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Hi all,
I'm currently not encrypted and prefer to keep it that way, I don't like entering passwords everytime I go to TWRP and I prefer the old school android system where encryption was a choice, not a mandatory decision made for you.
So when I install a ROM I run a few commands prior to installation to avoid forced encryption, unless it has an option within aroma to disable force encryption which most don't
Thanks to @j to the 4n for help with this, legend
Anyway if you'd like to install a ROM like lineage or aosp or resurrection remix etc and remain not encrypted? Keep reading.
*Note: if you're encrypted prior to doing this then stop, this is for people who've chosen to disable force encryption already but would like to retain it after installing aosp / lineage ROMs.
However if you'd like to remove encryption you'll need to format data via TWRP, not a wipe! Format.
Make sure you back up prior to doing this as it will format data, best to have the ROM on your SD card too so you don't end up with no OS.
If you've done the above or you already have a ROM installed without encryption, then you should be good to go.
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Just before youre about to install a ROM, let's say resurrection remix ( tested )
Make sure your phone is in TWRP and you're connected to your PC then just before you're about to click install, open up a command prompt on your PC then from ADB shell send the following commands to the device from your PC..
For Magisk:
echo "KEEPFORCEENCRYPT=false" >> /cache/.magisk
If the rom uses SuperSU, send the following commands.
echo "KEEPFORCEENCRYPT=false" >> /data/.supersu
echo "KEEPFORCEENCRYPT=false" >> /cache/.supersu
Then install your rom as normal.
Obviously for ROMs like viper your don't need to do this as there is an option within aroma, but for the likes of RR or lineage this will mean your phone will not encrypt on boot.
Should work for all ROMs but I've not tested this on all of them so if it goes wrong then it's not on me, this worked perfectly for me on RR coming from viper whilst not encrypted.
*Note: if you're not sure what root method your ROM uses then simply send all three commands and you should be good to go.
By using these you're not going to find yourself in TWRP being asked for a password you don't have as your device has been encrypted, I've lost data myself this way and it's extremely annoying.
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If I can ask if anyone tries this and it works, would you mind replying with what it worked on so I can update the OP.
Cheers.
PS: if you're not sure what this is or have any questions, please ask away

Anyway to do this from the device for when your not near a PC?

JohnFawkes said:
Anyway to do this from the device for when your not near a PC?
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Yes i believe it is, would need to write up a script which is ran prior to installing the rom, i've not got around to doing it yet.
Strictly speaking this should be an option with all roms, it's not exactly a lot of work is it?

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Works pretty well on Stock ROM.
Just RUU'd, and before rebooting went into download mode, flashed Recovery, flashed SuperSU, used this Command. and boom.
Multirom works.

I used to have a one plus 3 and for some time before everyone used forced decryption the good ol friends from kali net hunter made a forced decryption zip, I will put a link down below, but listen when I say this, every time you flash a new boot .Img, or rom on the htc 10 you need to flash this if you want to stay decrypted. Its ok if you flash multiple times.
The file you want is, "no verity force encrypt".
I've used it on almost every aosp and stock based rom I've flashed also used on many custom kernels to, it still stayed decrypted.
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/

Dlind said:
I used to have a one plus 3 and for some time before everyone used forced decryption the good ol friends from kali net hunter made a forced decryption zip, I will put a link down below, but listen when I say this, every time you flash a new boot .Img, or rom on the htc 10 you need to flash this if you want to stay decrypted. Its ok if you flash multiple times.
The file you want is, "no verity force encrypt".
I've used it on almost every aosp and stock based rom I've flashed also used on many custom kernels to, it still stayed decrypted.
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/
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Yea it's used on the OnePlus 5 too. I wrote this prior to knowing of its existence and because the likes of lineage and other ROMs just assume you know, no warning.
Losing data is not fun.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

dladz said:
Yea it's used on the OnePlus 5 too. I wrote this prior to knowing of its existence and because the likes of lineage and other ROMs just assume you know, no warning.
Losing data is not fun.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Yeah it pisses me off. But at least with this handy zip you can flash it anyway and have some mental relief that you stay decrypted.

Dlind said:
I used to have a one plus 3 and for some time before everyone used forced decryption the good ol friends from kali net hunter made a forced decryption zip, I will put a link down below, but listen when I say this, every time you flash a new boot .Img, or rom on the htc 10 you need to flash this if you want to stay decrypted. Its ok if you flash multiple times.
The file you want is, "no verity force encrypt".
I've used it on almost every aosp and stock based rom I've flashed also used on many custom kernels to, it still stayed decrypted.
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/
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i've flashed the v 5.1 got greeted by a "Encrypting" Wait while your phone is being encrypted. Time remaining 01:50 Screen.
Guess that does not work on PureFusion OS ROM / HTC 10
Edit: Okay... this does NOT work when swapping Internal with Secondaries ROM in Multirom, but for a new install it does...

Haldi4803 said:
i've flashed the v 5.1 got greeted by a "Encrypting" Wait while your phone is being encrypted. Time remaining 01:50 Screen.
Guess that does not work on PureFusion OS ROM / HTC 10
Edit: Okay... this does NOT work when swapping Internal with Secondaries ROM in Multirom, but for a new install it does...
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Sorry I hadn't tested with all ROMs, not even sure Pure Fusion was even available when I had my HTC 10.
Stick to the script, it's quick, easy and works, you can try a zip but unless someone has gone before you you're potentially walking into a bad time.

Jep.... the zip doesn't seem to work no matter what. Not even on Stock ROM. Prolly not compatible with HTC10.
These 2 Command lines though do work perfectly fine on PureFusion OS... simply install ROM, install SU, enter 2 lines. Done.

Haldi4803 said:
Jep.... the zip doesn't seem to work no matter what. Not even on Stock ROM. Prolly not compatible with HTC10.
These 2 Command lines though do work perfectly fine on PureFusion OS... simply install ROM, install SU, enter 2 lines. Done.
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That's absolutely fine. Because this thread isn't about the zip..I have nothing to do with that, so in regards to the zip you flash it at your own risk.

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Though i do agree with him that having a .zip and not needing a Computer every time would be pretty usefull.
Does anyone know how to create TWRP flashable zips that includes only this 2 commands?

Hello I tied this for RR rom but I got this message in the cmd, am i doing something wrong?
edit i found my fault I had to adb shell

I know it's been about a year, since somebody posted, but: if anbyone else like me stumbles across this thread, have a look at: https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/MagiskInstallationIssues
It gives you even more information how to enable or disable encryption or dm-verity while usinf magisk.
Btw. you can use the terminal in twrp also, see link.

Can I use the built-in twrp terminal for echo-ing rather than using adb shell ?

Subh4sh said:
Can I use the built-in twrp terminal for echo-ing rather than using adb shell ?
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Ofcourse,cause echo command is available everywhere.just make sure you install the magisk/supersu first before running the command

hi,
If I format /data, then the encryption is gone and LOS can be installed where backup with TWRP work?
I have U11, but i think it is the same...

How to flash PE ROM in MI MIX2S device?

Dear every one, I really like this ROM, but how to flash this ROM?
I try to flash to use fastboot and TWRP with IMG flashIng, but after flashing them, the mobile phone will jump to Bootloader page, but when I use the same method in other ROM(like PHH and RR6.1.0)it works. My last ROM version is MIUI10-8.7.12 Globle.
details here
1.formate data
2.4 wipe
3.install and choose img file with system type.
4.wipe again
5.reboot
THanks.

If supported you can flash the image in bootloader mode.
Type in this command.
fastboot flash system nameofimage.img and reboot.

PE just wont boot for some devices. There is a whole different thread about fixing this, it may be for Huawei, but it could work for more devices. Apparently flashing a patched boot from Magisk works.

flash magisk 16.6 it will boot. but then you will have to also format data(not wipe) in twrp to disable encryption.

It finally works!
The steps I took to get it working are the following:
1. Boot to TWRP (I used version 3.2.0.1/v5 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s/development/recovery-twrp-mix-2s-t3790922
2. Format data, confirm with "yes"
3. Wipe data, system, cache, dalvik
4. Install latest Pixel Experince.img (GSI) from the thread on XDA
5. Flash magisk 16.6 directly after the image. Didn't do a reboot before flashing magisk
6. Rebooted system
7. Got many warnings that the device is not Google certified. Search for this terms and you'll find a tutorial to get rid of the messages. Simply downloaded the "device+ID.apk" from XDA and installed it. Wrote down the GSF ID and visited the mentioned page and got my device registered. Warnings are gone, play services are running perfectly fine. Here's the link to the article https://www.google.at/amp/s/www.xda...fix-device-not-certified-by-google-error/amp/
8. Rebooted system again
Works like a charm. Got everything set up to my needs. Only thing I had to configure was the navigation bar as it was hidden from the beginning. Just opened settings and toggled the navigation bar settings from one setting to the other and it appeared.
Will definitely be my daily driver from no on. Finally we can have a "Pixel" for half the price!
I'm so happy right now. Thanks to all the people who supported me and answered all my questions!

kleinholzinferno said:
It finally works!
The steps I took to get it working are the following:
1. Boot to TWRP (I'm using version 3.2.0.1)
2. Format data, confirm with "yes"
3. Wipe data, system, cache, dalvik
4. Install latest Pixel Experince.img (GSI) from the thread on XDA
5. Flash magisk 16.6 directly after the image. Didn't do a reboot before flashing magisk
6. Rebooted system
7. Got many warnings that the device is not Google certified. Search for this terms and you'll find a tutorial to get rid of the messages. Simply downloaded the "device+ID.apk" from XDA and installed it. Wrote down the GSF ID and visited the mentioned page and got my device registered. Warnings are gone, play services are running perfectly fine. Here's the link to the article https://www.google.at/amp/s/www.xda...fix-device-not-certified-by-google-error/amp/
9. Rebooted system again and it works like a charm. Got everything set up to my needs. Only thing I had to configure was the navigation bar as it was hidden from the beginning. Just opened settings and toggled the navigation bar settings from one setting to the other and it appeared.
Will definitely be my daily driver from no on. Finally we can have a "Pixel" for half the price!
I'm so happy right now. Thanks to all the people who supported me and answered all my questions!
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didnt worked for me rebooted into recovery i used 3.2.1-0 can you link me yours?

From this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s/development/recovery-twrp-mix-2s-t3790922
I used version 5 because in version 6 usb MTP mode is disabled.
Which rom did you come from? I came from a working official resurrection remix gsi. But I don't know if this matters as you wipe everything from the device.
Have you ever had a treble gsi running on your device? I remember installing RR after the android P beta from Xiaomi failed. I then started from scratch and installed the latest official global stable miui rom for the MiMix2S from Xiaomi without magisk and all and went from there. Don't know why but this fixed the problem with the RR gsi.
Maybe theres a problem with older mods you have done. You could try and start from zero and get the device back into the original state.
Hope it works out for you! Let us know how it turned out. Could be anyone else has some more input for you.
I know it's frustrating to flash a rom that works for others and not on your device although you have the same as them and followed every step in the tutorial. I've been there so many times that I lost count but it's always the little things that cause problems. Take your time, read some more about this whole stuff. I had to read a lot to get into this topic. Maybe theres a nother method of flashing that works for you.

kleinholzinferno said:
From this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s/development/recovery-twrp-mix-2s-t3790922
I used version 5 because in version 6 usb MTP mode is disabled.
Which rom did you come from? I came from a working official resurrection remix gsi. But I don't know if this matters as you wipe everything from the device.
Have you ever had a treble gsi running on your device? I remember installing RR after the android P beta from Xiaomi failed. I then started from scratch and installed the latest official global stable miui rom for the MiMix2S from Xiaomi without magisk and all and went from there. Don't know why but this fixed the problem with the RR gsi.
Maybe theres a problem with older mods you have done. You could try and start from zero and get the device back into the original state.
Hope it works out for you! Let us know how it turned out. Could be anyone else has some more input for you.
I know it's frustrating to flash a rom that works for others and not on your device although you have the same as them and followed every step in the tutorial. I've been there so many times that I lost count but it's always the little things that cause problems. Take your time, read some more about this whole stuff. I had to read a lot to get into this topic. Maybe theres a nother method of flashing that works for you.
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i started from 0 flashed in order global official miui rom after rr and after pixel experience all ok without strange messages

PITTAR said:
i started from 0 flashed in order global official miui rom after rr and after pixel experience all ok without strange messages
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Very good, great it works for you now.
Enjoy the new phone! I have it running for a few days now and so far I love it! I'm never going back to miui again! Never!
Some things are not working at the moment like Bluetooth audio to car stereo. Although it shows the song playing with the title and the correct time on the car head unit I hear no sound. Hands free calls work without any problems.
In band ringing doesn't work so I don't hear my ringtone over the car stereo. I can activate this in developer options but it doesn't stay on and doesn't work. Nevermind, this isn't important.
Haven't found many other things that I need at the moment.
Great rom, hope it gets maintained in the future and there will be a device specific rom for the MiMix2S in the near future.
Hopefully Android P in fall/winter?

kleinholzinferno said:
It finally works!
The steps I took to get it working are the following:
1. Boot to TWRP (I'm using version 3.2.0.1/v5 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s/development/recovery-twrp-mix-2s-t3790922
2. Format data, confirm with "yes"
3. Wipe data, system, cache, dalvik
4. Install latest Pixel Experince.img (GSI) from the thread on XDA
5. Flash magisk 16.6 directly after the image. Didn't do a reboot before flashing magisk
6. Rebooted system
7. Got many warnings that the device is not Google certified. Search for this terms and you'll find a tutorial to get rid of the messages. Simply downloaded the "device+ID.apk" from XDA and installed it. Wrote down the GSF ID and visited the mentioned page and got my device registered. Warnings are gone, play services are running perfectly fine. Here's the link to the article https://www.google.at/amp/s/www.xda...fix-device-not-certified-by-google-error/amp/
8. Rebooted system again
Works like a charm. Got everything set up to my needs. Only thing I had to configure was the navigation bar as it was hidden from the beginning. Just opened settings and toggled the navigation bar settings from one setting to the other and it appeared.
Will definitely be my daily driver from no on. Finally we can have a "Pixel" for half the price!
I'm so happy right now. Thanks to all the people who supported me and answered all my questions!
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Thanks for sharing so much...but I wanna know flashing Magisk 16.6 is significant or not? Why should I must flash that..caz I use bank App which is not allowed root device..Oh, I try to flash Omin ROM, but it can't get into the system..and Magisk16.6 can't be flashed in with error..

jayxiao171735 said:
Thanks for sharing so much...but I wanna know flashing Magisk 16.6 is significant or not? Why should I must flash that..caz I use bank App which is not allowed root device..
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Magisk was mandatory for me because otherwise it ended up booting only to recovery.
I haven't tried what happens when you uninstall magisk after successfully setting up the device.
If you need to hide root use magisk hide, maybe that helps?

Advice/suggestions on best stable custom rom for new Moto G5 Cedric (XT1671)

Hi, I'm replacing a lost Moto G3 TE with a Moto G5 (xt1671 dual sim) that should be coming in the mail on Monday. I'd like to do whatever mods I want to my phone right away, before activating my google account on it and everything. So, I'd really like any advice any of you can give as to preferred custom rom with root that I should put on my new phone, so I can get to it right away. I've already found the thread to unlock it (same process as in past mostly), and I've found the guides for putting on TWRP (either 32-bit or 64-bit). So, now I just need to decide which custom ROM to use. Please advise!
I've also had a Moto G2 in the past. I've unlocked and used custom roms and root on all my phones so far, from Cyanogenmod 12.1 to AOSP Extended, ViperOS, and LineageOS. My wife's Moto G2 has Oreo on it (through AEX) and we're enjoying it (I had her add me as an account until I get my new phone). So, I'd like to continue using an Oreo system if possible, and I'd even prefer AEX, but it seems that it's discontinued for the Moto G5. Is that correct?
My overall goals for a custom rom are, in order of priority: reliability, speed/performance, battery life, and customization options. I found that AEX balanced all of that well on our past phones. Is the discontinued AEX for this phone reliable, or not? I've also seen the LineageOS thread and the KAOSP thread and have glanced at a few others. I use google accounts and half their apps for sure (so I'll want to install a GApps package with it). And I see there's a possibility to unlock RAW/DNG files for the camera, which I'd really like to try (as I prefer raw file editing instead of JPGs). And the customizations I like (if still possible) are mainly involving the way the launcher responds - I like having the navigation buttons hide, or to swipe up to get them back, I like being able to modify the status bar, etc.... typical customizations that were usually available in AEX that I've used. I also use root for file explorer and a few other functions - I used to always use SuperSU in the past, but just recently started using Magisk (on the Moto G2) and it seems good, though I'm open to any recommendation about which root to use.
So, please fire away! Please give your suggestion as to which currently available custom ROMs are stable, have good performance, good battery life, and offer standard customization, plus which I can root. I appreciate any suggestions and any advice you can give, especially regarding if there's a recommended rom but if it has known issues and any known workarounds. Also, I'd appreciate advice anytime today or tomorrow (since it'll likely be the afternoon or evening of Monday +3 GMT time - Madagascar - that I'm able to start working on unlocking it, installing custom recovery, etc.). But even if the advice is late, I might still be able to use it. I know this is a bit much to ask, but please give your own opinions freely!
Oh, by the way, do I need updated Motorola drivers, or will the motorola drivers and adb/fastboot I installed last time (for the Moto G3 TE) keep working with the new phone? The unlock thread I've found here doesn't say anything about motorola drivers or adb/fastboot. Thanks in advance!

the best stable rom is stock rooted

woozie.2007 said:
the best stable rom is stock rooted
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Thanks for the response! Is there a stock oreo available? And is stock rooted still customizable (like with AEX or something - can I install some sort of thing to let me customize it more?). And is there a debloated version of the stock rom available? I saw one thread on here about a debloated stock rom, but it looked like it was still nougat.
If it's possible to customize the stock rom further, please point me in the right direction. And if not possible to customize it further... then are you suggesting that any of the custom roms available aren't very stable to be used well for a daily driver?
Again, thanks for your response and also for any more feedback you can give!

So, I have my phone now and it came with stock Nougat. I've unlocked it, and I'm currently working on getting TWRP, Dm-verity thing on it, and then magisk. After that can I still update it to Oreo or not? Please advise. Thank you!

madagascaradam said:
So, I have my phone now and it came with stock Nougat. I've unlocked it, and I'm currently working on getting TWRP, Dm-verity thing on it, and then magisk. After that can I still update it to Oreo or not? Please advise. Thank you!
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no, you have to update oreo first, after that install twrp and magisk for root it

woozie.2007 said:
no, you have to update oreo first, after that install twrp and magisk for root it
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Crud, that sucks! I was already finished rooting and everything on magisk, then I let the OTA update download and when it restarted my phone, it just automatically sends it into recovery (TWRP) every time now! I tried to install this TWRP stock Oreo (dirtying flashing it) hoping it would fix the boot-loop-to-TWRP-recovery problem, but it didn't. So now I need to figure out a way to get back to the original, so I can start over and try again.
I'm trying to do a factory reset and try again, but in TRWP it says ""Failed to mount '/data' (Device or resource busy)'" This sucks! Any ideas where I can go or what I can do (such as some fastboot commands or something) to get it all working again?
EDIT: It does reboot to bootloader though, so it's not hardbricked. Just need to figure out what to do from here. Thanks for any help!

try to flash via fastboot only boot, recovery, oem and system from oreo, then aply update, then root

Thanks! I downloaded the firmware (for latest Nougat) from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/development/stock-upgrade-to-official-stock-oreo-8-t3823598
Then I flashed everything they said through fastboot (ignoring the modem stuff) because I'm still downloading the oreo firmware right now anyway (my connection is quite slow). At first the bootloader got stuck and said "error" and I was freaking out thinking I'd hard-bricked it. But I turned it off and on again anyway and it loaded fine back into nougat for that latest version.
So now I'm downloading the latest stock Oreo and I'll probably try to ADB sideload it.
Which root do you recommend? I have the Magisk I did for nougat that worked great - 11.6 But there's this thread here (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/how-to/guide-how-to-root-stock-oreo-8-1-soak-t3832347) that talks about what seems like a complicated way of doing Magisk 15.3 and then getting it up to 16. What do you suggest?

magisk 17.1 its ok, but you have to flash only partition that i said, not full firmware, and DONT flash the bootloader and GPT partition
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better let the phone to update ota for latest security patch, dont flash via fastboot

OK, I installed the stock oreo through ADB sideload (it wouldn't read my storage for some reason).... then I reinstalled TWRP, no problem... then installed Magisk 17.1 (per your suggestion) and then the apk for the manager. Everything's working great! Didn't even need that dm-verity thing.
I'm still looking into the mods I can do to it now that it's rooted (such as changing boot logo and boot animation, adding that 'camera 2' setting, etc.) So I'm not sure I'm at a finished product yet, but I'm definitely at a stable rooted oreo with all my regular stuff installed, so that's a good place to start! I've made a nandroid backup here in case any of my further experimenting messes it up.
Thanks again for your help! And if you can give any suggestions towards the best way to customize the look (for example - is nova launcher still the best way to do that?) or other aspects of the system UI, while still being on this stock rom, then please let me know. I'll look up how to get that better camera mode working.

woozie.2007 said:
magisk 17.1 its ok, but you have to flash only partition that i said, not full firmware, and DONT flash the bootloader and GPT partition
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better let the phone to update ota for latest security patch, dont flash via fastboot
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Could you help me with this: if I backup my system (everything) with TWRP.... can I then switch to a custom rom to try it out (in case I want a different user interface, more tweaks, etc.) and if I don't like it can I easily switch back to the stock rom nandroid backup I have saved in TWRP (thus restoring my previous state, but without having to start from factory reset)? Or would it be difficult to switch back - like would I have to redo it through fastboot or something and factory reset, etc.?
I'm asking because in the past I never used the stock rom much and I definitely never switched between a custom rom and the stock rom. Once I went for custom rom, I didn't go back - so I don't know if it's as simple as restoring a nandroid backup or if it's much more effort. Please let me know. Thanks a lot!

you must be very carefully because most of the custom roms need twrp on 64 bits, now you have official twrp 32. When you come back from custom roms 64bit to previous nandroid backup, you must install 32 bits twrp, otherwise you may lose the imei of the phone, just read very well when you want to do something risky

woozie.2007 said:
you must be very carefully because most of the custom roms need twrp on 64 bits, now you have official twrp 32. When you come back from custom roms 64bit to previous nandroid backup, you must install 32 bits twrp, otherwise you may lose the imei of the phone, just read very well when you want to do something risky
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OK, thanks a lot for that helpful info! So just to clarify to be sure: basically, if I want to switch back and forth, I'll install the 64-bit twrp first, then the custom rom(s). Then if I want to come back to my stock image backup, I re-install the 32-bit twrp (like the one I'm currently using) and then I can just restore my nandroid backup I took of the stock and all is well? And it's not risky if I do it like that?

yes, its correct that

Rooted T-800 (wifi model), looking to update to Android Nougat or Later

So I had rooted my Tab S back in 2016 or so (if you check the forums here you'll see my posts for this...). Have had that working for a while now. It tripped the Knox (I didn't personally care about this) except now I want to install a couple streaming apps on the tablet and the OS is too old to handle it
I had loaded TWRP onto the Tab S and rooted it with Lollipop stock ROM and loaded it with SuperSU. It has worked like a charm up till now, issues with Link2SD notwithstanding (I have ZERO intentions of going back to that app).
My question is: what do I need to do to install the newest possible version of Android that the tablet can take? I know it's an older tablet now but I still use it for reading and other stuff, and I'd like to keep it alive a bit longer by installing a new Android OS and ROM on it.
(aside: I did remove a bunch of stuff once I rooted it, so I am not sure how much this may interfere with any attempt to update it to a newer version of Android)
(aside #2: I never updated SuperSU through the app store as I was afraid it would break the root process, so I left that app alone and eventually it stopped showing up in my update list on google play. I'd have to check the tablet to see what version of it I have installed at present)

Funny, I just updated my Tab S this weekend. Same as you, was running into apps that no longer support older OS. I updated mine to Lineage 14.1 version. So far working fine. I know there is a newer version but after reading the threads, this version seemed to be reported as working better. Just follow the instructions in the thread to upgrade.

cbb77 said:
Funny, I just updated my Tab S this weekend. Same as you, was running into apps that no longer support older OS. I updated mine to Lineage 14.1 version. So far working fine. I know there is a newer version but after reading the threads, this version seemed to be reported as working better. Just follow the instructions in the thread to upgrade.
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Hey thanks for your reply!
Do you need to update the android version to get Lineage OS installed?

No you do not. You just have to update the bootloader. Instructions are in the thread on how to as well as to have to confirm.

Hi again,
Sorry could you point me in the direction of said thread?

cbb77 said:
No you do not. You just have to update the bootloader. Instructions are in the thread on how to as well as to have to confirm.
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Wait I think I found it. Was this it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-sm-t800-t3545080

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Wait I think I found it. Was this it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-sm-t800-t3545080
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Yes, that is the correct thread.

cbb77 said:
Yes, that is the correct thread.
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Perfect. Will also update this table to give it a further lease on life .
Thanks man!

cbb77 said:
Yes, that is the correct thread.
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@cbb77
Cannot find the Lineage OS ROM image, I think it may have been removed from their site given the age.
Do you have a working download link for this?
Edit: please ignore post, I found it as soon as I posted this -.-

T800 https://download.exynos5420.com/LineageOS-14.1-Deathly/chagallwifi/
Pretty bood performance and battery,also GPU OC.Load this with Gapps.

Trung Gs said:
T800 https://download.exynos5420.com/LineageOS-14.1-Deathly/chagallwifi/
Pretty bood performance and battery,also GPU OC.Load this with Gapps.
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I assume I have to load the marshmallow bootloader before I do anything?

bsquared938 said:
I assume I have to load the marshmallow bootloader before I do anything?
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Personally I like the Resurrection Remix rom. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...om-resurrection-remix-n-sm-t800-wifi-t3606243
Just do the standard stuff. You've got TWRP installed, so you're most of the way there. Back up whatever you want to back up, and then:
1. Wipe System, Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache.
2. Install OS.
3. Install Magisk (if you want to use Magisk for your rooting needs. It seems to be the popular root tool now. It's pretty boss.)
4. Reboot into system, then back into recovery, and:
5. Install GApps or whatever. I like NanoDroid myself. It's the alternative to GAPPS. There are a few odd programs that just plain won't work with it yet, but the official Google apps have an annoying habit of wasting processing power on pointless background nonsense, so I prefer the alternative. Also there's an Xposed module that improves compatibility. https://nanolx.org/nanolx/nanodroid

Hmm I'll take a look at this other ROM
Currently, I have a rooted stock ROM (SuperSU ad root manager), and interested in moving to a custom ROM that is well supported
My only 2 concerns before starting are:
1) Do I need to update SuperSu
2) Do I need to update the bootloader before doing anything else (even the ROM that you suggested @FailSafeNow ? )

Anyone who was wondering what happened:
Process I used (done 2 days ago as of this post):
0) transferred all relevant files to device for the operation, backed up stuff I wanted
1) Updated bootloader to marshmallow via ODIN
2) Updated TWRP to 3.x (forgot exact version) from within TWRP
3) Wiped system + data + cache (I could have probably wiped internal memory but there wasn't much there anyways)
4) Installed Lineage OS 14.1 and Nano Gapps from within TWRP (in that order)
( full disclosure: I had wrong Gapps .zip file the first time and had to get the right one afterwards)
While I had the superSU package, I decided not to root the tablet again. I don't think I need the customization that root offers this time around especially since Lineage OS is already so lightweight compared to the stock ROM I just replaced...
Thanks all for your help!!
Over and out
Thanks all! Nice super fast tablet with amazing battery life now

bsquared938 said:
Anyone who was wondering what happened:
Process I used (done 2 days ago as of this post):
0) transferred all relevant files to device for the operation, backed up stuff I wanted
1) Updated bootloader to marshmallow via ODIN
2) Updated TWRP to 3.x (forgot exact version) from within TWRP
3) Wiped system + data + cache (I could have probably wiped internal memory but there wasn't much there anyways)
4) Installed Lineage OS 14.1 and Nano Gapps from within TWRP (in that order)
( full disclosure: I had wrong Gapps .zip file the first time and had to get the right one afterwards)
While I had the superSU package, I decided not to root the tablet again. I don't think I need the customization that root offers this time around especially since Lineage OS is already so lightweight compared to the stock ROM I just replaced...
Thanks all for your help!!
Over and out
Thanks all! Nice super fast tablet with amazing battery life now
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I know this is a somewhat old thread. I have a T800 myself and am looking for a ROM. Want to try Lineage OS 14.1 like you have tried. Was curious as to whether you still have it and if you still liked it? If so, what version are you running now and how is your battery life compared to stock? Thanks so much! :good:

[ROM][10] Lineageos 17.1 [Official] Pixel 3a "Sargo"

Does anyone have experience with this Official LineageOS Rom in Pixel 3a?
Official Device Info/Wiki:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/sargo
Official Installation instructions:
Install LineageOS on sargo | LineageOS Wiki
wiki.lineageos.org
Official Download Link for LineageOS ROM and Lineage RECOVERY:
LineageOS Downloads
download.lineageos.org

Horninho10 said:
Does anyone have experience with this Official LineageOS Rom in Pixel 3a?
Official Device Info/Wiki:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/sargo
Official Installation instructions:
Install LineageOS on sargo | LineageOS Wiki
wiki.lineageos.org
Official Download Link for LineageOS ROM and Lineage RECOVERY:
LineageOS Downloads
download.lineageos.org
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Yes, it runs nice and smooth, I was recently on LOS.

The post I'm about to make is not related to anything technical, so I'm not sure if it's appropriate on this forum, but I'm going to post it anyway...
Is there any advantages lineage has over stock? Seems like it's not really worth it. Right? What do you guys think about build?

pojr said:
The post I'm about to make is not related to anything technical, so I'm not sure if it's appropriate on this forum, but I'm going to post it anyway...
Is there any advantages lineage has over stock? Seems like it's not really worth it. Right? What do you guys think about build?
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I personally am running stock for SafetyNet purposes at the moment. I do think it's worth checking out if you want a few more options for customization. It was a very smooth ROM, but LOS in specific is not my cup of tea.

MoistPicklez said:
I personally am running stock for SafetyNet purposes at the moment. I do think it's worth checking out if you want a few more options for customization. It was a very smooth ROM, but LOS in specific is not my cup of tea.
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That is a very good point actually. That is one thing I was never a big fan of with the stock OS, is just the lack of options you have to customize your device. Might be worth getting it, even though it's a downgrade to Android 10

pojr said:
That is a very good point actually. That is one thing I was never a big fan of with the stock OS, is just the lack of options you have to customize your device. Might be worth getting it, even though it's a downgrade to Android 10
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Test it out if you're interested, but A11 ROMs are likely around the corner. I bet we'll get a build or two of something else down the road. Cheers!

I've personally had GPS issues (while using OpenGapps Pico) with the official release. Hoping A11 builds fix it.

Aah, a much needed rom option for sargo/pixel 3a ! There has been a lot of silence around the pixel 3a in this regard.
I'm trying it out now. First thing I noticed is SIM manager keeps crashing every minute or so (I'm in the Netherlands on the Ben/T-mobile network). If there is a dev out there I can supply a logcat or something like it if needed.
Meanwhile I disabled the SIM manager to get rid of the constant crash notifications. I'll try and report back any issues I encounter (But if there are too many of them, I'll have to revert back to Dirty Unicorns, although that rom development seems to have stalled pretty much).

I seem to have overcome my GPS woes! My installation process was the following:
Install the last Android Q factory image
Flash LOS boot, go to recovery
Factory reset
Install update > adb sideload LOS zip
Very important(?) - go back to main menu, advanced, reboot to recovery
Install update > adb sideload opengapps pico zip > yes, install anyway
Sign in to your Google account during the initial setup process
Test GPS with an app (Google Maps, Waze, OSMAnd, Pokémon Go... )
The only issue I seem to have now is that the Google Fi app doesn't seem to get that my Fi service is ESIM based, and prompts me to order a physical SIM card, but playing with the mobile service settings seems to have gotten my service set up anyway.
EDIT: After talking with Google Fi support, going to Settings > System > Reset Options > Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth, check erase downloaded SIMs, then trying to activate Google Fi again in the app, it worked.

In addition to the helpful tips from @Mokura3rd. My two cents: I had some gps issues as well, but didn't test it to great extent. Here's a description of my (rather weird issue):
When I first installed Lineageos (jan16 - my previous comment), Google maps and Gps status were able to find gps signal (and quicky), but strava didn't find any gps signal (it didn't even ask for permission, which I granted manually - to no avail).
Some time after the first OTA update, I checked strava again. And it worked without issue. So there might have been merged some bugfixes that fixed gps issues on recent builds.

guys, is it true you have to jump down to Android 10 in order to get the latest lineage? that doesn't make sense. Don't you have to wipe your phone in order to switch from stock to custom anyway? seems pointless to downgrade to stock 10 first. what's your guys stance on this?

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guys, is it true you have to jump down to Android 10 in order to get the latest lineage? that doesn't make sense. Don't you have to wipe your phone in order to switch from stock to custom anyway? seems pointless to downgrade to stock 10 first. what's your guys stance on this?
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Because lineageos 17.1 is based on Android 10, you have to revert to stock Android 10 before you install it. The same goes for any ROM that is based on Android 11.

MoistPicklez said:
Because lineageos 17.1 is based on Android 10, you have to revert to stock Android 10 before you install it. The same goes for any ROM that is based on Android 11.
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Thank you for clearing that up with me. Now I at least have an answer on that. With that said, why would that be? Don't you have to wipe your phone in order to switch from stock to custom anyway? Is the ROM gonna say "we have somehow detected the you once had Android 11 before you wiped your OS"

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Thank you for clearing that up with me. Now I at least have an answer on that. With that said, why would that be? Don't you have to wipe your phone in order to switch from stock to custom anyway? Is the ROM gonna say "we have somehow detected the you once had Android 11 before you wiped your OS"
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Android changes quite a bit between versions like dynamic partitions and other jazzy stuff. For example TWRP. It works on Android 9, but changes to our device made TWRP incompatible with A10 and A11. (Good news on that though, we just got TWRP 3.5.0_9-0, though I have not tested it.)

MoistPicklez said:
Android changes quite a bit between versions like dynamic partitions and other jazzy stuff. For example TWRP. It works on Android 9, but changes to our device made TWRP incompatible with A10 and A11. (Good news on that though, we just got TWRP 3.5.0_9-0, though I have not tested it.)
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did not realize we got a new twrp version. thats a step in the right direction. with that said, that info is good to know. i'm a lazy ass and prolly not gonna test out lineage os until it gets on 11 lmao.

For whoever needs it. I sure did after a derped update last week!
tl;dr install update, disable all modules before booting, get the latest recovery image and patch it, install with fastboot. long version below, just in case.
How To OTA With Magisk, Painlessly:
Open updater and download the OTA.
Press install and let it do its thing, but DON'T REBOOT YET.
Go to Magisk and disable all your modules.
Okay, you can reboot now. It might take longer than usual, it's a system update.
Open Magisk and note that it's no longer installed, don't panic.
Download the recovery image matching your update from here: https://download.lineageos.org/sargo
Open Magisk and patch the img you just downloaded.
Copy the magisk_patched_(random).img to a folder on your computer where you're able to access fastboot.
Reboot your phone to bootloader: either by the advanced power menu, enabled in developer settings, or by restarting and holding Volume Down while the phone boots up.
Open up your terminal/commandline/etc where you moved the image file.
Type the command "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_*****.img", where the last part is the random string that got generated in the patching process. Press Enter.
After the command finishes, use the volume keys to scroll through the bootloader menu until you see "Start". Press the power button.
Your phone should reboot back to the OS, you can now go back to Magisk and re-enable your modules at your leisure.

So the one problem 'I've been having is with custom kernels. I've tried Elemental X & Gats Gulch. With both I lose wifi capability. Once I restore my lineage kernel viola problem solved. Now I've used both these kernels in the past on different builds so I know it isn't the kernel itself rather something related to the lineage build itself & the act of installing a custom kernel. Both kernels returned exactly the same type of error. WIFI attempts to turn on but returns to the off Position. If one attempts to activate the Wifi Icon dropdown during the System UI Crashes. Any input would be great. Other than this little hiccup
Lineage is running absolutely great. Best battery life of any custom OS by far. Sargo stays snappy, my kernel tweaks remain in place. Root maintains over system restores. Love it.
EDIT: ## By the way using Elemental X Kernel Manager App to flash ##

harryharryharry said:
Aah, a much needed rom option for sargo/pixel 3a ! There has been a lot of silence around the pixel 3a in this regard.
I'm trying it out now. First thing I noticed is SIM manager keeps crashing every minute or so (I'm in the Netherlands on the Ben/T-mobile network). If there is a dev out there I can supply a logcat or something like it if needed.
Meanwhile I disabled the SIM manager to get rid of the constant crash notifications. I'll try and report back any issues I encounter (But if there are too many of them, I'll have to revert back to Dirty Unicorns, although that rom development seems to have stalled pretty much).
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Just go into app settings and kill now & disable. I noticed that if you installl gapps, get rooted, setup the phone you prefer. Backup with google backup....use the lineage recovery to do a factory reinstall. Once you recover all the sim issues, installation issues simply stop.

nylar357 said:
So the one problem 'I've been having is with custom kernels. I've tried Elemental X & Gats Gulch. With both I lose wifi capability. Once I restore my lineage kernel viola problem solved. Now I've used both these kernels in the past on different builds so I know it isn't the kernel itself rather something related to the lineage build itself & the act of installing a custom kernel. Both kernels returned exactly the same type of error. WIFI attempts to turn on but returns to the off Position. If one attempts to activate the Wifi Icon dropdown during the System UI Crashes. Any input would be great. Other than this little hiccup
Lineage is running absolutely great. Best battery life of any custom OS by far. Sargo stays snappy, my kernel tweaks remain in place. Root maintains over system restores. Love it.
EDIT: ## By the way using Elemental X Kernel Manager App to flash ##
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The kernel issues might be because they're targeted toward Android 11, and LOS 17.1 is based on Android 10.

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[...] First thing I noticed is SIM manager keeps crashing every minute or so (I'm in the Netherlands on the Ben/T-mobile network). [...]
Meanwhile I disabled the SIM manager to get rid of the constant crash notifications.[...]
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It happened to me the same way. I am in the German T-Mobile network. I also disabled 'SIM Manager'.
Unfortunately, I do not receive any 'missed call'-SMS in case the mobile phone was in flight mode.
I think the app could have something to do with it because everything fits on the ISP side. So far, I haven't found an option to reactivate the App in the settings. Apparently it's some kind of hidden app. Can someone help please?
EDIT: There is a "hidden" "System-apps" option in the app settings. Unfortunately the error still occurs.