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Is it possible to install two roms in the Xiaomi Mi A2?

TL;DR: I wanted to install an Android 9 Rom on my phone alongside the stock Android 10 Rom in order to use GLTools.
So, the question is basically on the title. But the reason that I want to install two Roms on my phone is GLTools. Since GLTools' developer didn't release an Android 10 compatible version of his app while it was under development, Thus can't use it, since my phone is on the latest firmware. Now, I mainly wanted to play Fortnite on my phone (Please don't judge me?). I'm open to other solutions tho, like any GLTools alternative compatible with Android 10. (Ps. Phone is rooted with Magisk)

AFAIK, Dual boot custom ROMs were possible on some devices but that was before introduction of SAR A/B Devices. While theoretically, newer devices have separate A/B partitions and hence could have separate ROMs I believe it is an issue of shared libraries/partitions being used by the device which might mess up things.
But then I am neither a developer nor a gamer so the entire theory could be wrong !

AlejandroAZV said:
TL;DR: I wanted to install an Android 9 Rom on my phone alongside the stock Android 10 Rom in order to use GLTools.
So, the question is basically on the title. But the reason that I want to install two Roms on my phone is GLTools. Since GLTools' developer didn't release an Android 10 compatible version of his app while it was under development, Thus can't use it, since my phone is on the latest firmware. Now, I mainly wanted to play Fortnite on my phone (Please don't judge me?). I'm open to other solutions tho, like any GLTools alternative compatible with Android 10. (Ps. Phone is rooted with Magisk)
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Yes you can, multiboot. Search it.

mariosenta said:
Yes you can, multiboot. Search it.
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Tianhe said:
AFAIK, Dual boot custom ROMs were possible on some devices but that was before introduction of SAR A/B Devices. While theoretically, newer devices have separate A/B partitions and hence could have separate ROMs I believe it is an issue of shared libraries/partitions being used by the device which might mess up things.
But then I am neither a developer nor a gamer so the entire theory could be wrong !
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So, to be short, All I needed to do was install Havoc OS and now the game is installing. No idea why, but, It works!

AlejandroAZV said:
So, to be short, All I needed to do was install Havoc OS and now the game is installing. No idea why, but, It works!
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Happy to hear you find a solution to your problem. All best:highfive:

AlejandroAZV said:
TL;DR: I wanted to install an Android 9 Rom on my phone alongside the stock Android 10 Rom in order to use GLTools.
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Android Q have game driver option support out of box (At least my Mi A2 have this option in developer's settings)

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Android Q have game driver option support out of box (At least my Mi A2 have this option in developer's settings)
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In stock 10 rom?

No chance of a custom ROM?

Did I just screw myself by buying a Xiaomi Redmi 10x 5G because it has a Mediatek SOC?
I was able to buy this phone from a Chinese webshop with a 'global ROM'. Turns out it's just a Chinese ROM with Google play store and half working services installed.
When searching for a global, EU or custom ROM I found out there are pretty much no custom ROM's for Mediatek SOC phones because apparently Mediatek (I assume their kernel) isn't open source.
The hardware is great but this Chinese ROM definitely isn't if you want to use Google services instead of Xiaomi.
I've been able to remove pretty much all of the Chinese apps and also most of the Google alternatives from Xiaomi but for instance it can't sync my contacts or my calendar.
Please tell me all hope is not lost.
I have my bootloader unlocked. Can install TWRP if needed (just haven't done it yet since I don't have another ROM to flash).
Any advice in this situation would be appreciated.

Not yet. The fact that it runs mediatek just makes the development of roms slower. I have a note 8 pro, that also runs a mediatek. Just give it more time. Like a lot more time. I am thinking of changing to a custom rom in about 2 years. Xiaomi will provide great updates, use a custom launcher if you want.

I suggest you to keep on stock rom firmware only.
Root it with magisk. Flash it with twrp.
And everything is fine.
Do you need help with your MERLIN device ?
Read this FAQ: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-10x-4g-redmi-note-9.4225177/

Clean Android ROM for Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Hello!
I'm very fond of Google Pixel experience and I would like to install clean Android OS on Xiaomi Redmi 9. The MIUI is just too horrible in my opinion with it's clutter, ads, bugs and intrusive notifications and updates. Is it possible to do?
Also, I'm a bit new to this thing, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I need a custom ROM built specifically for this model of the device, right? Or is it possible to install a generic ROM somehow? How exactly ROM is customized for specific device model, is it a complex procedure?
Thank you!

It will come soon

andyidol said:
Hello!
I'm very fond of Google Pixel experience and I would like to install clean Android OS on Xiaomi Redmi 9. The MIUI is just too horrible in my opinion with it's clutter, ads, bugs and intrusive notifications and updates. Is it possible to do?
Also, I'm a bit new to this thing, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I need a custom ROM built specifically for this model of the device, right? Or is it possible to install a generic ROM somehow? How exactly ROM is customized for specific device model, is it a complex procedure?
Thank you!
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Checks roms in news and guides for this device
Cheers

Question What is the best MIUI stock rom ?

Hello everyone I would like to ask a few questions and know your opinion on the different stock versions of the redmi note 10 pro which one would advise me. which would be the most stable with the fewest bugs. I ask you this because I am afraid to reinstall twrp having already bricked my phone once. I had to go through unbrick.ru it's expensive for a simple unlocking I want to say

Indonesian version with long temporary update and stable, but now i stick with miui Pulse.

As long as you thoroughly follow a up-to-date, precise guide on how to flash TWRP and then flash a new ROM, you should be good. Just don't do something tricky with your phone if you have a doubt and that you don't know. Stock MIUI ROMs are, in my opinion, not as good as Xiaomi.eu ROMs or AOSP based ROMs. You'll have to debloat everything, there'll be ads in system apps and less features (depends on the region). Really, you should try flashing TWRP and use Xiaomi.eu. Moreover, a "brick" can in most cases be solved because, if a ROM flash doesn't work as it should, or even something else, you still have your TWRP to fix your phone.
(of course, don't do it if you know you're not attentive enough and that you won't be following guides steps minutely)

meirioon said:
As long as you thoroughly follow a up-to-date, precise guide on how to flash TWRP and then flash a new ROM, you should be good. Just don't do something tricky with your phone if you have a doubt and that you don't know. Stock MIUI ROMs are, in my opinion, not as good as Xiaomi.eu ROMs or AOSP based ROMs. You'll have to debloat everything, there'll be ads in system apps and less features (depends on the region). Really, you should try flashing TWRP and use Xiaomi.eu. Moreover, a "brick" can in most cases be solved because, if a ROM flash doesn't work as it should, or even something else, you still have your TWRP to fix your phone.
(of course, don't do it if you know you're not attentive enough and that you won't be following guides steps minutely)
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how did you get miui pulse on redmi note 10 pro ?

Miui 13 said:
how did you get miui pulse on redmi note 10 pro ?
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I didn't lol

Miui 13 said:
how did you get miui pulse on redmi note 10 pro ?
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MIUI Pulse 12.5 Sweet - Google Drive

Thanks for providing information

Miui 13 said:
Hello everyone I would like to ask a few questions and know your opinion on the different stock versions of the redmi note 10 pro which one would advise me. which would be the most stable with the fewest bugs. I ask you this because I am afraid to reinstall twrp having already bricked my phone once. I had to go through unbrick.ru it's expensive for a simple unlocking I want to say
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MIUI 12.5.1 is great in my point of view and very easy to operate.

Searching for a custom rom

I'm searching for some custom ROM for my Xiaomi mi 9 lite with good optimization and better functions than MIUI 12 have. So far I was thinking between Evolution X and Bliss ROM but I would like something more pixel-like. I know that there is the Pixel experience ROM but for this model of phone there is only fan version of it and from past, I don't have good experience installing unofficial ROMs, the same goes for LineageOS.
I would also like to use Netflix, mobile bank, and these things so functional safetynet would be big plus. I am willing to "hack" it through Magisk. I am also fine with installing google apps through sideloading them from open gapps.
Thanks for all help and tips.

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ValiantFan771 said:
I'm searching for some custom ROM for my Xiaomi mi 9 lite with good optimization and better functions than MIUI 12 have. So far I was thinking between Evolution X and Bliss ROM but I would like something more pixel-like. I know that there is the Pixel experience ROM but for this model of phone there is only fan version of it and from past, I don't have good experience installing unofficial ROMs, the same goes for LineageOS.
I would also like to use Netflix, mobile bank, and these things so functional safetynet would be big plus. I am willing to "hack" it through Magisk. I am also fine with installing google apps through sideloading them from open gapps.
Thanks for all help and tips.
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Hello ValiantFan771. I have a question, what version of Android do you want on your device? I ask you this because I have many custom ROMs from Android 10 to Android 12.

TCLgamer_8185 said:
Hello ValiantFan771. I have a question, what version of Android do you want on your device? I ask you this because I have many custom ROMs from Android 10 to Android 12.
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I am going to leave you some links so that you can choose for yourself which ROM you want on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite device.
Android 10,11,12 [outdated (January)] -->https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?showtopic=971574&st=4840#entry111443405
Android 10,11,12 (monthly Android security updates) --> https://t.me/s/PyxisVelaChannel