yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gorilla p:
I just wanted to note a couple things for others who might be coming over to this ROM.

Be sure to do a factory reset and wipe everything but internal storage. If you don't wipe data, you may get an "insufficient storage" error during the GApps installation process.

Also, this ROM says it includes Magisk 13 for some reason, so I assume many will flash the latest 14.5 (which is working perfectly fine)..

I flashed BluSpark kernel as well.

After flashing Magisk and BluSpark and booting, WiFi did not work. I booted to recovery again, flashed BluSpark again and everything was working properly.

Issues I've noticed...

This appears to be an OOS issue, but I can't get the Google Phone app to work reliably, despite setting it as default phone app and enabling all permissions. When I get the drop-down notification for an incoming call, I can't seem to click on it. I prefer the Google dialer because of the SPAM call blocking.

Make sure to de-select YouTube during the AROMA installation if you plan on using the Magisk Injected AdFree YouTube module. It wouldn't work for me when YouTube was installed as a system app via Gapps.

I also occasionally notice the navigation bar at the bottom whited out. The buttons still work, I just can't see them. Not a major issue.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jkyoho:
Did you use YtADaway xpoesed module and works? Just curous because from another phone, this xposed module has not been updated for a while, and Youtube ad(5sec count down one) shows every time.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gorilla p:
No, I just use the standard adaway app and it works fine
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gorilla p:
I don't use Xposed.

There is a separate YouTube module in the module download repo.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] magicalan:
when is 4.7.5 going to be available on this one :)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Patience!! NEVER ask for releases or updates. It's a major rule that we don't break!! When it comes it comes.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] magicalan:
oh I was just wondering, not pushing it hehe..
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Christian_Sordi:
Volte doesn't work[Italy], there is no option for enable/disable It in settings. I activated in my provider 4g Voice and volte works in my Galaxy s6 edge with the same SIM.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mugetzsu:
Try using the volte enabler module in Magisk.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Lol just busting your chops.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jimithing83:
I want to come back after trying Audax Rom (Based on 4.7.5) but Freedom won't boot. Stock boots fine, but hey - I want more. Tried bluespark and official twrp without luck. Normally I would have used the download tool for all other OP devices, but I cant find it anywhere for 5T. Stock 4.7.4 writes firmware while installing - I dont get it! What am I not taking into consideration here?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yung40oz84:
Not sure what the issue is, I have switched between freedom and audax personally and never a problem
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
What recovery are you using? Also are you clean flashing or dirty flashing?

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What recovery are you using?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] M3drvr:
Maybe try reading the post you quoted. He very clearly stated what recovery he was using....:rolleyes: Clearly said both official TWRP, and bluspark TWRP.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jimithing83:
Thnx for answering. This beats me. I even formatted data in between! Audax boots like a mf too. Haven't tried Linage or Omni though. Anyone know it there exists a download tool ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Maybe curb your attitude. If I missed him claiming recovery I missed it. Either way I'm just trying to be helpful in the thread. I've been away from root for a few years. Take it easy.

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Hey. There is an all in one tool you can try to start fresh. I can't say why you'd have an issue other than possible files hanging around which I've witnessed first hand in my LG G3 root days. Link for tool community below.

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5t/development/tool-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3706840
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] M3drvr:
I'm sorry kind sir. :(
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
No need to b sorry. I'm not a rude person and treat people with kindness and respect. I wasn't trying to offend anyone.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gorilla p:
Be sure to check out the post I made a couple pages back.

I'm using BluSpark TWRP.

Factory reset, then wipe everything but internal storage. If you don't, you'll get an error during GApps installation and it won't boot.

Flash ROM and select your preferences. You can flash Magisk 14.5 as well.

It should then boot fine. You can reboot to recovery and flash BluSpark kernel if you like.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tcat007:
Just curious if this ROM has done any tweaks to system accent colors? Current ones are way to pastel.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bradl79:
no u can download JOnePlus tools, i have tried to edit the apks but always kept getting bootloops, this thing is nowhere near as easy to mod as OP1/3/3T was
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Stock based ROM. No tweaks to system UI
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ZataH:
Where does one find that? I have search several places, and I cant find it.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jmtjr278:
Blu spark thread under downloads tab up top. Or search twrp while in the thread should point you in the right direction.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jimithing83:
If anyone end up on my path, not able to revert back to freedom - I had to lock/unlock bootloader and then profit. Without remembering exactly what, I'm sure som files probably still lingers even after formatting data.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Seven_of_Nine24:
Is there a way to remove all GApps, including Google Play Services?

I really don't want anything Google on my phone.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] M3drvr:
Completely separate topic and thread discussing that.

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5t/help/op5t-arrives-100-google-questions-t3717795

Try that till you find a better answer.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Seven_of_Nine24:
Thanks for the link, but I beg to differ. On a ROM called FreedomOS you'd expect the option not to have GApps at all.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Christian_Sordi:
I installed magisk volte/vowifi module for enable volte option in settings bit doesn't work. ( 4g voice activated in my provider)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] M3drvr:
Take that up with the devs that named the ROM then and tell them they are misleading with the name.:p
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Strange I'm on Audax testing the room but came from Freedom and it was the same on both ROMs for me. TMO is my carrier. Furthermore I don't have the magisk module installed or needed.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Christian_Sordi:
It could be a solution changing Ro.product.brand in build.drop?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Possibly. I didn't think of that honestly. What's the worst thing to happen? You just change it back if not. Go for it.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vivekdn2504:
yes dirac drainig battery
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] scissorscrush:
Anyone else?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infinity0x:
Battery seems fine for me.

I can't uninstall Google Play Services even with the "/system/app mover" app, it gives me an error "Could not remount /system".

Trying in adb shell also gives me "mount: '/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system'->'/system': Device or resource busy"
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Pfeffernuss:
Sure. SoT is no issue on this phone, idle drain however is (with every kernel tested, and same apps as my previous phone).

Can easily hit 8, 9 or 10 hours when using the phone in one day. With my Mate 8 however it was possible to hit 5 hours spread over 3 days. This is, here, not possible because the battery depletes faster than I would like while doing nothing (WiFi off or on, Optimizations off or on, all make no noticeable difference) :good:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] scissorscrush:
Mostly people care about the one day use. Because they use the phone allot. But talking about wifi consumption, it drains about 3% in 9 hours on idle state. That seems about right to me.

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Why would you wanna remove it. Rather use Amplify to limit its wakelock. Also I've noticed that OOS itself blocks a lot of wakelocks and gives great battery life. I never felt the need to do any customization in order to control the apps or wakelocks unlike on my Nexus 4.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infinity0x:
I want to replace as much stuff as possible with FOSS. Specifically for Google Play Services I use microg (dot org) instead, there is a location services provider replacement where you can download OpenCellID stuff locally (as a 3GB local database) so you don't have to make continuous 3G/4G location lookups to Google. (I've done this before on a Nexus 5X with CM-13, it works perfectly fine.)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] manuelperro:
Any mode, guide or link to change the animation scale to 0.2× on this Rom???
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] techlogik:
Had the opposite issue. Audax upon boot didn't recognize my sim card. Then sat at the checking for updates screen forever. Reflashed, complete wipe/fresh start...nada.

Going back to Freedom with custom kernel. Performance and battery were great with it. Just like to flash/test other Roms...but really only two options right now.

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Not that I know of. I personally go into dev options and disable all animations/transitions etc...then in Apex, make it fast as can be. Makes for a really crazy fast experience IMO.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Yep I'm getting 8-10hrs SOT. Loving this phone!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mad_Wolf:
Hello guys

I recieved the device yesterday

I installed FreedomOS 2.1 to my device but it shows that the phone is encrypted

How can I decrypt it. If its done with installing the rom again what did I chose wrong at the install screen and my phone is encrypted
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yogeshr699:
Wow awesome..

What is ur set up.?

Any battery saving stuff ur using..?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] scissorscrush:
Nothing man. I bought this phone for OOS, I knew it was great with battery life. I haven't done a single customization for battery (though I got to know allot while keeping Nexus 4 alive for 4.5 years). I've noticed that OOS stops a lot of wakelocks and alarms on its own, and stops a lot of apps background activities, which is good in maximum scenarios but has its own downsides. Like poweramp's headphone plug and play sometimes doesn't work. I have all the gestures on while screen off, face ID and everything that you can find in the settings is enabled. If you are not getting enough battery backup, I would suggest you to try and block wakelocks and alarms. Use some battery stats app and wakelock controller apps and see who is the actual culprit. :good::)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] scissorscrush:
Here some more. This time it was charged to 90% and still got 11 hours. Could've been 12 if it was charged 100%.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Decryption is below. Caution - READ READ READ and read again

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/decrypt-5t-t3712863/page4
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yogeshr699:
It's really good..

But I don't see any other apps.. Is it ur daily driver..?

Mine is also pretty good.. I always land some where around 6-7 SOT which is really good for me.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mad_Wolf:
Thanks I formatted my phone and everything is ok now
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
So your running decrypted with Freedom?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] scissorscrush:
Yours is just fine. You are running two sims, remember that means two radios which automatically drains more battery. Whatever you are getting is completely normal, there is no need for any customization.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] andrizmitnick:
wanna ask, does this rom features UBER toolchain?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mad_Wolf:
Yes m8

Should I be scared ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
Lol it's a choice and preference but realize your data is much more vulnerable that way
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] emuwar:
please, my op5t is stock...

Steps please help... erase finger and ping? next? thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bigmase521:
Dirac drains pretty badly for me as well, it's 3rd in my list. I had never heard of it before despite having a OPO and OP3, had to look it up. Turns out it's an audio enhancement / dsp type thing. Don't think I even need it since I'm using V4A.

This usage from today is mostly surfing the web, Twitter, and a podcast, but Dirac drains like this everyday regardless of what I do.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
You first have to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery.

Here: https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592/page24

I suggest you READ from the first page and first post and read it again until you understand what your doing and what it all means. Be careful cause you could end up with a paper weight if you don't follow instructions to the letter.

Once that is done you can flash custom ROMs. I suggest FreedomOS or Audax to start. Don't forget to do backups.

I'm not responsible for your device in any way should you have an issue.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] purnenduraj234:
Why video calling is not working in any app(duo, whatsapp..) when i choose install option of arise sound mod in aroma..??
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] monza180:
I have some Questions

Hello,

now i am a owner of a OP5T for about 7 days,and i´ve had some questions.

1. I do not find a point in the menu where you can choose that the homescreen rotate horizontal,bevor this phone i have a Motorola X Force and this Phone had a point in the menu.

2. The automatic Display illumination is terrible,it goes down to the minimum but it down go up when the light was more.

Did anyone of this points fixed in this or another Custom ROM.

Thanks

Sönke
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tcat007:
Yeah, I froze Dirac in titanium (both items). It is an option in Arise that I never used, so I see no point in using it. I'll probably uninstall it after I make sure nothing uses it.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] MrPepperino:
Your data is vulnerable after unlocking your bootloader. If you want to stay safe with everything....stay stock
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ippolito1971:
That's correct
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ArdeX:
Two questions for people running this ROM (which works great, BTW):

1. Have you guys already updated to Magisk 15.0, and if so, is it running fine?

2. Do I need to re-flash the custom kernel I'm using (New Kernel by jgcaap) after updating Magisk? I'm on Magisk 14.0 currently.

TIA.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] perkasthor:
I upgraded yesterday with the recommended method (the last option, can't remember it's name...), everything works fine!

I'm using the stock kernel, but i guess it's not mandatory to re-flash the kernel after upgrading Magisk...
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rickysidhu_:
1. Yes and yes

2. Pretty sure you don't but even if you do it just takes a couple mins!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Helhound0:
Used this ROM on my OnePlus 3T and i LOVED it. Glad to be back on FreedomOS on my 5T <3
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ArdeX:
Merci pour vos réponses, [MENTION=1151963]perkasthor[/MENTION] & [MENTION=7381251]rickysidhu_[/MENTION] - updated Magisk and all is well. I also reflashed the kernel, although it was probably quite unnecessary - just to be on the safe side.

Like I said, Freedom OS is running really well and I'm getting excellent standby and SOT times with it (combined with New Kernel). I charge my phone to 100% every three days and get around 8-10 hours of SOT over that period. Always on LTE , never WiFi; no measures taken/no gimmicks to conserve battery, everything on 24/7. Awesome indeed...
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Nosferatu.:
Yes newest Magisk working fine for me. I'm on 4.7.2 and 2.0.2 FreedomOS. Got lazy never flashed newer versions of FreedomOS.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] happydish:
Has anyone been able to pass safety net on this rom with xposed? It works for me with just magisk, but If I install xposed systemless (through magisk, or a zip) It fails safety net. Other than that, it's working beautifully, smooth and stable.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yogeshr699:
It's working perfectly for me.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jimmydee62:
I'm having issue just like person in earlier post. I go all the way through aroma and when I hit install I get error stating this is a oneplus 5 and rom is for oneplus 5T. The p[roblem is mine is a 5T any suggestions.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jimmydee62:
Did you ever find out how to fix this mine says its a 5 also when it is a 5t.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Livingod:
See my edit, or upgrade to official TWRP
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jimmydee62:
Thanks for your help I installed the twrp that you listed and it worked.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] c_86:
4.7.6 just release with Dec security updates
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] M3drvr:
We don't even have 4.7.5 on freedom os yet so calm down sir.:p
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] shafi31:
:good:

Security Updates matters
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] purnenduraj234:
What setup u done anything extra..??
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yogeshr699:
Nothing extra..

Jus clean flash the Rom.. Everything works properly
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] c_86:
What just making a statement that's all
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] lemonspeakers:
How significant are security updates? I never cared about them. Should I start to?

I guess my biggest concern is: What am I doing on my phone NOW that I don't know can compromise my security?

I use my Oneplus5T to browse reddit, read emails, use Google assistant, text people, watch youtube, call people, take photos/edit them. The very basics, basically.

Specifically, I am rooted with Magisk. I do not use facebook, snapchat, whatsapp, play games, etc.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] harish.raghypathy69:
Port this rom

Can anybody port this rom for one plus 3t? If possible, i am eager to know how!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Reli4nth:
Really? :eek:

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3/oneplus-3--3t-cross-device-development/rom-freedomos-1-0-t3409348
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] harish.raghypathy69:
I want features of one plus 5 on 3/t, like future face unlock....etx
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Unn113:
So wait for OnePlus to Port them, or do it Yourself. It's not that easy, not just apk You can copy and paste, there are many framework edits needed for this to work.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] harish.raghypathy69:
I am ready to do it myself, i want to know how, where to start learning. Can you guys help. I am not a noob.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Unn113:
So do it, if it'll be that easy I'll do it myself. But I think it's impossible, or nearly possible, because face unlock is closed source.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yung40oz84:
Google Search
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] harish.raghypathy69:
Thanks for your help. Trust me, it was really useful.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Medoo atweh:
Wow thats awsome !!! what Kernel are u using ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] cd993:
Just got my 5T and flashing this rom as I speak!

Can't wait to be a part of this vibrant development and community :)

Was going to flash he latest firmware but this custom rom definitely caught my eye!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Seven_of_Nine24:
I got my 5T today, loving the phone, loving the ROM.

Took me like 5 minutes to flash it also.

However, some apps I chose to remove in the aroma installer remained.

Nothing that root cannot solve.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] t-ryder:
Same here, but SD maid and root fixed it.

Gesendet von meinem ONEPLUS A5010 mit Tapatalk
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ArdeX:
Hi, I'm running New Kernel by [MENTION=2040569]jgcaap[/MENTION] - the thread is right here in this same section, easy to find!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] cd993:
Absolutely loving this rom and this device! Received it yesterday and flashed this beauty, everything working seemleesly.

Though one thing.... I woke this morning early hours to see it bootlooping to itself. Wondering whether that could be bluspark kernel or perhaps magisk 15.1? Just touching base with this to see if anyone has had a similar experience. Will see how it goes and if it continues I'll try another kernel and/or magisk version
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Rinoceros:
Try another Kernel or Stock Kernel. I have same Magisk and no bootloop here.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] cd993:
Thanks, will dirty flash the rom and stick with stock for now.

Out of curiosity, has anyone noticed any difference in their experience between stock kernel and blu?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] xalib:
I am running the ROM for a month without problems.

Not I realize I can't do system upgrades, the button in config over "about the phone" button just does nothing on click, and the last security update was Oct. 1st.

What's wrong?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jkyoho:
Custom ROM doesn't support official OTA update, and this ROM doesn't have its own OTA update feature neither. So that button is only a decreation.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] xalib:
I figured something like the first part, but does the second mean every new version of that ROM has to be flashed again?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jkyoho:
Yes
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] xalib:
Good to know, thank you.