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[Q] Custom ROM for Xiaomi MI3

Hi everyone.
As we all know how popular the Xiaomi MI3 is, I was just wondering if there can be any possible Custom AOSP based rom for this device.
As we all know the Nexus 5 and Xiaomi MI3 have almost similar hardware would it be possible to port any nexus 5 roms to the MI3?
Agreed that Xiaomi doesn't release sources but is it possible to port something from nexus 5 due to similar hardware?

Simple answer is no. Without the kernel source code you can't get anything booting. Because they don't release the source code is the reason they have no forum and never will
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zelendel said:
Simple answer is no. Without the kernel source code you can't get anything booting. Because they don't release the source code is the reason they have no forum and never will
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Ohh I see. No point in having a forum if no source code is available.
By the way MIUI based custom roms can be developed right? Since they can use the stock kernel.

smeet.somaiya said:
Ohh I see. No point in having a forum if no source code is available.
By the way MIUI based custom roms can be developed right? Since they can use the stock kernel.
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But Many ROMs have been ported for Mediatek to medaitek based devices without having kernel sources

thejoker said:
But Many ROMs have been ported for Mediatek to medaitek based devices without having kernel sources
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That they have but without any kernel source that is the best you will get. Is a port that may have bugs that can't be fixed (that the Og ROM doesn't have) due to no source. Also no kernel options like gov or over clocking ect.

zelendel said:
That they have but without any kernel source that is the best you will get. Is a port that may have bugs that can't be fixed (that the Og ROM doesn't have) due to no source. Also no kernel options like gov or over clocking ect.
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thejoker said:
But Many ROMs have been ported for Mediatek to medaitek based devices without having kernel sources
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Varun chitre has already made an alpha build of cm11 for this device without the kernel sources.
And yeah Xiaomi will be releasing kernel sources later this year

smeet.somaiya said:
Varun chitre has already made an alpha build of cm11 for this device without the kernel sources.
And yeah Xiaomi will be releasing kernel sources later this year
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It maybe to late for this forum by then.

zelendel said:
It maybe to late for this forum by then.
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Too late for what? Sorry I didn't get you.

smeet.somaiya said:
Too late for what? Sorry I didn't get you.
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Meaning this forum is just a test. If the company doesn't change its gpl stance then it won't be staying

Source Code for 900H released, FINALLY

Hey
Samsung finally gave in. They released the source code for SM-G900H.
Finally ! So we can now expect a lot of support and development from indie devs I hope
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=g900h
although, its kind of an older version G900HXXU1ANG3 and not ANJ1 or J2. Could that be an issue? Hope not

you just saved my g900h... I was going to sell it and buy HTC ONE or LG G2 just because of no rom and...
thankssssss
And One question... can we get custom lolipop too or it needs another source code...
By The Way custom kitkat is awsome too...

This is great news.
Just recently got an S5, and didnt know there was a Snapdragon and Exynos varient.
Unfortunately i got the Exynos varient so modding is super limited.
Hope this will help developers make some custom ROMS.
Im still waiting for lollipop, or a rom without the ugly Touchwiz would be nice.

Great news?

What are you on? Sources have been available since last April.

AndreiLux said:
What are you on? Sources have been available since last April.
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Really ?

AndreiLux said:
What are you on? Sources have been available since last April.
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What? Uh I dont think so, cos , otherwise we'd have CM11... since April.

josheadj said:
What? Uh I dont think so, cos , otherwise we'd have CM11... since April.
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Kernel sources have been available for an eternity, I had them mirrored on my Github for 9 months... https://github.com/AndreiLux/ref-3.10/commits/universal5422
And Samsung usually puts up updated sources upon an OSS request in a few days.

AndreiLux said:
Kernel sources have been available for an eternity, I had them mirrored on my Github for 9 months... https://github.com/AndreiLux/ref-3.10/commits/universal5422
And Samsung usually puts up updated sources upon an OSS request in a few days.
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I dont understand. This was the exact reason many devs stated for not making many roms for 900H.
Could it be that the kernal code ur talking about was an older one? Ur github says XXU1ANCI, the latest one is ANG3 or sth ? That the reason?

SM-G900H
version: G900HXXU1CPE6SM
Source Code: G900H_EUR_MM_Opensource.zip
is available

yash92duster said:
SM-G900H
version: G900HXXU1CPE6SM
Source Code: G900H_EUR_MM_Opensource.zip
is available
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South West Asia presumably called SWA_MM source code is available too :laugh:

Hydrogen development source!Kernel source updated!

Hi all
as xiaomi released there kernel source i have upload my device tree & vendor to github,kernel source is uploaded
And,have added source to Mokee opensource to keep nightly and stable version from dat 10-05
PS: I have added and enable F2FS support in kernel and device tree,You can download new compiled rom like Mokee official and then convert Data& Cache partiton to f2fs gain better emmc reading & apk install speed
here's my github https://github.com/zhaochengw
Mokee is here http://download.mokeedev.com/
someone who using my source or roms to Publish your own roms,plz give credit to me
I seek around this forum and no one did this to me

ffboy2009 said:
Hi all
as xiaomi released there kernel source i have upload my device tree & vendor to github,kernel source will upload in few days
And,will add source to Mokee opensource to keep nightly and stable version next few days
here's my github https://github.com/zhaochengw
Mokee is here http://download.mokeedev.com/
someone who using my source or roms to Publish your own roms,plz give credit to me
I seek around this forum and no one did this to me
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Thank you for your contribution!

i've built a CM13 using your device tree and vendor repos, and i mentioned you in here,
but i may not make it become a project or keep publishing the rom based on this, so i didnt say anything about credit or contributors, my bad sorry
and hope you will do more awesome work on our device
thanks.

@TheStrix bro i saw you have this device too, maybe you can kindly help us to get more ROM running on our beloved Mi Max,
thanks

ffboy2009 said:
Hi all
as xiaomi released there kernel source i have upload my device tree & vendor to github,kernel source will upload in few days
And,will add source to Mokee opensource to keep nightly and stable version next few days
here's my github https://github.com/zhaochengw
Mokee is here http://download.mokeedev.com/
someone who using my source or roms to Publish your own roms,plz give credit to me
I seek around this forum and no one did this to me
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Great to have you back! :good:
I've been saying many times here you were and now I am happy to say you are the only real developer for Mi Max so far. You deserve all the credit for CM based custom ROMs since day one. Everybody else was just using your work and porting without fixing a single bug. Couple of guys here fixed most of the bugs you didn't have a chance to fix before you left the development.
I am planning to get involved in the development soon as well and I will be using your sources and fixes as we go. So yeah you definitely will deserve and get credit... Let's get Mi Max CM official so more devs get involved...
Please excuse me if I some time missed to give you the credit for your work specifically by name but part of that fault is yours too... You are not much active here and most of the people don't recognize your name so I had to refer you as the "first guy"...
Welcome back and be more active here please... We need more good developers like you... :good:
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tarkzim said:
@TheStrix bro i saw you have this device too, maybe you can kindly help us to get more ROM running on our beloved Mi Max,
thanks
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He has Mi Max? That's encouraging... I hope we'll have him too... He will bring a lot of knowledge and experience...
I was actually thinking of donating dev phone to some of those kenzo guys so we can get Mi Max sources up to date fast...

I had no idea you were the one but it's good to see you here. Like nijel said hopefully we can have some Nougat love soon. Much credit to you for what you've done with the device already and in the future.

Work in helium?

@chaubeyprateek @karthick mostwanted
I need your credits for the opensource codes,am i right?

ffboy2009 said:
@chaubeyprateek @karthick mostwanted
I need your credits for the opensource codes,am i right?
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there are proper authorship in sources
i guess that is enough

karthick mostwanted said:
there are proper authorship in sources
i guess that is enough
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ok:good:

Great job guys!!!:highfive:
Keep it up...:good:

Lineage OS on Mi Mix?

What would it take for a developer to be able to release a Lineage/CM type ROM for this phone? Do you guys think it is a possibility in the near future or will this never happen?

SantinoInc said:
What would it take for a developer to be able to release a Lineage/CM type ROM for this phone? Do you guys think it is a possibility in the near future or will this never happen?
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Source code for starters is probably helpful, and that might take a while with xiaomi....

SantinoInc said:
What would it take for a developer to be able to release a Lineage/CM type ROM for this phone? Do you guys think it is a possibility in the near future or will this never happen?
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I've experienced that with the Mi5, Cyanogenmod builds came very quickly after Xiaomi released the kernel sources. I'm also waiting for them, this device would be so much better with Lineage OS, or anything other than a MIUI rom, although the EPIC rom is getting fairly close
You can follow the official github for xiaomi devices here: https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource
Mi5 owners also did a petition though, asking Xiaomi to release the kernel sources for the mi5, maybe we should do the same for the MIX ?

brambizimski said:
I've experienced that with the Mi5, Cyanogenmod builds came very quickly after Xiaomi released the kernel sources. I'm also waiting for them, this device would be so much better with Lineage OS, or anything other than a MIUI rom, although the EPIC rom is getting fairly close
You can follow the official github for xiaomi devices here: https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource
Mi5 owners also did a petition though, asking Xiaomi to release the kernel sources for the mi5, maybe we should do the same for the MIX ?
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How do we submit a petition? Lets do it!

Constrabus said:
How do we submit a petition? Lets do it!
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:laugh: it's already been done early build up and running been using for a week.

jazz452 said:
:laugh: it's already been done early build up and running been using for a week.
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Right but its not a true build. It's using the sources that were released for the Mi5s.

Signing petition for santoni kernel sources.

Guys sign the below link for petition for santoni kernel sources must be released https://www.change.org/p/xiaomi-dev...m_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition
Plz sign the petition if you guys want that the kernel sources must be released.

If kernel sources aren't released yet, how is it possible that there are some custom ROMs already out there?

BubuXP said:
If kernel sources aren't released yet, how is it possible that there are some custom ROMs already out there?
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Dude without kernel sources the devs cannot build or modify custom kernels. Else it has nothing to do with roms as the rom sources are ported from lineage or aosp sources and modified accordingly. without kernel sources there isn't much room for kernel optimisation and modification for better performance or battery as the devs have to use the stock kernel of the device.

So those custom ROMs are using the stock kernel, copied from the original MIUI ROMs?

BubuXP said:
So those custom ROMs are using the stock kernel, copied from the original MIUI ROMs?
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Yeah with few optimizations and changes.

Xiaomi / every android manufacturer has to release the kernel sources anyway, right? Is there an ETA, or how long does it usually take for a xiaomi device for the sources being released? I am considering buying this phone.
2nd question: rooting or unlocking bootloader goes with the manufacturer's page right? I checked it out and it was in chinese, me as an english user, will i manage to get the phone unlocked?
Petition is signed anyway. I also contacted the global service through mail asking about the REDMI4X32_GLB_BLK kernel source release. Will keep you updated if I get a response
Edit: I just ordered a moto g5 but will keep u updated if I should get any info from xiaomi support.
Edit2: Reply from the Xiaomi team:
Greetings from Xiaomi!
Thank you for writing us. I will be glad to assist you.
I understand that you wish to know regarding the release of Kernel source. I would like to inform you that as of now we do not have any such update and provisions regarding the launch of Kernel source for the Redmi 4X, so we would not be able to guide you regarding the same and the reason behind its non-release. You may refer our Official Website http://www.mi.com/en/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/xiaomiglobal for more information.
Should you have any further queries, feel free to write back to us. We'll be glad to assist you further.
Thank you for being a valued customer. Have a great day ahead!
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SeviStein said:
Xiaomi / every android manufacturer has to release the kernel sources anyway, right? Is there an ETA, or how long does it usually take for a xiaomi device for the sources being released? I am considering buying this phone.
2nd question: rooting or unlocking bootloader goes with the manufacturer's page right? I checked it out and it was in chinese, me as an english user, will i manage to get the phone unlocked?
Petition is signed anyway. I also contacted the global service through mail asking about the REDMI4X32_GLB_BLK kernel source release. Will keep you updated if I get a response
Edit: I just ordered a moto g5 but will keep u updated if I should get any info from xiaomi support.
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Still no response?