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[D6603][BETA][OFFICIAL]Sony Official Android 6.0 Marshmallow - Beta testing

With a considerable delay, Sony is inviting users from Spain, Italy and Netherlands, to beta-test new official Android M firmware.
Source: http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-external-link/xperia-beta-program-android-apps-on-google-play/
Direct link to Beta: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.xperiabeta.signup
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I think we are all looking forward to see it in action, and from the beginning, one of the most important question:
Will this firmware be using Verfied Boot (aka. dm-verity) to protect the system?
because if yes, it will render the system unrootable on Locked Bootloader...
So guys and girls from ES, IT and NL ... go on, write your thoughts....
UPDATE 12. March 2016
INSTALLING
You can decide if you want to "install" original unmodified firmware by flashing zip file in recovery or restoring backup of Android M. In any way you need to be on pre-rooted latest Lollipop (v .264) before flashing. Reflash stock if you are on custom ROM. The reason is that this firmware needs bootloader and baseband from v.264 to work.
So to use backup of original Android M Beta:
This was kindly provided by @juanpirulo http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65777398&postcount=158 and steps to install from @jjwrongjj http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-sony-official-android-6-0-t3312448/post65781545.
To flash zip:
There is flashable firmware available thanks to @masuods70 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65871019&postcount=440
For D6633 dual
Users of DualSIM D6633 can flash patch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65877968&postcount=459
ROOTING
This ROM is can be currently rooted with /system R/W access on both LB/UB - need to root in recovery after flashing the system
To root both firmwares you need to stay in the recovery after flash/restore and flash SuperSU, byeselinux and RICdefeat.
There is no prerooted zip available at the moment.
THERE is NO RECOVERY for locked bootloaders.
There is dedicated ROOTING thread by bro @wolbreak
The first good news is that dm-verity is DISABLED on this Beta Marshmallow and it means that the firmware can be rooted. As @Black_Eyes found, rooting can be done with KingRoot v.4.82. However, the root is only partial, because it doesn't disable RIC service which is preventing writes to /system (thanks to @lee480 @shoey63 @EricCartmanez )
I am sure this is excellent news as surely guys are now working on RIC part of the deal.
This news also means, that it can probably be pre-rooted as soon as FTF will be available.

Annoying it's restricted. Sony really are going slow with Marshmallow!

Xperia Beta Program Apk Link => https://www.adrive.com/public/zgwRJY.html
I think add first post for link
I'm from TURKEY but ı ınstall this apk and sıgn beta program

bugra333 said:
Xperia Beta Program Apk Link => https://www.adrive.com/public/zgwRJY.html
I think add first post for link
I'm from TURKEY but ı ınstall this apk and sıgn beta program
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In OP there is already official link for app through Google Store.
Did you already received e-mail that you have been accepted as beta tester? Or just registered and waiting for what is going to happen?

I install the apk and receive a confirmation to my email. Live in Norway signed from Swedish IP with VPN.
XperiaBetaProgram
Thank you for signing up to Sony Mobile’s Xperia Beta Program. You will receive an email notification once the activity is about to start.
Kind Regards,
Xperia Beta Program
edit: The official link say that non of my devices are compatible and unable to install. The direct link with apk it works for me and sign up.

veskostoev said:
I install the apk and receive a confirmation to my email. Live in Norway signed from Swedish IP with VPN.
XperiaBetaProgram
Thank you for signing up to Sony Mobile’s Xperia Beta Program. You will receive an email notification once the activity is about to start.
Kind Regards,
Xperia Beta Program
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Ok, thanks for info, let's see how it goes. Last time with Concept also everybody got sign-up confirmation, but not everybody got actual confirmation for beta testing..

ondrejvaroscak said:
Ok, thanks for info, let's see how it goes. Last time with Concept also everybody got sign-up confirmation, but not everybody got actual confirmation for beta testing..
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I got also the first time but i never install it
Great news everyone! You have been selected to participate in phase 2 of the Sony Mobile concept initiative. What this means is that you will be part of a select group receiving a roll-out of our concept software running Marshmallow, with the opportunity to directly influence future releases of this software.
Getting started
You have already been invited to our Google+ community. A majority of the communication will be handled from here.
Please take your time to read through the “How to get started” section in the community.
Here you will find instructions on how to flash the concept software.
https://plus.google.com/communities/*****************
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your user data will be lost when installing the concept software unless you follow the instructions on how to migrate and backup your data in this post: https://plus.google.com/********************×
The post will be available as soon as you accept your invitation to the g+ community.
We are looking forward to your comments and feedback, let’s rock!
See you in the G+ community!

veskostoev said:
I got also the first time but i never install it
Great news everyone! You have been selected to participate in phase 2 of the Sony Mobile concept initiative. What this means is that you will be part of a select group receiving a roll-out of our concept software running Marshmallow, with the opportunity to directly influence future releases of this software.
Getting started
You have already been invited to our Google+ community. A majority of the communication will be handled from here.
Please take your time to read through the “How to get started” section in the community.
Here you will find instructions on how to flash the concept software.
https://plus.google.com/communities/*****************
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your user data will be lost when installing the concept software unless you follow the instructions on how to migrate and backup your data in this post: https://plus.google.com/********************×
The post will be available as soon as you accept your invitation to the g+ community.
We are looking forward to your comments and feedback, let’s rock!
See you in the G+ community!
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I think that e-mail is from Concept, not from this Beta... alright?

FTF anyone ?

DennisDD78 said:
FTF anyone ?
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I think it is too early, they just begun with registrations...

Registry started 03.february.

dkionline said:
Registry started 03.february.
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Yes, they take some time. I am sure, if anybody would have this firmware already installed, we would know it here in XDA Forums...

ondrejvaroscak said:
Yes, they take some time. I am sure, if anybody would have this firmware already installed, we would know it here in XDA Forums...
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I wonder what Sony will do with the Small App whole thing seeing the Concept doesn't have one. Please anybody who have joined this Beta, to post a picture about how the Small Apps getting implemented there.

hansip87 said:
I wonder what Sony will do with the Small App whole thing seeing the Concept doesn't have one. Please anybody who have joined this Beta, to post a picture about how the Small Apps getting implemented there.
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If I recall correctly the lollipop concept didn't have small apps either. The concept is just that a concept. I don't see Sony removing any of their signature features like small apps or stamina mode. I just hope that marshmallow brings us the automatic Headphone compensation from the z5 since that can't be ported. I have tried

ondrejvaroscak said:
I think that e-mail is from Concept, not from this Beta... alright?
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Yes first post is from Beta second is from Concept November 2015.

Sony will not remove small app function
But i'm wonder what sony will change how it looks in MM.
Hope the Beta program will come next week, so we can see what sony will do on their old UI.

ReadReadz said:
Sony will not remove small app function
But i'm wonder what sony will change how it looks in MM.
Hope the Beta program will come next week, so we can see what sony will do on their old UI.
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I think it will not have any changes there. What concerns me is that Google restrict Overlay apps by default so one should turn it on all the way on the Setting page. If Sony can automatically enable the setting, it's great

I registered for Beta too without VPN and got the Confirmation Email already, now lets see if they choose me again. On Concept i was invited to test already. I hope dm-verity will not be included but i think that it will probably be included because of Security reasons like in all new Xperias above Z3.

I'm on the current 6.0.1 concept. The Beta program seems to be incompatible with this ROM. I assume we'll have to wait for the FTF file or at least downgrade to official 5.1.1?
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humzaahmed155 said:
I'm on the current 6.0.1 concept. The Beta program seems to be incompatible with this ROM. I assume we'll have to wait for the FTF file or at least downgrade to official 5.1.1?
Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk
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I would do it clean way, fresh clean stock .264 and go..

Where to download International firmware?

I bought for my wife from Geekbuying, it has multi language, but looks like Chinese firmware, and no Google anything. Other website selling the same phone with International firmware and with Google services.
I hope an OTA, or a custom rom for this soon. Or someone can point me out to where that International firmware is.
Thanks,
Gran

Gran Mastah said:
I bought for my wife from Geekbuying, it has multi language, but looks like Chinese firmware, and no Google anything. Other website selling the same phone with International firmware and with Google services.
I hope an OTA, or a custom rom for this soon. Or someone can point me out to where that International firmware is.
Thanks,
Gran
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Your rom is multilanguage as every other rom. Sadly Google play isn't working on any of that. There is no international firmware at the moment. The advertisings on the shops are false.

Hello
There is no international firmware for the Z17.
The vendors are putting custom ROMS with multilanguage with or without google services but they have a great inconvenience, you will not be able to receive updates by OTA.

XoanCarlos said:
Hello
There is no international firmware for the Z17.
The vendors are putting custom ROMS with multilanguage with or without google services but they have a great inconvenience, you will not be able to receive updates by OTA.
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Very disappointing. Such a great looking phone, and specs. Premium feel, way better looking than my Oneplus 5, and water resistant, nicer camera (although video at night time shooting was better with my Oneplus 5). It's nice to have both phone in hands and compare, fortunately for me I have no Jelly issue with the 5. Right now I have downloaded apk of certain droid apps she wants. I can't install Youtube with no Google, so I installed Opera browser and have her access Youtube that way.
Hoping the Nubia people will release Global/International ROM/Firmware soon, or some very capable XDA members here make a custom rom.

Nubia Z17 bought in Aliexpress, unofficial ROM, is a custom ROM with Google services and google store installed. Fake! Impossible to upgrade to not being the official ROM of Nubia. Open dispute in Aliexpress, I ordered with the original Chinese firmware and the seller stated that it would be so. Lie.
Enviado desde mi MHA-L09 mediante Tapatalk

Neomicina33 said:
Nubia Z17 bought in Aliexpress, unofficial ROM, is a custom ROM with Google services and google store installed. Fake! Impossible to upgrade to not being the official ROM of Nubia. Open dispute in Aliexpress, I ordered with the original Chinese firmware and the seller stated that it would be so. Lie.
Enviado desde mi MHA-L09 mediante Tapatalk
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Hi, what's fake? Them mentioning that it comes with Google services pre-installed and functioning or that you'll not be able to do OTAs latter, since it's a custom ROM.
IMO it's more important to have a functioning Google framework for the time being, until an International/Global ROM is officially released. In a near future, I guess it will be possible to unlock easily the bootloader and install from the recovery whatever ROM you want, Global or, hopefully, mainstream custom ROMs from the wonderful developers here in xda.

Exactly, custom ROM, it is not possible to upgrade to the latest firmware that Nubia took out. For me Google services are not indispensable. When I buy an original Chinese mobile, I always ask that the ROM be the Chinese (Meizu, Xiaomi ...) Problem: System update does not appear, does not support SD, does not recognize OTG. That is, I have a good mobile full of bugs (wifi, button back, battery, performance that improves the first OTA) and for now with no possibility to install its original firmware. Disappointed.
Photos: custom ROM on my phone vs official ROM.
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Hi, what's fake? Them mentioning that it comes with Google services pre-installed and functioning or that you'll not be able to do OTAs latter, since it's a custom ROM.
IMO it's more important to have a functioning Google framework for the time being, until an International/Global ROM is officially released. In a near future, I guess it will be possible to unlock easily the bootloader and install from the recovery whatever ROM you want, Global or, hopefully, mainstream custom ROMs from the wonderful developers here in xda.
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No, them say... chinese firmware. Google Store it does not work.
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/595d33b331fb0/IMG_20170705_204437.png?

Gran Mastah said:
Very disappointing. Such a great looking phone, and specs. Premium feel, way better looking than my Oneplus 5, and water resistant, nicer camera (although video at night time shooting was better with my Oneplus 5). It's nice to have both phone in hands and compare, fortunately for me I have no Jelly issue with the 5. Right now I have downloaded apk of certain droid apps she wants. I can't install Youtube with no Google, so I installed Opera browser and have her access Youtube that way..
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Does it have EIS for video recording?
Would OGTube work for YouTube? It's on xda

Neomicina33 said:
Exactly, custom ROM, it is not possible to upgrade to the latest firmware that Nubia took out. For me Google services are not indispensable. When I buy an original Chinese mobile, I always ask that the ROM be the Chinese (Meizu, Xiaomi ...) Problem: System update does not appear, does not support SD, does not recognize OTG. That is, I have a good mobile full of bugs (wifi, button back, battery, performance that improves the first OTA) and for now with no possibility to install its original firmware. Disappointed.
Photos: custom ROM on my phone vs official ROM.View attachment 4202593
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Now I understand your frustration. Until it's possible to unlock the bootloader you're pretty much hopeless

ı contacted support they saıd we have no plan to make ınternatıonal rom in present.

sewkanteam said:
ı contacted support they saıd we have no plan to make ınternatıonal rom in present.
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Hi,
I do not understand...
When I bought the phone (~= 15 or 20 days ago), it was clearly mentioned ( the text was at the beginning the of detailed specifications) on the GeekBuying web page the Gaps are not available.
I'd a look today (that night ), this text is removed.
I suppose there is a new release ?
I sent an email to GeekBuying to have more information.
Best regards (from France)

There is NO official International Firmware for the Z17. The Z17 ist not meant to be sold outside China (any may never be). There ARE alot custom firmwares with GAPPS like Gearbest is selling.
You wan't to have smartphone, where everything is working out of the box? Don't buy a Z17, buy a Z11 or someother.

dragon-tmd said:
There is NO official International Firmware for the Z17. The Z17 ist not meant to be sold outside China (any may never be). There ARE alot custom firmwares with GAPPS like Gearbest is selling.
You wan't to have smartphone, where everything is working out of the box? Don't buy a Z17, buy a Z11 or someother.
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hi,
I've bought many phone from China which are not selling here (Europe), Jiayu, Cubot, etc. And they work.
I think you like give lessons and there is no debate on that point.
Thanks for your constructive answer.
Cheers

Gran Mastah said:
Very disappointing. Such a great looking phone, and specs. Premium feel, way better looking than my Oneplus 5, and water resistant, nicer camera (although video at night time shooting was better with my Oneplus 5). It's nice to have both phone in hands and compare, fortunately for me I have no Jelly issue with the 5. Right now I have downloaded apk of certain droid apps she wants. I can't install Youtube with no Google, so I installed Opera browser and have her access Youtube that way.
Hoping the Nubia people will release Global/International ROM/Firmware soon, or some very capable XDA members here make a custom rom.
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Could you do a bit of a comparison review of your OnePlus and Z17?
I'm tossing up between Z17, Z17s & OnePlus 5 and would really appreciate your input on the differences between them since you own both models!

Hi Bunta126, have a look to the ROMS. If Oneplus has an international one, take it. For now, no international ROM for the Z17.

Nubia Z17 NX563J
Hello everybody
guys help me with my smartphone after unsuccessful firmware and cleanup twrp the smartphone does not load at all even the logo does not show. I tried downloading the recovery twrp no response to your button: wallbash :: wallbash: already a month without a smartphone on the shelf, please guys who can help all tried except for the firmware of three files QFIL smartphone to see the comp like (Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008) I really hope for the responsive guys

Qiyas25 said:
Nubia Z17 NX563J
Hello everybody
guys help me with my smartphone after unsuccessful firmware and cleanup twrp the smartphone does not load at all even the logo does not show. I tried downloading the recovery twrp no response to your button: wallbash :: wallbash: already a month without a smartphone on the shelf, please guys who can help all tried except for the firmware of three files QFIL smartphone to see the comp like (Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008) I really hope for the responsive guys
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Maybe do it like that

MacLaughlin said:
Maybe do it like that
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Yes, I know it
ZTE NX563J z17
QFIL the FILES you need ( firmware 3 files ) !!!:crying::crying:

Qiyas25 said:
Yes, I know it
ZTE NX563J z17
QFIL the FILES you need ( firmware 3 files ) !!!:crying::crying:
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Try contacting nubia support.

Has anyone tried the 12.0.1.0 rom from this site?

Hi
Has anyone tried this rom?
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
Are they legit?

No but looks pretty legit tho the one i just installed i cant seem to root rn but its from this link:
Redmi 7A – MIUI Download Xiaomi Official ROM

mike500005 said:
No but looks pretty legit tho the one i just installed i cant seem to root rn but its from this link:
Redmi 7A – MIUI Download Xiaomi Official ROM
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They have the same MD5 hash. Thanks.
[EDIT] Just instaled this ROM, all seems to be fine.

the "Full Rom" download-button on this site, lets say for example:
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/m...0.QCMMIXM/miui/pine/stable/V12.0.1.0.QCMMIXM/
opens up a link, in this case it's
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.QCMMIXM/miui_PINEGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QCMMIXM_0af775655d_10.0.zip
and as you can see it's hosted by miui.com
so the guys from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com are doing nothing more then pointing at the original sources.
therefore it's safe

mYXiao said:
the "Full Rom" download-button on this site, lets say for example:
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/m...0.QCMMIXM/miui/pine/stable/V12.0.1.0.QCMMIXM/
opens up a link, in this case it's
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.QCMMIXM/miui_PINEGlobal_V12.0.1.0.QCMMIXM_0af775655d_10.0.zip
and as you can see it's hosted by miui.com
so the guys from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com are doing nothing more then pointing at the original sources.
therefore it's safe
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Well spotted!

What is this crDroid mystery build?

TLDR: Found some crDROID build that works flawlessly. Tho couldnt find this rom listed on any credible sources (such as XDA). Naturally suspicious. But do want. Anyone else used this rom or saw any info on it? Details below:
- I've been looking for a LineageOS 17.1 build for my phone, G530FZ Galaxy Grand Prime (or "gprimeltexx") to switch to from LineageOS 18 due to slowdowns and short battery life on newer version.
- Followed >THIS< link on >THAT< XDA thread, which landed me on androidfilehost.com.
- While LOS17.1 rom was downloading, I've decided to use the site search to look for "gprimeltexx".
- This is the result:
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- Unexpectedly, the crDroid 7.11 (Android 11) build for g530FZ (highlighted) showed up in the search.
- It is weird, since previously I've searched high and low for crDroid build for g530FZ that is newer than 2018 (xda thread) to no avail.
- Scouring the google and duckduckgo for variations of "crDroid 7.11 grand prime" yielded no results EXCEPT this androidfilehost file. Searching for the highlighted rom filename shows ONLY this androidfilehost link in the results.
- Since my phone was long wiped anyway, I've decided to download and flash this crDroid rom via TWRP.
- Surprisingly, it did flash, and after about 5 min of initialization I was prompted to go through regular Android initial setup (language, etc)
- Even more surprises: despite running Android 11 (which has always been slow on the prehistoric Grand Prime), this crDroid rom runs very fast even with all the fancy animations (which mercilessly lagged the device on lineageos 18)
I am tempted to use this rom as my main phone os. HOWEVER, given that it came from a totally random source and has no info on it on XDA, I am naturally hesitant. Could anyone could clarify the following please:
Does this ROM come from XDA or some other credible sources? I've searched on it myself couldnt find anything, but maybe I've missed something that you know.
Any way to check whether this rom sends/receives sus data?
Developer of the ROM is listed as "AaronPhilips101". Does that ring a bell?
the mere existence of this crDroid rom (and other unofficial versions) indicates it can be built on G530FZ. Are there any tutorials on how to build it from source for this particular device (g530FZ)?

install telegram and contact dev

Totesnochill said:
TLDR: Found some crDROID build that works flawlessly. Tho couldnt find this rom listed on any credible sources (such as XDA). Naturally suspicious. But do want. Anyone else used this rom or saw any info on it? Details below:
- I've been looking for a LineageOS 17.1 build for my phone, G530FZ Galaxy Grand Prime (or "gprimeltexx") to switch to from LineageOS 18 due to slowdowns and short battery life on newer version.
- Followed >THIS< link on >THAT< XDA thread, which landed me on androidfilehost.com.
- While LOS17.1 rom was downloading, I've decided to use the site search to look for "gprimeltexx".
- This is the result:
Spoiler: Screenshot
View attachment 5552979
- Unexpectedly, the crDroid 7.11 (Android 11) build for g530FZ (highlighted) showed up in the search.
- It is weird, since previously I've searched high and low for crDroid build for g530FZ that is newer than 2018 (xda thread) to no avail.
- Scouring the google and duckduckgo for variations of "crDroid 7.11 grand prime" yielded no results EXCEPT this androidfilehost file. Searching for the highlighted rom filename shows ONLY this androidfilehost link in the results.
- Since my phone was long wiped anyway, I've decided to download and flash this crDroid rom via TWRP.
- Surprisingly, it did flash, and after about 5 min of initialization I was prompted to go through regular Android initial setup (language, etc)
- Even more surprises: despite running Android 11 (which has always been slow on the prehistoric Grand Prime), this crDroid rom runs very fast even with all the fancy animations (which mercilessly lagged the device on lineageos 18)
I am tempted to use this rom as my main phone os. HOWEVER, given that it came from a totally random source and has no info on it on XDA, I am naturally hesitant. Could anyone could clarify the following please:
Does this ROM come from XDA or some other credible sources? I've searched on it myself couldnt find anything, but maybe I've missed something that you know.
Any way to check whether this rom sends/receives sus data?
Developer of the ROM is listed as "AaronPhilips101". Does that ring a bell?
the mere existence of this crDroid rom (and other unofficial versions) indicates it can be built on G530FZ. Are there any tutorials on how to build it from source for this particular device (g530FZ)?
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yeah I know AaronPhilips101, it's on the gprime group on telegram. i don't know if he built something else but yeah it's weird that he didn't create any thread for that
I remember one day he asked me to use my source trees, probably to build this rom. so it should be safe I think.
Well on how to build a rom there is a good starting guide here https://itexpert120.github.io/blog/building-android/

Gabboxl said:
yeah I know AaronPhilips101, it's on the gprime group on telegram. i don't know if he built something else but yeah it's weird that he didn't create any thread for that
I remember one day he asked me to use my source trees, probably to build this rom. so it should be safe I think.
Well on how to build a rom there is a good starting guide here https://itexpert120.github.io/blog/building-android/
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The Android build how-to article is especially interesting. Thanks a lot for the tips! Just one more question pls - what is that gprime telegram group you've mentioned? Is it public or invite-only?

Totesnochill said:
The Android build how-to article is especially interesting. Thanks a lot for the tips! Just one more question pls - what is that gprime telegram group you've mentioned? Is it public or invite-only?
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No problem, if you have any questions just ask : )
You can join the group at @grandprimedev. it's a little dead as of now, I think the gprime community had its time already haha ; )

Gabboxl said:
You can join the group at @grandprimedev.
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Thanks again! I'll check it out.
Gabboxl:
it's a little dead as of now, I think the gprime community had its time already haha ; )
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Hahah, makes sense. Still, worth checking out. Gprimes were resilient little phones. Mine still stubbornly works no matter how much abuse (and water damage) it has been subjected to over the years. Guess just like the phone, the community around it still refuses to fully die out XD.

Totesnochill said:
TLDR: Found some crDROID build that works flawlessly. Tho couldnt find this rom listed on any credible sources (such as XDA). Naturally suspicious. But do want. Anyone else used this rom or saw any info on it? Details below:
- I've been looking for a LineageOS 17.1 build for my phone, G530FZ Galaxy Grand Prime (or "gprimeltexx") to switch to from LineageOS 18 due to slowdowns and short battery life on newer version.
- Followed >THIS< link on >THAT< XDA thread, which landed me on androidfilehost.com.
- While LOS17.1 rom was downloading, I've decided to use the site search to look for "gprimeltexx".
- This is the result:
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- Unexpectedly, the crDroid 7.11 (Android 11) build for g530FZ (highlighted) showed up in the search.
- It is weird, since previously I've searched high and low for crDroid build for g530FZ that is newer than 2018 (xda thread) to no avail.
- Scouring the google and duckduckgo for variations of "crDroid 7.11 grand prime" yielded no results EXCEPT this androidfilehost file. Searching for the highlighted rom filename shows ONLY this androidfilehost link in the results.
- Since my phone was long wiped anyway, I've decided to download and flash this crDroid rom via TWRP.
- Surprisingly, it did flash, and after about 5 min of initialization I was prompted to go through regular Android initial setup (language, etc)
- Even more surprises: despite running Android 11 (which has always been slow on the prehistoric Grand Prime), this crDroid rom runs very fast even with all the fancy animations (which mercilessly lagged the device on lineageos 18)
I am tempted to use this rom as my main phone os. HOWEVER, given that it came from a totally random source and has no info on it on XDA, I am naturally hesitant. Could anyone could clarify the following please:
Does this ROM come from XDA or some other credible sources? I've searched on it myself couldnt find anything, but maybe I've missed something that you know.
Any way to check whether this rom sends/receives sus data?
Developer of the ROM is listed as "AaronPhilips101". Does that ring a bell?
the mere existence of this crDroid rom (and other unofficial versions) indicates it can be built on G530FZ. Are there any tutorials on how to build it from source for this particular device (g530FZ)?
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Hello there, Sorry for the late reply
1. Yes the rom is completely safe to use and i built it using Gabriel's trees which you can find here https://github.com/Gabboxl/local_manifests
2. I mainly built this for my personal use so that's why I didn't bother creating an XDA thread for it .

[OFFICIAL] LineageOS 20 for the Nokia 6.1 (2018)/6.1 Plus

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Nokia 6.1 (2018)/6.1 Plus
Code:
- Your warranty is now void.
- You have been warned.
- Use at your own risk.
Introduction:
This is the Official Lineage OS 20 thread for the Nokia 6.1 (2018)/6.1 Plus.
Downloads:
Please follow the install instructions in your device's Wiki page linked below exactly, and make sure your device's firmware matches the required firmware listed.
Nokia 6.1 (2018)​
PL2 - Official builds​
PL2 - My unofficial with Google Apps/Pixel goodies included. Passes SafetyNet by default. OTA's roll roughly once a month. Support not guaranteed or implied.​
Nokia 6.1 Plus​
DRG - Official builds​
DRG - My unofficial with Google Apps/Pixel goodies included. Passes SafetyNet by default. OTA's roll roughly once a month. Support not guaranteed or implied.​
If you don't follow these instructions, or use 3rd party add-ons (like Magisk) please don't expect support here.
Known Bugs:
None.​
Find any? Report them according to this guide.​
Notes:
The only supported GApps package at the moment is MindTheGapps, linked on our Wiki page about gapps.​
Firmware is shipped in the ROM package for this device, so no need to worry about updating it on your own!​
Kernel Source: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_nokia_sdm660

Is this rom based on Android 13?

ardwivedi16 said:
Is this rom based on Android 13?
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yes

very excited waiting

worked my phone, yesterday i tried clean flash but not boot, and today i tried update with sideload and worked

I updated a PL2 device from your inofficial Lineage 19.1 to this one. Worked fine. The camera flash is still not working.

Thanks for your work supporting our devices! This is a bootloop for me on DRG. (It goes directly to a black screen after the Android One logo and immediately resets. It doesn't get to the LOS boot animation.)
I tried even flashing completely back to stock before flashing the rom but got the same result. It might be an issue with your kernel since I can see the LOS boot animation for a brief moment if I flash to a non-LOS boot.img. Still doesn't boot though.
I don't know, maybe other DRG users will have better luck. I appreciate that new A13 roms are being made though.

kazekiri said:
Thanks for your work supporting our devices! This is a bootloop for me on DRG. (It goes directly to a black screen after the Android One logo and immediately resets. It doesn't get to the LOS boot animation.)
I tried even flashing completely back to stock before flashing the rom but got the same result. It might be an issue with your kernel since I can see the LOS boot animation for a brief moment if I flash to a non-LOS boot.img. Still doesn't boot though.
I don't know, maybe other DRG users will have better luck. I appreciate that new A13 roms are being made though.
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flash lineageos 19.1 unofficial first and then update lineageos 20 via adb sideload

backspace123// said:
flash lineageos 19.1 unofficial first and then update lineageos 20 via adb sideload
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I did try adb sideload in lineage recovery, but unfortunately my result was the same whether I used that or TWRP. I think a kernel issue. Maybe the kernel just disagrees with my phone. I have the China X6 6GB variant of DRG. Usually I have no trouble flashing custom roms, but come to think of it, LOS based builds have given me the same bootloop issue on this device in the past.
EDIT 11/17
Today I confirmed that lineage-19.1-20221111-UNOFFICIAL-DRG.zip works perfectly on my DRG, but even if I update from there using LOS recovery adb sideload, lineage-20.0-20221110-UNOFFICIAL-DRG.zip will not get to the LOS boot animation on my DRG. If I replace boot.img with the one from lineage-19.1-20221111-UNOFFICIAL-DRG.zip then it will show the LOS boot animation for a brief moment. Looks like a kernel issue, maybe related to my exact DRG variant (X6 6GB).

kazekiri said:
I did try adb sideload in lineage recovery, but unfortunately my result was the same whether I used that or TWRP. I think a kernel issue. Maybe the kernel just disagrees with my phone. I have the China X6 6GB variant of DRG. Usually I have no trouble flashing custom roms, but come to think of it, LOS based builds have given me the same bootloop issue on this device in the past.
EDIT 11/17
Today I confirmed that lineage-19.1-20221111-UNOFFICIAL-DRG.zip works perfectly on my DRG, but even if I update from there using LOS recovery adb sideload, lineage-20.0-20221110-UNOFFICIAL-DRG.zip will not get to the LOS boot animation on my DRG. If I replace boot.img with the one from lineage-19.1-20221111-UNOFFICIAL-DRG.zip then it will show the LOS boot animation for a brief moment. Looks like a kernel issue, maybe related to my exact DRG variant (X6 6GB).
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on my device worked, i tried update using lineageos19.1 official

schwedenespresso said:
I updated a PL2 device from your inofficial Lineage 19.1 to this one. Worked fine. The camera flash is still not working.
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Hello, regarding the camera, it is quite likely that it is the kernel as such, in fact, in previous versions, LOS 18.1, 17.1, the flash worked from the camera application, but now it does not work, at the time it was published Official LineageOS for this device, the flash has never worked correctly as such (other applications were not able to take the picture with the flash on the camera due to failure in its execution) as if it did with the manufacturer's version, it is possible that the manufacturer has kept some hidden details at the code level or that the driver has not been fully released on the devices so that the developers themselves have difficulties to achieve a 100% functional version (without errors so to speak), the only solution to this problem is install a custom kernel, it seems some users with knowledge in programming found a way to solve the problem with the flash in the camera + the zoom failure as such, I have not found out if the developer would have adapted the kernel for the versions of android 13 for this specific device than if it is available for versions prior to the unofficial LOS 20 available.
Best regards

Hello everyone, for all those who have problems with their recovery (nothing is displayed, but it feels like it works internally), I will leave you a post that I made months ago, the recovery options should be the same for the latest versions, hopefully It is useful for you, remember that the installation process of LineageOS can last more than 4 minutes.
LineageOS recovery instructions for use build 2022-08-30 -When starting the recovery, 4 options will be presented, which are these.
Reboot system now.
Apply update
2.1)For this step I recommend selecting the first option with the power button of the device, which is by ADB
3)Factory Reset
3.1)Format data/factory reset
4. Advance
4.1) advanced options, with this image it will serve to guide you in how many clicks you have to press to access the option with the power button of the device to access one of these options.
Best regards

backspace123// said:
on my device worked, i tried update using lineageos19.1 official
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I'm happy for your man, but it isn't going to work on my DRG. I tried everything, and I am a long-time rom flasher and know what I'm doing. The kernel in this rom will not boot on my specific variant of DRG. I've had issues similar to this with certain roms in the past. There seem to be subtle differences between my DRG and the one that most people have. Most other roms will work on my phone, but occasionally some come with a kernel that will not boot on my phone. It just bootloops immediately after the Android One logo. Doesn't even get to the rom boot animation.
I will try again when the next update is released. It sounds like there are still more changes to the kernel coming.

kazekiri said:
I'm happy for your man, but it isn't going to work on my DRG. I tried everything, and I am a long-time rom flasher and know what I'm doing. The kernel in this rom will not boot on my specific variant of DRG. I've had issues similar to this with certain roms in the past. There seem to be subtle differences between my DRG and the one that most people have. Most other roms will work on my phone, but occasionally some come with a kernel that will not boot on my phone. It just bootloops immediately after the Android One logo. Doesn't even get to the rom boot animation.
I will try again when the next update is released. It sounds like there are still more changes to the kernel coming.
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are you on android 9 or 10 firmware?
And no, no kernel changes coming.

npjohnson said:
are you on android 9 or 10 firmware?
And no, no kernel changes coming.
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Mine should be 10 firmware since I updated to the last DRG OTA just before flashing your ROM.

kazekiri said:
Mine should be 10 firmware since I updated to the last DRG OTA just before flashing your ROM.
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Figured it out - next build should work. give it like, 4 hours.

npjohnson said:
Figured it out - next build should work. give it like, 4 hours.
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Yep. Whatever you did worked! Booted on my DRG. Haven't tested everything yet, but so far seems great.
Thanks! You are one dedicated dev!

So what is everyone using for the camera on this rom? I'm having the common issue where I can only take a few pics before the shutter stops responding, and the phone needs to be restarted before I can take any more pics. Same issue with both gcam and even the camera included with the rom. (DRG)

I have the same camera issue, any solution for DRG?

kazekiri said:
So what is everyone using for the camera on this rom? I'm having the common issue where I can only take a few pics before the shutter stops responding, and the phone needs to be restarted before I can take any more pics. Same issue with both gcam and even the camera included with the rom. (DRG)
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Weird, works on PL2. got logs?