options compared with MIUI.

I own both a chinese import redmi 6 pro and a mi a2 lite from a local supplier.
I am sure the A2 lite will become more interesting than the 6 pro as soon as some devs are taking care of it by providing custom roms.
But for the moment the miui 10 dev roms from miglobe and co. offer a much better experience on the 6 pro device than the android one on the mi a2 lite builds.
I don't care a lot for the missing band support as I owned the redmi 4 pro before and never experienced receptions or speed problems.
i am looking forward to see some nice custom roms for the a2 lite.
Regards,
Dom

Any one got an idea about it?

The redmi 6 pro is a treble device too, that means, normally you should be able to extract system.img and flash it via fastboot.
In that case it doesn´t matter wheather the partition scheme is different!
You could give it a try. If it´s not working, you can flash back stock system via miflash (select flash and keep data)

Do we have brave ones to try? ?

pogano_celjade said:
Do we have brave ones to try?
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I tried to do as it is written here https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/miui-10-install-guide-t3844729, but in our firmware did not find similar files to replace * abl.elf
* prog_emmc_firehose_Sdm660_ddr.elf
* prog_emmc_firehose_Sdm660_lite.elf
mi flash the error, then I replaced prog_emmc_firehose_8953_ddr.mbn and the download ok, but after installation I caught the bootlap, and returned to the stock through the test point. if anyone can figure out what files need to be replaced in firmware 6 pro, then it is possible to run miui.
Sorry for my English

Android One Images/Redmi 6 Pro ROM support

I have two questions :
- I didn't find the stock Android One images for this device anywhere. Where can I find them?
- I've read that the Redmi 6 Pro supports Quick charge, but not the Mi A2 Lite, so I guess the difference is in the Kernel? Can I flash the Redmi 6 Pro stock ROM in this device ?

GDFI said:
I have two questions :
- I didn't find the stock Android One images for this device anywhere. Where can I find them?
- I've read that the Redmi 6 Pro supports Quick charge, but not the Mi A2 Lite, so I guess the difference is in the Kernel? Can I flash the Redmi 6 Pro stock ROM in this device ?
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Firmware you can find here: http://en.miui.com/getrom.php?r=354&m=yes&app=false
This Firnware is not compatible with Redmi 6 Pro!

This is the MIUI 10 ROM, but where to find the Android One stock ROM ?
Also from what I understand the Mi A2 Lite and thé Redmi 6 Pro are the same but with different partitions. So if flashing it throught MiFlash repartitionates it, why can't it be compatible ?

GDFI said:
This is the MIUI 10 ROM, but where to find the Android One stock ROM ?
Also from what I understand the Mi A2 Lite and thé Redmi 6 Pro are the same but with different partitions. So if flashing it throught MiFlash repartitionates it, why can't it be compatible ?
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It's Android Oreo ROM, Android one version.

[Port][Daisy] Miui 10 for A2-Lite

Hello a2-lite users,
I found someone ported miui rom from (6X) to A2 by replace files betwen devices software HERE.
So, I think we can do same thing to port miui from (Redmi 6 pro) to our global version because these same devices with different versions.
We cant wait any more,
I need some support only cuz I'm not developer.
Thanks!

Reserved

Please port MIUI 10 rom to Mi A2 Lite.
Sent from my Mi A2 Lite

Nurullah55 said:
Please port MIUI 10 rom to Mi A2 Lite.
Sent from my Mi A2 Lite
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It's not esay, But possible.
So, Be patient and follow us.

So interested

I also wish to have miui on my device (MI A2 LITE)

Interested

interested

prog_emmc_firehose_8953_ddr.mbn
(copy this file from stock image to miui 9)
do the same thing in the a2 forum but change this files and test please...
also get the miui 9 fastboot for redmi 6 pro here https://en.miui.com/thread-2996599-1-1.html

Anyone Succeeded To Port MIUI Rom In A2 Lite ?

Anyone? I wish to have miui on my Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite! Please!

If any developer wants to convert the MIUI rom it will be done, XDA is no place to demand stuff and/or for begging.

im so excited for miui 10 on a2 lite
HaN5aR said:
It's not esay, But possible.
So, Be patient and follow us.
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Im so excited for miui 10 on a2 lite, cant wait!!

thezenfone3guy said:
prog_emmc_firehose_8953_ddr.mbn
(copy this file from stock image to miui 9)
do the same thing in the a2 forum but change this files and test please...
also get the miui 9 fastboot for redmi 6 pro here https://en.miui.com/thread-2996599-1-1.html
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Does thiw method work, im a bit afraid to do this. But did you test it?

peoeope said:
Does thiw method work, im a bit afraid to do this. But did you test it?
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This options works but your phone stay in bootloop and locked bootloader as xioami redmi 6 pro

oh ok
szymus999 said:
This options works but your phone stay in bootloop and locked bootloader as xioami redmi 6 pro
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Oh, okay, thanks, im not trying that then

szymus999 said:
This options works but your phone stay in bootloop and locked bootloader as xioami redmi 6 pro
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Can you then apply for bootloader unlock at mi forums as if it was always a redmi 6 pro? Or use miflash version that bypass mi account?

szymus999 said:
This options works but your phone stay in bootloop and locked bootloader as xioami redmi 6 pro
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Thanks for the feedback on the method. Could you also share with us on this thread when/if you find a way to put MIUI on Mi a2 lite?

Hello readers,
i've bought an A2 lite for testing purposes and was also interested in modding the device - rund MIUI on it would be fantastic.
After reading some posts here and in the Mi A2 thread i thought i was ready to try the transformation
Unlocked the A2 lite, prepared the fastboot images.
I tried it with older Android 8.1 images dated July 2018 because they had the same Version state V9.4.x.x and to avoid a brick because of the later introduced Anti-Rollback function.
Sadly the partition information & structure of the Mi A2 and the Mi A2 lite differs in some very important parts (partition scheme & image file type).
There is missing at least one corresponding image file/partition on the A2 lite compared to the A2.
Tried to get to know if there is any possible alternate image to choose but was not successful.
Flashing failed everytime therefore i tried to go the way vice versa
Took the flash files from the Redmi 6 Pro and the ddr & bootloader files from Mi A2 lite.
Changed the checksums and flashed that bundle.
Flashing SEEMED to be successful desvice rebooted and BECAME A WONDERFUL BRICK on my desk.
Conclusion: Kids don't try this at home!
It was not possible to tun the device on again!
... have not tried to open the device and go to EDL-Mode because of the fact that there was no life sign from device at all.
I'll try some other methods within the next weeks with a new unit arrived a couple of days ago but we may have to accept that an conversion is not possible.

raupe said:
Hello readers,
i've bought an A2 lite for testing purposes and was also interested in modding the device - rund MIUI on it would be fantastic.
After reading some posts here and in the Mi A2 thread i thought i was ready to try the transformation
Unlocked the A2 lite, prepared the fastboot images.
I tried it with older Android 8.1 images dated July 2018 because they had the same Version state V9.4.x.x and to avoid a brick because of the later introduced Anti-Rollback function.
Sadly the partition information & structure of the Mi A2 and the Mi A2 lite differs in some very important parts (partition scheme & image file type).
There is missing at least one corresponding image file/partition on the A2 lite compared to the A2.
Tried to get to know if there is any possible alternate image to choose but was not successful.
Flashing failed everytime therefore i tried to go the way vice versa
Took the flash files from the Redmi 6 Pro and the ddr & bootloader files from Mi A2 lite.
Changed the checksums and flashed that bundle.
Flashing SEEMED to be successful desvice rebooted and BECAME A WONDERFUL BRICK on my desk.
Conclusion: Kids don't try this at home!
It was not possible to tun the device on again!
... have not tried to open the device and go to EDL-Mode because of the fact that there was no life sign from device at all.
I'll try some other methods within the next weeks with a new unit arrived a couple of days ago but we may have to accept that an conversion is not possible.
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Please let us know.
Thank you! :good:

Is Redmi 6 Pro and A2 Lite the same? And is it possible to replace/delete MIUI?

Wondering about it. I'm thinking of buying one (whichever is cheaper at my place).
Also wondering if it is possible to replace/delete MIUI (im not sure what it is, been thinking it is OS so replacing it with Android One or any custom rom honestly)
Never had a Xiaomi product, so I'm at a lost.

If you prefer a clean vanilla Android experience go with the A2 Lite, if you prefer a heavy customized UI filled with "bloatware" go for the Redmi 6 Pro.
Even though both devices share the "same" hardware, they aren't OS flash compatible.
At the moment, we only have GSI roms when it comes to custom roms, but some people are working on a Lineage port.
Can't speak for the Redmi 6 Pro, better check its forum before buying one of the devices.

There are some differences between both devices. For example there is the different SoC (Snapdragon 636 for Note 6 Pro and the Snapdragon 625 for the Mi A2 Lite). Furthermore the software isn't compatible, if it would, we would have a nice MIUI-Rom for the Mi A2 Lite
But I think that you can replace the MIUI-Stock-Rom of the Redmi Note 6 Pro with another Custom Rom or GSI. This should work and as far as I know there are some Roms :good:

00norman00 said:
There are some differences between both devices. For example there is the different SoC (Snapdragon 636 for Note 6 Pro and the Snapdragon 625 for the Mi A2 Lite). Furthermore the software isn't compatible, if it would, we would have a nice MIUI-Rom for the Mi A2 Lite
But I think that you can replace the MIUI-Stock-Rom of the Redmi Note 6 Pro with another Custom Rom or GSI. This should work and as far as I know there are some Roms :good:
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He didn't asked about Redmi 6 *Note* Pro. 6 Pro and A2 Lite use the same hardware.
Edit: The main differences between the 6 Pro and the A2 Lite are the partition scheme and the OS which is used. The 6 Pro has oldschool A type partition scheme, A2 lite uses A/B partition scheme for seamless OS updates and therefore you can't crossflash their stock roms 1:1.

thorin0815 said:
He didn't asked about Redmi 6 *Note* Pro. 6 Pro and A2 Lite use the same hardware.
Edit: The main difference between the 6 Pro and the A2 Lite is the partition scheme which is used. The 6 Pro has oldschool A type partition scheme, A2 lite uses A/B partition scheme for seamless OS updates and therefore you can't crossflash their stock roms 1:1.
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Oops sorry!

thorin0815 said:
If you prefer a clean vanilla Android experience go with the A2 Lite, if you prefer a heavy customized UI filled with "bloatware" go for the Redmi 6 Pro.
Even though both devices share the "same" hardware, they aren't OS flash compatible.
At the moment, we only have GSI roms when it comes to custom roms, but some people are working on a Lineage port.
Can't speak for the Redmi 6 Pro, better check its forum before buying one of the devices.
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Cleaner? o.o
I forgot to mention I was thinking about Redmi 5X / Mi A1 as well (A2 lite looks like an A1 with a bit of upgraded hardware + MIUI + more battery)
Mi A1 is priced cheaper by a lil bit, but yeah..
So there's no custom roms for A2 Lite yet? I want to root, yep.

ekrezem said:
Cleaner? o.o
I forgot to mention I was thinking about Redmi 5X / Mi A1 as well (A2 lite looks like an A1 with a bit of upgraded hardware + MIUI + more battery)
Mi A1 is priced cheaper by a lil bit, but yeah..
So there's no custom roms for A2 Lite yet? I want to root, yep.
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There are Treble-Roms, these Roms are like a generic custom rom for many devices. The Mi A2 Lite supports these Roms and it also works fine.

ekrezem said:
Mi A1 is priced cheaper by a lil bit, but yeah..
So there's no custom roms for A2 Lite yet? I want to root, yep.
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I wouldn't buy a A1 anymore, because you will end up with only one more OS update and one year less of security patches.
Custom roms like Lineage are in the making and you can use GSI roms (just google them). Rooting is no problem, you won't
have any problems with OTA updates after rooting, as long as you don't alter the system partitions.

ekrezem said:
Wondering about it. I'm thinking of buying one (whichever is cheaper at my place).
Also wondering if it is possible to replace/delete MIUI (im not sure what it is, been thinking it is OS so replacing it with Android One or any custom rom honestly)
Never had a Xiaomi product, so I'm at a lost.
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The R6P is also a treble device, that means, that you are also able to flash gsi roms! And there are more gsi's for the A only scheme... But the R6P has less lte frequencies - it doesnt have band 20 (800 mhz) which is important for europe!

Redmi 6 pro firmware on A2lite?

I had a mi 5x device, In this device we can change the firmware from mi 5x to A1 and install any A1 roms. for example :
If you plan to use Android One/Pie rom on the 5X, you should flash A1 firmware.
If you come back from Android One/Pie to MIUI, you should flash 5X firmware.
mi5x and A1 are very similar like A2 lite and Redmi 6 pro. Now I have a question, Can install Redmi 6 pro Firmware on A2-lite devices and flash any Redmi6 pro Roms?

am2000 said:
I had a mi 5x device, In this device we can change the firmware from mi 5x to A1 and install any A1 roms. for example :
If you plan to use Android One/Pie rom on the 5X, you should flash A1 firmware.
If you come back from Android One/Pie to MIUI, you should flash 5X firmware.
mi5x and A1 are very similar like A2 lite and Redmi 6 pro. Now I have a question, Can install Redmi 6 pro Firmware on A2-lite devices and flash any Redmi6 pro Roms?
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No

am2000 said:
I had a mi 5x device, In this device we can change the firmware from mi 5x to A1 and install any A1 roms. for example :
If you plan to use Android One/Pie rom on the 5X, you should flash A1 firmware.
If you come back from Android One/Pie to MIUI, you should flash 5X firmware.
mi5x and A1 are very similar like A2 lite and Redmi 6 pro. Now I have a question, Can install Redmi 6 pro Firmware on A2-lite devices and flash any Redmi6 pro Roms?
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Due to shared vendor properties eventually you can but you would need to modify/patch some files in order to do it, like for example; elf_path, firehose programmer that are responsible to manage the flash process and otherwise won´t allow you to run.