[Recommendations] Stable daily driver ROM for Mi 5 - Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion

Hey guys, recently my father got tired of ****ty MIUI and wanted something better for his Mi 5. Since it's not my phone, I cannot test various ROMs and kernels by clean flashing them.
I just need one ROM that I can switch to on his phone from MIUI.
It needs to be 100% stable (he is sick of bugs), needs to have great calling and bluetooth connection, and great battery life.
Please let me know if such ROM exists for Mi 5, and which one is it
(Do you guys face any issues with bluetooth speakers or taking calls via bluetooth in car?)

You can start with jdcteam's aosp. Has been really solid for me.

arnavbatra said:
Hey guys, recently my father got tired of ****ty MIUI and wanted something better for his Mi 5. Since it's not my phone, I cannot test various ROMs and kernels by clean flashing them.
I just need one ROM that I can switch to on his phone from MIUI.
It needs to be 100% stable (he is sick of bugs), needs to have great calling and bluetooth connection, and great battery life.
Please let me know if such ROM exists for Mi 5, and which one is it
(Do you guys face any issues with bluetooth speakers or taking calls via bluetooth in car?)
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I've been using LineageOS with 0 problems so far. But it does take some time to set it up that way. For instance, you need to flash the MIUI camera to improve camera performance, and under display calibration adjust the RGB values to 90% to prevent image retention (a problem on MIUI too).
I can confirm that Bluetooth works fine, calling is clear and battery life is good but not better/worse than MIUI. I haven't tried taking calls over a car's Bluetooth.
You should also check out the Xiaomi.eu weekly MIUI 9 builds as they usually fix what Xiaomi broke in their MIUI builds and are actually supported by Xiaomi.

Mr.201 said:
You can start with jdcteam's aosp. Has been really solid for me.
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xdadevet said:
I've been using LineageOS with 0 problems so far. But it does take some time to set it up that way. For instance, you need to flash the MIUI camera to improve camera performance, and under display calibration adjust the RGB values to 90% to prevent image retention (a problem on MIUI too).
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Thank you for the recommendations guys. Are you using the stock kernel or any custom kernel like BB kernel, Nagatobimaru etc?
What is your opinion about AOSPA and RR ?

AOSP Extended all the way. Using it from past 3 months.

arnavbatra said:
Thank you for the recommendations guys. Are you using the stock kernel or any custom kernel like BB kernel, Nagatobimaru etc?
What is your opinion about AOSPA and RR ?
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Nagatobimaru kernel has terrible battery life for me (like 1h30m SOT even though I was initially excited to try it out because it incorporates EAS). I use LOS stock freq kernel, which removes the underclock of the 32GB Mi5 from 1.8GHz to 2.15GHz but is otherwise just the stock LOS kernel. On this kernel I get between 3-4h30m SOT.
AFAIK LOS is the only ROM with display calibration and all the others have no way to fix the severe image retention which is my main reason for sticking with it. If it doesn't bother you or affect your unit then I can highly recommend AEX which seems to be the ROM 90% of the devs are on.

xdadevet said:
Nagatobimaru kernel has terrible battery life for me (like 1h30m SOT even though I was initially excited to try it out because it incorporates EAS). I use LOS stock freq kernel, which removes the underclock of the 32GB Mi5 from 1.8GHz to 2.15GHz but is otherwise just the stock LOS kernel. On this kernel I get between 3-4h30m SOT.
AFAIK LOS is the only ROM with display calibration and all the others have no way to fix the severe image retention which is my main reason for sticking with it. If it doesn't bother you or affect your unit then I can highly recommend AEX which seems to be the ROM 90% of the devs are on.
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What do you mean by the image retention issue? And what have you calibrated? As far as I understand, you have just tweaked the RGB values of the screen. Can you tell me your values? I think the same thing can be done via Kernel Adiutor if you are on a kernel that supports KCAL. AFAIK, stock LOS kernel doesn't have it but most ROMs and all custom kernels have it.
What about AOSP by JDC team, it appears very stable with EAS?

xdadevet said:
Nagatobimaru kernel has terrible battery life for me (like 1h30m SOT even though I was initially excited to try it out because it incorporates EAS). I use LOS stock freq kernel, which removes the underclock of the 32GB Mi5 from 1.8GHz to 2.15GHz but is otherwise just the stock LOS kernel. On this kernel I get between 3-4h30m SOT.
AFAIK LOS is the only ROM with display calibration and all the others have no way to fix the severe image retention which is my main reason for sticking with it. If it doesn't bother you or affect your unit then I can highly recommend AEX which seems to be the ROM 90% of the devs are on.
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Does this problem have anything in common to the top edge of phone bleeding? Isnt that hardware's fault?

RootNightmareX said:
Does this problem have anything in common to the top edge of phone bleeding? Isnt that hardware's fault?
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Yes, it's the same problem - I am unaware whether this is a software or hardware problem, but you can correct it 100% with software. It looks like lightbleed right around the border of the phone and you can see ghosting of previus apps around the corners (especially on a grey background). It's easy to fix in LineageOS, but I've had trouble in every other ROM I tried so far.

xdadevet said:
Yes, it's the same problem - I am unaware whether this is a software or hardware problem, but you can correct it 100% with software. It looks like lightbleed right around the border of the phone and you can see ghosting of previus apps around the corners (especially on a grey background). It's easy to fix in LineageOS, but I've had trouble in every other ROM I tried so far.
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Its not ghosting its more like a radiant, something like a glow that increase and decrase...

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arnavbatra said:
What do you mean by the image retention issue? And what have you calibrated? As far as I understand, you have just tweaked the RGB values of the screen. Can you tell me your values? I think the same thing can be done via Kernel Adiutor if you are on a kernel that supports KCAL. AFAIK, stock LOS kernel doesn't have it but most ROMs and all custom kernels have it.
What about AOSP by JDC team, it appears very stable with EAS?
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It looks light an orange tinted lightbleed right around the borders of the display and some ghosting of previous apps are overlayed on the current app (especially visible on grey backgrounds). Check the attached image to see what mean, and this is only about 50% of how bad it can get if you don't adjust for it.
Yes I just tweaked the RGB values to 90% (anything more and you can still notice the effect).
I tried using Kernel Adiutor to fix this problem to no avail, using different ROM and kernel combinations. I never checked if the kernel supports KCAL specifically though.
It's been too long since I used JDC's ROM, but if I remember correctly it was stable and fast but lacked essential features at the time (music playback controls, lockscreen torch, display calibration settings). Their Oreo ROM is far ahead of Lineage 15 in in terms of stability though, not that it's DD ready.

xdadevet said:
It looks light an orange tinted lightbleed right around the borders of the display and some ghosting of previous apps are overlayed on the current app (especially visible on grey backgrounds). Check the attached image to see what mean, and this is only about 50% of how bad it can get if you don't adjust for it.
Yes I just tweaked the RGB values to 90% (anything more and you can still notice the effect)
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Woah thanks for sharing this man, I didn't know about this, can you please share the screenshot of the settings you have made?

I have the same issue and I can't decide which ROM to flash. MIUI 8 is too laggy, MIUI 9 is faster but all apps crash randomly. I will unlock my phone tomorrow (after the stupid 72 hours waiting period) and I am hoping that this discussion will help us decide. Most probably it will be a choice between Xiaomi.eu or LOS.

arnavbatra said:
Woah thanks for sharing this man, I didn't know about this, can you please share the screenshot of the settings you have made?
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Sure, no problem. You can find these Settings under Settings > Display > Live Display > Colour Calibration

Xpme said:
I have the same issue and I can't decide which ROM to flash. MIUI 8 is too laggy, MIUI 9 is faster but all apps crash randomly. I will unlock my phone tomorrow (after the stupid 72 hours waiting period) and I am hoping that this discussion will help us decide. Most probably it will be a choice between Xiaomi.eu or LOS.
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As someone who recently used both Xiaomi.eu and LOS14.1 I might be able to clear that up.
Xiaomi.eu MIUI9 build is almost identical to MIUI 8. There are a few minor tweaks to the UI such as the task switcher which is now more immersive and the new icon pack. Settings are now more bundled together and ROM/System info is graphically displayed. Split screen multitasking seems to be the only new feature. I haven't experienced a single app crash, but the system animation speed was set way to fast by default and transition animations show tearing each time you switch apps. In short, it's fast but not smooth.
I switched back to LOS quite quickly. The only feature MIUI has that LOS doesn't is Dual Apps, and since I don't use that the choice was very simple. LOS is much smoother and faster, with minimal features on top of AOSP. I enjoy the additions, it doesn't feel bloated or barebones.
If you are going to use LOS, I recommend doing the following:
-If you have a 32GB Mi5, flash the LOS stock freq kernel
-Set the display calibration as per my previous posts
-Activate touch home button, always on fingerprint unlock
-Install Magisk
-Flash MIUI camera Magisk module + OISprop-Magisk
-Flash iYTBP Magisk module
-Flash unified hosts Adblock Magisk module (make sure to select systemless hosts in Magisk settings)
-Install Google camera HDR+
-Use Nova (paid) or Lawnchair (free) as the launcher
That should get you going and solve most if not all annoyances coming from MIUI. You'd be amazed with the quality of Google Camera HDR+! Just check the attached samples (they are all compressed due to Xda but you'll get the point).

xdadevet said:
As someone who recently used both Xiaomi.eu and LOS14.1 I might be able to clear that up.
Xiaomi.eu MIUI9 build is almost identical to MIUI 8. There are a few minor tweaks to the UI such as the task switcher which is now more immersive and the new icon pack. Settings are now more bundled together and ROM/System info is graphically displayed. Split screen multitasking seems to be the only new feature. I haven't experienced a single app crash, but the system animation speed was set way to fast by default and transition animations show tearing each time you switch apps. In short, it's fast but not smooth.
I switched back to LOS quite quickly. The only feature MIUI has that LOS doesn't is Dual Apps, and since I don't use that the choice was very simple. LOS is much smoother and faster, with minimal features on top of AOSP. I enjoy the additions, it doesn't feel bloated or barebones.
If you are going to use LOS, I recommend doing the following:
-If you have a 32GB Mi5, flash the LOS stock freq kernel
-Set the display calibration as per my previous posts
-Activate touch home button, always on fingerprint unlock
-Install Magisk
-Flash MIUI camera Magisk module + OISprop-Magisk
-Flash iYTBP Magisk module
-Flash unified hosts Adblock Magisk module (make sure to select systemless hosts in Magisk settings)
-Install Google camera HDR+
-Use Nova (paid) or Lawnchair (free) as the launcher
That should get you going and solve most if not all annoyances coming from MIUI. You'd be amazed with the quality of Google Camera HDR+! Just check the attached samples (they are all compressed due to Xda but you'll get the point).
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Wow! that was very informative. Thanks a lot man :good: . And yes, I get the point about the photo samples are amazing.
I have the 32 GB version and I already purchased Nova Launcher and use no matter what. I will have to find the addons you mentioned as I have no idea what they do. It's the first time I install a custom ROM on my MI 5. One final question, do you have any thoughts on AOSP Extended?

@xdadevet
Hi, where is OISprop module ?
Wysłane z mojego MI 5 przy użyciu Tapatalka

Xpme said:
Wow! that was very informative. Thanks a lot man :good: . And yes, I get the point about the photo samples are amazing.
I have the 32 GB version and I already purchased Nova Launcher and use no matter what. I will have to find the addons you mentioned as I have no idea what they do. It's the first time I install a custom ROM on my MI 5. One final question, do you have any thoughts on AOSP Extended?
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I can add all the files you need to a dropbox folder and share the link if that would be easier? I find that the Mi5 is super easy to modify, you shouldn't worry too much. I'll add the firmware you need and GAPPS if that would help you transition.
Yes, AEX is a great ROM with many features. Most Devs seem to be on it (going by their discussions). I haven't found a way to fix my LCD issues on AEX yet, which is the main reason for not using it currently.

rafix96 said:
@xdadevet
Hi, where is OISprop module ?
Wysłane z mojego MI 5 przy użyciu Tapatalka
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You need to run the apk after you flashed the magisk module and rebooted your phone to calibrate the OIS.

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Official Flyme OS 4.5.1.2R For Xiaomi Mi3/Mi4

Official Build: http://www.flyme.cn/firmwarelist-20.html
Note:
Based on 5.0.2
Installation takes long time.
For me (in CWM Recovery), ROM flashing took about 9 minutes and than the 1st boot took 8 minutes so be patient.
Do no flash GApps without 1st boot, it will give FC if you do so.
For root you have to flash SuperSU zip on your own.
Includes Normal (or named as powersave) and Performance mode sticking max frequency at 1.9 GHz and 2.3 GHz respectively.
Doesn't change Wi-Fi MAC address like other custom ROMs, if that matters.
Doesn't have dedicated WCDMA only mode, and resets automatically to preferred if you set in testing after reboot as in general ROMs
How battery life , performance?
any bugs?
please give us review.
patelumangv said:
How battery life , performance?
any bugs?
please give us review.
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Well battery life seems fine. I can't comment on battery life of any ROM, I can't notice difference in battery life matter at all.
Performance seems OK, not very snappy but is good.
But I believe I will flash some other ROM now as only this ROM is one which is giving problem with playing Vainglory. Touching the screen scrolls down notification little bit most times in the app (not anywhere else but the specific game I olay)
ROM is fine not very highly intuitive or something just normal. Has inbuilt different immersed bar. And iOS like smart touch little white button.
Has themes available too.
Bugs idk didn't come across except I mentioned already.
ROM is usable for daily use, test yourself.
And do get rid of stock keyboard, it doesn't write letters despite getting tapped
patelumangv said:
How battery life , performance?
any bugs?
please give us review.
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Battery life just sucks it drains damn fast then cm12 roms.
proximity sensor bug during incoming call.
Heating issue present on heavy usage.
the rom is still in beta stage
Anyone knows how disable hardware buttons backlight? I have Mi4.
ROM is very good do far in my opinion. Good performance, very nice camera (better than cm).
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Best battery life on this rom! MI4 LTE
Sent from my MI 4LTE using Tapatalk
This is for mi4 only..
Or can flash on mi3
dododol said:
This is for mi4 only..
Or can flash on mi3
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It can be flash into mi3w
any idea how to synchronise contact from google account?
Install google installer for installing google apps
Sent from my MI 3W using Tapatalk
anyone have option control manual mode camera? I tried at my Mi3 when at manual mode only can change exposure + and - mode. no option change ISO etc. Front camera very clear/good compare MIUI camera.
And how to activate option/back button. I tried only can using menu button at mi Mi3
Hi..got problem when answer incoming call...
cant hear caller voice...
Or should change..any setting..
I was on miui v7 global developer
i tried installing from cwm
but stuck on mi logo
anyone know how much to wait???

BEst rom for battery?

Which is the best rom for battery(no matter performance)?
-Small eui v14.1
-Miui
-Resurection remix with blackscreen kernel
-Pure nexus project with blackscreen kernel (i am using right now)
-Mokee (idk why but blackscreen kernel not working)
-original indian version
-Cuoco92
rares22iunie said:
Which is the best rom for battery(no matter performance)?
-Small eui v14.1
-Miui
-Resurection remix with blackscreen kernel
-Pure nexus project with blackscreen kernel (i am using right now)
-Mokee (idk why but blackscreen kernel not working)
-original indian version
-Cuoco92
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Running miui8 port amazing battery life, very smooth, no sound inssues. Really liking it.
Sent from my Le X820 using XDA Labs
What about LineageOS ?
Hey its me rares , lineage i found the worst , because it drains so much battery
And also i will try today miui
rares22iunie said:
And also i will try today miui
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Im using rr , not good for battery life, what about nexus??
allrockedout said:
Running miui8 port amazing battery life, very smooth, no sound inssues. Really liking it.
Sent from my Le X820 using XDA Labs
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What's the SOT?
I found best battery is stock rom 5.9.26S from ALBA in Russia forum you can download it here:
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/3rWz/V8e4aZYBE
Or Madsurfer stock rom 5.9.26S with Sense home launcher
Nougat rom try Ground Zero roms Tipsy, Validus, Tesla normally it got pretty good battery life with good performance.
Slay1991 said:
What's the SOT?
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Used it last night for 2 1/2 hours sot to 50% so I'm assuming 6 hours. Just feels so much more smooth and solid than linage or RR or aosp based ROMs. Way smoother than eui.
It's miui8 port a little bit tricky to get it to boot properly the 1st time but well worth it I have Xposed installed. Freedom
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I usually get 5.1/2 - 6 hours SoT on RR which is pretty decent. You just need to find the right settings for long battery life.
Small EUI could potentially outperform RR in the field of batterylife , but I just can't get used to EUI based ROMS after experiencing Nougat features.
elfendiel said:
I usually get 5.1/2 - 6 hours SoT on RR which is pretty decent. You just need to find the right settings for long battery life.
Small EUI could potentially outperform RR in the field of batterylife , but I just can't get used to EUI based ROMS after experiencing Nougat features.
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Wow. How do you manage to get that! I barely hit 3 and 1/2. It's not that bad, but more sot it's really appreciated
elfendiel said:
I usually get 5.1/2 - 6 hours SoT on RR which is pretty decent. You just need to find the right settings for long battery life.
Small EUI could potentially outperform RR in the field of batterylife , but I just can't get used to EUI based ROMS after experiencing Nougat features.
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Which version of rr? Nougat or mm?
I'm running 7.1.2 RR 27/05 build.
I changed the resolution to 1920*1080/420 dpi. It's more than enough for me, I see no point of watching 1440p content on a mobile screen.
I use Balanced Xana ATK profile (Settings->Leeco Extras->AKT profiles) and Greenify app to limit background running apps.
I turned off the logger buffer sizes (Developer settings). In Display settings turned on adaptive brightness and reduced power consumption (livedisplay). Also turned on batterysaving mode in location settings.
I would like to highlight that If I play any game (usually Mobile Legends) I get around 4 - 4 and a half SoT with approximately 1 hour gameplay.
I also tried out the newer build (02/06) but AKT profiles didn't work in that one (not noticed any differences in Kernel Adiutor), so I've decided to stay on this build for while. But I read that there are new powersaving features in the latest build, you might wanna check that out.
You can read about some kernel tweaks here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/kernel-blackscreen-pro3-aka-zl1-x727-t3594976 (2. post)
elfendiel said:
I'm running 7.1.2 RR 27/05 build.
I changed the resolution to 1920*1080/420 dpi. It's more than enough for me, I see no point of watching 1440p content on a mobile screen.
I use Balanced Xana ATK profile (Settings->Leeco Extras->AKT profiles) and Greenify app to limit background running apps.
I turned off the logger buffer sizes (Developer settings). In Display settings turned on adaptive brightness and reduced power consumption (livedisplay). Also turned on batterysaving mode in location settings.
I would like to highlight that If I play any game (usually Mobile Legends) I get around 4 - 4 and a half SoT with approximately 1 hour gameplay.
I also tried out the newer build (02/06) but AKT profiles didn't work in that one (not noticed any differences in Kernel Adiutor), so I've decided to stay on this build for while. But I read that there are new powersaving features in the latest build, you might wanna check that out.
You can read about some kernel tweaks here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/kernel-blackscreen-pro3-aka-zl1-x727-t3594976 (2. post)
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How did you change screen resolution?
doo_Z said:
How did you change screen resolution?
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With an app called Easy DPI Changer. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chornerman.easydpichanger
Moon75 said:
I found best battery is stock rom 5.9.26S from ALBA in Russia forum you can download it here:
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/3rWz/V8e4aZYBE
Or Madsurfer stock rom 5.9.26S with Sense home launcher
Nougat rom try Ground Zero roms Tipsy, Validus, Tesla normally it got pretty good battery life with good performance.
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Do you have any link telling more about that Russian ROM? A thread link or something like that. I guess its from 4pda? I've tried to search but got nothing. Seems to be a very lightweight ROM..
Thanks.
VzQzZ said:
Do you have any link telling more about that Russian ROM? A thread link or something like that. I guess its from 4pda? I've tried to search but got nothing. Seems to be a very lightweight ROM..
Thanks.
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It's on Russia forum here I found rom by ALBA for Le Max 2 and Le Pro 3 (different tread): this link for Le Max 2:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=822890
You gotta click under LeEco Le Max2 at the top fourth line in blue text (EUI) and there is 5.9.26S. It's Russian language though not much I can understand.
elfendiel said:
I'm running 7.1.2 RR 27/05 build.
I changed the resolution to 1920*1080/420 dpi. It's more than enough for me, I see no point of watching 1440p content on a mobile screen.
I use Balanced Xana ATK profile (Settings->Leeco Extras->AKT profiles) and Greenify app to limit background running apps.
I turned off the logger buffer sizes (Developer settings). In Display settings turned on adaptive brightness and reduced power consumption (livedisplay). Also turned on batterysaving mode in location settings.
I would like to highlight that If I play any game (usually Mobile Legends) I get around 4 - 4 and a half SoT with approximately 1 hour gameplay.
I also tried out the newer build (02/06) but AKT profiles didn't work in that one (not noticed any differences in Kernel Adiutor), so I've decided to stay on this build for while. But I read that there are new powersaving features in the latest build, you might wanna check that out.
You can read about some kernel tweaks here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/kernel-blackscreen-pro3-aka-zl1-x727-t3594976 (2. post)
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What cpu governor/hotplug you use. Also did you underclock?
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What cpu governor/hotplug you use. Also did you underclock?
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Interactive cpu governor, alucard hotplug, and no, i didn't underlock. But if you chose a AKT profile, you don't have to necessarily mess with kernel settings, the profile does that.
Now I'm on 13/6 build, so far it's fine. A bit laggy though, I think the BS 2.3 could cause that. Not noticed any difference in battery life.
elfendiel said:
I'm running 7.1.2 RR 27/05 build.
I changed the resolution to 1920*1080/420 dpi. It's more than enough for me, I see no point of watching 1440p content on a mobile screen.
I use Balanced Xana ATK profile (Settings->Leeco Extras->AKT profiles) and Greenify app to limit background running apps.
I turned off the logger buffer sizes (Developer settings). In Display settings turned on adaptive brightness and reduced power consumption (livedisplay). Also turned on batterysaving mode in location settings.
I would like to highlight that If I play any game (usually Mobile Legends) I get around 4 - 4 and a half SoT with approximately 1 hour gameplay.
I also tried out the newer build (02/06) but AKT profiles didn't work in that one (not noticed any differences in Kernel Adiutor), so I've decided to stay on this build for while. But I read that there are new powersaving features in the latest build, you might wanna check that out.
You can read about some kernel tweaks here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/kernel-blackscreen-pro3-aka-zl1-x727-t3594976 (2. post)
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Hey. Thank you for the great explanation! What was your on the 7.1.2 RR 27/05 build? Can you upload the kernel or the rom itself please? Thx
Edit: I think it can be bs 2.1. I'm using v13.07 of RR N. I flashed that bs kernel. I'm testing it with some Kernel A. changes and stock AKT. I'll add a few SS about my battery usage after the test

[DISCONTINUED][ROM][9.0][SM-N950F/FD/N] Project Pixel 1.0 [28/06/2019]

Project Pixel 1.0
What is Project Pixel?​
Project Pixel is a small team of developers that work on porting most, if not all of the Google Pixel features to stock firmwares.
We mostly specialize in Stock Samsung Firmwares, although we may do work on ports of OneUi once in a while. Our objective is to deliver the best performance by using stock firmware whilst also improving upon it by debloating and tweaking whilst also giving you all the features of a Pixel device.
Pixel Pie 1.0 Feature List:
1. AdAway
2. Deep Debloat and DeKnoxed (Apps, permissions, framework, unnecessary features-stripped and removed)
3. Dolby Atmos with Correct Tuning and Gain (Main Speaker has most power and Earpiece just adds detail and treble)
4. Eleven Music (Lineage OS 15.1)
5. Files GO (File Manager)
6. GCam (Note: GCam might not work on all devices, because of hardware compatibility) 8.3 (HDR+)
7. Google Calculator
8. Google Calendar
9. Google Chrome
10. Google Clock
11. Google Contacts
12. Google Keep (With Handwriting Libs)
13. Google Lens (Works within Google Photos and Recents in Pixel Launcher)
14. Google Messages
15. GPay (Working Payment Method along with NFC functionality)
16. Google Phone
17. Google Pie Emojis (Not Samsung Ones)
18. Google Play Games
19. Google Tasks
20. GBoard
21. Mtweaks (Has Hardware Control - Similar to Kernel Adiutor but more tailored to Exynos)
22. Pixel Fonts
23. Pixel 3 Boot Animation
24. Pixel 3 Live Wallpapers with Normal Wallpapers
25. Pixel Google Photos (Free Original Quality Storage)
26. Pixel Module V1 - Pixel Animations, framework and configs.
27. Pixel Launcher with new recent menu
28. Pixel Sounds
29. Samsung Digital Wellbeing
30. Samsung App Lock
31. Samsung Gallery (Stripped Down and lightened to improve performance)
32. Samsung's Stock Camera with HDR parameter changes, debloated and additional video modes (4k30 at HDR- Not Fully Tested)
33. SystemUI Tuner (Provides battery stats along with other useful customiztions - Check QS icons and add it to QS Panel to view)
34. VoLTE Supported
35. YouTube Vanced (Ad-free Youtube) ​
CHANGELOG 1.0:
1. Initial Release
Bugs:
1. Smart Capture Screen Write with SPen causes a FC
Notes:
1. To view Battery Stats and Storage, pull down the Quick Settings Panel and on the top right click the three bubbles button and then Button Order. Then move the new Battery and Storage icon to the Quick Settings.
2. Make sure you set Google Phone as your default phone app. Go-to Settings/Apps. Click the three dots in the top right corner. Then click default apps. Then Calling App and select Phone.
3. After first boot, reboot your device once to ensure dalvik optimization.
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the zip and download the latest Magisk (ROM will not boot if Magisk is not flashed due to encryption procedures)
2. Wipe System, Data, Dalvik Cache and Cache
3. Flash the zip and flash Magisk.
Download Link and Sources:
Magisk: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Download Link 1.0 : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1us-MNGq4fRwSOId74lpiGgHk81muB9Cm
Kernel Source : http://source.samsung.com/
Credits:
Google for Android and Framework
Samsung For Their Kernel
@msohail_7 (GCam 8.3)
Check the screenshots tab to see screenshots of the ROM in action.
XDA:DevDB Information
Project Pixel P, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017 Phone)
Contributors
Skulldron
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Latest Bootloader And Modem
Based On: OneUI
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2019-06-28
Created 2019-03-02
Last Updated 2019-06-29
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Is this rom fully deknoxed?
Logan991x said:
Is this rom fully deknoxed?
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Yes and read OP please.
This ROM is awesome. It is pretty stable too. The boot logo is not very appealing. I will keep using it. No bug so far.
Emma James said:
This ROM is awesome. It is pretty stable too. The boot logo is not very appealing. I will keep using it. No bug so far.
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I have found one issue, with the phone app. When I try to call someone it doesn't show the call being forwarded,so you can't end the call. And When I am called I can't pick up since there is no prompt for accepting or rejecting call. A problem with the Google dialer maybe.
Emma James said:
I have found one issue, with the phone app. When I try to call someone it doesn't show the call being forwarded,so you can't end the call. And When I am called I can't pick up since there is no prompt for accepting or rejecting call. A problem with the Google dialer maybe.
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You must set up Google dialer like default app in the settings... I had same problem on lineage os
Dual sim work?
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
google dialler
Fishcat7 said:
You must set up Google dialer like default app in the settings... I had same problem on lineage os
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me too just altered and everything fine now.
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love the rom downloaded it last night and I must say my note 8 is far faster and smoother.
Hallo, this rom is okey for daily use?
I use a lot my phone at work.
rom for daily use
Unreal12 said:
Hallo, this rom is okey for daily use?
I use a lot my phone at work.
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I ve been using it since last night. receiving texts emails and phone calls, its worth the effort . its a lovely rom.
The battery is pretty terrible, it cant charge while playing, it was draining while charhing so fast, i ofc did a clean install, camera app fails a lot as well, and you cant set every live wallpaper from pixel wallpaper changer it force closes.. i hope in the future you can fix these the rom felt smooth until i started playing games and noticed it wasnt charging while playing..
Hi Dev.
I wiped my data and installed your rom. Everything was perfect. But the galaxy wearable app was force closing.
Could you please help me to solve this problem.
Best regards
ZyroKewl said:
The battery is pretty terrible, it cant charge while playing, it was draining while charhing so fast, i ofc did a clean install, camera app fails a lot as well, and you cant set every live wallpaper from pixel wallpaper changer it force closes.. i hope in the future you can fix these the rom felt smooth until i started playing games and noticed it wasnt charging while playing..
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Wait what XD. Never experienced this bug. Maybe a charging cable issue? Also, there are two cameras included. GCam isn't as stable as stock by a long shot, so use stock if GCam crashes too much.
Also abt Gear Wearable. Since I extensively debloated this ROM, it is possible I removed something that I shouldn't have. Not to worry, I will release an update next month (Not now because of exams)
Skulldron said:
Wait what XD. Never experienced this bug. Maybe a charging cable issue? Also, there are two cameras included. GCam isn't as stable as stock by a long shot, so use stock if GCam crashes too much.
Also abt Gear Wearable. Since I extensively debloated this ROM, it is possible I removed something that I shouldn't have. Not to worry, I will release an update next month (Not now because of exams)
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Im back on my old 9.0 rom and everything is working just fine, i dont know what the issue was here, but ill check the update when its ready thanks!
Please add Adapt Sound feature if possible in a future build.
Fast, smooth and stable rom. But it has really bad battery usage. The older one(teampixel oreo) vas great at battery usage.
Also i can't find the "Power saving mode". There is no toggle in notification bar and i cant find a way to enable it in settings menu. Anyyone know is it possible to use Power saving mode on this rom?
Estargeus said:
Fast, smooth and stable rom. But it has really bad battery usage. The older one(teampixel oreo) vas great at battery usage.
Also i can't find the "Power saving mode". There is no toggle in notification bar and i cant find a way to enable it in settings menu. Anyyone know is it possible to use Power saving mode on this rom?
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Hello! The reason battery life was significantly better on Oreo was due to Oreo having a fully working Phantom Kernel! At this point, I'm just waiting for an update to that kernel, so that I can incorporate it, into the ROM, along with adapt sound, Dual Messenger, Gear 360 bug fix and Screen Write (Samsung Capture) since that it the only "useful" Note Feature that can't just be simply added back. I'll also be incorporating a few tweaks here and there to improve performance where possible! Keep an eye out for V1.1
just flashed phantom kernel v2 all ok
reservation31 said:
just flashed phantom kernel v2 all ok
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How about the rom some important bug
Enviado desde mi SM-N950F mediante Tapatalk

[Kernel] [OC] [QUICKCHARGING] [AOSP PIE] [4.9.221] - SimpleKernel SuZu

I'm not responsible for any damage to your device. So be advised.
Kernel Features:
-CPU Overclocked (BIG cores to 2.01GHz (experimental, i should reduce and / or disable it if too many users notify instability in F5122 (that is my personal device));
-AdrenoBoost;
-Slimbus (Audio bridge) Overclocking;
-WCD9335 HiFi selector and tunnings louder audio at kernel side;
-WSA8810 tunnings for better and louder audio in speaker;
-CRC disabled;
-DTS Eagle sound integration;
-300 Hz instead 1 kHz for kernel timer (saves power);
-Boeffla Wakelock blocker;
-Quick charge tweaks (2100mA constant charging for QC 2.0 / 3.0 enabled chargers, drawing about 1,6 Amps from wall PSU);
-Tunned voltage regulators for CPU and GPU enabling High Power Mode;
-Kernel general optimizations;
-WIP: add klapse and kcal;
-Enable 160 MHz clock in crypto engine for faster crypto operations.
Special thanks to:
@stefanhh0 github user (idk what is the nick here, please, pm me and i add it if you want) for keeping a source with newer mainline (i guess) patches;
@franciscofranco for many commits that help us improving performance and saving power;
Sony AOSP team;
And others that maybe i forgot to tag here but all them are in the github code below:
https://github.com/LuizPauloDamaceno/kernel
Inside the zip that you can download below, you will find the initial release. You should flash it by fastboot and them reinstall magisk if you have it. Also, have two xml files that is a complementing of the audio tweaks in android side, enabling CLSH_LOHIFI mode in the audio processor and tunning volumes. From mic to headphones and speakers. The thermanager is the one that you should install it for improved thermal handle with this kernel. Dont worry, things shouldn't fry, but is not my fault if them fry. As another complemention, i've done a "userdata" partition for users who have 64 GB variants, like me. The AOSP is compilled for 32 GB i guess and we have only half of our full capacity. Flashing userdata (obviously, will erase your data partition and you will loose everything like is done in the first AOSP flashes if you dont do a back-up...) you will also have more free space
Kernel: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Userdata: fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
To copy the below files i like to use root explorer app, you can also do by adb. I'm open for suggestion of better apps too
mixer_paths.xml: copy it to /system/vendor/etc/mixer_paths.xml and change permissions to 0644 octal or rw-r-r.
thermanager.xml: copy it to /system/vendor/etc/thermanager.xml and change permissions to 0644 octal or rw-r-r.
The first versions i will not do the automated flashing because are the initial and testing releases, but if my plans goes ok for the next 15 days or in the worst case next month, i can do a twrp flasheable style to make our lives easier. For me, no random reboots, no overheating for normal use and battery stills ok. Report it your experience, i will appreciate to know! =D
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261806431
Hope you all enjoy this, guys!
Luiz
Download link edited.
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It's awesome that you still keep these kernels up to date. Really appreciate the work.
I've been switching between v14 and v33 of your extreme kernels today for GPU testing. Didn't expect to see a kernel for Pie. I hope you'll update the one for Oreo as well, it's always great to see new changes. Thanks again!
Could this one be used with LineageOS 16 Custom Rom by chippa?
LOLisLIFE said:
It's awesome that you still keep these kernels up to date. Really appreciate the work.
I've been switching between v14 and v33 of your extreme kernels today for GPU testing. Didn't expect to see a kernel for Pie. I hope you'll update the one for Oreo as well, it's always great to see new changes. Thanks again!
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I've stopped oreo because I didn't see any advantages to me to keep it updating, i do this for fun and based in my use. Now i'm using pie, so, i think is fare to start a Pie project...
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Could this one be used with LineageOS 16 Custom Rom by chippa?
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I dont know, i dont have sure if could be used because maybe the drivers are different. If the LiOs uses 3.10 kernel then dont, you cant, because the drivers of 4.9 kernel is quite different.
justfun598 said:
Could this one be used with LineageOS 16 Custom Rom by chippa?
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LineageOS 16 by chippa uses 3.10 so no, I'll not boot.
@LuizPauloDamaceno i'll test it on the we with aosp 10 instead (already built against 4.9 kernel) and see how it behaves) thanks for your work.
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LineageOS 16 by chippa uses 3.10 so no, I'll not boot.
@LuizPauloDamaceno i'll test it on the we with aosp 10 instead (already built against 4.9 kernel) and see how it behaves) thanks for your work.
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Thank you for the test! I will stay in AOSP Pie for a while since i've built mine one following the sony's tutorial for now. Wainting for the results
So, who tested it the first release? Any observations? soon i will post the second release with some improvements.
I tested the first release on AOSP pie. The battery life is quite good but i needed to set big cores frequency back to 1.8, because the phone heats up a little bit. I also noticed a bug but i don't know if it's due to the rom or to the kernel: sometimes (not too frequently) the system ui force closes without any message. The screen becomes black and after a few seconds it turns on with lockscreen.
Anyway, as wel as in other roms, Whatsapp voice notes are very quiet; can this be solved with mixer path?
Thank you for your effort
Lihxor said:
I tested the first release on AOSP pie. The battery life is quite good but i needed to set big cores frequency back to 1.8, because the phone heats up a little bit. I also noticed a bug but i don't know if it's due to the rom or to the kernel: sometimes (not too frequently) the system ui force closes without any message. The screen becomes black and after a few seconds it turns on with lockscreen.
Anyway, as wel as in other roms, Whatsapp voice notes are very quiet; can this be solved with mixer path?
Thank you for your effort
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When you say voice notes are not very quiet you say about noise or too loud?
About the frequency, yes, the higher frequencies is intended to who wants to play certain games with higher performance or just perform better other applications, but everything has the "dark side". In some AOSP roms (i think all) you have random reboots because the 1.95 GHz is enabled without any overvoltage, so, the clock cannot be sustained by the system and the CPU crashes. I recommend if you want to use these clocks to have a fan in a joystick for example... And if you use is only the daily, use the stock frequencies. =D
About the lockscreen and sysui stop answering, i've also observed this without kernel modifications. So i think can be something from ROM or kernel that isn't related to hardware changes. Can be investigated. For 3 days now that this problem not showing here...
LuizPauloDamaceno said:
When you say voice notes are not very quiet you say about noise or too loud?
About the frequency, yes, the higher frequencies is intended to who wants to play certain games with higher performance or just perform better other applications, but everything has the "dark side". In some AOSP roms (i think all) you have random reboots because the 1.95 GHz is enabled without any overvoltage, so, the clock cannot be sustained by the system and the CPU crashes. I recommend if you want to use these clocks to have a fan in a joystick for example... And if you use is only the daily, use the stock frequencies. =D
About the lockscreen and sysui stop answering, i've also observed this without kernel modifications. So i think can be something from ROM or kernel that isn't related to hardware changes. Can be investigated. For 3 days now that this problem not showing here...
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Thanks for the answer. Btw, i meant that voice notes are quiet, so their volume is too low to be heard
Can anyone do a benchmark using antutu and stock 4.9 kernel (not this one) just to compare it? Following screen from next version that I should post soon. With 4.9.224 Linux and many more features.
LuizPauloDamaceno said:
Can anyone do a benchmark using antutu and stock 4.9 kernel (not this one) just to compare it? Following screen from next version that I should post soon. With 4.9.224 Linux and many more features.
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I took this one a year ago with Omni and 4.9 kernel, I recall performance was terrible on all 4.9 ROMs back then.
On your run I noticed that CPU scores is still lower than stock 8.0 with 3.10 kernel (that one got 46k on CPU and 17k on GPU), but I think it's better than anything we have currently.
By the way @ParanoidNemo how was the kernel running on AOSP 10?
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By the way @ParanoidNemo how was the kernel running on AOSP 10?
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Been stuck with a lot of work and not tried yet. Will report as soon as I've time to try it.
iH8Ecchi said:
I took this one a year ago with Omni and 4.9 kernel, I recall performance was terrible on all 4.9 ROMs back then.
On your run I noticed that CPU scores is still lower than stock 8.0 with 3.10 kernel (that one got 46k on CPU and 17k on GPU), but I think it's better than anything we have currently.
By the way @ParanoidNemo how was the kernel running on AOSP 10?
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Interesting, thank you for feedback. Yes... CPU score in 4.9 kernels is lower than 3.10. I think is something related to KPTI mitigations or something else... Concerning you're using OMINI rom... Is the wifi thetering working well? I have troubles with AOSP related with that and i thinks is not related to kernel. Thank you.
LuizPauloDamaceno said:
Interesting, thank you for feedback. Yes... CPU score in 4.9 kernels is lower than 3.10. I think is something related to KPTI mitigations or something else... Concerning you're using OMINI rom... Is the wifi thetering working well? I have troubles with AOSP related with that and i thinks is not related to kernel. Thank you.
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I did this run a year ago, haven't tested that yet. I've since switched to Lineage GSI (with Sjll's modified 4.9 kernel), and tethering/hotspot works fine.
Just flashed on latest AOSP pie by vknecht and it's work like a charm. No major bugs by far, rom is stable and fast, phone doesn't get really hot even without underclock. Im staying on it because ViPER4Android working with this setup unlike on LOS 16.
adi_adi said:
Just flashed on latest AOSP pie by vknecht and it's work like a charm. No major bugs by far, rom is stable and fast, phone doesn't get really hot even without underclock. Im staying on it because ViPER4Android working with this setup unlike on LOS 16.
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Have you some random reboot or not with the aosp9 by vknecht?
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Have you some random reboot or not with the aosp9 by vknecht?
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Well, random reebots still occur unfortunately, but most on demanding tasks. I'm not an expert, but I don't think this is a kernel issue.

General Rom Review/ Kernel Request

i have tried 3 roms for this device since i got this phone, in my own observation and satisfaction here's my review
Stock Rom(Miui 12)- a bit laggy for me and not fully optimize for multi tasking or gaming, ram eater but very good battery life thanks for 33 watts charging
Pixel Experience- still has bugs like camera video and I also dont like that it doesnt have built in gallery app, only google photos. its good for gaming and multitasking, efficient ram usage I guess. good battery life, fast charging works
EvolutionX- this is my currently rom and im loving it no bugs so far, but also dont have built in gallery app, but thats ok gaming is superb here and the ram usage is all so good. bad news is fast charging doesnt work.
My conclusion is, there is no perfect rom this device yet, lets wait for our beloved developers and support them.
I would love if someone made a kernel that supports 33watts fast charging, optimized ram usage for gaming and multitasking.
I've tried Pixel Experience as well and am now on dotOS (vanilla with microg).
There's a Gcam mod working perfectly, see other threads.
I consider both are very good - and I prefer to install a gallery app of my liking, so it's good there's no preinstalled one!
StaryMuz said:
I found and set the functional camera to select the lens.
Gcam7.3.018_Greatness.Build2.3.apk (camera)
main[1].xml (my config file)
1) Install the camera. Uninstall the previous GCAM if you cannot install.
2) Start the camera and go to the settings. Config>Save>"a" (SAVE).
3) File main[1].xml copy to /sdcard/gcam/Configs7/
4) Start the camera, double-click this place (photo below) select main file>RESTORE
You get the settings, Wide, Main, Macro lens.
Video works only in normal mode. Slow doesn't work.
So everything will work in this GCAM!
PHOTO
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UniNick said:
I've tried Pixel Experience as well and am now on dotOS (vanilla with microg).
There's a Gcam mod working perfectly, see other threads.
I consider both are very good - and I prefer to install a gallery app of my liking, so it's good there's no preinstalled one!
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how's the battery life of dotOS
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how's the battery life of dotOS
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Excellent
Developer from dotOS comes with Bliss.
Tested Bliss ROM 14 (vanilla) with a clean flash, but cannot recommend it at this time.
It doesn't have signature spoofing, so no easy installation of microG.
Also it wrecked the ADB connection, the phone was not recognized by my iMac anymore and I had to reflash MIUI Stock Rom from a windows computer to repair.
Also some UI glitches.
Needs more development, so I'll stick with dotOS in the meantime.

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