Converting a gsi and vendor into a flashable zip file. - Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers

Hello Devs!
I had a question which I was wondering if possible or not.
Suppose I have a GSI and a corresponding vendor and the use the recovery to use the gsi and vendor.
Is there anyway to convert the gsi and vendor combined into a flashable zip file?
Any help would be appreciated ?

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[Project Treble][v1.1][Android PIE + OREO][GSI][A-only]

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What is Project Treble:
Project Treble basically partitions your device into two separate partitions, a system and a vendor: system contains your generic system image, while vendor partition has your device specific files required for booting and running your phone. This way we can easily change the system image and be able to run our device on different system images with the same kernel and vendor partition
Read more about Project Treble
What's a GSI?:
A GSI literally means Generic System Image. It is a general system image meant for no specific device. Treble enabled devices have the capability to run a GSI. You can find a GSI here: Phh-Treble
ZTE Axon 7 hardware vs Treble implementation:
Our Axon 7 is an A-only device. This means that regarding the GSI images (GSI = Generic System Image) to be used, you need to get ARM64 and A-Only system images
What's Packaged in the zip:
A boot image (kernel)
A compressed vendor image (vendor)
Requirements:
- Unlock bootloader
- Installed patch EDL to add /vendor part. 800Mb
- Installed TWRP 3.2.1-8 - TREBLE
How to install:
- Format /system, /data and /cache, wipe /vendor
- Install Treble flashable zip package Project_Treble_v1.0-by-NFound
- Install GSI .img in /system part. How to flash a Generic System Image (GSI) on Project Treble supported devices
- Reboot
Alternative Instruction
Working:
Camera (and flashlight)
WiFi
Bluetooth
Telephony (Calls and Data)
Audio (Record and Playback)
Video Playback
Sensors
Broken:
Encryption (format data or remove encryption when coming from a non-treble rom)
Sepolicy is still permissive
Nothing else? Otherwise please report it!
Download:
- TWRP 3.2.1-8 TREBLE
- AXON7_GPT_ADD_VENDOR_800MB
- Project_Treble_v1.1-Axon7-by-NFound
Available GSI images is here
Android Pie Release 1 and other (video proof on Axon 7)
Fixes:
- More fixes for Treble ROM by @Kranoner
Credits:
@djkuz for add part. /vendor
@NFound for the fact that this dude did this for us real
Contributors:
@NFound
OS Version based: 8.X Oreo
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.18.71
ROM Firmware Required: Official BETA B12 Oreo
Version Information
Status: Testing
Source-Code Vendor
Created 2018-08-08
Last Updated 2018-08-12
Reserved
Thank you very much @NFound, i will test this asap. Does the gapps need to be flashed after install?
Waancho said:
Thank you very much @NFound, i will test this asap. Does the gapps need to be flashed after install?
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Any ARM64 with opengapps.org for 8.x, in GSI 9.x Gapps included
Dear friends! Do not forget to backup before installation, this is a test version. It's time for me to sleep, write. As time will be, I will read your comments. If you find bugs - be sure to specify the version of GSI Android 8.x or 9.x
Thank you!
Hey need fast answer! In this guide is talking about a Vendor 8.1 and 8.0 and 8.0 does not work with this rom, so my question is does this rom support your treble? https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...development/aosp-9-0-android-9-0-gsi-t3826357
Source code vendor blobs in OP
NFound said:
Source code vendor blobs in OP
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I am a bit confused: how would non-standard hardware like our famous DAC be used in a treble ROM? Would the vendor partition make specific APIs available for such non-standard hardware?
Thank you for this. Maybe its a stupid question, but does the DAC properly function even when we install a GSI?
I have a feeling that a proper fully functional treble will make the other custom ROM thread for Axon 7 obsolete.
so no EDL needed? I'm so happy because i dont have a windowscomputer.
*edit: i think i did not read good and windows is still needed
Zobat said:
so no EDL needed? I'm so happy because i dont have a windowscomputer.
*edit: i think i did not read good and windows is still needed
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You dont need a windows-pc. Only twrp
Do we need to install the project treble zip in the OP if we already enabled treble by EDL?
Let me see if I got this whole treble situation straight :cyclops:
I'm running the latest AEX but I assume this guide contains a more updated "treble" so to speak, is that correct? In order to try the GSI's do I need to follow this guide and wipe everything or will the next AEX release update treble and contain the new fixes?
https://sourceforge.net/projects/resurrectionremix-oreo/files/arm64aonly/
Arm64 and A only. Should be working right?
BaamAlex said:
You dont need a windows-pc. Only twrp
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He DOES need a windows pc since in order to enable treble he needs to flash a file via EDL
troy5890 said:
Do we need to install the project treble zip in the OP if we already enabled treble by EDL?
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You will need to install this again Project_Treble_v1.0-by-NFound
it contains bug fixes
bornlivedie said:
He DOES need a windows pc since in order to enable treble he needs to flash a file via EDL
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For this zip here he dont need a PC. For the EDL package yes.
Just wanted to thank you and talk about my experience.
Converting the device to Treble was a breeze. Can be done in under 5 minutes with no issues at all. I'm currently running Android P PR1 with no major problems.
However, when trying to install the GSI (totally not related to your work, but wanted to comment on this so everyone can enjoy treble) I ran into a small problem (error 7) when flashing the POST sGSI zip files. I resolved this by doing the following:
Install the treble zip
Install the GSI
Install the treble zip again
Install the 3 zip files in order
This worked out fine for me.
Again, thanks a million times on your epic feat. This is no small task, and is very welcome. It marks a before and an after.
You, sir, are heaven-sent. Thank you for your good work.
bornlivedie said:
Install the treble zip
Install the GSI
Install the treble zip again
Install the 3 zip files in order
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Why a second time?
Dear friends!
In the video I am used Release 1.
1. Flash Project Treble
2. Flash GSI
3. !!! In Mounting - UNMOUNT and MOUNT system and vendor!
4. Install patches 1,2,3
5. Reboot
Android Pie Release 1 (Download A-only and patches): https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=280192
Work GCam: https://github.com/AospExtended/platform_vendor_aosp/blob/8.1.x/prebuilt/common/apk/Gcam.apk
NOTICE: If during a call on Android 9 you do not hear the subscriber. (thx @atakan33 )
PS Here is another list of available GSI ROMs, use the translator!
9.x https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=findpost&pid=75394613&anchor=Spoil-75394613-2
8.x https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=findpost&pid=75394613&anchor=Spoil-75394613-3
Thank you!

[HOW-TO] Use Generic System Images (GSI A-Only) on Your Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Devices

Welcome​First of all make sure You know the Basics which are:
-You need to have a unlocked Bootloader
-You need to have the Orange Fox Recovery installed
-You need to have a Kernel and a Vendor Image
-You need to have a Treble A-Only Generic System Image (GSI)
-(Optional) A actual Magisk Installer zip File
-(Optional) A actual Open GApps Installer zip File
(Just use Google and You will find everything)
Alright. Now to the flashing!
-Make sure You have the needed Basics on Your Device including the Files You want to flash
-Wipe everything including data, caches, system, vendor
-Now flash a Vendor and Kernel Image to Your Device
-(You can download My "Vendor Installer" or)
-Flash a Treble AOSP ROM for Your Device and wipe System again
-Flash the Generic System Image using the Image Install from TWRP
DONE!
If You want to install Root and GApps on Your Device:
-Reboot to the Recovery and wipe Data/Caches again
-Install Magisk and GApps (Nothing else yet)
-Reboot to the System
DONE!
This Thread will be updated from Time to Time with new Vendor Installers and better Instructions. Feel free to talk about GSI ROMs in this Thread. I will keep it moderated as good as i can!
Download Links:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/orangefox/files
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
Vendor Installer from Me: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1onzbCmoy18WlNDNFpq67z0Bv7QHB1d-b?usp=sharing
Actual Vendor: OMNI with EAS Kernel
Hello, I can not flash this vendor file. The orange fox returns ERROR7
q13017 said:
Hello, I can not flash this vendor file. The orange fox returns ERROR7
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There is a more actual thread around the Mix 2 Forum. Try to search for it over Google, it provides more actual Vendors if i'm not wrong
Hi all! has someone managed to install and use the Pixel experience GSI image? It's stuck on the google logo loading screen for me, maybe i need another vendor?
Atcastells said:
Hi all! has someone managed to install and use the Pixel experience GSI image? It's stuck on the google logo loading screen for me, maybe i need another vendor?
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Same issue here - the last working version is from March 2019.
If I put a gsi with a vendor from custom firmware, will my phone die?

Treble/GSI Megathread

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I've found information about flashing GSI's on this phone to be fragmented so here's a collection of resources that have worked for me.
If you have any suggestions or issues with popular GSI ROMs, drop them here and I'll do my best to update the thread.
Note: This guide is for users who have already flashed custom ROMs (not necessarily GSI) to their phone. If you're new to this or are coming from any MIUI ROM, please see other tutorials.
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GSI Installation
1. Flash TWRP
The current latest version (as of the time of writing v3.3.0) supports for flashing GSIs.
2. Update firmware (optional)
I'm currently using the latest global firmware (as of time of writing v10.2.2.0) which seems to work fine. Download the zip from xiaomifirmwareupdater and flash in TWRP.
3. Flash treble BOOT and VENDOR partitions
Download the below image files (source).
boot.img
vendor.img
Install the images by using the following command or optionally using TWRP.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
4. Flash your GSI ROM
Pick a GSI from the Treble forum and be sure to download an ARM64 and A-Only variant. If the downloaded file is an archive (not an *.img file) you will need to extract the contents.
Go into TWRP
Copy the GSI image to your phone
Wipe "Dalvic/ART Cache", "Cache", "System" and "Data" paritions
Install the GSI image to the System Partition (Install -> Install Image -> yourimagefile.img - System Image)
Reboot back into TWRP
Resize the system partition (Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> check System -> partition options -> Resize FS)
Install Magisk & OpenGapps (both optional)
GSI ROMs
Pixel Experience 9 (2019-03-24)
Source: XDA
Status: Working.
Additional info: Everything works as expected.
AospExtended v6.2 (20190313)
Source: aospextended
Status: Working.
Additional info: Everything works as expected.
Ressurection Remix v7 (19/04/16)
Source: XDA
Status: Unusable.
Additional info: Everything works aside from video playback (which creates a loud popping/static sound regardless of audio levels).
Has someone tried oui ??
Great guide! Thanks a lot, your way was the only way I could get a treble rom working on the device! I wasn't able to flash the vendor in fastboot coming from miui 10.2.2.0, but it worked from twrp. Now got Havoc booted successfully
has anyone tried q gsi?
xeodm said:
has anyone tried q gsi?
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If you want to use it, try it out. There's no reason it shouldn't work ?
Anyone successfully flashed Android Q beta 5 GSI?
I tried my best, but it is not booting up!
djmanri3 said:
Has someone tried oui ??
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I'm going to try it later. I will update if it works.
djmanri3 said:
Has someone tried oui ??
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Unfortunately, it doesn't boot. I want to try it too !
salahmed said:
Anyone successfully flashed Android Q beta 5 GSI?
I tried my best, but it is not booting up!
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I remember someone saying u need to use permissiver 3 or 4
gsser said:
I remember someone saying u need to use permissiver 3 or 4
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Do you have a link?
Regards
salahmed said:
Do you have a link?
Regards
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I dont have any unfortunately, it might be in erfano's telegram group or mix 2 aosp group.
I'm Stuck Help!
I'm stuck on AOSP EX Boot Animation, What to do now?
I did all right!!
Why is this happening
Fix for the audio problem
andythedev said:
About
I've found information about flashing GSI's on this phone to be fragmented so here's a collection of resources that have worked for me.
If you have any suggestions or issues with popular GSI ROMs, drop them here and I'll do my best to update the thread.
GSI Installation
1. Flash TWRP
The current latest version (as of the time of writing v3.3.0) supports for flashing GSIs.
2. Update firmware (optional)
I'm currently using the latest global firmware (as of time of writing v10.2.2.0) which seems to work fine. Download the zip from xiaomifirmwareupdater and flash in TWRP.
3. Flash treble BOOT and VENDOR partitions
Download the below image files (source).
boot.img
vendor.img
Install the images by using the following command or optionally using TWRP.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
4. Flash your GSI ROM
Pick a GSI from the Treble forum and be sure to download an ARM64 and A-Only variant. If the downloaded file is an archive (not an *.img file) you will need to extract the contents.
Go into TWRP
Copy the GSI image to your phone
Wipe "Dalvic/ART Cache", "Cache", "System" and "Data" paritions
Install the GSI image to the System Partition (Install -> Install Image -> yourimagefile.img - System Image)
Reboot back into TWRP
Resize the system partition (Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> check System -> partition options -> Resize FS)
Install Magisk & OpenGapps (both optional)
GSI ROMs
Pixel Experience 9 (2019-03-24)
Source: XDA
Status: Working.
Additional info: Everything works as expected.
AospExtended v6.2 (20190313)
Source: aospextended
Status: Working.
Additional info: Everything works as expected.
Ressurection Remix v7 (19/04/16)
Source: XDA
Status: Unusable.
Additional info: Everything works aside from video playback (which creates a loud popping/static sound regardless of audio levels).
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https://github.com/hmuny99/GsiSystemAudioFix
Use this flashable zip to fix the audio stuttering issue.
Someone tried it with the Q GSI's from Erfan? I can't get it to work....
pattagalix said:
Someone tried it with the Q GSI's from Erfan? I can't get it to work....
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Not with Efran's gsi's but I've tried a few times on other 10's and had no luck on my end. I Used the 10 gsi Aonly 64 bit and I've formatted data and decrypted using Zach's force encrypt removal zip and magisk su zip and I've tried without removing encryption and no luck. It hangs on mi boot logo every time. I saw a DerpFest gsi on telegram that's when this whole gsi mission began for me. lol. Maybe we need a different boot.img and vendor.img for 10 idk? ? I tried with and without flashing the boot and vendor, decrypt and not decrypt and no go. ?
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I booted RR v7.03 from Luke's GSI thread using vendor and boot in op but tried a few more 10 GSIs and they either hang on mi screen or bootloop forever. This RR is bad ass!! V7.03 wasn't made for Chiron and blows 7.02 off the map. Although security patch is from November 2019 I'm going to rock it a while. Sure will miss RR now that main dev stopped. Talk about a bad ass ROM!!! If anyone wants to use it its here. Just click the top link and you'll see the A only 64
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...iscussion/gsi-expressluke-built-gsis-t4003457

TWRP-fastboot Precompiled .img files of mine

Hi I Have .img files of precompiled oxygen 10.3.7 OSs that I want to share.
I use a dual boot from Orangefox
The actual firmware came from Oneplus.com
I also used Smurf kernel and xXx NoLimits ☆ for OnePlus
Installation is easy
1. Boot into a twrp
2. Flash Orangefox dual boot (partition I used is a-96gb b-96gb with a C-of 32gb.
3. Flash the .img files to the correct Partitions.
4. Flash orangefox twrp agian updating the filesystem to how you programmed it
5. Enjoy I also recommend updating magisk.
I'll be posting more quick image files of precompiled OSs soon. Mainly off original Oxygen 10.3.7.
Let know if theirs anything to fix or build. This is a quick way to not have to switch slots and get an OS on your phone.
https://mega.nz/folder/qno2HCQa#i9lYlnSOyj7RZe2kNDBCNA
also if you setup Your OS how you want it and make a twrp backup of the data. than you can do the above procedure and also restore your setting and hooks after.
Can You please explain what exactly it is?
spheady said:
Hi I Have .img files of precompiled oxygen 10.3.7 OSs that I want to share.
I use a dual boot from Orangefox
The actual firmware came from Oneplus.com
I also used Smurf kernel and xXx NoLimits ☆ for OnePlus
Installation is easy
1. Boot into a twrp
2. Flash Orangefox dual boot (partition I used is a-96gb b-96gb with a C-of 32gb.
3. Flash the .img files to the correct Partitions.
4. Flash orangefox twrp agian updating the filesystem to how you programmed it
5. Enjoy I also recommend updating magisk.
I'll be posting more quick image files of precompiled OSs soon. Mainly off original Oxygen 10.3.7.
Let know if theirs anything to fix or build. This is a quick way to not have to switch slots and get an OS on your phone.
https://mega.nz/folder/qno2HCQa#i9lYlnSOyj7RZe2kNDBCNA
also if you setup Your OS how you want it and make a twrp backup of the data. than you can do the above procedure and also restore your setting and hooks after.
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Sorry I the project was not what I expected. Mainly going to make a fastboot installer pakackage for 10.3.7 and another flasher package for if I scew up and get stuck on my bootloader, with the files. I am not able to setup a PC for long right now so it would be wise. The smali thing turned out not working. The twrp can install into The New beta 11 that people are trying to root with boot.img's on another post

Question How to extract/get vendor files for LineAge build?

Hello folks,
I am trying to create a lineage build following this guide:
Building LineageOS for your device
How I build a custom ROM for my android device on my own, and how to do that with your own device.
medium.com
but I am struggling to find the device vendor files for the Mi 11. Does anyone know where or how to get them?
Best wishes
hi if that helps. : https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/venus-r-oss
jejemc said:
hi if that helps. : https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/venus-r-oss
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thank you I already found the repo for the Kernel Files and the Device Tree. But I also need the vendor files which are not included in this repo. Maybe they can be extracted from miui rom file but I don't know.
Download the latest MIUI rom and follow these instructions:
Extract Android OTA Payload.bin File using Payload Dumper Tool
Learn how to dump and extract Android OTA Payload.bin file to get the boot.img (for rooting with Magisk), vendor.img, and other other partition images.
www.thecustomdroid.com
Oh and once you have the vendor.img file from above to extract that check here:
Kitchen [Windows][Tool] CRB [V3.2.5]
Welcome to CRB Android Kitchen Screenshot Short description CRB Android Kitchen is a user-friendly software application designed to help users build custom ROMs for Android devices. It supports Android 10, 11, 12, and 13 and the Ext4, F2FS...
forum.xda-developers.com
Sage said:
Download the latest MIUI rom and follow these instructions:
Extract Android OTA Payload.bin File using Payload Dumper Tool
Learn how to dump and extract Android OTA Payload.bin file to get the boot.img (for rooting with Magisk), vendor.img, and other other partition images.
www.thecustomdroid.com
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This tool is easier/better: payload-dumper-go.
Github
psf_burner said:
thank you I already found the repo for the Kernel Files and the Device Tree. But I also need the vendor files which are not included in this repo. Maybe they can be extracted from miui rom file but I don't know.
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Any updates ?
DarckZian said:
Any updates ?
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Currenrly I am struggling to set up the build as it is my first time. I will let you know if I can get something working.
Unfortunately I will not be able to create a working build as I am missing to much know how. If there is enyone I can help creating necessary files let me know.

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