Gcam mod support thread - Sony Xperia XZ3 Themes, Apps, and Mods

Hey guys! I think that there isnt a GoogleCam support thread for the Sony XZ3, so let's start one!
All of the ports for the Google Camera can be found on this site: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/. The problem is our Sony XZ3 isn't supported by the newer versions. I have tried one older version that was working, but the quality was bad compared to the stock cam so it wasnt worth it.
Let's use this thread to find a working settings file for the newer Google Camera ports or for discussion on anything related to this port for XZ3.

We need fully supported gcam for Sony XZ3.

Any updates?

Unlocked Bootloader can solve this problem

durrjunaid said:
Unlocked Bootloader can solve this problem
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Which Gcam can be used after bootloader unlocked

durrjunaid said:
Unlocked Bootloader can solve this problem
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Don't think so, the problem is with the level of support that the Camera gives, I can't recall the exact thing, but it was something along the lines whether the camera can support RAW output, which is not the case with the XZ3.

duckwind said:
Don't think so, the problem is with the level of support that the Camera gives, I can't recall the exact thing, but it was something along the lines whether the camera can support RAW output, which is not the case with the XZ3.
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No solution to get raw support. Too bad for xz3. So unlocked BL only for taste new android without any camera mod?

duckwind said:
Don't think so, the problem is with the level of support that the Camera gives, I can't recall the exact thing, but it was something along the lines whether the camera can support RAW output, which is not the case with the XZ3.
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I think it is possible via magisk or via custom recovery

durrjunaid said:
I think it is possible via magisk or via custom recovery
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Magisk can change the raw support?

Waklu88 said:
Magisk can change the raw support?
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[MAGISK][APP][FIX]Google Camera with HDR+ on FRONT/BACK, Portrait mod fix and Guides
As everyone was asking for some guides and fixes of the Google Camera on our Mi Note 3 device, I decided to help you out with a guide and all necessary resources to get it working. First of all, for people new to Google Camera, follow dimi89 's...
forum.xda-developers.com

durrjunaid said:
[MAGISK][APP][FIX]Google Camera with HDR+ on FRONT/BACK, Portrait mod fix and Guides
As everyone was asking for some guides and fixes of the Google Camera on our Mi Note 3 device, I decided to help you out with a guide and all necessary resources to get it working. First of all, for people new to Google Camera, follow dimi89 's...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Wow, that does say enabling Camera2Api, have you tried that?

Has anyone tried magisk mod on XZ3 for Gcam? Has it worked for anyone? Any updates will be helpful. Really stressed that this device is capable enough but is tied down by software limitations.

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Manual Camera CAN BE PORTED?

Hi guys ..
Say please, can anybody port this cam Manual Camera? when i trying test my oneplus, they say that my device not supported.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera2&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera2_compatibility_test&hl=en
lapapunk said:
Hi guys ..
Say please, can anybody port this cam Manual Camera? when i trying test my oneplus, they say that my device not supported.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera2&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera2_compatibility_test&hl=en
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To have this app working you must have a Lollipop rom that supports Camera2 API, and currently these API aren't supported by any rom for the OPO. Official Lollipop update should implement this API, but not in the first release (this is what the team said). Currently the only devices that support this app (and these API's) are the Nexus 5 and 6, stop. So this app cannot be ported, you have to wait official update
lapapunk said:
Hi guys ..
Say please, can anybody port this cam Manual Camera? when i trying test my oneplus, they say that my device not supported.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera2&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera2_compatibility_test&hl=en
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Camera2 api isnt implemented in any ROM for the OnePlus One yet! But it is said cyanogenmod 12S will come with manual camera controls at the cost of clear image ! They say the chipset doesnt support HAL3 which is required for implementing camera2 api so they had to resort to workarounds . What remains to be seen is will Oxygen OS eventaully implement this api into their ROM!
Thank you for your complete answer. Now I understand)

Gcam Open source

Google Camera’s Portrait Mode technology from the Pixel 2 is now open source, may now will be posible to make port for XZP?
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-portrait-mode-technology-open-source/
Hey guys, no one interested about this?
https://research.googleblog.com/2018/03/semantic-image-segmentation-with.html?utm=1&m=1
I am i also would like to get this camera on Sony device
Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon
Please make Google Camera non rooted version for Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon ?
sagar7561 said:
Please make Google Camera non rooted version for Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon ?
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Wrong forum mate
I already use Google cam , that is dang near similar to stock sony. Slow mo doesn't work on Oreo but the camera quality on aosp is extremely excellent compared to the nuked drm keyed stock camera. I will link if asked
lonewolfbtown said:
I already use Google cam , that is dang near similar to stock sony. Slow mo doesn't work on Oreo but the camera quality on aosp is extremely excellent compared to the nuked drm keyed stock camera. I will link if asked
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Which version are you using? I`ve tried countless versions with AOSP (android 8.1), but none would work. Link would be nice.
Thanks
Aosp is working for me. No 120hz.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552/amp/
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Aosp is working for me. No 120hz.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552/amp/
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Thanks, but this is just the general download link. I wanted to know which exact version you`re using.

Gcam mod for redmi 8A

I have downloaded several gcam mods but am unable to install them. Please help me out.
Sourabh Gharde said:
I have downloaded several gcam mods but am unable to install them. Please help me out.
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I have the same problem too. Can anyone help? Thank you in advance.
Found out one apk that can be installed but it doesn't have portrait mode and night mode because its an older version.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wMmWlwdd5GBIDj3RSmQQAIth7uv5nNuz/view
Hello guys i hace a problem, hace updated My 8a to miui 11 after purchase , and i'm trying to install every gcam mod i can find but the installation never complete, it always Say "app not installed" but i can install every others APK without any problem... Any help please...
Fetemimu said:
Hello guys i hace a problem, hace updated My 8a to miui 11 after purchase , and i'm trying to install every gcam mod i can find but the installation never complete, it always Say "app not installed" but i can install every others APK without any problem... Any help please...
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Everyone is facing the same problem
try this https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wMmWlwdd5GBIDj3RSmQQAIth7uv5nNuz/view
Sourabh Gharde said:
Everyone is facing the same problem
try this https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wMmWlwdd5GBIDj3RSmQQAIth7uv5nNuz/view
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The shutter button hangs for me after trying to take a picture no matter if hdr is on or off. I think it's either working only on global rom or Indian variant of 8a. I'm not sure how to tell which variant u have unless u bought it there locally. I'm currently on EU rom instead of global but the model my 8a is global version with more bands since I ordered it online. Also I think gcam is supposed to work if these are showing but it doesn't for some reason
http://www.mediafire.com/file/73uol...25_SerJo87_nullpoints_maxbuff_N6P_v1.apk/file
Working gcam, but old version.
TechVenom said:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/73uol...25_SerJo87_nullpoints_maxbuff_N6P_v1.apk/file
Working gcam, but old version.
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Ty this is working
HDR+ working
Try this oneMOD EDIT: Telegram link removed, please read the STICKY!
Anyone have any idea about gcam or any other camera app that has night light and slow motion for redmi 8A. If not both any one of the mentioned features...
After testing multiple GCAMs and performing multiple tests. The only cameras that i found compatible are: Camera Go, GCAM version 3 and some versions 4. Also a version 5 but without HDR +.
The rest of GCAM does not work on Redmi 8A.
Leo Javiex said:
After testing multiple GCAMs and performing multiple tests. The only cameras that i found compatible are: Camera Go, GCAM version 3 and some versions 4. Also a version 5 but without HDR +.
The rest of GCAM does not work on Redmi 8A.
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this is the best
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-6mZFPE60HjjLpHbOv3OOvxq1C7F4Xmv/view?usp=drivesdk
for best settings on this gcam watch my video
Crash after using lens blur for selfie
When i try to use lens blur for selfie the app crashes.
How can i take portrait selfie?
Do i have to make 64 bit os for taking portrait selfies?
And another thing is cyanogenmods website suggests arnova gcam 6.1.021 but doesn’t install in my phone.
Thank you for your service.
yes
lens blur is very bad in stock 32bit rom
you can use gcam 6.x if you install 64bit miui
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Ador_21 said:
When i try to use lens blur for selfie the app crashes.
How can i take portrait selfie?
Do i have to make 64 bit os for taking portrait selfies?
And another thing is cyanogenmods website suggests arnova gcam 6.1.021 but doesn’t install in my phone.
Thank you for your service.
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https://download1157.mediafire.com/f86avzlxfw2g/wi6ekhnmyap38cq/Camera_3.2.045+TlnNeun.apk
best one
64bit gcam link plz
I've found this port of gcam for redmi 8a. Everything works except for the front camera. If you want front camera to work you need to enable hdr+ for front cam in settings which will break the main camera. Also there is a button for night sight. It is very reliable.
Link: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1520/
There is a newer version but it only supports android 9.
Thanks to Expace for this great app.
If you installed miui 12 and the photo quality is very bad, this port is a real lifesaver! Unrelated but is it just me or does miui 12.0.1 update destroy the camera quality?
Ashraf
Sourabh Gharde said:
Found out one apk that can be installed but it doesn't have portrait mode and night mode because its an older version.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wMmWlwdd5GBIDj3RSmQQAIth7uv5nNuz/view
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It was working before I installed custom rom (64 bit) in my phone.
It just doesn't show any image after opening.
Please help me this gcam was the best one I had and I don't want to go back to miui to run this
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Here was a Guide. Someone said people don't care about Me or My Work so...
does it require an unlock bootloader?is it prerooted?does it have drm keys? sorry for the questions.
nolihowell said:
does it require an unlock bootloader?is it prerooted?does it have drm keys? sorry for the questions.
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Yes, You need to be unlocked, otherwise is there no chance to flash with fastboot. Besides the rooting of the Kernel is everything Stock. Everything works so far even with GSIs
Where did you get the Customized EU 55.1.A.0.748 J9210 ?? I does not appear on XperiFirm.
nreuge said:
Where did you get the Customized EU 55.1.A.0.748 J9210 ?? I does not appear on XperiFirm.
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My Bad, it is the UK one... I'm also still waiting for customized EU which was always My Choice for Xperia Sources and Development. I'm currently working with GSIs on My Xperia 5 but think i will Release some Stock work soon since i prefer Xperia Android actually over AOSP...
Users will be able to use any Base Firmwares (Android 10) for it but i will personally Test on Custom EU :fingers-crossed:
@Miustone will you be releasing a boot.img for the latest security patch?
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@Miustone will you be releasing a boot.img for the latest security patch?
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Just downloaded J9210_Customized EU3_1320-1208_55.1.A.3.49_R2B. I will release a Update after getting it running on My X5 this Weekend alongside with a Magisk Module Update for XPIXELERIA https://github.com/Miustone/XPIXELERIA
BR
Miustone said:
Just downloaded J9210_Customized EU3_1320-1208_55.1.A.3.49_R2B. I will release a Update after getting it running on My X5 this Weekend alongside with a Magisk Module Update for XPIXELERIA https://github.com/Miustone/XPIXELERIA
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@Miustone Sorry to bother you here, but I am struggling with patching the Xperia 1 .sin boot image with any current version of Magisk. I've tried a few versions but they all fail to create the image from the .sin file. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated!
I should add, I was trying to use these instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-1/how-to/xperia-1-root-guide-t3938304
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@Miustone Sorry to bother you here, but I am struggling with patching the Xperia 1 .sin boot image with any current version of Magisk. I've tried a few versions but they all fail to create the image from the .sin file. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated!
I should add, I was trying to use these instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-1/how-to/xperia-1-root-guide-t3938304
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Just read the first Post of this Thread and You will get everything You'll need.
EDIT: Since You just need a .img File for Magisk is there no need to share it with Me actually. Just patch it in the Magisk Manager App and flash it with fastboot afterwards.
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Just read the first Post of this Thread and You will get everything You'll need.
EDIT: Since You just need a .img File for Magisk is there no need to share it with Me actually. Just patch it in the Magisk Manager App and flash it with fastboot afterwards.
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Ah, okay. Thanks. One last stupid question.. for the firmware, does it matter if the img file comes from the Android 10 firmware? I am planning to flash my Xperia 1 with PE, which is still Pie.
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Ah, okay. Thanks. One last stupid question.. for the firmware, does it matter if the img file comes from the Android 10 firmware? I am planning to flash my Xperia 1 with PE, which is still Pie.
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Prefer a newer Base Firmware over a newer GSI. A Android 9 GSI will run better with Android 10 Kernel as vice versa. Pie will be no Problem if You run Android 10 Vendor and Kernels. Happy flashing! :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: There are also PE Android 10 Builds out there... https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...iscussion/gsi-expressluke-built-gsis-t4003457
help me
hi i need a boot.img for my xperia 1 j8170 please help me 10 (55.1.a.3.107)
This method has always been magisk module not friendly. audio compat worked. But once i through more at it it bricked device and had to reflash with new flasher
Hi
Can you please patch this file for me (Device = J9210 Dual | Firmware = 55.1.A.3.149)
boot_X-FLASH-ALL-A2CD.7z
Kind Regards
After I get root, can I completely deGoogle my phone? Since there is no Lineage OS for XPERIA 5, can I manually get rid of all of Google's stuff?
Help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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After I get root, can I completely deGoogle my phone? Since there is no Lineage OS for XPERIA 5, can I manually get rid of all of Google's stuff?
Help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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Yes You can. But You can also install LOS 17.1 from the GSI Forums. I also did Instructions for flashing GSI Treble ROMs in the Xpiera 5 Guides Forum :good:
After that You may want to have Magisk to pass safetynet and to install MicroG or NanoDroid to get everything working. I'm actually running PHHs AOSP with My SOM Module and it's one of My Favorites so far. You may also like Havoc OS Official which also comes as no Google Apps Version. You can do the same on Havoc like You can on LOS but + endless Costomization
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Yes You can. But You can also install LOS 17.1 from the GSI Forums. I also did Instructions for flashing GSI Treble ROMs in the Xpiera 5 Guides Forum :good:
After that You may want to have Magisk to pass safetynet and to install MicroG or NanoDroid to get everything working. I'm actually running PHHs AOSP with My SOM Module and it's one of My Favorites so far. You may also like Havoc OS Official which also comes as no Google Apps Version. You can do the same on Havoc like You can on LOS but + endless Costomization
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I really appreciate your reply, but I am a complete noob and all this is extremely overwhelming.
"PHHs AOSP with My SOM Module" - this alone gives me terrors
I know nothing about these things but I understand you, it's just everyday business for you coz you are a developer. I tried reading your guides and there are so many things I don't understand. I also was traumatized by rooting my S10, which I sold and got Xperia 5 instead. I read here people said I will permanently lose DRM keys after rooting. This is my biggest problem. With S10 I knew I could go back to stock and not worry. Here, if I go all the way and deGoogle my Xperia and it doesn't work the way it should I won't be able to go back and on top of that selling it will be harder and I will lose money since not everyone is willing to buy a phone which can't get Netflix and other DMR-dependent garbage.
Maybe I could sponsor you to help me flashing all the stuff. I just don't know if it's a crazy idea. Also, asking you to rewrite your guides for idiots like me is asking too much, given how busy you are.
If you have some advice I would greatly appreciate it.
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I really appreciate your reply, but I am a complete noob and all this is extremely overwhelming.
"PHHs AOSP with My SOM Module" - this alone gives me terrors
I know nothing about these things but I understand you, it's just everyday business for you coz you are a developer. I tried reading your guides and there are so many things I don't understand. I also was traumatized by rooting my S10, which I sold and got Xperia 5 instead. I read here people said I will permanently lose DRM keys after rooting. This is my biggest problem. With S10 I knew I could go back to stock and not worry. Here, if I go all the way and deGoogle my Xperia and it doesn't work the way it should I won't be able to go back and on top of that selling it will be harder and I will lose money since not everyone is willing to buy a phone which can't get Netflix and other DMR-dependent garbage.
Maybe I could sponsor you to help me flashing all the stuff. I just don't know if it's a crazy idea. Also, asking you to rewrite your guides for idiots like me is asking too much, given how busy you are.
If you have some advice I would greatly appreciate it.
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First of all. Good choice to get rid of a Samsung Device Like i did with My S9+! Sammy is pushing Android into a Appleish Edge that shouldn't exist...
Just like Huawei. But different Story...
Out of My View with Years of expierence with different Brands is SONY one of the Most supporting OEM in Views of Android Development besides the Fact they Always excluded some functionality of the included Smartphone Hardware. For example:
-Xperia Z1 lost the Complete Camera Function after unlocking (Got fixed with a Update later after Claims from Customers) and lost Display enhancements + Camera Noise reduction
-Xperia Z3 lost the Vibrant Display Colors after unlocking (Aka Bravia Engine) which ended Up in washed Out Colors and was still loosing Noise reduction
-Xperia XZ Premium still loosing enhancements after unlocking plus the loss of Camera Noise reduction
And now the Xperia 5...
Sony used for the First Time Samsung Sensors for the Cameras instead of own ones with High Resolution. So no Noise Reduction needed anymore. Finally OLED, so no washed Out colors without Display Enhancements.
I'm quite Happy with this One since you don't loose Something Essential. Besides that have i Always Managed since the Z3 to fix almost all Problems on Xperias with native Android functionalities that is used on other Devices. Eg. For the Display, Audio, Camera, Mics and so on.
And thats the final Point. While older Devices Had the Chance to Backup and restore the TA Partition or even to use a Recovery on locked Bootloader (I've also worked with this for some Time) which allowed to make Your Device Complete Stock again. We don't really have that Options anymore. So i would say an Unlock is a final Step. But to be honest. I sold many Devices claimed as unlocked and rooted and it hasn't Cut the Price at all. And even if You Don't. I don't think a normal Person will See a difference after unlocking and relocking
Is it worth it? For Me a clear Yes! I never looked back after unlocking any of My "Hundreds" of Devices i used. Magisk and GSIs alone are really worth the Unlock Out of My View actually. You can do so much with Android and it finally doesn't feels Bad anymore on Xperias. My SOM (Magisk based ROM (Systemless-On-Memory) will do a lot of awesome Things with Our Xperias (1 & 5). Another good Reason maybe...
It could be smart to make a Video which explains how to get My Work on Your Xperias. From unlocking to Flashing... Would really like to do that after some preparing for it. Possible that there are a lot of People who don't even know about Bootloader unlocking so it really could be cool. I already did some Videos in the Past; https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMarius517
Think i got a bit lazy since the Software alone takes so much time These days. But i will do My best to get People in Touch and to Show everything step by step.
Lot of Text but Hope i made Your decision to Unlock or not easier... Don't think about the Future of Your Device. Think about what You want from it right now...:good:
Btw. Not Sure but You could try ADB to remove Apps. But idk. If IT IS possible with Google Apps (Locked Bootloader Method)
All the Best,
Miu
Thank you! You are a hero. I will be waiting for your updated guides and possibly a video for noobs. Appreciate your time!
Peace.
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Question Xiaomi 13 GSI

Hi! Has anyone tried to flash a GSI rom on Xiaomi 13? If yes how does it work?
Thanks in advance
Currently there is no GSI working on this model AFAIK. Wait for device specific ports instead.
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rikumi said:
Currently there is no GSI working on this model AFAIK. Wait for device specific ports instead.
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Thank you for answer, I hope they'll arrive soon
what is important is the architecture not the model
Generic System Image (GSI) list
Notes about tinkering with Android Project Treble. Contribute to phhusson/treble_experimentations development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
NOSS8 said:
what is important is the architecture not the model
Generic System Image (GSI) list
Notes about tinkering with Android Project Treble. Contribute to phhusson/treble_experimentations development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Have you tried any of these? Does it works on Xiaomi 13? Thank you in advance
Nope, I don't install gsi rom on my devices.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 ARM64(V9) - X86.
GSI on Xiaomi 12 Pro
after testing several Treble GSis, I finally found CherishOS. Most of them are not booting, or other issues (no mobile data, only calling, settings are crashing,....). Save your time and choose CherishOS. How I flashed it: 1. clean flash...
forum.xda-developers.com
They may have others with less bugs or updates.
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Nope, the does not install gsi rom on my devices.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 ARM64(V9) - X86.
GSI on Xiaomi 12 Pro
after testing several Treble GSis, I finally found CherishOS. Most of them are not booting, or other issues (no mobile data, only calling, settings are crashing,....). Save your time and choose CherishOS. How I flashed it: 1. clean flash...
forum.xda-developers.com
They may have others with less bugs or updates.
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It seems that there are a lot of problems unfortunately yet... however thank you very much!
saluzzo997 said:
It seems that there are a lot of problems unfortunately yet... however thank you very much!
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As written above, do research on devices with the same soc, One plus, Samsung etc.
There are surely some with little or no bug.
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As written above, do research on devices with the same soc, One plus, Samsung etc.
There are surely some with little or no bug.
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Thank you!
I am using Project elixir for almost 2 weeks now. So far so good.
I suggest you dont flash it but instead usi it via DSU. Autobrightness is not working, fingerprint too. There are gcam ports wich are also compatible with our device. Battery life is better than miui. Even adding a card to google wallet works fine, until a reboot.
Lhunar said:
I am using Project elixir for almost 2 weeks now. So far so good.
I suggest you dont flash it but instead usi it via DSU. Autobrightness is not working, fingerprint too. There are gcam ports wich are also compatible with our device. Battery life is better than miui. Even adding a card to google wallet works fine, until a reboot.
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Sorry but what do you mean with "use it via DSU"? What does DSU mean? Is there a tutorial for it? Thank you in advance!
saluzzo997 said:
Sorry but what do you mean with "use it via DSU"? What does DSU mean? Is there a tutorial for it? Thank you in advance!
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You shouldve just used google to understand better. But basically its a subsystem method wich was implemented to allow a/b partition devices to be able to run gsis' for testing purposes, without the need of flashing and deleting the original os. Think of it as dualboot for android. The only thing is that if you're using it via dev settings, you dont have the choice of selecting what to boot, but your device will directly download google's official gsi (wich is not very functional and its ugly).
Thats why you just need to download the DSU Sideloader app from PlayStore. The app will do everything with a gsi of your choice if you follow the instructions.
The only thing wich is mandatory is that the BL of your device must be unlocked in order to use dsu.
There are videos on YT showing this. If you want to try the gsi I mentioned, download it from their website.
Lhunar said:
You shouldve just used google to understand better. But basically its a subsystem method wich was implemented to allow a/b partition devices to be able to run gsis' for testing purposes, without the need of flashing and deleting the original os. Think of it as dualboot for android. The only thing is that if you're using it via dev settings, you dont have the choice of selecting what to boot, but your device will directly download google's official gsi (wich is not very functional and its ugly).
Thats why you just need to download the DSU Sideloader app from PlayStore. The app will do everything with a gsi of your choice if you follow the instructions.
The only thing wich is mandatory is that the BL of your device must be unlocked in order to use dsu.
There are videos on YT showing this. If you want to try the gsi I mentioned, download it from their website.
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Thank you very much for your explanation and sorry to have asked to you what DSU was, I just wanted to be sure that we were talking about the same thing, I'll give it a try!
saluzzo997 said:
Thank you very much for your explanation and sorry to have asked to you what DSU was, I just wanted to be sure that we were talking about the same thing, I'll give it a try!
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No problem, I dont mind explaining, but there are pretty detailed articles, wich may enlighten you better than I can do it. Anyways, if/when you try it you'll really understand how much MIUI is ruining the experience of that pretty device. I was thinking about selling it 3 days after i got it, only because of that deprecated UI with stupid restrictions. I'm really glad i searched and tried stuff. Good luck!
Lhunar said:
No problem, I dont mind explaining, but there are pretty detailed articles, wich may enlighten you better than I can do it. Anyways, if/when you try it you'll really understand how much MIUI is ruining the experience of that pretty device. I was thinking about selling it 3 days after i got it, only because of that deprecated UI with stupid restrictions. I'm really glad i searched and tried stuff. Good luck!
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Thank you very much, I hate MIUI too and I was doing the same thing selling this awesome phone because of that, thank you again!
Lhunar said:
No problem, I dont mind explaining, but there are pretty detailed articles, wich may enlighten you better than I can do it. Anyways, if/when you try it you'll really understand how much MIUI is ruining the experience of that pretty device. I was thinking about selling it 3 days after i got it, only because of that deprecated UI with stupid restrictions. I'm really glad i searched and tried stuff. Good luck!
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Hi, sorry if I bother you, I've just tried with project elixir GSI using DSU sideloader, but I don't know why when I restart by clicking on notification it doesn't even boot on my GSI... I've installed the sideloader as root installation... I don't know why it's not working...
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Hi, sorry if I bother you, I've just tried with project elixir GSI using DSU sideloader, but I don't know why when I restart by clicking on notification it doesn't even boot on my GSI... I've installed the sideloader as root installation... I don't know why it's not working...
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Well I'm not using root. I gave permissions via adb and i have no problems. What rom chinese or global ? or maybe you're using something custom like xiaomi eu?
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Well I'm not using root. I gave permissions via adb and i have no problems. What rom chinese or global ? or maybe you're using something custom like xiaomi eu?
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Yeah, I'm on EU
saluzzo997 said:
Yeah, I'm on EU
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Thats your problem. When I tried this on eu it wasnt working.
Lhunar said:
Thats your problem. When I tried this on eu it wasnt working.
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Oh...what a bad luck... thank you very much for your help

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