yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] baster72:
You say in pie camera works good even the bootloader is unlock and drm keys lost?? I want to root the phone and i didn't because the camera problem
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Ho:
Yes. Bootloader unlocked but camera work fine

It,s a good new for us.

May be sony have removed drm key check with camera

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Yes i have
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Indashio:
Thank You It works and safetynet true on magisk :good::D
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] karrouma:
no need to the fix and patched kernel
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
Are you flashing magisk 17.3 beta? Do you have G8141 or G8142? Im trying to figure out why it works on stock kernel for me and not others.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Indashio:
I have magisk 17.1 with no changes to kernel i copy yoyr patched boot.img on Xperia G8141 with Pie rom G8142 Everything works perfect

Pixel launcher with action services and slides menu too

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-unmodified-pixel-3-launcher-t3852857

Only ARCore not updated yet for XZ Premium Pie i write issue in github
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
I have G8141 with G8142 pie fw and Magisk beta 17.3 with no changes to kernel. The beta works perfect for me and another aussie user.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Indashio:
You have an idea for activation night mode ? Pixel theme overlay and rrs does not help I copy from Pixel 3 night mode and I see activate in advance cmd overlay list but I don't see it in settings
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Indashio:
Guys autoportret from xz3 working too in camera

https://xdaforums.com/xz-premium/themes/9-0-portrait-selfie-camera-xz3-t3865744
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Indashio:
Photo playback it's showing up, but probably need to port the lock screen from XZ3 for it

Everything from XZ3 works Even dynamic vibration but of course we can not use it because we do not have it on our phone Settings.apk from xz3 too
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam.foro:
Hi,

For people who have problems.

-Install the Android 9 rom, either by newflasher or flashtool.

-Once the system is started, turn off.

-Install twrp, enter into recovery and reinstall twrp (In some cases it does not save recovery).

-Install kernel, either original or patched with magisk by hand.

-Install magisk or supersu.

-Restart and enjoy.

* If the system does not work correctly, wipe and format all. Reinstall and enjoy.

All files in mega, I'll to upload the complete rom.

Good luck!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam.foro:
ROM Uploaded!

All necessary in mega, I think...

View attachment 4639950
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Ho:
No luck for me

Install twrp

Install bootpatches.img

Install magisk framework

Reboot and still boot loops

?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] beammer335d:
G8142 here, worked as soon as I flashed .306. there was no need to patch.img

Installed 17.1, camera working just fine
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Ho:
You're right. No need to patch anything. Just flash masgisk.LOLL
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xrenoix:
Hello friend i change the name on this thread ! My phone is locked i have not need root and Other !!! ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xueyaotianxia:
G8142, on Pie now. Very fast, camera works with unlocked bootloader, no drm issues. I am very happy with the update.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] exmeaw:
G8142 with unlocked boot-loader camera work fine , Installed TWRP and Magisk no need to patch anything
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] N.Y.Gazz:
what twrp do you have flash? i tried but bootloop ..

Envoyé de mon G8142 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Miustone:
The funny thing is that talked to SONY about XperiFix around 6 or 7 Months ago and that this Guy is making Money with this SONY DRM workaround. Seems that SONY does not Supports such People and since the DRM Stuff was never a save Thing for them do they just have changed something. Not that i was the one who forced that but i'm pretty sure SONY was aware of this since XDA is a Public Forum and that was the Point to fix that Issue with the Xperia Phones. No unfunctional Hardware anymore in any Xperia Devices from now on! XDA should Feature that Fact that People find back to Xperia Devices and custom Development. SONY really deserves that!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
Lockscreen is SystemUI related and the dynamic vibration will not work due the old vibrator engine, xz2 and xz3 have the new one.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Indashio:
Yes I write about this. I open system UI from xz premium and see Xperia loops clock but it is not active I thing it is possible port system UI from xz3 Ambient settings app working on xz premium We need now port System UI with Xperia loops clock and lockscreen if we want to use functions from photos
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ShirowXXX:
Camera is good, but Xperia backup and restore does not work.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] exmeaw:
I used this one :good:

https://dl.twrp.me/maple/twrp-3.2.3-0-maple.img.html
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam.foro:
The system boot and work fine without root and twrp?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
Because you have root and on my xz2 it also not work anymore
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] pw1nce:
hi guys, I installed the pie firmware and flashed twrp but whenever I flash magisk, it stucks on power by Android and reboots again n again, I tried 17.1 and 17.3, can any one help me with this or a link to their working magisk? I've dual sim xz premium. Ty
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xpt1:
works nice on G8141,

i just flashed .306 --> factory reset ---> Flash recovery twrp ----> Flash Magics 17.1 DONE! all works: camera and root

so dont worry if u have g8141
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] N.Y.Gazz:
Factory reset without twrp installed ?[emoji848][emoji848]

Envoyé de mon G8142 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xpt1:
yes start one time pie and make factory reset in Settings after that i flashed twrp
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] N.Y.Gazz:
LOL OK. I misunderstood your comment bro[emoji6]

Envoyé de mon G8142 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ricardo99831390:
is this with all the DRM features or just the camera??
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] jesus_mj185:
I think just for the camera, in this configuration it doesn't seem to work
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xpt1:
for me is all enable and works fine
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] SilverGamer_YT:
Yes there is still something which doesn't work at all is the video colour enhancement
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] 08187820:
can you help me in any way? how do you flash a firmware for g8142 in g8141?

I have a premium xz with bootloader unlocked and with flashtool if I try to flash the pie vietnam firmware I have error that this firmware is not suitable for my device.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] N.Y.Gazz:
yes it was the same for me. you have to use newflasher. I use the v13.

Envoyé de mon G8142 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] 08187820:
OK thanks a lot, but then I have to reconfigure all the phone, wifi, account and reinstall all the apps?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] raven213:
any word on volte or wifi calling working? and how to setup?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] N.Y.Gazz:
Yèp[emoji6]

Envoyé de mon G8142 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] LukeyWolf:
Nope, just delete appslog, diag, persist, ssd and userdata and you won't have to wipe everything
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Miustone:
As long as No one Cracks that too will SONY not Change the need for DRMs. It was just a shame that the Hardware was not fully functional anymore after unlocking the Bootloader. Color Enhancements or Display/Video Enhancements which are not Open source and owned by SONY and are non Essential Things for a Device. 4K and HDR still works. Same for all other Functions too and as long as you don't Change the System do You also Pass Safety Net Checks. In other Words: You can Flash Your Device with Stock and AOSP and everything will work just fine with unlocked Bootloader.

Only one last Thing i miss is Treble Support to get GSI ROMs. But this can be done by our Community if someone is willed to Test...
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] rizky_zulfikar:
G8142 - Pie with Magisk 17.3

i've upgrade my G8142 to Pie and then Flash TWRP, i tried flash Magisk 17.3 and done everything works :D
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] amakuramio:
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm upgrade or stay oreo for xposed hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] shehzadprince17:
Can plz any friend give me a link to download twrp and magisk 17.3 for g8142

I want to root my phone and i have no these files
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
If you cant find the files, you shouldnt be rooting.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] shehzadprince17:
Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] enricostella:
Just in case, Pie for G8141 is there (almost) https://xpericheck.com/device/G8141
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] valek.82535@gmail.com:
[MENTION=2735815]xrenoix[/MENTION], this found for 47.2.A.0.306 in G8141??
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ak1213:
ROOT
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Illux:
Why is it people said we don't need DRM? And is color enhancement working?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] vicl89:
Do you have a fix for screen mirroring on android 9?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] SilverGamer_YT:
Color enhancement doesn't work yet but the camera it works perfectly without any issues
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] shehzadprince17:
I need files. Can plz you give me a link ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
Its on the first page... :confused:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] baster72:
After root with magisk we can't do ota uptades?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xshunin:
I flashed the Customized FR one to my DE phone and VoLTE is missing and Wi-Fi Calling option is also missing. How can I enable both?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ak1213:
xz premium ANDROID 9 ROOT
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ak1213:
hi use Newflasher and delete all *.ta file then flash rom
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xshunin:
So the ta files are some regional settings?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Magdy Yassen:
u lost drm right ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
Yes he unlocked bl then drm get wiped 4 ever
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam_2776:
I do not understand anyone can help us with the right files?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam_2776:
can you give me the details of the file to use I am a little lost

xz premium G8141 android 9

thank's
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] LazerL0rd:
We don't need it anymore unless you want video enhancement, or audio effects. Widevine won't be fixed with a DRM patch either.

It clearly works mate, look at the XDA article with my video.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam_2776:
can someone give us a detailed tutorial for install TWRP and ROOT xz premium android 9 with the correct file please

thank's
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
3rd post here

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz2/de...-3-2-2-0-touch-recovery-t3821597/post77176945
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] SilverGamer_YT:
Can you send me the direct link to see it
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] LazerL0rd:
https://www.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-android-pie-unlock-bootloader-drm-fix-camera/
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] xshunin:
How can I enable VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling? I had it before on Oreo
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam_2776:
thank you but it's for the xz2 not for the xz premium

i have update with oreo rooted to android pie and factory reset , how can i root again ?

Excuse my English

thank's
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] gamblerpl:
Regarding root in Xperia XZP G8141

-pls share all files to root by Magisk ( added patched_boot.img on MEGA doasn't work) - I understand that this boot work in G8141 -Single SIM ?

Thanks

PS. I try use boot from Oreo .... and after flash G8141-boot.img ... phone doasn't work :/ (boot)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] getZer:
Why i can't download the patched_boot.img? Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
Try in a couple of hours, its a problem on MEGA's end
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ak1213:
Not at all
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ak1213:
1.download ROM

2.delete all *.ta file also *.ta in boot folder

3.flash rom by newflasher

4.flash TWRP ARoma

5.flash magisk 17.1

6.flash kernel patch

restart to system finish

you can download twrp. and next post

https://xdaforums.com/xz-premium/development/o-m-rom-xposed-daydream-compatible-t3837055
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ak1213:
all file you need to root pie xz premium
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam_2776:
And how to fix XZp Android pie

backup restore and Xperia lounge not fond ?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] rizky_zulfikar:
can u explain how to patch the boot. img into patched_boot. img
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam.foro:
The boot.img is the original extracted from .sin.

I had problems installing magisk automatically. So I installed magisk in manual option, with the original boot.img and then install it from recovery. Once installed the modified magisk kernel worked correctly.

[emoji16]
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] rizky_zulfikar:
through the magisk with original boot. img? and then flash the patched_boot.img as the result.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam.foro:
I don't understand friend..

The files are available.

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Yes!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] rizky_zulfikar:
ok thanks mate for the explain :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam.foro:
new version

G8142_Customized CN_1308-6876_47.2.A.2.33_R5C

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tpuGLgdVSoPxwQiuR-cVZum_IjaleLoh

kernel stock attached "kernel_X-FLASH-ALL-42E5.img"

enjoy!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] N.Y.Gazz:
What news whit this update?

Envoyé de mon G8142 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] sam_2776:
And how to fix the Xperia backup restore and Xperia lounge ?

Please

Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] rizky_zulfikar:
thanks mate it work, not my for xzp but for my xz1 friend ?

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just follow the number?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] juanantofb:
Hi, sorry for my English, only speak Spanish.

If unlock bootloader, lost sound effects?

Can anybody say me, what is the correct metod to flash twrp and magisk?

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] SilverGamer_YT:
Los sonidos no alguna que otra función como la pantalla nada más es sólo una mejore de color

You will not lost any kind of sound effect for me everything works fine in android pie you will only lost the screen color enhancement
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] juanantofb:
Hi, thank you.

Now is TWRP installed, and Magisk also.

Only one problema, in recovery mode, i can not view internal and external storege from my computer, ADB algo do not work.

Regards.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ibnuzzaman:
Are u using kernel from this post or just using original.kernel?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] chitose_ndy:
Thank you!
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] juanantofb:
Hi, oficial kernel.

Where i can find no oficial kernel?

Addvantages of this kernel?.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] ibnuzzaman:
Official kernel base on firmware u flash it, thats the official kernel, but if u flash twrp, it cause bootlop, so im download the kernel from this post. I got bootloop after flash twrp with ori kernel, but this kernel from this post prevent me from bootloop

For information,

Before i install twrp, i place kernel_X-FLASH-ALL-42E5.img into internal storage, after flash twrp, i open twrp, and click install button,then im click button install image, after that i click kernel_X-FLASH-ALL-42E5.img then reboot, the bootloop not happen after that.

U can dload kernel_X-FLASH-ALL-42E5.img from this post
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] juanantofb:
Hi, thank you.

Now TWRP is not permanent installed.

I will search the kernel that you mention.

Regards.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] cimston:
Hi i got update to Pie yesterday.I never root my xzp.Can some one explain me how to do it step by step :(?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] chiang1128:
Anyone crack it?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] SammehBoii:
Do I flash patched_boot.img the reboot or just flash magisk straight after and reboot?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Pandemic:
Straight after
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] mad0701:
[MENTION=7247453]twrp[/MENTION] & Magisk

no problem at all with Pie (original TWRP, Magisk 1,73 with G8141)

[MENTION=345440]root[/MENTION] the phone instructions

with or without backup the TA. img?

Pls read the manual....

if you don't want save the TA. partition.. skip the steps: unlook the BL, install TWRP, install Pie, flash Magisk... that's all
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] tronganhha29:
Is it a rooted ROM ? Do we need to unlock bootloader ?

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Do I need to unlock bootloader ?
[Sony Xperia XZ1  Guides, News, & Discussion] Henry He:
According to XperiFirm, Android Pie Came(Vietnam ONLY )

Device: Xperia XZ1 dual (G8342)

CDA: 1310-7041

Market: Vietnam

Operator: Customized VN

Network: GENERIC

Version: 47.2.A.0.306 / R3C

Size: 2.57 GB
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] likhon02:
A2 just got pie beta.. I request anyone who has not updated yet capture the download link with adb. thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] lept_2014:
How to extract OTA link
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] likhon02:
I haven't got the update as I am not enrolled to beta.. only people who have enrolled getting the update..
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] valxtian21:
can I update? I am not registered to the beta program tho.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] likhon02:
Yes it is legit , if you have confusion head over to telegram

t.me/MiA2OffTopic
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Neel@1234:
Finally some hope. Hope it gets out of beta soon!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Sohailsamdani:
Please Check In Android P Camera2api Enabled Or Not?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] harrypakhale:
not enabled.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] pecholino:
emmc bug gone?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] harrypakhale:
Here is the ota image link : https://android.googleapis.com/pack.../e4d713dff81f1e7e31ea95f7dc971d735b1656d1.zip

If anyone could extract and make it a flashable one thru TWRP or fastboot, that would be nice.

As said above

| Credit to vel cos on the telegram group.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Technicalyog:
Can I update to this beta, I am not part of beta?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] J.D.M:
Yup
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Technicalyog:
Will i get the stable update then? Please clear it.. And will beta have any negative effects except stability issues
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Enrique25:
What about camera 2 API ? Is it enable or not
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Gokh:
Where do we join the beta program (link) ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] vgran:
I have download the .zip file but how to install it? My device is not rooted
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] J.D.M:
You can not anymore;

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-install-payload-bin-twrp-t3865319
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] akpe:
Sweet! Does anyone know what's the usual timeframe for beta versions to hit stable?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] drik05:
yeah. i saw too in google+

https://android.googleapis.com/pack.../e4d713dff81f1e7e31ea95f7dc971d735b1656d1.zipView attachment 4639082
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Technicalyog:
I downloaded the file, but no update detected... Please help... Phone is not rooted or anything else.. Its in normal mode
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] AcostaJA:
It means two or three weeks begins Android 9 rollout, private pie beta test begins in August, this beta it's a mature build almost ready fir rollout, likely Xiaomi doing a pre rollout final test with a wider user Base before official rollout.:svetius:

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Likely this a final beta, if no meaningful bugs remains it will arrive in two or three weeks
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Olivatti:
help

I got a message "invalid sparse file format at header magi" in system and vendor images

I download again, use payload and use uploaded images, same error

in sideload using ota file I got "error in /sideload/packege.zip (status 1)

bootloader is unlocked
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Adairo:
1) I've always got the same error while triying to flash system.img (this happens when flashing system.img and vendor.img) because they are larger than 512mb (something like that), you can compress the system.img by using this guide , However after flash system_sparsechunk1-x.img the phone freezes on fastboot and I have to turn off the phone and boot into fastboot to keep flashing to the other slot.

2) the OTA dump zip file is not a flasheable zip trough custom or stock recovery, you have to unpack the payload.bin and flash image by image from fastboot or twrp (install->install image) on both slots.

feel free to hit the thanks button ;)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] akpe:
And some Pie beta eye candy for those who are not enrolled in beta yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hi73TAvPTg

,
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] ArnobPlays:
what is this bro? A2 PIE FIRMWARE???
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] mma_1494:
Anyone who has updated, hows the battery life?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] verttl:
Has anyone managed to get gcam working? It seems that changing value of camera.hal3 isn't enough. I have tried several different versions and everyone of them crashes at startup.