Sorry for this stupid question but I can't really understand it from the official cyanogenMod website. I am trying to understand the real stability of snapshots releases. I would like to install it but I am not sure if I must wait a stable release. If I install a snapshot, can I update to the stable release when it's out without any trouble, possibly without re-flashing my device?
Cellulario said:
Sorry for this stupid question but I can't really understand it from the official cyanogenMod website. I am trying to understand the real stability of snapshots releases. I would like to install it but I am not sure if I must wait a stable release. If I install a snapshot, can I update to the stable release when it's out without any trouble, possibly without re-flashing my device?
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Snapshot is not actually really stable.
Nightlies are the one which are released daily. These build contains new untested features. These features are not known if they could damage the ROM in some way or could function properly. Thus the widely known label; unstable.
Snapshots however, are like the nightlies but quite different. Snapshots contained a quite mature features that was included in the previous nightlies. But this does not mean they are stable.
Stable; is.... just stable.
Thanks I got that from the website. I was actually wondering if i install a snapshot it is easy to switch to a stable and, maybe, if I am noticed and I get the option to upgrade without reflashing.
CM11 has only Developer and Release versions (nightlies and snapshots, respectively). Developer channel releases are mainly unstable, have untested and experimental functions and features and 24h cycle. Release are stable (for the most part), tested, nearly everything works (properly).
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Release_Versioning
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It doesn't seem like it. Truly pure android roms are only available for Google Nexus devices.
The next best thing is probably CyanogenMod roms but I don't believe there is a stable release of CM rom for the Tab S2 yet.
Lakino said:
It doesn't seem like it. Truly pure android roms are only available for Google Nexus devices.
The next best thing is probably CyanogenMod roms but I don't believe there is a stable release of CM rom for the Tab S2 yet.
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It's stable, just a few bugs.
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It's stable, just a few bugs.
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I know they may have nightlies, but do they have a 'stable' release for the Tab S2? If so, can you please provide the link? thanks.
Lakino said:
I know they may have nightlies, but do they have a 'stable' release for the Tab S2? If so, can you please provide the link? thanks.
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8 inch version and 9.7 inch version
Rm4n said:
8 inch version and 9.7 inch version
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Yup, I'm aware of these thanks. I have an 8" and will be monitoring the 8" thread. It's still in "beta". I'd like to see a stable release, then I'll probably flash it. My Tab S2 is going to be my primary tablet so I have to have a stable daily driver. Once the kinks are all fixed, I'll be happy to switch over to CM12.1.
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I know they may have nightlies, but do they have a 'stable' release for the Tab S2? If so, can you please provide the link? thanks.
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You and I know both these aren't official cm builds. But the rom is stable, as in useful for daily use, the performance is good, just aspect some bugs. I suspect you mean by not stable there ain't no official build.
BTW, do you know what nightlies builds are?
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You and I know both these aren't official cm builds. But the rom is stable, as in useful for daily use, the performance is good, just aspect some bugs. I suspect you mean by not stable there ain't no official build.
BTW, do you know what nightlies builds are?
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Yes, I understand what the ideal of nightlies is. It's the release of all combined fixes for the day. However, I've been with xda for long enough to know what nightlies really are. They often time cause as much trouble as they fix. So I stick to stable releases. I have past the time when I would flash rom on a daily or weekly basis.
For example, on my OnePlus One, there is an official 'Bacon' CM rom section.
http://get.cm/?device=bacon&type=
There are Snapshots, Nightlies, and Experimentals.
The snapshots are what I would consider stable releases. Some may refer to these as milestones.
http://get.cm/?device=bacon&type=snapshot
That's kind of what I'm looking for. I'm looking for a milestone, stable release.
I don't mind that the port for the Tab S2 is unofficial. But I do want to wait until the person whose working on this port releases a version that's not in beta anymore. I assume there are good reasons as to why he still has his project in beta status. Specifically, I notice that "microphone" is still listed as something that's not working. The use of the microphone is important to me as I often use voice Google Now for queries. So I'd like to wait until all these bugs are fixed before I root my Tab S2 and install CM.
If the beta works for you, great, more power to you. :good:
Hi, I apologize if this post is out of place in advance. I'm trying to figure out the differences (such as features) between the community build and the standard build. What kind of editions, features, or benefits do the CEs have? I'd like a kind of "comparison." Also, how much of a stability difference is there? Specifically, I use FreedomOS 2.10 and am considering upgrading to the FreedomOS CE 2.11. There's a lot of information but I can't quite understand all of the different information. Thank you very much.
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Hi, I apologize if this post is out of place in advance. I'm trying to figure out the differences (such as features) between the community build and the standard build. What kind of editions, features, or benefits do the CEs have? I'd like a kind of "comparison." Also, how much of a stability difference is there? Specifically, I use FreedomOS 2.10 and am considering upgrading to the FreedomOS CE 2.11. There's a lot of information but I can't quite understand all of the different information. Thank you very much.
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Open Beta basically has added features like expanded screenshot, network speed on status bar and some UI enhancements.
I actually get better battery life with beta builds than stable ones but maybe it's just me. But always be aware that it is a beta, so bugs are expected (It is still stable as f*** and daily driver ready)
Keep in mind that you can dirty flash from stable to beta but have to clean flash from beta to stable
same me.. maybe someone?
Okey now! We have some ROMs that I've tried and tested to be kinda stable! Especially LOS 14.1, LOS 15.1( though 15.1 has serious battery drainage) and also ROMs like XenonHD!
But! Does anyone know why they're not made official?
**Feel free to correct me! **
oh thats an easy one, actually:
whether or not a rom is "official" is not only limited to it being bugfree, but also to the developer's willingness to actually make it official.
so a custom rom can be bugfree and stable but still unofficial as long as the dev chooses to keep it that way.
so why would a dev do this? also easy: making a rom official means the dev obligates him/herself to follow the official rom guidelines and keep it up to date no matter what. however, keeping a rom unofficial allows the dev to follow his own timeline and decide for himself whether or not hed like to keep the rom updated.
so all in all, the unofficial status allows way more flexibility for the dev.
for us as users the "official" status doesn't necessarily mean a better rom. a lot of custom roms for the MM2 are already bugfree and stable, so for us it wouldnt make any difference to make them "official" other than the name...
Gee... Thanks Bruv!!
Hey developers. Can anyone help to develop an official lineage os build for redmi note 10 pro? Would appreciate it a lot at as the current unofficial build lacks stability.
The unofficial builds are 100% stable for me, personally I haven't had any problems with the ROM so far. But yeah, I hope we will get official builds soon, so we can at least get regular security patches.
ProudlyTM said:
The unofficial builds are 100% stable for me, personally I haven't had any problems with the ROM so far. But yeah, I hope we will get official builds soon, so we can at least get regular security patches.
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stock camera crashes, altho its impossible that i use stock cam. Had some crashes during setup, which made me doubt the stability of the rom.
Hi.
LineageOS 20 is now officially released, but I can't find it for Sony Xperia XZ1c.
Does anyone know where it can be downloaded?
Thanks
There isn't official Los 20 for the XZ1c, but you have the unofficial version by derfelot. It works the same as the official versions for other devices, the only differences being the lack of OTA updates and the time between updates varies. I think we're getting an update to the Los20 rom soon, since I see commits submitted in github.
Hi,
I've installed the previous unofficial version on my XZ1c, and am looking forward to the mentionned unofficial LOS20 update before I install it (I didn't see it was already available at the time I installed 19 in december). I have a question, not too silly I hope :
I've read on LineageOS website that if some developers have a running and reliable LOS version developed for a device that is not yet officially supported, they can submit their version so that then the version becomes "official" and one can get it from LOS website. Is it planned with this unofficial LOS version ? why / why not ?
Thanks
I think It's not official because the devs don't want to involve/don't have the time to become official maintainers, instead releasing updates less frequently. Basically It's a responsibility. That's what I think and personally I'm fine with the unofficial builds, these devs do a lot already.
So in theory, If someone has the skills/time to maintain this device officially, It could become one without an issue.
Let me ask another question (since this is new post):
Which of available ROMs suits You all best and why?
I Was on Havoc 4, then 5, Lineage 17, now I'm back to Havoc 3.11 but this one gets random freezes and battery heats up. Only issue I have with new releases is lack of Android Auto support.
maarek7 said:
Let me ask another question (since this is new post):
Which of available ROMs suits You all best and why?
I Was on Havoc 4, then 5, Lineage 17, now I'm back to Havoc 3.11 but this one gets random freezes and battery heats up. Only issue I have with new releases is lack of Android Auto support.
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Hi, I don't have an answer to your question since so far I've tested only lineage 19. But I'd like to ask you why you chose to go back to Havoc 3.11 even though it heats and freezes ? (Why not a more recent ?)
And what are the differences between Havoc and LOS in everyday use, what did you personnally notice / prefer ?
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I think It's not official because the devs don't want to involve/don't have the time to become official maintainers, instead releasing updates less frequently. Basically It's a responsibility. That's what I think and personally I'm fine with the unofficial builds, these devs do a lot already.
So in theory, If someone has the skills/time to maintain this device officially, It could become one without an issue.
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Ok, indeed it would add more work/responsibility to the developpers.
eve1374 said:
Hi, I don't have an answer to your question since so far I've tested only lineage 19. But I'd like to ask you why you chose to go back to Havoc 3.11 even though it heats and freezes ? (Why not a more recent ?)
And what are the differences between Havoc and LOS in everyday use, what did you personnally notice / prefer ?
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Hi,
I wanted to try and test Android Auto mostly to be honest.
As per differences - Havoc gives You way more options to customize whole phone (appearance), have more features (gestures, status bar, dock etc., you might even forget half of the settings after finishing configuring it), Lineage on the other hand I believe consumes less battery, appears to be quicker, is neat.
But I've tried either Havoc and Lineage on Android 12 and both works smooth. Testing Lineage 20 currently and can't say any bad word. But I'm kind of lucky with custom ROMs, never had any major issues, all worked fine always