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My new MI8 SE is not my daily use, so I got time to check all available MIUI custom rom (eu,Globe,MiRum,Miuipro,Ros,MS and Masik 1.8.)
At this point no problem, they install very well and they answer my needs.
BUT:
AS EVERYBODY should know that it is very easy to delete the central Password and finger print by the mean of our sophisticated tool (I mean TWRP).
In order to be safe '(without turning back to stock rom) I tried to encrypt the phone WITHOUT success...
Process failed every time with different results (full reset, logo loop for hours, partial encrypt for data only). But was always the point that minimum security can't be reached!
Question:
-Can you well sleep If you mind that you are having all your precious data available in the wind as soon your phone is lost or stolen or even worst let in some bad friends hands...? It takes 1 mn to delete the file without any computer.
I see a partial solution by installing afterward a stock recovery that does allow to trick the system file.
(If somebody has it, I am available to test this option, but don't tell me to flash a stock rom as solution!!)
Your comments/solutions are welcome.
You can have encryption with custom ROM, if the corresponding kernel enabled built-in force encryption.
I'm currently running phh treble 9.0 encrypted, with stock kernel patched by this script:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...rceencrypt-t3817389/post77572812#post77572812
NexusRunner said:
You can have encryption with custom ROM, if the corresponding kernel enabled built-in force encryption.
I'm currently running phh treble 9.0 encrypted, with stock kernel patched by this script:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...rceencrypt-t3817389/post77572812#post77572812
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Thanks for taking care of my post.
This is old now.
I've investigated a bit more and found ways to get MIUI custom ROM encrypted. (for now I want to stay with MIUI stuff!)
I know that almost all AOSP like rom may well encrypt from first install.
My aim was and is still to warn people that without encrypt their phone are open like a lost book.
Thanks for the very interesting and documented thread (link) you directed me to.
lolo9393 said:
Thanks for taking care of my post.
This is old now.
I've investigated a bit more and found ways to get MIUI custom ROM encrypted. (for now I want to stay with MIUI stuff!)
I know that almost all AOSP like rom may well encrypt from first install.
My aim was and is still to warn people that without encrypt their phone are open like a lost book.
Thanks for the very interesting and documented thread (link) you directed me to.
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If you don't mind could you post a detailed guide to flash our Mi 8 Se. I tried once and got mine hard bricked and i'm scared to try again.
Our forum lacks detailed instruction and it's all hit and trial. And since you have had your hands dirty, could you do that?
me_death said:
If you don't mind could you post a detailed guide to flash our Mi 8 Se. I tried once and got mine hard bricked and i'm scared to try again.
Our forum lacks detailed instruction and it's all hit and trial. And since you have had your hands dirty, could you do that?
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The process do not differ from other XIAOMI phone and is available at main forums.
Exemple:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-1-24-26.48919/
or here
http://en.miui.com/search.php?mod=f...hsubmit=yes&kw=how+to+flash+custom+rom&month=
If you have specific issue with flashing process you are allowed to post in order to get support.
lolo9393 said:
The process do not differ from other XIAOMI phone and is available at main forums.
Exemple:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-1-24-26.48919/
or here
http://en.miui.com/search.php?mod=f...hsubmit=yes&kw=how+to+flash+custom+rom&month=
If you have specific issue with flashing process you are allowed to post in order to get support.
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Thanks Could you just point me the recovery you're using? that would be great, like exact recovery. I backed up my rom and then while restoring my device, it got hard bricked. :silly:
me_death said:
Thanks Could you just point me the recovery you're using? that would be great, like exact recovery. I backed up my rom and then while restoring my device, it got hard bricked. :silly:
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Available MI8 SE are located here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IeCtb6vRO4CRe76s0BD_5TQiSnymPBTT
Just take care to flash latest 1227 version after EU rom older than 8.12.20 date.
In my view it's a mistake to backup anything with TWRP because as of today nothing is stable. Better to stay with MIUI backup and computer duplication.
lolo9393 said:
Available MI8 SE are located here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IeCtb6vRO4CRe76s0BD_5TQiSnymPBTT
Just take care to flash latest 1227 version after EU rom older than 8.12.20 date.
In my view it's a mistake to backup anything with TWRP because as of today nothing is stable. Better to stay with MIUI backup and computer duplication.
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Thank you so much for all the help.
lolo9393 said:
Available MI8 SE are located here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IeCtb6vRO4CRe76s0BD_5TQiSnymPBTT
Just take care to flash latest 1227 version after EU rom older than 8.12.20 date.
In my view it's a mistake to backup anything with TWRP because as of today nothing is stable. Better to stay with MIUI backup and computer duplication.
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I tried EU rom again. This time i flashed TWRP 1227, then cleared my data, flashed rom and then flashed TWRP again and still i'm stuck at fastboot. I got my phone up running using MiFlash but i can't seem to run EU rom :crying:
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I tried EU rom again. This time i flashed TWRP 1227, then cleared my data, flashed rom and then flashed TWRP again and still i'm stuck at fastboot. I got my phone up running using MiFlash but i can't seem to run EU rom :crying:
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What EU rom did you install?
This doesn't work with STABLE version. Only DEV EU rom
like latest 9.2.24/25
me_death said:
I tried EU rom again. This time i flashed TWRP 1227, then cleared my data, flashed rom and then flashed TWRP again and still i'm stuck at fastboot. I got my phone up running using MiFlash but i can't seem to run EU rom :crying:
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9. What EU rom did you install?
This doesn't work with STABLE version. Only DEV EU rom
like latest 9.2.14
lolo9393 said:
What EU rom did you install?
This doesn't work with STABLE version. Only DEV EU rom
like latest 9.2.24/25
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I tried installing
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-2-14-15.49206/
Version: WEEKLY 9.2.15
me_death said:
I tried installing
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/9-2-14-15.49206/
Version: WEEKLY 9.2.15
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That's OK!
you flash 9.2.15 with TWRP 1102 or 1217.
YOU DON't REBOOT THE ROM.
you flash twrp 1227 and THEN you reboot the rom and wait install finish, take some time be partient.
simple!
lolo9393 said:
That's OK!
you flash 9.2.15 with TWRP 1102 or 1217.
YOU DON't REBOOT THE ROM.
you flash twrp 1227 and THEN you reboot the rom and wait install finish, take some time be partient.
simple!
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Finally i got it working following your instructions on the MIUI EU forum. Thanks a bunch. :victory: :highfive:
To others for reference. Following are the procedures that i followed to boot up Miui Eu :silly:
- Flash official 8.12.13 (Dev Fastboot Rom) through MiFlash.
- Flash TWRP 1102
- Clean Data
- Push/ Copy and Flash 8.12.20( EU Rom), it booted up finally without redirecting to Fastboot.
- Update 8.12.20 to latest available from system updater.
- Now there won't be any recovery or we aren't able to enter into available recovery even though the system boots.
- Flash TWRP 1227.
I got my device yesterday and today i have been trying to flash legion os 2.11 but i always keep getting error 7 even tried by installing global rom through mi flash tool but still got error 7 from twrp and oxfox both.
Can someone just guide me clearly on flashing roms on this k20 pro.
Currently i using global miui 11 11.0.4.0 rom but want to try other custom roms as well..
Ezio553 said:
I got my device yesterday and today i have been trying to flash legion os 2.11 but i always keep getting error 7 even tried by installing global rom through mi flash tool but still got error 7 from twrp and oxfox both.
Can someone just guide me clearly on flashing roms on this k20 pro.
Currently i using global miui 11 11.0.4.0 rom but want to try other custom roms as well..
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Try the latest TWRP from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k2...icial-twrp-xiaomi-redmi-t3944363/post79823568
If you still get the same problem, report back in this thread.
Robbo.5000 said:
Try the latest TWRP from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/k2...icial-twrp-xiaomi-redmi-t3944363/post79823568
If you still get the same problem, report back in this thread.
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yeah finally the twrp 3.4 unofficial worked fine from global miui 11 rom i wiped everything and flashed indian vendor-firmware file and then flashed rom with fcrypt zip file nd worked fine...
Thanks for suggesting this file i was using youtube videos as guide and everyone was using oxfox or older twrp..
Ezio553 said:
yeah finally the twrp 3.4 unofficial worked fine from global miui 11 rom i wiped everything and flashed indian vendor-firmware file and then flashed rom with fcrypt zip file nd worked fine...
Thanks for suggesting this file i was using youtube videos as guide and everyone was using oxfox or older twrp..
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I've got a bit more time to reply now.
OFox is really designed to be used with MIUI. The majority of it's extra features are specific to running MIUI. I would only recommend it if you decide to stick with MIUI in the long run.
The TWRP I pointed to is from the dev who maintains the official TWRP for our device. The unofficial version you've installed is identical to the official version, but with the TWRP app removed. If you intend to stick with custom ROMs, I recommend you stick with TWRP from mauronofrio.
If you prefer to have your phone encrypted, then there was no need to flash fcrypt/DFE. There are a small number of users that continue to insist that we need to disable encryption, but it is not needed.
Having the phone unencrypted does make life a little easier when flashing, but if you prefer the security and want to know about living with an encrypted phone, reply back and I'll give you more details.
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I've got a bit more time to reply now.
OFox is really designed to be used with MIUI. The majority of it's extra features are specific to running MIUI. I would only recommend it if you decide to stick with MIUI in the long run.
The TWRP I pointed to is from the dev who maintains the official TWRP for our device. The unofficial version you've installed is identical to the official version, but with the TWRP app removed. If you intend to stick with custom ROMs, I recommend you stick with TWRP from mauronofrio.
If you prefer to have your phone encrypted, then there was no need to flash fcrypt/DFE. There are a small number of users that continue to insist that we need to disable encryption, but it is not needed.
Having the phone unencrypted does make life a little easier when flashing, but if you prefer the security and want to know about living with an encrypted phone, reply back and I'll give you more details.
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I tried Legion Os which is Aosp based and it installed fine but then i tried Masik X 16 which again said this isn't for your device so had to make changes in updater script then it flashed fine.
Also i would like to know about decryption of storage and would it cause any issues in flashing roms again nd again..
Ezio553 said:
I tried Legion Os which is Aosp based and it installed fine but then i tried Masik X 16 which again said this isn't for your device so had to make changes in updater script then it flashed fine.
Also i would like to know about decryption of storage and would it cause any issues in flashing roms again nd again..
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If you want to be permanently decrypted, then you will not have any problems flashing ROMs. However, whenever you need to update the vendor and firmware, you will also need to flash the DFE script again.
If you want to be encrypted, then the best thing to do, every time you flash, is to temporarily remove encryption by removing all lockscreen security just before flashing, then once you've finished, restore encryption by adding back lockscreen security. However, if you restore MIUI, then choose to go to another custom ROM, you will need to format the data partition when flashing over MIUI, even if you've removed lockscreen security first.
Robbo.5000 said:
If you want to be permanently decrypted, then you will not have any problems flashing ROMs. However, whenever you need to update the vendor and firmware, you will also need to flash the DFE script again.
If you want to be encrypted, then the best thing to do, every time you flash, is to temporarily remove encryption by removing all lockscreen security just before flashing, then once you've finished, restore encryption by adding back lockscreen security. However, if you restore MIUI, then choose to go to another custom ROM, you will need to format the data partition when flashing over MIUI, even if you've removed lockscreen security first.
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Ok that means going from miui to aosp & vice versa - format data needed.
So this should similarly apply to all Miui based roms like xiaomi.eu or masik x or it is just for stock miui.
Ezio553 said:
Ok that means going from miui to aosp & vice versa - format data needed.
So this should similarly apply to all Miui based roms like xiaomi.eu or masik x or it is just for stock miui.
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As far as I know, you only need to format data when flashing over official MIUI. I don't know the details, but it is my understanding that encryption on MIUI does not follow standard practice, which is why it it's necessary to format data when flashing over MIUI. I don't believe this issue exists with MIUI based custom ROMs, or when reverting back to MIUI.
Though, there may be occasions, when flashing from one AOSP ROM to another, and the phone is encrypted, when you may get a bootloop. In this case booting to TWRP and formatting data, will fix the problem. This is why I earlier recommended temporarily removing lockscreen security, if you choose to have an encrypted phone, even though this is a rare occurrence.
Robbo.5000 said:
As far as I know, you only need to format data when flashing over official MIUI. I don't know the details, but it is my understanding that encryption on MIUI does not follow standard practice, which is why it it's necessary to format data when flashing over MIUI. I don't believe this issue exists with MIUI based custom ROMs, or when reverting back to MIUI.
Though, there may be occasions, when flashing from one AOSP ROM to another, and the phone is encrypted, when you may get a bootloop. In this case booting to TWRP and formatting data, will fix the problem. This is why I earlier recommended temporarily removing lockscreen security, if you choose to have an encrypted phone, even though this is a rare occurrence.
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Thanks for the info.
I tried custom miui rom and well flashing dfe worked fine so i think its just for official miui.
Hi guys, I couldn't find a full guide here. Mostly scrambled. Can anyone Please dm me or write here , a full step guide to shift to eu rom.
Currently I am on the latest global rom V11.0.2.0.QCNMIXM : MIUI 11 : Android 10 .
Previous xiaomi device I owned gave me a headache whenever there was an issue of bootlooping etc that comes with flashing i.e. it was difficult to get back. What's the situation here.
Basically I want to shift to eu rom with magisk etc.
Please suggest most stable kernel, recovery etc and procedure. Appreciate any help , links will be helpful. Thanks a ton. :fingers-crossed:
Do you mean a stock EEA rom or the xiaomi.eu custom rom?
Maranex said:
Do you mean a stock EEA rom or the xiaomi.eu custom rom?
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I mean the Xiaomi.eu custom rom.
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP
3. Format Data partition with twrp
4. Copy rom to internal storage
5. Flash it via TWRP
DONE.
Details:-
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-12-0-stable-release.56191/#post-548405
ksulaiman579 said:
I mean the Xiaomi.eu custom rom.
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Hello, did you finally succeed installing eu rom?
GTMF99 said:
Hello, did you finally succeed installing eu rom?
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No, bro. Still waiting on bootloader unlock timer. 2.5 days more.
GTMF99 said:
Hello, did you finally succeed installing eu rom?
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Yes, Finally Done. Just booted up. Will let you know what all is working etc.
I unlocked bootloader.
Flashed TWRP, using xiaomi adbtool ,
in twrp formatted everything , but not vendor.
Flashed xiaomi eu rom , then again formatter cache and dalvik cahche, and then formatted data ,.
If you don't format data then the device will keep rebooting to twrp.
ksulaiman579 said:
Yes, Finally Done. Just booted up. Will let you know what all is working etc.
I unlocked bootloader.
Flashed TWRP, using xiaomi adbtool ,
in twrp formatted everything , but not vendor.
Flashed xiaomi eu rom , then again formatter cache and dalvik cahche, and then formatted data ,.
If you don't format data then the device will keep rebooting to twrp.
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Yep, I'd install EU ROM, but didn't like it, many bugs in addition to the ones already in stock MIUI, actually using Havoc OS GSI 3.8, recommended for a less bloated experience and awesome tweaks for this device
GTMF99 said:
Yep, I'd install EU ROM, but didn't like it, many bugs in addition to the ones already in stock MIUI, actually using Havoc OS GSI 3.8, recommended for a less bloated experience and awesome tweaks for this device
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Which version did you try?
11.0.8.0 was buggy for me but 11.0.11.0 is really smooth, only issue I have with it is that gestures won't trigger the PUP player so I'm stuck with on-screen buttons. Haven't tried their 11.0.1.0 build because TWRP still can't decrypt Android 10 but I've used it on stock and it was still pretty buggy.
Hopefully Xiaomi will patch it and not just release another broken Android 10 build, this time with MIUI 12.
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Which version did you try?
11.0.8.0 was buggy for me but 11.0.11.0 is really smooth, only issue I have with it is that gestures won't trigger the PUP player so I'm stuck with on-screen buttons. Haven't tried their 11.0.1.0 build because TWRP still can't decrypt Android 10 but I've used it on stock and it was still pretty buggy.
Hopefully Xiaomi will patch it and not just release another broken Android 10 build, this time with MIUI 12.
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I am using 11.0.10 , I am not going to use twrp to flash anything anymore so... Doesn't matter to me about it.
But I am finding this to be better than stock miui. Feels a bit more smooth , everything seems to be working just fine.
Maranex said:
Which version did you try?
11.0.8.0 was buggy for me but 11.0.11.0 is really smooth, only issue I have with it is that gestures won't trigger the PUP player so I'm stuck with on-screen buttons. Haven't tried their 11.0.1.0 build because TWRP still can't decrypt Android 10 but I've used it on stock and it was still pretty buggy.
Hopefully Xiaomi will patch it and not just release another broken Android 10 build, this time with MIUI 12.
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11.0.1.0 with android 10
I want to try out the xiaomi.eu rom this one (https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...i_HMK20ProMI9TPro_21.1.20_v12-11.zip/download)
I am on evolution x 5.4
Anyone please guide me through the methods to flash it and also explain potential risks
Flashing it is simple just wipe everything except internal and flash this rom and magisk if u want.
If u are decrypted then flash fcrypt disabler to keep your storage decypted or u will need to format data.
But on latest eu build people have been facing bootloader locking issue u should go and check on thier telegram channel on how to fix if u get stuck on that.
Ezio553 said:
Flashing it is simple just wipe everything except internal and flash this rom and magisk if u want.
If u are decrypted then flash fcrypt disabler to keep your storage decypted or u will need to format data.
But on latest eu build people have been facing bootloader locking issue u should go and check on thier telegram channel on how to fix if u get stuck on that.
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Thanks man
Will you please explain how to return back to aosp
Spidey_002 said:
Thanks man
Will you please explain how to return back to aosp
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just wipe everything and then flash your region vendor and rom with fcrypt disabler and magisk if needed and reboot.
If u go for oss vendor roms u wont need to flash any vendor just rom file with fcrypt disabler and magisk if required..
Spidey_002 said:
I want to try out the xiaomi.eu rom this one (https://sourceforge.net/projects/xi...i_HMK20ProMI9TPro_21.1.20_v12-11.zip/download)
I am on evolution x 5.4
Anyone please guide me through the methods to flash it and also explain potential risks
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Also i did try out the miui 12.5 a11 rom i don't remember the version but i had the problem where i will boot to fastboot everytime instead of recovery doesn't matter from rom or by using hardware keys. I don't know why i had that trouble but i decided to stay away from miui as lot of aosp roms are available to try out.
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Also i did try out the miui 12.5 a11 rom i don't remember the version but i had the problem where i will boot to fastboot everytime instead of recovery doesn't matter from rom or by using hardware keys. I don't know why i had that trouble but i decided to stay away from miui as lot of aosp roms are available to try out.
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I faced the same issue after flashing so I reflashed orange fox again and everything works fine
is it possible to replace the app vault and package install manager in the eu rom with their global variants ?
I tried the above mentioned EU rom for a week or so. Battery life is attrocius. I expected the battery life to be better then stock since a lot of crap has been removed but to my horror, battery wouldnt last more then 3-4 hours of SOT. Phone was fully loaded like my regular installation...(I used get about 6-7 hours of SOT before unlocking the bootloader and installing eu rom..)
For about a couple of weeks I run crDroid 7.16. This because I think an EOL A11 rom is developed out with minimal bugs.
Inside the flashing instructions I didn't read nothing about flashing Xiaomi firmware before, so I didn't think about that.
My Xiaomi firmware version was 12.5.3.0. EEA and flashing crDroid didn't give problems.
But viewing build.prop I saw the rom was based on v. 12.5.4 Global
Although I haven't problems, I wonder if it wouldn't be wiser to flash 12.5.4 Global after all
However, I want to avoid a bootloop, format or other surprises.
That's why I have some questions
- Can I flash the Xiaomi firmware without a clean install?
- Or is it better to dirty flash crDroid, Gapps, Magisk and decrypt again too?
- Or is it better to flash the latest A11 firmware 12.5.9 Global?
- Or leave it as it is?
You would need to do a clean installation because you'll be changing firmware. However, you said you're device region is EEA. No need to change anything. EEA and Global variants are roughly the same but it is best to stick to your region firmware.
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You would need to do a clean installation because you'll be changing firmware. However, you said you're device region is EEA. No need to change anything. EEA and Global variants are roughly the same but it is best to stick to your region firmware.
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Thanks for your answer.
I don't talk about installing complete Miui rom, but firmware from which is mentioned here
This is only a part of a complete Miui rom. Is clean install than really neccesary?
I ask because I read on another tread
"Firmware is simply the bootloader, modem and baseband files that are responsible for bluetooth, wifi and all wireless connections on the device, it is only necessary to update if you are coming from a very old version of the stock ROM."
That's why I have some doubts if it makes much difference
Personally, running previously on ArrowOS 11 then 12, now on LOS, I've been dirty updating firmware without flashing rom, by flashing it with twrp, cleaning cache and dalvik, and everything is ok.