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[GUIDE] OOS v4.0.3 ---> FLASH & ROOT STOCK -OR- CUSTOM ROM WITH EASE & CORRECTLY
If you think that I need to add more information to this guide, please post your request. I'm not able to guess what you want from me to add to this guide.
Thank you!
INTRODUCTION:
This guide is mainly for users who tried flashing OxygenOS v4.x.x the easy and short way (like in post #9 in this thread), which had issues in the process.
I covered the most common issues with flashing OOS v4.x.x in this guide. However, you can use this guide to flash OxygenOS (latest Stable and Beta versions)
and root them OR flash your custom ROM. Just follow the instructions.
Now, you ask “why I decided to write this guide?”. Well here’s my story:
I had FreedomOS v1.7 with Google apps installed (including Dialer and Contacts from OpenGApps), encrypted, official twrp (v3.0.2-1), Xposed (v3.1.1), framework (v87),
AdAway v3.2, YouTube AdAway and SuperSU v2.79 (stable). Also, stock kernel, no Dolby ATMOS or A.R.I.S.E apps.
So, when OOS v4.0 came out, I waited for FreedomOS v2.0 to come out too. Once it did, I downloaded the ROM, OpenGApps, modified twrp .28 and started
the flashing process (I backed up my data first).
First, I flashed twrp .28 (had no problems booting into it), and clean flashed FOS v2.0. I selected “Yes” in “Pin/Pattern backup in data partition”, so I wouldn’t have issues with encryption. I selected the regular apps (for OOS to work properly) and installed the OS.
When it was done, I rebooted the device to the OS. I was confused with the new “dm-verity” message popping from nowhere, but the OS booted successfully.
When I rebooted to the twrp (to install OpenGApps), it asked for a password. I couldn’t enter the right password, because it wouldn’t accept any and it blocked
my access to my internal storage.
I started panicking, looking for answers, and I was afraid that I bricked my phone. However, after some research, I calmed down. I realized that my bootloader was still working and could roll back to OOS v3.2.8 (with stock recovery), which I did. From there I flashed FOS v1.7 and waited for more information about the new Nougat update for OnePlus 3.
Now, I’m using Stock OygenOS v4.0.3 with Stock Kernel (see FAQ #16) and so far, no issues (no dm-verity message or password upon entering modified twrp).
I tried to repeat the dm-verity issue and fixed it (see FAQ #6). I was so frustrated that no one posted a proper guide on how to fix these issues, or they were too advanced. I didn’t want to mess around with the core of the system too much. Therefore, I decided to post a simple-to-follow guide.
DISCLAIMER & IMPORTANT:
I am not responsible for any damages done by this guide. You are tinkering with your phone and held responsible for that. This is not an advanced guide. Therefore, I will refer you to the advanced guides when needed. Furthermore, this guide is based on the issues that I and other users encountered while
flashing OOS v4.x.x ------------>***BACK UP PERSONAL DATA BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER***
This guide is intended for owners of OnePlus 3. But, after some poking in OnePlus 3T forums, you can use this guide. The only differences the OnePlus 3T
have are a newer processor, newer front camera and a different color from OnePlus 3. Make sure to use the appropriate tools (Stock recovery, TWRP,
OxygenOS v4.0.3, etc.) for OnePlus 3T. Again, I will not be responsible for any damages caused by this guide.
Please follow this guide to get rid of: dm-verity, encrypted twrp, encrypt or decrypt your device (as OnePlus 3 comes encrypted by default), change your file system from EXT4 to F2FS (vice versa as well). Also, flash a Marshmallow or Nougat Stock OOS (Stable or Beta versions), root them OR unroot your device, OR flash a custom ROM.
As far as I know, tested and read in forums, Android v6.0.1 (OxygenOS v3.x.x) supports only EXT4 file system, and Android v7.0 (OxygenOS v4.x.x) supports both EXT4 and F2FS file systems. However, F2FS is recommended for Android v7.0 (OxygenOS v4.x.x). When you perform, a full factory reset in OxygenOS v4.x.x, the file system changes from EXT4 to F2FS. ONLY “Data (userdata)” is affected by this. If you want to go back to Marshmallow, OxygenOS v3.x.x will change your file system from F2FS to EXT4 when you sideload it.
OxygenOS v4.0.3 still comes with some issues, bugs, and some rooting services are not fully supported yet (i.e. Xposed for Nougat). Luckily, OnePlus released kernel sources of Nougat, and we need to wait a little longer for Xposed and other rooting services to be supported. Therefore, I advise staying away from it,
for a little while, until those issues are fixed, and new ones don’t pop up. Also, until rooting apps are fully supported. Follow OnePlus community forums and
XDA forums for updates, troubleshooting, and solutions for your issues. MAKE SURE TO BACK UP YOUR PERSONAL DATA, time to time.
Before posting questions or issues or requests, check FAQ and posts in this thread. Thank You!
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
You don't need to download everything in this section, only what you prefer to roll with.
ADB drivers installed on your computer (I have version 1.0.32 installed)
Unlocked bootloader (if you haven't done it yet, follow this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/oneplus-3-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t3398733)
DiskInfo app from the Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.kuder.diskinfo&hl=en
OxygenOS v3.2.8 OTA:
http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3/oneplus_3_oxygenos_3.2.8/
OxygenOS v4.0.3 OTA:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767136075 OR http://otafsc.h2os.com/patch/amazon...ygen_16_OTA_041_all_1702081756_0f1e56a75f.zip
*** Download speeds might be slow. Be patient. ***
OxygenOs Beta 11 (Nougat):
http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3/oneplus_3_oxygenos_openbeta_11/
Stock Recovery v2.0 (compatible with OOS v3.x.x and OOS v4.x.x):
http://oxygenos.oneplus.net.s3.amazonaws.com/recovery_op3.img
Official TWRP (v3.0.2-1 for OxygenOS v3.x.x ; v3.0.3-0 for OxygenOs v4.x.x):
https://twrp.me/devices/oneplusthree.html
Unreleased Official TWRP v3.0.4-1 for Nougat (OxygenOS v4.x.x): *** Recommended for Nougat ***
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/recovery-official-twrp-oneplus-3-3t-t3543391
Unofficial TWRP (v3.0.3-0 for LineageOS v14.1):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-touch-recovery-t3402999
Modified TWRP v3.0.3-x blu_spark v16 from @eng.stk:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23082
SuperSu v2.79 (Stable):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
OpenGApps (latest version):
http://opengapps.org/
Your desired custom ROM (I tested FreedomOS v1.7 and v2.3 and v2.4-CE, Experience ROM v10.1 [Stable and Beta 11], LineageOS v14.1):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/rom-freedomos-1-0-t3409348 (FreedomOS - Stable [v1.7 - OOS v3.2.8 ; v2.3 - OOS v4.0.2])
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/rom-freedomos-ce-1-7-t3470660 (FreedomOS - Beta [v2.4-CE - OOS Beta 11])
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/rom-experience-rom-v1-0-t3522259 (ExperienceOS - Stable and Beta 11 [v10.1])
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/rom-cyanogenmod-14-1-oneplus-3-t3496850 (LineageOS v14.1 - based on Andriod v7.1.1)
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[I][SIZE="4"][B] * I'LL BE USING OOS v4.0.3, OFFICIAL UNRELEASED TWRP v3.0.4-1 AND FreedomOS
v2.3 AS AN EXAMPLE FOR THIS GUIDE. OTHER VERSIONS OF OOS AND TWRP
(PROVIDED) ARE APPLICABLE TO BE USED IN THE GUIDE (ONLY WHAT I TESTED).
[COLOR="Red"][I] * If you don't have dm-verity issue, file system change issue or password
upon entering TWRP, then go to Section C (FLASHING YOUR CUSTOM ROM)
-OR- Section D (FLASHING AND ROOTING STOCK OOS OR UNROOT).
* If you do have dm-verity issue, file system change issue or password upon
entering TWRP, then continue to Section A (DM-VERITY).[/I][/COLOR]
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A - PROCEDURE (DM-VERITY):
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[I][SIZE="4"][CENTER][B]***** Check FAQ #5 before proceeding any further! *****[/B][/CENTER][/I][/SIZE]
Boot to bootloader by holding Volume Up and Power buttons.
Connect the phone to the computer via USB cable.
Go to your ADB folder (for me it is C:\Android\). Press “Shift” and click the right mouse button. Click on “Open command window here”.
In the console write “fastboot devices” to see if your computer recognizes your OnePlus 3.
When you could see that your device is recognized, write “fastboot flash recovery recovery_op3.img” to flash Stock Recovery of OxygenOS.
Disconnect the device, press volume up once, then press the power button once to turn off the phone.
Boot into recovery by holding Volume Down (-) and Power button down for a few of seconds.
Now, for some people, it will ask a password. If not, continue to #9 and ignore #8. If it asks you to enter a password to decrypt your data, choose “Forgot password” and let it erase all your data and let it reboot. (MAKE SURE YOU BACKED UP YOUR PERSONAL DATA BEFOREHAND). Most likely, it will reboot to the OS, so boot it to recovery again. Go to #10.
For those who doesn’t have to enter a password, press “English”. Press “Wipe data and cache” > “Erase everything (Music, pics, etc.)” > “This cannot be undone, continue?”. Moreover, let it wipe your data. Most likely, it will reboot to the OS, so boot it to recovery again. Go to #10.
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[CENTER][I][SIZE="4"][B]AT THIS POINT IF YOU HAD DM-VERITY ERROR/ISSUE, IT SHOULD BE FIXED AND GONE.
IF IT STILL APPEARS, DON'T WORRY IT WILL BE GONE AFTER #12
IT CAME BACK TO ME ONE MORE TIME, BUT I GOT IT FIXED.
***** Check FAQ #6 for more information *****[/B][/I][/SIZE][/CENTER]
Select “English” > “Install from ADB” > “Ok”. Connect your phone to your computer. Go to your ADB folder (for me it is C:\Android\). Press “Shift” and click the right mouse button. Click on “Open command window here”.
In the console, write “adb devices” to see if your computer recognizes your OnePlus 3.
When you could see that your device is recognized, write “adb sideload OnePlus3Oxygen_16_OTA_041_all_1702081756_0f1e56a75f.zip”
to flash OxygenOS v4.0.3. (See FAQ #4 and #17 if you have issues)
Reboot and you have OxygenOS v4.0.3!
Sign-in into your Google account and Download the “DiskInfo” app from the Play Store. Launch it, and press “Data (userdata)”. You should see:
- Encrypted: yes
- Decrypted block device: /dev/block/dm-1
- Mount point: /data
- File system: f2fs
A. If you see that it is in F2FS file system format, proceed to Section C (FLASHING YOUR CUSTOM ROM) OR Section D (FLASHING AND ROOTING STOCK OOS OR UNROOT).
B. However, for some people (for some reason) it does not happen. You would see that your file system format (for userdata) is still on EXT4. Don’t be frustrated. A little bit more work needed to be done. Therefore, go to Section B (CHANGING FILE SYSTEM FORMAT AND ENCRYPTING OR DECRYPTING YOUR DEVICE). It will solve that problem.
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[I][SIZE="4"]* Your phone needs to be encrypted by default. It comes like that from the
manufacturer. See the following links:
1. [url]https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/encrypted-oneplus-3.452572/page-2[/url]
2. [url]http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/10/19/android-6-0-will-finally-require-manufacturers-to-enable-full-disk-encryption-by-default-on-new-devices/[/url]
3. [url]http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/10/android-6-0-re-implements-mandatory-device-encryption-for-new-devices/[/url]
4. [url]https://source.android.com/security/encryption/[/url]
5. [url]http://www.howtogeek.com/141953/how-to-encrypt-your-android-phone-and-why-you-might-want-to/[/url]
6. [url]http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/216560-android-6-0-marshmallow-makes-full-disk-encryption-mandatory-for-most-new-devices[/url]
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B - PROCEDURE (CHANGING FILE SYSTEM FORMAT AND ENCRYPTING OR DECRYPTING YOUR DEVICE):
Go to: Settings > Security & fingerprint > Encryption (located at the bottom). Make sure it says “Encrypt phone (Encrypted)”. To make sure
you will need to do a factory reset.
Now go to: Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. In “Optional” select “Erase internal storage” and press “RESET PHONE”. Confirm by pressing “ERASE EVERYTHING”.
It will reboot to Stock Recovery and wipe your data. When it’s done, it will reboot to the OS.
Again, download the “DiskInfo” app from the Play Store. Launch it, press “Data (userdata)”. Now you should see (it wouldn’t show “Encrypted: yes” at all):
- Mount point: /data
- File system: f2fs
Now go to: Settings > Security & fingerprint > Encryption (located at the bottom). Make sure it says “Encrypt phone” and that you can press it. (DON’T ENCRYPT YOUR PHONE WITH THAT OPTION)
Now you successfully changed your file system to F2FS and decrypted your phone!
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[I][SIZE="4"] * With Official TWRP v3.0.3-0 and modified TWRP v3.0.3-x v16 (from [user=3873953]@eng.stk[/user])
you are able to use the phone in encrypted mode, password request at
boot up and with Stock or rooted OOS v4.0.3 (Also, I tested it myself).
* Therefore, I will ask you to encrypt the phone back again. Proceed with
the following instructions:
[CENTER]***** Check FAQ #9 for more information *****[/CENTER][/I][/SIZE]
Reboot to Stock recovery v2.0
Select “English” > “Install from ADB” > “Ok”. Connect your phone to your computer. Go to your ADB folder (for me it is C:\Android\). Press “Shift” and click the right mouse button. Click on “Open command window here”.
In the console, write “adb devices” to see if your computer recognizes your OnePlus 3.
When you could see that your device is recognized, write “adb sideload OnePlus3Oxygen_16_OTA_041_all_1702081756_0f1e56a75f.zip”
to flash Oxygen OS v4.0.3. (See FAQ #4 and #17 if you have issues)
Reboot your device. Now you back to being encrypted and “userdata” was changed successfully to F2FS file format on Stock Oxygen OS v4.0.3!
Go to Section C (FLASHING YOUR CUSTOM ROM) to properly flash your custom ROM. *** IT’S YOUR CHOICE ***
OR Go to Section D (FLASHING AND ROOTING STOCK OOS OR UNROOT) to remain in stock, root or unroot. *** IT’S YOUR CHOICE ***
C - PROCEDURE (FLASHING YOUR CUSTOM ROM):
Boot to bootloader by holding Volume Up and Power buttons.
Connect the phone to the computer via USB cable.
Go to your ADB folder (for me it is C:\Android\). Press “Shift” and click the right mouse button. Click on “Open command window here”.
In the console write “fastboot devices” to see if your computer recognizes your OnePlus 3.
When you could see that your device is recognized, write “fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.4-1-oneplus3.img” to flash Official Unreleased TWRP v3.0.4-1.
Disconnect the device, press volume up once, then press the power button once to turn off the phone.
Boot into the TWRP by holding Volume Down (-) and Power button down for a few of seconds.
It takes a little bit more time to boot to blu_spark’s, Official and Unofficial TWRPs. Be patient.
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[I][SIZE="4"] * The “PASSWORD UPON ENTERING TWRP” should not be an issue any longer (only
if you followed the whole guide). It is caused by the TWRP being modified
(has an issue with encryption), not being officially released and fully
supported for the Nougat update. Versions “.28”, “.22” and “.19” are known
for that issue. Therefore, DO NOT USE THEM. If one of them works for
you, then use it at your own risk.
[CENTER]***** Check FAQ #9 for more information *****
[/CENTER][/I][/SIZE]
Press “Wipe” > “Advanced Wipe”, and select “Dalvik / ART Cache”, “System”, “Data” and “Cache”. Then swipe “Swipe to Wipe” for a clean flash.
After it’s done, go back to the main menu. Press “Install” and look for your desired custom ROM and press on the zip file to install it.
* I used FreedomOS v2.3 as an example and I didn't have any battery drain issues. (For more information, see FAQ #10)
D - PROCEDURE (FLASHING AND ROOTING STOCK OOS OR UNROOT):
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[I][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"][I] * If you don't have dm-verity issue, file system change issue or password
upon entering TWRP, then go to #1.
* If you came from having dm-verity issue, file system change issue or
password upon entering TWRP (solved by using Procedure A and/or B),
then go to #12.
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Boot to bootloader by holding Volume Up and Power buttons.
Connect the phone to the computer via USB cable.
Go to your ADB folder (for me it is C:\Android\). Press “Shift” and click the right mouse button. Click on “Open command window here”.
In the console write “fastboot devices” to see if your computer recognizes your OnePlus 3.
When you could see that your device is recognized, write “fastboot flash recovery recovery_op3.img” to flash Stock Recovery of OxygenOS.
Disconnect the device, press volume up once, then press the power button once to turn off the phone.
Boot into recovery by holding Volume Down (-) and Power button down for a few of seconds.
Select “English” > “Install from ADB” > “Ok”. Connect your phone to your computer. Go to your ADB folder (for me it is C:\Android\). Press “Shift” and click the right mouse button. Click on “Open command window here”.
In the console, write “adb devices” to see if your computer recognizes your OnePlus 3.
When you could see that your device is recognized, write “adb sideload OnePlus3Oxygen_16_OTA_041_all_1702081756_0f1e56a75f.zip”
to flash OxygenOS v4.0.3. (See FAQ #4 and #17 if you have issues)
Reboot and you have OxygenOS v4.0.3!
A. UNROOT - At this point, if you want to unroot and go back to completely stock, then use this guide: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-how-to-unroot-your-oneplus-3-and-go-back-completely-to-stock.456232/
*** Most of the procedures for unrooting you have already done. Only locking bootloader is left. Good Luck! (YOU CAN STOP HERE)
B. ROOT - Continue to #13
Boot to bootloader by holding Volume Up and Power buttons.
Connect the phone to the computer via USB cable.
Go to your ADB folder (for me it is C:\Android\). Press “Shift” and click the right mouse button. Click on “Open command window here”.
In the console write “fastboot devices” to see if your computer recognizes your OnePlus 3.
When you could see that your device is recognized, write “fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.4-1-oneplus3.img” to flash Official Unreleased TWRP v3.0.4-1.
Disconnect the device, press volume up once, then press the power button once to turn off the phone.
Boot into the TWRP by holding Volume Down (-) and Power button down for a few of seconds.
It takes a little bit more time to boot to blu_spark’s, Official and Unofficial TWRPs. Be patient.
Connect you OnePlus 3 to your computer and copy the SuperSU v2.79 (Stable) to your device.
Pick up your phone. From the main menu, press “Install” and look for the SuperSU v2.79 (Stable zip file). Press it to install the root and after it's done, reboot to the OS.
That's it! Everything should be working properly
(except the bugs and issues on OxygenOS Nougat update).
ENJOY!
CREDITS:
@NevaX1 --------------> For FreedomOS ROM
@jamal2367 -----------> For ExperienceOS ROM
@cpt.macp ------------> For in depth dm-verity remover guide
@Adithya R -----------> For in depth file system formating from EXT4 to F2FS guide
@eng.stk --------------> For modified TWRP that supports F2FS file format
@LELBOT --------------> For in depth dm-verity remover and file system formating from EXT4 to F2FS guides
@Naman Bhalla ------> For in depth bootloader unlocking, flashing TWRP, rooting, nandroid backup guide
@calvinistmac --------> For providing an unroot for OnePlus 3 guide
@Nishidh --------------> For providing OxygenOS v4.0.3 and Beta 11 OTA download links
@jcadduono ----------> For providing Official TWRP
@dianlujitao ----------> For providing Unofficial TWRP and LineageOS 14.1 ROM
@th3g1z ---------------> For providing an easy solution for Dm-verity issue
--------------------------> OnePlus Community and XDA forums for providing with issues, solutions and requests
FAQ (Q&A):
Q: I can’t boot into TWRP! What to do?
A: Try using the previous TWRP or Stock Recovery.
[*]Q: I can’t boot into the OS! What to do?
A: Most likely some of the OS files are damaged or executed incorrectly. Try flashing or sideloading the OS again.
[*]Q: I can’t transfer files to my OP3 after wiping Internal storage OR Data folder/s in TWRP! What to do?
A: Don’t panic. Reboot to TWRP. It will create a folder so you can transfer files again.
[*]Q: I got an error sideloading the OS. Why is that?
A: Sometimes it occurs when the USB cable is wiggled side to side (the process stops at 92% with an error). Try again without touching
or moving the USB cable and the phone. Alternatively, it could be that USB debug is not enabled (not sure about that).
[*]Q: Is there an alternative way to get rid of dm-verity issue?
A: One simple command-line (enable) in bootloader can solve it. Check this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70698410&postcount=112
Otherwise, check this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/fix-device-mapper-verity-simple-trick-t3530685 This guide uses the .28 twrp
(NOT RECOMMENDED, BUT USE TWRP FROM @eng.stk) to use Stock Recovery, which I think is a bit more complex.
OR: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70415499&postcount=33
My guide uses only bootloader, Stock Recovery and TWRP from @eng.stk. Either way, they are the same guides.
[*]Q: The "dm-verity issue" came back after flashing OTA of stock OOS v4.0.2 via the TWRP! What to do?
A: Simply follow "Section A" instructions until #13. After you sideloaded the OTA it will be gone. It happened the second time when I tried to
flash the OTA via TWRP. Therefore, don't flash OTA of stock OOS v4.x.x via TWRPs. Only via Stock Recovery v2.0
I got it fixed only after sideloading the OTA via Stock Recovery v2.0 (Check post #29 for more information)
If it still doesn't work check this thread and read it thoroughly: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/recovery-official-twrp-oneplus-3-t3539129
For more information, read FAQ #12
[*]Q: Your guide to change file format doesn’t work, OR I want to change “Cache” and “System” to F2FS as well. What to do?
A: Simply go to this link and at your own risk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guide-formatting-ext4-to-f2fs-losing-t3352116
Furthermore, @cpt.macp mentioed in post #34 in this thread that "/system and /cache need not to be f2fs . Oneplus Supports only /data
as f2fs and nothing else ."
[*]Q: I can’t log in into Snapchat after a clean flash of my desired custom ROM or after rooting my device. How to fix this?
A: I had the same issue, and it doesn’t occur to everybody. Before DIRTY flashing (wiping System, Cache and Dalvik only) the custom ROM
-OR- rooting your device, install Snapchat and log into it (on stock OOS v4.x.x). It might be a SuperSU (root) issue with Snapchat
(they enforced their security with rooted devices).
Also, OnePlus 3 has an issue with on-screen navigation bar. So, disable it in the "Buttons" menu until OnePlus fixes the glitch/bug.
[*]Q: Why did you choose TWRP v15 from @eng.stk -OR- Official TWRP v3.0.3-0 -OR- Unofficial TWRP v3.0.3-0?
A: They all work with the phone being encrypted, requesting a password on bootup to the OS and support F2FS file system.
.28 – had issues with encryption and F2FS file system, but for some users it works wonders.
.22 and .23 – I did not test, but I have read that .23 worked (decrypted).
.19 – Tested and solved the password issue, but had a mouse pointer in the middle of the TWRP (wasn’t a big deal). Worked in decrypted mode.
P.S. The official TWRP has issues with the name of the device. If you encounter those issues, then let the developer of the ROM
you're using know about it. So, he could fix it (it's a small fix). OR use TWRP v15 from @eng.stk. Unofficial TWRP is to be used
with LineageOS 14.1 & Experience v10 ROMs. Also, here is the reason why: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70593986&postcount=53
Also, Official TWRP v3.0.2-1 doesn't support Nougat. Therefore, you won't be able to boot to this TWRP. Don't use it for Nougat.
[*]Q: I am experiencing a battery drain. Why?
A: Facebook was the main issue for that, but it is now fixed (some users said that it still exists). I use Freedom OS v2.2 and no
issues so far with the battery. I got 5 hours SOT (Screen On Time) with 45% left (on the first day), and 5½ hours SOT with 26%
battery left (on the second day). Now, I think the OS is balanced because I get almost 8 hours of SOT. Try looking for a solution
in the forums. Also, disable mobile data when using WIFI and vise versa. Furthermore, battery life may vary with the applications
you use on a daily basis, screen brightness, how much and long you touch the screen, etc. (See the attached thumbnails)
[*]Q: I am experiencing issues with the Play Store app (It’s stuck on downloading). Is there a fix?
A: When you first launch it, it tries to update itself. It will crash 1-2 times. After that, everything works just fine. Also, uninstall or don’t
install Truecaller app (well known to cause this issue). It was fixed in OOS v4.0.2, but some users still experience this issue.
In addition, if nothing works, then try uninstalling the Play Store app and reinstall it via OpenGApps. For those who are not rooted,
try finding the Play Store app via the web (install it under your own risk, as I'm not responsible for the damages).
[*]Q: Why do you use stock recovery to sideload the OS?
A: First of all, you’re going to sideload OTA of Oxygen OS, which you can’t flash in the TWRP (some people can and you might get dm-verity
issue). Secondly, the stock recovery is simple and easy to use. Thirdly, If you flash the OTA from the official TWRP, you will get a dm-verity
message. Besides, OnePlus provided only with "OTA" zips and not "signed flashable" zips.
THE DM-VERITY ISSUE (CHECK THE FOLLOWING SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION):
https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-maintains-its-dedication-to-security-with-secure-boot/ ; https://www.xda-developers.com/stri...r-correction-to-come-with-android-7-0-nougat/ ;
https://source.android.com/security/verifiedboot/ ; https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/recovery-official-twrp-oneplus-3-t3539129 ;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70574596&postcount=34 ; https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70622726&postcount=97 ;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70622760&postcount=98 ; https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70622849&postcount=102 ;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70622999&postcount=104
[*]Q: What if I want to go back using Oxygen OS v3.2.8 (Andriod v6.0.1) or custom ROMs based on it?
A: Simply instead of using Stock Oxygen OS v4.0.2 OTA in this guide, use Stock Oxygen OS v3.2.8 OTA.
It will bring back EXT4 file system and you can use Xposed.
[*]Q: After clean flashing my Custom ROM in TWRP, I get the following message: "No OS Installed. You Sure You Want
To Reboot". What to do?
A: Try dirty flashing your Custom ROM. (Source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70622460&postcount=5291)
[*]Q: Android System WebView is disabled in the Play Store. When I try to enable it, it won't do anything. Unless I tap
it rapidly and it's still in disabled mode. What to do?
A: No need to worry here. It is normal due to Chrome being the new WebView in Android Nougat.
(Sources: http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/07/20/google-explains-chrome-will-become-webview-android-7-0/ AND https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/Ni35XW6eRR0
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/5ayh5d/android_system_webview_not_enabled/ AND https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/57t1hw/android_system_webview_keeps_disabling/)
[*]Q: Should I flash a custom Kernel (ElementalX or Blu_spark) on a custom ROM?
A: You can, but you might have CPUs being on max load and overheating issues (it's not caused by the kernel itself).
They work best, and only, if you have stock OOS v4.0.2 installed and rooted with SuperSU v2.79 Stable. Yes, for some
users the custom kernels work. But, for some they won't, due to firmware issues. You can try them on your Custom
ROM, but it's not guaranteed to work. The developers of FreedomOS and ExperienceOS solved this issue.
**Some users found a solution by setting SELinux to Permissive mode instead of Enforced.
I do not recommend setting your SELinux in Permissive mode! (as well as the developer of ElementalX)!
For more information, check this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/potential-fix-cpu-battery-drain-aosp-t3543369
Also, check these articles: https://www.xda-developers.com/onep...ng-of-selinux-to-permissive-mode-in-fastboot/ ; https://www.xda-developers.com/onep...lus-33t-bootloader-vulnerability-in-next-ota/
[*]Q: I'm getting the error (cannot read "image.zip") when trying to sideload Stock OOS. Why and how to fix this?
A: For some reason, the thread added a space in the OOS file name. If you copy the file name for Stock OOS v4.0.2 from this thread,
make sure it doesn't have spaces in it (-OR- in any other file -OR- in the console).
** Also, make sure to enable USB Debugging in Developer Options.
** Follow these guidelines separately (if the first one doesn't work, use the second or third guideline):
Reinstall OnePlus Drivers using the attached zip (OnePlus_USB_Drivers_Setup.zip) and try again. In addition,
make sure your file name is not ending with ".zip.zip" or written like that in the console.
Bootup to your OS and connect the phone to the computer (make sure to choose transfer files mode).
Copy Stock OOS v4.0.2 OTA zip to the device and reboot to recovery. Select "Install from Internal Storage",
look for the OTA file and install it.
Read the following threads/posts/articles: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990405&page=2 ;
http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/ ; https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/cannot-read-ota-zip.457965/ ;
https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/504qgv/adb_cannot_read_error/ ; https://www.androidexplained.com/fix-cannot-read-sideload-update/ ;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-how-to-adb-to-push-pull-files-t3372710
[*]Q: Every second song in Google Play Music gets skipped. What to do?
A: Make sure to disable AdAway, then reboot the device. Everything should come back to normal.
P.S. I will add more questions and answers if they get repeated in the forums, or the issue can be solved.
Updates & News:Updates:
January 14th, 2017 ---> Reverted modified TWRP v3.0.3-x v12 from @eng.stk back to v3.0.2-0 v11
(Reason: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70556176&postcount=2540)
January 15th, 2017 ---> Added an introduction section; Modified sections A, B and C for more fluent and easier guidelines; Added one more Q&A
January 20th, 2017 ---> Added Section D (FLASHING AND ROOTING STOCK OOS OR UNROOT) ; Modified sections A, B and C ; Modified FAQ (Q&A)
and added more Q&A ; Updated to OOS v4.0.2, Beta 11, Official TWRP v3.0.3-0, Unofficial TWRP v3.0.3-0, Modified TWRP v14 from blu_spark ;
Modified Intoduction, "Disclaimer & Inportant" and "What will you need?" sections.
January 23rd, 2017 ---> Updated to latest Modified TWRP v3.0.3-x blu_spark v15 from @eng.stk
January 25th, 2017 ---> Added Unreleased Official TWRP v3.0.4-1 for Nougat ; Minor updates to the guide and FAQ.
February 9th, 2017 ---> Added and updated the thread with OxygenOS v4.0.3 ; Added one more FAQ and a new story
February 10th, 2017 ---> Updated to latest Modified TWRP v3.0.3-x blu_spark v16 from @eng.stk
News:
January 14th, 2017 ---> Oxygen OS v4.0.2 coming next week! Confirmed.
(Sources: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/4-0-2-in-works-roll-out-by-next-week-confirmed.488348/ AND https://twitter.com/OnePlus_ITA/status/819200734067617792 AND
http://www.androidsage.com/2017/01/14/oneplus-3-and-3t-oxygen-os-4-0-2/)
January 15th, 2017 ---> We as a community of developers and users, urge OnePlus to release kernel sources by complying with GPLv2.
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-developers-urges-oneplus-to-comply-with-gplv2-and-release-kernel-sources/)
January 18th, 2017 ---> OnePlus said that OxygenOS 4.0 doesn’t use a Debug Kernel
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-oxygenos-4-0-doesnt-use-a-debug-kernel/)
January 20th, 2017 ---> Seems like OnePlus released Kernel Sources for OnePlus 3/3T. Finally!
(Sources: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-releases-android-nougat-kernel-sources-for-the-oneplus-33t/ AND https://github.com/OnePlusOSS/android_vendor_qcom_thulium/commits/oneplus/QC8996_N)
January 20th, 2017 ---> The Best ROMs, Kernels, and Mods for the OnePlus 3
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3-best-stuff/)
January 21st, 2017 ---> Remap your phone’s hardware buttons with "Button Mapper" app
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-...an-app-to-remap-your-phones-hardware-buttons/)
January 21st, 2017 ---> How to move Chrome’s address bar to the bottom without a visual bug?
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/psa-...ar-to-the-bottom-no-longer-causes-visual-bug/)
January 22nd, 2017 ---> Enable this Chrome Flag to Lock Rotation in Fullscreen Videos
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/enable-this-chrome-flag-to-lock-rotation-in-fullscreen-videos/)
January 22nd, 2017 ---> Deeply Integrated Progressive Web Apps (WebAPKs) are Live for Chrome on Android
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/deep...-apps-are-already-live-for-chrome-on-android/)
January 25th, 2017 ---> Open Betas updates are paused for a month for OnePlus 3/3T due to Chinese New Year
(Source: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...s-3-and-3t-will-be-paused-for-a-month.492623/)
January 25th, 2017 ---> Security Analysts Identify a Trojan that Quietly Purchase Apps, a Rootkit that takes over your Device,
and Ransomware that Locks your Device
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/secu...device-and-ransomware-that-locks-your-device/)
January 28th, 2017 ---> An update from @rovo89 about developing Xposed for Nougat
(Source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70773752&postcount=41)
February 1st, 2017 ---> OnePlus got caught red-handed in Benchmark cheating and came clean
(Sources: https://www.xda-developers.com/benc...ght-red-handed-and-what-theyve-done-about-it/ ; http://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-meizu-just-got-busted-benchmark-cheating-746640/)
February 9th, 2017 ---> Two Critical OnePlus 3/3T Bootloader Security Flaws Discovered, One Patched and Other being Addressed
(Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/two-...overed-one-patched-and-other-being-addressed/)
Very easy to follow guide. I ended up at B8 "Now you successfully changed your file system to F2FS and decrypted your phone!". I would like my phone to be encrypted, but if I do it through the OS, TWRP does not accept my password for the data partition?
Thanks so much, mate. This is a really good job which is gong to help to many people
Hi,
thanks :good:
For info: new twrp-3.0.3-x_blu_spark_v12-op3 is out
source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70541197&postcount=2519
@+
Hi, i have oxygen os 4.0.1 rooted and twrp v11 bluspark...But its normal when i deletet some file i dont see immeditely the free space unti i reboot the phone...this happened sometimes and sometimes not...Its a bug?
I have flash as you post, when flash done i check file system by diskinfo, it displayed "userdata not mounted". how do i fix it. plz help me. thank you very much.
Lol this is just what I did:
1. Flash latest @eng.stk TWRP, swipe to allow modifications
2. Wipe system, data, cache
3. Install 1.4GB 4.0.1 zip
4. Wipe dalvik and cache
5. On Mount, check Mount /system as read-only
6. Reboot to system
You now have stock 4.0.1 system, kernel, and recovery.
7. Boot to recovery. TWRP is overwritten by the OOS 4.0.1 recovery.
8. Wipe everything. /data is now f2fs
Optional: flash TWRP, swipe to allow modifications, and do not check Mount /system as read-only to keep it.
No issues at all.
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using XDA Labs
Thank you! Solved my problem with Dm-Verity. Do you think, for the future *4.0.2* update or whatever number will be, that we will be able to flash OTA via TWRP or we'll need stock recovery? Only full zip with TWRP?
You might want to change that TWRP v12 back to v11. Eng.stk found some issues with v12 and pulled it.
And great guide BTW ?
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using Tapatalk
Greetings ?,
After reading this guide i just need to ask several thinks to make clear.
Recently my brothers give me his op3 as he changes to op3t ; . I want to change the phone font and afaik its to impossible to do so without root.
Im currently on 4.0 ; will this guide applicable on my phone ? Or is there a way to change font without root. Thanks in advance
laupuy said:
Hi,
thanks :good:
For info: new twrp-3.0.3-x_blu_spark_v12-op3 is out
source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70541197&postcount=2519
@+
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I cant't download it from that thread v12 - says file might have been deleted.
mit2nil said:
I cant't download it from that thread v12 - says file might have been deleted.
Click to expand...
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Go to the thread's Downloads tab, download the first file. Ugh it was just mentioned above that v12 was removed.
Sent from my Lenovo A3300 using XDA Labs
VincentJoshuaET said:
Go to the thread's Downloads tab, download the first file. Ugh it was just mentioned above that v12 was removed.
Sent from my Lenovo A3300 using XDA Labs
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Yup my bad. I was on first page and just used reply button. Never mind.
Answers to your concerns:
I apologize for the late response. I was doing a bit of research to answer all of your questions.
Thank you for your patience!
jackiass said:
Very easy to follow guide. I ended up at B8 "Now you successfully changed your file system to F2FS and decrypted your phone!". I would like my phone to be encrypted, but if I do it through the OS, TWRP does not accept my password for the data partition?
Click to expand...
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Seems like "sideload"ing OOS v4.0.1 didn't change your file system, correct?
I would recommend to start over. When you are done B7, "sideload" OOS v4.0.1 to encrypt the device again. After that's done, continue to section C.
Crazyhat said:
Thanks so much, mate. This is a really good job which is gong to help to many people
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You're welcome!
Thank you!
I tried very hard on gathering the right information and doing the testing on my OP3.
I almost got it bricked because of OOS v4.0.0, so I decided to post an easy to follow guide.
laupuy said:
Hi,
thanks :good:
For info: new twrp-3.0.3-x_blu_spark_v12-op3 is out
source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70541197&postcount=2519
@+
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Thank you very much! I have updated the thread.
UPDATE: Reverted back to v11 due to data corruption issues.
playerboys10 said:
Hi, i have oxygen os 4.0.1 rooted and twrp v11 bluspark...But its normal when i deletet some file i dont see immeditely the free space unti i reboot the phone...this happened sometimes and sometimes not...Its a bug?
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I think it's not normal and you should see an immediate change in your free space.
I couldn't find any information about that.
Your best options are to follow this guide (if you didn't already) AND/OR post this issue in OnePlus 3 community forums.
yohan_xda said:
I have flash as you post, when flash done i check file system by diskinfo, it displayed "userdata not mounted". how do i fix it. plz help me. thank you very much.
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Did you "sideload" stock OOS in stock recovery OR flash custom ROM via TWRP (I think this one)?
Also, where did you stop (section and number)?
VincentJoshuaET said:
Lol this is just what I did:
1. Flash latest @eng.stk TWRP, swipe to allow modifications
2. Wipe system, data, cache
3. Install 1.4GB 4.0.1 zip
4. Wipe dalvik and cache
5. On Mount, check Mount /system as read-only
6. Reboot to system
You now have stock 4.0.1 system, kernel, and recovery.
7. Boot to recovery. TWRP is overwritten by the OOS 4.0.1 recovery.
8. Wipe everything. /data is now f2fs
Optional: flash TWRP, swipe to allow modifications, and do not check Mount /system as read-only to keep it.
No issues at all.
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using XDA Labs
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Yes, that might be the easy way when you have no issues. But, this guide deals with common issues (dm-verity, twrp password etc.) users face when they tried to update to OOS v4.0.x
If you'll face these issues in the future, you'll know where to find the related guide to fix them.
Hurizen said:
Thank you! Solved my problem with Dm-Verity. Do you think, for the future *4.0.2* update or whatever number will be, that we will be able to flash OTA via TWRP or we'll need stock recovery? Only full zip with TWRP?
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You are very welcome!
You could flash OTA via TWRP (full size zip and not the small 40mb zip), but I'm afraid that it might "break your root" (you wouldn't have it anymore). It can be fixed by flashing SuperSU.
Technically, you could dirty flash (wipe System, Cache and Dalvik only) the new OTA. If you would have issues after dirty flashing, post your bugs/issues, and most likely you would have to clean flash the OTA.
Give it a try (backup your personal data and dirty flash) or wait for user feedback on the new OTA.
VincentJoshuaET said:
Go to the thread's Downloads tab, download the first file. Ugh it was just mentioned above that v12 was removed.
Sent from my Lenovo A3300 using XDA Labs
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Thank you for replying back to him! I appriciate it!
mit2nil said:
I cant't download it from that thread v12 - says file might have been deleted.
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I appologize about that. I have updated the thread.
Explorer23 said:
You might want to change that TWRP v12 back to v11. Eng.stk found some issues with v12 and pulled it.
And great guide BTW
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using Tapatalk
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With a bit of delay, I've put back the link to v11.
Thank you, and I hope it helped you!
dinesh7208 said:
Greetings ,
After reading this guide i just need to ask several thinks to make clear.
Recently my brothers give me his op3 as he changes to op3t ; . I want to change the phone font and afaik its to impossible to do so without root.
Im currently on 4.0 ; will this guide applicable on my phone ? Or is there a way to change font without root. Thanks in advance
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Personally, I don't mess around with fonts. But, this guide will be applicable for rooting your phone.
Check the following threads for the fonts: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/change-font-t3426785
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/how-to-change-font-one-plus-3-t3434351
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t3219827
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/cb7-custom-fonts-t3509759
I hope they help.
I wish I had found this guide before but never mind. I was following original rooting guide by Naman on my OP3 running stock OOS 4.0.1. I used twrp v28 of blue spark and as observed by many I ended up in encryption issues and couldn't take nandroid backup so I didn't proceed.
Now, it seems it has been fixed with latest twrp (v11) by blue spark. My /data partition is already f2fs and cache is /ext4.
What steps should I follow to get back correct recovery and hopefully root as well? I am hoping that I do not need to sideload 4.0.1.
mit2nil said:
I wish I had found this guide before but never mind. I was following original rooting guide by Naman on my OP3 running stock OOS 4.0.1. I used twrp v28 of blue spark and as observed by many I ended up in encryption issues and couldn't take nandroid backup so I didn't proceed.
Now, it seems it has been fixed with latest twrp (v11) by blue spark. My /data partition is already f2fs and cache is /ext4.
What steps should I follow to get back correct recovery and hopefully root as well? I am hoping that I do not need to sideload 4.0.1.
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I've had all of the issues in this guide. So, I decided to post one because nobody posted in-depth guide to deal with OOS v4.0.1
Also, TWRP v28 has issues with encryption being on and F2FS issues too. It caused all of my problems. I was a bit lucky to find TWRP v19 (had a mouse pointer in the middle of the TWRP, no big deal). It worked with EXT4 and F2FS file systems but wasn't perfect due to working only in decrypted mode.
It seems like you don't have any issues. Am I correct? (No password request in TWRP, dm-verity message)
If you don't, go to section "C - PROCEDURE (FLASHING YOUR CUSTOM ROM)".
About file system - leave it be. Only "/data" should be F2FS, "/Cache" and "/System" as EXT4. To much work to change them to F2FS and TWRP formats them to EXT4 when you wipe them.
dbabaev21 said:
I've had all of the issues in this guide. So, I decided to post one because nobody posted in-depth guide to deal with OOS v4.0.1
Also, TWRP v28 has issues with encryption being on and F2FS issues too. It caused all of my problems. I was a bit lucky to find TWRP v19 (had a mouse pointer in the middle of the TWRP, no big deal). It worked with EXT4 and F2FS file systems but wasn't perfect due to working only in decrypted mode.
It seems like you don't have any issues. Am I correct? (No password request in TWRP, dm-verity message)
If you don't, go to section "C - PROCEDURE (FLASHING YOUR CUSTOM ROM)".
About file system - leave it be. Only "/data" should be F2FS, "/Cache" and "/System" as EXT4. To much work to change them to F2FS and TWRP formats them to EXT4 when you wipe them.
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I do have both issues DM verity message as well as encryption issue. I just stopped doing any further changes and decided to keep using phone as it after I hit password encryption issue with TWRP as I couldn't take nandroid backup.
mit2nil said:
I do have both issues DM verity message as well as encryption issue. I just stopped doing any further changes and decided to keep using phone as it after I hit password encryption issue with TWRP as I couldn't take nandroid backup.
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Then start from the beginning.
I was scared to death that I bricked my phone, but managed to get out quickly.
LAST PERSONALLY Verified as working and "stable"*: GAPPS, 8/19 GAPPS
First and foremost, I'm simply compiling this for the OnePlus 6 and am making some small tweaks to include Opengapps and not only Go Apps in the builds.
The parent for this by phhusson can be found at [Resurrection Remix] [Unofficial] [2018-05-19] Phh-Treble
Next the most important information where to get the most current build of the ROM: Google Drive
For now I suggest the version ending in -go such as: 'rr_6_1_180616_system-arm64-ab-go.img.xz' as the '-gapp' is in development, I expect a number of builds over the next few days as I finally the build scripts and then the rate to tapper off to every two weeks or as there are changes that seem to warrant it, I'm not building nightly for no reason, as RR 6.1 is reasonable stable at this time.
Note: Attached (build.sh) is the build script currently being used, it is a work in progress. and will be updated in case you more regular builds. You will need 12GB of Ram Ubuntu 16.04+ (I'm using 18.04 now, but I started with 16.04) and at least 360GB (SSD recommended) to build, and upto 6 hours for the initial run and then 2 for ever additional run.
Many thanks to phhusson for allowing me to post this based off of his work.
Changes, when I have something to report. Not all build will:
The 7/7 build includes a number of patches recommended by DocRambone.
Overlay support to force Apps fullscreen, Under Display->Advanced
Some cleanups to the UI for the round corners
Better LED support
The 7/8 build is the same as 7/7, but includes July security patches, I built it in order to match the official release.
The 7/24 build is again to match the official release
The 8/19 build is again to match the official release, note regression in status bar height I'm looking into.
Second post: will have details on what is working and not
Third Post: will have full instructions on installation, backup restore based on my experiences
* Stable is relative, for me if I consider it usable from day to day it is stable.
As of 8/11/2018
In the GAPPS version
Working:
Fingerprint
Camera (Front and Back) + Flash (Also got the OnePlus Camera working*)
Speaker
Wifi (Some cut outs seen, this is not unique to this ROM and is dependent on the access port some are worse than others, no clue why)
Bluetooth
GPS
Brightness
Slider for Notifications as of 6/18 build
Mobile Data/Voice (tested dual SIMM is working)
Google Apps
Root (using magisk 16.3), told but have not personally tested that 16.4 without changes works as well
Ambient (works serious effect on battery see next post)
Full Screen Aspect Ratio Display->Advanced 7/07/2018 build+
More fully functional LED Improved for at least mounting USB sticks in 7/7 build
USB Host - Fixed for at least mounting USB sticks in 7/24 build
Bluetooth Phone audio is on the local headset. - Fixed in 7/24 build
Seems working NFC working 5.1.11 Vendor and Boot, not working with previous to 5.1.9 Vendor and Boot I have nothing to connect to to fully test
Not Working:
The Notch hides content (need to wait for P)
Unknown:
Camera Quality: I do little with the camera and am no photographer, so I can say nothing about quality, only it installed and took pictures
VaSU# said:
volte kinda works you can receive messages and calls and can send messages but cant call "out"
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Please let me know if anything is missing, or needs to be added
Instructions to flash, backup ...
WARNING: With 5.1.8 I had no WIFI, so I suggest sticking to 5.1.6 to 5.1.7 FOR THE MOMENT
Instructions to flash, backup ...
Total time required about 90 minutes
Pre-Reqs:
First and foremost:
Start with at least 5.1.6 (or greater, as of writing 5.1.7 was the lastest), there are Treble fixes in 5.1.6 we need.
Second
verify you have a good USB cable (the Red one shipped with the phone is best)
Three
download the oneplus drivers and abd
- USB Drivers: OnePlus 6 USB Drivers for Windows
- ADB/Fastboot: ADB/Fastboot latest mini
Install both to your local system
Four
Download the latest TWRP (get both the img and zip files)
TWRP for OnePlus 6
Five
Download the files(Treble OP6 Files 5.1.6) from:
GUIDE] How to flash Treble roms on OnePlus 6
Extract and keep: vbmeta.img (if you are on 5.1.X where is the boot version you can keep the boot.img as well, if not discard).
Six
Download the lastest Oxygen OS ZIP and bootloader from:
[OnePlus 6][ROM][OTA][Oxygen OS] Mirrors for official Oxygen OS ROMs and OTA updates
As of writing this is:
5.1.6 full image: OnePlus6Oxygen_22_OTA_010_all_1806070151_ad8b19ed516e78.zip
5.1.6 boot: OnePlus6Oxygen_22_OTA_010_all_1806070151_boot.img
Seven
Download Device ID:
Device+ID APK
Eight
Download Magisk for Treble:
Magisk modified for treble
Since as of 6/2018 the default magisk does not support Treble we need a special version I suggest: Magisk-v16.3-factory-faizauthar12-20180406.zip as teh latest I could find with support.
Nine
Recommended download fastboot installable 5.1.6 (or latest build):
[ROM][STOCK][FASTBOOT][OP6] Stock Fastboot ROMs for OnePlus 6
Ten
Include Overlay/Ambient Display.
Download APK at: [Overlay] Enable Night Light, Auto-Brightness, Ambient Display & more on Treble ROM
Eleven
OnePlus Camera:
OnePlus Camera APK's
Finally
Download RR 6.0 for Treble compiled after 7/08/2018:
Either download the gapps or go version (gapps is still a work in progress when I wrote this)
ROMs Google Drive
Getting Ready:
WARNING: you will loss all data on your phone, backup anything you want or need, first.
Make sure you can get to fastboot (enable "Advanced Reboot" in developers options and make sure that you can enter on a reboot by pressing volume-down and power at the same time)
Make sure you are on 5.1.6+ (5.1.6 was the latest firmware upon writing this)
Remove Any security you have set (just to be safe)
Reboot to fastboot (bootloader)
run:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
"You will be greeted with a Unlock Bootloader Warning page, Hit the Vol button to select Yes and turn it Blue and Hit the Power Button to Execute the selection, allow your device to reboot"
Backup EFS
If you have not already I'd recommend backing up EFS (to do so you need to be rooted, or else use TWRP):
Preferred, if rooted simply open a terminal and run:
Code:
su
dd if=/dev/block/sdf2 of=/sdcard/modemst1.bin bs=2048
dd if=/dev/block/sdf3 of=/sdcard/modemst2.bin bs=2048
Copy these files someplace safe!
If not rooted reboot to fastboot (bootloader):
Ensure that the latest twrp is in the same directory as fastboot (C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot) and run (3.2.1 was the lastest as of writing this):
Code:
fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
This will boot the phone into twrp
Allow modification
Select backup
select only EFS and Modem
enter a meaningful name
swipe to backup
click "Reboot System" -> "Do not Install" for TWRP if asked.
You can now locate the backup under /storage/TWRP/BACKUPS and move it to a safe location off the phone.
Backup the Phone
Recommended if you care: Backup your entire phone using TWRP as well:
Ensure that the latest twrp is in the same directory as fastboot (C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot) and run (3.2.1 was the lastest as of writing this):
- fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
This will boot the phone into twrp
Allow modification
Select backup
Select Everything except EFS and Modem
enter a meaningful name
swipe to backup
click "Reboot System" -> "Do not Install" for TWRP if asked.
You can now locate the backup under /storage/TWRP/BACKUPS and move it to a safe location off the phone.
Installing RR:
Finally we are ready to install RR (or any other Treble ROM), on the OnePlus 6. You will need a build from 6/7/2018 or later to have the required Vender-Hal to be present.
You will need to locate and install the AB version for the OnePlus 6.
Note: I'm using RR from 6/13 as the base for the guide: system-arm64-ab-gapps.img
SEE FIRST POST FOR CURRENT DOWNLOAD LOCATION I compiled this using phhusson's (Orginial Build Scripts)
instructions and a bit of setup on Linux. However most Treble base ROM's should work so long as they are from after 6/7/2018 in a similar manor.
* Remember this will wipe your device and you will loss all data *
First
boot in to fastboot (bootloader):
We need to go back to TRWRP and wipe internal storage and data to be safe, as the -w option to do so when flashing is not working for me.
- fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
This will boot the phone into twrp
Allow modification
Select Wipe
Advanced Wipe
Select Cache, Data and "Internal Storage"
Swipe to Wipe
Click back until you are at the main menu
Click on Reboot
Click on Bootloader -> "Do not Install" for TWRP if asked.
Second
Flash the new ROM:
Flash vbmeta.img to remove validation
Code:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
To be safe flash a default boot image (5.1.6 in this case)
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
Next reboot into recovery (you need to do this with volume down +Power, or selecting from bootload):
In stock recovery select English
Select Wipe Data and Cache
Reset system settings->yes->done
Wipe Cache->Yes->done
Erase everything->Thiscan not be undone, continue->done
back
Advanced
Reboot to fastboot->Reboot to fastboot
Now flash a the new ROM:
- fastboot flash system_a system-arm64-ab-gapps.img
- fastboot flash system_b system-arm64-ab-gapps.img
Three
reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
You will see the "andorid" boot screen (this is different that the Oxygen one) and being the first boot it could take a while. If you see no boot screen or it does not boot (give 10 minutes), then you likely need to repeat these steps again. If you boot into RR then continue.
You may get a Vender image mistake error ignore it it only appewars on boot.
Skip the Setup by clicking all four corners top left->top right->bottom right->bottom left (it my take more than one try), at this point you have no networking, that is what we want.
Suggestion make backup here as you have a working OS! -- Instructions to follow
Four
Move over required files: You now have RR installed and working:
Enable developer mode and then enable Advanced Reboot
Then copy over gapps-nano, Device+ ID.apk, magisk-manager apk and magisk installer zip to the phone
To get the magisk manager you need to extract it from the zip as I cloud not get the normal one to install. Extract the zip: Magisk-v16.3-factory-faizauthar12-20180406.zip copy common\magisk.apk to the phone
Five
Deal with: "Play Services not Certified by Google":
Install Device+ID (APK downloaed above) and Open
Once done open the second line shows the GSF ID for this device
Android Register GSF
Login using a gmail account (I suggest the one you use for the playstore)
Enter the GSF in the field, now we wait about 5 to 10 minutes for it to propigate
Reboot the phone as we want paly services to start fresh
First add a wIFI network.
Critical do not let any apps update until you have registered playstore, so if you see a notification saying downloading, select and click pause. Doing so with the updated 6/17 paystore resulted in a black screen where you would enter your password, no know work around other than reset if this happens.
click on playstore it should now start
Now login to your account and you should be go (it may take more than one attempt no idea why).
Now enable the update if previously paused
Update all Apps from the playstore before continuing, this may take a while give it 10 minutes
Optional: If you want remove Device+ID now (but I leave it as it is an easy way to get information).
You now have a working Playstore, if you have hung downloads then you may need to clear the cache for play services and the playstore I assume the unregistered might be the cause of them getting messed up.
Five
Install magisk:
Ensure you copied magisk zip and also the magisk manager apk to your phone, do not open, but click Done
Install the magisk manager, by locating the file in filemanager and selecting it.Reboot into fastbboot (bootloader) mode
Load TWRP:
Code:
fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
Install
Select the magisk zip from the filesystem and flash
clear cache
Reboot->System (If asked about installing TWRP swipe to install)
Allow the phone to fully boot
Suggested: Reboot the phone
Suggested: disable checks for updates as 5.7 does not work with this build.
Root is now setup.
Six
Installer th onPlus camera:
Many people want the one plus camera, copy the apk downloaed above to the phone.
Open and install via a file manager
Seven
resize Data (as it will be only 11GB), the partitioon will be larger, depending on your devide se we will use TWRP and resize2fs to grow it.
Reboot into fastbboot (bootloader) mode
Load TWRP:
Code:
fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
Advanced->Terminal
Code:
resize2fs /dev/block/sda17
Reboot System
Eight
Recommended, make a backup of your hard work:
Reboot into fastbboot (bootloader) mode
Load TWRP:
Code:
fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
Select backup
Select Everything except EFS and Modem (as I'm unsure exactly which you need)
enter a meaningful name
swipe to backup
click "Reboot System" -> Swipe to reboot
Once back in RR copy the backup off the phone
Eight
Start using your OnePlus 6 with RR 6.0, rooted and with GAPPS
Nine
Upgrading:
Upgrading is simply replacing the system partitions and only these paritions (tested going from 6/13->6/16->6/17 builds)
Boot into fastboot (advanced reboot options)
Now flash the new system files:
- fastboot flash system_a new_system-arm64-ab-gapps.img
- fastboot flash system_b new_system-arm64-ab-gapps.img
Load TWRP:
Code:
fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
Select Wipe
Advanced Wipe
Select Cache (and only Cache)
Swipe to Wipe
Reboot System
Ten
Restoring a Backup from TWRP
*This is a work in progress I can not work out how to do so safely*
Code:
fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
Select Restore
Select the backup
Select Everything (other than EFS and Modem!)
Got to the main menu
Select Wipe
Advanced Wipe
Select Cache (and only Cache)
Swipe to Wipe
Reboot Fastboot
Eleven
Night Light, Ambient Display, requires Root:
My suggestion is not to do this if you care abut battery as I've seen major drain (even with Ambient display disabled, testing this).
Copy the apk downloaded framework-res__auto_generated_rro.apk to /vendor/overlays
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /vendor
cp <location of file> /vendor/overlay
chcon u:object_r:vendor_overlay_file:s0 /vendor/overlay;chcon u:object_r:vendor_overlay_file:s0 /vendor/overlay/framework-res__auto_generated_rro.apk
Reboot
Comments:
TWRP does not boot if flashed onto RR (the TWRP logo appears but it will not boot), this is currently only go to protect you from using the OnePlus Recovery and messing up RR. Flashing TWRP does not affect booting into RR.
TWRP DOES handle encryption without an issue, even a wrong first pin is not an issue
TWRP making a backup of Treble ROM, backup everything for now: Data, Boot, System, System Image, Vendor, Vendor Image.
If you have problems with hung downloads from the Playstore: Pending hung PlayStore
Wifi can be flaky (appearently this is a more general issue as even stock had some issues, I fixed them by only using either 2.4 or 5Mhz wireless, if I had both active I had constant disconnects.
Worst case, to recovery, back to Oxygen 5.1.6 if you end up in a boot loop stuck booting to rtecovery, etc:
- flash-all.bat
Reboot into recovery (you need to do this with volume down +Power, or selecting from bootload):
In stock recovery select English
Select Wipe Data and Cache
Reset system settings->yes->done
Wipe Cache->Yes->done
Erase everything->This can not be undone, continue->done
back
Advanced
Reboot to fastboot->Reboot
Load TWRP:
Code:
fastboot.exe boot twrp-3.2.1-0-enchilada.img
Copy the Oxygen full ROM back to the phone
Code:
adb push OnePlus6Oxygen_22_OTA_010_all_1806070151_ad8b19ed516e78.zip /sdcard
In TWRP
Install
Select OnePlus6Oxygen_22_OTA_010_all_1806070151_ad8b19ed516e78.zip
Go back to the root and select Advanced Wipe
Select Wipe
Advanced Wipe
Select Cache, Data and "Internal Storage"
Click on Reboot->Recovery (select Do not Install)
English
Wipe Cach and Data
Wipe Everything
Reboot
The phone will reboot same as the day it was made
If it does not then please refer to:
Mega Unbrick Guide for A Hard Bricked OnePlus 6
Note: Always boot fully at least once (I suggest twice and the first one is configuring android) before trying any steps above again.
Best of Luck, see a typo let me know
ERIC
thank you for this
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Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
Thank you for putting so much hard work on this. Really much appreciated, will give it a try.
Might be a noob question, but due to treble, is the camera quality the same with the OnePlus app?
saintxseiya said:
Might be a noob question, but due to treble, is the camera quality the same with the OnePlus app?
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No.
Great rom, I especially like the fact that I can choose to install without gapps (prefer fdroid). One thing that is missing is ambient display, hopefully it will be fixed sooner or later.
Stock OOS Cam on RR. Isn't that huge news? Wow! :good:
Abaddon said:
No.
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Have you tried this yourself? Ignore the treble part of his comment, but why would stock cam on OOS vs stock cam on custom ROM give different results in terms of picture quality?
Pat123 said:
Stock OOS Cam on RR. Isn't that huge news? Wow! :good:
Have you tried this yourself? Ignore the treble part of his comment, but why would stock cam on OOS vs stock cam on custom ROM give different results in terms of picture quality?
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same quality here
Pat123 said:
Stock OOS Cam on RR. Isn't that huge news? Wow! :good:
Have you tried this yourself? Ignore the treble part of his comment, but why would stock cam on OOS vs stock cam on custom ROM give different results in terms of picture quality?
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Never said anything about results, only that it could be installed and works, (takes pictures), personally I do little with the camera and am not photographer, but it can be installed (link above) and installed.
Updated the working to remove any confusion.
Maibol said:
same quality here
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Could you post some comparison pics? Including portrait shots.
Would be awesome.
saintxseiya said:
Could you post some comparison pics? Including portrait shots.
Would be awesome.
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sorry bro celebrating today with the family too much beer .....
So seeing this not even a month after the release of the op6 makes me happy and hopeful that we get a fully working RR-OS for the OP6 in the near future !
Pat123 said:
Stock OOS Cam on RR. Isn't that huge news? Wow! :good:
Have you tried this yourself? Ignore the treble part of his comment, but why would stock cam on OOS vs stock cam on custom ROM give different results in terms of picture quality?
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because Oneplus doesnt release blobs for camera
Pat123 said:
Stock OOS Cam on RR. Isn't that huge news? Wow! :good:
Have you tried this yourself? Ignore the treble part of his comment, but why would stock cam on OOS vs stock cam on custom ROM give different results in terms of picture quality?
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It will never be the same as OOS stock. Because aside from there is no device tree provided by OnePlus, they will never release the camera blobs due to licensing issues. Once we get a stable and proper gcam port. It'll be better than the stock OOS cam or close
is a beautiful Rom, will there be an adaptation for twrp? I have to use the gapps, because at the go version Wear OS does not work. and in the gapp version would be nice if the smartbar was running. Unfortunately, the kill app does not work ( I can not use xposed, then my bank app will not work anymore
unix2208 said:
is a beautiful Rom, will there be an adaptation for twrp? I have to use the gapps, because at the go version Wear OS does not work. and in the gapp version would be nice if the smartbar was running. Unfortunately, the kill app does not work ( I can not use xposed, then my bank app will not work anymore
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TWRP not for now as treble is build as an image, but you should be able to flash using twrp just switch to img (though I have not tested that).
The GApps version is posted the 6/18 is working great, see second post.
As for Banking I'm unsure if any Treble based ROM passed the checks, as with or without root, as they appear as unsigned.
As for smartbar, I'll give it a try when I get a chance, as I do not use it personally.
ERIC
So safetynet won't pass?
OOS stable for Oneplus 6T Global
This thread is an attempt to make things clean for OP6T users.
It will contain latest zip links for OOS stable.
It will contain a brief guide on how to root, install TWRP , how to update with or without those elements.
6T global edition is supported by thread readers and me, and T Mobile converted specific concerns will be handled by community under the supervision of @Scott, thanks to him for the help.
It will not contain basics like ADB and Fastboot connection with a computer. Experiment, read, there are many and many tutorials on the internet for that. Don’t forget there is a world outside XDA and that you can perform a search on any search engine to grab information.
It will not cover by decision the ‘patching boot.img’ method for gaining root. It’s not necessary to use it when we have a working TWRP and Fastboot. If you want to try it search on the internet about ‘extracting boot.img from payload.bin’ and then use Magisk Manager to patch it.
Please NO discussion about: Magisk itself, custom kernels, debloating (whatever method you want to use), custom ROMS… Only STOCK STABLE OOS.
If you just want to flash custom kernels, no need to have TWRP, Ex Kernel Manager and Franco Kernel Manager for example can take care of that (see Play Store to grab those apps), and backup your stock kernel.
ALWAYS USE LATEST VERSIONS of the different tools used. Don’t ask for help if you’re using 6 months old TWRP or Magisk. Update it first.
First a bit of what I have understood about our phone, and its main specificity, i.e A/B slots.
A/B slots, what else ?
This structure is meant to enable to have two different versions of the SAME ROM, one slot will contain the previous version of the ROM, the other slot will contain the updated one. If you are on slot A and running 10.3.0, the update process will lead to have 10.3.0 on slot A and 10.3.1 on slot B. On next boot the bootloader will automatically boot updated one (i.e slot B will be flagged as the active one). In case of issues during boot process the bootloader will switch the active slot back to the ‘old’ version(here slot A) that was booting fine.
This means that IT’S NOT a dual boot feature!! If you want to run a custom ROM it’s better to have the same custom ROM on both slots and not a mix of OOS and custom ROM. But that’s already OT so let’s stay focus, each custom ROM should provide clear instructions about that.
Having a slot phone means that there is no Recovery partition. So if you ‘fastboot flash boot twrp.img’ it will overwrite your boot partition and thus the ROM kernel and can lead to issues. The .img file is only meant to be temporarly booted. Recovery (stock or TWRP) is a part of the boot ramdisk.
Some simple facts about slots and flashing in TWRP:
Flashing a whole ROM (OOS for example) will automatically flash it to the currently inactive slot and switch it to be the active one (that works also with stock recovery, when performing a ‘local update’)
Flashing a ROM overwrites completely the boot partition (in recent Android versions, flashing process is using partition RAW images and not files like it was before): that means that TWRP and Magisk (if present) will be ERASED.
Flashing TWRP installer will flash it AUTOMATICALLY ON BOTH SLOTS (and will erase Magisk if present)
Magisk (and GAPPS but it only applies to custom ROMs), when flashed with TWRP is only flashed in ACTIVE slot. That’s why you must REBOOT to recovery BEFORE flashing Magisk to have it installed on the active updated slot. And that explains why you must flash it last.
That said, if you stay on OOS, YOU DON’T care about slots, just remember those basics to understand why you have to respect some steps, and let the recovery take care of slots. Messing manually with them results often in soft bricks
Downloads
OOS stable full signed zips: thanks to @Some_Random_Username, @Titokhan, @trollavin (their thread here)
If the above doesn’t work anymore just let me know I’ll find something else.
FYI you can still go to Oneplus website but they take time to update it to latest version… And there is no archives.
XDA:DevDB Information
OOS Stable thread support, ROM for the OnePlus 6T
Contributors
Striatum_bdr, Scott
ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2020-02-05
Last Updated 2020-02-06
Rooting
CHANGELOGS
OOS 10.3.4:
System
Updated launcher version to 4.1.6
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.05
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Phone
Fixed the issue with default country in assisted dialing when SIM2 is in roaming state
Newly added Work-Life Balance to help prioritize notifications and allocate time wisely (India only)
Newly added Epic Games in Game Space (India only)
OOS 10.3.3:
System
Fixed the issue with a black screen randomly appearing while playing games
Updated GMS package to 2020.02
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.04
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Network updates
Integrated VoLTE & VoWifi support for Telenor – Denmark
Integrated VoWifi support for RJIO – India
Phone
Newly added OpSoprts features in the shelf
Added OnePlus Roaming feature: choose a plan without worrying about the SIM card while traveling
Cloud Sync updates [India only]
Updated the CloudService to Version 2.0
OOS 10.3.2:
Changelog 10.3.2
System
• Fixed the screen flickering issue while swiping up to unlock
• Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
• Updated Android security patch to 2020.02
OOS 10.3.1:
Changelog 10.3.1
System
Fixed the issue with a black screen appearing after unlocking the device using fingerprint
Fixed the issue with the animation logo while rebooting the device
Fixed the issue with device heating up while charging
Fixed the random disconnection issue with 5Ghz Hotspot
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Updated Android security patch to 2019.12
Camera
Optimized the image preview time in the Pro mode
Fixed the camera crash issue
Gallery
Fixed the issue with videos and images not displaying in Gallery
OOS 10.3.0:
Changelog 10.3.0
System
Updated system to Android 10
Brand new UI for Android 10
Fixed the automatic reboot issue
Added the notch area display option in the Settings (Settings - Display - Notch display - Hide the notch area)
Fixed the issue with lock screen appearing even after unlocking the device with the password
Fixed the issue with Navigation bar after upgrade
Fixed the Digital wellbeing option missing in the settings
Updated Android security patch to 2019.11
Fingerprint
Fingerprint unlock functionality improvement
Enhanced the fingerprint animation
Camera
Camera performance improvement
Wifi Connectivity
Fixed the issue of Wifi connection to 5Ghz networks
OOS 10.0.1:
Changelog 10.0.1
System
Updated system to Android 10
Brand new UI for Android 10
Updated Android security patch to 2019.10
Fixed the fingerprint identification issue
Fixed the animation lag for fingerprint unlock
Fixed the automatic reboot issue after upgrade
Camera
Improved the performance and fixed known issues
Wifi Connectivity
Fixed the 5Ghz WiFi connection
OOS 10.0.0:
Changelog 10.0.0
System
Upgraded to Android 10
Brand new UI design
Enhanced location permissions for privacy
New customization feature in Settings allowing you to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the Quick Settings
General bug fixes and improvements
Full Screen Gestures
Added inward swipes from the left or right edge of the screen to go back
Added a bottom navigation bar to allow switching left or right for recent apps
Game Space
New Game Space feature now joins all your favorite games in one place for easier access and better gaming experience
Contextual Display
Intelligent info based on specific times, locations and events for Ambient Display (Settings - Display - Ambient Display - Contextual Display)
Message
Now possible to block spam by keywords for Message (Messages - Spam - Settings - Blocking settings)
ROOTING (+/- TWRP)
Magisk zip is to be found here
TWRP latest .img and installer are to be found here
Don’t use all-in-one tools, you’re a grown up person you can to it by yourself. Yes you can.
If you're not rooted and run an OOS version older than 10.3.1, update your phone normally to latest OOS stable version then do as below
If you’re not rooted and running 10.3.1 or higher, those are the simplest steps to gain root.
Unlock your bootloader (will wipe everything…): “fastboot oem unlock” from a computer (see beginning of OP to know why I don’t detail this) with phone in fastboot mode
Grab latest Magisk zip on your phone and latest TWRP .img on your computer (AND TWRP installer .zip on your phone if you want to install TWRP permanently). Boot in fastboot mode your phone.
Then :
“fastboot boot twrp_latest.img” (adapt to the name and path of your twrp file)
within TWRP, flash TWRP installer .zip if you want to keep TWRP
flash Magisk zip (always AFTER flashing TWRP)
Reboot
(you can theoretically use the TWRP feature ‘install recovery ramdisk’ to avoid flashing twrp installer but never tested)
Note: please STOP using blue_spark TWRP!!! Support for OP6T has been stopped long time ago, only OP6 twrp is still actively supported by eng.stk (errors are mandatory if you flash it on 6t). I even see people that use a 3.2.x version of blue_spark...
UPDATING WITHOUT ROOT
If your bootloader is locked (meaning no root no TWRP, factory state), the update process is trivial, OOS (or Oxygen Updater if you use it) will grab a patch file (around 100MB max usually) and will apply it and will ask you to reboot. Everybody should be able to do this as it’s the normal way every phone on earth updates itself… If major changes are present sometimes you’ll have the whole ROM file. It doesn’t matter anyway it leads to the same destination.
If your bootloader is unlocked but without root, the only difference is that OOS (or Oxygen Updater) will download the WHOLE ROM (around 1.8GB) and will apply it then ask for rebooting
UPDATING WITH ROOT (+/- TWRP)
Whole ROM update is mandatory. You can wait for System Update to download it or grab manually the zip file or use Oxygen updater. You then go in Settings > System > System Update > clic on the upper right cogwheel then choose ‘Local Update’ and select the zip file (If you download the OTA .zip file manually you must place it in the root of user data, like /data/media/0/ i.e the user internal storage, or eventually in the .OTA folder if there's one. If you use Oxygen Updater or System automatic donwload it will be right placed).
The following update method is the preferred one (even if you have TWRP, recommended by some TWRP devs) due to frequent changes in partitions by OnePlus
apply the ROM update via Settings > System > System Update > Local Update
DON’T REBOOT
Open Magisk Manager
[If you have TWRP, go in Modules menu, clic on ‘+’ and choose latest TWRP installer zip file on your phone. Don’t use Retention A/B Script Magisk Module I had issues with it] [then stay in Magisk Manager and do the next step]
On main screen of the app clic on ‘install’ next to Magisk paragraph
On the pop up menu confirm ’Install’
On the next pop up menu clic on the last entry: install on inactive slot (after OTA update)
Then only reboot.
The order can be changed (the most important thing to preserve is Magisk, TWRP is easy to flash back):
Update without taking care of TWRP, just Magisk part ("install to other slot after OTA thing")
Once rebooted to updated system, flash TWRP as a module with Magisk Manager
Install Magisk again using Magisk Manager ("direct install" option)
There are infinite debates about uninstalling or not Magisk Modules before updating. Most of the times nothing to touch, sometimes there could be issues, instead of uninstalling perhaps just inactivate them by precaution before updating.
Note: If you are rooted and run an OOS version older than 10.3.1, the above method should work, but you can also update your ROM to latest stable without taking care of root/TWRP and then root again as described in post #2
If you want to try TWRP way:
Reboot to TWRP
Flash OOS update
Flash TWRP installer
Reboot to Recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot System
IF YOU ARE INTO A SOFT BRICK
Don't forget the Vol+/Vol-/Power_button combo that can save you from a non responding phone...
If you can boot in fastboot mode, flash the stock ROM with fastboot. A little trick is to edit the flash-all-partitions**.bat and remove ‘-w’ (-w means that the partition will be wiped before flashing) from the script, it will prevent personal data wipe. Or flash manually all partitions one by one, without ‘-w’ flag evidently. Some partitions can’t be flashed with fastboot, for that once booted back to OOS, download and install by ‘local update’ method the same ROM version you’ve just restored with fastboot (see the linked thread to know why, emojis issues for example sometimes).
If you can’t go in fastboot mode, use Oneplus MSM tool. See there and there.
Thank you for the time and effort for this thread as I just came from a Sony XZ1 as I was a bit confused by the different posting on how to do what...
Thanks for a detailed post.
Can I update my rooted OP6T 9.0.17 (TWRP 3.3.1-2+ Magisk) directly to rooted 10.3.1 using the following guide :-
1. Reboot to Twrp 3.3.1-2.
2. Flash Twrp 3.3.1-31 installer.
3. Rebbot to recovery twrp 3.3.1-31.
4. Flash Magisk uninstaller
5. Flash 10.3.1 OS
6. Flash TWRP 3.3.1-31 installer
7. Reboot to recovery.
8. Flash Magisk.
9. Reboot to system.
Goormeetsingh said:
Thanks for a detailed post.
Can I update my rooted OP6T 9.0.17 (TWRP 3.3.1-2+ Magisk) directly to rooted 10.3.1 using the following guide :-
1. Reboot to Twrp 3.3.1-2.
2. Flash Twrp 3.3.1-31 installer.
3. Rebbot to recovery twrp 3.3.1-31.
4. Flash Magisk uninstaller
5. Flash 10.3.1 OS
6. Flash TWRP 3.3.1-31 installer
7. Reboot to recovery.
8. Flash Magisk.
9. Reboot to system.
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That sounds correct
Thank you for taking the time to do this. I am now subscribed
Very nice. Subscribed. Thank you.
I've been trying to do this for the past 8 hours.
Here's what I do, please tell me where am I going wrong
- msm 9.13
- update to 9.17
- local upgrade to 10.3.1
- boot system to enable oem unlock, usb debug
- boot to fb, unlock bootloader
- boot system
- boot fb, boot twrp
- flash twrp, both slots
- reboot twrp
here I get different results:
- try to install magisk, all internal storage encrypted. sideload, but still no cigar. try to install on both slots by rebooting twrp to a and b and sideloading magisk, still no cigar
OR
- flash magisk, boot system, no magisk
OR
System boots, we have root, we have everything, but file manager shows emptyness. Can't modify any files on internal storage. Via phone and via PC.
Now tell me what am I doing wrong, please
jazzgott said:
I've been trying to do this for the past 8 hours.
Here's what I do, please tell me where am I going wrong
- msm 9.13
- update to 9.17
- local upgrade to 10.3.1
- boot system to enable oem unlock, usb debug
- boot to fb, unlock bootloader
- boot system
- boot fb, boot twrp
- flash twrp, both slots
- reboot twrp
here I get different results:
- try to install magisk, all internal storage encrypted. sideload, but still no cigar. try to install on both slots by rebooting twrp to a and b and sideloading magisk, still no cigar
OR
- flash magisk, boot system, no magisk
OR
System boots, we have root, we have everything, but file manager shows emptyness. Can't modify any files on internal storage. Via phone and via PC.
Now tell me what am I doing wrong, please
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I think you should format data after unlock. I think it's kinda safety feature if some1 try to get into your storage by unlock bootloader. But wait by some1 to confirm
jazzgott said:
I've been trying to do this for the past 8 hours.
Here's what I do, please tell me where am I going wrong
- msm 9.13
- update to 9.17
- local upgrade to 10.3.1
- boot system to enable oem unlock, usb debug
- boot to fb, unlock bootloader
- boot system
- boot fb, boot twrp
- flash twrp, both slots
- reboot twrp
here I get different results:
- try to install magisk, all internal storage encrypted. sideload, but still no cigar. try to install on both slots by rebooting twrp to a and b and sideloading magisk, still no cigar
OR
- flash magisk, boot system, no magisk
OR
System boots, we have root, we have everything, but file manager shows emptyness. Can't modify any files on internal storage. Via phone and via PC.
Now tell me what am I doing wrong, please
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I know you managed to sort things as you posted it in another thread. Anyway I don't understand why you had to do all those steps .... But anyway the goal is achieved
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
Scott said:
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Several of us out here!
Scott said:
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
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Welcome back sir Scott!
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Thank you for this thread.
Scott said:
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
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hodgestl said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Several of us out here!
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I second this, thank you and also thanks to OP!!
Is there any way we could get a change log for the stable update?
hodgestl said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Several of us out here!
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r3dp0is0n2012 said:
Welcome back sir Scott!
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Thank you for this thread.
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..Cory.. said:
I second this, thank you and also thanks to OP!!
Is there any way we could get a change log for the stable update?
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Your all welcome!
I love this phone and like to help so lets see how this goes down :good:
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As far as the change log, that could be a challenge. I have never been able to find the full change log for the international version. The T-Mobile Version is here: https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/android/oneplus-6t/software-updates-oneplus-6t. Because this is something we can direct link to, I dont think it should be included in full text here on XDA. I think a link the in first or second post under "useful info" would be sufficient.
As far as the international version goes, I know every verison number by heart.. worst case scenario, I could just google each OTA version and grab the change log from the from the first Android news site that pops up. Unless someone else knows of where one might be at? We could also start at version 10.0.0 because I feel anything older than that is irrelevant.
For changelogs it could be done eventually by grabbing them on the net. There is clearly something between Oneplus and changelogs....
I'm ask for an extra reserved post to have more space and avoid too long posts.
Changelogs added in post #4
Scott said:
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
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Awesome. I've been running a converted TMobile phone and can't wait b for them to related A10 so I can have android pay back without root
Installing Lineage
Few quick things.
LOS 18.1 is now official so the guide will now just be covering that.
I also want to address a common question, you can use Windows for this process. I prefer Linux, and Fastboot just works in Linux without driver issues. If you have Fastboot and ADB working in Windows already feel free to use that if you want.
Frequently asked Questions:
This looks like a lot of work, is there an easier way to install? Try the LOS Wiki Method.
Using TWRP 3.5.2_9-01. Start off Fresh. Install OOS using the Fastboot ROM.
Start off with a fresh install of OOS. You need the latest version of OOS 10. I typically use a the fastboot ROMs for this as it will do both slots for me at once. (Alternatively you can use TWRP and install the ZIPs and do it twice to get it on both slots, or my least favorite, the MSM Tool if you want. Doesn't matter how OOS ends up on both slots, as long as it ends up on both slots.)
I use Linux, and honestly I feel like it's easier and more reliable for fastboot and ADB so that's what I'm including here in these steps. It's easy to boot from a USB.
To create a bootable Linux flash drive you can use Unetbootin, which you can download for free here (Your other option would be to burn the ISO straight to a DVD and skip the unetbootin step):
https://unetbootin.github.io/
For Linux, I'm using Linux Mint Cinnamon, You can download for free here:
https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Then run unetbootin (yours will look a little different, I'm running it in Linux):
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Point it to the Linux ISO, and tell it where an empty flash drive is. It will erase everything on the flash drive. Afterwards you can load whatever you want on the flash drive. However be aware when booting Linux from this drive you can't access what is on the drive (at least not by normal methods).
After this has successfully completed, reboot the PC, and boot from the USB drive. Your PC will boot into Linux (turning off the PC and removing the USB drive will make it boot up like normal again).
Next we need to install fastboot and adb. You need to open up the "start menu" and open the "synaptic package manager". You can find this stuff in the menus, however the easiest way to get to these items is to just start typing the name of the item. See below:
Search fastboot, click the boxes, choose install. Then search for ADB, click the boxes, choose install and then click apply. It's that easy it will download everything that's needed and install.
Time to open up a terminal:
Just to make sure we don't run into any problems we need to update adb and fastboot. In the terminal run these commands to update fastboot and adb (this is downloading them directly from Google).
wget https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip
unzip \platform-tools-latest-linux.zip
sudo cp platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/adb
sudo cp platform-tools/fastboot /usr/bin/fastboot
You will also need the appropriate fastboot ROM. Fastboot ROMs available in this thread. The catch being that thread is no longer updated. So we will need to make our own fastboot rom. To do this we need two things:
1. The stock rom zip (OP Site).
2. Payload dumper. I've yet to get the one from the GitHub link to work, so I've been using the one from this Article. Direct Download Link
You need to extract the payload.bin file from the stock rom zip. Extract the payload_dumper files as well, and place everything in the same folder. Payload_dumper requires python3. Open up Synaptic again, search for python3.6 and install it. Now open a terminal so we can extract the images from the payload.bin.
Navigate to the location of payload_dumper and your payload.bin file. In my case my commands are:
cd Desktop <-- switches to the Desktop folder
cd payload_dumper <-- switches to the payload_dumper folder on the Desktop
python3 payload_dumper.py payload.bin <-- runs the payload_dumper "program" and extract the images from the payload.bin
Now would be a good time to back everything up. The phone will get wiped. Extract the fastboot images to a folder that is easy to find. I would recommend the Desktop.
Now it's time to flash all those images we just extracted using payload dumper. Place the phone in fastboot mode. You can do this using the advanced reboot menu, ADB, or the key combinations (all key combos listed below for reference):
Volume Up + Power while turning on will boot to fastboot.
Volume Down + Power while turn on will boot to recovery.
Holding Volume Up + Power should force the phone to turn off.
Volume Up + Volume Down should put your phone in Download mode for the MSM Tool.
You can flash the images one by one or use a script. My script is available here. Flashing the fastboot ROM should look something like this:
That image explained:
cd Desktop <-- Switched the directory to the Desktop the default directory when you open up the terminal is the /home directory.
cd flash <-- I put my fastboot images in a folder called flash. This stuff is case sensitive. My folder was all lowercase.
sudo fastboot devices <-- Is just checking to see if my PC can see my phone, and making sure it's in fastboot. Sudo is necessary for this distro, as both fastboot and ADB must be run as root.
sudo sh FlashThese.sh <-- Tells the terminal to run my script, since the script contains fastboot commands it must be run as root.
At the end you should get something like this:
Then just choose start form Fastboot (If you were previously on a custom ROM go straight to recovery and wipe everything). Not booting and getting dumped off at the OnePlus recovery screen is nothing to worry about. Choose your language of choice, Wipe data and cache, Erase everything (Music, pics, etc), This can not be undone, continue. After that the phone will boot. Once booted enable developer options, advanced reboot, and reboot to fastboot.
2. Installing TWRP.
First step is to boot the correct TWRP image. Grab the current TWRP from the official site. You need both files, the img file, and the installer. Once again from the terminal:
The image explained:
cd Desktop <-- Switched the directory to the Desktop the default directory when you open up the terminal is the /home directory.
sudo fastboot devices <-- Is just checking to see if my PC can see my phone, and making sure it's in fastboot. Sudo is necessary for this distro, as both fastboot and ADB must be run as root.
sudo fastboot boot twrp-3.5.2_9-0-fajita.img * <-- Sends that TWRP image to the phone to be booted temporarily. Only boot this, never run the command "flash".
Once in TWRP the phone should show up as a media device so you can copy files to it. Copy the TWRP installer over to it. Choose Install from the TWRP menu and navigate to where you placed the TWRP installer. Press on it, and swipe to confirm flash. When it is done hit the back button until you are back out to the main menu.
From the main menu choose reboot, and choose Recovery:
The first time you try and reboot the official version of TWRP it will ask you if you want to install the TWRP app. Do NOT install the app. In the settings you can disable this prompt. Your other option is just uncheck both boxes at the screen you see below when you get to it, and then click the button that says do not install. Do use the slider. At that point the phone will reboot as to recovery as you selected.
Now that you are back in TWRP that is now installed, time to wipe the phone. From the main menu choose Wipe. Swipe the factory reset slider at the bottom. Then hit back. Next hit Format Data. Type Yes to Continue. Hit back to continue. Keep hitting back till you get to the main menu.
Do NOT wipe cache, do not Wipe system, do NOT Wipe Dalvik / ART, do not add anything else, Just Factory Reset and Format Data. After doing those two Reboot to Recovery one more time. So go back into the reboot menu, choose reboot to recovery again (swipe to allow modifications if it asks). You must do this after formatting data.
3. Install Lineage
Links:
Lineage 18.1 XDA Thread
Official 6T Lineage Downloads
The phone should still be in TWRP at this point. You now need to copy Lineage to the phone. From TWRP's main menu choose install. Then navigate to your ROM .zip location and click on it. Then swipe to confirm flash.
Lineage will replace TWRP, so you need to reflash TWRP as well. Run the TWRP installer again. If it's not on the phone, just copy it over again real quick. On A/B devices ROMs get flashed to the opposite slot. Things like Gapps, Magisk, etc get flashed to the current slot. We need Lineage on both slots, so it must be flash again. Flashing it twice only needs to be done the first time as we need to get rid of OOS. For updates it just gets flashed once. After the TWRP installer has run, back out to the main menu, and choose reboot, then recovery:
Once back in TWRP flash Lineage again. From TWRP's main menu choose install. Then navigate to your ROM .zip location and click on it. Then swipe to confirm flash.
Now run the TWRP installer again. Back out to the main menu, and reboot to recovery.
4.Optional, Gapps
Links:
NikGapps <-- For Lineage 18.1 (Use the R Folders for Android 11. I recommend the "Core" version. I also tested Basic though if you want that level of Gapps. I strongly recommend you grab setup wizard out of the R Addons Folder, I used the regular setup wizard, not the pixel one.)
MindTheGapps <-- It's worth mentioning here Lineage recommends MindTheGapps for 18.1. Take your pick. I personally use NikGapps as I can use a "leaner" Gapps package.
Now that your phone is back in TWRP for the last time before booting up Lineage, it's time to install Gapps if you want them. This step is optional. Same as the other steps here, go to install, choose your OpenGapps package, Then navigate to your .zip location and click on it. Then swipe to confirm flash.
5. Very Optional, Magisk
These steps are very optional. However this is how I, root, pass safety net, and get a various apps to appear in the Play store.
Flash Magisk in TWRP. For Magisk 23, you now have to rename the Magisk.apk to Magisk.zip. Then flash it in TWRP. If you wanted to uninstall it, you rename it to uninstall.zip. If you already had an older version of Magisk installed, make sure you do not have it hidden / nenamed when installing Magisk 23 for the first time. Restore the original package before installing 23.
Magisk <-- Flash this right after Gapps.
These items are add-ons are flashed in Magisk after the first boot (Don't flash these in TWRP anymore):
MagiskHide Props Config
Busybox
To flash modules in Magisk press the puzzle piece icon. Then choose install from storage. Now just choose your addons. After flashing the icons it will have a reboot icon at the bottom. You can reboot or you can press back and flash another. After you are done reboot.
You will also need a Terminal Emulator. I personally use:
Terminal Emulator for Android
Once all these are installed the first step is setup Magisk. Under Magisk go to settings:
In version 20.4+ Magisk Hide is no longer on by default. So make sure the Magisk Hide, Hide Magisk from various forms of detection switch is flipped. Then press Hide Magisk Manager. This will bring up a box for you to choose a random name for the Magisk Manager, type whatever you want here. You can leave it Manager if you wish, but I typically change this.
Now open Magisk again. It will ask you to download it again, click ok, then manually open the app again as it says. Now we need to open Magisk hide. This is now under the shield icon, then click the arrow at the top:
These are the apps you don't want to know that you have root. Less is better. You can cause instability problems by just choosing everything. My general rule of thumb is, Google, steaming video, music, and payment apps get selected. In my experience if I come across an app that needs it and I didn't select it, I just clear cache and/or data and re-open the app and it works. There are some big multiplayer apps that ban hardware / people, so do your research (don't ask me, I don't play those games).
Next time to change the device fingerprint using MagiskHide Props Config Module. We do this using the terminal emulator. In the terminal emulator, type "su" to gain root privileges. Then type props to run the module:
Now it's just following the menus. Choose option 1 - Edit device finger print. (type 1, hit enter)
After this you will see a menu of devices. It doesn't matter what device you pick really. If you want apps / Google to think you have a OPPO or Samsung pick one of those Fingerprints. However there's a bit more to passing Safety-net than that. Since Google has changed how things work not all those fingerprints that used to work will work now. Also now you may get an error when you turn on the phone because of the security dates. The OP6T Android 10 fingerprint has no issues at this point, so use that if you want:
After choosing the fingerprint you want, it will ask you if you want to reboot. Choose yes. After rebooting, you may need to clear the cache from the play store for some apps to appear in it. You should now pass safety net. Check this in Magisk:
6. Very Optional, Ad Blocking with a Host File.
You can block many things with a hosts file, most popular would be ads. I've been use StevenBlack's host file which is a compilation of several hosts files. This is located on Github:
https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts (Scroll down you'll see the options of what you can block)
Direct link to the hosts file I use. This will block Adware / Malware.
Unfortunately for quite some time now on this device you can no longer just use a root browser to swap the hosts file. The easiest way is to use TWRP.
First we have to make the hosts file. The hosts file must use unix / linux line endings. If you are using linux, don't worry about this, just create the file. If you are using Windows, the easiest thing to do is use Notepad++ (Free).
Notepad++ Downloads
Next one other caveat. The hosts file is quite large. I've never had much luck copy and pasting it from any other browser than Firefox (Windows or Linux), but however you get it into Notepad++ is not a big deal.
Once in you have the hosts file into Notepad++ go to Edit, EOL Conversion, and Choose Unix (LF).
Now save the file as "hosts" no ending. This does mean under file type you will need to change it to All File types *.*. Move this hosts file to your phone. Then reboot to recovery. From the main TWRP menu, choose mount. Then mount system:
Hit the back button and go to the advanced menu. Choose File Manager:
You will find your hosts file under /sdcard, wherever you placed it. In my case I placed it in a folder called ROMs. Once you locate it, press and hold it for a moment, and relase. Then choose copy file:
At this point you need to tell TWRP where you want to paste the hosts file. It belongs in the /etc folder. The only hic-cup here is depending on what you were doing in TWRP this could be (on this device) /system/etc or /system/system/etc (you will see similar folders to the image below if you are in the right place). Once you are there, press "paste?" button in the lower right corner:
After this just swipe to confirm:
You can now reboot the device, and your hosts file should now be in place. Your ad block should now be active for all apps as it's global for all connections.
7. Reboot to system.
Updating Lineage
1. Flash Lineage.
Reboot to recovery. You can use the advanced reboot menu, or Volume Down + Power while turning the phone on. Don't wipe anything. From TWRP's main menu choose install. Then navigate to your ROM .zip location and click on it. Then swipe to confirm flash.
Lineage will replace TWRP, so you need to reflash TWRP as well. Run the TWRP installer again. After the TWRP installer has run, back out to the main menu, and choose reboot, then recovery:
2. Optional, Gapps (if you installed them once you must continue to install them or do a clean install)
Links:
NikGapps
Now that your phone is back in TWRP for the last time before booting up Lineage, it's time to install Gapps if you want them. This step is optional. Same as the other steps here, go to install, choose your OpenGapps package, Then navigate to your .zip location and click on it. Then swipe to confirm flash.
3. Reboot to system.
Last updatedSince I don't want people to have to wonder if these instructions are current, I am going to periodically test and update this post with my results. Please note I'm testing with a 6T, TMobile 6Ts are different. You can generally assume previous versions of LOS and OOS were also tested, but if you are unsure feel free to ask in this thread.
Last tested with:
OOS 10.3.7 and LOS 17.1 12-31 with TWRP 3.4.0-2
OOS 10.3.11 and LOS 18.1 05-27 with TWRP 3.5.2_9-0
This method has also been tested with:
OOS 10.3.3 and Omnirom 5-24 MicroG and Omnirom 5-24.
Cliff Notes
*TWRP 3.5.0_9-0+ Must be used with LOS 18 / 18.1
- Backup everything to the PC, so you will need to copy all your data over.
- Sync all your accounts, etc.
- In TWRP format data. Reboot recovery (This step wipes the device, make sure you backed everything up!)
- Factory Reset. (This is the slider at the bottom, do not Wipe system, do NOT Wipe Dalvik / ART, do not add anything else)
- Flash Lineage
- Flash TWRP Installer
- Reboot to Recovery
- Flash Lineage (This is only the first time, to get the AOSP rom on both slots, only do this for the first install)
- Flash TWRP Installer (This is only the first time, to get the AOSP rom on both slots, only do this for the first install)
- Reboot to Recovery (This is only the first time, to get the AOSP rom on both slots, only do this for the first install)
- Flash Gapps (Optional)
- Flash Magisk (Optional) (Remember for ver 22 the Magisk.apk gets renamed to Magisk.zip, can also be renamed to uninstall.zip for uninstalling)
- Reboot to System.
- Then you should be able to setup the device, copy everything back over. Restore your data.
After this you should be able to update Lineage as normal.
- Reboot to recovery
- Flash Lineage.
- Flash TWRP Installer
- Reboot to Recovery
- Flash Gapps. (Optional, but if you flashed them once you have to keep flashing them.)
- Flash Magisk. (Optional)
- Reboot to system.
- No loss of data, or anything.
Thanks for the guide, able to flash los 17.1 successfully.
How to go back to OOS?
Does anyone have a guide on how to go back to OOS after flashing Lineage according to Lineage's instructions?
fordjonathan said:
Does anyone have a guide on how to go back to OOS after flashing Lineage according to Lineage's instructions?
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Back up your data, use Step 1 of these instructions. That will put OOS back on your phone.
MSM Tool, always my least favorite option, but always an option.
MSM Tools for Regular 6T (TMobile uses a different one)
installed 17.1!
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Installing Lineage...
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Massive thanks for your instructions!
- at first, I tried upgrading from LOS 16.0 to LOS 17.1. I followed the instructions on the wiki, but it landed me in the qualcomm crashdump mode.
- after that I ran into your instructions, and tried to follow your update guide, but it didn't help (not very surprising I guess, but I haven't had much to lose at this point ).
- after that, I just followed your fresh install guide (i.e. flashing the fastboot room and starting from scratch), followed every step and it worked!
I wonder if it's worth updating lineage OS wiki and pointing to your instructions? There is bunch of people in this thread, who also bricked the phone into crashdump, so perhaps it could help to prevent it for someone else.
Updating to LOS 17.1 ?
Dasseem said:
Thanks for the guide, able to flash los 17.1 successfully.
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Initially I had problems with updating LOS, so I returned to Stock. As more people attempted to install LOS, and this fine Original Poster "Ohio" offered such excellent, and detailed instructions, I have been running LOS 16 since February.
However, I have not updated it, since I have had Zero Issues.
But to clarify, you used this method to update to LOS 17.1 ?
- coming from LOS 16 - without first returning to a fast-boot ROM ?
Did you up-date GApps accordingly during this Flash ?
Thank You, in advance, for any assistance!
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But to clarify, you used this method to update to LOS 17.1 ?
- coming from LOS 16 - without first returning to a fast-boot ROM ?
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Hi, I updated my previous reply to make it a bit more clear!
Yep, I was on LOS 16. Haven't had any issues, but figured why not update if I'll have to do it eventually
So I downloaded 17.1 and used the wiki instructions, which messed the phone up
Ended up flashing fastboot rom and starting from scratch, flashed gapps and magisk according to OhioYJ's instruction and it worked.
Flashing method
barguybrady said:
But to clarify, you used this method to update to LOS 17.1 ?
- coming from LOS 16 - without first returning to a fast-boot ROM ?
Did you up-date GApps accordingly during this Flash ?
Thank You, in advance, for any assistance!
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I was using carbon ROM previously, had to move to OOS latest for flashing the lineage 17.1, believe it needs to be done if you are coming from pie, people know better correct me if I am wrong here.
As Karlicoss mentioned, it's better to follow the method posted by Ohio.
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Cliff Notes Versions
Installing Lineage
- Install fastboot ROM boot it once. Just to make sure everything is good.
- Reboot to fastboot.
- Boot the image of TWRP.
- Run the TWRP installer, reboot to recovery
- You backed everything up right?
- Factory reset (This is the slider at the bottom in the wipe menu).
- Format data. (This is the button that says Format data in the wipe menu)
- Do NOT wipe cache, do not Wipe system, do NOT Wipe Dalvik / ART, do not add anything else, Just Factory Reset and Format Data. After doing those two Reboot to Recovery one more time. You must do this after formatting data.
- Now transfer Lineage and TWRP to your phone, Windows / Linux should see TWRP fine as a media device when plugged in.
- Install Lineage
- Run the TWRP Installer.
- Reboot to Recovery.
- Install Lineage (You need Lineage on both slots, so yes run it again)
- Run the TWRP Installer (yes again).
- Reboot to Recovery.
- Install Gapps if you want them.
- Install Magisk if you use Magisk. Do not install modules or other add ons at this point. Boot once and go through the setup and everything, then install your add-ons.
- Be aware the phone may restart once, then Lineage will start up and all will be good.
Updating Lineage
- Reboot to recovery
- Flash Lineage.
- Flash TWRP Installer
- Reboot to Recovery
- Flash Gapps. (Assuming you use them, if you installed them once you must continue to install them or do a clean install)
- Flash Magisk. (Optional If you use it)
- Reboot to system.
- No loss of data, or anything.
- No need to flash anything twice etc.
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Updating failed for me, as it shows everything encripted once I reboot the second time to recovery on slot B...
badpanda said:
Updating failed for me, as it shows everything encripted once I reboot the second time to recovery on slot B...
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Usually this means you didnt format data, or you are using an old version of TWRP. Did you do a clean install?
I just tried it on my phone, was running 4-12 build, using 3.3.1-32 TWRP, updated to the 4-14 build, using 4-14 Gapps (nano), everything went smoothly here.
OhioYJ said:
Usually this means you didnt format data, or you are using an old version of TWRP. Did you do a clean install?
I just tried it on my phone, was running 4-12 build, using 3.3.1-32 TWRP, updated to the 4-14 build, using 4-14 Gapps (nano), everything went smoothly here.
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No, no clean install. Just wanted to update to today's newest build os.
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Thanks a lot for your guide. Very helpfull.
I'm using it with /e/ rom.
installing android 10 roms
I followed exactly as it was written. Same issues arose for me. After the phone is off then turned on no LTE. It makes phone calls and also text stuff. HOWEVER when you take out and reinsert sim LTE is enable. What is the problom?????????
sickpoppy said:
I followed exactly as it was written. Same issues arose for me. After the phone is off then turned on no LTE. It makes phone calls and also text stuff. HOWEVER when you take out and reinsert sim LTE is enable. What is the problom?????????
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Just cycling airplane mode doesnt work? This isn't a TMobile 6T is it? You are in Sim slot 1? You maybe better asking in the LOS thread, and provide log it not working and then it working when you reinsert it. Im not quite sure whats going on there.
OhioYJ said:
Usually this means you didnt format data, or you are using an old version of TWRP. Did you do a clean install?
I just tried it on my phone, was running 4-12 build, using 3.3.1-32 TWRP, updated to the 4-14 build, using 4-14 Gapps (nano), everything went smoothly here.
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So this means you do have to always format data for every single update??
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sickpoppy said:
I followed exactly as it was written. Same issues arose for me. After the phone is off then turned on no LTE. It makes phone calls and also text stuff. HOWEVER when you take out and reinsert sim LTE is enable. What is the problom?????????
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Change your sim card to the other slot...
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@OhioYJ So for an update you boot to recovery flash LOS latest version then flash twrp again and then reboot to recovery second time then format data to possibly decript encrypted system and, transfer files both gapps and magisk to device and then install gapps and magisk, lastly just reboot to system?
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yes it is a tmobile but it was flashed to global. TWRP is the version you are using. downloaded the lastest ROM. Weird it finds LTE at first then like I said when then phone shuts off LTE doesnt work til I take sim out.
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So this means you do have to always format data for every single update??
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No that would be ridiculous. Not necessary at all. You have something else going on, but I dont know what. My update procedure is exactly as listed on the OP, on two 6Ts, two different carriers.
sickpoppy said:
yes it is a tmobile but it was flashed to global. TWRP is the version you are using. downloaded the lastest ROM. Weird it finds LTE at first then like I said when then phone shuts off LTE doesnt work til I take sim out.
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A TMobile "converted" to global does not equal a global 6T. Logs posted in the LOS thread, may help out other TMobile users? The TMobile 6Ts introduce all sorts of quirks, and Im afraid I dont have any experience with them, so hopefully another TMobile user will be able to help.
Here I bring to you the official Havoc-os ROM for ARM64 A/B devices and fully functional on Redmi 8
The intention of this post is to make a step-by-step tutorial on the installation of this excellent GSI ROM on Redmi 8 and give assistance in the installation process
All the development credits for this wonderful ROM go to the Havoc team
@Ruturaj Kadam
@jhenrique09
@SKULSHADY
You can follow his work in the next post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/rom-havoc-os-v3-0-t3996569
Telegram Support Group: https://t.me/havocofficial
Telegram Announcements Channel: https://t.me/Havoc_OS
What is working:
Everything works perfectly
Bugs
Automatic brightness is not working, (brightness must be adjusted manual for now)
Update to fix the automatic brightness on your device, after installing the ROM, put in the folder SYSTEM-OVERLAY the treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi 8.apk and set the permission for the apk on 644 and reboot ..... problem solved
the necessary files are at the end of the tutorial
Remember I am not a developer if you are presenting any bugs let us know and you can contact the Havoc team at the links described above
Steps
I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device by not following the steps or negligence at the time of this process, All the steps were carried out and tested on my personal device and are confirmed, My device Redmi 8 3/32 global version, the version that i tested Havoc-OS-v3.5-20200522-Official-arm64-ab.img.xz
First make a backup of all the necessary information in case something goes wrong you can easily recover,Charge the battery at least 80%
All your data will be deleted during the process
the necessary files are at the end of the tutorial
1) Unlock the Bootloader if you have not already done it or do not know how to, follow this post:http://en.miui.com/unlock/
2) Install a custon recovery and flash vbmeta.img together
Note: TWRP is recommended for this process but you should be aware that depending on your type of screen there may be problems (TWRP work fine on Tianma display), so you can also use Orange fox,
Note2: it is recommended not to use Hyper Shell for the installation of vbmeta.img it can cause problems, cmd can be used in the root folder plattform tools
Note3: If you already have the recovery installed and you are only going to flash vbmeta.img it is recommended to redo the full TWRP installation process together at vbmeta.img, restart in the recovery you can see that the encryption of the data is no longer available if you had it, and then boot in the ROM (in my particular case I did not do it first time and then could not put the files necessary for the installation in the internal memory)
Note4: use only This conmand to flash vbmeta.img " fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img" if you disable the secure boot loader with the Disable_Dm-Verity command then when starting in the ROM you will not be able to configure any lock or passsword for your devices.
3)Format data, if it doesn't format the data you will have bootloop
4)Make wipe only to cache, dalvik, system, data
5) Copy all the files to the phone (Havoc-OS-v3.5-20200522-Official-arm64-ab.img you can find it by unpacking the zip, permisiverv5, magisk,Certification Patch.zip, opengapp recommended nano or pico)
6) Install system image to system partition.
7) Install permissiver V5
8) Resize system partition to flash opengapps.
9) Flash Opengapps
10) Flash Certification Patch
11) Reboot
12) Install Magisk (optional if you want rooted your ROM)
the boot process takes 5 to 10 minutes the first boot in case of any problem in any of the stages you can reinstall Miui version fastboot with Mi flash tool and start again
How upgrade (Same Android Version)
1 Make a Wipe on Dalvik and cache only.
2 install the 3.x version system image on the system partition
3 Install permissiver V5
4 Resize system partition to flash opengapps.
5 Flash Opengapps ( if you dont flash the gapps you will have a fc on google apps )
6 Flash Certification Patch
7 Reboot
Download link Rom image: https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/arm64-ab/
Download lik Magisk : https://******************/
I hope the guide is helpful and enjoy it
Thread came in just in time... Thanks! It's time to get to work
I tried installing HavocOS GSI before and it didn't boot. No wonder because there's a lot more to the steps. I'm gonna try this later. Thanks.
does fingerprint sensor work?
Volte calls on jio do not work but internet works
satrio_adjie said:
does fingerprint sensor work?
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Yes, as long as you don't use this command " fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img" to disable the secure boot verifier when you install vbmeta.img
pokepokepoke said:
Volte calls on jio do not work but internet works
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the possibility of using VoLTE depends on the following factors:
Your location, the account you have with your operator and the model of your Phone
The operator, operator account, location, and phone model of the person you are calling
Some operators support VoLTE only in certain cities or in certain area codes. Contact your operator for information about your area and your account.
You can verify the VoLTE activation according to your operator using in dialer * # * # 4636 # * # * go to devices information
Darth Inferno said:
Yes, as long as you don't use this command " fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img" to disable the secure boot verifier when you install vbmeta.img
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works perfectly! thank you! it even has face unlock! :good:
How to fix no mobile data? There's an x on the signal bars.
volte not working on any gsi
volte works fine on stock rom but not on gsi. this is the only missing feature and reason why many avoid gsi's. I dont understand why can there be a fix for volte. some operators are truly 4g and support only volte like jio in india. any way to fix this?
thanks
P.s : I have not tested this rom but I know it wont work cause its another GSI.
Darth Inferno said:
the possibility of using VoLTE depends on the following factors:
Your location, the account you have with your operator and the model of your Phone
The operator, operator account, location, and phone model of the person you are calling
Some operators support VoLTE only in certain cities or in certain area codes. Contact your operator for information about your area and your account.
You can verify the VoLTE activation according to your operator using in dialer * # * # 4636 # * # * go to devices information
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Hello !
Any one can test this rom and get feedback pls ?
Thank you for the noob proof guide there. Haha i'll try this next time if i'm bored with miui :victory:
fabien976 said:
Hello !
Any one can test this rom and get feedback pls ?
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Friend The Rom, goes fine,everything work perfect even face unlock, I get this like daily driver and not facing problem at all
desertfoxtim said:
How to fix no mobile data? There's an x on the signal bars.
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Hi, Friend, in my screenshot the x appears in the signal bar due to a coverage problem of the service provider in the area where I am, if you wish, as soon as I am in an area where I have coverage, I can send you the screenshot with both Sim active, the rom does not present any problem
Hi, great guide i'm just wondering how do I resize system partition? Thx
Rayane Kch said:
Hi, great guide i'm just wondering how do I resize system partition? Thx
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If you´are using TWRP you need go to wipe-advanced wipe, then select the system partition push on repair or change File system and you´ll see the button resize file system click on it... thats is all
I noticed that there are video bugs like other aosp custom rom but already fixed it by adding this code on build.prop
add to /system/system/product/build.prop
Code:
debug.stagefright.ccodec=0
coolboyforeva said:
volte works fine on stock rom but not on gsi. this is the only missing feature and reason why many avoid gsi's. I dont understand why can there be a fix for volte. some operators are truly 4g and support only volte like jio in india. any way to fix this?
thanks
P.s : I have not tested this rom but I know it wont work cause its another GSI.
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I had the same result trying many Gsi's and aosp roms jio only works on stock and miui eu or miuimix
Darth Inferno said:
Here I bring to you the official Havoc-os ROM for ARM64 A/B devices and fully functional on Redmi 8
The intention of this post is to make a step-by-step tutorial on the installation of this excellent GSI ROM on Redmi 8 and give assistance in the installation process
All the development credits for this wonderful ROM go to the Havoc team
@Ruturaj Kadam
@jhenrique09
@SKULSHADY
You can follow his work in the next post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/rom-havoc-os-v3-0-t3996569
Telegram Support Group: https://t.me/havocofficial
Telegram Announcements Channel: https://t.me/Havoc_OS
What is working:
Everything works perfectly
Bugs
Automatic brightness is not working, (brightness must be adjusted manual for now)
Update to fix the automatic brightness on your device, after installing the ROM, put in the folder SYSTEM-OVERLAY the treble-overlay-xiaomi-redmi 8.apk and set the permission for the apk on 644 and reboot ..... problem solved
the necessary files are at the end of the tutorial
Remember I am not a developer if you are presenting any bugs let us know and you can contact the Havoc team at the links described above
Steps
I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device by not following the steps or negligence at the time of this process, All the steps were carried out and tested on my personal device and are confirmed, My device Redmi 8 3/32 global version, the version that i tested Havoc-OS-v3.5-20200522-Official-arm64-ab.img.xz
First make a backup of all the necessary information in case something goes wrong you can easily recover,Charge the battery at least 80%
All your data will be deleted during the process
the necessary files are at the end of the tutorial
1) Unlock the Bootloader if you have not already done it or do not know how to, follow this post:http://en.miui.com/unlock/
2) Install a custon recovery and flash vbmeta.img together
Note: TWRP is recommended for this process but you should be aware that depending on your type of screen there may be problems (TWRP work fine on Tianma display), so you can also use Orange fox,
Note2: it is recommended not to use Hyper Shell for the installation of vbmeta.img it can cause problems, cmd can be used in the root folder plattform tools
Note3: If you already have the recovery installed and you are only going to flash vbmeta.img it is recommended to redo the full TWRP installation process together at vbmeta.img, restart in the recovery you can see that the encryption of the data is no longer available if you had it, and then boot in the ROM (in my particular case I did not do it first time and then could not put the files necessary for the installation in the internal memory)
Note4: use only This conmand to flash vbmeta.img " fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img" if you disable the secure boot loader with the Disable_Dm-Verity command then when starting in the ROM you will not be able to configure any lock or passsword for your devices.
3)Format data, if it doesn't format the data you will have bootloop
4)Make wipe only to cache, dalvik, system, data
5) Copy all the files to the phone (Havoc-OS-v3.5-20200522-Official-arm64-ab.img you can find it by unpacking the zip, permisiverv5, magisk,Certification Patch.zip, opengapp recommended nano or pico)
6) Install system image to system partition.
7) Install permissiver V5
8) Resize system partition to flash opengapps.
9) Flash Opengapps
10) Flash Certification Patch
11) Reboot
12) Install Magisk (optional if you want rooted your ROM)
the boot process takes 5 to 10 minutes the first boot in case of any problem in any of the stages you can reinstall Miui version fastboot with Mi flash tool and start again
Download link Rom image: https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/arm64-ab/
Download lik Magisk : https://******************/
I hope the guide is helpful and enjoy it
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Right now, I'm using This rom.
It's very much customizable , but have some few bugs, and some things should added with it!
Fristly, Internet Speed meter showing speed when i've speed over 100 kbps
Secondly, I don’t find any ringtone changer in this rom ( very much disappointed right now for this problem)
Thirdl, When I was playing PUBG Mobile, sometimes display isn’t rotating
Fourthly , I can't find gaming performance better than MIUI ( It hurted me coz I listened that HavocOs is gaming os and I'm not getting better performance while gaming)
And The big problem is, I can't use any magisk module like Viper4andriod Fx and other.
Except those, I liked this rom?
I think that in future, this problems will no remain??
Thank you
( My English is bad)
I installed it and it works fluently! But there are some issues that needs to be fixed ASAP!
1) The contact app doesn't show contacts saved in SIM card..it only shows contacts which are saved in the device or in gmail.
2) The video recording doesn't work accurately. When I finish recording a video and watch it, it doesn't save the recording accurately. Example- if i record for 30 seconds, the video will be saved as 1 minute video and the first 30 seconds of the video will be a freeze frame.
3) The ambient display (always on display) doesn't work.
4) Fingerprint is slower than stock MIUI and sometime needs to touch twice to unlock the phone.
Please fix these issues as these are some important features.. Besides, everything works just fine!