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[ROM] Epic ROM MIUI 9 By Epic Team (MrRaines) for Mi 6

IMPORTANT ADVISE! I AM NOT THE MAINTAINEER OF THE EPIC ROM OF MI6 YET, NOW IS JOSEMA93, I AM RETIRED BY NOW (BUT WE'LL SEE YOU AGAIN IN AOSP SOON)​
Jamflux, Pocarropa, and MrRaines (MrTomatico on en.miui), creators of Épic ROM, we are glad to present Épic ROM for Xiaomi Mi MIX, who was born thanks to the hard work of these guys. Epic ROM is a Custom ROM based on MIUI, but with some mods and improvements that you can see below on features chapter.
The focus of this ROM is improve MIUI official stock on many devices making many mods and improve Xiaomi sellers to get a bigger MIUI-ers family!
**IMPORTANT ADVISE : Install at your own risk on your device. We are not responsible of any damage on your device. Read carefully instructions before install.
Requirements:
-Xiaomi Mi 6
-Unlocked Bootloader (official unlock to prevent issues)
-Custom Recovery (Cofface TWRP Recovery is highly recommended)
-Make previously a full Backup by TWRP Recovery (System, Data, Cache, and EFS).
-Read all thread before proceed
-Love for technology and most important: Love for Xiaomi!
Newest Features
Changelog:
* 9.0.5.0 v1.5 base with all changes (visit en.miui.com/forum to check all)
* Assisted GPS in Settings
* New Camera Interface
* Camera2Api and HAL3 Enabled by default
* New Miui Mail enabled
* Face Unlock
* Blur lock screen effect
* New Epic Themes
* New TWRP 3.2.0.0 base with Epic Theme by MrRaines
* All features from Epic ROM 7.11.30
* Improved Themes Manager and Welcome Message
* New PowerMenu Design
* Notification shade improved (not aosp by now but is better than older)
* Soon I'll add smart assistant and more...
The rest of features are in quote below:
HTML:
* Fixed Notifications and FACE UNLOCK
* BugFixes in the system adn gallery
* Fixed widgets issues
* New boot mechanism
* New settings for Smart Assistant (next week I will add many other features like enable and disable it, etc)
* Fixed many bugs with languages from GitHub like Italian or German
* Fixed a little issue when displaying WiFi in some networks
* Fixed notifications mechanism
* Introduced SMART ASSISTANT Global
* Added few new languages
* Many bug fixes in system
* UI Simplified
* New Epic Music Widgets
* DELETED antispam by default by people asking (now you can flash it by addons in OTA)
* New Audio Modes for Mi 6 and MiMIX
* New GRID for Launcher and Folders (Thanks to Tomhenson and MrRaines)
* New GRID selector in Settings/home and recents (Thanks to Tomhenson and MrRaines)
* New Ringtones and Notifications sounds
* New mods for Icons, Grid, Reflected Icons, and more in OTA and ADDONS
* All changelog from official build in en.miui.com
* Safety net and android pay only works without ROOT (Payments will work as HCE protocol)
* New Network manager and bugfixes in system
-SuperSU in ota and mods, if you want it.
-Improved System Speed
-MultiWindow
-Fixed Wifi from 3.0
-Updated all languages from GitHub
-Deleted Adaway (anti spam now is native in MIUI system by MrRaines)
-Deleted root
-DocumentsUI enabled ALWAYS by default
-Fixed SafetyNet and NFC Payments!
Xiaomi.eu base (thanks to this, I don't have to deodex all rom, that takes me about 1 hour in my old computer... Blur-lockscreen effect is added also in epic rom (services.jar) and all languages from eu base; THANKS to Ingbrzy for his amazing work!)
DOZE enabled!!
New apps added to OTA and MODs (in settings)
Improved icons on status bar mods and improved the rest of the mods
LockScreen Icon in Status Bar MOD now is White
Optimizations on TWRP installation and GAPPS
Better Intelligent CPU management and RAM
DPI Changer in Ota and MODs (settings app)
Multilanguage
Zipalign all ROM
New Nice Icons in settings and launcher
New (a lot of) mods in OTA & MODS on settings
Gapps Pico pre-installed (Google Play Store and Google Services... you can choose what Google app's are you going to install later :P)
Épic OTA Service Added on Settings
Epic Mods on OTA app
Music App Improved
Icons on Settings re-orderer (now you'll have Dolby and SuperSU, and dolby icon from launcher has been removed, you can hide supersu icon from supersu app and only have supersu icon in settings)
Init.d support
Busybox pre-installed
Kernel tweaks (very little changes on boot.img)
Build.prop improved (again)
Miui System improved to get better RAM management
Services and frameworks improvements (more battery and system performance)
MIUI Launcher improvements
Camera MODs (better image quality)
Adway integrated on system (you can see also on Settings)
All Chinese app's and Google app's (bloatware) removed
Advanced Reboot Menú (PowerMenu improved)
DolbyAtmos Updated to latest version
Some Nice Wallpapers added
More Languajes and Spanish Updated (thanks to [user=5863451]@JamFlux[/user])
Assistant Touch Updated Like Epic Team Style :P
Animations on SystemUI (lockscreen), thanks to xiaomi.eu but we now add some optimizations to this
Epic Bootanimation improved
Optimized installation time from TWRP.
Fixed issues in NFC pay (you should unroot your device from SuperSU app)
Added XIAOMI installer multilang (with antivirus :P )
Better Battery and Performance/RAM management thanks also to many patches that we built for JBart
Languages Supported:
All European Languages from Xiaomi.eu (Thanks Ingbrzy, for bring to all MIUI users xiaomi eu roms (availables in www.xiaomi.eu) )
How to install first time
* First of all, make a complete backup of all your photos and internal data in the computer, since the first installation requires to eliminate ALL the sdcard content, given the encryption of Android Nougat and later; the one that warns you is not a traitor, you are going to lose all the data (just as it happens if you install other ROMS). This is due to (in turn) that if we have not formatted the sdcard, it will not boot for security protection data of the cited encryption,
* With TWRP Recovery (read tutorials on how to install it) we will make another backup, but this time System, Data, Cache, Boot, and especially the EFS (important).
* Download the ZIP flasheable and pass it to the internal memory of the phone (no matter if we have already formatted it or not).
* Restart on TWRP recovery
* Make Wipes: System, Data, Dalvik, Cache.
* Install from Recovery the EpicROM ZIP flasheable and wait for it to appear okay (If you get error 7 the TWRP in the step of "formating system / extracting system", restart in recovery immediately, and reinstall it, this is due that in Nougat you must re-generate the system partition for encryption topics, so it will install you, it should work like the rest of us )
* We reboot in fastboot mode once the rom has been installed correctly. To do this, we can do it from TWRP in REBOOT / Fastboot or by holding down the power button and the volume down button until FASTBOOT and Mitu appear by soldering an Android robot. In this step, we connect the mobile to the computer, and in the same folder that can be downloaded from en.miui.com/unlock (to unblock the bootloader) click inside that folder in a blank space in the right mouse click while holding the SHIFT key on the keyboard; a window will appear and the "open command window" option should appear. We tapped on that window. When it opens, if you open powershell (blue screen) from windows 10, type cmd and press enter. If you open the classic cmd of all life (BLACK SCREEN) we are already where we want.
* Type in the cmd (be powershell or cmd) fastboot format userdata and press enter. There will be formatted all our mobile, and restarting it will work everything.
* Restart normally and configure. Remember that the first start takes a little longer, from there, it will always light fast. In the following versions, it will NOT BE MISSING to do all this, just install without wipes and to run. I already adapt it so that I clean what I have to clean with each update EXCEPT that I expressly say something else in that UPDATE.
* Enjoy (and re-pass all data previously backed up to the internal memory).
How to install UPDATE from Epic ROM 7.X.XX
Download Epic OTA with OTA app from Settings (No MIUI Updater, use EPIC OTA!)
You can also download update manually from en.miui forum or htcmania spanish forum
Install update from Epic OTA or from TWRP Recovery manually
You don't need to wipe anything if we don't say it on update! If you have to do some special, we will let you know
Reboot
Enjoy
Download Center
9.0.5.0_1.5 for Xiaomi MI 6 (Sagit) Nougat 7.1.1
Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745849072291693954
Note: Please remember: Installation could take about 5 minutes in the TWRP Recovery, BE PATIENT and don't touch anything!
Current Status: Tested 100%; ROM Stable and TWRP by Cofface works in all MIUI roms!!
Note: If you want to use Google Assistant please set as default assistant Google Aplication in settings/installed aplications/default/assistant and enable Google in home button in settings/aditional settings/buttons.
Obviously, you need to install Google App .
If you like my work please consider to make me a little donation in this paypal link
Thanks to:
Xiaomi (and Xiaomi official developers for bring to us this amazing SO)
Google
Xiaomi Eu Team
MultiROM Team
Epic Team founder Members @JamFlux, @pocaropa, @MrRaines (MrTomatico on en.miui))
All MIUI DEVICE TEAM
All Admins/Mods/SMods from En.MIUI for all support
HTCManía (Spanish Forum)
Official Website: www.epicrom.pro
Enjoy and Remember: Keep loving Xiaomi!

Nice work, I'll definitely look into this once my mi 6 arrives

get for natrium, please

Flashed and seems to work very good.
Thank you!

Can you add features like blurred statusbar option? Like the one on miui7. Since last build miuipro 7.5.25 has implemented this. Thanks for the rom anyway

Got error 7 many times. I cant fix It.
Downloaded 3 times and same

Not booting at all. 30 min and still bootanimation. I have followed the instructions to the letter and nothing changes. Tried it thrice.
A video tutorial would be nice, I might be doing something wrong. Also I'm on official TWRP, IDK if that makes a difference.

riirezende said:
Got error 7 many times. I cant fix It.
Downloaded 3 times and same
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When you get error 7 try to restart to recovery and flash again. This worked for me with cofface twrp.
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Asce1062 said:
Not booting at all. 30 min and still bootanimation. I have followed the instructions to the letter and nothing changes. Tried it thrice.
A video tutorial would be nice, I might be doing something wrong. Also I'm on official TWRP, IDK if that makes a difference.
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No problem with cofface twrp

battery is really awful magisk not working always having FC

IronJacob said:
When you get error 7 try to restart to recovery and flash again. This worked for me with cofface twrp.
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No problem with cofface twrp
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Im using cofface also.
Ill try again thx

Someone tried with Official TWRP? I want Install Official TWRP then This

In 2 days I'll release new update by OTA with bug fixes and new amazing features.

Uploading 7.6.10 with many fixes (even battery drain fix).

MrRaines said:
Uploading 7.6.10 with many fixes (even battery drain fix).
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is it still uploading? Didn't see the links for old file and 7.6.10 either :/

IronJacob said:
No problem with cofface twrp
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Actually the recovery does not matter. I used official TWRP recovery and got it to work.
It's juts the flashing guide that misguided (lol) me.
Coming from global/official/beta or any other ROMS you HAVE TO WIPE USER DATA.
Also going back to global/official/beta ROMS you HAVE TO WIPE USER DATA.
Otherwise the guide is okay, if this could be pinned or added together with the other *NOTES it would be superb.

Asce1062 said:
Actually the recovery does not matter. I used official TWRP recovery and got it to work.
It's juts the flashing guide that misguided (lol) me.
Coming from global/official/beta or any other ROMS you HAVE TO WIPE USER DATA.
Also going back to global/official/beta ROMS you HAVE TO WIPE USER DATA.
If otherwise the guide is okay, if this could be pinned or added together with the other *NOTES it would be superb.
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Then everythink is lost from phone ? I need to download with mtp this rom to internal to flash it, or otg works?

fuxmen said:
Then everythink is lost from phone ? I need to download with mtp this rom to internal to flash it, or otg works?
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Yes, everything is lost from phone.
Copy internal storage, or important data (in internal) to computer.
I have not tested otg since I don't have a type-c otg nor do I have a converter to type-c.
Sideloading works. (I use this a lot)
Also you could just enable mtp and copy .zip to storage.

Not booting stays at EpicROM logo :/
Trying With officeial TWRP, With Cofface, formated all partitions :/ No error 7 while falshing all process went well.
Hmmm What am I doing wronge here :/
edit
FORMAT DATA in TWRP helped

Why the landscape lock icon persist?

yoghibawono said:
Why the landscape lock icon persist?
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Because you've installed the full mod of status bar from ota and mods by MrRaines . Install the "come back to normal/stock status bar mod" to revert it hahaha.

Install Android Q in Mi A1 (Android Q A/B GSI Ports)

Code:
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
Requirements:
# treblized vendor (P or O)
How to install:-
1. Enable Developer options in Settings app
2. Check Enable OEM Unlocking
3. Reboot to fastboot mode
4. Unlock your bootloader
5. Install TWRP-fastboot only through fastboot boot command (Extract the .img file from the zip)
6. Flash CosmicDan's TWRP Installer through your current TWRP. Credits to @CosmicDan for his TWRP and @mohancm for official TWRP sources.
7. Reboot to TWRP recovery
8. Go to WIPE then ADVANCED then click FORMAT data. This will remove Encryption on your device and allows you to set new passwords when installing the GSI. Note that this will format your internal storage.
9. Treblelize through TWRP Tissot Manager (Go to advanced, click Tissot Manager and choose the repartition userdata option. Select singleboot option then click repartition)
10. Flash Boot image
11. Flash Pie Vendor ( VENDOR_A1_PIE-NFE_20181011 ) by Adb sideload
12. Install System Image (Q_AB_v0.3.img.7z)
13. Flash permissiver_v2.zip or make your boot partition selinux permissive
14. Flash FixZygote.zip
15. Reboot To system
16. Special thanks to @erfanoabdi for porting the Q A/B GSI.
Bugs:-
1. Volte Fully Broken
2. Camera Not Working
3. Wifi Broken ( Connection seems but not connected)

Duplicate thread closed.
Please use this one instead.
Funk Wizard
Forum Moderator

[ Red Wolf Recovery ] { Redmi 6a } RED WOLF RECOVERY FOR REDMI 6A (Cactus)

Code:
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We're not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*
*/
INTRODUCTION
Red Wolf Recovery is custom recovery based on TWRP source code however some things are working here slightly different then you might expected. The main objective of this project is to provide stable recovery with features which you have never seen before in a recovery and which have not been accepted for adding to the official source code of TWRP. This recovery is also first recovery on the world with password protection.
Based on TWRP version: 3.2.3
For devices: Cactus
Developers: @iamlordutkarsh
Hello Guys I Am Utkarsh @iamlordutkarsh) ! I am Back with anoter custom recovery for redmi 6a cactus !
Features:
Code:
Translated to EN, PL, zh_cn, & CZ
- Password protection
- Flashlight
- MIUI Incremental OTA Support
- Built-in latest Magisk, SuperSU & AromaFM
- Support two screenshot GUI actions - Power+VolDown to save screenshot in to the internal storage &
Power+VolUp to save screenshot in to the external storage (Will be automatically saved in to the internal in case
that external storage doesn't exist).
- Support automatic reboot after the restore process
- Recovery can automatically modify some props in the ROM directly during the installation
- Some built-in scripts from community
- Tap to wake support
- Advanced deactivation of the stock recovery
- Automatic deactivation of the dm-verity & forced encryption directly during the installation of the ROM
- Recovery can notify you about the completed backup/restore/installation using the notification diode & vibration.
- Support "set on boot" settings.
So What Are The Bugs ???
** MTP
** You Need To Format Data Once After Flashing OrangeFox !
How To Install ???
* Flash RedWolf Twrp Via FastBoot ( You will Get Many Guides On YouTube And Google )
** Format Data After Flashing RedWolf !
Dowloads -- https: //drive.google.com/file/d/1ZqXOX2vUhQe8g29zEgM5ZNPfFbaVs_T0/view?usp=sharing
Note - Remove Space from link

Is it official?

Rahatul Islam Prince said:
Is it official?
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No Bro ! Its unofficial

[email protected] said:
No Bro ! Its unofficial
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I formatted data after flashing recovery. But the data partition is encrypted again. What can I do now? Any permanent fix?

Rahatul Islam Prince said:
I formatted data after flashing recovery. But the data partition is encrypted again. What can I do now? Any permanent fix?
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Try Using Omfg Twrp

Installing GSI ROM on realme XT RMX1921

Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*
*/
Hi guys!
I just want to share how to flash GSI on our realme XT RMX1921.
I've testing Phh's Quack (Android 10) and booted.
You maybe can test another GSI and then report it here.
I haven't testing another AOSP GSI or even OEM GSI like OOS / MIUI / H2OS.
I'll update if I was testing it and boot successfully.
If you have simpler way to install GSI then tell me tho.
Here is the steps :
1. Unlock your XT's bootloader and make sure you have installing adb fastboot on your Windows / Linux / Mac
2. Flash TWRP by thesprintster here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ecovery-unofficial-twrp-realme-5-pro-t3985459
3. Download LineageOS by thesprintster here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-xt/development/rom-lineageos-16-0-t3985463
4. Open LOS zip and take the boot.img
5. Download vbmeta by thesprintster here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JwIpix76opSAToa-4X4YdT_SH5JUOxJQ
6. Download Phh's Quack here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...velopment/aosp-10-0-quack-phh-treble-t3992559 (select arm64-ab-gapps or arm64-ab-vanilla)
6a. You can download another GSIs like ExpressLuke GSIs here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-discussion/gsi-expressluke-built-gsis-t4003457 and make sure you download the ARM64 AB variant.
7. Boot to TWRP and backup your vendor image (or maybe all your vendor + system + boot + data if you want to back to ColorOS) incase to avoid any error
8. Wipe all except vendor
9. Back to bootloader / fastboot, put your vbmeta.img to your adb fastboot folder
10. Flash vbmeta.img by typing fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img
11. Boot to TWRP and copy Phh's Quack System image and LOS boot.img to your rXT
12. Flash boot and system image
13. Flash Gapps (if you download the vanilla variant) or if you want Google-less you can skip this
14. Reboot to system
15. Wait for booting aprrox. 4 minutes
Bug list on Phh's Quack GSI (and another Phh's based GSIs) tested on rXT 8/128 :
- Fingerprint not working (realme disable fingerprint since bootloader unlocked)
- VoLTE not working (global GSI bugs)
- Status bar on side (like battery and clock) got cropped and mis-positioned How to fix clock and battery logo : Go to Settings - Phh Treble Settings - Misc features - Set rounded corners diameter : 15 (or above 15, just fill with values you want)
- Bluetooth Media not working
- you tell?
Tested GSIs :
- Quack Phh-Treble arm64-ab-gapps v202 by phhusson
- Evolution-X 3.3 20191111 ARM64-AB by turbolukex5
Enjoy! :fingers-crossed:

You can correct status bar cropping by enabling developer options and selecting cutout.

I'll just add this here in case anyone needs it.
Also , if anyone finds workarounds for VoLTE, please feel free to post it.

Make any GSI work fully on the Xiaomi Redmi 8

Code:
/*
* Your warranty is now void lol.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this tutorial
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
You will need:
1. LineageOS 16 from this link:
[ROM][9.0.0][UNOFFICIAL] [redmi 8/olive LineageOS 16.0
my name is mohamed first of all sry am not good in making threads :D today am going to share my device tree from scratch including The Rom for lineage-16 am doing my best to get this phone stable as i could if you like my work send me thanks...
forum.xda-developers.com
2. LOLZ kernel from this link:
[KERNEL][4.9.229] LOLZ V10 [olive] [01/07/2020]
/* * Your warranty is now void lmao. * * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please * do some research if you have any concerns about features...
forum.xda-developers.com
3. TWRP (Not gonna show you where to get this, if you are on this forum you probably should have it.
4. And any GSI rom that is arm64 and uses the AB partition scheme.
And a basic sense of how rom flashing works
If you flash any GSI normally you will experience bugs such as Bluetooth audio not working and sensors not working.
Thats why I realized i could write the system partition from a GSI onto the lineageOS system partition, which is fully functional.
Result is a working GSI with all features (Not including voLTE, its useless).
I used Havoc OS android 11 GSI for this tutorial:
1. Wipe every partition on your phone, so thats Vendor System Data Cache and Internal storage.
2. Use a SD card or MTP over these files:
LineageOS 16.0 zip
LOLZ kernel zip
Magisk
And the GSI, but I personally MTP this at the last step.
And GAPPS for the GSI, if it doesnt have them built in.
3. Flash the lineageOS zip.
4. After its done flash magisk.
5. And last flash LOLZ kernel.
6. Reboot your device and wait for lineage to boot, once its done set it up until you are in the Pixel Launcher.
7. Reboot back into TWRP or any custom recovery.
8. Now if you haven't already MTP over the GSI and Gapps (if needed).
9. Flash the System partition from the GSI, DO NOT FORMAT ANY PARTITIONS UNTIL YOU DO THIS.
10. Resize the system partition if needed.
11. Install GAPPS.
And last but not least, step 12!
Format data!
Reboot into system and the rom should start booting. After its booted you are gonna set it up normally like you would any other rom. But this time the GSI has features like bluetooth, Gyroscope working and Automatic Brightness (a big issue on any GSI on this phone).
I hope you enjoyed using my tutorial

Forgot to mention that magisk WONT WORK on roms that use android 11!!
Its a limitation of android 11 and i cannot fix this.

Seems promising. Would try on weekend and cast vote.
Thanks for you efforts for community.

Realized once again that you dont even need to boot, just flash the lineageOS rom, then the GSI on top.

thank you very much its working the problem i always encounter is my bluetooth but now its working fine sorry for my bad english BTW i use havoc <3

I was in stock firmware 12.0.1 and I did the following.
1) Formated system, data, vendor and internal storage in twrp.
2) Flashed lineage 16
3) Flashed Magisk 20.4
4) Flashed loz kernel.
5) Reboot
Phone did not boot and was back to twrp. Tried twice and got the same result.
Do I need to flash other files like vbmeta, certification patch or permissive etc to make it work?

thanks, in the evening I will check and tell exactly what works and what does not work, probably all GSIs are giving me some problems (problem with brightness or bluetooth headphones)

Thank you for this guide. I installed havoc os 4.1 using this exact method wiped everything formated data flashed lineage and lolz kernel formated data , I flashed havoc on top without booting into lineage formated data again and voala everything is working smoothly as of now. I am curious tho why do we need to flash lolz is it necessary?

Thank you for this guide. I installed havoc os 4.1 using this exact method wiped every partition (I didn't wiped the USB OTG partition )formated data flashed lineage and lolz kernel formated data , I flashed havoc on top without booting into lineage formated data again and voala everything is working smoothly as of now. I am curious tho why do we need to flash lolz is it necessary?

Dragonnuu said:
Thank you for this guide. I installed havoc os 4.1 using this exact method wiped every partition (I didn't wiped the USB OTG partition )formated data flashed lineage and lolz kernel formated data , I flashed havoc on top without booting into lineage formated data again and voala everything is working smoothly as of now. I am curious tho why do we need to flash lolz is it necessary?
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We need LOLZ because the lineage kernel gets carried over and its broken (Try booting lineage clear, you wont get far)

mwaseem851 said:
I was in stock firmware 12.0.1 and I did the following.
1) Formated system, data, vendor and internal storage in twrp.
2) Flashed lineage 16
3) Flashed Magisk 20.4
4) Flashed loz kernel.
5) Reboot
Phone did not boot and was back to twrp. Tried twice and got the same result.
Do I need to flash other files like vbmeta, certification patch or permissive etc to make it work?
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Sorry for the late response, did you format data after installing?
Or did you even flash the GSI?
If so you might actually need the new vbmeta, if you do respond to this and i'll send it to you.

I have done lots of experimentation since last post and finally settled with Havoc OS 3.12 (all android 11 roms are still buggy).
Thanks.
boofiboi said:
Sorry for the late response, did you format data after installing?
Or did you even flash the GSI?
If so you might actually need the new vbmeta, if you do respond to this and i'll send it to you.
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boofiboi said:
Code:
/*
* Your warranty is now void lol.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this tutorial
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
You will need:
1. LineageOS 16 from this link:
[ROM][9.0.0][UNOFFICIAL] [redmi 8/olive LineageOS 16.0
my name is mohamed first of all sry am not good in making threads :D today am going to share my device tree from scratch including The Rom for lineage-16 am doing my best to get this phone stable as i could if you like my work send me thanks...
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2. LOLZ kernel from this link:
[KERNEL][4.9.229] LOLZ V10 [olive] [01/07/2020]
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3. TWRP (Not gonna show you where to get this, if you are on this forum you probably should have it.
4. And any GSI rom that is arm64 and uses the AB partition scheme.
And a basic sense of how rom flashing works
If you flash any GSI normally you will experience bugs such as Bluetooth audio not working and sensors not working.
Thats why I realized i could write the system partition from a GSI onto the lineageOS system partition, which is fully functional.
Result is a working GSI with all features (Not including voLTE, its useless).
I used Havoc OS android 11 GSI for this tutorial:
1. Wipe every partition on your phone, so thats Vendor System Data Cache and Internal storage.
2. Use a SD card or MTP over these files:
LineageOS 16.0 zip
LOLZ kernel zip
Magisk
And the GSI, but I personally MTP this at the last step.
And GAPPS for the GSI, if it doesnt have them built in.
3. Flash the lineageOS zip.
4. After its done flash magisk.
5. And last flash LOLZ kernel.
6. Reboot your device and wait for lineage to boot, once its done set it up until you are in the Pixel Launcher.
7. Reboot back into TWRP or any custom recovery.
8. Now if you haven't already MTP over the GSI and Gapps (if needed).
9. Flash the System partition from the GSI, DO NOT FORMAT ANY PARTITIONS UNTIL YOU DO THIS.
10. Resize the system partition if needed.
11. Install GAPPS.
And last but not least, step 12!
Format data!
Reboot into system and the rom should start booting. After its booted you are gonna set it up normally like you would any other rom. But this time the GSI has features like bluetooth, Gyroscope working and Automatic Brightness (a big issue on any GSI on this phone).
I hope you enjoyed using my tutorial
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Can you flash the AOSP beta GSIs from released on the Android website? For example the Android 12 Beta GSI?
I tried installing Android 12 on Redmi 8 but it did something perplexing.
TWRP said no OS was installed. Rebooting had the phone boot back into TWRP. I tried installing through both fastboot and TWRP. Installations were successful tho.