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[Moto G Android Development] BasilSkrnk:
Hi everyone, does this ROM handle battery and stability well, for very basic tasks?

My aunt has this very phone — I don’t remember the exact model number, if that matters. I’ll check that later when she’ll give me the phone, but I’ve bought it somewhere in the U.S. back in the end of 2013, or beginning of 2014, I honestly don’t remember when and where, so long ago! It’s unlocked and 16 GB version. She was using the phone since then and she likes it till today, and there’s no reason for her to change it at the moment. She has only one issue is the battery drain (I believe it’s because of the very old batter, it’s at least 5 years old now, so I don’t think it’s a software problem).

I’m going to change the battery for her, but I also think whether I should update her to the newer Android. She’ll use the phone for very basic tasks, like messengers (no video calls); phone calls; camera maybe, very occasionally; occasional navigation. At this point she has latest stock, 5.1-something I believe. I’m considering this one or Official LineageOS 14.1. I have some doubts about the latest Android can be very stable and usable on this device, but this one looks like it has advantages of the both worlds: having the latest updates, and not the latest Android (hence more stable, right?).

So again, I have three concerns: battery life, speed (if it’s not super-laggy it’s okay) and… will her app for banking work? Will it pass the safety net?
[Moto G Android Development] asdf2002:
Yes, it's great! I love it and use it everyday. Everything as good as stock rom, but with better app support and security.

Battery life: At least as good as stock rom.

Stability: As good as stock rom. No crashes.

Speed: About the same, a bit snappier than the stock rom maybe.

Banking app: No idea, sorry. I don't use one.

Regarding the battery drain, the Moto G has always had a battery drain bug. It happens after GPS usage and the only fix is to reboot the phone. I believe this ROM can't fix it because it's either in the firmware or in the hardware itself.
[Moto G Android Development] JuanVCS:
Battery life made no noticeable difference for me (coming from stock 5.1.1), but everything feels snappier.

No idea about the safety net thing but otherwise I too recommend using this ROM.
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
If you look at the feedbacks given in this thread, I can echo them :) Battery and speed OK. Also no idea about safety net, or banking apps in general. I know that recently, some weeks back, Google has significantly updated their safety net binaries, with more strict tests, so even if it used to work before, it could be it won't anymore. So depends, how important this specific banking app is, and whether the app would be used to actively pay or just to look at the account balances etc. - Try it, that is unfortunately the only thing I can recommend, but even if it works now, it could be it will stop one day in the future, when Google decides to introduce even striker checks...

Using banking apps on a smartphone to actively pay isn't anyhow the best idea in general in regards to security (which is a different topic), and preferring a four year old stock ROM with a four year old patch level (which means that playing a crafted video file is enough to have your device being compromised, while still passing safety net) over a Custom ROM with current patches just to be able to use a banking app is the exact contrary to a good idea... (Just my two cents)
[Moto G Android Development] allrightlite:
Recently I have bought a ZTE L130 with Android Pie Go and security patch at least from 2019-02-05 just for generating photo TAN to have the real second factor. Bank don't accepted custom roms, so that was my way for this. Working well. My other option was to use an old 5.0 lollipop device with patch from 2016-01-01 and that was me to unsafe. Because I only use custom roms, I haven' t another choice.

And to the rom. I use the version with F-Droid. Really nice to have a test device for F-Droid. And its fast, very fast! Great rom! So its still a lot of fun to use this phone sometimes to check out alternative F-Droid and thats working without the usual play store :cowboy:
[Moto G Android Development] BabyTedhu:
Came here to say thanks for this wonderful work. Flashed B version with MicroG inbuilt on my moto g given to my mom, absolutely fantastic
[Moto G Android Development] Scranalot:
Hello - apologies for my late replies but I have been away

@ jemail (Post: #144) & @ ChrisRM (Post: #145)

Thank you for your responses regarding my post #143 (installing Ebay App via Aurora Store)

Please see my posts over on the Aurora Store v3 thread plus the subsequent responses from the Aurora Store app Dev:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79877432&postcount=367

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79985980&postcount=389

I totally concur with the responses from asdf2002, JuanVCS, MSe1969 & allrightlite :good:

Although I wasn't aware of this & I have GPS permanently on for location service backends with MicroG:

I find my battery life fine, although, as I have mentioned before on this thread, it is of course subjective to what is being used.

Regarding online Banking I very rarely use my phone for this & don't use a Banking app (I use a web-browser) but on the very odd occasion I do I have no problem.

So, although I have nothing to add to what has already been mentioned in the above responses, as detailed throughout this thread, I cannot recommend this smashing ROM enough for the venerable Falcon - many thanks to MSe1969 :D

Incidently MSe1969 please could you look at: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79997600&postcount=395 regarding Aurora Store

TIA :)
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
Thanks :)

Done - provided a reply.
[Moto G Android Development] emkorial:
Which options do we pick on opengapps to get the correct download?

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Tried flashing, got a "bootloader unknown" error. Any ideas?
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
If you want to use Gapps, only flash to the "A" build variant, NOT the microG build. Proper variant, as described in OP is arm and android 7.1, flavor of your choice (I recommend pico)
[Moto G Android Development] emkorial:
Thanks, I saw that, I dl'ed the A variant, and pico gapps, but when I go to flash the ROM, it tells me it doesn't recognized my bootloader. any ideas?
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
No idea - does the ROM flash and you only have difficulties with Gapps or does even the ROM not flash? And, did you update the bootloader, as described in the OP? What is the version of your bootloader?
[Moto G Android Development] emkorial:
Just saw the part about the bootloader in the OP. I would need to upgrade mine which I'm not willing to risk cause it looks way to easy to brick your device. So no Lineage for me
[Moto G Android Development] legendavey:
It is absolutely harmless. Remember that once you upgrade there's no way to roll back to an older bootloader version.
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
Well, unfortunately the bootloader topic would more be a "no android newer than KitKat for me"...

thing. It is in fact not that difficult, but yes - if you flash the wrong file, you will risk to brick your device.

There are however two possible alternatives, you could consider, both not ideal however:

a. Find the latest Moto Stock Lollipop ROM and bring your device back to Stock, this will also take care about the BL (I have however no clue about the effort and potential pitfalls). Afterwards, you can go again for this ROM.

b. Edit the check routine in the ROM zip to accept the old BL. Make sure to flash then w/o ZIP verification. I did that back in 2015 for a while, when I upgraded CyanogenMod from KitKat to Lollipop. At that time, the only visible symptom of incompatibility was always a terrible screen flickering after switching on the device and booting up, which however disappeared, when I shortly pressed the power button to switch the screen off, afterwards pressing power again. But that was Lollipop (android 5.0), and now we have Nougat (android 7.1)...
[Moto G Android Development] emkorial:
I ha e a special talent for screwing things up that are "harmless"

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I was able to flash stock Android 6 just fine. I do get that screen tearing/scrolling line issue no one knows how to fix, but you are right turning the screen off and on again fixes it till next reboot
[Moto G Android Development] Scranalot:
Thanks for your response MSe1969 - I have a further response over on the Aurora Store thread ;)
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
Seen it and replied - my opinion: Screw that ebay app! They do everything to prevent you from using it on a Custom ROM, so it's not worth the effort.
[Moto G Android Development] methuselah:
Since when ebay doing that? This is bad
[Moto G Android Development] Scranalot:
Hello MSe1969 thanks for your continued responses - I have just replied over on the Aurora Store forum.

Regarding your quote above I don't think that is strictly the case.

If you have installed GAPPS on a Custom ROM, for example, I don't think there would be a problem.

However with no PlayStore, e.g. your ROM's with MicroG, using Aurora Store it does seem to present issues with certain PlayStore apps.

There is more about this over on the Aurora Store Thread https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/galaxy-playstore-alternative-t3739733 for those that are interested.

Evening methuselah please see above ;)
[Moto G Android Development] Scranalot:
Good Afternoon rottenwheel I think you misunderstand what I was trying to say. I was not asserting:

Basically Aurora Store is a Google Play Store client & can be used in place of Google Play Store - see here:

https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore#aurora-store-a-google-playstore-client

https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore#frequently-asked-questions

Specifically:

I have MSe1969's latest release of the 'B' Variant ROM installed - no Google Play store/Google services - & only installed 3 apps using Aurora Store, which are not available via F-Droid. My problem is that though I can install the eBay app I cannot login with the app & get a 'Invalid Request' message as I have explained in my posts in this thread.

Please look at my posts (starting:https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79877432&postcount=367) & subsequent replies over on the Aurora Store Thread.

Please Note:

I have slightly edit my previous (#165) post.

HTH :)
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
New August 2019 builds available

Hi,

new builds are available for download:

A. Default LineageOS 14.1 with substratum and microG patch

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117934997

B. Hardened build with pre-installed microG and F-Droid, patched for substratum

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117934998

ASB August 2019, security string 2019-08-05

Additional patches from AOSP branch 'nougat-mr2-security-release'

OTA Support (see below)

variant B only: Bromite Webview on 76.0.3809.100

variant B only: Aurorastore 3.0.9 with AuroraServices install method (see below)

OTA support

This build update brings back the LineageOS Updater app. Any further updates of this build will appear in the updater app and you can download them within your phone, i.e. no need to manually flash.

Please note:

- Of course, you are free to continue to flash the build manually as before, it is an additional option.

- You still have to flash this update manually, as before, otherwise you won't find the Updater (Settings - System - about phone - LineageOS Updates)

- The updater will propose newer builds, it will obviously not propose this update, so "no new updates found" is the expected result, if you call the updater after flashing.

AuroraStore update (variant B only)

Aurorastore in version 3.0.9 now brings a new app installation method called "AuroraServices". Please perform the following steps after updating:

- Launch the "AuroraServices" app, which you'll find in the app overview and grant the storage permission, afterwards, you may close the app

- Launch AuroraStore, go to Settings - Installations - Installation method and choose "AuroraServices"

Happy flashing,

Regards M.
[Moto G Android Development] Scranalot:
Happy Flasher 8•S

Thanks for the new release with yet more enhancements too

Flashed the B Variant (my normal) - all good :good:

Only problem I've got is with the eBay app - but it's been discussed enough here & will pursue it if necessary over on the Aurora Store Thread

Cheers MSe1969 :)
[Moto G Android Development] rintinfinn:
hardenend rom

First of all thanks for the great rom! It runs very fluid and stable for me (tested for two days now). I've got a couple of questions concerning the hardened version of the rom:

1. Agps: The gps.conf file still contained supl.google.com as agps provider, is this intended and do you use some other workaround to not send imei info to google for the gps part?

2. Dns: Unfortunately I forgot your rom was supposed to use cloudflare as the default dns provider and installed the cloudflare4magisk module right away. When I removed that the phone was using a vodafone host as dns provider. Might the installation plus removal of the module have messed up the dns setting? Or is something wrong with the setup of the hardened rom? I really like the idea of a hardened LineageOs by the way, I just want to check if it's working as intended.

3. Would you consider adding wireguard support to the kernel (if that's even possible)? I think it would be a great addition for wireguard users as it should improve battery consumption and also would add tasker support for wireguard.

Cheers, rintinfinn

P.S.: I just saw there is a new release. I will update to the latest build soon, but my post was regarding the previous build.
[Moto G Android Development] ChrisRM:
Another good one!

Another goodie, just slips over the older version and improves. Excellent work!

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Hi [MENTION=7929484]MSe1969[/MENTION],

The Lineage animation is nice to have, but I'd like to get rid of the Motorola bootloader warning screen, which is a bit jarring. Where should I put a replacement on the microG build?

thanks,

Chris M
[Moto G Android Development] Scranalot:
I've done this already via adb from my PC/ laptop.

I'm on an Ubuntu based Linux OS & have android-tools-adb & android-tools-fastboot installed

I got the moto5.1v2.zip from here:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62836915&postcount=29

And it is attached below.

I extracted the logo.bin file from the moto5.1v2.zip & from the same location that I extracted it to I opened a terminal.

I then connected to my phone via adb then from the terminal I ran the following commands in order:

To ensure the phone is connected to the PC via adb:

adb devices

Boot into fastboot on the phone:

adb reboot-bootloader

To ensure fastboot on the phone is connected to the PC & ready for commands:

sudo fastboot devices

Flash the logo.bin to the phone:

sudo fastboot flash logo logo.bin

Reboot the phone:

sudo fastboot reboot

The Motorola bootloader warning screen should now be replace with new logo from the logo.bin file (Bootlogo.png attached below)

I have been running this boot logo for over a year now (since my original LineageOS 14.1 ROM install) with no problems whatsoever, however I have to do this I'm afraid to cover myself:

DISCLAIMER:

I accept no responsability for any damage that you may cause to your device following these instructions and/or using the attached file(s).

HTH :)

[IMG="Bootlogo"]https://dl.xda-developers.com/4/8/0/5/1/1/5/Bootlogo.png?key=utva0DamF1Cc-Ax6Wdk6kw&ts=1565621695[/IMG]
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
Hi,

when I saw your first post, I was planning to advice you later (when I'm online) exactly with what you brought up now in your second post.

But I have seen found it yourself. So I am not sure, I understand, what you want:

- Did you only want to indicate, that you solved your issue yourself and share the knowledge? Than thanks for that - useful information also for others :)

- Did you encounter any issues (i.e. does not do what is expected)?

- Or are you wondering, why the 'unlocked boot loader warning picture' appears again, after you have been using the logo patch for a year or so? (Only logical explanation to me would be that you have updated your bootloader in-between?)

Thanks & regards, M.
[Moto G Android Development] ChrisRM:
Thanks to both [MENTION=9824965]Scranalot[/MENTION] and [MENTION=7929484]MSe1969[/MENTION], my Moto G now has a *smooth* boot process and *smooth* running. All good.
[Moto G Android Development] Scranalot:
Hello MSe1969

The first post was from ChrisRM asking for advice on changing the bootlogo & I replied in the second post to show how I had done this.

HTH ;)

Afternoon ChrisRM - so do I take it you flashed the bootlogo & all is well?

:fingers-crossed:
[Moto G Android Development] ChrisRM:
Moto G continues to be very usable

Yep, exactly so. I mean, the boot message really wasn't objectionable, just mildly irritating, and now that problem has gone away. All is good.
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
You are of course right :) My bad... Thanks
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
Hi,

regarding #1 - I simply commented out the code to provide the data

regarding #2 - DNS is not enforced, the default setting simply points to Cloudflare instead of Google.

Normally, if you e.g. use Wifi, the DNS of your router is used, and many carriers route you through theirs, if you use mobile data. So if you wish to make use of a specific DNS, you need to actively set it (e.g. via a magisk module, or e.g. an iptables script, or temporarily in the WiFi settings).

Nevertheless in those cases, where your carrier does not actively "suggest" a DNS, Google will not be defaulted.

regarding #3 - no plans to include Wireguard yet. Simply trying to maintain the kernel with back ported sec. fixes.
[Moto G Android Development] Bludwurst:
I finally got around fixing my Moto G's busted screen.

Thank you so much for keeping our devices updated and secure.

This ROM is súper smooth, and has what I believe is an acceptable 6-7hr battery life (in my use case at least).

Loving the microG build :)
[Moto G Android Development] legendavey:
Yes, exactly! The battery life on the Moto G with the MicroG variant is absolutely ridiculous(ly good) especially for a six year old device! Very grateful that our falcon receives so much attention even after all this time. :highfive:
[Moto G Android Development] rintinfinn:
Thanks for your answers.

#2 I see. I'll use the magisk module to enforce cloudflare dns when not connected via wireguard.

#1 Did you comment out the data (to not send phone's imei back to google when gps in use) before building the rom or would it be possible to harden lineageOS in this way after it has been installed on the system? (I am asking for a user on reddit who wrote a guide to hardening lineageOS)

Best regards,

rintinfinn
[Moto G Android Development] MSe1969:
It is directly commented out in the code, which is compiled, when building the ROM:

https://github.com/lin15-microG/and...mmit/af95405d86d6594765d599ebf5d4d961c96247f1

So while "patching" things in a finished ROM is in general possible, I have no idea how that would work...
[General Questions and Answers] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device and i tried to perform a search on the forum a few different ways but, I can't locate any more than 1 other thread that's completely different from your question.

I did locate the following links where you may be able to obtain some information and member guidance as well that's specific to your device.

These may be for unlocking but, you may find or obtain some guidance for a Relock as well.

https://www.howardforums.com/showth...ia-L2-By-Unlock-Code-To-Work-With-Any-Network

https://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1904545-How-to-unlock-Sony-Xperia-L2-by-Unlock-Code

You may also be able to obtain some member guidance within one of the following Forum Threads from other sites as well...

https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-L2/bd-p/Xperia-L2

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f1044/new-update-firmware-sony-xperia-06-05-2018-a-2415971/

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f1044/new-update-sony-firmware-04-11-2018-a-2381286/

There's other resources out there but, the above links should give you a good start... :thumbup:

Good Luck!

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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
[General Questions and Answers] TKBS_UnrealEngine:
Thank you for taking the time to respond.

I will check those links to see if there is anything that can assist me and i shall return to add helpful info that i find for other users with teh same device.

Please note: Sony official Support advise Sony Xperia L device to be relevant to L1 and L2 users (just incase this helps)

I Hope the store will accept the phone with the Bootloader Unlocked, but if they do not, and IF i get it locked again i will write it up here and change titleOP
[General Questions and Answers] TKBS_UnrealEngine:
The Links posted by the user above did not help.

They lead to unofficial, uneccesary files, another forum which has less activity than this one and outdated links... - Completely pointless.

I also discovered that " Xperia L2 does not support OTG / USB Host.". I do not recommend this Phone to anyone, it is a slap in the face to Sony fans, the more i learn about it the more i am annoyed with this purchase. Will post progress if i make it.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Toxic17:
Hi guys.

Just got my Polaris yesterday. Just want to confirm that if I want to upgrade to bepe's ROM and a new Radio ROM I will first need to load Olipro's Hard-SPL?
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] naxos:
yes my friend ...
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Atze001:
Yes.

I do at first, the hard-spl, then bebe´s wm6.1 0.66GER update and at last

the Rom Update.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Toxic17:
Thx for the help guys.
[Honor 10 Questions & Answers] moswt87:
does someone know how to change it to global version (in USA)? i am new to flashing roms.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] gherkin12:
Hi guys,

I'm moving to the States (Las Vegas to be precise) for 3 years and was wondering if my UK Mate 10 would work on the US mobile networks - I believe (although correct me if I'm wrong) that T-Mobile supports GSM phones so i should be able to pick up a Sim and just put it in my phone.

TIA
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] microhaxo:
Yes, it will work fine. You just won't have volte (that's hd voice)
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] gherkin12:
thats fine, not overly fussed with that. Thanks very much :)
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] suoko:
I found this https://github.com/Halium/halium-devices/blob/halium-7.1/manifests/xiaomi_santoni.xml

Does that mean that this device supports alternative os?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] prin2ce:
Yea santoni supports project halium but it is unusable due to many bugs.

Please move this thread to qna forums
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] suoko:
It looks like everything has been solved, isn't it?

https://github.com/Halium/projectmanagement/issues/65
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] prin2ce:
Nope it is quite buggy at this time and u can't use it for now as dev had not released it.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] subhi19:
And now please move this thread to Q&A section !

This place is wrong.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mviscito:
Hi,

I have a Moto G 2013 (falcon) and have installed multiple custom ROMs over the years, with the latest one being the Pixel Experience 8.1 ROM. However, I attempted to go back to the original firmware as Pixel Experience wasn't working too well, and it didn't work, and I got a recommendation to install Lineage OS 14.1 on it, at which point when attempting the install the booting up sequence took forever, and so I tried the Resurrection Remix ROM, also no luck. It appears the phone is completely unable to boot - what should I do?

Kind regards,

Marco :)