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Universal Ext4 Converter

Hi
I wanted to share my latest project with you: The universalExt4converter (for LG P990 and LGP999)
What a Ext4 converter?
Yep it converts your filesystem to Ext4 and it is editing your kernel, so you don't need to flash a specific kernel if you want ext4 as your filesystem.​
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How does it works?
It extracts your boot.img, splits it, extracts the ramdisk and edit some lines so the kernel knows how to mount your data/system partition (as ext4), then flashes the boot.img again (still with old kernel - only a few lines changed). If everything worked it is converting your filesystem (This should ensure that you have a working rom everytime - Not that you have a converted filesystem and the device doesn't know how to mount it)​
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Are there any risk?
Yeah there are risks and I can tell you that I needed to wipe my device really often in the dev process. A very important zip was Paul's back to ext3 zip (Link). I would suggest that you have it on your sd when you use this script. It wipes your data and system partition and converts the filesystem back to ext3. This is the last possible solution if your device isn't booting up anymore (First try to reflash cm - should work mostly). A nandbackup isn't bad too (you can restore after the back to ext3 zip)​
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Are there other things I need to know?
Yep if you choose to convert your filesystem to Ext4, you have to live with it. You need to flash it after every nightly, after every kernel flash. Only way back is described above. Be warned!​
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Really any rom?
No not every rom. First your rom needs a ext4 capable kernel and we need a installed busybox (I can't get the initial system mounting working without it (and without a mounted system the script didn't work). Later the busybox contained in the script takes over. If someone have more skills than me pls do a pull request or send me a patch (git is on my personal github).)​
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Download:
I have read everything and I understand everything. I won't blame Benee, if my device isn't booting up anymore.​

I tought that Cyanogen doesn't work with EXT4, and Paul's rom auto converts the partitions to EXT4

looks cool, eventhough i'm not sure about this, because most ROM force convert to specific file system that ROM developer want

Great work!
Love to try after i free up some space on my SD for nandroid.!
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johnnydj said:
I tought that Cyanogen doesn't work with EXT4, and Paul's rom auto converts the partitions to EXT4
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If i understand fully, this mean that no matter what rom u r on. It converts ur rom to ext4..
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johnnydj said:
I tought that Cyanogen doesn't work with EXT4, and Paul's rom auto converts the partitions to EXT4
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It works. I'm using it right now. It can convert every rom (if not it stops - in most cases)
fajarep said:
looks cool, eventhough i'm not sure about this, because most ROM force convert to specific file system that ROM developer want
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Yep this was done on request for a lot of guys. I just wanted to provide a better way than the current one (only via a kernel flash)
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA App

Where is the advantage of ext4 @ benee?

pa.pn2 said:
Where is the advantage of ext4 @ benee?
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If you don't know it you don't need it . Mainly awesome quadrant scores. I have made it upon request and the techniques behind it will benefit vorkKernel. So I wanted to do something for vorkKernel and I made a additional use of it
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Benee said:
If you don't know it you don't need it . Mainly awesome quadrant scores. I have made it upon request and the techniques behind it will benefit vorkKernel. So I wanted to do something for vorkKernel and I made a additional use of it
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ah ok good to know then^^

aplied in new V10C stock ron, from 6 of june, and recovery give me error.
Incorrect ramdisk

nestortoledo said:
aplied in new V10C stock ron, from 6 of june, and recovery give me error.
Incorrect ramdisk
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can on the Fr19 Ext3 to convert to EXT4?

719rock said:
can on the Fr19 Ext3 to convert to EXT4?
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+1 !
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nestortoledo said:
aplied in new V10C stock ron, from 6 of june, and recovery give me error.
Incorrect ramdisk
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Hrm strange. I will look into it. Your rom needs a working busybox btw.
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can on the Fr19 Ext3 to convert to EXT4?
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No because the kernel is missing ext4 module support.
This zip doesn't touch the kernel.
Edit: Updated the op (read the last 'Really any rom' part)

Ok update. Fixed a huge fail. Now it actually improves your io. Additionally fixed and added p999/p990 detection etc.

[Q&A] [ROM][NewBL][F2FS][GCC4.8][JDK7][OpenDelta][gapps] SlimKat 4.4.4 (build 8.4)

[Q&A] [ROM][NewBL][F2FS][GCC4.8][JDK7][OpenDelta][gapps] SlimKat 4.4.4 (build 8.4)
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usb transfer
With 8.4 i have problems with usb transfer from PC to phone.
one small <100KB single file is ok but +1MB single file or with many <100KB the transfer is always hanging after a few percent. latest lg driver pack 3.12.3 is installed on win8.1.1 x64
no problems with previous version!

b257762 said:
With 8.4 i have problems with usb transfer from PC to phone.
one small <100KB single file is ok but +1MB single file or with many <100KB the transfer is always hanging after a few percent. latest lg driver pack 3.12.3 is installed on win8.1.1 x64
no problems with previous version!
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You refer, transfer to internal memory or SD card?

Problems installing slimcat 8.4 or 8.6.1 on my P990
Since this is my first post here please be patient with me. I have previously installed successfully version 7.8. Then trying to update to 8.4 or to clean install 8.4 did not work. Although twrp says "succsess" the phone when rebooted halts on LG logo. Tried to flash 8.6.1 - no success, changed partition format to f2fs and again at boot the phone displays s/w upgrade, wait for... and does not boot. I can fortunately restore previous 7.8 install from backup. Any suggestions?

achamienia said:
Since this is my first post here please be patient with me. I have previously installed successfully version 7.8. Then trying to update to 8.4 or to clean install 8.4 did not work. Although twrp says "succsess" the phone when rebooted halts on LG logo. Tried to flash 8.6.1 - no success, changed partition format to f2fs and again at boot the phone displays s/w upgrade, wait for... and does not boot. I can fortunately restore previous 7.8 install from backup. Any suggestions?
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Did you installed the rom again after changing the partiotn format to f2fs?

DJNoXD said:
Did you installed the rom again after changing the partiotn format to f2fs?
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Yes, I performed full factory reset, wiped caches and then reformatted data and system partitions to new format. Then installed 8.6 from zip and TWRP comunicated "success". But my device stalls at boot on lg logo now.

uhmm su660?
@DJNoXD is it possible to have this on su660? I dont know how to make the partition of su660 to F2FS theres no selection of it in TWRP... I want this rom to my su660... Thanks

Nathan20 said:
@DJNoXD is it possible to have this on su660? I dont know how to make the partition of su660 to F2FS theres no selection of it in TWRP... I want this rom to my su660... Thanks
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You need a new twrp version.
In general it is possible, but I don't know the diffrences between p990 and su660 (only kernel?).

My device does not recognize the root. how do I activate?

DJNoXD said:
You need a new twrp version.
In general it is possible, but I don't know the diffrences between p990 and su660 (only kernel?).
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Well yeah , I have the new TWRP 2.7.1.0 when you go changing partitions, there's no F2FS in the option only ext1, ext2,... etc, could you anyway, make the recovery in the p990 compatible with su660?
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA Free mobile app

Nathan20 said:
Well yeah , I have the new TWRP 2.7.1.0 when you go changing partitions, there's no F2FS in the option only ext1, ext2,... etc, could you anyway, make the recovery in the p990 compatible with su660?
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA Free mobile app
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You also need a kernel with f2fs support.
Maybe that is the reason why you can't see f2fs inside the recovery.

DJNoXD said:
You also need a kernel with f2fs support.
Maybe that is the reason why you can't see f2fs inside the recovery.
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Oh I see, I don't think there's no kernel in su660 that supports it, and firtecy's kernel is for p990 only... Its hopeless haha, BTW thanks for your help
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All4nK2 said:
My device does not recognize the root. how do I activate?
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-> FAQ

Hi i really like slimkat,and i have any suggestions : 1) would be great if you can add a way to swap sdcard between internal and external like in cm11
2) i think that hktheme manager is useful but now we have a lot of themes for the new cm theme engine,so consider to port it .anyway thanks a lot for your work

Hi everyone...
I have a p990 and stuck at the 7.8 ver. because my device don't show the f2fs option in the latest twrp...I have done a clean install (wiped everything) of 7.8 , installed the new twrp, and when I go to change the extension to f2fs, there is not that option there What am I doing wrong?
Tryed to install and the latest ver. of kernel but still nothing there...I forgot to tell you that the ROM (8.6.... .zip) is in the external sd card...
Done Used the AIO toolkit and flashed the v30 A and done everything from the beggining...Thanks and sorry for the mess
Sorry for my bad english

Hello
USB not connecting displays PCTVCenter? See picture.
How to explain connects usb driver?
Thank you.

.PKZ. said:
Hello
USB not connecting displays PCTVCenter? See picture.
How to explain connects usb driver?
Thank you.
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I think there no support enabled inside the kernel, or the kernel has no driver for your device.
Did you look into logcat (rom and kernel) if anything is logged?

DJNoXD said:
I think there no support enabled inside the kernel, or the kernel has no driver for your device.
Did you look into logcat (rom and kernel) if anything is logged?
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Hello DJNoXD,
Yes ca, Watching search logcat, I find not, where? Parameter?
Or (rom and kernel) ?
You can me explain?
Thank you.

.PKZ. said:
Hello DJNoXD,
Yes ca, Watching search logcat, I find not, where? Parameter?
Or (rom and kernel) ?
You can me explain?
Thank you.
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One more question : does it work with stock rom?

DJNoXD said:
One more question : does it work with stock rom?
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Hello
LG-P990, Slim 4.4.4 build 8.10 works well,
-Install PCTVCenter
-USB not connect
-Anything not auto connect open PCTVCenter
-I'm trying to change Rom MIUI 4.1 (4.5.30) does step starter... Too old?
-Before, I recalls HDMI works with Miui, not market Slim, perhaps same USB not work Slim, if I'm wrong?
I disappointed.
Thank you.
Kind regards.

A Galaxy S5 plus (901F) Lollipop Kernel with F2FS Support

This is a compilation of Samsung Lollipop stock sources for the Galaxy S5 Plus with, in addition, F2FS support.
Although this kernel is FULLY functional, it is in a WIP state. There is no automaticity. A compatible PhilZ Touch recovery will follow.
Here are some examples. Suppose you deal with an external Sd card (it could be any partition of any device, as, for instance a USB mass storage device) :
(you must be root)
Format the Sd card (with adb or a terminal emulator) /sbin/mkfs.f2fs /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
Mount the Sd card : mount -t f2fs /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /storage/extSdCard
Umount the Sd card : umount /storage/extSdCard
File Checking the Sd card : /sbin/fsck.f2fs /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
There is an attach file. Flash with Odin or use dd ...
Enjoy
Credits :
- Samsung
- Jaegeuk Kim
Be careful : It is still experimental and you cannot, at the moment, mount internal sdcard partitions. Only external devices are concerned. A next release will take this into account.
For CM12 users :
Answering a question, I compiled a new kernel for cm12 roms (unofficial cm12 rom from @sktjdgns1189). Closed for now.
It remains the question of /system/bin/sdcard not giving right permissions. For that reason virtual /sdcard and /storage/extSdCard are not working, when /data is different from ext4 filesystem (although you boot correctly with /data f2fs formatted) and /storage/extSdCard different from vfat or exfat.
Changelog :
V 1.0 initial release
v 1.0.1 internal sdcard f2fs mounts allowed.
Warning : flashing this kernel will trip the knox counter and I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device !!!

i asume this is only for stock lollipop?

ad0dh67 said:
i asume this is only for stock lollipop?
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At the moment yes but this can be done for other lollipop or kitkat 901F kernels.

xdamc2010 said:
At the moment yes but this can be done for other lollipop or kitkat 901F kernels.
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thx for answer! is it possible for cm?

ad0dh67 said:
thx for answer! is it possible for cm?
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There is an unofficial cm12 rom for the Galaxy S5 4G+ by @sktjdgns1189. Looking at kernel sources, a F2FS support could be added.

xdamc2010 said:
There is an unofficial cm12 rom for the Galaxy S5 4G+ by @sktjdgns1189. Looking at kernel sources, a F2FS support could be added.
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i know running CM12.1

ad0dh67 said:
i know running CM12.1
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There is a kernel for you : see above

xdamc2010 said:
There is a kernel for you : see above
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thx will try
edit: not working Phone shuts down after boot animation.

ad0dh67 said:
thx will try
edit: not working Phone shuts down after boot animation.
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and "normal kernel" is working fine ? It's probably a question of permissions. I have no idea of @sktjdgns1189's defconfig. I supposed they were the same as stock kernel.

xdamc2010 said:
and "normal kernel" is working fine ? It's probably a question of permissions. I have no idea of @sktjdgns1189's defconfig. I supposed they were the same as stock kernel.
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can,t test normal kernel because of running cm 12.1

ad0dh67 said:
can,t test normal kernel because of running cm 12.1
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I uploaded a new version. Please try it. This is the only kernel I found at GitHub

xdamc2010 said:
I uploaded a new version. Please try it. This is the only kernel I found at GitHub
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In cm12 bootloop and shuts down, in cm 12.1 same!

ad0dh67 said:
In cm12 bootloop and shuts down, in cm 12.1 same!
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Thank you for your reports. I have to look at this in deep.

xdamc2010 said:
Thank you for your reports. I have to look at this in deep.
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kernel coming with cm is not seandroid enforcing, maybe that helps

ad0dh67 said:
kernel coming with cm is not seandroid enforcing, maybe that helps
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thank you for your suggestion

[mod][dualboot fulmics && lineageos][h870][alpha] [07.08]

YOU MUST FORMAT YOUR SD CARD BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS DUAL-BOOT MOD! I will not be held responsible for your device!​
INSTALLATION GUIDE:​
Download the following zips:
-BOOT_LINEAGE
-BOOT_FULMICS
-LineageOS ROM
Partition your SD-Card Following this:
-1st Partition(External Storage) as "FAT32" or "Ext4" @ Reasonable size as this will be detected as external SD-Card.
-2nd Partition(System) as "Ext4" @ 2048MB
-3rd Partition(Cache) as "Ext4" @ 1024MB
-4th Partition(Data) as "Ext4" @ Remainder of the space left.
Or Click HERE for a visual representation
Boot to TWRP.
Make a back-up of Fulmics System(Should already have this installed).
Install LIneageOS from the zip you just downloaded.
Back-up LineageOS system.
Restore Fulmics System and check that it still boots.
Then Flash BOOT_LINEAGE.zip
Reboot to TWRP.
Now you are using your External SD-Card as System and Data (Boot 1).
Restore your back-up of lineageOS that you made earlier.
When its done reboot and wait for lineage to boot.
Now every time you wish to use LineageOS reboot into TWRP and flash BOOT_LINEAGE.zip and when you wish to use Fulmics reboot into TWRP and flash BOOT_FULMICS.zip
Profit$$$
Credits to:
-Rahed97 for LineageOS
-Xpirt for FumicsRom
-Me for Dual-boot zips and some under the hood stuff.

I just tested and can confirm the boot_fulmics.zip will also work for stock rom

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J0SH1X said:
I just tested and can confirm the boot_fulmics.zip will also work for stock rom
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Has this been done before, that is, dual boot for a source built rom and a stock rom?
Very impressive, well done.

nchc said:
Has this been done before, that is, dual boot for a source built rom and a stock rom?
Very impressive, well done.
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indeed its for Source build roms and stock roms

Can we use only lineage rom or do we have to use al 2 of tem ?
And do we need gapps with the lineage rom , and wich ones are you using then ?
Thank for the hard work m8 , its much apreciated

What a strange way to give us LineageOS...

odysseus84 said:
What a strange way to give us LineageOS...
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This is for who wants to try unstable lineage OS but still want stock as dayly drives without reflash system, I think

Slightly OT but does anyone know what the process is like for LOS on the G6? It's a bit odd that the only dedicated unofficial thread we had is locked.

Any way to move LineageOS to internal memory and stock ROM to SD? Thanks.

What are the bugs on the LineageOS build?

EvilHowl said:
Any way to move LineageOS to internal memory and stock ROM to SD? Thanks.
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LineageOS is faster on external SD. If you want to swap it around just edit fstab in the boot.img and recovery.img

Valkiry said:
LineageOS is faster on external SD. If you want to swap it around just edit fstab in the boot.img and recovery.img
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Why do you think that?
Our UFS 2.0 memory is waaay faster than a SD card. Even my UHS-III SD card can get only up to ~90MiB/s on writing and our internal memory can get over 400MiB/s.

Is there a thread for the lineage development?

schuck_norrisch said:
Is there a thread for the lineage development?
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Lineage will be official soon, just working on it before releasing it fully.

nima0003 said:
Lineage will be official soon, just working on it before releasing it fully.
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Why? I mean, official is overrated. Isn't it?

nima0003 said:
Lineage will be official soon, just working on it before releasing it fully.
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Thats very good news!
Will it be compatible to the h870ds (dual sim) version?
I'm thinking about getting a g6 but I will not buy it unless it has lineageOS support.
I really appreciate your work. Please make sure to make donations possible, when it is available!
Without lineageOS I don't like to use an android phone anymore..

obermeier said:
Thats very good news!
Will it be compatible to the h870ds (dual sim) version?
I'm thinking about getting a g6 but I will not buy it unless it has lineageOS support.
I really appreciate your work. Please make sure to make donations possible, when it is available!
Without lineageOS I don't like to use an android phone anymore..
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NO

https://www.lineageoslog.com/14.1/h870
Christmas arrived to early this year

locki said:
https://www.lineageoslog.com/14.1/h870
Christmas arrived to early this year
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Pro tip: use open camera so all 3 cams are working

[TOOL][UTILITY][F2FS] Patch Enable F2FS for Non F2FS ROM on F2FS Devices (wayne)

Patch Enable F2FS for Non F2FS ROM on F2FS Devices
Require
-Recovery was support F2FS
-F2FS data partition
-F2FS catch partition
-Any kernel was support F2FS
HOW TO
1. Change data and cache partition to f2fs.
2. Flash any rom e.g MIUI 10, RR, etc.
3. Flash Kernel kernel was support F2FS e.g. BIDENT etc.
4. Flsh this patch
4. Reboot enjoy
Peview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujU97S7FESY
Download: CLICK
Credit: @Harry_ET (Me)
Donate: https://paypal.me/sonosolitario

Harry_ET said:
Patch Enable F2FS for Non F2FS ROM on F2FS Devices
Require
-F2FS data partition
-F2FS catch partition
-Any kernel was support F2FS
HOW TO
1. Change data and cache partition to f2fs.
2. Flash any rom e.g MIUI 10, RR, etc.
3. Flash Kernel kernel was support F2FS e.g. BIDENT etc.
4. Flsh this patch
4. Reboot enjoy
Peview:
Download:CLICK
CreditHarry_ET (Me)
Donate: https://paypal.me/sonosolitario
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And what will happen if the system is formatted in f2fs???!)))

What kernel can I use for Miui, insignuX?

Oceansoul91 said:
What kernel can I use for Miui, insignuX?
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insignuX support f2fs??

Oceansoul91 said:
What kernel can I use for Miui, insignuX?
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You can use any whyreds kernel on 6x. I'm using latest AGNi with Xiaomi.eus MIUI 10.3 rom and it's working fine. Insigniux should also be fine altough I havent tested it yet with f2fs data and cache partitions.
You can find whyred kernels from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development. Do some research yourself and read opening posts. There are mentions if the kernel is f2fs-compatible or wether it works on your android or miui-version.

Oceansoul91 said:
What kernel can I use for Miui, insignuX?
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Nope I tried and it bootloops...

iEstuardo said:
Nope I tried and it bootloops...
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That you have done something wrong, everything is normal with this kernel !!! After each firmware of the kernel, put a patch for a year f2fs
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AlexMDTR said:
And what will happen if the system is formatted in f2fs???!)))
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it will revert back to ext4

I tried InisignuX , Agni and also othe kernel... but nothing it bootloop on 6x.
Anyone has link of Bident?

Fr0nK said:
I tried InisignuX , Agni and also othe kernel... but nothing it bootloop on 6x.
Anyone has link of Bident?
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bident was my kernel and that was vanished due to lazy me, but you can try RA the newest kernel that i build, shared to xda soon

ERROR
I flash it but get "TWRP ERROR 1"

Why the
Code:
background_gc=off
mount option?

verttl said:
You can use any whyreds kernel on 6x. I'm using latest AGNi with Xiaomi.eus MIUI 10.3 rom and it's working fine. Insigniux should also be fine altough I havent tested it yet with f2fs data and cache partitions.
You can find whyred kernels from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development. Do some research yourself and read opening posts. There are mentions if the kernel is f2fs-compatible or wether it works on your android or miui-version.
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Caution! Backup the kernel (boot) in TWRP before flash whyred' kernel. I had flashed EXTENDED KERNEL V63 and my device alway go to fastboot. I must restore boot.