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Hi all,
I recently flashed the latest Cyanogenmod 13 stable release to my phone from CM12.1 previously. Now I know that for stock firmware users, Marshmallow was a brilliant surprise since it offers a half-assed permissions manager but you don't get any degree of flexibility, you are only allowed to toggle vague permission categories that don't do much. In my CM12.1 (Lollipop) I could tweak every single permission individually and could thus stop, say, the Facebook app's plans to devour my battery's juice like a leech by using its ridiculous power-hungry processes the whole time (even using its video player continuously for God's sake) and interrupting my phone's deep sleep 700 times a day! I still want apps like Facebook to be running on my phone but on restricted terms.
Now, I understand that Marshmallow's permission system works quite differently (it asks you for permission GROUPS on demand but how can you drill down to toggling specific permissions for an app? Either by using Android directly or through an app? There is such a screen in Marshmallow that lets you view the detailed and individual permissions (as opposed to permission groups) but you can't change them from there.
Any help would be greatly appreciated guys as the new Marshmallow release of Cyamogenmod is getting on my nerves and becoming completely useless if there is no workaround for it!
Thanks a lot.
All you want to know in one place about
Android Q
General info: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/introducing-android-q-beta.html | https://www.google.com/android/beta
Opt In/ Opt Out your Pixel device(s): https://www.google.com/android/beta#devices Enable OTA Updates (You will get the beta updates like usual updates)
System images: https://developer.android.com/preview/download
Official Reddit forum from Google: https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/ for Bug reporting and solutions
If you manually flashed Android Q on your device by downloading the image from developer.android.com, you won’t receive updates automatically unless that device is also opted-in to the Android Beta Program for Pixel on the Opt In URL.
Using OPT out and returning to Pie the device will be facotry reseted:
You will not be able to unenroll and revert back to a lower public release version of Android without first wiping all locally saved data on your device. You may also encounter issues restoring a backup.
You will NOT receive separate monthly security updates while on a beta build.
Update working fine from Pie. Data and settings are remain.
Rooting: https://www.xda-developers.com/root-android-q-beta-google-pixel-pixel-2/
Magisk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
Hide back Button: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-gestures-back-button/
System seems stable. Call, SMS, Network, Bluetooth, Audio working fine.
Problems / Bugs
- Laggy Camera on all Pixel devices. (I can confirm It is MUCH slower than Pie. First pic about 4-9 sec)
- Slow(er) HDR+ picture processing. New feature: Dynamic depth format for photos
- Google is deprecating the Android Beam API used to share files with NFC
- Now playing not working (For me)
- Edit button on screenshot notification NOT working
- No options to block numbers in dialer or anywhere else
- No info about the charging estimated time
- Built in Screen recording in broken: FIX: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...t-in-screen-recording-but-its-broken-for-now/
- Android Q's Dark Mode Breaks Google Photos
2019. March 15.: Live wallpapers with cloud updates are broken FC in every second reported by many users
- Not working apps: https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/wiki/index: Some banking apps will not work in this beta, but Google Pay will work!
General App Compatibility Issues
Google Apps
Android System Webview (Beta users should leave the program)
Files by Google
3rd Party
AirWatch Hub
Boxer
Chase
Citrix Secure Hub
Evernote
Fate Grand Order
Firefox (non-nightly builds)
Huntington Bank
LastPass (app loads, major functionality issues)
Lloyds Bank
LinkedIn
Plex
PokemonGo
Samsung Galaxy Wear App
Syncthong
TELLO
Trials Frontier
WeChat
ZMODO Security Cameras
Other Notable Issues with Apps
Android Messages - MMS photo quality degraded
Google Photos & Dark Mode (Cannot read any text, logos are hidden)
MapMyRun will not work in the background (Q Location Permission Changes)
Improvements:
- "Always on" redesigned: https://9to5google.com/2019/03/13/android-q-aod-music/ Lift to wake, and double tap now ignores Always on display and get you directly to lock screen (if any) (This is no improvement for me)
- Much faster finger print reading
- Much faster face recognition
- Play Music lock screen wallpaper redesigned (It is just broken for me)
- New guesture: https://9to5google.com/2019/03/13/android-q-improved-multitasking-gesture/
New Features:
○ System-wide Dark Mode:
Solution 1:
- Use the Battery Saver to Enable Dark Mode.
Solution 2:
- Use ADB to Enable Dark Mode in Android Q
Code:
adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 2
- Use ADB to Disable Dark Mode in Android Q
Code:
adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 1
- Use ADB to AUTO Dark Mode in Android Q
Code:
adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 0
Solution 3:
Before the update set the device theme to Dark in the developer options.
The option removed in Q so you will not be able to modify it after the update.
○ Device Theming:
In the end of the Developer Settings you can find the options:
- Color
- Font
- Icon Shape
Only a few settings. You can play around
○ Time to read
In Settings -> Accessibility You can set the notifications timeout
○ Sharing Shortcuts
New sharing options and redisgned interface
○ Wi-Fi sharing via QR Code
Android Q now allows you to share your current Wi-Fi connection simply via a QR code
○ Feature Flags in developer options
https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/comments/b0xmio/feature_flags_hidden_options_and_what_they_do/
https://9to5google.com/2019/03/14/android-q-beta-1-feature-flags/
Desktop mode:
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-desktop-mode/
More from Google:
Foldables and innovative new screens
More privacy protections in Android Q
Giving users more control over location
Settings Panels
Improved peer-to-peer and internet connectivity
Wi-Fi performance mode
Camera, media, graphics
Dynamic depth format for photos
New audio and video codecs
Native MIDI API
ANGLE on VulkanNeural Networks API 1.2
ART performance
More to come...
eBENdre said:
All you want to know in one place about
Android Q
Problems / Bugs
- Laggy Camera on all Pixel devices. (I can confirm It is MUCH slower than Pie. First pic about 4-9 sec)
- Slow(er) HDR+ picture processing. New feature: Dynamic depth format for photos
- Google is deprecating the Android Beam API used to share files with NFC
- Now playing not working (For me)
- Edit button on screenshot notification NOT working
- No options to block numbers in dialer or anywhere else
- No info about the charging estimated time
- Built in Screen recording in broken: FIX: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...t-in-screen-recording-but-its-broken-for-now/
- Android Q's Dark Mode Breaks Google Photos
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Just to help out a bit, if possible:
Camera seems to be fine on my P2XL - though I have not enabled any HDR+ or raw settings.
Now Playing is working for me, grabbed the theme song off the show I was watching last night.
Markup "edit" button can be fixed. Clear data in markup, open photos and use markup from within that; you should get a permission request. (simply going into permissions on the markup app and enabling any/all may work as well, but is untested)
In dialer/recents, tap the number, and choose block from the drop down menu. I am in the beta for the Google phone app - so that may be part of it. Dirty flash may also affect this.
Clarification only: Photos is broken in dark-mode, but only in that all options dialogs/drop-downs are white text on white background. Other than that, you can still browse photos/albums, etc.
For clarity: My device is the Pixel 2 XL and Q was installed via factory image with full wipe (no dirty flash), and I did not restore from any backups.
Camera is fine for me on 2xl. Nothing different. HDR+ works as normal so does raw DNG.
Mr Patchy Patch said:
Camera is fine for me on 2xl. Nothing different. HDR+ works as normal so does raw DNG.
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Thank you. I'm on dirty upgrade. I will reset my phone soon. I will test it again.
eBENdre said:
Thank you. I'm on dirty upgrade. I will reset my phone soon. I will test it again.
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You should check 9to5 Google they have some more adb commands for stuff like the different clocks for aod and how to use swipe left to go back
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You should check 9to5 Google they have some more adb commands for stuff like the different clocks for aod and how to use swipe left to go back
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thanks, I will add more later. Swipe left already on the list btw
Much faster fingerprint?
It already feels almost instant in Pie, what can they improve?
eBENdre said:
Problems / Bugs
- Now playing not working (For me)
- No info about the charging estimated time
- Built in Screen recording in broken: FIX: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...t-in-screen-recording-but-its-broken-for-now/
- Android Q's Dark Mode Breaks Google Photos
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Now playing is working for me - just not displaying on the lock screen. I just got home form a birthday party, and every song the DJ played is in my NP history;
In addition to the charging time estimate, the estimate in the pull down notification area is completely off base compared to the estimated time left in Settings --> Battery;
My built in screen recording works for me, and has worked since I enabled it from the Features flags in Developer Options;
No issues with Google Photos with dark Mode. Caveat: I had dark mode enabled in Pie, and took the Q DP1 OTA over that Pie install;
I found that there is a microphone icon at the top left when selecting Panorama photo mode that I never saw before (was that introduced with Q DP1, or just a very recent Google Camera update?)
I've not noticed a discernible slowdown in the Camera app (and I always use HDR+ / Night sight for my photos), but I have noticed that when I try to view a picture / video, particularly like an MMS in Messages / Google Voice, the phone is extremely slow and laggy.
@eBENdre just got xl 2 ,prerooted,one question,if i install Q 1 will it owerwrite twrp magisk also,will there be problems maybe? Thanks
For years used htc,this is new for me.
Boskoel03 said:
@eBENdre just got xl 2 ,prerooted,one question,if i install Q 1 will it owerwrite twrp magisk also,will there be problems maybe? Thanks
For years used htc,this is new for me.
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Yes, it will overwrite twrp and magisk.
There are always potential problems with any update to beta builds, however, many are running Q without issues. Best advice I can give is to familiarize yourself with fastboot commands, since you'll need to install twrp again, and read, read, and read again all of the information in the Q threads so you know what to do and expect :good:
Badger50 said:
Yes, it will overwrite twrp and magisk.
There are always potential problems with any update to beta builds, however, many are running Q without issues. Best advice I can give is to familiarize yourself with fastboot commands, since you'll need to install twrp again, and read, read, and read again all of the information in the Q threads so you know what to do and expect :good:
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Huge thanks mate,and there is problem for me,as keybord not working on laptop...
You'll probably need access to a different computer - or else need to buy a cheap USB KB to use, because use of a separate computer / laptop is pretty much essential to get this working (root + Q, not to mention installing TWRP by using fastboot boot to boot TWRP, then installing TWRP from inside the booted TWRP).
Badger50 said:
Yes, it will overwrite twrp and magisk.
There are always potential problems with any update to beta builds, however, many are running Q without issues. Best advice I can give is to familiarize yourself with fastboot commands, since you'll need to install twrp again, and read, read, and read again all of the information in the Q threads so you know what to do and expect :good:
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Did it,through twrp,lost it off course,now one more question,will i be able to recive next build,like regular OTA,altough my bootloader is unlocked? Thanks once again....
Boskoel03 said:
Did it,through twrp,lost it off course,now one more question,will i be able to recive next build,like regular OTA,altough my bootloader is unlocked? Thanks once again....
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You should get the next update fine, provided your on stock recovery without root. I don't run betas personally, but my info comes from reading about others that do. As with anything android...YMMV :good::laugh:
Android Q Beta Experience
I've been on Android Q beta for almost 3 weeks now. It is used as a daily driver since I have only the one Pixel 2. I flashed the new image myself using TWRP rather than opt into the beta with Google. Other than a problem with now playing not always showing up on the screen and a slight delay when I go to the Favorites page in Phone app everything seems to work alright. I am getting roughly the same battery life as with Android Pie. Oh, and my banking app (ICICI Bank, India) is not working. It doesn't send an SMS to activate the app. I thought this might be as the phone number is shown as unknown. I understand that Vodafone in India does not show the phone number in the SIM information in Settings. I have activated dark mode and even photos and camera app work without a hitch. I have rooted with Magisk (Canary channel) and that is working without any problem.
OTOH, I've also been on Q since the day it came out (my birthday, coincidentally - love being an Ides of March baby lol).
I've had some issues crop up here and there, but nothing really serious. I was on Pie, rooted, and used the uninstall routine inside of Magisk to de-root my Taimen before taking Q, and then rooted it again with the (then latest) canary build.
What I'm hoping is that the Magisk procedure to de-root the device, take the OTA, and then before rebooting, applying the patched boot.img to the new partition will work, the same as if you're rooted on Pie and get an OTA.
Time will tell.
My notifications is coming like this only.. is this a bug?
or the clock is missing?
My device is not rooted. I'm not using any module or theme.
Clock missing - have you rebooted?
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Clock missing - have you rebooted?
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Yes I have. Atleast 2-3 times.
Wonder if it is System UI Tuner related?
You could give this a shot and see if the System UI is set to hide the clock, though the last time I actually tried to hide the clock, it didn't leave that space there....
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New warning posted on the Android Beta page https://www.google.com/android/beta#devices
Caution: The current release contains significant behavior changes that affect apps in particular. The latest updates around isolated storage may cause issues with apps that access photos, videos, media, or other files stored on your device, such as when browsing or sharing in social media apps.
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I'm installing the update now, let's see just how differently this works on my Taimen.
I am not the developer and this is not my work. I am just sharing this ROM here with reference to real developers' website.
Another good news for Lenovo P2 owners that another Android 10 based ROM is available which is completely stable and can be used as your daily driver.
Mokee OS is developed and sourced by a team based in China. MoKee is based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). It has additional localised and personalised functionality while preserving the stock Android look by adhering to Material Design guidelines.
Important Features:
A few advancements over Lineage OS
Customization for Gesture navigation bar
Quick settings tile columns count
FP gestures along with Gesture navigation bar
Built in Lawnchair launcher v2
Enhanced open source Gallery with advanced features
Customized clock app for one-handed use
Light weight open source Calendar with Google sync ability
FM Radio
Encryption
SELinux Enforcing
Extended/ long Screenshot
Edge long swipe action and more
Developer Wesbite: Website is written in Chinese language. If you don't know Chinese language then use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser to translate the page.
Download Link: Mokee OS MK100 for Lenovo P2 aka Kuntao
Recommended GApps: ARM64 Nano or Micro GApps by OpenGApps
Recommended Recovery: TWRP 3.4.0
Enjoy the Mokee!
Solution for Device not certified issue.
Fully Compatible GCam 7.4 by Parrot
Enjoying new features but Facing battery drain issues?
Android 10 has been the most versatile Android hence, it came with all kinds of goodies such as new features, performance improvement, better permissions and security settings.
Please, don't complain that battery life is not as good as Android 9 because, Android 9 was NOT as good as Android 10.
Overnight battery drain issue has been fixed. If you are still facing it then you can try following methods to improve battery life (I will update it if there is a better strategy):
# Install blazemax kernel 3.4 and Magisk for root. Install a kernel manager app. Select "elementalx" governor for CPU and "balanced" governor for GPU. Enable "IntelliPlug" from CPU Hotplug and that's it.
Following are optional:
# Use Pure Black theme rather than light or grey
# Disable "Device personalisation services" from settings
# Disable "Find my device" from security settings
# Disable printing services from system settings
# Disable "Battery Manager" from system battery settings (optional)
# Freezing "Digital Wellbeing" may also help (optional)
More Tips for Improved Performance and Enhanced Battery
We install plenty of apps in our mobile phones to use for various reasons which may require us to use those apps regularly or when it's needed on random days a month. Some of apps are needed to work in background such as social networking apps. Whereas, gaming apps are needed to work only when needed. Other breed is known as bloatware which are not used by us but are part of system app partition. Gaming, infotainment and bloatware apps shouldn't be working in the background as they not only use battery but also use our data for ads and such. So, these apps should be disabled when not in use.
We need to have knowledge of all such apps and their relevant categories because this information will result in snappier performance of our phones along with good battery life by following the below mentioned trick.
You will need:
1. Titanium backup app
2. AirFrozen
Detail is given below:
1. Titanium backup app is one of the veteran apps which is good for backing up your app data so you can resume from where you left in previous ROM or phone. It's made for rooted phone users. It can be used for disabling the unwanted apps by using freeze command. I recommend that you should freeze bloatware which you don't use at all. But be very careful while disabling system apps. You can download this app from Google Play Store. But if you don't want to backup your apps then no need to install it. Just go for next app.
2. AirFrozen app is for people who have such apps which are not needed to work in background but are needed to be installed. Such apps include gaming and infotainment apps etc. By using AirFrozen; you can easily freeze/disable an app and can still open frozen app for use with couple of touches. This way the app gives you few major advantages; disabling the app which prevents background processing, data and battery usage and unwanted notifications. Secondly, frozen app is hidden from sight yet ready to open upon couple of taps. I don't want my son to know that I have battle royale game installed in my phone. Hence, I've frozen COD in AirFrozen. Few other infotainment apps and Titanium backup are also frozen in AirFrozen. Give this app a try and you will love it. You can download AirFrozen from Play store.
Did the developers of Mokee OS wait for the developers of LineageOS 17.1 to fix all the errors?!:laugh::good:
May be
Nice job Ali! Though you didn't develop this rom, but the conveying part is still noble.
Finally an official rom other than lineage. Is there face unlock present in this rom
Biradarkushal said:
Finally an official rom other than lineage. Is there face unlock present in this rom
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It isn't.
alirazaagha said:
It isn't.
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Ok my fingerprint is not working.so I needed atleast face unlock to work.atleast this is official rom .I'll try it out later .thanks for getting us this rom dev
Is this rom fast and smooth as LOS 17.1 ?
Please tell more about battery backup, bugs, sot, native video calling, And audio/video bug
Performance is good as I played COD on it for a few moments and I found no stutters. Battery seems fine as I saw only one percent battery drop overnight. I've used mostly mobile data since installing it and it hasn't really struggled with battery whereas data drains battery faster than WiFi. I cannot say anything about SOT at the moment as I couldn't fully recharge my phone since installing this ROM. I've been testing this ROM for last 19 hours with conservative governor. Added features as I mentioned are pretty useful. Unlocking with FP is snappy, signals are strong and LTE is connected all the time. I can't say about native video calling as my network don't have it. I use WhatsApp video calling which is fine.
No bugs encountered so far
Biradarkushal said:
Ok my fingerprint is not working.so I needed atleast face unlock to work.atleast this is official rom .I'll try it out later .thanks for getting us this rom dev
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Google had dropped face unlock with Android 10. Hence, official ROMs have dropped it as well. You should try LOS 16 or Mokee 90 or other Pie custom ROM for this ability.
alirazaagha said:
Google had dropped face unlock with Android 10. Hence, official ROMs have dropped it as well. You should try LOS 16 or Mokee 90 or other Pie custom ROM for this ability.
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Actually msm xtended v8.0 and havoc os 3.5 both have face unlock and both of those roms are android 10 .so I'm stuck with them untill another android 10 rom gets face unlock.by the way the next update of both msm and havoc os removed face unlock so I don't think they'll add face unlock any sooner.however the developers of this rom can definitely add face unlock as an added bonus
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alirazaagha said:
Performance is good as I played COD on it for a few moments and I found no stutters. Battery seems fine as I saw only one percent battery drop overnight. I've used mostly mobile data since installing it and it hasn't really struggled with battery whereas data drains battery faster than WiFi. I cannot say anything about SOT at the moment as I couldn't fully recharge my phone since installing this ROM. I've been testing this ROM for last 19 hours with conservative governor. Added features as I mentioned are pretty useful. Unlocking with FP is snappy, signals are strong and LTE is connected all the time. I can't say about native video calling as my network don't have it. I use WhatsApp video calling which is fine.
No bugs encountered so far
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Nice
Biradarkushal said:
Actually msm xtended v8.0 and havoc os 3.5 both have face unlock and both of those roms are android 10 .so I'm stuck with them untill another android 10 rom gets face unlock.by the way the next update of both msm and havoc os removed face unlock so I don't think they'll add face unlock any sooner.however the developers of this rom can definitely add face unlock as an added bonus
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Yes, Degrus and VladSor added that functionality on their own fulfilling community requests. But in order to make a ROM official; it needs to follow AOSP code which doesn't allow face unlock.
alirazaagha said:
Yes, Degrus and VladSor added that functionality on their own fulfilling community requests. But in order to make a ROM official; it needs to follow AOSP code which doesn't allow face unlock.
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Ok thank you for the information
Rock solid rom and flued. Everything is working great No bug till now.
Can we add face Unlock Externally ?
No pure Black theme available bro, couldn't find it, only dark theme available. But the rom is great.
Miltonbaidya88 said:
No pure Black theme available bro, couldn't find it, only dark theme available.
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Pure Black theme is available. Check screenshot.
siemens_marolikar said:
Can we add face Unlock Externally ?
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I'm looking for some mod :fingers-crossed:
Full day of usage and I can say that battery life is around 9 hours SOT. Not great but not very bad either.
I am on 16th jun build, where only dark theme available bro
Miltonbaidya88 said:
I am on 16th jun build, where only dark theme available bro
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I am using the same build. Have you checked settings because dark theme is grayish by default which has to be switched to black.
alirazaagha said:
I am using the same build. Have you checked settings because dark theme is grayish by default which has to be switched to black.
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Got it bro..thank u
Introduction
I have spent too many hours trying to find the perfect ROM to install on my Samsung Galaxy S6 phone. My goal was to find an ultra debloated ROM without any Samsung or Google stuff with the bare minimum. Turns out, it's impossible. I also wanted to use something new that went out of the normal boring stuff we are used to see. The ROM and Kernel selection is just enormous. I also needed to address a very specific issue which is to maintain the cell phone up to date with the latest ROM it can take to be stable and usable while being able to install the latest version of apps from Google Play. I have a SIM card but I never recieve any phone calls on it and it's an international card that I cannot use without high fees. It's basically used when my wife, from another country, needs to contact me via SMS. So phone calls using the default call app is just useless for me.
Apps that I excessively use
So here is the list of apps that I use, or shall I say, OVER-use:
Facebook Messenger (video calls)
Grandstream Wave - GS Wave (All my phone calls using SIP service)
Camera app (My wife is in another country for now so pictures and videos is our way of communicating)
Microsoft Launcher (the only free launcher having a good balance between customization and those notification dots)
Banking apps (2 major ones, 1 credit card app, PayPal and Xoom)
Games (2 to 4 mostly from AI Factory and 1 from Facebook app)
Facebook, Reddit and Discord
GMail
Total Commander + LAN plugin
Magisk (latest available version on GitHub)
AdAway (latest available version for ROM version installed, removes pretty much all the ads in my games and apps)
Google Play (Obviously)
Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge browser (depended on my mood as long as I was NOT using the infamous Google Chrome or Samsung Browser)
Open Camera (Only on AOSP roms or Stock roms higher than v7.0)
Problems / Issues / Bugs / Missing configs
After all of my tests, here is the list of all problems I have encountered under which ROM versions:
No floating video call window when call is unfocused. When unfocused, other person sees black screen until I get back the video call in full screen focus - Facebook Messenger (Stock rom v7.0) this issue does not happen on roms higher than v7.x, floating video call is possible with v8.x and higher roms.
Dark mode unavailable or requires heavy tweaks to fake or achieve a similar effect in OS, example, dark mode in the system settings menus - System configuration menus (Stock rom v7.x)
Camera's picture taking is not syncing with flash, therefor, picture is taken WITHOUT the flash leading to dark pictures - Default camera app (Stock roms higher than v7.0 and all AOSP roms)
Lower than usual voice recording audio - Facebook Messenger (sending a voice recording), Default camera app (all AOSP roms)
Unable to see the internal storage of my device in Windows Explorer - LineageOS roms (some custom roms do work that are not pure LineageOS)
Bluetooth connecting but no audio is directed to the device - Facebook Messenger and all other system sounds and music (AOSP roms higher than v7.x)
Bluetooth causes Facebook Messenger to drop connection when in use with BT device. Once disconnected, call ceases to drop - Facebook Messenger (AOSP roms)
Apps and system a tiny bit less responsive - Facebook game Words with Friends, Home screen and configs (Stock rom v7.0)
Contacts not syncing - GS Wave (AOSP roms with Open GApps Pico and Nano)
Username and passwords not automatically filled from stored passwords in Google account - Facebook, Reddit (All roms)
GMail dark mode and dark mode option unavailable - GMail (Stock rom v7.x)
Some games do not install or simply unavailable from Google Play - Super Mario Run (Highly debloated Stock rom v7.0)
Initial setup crashes after configuring the first time wifi connection, Google's update checking fails (AOSP roms with Open GApps)
When resizing the DP from 360 to 480 in the developper options, keyboard does not stretch to the entire screen width - System (Stock rom v7.x)
Lack of keyboard customization such as enabeling the numbers row instead of integrating them in the letter keys with long touch - System (all AOSP roms)
Random reboots or total system freeze. Very minimal and rare, not enough to remember too much about it, but still happened - System (Stock rom v7.0 other than SamStock)
Tests
My phone: Canadian Flat SM-G920W8
As of today, I have tested Ultimate Nougate, Oreo, Unofficial Lineage OS 14.1-17.1, FlynOS, NexusOS, S8 ports Note 8 ports, ViperOS, Marduck, SamStock, DotOS plus many other derivatives of LineageOS 16 and 17.1. If a rom was not mentioning compatibility with W8 version, I'd try using a compatible Kernel which seems to make the roms work and boot properly but most of these tests were performed with roms that stated supporting the T or W8 variants.
First test was to actually go through the Install process which Ultimate Oreo and 1 or 2 others failed. The amount of failed installs is very neglectible. Next was to actually boot into the OS. I got a few boot loops due to Kernel incompatibilities, again, just 1 or 2 failed REALLY and a few others were my fault for installing a wrong Kernel. So nothing to mention here too. Next was to actually be able to use the Camera app without doing anything else. All AOSP roms failed this. I simply opened the app, enabled flash and took a picture in a dark place. Picture has never been taken properly. Camera flashes correctly but picture is taken AFTER the flash turns out. Open Camera with the Camera API 2 enabled solved this issue.
Is was now left with rooting my phone. Note that most Stock roms and some AOSP roms have their own pre-built root which I utterly hate. Magisk is available and easily installable and works super fine so I do not need an old outdated version of Super SU or Magisk pre-installed. If the rom had Magisk pre-installed, I'd simply flash the Magisk app over it before booting to be at the latest version. I also needed to install Open GApps on AOSP roms and configure it. This was much easier to do when having a first time NO OPEN GAPPS intial boot. Basically, boot the first time without Open GApps, then reboot and install Open GApps and reboot to system, this resolves the wifi issue.
After all of this, it's time to let Google Play update everything it has to before starting to use Google Play and installing our apps. Turns out that I hate pretty much all of the launchers out there. They all have weird lacks. Lack of options, lack of configuration or no support for notification dots or a payment is needed to unlock this feature, lack of icon and folder lables. I tried the major ones and I even installed the hacked version available as torrents and I was not impressed by any one of them. Microsoft Launcher is the best one I know that offers enough options to configure what I want AND enables notification dots freely. The only last thing they could make available is the possibility to configure folder background colors and transparency and icon styles. To my opinion, that's all that's missing. I DO NOT use gestures so no comment on this.
Verdict
I absolutely NEED my bluetooth to work and I need this camera app to work flawlessly. This means that I am left with one single option. That is:
Stable Stock (Touchwiz based) rom version 7.0 (Nougat)
I tested some nice ones but again, I run into some issues, therefor:
MY RECOMMENDATION: SamStock ROM
ALTERNATIVELY, My Re-Pack of the above ROM: SamStock ROM (Lightly Debloated)
The only Problem I fell upon is the download which required me to use a separate download manager to download this rom from Android File Host. I also am displeased that SamStock DOES include his own version of Magisk integrated inside the rom so after rom installation, I have to flash MY version of Magisk immediately before booting. This rom is also completely Stock which means NO debloating, Everything is there, from Samsung apps to Google apps. Knox is the only thing that got removed. So this is also a very big file to download, almost 2gb when some roms go far below the 1gb size. So it's probably the most space greedy rom out there, but it's also the one I have the least problems with.
Why not the other roms such as Marduk? Because they are not 100% stock, they are moded stock roms with the author's personal touches and possible kernels. The customized roms brought some awkward issues at moments and made the phone unstable with some rare but random reboots and total freeze requiring me to hard reboot the phone using "Volume Down + Home + Power". Some others just had a weird issue where some apps and games were not available to download on Google Play while as with a same v7.0 rom like SamStock, these were available for download.
As for AOSP roms, the camera and bluetooth issues are just too major to make the roms usable on a daily basis. Open Camera DOES resolve the camera image issue but does not resolve the low volume issue.
I hope this will help any of you out there to clarify your decision on what to install. I did my job in trying pretty much all I could download from XDA for my version of the phone. I recon that some exceptions may happen and that you may have not run into any of the issues I listed. Please feel free to comment.
Reference and downloads
If you want a good list and explanations and valuable links for downloads, please checkout the website I dedicated for the Canadian model but also valid for other variants: http://dr.mywebcommunity.org/g920w8/
Website last update: 2021-09-01
Website update notes
2021-09-01
• Added my own "SamStock ROM (Lightly Debloated)" in the list
• Added "Recommended" tags in the "Downloads and links" section
• Added my recommended android launcher "Microsoft Launcher" in the apps list
Mod-coversation removed following up a personal conversation. Thank you XDA mods for your concerns about your online community!
I updated the website to include more information and added a few more links in the Downloads section. I also added a small menu to to make the navigation in the Downloads and links section a bit easier.
I also added a small text file listing the apps that can safely be removed in zipped Stock ROMS. Here's the direct link, it's also available in the "Downloads and links" section: http://dr.mywebcommunity.org/g920w8/debloat/debloat_safe.txt
OnePlus 8T ColorOS 13.0.0 F.03 Full Package
ChangelogNew design
Added aquatic design accent color to enhance visual comfort
The new aquatic animation is vivid, the animation is integrated into the aquatic design concept, and the style is real and flexible
Added world clock light chasing technology, based on the sun and moon orientation to simulate the real projection effect
Added home screen world clock display clock information for different time zones
Upgraded the quantum animation engine to version 4.0, added new behavior judgment, can recognize complex gestures, and optimize the interaction mode
Optimize ui levels for a clear and orderly visual experience
Optimize the animation effects and simulate the trajectory of real physical motion, the effect is natural and consistent
Optimize the responsive layout of the interface, adapt to different sizes of screens, and improve visual reading comfort
Optimize card design, classify and integrate information, and improve the speed of information acquisition
Optimize fonts, more coordinated typography, and increase legibility
Optimize the system icons, adopt the latest color system, more recognizable, and enhance the overall texture
Optimize the system illustration, integrate multiculturalism, and enrich the illustration content
Efficient and convenient
Added intelligent meeting assistant to improve the meeting network and shorthand experience, and increase notification light reminders
Added support for one-type meetings and intelligent collation of meeting minutes to improve office efficiency
Added large folders, a new desktop folder experience, one step to open the folder application, support sliding page turning
Added double-click the power button to quickly display the health code
Added Media Playback Center to optimize the control center operation experience
Add intelligent schedule management and conflict reminders to reasonably arrange personal time
Added support for one-click calendar import dingtalk schedule, one-click add mail schedule
Added support for event recognition, which can identify the current interface event and import it to the calendar with one click through the screen recognition function
Added screenshot editing support for graffiti, upgrade graffiti brush
Added support for desktop added cards, providing more personalized information display and enriching desktop playability
Upgrade sticky note graffiti, support direct marking and graffiti on the graphics, recording more efficiently
Upgrade Super Recording to version 2.0 to enhance search capabilities and support export of graphic data
personalize
Added a time screen display to provide more personalized style settings for the screen
Optimize the portrait screen display, support a variety of brushes and line colors
Security and privacy
Added a one-click automatic coding function for sharing pictures to identify and blur personal information in chat records to protect privacy and security
Added permission suggestions, intelligently recommended permissions, and improved the security of the user
Added anti-malware induction application function, support intelligent blocking of malicious pop-up windows and advertisements
Added timed elimination of clipboard content to protect personal privacy information
Optimize private vaults with advanced AES full file encryption for enhanced private file security
Health care
Added automatic switch to children's mode when using the children's space browser to protect children's health
Added children's space ambient light detection to trigger reminders
The new children's space automatically turns on the eye protection mode to protect children's vision
Added family space to view family health data and fully protect and care for family members
Performance optimization
Optimize the openness of ear return, build an ecosystem of ear return capacity, and facilitate access to tripartite applications
Gaming experience
Upgrade HyperBoost GPA Frame Stabilization Technology to version 4.0 to achieve stable frame rates in key scenarios, balancing performance and power consumption
Download Links
https://gauss-compotacostauto-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-3905d7f694ac88db7ad3a49c0f3e88b1/component-ota/22/08/31/e19686e8408c43679c6c010aa8589a90.zip
https://gauss-componentotacostmanual-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-3905d7f694ac88db7ad3a49c0f3e88b1/component-ota/22/08/31/e19686e8408c43679c6c010aa8589a90.zip
https://gauss-otacostauto-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-3905d7f694ac88db7ad3a49c0f3e88b1/component-ota/22/08/31/e19686e8408c43679c6c010aa8589a90.zip
https://gauss-otacostmanual-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-3905d7f694ac88db7ad3a49c0f3e88b1/component-ota/22/08/31/e19686e8408c43679c6c010aa8589a90.zip
https://component-ota-afs.coloros.com/component-ota/22/08/31/e19686e8408c43679c6c010aa8589a90.zip
https://componentota-auto-cn.allawnfs.com/component-ota/22/08/31/e19686e8408c43679c6c010aa8589a90.zip
https://componentota-manual-cn.allawnfs.com/component-ota/22/08/31/e19686e8408c43679c6c010aa8589a90.zip
Flashing
You can flash it over the latest ColorOS 12.1 via local upgrade.
From OOS12, you have to go back to OOS11 and then update to ColorOS12.1 and then to ColorOS13
You can go back to old version via downgrade zips in the same way as usual from OOS12 or ColorOS12.
P.S. As usual this is closed beta version and I am not responsible for any damage to the devices and flash it at on your own risk. Also, this is not the original thread and its completely a copy of external source.
ROM for EU?
New updates will be posting here?
amutyarm said:
ROM for EU?
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This version is Chinese, and you can flash on any other build. But there will be chinese bloatwares though you can remove that via adb or other tools.
OnePlus 8T ColorOS 13.0.0 F.04 full package
Download links:
https://gauss-compotacostauto-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-fd9bd3e6f70c4fbb6aa8c3b6e1d02f69/component-ota/22/09/09/967e56ca54044e2e9f7d43284aa8d4c0.zip
https://componentota-manual-cn.allawnfs.com/component-ota/22/09/09/967e56ca54044e2e9f7d43284aa8d4c0.zip
https://componentota-auto-cn.allawnfs.com/component-ota/22/09/09/967e56ca54044e2e9f7d43284aa8d4c0.zip
OnePlus 8T ColorOS 13.0.0 F.05 full packageDownload links:
https://componentota-manual-cn.allawnfs.com/component-ota/22/09/15/fc5fa115f6e44fa289c49381d80a1d18.zip
https://gauss-otacostmanual-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-6888933974dddb92c1e6549a41cd4db0/component-ota/22/09/15/fc5fa115f6e44fa289c49381d80a1d18.zip
https://gauss-componentotacostmanual-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-6888933974dddb92c1e6549a41cd4db0/component-ota/22/09/15/fc5fa115f6e44fa289c49381d80a1d18.zip
OnePlus 8T Downgrade Package ColorOS 12.1 C.34Used to downgrade from ColorOS 13 to ColorOS 12.1, extracted from the official downgrade tool
Received feedback, there is a possibility of bricking, please use it with caution
https://downgradefs.coloros.com/downgrade/22/09/07/1a8d566a93ea45d5bc408a7ab62c9043.zip
Note: Though i have tried all the builds including downgrade build without bricking, please use these at your own risk and i am not responsible for any loss.
Screenshots of the latest ColorOs F.05
You can create and login to heytap ID using your email than phone number which helps to use all the security features in ColorOS. For that when asks for phone number for OTP just replace that with email ID and that does the job. But unfortunately as usual safety net does not pass so have to install all needed banking apps before migrating if need those. Also I am a nonroot user so not sure of root and magisk mods.
How can I flash gapps to cos 13? pls help me
Kaykobad said:
How can I flash gapps to cos 13? pls help me
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If going from OOS 11 or 12, all the Google stuff will be retained if you flash ColorOS over it.
Kaykobad said:
How can I flash gapps to cos 13? pls help medo u
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Kaykobad said:
How can I flash gapps to cos 13? pls help me
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Flashing gapps is normally done play Store apk file but I don't have any idea are u talking about gapps or Google services?