CalyxOS + VoLTE/VoWifi unlock + Gcam - Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers

Hi,
Does any of you tried to install custom ROM like for ex. CalyxOS on your Pixel 5 and try to unlock the VoLTE, VoWifi, 5G capabilities for unsupported carriers using guides provided in other threads? Is it possible to have these options under CalyxOS?
As understood from other threads, GCam is possible to work using microg, but does it use the imaging processor capabilities?

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T-Mobile Volte & WiFi Calling on custom ROMs?

Running Phh-treble (Android 9 Pie stock based ROM) on my T-Mobile Moto E5 plus (Hannah) and it's great. But I had T-Mobile WiFi calling and Volte on stock ROM, and they don't work on Phh-treble.
Is there any way to get T-mobile WiFi calling and Volte working on Phh-treble? Or on any other custom ROMs (lineage os, etc.)?
I've searched around and done quite a bit of reading, maybe WiFi calling and Volte can be enabled by pulling some system/priv-app(s) from the stock rom and integrating them into the custom ROM system? Not sure which one(s) would have the carrier configurations though. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks!
I believe I read in one of the threads there was a magisk module that did it.
But I can't seem to find the thread now.
Check the magisk module " VoEnabler". Although they say it needs work, like nobody has had any success so far.

Which roms support using bank applications without having to install magisk?

The pixel experience I know had this function but it was discontinued, any other roms with this function?

Question Google Pixel 5a 5g JP version

Hi there!
I wanna to buy google pixel 5a 5g, but in my country (ru, moscow) selling only JP versions.
everybody says that the difference in photo sound.
so can I root JP version?
can I flash android 12, lineageos, etc?
or I should find EU version (idk how yet)
sm1ly said:
Hi there!
I wanna to buy google pixel 5a 5g, but in my country (ru, moscow) selling only JP versions.
everybody says that the difference in photo sound.
so can I root JP version?
can I flash android 12, lineageos, etc?
or I should find EU version (idk how yet)
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Everything is the same. You can use Magisk.
The only difference for your country is that the screenshot sound and stock camera sounds can't be disabled. There is a magisk module for that (replaces those audio files with silence), but at this point it only works for screenshots. But you can install gcam mod (I recommend MWP camera mod), it is better anyway - you can force 60fps for example.
The following thing is for all versions of this device:
Please read the forum here how to root this device, if you this is a new phone for you - basically you need to disable verity and verification **every time you flash updates**. Because if your have root and you reboot after updating without disabling those, you will have to wipe your phone.
My info about root is a little bit outdated, but check the original post anyway:
[GUIDE] Pixel 5a "barbet": Unlock Bootloader, Update, Root, Pass SafetyNet
If you are looking for my guide on a different Pixel, find it here: Pixel 3 Pixel 3XL Pixel 3a Pixel 3aXL Pixel 4 Pixel 4XL Pixel 4a Pixel 4a (5G) Pixel 5 Pixel 6 Pixel 6 Pro For best results, use the latest stable Magisk release. Discussion...
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ssdd28561 said:
Everything is the same. You can use Magisk.
The only difference for your country is that the screenshot sound and stock camera sounds can't be disabled. There is a magisk module for that (replaces those audio files with silence), but at this point it only works for screenshots. But you can install gcam mod (I recommend MWP camera mod), it is better anyway - you can force 60fps for example.
The following thing is for all versions of this device:
Please read the forum here how to root this device, if you this is a new phone for you - basically you need to disable verity and verification **every time you flash updates**. Because if your have root and you reboot after updating without disabling those, you will have to wipe your phone.
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thank you very much for yout answer, its not a problem for me about sound (i just dont ever think about this).
just interested that this version the same and can use custom firmware.
thx again!

questions about the right ROM for Note 8 (SM-N950F)

Hello,
my friend has a Samsung galaxy note 8 with the model SM-N950F and he was thinking about giving me his phone to install a custom ROM for him, the phone is running stock ROM.
my question is what is the most stable android 12/13 Rom ( AOSP ) that doesn't require rooting and has banking apps and the pen working fine, also what is the latest stable TWARP and Odin that works for that model ( because I had SM-G530h and some Odin versions didn't work with it ).
one more question is it available to go back to Stock ROM once again using Odin like with old Samsung phones and where can I find a trusted source as Sammobile doesn't seem to work for me for some reason?
thanks in advance for your help.
KingDark2010 said:
Hello,
my friend has a Samsung galaxy note 8 with the model SM-N950F and he was thinking about giving me his phone to install a custom ROM for him, the phone is running stock ROM.
my question is what is the most stable android 12/13 Rom ( AOSP ) that doesn't require rooting and has banking apps and the pen working fine, also what is the latest stable TWARP and Odin that works for that model ( because I had SM-G530h and some Odin versions didn't work with it ).
one more question is it available to go back to Stock ROM once again using Odin like with old Samsung phones and where can I find a trusted source as Sammobile doesn't seem to work for me for some reason?
thanks in advance for your help.
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Your question is a contradiction. You're asking whether you can use a custom ROM without root but still pass Play Integrity and other checks? This is not possible. Simply having an unlocked bootloader makes your device fail. To pass Play Integrity and be able to use banking apps, the Universal SafetyNet Fix module is required for use with Magisk. Further, AOSP does not include any of the "frills" that Samsung preloads into their firmware, meaning that not all features may work, including the S Pen. If you want to try AOSP anyway, you can follow my guide here to install an AOSP GSI.
As for returning your device to stock using Odin, yes. Sammobile is a good source, but if it doesn't work for you, you can try Frija or Samfirm.js to download the firmware directly from Samsung's servers.
V0latyle said:
Your question is a contradiction. You're asking whether you can use a custom ROM without root but still pass Play Integrity and other checks? This is not possible. Simply having an unlocked bootloader makes your device fail. To pass Play Integrity and be able to use banking apps, the Universal SafetyNet Fix module is required for use with Magisk. Further, AOSP does not include any of the "frills" that Samsung preloads into their firmware, meaning that not all features may work, including the S Pen. If you want to try AOSP anyway, you can follow my guide here to install an AOSP GSI.
As for returning your device to stock using Odin, yes. Sammobile is a good source, but if it doesn't work for you, you can try Frija or Samfirm.js to download the firmware directly from Samsung's servers.
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Frija is faster and I recommend it. SAMMobile forces users to register to their website and limit your DL-speed.
It's not strictly required to use Magisk. Some Custom ROMs by default spoof SafetyNet Attestation to BASIC and don't need Magisk.
But in the case of Custom ROMs like LineageOS (which doesn't spoof/hide the Unlocked Bootloader on purpose!), or Stock OneUI ROM, you do need to use Magisk + "MagiskHide Props Config" Magisk Module and set the fingerprint to Note8. If Note8 isnt available as a fingerprint, use SafetyNet-Fix Module.
Also, I don't use my Note 8 anymore, but we have Custom ROMs for Note8. I see we have LineageOS 20.0. Why use GSIs? They are much more unstable and buggy.
cyanGalaxy said:
Frija is faster and I recommend it. SAMMobile forces users to register to their website and limit your DL-speed.
It's not strictly required to use Magisk. Some Custom ROMs by default spoof SafetyNet Attestation to BASIC and don't need Magisk.
But in the case of Custom ROMs like LineageOS (which doesn't spoof/hide the Unlocked Bootloader on purpose!), or Stock OneUI ROM, you do need to use Magisk + "MagiskHide Props Config" Magisk Module and set the fingerprint to Note8. If Note8 isnt available as a fingerprint, use SafetyNet-Fix Module.
Also, I don't use my Note 8 anymore, but we have Custom ROMs for Note8. I see we have LineageOS 20.0. Why use GSIs? They are much more unstable and buggy.
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LineageOS is largely developed as a GSI. Yes, in many cases, it is bundled with a device specific kernel as a complete ROM, but for Project Treble compliant devices, a Generic System Image is just that - a single generic system image that does not have any device specific functions and can be used with any kernel on any device. In that regard, the official AOSP GSIs are very stable, and any issues are usually involved with the kernel, not the system image.
KingDark2010 said:
Hello,
my friend has a Samsung galaxy note 8 with the model SM-N950F and he was thinking about giving me his phone to install a custom ROM for him, the phone is running stock ROM.
my question is what is the most stable android 12/13 Rom ( AOSP ) that doesn't require rooting and has banking apps and the pen working fine, also what is the latest stable TWARP and Odin that works for that model ( because I had SM-G530h and some Odin versions didn't work with it ).
one more question is it available to go back to Stock ROM once again using Odin like with old Samsung phones and where can I find a trusted source as Sammobile doesn't seem to work for me for some reason?
thanks in advance for your help.
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To be able to use Banking Apps, the following practices are good.
Passing SafetyNet (you can check this with YASNAC from Play Store).
If you don't pass SafetyNet, use Magisk with one of the 2 modules mentioned above.
You may also need to enable Zygisk, Enforce DenyList, and add your Banking Apps to Magisk DenyList.
I use a Xiaomi Poco F3 with ArrowOS Custom ROM, it already contains patches to force SafetyNet to BASIC, and so I dont need any modules, but only Zygisk, Force DenyList, and add my Banking Apps to the DenyList and reboot ^^
V0latyle said:
LineageOS is largely developed as a GSI. Yes, in many cases, it is bundled with a device specific kernel as a complete ROM, but for Project Treble compliant devices, a Generic System Image means the system image can be used with the OEM kernel on any device, because everything specific to that device is contained within the kernel. In that regard, the official AOSP GSIs are very stable, and any issues are usually involved with the kernel, not the system image.
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My Xiaomi Poco F3 (2021) supports Treble and GSI's are not at all usable/daily-drivable. Scratchy Sound, Missing Vibration etc..
cyanGalaxy said:
My Xiaomi Poco F3 (2021) supports Treble and GSI's are not at all usable/daily-drivable. Scratchy Sound, Missing Vibration etc..
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What GSIs have you tried? I suspect that the device kernel is not fully Treble compliant.
V0latyle said:
What GSIs have you tried? I suspect that the device kernel is not fully Treble compliant.
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V0latyle said:
What GSIs have you tried? I suspect that the device kernel is not fully Treble compliant.
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Generic System Image releases | Platform | Android Developers
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The official Googley ones. Tho I don't mind, since I use an AOSP Custom ROM anyway (on my Xiaomi phone). My Note 8 is kept on OneUI 1.0... i miss the "Samsung Experience" dayz.. Yknow, the OS that came after TouchWiz. It had a rather professional-looking boxy design. Don't like the Huge padding and Rounded Corners of OneUI. The modern OneUI versions are also eh. Due to Samsung stuffing additional apps like TikTok and other rubbish as pre-installed apps.
cyanGalaxy said:
Generic System Image releases | Platform | Android Developers
developer.android.com
The official Googley ones. Tho I don't mind, since I use an AOSP Custom ROM anyway (on my Xiaomi phone). My Note 8 is kept on OneUI 1.0... i miss the "Samsung Experience" dayz.. Yknow, the OS that came after TouchWiz. It had a rather professional-looking boxy design. Don't like the Huge padding and Rounded Corners of OneUI. The modern OneUI versions are also eh. Due to Samsung stuffing additional apps like TikTok and other rubbish as pre-installed apps.
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Huh. I've used both the "pure" GSIs from Android CI, as well as the Android Developer GSIs on my Tab A 8.0 with the CUK4 kernel. Everything works like it should. Make sure you're using the correct architecture and bitness for your device - most are arm64 - but in the off case that your Xiaomi isn't ARM, there will likely be a lot of issues.
Remember that while a Treble kernel should run any GSI, you still have to wipe data. You can't go from OEM firmware to GSI or vice versa without a data wipe; that cause a a lot of stability issues.
thanks for the replays and information guys regarding official releases of AOSP ROMs I haven't seen one that is higher than android 9 ( which is mainly the reason why we want to install a higher version due to compatibility issues with the company portal apps ) so any idea what is the most stable ROM for that model running android 10 or above

Question I am new here and I wanted to port a rom to my Xiaomi 11TPro

Hello! I am new here and wanted to port a rom to my 11TPro which has SD888 Chipset and the rom I want is from Oneplus9RT which also has SD888 so I was wondering if porting oxygen OS of this device is possible on the 11TPro and if it is then how?
Please help me
And thanks for reading.
Idk828182 said:
Hello! I am new here and wanted to port a rom to my 11TPro which has SD888 Chipset and the rom I want is from Oneplus9RT which also has SD888 so I was wondering if porting oxygen OS of this device is possible on the 11TPro and if it is then how?
Please help me
And thanks for reading.
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A ROM typically requires a lot of work for it to be compatible with a device. You can't simply grab any ROM and flash it to another device. There are other aspects when it comes to hardware such as the cameras, sensors, components for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth etc.
First before you can make any modifications, you of course, have to unlock the bootloader by using a tool provided by the manufacturer. For Xiaomi, you need to first pair your Xiaomi Account to the device by going into the Developer options in settings and then use their Mi Unlock tool to submit the request. You will have to wait around 7 days in order to be able to unlock it. After that, you now have the option to install a custom OS
Do note that due to the bootloader being unlocked, apps that check the bootloader status such as banking apps and streaming apps may not work anymore. But there are ways to make them work by patching the SafetyNet/Play Integrity API.

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