It's been a while since I've really done any flashing via fastboot/etc and I was wondering if it was even possible to flash a custom rom GSI (Like the Lineage 19 GSI) on the Pixel 5a.
not worth it
gsi has way to many bugs compared to pixel
GSI's (Generic System Images) are just that: generic. They are unlikely to support all of the phone's hardware features, although the Google phones should be better than most. It is better to stick to builds that target the specific device, such as Lineage 19 for Barbet (when available). I would wait a bit until that is available. And once Lineage 19 for the 5a is out there will likely be some other custom ROMs based on it coming out. Personally I am planning on sticking with the stock build until security updates are no longer available, then switch.
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I've seen lately that there is many new roms and kernels that are treble enabled
I want to know what are the advantages on treble roms and what makes them better tan normal ones
Treble technology means separating system into two partitions. One for oems, one for Google. This enables Google to push updates to every phone. Without treble, Android phones only get updates when manufacturers decide so.
But for custom roms I dont think there are any adventages of treble. Also, to install treble roms, you need a treble supported recovery. And you can't revert back to miui with treble enabled recoveries AFAIK.
Performance or battery won't change between treble and non treble roms. Also most up to date roms only have treble version anyway.
What that guy above said except Google hasn't been developing any GSI for us to flash, that I am aware of anyway.
Treble support gives our device pretty much indefinite software support, a guarantee that Santoni will always recieve updates via the community-made GSI
hello, i have seen that our MIX2 is listed under supported phones
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki
more infos here:
https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-generic-system-image-project-treble-device/
anyone have tried those Pie gsi's? are they working with no bugs? what's the pros and cons?
And by using those GSI do it mean that you can use newer firmwares and hardware drivers then the ones shipped in our custom roms?
thanks !
In theory will the Mix 2 be able to tun GSIs. All it needs is at least a Oreo Vendor Partition and a Recovery who supports Treble (A/AB). I will test it this Week but i would wait for official Pie from Xiaomi to have a updated Pie Vendor Part which should solve many Problems (Like possible non working Hardware (NFC, Camera, Baseband etc.))
I've been using the unofficial Pixel Experience GSI for months. It's been way less buggy than any device-specific ROM - would definitely recommend.
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I've been using the unofficial Pixel Experience GSI for months. It's been way less buggy than any device-specific ROM - would definitely recommend.
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Have you or anyone else booted a Android 10 GSI on Chiron? I've had no luck and tried 58 different things. Guessing we need a different boot and vendor than we used on Pie maybe..? Idk I see mix 2 isn't oem supported. I'm dying to boot DerpFest. Found a Aonly 64bit GSI over on telegram about a week ago. I sure hope we will be able to use 10 GSIs. Would be great!
Now that we can unlock the bootloader and root the galaxy tab a T510 It would be cool to see custom roms developed for it
I would love to see AOSP android running on the T510
Is there anyone in the custom rom development able to do
Does nobody want to see a custom rom on this device
I'm Interested too !! A debloated Rom please !!!!!
I posted my TWRP build here, so I'm hoping that enables more custom ROM development for the SM-T510. Unfortunately, my initial attempts with GSIs were unsuccessful, even with NoKnox to disable most of the Samsung security features. Seems I'm still missing something, but Galaxy S10 owners have had some success after making minor changes to the generic image.
Has anyone tried this GSI guide for the Galaxy A8, which shares the same Exynos 7885? It's got the rw-system.sh fix noted above.
I may purchase.this very soon. I have high hopes for this device getting lineage
Would love to see a custom firmware release as there's only a 32 bit version of android and I'd like to get 64 bit support. Great little tablet aside from that downside
Interesting note here in the @phhusson's Treble Wiki:
Why should I use GSI for A/B devices to some A-only devices? : On Android 9, Google changed the requirements and all devices shipped with Android 9 must use "system-as-root". Before this change, only A/B devices were system-as-root and GSI name was separated by A-only and A/B. For this historical reasons, you have to use GSI for A/B on the devices shipped with Android 9+.
So, I'm thinking that we should be using ARM for A/B...and not many custom GSI ROMs are built for that target.
Okay, I had some limited success with the latest AOSP 9.0 GSI build from @phhusson. The note above from his Wiki was spot on: We need an ARM A/B configuration for the SM-T510/T515...which is unfortunately a rare combination. You must also this updated /system/bin/rw-system.sh script. I used the build with GApps (system-arm32_binder64-ab-gapps-su.img.xz), but this generates a ton of error notifications because the device is not Play Protect certified.
We're getting much closer, though.
Okay, here's a quick-n-dirty custom ROM build based on the AOSP 9.0 GSI mentioned above: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...om-nexus-stock-2019-galaxy-tab-10-1-t3944222/
As the title, after twrp is adapted, will there be official pixel experience rom?
there is already the possibility of installing a custom rom on the phone, you must use a GSI (generic system image)
but it is still very buggy for the moment the phone is not usable for daily use
Better start the Bounty for aosp based rom and twrp.
Welcome to MARS SOM
The first so called SOM
Systemless-On-Memory
SOM - The right naming for a new age of Android ROMs
(Only tested on Xperia 5 yet)
Years of porting, Stock ROMs and My Patches came to an end...
Since Magisk has grown to a full root and modding Solution for Android have i switched with My Development to creating Magisk Module Patches. Or in other Words, Systemless ROMs.
Mainly focusing on extending the Android Build Props are there also pure Parts of the latest Pixel Device Firmwares. Get the full Pixel UI Expierence, get extra Pixel Functions and Apps together with a better overall Experience. Better Audio In- and Output, better Display Calibrations, better Performance, more Functions.
Features:
(Not everything is listed or included yet)
Full Camera API2 Support
Full Pixel User Interface
Full Darkmode Support
Ported Pixel Apps
Ported Pixel Features
Enabled various Android Features
Enhanced Security Support
Enhanced Display 4K HDR Support
Enhanced Audio Output
Enhanced Audio Input
Enhanced Display Output
Enhanced Camera Functionalities
Enhanced Graphical Handling & Rendering
Enhanced Network Functionalities
Faster booting and Reboots
Requirements:
Magisk Beta Channel
Android 11 Pixel Expierence
Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC
A way to extract and create Zip Files
Downloads:
Miustone - Overview
Founder of Dev Ice Software Technologies. Miustone has 10 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
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Note: Zips from GitHub can't be flashed ootb.
How?!:
Extract the Downloaded Zips and repack everything inside of the second "MARS_SOM_XXX" Folders to Zips
Flash these Zips with Magisk and enjoy <3
Donations:
paypal.me/miustone
MARS_SOM_SYSTEM?
MARS_SOM_BASE?
What does it mean?
Well, the MARS_SOM_SYSTEM contains all the ROM Files, while the Base only contains Build Properties and Configs. They work together and are splitted to make everything safe to use and easy to debug...
You can use both, or just one of them. But they play better together <3
I did this personally awhile back for lg v20 7.0. Is a great idea, but can be a pain. Took forever to flash via magisk. I just never made a post. I dont have github either.
Yours may be way faster and better. My version was whole roms. But this was back on nougat 7.0.
You are still first post so don't worry .
The next coolest thing would be a systemless kernel, if even possible?
please explain a little bit more.. for people that haven't the same technical background..
should I download base, system or both to unzip and zip?
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I did this personally awhile back for lg v20 7.0. Is a great idea, but can be a pain. Took forever to flash via magisk. I just never made a post. I dont have github either.
Yours may be way faster and better. My version was whole roms. But this was back on nougat 7.0.
You are still first post so don't worry .
The next coolest thing would be a systemless kernel, if even possible?
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The Idea is still solid. I started that with the Nexus 6, 6 or 7 Years ago or so. But since many Androids are lacking TWRP is Magisk the only way to play. Many ROM makers adapted that Idea for their ROMs but looks like most of the ROM makers are gone, except some few ones. Yeha, it's pain in the Ass to create and handle but it's nice for the Users since it's Systemless.
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please explain a little bit more.. for people that haven't the same technical background..
should I download base, system or both to unzip and zip?
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More Infos are coming along with Release Zips, but for now:
- BASE are System Props only which may be the biggest part to handle for Qualcomm Devices since they are a lot and very Device specific sometimes.
- SYSTEM is pure porting of Android Files. XMLs, Props, Apps, Frameworks, Libs, Overlays (Including an own MARS Overlay which adds Device Features like AoD, Nightlight and more), Permissions, Firmware Parts and so on. This Part is most importantly and makes the GSI nearly Pixel like. I hope People will contribute and work with Me on that
You can handle them as Seperate Modules to say it in short. Seperated Zips for better debugging, testing and rescue. Enjoy <3
Quick Heads-up. I am waiting for PHH to release Android 12 GSIs with Magisk support. I can do much more with AOSP compared to the actual Android 12 BETA 5 and Google GSIs overall. Looking forward to the next Level
Update pushing to GitHub. Please use Pixel Expierence from here for now:
[GSI][UNOFFICIAL][11] Pixel Experience & Pixel Experience Plus
Pixel Experience for GSI & Pixel Experience Plus for GSI What is this? Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation) Their mission is to offer the...
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