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Is anybody want Xiaomi to release kernel sources for mi a1 ?

Hello guys
I have noticed that there is no kernel sources launched for mi a1 yet.Being an android one phone its kernel sources should be uploaded .
What are you thinking please comment and vote in the poll.

I'm sure they'll release it, just give it time...

"When asked about the status of kernel sources for its devices (with a specific mention of the Mi A1 from our end), Mr. Mani commented that Xiaomi’s focus is on providing quality kernel sources and not just uploaded for the sake of it (we assume he meant complying with the GPL…), like several OEMs in the lower budget market tend to do (if they release sources at all). The internal goal of the company is to release kernel sources within three months. Mr. Mani also commented that unlocking the bootloader of Xiaomi devices does not void warranty."
From the interview with Jai Mani
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2-indian-launch-review/

Just give it time. Also Mi A1 has the same specs as mi 5x or I'm wrong? someone could port a ROM from that phone to ours I think

vraciu' said:
Just give it time. Also Mi A1 has the same specs as mi 5x or I'm wrong? someone could port a ROM from that phone to ours I think
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The Mi 5X also doesn't have its kernel source uploaded, just yet.

Is this a joke? A brand that want to be respected and doesn't comply with GPLv2? Don't buy their crap, please...

Turn A1 into Mi 5X or not?

I am about to receive my Mi A1. In general, I do prefer MIUI over plain stock Android (...yes, I know that is not that common ). So naturally, I am thinking about to directly flash the A1 into a Mi 5X.
What are your opinions? Anybody here who has done it? Bugs afterwards? OTA?

Not going to work... You could brick the device..

I hear somethink about differences in partitions so better just don't do that because you can REALLY brick your phone.

Mi A1 has A/B partition which allows seamless updates whereas Mi 5X has the normal single partition. I suggest you to wait for about a month. Xiaomi will release the kernel sources (hopefully) this month and developers will make a MIUI ROM. If you tried to flash the Mi 5X ROM, you will end up bricking your phone.

Thread about "A1 into a Mi 5X" No 958484383828284.
What happened to XDA and moderating team?
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If you wanted MIUI, you should've gotten yourself a Mi 5X. What's this nonsense thing, flash A1 into Mi 5x? It won't work. Be prepared for trouble if you try to do so.
Wait for kernel sources to be available, development to swing in. There will be a number of custom ROMs including MIUI.

KloNom said:
I am about to receive my Mi A1. In general, I do prefer MIUI over plain stock Android (...yes, I know that is not that common ). So naturally, I am thinking about to directly flash the A1 into a Mi 5X.
What are your opinions? Anybody here who has done it? Bugs afterwards? OTA?
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Please, before asking anything read and search, there are many many many threads about A1 vs 5X. If you want Miui just because of Miui and no other reason than I can't get it why you bought A1, 5X is in general cheaper then A1.
Can't wait for Xiaomi to release kernel sources and someone ports Miui so this can stop.

OTA vs flushing

I bought a new MI A1 which came with the august patch. I expected it to update but no OTA upgrades were found. I used mi.com/verify/#imei_en and saw that I have a mi 5x imei with a global rom.
what is the difference between 5x with global rom and a "pure" A1?
what are the differences between an A1 that got OTA oreo vs if I flush to the latest global rom myself?
the company says there is no such thing as a global rom mi 5x. they are saying mi 5x with global rom is A1. is this true? if so why am I not getting any update?
I am a bit frustrated so thank you for the help

shai02002 said:
I bought a new MI A1 which came with the august patch. I expected it to update but no OTA upgrades were found. I used mi.com/verify/#imei_en and saw that I have a mi 5x imei with a global rom.
what is the difference between 5x with global rom and a "pure" A1?
what are the differences between an A1 that got OTA oreo vs if I flush to the latest global rom myself?
the company says there is no such thing as a global rom mi 5x. they are saying mi 5x with global rom is A1. is this true? if so why am I not getting any update?
I am a bit frustrated so thank you for the help
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From what i can undersand you have an mI 5x and not the mi a1. The seeller sold you an mi 5x with the mi a1 rom on it, so no updates. for you. Sorry. I believe that you were tricked.

taurelio said:
From what i can undersand you have an mI 5x and not the mi a1. The seeller sold you an mi 5x with the mi a1 rom on it, so no updates. for you. Sorry. I believe that you were tricked.
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If I flush the rome to oreo will I get the same phone as an updated a1 but without ota?
The phone was cheaper so if everything is completely the same but without ota i will not fight the seller to return the phone and get my money back

Try getting refund!

I'm sorry but you can't "flush" your phone. You can do that to a toilet tho.
Also, from where did you bought the phone? You just bought a Mi5x with a MiA1 rom. Don't buy stuff from unreliable sources even if it's cheap.

shai02002 said:
If I flush the rome to oreo will I get the same phone as an updated a1 but without ota?
The phone was cheaper so if everything is completely the same but without ota i will not fight the seller to return the phone and get my money back
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There are many online sellers that sell mi 5x with mi a1 rom( sometimes referred to as fake ROM). Unfortunately, you can't install OTA by forcing it, or cannot use any fastboot ROM of Mi A1. If you do, your phone will definitely get hard bricked. You can head to the Mi 5x forum on XDA to find out more.

guy_infinity said:
There are many online sellers that sell mi 5x with mi a1 rom( sometimes referred to as fake ROM). Unfortunately, you can't install OTA by forcing it, or cannot use any fastboot ROM of Mi A1. If you do, your phone will definitely get hard bricked. You can head to the Mi 5x forum on XDA to find out more.
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Thank you

Can we get Elemental X Kernel Support for MI A1 ??

can we make a thread for flar2 to ask him to support Mi A1 Device ???

You can PM him. But it's his choice. He may not have time to support our device.
Maybe someone can use his source as base (our device is 3.18.x i don't know whether elementalX has 3.18 branch)

Would be nice to have some more options regarding custom kernels for this device.
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Can we get official iOS port to mi A1? If we message apple enough I think apple will be forced to port working iOS on our beloved mi A1...
God you people are ridiculous... Devs work on their own free time and you guys don't have a right to ask for anything.

Can i flash MI 5x china rom in my MI A1 as they r hving same hardwares or visa versa?

Hello Developers,
As MI 5x china, and MI A1 global having the same chip set underneath,
so, can i able to shift MI 5x china rom in my MI A1 global
or
can i shift MI A1 global rom in my MI 5x,
I have both the devices.
Please let me know.
Thank You in advance.

No, no and no.

Grave mistake!
subhan18 said:
Hello Developers,
As MI 5x china, and MI A1 global having the same chip set underneath,
so, can i able to shift MI 5x china rom in my MI A1 global
or
can i shift MI A1 global rom in my MI 5x,
I have both the devices.
Please let me know.
Thank You in advance.
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No,never do that!You are gonna brick your phone if you do that.MI 5x and MI A1 are NOT IDENTICALLY SAME.

paveu241 said:
No, no and no.
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But why bro ...
it's a same hardware just OS apart them both,
same internals, same chipset , then how they differ just from UI .. ?

If you think it would work, then we would have the miui rom from mi5x to mi a1 for a long time ago.
But it's not what you think, as above says it's not identical same device, so we can't do that unless someone would like to port it.
You can try it, but make sure you have another spare phone to use because it would brick your phone.

tanapak1 said:
If you think it would work, then we would have the miui rom from mi5x to mi a1 for a long time ago.
But it's not what you think, as above says it's not identical same device, so we can't do that unless someone would like to port it.
You can try it, but make sure you have another spare phone to use because it would brick your phone.
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It's pointless to explain all these to these kids. They will never understand/agree. let them learn from their mistakes.