yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] vinaypundith:
Hi,

I am trying to port LineageOS to an unsupported device, an IBall Slide Cuddle A4.

Here's the guide I'm following : https://fat-tire.github.io/porting-intro.html

This is the part where I need help:

Q #1: Where all should I look on my device for the proprietary blobs, and what do they look like? Can I manually extract them out of my existing ROM and paste them into the proper folder of the new one?

Q #2: What do I modify in the device/ folder?

Q #3: What does it mean to "build and support the various parts and peripherals" Does this mean to add the necessary drivers? If so, can I get these drivers from the stock ROM?

The reason I have to ask this here is because my device has NO similar LineageOS-supported devices with the same chipset for me to refer to. My tablet has a MediaTek MT8392 chipset, and I couldn't find any supported devices with an MT8392 (or an MT6592, which is very similar). Also, there is NO code available from the manufacturer, at all. The only resource I have is a stock ROM.

Are there any other ways in which a device can be similar enough for me to use as reference?

It would be really nice if someone could provide links to articles explaining the above 3 things, or if someone has already gone through this process, share their experience.

Also, will my kernel (v3.4.67) be compatible with the latest LineageOS 16 / Android 9 or will I have to build an earlier version?

I am very new to Android development, but that doesn't mean that I can't learn!
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] kurtn:
That's a hard task for getting started. A mtk device with no twrp available. I recommend to start with low hanging fruits. Like buying an old phone with dropped lineageOS support and building an updated version.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] vinaypundith:
I understand that it is quite difficult. So instead of doing a full port myself, I am now trying the method of taking an image made for a similar MTK device and transferring the device-specific files from my stock ROM, as shown in the following guide:

https://www.techubng.com/2017/09/how-to-port-lineage-os-14-nougat-rom-on-mtk.html

It says:

"From System/lib/hw: Delete all mt6572.so blobs and replace with these blobs: DOWNLOAD BLOBS

Now copy these files from stock to port:

System/lib/hwcomposer.mt65xx.so

System/lib/gralloc

System/lib/lib.audio.primary.so

Systemlib/lib.mali.soS

System/Etc

System/lib/libcameracustom.so

System/etc/firmware

System/lib/libfeatureio.so

boot/kernel

boot/unventd.rc (only if you are getting stuck at logo)

boot/Replace only camera lines under #Camera from stock boot.img init.rc to init.mt6572.rclib/libcamdrv.solib/libcamalgo.so"

But my stock ROM does not have any of the files he listed uner /system/lib! Can I ignore these files, or is there some other place where these files could be? (I checked /vendor)

Also, what about all the other files in /system/lib? Which ones are device-specific and does anything else need to be copied into the new ROM?

As for the TWRP, I have found tools like Easy Magic TWRP Installer ( https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-5162.html ) which will automatically do the porting given the boot.img and recovery.img from the stock ROM. Are these safe to use, as long as I provide the right info to the tool?

I want to use LineageOS on this tablet because the stock OS has some annoying bugs and is quite old (Android 4.4.2) considering how recent the tablet is and how much capability the tablet's hardware has. The manufacturer (IBall) has provided no updates at all.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Danbrown45:
Lineage OS on Samsung Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)

Can I pay a developer to make a working ROM to put Lineage OS on the Samsung Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P) ?

If so, how do I find a developer who can do it?
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] YggH:
hey, i have a sm-t280 that have a similar supported device. how i port to it?

i have a sm-t280 that i wan't to update the android. the only exit i found it's build linegeos or aosp for it, can anyone help me?

here is the source tree:

vendor tree: huttps://github.com/gtexswifi/android_vendor_samsung_gtexswifi

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device tree: huttps://github.com/gtexswifi/android_device_samsung_gtexswifi

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kernel tree: huttps://github.com/pfent/sm-t280-kernel

[i writed huttps because i don't have posted 10 posts already]
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] khronus:
Porting similar device mt6750t

I saw Lineage OS 16 for HomTom S99….

I have HomTom HT70 with same Chipset of HomTom S99 MT6750T….

Im trying to read and follow carefully your guide but still i have bootloop.. :(

Is it Possible to Port it to Homtom HT70 so we can have Android 9 too??

https://xdaforums.com/general/devic...tom-ht70-6-0-hd-189-mt6750t-4gb-64gb-t3803052
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] AlexRsl1999:
hey, I have a samsung j7 j700t (t-mobile), and if it has a similar version that is the j700f / h / m, but I have tried it and it does not work for me. What do I have to do to make it work for me? Help me please!!!
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] kurtn:
Different processsor. J700t is Qualcomm. J700f is exynos
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] AlexRsl1999:
But my processor is Exynos 7580 to 1.5GHz
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] SpaceSaver2000:
If you haven't already, I'd recommend checking in Geekbench as there's a lot of conflicting information on the web. Usually, Samsung only puts the Exynos chip in GSM only devices sold outside the US.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] YomaAroriode:
There is a custom rom for a variant of my device (Huawei g760) please how can i make it work on my device (Huawei g7-UL20) they both have the same specs and processor everything is the same
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] kurtn:
Have you unlocked the bootloader, before huawei stopped allowing it?
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] YomaAroriode:
Yes my bootloader is unlocked
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] YomaAroriode:
I followed this guide: https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-porting-twrp-without-source.3843473/

And ported the twrp recovery made for huawei g760 to my g7-UL20
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] YomaAroriode:
Now how do i modify the custom rom for it to work on my device. Please i need your help!!
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Hi there, I just noticed this reply you had made and I have a question about a device that may have had Lineage support.

What I would like to do, once I have my new phone that is, is to take my current phone Motorola Edge+ (2020) and turn it into a small Lineage tablet.

However, there is one slight problem with this, and that is rhat there is currently no Lineage support for this device, but there is support for it's younger brother the Motorola Edge (2020).

Now I do know that porting is possible between devices, but I've seen a lot of guides says they should have the certain similarities such as processor and such.

However the CPU, GPU and Chipset are slightly different (Same brands though), will this pose a problem in porting?

I of course do realize that I will of course need the proprietary blobs from Motorola for this device and I believe I have found them.

Finally, I am curious if you know of any up to date guides on porting? I will of course continue researching myself, however I thought I would make an enquiry anyway.

Any help you may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.

Bloodstalker
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] kurtn:
Install a gsi

https://xdaforums.com/t/gsi-rom-s-for-motorola-edge.4218681/
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Thank you very much for your reply. I had seen that I could uae a GSI, however I had not realized it is actually possible with Lineage. I clearly misread the topic.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
yo i have a phone with an unofficial version of lineageos 15.1 (Lenovo K8 Note) how would i go about building that newer version
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] kurtn:
There is a Lenovo K8 Series Official Chat Group on telegram. They somehow made gsi work.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
I want to try and make non-gsi lineageos so I can get android 12 working on it

android 12 GSIs don't support A-only devices
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
I know this not Android 12, but it's a start.

Lineage 17.1 on K8 Note
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
oh cool imma just use that then
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Glad to be of assistance.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
im just getting a 404 error on the website, i'll just use lineage 15.1
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
I'm not sure what is happening, as the link works for me, so here is the website address in case I made a mistake in my last post.

How To Install Lineage OS 17.1 - Lenovo K8 Note XT1902-3 manning - TweakDroid

Complete Guide [With Download Link] to Install Lineage OS 17.1 In Lenovo K8 Note XT1902-3 manning. Let's Customize Your Lenovo K8 Note XT1902-3 manning With Latest Lineage OS 17.1.

tweakdroid.com

K8 Note​
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
i mean the actual lineageos 17.1 file download link leads to a 404
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Ahh gotcha. Give me a moment and I will see if I can find the file. If I do i will get you a working link or pm you about sharing the file with you.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Ok I did a search and I couldn't find that rom either. Sorry about this, however after doing some further searching, I did find a GSI for Android 10 (It's not Lineage though, it appears to be ASOP).

Here is the link on how to install it:

https://www.getdroidtips.com/android-10-lenovo-k8-note/

I just thought I'd let you know that I tested the download of the file they recommended in the guide and I was able to download it.

Hope this helps and best of luck.

Please ignore tgia, I posted it wrong. Stroked it out as I didn't kniw how to delete the post.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Ok I did a search and I couldn't find that rom either. Sorry about this, however after doing some further searching, I did find a GSI for Android 10 (It's not Lineage though, it appears to be ASOP).

Here is the link on how to install it:

https://www.getdroidtips.com/android-10-lenovo-k8-note/

I just thought I'd let you know that I tested the download of the file they recommended in the guide and I was able to download it.

Hope this helps and best of luck.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] kurtn:
Please stop linking "getdroidtips" they do no original work. Get gsi from phhusson on github.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
I do apologize for linking from here, I was unaware that they were un-reliable, however I will take your advice and post links for GSI's from where you recommend.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
tysm, will try later tonight
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
imma try to find one then, thanks
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Not a problem at all. I feel the more I try and help out, the more I learn myself as I am planning to attempt to build a version of Lineage OS for my Motorola Edge + (Burton).
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
good luck, imma check for any custom builds of it
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-official-racer-lineage-os-17-1.4223877/

you could try porting this over
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Thanks and good luck to you too.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
That's exactly what I'm actually planning to do lol. The only issue I'm having right now, is tracking down the correct kernel for my specific phone (I see Motorola has posted them on Github, I'm just trying to understand which one of the msm android 12 sources, is the right kernel I need). Then of course I will need to get the vendor images and the device tree.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
battery on the gsi is horrifyingly horrible, am watching the percentage go down, will just use the lineageos 15.1 rom for it
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Well I wish you the best of luck. I will continue to search for a better Lineage version for you. I'm also willing to attempt to build a version for you, i would just need the exact model number of your device. This would give me the potential chance of improving my knowledge of creating custom roms.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
XT1902-3, dont think there are carrier-specific versions of this phone
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
Ok. I will do some research on this phone over the next few days and see if I can find what I will need to create a higher version of lineage for this device (if possible). So if I'm successful, I will pm you a guide (along with a link to the necessary files) so you can attempt to build it yourself.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
the thing is I don't have a Linux PC right now but I can install Linux on my gaming pc
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
I don't either. I will be using the Windows Subsystem for Linux along with some other apps. If I am successful, I will make sure to get you all necessary files and gice you instructions.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
oh cool, tysm
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Bloodstalker82:
No problem, just so you know it might possibly be a couple of weeks. I have some things I need to do, plus of course finishing my research and finishing setting up my development environment.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] w_tapper:
I'm cool with that
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] GuestX00809:
Hello everyone, i know i ask a annoying question but it's a kind of an emergency :p

I gave my old Himalaya to my dad, who use it mostly abroad for navigation and mail checking.

A few days ago i installed him one of the new WM 6.1 ROMs, but this turned out to be a big mistake (shame on me, never change a running System...i should have known). Because today he called me, and told me that he couldn't use it anymore (random lockups, couldn't boot it etc.).

And now i ask the one Million Dollar Question:

Can someone give me an advise for a stable WM ROM, i don't care if its a new or a old rom, it only has to be STABLE. As i mentioned before he only need it for Navigation with the iGO Software, mail checking with Flexmail, and Bluetooth must work for the GPS Receiver. Maybe it could also have a MMS Application, but that's not essential.

Btw, he speaks German, so if there exists a German Rom somewhere, that would be even better.

So please help me out, coz i don't have the nerves to fix it every week :rolleyes:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] mutanti:
I have tryed Several and one of My Favorites is 3.50c.40cs

C_ShekharAKU3.5c.R40.P24_public.rar

Enjoy
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] jojotots:
booth

booth of them are stable!! and nicE
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] muckelmaus:
Stable German ROM

See post #4 here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=393807

Stable fast lots of proggis. PM and you get help
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] danielfmt:
help

how can i get this rom..."C_ShekharAKU3.5c.R40.P24_public.rar"
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Rudegar:
http://www.google.dk/search?source=...KU3.5c.R40.P24_public.rar&btnG=Google-søgning
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BauerBG:
Hi all,

still got my z1c on Android 4.3, if I install an official update now, will i get android 4.4 or android 5.1?

I don't really want to install 5.1 unless I'd really need it and so far I only had problems with Onedrive on Android 4.3

And I want to keep the Lockscreen Widgets, are they still present on Sony Android on 4.4??

btw If I unlock the bootloader i'll get this DRM **** problem with the camera right?

Or is it possible to root the stock firmware?

Thanks
[Huawei Mate 10  Guides, News, & Discussion] getmarco:
Just to be clear

My device can perfectly support and play all the HDR10 Content from any streaming sites like;

Netflix, YouTube and others.

My Device

Stock Mate 10 ALP-L29 / Android 9 (EMUI 9)

My Video

MPEG-4 / High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)

Bit depth: 10 bits / Maximum bit rate: 94.2 Mb/s - Overall bit rate 73 Mb/s

FPS: 59.940 / Resolution 4K (3840X2160)

Issue with

Mate 10 Stock Video Player Version 8.0.9.326

Important Note: The Mate 10 Stock Video Player (or Stock Codec), MX Player (J2 Interactive) and the Videolabs (VCL for Android) gives you Actual Colors from the Video you are playing but

Problem: *After a few seconds of playtime, the app lag and unwatchable.

Screenshot: Left Picture, is for Stock Video Player, MX Player and VCL Player that lag or crashes. Right Picture, are other 3rd Party Apps that play but degraded.

Below are the Video Applications that I tried to play the High Quality File like HDR Video in which

Important Note: Can play a High Quality Video

Problem: But doesn't display the Actual Colors from the real HDR Videos also the App seems to downgrade the video playback.

*Pandora. TV - Video Player HD

*InShot Inc. - Video Player All Format

*HashTech Studio - 4K Video Player

*FIPE Labs - FX Player

*GOM Player - GOM Player

If you know a way to play the File, please comment down below. I badly need it.

Thank you.
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] edkis:
It is very interesting when Google to decide that optical sensor is unsafe and we will have to use PIN for Mobile pay then it will be not usable for us I think.

https://phandroid.com/2019/01/15/go...ensors-are-secure-enough-for-mobile-payments/
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
I've actually had Google Pay ask for my pin several times when I was using my M20P to pay at registers. Maybe it started happening to enhance security but touchless payments actually work fine on this phone when Google asks for a pin. You just enter your pin and put the phone back by the NFC scanner and the payment gets processed like normal.
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonathan-H:
I use the face unlock for google pay, and fingerprint for banking app.

Neither can be fooled. It's nonsense and google trying to make life difficult for innovative mobile manufacturers.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chanuka89:
hi guys,

yes i know i know this issue was solved ages ago. but for me its new and i don't have much knowledge when its come to mobile devices OS configurations. what i need to do is get the whatever the OTA updates that HMD released to my model. that way i will be able to update my phone easily. i went through most lot of threads about this but issue is lot of people suggest lot of things so i really don't know whats the best option is and most of the download links are not working by now. please be kind enough to guide me to update my phone. thank you in advance.......
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KIBS2173:
Try this

Hi there,

I have the same phone as yours except its TA-1021, I tried to flash an update from the XDA forum link it soft bricked my phone. I had to do a lot of research to unbrick my phone and it worked. Anyways the answer to your question is Nokia is currently working on Android Pie 9.0. However, I noticed that you can register any Nokia phone for Beta testing there new software, however I do not recommend it as it is unstable. However, you can go to this website and get the new security updates for your phone, maybe that might trigger an OTA update for your phone. I haven't tested it, but make sure you do your own research.

AND REMEMBER DO NOT UPDATE ANY OTA UPDATES THROUGH SD CARD, IT WILL SOFT BRICK YOUR PHONE. IF BRICKED SENT ME A MESSAGE ON XDA I WILL GUIDE YOU TO UNBRICK YOUR PHONE.

Thank You

KIBS2173

* I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKING YOUR OWN DEVICE*

* MAKE SURE THAT YOU BACK UP ANY DATA*​
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Questions & Answers] coldestday:
Dear friends. I did a clean wipe with four wipe , didn't wipe vendor. And flash Aex latest rom. It shows that error 'there is an internal problem with your device contact your manufacturer for details' when it get setup (welcome) screen.

I can't solve that problem since a few days. Please say me how i solve it. Thanks for all.
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Questions & Answers] zaqm:
Hi,

what was you previous rom?
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Questions & Answers] coldestday:
It was same Aex 6.1 . Is problem about vendors maybe?
[Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Questions & Answers] zaqm:
Yes, they recommend a clean flash between roms because they are very different. Wipe System, Data, Cache, Dalvik and Vendor and flash the rom again - use latest official TWRP (3.2.3.1)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BauerBird:
I got this android smartwatch some Chinese brand I believe, the zeblaze thor 4 plus, it's a bit weird because I have to connect the watch through this WiiWatch app and the watch itself has play store as if it's a mobile phone, like the corners are chopped off and it's so weird, and I have the facer app on my phone and I'm trying to get a watch face I've made onto the watch and I don't know how. The watch is running android 7.1.1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsmeshereef:
Hi,

In order to your question - You can install aftermarket watch faces to your watch.

There is google community (Find below)

Once you downloaded extract it and transfer it to watch and paste the same folder inside clockskin folder(please dont make additional folders under clockskin except your watch face folder)

Go back to home - long press watch face and in the end you can see refresh button, then you can see newly downloaded watch faces over there

plus google com/communities/108683930367266404662

plus google com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712

Shereef :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spider49:
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[Magisk] nyuszika7h:
Android Pie adds a rotation icon to the navbar when the sensors detect the device is rotated but auto-rotate is turned off. This is useful but it's incredibly annoying that the icon's background flashes non-stop when I do not want to rotate the screen. I'm hoping it would be possible to disable this flashing with a Magisk module.
[Magisk] alexsb06:
Whoa, thank you, I've seen this icon appearing for ~1 sec after unlocking my phone, but couldn't understand what it means and how to make it permanent
[Honor 10 Lite Questions & Answers] Kluuschi420:
Hey guys,

I just bought the Honor 10 lite and I am not really a big fan of Huawei's EMUI. That's why I wondered if there is already any custom ROM somewhere out there for this phone? I know it's pretty new and I couldn't find anything so far..

Would still appreciate any information, if somebody knows more about it. :)

Thanks guys :highfive:
[Honor 10 Lite Questions & Answers] Niight Knight:
You need to unlock bootloader 1st and that's currently impossible for honor 10 lite with Android 9

Even paid service isn't an option.
[Honor 10 Lite Questions & Answers] Kluuschi420:
Oh alright, forgot that they stopped providing unlock-code's.. Hope someone figures out something, still not a friend of EMUI.

Thanks for the reply man ✌️?
[Honor 10 Lite Questions & Answers] :
I just noticed that with the latest fw update as of today (9.0.1.142), the OEM unlock option can be now changed from the developer options menu, I guess it is still impossible to unlock it but well, now at least it lets you to change the option (before the update it wasn't even possible to do so). I'm not now able to but someone should give it a try to see if by any chance they messed up with OEM...
[Honor 10 Lite Questions & Answers] tomax80:
I think we'll have to wait many months before someone finds an hack to unlock bootloader. This is a very recent smartphone and also Huawei and Honor are not for modding, since it's everything locked and they're not providing unlock codes anymore. Too bad I discovered it after I bought it !
[Honor 10 Lite Questions & Answers] Shlendr:
Hello. I have an unlocked Honor 10 Lite, but can't to install Magisk. Who can help me with this question?