yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[BLISS ROMS Development] ElfinJNoty:
There is currently no TWRP or similar recovery solution for x86 installs of Android. These installs of Bliss-x86 and other options for Android on x86 devices would require a lot of efforts to make a TWRP that would suit our partition structures. Not to mention the various methods of installation across many combinations of hardware.

We have discussed potential paths to pursue to try and achieve a recovery option... But it is not as simple as porting to a new phone for example with available sources.

By all means, if you'd like to take a stab at it... Please feel free.

Or you can, as suggested above, use what is in place to accomplish what a recovery would. You copy your .img's to a backup location for safe keeping from within Windows and/or Linux. Almost like doing a nand backup. Copy hack into your installation directory(paste and replace) to restore that .img. Same can be done with your kernel file(which is like backing up/restoring your boot partition)You can also run the update.scripts from your typical .zip mods youd flash in recovery. Just extract the .zip into a folder, launch a terminal from that folder, and run the .sh. You'll have to look at the structure of the flashable .zip to see what's taking place inside the file. Most things can be manually moved and/or executed.

But flashing .zip mods is not gunna be an option until some TWRP savvy person comes along and helps us. Our team is already involved in a lot of things while continuing to focus a lot of time and effort into finding patches for basic usage and attempting to make Bliss-x86 the best android for PC experience.... For everyone...... And that includes a ton of devices!

Afraid since a custom recovery is not essential to our current and future plans, it will not reach the top of the priority list. But that could always change should the right minds have the time and abilities to contribute. We are always welcoming of contributions!

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The retro lookingbwebsite is our current temp site. [MENTION=928479]electrikjesus[/MENTION] did that :good:

Pretty cool I think :cool:

But if you scroll back in this thread just a bit.... The latest bleeding edges builds have been uploaded and are ready for download/install.

That is current latest stable releases

.....updates will continue to be released as we continue to ajchieve satisfactory level of progression in development.

Team has been trying to make builds public once they have been tested amongst us and thought to be a more stable and obvious improvement on the previous public release.

Stay posted here of course for the latest download links.
[BLISS ROMS Development] t3chg33k:
Feedback on various releases

Notwithstanding the poor audio quality, Bliss x86 has worked surprisingly well on my Dell Venue 11 Pro 7140 since I started using it earlier this year. Hence, I make it a point to simply test the dodgy bits with every release. Following is the feedback on the June releases for the various kernels.

I have settled on using the 4.9 release for now but 4.12 is markedly better in its behaviour, provided YouTube starts working on it.
[BLISS ROMS Development] Mohamed Sallah:
i have windows tablet with atom cherry trail x5 z8300 and windows 10 32bit with 2gb of ram

i have tried some builds and this is my results

with bleeding edge build k.4.11

the touch is not working and wifi too

with stable build k.4.4

not booting ( blank screen )

with bleeding edge k4.12 rc5

bootloop on bliss logo

with stable build k4.9

not booting up (blank screen )

if there is something i can do to make it easier for you to add support to my tablet please tell me how
[BLISS ROMS Development] FriendlyNeighborhoodShane:
No man, flashfire won't work because android x86 doesn't have the traditional android structure. and nandroid backups, not sure why you'd wanna go through that trouble when you can just copy and paste the partition.img you're worried about (you shouldn't be worried about things that ain't .img) to another pendrive using a different os (heck, use stickmount and backup those from bliss itself. if you're running it on an otherwise empty machine, for restore use some bootable file manager like gparted or something.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
Why you always gotta butcher my nickname like that :(
[BLISS ROMS Development] ElfinJNoty:
Edited to reflect the electrik that is Jesus

Stupid auto correct on Gboard doesn't like your name lol

Sorry buddy
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
The latest bleeding edge with kernel-4.12rc5 would be the closest for IPTS support, although I'm not sure they have it 100% working yet
[BLISS ROMS Development] Mohamed Sallah:
update

i tried to install bleeding edge k4.12 again

and it's boot up

and everything is working (wifi etc) except the touch screen
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
What brand tablet is it? Make & Model No.?
[BLISS ROMS Development] ccbrianf:
Installed bleeding edge latest from a USB stick twice onto an ext4 partition of an Asus t100-TAM, but the grub boot menu didn't update from the previous install even though I said yes to install grub. Never had that problem before with previous versions. It looks like you fixed the ability to upgrade or st least reinstall in this release. That wasn't working for me in prior ones. Thanks. And this version seems more functional (you can boot in directly after the install from the ending menu). No more Google play service crashes and getting stuck in the setup wizard.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
Is your machine uefi?
[BLISS ROMS Development] Mohamed Sallah:
it's chinese tablet from company called " sary "

it's model is " tab 2 "

it's working on intel atom x5 z8300

i attached a "hwinfo " report in this replay i hope it's help
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
10" IPS Capacitive Touch Screen

So, this ones waiting for IPTS to be enabled in the kernel also, just like Surface Pro 4... I will see if I can get our another test build with that soon.
[BLISS ROMS Development] ccbrianf:
Yes.
[BLISS ROMS Development] binss:
Hello, I use the latest iso on my Surface Pro 4 but find the touch screen is not supported. Is it any plan to support by merging the IPTS-Linux to support it?

Thank you.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
I have tried this many times, and build always fails. Just too many issues to deal with for such a small demand at the moment.
[BLISS ROMS Development] franzli:
Please read two posts over yours.
[BLISS ROMS Development] Mohamed Sallah:
aha :D

then i will keep waiting

i hope that you success to get it enabled soon

thanks for replay
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
UPDATE - 06/27/2017 - Udoo-x86/EFI Test Builds - and New Stable Releases!!

Today's updates are a little special :) To start with, I have a test build ready for the Udoo-x86 (and other EFI only machines) Mostly everything working like a charm, but Bluetooth is still a little wonky. With this .img release though, the Windows installers WILL NOT WORK. The installer this release uses has been ported from OpenThos project, and is EFI only.

To install on the Udoo-x86, just follow the directions below:

Use Rufus as normal to create a bootable USB, but this time, it will require DD mode.

Boot into the device (power on and tap esc key until bios menu shows)

Select Install/Upgrade

Select the drive you want to install it on (I select the SSD)

For fresh install, select EXT4 filesystem type, for upgrade, select Do Not Format

When prompted, install Grub, as well as Grub for EFI

If upgrading, you will be prompted to update Bliss-x86

For ROOT to work properly, also make sure you select to create system as Read/Write

when prompted, select reboot, and remove USB drive

I have also created a short video showing this process:

[YOUTUBE]hBHA6Y4udAM[/YOUTUBE]

The second part of todays updates are a few fixes to our Stable build. So you will find an update to those uploading also.

Updates

Fixed for Recents on restoring to and from freeform windows.

Fixed for Power Off dialog not working properly

Bluetooth now works for many machines. (Some machines still have issues, like Udoo-x86 keeps recycling power on BT module)

and as usual, there's likely more, but I forgot...

Known Bugs:

- Changelog from AboutBliss STILL not working ( I am still working on it)

- Bluetooth power cycling on some devices.

Enjoy!!

https://downloads.blissroms.com/Bliss/Official/x86/
[BLISS ROMS Development] scabs:
Thanks again for this [MENTION=928479]electrikjesus[/MENTION]!!

I've tested this latest stable build and here are my results:

Had to boot with nomodeset (this doesn’t happen with newer kernel)

Setupwizard crashed - booted with SETUPWIZARD=0

Bluetooth is working, WiFi is not (RTL8723BS)

Display choppy, I guess it’s due to nomodeset.

I have a Cherry Trail Z8350 processor.
[BLISS ROMS Development] Stickypinkyfinger:
Hi this still don't seem to want to install properly on my gigabyte h110n set properly. One of your first builds for 7 installed but now it don't. Gapps always crash, no sound, nothing plays.
[BLISS ROMS Development] ElfinJNoty:
What installation method did you try?
[BLISS ROMS Development] Stickypinkyfinger:
The first time I installed it I was able to install straight from Rufus straight to my hard drive and everything worked this was the early 7.1. The only thing that didn't work was Kodi. I have since tried every build since then but have issues. I tried the locate the x and z drive but cannot locate them. My motherboard is efi but in the bios I have disabled this now.
[BLISS ROMS Development] thenotec:
I have a Surface Pro 2. I updated from release of April, where the rotation worked, to last this. I used method update. In this last release the rotation doesn't work anymore. I would be grateful if you will fix it.

It also more easy to go in overheating.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
Since you didn't state which April release you updated from, I can only assume it was one of our kernel-4.4 releases. We will be running one of those off soon enough. That might be what your machine runs best on.
[BLISS ROMS Development] thenotec:
It sounds good. Thanks. Meanwhile can I use this last release and change only kernel file with 4.4 or it will brick the system?
[BLISS ROMS Development] ElfinJNoty:
You can try to test that safely from a USB stick boot. Not the best way to test, but easiest and safest.

I don't think it will boot. There have been a lot of merges and patches along the way up to bleeding edge 4.12, related to kernel and firmware. But there's no telling. Give the USB a try.

Might become the resolution your looking for?

If not/If so, please let us know your outcomes
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
I'm afraid that it will have to be built in. Switching the kernel out won't work in most cases
[BLISS ROMS Development] thenotec:
I'm waiting your new stable release. It is for you I can use Android system in my 2in1 PC, so thank you for your very good work.

I think it is impossible in Surface Pro 2. I remember Bliss X86 didn't never boot up from USB stick. It go in infinity loop on logo boot screen and only installation works.
[BLISS ROMS Development] franzli:
I've got a few questions about compiling the rom myself, not sure if you prefer to have them in the thread or via pm [MENTION=7622168]elektric[/MENTION]jesus?

The overall question is if there are instructions beyond what is on the project's github page?

I recently got everything complied (had to use a Debian chroot since arch seems to have some packages that are too new/incompatible), but the resulting img booted with a very strange resolution on my Cube i7 book (skylake), clearly not full hd.

I also think the version of the kernel that was in the standard repos was something like 4.9. I tried replacing that with one of the 4.12 branches in your kernel folder, but want sure which one's the best 4.12 branch to use if I want to try your first if it's working? (Ultimately, I want to try and see if I can get the kernel patched in the same way as the surface3 kernel I'm using on arch Linux for my Dell Venue 8 Pro, which has Bluetooth, backlight control and buttons all working).
[BLISS ROMS Development] jimgsey:
Hi.

Yesterday I found this development looking for a little bit. I love android for tablets with windows 10, but I have pooc handling in the android field. I am moderator of the English forum Phoenix Os. I do not come to spam or anything like that. On the contrary, I love everyone and they are different from each other. I see that you are very active in the forum and that is why I encourage you to congratulate yourself and give you support so that you continue working.

Everything works on my tablet came w10 elite, except the battery that I can not even find the right drivers.

Regarding the system I encnta the personalization and do not lose that essence of android. I only need a competent file explorer, which can read the other partitions and search for files. I do not know if you have something in mind or not.

Nothing more to say, only if you want people to help you with the tests here you have me, just write me and I will help you in everything I can.

Finally, I apologize for my English. I am Spanish and the truth is that I do not like this language very well, hehe

regards
[BLISS ROMS Development] pulsaris:
Hi all,

Has anyone got the x86 version for pc working on the amd am1 platform? I can't finish the settings wizard (live usb stick).
[BLISS ROMS Development] ElfinJNoty:
The setup wizard should have been fixed in recent builds.... Please make sure you are using latest dated version
[BLISS ROMS Development] pulsaris:
I tried the latest stable (2017-06-27) and bleeding edge (2017-06-15) builds but to no avail. But thanks anyway, I will try future builds.
[BLISS ROMS Development] ElfinJNoty:
I just realized that our builds on the website should be updated...

Plenty of builds were done over the weekend. We learned that the setup wizard was crashing because the wifi was not enabling by default on first launch. In testing over the weekend, things were fixed.

In regards to an AMD device having an issue still with the setup wizard, maybe we need to have a closer look. Can anyone else confirm any issues with the setup wizard remaining on a recent build installation?

For the W10 Elite... do you mean this device? http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs...eding edge release is uploaded sometime soon.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
For starters, if you are only testing from Live USB, try adding SETUPWIZARD=0 to the grub command when booting. That will at least get you past that part.

Second, please give us a little more info on your system. It's a possibility we might be able to help more
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
I haven't had a chance yet to expand the build info to include all the variations and such. We will get there eventually. For Linux distro, what kernel works best on your device?
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
Thank You. We don't have a file manager that will view other system partitions like PhoenixOS has yet. What I suggest is using the rooted version of Bliss-x86, and downloading a decent file manager from Play store. Then also download StickMount and use that to mount your other partitions.
[BLISS ROMS Development] franzli:
The recent 4.12 kernels with the patches in the arch aur package linux-surface3-git (https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/linux-surface3-git/) have been working great for the venue 8 pro (cherrytrail). Basically everything works (aside from a weird little issue with suspend where the screen has a strange halo on all edges after resuming - doesn't happen with hibernate, which works perfectly), including WiFi, Bluetooth, backlight control, pen digitizer. Getting amazing battery usage as well, had claimed remaining times of over 10 hours (probably a bit optimistic, but definitely outlasts 6 hours, I guess 7 or 8 might be realistic on light usage).

I'm not sure if the patches applied there are compatible with all other devices, so I don't know if they're appropriate for inclusion in your general distribution and that's why I wanted to try if I could cook a variant for myself (and possibly others to try). Of course I'll be happy if you tr could try this out as well, although I'm also eager to learn a bit more myself. ;)
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
I now have a Venue 8 pro 3845, and would like to test what you have there ;) Also, I would be happy to help you learn more too. Find me on Hangouts ;)
[BLISS ROMS Development] bg260:
[MENTION=928479]electrikjesus[/MENTION] Any particular version that is more or less compatible with Nvidia graphics? ie. Exton......
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
You're going to have better luck with the 4.12 kernels. And now that its released, I will be getting a build out for that pretty soon here hopefully, unless Henri beats me to it :)
[BLISS ROMS Development] bg260:
Thanks! I will wait patiently. Exciting.
[BLISS ROMS Development] pulsaris:
Okay, passed by the setupwizard, it's looking good.

System based on AMD AM1 platform.

APU: Athlon 5350 (Kabini) with Radeon R3 (HD8400) graphics

MB: Asrock AM1H-ITX
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
Any chance you can get me specifics on this broadcom chipset?
[BLISS ROMS Development] TheGreyGoose:
I found this possible name for it BCM43XAC - PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_43AE&SUBSYS_062217AA&REV_02\000008FFFF00300E00
[BLISS ROMS Development] MarcoPLs:
I just want to say

Arise magnum opus also works, you can install it by copying content of core module to system
[BLISS ROMS Development] deBricker:
Just booted from my Surface Pro 2. Everything works except rotation (known bug) and weak wifi detection. Other than that, I love it!
[BLISS ROMS Development] Palm Trees:
I'm sorry for the novice question, but Cherry Trail caught my attention. Does this mean there's an actual chance of Android N on cherry trail devices? I know Intel ceased development and I do own a few Cherry Trail devices (Chuwi Vi10 Plus, Mi Pad 2, Cube iWork8 Air), hence my curiosity.
[BLISS ROMS Development] paganen:
Can you tell me which method you used to install this on Surface Pro 2? I tried the UEFI Installer and the stable ISO 7.2 and it could not finish the install.
[BLISS ROMS Development] franzli:
Great thanks! Currently not on hangouts, but I guess I can use my Google handle for that. May be a but longer till I have a but more time to commit to this, but will be in touch!

Re the venue 8 pro, I think your device is a bay trail, right? I've got a 5830 model, which is also bay trail. I'm not using it a lot, but it runs better in some ways than the cherry trail one, but it's quite a but more sluggish (I think I described my experiences in various devices around page 40 of the thread). Not sure of the surface 3 patches or the 4.12 kernel make a difference on bay trail as much as they do on the newer venue 8 pro 5855, haven't managed to install arch on the bay trail one so far (though it should be possible by all accounts).

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It's running fairly OK on my Venue 8 pro 5855, although that's a but different from the typical Chinese cherry trail devices: x5-z8500 CPU and Intel wireless (rather than realtek or broadcom). So your mileage may vary, but it should be usable I suspect. What keeps me from using it more often is what seems to be some hard to trace energy drain that keeps the CPU from sleeping and shows it down a bit. Since I don't get that on Linux, that's what I mostly use (and for productivity that's the better choice anyway). Not a terrible issue, I'm just a but obsessive with battery runtime.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
Yes, we are working to make these work with bay-trail and cherry-trail devices better. The newer kernels are finally starting to bring back that support
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
UPDATE - 07/10/2017 - New Stable and Bleeding-Edge Releases!!

I am uploading last weeks test builds for the stable branch, two sets of 32bit & 64bit .ISO's, one including a wifi fix for the kernel-4.9 version, and another including kernel-4.4 (for legacy support)

For the Bleeding-Edge builds, I am uploading a version with kernel-4.12, that also includes the surface commits mentioned a page or two back( https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72906105&postcount=562 ). They ended up not affecting anything else in a negative way.

Updates

Bluetooth is working on some machines using stable builds, and less likely to work with Bleeding-Edge builds

Wifi fixes for some that were facing a kernel panic when turning on (kernel-4.9 build)

and as usual, there's likely more, but I forgot...

Known Bugs:

- SetupWizard will crash if your device doesn't have working wifi. If you have this issue, please add "SETUPWIZARD=0" to your grub command in order to skip it.

- Changelog from AboutBliss STILL not working ( I am still working on it)

- Bluetooth power cycling on some devices.

Enjoy!!

https://downloads.blissroms.com/Bliss/Official/x86/
[BLISS ROMS Development] franzli:
Great, thanks a lot, also for adding the patches (I suspect you may be referring to the surface 3-non pro patches I mentioned earlier?) I'm very curious to try this on my devices once I get a chance - will report back then!
[BLISS ROMS Development] 4r44444:
Hi I successful live booted this on my Chuwi Hi12 Tablet but when I touch to set it up (google account/...) the Setup Menue will forceclose and restart from new at language selection... any ways how to fix?

Edit.:

I think it has something to do with my Wifi, driver issue? The Chip is "Realtek RTL8723BS Wireless LAN 802.11n SDIO"
[BLISS ROMS Development] rinat.nexus:
Sound on Cherry Trail

No sound on my Teclast x98 plus (Cherry Trail X5 Z8300, live CD mode) :crying:
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
I'd love to help, but your post lacks the critical info needed for me to determine what build you are using.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
UPDATE - 01.21.17

I have a special x86_64 build uploading to the unstable release folder now. bliss-x86_64_n7.1.1_01.21.17_k-4.10st_m-13.03_01.iso

This is the product of a lot of kernel work to work better on baytrail, cherrytrail, and a bunch of other patches and fixes for other devices mixed in. On one of my machines, wifi works perfect, on resume and switching networks. On the other, it resumes fine, but switching networks might need a soft reboot. All Surface patches are included. Kernel is now a fork off Maurossi's kernel-4.10rc4, with a good 200+ commits on top, so I will likely have to give that monster a name of its own.
[BLISS ROMS Development] jrk190:
Nice!!! I'll give this a try ASAP.

What can I logcat to help with issues? I've got the necessary adapters to plug the tablet into my PC while running off the USB.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
That all depends on the issue :)
[BLISS ROMS Development] jrk190:
Doesn't boot. After detecting android x86, the device reboots. This is using your latest unstable build.
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
OK. So it's still not detecting it right... You're using a baytrail device, right? If so, would you mind hitting me up on Hangouts electrikjesus@gmail.com so I can get you a test build or two?
[BLISS ROMS Development] rinat.nexus:
Hi. Thanks you. bliss-x86_64_n7.1.1_01.21.17_k-4.10st_m-13.03_01.iso on my teclast x98 plus -- all looks so good, except sound and... buttons (both power and volume are broken). May this helps to fix sound?
[BLISS ROMS Development] electrikjesus:
I will see what I can find for rt5651/es8316 audio codec support ;)
[BLISS ROMS Development] lollyjay:
Hi [MENTION=928479]electrikjesus[/MENTION] I wonder if there is a way to to activate resizeable free form windows. The adb command is adb shell settings put global enable_freeform_support 1

I have this working well on my Nexus 7 2013