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[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] thedarkangel97:
do i need downgrade?

Hi little question about “IMPORTANT: SINCE MAY OTA UPDATE, DATA IS WIPED IN THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING PROCESS. TO USE THE TOOL YOU HAVE DOWNGRADE APRIL OR BEFORE, INSTALL THE CAMERA AND THEN UPDATE” if I don’t downgrade I will only lose data OR the downgrade is obligatory?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] bkbhrs99:
I tried to install gcam in different way

1. Rooted mia1

2. Installed magisk manager APK

3. Downloaded (direct install)

4. Downloaded and installed pixel experience 4.5 (latest v)

5. Installed gcam APK easy method na???
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
The tool unlocks and then locks the boot loader. The may update wipes data when the bootloader is unlocked or locked. This means you can't use the tool when you already have tha may update because the unlock and lock process will wipe everything including what the tool has set.

Workaround is to follow the tool's manual process but without locking the bootloader back.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMartinexX:
The Creator of the tool can not modify it to work with the May update? what would be the other way to install gcam
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fibra Man:
I have bootloader unlocked (GCAM by manual process)

If I update to May via Mi Flash (mantaining the data) bootloader will be automaticaly lock.

My Mi A1 will be reseted?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
I haven't tried flashing a full rom as my os is still stock but my understanding is that your phone won't reset, ie, data still intact, with the save user data option.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] thedarkangel97:
Thanks! I will follow the manual process and at the and i won't lock my bootloader thanks again.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] thedarkangel97:
will i keep the stock camera?

if i install the google camera will the stock camera be still available so i have both google and stock or i can only have google or stock?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] pipapaule:
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yes you get to keep the stock camera.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] thedarkangel97:
Nice thanks
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ag008:
Use this tool to downgrade rom.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanjeev2:
my phone gets encrypted everytime . what should i do to install gcam on miA1
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ag008:
You need to place older rom (without May update) to install gcam/run script.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] J.D.M:
After the recently released 50 mb update to Mi A1, someone has already tried the process again. I received the update;
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rithik™:
Did anyone tried this tool after may 58 mb update?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] farzeenzack:
Heavy heating and battery drain after gacm installation

Phone heats up heavily and battery drains fast after installing gcam.problem persisted even after uninstalling gcam.so I was forced to factory reset the phone then the heating and battery drain problem was solved .is there any way to solve heating and battery drain issue with gcam installed??
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
No heating here. Probably caused by some other app.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] chuckychux:
I'm on April security, I can't update to may. It's telling me installation problem. I even disabled eis and camera2Api and it's still saying the same thing. Please I need your help.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] snenad:
I'm getting phone tomorrow, should I install Gcam before or after Oreo update?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] YoungRandyy:
you need to flash the stock rom manually via mi flashtool again..then you can get ota's.

if your thinking about unlocking the phone again it'll wile all the user data...i think latest os update added this.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] chuckychux:
Ok thank. But if I install stock ROM manually, can I then install Gcam using the software through a pc, that unlocks the bootloader and locks it back again?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] nananonoka:
"Without locking the bootloader back"?

Will the phone able to receive OTA updates again after that?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
It should. Haven't tried though. But it's what I'm gonna do once i get 8.1 and factory reset.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] YoungRandyy:
yea correct...but im not sure that locking and unlocking process will erase the data again..

im thinking about trying root via magisk and use the gcam magisk module.

just please do more reading and don't rush on anything.or u'll break something.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] chuckychux:
That's just the reason I haven't done anything yet, cos I'm trying to gather much info 1st. I have downloaded the full May security ROM since but don't wanna rush into the flashing. What I just don't want to do is to root the phone. I prefer using the Gcam software on pc that's why I want to find out first.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] pipapaule:
We are many here that properly flashed the camera and are able to update with zero hassle. Whatever you did to your phone.. you have to reverse it. We don't know what you exactly did, or if you properly followed the instructions so you can only help yourself.

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You can flash to the april update, use this software to get gcam working and then update to the may update. You can't use this tool on the may update because it wipes again on bootloader lock.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] chuckychux:
The only thing I did was follow the instructions on how to install the gcam. If it's only going to wipe my files and lock the bootloader back and the Gcam works in may security then I don't mind. I love the camera
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] daskalakisp:
I have a question why I lost some of it ... if I use this tool with the upgrade of May in my device it will be installed Google Camera but everything on the cell phone will be erased and I have to put it again.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
Why are people asking the same questions over and over?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] daskalakisp:
sorry I did not see what they were asking the same :(

Hi one question because i am new in Android i download the tool and the aprli image, the next step is to unzip the image open the tool copy the source of unziped image file to tool and press flash? what should I choose on the bottom of the tool 1) clean all 2)save user data 3)clean all and lock? i have an Mi A1 with last May update with bootloader locked must do something before?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] brunoosti:
phone is not installing the may update.. : ( it gives me an error.

i already have gcam installed.

What is happening?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] YoungRandyy:
have u rooted the phone?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] GizmoFreak:
Yes, I tried and it doesn't work. And it won't work in future.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] 21vm:
And do you know if we can use this method for those with the 58 Mb upgrade installed ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] GizmoFreak:
You can but then you will have to keep your bootloader unlocked. And so you won't be able to install OTA. You will have to downgrade to April's update if you need a locked bootloader with working OTA.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] cool55:
I think that unlocked bootloader dont avoid OTA updates....

I have redmi note 4 (Snapdragon 625) unrooted...with unlock bootloader...google camera and i still have OTA updates without any issues.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] 21vm:
ok, thanks for your answer. It's a pity it's so complicated to enjoy the GCam, this cam is just amazing regarding to the original cam in our Mi A1...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
It's not complicated. Everything you need is in the first post. Good luck.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] 21vm:
I've done months ago for my MI A1 without any problem, but i want to do the same for my wife's MI A1 which has the 2 May patches, and, no it's not as easy has it was before, that's what i'm trying to say :)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
If you go manual, it's one less step with the may update. And 2 less steps for succeeding setups after a factory reset.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] brunoosti:
I have not. Only used the tool. After that even disabled developer options.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] YoungRandyy:
u should try clearing everything.today i wiped everything and flashed April SP Update and Installed The GCam.and I updated all the way up to may 5 SP Update.. everything works fine..only prob is now the Device is uncertified.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] brunoosti:
I did force reset the phone.. but with no success. Maybe I'll look into flashing to some last update. As i'm not very experienced at this, i'm a bit lazy to research and do so.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] YoungRandyy:
well don't do anything without reading the instructions like 10x times and understanding it. or thr next thing you're going to think about is reversing time and undoing things..so be careful.and try not to rush on anything
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] daskalakisp:
I can't update to May patch any idea i have from april patch google camera with locked bootloader its all ok but i cant update to may
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] nomad4205:
Help

Guys, I got stuck in twrp while trying to get Gcam on my mi A1 (i`ve tried to select "Keep Read Only", not "Swipe to allow modifications", but the phone is still on twrp main page doing nothing). I downgraded it to April`s upgrade, 8.0.0 at first, also checked "adb devices" (the computer can see one device)

What should I do? Please, help me

*now I`m trying to do it manually, but have a problem with "fastboot boot twrp.img" command. it says "no such file or directory". But there is such file in adb folder. WTF?

^now goanotherproblem - no adb devices after phone fastbooted (when I turn itonagain and do "usb debugging" off and on there appear my device on "adb devices". So why computer loses connection with phone afer fasboot?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] LautiLosio:
I installed Gcam on April update or before (I don't remember any more) and recently downloaded and flashed the 58mb May update with no problem. Everything is working as it used to do. Do you think I will be having trouble in the future?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] 21vm:
No, you won't. I'm just like you actually and everything is ok, the "problem" is more for those with the may patches and who want to install the mod for the first time.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] GizmoFreak:
It does on Mi A1.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
Really? Is your unit's bootloader unlocked/not rooted?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] GizmoFreak:
You clearly don't know what you are doing. Once in fastboot, you need to use fastboot commands not ADB. In command prompt make sure you are in the same folder as boot image and also make sure the names are matching. You can simply type first few letters of boot image file name like boo and then press tab key so that the name is added automatically for you. If it is not added then it means file is not present in the current directory.

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Yes bro, I do root n stuff every other day.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
cool55 was referring to units with unlocked bootloaders and unrooted. Yours is rooted, that's why you don't get updates.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
After opening the command prompt as administrator, execute a cd command to go the adb directory. Then you can run fastboot commands. For example, if the adb folder is in c:\adb, run "cd \adb" to go to that folder.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] nomad4205:
I did exactly as you said. But the answer is still "no such file or directory"

[IMG="problem"]https://cdn1.savepice.ru/uploads/2018/5/31/c3e2eb78988718d7ae3e430a56f63654-full.jpg[/IMG]
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
Because there is no twrp.img in your folder. Man, please read the first post. All the files you need are there.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] nomad4205:
Thanks, man. I didnt have twrp.img file in my folder.

So,I added it, and did the commands from the beginning. This time I got into twrp, but after that other steps dont work. Prompt cant see any adb devices while phone is still in twrp mode[IMG="no adb devices"]https://cdn1.savepice.ru/uploads/2018/5/31/e8a40e8f39af12ce281903993b42ea4c-full.png[/IMG]. What`s wrong?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
Seems you missed some steps. Go back to the first post.

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Using v7.9.5. is hdr enhanced the same as hdr with nexus 6p?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] shoobirdy:
Shameless bump of my earlier post but since no-one's responded I hope it's ok?

Anyone else had these issues? I'm now using the latest Arnova G2-V7 release and having the same issues :crying:
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurelio:
Video stabilization only works well in good light conditions. Its the same in all versions. On mid and low light EIS is terrible. In the latter conditions just disable EIS prior to start recording. Its the only way...

Sent from Mi A1 with Tapatalk Pro
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] GizmoFreak:
Try updating phone drivers on your computer once in TWRP. It should probably show your phone as unknown in device manager.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] nomad4205:
Finally got it!!!!!!

Guys, I finally did it!

I`m so happy, cause I spent 3 days trying to get Gcam on my mi a1. No kidding. It was terryfying: googling the problem, watching tons of youtube videos, almost decided to flash custom rom with gcam inside, actually downgraded my device to april`s update through xiaomi mi flash, trying to do the process manually.....

But accidentally I found the problem. I`ll try to explain.

My problem was that computer didnt see the phone in twrp mode, so it couldnt continue the installation process. So I downloaded a dozen different drivers from different sites, tried to update them in "devices" section, but it didn`t work. But today I also went inside the "devices" section on my pc. My device looked like "ADB device". And that was fine, I guess. But suddenly I decided to upgrade the drivers for it and clicked on "Android Composite ADB interface"

[IMG="ugrade into this driver"]https://cdn1.savepice.ru/uploads/2018/6/1/0e40064ff4af5b659b5620efed35a0f8-full.png[/IMG]

and after that my device changed its name into ""Android Composite ADB interface""

[IMG="changed its name into this"]https://cdn1.savepice.ru/uploads/2018/6/1/7c1c6dbfeb640e593a64b55ca34573a5-full.png[/IMG]

so. I understood, that I did smth right and started the process automatically installing gcam (which is on the first page of this thread) all over again. And I succeeded!

Thanks to this site, thanks to everyone who helped me!

Cheers, mates!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] GizmoFreak:
Glad it worked for you! Enjoy! :good:
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] abir.m:
Downgrage to april update

can you please tell me how to downgrade to april update. ive already tried to install it using the tool and everyting in the phone got wiped . my update status is may 5
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Davideneco:
We can install gcam with may update ( and data is wiped , not big problem ? ) or not ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] shoobirdy:
Ok that makes sense. Thanks for the info!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] 143raja:
After may update you can install gcam using manual method but don't relock the bootloader at the end, because factory data reset happens after relocking the bootloader and changes are removed.

So if you want gcam and locked bootloader downgrade to April security patch, install gcam and update to may security patch. But if you are fine with unlocked bootloader no need to downgrade to April patch.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Davideneco:
Okay , and so what is the problem of unlock bootloader on mia1 ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] davidlikeandroid23:
do you know how you can record at 60fps in mi a1?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] 143raja:
After unlocking the bootloader also factory data reset happens.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] faffu41:
Does it work on nougat?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fibra Man:
How to proceed in the next update for not reset the data phone?

[Update via Mi Flash automatically locks the bootloader]

Thank you in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Davideneco:
Yep , i see XD i trying to do that and my data is reset
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] 143raja:
I don't know.

I'm hopping that even with unlocked bootloader, we get OTA updates and it doesn't relock the bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fibra Man:
A million dollar question. :eek:

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... with bootloader unlocked is impossible updates via OTA.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] sipollo:
OTA will work fine with unlocked bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fibra Man:
oh man, I think I did a lot wrong because I could never get updates via OTA on my Mi A1 with unlocked bootloader.

Sorry.

Regards.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] fachry:
This tool work with other AOSP ROM like Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Booroner:
Ota,works!!!

OTA works well with unlocked boot manager.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] king.boss:
mine just arrived yesterday, with 7.1.2 android version and the 16 november 2017 update

is this tool compatible with that?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Booroner:
Yes
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ppp097:
when i install gcam the automatic restart but it erase all and rest the mobile and not going to twrp mode what i do i want gcam
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurelio:
Have you read the thread?? No?? Really??? If you read it you would know that you have to downgrade to april firmware, then run the tool, then upgrade by ota to may firmware.

Sent from Mi A1 with Tapatalk Pro
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] farzeenzack:
Relocked bootloader

I unlocked bootloader , then enabled camera 2 API and installed gcam.will it wipe data after may security patch when bootloader is relocked??
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] rahulmitrc:
hello i updated the may update on my MI A1 and noy my phone got formatted when i tried to install GCam so anybody can tell me how to downgrade the os to decemeber update ?? now m can't able to install gcam app
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] loliciu:
Check out Arnova's latest google camera app. It works flawlessly.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
As good as 1.6 so far.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] loliciu:
And as good as v6 for the front facing camera. ;)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ppp097:
now i flashing into Android 8 to 7 and the gcam install it install perfectly
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] bojan1974:
This tool,only for A1?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] kokokka:
No slow motion too :(
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] t-karenin:
This may be a rather stupid question, but i cannot reset (within settings or with miflash) the phone without losing these modifications right?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurelio:
Right

Sent from Mi A1 with Tapatalk Pro
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanvirhonest:
Slow motion working great in pixel 3 mod in 120 fps. U need first open slow motion in stock camera, then press home button & open pixel 3 mod and try slo mo.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bzaina:
Hmmm so if I do a factory reset (from settings option) i'll have to run the tool all over again to enable Camera2Api and use Gcam? Didn't knew about that.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] loliciu:
Arnova v7.9.9 is out. Everything works smoothly (slowmotion included).

In very poor lighting v1.6 is still better (detail, reproduction of colors, sharpness etc) are just on another level. However, overall the latest version is best.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
The 7.9.9 works like the old pixel2 mod, ie, you get zsl with hdr+ mode regardless of nexus 6p setting.

The 7.9.7 doesn't give zsl with the nexus 6p setting and works like the 1.6. i think I'm keeping this version.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] andres5791:
Maybe silly question, but if I have the latest patch and my phone data will be wiped after locking the bootloader, this will be the only problem right? The gcam will be posible to be installed?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
It's not only a problem, it is THE problem :) If your phone gets wiped, everything goes, including the camera2api so even if the tool installs the gcam, the gcam won't work.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] loliciu:
I know. I have already reported this to Arnova the second I saw it.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] NuroPreak:
I installed the 7.9.7 version but cannot find the Nexus 6p setting, can you help me find it. The options like pixel 2017 +zsl , Nexus 6p seems missing.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] taurnilf:
Settings->Advanced. 4th setting under Misc settings.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lezac:
Wich gcam version and settings are the best for selfie pictures?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcopicchinenna99:
May update problem

I have May security patch, how can I downgrade it at April security patch and install gcam???
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fibra Man:
for selfies: Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-v6
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] avladyslav:
OTA not working

First of all, thank you very much for the tool and the tips.

I downgraded to the April patch that someone posted here, did the camera thing and everything is working perfectly, but now when i try to install May's OTA it says "Error during instalation" in red letters, anyone knows which could be the problem?

Thanks

Edit: i posted this after trying to install de OTA like 10 times literally, and just right after i posted this it fixed itself and now i have the May's patch, google camera is still working perfectly, so if anyone is having the same problem just be pacient. Hope this comment is usefull to someone in the same situation.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] loliciu:
For anyone interested!

Most stable GCam app I could find for the Mi A1: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog162/ . This is based on Arnova's V7.9.9

Everything works perfectly (slowmotion included!). Quality is more than great. Using it as main google camera (no need for the v1.6 & v6 combo anylonger). I believe this is the go-to app.

The best settings combination for quality & speed:

- Correction of auto exposure: Min. ISO (This setting removes the noise in the picture incredibly well)

- Improved sharpness: ON

- Back / Front photo resolutions: 12/5 Mpx

- Back / Front video resolutions: 1080p

- Video stabilization: ON (This version of GCam comes with the smoothest EIS)

*Advanced

- HDR+ parameters: High (improves shutter speed while loss in quality is minimal when compared to Super High)

- Save portrait photos: OFF (portrait photos are stored directly in the camera folder)

NOTE: Make sure you are using: HDR+ Enhanced and Face retouching is off.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Guides, News, & Discussion] barrack1:
delete