[Recovery][Unofficial]TWRP 3.3.1-1 : 2019-10-25 - LG V20 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm

Inspired by Backcheck building for the VS995, I've decided to build the latest TWRP for the US996 and now most other V20 variants as well. I'm an amateur, but so far in my own use it seems to be working fine (flashes Open Gapps, Lineage, and Magisk fine, and tested a small backup and restore). That being said, use at your own risk. Any advice and contributions are welcome.
My device tree
Made possible by:
The TWRP team
Jcadduono for the kernel and initial device tree
@askermk2000 for continuing work on stock based kernels
@emdroidle for creating Kdzwriter: a useful tool for flashing all or part of a kdz (stock firmware file) without a pc.
Known Issues
Occasionally the battery will incorrectly display 50% usually after rebooting from recovery into recovery
Decryption doesn't work on stock based Oreo roms
Please post and let me know anything else!
Changelog
2019-10-25
Changed one last thing to try to fix stock Oreo decryption.
There were an upstream TWRP change that should fix the issue where formatting was still leaving /data encrypted as well (this was actually in the last build, but I didn't notice it then)
2019-05-17-NOT Beta
Made sure the decryption process is setup exactly like it used to be in the past so it should hopefully work if the BETA builds don't (do try the beta build first if you're using encryption, it would be so much easier going forward if the beta way of doing decryption would work), and fresh build for 3.3.1
2019-05-17-ENC Beta
Added a few other services to try to fix encryption again, if someone using encryption would give today's builds a try I'd appreciate it.
2019-04-22-ENC Beta
Redid how encryption is handled so its much more like the older builds.. still can't handle stock oreo encryption unfortunately, but should have less issues with /system mounting, and might work with something x86cpu is working on for lineage 16.
Basically if you're having issues with 3.3.0 try this one
2019-04-07
Not a whole lot, but TWRP officially decided to tag version 3.3.0 along with some small changes, such as being able to check zip integrity using .sha256 sum files in addition to .md5 and .md5sum files
2019-04-01
Updated kernel
Updated kdzwriter to latest version
2018-10-18
Fixed crash on startup (by updating the kernel again)
2018-10-16
Properly updated H990 build
Hopefully fixed F800 build
Minor kernel update for all variants
2018-10-06
Fixed crash/reboot on stock Oreo so that it doesn't take 10 tries to get in (by changing to an oreo kernel), /data decryption still broken.
2018-09-30
Enabled quota features in the kernel to fix stock based oreo
2018-08-17
/vendor partition support, x86cpu and I got it working and setup so that if a split vendor partition exists we'll be able to back it up or flash to it in TWRP, and of course keep /data decryption working. For those without a /vendor partition it will only show up on the twrp mount page.
Adjustments to the time so that it will be correct with Lineage 15.1
Adjustments to scripts to prevent things from getting confused and mounting and unmounting /system repeatedly as has been reported by some.
Provided nothing crazy happens with these builds, this will likely be the revision we go official with.
Older Changelogs
2018-08-05
F800* build
Refactored time script: now the date and time is closish to accurate with a lineage 15.1 rom, there is a lineage bug keeping it from being totally accurate.
Twrp 3.2.3: twrp once again recognizes .md5sum files and not only .md5.
2018-07-17
Fixed encryption in Lineage which 3.2.2-0 broke
2018-07-13
Added LAF/Download mode as a target for flashing images and creating backups, you may replace laf/download mode with a second twrp install if you so choose.
Updated to 3.2.2 , not many changes for us since I was the author of most of the time/date fixes mentioned.
2018-05-05
Adjusted time fix script
Added support for multipartition USB OTG devices such as external hard drives
2018-04-24
Adjusted encryption support script to be more reliable: a bad password would break decryption until restarting the script manually.
2018-04-21
Kdzwriter by @emdroidle is now included: no symlink needed
Adjusted an encryption support service for Oreo compatibility.
These are important enough to merit finally going from 3.2.1-0 to 3.2.1-1.
2018-04-15
Added experimental /data image backup, itl save everything on/data including internal storage but requires a lot of space.
Transitioned from kernel level exfat driver to the twrp bundled fuse based driver to hopefully resolve some backup corruption issues.
Refactored fixdate script to always produce the correct year at the cost of hardcoding the accurate year.
Suddenly had issues rebuilding previous kernel, transitioned to a mk2000 based kernel.
2018-04-06
The date fix script now always checks every six seconds (was running 22 seconds after the last time it had adjusted the date) and fixed an issue where the date may end up as 2017 instead of 2018 (observed in a us996 10o based rom).
Diagnostic script runs for 90 seconds now.
2018-03-24
Stock ROMs date really should be fixed now.
Made date diagnostic script run for 1 minute instead of 30 seconds because I'm adjusting the date later and 30 seconds cuts it close getting /data decrypted to copy the log to internal storage
2018-03-23
Trying harder to fix the date on stock ROMs by having the script run twice
Added diagnostic script that writes a 1Kb file to (Internal Storage)/TWRP/twrp-date.log Help me get the date right on stock ROMs especially H918 users
2018-03-21
Adjusted H918 clock to hopefully be more accurate
Keep the feedback coming
2018-03-20
Fixed date for those on stock ROMs by adding an init script to check and fix the date.
This makes the us996-noadj version redundant since now its all handled in the same build.
Feedback requested
I'd like confirmation the year is correct from those running stock roms
as well as any H918 users of either stock or aosp based ROMs( please specify which)
To do so simply hit advanced then terminal and then type date(enter).
2018-03-16
Full /data decryption now works! Can now decrypt /data when encrypted by Lineage's encrypt phone option as well as stock! (Stock tested 3-19 by flashing the us99610n flashable zip without immediately rooting and selecting the require pin at boot option .)
2018-03-14
Fixed Lineage OTAs (the updater can now properly reboot into twrp apply the update and reboot back into lineage on its own now) by adding misc partition to fstab
Further Upstream TWRP Changes since 3.2.1-0 in these builds
Mar 09, 2018
Dees-Troy
Don't rename twrp.fstab to recovery.fstab
committed by Dees-Troy ⋅ 53273ecc
Mar 08, 2018
invisiblek
install: ignore build dates for A/B installs
committed by invisiblek ⋅ e7b66e10
Dees-Troy
FBE: Decrypt spblob v2 (February security patch)
committed by Dees-Troy ⋅ c5dd5791
Feb 26, 2018
FatihFIRINCI
Languages: Update Turkish translation.
committed by FatihFIRINCI ⋅ 90765a20
2018-02-13
Fixed US996 no offset build to actually have no offset
2018-02-08
Initial H990 build
Added second US996 build with no offset (if the date comes back as 1972 on the other build use this one)
2018-02-06
Made clock offset configurable per model (changed TWRP patch)
Fixed screen offset (at some point I added the kernel second screen fix but left the twrp level fix active too)
2018-02-04
Fixed the clock to actually have the correct time most of the time (two patches I created applied to twrp itself, see my device tree for source)
Upstream TWRP Changes since 3.2.1-0
Merge "Add Portuguese (Portugal) translation." into android-8.1
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 10 days ago
Commits on Jan 23, 2018
Add Portuguese (Portugal) translation. …
ElTifo committed 18 days ago
Commits on Jan 18, 2018
Merge "Fix typo in Micro SD to have a consistency" into android-8.1
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "Added missing translation in Turkish translation" into android… …
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "There are a few typos and bugs in the French translation, for … …
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "Typo / Uppercase-Lowercase in German translation compared to a… …
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "Typo and bug fixing in Dutch(NL) translation, for example wher… …
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "Fix minor inconsistency in Czech translation" into android-8.1
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "Added missing translation(s) in Portuguese(BR)" into android-8.1
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "Added missing translations in Swedish language file" into andr… …
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "Added 2 translations in Italian language file" into android-8.1
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Merge "There's a missing translaton in the Greek language file." into… …
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 16 days ago
Commits on Jan 17, 2018
Use /persist as Qualcomm time fix source during early boot …
nkk71 authored and Dees-Troy committed on Dec 16, 2017
Commits on Jan 16, 2018
Merge "Relink adbd needed in android 8.1" into android-8.1
bigbiff authored and Gerrit Code Review committed 18 days ago
Commits on Jan 4, 2018
Use libdrm_platform for minuitwrp in 8.x trees …
Dees-Troy committed on Jan 4
Add spblob decrypt for secdis method (Pixel 1 non-weaver) …
Dees-Troy committed on Dec 15, 2017
Commits on Dec 21, 2017
Fix typo in Micro SD to have a consistency …
pr030880 committed on Dec 21, 2017
Typo and bug fixing in Dutch(NL) translation, for example where a tra… …
pr030880 committed on Dec 20, 2017
Added missing translation in Turkish translation …
pr030880 committed on Dec 21, 2017
Fix minor inconsistency in Czech translation …
pr030880 committed on Dec 21, 2017
Added 2 translations in Italian language file …
pr030880 committed on Dec 21, 2017
Added missing translations in Swedish language file …
pr030880 committed on Dec 21, 2017
Added missing translation(s) in Portuguese(BR) …
pr030880 committed on Dec 21, 2017
Typo / Uppercase-Lowercase in German translation compared to all othe… …
pr030880 committed on Dec 21, 2017
Commits on Dec 20, 2017
There are a few typos and bugs in the French translation, for example… …
pr030880 committed on Dec 20, 2017
Commits on Dec 19, 2017
Relink adbd needed in android 8.1 …
nkk71 committed on Dec 19, 2017
There's a missing translaton in the Greek language file. …
pr030880 committed on Dec 19, 2017
Commits on Dec 15, 2017
Merge up to android-8.1.0_r1 and fix conflicts …
Dees-Troy committed on Dec 14, 2017
Commits on Dec 12, 2017
Fix build error in AOSP 8.1.0 r1 tree …
Dees-Troy committed on Dec 12, 2017
Fix [email protected] rule for various 8.0 trees …
Dees-Troy committed on Dec 12, 2017
If the clock and/or date (check by going to advanced->terminal then typing date(enter)) is wrong, first try rebooting to normal Android for a while, then if its still wrong after rebooting into recovery let me know your model, and the time/date it claims to be and the correct time (or just the difference)
Download
TWRP-3.3.1-1: 2019-10-25
(Is linking just the folder alright for ya'll? If enough people say something I'll go back to direct links to each device, but copy and pasting individual links for each device gets to be kind of a drag)
Optional: DO NOT USE THIS OPTIONAL ENCRYPTING ZIP WITH LINEAGEOS
Since Magisk and supersu disable mandetory encryption by default unless installed with an already encrypted /data and stock and stock based roms have no ui option to encrypt, I've created a flashable zip encrypt-v2.zip (uses the anykernel template by osm0sis ) that makes encrypts /data without data loss. Requires a charged battery (if the power is cut during encryption you could lose all data!) and it checks if you're using one of my twrp builds since afaik none of the others work with encryption.
Stock users it will stay on the LG boot animation while encrypting! Do not even think about pulling the battery unless you didnt want your data anyway.
DO NOT USE THIS OPTIONAL ENCRYPTING ZIP WITH LINEAGEOS, it has it's own option to encryption in settings under security.
Old versions
TWRP-3.3.1-0: 2019-05-17
TWRP-3.3.0-0: 2019-04-07
3.2.3-5: 2019-04-01
F800
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.3-4: 2018-10-18
F800
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.3-3 and 3.2.3-2 not listed due to being particularly broken
3.2.3-1 : 2018-09-30
F800
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.3-0 : 2018-08-17
The links for this version will soon point to the latest version with the new changes but these will be labeled 3.2.3-0 and yet have all the new changes.
F800
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.3-0 : 2018-08-05
F800
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.2-1 : 2018-07-17
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.1-3 : 2018-05-05
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.1-2 2018-04-24
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.1-1 2018-04-21
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.1-0 2018-04-15
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.1-0 2018-04-06
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.1-0 2018-03-24
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.1-0 2018-03-23
H910
H918
H990
LS997
US996
VS995
3.2.1-0 2018-03-21
H918
(Only the H918 changed)
3.2.1-0 2018-03-20
US996
H910
H990
LS997
VS995
H918
3.2.1-0 2018-03-16
US996 (if date shows as 1972 use US996-noadj )
H910
H918
H990
LS997
VS995
3.2.1-0 2018-03-14
US996 and if the date shows as 1972 use US996-noadj
H910
H918
H990
LS997
VS995
3.2.1-0 02-06-18
US996 If the date comes back as 1972, use this build instead
LS997
H910
H918 if clock is incorrect on H918, try this build
VS995
H990
3.2.1-0 02-04-18
LS997
H910
H918
VS995
US996
3.2.1-0 for the US996

H910 version boots fine and looks fine! Thank you very much!

918 version seems fine.

Gadianton said:
918 version seems fine.
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Just uploaded a new version that fixes the little offset on the top of the screen. Also curious if the date is correct on the H918 too, if you don't mind going to advanced->terminal and typing date (enter). One quirk is that when I first got the clock working it thought it was 2064, so I set it to rewind the clock 46 years exactly and am wondering if that's the same with all models.

Phoenix591 said:
Just uploaded a new version that fixes the little offset on the top of the screen. Also curious if the date is correct on the H918 too, if you don't mind going to advanced->terminal and typing date (enter). One quirk is that when I first got the clock working it thought it was 2064, so I set it to rewind the clock 46 years exactly and am wondering if that's the same with all models.
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Date comes back as Sat Jan 2 2016

Gadianton said:
Date comes back as Sat Jan 2 2016
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Is that going from powered off into twrp, or rebooting into it from Android? If not from Android, mind doing so (after running normally for a few minutes it seems to adjust the clock in recovery)? Lastly is the time itself correct? Going to use this info to adjust the clock per model I suppose.

Phoenix591 said:
Just uploaded a new version that fixes the little offset on the top of the screen. Also curious if the date is correct on the H918 too, if you don't mind going to advanced->terminal and typing date (enter). One quirk is that when I first got the clock working it thought it was 2064, so I set it to rewind the clock 46 years exactly and am wondering if that's the same with all models.
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Phoenix591 said:
Is that going from powered off into twrp, or rebooting into it from Android? If not from Android, mind doing so (after running normally for a few minutes it seems to adjust the clock in recovery)? Lastly is the time itself correct? Going to use this info to adjust the clock per model I suppose.
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Ok I tried it from Android and the clock said Sun Jan 3 00:33:14 GMT. I think the actual time was 3:33:14 GMT.

Gadianton said:
Ok I tried it from Android and the clock said Sun Jan 3 00:33:14 GMT. I think the actual time was 3:33:14 GMT.
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H918 Time fix If I did the math properly that should do it.
I didn't math properly (my brain is still on year 2017) so this should

Do you think you can build one for h990ds or one from that list is compatible with that model?
Thanks

The H918 TWRP works very well. I have used it for two days now.
The date and time needs some tweaking. The time is ahead by 3 hours. The year is ahead by two (2020). The month is ahead by one (March). The day is ahead by 4 (11).
Thanks for creating the 3.2.1-0 version.

Running 2018-02-06 for the US996 (Unlocked) results in the following,
Expected Date/Time:
Wed Feb 7 17:20:43 PST 2018
TWRP Date/Time:
Tue Feb 8 17:20:43 PST 1972
The time is spot on, but the date is off. This is the same behavior booting into TWRP from System as well as booting directly into TWRP with the key combination. Phone has been running for ~18 hours before rebooting into TWRP and checking the date.
There were also 'errors' when running 'date' from TWRP if they mean anything to the situation,
Code:
~ # date
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for PST8PDT,M3.2.0,M11.1.0!
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for posixrules!
Tue Feb 8 17:20:43 PST 1972
~ #

@Phoenix591 On h918 (10r), I tried to flash, but it keeps failing.
sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery-twrp-h918-2018-02-06-timefix.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (24452 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.651s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.670s
Any help is appreciated!

anuragpv said:
@Phoenix591 On h918 (10r), I tried to flash, but it keeps failing.
sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery-twrp-h918-2018-02-06-timefix.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (24452 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.651s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.670s
Any help is appreciated!
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Sorry, H918's fastboot can't flash anything (LG or T-Mobile intentionally removed it), thats why its saying
"remote: unknown command" the only way to root or install TWRP on the H918 (and most V20 models except the unlocked US996) is the DirtySanta exploit, and unfortunately it's impossible to rollback recent T-Mobile and Sprint firmware to the vulnerable version.

McNutnut said:
Running 2018-02-06 for the US996 (Unlocked) results in the following,
Expected Date/Time:
Wed Feb 7 17:20:43 PST 2018
TWRP Date/Time:
Tue Feb 8 17:20:43 PST 1972
The time is spot on, but the date is off. This is the same behavior booting into TWRP from System as well as booting directly into TWRP with the key combination. Phone has been running for ~18 hours before rebooting into TWRP and checking the date.
There were also 'errors' when running 'date' from TWRP if they mean anything to the situation,
Code:
~ # date
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for PST8PDT,M3.2.0,M11.1.0!
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for posixrules!
Tue Feb 8 17:20:43 PST 1972
~ #
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Alright, I'll see about cooking up a version with the right year for you in around 6 hours when off work.

Phoenix591 said:
Sorry, H918's fastboot can't flash anything (LG or T-Mobile intentionally removed it), thats why its saying
"remote: unknown command" the only way to root or install TWRP on the H918 (and most V20 models except the unlocked US996) is the DirtySanta exploit, and unfortunately it's impossible to rollback recent T-Mobile and Sprint firmware to the vulnerable version.
Click to expand...
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Thanks for the swift reply.
So the TWRP linked in the main post for h918 is for the firmware prior to 10r?

anuragpv said:
Thanks for the swift reply.
So the TWRP linked in the main post for h918 is for the firmware prior to 10r?
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Basically the only way to have TWRP (any version) and be on 10r is to have TWRP already and flash the 10r flashable zip from the thread on here. There is no way to go back from 10r to a rootable version.

Hi possible if you build for H990DS

Zenns said:
Hi possible if you build for H990DS
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will5 said:
Do you think you can build one for h990ds or one from that list is compatible with that model?
Thanks
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Just added experimental H990 build

scottyrick said:
The H918 TWRP works very well. I have used it for two days now.
The date and time needs some tweaking. The time is ahead by 3 hours. The year is ahead by two (2020). The month is ahead by one (March). The day is ahead by 4 (11).
Thanks for creating the 3.2.1-0 version.
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Are you using the second H918 version I listed? Try the first one (thats about how far apart they are iirc).

McNutnut said:
Running 2018-02-06 for the US996 (Unlocked) results in the following,
Expected Date/Time:
Wed Feb 7 17:20:43 PST 2018
TWRP Date/Time:
Tue Feb 8 17:20:43 PST 1972
The time is spot on, but the date is off. This is the same behavior booting into TWRP from System as well as booting directly into TWRP with the key combination. Phone has been running for ~18 hours before rebooting into TWRP and checking the date.
There were also 'errors' when running 'date' from TWRP if they mean anything to the situation,
Code:
~ # date
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for PST8PDT,M3.2.0,M11.1.0!
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for posixrules!
Tue Feb 8 17:20:43 PST 1972
~ #
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Click to collapse
Not worried about the errors since the time itself is fine, got a new build up that should be good for yours.

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Code:
#include
/*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear
* war, or the current economic crisis caused by you following these
* directions. YOU are choosing to make these modificiations, and
* if you point your finger at me for messing up your device, I will
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Hi everyone, freshgiammi here. Some of you may know me from my previous work on maguro (Galaxy Nexus), while some others may not. Here I am, presenting you an AOSP build of Nougat for our Oneplus One.
What does it differ from other ROMs?
Simple. It's philosophy is staying close to stock. Even closer that OmniROM. Closer to AOSP than AOSP itself.
Jokes apart, AOSP is the true philosophy, with a few tweaks to make it feel snappier but not too much intrusive changes.
HOW STABLE IT IS
Rock steady.
This ROM is designed with two things in mind: Security and Stability.
Everything is tested for multiple days (both from me, and from private testers) to be sure nothing lets the final user with instabilities. This makes the ROM stable and reliable, not making it go into full retard when you need it most.
And since this is AOSP based, with an AOSP philosophy in mind, remember that any feature that is not included in the official source code won't be added.
Beware. Since we have no N official builds, issues are to be expected. Devs are working hard to fix them as they get spotted, but some bugs only appear to certain users or under certain conditions. Because of that, if you encounter an issue please let me know.
Tag me in a reply, attaching a logcat/dmesg (last_kmsg if your phone reboots) with the steps to replicate and a short description of the problem. That way I can fix it faster.
WHAT DOES THIS ROM OFFERS, MORE THAN AOSP?
Well, there's some neat stuff aside from AOSP that's included here.
-SultanXDA's Camera HAL with Stagefright Hardening
-Night Light and Storage Manager (from Google Pixel)
-SELinux Enforcing
-F2FS Support (beware, you need to format to F2FS with TWRP 2.8.6.0 as 3.0.2.0 has issues with F2FS formatting.)
-Substratum is available! Go theme your device as you like it!
More? You tell me!
DOWNLOADS
Lastest Build: AOSPlusone_bacon_250817 FINAL RELEASE
Gapps: OpenGapps
Sources up at my Github!
Feel free to clone and create your own rom. Just make sure to prevent authorship and pull requests if you fix something!
Changelog is on #2, while FAQs and extra ZIPs are on #3!
XDA:DevDB Information
AOSPlusone, ROM for the OnePlus One
Contributors
freshgiammi
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2016-10-11
Last Updated 2017-08-25
Reserved. (CHANGELOG)
14 Jun. 2017 -> 25 Aug. 2017
Code:
[B]ROM: Updated to 7.1.2_r33[/B]
HAL: Upstreamed code to match Sultanxda's sources
+ Something that I don't remember but hey everything works well
21 Mar. 2017 -> 14 Jun. 2017
Code:
[B]ROM: Updated to 7.1.2_r11[/B]
ROM: Updated Substratum and Interfacer to lastest versions
[B]Kernel: Updated to 3.4.113[/B]
Kernel: Updated to match lastest kernel/common source from Android (3.4 is now deprecated)
Kernel: Upstream patches from LOS-14.1
[B]Kernel: Camera-drivers fixups from CAF[/B]
[B]HAL: Upstreamed code to improve stability
HAL: Fixed overexposure when taking picture with in good lightning conditions.
HAL: Fixed zooming in/out during video recording on Instagram/Snapchat[/B]
HAL: Merged patches from SultanXDA
[B]Vendor: Updated WDM libraries to match bullhead 7.1.1 ones[/B]
Vendor: Shimmed GraphicBuffer for camera libraries
[B]Snap: Merged upstream patches from LOS-14.1[/B]
Snap: Removed touch-to-screenshot during video recording
Snap: Fixed ZSL not re-enabling after disabling HDR
Snap: Added back 1440p resolution for videos
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05 Feb. 2017 -> 21 Mar. 2017
Code:
[B]ROM: Updated to 7.1.1_r28[/B]
[B]ROM: Fixed Torch QS not working between reboots[/B]
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ROM: Substratum App is now bundled within the ROM
[B]HAL: Merged lastest patches from SultanXDA[/B]
[B]HAL: Moved nativehandle logic from CameraServer to HAL[/B]
Snap: Rebased Snap on CM14.1 sources
22 Jan. 2017 -> 05 Feb. 2017
Code:
[B][B]ROM[/B]: enabled F2FS support[/B]
ROM: Removed leftovers from Camera2
ROM: Re-enabled textiles check (Textiles are not globally allowed anymore)
[B]ROM: Enabled backuptool (thanks to @mandaman2k)
ROM: Fixed ringtone and notifications not being set (thanks to @medic)[/B]
ROM: Fixed qti.tetherservice crashing at startup
[B]ROM: Merged some security patches on hardware/qcom/media-caf[/B]
[B]Kernel: Fixed fast-charging not working for some users[/B]
Kernel: Fixed MPDecision not turning off cores 2 and 3
[B]Kernel: Restored CONFIG_MACH_OPPO;.[/B] (This will probably make kernel more stable,
but can cause instabilities. Please report any reboots.)
[B]Kernel: Fixed NULLPointer (kernel panic) when watching WEBM videos or using Google Fit.[/B]
Kernel: Merged the latest patches from LOS
[B]Snap: Fixed crash when resuming a video paused during recording[/B]
Snap/CameraHAL: Merged lastest patches from Sultanxda.
16 Jan. 2017 -> 22 Jan. 2017
Code:
[B]Adapted Camera HAL to work with the new stagefright hardening![/B]
[B]SELinux is now enforcing![/B]
[B]*maybe*[/B] Fixed HW Encryption (Need confirms)
[B]Fixed most of HFR/HSR;[/B] Everything works besides [email protected] and [email protected]
[B]Fixed Ambient Display
Fixed audio misbehaving with AUX cords (>3 pins jack)[/B]
11 Jan. 2017 -> 16 Jan. 2017
Code:
[B]Replaced Camera2 with Snap: Enjoy all the functionalities of Sultan’s HAL![/B]
[B]Fixed HSR; Slow-Mo isn’t working yet.[/B]
Updated Camera Capabilities for a better HAL compatibility and features
[B]Updated Display-CAF with newer commits to fix the Split Screen issue[/B]
Fine tuned RT Scheduler priorities
[B]Enabled prefhint: (Layers are rendered faster now, resulting in a smoother experience)[/B]
Enabled “Moves” in Settings
[B]Fixed Face Unlock (Trusted Face)[/B]
09 Jan. 2017 -> 11 Jan. 2017
Code:
Changed kernel name for conformity (from -cyanogenmod to -bacon)
[B]Fixed USB tethering not working[/B]
Replaced Launcher2 with Launcher3 (Materialized version)
25 Nov. 2016 -> 09 Jan. 2017
Code:
Updated to 7.1.1_r13 (5 Jan. Security Patchset)
[B]ADDED SULTANXDA’S CAMERA HAL! Enjoy that sweet camera optimization
Enabled HSR (High speed recording). Slow-mo doesn’t work yet.[/B]
Added back Substratum, with improved functionalities and customization.
Updated bionic libraries to load shims correctly
[B]Enabled Night Mode
Enabled Storage Manager[/B]
Under-the-hood device optimization
05 Nov. 2016 -> 25. Nov 2016
Code:
[B]Updated to 7.0.0_r21 (5 Nov. Security Patchset)[/B]
Removed Music app
Removed Browser2 (WebView Shell) app
[B]Added Chromium [/B]
Updated audio: AOSPlusone now uses Google Nexus’s audio files.
[B]ENABLED MULTIROM COMPATIBILITY[/B]
[B]Updated Adreno libs to LA.BF.1.1.3_rb1.12 (from Onyx)[/B]
Updated Kernel to match CM-14.1 sources
[B]Updated Substratum to OMS7 [/B]
Added reboot back to Power Menu
[B]Cleaned frameworks/av patchsets: restored some code from Nougat to improve security.[/B]
Enabled init.d/addon.d support
A bunch of other misc fixes
09 Oct. 2016 -> 05 Nov. 2016
Code:
[B]05 Nov. 2016[/B]
Added On-Screen NavBar and HW Keys customization (Settings -> Buttons)
Fixed vulnerability for Dirty COW exploit
Android 7.0.0_r14
Sync’d Kernel with CM14.1 sources
Fixed Bluetooth MAC
Enabled SystemUI tuner hidden options
Fixed Snapchat with on-screen buttons
Added Swipe Libs for AOSP Keyboard
Added Nexus/Pixel Bootanimation
Updated Adreno Blobs to lastest source (HTC M8 MRA58K Update)
Fixed Gapps F/C after first flashing
Added SuperSU to settings (You still need to flash it)
Updated Substratum
Reserved (FAQ)
Q: Plz add feature "X"
No. Just no. If it isn't in AOSP, it won't be added. Please stop asking. If you want themes there's substratum, for anything else XDA is full of mods and stuff. Just use the search button.
You can find more stuff in the "Themes and Apps" section.
Q: This thing is broken, please fix.
Please do not report bugs and issues this way. Attach to your message a log (dmesg or logcat, last_kmsg if it reboots) and if you can, the steps to replicate the issue. This way you help the dev track down bugs quicker.
Please don't report if you're on a different kernel or have mods installed.
Q: I've fixed stuff, how can I help?
Cool! Just submit a pull request on my repo or contact me via Hangouts.
Another Nougat rom, downloading right now, thanks!
Just a question: Is it compatible with multirom?
mustang_ssc said:
Another Nougat rom, downloading right now, thanks!
Just a question: Is it compatible with multirom?
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Haven't tested yet, as I don't have MultiROM. But it should work just fine, if you apply the same modifications as the ones on Updateing's post.
Wow great concept! Everything I ever wanted from a ROM AOSP + Substratum. Nothing else
Hope you can enable SE-Linux soon
works theme ? some screenshots
Awesome! This is everything I wanted from a rom. Clean, with very minimal system level modifications.
beatbrot said:
Wow great concept! Everything I ever wanted from a ROM AOSP + Substratum. Nothing else
Hope you can enable SE-Linux soon
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That'll take time, but we all hope to have that soon. I'm just not very good at writing SELinux policies haha
SirSoviet said:
Awesome! This is everything I wanted from a rom. Clean, with very minimal system level modifications.
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I hope I can hit where OxygenOS didn't...
EDIT: Gah I forgot to add Substratum's App! But masquerade is installed, so you can get the app from the play store in the meanwhile, i'll make sure to add it in the next build.
Does this use AOSP's original camera blobs or Sultan's modified ones?
Spider-Vice said:
Does this use AOSP's original camera blobs or Sultan's modified ones?
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CM. I've tried Sultan's, but I still need to work on his kernel.. A few incompatibilities.
Great!! Is it necessary a full wipe if I come from updateing's build?
capitanouncino said:
Great!! Is it necessary a full wipe if I come from updateing's build?
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Shouldn't be needed, but I'd recommend a clean install. Make a backup first if you're going for a dirty flash.
And new Nougat for opo. I think this device is not gonna die for 2 years you guys are awesome. Thanks..
Any bugs encountered yet? Other than the issues stated in the OP
Sent from my OnePlus One using XDA Labs
C4SCA said:
Any bugs encountered yet? Other than the issues stated in the OP
Sent from my OnePlus One using XDA Labs
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Currently setting it up..Pico TTS crashed once (and only once, so veeeerrry minor). I'll edit the post if i find more bugs
Edit 1: Whenever I tried to setup whatsapp without profile picture, it got into a endless loop. However, adding a picture and then removing it via settings worked just fine. (This is probably just a whatsapp-thing as I am also whatsapp-beta-tester)
beatbrot said:
Currently setting it up..Pico TTS crashed once (and only once, so veeeerrry minor). I'll edit the post if i find more bugs
Edit 1: Whenever I tried to setup whatsapp without profile picture, it got into a endless loop. However, adding a picture and then removing it via settings worked just fine. (This is probably just a whatsapp-thing as I am also whatsapp-beta-tester)
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Pico TTS crashes on my side too. Gapps issue I guess.
WhatsApp works fine here. (Stable, not beta)
Shouldn't this be in android development?
rudolf895 said:
Shouldn't this be in android development?
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+1
The GPS issue is solved then? Have been using the OPO as my primary driver, and it was near impossible to use ride hailing services and google maps with the last few builds.

[UNOFFICIAL][ROM] LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy Tab A 8.0 [SM-T350]

I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this ROM.
Try this build at your own risk. It's likely to have bugs and is EXPERIMENTAL as it is a work in progress. It boots and seems to work fine on my SM-T350, but I have only tested it for 24 hours. Problems will likley surface later?
BACKUP YOUR FILES and have a copy of your working image BEFORE trying my build.
What works.
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. Google play store - use pico apps
8. flip flap smart cover
9. audio over bluetooth
Note: first initial boot takes a bit longer, be patient.
Known problems.
1. Home screen text may look fuzzy.
Text on home screen looks funny/fuzzy. This only seems to affect the home screen and nowhere else. I have seen the same problem on the SM-T350, SM-T560NU, SM-P550 and Nexus 7 2013.
Problem is with stock trebuchet launcher and/or its fonts. I tried rootless pixel launcher from fdroid as a quick and simple test and see no problems with home screen text. Rootless pixel uses a different font though. A future LineageOS update could resolve the problem?
Rootless Pixel Launcher | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.
f-droid.org
OR you can use nubianprince's crdroid 10.0 build for this tablet. He used his 9.0 repos and has no problems with fuzzy fonts/text. See
[ROM][SM-T350][UNOFFICIAL][crDroidAndroid-10.0][v6.17][ANDROID 10] Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Finally this thread is back :)
forum.xda-developers.com
OR you can use a fairly recent 16.0 build which doesn't have the problem.
2. The stock Jelly browser crashes a lot. Use a different browser. There's lots of better options that are more stable and reliable than the built in Jelly browser.
3. FM Radio is not support since this device doesn't have the LTE functionality.
4. Stock camera does not take picture on front facing camera. Use open camera instead. I don't know when stock camera was broken, but when I tested the March 7, 2021 build, it doesn't work.
Open Camera | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Camera App
f-droid.org
5. BOE panel
For people who get black or blank screens when trying to flash TWRP 3.3.1 or LineageOS or crDroid SM-T350 roms, it's likely you have a BOE sourced panel.
Code:
adb root
adb shell cat /proc/cmdline
The very last parameter will be mdss_mdp.panel. If you see BOE anywhere in that string, then you have a BOE panel. For example,
mdss_mdp.panel=1:dsi:0:ss_dsi_panel_S6D7AA0_LSL080AL03_BOE_WXGA:1:none
There is a fix as documented at
[ROM][SM-T350][UNOFFICIAL][crDroidAndroid-10.0][v6.17][ANDROID 10] Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Finally this thread is back :)
forum.xda-developers.com
Thanks/Credits
Thanks to @nubianprince and @lividhen99 for ideas and suggestions on getting this build to work. I used one of nubianprince's repos for this build.
FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. The least you can do is spend a few minutes reading everything before posting.
Q1) Does the build work on xyz?
A1) I have no idea. I only have the SM-T350. You can try it on variations, but don't be surprised if you get bootloop or bricked hardware. In addition, I won't build it for the 355 (LTE) version.
Q2) Application xyz doesnt' work. Can you fix it?
A2) I only fix what I use. If you use app xyz and it doesn't work, then try 16.0 or going back to the last rom that worked for you.
Q3) My tablet hangs or crashes with 17.1. This build is slow and buggy. Can you fix it?
A3) Go back to the last working stable rom for you. 17.1 is a work in progress and will have bugs and frequent changes.
Q4) Do you plan to update the rom?
A4) Yes as long as I have high speed Internet, I wil try to release the rom monthly to incorporate the security patches.
Q5) What TWRP should I use?
A6) TWRP 3.3.1 or 3.5.0.9. Get it from
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/development/rom-galaxy-tab-8-0-t4158163
Q6) What is the difference between this rom and crdroid?
A6) Use this rom, crdriod or stock. It's not a popularity contest, so use whatever fits your needs. I only offer this as an option for those who want or need a new rom. Most of the code is the same between this rom and crdroid, however, the way we implemented the fixes might be slightly different. In addition, if there is a bug in this rom, it may not be in crdroid due to coding differences and how it's fixed.
Q7) Can I turn off the on screen navigation keys?
A7) To turn off on screen navigation, go to settings, system, advanced, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation.
Q8) Can I build this rom? Where are the source and kernel source files?
A8) Yes. I have uploaded the repo diff and roomservice.xml file. The kernel source files are at
Samsung MSM8916 Devices
Samsung MSM8916 Devices has 68 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
github.com
The repo diff is what I changed compared to "stock" msm8916 code. The majority of the repo diff is because there's a bug in 17.1 WiredAccessoryManager.java and I reverted back to the 16.0 code. The bug prevents audio through the headphone jack. See
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83445681&postcount=13
Q9) Where can I download this rom?
A9) You can find the 2020 17.1 and 16.0 builds at
Downloads for : Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
I'm moving to sourceforge for all 2021 uploads. The main reason is that I would like to see the stats of where this rom is being downloaded from worldwide. All 2020 builds will remain on androidfilehost.
2021 builds found at
retiredtab - Browse /SM-T350/17.1 at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
TODO
1. document and upload long list of fixes you need to build 17.1 if you want on your own.Done.
2. mirror nubianprince's repo in case it gets deleted.Done.
3. upload some files, fixes and documentation to github for future.Done.
Dec 13, 2021 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:Q_asb_2021-12
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last November release (about 4,400 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 8, 2021 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/318647
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last October release (about 5,100 files had to be recompiled).
Oct 10, 2021 release notes
1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/317410
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Sept release (about 4,700 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 17, 2021 release notes
1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/316083
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last August release (about 49,500 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 7, 2021 release notes
1. August 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/314572
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 4500 files had to be recompiled).
July 12, 2021 release notes
1. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/313448
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last June release (about 4500 files had to be recompiled).
June 15, 2021 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/312240
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last May release (about 5400 files had to be recompiled).
May 10, 2021 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/309564
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last April release.
April 12, 2021 release notes
1. April 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/307454
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last March release. Nearly 59,000 out of the 70,000 files had to be recompiled due to the last set of changes.
Release notes for March 7, 2021
1. Mar 5 security patches.
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last February release.
3. Stock camera does not save picture on front facing camera. Use open camera instead. I don't know when stock camera was broken, but when I tested the March 7, 2021 build, it doesn't work. I never use the camera or video recording on the tablets.
Release notes for Feb 10, 2021
1. Feb 5 security patches.
2. fixed audio over bluetooth. Huge thanks to @nubianprince for helping with suggestions and his repos. The problem was that some of the audio xml files weren't being copied over in 17.1 because of some directory changes to hardware/qcom.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Jan 2021 update.
Release notes for Jan 14, 2021
1. Jan 5 security patches.
2. Changed some error messages to verbose to stop spamming log files.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Dec 2020 update.
4. For some reason after flashing the rom, TWRP 3.3.1 now says "unable to mount storage". I had never seen that before. Nevertheless, if you reboot, the rom will work fine. I test all my builds before uploading.
Release notes for Dec 14, 2020
1. Dec 5 security patches.
2. Changed some error messages to verbose to stop spamming log files.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Nov update.
4. Add timekeep functionality since SM-T350 has no real time clock. This allows the tablet to keep time when not used with a NTP (network time protocol) server. It works in Android OS and TWRP.
Nov 8 release
- Nov 5 security patches
Oct 8 release
- Oct 5 security patches
Sept 13 initial release
- Sept 5 security patches
- initial release for testing and help fixing bugs
- CPU and GPU overclocked to 1.6Ghz and 650 respectively - built into 17.1 kernel code
- based on stock github MSM8916 T350 code with a LOT of bug fixes and using one of nubianprince's repos
Oct 8 build released. See post #4 for changes.
I set the time to Oct 18 but it was changed to Jan 18 after reboot, then October 9. I remember that crdroid have the same issue.
See this logcat:
Code:
01-18 08:52:10.608 680 680 I SystemServer: StartAlarmManagerService
01-18 08:52:10.611 680 680 D AlarmManagerService: Kernel timezone updated to -480 minutes west of GMT
01-18 08:52:10.611 680 680 I AlarmManager: Current time only 1471930611, advancing to build time 1602188073000
01-18 08:52:10.611 680 680 D AlarmManagerService: Setting time of day to sec=1602188073
10-09 04:14:33.001 680 680 W AlarmManagerService: Unable to set rtc to 1602188073: Invalid argument
10-09 04:14:33.006 680 680 D SystemServerTiming: StartAlarmManagerService took to complete: 10ms
Backlight problem is still in my BOE device. I don’t know which logs are necessary, so I kept most of them. The logs about BOEpanel of crdroid are same with Los, but may be different in other places.
Hope it could be solved.
Which TWRP image are you using? I've seen a couple different ones, but since there's no official support over at http://twrp.me/ I'd prefer to use the same one you're using to test this ROM installation...
Hexrotor said:
The logs about BOEpanel of crdroid are same with Los, but may be different in other places.
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I'll take a look, but right now I have a big project that I need to get finished by mid November so my time for building and troubleshooting roms is limited right now.
reukiodo said:
Which TWRP image are you using?
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TWRP 3.3.1
Hexrotor said:
The logs about BOEpanel of crdroid are same with Los, but may be different in other places.
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These messages
D modemanager: Panel Name: S6D7AA0_LSL080AL03_BOE_wxga_video_mode_dsi_panel
E modemanager: readXMLOp:Couldn't open OEM XML file!
E modemanager: retrieveMode: Failed to enumerate modes
E modemanager: instantiateModeMgr: Failed to update default cache!
E modemanager: readXMLOp:Couldn't open OEM XML file!
E modemanager: retrieveMode: Failed to enumerate modes
E modemanager: in applyDefaultMode fail to retrieve default mode!
I modemanager: in applyDefaultMode ret = 0 mCurMode = -1
are from the proprietary module (which is why I couldn't find them in the AOSP code)
system/vendor/lib/libmm-qdcm.so
If you search for those keywords above, they all appear in this module.
At this time, I have no idea what the libmm-qdcm.so does and how it controls the backlight, if at all.
can someone provide link for twrp 3.3.1 for t350? i just can't find it.
spiramedia said:
can someone provide link for twrp 3.3.1 for t350? i just can't find it.
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From
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/development/rom-galaxy-tab-8-0-t4158163
TWRP 3.3.1 is at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14T99LQaKtEhGeglFxrUm0kMRw_RKopP5/view
me t350 just shut's down on his own. clean install.
spiramedia said:
me t350 just shut's down on his own. clean install.
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Works fine for me and others.
@spiramedia Maybe your device is using BOE panel, try to Illuminate the screen with a flashlight.
Hexrotor said:
@spiramedia Maybe your device is using BOE panel, try to Illuminate the screen with a flashlight.
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mine is BOE. But i have no problem with this. The tablet just shuts down when using it. Maybe it overheats.
spiramedia said:
mine is BOE. But i have no problem with this. The tablet just shuts down when using it. Maybe it overheats.
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@spiramedia, when asking for help, it helps us if you provide maximum information. For example,
1) What are you running when the tablet shuts down? High performance gaming? Watching youtube?
2) How long does the tablet run before shutting down?
3) Maybe your battery is really old and weak especially if you used it daily for 5 years?
4) If you think it overheats, you can download several CPU apps that tell you the temperature of the CPU like
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.kgurgul.cpuinfo/
5) If the battery is old and weak, does it shutdown when you have the AC microusb adapter plugged in all the time?
6) When it shuts down, what is the battery percentage at?
7) Is your battery guage calibrated properly? If it says 30%, maybe it's really 0% and you have to discharge/recharge 2 or 3 times to recalibrate?
As you can see, I asked a lot of questions. The more info you can give, the better.
PS. If you have a BOE panel and backlight works, then I have no idea why my rom works with yours and not Hexrotor.
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I set the time to Oct 18 but it was changed to Jan 18 after reboot, then October 9. I remember that crdroid have the same issue.
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@Hexrotor, does this happen if you date and time setup to "use network provided time".
If I turn "use network provided time" off, then yes, the tablet doesn't keep time properly. I think it's due to the Qualcomm RTC being read only? Searching the Internet, a possible fix might be
https://github.com/LineageOS/android_hardware_sony_timekeep
I might try incorporating that into the next rom build which will likely be sometime mid Nov when the next security patches are released.
I think it's defaulting to Oct 9 because the build date is Oct 8, but in your timezone, it might be Oct 9.
Hexrotor said:
Backlight problem is still in my BOE device. I don’t know which logs are necessary, so I kept most of them.
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The error messages for the BOE panel are just before the system stops the boot animation and gives the 3 dots and says LineageOS. I find that to be confusing because I would think the kernel would enable BOE backlight at the very beginning so you can see what is on the display. It makes no sense to have the backlight completely dark and then enable it just before the 3 dots that says LineageOS.
And if spiramedia's BOE backlight works with my rom, then I don't know why it doesn't work with yours. Maybe there is something persistent in one of the persist partitions where a prop is set?
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Backlight problem is still in my BOE device.
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@Hexrotor, you didn't specify in this thread or the original crdroid thread whether you tried downgrading the stock to marshmellow and then try crDroid 10 or LineageOS 17.1.
Apparently, it fixes the no backlight for some people? See
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83488241&postcount=41
It's possible the marshmallow firmware has something coded into the file system partitions that fixes the BOE? Maybe someting in the aboot partition?
Let me know if you have tried downgrading or not as per above.
retiredtab said:
Apparently, it fixes the no backlight for some people? See
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83488241&postcount=41
It's possible the marshmallow firmware has something coded into the file system partitions that fixes the BOE? Maybe someting in the aboot partition?
Let me know if you have tried downgrading or not as per above.
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Nope, I tried this way but no help. I flashed marshmallow firmware then Crdroid6.9 without clean, it was no display but heated up at boot. I waited for about 10min but it didn't boot complete. Edit: I tried again just now, it booted successfully but still no backlight. Now I'm using official marshmallow.
I don't know why this ROM works with spiramedia's BOE device. I have some friends who have T350/P350 BOE devices and all they have backlight problem with 3-part ROMs, that’s why I am sure that the backlight problem is related to BOE.
For Los 17 and Crdroid, my device has no backlight after the "Samsung Galaxy Tab A", but official marshmallow works fine.

[UNOFFICIAL][ROM]BETA LineageOS 18.1 for Galaxy Tab A [SM-T550] June 10, 2023

PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom.
If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this.
If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
8. selinux enforcing
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. Pre alpha testers for the Samsung Tab A/E roms who provided valuable feedback: lpedia, Schaagi, katochwa, Henrick Grimler
3. Huge thanks to Henrick Grimler https://github.com/Grimler91 for helping me reproduce a major bug in 18.1 which led me to find a solution. Henrick also helped fine tune some of the sepolicy as well.
4. Sebastiano Barezzi https://github.com/SebaUbuntu for giving the msm8916 repo some 18.1 code updates in March 2021.
5. Exynos5420 team for sharing it's knowledge in building roms.
6. msm8916 team for their repos.
7. aala27 for the device trees. He was nice enough to share his work so my build is based on his 17.1 with some minor changes.
FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. It was frustrating process from Nov 2020 to March 2021 running into bug after bug. The least you can do is spend a few minutes reading everything before posting.
Q1. Where are the source and kernel source files?
A1. The kernel source files are at
GitHub - Galaxy-MSM8916/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916: MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices.
MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices. - GitHub - Galaxy-MSM8916/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916: MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices.
github.com
The device tree files are at
GitHub - retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common: Common MSM8916 tree for Samsung devices
Common MSM8916 tree for Samsung devices. Contribute to retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gt510wifi
Contribute to retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gt510wifi development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common at lineage-18.1
Contribute to retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
The vendor tree files are at
GitHub - retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common
Contribute to retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/android_vendor_samsung_gt510wifi
Contribute to retiredtab/android_vendor_samsung_gt510wifi development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
In addition, there is a repo diff file for device specific tweaks needed to work and a roomservice.xml (local manifest file) file so you can build this rom yourself.
Q2. Is this BETA rom suitable as a daily driver?
A2. It can be depending on your requirements. I can't test every app so you try it yourself to see if it's suitable. I've been using this rom myself since mid March 2021 with no major issues.
Q3. What if my app, xyz, doesn't work?
A3. I won't answer questions regarding why your app doesn't work. If your app, whatever it is, doesn't work, then go back to your old rom. It's difficult enough building and maintaining these roms. Remember, I'm an unpaid volunteer making a rom for free for your benefit.
Q4. Your rom is laggy and buggy.
A4. If you find the above, then go back to your old rom. There's only so much software can do on a 2015 budget level tablet. Remember a budget tablet will have the slower SoC/CPU and less DRAM than a top of the line model. Your tablet will also run slower when you use gapps (google apps). You can run a lot of software without using gapps. Research fdroid, newpipe, Aurora store etc.
Q5. What TWRP should I use?
A5. You MUST use TWRP 3.5.2_9-0. Get it at.
Download TWRP for gt510wifi
Download TWRP Open Recovery for gt510wifi
dl.twrp.me
Q6. Why should I use this rom?
A6. You don't. If you don't like this rom, then don't use it. Yes, it's that simple.
Q7. Will you offer monthly updates with security patches?
A7. I will try to offer monthly security patches, but that all depends on if I continue to have high speed Internet in the future.
Q8. Can you help me? I'm a newbie. Can you provide step by step instructions?
A8. Do your own research. There are lots of tutorials, videos, etc on how to flash roms. Newbie questions must be posted in the Questions and Answers forum, not here.
Q9. Can I report a bug with respect to the rom?
A9. Yes, but you need to supply the following information. If you don't, I won't look at it.
You must provide an adb logcat of the problem and tell me how to reproduce it. Note I will not be downloading any apps that require money or an userid/password. For example, if you have problems with Netflix, I cannot help you since I don't have a paid subscription. If you use some app that requires an userid/password, I cannot help you as I'm not willing to create another userid/password even if it's free.
To get a logcat, open up a terminal window.
Code:
# clear the logcat first
adb logcat -c
# start logcat trace
adb logcat > problem.txt
# reproduce problem
# wait until problem has occured, then stop trace by hitting ctrl-c
Q10. Will you still build 17.1 for this device?
A10. Yes, for now, but I will probably discontinue building 17.1 at the end of 2021. I will likely be trying to build 19.0 once it's released so I don't want to maintain 3 releases.
Q11. Do I need to erase everything and format my data?
A11. Yes, you MUST erase all the partitions (system, data, dalvik/art cache, cache) using TWRP and MUST format your data before installing 18.1 when you are coming from stock or an earlier version of LineageOS or from another custom rom. If you get stuck at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, it's likely because you didn't follow the instructions I just wrote. Dirty flashes from stock, other custom roms or older LineageOS versions are not supported and not likely to work.
Q12. What gapps should I use?
A12. I don't use gapps anymore. I use Aurora Store. As of Nov 6, 2021, I no longer make recommendations on which gapps to use as your mileage may vary. It's reported that opengapps does no testing on their daily builds and some version results in bootloops, bitgapps may run out of disk space will installing apps and Mindthegapps as causing overall slowdown of the system.
The only recommendation I can make is to use the SMALLEST version of gapps which is PICO or equivalent naming convention. DO NOT use anything other than PICO. That is, do not use nano, mini, stock, etc.
If you are going to install gapps, flash the rom first, reboot into system/OS, reboot to recovery, flash gapps, reboot into system/OS. That is, do not flash/install the rom and gapps at the same time.
Q13. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A13. I will not answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps and I don't use gapps so I cannot help you. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
Q14. Why isn't my post answered?
A14. It's probably because it's answered in the FAQ or not relevant to the rom. Again, I do not run Windows OS or use gapps. Questions already answered in the FAQ will be completely ignored.
Q15. Can I turn off the on screen navigation keys?
A15. To turn off on screen navigation, go to settings, system, advanced, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation. It's enabled by default because I find it useful. If you don't like it, you only need to disable once and your preference will be remembered. If you want to invert the onscreen keys, goto settings, system, buttons and enable invert layout
Q16. What speed up/optimization tips do you suggest?
A16.
1. Turn off animations. Go into developer settings, scroll down to the drawing section, and set window, transition and animator scale all to "off".
2. If you don't have a google account, don't install gapps. Use Aurora Store to get your apps as you can get all the same apps from the play store using an anonymous login.
3. Dont' run more than 2 apps at the same time. You can probably listen to music in the background and use a web browser at the same time, but don't expect great performance from a 2015 entry level tablet.
4. Use a web browser like Brave that has built in adblock and privacy features.
5. Use newpipe to watch your streaming content. It has built in adblock so you don't have to watch forced ads.
6. Look for apps that are open source, ad free and lightweight.
Q17. Does this rom support Magisk?
A17. I don't use Magisk myself so I don't know and Magisk is always being updated to fool Google's certification process. Others have reported Magisk as working, but I won't answer any questions regarding it.
Q18. Will this rom ever become official?
A18. Never. I don't want the responsibilities that come with being an official maintainer. In addition, I know my device trees, code organization and git commits will NOT meet LineageOS standards. Remember, I'm an unpaid volunteer doing this in my free time and sharing my work with you for free so you can get hundreds of hours of enjoyment from this tablet.
Q19. What is the difference between this rom and others?
A19. This rom tries to be pure LineageOS with little to no modifications. Other roms may have different UI, different bundled apps, etc. Use whatever meets your requirements.
Q20. Will there be any major 18.1 code modifications in the future?
A20. I don't anticipate any major modifications. There may be some slight tweaking to the sepolicy, small bug fixes and minor code cleanup, but all the hard work in getting the rom up and running and fixing all the major bugs have been done completed. This doesn't mean the code is perfect or well organized, but I won't be doing any major changes now that 18.1 is working. Any major changes will be done in 19.0.
Q21. Why did you fork the device and vendor trees for 18.1?
A21. The msm8916 repos seem geared towards phones and sometimes do not work or cause boot animation loops for tablets so I decided to fork their repos. In other words, what's deemed as msm8916-common code isn't common to all devices.
In addition, since I'm building SM-T350, SM-T550, SM-P550 and SM-T560NU (all use the same msm8916 code), it seems easier to maintain all of them if I can control my own code repos and not worry if my changes affects the phones or not. I still have not figured out the best way to manage all my repos and it's a work in progress.
Q22. Can you build a variant of this device? For example, a LTE or S-pen version.
A22. If I don't physically have the device, I cannot and will not build it unless I can boot and test it myself. Even then, there's no guarantee that I can get those variant features working.
Q23. Can I load this rom on a variant devivce like LTE or S-pen version?
A23. The rom is built for the device explicitly listed. If you are an advanced user and understand TWRP, adb, odin, heimdall, you can try loading it on a LTE or S-pen variant by modifying the updater-script, but it may cause a bricked device, bootloops or non functionality of LTE/S-pen. You have been informed and warned!
Q24. Will this run on the SM-T555?
A24. No. Someone has tried and it will result in a bootloop.
Q25. Why are you releasing a ROM for a tablet that you do not own?
A25. I don't own the SM-T550, but have the SM-P550. I also build roms for the SM-T350 and SM-T560NU. All these platforms use the same msm8916 code base. As such, all my work from the SM-T350, SM-T560NU and SM-P550 could possibly benefit SM-T550 users. For one P550 owner, there are probably twenty T550 owners.
The T550 rom does boot and run on my P550, but the x-axis is mapped backwards.
Q26. Okay, I understand the consequences and that this is BETA rom and willing to take the risks outlined, now where can I find the rom?
A26. Downloads are at
retiredtab - Browse /SM-T550/18.1 at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
June 10, 2023 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-06
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last May release (about 5,600 files had to be recompiled).
May 8, 2023 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-05
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Apr release (about 7,400 files had to be recompiled).
Apr 15, 2023 release notes
1. Apr 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-04
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Mar release (about 28,000 files had to be recompiled).
March 21, 2023 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-03
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Feb release (about 22,500 files had to be recompiled).
Feb 12, 2023 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-02
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Jan release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
Jan 8, 2023 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-01
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Dec release (about 4,500 files had to be recompiled).
Dec 10, 2022 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-12
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Nov release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 13, 2022 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-11
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Oct 7, 2022 release notes
1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-10
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Sept release (about 5,500 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 12, 2022 release notes
1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-09
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Aug release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 5, 2022 release notes
1. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-08
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last July release (about 4,000 files had to be recompiled).
3. Fix stock camera issue where preview is not shown after first picture is taken. See
https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/425e3ab707bed49a0209ddb885de0de0cf04fe57
July 9, 2022 release notes
1. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-07
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last June release (about 1,900 files had to be recompiled).
June 12, 2022 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-06
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last May release (about 9,000 files had to be recompiled).
May 7, 2022 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-05
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last April release (about 4,200 files had to be recompiled).
April 11, 2022 release notes
1. April 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-04
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last March release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
Mar 13, 2022 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-03
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Feb release (about 5,700 files had to be recompiled).
Feb 12, 2022 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-02
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last January release (about 34,500 files had to be recompiled).
Jan 20, 2022 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-01
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last December release (about 9,600 files had to be recompiled).
Dec 11 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2021-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last November release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 8 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/318560
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 7,200 files had to be recompiled). One of these changes has removed the built in terminal program from LineageOS as AOSP deprecated this app as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_vendor_lineage/+/304043
Oct 10 release notes
1. Oct 1 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/317001
2. Added https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_frameworks_base/+/316839 to fix landscape mode system UI. This patch is not yet officially merged as of Oct 10 release.
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last September release (about 6,100 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 9 release notes
1. Reverted the patch to https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/a32c7a0bed536281d20b7c1cf8d41c84a268cc80
Removing systemUI from pinner services causes a 4 to 6 delay in bringing up the home screen. This is seen when loading or playing a game for about 20 minutes and then either hitting the recents or home button. By reverting this commit, pressing recents or home button brings up the systemUI right away.
2. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/315661
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last August release (about 7,000 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 8 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added https://github.com/retiredtab/msm89...mmit/c1eca9f7740b6a384d4fab8a1e8d812f59c17a99
2. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/314477
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 11,500 files had to be recompiled).
July 10 release notes
1. Initial public release to XDA. This is an ALPHA build.
2. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:"android-11.0.0_r39"+(statuspen OR status:merged)
3. Small bug in settings, battery where the charging lightning symbol is not displayed when AC adapter is plugged in. This will be fixed in the August security patches.
Reserved.
I've succesfully flashed this ROM on my T550, with Bitgapps flashed separately. The x-axis is indeed mapped backwards.
Hence not able to complete the setup. So I switched back.
jfora said:
The x-axis is indeed mapped backwards.
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That's weird. The x-axis shouldn't be backwards. I had someone test this build before I released it. @Schaagi, can you confirm my July 10 build works correctly on your T550 regarding the x-axis.
In addition, while I don't have the T550, I have the P550 and the two are almost the same except for the reversed x-axis and s-pen. So when I uploaded the T550 image, I tested it on my P550 and everything works except the x-axis is reversed on my P550. That's how I know it works on the T550.
In fact, I just loaded now the T550 image on my P550 and it works as expected.
jfora said:
I've succesfully flashed this ROM on my T550
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What is the file name that you are flashing?
lineage-18.1-20210709-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi
Ah, I didn't see the other file:
lineage-18.1-20210710-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.zip
My bad, I'll try this july 10 version!
jfora said:
lineage-18.1-20210710-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.zip
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gt5note10wifi = P550
gt510wifi = T550
jfora said:
Ah, I didn't see the other file:
lineage-18.1-20210710-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.zip
My bad, I'll try this july 10 version!
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Just flashed this ROM without bitgapps, and I can confirm it works like you mentioned, e.g. wihout the x-axis reversed!
retiredtab said:
That's weird. The x-axis shouldn't be backwards. I had someone test this build before I released it. @Schaagi, can you confirm my July 10 build works correctly on your T550 regarding the x-axis.
In addition, while I don't have the T550, I have the P550 and the two are almost the same except for the reversed x-axis and s-pen. So when I uploaded the T550 image, I tested it on my P550 and everything works except the x-axis is reversed on my P550. That's how I know it works on the T550.
In fact, I just loaded now the T550 image on my P550 and it works as expected.
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I can confirm, that on my T550 I have no problem with the X-axis.
Schaagi
Schaagi said:
I can confirm, that on my T550 I have no problem with the X-axis.
Schaagi
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@Schaagi, Thanks for confirming. It turns out jfora used the wrong rom.
Normally, the updater-script would catch that and not let the user flash the incorrect rom, but I added P550 and T550 into the script so that I could switch between the two without having to modify the script on my P550 when testing T550 images. For a while, my P550 was being identified as a T550, I think because I was using a T550 TWRP. However, now I built a proper P550 TWRP for myself.
So far no problems or limitations with this ROM. I use this tab as my daily driver. I've also installed bitgapps.
Thanks for providing this!
Only question is whether I can choose to reboot into recovery. I'm missing that option.
jfora said:
Only question is whether I can choose to reboot into recovery. I'm missing that option.
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It's been removed from Developer options to settings, system, advanced, gestures, power menu, advanced restart. When you enable that, it will then show power, restart, a choice of system, recovery or download mode.
Or if you are hooked up to a computer, type in
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Darn, I was just going to bed when your message popped up. So as I mentioned, I build 18.1 SM-T350, SM-T550, SM-T560NU and SM-P550. I have been using 18.1 on SM-T350, SM-T560NU and SM-P550 since around late March 2021 before I posted my builds here. I can assure you I have that I have charged all 3 at least once since late March.
So I took at look at all 3 devices and you are correct in that there is no indication in the battery settings that it is charging on AC. So I took a look at the log and I found
Code:
$ adb pull /sys/fs/selinux/policy && adb logcat -b all -d | audit2allow -p policy
#============= hal_health_default ==============
allow hal_health_default sysfs_charger:dir search;
What the above means is that I need to write a sepolicy to allow the OS to look at the battery charger directory probably for it's status. Because it can't currently look, it can't show the correct status.
While writing and researching this in the last 10 minutes or so my P550 has gained from 69 to 71% on AC charger even though the battery settings doesn't show it.
So I will write the above sepolicy sometime tomorrow and may have to write more after some testing. If it works, then I will put that into the August security patch build. In addition, I will write it as part of the FAQ/notes so people aren't surprised until.
Thanks for finding this bug.
So if you plug in your T550, look at the battery percentage. Leave it alone charging and then come back 30 minutes later and it should have gained something. That indicates it's working.
Okay, I wrote the sepolicies and they work on my P550 so they should work on the T550. The fix will be incorporated into the August security patches.
The fix is documented at
sepolicy: Allow hal_health_default sysfs_charger to read battery stat… · retiredtab/[email protected]
…us so OS can properly display AC charger status Adding these 2 policies so OS can display AC charger status properly when AC adapter is plugged in.
github.com
trying to install lineage to sm-t550, i run autoroot then install twrp, then go into twrp and get error 7 or error 1?​
New build called lineage-18.1-20210808-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.zip
Aug 8 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added https://github.com/retiredtab/msm89...mmit/c1eca9f7740b6a384d4fab8a1e8d812f59c17a99
2. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/314477
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 11,500 files had to be recompiled).
4. 18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.

[UNOFFICIAL][ROM]BETA LineageOS 18.1 GO for Galaxy Tab A [SM-T350] June 9, 2023

PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom.
If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this.
If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
8. selinux enforcing
9. camera
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. Pre alpha testers for the Samsung Tab A/E roms who provided valuable feedback: lpedia, Schaagi, katochwa, Henrick Grimler
3. nubianprince for helping fix audio over bluetooth on SM-T350 on 18.1.
4. Huge thanks to Henrick Grimler https://github.com/Grimler91 for helping me reproduce a major bug in 18.1 which led me to find a solution. Henrick also helped fine tune some of the sepolicy as well.
5. Sebastiano Barezzi https://github.com/SebaUbuntu for giving the msm8916 repo some 18.1 code updates in March 2021.
6. Exynos5420 team for sharing it's knowledge in building roms.
7. msm8916 team for their repos
8. dylux for suggesting a fix for the front camera photo/record crashing by using stock SM-T350 media_profiles.xml.
FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. It was frustrating process from Nov 2020 to March 2021 running into bug after bug. The least you can do is spend a few minutes reading everything before posting.
Q1. Where are the source and kernel source files?
A1. The kernel source files are at
GitHub - Galaxy-MSM8916/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916: MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices.
MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices. - GitHub - Galaxy-MSM8916/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916: MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices.
github.com
The device tree files are at
GitHub - retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common: Common MSM8916 tree for Samsung devices
Common MSM8916 tree for Samsung devices. Contribute to retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/device_samsung_gt58wifi
Contribute to retiredtab/device_samsung_gt58wifi development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common at lineage-18.1
Contribute to retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
The vendor tree files are at
GitHub - retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common
Contribute to retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/android_vendor_samsung_gt58wifi
Contribute to retiredtab/android_vendor_samsung_gt58wifi development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
In addition, there is a repo diff file for device specific tweaks needed to work and a roomservice.xml (local manifest file) file so you can build this rom yourself.
Q2. Is this BETA rom suitable as a daily driver?
A2. It can be depending on your requirements. I can't test every app so you try it yourself to see if it's suitable. I've been using this rom myself since mid March 2021 with no major issues.
Q3. What if my app, xyz, doesn't work?
A3. I won't answer questions regarding why your app doesn't work. If your app, whatever it is, doesn't work, then go back to your old rom. It's difficult enough building and maintaining these roms. Remember, I'm an unpaid volunteer making a rom for free for your benefit.
Q4. Your rom is laggy and buggy.
A4. If you find the above, then go back to your old rom. There's only so much software can do on a 2015 budget level tablet. Remember a budget tablet will have the slower SoC/CPU and less DRAM than a top of the line model. Your tablet will also run slower when you use gapps (google apps). You can run a lot of software without using gapps. Research fdroid, newpipe, Aurora store etc.
Q5. What TWRP should I use?
A5. You MUST use TWRP 3.5.2_9. Get it from
[ROM][SM-T350][UNOFFICIAL][crDroidAndroid-11.0][v7.10][ANDROID 11] Galaxy Tab A 8.0
I am not responsible for bricked devices, or any other hardware malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this ROM, Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included before flashing it, this ROM was built for the...
forum.xda-developers.com
Q6. Why should I use this rom?
A6. You don't. If you don't like this rom, then don't use it. Yes, it's that simple.
Q7. Will you offer monthly updates with security patches?
A7. I will try to offer monthly security patches, but that all depends on if I continue to have high speed Internet in the future.
Q8. Can you help me? I'm a newbie. Can you provide step by step instructions?
A8. Do your own research. There are lots of tutorials, videos, etc on how to flash roms. Newbie questions must be posted in the Questions and Answers forum, not here.
Q9. Can I report a bug with respect to the rom?
A9. Yes, but you need to supply the following information. If you don't, I won't look at it.
You must provide an adb logcat of the problem and tell me how to reproduce it. Note I will not be downloading any apps that require money or an userid/password. For example, if you have problems with Netflix, I cannot help you since I don't have a paid subscription. If you use some app that requires an userid/password, I cannot help you as I'm not willing to create another userid/password even if it's free.
To get a logcat, open up a terminal window.
Code:
# clear the logcat first
adb logcat -c
# start logcat trace
adb logcat > problem.txt
# reproduce problem
# wait until problem has occured, then stop trace by hitting ctrl-c
Q10. Will you still build 17.1 for this device?
A10. Yes, for now, but I will probably discontinue building 17.1 at the end of 2021. I will likely be trying to build 19.0 once it's released so I don't want to maintain 3 releases.
Q11. Do I need to erase everything and format my data?
A11. Yes, you MUST erase all the partitions (system, data, dalvik/art cache, cache) using TWRP and MUST format your data before installing 18.1 when you are coming from stock or an earlier version of LineageOS or from another custom rom. If you get stuck at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, it's likely because you didn't follow the instructions I just wrote. Dirty flashes from stock, other custom roms or older LineageOS versions are not supported and not likely to work.
Q12. What gapps should I use?
A12. I don't use gapps anymore. I use Aurora Store. As of Nov 6, 2021, I no longer make recommendations on which gapps to use as your mileage may vary. It's reported that opengapps does no testing on their daily builds and some version results in bootloops, bitgapps may run out of disk space will installing apps and Mindthegapps as causing overall slowdown of the system.
The only recommendation I can make is to use the SMALLEST version of gapps which is PICO or equivalent naming convention. DO NOT use anything other than PICO. That is, do not use nano, mini, stock, etc.
If you are going to install gapps, flash the rom first, reboot into system/OS, reboot to recovery, flash gapps, reboot into system/OS. That is, do not flash/install the rom and gapps at the same time.
Q13. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A13. I will not answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps and I don't use gapps so I cannot help you. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
Q14. Why isn't my post answered?
A14. It's probably because it's answered in the FAQ or not relevant to the rom. Again, I do not run Windows OS or use gapps. Questions already answered in the FAQ will be completely ignored.
Q15. Can I turn off the on screen navigation keys?
A15. To turn off on screen navigation, go to settings, system, advanced, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation. It's enabled by default because I find it useful. If you don't like it, you only need to disable once and your preference will be remembered. If you want to invert the onscreen keys, goto settings, system, buttons and enable invert layout
Q16. What speed up/optimization tips do you suggest?
A16.
1. Turn off animations. Go into developer settings, scroll down to the drawing section, and set window, transition and animator scale all to "off".
2. If you don't have a google account, don't install gapps. Use Aurora Store to get your apps as you can get all the same apps from the play store using an anonymous login.
3. Dont' run more than 2 apps at the same time. You can probably listen to music in the background and use a web browser at the same time, but don't expect great performance from a 2015 entry level tablet.
4. Use a web browser like Brave that has built in adblock and privacy features.
5. Use newpipe to watch your streaming content. It has built in adblock so you don't have to watch forced ads.
6. Look for apps that are open source, ad free and lightweight.
Q17. Does this rom support Magisk?
A17. I don't use Magisk myself so I don't know and Magisk is always being updated to fool Google's certification process. Others have reported Magisk as working, but I won't answer any questions regarding it.
Q18. Will this rom ever become official?
A18. Never. I don't want the responsibilities that come with being an official maintainer. In addition, I know my device trees, code organization and git commits will NOT meet LineageOS standards. Remember, I'm an unpaid volunteer doing this in my free time and sharing my work with you for free so you can get hundreds of hours of enjoyment from this tablet.
Q19. What is the difference between this rom and others?
A19. This rom tries to be pure LineageOS with little to no modifications. Other roms may have different UI, different bundled apps, etc. Use whatever meets your requirements.
Q20. Will there be any major 18.1 code modifications in the future?
A20. I don't anticipate any major modifications. There may be some slight tweaking to the sepolicy, small bug fixes and minor code cleanup, but all the hard work in getting the rom up and running and fixing all the major bugs have been done completed. This doesn't mean the code is perfect or well organized, but I won't be doing any major changes now that 18.1 is working. Any major changes will be done in 19.0.
Q21. Why did you fork the device and vendor trees for 18.1?
A21. The msm8916 repos seem geared towards phones and sometimes do not work or cause boot animation loops for tablets so I decided to fork their repos. In other words, what's deemed as msm8916-common code isn't common to all devices.
In addition, since I'm building SM-T350, SM-T550, SM-P550 and SM-T560NU (all use the same msm8916 code), it seems easier to maintain all of them if I can control my own code repos and not worry if my changes affects the phones or not. I still have not figured out the best way to manage all my repos and it's a work in progress.
Q22. Can you build a variant of this device? For example, a LTE or S-pen version.
A22. If I don't physically have the device, I cannot and will not build it unless I can boot and test it myself. Even then, there's no guarantee that I can get those variant features working.
Q23. Can I load this rom on a variant devivce like LTE or S-pen version?
A23. The rom is built for the device explicitly listed. If you are an advanced user and understand TWRP, adb, odin, heimdall, you can try loading it on a LTE or S-pen variant by modifying the updater-script, but it may cause a bricked device, bootloops or non functionality of LTE/S-pen. You have been informed and warned!
Q24. Will this run on the SM-T355 or SM-P355?
A24. No. Someone has tried and it will result in a bootloop.
Q25. How do I know if I have a BOE panel?
A25. Some ST-350 tablets have a BOE display panel. In order for it to work with TWRP and any custom rom, you must have the correct bootloader installed on a BOE panel otherwise you will see a black/blank screen. To check to see if you have a BOE panel, open a terminal and
Code:
adb root
adb shell cat /proc/cmdline
The very last parameter will be mdss_mdp.panel. If you see BOE anywhere in that string, then you have a BOE panel. For example,
mdss_mdp.panel=1:dsi:0:ss_dsi_panel_S6D7AA0_LSL080AL03_BOE_WXGA:1:none
There is a fix as documented at
[ROM][SM-T350][UNOFFICIAL][crDroidAndroid-10.0][v6.17][ANDROID 10] Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Finally this thread is back :)
forum.xda-developers.com
Q26. What is a GO build?
A26. A GO build uses less DRAM, disk space and supposed to be better suited for devices with 2GB DRAM or less. I have no idea whether it's true or not vs a NON GO build, but I figured I would try a GO build.
Some of the features removed in a GO build are documented in post #46 in this thread in addition to work profiles. If you need these features, you can edit a property in the build.prop as documented in post #49.
Q27. Okay, I understand the consequences and that this is BETA rom and willing to take the risks outlined, now where can I find the rom?
A27. Downloads are at
retiredtab - Browse /SM-T350/18.1 at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
June 9, 2023 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-06
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last May release (about 5,500 files had to be recompiled).
May 7, 2023 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-05
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Apr release (about 7,200 files had to be recompiled).
Apr 15, 2023 release notes
1. Apr 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-04
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Mar release (about 28,000 files had to be recompiled).
March 20, 2023 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-03
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Feb release (about 20,000 files had to be recompiled).
Feb 12, 2023 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-02
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Jan release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
Jan 8, 2023 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-01
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Dec release (about 4,400 files had to be recompiled).
Dec 11, 2022 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Nov release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 11, 2022 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-11
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Oct 7, 2022 release notes
1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-10
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Sept release (about 5,500 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 12, 2022 release notes
1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-09
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Aug release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 5, 2022 release notes
1. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-08
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last July release (about 4,000 files had to be recompiled).
July 8, 2022 release notes
1. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-07
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last June release (about 1,500 files had to be recompiled).
June 11, 2022 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-06
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last May release (about 9,500 files had to be recompiled).
May 7, 2022 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-05
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last April release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
3. Selfie camera and video no longer crash with stock camera. Thanks to @dylux for suggesting these fixes which are commits
https://github.com/retiredtab/devic...mmit/c9ac11147f83d611e006731aad7c14108f293d64
and
https://github.com/retiredtab/devic...mmit/cfa55e0478b59821f3d16501104b51ceeef8b010
April 10, 2022 release notes
1. Arpil 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-04
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last March release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
Mar 12, 2022 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-03
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Feb release (about 5,700 files had to be recompiled).
Feb 12, 2022 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-02
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last January release (about 34,500 files had to be recompiled).
Jan 20, 2022 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-01
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last December release (about 10,000 files had to be recompiled).
Dec 10 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2021-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last November release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 7 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/318560
2. I enabled zram swap with size 512MB. I noticed that the last couple of months that Clash Royale would crash/close and logs showed
Code:
10-28 14:26:01.412 0 0 I [2: kswapd0: 91] lowmemorykiller: Killing 'ell.clashroyale' (6730), adj 0,
Hopefully, by enabling zram, that will stop Clash Royale from crashing/closing.
Zswap is enabled on stock Nougat SM-T350 (part of the Samsung Tab A/E family that uses same msm8916 kernel code)
https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/2a6bf385e6dfe6073fe328b7b1c563ccd60a5ede
https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/438d5d3ad20cbc98f0f8c18eb610b6268de19395
This code uses the in kernel low memory killer (lmk). I tried using the Android OS lmk, but it doesn't work very well and shows this in the log.
Code:
E lowmemorykiller: /proc/zoneinfo parse error
E lowmemorykiller: Failed to get free memory!
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 7,200 files had to be recompiled). One of these changes has removed the built in terminal program from LineageOS as AOSP deprecated this app as per
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_vendor_lineage/+/304043
Oct 10 release notes
1. Oct 1 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/317001
2. Added https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_frameworks_base/+/316839 to fix landscape mode system UI. This patch is not yet officially merged as of Oct 10 release.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last September release (about 6,100 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 10 release notes
1. Reverted the patch to https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/a32c7a0bed536281d20b7c1cf8d41c84a268cc80
Removing systemUI from pinner services causes a 4 to 6 delay in bringing up the home screen. This is seen when loading or playing a game for about 20 minutes and then either hitting the recents or home button. By reverting this commit, pressing recents or home button brings up the systemUI right away.
2. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/315661
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last August release (about 6,200 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 8 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added https://github.com/retiredtab/msm89...mmit/c1eca9f7740b6a384d4fab8a1e8d812f59c17a99
2. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/314477
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last July release (about 11,500 files had to be recompiled).
4. 18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
July 10 release notes
1. Initial public release to XDA. This is an ALPHA build.
2. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:"android-11.0.0_r39"+(statuspen OR status:merged)
Reserved.
New build called lineage-18.1-20210718-UNOFFICIAL-gt58wifi.zip
July 18 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added
Code:
allow hal_health_default sysfs_charger:dir search;
allow hal_health_default sysfs_charger:file r_file_perms;
to the hal_health_default.te file.
Other than that, there are no other changes. So if you already downloaded the July 10 release and don't mind this small bug, you can wait until the August security patches before updating the rom. The August security patches and all future versions will have this bug fix incorporated.
New build called lineage-18.1-20210808-UNOFFICIAL-gt58wifi.zip
Aug 8 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added https://github.com/retiredtab/msm89...mmit/c1eca9f7740b6a384d4fab8a1e8d812f59c17a99
2. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/314477
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 11,500 files had to be recompiled).
4. 18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
@retiredtab
Thanks for your work on this rom. It's been working very well.
It seems BiTGApps can no longer be downloaded.
ovalseven said:
It seems BiTGApps can no longer be downloaded.
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Use opengapps then. Remember, this is not the correct place to ask gapps related questions. It's only for the rom. This will be the last time I mention gapps.
FAQ 13
Q13. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A13. I will not answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps and I don't use gapps so I cannot help you. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
retiredtab said:
Q15. Can I turn off the on screen navigation keys?
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Is there any way to swap the button positions to match the order of the hardware buttons (back button on the right)?
retiredtab said:
Use opengapps then. Remember, this is not the correct place to ask gapps related questions. It's only for the rom. This will be the last time I mention gapps.
FAQ 13
Q13. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A13. I will not answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps and I don't use gapps so I cannot help you. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
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I was just letting you know your links didn't work.
ovalseven said:
Is there any way to swap the button positions to match the order of the hardware buttons (back button on the right)?
I was just letting you know your links didn't work.
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@ovalseven, the link in this thread's FAQ still works (for me, anyway) but the download link on that BiTGapps site appears not to be working. The BiTGapps thread [CUSTOM][GAPPS] BiTGApps for Android might have more information / an alternative download site.
ovalseven said:
Is there any way to swap the button positions to match the order of the hardware buttons (back button on the right)?
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Now added to FAQ.
If you want to invert the onscreen keys, goto settings, system, buttons and enable invert layout
Thanks for the info and for your work on this rom. Been using it all afternoon and it's running smoothly.
lpedia said:
@ovalseven, the link in this thread's FAQ still works (for me, anyway) but the download link on that BiTGapps site appears not to be working. The BiTGapps thread [CUSTOM][GAPPS] BiTGApps for Android might have more information / an alternative download site.
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Thanks to @lpedia letting me know, but it seems the developer of bitgapps has removed his links because of some "disagreement" with some users. I'm not involved in this and don't want to be, but if people want bitgapps, they should check the link daily to see when/if the developer will re-enable his links.
So I have now removed all gapps links from my FAQ and it's up to the user now to use their favourite search engine to find whatever gapps or Aurora Store they want. And THIS will be the FINAL word I say on gapps again.
New build called lineage-18.1-20210910-UNOFFICIAL-gt58wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Sept 10 release notes
1. Reverted the patch to https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/a32c7a0bed536281d20b7c1cf8d41c84a268cc80
Removing systemUI from pinner services causes a 4 to 6 delay in bringing up the home screen. This is seen when loading or playing a game for about 20 minutes and then either hitting the recents or home button. By reverting this commit, pressing recents or home button brings up the systemUI right away.
2. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/315661
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last August release (about 6,200 files had to be recompiled).
This rom runs fantastic to anyone wondering. Easily the best running rom for t350 (i've tried them all). Thank you for your work on this.
Wikdclown said:
This rom runs fantastic to anyone wondering. Easily the best running rom for t350 (i've tried them all). Thank you for your work on this.
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I totally agree with you! I just installed the Sept. 10th version on the 10th and it has made my tablet usable again. I will be sticking with this ROM from now on!
The ROM works very well, thank you @retiredtab !
All essential functionality works without caveats. Experimented with enabling pip and split screen and went back to this rom's default setting of being a "low memory" device, as it runs *much* smoother. Good choice of rom's default.
I ran into a couple of crashes in non-essential areas (setting a certain wallpaper crashed the settings, but then worked after reboot; turning on the hotspot then turning it off crashed settings, yet that was a pure curiosity, since there is no utility in the hotspot).
Have a question, pls. How to enable "Phone Ringtone" selection on the "Sound" page in Settings? Something in build.prop? [I use google voice as the voip app on other wifi-only tabs with same lineage version, works well, ringtone selection is there, just need to enable it in the rom for this t350 tab somehow].
Yxo 6o6uka said:
Have a question, pls. How to enable "Phone Ringtone" selection on the "Sound" page in Settings? Something in build.prop? [I use google voice as the voip app on other wifi-only tabs with same lineage version, works well, ringtone selection is there, just need to enable it in the rom for this t350 tab somehow].
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Which wifi-only tabs give you that ringtone selection? I checked all my wifi 18.1 tablets msm8916 family, exynos 5420 and 5433 and none of them show the phone ringtone selection.
Samsung Tab Pro 8.4 SM-T320. Rom by Valera1978.

[UNOFFICIAL][ROM]BETA LineageOS 18.1 for Galaxy Tab A [SM-P550] June 10, 2023

PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
NOTE: There is no S-pen support. If you need S-pen, DO NOT USE THIS ROM.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom.
If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this.
If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
8. selinux enforcing
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. Pre alpha testers for the Samsung Tab A/E roms who provided valuable feedback: lpedia, Schaagi, katochwa, Henrick Grimler
3. Huge thanks to Henrick Grimler https://github.com/Grimler91 for helping me reproduce a major bug in 18.1 which led me to find a solution. Henrick also helped fine tune some of the sepolicy as well.
4. Sebastiano Barezzi https://github.com/SebaUbuntu for giving the msm8916 repo some 18.1 code updates in March 2021.
5. Exynos5420 team for sharing it's knowledge in building roms.
6. msm8916 team for their repos.
7. aala27 for the device trees. He was nice enough to share his work so my build is based on his 17.1 with some minor changes.
FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. It was frustrating process from Nov 2020 to March 2021 running into bug after bug. The least you can do is spend a few minutes reading everything before posting.
Q1. Where are the source and kernel source files?
A1. The kernel source files are at
GitHub - Galaxy-MSM8916/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916: MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices.
MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices. - GitHub - Galaxy-MSM8916/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916: MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices.
github.com
The device tree files are at
GitHub - retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common: Common MSM8916 tree for Samsung devices
Common MSM8916 tree for Samsung devices. Contribute to retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common at lineage-18.1
Contribute to retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gt5note10wifi
Contribute to retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gt5note10wifi development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
The vendor tree files are at
GitHub - retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common
Contribute to retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/vendor-samsung-gt5note10wifi
Contribute to retiredtab/vendor-samsung-gt5note10wifi development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
In addition, there is a repo diff file for device specific tweaks needed to work and a roomservice.xml (local manifest file) file so you can build this rom yourself.
Q2. Is this BETA rom suitable as a daily driver?
A2. It can be depending on your requirements. I can't test every app so you try it yourself to see if it's suitable. I've been using this rom myself since mid March 2021 with no major issues.
Q3. What if my app, xyz, doesn't work?
A3. I won't answer questions regarding why your app doesn't work. If your app, whatever it is, doesn't work, then go back to your old rom. It's difficult enough building and maintaining these roms. Remember, I'm an unpaid volunteer making a rom for free for your benefit.
Q4. Your rom is laggy and buggy.
A4. If you find the above, then go back to your old rom. There's only so much software can do on a 2015 budget level tablet. Remember a budget tablet will have the slower SoC/CPU and less DRAM than a top of the line model. Your tablet will also run slower when you use gapps (google apps). You can run a lot of software without using gapps. Research fdroid, newpipe, Aurora store etc.
Q5. What TWRP should I use?
A5. You MUST use TWRP 3.5.2_9-0. Get it at
retiredtab - Browse /SM-P550/TWRP at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
Q6. Why should I use this rom?
A6. You don't. If you don't like this rom, then don't use it. Yes, it's that simple.
Q7. Will you offer monthly updates with security patches?
A7. I will try to offer monthly security patches, but that all depends on if I continue to have high speed Internet in the future.
Q8. Can you help me? I'm a newbie. Can you provide step by step instructions?
A8. Do your own research. There are lots of tutorials, videos, etc on how to flash roms. Newbie questions must be posted in the Questions and Answers forum, not here.
Q9. Can I report a bug with respect to the rom?
A9. Yes, but you need to supply the following information. If you don't, I won't look at it.
You must provide an adb logcat of the problem and tell me how to reproduce it. Note I will not be downloading any apps that require money or an userid/password. For example, if you have problems with Netflix, I cannot help you since I don't have a paid subscription. If you use some app that requires an userid/password, I cannot help you as I'm not willing to create another userid/password even if it's free.
To get a logcat, open up a terminal window.
Code:
# clear the logcat first
adb logcat -c
# start logcat trace
adb logcat > problem.txt
# reproduce problem
# wait until problem has occured, then stop trace by hitting ctrl-c
Q10. Will you still build 17.1 for this device?
A10. Yes, for now, but I will probably discontinue building 17.1 at the end of 2021. I will likely be trying to build 19.0 once it's released so I don't want to maintain 3 releases.
Q11. Do I need to erase everything and format my data?
A11. Yes, you MUST erase all the partitions (system, data, dalvik/art cache, cache) using TWRP and MUST format your data before installing 18.1 when you are coming from stock or an earlier version of LineageOS or from another custom rom. If you get stuck at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, it's likely because you didn't follow the instructions I just wrote. Dirty flashes from stock, other custom roms or older LineageOS versions are not supported and not likely to work.
Q12. What gapps should I use?
A12. I don't use gapps anymore. I use Aurora Store. As of Nov 6, 2021, I no longer make recommendations on which gapps to use as your mileage may vary. It's reported that opengapps does no testing on their daily builds and some version results in bootloops, bitgapps may run out of disk space will installing apps and Mindthegapps as causing overall slowdown of the system.
The only recommendation I can make is to use the SMALLEST version of gapps which is PICO or equivalent naming convention. DO NOT use anything other than PICO. That is, do not use nano, mini, stock, etc.
If you are going to install gapps, flash the rom first, reboot into system/OS, reboot to recovery, flash gapps, reboot into system/OS. That is, do not flash/install the rom and gapps at the same time.
Q13. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A13. I will not answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps and I don't use gapps so I cannot help you. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
Q14. Why isn't my post answered?
A14. It's probably because it's answered in the FAQ or not relevant to the rom. Again, I do not run Windows OS or use gapps. Questions already answered in the FAQ will be completely ignored.
Q15. Can I turn off the on screen navigation keys?
A15. To turn off on screen navigation, go to settings, system, advanced, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation. It's enabled by default because I find it useful. If you don't like it, you only need to disable once and your preference will be remembered. If you want to invert the onscreen keys, goto settings, system, buttons and enable invert layout
Q16. What speed up/optimization tips do you suggest?
A16.
1. Turn off animations. Go into developer settings, scroll down to the drawing section, and set window, transition and animator scale all to "off".
2. If you don't have a google account, don't install gapps. Use Aurora Store to get your apps as you can get all the same apps from the play store using an anonymous login.
3. Dont' run more than 2 apps at the same time. You can probably listen to music in the background and use a web browser at the same time, but don't expect great performance from a 2015 entry level tablet.
4. Use a web browser like Brave that has built in adblock and privacy features.
5. Use newpipe to watch your streaming content. It has built in adblock so you don't have to watch forced ads.
6. Look for apps that are open source, ad free and lightweight.
Q17. Does this rom support Magisk?
A17. I don't use Magisk myself so I don't know and Magisk is always being updated to fool Google's certification process. Others have reported Magisk as working, but I won't answer any questions regarding it.
Q18. Will this rom ever become official?
A18. Never. I don't want the responsibilities that come with being an official maintainer. In addition, I know my device trees, code organization and git commits will NOT meet LineageOS standards. Remember, I'm an unpaid volunteer doing this in my free time and sharing my work with you for free so you can get hundreds of hours of enjoyment from this tablet.
Q19. What is the difference between this rom and others?
A19. This rom tries to be pure LineageOS with little to no modifications. Other roms may have different UI, different bundled apps, etc. Use whatever meets your requirements.
Q20. Will there be any major 18.1 code modifications in the future?
A20. I don't anticipate any major modifications. There may be some slight tweaking to the sepolicy, small bug fixes and minor code cleanup, but all the hard work in getting the rom up and running and fixing all the major bugs have been done completed. This doesn't mean the code is perfect or well organized, but I won't be doing any major changes now that 18.1 is working. Any major changes will be done in 19.0.
Q21. Why did you fork the device and vendor trees for 18.1?
A21. The msm8916 repos seem geared towards phones and sometimes do not work or cause boot animation loops for tablets so I decided to fork their repos. In other words, what's deemed as msm8916-common code isn't common to all devices.
In addition, since I'm building SM-T350, SM-T550, SM-P550 and SM-T560NU (all use the same msm8916 code), it seems easier to maintain all of them if I can control my own code repos and not worry if my changes affects the phones or not. I still have not figured out the best way to manage all my repos and it's a work in progress.
Q22. Can you build a variant of this device? For example, a LTE or S-pen version.
A22. If I don't physically have the device, I cannot and will not build it unless I can boot and test it myself. Even then, there's no guarantee that I can get those variant features working.
Q23. Can I load this rom on a variant devivce like LTE or S-pen version?
A23. The rom is built for the device explicitly listed. If you are an advanced user and understand TWRP, adb, odin, heimdall, you can try loading it on a LTE or S-pen variant by modifying the updater-script, but it may cause a bricked device, bootloops or non functionality of LTE/S-pen. You have been informed and warned!
Q24. Will this run on the SM-P555?
A24. No. Someone has tried and it will result in a bootloop.
Q25. Will S-pen ever work?
A25. The S-pen code is highly unstable as it changes 40 or more kernel parameters. While the S-pen works, the tablet randomly reboots so I will not release any rom with S-pen. I spent several weeks trying to troubleshoot the problem, but it's too hard to narrow down the problem.
Q26. Okay, I understand the consequences and that this is BETA rom and willing to take the risks outlined, now where can I find the rom?
A26. Downloads are at
retiredtab - Browse /SM-P550/18.1 at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
June 10, 2023 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-06
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last May release (about 5,600 files had to be recompiled).
May 8, 2023 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-05
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Apr release (about 7,400 files had to be recompiled).
Apr 15, 2023 release notes
1. Apr 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-04
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Mar release (about 4,500 files had to be recompiled).
March 22, 2023 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-03
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Feb release (about 24,500 files had to be recompiled).
Feb 13, 2023 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-02
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Jan release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
Jan 8, 2023 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-01
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Dec release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Dec 10, 2022 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Nov release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 12, 2022 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-11
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Oct 8, 2022 release notes
1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-10
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Sept release (about 5,500 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 11, 2022 release notes
1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-09
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Aug release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 5, 2022 release notes
1. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-08
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last July release (about 4,000 files had to be recompiled).
3. Fix stock camera issue where preview is not shown after first picture is taken. See
https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/93aca9eb1910dc64e0868f3e1fdea1c9daf29584
July 8, 2022 release notes
1. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-07
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last June release (about 2,000 files had to be recompiled).
June 12, 2022 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-06
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last May release (about 15,000 files had to be recompiled).
May 6, 2022 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-05
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last April release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
April 11, 2022 release notes
1. April 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-04
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Mar release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
Mar 13, 2022 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-03
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Feb release (about 5,800 files had to be recompiled).
Feb 11, 2022 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-02
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last January release (about 34,500 files had to be recompiled).
Jan 20, 2022 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-01
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last December release (about 9,900 files had to be recompiled).
Dec 11 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2021-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last November release (about 8,800 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 7 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/318560
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 7,200 files had to be recompiled). One of these changes has removed the built in terminal program from LineageOS as AOSP deprecated this app as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_vendor_lineage/+/304043
Oct 10 release notes
1. Oct 1 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/317001
2. Added https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_frameworks_base/+/316839 to fix landscape mode system UI. This patch is not yet officially merged as of Oct 10 release.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last September release (about 6,100 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 9 release notes
1. Reverted the patch to https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/a32c7a0bed536281d20b7c1cf8d41c84a268cc80
Removing systemUI from pinner services causes a 4 to 6 delay in bringing up the home screen. This is seen when loading or playing a game for about 20 minutes and then either hitting the recents or home button. By reverting this commit, pressing recents or home button brings up the systemUI right away.
2. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/315661
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last August release (about 7,000 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 8 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added https://github.com/retiredtab/msm89...mmit/c1eca9f7740b6a384d4fab8a1e8d812f59c17a99
2. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/314477
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last July release (about 12,000 files had to be recompiled).
July 9 release notes
1. Initial public release to XDA. This is an ALPHA build.
2. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:"android-11.0.0_r39"+(statuspen OR status:merged)
3. Small bug in settings, battery where the charging lightning symbol is not displayed when AC adapter is plugged in. This will be fixed in the August security patches.
Reserved.
To be an alpha going pretty well at the moment I don't and found bugs.
Appreciated your work never thought to see my device with lineage os 18.1! :'D
Thank you <3
damismtz said:
To be an alpha going pretty well at the moment I don't and found bugs.
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For every build I post and upload, I probably have 100+ or more failed builds. I try to find most of the bugs and use the rom myself for several months before letting others try it.
New build called lineage-18.1-20210808-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
Aug 8 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added https://github.com/retiredtab/msm89...mmit/c1eca9f7740b6a384d4fab8a1e8d812f59c17a99
2. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/314477
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 11,500 files had to be recompiled).
4. 18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
New build called lineage-18.1-20210909-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Sept 9 release notes
1. Reverted the patch to https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/a32c7a0bed536281d20b7c1cf8d41c84a268cc80
Removing systemUI from pinner services causes a 4 to 6 delay in bringing up the home screen. This is seen when loading or playing a game for about 20 minutes and then either hitting the recents or home button. By reverting this commit, pressing recents or home button brings up the systemUI right away.
2. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/315661
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last August release (about 7,000 files had to be recompiled).
New build called lineage-18.1-20211010-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Oct 10 release notes
1. Oct 1 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/317001
2. Added https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_frameworks_base/+/316839 to fix landscape mode system UI. This patch is not yet officially merged as of Oct 10 release.
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last September release (about 6,100 files had to be recompiled).
New build called lineage-18.1-20211107-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Nov 7 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/318560
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 7,200 files had to be recompiled). One of these changes has removed the built in terminal program from LineageOS as AOSP deprecated this app as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_vendor_lineage/+/304043
Thank you for make this rom available for this device.
the november version is mirroring the touchscreen, if I click in a button on the left of the screen, the button on the right receives de action the way around also happens.
the october version works fine.
Vinicius7 said:
Thank you for make this rom available for this device.
the november version is mirroring the touchscreen, if I click in a button on the left of the screen, the button on the right receives de action the way around also happens.
the october version works fine.
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You likely flashed the incorrect rom.
The SM-T550 = gt510wifi. The SM-P550 = gt5note10wifi. I use the P550 myself. If the x-axis was reversed, I would have noticed it immediately.
The SM-T550 and SM-P550 use virtually identical code except the x-axis is mapped reversed.
retiredtab said:
You likely flashed the incorrect rom.
The SM-T550 = gt510wifi. The SM-P550 = gt5note10wifi. I use the P550 myself. It the x-axis was reversed, I would have noticed it immediately.
The SM-T550 and SM-P550 use virtually identical code except the x-axis is mapped reversed.
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that's it, thank you for clearing it out. I installed the november version correctly.
one question:
the encryption is working? here my device restart when I proceed to encrypt it.
Vinicius7 said:
one question:
the encryption is working? here my device restart when I proceed to encrypt it.
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No idea. I don't encrypt any of my portable devices so I never tried it. There's nothing important on them and I use disposable ids when needed.
New build called lineage-18.1-20211211-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Dec 11 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2021-12
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last November release (about 8,800 files had to be recompiled).
Flashed few minutes ago... Works great!
just fine
New build called lineage-18.1-20220120-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Jan 20, 2022 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-01
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last December release (about 9,900 files had to be recompiled).
hey can u try making one for smp585 dont need lte or s pen just one flashable rom with a few bugs i can help u with testing if ya want!
New build called lineage-18.1-20220211-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Feb 11, 2022 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-02
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last January release (about 34,500 files had to be recompiled).

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