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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 not just another ROM - it is a mobile ecosystem (ROM + online 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 are all signed with a custom private key for best trust. This also means you have to factory reset when coming from another ROM!
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
You can LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER - if you like
Build variants (UNOFFICIAL, CUSTOM)
UNOFFICIAL builds:
full OTA support
no other differences to pure /e/. It is just an unofficial build (if you want to have it official test my builds and report also SUCCESS! this ROM is currently awaiting to get approved by /e/ for official builds)
CUSTOM builds:
2 variants: rooted (magisk) or unrooted
removed: the app "Apps" (see FAQ why)
added: F-Droid, F-Droid priv ext, F-Droid additional repos (disabled by default), AuroraStore, Lawnchair-latest (taken from their TG group), PhoneSky (google play store - patched for microG), Magisk app when choosen the rooted variant
patched with this safetynet patch (this will not bypass safetynet though)
fully patched for AVB / dm-verity support - means you can lock your bootloader! (all builds since 3rd of Sep 2021) - yes even the rooted variant can run on locked bootloader!
SHRP included (accepted by a locked bootloader) - means when you want to use a different recovery you have to flash / re-flash it after flashing / upgrading the ROM. Including this is needed to not brick devices running on locked bootloader.
.. read all the details about locking your bootloader in this post
Known issues:
Keep in mind that this is brand new stuff so it may (still) contain unknown issues!
So back up regularly and frequently!
none known (yet)
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 build (while I am testing with SHRP only)
Do a full (i.e. not just TWRP/SHRP - as those do not backup your internal storage) backup before doing anything!
Planning to lock your bootloader? Read this first
Installation
Planning to lock your bootloader?
Read on here
Detailed guide:
follow MSe1969's guide here
Quick guide (assuming you have TWRP/SHRP already):
Full clean install as described here (FAQ #2). DO NOT REPORT ISSUES when you have skipped that step!
Flash /e/
Optional (if you want root): Flash Magisk
Flashing OpenGapps ????? 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 easy way to have a privacy focused and google-free phone!
Download
Get your builds from my leech server (new installs or re-installs)
https://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/e-os/a10/hotdog/ (planning to lock your bootloader? Read this first)
If you have a previous version of my(!) /e/ Q 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
Join my Telegram groups (see "Support" topic)
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
MSe1969, wth.. you did an AWESOME job
LineageOS (the base of /e/)
The /e/ foundation and all related devs making this experience possible!
and all I forgot (let me know if that's the case ofc) ..
Sources
/e/ : https://gitlab.e.foundation/e
my build manifest
MSe1969's stuff
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q #0: For CUSTOM builds only: Why is the /e/ App store not included??? It is GREAT!
Mainly due to security and privacy concerns. Wth? I thought /e/ is secure and privacy focused? Yes it is but.. read on:
First of all the App store itself has no security or privacy issues. It is opensource and I see no issues with the app itself!
... the most important point for a smartphone is the availability of apps. I mean having a secure device which respects your privacy is great but it will have no chance to win when you cannot get easily apps on it.
... and the most dangerous part for a smartphone is installing apps because here is where Malware can easily step in! So whatever you do never install APK files from a website directly unless you can be 100% safe it is trustworthy.
It is all about trust again and when you look in the sources of the /e/ Apps store you find it connects to: cleanapk.org.
/e/ makes that not a secret though as you can read here.
So who is behind that cleanapk.org? Why is /e/ trusting them? While reading through the /e/ forums I found that this page hosts (as far as we know) apps mirrored from apkpure + fdroid.
.. and it's completely unclear who hosts that site and where is behind it. On the other site /e/ (Gael, the founder as well) states clearly they are not in any relation to that site. "They just using their api".
here some facts:
you cannot get the owner by a whois request
They have a info page here which just roughly describes where the apps are coming from and how
There is no detailed privacy statement or even an info if they keep your data GDPR compliant or not
No way for devs to get their apps removed or updated
The /e/ foundation clearly states they have no relationship to that repository of apps but some things are interesting aren't they:
IP's of /e/ and cleanapk are at least nearby
During an ongoing discussion about exactly that topic something took my attention: the welcome notification on api.cleanapk.org was exactly at that time: https://archive.is/U1E0y (I mean.... )
/e/ itself was audited several times by a site named "infosec-handbook" and of course even they find that app store at least "mysterious"
During that mentioned discussion and after pointing Gael to that - the welcome message suddenly changed to what it is today..
The full topic where even Gael is talking (not that friendly) is: here
TL;DR:
/e/ is providing apps (the most used way to get infected by malware) by an API which is at least questionable.
I do not say /e/ is doing questionable things and as said before the /e/ ROM is 100% trustworthy (otherwise I would not do any builds for it) but that cleanapk.org site is truly another story.
An interesting quote of Gael can make one read between the lines (I marked the interesting ones bold and cursive):
Some users have reported that they are using Aurora, [...] (context: we will never integrate this) because it’s infriging the play store terms of services.
For this, we have to use indirect mechanisms, that don’t infrige the play store TOS, and therefore, we are using a service that is not officially part of the /e/ project, and which is called cleanapk.org
On the long run, we other plans with partners, to offer something more transparent, but it’s too soon to talk about this.
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Of course /e/ needs to ensure that what they are doing is 100% legal and offering an app repository like cleanapk.org is not.
My personal assumption is that /e/ is offering that repo - indirectly so not officially by the e.foundation itself.
A relation between is for sure nothing they want to have public as this would cause legal questions.
So the last question is:
Q: Why do I consider AuroraStore "better" then using cleanapk.org and so removed the /e/ apps store and adding AuroraStore instead?
A: Because I definitively know where the apps are coming from when using Aurora instead of /e/. Not just the app itself is OSS (like the /e/ one) the apps are coming directly from the play store instead of an unknown source.
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.
Often selinux can cause issues so try that at very first:
Code:
if you have magisk installed:
adb shell
su
setenforce permissive
When " usb debugging root" is enabled in developer settings:
adb root
adb shell
setenforce permissive
Try again and if the issue is gone when in permissive mode: provide me a logcat as described here -> on step 3 I need the SELINUX log (option D)
If your issue is not solved with selinux permissive 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?
Yes. With your help! What you can do? Test and report EVEN SUCCESS in this thread.
Q #4: Is there a FAQ specific for /e/?
Sure:
FAQ: click
Forum: click
HOWTOs: click (a great resource for all your first questions)
App alternatives (to replace google variants): click
Q #5: 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)"
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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)' "
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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 #6: 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.
Q #7: What is the difference between CUSTOM and UNOFFICIAL builds?
See OP
Q #8: Will my banking app (or other root detecting app) work with this ROM?
The answer is .. well .. simple. it depends.
First of all the following technique works regardless of what ROM you are using or what device. It worked with my LG G4, OnePlus 6T and now OP7tpro so its a generic "maybe-solution"
Read on here:
I am using a german banking app which works even when root gets detected. It will prompt and say thats bad but I am still able to use it. The same was the case for the TAN generator app of the same bank but it fully stopped working one day after a (forced) app upgrade.
So I started to play around and found a solution which works for me since several years but there is no guarantee it will work for you or for how long it will work. The process and steps must be followed briefly and nothing more, nothing less must be done.
The following references a banking app but it applies to any app which rejects starting when root or a custom ROM has been detected:
you need root, i.e. Magisk. This ROM has a custom build which includes Magisk already.
uninstall the currently not working banking app(s)
install & setup a work-profile manager like Insular, Shelter, (if you do not care about google trackers: Island), or [fill-in-another] ,.....
configure Magisk that it hides itself (i.e. re-package Magisk with a random name) & reboot just to be sure. and yes that works on signed and locked ROMs, too
newer Magisk versions will clone themself into the island profile during the repackage process so open island then switch to the island tab and remove the magisk app there (so not from the "mainland"!)
install the banking app(s) - BUT DO NOT start it!
clone that app into your work-profile (i.e. open Insular/Shelter/Island/.. find the app, clone it there), repeat that step for any app needed
configure Magisk hide for this app(s) and ensure you select all options (some apps can be expanded in magisk hide, select all options then)
remove any icons of your app(s) from your launcher but DO NOT UNINSTALL them!! (never)
in your work-profile manager (Insular/Shelter/Island/...) find your app and create a quick start launcher (repeat that for any app needed)
now start your banking app quick link (again it HAS to be the one created by your work-profile manager). usually you can identify that you are using the right one bc it has a mini icon of your work-profile manager on top of the regular app icon
enjoy. if it does still detect root or a custom ROM you either have not followed the above steps briefly or you are out of luck.
Background:
You cannot uninstall the app(s) from android (ever) because otherwise Magisk hide will not work. so you always need to keep that app(s) but never starting it.
It can make sense to try another work-profile manager if the above way fails for you as the app devs using different techniques
Q #9: Will DRM protected content work? | Will this ROM satisfy Safetynet?
Likely not. Yes this ROM is signed, selinux is enforcing and you can lock your bootloader but these days this is not enough anymore. While there are some workarounds available these might stop at any time. So do not expect that this will work or work for a long time.
LOCK your bootloaderYes you read correctly: you can lock your bootloader again! Why is that so amazing? The most important thing: security. When your bootloader is locked no one can install or modify without you notice it. Let's say you loose your phone and your bootloader is unlocked. The person can boot into fastboot and flash a custom recovery of his choice and have full access to your data (if not having a pin set) but also can tamper e.g. your system partitions like installing malware. Yea for that the attacker needs physical access to your phone but there is malware around and this is REAL which uses bugs to install themselves even on your system partition. For this the attacker does NOT need physical access to your phone.
On a locked bootloader the device won't boot anymore as a modification like that will be detected.
Anyways.. yea one can say both attack variants are not THAT critical or affecting you as you are paying attention on what you do but .. there is a always a risk of undetectable malware like the good old drive-by downloads etc. so .. its all up to you if you want to have that extra barrier or not..
But before we begin
a HUUUUGE thanks to @WhitbyGreg !!!
All this here would not be possible without his great guide here ! Ofc I need to adapt it and integrate all this within my automation process but it would have been a LOT harder without his thread(s).
So if you love it having a locked bootloader now - give HIM some thanks clicks, donations, hugs.. as well
Checklist: is locking the bootloader something for me?If you answer anyone - even just 1 - of the following with YES - then KEEP AWAY FROM LOCKING your bootloader!
I want to remove (not just disable) system apps (often called bloatware)
I want to add / convert apps into system apps (e.g. Titanium Backup offers such an option)
For rooted variant: I want to update Magisk to the latest version
For rooted variant: I want to change init scripts, XMLs or anything else within system/, product/ etc partitions
For rooted variant: I want to use an ad-blocker which modifies the "hosts" file (system partition)
I want to install another recovery then the one coming with the ROM (SHRP)
I want to flash GApps (LOL! this is /e/ !! even on unlocked bootloader this won't work!)
I want to flash anything else in recovery which modifies: boot, recovery, system or any other partition then userdata
Do you have answered at least 1 of the above with YES ? Then do NOT lock your bootloader. It WILL brick your device if you try.
if you can live with the above - GO GO GO
Lock your bootloader - processDownloads
ROM without root: https://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/e-os/a10/hotdog/ (all CUSTOM(!) builds since 2021-09-03)
AVB key: https://github.com/sfX-android/update_verifier/blob/master/hotdog_eos-q_custom_pkmd.bin
ROM with root: https://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/e-os/a10_rooted/hotdog/ (all CUSTOM(!) builds since 2021-09-03)
AVB key: https://github.com/sfX-android/update_verifier/blob/master/hotdog_eos-q_custom-rooted_pkmd.bin
backup all your data. I am serious EVERYTHING. we need to FORMAT the userdata partition during the lock process and there is no way around. so use TB or Swiftbackup, Migrate or any other. Always a good idea to also having a TWRP/SHRP backup just for the case..
boot your current recovery
flash the ROM of your choice (with or without root)
reboot to the bootloader / fastboot
if you flashed the ROM with root: fastboot flash avb_custom_key hotdog_eos-q_custom-rooted_pkmd.bin
if you flashed the ROM without root: fastboot flash avb_custom_key hotdog_eos-q_custom_pkmd.bin
type: fastboot oem lock
approve locking the bootloader on the phone's screen
< take a deeeeeeep breath >
recovery (SHRP) will load automatically
choose wipe -> format(!) data (there is no way around)
boot android -> you will notice a new bootloader message warning you that you have a custom ROM installed - but it will load
congrats! you now running on a locked bootloader + /e/ OS!
for the rooted variant: start the Magisk app (requires internet), accept the install request and open the magisk app afterwards and let it reboot when asked
enjoooooy
Locked - now what?OEM unlock option
The above does not mention one additional step: disabling OEM unlock in developer options. For a reason. I mean you CAN uncheck that option now that all is running fine but you don't get any more security tbh.
The reason is if you keep it checked an attacker is able to unlock your device but it WILL format the encryption keys when done. that means no way to access your data anyways. If you want to avoid even that then feel free to uncheck OEM unlock in developer settings as well but then a brick will require low level recovery tools to bring your device back to life.
Magisk (rooted variant)
I recommend to disable automatic update checking within magisk settings - remember: when flashing a newer version of magisk it WILL brick your device. you have to wait for me updating it within the ROM.
Anything you do within Magisk can EASILY BRICK your device, installing a magisk module which tampers your system partition: BRICK. So really really check if a module touches anything mentioned in the above checklist topic. Using the magisk variant has HIGH potential of bricking your device.
You can use all standard root functions, magisk hide and even re-pack the magisk app though.
Bricked
Always keep an eye on the above "Checklist" topic! If you change/do something mentioned there you will brick your device with a snap of a finger.
Android does not boot anymore because you flashed a newer version of Magisk or changed something within the protected partitions:
boot recovery (power off, press power on and vol down the same time and keep it pressed until you see the shrp logo)
flash the current ROM version or a later release and reboot
recovery does not load bc you flashed another recovery:
wait for the next OTA and it get fixed automatically
or unlock the bootloader again (this will need to FORMAT the userdata partition)
Sounds like a cool ROM, however I'm curious, what issues might I run into having no Google services? Are most apps going to work ok?
L4WL13T said:
Sounds like a cool ROM, however I'm curious, what issues might I run into having no Google services? Are most apps going to work ok?
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hard to say. there are some which might not work and/or apps you should avoid (as they contain trackers etc). There is a good list of alternatives in FAQ 4 above
steadfasterX said:
Do a full (i.e. not just TWRP/SHRP - as those do not backup your internal storage) backup before doing anything
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Do TWRP backups even work on this device? Last I heard, it was broken.
Hi! Why is there no gesture based navigation??? I'd love to see it!!!
at first glance the system is very surprising, like the very idea of a system without GAPPS. Looking forward to the development)
ap81z said:
Hi! Why is there no gesture based navigation??? I'd love to see it!!!
at first glance the system is very surprising, like the very idea of a system without GAPPS. Looking forward to the development)
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Yea they removed it bc their launcher does not support it yet. There is an open issue on their bug tracker. I don't know when they will fix it tbh but i need it so bad that i found a way to include it. It's a kind of dirty hack but ... it works and will find its way in my next CUSTOM build..
steadfasterX said:
Yea they removed it bc their launcher does not support it yet. There is an open issue on their bug tracker. I don't know when they will fix it tbh but i need it so bad that i found a way to include it. It's a kind of dirty hack but ... it works and will find its way in my next CUSTOM build..
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ok, I'll be waiting!!!
forgot to mention it here (another reason why users should join my automation channel):
Gestures are supported since the latest version.
breaking news:
I was working on using this device as my DD again but I have very strict requirements:
/e/ OS must work (reason: privacy focus, google-free) [ DONE ]
encryption must work (reason: security, e.g. loosing or selling the phone) [ DONE ]
selinux must run in enforcing [ DONE ]
/e/ OS must be signed with own private key (reason: allowing secure OTA and local/recovery upgrades) [ DONE ]
SHRP must work (reason: a password on startup can be set - allowing to have rich recovery feature set but secured - when the bootloader is locked!) [ DONE ]
and here the fun began:
/e/ OS must run on locked bootloader [ DONE ]
SHRP must run on locked bootloader [ DONE ]
OTA must work on locked bootloader [ WIP ]
so overall I am pretty much where I want to be and can provide a privacy focused, secure, google-free and locked bootloader experience soon...
stay tuned
Ever wanted to lock your bootloader - not on STOCK but on a custom ROM?Most ppl don't know (or don't care) that almost all Oneplus devices offer such an option - if the ROM dev is willing to take the journey implementing it.
This is now possible when running my /e/ OS CUSTOM builds (read more in the OP about the diff between CUSTOM and UNOFFICIAL) and not just that my new CUSTOM builds coming either pre-rooted or not - whatever you wish more.
I have to say that this was something on my to-do list since I bought this device more then 1 year ago. After a lot of work in the past months I am finally where I am and can use it as my DD again. Something which makes me reeeeeeally happy lol
Dunno but maybe someone enjoys having a locked bootloader like I do
Read all the details and how it works: here
Hey just for info, I'v tried without relocking bootloader, to install aa auto as I do on lineage, and it give me the same result as locked bootloader, a black screen, I know that it's not your job to debug aaauto since it's a de-google rom. But the rom is unusable in my case, another question, why Play Store is installed by default ?
Thanks
Also I doesn't find any option to change 60hz/90hz ?
Thetimelost said:
Hey just for info, I'v tried without relocking bootloader, to install aa auto as I do on lineage, and it give me the same result as locked bootloader, a black screen, I know that it's not your job to debug aaauto since it's a de-google rom. But the rom is unusable in my case, another question, why Play Store is installed by default ?
Thanks
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The CUSTOM builds containing the play store as i need it for some apps which do their license check over it. You csn simply deactivate it or use the UNOFFICIAL build instead (which do not allow locking the BL though).
Thetimelost said:
Also I doesn't find any option to change 60hz/90hz ?
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Hmm good q. Is there an option for that in LOS? Maybe that's a limitation by /e/ but dunno tbh
steadfasterX said:
The CUSTOM builds containing the play store as i need it for some apps which do their license check over it. You csn simply deactivate it or use the UNOFFICIAL build instead (which do not allow locking the BL though).
Hmm good q. Is there an option for that in LOS? Maybe that's a limitation by /e/ but dunno tbh
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Thanks for the answer ! Yes on LOS there is an option for it, and after use my op7t pro for 2 year with 90hz I directly spot the difference. ^^
Thetimelost said:
Thanks for the answer ! Yes on LOS there is an option for it, and after use my op7t pro for 2 year with 90hz I directly spot the difference. ^^
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Hm interesting mine is running at 90 hz all the time it seems. Weird bc /e/ is based on LOS so maybe its an option in a11 first?
When will we get Android 11?
andr052h said:
When will we get Android 11?
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Why do you want to have it?
steadfasterX said:
Why do you want to have it?
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I mean, I really like what you have done with your current build, and would love to see that applied to the new Android 11 version as-well.
andr052h said:
I mean, I really like what you have done with your current build, and would love to see that applied to the new Android 11 version as-well.
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Well first of all I thought no one uses my ROM anyways so there was no need for me upgrading to a11. This ROM is rock stable and does what i need as a daily driver and gets monthly security patches. Many ppl just want to have a newer android version just bc there is one and not bc for a specific reason. That's why I'm asking.
I personaly prefer a good working ROM over having always the newest android version just because there is one
Other then that i may upgrade to a11 but not anytime soon. Main reason is that I am using this as my daily driver so it would be hard alsi dev on it..
Related
Glassrom is for people who know what they are doing with their devices and know how to fix issues themselves if something goes wrong. Do NOT flash glassrom if you do not know what you're doing with your device. Glassrom will not take responsibility for any mishap, any good or any bad thing that happens to your device
Kernel hardening tip: kptr_restrict is useless on glassrom release builds as an attacker can easily extract kernel pointer data from the release build's image. If you want security you have to recompile the kernel (preferably the whole ROM by yourself
Glassrom recommends that you build it yourself with dm-verity and lock your bootloader to be fully secure instead of flashing release builds. The open-source version has full support for dm-verity. The closed source version does have support but doesn't enable verity. Anykernel2 can be used to inject a kernel with dm-verity enabled
This ROM has dm-verity. Learn how to handle verity before you flash or you will end up in a bootloop
Flashing GlassROM will encrypt your device. If you don't know what that means stop at this instant. Make sure you have backups
Glassrom can take a long time to boot. So be patient and don't freak out thinking it's bricked
Glassrom is based on lineageos
Glassrom respects your rights as a user (but will still be that shady guy who won't release the source code) and has very strict data protection and privacy rules. Please read our privacy policy for more details
Get support almost instantly! Such wow, very nice https://discord.gg/UF9qnts
Safetynet:
Update: as of oreo no longer "bypasses" safetynet. Follows CTS the way a proper ROM should in order to pass safetynet checks
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Features: support for microg out of the box
OMS added, adapted for support with lineage's accents
Heavily optimized:
-O3 for ROM
-Ofast graphite and other optimisations for kernel
Odexed whole ROM in speed mode to reduce strain on JIT
EAS
Undervolted
Stripped down kernel configuration to a minimum
Full AOT forced at boot
Secure:
Selinux hardening, yama, several security patches to ensure that the system is secure.
Privileged permission whitelisting
Linux-hardened
Hardware-accelerated forced encryption
Dm-verity entorced
Supports dm-verity (compile it yourself for dm-verity, we can't enforce it on release builds)
Upstreamed kernel
Audio:
V4a and jamesdsp drivers + sepolicy included. Just install the app as a user app and enjoy! No installation or root required
Alsa sound control for headphones (use kernel adiutor to control)
High performance audio support
Pdesireaudio 10.1
Filesystem:
Disabled file and directory access time for /data
Quota support to prevent apps from abusing device storage and faster storage statistics
Support for sdfat
Miscellaneous:
Wireguard support
TCP fast open enabled by default for shadowsocks
The ROM installer verifies each partition after flashing to prevent bad flashes
Note: this is kind of a modular ROM
It supports substratum but doesn't ship the APK. It's the same for v4a and jamesdsp. This is intentionally done so that people who don't want these apps will never have them and the feature would just never be used
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Download here
From glassrom server (no logging) (ipv4 and ipv6):
ROM: https://glassrom.pw/glassrom-release.zip
Recovery: https://glassrom.pw/recovery.img
Download from CDN (see privacy and GDPR notice below) (ipv4 only):
ROM: https://cdn.glassrom.pw/glassrom-release.zip
Recovery: https://cdn.glassrom.pw/recovery.img
ROM source: https://github.com/GlassROM
Device config files: https://github.com/GlassROM-devices/android_device_oneplus_oneplus2
Toolchain: https://bitbucket.org/anupritaisno1/aarch64-linux-gnu
Kernel source: https://github.com/GlassROM-devices/android_kernel_oneplus_msm8994
Verifying builds: https://github.com/GlassROM/glassrom-verification
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Flash instructions:
Flash the recovery first
Go to the mounts and make sure "mount system partition read-only" is ticked otherwise the ROM will bootloop after the flash
If asked to allow system modifications, do NOT swipe to allow them. Tick "never show this screen on boot again" then press "keep read-only"
Do NOT mount your vendor partition unless you know what you are doing. This is NOT supported and will lead to a bootloop on the next boot
If this is your first time flashing the recovery then prepare the fakecache by reading the how to flash incremental section and reboot recovery before starting the process
Do not format data when the fakecache is mounted! This is not supported and will break things
(If coming from another ROM, factory reset is needed)
Backup data to PC
Mount the fakecache partition with
Code:
mount /data/fakecache /cache
If you get a "failed to update system image" error please reboot recovery and try again
Flash the ROM. Strongly Recommended to enable zip file signature verification while flashing the ROM and the firmware
At this stage you have 2 choices. Either flash the gapps addon to be able to boot with dm-verity or flash a dm-verity disabler and flash your gapps. For users that don't use gapps this is not much of a concern
Reboot
Notice for TWRP flashing errors: the error codes themselves are useless. The message above the error is what truly helps diagnose the issue
Below advisory only for people coming to glassrom from another ROM. Contact support if you upgraded from a previous build and a newer build doesn't boot
Starting from the February 2019 release encryption is no longer in place and formats the data partition. Please be careful and have backups of your data
Unlike other ROMs you don't need to clean flash every new build or even wipe caches after every flash. Just flash the new build and reboot. Nothing to worry about unlike other ROMs
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You want to use our kernel in your project?
clone the kernel and run bash travis.sh and the kernel will be automatically built for you. We don't really care if you give us credits but if you do we'd appreciate it.
Glassrom believes that rebasing kills any kind of collaboration that could happen so we don't rebase our repositories unless it is impossible to make a change without rebasing
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Some notes for posting here:
Keep your appreciation for the work to other threads. Get to the point when reporting a bug so that it can be fixed faster
Bug reports should have proper logs or a way to reliably reproduce the issue
Magisk causes issues. Please do not report bugs with magisk installed
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About us:
This started as a small project, now it's known as glassrom, which is funded by RX Group LLC. Glassrom doesn't make any profit from this (see below)
Privacy policy: we do not collect any personal data at all. Not even analytics. The download server is totally anonymous and doesn't log anything. We do not use adverts of any form. No registration of any sort is ever required to download the ROM. Our provider does watch out for abuse patterns like DDoS and takes action accordingly
How we profit from this: glassrom was made to provide a stable ROM at no charge. Short answer: we don't and we probably never will. RX Group LLC has given us enough to be able to build glassrom for a while and we don't see any need to annoy our users with donation reminders. No advertisements either. Everything is provided free to use and modify without any restrictions whatsoever and we never intend to profit from it
Support: we've already stated that certain mods like magisk or xposed might cause us to refuse support however anything unrelated to the issue being reported will be ignored. This is for users who use shady apps who steal other dev's work. While we don't support nor condone the usage of such apps we can't bring personal issues into our product as an organisation either and will not refuse support if we see these apps in logs. We believe in user freedom and we are not like other ROM teams who declare what users should do on their phones. If you see a maintainer refusing support for
your device due to these issues please take it directly to the notice of @anupritaisno1. We also don't use automated ban bots that ban based on a list in our support for the same reasons.
Security: glassrom always is looking at ways to increase the security of the download server and the ROM. If you find any security issues please report them to us and we'll fix them immediately
T&C: Glassrom is not liable for any damages. Everything is available free of cost and you're making these modifications yourself. We did not tell you to do these modifications and you should be aware of your actions
If you're reporting a bug and would like glassrom to discard all data (logs, screenshots and other details) after the bug is fixed please let us know about it any time. We'll gladly discard all data (note that we usually discard log data once a bug is fixed in about 2 days)
Please read lineageos' privacy policy here: https://lineageos.org/legal/ so that you know what you're agreeing to
We use bunnycdn. Read their privacy policy here: https://bunnycdn.com/privacy
https://bunnycdn.com/gdpr
Note that if you access the server with glassrom.pw you bypass bunnycdn and connect to the server directly. If you don't want to use the CDN use https://glassrom.pw which directly connects to the server
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How to flash incremental:
anupritaisno1 said:
Added recovery-fakecache.img
It'll be used for the upcoming incremental OTAs
A full explanation:
Incremental OTAs are computed on the /cache partition
Incremental OTAs often ask for a lot of space on /cache
Op2 doesn't have that much of space on /cache
Why incremental OTAs are computed on /cache and not on /system and /vendor (and boot) directly? Because if this were a stock ROM there is a likelihood of the user interrupting an incremental OTA so Google added a failsafe for this so that an interrupted incremental OTA can be resumed if the device was rebooted by the user. Can't be helped really
What we do? Create a fake cache partition large enough to hold these bits so that incremental OTAs can be flashed. After a lot of testing, 512 MB seems to be the optimal size for a fake cache
First we need to create the fake cache
Boot to TWRP and decrypt data
Make sure data is mounted
Run these commands in terminal by going to advanced > terminal
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/data/fakecache bs=1G count=1
mke2fs /data/fakecache # type "yes" and hit enter to confirm
Note that TWRP is hardcoded to only accept /data/fakecache. Other filenames will be rejected when you flash the ROM
Reboot recovery after creating the fakecache
If you accidentally flash the ROM and forgot to mount the fakecache before flashing you have to reboot recovery, mounting it after a failed flash won't work at all
The following additional directories will be added to the server:
full (no longer available, dm-verity has been enforced on release and full now is equivalent to a release build)
incrementals
Full: for full zips, exactly the same as the release zip but won't contain backuptool so that incremental OTAs can be flashed
Incrementals: will have a filename glassrom-release-incremental-from-source-to-target.zip
Example current glassrom release is july release
The August release would be something like
glassrom-incremental-from-july-release-to-august-release.zip
The file naming for the full zips will be
glassrom-release-full-target.zip
Example August release would be glassrom-release-full-august.zip
Likewise if there is more than one build in a given month you might see something like
glassrom-incremental-from-august6-release-to-august9-release.zip in the incrementals and glassrom-release-full-august9.zip
What to do? First flash the full zip and chain the installation of each incremental zip. Note that you can't be on, say July release and upgrade to September release without flashing the August release
So if you want to go from July to September release (say), you'd probably go something like
backup-script.zip (will be provided, necessary to backup gapps and other mods before flashing the new ROM)
glassrom-release-full-july.zip
glassrom-incremental-from-july-release-to-august-release.zip
glassrom-incremental-from-august-release-to-september-release.zip
.......
gen_verify.zip (optional, see FAQ)
restore-script.zip (will be provided, necessary to restore gapps and mods that were on the old ROM)
Remember that the flash order matters and incremental OTAs can take up to 30 minutes to flash so the larger you make your flash chain the longer you'll have to wait
Myth: aren't full OTAs always better?
No, if you think so you're free to verify the hash of the system with a full OTA and an incremental one. They will match which means that the contents are exactly the same
FAQ: also do I need to change anything else?
You might want to go to TWRP > mount and tick mount system read-only if you're having problems flashing incremental OTAs.
Why do I need to flash the full zip everytime? Can't I just flash the incremental OTAs? ****** ROM allows me to do so with delta OTAs!
First off, incremental OTAs move blocks of data around instead of files and write/erase blocks instead of touching the filesystem. The incremental OTA system isn't even aware of the filesystem being used. This is because the only way to recreate the entire filesystem is to operate at a level below the filesystem. Doing something as simple as even mounting system will disturb the order of the blocks the way they appear to the incremental OTA patcher, even though the filesystem didn't change. So you need to flash the full zip and all incremental OTAs in a chain and you can't flash them directly
Wait! This is different from the Delta OTAs I've used! Stop messing around
Delta OTAs take an existing zip and create a new ROM zip out of it. Incremental OTAs patch your partitions live. Incremental OTAs are also much smaller than Delta OTAs
For comparison:
A "typical" incremental OTA: 8 mb (actual releases should be around 80-200)
It's Delta counterpart: 140 mb (actual releases would be 60-70% of the size of the new ROM)
What's the gen_verify.zip?
Used to verify if an incremental OTA chain (or a full OTA) was correctly flashed. The zip will return valid results and will only log errors and always report a success regardless of whether there is an error or not. It will show you verifying partition... Where partition can be boot, system, vendor or recovery. It will say failed for recovery, that is expected but it should show verified partition for every partition other than recovery. Has to be redownloaded for every new release. It will just verify the partitions and not write anything to any partition. The script will also always return success even if verification fails so read that the script's output actually reports that verification passes and not TWRP's output that the zip flashed successfully
Can I flash normal release zips and skip incrementals and still use this TWRP to flash?
Yes
What's the difference between this TWRP and recovery-vendor?
Nothing except the fakecache addition
Availability: sometimes lineage will make really huge changes that might make it impossible to upgrade through an incremental OTA so you shouldn't rely solely on incremental OTAs. Anything can happen. In such a case I can only say sorry and give you a full OTA
You have to store these incremental OTA files! Glassrom will delete old releases
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anupritaisno1 said:
Oh I forgot to mention this
Source means your current system
Target means the system you're upgrading to
So your target becomes the source for the next (incremental) OTA
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Enjoy the incremental OTAs!
Locking your bootloader:
This is dangerous. Glassrom takes absolutely zero responsibility if you try this
Flash the recovery and glassrom
Boot to fastboot and issue this command
Code:
fastboot oem lock
IMPLEMENT
Please add full oms support in this ROM.And VOLTE support too...thanks
Ooo very nice will try soon m8 but micro G support is always interesting to me on mm, now on nougat without manually patching very nice and always appreciated by me... Also safety net patches where will you stop... :victory:
Shrinath0071 said:
Please add full oms support in this ROM.And VOLTE support too...thanks
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Look volte is not my priority
And I may accidentally break ril completely trying to implement it
I am indeed trying but I can't guarantee a successful implementation
Is is impossible to add substratum to cm
You can add it to cm-based ROMs like RR, aicp, fh but not the pure LineageOS
Dr_DjEnder said:
Ooo very nice will try soon m8 but micro G support is always interesting to me on mm, now on nougat without manually patching very nice and always appreciated by me... Also safety net patches where will you stop... :victory:
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There are many more features but I don't know because it's been quite a while since I've been testing
I can guarantee you, no unnecessary bloat
There's a commit that allows you to set a password longer than 16 characters and also another one to set a separate encryption password and an unlock password
Can someone test it out?
Interesting.. Thank you. Will flash and report after usage
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anupritaisno1 said:
There are many more features but I don't know because it's been quite a while since I've been testing
I can guarantee you, no unnecessary bloat
There's a commit that allows you to set a password longer than 16 characters and also another one to set a separate encryption password and an unlock password
Can someone test it out?
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I can confirm that separate passwords work. When you set your screen password it changes your encryption password, but you can change that separately very easily.
will flashing this rom encrypt my device?
yuva_cool said:
will flashing this rom encrypt my device?
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Interesting little feature but no
Damn! This ROM is butter smooooth. Great work @anupritaisno1
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yuva_cool said:
Damn! This ROM is butter smooooth. Great work @anupritaisno1
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Working with xos devs, tugapower and some of my own tweaks to make it better
The next build will be even faster
anupritaisno1 said:
Working with xos devs, tugapower and some of my own tweaks to make it better
The next build will be even faster
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One question though. Using Ok Google, assistant keeps asking me to train the voice model again and again. How to make the model stick?
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yuva_cool said:
One question though. Using Ok Google, assistant keeps asking me to train the voice model again and again. How to make the model stick?
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Maybe flash a new gapps package?
anupritaisno1 said:
Maybe flash a new gapps package?
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Which is more compatible? Or did u just mean latest?
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yuva_cool said:
Which is more compatible? Or did u just mean latest?
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Opengapps super will work on my ROM
You have freedom of choice here. I have merged all the gapps patches from upstream
Pick whatever package you like and flash
anupritaisno1 said:
Opengapps super will work on my ROM
You have freedom of choice here. I have merged all the gapps patches from upstream
Pick whatever package you like and flash
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I flashed open gapps the first time.
Also, the MSM hotplug cant be tweaked with kernel aduitor, the max cores online cannot be changed. It always reverts back to 4. That is causing fps lag and spotify stutter while locking and unlocking.
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yuva_cool said:
I flashed open gapps the first time.
Also, the MSM hotplug cant be tweaked with kernel aduitor, the max cores online cannot be changed. It always reverts back to 4. That is causing fps lag and spotify stutter while locking and unlocking.
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Thats because 4 is the max value. (This max core per cluster) So if its set to, say 3, it means max 3 for little cores and max 3 for big cores.
suraj.das said:
Thats because 4 is the max value. (This max core per cluster) So if its set to, say 3, it means max 3 for little cores and max 3 for big cores.
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No if I enable the Hotplug all the cores of Big cluster are plugged out except for one and 3 cores of little cluster work.
Please check it
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yuva_cool said:
I flashed open gapps the first time.
Also, the MSM hotplug cant be tweaked with kernel aduitor, the max cores online cannot be changed. It always reverts back to 4. That is causing fps lag and spotify stutter while locking and unlocking.
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Then disable the hotplug?
Hotplug is just to avoid some heat. It doesn't help at all when it comes to battery life
suraj.das said:
Thats because 4 is the max value. (This max core per cluster) So if its set to, say 3, it means max 3 for little cores and max 3 for big cores.
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Oh hey welcome
Description
TDH-JR is a Magisk Module for extremely debloating ROMs based on the G920P stock nougat Android. The debloating is quite complete, so as little of your ROM actually runs after flash installing this module.
Screenshots
Coming . . .
Features
The entire debloat operation is systemless (i.e., no modifications occur to your base ROM, Magisk systemless overlays are used to prevent bloat from installing and running.
Extreme Debloat (Just enough ROM to Use, add your own apps)
The resulting debated system passes SafetyNet as long as your kernel also passes (suggest using @tdhite's SkyHigh Kernel).
Downloads
TDH-JR v1.1.20180512. (debloating based on Firrmware version G920PSPT4DRC2):
Android File Host Download
MD5: fcc0410e48d254be48c311a804ba271b
Updated for Magisk 16.40.
Updated for DRC2 stock firmware.
TDH-JR v1.0-20180101 (debloating based on Firrmware version G920PVPS4DQK1):
Android File Host Download
MD5: 5ffc47cae4dcd67bb38cb5afae17a8bb
How to Install -- FOLLOWING IN ORDER IS REQUIRED!
READ THE DISCLAIMER BEFORE INSTALLING!.
Assure you are on the appropriately similar base (stock) firmware.
Download the module from any of the download links above and place it in your /sdcard directory.
Strongly suggest downloading the latest @tdhite SkyHigh Kernel flash (installer) and place the zip in your /sdcard directory
Reboot to recovery (TWRP)
Make a backup of your existing ROM (TWRP nandroid is best)
Wipe Data, Dalvik, Cache (standard factory reset)
Strongly suggest installing (flashing) the latest @tdhite SkyHigh Kernel. That will install the kernel, root the phone with Magisk and install the kernel's support module. Note: if you do not install the SkyHigh kernel, you will have to manually install Magisk before installing the TDH-JR debloating module.
Dirty flashing coming from pure stock cannot debloat your ROM -- the bloat software is already installed and setup.
Dirty flashing over a system in which you previously installed this module cleanly (per instructions above) should work fine.
Flash (i.e., Install in TWRP) the flashable module zip file.
Reboot (to System)
Enjoy!
After cleanly installing (post a factory reset wipe) this module, the initial boot will take many minutes and may reboot once during the initial setup sequence. Many operations are taking place (e.g., Dalvik regeneration, activation, etc.).
Special Thanks and Credits
[MENTION]topjohnwu[/MENTION]@xda (For the venerable Magisk root)
XDA:DevDB Information
TDH-JR Debloating Magisk Module, Tool/Utility for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6
Contributors
tdhite
Source Code: https://github.com/TeamSPR/magisk-module-tdhjr
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.1.20180512.
Stable Release Date: 2018-05-12
Created 2018-01-01
Last Updated 2018-05-13
Disclaimer
*** Legal Disclaimer -- READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ***
If you use any software from download links provided anywhere within this thread, or convey the same to someone else, you and all subsequent conveyees are bound by the following:
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK BY THE USER OF THE PROGRAM
Assumption of the Risk of Use
YOU ASSUME, AND AGREE TO ASSUME, ALL THE RISK OF HARM BY USING THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY WITH A THIRD PARTY, IT MAY IMPROPERLY OPERATE AND DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE, IT MAY CAUSE ANY MYRIAD OF HARMFUL OUTCOMES REGARDING YOUR DEVICE OR THE USE OF THE DEVICE ON WHICH IT GETS INSTALLED. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THOSE RISKS, UNDERSTAND THOSE RISKS, AND VOLUNTARILY AND INTELLIGENTLY ELECT TO ENGAGE THOSE RISKS BY USING THE PROGRAM.
Disclaimer of Warranty
THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME ALL LIABILITY AND AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT WILL YOU SEEK ANY FORM OF RECOMPENSE, WHETHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, CORRECTION OR OTHERWISE.
Disclaimer of Title Warranty
THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF TITLE FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING ANY CONVEYOR OF THE PROGRAM MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT HE OR SHE HAS ANY TITLE OR THE RIGHT TO TRANSFER ANY TITLE TO THE PROGRAM TO YOU. YOU ACCEPT THAT, IN FACT, YOU RECEIVE NO TITLE TO ANY OF THE PROGRAM.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MODIFIES AND/OR CONVEYS THE PROGRAM, PERMITTED OR NOT, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR LEGAL DAMAGES OR EQUITABLE RELIEF, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Reserved
Thanks for this! Looking forward to testing between football games. (A guy has to have priorities.)
works great
works great love the update thanks so much no problems so far lags a little during initial setup but no lag after all set up
Nice, thanks! Am I going crazy, or are the links to the module missing?
nostrings said:
Nice, thanks! Am I going crazy, or are the links to the module missing?
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This? https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673791459329070582
I do not understand this module at all, do we have to install it once we install a new stock rom? Or can i install it whenever i want? (Im on bigdaddys rom, can i install this right now?)
Ryan-sv said:
I do not understand this module at all, do we have to install it once we install a new stock rom? Or can i install it whenever i want? (Im on bigdaddys rom, can i install this right now?)
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You can try -- I have no idea what BigDaddy loads or does not load from the stock kernel, much less its base. Whatever you do, follow the instructions.
tdhite said:
You can try -- I have no idea what BigDaddy loads or does not load from the stock kernel, much less its base. Whatever you do, follow the instructions.
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Oh, i also have your kernel, but ok, i'll make a backup before try this
Working great, thanks @tdhite. Kernel seems to be offering support for Synapse, is that correct?
koop1955 said:
? . . Kernel seems to be offering support for Synapse, is that correct?
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Yup. Just install Synapse and tune to your heart's content.
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koop1955 said:
This? https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673791459329070582
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Yes. The XDA Labs app wasn't showing the link (see screenshot)
I installed this and i don't have the auto rotate or portrait icon when i pull down the top of phone! It is in auto rotate and i want it in portrait mode! Any help would be much appreciative??
I cannot for the life of me get Sprint Launcher or Sprint ID uninstalled. Anyone have any ideas? The phone restarts when I try to uninstall them.
_Epic said:
I cannot for the life of me get Sprint Launcher or Sprint ID uninstalled. Anyone have any ideas? The phone restarts when I try to uninstall them.
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Have you tried adding those packages to the list of the directories in the module? It should be in the `config.sh` script. Or just post the paths here, and I am sure someone (or @tdhite) will add them to the list for the future.
nostrings said:
Have you tried adding those packages to the list of the directories in the module? It should be in the `config.sh` script. Or just post the paths here, and I am sure someone (or @tdhite) will add them to the list for the future.
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I haven't gotten that far into it yet. I may check it out later.
Just a note for future reference - you should really not "uninstall" anything if you are using this module ... just add whatever you don't want on the list, and start again. This will ensure you are can receive OTA updates (though, these may not come anymore, as Samsung is probably abandoning this device for good now), and redo/reapply the magisk module again.
nostrings said:
Just a note for future reference - you should really not "uninstall" anything if you are using this module ... just add whatever you don't want on the list, and start again. This will ensure you are can receive OTA updates (though, these may not come anymore, as Samsung is probably abandoning this device for good now), and redo/reapply the magisk module again.
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Actually there's a rumor from two Samsung support reps that s6 may actually get oreo! Not a reliable source, but worth holding out hope!
@tdhite Thanks for this module! I just switched over from the tdhjr Rom without a hitch. Feels clean and proper. Definitely a brilliant alternative to the tdhjr rom.
I do have one question, and anyone else who might know is welcome to chime in, which package that was debloated is responsible for how Google assistant works? I thought it was just the Google app, so i installed that (and the Google Assistant app)... But i cant use smart unlock (ya know, unlock with your voice) Does it need to be installed as a system app? Or was there another google related app/package that I'm forgetting about?
Nye-uhls said:
Actually there's a rumor from two Samsung support reps that s6 may actually get nougat! Not a reliable source, but worth holding out hope!
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That would be super, but judging by past devices and the software they got, I'd say with 99% certainty that this is it. I'd love to be proved wrong, though ?
Welcome to Jaguar Oreo 8.1. As some may know, the emphasis of the project is on Security and Performance. I have recently transitioned from Lenovo Zuk Z2 plus and previously from Sony Xperias, and the rom is still actively maintained for Zuk Z2. You are welcome to visit the thread for user feedback: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/development/jaguar-oreo-8-1-official-t3734597
In addition to most, if not all, familiar Oreo features starting from multiple options in statusbar, navbar, QS, gestures etc. to alarm blocker, wakelock blocker, smart pixels and omni features (I am not going to list all of them), you will have the following:
1. Hardened/fortified bionic (over 150 commits) to prevent bad behavior by system and third party apps.
2. Many classes and resources are NOT pre-loaded or compiled during boot. Instead, they are compiled after the initial startup and put in ram and cache. So, after initial settling, you will have increased speed in almost everything: interface transitions, app startup time, etc. . In addition, it takes 4-5 seconds to fully boot, after Oneplus logo ends (initial boot after flashing will obviously take longer).
3. Most runtime permissions are limited to 'read only'.
4. FBE encryption is replaced with FDE, and it is not forced. Plus, you can have separate passwords, one longer for boot and another short one for screen lock. I, personally, don't like FBE. I think it is weaker than FDE. Also, I don't want my device to boot at all or be partially decrypted, unless I enter boot password.
5. Many additional security features are enabled in kernel. Kernel is based on DU for Oneplus 5 (the work on it just started).
6. Yama security to replace Selinux.
7. Wireguard support in kernel
8. DNS over TLS
9. Background WIFI scanning is hard-disabled
10. Type zero sms: phone's silent response 'received and processed' (without user noticing) eliminated. If you don't know what type zero sms is, Google it. Not class zero sms, which flashes on screen, but doesn't get saved, but rather type zero, which doesn't show at all, but nonetheless is silently acknowledged. Creepy.
11. MicroG support.
12. Builtin CPU power profiles, based on AKT profiles (heavily modified)
13. Sound control and KCAL are added in kernel
14. Fully working native recorder (in Dialer on active call)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Be on 5.1.4 firmware
2. If you are encrypted, you must do factory reset in TWRP (you will have to type 'YES' for factory reset). This will result in all data including internal SD erased. So, transfer the contents to your PC. If you are decrypted, you may skip this step. You may think you are decrypted, but make sure that it is in fact so: check in Settings/Security. If it says phone encrypted, you must do factory reset in TWRP.
3. After factory reset, reboot in TWRP and format system/dalvik-cache/data/internal SD again, as TWRP apparently leaves some remnants of encryption after factory reset.
4. Transfer the rom, Gapps, Magisk and whatever else you need to internal card; flash the rom; flash Gapps (optionally) and reboot
5. Go back to TWRP and flash Magisk (optionally). Why not flash Magisk right away? Because Gapps need to run once before Magisk to get appropriate permissions
ROM DOWNLOAD: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904007030
Subsequent releases (and I will continue to update until Android 9 becomes stable) will be in post #3.
WARNINGS: Usual XDA: Get ready to be burned and don't complain
CREDIT: AOSP, CopperheadOS, DU, Omni, Slim, Lineage, Benzo, Carbon, Xtended, AKT profiles team
Also, credit for a Jaguar bootanimation to @Ashish9 and @The.Night.King who made one of the header's icons
Kernel Source for October 8 release and on: https://github.com/AOSPME/android_kernel_oneplus_msm8998
Kernel Source: https://github.com/optimumpr/android_kernel_oneplus_msm8998
Bionic Source where most commits came from: https://github.com/CopperheadOS/platform_bionic
XDA:DevDB Information
JAGUAR OREO ONEPLUS 5, ROM for the OnePlus 5
Contributors
optimumpro, optimumpro
Source Code: https://github.com/optimumpr/android_kernel_oneplus_msm8998
ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked bootloader and 5.1.4 firmware
Based On: AOSP, DU, Lineage, Omni, Xtended, Carbon, Benzo, Slim
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2018-09-16
Created 2018-09-16
Last Updated 2019-01-12
Instructions on FDE encryption
How to encrypt the phone:
The rom has FDE, instead of FBE, and it is not forced. So, you will be decrypted, unless you encrypt.
You can encrypt within Settings, but the preferred way is to do it via ADB. This way, you could have 2 separate passwords one longer for boot and another shorter for screen lock. YOU MUST HAVE MAGISK INSTALLED FOR ADB method to work.
1. DON'T set up screen lock pin/password/pattern yet
2. Enable ADB in Developer settings
3. Connect the phone to your PC. Open terminal (on PC) and type adb devices to make sure that the phone is listed
4. Type adb shell and press enter; type su and press enter - at this point, you should have Magisk prompt (on the phone) for root; grant it for at least 20 minutes - the prompt on terminal should change to root
Now the fun part:
5. type vdc cryptfs enablecrypto inplace password "your actual password" and press enter
WARNING: No quotation marks anywhere in terminal, and don't type the words 'your actual password', but rather your chosen password. There is no limit on the length of boot password.
The phone will reboot and start encrypting. In about 10-15 minutes, you will get a familiar prompt for boot password. After the first password input, the phone might not fully boot (it happened to me). In this case, just force-shutdown and reboot.
After encrypting, you will lose root. So, re-flash Magisk. Otherwise, you might have kernel panic, due to Magisk not being able to find your lockscreen pin..
6. After everything is done and Magisk is working, set up a short pin/pattern/password for screen. WHEN ASKED IF YOU WANT SECURE BOOT, SELECT NO, because you already have it. If you select 'yes, your long boot password will be overwritten, which you don't want.
P.S. You can also do the same on phone's Terminal. In this case, skip 'adb shell' and start with 'su'. But in my experience, if you make a slight mistake with the password, you won't be able to boot, and you will have to do factory reset in TWRP, which will result in the loss of all data. On PC, you can still see the password you set and boot the phone
Updates are in this post
January 12. New release
1. January security patches
2. Oreo release 60
3. New and hardened clang chain
4. Separate ringtones for Sim1/2
5. Updated kernel
1. If you are on a previous release, you may flash dirty. Just make sure to wipe dalvik/cache
2. Coming from another rom, read the OP about doing factory reset
Download rom January 12 release: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603897246
November 8. New release
November security patches
Instructions:
1. If you are on a previous release, you may flash dirty
2. Coming from another rom, read the OP about doing factory reset
Download rom release November 8: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=30812
October 11. New release
1. Fully working native call recording
2. KCAL in kernel
3. Sound control in kernel
Instructions:
1. If you are on a previous release, you may flash dirty
2. Coming from another rom, read the OP about doing factory reset
Download rom, October 11 release: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=30630
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October 8. Major release
1. Different kernel. EAS thrown out, as providing no benefits, and actually slowing down the phone. Now you have one of the best governors, Interactive, back
2. CPU profiles built in. Based on AKT profiles, but heavily modified. Now, you have 16 working CPU profiles (must be on Interactive)
Instructions:
1. If you are on a previous release, you may flash dirty
2. Coming from another rom, read the OP about doing factory reset
Download rom October 8 release: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=30586
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October 5. New release
1. October security patches, Google Oreo release 48
2. Kernel overclocked to 2035 and 2592
Download Rom, October5 release: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=30551
Instructions
If you are on a previous release, you can flash dirty. If coming from another rom, clean flash. If force-encrypted, you need to do factory reset in TWRP, reboot in TWRP and manually format /system/data/dalvik/cache/internalSD. Why? Because Jaguar has FDE, as opposed to FBE encryption, and it is not forced.
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September 26. New release
1. Alert slider is fixed - all options work
2. System update toggle removed
Instructions: if you are on a previous release (or the original one), dirty flash; otherwise - clean flash
Download rom September 26 release: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=30488
September 20. Rom updated
1. DNS-over-TLS (in Development settings)
2. Wireguard support added
3. A bunch of other commits in kernel.
Download rom release September 20: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=30444
If you are on a previous release, dirty flash is fine.
What's U/B? And does the ROM support signature spoofing?
d1n0x said:
What's U/B? And does the ROM support signature spoofing?
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U/B is unlocked bootloader. Signature spoofing is missing. Next release will have it.
optimumpro said:
U/B is unlocked bootloader. Signature spoofing is missing. Next release will have it.
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Well considering you need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash TWRP and consequently custom ROMs, it's kind of redundant info
Alright, gonna try out the next release with MicroG!
Nice to see you here, i used to use jaguar at my z2 plus, WELCOME!!!
Welcome @optimumpro ? your ROMs for the Xperia Z1 were legendary. Good to see you here.
d1n0x said:
Well considering you need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash TWRP and consequently custom ROMs, it's kind of redundant info
Alright, gonna try out the next release with MicroG!
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Most devs stopped implementing Microg, because you have both Xposed and Magisk modules for that.
Security and performance, I see! What about battery life?
Im_Mattgame said:
Security and performance, I see! What about battery life?
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That's superior too, but emphasis is on security & performance.
This is a ROM that's truly user customized, request a useful feature and watch it get added.
Keep it up OP.:good:
Does this have MAC randomizer?
Zocker1304 said:
Does this have MAC randomizer?
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The rom has it, but I haven't implemented it in kernel yet.
@optimumpro keep it up .
And to others .
The JAGUAR ROM emphasise mainly on SECURITY & RAW PERFORMANCE. Since you have a SD 835 , this ROM will make sure to use everything it has to offer .
So if you are searching for a performance ROM this is it.
PS : Jaguar is best served GAAPS LESS so if you are a anti google guy this might be the ROM for you.
optimumpro said:
The rom has it, but I haven't implemented it in kernel yet.
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Means when implemented it will randomize my Mac on every reconnect?
WOW!
thank you!
learned from this thread already and hope very much to see this project continue.
is the fact that this is a userdebug build, test keys, and a permissive kernel a security/ privacy concern? maybe some of this will change? maybe xposed is the reason?
I lost track of xposed stuff quite awile back, maybe it will returning to my life! lol
ROM is very feature rich already, and the randomizer post a few back really caught my attention. Know of the reasoning for, but never have had the oportunity to use anything of the like
concerning the type zero sms. After googling about it im still not exactly sure about it all, but a question about it if i may. Does it matter what sms app is used?
I have been a fan if Signal for some time. I understand how it is best utilized when both/all parties use it. Seems it hides your sms from other apps tho too. Opinions of it? recomendations for differs?
please excuse my ignorance on amy of this, so much has changed over the past couple of years reguarding tech, privacy/security and android OS, while at that same time my time in front of a PC has grown less and less. I havent kept up as well as i should. I am not a dev, but always managed to follow along to maximize user control. I can read! lol
scorch away! but i wont be posting like a lil school girl any more. will be watching tho! :cyclops:
Fellings about bromite browser? maybe it can be implemented as the default webview? or even default browser?
https://www.bromite.org/
opinions on dnscrypt magisk module? i use it in its default installed iptables config
:good::highfive::silly:
Vcolumn said:
thank you!
is the fact that this is a userdebug build, test keys, and a permissive kernel a security/ privacy concern? maybe some of this will change? maybe xposed is the reason?
ROM is very feature rich already, and the randomizer post a few back really caught my attention. Know of the reasoning for, but never have had the oportunity to use anything of the like
concerning the type zero sms. After googling about it im still not exactly sure about it all, but a question about it if i may. Does it matter what sms app is used?
I have been a fan if Signal for some time. I understand how it is best utilized when both/all parties use it. Seems it hides your sms from other apps tho too. Opinions of it? recomendations for differs?
Fellings about bromite browser? maybe it can be implemented as the default webview? or even default browser?
opinions on dnscrypt magisk module? i use it in its default installed iptables config
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User debug builds are no less secure than user builds. Instead of Selinux, you have Yama security implemented in kernel. I don't like Selinux. Apart from questionable origins, it is a huge monster that is, in my view, an unnecessary overhead.
Test key, as opposed to development/release key is just a name. All my keys, including the test key, have been uniquely re-generated. So, they are not Google's outdated keys that are included by default in all custom builds.
I use Icecat browser. With regard to dnscrypt, I have a better idea: DNS over TLS, and it is already done (will be in the next release), see picture.
Signal: There are many problems with the app and the developer. It's a long discussion, and I have already posted about in on XDA. One I would mention: the dev used to be harassed by TSA in airports. Then all of a sudden, he obtained over a $13 million funding channeled to him through a known government hand for "development" purposes. Then again, all of a sudden, he got lucrative contracts to provide "security" for one of the widely known "bastions" of privacy What'sup/Facebook. You don't get that for nothing. Next, he removed encryption capabilities from SMS portion of the app, the ones that really were forcing adversaries to go through the pains of targeting individual phones through the air, which is expensive. To tell you more: as long, as you have Gapps installed, any encryption is useless, as Google can get your outgoing messages before they are encrypted, and incoming ones after they are decrypted. People may say "sand box", "permissions", but as long as you have Google Services Framework, which is the central part of Google apps, it can do with your device whatever it wants without you ever noticing. And Signal can't work without Google services.
I use Silence for SMS.
Zocker1304 said:
Means when implemented it will randomize my Mac on every reconnect?
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Yes. Although, it is somewhat difficult, because Qualcomm has a proprietary (as opposed to open source) implementation of MAC.
@optimumpro
Mate, any snapshots, please? Also, will MicroG or Nano-Droid work?
Also, does the GPS work, cause, that is the only reason, I am not able to get out of GApps. I want to be free of Google's Slavery Programme.
Danke. Vishal
vdbhb59 said:
@optimumpro
Mate, any snapshots, please? Also, will MicroG or Nano-Droid work?
Also, does the GPS work, cause, that is the only reason, I am not able to get out of GApps. I want to be free of Google's Slavery Programme.
Danke. Vishal
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Microg should work with either Xposed or Magisk module. Without Google services, GPS would work with most apps, but not with Google maps, which require Gapps.
optimumpro said:
User debug builds are no less secure than user builds. Instead of Selinux, you have Yama security implemented in kernel. I don't like Selinux. Apart from questionable origins, it is a huge monster that is, in my view, an unnecessary overhead.
Test key, as opposed to development/release key is just a name. All my keys, including the test key, have been uniquely re-generated. So, they are not Google's outdated keys that are included by default in all custom builds.
I use Icecat browser. With regard to dnscrypt, I have a better idea: DNS over TLS, and it is already done (will be in the next release), see picture.
Signal: There are many problems with the app and the developer. It's a long discussion, and I have already posted about in on XDA. One I would mention: the dev used to be harassed by TSA in airports. Then all of a sudden, he obtained over a $13 million funding channeled to him through a known government hand for "development" purposes. Then again, all of a sudden, he got lucrative contracts to provide "security" for one of the widely known "bastions" of privacy What'sup/Facebook. You don't get that for nothing. Next, he removed encryption capabilities from SMS portion of the app, the ones that really were forcing adversaries to go through the pains of targeting individual phones through the air, which is expensive. To tell you more: as long, as you have Gapps installed, any encryption is useless, as Google can get your outgoing messages before they are encrypted, and incoming ones after they are decrypted. People may say "sand box", "permissions", but as long as you have Google Services Framework, which is the central part of Google apps, it can do with your device whatever it wants without you ever noticing. And Signal can't work without Google services.
I use Silence for SMS.
Yes. Although, it is somewhat difficult, because Qualcomm has a proprietary (as opposed to open source) implementation of MAC.
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Thank you for the detailed insight. Although I have to say that Signal does work without Google play services. However, it falls back to a legacy polling method (increasing battery drain a bit) and shows a persistent notification in the status bar.
Great to see some privacy-conscious people here, amidst all of the Google fanboys who share every part of their life with Google and in the process jeopardize other people's privacy for the sake of "convenience".
x3r0.13urn said:
It's good one. You should move it into a new thread in Guides, News, & Discussion section, it's more appropriate there, and I'm sure it will be last longer rather than in here.
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Well damn, here goes.
Also extra stuff like passing safetynet and some troubleshooting included but the tags were getting too much.
$Blue - specifics for POSP 11 #this whole guide was made cuz of it after all
#Green - comments
Red - warnings
and with that out of the way...
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________SHAI'S MEDIOCRE ROM & ROOT HOW TOS: FOR DUMMIESFROM DUMMIESFOR DUMMIES
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Python:
import disclaimer
"""
This how-to is presented to you from my own experiences, AS IS.
By using it, you agree not to hold me responsible for any bricked devices,
melted icecream or lost cat pics. Don't blame me if you forgot to back up some things before proceeding.
Check that all your data has been backed up before proceeding with this guide and then check again, one can never be too safe.
If I missed something or you'd like to add your own experiences to this so it's all in 1 neat place let me know.
"""
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[1. PREREQUISITES]
0*. UNBRICK GUIDE:
# the mega-thread preloader is redundant since this became a thing imo
UNBRICK BEGONIA NO AUTH
Requirements: 1) PC 2) Internet 3) Patience Windows Method: • Download this file - Click-Here (Download from Telegram) (https://mega.nz/file/A4YSEZaA#0Jk3_jH8uVtMnATciVRtWw2r_SH0NPLq4P6SrGNuwJQ)
telegra.ph
1. TWRP:
⠀⠀⠀⠀- ANDROID 9: TWRP 3.3
⠀⠀⠀⠀- ANDROID 10: # no problems encountered with any of them for me, go crazy
⠀⠀⠀⠀- ANDROID 11: # trying to install an A11 rom from twrp 3.3 RESULTED IN A BRICK
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀# following ones confirmed to be working | | 3.4 may work on noncfw, if anyone tested it out lmk
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀CFW: https://sourceforge.net/projects/begonia-oss/files/CFW-TWRP/ #3.4 tested -> working
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀NONCFW: 3.5 or forks of it [BlackCatTWRP , unofficialTWRP unified tested] worked for me,
# MAKE SURE NOT TO MIX UP CFW & NONCFW RECOVERIES
# MAY CAUSE-> unable to boot in recovery, bootloop[from OTA update while first effect ] ! ! and in few cases BRICKS
2.CFW:
⠀⠀⠀⠀# check megathread for dowloads and the tags on the rom that you're installing to know what to get... except this
⠀⠀⠀⠀# guide wouldn't be a thing if those tags were accurate.... sigh.... check their site & telegram or other similar things before if you want to be 100% sure
3. Your ROM... duh
Now that that's over time to get on with the main course
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[2. INSTALLATION]
$ assuming you're coming from miui android 10, should work with other AOSP roms.
$ If you're on android 9 for some reason it'd be ideal to update beforehand, since you can't install recoveries needed by it on it
1. RECOVERY INSTALLATION: #3.4 official +ADBFTools included in my mediocre rom scripts & zip below,replace w/e
⠀⠀⠀⠀- INSTALL: ADB & fastboot tools
⠀⠀⠀⠀- enter fastboot⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀$use what I mentioned in the NONCFW A11 section
⠀⠀⠀⠀- after connecting phone to your PC, type in cmd " fastboot flash recovery <recov_name>.img
⠀⠀⠀⠀- type fastboot reboot recovery
2. ROM INSTALLATION:
⠀⠀⠀⠀-⠀on recovery -> WIPE: FORMAT DATA && ADVANCED WIPE [dalvik, system, cache, data] #somewhat overkill
⠀⠀⠀⠀-⠀on pc cmd -> adb push <drag n drop rom file> / #or /sdcard if you want | | repeat for w/e you wna add
⠀⠀⠀⠀-⠀on recovery -> INSTALL:
$ sourceforge version: VDNK30 / github ones && OTAs: noncfw
$ don't touch the sourceforge one since you'll have to move to the others either way
⠀⠀⠀⠀- # install cfw beforehand if needed by your rom select and flash ROM along with anything else you need like gapps/magisk
⠀⠀⠀⠀- reboot & proffit
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[3. MAGISK AND SAFETYNET PASSING]
1. INSTALLATION: rename LATEST MAGISK APK to .zip and flash it from recovery, or use your recovery's built in if it's up to date... that's it really
2. PASSING SAFETYNET:
⠀⠀⠀⠀- use magiskhide on google play store & services
⠀⠀⠀⠀- flash from magisk kdrag0n's universal safetynet fix
⠀⠀⠀⠀- if on android 10: use magiskhide props config to change fingerprint to begonia
$ only univ safetynet fix needed for me to pass, if you're having problems try props as well?
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[4. TROUBLESHOOTING]
1. Trying to recover from brick: Mediatek device shows up broken in device manager
-> REDO STEPS 2-4 ON THE UNBRICK TOOL
2. Recovery crashes after a few seconds in it
->YOU FLASHED NONCFW RECOVERY ON CFW BUILD, INSTALL A PROPER ONE
3. Device shows up with wrong/halved memory capacity
->FORMAT DATA FROM RECOVERY #obviously erases all data
More to be added when people have troubles.
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[X. MILASCENIOUS]
# Things that don't really belong anywhere but yeah
-> POSP 11's lawnchair rewrite is still in alpha, I don't really recommend using it for the time being since a lot of features are still missing, get the one from the play store til it gets some polish. Most notably categories & hide app missing
-> On android 10 you can get ANXCamera for all the camera sensors + 64MP camera, haven't looked into a11's
-> For really big mistakes: this is how you remove magisk modules from recovery, in case you mess up big time
-> Extra used things: STOCK ROM [MIUI 12 a10] for those that bricked their phone | blackcat recovery working on posp 11 and it's good for newbies to rooting & that 1 batch recovery script
-> I really wish they're gonna add back the POSP swag (icon on top left statusbar w posp logo)
-> There is an empty character I found some while ago, it's not the same as space : it doesn't get auto deleted, use it to make your formatting neater on places where spaces >2 are being deleted [like here] or to confuse ppl? [⠀]<- that
-> Mug cakes are really great, you should make 1 sometime
github one is noncfw? confused
seb1g said:
github one is noncfw? confused
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yeah soosoo they:
- switched from sourceforge to github ->https://t.me/SaucyPotatoNews/400
- switched from vdnk-30 to noncfw -> https://t.me/RedmiNote8ProUpdates/735
No I don't know why there are 2 diff patch notes for the same build from 2 diff ppl and at this point I gave up tryna make sense of this
And none of those are mentioned in the POSP11 thread, it's still listed as [vdnk30], causing a lot of confusion, bricks and generally a waste of time, ppl got bricks on OTAs cuz of that for god's sake, ain't that neat....
ShaiBlizzard said:
yeah soosoo they:
- switched from sourceforge to github ->https://t.me/SaucyPotatoNews/400
- switched from vdnk-30 to noncfw -> https://t.me/RedmiNote8ProUpdates/735
No I don't know why there are 2 diff patch notes for the same build from 2 diff ppl and at this point I gave up tryna make sense of this
And none of those are mentioned in the POSP11 thread, it's still listed as [vdnk30], causing a lot of confusion, bricks and generally a waste of time, ppl got bricks on OTAs cuz of that for god's sake, ain't that neat....
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Ty bhai
This ROM is ONLY for SM-T560NU, NOT SM-T560. I CANNOT and WILL NOT make a SM-T560/SM-T561 build as they are different CPU/SoCs.
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.
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
9. selinux enforcing
10. DRM L3
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 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).
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 reposistory so everyone can benefit.
https://github.com/orgs/LineageOS-UL/people
3. pre ALPHA testers @RDS5 and @Sigster for willing to test pre ALPHA builds and leaving feedback.
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_gtelwifiue/tree/lineage-20
https://github.com/retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common/tree/lineage-20
The vendor tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor_samsung_gtelwifiue/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-T560NU/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. Will this run on the SM-T560 or SM-T561?
A23. No, the SM-T560 and SM-T561 use a different CPU/SoC. The SM-T560NU rom will NOT work on SM T560/SM-T561. I CANNOT and WILL NOT build SM-T560 and SM-T561.
Q24. 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?
A24. You can download it from https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-T560NU/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"
Reserved.