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[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
Just installed the May official build of UA Oreo (clean install because I used the Nougat version before and wanted a fresh start), OpenGapps (only pico did fit without resizing the system partition) plus the latest version of ElementalX kernel with a mild overclock as recommended by the kernel developer (CPU to 1728 MHz, GPU to 450 MHz).

Disabled AOSP apps and installed some Google apps I need, plus Microsoft Launcher—with performance mode enabled in the M$ app of course.

So far everything runs normal without any issues whatsoever, UX is smooth, Google Play shows that the device is certified, no Widevine L3 but this is expected behavior.

Will update you guys on May build stabiity and performance with ElementalX kernel in a couple of weeks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
Looks like I've found a Google Camera APK that works well on UA 8.1. Will post it here as soon as I'm thru with testing photo and video on both cams.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] erne:
Hi All

I have been running the last build of this without many issues since its may release

As this seems no longer maintained and security not updated can anyone recommend a suitable replacement ?

That I can just install over the top without having to wipe first ?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
Del
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] afr33s:
It's been 4 days. Any feedback on which APK you're testing? I'd happily test it to, or at least use it if it works for the basic features. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
Attached is the Google Camera APK version 2.7.008 from 4PDA. The app records video and takes pictures using both rear and front cams.

I've been testing higher versions but so far there are no positive results with any APK higher than 2.x.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
OK, guess it's time to share my feedback :)

The May build is stable enough to be used as a daily driver—there were no reboots or shutdowns and the system interface threw just a single error in over two weeks of testing (one-two hours per day).

All tablet features, including NFC and wireless charging, are working without any issues. I have not rooted the deb and I'm not going to because I want certified Google Play.

Instead of the stock kernel, I use ElementalX kernel version 7.00 with the following settings changed from the default ones as set by the kernel developer:

CPU overclocked to 1728 MHz, GPU oveclocked to 450 MHz. For GPU, 491 MHz is also stable but the battery drains too fast at this GPU frequency as well as CPU frequencies over 1728 MHz.

Thermal throttling—run cool

Undervolting to 725 mV.

2T2W (double tap to wake)—disabled. I use Microsoft Launcher that has DT2W and 2T2S features at software level.

With these settings, battery drain is about 15 to 20% per hour with screen at full brightness when the tablet is in active use. Deep sleep is working. Overall, I'm very positive about this kernel—it just works and can be reconfigured any time by simply reflashing the zip file.

Talking about apps, here is my essential set of apps with some comments.

Launcher: Microsoft Launcher in high performance mode (Launcher settings/More/Advanced settings/High performance mode). This launcher is totally stable and has the best set of features for a free app. Notification counters work for messengers like Skype, Viber and Telegram as well as for Gmail. Haven't tested WhatsApp though.

Browser: Kiwi Browser and Chrome. In a addiition to a ton of useful features, Kiwi Browser supports Chrome extensions. I've installed Ublock Origin in addition to the built-in ad blocker and the browsing experience is great and almost ad-free. Chrome is used as a backup but I'll ditch this slow and fearure-deprived memory hog the same day Vivaldi is out of beta.

YouTube: YouTube Vanced plus NewPipe. I mostly use NewPipe for watching 1080p60 videos in 1080p30. Just set the default video format to "1080p30" and default audio format to "m4a" in NewPipe, then whenever you encounter the video for which only 720p60 format is available in Vanced, share it to NewPipe and in most cases you'll be able to watch the vid in in FullHD 1080p30.

Music player: Neutron Music Player. The only player with parametric EQ. The best there is, Poweramp is for pedestrians. Remember to set resampling to 48 Khz as this is the default HAL format. Poweramp is second best, and Hiby Music takes the third place just because it's free and supports most lossless formats.

File manager: Total Commander. It's free and has a ton of useful plugins.

Video Player: OPlayer, KMPlayer, VLC

Battery Saver: Naptime. I am very positive about Naptime and even donated to the Naptime developer via the app to unlock experimental Lab options without ads.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] someguykenadams:
The Micro version of GApps didn't work at all (said /system has insufficient storage), so I used Pico for the tablet and it's working really well on my 32GB Wi-Fi (flo) Nexus 7 2013 tablet.

Also, the Google Now Launcher and Google Camera are not supported with my flo tablet mainly because the Gapps micro isn't installed due to insufficient /system partition size. Which size is required for the Gapps micro to be installed along with the OS install?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] potatofishball:
error 70 on installing 9 pie experimental

Hi!

I was attempting to flash the android 9 pie experimental build (most recent one to date) last night, and twrp gave me error 70 on it and refused to go further. Not sure if it's related to the partition size, but I didn't want to start on the partition road until I figured out whether that was the problem.

I ended up flashing the 8.1 latest one and it was fine, though I had to install the pico for gapps.

Does anyone else know whether error 70 is related to partition? I can try it again in twrp and try to generate a log if someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction :)

Thanks all!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
Working Google Camera APK is attached in my post a couple of posts above.

Moreover, you can use Microsoft Launcher—it's free, stable, fast, and has notification counters among a ton of other useful features.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] someguykenadams:
I installed the Google Camera APK and it's working. And thanks for the tip for Microsoft Launcher. I'll install that on my tablet. Currently using a keyboard and mouse since the display has issues at the bottom where the touch feedback before the back, home, and opened apps buttons isn't working at all (feels like a dead space) (could be either ribbon cable issues, the touchscreen/digitizer is having issues, or both) plus the USB port is a bit flaky at times (ribbon cable from the charging board to motherboard issues), so I'm going to buy both the cables and the display and replace the cables, but, if that still doesn't work, then the display along with the cables will be replaced.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] hostje:
I came from a very old cyanogenmod rom and tried tot flash the ua_flo-8.1.0-20190509-0913.zip to my Nexus 7 Flo with TWRP (3.3.1.0). I did a clean install (wiped System, Data, Cache) and flashed the rom. Everything seems to go fine while flashing. No error messages. But after rebooting, first I get the Google logo. Then the Android logo. And then nothing happens. I have waited for an hour but the system gets stuck at this Android logo. What am I doing wrong? I have tried flashing with and without Gapps Pico but the result is the same. Any help will be appreciated.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
How about downgrading your TWRP to version 2.8.5.0 available for download at TeamWin's official site?

https://twrp.me/asus/asusnexus72013wifi.html

I've been using this TWRP version since I unlocked by deb and flashed UA, everything works as intended.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] curtzxion:
Stupid question, where do you find link for PIE build?

The link in opening post to build 2970, doesn't contain any download link, or am I miss the link?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] cnsultnt:
Did you unmount the system partition?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78768475&postcount=339
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] hostje:
I have now tried another rom which I could flash without any problems and by using my current TWRP. I am now running [ROM][UNOFFICIAL][9] LineageOS 16.0 [deb][flo] which seams to run fine on the Nexus 7. Amazing how this 6 year old tablet is still able to run Android 9.x Pie smoothly.

Yep, tried that but the problem would still occur. I have flashed a different rom (see above) and I am very happy so far.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
I personally prefer AOSP to Lineage, but it's great that you've found a ROM that you're able to flash without any issues.

Well our tablet may be 6 years old—but there are still no other tablets available on the market that have FullHD+ resolution plus wireless charging. (Huawei's MatePad Pro has forward AND reverse wireless charging but it's still not available outside of China).

Moreover, with a mild CPU/GPU overclock using the ElementalX kernel, the UX is smooth 95% of the time.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] archish:
Does anyone have the zip file for pie build of flo? The files seems to have been deleted in build repo.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] cnsultnt:
I have ua_flo-8.1.0-20190509-0913 if that is of any use to you.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] EoloTheWindKing:
Hello, can a developer trigger a new Nougat build for flo (i have seen that new security patches have been backported)?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
Looks like the ROM is abandoned because there have been no updates for three to four months.

PS If you don''t use any specific apps that don't work in Oreo 8.1, I can totally recommend the last Oreo build (May 2019). It's totally stable—I've been using it as a daily driver for half a year or so.

Check out the link below for my review and some tips:

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-7-2013/...nlegacy-android-project-t3578301/post80842805
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] someguykenadams:
I've used this ROM since early 2020 and had to repair the tablet as the screen wasn't working and the volume button was missing. Runs pretty smooth and I can watch anything on my tablet without any issues or lags. I have mine set to trim the storage drive periodically for smoothness.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Franz.Xaver:
How did you do this?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] cnsultnt:
I have mine set to trim the storage drive periodically for smoothness.

How did you do this?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fifthelement.trimmer&hl=en
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] tutur:
Link isn't working ...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
Does work for me. This is Trimmer (fstrim) and this app requires root.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] tutur:
Strange ... not working from Germany ... my Nexus 7 is of course rooted ... but does this App really help to keet the device running smooth ... not that I have many problems with missing smoothness, but ...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
This app really helped me a lot on my previous smartphone (Moto G2). However I don't know if it will be of any help when installed on flo or deb.

I can upload the APK for you if you want.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] tutur:
I can find four apps called "fstrim" in the Play Store (play.google.com/store/search?q=fstrim&hl=de) - which one is it exactly?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] buffal0b1ll:
This is the one I always used https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fifthelement.trimmer
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] tutur:
Thank you - I'll give it a try.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
You may also want to try Auto Optimizer:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.snowlife01.android.autooptimization

I "bought" it during a 100% discount sale in Google Play and I do like it a lot. Clearing cache and memory works like a charm. Battery saver features are also decent though less advanced than in Naptime.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] tutur:
Maybe ... so far I have no issues at all with my Nexus 7 flo running on Android 8.1.

I was just asking out of interest.

It was Franz.Xaver who was facing performance issues.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] ze7zez:
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Thank you for the long support and flo/deb 7.1.2-20200618 ROM. :good:

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] someguykenadams:
Anyone know where I can get the Android 9 Experimental ROM? There are no download links for build 2790 - flo
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] archish:
I have a copy, do you have any recommended host to upload the files?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] someguykenadams:
There are a lot of them out there and it depends on how big the zip file is when the files are compressed. Dropbox has 2GB storage at initial start and Microsoft OneDrive has about 5GB to start with as well.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] C Karthik:
Can anyone upload the last pie build?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] m00nlighter:
@Clamor can you please upload the lates Pie builds to, say, androidhost?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] MbareJack:
how is battery life in this rom? Im on Los 14.1 and i have a huuuuge battery drain.. Im searching for a good rom with a very good battery life
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] gambitos:
sorry, do you still have the zip? the unlegacy website does not work
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] gambitos:
someone who has the latest rom unlegacy oreo 8.1? 🤞🏽 I can't find anywhere thanks in advance
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] morigero:
Bump for reup.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] ze7zez:
Which ROM are you asking about?

ua_flo-7.1.2-20181227-1930.zip

ua_flo-8.1.0-20190729-0622.zip

ua_flo-9-EXPERIMENTAL-20190808-1726.zip

For others.

A free 4shared account allows 3GB daily downloads and 30GB monthly. If the files are not available, then create your own account and use your own limit.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] morigero:
I would try all three 😁

7 only if it has the MTP bug fixed. The bug that you always have to manually set to MTP when you connect the tablet via USB. Otherwise 8 and 9 would be enough.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] shamuvel.j:
thank you , i was looking for a clean experience. like this rom

i want to suggest ,adding wifi tethering ... helps with file transfer over wifi
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] nexai:
Anyone able to confirm if Miracast is working with this ROM? I get blank black screen on the TV after casting is connected. Any help would appreciated.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] montvid:
[MENTION=2633638]Ziyan[/MENTION] thanks for the kernel update. I have been messing with 4.11.12 but nothing to show yet:

https://git.linaro.org/people/john.stultz/flo.git/log/?h=flo-v4.11
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] :
That's great, thanks!

However as much as I'd like to use upstreamed stock I'm stuck with f2fs on /cache atm and I can't switch back to ext4, seems like it just won't work. And from what I've heard UA kernel doesn't support f2fs on cache because it's worthless. But could I please ask you to add support for that, even though it doesn't really do anything? I'd love to use stock kernel.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] JT1510365:
Are your builds based off of 7.1.2 they are still marshmallow how do i know because it wont let me install a opengapps 7.1 package it tells me that your build i flashed is based off of marshmallow care to explain please?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Naudiz:
lol what? ?

How about you post a support request which does not contain false accusations, if you are having any problems?

This rom sure as hell ain't based off of Marshmallow and dozens of people on this thread use it with opengapps 7.1, myself included.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Ziyan:
Is there any reason you're stuck on f2fs /cache? Generally saying, you can switch /cache back and forth ext4 and f2fs, without wiping anything, and nothing will break (or change at all from the ROMs perspective). :)

I can assure you that our builds are based on 7.1.2. Could be that you tried to install a wrong, or old package, which didn't recognize the Android version correctly.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] :
Yeah, somehow when I try to format cache to ext4 it just doesn't work, in TWRP it stays on f2fs. Tried official TWRP and one unofficial, it just can't be changed back somehow.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Naudiz:
Did you try formating via ADB shell in TWRP?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] JT1510365:
Then why does twrp say that it can't install opengapps 7.1 nano because the build is based off of 6.0.1 not 7.1.2 that's what its telling me I'm not false accusing anything I just don't know what's going on? I'm confused I flashed this ROM but it won't let me install opengapps 7.1 nano because it says my build is 6.0.1 based I'm using latest twrp

---------- Post added at 04:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:32 PM ----------

I tried installing the one from last week
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Ziyan:
Are you fully sure that it installed fine?

To double-check:

0. Download and copy the latest Flo build - at the moment, https://builds.unlegacy-android.org/aosp-7.1/flo/ua_flo-7.1.2-20171102063201.zip

1. Reboot into TWRP, format /cache and /data (no need to format /system - it's never required), flash the ROM zip, and then try flashing the 7.1 GApps zip

2. Post the results here
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] JT1510365:
How do I take a screenshot in twrp on the nexus 7 flo
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] JT1510365:
Okay everything installed successfully now and im blown away by this rom its so cool and amazing i love how lightweight and fast it is and it works great with multirom which im currently using so yeah thanks a lot for your hard work this rom is amazing and it is indeed based off of nougat
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] :
I wish I could, but both my adb and mtp won't work on Windows anymore, though charging works fine. It just doesn't get detected in PC (or either it does as unknown device). It was fine some time ago which is weird. Will try playing with TWRP again, had the same problem on my phone when trying to format back but after rebooting to recovery few times and trying again it worked.

EDIT: Yup, just managed to format it to EXT4 after few minutes, gonna try stock kernel now.

One more question [MENTION=2633638]Ziyan[/MENTION] does stock support sdcardfs?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Ziyan:
SafetyNet

Builds after 20171105 will pass SafetyNet as-is. More details here. :)

Our kernel supports it. Below Oreo, sdcardfs isn't used by default by Android, since it's considered experimental. After and including Oreo, Android automatically uses it. About Oreo... yeah, I'm planning to bring it up soon. I already have an almost perfectly working Nexus 4 bringup, so it should be a really easy bringup :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] :
Nice, I'm looking forward to it, especially for that Substratum support built-it, thank your for your keeping flo alive :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Ziyan:
This is fixed now, it'll be available in the next build :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] spirosun:
Hello, I've just changed official rom to this one and honestly it works great but I faced problem with force close in wizard, no way to skip it when gapps were istalled after flashing legacy rom (someone mention in this thread before)

I have flash the rom then reboot then flash gapps.

Maybe there is a way to fix it.

And another thing - when new version with miracast will be released?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] poondog:
Hi, I had this problem with opengapps

There was no issue using Banks gapps, which you can find here

https://xdaforums.com/android/software/gapps-dynamic-gapps-t3487192

I flashed them in TWRP in succession

Looks like builds happen weekly

https://github.com/Unlegacy-Android...a237010ede71b10b3df3f2bdca3/build-targets#L40

I have been running this ROM for the last few days and its excellent, very smooth and battery friendly so far

Thanks [MENTION=2633638]Ziyan[/MENTION] and Unlegacy Android team
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Ziyan:
I think it's fixed in build 20171109 already.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] johndaog:
Thank you very much Sir
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] MikeN68:
Hi there. Just trying to get my wife's N7 up again and the 8.1 ROM seems to have some impressive feedback. As 4Shared seems to have 'died' due to the data breach, is there anywhere else I can get hold of a copy?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] nexai:
Thanks a bunch! It really works now! Holy smokes! You're the best man!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Nexustblt:
I've never installed a custom rom or recovery but i have unlocked and relocked my bootloader in order to downgrade to KitKat in the past so I think I should be OK but first a few questions.

Does this rom fix the battery drain issue that the official marshmallow update causes?

Basically on the stock rom the WiFi remains active and consuming full power all the time even in standby, even if you select to turn off WiFi when screen locked.

Also cpu frequency sits at 100% all the time with regular spikes in activity in standby with stock rom, factory resets and clearing cache don't help nor do any of the other suggested fixes for the battery issue, I have to turn airplane mode on to conserve battery which of course means no notifications.

Screen on time is poor to because WiFi and CPU are both running full power all the time, I've not tried forcing power saving mode yet though.

It would be nice to update to an OS version which will see all support a little longer and fix battery issues at the same time.

Reverting to KitKat fixed my battery issues 100% but I'm seeing app updates that do not support kit kat more and more often is making using kit kat a pain now.

Also does nfc charging etc still work, hour about hardware like GPS,camera,blutooth etc?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] kungfury:
hey [MENTION=2633638]Ziyan[/MENTION], any plans of building oreo for flo?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Hatshipuh:
Wanted to do a clean flash with latest buid, but I can't get past setup screen, it always crashes.

Previous mentioned workaround doesn't work as devices doesn't get recognized via adb.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Davoss:
Look at page 6 and use these gapps (https://xdaforums.com/android/software/gapps-dynamic-gapps-t3487192) Mini package..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] poondog:
Hi, which gapps package did you use? I am still running a build from the start of the month and was about to update

According to what I see in git, looks like most of the ROM was rebased on the December AOSP release
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Hatshipuh:
Thanks, I totally missed that one, but worked around it by booting without Gapps, connect to Wifi and then flash Gapps afterwards. I just restored apps from TB instead of Google account.

Used Opengapps Nano.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] garuwex:
After installation, the setupwizard does not allow you to configure the system, because the Wi-Fi is off.

With any custom kernel does not work bluetooth bluetooth share keeps stopping & bluetooth share has stopped