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| manufacturer = Xiaomi
| manufacturer = Xiaomi
| name = Mi A2
| name = Mi A2
| codename = xiaomi-jasmine
| codename = xiaomi-jasmine_sprout
| image = File:xiaomi-jasmine.jpg
| image = File:xiaomi-jasmine.jpg
| imagecaption = Xiaomi Mi A2
| imagecaption = Xiaomi Mi A2
| releaseyear = 2018
| releaseyear = 2018
| originalsoftware = Android 8.1
| originalsoftware = Android 8.1
| pmoskernel = 4.4.226
| chipset = Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
| chipset = Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
| cpu = 8-core (4x 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
| cpu = 8-core (4x 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
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| memory = 4/6 GB
| memory = 4/6 GB
| architecture = aarch64
| architecture = aarch64
| status_usbnet = <!-- USB networking does work? then put Y here and delete this comment -->
| status_usbnet = Y
| status_flashing = <!-- Flashing with "pmbootstrap flasher" works? Put Y here. It works the same for everything coming below. -->
| status_flashing = Y
| status_touch = <!-- Touch screen is working? You can also answer these questions with P for partially. -->
| status_touch = Y
| status_screen = <!-- The display is working? -->
| status_screen = Y
| status_wifi = <!-- Wireless network works? -->
| status_wifi = N
| status_xwayland = <!-- Showing X11 applications in a Wayland compositor (Weston, KWin, ...) works? -->
| status_xwayland = P
| status_fde = <!-- When installing with full disk encryption, can you type in the password with the on screen keyboard? -->
| status_fde = <!-- When installing with full disk encryption, can you type in the password with the on screen keyboard? -->
| status_mainline = <!-- Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run mainline. -->
| status_mainline = N
| status_battery = <!-- Charging the battery with charging-sdl is possible -->
| status_battery =  
| status_3d = <!-- Hardware accelerated 3D graphics (e.g. with freedreno) -->
| status_3d = N
| status_accel = <!-- The sensor that measures proper acceleration works -->
| status_accel = N
| status_audio = <!-- Using the device's speakers/headphone jack works -->
| status_audio = N
| status_bluetooth = <!-- It's possible to pair and use other devices via the bluetooth protocol -->
| status_bluetooth = N
| status_camera = <!-- Taking photos and videos works. -->
| status_camera = N
| status_gps = <!-- The Global Positioning System sensor works.  -->
| status_gps = N
| status_mobiledata = <!-- Connecting to the Internet via cellular network. -->
| status_mobiledata = N
| status_sms = <!-- Sending and receiving short messages works as intended. -->
| status_sms = N
| status_calls = <!-- Talking to other people over the cellular network. -->
| status_calls = N
| status = <!-- Text displayed in the "not booting" table on the Devices page , e.g "kernel compiles, doesn't boot" -->
| status = Booting
| booting = no <!-- The device is booting at all, can be yes/no *IMPORTANT* -->
| booting = yes


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== Contributors ==
== Contributors ==
* [[User:robante15|robante15]]
* [[User:Profmagija|Profmagija]]
* [[User:Profmagija|Profmagija]]


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== Notes ==
This device is quite similar to the [[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (xiaomi-lavender)]] and [[Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (xiaomi-willow)]], and many of the issues were solved with steps from that devices pages, so if you're hacking on the Mi A2 it's a good idea to read the xiaomi-lavender and the xiaomi-willow page closely.


== How to enter flash mode ==
== How to enter flash mode ==
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=== Recovery mode ===
=== Recovery mode ===
* Turn the device off (or restart also works)
* Turn the device off (or restart also works)
* Hold volume+ button and power button
* Hold {{button|Volume Up}} and {{button|Power}} button
* Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release power button
* Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release {{button|Power}} button
* Keep holding volume+ until you get to recovery.
* Keep holding {{button|Volume Up}} until you get to recovery.


=== Flashing (Download, Fastboot) mode ===
=== Flashing (Download, Fastboot) mode ===
* Same as recovery, but this time hold the volume- and power keys.
* Same as recovery, but this time hold the {{button|Volume Down}} and {{button|Power}} keys.


== Installation ==
== Installation ==
* [[Installing pmbootstrap|Install pmbootstrap.]]
* Download the device/linux package from [https://github.com/robante15/mia2_pmaports my Github] (because it is not merged) and paste it into your pmaports/device folder.
* <code>pmbootstrap -y zap; pmbootstrap init</code>, choose <code>xiaomi-jasmine_sprout</code> as your device
** Weston, XFCE4, and GNOME have been successfully tested. Phosh and Plasma Mobile do not work
* <code>pmbootstrap install</code>
* Enter fastboot, plug USB into computer
* <code>pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel</code>
* <code>pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs</code>
* <code>pmbootstrap flasher flash_vbmeta</code>
* Reboot, sometimes <code>fastboot reboot</code> works, otherwise hold down {{button|Power}} until it reboots to system.
* Hopefully weston comes up with <code>postmarketos-demos</code>.
* <code>ssh user@172.16.42.1</code>
== Additional Info ==
Info from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 8 port that also applies to the Mi A2:
* [[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (xiaomi-lavender)]]
* [[Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (xiaomi-willow)]]
* [[USB Internet]]


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [https://github.com/xiaomi-sdm660/android_kernel_xiaomi_sdm660 Possibly good kernel to use as downstream kernel source for jasmine]
* [https://github.com/xiaomi-sdm660/android_kernel_xiaomi_sdm660 Kernel used as downstream kernel source for jasmine_sprout]
* [https://github.com/robante15/mia2_pmaports Xiaomi Mi A2 Linux and Device Package]

Revision as of 04:47, 12 June 2020

Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A2
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Mi A2
Codename xiaomi-jasmine_sprout
Released 2018
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
CPU 8-core (4x 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
GPU Adreno 512
Display 1080 x 2160 LTPS IPS LCD
Storage 32/64/128 GB
Memory 4/6 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android 8.1
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Mainline no
postmarketOS kernel 4.4.226
Features
Flashing
Works
USB Networking
Works
Internal storage
No data
SD card
No data
Battery
No data
Screen
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Broken
Audio
Broken
Camera
Broken
Camera Flash
No data
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Bluetooth
Broken
GPS
Broken
NFC
No data
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
No data
USB OTG
No data
HDMI/DP
No data
Sensors
Accelerometer
Broken
Magnetometer
No data
Ambient Light
No data
Proximity
No data
Hall Effect
No data
Haptics
No data
Barometer
No data


Contributors

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device


Notes

This device is quite similar to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (xiaomi-lavender) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (xiaomi-willow), and many of the issues were solved with steps from that devices pages, so if you're hacking on the Mi A2 it's a good idea to read the xiaomi-lavender and the xiaomi-willow page closely.

How to enter flash mode

Bootloader Unlocking

Because this device is an Android One device, it can be unlocked using fastboot oem unlock from fastboot mode.

Recovery mode

  • Turn the device off (or restart also works)
  • Hold Volume Up and Power button
  • Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release Power button
  • Keep holding Volume Up until you get to recovery.

Flashing (Download, Fastboot) mode

  • Same as recovery, but this time hold the Volume Down and Power keys.

Installation

  • Install pmbootstrap.
  • Download the device/linux package from my Github (because it is not merged) and paste it into your pmaports/device folder.
  • pmbootstrap -y zap; pmbootstrap init, choose xiaomi-jasmine_sprout as your device
    • Weston, XFCE4, and GNOME have been successfully tested. Phosh and Plasma Mobile do not work
  • pmbootstrap install
  • Enter fastboot, plug USB into computer
  • pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
  • pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
  • pmbootstrap flasher flash_vbmeta
  • Reboot, sometimes fastboot reboot works, otherwise hold down Power until it reboots to system.
  • Hopefully weston comes up with postmarketos-demos.
  • ssh user@172.16.42.1

Additional Info

Info from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 8 port that also applies to the Mi A2:

See also