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Just if you don't know, here can be downloaded samsung open-source documents and source codes: http://opensource.samsung.com/index.jsp
And on that site there are some 'bada files':
- source code of all Dolfin browser version (eg. dolfin v3.0 - it's not a bada application standard source code since it's webkit compliant, so it's quite useless to my eyes - I saw only some c++ header files - but may be usefull for someone else..), you find them under 'mobile application';
- source code of old Bada SDK (Eclipse mod);
Best reagards
MadEdit is a Cross-Platform Text/Hex Editor written in C++&wxWidgets. MadEdit can edit files in Text/Column/Hex modes, and supports many useful functions e.g. SyntaxHighlightings, WordWrap, Encodings(UTF8/16/32,Big5,GBK...) and WordCount.
Official website:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/madedit/
Download link for Windows RT version:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApWQtYPhnuKX7kBrScsWUDjl64D6?e=hZDaAM
Modified source code released as required by GPL (with minor hacks to remove printing, which does not work under Windows RT):
https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApWQtYPhnuKX7kGWQOWWo0GrknWA?e=UHhIe9
link is dead unfortunately
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Introduction
iodéOS is a privacy-focused operating system powered by LineageOS and based on the Android mobile platform. iodéOS aims at protecting the user's privacy with a built-in adblocker and by freeing the smartphone from snitches.
The objectives in the conception of this ROM are threefold:
To keep the stability and security level of LineageOS, by minimizing the modifications made to the system. Apart the system modifications required by the adblocker, we mainly only added a few useful options commonly found in other custom ROMs, made some cosmetic changes, modified a few default settings to prevent data leaks to Google servers.
To ease a quick adoption of this ROM by new users. We especially target users that are concerned by the protection of their privacy, but are not reluctant to still use inquisitive apps like Google ones. We thus included MicroG as well as a coherent set of default apps, and simplified the initial setup of the system. Particularly, an initialization of MicroG has been made with GCM notifications allowed by default, a privacy-friendly network location provider (DéjàVu) pre-selected, as well as Nominatim Geocoder.
To provide a new and powerful way of blocking ads, malwares, data leaks of all kinds to many intrusive servers. We are developing an analyzer, tightly integrated into the system, that captures all DNS requests and network traffic, as well as a user interface (the iodé app). Compared to some other well-known adblockers, this has the advantages of:
Avoiding to lock the VPN for that use. You can even use another adblocker that uses VPN technology alongside our blocker.
Being independent of the kind of DNS server used by the system or set by an independent app: classical DNS on UDP port 53 or any other one, DNS over TLS (DoT), DNS over HTTPS (DoH), ..., as we capture the DNS requests before they are transmitted to the system function that emits the DNS request. What we do not support, is DoH when it is natively built into applications, i.e. when an app communicates directly with a DoH server, without asking name resolution to the system. It would require to decrypt HTTPS packets between such an app and the DoH server, which may create a big security hole.
Precisely mapping DNS requests and network packets to the Android apps that emitted (or received) them.
Deciding which apps have a filtered network usage (by default, all apps), and which ones can communicate with blacklisted servers.
Since its first versions, we added many features to the iodé blocker: several levels of protection, fine-grained control over the hosts that should be blocked or authorized, displaying statistics on a map to see the quantity of data exchanged to which countries, clearing statistics... We are actively developing the blocker, and new functionalities will be regularly added.
Features
Changes in LineageOS to prevent data leaks:
Default DNS server: Google's DNS replaced by Quad9's 'unblocked' servers in all parts of the system.
A-GPS: patches to avoid leaking personnal information like IMSI to supl server.
Captive portal login: connectivitycheck.gstatic.com replaced by captiveportal.kuketz.de for connectivity check.
Dialer: Google default option replaced by OpenStreetMap for phone number lookup.
Pre-installed apps:
We included many useful default apps, but our choice cannot suit everyone; so we added the possibility to remove them. It can be done at the end of the phone setup, or at any time by going to Parameters -> Apps & Notifications -> Preinstalled apps.
MicroG core apps: GmsCore, GsfProxy, FakeStore.
NLP backends for MicroG : DejaVuNLPBackend (default), MozillaNLPBackend, AppleNLPBackend, RadioCellsNLPBackend, Nominatim Geocoder.
App stores : FDroid (with F-Droid Privileged Extension) and Aurora Store.
Browser: our own fork of Firefox (with Qwant as default search engine, many other ones added, telemetry disabled, parts of telemetry code removed) instead of Lineage’s default browser Jelly.
SMS: QKSMS instead of Lineage's default SMS app.
Email: p≡p (Pretty Easy Privacy).
Camera: our own fork of Open Camera, with a few tweaks.
Maps/navigation: Magic Earth GPS & Navigation (the only one free but not open source).
Keyboard: OpenBoard instead of AOSP keyboard.
PDF: Pdf Viewer Plus.
Personnal notes: Carnet.
{Ad/Malware/Data leak}-blocker: iodé.
News: to keep users informed about our developments, as well as a FAQ.
Meteo: Geometric Weather.
Pre-included FDroid repository:
The apps that we tweak or develop (microG services, the browser based on Firefox, the News app, Open Camera ...) are available through a repository that we included in FDroid (check the "Apps for iodéOS" category). For this purpose and to avoid name conflicts of some apps, we also had to make a few changes in FDroid.
Useful options from other custom ROMs:
Smart charging (disables charging when a given level is reached, to protect battery health).
Fingerprint vibration toggle.
Swipe down to clear all in recent apps (Android 10 only).
Installation Instructions
To download and flash our latest build, see https://gitlab.com/iode/ota.
You can also find here direct links to the latest builds.
Supported devices
Fairphone FP3/FP3+
Fairphone FP4
Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6a
OnePlus 9
OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A5/A7 2017 (a5j17lte/a7j17lte)
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ (starlte/star2lte)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (crownlte)
Samsung S10e/S10/S10+ (beyond{0,1,2}lte)
Samsung Note 10 (d1)
Samsung Note 10+ (d2s)
Sony Xperia XA2 (pioneer)
Sony Xperia XZ1 (poplar)
Sony Xperia XZ2 (akari)
Sony Xperia XZ3 (akatsuki)
Xiaomi Mi9 (cepheus)
Teracube 2e
Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G / Mi 10T Pro 5G
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Sources
iodéOS: https://gitlab.com/iode/os
LineageOS: https://github.com/lineageos
device tree:
https://gitlab.com/iode/os/public/devices/fairphone/device_fairphone_FP3
kernel: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_fairphone_sdm632
Bug Reporting
You can post a message in this thread or (preferred) open an issue here.
Credits
LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of android, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock android for your device.
All the source code for LineageOS is available in the LineageOS Github repo. If you would like to contribute to LineageOS, please visit their Wiki for more details.
This ROM would be nothing without the tremendous work made on MicroG, and all the other open source apps that we included. We are very grateful to their authors.
Contributors
Direct contributors: @iodeOS, @vince31fr
Indirect contributors (too numerous to list): All the people that contributed to the device tree, to LineageOS, and to the included open source apps.
Sponsoring
You can help in the development of this ROM by paying us a coffee here: https://paypal.me/iodeOS.
Screenshots
Downloads : iodéOS
04/04/2023 (build 20230401):
Upgrade to iodéOS 4.1 based on Android 13 / LineageOS 20
Installation procedure: move to a fastboot script (read instructions: https://gitlab.com/iode/ota)
Blocker: improved use of blocking lists (sub-domains blocking)
FDroid: fixes an issue on apps update
LineageOS synchronized with March security patch included
All apps updated
07/02/2023 (build 20230131):
Blocker:
Improved blocking settings. You can now choose 'Standard' blocking (ads, trackers, malwares, etc) or 'Reinforced' blocking (same objective but more extensive), and then select additional categories.
The 'Porn' category has been extended to a wider 'Sensitive content' one, that also includes fake news, gambling, drugs, piracy, torrent..., with mainly child protection in mind.
The 'Extreme' category has been removed, as it is now part of the reinforced blocking.
Improved blocking lists. We merge several acknowledged and up-to-date sources, and have diversified our sources to produce more complete lists. The standard list has however been reduced a bit, to avoid as much as possible interference with apps expected behavior.
Added a new network location provider: Local NLP Backend. It is an improved version of the DéjàVu NLP backend which was already available in iodéOS. Like DéjàVu, it builds a local database connecting localizations learned from other NLP backends and apps using GPS, and mobile antennas/Wifi; but also has an active mode (not preselected) that can trigger GPS requests. To configure it: Settings -> System -> microG -> Location modules
LineageOS synchronized with January security patch included
All apps updated
New devices support: Pixel 3, 6, 6a
16/12/2022 (build 20221215):
Blocker: added multiple selection in settings / domain customization. Long-press on a domain, select several domains or all, apply actions (block all, authorize all...)
PdfViewerPlus: improved security by updating core libraries
Network settings: added a switch to disable connectivity check (and thus captive portal detection)
LineageOS synchronized with December security patch included
All apps updated
New devices support: Pixel 4 & 5, OnePlus 9 & 9 Pro
24/11/2022 (build 20221124):
Improvements in the blocker user interface (iodé app)
LineageOS synced with September security patch included
All apps updated
17/10/2022 (build 20221014):
Blocker:
Network blockings following their type (Wifi, mobile data, VPN) added
Default blockings definition for new apps
Personnalized recipients management improved
iodé's app access restrictions by password added
Search filters added in report and map
Display theme selection
Automatic and 'real-time' refresh of the whole app
Performance and fluidity improvements of the app
LineageOS synced with September security patch included
All apps updated
27/07/2022 (build 20220726):
Upgrade to iodéOS 3.1 based on Android 12 / LineageOS 19.1
SafetyNet certification activated: allows many apps, notably banking ones, to fully work
Setup wizard: the push notifications configuration page now also activates SafetyNet (fine-grained control in Settings->System->microG)
OpenCamera: the 'Use alternative flash method' in photo settings is no more necessary and can be disabled, allowing flash optimization
News app: German translations
LineageOS synced with July security patch included
All apps updated
21/07/2022 (build 20220530):
Setup Wizard: new page to configure push notifications through microG
Lockscreen settings: switch added to disable fingerprint unlock when screen is off
Improved German translations
Bug fixes and improvements
LineageOS synced with May security patch included
All apps updated
02/05/2022 (build 20220411):
News app reworked
Setup Wizard: new iodé introduction
iodé blocker: pull to refresh replaced by automatic refresh in report tab
Teracube 2e 2022 batch released, video playback in browser and video recording fixed
Music app : playlist crash fixed
Open Camera : crash when tapping thumbnail of a newly recorded video fixed, photos and videos now editable
LineageOS synced with March security patch
All apps updated
03/02/2022 (build 20220127):
New iodé blocker map feature
Build mode changed to 'user' (i.e. release) mode): more apps work out-of-the-box and more secure device, but more restrictive recovery
Camera app changed to Open Camera
Wireguard kernel module included
Dark bootanimation
January security patch
Preinstalled apps updated
Beware: Play store Magisk module broken
18/11/2021 (build 20211108):
LineageOS updated (November security patch)
Preinstalled apps updated
Iodé blocker: hosts can now be customized, either globally or by app
10/09/2021 (build 20210828):
Upgrade to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1
LineageOS updated (August security patch)
Preinstalled apps updated
Backup app included: Seedvault
microG now uninstallable: Settings -> Apps & notifications -> Preinstalled apps
New default accent color (clear blue from iodé logo)
03/08/2021 (build 20210729):
Preinstalled apps UI reworked with the introduction of categories.
Dark theme in the blocker UI (next improvement will be hosts customization).
p≡p (https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/security.pEp/) is now the defaut email client, and replaces lineageOS client which is no longer maintained.
Preinstalled apps updated to their latest version.
LineageOS updated (July security patch).
28/05/2021 (build 20210525):
Different protection levels in iodé's blocker added: in addition to the default standard blocklist, we added three lists (socials, porn, extreme) that can be activated globally or on a per-app basis (more information in the FAQ).
Geometric Weather app added.
Preinstalled apps selection at setup wizard added.
Preinstalled apps including microG updated to their latest version.
LineageOS updated (May security patch).
07/03/2021 (build 20210307): initial publicly available build of iodéOS for FP3/FP3+.
Downloads : add-ons
phonesky-magisk.zip : Magisk module for NanoDroid patched Play Store, for those who really need to get access to their paid apps that don't work with microG. This module can be generally be deactivated when you have installed and ran once the paid apps.
NB : you may have to wait a couple of hours after activating the module for being able to install paid apps.
phonesky-magiskV2.zip : compatibility for the upcoming iodéOS 2.x based on Android 11. It can ben installed on iodéOS 1.x based on Android 10 too.
IMPORTANT : install this module or deactivate the previous one before installing iodéOS 2.x, or you'll be caught in a bootloop.
Thanks a lot for your excellent work!
I just installed the Rom on my FP3+ and so far it runs smoothly. It looks and feels beautyful. I really appreciate your decision to select and install most needed apps so one can start at once with the experience. Of course I will install my favorite apps anyway (no google-stuff of course ;-D ) but I can do this whenever I feel like it and the phone runs fine anyway.
It seems that the fingerprint-sensor works better than with /e/ that I had installed before.
Thanks again and please keep that great project up. That you sell refurbished phones is a great job as well. I hope that many people go for that and safe very precious resources and help our planet by that as well.
I really enjoy this Rom!
karlito05 said:
Thanks a lot for your excellent work!
I just installed the Rom on my FP3+ and so far it runs smoothly. It looks and feels beautyful. I really appreciate your decision to select and install most needed apps so one can start at once with the experience. Of course I will install my favorite apps anyway (no google-stuff of course ;-D ) but I can do this whenever I feel like it and the phone runs fine anyway.
It seems that the fingerprint-sensor works better than with /e/ that I had installed before.
Thanks again and please keep that great project up. That you sell refurbished phones is a great job as well. I hope that many people go for that and safe very precious resources and help our planet by that as well.
I really enjoy this Rom!
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Thanks for you enthusiastic comment ;-)
As the decision to include many basic apps does not suit everyone, we also recently included a simple way to uninstall or completely hide most preinstalled apps (Settings -> Apps & Notifications -> Preinstalled apps). This is not mentioned in the OP yet...
You are welcome ;-)
Now I found something that is not working: Screencast. There is a connection but TV shows nothing or a scrambled picture depending which app is on screen. The dongle is working with another phone. Sorry for bad quality of the pictures...
With /e/ it did not work at all, phone rebooted when trying to connect. Maybe its a problem of Android 10 and FP3? I did not try it with stockrom. And of course I can live without screencast but its a nice feature...
Still enjoying the wonderfully degoogled Rom, though
Something else I am missing (not complaining...):
NFC is not working long enough for the data exchange with my smart ID card. I read that "extended length" must be enabled in the firmware so packets of more than 500 Byte could be transfered for it to work. Could you please include that in the next build if possible?
Again many thanks for your great work! Have a nice weekend.
Our beta tester volunteers can now configure the blocking level of their iodé phones!
Feel free to join our Telegram app group (link in the news app) if you wish to become a beta tester.
~~~ New Update : 28/05/2021 ~~~
Available as OTA (see OP)
=== New Update : 03/08/2021 ===
Available as OTA (see OP)
Again many thanks for this great Rom. I am really happy I found it and that it is available for my FP3+.
Unfortunately, by trying to install the last update via the updater it seems I messed up the Slot A on which the updater installed the update. Luckily, Slot B with iode 1.2 is still working .
I tried to install the downloaded v1.3 via TWRP (temporary boot via fastboot) on Slot A - same result: Phone boots into recovery that tells me something went wrong and I could "Try again" or "Format data". The same happened when I tried to restore a complete backup of the working Slot B on Slot A with TWRP. That usually works...
Now I ran out of options. Do you have any suggestions what I could try next in order to repair SlotA? Or what could have been messed up in the first place?
+++ New Update : 10/09/2021 +++
iodéOS 2.1 : based on Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1
Available as OTA (see OP)
BEWARE: the play store magisk module given in the OP (unofficially supported) needs to be updated *before* updgrading to iodéOS 2.0 to avoid a bootloop. You can find the updated version in the OP.
*** New Update : 18/11/2021 ***
Available as OTA (see OP)
Hello, where can I find the source code of the "iodé" interface? (the {Ad/Malware/Data leak}-blocker)
Thanks.
*** New Update : 03/02/2022 ***
Available as OTA (see OP)
Beware: Play Store Magisk module broken
thanks for your work @vince31fr
are there any plans to integrate these vendor blobs?
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_device_fairphone_FP3/+/322885/1
These blobs are integrated in the official LineageOS images, but not in other LineageOS releases such as LineageOS4microG
*** New Update : 02/05/2022 ***
Available as OTA (see OP)
Lowxorx said:
Hello, where can I find the source code of the "iodé" interface? (the {Ad/Malware/Data leak}-blocker)
Thanks.
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Hey vince31fr, Did you read my message? I also tried to contact Iodé via the website to see if it was possible to build Iodé for my phone, I didn't get an answer
Je serais ravi d'avoir un os qui vient de chez nous sur mon téléphone
*** New Update : 21/07/2022 ***
Available as OTA (see OP)
(Annoucement a bit delayed)
Lowxorx said:
Hey vince31fr, Did you read my message? I also tried to contact Iodé via the website to see if it was possible to build Iodé for my phone, I didn't get an answer
Je serais ravi d'avoir un os qui vient de chez nous sur mon téléphone
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We have not opened all our sources yet, but plan to do so in the coming months. Stay tuned!
*** New Update : 27/07/2022 ***
Upgrade to Android 12 /LineageOS 19.1
Available as OTA (see OP)
This thread is deprecated, please look at its successor thread.
This thread is dedicated to provide hardened Lineage-OS 18.1 builds with microG included for the OnePlus 7T Pro (hotdog) with current security patches.
You can consider this thread as the successor of my respective LineageOS 17.1 thread.
Features of this ROMDownload here
Pre-installed microG like LineageOS for microG project (own fork)
Pre-installed AuroraStore, AuroraDroid and AuroraServices
OTA Support
eSpeakTTS engine
Bromite as default browser
Additional security hardening features listed below:
Cloudflare as default DNS (instead of Google)
Privacy-preferred default settings
Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking (Settings - Network & Internet)
Optional disable captive portal detection or choose from various providers (default is GrapheneOS and not Google; Settings - Network & Internet)
Firewall UI (under Trust)
Increased max. password length of 64
No submission of IMSI/phone number to Google when GPS is in use
Default hosts file with many blocked ad/tracking sites
Privacy-enhanced Bromite SystemWebView
Extra control of sensor access for additionally installed user apps (Special access under app permissions)
Kernel kept up to date with ASB patches of Google kernel/common 'android-4.14-q-release' branch
Debloated from Oneplus blobs for Soter and IFAA
Hardened bionic lib and constified JNI method tables
Option to only use fingerprint unlock for apps and not for the device
Optional timeout for Bluetooth and WLAN connections
Per connection WiFi randomization option
Current release levelsSecurity string: 2023-01-01
AOSP tag: 11.0.0_r46
Bromite System Webview & Browser: M108
Source-code and build instructionsKernel: https://github.com/lin18-microg/android_kernel_oneplus_sm8150/tree/lin-18.1-mse2
Build manifest: https://github.com/lin18-microg/local_manifests/tree/lin-18.1-hmalloc
Installation Instructions
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE SOLELY YOURSELF FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU DO WITH YOUR DEVICE !!!
Please note - I won't explain any single aspect (e.g. how to install 'fastboot' on your PC or troubleshoot USB connectivity issues under Windows). Search the net and consult the search engine of your choice or look here in XDA, there is plenty of information available.
Pre-Requisites
Have fastboot and adb installed on your PC and make sure, you can connect via USB to your device in fastboot mode and via adb
An unlocked bootloader (see e.g. LineageOS install instructions)
If you come from Stock ROM, make sure to upgrade your device to the latest offered software version
Know, how to boot into fastboot mode (with powered off device press [Power]+[Vol.down]+[Vol.up])
Please read carefully:I refer in general to the LineageOS install instructions, but there are some deviations!
It is recommended to really go through the instructions once, before doing anything. You have been warned.
Let's go!Install the dedicated Lineage recovery for this ROMFor the Oneplus 7T Pro (hotdog), there is currently no fully working official TWRP available! The offered official one can't decrypt the /data partition and I don't fully trust the rest.
Please download the specific Lineage revocery for this build. It has been built using this ROM's signing key, because the official Lineage recovery did not work either for me (the official Lineage recovery works with the official build, this one works for this specific build).
Unzip and flash this specific recovery with the below commands (your device must be in 'fastboot mode'):
Code:
fastboot flash recovery_a lineage-18.1-recovery-20210903.img
fastboot flash recovery_b lineage-18.1-recovery-20210903.img
Reboot now into recovery from fastboot (follow the menu options) - DO NOT boot into your OS yet.
If you come from Stock ROM, synchronize the a/b partitionsIf you come from Stock ROM, sideload the "copy partitions" script referred and described in the LineageOS install instructions.
Please note, that you may get error messages stating
Partition product_b dd: /dev/block/dm-1: write error: No space left on device
Partition vendor_b dd: /dev/block/dm-2: write error: No space left on device
You can ignore those, as long as it is product or vendor.
Upgrade the firmwarePlease refer to the LineageOS documentation on upgrading the firmware
BTW, this thread contains a huge collection of OOS images.
Install the ROMContinue as described in the LineageOS installation instructions with formatting /data and sideloading the ROM ZIP (download link above).
It is normal, that you observe at 47% progress a longer break, followed by a step 1/2 and finally 2/2 before a success message appears.
Please note: Even if you come from my previous hardened LineageOS 17.1 ROM, you can't "dirty-flash" - the device encryption is not compatible. You must format the /data partition! Please keep in mind, that formatting the /data partition also wipes the shared internal memory - backup first!
DO NOT flash Gapps!
This ROM comes with pre-installed microG. So don't attempt to flash Gapps.
If Gapps is a 'must' for you, please use the official LineageOS build for this device.
Update Instructions
This ROM offers OTA updates through the Updater app. Therefore, normally, no further activities necessary.
You can however also manually update the ROM by sideloading a newer version of this ROM via recovery.
Frequently asked Questions
These questions come from various threads for my hardened microG ROMs. I have listed them here, because they also apply to this ROM and are hopefully helpful.
1. AuroraStore
I bundle AuroraStore with my build, but I am in no way associated with its development. The first place to look for support is the AuroraStore XDA thread and its excellent FAQ Section. Nevertheless, I would like to answer some frequently asked questions in conjunction to my ROM:
Q: AuroraStore offers an update to "Google play services" - I thought your ROM is "Google-free"?
A: The bundled microG application spoofs the existence of Google play services. This is a necessary part of microG's design. In AuroraStore, please add the Play Services to the ignore list. You won't be able to "update" them anyhow, but better do not even try to do so!
Q: I can't connect, Aurora claims "no network" - but I can normally use my browser and other apps to connect to the internet.
A: If the "iptables block script" of my ROM is active, try to deactivating and immediately after re-activating it.
If that does not help or you don't use the iptables block script of tis ROM, you may try to force-close the app or logoff/logon again. However, the Aurora support thread will be your primary point to look at!
2. Google/Facebook iptables blocking
Q: How does the Google/Facebook blocking work?
A: Via the 'iptables'/'ip6tables' functionality of the Linux layer of Android, the ip4/ip6 address range of Google and Facebook is blocked on a per app base (in fact, it is generally blocked, but some apps on an internal exception list are still allowed to connect). This means, that apps (or spyware components thereof) cannot send/receive data to/from Google/Facebook. Btw, certain connections to X-mode and Palantir are also blocked, but I am not sure, whether this is enough - any qualified information to improve this are very welcome!
Q: I like this Google/Facebook blocking approach, but my favourite <xyz> app needs to be able to connect to Google/Facebook. Can you please add this app to your exception list?
A: Please read this comprehensive information. In short: If you have a trustworthy FOSS project aiming at connecting to Google/Facebook via Webview as 'mobile browser' with (almost) no permissions or you have a tracker-free app to connect to a proprietary service, which simply is hosted on a Google webspace, I am happy to discuss this, but I will definitely not allow any "Playstore top ten genuine spyware app".
Q: Which apps are on your exception list?
A: see here
Q: But if Google is blocked for almost every app, can I still get push messages?
A: Yes, you can! Push messages are routed and controlled through the microG functionality, which stil can connect to Google.
3. etc/hosts ad blocking
Q: What is the etc/hosts ad-blocking and how does it work?
A: I deliver a monthly-updated /system/etc/hosts file from the AdAway app which lists a comprehensive selection of known ad/spyware addresses. Any attempt to connect to those sites is redirected to the local OS, so a positive connection is reported, but no content is transmitted. (See linked explanation).
Q: Which anti-tracker lists do you use?
A: The same defaulted by the AdAway app, plus in addition Microsoft's 'Hockey Stick' stuff.
4. Firewall UI
Q: What is the Firewall UI and how does it work?
A: Under Settings - Data privacy - Trust, you'll find a list of all installed apps (optionally, you can also show the shipped system apps), which lets you control - per app - whether the app can connect via WiFi, Mobile data or VPN. In fact, you can in any LineageOS individually control this in the app details (Settings), this option simply gives you a comprehensive view for all apps.
Q: How do I use it? What are the typical use-cases:
A: It of course depends on your specific requirement, but below some very typical use-cases:
a. Disallow internet access completely (uncheck WiFi, mobile data and VPN)
This might be useful for an app, which does not need internet access to work, but uses internet access to e.g. nag you with ad-crap (some games on the play store, for example)
b. Make sure, that an app only uses WiFi (in order to avoid costs when using mobile data) - uncheck mobile data
c. Make sure, that an app only has internet, when connected via VPN - uncheck WiFi and mobile data
5. Privacy features / data privacy of this ROM
Q: Does this ROM protect my privacy by design/default?
A: First of all, you will never get any "auto-protection" without having to take care, what you do!
What this ROM provides to you in addition to an "official" LineageOS:
This ROM comes with microG, to avoid the necessity of having to flash the Google apps, with the "mother of all spyware" called Google Play services. So many apps with that dependency would still work, either fully, or with their core-functionality, but without "extra Google convenience" features.
You can optionally block Google/Facbebook connections, which can add a further protecion layer (see the specific FAQ section about that feature)
Many nasty ad-servers, which are embedded into shady apps or websites are blocked by default
Some hardening measures known from the GrapheneOS project have been added
HOWEVER - just some examples, how you can easily screw up any privacy gain (this list is by far not even near to comprehensive):
You still CAN install all kinds of shady apps and use privacy-ignoring services. If you e.g. install the genuine Facebook or Instagram app, the majority of your private data on your phone will be immediately uploaded to Facebook servers, as those apps even refuse to start, if you do not grant all the sensitive permissions! (Note: Yes, afterwards, when your data has already been stolen, you can revoke those permissions again. And yes, Whatsapp seems maybe 'slightly' better in this regard, but if you really believe, that WA isn't fully integrated into the FB ecosystem, you must be living on another planet).
If you use the Microsoft Outlook app to connect to any "non-Microsoft" e-mail provider, your logon credentials to that other mail provider are stored on Microsoft servers factually allowing Microsoft to steal your identity. Using Microsoft e-mail services or GMail discloses all your e-mails to automated scanning for "suspicious activities"; this has nothing to do with your phone, but outlines, how you can void even the most secure device by making use of privacy-ignoring services.
Making use of Genuine Google-apps with microG also isn't a good idea - make use of alternatives.
Any app, which you install on your device, could misuse its needed privileges! So try to stick to FOSS apps.
And last, but not least, if you are a 'dissident' or fear otherwise any targeted or comprehensive surveillance, this ROM isn't for you either...
Dealing with signed buildsPlease note, that this builds is signed with an own key. When you come from a different build, you cannot directly "dirty-flash" this build. You have to perform a "clean flash".
Bug reports:If you have a problem, please create a post with these informations:
Original Kernel shipped with this rom:
Build Date:
And try to get log as described here
Please note that I can't and won't support issues with builds using a different kernel or Xposed.
In regards to microG, I will try my best to help when it is related to this ROM (I use it myself), but any questions of the type "the YXZ-app can't do <some sort of fancy xyz Google functionality> properly" are better asked in the respective microG forums.
CreditsAOSP project
LineageOS project
microG project
Graphene OS project
csagan5 (Bromite)
WhyOrean (Aurora)
SkewedZeppelin (Kernel patches)
Change Log
January 2023 - FINAL build
Security string 2023-01-01
Bromite Browser and Webview updated to 108.0.5359.156
microG 0.2.26.223616-16
December 2022
Security string 2022-12-05
Bromite Browser and Webview updated to 108.0.5359.106
Some kernel patches
microG 0.2.26.223616-2
November 2022
Security string 2022-11-05
Bromite Browser and Webview updated to 106.0.5249.163
Some kernel patches
microG 0.2.25.223616-10
October 2022
Security string 2022-10-05
Bromite Browser and Webview updated to 105.0.5195.147
Some kernel patches
microG 0.2.24.223616-61
September 9th, 2022
Security string 2022-09-05
Bromite Browser and Webview updated to 104.0.5112.91
Kernel: Some patches and also hardening (GrpaheneOS patches)
microG 0.2.24.214816-30
Contacts app slightly 'de-Googled'
Updated vendor blobs from OOS 11.0.9.1 (vendor sec. string 2022-06-01)
August 6th, 2022
Security string 2022-08-05
Bromite Browser and Webview updated to 103.0.5060.140
Some kernel patches
July 12th, 2022
Security string 2022-07-05
Some kernel patches
June 14th, 2022
Security string 2022-06-05
Some kernel patches
Bromite Browser and Webview on 102.0.5005.96
microG updated to 0.2.24.214816-11
May 7th, 2022
Security string 2022-05-05
Some kernel patches
Bromite Browser and Webview on 101.0.4951.53
microG updated to 0.2.24.214816-10
Mozilla Location provider on 1.5.0
April 11th, 2022
Security string 2022-04-05
Some kernel patches
Bromite Browser and Webview on 100.0.4896.57
March 15th, 2022
Bromite Browser and Webview on 99.0.4844.58 (bugfix build)
March 11th, 2022
Security string 2022-03-05
Some kernel patches
Bromite Browser and Webview on 99.0.4844.55
microG 0.2.24.214816-2
AuroraStore 4.1.1
Janaury 20th, 2022
Security string 2022-01-05
Some kernel patches
A couple of patches and fixes from LineageOS
December 19th, 2021
Security string 2021-12-05
Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 96.0.4664.54
microG 0.22.214516-21
November 16th, 2021
Security string 2021-11-05
Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 94.0.4606.109
Recovery will not be overwritten any more when flashing
October 11th, 2021
Security string 2021-10-01
AOSP tag 11.0.0_r46
Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 93.0.4577.83
September 17th, 2021
Initial build:
Security string 2021-09-05
AOSP tag 11.0.0_r43
Vendor blobs based on OOS 11.0.3.1
Pre-installed microG (0.2.22.212658-2) like LineageOS for microG project (own fork)
Pre-installed AuroraStore (4.0.7), AuroraDroid (1.0.8) and AuroraServices (1.1.1)
OTA Support
eSpeakTTS engine
Bromite (92.0.4515.134) as default browser
Additional security hardening features listed below:
Cloudflare as default DNS (instead of Google)
Privacy-preferred default settings
Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking (Settings - Network & Internet)
Optional disable captive portal detection or choose from various providers (default is GrapheneOS and not Google; Settings - Network & Internet)
Firewall UI (under Trust)
Increased max. password length of 64
No submission of IMSI/phone number to Google when GPS is in use
Default hosts file with many blocked ad/tracking sites
Privacy-enhanced Bromite SystemWebView (92.0.4515.134)
Extra control of sensor access for additionally installed user apps (Special access under app permissions)
Kernel kept up to date with ASB patches of Google kernel/common 'android-4.14-q-release' branch
Debloated from Oneplus blobs for Soter and IFAA
Hardened bionic lib and constified JNI method tables
Option to only use fingerprint unlock for apps and not for the device
Optional timeout for Bluetooth and WLAN connections
Per connection WiFi randomization option
Security Hardening Features - Details
1. Pre-installed microG
same as the LineageOS for microG project
2. Pre-installed AuroraStore and AuroraDroid
works w/o having to enable the "unknown sources feature"
3. Extra control of sensor access for additionally installed user apps
Special access under app permissions
4. Cloudflare (instead of Google) default DNS
Cloudflare DNS has a better privacy policy than Google Public DNS and has DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS. In the deafult DNS settings (as fallback) and network diagnostics, the Cloudflare DNS adresses 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 are specified as defaults (instead of Google's 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)
5. Privacy-preferred default settings
When newly installed, the below settings are defaulted, different from standard LineageOS 17.1 (all settings can be changed at any time later - credits go to the GrapheneOS project):
Anonymous LineageOS statistics disabled (proposal during Setup)
The standard browsing app does not get the location runtime permission automatically assigned
Sensitive information is hidden on the lock screen
Camera app: Location tagging disabled by default
Further, when a lock screen protection is set (PIN, pattern, password), the Nfc, Hotspot and airplane mode tiles require authentication and cannot be set without
6. Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking
Settings => Network & Internet (scroll down)
When activated, outgoing connection attempts to Facebook servers and to Google servers will be suppressed. Certain apps on an internal exception list will still be able to connect (e.g. AuroraStore, microG, or NewPipe, if installed)
7. Optional disable captive portal detection and to select Captive portal server URL provider
Settings => Network & Internet (scroll down)
When deactivated, the system will not ping a specific Google server any longer when establishing a WiFi connection to determine, whether a captive portal is being used. Further, the captive portal URL provider can be set (default is GrapheneOS and not Google; Settings - Network & Internet)
8. No submission of IMSI or phone number to Google when GPS is in use
GPS also works fine, if no SIM card is present, so there obviously is no benefit for the phone holder (different from other involved parties ) to provide this data . . .
9. Default hosts file with many blocked ad/tracking sites
The system's hosts file redirects a comprehensive list of URLs known to be adware, tracking, etc. to 127.0.0.1 (ipv4) and ::1 (ipv6)
10. Privacy-enhanced Bromite SystemWebView
Instead of the default Chromium System Webview component, the Bromite SystemWebView is used offering more privacy, more ad blocking and less Google tracking.
11. Bromite as shipped Browser
A chromium based browser with many privacy features.
12. Firewall UI
Settings => Privacy - Firewall
Lists all apps and allows to restrict Internet access per app in regards to WiFi, mobile network or VPN
This per-app feature is a standard feature in LineageOS, but the UI to show all apps is an Extra (taken from a topic in LineageOS's Gerrit - it may, or may not, become part of the official LineageOS one day)
13. Maximum password length increased to 64
14. Debloated from Oneplus blobs for Soter and IFAA
Unnecessary privacy intrusive vendor blobs are not included in the build
15. Hardened bionic lib and constified JNI method tables
This has been taken over from GrapheneOS
16. Option to only use fingerprint unlock for apps and not for the device
An option in the fingerprint settings, also taken from GrapheneOS
17. Optional timeout for Bluetooth and WLAN connections
See respective settings, also a GrapheneOS feature
18. Per connection WiFi randomization option
A further GrapheneOS feature - improved randomization to make tracking more difficult.
Tips & tricks
Recovery Error 7 when installingIf you aim at installing this ROM for the 1st time (e.g. you come from Stock or other Custom ROM), please check this FAQ section in the LineageOS wiki.
Recovery Error 7 when updating this ROMIf OTA update fails, try manually sideloading (see OP).
If you see some error like ErrorCode::kInstallDeviceOpenError (7) then do the following:
In Recovery, switch to fastbootd (do not 'reboot to bootloader', really choose the fastboot option in recovery)
Connect your device via USB to your PC and run the following commands:
Code:
fastboot delete-logical-partition system_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition system_ext_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition product_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition vendor_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition odm_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition system_b
fastboot delete-logical-partition system_ext_b
fastboot delete-logical-partition product_b
fastboot delete-logical-partition vendor_b
fastboot delete-logical-partition odm_b
Return to recovery from fastbootd mode
Do 'adb sideload' again, it should work now
This got released like just now lmao. Have you experienced any bugs thus far? @MSe1969
madscenes said:
This got released like just now lmao. Have you experienced any bugs thus far? @MSe1969
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No bugs so far.
As described in the OP, it is the successor of my 17.1 hardened LineageOS and I used it as my daily driver. (It took me a while to get rid of quite a few annoying bugs, while I was testing it and providing test builds in my 17.1 thread).
Hoping to see a working TWRP for this device some day...
Ok, After 2 Days of use, there are no Problems. All works like a charm.
Thank you very much!
Are there any issues related to running microG instead of Play Services? Or does everything pretty much work as intended?
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Are there any issues related to running microG instead of Play Services? Or does everything pretty much work as intended?
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Not an easy "yes" answer - so let me give you two answers:
a. Official information sources:
microG Project
Implementation Status
Free implementation of Play Services. Contribute to microg/GmsCore development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Especially the 2nd link shows you, what works, what partially works and what does not work.
b. My personal point of view
I consider the genuine play services as efficient spyware, which I personally do not want to use at all. microG cannot fully replace them (and does not aim at). As such, it does not make sense to continue using your G* account and all the genuine G* apps. So if you want to use the e.g. Gmail app to access your Gmail account, you're better off with the genuine G* spy services, as G* anyhow scans all your Gmail stuff for whatever purposes and you don't really gain back a lot of privacy by using microG instead of the G* spy services.
However - if you anyhow aim at getting away from G*, and you start focusing on the already available alternatives (and those do exist and are partly better), especially in the FOSS area, then I personally would highlight the below functionalities, where microG will provide a great value:
- Coarse location functionality with options to be anonymous (different from G* knowing at any time, where you are)
- Cloud messaging
- Exposure notifications (for Covid tracing apps)
- Most apps using Google dependencies and libraries, whose primary focus is not a deep G* integration mostly work flawlessly
The king is dead, long live the king!
Best ROM and reason to get this phone.
MSe1969 said:
Not an easy "yes" answer - so let me give you two answers:
a. Official information sources:
microG Project
Implementation Status
Free implementation of Play Services. Contribute to microg/GmsCore development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Especially the 2nd link shows you, what works, what partially works and what does not work.
b. My personal point of view
I consider the genuine play services as efficient spyware, which I personally do not want to use at all. microG cannot fully replace them (and does not aim at). As such, it does not make sense to continue using your G* account and all the genuine G* apps. So if you want to use the e.g. Gmail app to access your Gmail account, you're better off with the genuine G* spy services, as G* anyhow scans all your Gmail stuff for whatever purposes and you don't really gain back a lot of privacy by using microG instead of the G* spy services.
However - if you anyhow aim at getting away from G*, and you start focusing on the already available alternatives (and those do exist and are partly better), especially in the FOSS area, then I personally would highlight the below functionalities, where microG will provide a great value:
- Coarse location functionality with options to be anonymous (different from G* knowing at any time, where you are)
- Cloud messaging
- Exposure notifications (for Covid tracing apps)
- Most apps using Google dependencies and libraries, whose primary focus is not a deep G* integration mostly work flawlessly
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Thank you for your indepth response, it was really enlightening, the web page you linked made it a lot easier for me to understand.
One more question I have is what's the impact on battery life? Is it better? The same? Or worse?
Thank you!
L4WL13T said:
Thank you for your indepth response, it was really enlightening, the web page you linked made it a lot easier for me to understand.
One more question I have is what's the impact on battery life? Is it better? The same? Or worse?
Thank you!
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I have been running it few days and battery seems to be fine and better then OxygenOS
L4WL13T said:
One more question I have is what's the impact on battery life? Is it better? The same? Or worse?
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I'd say better. Depends of course on your specific setup, but not having Google play services is a solid starting point for better battery behavior and less data consumption.
What Camera app does it use?
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What Camera app does it use?
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Snap, same as official LineageOS build f. hotdog device
Tempted to update to this new version, coming from your splendid 17.1 ROM
In order not to mess up the updating process I kindly ask the OP to clarify the following points (which may seem trivial for more tech-savy users than myself).
When starting the Oxygen-Updates App: is "Oneplus 7T Pro" (= Chinese Version?!) the correct device name? (that's what it says about my device in the "about the phone" section of your 17.1 ROM)
What 11.x OOS firmware version should I download via Oxygen-Updates? Latest regular one or latest beta?
When it comes to extracting the stock ROM via payload-dumper-go: is it save to download the most recent version of the payload-dumper-go-software (1.2.0-1) from the AUR (I'm running Manjaro Linux)?
What folder do I need to copy the extracted stock ROM to in order to execute the commands given here https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/hotdog/fw_update in the LineageOS Wiki?
Thanks in advance for any help.
pa.trick said:
When starting the Oxygen-Updates App: is "Oneplus 7T Pro" (= Chinese Version?!) the correct device name? (that's what it says about my device in the "about the phone" section of your 17.1 ROM)
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To be on the safe side, look at the model code on the backside of the device:
HD1910Chinese / HKHD1911IndianHD1913Europe
pa.trick said:
What 11.x OOS firmware version should I download via Oxygen-Updates? Latest regular one or latest beta?
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Regular; it should be dated around July or August this year, depending on which version.
pa.trick said:
When it comes to extracting the stock ROM via payload-dumper-go: is it save to download the most recent version of the payload-dumper-go-software (1.2.0-1) from the AUR (I'm running Manjaro Linux)?
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I have downloaded manually from the GH repo. Look at the version number.
pa.trick said:
What folder do I need to copy the extracted stock ROM to in order to execute the commands given here https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/hotdog/fw_update in the LineageOS Wiki?
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Does not matter, simply run fastboot from the same directory.
Has anybody had success installing Magisk? How did you do it?
I had LOS 18.1 for microG previously and I just flashed Magisk-v23.0.zip right after having installed that OS and that worked, but with this it doesn't.
EDIT: nvm I'm an idiot and forgot to reboot before installing. Can confirm ROM works with Magisk.
I'll be honest, I'm not yet ready to do the backup/restore/fail/fix dance but I intend to do it as soon as I can; thanks a lot for your work anyways !
If one of these days you come in the French Alps, just message me beforehand ! Beers are due.
This applicable on Oneplus 7T as well right or is the partition layout of Oneplus 7T different from that of Oneplus 7T pro?
This thread is dedicated to provide hardened Lineage-OS 19.1 builds with microG included for the OnePlus 7T Pro (hotdog) with current security patches.
You can consider this thread as the successor of my respective LineageOS 18.1 thread.
Features of this ROMDownload here
Pre-installed microG like LineageOS for microG project (own fork)
Pre-installed AuroraStore, AuroraDroid and AuroraServices
OTA Support
Additional security hardening features listed below:
Cloudflare as default DNS (instead of Google)
Privacy-preferred default settings
Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking (Settings - Network & Internet)
Optional disable captive portal detection or choose from various providers (default is GrapheneOS and not Google; Settings - Network & Internet)
Increased max. password length of 64
Enhanced controls for secondary users
Exec spawning (ported from GrapheneOS)
No submission of IMSI/phone number to Google when GPS is in use
Default hosts file with many blocked ad/tracking sites (can be disabled)
Privacy-enhanced Bromite SystemWebView Mulch System Webview
Extra control of sensor access for additionally installed user apps (Special access under app permissions)
Kernel kept up to date with ASB patches of Google kernel/common 'android-4.14-q-release' branch
Debloated from Oneplus blobs for Soter and IFAA
Hardened bionic lib and constified JNI method tables
Optional timeout for Bluetooth and WLAN connections
Optional auto-reboot if device not unlocked for defined timeframe
Option to only use fingerprint unlock for apps and not for the device
Optional timeout for Bluetooth and WLAN connections
Per connection WiFi randomization option
Sensitive QS Tiles require unlocking
Native debugging
Ability to disable non-system apps from the "App info" screen
Scoped storage (ported from GrapheneOS)
Firewall UI (Settings - Network & Internet - Manage data restrictions)
Current release levelsSecurity string: 2023-06-05
AOSP tag: 12.1.0_r22
Mulch System Webview M114
Source-code and build instructionsKernel: https://github.com/lin19-microg/android_kernel_oneplus_sm8150/tree/lin-19.1-mse
Build manifest: https://github.com/lin19-microg/local_manifests/tree/lin-19.1-microG
Installation Instructions
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE SOLELY YOURSELF FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU DO WITH YOUR DEVICE !!!
Please note - I won't explain any single aspect (e.g. how to install 'fastboot' on your PC or troubleshoot USB connectivity issues under Windows). Search the net and consult the search engine of your choice or look here in XDA, there is plenty of information available.
Pre-Requisites
Have fastboot and adb installed on your PC and make sure, you can connect via USB to your device in fastboot mode and via adb
An unlocked bootloader (see e.g. LineageOS install instructions)
If you come from Stock ROM, make sure to upgrade your device to the latest offered software version
Know, how to boot into fastboot mode (with powered off device press [Power]+[Vol.down]+[Vol.up])
Please read carefully:I refer in general to the LineageOS install instructions, but there are some deviations!
It is recommended to really carefully go completely through the instructions below once, before doing anything. You have been warned!
Let's go!
Install the dedicated Lineage 19.1 recovery for this ROMFor the Oneplus 7T Pro (hotdog), there is currently no fully working official TWRP available! The offered official one can't decrypt the /data partition and I am not 100% sure about the rest.
Please download and unpack the specific Lineage revocery for this build. It has been built using this ROM's signing key. Unzip and flash this specific recovery with the below commands (your device must be in 'fastboot mode'):
Code:
fastboot flash recovery_a lineage-19.1-20221222-recovery-hotdog.img
fastboot flash recovery_b lineage-19.1-20221222-recovery-hotdog.img
Reboot now into recovery from fastboot (follow the menu options) - DO NOT boot into your OS yet.
Make sure, your firmware is on Android 12If you are already on Android 12 with Stock OxygenOS and are on the latest offered patch level, be happy and proceed with the next chapter. Same applies, if you come from a different Android 12 based Custom ROM and you know for sure, that the firmware has been updated to Android 12.
In all other cases, you must update the firmware before proceeding. Please refer to the LineageOS documentation on upgrading the firmware - the best source right now seems to be the linked Oxygen Updater app (obtain and download the file only). If you have a European 7T Pro (HD1913), you can unpack the firmware file here and follow the README instead.
Please note: If the touch screen does not work after booting up to the Lineage 19.1 recovery, then it is a clear sign, that you need to update the firmware (the touch screen also won't work in that case, when you boot the OS). The recovery also lets you navigate with vol-up/vol-down and select via Power key, so you can proceed. However - but if you prefer, you can temporarily also flash the LineageOS 18.1 recovery from the above linked 18.1 predecessor thread, but then make sure, that after having upgraded the firmware, you will flash the 19.1 recovery again as explained above. Reboot into the recovery after having updated the firmware.
Install the ROMIf you come from my previous LineageOS 18.1 ROM, you can simply sideload the 19.1 ROM on top of my 18.1 ROM, so don't format the /data partition (unless you really want to get rid of your data). In all other cases, you have no choice than formatting /data, so continue as described in the LineageOS installation instructions with formatting /data and sideloading the ROM ZIP (download link above).
It is normal, that you may observe at 47% progress a longer break, followed by a step 1/2 and finally 2/2 before a success message appears.
In case you need to format /data:
Please keep in mind, that formatting the /data partition also wipes the shared internal memory - backup first!
DO NOT flash Gapps!
This ROM comes with pre-installed microG. So don't attempt to flash Gapps. If Gapps is a 'must' for you, please use the official LineageOS build for this device.
Update Instructions
This ROM offers OTA updates through the Updater app. Therefore, normally, no further activities necessary.
You can however also manually update the ROM by sideloading a newer version of this ROM via recovery.
Frequently asked Questions
These questions come from various threads for my hardened microG ROMs. I have listed them here, because they also apply to this ROM and are hopefully helpful.
1. AuroraStore
I bundle AuroraStore with my build, but I am in no way associated with its development. The first place to look for support is the AuroraStore XDA thread and its excellent FAQ Section. Nevertheless, I would like to answer some frequently asked questions in conjunction to my ROM:
Q: AuroraStore offers an update to "Google play services" - I thought your ROM is "Google-free"?
A: The bundled microG application spoofs the existence of Google play services. This is a necessary part of microG's design. In AuroraStore, please add the Play Services to the ignore list. You won't be able to "update" them anyhow, but better do not even try to do so!
Q: I can't connect, Aurora claims "no network" - but I can normally use my browser and other apps to connect to the internet.
A: If the "iptables block script" of my ROM is active, try to deactivating and immediately after re-activating it.
If that does not help or you don't use the iptables block script of tis ROM, you may try to force-close the app or logoff/logon again. However, the Aurora support thread will be your primary point to look at!
2. Google/Facebook iptables blocking
Q: How does the Google/Facebook blocking work?
A: Via the 'iptables'/'ip6tables' functionality of the Linux layer of Android, the ip4/ip6 address range of Google and Facebook is blocked on a per app base (in fact, it is generally blocked, but some apps on an internal exception list are still allowed to connect). This means, that apps (or spyware components thereof) cannot send/receive data to/from Google/Facebook. Btw, certain connections to X-mode and Palantir are also blocked, but I am not sure, whether this is enough - any qualified information to improve this are very welcome!
Q: I like this Google/Facebook blocking approach, but my favourite <xyz> app needs to be able to connect to Google/Facebook. Can you please add this app to your exception list?
A: Please read this comprehensive information. In short: If you have a trustworthy FOSS project aiming at connecting to Google/Facebook via Webview as 'mobile browser' with (almost) no permissions or you have a tracker-free app to connect to a proprietary service, which simply is hosted on a Google webspace, I am happy to discuss this, but I will definitely not allow any "Playstore top ten genuine spyware app".
Q: Which apps are on your exception list?
A: see here
Q: But if Google is blocked for almost every app, can I still get push messages?
A: Yes, you can! Push messages are routed and controlled through the microG functionality, which stil can connect to Google.
3. etc/hosts ad blocking
Q: What is the etc/hosts ad-blocking and how does it work?
A: I deliver a monthly-updated /system/etc/hosts file from the AdAway app which lists a comprehensive selection of known ad/spyware addresses. Any attempt to connect to those sites is redirected to the local OS, so a positive connection is reported, but no content is transmitted. (See linked explanation).
Q: Which anti-tracker lists do you use?
A: The same defaulted by the AdAway app, plus in addition Microsoft's 'Hockey Stick' stuff.
4. Firewall UI
Q: What is the Firewall UI and how does it work?
A: Under Settings - Network & Internet - Manage data restrictions, you'll find a list of all installed apps (optionally, you can also show the shipped system apps), which lets you control - per app - whether the app can connect via WiFi, Mobile data or VPN. In fact, you can in any LineageOS individually control this in the app details (Settings), this option simply gives you a comprehensive view for all apps.
Q: How do I use it? What are the typical use-cases:
A: It of course depends on your specific requirement, but below some very typical use-cases:
a. Disallow internet access completely (uncheck WiFi, mobile data and VPN)
This might be useful for an app, which does not need internet access to work, but uses internet access to e.g. nag you with ad-crap (some games on the play store, for example)
b. Make sure, that an app only uses WiFi (in order to avoid costs when using mobile data) - uncheck mobile data
c. Make sure, that an app only has internet, when connected via VPN - uncheck WiFi and mobile data
5. Privacy features / data privacy of this ROM
Q: Does this ROM protect my privacy by design/default?
A: First of all, you will never get any "auto-protection" without having to take care, what you do!
What this ROM provides to you in addition to an "official" LineageOS:
This ROM comes with microG, to avoid the necessity of having to flash the Google apps, with the "mother of all spyware" called Google Play services. So many apps with that dependency would still work, either fully, or with their core-functionality, but without "extra Google convenience" features.
You can optionally block Google/Facbebook connections, which can add a further protecion layer (see the specific FAQ section about that feature)
Many nasty ad-servers, which are embedded into shady apps or websites are blocked by default
Some hardening measures known from the GrapheneOS project have been added
HOWEVER - just some examples, how you can easily screw up any privacy gain (this list is by far not even near to comprehensive):
You still CAN install all kinds of shady apps and use privacy-ignoring services. If you e.g. install the genuine Facebook or Instagram app, the majority of your private data on your phone will be immediately uploaded to Facebook servers, as those apps even refuse to start, if you do not grant all the sensitive permissions! (Note: Yes, afterwards, when your data has already been stolen, you can revoke those permissions again. And yes, Whatsapp seems maybe 'slightly' better in this regard, but if you really believe, that WA isn't fully integrated into the FB ecosystem, you must be living on another planet).
If you use the Microsoft Outlook app to connect to any "non-Microsoft" e-mail provider, your logon credentials to that other mail provider are stored on Microsoft servers factually allowing Microsoft to steal your identity. Using Microsoft e-mail services or GMail discloses all your e-mails to automated scanning for "suspicious activities"; this has nothing to do with your phone, but outlines, how you can void even the most secure device by making use of privacy-ignoring services.
Making use of Genuine Google-apps with microG also isn't a good idea - make use of alternatives.
Any app, which you install on your device, could misuse its needed privileges! So try to stick to FOSS apps.
And last, but not least, if you are a 'dissident' or fear otherwise any targeted or comprehensive surveillance, this ROM isn't for you either...
Dealing with signed buildsPlease note, that this builds is signed with an own key. When you come from a different build, you cannot directly "dirty-flash" this build. You have to perform a "clean flash".
Bug reports:If you have a problem, please create a post with these informations:
Original Kernel shipped with this rom:
Build Date:
And try to get log as described here
Please note that I can't and won't support issues with builds using a different kernel or Xposed.
In regards to microG, I will try my best to help when it is related to this ROM (I use it myself), but any questions of the type "the YXZ-app can't do <some sort of fancy xyz Google functionality> properly" are better asked in the respective microG forums.
CreditsAOSP project
LineageOS project
microG project
Graphene OS project (many privacy and security features have been ported)
csagan5 (Bromite)
WhyOrean (Aurora)
SkewedZeppelin (Kernel patches and some good ideas of Divest-OS)
Change Log08-06-2023
ASB Security string 2023-06-05
Some kernel patches
Mulch Webview 114.0.5735.61
microG on 0.2.28.231657-5
FakeStore 0.2.0
AuroraStore 4.2.3
09-05-2023
ASB Security string 2023-05-05
Some kernel patches
Mulch Webview 113.0.5672.77
13-04-2023
ASB Security string 2023-04-05
Some kernel patches
Removed Bromite browser and shipped LineageOS' Jelly instead
Mulch Webview 112.0.5615.48
19-03-2023
ASB Security string 2023-03-05
Some kernel patches
Vendor blobs and sec. patch updated from HD1913_11.F.20
Bromite Webview replaced by Mulch Webview 111.0.5563.58
12-02-2023
ASB Security string 2023-02-05
microG on 0.2.27.223616-3
Firewall UI moved to Privacy Dashboard
Some kernel patches
Spoof apps installed by G*PlayStore
06-01-2023
ASB Security string 2023-01-05
microG on 0.2.26.223616-16
Bromite Browser and Webview updated to 108.0.5359.156
Firewall UI (Settings - Network & Internet - Manage data restrictions)
Some kernel patches
French translation for ported features
29-12-2022 - 1st 'official' build
Port of GrapheneOS' 'Scoped storage' feature
27-12-2022 - INITIAL BUILD (Beta)
Pre-installed microG 0.2.26.223616-2
Pre-installed AuroraStore 4.1.1, AuroraDroid and AuroraServices
OTA Support
Bromite as default browser, 108.0.5359.156
Additional security hardening features listed below:
Cloudflare as default DNS (instead of Google)
Privacy-preferred default settings
Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking (Settings - Network & Internet)
Optional disable captive portal detection or choose provider (default is GrapheneOS and not Google; Settings - Network & Internet)
Increased max. password length of 64
Enhaced controls for secondary users
Secure application spawning
No submission of IMSI/phone number to Google when GPS is in use
Default hosts file with many blocked ad/tracking sites (can be disabled)
Privacy-enhanced Bromite SystemWebView, 108.0.5359.156
Extra control of sensor access for additionally installed user apps (Special access under app permissions)
Kernel kept up to date with ASB and other patches
Debloated Oneplus blobs (removed Soter and and Google hotword recognition)
Hardened bionic lib and constified JNI method tables
Optional timeout for Bluetooth and WLAN connections
Optional auto-reboot if device not unlocked for defined timeframe
Per connection WiFi randomization option
Sensitive QS Tiles require unlocking
Native debugging
Ability to disable non-system apps from the "App info" screen
Security Hardening Features - Details
1. Pre-installed microG
same as the LineageOS for microG project
2. Pre-installed AuroraStore and AuroraDroid
works w/o having to enable the "unknown sources feature"
3. Extra control of sensor access for additionally installed user apps
Special access under app permissions
4. Cloudflare (instead of Google) default DNS
Cloudflare DNS has a better privacy policy than Google Public DNS and has DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS. In the deafult DNS settings (as fallback) and network diagnostics, the Cloudflare DNS adresses 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 are specified as defaults (instead of Google's 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)
5. Privacy-preferred default settings
When newly installed, the below settings are defaulted, different from standard LineageOS 17.1 (all settings can be changed at any time later - credits go to the GrapheneOS project):
Anonymous LineageOS statistics disabled (proposal during Setup)
The standard browsing app does not get the location runtime permission automatically assigned
Sensitive information is hidden on the lock screen
Further, when a lock screen protection is set (PIN, pattern, password), the Nfc, Hotspot and airplane mode and many further tiles require authentication and cannot be set without
6. Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking
Settings => Network & Internet (scroll down)
When activated, outgoing connection attempts to Facebook servers and to Google servers will be suppressed. Certain apps on an internal exception list will still be able to connect (e.g. AuroraStore, microG, or NewPipe, if installed)
7. Optional disable captive portal detection and to select Captive portal server URL provider
Settings => Network & Internet (scroll down)
When deactivated, the system will not ping a specific Google server any longer when establishing a WiFi connection to determine, whether a captive portal is being used. Further, the captive portal URL provider can be set (default is GrapheneOS and not Google; Settings - Network & Internet)
8. No submission of IMSI or phone number to Google when GPS is in use
GPS also works fine, if no SIM card is present, so there obviously is no benefit for the phone holder (different from other involved parties ) to provide this data . . .
9. Default hosts file with many blocked ad/tracking sites
The system's hosts file redirects a comprehensive list of URLs known to be adware, tracking, etc. to 127.0.0.1 (ipv4) and ::1 (ipv6) - this option can be switched off under Settings - Security
10. Privacy-enhanced Bromite SystemWebView
Instead of the default Chromium System Webview component, the Bromite SystemWebView is used offering more privacy, more ad blocking and less Google tracking.
11. Bromite as shipped Browser
A chromium based browser with many privacy features.
12. Maximum password length increased to 64
14. Debloated from Oneplus blobs for Soter and Google hotword recognition
Unnecessary privacy intrusive vendor blobs are not included in the build
15. Hardened bionic lib and constified JNI method tables
This has been taken over from GrapheneOS
16. Option to only use fingerprint unlock for apps and not for the device
An option in the fingerprint settings, also taken from GrapheneOS
17. Optional timeout for Bluetooth and WLAN connections
See respective settings, also a GrapheneOS feature
18. Optional reboot timeout
See respective settings, also a GrapheneOS feature
19. Per connection WiFi randomization option
A further GrapheneOS feature - improved randomization to make tracking more difficult.
20. Ability to disable user-installed apps
Ported from GrapheneOS - this feature normally only applies to system apps.
21. Port of GrapheneOS' Scoped storage functionality
See original documentation
Tips & tricksRecovery Error 7 when installingIf you aim at installing this ROM for the 1st time (e.g. you come from Stock or other Custom ROM), please check this FAQ section in the LineageOS wiki.
Recovery Error 7 when updating this ROMIf OTA update fails, try manually sideloading (see OP).
If you see some error like ErrorCode::kInstallDeviceOpenError (7) then do the following:
In Recovery, switch to fastbootd (do not 'reboot to bootloader', really choose the fastboot option in recovery)
Connect your device via USB to your PC and run the following commands:
Code:
fastboot delete-logical-partition system_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition system_ext_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition product_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition vendor_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition odm_a
fastboot delete-logical-partition system_b
fastboot delete-logical-partition system_ext_b
fastboot delete-logical-partition product_b
fastboot delete-logical-partition vendor_b
fastboot delete-logical-partition odm_b
Return to recovery from fastbootd mode
Do 'adb sideload' again, it should work now
TTS Engine / Speech serviceThe following is a working option for this device to use Google TTS without big G* spying on you:
Launch Aurora Store and search Google TTS, but DO NOT install
Instead manually download version 210354702 (the most recent version does not work)
Put this app on the ignore list to make sure it won't ever get updated
Enable it in the Settings and download the language files of your choice for offline use
Go to the app settings and disallow any internet connectivity
Translation of ported features - help neededWhilst the features available in LineageOS are widely translated and those translations obviously will find their way into this build, certain features ported e.g. from GrapheneOS or developed by myself lack a translation and appear only in English or German (I took care about the German translation).
If I don't have anything better to do (ok, just kidding ), I may consider doing the French translation as well - however, if you want to see certain menu items in Settings also in your own language, please contact me via PM.
Thanks a lot for this Christmas/New Year present !
appreciate the work!
just wondered, how difficult is it to approach microg and suggest/incorporate most or all of these sensible privacy features in their main build? would this save you and all users a ton of trouble?
Hello MSe1969
For Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking
Can you add in the application radarbot and waze in the exception application.
Thanks in advance
@MSe1969
Man, you rock and rule the forum!
That is absolutely phantastic. I installed da rom and even the vowifi works fluently.
There aren no isuues. I had to play around with openvpn a while, before it worked, but in the end it's done.
Only in the updater section there is a rom shown off, which could be installed??? I can not delete it, it stays there.
But this is nittykritty....
A huge huge thank you very very much and a hug. Have a nice start into 2023, you sweetened mine.
Ta, Ray
nico21311 said:
Hello MSe1969
For Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking
Can you add in the application radarbot and waze in the exception application.
Thanks in advance
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Short answer: Hell, No!
Long answer: Please have a look at this post, which explains the background.
ewong3 said:
appreciate the work!
just wondered, how difficult is it to approach microg and suggest/incorporate most or all of these sensible privacy features in their main build? would this save you and all users a ton of trouble?
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I assume you mean the 'lineageos4microg' project (as microG itself is the privacy-aware Gapps alternative and they do not provide any Custom ROM builds) - the scope of that project is to simply take LineageOS "as is" and ship it with microG pre-installed. They for sure won't alter their project scope.
There are already similar projects, such as Calyx or /e/, which aim into a similar direction (microG and privacy/security focused with different priorities), or Divest-OS (no microG, but also privacy/security focused) or GrapheneOS (holistic and very strict approach on security/privacy, no microG - many of their innovative features are ported by other projects and devs like me) - these projects are aware of each other.
bestouff said:
Thanks a lot for this Christmas/New Year present !
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Maybe you could also contribute:
If I sent you (e.g. via PM) some text (xml) files with English text strings, and you replace those with a French translation and sent them back, the respective menu entries would appear in one of the next builds in French (instead of English), if you use your phone in French language... - Would that be OK?
@All - see post #5
I am interested in further languages, so everybody willing to support is more than welcome.
Hey you seemed to want to do the French yourself, I didn't want to steal your work !
Anyway no problem, I don't have much time but I can make/review some translations.
Safetynet fix on magisk seems to make the phone get stuck on boot every time it is installed
MSe1969 said:
Maybe you could also contribute:
If I sent you (e.g. via PM) some text (xml) files with English text strings, and you replace those with a French translation and sent them back, the respective menu entries would appear in one of the next builds in French (instead of English), if you use your phone in French language... - Would that be OK?
@All - see post #5
I am interested in further languages, so everybody willing to support is more than welcome.
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Me too I can review it
Ok, Gents. I have serious problems with openvpn and my synology. The connection works in the beginning one time. After a disconnection or change of network, it does not reconnect and i have to delete vpn connection completely. I have to disconnect from Internet (mobile and wlan) after i switched it on again i can reestablish the vpn and it works til next switch of networks. I try to get logs from it the next time, the problem occures and i will post it here or the solution, if i could fix it.
"Edit" In addition of that, i do not receive any messages with iptables script and openvpn on with my synology chat.
With lineageosmicrog 18.1on my second phone ist everything ok and all works fine.
Edit number 2..... I have a third phone.... and everything works fine with openvpn and chat.. so it must be an installation failure in Main Software.... I'll reinstall clean again. I will post a statement when done.....
Have a happy new year in several hours.
ruicardona said:
Safetynet fix on magisk seems to make the phone get stuck on boot every time it is installed
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This build is hardened, especially kernel hardening, hardened_malloc integrated in bionic / libc. So it may very well be, that specific Magisk modules won't work...
MSe1969 said:
This build is hardened, especially kernel hardening, hardened_malloc integrated in bionic / libc. So it may very well be, that specific Magisk modules won't work...
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I have no idea what you just told me means but i kinda understood that last part, the stock lineage os also has the same behavior.
ruicardona said:
I have no idea what you just told me means but i kinda understood that last part, the stock lineage os also has the same behavior.
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OK, if the Magisk module even does not work with the official LineageOS ROM for this device, it is not related to the hardening features of this specific build. Either way, I don't have a solution for you.
MSe1969 said:
OK, if the Magisk module even does not work with the official LineageOS ROM for this device, it is not related to the hardening features of this specific build. Either way, I don't have a solution for you.
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Thank you for replying either way!