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Are Xiaomi Redmi 2 & Xiaomi Mi 2 the same device??

Hello,
I am using a Xiaomi Redmi 2 device (Qualcomm Snapdragon 410)(wt88047).Is it the same as Xiaomi Mi 2??
And has there any Nougat Rom come out for the Xiaomi Redmi 2??? Will the AOSP unofficial nougat rom for Xiaomi Mi 2 work on Xiaomi Redmi 2??
Many Many thanks in advance.

they are NOT the same. MI2 was the first xiaomi smartphone. the MI series is the flagship series.

no they are not.

Hi,
Both are not the same devices. The Xiaomi Mi 2 and Xiaomi Redmi 2 are both different smartphone. Also, you cannot install the Unofficial AOSP based Nougat ROM made for Mi 2 smartphone on Redmi 2. Installing the ROM of other Device may soft-brick your device.
There is no Nougat Based ROM is available for Redmi 2, but there is Marshmallow based ROM available for Redmi 2. Check out the XDA Forum for CM13 ROM for Redmi 2/2A/Prime.

Not the Same ...
Mi series is the Main Line For Xiaomi whereas Redmi Series Different from that ..
Nougat ROM for Redmi 2/prime is there , Yes , the Work has begun .. Contact Premaca On XDA to know more and Visit his Tesla ROM thread (around page 57 or more) , this is a Work in Progress .. still not Publicly Available , but his Promise Is to deliver it as soon as It gets a Working Environment...

Nougat update for MTK variant?

Hi guys
Any news about the Nougat update for the Redmi Note 4 MediaTek variant? Is this phone even planned to receive it? I mean it's still a new phone and it's weird for it to be abandoned by Xiaomi so quickly, the Snapdragon version which came out way after the MTK version has already Android 7. Please share with us any information you have about this subject
Thanks!

No-one here could possibly tell you...only Xiaomi knows that...
We willingly purchased this device with Android 6.0 only in the knowledge that it will be updated regularly with bug fixes & security updates etc & anything more than that is a bonus.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

Same situation with RMN2/3 MTK version (Helio X10) when they released device with Android 5.0.2 and stuck forever with it, while RMN3 SD version already updated to Android 7.0 (there is screenshots of beta MIUI8 with Android N).
Because Qualcomm always released kernel source code so community developer can help build latest Android version, while Mediatek doesn't release any source code and if manufacturer want to upgrade they device to new Android version, they must pay a huge money for Mediatek (Mediatek keep kernel source code, you must ask them upgrade these kernel source code while Qualcomm do it for free) .

"en.miui.com/thread-479925-1-1.html"
Dear MIUI Fans
MIUI Global Beta ROM 7.1.19 is here. Hope you will enjoy it.
Announcement
MIUI 8 Global Public Beta Supported Devices
Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Mi 3, Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note 4 MTK, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime,**Mi Max 32GB, Mi 2/2S, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note, Redmi 3/Prime, Redmi 3S/Prime, Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm.

mcwong644 said:
"en.miui.com/thread-479925-1-1.html"
Dear MIUI Fans
MIUI Global Beta ROM 7.1.19 is here. Hope you will enjoy it.
Announcement
MIUI 8 Global Public Beta Supported Devices
Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Mi 3, Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note 4 MTK, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime,**Mi Max 32GB, Mi 2/2S, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note, Redmi 3/Prime, Redmi 3S/Prime, Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm.
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Wait, this is based on Nougat??

mcwong644 said:
"en.miui.com/thread-479925-1-1.html"
Dear MIUI Fans
MIUI Global Beta ROM 7.1.19 is here. Hope you will enjoy it.
Announcement
MIUI 8 Global Public Beta Supported Devices
Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Mi 3, Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note 4 MTK, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime,**Mi Max 32GB, Mi 2/2S, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note, Redmi 3/Prime, Redmi 3S/Prime, Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm.
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How is your post related to this thread?

mcwong644 said:
"en.miui.com/thread-479925-1-1.html"
Dear MIUI Fans
MIUI Global Beta ROM 7.1.19 is here. Hope you will enjoy it.
Announcement
MIUI 8 Global Public Beta Supported Devices
Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Mi 3, Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note 4 MTK, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime,**Mi Max 32GB, Mi 2/2S, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note, Redmi 3/Prime, Redmi 3S/Prime, Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm.
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It's still based on 6.0 marshmallow for Note 4 MTK model, no nougat for us.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

Below is the description of miui 8 global beta 7.1.19 rom. Redmi note 4 mtk is supported and is based on nougat
MIUI 8 Global Beta 7.1.19 Brings Android 7.0 Nougat on Mi5 (Download & Install)
"MIUI 8 Global Beta 7.1.19 ROM supported device include Redmi 1S, Redmi 2/Prime, Mi 3, Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 (Qualcomm), Redmi Note 4 MTK, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Mi Max 32GB, Mi 2/2S, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note, Redmi 3/Prime, Redmi 3S/Prime and Redmi Note 4 (Qualcomm).
Note that this is the first ROM based on Nougat and it is also the last update before Chinese Lunar New Year Holiday. The release of the new versions will resume after 6 February."

mcwong644 said:
Below is the description of miui 8 global beta 7.1.19 rom. Redmi note 4 mtk is supported and is based on nougat
MIUI 8 Global Beta 7.1.19 Brings Android 7.0 Nougat on Mi5 (Download & Install)
"MIUI 8 Global Beta 7.1.19 ROM supported device include Redmi 1S, Redmi 2/Prime, Mi 3, Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 (Qualcomm), Redmi Note 4 MTK, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Mi Max 32GB, Mi 2/2S, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note, Redmi 3/Prime, Redmi 3S/Prime and Redmi Note 4 (Qualcomm).
Note that this is the first ROM based on Nougat and it is also the last update before Chinese Lunar New Year Holiday. The release of the new versions will resume after 6 February."
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Hate to burst your bubble but that Nougat update is referring to Mi5 only.
You have to be careful & read between the lines with the releases.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

I got this info from the miui forum. First thread, Miui 8.2 is based on Android nougat. Second thread, its coming to redmi note 4 mtk (and snap dragon and a list of devices) after Feb 20th. Well, I certainly hope its true and keep our fingers crossed
Chinese smartphone vendor, Xiaomi as promised, will start rolling out the Android Nougat based MIUI 8.2 Stable update for some of their smartphones. The company was testing the update on some phones from December.
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Greetings, MIUI fans!
We're very excited to present you the MIUI 8.2 Global Stable ROM!**From now on, many of you should be able to progressively receive the update over-the-air (OTA) on your phones via the Updater app. If you cannot wait, you can download the ROM packages in this thread below. Let's give credits to our dear developers, beta testers who have devoted so much time, energy to make this gorgeous moment happen. Their contributions shall be honored and respected.
Announcement
Currently supported devices:Mi Max / Mi Max Prime / Mi 4i / Mi 3 / Mi 4 / Mi Note / Redmi 1S / Redmi Note 4G
The following devices will be receiving the update progressively starting from 20th Feb 2017:
Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note 4 MTK, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note Prime, Mi 2/2S, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Redmi 3/Prime, Redmi 3S/Prime, Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm
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this was also found on the gizbot.com site. With heading title "Android Nougat based MIUI 8.2 Stable ROM to roll out from tomorrow".
Try to Google search the article to confirm then check the official miui forum for the thread on which devices will receive miui 8.2. I got it from the miui forum app. Same as all mtk note 4 users, I'm also hoping to receive Nougat on my redmi note 4 mtk. Let's all keep fingers crossed that it will be released in a few months time as indicated on the miui forum.

Further confirmation from xiaomininja.com - "MIUI 8.2 Global Stable ROM Starts Rolling Out Today" by Estrella Starr.
The 8.2 china stable ROM will be released tomorrow, refer to excerpts below. The china note 4 is mtk, while the 4X is snapdragon. That means the MTK kernel source for the Helio X20 has been made available to Xiaomi.
"....Aside MIUI 8.2 Global Stable ROM, the company will also roll out the MIUI 8.2 China Stable ROM will be released for public tomorrow as well...."

mcwong644 said:
I got this info from the miui forum. First thread, Miui 8.2 is based on Android nougat. Second thread, its coming to redmi note 4 mtk (and snap dragon and a list of devices) after Feb 20th. Well, I certainly hope its true and keep our fingers crossed
Try to Google search the article to confirm then check the official miui forum for the thread on which devices will receive miui 8.2. I got it from the miui forum app. Same as all mtk note 4 users, I'm also hoping to receive Nougat on my redmi note 4 mtk. Let's all keep fingers crossed that it will be released in a few months time as indicated on the miui forum.
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The source on MIUI forum doesn't mention anything that MIUI 8.2 will based on Android Nougat, just some junk website add something to their title to make it like an interesting news for get more traffic lol
http://en.miui.com/thread-508000-1-1.html

https://www.google.com/amp/www.getdroidtips.com/xiaomi-device-to-android-nougat-miui-8-v7-2-16/amp/
Redmi Note 4 MTK
Download – Fastboot
Download – Recovery
How to Manually Update Xiaomi Devices in Android Nougat MIUI 8 v7.2.16
Xiaomi recently released the Android Nougat update for Xiaomi device. This Android Nougat update is based on MIUI 8 v7.2.16 Global Beta ROM. This update is packed with new features like Text editing module in the photo editor, Optimization – Repeated reminders for new events in the Calendar, Fix – The Settings app stopped working after adding a fingerprint. This update will be rolling out via OTA (Over-the-Air). Users who are on previous version of Global Beta ROM can directly download the OTA file, install it and users who are on stable ROM should flash the fastboot ROM via flash tool. As this is Beta Update it may contain bugs. So, if you own Xiaomi device then it’s time to taste sweetest Android Nougat. This update is rolling out via OTA

mcwong644 said:
https://www.google.com/amp/www.getdroidtips.com/xiaomi-device-to-android-nougat-miui-8-v7-2-16/amp/
Redmi Note 4 MTK
Download – Fastboot
Download – Recovery
How to Manually Update Xiaomi Devices in Android Nougat MIUI 8 v7.2.16
Xiaomi recently released the Android Nougat update for Xiaomi device. This Android Nougat update is based on MIUI 8 v7.2.16 Global Beta ROM. This update is packed with new features like Text editing module in the photo editor, Optimization – Repeated reminders for new events in the Calendar, Fix – The Settings app stopped working after adding a fingerprint. This update will be rolling out via OTA (Over-the-Air). Users who are on previous version of Global Beta ROM can directly download the OTA file, install it and users who are on stable ROM should flash the fastboot ROM via flash tool. As this is Beta Update it may contain bugs. So, if you own Xiaomi device then it’s time to taste sweetest Android Nougat. This update is rolling out via OTA
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It's still not based off nougat for the MTK Redmi note 4.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

Now we have got nougat for our rn4 official
Global develover nougat rom link
Fastboot rom links http://bigota.d.miui.com/7.2.24/mido_global_images_7.2.24_20170224.0000.00_7.0_global_8062a175a0.tgz enjoy guys
Please press thanks if you like it
#NewUpdate #Nougat
#Snapdragon

Yuvraj Kohli said:
Now we have got nougat for our rn4 official
Global develover nougat rom link
Fastboot rom links http://bigota.d.miui.com/7.2.24/mido_global_images_7.2.24_20170224.0000.00_7.0_global_8062a175a0.tgz enjoy guys
Please press thanks if you like it
#NewUpdate #Nougat
#Snapdragon
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Read the topic title before post link of RN4 Snapdragon lol

longnt2007 said:
Same situation with RMN2/3 MTK version (Helio X10) when they released device with Android 5.0.2 and stuck forever with it, while RMN3 SD version already updated to Android 7.0 (there is screenshots of beta MIUI8 with Android N).
Because Qualcomm always released kernel source code so community developer can help build latest Android version, while Mediatek doesn't release any source code and if manufacturer want to upgrade they device to new Android version, they must pay a huge money for Mediatek (Mediatek keep kernel source code, you must ask them upgrade these kernel source code while Qualcomm do it for free) .
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That's right, I'm Bored With RN4 on MTK Variant, i regret to choose RN4 with MTK

Custom Nouget ROMs
vernee already released the x25 source code
and it's Apollo lite already has nouget 7.1.1 via MadOS if anyone is interested you can try to port it

madkita said:
vernee already released the x25 source code
and it's Apollo lite already has nouget 7.1.1 via MadOS if anyone is interested you can try to port it
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no. because the device tree is still missing. without device tree = no port & no working custom rom

Nikel (Redmi Note 4) will never get a working Nougat ROM. Instead of complaining, you should simply stop buying phones with MTK. They never receive Android upgrades or custom ROMs.

Xiaomi start developing Android 7.0 for Mi MIX / Mi Note 2 / Mi 5s / Mi 5s Plus

So yesterday on xiaomi.eu in thread about version 7.5.11 we can read:
Due to Android 7.0 Adaptation process, the last Android 6.0 version 7.5.11 for Mi MIX / Mi Note 2 / Mi 5s / Mi 5s Plus is released today. Starting from 15th of May, the Closed Developer ROM Testing begins, we expected to take 3 weeks for bug fix and optimizations.
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source: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/7-5-11.40012/
And today on miui official forum we see:
Finally, MIUI 8 based on Nougat for Mi MIX / Mi Note 2 / Mi 5s / Mi 5s Plus China Developer ROM will come to you! What to be expected for MIUI 8 that is based on Android 7.0? Here, we are sending our sincere invitations to all Mi MIX / Mi Note 2 / Mi 5s / Mi 5s Plus users to experience the whole new "MIUI 8".
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source: http://en.miui.com/thread-610807-1-1.html

Yes. It's true!?
Sent from my MI 5s using Tapatalk

I fild in the recruitment form but didn't get any response (yet)
Sent from my Mi 5s using XDA Premium HD app

"start"? Shouldn't they finished it by now?

By the time it's (if) released on global Oreo will be out so they will 1 year behind.

Project Treble & 2018 Xiaomi Flagships - Mi 7 & Mi Mix 2S.

Are you looking forward to the 2018 flagship phones from Xiaomi - Mi 7 & Mi Mix 2S, especially since Project Treble will allow for ease of custom rom development ?

I probably won't upgrade my MI6 to MI7 but for other reasons. I don't like capacitive buttons and fingerprint sensors to be desapeared from front side.
Project Trebble is a great idea and is mandatory from factory Oreo versions. It will be easer to upgrade Android versions, even with MIUI.
I'm not so sure about kernel sources liberating, we have to wait more every time a new smartphone has been released from Xiaomi. I hope dev work will be easer to do with Project Trebble, and we get more stable custom ROM's.
Enviado desde mi MI 6 mediante Tapatalk

Well, mi6 is my last xiaomi phone.
Without kernel sources treble is not comprehensive resolution.
I will buy phone from company which provide better developer support. Probably OP but I will also take a look what Huawei will do

List of Available Custom Roms for Mi 6X/A2.

A2 users can convert A2 to 6x and flash any Custom rom available for 6X
Lineage OS:https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=278917
AOSPExtended ROM:https://downloads.aospextended.com/wayne/
Havoc OS:https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/wayne/
Mokee OS:https://download.mokeedev.com/?device=wayne

One more:
Pixel Experience Official Oreo: https://download.pixelexperience.org/wayne/

i hope linageOS will port to Mi A2 without convert to MI 6X

The development of roms for the Mi A2 is very bad, there is no ROM for the Mi A2 without being converted from Mi 6X.

Havoc OS will be updated or not ?

all of them stable?

Tried every single of them, all of them is stable, and daily driver material. As far as I know, there is no major bug in any of them. Currently I am on LOS 15.1 with latest gapps nano package.
Sent from my MI 6X using Tapatalk

why is there no development for A2?

I regret buying this pos phone. Zero suport both official and unofficial.

Viksz said:
I regret buying this pos phone. Zero suport both official and unofficial.
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Convert to 6X, official TWRP support and ROMS.