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ROM devs...Get ready to start building some beautiful AOSP ROMs for the pixel and pixel xl!!!! It's time!!!!
OK, these are the mini dynamic Gapps built by the pure nexus team. I edited all the scripts within the package to flash properly to our pixel devices. I have tested them myself with a custom ROM and they work perfectly! The instruction are really ridiculous but please trust that at this point, it's the only way to get them working and bypass dm-verity!
Without further stall I give you the package that will allow us pixel user to have custom roms!!!
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Now for the hard part...You must follow these I structions down to the letter or it won't work...If you don't do this exactly, don't cry to me or anyone!
First flash the custom ROM of your choosing and let it boot all the way into the OS, please follow the ROM developers instruction for this.
Next, after the ROM boots, reboot into the bootloader.
Once in the bootloader, fastboot boot twrp.img to get into twrp.
Once in twrp, flash the twrp.zip and flash SuperSU.
After flashing those, go to the home screen of twrp and then to mount and mount the system, after mounting the system, flash the Gapps package.
Then wipe data and reboot your device.
Wait forever.......profit!
There you have it folks...The most convoluted way to flash Gapps ever made...But for the moment, it's the only way I have found!
Credit for to beanstown for making the Gapps package
All I did was edit the way and places that it flashes to better accommodate the pixels partition system.
Please everyone enjoy!
I will be getting these uploaded elsewhere in the near future but for now, drive should work just fine.
Big thanks to the pure nexus guys for the Gapps package!!!
Installation process doesn't seem too involved, for a Pixel.
Great job on everyone who got this working This could be a milestone for this phone!
Wow what a set of instructions tho lol, fingers crossed it will get simplified at some point! For now tho Awesome!
Well the package was built by beanstown, I just toyed with the scripts inside to get the apps and stuff to go to the proper place...I know the dm-verity is what makes it so hard to flash....If you flash root right after a ROM without booting it will result in a bootloop
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Thread has been closed, as a new thread will be created soon.
As we(in the TG group) have tested a bunch of Pie9.0 (s)GSI Roms on the XDA forum (https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development) I was asked to make a guide/summary of what there was already been tested and in our opinion the better ones out of the Pie-list.
It’s not to be intented to be ‘the’list but only to give you a guidance to what there is at the moment. And most of, it’s very easy to install
The ones that I will list are the ones WITHOUT call bugs on our Axon 7. As you wish you can vote for your favorite of the listed ones above.
Note : the LOS16 PPR2 is not the same as the one under ROM section (Ordenkrieger)
LIST AVAILABLE : (not in a specific order and more to come)
1. HavocOS : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...-device-development/rom-havoc-os-8-1-t3819050
Latest stable : https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/arm64aonly/
2. BenzoROM : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...device-development/gsi-benzo-rom-9-0-t3837127
Latest stable : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78312149&postcount=284
3. PixelExperience : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...ce-development/9-0-pixelexperience-p-t3833294
Latest stable : https://github.com/EnesSastim/Downloads/releases/tag/PE-A-2018-09-05
4. LOS16.0 PPR2 : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...vice-development/9-0-lineage-os-16-0-t3840801
Latest stable : https://mega.nz/#F!3XwFlAaC!VdzCKlrR-f6D-a8oEz9JkQ!DD4z0AhA . More info.
5. ArrowOS : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...abled-device-development/gsi-arrowos-t3835111
Latest stable : https://sourceforge.net/projects/arrow-os/files/arrow-9.x/GSI/7_sep_2018/
6. DescendantOS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...escendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578
7. PixelDust : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78184921&postcount=212
8. AEX 6.0 OFFICIAL : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78245997&postcount=254
Pre Requisitions :
Unlocked BL, Bootstack B12 NFound or your preferred one
Vendor partition by @djkuz or your preferred one
TWRP3218-treble under the hood @NFound or your preferred one
Installation : or your own preferred method as this is just an example
Wipe System. Data, Vendor, cache dalvik (although data does the job)
Flash the v1.1 NFound
Flash the .img that you have extracted and if needed renamed to system.img
And just….reboot
After installation there can be applied some fixes :
a* Use the aroma COMBIFIX v3.1 to fix the NFC/HS general lag, choose button reverse, flash new kran framework overlay, magisk and gapps
update : for magisk 18.1 use the latest Combifix v5.1 or with Magisk 19.0 you can use Combifix v6.0 or the latest one with magisk 19.1 and latest MHPC : COMBIFIX 6.1
a. NFC when laggy or not working combined with Hotspot : Pie_NFC /Hotspot fix by @kountry83
On ArrowOS and Benzo they both work after applying the fix although the Hotspot works on ArrowOS and Benzo die to v105 phh
b. GCAM when default one isn’t working
c. Camera fix if you have a settings bug
d. Reverse BACK/RECENT (mount system / vendor) or A2017X_softkey_reverse_module
e. System settings color accents
f. DarkMode & SettingsColorAccents thnx @kountry83
g. safetynet issues
Misc :
* A2017X-MoKee_vendor_boot_combo
* AEX bootanimation
* Havoc bootanimation
* There is no need to an incall fix as all of the listed are free of the bug.
* Also no problems with SD card or booting the roms.
* In some cases the package provided by the dev is GAPPS included. If no gapps provided you can simply flash the OFFICIAL GAPPS.
* All roms have NFC working. Hotspot isn’t reliable and mostly not working.
* Some Pie Roms do have more customization as to the other. Up to you to vote which one you do prefer. When voting it would be good when you make your vote based on ‘most stable/most customs/best battery life’
* Substratum works (tested on Benzo and NOS...)
I’m not going get into detail about each rom. I’ll leave that up to you to discuss further on. Perhaps if voting leads us to a one of a kind, we can focus on that in the future.
It would be much appreciated as you add your input even with your fixes or additions you want to point out.
This is something that is growing on XDA and all the input is welcome to improve what we have.
ENJOY !
@Oki, thnx for your guidance on flashing back and forth between (treble) roms
Credits to all mentioned in the thread and to all members for testing and improving it on TG !
Feel free to join us too on Axon7-trebleshoot
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Havoc P seems to be a good option. Im voting for havoc.
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Havoc P seems to be a good option. Im voting for havoc.
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A good one. As for me the Benzo, Los16PPR2 and Havoc are the best to this point.
Especially smoothness, battery life and customization are more then ok atm.
Updates will follow and improve things where needed.
Thanks @raystef66 ! Took some time away from flashing and was a bit lost of where to go on my axon after moving to aex5.8 and how to do. Good that you also have the instructions
Was on benzo for a week or so...was pretty stable but the battery life wasnt that great even with the schwifty kernel. It lacked some of the customizations that i use so i am back at AEX 5.8...pretty sure these gsi will become more stable over time...will be worth the wait
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Was on benzo for a week or so...was pretty stable but the battery life wasnt that great even with the schwifty kernel. It lacked some of the customizations that i use so i am back at AEX 5.8...pretty sure these gsi will become more stable over time...will be worth the wait
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Thnx for the input !
True, as for me too, the AEX Oreo has a bunch of customs that Benzo still hasnt. But out of all GSI's Benzo and a couple others have the most.
Even on some Pie GSI's the displayed features aren't even working.
Batterylife as on NOS gave me 4-5 SOT on average use.
Anyway, like you said, still building up....
raystef66 said:
@Oki, if you want to guide the users on your method to flash a (s)GSI from scratch with your PartyTool, be our guest
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Sure! more people testing means more options explored and better outcome for everyone. You are doing a great job testing and bringing Android 9 ROMs to the Axon 7 scene. I have been very busy the last couple of weekends preparing my version of the TWRP for the Axon 7, the TWRP 2.3.2-0L Labs Mod. It has been for me the key for fast switching between the testing environment and the daily driver configuration in a matter of minutes and without requiring a computer at all. It can backup/restore internal storage, create and remove the vendor partition and even create firmware zip packages able to be flashed using TWRP or MiFlash. I'll create the guide this afternoon on how to switch back and forth from Nougat or Oreo to Pie.
Cheers!
Oki said:
Sure! more people testing means more options explored and better outcome for everyone. You are doing a great job testing and bringing Android 9 ROMs to the Axon 7 scene. I have been very busy the last couple of weekends preparing my version of the TWRP for the Axon 7, the TWRP 2.3.2-0L Labs Mod. It has been for me the key for fast switching between the testing environment and the daily driver configuration in a matter of minutes and without requiring a computer at all. It can backup/restore internal storage, create and remove the vendor partition and even create firmware zip packages able to be flashed using TWRP or MiFlash. I'll create the guide this afternoon on how to switch back and forth from Nougat or Oreo to Pie.
Cheers!
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Awesome :highfive:
Oki said:
Sure! more people testing means more options explored and better outcome for everyone. You are doing a great job testing and bringing Android 9 ROMs to the Axon 7 scene. I have been very busy the last couple of weekends preparing my version of the TWRP for the Axon 7, the TWRP 2.3.2-0L Labs Mod. It has been for me the key for fast switching between the testing environment and the daily driver configuration in a matter of minutes and without requiring a computer at all. It can backup/restore internal storage, create and remove the vendor partition and even create firmware zip packages able to be flashed using TWRP or MiFlash. I'll create the guide this afternoon on how to switch back and forth from Nougat or Oreo to Pie.
Cheers!
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That would be great and much appreciated as you have followed your own guideline next to NFounds ! That's why I asked
I follow what you're trying to achieve and in fact I'm waiting to test the LabMods. Thnx !
As said, I come along with many people asking how to go back and forth between N,O and Pie. I know what to do in such occasions but many don't.
Because of your tools I'll leave the full guide on that up to you
Oki said:
Sure! more people testing means more options explored and better outcome for everyone. You are doing a great job testing and bringing Android 9 ROMs to the Axon 7 scene. I have been very busy the last couple of weekends preparing my version of the TWRP for the Axon 7, the TWRP 2.3.2-0L Labs Mod. It has been for me the key for fast switching between the testing environment and the daily driver configuration in a matter of minutes and without requiring a computer at all. It can backup/restore internal storage, create and remove the vendor partition and even create firmware zip packages able to be flashed using TWRP or MiFlash. I'll create the guide this afternoon on how to switch back and forth from Nougat or Oreo to Pie.
Cheers!
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Thx. How about adb and encryption for TWRP2. 3.2-0L?
piet8stevens said:
Thx. How about adb and encryption for TWRP2. 3.2-0L?
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Read his OP in the thread he linked.
piet8stevens said:
Thx. How about adb and encryption for TWRP2. 3.2-0L?
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I have not developed new kernels but I have taken care of both situations. Just go to the TWRP Labs Mod thread, the info is in the OP and you can ask there too. This thread is all about the Pie implementations, Let's try to keep on topic as much as possible.
really hope MIUI 10 will be stable enough, miss MIUI
HOW TO...
Round Trip from NOUGAT or OREO to PIE GSI
OK, the full instructions to go from Nougat or Oreo to Pie, and back, would be:
Prerequisite
Bootloader Unlocked Axon 7
Install tools and configuration
1. Install TWRP Labs Mod Custom Recovery. Use the B12 version in case you are currently using Oreo encryption. Reboot to recovery.
2. Open the PARTY tool under Advanced > Oki Labs. If you do not have vendor partition you need to create one. Use the default configuration (System, 512MiB, at the end). Accept to reboot recovery. If the vendor partition is there, then just leave PARTY tool and continue with the next step.
Backup your daily driver config:
3. Go to the EDL Backup tool under Advanced > Oki Labs and create the Backup zip choosing FULL. If something goes wrong you will be able to restore your device using TWRP or MiFlash
4. From the Main Menu, backup your Data partition to the External SD.
5. Backup your Internal Storage using the option under Advanced > Oki Labs (Check the available space, the tool is not yet checking for available space, I will add it this weekend)
Prepare Treble configuration:
6. From TWRP Install the special B12 Bootloader with enabled EDL key combo support (The Universal Bootstack leads to DFU mode) and the modem for your region.
7. From the Main Menu, Wipe Vendor
8. Flash Axon 7 Treble ROM v1.1
Flash GSI package:
9. From the Main Menu, Wipe Dalvik / Cache / System / Data
10. From here you have to follow the installation instruction for the Generic System Image (GSI). Usually it is a single img file. So go to Install, press Install_Image button and navigate to the GSI file to flash it. Then just reboot. Some images would require additional ZIPs such as GApps or recommended patches.
Here you test the Pie ROM. If you want to test another Pie ROM you can try just going back to step 9. However, to ensure everything is clean you should start in step 7.
Return to your Daily Driver Config
11. Boot Recovery and flash the backup EDL ZIP you created in step 4. If you bricked your device just extract the contents of the file in your HD, Boot your phone into EDL mode, and use MiFlash. This step restore your original bootstack, modem and OS.
12. From main menu restore your Data partition
13. Go to Advanced > Oki Labs and restore Storage.
14. If you had to create the vendor partition in step 2, just run the PARTY tool again to remove the vendor partition.
15. From the Main Menu, Wipe Dalvik / Cache and reboot to system.
New Builds :A-only !
Pixel Experience seems default camera is working now
ArrowOS
Misc
Magisk Camera Module (MI A2 stock camera for Pie) - tested and works very good. Even flash is synchronised as well.
@Oki, I'm having an issue flashing your B12 bootloader. When I flash I get an error saying the zip is corrupt. I've tried downloading 3 times, and flashed from both internal and external storage. Any suggestions?
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New Builds :A-only !
Pixel Experience seems default camera is working now
ArrowOS
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How about hotspot? Is it working now?
privatedoodle said:
@Oki, I'm having an issue flashing your B12 bootloader. When I flash I get an error saying the zip is corrupt. I've tried downloading 3 times, and flashed from both internal and external storage. Any suggestions?
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I have experienced some problems with AFH server. I have deleted the other version and uploaded it again here.
Oki said:
I have experienced some problems with AFH server. I have deleted the other version and uploaded it again here.
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This new version works. Thanks!
1. please read this very carefuly.this guide is made from my personal experience.
like some members of this forums told me and i think a little about it,there can be problem about downgrade to oreo with devices who have unlock device from operator.but i believe can be easily unlock with talk with operators,not sure,but be best to check it out by self.
firstly i am not noob,i am developer and compiler for many mtk device. sadly this is my FIRST
samsung device also snapdragon. so for me completely unknown.i want in first root and do custom roms but untill now
i dont find any device tree for this device.kernel source i have but device and vendor tree not.then i found i can
flash gsi on this device. so i do as i will explain in following text.
2. as many other of you i have update device on PIE and next days i install update i found possibility to flash gsi,
so i try. i found patched pie boot.img and try to flash gsi roms but none of them isnt boot.so i stop and again read gsi guide
for flash gsi.i read that devices shipped with some firmwares have chance to flash gsi roms.so i found oreo rom
for our device and flash it with odin.rom is boot without any problems.i set up all things as normall(google account)
and after all setup i go to device info and tap on build numbers 7-10 times and then developer settings is open,then i
checked if is there oem unlocking.(if you dont set up google account this settings will not shown(oem unlocking)).
when i see is ok and there,i power off device,go to download mode and connect with pc,and open odin,
and flash twrp(again thanks to ashyx).dont let odin to boot system(turn off auto rebbot in option),
so i reboot to recovery,go to wipe,choose format data,write yes and swipe.
after that i reboot to recovery you MUST flash oreo enforcing.zip,rmm and oreo patched boot.and go to install choose micro sd card and go to flash img. choose gsi rom you want and
flash it as system(pop up windows will ask wich partition you choose(system),then swipe to flash,after flashing you flash magisk,
and go to mount and mount system and reboot to system. firstly your device can reboot once-twice during,but dont worry
after that will go to boot and in short time,one- two minutes will boot.
3.now i must warning you.many of gsi roms work properly,but have many bugs.mtp dont works with pc in boot up,but in recovery
works without problems.for me is not problem,i can live with it.
3.1.sim card 2 is work but sim card 1 is not see it.also i can live with it.most of time i use 1 sim card,not both.
3.2.fm radio isnt show,and not work.
4.in short i give you again flash guide.
go to recovery (must be in oreo)
go to wipe-format data,write yes and swipe to format (many say to need back to recovery,i didnt do that but is your choice).
go to sd card and install oreo enforcing.zip,RMM bypass.zip and oreo patched boot.img
go to install and choose flash.img and choose gsi you want,and flash as system
go to install zip and flash magisk
then go to mount,mount system and reboot to system
device will reboot twice or more time and then after minute or two will reboot.be calm.
after device is reboot,enjoy.:good:
i will post some screenshots of booted gsi roms.oreo and pie.
list of booted gsi rom so far:
1. aex 5.7 oreo
2. aex 6.5 pie
3. aosdp pie(this rom not show network and sim cards)
4. aosp by phusson pie
5. bootlegger oreo
6. descendant 3.0 pie
7. dot os pie(dont show network and simcards)
8. havoc os pie
9. lineage 16 pie
10. RR oreo
11. RR pie
12. system DU oreo
13. xenon hd oreo
GSI with errors:
AOSDP (not shown sim cards,no network,all other stuff work,off course no fm radio)
Evolution X (dont want to boot.)
Octopus OS (dont boot)
Viper OS Official (not shown sim cards,all other stuff work except fm radio)
Dot OS (dont show sim cards,no network,no fm radio)
Liquid Remix (dont boot)
Omni rom (boot but goes constantly on reboot)
Pixel Expirience (boot but no sim cards and no network and no fm radio)
people one more notice: j4+ is ARM A ONLY device,dont flash any other gsi.
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What version of RR Pie did you test? The May Release?
JDBS30 said:
What version of RR Pie did you test? The May Release?
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all of them.
this link i used and choose one of them from your choice arm a only of course: https://get.resurrectionremix.com/?dir=gsi
I can't install Resurrection Remix
I face so much problems while installing custom roms, I tried Android Pie GSI, Pixel Experience, Resurrection Remix. But All of them crashes at boot animation. What can I do? I can't find any thread about that.
My phone is Samsung Galaxy J4+ (arm aonly).
Please help me?
elfennani said:
I face so much problems while installing custom roms, I tried Android Pie GSI, Pixel Experience, Resurrection Remix. But All of them crashes at boot animation. What can I do? I can't find any thread about that.
My phone is Samsung Galaxy J4+ (arm aonly).
Please help me?
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my dear friend did you read my guide?. i explain wich gsi roms can flash and how.please read from start to end.it is very clear.
rudi021 said:
my dear friend did you read my guide?. i explain wich gsi roms can flash and how.please read from start to end.it is very clear.
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Yes, I read everything, I tried Pixel Experience and Android Pie GSI before seeing this thread. So I decided to try Resurrection Remix, But it crashes while boot animation then after the phone gets restarted (bootloop)
elfennani said:
Yes, I read everything, I tried Pixel Experience and Android Pie GSI before seeing this thread. So I decided to try Resurrection Remix, But it crashes while boot animation then after the phone gets restarted (bootloop)
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like i wrote your device must be on oreo,not on pie.thats my expirience.when i was on pie i cant boot any pie rom.after i flash oreo stock rom and flash twrp i flash and boot almost any gsi wich is aviable.you must be on oreo stock rom and then flash twrp,then flash oreo enforcing,rmm,then format data(write yes and swipe to format),then flash gsi as system,flash magisk,then go to mount and check system then reboot.thats it. maybe is my mistake i didnt write that you must do flash those thing before,but i supose people is knowing what must to do when do flash twrp. sorry.
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like i wrote you must be on oreo,not on pie.thats my expirience.when i was on pie i cant boot any pie rom.after i flash oreo stock rom and flash twrp i flash and boot almost any gsi wich is aviable.you must be on oreo stock rom and then flash twrp,then flash oreo enforcing,rmm,then format data(write yes and swipe to format),then flash gsi as system,flash magisk,then go to mount and check system then reboot.thats it. maybe is my mistake i didnt write that you must do flash those thing before,but i supose people is knowing what must to do when do flash twrp. sorry.
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How did you downgrade your firmware?
elfennani said:
How did you downgrade your firmware?
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i found oreo firmware. if you want you can download from my google drive. here is link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KnqHZ8_EVTstJP5AMsMy_8Uc1QV-vMHe/view?usp=sharing
Please help
rudi021 said:
1. please read this very carefuly.this guide is made from my personal experience.
like some members of this forums told me and i think a little about it,there can be problem about downgrade to oreo with devices who have unlock device from operator.but i believe can be easily unlock with talk with operators,not sure,but be best to check it out by self.
firstly i am not noob,i am developer and compiler for many mtk device. sadly this is my FIRST
samsung device also snapdragon. so for me completely unknown.i want in first root and do custom roms but untill now
i dont find any device tree for this device.kernel source i have but device and vendor tree not.then i found i can
flash gsi on this device. so i do as i will explain in following text.
2. as many other of you i have update device on PIE and next days i install update i found possibility to flash gsi,
so i try. i found patched pie boot.img and try to flash gsi roms but none of them isnt boot.so i stop and again read gsi guide
for flash gsi.i read that devices shipped with some firmwares have chance to flash gsi roms.so i found oreo rom
for our device and flash it with odin.rom is boot without any problems.i set up all things as normall(google account)
and after all setup i go to device info and tap on build numbers 7-10 times and then developer settings is open,then i
checked if is there oem unlocking.(if you dont set up google account this settings will not shown(oem unlocking)).
when i see is ok and there,i power off device,go to download mode and connect with pc,and open odin,
and flash twrp(again thanks to ashyx).dont let odin to boot system(turn off auto rebbot in option),
so i reboot to recovery,go to wipe,choose format data,write yes and swipe.
after that i reboot to recovery you MUST flash oreo enforcing.zip,rmm and oreo patched boot.and go to install choose micro sd card and go to flash img. choose gsi rom you want and
flash it as system(pop up windows will ask wich partition you choose(system),then swipe to flash,after flashing you flash magisk,
and go to mount and mount system and reboot to system. firstly your device can reboot once-twice during,but dont worry
after that will go to boot and in short time,one- two minutes will boot.
3.now i must warning you.many of gsi roms work properly,but have many bugs.mtp dont works with pc in boot up,but in recovery
works without problems.for me is not problem,i can live with it.
3.1.sim card 2 is work but sim card 1 is not see it.also i can live with it.most of time i use 1 sim card,not both.
3.2.fm radio isnt show,and not work.
4.in short i give you again flash guide.
go to recovery (must be in oreo)
go to wipe-format data,write yes and swipe to format (many say to need back to recovery,i didnt do that but is your choice).
go to sd card and install oreo enforcing.zip,RMM bypass.zip and oreo patched boot.img
go to install and choose flash.img and choose gsi you want,and flash as system
go to install zip and flash magisk
then go to mount,mount system and reboot to system
device will reboot twice or more time and then after minute or two will reboot.be calm.
after device is reboot,enjoy.:good:
i will post some screenshots of booted gsi roms.oreo and pie.
list of booted gsi rom so far:
1. aex 5.7 oreo
2. aex 6.5 pie
3. aosdp pie(this rom not show network and sim cards)
4. aosp by phusson pie
5. bootlegger oreo
6. descendant 3.0 pie
7. dot os pie(dont show network and simcards)
8. havoc os pie
9. lineage 16 pie
10. RR oreo
11. RR pie
12. system DU oreo
13. xenon hd oreo
GSI with errors:
AOSDP (not shown sim cards,no network,all other stuff work,off course no fm radio)
Evolution X (dont want to boot.)
Octopus OS (dont boot)
Viper OS Official (not shown sim cards,all other stuff work except fm radio)
Dot OS (dont show sim cards,no network,no fm radio)
Liquid Remix (dont boot)
Omni rom (boot but goes constantly on reboot)
Pixel Expirience (boot but no sim cards and no network and no fm radio)
people one more notice: j4+ is ARM A ONLY device,dont flash any other gsi.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I was planning on trying to flash a GSI, but I have to wait 7 days for the OEM unlock on Stock Oreo. Of these files you listed, I do not have the "oreo patched boot." This is also necessary, and if so, where do I find it?
Thank you in advance and I count on your help.
Maxmiliano Coelho said:
Thank you for sharing your experience. I was planning on trying to flash a GSI, but I have to wait 7 days for the OEM unlock on Stock Oreo. Of these files you listed, I do not have the "oreo patched boot." This is also necessary, and if so, where do I find it?
Thank you in advance and I count on your help.
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my dear friend just ask i will help you. this patched boot.img is made by ashyx. i will be bad member if i share his works without permissions.so i share with you his link. here is link for oreo patched boot.img https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397921797
please follow instructions carefully. read twice and try to understand.enjoy.if you have any doubt please ask. thank you.
Thanks again. I am waiting for the 7 day period to reappear the OEM unlock option which disappeared when I returned to stock oreo. With your help, the procedure to be performed became clearer. When I do the procedure, can I continue to ask questions if any? I thank you once again.
Maxmiliano Coelho said:
Thanks again. I am waiting for the 7 day period to reappear the OEM unlock option which disappeared when I returned to stock oreo. With your help, the procedure to be performed became clearer. When I do the procedure, can I continue to ask questions if any? I thank you once again.
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why not.i am not star just ask and if i can help i will please to do that.you can always send me personal message(PM) on xda
Maxmiliano Coelho said:
Thanks again. I am waiting for the 7 day period to reappear the OEM unlock option which disappeared when I returned to stock oreo. With your help, the procedure to be performed became clearer. When I do the procedure, can I continue to ask questions if any? I thank you once again.
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like https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=9101376 say in reply if you have unlock before then your device is unlocked.so no need to wait another 7 days.you must just do follow tread for flash recovery.can miss first time,two but read guide and no fear.but you cant miss if you try again. once your device is unlock you can flash no metter numbers of flashing roms(stock 8 or 9)once is unlock thats it.so dont be affraid to ask help here or anywhere on our xda group.always some will help you.:good:
rudi021 said:
like https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=9101376 say in reply if you have unlock before then your device is unlocked.so no need to wait another 7 days.you must just do follow tread for flash recovery.can miss first time,two but read guide and no fear.but you cant miss if you try again. once your device is unlock you can flash no metter numbers of flashing roms(stock 8 or 9)once is unlock thats it.so dont be affraid to ask help here or anywhere on our xda group.always some will help you.:good:
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Thank you! I followed in his footsteps and was successful in installing LineageOS 16. Working very well, but I felt a slight problem regarding the audio volume, which is extremely low.
I would like to ask one more question, which is about testing other GSI: Is there a need to install one of those files, or just the image and Magisk?
Thank you very much.
Maxmiliano Coelho said:
Thank you! I followed in his footsteps and was successful in installing LineageOS 16. Working very well, but I felt a slight problem regarding the audio volume, which is extremely low.
I would like to ask one more question, which is about testing other GSI: Is there a need to install one of those files, or just the image and Magisk?
Thank you very much.
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once you perform flashing gsi,no need repeat every time this steps,just (at least i do like that) format data,reboot to recovery,flash gsi(as system.image) and flash magisk then mount system and reboot.about audio volume install viper fx audio apk(Magisk module),and then fix volume as your own.
kapmino269 said:
If anyone faced problems with booting some roms on
ROM LOGO NOT SAMSUNG .
use this :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117925309
Tested on j415f
RR
AOSP
DESCENDANT ZERO .
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sorry but this doesnt work on my side of flashing GSI.OREO base. i try on many gsi who doesnt boot but not help. i boot this PIE gsi (on oreo base): descendant 3.1.1.; Prisma os(still cant find way to get network,no sim detected);Havoc os (works perfectly);Dot os 3.0 (same no sim detect); RR 2019-04-06 very nice rom; AEX by enes sastim 2019-05-09(also very nice rom);Viper os (but is Official and dont let use it)(mean boot but no sim works);Zirconium aosp (work well but seems like android kitkat seems so simple(i dont like it);and many more with same problems,they booted but not have network work, or like omni rom booted but reboot and then all over again.have many roms but have problems with our device(mine is sm-j415fn). anyway i try do same in PIE update but cant boot any rom (gsi). why ? dont know? thats why i downgrade in oreo and can flash and boot almost all gsi on list. did they work or not is other story.thank you.
rudi021 said:
sorry but this doesnt work on my side of flashing GSI.OREO base. i try on many gsi who doesnt boot but not help. i boot this PIE gsi (on oreo base): descendant 3.1.1.; Prisma os(still cant find way to get network,no sim detected);Havoc os (works perfectly);Dot os 3.0 (same no sim detect); RR 2019-04-06 very nice rom; AEX by enes sastim 2019-05-09(also very nice rom);Viper os (but is Official and dont let use it)(mean boot but no sim works);Zirconium aosp (work well but seems like android kitkat seems so simple(i dont like it);and many more with same problems,they booted but not have network work, or like omni rom booted but reboot and then all over again.have many roms but have problems with our device(mine is sm-j415fn). anyway i try do same in PIE update but cant boot any rom (gsi). why ? dont know? thats why i downgrade in oreo and can flash and boot almost all gsi on list. did they work or not is other story.thank you.
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me i have not a network on aex extended but on dot os i have
Envoyé de mon Phh-Treble vanilla en utilisant Tapatalk
kapmino269 said:
Guys , sorry I found error in my script and I fixed it I tested it on AEX official , I will test it in others then post it .
@rudi021
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v2 : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117930007
tested : work with rom logo bootloop 100%
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thank you bro. i definetly try this on pie upgrade and inform you.thank you for your hard work. i am on vacation and when i come home i will try this.thank you and greetings from Croatia.:good:
also i stop build gsi roms for j4+ because my pc is old so i need little upgrade of same( RAM(have only 4 gb,need for pie at least 8 gb ,my motherboard can have 32 gb,), my processor is i3 but i will upgrade on i5 and after that i will continue work on it. but now i am on vacation with my wife and children and when i come hom ei will continue to work it.thank you once more.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global Rom but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx, due to support wifi 2.4 ghz only. (Because bluetooth interfering with wifi 2.4 Ghz and our device doesn't support 5ghz wifi)
Compare to MIUI, Havoc OS has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: no delay with wifi bluetooth interference
+ Doesn't have bloatware, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk and root.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI and extract to get system
From Official Havoc OS here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/a64-ab/ (Newer Version)
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature. If it doesn't work, then try an alternative way:
Open /vendor/bin/init.qcom.post_boot.sh and add the string:
Code:
sendevent /dev/input/event2 0 1 5
then reboot
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
How to Update
- Flash system image over, no wipe require. Just reboot.
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from https://vancedapp.com/; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
- To fix Recording, from Misc features -> Force Timestamp Source, choose Clock boottime
And that's all. Now enjoy!
I gifted my sister this phone so i don't have device to test anymore. Still, sometime i'll test if i can. The guide still works so enjoy flashing!!!
Great. I've been using havocOs for almost two months now and it's great. Much quicker and smoother than stock miui. Only problem I've been trying to find a fix for is setting up a lock screen.
Thanks for sharing the dt2w module for magisk. Is there some sort of setting I need to mess with to get it to work? I've installed the module and activated it in magisk but dt2w still won't work. I also activated the dt2w setting that comes with havocOs 3.1 under " xiaomi features " but that never worked from the beginning.
ways2 said:
Great. I've been using havocOs for almost two months now and it's great. Much quicker and smoother than stock miui. Only problem I've been trying to find a fix for is setting up a lock screen.
Thanks for sharing the dt2w module for magisk. Is there some sort of setting I need to mess with to get it to work? I've installed the module and activated it in magisk but dt2w still won't work. I also activated the dt2w setting that comes with havocOs 3.1 under " xiaomi features " but that never worked from the beginning.
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Did you flash no_encrypt zip? It'll make set up screen password impossible because encryption is disable. I have clean flashed Havoc OS and confirm d2tw module working, despite i don't active the xiaomi option in setting.
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Did you flash no_encrypt zip? It'll make set up screen password impossible because encryption is disable. I have clean flashed Havoc OS and confirm d2tw working, despite i don't active the xiaomi option in setting.
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Yes I believe I did flash no_encrypt. Is there any possible way to re-enable Encryption to set up a screen lock at this point?
ways2 said:
Yes I believe I did flash no_encrypt. Is there any possible way to re-enable Encryption to set up a screen lock at this point?
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There is a trick, you can enable encryption through Settings -> security -> Encryption and credentials then encrypt phone. If it doesn't work, then read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
Or you can do the whole process again, clean flash and do as my thread. May be d2tw starts working.
Thank you sir
thanks a lot for this
can you tell me how to upgrade our 32bit os to 64bit
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
There is a trick, you can enable encryption through Settings -> security -> Encryption and credentials then encrypt phone. If it doesn't work, then read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
Or you can do the whole process again, clean flash and do as my thread. May be d2tw starts working.
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I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
ways2 said:
I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
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Hi bro
i am new to this
i have 2gb indian varient
can you make a full youtube tutorial of twrp installation
or give correct steps how to do twrp
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Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global 10.3 but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx.
Compare to MIUI, Havoc 3.1 has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: almost the same as the speed of my network
+ Doesn't have some bloatwares, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important to me.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI from ExpressLuke and extract to get system imagehttps://sourceforge.net/projects/expressluke-gsis/files/HavocOS/Ten/A64/AB/
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature.
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from vanced.app; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
And that's all. Now enjoy!
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Hi
can you make a youtube video of twrp and gsi installation
please man for redmi 8a
eddy law paul king said:
Hi bro
i am new to this
i have 2gb indian varient
can you make a full youtube tutorial of twrp installation
or give correct steps how to do twrp
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Hi
can you make a youtube video of twrp and gsi installation
please man for redmi 8a
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I've considered making a complete tutorial on installing recovery, root, & rom installation for this phone. Next time I go back to stock I probably will make a video. Until then you can definitely follow the tutorials on this forum to install a custom recovery and rom. Personally I would recommend installing OrangeFox recovery because TWRP has touchscreen issues sometimes.
You will have to unlock the bootloader first which takes 14 days if you have not already.
The tool to unlock the Bootloader is here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Once your bootloader is unlocked you're ready to install OrangeFox custom recovery, the files and instructions can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...t/orangefox-recovery-xiaomi-redmi-8a-t4032583
Once you have OrangeFox recovery installed you can follow this tutorial in this thread to install HavocOS rom or the other thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Try it out and then come back and let us know what problems you run into
ways2 said:
I've considered making a complete tutorial on installing recovery, root, & rom installation for this phone. Next time I go back to stock I probably will make a video. Until then you can definitely follow the tutorials on this forum to install a custom recovery and rom. Personally I would recommend installing OrangeFox recovery because TWRP has touchscreen issues sometimes.
You will have to unlock the bootloader first which takes 14 days if you have not already.
The tool to unlock the Bootloader is here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Once your bootloader is unlocked you're ready to install OrangeFox custom recovery, the files and instructions can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...t/orangefox-recovery-xiaomi-redmi-8a-t4032583
Once you have OrangeFox recovery installed you can follow this tutorial in this thread to install HavocOS rom or the other thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Try it out and then come back and let us know what problems you run into
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i am very afraid that i brick my devise
so make a video
it is accurate and much helpful and easy to understand
i am waiting
Can I use the attached files for installing gsi in redmi 9 ?
vinith 32 said:
Can I use the attached files for installing gsi in redmi 9 ?
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no
this is for 8 and 8a only
@Ga_hap_la_chanh
I'm wondering if that d2tw module not working for me has something similar to do with how the touch screen becomes unresponsive in TWRP for some people. What recovery did you use on your redmi?
ways2 said:
@Ga_hap_la_chanh
I'm wondering if that d2tw module not working for me has something similar to do with how the touch screen becomes unresponsive in TWRP for some people. What recovery did you use on your redmi?
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I used TWRP then moved to Orange Fox. Everything working fine, may be your screen is different. In d2tw module, there's a file called readme.md: Manual usage : - enable $ set-dt2w 1 - disable $ set-dt2w 0
Just try it -))))))))
Great GSI. I have this one problem though. I cannot backup anything from TWRP. Is it really normal because it's encrypted?
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global 10.3 but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx.
Compare to MIUI, Havoc 3.1 has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: almost the same as the speed of my network
+ Doesn't have some bloatwares, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important to me.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI from ExpressLuke and extract to get system imagehttps://sourceforge.net/projects/expressluke-gsis/files/HavocOS/Ten/A64/AB/
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature.
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from vanced.app; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
And that's all. Now enjoy!
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Bro having oragane fox recovery installed on my redmi 8a device, can you please tell me at which step of flashing gsi we have to flash vbmeta.img and boot. Img
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ways2 said:
I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
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bro can you tell me that have you flashed the boot.img while flashing the gsi and if yes then at which step..
ItsmeTushar said:
Bro having oragane fox recovery installed on my redmi 8a device, can you please tell me at which step of flashing gsi we have to flash vbmeta.img and boot. Img
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bro can you tell me that have you flashed the boot.img while flashing the gsi and if yes then at which step..
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Boot.img and vbmeta are done before flashing the gsi. I'd recommend reading this thread first for better understanding
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Zzzleepy said:
Great GSI. I have this one problem though. I cannot backup anything from TWRP. Is it really normal because it's encrypted?
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
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I'm getting the same error with attempting to make a back up in orangefox. After seeing you have the same problem now I'm assuming it is indeed a problem with encryption? I was able to make backups successfully before my phone was encrypted so I still have an old back up on my PC. However it would be nice to be able to make a new fresh back up.
I'm getting the same error with attempting to make a back up in orangefox. After seeing you have the same problem now I'm assuming it is indeed a problem with encryption? I was able to make backups successfully before my phone was encrypted so I still have an old back up on my PC. However it would be nice to be able to make a new fresh back up.
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That was weird. In stock ROM, I can back up the /data/media just fine even when encrypted. But after having Havoc OS, I cannot do that anymore. Tried on both TWRP and OrangeFox. I can, with an unencrypted phone, but I do not feel comfortable without a lockscreen. Tried all things I have researched on that error. Not one worked. Might as well just stick to Titanium Backup for backups.
Overall, great GSI. Loading is faster than on stock (with the internet too)! Though, I have another issue with regards to the locking of apps, so that the app would not be cleared. Speaking of clearing apps, it is tiring to scroll left just to see the "Clear All" option in Recents. Autostart too.
I know you are not the developer, but just letting you know my concerns.
How to resize system partition for install gapps?
Soerex24 said:
How to resize system partition for install gapps?
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Reboot to custom recovery > Menu > Manage Partitions > System > Resize or Repair
Hi. When I first installed LOS 18.1 I had problems with fingerprint not working, so I have written a detailed guide how to fix it. Just a disclaimer - I am not responsible if you somehow break your phone while following this guide.
I am also a noob on custom ROMs, but I have done the exact same steps, and my phone appears to be working fine, so you should be all right too. After all, these steps are almost identical to all custom ROMs installation instructions, the difference is that this time we use OrangeFox recovery instead of TWRP, because LOS 18.1 seems to work better with it.
NOTE:
When I used this method myself, I went back to latest MIUI ROM. I don't know if it is necessary, but I think everything should work fine without reverting to MIUI. If you would like to try fixing it without installing MIUI ROM, then go to the first reply below for a simplified guide. Nevertheless, I recommend reading the full guide anyway, just to get a better understanding of what steps you will have to do.
Also, some steps can be skipped because probably many of you have already done them when you were installing LOS or other custom ROMs. I have only tested this fix on LOS 18.1 but it might work on other custom ROMs too, I think.
I've written this guide while following OrangeFox recovery guides, and getting help from Redmi Note 4 users on Telegram groups.
FULL GUIDE (INCLUDES GOING BACK TO MIUI):
1. Install ADB + Fastboot in your PC (I assume you use Windows 10).
Download these files:
SDK platform tools: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Google USB Driver: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/usb_driver_r13-windows.zip
I am not sure if Google USB Driver is necessary, but install it anyway because I had it installed too.
For installation instructions, use the attached "ADB Fastboot installation.txt" file.
You can check this video for visual guide as well:
At this point I recommend backing up important data (photos, videos, documents, SD Card, etc.) from your phone to PC, Cloud or other safe storage.
2. You will need to go back to latest MIUI ROM. Use this page for instructions: https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
If your Mido is global, then download "Redmi Note 4X Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File Download" from (STEP 2).
VERY IMPORTANT! When flashing MIUI, make sure you select "Clean all" option. DO NOT select "Clean all and lock" (STEP 5).
3. After successful flashing, boot into MIUI. You may encounter this error when booting up MIUI 11: "Find device storage corrupted. Your device is unsafe now." This error also means that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will not work. Don't worry, this will be fixed.
4. Next, download these files and put them in your SD Card (for example, Download folder).
(note: some zip file names written in this step will be outdated because Mido is still maintained - always make sure to check, download and use latest updated files).
OrangeFox recovery (R11.0) for mido:
https://dl.orangefox.download/5f14b74f26d98d90b476a532
Latest mido firmware:
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/d...4XGlobal_V11.0.2.0.NCFMIXM_83170d3e3a_7.0.zip
LineageOS 17.1 with 3.18 kernel (you will need to install it first):
https://github.com/zeelog/OTA/releases/download/27.0/lineage-17.1-20201214-UNOFFICIAL-3.18-mido.zip
LineageOS 18.1:
https://github.com/zeelog/OTA/releases/download/41.0/lineage-18.1-20210417-UNOFFICIAL-mido.zip
GApps - "MindTheGapps arm64" was recommended by LOS Team for LOS 18.1 when I wrote this guide (before installing ask the ROM maintainer or users if this is still the recommended version of GApps):
MindTheGapps-11.0.0-arm64-20210412_124247.zip | by Alessandro Astone for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
Also don't forget to download "persist.img" file attached below.
5. Now, make sure that your phone is charged and has more than 80% battery (just to be safe).
Also note that after the following step, you won't be able to boot to MIUI anymore, so make sure you have made a backup of your files.
Install OrangeFox recovery using this guide:
Installing OrangeFox Recovery
wiki.orangefox.tech
6. Now, follow the instructions written in the attached "Fingerprint fix and MIUI errors" text file. (note: some zip file names in step 3 of this text file will be outdated because Mido is still maintained - always make sure to check, download and use latest updated files)
7. Finally, follow the instructions written in the attached "Readme - LOS 17.1 and 18.1 installation" text file, you should start from step 4. (note: some zip file names in step 1 of this text file will be outdated because Mido is still maintained - always make sure to check, download and use latest updated files)
Good luck!
One user reported that he successfully fixed the fingerprint issue on LOS 18.1 using this guide without going back to MIUI.
When I was fixing this fingerprint problem myself, I went back to the latest MIUI ROM. I did not test this method to see if it works without installing MIUI, but it looks like it should work just fine. In case you want to try fixing it without going back to MIUI, do this:
SIMPLIFIED GUIDE (WITHOUT GOING BACK TO MIUI):
* Back up important data (photos, videos, documents, SD Card, etc.) from your phone to PC, Cloud or other safe storage.
* Make sure that you have OrangeFox recovery installed, if not - install it.
* Download all the files mentioned in the step 4 of my initial post of this thread and put them on your SD Card. (check if there are any updated files before downloading, like newer ROM update, etc.)
* Download attached "Fingerprint fix and MIUI errors" text file, "persist.img" file and "Readme - LOS 17.1 and 18.1 installation" text file.
* Follow the "Fingerprint fix and MIUI errors" text file guide starting from step 8.
* Follow the "Readme - LOS 17.1 and 18.1 installation" text file guide, starting from step 4. I advise not to skip steps 17-18, although I'm not sure if installing latest Mido firmware is necessary at this point. But I think you should install it, just in case.
Good luck!
Cheers for all your efforts, @Rigadelt !
I'm trying your guide, as I can't get my fingerprint working in LOS18.1, although it works just fine in LOS17.1 ...
Can I ask you:
1) what for are your steps 10+11 & 23+24 in your "Readme - LOS 17.1 and 18.1 installation.txt" ?
2) at what point/step have you encrypted your phone?
Cheers! raimerik
Hi, @raimerik
1) I was advised by the Mido Telegram group users that Rebooting to recovery after ROM or GApps installation ensures that there is a lesser chance of errors during the finalizing of the ROM installation. I'm not sure if that is true, but it shouldn't hurt doing it this way either.
2) I did not encrypt my Mido, so I can't answer this question. You can find info in this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-mido-vanilla-by-zeelog.4186179/post-83861307
What I would try to do:
* I would follow the "Readme - LOS 17.1 and 18.1 installation.txt" guide and install LOS 18.1 ROM without GApps (step 19 is the last step).
* After 18.1 ROM flashing, I would tap on "Wipe Caches" and then reboot to recovery.
* After the phone successfully reboots to OrangeFox recovery, I would then follow the Encryption guide written in the post I linked.
* After Encryption -> Dirty flash of LOS 18.1 ROM -> GApps installation process, I would reboot to recovery once again, and then try to boot the phone and see if everything works.
If I'm not mistaken, @manizuwo has fixed the fingerprint problem and encrypted his Mido using this guide, so you could ask him for advice.
Good luck! I also encourage you to share the results and info with other users here or in the main LineageOS 18.1 thread.
Rigadelt said:
* After 18.1 ROM flashing, I would tap on "Wipe Caches" and then reboot to recovery.
* After the phone successfully reboots to OrangeFox recovery, I would then follow the Encryption guide written in the post I linked.
* After Encryption -> Dirty flash of LOS 18.1 ROM -> GApps installation process, I would reboot to recovery once again, and then try to boot the phone and see if everything works.
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Hi @Rigadelt - two minds thinking/tinkering alike!
I had updated and booted the 18.1, encrypted, went to recovery, dirty flashed the 18.1 and the gApps, wiped caches and rebooted.
Then I set up security pattern and fingerprint, which still does ONLY work if you activate SECURESTART which is an annoying bug, which the 18.1-thread-manager does not seem to understand...
(In Zeelog's 17.1 with 4.9-Kernel the fingerprint worked WITHOUT SecureStart...)