Xiaomi Mi A2 Firmware Flash File Download [Stock Rom]

The Xiaomi Mi A2 (codename jasmine), released in 2018, was a highly anticipated successor in the Android One program, combining Xiaomi’s sleek hardware with Google’s pure software. It was praised for its slim aluminum unibody, a significant performance upgrade to the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, and a much-improved dual-camera system featuring high-quality Sony sensors for excellent low-light photography. The device’s main appeal was its clean, bloatware-free stock Android experience with fast updates directly from Google. This page provides the official Global Fastboot ROM for general restoration and a special Factory Service ROM for advanced unbricking procedures.

Important: This firmware is for the standard Mi A2 (jasmine) only. It is not compatible with the Mi A2 Lite (daisy), which has different hardware. Flashing the wrong firmware will hard brick your device.

Quick Device Specs

• Device: Xiaomi Mi A2 (jasmine)
• Release year: 2018
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
• Display: 5.99″ IPS LCD
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• Original OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) – Android One

Required Downloads

Official Android One ROMs

How to Flash

There are two methods depending on the ROM type and your device’s condition.

Method 1: Stock Fastboot ROM (Standard Restore)

For a step-by-step process, read our Ultimate Mi Flash Guide.

1. Download the Stock Fastboot ROM (.tgz file) and extract it.
2. Boot your device into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
3. Open Mi Flash Tool, select the extracted folder, and choose clean all.
4. Click “Flash” to begin the installation.

Method 2: Factory ROM (Advanced Unbrick)

Warning: This is for advanced users with a hard-bricked device that cannot enter Fastboot mode.

1. Download and extract the Factory ROM (.zip file).
2. Boot your device into EDL Mode (9008). This often requires using hardware test points on the motherboard.
3. Use a compatible flash tool (like QFIL, which is part of QPST) to flash the factory image files.

FAQs

Q1. What is the difference between the Mi A2 and the Mi A2 Lite?
They are completely different phones. The Mi A2 (jasmine) is more powerful (Snapdragon 660) with better cameras but lacks a headphone jack and microSD slot. The Mi A2 Lite (daisy) is less powerful but includes a headphone jack, microSD slot, and a larger battery. Their firmwares are not compatible.

Q2. What is a “Factory ROM” and when should I use it?
A Factory ROM is a special low-level service firmware. It’s not for regular updates. It should only be used as a last resort to unbrick a completely dead device (hard brick) that cannot enter Fastboot mode, typically by flashing in EDL mode.

Q3. What was the final Android version for the Mi A2?
As an Android One device, the Mi A2 launched with Android 8.1 Oreo and received two major OS upgrades. Its final official version was Android 10. The stock ROM provided here is an earlier Android 9 build.

Q4. Is the Mi A2 a MIUI phone?
No. The “A” in Mi A2 stands for Android One. This means it runs a pure, stock version of Android directly from Google, without Xiaomi’s custom MIUI skin.

Troubleshooting

• Drivers: If your PC doesn’t recognize the phone in Fastboot or EDL mode, ensure you have the correct Qualcomm and Xiaomi drivers installed.
• Fastboot errors:
  • “error: not catch checkpoint” → When using Mi Flash Tool, this means you’ve selected the wrong folder. Select the parent folder that contains the images directory.
  • Flashing fails on A/B device → Android One devices like the Mi A2 use an A/B partition scheme. Ensure you are using a compatible version of Mi Flash Tool or official flashing scripts if provided.
• EDL Mode: Forcing a device into EDL mode is a risky procedure that involves opening the phone and shorting two points on the motherboard. This should only be attempted by experienced users.