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[Android Software Development] fumbles22:
Now i'm wondering if i'm flashing ROMS correctly. I followed these steps (from step 3, no step 8.1 ie. no Gapps):

But I sideloaded the ROM instead:

(Note that this is the first time I flashed my XZ Premium. I flashed it again using the correct TWRP file, but I didn't screenshot it).

When I rebooted the phone in step 7 it said something like "Are you sure? No OS installed". I thought I had completely wiped the system.

Is this the best way of flashing ROMs?

Also, all three of these phones (a Samsung S7 edge, a Nexus 5X, and an XZ Premium) are all on my desk so maybe they can see each other that way (ie. close proximity)?

I've never signed in on the Samsung S7 Edge (apart from Telegram, not google), so they must see each other a different way. This phone is running android 14, but it appears on the list as a Motorola Moto G for some reason.

I found this screen by clicking microG Settings (the app) --> Google device registration --> Select Profile.

So:

1). Am I flashing ROMs correctly?

2). Why can these phones see each other?
[Android Software Development] fumbles22:
I quite like MicroG built in - it makes the setting up process easier since half the apps/processes that I need are already there.

I bought another XZ1 yesterday to try the new android 14 ROM that was posted. I want to install the regular android 14 ROM and install MicroG myself, and then reflash and install the LineageOS and MicroG ROM. I just want to see how they're different.

It'll also be fun playing with phones!
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
According to that screenshot, the 'adb sideload' operation failed, so at that point, you haven;t installed the OS correctly

I think not - I think you will have whatever OS you had installed before you tried to flash. If your phone still boots, then go to Settings | About phone | LineageOS version, and see exactly what version you have. It should include the text `microG-UNOFFICIAL-`. If it doesn't you definitely have not installed this ROM

No. Go back to the instructions and start from step 5 - reboot to TWRP, and copy the ROM zip file across to an SD card on your device

In TWRP

Format data

Choose 'Install' and select the ROM zip file from the SD card

Reboot
[Android Software Development] fumbles22:
It definitely installed:

Apparently sideloading says this sometimes:

Taken from:

Install LineageOS on hero2lte | LineageOS Wiki

wiki.lineageos.org

Is sideloading a bad way of installing ROMs? I used to use the sd card method, but I find the sideloading method much more convenient.
[Android Software Development] 2faraway2:
You can install the rom in both ways (twrp install and adb sideload), and yes, your rom is installed correctly :)

It doesn't make any difference, so you can choose the method you prefer ...
[Android Software Development] fumbles22:
Thanks 2faraway2. I think i'm overthinking this a little.

I'm glad that sideloading ROMs is fine and also that the ROM installed correctly.
[Android Software Development] ToughDBlue:
Did the builds stop? I looked at the downloads list and there haven't been new builds since early yesterday morning. Hope there wasn't a problem with the LOS signature spoofing addition.
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Good news and bad news​

The good news is that, after a few false starts, the March build run is properly underway: it includes many devices promoted to 21.0, and uses the LineageOS changes to support signature spoofing, rather than our patches.

The bad news is that I no longer have write access to the download server, so the new builds are not being copied over. I am reliant on other people to help me fix this, and until it iss fixed the new builds are not going to be available either for download or OTA. I hope this will be fixed quite soon, but I can't guarantee it, and I definitely can't give an ETA on when the builds will be available. In the meatime, you can carry on enjoying the February builds ;)
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
See the previous post
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
I have LineageOs+MicroG 20 for FairPhone 4 updated to the latest available rom. I do see that LineageOs 21 is available for Fairphone 4 too. Does that mean that the next LineageOs+MicroG will be based on version 21?

If not, is it possible to 'just' install (sideload) LineageOs 21 on a LineageOs+MicroG rom 20?

Probably I then have to reinstall Magisk, and maybe MicroG as module? (and some other modules)?!

Or is it better to have some patience? ;)
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
If you have been a magisk user before, version upgrade is a good chance to change to official lineageOS. If you want to keep it simple, wait for next lineage4microG build. And wait a week longer to not be Guinea pig.
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
Then I will wait a little and hope next week FP4 update will be an 21 upgrade
[Android Software Development] enodo:
I see that there is a build for beckham, on 3/1, but nothing else. Are the builds of the rest of the devices continuing, so that there will a burst of activity when the configuration problems are fixed?
[Android Software Development] gebeer:
Support for seed

Please add support for Android One 2nd Gen seed. Thank you.
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
To my experience gapps only vanishes if I wipe system before flashing. Maybe flashing boot.IMG has the same effect.
[Android Software Development] DrSmoothy:
Support for kltedv

Hey, can you please add support for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sprint version (AKA kltedv). It is supported by LineageOS. I am willing to help from a user perspective in any way needed. Thanks.
[Android Software Development] southern-dust:
wipe system? why it's the same effect as flash boot.img? it's strange.
[Android Software Development] blaukatze:
device request

Thanks for this fantastic project, I was searching for an easy way to get microG with lineageOS.

It would be great if you could add the "Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi (2016) (gts210vewifi)" to your list of supported builds.

Thank you in advance.
[Android Software Development] :
I think it may be more effective to use Github issues to add devices to the build (each device being an issue). It'd be easier to see which need to be added at a glance instead of scrolling and changing pages on XDA. What do you think [MENTION=4316015]Simon94[/MENTION] ?
[Android Software Development] Franktdf:
Could you please create this ROM for Nexus 7 2012, grouper?

grouper is officially supported by Lineageos.

Thanks,

Frank
[Android Software Development] nguyen4514:
I have a question for the HTC One M9 users (himaul). I'm having issues flashing newer versions of LineageOS for microG. The only version that seems stable is the 11/19/2017 build.

When I try flashing newer versions, the installation completes. The boot animation completes and it looks like things are going well. After the boot animation completes, I see a black screen. Even after a full wipe, the results are still the same. I still notice this issue even with the build released on 11/29/2017. Does anyone know what could be causing these issues?
[Android Software Development] Fuzzypumper:
Hello and thanks again for this great microG LOS ROM -- it allows me to run Nougat on the LG G Pad 7.0 (V410) and actually be usable! I just had a quick question that may sound dumb but I want to verify: when an update notification for LineageOS arrives, is that for this ROM or the official LineageOS? I don't want to lose the microG goodness and would like to be sure before I update.
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
The update installs a new nightly of microG LOS. You lose nothing.

---------- Post added at 03:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:53 AM ----------

Have a look at https://download.lineageos.org/himaul

There is no nightly after 11/07. Looks like a LOS device problem. Maybe you should ask a brave user in your device's forum to confirm your finding. Once confirmed we can ask [MENTION=4316015]Simon94[/MENTION] to set download accordingly.
[Android Software Development] Rcmz:
Hi, I have trouble signing into Chrome (and other apps)

The sign in dialogue shows up, but I can't select my account

Do you have any advice?
[Android Software Development] neokragu:
after one week still no solution. some body give good solutions pls.
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
Sorry. Most content of this thread is about asking new devices. The few people reading continued, are hardcore noGapps. We root with addonsu and prefer to have our contacts stored local.
[Android Software Development] drbabusaha:
In my opinion the procedure should be as follows:

1. Install the rom for ur device correctly

2. Install google calender and contacts addon from shadow53 site

3. Install playstore zip file from shadow53 site

4. If playstore gives error then install patched playstore zip file from shadow53 site

5. Open settings- apps- show system- give contact and calender permission to google contact sync and calender sync apps and contact permission to google playstore

6. Self check and add google account to device

Thanks to shadow53 for his zip files

Thanks to lineage-microg for building this rom with signature spoofing support
[Android Software Development] compl4xx:
S3 Mini - i8910

Not sure if it was already requested tbh, but I'd love to use microG with my Galaxy S3 Mini, codename "i8910". It should be pretty similar to the usual S3, codename i9300, which is already supported by lineage.microg.org :)

How long does this usually take? it would be awesome if it was finished until 34c3 ;) wouldn't want to go there with my current unsafe device :D

For syncing your contacts & calendar, I recommend using ownCloud instead :) it respects your privacy, in contrast to G**gle. I have no experience with passing SN though :7
[Android Software Development] drbabusaha:
How to setup owncloud or nextcloud?

Will u sir pls guide?
[Android Software Development] compl4xx:
Syncing Contacts & Calendar with ownCloud

I just fired up an ownCloud docker container on my local machine. This has the advantage that you don't need an always running server, only a Linux OS. I only start this ownCloud instance, when I want to sync something in my LAN, and shut it down directly afterwards.

Unfortunately I'm not yet allowed to post helpful links, as this is only my second post. But if you just duckduckgo for "ownCloud docker installation" you will be fine, I guess.

Maybe someone with more permissions than me can post links :)
[Android Software Development] neokragu:
can I able to sync starred place in maps or is there any alternative. for contacts i can use even local storage. but unfortunately for maps i have to be depending google. provide me possible solution to sync starred places in map without google play services or with microG.

thanks in advance.
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
i8910 is not official supported and I bet it will never be. There are many options in https://xdaforums.com/android/general/index-list-custom-roms-offering-t3557047

Additional you can ask [MENTION=5011036]New Macław[/MENTION] of novafusion for implementing signature spoofing patch.
[Android Software Development] snatale1:
First, THANK YOU for making this! I can now use a lot of stuff I wouldn't be able to use while being de-googled, however even after reading as much as I could and searching I just wanted to know that on the google end (with registration turned on) they only get a hardware ID or something? And on the signature spoofing, my understanding is that only system apps can obtain this permission? With that being the case is being rooted a loophole for something malicious to sneak in and possibly install that way? Last couple months I've turned paranoid with phone security and this one keeps getting me and I don't quite understand it. But I DO understand that I'm still making NFC payments without Google YA!
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Yes.

As always, you can keep an eye on build progress in the Matrix room https://matrix.to/#/#microg-lineage-os-builds:matrix.domainepublic.net
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
What will we do with that?

https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:%22RIPLegacy%22

Wait that someone backports some patches and then start another round of 18.1 builds?
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
The change hasn't yet been merged to the 'main' branch https://github.com/LineageOS/hudson/blob/main/lineage-build-targets. So we have a list of 18.1 devices to build for this month, and those builds will be made as usual: see this issue comment for details
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
I doubt that build is worth the electrical power. My bacon already has February security patch.
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
The problem with writing to the download server is now fixed. The 21.0 builds now in progress will need to be synched manually. The first batch,up to and including discovery synced OK and should now be appearing in the Updater app. I will manually sync once or twice a day until all the 21.0 builds are done & synced.

20.0, 18.1 and Unofficial builds should sync automatically as they build, but I will keep an eye on that to make sure. Thanks for your patience :)
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
The 21.0 builds for DRG dubai dumpling enchilada equuleus evert fajita felix flame have now been synched,. They are available for download, and updates should start appearing in the Updater app soon
[Android Software Development] ToughDBlue:
Thank you @petefoth! Getting closer to my wife's phone which is hotdogb. :)
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Well LineageOS are doing one last round of 18.1 builds, so I guess we'll waste our electrical power and do the same :)

https://lineageos.org/Sunsetting-LineageOS-18.1/

https://discord.com/channels/628008280605589549/894746809531007029/1214846281147490324
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
I'm looking forward to the FP4 LineageOs+MicroG 21 release!! :D
[Android Software Development] mohama071:
I'm looking forward to the release of LineageOs+MicroG 21!! One Plus 11 ((SALAMI))....thanks
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
The 21.0 builds for FP4 gemini grus gta4l gta4lwifi gts4lv gts4lvwifi guacamole guacamoleb h830 h850 h870 h872 h910 h918 have now been synched,. They are available for download, and updates should start appearing in the Updater app soon
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
@petefoth Thank you very much for your hard work! I'm upgrading my Fairphone 4 now!
[Android Software Development] Gionathan:
Any news on LineageOS 21 for MicroG for the Sony Xperia 1 III (pdx215)?

And how would upgrade from the latest (lineage-20.0-20240213-microg-pdx215) work? Can the Updater upgrade from 20 to 21 or would we have to install manually? If so, would it require deleting all app/user data for a fresh install?

The microG website links to a broken upgrade guide, but there's an official upgrade guide from upstream LineageOS
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
It will be built in the current build run. You can check on progress in the Matrix room. The list of build targets is here. Builds are done alphabetically, and the 21.0 builds are taking ~3 hours per device.

You will need to install manually

It shouldn't do. 'Dirty flashing' over 20.0 should work fine, bit it's always worth having a backup ;)

Unfortunately our web site is out of date in a number of ways. Correcting it is on the list, but we have very limited resources so it wont be fixed anytime soon. Until it is fixed, up-to-date information can be found in this section of the project `README.md`

Following that upstream guide is recommended
[Android Software Development] wowi63:
Look at Aurora Store -> Settings -> Filters.

Here you got a radiobutton "filter Google-Apps"
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Or just blacklist it, from the three dots menu in Aurora Store
[Android Software Development] wowi63:
Yesterday i made dirty installs with L4M 21 on 4 Poco F1 (beryllium).

Thank you very much for keeping L4M alive!
[Android Software Development] ToughDBlue:
Installed 21.0 build for my wife's OnePlus 7T (hotdogb). Works great!! In fact, I believe I figured out the location services issue where it was off by at least 100 miles on every app but maps app. She had /e/ OS before and I currently have upstream LOS 21 on my Pixel 7 (Panther), both of which had microG 0.3.0.233515. LOS for microG uses the current stable version of microG (0.2.27.223616) and Locations Services are correct in all apps! Hurray! Looking forward to Panther getting LOS for microG 21! That should resolve the Locations Services issue on my phone as well!

PLEASE don't put the latest version of microG in LOS for microG!!
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
That sounds like an issue with mozilla Wi-Fi database in your area. On microG 0.3.0 you can switch that off. On 0.2.27 you can install apple backend instead.
[Android Software Development] ToughDBlue:
It's not just in my area. It happens everywhere I go it will jump somewhere way far away. I spent a day in a major city and it thought I was 50 miles away. I've tried switching off and experimenting with multiple combinations of the settings in 0.3.0 and it still was happening. No problems at all with 0.2.7.
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Here is the current status of the March build run

21.0 builds started to fail after successfully building devices up to `joan`. This is caused by upstream changes which have 'broken' our build engine for 21.0 builds. I have some ideas how to fix this, but they will need time to test

20.0 builds are in progress, and seem to be going OK

18.1 builds will be started when the 20.0 builds complete, followed by unofficial 18.1 builds (for `z3tc` and `z3tcw`)

After that, if I have a working for for 1, then i will make the unofficial 21.0 builds (`lilac, poplar, poplar_dsds, maple, maple_dsds`)

I may then retry the 21,0 builds for the devices that failed in 1, or I may leave it until April's build run. That will depend on how long the previous steps take
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Did you format data before installing los4microg, or did you 'dirty flash' over the /e/OS ROM? These problems sound like the /e/OS problems with location caused by their 'Advanced(!?) Privacy` and 'Hide my location' bugs features. I have been using the 0.3.0.233515 update of microG (from their F-Droid repo), on los4microG ad IodéOS ROMs, and I have had no problems with location
[Android Software Development] ToughDBlue:
Formatted both phones. Not an /e/ OS issue because it happens when I format and install upstream LOS and add microG 0.3.0. No problems when microG 0.2.7 is installed.
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
Since the update I get an message/warning: "external storage always stops" (in Dutch Externe opslag stopt steeds).

At least when I open de app Files (com.android.documentsui).

I tried deleting storage and cache of the app external storage and from the app Files. Are more of you seeing this warning? And how to solve this issue?
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
I've not seen any errors like that (yet ;) ). What device and which ROM version?
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
Fairphone 4 with lineage-21.0-20240306-microG-FP4.zip

I did try to install Fairphone original/stock camera, the new one from the newest TP29 rom. But that failed. Not sure if that could be related.
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Well it probably depends on how you tried to install it: if you just installed a .apk file as normal, using the system installer, that should be OK, but if you started attempted to copy files into the device file structure using e.g.adb then yes, that might be what is causing you problems. You may need to factory reset and / or format data, and maybe re-install the ROM and restore your backed up user-installed apps and data to fix it.
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
I did a

adb install FPCamera.apk

That should be the same as install within the UI? Isn't it?
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Should be. In which case it may be a problem with the

FPCamera.apk

file. Where did you get it? (You said it was 'the new one from the newest TP29 rom`. Did you extract it yourself? Did you pick it up from a website. You also said 'But that failed.' What error message did it give?

Whatever, I still think your best approach is to format data and re-install. No-one else has reported the problems you describe with the Files app. So easiest to start with a clean slate.

Sorry I can't be more help
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
I extracted it from the latest rom from Fairphone. Hoping to get better performance of the camera.

The error message I saw was one about a missing library. It was not installed then. Shame that I then have to reinstall everything. Especcially whatsapp data will be a problem than.
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
You don't have to - it's just the easiest way to get back to a 'known good' state

There are several possible ways of backing up WhatsApp data - internet search is your friend :) What has worked for me - for lots of my user-installed apps, not just WhatsApp, is the Android Backup and Restore Tools project. You need access to a linux machine - real or virtual -, and you need to enable rooted debugging (the docs say your phone needs to be rooted, but rooted debugging is enough).

See this post in the /e/ community forums for guidance on how to use the tool
[Android Software Development] Koffietijd:
I'd never heard of this Android Backup and Restore Project scipts! Thank you @petefoth . I'm making backups now.
[Android Software Development] david003:
I use Swift Backup to backup and restore, if a fresh install is needed. There's some apps that don't like being restored and need to be reconfigured (like Signal and PayPal). But most are fine. It requires root.
[Android Software Development] Gionathan:
Dang, I've been checking every day but I guess the LOS 21 build for pdx215 is gonna take a lot longer than I thought.

That said, I noticed the upstream LOS 21 did build successfully already, so would it be possible to do a "dirty" upgrade from microG LOS 20 to upstream LOS 21? And if so, would microG still work?

I've read upstream already implemented its own signature spoofing method, so I wonder if there are other reasons to keep using the microG fork 🤔

On a side note, has anyone tested the PlayStation 4 or 5 (DualSense) controller on LOS 21?

Both the PS4 and PS5 controllers get stuck after pairing and may even break Bluetooth altogether even though they work wired (USB-C to USB-C or OTG hub) just fine and the Xbox controller works via Bluetooth without issues

I've read this was randomly fixed in Android 14, so this is the main reason why I wanna upgrade to LOS 21
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
See https://xdaforums.com/t/lineageos-for-microg.3700997/post-89373840
[Android Software Development] Gionathan:
I see. I can probably manage to reinstall microG (I take it this guide is still up to date, right?) if/when it gets uninstalled by transition to upstream LOS

So my question is: wouldn't there be ROM signature issues when dirty installing LOS upstream on top of LOS microG like this warning when doing it the other way around? Does this mean my only options are either a fresh install or just wait for the LOS 21 build for my device?
[Android Software Development] petefoth:
Sorry - I have no idea.
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
The microG installation guide is outdated. You can either install the apps fron f-droid repo or use a flashable installer for system installation. I recommend minmicroG.

Dirty flashing of official lineageOS is possible.
[Android Software Development] humpty321:
Today I installed "App Manager" from F-Droid. It tells me that microG Services Core is stricken with Google Analytics:

Is this real or is it fake in order to satisfy some part of Android?
[Android Software Development] kurtn:
MicroG has some features that can be easily confused with trackers. In contrast to evil proprietary apps, those features are trimmed to be as privacy friendly as possible. And the features can be disabled individually.