There's official ROMs/Images for Android (namely for Nexus) at https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images..
Can I install one of those ROMs above to my Redmi 3 (for example)..?
I currently running on Xiaomi.eu Unofficial ROM v6.6.30.. In Android version section, there's written "5.1.1 LMY47V", what is that mean..? I also found some Nexus devices in link above with same version and code, is that mean I can use those ROMs to my device..?
If it's possible to use those official Android ROM to any devices rather than Nexus itself, what's to consider..? Like chipset, GPU, network, etc.. And what's the method to determine which ROM version compatible with device target..?
No. Each rom is built for the device. If you flash a rom not made for your device you will brick it
zelendel said:
No. Each rom is built for the device. If you flash a rom not made for your device you will brick it
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Thanks for the answer.. I just really curious about it..
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I was going through the xdadevelopers forums when I saw that the process of installing ROMs seems of be device dependent. Can someone please explain me why it is so?
More specifically, shouldn't the process of installing a pure Android ROM (AOSP) be the same on every device since all of them are based on the ARM architecture.
I haven't installed an android ROM before, but I am trying to understand why the process isn't similar to installing a Linux based OS on my computer.
I recently bought an Android tablet (HCL ME X1) to experiment with ROMs but later realized that there aren't ROMs for this device. Can someone let me if I can use the ROMs of any other device for this?
Because all different models have different hardware so the rom has to be specific to that device.
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Thanks for the reply stylez.
So I guess if I want to develop a custom ROM (say an AOSP ROM) I will need the device drivers which my vendor wrote.
Is there any way of identifying the vendor specific drivers of my device? I am using an HCL ME X1.
Hey! I'd love to know more about kernels, but I can't find that info.
What are the differences between Android versions in Kernels? How hard would it be to port Android on some device that already has a linux kernel? (Maybe something simmilar to what this guy did, just with more info on the process) What about a device that already has an Android kernel, just for other android version?
Would it be possible to port an older android version to Nexus 5x? (I.E. Lollipop, maybe even KitKat)
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Okay, so I know that I would have to port kernel modules from devices with same chipsets, but I don't really get it.
Hey folks!
I was wondering, how much of an ordeal is it to make a barebones stock Android ROM for a device? For instance, I have Xiaomi Black Shark 3, and am super not in love with the JoyUI rom. Would it be something that could reasonably be commissioned, to have a stock Android ROM put together? Is that even possible?
Thanks ahead of time!
@SwingBlade
So-called Stock ROM is the Android OS what OEMs/Carriers pre-install on their devices. Each Stock ROM is tailored to device's hardware capabilities/features, means a Stock ROM always relates to a specific brand/model. The base for all Stock ROMs is AOSP ( maintained by Google ).
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@SwingBlade
So-called Stock ROM is the Android OS what OEMs/Carriers pre-install on their devices. Each Stock ROM is tailored to device's hardware capabilities/features, means a Stock ROM always relates to a specific brand/model. The base for all Stock ROMs is AOSP ( maintained by Google ).
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Yeah I had a feeling I might not have been the most accurate on my verbiage, but that is just a consequence of not being as entrenched as I used to be.
With all of that in mind though, how much of an ask is the process of 'tailoring' AOSP to a specific device?
Hi guys,
I am forced to upgrade my moto G5 plus due to a network update
In my moto G5 plus I have installed dotOS with android 11 and I am really happy with it, and I would like "clone" it on a Moto G Power.
Here are some questions:
1) since Moto G Power (2021) is not listed on dotOS but a GSI ARM64 available, has anyone experienced with that? I am also open to other custom ROMS (also Lineage OS doesnt have this devicelisted)
2) I also noticed that TWRP is not available for Moto G Power (2021), is there a good alternative or I have to use adb fastboot?
Thanks!
Edit:
I just found the thread:
[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP 3.6.0-11 [BORNEO] Android 11 Based (updated 12/11/2021)
I can try that for question 2
Efone said:
Hi guys,
I am forced to upgrade my moto G5 plus due to a network update
In my moto G5 plus I have installed dotOS with android 11 and I am really happy with it, and I would like "clone" it on a Moto G Power.
Here are some questions:
1) since Moto G Power (2021) is not listed on dotOS but a GSI ARM64 available, has anyone experienced with that? I am also open to other custom ROMS (also Lineage OS doesnt have this devicelisted)
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Presently I don't believe it is possible to have a custom rom as we need the kernel be released for it to have a chance, or a compatible similar device and its kernel.
Hi Onoitsu and thank you for the reply,
so I guess I could go with the stock ROM. I noticed that I can use https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/borneo/ has an official and blankflash (not sure what the difference is). If I understand the process correctly I could:
1) unlock bootloader
2) flash twrp in recovery
3) flash blankflash.zip (or official?) through twrp
4) flash magisk through twrp
5) restore my old phone dotOS android 11 backup through twrp
and I should have all the apps and data as in the old device?
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Hi Onoitsu and thank you for the reply,
so I guess I could go with the stock ROM. I noticed that I can use https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/borneo/ has an official and blankflash (not sure what the difference is). If I understand the process correctly I could:
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The blankflash is only if you can no longer flash anything by usual methods
Blankflash and EDL Mode
Is my device in EDL Mode?
How to boot into EDL Mode
Thanks for the info!
Should the reasoning above work if I use official instead of blankflash?
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3) flash blankflash.zip (or official?) through twrp
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Neither the blank flash nor official firmware are twrp compatible.
Thanks sd_shadow for the info, it is really helping me out.
I saw your post for using LSMA, but I couldnt find a Linux version. Is there one? Or the only other option I have is going through the fastboot process?
Can anyone tell me if there is going to be custom roms made for Borneo?
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Can anyone tell me if there is going to be custom roms made for Borneo?
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Still the reason I cite in post 2 above, indeterminate, sadly.
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Still the reason I cite in post 2 above, indeterminate, sadly.
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Mostly concerned because google has said they're going to stop their 'less secure app' thing at the end of this month and it might mean textnow will stop working outright for people that don't use play services.
Hopefully anyone working on making a custom rom for Borneo will see this thread and maybe give an idea if its going to happen.
Does this help?
If I wanted to start from scratch what would I need to know to make my own custom rom? Don't need a phone, will only ever use wifi. Just need microg basically.
The following statement is on the dotOS FAQs:
Q: My device is not supported! What should I do?!A: First reason can be that our development team doesn't have your device to support it or we no maintainer applied for this device. You can always use our GSI builds if your phone supports Treble Project.
Here we have this statement:
... Google requires every Certified Android device launching with Android 8.0 Oreo and above to support Treble.
Here borneo is listed as a supported device.
Does this mean dotOS GSI supports MotoGPower 2021 without the need of vendor blobs?
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Presently I don't believe it is possible to have a custom rom as we need the kernel be released for it to have a chance, or a compatible similar device and its kernel.
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@sd_shadow
Two sites that potential rom developers may want to check out:
1) https://github.com/moto-common
check out: https://github.com/moto-common/andr...ernel/blob/12/dtb/bengal-moto-base-borneo.dtb
2) https://github.com/moto-sm6115
Scroll through the list of repositories, particularly in the moto-common site
@sdembiske that looks promising, I am willing to give it a shot and contribute to the community. Is there a good guide on how to build the kernel with vendor tree/blobs etc...?
Reference "Moto G Power 2021 XT2117-4 Firmware Extractions" - You will find the extracted kernel etc. in the boot.img extracted link that you can download - there are many other extractions that you hopefully can use to build a custom or AOSP rom.
Your best bet would be to add a pre-built kernel in the build - you can google that for how-to's.
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Presently I don't believe it is possible to have a custom rom as we need the kernel be released for it to have a chance, or a compatible similar device and its kernel.
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The Xiaomi poco m3 has the same SoC and other innards as the Moto G Power 2021 and it also has unofficial Lineage OS 19 support. I am considering hitting them up and using their code as part of the build. I'm also requesting Motorola Mobility LLC to release the kernel source for Android 11. I already have a device tree for Borneo on my github. Me and Fazwalrus have a telegram chat set up for the ROM development here
Hey, I want to install Pixel Experience custom rom on my Android Phone but unfortunately my phone vendor is not present on devices tab. In this case what should I do? How can I install custom rom on my Android phone?
My Phone is Techno Spark 6 GO.
you could try GSI but that device shipped Android (Go edition) usually for low ram. bootloader is unlockable?
Wnat is GSI? Generic System Image? Even if I am able to unlocked bootloader on my device then what then? Since I am not able to find custom OS for it.
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Wnat ks GSI? Generic System Image? Even if I am able to unlocked bootloader on my device then what then? Since I am not able to find custom OS for it.
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same problem here i want to install custom rom for my devce but theres is no availablecustom rom for it
Generic System Image is generic. you won't find GSI especially for this device. it's trial and error
[GSI][13] LineageOS 20 "Light"
LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device. LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra...
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Thanks for the explanation, but by testing what if tested wrong GSI and phone become brick. Then it would be useless.
unlock bootloader first. if bootloader is unlocked, we will talk about *what if* questions
It's now easy to bypass MediaTek's SP Flash Tool authentication
A group of developers has created a Python utility to bypass the authentication routine of MediaTek SP Flash Tool. Check it out now!
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unlock bootloader first. if bootloader is unlocked, we will talk about *what if* questions
It's now easy to bypass MediaTek's SP Flash Tool authentication
A group of developers has created a Python utility to bypass the authentication routine of MediaTek SP Flash Tool. Check it out now!
www.xda-developers.com
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Does this works in oppo too yes my bootloader is unlocked my phone is oppo a71 cph1717
Unofficial LineageOS 17 GSI released for Project Treble compatible devices
You can now get LineageOS 17, based on Android 10, on any Project Treble compatible device thanks to this unofficial LineageOS 17 GSI release.
www.xda-developers.com
How to flash a Generic System Image (GSI) on Project Treble supported devices
So your device supports Project Treble, what does that mean for you? It means you can flash a Generic System Image such as LineageOS or Resurrection Remix! Enjoy AOSP-based custom ROMs! Here's a guide on how to install these ROMs.
www.xda-developers.com
aIecxs said:
Unofficial LineageOS 17 GSI released for Project Treble compatible devices
You can now get LineageOS 17, based on Android 10, on any Project Treble compatible device thanks to this unofficial LineageOS 17 GSI release.
www.xda-developers.com
How to flash a Generic System Image (GSI) on Project Treble supported devices
So your device supports Project Treble, what does that mean for you? It means you can flash a Generic System Image such as LineageOS or Resurrection Remix! Enjoy AOSP-based custom ROMs! Here's a guide on how to install these ROMs.
www.xda-developers.com
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So its really possible to install gsi on my oppo a71? Right sir?
you tell us
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you tell us
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Hmmm its said there that i need to be android 8 or higher to flash the gsi but my phone is android 7.1.1
probably not... double check with that app
Treble Check - Apps on Google Play
Check your device for Project Treble support and more
play.google.com
found this guide but seems dangerous, most likely you will end up bricked
[GUIDE] [Q&A] [TREBLE] From Stock to Treble - everything you need to know!
Here I will share all the info you need to know about using Treble on the Mi A1. Everyone is more than welcome to ask questions and clarification here, I am happy to answer and will update this thread over time. Thanks! Contents 0. Key Terms...
forum.xda-developers.com
aIecxs said:
probably not... double check with that app
Treble Check - Apps on Google Play
Check your device for Project Treble support and more
play.google.com
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My phone doesnt supported but could it possibly work although its not supported?
Anonymous V said:
My phone doesnt supported but could it possibly work although its not supported?
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No. search for custom ROM for your device
aIecxs said:
No. search for custom ROM for your device
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Nah i already did but no i cant find anything im like searching for 2 months but nothing i cant find something fit on my device so i hope gsi would work for me it should be easy for me my phone is running in oreo or pie but nah i cant find custom rom for my device also i know this link custom ROM its says he that he have the same phone as mine so he prted ressurection os pie for his phone and it work im a bit worried about it pls sir if you can tell me if this rom is safe just confirm it to be safe ill try this out
Anonymous V said:
pls sir if you can tell me if this rom is safe ill try this out
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that's not how xda works.
aIecxs said:
that's not how xda works.
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Yeah i know i just asked if this is safe like there no virus or trojan somthing because it happens to before my phone broke because of virud from the rom thats why and if ever i bricked my device i know how to fix it and backup is already in standby