Any recommend debloat down to bare Android 11, I do not know how to edit the .IMG to debloat apps and clean up the crap such like useless vzw apps and other stuff (I am on T-Mobile network). I would love create one for Pixel 5 using Android 11 full factory ROM down to bare minimum ROM (Ungoogled). Any tip how edit the IMG file?
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My phone is bootloop now after try modding framework and system ui. Can I use application on windows such as Android SDK to overwrite the file? I have a backup framework and system ui APK file. Need an advice. Thanks.
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My phone is bootloop now after try modding framework and system ui. Can I use application on windows such as Android SDK to overwrite the file? I have a backup framework and system ui APK file. Need an advice. Thanks.
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You're going to need to use Fastboot. Minimal ADB and Fastboot is what I use. And the files here Nexus 4 Android 4.4.4_R2. If you need help with the flashing process, just post here again and I'll make a list of steps for you. By the way, I picked 4.4.4 because there are a lot of 5.0 ROMs available for the Nexus 4 and 4.4.4 is just easier to work with. Also, this may relock your bootloader, not 100% sure, been a while since I've owned a Nexus.
so recently I accidentally wiped everything on my phone except TWRP. Then I managed to boot up the phone with liquid remix installed with android 9.0 and now my phone is missing the Samsung apps (which I want on my phone) how can I get them back is there a flashable file or any installable pack I really want them back
so if someone can help please tell me what to do I will really appreciate it
Aosp based roms and Samsung apps usually don't mix very well.
You could backup your Samsung apps using Titanium backup, then try to install them one by one in your android 9.
You could also Google for a site that has Samsung apps apk's.
Don't expect much success ?
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I have the APK s I just can't download them to my device if you know how to install them can you help me or redirect me to someone else that knows what to do
I suppose you've enabled install apps from unknown sources in settings.
Try to install as you would any apk, i.e. open in file explorer.
As mentioned before, don't expect them to install anyway (maybe 1 out of 20??); most are not compatible with aosp roms.
For your aosp custom rom - look for similar gapps or apps from the app store or XDA.
MicroG
microG GmsCore is a free software reimplementation of Google's Play Services. It allows applications calling proprietary Google APIs to run on AOSP-based ROMs like LineageOS. Acting as a replacement for the non-free (proprietary) Google Apps (GAPPS), it is a powerful tool to reclaim your privacy and freedom while enjoying Android core features.
You can read more on their website.
Some nice perks include offline geolocation, no unnecessary bloatware and more privacy.
Why downgrade to android 9?
Android 10 is fairly new. Getting official LineageOS 17 support will take awhile. Moreover it seems like TWRP, Magisk and microG for android 10 are also not ready yet. The only thing I missed from android 10 was navigation gestures support, but I was able to bring it back with Fluid Navigation Gestures app and root.
Downloads
LineageOS fork with MicroG: https://download.lineage.microg.org/enchilada/
TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/enchilada/
Android 10 to Android 9 Downgrade Package: https://oxygenos.oneplus.net/fulldowngrade_wipe_MSM_17819_181025_2315_user_MP1_release.zip
Magisk Root: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Instructions
1) Backup all your data.
2) Downgrade to android 9! A silly mistake of flashing twrp right away cost me half a day of figuring out how to unbrick a phone. So, if you are running android 10, download official downgrade package and install it through the stock updater app.
3) I am not sure if it matters, but I have let my phone to update to the latest OOS 9.0.9. The latest android 9 official stable rom. Sometimes custom roms do not include things like modem packages, so I would recommend updating just to be safe.
4) Then, you need a fork for LineageOS ROM. A rom needs to support signature spoofing for microG to be able to pretend to be google play services for other apps. This fork adds signature spoofing to LineageOS, includes MicroG, includes F-Droid store and updates weekly. Pretty neat.
5) Install ROM following instructions here and here. If you want to have root (might as well) you can install Magisk instead of LineageOS' AddonSU. In case you are running Linux and your adb gets upset about permissions check here.
6) When you are setting up your phone make sure to enable "Use network geolocation". I was not able to find a way to turn it on afterwards and had to do a factory reset.
7) You should be done! Follow the post-install steps to setup geolocation.
My Preferences
I do not use device registration with google / push services (telegram has it's own) / netsafety. I decided that I do not want it, so not all recommendations might make sense to you.
1) Offline geolocation with LocalGsmNlpBackend. Creates an offline database of GSM towers
2) Aurora Store for Google Play Store apps like your Spotify. It can either use your google account or generate a random identity for you. Can be used with Aurora Store Services (as a Magisk module) to update apps automatically in background. Other alternatives can be found here.
3) Shelter if you have two WhatsApp accounts
4) Fluid Navigation Gestures (FNG) to bring back android 10 like gesture navigation. Requires root to hide standard android 9 navigation panel.
5) Gcam for camera
6) Privacy Friendly Weather
7) Bromite Browser
8) Open Street Maps
9) You might want to install FakeStore in case some of your apps misbehaive. More on that here
10) Limit how far your battery charges to increase its longevity with ACCA
11) YouTube client with subscription and downloading support - NewPipe
Experiences So Far
Rock solid! I have been daily driving this ROM for about two weeks now and I am happy with it. My banking apps work, after I hid Magisk from them, email over imap, updater app works as expected, f-droid and aurora auto-update apps in background. I miss synchronization of contacts, notes etc, but I plan to set up my own NextCloud. The only issue is that your video in WhatsApp video calls will be choppy, but only in WhatsApp. Other apps like discord are fine.
Further Reading
FOSS app list: https://github.com/offa/android-foss
More alternative apps: https://shadow53.com/android/no-gapps/alternatives/
A bit outdated guide, but more detailed guide that you might find it interesting: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/guide-microg-oneplus-6-source-ligthway-t3874469
I hope that my guide is going to be helpful to somebody some day. This is my first attempt at making a post and trying to give back to the community!
I will give this a shot tomorrow I msmtooled back to os 9 today because I can't seem to figure out with all the tuts how to flash a rom lol so this is what I'm looking for thank you. Especially for a returning root user that hasn't touched adb or root in years.. So can I use this with the pixen or pixel based rom I seen? Does the rom need to based on 9 because I remember flashing roms higher than what oem support back in the day. As long as the kernel supported it.
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I will give this a shot tomorrow I msmtooled back to os 9 today because I can't seem to figure out with all the tuts how to flash a rom lol so this is what I'm looking for thank you. Especially for a returning root user that hasn't touched adb or root in years.. So can I use this with the pixen or pixel based rom I seen? Does the rom need to based on 9 because I remember flashing roms higher than what oem support back in the day. As long as the kernel supported it.
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Hm, I doubt that you will be able to get pixen or other pixel type ROMs working. The whole point of microG is have less google on your phone, but pixel style roms usually come with GApps included. Also, one key requirement for a ROM is to have support for signature spoofing, which Pixen does not seem to have.
I downgraded to android 9 because there is no official support for LineageOS 17 yet, plus I think twrp and magisk are only starting to catch up to android 10.
I do not think it is a good idea to upgrade to android 10 like this through twrp. Sounds like a good way of seriously bricking your phone, but I can be wrong. If you want android 10, I think it would be better for you to get to android 10 officially first (through oneplus), then find an android 10 rom that supports or can be fitted with signature spoofing. Maybe this is a good place to start. If you go that route, you would probably want to check out that more detailed guide I linked.
I am personally waiting till there is official support for LineageOS 17, which should be followed by LineageOS 17 for MicroG support. Also for official twrp and magisk support.
Is there a list of system apps to uninstall to completely rid the phone of Google services? (and the names of their apks if possible since I intend to delete them via TWRP file manager). None of the scripts I found online seem to work either.
For context:
I want to use a clean version of LineageOS 17 on my Nokia 7 Plus. The only LineageOS zip I can download is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/development/rom-lineageos-17-0-t3993445
and gapps comes preinstalled. My intention is to use MicroG instead.
Can anybody here point out or rather I should say tell me appropriately list of SAFE2REMOVE SYSTEM apps from latest Stock Rom running MIUI 11 which is also latest Rom through some Root enabled app.
List of system apps which I can remove to free up both storage and Ram (Bloat-ware) sucker.
Thanks in Advance
Cheers ?
I will suggest you to rather flash a Custom ROM as after you uninstall the system apps, you will have to download the full 'OTA' package when there is and update and it will check if anything is modified in system and the uninstalled system apps will be back again. What's worse is you will first download the half package and than it will fail to install and after that you'll have to download the full package.