I've use ROMs in the past, but never with the Essential phone. In fact my phone has run so well, I've never even factory reset it a single time, let alone put a ROM on it. But with Essential gone, I need a way to keep my phone secure.
I'm wondering what the best way to keep stock android (nothing wrong with stock) but allow myself to get the latest android updates as they come out. In looking at the ROMs there still seems to be some issues with bugs, and since this phone is my daily driver, I'd like it to be as stable as possible.
So is there:
1) A way to get the PH-1 on stock, but still get the important security updates somehow?
2) A rom available (even if android 9) that works for PH-1 that would be super stable but also get all new security updates?
Thanks in advance for any help.
holodude said:
I've use ROMs in the past, but never with the Essential phone. In fact my phone has run so well, I've never even factory reset it a single time, let alone put a ROM on it. But with Essential gone, I need a way to keep my phone secure.
I'm wondering what the best way to keep stock android (nothing wrong with stock) but allow myself to get the latest android updates as they come out. In looking at the ROMs there still seems to be some issues with bugs, and since this phone is my daily driver, I'd like it to be as stable as possible.
So is there:
1) A way to get the PH-1 on stock, but still get the important security updates somehow?
2) A rom available (even if android 9) that works for PH-1 that would be super stable but also get all new security updates?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Don't want to be rude, but here's the answer:
1. None
2. None
chanh2018 said:
Don't want to be rude, but here's the answer:
1. None
2. None
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I could have sworn I saw something that basically said you can download the latest stock version (that includes security updates) and flash it every time there is a new update. But I guess I could have misunderstood?
holodude said:
I could have sworn I saw something that basically said you can download the latest stock version (that includes security updates) and flash it every time there is a new update. But I guess I could have misunderstood?
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That was the case until Essential went out of business - you could do OTA updates, or download and flash yourself. The stock security updates were only provided by Essential, and the Feb 2020 update was the last one for this phone...
holodude said:
I could have sworn I saw something that basically said you can download the latest stock version (that includes security updates) and flash it every time there is a new update. But I guess I could have misunderstood?
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You are correct: Android GSI. Info >here<
aleph23 said:
Android GSI
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And how would that be "remaining on stock", as per the OP?
holodude said:
I could have sworn I saw something that basically said you can download the latest stock version (that includes security updates) and flash it every time there is a new update. But I guess I could have misunderstood?
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No way to stay on stock & get security updates (well you will get some direct from Google ie the Google Play System Update, the last one shown lower down this page
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01
and can be found in your settings under security, but its only a fraction of patches)
That means your best option is probably the Android 11 GSI when it's out of Developer Preview in a July (?) and hope it's bug free, else Lineage etc .... not that you want custom roms, sorry.
IronRoo said:
No way to stay on stock & get security updates (well you will get some direct from Google ie the Google Play System Update, the last one shown lower down this page
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01
and can be found in your settings under security, but its only a fraction of patches)
That means your best option is probably the Android 11 GSI when it's out of Developer Preview in a July (?) and hope it's bug free, else Lineage etc .... not that you want custom roms, sorry.
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Basically I'm looking for something safe and stable, whether it is ROM or otherwise. Right now I'm stable, but not safe. So you think my best bet is move to Lineage (to become safe) and then switch to the GSI when it is out of developer preview (and stable)?
From what I have read and asked here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/rom-evolution-x-4-1-69-t4073153
This ROM will give you what you are asking for as far as regular security updates are concerned. I have been waiting for Lineage to release an "OFFICIAL" version of Android 10 for our PH-1's but so far nothing. Also I would not mind going on Android 11 but then I do not think that will get monthly security updates either so I am thinking about trying this Evolution ROM out.... I have never worked with a phone with A/B slots so that is my only concern but after reading all the threads I am starting to understand how that works.
Hope this info helps you out.
holodude said:
Right now I'm stable, but not safe.
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Security updates are overrated. ?
SirDigitalKnight said:
From what I have read and asked here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/rom-evolution-x-4-1-69-t4073153
This ROM will give you what you are asking for as far as regular security updates are concerned. I have been waiting for Lineage to release an "OFFICIAL" version of Android 10 for our PH-1's but so far nothing. Also I would not mind going on Android 11 but then I do not think that will get monthly security updates either so I am thinking about trying this Evolution ROM out.... I have never worked with a phone with A/B slots so that is my only concern but after reading all the threads I am starting to understand how that works.
Hope this info helps you out.
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You & your big mouth! ?
https://download.lineageos.org/mata
(actually its been out a while, by the looks of it, but no mention here)
I'm the same boat as you, had hoped to flash LineageOS 17 months ago then move to Android 11 in few months time, guess it's decision time now.
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holodude said:
Basically I'm looking for something safe and stable, whether it is ROM or otherwise. Right now I'm stable, but not safe. So you think my best bet is move to Lineage (to become safe) and then switch to the GSI when it is out of developer preview (and stable)?
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Guess for stability & functionality it would have to be LineageOS.
Looks like May version is ver 17.1 (Android 10), not sure how this compares to previous version re bugs/working functions, but that means previous ver is already a month out of date on security )
edit: see this post also
https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...7-1-essential-ph-1-mata-t4066163/post82606687
Also DO NOT use the Essential USB cable & DO NOT relock boot loader!
SirDigitalKnight said:
From what I have read and asked here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/rom-evolution-x-4-1-69-t4073153
This ROM will give you what you are asking for as far as regular security updates are concerned. I have been waiting for Lineage to release an "OFFICIAL" version of Android 10 for our PH-1's but so far nothing. Also I would not mind going on Android 11 but then I do not think that will get monthly security updates either so I am thinking about trying this Evolution ROM out.... I have never worked with a phone with A/B slots so that is my only concern but after reading all the threads I am starting to understand how that works.
Hope this info helps you out.
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I'm on EvoX the only thing tht is not t working very well, is tht if u fast forward or rewind on Netflix ur phone reboots, hopefully fixed next update, but I'm happy with this ROM, the touch lag is almost non existence for some reason, glad they managed to fix tht. Also L1 certification is still there. The 360 camera workes better in this Rom for some reason. The best part is the customization though, so much
IronRoo said:
You & your big mouth!
https://download.lineageos.org/mata
(actually its been out a while, by the looks of it, but no mention here)
I'm the same boat as you, had hoped to flash LineageOS 17 months ago then move to Android 11 in few months time, guess it's decision time now.
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Guess for stability & functionality it would have to be LineageOS.
Looks like May version is ver 17.1 (Android 10), not sure how this compares to previous version re bugs/working functions, but that means previous ver is already a month out of date on security )
edit: see this post also
https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...7-1-essential-ph-1-mata-t4066163/post82606687
Also DO NOT use the Essential USB cable & DO NOT relock boot loader!
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Very strange that no one has started a new thread in the Custom ROM section about this... (This being an official release version of Lineageos 17.1) you would think it would be bigger news? There is still only an Unofficial thread... strange..
Anyway IronRoo let me know what you decide to do and how it goes... I am still on the fence as my PH-1 is currently working perfect on stock 10 but it is of course on the Feb 29th security patch... plus I haven't done a custom ROM install since my LG G5 but I hear it is like riding a bike... lol :silly::fingers-crossed:
SirDigitalKnight said:
Very strange that no one has started a new thread in the Custom ROM section about this... (This being an official release version of Lineageos 17.1) you would think it would be bigger news? There is still only an Unofficial thread... strange..
Anyway IronRoo let me know what you decide to do and how it goes... I am still on the fence as my PH-1 is currently working perfect on stock 10 but it is of course on the Feb 29th security patch... plus I haven't done a custom ROM install since my LG G5 but I hear it is like riding a bike... lol :silly::fingers-crossed:
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For LOS, I think we should wait until their server is back, and few more releases come out.
LineageOS 17.1 for Essential is so new, only couple releases, and still in updating state.
chanh2018 said:
For LOS, I think we should wait until their server is back, and few more releases come out.
LineageOS 17.1 for Essential is so new, only couple releases, and still in updating state.
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Yes, many will agree, though I'm OK with giving it a go but I need to buy a new high quality USB cable as kid damaged my Samsung one and have only a cheap 6" one which I'm not sure I trust to flash without bricking phone.
SirDigitalKnight said:
Very strange that no one has started a new thread in the Custom ROM section about this... (This being an official release version of Lineageos 17.1) you would think it would be bigger news? There is still only an Unofficial thread... strange..
Anyway IronRoo let me know what you decide to do and how it goes... I am still on the fence as my PH-1 is currently working perfect on stock 10 but it is of course on the Feb 29th security patch... plus I haven't done a custom ROM install since my LG G5 but I hear it is like riding a bike... lol :silly::fingers-crossed:
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Just did a quick websearch and a few have tried flashing it reddit and here on the 16 thread, and it's suggested wait for next release (first recovery had issue, but now fixed, but next release of ROM should have a few fixes & Lineage build servers are down so not sure when new release will drop)
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I think mi note 2 has been out for a long time but it seems that developers without much attention to this phone. I'm curiously Why ?
Because of old story - MIUI never release kernel source code ? or ...
Whatever it is, I would like to see there is lineageOS 14.1 in this phone.
Kris Chen said:
I think mi note 2 has been out for a long time but it seems that developers without much attention to this phone. I'm curiously Why ?
Because of old story - MIUI never release kernel source code ? or ...
Whatever it is, I would like to see there is lineageOS 14.1 in this phone.
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It's the old story of lack of kernel source. Historically kernel sources have been released about 3/4 months after global rom availability, which happened a few days ago.
It doesn't help that availability all round has been limited for these. With so many people wanting the global edition and there being shortages of that model there's just not that many of these around at the moment in the hands of people that want to mod it. MIUI is very popular in China.
I'm hoping another 3-6 months we'll start to see some serious progress.
Luckily it's in the same device tree as a few other recent releases so there's some level of cross compatibility, lithium (Mi Mix) for example would require only minor modification to work and there seems to be more dev interest in that,
I did consider making a cooked MIUI rom for the Mi Note 2 (inc. xposed, root, a few tweaks here and there) but there didn't seem to be much demand and realistically if you want those features you already get them yourself without any real struggle.
I'm an old dev for CyanogenMod on Xperia.
I will try to put Lineage OS when the source of the kernel will be available.
A port can be possible with the source of the One Plus 3t (i supposed) but is better to wait official release of the kernel.
troufiniou said:
I'm an old dev for CyanogenMod on Xperia.
I will try to put Lineage OS when the source of the kernel will be available.
A port can be possible with the source of the One Plus 3t (i supposed) but is better to wait official release of the kernel.
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Any news concerning kernel from Xiaomi or even Lineage?
//SkylarFlux// said:
Any news concerning kernel from Xiaomi or even Lineage?
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Nope and nope :/
See here.
Thanks !
StoneTrapper said:
See here.
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Has someone tried this? https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=168440&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
AngelHxH said:
Has someone tried this? https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=168440&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
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Me and HondaJohn88 are working on new builds. It works and there are a few improvements and a few steps back, it still needs polishing before release.
LineageOS 14.1(Android 7.1.2), update to date - 20170512. Everything going well. (Thanks to hondajohn88)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195898578
Camera is not official one, it's snap camera - photo&video are working(Video recording, Front-1080p/Back-4K)
Auto brightness is working
Fingerprint Touch is working
... Others ... you try it and you will know...
Kris Chen said:
LineageOS 14.1(Android 7.1.2), update to date - 20170512. Everything going well. (Thanks to hondajohn88)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195898578
Camera is not official one, it's snap camera - photo&video are working(Video recording, Front-1080p/Back-4K)
Auto brightness is working
Fingerprint Touch is working
... Others ... you try it and you will know...
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Tanks​ you ?
New Update:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634771139
New Update 0526:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120734790
Again thanks for your work!
Do you think it's possible that this becomes official?
meuhmeuh51 said:
Again thanks for your work!
Do you think it's possible that this becomes official?
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These Lineage builds are by HondaJohn88 who I'm working with.
I've been bugging him to post them himself (when he does I'll get the old thread locked) but he hasn't yet.
Be aware that not every build he uploads is one that he's planning on sharing (or even an improvement over the last) - occasionally things break and some are more for archiving than actual use.
He shares his work in the Mi Note 2 Telegram group so I'd recommend joining so you can find out which build would be the most worthwhile.
StoneTrapper said:
These Lineage builds are by HondaJohn88 who I'm working with.
I've been bugging him to post them himself (when he does I'll get the old thread locked) but he hasn't yet.
Be aware that not every build he uploads is one that he's planning on sharing (or even an improvement over the last) - occasionally things break and some are more for archiving than actual use.
He shares his work in the Mi Note 2 Telegram group so I'd recommend joining so you can find out which build would be the most worthwhile.
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Tank you
Thanks for this, gave new life to an old phone.
The latest build is from July 2017, right?
casacristo said:
Thanks for this, gave new life to an old phone.
The latest build is from July 2017, right?
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There are newer builds of Lineage OS 14.1. Latest is from 12 January, if i'm not wrong
alexmanu1 said:
There are newer builds of Lineage OS 14.1. Latest is from 12 January, if i'm not wrong
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Is that for Hermes or Scorpio? and where is the URL ?
Also I lost the IMEI (still have the number on a sticker) and so far failing miserably to restore it.
casacristo said:
Is that for Hermes or Scorpio? and where is the URL ?
Also I lost the IMEI (still have the number on a sticker) and so far failing miserably to restore it.
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For scorpio. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-note-2/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-t3724739
About the imei issue , i don't know how to restore it , honestly.
Hey guys,
I am currently running a beta of MIUI EU (it was one of the first original ROMs) however I want something new and stable. If I flash the stable MIUI EU I need to flash it from scratch and delete data, so I might as well see whats out there.
What is the most stable ROM for us currently?
My requirements in a ROM are the below;
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Encryption
- No bloatware
- Stable
- Receives OTA updates
- Good battery management (MIUI actually does a pretty good job of this AFAIK)
I am currently looking into EPIC and Resurrection however I want the one that will be receiving updates going forward etc.
Please let me know your thoughts of what you guys are using and why etc.
VulcanX said:
Hey guys,
I am currently running a beta of MIUI EU (it was one of the first original ROMs) however I want something new and stable. If I flash the stable MIUI EU I need to flash it from scratch and delete data, so I might as well see whats out there.
What is the most stable ROM for us currently?
My requirements in a ROM are the below;
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Encryption
- No bloatware
- Stable
- Receives OTA updates
- Good battery management (MIUI actually does a pretty good job of this AFAIK)
I am currently looking into EPIC and Resurrection however I want the one that will be receiving updates going forward etc.
Please let me know your thoughts of what you guys are using and why etc.
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Try FlymeOS, but as some bloatware... There's no Custom ROM with OTA. Only MIUI and FlymeOS
VulcanX said:
Hey guys,
I am currently running a beta of MIUI EU (it was one of the first original ROMs) however I want something new and stable. If I flash the stable MIUI EU I need to flash it from scratch and delete data, so I might as well see whats out there.
What is the most stable ROM for us currently?
My requirements in a ROM are the below;
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Encryption
- No bloatware
- Stable
- Receives OTA updates
- Good battery management (MIUI actually does a pretty good job of this AFAIK)
I am currently looking into EPIC and Resurrection however I want the one that will be receiving updates going forward etc.
Please let me know your thoughts of what you guys are using and why etc.
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Mokee (By Razziel)
Lineage 13(By Jacoghi)
Flyme(By Liberation)
VulcanX said:
Hey guys,
I am currently running a beta of MIUI EU (it was one of the first original ROMs) however I want something new and stable. If I flash the stable MIUI EU I need to flash it from scratch and delete data, so I might as well see whats out there.
What is the most stable ROM for us currently?
My requirements in a ROM are the below;
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Encryption
- No bloatware
- Stable
- Receives OTA updates
- Good battery management (MIUI actually does a pretty good job of this AFAIK)
I am currently looking into EPIC and Resurrection however I want the one that will be receiving updates going forward etc.
Please let me know your thoughts of what you guys are using and why etc.
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Currently the only custom rom that usable is mokee 6 by razziell, but no OTA. Else use xiaomi.eu like your current choice.
All nougat custom rom currently suffer from either fingerprint, gps and camera bug due to lack proper driver from xiaomi. MIUI 9 based on nougat will fix those problems.
dels07 said:
Currently the only custom rom that usable is mokee 6 by razziell, but no OTA. Else use xiaomi.eu like your current choice.
All nougat custom rom currently suffer from either fingerprint, gps and camera bug due to lack proper driver from xiaomi. MIUI 9 based on nougat will fix those problems.
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When you say "the only custom rom that (is) usable", are you taking into account the latest unofficial lineage os 13 by Jacoghi? I'm referring to lineage-13.0-20170506-UNOFFICIAL-markw that isn't available on Xda, but only on Bruno Coghi's YouTube channel.
It has everything working and covers all the items on that checklist, except for OTA updates.
It's my daily driver and it works great.
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lineage-13.0-20170506-UNOFFICIAL-markw
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I guess it is already unusable on the sole ground that is hasn't June security patches.
Does 20170506 mean 2017-June-5 or 2017-May-6?
adefigo said:
I guess it is already unusable on the sole ground that is hasn't June security patches.
Does 20170506 mean 2017-June-5 or 2017-May-6?
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If you go by that criteria, then probably 99% of all Android devices are unusable...
What you probably mean is that it is not the best case scenario. But there's a huge difference between not the best and unusable. And having just the May security updates, although not absolutely great, is still pretty good.
Sure I'd love if the dev kept releasing updates, but i think my device is pretty safe for the time being.
go for Epic, you wont disappointed
mnbpt said:
probably 99% of all Android devices are unusable...
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:good: yes!
Thanks for all the replies. I am really torn between them now. The Miui EU stable offers a lot, but it's still bloated like anything and will prob run very heavy like the current one I'm running.
If I opt for something else no OTA and some features will be broken.
Hmmm
VulcanX said:
Thanks for all the replies. I am really torn between them now. The Miui EU stable offers a lot, but it's still bloated like anything and will prob run very heavy like the current one I'm running.
If I opt for something else no OTA and some features will be broken.
Hmmm
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WTF? does it even make sense the thing you're saying? "If I opt for something else no OTA and some features will be broken"?! Just try something yourself, watch reviews of the ROMs that exist for our device and choose yourself the one that you think that attracts you the most
mnbpt said:
When you say "the only custom rom that (is) usable", are you taking into account the latest unofficial lineage os 13 by Jacoghi? I'm referring to lineage-13.0-20170506-UNOFFICIAL-markw that isn't available on Xda, but only on Bruno Coghi's YouTube channel.
It has everything working and covers all the items on that checklist, except for OTA updates.
It's my daily driver and it works great.
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High accuracy gps still drain battery faster than on Razziell mokee rom. Also Razziell rom more updated since jacoghi shift development to nougat.
psykkuno said:
WTF? does it even make sense the thing you're saying? "If I opt for something else no OTA and some features will be broken"?! Just try something yourself, watch reviews of the ROMs that exist for our device and choose yourself the one that you think that attracts you the most
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Yeah so what Im saying, is it worthwhile using something that maybe I sacrifice the OTA but the rest is absolutely amazing, or stick with something a bit heavier but it has the OTA ie. MIUI EU Stable.
I use my phone for work so I cant really be messing around with something that isnt pretty stable and reliable you know.
VulcanX said:
Yeah so what Im saying, is it worthwhile using something that maybe I sacrifice the OTA but the rest is absolutely amazing, or stick with something a bit heavier but it has the OTA ie. MIUI EU Stable.
I use my phone for work so I cant really be messing around with something that isnt pretty stable and reliable you know.
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Personally I have never ever used OTA, and can't really understand the requirement of a ROM to have it.
There are a lot of stable ROMs out there. Mokee, Lineage OS 13, and I'm currently using AOKP with no issues.
If you want something more like stock try Epic ROM.
Else just use MIUI EU Stable.
I tried a few roms. Epic seems steady for work n battery.
Think it's about half the weight of global about 900 mb approx.
I get nearly 4 days if phone was in ideal.
17.5 hrs sot strong WiFi, screen 20% no sim..
Sent from my Redmi 4 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Idel#
Sent from my Redmi 4 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
DISASTER .....i installed
1. PACK_TWRP_MrRaines-Thematized_Anik_Khan's_Recovery_And_Unlock_Bootloader_Tools ==== OK
2. epic_kenzo_global_V8.5.3.0_6.0.1_aroma ====== after is ask me to reboot ........ BLACK SCREEN ....... and NO system , NO fastboot , NO recovery mode , NO battery charge , NO Miflash with original ROM , NOTHING to DO at a ENDLESS BLACK SCREEN
3. solution ?????!!!! i will try to leave it all night to charge (even if epic OS was installed at 60 % of battery) ....maybe in the morning something miraculously happend ...... otherwise i'm afraid that it will be declared as a bricked REDMI 4 Prime.
i am opened to any other solution .....please
dllungu said:
DISASTER .....i installed
1. PACK_TWRP_MrRaines-Thematized_Anik_Khan's_Recovery_And_Unlock_Bootloader_Tools ==== OK
2. epic_kenzo_global_V8.5.3.0_6.0.1_aroma ====== after is ask me to reboot ........ BLACK SCREEN ....... and NO system , NO fastboot , NO recovery mode , NO battery charge , NO Miflash with original ROM , NOTHING to DO at a ENDLESS BLACK SCREEN
3. solution ?????!!!! i will try to leave it all night to charge (even if epic OS was installed at 60 % of battery) ....maybe in the morning something miraculously happend ...... otherwise i'm afraid that it will be declared as a bricked REDMI 4 Prime.
i am opened to any other solution .....please
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I think you flashed the wrong Rom,Kenzo is redmi Note 3 or something like that but not r4p
dllungu said:
DISASTER .....i installed
1. PACK_TWRP_MrRaines-Thematized_Anik_Khan's_Recovery_And_Unlock_Bootloader_Tools ==== OK
2. epic_kenzo_global_V8.5.3.0_6.0.1_aroma ====== after is ask me to reboot ........ BLACK SCREEN ....... and NO system , NO fastboot , NO recovery mode , NO battery charge , NO Miflash with original ROM , NOTHING to DO at a ENDLESS BLACK SCREEN
3. solution ?????!!!! i will try to leave it all night to charge (even if epic OS was installed at 60 % of battery) ....maybe in the morning something miraculously happend ...... otherwise i'm afraid that it will be declared as a bricked REDMI 4 Prime.
i am opened to any other solution .....please
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Wrong ROM:
Kenzo=Redmi note 3 pro
Markw=Redmi 4 Pro
N1ck474 said:
Wrong ROM:
Kenzo=Redmi note 3 pro
Markw=Redmi 4 Pro
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thank you for your answer
a saw answers into forums that kenzo rom it has been recomanded to be installed on Redmi 4 Pro also , that way i give it a try (even if i have already CM 14.1 ready for it) .... it is late anyway ... so now i search solutions to restore any functional rom on it .... but this black screen it gives me realy headache .....( As if you were working with your eyes closed )
dllungu said:
thank you for your answer
a saw answers into forums that kenzo rom it has been recomanded to be installed on Redmi 4 Pro also , that way i give it a try (even if i have already CM 14.1 ready for it) .... it is late anyway ... so now i search solutions to restore any functional rom on it .... but this black screen it gives me realy headache .....( As if you were working with your eyes closed )
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Are you able to use fastboot? If not then you bricked your device, either deep flash cable or test point could bring back your device. Never trust someone to flash rom to your device before you do research on the rom, kenzo and markw is different device and have different SOC.
It only make sense if you try to flash mido (Redmi Note 4) rom since they have same SOC, but don't try this. Only flash rom that are build for markw.
See: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/lineageos-unofficial-builds-h815-t3726177
So, one can just flash this over the most recent official build, using e.g. TWRP? I mean, one doesn't have to wipe or anything like that?
Also, just curious, how much work was it getting from the last official to this, in terms of time spent "changing code"?
Wuddelchen said:
So, one can just flash this over the most recent official build, using e.g. TWRP? I mean, one doesn't have to wipe or anything like that?
Also, just curious, how much work was it getting from the last official to this, in terms of time spent "changing code"?
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I think you can't flash this over the latest official build, because of the different signatures. I haven't tryed it, so I don't know, but I guess it won't work.
If you try it, write back if it works or not, so that other users know
I haven't changed the code of lineage, since it works so far without changes.
It is nearly vanilla lineage, just with updated:
- security patches
- features
- proprietary blobs
Bleuzen said:
I think you can't flash this over the latest official build, because of the different signatures. I haven't tryed it, so I don't know, but I guess it won't work.
If you try it, write back if it works or not, so that other users know
I haven't changed the code of lineage, since it works so far without changes.
It is nearly vanilla lineage, just with updated:
- security patches
- features
- proprietary blobs
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Well, you can't flash over it, that much I can tell.
I just wonder how long the official build is gonna take, the phone is "new" (empty), but still, it takes time to set stuff up after a wipe...
Wuddelchen said:
Well, you can't flash over it, that much I can tell.
I just wonder how long the official build is gonna take, the phone is "new" (empty), but still, it takes time to set stuff up after a wipe...
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Nobody knows. The bug exists since 2017-04-30, but nothing happens. And until the bug is not fixed, we don't get new official builds.
If you want to take the time to wipe and (re)setup your device is your decision.
But if you have the time, I would recommend it, mainly because of the security updates.
Do you know that I build unofficial? https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/rom-lineage-os-14-1-lg-g4-t3704019
But we are now focused on Oreo. AOSCP is ready, I should have LOS 15 done in January. Do want to help us? We can add you to our telegram group.
tulen_kobi said:
Do you know that I build unofficial? https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/rom-lineage-os-14-1-lg-g4-t3704019
But we are now focused on Oreo. AOSCP is ready, I should have LOS 15 done in January. Do want to help us? We can add you to our telegram group.
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No, I didn't know that
Uh, there is work going on? This is great! I thought the device is dead, because nothing happens anymore on the LineageOS GitHub page for it. There is still no LOS 15.0 or 15.1 branch.
Great to her that there is still developing going on
Well, I help where I can. But I'm new to Android.
I have experience with Linux, use it every day, and now I know how to build LineageOS. I also can do Java programming.
But I never developed something with Android already. So I don't know how much I can help.
Bleuzen said:
I thought the device is dead, because nothing happens anymore on the LineageOS GitHub page for it. There is still no LOS 15.0 or 15.1 branch.
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I'm pretty sure that LG has announced they will release an official Oreo build for the G4.
Perhaps the LOS people are waiting for that to happen so they can use some of their sources as a jumping-off point for LOS Oreo? I got the impression that happens in some cases but I'm not a dev so not clear on the specifics.
Exabyter said:
I'm pretty sure that LG has announced they will release an official Oreo build for the G4.
Perhaps the LOS people are waiting for that to happen so they can use some of their sources as a jumping-off point for LOS Oreo? I got the impression that happens in some cases but I'm not a dev so not clear on the specifics.
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Where did you read this? I never read this somewhere and I don't think that there will ever be an official Oreo build for the G4.
They not even bring Nougat to all G4s, why they should work on Oreo for this old device?
I think from LGs side, the G4 is dead.
Bleuzen said:
Where did you read this? I never read this somewhere and I don't think that there will ever be an official Oreo build for the G4.
They not even bring Nougat to all G4s, why they should work on Oreo for this old device?
I think from LGs side, the G4 is dead.
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Hmm, perhaps I confused it with one of the other devices I had been investigating as a possible future project. (Eg, the HTC 10, LG V20, Moto Z, etc)
Someone in the following thread claimed it would happen for the G4, but others disputed it and a quick web search tends to reinforce that:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/general/android-8-0-oreo-thread-h811-t3680209
On the other hand, I think these people have released an Oreo ROM for the G4:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/g4-cypheros-t3680102
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Hmm, perhaps I confused it with one of the other devices I had been investigating as a possible future project. (Eg, the HTC 10, LG V20, Moto Z, etc)
Someone in the following thread claimed it would happen for the G4, but others disputed it and a quick web search tends to reinforce that:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/general/android-8-0-oreo-thread-h811-t3680209
On the other hand, I think these people have released an Oreo ROM for the G4:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/g4-cypheros-t3680102
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Yep, looks good. I already tryed Oreo but it isn't complete already. But I'm looking forward to use and recommend it as new daily driver when it's ready
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/02/13/lineageos-13-based-android-marshmallow-now-discontinued/
When I still thought I could continue using LineageOS 13 on my Tab pro 8.4 LTE (SM-T325) longer, and now it got discontinued.
Ending of support for the wifi version, means it should be the same for LTE version. :crying:
Because everything runs so smoothly and stable, unlike LineageOS 14 builds found in the forum which have many bugs like camera, torch not working. :crying:
Any chance of Lineageos 14 for Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi and LTE) owners with bugs fixed?
Edit: Sounds like all of 13.0, sadly just the last version that supported our device. Makes sense I guess but sad to hear Likely a lot harder to get 14 working as we don't have any compiled drivers for things like camera under the new version of Android (no proprietary Samsung firmware for mondrianwifi runs the later Android and likely never will)
I'm happy to continue using it for the forseeable future
It's such a shame that the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 got such a bad software support from Samsung and it was not that popular among the community. Its successor, which is VERY similar, was much better supported. It also came with Kitkat (4.4.2) and it was updated up until Marshmallow (6.0.1). Moreover, LineageOS has an official 14.1 build for it: https://download.lineageos.org/klimtwifi Since they are so similar, isn't there any chance to backport some of the work done on Tab S 8.4 to the Tab Pro 8.4?
So sad but it is true
I just found this out as I had not checked for updates for my 8.4 tab (MondrianWiFi) running 13.0 in the last few months.... When I went to just check for an update there was none and in fact ALL builds were gone. I guess I better save and backup my current build in case it gets corrupt because it's the very last update I will ever get. ? Crap
Is there an Archive somewhere that the last updated version of 13.0 could be found?
I was going to update from the last CM flash I did about 2-3 years ago and I seem to have missed the boat...
TheDevilYouKnow said:
Is there an Archive somewhere that the last updated version of 13.0 could be found?
I was going to update from the last CM flash I did about 2-3 years ago and I seem to have missed the boat...
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Luckily I went from the CM 12.1 snapshot to lineageos early this month. Here is a mirror I made of 2/11.
drive.google(dot)com/file/d/1oZZbqik-fwEeRN8qKHtlF0hkT9TPo46Y/view?usp=drivesdk
(Sorry, I didn't get the sha)
Looking at the internet archive page web.archive(dot)org/web/20180323182211/https://download.lineageos(dot)org/mondrianwifi
The mirrorbits link has been taken down, but it seems this build is the latest unless someone fixed whatever was preventing new builds.
Sorry for link formatting I don't have 10 posts. I hope it is allowed to post links like this but it seems to be a restriction on the posting itself and not a rule so IDK.
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Luckily I went from the CM 12.1 snapshot to lineageos early this month. Here is a mirror I made of 2/11.
drive.google(dot)com/file/d/1oZZbqik-fwEeRN8qKHtlF0hkT9TPo46Y/view?usp=drivesdk
(Sorry, I didn't get the sha)
Looking at the internet archive page web.archive(dot)org/web/20180323182211/https://download.lineageos(dot)org/mondrianwifi
The mirrorbits link has been taken down, but it seems this build is the latest unless someone fixed whatever was preventing new builds.
Sorry for link formatting I don't have 10 posts. I hope it is allowed to post links like this but it seems to be a restriction on the posting itself and not a rule so IDK.
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THANK YOU! I just subbed to this thread yesterday, hoping someone would come through with a download. My tablet was running Slim6 perfectly, but I had a memory card crash, so was wanting to check out other options. Came here a tad too late to get the ROM, but fortunately you posted. How is Lineage working for you?
drive.google.com/file/d/1oZZbqik-fwEeRN8qKHtlF0hkT9TPo46Y/view?usp=drivesdk
^^ link for people too lazy to cut, paste, and correct lol
opeth2112 said:
THANK YOU! I just subbed to this thread yesterday, hoping someone would come through with a download. My tablet was running Slim6 perfectly, but I had a memory card crash, so was wanting to check out other options. Came here a tad too late to get the ROM, but fortunately you posted. How is Lineage working for you?
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I also switched due to SD failure. It has been working nearly perfectly. My only issues so far have been somehow triggering the dismissible internal system problem on boot (failed gltools install?) and android n-ify not working as well.
Haven't bought a new SD yet, so I can't testify about that.
Technically have been having random crashes, but I'm pretty sure it is battery related as it is much more stable at higher percents/charging/low load.
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Luckily I went from the CM 12.1 snapshot to lineageos early this month. Here is a mirror I made of 2/11.
drive.google(dot)com/file/d/1oZZbqik-fwEeRN8qKHtlF0hkT9TPo46Y/view?usp=drivesdk
(Sorry, I didn't get the sha)
Looking at the internet archive page web.archive(dot)org/web/20180323182211/https://download.lineageos(dot)org/mondrianwifi
The mirrorbits link has been taken down, but it seems this build is the latest unless someone fixed whatever was preventing new builds.
Sorry for link formatting I don't have 10 posts. I hope it is allowed to post links like this but it seems to be a restriction on the posting itself and not a rule so IDK.
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I wonder which version of GApps you're running? The one I tried didn't work at all. Crashes all the time.
KingsX said:
I wonder which version of GApps you're running? The one I tried didn't work at all. Crashes all the time.
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Open gapps nano (the filename was open_gapps-arm-6.0-nano-20180401.zip)
There are some odd crashes with drive uploads and youtube randomly breaking, but that was happening on my 5.1 setup soo
I spent a good few years rooting my Android phones, installing ROMs, etc. Quite a while ago I stopped, due to being pretty happy with the performance of this phone, and lack of time/interest in doing it any more. Consquently my phone is running 7.1.1 and ony has a security patch date of September 2017
I realise this is not a good state of affairs. I'm not a coder or anything like that, and I've forgotten most of what I learned about the specifics of this phone a long time ago. If I want to install a new ROM, it's going to mean a lot of reading to bring myself back up to date.
So, aside from my dire security situation, is there actually anything that is going to make my life better by installing an Android 9 or 10 ROM, over and above 7.1.1? Or is it just window-dressing? I'm looking to keep this phone for a while longer yet, and have just ordered a new battery for it, so I thought a software refresh might also be nice. I just wondered whether anyone wanted to offer an opinion on whether it's worthwhile, given it will involve a lot of work for me since I'm so rusty!
Why not just upgrade to stock pie and wait for the Android 10 update coming next year. You don't need to root to get more up to date software.
I've decided it's not worth rooting anymore because I want working Google pay, no bugs, etc. There isn't really anything I need root for and the stock oxygen os is perfect in my opinion.
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Why not just upgrade to stock pie and wait for the Android 10 update coming next year. You don't need to root to get more up to date software.
I've decided it's not worth rooting anymore because I want working Google pay, no bugs, etc. There isn't really anything I need root for and the stock oxygen os is perfect in my opinion.
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Just re-read my initial post and I wasn't clear. My phone is rooted/ROMd already. This is why I'm so far behind with software updates, because I got sick of flashing updates all the time. I have a couple of apps that require root, such as an ad-free Youtube with background play (which I'd really like to keep), and Titanium Backup. Aside from those, my phone doesn't really need to be rooted I guess.
I pay a monthly fee to have those features on YouTube. I couldn't go without background play anymore. I would almost root just for that.
As far as if it's worth it, security updates are probably a good idea. I don't recall any major things that Android 9 has that 7.1.1 didn't when I first got the phone a couple of years ago.
I have my banking info to worry about though so I stay stock and keep updated (over the air updates the easy way).
setspeed, I don't know what ROM you are rocking there but for me, on official, pure Oxygen OS I don't find it at all hard to update:
- I download the ROM, Magisk uninstaller, latest Magisk, latest TWRP (I noticed that some blu spark version works best with decryption).
- boot into TWRP
- flash ROM, magisk uninstaller, Makist, TWRP
- boot into sys and re-download whatever Magisk modules I had installed
OxygenOS is only updated every month or so, this procedure takes 10 - 20 minutes at most, so this is not really too much for me to do.
I cannot pin point you the exact big improvements being introduced since 7.1.1, but you can trace the important ones on Wikipedia.
On another note, not having security updates since September 2017 is like walking in front of the shooting range and expecting not to get shot.
setspeed said:
I spent a good few years rooting my Android phones, installing ROMs, etc. Quite a while ago I stopped, due to being pretty happy with the performance of this phone, and lack of time/interest in doing it any more. Consquently my phone is running 7.1.1 and ony has a security patch date of September 2017
I realise this is not a good state of affairs. I'm not a coder or anything like that, and I've forgotten most of what I learned about the specifics of this phone a long time ago. If I want to install a new ROM, it's going to mean a lot of reading to bring myself back up to date.
So, aside from my dire security situation, is there actually anything that is going to make my life better by installing an Android 9 or 10 ROM, over and above 7.1.1? Or is it just window-dressing? I'm looking to keep this phone for a while longer yet, and have just ordered a new battery for it, so I thought a software refresh might also be nice. I just wondered whether anyone wanted to offer an opinion on whether it's worthwhile, given it will involve a lot of work for me since I'm so rusty!
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Man, i'm basically in the same situation and i make a post just today for the same reason. I want to update and unroot. What can i do? i'm at oreo 8.1.0 and os 5.1.1. Maybe is better first lock the bootloader and then make the OTA? but even if all go smooth which i doubt, how can i restore my backup without titanium without the root? is a f...ing mess
Just dirty flash the latest Oxygen OS (full zip). Then wipe the cache and you should be good to go. That's basically what I've been doing for quite some time with every update (plus Magisk).
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Just dirty flash the latest Oxygen OS (full zip). Then wipe the cache and you should be good to go. That's basically what I've been doing for quite some time with every update (plus Magisk).
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that's probably the worst suggestion i've ever heard. You suggest to dirty flash from nougat/oreo to pie and do it straigh away...maybe even with a twrp 2 years old. Sounds good man..then i good to go..to a store and buy a new phone