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DOOGEE BL5000 - Development & Support

In order to keep this thread clean, please use this one to discuss about Development, Support or Software Updates.​
HOW-TO Root, Install Custom Recovery (TWRP) and Restore Stock ROM guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NJcDBkLk8zMwyv2BTqRjn2NB_ZOWKjP1fRpSVr44Oxk
ROMs:
To avoid any possible issue, do not forget to backup your NVRAM so that you won't risk to lose your IMEI. How-to: http://www.anythingultimate.in/2015/11/how-to-backup-your-nvram-partition.html
Stock (Android 7.0)
- 20170811 by @Roma193 (4PDA): https://mega.nz/#!xdkSmIwA!VVCiZW2nQI0ccMGEjjrO5opJDZ_DpnRcmYEgmhd0gH0
DO NOT USE THE "Format All & Download" OPTION IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR IMEI! Choose "Firmware Upgrade" instead.
Previous Releases:
- None yet.
Flash Tool
- SP Flash Tool for Windows and Linux: https://mega.nz/#F!dYUm0TbB!SWeMLb5Wu1NbRzTPQ8-s_A​
Recovery:
- TWRP 3.1.1 by @Roma193 (4PDA) : https://mega.nz/#F!IJlT1Z6L!Pu2WT9uihksvSDn4OQhnbA​
Root:
Rooting Methods (if you are on Stock ROM)
- SuperSU (flashable using TWRP): http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu​
Extras (Root-Only):
Customization
- Xposed Framework (not available on Nougat yet): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811​
Useful Third-Party Apps:
Battery Life
- Amplify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryansteckler.nlpunbounce&hl=en
- Greenify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en​

I've achieved Magisk and went further to install xposed and my God YouTube adaway works perfectly!
Thanks to Rovo89, Topjohnwu and all others who made it possible.
I encountered several issues but will explain them later...
Am getting really excited now

Doogee makes good phones and then throw them away like garbage by not giving proper support :/
Their forum is a nightmare!

Nonta72 said:
Doogee makes good phones and then throw them away like garbage by not giving proper support :/
Their forum is a nightmare!
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That's the best analysis of Doogee so far...
If one can run a stable Linage OS on the BL5000 that be a dream to behold

Bolumstar said:
That's the best analysis of Doogee so far...
If one can run a stable Linage OS on the BL5000 that be a dream to behold
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Stable LingeagOS requires stable stock firmware (at best, kernel sources).
Doogee fails to provide either! Nougat update for the Y6 (16+2) was too bad. Fortunately they fixed part of that problem.
I have been working on RR 5.8.4 based on kernel 3.18.35 (nougat kernel) for Doogee Y6. It boots, has sound, fingerprint, sdcard and camera working. But bluetooth and wifi wouldn't switch on (SELinux related issue).
I don't have a BL5000 and I dropped all LOS (based) projects for Y6.

Nonta72 said:
Stable LingeagOS requires stable stock firmware (at best, kernel sources).
Doogee fails to provide either! Nougat update for the Y6 (16+2) was too bad. Fortunately they fixed part of that problem.
I have been working on RR 5.8.4 based on kernel 3.18.35 (nougat kernel) for Doogee Y6. It boots, has sound, fingerprint, sdcard and camera working. But bluetooth and wifi wouldn't switch on (SELinux related issue).
I don't have a BL5000 and I dropped all LOS (based) projects for Y6.
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Do you have anything on Y6 left on GitHub?
I may drop the BL5000 soon if Doogee don't atleast release the official stock Rom by themselves. The one available is stock Rom backup which works fine.
BL5000 Android 7 is stable and it came with Android 7 out of the box. It was interesting to know that they implement partition A/B in most of the BL5000 partition.

using selfie flash as notofication led
hey guys i bought one of the doogee bl5000 an will receive it in a few days... cant wait... the phone seems to lack a "notification LED" and was wondering if there is any way that u can use the selfie flash as notification LED.. tnks in advance

Bolumstar said:
Do you have anything on Y6 left on GitHub?
I may drop the BL5000 soon if Doogee don't atleast release the official stock Rom by themselves. The one available is stock Rom backup which works fine.
BL5000 Android 7 is stable and it came with Android 7 out of the box. It was interesting to know that they implement partition A/B in most of the BL5000 partition.
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There isn't much to put on github!
I used Elephone P9000 sources.
I have alos been working on custom kernel based on ported sources (from OUKITEL K6000 Plus).
The custom kernel (3.18.35) boots fine, has wifi, bluetooth, sound, touchscreen, sdcard, LCM but sleep and camera HAL are big issues (unable to solve, no official sources provided by DOOGEE).
The Alpha kernel is available here https://github.com/Nonta72/OUKITEL-K6000_Plus
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devendra.gonsalves said:
hey guys i bought one of the doogee bl5000 an will receive it in a few days... cant wait... the phone seems to lack a "notification LED" and was wondering if there is any way that u can use the selfie flash as notification LED.. tnks in advance
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There probably is an app in playstore that can do that, but it will consume your battery!

devendra.gonsalves said:
hey guys i bought one of the doogee bl5000 an will receive it in a few days... cant wait... the phone seems to lack a "notification LED" and was wondering if there is any way that u can use the selfie flash as notification LED.. tnks in advance
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There's one on the play store I use.
It's just for sms, mms, calls
It doesn't consume much battery
Prof Reminder
CUSTOMIZING DOOGEE BL5000
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Nonta72 said:
There isn't much to put on github!
I used Elephone P9000 sources.
I have alos been working on custom kernel based on ported sources (from OUKITEL K6000 Plus).
The custom kernel (3.18.35) boots fine, has wifi, bluetooth, sound, touchscreen, sdcard, LCM but sleep and camera HAL are big issues (unable to solve, no official sources provided by DOOGEE).
The Alpha kernel is available here https://github.com/Nonta72/OUKITEL-K6000_Plus
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I've had a glance at it and my schedule is too tight now to start digging deeper into it.
OUKITEL K6000 Plus already on 7.1.1 DOOGEE need to step up their game

it does work for the "selfie flash"?
it works for the "selfie Flash? or rear camera flash? or both? or u can choose which? because i kno of apps that make rear camera flash but i am lookin for one to make the selfie flash u kno like to make use if it as a notification led while the phone is laid on a table or so an screen faced upwards
Tnks for reply bro

Bolumstar said:
I've had a glance at it and my schedule is too tight now to start digging deeper into it.
OUKITEL K6000 Plus already on 7.1.1 DOOGEE need to step up their game
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Not quite sure that OUKITEL K6000 Plus has 7.1.1. It came with Android 7.0 and still runs that.
FYI, OUKITEL K6000 Plus and DOOGEE Y6 Nougat software was compiled by the same software group (HCT Group).
Build device is: hct6750_66_n. That's why it was easy to boot K6000 Plus kernel on the Y6 after injecting its drivers (LCM, especially). So, if the K6000 Plus gets Android 7.1.x, the Y6 will have it too (or I will port it). Still is it that DOOGEE did a good job with Nougat upgrade for the Y6 compared to Y6 MAX/3D that still runs Android 6.0.
devendra.gonsalves said:
it works for the "selfie Flash? or rear camera flash? or both? or u can choose which? because i kno of apps that make rear camera flash but i am lookin for one to make the selfie flash u kno like to make use if it as a notification led while the phone is laid on a table or so an screen faced upwards
Tnks for reply bro
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You have to try and see!

devendra.gonsalves said:
it works for the "selfie Flash? or rear camera flash? or both? or u can choose
Tnks for reply bro
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It works with the selfie flash. You can choose either the back or front (selfie) flash NOT BOTH at the same time.
There's also plenty of customization. Just try it

thanks alot will surely do..
Bolumstar said:
It works with the selfie flash. You can choose either the back or front (selfie) flash NOT BOTH at the same time.
There's also plenty of customization. Just try it
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thanks alot will surely do.. hope doogee makes updates for the BL5000 like to android Oreo

devendra.gonsalves said:
thanks alot will surely do.. hope doogee makes updates for the BL5000 like to android Oreo
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Likely not!

Guys i am having difficulty Rooting my Doogee BL5000, i am getting to unlock the bootloader and installing TWRP but the phone wont boot after that, i keep having to Flash the firmware and try rooting again multiple times since i end up with the same difficulty

Actually it seems that after installing Twrp an rebooting, the OS is no longer Recnogised by the phone, also when i open TWPR its Asking for password, i entered the correct phone password and password fails, i think its having error and making TWRP not being able to Decrypt the Data... plz help... i really want this phone rooted

devendra.gonsalves said:
Actually it seems that after installing Twrp an rebooting, the OS is no longer Recnogised by the phone, also when i open TWPR its Asking for password, i entered the correct phone password and password fails, i think its having error and making TWRP not being able to Decrypt the Data... plz help... i really want this phone rooted
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Use this method to root the phone: https://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-3-1-1-bl5000/
My BL5000 is currently rooted and everything is working ok.
Just after installing TWRP, you have to install SuperSU without rebooting the phone into Android: Boot into TWRP again, install SuperSU and then you can reboot your phone into Android.
The data partition asking for a password is solved formating that partition (bad solution, I know )

Wow.. didnt expect such quick response.... Thanks alot dude.. will try an give my feedback.. fingers crossed..
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Dudeeeeeeeeee.... Thanks a Million!!!! Works like a charm.... i been trying for 2 days now to get this phone rooted.. after 1st try and i saw the phone apps and data lost when unlocking the bootloader i was left trying to root the phone before i start using it.. now i gotta work on getting the IMEI back

Small issue guys.. i am trying to set fingerprint password.. its set to fingerprint & PIN, mt fingerprint unlocks the phone fine, however so does simply swiping up..
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it seems after sleeping for couple seconds it locks ok... but in the setting i have "automatically lock after sleep "Immediately"" and power button instantly locks "enabled"

o lord.. seems only i have issues.. sorry to b bothersome guys but here is a big issue nw... phone works AWESOME... wifi, fingerprint, screen, apps, everyting is ok except recently i noticed there is an issue with sim card.. it seems ok... phone showing full bar at the top but i cant make calls.... nor receive txt... after reboot its ok again for 1 call then i cant call again... helpppppp!!!! Maybe its the SIM?

Android Developer Preview Discussion Thread

Hey Guys,
Want to discuss about the latest android developer preview
Will share the findings here.
All are welcome to do it here.
Hope we can create a stable preview soon.

First of all, apps which need to pass a security check don't work in the current build:
- Netflix
- Pokemon Go
- Others?
* The new gesture navigations options can't be found yet under Settings > System > Gestures. Although you can find the 3 options if you search in the settings, you can't change it.
* Some settings can only be changed via the developer options (accent colors, icon shape).
* Signal bar is not visible in the notification bar

Yup.
And fortunately, i am not facing some problems which are mentioned on the Nokia's community page.
Some missing features which i noticed are -
1. Gestures
2.Buggy Download manager
3.VoLTE seems to be working but not completely. I can receive calls but not make calls and send/receive sms.
4.Camera works fine. However, its the vanilla version of Camera app provided by Qualcomm so nothing special expected from it. Nokia will replace that app with it's own in upcoming builds.
5.External storage like SD card is not accessible by third-party apps but only system apps compatible with Android Q . I guess there are some changes with Storage framework because of which apps are not able to access SD card. Checked this with Whatsapp, instagram.
6.Apps requiring Google certifications/safety net or something similar would not work because the OS is still in Development phase.
7.Fingerprint is working fine, but is slow.
8.Dark theme is not properly applied over settings app.
9.Files app crashes when refreshing.
If you are reading this and thinking to update to Android Q Dev Preview. I would like to clarify that the OS is still in development and may get even worse with every update.
So, if you are not ready to use other phone as a backup do not update to Q.

Definitely facing all the above mentioned issues, in addition to Whatsapp being unable to restore backups from Google drive.
Anyways i made the mistake as installing this as my daily driver... Do you guys have any idea if it's possible to rollback even if there's no official support for that?

mariokazzi said:
. Do you guys have any idea if it's possible to rollback even if there's no official support for that?
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just saw it... "We are currently unable to support rollback to Android 9 Pie. We hope to have manual rollback support available by 16 May 2019. The website will be updated as soon as manual rollback is available." https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/developer/

Manual roll
Hey guys just wanted to let you know that Nokia update their dev website with a manual Rollback method

Is this Q DP3, or first build .
Nokia has announced that Q OTA will come in June End with much better hardware ,software optimized

avi_loveindia said:
Is this Q DP3, or first build .
Nokia has announced that Q OTA will come in June End with much better hardware ,software optimized
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This is preview beta. Very unstable and more for developers. When Q OTA comes your hardware won't change. That's permanent. ?

seedubya said:
This is preview beta. Very unstable and more for developers. When Q OTA comes your hardware won't change. That's permanent.
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Well, i didn't say hardware change Einstein , I said hardware optimized (better driver, firmware)

avi_loveindia said:
Well, i didn't say hardware change Einstein , I said hardware optimized (better driver, firmware)
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No need to start name calling mate, I haven't disrespected you and don't intend to. Peace.

Though it's awesome phone on its price sagment, why developers are away to develop custom roms for it ?

deepss1 said:
Though it's awesome phone on its price sagment, why developers are away to develop custom roms for it ?
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Because Nokia does not allow unlocking of bootloaders?

deepss1 said:
Though it's awesome phone on its price sagment, why developers are away to develop custom roms for it ?
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Yes I am too waiting for some one to start on custom rom.
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as android app developer. want to start building up rom for our phone Nokia 8.1
not sure no body yet started discussion on this.

Nevermind...

There is any changes in Beta 5 OTA build? Because when I flashed developer preview manually, there was a serious bug, if I touch fingerprint sensor device was stopped working only reboot is option, even if device is just locked and if I touch on fingerprint device stopped working, so I simply rolled back to pie

Recently installed Android 10 OTA build version 00WW_4_070 (directly from pie). I see a working option to unlock the bootloader under the developer options page. Any devs working on rooting and/or a custom rom?

razor17 said:
There is any changes in Beta 5 OTA build? Because when I flashed developer preview manually, there was a serious bug, if I touch fingerprint sensor device was stopped working only reboot is option, even if device is just locked and if I touch on fingerprint device stopped working, so I simply rolled back to pie
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I installed the ota update (v5) last night. I had faced the same issue regarding the fingerprint sensor after manual install. For the time being, I see that the phone is working well. But when I m receiving calls, I am not able to answer right away. The phone app is freezing or disappearing in the background.

OxygenOS 10.0.1 for OP6 is out

Hi guys,
Good news, last night OnePlus release the Android 10 update.
-> source
-> source
Incremental Update OOS 10.0.1
Full Update OOS 10.0.1

Sh0X31 said:
Hi guys,
Good news, last night OnePlus release the Android 10 update.
-> source
-> source
Changes in the screenshot
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6T only at this time

can we directly flash from beta to stable without data loss? And do I get beta updates afterwards in the future?

Read the second post in the official OP6 forum link above.

How to install and consequences​
1. Pie Open Beta to A10 Open Beta: Via OTA, no data loss.
2. Pie Stable to A10 Open Beta: By installing the beta package mentioned in the beta thread, no data loss.
3. A10 Developer Preview to A10 Open Beta: By installing the beta package mentioned in the beta thread, no data loss.
4. A10 Open Beta to Stable Pie / Pie Open Beta rollback: Use the rollback package in the Developer Preview 1 thread or the one in A10 Beta 1 thread, will constitute data loss.
5. A10 Open Beta to A10 Stable: No information as of yet if this can be directly done. History suggests that you need to use the rollback package to go back to Stable Pie and then either wait for the Stable A10 OTA or do a local upgrade to A10. Will constitute data loss.
Note: Initial reports say dirty flashing doesn't wipe data. But do it with precautions.
6. Pie Stable to A10 Stable: Via OTA, no data loss.
Note: As a precaution, it is always adviced to take a backup before any major android upgrade.
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https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/...oneplus-6-and-6t.1131882/page-6#post-20984670
Any OnePlus 6 user get Android 10?

Android 10 for oneplus6 is out but no link available...
Good thread ?

tino1601 said:
Android 10 for oneplus6 is out but no link available...
Good thread
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Go blame OnePlus....
Maybe YOU find a Link
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The space for the keyboard is really ugly. Here is how to remove it.
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/hide-home-bar-android-10-no-root-needed-0198045/

Received a message that the update for OnePlus 6 is not released due to a fingerprint bug. The team is working on it, we'll keep you posted in this thread. Please stay tuned.

I already added in the first post

Janus00 said:
Received a message that the update for OnePlus 6 is not released due to a fingerprint bug. The team is working on it, we'll keep you posted in this thread. Please stay tuned.
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"Stable"...

I prefer to wait a week longer for more stability and battery life. Let's hope the best

Sh0X31 said:
Go blame OnePlus....
Maybe YOU find a Link
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The space for the keyboard is really ugly. Here is how to remove it.
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/hide-home-bar-android-10-no-root-needed-0198045/
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yeah same its annoying and hinders the experience when typing really fast

Sh0X31 said:
Go blame OnePlus....
Maybe YOU find a Link
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The space for the keyboard is really ugly. Here is how to remove it.
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/hide-home-bar-android-10-no-root-needed-0198045/
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That space is beyong ugly, I'm going to wait a while before I will upgrade. A couple of things coming with 10 I already have using Macrodroid so no problemo ..

Weird.....OP normally is the first with updates and nothing to 6...
Wait!!
They don`t f++++ care anymore!

Mord0rr said:
Weird.....OP normally is the first with updates and nothing to 6...
Wait!!
They don`t f++++ care anymore!
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There is a bug with the fingerprint sensor. They can either release it and people start complaining and blaming OnePlus for releasing unfinished stuff or fix it and release it properly.

Thread without link download consider as scam post.. lol

I guess this is technically "news" but overall this thread is useless since stable 10 is not available for the OP6 yet.

What a clickbait. It's not out yet

UPDATE on Nov 4:
UPDATE on Nov 4:
OnePlus 6 users will gradually receive the update starting from later today. We welcome your active feedback via the feedback tool. With more issue reports and logs, the team can quickly focus on the issues and fixing them and then release the update to more users.

Well, it's not clickbait since they released it and then pulled it due to bug. And now is back again and I except the rollout to be even slower now, just in case.
There is a reasons like this why companies use staged rollout.

Android 11 update appeared then disappeared

Hello everyone, i have the global version of the x3 nfc and today i was happy to see the android 11 update finally appear .
When i got home and connected to wifi i couldnt find the update and now im sad .

You can download the ZIP here. Then select it via Updater.
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
But, it's not stable at the moment. Better wait.

Vega56 said:
You can download the ZIP here. Then select it via Updater.
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
But, it's not stable at the moment. Better wait.
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I haven't seen a clear list of features that this updates comes with so ill just wait .
Thanks a lot

alaacherif said:
I haven't seen a clear list of features that this updates comes with so ill just wait .
Thanks a lot
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Dude you aren't missing out a lot i got the update and installed it I can tell it's really bad battery life isn't as good as on Android 10 + so many lags and glitches here and there, even there's no option in settings for Android 11 bubbles and the bubbles aren't circle they are squares. It's so messed up.
I want to go back to android 10 if someone knows how please let me know.

Shady_BlackSn0w said:
Dude you aren't missing out a lot i got the update and installed it I can tell it's really bad battery life isn't as good as on Android 10 + so many lags and glitches here and there, even there's no option in settings for Android 11 bubbles and the bubbles aren't circle they are squares. It's so messed up.
I want to go back to android 10 if someone knows how please let me know.
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Maybe this can help you.
[GUIDE] Downgrade from MIUI Android 11 Beta Stable to Android 10 Stable using flashable firmware
This might help you after realizing that you want to install custom ROM again after upgrading to android 11 MIUI but you cannot install android 10 or 11 based ROM and stuck with either boot loop or android rescue party. WARNING: This might wipe...
forum.xda-developers.com

Can't Install WhatsApp on custom rom

Dear Forum members,
I have lineae 15.1 on my Samsung S2 GT-19100 Running Oreo 8.1.0.
WhatsApp stopped supporting my version and said I needed ot upgrade. I couldn't upgrade. Just nothing happened when I tried to update.
I couldn't download via the phone so I downloaded a good .apk file and installed it via my desktop computer.
After I installed WhatsApp the app said my phone date and time was wrong so I recalibrated the date and time but it still said phone date and time is wrong.
So it was stuck on that notification page... Phone date and time is wrong.
Then it said WhatsApp does not support custom Roms. Is there any way to get WhatsApp to work on my custom rom? I've tried all I know and I can't get it working.
Thanks Community
Tim

The Carpenter said:
I have lineae 15.1 on my Samsung S2 GT-19100 Running Oreo 8.1.0.
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Looking at Whatsapp's FAQ it seems like Whatsapp doesn't support custom roms and/or rooted devices. And if I understood your question right, you are currently running Lineage OS. So I would think your best hope would be finding an mod that supports rooted/custom rom devices or modding the app yourself.
If my answer helped you please upvote it to show your appreciation,
Jamie

Did you download that apk from the WhatsApp official website? Is it the latest version, v2.21.23.17 or later?
The common prompt 'the date is wrong' means that the version you are using is too old.

The version I installed is 2.18.92...
Tim

Your question got answered by WhatsApp themselves:
About rooted phones and custom ROMs | WhatsApp Help Center
faq.whatsapp.com

Try using the latest WhatsApp apk from apkmirror. I think it has more to do with the version you have installed. WhatsApp tends to disable the old APKs.
Also, although they say they don't support custom roms, it's just a pop-up that says you may face issues because you are on a custom rom which you can just click 'ok' and move forward.
The Carpenter said:
Dear Forum members,
I have lineae 15.1 on my Samsung S2 GT-19100 Running Oreo 8.1.0.
WhatsApp stopped supporting my version and said I needed ot upgrade. I couldn't upgrade. Just nothing happened when I tried to update.
I couldn't download via the phone so I downloaded a good .apk file and installed it via my desktop computer.
After I installed WhatsApp the app said my phone date and time was wrong so I recalibrated the date and time but it still said phone date and time is wrong.
So it was stuck on that notification page... Phone date and time is wrong.
Then it said WhatsApp does not support custom Roms. Is there any way to get WhatsApp to work on my custom rom? I've tried all I know and I can't get it working.
Thanks Community
Tim
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The Carpenter said:
The version I installed is 2.18.92...
Tim
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The Carpenter said:
The version I installed is 2.18.92...
Tim
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Get the lastest apk of v2.21.23.25 from the WhatsApp official website or update it through Google Play Store at first.

I loaded the latest version and it restored all my conversations and content. What a refreshing simple answer ! So easy..
I was assuming all sorts of mismatches but it worked a treat. Usually I avoid the lates versions because of matching issues.
Thanks for the guidance, I should have spotted that myself.. ! Enjoy your day.

James_Watson said:
Get the lastest apk of v2.21.23.25 from the WhatsApp official website or update it through Google Play Store at first.
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Thanks James ... SORTED !

RVR said:
Try using the latest WhatsApp apk from apkmirror. I think it has more to do with the version you have installed. WhatsApp tends to disable the old APKs.
Also, although they say they don't support custom roms, it's just a pop-up that says you may face issues because you are on a custom rom which you can just click 'ok' and move forward.
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Thanks RVR probelm sorted... ! Have a good day. Tim