First thing first,... I'm Just a noob here, I just did some testing things during my quarantine free time and got many errors with this Red Magic (which as far as I know has no update until now for international user). So, If there's something you guys know more than Me, or if I might do something wrong on my guide here, please correct me...
My goal was to get rid of the touchscreen bugs which still exist on International ROM (Oreo 8.1), but I still want the RGB light feature also...
Do it at your own risk!
Here you go:
ROOT for Omni 9.0 Unofficial by Vache and CN ROM 3.26 you can get it here
This root method I got it from here by member changguangyu on Red Magic 3!
Here you go :
I've tried with Fresh stock CN ROM 3.26 (update from without formating, result always failed for google apps at least for me)
install TWRP from fastboot
Download Magisk Manager (using 7.5.1 (267) when this post created)
Extract your boot.img from your Rom and save it to your download folder (i dunno - already tried to put it in another place, it gave me nothing).
Open Magisk Manager and it will say something like Magisk not Installed
Install it and select and patch the boot file you saved before.
It will create magisk_patched.img and save it to your computer.
Enable developer options > make sure to check (ON)USB debugging and OEM unlock on your device
Open command prompt on Windows: reboot to fastboot command :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Unlock your device
Code:
fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX609J
Use command :
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fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
Reboot! and your phone should be rooted now.
Installing GAPPS on CN ROM 3.26 better, and simple method:
with this method, it was much simpler and the result is Google Play can download big files like PUBG Mobile
First, make sure your device is rooted!
Second, make sure twrp are installed (I use the one that came in the same link with omni 9.0 i think)
Third just flash GAPPS get it at Opengapps get it here . I use the pico one...
that's it! everything is smooth at least for me.
Now for a bit tricky part
Installing GApps (Google Play Services, etc) CN ROM only (I'm using 3.26).
This can be done after you root your device!
Open Magisk and go to the module, search for App Systemizer (Terminal Emulator) by Veez21 and reboot your device.
Download Google Installer (Chinese apps) (got it from this thread ) by Teeemoo
Click the blue-button and install everything until all the checklist is finished! After the install is done, don't open any google or add an account yet!.
Go to settings > App info > search for google calendar sync and everything that smells like google set every permission to yes! even storage! yes, Anything! (At first, I did not allow storage permission for play services, and it gives me an error during contact sync!) (Also you may want to check Settings > Notification Management > Playstore > make it open ).
Search for Termux (terminal emulator) on the internet, download the apk and install it. (I think I remembered it using F-Droid)
open termux use the following command :
Code:
su
then
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systemize
then choose option
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1
listed apps will be shown. choose Google apps at which number you want to systemize (mine started on 10 until 15) so i put
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10
enter and then I make it as privilege apps or priv-apps by choosing option number
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2
, and then go back to menu
Code:
y
--- Choose another google apps until it finished!
After all that, reboot!
Start by opening the play store
And Voila :fingers-crossed::good::laugh:
Tips:
Already tested it, some google features will not work nicely if it's not system apps... My solution is :
Install all google apps that i need after Play Store is installed nicely.
Example for Google Assistant (Saying "Hey Google" hot words) : Force Stop Nubia Share, Nubia Voice
Allow all permission, also go to Settings > Power Management > Application Power Management > Your Apps > Regardless of Control.
After that, Open Termux and systemize the Google Assistant.
After Reboot you will be prompted for "Okay, Google" hotword detection.
Again if someone has better tips, please post it...
I also experience some apps that don't run on the background (Whatsapp for example) - u need to run it first and don't clear from recent sometimes I guess.
I tried to download PUBG Mobile, and it says: can't update blablabla... see common ways to fix the problem (anyone knows how to resolve this issue? - (this problem only for big file i think) )
The Chinese Rom is nice, but it gave me a headache sometimes I already allow permission to some apps, when reopen, it goes back doesn't have permission again.... but after making it as a system (priv-app) from the app systemizer (from magisk and use it with Termux), all goes well.
PS: it will be great if someone can test this too, or make this ROM bloat-free! Thanks :good:
*latest update with CN ROM 3.32 = it works with this method...
UPDATE : CMIIW the 3.32 is so buggy for me, for example : we can't hear anything for ringtone after we changed the ringtone using mp3, and more bugs again... ringtone always getting silent by itself after several hour reboot, the most annoying thing is, fingerprint sometimes working sometimes not!. anyone that use 3.32 please share your experience too please...
Great work![emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
great
I suppose first of all you have flashed custom recovery and then you tried install root
strakell said:
I suppose first of all you have flashed custom recovery and then you tried install root
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For flashing boot.img I don't need to go to recovery... I just do it via fastboot command without entering recovery... But, it will be better if you have TWRP installed just in case.
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/53 new release 3.30 here ... anyone care to try ?
ianseer said:
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/53 new release 3.30 here ... anyone care to try ?
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Downloading is pain from chinese website. But yeah will try today and see how it goes
it can be rooted but not android version change. Its still android 9. can be rooted but takes hell of a time to debloat the ROM. Maybe changing back to the official 8.1.
methuselah said:
it can be rooted but not android version change. Its still android 9. can be rooted but takes hell of a time to debloat the ROM. Maybe changing back to the official 8.1.
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thanks appriciate it man... any changes for touch screen issue especially when phone is hot? and also it should be support dual window mode now (as far as i read by the google translate)
ianseer said:
thanks appriciate it man... any changes for touch screen issue especially when phone is hot? and also it should be support dual window mode now (as far as i read by the google translate)
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this phone for me never got that much hot. It never had any touch issues. But yeah now u have latest security patch with this update. But the webview is still age old 66 something which is pain in ass. With root you can change atleast latest webview.
ROM V3.30 twrp-3.3.1-1
sorry for my english, IT WORKS, i tried the rom v3.30 and the official TWRP twrp-3.3.1-1-nx609j_SAR.img, downloaded from the official page twrp.me, just can´t hide magisk, display hide magisk failed and NETFLIX app doesn't work, your device isn't compatible, everything else is fine. about the touch bug and the heat, i don't have any problem.
TWRP release a new version Download twrp-3.4.0-0-nx609j.img, it´s available from the official page twrp me, for those who wants netflix app, use the version 4.16.1, sorry i can't publish the links
V3.31
Red Devils gaming mobile phone V3.31 (official version)
Release Date: 2020-09-22
Release Notes
system
Optimization: system stability and fluency
Fix: Incorporate Google GPU patch
game
Fix: Probabilistic black screen problem during the game
Fix: Probabilistic automatic screen lock during gameplay
other
Optimization: Fast charge animation
The optimized content of this update includes but is not limited to the items listed above
Red Devils gaming mobile phone V3.32
Software version: V3.32 (stable version)
Release Date: 2020-12-25
Version: V3.32Size: 2.34GB
MD5: 14233218463968118E9A2B8B9F82A246
Update log
Release Notes
system
Optimization: system stability and fluency
Update: Google Security Patch
Communication
New: Unicom vote function
other
Update: Phone Manager version
Update: browser version
The optimized content of this update includes but is not limited to the items listed above
http://romdownload.nubia.com/%E7%BA%A2%E9%AD%94%E7%94%B5%E7%AB%9E%E6%B8%B8%E6%88%8F%E6%89%8B%E6%9C%BA/V3.32/NX609J-update.zip
metalerock said:
http://romdownload.nubia.com/%E7%BA%A2%E9%AD%94%E7%94%B5%E7%AB%9E%E6%B8%B8%E6%88%8F%E6%89%8B%E6%9C%BA/V3.32/NX609J-update.zip
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https://twrp.me/nx609j/twrp-3.4.0-0-nx609j.img
i have a 3.32 rom,its fantastic,but i need help to install Gapps,i have try,but nothing work,anyone can help me?i would appreciate it very much, i'm using it as second phone, and it's a bomb, but i don't want to put back the international rom, i prefer the cn, partly i solved it with huawei appgallery, but i would like the playstore..thanks
ok, i managed to put the apps, thanks to this guide, but in the playstore i still see the device not certified, how can i solve?
batocchietto_29_ said:
ok, i managed to put the apps, thanks to this guide, but in the playstore i still see the device not certified, how can i solve?
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i think there is no way to get the device certified, because is a chinese rom, but i have no problem with that, only some apps can download from playstore as like netflix
TWRP for nx609jtwrp-3.5.1_9-0-nx609j.img
Download twrp-3.5.1_9-0-nx609j.img
Download page for twrp-3.5.1_9-0-nx609j.img
dl.twrp.me
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A new ROM download @huawei!
Anybody flashed it?
A final ICS Release?!?
http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDE1MDE=
Without root... I'm not sure I am willing to take the plunge. Would that same method employed on other leaks work? If so, I'll take the plunge...
musclendabx said:
Without root... I'm not sure I am willing to take the plunge. Would that same method employed on other leaks work? If so, I'll take the plunge...
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If it doesn't root, couldn't you just downgrade to the older ROM? (I have no idea, so don't yell at me if I'm wrong )
not gonna do it without root...
I believe this is the Chinese version. I'm waiting for an International version with root. It shouldn't be long.
r34p3rex said:
If it doesn't root, couldn't you just downgrade to the older ROM? (I have no idea, so don't yell at me if I'm wrong )
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Don't see why not... but not willing to take a chance... each device has its own idiosyncrasies and I don't know this one very well.
Root with B010 unsecure boot.img, no gapps so you need gapps patch too.
Works no problem.
Interesting. I really hope that we can soon run a real proper ICS build on MP.
This is probably dumb, but I downloaded and installed the 4.0 from Huawei, it ran beautifully, but 4g would not work on Tmo... so I went back to 3.2 and still no 4G.. anyone have any advice??
Difference band
Pitchdad said:
This is probably dumb, but I downloaded and installed the 4.0 from Huawei, it ran beautifully, but 4g would not work on Tmo... so I went back to 3.2 and still no 4G.. anyone have any advice??
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I think s7-301 not for US. You need downgrade to S7-303 (another modem/ band)
I use this ROM (B015) with my 301u.
Yes, it's a Chinese Rom with f*ckin "chinapps".
We need to finalize it:
1. Make Root with mkroot_adb
2. Delete stock chinese apps with "Root explorer" or "ROM Toolbox" (free)
3. Install latest GApps (only you need)
4. Full Wipe
And We Have а "Stable firmware without the unnecessary programs & reboots"
5. Install "CPU Tuner" or any other program to control NRG use
6. Profit
We have Android 4 with long lasting battery
And, as always, sorry for my fu**ing horrible english
alexdrakea said:
I use this ROM (B015) with my 301u.
Yes, it's a Chinese Rom with f*ckin "chinapps".
We need to finalize it:
1. Make Root with mkroot_adb
2. Delete stock chinese apps with "Root explorer" or "ROM Toolbox" (free)
3. Install latest GApps (only you need)
4. Full Wipe
And We Have а "Stable firmware without the unnecessary programs & reboots"
5. Install "CPU Tuner" or any other program to control NRG use
6. Profit
We have Android 4 with long lasting battery
And, as always, sorry for my fu**ing horrible english
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How to use mkroot_adb?
4.Full Wipe (means factory reset?) or I need to do something else?
Thanks
So catching back up after being gone for several weeks. I have the ICS b10 (I think) on my MP and am looking at the new builds here. Should I do the b15 listed here, or the HUAWEI_S7-301u_FIRMWARE_android4.0_C232B002_General_Channel_05010YBX-root Build listed in the other threads?
Code:
How to use mkroot_adb?
4.Full Wipe (means factory reset?) or I need to do something else?
1. Connect HMP to PC with Win & installed ADB Drivers (HiSuite)
2. Launch mkroot.cmd
3. wait for 3 reboots
Need for mkroot use:
1. Settings - System - Developer options - USB debugging - (on)
2. Settings - Personal - Security - Unknows sources - (on)
mkroot_adb:
English version of mkroot.cmd messages
Code:
If you see this too long to post it:
1. Make sure enabled "Debug on USB"
2. ADB drivers installed
3. The tablet is connected via USB
obtain the right to write to / data
Restart (1/3)
Make full access
Restart (2/3)
If the id is 0 / root then continue, otherwise ctrl + c to cancel and start over
Copying the files
Cleanup ...
Restart (3/3)
install Superuser.apk
All done!
Full Wipe: Yes, it's a factory reset
thanks!!!
Where is google play?
There's no google play app installed, when i install it manually it keeps closing when i open it!...
gmail too...
shpibrazz said:
There's no google play app installed, when i install it manually it keeps closing when i open it!...
gmail too...
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OK.
Link: http://tinyw.in/Ko5N
Method:
1 - you need to have root for 3,4
2 - unpack gapps zip
3 - copy gapps to /system with ADB shell (with replace)
4 - clear cache & dalvik
5 - reboot
6 - Profit
When replacing the files, you can get one or two reboots.
Be careful and cautious.
Huawei website, easy to ...?
Still don't have ICS for my G300 though.
Anyone else need anything from Huawei? Might try and write some perl.
Looks like a non-upgrade version
Description
Enhances the wifi capabilities, provides a smoother web experience.
This looks like the official upgrade from 3.2, even says so.
Description
This is the official version to upgrade from android 3.2 to android 4.0.
db_bloke said:
This looks like the official upgrade from 3.2, even says so.
Description
This is the official version to upgrade from android 3.2 to android 4.0.
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This is 3.2 C170B012 (though file named as B015) firmware, which (and only it) is capable to OTA upgrade to 4.0.3 C170B009, where most annoyances (green skype, copy/paste) are fixed.
skleroz said:
OTA upgrade to 4.0.3 C170B009, where most annoyances (green skype, copy/paste) are fixed.
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C170B009 Full Sh!t
C170B008 have high stability
009 have 7 reboots/day
008 have 0 reboots/week
Hello, This is my first MOD which actually works.
Visit my new website here for detailed info: https://chetzjain1215.wixsite.com/enhancexp (currently the site isn't optimised for phones, but working on it. )
Code:
I am not responsible if you brick your devices or other issues because of my MOD.
Do some research or ask me if you have any concerns about it.
Q:So, What is this thing?
A: It basically Replaces stock LineageOS apps with the Google apps.
Q:Why do we need this?
A: If you're using Nova launcher or Pixel launcher i'm sure you would have come across ''force 3D touch". That thing doesn't take place in Stock lineage apps like Phone, Messaging or Clock etc. Also the UI of Calendar app isn't good as compare to Google calendar app, however Google apps is the solution.
Q:What else does it do?
A: It will install Sony Music player (Beta version), trust me it isn't bloatware but something better than Eleven (stock lineage music player), also it adds a nice unlock sound effect.
Features: 1) Removes Lineage apps: Calendar, Clock, Eleven, Calculator, Messaging, Contacts and Phone.
2) Adds Google apps of: Calendar, Clock, Calculator, Messaging, Contacts and Phone, Beta version of Sony Music.
3) Unlock Sound effect from MIUI.
**CAUTION**: I've tested the MOD only with Official RR 5.8.3 and with NANO open gapps package.
THINGS YOU SHOULD DO AFTER INSTALLING: 1) Set Phone as default app by going in Settings>Apps>Setting icon (Top right corner), under default, select Phone app. That's it.
**Installation For recovery flashing***
1) Flash your Favourite (7.1.1/7.1.2) ROM and then flash Nano Gapps.
2) Go back in TWRP and select "MOUNT" and tick system.
3) Select my MOD and flash and reboot.
**Installation For recovery flashing***
1) Take a backup seriously.
2) Open magisk and select my module and flash it.
Download for Stable Recovery Flashing: STABLE VERSIONS
Download for Beta Recovery Flashing: BETA VERSIONS
Download for Magisk flashing: not supported anymore
Source: Github
Credits :LineageOS
: @nicesoni_ash
:Google
:Me
(download the zip file which has high number, if possible.)
Current Version-
Stable: V16.0
Beta: V15.1
Some screenshots!
Changelogs:
To See older version of changelogs, Visit here! Older Changelogs
*For Mod*
V16.0
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1) Fixed Clean and Dirty flash option.
2) Updated apps. (Phone, Calendar)
3) Updated Sony Music to latest beta.
4) Selecting Dirty flash will redirect you on installation.
5) Selecting Clean flash will be normal as before. (Delete apps and then installation)
6) Used Flux font.
7) Fetch system information and shows you.
8) It will show you what cpu you running, and warning above.
9) Align many texts.
10) Added option whether you want bubble patched dialer in MISC
11) Updated Changelog and Credits txt
12) Used new icons for clean and dirty flash option
13) Remove conflicting lines during installation
14) It will show the app version no.
15) Done many underhood changes
16) some small text and other fixes.
Bugs: so far none
#Enjoy!
Please consider reading some frequently asked questions before flashing it.
FAQS
look nice. btw what icon pack is that in the screenshot?
keaheng said:
look nice. btw what icon pack is that in the screenshot?
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Thank you! and this one
Update the site for mobile, still there are many problems with it. Like slideshow and other problems like unable to see some texts in last pic. And update coming soon
New Update is up. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298951161
If anyone here facing issue like phone app unable to see in app drawer, then it means you probably have dirty flash my new version of mod over old one. In order to remove this issue, either do clean flash or open root browser go in system/priv-app/GoogleDialer and remove the older version, it's something with ''8.0.1...'' and reboot
New stuff coming, tested well before implementing.
New update: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120732628
So i finally "tried" to make git, i'm still new so dunno know much stuffs. but you can check the mod git here: https://github.com/chetz1215/Enhance-Experience-Global
I was not able to upload systen folder cause of bad internet connection but will do once it's stable
Nice work ? i will give feedback when i try it
Only for OP3T or other devices can try as well ?
ProudRed said:
Only for OP3T or other devices can try as well ?
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For everyone
Some new stuffs may come soon, like mounting automatically and some apps from android O dev preview.
Clock app crashed. BTW i'm on sultan linage rom
Noob02 said:
Clock app crashed. BTW i'm on sultan linage rom
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Please specify more, is it your first time you installed this mod? If you have flashed my mod before too, either do clean flash or go in system/app and search for related words to clock, there must be conflicting apps.
Clean cache n force stop.. now work well. Thanks ,bro?
New Update https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545575989
Hi guys,
I've developed my personal custom rom. Italian people can read this article instead of this one.
These are all the features (I hope to remember all of them ) :
- based on CherrugKernel
- OTA updates for rom and kernel too
- Removed all chinese stuffs
- Gapps included
- Rooted with magisk 16.0
- Build.prop tweaks
- Increased volume step to 45
- Added support to su.d
- Better doze
- Better ram managment by crok
- Camera API 2 enabled
- Ads block integrated
- Face unlock support
- Google lens enabled
- Bigger space for Google photos' drive
- Developer options pre-activated
- Removed some futile voices in settings
- Removed some unused lib
- Busybox included
Tips:
1) For any problem with notifications open the dialer and call *#*#46360000#*#*. Disable the last voice of menu that will appears. Go to Settings.apk -> Battery -> Smart battery for apps and select all the apps of wich you want to receive notification. Now come back and select Align Wake-up and disable Align Wake-up voice. Now come back to the first Settings.apk page and select Permissions. Go to "You have allowed x apps to auto launch" voice and choose the same apps you have choose in smart battery menu. Done
2) Choose USA region to remove yellowpage's tab in phone and contacts and allow icons in notifications.
3) To enable Face recognition go to Settings.apk -> Security centre and set a screen lock. Now go to Smart Lock, insert your pattern/code/password and choose Trusted face then SET-UP, NEXT and memorize your face. To better unlock your phone memorize your face in different light's conditions.
4) For problem with camera go in camera's settings, scroll down to Use Camera2 API and enable it.
5) To pass CTS Profile in Magisk boot one time then use the universalsafetynetfix in download.
6) If u have problem with OTA updater clear app's download history, force close it, clear app's data and then reopen it.
The rom has been tested on my x829 6/128Gb and a x820 6/64Gb too. I granted that it's stable but I'm not responsible for any problems to your phone. Flash at your own risk.
How to install?
I advice to do a complete clean install. To do this go to twrp -> wipe -> advanced wipe -> select cache,dalvik,system,data and internal storage. First time I do also format data but isn't necessary. Now go to Advanced -> Adb sideload and check all the voices. Download rom's zip on pc. Now go to adb and fastboot drivers' folder and click right mouse's button + shift on an empty part of the folder. Choose open command line here or something like that from showed menu. Now write adb sideload and drag rom's zip on the window. For Windows 10 put ./ before adb command. On the phone do swipe. Wait some seconds and push enter on pc. If you're italian and want to install by conventional mode check this.
Andoidfilehost mirror
Andoidfilehost mirror NoGapps' Rom Alpha
This is a version without Gapps. I replace Google package installer with stock one, root browser with es file explorer, removed Truecaller and put in Opera Touch to allow u download your prefered apk. Maybe Pi Music Player will crash due Google play services dependence. I called it Alpha because I don't have tested it yet, let me know for any problem.
Telegram group
If you could join the group and partecipate to future update for the rom with your feedback, your advice, sharing logs, screen shoots the entire community will thanks u. :good:
CherrugRom, ROM for the LeEco Le Max 2
Contributors
- CherrugDeveloper
- @Lucchetto00, to help me with kernel and some stuffs
- CornFlaix, for the logo
- @arielaco, for the great help for toggles and so on
- @mauronofrio, for universalsafetynetfix
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: v1.0
Beta Release Date: 2018-05-30
Created 2018-05-30
Last Updated 2018-05-30
Thanks for tour ROM. It is based on EUi5
Enviado desde mi LEX820 mediante Tapatalk
yes it is based on eui 5.9.028s
AFH link not correct is this one
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818222786056033733
i install this rom
fast
ram managment is good
Camera good
ringing volume clear and loud
fingerprint is good
face unlock not working FC
battery draining fast
slow internet
4g/volte unstable
Thnax for this Rom keep doing best things
Best of luck bro:good:
face unlock FC
Can you download matlog and send me the error please? Do u have done a clean installation?
CherrugDeveloper said:
Can you download matlog and send me the error please? Do u have done a clean installation?
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yup clean install.. how get matlog?
From the store. Is an app which show you logcat. Grant superuser permission and set errors only, after that run face unlock and send me the log.
Link works for me and there are 25 downloads so for the others too
CherrugDeveloper said:
From the store. Is an app which show you logcat. Grant superuser permission and set errors only, after that run face unlock and send me the log.
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I get this file bro... hope so is it right?
please made telegrame group for discussion
Great idea I forget to do it ahahahah I'm so busy today and tomorrow too
The log is strange I don't know if you have pick it right way but it seems to be a libs' error. First try do delete data to facelock app and after reboot in recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. Try again and let us know. Thank you for your time
CherrugDeveloper said:
The log is strange I don't know if you have pick it right way but it seems to be a libs' error. First try do delete data to facelock app and after reboot in recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. Try again and let us know. Thank you for your time
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sorry bro not working
fromjeet said:
sorry bro not working
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I will try to make a zip for you maybe tomorrow. I added telegram group's link on thread.
Can u also look if smart locks are activated under security center -> other security options -> trusted agents?
I've uploaded an OTA update for kernel. I hope new profiles will drain less battery. Waiting yours feedbacks
CherrugDeveloper said:
I've uploaded an OTA update for kernel. I hope new profiles will drain less battery. Waiting yours feedbacks
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Ok I will try
fromjeet said:
Ok I will try
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Jeet have u verified smart agents?
A word ahead, I am far away from beeing an expert. I read and tested a lot, but can't answer all your question.
Instead this thread is intended to share experiences as I spend quit some days to become my phone as free from Google.
I did this on a Galaxy A3 (2017) with LOS.
First of course is not to install Gapps. We can replace many of its functionality. First of all we need a store to download apps. I highly recommend FDroid as a first choise. You can download the app at their website.
With this you get a variety of apps for almost all, but not all problems. Nevertheless I recommend to take your time and check what is offered there, even if you used other apps before.
If you don't find an equivalent, you might want access the google playstore. In FDroid there are two apps available for this purpose. With both you can anonymously access all (not payed) apps on Playstore. You can of course login with your google accound, but ... ok, that's not so anonymous anymore
What else do we miss without Gapps. There is a way of receiving push notifications, that is often handled via GCM (google cloud messanging).
First of all we need to enable spoofing. This was quite a challange, as usual tools (tingle, ...) work with non-odexed ROMS, while that for A3 is an odexed ROM.
Finally I found a zip here, that works for me:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77456471&postcount=3775
Download that zip, goto TWRP.
Before installing it you have to do two steps.
Mount /system
Create a link (with advanced/terminal): ln -s /system/vendor /vendor
Otherwise install of this zip will fails. Be patient, it takes around 5..10min to pass.
Now we can work with microG, that will replace some google-APIs.
Add the repo "microg.org/fdroid/repo"
Then install micoG core, fakestore and proxy.
To get unifiedNLP running (this is for location services) the microG core must be a system app.
So do a reboot in the TWRP. Mount system first.
Than copy with integrated filemanager the folder com.google.android.gms-xxxx
from /data/app/
to
/system/priv-app
and reboot.
You will find in your app-overview the microG app - please open and let selftest run.
Enable permissions there and also disable battery optimisation
unifiedNlp should be registered. Next is to enable them.
Download from FDroid these two apps:
Local GSM Location (with this you can download a database of cell towers and their location, giving you a chance to get a rough estaimatin where you are, without waste of energy for GPS)
and
NominatimNlpBackend (to get your position as street/city/country instead of coordinates).
Very important:
Apps that require this gapps need to be installed after microG. Otherwise they will not work properly.
I guess that are usually apps that needs location.
Feedback for microG installation
I´ve tested your microG installation these days. Worked like a charm ! Thanks for your post.
The Nanodroid patcher referred in your link was gone, so i used http://downloads.nanolx.org/NanoDroid/Stable/NanoDroid-patcher-18.1.20180909.zip.
I had the same problems with Yalp downloads you´ve described earlier, after reboot it worked.
GCM works, but just not with Threema ;-( But it´s a known problem.
Getting NLP to work was a little bit of hassle, but I found many articles about it. Was not sure which of the backends to use, there are many.
What is interesting - I didn´t use encryption and patched the ashyx_no_encryption patch right after flashing LOS and I didn´t use SU or Magisk right now. Result: absolutely no boot loops and no reboot after power off !
From which stock variant you came ?
@cyberbix:
The patcher for spoofing was quite beta at that time. Did you have to do any preparations to let it run? I remember in TWRP I had to mount /system and create that /vendor-link. Is it still required? I reported my issued there but I am not sure he cooked it with these patches finally.
The Yalp issue is completely independent on microG. It seems that there is a bug in the Downloader of LOS15.1. There are others suffered from this issue, not just the A320FL. The workaround to use internal download works.
Can you give more details about the NLP-hassle? That might help others to not go that painful way. Imho all is fine if you copy (or move) the folder I described above and reboot.
About the backends ... I think there is no alternative for Nominatim, which works only online. For the cell bases location I prefer a offline solution, I found that "Local GSM Location". The microG-Packages usually contain the mozilla-online backend.
BTW: Did you use one of the zip-packages to install microGSMcore, fakestore, GsfProxy ... or manually via FDroid as I did?
I had latest Oreo 8.0 installed before. But I am not sure whether or not I updated the bootloader too with Odin.
@starbright_
Did you have to do any preparations to let it run?
Yes. I did exactly the same as you did in TWRP.
Can you give more details about the NLP-hassle?
I wasn´t sure if its needed at all and even if microG went green, the backends seemed not wo work at all.
BTW: Did you use one of the zip-packages to install microGSMcore, fakestore, GsfProxy ... or manually via FDroid as I did?
I did it in the same way as you. Flashed the patcher, installed the rest from FDroid. That´s it.
Moreover: i didn´t install Magisk or any other root and I didn´t use Xposed. I used the push notification tester to test GCM. Everything was fine.
I can check if installing an su package or Magisk will lead into the same problems.
Installed Magisk on top of your microG setup. Everything works, see McFys thread. I guess you just didn´t read what TB tells about SU.
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A word ahead, I am far away from beeing an expert. I read and tested a lot, but can't answer all your question..
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My experience below:
-LOS by McFy with Magisk+Xposed+nanodroid
- installed only. MicroG package +all backends+yalp
- the self check is good except the last box which is noto green
-yalp works fine, i like it, but in the end i had to use my goggole account instread of the experimental 'internal account' and this because of gmaps
-gmaps works fine BUT it doesn't find the current gps position unless i restart it (long press on back arrow). This is odd because other map-apps (openstreet, tomtom..) work! Also, when i need to use the google account to save some locations or simply the offline maps, it does work only for the first time, later it doesn't recognize my (already set) googke account
-i don't know if it's related to microg but camera doesnt find the gps, while opencamera yes, fotej camera neither
-again, i don't know if it's related to microg but each time i add the google account i loose my contact list
-apps that need to talk with playstore doesn't work at all, I wanted to use Europe3D by geoflier and it didn't load properly until i installed also the playstore
- the same for those apps that need to purchase some addons
-BUT worst, above all (crying) is that the speechTotext is not wotking and it's a feature I really miss!
I don't know if a proper patched rom would work better, I always hope that mcFy finds some time to release the rom already patched.
Anyhow next days I will try to reinstall the stock rom to see if these behavioours happen also there.
I did another installation again. More details next.
But finally I gave up. I couldn't solve two issues
- neither telegram nor whatsapp works after a few minutes (doesn't wake up at incoming calls)
- heavy instabilities with LOS15.1/Magisk/Xposed/microG
I didn't find which component is responsible for that, but I remember that I didn't always get SU with Magisk. After a reboot it works again.
Even such components as DuckDuckbrowser crashed.
I couldn't recover my apps backup by TB from my previous S5mini on A3 with TB and Magisk (Parser error).
I need a rest from all this stuff.
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I need a rest from all this stuff.
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it took it some days and many reinstallations before i found out the right sequence!
i think everything related to microg is stable enough except what i wrote before
pink0 said:
it took it some days and many reinstallations before i found out the right sequence!
i think everything related to microg is stable enough except what i wrote before
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So what is the sequence? This:
"-LOS by McFy with Magisk+Xposed+nanodroid
- installed only. MicroG package +all backends+yalp
- the self check is good except the last box which is noto green"
And it is stable for you? Never get problems with not granted root?
What is last box: cell based location? Same for me... But I am not sure what exactly means this.
I installed localGSMbackend which created an offline database with celltowers. This works fine in energy saving mode I get a rough position without any waste of energy or privacy (as offline).
Altogether I did at least 20 complete wipes and started from scratch.
At the first I started early with root (either Magisk or LOS-addsu).
Than there are two options to get a spoofed ROM.
Either via Xposed/Fakestore module or via nanodroid patcher.
Both works in general.
Than installed microG (different ways - manually, nanodroid, unofficial installer, that are the 3 options I know).
But it always become instable. Apps don't get root anymore or does FC ....
So I did it another way around.
I first installed all required via FDroid (without any root, Xposed ...). That seems to me rather stable. The good thing: this are around 80% or apps I need. Than I did a backup, so that I don't have to starts from scratch, which is painful as hell with around 40 .. 60 apps.
My last attempt was after that install Magisk, Xposed, Fakestore. Spoofingchecker was red, but a microG gets green.
I installed it with nanodroid (created first with setup wizard a file, so that only microG and mapsapiv1) gets installed.
This was first time my apps work fine with maps. Other attempts to manually install the maps framework/lib wasn't succesful (why ever).
Problems started when installing TB. First it doesn't get root permission. After a restart it works, but I get parsing errors. If I understand FAQ this is due to different busyboxes ?!? Ok, the backups I created at another device with LOS14.1 and addsu.
But this was not the only issue. Browser crashed and I never get neither Telegram nor Whatsapp to get wake up after a few minutes of deep sleep (they arn't get registered at microG too, so this might be another issue).
@pink0:
Did I understand it right, you use GMaps?
@cyberbix:
My problems with whatsapp and telegram (not registering in GCM) - did you found a way, maybe with an older version of whatsapp?
Does your system keeps stable after all?
To be honest, that Magisk and Xposed seems to add to much intrusive stuff that might fail altogether. But even with the manual way it wasn't perfect. Maybe after a rest and with the next version from McFy I try this again. Good luck I didn't sell my old S5min til now.
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So what is the sequence? This:
"-LOS by McFy with Magisk+Xposed+nanodroid
- installed only. MicroG package +all backends+yalp
- the self check is good except the last box which is noto green"
And it is stable for you? Never get problems with not granted root?
What is last box: cell based location? Same for me... But I am not sure what exactly means
@pink0:
Did I understand it right, you use GMaps?.
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it's here i writed down because my personal memory buffer, at my age, is really small
yes gmaps is working quite good except the behavour I wrote, but enabling developer options I can easily kill the program to get the new/current position (also I noriced tgat because of this gps problem ir cannot calculate any route while navigating)
I also dislike the idea of using xposed bexause I never needed it but now it's different
about telegram/whatsup i'm not using such softwae so I can't say what's wrong
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...My problems with whatsapp and telegram (not registering in GCM) - did you found a way, maybe with an older version of whatsapp?
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I do not use WhatsApp, I use Threema and Threema has known problems with microG GCM.
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Yes, but I didn´t flash Xposed, just Magisk.
Ok.That spoofing can happen via Xposed Module or nanodroid patcher. For non-odexed ROMs are more options (tingle,...) but not for ours.
So after all I am now happy with my current installation:
- install TWRP via ODIN
- Wipe in TWRP (system, data, cache, dalvik)
- install Lineage via TWRP
- boot into system
- install FDroid
install and setup most of needed apps - there is a good selection of apps in FDroid now
- Create Backup (via TWRP)
- Install Magisk (viaTWRP) and Magisk Manager in LOS
- Setup adaware and afwall (both from FDroid as they need root)
- Installing microG (via TWRP) with packets from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nanomod-5-0-20170405-microg-t3584928
( use patcher for spoofing the ROM, setup to create a control file and than a minimal setup with microG, maps-api, FakeStore).
- install Yalp from FDroid and via Yalp the missing apps that are not available via FDroid.
I found that Telegram (and Whatsapp not 100% sure yet) push-notification work. I disabled battery optimization for both.
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So after all I am now happy with my current installation:
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- Installing microG (via TWRP) with packets from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nanomod-5-0-20170405-microg-t3584928
( use patcher for spoofing the ROM, setup to create a control file and than a minimal setup with microG, maps-api, FakeStore).
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thanks for your post!
- did you run the nanodroid patcher itself or you deodexed tje rom by hand?
- do you notice any difference between a magisk-through instlation of nanodroid and a direct one?
- which build of LOS are you using?
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thanks for your post!
- did you run the nanodroid patcher itself or you deodexed tje rom by hand?
- do you notice any difference between a magisk-through instlation of nanodroid and a direct one?
- which build of LOS are you using?
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I am not sure, but the LOS15.1 for A3 2017 (by @McFy from 08/21) ROM is in a state you need the patcher. Other methods (as tingle - what I used before with other mobiles) don't work.
Not sure what is odexed and deodexed. The only other method works for spoofing is Xposed framework. There is a module that fakes this. But until now I did't see a need for Xposed and I don't want to increase complexity. (From that point of view I rather should go for addsu instead of Magisk)
I did first a Magisk installation, as root is more important and you have later the chance to chose between microG and Gapps. (Did it step by step with backups not to start again from scratch).
But I didn't use Magisk for installation, but TWRP. How does it works? I am a Magisk newbee.
An update of LOS15 requires to redo it. I also updated microG in this sequence. Just as a short summery:
- boot into TWRP
- wipes system/cache/dalvik
- installed new LOS
- installed Magisk
- reboot into system (just for curiosity, probably not required) and back to TWRP
- let run uninstaller of microG (I used the zips from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nanomod-5-0-20170405-microg-t3584928)
- install (run) the patcher (be patients, that takes long time, maybe 15min)
- install (run) setup wizard (selected only few things, as maps-api, can remember exactly)
- install the real package (install what has been selected in setup).
check this out https://hackernoon.com/e-first-beta-soon-to-be-released-82d7ec950dd
basically, this is a LOS-based rom including microG, aiming at avoiding google applications/usage.
or https://download.lineage.microg.org/a5y17lte/
Nominatim backend
Has anyone using microG got the NominatimGeocoderBackend to work ? On the LOS15 or on LOS16 builds of McFy ? With Nanodroid or with microG core setup ?
The Self-Check in the microG Settings app on the LOS16-microG-build-20190412 with Nanodroid 20190310 from McFY fails the self-test "UnifiedNlp do not have Location to test Geocoder"
The NominatimGeocoderBackend is installed, activated and configured for OSM.
No big deal, everything else works fine.
cyberbix said:
Has anyone using microG got the NominatimGeocoderBackend to work ? On the LOS15 or on LOS16 builds of McFy ? With Nanodroid or with microG core setup ?
The Self-Check in the microG Settings app on the LOS16-microG-build-20190412 with Nanodroid 20190310 from McFY fails the self-test "UnifiedNlp do not have Location to test Geocoder"
The NominatimGeocoderBackend is installed, activated and configured for OSM.
No big deal, everything else works fine.
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My selfcheck gives just 2 unchecked points:
Playstore signature (I installed Fakestore+Yalp and Fdroid)
Radiocell based location (altough Nominatem is setup).
"Playstore signature" I could manage after apply permission spoofing to Fake Store (system app).
But, I don't get any app registered, although I have enabled Google registration and GCM.
I even deinstalled ebay and installed it again - no effect. ?!? What can I do?
I remember @cyberbix mentioned the Push notification tester:
It fails for me with step1 - "No register" ?!? How can that be? What did I miss.
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?!? How can that be? What did I miss.
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Did you do the device check-in ?
See https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.thermatk.android.xf.fakegapps/
What is push notifcation exactly claiming ? Unable to register or missing Play services ?
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything bad that may occur with your device, but I will take all the credit you can give me if it works for you!
Finally, I would like to present first custom ROM for our device (Teclast T8)! It was ported by me from ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M and this firmware has lots of great features! It was tested for about a month before release, because I didn't want to share beta ROM with a lot of bugs/issues.
This version is only for flashing via TWRP! (it can be found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/twrp-root-custom-recovery-teclast-t8-t3892647)
Version Information
Status: stable (suits for everyday usage)
Created: 08.01.2019
Updated: 25.06.2020
Android version: kernel 3.18.35, android 7.0 Nougat
What's done/features
Added ROOT (Magisk)
No bugs with battery statistics (like it was on stock ROM)
Unique ASUS design and customization (icons, themes, etc)
New useful functions (split screen, quick launch apps on lockscreen, etc)
Advanced power/battery control tools
04.03.2020 - fixed issues with sound
25.06.2020 - fixed offline charge
Bugs
Double tap to awake function
Gestures on lockscreen
All other functions work great! (fingerprint, camera, etc)
Installation
Download firmware to internal storage
Reboot into TWRP
Do this wipes in Wipe section: system, cache, dalvik,data
Reboot recovery: go to reboot section -> choose Reboot recovery
Go to install section and choose .zip package
After installation completed just reboot device and enjoy
If you face error "failed to mount system" or something like this after installation completed - don't mind it and reboot
Screenshots
P.S After device is booted you can choose any language on system setup. I used MIUI icon pack here.
Download
The link is here - https://mega.nz/file/WxYTDSiI#tFXlrqjv3z9qgXI1aZoUM8NdTP99PvKI5eXJSmIeLEQ
If you would like to support further development - https://www.paypal.me/teclastT8development
Brilliant! Thank you Sword900 - GREAT JOB!
Thanks to the developer for this ROM and TWRP. It's a good device let down by lack of software support and removes all the Chinese native apps which I could not remove even with Titanium backup.
I was running TOS 2.0.1 but with a magisk patched boot image which I flashed a long time ago. This makes it simpler.
There are some issues with the TWRP but atleast I can update Magisk without having to patch the boot image and flash it every time.
The zip file in OP, the folder names have a comma after the number as pointed out earlier. Remove that before attempting any operations or you will face weird and wonderful behaviour.
Works like a charm !
I have problem with the sound. When i turn on the volume and play ssomething, i will hear annoying sound (ezzzzzz,,*%$)
zenacute said:
I have problem with the sound. When i turn on the volume and play ssomething, i will hear annoying sound (ezzzzzz,,*%$)
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I too... any solutions?
zenacute said:
I have problem with the sound. When i turn on the volume and play ssomething, i will hear annoying sound (ezzzzzz,,*%$)
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saddys said:
I too... any solutions?
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Seems like I finally fixed it. You should install new version with all wipes listed, download link was updated. Let me know if you find any other issues.
How did you make this?
I'm trying to do the same with other Teclast tablets.(With P80X)
I would appreciate it if you could tell me.
(I used Google Translate)
few__ said:
How did you make this?
I'm trying to do the same with other Teclast tablets.(With P80X)
I would appreciate it if you could tell me.
(I used Google Translate)
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I've just ported this ROM from another device with alike parameters (chipset, android os version, etc). There are lots of guides on the net which will help u. Another way is to find or make it manually kernel-source for your device, so u could compile firmwares on your own. But it requires appropriative knowledges in android development. Also u may take a closer look at GSI project as if your stock firmware is based on android 9.0.