How to Install Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Mi A2

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

Thanks to Project Treble and Developers at XDA, you can now update and install Android 9.0 Pie on your Xiaomi Mi A2.

How to manually Install Official Firmware on Mi A2 via Fastboot Commands

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

When you pick-up your Xiaomi Mi A2 and attempt to Install Official Firmware via Xiaomi's Flash Tool "MiFlash", you will get an error, well i received one. After spending a few hours with the Mi A2 and its Firmware stuff, I've figured out manual method to Install it.

You'll need ADB and Fastboot, Xiaomi Mi A2 (Unboxing) Official Fastboot Firmware which you can download from Xiaomi's MIUI Forum, and a Desktop, Phew..

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Below are the Steps on How to manually Install Official Android Firmware on your Xiaomi Mi A2 via Fastboot - 

1) Extract the Fastboot Firmware and Open Images folder where you'll find all the System, Boot, and other Image files.

2) Extract and paste the ADB and Fastboot files to the Fastboot Firmware Images folder, which you extracted in Step 1.

3) Open Fastboot via CMD and Paste all the below Commands -

fastboot flash bluetooth_a bluetooth.img
fastboot flash bluetooth_b bluetooth.img
fastboot flash devcfg_a devcfg.img
fastboot flash devcfg_b devcfg.img
fastboot flash dsp_a dsp.img
fastboot flash dsp_b dsp.img
fastboot flash modem_a modem.img
fastboot flash modem_b modem.img
fastboot flash xbl_a xbl.img
fastboot flash xbl_b xbl.img
fastboot flash pmic_a pmic.img
fastboot flash pmic_b pmic.img
fastboot flash rpm_a rpm.img
fastboot flash rpm_b rpm.img
fastboot flash tz_a tz.img
fastboot flash tz_b tz.img
fastboot flash hyp_a hyp.img
fastboot flash hyp_b hyp.img
fastboot flash keymaster_a keymaster.img
fastboot flash keymaster_b keymaster.img
fastboot flash cmnlib64_a cmnlib64.img
fastboot flash cmnlib64_b cmnlib64.img
fastboot flash cmnlib_a cmnlib.img
fastboot flash cmnlib_b cmnlib.img
fastboot flash abl_a abl.elf
fastboot flash abl_b abl.elf
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
fastboot flash system_a system.img
fastboot flash system_b system.img
fastboot flash vendor_a vendor.img
fastboot flash vendor_b vendor.img
fastboot flash mdtp_a mdtp.img
fastboot flash mdtp_b mdtp.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash splash splash.img
fastboot flash mdtpsecapp_a mdtpsecapp.img
fastboot flash mdtpsecapp_b mdtpsecapp.img
fastboot flash storsec storsec.mbn
fastboot reboot

4) Enjoy!

Download Links?

Fastboot and ADB - Download Here

Xiaomi Mi A2 Firmware - Download Here

5th Soak Test for Moto G5s Plus Now Taking Place, Official Oreo expected September 2nd week

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

Still waiting for the Android Oreo update for your Moto G5 Series phone? All we know at this point is that, yes, Motorola is testing Oreo on Moto G5s Plus, Moto G5 Plus and their non-plus models. The company isn’t providing a timetable like it did earlier this year, though. That’s likely because it doesn’t want to give false hope and disappointment to their customers.

Now, Motorola is rolling out another update for the Moto G5s Plus running Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of OPS28.65-36 for the G5s Plus. Note that this is the 5th Soak test Oreo 8.1 Update the G5s Plus is getting. The update brings Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes, and enhancements.

This is most likely the last Soak Test update for the G5s Plus, Motorola is expected to release the Official Android 8.1 Oreo for the G5s Plus starting 2nd week of September. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Thanks Vivek!

New OnePlus 6T Confirmed by Russian Certification

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

OnePlus is widely expected to unveil the OnePlus 6T on October 2018. Today, Russian Certification confirmed the OnePlus's upcoming Android flagship, the OnePlus 6T. The EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) listing also confirms the Model number of 6T as A6013.

OnePlus 6T is expected to feature a Waterdrop Display just like recently announced Oppo and Vivo Smartphone. Will be powered by Snapdragon 845 CPU, 6/8GB of RAM, 64/128/256GB of Internal Storage and other high-end Specs.

Recently Cnet reported that OnePlus is working exclusively with T-Mobile for the US variant of OnePlus 6T. The company plans to announce this new Smartphone later in October at a price tag starting $550.

Excited? We will let you know once get more information about the OnePlus 6T. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

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OnePlus 6 Gets Official Android Pie HydrogenOS Beta 2 with September Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 24, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. OnePlus has already confirmed the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

Just a few days back, we reported that HydrogenOS Firmware based on Android 9.0 Pie is now available for the OnePlus 6. This Firmware is for their Chinese customers with Chinese and English language support. The Firmware comes with few Pre-installed Chinese apps and has no Google apps included, but you can download and flash it manually.

Now OnePlus 6 on HydrogenOS Android Pie Beta is getting another update with latest September 2018 Patch, tons of Fixes (Launcher, Phone, Status Bar, and Settings).

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more.

OnePlus plans to update the Global OnePlus 6 to Android Pie Open Beta starting this week. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

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