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[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
Guys, this is a forum for MiA1 device, behavior for Moto devices is slightly different.

Anyway, just once, I recommend for you, that you use TWRP and flash the Magisk zip through it.

Pay attention to the message that threw CMD, be sure that your bootloader is unlocked, that the OEM unlock and USB debugging remain toggled, and you have all the partitions working fine i.e. having the right firmware as base.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
I can't tell you which is the most stable ROM, so I sold this device a time ago, LineageOs used to be one of them.

TWRP or any other custom recovery (I recommend Orange Fox) can be installed over a stock ROM. There are many useful and easy guides on how to do that in the forum´ threads.

Although there is some workaround to bypass SafetyNet and other paying apps even with root, as you don't need it, then staying at a custom ROM you're safe.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] EsemtiTaba:
I installed custom rom and my phone only vibrates

Can i solve it ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] dioggo92:
Hello everyone, I have a mi a1 stopped and with pixel experience plus 10 rom, I used it for some days with this rom a year ago and it seemed stable enough for everyday use. I'm now going to sell the phone and I'm wondering if I should update the rom or just format and install the same version because it was stable a year ago.

What stable roms are you using today?

Thank you for any help!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] ARHunter:
First of all, I must note that this is my first time flashing a phone, so don't rely too much on my knowledge on the subject, please!

So...

I started by unlocking the OEM and USB debugging from the developer menu, then downloading and extracting ADB tools to my PC. I unlocked my A1 just fine. I then proceeded to install twrp on my phone by using the "fastboot flash boot twrp.img" (as it was named in my ADB folder) and "fastboot reboot" commands. It should be noted that the "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" did NOT work in the previous step so I have to use the "boot" command instead. TWRP was working perfectly, and I wiped the data from my system and data slots from twrp (there was no cache option in the menu except dalvik which I also wiped).

After that, I added tissot's evolution_tissot-ota-td1a.221105.001-11121815-unsigned.zip and ProjectElixir_3.2_tissot-13.0-20221102-0447-BETA-OFFICIAL.zip to my phone via fastboot after download. Both were flashed successfully (I didn't try to do them both at the same time, of course. One didn't work and stuck on the boot screen for project elixir, so I tried the other after wiping the older one). Both were stuck on the boot screen for their respective teams.

EDIT: Tried it with the stock version PKQ1.180917.001.V10.0.18.0.PDHMIXM.zip, and it worked! Any idea what the issue is here?

If anyone needs more info, I would be glad to provide it. A little help goes a long way!

Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Norxag:
What are the ROM with the function of disabling one SIM card through the settings (without removing the SIM). It would be desirable that there was also a function for recording conversations.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
Once you boot to TWRP, you have to choose the image option, navigate where the TWRP image is, and flash it to the ramdisk directory, (don´t remember which partitions options you have to flash to) then reboot again to TWRP, selecting from the reboot menu, recovery, from there you could flash any zip, always that it is compatible with the device.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] gendif:
Good morning everyone.

I have a Xiaomi Mi A1 with Android One. I'm informing myself to give it a new life by installing a custom rom. I've never done something like this before.

So I have some questions:

1) how can i backup and restore the contacts and save date of two games?

2) what are the steps to have a working custom rom and the tutorials that I have to follow for each step?

3) how can I choose which custom rom to install?

4) is possible do this thing without a PC?

5) there are some information that I should know about?

Thanks in advance for your help :)

Gennaro
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] slocumjoseph:
Not sure if my device has been hacked or just seized. I’ve been using a Xiaomi Redmi 4x for about five years. It has generally been good value but it’s now showing its age. Maps, will not load properly so will not navigate a journey. I thought I could reload it but now I’ve found Google Play is frozen and because these are both system apps, I can’t delete them and redownload. I seem to be in a catch twenty two situation. Can anything be done to make it usable again?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
You can uninstall completely Maps app, from the system directory, by unlocking your device, and then installing it as a normal app, from the Play Store, not sure if this can fix it though. If the apps are showing some aging signs, I don't think that clearing caches and data can fix the issue permanently.

Probably you may think in, trying the newer custom ROM, that can provide the most up-to-date security enhancements, and also apps compatibility with newer Android versions, as much as possible, although the hardware may be the culprit, too, at least, in some manner.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] slocumjoseph:
Thanks for the help @SubwayChamp. I’m not only a nooby on this forum but also a bit of dunce on the workings of the Android system. I guessed my only hope is to uninstall and reinstall but don’t have the knowledge to remove the unremovable. I’m encouraged by your answer but afraid I don’t even know how to access the system directory. Although I’m quite ancient I can still diagnose and repair anything analogue and have a basic understanding of digital systems but I’ve never found my Android phone to be user friendly. Consequently I’ve never got past the system controls. I’ll try and back everything up so will have nothing to lose if I tinker. I’m most grateful for any advice you can offer as to where I should start.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
Well, if you are not that experienced man, then, it wouldn't be such the easy way, at least, to start, like it happens with all the things, in the way, we get more confident with something that started like a headache.

Firstly, we don't know for sure, that such a simple operation, like uninstalling and then reinstalling things, can fix something, this doesn't often happen. The fault comes from ever more deep insights.

An app, that is part of the system of apps, don't tend to act this or that way, so it's not that the issue, and always, you can update it from the Play Store.

Most likely the issue relies on, either, the hardware is turning obsolete, or the Android version of the firmware.

For the first, the unique solution is replacing the device itself, and for the second, in the Redmi 4X Forum here on XDA, there are various threads in regard of, unlocking bootloader, rooting (optional), and changing (upgrading) a ROM, of course, it could be a custom ROM, instead of a stock ROM, all of that if you want to take the journey.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] slocumjoseph:
Thanks mate. Love the "started as a headache" expression but thats basically what it is. I was more or less resigned to the fact that the hardware and software were past their sell by date so guessed the phone would need renewing. Then I discovered the XDA site. It seemed most stuff was well out of my comfort zone but thought I had nothing to lose by asking a few questions. I'm very grateful for your attention.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
And to add more challenging breaking-deal to that situation, there are some variants of this model, so every development area is apart one from the others.

BUT, take in account, if you still are willing to enter to the camp, I myself, started this, not as a necessity, that make the things frustrating, specially, when, one can`t understand some things, at the beginning, or the pieces don`t match, but, I done, just for funny, for curiosity and for challenging.

Here is the general forum regards the RN4 devices, https://xdaforums.com/f/xiaomi-redmi-4x-roms-kernels-recoveries-other.6958/, as you may see, there are many members, still taking use of the same device you own, with the latest up-to-date ROMs.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Castrum95:
Hi all, I dont know if this is really a noob question but here It goes. The short version would be if i can Charge the mi a1 while OTG with a Y splitter cable or USB c hub... The long one is, Can I make a dummy battery and get the kernel to read It properly so it don't shut down itself? I've made a post about this but idk if I posted It right.

https://xdaforums.com/t/charge-phone-while-data-transfer-for-octo4a-dummy-battery.4552639/
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] hieuvts:
I have a Xiaomi Mi A1 (Model: MDG2) which I use normally last year. Then I turned it off for 3 months.

Now it's in bootloop. I haven't unlock bootloader or install any custom recovery, ROM yet.

I tried to boot into stock recovery and format data but it's still goes to bootloop.

MiFlash also failed

[21:48:23 4a95a5499805]:err:erasing 'boot_a'...
[21:48:23 4a95a5499805]:err:FAILED (remote: device is locked. Cannot erase)
[21:48:23 4a95a5499805]:err:finished. total time: 0.020s
[21:48:23 4a95a5499805]:info:"error : Erasing boot failed, maybe the device is locked"
[21:48:23 4a95a5499805]:error:FAILED (remote: device is locked. Cannot erase)
[21:48:23 4a95a5499805]:process exit.
[21:48:23 4a95a5499805]:flashSuccess False
[21:48:23 4a95a5499805]:isFactory False CheckCPUID False

Please give me some suggestions.

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] mmhs:
Hey everyone,

I just bought an Redmi A1 on Aliexpres and i'm wondering if this is the right topic? I'm not sure if my model is called tissot or tissot sprout?

I want to root my device and run some custom rom so does anyone know if this is possible?

Many thanks <3
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
No, Xiaomi Mi models always use Qualcomm processors, and the sub-branded Redmi A1 uses a MediaTek, nothing here suits for your device. And also RA1 uses Android go, a reduced Android version. It seems, still, there is not a forum for your device.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] mmhs:
I'll return it, do you have any suggestions in that price range that does support custom ROMs?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] barysbarbarys:
Hi guys. Can someone help me choose the right ROM for me? I want a lightweight ROM with all core functionality (gps, wifi, flashlight, radio, calendar, etc.) and google services (gmail, gmap, chrome, etc.), I will be mostly using my phone for photo, video, messenging and web surfing. I'm considering this ROM https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-13-tissot-pixelexperience-aosp-official.4520469/ but I'm not sure how heavy it's on the phone resources
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] viking_cro:
hello. i have so stupid problem, probably solution is so obvious that pokes me in my eyes.

so, i got this phone for free because "it is crashing and it do not work".

ok, i'll accept it.

didnt do anything else than factory restore, and let it update by itself. for now, i have no problems. but, i cant find a way to remove widgets on left from default screen. there are weather widget, flashlight switch, mobile data switch, google play recomendations and one more, i cant remember.

and i have not a single clue how to remove them. long press, two fingers long press, there is no "home screen" in settings.

it is my first xiaomi device and i'm not familiar with.

so, any advice is welcome!

thanks in advance!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
I can´t suggest a specific device, so I don´t know exactly your preferences, I would incline for some device that was released months ago, and check if some development is around or near to arise. Just one thing I can sure you, never go for a Android GO device, also, there are reduced features for some "light" versions on 0 Samsung devices, I mean, 01, etc, and actually, Xiaomi follows this line, launching a less-feature UI, for some devices like the A1, this kind of ROMs are very limited for devs.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
A factory reset does not delete your imei.

Did you do something else to your phone?

Are you on stock or custom rom?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] shafayetsabbir3:
Yes.. But I don't know why i does happen?

I flash stock rom for 3-4 times but not working

currently i m in stock rom but still i m using my device without imei..

Can u plz solve it
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] RedBlueGreen44:
Why are OTA updates a problem after rooting?

What is required to resolve this issue?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Gyro01:
some stupid gallery app deleted all the pictures that I *didn't* mark (about 200)..

what's the best way to recover the pictures? do I need to root the device and is there a way to root it only temporarily (un-root the device later on) ?

thanks
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
See here, first post, for a solution.

Official updates will not happen if your system is modified in any way.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] shafayetsabbir3:
Yes.. But I don't know why i does happen?

I flash stock rom for 3-4 times but not working

currently i m in stock rom but still i m using my device without imei..

Can u plz give me a solution?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
Which guides did you follow?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] shafayetsabbir3:
not so much i search YouTube & Tried as they showed bt they didn't work? Do u know how to Replace the original imei again
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
Maybe try this?

I hope it helps you.

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/how-to/guide-how-to-restore-imei-permanently-t3759190
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Aartem1279:
hello

Hello! We have a problem, how can I fix this download, blocked, how to delete the brick? what to do? my android has already spoiled the caste! I would like to reinstall the firmware officially to 8.0 did not work, be kind and help me how to fix this?:(
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] otisimo:
hello noob coming through, why can't I OTA update my device, it says "installation problem", well my device is rooted (magisk) and installed serveral mods, and also i don't understand with step number 3 from this method

1. Uninstall Magisk from magisk manager

2. Reboot to Fastboot

3. Flash latest fastboot ROM with Mi Flash tool with the option "Save user Data"

4. Once phone restarts, your files will be preserved and now you can apply OTA

5. Root again with the above tutorial.

and if i lost my root permission will it messed up my phone for having rooted apps installed?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] upilguebu:
On http://opengapps.org/, what platform should I pick for a1 device? is it arm64? thank you!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
Yes arm64.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
You have an option in miflash tool to save userdata.

And no, it will not mess up your phone. Just root again and you will be fine.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
Did this work for you?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] upilguebu:
so, im following this video to install the custom rom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvWC7hy8_5Y, but when I already flash the custom rom zip, and when im trying to reboot into recovery, its says that "there's no OS detected" why?

my steps :

1. unlock bootloader,

2. boot into recovery,

3. flash the rom,

4. flash the magisk,

5. flash the twrp zip

6. reboot to recovery,

7. flash the gapps,

8. reboot system, it manage to boot into the os but no gapps installed so i decided to boot into recovery again and redo the steps

9. when reboot to recovery, it boot into stock recovery, not into twrp.

10. the problem occured.

edit : nvm i managed to boot it up succesfully :D
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] mikejclark:
Hi,

Looking to buy an A1 from aliexpress and want to make sure it will work in UK

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-4GB-32GB-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-625-Octa-Core-12-0MP-12/32828533777.html

This is from the above link:

2G: GSM:B:2/3/8

3G: TD-SCDMA B34:2100/B39:1900 WCDMA 1/2/5/8 CDMA EVDO BC0

4G: FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B4:1700 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600 /B20:800

4G: TD LTE B38:2600MHz B40:2300MHz

I know for 4G I need B20:800, but what about 2G?

According to https://willmyphonework.net/ the A1 won't work in the UK on 2G??

TIA
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] meatloaf42:
If I understand correctly, the network carrier that you chose doesn't have 2G (it means that no device can work on 2G using that carrier). Correct me if I'm wrong.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] meatloaf42:
Turns out I was right
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] mikejclark:
That's right. But will that be a problem? Do we actually need 2G anymore? I think probably not...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
You don't need 2g to operate the phone.

If the carrier has 3g or lte you'll be fine.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] meatloaf42:
It won't be a problem, because if not having 2G was a problem, nobody would use that carrier and choose another that has 2G
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] mikejclark:
Thought that might be the case, thanks for confirming.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] upilguebu:
Hello its me again xD, I have more questions if you dont mind :D

1. I managed to flash custom rom (dotOS) and If I want to revert back to stock (but the bootloader state I want is unlocked) , can I use the steps that showed in here? http://en.miui.com/thread-807252-1-1.html

2. As long I remember, I flashed the custom rom in slot A, change slots to B, flash the TWRP, reboot to recovery, and flash the gapps and magisk (I follow these steps https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75791498&postcount=958 ) and what if I want to flash the other custom kernel? should I change the slot (currently in slots B it said)?

3. and what if I want to revert back into built in kernel custom rom that I used (dotOS's kernel)? Just dirty flash it on current slot (B) or should I change slots)

that's my questions, sorry if I too much asked because I still dont understand how slot works xD. Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
1. You can flash stock firmware with miflash. No problem. Check also my pinned thread in the Help, Guides and Discussion section for a simple guide.

2. I don't think you have to change slots to flash new custom kernel.

3. Dirty flash rom. Again I don't think you have to change slots.but after flashing rom, you need to flash twrp again.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] mschief148:
I got a problem. I was on a custom kernel, but I get tired of it. So I restored my TWRP backup and then installed magisk (without restart after restore backup) but when it booted up I don't have wifi. I'm on stock march rom. How to solve this? Thanks in advance

Edit: Solved by changing to slot a in twrp
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Thempo:
ARCore Support

Any chance the Mi A1 will get official or unofficial ARCore support? I know of the ARStickers option with the gcam, but it doesn't work that well as the stickers are quite often placed on a fixed point in the screen instead of on a fixed point in the area if that makes any sense.

I hope the latest ARCore will be available for Mi A1 phones so that you can play with all the new AR apps in the playstore, like Just a Line.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] giobbo:
I need same rassicuration twrp and ota

Hi there, I'm very sorry but need same information about twrp and ota.

I need twrp for make a nandroid backup but I need also ota updates.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
You can't have both.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Custom rom 243:
The calling doesn't works when i call the call ends automatically and instantly . I am on custom ROM ( aosp extended 8.1) and on the other ROMs the problem was there ( not all ) . if anyone can then pls help me as soon as possible cuz calling is the main motive of owning a smartphone ( sorry for my bad English )
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] cherryb8844:
Hello friends

I have some questions and thought about flashing.

Before i did every homework from YouTube and from here XDA and did some search on Google but I'm stuck somewhere.

1. As installation instructions said "Only if you face encryption issue, then flash stock Nougat's userdata.img through fastboot." how many time you guys faced this problem is this normally where can I find that Nougat userdata.img can anyone share it with me or I need to download nougat full rom for get it. I'm on latest stock oreo March security patch. Formatting data isn't enough for remove encryption!? That someone told me on Gplus.

2. I seen many people losing their imei after flashing stock rom if they need to unbrick their device is latest TWRP able to get backup and restore of EFS folder "sorry this question is spam here".

3. Can we flash supersu instead magisk just curious did xposed fully working? Can we flash any sound mod v4a or v4arise?

4. Can we flash any Gapps? Or only recommended?

5. Told by some that switch partition a or b (if you are in A switch B or viceversa) after installing rom for installing TWRP installer.

I did ask this question in resurrection remix thread but no one answered me then I found this thread.

Every suggestion is worth for me. Thanks ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
Hi, I suppose you want to flash a custom rom. Here are some answers that may help:

1. Never had this issue. Don't cross the bridge before getting there. Don't mess with encryption and you'll be fine. Formating data will remove the encryption.

2. Again never had a problem here, don't know how people flash their phone to lose their imei. However twrp can backup the efs partition.

3. You can flash supersu. But you have a systemless exposed too to flash with magisk.

4. Any gapps of your choice. Of course, arm64 for 8.1.

5. Yes, after flashing rom switch partition (slot) and then flash twrp.

Hope this helps.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
You should ask this in aosp extended rom. And post there with logcats not like the post here. Otherwise no one can help you.

;)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
There's always a chance. Don't know how slight of a chance though!!! :cowboy:
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Jowandeka:
Motorola circle time and weather widget for Mi A1...

I've been using Motorola phones for years before A1 and get used to this little widget.

Thanks in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Lupin The Third:
:confused:

Are you asking anything? Or?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Jowandeka:
:victory:haha, yes, im sorry but i thought it was obvious, maybe because of my english, thanks for the pointing that up, all the best.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] freak6sid:
I cant remove the notifications apps running in background one , i did it once, but i totally forgot how to do that, can anyone help
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Reaz Islam:
When we got miui 9 rom or flyme 6 rom...???
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] meatloaf42:
We get them when developers decide that they want to make them - could be next week, could be never.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Mohdarif1256:
I am currently using dotOS with kernel . But I am connecting college WiFi it's shows connecting then saved then disable and again same process. Tell me what to do???
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] shafayetsabbir3:
I didn't trying yet.. Cz I m not understanding anything in that post
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] zkhatri:
i did root from this threads https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/how-to/root-mi-a1-oreo-8-0-disabling-ota-magisk-t3728654 and active camera 2 api from magisk but after few days phone frequently reboot after call received phone automatically reboot. i am in stock Android 8.0.0 JAN patch. didn't find any relatives threads please help

Thank you:)