yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Hariiii:
Should I flash HOME_CSC or CSC ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Narubadin:
Try

1.set day 10 ago (dis automatic)

2.dis download updates automatic

3.click download updates manually

4.reboot

5.set day 10 ago agin

6.check OEM
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Hariiii:
I tried flashing CRG1 and CRGB as well as CRGH, I am not able to get the oem unlock option after the date trick. Any help??

So I am thinking to stick to the old firmware with bootloader version 3, can you tell me which one is older CRG1 or CRGB??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Hariiii:
New Update

I again refalshed CRG1 which is the older one with bootloader version 3, then I tried this date trick, first it actually did not work. So I tried and monitored my procedure every time. It worked finally. Here is the step by step guide,

1. Reflash the firmware and skip all account setups

2. Now change the date 20 days back

3. Now go and enable developer options

4. Check for OEM unlock(probably won't be there), now disable Auto update system

5. Software update option, disable automatic updates

6. Click on update manually(now you will see registering device toast message and a persistent device configuration notification), it will show you there is an update based on your region(I downloaded Poland region firmware). Most of the post about OEM unlock says you will get an error here due to date issue, but you won't get any errors.

7. Now do this step as fast as you can, again check for OEM option in developer settings((probably won't be there)), and reboot.

8. You should again see the persistent device configuration notification, Turn off wifi/data immediately. Now your date must have probably changed to current date even though you changed it earlier, change the date again, now when the notification goes off, go to software updates, turn the data/wifi on. check for software updates.

9. Now go to developer options you should see OEM unlock option.

If it doesn't work, shuffle up the step 8 instructions, like check for software updates first, then change the date and vice versa.

Samsung got a ****ty logic written under the code over there, but its messy. So I tried this multiple times just to make sure no one else end up with this issue. It worked for me probably it should work for others.

Better download the Poland firmware CRG1 and try it.

Thanks.

credits to [MENTION=358314]soapy[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] batuzai04123:
U dont need trial and error for this.

1. Enable developer options and check if OEM Unlock is already visible, if not proceed below.

2. Disable auto software update and mobile data to prevent auto date correction.(Leave wifi on)

3. Adjust your datetime to previous dates, let's say Month of May 15th, 2018.

4. Do Software Update manually, do multiple taps so that Software Update process will appear.

5. It should display an error in software update.(Let if fail)

6. Reboot

7. Once rebooted, change the datetime to older dates.(since date will revert back to present)

8. OEM Option should be in the developer options.

Im using the CRGH build, and it never fails me. never waited for 7+days idle phone,no trial and error, I just follow the simple steps above and OEM Unlock never disappears in my end , it was never "patched" as others have told.

Using XTC/SMA/GLB region firmware CRGH build, SM-G950FD..

Note:

I reverted back to stock due to NETFLIX and other related streaming premium apps not playing HD+ content. No workaround or permanent solution on this yet. I'm paying premium 4K hd content so it would be a waste of money playing netflix content on rooted device with just SD video.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
Disclaimer

I am not responsible for bricked devices or anything like that. YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point your finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.

Here are the current fastboot links for the Xiaomi Mi A2 (jasmine):

Fastboot Images:

Android 10.0 [V11.0.15.0.QDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.15.....QDIMIXM_20201019.0000.00_10.0_3ea0b7a69b.tgz

Android 10.0 [V11.0.12.0.QDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.12.....QDIMIXM_20200724.0000.00_10.0_79e67f3105.tgz

Android 10.0 [V11.0.11.0.QDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.11.....QDIMIXM_20200610.0000.00_10.0_512a1978b3.tgz

Android 10.0 [V11.0.10.0.QDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V11.0.10.....QDIMIXM_20200521.0000.00_10.0_fc90551230.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.18.0.PDIMIXM]: - removed!

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.18....0.PDIMIXM_20191211.0000.00_9.0_33e3d9a287.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.17.0.PDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.17....0.PDIMIXM_20191108.0000.00_9.0_94629a1855.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.13.0.PDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.13....0.PDIMIXM_20190807.0000.00_9.0_9083804c9e.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.12.0.PDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.12....0.PDIMIXM_20190712.0000.00_9.0_1e580ee45b.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.10.0.PDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.10....0.PDIMIXM_20190611.0000.00_9.0_9e6473956a.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.9.0.PDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.9.0...0.PDIMIXM_20190513.0000.00_9.0_bbaa8993fe.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.8.0.PDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.8.0...0.PDIMIXM_20190411.0000.00_9.0_bacce1f2bd.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.7.0.PDIMIXM]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.7.0...0.PDIMIXM_20190323.0000.00_9.0_b92b08b636.tgz

Android 9.0 [V10.0.2.0.PDIMIFJ]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.2.0...0.PDIMIFJ_20181206.0000.00_9.0_02b8deeb6d.tgz

Android 8.1.0 [V9.6.17.0.ODIMIFE]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.6.17.0...0.ODIMIFE_20181108.0000.00_8.1_1c60295d1c.tgz

Android 8.1.0 [V9.6.16.0.ODIMIFE]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.6.16.0...0.ODIMIFE_20181030.0000.00_8.1_5e098a2c1a.tgz

Android 8.1.0 [V9.6.14.0.ODIMIFE]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.6.14.0...0.ODIMIFE_20181010.0000.00_8.1_94929604f8.tgz

Android 8.1.0 [V9.6.13.0.ODIMIFE]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.6.13.0...0.ODIMIFE_20180913.0000.00_8.1_fbd1120565.tgz

Android 8.1.0 [V9.6.10.0.ODIMIFE]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.6.10.0...0.ODIMIFE_20180731.0000.00_8.1_2aeda83301.tgz

Android 8.1.0 [V9.6.9.0.ODIMIFE]:

https://bigota.d.miui.com/V9.6.9.0....0.ODIMIFE_20180723.0000.00_8.1_53f18f370a.tgz

Use

fastboot flashing unlock

to unlock the bootloader.

You may also need to unlock the critical partitions by typing:

fastboot flashing unlock_critical

You can flash factory images using the batchfile in the firmware archive or using MiFlash. You can also flash in Snapdragon EDL-(Emergency Download) Mode (bootloader unlocked is necessary) by typing:

fastboot oem edl

(Instructions about flashing and download links can be found here [PC only!]) https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
Reserved
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Ivan93tm:
sorry guys, trying to flashing stock rom with mi flash tools and relock bootloader but it says me that critical partition flashing is not allowed, what i have to do ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
Try this: http://en.miui.com/a-232.html

I haven't tested anything yet.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Ivan93tm:
Thanks, i'll give it a try, for the moment i will keep 9.6.5 version , i reflashed stock boot and everiting is fine with relocking bootloader but for now i can't have camera api enabled
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Displax:
Use this fastboot command by default to unlock bootloader:

fastboot flashing unlock_critical
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] DeeditTotoi:
error flashing

i got this error flashing latest fasboot image using mi flash tools
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
Try again with more available RAM (eg. close Google Chrome).
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cagixxx:
I got the same error even with only miflash open and 8gb ram.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] abefre:
Hi I have a MI6X can I flash this rom??

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] pianistaPL:
In theory - yes http://en.miui.com/thread-3439864-1-1.html But you can break your phone very easily doing it.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
Did you install all Xiaomi drivers using MiFlash and disabled driver signature?

Did you also unlock the critical partitions?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Roi Danton:
Try one of the batch files from the stock rom via command prompt. E.g. flash_all.bat, which worked for me as MiFlash did not want to do the job, too. Unlock critical is needed though.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Cagixxx:
The only way to flash was in EDL/Test Point mode. I opened the phone but you can use a Xiaomi deep flash cable (EDL cable).
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
You can also boot into EDL mode from fastboot (needs bootloader unlocked) by typing the following command:

fasboot oem edl
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] pianistaPL:
So did anyone flash fastboot ROM with success using MiFlash or not?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
Yes, my flash succeeded sucessfully after the second try. I got an error (system_b flashing failed), I closed Chrome to free up more RAM and the flash finished.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] cbrunos:
To unlock the bootloader, do I need to create a xiaomi account and request a token to unlock it or can I use the usual

>fastboot oem unlock

?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
You can unlock the bootloader for the Xiaomi Mi A1 and A2/Lite (Xiaomi Android One smartphones) by typing:

fastboot flashing unlock

OR

fastboot oem unlock

You also need to unlock the critical partitions by typing:

fastboot flashing unlock_critical
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] LUCY YISRAEL:
Not aloved Persist.img flashing to Persist then flash it in to System,

I did it, but also asked to do Factory reset and it wipe all and when it not help then USE PBRP recovery ibstal as boot and PC can see Mi A2 and if you have this firmware files FOLDER "images" then copy it to phone TWRP new folder ALSO COPY FROM PBRP recovery.zip folder "Tools" it help to get root and can again to fastboot and install TWRP v.3.2.3 jasmine.img (NOT 3.5.2)

AND FLASH ALL images to their directories and which of them DO NOT LIKE IT, flash them in to "System images"

I install Oreo 8.1 becouse all that beauty like LegionOS 3.12 android 11 even with Magisk the true junk.

AND DO NOT FORGET TO PATCH YOUR boot.img With Magisk and use boot_patched.img

AND IT WILL WILL BOOTLOOP AGAIN AND AGAIN AND GO RECOCERY and enjoy with "Grafic test"..

and get mad and "Wipe data Factory reset"

and "Reboot system Now"..

I instal all that to "a" and "b" day after day a long week "Fastboot - Rabbit" only help me
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] LUCY YISRAEL:
ANY BODY WHO CAN MAKE THE BETTER ROM FOR XIAOMI MI A2 DID IT NOT ANDROID 11 BUT ANDROID 6.0.1, WHAT FOR 11 IF EVEN WITH MAGISK IT LOT OF BELOVED GAMES AND APP DOESN'T WORK,

I INSTALL AND DELETE BEAUTIFUL ROM LegionOS 3.12, IT USELESS ANDROID 11,

I FOUND STABLE ROM 8.1 https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/jasmine/stable/V9.6.17.0.ODIMIFE/
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] HRSE:
@LUCY YISRAEL I suspect a lot of people cannot understand what you are trying to say.

This thread is to share the download links of official Xiaomi Mi A2 fastboot images. You can post some questions here, but don't expect much help. You better start a new thread under Questions & Answers subforum.

Try to express your requests/problems in point form, state clearly what you have, what you want, what you've done, what is not as expected.

FYI personally I hate all those people who cook up a custom ROM with glittering UI effects then put on a fancy name, claiming it's the best, and even label it OFFICIAL in bold. Many users are attracted by those no-quality-control ROMs, get nuked, then run around screaming at Magisk and phone OEM and game developers.

If you insist on Android 6, you should buy a second hand phone that was first released 5 years ago.

If you want to play game on the go, get a handheld game console. For serious gaming, get a PC. Use the right tool for the job.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] LUCY YISRAEL:
I TRY ONE WEEK INSTALL AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AFTER I TRY LineageOS 15 android 8.1 THEN ALSO BOOTLOOP AND THE ONLY ONE WAY

ROM 8.1 https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/jasmine/stable/V9.6.17.0.ODIMIFE/
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] LUCY YISRAEL:
MY DEVICE IS XIAOMI MI A2 RAM 6GB ROM 128 GB AND YOUR DEVICE WHAT SAMSUNG MAYBE CUZ YOU NEVER TRY INSTALL THAT SHARED IMAGES FOR REAL BOOTLOOP :-D

I FOUND THIS ONE STABLE ROM 8.1 https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/jasmine/stable/V9.6.17.0.ODIMIFE/
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] HRSE:
Well I'm glad you got it sorted out by yourself.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Tianhe:
Considering that A2 is at EOL now and support / updates have ceased, which is the most stable firmware/build to remain on ? Opinions are welcome to arrive at a consensus on the most bug free build for using the phone as a daily drier
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] HRSE:
do you have any plan of rooting or installing xposed?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Tianhe:
Was on a rooted build earlier, shifted to ppui. Had to use too many hacks/workarounds with magisk to hide root for some apps. Thinking of relocking bootloader and running fully official build now.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] HRSE:
Personally I think you will need to spend some effort if you root your phone (I mean for the long run, not the initial effort to root) because the apps and google play service will still update regularly even if there's no more ROM update. But if you only use basic apps (maps, uber/grab/gojek...) then probably you don't need to worry if MagiskHide is still working properly or not. The reason I asked about root/xposed was because some magisk/xposed modules or some combination of them might make your phone unstable.

Normally if you run stock ROM without any "funny tweaks" then there's no issue. The guys at Xiaomi did their testing before releasing to the whole world. Jumping to some 3rd-party fancy-named latest-Android weekly-build ROM is the same as asking for problem. However, I'm not saying stock ROM is bug-free. If you encounter some issue with the stock ROM under certain special usage scenario, and you can't live with it, then no choice but to venture.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Tianhe:
Indeed it's an effort to use rooted phone with magisk. It is a constant game of cat & mouse of hiding root from some apps and passing safety net.

The best course of option for me now would be to use 2 phones - one with root/magisk/riru/lsposed etc. The other i.e. A2 will be on stock with locked BL for apps which flatly refuse to run on UBL/root.

I know Xiaomi tests their global firmware update before release - yet some builds introduce critical bugs e.g. wifi disconnection, battery drain etc. Just wanted to get a popular opinion on the best build. Any pointers ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] HRSE:
I haven't updated my old A2 for a year, it's just lying in the drawer as a backup in case I mess up with my new phone (yes it happened before).

I didn't see any issue with my old A2 during its 2 years of service. Actually I think the screen size and thickness and weight of A2 is optimal for me, just a shame that the battery is bloated that I have to buy a new phone (background info: I have zero game in my phone, bootloader unlocked, stock ROM, Magisk with several modules, no xposed, debloated).

I always wonder how people can conclude that some ROM causes battery drain instead of the apps they installed in their phones. What's their method of testing? Is it a clean flash (erase all data)? Do they install any battery monitoring app and leave the phone unused overnight to find out the battery usage? Do they have any Magisk/xposed module installed? (these modules also consume battery but they never show up in the battery stats). Do they calibrate the battery before collecting the stats? Also bear in mind that weak WiFi and weak network signal also drain the battery.

During the 2 years, I always came to this forum to see if anyone reported any issue before flashing the new version of ROM, but I didn't see any conclusive report whether some specific ROM version was bad, except for the rolled-back versions.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Tianhe:
While coming to a conclusion about specific battery drain is hard even if one uses apps such as better battery stats, you can get a fair idea if battery drain in there in an update. I can say this because generally people do not tend to install a bunch of new apps/modules after a security patch. So before and after installing an update the app list as well as the usage scenario remains pretty much the same. Then it all comes downs to much battery you were losing before and after the update (which again is individual specific but you do get an idea).

And for people who are using Magisk etc. or altering system files, they will be aware about things like whether weak wifi / network will cause battery drain or not. For phones running MIUI, the first thing I do on a new phone is run ADB debloater to disable apps and save battery.

Again, a matter of perception regarding the builds and it's uses for an individual.

N.B. - Of course, my entire hypothesis is based on official builds; custom ROMs have too many variables. And my MI A2 is in pretty much the same state as yours !
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] HRSE:
Very few people include battery stats together with their battery drain report, but I hope they know what they're doing as you said, instead of relying on the screen on time and battery percentage and gut feeling.

Have you heard about "cmd package bg-dexopt-job"?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Tianhe:
Yes, I have heard of it and from what I understand broadly it helps in app optimization after an update. Doesn't the relevant magisk module do the same thing i.e. optimization of apps before and after the update ? (This is only for magisk users though)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] HRSE:
Is there such a magisk module? I have to run that using Automagic scheduled task because I use advanced charging controller acc and the default condition to trigger that command never happens for me.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Tianhe:
Check out Universal GMS Doze on Github. It's for Google services though; there used to be another for app optimization but I can't remember it now.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] HRSE:
Universal Gms doze is for making Google play services not exempted from battery saving mode and allowing Google services to enter doze state, it's not related to dex opt.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] cbrunos:
Thanks for the answer! Sorry I'm a noob. From there I can flash TWRP and then install magisk to root the device, right?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
You CAN install Magisk using TWRP but you can install Magisk using an patched boot.img flashed via fastboot. Extract the original boot.img from the firmware archive, open Magisk Manager and patch your extracted boot.img. Pull the patched boot.img from your device using MTP or ADB and flash it in fastboot with the command:

fastboot flash boot [/path/to/your/patched/boot.img]

Look here: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

I don't recommend installing Magisk via TWRP at this time since TWRP for the Mi A2 is in an very early and unstable state.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] mike135566:
I need Firmware V9.6.5.0.ODIMIFE please.

---------- Post added at 07:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:04 PM ----------

I need Firmware V9.6.5.0.ODIMIFE please.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Niktendo:
There are currently no images for the Mi A2 with firmware V9.6.5.0.ODIMIFE. Maybe you can try to dirty flash an OTA image with stock recovery/TWRP but no guarantee that this could work.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Leocuba92:
Hello everyone, I will tell you that I just flash my Xiaomi Mi A2 and the results are very satisfactory. I was in version V9.6.5.0 and I installed V9.6.10.0 and everything works perfectly for me, I did it via Fastboot and in this way:

1- Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock) (the information is lost) (it does a backup before).

2- Unlock CRITICAL (fastboot flashing unlock_critical)

3-Restart from FASTBOOT to EDL Mode (fastboot oem edl) (so that MiFlash Tool recognizes the phone)

4- Download Xiaomi MiFlash Tool V.2018.5.28, open, go to Driver and then Install.

5-In the SELECT button, we select the directory of the ROM, I put it in C: \ ROM

6-With the phone in EDL MODE, play REFRECAR in the MIFlashTool and see how it recognizes the phone in EDL mode and would be ready to flash.

7- Touch FLASH button and the process will start, lasts about 300 seconds

READY
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Bayy27:
If I type "fastboot flashing unlock_critical" Will it delete all data? I have Unlocked Bootloader with "fastboot oem unlock"
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] comy777:
I have the same problem, and i can't restore my phone, please help me.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] mauley:
fastboot flashing unlock_critical

Please read or search the forum properly before asking these questions which have been answered many times before :)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Leocuba92:
in both cases Wipe Data

---------- Post added at 01:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:31 PM ----------

what error ???? Because if you type FASTBOOT FLASHING UNLOCK_CRITICAL, all partitions will be unlocked and you can flash firmware
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] farizafiq:
Hi guys,

i tried to flash and got this error on mi flash tool " flash system_b error"

i already unlock the bootloader.

able to assist?

Thanks in advance!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] bassbounce:
Boot in edl mode, and flash through mi flash
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] MrPhilo:
Just got my Xiaomi Mi A2 today, so i've unlocked the bootloader but when I try to use fastboot flashing unlock_critical - it says it is already unlocked, so I'm assuming this step isn't needed anymore?

...

FAILED (remote: Device already : unlocked!)

finished. total time: 0.002s

Okay I noticed if I spam the command line it works, for example it worked first time but fails second time on below, I have full updated to September OTA before unlocking, anyone else having this problem?

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar current-slot

current-slot: b

finished. total time: 0.001s

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar current-slot

getvar:current-slot FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.002s

Edit: Change usb slot to 2.0 and it worked fine
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] bascat:
Thank you. This works for me ! OMG, I'm survived from a Magisk-update brick on Aug patch.

In addition for people who face with "fastboot flashing unlock_critical" or "fastboot oem edl" not working problems.

Download "Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tool (v1.4.3)"

and open, use it as CMD. It will surely works for the commands.

Then try to flash a stocking rom by Mi Flash Tool. : )
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] SpectraFun:
Whene i make a clean flash, i use flash_all.bat? What make flash_all_except_data? Need a open bootloader for flashing or i can i use with closed bootloader?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] rulezman:
Always use open bootloader!

All_bat remove all user data (apps, photo, music, phone call, sms, etc. Full reset to default.

Exept data not remove this. I use exept_data.bat, all work fine