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GSI in G7 Play XT1952-2

I found two GSI ROMs that work on this device.
BUGS: No fingerprint, no Moto Actions, no Root and Notch is Bugged because of rounded screen format.
Pixel Experience (android 10 with Gapps)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/ex..._A64AB-10.0-20200118-2235-GSI.img.xz/download
After starting, the Home button and multi tasks may not work, so that they work, go in the same CMD window and type the two commands with the phone on
Code:
adb shell settings put secure user_setup_complete 1
adb shell settings put global device_provisioned 1
Lineage 17.1 (Android 10)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/an...111-UNOFFICIAL-treble_a64_bvN.img.xz/download
or https://mega.nz/#!2w4jUYhC!1WcMFrfLcBGfUZe3JO3mZoznnHn6fi7bqZRcaykmhWA
OmniROM (Android 10)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/am...91231-a64-ab-vanilla-HOMEMADE.img.xz/download
or https://mega.nz/#!WwxDkATI!oftoebkw3rjXQ-Q3UCCbZu8OBSvNWpVEqHtPnHk_STM
Havoc Os (Android 10)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/ex....0-20191117-A64-AB-Unofficial.img.xz/download
or https://mega.nz/#!b8BBhKQB!gLntS4Y-iyoJ4aRdBZaqFtNJmhlmA9IffSQt8ssmVvk
Dirty Unicorns (Android 10)
https://drive.google.com/a/turbox.uk/uc?id=16hrgD2c4gJpmz8O42j3V3E641CrxsNzN&export=download
or https://mega.nz/#!XsQ3RK6b!Um1f3kU23epkEMagSCGKveT716zwoRga94mgaOBHXpc
Ressurection Remix(Android 9)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/de...s/RR-P-v7.0.3-20191112-A64-AB.img.xz/download
or https://mega.nz/#!ml4QHSzI!7_Oha6-0ekc4gB6gLu8W8ZQAUuji1k_z4-lXgIBFE3o
DotOs (Android 9)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/do...4_ab-UNOFFICIAL-20190918-0616.img.xz/download
or https://mega.nz/#!Tp5GXYwR!HlHwrMSuhpppPCt7lw27hQ-zR75jrTs_l8uwRIHqDnw
Descendant 4.0.1 (Android 9)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117932459
or https://mega.nz/#!O9oQgY7C!lB88dsc440I0XxMArJpooS5DJaH1xKCQibnxpsu5QYw
Lineage 17.0 (Android 9)
https://mega.nz/#!GhI3WKiC!Iypb7LdJuLHB3SM2tf-4EqemsVCI7Qztn8q1AsN9Pd4
Steps:
1 - Unlock bootloader
2 - Connect the phone in fastboot mode
3 - Type in CMD
to identify the device
Code:
fastboot devices
to wipe memory and erase data
Code:
fastboot -w
to flash the ROM GSI
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
Example:
Code:
fastboot flash system "D:\MOTO G7\GSI ROM\dotos.img"
4 - Then on the fastboot screen click on START and wait for the system to start.
Rom upload time: 2 minutes
Time to start the system: 3 to 5 minutes
If you are unlucky and the system does not start, try the other ROM. If neither works you will have to reinstall the Motorola ROM using the RSD Lite program.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4836953&stc=1&d=1570385530
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4836955&stc=1&d=1570385578
Credits:
Moto G7 Play Telegram Group - https://t.me/motog7play
ashu7073 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...ed-device-development/9-0-dot-os-3-0-t3952035
Dil3mm4 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...escendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578

filipedonato said:
I found two GSI ROMs that work on this device.
BUGS: No fingerprint, no Moto Actions, no Root and Notch is Bugged because of rounded screen format.
DotOs arm ab binder64
https://sourceforge.net/projects/do...4_ab-UNOFFICIAL-20190918-0616.img.xz/download
Descendant 4.0.1 arm ab binder64
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117932459
Steps:
1 - Unlock bootloader
2 - Connect the phone in fastboot mode
3 - Type in CMD
to identify the device
to wipe memory and erase data
to flash the ROM GSI
Example:
4 - Then on the fastboot screen click on START and wait for the system to start.
Rom upload time: 2 minutes
Time to start the system: 3 to 5 minutes
If you are unlucky and the system does not start, try the other ROM. If neither works you will have to reinstall the Motorola ROM using the RSD Lite program.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4836953&stc=1&d=1570385530
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4836955&stc=1&d=1570385578
Credits:
Moto G7 Play Telegram Group - https://t.me/motog7play
ashu7073 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...ed-device-development/9-0-dot-os-3-0-t3952035
Dil3mm4 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...escendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578
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Vai dar certo mano, estamos juntos nessa.

Eliseu Fonseca said:
Vai dar certo mano, estamos juntos nessa.
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im testing a android q gsi now ill keep you guys posted if im succesfull

Linuxassassin said:
im testing a android q gsi now ill keep you guys posted if im succesfull
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did it work ? i have no luck with the Q roms

thenatti said:
did it work ? i have no luck with the Q roms
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it bootloops at the moment ill try decrypting my phone maybe that will help ill keep you guys posted

Linuxassassin said:
it bootloops at the moment ill try decrypting my phone maybe that will help ill keep you guys posted
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Android q is not bootable I was testing the phh aosp 10 gsi

I tested multiple gsi roms and it seems like any armbinder64 rom boots up just fine. Of course i didn't have time to test a lot of them. I installed a pixel experience rom with gapps and su. Everything works fine as far as i can tell. The notch is horrible

Savinu' said:
I tested multiple gsi roms and it seems like any armbinder64 rom boots up just fine. Of course i didn't have time to test a lot of them. I installed a pixel experience rom with gapps and su. Everything works fine as far as i can tell. The notch is horrible
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here is a thread of gsi that i tested that work with the phone
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g7-play/development/gsi-images-g7-play-t3980807
Lol glad my thread is put to good use lol

New roms!

[HOW-TO] Flash A/B Treble GSI ROMs without TWRP

Android devices can have different designs, so there is no generic command or set of instructions for flashing a GSI to apply to all devices. Specially for Xperias am i writing this Guides for You. So please read carefully...
1. Ensure that You have the following before You start:
Latest Fastboot Version (Or the used fastboot commands may not work)
A Method for disabling Android Verified Boot (Part of the Guide)
An unlocked Bootloader State (Official Instructions HERE)
To Start:
Download the Basic Package from Google: https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image/releases
Download the AOSP Vendor Package from Sony: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/downloads/software-binaries
Open up the Zip Files and place the 3 included Images on Your fastboot destination
Boot Your Device into Fastboot:
Code:
Turn off Your Device and hold VolumeUP while connecting via USB to a PC or use ADB to reboot to fastboot
Disable the verified booting (AVB) by flashing vbmeta.img:
Code:
fastboot --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Flash the Vendor to the Primary A Slot OEM:
Code:
fastboot flash oem_a nameofthesonyoemimage.img
Repeat to flash to the B Slot OEM
Code:
fastboot flash oem_b nameofthesonyoemimage.img
Flash the GSI to the Primary A Slot System:
Code:
fastboot flash system_a system.img
Repeat to flash to the B Slot System
Code:
fastboot flash system_b system.img
Wipe the user data and clear the data from other necessary partitions (for example, user data and system partitions):
Code:
fastboot -w
Reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Additional:
You can use any Android 9+ GSI out of the XDA Forum here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
To get Magisk/Root; just patch Your actual Kernel with the Magisk Manager App and flash the Boot Image together with the GSI (Example below)
Patched Boot Image for Xperia 5 Users: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...isk-v20-3-patched-boot-image-android-t4033547

You could mention Treble support means "since XZ1" (unless hacks)

Hoping to carry this on here, since I own the 1 not the 5 In order to de-google my life, I've decided that I am ready for GSI!
A few notes from my flashing weekend;
Following these instructions, from an unlocked Xperia 1 running stock rom, worked for the following;
ExpressLuke's Havoc 3.0
LineageOS 17.x
Interesting thing. These both install to system in 3 parts (when watching the flash to system.
Any other that I tried (installing in 2 parts) did not seem to work.. but then I am new at this. It's entirely possible that some of these failed because I didn't re-flash stock first.
I was also using a patched boot / kernel with a specific magisk version, which might have played a part. Failed are also (obviously) Pie.
Failed flashes were;
PPH Treble AOSP 9
Havoc 2.9 Official
So far, I've been blown away with Havoc. Of the tons of things I've run in the last 24, I've seen the following issues;
1) Call volume on handset doesn't seem to do anything. (Bluetooth works fine)
2) I had one reboot last evening. Since then solid as a rock.
3) Selection of notification sound for fastmail app didn't take right away
I haven't worked up the courage to try setting up twrp yet, so no recovery. I may give magisk a shot later tonight. I need to back this stuff up somehow!
Thanks to @Miustone for replying and making things easier, and @thatguy222 for the info he provided in the Xperia 5 thread!

charlatan01 said:
Hoping to carry this on here, since I own the 1 not the 5 In order to de-google my life, I've decided that I am ready for GSI!
A few notes from my flashing weekend;
Following these instructions, from an unlocked Xperia 1 running stock rom, worked for the following;
ExpressLuke's Havoc 3.0
LineageOS 17.x
Interesting thing. These both install to system in 3 parts (when watching the flash to system.
Any other that I tried (installing in 2 parts) did not seem to work.. but then I am new at this. It's entirely possible that some of these failed because I didn't re-flash stock first.
I was also using a patched boot / kernel with a specific magisk version, which might have played a part. Failed are also (obviously) Pie.
Failed flashes were;
PPH Treble AOSP 9
Havoc 2.9 Official
So far, I've been blown away with Havoc. Of the tons of things I've run in the last 24, I've seen the following issues;
1) Call volume on handset doesn't seem to do anything. (Bluetooth works fine)
2) I had one reboot last evening. Since then solid as a rock.
3) Selection of notification sound for fastmail app didn't take right away
I haven't worked up the courage to try setting up twrp yet, so no recovery. I may give magisk a shot later tonight. I need to back this stuff up somehow!
Thanks to @Miustone for replying and making things easier, and @thatguy222 for the info he provided in the Xperia 5 thread!
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Thanks for Your great Feedback! Glad i was able to help out Think i will add some stuff to the Guides soon. Wonder if i get Contributer Status now :silly:

Miustone said:
Android devices can have different designs, so there is no generic command or set of instructions for flashing a GSI to apply to all devices. Check with the manufacturer of the Android device for explicit flashing instructions. Use the following steps as a general guideline:
1. Ensure that the Device has the following:
Treblized
A method for unlocking devices (so they can be flashed using fastboot)
A method for disabling verify boot (for example, vboot 1.0 or AVB)
An unlocked state to make it flashable via fastboot (To ensure that you have the latest version of fastboot, build it from the Android source tree.)
2. Disable verify boot.
3. Erase the current system partition, then flash the GSI to the system partition.
4. Wipe the user data and clear the data from other necessary partitions (for example, user data and system partitions).
5. Reboot the device.
To Start:
Download the Basic Package from Google: https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image/releases
Open up the Zip File and place the 2 Images on Your fastboot destination
Boot Your Device into Fastboot:
Code:
Turn off Your Device and hold VolumeUP while connecting via USB to a PC
Disable verify boot (AVB) by flashing vbmeta.img:
Code:
fastboot --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
Erase and flash the GSI to the system partition:
Code:
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system system.img
Wipe the user data and clear the data from other necessary partitions (for example, user data and system partitions):
Code:
fastboot -w
Reboot:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Additional:
You can use any Android 9+ GSI out of the XDA Forum here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development
To get Magisk/Root; just patch Your actual Kernel with the Magisk Manager App and flash the Boot Image together with the GSI (Example below)
Patched Boot Image for Xperia 5 Users: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...isk-v20-3-patched-boot-image-android-t4033547
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Please, try to install gcam in lineageos 17!
What happen with drm keys when you flash other roms? I love sound settings of sony ui and settings of display.

I haven't been confident in the gcam build for the 1, but I'm quite pleased with open camera thus far.
The only DRM issue I'm aware of is widevine level dropping. I'm perfectly happy with my unlocked 1.

charlatan01 said:
I haven't been confident in the gcam build for the 1, but I'm quite pleased with open camera thus far.
The only DRM issue I'm aware of is widevine level dropping. I'm perfectly happy with my unlocked 1.
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Did you notice any degradation in photo / video quality on stock ROM with the bootloader unlocked?
I'm considering unlocking my X1, but I want to know if the consequences are as bad as they used to be a few years ago with the Z2 and Z3.

MeltdownSpectre said:
Did you notice any degradation in photo / video quality on stock ROM with the bootloader unlocked?
I'm considering unlocking my X1, but I want to know if the consequences are as bad as they used to be a few years ago with the Z2 and Z3.
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As soon as I unlocked I went to a custom ROM, so I didn't test on stock. Sorry. I think there are some people in the ROM section that said pics looked good. They definitely confirmed there was no green or blue tint like there was with those other devices

Just finished flashing, thank you so much with the tutorial. At the -w step, it didn't seem to find the /userdata, and I tried to skip the part and just reboot. After what seems like a bootloop, it automatically rebooted to "Android Recovery" which I assume is a part of the gsi? It prompted me to wipe data and I did, and it booted!

So, a Generic System Image is just a generic version of Android? Essentially then, I could flash other ROMS - some of whom are listed in this thread (Havoc etc) and get a brand new experience? It doesn't say so here in the thread, but I'm guessing I need to unlock my bootloader - correct?

Chima2 said:
So, a Generic System Image is just a generic version of Android? Essentially then, I could flash other ROMS - some of whom are listed in this thread (Havoc etc) and get a brand new experience? It doesn't say so here in the thread, but I'm guessing I need to unlock my bootloader - correct?
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Yes

does sd card still work?

Just curious, does auto brightness work out of the box for Xperia 1? Using havoc 3.5 on xz2, and autobrightness is the main thing not working for me.

Updated the Thread. No need for the vbmeta Image with Havoc 3.5 (Official GSI with GApps)! Means a more secure Device somehow...

I'm building Overlays for the Xperia 1 & 5 if anyone is willed to grab me the FrameworksResCommon.apk overlay from your device in /vendor/overlay
I need to decompile it, so You can do it anyways if You are willed to. I also need the build fingerprint from the build prop. It should say anything like:
ro.vendor.build.fingerprint=Sony......
The next step for GSIs on our Xperias! I will also look into a GCam Mod for our Devices! Installing Ubuntu 20.04 now...

Beetle84 said:
Just curious, does auto brightness work out of the box for Xperia 1? Using havoc 3.5 on xz2, and autobrightness is the main thing not working for me.
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Yes bro never had an issue with that.

Thread updated with new Instructions. Added the flashing to A/B without changing the Slot. Added also the flashing of SONYs AOSP Vendors to A/B. Enjoy
PS: Did that as preparation for the MARS_SOM BETA2. Got stunning results with that SOM and PHH AOSP 10... Check it out <3

Can we use also Havoc OS 3.6 then bro and does it have bugs ?

Pandemic said:
Can we use also Havoc OS 3.6 then bro and does it have bugs ?
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Works just fine like the latest PHH AOSP Versions with passing SafetyNet. I recommend using My latest Guide here to use it. Things that don't Work yet are:
-VoLTE
-Always on Display
-Camera Button
-HDR 4K native Video Playback in Apps
I recommend using Open Camera with CameraAPI2 enabled in the settings since we don't have GCam. Otherwise it's fine to use...

Miustone said:
Works just fine like the latest PHH AOSP Versions with passing SafetyNet. I recommend using My latest Guide here to use it. Things that don't Work yet are:
-VoLTE
-Always on Display
-Camera Button
-HDR 4K native Video Playback in Apps
I recommend using Open Camera with CameraAPI2 enabled in the settings since we don't have GCam. Otherwise it's fine to use...
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@Miustone do you have telegram btw ? Sorry for OT

Question Does the X3 Pro support project treble?

I'm looking into buying a Poco X3 Pro in the next few days and I'm wondering if I could try loading a Havoc OS GSI onto it once there's a twrp for it. I really don't like mi ui lol.

Our phone seem to work well with gsi roms. I have tried Havoc, Crdroid and Caos. They are all successfully flashed via fastbootd. One common bug of these gsi roms is broken sound but they can be fixed by installing Viper4Android through Magisk. Get the arm64-bgN-userdebug (with gapp and magisk supported) version. The link for havoc-arm64-bgN-userdebug.img is https://sourceforge.net/projects/braiagsi/files/HavocOS/4.3/ .
I have been using Havoc as my daily driver. It is stable and smooth and no bug (except dt2w not working which is a feature not bug) noticed so far for my type of usage.

hey @jngiag, would it be fine if you could give just a brief steps on how to flash one of these roms?​

xelrix said:
hey @jngiag, would it be fine if you could give just a brief steps on how to flash one of these roms?​
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Sure. This is what I have done:-
1) OrangeFox Recovery -> format data
2) In Pc
./fastboot devices
./fastboot reboot fastboot
./fastboot erase system
./fastboot flash system havoc-arm64-bgN-userdebug.img
./fastboot flash boot boot_magisk.img (boot_magisk.img prepared separately)
./fastboot reboot
3) Fix
a) Magisk -> Update magisk
b) Fix “Device is not Play Protect certified”
-> install Device+ID.apk -> get Google Service Framework (GSF)
-> Go to Google’s Device Registration page here and type your GSF ID on the Android ID box and tap Register
c) Viper4Android -> Magisk -> flash ViperFX_Android11.zip -> flash Ainur Narsil
-> Setting -> Phh Treble Settings -> Qualcomm features -> use alternate audio policy (optional for better sound)
d) Refresh Rate Setting -> Qualcomm features -> Misc features -> Force FPS -> [email protected] (optional)

I just flashed HavocOS "bvN" version (minimal). God it's fast without all this crap from xiaomi and google. I can confirm it works as far as I could check for now.
I just wonder - can HavocOS be auto updated ? I haven't found any updater in the OS itself.

jngiag said:
Our phone seem to work well with gsi roms. I have tried Havoc, Crdroid and Caos. They are all successfully flashed via fastbootd. One common bug of these gsi roms is broken sound but they can be fixed by installing Viper4Android through Magisk. Get the arm64-bgN-userdebug (with gapp and magisk supported) version. The link for havoc-arm64-bgN-userdebug.img is https://sourceforge.net/projects/braiagsi/files/HavocOS/4.3/ .
I have been using Havoc as my daily driver. It is stable and smooth and no bug (except dt2w not working which is a feature not bug) noticed so far for my type of usage.
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Does it pass safetynet?

I finally settled on CAOS. A piece of advice to add to @jngiag post:
1. Sound is distorted even after installing Viper4Android. To overcome this problem head to Settings --> Phh Treble Settings --> Misc Features --> check "Disable audio effects".
2. There is a problem with backllight not behaving correctly. To correct this go to Settings --> Phh Treble Settings --> Misc Features --> check "Force alternative backlight scale".
@Linkfire360 - there are 4 ways to pass safety net in CAOS. Go ahead and read --> https://github.com/eremitein/treble-patches/wiki/CAOS11-Project

Thanks guys for the instructions and tips.
I managed to get crDroid 7.5 (crDrom11) flashed crdrom-v306-210425-arm64-bgZ.img. Had to switch from Pbrp recovery to OrangeFox. With Pbrp the fastboot reboot fastboot didn't activate the fastbootd mode. Flashed also the miui boot.img patched by magisk.
Sound works fine, following the above tips. Adaptive brightness is a mess, usually too bright, sometimes too dark, even with the Force alternative backlight scale ticked. But it was like this also on Miui. Phone is encrypted. SE Linux is enforcing, Play store is certified with Magisk Props module and Poco X3 Pro fingerprint. DRMInfo shows L1 Widevine, but Netflix shows L3 and and only SD quality playback. DT2W does not work, even with phh treble settings - xiaomi features - DT2W enabled set. Wifi display - casting screen to Sony ATV works, chromecast also works. Android Auto works. All 4 lenses work with NGCam_7.4.104-v2.0. Charging info seems to be incorrect on lockscreen, when fast charging with original charger. Charging speed seems to be correct.
Haven't yet tested call/call recording/mobile data/NFC contactless payment functionality. Edit: NFC payment works.
Updating to new build with fastboot flash system and wiping cache worked fine.

pryggi said:
Thanks guys for the instructions and tips.
I managed to get crDroid 7.5 (crDrom11) flashed crdrom-v306-210425-arm64-bgZ.img. Had to switch from Pbrp recovery to OrangeFox. With Pbrp the fastboot reboot fastboot didn't activate the fastbootd mode. Flashed also the miui boot.img patched by magisk.
Sound works fine, following the above tips. Adaptive brightness is a mess, usually too bright, sometimes too dark, even with the Force alternative backlight scale ticked. But it was like this also on Miui. Phone is encrypted. SE Linux is enforcing, Play store is certified with Magisk Props module and Poco X3 Pro fingerprint. DRMInfo shows L1 Widevine, but Netflix shows L3 and and only SD quality playback. DT2W does not work, even with phh treble settings - xiaomi features - DT2W enabled set. Wifi display - casting screen to Sony ATV works, chromecast also works. Android Auto works. All 4 lenses work with NGCam_7.4.104-v2.0. Charging info seems to be incorrect on lockscreen, when fast charging with original charger. Charging speed seems to be correct.
Haven't yet tested call/call recording/mobile data/NFC contactless payment functionality. Edit: NFC payment works.
Updating to new build with fastboot flash system and wiping cache worked fine.
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CherishOS also works by dirty flash over HavocOS.
You may also try using the new twrp by just "fastboot boot TWRP-3.5.1-vayu-Nebrassy-1.img" (keep the OrangeFox as permenant recovery) and flash it like normal recovery. Use fastbootd with OrangeFox as a combination if necessary. If gapp could be flashed separately (as what I tried on vanilla Arrow), more choices of gsi roms (vanilla version) will be available then.

Anyone attempted installing gsi rom with 12.0.6 vendor? Any new issue?

Can we flash gsi directly from twrp ?

AmmarHaseeb said:
Can we flash gsi directly from twrp ?
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No, phone has to be in fastbootd mode, where you can get with "fastboot reboot fastboot" command. You have to have quite recent fastboot binary/exe which supports this - download latest Android platform tools. Also the recovery on the phone has to support fastbootd, OrangeFox does.

xelrix said:
Anyone attempted installing gsi rom with 12.0.6 vendor? Any new issue?
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I tried the vanilla version of Crdroid (crdrom-v306-210428-arm64-bvZ) and flashed gapp separately using new twrp. No issue from vendor 12.0.6. Very nice rom.

jngiag said:
I tried the vanilla version of Crdroid (crdrom-v306-210428-arm64-bvZ) and flashed gapp separately using new twrp. No issue from vendor 12.0.6. Very nice rom.
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I flashed the Crdrom version with gapps. It has the Google Phone app by default. I can't seems to find the call recording functionality in there. Maybe not available in my region. Does the vanilla phone app have call recording?
Anyhow, 3rd party Cube ACR seems to record okay.
My banking apps work, streaming apps DisneyPlus and Prime Video work too. Only regrets so far is the Widevine L3 and SD quality in Netflix and the bad adaptive brightness behaviour.
Crdrom11 GSI seems to have a dedicated xda thread too:
[UNOFFICIAL] crDroid R Mod //crDRom11
crDroid 7.16 Your warranty is now void! We're not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in...
forum.xda-developers.com

Will any GSI work ex. those from Phh's list or it has to be "modified" first to work with X3 Pro?
I'm thinking about flashing Pixel Experience+ (or normal) from Braialindo repo
Also - is 90hz max or is 120hz also available somewhere?
Thanks

pryggi said:
I flashed the Crdrom version with gapps. It has the Google Phone app by default. I can't seems to find the call recording functionality in there. Maybe not available in my region. Does the vanilla phone app have call recording?
Anyhow, 3rd party Cube ACR seems to record okay.
My banking apps work, streaming apps DisneyPlus and Prime Video work too. Only regrets so far is the Widevine L3 and SD quality in Netflix and the bad adaptive brightness behaviour.
Crdrom11 GSI seems to have a dedicated xda thread too:
[UNOFFICIAL] crDroid R Mod //crDRom11
crDroid 7.16 Your warranty is now void! We're not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I can't answer you as I have moved to another rom. Likely it should be the same as the gapp version. CrDroid must be very popular and good to have a dedicated thread on it.
Th3 Ant said:
Will any GSI work ex. those from Phh's list or it has to be "modified" first to work with X3 Pro?
I'm thinking about flashing Pixel Experience+ (or normal) from Braialindo repo
Also - is 90hz max or is 120hz also available somewhere?
Thanks
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Not all the gsi roms in Phh's list will work with our phone without modication. 90hz or 120hz setting is available.

jngiag said:
Not all the gsi roms in Phh's list will work with our phone without modication. 90hz or 120hz setting is available.
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Is it possible to know which one do work without flashing them first? Or is it just trial and error?

Th3 Ant said:
Is it possible to know which one do work without flashing them first? Or is it just trial and error?
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It is trial and error. There are more not working uaually end up in boot loader or boot loop mode. So far my known list of working gsi are:
1) Havoc (Braialindo)
2) Cherish (Braialindo) - Only if dirty flashed over Havoc
3) Crdroid R Mod (eremitein)
4) Caos (eremitein)
Version : arm64-bgz; arm64-bvz; arm64-ab-gapps; similar but vanilla version
Please share if you have additional.

pryggi said:
No, phone has to be in fastbootd mode, where you can get with "fastboot reboot fastboot" command. You have to have quite recent fastboot binary/exe which supports this - download latest Android platform tools. Also the recovery on the phone has to support fastbootd, OrangeFox does.
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Just one doubt sir , can we restore a orangefox backup after flashing GSI ?

AmmarHaseeb said:
Just one doubt sir , can we restore a orangefox backup after flashing GSI ?
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Hi, OrangeFox didn't have access to data partition, so I doubt the full restore will work. I have not tested restore nor backup. Maybe it works with the new TWRP? Anyone willing to test? I already started to use this as my primary device, so do not want to experiment anymore.
Second Crdrom charge cycle with 1 sim, seems to give about 12-13h SOT, over 2 day period for my usage.

How To Guide Install any custom ROM on ROG Phone 5 / 5s (GSI)

Install any GSI on your ROG Phone 5​​First of all I want to say that I am NOT responsible of anything you do to your device.​
What is a GSI?
A generic system image (GSI) is a system image with adjusted configurations for Android devices. It's considered a pure Android implementation with unmodified Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code that any Android device running Android 8.1 or higher can run successfully.
GSIs are used for running VTS and CTS-on-GSI tests. The system image of an Android device is replaced with a GSI then tested with the Vendor Test Suite (VTS) and the Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) to ensure that the device implements vendor interfaces correctly with the latest version of Android.
What GSI do I install?
There are multiple GSI you can choose (AOSP, LineageOS, Pixel Experience, ProtonAOSP, etc).
Here is a list of every GSI you can install: Generic System Image (GSI) list
For ROG Phone 5, you need to choose a A/B partition style and arm64 architecture GSI.
How do I install a GSI?
First of all, make a backup of your device (optional):
In the Settings app: "Settings > System > Backup > Backup now" or "Settings > System > Local backup"
In TWRP (TWRP for ROG Phone 5/5s): "Backup > select Data and Super > Swipe to backup"
And unlock the phone using the app in the official site: AsusUnlock_1.0.0.7_210127_fulldpi.apk
Factory reset your phone in recovery or Android
Now, reboot your phone into fastboot mode (shutdown then press Volume up + Power)
Connect the phone to the PC with the side port of the phone
Make sure you have ADB and Fastboot installed, if not install this: Minimal ADB and Fastboot or this: Android SDK Platform Tools latest
Download the vbmeta and extract it: vbmeta.img
Now flash everything:
In a command prompt, type the following commands:
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot erase system
fastboot -w flash system yourgsi.img
Replace yourgsi.img with the GSI you want to install
Now reboot your phone:
fastboot reboot
And that's it! You successfully installed a GSI on your ROG Phone 5!​
Common problems:​
Not enough space to resize system partition?​
If when you try to flash the GSI you get this error:
Resizing 'system' FAILED (remote: 'Not enough space to resize partition')
Then that means that your GSI is too big.
But don't worry, there is a solution!
Just type this before flashing the GSI:
fastboot delete-logical-partition product
This will delete the product partition and let enough space for the GSI.

Including Android 12 gsi? Has anybody tried this on this phone?

chairman011 said:
Including Android 12 gsi? Has anybody tried this on this phone?
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Hi,
I installed a Android 12 GSI on my device and it worked. I recommend you Pixel Experience (choose arm64-ab-vndklite I recommend)

Alex2008Ex said:
Hi,
I installed a Android 12 GSI on my device and it worked. I recommend you Pixel Experience (choose arm64-ab-vndklite I recommend)
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Any known bugs / issues you've noticed so far ?

JazonX said:
Any known bugs / issues you've noticed so far ?
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Yes, on every GSI, the integrated phone speaker (for calls) doesn’t work. I didn’t noticed any other issues for the moment (not anymore with A12)
For the moment, only the fingerprint scanner, ROG specific features and secondary cameras are not working

Alex2008Ex said:
Yes, on every GSI, the integrated phone speaker (for calls) doesn’t work. I didn’t noticed any other issues for the moment
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Ouch, So permanently on headsets ?

Sorry noob question
If I flash pixel experience android 11, armoury crate or dirac service still exist?

JazonX said:
Ouch, So permanently on headsets ?
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I don’t know if we can use jack or Bluetooth headsets for calls but it doesn’t work directly on the phone.
Maybe it is possible to modify the /vendor partition to repair the problem(s)

Devaanp said:
Sorry noob question
If I flash pixel experience android 11, armoury crate or dirac service still exist?
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No. This is a clean Android with Google pixel interface so Asus or ROG services are not installed by default like for example RGB on the back doesn’t work (I don’t know if it is possible to install them)

Alex2008Ex said:
No. This is a clean Android with Google pixel interface so Asus or ROG services are not installed by default like for example RGB on the back doesn’t work (I don’t know if it is possible to install them)
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I'll think twice before flashing then, since RGB and dirac service doesn't work
Armoury crate can replace with kernel manager, but idk about RGB control apps

Alex2008Ex said:
Hi,
I installed a Android 12 GSI on my device and it worked. I recommend you Pixel Experience (choose arm64-ab-vndklite I recommend)
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Awesome thank you I'm going to give it a shot do you have root working or are you just testing it out I think I'll test it out for a few days thank you for the response and the recommendation.

Forgot to ask, how to get back to ROG rom again? after flashing GSI?

Devaanp said:
Forgot to ask, how to get back to ROG rom again? after flashing GSI?
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You can flash a RAW Rom in Fastboot to revert to stock anytime.

JazonX said:
You can flash a RAW Rom in Fastboot to revert to stock anytime.
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Okay thanks, I'll try

chairman011 said:
Awesome thank you I'm going to give it a shot do you have root working or are you just testing it out I think I'll test it out for a few days thank you for the response and the recommendation.
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Hi, you can use Magisk it works. Flash the apk in twrp it is the easiest (flash the apk after flashing system and before rebooting to system because encryption doesn't work) or use boot.img method.

Hey, good job on the tutorial but I was wondering whether you found a way to activate haptics and/or the audio jack

vinotux said:
Hey, good job on the tutorial but I was wondering whether you found a way to activate haptics and/or the audio jack
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Hey, you can maybe copy the files from the vendor of the official firmware on the GSI but I don’t know what files and if it works.

Can I install android 10 or 9 on my Asus ROG phone 5?

HunterTik said:
Can I install android 10 or 9 on my Asus ROG phone 5?
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Yes I think.

Alex2008Ex said:
Install any GSI on your ROG Phone 5​​First of all I want to say that I am NOT responsible of anything you do to your device.​
What is a GSI?
A generic system image (GSI) is a system image with adjusted configurations for Android devices. It's considered a pure Android implementation with unmodified Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code that any Android device running Android 8.1 or higher can run successfully.
GSIs are used for running VTS and CTS-on-GSI tests. The system image of an Android device is replaced with a GSI then tested with the Vendor Test Suite (VTS) and the Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) to ensure that the device implements vendor interfaces correctly with the latest version of Android.
What GSI do I install?
There are multiple GSI you can choose (AOSP, LineageOS, Pixel Experience, ProtonAOSP, etc).
Here is a list of every GSI you can install: Generic System Image (GSI) list
For ROG Phone 5, you need to choose a A/B partition style and arm64 architecture GSI.
How do I install a GSI?
First of all, make a backup of your device (optional):
In the Settings app: "Settings > System > Backup > Backup now" or "Settings > System > Local backup"
In TWRP (TWRP for ROG Phone 5/5s): "Backup > select Data and Super > Swipe to backup"
And unlock the phone using the app in the official site: AsusUnlock_1.0.0.7_210127_fulldpi.apk
Factory reset your phone in recovery or Android
Now, reboot your phone into fastboot mode (shutdown then press Volume up + Power)
Connect the phone to the PC with the side port of the phone
Make sure you have ADB and Fastboot installed, if not install this: Minimal ADB and Fastboot or this: Android SDK Platform Tools latest
Download the vbmeta and extract it: vbmeta.img
Now flash everything:
In a command prompt, type the following commands:
fastboot reboot fastboot
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot erase system
fastboot -w flash system yourgsi.img
Replace yourgsi.img with the GSI you want to install
Now reboot your phone:
fastboot reboot
And that's it! You successfully installed a GSI on your ROG Phone 5!​
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im sorry noob question, what about the peformance increases (longer batery life, less throttling when playing high end games, etc) when i installed the custom rom compare to stock rom on rog phone 5 8/128, is it noticable ?

Tecno spark 7 pro (kf7j) root method[UPDATE: JUNE]

Tecno spark 7 pro (kf7j)
warning: these files have been tested on build with v373(contact if you do not know what this means)
I noticed after uninstalling or disabling the stock launcher, the recents feature for switching between apps get broken, I did find a solution that fixes this by installing this magisk module attached below(PIXELIFY), flash this module through the magisk app and the recents feature will be fixed
## Prerequisite
- Pc with adb and fastboot installed.
## Steps
- Download the files provided below.
- then enable developer options by tapping on build number
- unlock bootloader and enable usb debugging
- open terminal and type adb reboot bootloader
- type ``fastboot devices`` to check device is attached
- ``fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_boot.img
- ``fastboot flash vbmeta vbmta.img
- ``fastboot reboot
- **Done**
More info at
GitHub - ianoz9114/tecno-kf7j
Contribute to ianoz9114/tecno-kf7j development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
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Thanks for the guide boss .
I've installed several Android 12 GSIs on my Infinix Note 7, but I can't get round corners when opening or switching apps (except with lawnchair). Please d'you know how I could? Maybe a magisk module? Or even a GSI?
Thanks again.

VicKrypt said:
Thanks for the guide boss .
I've installed several Android 12 GSIs on my Infinix Note 7, but I can't get round corners when opening or switching apps (except with lawnchair). Please d'you know how I could? Maybe a magisk module? Or even a GSI?
Thanks again.
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Try crDroid GSI ROMs they are perfect and is working fluently with default launcher, plus lots of customizations

I accidentally used this in my tecno spark 7 kf6 and now it is automatically restarting at boot logo