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Best Mi 5s custom ROM for photos and videos

Hello !
I love taking photos and shooting videos with my phone and I always listen to music with Bluetooth headphones.
I looked for some custom ROMs in the forum but I'm a little lost about stability, what is working and what is not.
So I wanted your help guys and girls please.
I see that LineageOS 15.0 seems pretty stable but there's A LOT to read and tbh, I don't have the courage to do that haha.
If Android Pay could work too on it, that would be awesome but I don't have that much hope about that.
Thanks in advance for your answers and time,
Cordially,
bmx22c.

I'm very content with LOS 14.1 as it worked flawless since I installed it several months ago, but ViperOS also has a good track record when it comes to stabilty.
For camera it's easy, just install the last APK in the thread, where there are also suggestions about how to set it up every few posts:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...google-camera-camera-api2-fix-t3655211/page70
60fps video recording has some issues with several people though, so if are among them, try to use the ROM camera app for video. Photo's are best in the above app.
Android pay will probably work when you install Magisk (which roots the device and makes it pass the various security checks for stuff like Netflix and online banking), which also has plugins for music quality in the "Magisk Manager" app:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Personally, I use the Dolby plugin for sound (not sure if this version is still found in Magisk Manager):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-dolby-atmos-r6-5-t3554616

8166uy said:
I'm very content with LOS 14.1 as it worked flawless since I installed it several months ago, but ViperOS also has a good track record when it comes to stabilty.
For camera it's easy, just install the last APK in the thread, where there are also suggestions about how to set it up every few posts:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...google-camera-camera-api2-fix-t3655211/page70
60fps video recording has some issues with several people though, so if are among them, try to use the ROM camera app for video. Photo's are best in the above app.
Android pay will probably work when you install Magisk (which roots the device and makes it pass the various security checks for stuff like Netflix and online banking), which also has plugins for music quality in the "Magisk Manager" app:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Personally, I use the Dolby plugin for sound (not sure if this version is still found in Magisk Manager):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-dolby-atmos-r6-5-t3554616
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Thanks for your answer !
I will look into LOS 14.1 !
I'm mainly using the phone to shoot photos in RAW format (raw format let you save all data from the camera in case you are not familiar with photos) but I have read some threads about the Google Camera APK and it really looks cool !
For 60 FPS, it may be an issue, but I'm mainly recording in 4K30i so if 4K works, it's okay for me
Oh ! Magisk ! Never used it haha, I always used SuperSU, it may be time for me to update my knowledge, thanks !
I used to install Viper4Android but if Dolby work, that's fine, I mean, at least bluetooth needs to work haha !
Thanks again for your answer !

4k30fps works, so no problem there. You can BTW also manually install Magisk modules, so you can try out whatever soundmod you please.
/EDIT: For the camera app, look at the latest posts for the newest version!

8166uy said:
4k30fps works, so no problem there. You can BTW also manually install Magisk modules, so you can try out whatever soundmod you please.
/EDIT: For the camera app, look at the latest posts for the newest version!
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Thank you !
Have you ever tested LOS 15.0 ? I mean, it is the latest version, am I right ?

I have not tested it yet because there are some serious security bugs still left, plus some random stuff popping up. I'd rather wait a bit more before I move as it is so new. Recently there has been news that LineageOS is planning to merge android 8.0 with 8.1 in the coming weeks (with not 1 phone having LOS 15 officially yet), so that might possibly introduce more bugs. Call me a chicken, but I like my phone working whenever I need it.

8166uy said:
I have not tested it yet because there are some serious security bugs still left, plus some random stuff popping up. I'd rather wait a bit more before I move as it is so new. Recently there has been news that LineageOS is planning to merge android 8.0 with 8.1 in the coming weeks (with not 1 phone having LOS 15 officially yet), so that might possibly introduce more bugs. Call me a chicken, but I like my phone working whenever I need it.
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Oh ok thanks, I didn't knew that it was THAT early, thanks for the informations, I really appreciate it !
Tbh, I liked changing ROMs on my older phone but I didn't do that for like 2 years now and I'm pretty lost on LOS versions.
EDIT: One last question. Do you have any tips as when installing LOS 14.1 ? I'm still in MIUI 8 and I haven't changed my recovery.
My bootloader is unlocked.
I think (correct me if I'm wrong) I need to install TWRP and then wipe DATA + SYSTEM then flash ZIP (+ GAPPS later).
EDIT 2: I'm pretty scared tbf because last phone I had was a Honor 7 and it was just so painful not to brick the phone.. Installing version was painful like you needed x amout of instructions not to brick it and I just hope I won't lose any personnal data (personnal files, I know that SMS will be wiped)
EDIT 3 (yup, that many edit haha): I only see "nightly" version, is this correct, or is there any "stable" one ?

Well, as far as I read, they are more stable than I expected (as in: the bugs are relatively minor, thus it is useable if you are not easily annoyed) and the devs are making progress REALLY fast. So maybe in a months time or so it might already be worth for even the more cautious users to switch. Kinda depends on what kind of user you are. But from your text I figured you are someone who prefers stability over bleeding edge features.

8166uy said:
Well, as far as I read, they are more stable than I expected (as in: the bugs are relatively minor, thus it is useable if you are not easily annoyed) and the devs are making progress REALLY fast. So maybe in a months time or so it might already be worth for even the more cautious users to switch. Kinda depends on what kind of user you are. But from your text I figured you are someone who prefers stability over bleeding edge features.
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Well, I'm an experienced Android user, and I had a pretty bad experience with my last phone which was a pain in the back for developers, so ROMs where not stable at all, video recording looked like sh*t, apps crashed etc. So I'm not against a bug here and there you know

Hi,
I'm just going to borrow this thread for a second, as I am looking for a similar thing. I would like to just add one more important factor for me and that is battery life. Would you say that this is also the best on Los 14.1? Are there any tweaks necessary in order to get the most out of the battery, similar to camera or sound tweaks? Is there still a battery drain associated with the fingerprint sensor?
Thank you!

For me battery life is fine as it is, but great after installing ForceDoze (Magisk module) after another user recommended it. No added trouble, so also a strong recommendation there.
To be extra certain you could flash the latest official Global MIUI first before flashing LOS as it installs the latest firmwares. It might be that you have to reinstall TWRP though.

Questions

Full screen gesture lag, Dolby and Google camera, ARB/brick
I heard the first can be fixed by a EU software update(8.9.2? But at the cost of getting ARB). Should ARB matter for custom roms later or if we never have a reason to downgrade back to an older miui?
Not sure if I've read about anyone getting Dolby to work yet only v4a. The speakers should be loud enough without either but the point of them is to change the way music sounds with bluetooth/earphones. I've never had any luck getting v4a settings to stick so I always used Dolby on every phone.
Miui stock camera might be good enough if there isn't a fully working gcam. Gcam mod is usually better than most stock cameras I've tried though.
I plan to order from trading shenzhen with eu rom pre-installed because I heard global and China rom has too many problems and I don't want to fix with many steps right after buying. Are there problems people run into with eu rom as well? As in something not many have mentioned much yet but could be a problem later on.
I think those are all my main worries before buying this device. Ty to anyone who can answer them!

anon1135 said:
Full screen gesture lag, Dolby and Google camera, ARB/brick
I heard the first can be fixed by a EU software update(8.9.2? But at the cost of getting ARB). Should ARB matter for custom roms later or if we never have a reason to downgrade back to an older miui?
Not sure if I've read about anyone getting Dolby to work yet only v4a. The speakers should be loud enough without either but the point of them is to change the way music sounds with bluetooth/earphones. I've never had any luck getting v4a settings to stick so I always used Dolby on every phone.
Miui stock camera might be good enough if there isn't a fully working gcam. Gcam mod is usually better than most stock cameras I've tried though.
I plan to order from trading shenzhen with eu rom pre-installed because I heard global and China rom has too many problems and I don't want to fix with many steps right after buying. Are there problems people run into with eu rom as well? As in something not many have mentioned much yet but could be a problem later on.
I think those are all my main worries before buying this device. Ty to anyone who can answer them!
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No full screen gesture lag. If so, run Nova Launcher and use One Plus gestures with hide nav bar. Not sure about Dolby, but Viper works perfect. Google camera works well with the latest from the Google cam thread for mi max 3. As I said before, I've got you covered with installation help. If you want me to walk you through the above, I will do that as well.
I remotely helped another user who had no clue how to install anything. He's good now. :good:
Edit: excellent Viper settings I'm currently using on latest material fx version downloaded and installed from magisk directly: https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ound-mod-viper4android-best-settings-t3838605

opasha said:
No full screen gesture lag. If so, run Nova Launcher and use One Plus gestures with hide nav bar. Not sure about Dolby, but Viper works perfect. Google camera works well with the latest from the Google cam thread for mi max 3. As I said before, I've got you covered with installation help. If you want me to walk you through the above, I will do that as well.
I remotely helped another user who had no clue how to install anything. He's good now. :good:
Edit: excellent Viper settings I'm currently using on latest material fx version downloaded and installed from magisk directly: https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ound-mod-viper4android-best-settings-t3838605
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Thanks for the help again. This is already starting to sound like the perfect phone for me before I even buy it. Connectivity issues not a concern

exFat support

im currently running LOS 16 on my SM-T830. while everything is awesome i really dont like not having exfat support. if anyone knows of any fix, please share. thanks in advance!

droidbot1337 said:
im currently running LOS 16 on my SM-T830. while everything is awesome i really dont like not having exfat support. if anyone knows of any fix, please share. thanks in advance!
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Magisk module maybe? I'd look to see if there's something available for that.
Are you running LOS as a GSI? Looking at possibly rooting my device, but I didn't wanna use a GSI if possible.

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im currently running LOS 16 on my SM-T830. while everything is awesome i really dont like not having exfat support. if anyone knows of any fix, please share. thanks in advance!
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Here's a screenshot of a module I found

champ784 said:
Magisk module maybe? I'd look to see if there's something available for that.
Are you running LOS as a GSI? Looking at possibly rooting my device, but I didn't wanna use a GSI if possible.
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Thanks for the help! Yeah I'm running a GSI. The only ones that worked was LOS and I think havoc. Havoc was very off-putting so I chose LOS. The module you suggested doesn't work. I tried it a week ago and it targets Oreo ROMs. I was hoping for a kernel. Thanks for the help.

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Thanks for the help! Yeah I'm running a GSI. The only ones that worked was LOS and I think havoc. Havoc was very off-putting so I chose LOS. The module you suggested doesn't work. I tried it a week ago and it targets Oreo ROMs. I was hoping for a kernel. Thanks for the help.
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Gotcha. Yeah after reading the description, I started wondering about that.
What's your experience with running a GSI? Pros? Cons?

champ784 said:
Gotcha. Yeah after reading the description, I started wondering about that.
What's your experience with running a GSI? Pros? Cons?
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Lol, it's cool my dude! Well.... I have to say that my preferred ROMs are, AOSP Extend, ArrowOS, CypherOS and Paranoid Android. None of those work on this tablet so I'm using LOS. That bring said, it's okay. The stylus works along with everything else. The only downside is no exFat! I can't watch my movies on this thing. Most of my movies are a bit over 4GB files so it kinda sucks.
I mostly use the tablet to draw and browse Reddit and here. I do my comic book and other reading on my MiPad 4. It's so much more comfortable to use. I just wished there was a better case for it.
I'm gonna see what GSIs have been updated and probably test other ROMs. If you don't mind the blandness of LOS, I recommend it.

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Lol, it's cool my dude! Well.... I have to say that my preferred ROMs are, AOSP Extend, ArrowOS, CypherOS and Paranoid Android. None of those work on this tablet so I'm using LOS. That bring said, it's okay. The stylus works along with everything else. The only downside is no exFat! I can't watch my movies on this thing. Most of my movies are a bit over 4GB files so it kinda sucks.
I mostly use the tablet to draw and browse Reddit and here. I do my comic book and other reading on my MiPad 4. It's so much more comfortable to use. I just wished there was a better case for it.
I'm gonna see what GSIs have been updated and probably test other ROMs. If you don't mind the blandness of LOS, I recommend it.
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I've never had an issue with LOS, but that's probably cuz I like minimalism in my devices.. but when it comes to bugs or anything, is it stable, would you say? And as nice as exFAT is, I typically use EXT4 some I'm a big Linux guy.
Do you use any of the Samsung apps by any chance? I use the notes app and PDF editor and wasn't sure if they're usable

@champ784 my issue with LOS is that it has little customization when compared to other ROMs. As far as bugs go, I haven't seen any. The Samsung+ or whatever app is present so you can just the apps I guess. I don't use any of them but they are there. You can make a TWRP backup before you try any GSIs. If you don't like any of them you can just flash back. Just make sure got make sure you go up your files elsewhere or you'll end up with a huge image.

@champ784 my issue with LOS is that it has little customization when compared to other ROMs. As far as bugs go, I haven't seen any. The Samsung+ or whatever app is present so you can just the apps I guess. I don't use any of them but they are there. You can make a TWRP backup before you try any GSIs. If you don't like any of them you can just flash back. Just make sure got make sure you go up your files elsewhere or you'll end up with a huge image.

Double post! Damn Wi-Fi!

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@champ784 my issue with LOS is that it has little customization when compared to other ROMs. As far as bugs go, I haven't seen any. The Samsung+ or whatever app is present so you can just the apps I guess. I don't use any of them but they are there. You can make a TWRP backup before you try any GSIs. If you don't like any of them you can just flash back. Just make sure got make sure you go up your files elsewhere or you'll end up with a huge image.
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Gotcha, sounds good! Thanks!

You can compile a new version of vold that will work with newer versions of android.
Also, Exfat should work fine on this version - https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases/tag/v123
Seems to also work fine in Havoc, plus you get a lot of customization back.

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is there sth like that for android 10 as well?

Anyone know of a working vold for A11 GSI?

Question any custom rom for the moto e 2020 xt2051-1?

Hi ! im looking forward to change my rom and i wanted to know if specificly the xt2051-1 had one (cuz thats the one i have) i cant find any anywhere for it and i dont want to go for another versions rom cause i dont want my phone to f up i got my phone rooted and installed twrp on it ,my manager is magisk i am confortable with command lines even tho im learning + is there any programs i should use on my pc in case my phone decides to fudge?
thanks for the help
thanks for helping newbies like me

Considering you just got yours,we can assume that it has the new touch screen,so afaik the only rom that will work with touch is this one
https://build.lolinet.com/file/lineage/ginna/lineage-18.1-20210612-HOMEMADE-ginna.zip
This is electimons modded here on xda,and as far as i know nobody else has updated for the new touchscreen

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This is electimons modded here on xda,and as far as i know nobody else has updated for the new touchscreen
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A dev uploaded an unofficial 17.1 to AFH(1) w/ the new display driver a couple weeks back. It works great, except no audio besides during phone calls or when using headphones(or BT?, IDK).
I recently stumbled upon AlaskaLinuxUsers tutorial+videos(2) on how to setup & compile custom ROMs. Am in the process of setting up an Ubuntu workstation with 4th gen i5, 8GB DDR3, 2TB SSD & slow internet. It will take some time, apparently. My goal is to get this 17.1 working w/ new display &/or the working 18.1 w/ new display sans gapps. IDK if I will achieve a bootable ROM, but it looks like it's my only path, as outside of Electimon(3), not a lot of development is going on w/ Ginna anymore. Will post progress/results, if any is gained.
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Nothing but respect & gratitude for E's work. Am a long-time fan. However, his build contains Gapps & I don't want them.

Understandable if you get one going let me know because I'm currently on stock due to camera issues and I would love a ROM sans g apps especially if you would put sig spoof in for micro g

Just before i do something i just want to know if AOSP has a rom for that phone already cause its my fav rom of all time but if i have to port it myself is there any guidelines i could find on how to port/create custom roms ?

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Just before i do something i just want to know if AOSP has a rom for that phone already cause its my fav rom of all time but if i have to port it myself is there any guidelines i could find on how to port/create custom roms ?
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Two posts before yours, link #2.
I have been delayed... unidentified bug bite put me out of service for a bit. Wild f'n ride. Got Ubu w/s setup, will start provisioning/downloading tonight.

After ~14 hours downloading(multiple nights @ < 1MB/s... aggregating > 50 GB) on my wireless plan, I am yet to achieve a 100% sync of the LOS repo. After hitting the MU Throttle Threshold on last month's plan, I must concede defeat at this point as I cannot afford to jeopardize my only home inet option available for another 30 days(extreme rural living, no landlines or line-of-sight options). Sigh.

my schedule is full of other things but i will take a look at the links posted and attempt to to builds as it. LOS sans GAPPS sounds like a dream. currently I use 18.1 modded and manually degoogle it. its not so fun everytime i reset :/

Any update on a XT2051-1 with the new screen and no GAPPs

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Any update on a XT2051-1 with the new screen and no GAPPs
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FWIW, I should have an internet connection capable of down/uploading in the next 2 weeks, at which time I will begin failing to compile until I succeed. Hopefully, on all points.
It seems like rolling the old 17.1 w/ the new display driver would be pretty straightforward, but a lot of ignorance is wrapped in that statement.

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FWIW, I should have an internet connection capable of down/uploading in the next 2 weeks, at which time I will begin failing to compile until I succeed. Hopefully, on all points.
It seems like rolling the old 17.1 w/ the new display driver would be pretty straightforward, but a lot of ignorance is wrapped in that statement.
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Thank You googleverifysux! Just got the phone and would really like to degoogle it, then not worry for awhile

Question oos cam for lineageos

Hi there,
Have installed crdroid and was loving it until I realized there is no way to run Authenticator by google on my phone (without gapps nor nothing of ****ty bloatware), only reliable apps.
So decided to install lineage as in my previous op7t pro, but the cam is a garbage... so searched for gcam and downloaded 2 apps without success on running any of them.
So there is a way to have stock camera on lineage os?
Appreciate your help! Thanks in advance

Hi there, I'm facing the same problem. So far I found this version works GCam_8.1.101_Wichaya_V1.4 (Source: https://www.getdroidtips.com/google-camera-oneplus-9-pro/) and the 7 Pro Stock version (you need the Gallery App as well) that I found on this forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/apk-oneplus-camera-for-any-a11-custom-rom.4350205/

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Hi there, I'm facing the same problem. So far I found this version works GCam_8.1.101_Wichaya_V1.4 (Source: https://www.getdroidtips.com/google-camera-oneplus-9-pro/) and the 7 Pro Stock version (you need the Gallery App as well) that I found on this forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/apk-oneplus-camera-for-any-a11-custom-rom.4350205/
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thanks for your help, however on the last link it shows the apk is functional for any android 11 custom rom
but what about android 12 roms?
thanks in advance

Well from what I've learned, you can read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/oos-cam-in-lineage-os.4001895/ or this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-app-on-lineageos-18-1.4414821/#post-86567423 - in this thread there are links to others too or you install a different ROM that comes with [OOS Cam], people suggested StagOS.
Maybe this helps too: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-app-on-lineageos-18-1.4414821/#post-86567423 but there's people complaining about the Camera too - just read or use the search fuction, it's a long thread Good luck!

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Well from what I've learned, you can read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/oos-cam-in-lineage-os.4001895/ or this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-app-on-lineageos-18-1.4414821/#post-86567423 - in this thread there are links to others too or you install a different ROM that comes with [OOS Cam], people suggested StagOS.
Maybe this helps too: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-app-on-lineageos-18-1.4414821/#post-86567423 but there's people complaining about the Camera too - just read or use the search fuction, it's a long thread Good luck!
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hahha u almost read my mind, I decided finally to install stagos and even considering this is beta android 13 yet, it runs smooth and no big problems so far
the only problem I've seen in this rom is that ivoox (podcast app) crashed a bit after I open it but then runs without problem

Nice! I'd be interested in your general experience with it (and with the Cam especially) as I think about doing the same

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Nice! I'd be interested in your general experience with it (and with the Cam especially) as I think about doing the same
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morning!
results after first night: went to bed with 100% battery, after 8 hr sleeping with my phone on airplane mode the battery still is at 100%
this is a great step imo because my op7t pro with same conditions usually was 95-96%, so weird for me

That's great! And the camera runs smoothly?

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That's great! And the camera runs smoothly?
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of course!!
3 hr ago I ran out of battery, after 40 hr of last full charge and around 4 hr screen 120 hz auto brightness

Great, thanks for keeping me updated! I just try to think about my last charge before this one today to get a reference with my de-bloated Oxygen OS. I think it was also about that amount of time ago but I don't remember perfectly. I will pay attention to it now. And I guess I will just try StagOS eventually as I'm very curious!