is downgrading from December 2018 update to August 2018 Possible? - Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers

Is downgrading possible from December 2018 to August 2018? I see that the note 9 also just received Pie Update. Are we able to downgrade since it's in the same firmware just different patches and security level? My phone preformed so much better on the August 2018 security level.

Yes. Just flash it with ODIN.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Yes. Just flash it with ODIN.
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It will work 100 percent? No brick or anything?

shawnsingh said:
It will work 100 percent? No brick or anything?
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I just said it would work. Just use ODIN to flash the firmware.
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You can downgrade all you want as long as the bootloader is the same version. You can't downgrade the bootloader, but since all the Note 9s are still on bootloader v1, you're good to go.

I tired it and it didnt work? So I dont know what went wrong. It was stuck on setup connection.

shawnsingh said:
I tired it and it didnt work? So I dont know what went wrong. It was stuck on setup connection.
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That's a common issue. Try a different USB port or a different computer. You can also try doing a factory reset through recovery then booting directly into download mode.
If that doesn't work, use the power of Google and look up other solutions.

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Did anyone capture the Stagefright OTA for the XT1053?

I am trying to check for updates but I am not seeing the recent update that is being pushed out yet, so I was wondering if someone managed to capture the OTA file
Here are the details:
Firmware Version: MSM8960PRO_BP_23255.138.89.00R
Kernel Version: 3.4.42-gb476356 hudsoncm @ ilclbld99 # 1 Tue Aug 25 07:43:11 CDT 2015
System Version: 222.27.5.ghost_row.Retail.en.US
Build Number: LPA23.12-15.5
Pulled this off my phone: https://mega.nz/#!a4Mz2BiQ!VSxGh6g2oLviQ5yO9bhlh9-MCVBTf3GE7vzYZ3ZYvw0
But I haven't been able to apply it, even after using fastboot to flash stock system partition. All the hashes fail comparison.
All my attempts at taking this have failed as well, I even reflashed stock 5.1 from Motorola and tried. Have you tried sideloading this?
crpeck said:
All my attempts at taking this have failed as well, I even reflashed stock 5.1 from Motorola and tried. Have you tried sideloading this?
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Yes, I think it is a bad OTA. It failed at me as well.
Benoe said:
Yes, I think it is a bad OTA. It failed at me as well.
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My phone won't even start now. I disabled and uninstalled xPosed and flashed the stock recovery, and restarted and it let me download and install the update. Then I check my phone and it won't start. I get the boot screen with the rotating globe, then just a black screen. Scouring the forums for a fix.
I've tried re-locking the bootloader but can't seem to get that to work now that I've moved to 5.1. The method I used previously just fails. It looked like unlocked bootloaders were failing on the update.
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adamkaye said:
My phone won't even start now. I disabled and uninstalled xPosed and flashed the stock recovery, and restarted and it let me download and install the update. Then I check my phone and it won't start. I get the boot screen with the rotating globe, then just a black screen. Scouring the forums for a fix.
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I hate to say this, but, did you try powering it off & back on? Ever since 5.1 whenever I've reloaded the firmware the initial boot always locked up on me.
someone has succeded with the update here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/official-moto-x-stagefright-patched-libs-t3200734/page7
crpeck said:
I've tried re-locking the bootloader but can't seem to get that to work now that I've moved to 5.1. The method I used previously just fails. It looked like unlocked bootloaders were failing on the update.
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I hate to say this, but, did you try powering it off & back on? Ever since 5.1 whenever I've reloaded the firmware the initial boot always locked up on me.
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I do have an unlocked bootloader on my XT1053 Dev Edition, so maybe you're right, unlocked BLs can't upgrade? Damn shame. I ended up having to format the system partition and completely sideload the stock 5.1 ROM from scratch. Such a pain. I'm holding off on upgrading for now. Either going to get a new phone soon anyway or start flashing ROMs. I never felt the need to flash anything fancy on here since stock Android + Moto's tweaks + some Xposed/GravityBox magic were perfect for me, but I may have to flash something that has Stagefright built in.
I should add, at this point, I'm just glad to have a working phone. I'm no magician with this stuff, and there was a point last night where I thought I had completely bricked my phone.
Check out the link in post #7 above - it worked for me.

Oreo OTAs

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Should I bother trying this? What's new? I'm on U firmware which I like but should I wipe to go to Oreo?
Anybody tried this?
vineet381 said:
Anybody tried this?
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Personally I think is not worth it. This is not final build and will delete data from your device. Then next one will show up in couple days or even (maybe) tomorrow. If I will you I will wait for around another 3-4 weeks to get more stable build.
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I tried it -- the installation took about an hour in Recovery, mainly stayed in the "Patching system files". This install *WILL* wipe your phone (not your SD card though).
The build was super fast (even faster than a fresh Nougat flash).
There were two things that caused me to flash back to Nougat.
- The Wi-Fi was extremely weak. At my desk at work, I can normally see 6 Wi-Fi networks. 4 of them are in my office. With Oreo, I could only see two of them, and it struggled to stay connected to the one that I normally have full signal on.
- Also, my AT&T Gear S2 Classic could not be connected. Upon attempting to pair (after confirming the PIN on phone/watch) Samsung Gear gave a message stating that I need to ensure my phone was compatible and that I had the latest Samsung Gear app. I confirmed that there were no available updates for ANYTHING in the Play Store and Galaxy Apps. Both stores showed that my app was up to date.
If it weren't for those two issues, I'd still be on the Oreo build right now.
Another point -- I experienced my first freeze/reboot on this phone in Oreo. I've had the phone since June of last year and never had any freeze/reboot issues previously. Never dropped or gotten the phone wet, etc.
Hope this helps anyone who is wanting to flash the build!
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Anybody tried this?
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DO you know can i install this update on my 935U model and how can i do it ?
You need to ODIN to 935A's latest build (BRA1) then you can upgrade to this Oreo build by flashing it in Recovery.
Janitor87 said:
DO you know can i install this update on my 935U model and how can i do it ?
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Can you please provide me with the link on this Odin file because I can not find any working link. NOw i'm using BKQH1
nivron said:
You need to ODIN to 935A's latest build (BRA1) then you can upgrade to this Oreo build by flashing it in Recovery.
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BRA1 ODIN Files
Thanks to @norbarb for that link. I downloaded it the other day. You will have to unRAR the files after you open the initial ZIP file -- otherwise ODIN won't find the files.
Janitor87 said:
Can you please provide me with the link on this Odin file because I can not find any working link. NOw i'm using BKQH1
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I don't have a windows PC at the moment. Can you plz provide me with a OTA update files. I updated G935AUCS4BQH1-to-S4BQJ2
HOw much updates i should update to the G935AUCS4BRA1
Thank you.
nivron said:
BRA1 ODIN Files
Thanks to @norbarb for that link. I downloaded it the other day. You will have to unRAR the files after you open the initial ZIP file -- otherwise ODIN won't find the files.
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Janitor87 said:
I don't have a windows PC at the moment. Can you plz provide me with a OTA update files. I updated G935AUCS4BQH1-to-S4BQJ2
HOw much updates i should update to the G935AUCS4BRA1
Thank you.
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Without a PC, you cannot update to Oreo unless you're already on the AT&T G935A firmware.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
As far as I can tell, there's not an OTA sideload update path to BRA1. Someone else may be able to chime in with it.
I assume you are not an AT&T customer, otherwise you could use the official OTA method to get to BRA1.
Janitor87 said:
I don't have a windows PC at the moment. Can you plz provide me with a OTA update files. I updated G935AUCS4BQH1-to-S4BQJ2
HOw much updates i should update to the G935AUCS4BRA1
Thank you.
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Janitor87 said:
I don't have a windows PC at the moment. Can you plz provide me with a OTA update files. I updated G935AUCS4BQH1-to-S4BQJ2
HOw much updates i should update to the G935AUCS4BRA1
Thank you.
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https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48775/1488/SS-G935AUCS4BQJ2-to-U4BQK2-UP
https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48775/1488/SS-G935AUCU4BQK2-to-S4BQL1-UP
https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48775/1488/SS-G935AUCS4BQL1-to-S4BRA1-UP
https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48775/1488/SS-G935AUCS4BRA1-to-U4CRB5-UP
In that order
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You are right. I'm using the Verizon 935V model anbd now I flashed ATT firmware and wanna try to install OREO update
nivron said:
As far as I can tell, there's not an OTA sideload update path to BRA1. Someone else may be able to chime in with it.
I assume you are not an AT&T customer, otherwise you could use the official OTA method to get to BRA1.
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Janitor87 said:
You are right. I'm using the Verizon 935V model anbd now I flashed ATT firmware and wanna try to install OREO update
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You're in luck then, I've laid out all the OTAs you need to install to your device.
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I'm trying to update now.... I will inform if I will be a lucky man and successfully update my phone
FatalONEM8 said:
You're in luck then, I've laid out all the OTAs you need to install to your device.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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[email protected]:/home/alex/Downloads# adb sideload update.zip
serving: 'update.zip' (~31%) * failed to read command: Success
I can not update
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I found my issue I forgot to enable USB debugging mode. It has fixed my issue.
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Janitor87 said:
I'm trying to update now.... I will inform if I will be a lucky man and successfully update my phone
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[email protected]:/home/alex/Downloads# adb sideload update.zip
serving: 'update.zip' (~31%) * failed to read command: Success
I can not update
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nivron said:
I tried it -- the installation took about an hour in Recovery, mainly stayed in the "Patching system files". This install *WILL* wipe your phone (not your SD card though).
The build was super fast (even faster than a fresh Nougat flash).
There were two things that caused me to flash back to Nougat.
- The Wi-Fi was extremely weak. At my desk at work, I can normally see 6 Wi-Fi networks. 4 of them are in my office. With Oreo, I could only see two of them, and it struggled to stay connected to the one that I normally have full signal on.
- Also, my AT&T Gear S2 Classic could not be connected. Upon attempting to pair (after confirming the PIN on phone/watch) Samsung Gear gave a message stating that I need to ensure my phone was compatible and that I had the latest Samsung Gear app. I confirmed that there were no available updates for ANYTHING in the Play Store and Galaxy Apps. Both stores showed that my app was up to date.
If it weren't for those two issues, I'd still be on the Oreo build right now.
Another point -- I experienced my first freeze/reboot on this phone in Oreo. I've had the phone since June of last year and never had any freeze/reboot issues previously. Never dropped or gotten the phone wet, etc.
Hope this helps anyone who is wanting to flash the build!
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Thanks for the feeback, I tried this and I agree on weak Wifi on Oreo. I will keep and play with it for sometime before going back to Nougat. Hopefully new stable version shows up soon.
You are a lucky man because i'm flashing via adb and only 59 %. Which issue with a WiFi ? Can you please provide me more information and maybe do you know who will it fix ?
Thank you
vineet381 said:
Thanks for the feeback, I tried this and I agree on weak Wifi on Oreo. I will keep and play with it for sometime before going back to Nougat. Hopefully new stable version shows up soon.
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vineet381 said:
Thanks for the feeback, I tried this and I agree on weak Wifi on Oreo. I will keep and play with it for sometime before going back to Nougat. Hopefully new stable version shows up soon.
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I face the same issues you have described. Originally after applying the Oreo update, I was not able to enable Bluetooth nor WiFi. I had to reboot to recovery and wipe cache.
Once that was done, I was able to get WiFi and Bluetooth to work.
I have the Galaxy Fit2 and was not able to sync watch to the phone with the same error you received. ( I tried the version 3..1.80.80109 of Samsung Accessory Service as suggested in another thread, no luck.)
WiFi as you described is pitiful, luckily I don't rely on WiFi as much so I will continue on with this Oreo build.
Does anyone know how to turn off the red heart rate sensor light off? It is accidentally turning on even if I dont get my finger on it after oreo update
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Janitor87 said:
You are a lucky man because i'm flashing via adb and only 59 %. Which issue with a WiFi ? Can you please provide me more information and maybe do you know who will it fix ?
Thank you
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Wifi issue meaning weak signals in Wifi connection on Oreo. I simply followed the steps in flashing through SD card and it took a while (40 mins or so) but eventually it went through the install.

Has anyone installed Galaxy Note 8 One UI Beta? Link with instructions included.

Has anyone tested the latest beta leaks for the Note 8 One UI N950USQU5DRL5, DRL6, or DRL7. Here is a LINK to Androidsage with instructions. I am tempted to install however I have a Gear S2 watch and Gear VR. If I read correctly DRL6 and 7 work with the gear wearable. Here is another LINK that I found that you should look at before installing the latest beta leaks.
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Has anyone tested the latest beta leaks for the Note 8 One UI N950USQU5DRL5, DRL6, or DRL7. Here is a LINK to Androidsage with instructions. I am tempted to install however I have a Gear S2 watch and Gear VR. If I read correctly DRL6 and 7 work with the gear wearable. Here is another LINK that I found that you should look at before installing the latest beta leaks.
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A little search would have helped you out here.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-8/help/update-to-pie-announced-t3881335
I've installed N950USQU5DRL7 and both my Gear S2 watch and my Gear VR are working without any problems. So far so good. I changed my theme back to default theme to set the night mode for dark ui and it's working. I'll update this thread if I find any problems.
Only thing I see missing on drl7 is super slow-mo
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Will we be able to get ota's if we manually flashed the drl7 update?
gabesir said:
Only thing I see missing on drl7 is super slow-mo
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Will we be able to get ota's if we manually flashed the drl7 update?
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No.. Have to flash back to CRK1.
I wanted DRL7 after having done the DRL5 update...........so had to Odin back to CRK1.......................phone was in a bootloop for several hours before I was able to get into Recovery mode................so not looking forward to doing again to get the official Pie update, but will have to at some point.
anyone have a CRK1 spr file to DL please
.........with very detailed instructions would be helpful, don't want to get into a bootloop.
ycats said:
.........with very detailed instructions would be helpful, don't want to get into a bootloop.
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did you flash CRK1? whats the issue?
ycats said:
I wanted DRL7 after having done the DRL5 update...........so had to Odin back to CRK1.......................phone was in a bootloop for several hours before I was able to get into Recovery mode................so not looking forward to doing again to get the official Pie update, but will have to at some point.
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You just need to make sure you hold the buttons down securely so they don't come up a little bit and it's a lot harder to keep them held down with a case on the phone.. You need to hold all 3 buttons for up to 2 minutes sometimes and if you don't that's why you get stuck in a boot loop..
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did you flash CRK1? whats the issue?
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I did the Odin back to CRK1 and after it "passed" and rebooted, got into a continuous bootloop for several hours.
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MrMike2182 said:
You just need to make sure you hold the buttons down securely so they don't come up a little bit and it's a lot harder to keep them held down with a case on the phone.. You need to hold all 3 buttons for up to 2 minutes sometimes and if you don't that's why you get stuck in a boot loop..
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I had removed the case and held the three buttons for five minutes.
ycats said:
I did the Odin back to CRK1 and after it "passed" and rebooted, got into a continuous bootloop for several hours.
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I had removed the case and held the three buttons for five minutes.
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I read that another user said they had to hold it for over 7 minutes?? That seems excessive but idk I've never had that problem yet.
ycats said:
I did the Odin back to CRK1 and after it "passed" and rebooted, got into a continuous bootloop for several hours.
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I had removed the case and held the three buttons for five minutes.
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I just remembered something.. If it ever does that to you again open a command prompt or terminal and send the reboot recovery through ADB. I know you know how to use adb but to those of you who don't know just type "adb shell reboot recovery" without the quotes obviously and wait for the phone to do it.. It may work and it may not..
Well, might have to see if it does................I know CRK1 was the update for December, isn't there a newer one for Oreo for January?
Im aware that the one ui android pie update will be dropping soon but im interested in trying this method for testing it before the official release. My question is are you all using sprint carrier locked devices or unlocked devices?

New MI A2 from authorized dealer not getting OTA updates

Currently on version 8.1.0 at patch level Nov 5 2018.
Any idea how to resolve ?
Is it possible they removed the update from the server?
kalda01 said:
Currently on version 8.1.0 at patch level Nov 5 2018.
Any idea how to resolve ?
Is it possible they removed the update from the server?
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Hi!, I have the same problem here. I got yesterday my mi a2 and can't update to android pie, I'm in the same patch that you are.
hi the same thing has happened with me. received my red mia2 4/64 today but with 8.1 and nov 5 2018 security patch. i am on a strong wifi network but still no updates visible. tried flashing recent rom from mi website but i get the error flash error mismatching image and device.
i am out of ideas now.
Intersting to point out, that about a month ago we bought another MI A2 from same dealer (different color) and it was already running version 9 and not 8.1.
kalda01 said:
Intersting to point out, that about a month ago we bought another MI A2 from same dealer (different color) and it was already running version 9 and not 8.1.
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Sounds like your dealer is Dodgy
solved
simply download the files from given link. they are edited bat and sh files to fix mismatch error which you might receive as i did while flashing the stock image.
i faced a similar situation today. mi mia2 red didn't receive any update since 8.1 nov 5 2018. so had to flash stock rom.
extract copy paste and overwrite.
so icant post links as i am less than 10 postshere . so looking for workaround
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heartbreak1o1 said:
hi the same thing has happened with me. received my red mia2 4/64 today but with 8.1 and nov 5 2018 security patch. i am on a strong wifi network but still no updates visible. tried flashing recent rom from mi website but i get the error flash error mismatching image and device.
i am out of ideas now.
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this was me. from guest account so i will dm you the link for the edited batch and sh files. also my device has now received september 2019 security update. so everything good.
ass wipe said:
simply download the files from given link. they are edited bat and sh files to fix mismatch error which you might receive as i did while flashing the stock image.
i faced a similar situation today. mi mia2 red didn't receive any update since 8.1 nov 5 2018. so had to flash stock rom.
extract copy paste and overwrite.
so icant post links as i am less than 10 postshere . so looking for workaround
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this was me. from guest account so i will dm you the link for the edited batch and sh files. also my device has now received september 2019 security update. so everything good.
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What given link are you referring to ?
ass wipe said:
simply download the files from given link. they are edited bat and sh files to fix mismatch error which you might receive as i did while flashing the stock image.
i faced a similar situation today. mi mia2 red didn't receive any update since 8.1 nov 5 2018. so had to flash stock rom.
extract copy paste and overwrite.
so icant post links as i am less than 10 postshere . so looking for workaround
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this was me. from guest account so i will dm you the link for the edited batch and sh files. also my device has now received september 2019 security update. so everything good.
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Did you updated to android 9 with a full rom downloaded from the xiaomi site?
aeonoak said:
Did you updated to android 9 with a full rom downloaded from the xiaomi site?
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yes. and everything works normally now
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yes. and everything works normally now
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can you explain and send a PM with the link used?
experience this yesterday, probably this corresponds in Xiaomi server. Maybe they take down the patch after November 2018. You can download the official stock Pie version at MIUI website.
Updaing to PIE was successfull.
Used this guide to unlock bootloader: https://www.androidexplained.com/mi-...ck-bootloader/
Then used the MI FLASH tool to apply the stock rom. First atemp failed with "write error" after 55 seconds, but I tried a second time and this time the process completed.
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Updaing to PIE was successfull.
Used this guide to unlock bootloader: https://www.androidexplained.com/mi-...ck-bootloader/
Then used the MI FLASH tool to apply the stock rom. First atemp failed with "write error" after 55 seconds, but I tried a second time and this time the process completed.
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Your link is broken
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Your link is broken
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https://www.androidexplained.com/mi-a2-unlock-bootloader/
kalda01 said:
Updaing to PIE was successfull.
Used this guide to unlock bootloader: https://www.androidexplained.com/mi-...ck-bootloader/
Then used the MI FLASH tool to apply the stock rom. First atemp failed with "write error" after 55 seconds, but I tried a second time and this time the process completed.
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One more info, can you share the link of the ROM used to flash with the MI FLASH?
I have the same issue with OTA updates. I went back to stock (V10.0.8.0.PDIMIXM) from that thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/ota-v9-6-5-0-odimife-t3823445
And I wanted to check if OTA is working, but it says there are no updates available.
I did it before and everything was working fine.
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I have the same issue with OTA updates. I went back to stock (V10.0.8.0.PDIMIXM) from that thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/ota-v9-6-5-0-odimife-t3823445
And I wanted to check if OTA is working, but it says there are no updates available.
I did it before and everything was working fine.
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Tried to update using mi flash tool to the V10.0.13.0.PDIMIXM?
aeonoak said:
Tried to update using mi flash tool to the V10.0.13.0.PDIMIXM?
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I will do it if there will be no other option. Didn't try yet, because my intention was to check of OTA updates will be working for the further updates.
If I will update in this way I will not get any info about next updates if OTA will not be working.
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I will do it if there will be no other option. Didn't try yet, because my intention was to check of OTA updates will be working for the further updates.
If I will update in this way I will not get any info about next updates if OTA will not be working.
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I'm in the same boat.
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Yaroray said:
I will do it if there will be no other option. Didn't try yet, because my intention was to check of OTA updates will be working for the further updates.
If I will update in this way I will not get any info about next updates if OTA will not be working.
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Yesterday I tried to write a stock PIE rom on my phone but I got some erros. I'm afraid of brick a new phone trying this.
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@Yaroray do you know how to check this?
Check that the partition structure is A/B dual type, use fastboot commands.
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Ok, I updated using this file: https://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.13....0.PDIMIXM_20190807.0000.00_9.0_9083804c9e.tgz
And this tool: download.appmifile.com/images/2019/07/01/09cdc3a7-5a11-42aa-81f4-be27fe12ce80.msi
Unlocked the bootloader with "fastboot flashing unlock_critical"
After the update (I have no error using the process) I received an OTA security update from setember 5, 2019 that installed without problem too.

October 2019 Security update for Mi A2 broke my phone

How can I remove the October update on my phone or fix? I install and the phone does not turn on :crying::crying::crying:
https://c.mi.com/thread-2533551-1-0.html same here, fastboot continue worked for me
and reposted here too: https://c.mi.com/thread-2533525-1-0.html - becasue feedbacks they are responding to faster.
I had the same problem, i fixed it by just connecting the device to my laptop using the usb cable.Just restart it once to twice and it worked.
Now when it boots up it says that the update has failed, but when i again update the phone, it shuts down the phone at next login, but when i restart the device again the device was updated to october verson
laviniu_c said:
https://c.mi.com/thread-2533551-1-0.html same here, fastboot continue worked for me
and reposted here too: https://c.mi.com/thread-2533525-1-0.html - becasue feedbacks they are responding to faster.
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Thanks for fast reply, you safe my ass :victory: the Mi a2 work
Did you guys have any mod installed? Because my phone is just running fine with October patch, updated right now without problems (full stock and locked device)
Labestiajaker said:
Thanks for fast reply, you safe my ass :victory: the Mi a2 work
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no problem! glad it worked! did you use wifi to download or mobile data?
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N1ck474 said:
Did you guys have any mod installed? Because my phone is just running fine with October patch, updated right now without problems (full stock and locked device)
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nope, no root, no changes, not unlocked BL, and not the first ota i did either.
laviniu_c said:
no problem! glad it worked! did you use wifi to download or mobile data?
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nope, no root, no changes, not unlocked BL, and not the first ota i did either.
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Wow, that's weird, but it can't be Xiaomi fault, cause the OTA is ok and working fine
laviniu_c said:
no problem! glad it worked! did you use wifi to download or mobile data?
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nope, no root, no changes, not unlocked BL, and not the first ota i did either.
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Wifi
N1ck474 said:
Wow, that's weird, but it can't be Xiaomi fault, cause the OTA is ok and working fine
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i disagree. they are at fault. no ota should brick stock phones. ever. this has happend before on other phones too (mi 9se being the latest one i've seen). some users would update properly and some would just end up with nice and expensive paperweights. via ota. if i was a betting man, i would assume this is related to the version of the bootloader on the phone. and sometime they miss something on the ota update. causing certain versions of the bootloaders to reject the update. but i dont have any expertise here, im just an average joe with a phone that failed an OTA miserably. perhaps just restarting it a couple of times also is enough, but i resurrected mine with the fastboot continue i had found earlier.
laviniu_c said:
i disagree. they are at fault. no ota should brick phones. ever. this has happend before on other phones too (mi 9se being the latest one i've seen). some users would update properly and some would just end up with nice and expensive paperweights. via ota. if i was a betting man, i would assume this is related to the version of the bootloader on the phone. and sometime they miss something on the ota update. causing certain versions of the bootloaders to reject the update. but i dont have any expertise here, im just an average joe with a phone that failed an OTA miserably. perhaps just restarting it a couple of times also is enough, but i resurrected mine with the fastboot continue i had found earlier.
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I can understand but, if my untouched phone just got an OTA and successfully installed it, the update should be ok, idk why some phones have this type of problem but it's not normal, maybe an old mod? A restored partition after a ROM install? Idk, but i can say that: the OTA is ok on my stock phone, the problem should be something else...
N1ck474 said:
I can understand but, if my untouched phone just got an OTA and successfully installed it, the update should be ok, idk why some phones have this type of problem but it's not normal, maybe an old mod? A restored partition after a ROM install? Idk, but i can say that: the OTA is ok on my stock phone, the problem should be something else...
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My phone has never been cleaned and modified, September 2019 and other work, but this update brick my phone.
maybe an old mod? A restored partition after a ROM install? Idk, but i can say that: the OTA is ok on my stock phone, the problem should be something else...
nope... nothing new interesting/installed since the previous sept ota. never unlocked, never restored, never rooted it. it is/was plain stock...
Then retry the update, take a backup First, if the OTA brick the phone again ask for a complete refund
Same here, completely stock. Turned off after the Android One screen, restarted and booted again but with an Update Failed notification. Tried it a second time, same thing. First time I have issues with an OTA so far.
My phone is Global Version, I inform if the brick is in this model
N1ck474 said:
Then retry the update, take a backup First, if the OTA brick the phone again ask for a complete refund
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it's funny, it just got out of warranty. 1y old this month
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global too
laviniu_c said:
it's funny, it just got out of warranty. 1y old this month
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global too
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It doesn't have 2 years of warranty? Btw mine Is Global too, i think(?), it's from Germany
Those who "soft-bricked with OTA" : Just keep trying to reboot many times with external power on and pauses. Sooner or later phone is to reboot to now (after OTA) inactive slot (read about A/B structure if you do not know what i mean) with the previous bootable version (10.0.14.0 ? or any which was there before OTA), - as such behavior is specified in AndroidOne requirements.
N1ck474 said:
It doesn't have 2 years of warranty? Btw mine Is Global too, i think(?), it's from Germany
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yep you're right 2 years indeed! gonna have fun with the seller )
yep they're all global, there was never a mi a2 for china ( that one is the mi 6x). there is a version for india but i doubt it was ever sold outside india since it has fewer lte bands.
N1ck474 said:
It doesn't have 2 years of warranty? Btw mine Is Global too, i think(?), it's from Germany
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Mine is from Spain Amazon

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