Is GCam working well on Lineage? - Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers

Hey,
I'm thinking about buying Pixel 5 and ungoogle it to certain level (I will most likely use microg). Does a modded GCam works as well as a stock Gcam? I know most of the pixel's camera quality comes from software, hence my question.

yeah, it does work reliably! I'm running PX Mod v8.1 on LineageOS 18.1 without any gapps except Gcam Services Provider.

THEGAZINGVOID said:
yeah, it does work reliably! I'm running PX Mod v8.1 on LineageOS 18.1 without any gapps except Gcam Services Provider.
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Alright, thanks! I'm assuming the quality is same, right?
By the way, out of curiosity, how much does you battery endure without gapps?

I can't compare the camera quality because I never used the stock version. I installed LOS right after getting my Pixel 5. the battery lasts about 12-18 hours, but i can't compare to stock here either though.

THEGAZINGVOID said:
I can't compare the camera quality because I never used the stock version. I installed LOS right after getting my Pixel 5. the battery lasts about 12-18 hours, but i can't compare to stock here either though.
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Do you know if it is possible to install the stock camera on lineage with microg or with the gcam services provider? I pretty much love the results of the stock cam.
Sorry about these newbie questions, by the way.

I tried a couple of times but it doesn't work for me. which is odd because the general consensus on the internet seems to be that it should. I never tried to install it using any gapps though, maybe that's why.
also your questions are perfectly fine, don't worry! not knowing stuff shouldn't be a reason for derision.

Yeah, I want to try and stay clear of Google with this phone (quite ironically, though), but not having the camera at its best is a dealbreaker for me.

I had the exact same thoughts! the irony of de-googling a Google device is very funny, although it's kind of...normal? I mean, both CalyxOS and GrapheneOS favour the Pixel phones. also it's like, a middle finger in Googles face lol
another thing I should probably mention about camera apps: I can't seem to access the ultra wide angle lens in third party apps and manual focus doesn't seem to work either in those. that might just be my device/setup though.

For me is that it is the perfect phone to buy today.. I currently have an S7, which I love, but it's getting old (not charging sometimes, camera getting blurry, sad, really). So I've looking for a phone with the same specs - good camera, battery and at the same size (I hate current phone sizes).
I've reading on the lineage thread about people using gcam but with google service.. which i really want to avoid. I want to use, at max, microg. Thanks for the feedback, man.

you're welcome, hope you find what you're looking for!

My pixel will arrive the next day, can you directly suggest a gcam for LOS, with link please.
Thanks.

Sure!

Hi. Can you, please, help with the correct GCam app link for Pixel 3a XL running Lineage OS 18.1 (Android 11)? I became confused while trying to find something suitable.
Thanks in advance!

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Nexus 5 to Mi5

Due to death of my nexus 5 I chose to switch to Xiaomi Mi5. Good specs, very affordable just like the old nexus 5. Only annoying thing is MIUI.
Could you recommend some close to stock Android rom? Something that would be most nexus/pixel-like
Lineage OS.
for more features Resurrection Remix and many more.
I don't think I want anything but clean, stock Android. No extra features, just stock, stable rom. Thank you very much, I'll check it as soon as I get the device
If you want pure stock Android, you might as well get a Nexus 5X for the same price. It will run stock Android much better than the Mi5.
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Here's the ROM you're looking for, pure AOSP with updated CAF sources, with Google Pixel theme and Assistant enabled:
ht tps://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/development/rom-aosp-caf-t3557568
Works great with this kernel:
ht tps://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/development/kernel-brand-kernel-cm13-alpha-1-0-t3480663
IMO it runs vastly smoother than LineageOS or anything based on it, but maybe I just haven't tinkered enough with them. Been using it for a few days without any major bugs (just video recording and charging led). I recommend you flash one of the compatible camera firmwares from another thread.
Ulver said:
If you want pure stock Android, you might as well get a Nexus 5X for the same price. It will run stock Android much better than the Mi5.
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I didn't check it before buying, but nexus 5x doesn't come in versions above 32gb storage. 32gb version is the same price as 64gb Mi5 where I live. Thanks anyway
gabor94 said:
I didn't check it before buying, but nexus 5x doesn't come in versions above 32gb storage. 32gb version is the same price as 64gb Mi5 where I live. Thanks anyway
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Yeah, but for stock Android and actually 100% working custom ROMs, the 5X would be the way to go, and that alone would out weigh the extra storage space.
You bet a handful of custom ROMs for the Mi5 and you still have issues. Like what was mentioned above, a mostly working ROM with issues with video recording. Also, last time I tried a custom ROM on a Xiaomi device (the Mi4), everything pretty much worked, but camera quality was horrible and that was a deal breaker for me.
Anywho, enjoy your Mi5!
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Yeah, but for stock Android and actually 100% working custom ROMs, the 5X would be the way to go, and that alone would out weigh the extra storage space.
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I guess it depends. My old nexus 5 had 32gb of storage and it was not enough for me.
Ulver said:
You bet a handful of custom ROMs for the Mi5 and you still have issues. Like what was mentioned above, a mostly working ROM with issues with video recording. Also, last time I tried a custom ROM on a Xiaomi device (the Mi4), everything pretty much worked, but camera quality was horrible and that was a deal breaker for me.
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Before nexus I've been using sgs2 with custom ROMs and the experience was great. I thought that there should be fewer problems nowadays.
gabor94 said:
Before nexus I've been using sgs2 with custom ROMs and the experience was great. I thought that there should be fewer problems nowadays.
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The Galaxy S2 was the last Samsung phone with all the proper sources released, hence it had stable ROMs. We have sort of working semi-recent code for the Mi5, hence there are problems with camera HAL3 and capicitive touch buttons on the lgd varient.
IMO it's very stable otherwise, I don't have crashes or random reboots, speed is equal or comparable to the One Plus 3 (a massive improvement), and battery life, mulitasking and audio is better than on MIUI. Not to mention it's nice having Magisk, Viper4Arise, Google Assistant, Fingerprint wake up, F2FS, Doze, OMS substratum, custom kernels and various other mods working flawlessly for once, and without the device overheating - it doesn't even get noticeably warm.
It makes a better Nexus device than the 5x with it's overheating SD808, even with it's small flaws. I think you made the right choice.
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The Galaxy S2 was the last Samsung phone with all the proper sources released, hence it had stable ROMs. We have sort of working semi-recent code for the Mi5, hence there are problems with camera HAL3 and capicitive touch buttons on the lgd varient.
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Didn't actually know that, everyday you learn new stuff.
My reasoning buying Mi5 was that probably there are many people who buy this phone because of the price and but hate the looks of MIUI, hence the demand for a solid, clean ROM. I suppose I wasn't wrong after all.
gabor94 said:
Didn't actually know that, everyday you learn new stuff.
My reasoning buying Mi5 was that probably there are many people who buy this phone because of the price and but hate the looks of MIUI, hence the demand for a solid, clean ROM. I suppose I wasn't wrong after all.
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Well to be honest I thought exactly the same, but development is kind of slow. I think most people jumped for the OP3 because they were afraid Xiaomi wouldn't release sources, but Xiaomi did release bootable sources, twice so far. A far cry from OP3, but then again this phone is half the price with almost identical specifications.
gabor94 said:
Due to death of my nexus 5 I chose to switch to Xiaomi Mi5. Good specs, very affordable just like the old nexus 5. Only annoying thing is MIUI.
Could you recommend some close to stock Android rom? Something that would be most nexus/pixel-like
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To be very frank, I am in your boat for the same reason in search of stock feel since I moved to MI5 from Nexus5.
Lineage-OS is said to be stable but I am not satisfied with it's experience since it requires still more stability and improvements. Camera becomes bit issue once you move away from MIUI. Battery life is only ok for MIUI rom and not in any other ROM. So I would suggest stick to MIUI if you want battery life and better Camera. For stock experience, let the LOS mature to some extent to make you move from MIUI.
Sorry for a little OT guys, but is there any stock'ish rom which utilizes home button the same way MIUI does (tapping to go to home screen instead of actually pressing it)? I've tried several roms and none of them could do that which is very disappointing.
gabor94 said:
Due to death of my nexus 5 I chose to switch to Xiaomi Mi5. Good specs, very affordable just like the old nexus 5. Only annoying thing is MIUI.
Could you recommend some close to stock Android rom? Something that would be most nexus/pixel-like
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I also went from Nexus 5 to Mi 5 and I must say it wasn't a bad choice but definitely not the best one either. I'd say the biggest problem of MIUI is stability. After almost 9 months of using it, I still face problems with basic features from time to time (gps is whimsical, wifi connection goes off randomly sometimes). MIUI itself is a great OS in my opinion after you manage to get used to the interface (DPI change is a must in my case). What I like the most is the ability to make an FTP server out of your phone to transfer smaller files wirelessly, I rarely use cable thanks to this. I know it can also be achieved using 3rd party apps but having it built into file manager is more convenient.
I'd recommend you to set up MIUI the way you like with some 3rd party launcher (I use nova), at least until we get a fully-functional stock rom with battery life comparable to MIUI.
Actually MIUI is far from terrible. I have the global version 8.1 and it works fine. It's stable, works really fast, no lags whatsoever. Just changed default launcher to Google Now Launcher. There are quite a few handy options like securing applications with a fingerprint. Don't know about battery life though, in the reviews I've seen online people said 4-6 SOT, will have to check that. Quick charge is on board so not such a big problem.
Anyway, got the money I paid, less than 300$ for 64gb seems like a wonderful deal. Very happy with the purchase so far.
About lineage OS and other custom ROMs, can't one just use stock MIUI apps for camera and other things, that could potentially benefit from it?

Best rom for OP3T Android Nougat?

So I made the switch to Nougat and gave up xposed. I'm looking for a rom with customization, good battery life and one that supports dash charging. I was using aosp extended for a little bit but I had so many issues. Also resurrection Remix gave me issues. Can anyone help me out
Try Phoenix AOSP Extended. I know you said that you already tried the official AOSP Extended, but really... Just try Phoenix. It's great! If you don't like that one, then try Legend ROM. Updates for that one aren't the fastest, but they don't need to be. It's already quite solid.
For me now the best option is a modded oxygen rom that suit you.
My vote is for FreedomOS v2.10 clean & fresh install with fresh install of all APPs, etc... Add during flashing a few basics like Face Detection for Media, Google Keyboard, Google Search, Google NFC Tags, AntHalService for fitness thingies, BT Midi Service just cause, OnePlus Camera cause it's awesome, then make sure to choose Google DNS, EnojiOne, Google Assistant & Substratum for K-Klock & Ozone... manually flash Pixel Dialer / Contacts and delete the stock ones in recovery... Don't use Root / Magisk during Flashing and don't use A.R.I.S.E either, too much of a hassle and not worth the results in my opinion. Manually flash Magisk 13 and choose Magisk Hide after boot... This'll pass SafetyNet and let you install Netflix, use Android Pay, etc... Don't use any Magisk Modules for now until things get sorted out. Right now using the modules causes a trip to SafetyNet. You can also flash Blu_Spark Kernel for some added awesomeness.
This has by far been the absolute BEST Nougat experience for me with none of the issues of using a non-OOS based ROM and I'm getting VERY solid battery life and unbelievably smooth performance with no changes to the Kernel settings and a boatload of APPs installed.
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My vote is for FreedomOS v2.10 clean & fresh install with fresh install of all APPs, etc... Add during flashing a few basics like Face Detection for Media, Google Keyboard, Google Search, Google NFC Tags, AntHalService for fitness thingies, BT Midi Service just cause, OnePlus Camera cause it's awesome, then make sure to choose Google DNS, EnojiOne, Google Assistant & Substratum for K-Klock & Ozone... manually flash Pixel Dialer / Contacts and delete the stock ones in recovery... Don't use Root / Magisk during Flashing and don't use A.R.I.S.E either, too much of a hassle and not worth the results in my opinion. Manually flash Magisk 13 and choose Magisk Hide after boot... This'll pass SafetyNet and let you install Netflix, use Android Pay, etc... Don't use any Magisk Modules for now until things get sorted out. Right now using the modules causes a trip to SafetyNet. You can also flash Blu_Spark Kernel for some added awesomeness.
This has by far been the absolute BEST Nougat experience for me with none of the issues of using a non-OOS based ROM and I'm getting VERY solid battery life and unbelievably smooth performance with no changes to the Kernel settings and a boatload of APPs installed.
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That sounds really interesting, I've actually registered here because I have the same exact question as the OP. I've tried LineageOS, Paranoid Android (AOSPA), and was thinking about trying Resurrection Remix but they either report bugs or don't really have any interesting features. Personally I'm all about customization. (So pretty much same as OP.)
Currently I'm using stock OxygenOS (with some root apps to make it better... MiXplorer, AFWall+, All in One Gestures, Greenify, Magisk, BusyBox, and was planning on trying to install Substratum) on OP3T but can't seem to get Magisk to pass SafetyNet...
I've been running Resurrection Remix for quite a while now and have to say that it's just awesome. Tons of customization options, super fast and stable. Full OMS support so that you can theme everything with substratum. Running it in combination with EX Kernel and AKT profile and got superb battery backup. Yesterday for example I had 7 hrs SOT with still 23% left. WiFi only, no gaming but everyday usage.
Just give it a try!
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I've been running Resurrection Remix for quite a while now and have to say that it's just awesome. Tons of customization options, super fast and stable. Full OMS support so that you can theme everything with substratum. Running it in combination with EX Kernel and AKT profile and got superb battery backup. Yesterday for example I had 7 hrs SOT with still 23% left. WiFi only, no gaming but everyday usage.
Just give it a try!
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Resurrection Remix is definitely one of, if not THE, most customizable ROMs out there and if I were to choose a ROM that wasn't OOS based RR would definitely be it. It's always been stable for me. I only use an OOS based ROM to prevent any compatibility issues / bugs that the custom AOSP/LOS ROMs normally run into on any device. Usually it's minor, but I've had major heating issues on a few releases over the past few years that have caused screen burn issues so I've been a bit scared to go back to non-stock based ROMs on my devices.
IMO, hands-down best ROM/kernel is Vertex. about as fast as OOS, without the issues of OOS and performs much better than anything based on LOS
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IMO, hands-down best ROM/kernel is Vertex. about as fast as OOS, without the issues of OOS and performs much better than anything based on LOS
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but vertex has no much features isn't it? less then OOS.
Thunderbolt said:
but vertex has no much features isn't it? less then OOS.
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yes, it is lacking in features when compared to most other ROMs, but makes up for it with speed, stability and battery life. quality over quantity. works better than OOS in a lot of ways.
WaxysDargle said:
yes, it is lacking in features when compared to most other ROMs, but makes up for it with speed, stability and battery life. quality over quantity. works better than OOS in a lot of ways.
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I haven't run into any issues with OOS at all. Can you provide a few examples where it's having issues and where Vertex would be a better fit for us to look for that quality over quantity setup? I wouldn't mind giving Vertex a try if it's better than OOS. I just don't know where OOS has any issues yet.
reppi said:
I've been running Resurrection Remix for quite a while now and have to say that it's just awesome. Tons of customization options, super fast and stable. Full OMS support so that you can theme everything with substratum. Running it in combination with EX Kernel and AKT profile and got superb battery backup. Yesterday for example I had 7 hrs SOT with still 23% left. WiFi only, no gaming but everyday usage.
Just give it a try!
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I have so many issues with RR.
jbw716 said:
Try Phoenix AOSP Extended. I know you said that you already tried the official AOSP Extended, but really... Just try Phoenix. It's great! If you don't like that one, then try Legend ROM. Updates for that one aren't the fastest, but they don't need to be. It's already quite solid.
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I'll check it out. I'm using DirtyUnicorns right now but theres not that much customization lol.
CJ-Wylde said:
I haven't run into any issues with OOS at all. Can you provide a few examples where it's having issues and where Vertex would be a better fit for us to look for that quality over quantity setup? I wouldn't mind giving Vertex a try if it's better than OOS. I just don't know where OOS has any issues yet.
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battery life is the best example. OOS wasn't a great experience for me when it came to battery. vertex is the most stable experience i've had with battery life on this device. also, my pebble 2 voice command for whatever reason doesn't work with OOS. sometimes apps i want on play store aren't 'compatible'.
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Try Phoenix AOSP Extended. I know you said that you already tried the official AOSP Extended, but really... Just try Phoenix. It's great! If you don't like that one, then try Legend ROM. Updates for that one aren't the fastest, but they don't need to be. It's already quite solid.
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Can't seem to bypass safetynet, so I'm going back to DirtyUnicorns.
What is with Lineage OS from sultanxda??
Have absolute no problems so far? Is vertex better? And why?
derAndroidler said:
What is with Lineage OS from sultanxda??
Have absolute no problems so far? Is vertex better? And why?
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i tried Linage and it didnt work. can you link me please
So far, DirtyUnicorns is the only rom that will let me bypass safetynet. Lineage and PhoenixAOSP Extended won't bypass it.
I was on RR for a while then I tried ViperOS, I must say it's pretty solid and smooth.
What about Camera drivers, use OOS because of that. And is ruining great for me, never get a phone that the battery last that much. Just love the phone and the freedom os.

Is anyone fed up of the 3T

Hear me out. I think the phone is amazing. The software is crap, now the 5 is out the updates have already slowed. Not to mention OOS is always behind on security.
Now custom roms. I appreciate highly the work so many devs have been doing especially sultan, lineage and paranoid. But theres always something thats a bit off, camera especially, lag etc. Always end up going back to OOS then get bored again, try roms again.
Is there anyone else like me who has had enough of being a crack flasher or gets bored easily and has just had enough of trying to find perfection from a oneplus phone ?
What do you want to hear? Need a confirmation for yourself to get another phone to make the step a bit easier?
Yes, I hate the manner of OnePlus to not even fix a single thing, like the implementation of the Camera2 API. Sure, they lied to us more often than we want. But what company does the job better?
If you want to get a new phone: Fine. I'm also looking for a replacement. But I'm looking for phones for weeks or months, so I'm sure, the phone is good enough and beloved by devs. For me, no OP-device anymore. But really fed up? No.
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What do you want to hear? Need a confirmation for yourself to get another phone to make the step a bit easier?
Yes, I hate the manner of OnePlus to not even fix a single thing, like the implementation of the Camera2 API. Sure, they lied to us more often than we want. But what company does the job better?
If you want to get a new phone: Fine. I'm also looking for a replacement. But I'm looking for phones for weeks or months, so I'm sure, the phone is good enough and beloved by devs. For me, no OP-device anymore. But really fed up? No.
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I dont meed a confirmation from anyone. Ive made a topic for discussion. For instance i have a oneplus one as well ae my back up. There is more stable nougat roms on that, a 3 year old phone than there is on the newer higher spec 3t. Phones are getting ridiculous. What the hell is with these curved screens now so no tempered glass fits properly.
The next phone i get needs to be something that will have good support. Preferably from a company who releases camera sources
LAG on OP3T? wtf :0
I agree with you, I dont like OOS but i love custom roms and PA is perfect, its so smooth and optimized and their camera software is on par with OOS cam
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LAG on OP3T? wtf :0
I agree with you, I dont like OOS but i love custom roms and PA is perfect, its so smooth and optimized and their camera software is on par with OOS cam
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Ive seen lag on pa rom when opening messages and settings and a few other things. It was minor but it bugged me a lot. The camera i didnt think was on par although its better than most roms. I didnt find the camera snappy enough either
Honestly stock is the best for this phone by far. Set it up right and its the fastest phone out there. Are you talking about screen lag or application lag?
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Honestly stock is the best for this phone by far. Set it up right and its the fastest phone out there. Are you talking about screen lag or application lag?
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Ah! I am defeateddddd! Pa had application lag. For instance it opens but messages would appear after lag and same with settings. Stock is better but i hate the delay in updates that dont fix basic bugs or update security.
My 2 cents; OOS continues to be good enough I don't even bother to unlock anymore. I was a Nexus fan for sure, but the 6P was my end of the line (yeah yeah, end of the line anyway). I had numerous issues and it finally got the bootloop problem that was plaguing many users. I got a used replacement, sold it and never looked back from the 3T. I tried most roms for the Nexus lines and while many were excellent, it was always something. When I got the 3T I decided to just leave it stock for a week and have not looked back. I get at least 2 days from it, it charges insanely fast, have had no lag/reboots/lockups, nothing. I would say I'm a fairly normal user except no social media really, privacy and all.
I keep a tab on what's new and as of today, nothing at all has tweaked my interest. Samsung/Motorola/HTC = never, too bloated. Pixel = too expensive.
I do feel the security updates are a bit slow and some additional OOS goodies would be nice, but for the price, for me it's hands down still the best phone.
Stock is the best rom, ftw
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My 2 cents; OOS continues to be good enough I don't even bother to unlock anymore. I was a Nexus fan for sure, but the 6P was my end of the line (yeah yeah, end of the line anyway). I had numerous issues and it finally got the bootloop problem that was plaguing many users. I got a used replacement, sold it and never looked back from the 3T. I tried most roms for the Nexus lines and while many were excellent, it was always something. When I got the 3T I decided to just leave it stock for a week and have not looked back. I get at least 2 days from it, it charges insanely fast, have had no lag/reboots/lockups, nothing. I would say I'm a fairly normal user except no social media really, privacy and all.
I keep a tab on what's new and as of today, nothing at all has tweaked my interest. Samsung/Motorola/HTC = never, too bloated. Pixel = too expensive.
I do feel the security updates are a bit slow and some additional OOS goodies would be nice, but for the price, for me it's hands down still the best phone.
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I hear you and agree with all of it. Problem with oneplus now is couple more years it will be on par with samsung pricewise. Then what? The bloated huawei honor line.
Sultans and PA are the best custom roms but they are not without their bugs.
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Hear me out. I think the phone is amazing. The software is crap, now the 5 is out the updates have already slowed. Not to mention OOS is always behind on security.
Now custom roms. I appreciate highly the work so many devs have been doing especially sultan, lineage and paranoid. But theres always something thats a bit off, camera especially, lag etc. Always end up going back to OOS then get bored again, try roms again.
Is there anyone else like me who has had enough of being a crack flasher or gets bored easily and has just had enough of trying to find perfection from a oneplus phone ?
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Didn't we get like 2 betas already since the 5 is out? Also, custom roms have issues on EVERY phone. You won't find a phone where a custom rom works 100%.
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Didn't we get like 2 betas already since the 5 is out? Also, custom roms have issues on EVERY phone. You won't find a phone where a custom rom works 100%.
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3 betas since our last update. Because we are still testing for the 5. Tell me what beta features have come to stable?
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3 betas since our last update. Because we are still testing for the 5. Tell me what beta features have come to stable?
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I don't know and I don't care to be honest. The stable version of OOS is an inferior version of the beta at this point. The beta is 100% stable in my experience and offers more features than the stable one as you've said.
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I don't know and I don't care to be honest. The stable version of OOS is an inferior version of the beta at this point. The beta is 100% stable in my experience and offers more features than the stable one as you've said.
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Beta is being moved to the op5 in a couple of months..
Moderator can close this thread.
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Moderator can close this thread.
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Or you could have just let it fade into obscurity instead of bumping it, since nobody posted to it for 8 months.
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Or you could have just let it fade into obscurity instead of bumping it, since nobody posted to it for 8 months.
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Then why did you comment? ??*
I got my OnePlus 3T for 15k INR (230USD) 3 days ago, Flashed Omni ROM 8.1. 20180311 build;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/oneplus-3--3t-cross-device-development/8-x-omni-oneplus-3t-t3695992
Installed Magisk v16.0 https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Installed AINUR AUDIO - SAURON MK II.II : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/soundmod-ainur-audio-t3450516
Installed SKULSHADY's Google Camera 5.1.018 Mod v3 https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75693033&postcount=415
Installed YouTube Vanced https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-iytbp-youtube-vanced-t3712097
Installed Substratum and the Swift Black Theme https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers&hl=en
...and a bunch of other stuff, the ROM is stable for Oreo 8.1, and with the help of other mods, and for someone coming from OnePlus X the phone feels great.
Wlan signal quality is very bad with mine.
Noticeable in many games, when it is endlessly stucked until the it the signal gets through again.
With 4G there is 0 problems, it's only this weak Wlan module, it's getting on my nerve.
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Wlan signal quality is very bad with mine.
Noticeable in many games, when it is endlessly stucked until the it the signal gets through again.
With 4G there is 0 problems, it's only this weak Wlan module, it's getting on my nerve.
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Oxygen os lies about signal strength.

Moving from Nexus 5X to OnePlus 3T: Which ROM? How to migrate?

My 3T has arrived, and I want to migrate from my 5X. I have a couple of questions:
Which ROM?
I know this has been discussed ad-infinitum, but I can't see the forest for the trees. I see lots of discussion about Oxygen vs CM / Lineage / Paranoid Android / AOSPE. I can say that even though I'm a "power user" in that I use my phone a lot, I am happy to stay close to the vanilla Android experience with minimal bloatware / "custom" experiences. I will need root for Titanium Backup, Greenify(*), Xposed, and perhaps a couple of other apps. In the olden days, I used CM on my HTC Desire and Moto G, but my Nexus has been just great with the factory ROM. I'm looking for maximum stability rather than tweakability that I'll never use. And sorry for being lazy, but I don't want to try ten ROMs to see what suits me, it will just become a pain.
How to migrate my apps and data?
Just use Titanium Backup? It's worked well for me in the past between different handsets. Or is the Google Android sync working well these days, and everything will just sync when I sign in with my Google Account?
(*) Is Greenify still regarded as useful on a 3T?
OxygenOS is fine. LineageOS is very stable too.
Most apps restore data from google, but some don't.
OxygenOS: Better camera. Reliable slow motion video recording, slightly better image quality.
Currently there is a bug on the latest official version (and custom ROMs based on it) that randomly wakes the screen up during phone calls if you have the double tap to wake feature enabled. Disable it or use the latest open beta, which is number 13 at the moment.
LineageOS: You have Substratum and and a bunch of ROMs based on it with a bunch of features. I believe you know it already, so it's up to you to decide.
Use Titanium if you want the app data as well, for example facebook login, offline game saves, etc. Google backup simply installs all the apps and logs you into Google services.
GR0S said:
OxygenOS is fine. LineageOS is very stable too.
Most apps restore data from google, but some don't.
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I don't doubt that, I was looking for more of a comparision.
ast00 said:
OxygenOS: Better camera. Reliable slow motion video recording, slightly better image quality.
Currently there is a bug on the latest official version (and custom ROMs based on it) that randomly wakes the screen up during phone calls if you have the double tap to wake feature enabled. Disable it or use the latest open beta, which is number 13 at the moment.
LineageOS: You have Substratum and and a bunch of ROMs based on it with a bunch of features. I believe you know it already, so it's up to you to decide.
Use Titanium if you want the app data as well, for example facebook login, offline game saves, etc. Google backup simply installs all the apps and logs you into Google services.
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I do take a lot of photos (snaps, for serious stuff I use a DSLR), so camera quality is important to me. However if we're talking about a small difference between cameras, and the Lineage camera is still fine for most use, I don't think I would use camera quality as a single reason to prefer one ROM to another. Anything else good / better about OxygenOS, or is it mostly bloatware (for someone like me who's quite vanilla ).
It will be weird but good going back to Lineage, as a CM user from many years ago. What about AOSP(E)? Does it feature in the equation?
On one hand, I love the developer-friendliness of OnePlus, on the other hand, there's so much contradictory information out there, it's hard to know what's real. Some people say the cameras are night and day, some say they're similar. Some say battery life is night and day, some say similar. I just edited my original post because I read that Paranoid Android might be a contender... You get my point...
From what you say, I'll definitely use Titanium. I've been with it for years, so I know where I am. In fact, maybe I should stop Google installing the apps so I can do it with Titanium?
I went from the Nexus 5x to the OnePlus 3T myself, and I'm currently running Paranoid Android. It's close to stock, has great battery life (usually I have 73% battery after 6 hours of frequent usage, but I don't have a Sim Card at the moment so I don't know the drainage with data enabled) and great performance. Bluetooth devices have a battery level in the status bar which I find incredibly useful, and theming is nice and easy. Only problem is updates, so I recommend switching to an Oreo based ROM when they are developed and switch back to PA when it gets Oreo.
i have been use all rom and the best still oxygen os very stable and minimum bloatware best rom so far but now i tried AOSPA and great but i think the oxygen is best
If you are lazy, Use FreedomOS : it's stock beta rom with nice addons: bloatremover,magisk,... and it's stock, mean you are no need to think about other problems like bugs~ they will be fixed by oneplus.
If you still want something like you old nexus i think you should take a look at Viper: not update so weekly, but it mean less bugs, brilliant features, nice stock apps, and even 2 theme engines: one similar to OOS and one is famous Substratum
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I went from the Nexus 5x to the OnePlus 3T myself, and I'm currently running Paranoid Android. It's close to stock, has great battery life (usually I have 73% battery after 6 hours of frequent usage, but I don't have a Sim Card at the moment so I don't know the drainage with data enabled) and great performance. Bluetooth devices have a battery level in the status bar which I find incredibly useful, and theming is nice and easy. Only problem is updates, so I recommend switching to an Oreo based ROM when they are developed and switch back to PA when it gets Oreo.
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That's exactly the kind of disruption I want to avoid. But PA is currently pretty up to date, so hopefully they can keep it that way. I could wait a few weeks for Oreo whilst bugs are ironed out.
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If you are lazy, Use FreedomOS : it's stock beta rom with nice addons: bloatremover,magisk,... and it's stock, mean you are no need to think about other problems like bugs~ they will be fixed by oneplus.
If you still want something like you old nexus i think you should take a look at Viper: not update so weekly, but it mean less bugs, brilliant features, nice stock apps, and even 2 theme engines: one similar to OOS and one is famous Substratum
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At first, I thought, I am lazy, great idea with FreedomOS. But for updates, it means waiting 1) for OnePlus to release then 2) for the FreedomOS code to be updated. They're still on 7.1.1, PA is up to 7.2.3. Also I'd be worried about the long-term, it seems PA have disappeared in the past, but at least they are a big team, FreedomOS looks like a one-man show.
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That's exactly the kind of disruption I want to avoid. But PA is currently pretty up to date, so hopefully they can keep it that way. I could wait a few weeks for Oreo whilst bugs are ironed out.
At first, I thought, I am lazy, great idea with FreedomOS. But for updates, it means waiting 1) for OnePlus to release then 2) for the FreedomOS code to be updated. They're still on 7.1.1, PA is up to 7.2.3. Also I'd be worried about the long-term, it seems PA have disappeared in the past, but at least they are a big team, FreedomOS looks like a one-man show.
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PA 7.2.3 is android 7.1.2 like other custom roms based on aosp/linage , 2.3 is just their name they call that rom,
And about long term support, here in XDA, we all knows every devs have their life, they could drop their project for works family...
we can't blame them:fingers-crossed:, since we pay nothing but "likes" for their works, PA may discounted, FreedomOS too.But there will many good devs here, in XDA create new good rom for us,
Did you have an nexus5 before?i run it great for years with slimkat, DU... then google dropped support for it and slim disappear, but even now, nexus 5 still can run good with android 7.1.2 Darkrom. and even Gcam with HDR+ from pixel, So dont worry about support. we're in XDA, with little search, try few roms for days, then choose your favorite :good: I'm currently running Viper with google cam, but maybe i will add lastest freedomos as secondary in multirom.
Enjoy your phone,
Oh wow, how silly do I look with the version numbers... Thanks for the clarification!
I wouldn't blame any open source development for not having time, but equally I'd rather use a ROM that gets updated in a reasonable (not quick) time. I just don't have time to spend hours researching every few months.
I have a Nexus 5X, running 7.1.2 from Google, with minimal tweaks. SuperSU, Titanium, Greenify (is that still a thing that people use), AdAway. I've been really happy with that setup.
So it's a funny decision:
PA based on AOSP with many useful things added.
FreedomOS based on Oxygen with non-useful things removed, and a few useful things added?
Did I sum it up reasonably?
Also, are these statements relevant / true?
PA is CAF-based and FreedomOS isn't? If so, should I care?
FreedomOS has Viper4Android and ARISE, which as a music fan I should care about? Or is it just fake audio processing, which actually makes the audio less natural? I'd never heard of either until I started reading about 3T ROMs.

Question I want leave miui - some questions

Hi, it would like you guys or girls to have answer to some questions. I want use pixel experience cause good support is on it and work gsi 13 with it ok beta
1) what camera app is good? It is possible to make HDR 10 videos? Like stock camera
2) what gallery app is good?
1) I do not have experience with this phone, but I know that as long as your phone doesn't do most of the photo rendering with the software, any camera app, including stock, works just as well
2) any gallery app should work well, that is ,unless you want some specific special feature.
I am on mi 11 lite 4g, currently using vanilla build of nusantara project and loving it so fqr
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I am on mi 11 lite 4g, currently using vanilla build of nusantara project and loving it so fqr
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well, I wish you luck getting everything setup
dromaczek said:
Hi, it would like you guys or girls to have answer to some questions. I want use pixel experience cause good support is on it and work gsi 13 with it ok beta
1) what camera app is good? It is possible to make HDR 10 videos? Like stock camera
2) what gallery app is good?
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just install aosp pixel experience ro for your device and done
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just install aosp pixel experience ro for your device and done
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This is no answer. I wrote two questions
There is no good gcam, at best it will be just ok for photo, but for video it will be awful. That's why i went back to MIUI even if i hate it and battery life is worse.
Trust me, do not waste your time flashing rom custom if you want good camera.
Thx
dromaczek said:
Hi, it would like you guys or girls to have answer to some questions. I want use pixel experience cause good support is on it and work gsi 13 with it ok beta
1) what camera app is good? It is possible to make HDR 10 videos? Like stock camera
2) what gallery app is good?
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There is a bunch of ROMs out here for this device, just try them all and see what fits best for you,
Also, AnxCamera is here but in BETA state. And any gallery app is good, you can even re-install the one from MIUI

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