Hi y'all,
Should be receiving my X829 from Banggood tomorrow, and trying to figure out what to do re: firmware. I'm a bit wary of the custom roms since it seems like each rom has its share of serious issues. I was going to go with small EUI, but apparently it now has bootloop problems?
Anyway, in the absence of a reliable custom rom, all I really want to do is a debloat of any spyware (including here apps that upload "market research data"). Are there any debloating guides floating around?
I've read that EUI has fine grained control of app permissions. Does this include being able to restrict app internet access, and does this control extend to the LeEco apps and other bloatware installed on the phone by default?
I have not seen a good debloat guide but I'm sure your x829 is going to come with some sort of vendor ROM already ( US? ) .
I just wanted to comment on the stability of all the LOS 13, AOKP, and RR builds ( MM ), I would say are all stable and ready for every day use. Some of the N builds are excellent and just waiting for LeEco to release N . :good:
Supertacomonkeyexplosion said:
I have not seen a good debloat guide but I'm sure your x829 is going to come with some sort of vendor ROM already ( US? ) .
I just wanted to comment on the stability of all the LOS 13, AOKP, and RR builds ( MM ), I would say are all stable and ready for every day use. Some of the N builds are excellent and just waiting for LeEco to release N . :good:
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My impression was that even if they are stable, they are missing some substantial functionality? VoLTE seems to be a problem for most roms (though it's fixed in some), none of the Nougat roms seem to have the cameras working (a significant issue that would prevent me from considering such roms functional, let alone excellent), and (all?) of the non-EUI based roms require the use of a certain camera app to get camera functionality?
I'd very much like to be informed I'm wrong haha!
Arcanen said:
My impression was that even if they are stable, they are missing some substantial functionality? VoLTE seems to be a problem for most roms (though it's fixed in some), none of the Nougat roms seem to have the cameras working (a significant issue that would prevent me from considering such roms functional, let alone excellent), and (all?) of the non-EUI based roms require the use of a certain camera app to get camera functionality?
I'd very much like to be informed I'm wrong haha!
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There is a VoLTE patch floating around, my carrier doesn't support it so I haven't used it.... The camera issues have been solved in most MM builds, but not N builds. The FooteJ camera app work around was just a temp way around the problem that persisted, but now I use it in place of stock because I liked it so much
My suggestion is to try them. Super easy to unlock/root/add custom recovery, Especially if your looking for a smooth clean OS.
EUI is packed with bloat and ad on , I don't like it.
There are 6 apps on chinese 23s rom. I don't use them and they don't cause any issues. They are in my app draw as I use nova launcher so don't see them.
I tried most of custom roms but find stock more stable and it works OK apart from Gmail notification but I use BlueMail from playstore which works perfect. No real need to de bloat to be honest.
waj1234 said:
There are 6 apps on chinese 23s rom. I don't use them and they don't cause any issues. They are in my app draw as I use nova launcher so don't see them.
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So I got my Banggood X829. As far as I can tell, there are no chinese apps, and only two leeco apps: LIVE and My LeEco. All the GApps are there as the default. Everything worked out of the box, so I've just decided to restrict the permissions of the LeEco apps, and installed Nova.
The launcher was bad (no app drawer!, ughh), but the other aspects of EUI are pretty nice. In particular, the the app switching button on default Android is an incredible waste of space that's hard to navigate through. The way it's implemented in EUI is both more user friendly, and putting media and settings shortcuts there is a more efficient use of space than stock.
I imagine there'll be no OTA updates, so I think I'll just stick with stock EUI until someone gets a Nougat ROM with the camera working.
Won't be any updates on that vendor rom if same as mine from Banggood. The updater app was removed on mine. Got rid of it for a newer stock rom immediately.
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I am currently on MIUI 7 global stable and want to flash CM13. Can you please guide me to which are the options I have currently for :
- Good calls and call volume (I use 3G only..no LTE)
- Bluetooth pairing and music through bluetooth headphones
- Working Camera
- Fingerprint (I have a FPC102..checked via AIDA64)
No offense but I saw most of the devs mentioning in the bugs section "You Tell" but there are some ifs and buts..
I already have TWRP flashed..
Most of you might have already tried all the ROMS..hence asking your opinion..thank you dear friends and the wonderful devs
Official CM13 has almost no problems for me (I say almost because I haven't encountered any that haven't been fixed in a day or two). Fingerprint is faster than MIUI tbh. Must be because fingerprint is baked-in in android marshmallow. Don't have to bother with MIUI force closing apps (torrent apps always closed after some time in MIUI) . Multitasking is great! With MIUI my phone felt like a 1.5 GB phone with its aggressive memory handling. Regarding camera the camera quality may have degraded slightly or it may just be placebo. But the MIUI camera app is definitely nicer and faster. That's the only thing I'm missing from MIUI. Some people have problems like fingerprint not working (even if Aida show FPC102), battery always stuck at 2% or 50%, led not working etc with official Cm13 but none of those problems for me . So stability would probably depend upon your luck.
I haven't tried Santosh's CM13 as it is said to lock bootloader again. I have tried resurrection remix but some bugs like recent apps showing even Android system (which has been present since resurrection lollipop in all devices. It doesnt hinder much but Android system is not supposed to show in recent apps. To understand what I'm talking about, when you open say a YouTube link it shows menu for which app you would like to open the link with and even that will be present in the recent apps.) and data not working ( data may be fixed by now though). I haven't tried other because Official one satisfied me very much.
Try the official one for once and see if you have any bugs. If not restore MIUI. MIUI 8 is coming and it seems it has some cool features but nothing to bring me back to MIUI.
Hi guys. Just got confirmation that the 32/4 GB model I ordered has been dispatched so hoping to receive it in a week or two. Will need to get it up and running ASAP when it arrives, because my daughter is itching to get her hands on my current phone to replace her broken one, but as this is my first LeTV/LeEco phone, and my first Chinese grey import phone, I am a little confused about where to start to get it set up as I need. I am not sure if it is coming factory sealed with the Chinese stock firmware, or with a reseller installed ROM, but since the reseller said it is "preinstalled" I'm guessing factory stock. I have read through many of the threads on these XDA pages for the device, but as there are various ROMS and various stock SKUs it is a bit overwhelming. Hope you guys can give me your opinions.
How I am hoping to get the phone set up is as follows: at least basic Google functionality (Play Store, Calendar Sync, Contacts Sync), as little visible Chinese language as possible (preferably none), no active bloat (I definitely don't want to see the LeEco TV and video crap). Stability and decent battery life are more important to me than trying to get a more vanilla android experience, so I am thinking a stock ROM or stock-based ROM are better for me than trying Resurrection or CM (at least at first).
I am wondering if I should (a) stay with the stock Chinese firmware, try to install basic google apps and root/debloat it myself, or (b) flash the stock Indian firmware and root/debloat it myself, or (c) flash one of the debloated stock based ROMS. And if I go for option (c), I am not really sure whether to go for TeamSpain or Cuoco. What are their relative merits or demerits?
Hope some of you guys who already have this phone can give me your recommendations. Thanks!
P.S. My native language is English and I do not require any other languages (as long as I can install Google Japanese keyboard)
I've had mine for two weeks.
1. Download all the updates (latest 17s)
2. You can then choose between US or UK English.
3. Play store is pre-installed so download all the apps you prefer, like mail, browser, calender etc. and in App management go to Default apps at the bottom and then make your choice.
4. Remove the Le TV screen on the left of the home screen by long press it and click on the eye on the top and Le TV will dissappear next time.
5. To remove the Live button on the home screen you have to download a Launcher, I have the Nova launcher (Prime) and with the Prime version I can hide all the bloatware apps.
6. The Leeco bloatware is very resource friendly and
doesn't use upp any battery for what I can notice and with a launcher like nova there is no need to potentially ruin your phone already because Leeco will probably provide a couple more updates.
Any questions feel free to ask
@Barnis78 has already mentioned the most important things.
i for one use it with the Standard Rom Chinese 17s and Google Stock Launcher. And i Love it.
I don't remove Bloatware cause as Barnis mentioned it's no Problem at all, and you've got the Advantage that you get all the ota updates..
Thanks guys, that's really good stuff to know. I have Nova Prime too, so if the bloat is not impacting on device resources I may just do as you guys and go stock.
@Barnis78 do contacts sync properly with Google?
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@Barnis78 do contacts sync properly with Google?
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It did not with 16s, it turned out that the Google account settings didn't have the Contact option so I downloaded the Google contact sync 6.0.1 apk and restarted the phone and it worked. You will have 17s version
when the phone is updated so check when the Google account is setup if you have Contacts sync in the settings.
One more thing, if your calls disconnects after 2-3 minutes, go to the Dual Sim & mobile network settings and turn of VoLTE HD calls.
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It did not with 16s, it turned out that the Google account settings didn't have the Contact option so I downloaded the Google contact sync 6.0.1 apk and restarted the phone and it worked. You will have 17s version
when the phone is updated so check when the Google account is setup if you have Contacts sync in the settings.
One more thing, if your calls disconnects after 2-3 minutes, go to the Dual Sim & mobile network settings and turn of VoLTE HD calls.
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Calls? 2-3 minute... calls? What are they?
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Calls? 2-3 minute... calls? What are they?
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Phone calls, they did disconnected after 2-3 minutes when talking to people. I didn't know what the reason was at first but the reason was the 'Volte HD call' setting. You have to phone a person who also have the same setting, the carrier also has to support it of course.
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Phone calls, they did disconnected after 2-3 minutes when talking to people. I didn't know what the reason was at first but the reason was the 'Volte HD call' setting. You have to phone a person who also have the same setting, the carrier also has to support it of course.
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Sorry mate, I was just joking - you know, phone calls, nobody makes phone calls anymore.
Actually, I do hardly make or receive any calls nowadays. But your info is good to know anyway. Thanks.
I'm thinking it might be better to flash the latest official Indian firmware, rather than the Chinese. I gather the Indian one has Google play services already built-in. Is it a simple process to flash that one? And is there any disadvantage to using the Indian firmware over the Chinese?
I'm also interested in the same, wether Chinese or Indian is the better deal regarding Stock firmware?
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I'm also interested in the same, wether Chinese or Indian is the better deal regarding Stock firmware?
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I'm running stock and the latest Chinese 19s, there isn't a single issue up until now. I had to recalibrate the fingerprint though. The battery life is very good, I charge once every 24 hours, I get like 6 hour more compared to the 17s version.
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I'm running stock and the latest Chinese 19s, there isn't a single issue up until now. I had to recalibrate the fingerprint though. The battery life is very good, I charge once every 24 hours, I get like 6 hour more compared to the 17s version.
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How do you update to the 19s? Do you have to do it via TWRP, or you can simply change the rom file to update.zip and then update from the file manager? Thanks
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I'm running stock and the latest Chinese 19s, there isn't a single issue up until now. I had to recalibrate the fingerprint though. The battery life is very good, I charge once every 24 hours, I get like 6 hour more compared to the 17s version.
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Was using Cuoco92 latest 17S based, but flashed stock 19S last night. It's a lot more effort to get it set up - get google stuff installed and working properly, root, debloat etc. But once it is done it seems to be working well. Latest xposed v86 works, fingerprint sensor works well, they fixed the theme selector bug (though I use Google Now launcher, so that isn't really relevant to me). Not sure about battery yet, but 17S was ok so if it is the same I'll be happy.
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How do you update to the 19s? Do you have to do it via TWRP, or you can simply change the rom file to update.zip and then update from the file manager? Thanks
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I'm running original, no root so with this update you download and place the file in the root directory in the internal memory, (no subfolders) I downloaded direct to my phone so I had to cut the file from Download directory and place it direct in the internal memory, the phone won't find the file otherwise. Then you have to rename the file to update.zip. Then go to System Update in settings and do a Local update, the phone will find the file automatically. Just leave the phone when it's updating, it will take several minutes.
I am also running 17s stock chinese firmware. I have Nova launcher and everything seems to be working fine. my carrier does not support VoLte so I have it disabled.
I am holding off on the 19s until its deemed stable by Leeco and add it to their OTA update. I dont want to beta test it
19S, with root and xposed, gravity box, and the leaked Pixel launcher is very stable and useable. Very pleased with it.
Started having a lot of problems with play store yesterday, both on Chinese 19S and 17S-based Cuoco92. In the end I decided it was too much hassle and just installed the Indian 16S. It gets lower Antutu scores and you have no control over the Dolby Atmos settings (as far as I can find) but otherwise it's stable and smooth and has a lot less bloat than the Chinese firmware. Overall, it's probably a better option I reckon.
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I'm thinking it might be better to flash the latest official Indian firmware, rather than the Chinese. I gather the Indian one has Google play services already built-in. Is it a simple process to flash that one? And is there any disadvantage to using the Indian firmware over the Chinese?
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Battery drain issue at X2_X820-OS-OP-FGXOSOP5801607292S firmware Indian firmware.
For some reason my phone pretty much discharges 30% itself in about 12 hours while idle. WiFi is off, GPS is off, Bluetooth is off, Sync is off, all opened programs are closed. On LE_X2_X820-CN-FN-FEXCNFN5801607221S-5.8.016S or 17 firmware battery is good
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Hi guys. Just got confirmation that the 32/4 GB model I ordered has been dispatched so hoping to receive it in a week or two. Will need to get it up and running ASAP when it arrives, because my daughter is itching to get her hands on my current phone to replace her broken one, but as this is my first LeTV/LeEco phone, and my first Chinese grey import phone, I am a little confused about where to start to get it set up as I need. I am not sure if it is coming factory sealed with the Chinese stock firmware, or with a reseller installed ROM, but since the reseller said it is "preinstalled" I'm guessing factory stock. I have read through many of the threads on these XDA pages for the device, but as there are various ROMS and various stock SKUs it is a bit overwhelming. Hope you guys can give me your opinions.
How I am hoping to get the phone set up is as follows: at least basic Google functionality (Play Store, Calendar Sync, Contacts Sync), as little visible Chinese language as possible (preferably none), no active bloat (I definitely don't want to see the LeEco TV and video crap). Stability and decent battery life are more important to me than trying to get a more vanilla android experience, so I am thinking a stock ROM or stock-based ROM are better for me than trying Resurrection or CM (at least at first).
I am wondering if I should (a) stay with the stock Chinese firmware, try to install basic google apps and root/debloat it myself, or (b) flash the stock Indian firmware and root/debloat it myself, or (c) flash one of the debloated stock based ROMS. And if I go for option (c), I am not really sure whether to go for TeamSpain or Cuoco. What are their relative merits or demerits?
Hope some of you guys who already have this phone can give me your recommendations. Thanks!
P.S. My native language is English and I do not require any other languages (as long as I can install Google Japanese keyboard)
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Hi,
I can confirm that the Phone as delivered is free from bloatware for the most part (if doesn't sit around in the background) , The Chinese EUI factory rom 5.8.015s (mine has had zero problems) Is incredible fast My first run Anatutu was 145,725 and the EUI system menu style while not AOSP like it more than effective. Just install Google now and you are good to go.
I had a minor problem with finger prints but once I calibrated the sensor and used a better finger, Its funny how over time certain fingers are worn, lol.
I was going to root mine and Rom it but once I got my Max 2 I have been too busy snapping photos, videos, making calls to even bother !
I am looking forward to maybe android 7 from LeEco, which I'm sure they are working on, Again taking nothing away from the developer guys here.
If you want to be your daily driver I would leave it alone for now unless you want to.
cheers
hi there,
checking the posts it came to me that while most of the EUI roms claim to be "no live button" and/or "no chinese apps" that is usually not the case. the live button isnt really gone it was changed to another app (eg google) or that in the same cases or different roms the chinese apps are still there, the chinese tv screens are still there while the author claimed something different.
Is there a really clean EUI rom out there for the le max 2?
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hi there,
checking the posts it came to me that while most of the EUI roms claim to be "no live button" and/or "no chinese apps" that is usually not the case. the live button isnt really gone it was changed to another app (eg google) or that in the same cases or different roms the chinese apps are still there, the chinese tv screens are still there while the author claimed something different.
Is there a really clean EUI rom out there for the le max 2?
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I have the stock ROM, just switched to third party launcher such as Nova, and I've never seen the Live button and Chinese apps again. The Chinese apps are still there but the phone has sufficient memory so the performance is never compromised.
I am rocking Mokke and Nova launcher right now, but I am a fool for those Miui or Eui asia style interfaces. So I just wondered, I can use another launcher of course, but why should I do that if a native solution was available.
So I take it no dev really got that deep into business to finally remove the live-button for real, apart from those on a totally different non-stock rom (like Mokee).
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I am rocking Mokke and Nova launcher right now, but I am a fool for those Miui or Eui asia style interfaces. So I just wondered, I can use another launcher of course, but why should I do that if a native solution was available.
So I take it no dev really got that deep into business to finally remove the live-button for real, apart from those on a totally different non-stock rom (like Mokee).
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This one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/development/s18-s19-remix-eui-russa-china-t3470677/page2 is the only one I've come across so far where they managed to actually completely get rid of the middle Live button, rather than just replacing it with Google or Contacts. I actually really like the eui launcher with just the four dock icons lining up in a nice grid with the rest. Shame there's nit a slightly more up to date version. I'd like Indian 19s with this no Live launcher.
I have tested almost any cleansed EUI available yet. There is no real clean version. Removing the live button is child's play as you need to install another launcher like Nova and delete the live launcher manually. But this is not the real problem.
Even if the Live Button is gone: there are tons of Chinese apps running in the back or apps that can't be uninstalled.
All of the EUI stock apps require access to almost everything on your phone, which makes me mad. There is no point in doing that and I wonder what they are trying to do with these information.
I don't wanna sound paranoid but unless I have a guarantee that suspicious unremoved apps are not gathering any personal data, I will not use or recommend any stock EUI rom as 'clean'.
If someone manages to get rid of ALL leeco related apps on EUI I will reconsider.
In the meantime I use Mokee or the Team Spain CM13.
FourtyOVO said:
I have tested almost any cleansed EUI available yet. There is no real clean version. Removing the live button is child's play as you need to install another launcher like Nova and delete the live launcher manually. But this is not the real problem.
Even if the Live Button is gone: there are tons of Chinese apps running in the back or apps that can't be uninstalled.
All of the EUI stock apps require access to almost everything on your phone, which makes me mad. There is no point in doing that and I wonder what they are trying to do with these information.
I don't wanna sound paranoid but unless I have a guarantee that suspicious unremoved apps are not gathering any personal data, I will not use or recommend any stock EUI rom as 'clean'.
If someone manages to get rid of ALL leeco related apps on EUI I will reconsider.
In the meantime I use Mokee or the Team Spain CM13.
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Right, but as with most of chinese phones, non-stock or aosp roms arent 100% stable, please tell me if theres one for le max2 I will switch mine from Cuoco92 rom ?
I am using CM/LineageOS since one year and it's snappier than the stock rom one year ago. Did the stock rom improve since than? I experience currently much lag and bluetooth issues (sound on headset stops to work on calls and phone needs a restart). What's actually the bottleneck in 5X which is cousing the lags? I have many apps installed: fb/messenger, whatsapp, podcast apps and some moos apps whis massive downloads (coursera, udemy, edx) - (downloads on sd card). Is current stock rom better than lineageOS?
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I am using CM/LineageOS since one year and it's snappier than the stock rom one year ago. Did the stock rom improve since than? I experience currently much lag and bluetooth issues (sound on headset stops to work on calls and phone needs a restart). What's actually the bottleneck in 5X which is cousing the lags? I have many apps installed: fb/messenger, whatsapp, podcast apps and some moos apps whis massive downloads (coursera, udemy, edx) - (downloads on sd card). Is current stock rom better than lineageOS?
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I used Custom ROM for a long time. But not as good as stock ROM.
Stock rom is very good. And more stable. Have better battery life. Custom rom is a fast battery drain. I returned to stock. And in performance mode. Stable and fast. I recommended stock ROM.
Try out Cosmic OS and AOSPE. From my experience, these ROMs provide almost lagless, stable and 4Hours SOT on heavy use.
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Try out Cosmic OS and AOSPE. From my experience, these ROMs provide almost lagless, stable and 4Hours SOT on heavy use.
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problem is it's my daily phone and I don't want set it up again and again and you can't tell the lag on a fresh install - it comes after a while
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problem is it's my daily phone and I don't want set it up again and again
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I am too using my phone as a daily driver. Cosmic OS is pretty stable and fluid. I once used cosmic os for straight month. Then I changed because I have a bad habit of repeatedly changing ROMs.
If you want to try out cosmic OS, don't install any other mods like kernel modification and etc. Just stick with what's provided. In the end, its your choice but I will not suggest going back to stock ROM.
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I am too using my phone as a daily driver. Cosmic OS is pretty stable and fluid. I once used cosmic os for straight month. Then I changed because I have a bad habit of repeatedly changing ROMs.
If you want to try out cosmic OS, don't install any other mods like kernel modification and etc. Just stick with what's provided. In the end, its your choice but I will not suggest going back to stock ROM.
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what are the differences to lineage os? I am generaly happy with lineage os, battery life is good, the lag starts when many apps are installed so actually I attribute it to hardware limitations. bluetooth has some annoying issues (sound interferences and sound stopping to work on calls)
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what are the differences to lineage os? I am generaly happy with lineage os, battery life is good, the lag starts when many apps are installed so actually I attribute it to hardware limitations. bluetooth has some annoying issues (sound interferences and sound stopping to work on calls)
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I have used LOS 14.1 for about 2 weeks before switching to Cosmic. Main difference is that cosmic provides more customization. Personally, even with about 50 3rd party apps installed I never experienced lags or slow loading. And about radios, cosmic is stable enough to provide stutter free experience.
You should give it a try. And don't forget about FStrim and Greenify application from play store.
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I have used LOS 14.1 for about 2 weeks before switching to Cosmic. Main difference is that cosmic provides more customization. Personally, even with about 50 3rd party apps installed I never experienced lags or slow loading. And about radios, cosmic is stable enough to provide stutter free experience.
You should give it a try. And don't forget about FStrim and Greenify application from play store.
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fstream had some effects on cm13 but on my current lineage os it doesn't improve lag much although always deleting stuff even from system partition
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fstream had some effects on cm13 but on my current lineage os it doesn't improve lag much although always deleting stuff even from system partition
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Even though it is not apparent but you should use it after rom flashing and least once in a week.
Hi all,
I'm hesitating to unlock my bootloader so I can install Pixel Experience ROM.
The corresponding thread mentions what works, but what doesn't?
Additionally, can I still use my banking applications with unlocked BL and non-stock ROM?
You can still use your bank applications w/ an unlocked BL and any, if not all, non-stock ROMs. Used my banking apps on Pixel Experience no problem, same goes for Evolution X which I'm trying out right now.
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Hi all,
I'm hesitating to unlock my bootloader so I can install Pixel Experience ROM.
The corresponding thread mentions what works, but what doesn't?
Additionally, can I still use my banking applications with unlocked BL and non-stock ROM?
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You can still use your bank applications w/ an unlocked BL and any, if not all, non-stock ROMs. Used my banking apps on Pixel Experience no problem, same goes for Evolution X which I'm trying out right now.
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So to be clear: the only thing I may not do, is to root it. That won't be an issue as I don't need a rooted.phone anyway.
I have a unlocked BL and rooted PE ROM and I can use my banking apps perfectly.
It depends on the detection methods employed by the apps.
I use Magisk with hide module along with Play Services permission trick.
Apps I use: ICICI , Kotak, Google Pay
I'm running rooted and they work without needing to do any workarounds. But since you're not rooting, you don't even need to worry about it.
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So to be clear: the only thing I may not do, is to root it. That won't be an issue as I don't need a rooted.phone anyway.
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jvdv360 said:
Hi all,
I'm hesitating to unlock my bootloader so I can install Pixel Experience ROM.
The corresponding thread mentions what works, but what doesn't?
Additionally, can I still use my banking applications with unlocked BL and non-stock ROM?
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Not worth it
1. Battery life worse then miui
2. If you plan to use smartwatch or any bluetooth connection device expect resseting the phone before using. Known bug. Random disconnects
3. Some laggs when playing games - mobile legends ..pubg et .
4. Worse wifi/radio signal by far
This are just few to mention. Based on my own extensive usage.
I am on miui and i will not be turning back. Rooted with vanced youtube and google cam
... Happy chappy
Hunteres said:
Not worth it
1. Battery life worse then miui
2. If you plan to use smartwatch or any bluetooth connection device expect resseting the phone before using. Known bug. Random disconnects
3. Some laggs when playing games - mobile legends ..pubg et .
4. Worse wifi/radio signal by far
This are just few to mention. Based on my own extensive usage.
I am on miui and i will not be turning back. Rooted with vanced youtube and google cam
... Happy chappy
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm already a while out of the custom rom scene (last time my sony phone was on Android 4.0...). Even at that time mostly battery life and connectivity issues were the most common ones.
Reason I want to potentially move to a custom rom, are the regular security updates when on aosp.
jvdv360 said:
Hi all,
I'm hesitating to unlock my bootloader so I can install Pixel Experience ROM.
The corresponding thread mentions what works, but what doesn't?
Additionally, can I still use my banking applications with unlocked BL and non-stock ROM?
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm already a while out of the custom rom scene (last time my sony phone was on Android 4.0...). Even at that time mostly battery life and connectivity issues were the most common ones.
Reason I want to potentially move to a custom rom, are the regular security updates when on aosp.
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Poco got may 2019 security update....miui is not being neglected. Look its your call at the end of the day. Best of luck
There are pros and cons of using Pixel Experience or any other AOSP based custom ROMs for that matter. But since you have asked for the cons only, here are a few (according to me);
1. Battery life is not as good as MIUI.
2. IR face unlock. Although AOSP roms have google face unlock, it's noway as accurate and secure as MIUI face unlock.
3. While using custom ROMs, you will always feel like there is a gap in between hardware and software as if the ROMs are not using the full potential of the device and can't blend in with the hardware.
4. A lot of visual bugs here and there.
5. Charging speed gets slow even if you browse internet for 5-10 minutes whereas on MIUI, device gets charged fast even after an intensive game play for 30 minutes.
6. Let's face the truth. Even though a lot of users (including me) hate MIUI for ads and bloatwares, but deep down inside we all know that no AOSP based custom ROMs are as stable and reliable as MIUI, as of now.
That being said, if you have time, patience and data, I would suggest you to try out new things yourself rather than relying on other's feedback. Different people have different opinions.
thevietmonk said:
You can still use your bank applications w/ an unlocked BL and any, if not all, non-stock ROMs. Used my banking apps on Pixel Experience no problem, same goes for Evolution X which I'm trying out right now.
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Please tell me how to use gpay and teams.
I have tried everything.......magisk mask....safety net check is passing but gpay finds that device is rooted.....kindly help
djraval said:
I have a unlocked BL and rooted PE ROM and I can use my banking apps perfectly.
It depends on the detection methods employed by the apps.
I use Magisk with hide module along with Play Services permission trick.
Apps I use: ICICI , Kotak, Google Pay
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Please teach me the trick.....9566823733....wtsap no.....kindly help