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As we(in the TG group) have tested a bunch of Pie9.0 (s)GSI Roms on the XDA forum (https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development) I was asked to make a guide/summary of what there was already been tested and in our opinion the better ones out of the Pie-list.
It’s not to be intented to be ‘the’list but only to give you a guidance to what there is at the moment. And most of, it’s very easy to install
The ones that I will list are the ones WITHOUT call bugs on our Axon 7. As you wish you can vote for your favorite of the listed ones above.
Note : the LOS16 PPR2 is not the same as the one under ROM section (Ordenkrieger)
LIST AVAILABLE : (not in a specific order and more to come)
1. HavocOS : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...-device-development/rom-havoc-os-8-1-t3819050
Latest stable : https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/arm64aonly/
2. BenzoROM : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...device-development/gsi-benzo-rom-9-0-t3837127
Latest stable : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78312149&postcount=284
3. PixelExperience : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...ce-development/9-0-pixelexperience-p-t3833294
Latest stable : https://github.com/EnesSastim/Downloads/releases/tag/PE-A-2018-09-05
4. LOS16.0 PPR2 : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...vice-development/9-0-lineage-os-16-0-t3840801
Latest stable : https://mega.nz/#F!3XwFlAaC!VdzCKlrR-f6D-a8oEz9JkQ!DD4z0AhA . More info.
5. ArrowOS : based on https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...abled-device-development/gsi-arrowos-t3835111
Latest stable : https://sourceforge.net/projects/arrow-os/files/arrow-9.x/GSI/7_sep_2018/
6. DescendantOS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...escendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578
7. PixelDust : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78184921&postcount=212
8. AEX 6.0 OFFICIAL : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78245997&postcount=254
Pre Requisitions :
Unlocked BL, Bootstack B12 NFound or your preferred one
Vendor partition by @djkuz or your preferred one
TWRP3218-treble under the hood @NFound or your preferred one
Installation : or your own preferred method as this is just an example
Wipe System. Data, Vendor, cache dalvik (although data does the job)
Flash the v1.1 NFound
Flash the .img that you have extracted and if needed renamed to system.img
And just….reboot
After installation there can be applied some fixes :
a* Use the aroma COMBIFIX v3.1 to fix the NFC/HS general lag, choose button reverse, flash new kran framework overlay, magisk and gapps
update : for magisk 18.1 use the latest Combifix v5.1 or with Magisk 19.0 you can use Combifix v6.0 or the latest one with magisk 19.1 and latest MHPC : COMBIFIX 6.1
a. NFC when laggy or not working combined with Hotspot : Pie_NFC /Hotspot fix by @kountry83
On ArrowOS and Benzo they both work after applying the fix although the Hotspot works on ArrowOS and Benzo die to v105 phh
b. GCAM when default one isn’t working
c. Camera fix if you have a settings bug
d. Reverse BACK/RECENT (mount system / vendor) or A2017X_softkey_reverse_module
e. System settings color accents
f. DarkMode & SettingsColorAccents thnx @kountry83
g. safetynet issues
Misc :
* A2017X-MoKee_vendor_boot_combo
* AEX bootanimation
* Havoc bootanimation
* There is no need to an incall fix as all of the listed are free of the bug.
* Also no problems with SD card or booting the roms.
* In some cases the package provided by the dev is GAPPS included. If no gapps provided you can simply flash the OFFICIAL GAPPS.
* All roms have NFC working. Hotspot isn’t reliable and mostly not working.
* Some Pie Roms do have more customization as to the other. Up to you to vote which one you do prefer. When voting it would be good when you make your vote based on ‘most stable/most customs/best battery life’
* Substratum works (tested on Benzo and NOS...)
I’m not going get into detail about each rom. I’ll leave that up to you to discuss further on. Perhaps if voting leads us to a one of a kind, we can focus on that in the future.
It would be much appreciated as you add your input even with your fixes or additions you want to point out.
This is something that is growing on XDA and all the input is welcome to improve what we have.
ENJOY !
@Oki, thnx for your guidance on flashing back and forth between (treble) roms
Credits to all mentioned in the thread and to all members for testing and improving it on TG !
Feel free to join us too on Axon7-trebleshoot
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Havoc P seems to be a good option. Im voting for havoc.
nays_pl said:
Havoc P seems to be a good option. Im voting for havoc.
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A good one. As for me the Benzo, Los16PPR2 and Havoc are the best to this point.
Especially smoothness, battery life and customization are more then ok atm.
Updates will follow and improve things where needed.
Thanks @raystef66 ! Took some time away from flashing and was a bit lost of where to go on my axon after moving to aex5.8 and how to do. Good that you also have the instructions
Was on benzo for a week or so...was pretty stable but the battery life wasnt that great even with the schwifty kernel. It lacked some of the customizations that i use so i am back at AEX 5.8...pretty sure these gsi will become more stable over time...will be worth the wait
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Was on benzo for a week or so...was pretty stable but the battery life wasnt that great even with the schwifty kernel. It lacked some of the customizations that i use so i am back at AEX 5.8...pretty sure these gsi will become more stable over time...will be worth the wait
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Thnx for the input !
True, as for me too, the AEX Oreo has a bunch of customs that Benzo still hasnt. But out of all GSI's Benzo and a couple others have the most.
Even on some Pie GSI's the displayed features aren't even working.
Batterylife as on NOS gave me 4-5 SOT on average use.
Anyway, like you said, still building up....
raystef66 said:
@Oki, if you want to guide the users on your method to flash a (s)GSI from scratch with your PartyTool, be our guest
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Sure! more people testing means more options explored and better outcome for everyone. You are doing a great job testing and bringing Android 9 ROMs to the Axon 7 scene. I have been very busy the last couple of weekends preparing my version of the TWRP for the Axon 7, the TWRP 2.3.2-0L Labs Mod. It has been for me the key for fast switching between the testing environment and the daily driver configuration in a matter of minutes and without requiring a computer at all. It can backup/restore internal storage, create and remove the vendor partition and even create firmware zip packages able to be flashed using TWRP or MiFlash. I'll create the guide this afternoon on how to switch back and forth from Nougat or Oreo to Pie.
Cheers!
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Sure! more people testing means more options explored and better outcome for everyone. You are doing a great job testing and bringing Android 9 ROMs to the Axon 7 scene. I have been very busy the last couple of weekends preparing my version of the TWRP for the Axon 7, the TWRP 2.3.2-0L Labs Mod. It has been for me the key for fast switching between the testing environment and the daily driver configuration in a matter of minutes and without requiring a computer at all. It can backup/restore internal storage, create and remove the vendor partition and even create firmware zip packages able to be flashed using TWRP or MiFlash. I'll create the guide this afternoon on how to switch back and forth from Nougat or Oreo to Pie.
Cheers!
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Awesome :highfive:
Oki said:
Sure! more people testing means more options explored and better outcome for everyone. You are doing a great job testing and bringing Android 9 ROMs to the Axon 7 scene. I have been very busy the last couple of weekends preparing my version of the TWRP for the Axon 7, the TWRP 2.3.2-0L Labs Mod. It has been for me the key for fast switching between the testing environment and the daily driver configuration in a matter of minutes and without requiring a computer at all. It can backup/restore internal storage, create and remove the vendor partition and even create firmware zip packages able to be flashed using TWRP or MiFlash. I'll create the guide this afternoon on how to switch back and forth from Nougat or Oreo to Pie.
Cheers!
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That would be great and much appreciated as you have followed your own guideline next to NFounds ! That's why I asked
I follow what you're trying to achieve and in fact I'm waiting to test the LabMods. Thnx !
As said, I come along with many people asking how to go back and forth between N,O and Pie. I know what to do in such occasions but many don't.
Because of your tools I'll leave the full guide on that up to you
Oki said:
Sure! more people testing means more options explored and better outcome for everyone. You are doing a great job testing and bringing Android 9 ROMs to the Axon 7 scene. I have been very busy the last couple of weekends preparing my version of the TWRP for the Axon 7, the TWRP 2.3.2-0L Labs Mod. It has been for me the key for fast switching between the testing environment and the daily driver configuration in a matter of minutes and without requiring a computer at all. It can backup/restore internal storage, create and remove the vendor partition and even create firmware zip packages able to be flashed using TWRP or MiFlash. I'll create the guide this afternoon on how to switch back and forth from Nougat or Oreo to Pie.
Cheers!
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Thx. How about adb and encryption for TWRP2. 3.2-0L?
piet8stevens said:
Thx. How about adb and encryption for TWRP2. 3.2-0L?
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Read his OP in the thread he linked.
piet8stevens said:
Thx. How about adb and encryption for TWRP2. 3.2-0L?
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I have not developed new kernels but I have taken care of both situations. Just go to the TWRP Labs Mod thread, the info is in the OP and you can ask there too. This thread is all about the Pie implementations, Let's try to keep on topic as much as possible.
really hope MIUI 10 will be stable enough, miss MIUI
HOW TO...
Round Trip from NOUGAT or OREO to PIE GSI
OK, the full instructions to go from Nougat or Oreo to Pie, and back, would be:
Prerequisite
Bootloader Unlocked Axon 7
Install tools and configuration
1. Install TWRP Labs Mod Custom Recovery. Use the B12 version in case you are currently using Oreo encryption. Reboot to recovery.
2. Open the PARTY tool under Advanced > Oki Labs. If you do not have vendor partition you need to create one. Use the default configuration (System, 512MiB, at the end). Accept to reboot recovery. If the vendor partition is there, then just leave PARTY tool and continue with the next step.
Backup your daily driver config:
3. Go to the EDL Backup tool under Advanced > Oki Labs and create the Backup zip choosing FULL. If something goes wrong you will be able to restore your device using TWRP or MiFlash
4. From the Main Menu, backup your Data partition to the External SD.
5. Backup your Internal Storage using the option under Advanced > Oki Labs (Check the available space, the tool is not yet checking for available space, I will add it this weekend)
Prepare Treble configuration:
6. From TWRP Install the special B12 Bootloader with enabled EDL key combo support (The Universal Bootstack leads to DFU mode) and the modem for your region.
7. From the Main Menu, Wipe Vendor
8. Flash Axon 7 Treble ROM v1.1
Flash GSI package:
9. From the Main Menu, Wipe Dalvik / Cache / System / Data
10. From here you have to follow the installation instruction for the Generic System Image (GSI). Usually it is a single img file. So go to Install, press Install_Image button and navigate to the GSI file to flash it. Then just reboot. Some images would require additional ZIPs such as GApps or recommended patches.
Here you test the Pie ROM. If you want to test another Pie ROM you can try just going back to step 9. However, to ensure everything is clean you should start in step 7.
Return to your Daily Driver Config
11. Boot Recovery and flash the backup EDL ZIP you created in step 4. If you bricked your device just extract the contents of the file in your HD, Boot your phone into EDL mode, and use MiFlash. This step restore your original bootstack, modem and OS.
12. From main menu restore your Data partition
13. Go to Advanced > Oki Labs and restore Storage.
14. If you had to create the vendor partition in step 2, just run the PARTY tool again to remove the vendor partition.
15. From the Main Menu, Wipe Dalvik / Cache and reboot to system.
New Builds :A-only !
Pixel Experience seems default camera is working now
ArrowOS
Misc
Magisk Camera Module (MI A2 stock camera for Pie) - tested and works very good. Even flash is synchronised as well.
@Oki, I'm having an issue flashing your B12 bootloader. When I flash I get an error saying the zip is corrupt. I've tried downloading 3 times, and flashed from both internal and external storage. Any suggestions?
raystef66 said:
New Builds :A-only !
Pixel Experience seems default camera is working now
ArrowOS
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How about hotspot? Is it working now?
privatedoodle said:
@Oki, I'm having an issue flashing your B12 bootloader. When I flash I get an error saying the zip is corrupt. I've tried downloading 3 times, and flashed from both internal and external storage. Any suggestions?
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I have experienced some problems with AFH server. I have deleted the other version and uploaded it again here.
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I have experienced some problems with AFH server. I have deleted the other version and uploaded it again here.
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This new version works. Thanks!
Hi Guys. I recently unlocked my Chinese Mi8 with Chinese MIUI 10.0.9.0 (or a similar number) and immediately installed TWRP and flashed the MIUI 8.10.25 but it kept fc'ing at the setup window where in region it only showed China and on clicking on that it kept saying something like Find Location has unexpectedly stopped.
So then I tried flashing the Xiaomi EU rom 8.10.12 and it went like a breeze and after setup I tested the cameras and rebooted back to recovery and wiped cache>dalvic>system>data and installed Havoc OS rom zip and gapps etc. Everything went fine and the rom performed well
Then I booted into TWRP and wiped cache>dalvic>system>data and flashed the Pixel Experience GSI image and Magisk and wow no problems. I then flashed a lot of the GSI roms in the XDA treble thread and all booted and worked flawlessly. Great stuff.
I thought I'd let you guys know that GSI roms are working well with our Mi8.
The GSI's that I tried were Benzo, Phhuson's Android 9, Pixel Experience and Pixie Dust
Hope this helps someone
Hi @arifqur,
Which one do you recommend?
Pixel P experience or Pixie Dust
Very interesting... Do you notice better performance with gsi roms than Xiaomi.EU's one?
Are generic gsis stable and does everything work?
I tried two GSI roms (Pixel P experience and Pixie Dust.
I was not able to install some apps (error 109) when some can be installed.
Error with vendor version on Pixie Dust.
Go back to AOSiP for now
How about the notch? The sensors works fine? I installed the havoc is but the nfc didn't work and the gcam had errors
I stayed not long on GSI.
I can tell that wifi, data connection works.
I didn't tried NFC (I never used it) camera was working fine too.
Regarding the notch, I think it was not recognized but customization was really extended on pixel dust, you could adjust the dpi on status bar so I didn't have issue on this area.
For me just having the option of flashing a lot more roms than the 4 we have in our forums is great.
Benzo is a good one with a lot of features. Pixel Dust is another which has some basic options over the PE gsi rom.
Almost all the sensors work. NFC I don't use so I don't remember checking it. Gcam works fine. AOD doesn't work.
Other then that everything works.
@arifqur you're right, it is great to test other roms.
Did you manage to install any apps on play store?
I keep having error 109
Yeah. No problems. Everything installs as well as updates of old google apps like in Pixel experience roms that have tons of apps that need to be updated.
One thing though, check in your Play Store app in settings and scroll to the bottom, it will probably say that the device is not certified.
Install Magisk_Hide_props module and reboot. Install a terminal app(maybe have it downloaded) and open it.
1. Type su , press enter
2. Type props, press enter
3. Press 1, hit enter, next press f and hit enter
4. Select Google from the menu(I think it is number 3 on the device list)
5. Select any Pixel device(I usually go for XL). Press like for instance 9 and press enter
6. Type y and then again y and the phone would reboot
Let it settle for a while and then check your Play Store settings. The first time it will show the Play store version, check it again after a few minutes and it would say that the device is certified.
Done
Maybe this will solve your app installation problems.
Good luck
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Yeah. No problems. Everything installs as well as updates of old google apps like in Pixel experience roms that have tons of apps that need to be updated.
One thing though, check in your Play Store app in settings and scroll to the bottom, it will probably say that the device is not certified.
Install Magisk_Hide_props module and reboot. Install a terminal app(maybe have it downloaded) and open it.
1. Type su , press enter
2. Type props, press enter
3. Press 1, hit enter, next press f and hit enter
4. Select Google from the menu(I think it is number 3 on the device list)
5. Select any Pixel device(I usually go for XL). Press like for instance 9 and press enter
6. Type y and then again y and the phone would reboot
Let it settle for a while and then check your Play Store settings. The first time it will show the Play store version, check it again after a few minutes and it would say that the device is certified.
Done
Maybe this will solve your app installation problems.
Good luck
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Many thanks for your guide!
I will try it soon
You are welcome. Let me know if it works or if you run into any problems
arifqur said:
For me just having the option of flashing a lot more roms than the 4 we have in our forums is great.
Benzo is a good one with a lot of features. Pixel Dust is another which has some basic options over the PE gsi rom.
Almost all the sensors work. NFC I don't use so I don't remember checking it. Gcam works fine. AOD doesn't work.
Other then that everything works.
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I see Benzo is quit good for Mi 8?
Can you advise me with variant to use for Mi 8?
Arm64 or A or A/B ?
I can use this info to try other GSI roms.
I am running android 9 now ( miui .eu 11.8.15 ) ARB?
thanks in advance
marcel112 said:
I see Benzo is quit good for Mi 8?
Can you advise me with variant to use for Mi 8?
Arm64 or A or A/B ?
I can use this info to try other GSI roms.
I am running android 9 now ( miui .eu 11.8.15 ) ARB?
thanks in advance
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For Mi8 you need arm64 A only
arifqur said:
For me just having the option of flashing a lot more roms than the 4 we have in our forums is great.
Benzo is a good one with a lot of features. Pixel Dust is another which has some basic options over the PE gsi rom.
Almost all the sensors work. NFC I don't use so I don't remember checking it. Gcam works fine. AOD doesn't work.
Other then that everything works.
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arifqur said:
For Mi8 you need arm64 A only
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Are you still running Benzo or are you back to miui rom?
Did you came from miui rom based android 9 or?
marcel112 said:
Are you still running Benzo or are you back to miui rom?
Did you came from miui rom based android 9 or?
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I flashed the MIUI EU rom 8.10.12 (pie) coming from MIUI Chinese Stable rom before flashing Havoc and then GSI roms.
I flashed the EU 8.11.15 from yesterday to check out the 960 fps slow motion and night sight features and have stuck with it till now.
This rom is really smooth and everything just works.
Being a flash-a-holic I will probably be on another rom by tomorrow
arifqur said:
I flashed the MIUI EU rom 8.10.12 (pie) coming from MIUI Chinese Stable rom before flashing Havoc and then GSI roms.
I flashed the EU 8.11.15 from yesterday to check out the 960 fps slow motion and night sight features and have stuck with it till now.
This rom is really smooth and everything just works.
Being a flash-a-holic I will probably be on another rom by tomorrow
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lol, same here, so now problem with ARB from miui to GSI roms... and back. thats what i was worried about....
easy backup miui, full wipe , system, dalvik, data etc....
then just flash the bezorom 9.img?
marcel112 said:
lol, same here, so now problem with ARB from miui to GSI roms... and back. thats what i was worried about....
easy backup miui, full wipe , system, dalvik, data etc....
then just flash the bezorom 9.img?
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No problems with ARB to date with Mi8. The ARB numbers that I have seen for Mi8 range between nothing to 1. As ARB numbers from 3 onwards are the ones that you can't roll back from.
Yeah full wipe system>data>caches but not internal storage. Then flash the Benzo GSI image as system image in TWRP. Flash Magisk after that as you would need to also flash the Magisk Hide_props module(see above for a guide). As the Benzo rom boots up you will get a lot of playstore errors. Keep swiping them away and without logging into your account , first get the Hide_props going.
Another thing to note is that when you wipe everything and flash a GSI, it will use the Boot or kernel from the last rom that you backed up and wiped from as the boot partition is not wiped.
So I went from EU pie rom to Havoc>illusion then the GSI's. So the GSI roms that I tried were all using the same boot image from last flashed rom , which in my case was illusion rom.
Also all of the three kernels that we have namely Milouk, Mipa, extreme, all work flawlessly with GSI roms
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No problems with ARB to date with Mi8. The ARB numbers that I have seen for Mi8 range between nothing to 1. As ARB numbers from 3 onwards are the ones that you can't roll back from.
Yeah full wipe system>data>caches but not internal storage. Then flash the Benzo GSI image as system image in TWRP. Flash Magisk after that as you would need to also flash the Magisk Hide_props module(see above for a guide). As the Benzo rom boots up you will get a lot of playstore errors. Keep swiping them away and without logging into your account , first get the Hide_props going.
Another thing to note is that when you wipe everything and flash a GSI, it will use the Boot or kernel from the last rom that you backed up and wiped from as the boot partition is not wiped.
So I went from EU pie rom to Havoc>illusion then the GSI's. So the GSI roms that I tried were all using the same boot image from last flashed rom , which in my case was illusion rom.
Also all of the three kernels that we have namely Milouk, Mipa, extreme, all work flawlessly with GSI roms
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i get this:
PS C:\adb> fastboot getvar anti
getvar:anti FAILED (remote: GetVar Variable Not found)
finished. total time: 0.004s
what does that mean?
marcel112 said:
i get this:
PS C:\adb> fastboot getvar anti
getvar:anti FAILED (remote: GetVar Variable Not found)
finished. total time: 0.004s
what does that mean?
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Means there is no ARB present. So no worries
arifqur said:
No problems with ARB to date with Mi8. The ARB numbers that I have seen for Mi8 range between nothing to 1. As ARB numbers from 3 onwards are the ones that you can't roll back from.
Yeah full wipe system>data>caches but not internal storage. Then flash the Benzo GSI image as system image in TWRP. Flash Magisk after that as you would need to also flash the Magisk Hide_props module(see above for a guide). As the Benzo rom boots up you will get a lot of playstore errors. Keep swiping them away and without logging into your account , first get the Hide_props going.
Another thing to note is that when you wipe everything and flash a GSI, it will use the Boot or kernel from the last rom that you backed up and wiped from as the boot partition is not wiped.
So I went from EU pie rom to Havoc>illusion then the GSI's. So the GSI roms that I tried were all using the same boot image from last flashed rom , which in my case was illusion rom.
Also all of the three kernels that we have namely Milouk, Mipa, extreme, all work flawlessly with GSI roms
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i full wiped.
flashed benzorom.... as system image
flashed magisk 17.2
flashed magiskhide prop comfig v2.6.5
google play keeps popping up... endless
now i muted them and they stopped..
now after opening i get:
Device is not play protefted certified, so i cant continue
where to get this: Magisk Hide_props module
i cant install device id, i need play store
i cant try to download it from internet because browser also fc... so i am stuck out off options
Edit: i installed Piexel dust rom, all working now. I will try this one out, see what i think off treble on my mi 8 first. Thanks for your tip though
I'm not responsible for any damage to your device of any sort.
By flashing this you take responsibility of anything that happens.
Process at your own risk!
If you want to check firmware - please make backup.
Notes
The idea of this project treble is to separate the device-dependent part and the system.
The project treble requires a separate /vendor partition for device-dependent part. But unfortunately we do not have it. But we have a /cache partition, which takes about 200mb and there is a /hidden partition, which takes 50-60mb. 200mb is not enough for us, our vendor is about 450mb.
In the first edition I maded for the 825 tablet, I implement an original solution using separate files for the system and the vendor. But this solution was very difficult to understand. Now my good friend @bonuzzz suggested an idea to me using a compressed partition (squashfs with lz4 compression). With this method, our vendor takes 190-195mb and it is possible to write it to the /cache partition. And use the /hidden partition as a /cache.
Now the installation has become much easier, almost like installing the usual lineage.
Installation
1. install twrp version with treble support (this is my special twrp, based on 9.0 with my latest caf kernel with squashfs support)
2. download treble zip and flash it as usual zip. It will flash boot.img and /vendor partition (in /cache)
3. download any treble system (64bit System A-only) image from: https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble
extract, you should get .img file, then copy to sdcard/extsd card and then flash image as system_image in twrp (Install - switch to Install Image and flash as System Image)
4. if you wanna back to stock firmware or lineage - you need flash normal twrp version and make full wipe or just flash stock firmware via odin
Links
Firmware
[SM-T820]
1. 20190404: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hOPdO9UajY7AlJ5lE859Tr6Y7sEpwhTf/view?usp=sharing
[SM-T825]
1. 20190408: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DokV37D8f2s9OtoAJTCURfdx88tNW788/view?usp=sharing
TWRP
[SM-T820]
1. 20190404: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gJ50Sg75Vh7PKyiWfejiCPSD0SYCL5p2/view?usp=sharing
[SM-T825]
1. 20190408: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x_MKQ1PDM6eEbSPsDyFk0DABjXnZfyB4/view?usp=sharing
System images
You can use almost any system image from https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble
Our version is: arm64 and a-only image
Magisk
You should use only latest 19.0 beta version from: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Do not use 18.1 or early version - it's dnw, it will corrupt firmware or may be even corrupt recovery (need flash recovery again via odin)
Almost all firmware say about wrong vendor version. This is normal, just press OK.
let's experiment together!
Version for SM-T825 hope will come soon too. I have some ril issues.
Update boot.img
Wow! Thank you for the amazing work. I seriously can't believe no one hasn't gone crazy over this already.
How would I go about adding some libraries to my /vendor partiton now? I want to try a Samsung OneUI GSI image on my tablet but it requires additional libraries.
The files I want to add are in here: https://mega.nz/#!oi52TSTY!2Qy3WU7DjVmafs4zENPF6dlOsbY06JG5NuvsNeDTRn4
How did you build this file in the first place?
EDIT: I noticed that video playback does not work. I see the video starts to buffer, then some ghosting appears, and finally the app crashes (both YouTube and Vimeo). Also, camera apps seem to crash.
cephasara said:
EDIT: I noticed that video playback does not work. I see the video starts to buffer, then some ghosting appears, and finally the app crashes (both YouTube and Vimeo). Also, camera apps seem to crash.
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With me, YouTube and YouTube Vanced I run without problems and also the camera app works (only the switching times to the front cam take some time).
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rainman74 said:
With me, YouTube and YouTube Vanced I run without problems and also the camera app works (only the switching times to the front cam take some time).
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Maybe my /hidden & /cache partitions got corrupt somehow. I tried several GSIs and had the same issue. Thanks for confirming though.
Have you tried an GSIs from non AOSP-based images? Like OneUI or Xperia? I had trouble with those.
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With me, YouTube and YouTube Vanced I run without problems and also the camera app works (only the switching times to the front cam take some time).
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Could you let us know which treble rom you used, as I have the same issues with video playback on youtube.
I also want to throw out there I was on the Nougat bootloader when I tried this and had video playback issues. I have not tried it out on Oreo. I would imagine that could make a big difference.
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just installed RR but i think gps not working
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...0-resurrection-remix-v7-0-arm64-32-b-t3891636
This is great!
Hey everyone, this project is big news! I am so happy that we can use Treble GSI, using the cache partition via squashfs is a really elegant way for this.
Almost everything works on my T820! I am using Phh-Treble AOSP 9.0 v112, MindTheGapps and Magisk. Even adoptable storage works, I have 256GB for internal storage now (it displays as 256/512 used when empty, but whatever).
The device is certified with magisk and custom prop value.
Contrary to the old Lineage OS from last year, there is no crazy wifi jitter, so Steam Link just works fine. I did not try out the recent Lineage 20190331, so I don't know if it was due to Lineage.
The rotation sensors are not working, for now I am using "Rotation Quick Setting" app from Play Store. Also, the camera app crashes, but I am not using it anyway.
Thank you so much @bonuzzz and @Valera1978 for making this possible! It is stable enough for daily use for me.
BTW, I came from Oreo bootloader, and have no problems regarding video playback (but I use MX Player, not stock)
Mhh.. I get constantly soft reboots if i try to install third party apps or restore my titanium backup on Havoc for treble. Fingerprint is also not working. Seems to be very unstable...
How could I go about adding files to this treblized /vendor partition? Presumably through the zip? If this is the case, how could I do that?
Fair warning to those wanting to try this: treble roms do install and run, but sensor support appears to be lacking. I can't get any input from gps, accelerometer, gyro, or light sensor.
@Valera1978 If anybody has any idea on how to add support for these to the (I'm assuming) vendor partition, I'd love any hint or direction.
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alegru said:
Hey everyone, this project is big news! I am so happy that we can use Treble GSI, using the cache partition via squashfs is a really elegant way for this.
Almost everything works on my T820! I am using Phh-Treble AOSP 9.0 v112, MindTheGapps and Magisk. Even adoptable storage works, I have 256GB for internal storage now (it displays as 256/512 used when empty, but whatever).
The device is certified with magisk and custom prop value.
Contrary to the old Lineage OS from last year, there is no crazy wifi jitter, so Steam Link just works fine. I did not try out the recent Lineage 20190331, so I don't know if it was due to Lineage.
The rotation sensors are not working, for now I am using "Rotation Quick Setting" app from Play Store. Also, the camera app crashes, but I am not using it anyway.
Thank you so much @bonuzzz and @Valera1978 for making this possible! It is stable enough for daily use for me.
BTW, I came from Oreo bootloader, and have no problems regarding video playback (but I use MX Player, not stock)
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Does Netflix work?
I get a bootloop after installing image and reboot to system. I have followed the instructions and got an error "Updater process ended with ERROR:7" installing the treble-16.0.zip. I flashed the custom TWRP using odin and using stock Pie. Did I do something wrong?
Hey all. Flashed all the relevant files in the relevant order and currently have a tablet sitting on the Tab S3 splash screen. How long does this normally take?
I flashed the custom TWRP,
Rebooted into Recovery,
Flashed the Treble .zip file,
Rebooted into Recovery,
Flashed the latest Havoc OS, then Magisk v20.3
then rebooted and it's stuck here.
Strange thing is, Windows has flashed up saying that it is "setting up Samsung_Android" while it's on the splash screen.
I come from the tweaked T825 ROM.
Anyone else had this issue? Should I have flashed stock first?
ianrobbie said:
Hey all. Flashed all the relevant files in the relevant order and currently have a tablet sitting on the Tab S3 splash screen. How long does this normally take?
I flashed the custom TWRP,
Rebooted into Recovery,
Flashed the Treble .zip file,
Rebooted into Recovery,
Flashed the latest Havoc OS, then Magisk v20.3
then rebooted and it's stuck here.
Strange thing is, Windows has flashed up saying that it is "setting up Samsung_Android" while it's on the splash screen.
I come from the tweaked T825 ROM.
Anyone else had this issue? Should I have flashed stock first?
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Well I've hard-bricked my tab by flashing the Treble zip so consider yourself lucky. I think you should flash ODIN stock and start from scratch. Flash ashyx's TWRP, follow the instructions there. DO NOT FLASH MAGISK. Then flash Treble TWRP, flash zip, reboot recovery, DO A WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET, NOT FORMAT, Then flash Havoc OS a only or whatever. After that wipe cache/dalvik and let it boot to ROM, AND THEN flash magisk and stuff.
I hard bricked my tab because Magisk was installed on the device while I flashed Treble. So yeah DON'T DO THAT EITHER
By the way im so sorry for being 2 months late i saw this just now
Looking dangerous. I'd like to try it but uncertain procedures
NullCode said:
Well I've hard-bricked my tab by flashing the Treble zip so consider yourself lucky. I think you should flash ODIN stock and start from scratch. Flash ashyx's TWRP, follow the instructions there. DO NOT FLASH MAGISK. Then flash Treble TWRP, flash zip, reboot recovery, DO A WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET, NOT FORMAT, Then flash Havoc OS a only or whatever. After that wipe cache/dalvik and let it boot to ROM, AND THEN flash magisk and stuff.
I hard bricked my tab because Magisk was installed on the device while I flashed Treble. So yeah DON'T DO THAT EITHER
By the way im so sorry for being 2 months late i saw this just now
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would some of the issues seen by others be fixed if one started with non-rooted stock 9.0 and 9.0 bootloader (if it is different from that for Oreo)? thanks anyone
1. please read this very carefuly.this guide is made from my personal experience.
like some members of this forums told me and i think a little about it,there can be problem about downgrade to oreo with devices who have unlock device from operator.but i believe can be easily unlock with talk with operators,not sure,but be best to check it out by self.
firstly i am not noob,i am developer and compiler for many mtk device. sadly this is my FIRST
samsung device also snapdragon. so for me completely unknown.i want in first root and do custom roms but untill now
i dont find any device tree for this device.kernel source i have but device and vendor tree not.then i found i can
flash gsi on this device. so i do as i will explain in following text.
2. as many other of you i have update device on PIE and next days i install update i found possibility to flash gsi,
so i try. i found patched pie boot.img and try to flash gsi roms but none of them isnt boot.so i stop and again read gsi guide
for flash gsi.i read that devices shipped with some firmwares have chance to flash gsi roms.so i found oreo rom
for our device and flash it with odin.rom is boot without any problems.i set up all things as normall(google account)
and after all setup i go to device info and tap on build numbers 7-10 times and then developer settings is open,then i
checked if is there oem unlocking.(if you dont set up google account this settings will not shown(oem unlocking)).
when i see is ok and there,i power off device,go to download mode and connect with pc,and open odin,
and flash twrp(again thanks to ashyx).dont let odin to boot system(turn off auto rebbot in option),
so i reboot to recovery,go to wipe,choose format data,write yes and swipe.
after that i reboot to recovery you MUST flash oreo enforcing.zip,rmm and oreo patched boot.and go to install choose micro sd card and go to flash img. choose gsi rom you want and
flash it as system(pop up windows will ask wich partition you choose(system),then swipe to flash,after flashing you flash magisk,
and go to mount and mount system and reboot to system. firstly your device can reboot once-twice during,but dont worry
after that will go to boot and in short time,one- two minutes will boot.
3.now i must warning you.many of gsi roms work properly,but have many bugs.mtp dont works with pc in boot up,but in recovery
works without problems.for me is not problem,i can live with it.
3.1.sim card 2 is work but sim card 1 is not see it.also i can live with it.most of time i use 1 sim card,not both.
3.2.fm radio isnt show,and not work.
4.in short i give you again flash guide.
go to recovery (must be in oreo)
go to wipe-format data,write yes and swipe to format (many say to need back to recovery,i didnt do that but is your choice).
go to sd card and install oreo enforcing.zip,RMM bypass.zip and oreo patched boot.img
go to install and choose flash.img and choose gsi you want,and flash as system
go to install zip and flash magisk
then go to mount,mount system and reboot to system
device will reboot twice or more time and then after minute or two will reboot.be calm.
after device is reboot,enjoy.:good:
i will post some screenshots of booted gsi roms.oreo and pie.
list of booted gsi rom so far:
1. aex 5.7 oreo
2. aex 6.5 pie
3. aosdp pie(this rom not show network and sim cards)
4. aosp by phusson pie
5. bootlegger oreo
6. descendant 3.0 pie
7. dot os pie(dont show network and simcards)
8. havoc os pie
9. lineage 16 pie
10. RR oreo
11. RR pie
12. system DU oreo
13. xenon hd oreo
GSI with errors:
AOSDP (not shown sim cards,no network,all other stuff work,off course no fm radio)
Evolution X (dont want to boot.)
Octopus OS (dont boot)
Viper OS Official (not shown sim cards,all other stuff work except fm radio)
Dot OS (dont show sim cards,no network,no fm radio)
Liquid Remix (dont boot)
Omni rom (boot but goes constantly on reboot)
Pixel Expirience (boot but no sim cards and no network and no fm radio)
people one more notice: j4+ is ARM A ONLY device,dont flash any other gsi.
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What version of RR Pie did you test? The May Release?
JDBS30 said:
What version of RR Pie did you test? The May Release?
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all of them.
this link i used and choose one of them from your choice arm a only of course: https://get.resurrectionremix.com/?dir=gsi
I can't install Resurrection Remix
I face so much problems while installing custom roms, I tried Android Pie GSI, Pixel Experience, Resurrection Remix. But All of them crashes at boot animation. What can I do? I can't find any thread about that.
My phone is Samsung Galaxy J4+ (arm aonly).
Please help me?
elfennani said:
I face so much problems while installing custom roms, I tried Android Pie GSI, Pixel Experience, Resurrection Remix. But All of them crashes at boot animation. What can I do? I can't find any thread about that.
My phone is Samsung Galaxy J4+ (arm aonly).
Please help me?
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my dear friend did you read my guide?. i explain wich gsi roms can flash and how.please read from start to end.it is very clear.
rudi021 said:
my dear friend did you read my guide?. i explain wich gsi roms can flash and how.please read from start to end.it is very clear.
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Yes, I read everything, I tried Pixel Experience and Android Pie GSI before seeing this thread. So I decided to try Resurrection Remix, But it crashes while boot animation then after the phone gets restarted (bootloop)
elfennani said:
Yes, I read everything, I tried Pixel Experience and Android Pie GSI before seeing this thread. So I decided to try Resurrection Remix, But it crashes while boot animation then after the phone gets restarted (bootloop)
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like i wrote your device must be on oreo,not on pie.thats my expirience.when i was on pie i cant boot any pie rom.after i flash oreo stock rom and flash twrp i flash and boot almost any gsi wich is aviable.you must be on oreo stock rom and then flash twrp,then flash oreo enforcing,rmm,then format data(write yes and swipe to format),then flash gsi as system,flash magisk,then go to mount and check system then reboot.thats it. maybe is my mistake i didnt write that you must do flash those thing before,but i supose people is knowing what must to do when do flash twrp. sorry.
rudi021 said:
like i wrote you must be on oreo,not on pie.thats my expirience.when i was on pie i cant boot any pie rom.after i flash oreo stock rom and flash twrp i flash and boot almost any gsi wich is aviable.you must be on oreo stock rom and then flash twrp,then flash oreo enforcing,rmm,then format data(write yes and swipe to format),then flash gsi as system,flash magisk,then go to mount and check system then reboot.thats it. maybe is my mistake i didnt write that you must do flash those thing before,but i supose people is knowing what must to do when do flash twrp. sorry.
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How did you downgrade your firmware?
elfennani said:
How did you downgrade your firmware?
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i found oreo firmware. if you want you can download from my google drive. here is link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KnqHZ8_EVTstJP5AMsMy_8Uc1QV-vMHe/view?usp=sharing
Please help
rudi021 said:
1. please read this very carefuly.this guide is made from my personal experience.
like some members of this forums told me and i think a little about it,there can be problem about downgrade to oreo with devices who have unlock device from operator.but i believe can be easily unlock with talk with operators,not sure,but be best to check it out by self.
firstly i am not noob,i am developer and compiler for many mtk device. sadly this is my FIRST
samsung device also snapdragon. so for me completely unknown.i want in first root and do custom roms but untill now
i dont find any device tree for this device.kernel source i have but device and vendor tree not.then i found i can
flash gsi on this device. so i do as i will explain in following text.
2. as many other of you i have update device on PIE and next days i install update i found possibility to flash gsi,
so i try. i found patched pie boot.img and try to flash gsi roms but none of them isnt boot.so i stop and again read gsi guide
for flash gsi.i read that devices shipped with some firmwares have chance to flash gsi roms.so i found oreo rom
for our device and flash it with odin.rom is boot without any problems.i set up all things as normall(google account)
and after all setup i go to device info and tap on build numbers 7-10 times and then developer settings is open,then i
checked if is there oem unlocking.(if you dont set up google account this settings will not shown(oem unlocking)).
when i see is ok and there,i power off device,go to download mode and connect with pc,and open odin,
and flash twrp(again thanks to ashyx).dont let odin to boot system(turn off auto rebbot in option),
so i reboot to recovery,go to wipe,choose format data,write yes and swipe.
after that i reboot to recovery you MUST flash oreo enforcing.zip,rmm and oreo patched boot.and go to install choose micro sd card and go to flash img. choose gsi rom you want and
flash it as system(pop up windows will ask wich partition you choose(system),then swipe to flash,after flashing you flash magisk,
and go to mount and mount system and reboot to system. firstly your device can reboot once-twice during,but dont worry
after that will go to boot and in short time,one- two minutes will boot.
3.now i must warning you.many of gsi roms work properly,but have many bugs.mtp dont works with pc in boot up,but in recovery
works without problems.for me is not problem,i can live with it.
3.1.sim card 2 is work but sim card 1 is not see it.also i can live with it.most of time i use 1 sim card,not both.
3.2.fm radio isnt show,and not work.
4.in short i give you again flash guide.
go to recovery (must be in oreo)
go to wipe-format data,write yes and swipe to format (many say to need back to recovery,i didnt do that but is your choice).
go to sd card and install oreo enforcing.zip,RMM bypass.zip and oreo patched boot.img
go to install and choose flash.img and choose gsi you want,and flash as system
go to install zip and flash magisk
then go to mount,mount system and reboot to system
device will reboot twice or more time and then after minute or two will reboot.be calm.
after device is reboot,enjoy.:good:
i will post some screenshots of booted gsi roms.oreo and pie.
list of booted gsi rom so far:
1. aex 5.7 oreo
2. aex 6.5 pie
3. aosdp pie(this rom not show network and sim cards)
4. aosp by phusson pie
5. bootlegger oreo
6. descendant 3.0 pie
7. dot os pie(dont show network and simcards)
8. havoc os pie
9. lineage 16 pie
10. RR oreo
11. RR pie
12. system DU oreo
13. xenon hd oreo
GSI with errors:
AOSDP (not shown sim cards,no network,all other stuff work,off course no fm radio)
Evolution X (dont want to boot.)
Octopus OS (dont boot)
Viper OS Official (not shown sim cards,all other stuff work except fm radio)
Dot OS (dont show sim cards,no network,no fm radio)
Liquid Remix (dont boot)
Omni rom (boot but goes constantly on reboot)
Pixel Expirience (boot but no sim cards and no network and no fm radio)
people one more notice: j4+ is ARM A ONLY device,dont flash any other gsi.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I was planning on trying to flash a GSI, but I have to wait 7 days for the OEM unlock on Stock Oreo. Of these files you listed, I do not have the "oreo patched boot." This is also necessary, and if so, where do I find it?
Thank you in advance and I count on your help.
Maxmiliano Coelho said:
Thank you for sharing your experience. I was planning on trying to flash a GSI, but I have to wait 7 days for the OEM unlock on Stock Oreo. Of these files you listed, I do not have the "oreo patched boot." This is also necessary, and if so, where do I find it?
Thank you in advance and I count on your help.
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my dear friend just ask i will help you. this patched boot.img is made by ashyx. i will be bad member if i share his works without permissions.so i share with you his link. here is link for oreo patched boot.img https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397921797
please follow instructions carefully. read twice and try to understand.enjoy.if you have any doubt please ask. thank you.
Thanks again. I am waiting for the 7 day period to reappear the OEM unlock option which disappeared when I returned to stock oreo. With your help, the procedure to be performed became clearer. When I do the procedure, can I continue to ask questions if any? I thank you once again.
Maxmiliano Coelho said:
Thanks again. I am waiting for the 7 day period to reappear the OEM unlock option which disappeared when I returned to stock oreo. With your help, the procedure to be performed became clearer. When I do the procedure, can I continue to ask questions if any? I thank you once again.
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why not.i am not star just ask and if i can help i will please to do that.you can always send me personal message(PM) on xda
Maxmiliano Coelho said:
Thanks again. I am waiting for the 7 day period to reappear the OEM unlock option which disappeared when I returned to stock oreo. With your help, the procedure to be performed became clearer. When I do the procedure, can I continue to ask questions if any? I thank you once again.
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like https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=9101376 say in reply if you have unlock before then your device is unlocked.so no need to wait another 7 days.you must just do follow tread for flash recovery.can miss first time,two but read guide and no fear.but you cant miss if you try again. once your device is unlock you can flash no metter numbers of flashing roms(stock 8 or 9)once is unlock thats it.so dont be affraid to ask help here or anywhere on our xda group.always some will help you.:good:
rudi021 said:
like https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=9101376 say in reply if you have unlock before then your device is unlocked.so no need to wait another 7 days.you must just do follow tread for flash recovery.can miss first time,two but read guide and no fear.but you cant miss if you try again. once your device is unlock you can flash no metter numbers of flashing roms(stock 8 or 9)once is unlock thats it.so dont be affraid to ask help here or anywhere on our xda group.always some will help you.:good:
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Thank you! I followed in his footsteps and was successful in installing LineageOS 16. Working very well, but I felt a slight problem regarding the audio volume, which is extremely low.
I would like to ask one more question, which is about testing other GSI: Is there a need to install one of those files, or just the image and Magisk?
Thank you very much.
Maxmiliano Coelho said:
Thank you! I followed in his footsteps and was successful in installing LineageOS 16. Working very well, but I felt a slight problem regarding the audio volume, which is extremely low.
I would like to ask one more question, which is about testing other GSI: Is there a need to install one of those files, or just the image and Magisk?
Thank you very much.
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once you perform flashing gsi,no need repeat every time this steps,just (at least i do like that) format data,reboot to recovery,flash gsi(as system.image) and flash magisk then mount system and reboot.about audio volume install viper fx audio apk(Magisk module),and then fix volume as your own.
kapmino269 said:
If anyone faced problems with booting some roms on
ROM LOGO NOT SAMSUNG .
use this :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117925309
Tested on j415f
RR
AOSP
DESCENDANT ZERO .
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sorry but this doesnt work on my side of flashing GSI.OREO base. i try on many gsi who doesnt boot but not help. i boot this PIE gsi (on oreo base): descendant 3.1.1.; Prisma os(still cant find way to get network,no sim detected);Havoc os (works perfectly);Dot os 3.0 (same no sim detect); RR 2019-04-06 very nice rom; AEX by enes sastim 2019-05-09(also very nice rom);Viper os (but is Official and dont let use it)(mean boot but no sim works);Zirconium aosp (work well but seems like android kitkat seems so simple(i dont like it);and many more with same problems,they booted but not have network work, or like omni rom booted but reboot and then all over again.have many roms but have problems with our device(mine is sm-j415fn). anyway i try do same in PIE update but cant boot any rom (gsi). why ? dont know? thats why i downgrade in oreo and can flash and boot almost all gsi on list. did they work or not is other story.thank you.
rudi021 said:
sorry but this doesnt work on my side of flashing GSI.OREO base. i try on many gsi who doesnt boot but not help. i boot this PIE gsi (on oreo base): descendant 3.1.1.; Prisma os(still cant find way to get network,no sim detected);Havoc os (works perfectly);Dot os 3.0 (same no sim detect); RR 2019-04-06 very nice rom; AEX by enes sastim 2019-05-09(also very nice rom);Viper os (but is Official and dont let use it)(mean boot but no sim works);Zirconium aosp (work well but seems like android kitkat seems so simple(i dont like it);and many more with same problems,they booted but not have network work, or like omni rom booted but reboot and then all over again.have many roms but have problems with our device(mine is sm-j415fn). anyway i try do same in PIE update but cant boot any rom (gsi). why ? dont know? thats why i downgrade in oreo and can flash and boot almost all gsi on list. did they work or not is other story.thank you.
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me i have not a network on aex extended but on dot os i have
Envoyé de mon Phh-Treble vanilla en utilisant Tapatalk
kapmino269 said:
Guys , sorry I found error in my script and I fixed it I tested it on AEX official , I will test it in others then post it .
@rudi021
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v2 : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117930007
tested : work with rom logo bootloop 100%
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thank you bro. i definetly try this on pie upgrade and inform you.thank you for your hard work. i am on vacation and when i come home i will try this.thank you and greetings from Croatia.:good:
also i stop build gsi roms for j4+ because my pc is old so i need little upgrade of same( RAM(have only 4 gb,need for pie at least 8 gb ,my motherboard can have 32 gb,), my processor is i3 but i will upgrade on i5 and after that i will continue work on it. but now i am on vacation with my wife and children and when i come hom ei will continue to work it.thank you once more.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global Rom but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx, due to support wifi 2.4 ghz only. (Because bluetooth interfering with wifi 2.4 Ghz and our device doesn't support 5ghz wifi)
Compare to MIUI, Havoc OS has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: no delay with wifi bluetooth interference
+ Doesn't have bloatware, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk and root.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI and extract to get system
From Official Havoc OS here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/havoc-os/files/a64-ab/ (Newer Version)
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature. If it doesn't work, then try an alternative way:
Open /vendor/bin/init.qcom.post_boot.sh and add the string:
Code:
sendevent /dev/input/event2 0 1 5
then reboot
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
How to Update
- Flash system image over, no wipe require. Just reboot.
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from https://vancedapp.com/; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
- To fix Recording, from Misc features -> Force Timestamp Source, choose Clock boottime
And that's all. Now enjoy!
I gifted my sister this phone so i don't have device to test anymore. Still, sometime i'll test if i can. The guide still works so enjoy flashing!!!
Great. I've been using havocOs for almost two months now and it's great. Much quicker and smoother than stock miui. Only problem I've been trying to find a fix for is setting up a lock screen.
Thanks for sharing the dt2w module for magisk. Is there some sort of setting I need to mess with to get it to work? I've installed the module and activated it in magisk but dt2w still won't work. I also activated the dt2w setting that comes with havocOs 3.1 under " xiaomi features " but that never worked from the beginning.
ways2 said:
Great. I've been using havocOs for almost two months now and it's great. Much quicker and smoother than stock miui. Only problem I've been trying to find a fix for is setting up a lock screen.
Thanks for sharing the dt2w module for magisk. Is there some sort of setting I need to mess with to get it to work? I've installed the module and activated it in magisk but dt2w still won't work. I also activated the dt2w setting that comes with havocOs 3.1 under " xiaomi features " but that never worked from the beginning.
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Did you flash no_encrypt zip? It'll make set up screen password impossible because encryption is disable. I have clean flashed Havoc OS and confirm d2tw module working, despite i don't active the xiaomi option in setting.
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Did you flash no_encrypt zip? It'll make set up screen password impossible because encryption is disable. I have clean flashed Havoc OS and confirm d2tw working, despite i don't active the xiaomi option in setting.
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Yes I believe I did flash no_encrypt. Is there any possible way to re-enable Encryption to set up a screen lock at this point?
ways2 said:
Yes I believe I did flash no_encrypt. Is there any possible way to re-enable Encryption to set up a screen lock at this point?
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There is a trick, you can enable encryption through Settings -> security -> Encryption and credentials then encrypt phone. If it doesn't work, then read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
Or you can do the whole process again, clean flash and do as my thread. May be d2tw starts working.
Thank you sir
thanks a lot for this
can you tell me how to upgrade our 32bit os to 64bit
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
There is a trick, you can enable encryption through Settings -> security -> Encryption and credentials then encrypt phone. If it doesn't work, then read this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
Or you can do the whole process again, clean flash and do as my thread. May be d2tw starts working.
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I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
ways2 said:
I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
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Hi bro
i am new to this
i have 2gb indian varient
can you make a full youtube tutorial of twrp installation
or give correct steps how to do twrp
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Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global 10.3 but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx.
Compare to MIUI, Havoc 3.1 has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: almost the same as the speed of my network
+ Doesn't have some bloatwares, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important to me.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI from ExpressLuke and extract to get system imagehttps://sourceforge.net/projects/expressluke-gsis/files/HavocOS/Ten/A64/AB/
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature.
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from vanced.app; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
And that's all. Now enjoy!
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Hi
can you make a youtube video of twrp and gsi installation
please man for redmi 8a
eddy law paul king said:
Hi bro
i am new to this
i have 2gb indian varient
can you make a full youtube tutorial of twrp installation
or give correct steps how to do twrp
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Hi
can you make a youtube video of twrp and gsi installation
please man for redmi 8a
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I've considered making a complete tutorial on installing recovery, root, & rom installation for this phone. Next time I go back to stock I probably will make a video. Until then you can definitely follow the tutorials on this forum to install a custom recovery and rom. Personally I would recommend installing OrangeFox recovery because TWRP has touchscreen issues sometimes.
You will have to unlock the bootloader first which takes 14 days if you have not already.
The tool to unlock the Bootloader is here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Once your bootloader is unlocked you're ready to install OrangeFox custom recovery, the files and instructions can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...t/orangefox-recovery-xiaomi-redmi-8a-t4032583
Once you have OrangeFox recovery installed you can follow this tutorial in this thread to install HavocOS rom or the other thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Try it out and then come back and let us know what problems you run into
ways2 said:
I've considered making a complete tutorial on installing recovery, root, & rom installation for this phone. Next time I go back to stock I probably will make a video. Until then you can definitely follow the tutorials on this forum to install a custom recovery and rom. Personally I would recommend installing OrangeFox recovery because TWRP has touchscreen issues sometimes.
You will have to unlock the bootloader first which takes 14 days if you have not already.
The tool to unlock the Bootloader is here: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
Once your bootloader is unlocked you're ready to install OrangeFox custom recovery, the files and instructions can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...t/orangefox-recovery-xiaomi-redmi-8a-t4032583
Once you have OrangeFox recovery installed you can follow this tutorial in this thread to install HavocOS rom or the other thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Try it out and then come back and let us know what problems you run into
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i am very afraid that i brick my devise
so make a video
it is accurate and much helpful and easy to understand
i am waiting
Can I use the attached files for installing gsi in redmi 9 ?
vinith 32 said:
Can I use the attached files for installing gsi in redmi 9 ?
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no
this is for 8 and 8a only
@Ga_hap_la_chanh
I'm wondering if that d2tw module not working for me has something similar to do with how the touch screen becomes unresponsive in TWRP for some people. What recovery did you use on your redmi?
ways2 said:
@Ga_hap_la_chanh
I'm wondering if that d2tw module not working for me has something similar to do with how the touch screen becomes unresponsive in TWRP for some people. What recovery did you use on your redmi?
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I used TWRP then moved to Orange Fox. Everything working fine, may be your screen is different. In d2tw module, there's a file called readme.md: Manual usage : - enable $ set-dt2w 1 - disable $ set-dt2w 0
Just try it -))))))))
Great GSI. I have this one problem though. I cannot backup anything from TWRP. Is it really normal because it's encrypted?
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
Ga_hap_la_chanh said:
Disclaimer: I'm not a dev, i'm just someone who has a lot of time to do research on Windows, Android... So that i can say i'm quite a talent that stuffs when other don't, may be just know to use Facebook, Youtube or something similar. But when you're here, want to read my topic, i'm happy you're something like me, want your phone yours and yours only, want to do more with your phone. So let's get started.
- My Phone: Redmi 8A -4/64 China Variant, i'm not from China though. Running Xiaomi.eu rom 11.0.4.0 as base to install gsi. I have tried Global 10.3 but it's incompatible with my phone (random reboot, missing imei, no MAC address...) so please flash another market version with caution.
- Why i write this topic? Because firstly i want to demonstrate how to install a GSI rom. Secondly, i feel somehow wifi speed on MIUI is ridiculous, only 500-600kb/s, it takes me 15 minutes to download a 16mb app; random ping in game, that make the game not enjoyable. This wifi symptom is like on a phone from my country, Vsmart joy 2+, run on the same entry variant 4xx.
Compare to MIUI, Havoc 3.1 has somethings i like:
+ Faster download/upload speed: almost the same as the speed of my network
+ Doesn't have some bloatwares, you choose what you want to install
+ All known bugs i mentioned in my previous topic are fixed, except Auto Brightness - i don't use it though
+ D2TW needs to be fixed. But i have a workaround using Magisk.
And a lot that i dont write all here.
Instructions:
Read my previous topic first, all instructions below will focus on Havoc OS only.https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
0) Backup Backup Backup, be sure to have a plan in case anything goes wrong. I use a offline disk drive to backup anything important to me.
1) Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP or Orange Fox. If you come from stock MIUI, use Volume Up + Power to enter recovery directly after flash with Fastboot, ortherwise, stock recovery will be replaced.
Remember to flash vbmeta.img.
2) Download all the files in my post, download Havoc OS GSI from ExpressLuke and extract to get system imagehttps://sourceforge.net/projects/expressluke-gsis/files/HavocOS/Ten/A64/AB/
Download Opengapps (optional) from opengapps (10/arm/nano or pico)
Download boot.img from my previous topic, choose the right version matched your phone version.
3) Copy all the files to the phone. I recommend use a micro sd card because internal storage may be encrypted, or you can format data first, your call.
4) Format the following partitions: Cache, Dalvik, Data and System
5) Install system image to system partition.
6) Install permissiver_v5
7) Resize system partition to install opengapps.
8) Install Opengapps or what gapps you choose
9) Flash Certification + Patch
10) Reboot. If bootloop, format data. Not wipe data. Then setup your phone.
11) Install Magisk Manager. Follow the app instructions.
12) Install d2tw module to have d2tw feature.
13) Enjoy Havoc OS. Install apps, configure settings...
Bugs
I don't use the phone often so i can say it's stable enough to be a daily driver rom. If there's any, just comment below so i can add them.
Additions
- Here are all apps i want to install on my phone: Youtube Vanced from vanced.app; Bromite for browsing; modded messenger from @evilwombatHere, outdated version but still okay.
- If you don't like stock camera, you can use gcam, here is a working version i download from Telegram group: Here
And that's all. Now enjoy!
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Bro having oragane fox recovery installed on my redmi 8a device, can you please tell me at which step of flashing gsi we have to flash vbmeta.img and boot. Img
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ways2 said:
I wasn't able to encrypt my phone it would just reboot and nothing change.
So I ended up re-flashing back to MIUI stock firmware.
Flashing OrangeFox and HavocOS 3.1
Flashed all of the other necessary stuff EXCEPT for Disable_ForceEncrypt.
Now my phone is encrypted and able to set up a Screen Lock .
Now I'm still not able to use dt2w for some odd reason. No worries though I'm able to set up tap status bar to lock so that'll help for Now until I can keep dt2w to work.
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bro can you tell me that have you flashed the boot.img while flashing the gsi and if yes then at which step..
ItsmeTushar said:
Bro having oragane fox recovery installed on my redmi 8a device, can you please tell me at which step of flashing gsi we have to flash vbmeta.img and boot. Img
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bro can you tell me that have you flashed the boot.img while flashing the gsi and if yes then at which step..
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Boot.img and vbmeta are done before flashing the gsi. I'd recommend reading this thread first for better understanding
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...de-how-to-install-magisk-miui-how-to-t4030175
Zzzleepy said:
Great GSI. I have this one problem though. I cannot backup anything from TWRP. Is it really normal because it's encrypted?
createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
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I'm getting the same error with attempting to make a back up in orangefox. After seeing you have the same problem now I'm assuming it is indeed a problem with encryption? I was able to make backups successfully before my phone was encrypted so I still have an old back up on my PC. However it would be nice to be able to make a new fresh back up.
I'm getting the same error with attempting to make a back up in orangefox. After seeing you have the same problem now I'm assuming it is indeed a problem with encryption? I was able to make backups successfully before my phone was encrypted so I still have an old back up on my PC. However it would be nice to be able to make a new fresh back up.
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That was weird. In stock ROM, I can back up the /data/media just fine even when encrypted. But after having Havoc OS, I cannot do that anymore. Tried on both TWRP and OrangeFox. I can, with an unencrypted phone, but I do not feel comfortable without a lockscreen. Tried all things I have researched on that error. Not one worked. Might as well just stick to Titanium Backup for backups.
Overall, great GSI. Loading is faster than on stock (with the internet too)! Though, I have another issue with regards to the locking of apps, so that the app would not be cleared. Speaking of clearing apps, it is tiring to scroll left just to see the "Clear All" option in Recents. Autostart too.
I know you are not the developer, but just letting you know my concerns.
How to resize system partition for install gapps?
Soerex24 said:
How to resize system partition for install gapps?
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Reboot to custom recovery > Menu > Manage Partitions > System > Resize or Repair