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i am looking for a working standard android looking rom and to have good info along with it to install it because i am kinda new to changing roms on to android devices
Aramz said:
i am looking for a working standard android looking rom and to have good info along with it to install it because i am kinda new to changing roms on to android devices
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So, you can make a post asking for a ROM but can't navigate XDA?
Cyanogenmod is your best bet.
Since Huawei didn't sign their apps properly, we can't decompile stock apps and make them look like AOSP ( Stock Android ). We can use Huawei's themer app, but that only goes as far as images no xml's.
Tip: If you have no idea what I was talking about in this post, you are probably not ready for custom Roms and need to do some more reading and learning.
Goodluck.
PAC MAN Rom is the best i used for this phone imo.
PulseDroid said:
So, you can make a post asking for a ROM but can't navigate XDA?
Cyanogenmod is your best bet.
Since Huawei didn't sign their apps properly, we can't decompile stock apps and make them look like AOSP ( Stock Android ). We can use Huawei's themer app, but that only goes as far as images no xml's.
Tip: If you have no idea what I was talking about in this post, you are probably not ready for custom Roms and need to do some more reading and learning.
Goodluck.
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I agree with above, Cyanogenmod is by far the best one we have at the moment.
piccolo001 said:
I agree with above, Cyanogenmod is by far the best one we have at the moment.
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Thank you. My P6 is still very new and I am a bit reluctant to tamper with it, but the lack of native Android SIP is one irritating issue that pushes me closer to flashing something...
Well in my opinion the best one is Pac-Man B120 firmware
MIUI
Aramz said:
i am looking for a working standard android looking rom and to have good info along with it to install it because i am kinda new to changing roms on to android devices
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What about MIUI?
Hi I am coming from G5 plus and sad to see no custom roms or developement for this device.....
mysterio619 said:
Hi I am coming from G5 plus and sad to see no custom roms or developement for this device.....
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Because the device is ****ING BRAND NEW and not even available in the US unlocked yet.
twelfth said:
Because the device is ****ING BRAND NEW and not even available in the US unlocked yet.
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It is, now.
pizza_pablo said:
It is, now.
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Which was my point. It does seem a bit foolish to expect active development on a device that has yet to be released for another month.
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Which was my point. It does seem a bit foolish to expect active development on a device that has yet to be released for another month.
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I agree.
I read that the official kernel was released, by lenovorola, so things should be happening, soon.
It has only been the Verizon version up until recently. In a few months as more people buy and developers buy, you'll see more activity here.
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Because the device is ****ING BRAND NEW and not even available in the US unlocked yet.
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It's been available for the US for over a month. It was released 8/18 or 8/21, I can't remember which, but I remember it was that weekend.
Shouldn't we also see factory images for this thing too? I don't mind messing with it and poking around but I want a way to go back to stock if I screw something up.
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It's been available for the US for over a month. It was released 8/18 or 8/21, I can't remember which, but I remember it was that weekend.
Shouldn't we also see factory images for this thing too? I don't mind messing with it and poking around but I want a way to go back to stock if I screw something up.
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Look at the date of OP's post.
>> By mysterio619, Senior Member on 10th August 2017, 04:08 PM
He was asking for custom roms before the device was shipping from the factory.
Stock image is already available and has been posted in other threads. It was how I made my TWRP build for the Retus version of the Z2 Play.
They're available here: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/albus/official/RETAIL/
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Look at the date of OP's post.
>> By mysterio619, Senior Member on 10th August 2017, 04:08 PM
He was asking for custom roms before the device was shipping from the factory.
Stock image is already available and has been posted in other threads. It was how I made my TWRP build for the Retus version of the Z2 Play.
They're available here: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/albus/official/RETAIL/
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The only thing that I am confused about is... is the image the same for all the Z2 Play variants? I seen a bunch of them, from -01 to -07 (I'm not even sure what the US one is, I get mine on Wednesday).
KnightCrusader said:
The only thing that I am confused about is... is the image the same for all the Z2 Play variants? I seen a bunch of them, from -01 to -07 (I'm not even sure what the US one is, I get mine on Wednesday).
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While the Z2 Play are all called "Albus" as a codename, the US is "Retus", Retail US variant of the Albus. (Settings > About Phone > Software Channel) There is an international variant, too, (Probably also called Retin like my Z Play is called) Someone built a TWRP based on an international image and it was incompatible with Retus, so I would not quickly assume that images are interchangeable until roms are built against a device tree (Like LineageOS keeps) with all the variant differences merged together into the kernel.
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While the Z2 Play are all called "Albus" as a codename, the US is "Retus", Retail US variant of the Albus. (Settings > About Phone > Software Channel) There is an international variant, too, (Probably also called Retin like my Z Play is called) Someone built a TWRP based on an international image and it was incompatible with Retus, so I would not quickly assume that images are interchangeable until roms are built against a device tree (Like LineageOS keeps) with all the variant differences merged together into the kernel.
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Okay, so the stock image you linked isn't the one we need for Retus then? That's what I want to have as a fallback.
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Okay, so the stock image you linked isn't the one we need for Retus then? That's what I want to have as a fallback.
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What I linked is the stock image for Albus/Retus. With the Moto devices, it's typically Device Codename/Software Channel.
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What I linked is the stock image for Albus/Retus. With the Moto devices, it's typically Device Codename/Software Channel.
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Okay then, I am downloading that so I have it when I get my phone so the festivities can commence. Thanks for the info.
twelfth said:
While the Z2 Play are all called "Albus" as a codename, the US is "Retus", Retail US variant of the Albus. (Settings > About Phone > Software Channel) There is an international variant, too, (Probably also called Retin like my Z Play is called) Someone built a TWRP based on an international image and it was incompatible with Retus, so I would not quickly assume that images are interchangeable until roms are built against a device tree (Like LineageOS keeps) with all the variant differences merged together into the kernel.
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Albus is the device code name i.e. the hardware's code name. Retus, reteu, retca, retin etc are the software channels. So all variants of Z2 play will be called Albus (except maybe the Verizon locked ones or 3gb /4b ram variants or ones with/without nfc maybe called differently I don't know) whereas they will be on different software channels. I am assuming it is exactly the same for a particular hardware variant(for eg i have one with NFC and 4gb ram and all unlocked z2 play phones in all markets with 4gb ram and NFC will have same software) that is available unlocked in all markets of the world .
Edit: Posts I am basing my assumptions on:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2...-updates-questions-help-t3674133/post73819819
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2...-updates-questions-help-t3674133/post73866594
08-10-2017 no devs for Z2 play :C
lsanchez93 said:
08-10-2017 no devs for Z2 play :C
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10-20-2017 and same appears to be true...
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Actually, I'd be satisfied with our firmware avilable on Motorola's site and an official TWRP.
This is the first phone I haven't felt the need to have a custom ROM for absolutely nothing, it's just veeery stock with exactly the thingy majiggis I would install anyway, and also have the fortune that my carrier is the cleanest carrier of all, absolutely no bloatware whatsoever, only the radio "PRIP" service. Not saying it wouldn't be great to have some custom action, but not really having a hurry for it.
Not planning on rooting mine yet, but I'm curious, does the TWRP for Retus work on Retca (Canada) my variant has 3GB of ram and NFC
I'm close to being where a don't feel the need to root.
I miss battery bar with no battery icon and dark backgrounds, but I could probably live without.
What I can't live without is Dolby Atmos.
I'm just bit gushy about rooting, with no official TWRP and original firmware available from Motorola.
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I miss battery bar with no battery icon and dark backgrounds, but I could probably live without.
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You actually don't need root to do the battery stuff, you can do this with stock. Enable the hidden System UI Tuner (https://lifehacker.com/the-coolest-things-you-can-do-with-androids-hidden-syst-1773364942), then you can disable the battery icon.
Then just go grab one of the battery bar apps from the Play store. I use Power Bar (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.etechtour.batterybar&hl=en)
Would like to use a clean version of Android instead of the EMUI version that is loaded on all their phones.
Seeing how these phones are identical, figured what would work for one would work with the other.
Thanks for giving me any insight.
Coming from the Galaxy Note 4 - hoping I'm not making a mistake with this phone that is enroute.
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Nothing happening on this phone I guess.
Jimi Mack said:
Nothing happening on this phone I guess.
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Guess you haven't bothered looking at the ROMs and development section. While alot of ROMs are not what I would deem "daily material", their is working going on to get ROMs on this device.
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Here is a list of supported custom ROMs on Mate SE, Choose the A only ROM.
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
The whole custom ROM world has changed, Now you need to apply system.img instead of rom.zip using fastboot command.
I have the PHH-Treble installed on my Huawei Mate SE. here is the link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...-development/experimental-phh-treble-t3709659
In addition, I'd check out the Open Kirin site. I've read the Lineage version is outstanding and well tuned for the chip. They list the 7x as supported but I've read the Mate SE most certainly is also.
https://openkirin.net/download/
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Here is a list of supported custom ROMs on Mate SE, Choose the A only ROM.
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
The whole custom ROM world has changed, Now you need to apply system.img instead of rom.zip using fastboot command.
I have the PHH-Treble installed on my Huawei Mate SE. here is the link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...-development/experimental-phh-treble-t3709659
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Learning about this phone, why the A only roms?
AsItLies said:
In addition, I'd check out the Open Kirin site. I've read the Lineage version is outstanding and well tuned for the chip. They list the 7x as supported but I've read the Mate SE most certainly is also.
https://openkirin.net/download/
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I've been running the OpenKirin Lineage v4 on my Mate SE as daily driver for over a week. It is outstanding. Not going back to emui.
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I've been running the OpenKirin Lineage v4 on my Mate SE as daily driver for over a week. It is outstanding. Not going back to emui.
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Coincidentally, just booted that ROM (on my SE) today. It's very very good, noticed a few minor glitches to do with the camera and navigation (will let them know about em).
I'll admit though, emui8 is growing on me It's certainly better than 5.1 was. Love to see the roms becoming available though. No doubt when updates stop (or before), they will be critical to have.
AsItLies said:
Coincidentally, just booted that ROM (on my SE) today. It's very very good, noticed a few minor glitches to do with the camera and navigation (will let them know about em).
I'll admit though, emui8 is growing on me It's certainly better than 5.1 was. Love to see the roms becoming available though. No doubt when updates stop (or before), they will be critical to have.
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I don't mind emui except that the power-saver regularly kills tasker, ad-blocking vpns, etc. I've tried everything to exempt them from power saving but no go. The battery life is outstanding though (I usually only lose 15% after a full day's usage), so for average users it's a bonus.
nook'r said:
Here is a list of supported custom ROMs on Mate SE, Choose the A only ROM.
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
The whole custom ROM world has changed, Now you need to apply system.img instead of rom.zip using fastboot command.
I have the PHH-Treble installed on my Huawei Mate SE. here is the link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...-development/experimental-phh-treble-t3709659
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Hey thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I have not installed a custom ROM in a long time.
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olswede said:
I've been running the OpenKirin Lineage v4 on my Mate SE as daily driver for over a week. It is outstanding. Not going back to emui.
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This looks sweet, but the instruction on this site say I need my custom bootloader,and i can't find a guide how to do that. i have TWRP
AsItLies said:
Coincidentally, just booted that ROM (on my SE) today. It's very very good, noticed a few minor glitches to do with the camera and navigation (will let them know about em).
I'll admit though, emui8 is growing on me It's certainly better than 5.1 was. Love to see the roms becoming available though. No doubt when updates stop (or before), they will be critical to have.
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Any chance you'd elaborate on the issues you've come across? I'm thinking about loading it up but don't want to lose functionality
JakeBuck said:
Any chance you'd elaborate on the issues you've come across? I'm thinking about loading it up but don't want to lose functionality
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Nothing terribly serious. I didn't use it for long, but the camera option for selfie shutter 'palm to camera' didn't work. Also the recently taken shots didn't show in the bottom gallery (I read this is fixed now). And the navigation arrows at the bottom seemed to not be persistent somehow (after a reboot this was okay).
It's easy to go back to stock, except if you haven't backed everything up, have to reconfigure, add / subtract apps etc.
I'd suggest searching for the openKirin website, they seem to be doing the most development. Also follow their directions, they worked for me and pretty easy.
Hi
How does one flash the "Openkirin_los_beta4" Iso to the Mate SE (BND-L34)? TWRP?? Fastboot??? what are the exact steps to not render it a paper weight again lol; Do you need Magisk-v16.0 to root it as well?
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How does one flash the "Openkirin_los_beta4" Iso to the Mate SE (BND-L34)? TWRP?? Fastboot??? what are the exact steps to not render it a paper weight again lol; Do you need Magisk-v16.0 to root it as well?
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https://openkirin.net/user_guide/openkirin-rom-installation-instructions/
zackzuse said:
This looks sweet, but the instruction on this site say I need my custom bootloader,and i can't find a guide how to do that. i have TWRP
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No, you don't need a custom bootloader.
You only need unlocked bootloader and unlocked frp.
TWRP is not supported on OpenKirin ROMs (especially on 7x twrp won't work).
You just need to flash the .img file through bootloader and then reboot to recovery and do a factory data reset.
Can anyone give me some advice: I have the Mate SE, currently on EMUI 8.0.0.332 (security update available but not installed), with TWRP and Magisk. I would love to install a custom ROM, but the OpenKirin site says TWRP isn't supported. Can I still install one of those builds and just expect no support if something goes wrong, or should I find some way to return to full stock before flashing? And if I need stock recovery, where can I find a download for it? I haven't had any luck on searching here yet.
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Has anyone tried this custom ROM? I would love to hear some success stories before possibly bricking my device
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Has anyone tried this custom ROM? I would love to hear some success stories before possibly bricking my device
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Pretty much any GSI works so long as you have updated to EMUI 8 sometime in the past.
Hello I am new here so I apologize if I am using the forum wrongly or if I'm posting these somewhere inappropriate but I have my mind clogged up with a good amount of doubts and I really feel like I need them answered.
I currently have a(n FLA-LX3) Y9 which I got some months ago, I got it instead of the 7X because I thought it was better specially because of the battery life but I've noticed that the modding and ROM community only circulates around the 7X as far as I've read, NOT the Y9. Then I got myself to comparing the two and I realized that they have the same octa-core set and CPU, which is the Kirin 659 evidently. When I found out about this I scratched and tilted my head in confusion regarding why there's little to no modding to the Y9 compared to the more-popular 7X, adding to this my honest desire to install OpenKirin on my device since I honestly feel EMUI is too annoying for me and I just prefer stock Oreo/AOSP
My questions rely on this. Is the 7X identical to the Y9? If so, can I install such things as fastboot, TWRP or OpenKirin to it? Are their ROMs different enough for them to stop me from installing stock Oreo on my FLA-LX3? I really, really want a vanilla android experience so I really need to know what I can and can't do with my device.
Thanks for answering the questions in advance. Cheers. :good:
Fragility said:
Hello I am new here so I apologize if I am using the forum wrongly or if I'm posting these somewhere inappropriate but I have my mind clogged up with a good amount of doubts and I really feel like I need them answered.
I currently have a(n FLA-LX3) Y9 which I got some months ago, I got it instead of the 7X because I thought it was better specially because of the battery life but I've noticed that the modding and ROM community only circulates around the 7X as far as I've read, NOT the Y9. Then I got myself to comparing the two and I realized that they have the same octa-core set and CPU, which is the Kirin 659 evidently. When I found out about this I scratched and tilted my head in confusion regarding why there's little to no modding to the Y9 compared to the more-popular 7X, adding to this my honest desire to install OpenKirin on my device since I honestly feel EMUI is too annoying for me and I just prefer stock Oreo/AOSP
My questions rely on this. Is the 7X identical to the Y9? If so, can I install such things as fastboot, TWRP or OpenKirin to it? Are their ROMs different enough for them to stop me from installing stock Oreo on my FLA-LX3? I really, really want a vanilla android experience so I really need to know what I can and can't do with my device.
Thanks for answering the questions in advance. Cheers. :good:
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The number one condition we have had here on the 7x , is a stock update to Oreo in order to use the gsi roms.
The Oreo update brought treble suppose to the 7x.
If your y9 got an ota update to Oreo, or originally came with Oreo, then download an app from play store . (Name is something like treble check). See if device supports treble. If so should be able to try to install one .
No direct info on your device, so try at own risk, and search some more to see if there is some forum our there for that device.
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The number one condition we have had here on the 7x , is a stock update to Oreo in order to use the gsi roms.
The Oreo update brought treble suppose to the 7x.
If your y9 got an ota update to Oreo, or originally came with Oreo, then download an app from play store . (Name is something like treble check). See if device supports treble. If so should be able to try to install one .
No direct info on your device, so try at own risk, and search some more to see if there is some forum our there for that device.
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I just downloaded the app and it popped up as Project Treble being supported although it says Seamless System Updates are not because apparently my phone only has one set of partition which is slot A, I don't know if that makes a difference with the 7X.
I mean I do want to try and install OpenKirin but as I said I don't know if the risk is worth it without knowing these things and I tried looking around the forum to no avail since my phone doesn't seem to be really popular.
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I just downloaded the app and it popped up as Project Treble being supported although it says Seamless System Updates are not because apparently my phone only has one set of partition which is slot A, I don't know if that makes a difference with the 7X.
I mean I do want to try and install OpenKirin but as I said I don't know if the risk is worth it without knowing these things and I tried looking around the forum to no avail since my phone doesn't seem to be really popular.
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Biggest problem I see is there does not seem to be updates listed in team mt for that model.
So there is not way to get original images back if flashing open kirin turns out to be not what you wanted
If you have already unlocked bootloader and did install TWRP, you could use that to make an image backup of your current system.
But you would not have stock recovery anymore. To do the factory wipe needed for the open kirin rom
You could try stock recovery from other device. It possibly would be same.
There are full ota updates for model "fla" just not the lx line. The recovery from one of them could be same as yours. But I wonder how the language would be.
Anyway it seems a risk to try now, without someone else worth same device, and without full ota available
It seems this is an issue with Chinse ROM - I found similar problem people are having with Realme GT.
There's an error that USB accessory doesn't support Andoir Auto, and in the app itself it says "Android Auto was not preinstalled on this device. Android Auto must be bundled with your operating system to work correctly".
It looks like AA should be baked into the OS, as it uses some kernel-level stuff.
So, has anyone got around this? Or is there any way to flash Global version on chinese phone?
Had the same issue. looking forward to any modified ROMs.
no rom for this pretty boy
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lilfatbird said:
looking forward to any modified ROMs.
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Well yeah xD, just wait another millenium and maybe someday..