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[Rom] Updated February 9: AOSP Jaguar Honami OFFICIAL-HYPERTOOL 5.4

This is the Official Jaguar rom for Honami, which is based on AOSP with some flavors from Slim and Dirtyunicorn. The main difference from other roms is the emphasis on security and multiple features. With that in mind , let's see what Jaguar has to offer:
1. Hardened Kernel, modified M5 built with UBERTC 6.0; hardened rom built with HYPERTOOL 5.4
2. CPU overclocked to 2572 and GPU to 600
3. All ciphers enabled in kernel instead of just a few
4. Hardened/Fortified Bionic and Libs
5. Fstack protection strong to resist buffer overflows
6. Many System apps and processes are made read-only, to reduce elevation of privilege
7. Selinux replaced with Tomoyo and Yam security
8. Disc encryption, keymaster to 256 bit AES instead of 128
9. Latest TWRP with working brightness and ability to decrypt Data
10. Random number generation mixed hardware/software, as recommended by Linus Torwalds
11. Options to randomize host on every boot
12. Option to have a separate password for lock screen and boot
13. Qualcomm's Time Services disabled due to leaking on early boot. Instead, Timekeep is ported from Nougat (time set locally without Internet or GSM signal)
14. WIFI Background Scanning disabled to prevent leaking
15. Internet disabled for both WIFI and Data until Afwall is set and activiated (Afwall included in download, install as regular app)
16. The phone is VOLTE ready and you have all network options available in Cell menu (not just LTE/WCDMA/GSM)
17. GRsecurity features, such as Sidechannel implemented
18. Some Pax Security Features
19. Option to deny USB connection: denied always; denied when locked; and allowed always
20. Hardened webview with Google and other "interesting" IPs removed
21. Prevention of bruteforcing screen pin: the phone will reboot upon 3 unsuccessful attempts
22. Perfect_Event_Paranoid ported from Grsecurity: now third party apps can't use other apps including system to elevate privileges
23. Camera hardware button works to focus, take pictures and start video recording
24. Option to disable writing to Tombstones (a lot of private info is dumped there if there is a crash)
25. Option to disable continuing writing of logcat
26. Option to disable device cameras: back; front, both or none
27. Always latest Google Security Patches
28. Always latest Code Aurora Security Patches
29. Changes ported directly from Google Android Gerrit, so most of those in MM and even N are in this rom
30. About 80% of kernel changes are ported into Jaguar kernel from 3.10 and 3.18 (not Sony AOSP 3.10, but Linux/Google/Code Aurora one)
31. Rom is odexed to significantly increase boot speed (under 30 seconds) and application start
32. Many more security features ported from Linux and Copperhead OS
33. Sony Timekeep
34. DNS Encryption, as well as the choice of multiple DNS providers
Other features include: Stereo Sound; Layers Theme Engine; Native Call Recording with interface integrated in Dialer with no restrictions; Privacy Guard; Native Wakelock Blocker; Native Black List; Global Menu; Slim Recents; Traffic Indicators; Advanced Reboot; Slim Pie; CPU Info on Screen; Ram Bar in Recents; Open source Superuser included and integrated in Settings; True Offline Charging with Screen Off; Kernel Adiutor included (unzip and install as a normal app) and integrated in Settings; FM Radio and Recording plus more
Things users need to know to have smooth experience:. These are not bugs, but rather an explanation of some features
1. If you want to do data encryption, keep in mind that unlike Android, Jaguar uses 256 bit encryption. If you were encrypted on other roms, you won't be able to decrypt. So, wipe encryption and then re-encrypt on Jaguar. Also, keep in mind that if you ever did factory reset on official TWRP 3+ for honami, your data partition is screwed and have to be resized to enable encryption. This has nothing to do with the rom, but rather with the official TWRP itself. Fastboot my unofficial TWRP 3.0.2, which, by the way has working brightness, as well as ability to decrypt and mount data
2. Jaguar contains a script running on early boot, which cuts the internet access to both WIFI and Data until Afwall is running. This is done to prevent leaking, as well as having all your internet traffic routed through some interesting number of servers, including this IP: 26.147.196.22. So, install Afwall and activate it, otherwise, no Internet for you
3. If your system language is different from English and you want to make changes in Phone/Cell Network settings, switch to English first, make the changes and then return to your language. The changes you made will hold. If you try to make the changes in your language, you will have com.android.phone crash. Localization takes time and is virtually impossible to implement in Jaguar, which is a one-person-rom
4. Qcom Time Services daemon is disabled to prevent leaking. That means that you have to set Time/Zone to automatic to get it directly from your carrier. Otherwise, you won't have the correct time on reboot. Forget it. Sony TimeKeep is now setting the correct time on reboot and without the Internet, even in Airplane mode
5. Dnscrypt: in Settings/Security you have a new feature allowing the use of different dns providers (all encrypted), instead of your provider's default one. In Afwall, you must allow access to 'apps running as root'. Otherwise, no internet
6. Supersu is no longer bundled with the rom. Activate Developer settings and enable builtin root there. Open source Superuser is now included. Activate root choices within the app
7. If you use Gapps, they must be flashed right after the rom and before reboot. If you reboot even once, you will have multiple Gapps f/c due to incorrect permissions
Download: All updates and change logs are in Post #3 now
Instructions:
YOU MUST HAVE LATEST STOCK LP 5.1.1 FLASHED ONCE ON YOUR DEVICE. Otherwise, you may experience hardware (mainly Gps problems). If after the official LP 5.1.1, you downgraded to any other official stock version, you must reflash stock LP 5.1.1
1. Have TWRP (fastboot my unofficial version), unlocked bootloader and root.
2. In TWRP, wipe data/factory reset, then wipe System/Data/Cache/Dalvik
3. Flash the rom
4. If you use xposed, flash the latest installer. Xposed no longer works and will never work with roms that incorporate Nougat security features. Xposed used a security hole that was closed by Google. Bye bye Xposed...
5. If you want Gapps, flash them before any reboot. Otherwise, you will have multiple problems due to permissions.
6. Reboot, install Afwall and Kernel Adiutor as normal apps; activate Afwall to have Internet
7. Enjoy the rom, say thank you, donate or do both
Warning: If your device and/or anyone in the immediate vicinity dies, don't blame me: it is all China and Russia's fault. :laugh:
Credit: CM, AOSP, Slimroms, DU, Copperhead OS, Myself5 (kernel)
UPDATED KERNEL SOURCE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23107 . Don't flash. This is not kernel, but rather sources to compile kernel
Kernel Sources: https://github.com/AOSP-Argon/android_kernel_sony_msm8974
XDA:DevDB Information
Jaguar Rom , ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1
Contributors
optimumpro
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader
Based On: AOSP, Slimroms, DU
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 6.0
Stable Release Date: 2016-02-09
Created 2015-08-29
Last Updated 2017-02-09

Update on Further developemnt
February 16. I broke my Z1 screen again and I am not in the mood for after market screens. And I am sick and tired of Sony crappy treatment of development community.
I am now looking at Lenovo Zuk Z2 or Z2 pro. Both excellent phones with the latest CPU and made out of metal and glass by Motorola which they bought from Google a couple of years ago. Zuk is friendly to developers and their blobs don't dumb down camera and they don't seek to "unify" bugs for all their devices. I no longer wish to support a fat bastard corporation that can't make a good phone, but thinks that just by putting their logo on the phone would make it worth $700.
RE Jaguar. I will continue to maintain Jaguar mainly with security patches... for a while, but my main work will be concentrated on Zuk. There is a lot of work to be done cleaning Android N and implementing security and other features from Jaguar...

This is where you get the latest update
March 21. New release:
1. March Security patches
2. New Superuser
3. Updated kernel
Download: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23814
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February 9. New release:
1. February Security patches
2. DNS_Crypt (in settings/security)
3. Seccomp (secure computing implemented in kernel)
4. Open Source Superuser integrated
5. Silent SMS notification enabled
6. 1440p profile in camcorder added
If you enable Dnscrypt and you use Afwall, allow internet to apps running as root...
If you prefer closed source Supersu, just flash the zip...
Download: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23069
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January 20. Good News! Time service completely fixed. Qcom's crappy and creepy service taken out and replaced with Sony open source TimeKeep ported from MM/N. No connection to the internet needed. Everything is done locally on the device. TWRP has also been modified to set the correct time on boot.
The wayTimeKeep works is that before the shut down, it saves the properly set time and on reboot restores it (after the down time calculation). TWRP also reads that value on boot. For those who have encrypted data: the correct time in TWRP will be set after you enter boot password and data is decrypted and mounted.
Download Rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=22743
Download TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=22742
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January 5. New release with January security patches and more. Also back is qcom time domain.
Download: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=22428
You may flash dirty if on a previous release. Otherwise, fresh install (read directions)
P.S. This build included an experimental kernel. So, if you have any problems, flash the stable version in fastboot (unzip the file first): https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3995799&d=1483894575
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December 13. Stereo Sound is here. This is based on Dontbelive mode, but it is just clean stereo sound (ear piece and loud speaker), no bass or any other ridiculous "improvements" that do nothing, but distort. And as a result, just a clear stereo sound for games, videos, songs etc...
Just flash the zip in TWRP and reboot. Remember, this is not a rom, but a stereo-sound mode to flash on top of Jaguar...
After installing this, you have to make one call to recalibrate the sound. Otherwise, you may have distortions in the ear piece....
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=22080
Credit to Dontbelive...
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December 9: New release to include:
1. December Security Patches
2. Signature spoofing feature (cherry-picked from Omnirom)
3. USSD should work now
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=21987
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November 16. Kernel with DirtyCow fix. Download and flash in recovery. This is not for fastboot.
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=21563
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November 10. Rom updated to include November Security Patches+. I have also removed Supersu, as the rom has a built-in root manager. However, if anyone wants to install Supersu, you can easily flash it in recovery
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=21427
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October 10. Kernel-no-overclock.
Unzip and flash in fastboot.
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=20848
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October 9. Updated Kernel, which includes:
1. Updated higher frequency voltage
2. Improved Prima/Wifi driver
Your CPU variant may require voltage adjustment in Kernel Adiutor for new frequencies. Try to give a load for CPU and if you have freezing or random reboots (which you shouldn't), adjust higher 3 by +10/20. This latest kernel achieves 40000+ antutu score with Ondemandplus with temperature rising to about 58 at the highest load...
Note that some CPU/GPU variants just won't go to 2803 for CPU or 600 for GPU
Instructions: Unzip boot.img and flash in fastboot: fastboot flash boot boot.img or use various apps to install without fastboot
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=20838
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October 8. Rotating Home Screen: if you want your home screen rotate like on a tablet, flash the attached file in recovery and reboot. So, when you set display to rotate, home screen will be included
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October 5. New release:
1. Kernel overclocked to 2803: experimental, I have used it for 10 days without problems
2. October security patches from Google and Code Aurora
3. Over 80 commits from Google Master Gerrit which included changes to bionic, art, frameworks and system
4. Updated Afwall
5. Maybe more
This rom is now about 40% Nougat. One of the side effects: Xposed framework no longer works, but getting rid of it and instead using Privacy Guard is almost as good. Don't forget, Xposed is an exploit, which provides hooks for good and bad things.
Rom Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=20788
Afwall/Kernel Adiutor Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=20787
You can flash dirty if on a previous release
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September 8. Rom updated to include:
1. September Google security patches
2. Latest Code Aurora patches https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories
3. MPdecision is permanently disabled due to interfering with other hotplug and CPU frequencies. Default is MSMdecision, but you can pick several others in Kernel Adiutor
4. CPU overclock and underclock removed: no benefit whatsoever
5. More hardening ported from 3.18, 4.1 and 4.4 kernels: https://android-review.googlesource.com/#/q/hardened,25 You won't find those in any rom custom or stock. This is from 3.18-4.4 kernels and it has nothing to do with Sony AOSP. That's why it works...
6. About 70-80 commits from Android Master Branch. Folks. This is no longer a lollipop rom
7. PXN security feature implemented, which takes advantage of special instructions on ARMv7 to prevent unprivileged execution. See here: https://android-review.googlesource.com/#/c/265892/
8. Further integration of VOLTE
9. Kernel Adiutor: author has decided to go with Mobile Ads/Adview/Adbanner. So these were removed...
10. Camera: improvements to camera wrapper (missing entries), as well as some modifications in /frameworks/av/camera, so, you have a sharper picture. See photo attached, although, XDA reduces pictures... . This was taken with Open Camera. Not the crappy Sony Open Camera, but the fully open source one, with many features including several focusing modes: https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=open+camera&fdid=net.sourceforge.opencamera. Tell me bootloader locked stock camera is better. It is not...
11. Maybe more...
WARNING: you need to do one thing after flashing the rom: flash the latest stock baseband. BASEBAND ONLY. If you don't, you will only have LTE: no H+/H/2G. This is a one-time procedure and is due to Volte implementation. You can either use FlashTool to flash stock baseband or a Partition Backup App (from Googleplay or elsewhere) to backup and restore your modems. With FlashTool, first flash the rom, then reboot, then flash the latest baseband. With Partition Backup, first, backup your modems, then flash the rom, then restore modems and reboot. You have been warned. I don't want to hear cries: where is my 3G!
Download Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=20287
Download Afwall/Kernel Adiutor: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=20282
You may flash dirty if on a previous release. Otherwise, clean flash...

1st! Thanks @optimumpro
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

Downloaded and flashed so far great ROM but 1st issue I noticed I believe data is turned off at ROM start up so setting up Google etc... Is hard without WiFi other than that ultra smooth and really fast great work. @optimumpro I don't suppose you know how to get OK Google everywhere to work do you on all ROMs I have tried its never there
Hope to see FAB in recents in next build if possible though as the remove recents is kinda small and the hover notifications kind of cover over it
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

Is there still a bug when you turn Bluetooth off and on and it changes the Bluetooth MAC address? (as well as the same WiFi MAC for every device)

danny19901 said:
Downloaded and flashed so far great ROM but 1st issue I noticed I believe data is turned off at ROM start up so setting up Google etc... Is hard without WiFi other than that ultra smooth and really fast great work. @optimumpro I don't suppose you know how to get OK Google everywhere to work do you on all ROMs I have tried its never there
Hope to see FAB in recents in next build if possible though as the remove recents is kinda small and the hover notifications kind of cover over it
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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Data is off by default on first boot only to prevent the phone from connecting before you set it up (firewall etc.). Just turn it on and it will stay on despite reboots. Ok Google? Oh, that's too complicated for me.

matcho13579 said:
Is there still a bug when you turn Bluetooth off and on and it changes the Bluetooth MAC address? (as well as the same WiFi MAC for every device)
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Not sure about bluetooth, but wifi mac is fine.

The ROM is one of the best i have tested..
There are 2 ways to get superuser: Developer option and supersu

jos_031 said:
The ROM is one of the best i have tested..
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Totally agree with you.
I was also able to set my WiFi MAC without any problems.
The layers thing is also a very good alternative.
My Z1 is now really hot, I hope it will calm down after some days of use.
@optimumpro: Keep on with this good mix [emoji3]

schickel said:
Totally agree with you.
I was also able to set my WiFi MAC without any problems.
The layers thing is also a very good alternative.
My Z1 is now really hot, I hope it will calm down after some days of use.
@optimumpro: Keep on with this good mix [emoji3]
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Tweak cpu voltages and governors. You should not have any overheating. Also, don't put any stress on cpu while the phone is charging. Phones are not designed to be used while on a charger: they only get current from the battery, unlike laptops, so, when you are on charger and using the phone, you stress the battery and cpu.

Does everything work with this rom? modem, camera and recharge while the phone is off?

dejawho said:
Does everything work with this rom? modem, camera and recharge while the phone is off?
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Yes everything seems to be working great modem, camera etc...
Prime Red Dark Layers Theme is really nice I tried Scarlett but has Playstore changelog no text bug
Oh I have xposed installed also for flat style status bar, always correct, force expanded notifications this ROM is by far the best ultra quick
1 big question just noticed how come colour picker tint overlay is still in the dialer ? I thought this was removed in 5.1.1 ? As you can see with the red overlay (This is my very Old Number)
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I noticed that when I get a call, the phone has to switch back to GSM signal. If I don't have GSM listed in the preferred network types, I could not be reached on the phone - goes straight into a busy tone... Anybody else experienced this?

caki25 said:
I noticed that when I get a call, the phone has to switch back to GSM signal. If I don't have GSM listed in the preferred network types, I could not be reached on the phone - goes straight into a busy tone... Anybody else experienced this?
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This is a normal behavior. Your phone is a GSM phone. Now, if your carrier provides voice over 3g, then your phone will swith to 3g/H+ from LTE. If you have Volte (voice over LTE), it will stay on LTE. In most of the world there is no Volte yet, so, if your data is LTE, then when you get a call, the phone switches to 3g/H+. If your carrier does not provide calls over 3g (2g only) and you are on WCDMA/LTE, then you won't receive any calls. In that case you should switch to GSM/WCDMA/LTE.
Again, as I have already said, that's the behavior on all roms. Other roms just don't have the options in cell menu that this rom has and changing networks in phone test menue does not stick on reboot. So, you have to know what you are doing...

optimumpro said:
This is a normal behavior. Your phone is a GSM phone. Now, if your carrier provides voice over 3g, then your phone will swith to 3g/H+ from LTE. If you have Volte (voice over LTE), it will stay on LTE. In most of the world there is no Volte yet, so, if your data is LTE, then when you get a call, the phone switches to 3g/H+. If your carrier does not provide calls over 3g (2g only) and you are on WCDMA/LTE, then you won't receive any calls. In that case you should switch to GSM/WCDMA/LTE.
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I guess I managed to jump too hastily again ... it does make sense of course, and I should have noticed that before. The default setting threw me off I guess, since that was without GSM and when my boss tried to reach me, he just got a busy tone anyhow, thank you so much for the explanation and this wonderful ROM. I just can't move away from Layers anymore

caki25 said:
I guess I managed to jump too hastily again ... it does make sense of course, and I should have noticed that before. The default setting threw me off I guess, since that was without GSM and when my boss tried to reach me, he just got a busy tone anyhow, thank you so much for the explanation and this wonderful ROM. I just can't move away from Layers anymore
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"Default setting". That's my fault, I shouldn't have assumed that everyone has voice over 3g. I will change this in the next release, but your selection GSM/WCDMA/LTE should stick after reboot.

Thanks for a great ROM! Will this be your main ROM from now on?
Do you recommend to use the kernel defaults or do you have other settings for voltage, governor etc. that you recommend?

This is a really good ROM! Good job @optimumpro! :good:
The feature I really miss from your unofficial DU ROM is the ability to block System Wakelocks. I have serious wakelocks on my phone due to Play services and I don't like Xposed too much (compromises security and drains battery).
Could you add this feature? Thanks!

OK starting to get Random Reboots but I think it's my kernel settings as I had no issues at all except when screen waked up wouldn't let me unlock for a little while so I altered few things fixed that problem now I get random reboots
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[NEW ROM][UB] February 9: Jaguar Leo LP 5.1.1 Official Hardened

This is the Official Jaguar rom for Leo, which is based on AOSP with some flavors from Slim and Dirtyunicorn plus a bunch of features only this rom has, such as a working camera button. . The rom was originally made for Xperia Z1 Honami in August 2015, then extended to Z1c and now to Z2/Z3/Z3c. The rom has been downloaded thousands times and enjoyed great success. I hope the trend will continue with Jaguar for Leo.
Why LP, as opposed to MM and Nougat? Several reasons. The main one is Sony's unfriendliness to development community. Camera sucks, because Sony wouldn't provide proper blobs. Also, MM brings very few features, as opposed to LP. MM is still in alpha, but is already being abandoned by developers in favor of Nougat. Nougat will never work for Z1/Z2/Z3, because Sony wants you to buy a newer device. And finally, all LP roms, except Jaguar, have been abandoned by their developers since November 2015. CM still publishes nightly LP, but they have abandoned CM 12.1 kernel, meaning, they haven't incorporated about 800 security patches from Google and Code Aurora in LP kernel. Another reason - I take changes from Android Gerrit Master Branch, Code Aurora, Google Security Bulletins and 3.10, 3.18 and 4.x kernels. Enough reasons for you?
The main difference from other roms is the emphasis on security and multiple features. With that in mind , let's see what Jaguar has to offer:
1. Hardened Kernel, modified M5; hardened rom built with HYPERTOOL 5.4
2. All ciphers enabled in kernel instead of just a few
3. Hardened/Fortified Bionic and Libs
4. Fstack protection strong to resist buffer overflows
5. Many System apps and processes are made read-only, to reduce elevation of privilege
6. Selinux replaced with Tomoyo Security, Yam security
7. Disc encryption, keymaster to 256 bit AES instead of 128
8. Latest TWRP with working brightness and ability to decrypt Data (Coming Soon)
9. Random number generation mixed hardware/software, as recommended by Linus Torwalds
10. Options to randomize host on every boot
11. Option to have a separate password for lock screen and boot
12. Qualcomm's Time Services disabled due to leaking on early boot (set time to automatic to get it from your carrier)
13. WIFI Background Scanning disabled to prevent leaking
14. Internet disabled for both WIFI and Data until Afwall is set and activiated (Afwall included in download, install as regular app)
15. The phone is VOLTE ready and you have all network options available in Cell menu (not just LTE/WCDMA/GSM)
16. GRsecurity features, such as Sidechannel implemented
17. Some Pax Security Features
18. Option to deny USB connection: denied always; denied when locked; and allowed always
19. Hardened webview with Google and other "interesting" IPs removed
20. Prevention of bruteforcing screen pin: the phone will reboot upon 3 unsuccessful attempts
21. Perfect_Event_Paranoid ported from Grsecurity: now third party apps can't use other apps including system to elevate privileges
22. Camera hardware button works to focus, take pictures and start video recording
23. Option to disable writing to Tombstones (a lot of private info is dumped there if there is a crash)
24. Option to disable continuing writing of logcat
25. Option to disable device cameras: back; front, both or none
26. Option to disable third party apps to access clipboard
27. Always latest Google Security Patches
28. Always latest Code Aurora Security Patches
29. Changes ported directly from Google Android Gerrit, so most of those in MM and even N are in this rom
30. About 80% of kernel changes are ported into Jaguar kernel from 3.10 and 3.18 (not Sony AOSP 3.10 that has Down Syndrome, but Linux/Google/Code Aurora one)
31. Rom is odexed to significantly increase boot speed (under 30 seconds) and application start
32. Many more security features ported from Linux and Copperhead OS
33. Dns Crypt: a feature allowing to choose among many Dns providers (all encrypted)
34. Seccomp: secure computing enabled in kernel
Other features include: Layers Theme Engine; Native Call Recording with interface integrated in Dialer with no restrictions; Privacy Guard; Native Wakelock Blocker; Native Black List; Global Menu; Slim Recents; Traffic Indicators; Advanced Reboot; Slim Pie; CPU Info on Screen; Ram Bar in Recents; Open Source Supeuser included and integrated in Settings; True Offline Charging with Screen Off; Kernel Adiutor included (unzip and install as a normal app) and integrated in Settings plus more
Things users need to know to have smooth experience:. These are not bugs, but rather an explanation of some features
1. If you want to do data encryption, keep in mind that unlike Android, Jaguar uses 256 bit encryption. If you were encrypted on other roms, you won't be able to decrypt. So, wipe encryption and then re-encrypt on Jaguar. Also, keep in mind that if you ever did factory reset on official TWRP 3+ for honami, your data partition is screwed and have to be resized to enable encryption. This has nothing to do with the rom, but rather with the official TWRP itself. Fastboot my unofficial TWRP 3.0.2, (it is coming for Xperia Z3c, which, by the way has working brightness, as well as ability to decrypt and mount data
2. Jaguar contains a script running on early boot, which cuts the internet access to both WIFI and Data until Afwall is running. This is done to prevent leaking, as well as having all your internet traffic routed through some interesting number of servers, including this IP: 26.147.196.22. So, install Afwall and activate it, otherwise, no Internet for you
3. If your system language is different from English and you want to make changes in Phone/Cell Network settings, switch to English first, make the changes and then return to your language. The changes you made will hold. If you try to make the changes in your language, you will have com.android.phone crash. Localization takes time and is virtually impossible to implement in Jaguar, which is a one-person-rom
4. Sony TimeKeep, which is ported from MM/N, now sets the correct time on reboot without the Internet or GSM signal. All you need to do is set it once and TimeKeep will save/recalculate/restore the same on each reboot
5. GAPPS: if you use them, you need to flash them right after the rom (or each update) and before reboot. Flashing after reboot will result in multiple f/c
6. Due to Volte implementation, you might be required to flash LP or MM stock baseband (only if you have no 2g/3g signal)
7. Helpful fastboot commands: for flashing TWRP: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
for flashing kernel: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Download: All updates and change logs are in Post #3
Instructions:
1. Be on LP at least, have TWRP, unlocked bootloader and root
2. In TWRP, wipe data/factory reset, then wipe System/Data/Cache/Dalvik
3. Flash the rom
4. Reboot, install Afwall and Kernel Adiutor as normal apps; activate Afwall to have Internet
5. Enjoy the rom, say thank you, donate or do both
Warning: If your device and/or anyone in the immediate vicinity dies, don't blame me: it is all China and Russia's fault.
Credit: CM, AOSP, Slimroms, DU, Copperhead OS, Myself5 (kernel)
UPDATED KERNEL SOURCE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23107 . Don't flash. This is not kernel, but rather sources to compile kernel
Kernel Source: https://github.com/AOSP-Jaguar/kernel_sony_msm8974
XDA:DevDB Information
JAGUAR LEO OFFICIAL HARDENED, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z3
Contributors
optimumpro
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader
Based On: AOSP,CM,SLIM,DU
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2016-10-18
Created 2016-10-18
Last Updated 2017-02-09

Development update and some Screenshots
I broke my Z1 screen again and I am not in the mood for after market screens. And I am sick and tired of Sony crappy treatment of development community.
I am now looking at Lenovo Zuk Z2 or Z2 pro. Both excellent phones with the latest CPU and made out of metal and glass by Motorola which they bought from Google a couple of years ago. Zuk is friendly to developers and their blobs don't dumb down camera and they don't seek to "unify" bugs for all their devices. I no longer wish to support a fat bastard corporation that can't make a good phone, but thinks that just by putting their logo on the phone would make it worth $700.
RE Jaguar. I will continue to maintain Jaguar mainly with security patches... for a while, but my main work will be concentrated on Zuk. There is a lot of work to be done cleaning Android N and implementing security and other features from Jaguar...
Screenshots are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62560391&postcount=2

Download Section
February 9: New release including
1. February security patches
2. Sony TimeKeep to set the correct time on boot
3. Dns_Crypt (numerous choices of encrypted Dns providers) in Settings/Security
4. Open Source Superuser integrated in Settings
5. Seccomp/secure computing implemented and enabled in kernel
6. Twrp that supports data decryption, as well as TimeKeep
To use Dns_Crypt, you must allow Internet for 'apps run as root' in Afwall
Download Rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23079
Download TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23078
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January 29. XDA is having a problem with upload/download. So, here is updated TWRP 3.0.2 that is able to decrypt and mount encrypted data partition. This one is different from the originally posted, because it includes the correct time. Together with the February release (not now), it will set the correct time both in recovery and the rom:
Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120704246 There is a new TWRP on top of this post and in the download section...
January 12: New release This should take care of a color line on Auo displays. Also included is the fully working NFC-HCE for Android Pay (to pass Safety Net, you'll have to delete Supersu and su binary). And January security patches, of course...
Download: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=22563
You may flash dirty on top of another Jaguar release. Otherwise - clean install
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December 31. TWRP 3.0.2 able to decrypt data. This works well for Xperia Z1 and Z1c, but, since I don't have the device, it may or may not work for Z3. So, test it and report
Unzip the file (attached to this post) and flash in fastboot like this: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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December 14. New build with increased brightness levels. Flash only if you have a type of display that has flickering on low brightness. If you have no flickering, no need to upgrade
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=22108
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December 10: Rom updated to include
1. December security patches
2. Signature Spoofing (Omnirom type), switch in Developer settings
3. USSD fixed (maybe)
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=22020
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November 10: Rom updated to include November Security Patches. I have also removed SuperSU, as there is a built-in root manager and quite a few people no longer like the Chinese owned SuperSU[/COLOR]
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=21437
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October 18. New release including Code Aurora and Google latest security patches. Also, there is a new feature - option to prevent apps from accessing clipboard in background.
Download Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=20976
Download Afwall/KernelAdiutor: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=20974

Any support for d6633?

I flash the baseband but after reboot the baseband is unknown again. And the ussd code not working.

leesiangcheng said:
I flash the baseband but after reboot the baseband is unknown again. And the ussd code not working.
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Flash the correct baseband AFTER flashing the rom. If it says unknown baseband, you won't have even a sim card recognized.
USSD is a known issue. It works, but slowly: I get a response in 2-3 minutes...

Flash baseband alreadyworking .but after reboot the base band is gone.btw the rom is super fast.hope u can fix the baseband and ussd. Thanks for the rom.

leesiangcheng said:
Flash baseband alreadyworking .but after reboot the base band is gone.btw the rom is super fast.hope u can fix the baseband and ussd. Thanks for the rom.
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You have to flash baseband for your country variant. I am in the US and had euro baseband and it took 10 sec for the phone to find signal. Then I flashed US baseband and and now I get signal right away...

Yes I flash my country baseband. At first it shows the baseband.but after reboot the baseband turn to unknow again.

Thanks for a great aosp rom! I'll try whenever I have time.
What do you mean with "localisation takes time"? Do you mean that gps is slow?
Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk

blackhawk_LA said:
Thanks for a great aosp rom! I'll try whenever I have time.
What do you mean with "localisation takes time"? Do you mean that gps is slow?
Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk
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No, everything is fast here. Localization means translation to foreign languages. If you want to change mobile network settings (2g/3g/Lte), you would have to switch to English, make changes and then return to your language. That's the only area where you need to do that...

Wow looks amazing, but the million $ question is, is fisheye still present? Since camera is pretty useless on aosp with this fisheye since day 1 on z3..
Sent from my D6603 using XDA-Developers mobile app

corpsegrinder62 said:
Wow looks amazing, but the million $ question is, is fisheye still present? Since camera is pretty useless on aosp with this fisheye since day 1 on z3..
Sent from my D6603 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I don't know. Z2 users say there is no fish eye, but there is one on Z3 compact...

Thanks ! Amazing work !
Any plans for a dual sim version ? (D6633/D6683)

The ROM is FAAAST. Incredible, it restored my apps with titanium twice as fast as with other ROMs .
I have a little request, and is to have the network speed indicators in the right side, at the left of the WiFi indicator.
Thanks!
Sent from my Xperia Z3 using Tapatalk

This is greatest Z3 endeavor so far focused on security and stability!
We cant blame Sony for lack of official N ROM, however, lack of working MM source, no up to date MM ROM, which on galaxy s5 is something obvious makes me wonder if Sony doesn't make z3 obsolete for purpose.
Thank you for your effort!
Are there any prolonged battery life features?
Could any of users share battery life and image quality info?
To check if there is any camera distortion its enough to shot something like computer screen and see if its rectangle or it is distorted.

Camera fisheye bug is present.
Also, I I'm experiencing some light flickering on the screen at minimum brightness. Is more noticeable on white screens.
Sent from my Xperia Z3 using Tapatalk

This is awesome! I didn't expect a proper ROM for the Z3 anymore; Paranoid Android development seems slow and I'm still on infected's last CM12.1 ROM – so this is exactly what I'm looking for: A ROM with focus on security. I'll try it out as soon as possible.

Do you guys experience overheating? I encrypted my phone and it burns now... Using the same ROM but for Z3C...
Edit:
Is it possible to decrypt my phone ? I can only see the information that my phone is encrypted, can't click on it.

king960 said:
Do you guys experience overheating? I encrypted my phone and it burns now... Using the same ROM but for Z3C...
Edit:
Is it possible to decrypt my phone ? I can only see the information that my phone is encrypted, can't click on it.
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Your phone is 'burninig', not because of encryption, but because you changed some settings in Kernel Adiutor. If you don't know what you are doing, don't touch anything. Untick all 'apply on boot' and reboot the phone to load default values. Jaguar on Z3c doesn't get over 50 degrees at highest loads (playing graphic intensive games)...

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL|CUSTOM|LOCKEDBL][Q/A10][hotdog] /e/ OS for OnePlus 7T Pro - BYE Google, HELLO privacy and security (LOCK your BOOTLOADER)!

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Code:
/*
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed (like it did for me...).
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in the products you find here before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.
* Same statement for XDA.
*/
About /e/
/e/ is not just another ROM - it is a mobile ecosystem (ROM + online services) that:
is open source
is pro-privacy
is compatible with most existing Android applications
cares about usability
is as far as possible freed from shackles by Google and OEMs
already exists!
It’s the alternative to the Apple/Google duopoly on the smartphone.
... so again and just to be clear: /e/ is not just a ROM, it is more a complete privacy ecosystem and consists of:
an installable mobile operating system for smartphones, which is forked from Android and strongly “ungoogled”
a set of sorted and improved default open source applications
various online services that are linked to the mobile operating system, such as: a meta search engine for the web, drive (with synchronization), mail, calendar, notes, tasks.
Features
Based on the stable Lineage OS
microG fully pre-installed with Signature Spoofing in restricted mode!
All features described on the /e/ page: What is e
All features and fixes of LineageOS
My builds are all signed with a custom private key for best trust. This also means you have to factory reset when coming from another ROM!
My builds come with full OTA update support
... you know that thing which informs you that a new update is there and where you just click to download + install
You can LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER - if you like
Build variants (UNOFFICIAL, CUSTOM)
UNOFFICIAL builds:
full OTA support
no other differences to pure /e/. It is just an unofficial build (if you want to have it official test my builds and report also SUCCESS! this ROM is currently awaiting to get approved by /e/ for official builds)
CUSTOM builds:
2 variants: rooted (magisk) or unrooted
removed: the app "Apps" (see FAQ why)
added: F-Droid, F-Droid priv ext, F-Droid additional repos (disabled by default), AuroraStore, Lawnchair-latest (taken from their TG group), PhoneSky (google play store - patched for microG), Magisk app when choosen the rooted variant
patched with this safetynet patch (this will not bypass safetynet though)
fully patched for AVB / dm-verity support - means you can lock your bootloader! (all builds since 3rd of Sep 2021) - yes even the rooted variant can run on locked bootloader!
SHRP included (accepted by a locked bootloader) - means when you want to use a different recovery you have to flash / re-flash it after flashing / upgrading the ROM. Including this is needed to not brick devices running on locked bootloader.
.. read all the details about locking your bootloader in this post
Known issues:
Keep in mind that this is brand new stuff so it may (still) contain unknown issues!
So back up regularly and frequently!
none known (yet)
If you find a bug not listed let me know and SHARE LOGS! -> READ FAQ#1 for how to provide proper logs.
Requirements
Latest TWRP or SHRP build (while I am testing with SHRP only)
Do a full (i.e. not just TWRP/SHRP - as those do not backup your internal storage) backup before doing anything!
Planning to lock your bootloader? Read this first
Installation
Planning to lock your bootloader?
Read on here
Detailed guide:
follow MSe1969's guide here
Quick guide (assuming you have TWRP/SHRP already):
Full clean install as described here (FAQ #2). DO NOT REPORT ISSUES when you have skipped that step!
Flash /e/
Optional (if you want root): Flash Magisk
Flashing OpenGapps ????? NO No no! you don't want that on a google-free phone! /e/ contains everything you need to live without Google! So flashing OpenGapps on /e/ is like using a bit more secure LOS but that's not the point of /e/. Either try without or go with LOS (imho).
Boot it (will take a bit on first boot!!! be patient!)
Enjoy the most easy way to have a privacy focused and google-free phone!
Download
Get your builds from my leech server (new installs or re-installs)
https://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/e-os/a10/hotdog/ (planning to lock your bootloader? Read this first)
If you have a previous version of my(!) /e/ Q installed already and just want to update to a newer release:
Android settings -> Updater (yes my builds have built-in OTA support!)
Note:
Builds are updated as soon as possible. There is no build cycle.
Information pertaining to your device is displayed accordingly.
The current build is the latest for your device.
Changelogs
Join my Telegram groups (see "Support" topic)
Support
Of course in this thread but also by Telegram. I have created a generic group for all stuff around Android : here
and another one if you want to keep up2date whenever I build something (TWRP, SHRP, LOS, /e/, ...): here
Credits
MSe1969, wth.. you did an AWESOME job
LineageOS (the base of /e/)
The /e/ foundation and all related devs making this experience possible!
and all I forgot (let me know if that's the case ofc) ..
Sources
/e/ : https://gitlab.e.foundation/e
my build manifest
MSe1969's stuff

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q #0: For CUSTOM builds only: Why is the /e/ App store not included??? It is GREAT!
Mainly due to security and privacy concerns. Wth? I thought /e/ is secure and privacy focused? Yes it is but.. read on:
First of all the App store itself has no security or privacy issues. It is opensource and I see no issues with the app itself!
... the most important point for a smartphone is the availability of apps. I mean having a secure device which respects your privacy is great but it will have no chance to win when you cannot get easily apps on it.
... and the most dangerous part for a smartphone is installing apps because here is where Malware can easily step in! So whatever you do never install APK files from a website directly unless you can be 100% safe it is trustworthy.
It is all about trust again and when you look in the sources of the /e/ Apps store you find it connects to: cleanapk.org.
/e/ makes that not a secret though as you can read here.
So who is behind that cleanapk.org? Why is /e/ trusting them? While reading through the /e/ forums I found that this page hosts (as far as we know) apps mirrored from apkpure + fdroid.
.. and it's completely unclear who hosts that site and where is behind it. On the other site /e/ (Gael, the founder as well) states clearly they are not in any relation to that site. "They just using their api".
here some facts:
you cannot get the owner by a whois request
They have a info page here which just roughly describes where the apps are coming from and how
There is no detailed privacy statement or even an info if they keep your data GDPR compliant or not
No way for devs to get their apps removed or updated
The /e/ foundation clearly states they have no relationship to that repository of apps but some things are interesting aren't they:
IP's of /e/ and cleanapk are at least nearby
During an ongoing discussion about exactly that topic something took my attention: the welcome notification on api.cleanapk.org was exactly at that time: https://archive.is/U1E0y (I mean.... )
/e/ itself was audited several times by a site named "infosec-handbook" and of course even they find that app store at least "mysterious"
During that mentioned discussion and after pointing Gael to that - the welcome message suddenly changed to what it is today..
The full topic where even Gael is talking (not that friendly) is: here
TL;DR:
/e/ is providing apps (the most used way to get infected by malware) by an API which is at least questionable.
I do not say /e/ is doing questionable things and as said before the /e/ ROM is 100% trustworthy (otherwise I would not do any builds for it) but that cleanapk.org site is truly another story.
An interesting quote of Gael can make one read between the lines (I marked the interesting ones bold and cursive):
Some users have reported that they are using Aurora, [...] (context: we will never integrate this) because it’s infriging the play store terms of services.
For this, we have to use indirect mechanisms, that don’t infrige the play store TOS, and therefore, we are using a service that is not officially part of the /e/ project, and which is called cleanapk.org
On the long run, we other plans with partners, to offer something more transparent, but it’s too soon to talk about this.
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Of course /e/ needs to ensure that what they are doing is 100% legal and offering an app repository like cleanapk.org is not.
My personal assumption is that /e/ is offering that repo - indirectly so not officially by the e.foundation itself.
A relation between is for sure nothing they want to have public as this would cause legal questions.
So the last question is:
Q: Why do I consider AuroraStore "better" then using cleanapk.org and so removed the /e/ apps store and adding AuroraStore instead?
A: Because I definitively know where the apps are coming from when using Aurora instead of /e/. Not just the app itself is OSS (like the /e/ one) the apps are coming directly from the play store instead of an unknown source.
Q #01: I want to report an issue. What is the proper way to do so?
I'm glad that you are asking: before doing so check the KNOWN ISSUES topic in the OP and ofc the other FAQ's listed here!
if you have an audio issue follow FAQ #6 instead.
Often selinux can cause issues so try that at very first:
Code:
if you have magisk installed:
adb shell
su
setenforce permissive
When " usb debugging root" is enabled in developer settings:
adb root
adb shell
setenforce permissive
Try again and if the issue is gone when in permissive mode: provide me a logcat as described here -> on step 3 I need the SELINUX log (option D)
If your issue is not solved with selinux permissive click here to proceed:
If your issue is not listed there follow the directions here briefly and I may can fix it:
logcat GUIDE
Ensure you have done a full CLEAN install before doing so (refer to FAQ #2 for what that means).
Warning: NO SUPPORT when:
- magisk is installed (known to cause issues sometimes - regardless of the ROM or version)
- Xposed is installed (known to cause issues sometimes - regardless of the ROM or version)
If you have installed any of these UNINSTALL or better do a FULL CLEAN install (see FAQ #2) before doing anything else. Often enough these above causes several issues like battery draining, problems on booting and much more. Even when they may work properly you should re-produce your issue without them first and follow the above to grab the log.
Magisk is a great piece of software and besides that it is Open Source which SuperSu never was.
I just saying I do not "support" issues when you have Magisk installed. Why? It is (like Xposed) extendable with modules (made by whoever) and those can cause billions of issues.
Other then that magisk was sometimes the reason for battery drain etc. Magisk modifies the boot "process" and sits very deep in the system (which is needed to make it work ofc) but that has the potential to make a system/ROM unstable or result in strange behaviors.
so in order to support a specific issue I have to be sure the ROM is in a "clean" state, no magisk, no xposed.
Pro-Tip: a very first test is to set magisk on core functions only to see if an extension causes your issue or not.
Q #02: I want to install clean, how? What is a clean install? What is the recommended way to flash a new ROM version?
A clean install ensures that there are no leftovers from any previous install. One can say that there are 2 phases of a clean flash:
1) regular
2) full - when you (still) encounter issues
Usually the regular one is fully ok when flashing a new ROM version but if you encounter strange issues nobody else is reporting or if a release post is recommending it you should do a full clean install instead.
A regular clean install can be done like this:
WIPE -> Advanced -> select: System + Cache
Flash the ROM
reflash root addon/magisk if you want root
A full clean install needs 2 steps more then the regular:
follow the steps for regular clean
go back in WIPE -> touch the "FORMAT data" button and type "yes" to format the internal storage (you will LOOSE ALL YOUR DATA - obviously)
REBOOT -> Recovery
Flash the ROM
reflash root addon/magisk if you want root
It is absolutely recommended to create a backup before and COPYING IT to your PC(!) before doing the above.
Q #03: Are there any plans or a chance of official /e/ builds?
Yes. With your help! What you can do? Test and report EVEN SUCCESS in this thread.
Q #4: Is there a FAQ specific for /e/?
Sure:
FAQ: click
Forum: click
HOWTOs: click (a great resource for all your first questions)
App alternatives (to replace google variants): click
Q #5: issues with audio (e.g. echo's, silence on one or the other site, ..)? Read here how to provide a specific log for that:
Do the following steps:
1) Ensure you have adb set up on your PC, and have adb debugging and adb root enabled in developer options on your phone
2) Then perform the following (all one command)
On Linux:
adb root ; adb shell "stop audioserver; logcat -c -b all; start audioserver" && sleep 10 && adb logcat -b all |egrep -vi "(dialer|telecom|ril|gsm|touch|brightn|dct|QC-time-services|SST|sensors|AlarmMan|Lights|perfp)"
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On windows:
adb root ; adb shell "stop audioserver; logcat -c -b all; start audioserver && sleep 10 && logcat -b all |egrep -vi '(dialer|telecom|ril|gsm|touch|brightn|dct|QC-time-services|SST|sensors|AlarmMan|Lights|perfp)' "
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3) Then re-produce your audio issue and cancel the logcat from step 2 before hanging up!
4) Share the logcat output from the console screen using paste.omnirom.org
Q #6: I'm scared about that microG , I don't want to expose my phone so is this /e/ version a security risk?
First of all you need a lot of trust installing ANY custom ROM. A developer can do nasty things right? Besides that yes microG allowing to let apps act like as they are another app, also known as signature spoofing. This CAN be a good and a bad thing. Read on why my builds are different:
In general the microG patch is an all or nothing. A ROM which supports microG (i.e. signature spoofing) have that feature enabled, always.
The difference in my /e/ builds is that I am using the "restricted" option of signature spoofing so as long as you trust me you are as safe as without microG.
Q #7: What is the difference between CUSTOM and UNOFFICIAL builds?
See OP
Q #8: Will my banking app (or other root detecting app) work with this ROM?
The answer is .. well .. simple. it depends.
First of all the following technique works regardless of what ROM you are using or what device. It worked with my LG G4, OnePlus 6T and now OP7tpro so its a generic "maybe-solution"
Read on here:
I am using a german banking app which works even when root gets detected. It will prompt and say thats bad but I am still able to use it. The same was the case for the TAN generator app of the same bank but it fully stopped working one day after a (forced) app upgrade.
So I started to play around and found a solution which works for me since several years but there is no guarantee it will work for you or for how long it will work. The process and steps must be followed briefly and nothing more, nothing less must be done.
The following references a banking app but it applies to any app which rejects starting when root or a custom ROM has been detected:
you need root, i.e. Magisk. This ROM has a custom build which includes Magisk already.
uninstall the currently not working banking app(s)
install & setup a work-profile manager like Insular, Shelter, (if you do not care about google trackers: Island), or [fill-in-another] ,.....
configure Magisk that it hides itself (i.e. re-package Magisk with a random name) & reboot just to be sure. and yes that works on signed and locked ROMs, too
newer Magisk versions will clone themself into the island profile during the repackage process so open island then switch to the island tab and remove the magisk app there (so not from the "mainland"!)
install the banking app(s) - BUT DO NOT start it!
clone that app into your work-profile (i.e. open Insular/Shelter/Island/.. find the app, clone it there), repeat that step for any app needed
configure Magisk hide for this app(s) and ensure you select all options (some apps can be expanded in magisk hide, select all options then)
remove any icons of your app(s) from your launcher but DO NOT UNINSTALL them!! (never)
in your work-profile manager (Insular/Shelter/Island/...) find your app and create a quick start launcher (repeat that for any app needed)
now start your banking app quick link (again it HAS to be the one created by your work-profile manager). usually you can identify that you are using the right one bc it has a mini icon of your work-profile manager on top of the regular app icon
enjoy. if it does still detect root or a custom ROM you either have not followed the above steps briefly or you are out of luck.
Background:
You cannot uninstall the app(s) from android (ever) because otherwise Magisk hide will not work. so you always need to keep that app(s) but never starting it.
It can make sense to try another work-profile manager if the above way fails for you as the app devs using different techniques
Q #9: Will DRM protected content work? | Will this ROM satisfy Safetynet?
Likely not. Yes this ROM is signed, selinux is enforcing and you can lock your bootloader but these days this is not enough anymore. While there are some workarounds available these might stop at any time. So do not expect that this will work or work for a long time.

LOCK your bootloader​Yes you read correctly: you can lock your bootloader again! Why is that so amazing? The most important thing: security. When your bootloader is locked no one can install or modify without you notice it. Let's say you loose your phone and your bootloader is unlocked. The person can boot into fastboot and flash a custom recovery of his choice and have full access to your data (if not having a pin set) but also can tamper e.g. your system partitions like installing malware. Yea for that the attacker needs physical access to your phone but there is malware around and this is REAL which uses bugs to install themselves even on your system partition. For this the attacker does NOT need physical access to your phone.
On a locked bootloader the device won't boot anymore as a modification like that will be detected.
Anyways.. yea one can say both attack variants are not THAT critical or affecting you as you are paying attention on what you do but .. there is a always a risk of undetectable malware like the good old drive-by downloads etc. so .. its all up to you if you want to have that extra barrier or not..
But before we begin
a HUUUUGE thanks to @WhitbyGreg !!!
All this here would not be possible without his great guide here ! Ofc I need to adapt it and integrate all this within my automation process but it would have been a LOT harder without his thread(s).
So if you love it having a locked bootloader now - give HIM some thanks clicks, donations, hugs.. as well
Checklist: is locking the bootloader something for me?​If you answer anyone - even just 1 - of the following with YES - then KEEP AWAY FROM LOCKING your bootloader!
I want to remove (not just disable) system apps (often called bloatware)
I want to add / convert apps into system apps (e.g. Titanium Backup offers such an option)
For rooted variant: I want to update Magisk to the latest version
For rooted variant: I want to change init scripts, XMLs or anything else within system/, product/ etc partitions
For rooted variant: I want to use an ad-blocker which modifies the "hosts" file (system partition)
I want to install another recovery then the one coming with the ROM (SHRP)
I want to flash GApps (LOL! this is /e/ !! even on unlocked bootloader this won't work!)
I want to flash anything else in recovery which modifies: boot, recovery, system or any other partition then userdata
Do you have answered at least 1 of the above with YES ? Then do NOT lock your bootloader. It WILL brick your device if you try.
if you can live with the above - GO GO GO
Lock your bootloader - process​Downloads
ROM without root: https://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/e-os/a10/hotdog/ (all CUSTOM(!) builds since 2021-09-03)
AVB key: https://github.com/sfX-android/update_verifier/blob/master/hotdog_eos-q_custom_pkmd.bin
ROM with root: https://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/e-os/a10_rooted/hotdog/ (all CUSTOM(!) builds since 2021-09-03)
AVB key: https://github.com/sfX-android/update_verifier/blob/master/hotdog_eos-q_custom-rooted_pkmd.bin
backup all your data. I am serious EVERYTHING. we need to FORMAT the userdata partition during the lock process and there is no way around. so use TB or Swiftbackup, Migrate or any other. Always a good idea to also having a TWRP/SHRP backup just for the case..
boot your current recovery
flash the ROM of your choice (with or without root)
reboot to the bootloader / fastboot
if you flashed the ROM with root: fastboot flash avb_custom_key hotdog_eos-q_custom-rooted_pkmd.bin
if you flashed the ROM without root: fastboot flash avb_custom_key hotdog_eos-q_custom_pkmd.bin
type: fastboot oem lock
approve locking the bootloader on the phone's screen
< take a deeeeeeep breath >
recovery (SHRP) will load automatically
choose wipe -> format(!) data (there is no way around)
boot android -> you will notice a new bootloader message warning you that you have a custom ROM installed - but it will load
congrats! you now running on a locked bootloader + /e/ OS!
for the rooted variant: start the Magisk app (requires internet), accept the install request and open the magisk app afterwards and let it reboot when asked
enjoooooy
Locked - now what?​OEM unlock option
The above does not mention one additional step: disabling OEM unlock in developer options. For a reason. I mean you CAN uncheck that option now that all is running fine but you don't get any more security tbh.
The reason is if you keep it checked an attacker is able to unlock your device but it WILL format the encryption keys when done. that means no way to access your data anyways. If you want to avoid even that then feel free to uncheck OEM unlock in developer settings as well but then a brick will require low level recovery tools to bring your device back to life.
Magisk (rooted variant)
I recommend to disable automatic update checking within magisk settings - remember: when flashing a newer version of magisk it WILL brick your device. you have to wait for me updating it within the ROM.
Anything you do within Magisk can EASILY BRICK your device, installing a magisk module which tampers your system partition: BRICK. So really really check if a module touches anything mentioned in the above checklist topic. Using the magisk variant has HIGH potential of bricking your device.
You can use all standard root functions, magisk hide and even re-pack the magisk app though.
Bricked
Always keep an eye on the above "Checklist" topic! If you change/do something mentioned there you will brick your device with a snap of a finger.
Android does not boot anymore because you flashed a newer version of Magisk or changed something within the protected partitions:
boot recovery (power off, press power on and vol down the same time and keep it pressed until you see the shrp logo)
flash the current ROM version or a later release and reboot
recovery does not load bc you flashed another recovery:
wait for the next OTA and it get fixed automatically
or unlock the bootloader again (this will need to FORMAT the userdata partition)

Sounds like a cool ROM, however I'm curious, what issues might I run into having no Google services? Are most apps going to work ok?

L4WL13T said:
Sounds like a cool ROM, however I'm curious, what issues might I run into having no Google services? Are most apps going to work ok?
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hard to say. there are some which might not work and/or apps you should avoid (as they contain trackers etc). There is a good list of alternatives in FAQ 4 above

steadfasterX said:
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Do a full (i.e. not just TWRP/SHRP - as those do not backup your internal storage) backup before doing anything
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Do TWRP backups even work on this device? Last I heard, it was broken.

Hi! Why is there no gesture based navigation??? I'd love to see it!!!
at first glance the system is very surprising, like the very idea of a system without GAPPS. Looking forward to the development)

ap81z said:
Hi! Why is there no gesture based navigation??? I'd love to see it!!!
at first glance the system is very surprising, like the very idea of a system without GAPPS. Looking forward to the development)
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Yea they removed it bc their launcher does not support it yet. There is an open issue on their bug tracker. I don't know when they will fix it tbh but i need it so bad that i found a way to include it. It's a kind of dirty hack but ... it works and will find its way in my next CUSTOM build..

steadfasterX said:
Yea they removed it bc their launcher does not support it yet. There is an open issue on their bug tracker. I don't know when they will fix it tbh but i need it so bad that i found a way to include it. It's a kind of dirty hack but ... it works and will find its way in my next CUSTOM build..
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ok, I'll be waiting!!!

forgot to mention it here (another reason why users should join my automation channel):
Gestures are supported since the latest version.
breaking news:
I was working on using this device as my DD again but I have very strict requirements:
/e/ OS must work (reason: privacy focus, google-free) [ DONE ]
encryption must work (reason: security, e.g. loosing or selling the phone) [ DONE ]
selinux must run in enforcing [ DONE ]
/e/ OS must be signed with own private key (reason: allowing secure OTA and local/recovery upgrades) [ DONE ]
SHRP must work (reason: a password on startup can be set - allowing to have rich recovery feature set but secured - when the bootloader is locked!) [ DONE ]
and here the fun began:
/e/ OS must run on locked bootloader [ DONE ]
SHRP must run on locked bootloader [ DONE ]
OTA must work on locked bootloader [ WIP ]
so overall I am pretty much where I want to be and can provide a privacy focused, secure, google-free and locked bootloader experience soon...
stay tuned

Ever wanted to lock your bootloader - not on STOCK but on a custom ROM?​Most ppl don't know (or don't care) that almost all Oneplus devices offer such an option - if the ROM dev is willing to take the journey implementing it.
This is now possible when running my /e/ OS CUSTOM builds (read more in the OP about the diff between CUSTOM and UNOFFICIAL) and not just that my new CUSTOM builds coming either pre-rooted or not - whatever you wish more.
I have to say that this was something on my to-do list since I bought this device more then 1 year ago. After a lot of work in the past months I am finally where I am and can use it as my DD again. Something which makes me reeeeeeally happy lol
Dunno but maybe someone enjoys having a locked bootloader like I do
Read all the details and how it works: here

Hey just for info, I'v tried without relocking bootloader, to install aa auto as I do on lineage, and it give me the same result as locked bootloader, a black screen, I know that it's not your job to debug aaauto since it's a de-google rom. But the rom is unusable in my case, another question, why Play Store is installed by default ?
Thanks

Also I doesn't find any option to change 60hz/90hz ?

Thetimelost said:
Hey just for info, I'v tried without relocking bootloader, to install aa auto as I do on lineage, and it give me the same result as locked bootloader, a black screen, I know that it's not your job to debug aaauto since it's a de-google rom. But the rom is unusable in my case, another question, why Play Store is installed by default ?
Thanks
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The CUSTOM builds containing the play store as i need it for some apps which do their license check over it. You csn simply deactivate it or use the UNOFFICIAL build instead (which do not allow locking the BL though).
Thetimelost said:
Also I doesn't find any option to change 60hz/90hz ?
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Hmm good q. Is there an option for that in LOS? Maybe that's a limitation by /e/ but dunno tbh

steadfasterX said:
The CUSTOM builds containing the play store as i need it for some apps which do their license check over it. You csn simply deactivate it or use the UNOFFICIAL build instead (which do not allow locking the BL though).
Hmm good q. Is there an option for that in LOS? Maybe that's a limitation by /e/ but dunno tbh
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Thanks for the answer ! Yes on LOS there is an option for it, and after use my op7t pro for 2 year with 90hz I directly spot the difference. ^^

Thetimelost said:
Thanks for the answer ! Yes on LOS there is an option for it, and after use my op7t pro for 2 year with 90hz I directly spot the difference. ^^
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Hm interesting mine is running at 90 hz all the time it seems. Weird bc /e/ is based on LOS so maybe its an option in a11 first?

When will we get Android 11?

andr052h said:
When will we get Android 11?
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Why do you want to have it?

steadfasterX said:
Why do you want to have it?
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I mean, I really like what you have done with your current build, and would love to see that applied to the new Android 11 version as-well.

andr052h said:
I mean, I really like what you have done with your current build, and would love to see that applied to the new Android 11 version as-well.
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Well first of all I thought no one uses my ROM anyways so there was no need for me upgrading to a11. This ROM is rock stable and does what i need as a daily driver and gets monthly security patches. Many ppl just want to have a newer android version just bc there is one and not bc for a specific reason. That's why I'm asking.
I personaly prefer a good working ROM over having always the newest android version just because there is one
Other then that i may upgrade to a11 but not anytime soon. Main reason is that I am using this as my daily driver so it would be hard alsi dev on it..

[UNOFFICIAL][ROM]ALPHA LineageOS 19.1 for Galaxy Tab E [SM-T560NU] May 7, 2023

This ROM is ONLY for SM-T560NU, NOT SM-T560. I CANNOT make a SM-T560 build as they are different CPU/SoCs.
PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom.
If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this.
If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
What doesn't work
1. Camera. The stock camera app video recording doesn't work. Use Simple Camera 5.3.1 from https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.simplemobiletools.camera/ . I have no plans to work on camera.
2. selinux is permissive. I have tried to make this build enforcing for weeks, but when I do, the OS doesn't boot and there is no adb logcat output despite making an "eng" build. Without adb logcat output, it's virtually impossible to determine what is wrong and I'm not spending anymore time on it. If having enforcing mode is important to you, use my 18.1 builds.
3. keyboard bug workaround. When prompted to enter something like a Bluetooth pin or text based password, sometimes the keyboard is not shown on the screen or off screen. The workaround is to goto settings, system, languages & input, on-screen keyboard, Android Keyboard (AOSP), appearance & layout, theme and choose "Material - follow system settings".
This keyboard bug is a LineageOS bug as per
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_packages_inputmethods_LatinIME/+/325438
4. gapps. Some of you require gapps for whatever reason. I use Aurora Store for my purposes and thus have NO KNOWLEDGE of the current state of gapps.
There are various gapps projects (at least 5 in 2022). Each has pros and cons. It's your job to do the research and find a suitable gapps project. I suggest you allocate at least a couple of hours doing your own research. My rom works by itself fine without gapps. DO NOT talk about gapps in this thread. As a courtesy to gapps users, if you want to talk about gapps, I have opened a new thread at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...m-t35x-sm-t550-sm-t560nu-and-sm-p550.4479285/
so you may discuss gapps wrt to the msm8916 platform. I will NOT be participating in that thread as I do NOT use gapps.
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. Kyle Harrison
- looking through the adb logcat and suggesting that my binder code was too old to work with Android 12's keystore2 code
- for the graphics and legacy camera patches to allow msm8916 to work with Android 12
- for his Motorola LineageOS 19.1 device trees so I could use his patches as a template for msm8916
3. @tarkzim
- adding back audio hal 2.0 and legacy camera hal 1.0 into the LineageOS trees
- helping me think through the msm8916 random reboots which was due to the TCP/IP patches
- maintaing and updating his repos so I can study them for learning purposes
4. pre ALPHA testers @RDS5 and @Sigster for willing to test pre ALPHA builds and leaving feedback.

FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. It was frustrating process from Nov 2021 to Aug 2022 running into bug after bug. The least you can do is spend a few minutes reading everything before posting.
Q1. Where are the source and kernel source files?
A1. The kernel source files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916
The device tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common/tree/lineage-19.1
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gtelwifiue/tree/lineage-19.1
https://github.com/retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common/tree/lineage-19.1
The vendor tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor_samsung_gtelwifiue
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common/tree/lineage-19.1
The manifest.xml (or roomservice.xml) and build instructions for 19.1 are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/LineageOS-build-manifests
Q2. Is this ALPHA rom suitable as a daily driver?
A2. It can be depending on your requirements. I can't test every app so you try it yourself to see if it's suitable. I've been using this rom myself since mid March 2022 with no major issues. I suggest you do a clean install, see FAQ 11, and flash this 19.1 ROM BY ITSELF (no gapps, magisk, etc) and see if you like it. If you do like it and want to add gapps then see FAQ 12.
Q3. What if my app, xyz, doesn't work?
A3. If your app doesn't work, then go back to your old rom.
Q4. Your rom is laggy and buggy.
A4. If you find the above, then go back to your old rom. There's only so much software can do on a 2015 budget level tablet. Remember a budget tablet will have the slower SoC/CPU and less DRAM than a top of the line model. Your tablet will also run slower when you use gapps. You can run a lot of software without using gapps. Research fdroid, newpipe, Aurora store etc.
Q5. What TWRP should I use?
A5. You MUST use TWRP 3.5.2_9. Get it from
https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-T560NU/TWRP/
Q6. Why should I use this rom?
A6. If you don't like this rom, then don't use it.
Q7. Will you offer monthly updates with security patches?
A7. I will try to offer monthly security patches, but that all depends on if I continue to have high speed Internet in the future.
Q8. Can you help me? I'm a newbie. Can you provide step by step instructions?
A8. I don't have the time to help newbies, so please do your own research. There are lots of tutorials, videos, etc on how to flash roms. Newbie questions must be posted in the Questions and Answers forum, not here.
Q9. Can I report a bug with respect to the rom?
A9. Yes, but you need to supply the following information. If you don't, I won't look at it.
You must provide an adb logcat of the problem and tell me how to reproduce it. Note I will not be downloading any apps that require money or an userid/password. For example, if you have problems with Netflix, I cannot help you since I don't have a paid subscription. If you use some app that requires an userid/password, I cannot help you as I'm not willing to create another userid/password even if it's free.
To get a logcat, open up a terminal window.
Code:
# clear the logcat first
adb logcat -c
# start logcat trace
adb logcat > problem.txt
# reproduce problem
# wait until problem has occured, then stop trace by hitting ctrl-c
# attach the problem.txt ZIPPED as text files don't seem to get attached properly
Q10. Will you still build 18.1 for this device?
A10. Yes, for rest of 2022, but I will make a decision in January 2023 on how 18.1 and 19.1 will be maintained. If you like to help by building 18.1/19.1, please let me know.
Q11. Do I need to erase everything and format my data?
A11. Yes, you MUST erase all the partitions (system, data, dalvik/art cache, cache) using TWRP and MUST format your data before installing 19.1 when you are coming from stock or an earlier version of LineageOS or from another custom rom. If you get stuck at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, it's likely because you didn't follow the instructions I just wrote. Dirty flashes from stock, other custom roms or older LineageOS versions are not supported and not likely to work.
Q12. What gapps should I use?
A12. I don't use gapps anymore. I use Aurora Store. As of Nov 6, 2021, I no longer make recommendations on which gapps to use as your mileage may vary.
Let me by crystal clear. YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK selecting between the various gapps offered. There are 5: opengapps, nikgapps, mindthegapps, flamegapps and bitgapps. Each one will have it's own installation instructions. The only recommendation I will offer to use the SMALLEST version of gapps.
Don't be surprised that whatever gapps you use might have problems like "Just a sec", voice not working, updating google play store please wait, etc. These are NOT problems of the OS as the OS will run fine without gapps. These are gapps problems and you must ask in the gapps forum why it doesn't work.
In addition, some of the gapps may not install properly when using TWRP and say "cannot /mnt/system". For those cases, please use the LineageOS recovery.img you can download from
https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-T560NU/LineageOS-recovery/
By flashing the LineageOS recovery.img, it will overwrite the existing TWRP and you will get a different UI.
Q13. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A13. I WILL NOT answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
Questions about gapps, for your courtesy, should be asked at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...m-t35x-sm-t550-sm-t560nu-and-sm-p550.4479285/
Q14. Why isn't my post answered or ignored?
A14. Questions already answered in the FAQ will be completely ignored. Again, I do not use Windows OS or gapps.
Q16. What speed up/optimization tips do you suggest?
A16.
1. Turn off animations. Go into developer settings, scroll down to the drawing section, and set window, transition and animator scale all to "off".
2. If you don't have a google account, don't install gapps. Use Aurora Store to get your apps as you can get all the same apps from the play store using an anonymous login.
3. Dont' run more than 2 apps at the same time. You can probably listen to music in the background and use a web browser at the same time, but don't expect great performance from a 2015 entry level tablet.
4. Use a web browser like Brave that has built in adblock and privacy features.
5. Use newpipe to watch your streaming content. It has built in adblock so you don't have to watch forced ads.
6. Look for apps that are open source, ad free and lightweight.
7. Remove all unused quick setting "bubbles" from the quick pull down menu. I only need and have 6.
Q17. Does this rom support Magisk for root?
A17. I don't use Magisk myself so I don't know and Magisk is always being updated to fool Google's certification process. Others have reported Magisk as working, but I won't answer any questions regarding it.
Q18. Will this rom ever become official?
A18. With 19.1, legacy devices like ours will NEVER be official due to lack of ebpf support. See https://lineageos.org/Changelog-26/
Also, I don't want the responsibilities that come with being an official maintainer.
Q19. What is the difference between this rom and others?
A19. This rom tries to be pure LineageOS with little to no modifications.
Q20. Will there be any major 19.1 code modifications in the future?
A20. I don't anticipate any major modifications. There may be some small bug fixes and minor code cleanup, but all the hard work in getting the rom up and running and fixing all the major bugs have been done completed. This doesn't mean the code is perfect or well organized, but I won't be doing any major changes now that 19.1 is working.
Q21. Why did you fork the device and vendor trees for 19.1?
A21. The msm8916 repos seem geared towards phones and sometimes do not work or cause boot animation loops for tablets so I decided to fork their repos. In other words, what's deemed as msm8916-common code isn't common to all devices.
In addition, since I'm building SM-T350, SM-T357W, SM-T550, SM-P550 and SM-T560NU (all use the same msm8916 code), it seems easier to maintain all of them if I can control my own code repos and not worry if my changes affects the phones or not.
I have completely decommonized and rearranged the 19.1 msm8916-common tree so it's easier for me to maintain and build.
Q22. Can you build a variant of this device? For example, a LTE or S-pen version.
A22. If I don't physically have the device, I cannot and will not build it unless I can boot and test it myself. Even then, there's no guarantee that I can get those variant features working.
Q23. Can I load this rom on a variant devivce like LTE or S-pen version?
A23. The rom is built for the device explicitly listed. If you are an advanced user and understand TWRP, adb, odin, heimdall, you can try loading it on a LTE or S-pen variant by modifying the updater-script, but it may cause a bricked device, bootloops or non functionality of LTE/S-pen. You have been informed and warned!
Q24. What major code changes are in 19.1 vs 18.1.
A24.
- iptables has been removed in favour of ebpf
- keystore v1 has been replaced with keystore v2 which requires that the binder calls have some built-in security
- audio hal 2.0 has been deprecated
- legacy camera hal 1.0 and snap app have deprecated
Q25. I don't like the taskbar, how do I turn it off?
A25. Choose settings, type task into the search bar. Choose enable taskbar and disable taskbar. This will leave the on screen nav bar. If you want to disable that, go to settings, system, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation.
Q26. Will this run on the SM-T560 or SM-T561?
A26. No, the SM-T560 and SM-T561 use a different CPU/SoC. The SM-T560NU rom will NOT work on SM T560/SM-T561.
Q27. Okay, I understand the consequences and that this is ALPHA rom and willing to take the risks outlined, now where can I find the rom?
A27. You can download it from https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-T560NU/19.1/

NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data in TWRP. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
19.1 has been my daily driver since March 2022.
May 7, 2023 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2023-05
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Apr 5 patches. About 7,400 files had to be recompiled.
Apr 12, 2023 release notes
1. Apr 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2023-04
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Mar 5 patches. About 23,000 files had to be recompiled.
March 19 , 2023 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2023-03
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Feb 5 patches. About 24,500 files had to be recompiled.
Feb 12, 2023 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2023-02
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Jan 5 patches. About 12,500 files had to be recompiled.
Dec 9, 2022 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Nov 5 patches. About 7,100 files had to be recompiled.
Nov 11, 2022 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-11
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Oct 5 patches. About 5,400 files had to be recompiled.
Oct 6, 2022 release notes
1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-10
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Sept 5 patches. About 4,300 files had to be recompiled.
Sept 11, 2022 release notes
1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-09
2. Switched to different timekeep repo that works with Android 12 and up.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since Aug 5 patches. About 4,600 files had to be recompiled.
Aug 10, 2022 release notes
1. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-08
2. Initial ALPHA release to public.

Reserved.

Works great, thank you for your hard work.
My only problem so far is getting Dropbox to work in Mixplorer which I had no problems with in 18.1, but that could be unrelated and there's a way around it either way.

New build called lineage-19.1-20220911-UNOFFICIAL-gtelwifiue.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data in TWRP. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
19.1 has been my daily driver since March 2022.
Sept 11, 2022 release notes
1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-09
2. Switched to different timekeep repo that works with Android 12 and up.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since Aug 5 patches. About 4,600 files had to be recompiled.

retiredtab said:
This ROM is ONLY for SM-T560NU, NOT SM-T560.
PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom.
If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this.
If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
What doesn't work
1. Camera. The stock camera app video recording doesn't work. Use Simple Camera 5.3.1 from https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.simplemobiletools.camera/ . I have no plans to work on camera.
2. selinux is permissive. I have tried to make this build enforcing for weeks, but when I do, the OS doesn't boot and there is no adb logcat output despite making an "eng" build. Without adb logcat output, it's virtually impossible to determine what is wrong and I'm not spending anymore time on it. If having enforcing mode is important to you, use my 18.1 builds.
3. keyboard bug workaround. When prompted to enter something like a Bluetooth pin or text based password, sometimes the keyboard is not shown on the screen or off screen. The workaround is to goto settings, system, languages & input, on-screen keyboard, Android Keyboard (AOSP), appearance & layout, theme and choose "Material - follow system settings".
This keyboard bug is a LineageOS bug as per
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_packages_inputmethods_LatinIME/+/325438
4. gapps. Some of you require gapps for whatever reason. I use Aurora Store for my purposes and thus have NO KNOWLEDGE of the current state of gapps.
There are various gapps projects (at least 5 in 2022). Each has pros and cons. It's your job to do the research and find a suitable gapps project. I suggest you allocate at least a couple of hours doing your own research. My rom works by itself fine without gapps. DO NOT talk about gapps in this thread. As a courtesy to gapps users, if you want to talk about gapps, I have opened a new thread at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...m-t35x-sm-t550-sm-t560nu-and-sm-p550.4479285/
so you may discuss gapps wrt to the msm8916 platform. I will NOT be participating in that thread as I do NOT use gapps.
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. Kyle Harrison
- looking through the adb logcat and suggesting that my binder code was too old to work with Android 12's keystore2 code
- for the graphics and legacy camera patches to allow msm8916 to work with Android 12
- for his Motorola LineageOS 19.1 device trees so I could use his patches as a template for msm8916
3. @tarkzim
- adding back audio hal 2.0 and legacy camera hal 1.0 into the LineageOS trees
- helping me think through the msm8916 random reboots which was due to the TCP/IP patches
- maintaing and updating his repos so I can study them for learning purposes
4. pre ALPHA testers @RDS5 and @Sigster for willing to test pre ALPHA builds and leaving feedback.
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Hello. I wanted to thank you for this amazing custom ROM here. I flashed it onto my grandma's old Tab E. It works very well!
Thanks again!

New build called lineage-19.1-20221006-UNOFFICIAL-gtelwifiue.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data in TWRP. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
19.1 has been my daily driver since March 2022.
Oct 6, 2022 release notes
1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-10
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Sept 5 patches. About 4,300 files had to be recompiled.

Thank you for this ROM. Can you recommend a good media player for this ROM? I've always used VLC, but VLC has no audio on this ROM (Gallery can play videos with audio just fine). I'd like to have a decent media player. I'm using Aurora like you recommended.

zswielder said:
Thank you for this ROM. Can you recommend a good media player for this ROM? I've always used VLC, but VLC has no audio on this ROM (Gallery can play videos with audio just fine). I'd like to have a decent media player. I'm using Aurora like you recommended.
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I also build 19.1 T710/T810 and just had this question re VLC and it should work for 19.1 SM-T560NU. See post #20 from @lpedia
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...or-sm-t710-oct-10-2022.4480065/#post-87625761
Aurora Store is down for me right now so I can't verify by downloading VLC on 19.1 SM-T560NU.

retiredtab said:
I also build 19.1 T710/T810 and just had this question re VLC and it should work for 19.1 SM-T560NU. See post #20 from @lpedia
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...or-sm-t710-oct-10-2022.4480065/#post-87625761
Aurora Store is down for me right now so I can't verify by downloading VLC on 19.1 SM-T560NU.
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Thank you for the info. The audio output sort of fixed the issue, but the sound cuts out for a second every now and then when playing a video file, so there seems to be an issue still.

zswielder said:
Thank you for the info. The audio output sort of fixed the issue, but the sound cuts out for a second every now and then when playing a video file, so there seems to be an issue still.
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I don't use the SM-T560NU on a regular basis, but I downloaded VLC from Aurora Store, now that it works again, and played a video for 20 minutes and have no sound cuts at all.

retiredtab said:
I don't use the SM-T560NU on a regular basis, but I downloaded VLC from Aurora Store, now that it works again, and played a video for 20 minutes and have no sound cuts at all.
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Do you think a resolution of a video file should affect that at all? Before I upgraded to this ROM, I was on Lineage 16, and my tablet couldn't handle 1080p files, so I was only watching 720p. With this ROM, it can play 1080p fine (no issue with the native Gallery player), but when I play 1080p video with VLC, the sound cuts off momentarily here and there. If you have any suggestions, I'd very much appreciate it.

zswielder said:
Do you think a resolution of a video file should affect that at all? Before I upgraded to this ROM, I was on Lineage 16, and my tablet couldn't handle 1080p files, so I was only watching 720p. With this ROM, it can play 1080p fine (no issue with the native Gallery player), but when I play 1080p video with VLC, the sound cuts off momentarily here and there. If you have any suggestions, I'd very much appreciate it.
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The video I was watching is 1080p (h.264) with audio aac encoding. It actually played 40 minutes after I wrote the initial reply with no audio dropouts.
I suggest you look for a DRM free 1080p video somewhere on the Internet that's public domain and shows this problem so I can download and see if it happens on my tablet.
Also, download an app called MediaInfo (8MB file) by MedaArea.net from Aurora Store. It's ad-free and contains no privacy trackers according to Aurora Store. Use that app to see what audio encoding is being used in your 1080p video.
If there's no obvious answers to VLC dropping audio, I guess you will have to find another player if native Gallery player works fine.

Hello. Is there a chance to make this rom to sm t560?

New build called lineage-19.1-20221111-UNOFFICIAL-gtelwifiue.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data in TWRP. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
Nov 11, 2022 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-11
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Oct 5 patches. About 5,400 files had to be recompiled.

New build called lineage-19.1-20221209-UNOFFICIAL-gtelwifiue.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data in TWRP. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
19.1 has been my daily driver since March 2022.
Dec 9, 2022 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:S_asb_2022-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since Nov 5 patches. About 7,100 files had to be recompiled.

Hi, is there any chance to make it also work for SM-T560?
Thanks a lot

cannabis4711 said:
Hi, is there any chance to make it also work for SM-T560?
Thanks a lot
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SM-T560/SM-T561 doesn't support this rom.

cannabis4711 said:
Hi, is there any chance to make it also work for SM-T560?
Thanks a lot
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those use a spreadtrum SoC (sc8830) and the source code for their kernels isnt up to date, and the latest port was android 7.1.2 however whoever ported it violated the GPL and didnt release the source code, so the most recent i could find for the SM-T560's kernel is this
device tree, vendor.
the T560NU however has much better community support as it uses the MSM8916 SoC, so thats why this rom supports it.

[UNOFFICIAL][ROM]ALPHA LineageOS 20 for Galaxy Tab E [SM-T560NU] June 23, 2023

This ROM is ONLY for SM-T560NU, NOT SM-T560. I CANNOT and WILL NOT make a SM-T560/SM-T561 build as they are different CPU/SoCs.
PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom. If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this. If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
8. camera
9. selinux enforcing
10. DRM L3
11. deep sleep
What doesn't work/What isn't tested
1. gapps. Some of you require gapps for whatever reason. I use Aurora Store for my purposes and thus have NO KNOWLEDGE of the current state of gapps.
There are various gapps projects (at least 5 in 2022). Each has pros and cons. It's your job to do the research and find a suitable gapps project. I suggest you allocate at least a couple of hours doing your own research. My rom works by itself fine without gapps. DO NOT talk about gapps in this thread.
2. full disk encryption has been deprecated in Android 13 (LineageOS 20).
Source Code
The build instructions, source code and manifest are listed in post #2 FAQ #1. The kernel source code is at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916/tree/lineage-20.0
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. LineageOS-UL team for merging, maintaining the legacy patches needed for old devices into one common reposistory so everyone can benefit.
https://github.com/orgs/LineageOS-UL/people
3. pre ALPHA testers @RDS5 and @Sigster for willing to test pre ALPHA builds and leaving feedback.

FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. If you think it's unreasonable to read this FAQ, then don't use this rom. Thank you.
Q1. Where are the source and kernel source files?
A1. The kernel source files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916/tree/lineage-20.0
The device tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common/tree/lineage-20.0
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gtelwifiue/tree/lineage-20
https://github.com/retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common/tree/lineage-20
The vendor tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor_samsung_gtelwifiue/tree/lineage-19.1
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common/tree/lineage-20
The manifest.xml (or roomservice.xml) and build instructions for 20 are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/LineageOS-build-manifests/tree/main/20/msm8916
Q2. Is this ALPHA rom suitable as a daily driver?
A2. It can be depending on your requirements. I can't test every app so you try it yourself to see if it's suitable. I've been using this rom myself since mid Jan 2023 with no major issues. I suggest you do a clean install, see FAQ 11, and flash this 20 ROM BY ITSELF (no gapps, magisk, etc) and see if you like it.
Q3. What if my app, xyz, doesn't work?
A3. If your app doesn't work, then go back to your old rom.
Q4. Your rom is laggy and buggy.
A4. If you find the above, then go back to your old rom. There's only so much software can do on a 2015 budget level tablet. Remember a budget tablet will have the slower SoC/CPU and less DRAM than a top of the line model. Your tablet will also run slower when you use gapps. You can run a lot of software without using gapps. Research fdroid, newpipe, Aurora store etc.
Q5. What TWRP should I use?
A5. You MUST use TWRP 3.5.2_9. Get it from
https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-T560NU/TWRP/
Q6. Why should I use this rom?
A6. If you don't like this rom, then don't use it.
Q7. Will you offer monthly updates with security patches?
A7. I will try to offer monthly security patches, but that all depends on if I continue to have high speed Internet in the future.
Q8. Can you help me? I'm a newbie. Can you provide step by step instructions?
A8. I don't have the time to help newbies, so please do your own research. There are lots of tutorials, videos, etc on how to flash roms. Newbie questions must be posted in the Questions and Answers forum, not here.
Q9. Can I report a bug with respect to the rom?
A9. Yes, but you need to supply the following information. If you don't, I won't look at it.
You must provide an adb logcat of the problem and tell me how to reproduce it. Note I will not be downloading any apps that require money or an userid/password. For example, if you have problems with Netflix, I cannot help you since I don't have a paid subscription. If you use some app that requires an userid/password, I cannot help you as I'm not willing to create another userid/password even if it's free.
To get a logcat, open up a terminal window.
Code:
# clear the logcat first
adb logcat -c
# start logcat trace
adb logcat > problem.txt
# reproduce problem
# wait until problem has occured, then stop trace by hitting ctrl-c
# attach the problem.txt ZIPPED as text files don't seem to get attached properly
Q10. Do I need to erase everything and format my data?
A10. Yes, you MUST erase all the partitions (system, data, dalvik/art cache, cache) using TWRP and MUST format your data before installing 19.1 when you are coming from stock or an earlier version of LineageOS or from another custom rom. If you get stuck at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, it's likely because you didn't follow the instructions I just wrote. Dirty flashes from stock, other custom roms or older LineageOS versions are not supported and not likely to work.
Q11. What gapps should I use?
A11. I don't use gapps anymore. I use Aurora Store. As of Nov 6, 2021, I no longer make recommendations on which gapps to use as your mileage may vary.
Let me by crystal clear. YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK selecting between the various gapps offered. There are 5: opengapps, nikgapps, mindthegapps, flamegapps and bitgapps. Each one will have it's own installation instructions. The only recommendation I will offer to use the SMALLEST version of gapps.
Don't be surprised that whatever gapps you use might have problems like "Just a sec", voice not working, updating google play store please wait, etc. These are NOT problems of the OS as the OS will run fine without gapps. These are gapps problems and you must ask in the gapps forum why it doesn't work.
Q12. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A12. I WILL NOT answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
Q13. Why isn't my post answered or ignored?
A13. Questions already answered in the FAQ will be completely ignored. Again, I do not use Windows OS or gapps.
Q14. What speed up/optimization tips do you suggest?
A14.
1. Turn off animations. Go into developer settings, scroll down to the drawing section, and set window, transition and animator scale all to "off".
2. If you don't have a google account, don't install gapps. Use Aurora Store to get your apps as you can get all the same apps from the play store using an anonymous login.
3. Dont' run more than 2 apps at the same time. You can probably listen to music in the background and use a web browser at the same time, but don't expect great performance from a 2015 entry level tablet.
4. Use a web browser like Brave that has built in adblock and privacy features.
5. Use newpipe to watch your streaming content. It has built in adblock so you don't have to watch forced ads.
6. Look for apps that are open source, ad free and lightweight.
7. Remove all unused quick setting "bubbles" from the quick pull down menu. I only need and have 6.
Q15. Does this rom support Magisk for root?
A15. I don't use Magisk myself so I don't know and Magisk is always being updated to fool Google's certification process. Others have reported Magisk as working, but I won't answer any questions regarding it.
Q16. Will this rom ever become official?
A16. Starting with 19.1, legacy devices like ours will NEVER be official due to lack of ebpf support. See https://lineageos.org/Changelog-26/
Also, I don't want the responsibilities that come with being an official maintainer.
Q17. What is the difference between this rom and others?
A17. This rom tries to be pure LineageOS with little to no modifications.
Q18. Will there be any major 20 code modifications in the future?
A18. I don't anticipate any major modifications. There may be some small bug fixes and minor code cleanup, but all the hard work in getting the rom up and running and fixing all the major bugs have been done completed. This doesn't mean the code is perfect or well organized, but I won't be doing any major changes now that 20 is working.
Q19. Why did you fork the device and vendor trees for 20?
A19. The msm8916 repos seem geared towards phones and sometimes do not work or cause boot animation loops for tablets so I decided to fork their repos. In other words, what's deemed as msm8916-common code isn't common to all devices.
In addition, since I'm building SM-T350, SM-T357W, SM-T550, SM-P550 and SM-T560NU (all use the same msm8916 code), it seems easier to maintain all of them if I can control my own code repos and not worry if my changes affects the phones or not.
I have completely decommonized and rearranged the 20 msm8916-common tree so it's easier for me to maintain and build.
Q20. Can you build a variant of this device? For example, a LTE or S-pen version.
A20. If I don't physically have the device, I cannot and will not build it unless I can boot and test it myself. Even then, there's no guarantee that I can get those variant features working.
Q21. Can I load this rom on a variant devivce like LTE or S-pen version?
A21. The rom is built for the device explicitly listed. If you are an advanced user and understand TWRP, adb, odin, heimdall, you can try loading it on a LTE or S-pen variant by modifying the updater-script, but it may cause a bricked device, bootloops or non functionality of LTE/S-pen. You have been informed and warned!
Q22. I don't like the taskbar, how do I turn it off?
A22. Choose settings, type task into the search bar. Choose enable taskbar and disable taskbar. This will leave the on screen nav bar. If you want to disable that, go to settings, system, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation.
Q23. Will this run on the SM-T560 or SM-T561?
A23. No, the SM-T560 and SM-T561 use a different CPU/SoC. The SM-T560NU rom will NOT work on SM T560/SM-T561. I CANNOT and WILL NOT build SM-T560 and SM-T561.
Q24. Okay, I understand the consequences and that this is ALPHA rom and willing to take the risks outlined, now where can I find the rom?
A24. You can download it from https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-T560NU/20/

Release notes
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data in TWRP. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
June 23, 2023
1. Initial 20 ALPHA public release.
2. Incorporates June 5th security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:"T_asb_2023-06"

Reserved.