yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] PianoMonkey:
Every Oreo ROM I've tried (the first 2 pages from Treble) goes into bootloop (stuck on boot animation before crashing to TWRP) after installing the auto-brightness framework

The other solutions work fine

Some of the ROMs don't work well with Snapchat, Snapchat goes into full-screen mode but the navigation bar doesn't get hidden (and interferes with Snapchat buttons)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] famaTV:
I have consulted with one of my friends who kept original MIUI 10 in his Max3. He confirmed that It's just one speaker at the bottom and another one beside front camera. He stated that the holes on the left are for mic ... however, I did some recording while putting my thumb on it but no effects.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
In audio xml there are 2 mics configured. One is named mic and the other is named back mic. Not sure though where those mics are located.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
Just a little update on the common issues of Havoc (2018.10.27 & Eu rom 8.10.25).

1) Brightness adjustment flickering issue fixed

2) BT Audio fixed (both media & call)

3) Audio connecting to ear piece working

4) Viper4Android works

5) Camera works

6) Auto Brightness - Didn't try

7) Stereo speaker - Tested according to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTvJoYnpeRQ . There are sounds left & right channel from top & bottom speakers.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andyxmas:
Out of the box or with the whole fixes from first post?

[MENTION=4657999]xgneilx[/MENTION]

You have in the first page the battery problem. Not show the %.

Did you test the fix to install nano Gapps?

On my max 3 all battery Infos working after install nano Gapps.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
(1) & (2) are fixed according to the previous first post (which was deleted). BT issues are fixed by copying the files (audio.txt, audio_policy_configuration.xml, media.audio_policy.txt) to /vendor/etc/ & I have renamed the original /vendor/etc/audio/audio_policy_configuration.xml to audio_policy_configuration.xml.old . The audio_policy_configuration.xml used is the one before V3 (I think it is the same copy as in the first post now).

Viper4Android is installed according to the fix posted earlier. Audio connecting to ear piece and stereo speaker should be out of the box (or after BT fix and Viper4Android).

Camera works after installing magisk Camera2 API Enabler. Camera2 API Enabler magisk module causes the phone to act up in a bootloop around two to four times but the phone will boot eventually.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
It doesn't work for me using nano or micro. probably I need to move to a higher version of EU rom. I flashed my GSI from EU 8.8.9 so maybe that's my problem.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
This version of Havoc (Havoc-OS-v2.0-20181027-GSI-ARM64-Aonly-Official) supports the auto brightness already, so just run the setprop persist.qcom-brightness 4095 to fix the flickering screen during auto brightness adjustment.

Xiaomi EU 8.10.25 + Havoc (20181027) + Gapps micro = working battery stats

Observation:

I flashed EU 8.10.25 from EU 8.8.9 but didn't trigger ARB. Weird.

running the command "fastboot getvar anti" still results to...

"getvar:anti FAILED (remote: GetVar Variable Not found)

finished. total time: 0.010s"
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andyxmas:
The getvar command does not work with our max3. Please be in attention.

Somewhere here in Xda there is a explanation that this command failed in every max3 and the newer xiaomi phone although the ARB is triggered.

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And in xiaomi.eu forum there are many people who brick there phone because they use the command getvar and ARB was triggered
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrColdbird:
May I suggest bundling all the required manual fixes into a zip file and attaching it to the thread whenever a new fix is found?

It becomes cumbersome having to manually keep track of these.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] famaTV:
Hello my friend,

I think you made me interested to try this ROM:

https://xdaforums.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/gsi-havocos-v2-0-t3855601

But currently I have this ROM:

https://xdaforums.com/project-trebl...-development/experimental-phh-treble-t3709659

What's the best way to do the switch, is it as simple as just dirty flash?

Is the first one (Havoc) better than the second?

Thanks again for all your great work :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andyxmas:
In my opinion start clean and fresh.

Factory reset + format data

And then the install new gsi

Restart twrp

Install gapps (I use nano because of Google Assistant)

Reboot twrp

Install magisk if you need (Need it for root for adblock and nfs injector)

Reboot

And then intall the whole fixes from first post

But I don't update yet. Have no time to switch on the new 27.10 havoc. Still on 21.10 havoc file. Because no time to search for the whole fixes and install them new. Because don't know if I only update from 21.10 havoc to 27.10 dirty and the fixes for audio and brightness still active or if I have to install all new
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] famaTV:
Installed it successfully - Thanks !

But then realized it's 9.0 where xposed is not supported :'(

Is this ROM worth exploring (based on 8.1)?

https://xdaforums.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/rom-havoc-os-t3826492
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andyxmas:
I have it now for a few days and love it.

Xposed I never use.

Only use two magisk module for camera and akku
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrColdbird:
For those on the edge... if you do value VoLTE ever being a possibility, stick to Pie.

GSI Oreo ROMs don't have the required patches to make VoLTE work.

For those on Pie GSI... please try adding the following properties to your default.prop in /vendor and see if VoLTE starts working:

persist.dbg.ims_volte_enable=1

persist.radio.videopause.mode=1

persist.data.iwlan.enable=true
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
Thanks for this warning [MENTION=5536965]Andyxmas[/MENTION]
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
Hi [MENTION=4355924]MrColdbird[/MENTION], would you like to volunteer and I'll link it in the OP? But if you want to start your own thread that's fine as well.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
Hi! where did get the files indicated above? (audio.txt, audio_policy_configuration.xml, media.audio_policy.txt)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
It was from the link created by you in the first post previously which has been replaced now. All the files are from you.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
hmmm... I don't recall dealing with the files audio.txt and media.audio_policy.txt.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
They are together in the same folder as audio_policy_configuration.xml file. I thought they are supposed to be copied together to /vendor/etc/ as advised. If they are not needed, there are no harm done as it still works. I will try deleting them to see if they are really needed or not. :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
I have tested by deleting audio.txt and media.audio_policy.txt. BT media & call still works. Confirm these two files are not needed. Sorry, my mistake!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
thanks for taking the time to test this. By the way, since you have fully applied the vendor zip, may I just ask if for some reason you can't mute media playback on your phone built-in speakers?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
If muting means lowering the volume of the built-in speakers by using the volume down button until no sound, then I can mute the media playback but not the voice call.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
can't mute voice call? is it always in speaker mode?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Roykooiman:
Isn't is possible to make a flashable zip both for 8.1 and 9.0 with all possible fixes combined? Because for me it's very confusing right now.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
The sound is still clear though softer both in speaker and non-speaker mode. It is not always in speaker mode.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] SUPERUSER:
Yes if someone is willing to compile a flashable zip file with the script to set permissions etc it it possible.

I have never made such zip so I don't know how you make such zip.

A common tool used today is this one: https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/tool-6-feb-android-flashable-zip-t3551772

Just make sure to mount the /vendor partition in twrp before flashing the zip.

It should mount the needed partition when you swipe to flash but learning from ResurrectedKernel after some trial end error we do need to manually mount the partition before flashing the zip. Otherwise the wifi fix was not copied over.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
I can't use the latest havoc 10/27 stably. Even with the original fix or v3, can't make it perform flawlessly. Not to mention that it is running on permissive selinux. Sigh. I have tried it from base of eu 8.10.25 or 10.0.3.0. I'm tired of this. I'll probably rest with a slightly broken Bluetooth (no media playback) in the meantime. I just hope someone here can help me out finding a fix.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
You mean you couldn't get the bluetooth media and call working. That's strange. I can get it working fairly easily (even with the earlier Havoc & Eu) following what you have posted earlier. It is just replacing the /vendor/etc/audio_policy_configuration.xml with the one you have created (the one before v3 which I think is the same copy as in vendor-patch-18102401.zip linked in the first post now). The only extra thing which I do is to rename the /vendor/etc/audio/audio_policy_configuration.xml to /vendor/etc/audio/audio_policy_configuration.xml .old .
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
Yup. That's actually strange. lol. I'll try to give another shot and once I made it work and satisfied my OCness I'll update the OP.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Anyone experiencing laggy UI on AICP?

I tried everything, but the UI is so, so laggy...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andyxmas:
Have you magisk install and after first boot reboot?

Than the lags away.

When magisk install then try nfs injector. You found it here on Xda. I install this module on havoc android 9 and lags are gone and incredible battery lifetime
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Yup, I actually did... I installed Magisk and NFS injector and ran them for two days - but it doesn't help :(

Thank you very much for trying to help :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andyxmas:
Hm I am on havoc and there is no lag.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
Added few FAQ items in OP. Will post my current running config that I find to be the most stable soon.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andyxmas:
Thanks for the new FAQ.

A few questions:

When update havoc as you write in FAQ

A: Have to install all fixes new? Bluetooth, audio, flicker fix?

B: Is then clear system or only update the system itself and all apps and data will work and there?

C: magisk reinstall?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
A. Probably you just need to type the command to activate the overlay > chcon something....

But generally all should be OK since vendor partition is generally untouched. However, I think the overlay is no longer needed in the 10/27 havoc as it comes with a fixed auto brightness. It might actually cause bootloop if the overlay file is still there in the vendor/overlay.

B. Per my experience, I wiped system. But maybe you can try not to wipe system. But then again you will still need to install gapps and clear caches. Either way, files and data will not be erased.

C. I don't recall doing that. GSI only affects the system partition and not boot partition. But just in case you boot up and you can't find magisk, then just install it's apk. Because again, boot partition is generally untouched.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Germano1980:
Hello everyone, everything good? Could you tell me which of the two ROMs is better in operation and less complicated to install? I have read this topic enough, but I do not understand anything. So I'd like your opinion, because I can not use Miui anymore. It may be from another ROM too. Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] PianoMonkey:
When I use TWRP, in vendor folder I can only see 2 folders: firmware, lib64, and 2 XML files: compatibility_matrix.xml and manifest.xml

How were you able to move your audio_policy to vendor/etc?

However, I was able to move all the files into vendor/etc using Root Browser without any problems (seemingly?), does that mean nothing (AKA must it be done strictly through TWRP)?

Bluetooth audio works outside of calls
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
You have to kount vendor partition first in twrp so you can see its actual content in file manager
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] PianoMonkey:
Wow I swear I tried that, but I guess that works now, thanks!

Edit: that lets me view the files in vendor, but when I try moving the file I get

rm -rf "/vendor/etc/usb_audio_policy_configuration.
xml" process ended with ERROR: 1

Edit2: nevermind, remounting through Terminal fixed it

mount -o remount,rw /vendor
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] famaTV:
Hello again,

Not sure if I should ask this question here, but I tried Nand Backup via TWRP (boot, system and data). When I restore the backup, I lose the MAC address and Wifi won't turn on. Any clue?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaflendrino:
i install fix in page 1, for bluetooth calls in aicp. But dont works only sound for media bluetooth i copy files in root explorer and after in twrp i copy usb_audio_policy_configuration.xml. A guide steep by steep please!!!!!!!!

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i think there is something wrong when i copy the file in twrp because the date of the archive is old, i think dont save the new archive. How can i do it....
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] PianoMonkey:
Bluetooth call audio fix only works for phone calls using Bluetooth headphones. It doesn't work for 3rd party apps that let you call. For example, you cannot use Bluetooth to call with Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Textnow, Hangouts, etc... Only works on actual phone app.

[List=1]
[*] Download the vendor patch and extract it.
[*] Copy the folder named "etc" and move it onto your phone
[*] Go to TWRP, Mount, and mount all possible partitions
[*] Go back to main menu, then go to Advanced and then Terminal
[*] Type this:
[code]mount -o remount,rw /vendor
mount -o remount,rw /system

[*] Go back, then go to File Manager, then navigate to where you placed the "etc" folder

[*] Find the XML file inside the "etc" folder called "usb_audio_policy_configuration.xml", and click the [✓] icon

[*] Select "Move" and move it into the vendor/etc directory

[*] Optional (I didn't need to do this): go to vendor/etc/usb_audio_policy_configuration.xml and click the [✓] icon, and CHMOD it to 644

[*] Reboot phone system

[/LIST]

[/code]
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jngiag:
For those who could not get BT Audio (both Media & Call) working in Havoc. I have just updated mine (Havoc-2018.10.27 + Eu 8.11.1) with it working successfully.

(1) Copy the "audio_policy_configuration.xml" in vendor-patch-18102401.zip linked in the first post to /vendor/etc/ .

(2) Rename the /vendor/etc/audio/audio_policy_configuration.xml to /vendor/etc/audio/audio_policy_configuration.xml .old.

All these can be done using the file manager in twrp easily.

It is good to include /vendor in your backup too.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Sounds like an EFS problem. Did you back it up?

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/general/guide-efs-partitions-how-to-lost-t3307793
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] famaTV:
I did another test and it only worked when I restored modem as well.

Thanks for pointing out that.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andyxmas:
So update from 21.10 to 27.10 Havoc dirty flash successfully.

Delete /vendor/ the overlay framework apk which we need in 21.10.havoc

Install img

Reboot twrp

Install gapps

Reboot

Install magisk

Clean Dalvik and cache.

After reboot system all running as before. Only thing you have to do:

Delete all fingerprints and the Lockscreen Pin and setup this from start.

Because all apps which use Fingerprint login not working with fingerprint.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] xgneilx:
Is there anyone here who knows how to keep the data partition(including storage) encrypted so that just in case I lose my phone, my data can't simply be accessed by anyone who knows how to use twrp and mtp?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Blackman75:
My question is why would you root a phone like this? It already does everything I've wanted from a phone when I've rooted other phones in the past. So my question is why would anyone root this? Am I missing something?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dalanik:
This is the 1st phone I own that I didn't root.... Really no need. I wish only I could turn on NFC and couple more settings from Tasker, but basically I can freeze apps w.o root, I have perfect firewall (Ahdell3)... nothing else I need :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Blackman75:
Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Blackman75:
Ahdell3 or Adhell?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dalanik:
Adhell3, you have to compile it for yourself though: https://gitlab.com/fusionjack/adhell3
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Blackman75:
What is it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dalanik:
It doesn't work anymore. Samsung withdrew licences for Knox.... it was the best app disabler and ad blocker...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kazzxtrismus:
.

Root isn't just for customisation..

privacy security peace of mind, true ownership debloating, actual control of your device.

.

The simple fact most developers moved on because nobody thinks of these as a benefit is disheartening and depressing to say the least.

.

Your information is worth thousands of dollars a year..and you own it..until you give it away..worse yet pay hundreds to thousands of dollars for the privilege of having your data stolen & sold.

.

Y'all need to wake up...

Shoot, if you knew how much battery you'd save from them checking your location and contacts 20x a day you'd be outraged
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Blackman75:
Thanks very much! I had no idea.
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Questions & Answers] xtrocata:
As excited as I am for the mate 20 pro, I gotta be honest. I don't like the emui skin. Skin, as in the colors, icons, settings menu they use.

Does anybody know how themes will work?

For example, right now I have the lg g7 and I have a theme that makes it look like a pixel. From the settings menu, to the notification panel and even the notifications. It's a really great cvasi-pixel pie theme.

Any idea if something like will be possible on the mate 20 pro?
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Yeah they have there own theme engine. When I had the mate 10 Pro I could easily but a pixel style theme on it
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
Anyone get a chance to compare with the Mate 20 pro with the Mate 20 X? Are you losing very much quality by going with the X?

Brightness?

Contrast?

Who supplied the X panels?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] mudnightoil:
Mate 20 Pro is a Chinese supplier - BOE. Mate 20 X appears to be Samsung.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
Thanks.

Any idea of the brightness?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] choch69:
I wish the screen had a higher resolution and ppi, but hearing it was made by samsung is kind of nice.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] mudnightoil:
No, but not sure why you really want / need to know. Max brightness hasn't been an issue on Samsung AMOLEDs for 3 years.

The Mate 20 Pro's BOE screen is said to be excellent, too.

What with LG finally sorting out their POLED phone size screens, and Sharp / JD about to enter the market, it looks like OLEDs are set to completely replace LCDs in all but super budget phones and tablets, finally.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
The Nexus 6P had a Samsung AMOLED and it was so dim you couldn't see it in the outdoors. I learned from that to check the brightness before buying.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] mudnightoil:
That's a 3 year old phone with a 4 year old mid-range AMOLED and you're massively exaggerating (I have one).
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
Fair enough.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] koralit23:
Always on display?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
Probably not.

However I pre-ordered mine a few days ago, and will certainly check back here to let you know when I find out.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] mudnightoil:
All newer OLED Huaweis have AOD. Though it tends to be somewhat selective as to what it actually displays ... unless they've fixed it in 9.0.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
That would be soooooo cool if it does. Can't wait to confirm when I receive mine. :P
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
I saw that Huawei is claiming that the regular Mate 20 will reach over 800+ nits of brightness. I'm hoping for something similar on the X. Because its more money, you'd think it would be higher quality?

My Mate 9 is probably around 600+ nits, so this would be a big jump from that.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] mudnightoil:
Highly unlikely either Pro or X will get that high. It's OLED. Not sure why you want it that bright anyway ... sunlight legibility is more about contrast and screen coating, which tend to be far better on OLED than LCD.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] rowihel2012:
I think it will be excellent like honor note 10 screen

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I hope sound too
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
I like bright screens. What can I say?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] lawtq:
I have both. Both screens as good as each other. I can't see a 2k small screen difference. Brightness as good as reach other also. Actually prefer the 20 X screen
[Google Pixel 3 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] obsanity:
Does anyone know how to get those same Pixel 2 XL live wallpapers in to our new Pixel 3 XL? I figured they'll be there along with the new ones but I do think see them.

Edit:

Here is a link to a post that has an APK that works very well:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74142755
[Google Pixel 3 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] sway40:
I just Googled the apk and installed it, works perfectly.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] obsanity:
I've seen a few but I wasn't sure if it will be a true "living things" type. I think there may be a difference between a live wallpaper and what Google is doing with theses. So I was hoping to just pull each one into the same folder or something. As I understand, the APK has been modified with a different name and there were some changes done for battery draining and such. Seems like there should be a way to just pull a file from one library and put it in another. Unless those files are in a system folder and root is needed.