Vendor image - Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello. First of all , I'd like to apologize if my question is dumb and has already been answered... But I'm running out of ideas , i would like to install the Pure Nexus Rom because I'm on Cyanogen but the last build completely messed up my phone... And I don't know what Vendor image I should download ... I don't even know what that is... Thanks a lot for your future answers!

Rozalina340 said:
Hello. First of all , I'd like to apologize if my question is dumb and has already been answered... But I'm running out of ideas , i would like to install the Pure Nexus Rom because I'm on Cyanogen but the last build completely messed up my phone... And I don't know what Vendor image I should download ... I don't even what that is... Thanks a lot for your future answers!
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Either use fastboot or TWRP 3.0 to flash the MMB29Q vendor before flashing the February OTA based Pure Nexus build. Check a rom's changelog to see which OTA it is based on, then flash that vendor image if need be. I must also add, several roms are based on the latest February AOSP branch which is MMB29U, the 5X MMB29Q vendor is what still needs to be installed. This is not a stupid question, you want to ask things like this to be sure you are in the know.

SlimSnoopOS said:
Either use fastboot or TWRP 3.0 to flash the MMB29Q vendor before flashing the February OTA based Pure Nexus build. Check a rom's changelog to see which OTA it is based on, then flash that vendor image if need be. I must also add, several roms are based on the latest February AOSP branch which is MMB29U, the 5X MMB29Q vendor is what still needs to be installed. This is not a stupid question, you want to ask things like this to be sure you are in the know.
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Thank you so much for your answer ! I'm going to try that! Thank you again , I was so lost and desperate

Rozalina340 said:
Thank you so much for your answer ! I'm going to try that! Thank you again , I was so lost and desperate
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Not problem, that's why this forum exists!
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

So what exactly does the vendor image do? Why do we need to update to update the ROM after a new android version is released?

am2012 said:
So what exactly does the vendor image do? Why do we need to update to update the ROM after a new android version is released?
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From what I understand it's the drivers specific for that device, created by the device manufacturer. What I can't figure out is whether I should download those from this site of if they should be provided by the manufacturer somewhere? Like on lg.com?

macdabby said:
From what I understand it's the drivers specific for that device, created by the device manufacturer. What I can't figure out is whether I should download those from this site of if they should be provided by the manufacturer somewhere? Like on lg.com?
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I've never used LG's website, but the vendor image is included in each 5X factory image:
https://developers.google.com/android/images?hl=en
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

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How to instal CyanogenMod 13/12.1 on ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE500CL (Z00D)?

Can somebody please help me with installing cm 13 (12.1 if not available yet) on my ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE500CL (Z00D)? All the files and tutorials I've found are for Z008/Z00A. Seems like nobody cares for Z00D. It's the cheap one with 5' display and HD resolution. :crying: I've already rooted and installed SuperSU, just can't find cm 13 neither 12.1 for my model.
Luboš Kadeřábek said:
Can somebody please help me with installing cm 13 (12.1 if not available yet) on my ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE500CL (Z00D)? All the files and tutorials I've found are for Z008/Z00A. Seems like nobody cares for Z00D. It's the cheap one with 5' display and HD resolution. :crying: I've already rooted and installed SuperSU, just can't find cm 13 neither 12.1 for my model.
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Be patient, we don't have a CM port yet. Asus is yet to release a working kernel source for our device, and without it you cannot port a custom ROM. It's supposed to come by the end of this week. As for Cyanogenmod, one of the people who worked on CM 13 for the Z00A/Z008 variant expressed interest in working on CM for ZE500CL, but he can't even start working before Asus releases the working source file.
Anyway, just wait.
djole94hns said:
Be patient, we don't have a CM port yet. Asus is yet to release a working kernel source for our device, and without it you cannot port a custom ROM. It's supposed to come by the end of this week. As for Cyanogenmod, one of the people who worked on CM 13 for the Z00A/Z008 variant expressed interest in working on CM for ZE500CL, but he can't even start working before Asus releases the working source file.
Anyway, just wait.
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What are the sources? And whence infa that will complete at the end of this week?
CHuvaCK21 said:
What are the sources? And whence infa that will complete at the end of this week?
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Here you go: http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=69720&extra=page=1
Ask @jrior001 if you need any further info.
By the way, are you the one that ported TWRP to our device with Skyrimus on 4pda? If so, thank you
djole94hns said:
Here you go: http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=69720&extra=page=1
By the way, are you the one that ported TWRP to our device with Skyrimus on 4pda? If so, thank you
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No, I'm his friend.) I helped him with the creation of TWRP, it has not ZE500CL, he Zenfone 4, but in the end run and running, recently custom firmware based on runoff laid his, I can throw, but there's headphones do not work I do not know why.
CHuvaCK21 said:
No, I'm his friend.) I helped him with the creation of TWRP, it has not ZE500CL, he Zenfone 4, but in the end run and running, recently custom firmware based on runoff laid his, I can throw, but there's headphones do not work I do not know why.
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Well, ZenFone 4 has a bit different architecture. It's similar, but not the same. If I understood you correctly, the custom ROM for ZenFone 4 worked on your device?
djole94hns said:
Well, ZenFone 4 has a bit different architecture. It's similar, but not the same. If I understood you correctly, the custom ROM for ZenFone 4 worked on your device?
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I mean, what other Zenfone 4, but it has nothing to do with our TWRP, I say that I redid the stock firmware for TWRP, installed Root, remove app, duodecimal, but it doesn't work with headphones, and as I said above I can throw this firmware, and also screenshots with the remaining applications.
CHuvaCK21 said:
I mean, what other Zenfone 4, but it has nothing to do with our TWRP, I say that I redid the stock firmware for TWRP, installed Root, remove app, duodecimal, but it doesn't work with headphones, and as I said above I can throw this firmware, and also screenshots with the remaining applications.
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Can you give me a link to that ROM? I'd like to see if it works on my device
djole94hns said:
Can you give me a link to that ROM? I'd like to see if it works on my device
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He work, flash Through TWRP, do wipe cache, system, data, dalvik, RESTART RECOVERY TWRP and flash ROM.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=679173&st=6980#entry48015445
CHuvaCK21 said:
He work, flash Through TWRP, do wipe cache, system, data, dalvik, RESTART RECOVERY TWRP and flash ROM.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=679173&st=6980#entry48015445
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Thanks
So, it's just official firmware with root, removed bloatware and updated apps?
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Это официальное обновление прошивки с удаленных множество стоковых приложений, приложений обновляется и вшит root?
(Sorry for the bad Russian )
djole94hns said:
Thanks
So, it's just official firmware with root, removed bloatware and updated apps?
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Это официальное обновление прошивки для удаленных множество стоковых приложений, приложений обновляется и вшит root?
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Yes, i updated all apps, i want add Xposed, but i don't know how, Ask a friend. I've flashed this firmware more than 20 times, but never got Xposed working. Phone is not started
CHuvaCK21 said:
Yes, i updated all apps, i want add Xposed, but i don't know how, Ask a friend. I've flashed this firmware more than 20 times, but never got Xposed working. Phone is not started
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Try it this way:
Install this and run the BusyBox installer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.busybox
Install this (don't run it yet): https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
Flash this trough TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3631561&d=1454436705
It worked for me.
djole94hns said:
Try it this way:
Install this and run the BusyBox installer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.busybox
Install this (don't run it yet): https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
Flash this trough TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3631561&d=1454436705
It worked for me.
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No, you misunderstand, I want to add Xposed in stitches, so he was there from the very beginning, but the phone is always in Bullupe.
CHuvaCK21 said:
No, you misunderstand, I want to add Xposed in stitches, so he was there from the very beginning, but the phone is always in Bullupe.
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Ah, I understand. I don't know if it's possible.
djole94hns said:
Ah, I understand. I don't know if it's possible.
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It is possible, you just have to register or symlinks right, but I don't know what, I'm just learning all this, I'll try to peek at other firmwares.
djole94hns said:
Be patient, we don't have a CM port yet. Asus is yet to release a working kernel source for our device, and without it you cannot port a custom ROM. It's supposed to come by the end of this week. As for Cyanogenmod, one of the people who worked on CM 13 for the Z00A/Z008 variant expressed interest in working on CM for ZE500CL, but he can't even start working before Asus releases the working source file.
Anyway, just wait.
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The end of this week you say? That's awesome, thanks! Please contact me when done.
Me too
There is a kernel source on Asus site for .118 ROM dlcdnet_asus_com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500CL/ASUS_ZE500CL_12_16_5_118_kernel.zip
Crimento said:
There is a kernel source on Asus site for .118 ROM dlcdnet_asus_com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500CL/ASUS_ZE500CL_12_16_5_118_kernel.zip
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Yes, but it's not a *working* kernel source. It cannot be compiled. I mean, you can try.
@jrior001 tried, and didn't succeed. He reported it to Asus, and Asus told him they're going to upload a working version by the end of the week. Well, it's end of the week now, and it's not yet updated.
Maybe it is and they kept the old date, but who knows.

Upgade from 7.1.1 to 6.0.1

Hi All,
Yes, it's not a mistake, I need to revert one of my Swifts to 6.0.1
I applied the 'update' offered by Wileyfox, and was appalled by the changes, especially foisting Truecaller on me. Because my other Swift is still on 6.0.1, I could see what had been broken.
So, I need help to find a signed zip + instructions on how to apply it please.
I would also like to remove the 'nag' from the other Swift, mainly to make sure I don't apply the upgrade by accident.
TIA
Dave
Hi visit this site you can find some here https://cyanogenupdatetracker.com/downloads/
hope it helps.
Zetren said:
Where can one get the latest CyanogenMod?
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The CM 13.1.5 on cyanogenupdatetracker seems to be the latest available version, alternative sites offer just 13.1.2.
Zetren said:
Thanks, I am inquiring however after CyanogenMod, not CyanogenOS.
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CyanogenMod SHUTDOWN
The latest version is 13.1.2 for ur swift
This is it , its fastboot rom u need pc , adb
Have fun
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24694152805484750

Any OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 users?

Long story short, I'm looking for the most stable and refined custom ROM for the MZP. I'm currently using Alberto97's AOSP 8.1 and while everything is working fine, it isn't really that refined. As it is ported from what I guess is the Google Pixel, the OS thinks that the device is a Google Pixel. For example, when I set up the device, it shows the banner "Finish setting up your Pixel". Also, when I register my fingerprint to unlock the device, the setup shows to use the index finger and touch the sensor located on the rear of the device (like the Pixel's). Charging with the phone powered off is also bugged, as it shows nothing but "Charging ??/100". I know these may seem like small things, but I'm a person with extreme attention to detail (almost borderline OCD) and things like these just bug the hell out of me, even though it isn't the devs fault at all (mad respect to Alberto).
Basically, I want a custom ROM that is MADE for the device, not ported. If you guys get what I mean. Polished is the word, I guess.
Seeing as LineageOS 14.1 is officially supported, do these cosmetic flaws exist? Can any LOS users confirm this? I apologize for bugging this sub with my stupid questions, I just want to settle with my phone once and for all.
Thank you to all for your help!
djdelarosa25 said:
Long story short, I'm looking for the most stable and refined custom ROM for the MZP. I'm currently using Alberto97's AOSP 8.1 and while everything is working fine, it isn't really that refined. As it is ported from what I guess is the Google Pixel, the OS thinks that the device is a Google Pixel. For example, when I set up the device, it shows the banner "Finish setting up your Pixel". Also, when I register my fingerprint to unlock the device, the setup shows to use the index finger and touch the sensor located on the rear of the device (like the Pixel's). Charging with the phone powered off is also bugged, as it shows nothing but "Charging ??/100". I know these may seem like small things, but I'm a person with extreme attention to detail (almost borderline OCD) and things like these just bug the hell out of me, even though it isn't the devs fault at all (mad respect to Alberto).
Basically, I want a custom ROM that is MADE for the device, not ported. If you guys get what I mean. Polished is the word, I guess.
Seeing as LineageOS 14.1 is officially supported, do these cosmetic flaws exist? Can any LOS users confirm this? I apologize for bugging this sub with my stupid questions, I just want to settle with my phone once and for all.
Thank you to all for your help!
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Hi there,
None of the cosmetic flaws you said exist on the official LineageOS 14.1 ROM. I'm using it for several months now and it is certainly the most polished ROM created for this device.
By the way, I've tested weeks ago Alberto97's AOSP 8.1 and it was a weak experience. It wasn't optimized as I expected, some of the animations were jerky and I noticed multiple bugs.
I definitely recommend using LineageOS 14.1 ROM if you want a good experience. Also, I recommend using 7.1 ROMs instead of 8.0's/8.1's. They are way more stable and optimized.
If you have any question, feel free to ask.
Systemlessly said:
Hi there,
None of the cosmetic flaws you said exist on the official LineageOS 14.1 ROM. I'm using it for several months now and it is certainly the most polished ROM created for this device.
By the way, I've tested weeks ago Alberto97's AOSP 8.1 and it was a weak experience. It wasn't optimized as I expected, some of the animations were jerky and I noticed multiple bugs.
I definitely recommend using LineageOS 14.1 ROM if you want a good experience. Also, I recommend using 7.1 ROMs instead of 8.0's/8.1's. They are way more stable and optimized.
If you have any question, feel free to ask.
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Sweet, thanks a lot man! I'm going to flash it right now.
Sadly, the flash failed It appears that it doesn't support the Oreo bootloader
djdelarosa25 said:
Sadly, the flash failed It appears that it doesn't the Oreo bootloader
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What is the error?
Did you flash the official or soak test 8.0 rom before?
Systemlessly said:
What is the error?
Did you flash the official or soak test 8.0 rom before?
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ERROR 7, my bootloader is not supported
I updated to official 8.0.0 Oreo by sideloading the OTA
djdelarosa25 said:
ERROR 7, my bootloader is not supported
I updated to official 8.0.0 Oreo by sideloading the OTA
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Oh yeah, that's bad.
You should post a message regarding this issue on the Official Lineage 14.1 topic to make the developper aware. I think that's not hard to make the bootloader compatible, it should be some parameters to change
Systemlessly said:
Oh yeah, that's bad.
You should post a message regarding this issue on the Official Lineage 14.1 topic to make the developper aware. I think that's not hard to make the bootloader compatible, it should be some parameters to change
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I've been trying to Google ways on how to contact the maintainer but I can't seem to find out how. Can you help me by sending a link on how to message the dev?
djdelarosa25 said:
I've been trying to Google ways on how to contact the maintainer but I can't seem to find out how. Can you help me by sending a link on how to message the dev?
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According to this link: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/addison
It is said that it is mccreary the maintainer.
Here is his mail:
Sean McCreary: [email protected]
https://review.lineageos.org/#/q/owner:mccreary%40mcwest.org+status:merged
Systemlessly said:
According to this link: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/addison
It is said that it is mccreary the maintainer.
Here is his mail:
Sean McCreary: [email protected]
https://review.lineageos.org/#/q/owner:mccreary%40mcwest.org+status:merged
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Holy cr*p, thanks so much, man! :laugh:
am also looking like dis , how smooth los 14.1? what is the present bug? in bootloader case, we can edit build prop instead zip folder
talktosam said:
am also looking like dis , how smooth los 14.1? what is the present bug? in bootloader case, we can edit build prop instead zip folder
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I contacted the maintainer and he said it's not as simple as that, as there may be incompatibilities with a bootloader from a different Android version. We're messaging each other for the past few days and he sent me a test build. The flash succeeded, though we are unable to make it boot up.
djdelarosa25 said:
I contacted the maintainer and he said it's not as simple as that, as there may be incompatibilities with a bootloader from a different Android version. We're messaging each other for the past few days and he sent me a test build. The flash succeeded, though we are unable to make it boot up.
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u ask any way to get LOS 15.1? any hope? how can i contact him?
talktosam said:
u ask any way to get LOS 15.1? any hope? how can i contact him?
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I asked him yesterday but he said that it's against rules to ask for ETAs (even when I only asked him if it would come out, I didn't ask when :/)
Read the thread, one user already posted his email address here, though don't even try to ask him stuff like that again as surely he will link that to me.
djdelarosa25 said:
I asked him yesterday but he said that it's against rules to ask for ETAs (even when I only asked him if it would come out, I didn't ask when :/)
Read the thread, one user already posted his email address here, though don't even try to ask him stuff like that again as surely he will link that to me.
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The dev (mccreary) just fixed the issue and official LineageOS 14.1 will now be compatible for Oreo bootloaders on the next build (May 2).
I have sideloaded the Oreo OTA on stock firmware.
Now i want to go back using LineageOS 14.1, anyway to do it?
vbdss said:
I have sideloaded the Oreo OTA on stock firmware.
Now i want to go back using LineageOS 14.1, anyway to do it?
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Please see the post above you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76379057&postcount=16
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Happy to know that the developer fixed the issue @djdelarosa25. Well, it was a great idea to send him an e-mail.
vbdss said:
I have sideloaded the Oreo OTA on stock firmware.
Now i want to go back using LineageOS 14.1, anyway to do it?
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Lineage 14.1 is Nougat based and it will not flash as it will display bootloader error while flashing in twrp. Wait for Lineage 15 or as djdelarosa25 said [/COLOR]
djdelarosa25 said:
The dev (mccreary) just fixed the issue and official LineageOS 14.1 will now be compatible for Oreo bootloaders on the next build (May 2).
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wait till 2nd may
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djdelarosa25 said:
The dev (mccreary) just fixed the issue and official LineageOS 14.1 will now be compatible for Oreo bootloaders on the next build (May 2).
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Is there any news for Lineage 15? I am kinda use to Oreo so I am looking for an Oreo ROM. I like AOSP no doubt but I'd also like to try a ROM that is build from scratch for MZP only.
Systemlessly said:
Happy to know that the developer fixed the issue @djdelarosa25. Well, it was a great idea to send him an e-mail.
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Yeah, thanks for helping me, man! The dev was really cool - replies, debugs, and compiles really quickly as well. Talk about pro.
Manish355 said:
Is there any news for Lineage 15? I am kinda use to Oreo so I am looking for an Oreo ROM. I like AOSP no doubt but I'd also like to try a ROM that is build from scratch for MZP only.
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I already asked him if it was in the works and he said don't ask for ETAs. I asked him again today and told him I wasn't asking for a date, just a confirmation if LOS 15 is in the works. We'll see what he says.
EDIT: So it counts as an ETA then. He said we'll just see it come out (so I guess it is in the works). But I wouldn't worry that much, the dev works really fast.
and yeah, I like a ROM that was made for the MZP as well. As much as I like Alberto's ROM, a ROM built from scratch > a port (though LOS 14.1 is Alberto's work as well). It's a pity he quit development of it.

Non-original screen stopped working after Oreo update

Hey there, I have this problem. I see others had it as well but I could not find any clear/reliable instructions in those threads. Currently I can interact with my phone only through an USB mouse.
Because I'd like to remain on the official update channel, is there any way to do it?
Otherwise, if I have to flash another ROM, where can I find a reliable (original?) Nougat image, and how do I prevent bricking? (I flashed other ROMs in the past and have some knowledge of the process, but it was always cyanogenmod/lineageos. This time I think I might brick something with the downgrade).
Thank you very much in advance!
MarkHopper said:
Hey there, I have this problem. I see others had it as well but I could not find any clear/reliable instructions in those threads. Currently I can interact with my phone only through an USB mouse.
Because I'd like to remain on the official update channel, is there any way to do it?
Otherwise, if I have to flash another ROM, where can I find a reliable (original?) Nougat image, and how do I prevent bricking? (I flashed other ROMs in the past and have some knowledge of the process, but it was always cyanogenmod/lineageos. This time I think I might brick something with the downgrade).
Thank you very much in advance!
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I'm working on ParallelScreens Kernel for Oreo ARM and ARM64, wait a few days (OTA might not work afterwards though) and then flash it through TWRP.
Sent from my Moto G5S using XDA Labs
JarlPenguin said:
I'm working on ParallelScreens Kernel for Oreo ARM and ARM64, wait a few days (OTA might not work afterwards though) and then flash it through TWRP.
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Wonderful! Meanwhile thanks to Gabriel @montanalabtesters I installed a 9.0–based ROM with ParallelScreens Depending on how it performs I might roll back to stock 8.1 with your kernel once it's out
MarkHopper said:
Wonderful! Meanwhile thanks to Gabriel @montanalabtesters I installed a 9.0–based ROM with ParallelScreens Depending on how it performs I might roll back to stock 8.1 with your kernel once it's out
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Yep, I'm working on it. Maybe I'll do it the day after tomorrow, I'm not sure yet.
Sent from my Moto G5S using XDA Labs
Any updates on this @JarlPenguin? I also have the same problem, tried downgrading to Nougat, a few custom roms, but still, the screen stops working after a while.
fbmiranda7 said:
Any updates on this @JarlPenguin? I also have the same problem, tried downgrading to Nougat, a few custom roms, but still, the screen stops working after a while.
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It's fixed on all up to date Pie ROMs and LineageOS 15.1.

Is there more ROMs?

I recently purchased an tab S4 just an update from my previous Samsung tablet. I was wondering is there more ROMs for this tablet or ROMs currently in development? I noticed theres like 2 ROMs for this tablet. I have a note 8 and I'm currently running deluxerom on and it, and I really enjoy the tweaks and customization I'm able to do. I was looking for a same kind of feature for my tablet. Would greatly appreciate the answers I'm looking for. Thanks!
Mkami said:
I recently purchased an tab S4 just an update from my previous Samsung tablet. I was wondering is there more ROMs for this tablet or ROMs currently in development? I noticed theres like 2 ROMs for this tablet. I have a note 8 and I'm currently running deluxerom on and it, and I really enjoy the tweaks and customization I'm able to do. I was looking for a same kind of feature for my tablet. Would greatly appreciate the answers I'm looking for. Thanks!
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Pretty much zero support. You can get a few 9.0 GSI ROMs to boot, but they all have issues. Mine has been sitting around since it was purchased while still using my old 2014 model.
veekay said:
Pretty much zero support. You can get a few 9.0 GSI ROMs to boot, but they all have issues. Mine has been sitting around since it was purchased while still using my old 2014 model.
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Aww no way!? Really? I excitingly got this tablet cause of the features and thought perhaps there would be amazing ROMs for this particular tablet, but I guess not xD What are GSI ROMs? Also as a desperate attempt would other tablet ROMs work on this s4? Thanks mate!
Mkami said:
Aww no way!? Really? I excitingly got this tablet cause of the features and thought perhaps there would be amazing ROMs for this particular tablet, but I guess not xD What are GSI ROMs? Also as a desperate attempt would other tablet ROMs work on this s4? Thanks mate!
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I had thought the same thing, but it seems the S3 is the last tablet to get real support.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
Some of the ones for 9 will work, but most features won't work too well, if at all.
You might be able to get another rom to work, I know I had no luck. Even trying ones with similar hardware, they all failed to even flash since the booting numbers are different.
Kind of have to be satisfied with Samsung, half baked custom roms or sell the thing.
Mkami said:
Aww no way!? Really? I excitingly got this tablet cause of the features and thought perhaps there would be amazing ROMs for this particular tablet, but I guess not xD What are GSI ROMs? Also as a desperate attempt would other tablet ROMs work on this s4? Thanks mate!
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First,download "Treble Check" app from playstore & read for your device...
https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-generic-system-image-project-treble-device/
(Some GSIs roms are not compatible with some devices!)
veekay said:
I had thought the same thing, but it seems the S3 is the last tablet to get real support.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
Some of the ones for 9 will work, but most features won't work too well, if at all.
You might be able to get another rom to work, I know I had no luck. Even trying ones with similar hardware, they all failed to even flash since the booting numbers are different.
Kind of have to be satisfied with Samsung, half baked custom roms or sell the thing.
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Hey Veekay I tried it and you're right unfortunately I came across the same issue as you brother
Now I'm stuck and I need help sorting my device out, was wondering if you knew this issue or could help?
When I got the stock firmware back and then when I flash TWRP with odin after going into TWRP I get 0mb as internal
so when I format and then go back into my load up the screen after SAMSUNG says "verification failed" and then reset
on the bottom. I tried other options as well. Without even wiping on TWRP the devices boots up into the setup wizard for the firmware fine
but after I wipe TWRP so I can get access to my internal drive my samsung boots into that verification reset screen. Got any clue as to how I can
resolve this issue? Thanks a bunch!
daitalos said:
First,download "Treble Check" app from playstore & read for your device...
https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-generic-system-image-project-treble-device/
(Some GSIs roms are not compatible with some devices!)
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Hey! Thanks for your reply, will this work for PIE? I can't downgrade from PIE to OREO
and I don't know if GSI even works properly on my device
Mkami said:
Hey Veekay I tried it and you're right unfortunately I came across the same issue as you brother
Now I'm stuck and I need help sorting my device out, was wondering if you knew this issue or could help?
When I got the stock firmware back and then when I flash TWRP with odin after going into TWRP I get 0mb as internal
so when I format and then go back into my load up the screen after SAMSUNG says "verification failed" and then reset
on the bottom. I tried other options as well. Without even wiping on TWRP the devices boots up into the setup wizard for the firmware fine
but after I wipe TWRP so I can get access to my internal drive my samsung boots into that verification reset screen. Got any clue as to how I can
resolve this issue? Thanks a bunch!
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Have you tried just reloading the latest stock firmware from scratch?
Yup, its unfortunate that there isn't much community support for this device. The Tab S4 is Project Treble supported and a few GSI ROMS do work. But as others have said they are unstable and not for use as a daily driver. We have a few discussion threads here talking about them.
veekay said:
Have you tried just reloading the latest stock firmware from scratch?
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Would that work? If I did that I would still be able to download and install TWRP and have a root? Because of it being PIE
UndeadAnarchy said:
Yup, its unfortunate that there isn't much community support for this device. The Tab S4 is Project Treble supported and a few GSI ROMS do work. But as others have said they are unstable and not for use as a daily driver. We have a few discussion threads here talking about them.
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I am going to do more research on these projects because I really wish there was more ROMs its quite an amazing tablet but the potential with the stock ROM lacks a lot
Mkami said:
Hey! Thanks for your reply, will this work for PIE? I can't downgrade from PIE to OREO
and I don't know if GSI even works properly on my device
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Generic System Image (GSI) list :
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
you can try only "Android 9 Pie" official or unofficial gsi roms..
and remember ! Some GSIs roms maybe are not compatible with some devices! you can ask for your device on each thread
(for example look here): https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/issues/777
(usually this Gsi aosp 9 phh, generally works on most devices...BUT! ask first,and discuss it in the thread)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...vice-development/aosp-9-0-phh-treble-t3831915
daitalos said:
Generic System Image (GSI) list :
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
you can try only "Android 9 Pie" official or unofficial gsi roms..
and remember ! Some GSIs roms maybe are not compatible with some devices! you can ask for your device on each thread
(for example look here): https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/issues/777
(usually this Gsi aosp 9 phh, generally works on most devices...BUT! ask first,and discuss it in the thread)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...vice-development/aosp-9-0-phh-treble-t3831915
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Can I do this without stock ROM and only TWRP? Because having the stock ROM is disabling my twrp to function without wiping and if I wipe than my stock ROM doesn't work
Thanks!
Mkami said:
Can I do this without stock ROM and only TWRP? Because having the stock ROM is disabling my twrp to function without wiping and if I wipe than my stock ROM doesn't work
Thanks!
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Sorry,but I don't understand what do you mean " without stock rom and only twrp"...
you can install a Gsi rom, with two ways
Via TWRP, or Via Fastboot : https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-generic-system-image-project-treble-device/ (Tab S4 is a-only arm64)
for any other question, it is better to ask in the thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...vice-development/aosp-9-0-phh-treble-t3831915
(read carefully in OP & you can post,every single question there for your device,and you will get certainly help from the developer or from any other user..)
Mkami said:
Can I do this without stock ROM and only TWRP? Because having the stock ROM is disabling my twrp to function without wiping and if I wipe than my stock ROM doesn't work
Thanks!
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You are going to have to just wipe it and start over from square one, unless you made a TWRP backup before starting all of this.
Download and flash the latest stock rom from recovery and then you can load twrp again.
I was looking at the possibility of using GSI's on some devices, and while they can offer new life to older devices, they're not entirely stable all the time unless you're willing to make your own changes. I know Lineage has made some excellent progress, but it's not fullproof yet and I wouldn't try it unless you're willing to not use your device as a daily use device.
I had an extra T-Mobile Revvlry which is basically a rebranded Moto g7 Play that I installed the Lineage GSI image and it works fairly well. However, this is more the exception to the rule and Moto devices, I feel, are far simpler in design vs certain Samsung devices. It also had a ton of trial and error involved for me to get it up and running properly.
Is it possible as the s4 becomes older, more people buy it and Samsung stops releasing official updates that someone will come along and create a ROM for it? Or is it more like Samsung locked the bootloaders and its close to impossible to write a ROM for it? Is it still possible to root the s4?
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Is it possible as the s4 becomes older, more people buy it and Samsung stops releasing official updates that someone will come along and create a ROM for it? Or is it more like Samsung locked the bootloaders and its close to impossible to write a ROM for it? Is it still possible to root the s4?
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Read very carefully without rush ! for " WETA Kernel + Encryption disabler " etc
especially, read the user comments carefully, and ask on the thread for any questions you have..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s4/development/recovery-twrp-3-3-0-sm-t83x-t3928278 (Pie version)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79483624&postcount=2
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s4/how-to/guide-sm-t83x-twrp-magisk-t4059227
( Newest Odin v3.14.4 is there : https://dl2018.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.14.4.zip )
Thanks. I took a quick peak at the roms and kernels in the roms and kernels forum and they are pretty much all abandoned.
Someone did mention that the LOS 16.0 and ArrowOS GSI's work alright but are a bit buggy.
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Thanks. I took a quick peak at the roms and kernels in the roms and kernels forum and they are pretty much all abandoned.
Someone did mention that the LOS 16.0 and ArrowOS GSI's work alright but are a bit buggy.
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samsung,maybe at the end of july to give the upgrade to android 10....it is very likely to happen I think
yes,all Gsi Roms still have various problems unfortunately...
my opinion is: stay to stock rom for now....you can "uninstall" many applications if you want & without root, via "samsung package disabler"(paid) from playstore, or with this way:
https://beebom.com/how-remove-bloatware-android-without-root/
also,you can Install "NiceLock Downloader Companion App" ,to add some features on your device : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/themes/nicelock-module-download-links-module-t3923844
with this way I operate my device until now..

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