Installing Ubuntu Touch to a Xiaomi Mi A2 with Android 10
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@mrt10001 @nero355 This archive https://github.com/ubports-xiaomi-sdm660/artifacts/releases/download/v0.1/jasmine_sprout_stock_android9.zip (after extraction) cannot be flashed with MiFlash. it says "can't find flash_all.bat"
What I can do to install Android 9 (provided by ubports) on my device ?
@mrt10001 said in Installing Ubuntu Touch to a Xiaomi Mi A2 with Android 10:
try installing UT with Android 10 first, it may just work. As I said, I download and use Android Studio as it installs the correct and latest Fastboot and ADB drivers and has always worked for me.
In the ubports web site they say that a particular Android version must be installed first. I can't take the risks !
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@embeddedmz If you don't want to take the risk, don't flash Ubuntu Touch, there is a risk in flashing a phone or tablet with any ROM, it is just having the wherewithal step back and work through any issues. I have had Ubuntu Touch fail to install many times and worked through, I have not bricked any phone or tablet installing it (I am currently trying with the Mi Note 3 which I failed miserably with, but will have another go). Persistence is key to doing this (I first flashed my BQ Aquaris e4.5 first, then did Nexus 4 and 5 to really get the hang of it and iron out my own self perceived issues) and thinking it is always recoverable - the vast majority of time it is.
Some of the links may be outdated, but here is the link i have used.
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Now, I'm stuck here (In Windows 10 the name of the device is "Failed to boot") The Xiaomi Mi A2 is showing android one and unlocked.That's why they say it requires a specific Adnroid version from UBPorts
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@mrt10001 What can I do now ? The MiFlash can't recognize my phone anymore
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@mrt10001 Under fastboot it is recognized by MiFlash, so I can use an official image to restore the system !
Update : I reinstalled Android 10 with an image downloaded here : https://c.mi.com/in/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
So, it is confirmed : we do need to install that particular UBPorts Android 9 version but it can't be done with XiaomiFlash
I will try with Ubuntu when I get back home, maybe things will be different (curse you gooooogle) !
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@embeddedmz here is the link to all Mi A2 firmware. use a global image and a fastboot image (not recovery). Persevere, the firmware flash may take longer than expected.
Here is a link to my experience. The ADB issue appears to be caused by the ADB version. Other factors could be the version of the installer (recommended is 0.8.9-beta), the USB port you are using and the USB cable.
Unfortunately, it is not always so straightforward, but keep asking if you get stuck
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@mrt10001 said in Installing Ubuntu Touch to a Xiaomi Mi A2 with Android 10:
@embeddedmz here is the link to all Mi A2 firmware. use a global image and a fastboot image (not recovery). Persevere, the firmware flash may take longer than expected.
Even better : Use the Stock MIUI Android ROM that your phone was sold with!
- EEA model = Use EEA Stock MIUI Android ROM
- Global model = Use Global Stock MIUI Android ROM
- India model = Use India Stock MIUI Android ROM
- China model = Use China Stock MIUI Android ROM
Good luck!
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@embeddedmz , not sure if root cause is same but I had same problem. On other chat I found some people saying issue could be in USB 3 port. I switched from my Ubuntu laptop (which I experience problem at same stage) to Mac from 2015 and ubports installer managed did the job there
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@mkarpicki After installing a fresh Android 10 image, now I can boot TWRP.
I finally succeeded in installing Ubuntu Touch thanks to the link you have posted. Thank you
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