[DEPRECATED][ROM][UNOFFICIAL][N][SM-T285] /e/ OS for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 LTE (gtexslte) | BYE Google, HELLO Privacy! - Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover

[DEPRECATED][ROM][UNOFFICIAL][N][SM-T285] /e/ OS for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 LTE (gtexslte) | BYE Google, HELLO Privacy! - Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover

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/*
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed (like it did for me...).
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in the products you find here before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.
* Same statement for XDA.
*/
About /e/
/e/ is an a mobile ecosystem (ROM + onlines services) that:
is open source
is pro-privacy
is compatible with most existing Android applications
cares about usability
is as far as possible freed from shackles by Google and OEMs
already exists!
It’s the alternative to the Apple/Google duopoly on the smartphone.
... so again and just to be clear: /e/ is not just a ROM, it is more a complete privacy ecosystem and consists of:
an installable mobile operating system for smartphones, which is forked from Android and strongly “ungoogled”
a set of sorted and improved default open source applications
various online services that are linked to the mobile operating system, such as: a meta search engine for the web, drive (with synchronization), mail, calendar, notes, tasks.
Features
Based on the stable Lineage OS
microG fully pre-installed with Signature Spoofing in restricted mode!
All features described on the /e/ page: What is e
All features and fixes of LineageOS
My builds come with full OTA update support
... you know that thing which informs you that a new update is there and where you just click to download + install
Difference from pure /e/ or: why are the builds UNOFFICIAL?
There are no differences. its pure /e/. "just" build on my server
Known issues:
Keep in mind that this is brand new stuff so it may (still) contain unknown issues!
So back up regularly and frequently!
Camera does work but only for photo, i.e. video recording fails.
If you find a bug not listed let me know and SHARE LOGS! -> READ FAQ#1 for how to provide proper logs.
Requirements
Latest TWRP or SHRP (recommended) build.
Do a full (i.e. Nandroid) backup before doing anything!
Samsung STOCK firmware should be on T285XXU0AQH1.
You can check your current firmware version in Android -> settings -> About / Phone info -> Baseband version
If you like try first without flashing this firmware but if you encounter any issues upgrade to this version first before reporting
Fast and (afaik) good site for downloading: https://sfirmware.com/samsung-sm-t285/
(scroll down and type T285XXU0AQH1 in the search box, choose the one for your country, download, flash as usual, flash TWRP/SHRP again, flash this ROM)
Installation
Full clean install as described here (FAQ #2) is highly recommended. DO NOT REPORT ISSUES when you have skipped that step!
Flash /e/
Optional (if you want root): Flash Magisk
Flashing OpenGapps ????? STOOOOOOP! NO No no! you don't want that on a google-free phone! /e/ contains everything you need to live without Google! So flashing OpenGapps on /e/ is like using a bit more secure LOS but that's not the point of /e/. Either try without or go with LOS (imho).
Boot it (will take a bit on first boot!!! be patient!)
Enjoy the most easiest way to have a privacy focused and google-free phone!
Download
Get your builds from my leech server (new installs or re-installs)
http://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/e-os/nougat/gtexslte/
If you have a previous version of my(!) /e/ ROM installed already and just want to update to a newer release:
Android settings -> Updater (yes my builds have built-in OTA support!)
Note:
Builds are updated as soon as possible. There is no build cycle.
Information pertaining to your device is displayed accordingly.
The current build is the latest for your device.
Changelogs
search results from this thread: click
Support
Of course in this thread but also by Telegram.
I have created a generic group for all stuff around Android : here
and another one if you want to keep up2date whenever I build something (TWRP, SHRP, LOS, /e/, ...): here
Credits
jedld, really he did a great job and making this project possible at first!
LineageOS (the base of /e/)
The /e/ foundation and all related devs making this experience possible!
and all I forgot to mention ....!
Sources
build manifest
XDA:DevDB Information
gtexslte_eos-n_unofficial, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A series
Contributors
steadfasterX, jedld(!)
Source Code: https://gitlab.e.foundation/e
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On: LineageOS
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2020-11-18
Last Updated 2020-11-18

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q #01: I want to report an issue. What is the proper way to do so?
I'm glad that you are asking: before doing so check the KNOWN ISSUES topic in the OP and ofc the other FAQ's listed here!
if you have an audio issue follow FAQ #6 instead.
If your issue is not listed there click here to proceed:
If your issue is not listed there follow the directions here briefly and I may can fix it:
logcat GUIDE
Ensure you have done a full CLEAN install before doing so (refer to FAQ #2 for what that means).
Warning: NO SUPPORT when:
- magisk is installed (known to cause issues sometimes - regardless of the ROM or version)
- Xposed is installed (known to cause issues sometimes - regardless of the ROM or version)
If you have installed any of these UNINSTALL or better do a FULL CLEAN install (see FAQ #2) before doing anything else. Often enough these above causes several issues like battery draining, problems on booting and much more. Even when they may work properly you should re-produce your issue without them first and follow the above to grab the log.
Magisk is a great piece of software and besides that it is Open Source which SuperSu never was.
I just saying I do not "support" issues when you have Magisk installed. Why? It is (like Xposed) extendable with modules (made by whoever) and those can cause billions of issues.
Other then that magisk was sometimes the reason for battery drain etc. Magisk modifies the boot "process" and sits very deep in the system (which is needed to make it work ofc) but that has the potential to make a system/ROM unstable or result in strange behaviors.
so in order to support a specific issue I have to be sure the ROM is in a "clean" state, no magisk, no xposed.
Pro-Tip: a very first test is to set magisk on core functions only to see if an extension causes your issue or not.
Q #02: I want to install clean, how? What is a clean install? What is the recommended way to flash a new ROM version?
A clean install ensures that there are no leftovers from any previous install. One can say that there are 2 phases of a clean flash:
1) regular
2) full - when you (still) encounter issues
Usually the regular one is fully ok when flashing a new ROM version but if you encounter strange issues nobody else is reporting or if a release post is recommending it you should do a full clean install instead.
A regular clean install can be done like this:
WIPE -> Advanced -> select: System + Cache
Flash the ROM
reflash root addon/magisk if you want root
A full clean install needs 2 steps more then the regular:
follow the steps for regular clean
go back in WIPE -> touch the "FORMAT data" button and type "yes" to format the internal storage (you will LOOSE ALL YOUR DATA - obviously)
REBOOT -> Recovery
Flash the ROM
reflash root addon/magisk if you want root
It is absolutely recommended to create a backup before and COPYING IT to your PC(!) before doing the above.
Q #03: Are there any plans or a chance of official /e/ builds?
No plans on my site. I may check that later but the chance is very low.
Q #04: Will this ROM support / pass SafetyNet?
When you install Magisk you can hide and so yes you might be able to pass SafetyNet. Which can change every day though because even when that might work atm you should note the following:
Magisk has its own protections to ensure you pass safetynet but this is something which will change one day and there is no known method yet to workaround that.
Q #5: Is there an /e/ specific FAQ?
Sure:
FAQ: click
Forum: click
HOWTOs: click (a great resource for all your first questions)
Q #6: issues with audio (e.g. echo's, silence on one or the other site, ..)? Read here how to provide a specific log for that:
Do the following steps:
1) Ensure you have adb set up on your PC, and have adb debugging and adb root enabled in developer options on your phone
2) Then perform the following (all one command)
On Linux:
adb root ; adb shell "stop audioserver; logcat -c -b all; start audioserver" && sleep 10 && adb logcat -b all |egrep -vi "(dialer|telecom|ril|gsm|touch|brightn|dct|QC-time-services|SST|sensors|AlarmMan|Lights|perfp)"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On windows:
adb root ; adb shell "stop audioserver; logcat -c -b all; start audioserver && sleep 10 && logcat -b all |egrep -vi '(dialer|telecom|ril|gsm|touch|brightn|dct|QC-time-services|SST|sensors|AlarmMan|Lights|perfp)' "
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
3) Then re-produce your audio issue and cancel the logcat from step 2 before hanging up!
4) Share the logcat output from the console screen using paste.omnirom.org
Q #7: I'm scared about that microG , I don't want to expose my phone so is this /e/ version a security risk?
First of all you need a lot of trust installing ANY custom ROM. A developer can do nasty things right? Besides that yes microG allowing to let apps act like as they are another app, also known as signature spoofing. This CAN be a good and a bad thing. Read on why my builds are different:
In general the microG patch is an all or nothing. A ROM which supports microG (i.e. signature spoofing) have that feature enabled, always.
The difference in my /e/ builds is that I am using the "restricted" option of signature spoofing so as long as you trust me you are as safe as without microG.
.-

steadfasterX said:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q #01: I want to report an issue. What is the proper way to do so?
I'm glad that you are asking: before doing so check the KNOWN ISSUES topic in the OP and ofc the other FAQ's listed here!
if you have an audio issue follow FAQ #6 instead.
If your issue is not listed there click here to proceed:
If your issue is not listed there follow the directions here briefly and I may can fix it:
logcat GUIDE
Ensure you have done a full CLEAN install before doing so (refer to FAQ #2 for what that means).
Warning: NO SUPPORT when:
- magisk is installed (known to cause issues sometimes - regardless of the ROM or version)
- Xposed is installed (known to cause issues sometimes - regardless of the ROM or version)
If you have installed any of these UNINSTALL or better do a FULL CLEAN install (see FAQ #2) before doing anything else. Often enough these above causes several issues like battery draining, problems on booting and much more. Even when they may work properly you should re-produce your issue without them first and follow the above to grab the log.
Magisk is a great piece of software and besides that it is Open Source which SuperSu never was.
I just saying I do not "support" issues when you have Magisk installed. Why? It is (like Xposed) extendable with modules (made by whoever) and those can cause billions of issues.
Other then that magisk was sometimes the reason for battery drain etc. Magisk modifies the boot "process" and sits very deep in the system (which is needed to make it work ofc) but that has the potential to make a system/ROM unstable or result in strange behaviors.
so in order to support a specific issue I have to be sure the ROM is in a "clean" state, no magisk, no xposed.
Pro-Tip: a very first test is to set magisk on core functions only to see if an extension causes your issue or not.
Q #02: I want to install clean, how? What is a clean install? What is the recommended way to flash a new ROM version?
A clean install ensures that there are no leftovers from any previous install. One can say that there are 2 phases of a clean flash:
1) regular
2) full - when you (still) encounter issues
Usually the regular one is fully ok when flashing a new ROM version but if you encounter strange issues nobody else is reporting or if a release post is recommending it you should do a full clean install instead.
A regular clean install can be done like this:
WIPE -> Advanced -> select: System + Cache
Flash the ROM
reflash root addon/magisk if you want root
A full clean install needs 2 steps more then the regular:
follow the steps for regular clean
go back in WIPE -> touch the "FORMAT data" button and type "yes" to format the internal storage (you will LOOSE ALL YOUR DATA - obviously)
REBOOT -> Recovery
Flash the ROM
reflash root addon/magisk if you want root
It is absolutely recommended to create a backup before and COPYING IT to your PC(!) before doing the above.
Q #03: Are there any plans or a chance of official /e/ builds?
No plans on my site. I may check that later but the chance is very low.
Q #04: Will this ROM support / pass SafetyNet?
When you install Magisk you can hide and so yes you might be able to pass SafetyNet. Which can change every day though because even when that might work atm you should note the following:
Magisk has its own protections to ensure you pass safetynet but this is something which will change one day and there is no known method yet to workaround that.
Q #5: Is there an /e/ specific FAQ?
Sure:
FAQ: click
Forum: click
HOWTOs: click (a great resource for all your first questions)
Q #6: issues with audio (e.g. echo's, silence on one or the other site, ..)? Read here how to provide a specific log for that:
Do the following steps:
1) Ensure you have adb set up on your PC, and have adb debugging and adb root enabled in developer options on your phone
2) Then perform the following (all one command)
On Linux:
On windows:
3) Then re-produce your audio issue and cancel the logcat from step 2 before hanging up!
4) Share the logcat output from the console screen using paste.omnirom.org
Q #7: I'm scared about that microG , I don't want to expose my phone so is this /e/ version a security risk?
First of all you need a lot of trust installing ANY custom ROM. A developer can do nasty things right? Besides that yes microG allowing to let apps act like as they are another app, also known as signature spoofing. This CAN be a good and a bad thing. Read on why my builds are different:
In general the microG patch is an all or nothing. A ROM which supports microG (i.e. signature spoofing) have that feature enabled, always.
The difference in my /e/ builds is that I am using the "restricted" option of signature spoofing so as long as you trust me you are as safe as without microG.
.-
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Very nice job. Looking awesome:good:

Everything is ok except some problems/issues.
First is the camera. As you have said, camera does work but only for photo. But it only happens on the foundation.e.camera (default camera app). And in other apps require camera such as Qanda, it does not work. Like this:
The second problem is the cellular (or phone signal) problem. It says that "Emergency calls only" and I can't use mobile data(4g) or make any phone calls.
The next one is stability. Sometimes Espeak have fc (force-close) after using camera app.
and sometimes Bliss launcher (pre-installed) have some fc when i press home button.
Sorry if I can't provide to you the proper log because of some reasons.
Anyways, the rom works very well and actually better than the LOS i used before.
Without Google spyware, The performance increases and i have more ram to do other things.
I hope you will fix those issues i have mentioned above in future OTA updates.
Thank you for the nice work.

espeak is a known issue of /e/ OS and should be fixed hopefully anytime soon: https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/backlog/-/issues/1890
cam is nothing I will work on sorry..
signal issue is very likely because of your STOCK firmware --> make a screenshot of the full " about" menu in settings (where you see build number etc)

Can I encrypt /data partition like in the Settings > Encryption > Encrypt phone
and Encrypt SD Card with this ROM?
Also, how stable it is for daily driver/use?
Did you fix the mic routing issue when in call? Use earphone mic instead of the built in mic of the tablet?
How about the video when app like Element.io or some other video conferencing apps?

steadfasterX said:
espeak is a known issue of /e/ OS and should be fixed hopefully anytime soon: https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/backlog/-/issues/1890
cam is nothing I will work on sorry..
signal issue is very likely because of your STOCK firmware --> make a screenshot of the full " about" menu in settings (where you see build number etc)
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Here are some screenshots
This one is from "about tablet" menu.
And I bonus some screenshots include some information i have from the "Device info HW" app (ru.andr7e.deviceinfohw, maybe you've already known it before).
That's all the screenshot i provided.

GAPS does not work. I'm using the open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20170503.zip version

ijlara said:
GAPS does not work. I'm using the open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20170503.zip version
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Uhm.. Maybe read the OP again??

Sorry ... I really read it and ended up forgetting that GAPS doesn't work ....

johnnyhoang said:
Everything is ok except some problems/issues.
First is the camera. As you have said, camera does work but only for photo. But it only happens on the foundation.e.camera (default camera app). And in other apps require camera such as Qanda, it does not work. Like this:
The second problem is the cellular (or phone signal) problem. It says that "Emergency calls only" and I can't use mobile data(4g) or make any phone calls.
The next one is stability. Sometimes Espeak have fc (force-close) after using camera app.
and sometimes Bliss launcher (pre-installed) have some fc when i press home button.
Sorry if I can't provide to you the proper log because of some reasons.
Anyways, the rom works very well and actually better than the LOS i used before.
Without Google spyware, The performance increases and i have more ram to do other things.
I hope you will fix those issues i have mentioned above in future OTA updates.
Thank you for the nice work.
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ok your cell service issue could come from a too old stock firmware. yours is from 2016 and there were some releases later on.
I have adjusted the OP with instructions (pls see topic "Requirements") with the firmware I am using without issues.
.-

It is difficult to find a ROM that works well on this device. It is for my daughter and I also can't get a ROM that works with Samsung's Kids Mode.

steadfasterX said:
ok your cell service issue could come from a too old stock firmware. yours is from 2016 and there were some releases later on.
I have adjusted the OP with instructions (pls see topic "Requirements") with the firmware I am using without issues.
.-
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i have tried so many ways. And it is not working after all.
installed T285XXU0AQH1 baseband from the BTU csc , but the cell service issues still happening.
my original csc is XXV, and the latest update still T285XXU0API1 baseband (20171115 ver.)

johnnyhoang said:
i have tried so many ways. And it is not working after all.
installed T285XXU0AQH1 baseband from the BTU csc , but the cell service issues still happening.
my original csc is XXV, and the latest update still T285XXU0API1 baseband (20171115 ver.)
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uhm.. well that was not what I said. I did not say "install the baseband" I said install the FULL(!!!!!) STOCK firmware. Here again:
Samsung STOCK firmware should be on T285XXU0AQH1.
You can check your current firmware version in Android -> settings -> About / Phone info -> Baseband version (===> hint: this info is the best indicator to find out your current STOCK firmware, afaik)
If you like try first without flashing this firmware but if you encounter any issues upgrade to this version first before reporting
Fast and (afaik) good site for downloading: https://sfirmware.com/samsung-sm-t285/
(scroll down and type T285XXU0AQH1 in the search box, choose the one for your country, download, flash as usual, flash TWRP/SHRP again, flash this ROM)
There is nothing mentioned to extract just a subset and only flashing a subset. No. flash it completely or leave it. Just flashing part of it will break and/or even hard brick.

steadfasterX said:
uhm.. well that was not what I said. I did not say "install the baseband" I said install the FULL(!!!!!) STOCK firmware. Here again:
Samsung STOCK firmware should be on T285XXU0AQH1.
You can check your current firmware version in Android -> settings -> About / Phone info -> Baseband version (===> hint: this info is the best indicator to find out your current STOCK firmware, afaik)
If you like try first without flashing this firmware but if you encounter any issues upgrade to this version first before reporting
Fast and (afaik) good site for downloading: https://sfirmware.com/samsung-sm-t285/
(scroll down and type T285XXU0AQH1 in the search box, choose the one for your country, download, flash as usual, flash TWRP/SHRP again, flash this ROM)
There is nothing mentioned to extract just a subset and only flashing a subset. No. flash it completely or leave it. Just flashing part of it will break and/or even hard brick.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok,i have given up. I don't know the way to install that properly because of the CSC differences(you said it should be in T285XXU0AQH1 but it didn't available in my country XXV. XXV still use T285XXU0API1 even with the latest update from 2017). So i will use that normally bc i'm ok without cellular.Btw things still work like a charm, and i have no regret of choosing this rom.

steadfasterX said:
uhm.. well that was not what I said. I did not say "install the baseband" I said install the FULL(!!!!!) STOCK firmware. Here again:
Samsung STOCK firmware should be on T285XXU0AQH1.
You can check your current firmware version in Android -> settings -> About / Phone info -> Baseband version (===> hint: this info is the best indicator to find out your current STOCK firmware, afaik)
If you like try first without flashing this firmware but if you encounter any issues upgrade to this version first before reporting
Fast and (afaik) good site for downloading: https://sfirmware.com/samsung-sm-t285/
(scroll down and type T285XXU0AQH1 in the search box, choose the one for your country, download, flash as usual, flash TWRP/SHRP again, flash this ROM)
There is nothing mentioned to extract just a subset and only flashing a subset. No. flash it completely or leave it. Just flashing part of it will break and/or even hard brick.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry for misunderstanding.
I have found the reason why the cellular issues comes out. It is made by the SIM card itself, not the baseband version or the stock firmware version as you have said. I was wrong when i think that it come from the software or stock firmware. Now i found out the reason for that. Sincerely apologize to you.
johnnyhoang said:
Ok,i have given up. I don't know the way to install that properly because of the CSC differences(you said it should be in T285XXU0AQH1 but it didn't available in my country XXV. XXV still use T285XXU0API1 even with the latest update from 2017). So i will use that normally bc i'm ok without cellular.Btw things still work like a charm, and i have no regret of choosing this rom.
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Anyways thanks for noticing the recquirements. I think it is not necessary now since i found the real reason for the cellular issues.
When I changed another SIM card, it works flawlessly.

johnnyhoang said:
Sorry for misunderstanding.
I have found the reason why the cellular issues comes out. It is made by the SIM card itself, not the baseband version or the stock firmware version as you have said. I was wrong when i think that it come from the software or stock firmware. Now i found out the reason for that. Sincerely apologize to you.
Anyways thanks for noticing the recquirements. I think it is not necessary now since i found the real reason for the cellular issues.
When I changed another SIM card, it works flawlessly.
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great stuff and thx for the feedback!

It ok, but google services framework stop. Fash zip Dolby Atmos (DAP_r6.5.zip) work Vanced manager install Youtube Vancednon root work. addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip work. VOLUME+BOOSTING+SOUND+(Very+Loud).zip work

binhdt said:
It ok, but google services framework stop. Can not flash zip Dolby Atmos, Vanced manager can not install Youtube Vanced
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apps which require google crap will not work on /e/. That is by design..
You can browse the e foundation forum to find alternatives though.
How To's: https://doc.e.foundation/how-tos/
General Forum: https://community.e.foundation/
--> e.g a quick search here shows a bunch of alternatives for youtube: https://community.e.foundation/t/alternative-to-youtube/23703/10
or here another huge listing: https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle
Other alternatives: https://community.e.foundation/t/ho...urce-alternatives-of-your-apps-services/13616
.-

steadfasterX said:
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Code:
/*
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed (like it did for me...).
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in the products you find here before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.
* Same statement for XDA.
*/
About /e/
/e/ is an a mobile ecosystem (ROM + onlines services) that:
is open source
is pro-privacy
is compatible with most existing Android applications
cares about usability
is as far as possible freed from shackles by Google and OEMs
already exists!
It’s the alternative to the Apple/Google duopoly on the smartphone.
... so again and just to be clear: /e/ is not just a ROM, it is more a complete privacy ecosystem and consists of:
an installable mobile operating system for smartphones, which is forked from Android and strongly “ungoogled”
a set of sorted and improved default open source applications
various online services that are linked to the mobile operating system, such as: a meta search engine for the web, drive (with synchronization), mail, calendar, notes, tasks.
Features
Based on the stable Lineage OS
microG fully pre-installed with Signature Spoofing in restricted mode!
All features described on the /e/ page: What is e
All features and fixes of LineageOS
My builds come with full OTA update support
... you know that thing which informs you that a new update is there and where you just click to download + install
Difference from pure /e/ or: why are the builds UNOFFICIAL?
There are no differences. its pure /e/. "just" build on my server
Known issues:
Keep in mind that this is brand new stuff so it may (still) contain unknown issues!
So back up regularly and frequently!
Camera does work but only for photo, i.e. video recording fails.
If you find a bug not listed let me know and SHARE LOGS! -> READ FAQ#1 for how to provide proper logs.
Requirements
Latest TWRP or SHRP (recommended) build.
Do a full (i.e. Nandroid) backup before doing anything!
Samsung STOCK firmware should be on T285XXU0AQH1.
You can check your current firmware version in Android -> settings -> About / Phone info -> Baseband version
If you like try first without flashing this firmware but if you encounter any issues upgrade to this version first before reporting
Fast and (afaik) good site for downloading: https://sfirmware.com/samsung-sm-t285/
(scroll down and type T285XXU0AQH1 in the search box, choose the one for your country, download, flash as usual, flash TWRP/SHRP again, flash this ROM)
Installation
Full clean install as described here (FAQ #2) is highly recommended. DO NOT REPORT ISSUES when you have skipped that step!
Flash /e/
Optional (if you want root): Flash Magisk
Flashing OpenGapps ????? STOOOOOOP! NO No no! you don't want that on a google-free phone! /e/ contains everything you need to live without Google! So flashing OpenGapps on /e/ is like using a bit more secure LOS but that's not the point of /e/. Either try without or go with LOS (imho).
Boot it (will take a bit on first boot!!! be patient!)
Enjoy the most easiest way to have a privacy focused and google-free phone!
Download
Get your builds from my leech server (new installs or re-installs)
http://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/e-os/nougat/gtexslte/
If you have a previous version of my(!) /e/ ROM installed already and just want to update to a newer release:
Android settings -> Updater (yes my builds have built-in OTA support!)
Note:
Builds are updated as soon as possible. There is no build cycle.
Information pertaining to your device is displayed accordingly.
The current build is the latest for your device.
Changelogs
search results from this thread: click
Support
Of course in this thread but also by Telegram.
I have created a generic group for all stuff around Android : here
and another one if you want to keep up2date whenever I build something (TWRP, SHRP, LOS, /e/, ...): here
Credits
jedld, really he did a great job and making this project possible at first!
LineageOS (the base of /e/)
The /e/ foundation and all related devs making this experience possible!
and all I forgot to mention ....!
Sources
build manifest
XDA:DevDB Information
gtexslte_eos-n_unofficial, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A series
Contributors
steadfasterX, jedld(!)
Source Code: https://gitlab.e.foundation/e
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On: LineageOS
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2020-11-18
Last Updated 2020-11-18
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I just flashed it and looks very nice thank you, titanium backup force closed, is there any restriction?

hotmatua.parulian said:
I just flashed it and looks very nice thank you, titanium backup force closed, is there any restriction?
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Should work. Follow FAQ #1 in the second post

Related

[ROM][I9100][OFFICIAL][7.1.2] LineageOS 14.1

Code:
/*
** Your warranty is now void.
**
** We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
** thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
** do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
** before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
** you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
**
**/
All the source code for LineageOS is available in the LineageOS Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to LineageOS, please visit out Gerrit Code Review.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Root is not included by default on LineageOS 14.1. You need to install an add-on via recovery. You only need to install this once. You can download the SU add-on here
After installation go to Settings>Developer Options>Root access and set to Apps only or Apps and ADB.
LineageOS comes with LineageOS Recovery by default, if you don't like it (like me ) you can flash alternative recoveries using IsoRec. You really need 1GB /system partition. The smallest build-configuration is larger than 512mb. You can use ODIN, but you can also use Lanchon's REPIT.
If you're interested in BLN, check this thread for a complete support of this feature.
If you're interested to go to emulated-storage, check this thread.
Official LineageOS Wiki: http://wiki.lineageos.org/
Changelog: https://www.lineageoslog.com/14.1/i9100
LineageOS official nightly builds
https://download.lineageos.org/i9100
Google Apps:
http://opengapps.org/
XDA:DevDB Information
Lineage OS 14.1, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S II
Contributors
rINanDO, lysergic acid, serenitys
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
Based On: LineageOS
Version Information
Status: Nightly
Created 2017-02-13
Last Updated 2017-04-20

Reserved

gapps link dead

[i9100] Useful fixes for LineageOS 14.1 [7.1.2]
[i9100] Useful fixes for LineageOS 14.1 [7.1.2]
I am very glad that you are here!
It may be helpful to you:
Scripts moved here ...

BatyuS said:
gapps link dead
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I think ist is just a mistake and should mean "open gapps"
http://opengapps.org/
Sent from my ME173X using XDA-Developers Legacy app

In General forum? Why not in Original Android Development?

Which GApps exactly?
Just to prevent from questions like "which GApps architecture and version do I need?"
This link will show you the minimal OpenGapps variant independently of your last visits (cookies never forget you)
http://opengapps.org/?download=false&arch=arm&api=7.1&variant=pico
(so only the variant needs to be changed if you prefer bigger packages)
Edit: Check this post to see how to create a customizable config that allows you to control the OpenGApps installer, e.g. to downsize bigger GApps packages for flashing Pixel Launcher while skipping other components you don't want. Included a sample config-file there as well.

I have questions:
FM Radio?
upgrade of CM 13?
TWRP emuled storage installation and new repit procedure?

from cm-13.0-20161218-nightly to lineageOS 14.1
shkedov said:
In General forum? Why not in Original Android Development?
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Hi everyone, I am a low-average level user so I wonder if there is a step-by-step guide to upgrade my I9100-international from cm13 to lineageOS 14.1

bepcan said:
Hi everyone, I am a low-average level user so I wonder if there is a step-by-step guide to upgrade my I9100-international from cm13 to lineageOS 14.1
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Only if you're coming from cm13 without losing data (i.e. your apps installed). Otherwise - wipe clean and install the recent nightly only (and gapps if you wish).
-3. Get a good cup of coffee.
-2. You must have at least 1GB partition of /system. If not, first repartition your storage (see OP) and then come back to here to proceed.
-1. Proceed to oficial download site: "https://download.lineageos.org/i9100 for the current build, https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=154035 for the experimental build, thanks to @ale5000 for uploading this for us.
0. Download the latest 2 following files: Nightly and Experimental (as for now lineage-14.1-20170208-experimental-i9100-signed.zip and lineage-14.1-20170208-nightly-i9100-signed.zip). Verify their md5 checksum to prevent errors, it is vital to do so.
Optional - download gapps from [url]http://opengapps.org/[/URL] for android 7.1, ARM (the nano is fine for me).
1. Boot into recovery. Install the "experimental" zip (Dirty flash! No wipes!).
1.5. You can reboot now into system, just to get a systemUI crash errors and a blank screen. Pretty useless. If you got to here then force reboot to recovery and proceed to step 2.
2. Reboot into recovery! Install the "Nightly" zip and gapps.
3. Wipe cache and boot to system.
There you go kiddo'.
Good luck! :fingers-crossed:

Whats Working Nd Not Working Tell Pls

rowdykumar786 said:
Whats Working Nd Not Working Tell Pls
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It is relatively very stable to me, most is working! Phone and RIL, audio, GPS, BT, and a lot more!
I believe battery has improved too. Performance is very well.
This is my only phone, I rely on this phone, and on my daily use no problems so far! And yeah this ROM rocks!:good:
Go for it dude!

I experience a problem with libUMP making my own build. Is this : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69920779 still a working solution?
Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-P7500 met Tapatalk

shkedov said:
Without losing data (i.e. your apps installed).
-3. Get a good cup of coffee.
-2. You must have at least 1GB partition of /system. If not, first repartition your storage (see OP) and then come back to here to proceed.
-1. Go to https://download.lineageos.org/i9100.
0. Download the latest 2 following files: Nightly and Experimental (as for now lineage-14.1-20170208-experimental-i9100-signed.zip and lineage-14.1-20170208-nightly-i9100-signed.zip). Verify their md5 checksum to prevent errors, it is vital to do so.
Optional - download gapps from http://opengapps.org/ for android 7.1, ARM (the nano is fine for me).
1. Boot into recovery. Install the "experimental" zip (Dirty flash! No wipes!).
1.5. You can reboot now into system, just to get a systemUI crash errors and a blank screen. Pretty useless. If you got to here then force reboot to recovery and proceed to step 2.
2. Reboot into recovery! Install the "Nightly" zip and gapps.
3. Wipe cache and boot to system.
There you go kiddo'.
Good luck! :fingers-crossed:
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Do you don't include TWRP emu 3.03 https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71009597&postcount=88 Interesting

Yes I would like to know upgrade path to official using twrp3.0.3 for emulated storage too please

todonormal said:
Do you don't include TWRP emu 3.03 https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71009597&postcount=88 Interesting
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People asked for a simple migrating guide from CM13 to LOS14.1, if someone isn't heading to switch to emulated I don't see a reason to send people to install an emu-recovery while they don't wish to.
It should be a decision for users.
Therefore I don't see a reason to include special addtional options besides the basics (exp+nightly+gapps). Whoever wants to expand more should simply read the OP and the links.
As for myself yes, I'm on emu now.

shkedov said:
People asked for a simple migrating guide from CM13 to LOS14.1, if someone isn't heading to switch to emulated I don't see a reason to send people to install an emu-recovery while they don't wish to.
It should be a decision for users.
Therefore I don't see a reason to include special addtional options besides the basics (exp+nightly+gapps). Whoever wants to expand more should simply read the OP and the links.
As for myself yes, I'm on emu now.
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Could we have a short video to show how to switch to emulated storage?
Regards.

New build lineage-14.1-20170213-nightly-i9100-signed.zip is up
https://www.lineageoslog.com/14.1/i9100

laptopu said:
Yes I would like to know upgrade path to official using twrp3.0.3 for emulated storage too please
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Hmm, because this phone is my main and only phone, I won't be able to test that soon (reverting recovery and ROM to cm13, reverting repartitioning too, then starting to trial and error).
But I believe that the safest way is to start from the moving to LOS14.1 - flashing the experimental and nightly first, as I guided. Then later flash emu-twrp recovery and proceed with rINanDO's instructions.
I'm afraid doing opposite (emu'ing first and then flash exp+nightly) might not work since Lanchon and the guys warned us that this emu-kernel might not work even with cm13 and maybe even affect it! Maybe repiting manually with Lanchon's magic REPIT would do, then migrate ROM, then change to new emu-recovery.

PLEASE:
- don't direct-link to recoveries that will brick your phone if installed too early.
- read the linked threads in the opening posts to understand the complexity of any of the changes
- if understood the consequences and you still want to do them all at once: know your limits
- if still feeling comfortable until here: go ahead *but do it in the correct order* or your phone will bootloop as all the newer test-recoveries were built with a Nougat ramdrive and thus will very very likely bootloop on your phone if installed on non-Nougat ROMs!
So my advice for your own safety: stay in your lane and read everything first.
EDIT: And by the way: please keep emulated storage discussions in the appropriate thread until it is officially tested and documented to be kind of noob-proof.

[FIRMWARE] ASUS ZenUI ROM for Teclast T8

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.

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][9] LineageOS4Microg 16.0 (by Bernie_nix)

Rom Built by Bernie_nixKnown issues:
USB-C headphones work for music, watching videos, etc. They don't work in the phone app...yet. (working on this)
Some users report VOIP calls don't work properly. YMMV. Skype, Whatsapp, Nextcloud Talk, working great for me.
Automatic updates not yet implemented but will be in a future build.
You tell me.
Install Instructions(If coming from stock or another rom):
Prerequisites: Coming from stock rom with bootloader unlocked, Developer settings enabled, android debugging enabled.
(1) ADB reboot bootloader,
(2) Fastboot boot twrp.img
(3) Install copy A/B partitions zip,
(4) Select Wipe button, Advanced Wipe, Choose: Dalvik/ART Cache, Data, Internal Storage, System. Then Swipe to Wipe all of these.
(5) Select Back arrow button
(6) Select Format Data Button. Type yes
(7) Select Install button. Choose rom zip. Swipe to confirm flash.
(8) Press back arrow button 2x to get back to main screen. Select Wipe button. Select format data button. Type yes.
(9) Reboot. Phone will mention "no os installed." Ignore it. Proceed with reboot. Phone will boot twice, then take you to the lineage recovery screen. Use volume down button to select Factory data reset, press power button, select yes to delete data. Phone will reboot into lineageos4microg.
DO NOT install twrp installer/orange fox installer until after phone boots into lineageos4microg or it will not boot. After you have setup lineageos, you can then reboot into twrp and install orange fox or twrp and magisk if you choose. Do not ever install any GAPPS on this ROM.
Upgrade Instructions(If coming from one of my previous builds):
(1) ADB reboot bootloader,
(2) Fastboot boot twrp.img
(3) Select Install button. Choose rom zip. Swipe to confirm flash.
(4) Select Wipe button, Advanced Wipe, Choose: Dalvik/ART Cache
(5) Reboot(6) If you had Magisk installed, you can then reboot into TWRP/Ofox and flash magisk.zip
Tips for Use
1. Root can be enabled in this build by going to Developer Settings->Root Access->Apps and ADB
2. To turn off battery led when charging, Settings>Apps & notifications>Notifications>Battery Light
3. To set up Microg,
(1) open MicroG app,
(2) press self-check, press battery optimizations ignored and allow,
(3) go back one screen, select unified nlp settings, configure location backends, press the checkbox next to mozilla location service and ok, configure address lookup backends, press checkbox next to nominatum and ok,
(4) then go through Google services from top to bottom and enter your information.
(5) Enable location from pull-down shade. Open maps, get your location. Go back to Microg. Run self-check. All boxes should show a check.
(6) Microg is setup in less than 5 minutes and fully working.
(7) Turn off location from pull-down shade bc they're tracking you 4. Want a better GPS experience? Install Deja Vu Location Service, GSM Location Service and Radiocells.org Unified Network Location Provider Backend from F-Droid. Works great with Google Maps or OSM.
5. Looking for a great camera? Try Hypercam for Moto G7 from gcambrasil at https://gcambrasil.com.br/motorola
1. After installing, go to internal storage, create folder "gcam" (without quotes), create folder "Configs" inside of "gcam," and place the Pixelmod_byJGB.xml (attached) file in that folder.
2. Open up Hypercam, double tap on black space near camera button, load Pixelmod_byJGB.xml file.
Reporting bugs:
DO NOT Report bugs if you're running a custom kernel or you installed Xposed.
Please report bugs in this thread.
Logcats are helpful but not required. Grab a full logcat right after the problem has occurred.
Remember to provide as much info as possible. The more info you provide, the more likely that the bug will be solved. Please also do not report known issues.
Thread Purpose & LimitsThis thread has been created to discuss the installation and use of this rom. If you have questions about building roms, this thread is not the place to do it. Please create a thread under Q/A and/or visit the Telegram group https://t.me/mG7Power. I'm happy to help but going to the telegram group or opening a Q/A thread allows many users to assist you and will help to keep this thread on-topic. Failure to follow this request will result in a warning followed by report to XDA if continued. Some excellent resources for building microg include https://lineage.microg.org/ and https://8192.one/post/lineage_build_with_docker/.
Download:
Change log
1. Latest March security update
Status: Stable
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
Android Security Patch Level: Mar. 5, 2020
Download link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261741637
MD5: 54b467570f65ce85f164bd8e99943ab7
Older Versions:
Change log
1. Latest sources
2. Root option enabled in development settings
Status: Stable
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
Android Security Patch Level: Feb. 5, 2020
Download link: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261727435
MD5: aeb4aa1141c6d74ac016e8fba797c245
Next update news...:
Mar 10, 2020 - Currently working on USB-C audio during phone calls, increasing audio volume. Once USB-C audio gets fixed, I'll enable OTA updates.
Source and Additional Links
https://github.com/LineageOS
https://github.com/LineageOS/android...otorola_sdm632
Telegram group for additional ROMS, files and support: https://t.me/mG7Power
Rom Last Updated Mar. 10, 2020
Thread Info Last Updated Mar. 10, 2020
Guide on how to build your own posted here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7...d-lineageos4microg-16-0-t4070079#post82069641

hi im really interested in this rom but If twrp is already my permanent recovery, this rom won't install correctly?
edit.. tried it anyway since this is a secondary phone, figured i didnt have much to lose, followed instructions to the TEE, and it installed just fine.

clarkkentxda said:
hi im really interested in this rom but If twrp is already my permanent recovery, this rom won't install correctly?
edit.. tried it anyway since this is a secondary phone, figured i didnt have much to lose, followed instructions to the TEE, and it installed just fine.
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I should have another update with OTA server and a few other fixes soon. It's also super quick to update from current build. Stay tuned and enjoy!

Bernie_nix said:
I should have another update with OTA server and a few other fixes soon. It's also super quick to update from current build. Stay tuned and enjoy!
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Thanks for your efforts, I've been enjoying it, it's hard to find a rom that offers a little privacy from google, most things are working just fine, one thing I've noticed is that video is super super dark, No matter if it's stock camera or open camera but that's all I've came across in the issues department so far

clarkkentxda said:
Thanks for your efforts, I've been enjoying it, it's hard to find a rom that offers a little privacy from google, most things are working just fine, one thing I've noticed is that video is super super dark, No matter if it's stock camera or open camera but that's all I've came across in the issues department so far
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Thanks for your feedback! No problems with video if using a different app. Try Hypercam version 1.3.030119.0645build-6.1.021

Bernie_nix said:
Thanks for your feedback! No problems with video if using a different app. Try Hypercam version 1.3.030119.0645build-6.1.021
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Hypercam works like a charm, thank you for the suggestion! does hyper cam rely on anything google related like services or frameworks or binarys? (not sure what to call it since im not a developer) i'm wondering because I own a pixel 3a and im thinking of installing graphene os but any apps that rely on those ran on those will not work on graphene

clarkkentxda said:
Hypercam works like a charm, thank you for the suggestion! does hyper cam rely on anything google related like services or frameworks or binarys? (not sure what to call it since im not a developer) i'm wondering because I own a pixel 3a and im thinking of installing graphene os but any apps that rely on those ran on those will not work on graphene
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Hypercam is ported from gcam so YMMV. Given that it works on this ROM with microg, if it has any hooks they probably aren't deep. I'd give it a go

I've been a user of root explorer (pro) for seven+ years or so now. I side loaded the apk that I extracted from a previous setup on my phone and it works perfect. Some may already know that but just figured I'd share. Awesome job on this rom! Appreciate you sharing your builds!! :good:

flash713 said:
I've been a user of root explorer (pro) for seven+ years or so now. I side loaded the apk that I extracted from a previous setup on my phone and it works perfect. Some may already know that but just figured I'd share. Awesome job on this rom! Appreciate you sharing your builds!! :good:
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Glad you like it and thanks for your feedback; tip on root explorer pro.

Bernie_nix said:
Glad you like it and thanks for your feedback; tip on root explorer pro.
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Couple questions.. What busy box are you using and where did you get it? I've been using Osmosis’s magisk module busy box for so long idk where to even begin. haha. I attempted to install one from fdroid but it failed install. Can I flash his busy box in recovery? Probably not because we are using the LOS built in root instead of magisk correct? Would all hell break loose if I flashed magisk root now and something would possibly get messed up? Thinking if that's what I wanted I would have had to flash it in the beginning so it would over ride the other root...?
This rom runs better than anything besides ugly stock moto on my device. I was off work yesterday so I started messing with my device, hours went by and my battery barely moved at all. Not having Google play services really saves a good bit of juice. Havoc has spoofing now too. I vote that it becomes mandatory for all roms to have signature spoofing. :victory: Should call it the ImNOtgoingback rom or something. I’ve used micro g and fdroid before on previous devices but never for as long as I've been using this. Im like a binge crackflasher nowadays instead -vs- back when Euroskank CM10 bacon was on and popping every morning at around 6am central time the world would all flash. One last thing.. Do you decrypt your data or leave it encrypted? Reason I ask is I was wondering what method you do or would do if you wanted to decrypt?
This rom really runs great! Anyone who hasn't tried this yet should!
Edit
Ps: I've used many great gcams but HyperCam is most definitely at the top of my list. It reminds me of the pictures my Pixel XL used to take. Awesome camera app! Thanks for recommending it and sharing links!

not being picky, but can we have a regular LOS build please? I mean, without microG.
The last syberhexen one is dated 2019-10-01 so it would be nice to have an update to it.

DanAlucard said:
not being picky, but can we have a regular LOS build please? I mean, without microG.
The last syberhexen one is dated 2019-10-01 so it would be nice to have an update to it.
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You're right, but it's not easy to be a maintainer - and use your free time to resolve problems for others.
Maybe you should try to create your own build using code created by more advanced users synced with latest LineageOS repo.
If you're interested in that, here's an attached manifest file which would build working LineageOS 16.0 for ocean with February security patch - I'm using such one right now(built 3 days ago), but with microg. It's all possible thanks to LineageOS team and Dark98 (and many others) work, as you can see.
Good luck

robson_89 said:
You're right, but it's not easy to be a maintainer - and use your free time to resolve problems for others.
Maybe you should try to create your own build using code created by more advanced users synced with latest LineageOS repo.
If you're interested in that, here's an attached manifest file which would build working LineageOS 16.0 for ocean with February security patch - I'm using such one right now(built 3 days ago), but with microg. It's all possible thanks to LineageOS team and Dark98 (and many others) work, as you can see.
Good luck
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Thanks a lot. Will have a look at it. Who knows, maybe I end up maintaining it

DanAlucard said:
Thanks a lot. Will have a look at it. Who knows, maybe I end up maintaining it
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That would be great!
In the meantime, i've built and updated my LOS 16 as attached - forgot to add screenshot previously.

DanAlucard said:
not being picky, but can we have a regular LOS build please? I mean, without microG.
The last syberhexen one is dated 2019-10-01 so it would be nice to have an update to it.
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Not from me. I build this for personal use, share it and have no interest in a vanilla los build. Robson is correct. Go with his build of you don't want microg.

flash713 said:
Couple questions.. What busy box are you using and where did you get it? I've been using Osmosis’s magisk module busy box for so long idk where to even begin. haha. I attempted to install one from fdroid but it failed install. Can I flash his busy box in recovery? Probably not because we are using the LOS built in root instead of magisk correct? Would all hell break loose if I flashed magisk root now and something would possibly get messed up? Thinking if that's what I wanted I would have had to flash it in the beginning so it would over ride the other root...?
This rom runs better than anything besides ugly stock moto on my device. I was off work yesterday so I started messing with my device, hours went by and my battery barely moved at all. Not having Google play services really saves a good bit of juice. Havoc has spoofing now too. I vote that it becomes mandatory for all roms to have signature spoofing. :victory: Should call it the ImNOtgoingback rom or something. I’ve used micro g and fdroid before on previous devices but never for as long as I've been using this. Im like a binge crackflasher nowadays instead -vs- back when Euroskank CM10 bacon was on and popping every morning at around 6am central time the world would all flash. One last thing.. Do you decrypt your data or leave it encrypted? Reason I ask is I was wondering what method you do or would do if you wanted to decrypt?
This rom really runs great! Anyone who hasn't tried this yet should!
Edit
Ps: I've used many great gcams but HyperCam is most definitely at the top of my list. It reminds me of the pictures my Pixel XL used to take. Awesome camera app! Thanks for recommending it and sharing links!
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Thank you for your kind words! I use busybox from osmosis via magisk module; yes, I enjoy magisk on this rom. Busybox (osmosis) actually makes apps like Titanium Backup work great if you've purchased a non-Google play license file from them. This rom is my personal build that I uploaded to xda and shared, and I plan on maintaining it for some time. So...Magisk flashed via twrp/ofox works great, and so does busybox magisk.
+1 on your comment about Hypercam. Completely agree about hypercam. I've tested a lot on this device and of course am open to suggestions.
I will update this rom via the Lineageos patches, however, the Feb update hasn't been pushed yet so no new rom for now. I have isolated a few bugs, e.g. usb-c for calls and am working on OTA, however, I am going to release a surprise test build in the next couple of days (hopefully). It's building as we speak, and I will test before releasing. Stay tuned, and I look forward to yours and others feedback and questions.
P.S. I am a linux user and believe in the power of open-source. If you or others have any questions or comments, feel free to reach me via the telegram link in the 1st post; I usually answer a bit quicker there but also answer on here. Best wishes and thanks again!
P.S.S. Welcome Robson to our open-source team! If any of you are looking for a lineageos build without microg, check out his post a couple of posts above.

generally audio is lower quality than stock rom, it's not as loud and not as clear.

clarkkentxda said:
generally audio is lower quality than stock rom, it's not as loud and not as clear.
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Did you try the audiofx app that is included?

Bernie_nix said:
Did you try the audiofx app that is included?
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Indeed sir, it doesn't help all that much for me though.

rottenwheel said:
I accompany this sentiment. It happens with most Motorola Moto G devices I own and use: if kept with stock builds both camera and audio have a far better quality than custom ROMs do. Motorola engineers do hell of a job when working on their OEM firmware. It is a real shame yet not so far from reality that we need to take these tradeoffs to obtain better privacy.
An idea that comes to mind is for us to debloat the stock build, bake in microG and possibly update security patches as they come out. Motorola Moto G1 (falcon) has something alike with IDCrisis - https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/rom-identity-crisis-6-t3324595
Thank you for the heads-up, though. I definitely love the audio on stock.
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Unfortunately you can't do that with stock. Microg requires signature spoofing enabled in the ROM which is a patch applied when building a ROM. You could try patching stock to enable signature spoofing with a tool like Heystack but it most likely won't work on stock. Another route is using another ROM with signature spoofing support e.g. crdroid or omni, applying signature spoofing patch if necessary and then patching in twrp with something like nanodroid patcher.
That being said I am working through desired edits and bugs in this ROM but can't provide any ETAs. I encourage anyone with a bit of coding experience or interest to build their own and learn. Making changes to rom builds is not hard, just time consuming and unfortunately doesnt pay the bills...so its done in hobby time. I do plan on maintaining this ROM for some time though and will probably be on Pie longer than most users until 10 is ready; right now 10 has way too many bugs for me to use or build for daily driver material.

[OFFICIAL] LineageOS 19.1 for the Google Pixel 4

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Google Pixel 4
Code:
- Your warranty is now void.
- You have been warned.
- Use at your own risk.
Introduction:
This is the Official Lineage OS 19.1 thread for the Google Pixel 4.
Downloads:
Please follow the install instructions in your device's Wiki page linked below exactly, and make sure your device's firmware matches the required firmware listed.
flame
flame - My unofficial with Google Apps/Pixel goodies included. Passes SafetyNet by default. OTA's roll roughly once a month. Support not guaranteed or implied.
If you don't follow these instructions, or use 3rd party add-ons (like Magisk) please don't expect support here.
Known Bugs:
None.
Find any? Report them according to this guide.
Notes:
The only supported GApps package at the moment is MindTheGapps, linked on our Wiki page about gapps.
Firmware is shipped in the ROM package for this device, so no need to worry about updating it on your own!
Kernel Source: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_google_msm-4.14

Great news! Thanks for bringing Android 12 to this device!
I just reading the installation instructions and there are some questions:
1. The instructions don't mention wiping the system/data partition. Does this mean that my device will work as before, that I will not have to reinstall my apps and data after upgrading? My device is neither rooted, nor do I use anything like Magisk.
2. The instructions say:
"Note: If you previously had any Google Apps add-on package installed on your device, you must install an updated package before the first boot of Android! If you did not have Google Apps installed, you must wipe the Data partition (or perform a factory reset) to install them."
That confuses me: when I installed LOS 18.1, I also installed the MtG package, that was available for the P4 at that time. After that, I never installed anything else via adb, I only updated what was offered in the PlayStore or by the OTA updater function.
How should I interpret that instruction:
A) I need to install the latest MtG, that is available for LOS 18.1, and then I can install LOS 19 plus MtG for LOS 19.
B) Installing LOS 19 plus the appropriate MtG at the same time (=before the first booting) is sufficient to make the system work again.
Thanks in advance for any help!

dvdram said:
Great news! Thanks for bringing Android 12 to this device!
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Thanks in advance for any help!
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Simply - boot into LOS 19 recovery
- Goto advance factory reset Format Data
- Then apply Update via ADB
- Reboot to recovery
- Apply MTG Packg [Gapps](https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps.html) for LOS 19
- Boot into system

dvdram said:
Great news! Thanks for bringing Android 12 to this device!
I just reading the installation instructions and there are some questions:
1. The instructions don't mention wiping the system/data partition. Does this mean that my device will work as before, that I will not have to reinstall my apps and data after upgrading? My device is neither rooted, nor do I use anything like Magisk.
2. The instructions say:
"Note: If you previously had any Google Apps add-on package installed on your device, you must install an updated package before the first boot of Android! If you did not have Google Apps installed, you must wipe the Data partition (or perform a factory reset) to install them."
That confuses me: when I installed LOS 18.1, I also installed the MtG package, that was available for the P4 at that time. After that, I never installed anything else via adb, I only updated what was offered in the PlayStore or by the OTA updater function.
How should I interpret that instruction:
A) I need to install the latest MtG, that is available for LOS 18.1, and then I can install LOS 19 plus MtG for LOS 19.
B) Installing LOS 19 plus the appropriate MtG at the same time (=before the first booting) is sufficient to make the system work again.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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reboot to recovery, flash newest ROM, reboot to recovery, flash MTG 12.1 - reboot to OS - done.

npjohnson said:
reboot to recovery, flash newest ROM, reboot to recovery, flash MTG 12.1 - reboot to OS - done.
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So, no need to reinstall all personal apps and stuff?

dvdram said:
So, no need to reinstall all personal apps and stuff?
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Correct. Again. Follow the wiki upgrade guide and all will be fine.

I had a problem with the March 17 update of my P4a. Thus, I didn't update the P4 that is also in my household. The problem is with visual voicemail failing. I created an issue here: https://gitlab.com/LineageOS/issues/android/-/issues/4523
Does anyone know if this also happened with the P4? I imagine the move to LOS19 would carry the same problem, since (I think) this update https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_packages_apps_Dialer/+/325978/ caused the issue.
Thanks for your work on this & keeping my old V20 useful.

npjohnson said:
Correct. Again. Follow the wiki upgrade guide and all will be fine.
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That worked out very well. Thank you!
A few things I have not been able to figure out yet:
1. I can't find the quick setting tile for system profiles.
2. If the lockscreen's clock is set *not* to use two lines, it sticks to the upper left corner of the screen. The same is true for the "always-on-screen".
3. The owner's information used to be displayed directly beneath the clock and date, taking only one line. Now it is displayed at the button, taking more than one line.
4. How to change the white background when entering the unlock code?
I guess some, if not all of these things have not yet been implemented.

dvdram said:
That worked out very well. Thank you!
A few things I have not been able to figure out yet:
1. I can't find the quick setting tile for system profiles.
2. If the lockscreen's clock is set *not* to use two lines, it sticks to the upper left corner of the screen. The same is true for the "always-on-screen".
3. The owner's information used to be displayed directly beneath the clock and date, taking only one line. Now it is displayed at the button, taking more than one line.
4. How to change the white background when entering the unlock code?
I guess some, if not all of these things have not yet been implemented.
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1.search for "Profiles" they're there
2. Intentional
3. An android 12 thing.
4. Don't think you can.

npjohnson said:
1.search for "Profiles" they're there
2. Intentional
3. An android 12 thing.
4. Don't think you can.
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4: It was possible in A11.
3: Well, it looked better in A11.
2: Hm, why?
1: The system profiles are usable, there's just no tile for the quick settings. These are all quick setting tiles that I can see:

Hello guys...does this rom support VoLTE or VoWi-Fi? I don't know why, but if i insert the same SIM into my other phone, i have both of these services active...but not in my Pixel phone.

aresbv2000 said:
Hello guys...does this rom support VoLTE or VoWi-Fi? I don't know why, but if i insert the same SIM into my other phone, i have both of these services active...but not in my Pixel phone.
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If stock supports it for your carrier, then yes. If not, no.

npjohnson said:
If stock supports it for your carrier, then yes. If not, no.
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Thank you. So the answer is "No, it doesn't support VoLTE ot VoWi-Fi", since stock android 12.1 doesn't support . In my area the GSM signal is weak, VoWi-Fi was great on the other phone. So sad that Google decides to block some functions on different markets.

An old security issue has risen again: profiles should not switch while the device is locked.
Why? Because of this:
- create a profile with no screen lock.
- set a trigger for that profile: activate when connecting to a known wifi
- turn off wifi, switch to normal profile and make sure device is locked
- swipe down quick settings and activate wifi
- after a few seconds, wifi will connect, the new profile will be activated and the device will be unlocked without having to enter the unlock PIN!
I think this is a serious security issue, because any one who will find your "lost" phone and reaches the area covered by that specific wifi, will have instant access to your unlocked phone!

dvdram said:
An old security issue has risen again: profiles should not switch while the device is locked.
Why? Because of this:
- create a profile with no screen lock.
- set a trigger for that profile: activate when connecting to a known wifi
- turn off wifi, switch to normal profile and make sure device is locked
- swipe down quick settings and activate wifi
- after a few seconds, wifi will connect, the new profile will be activated and the device will be unlocked without having to enter the unlock PIN!
I think this is a serious security issue, because any one who will find your "lost" phone and reaches the area covered by that specific wifi, will have instant access to your unlocked phone!
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That's intended behavior.
If you set up a profile to automatically unlock the device when you are at Wi-Fi, you can expect that anyone using the device would have that, how should we know it's out of your hands?

how should we know it's out of your hands?
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That's exactly the point: you can't, but you also can not be sure that it's the rightful owner who holds the phone in his hands when the profile switches and the device unlocks!
I agree that there is a point in making things as convenient as possible for the user. But convenience and security exclude each other.
So, what about an extra option that, when activated, will not switch profiles while the device is locked? This option could be hidden in the developers options, so normal users are not even bothered to take care of it.
I remember this "feature" in LOS 16, and it was fixed, and I am surprised to see it again.

Thanks for the hard work. Will there be an update that bypass the screenlock when double press power button to launch the camera? In stock android 12 it doesn't require to unlock.

The camera app now stores its pictures in "pictures" instead of "dcim/camera". Is there a way to change this path to the old setting?

Starting with the very last 18.1 update, and continuing through now, with the 19.1 upgrade...
I can manually create shortcuts on the homescreen, but none of my apps can do it. In fact, when I did an OTA update of the last 18.1, it deleted all the widgets and shortcuts created by various apps. My browser cannot create shortcuts. Neither can the "Shelter" app, which I use to put a few "big brother" type apps into my work profile as a sandbox.
Am I missing some permission that I should change? What allows apps to create shortcuts?
Everything else works fine. Love this OS; been using it for years now!

npjohnson said:
Google Pixel 4
Code:
- Your warranty is now void.
- You have been warned.
- Use at your own risk.
Introduction:
This is the Official Lineage OS 19.1 thread for the Google Pixel 4.
Downloads:
Please follow the install instructions in your device's Wiki page linked below exactly, and make sure your device's firmware matches the required firmware listed.
flame
flame - My unofficial with Google Apps/Pixel goodies included. Passes SafetyNet by default. OTA's roll roughly once a month. Support not guaranteed or implied.
If you don't follow these instructions, or use 3rd party add-ons (like Magisk) please don't expect support here.
Known Bugs:
None.
Find any? Report them according to this guide.
Notes:
The only supported GApps package at the moment is MindTheGapps, linked on our Wiki page about gapps.
Firmware is shipped in the ROM package for this device, so no need to worry about updating it on your own!
Kernel Source: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_google_msm-4.14
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Perfect ROM for the Pixel 4, thank you so much!
Question though: is SOLI/RADAR working?
I can't find motion sense feature, and AOD only has the option to be on (or even off - no 'tap to wake' or motion sensing).
Cheers

[UNOFFICIAL][ROM]ALPHA LineageOS 20 for Galaxy Tab A [SM-P550] June 23, 2023

PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
NOTE: There is no S-pen support. If you need S-pen, DO NOT USE THIS ROM.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom. If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this. If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
8. camera (selfie photo preview doesn't work), a bit slow to switch from front to back camera and vice versa
9. selinux enforcing
10. DRM level 3
11. deep sleep
What doesn't work/What isn't tested
1. gapps. Some of you require gapps for whatever reason. I use Aurora Store for my purposes and thus have NO KNOWLEDGE of the current state of gapps.
There are various gapps projects (at least 5 in 2022). Each has pros and cons. It's your job to do the research and find a suitable gapps project. I suggest you allocate at least a couple of hours/days doing your own research. My rom works by itself fine without gapps. DO NOT talk about gapps in this thread.
2. full disk encryption has been deprecated in Android 13 (LineageOS 20).
3. S-pen doesn't work and I have no plans to even try to make it work.
Source Code
The build instructions, source code and manifest are listed in post #2 FAQ #1. The kernel source code is at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916/tree/lineage-20.0
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. LineageOS-UL team for merging, maintaining the legacy patches needed for old devices into one common repository so everyone can benefit.
https://github.com/orgs/LineageOS-UL/people
3. @lpedia for helping test a msm8916 tablet device.

FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. If you think it's unreasonable to read this FAQ, then don't use this rom. Thank you.
Q1. Where are the source and kernel source files?
A1. The kernel source files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916/tree/lineage-20.0
The device tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common/tree/lineage-20.0
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gt5note10wifi/tree/lineage-20.0
https://github.com/retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common/tree/lineage-20
The vendor tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor-samsung-gt5note10wifi/tree/lineage-19.1
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common/tree/lineage-20
The manifest.xml (or roomservice.xml) and build instructions for 20 are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/LineageOS-build-manifests/tree/main/20/msm8916
Q2. Is this ALPHA rom suitable as a daily driver?
A2. It can be depending on your requirements. I can't test every app so you try it yourself to see if it's suitable. I've been using this rom myself since mid Jan 2023 with no major issues. I suggest you do a clean install, see FAQ 11, and flash this 20 ROM BY ITSELF (no gapps, magisk, etc) and see if you like it.
Q3. What if my app, xyz, doesn't work?
A3. If your app doesn't work, then go back to your old rom.
Q4. Your rom is laggy and buggy.
A4. If you find the above, then go back to your old rom. There's only so much software can do on a 2015 budget level tablet. Remember a budget tablet will have the slower SoC/CPU and less DRAM than a top of the line model. Your tablet will also run slower when you use gapps. You can run a lot of software without using gapps. Research fdroid, newpipe, Aurora store etc.
Q5. What TWRP should I use?
A5. You MUST use TWRP 3.5.2_9. Get it from
https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-P550/TWRP/
Q6. Why should I use this rom?
A6. If you don't like this rom, then don't use it.
Q7. Will you offer monthly updates with security patches?
A7. I will try to offer monthly security patches, but that all depends on if I continue to have high speed Internet in the future.
Q8. Can you help me? I'm a newbie. Can you provide step by step instructions?
A8. I don't have the time to help newbies, so please do your own research. There are lots of tutorials, videos, etc on how to flash roms. Newbie questions must be posted in the Questions and Answers forum, not here.
Q9. Can I report a bug with respect to the rom?
A9. Yes, but you need to supply the following information. If you don't, I won't look at it.
You must provide an adb logcat of the problem and tell me how to reproduce it. Note I will not be downloading any apps that require money or an userid/password. For example, if you have problems with Netflix, I cannot help you since I don't have a paid subscription. If you use some app that requires an userid/password, I cannot help you as I'm not willing to create another userid/password even if it's free.
To get a logcat, open up a terminal window.
Code:
# clear the logcat first
adb logcat -c
# start logcat trace
adb logcat > problem.txt
# reproduce problem
# wait until problem has occured, then stop trace by hitting ctrl-c
# attach the problem.txt ZIPPED as text files don't seem to get attached properly
Q10. Do I need to erase everything and format my data?
A10. Yes, you MUST erase all the partitions (system, data, dalvik/art cache, cache) using TWRP and MUST format your data before installing 19.1 when you are coming from stock or an earlier version of LineageOS or from another custom rom. If you get stuck at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, it's likely because you didn't follow the instructions I just wrote. Dirty flashes from stock, other custom roms or older LineageOS versions are not supported and not likely to work.
Q11. What gapps should I use?
A11. I don't use gapps anymore. I use Aurora Store. As of Nov 6, 2021, I no longer make recommendations on which gapps to use as your mileage may vary.
Let me by crystal clear. YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK selecting between the various gapps offered. There are 5: opengapps, nikgapps, mindthegapps, flamegapps and bitgapps. Each one will have it's own installation instructions. The only recommendation I will offer to use the SMALLEST version of gapps.
Don't be surprised that whatever gapps you use might have problems like "Just a sec", voice not working, updating google play store please wait, etc. These are NOT problems of the OS as the OS will run fine without gapps. These are gapps problems and you must ask in the gapps forum why it doesn't work.
Q12. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A12. I WILL NOT answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
Q13. Why isn't my post answered or ignored?
A13. Questions already answered in the FAQ will be completely ignored. Again, I do not use Windows OS or gapps.
Q14. What speed up/optimization tips do you suggest?
A14.
1. Turn off animations. Go into developer settings, scroll down to the drawing section, and set window, transition and animator scale all to "off".
2. If you don't have a google account, don't install gapps. Use Aurora Store to get your apps as you can get all the same apps from the play store using an anonymous login.
3. Dont' run more than 2 apps at the same time. You can probably listen to music in the background and use a web browser at the same time, but don't expect great performance from a 2015 entry level tablet.
4. Use a web browser like Brave that has built in adblock and privacy features.
5. Use newpipe to watch your streaming content. It has built in adblock so you don't have to watch forced ads.
6. Look for apps that are open source, ad free and lightweight.
7. Remove all unused quick setting "bubbles" from the quick pull down menu. I only need and have 6.
Q15. Does this rom support Magisk for root?
A15. I don't use Magisk myself so I don't know and Magisk is always being updated to fool Google's certification process. Others have reported Magisk as working, but I won't answer any questions regarding it.
Q16. Will this rom ever become official?
A16. Starting with 19.1, legacy devices like ours will NEVER be official due to lack of ebpf support. See https://lineageos.org/Changelog-26/
Also, I don't want the responsibilities that come with being an official maintainer.
Q17. What is the difference between this rom and others?
A17. This rom tries to be pure LineageOS with little to no modifications.
Q18. Will there be any major 20 code modifications in the future?
A18. I don't anticipate any major modifications. There may be some small bug fixes and minor code cleanup, but all the hard work in getting the rom up and running and fixing all the major bugs have been done completed. This doesn't mean the code is perfect or well organized, but I won't be doing any major changes now that 20 is working.
Q19. Why did you fork the device and vendor trees for 20?
A19. The msm8916 repos seem geared towards phones and sometimes do not work or cause boot animation loops for tablets so I decided to fork their repos. In other words, what's deemed as msm8916-common code isn't common to all devices.
In addition, since I'm building SM-T350, SM-T357W, SM-T550, SM-P550 and SM-T560NU (all use the same msm8916 code), it seems easier to maintain all of them if I can control my own code repos and not worry if my changes affects the phones or not.
I have completely decommonized and rearranged the 20 msm8916-common tree so it's easier for me to maintain and build.
Q20. Can you build a variant of this device? For example, a LTE or S-pen version.
A20. If I don't physically have the device, I cannot and will not build it unless I can boot and test it myself. Even then, there's no guarantee that I can get those variant features working.
Q21. Can I load this rom on a variant devivce like LTE or S-pen version?
A21. The rom is built for the device explicitly listed. If you are an advanced user and understand TWRP, adb, odin, heimdall, you can try loading it on a LTE or S-pen variant by modifying the updater-script, but it may cause a bricked device, bootloops or non functionality of LTE/S-pen. You have been informed and warned!
Q22. I don't like the taskbar, how do I turn it off?
A22. Choose settings, type task into the search bar. Choose enable taskbar and disable taskbar. This will leave the on screen nav bar. If you want to disable that, go to settings, system, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation.
Q23. Okay, I understand the consequences and that this is ALPHA rom and willing to take the risks outlined, now where can I find the rom?
A23. You can download it from https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-P550/20/

Release notes
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data in TWRP. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
June 23, 2023
1. Initial 20 ALPHA public release.
2. Incorporates June 5th security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:"T_asb_2023-06"

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