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[Q] How to update ROM's

So here's my question: How do you update your ROM?
Yes I am using the same ROM to update to.
Is it the same method as flashing it in the first place?
e.g.: Go into CWM and flash it?
Or is there a different way of doing it.
If you have an answer please explain it thoroughly.

Hi,
i have last week installed cyanogen 9
to update to the last build of yesterday, i have just installed it from CWM.
i didn't lose any data

heniki said:
Hi,
i have last week installed cyanogen 9
to update to the last build of yesterday, i have just installed it from CWM.
i didn't lose any data
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So your saying just flash it again with no additional steps?
Just place the updated ROM file in the root of the sdcard and just flash away?

th3controller said:
So your saying just flash it again with no additional steps?
Just place the updated ROM file in the root of the sdcard and just flash away?
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Yes

I've noticed that flashing ROMs without wiping data causes more problems than it helps you avoid.
Also, see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/AOKP_Frequently_Asked_Questions
It's always better to do a factory reset before a ROM install to avoid these issues, even when doing a direct upgrade from AOKP -> AOKP.
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It wouldn't hurt to fix permissions after you flash if you don't wipe your data.

If FB said yes then cheers to that! Thanks FB!
And thanks for the advice guys, I'll make sure to wipe data before updating.
EDIT: Also what are gremlins? Do I need to remove these gremlins before I update my ROM? Or do I just clean gremlins IF I install a different ROM?
If so how do I remove gremlins? (A link provided is enough )

This thread should explain everything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427
I would recommend it only if you have flasheda bunch of stuff and are starting to see problems like poor performance, or extreme battery drain. It's also helpful if you just need to get back to stock+root quickly. Also, if you're having problems, try the other steps in the thread first. When I was having battery issues, the battery trick in the thread fixed it perfectly.

Wodensman said:
This thread should explain everything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427
I would recommend it only if you have flasheda bunch of stuff and are starting to see problems like poor performance, or extreme battery drain. It's also helpful if you just need to get back to stock+root quickly. Also, if you're having problems, try the other steps in the thread first. When I was having battery issues, the battery trick in the thread fixed it perfectly.
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Thanks for that, I'll surely keep this bookmarked.

FBis251 said:
Yes
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So by flash do you mean just putting the ROM into the phone and selecting it just like you would when you originally installed the ROM? How do you wipe the original ROM before flashing the update?

Certain ROMs now use the Aroma installer (FBis was responsible for much of the work to make that possible for SGS4G ROMs) which provide more options than a CW Recovery or TWRP "install zip" kind of install. The Aroma installer generally lets you save/restore or wipe.
Both CW Recovery and TWRP have options to wipe one or more of your partitions before you install. They are a little different and which one you have will depend on what you are flashing from.

[Q] ViperS 3.1.2 + Sensation XE

Hi.
I want to switch to ViperS 3.1.2 but have few questions before I do so. I've never done it before so I'm new to this.
Does it come rooted (or do all ROMs come rooted)?
Is there any instruction on how to do it or just flash it from .zip via the recovery mode (I have CWM 5.x.x installed already)?
And are there any bugs with it such as Wi-Fi problems/tethering, or calls (speaker)?
Also, what if something goes wrong? I've got a backup of my current ROM (stock), so do I just flash that one back or try ViperS' in case it was a mistake on my side?
Lastly, I've heard some people mentioning OTA updates. I'm assuming it's done in the same way as stock ROMs, so you just need Wi-Fi/working internet and the new update will install on its own, or do I have to download the update from here and then do it myself?
Thanks!

MrCatalyst said:
Hi.
I want to switch to ViperS 3.1.2 but have few questions before I do so. I've never done it before so I'm new to this.
Does it come rooted (or do all ROMs come rooted)?
Is there any instruction on how to do it or just flash it from .zip via the recovery mode (I have CWM 5.x.x installed already)?
And are there any bugs with it such as Wi-Fi problems/tethering, or calls (speaker)?
Also, what if something goes wrong? I've got a backup of my current ROM (stock), so do I just flash that one back or try ViperS' in case it was a mistake on my side?
Lastly, I've heard some people mentioning OTA updates. I'm assuming it's done in the same way as stock ROMs, so you just need Wi-Fi/working internet and the new update will install on its own, or do I have to download the update from here and then do it myself?
Thanks!
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Are you S-Off or S-On? If S-Off then you can flash the zip directly from recovery and if you're S-On then you gotta flash 4EXT recovery first and enable smart flash feature and then flash the zip file.
There are no major bugs in the Rom except the ones listed on the OP of the official thread. Enjoy flashing.
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I'm S-Off. I've had root earlier but I've installed SuperSU and accidentally pressed Clean SU which has pretty much wiped it. :|

Post your bootloader details to make things more clearer. Flashing a custom Rom doesn't need root access. You can flash it as you're s-off.
What Rom you're using currently? What firmware?
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I apologise for not posting, although it may be a bit too late now since I'm already installing the ROM.
So, just wanna know now - do ROMs come rooted, and if I can always go back to stock ROM as long as I have the boot.img/download stock ROM from HTC site?

MrCatalyst said:
I apologise for not posting, although it may be a bit too late now since I'm already installing the ROM.
So, just wanna know now - do ROMs come rooted, and if I can always go back to stock ROM as long as I have the boot.img/download stock ROM from HTC site?
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Yup they come pre-rooted

Thanks for the help, everyone! Managed to install the ROM, despite being stuck in bootloop for 2 hours but it works flawlessly now.

MrCatalyst said:
I apologise for not posting, although it may be a bit too late now since I'm already installing the ROM.
So, just wanna know now - do ROMs come rooted, and if I can always go back to stock ROM as long as I have the boot.img/download stock ROM from HTC site?
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Most roms come rooted, and the rest provide root tools so you have a choice while flashing.
To return to stock look up ruu. An ruu + s on = your device as it came.

If you had flashed Firmware-3.33 before the ROM - you would have had no "bootloops" at all! The most important thing is to have Firmware-3.33

Rom is broken , EMERGENCY , plz help
Hello everybody. I'm in a real trouble with my phone. it's very emergency , so i really need your help please. My ViperS 3.1.2 is broken and doesn't boot. i reinstalled Rom without wiping and again with update only setting but still doesn't boot.I flashed boot.img again but still... i did everything i could such as wiping cache and dalvik cache but again the same problem. the phone stays on "SENSATION" boot screen with beats audio on bottom for 20 seconds and suddenly screen become dark and phone restarts . i wiped dalvik and again "android is upgrading" starts and after it finished the phone restarts again i know if i perform a full wipe during Rom installation it will be fixed but i REALLY,REALLY,REALLY need my contacts and messages.... is there anyway i could fix my phone or make a backup of contacts and messages??? PLEEAAASSSE help me . tnx

VAHIDHAVASBEIGY said:
Hello everybody. I'm in a real trouble with my phone. it's very emergency , so i really need your help please. My ViperS 3.1.2 is broken and doesn't boot. i reinstalled Rom without wiping and again with update only setting but still doesn't boot.I flashed boot.img again but still... i did everything i could such as wiping cache and dalvik cache but again the same problem. the phone stays on "SENSATION" boot screen with beats audio on bottom for 20 seconds and suddenly screen become dark and phone restarts . i wiped dalvik and again "android is upgrading" starts and after it finished the phone restarts again i know if i perform a full wipe during Rom installation it will be fixed but i REALLY,REALLY,REALLY need my contacts and messages.... is there anyway i could fix my phone or make a backup of contacts and messages??? PLEEAAASSSE help me . tnx
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If you made a backup before flashing you should restore it, or else flash the ROM you had before flashing.
Then use "Titanium Backup" and back up your messages (your contacts are automatically synced with your google account, unless you saved them on the phone, but you can change that with the "people" app.
after you backed your phone up, make a full wipe, and flash the new ROM. Install Titanium Backup and restore your messages backup.
Good luck.

astar26 said:
If you made a backup before flashing you should restore it, or else flash the ROM you had before flashing.
Then use "Titanium Backup" and back up your messages (your contacts are automatically synced with your google account, unless you saved them on the phone, but you can change that with the "people" app.
after you backed your phone up, make a full wipe, and flash the new ROM. Install Titanium Backup and restore your messages backup.
Good luck.
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excuse me, you said 2 options . first is to restore backup , unfortunately i don't have backup. second is flashing the rom i had before flashing ! i didn't understand what you said... what do you mean? i don't have any backup, if you can help me to boot up phone just for 2 mins to backup my contacts! they aren't synced to my google account....

pleeeeaaaaaaaaaasssseeeee helppp meee. i am becoming crazyy because of my problem.... HELP PLZZZ :crying:

VAHIDHAVASBEIGY said:
excuse me, you said 2 options . first is to restore backup , unfortunately i don't have backup. second is flashing the rom i had before flashing ! i didn't understand what you said... what do you mean? i don't have any backup, if you can help me to boot up phone just for 2 mins to backup my contacts! they aren't synced to my google account....
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Get a download of the ROM you had before, and you can flash it normally. If you had stock, find a download of stock ROM (although Sense 3.6 custom ROMs might actually work too).

Right
i dont had a Problem :good:

astar26 said:
Get a download of the ROM you had before, and you can flash it normally. If you had stock, find a download of stock ROM (although Sense 3.6 custom ROMs might actually work too).
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excuse me again! you mean install another ROM without Wiping on ViperS? I am using ViperS for about 1 years, Are you sure? now i should download another ROM like Android Revolution HD for sensation and install it on my phone without performing full wipe and it can fix boot problem?

VAHIDHAVASBEIGY said:
excuse me again! you mean install another ROM without Wiping on ViperS? I am using ViperS for about 1 years, Are you sure? now i should download another ROM like Android Revolution HD for sensation and install it on my phone without performing full wipe and it can fix boot problem?
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Oh no, I thought you wanted to flash viperS. Flash the ROM you had before flashing, whichever ROM that was (but flash that specific ROM, not a different one. My advice from the previous comment was if you came from stock ROM). If you flash the same ROM you don't have to wipe, and then you can back up your phone.

astar26 said:
Oh no, I thought you wanted to flash viperS. Flash the ROM you had before flashing, whichever ROM that was (but flash that specific ROM, not a different one. My advice from the previous comment was if you came from stock ROM). If you flash the same ROM you don't have to wipe, and then you can back up your phone.
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ohhh , in my first post i said ( i reinstalled Rom without wiping and again ...) i mean i did your advice , but it doesn't fix my problem... :crying:

VAHIDHAVASBEIGY said:
ohhh , in my first post i said ( i reinstalled Rom without wiping and again ...) i mean i did your advice , but it doesn't fix my problem... :crying:
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I hope you can operate adb, because the solution I found requires it.
Go to recovery, and use adbto pull the contacts database with the following command:
adb pull data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db
It might give an error for a protected directory (but I don't know since it's going to be done in recovery), if that happens, use 'adb shell' and then 'su'. then exit, and you have root access to the device (do it only if required).
Once you obtained the file, it should be on your adb folder. you need to open it with a database app which supports SQLite3 (I won't reccomend anyrhing since I've never used them. but from a quick search I found a few. and searching in the context of reading android databases would give some recommendations.).
Good luck
p.s - It's hard for me to believe this is the simplest solution. It might work, but it's not easy. So others might give better solutions.

astar26 said:
I hope you can operate adb, because the solution I found requires it.
Go to recovery, and use adbto pull the contacts database with the following command:
adb pull data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db
It might give an error for a protected directory (but I don't know since it's going to be done in recovery), if that happens, use 'adb shell' and then 'su'. then exit, and you have root access to the device (do it only if required).
Once you obtained the file, it should be on your adb folder. you need to open it with a database app which supports SQLite3 (I won't reccomend anyrhing since I've never used them. but from a quick search I found a few. and searching in the context of reading android databases would give some recommendations.).
Good luck
p.s - It's hard for me to believe this is the simplest solution. It might work, but it's not easy. So others might give better solutions.
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tnx , if i try i can do it. i can operate adb easily . but a person said me to backup /data partition with recovery and then perform a full wipe and install viperS again then restore /data . do you have any idea abou it? can it help?

LineageOS Reinstall

Hello, having a few issues with my LineageOS install, random reboots and bluetooth not working for calls.
So the plan was to give it a quick reinstall (keeping all data) and if that doesnt resolve the issue revert back to stock, using the Mi A1 Tool.
Could anyone point me in the direction of how to just do the LineageOS bit with keeping data, followed the guides before to get it to install but not sure how to isolate to just Lineage.
I do have the Mi A1 tool working if that can help for this bit?
Edit: And for the Mi A1 tool if I go back to stock, I can just click "Install stock rom" and let it do its thing and im done?

I'm sorry man but if you want to fix some problem on a custom ROM installation, you can't just do a quick flash and keep your data. Everyone on this forum will tell you to do a full clean install.
So you have to Flash the latest Firmware from Xiaomi through Fastboot or EDL anyway... Then do a clean install of LineageOs.
I know sometimes it's a pain to backup every time, but it's a choice you made by playing with custom ROMs.

Unipo said:
I'm sorry man but if you want to fix some problem on a custom ROM installation, you can't just do a quick flash and keep your data. Everyone on this forum will tell you to do a full clean install.
So you have to Flash the latest Firmware from Xiaomi through Fastboot or EDL anyway... Then do a clean install of LineageOs.
I know sometimes it's a pain to backup every time, but it's a choice you made by playing with custom ROMs.
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I am fine with that, as long as I know it will work so I am thinking of just going back to stock.

how to know if it's a bootloop?

hello i was upgrading from stock 9.0.7 to 9.0.9, my bootloader is unlocked and twrp is a permanent one, the phone is also rooted. i wiped system then flashed the 9.0.9 then flashed the 4.0.4 twrp, rebooted into twrp, flashed latest magisk, rebooted into twrp and then pressed reboot into system. the phone is encrypted. the booting animation has been on for 20-30 minutes at this point. is it a bootloop? why what did i do wrong? thanks

@seth wellington
Try formatting data them reboot system. That should get you booted up.
Never wipe system or vendor on these devices and always when flashing a rom flash TWRP installer zip or you won't have twrp because of where recovery is located which is same place as boot.img and it has to be installed when flashing a rom or update to a rom or it won't be present.
How I flash OOS on my once T-Mobile now converted international/global OnePlus 6t.
Boot TWRP
Flash OOS global 10.3.6
Flash TWRP installer
Flash finalize
Format data
Reboot system
How I install a rom on my converted OnePlus 6t. This installation process varies depending on whether or not whatever rom I'm installing comes with gapps and or TWRP and of course you don't want to install global OOS on another model device. Since I converted my T-Mobile OnePlus 6t using guide and msm tool I now use global or international OnePlus 6t roms, firmware... Example Pixel Experience rom installation:
Boot TWRP
Flash OOS 10.3.6 global from repo xda thread
Flash Pixel Experience rom
Flash TWRP installer zip
Flash finalize zip
Format data
Reboot system.
Start to set up device then at some point enable developer options and usb debugging and doable any lock screen and boot twrp and flash magisk for root and reboot system. That is how I install a rom that has gapps but not twrp included in rom zip. Finalize can he found with a quick search on xda. It copies firmware to other slot on your AB partition device so that you don't have to. Saves 5-6 minutes and works great.
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What you could have done is just flash your updated OOS , flash TWRP installer zip, reboot recovery, flash magisk, reboot system. That's what I would have done updating OOS ..
Hope this helps.
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flash713 said:
@seth wellington
Try formatting data them reboot system. That should get you booted up.
Never wipe system or vendor on these devices and always when flashing a rom flash TWRP installer zip or you won't have twrp because of where recovery is located which is same place as boot.img and it has to be installed when flashing a rom or update to a rom or it won't be present.
How I flash OOS on my once T-Mobile now converted international/global OnePlus 6t.
Boot TWRP
Flash OOS global 10.3.6
Flash TWRP installer
Flash finalize
Format data
Reboot system
How I install a rom on my converted OnePlus 6t. This installation process varies depending on whether or not whatever rom I'm installing comes with gapps and or TWRP and of course you don't want to install global OOS on another model device. Since I converted my T-Mobile OnePlus 6t using guide and msm tool I now use global or international OnePlus 6t roms, firmware... Example Pixel Experience rom installation:
Boot TWRP
Flash OOS 10.3.6 global from repo xda thread
Flash Pixel Experience rom
Flash TWRP installer zip
Flash finalize zip
Format data
Reboot system.
Start to set up device then at some point enable developer options and usb debugging and doable any lock screen and boot twrp and flash magisk for root and reboot system. That is how I install a rom that has gapps but not twrp included in rom zip. Finalize can he found with a quick search on xda. It copies firmware to other slot on your AB partition device so that you don't have to. Saves 5-6 minutes and works great.
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What you could have done is just flash your updated OOS , flash TWRP installer zip, reboot recovery, flash magisk, reboot system. That's what I would have done updating OOS ..
Hope this helps.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Unfortunately I couldn't wait for that long and I had to do something right then. After some attempts I also lost my twrp and was left without a functioning recovery, so I had to look for help and some people helped me go through unbricking through the msm tool.
The thing is i just really want to always flash clean so that the phone doesn't lag and works properly, I had no idea you shouldn't wipe system... The guide that I followed said that when updating oxygen manually you have to wipe system so I thought nothing would go wrong. I still don't know what caused a bootloop since that guide was a verified one. Thanks a lot for your help. So if I'm reading it correctly, you have to do the wipes after you've installed the system, not before?

seth wellington said:
Thank you very much for your reply. Unfortunately I couldn't wait for that long and I had to do something right then. After some attempts I also lost my twrp and was left without a functioning recovery, so I had to look for help and some people helped me go through unbricking through the msm tool.
The thing is i just really want to always flash clean so that the phone doesn't lag and works properly, I had no idea you shouldn't wipe system... The guide that I followed said that when updating oxygen manually you have to wipe system so I thought nothing would go wrong. I still don't know what caused a bootloop since that guide was a verified one. Thanks a lot for your help. So if I'm reading it correctly, you have to do the wipes after you've installed the system, not before?
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Quit a few pretty well known developers here on xda (AOSiP op is one and there are more) say not to wipe system or vendor in their first posts of their custom rom threads. The way I describe how I install works 100% always and is the cleanest possible installation. Formatting data when installing a new rom at the end of install process does all the wiping needed to make sure nothing is left from the past and everything is clean. I used to wipe various partitions but on other devices. The install directions I use are originally from the PiXeN rom developers op. I've been flashing roms since the Nexus S days. Not saying that means anything other than I'm kinda old now. ? But that install process has never failed me once and I've flashed I'm sure hundreds of times on this device.. When I update i just flashing the updated rom over current and don't wipe anything then flashing twrp installer zip, reboot recovery flash magisk reboot system or if gapps are needed when I reboot recovery flash gapps..Unless it's a major OS update that's always worked for me.
Possibly not formatting data caused boot loop.. I know when going from OOS to AOSP rom format data is mandatory or it won't boot system.. I never flash magisk during initial flash. I always boot system first then at some point boot twrp and flash magisk. Try that next round and see if it turns out better. The whole AB partition deal made me feel like I was really old and retarded.
If I was updating OOS I would boot recovery, flash OOS, flash twrp installer zip reboot recovery, flash magisk, reboot system. Check out the finalize script xda thread. There are two here. The original person who made finalize has a thread and another user has another finalize thread. I believe in guides section of OnePlus 6t. With Android there are always more than a few ways to achieve something you know ... But what I post here is what I've been doing and I've flashed 400-500 times at least on this device.
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@flash713
I totally trust you and respect anything you say and recommend me to do. Thanks a lot for all the instructions and clarification. I've been into android far less time than you — only since oneplus one. I'm extremely bad with tech but even with that phone j somehow managed to get bootloops or half-bricks ten times less than with the oneplus 6. And back then in 2015 I was way more enthusiastic: flashing twice a month loads and loads of roms. Of course it wasn't my personal achievement, I was still simply following detailed and carefully written instructions on forums on how to flash a particular rom in a particular way, but hey, at least I somehow managed it.
Now in this case I'm assuming it's the a/b partitions they've introduced that have completely changed the process and ways of flashing to the point that I stick to the guides and still get bootloops lol. That unbricking process was a huge stress for me, I don't think I'm going to touch anything in my phone for a while now. And I'm on the latest 10.3.6 oxygen so it's alright. Thank you for your help buddy

seth wellington said:
@flash713
I totally trust you and respect anything you say and recommend me to do. Thanks a lot for all the instructions and clarification. I've been into android far less time than you — only since oneplus one. I'm extremely bad with tech but even with that phone j somehow managed to get bootloops or half-bricks ten times less than with the oneplus 6. And back then in 2015 I was way more enthusiastic: flashing twice a month loads and loads of roms. Of course it wasn't my personal achievement, I was still simply following detailed and carefully written instructions on forums on how to flash a particular rom in a particular way, but hey, at least I somehow managed it.
Now in this case I'm assuming it's the a/b partitions they've introduced that have completely changed the process and ways of flashing to the point that I stick to the guides and still get bootloops lol. That unbricking process was a huge stress for me, I don't think I'm going to touch anything in my phone for a while now. And I'm on the latest 10.3.6 oxygen so it's alright. Thank you for your help buddy
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Np. My real first name is Seth. Haha. Cool name btw. I just installed OOS 10.3.7 on my 6t. I was notified of the update yesterday via oxygen updater app from play store. Good handy app to have. I would have never known 10.3.7 was out or at least not so soon if it wasn't for that app. I believe it auto notified me too. I don't remember setting it up. Android has changed soooo much you know.. I love my OnePlus 6t though. Definitely one of my most favorite devices I've ever used. What's new today is gone at some point and replaced with "better.." lol. Not always better imo anyway. Glad I could help. Feel free to message me any time. Good day to you.

[Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC surya] Wi-Fi stuck with "Turning on..."

I have successfully installed LineageOS what feels like a hundred times now. I followed every single piece of advice and best practice. In total frustration I gave up LineageOS and followed every single step for an OctaviOS installation. I even flashed the newest Global stock firmware successfully, just to follow every recommended step.
I boot into OctaviOS, after successful installation and...
Wi-Fi still won't turn on.
I am completely out of ideas and I have no idea what to do about it. Going back to stock and using this in production is not an option.
I have installed TWRP 3.4.0-0 By mahajant99 and every ROM flash and partition wipe, worked as expected and I never encountered a serious error. All flashes went fine and everything was done exactly step by step, as the guides recommended. Still, no Wi-Fi.
What can I do to fix this?
P.S.: Wi-Fi works through stock ROM. So no hardware issue.

Please, before flashing a custom ROM, make sure you installed the MIUI 12.0.4.0 Firmware Only because it is an essential to make WIFI and Calling Works...
Please be guided here on the tutorial created by @ManoloRey... It works smooth, no problems...
Better use OrangeFox as a recovery image...
How to install Poco x3 ROM
Clean Flash 1. Flash recovery (latest Ofox 11.0 Beta - "Download" ). This is very important. 2. Reboot to recovery. 3. Dont wipe or format anything.. 4. Flash any custom roms you want. e.g. PE+. etc. Wait until complete. 5. Format data -> Yes. 6. Reboot to System. 7. Complete initial setup. 8...
telegra.ph

Please, before flashing a custom ROM, make sure you installed the MIUI 12.0.4.0 Firmware Only because it is an essential to make WIFI and Calling Works...
Please be guided here on the tutorial created by @ManoloRey... It works smooth, no problems...
Better use OrangeFox as a recovery image...
https://telegra.ph/How-to-http://http://
Disregard this...

yan2xme said:
Please, before flashing a custom ROM, make sure you installed the MIUI 12.0.4.0 Firmware Only because it is an essential to make WIFI and Calling Works...
Please be guided here on the tutorial created by @ManoloRey... It works smooth, no problems...
Better use OrangeFox as a recovery image...
How to install Poco x3 ROM
Clean Flash 1. Flash recovery (latest Ofox 11.0 Beta - "Download" ). This is very important. 2. Reboot to recovery. 3. Dont wipe or format anything.. 4. Flash any custom roms you want. e.g. PE+. etc. Wait until complete. 5. Format data -> Yes. 6. Reboot to System. 7. Complete initial setup. 8...
telegra.ph
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To test, I followed the guide and installed this precise FW+Vendor image. Doing this, I cannot boot into a custom ROM (e.g. OctaviOS), at all. I repeated this test several times, to exclude possible installation errors. I did CLEAN flashes and installations. Still, it makes things worse. As already said, I can't even boot into the ROM.

Aki-to said:
To test, I followed the guide and installed this precise FW+Vendor image. Doing this, I cannot boot into a custom ROM (e.g. OctaviOS), at all. I repeated this test several times, to exclude possible installation errors. I did CLEAN flashes and installations. Still, it makes things worse. As already said, I can't even boot into the ROM.
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Better just try another rom... They are all still AOSP and uses same kernel as NitrogenOS does. Better use EvoX or RR or Pixel Experience ROM... They're more polished and expect to also have great updates... Just wait for more stable Android 11 Custom Roms or just contact the OP of the OctaviOS for surya...
@id.agung17

yan2xme said:
Better just try another rom... They are all still AOSP and uses same kernel as NitrogenOS does.
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Even IF another ROM would work -- why doesn't this ROM work on my phone? What's so special about my phone? I have a plain brandnew POCO X3 NFC, like most others here. So why wouldn't it work? Does the firmware version have anything to do with it?
Every guide I read, explicitly recommends version "12.0.3". However, the newest version is already at version "12.0.4". Maybe this is causing the issue?

Aki-to said:
Even IF another ROM would work -- why doesn't this ROM work on my phone? What's so special about my phone? I have a plain brandnew POCO X3 NFC, like most others here. So why wouldn't it work? Does the firmware version have anything to do with it?
Every guide I read, explicitly recommends version "12.0.3". However, the newest version is already at version "12.0.4". Maybe this is causing the issue?
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Maybe, have you also even tried installing fw 12.0.3? Because at the meantime, no developer has compiled the public kernel of poco x3 to their respective roms... They still use the kernel from the first miui rom... Idk whats really the difference on stock kernel vs the released kernel for surya because in my situation, everything works fine on installing roms. My device is surya, 6/64gb... Plain just like you... Idk why devs couldnt even fix this thing...
Sorry bro I can't help you with this, I'm just an ordinary kid being new to this stuff and have a little experience with this (still I'm a fast learner) because I only experienced much more customization on the Poco X3 than even other phones I have owned previously. I did not also learned coding (i was a rookie HTML coder past years but i forgotten it) like Java or scripts on Linux to compile and make compatible custom roms for phones... Peace

I did the following steps:
Flash "surya_global_images_V12.0.3.0.QJGMIXM_20200925.0000.00_10.0_global" with "MiFlash 2020.3.14.0".
Wipe Cache, Dalvik.
Flash "OctaviOS-v1.2-surya-20201109-2033-VANILLA-Official".
Flash "Magisk-v21.1".
Format Data.
Reboot into System.
Wi-Fi is working!!
Now only NikGapps is missing, but that is just booting into Recovery, flashing and booting back into System, so no problem here, anymore.
Thank you, @yan2xme! You say you are noob, but you had the right guess, too! Anyway, thanks for your help, I appreciate it!
P.S.: Boot-up is additionally much faster, smoother and without SystemUI crash on startup. This 12.0.4 firmware really sucks!

Aki-to said:
I did the following steps:
Flash "surya_global_images_V12.0.3.0.QJGMIXM_20200925.0000.00_10.0_global" with "MiFlash 2020.3.14.0".
Wipe Cache, Dalvik.
Flash "OctaviOS-v1.2-surya-20201109-2033-VANILLA-Official".
Flash "Magisk-v21.1".
Format Data.
Reboot into System.
Wi-Fi is working!!
Now only NikGapps is missing, but that is just booting into Recovery, flashing and booting back into System, so no problem here, anymore.
Thank you, @yan2xme! You say you are noob, but you had the right guess, too! Anyway, thanks for your help, I appreciate it!
P.S.: Boot-up is additionally much faster, smoother and without SystemUI crash on startup. This 12.0.4 firmware really sucks!
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Ohhh... ok thanks for the appreciation too... Hehe
Resurrection Remix Rom Developer also pointed out that you should flash 12.0.3 even theres the newer version... So maybe.... Haha