Question Can I root my Poco X3 Pro with the default MIUI rom? - Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
First of all. I have a Poco X3 Pro with 8GB RAM and 256GB Storage. MIUI is v12.5.2.0 (RJUEUXM). Model says M2102J20SG. I Have bought my phone 8 months ago and yesterday I decided to unlock it, mistakenly thinking that would let me disable the Xiaomi apps I do not like.
TL; DR:
1) Can I root my phone with stock rom?
2) Can I disable Xiaomi apps on stock rom if I root it?
3) Any suggestions for me with priority on stability over performance?
I have not been involved in rooting a phone in many years. The last android phone I had and rooted was a ZTE Blade and I mean the first Blade, which was like over a decade ago. After that I did a mistake to go on iPhone and then on an LG G6, that never made me feel like I needed to root it honestly.
The main reason I want to root my phone is to debloat it safely, removing/freezing/disabling quite a lot of Xiaomi's extra software, that I just do not want on my phone. MIUI seems quite enjoyable to me, although I have to admit, due to how I am worried that updating it will make my phone more sluggy and will affect battery life, I have yet to ever update it, still being on version 12.5.2.0.
I honestly would not mind to use a custom rom, but my preference is always stability over performance, except if that would offer me extra battery life and the current MIUI's battery life is beyond excellent in my experience, but maybe because LG G6's battery life was never that good since the day I bought it. I am definitely open to suggestions, about the course of action you people think I should take.
You can use adb commands to disable apps, but speaking from experience, you can only disable so much before things start to break, and some of the most annoying things (to me) cannot be disabled without breaking something. Also, when you update the system, all disabled things will most likely re-enable and you have to do the whole process all over again.
If you like MIUI, uninstall apps that can be uninstalled normally and use it as it is, or (and I highly recommend it) install custom ROM. If you want stability, ArrowOS or Crdroid is what you should take a look at. ArrowOS comes with gapps, while Crdroid offers tons of customization and comes as Vanilla (you can flash gapps seperately, if you want).
You sure can root your phone with stock Miui. However, you need to unlock the bootloader, first. It implies loosing all your current data. After that is done, I see no point in running stock miui, I'd go for xiaomi.eu's stable or any of the AOSP roms currently available.
I'm currently running latest crDRoid, which I'm quite enjoying. It's based of LineageOS with added tweaks and is shipped without gapps - you must installed after flashing the ROM.
Make sure you understand the process:
1. Unlock bootloader - you must wait for the 7 days to do so.
2. Flash a recovery. I suggest looking for a beta of a recovery that supports Android 12 decryption, try Nebrassy's TWRP
3. Flash your preferred ROM
4. Root it with Magisk+useful modules: safetynetfix, gms doze, etc.
Enjoy.
- Regards,
Popletenec said:
You can use adb commands to disable apps, but speaking from experience, you can only disable so much before things start to break, and some of the most annoying things (to me) cannot be disabled without breaking something. Also, when you update the system, all disabled things will most likely re-enable and you have to do the whole process all over again.
If you like MIUI, uninstall apps that can be uninstalled normally and use it as it is, or (and I highly recommend it) install custom ROM. If you want stability, ArrowOS or Crdroid is what you should take a look at. ArrowOS comes with gapps, while Crdroid offers tons of customization and comes as Vanilla (you can flash gapps seperately, if you want).
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No, adb commands is something I definitely do not want to do. I want the system to allow me to actually disable something, without any sort of "brute forcing", mostly cause like you mentioned, I am worried of breaking things. I do not per se dislike google apps, but honestly if I can have as less as possible, it would be better for me. I will look into both the custom roms you mentioned, thank you =)
aurocha said:
You sure can root your phone with stock Miui. However, you need to unlock the bootloader, first. It implies loosing all your current data. After that is done, I see no point in running stock miui, I'd go for xiaomi.eu's stable or any of the AOSP roms currently available.
I'm currently running latest crDRoid, which I'm quite enjoying. It's based of LineageOS with added tweaks and is shipped without gapps - you must installed after flashing the ROM.
Make sure you understand the process:
1. Unlock bootloader - you must wait for the 7 days to do so.
2. Flash a recovery. I suggest looking for a beta of a recovery that supports Android 12 decryption, try Nebrassy's TWRP
3. Flash your preferred ROM
4. Root it with Magisk+useful modules: safetynetfix, gms doze, etc.
Enjoy.
- Regards,
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I unlocked the bootloader just yesterday, so I am done with the first part. I will definitely be checking crDroid, since it seems I can't get rid of MIUI what annoys me the most, which is it's bloatware. I guess since you guys mention to try a custom rom, I should give it a try at least, since i went ahead and unlocked the bootloader anyway. Thank you for the suggestion!
Popletenec said:
Also, when you update the system, all disabled things will most likely re-enable and you have to do the whole process all over again.
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If you uninstall them via ADB on the active user profile they will stay uninstalled even after an update. I did so with 12.5.5 and upgraded to 13.0.1 a while back and they stayed uninstalled.
weltall2 said:
No, adb commands is something I definitely do not want to do. I want the system to allow me to actually disable something, without any sort of "brute forcing", mostly cause like you mentioned, I am worried of breaking things. I do not per se dislike google apps, but honestly if I can have as less as possible, it would be better for me. I will look into both the custom roms you mentioned, thank you =)
I unlocked the bootloader just yesterday, so I am done with the first part. I will definitely be checking crDroid, since it seems I can't get rid of MIUI what annoys me the most, which is it's bloatware. I guess since you guys mention to try a custom rom, I should give it a try at least, since i went ahead and unlocked the bootloader anyway. Thank you for the suggestion!
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You could also try XiaomiEU rom, which is basically what you want: debloated MIUI. But to have true control over the apps and features you want, rom like Crdroid is the way to go.
Oh I have seen Xiaomi EU mentioned a lot, but I kept thinking it was just the European stock roms. I just looked it up thanks to you and it indeed looks exactly like what I was asking for. I wanted to stay on MIUI cause I really worry that if it is not vanilla, it might cause problems and most importantly battery life ones.
I probably will be trying to go for crDroid, but for now I am worried I might make a mistake. I would hate it if I ended up bricking my phone, since I love Poco X3 Pro.
weltall2 said:
Oh I have seen Xiaomi EU mentioned a lot, but I kept thinking it was just the European stock roms. I just looked it up thanks to you and it indeed looks exactly like what I was asking for. I wanted to stay on MIUI cause I really worry that if it is not vanilla, it might cause problems and most importantly battery life ones.
I probably will be trying to go for crDroid, but for now I am worried I might make a mistake. I would hate it if I ended up bricking my phone, since I love Poco X3 Pro.
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Don't worry, you won't brick your phone if you just follow instructions, even then, you would have to do some crazy **** to hard brick your phone, most likely you will just end up with bootloop, which is always fixable by just reflashing the rom.
Read carefully and everything will be fine. I am on ArrowOS since I got the phone, updating regularly, rooting, using magisk modules, zero problems so far. Most of the time, battery life is better since useless bloat won't drain it so much.
Purely for battery life reasons I would personally never suggest switching to a custom rom from MIUI, because with a few ADB commands you can get rid of most of the "useless" bloat. However, if you are concerned about your privacy and don't want to feed Xiaomi with your data, then Lineage would be a good choice as an alternative OS, since at least the official versions are heavily regulated.
The battery life of a debloated MIUI is fantastic, at least in my case.
Ok, this will probably be a bit of a dumb and final question before I jump into the whole custom rome in the next days when I have time. I have seen a lot of times people mentioning TWRP or in general recovery that should be android 12 compatible, rather than the normal v11 provided in the twrp site. crDroid even seems to offer it's own recovery for it's latest android 12.1 version. I am still on Android 11 (MIUI 12.5.2.0). Does that mean I need to first update my phone to the latest MIUI to upgrade my software to android 12, or the recovery is backwards compatible?
I would definitely update to latest stock rom, then flash recovery and install ROM.
Hi!! I'm on the same situation here, coming from a Poco 1 (which is being really hard to let go) to a Poco x3 Pro so this thread is being really useful to me cause I'm basically on the same dilemma, stock vs custom?
I always used custom but when I bought my Poco 1 there was an automated script that unbloated the phone so I did that and stayed with the stock with no issues at all in this 3 years of use.
Now, for the poco x3, the only way of doing the same is by going app by app and removing it through ADB which, as you mentioned, is not that good if you are not sure what to remove so that made me think of going to a custom rom. I mean, I just installed it and all that xiaomi junk is removed.
What I didn't know is that the EU version was debloated so that could be a good option for me but, here's my questionk besides de bloated apps, which is the diference between EU and Global roms? Are they target for the same version of the phone or I could have like NFC disable or radio issues? Cause I though there were different version of the stock roms cause the hardware was diferent between devices.
Popletenec said:
I would definitely update to latest stock rom, then flash recovery and install ROM.
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Ok, first I am going to let the updater do it's job finally and then the rest. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
zorak20 said:
What I didn't know is that the EU version was debloated so that could be a good option for me but, here's my questionk besides de bloated apps, which is the diference between EU and Global roms? Are they target for the same version of the phone or I could have like NFC disable or radio issues? Cause I though there were different version of the stock roms cause the hardware was diferent between devices.
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Just to point out, Xiaomi EU is in a way a custom rom. The Xiaomi.EU community taken the Chinese rom, that has less bloat and more features, translating it and sharing it to people. Just because it it called debloated, that does not mean it does not come with the same Xiaomi Apps. It is still MIUI and that means some Xiaomi apps will still be impossible to disable and also apps like the Xiaomi Security that will softbrick your phone if disabled, still is needed and will cause the same thing in the Xiaomi.EU rom.
It is the main reason I am thinking of trying crDroid, or else like you said, I would not mind just a debloated stock rom, since afar from all the needed Xiaomi apps, MIUI seems quite enjoyable to me. If you check their forums though, you will see even the Xiaomi.EU has it's own problems.
weltall2 said:
Ok, first I am going to let the updater do it's job finally and then the rest. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Just to point out, Xiaomi EU is in a way a custom rom. The Xiaomi.EU community taken the Chinese rom, that has less bloat and more features, translating it and sharing it to people. Just because it it called debloated, that does not mean it does not come with the same Xiaomi Apps. It is still MIUI and that means some Xiaomi apps will still be impossible to disable and also apps like the Xiaomi Security that will softbrick your phone if disabled, still is needed and will cause the same thing in the Xiaomi.EU rom.
It is the main reason I am thinking of trying crDroid, or else like you said, I would not mind just a debloated stock rom, since afar from all the needed Xiaomi apps, MIUI seems quite enjoyable to me. If you check their forums though, you will see even the Xiaomi.EU has it's own problems.
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Ohhhh I see! I think I'll try crDroid too and Arrow, as long as it's debloated, the IR works as long with the radio and the nfc, I'm happy.
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What to do after warranty period
Hello, I currently own a Samsung S8+. SM-G955F It is still under warranty so it is all stock and official. But I want to root it after the warranty period is over. I do not want to risk even a single chance of bootlooping or bricking my phone, so I ask for 100% guaranteed success. I would like to get TWRP as custom recovery and use Magisk systemless root. Tell me if that is possible. I do not want to harm my device in any way. At last, I will not install a custom rom on my phone since that will cause thing I am not aware of. I would like it stock rooted.
Better no root. it is not worth it, if you do not want ads use Blokada app
KirbyFan64 said: Hello, I currently own a Samsung S8+. SM-G955F It is still under warranty so it is all stock and official. But I want to root it after the warranty period is over. I do not want to risk even a single chance of bootlooping or bricking my phone, so I ask for 100% guaranteed success. I would like to get TWRP as custom recovery and use Magisk systemless root. Tell me if that is possible. I do not want to harm my device in any way. At last, I will not install a custom rom on my phone since that will cause thing I am not aware of. I would like it stock rooted. Click to expand... Click to collapse I have installed Alexis Rom 6 and the phone is incredibly customizable and faster with better battery life than stock. It also comes with magisk preinstalled. It also has some mods like dolby atmos, which make a difference. My experience was really good, with stock rom the phone started to lag bad... I have followed this video to install the rom, from stock status. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_h10lUiUxE&t=294s
Alexis is a good dev. Many roms of him flashable. But root is not good for safety and security. Important these days. Custom roms always bugs and problems. And you destroy your battery with lots of flashing. As you read a lot of people have problems, losses imei number. S8 with android pie beta is gorgeous and runs well. good battery. New opportunities. download updat zip. go to stock recovery, update zip, wait, reboot. You will not regret
popab said: I have installed Alexis Rom 6 and the phone is incredibly customizable and faster with better battery life than stock. It also comes with magisk preinstalled. It also has some mods like dolby atmos, which make a difference. My experience was really good, with stock rom the phone started to lag bad... I have followed this video to install the rom, from stock status. &t=294s Click to expand... Click to collapse Thanks but like I said, I do not want to install any custom rom. Stock will do just fine for me. But I will think about it.
Working GSI ROMs on Mi Note 10 Lite / toco
As the title says, here's a list of some GSI's i have tested so far... but first for some story. Bought the phone in summer, it's quite nice but has its own issues like no kernel source BUT since we can unlock the device and actually play around, oh boy it has been fun. On the course of few hours and many downloads later I have a small list of GSI's that worked! Every GSI I have mentioned REQUIRE device specific patch(es)!!! For that you have to root. ----------------------WORKING GSI's------------------------- BlissROM - It boots and functions quite fast Cons: no included Gapps Flashing any system editing patch results in "Phone is booting" homescreen. https://sourceforge.net/projects/treblerom/files/BLESS/2020.09.21/ 3.5 jack, VoLTE, Bluetooth, ComboFix patches are required, flash with Magisk manager DO NOT USE FixLagSmooth HavocOS 3.7 and 3.6 - Work and can be daily driven 3.6 requires FixLagSmooth patch MUST root and apply all linked patches (don't use FixLagSmooth on 3.7, you can but no need) https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...rom-how-to-install-android-10-gsi-mi-t4126223 AOSP Android 10 based - Also does work and requires patching https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...rom-how-to-install-android-10-gsi-mi-t4126223 HydrogenOS Android 10 - Works Has few bugs No Google services https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/gsi/HydrogenOS/ ----------------------COMMUNITY REPORTED GSI's------------------------- Android 11 GSI - Reported to be functional by HumptyPotato47, thanks mate! No Gapps as of now NikGapps exist for Android 11, search XDA for it! Requires more testing... https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases/tag/v300.f ----------------------MAYBE WORKING GSI's------------------------- OxygenOS 10 GSI - Seems to work.. sorta First boot after exiting fastboot causes the phone to reboot Second boot will loop https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/gsi/OxygenOS/ ----------------------NON FUNCTIONAL GSI's------------------------- You tell me ...I did find a very nice list of GSI ROMs to try out more, here's the link: https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list ----------------------FLASHING GSI------------------------- If you test one then don't hesitate with replying which one, about the experience, bugs and how you installed it. My method of installing was this: 1. Make sure to have the new adb commandline that supports fastbootd mode 2. Drop the GSI .img file in /adb directory for ease 3. Make sure you're running MIUI with unlocked bootloader and USB debugging enabled 3.5 MAKE SURE you get a GSI ROM with Gapps as existing TWRP isn't fully functional 4. GSI you should have must be AB partition!!! Once all set then follow the next commands >adb reboot bootloader >fastboot -w >fastboot reboot fastboot >fastboot erase system >fastboot flash system "GSI-ROM-name-without-quotes".img >fastboot reboot bootloader >fastboot reboot ----------------------SETTING UP GSI------------------------- Once all that is complete it should boot, if not then that specific GSI does not work. Also a thing worth mentioning! Whenever I boot this phone to fastbootd Windows keeps forgetting what driver it was which requires few extra clicks in device manager to set it up for fastbootd use. Including an image with simple to follow instructions if you have the same issue. >fastboot boot twrp.img Once in TWRP you should be able to access internal storage with your computer, drag Magisk.zip over and flash. Don't forget to wipe cache! If it boots normally then root was successful, now apply the linked patch and reboot once again. Since we are playing with GSI: Head to Settings Find Phh Treble Settings Misc features Check Disable audio effect. -- DISABLE IT AFTER PATCHING!!! IMPORTANT!!! I only tested Havoc and Bliss for a long period, IF one of my mentioned GSI's or others require more patches then I have linked headphone jack and Bluetooth audio patches too. Combo fix should do the trick thought so your mileage may vary. ----------------------HELP US------------------------- IF you find more working GSI's then tell us and I will make sure to add them to the main post so it won't get clogged under other comments!
Update on 05.10.2020 GMT+3 Bliss ROM GSI As only a day or two have passed I already encountered few issues. > You cannot remove screenshot sounds, even when fully muted > Data drain is something interesting I've noticed, consumption compared to MIUI is higher. > When using the gesture navigation it is a bit buggy when using quick side swipe for multitasking. Positive notes! > It is stupid fast > Battery life is good > GCam is amazing > 99% of the customization options work perfectly > Fast charging modes and such work perfectly Neutral stuff... > No FOD, thanks for closed source > whenever you take a picture or a screenshot and have Blutetooth audio connected, it pauses and plays out loud via speaker. No music leaks out
this phone is born dead, no developer cares about it.
alsartawi said: this phone is born dead, no developer cares about it. Click to expand... Click to collapse Sad truth but won't stop others from working on it. Eventually we might get a kernel source
Kevin Soosaar said: Sad truth but won't stop others from working on it. Eventually we might get a kernel source Click to expand... Click to collapse i would pay to see a stable custom rom for this phone, i really loved it.
alsartawi said: i would pay to see a stable custom rom for this phone, I really loved it. Click to expand... Click to collapse Havoc OS and Bliss ROM are both quite stable, albeit with Bliss you don't get Gapps which is a huge bummer to most users. Personally I just installed MicroG services and use Aurora store with anonymous "account". When I tried to flash Gapps with TWRP I ended up soft bricking ROM so it was required to restore stock and try again. Of course there's no need if you can still use fastbootd.
Kevin Soosaar said: Havoc OS and Bliss ROM are both quite stable, albeit with Bliss you don't get Gapps which is a huge bummer to most users. Personally I just installed MicroG services and use Aurora store with anonymous "account". When I tried to flash Gapps with TWRP I ended up soft bricking ROM so it was required to restore stock and try again. Of course there's no need if you can still use fastbootd. Click to expand... Click to collapse does FOD works on Havoc OS? edit: sorry i just read that it's not working.
alsartawi said: does FOD works on Havoc OS? Click to expand... Click to collapse FOD is not working as the driver sources are not public, reverse engineering is not possible too afaik. Everything else works.
Should i send this phone back to Amazon? Seriously, last night i bought it, thinking about to install some custom rom, but if there are no developers caring of it, i might returb the phone to the seller...
IMO MIUI EU is better then GSI roms. Everything works. Got rid of most chinese crap. You can use Magisk. Have nice features (MIUI in general). The only thing i dont like -mine turns on WIFI byitself dotn know how it happens... but it happens when i sleep. china collecting logs? https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/ar...earch-and-browsing-data-china-researcher-says
afigienas said: IMO MIUI EU is better then GSI roms. Everything works. Got rid of most chinese crap. You can use Magisk. Have nice features (MIUI in general). The only thing i dont like -mine turns on WIFI byitself dotn know how it happens... but it happens when i sleep. china collecting logs? https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/ar...earch-and-browsing-data-china-researcher-says Click to expand... Click to collapse Literally the main reason I made this post is to help others who are interested to use GSI ROM's on their devices. I do agree that MIUI has some decent features and I did use Xiaomu.eu before but it was so buggy. In the end I love customizing the device however I like it so MIUI is just not for me. Either way I might try to negotiate with Amazon to get a refund as touch and Bluetooth problems still persist. Fun fact, on Bliss the edge detection is pretty good and not as aggressive or straight out bad.
Simon_19 said: Seriously, last night i bought it, thinking about to install some custom rom, but if there are no developers caring of it, i might returb the phone to the seller... Click to expand... Click to collapse Actually there are plenty of people ready to build ROMs for Toco (Mi Note 10 Lite) and Tucana (Mi Note 10) but there just isn't any kernel source available. Making things worse is the cancelled release of Toco in India and we know that they are one of the biggest Android ROM builders next to Russians. No one there is gonna import a device like this because better phones for money exist. If you don't like it then yeah I recommend returning otherwise give GSI a try for now and see what happens. You won't lose warranty as there is no E-fuse like on Samsung phones so locking bootloader and flashing back to stock is enough.
Is anyone try oos gsi ?
HumptyPotato47 said: Android 11 GSI of phh is working fine. It is very smooth. But i switched back to miui because i can't find any android 11 gapps. Click to expand... Click to collapse can you give the link of the rom?
HumptyPotato47 said: Android 11 GSI of phh is working fine. It is very smooth. But i switched back to miui because i can't find any android 11 gapps. Click to expand... Click to collapse Hi, there are gapps for Android 11, look for NikGapps here in XDA
Kevin Soosaar said: Actually there are plenty of people ready to build ROMs for Toco (Mi Note 10 Lite) and Tucana (Mi Note 10) but there just isn't any kernel source available. Making things worse is the cancelled release of Toco in India and we know that they are one of the biggest Android ROM builders next to Russians. No one there is gonna import a device like this because better phones for money exist. If you don't like it then yeah I recommend returning otherwise give GSI a try for now and see what happens. You won't lose warranty as there is no E-fuse like on Samsung phones so locking bootloader and flashing back to stock is enough. Click to expand... Click to collapse who said its cancelled?
Dr. DoubtReaper said: who said its cancelled? Click to expand... Click to collapse The mentioned Mi Note 10 Lite for India was supposed to be called Mi 10i or something like that. It quickly disappeared and is not happening. Of course I might be wrong by this date but looking for now there is no 10i, only speculation videos and threads. Mi Note 10 Lite for India would've been code named "tocoin", same hardware and everything else so just a rebadge in old Xiaomi fashion... :laugh:
anyone tried new version of blissROM? feedback?
GaryFisher88 said: anyone tried new version of blissROM? feedback? Click to expand... Click to collapse Not sure if the one I linked is up do date, give it a try yourself as my device went in for warranty repairs.
Hello, I am currently using Xiaomi.eu based on MIUI 12 and I would like to know how to flash HAVOC OS GSI. Should I flash back to Global Rom then flash the GSI as indicated? Answer is greatly appreciated.
Is it still worth rooting and/or flashing custom roms?
Since OxygenOS is really close to Stock Android, is there still a good reason to root or flash custom roms? The only reason I can think of now is the font. Really hate that there is no option to change it.
my 2 cents about it https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/best-custom-rom-for-8t.4313919/post-85417879
I myself also want to flash a custom ROM because the stock one doesn't have many good options for AOD screen. Aside from that, I see there's no reason for flashing a custom ROM. Sure, in the past Oxygen OS 11 was kind of buggy, which really made me to switch to another ROM but it's now somewhat stable
android is dead since being forced to keep system read only. I used to flash my rom then flash a minimal gapps package but seems like my new phone only has the option to have rom with no gapps or rom with every google app that ever was, completely removing my ability to use aosp versions. maybe im wrong but I don't have the weeks of spare free time to keep up with this cat and mouse bs with google especially now that they've hired mr. wu
ElwOOd_CbGp said: android is dead since being forced to keep system read only. I used to flash my rom then flash a minimal gapps package but seems like my new phone only has the option to have rom with no gapps or rom with every google app that ever was, completely removing my ability to use aosp versions. maybe im wrong but I don't have the weeks of spare free time to keep up with this cat and mouse bs with google especially now that they've hired mr. wu Click to expand... Click to collapse Huh? You can flash minimal Gapps packages, or just the gapps options you want. There are configurable Gapps options? I write and make changes to the system on several of my devices? What do you want to change that you can't? Personally I wouldn't want to run anything other than a custom ROM, but to each their own. I don't buy devices that don't have LOS support.
question about ROM - Samsung S9 SM-G960F (PHN)
hi everyone, I am new to this forum. i've been interested in rooting / mods for my old Samsung s9 to give it a new life. I did so by rooting it using the TWRP app in combination with the Magisk V23.0 now what happened was that i was downloading some random apps yesterday and for some reason the phone went on bootloop... i accidentally deleted the system without making a backup lol... a little stupid of me... now it keeps telling me that i've no OS on my phone. i was thinking that i could easily find the ''un-edited'' or simple version of my original OS. but i've looked through many sites without succes.. either looks 2 good to be true or just fake... is there anyone who can advise me on what to do? i just want my phone to work with any OS right now... but which one is the cleanest or best to use? i do prefer a newer os like 10 thanks in advance!
If you still have access to recovery mode, your best choice would probably be installing LineageOS. It's the most lightweight ROM and many ROMs are based on Lineage. From what i can see, your phone is no longer officially supported. I found this one based on Lineage 18.1 (Android 11). Before installing, take a look at the bugs, working, and installing sections. And don't forget to install the Google Apps after installing the system and before rebooting.
that looks crispy. i appreciate your quick & good advise. can you tell me wether i can still run Magisk on it?
Yes, you can still flash Magisk or any type of root with both the OS and the GApps.
what i'm consider about is, wether a region code CRC matters?