Development for Kirin Socs very difficult? - Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am considering the purchase of the Mate 8 which seems to be a great phone.
However, I am slightly worried about the Kirin Soc. I understand that original development for the Mate 7 was very difficult. The same applies to my Elephone P8000 that still lacks important Android features (see my signature). What about the Mate 8? Can it be reasonably expected to get a CM port or the like?
Thanks!

Ask the magic conch shell

Here. This is what worries me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mat...pdate-ascend-mate-7-stock-derivative-t3241661

-Tiz- said:
I am considering the purchase of the Mate 8 which seems to be a great phone.
However, I am slightly worried about the Kirin Soc. I understand that original development for the Mate 7 was very difficult. The same applies to my Elephone P8000 that still lacks important Android features (see my signature). What about the Mate 8? Can it be reasonably expected to get a CM port or the like?
Thanks!
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we will have cm after 10 years dont worry :laugh:

Ok. I am convinced. No Mate 8 for me. Only Qualcomm socs from now on.

No need to use CM because huawei rom is amazing
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Did those devices have kernel and TWRP sources? I know Huawei did release them for the mate 8.

somboons said:
No need to use CM because huawei rom is amazing
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Good joke...

adriangb said:
Did those devices have kernel and TWRP sources? I know Huawei did release them for the mate 8.
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this. in contrast to the mate 7, the mate 8 has both twrp and kernel sources released by huawei. thing is thst we need to get some more devs on board
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m3dd0g said:
Good joke...
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yea that is very weard joke from him :laugh:

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Can I remove EMUI on the Honor 8?

So I am looking to get a honor 8, but there is one thing that I am not so sure about, EMUI. So first of all, what are your thoughts on it, is it just a re skin of stock android or are there limitations/advantages. I am coming from IOS, and like the look of it, which i know emui is somewhat similar looking. Can I remove EMUI and go with a more stock version of android? If not what are some things I should do to get around the limitations of it? Also, can update to Nougat? Thanks!
There are more number of inbuilt features in EMUI than stock ROM. Some of the apps are inbuilt with the it. Stock ROM doesn't have every utility app that needs in day to day life like file manager, call recorder. We can download the app in play store in it. EMUI has these apps built with itself. So no need to download external app.
Limitations for EMUI is the RAM management. Im not sure about Honor 8, but RAM management is major issue in EMUI in all other models. It might be fixed soon with the upcoming updates also.
Regarding the update, you will get update till Android O for sure. But the time taken to get the update will be more than that of stock android devices. So don't worry about updates if you have the patience for it.
As of now you can't remove EMUI , as custom ROM is not available.
As of now you can't remove EMUI from Honor 8.
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No other custom ROM available yet, the answer is NO for now...
But u can change Launcher if u dont like EMUI style.
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Removal of the current EMUI will void the warranty. Please be aware of this and makes changes to your device at your own digression. (NS)
Alright thanks everyone for your reply, ill just probably customize the ui with different launcher and stuff and I should be fine with it.
ethanh100 said:
Alright thanks everyone for your reply, ill just probably customize the ui with different launcher and stuff and I should be fine with it.
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It's really not bad. Add pixel launcher and theme by venom007 and you'll be good to go. I've been happy with it as an Android purist waiting for the pixel phone launch.
No custom ROM yet, so no
nop, not a single custom rom is available at the movement
venom007 said:
nop, not a single custom rom is available at the movement
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Too sad, but maybe in the future
krispy321 said:
Too sad, but maybe in the future
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yeah, hope so
krispy321 said:
Too sad, but maybe in the future
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From what I am reading on this forum, it does not seem so.
There is a thread mentioning that many developers already tried and left their projects because of the difficulties.
One can always hope but am skeptical myself.
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muradulislam said:
From what I am reading on this forum, it does not seem so.
There is a thread mentioning that many developers already tried and left their projects because of the difficulties.
One can always hope but am skeptical myself.
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Thats bad, that means we are limited to using themes to customise our devices
krispy321 said:
Thats bad, that means we are limited to using themes to customise our devices
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i need some urgent fix to poor RAM managemnet and missing notifications:crying:
venom007 said:
i need some urgent fix to poor RAM managemnet and missing notifications:crying:
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Maybe we could see it in the next update
krispy321 said:
Thats bad, that means we are limited to using themes to customise our devices
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We will still get many modded custom Roms but as for custom Roms like CyanogenMod etc, it appears that it's a monumental task because of honor 8 being a Kirin device.
I don't understand the actual nuances, just stating what I usually read.
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muradulislam said:
We will still get many modded custom Roms but as for custom Roms like CyanogenMod etc, it appears that it's a monumental task because of honor 8 being a Kirin device.
I don't understand the actual nuances, just stating what I usually read.
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I forked the P9 lite repo for CM13.
The P9 development is still stuck on the telephony interface, but at least it's a start.
You can jump in: https://github.com/omerazo
BBLN said:
I forked the P9 lite repo for CM13.
The P9 development is still stuck on the telephony interface, but at least it's a start.
You can jump in: https://github.com/omerazo
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Thanks a lot... You should make a new thread in honor 8 Android development stating this so that more people can join in.
As for me, I am just the guy who knows how to troubleshoot installation and soft-brick problems (and even that at a rudimentary level)
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BBLN said:
I forked the P9 lite repo for CM13.
The P9 development is still stuck on the telephony interface, but at least it's a start.
You can jump in: https://github.com/omerazo
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Do this mean the honor 8 can see custom ROMs in the future?!

Will honor v8 have rros or Los?

:crying:
就业绩效 said:
:crying:
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The hardware is almost identical though. It's up to the OpenKirin Team if they'll do it.
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We don't know
I hope open kirin's team take a look to this device
Ger$$on said:
I hope open kirin's team take a look to this device
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Maybe they will. But the source of the device needs to be released first.
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adriansticoid said:
Maybe they will. But the source of the device needs to be released first.
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the chipset is same, i think he can flash by updating some txt in rros..
One guy did it he has honor 8 lite and flashed an honor 6x rom , working amazingly
venugopalu007 said:
the chipset is same, i think he can flash by updating some txt in rros..
One guy did it he has honor 8 lite and flashed an honor 6x rom , working amazingly
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Yes just the chipset but the overall sources won't be the same.
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adriansticoid said:
Yes just the chipset but the overall sources won't be the same.
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just know he said he had a issue with camera and flashlight

New Oneplus One

I'm looking for a new oneplus one that I could purchase. I am on a tight budget and thought this phone would be the best to buy. Is there anyone willing to sell a new one or maybe could provide me a link to buy a new one? I would really appreciate your help.
krishna_g_c said:
I'm looking for a new oneplus one that I could purchase. I am on a tight budget and thought this phone would be the best to buy. Is there anyone willing to sell a new one or maybe could provide me a link to buy a new one? I would really appreciate your help.
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Too late. No more new units
There are brand new ones on eBay. Looks like $225 is the going rate.
krishna_g_c said:
I'm looking for a new oneplus one that I could purchase. I am on a tight budget and thought this phone would be the best to buy. Is there anyone willing to sell a new one or maybe could provide me a link to buy a new one? I would really appreciate your help.
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What's the budget?
Mr.Ak said:
What's the budget?
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My budget is 8000-9000 INR
f231f said:
There are brand new ones on eBay. Looks like $225 is the going rate.
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Do they ship world wide?
krishna_g_c said:
My budget is 8000-9000 INR
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You could find it on OLX or Quikr
krishna_g_c said:
My budget is 8000-9000 INR
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Better to buy redmi 4 or redmi note 4.
krishna_g_c said:
My budget is 8000-9000 INR
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Get a Redmi note 4 / Redmi 4.
sachin n said:
Get a Redmi note 4 / Redmi 4.
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Don't go with redmi 4 if you need development(custom roms and stuff).
Mr.Ak said:
Don't go with redmi 4 if you need development(custom roms and stuff).
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Who don't want development, that too on xda?
Hope Redmi 4 gonna get some love too.
sachin n said:
Who don't want development, that too on xda?
Hope Redmi 4 gonna get some love too.
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Same here,I am gonna go with redmi 4 right now if it gets development.
Mr.Ak said:
Same here,I am gonna go with redmi 4 right now if it gets development.
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Noice.
Currently I'm on mido, it's a great budget device.
Sent from my mido using XDA Labs
Search on AliExpress for "OnePlus One 64GB" and you will find some new ones for around 200€
EDIT: sorry, I just red max 9000 INR so it is a no-go
sachin n said:
Noice.
Currently I'm on mido, it's a great budget device.
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Battery life on mido is Sort of incredible.Currently I own a OPO but since it is dead for a couple of months now,I'll buy mido if redmi 4(santoni) doesn't get development.
Mr.Ak said:
Battery life on mido is Sort of incredible.Currently I own a OPO but since it is dead for a couple of months now,I'll buy mido if redmi 4(santoni) doesn't get development.
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Alright bruh ?
Mr.Ak said:
Better to buy redmi 4 or redmi note 4.
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sachin n said:
Get a Redmi note 4 / Redmi 4.
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Mr.Ak said:
Don't go with redmi 4 if you need development(custom roms and stuff).
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sachin n said:
Who don't want development, that too on xda?
Hope Redmi 4 gonna get some love too.
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I increased my budget a bit and got the redmi note 4 (3gig version). The development isnt that bad. I mean, theres cm13 thats stable which is perfect since theres no Xposed for nougat roms. Thanks for your help though
krishna_g_c said:
I increased my budget a bit and got the redmi note 4 (3gig version). The development isnt that bad. I mean, theres cm13 thats stable which is perfect since theres no Xposed for nougat roms. Thanks for your help though
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Wew lad! Congo. ?
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krishna_g_c said:
I increased my budget a bit and got the redmi note 4 (3gig version). The development isnt that bad. I mean, theres cm13 thats stable which is perfect since theres no Xposed for nougat roms. Thanks for your help though
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Right decision,2gig version has ram management issues.
sachin n said:
Wew lad! Congo.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
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Have you rooted the phone yet? Cause i am having issues unlocking the bootloader. Mind helping?

Tried honor 6x ROM on my device!

Hey guys...i tried the k ROM from honor 6x and it works just fine on my device...
Maybe the devs can work together to get us a working ROM for our device!
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I already tested the p8 lite 2017 ROM on my phone...so devs... please try
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hamzio7 said:
Hey guys...i tried the k ROM from honor 6x and it works just fine on my device...
Maybe the devs can work together to get us a working ROM for our device!
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I already tested the p8 lite 2017 ROM on my phone...so devs... please try
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Everything working?
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adriansticoid said:
Everything working?
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Yeah... everything is working... I'm using it right now... I didn't find any bugs in the ROM and it's working smoothly.
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hamzio7 said:
Yeah... everything is working... I'm using it right now... I didn't find any bugs in the ROM and it's working smoothly.
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Miracle ! :angel: , i thought it was become of same having 655 Kirin chipset
hamzio7 said:
Yeah... everything is working... I'm using it right now... I didn't find any bugs in the ROM and it's working smoothly.
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Glad it worked and enjoy.
hamzio7 said:
Hey guys...i tried the k ROM from honor 6x and it works just fine on my device...
Maybe the devs can work together to get us a working ROM for our device!
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I already tested the p8 lite 2017 ROM on my phone...so devs... please try
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Kindly share us the source of the ROM which you have used ?
And share us the procedure you followed to flash it on Honor 8 lite. Thanks.
99.hemanth said:
Kindly share us the source of the ROM which you have used ?
And share us the procedure you followed to flash it on Honor 8 lite. Thanks.
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You can find the ROM on honor 6x section...all the information about the ROM are there...
I think the dev made another version for Prague (pra-lxx) device so you can try the newest one.
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99.hemanth said:
Kindly share us the source of the ROM which you have used ?
And share us the procedure you followed to flash it on Honor 8 lite. Thanks.
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Right HERE.
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Would it be possible to flash this rom on honor 8 lite pra-al00? Thir rom or any other, pra-al00 is Chinese version but i live in Europe, i need some european or global rom if its available. Thanks
bojandvb said:
Would it be possible to flash this rom on honor 8 lite pra-al00? Thir rom or any other, pra-al00 is Chinese version but i live in Europe, i need some european or global rom if its available. Thanks
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Better to wait for ROM which is compitable with your device .. if you want to dare ask OP
magic of Huawei..
take a previous phone, change bodies, crank up few elements, and boom, a new phone.. lol
wise! actually.. clone devices are good for development..
thilak devraj said:
magic of Huawei..
take a previous phone, change bodies, crank up few elements, and boom, a new phone.. lol
wise! actually.. clone devices are good for development..
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it was simple marketing trick
venugopalu007 said:
it was simple marketing trick
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And a marketing fail.
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adriansticoid said:
And a marketing fail.
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8 lite is a failure??
thilak devraj said:
8 lite is a failure??
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Probably yes , there no devs currently working on it even the sources are out .
Rommco05 said:
I don't think is a fail, is a just another phone from Honor. Just marketing H8, H8 pro and of course must H8 lite because Honor 8 have good selling numbers (similar story is with Huawei P8lite ... best sellers so we must make new remake and hope will be again best seller)
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Yes bro ,we have to wait for a dev to look at this.
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Probably yes , there no devs currently working on it even the sources are out .
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I think , honor 8 lite is just a honor 6x in a different body and a single camera and price hike compared to honor 6x.. lol, who would buy that?
that's why its a failure
thilak devraj said:
I think , honor 8 is just a honor 6x in a different body and a single camera and price hike compared to honor 6x.. lol, who would buy that?
that's why its a failure
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**honor8 lite not honor 8
and BTW people without having knowledge of Hardware will buy
venugopalu007 said:
**honor8 lite not honor 8
and BTW people without having knowledge of Hardware will buy
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yeah.. lol:laugh::laugh::laugh:
are you using the honor 8 lite or the p8 lite 2017 ?

Is anyone notice that honor 6x is not that smooth,fluid like some other phones

redmi,oppo,vivo are very fluid
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arshilhonor6x said:
redmi,oppo,vivo are very fluid
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Then buy it bro
arshilhonor6x said:
redmi,oppo,vivo are very fluid
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My P8 Lite 2017 has the same hardware as the Honor 6X and is very smooth
shashank1320 said:
Then buy it bro
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now I can't
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arshilhonor6x said:
now I can't
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What problem are tou facing on BLN-L22. I dont see any issue even though i debranded it
No, because i didn't compared 6X with other devices. But in my honest experience, the only lag i encounter is on opening EMUI camera app. How do you matched the phones?
RedSkull23 said:
No, because i didn't compared 6X with other devices. But in my honest experience, the only lag i encounter is on opening EMUI camera app. How do you matched the phones?
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Camera lag is since emui 5 and have been reported to R&D team in meet up.
Huawei was not aware of it. It was fine in emui 4
shashank1320 said:
Camera lag is since emui 5 and have been reported to R&D team in meet up.
Huawei was not aware of it. It was fine in emui 4
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Yup i know that bro, i noticed with my own eyes and i was aware that it's already been reported, surely this'll be fixed with the next update.
RedSkull23 said:
Yup i know that bro, i noticed with my own eyes and i was aware that it's already been reported, surely this'll be fixed with the next update.
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Not sure why this went unnoticed for so long by them.
shashank1320 said:
Not sure why this went unnoticed for so long by them.
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They don't shoot many pictures i suppose
RedSkull23 said:
They don't shoot many pictures i suppose
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Even with dual camera phone
I was earlier using mi max which had snapdragon 650 and my mi max 2 had sd 625 and in my experience both sd soch are better than honor 6x kirin in terms of performance however kirin is better in heat management and battery life.
True.... Unusable lags sometimes
I think this is because of emui
Have you ever used flyme os or miui?
If yes then compare emui with those devices having similar specs
They performs better
narshi shukla said:
I think this is because of emui
Have you ever used flyme os or miui?
If yes then compare emui with those devices having similar specs
They performs better
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yes,they run smoother
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So is there any news about portion these skins to honor 6x??
I wish if i can try miui on honor 6x as I believe hardware is capable but not emui
narshi shukla said:
So is there any news about portion these skins to honor 6x??
I wish if i can try miui on honor 6x as I believe hardware is capable but not emui
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Try elite ROM till then

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