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[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
You can't do official -> unofficial without formatting /data as the key/sig differs. It's the same as changing between ROMs, the unofficial ROM cannot decrypt /data encrypted with official. And vice versa.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
New unofficial build in OP. This is not a 'stable' unofficial build as there may be things that I havent tested yet although it seems stable for me at the moment.

I've updated a tonne of device files from CMI. At this stage I'm not sure they will make it into official builds but I'm testing it out. If you'd also like to test then flash the build 15/02/2020. Updated : CNE, Configstore, DPM, ESE, IMS, QMI, RIL, SecureElement, DRM, VPP, and a bit more but those are the main things.. oh and perf from PNX

Please let me know if you find things that are broken and need fixing ;)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] shatteringlass:
Triggers RescueParty for me, both dirty (previous los18.1) and clean install.

I'm providing the only two files under /sys/fs/pstore upon reboot into recovery (console-ramoops-0 and pmsg-ramoops-0) at this url.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Hmm weird. Doesnt do that for me.

There are wifi service denials on your device blocking boot.

I'll see if I can fix that up and re-upload.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
If you have time and feel like it can you try this build instead and see if it fixes things?

lineage-18.1-20210216-UNOFFICIAL-dipper.zip

drive.google.com

If not please provide the logs as before as they were useful :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yanqiyu01@gmail.com:
Just a question, even TWRP (with very different signature) could decrypt my /data with password entered, how can't the system itself do this?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
TWRP is a recovery not a ROM. It doesn't use its own key, can only use the one of the installed ROM. Each ROM creates its own (based on signatures tied to the ROM) and it cannot be taken from one to another. Update within same flavor (same signatures) works though, e. g. LOS 16 Official to LOS 17.1 Official worked fine and that will be the case for LOS 18.1 Official too. Unofficial to Unofficial also works and MIUI to MIUI etc. Changing between them does not, which is why you have to format (not just wipe) /data to re-encrypt the volume.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yanqiyu01@gmail.com:
Well... I just tried the latest build from infrag, without wiping or formatting /data, it managed to boot into system.

Seems that official to unofficial isn't a really problem here. Maybe other part of former build is broken?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yanqiyu01@gmail.com:
Afrer UPGRADING to your 18.1 unofficial build, gboard's settings no longer works. I reported the error to google, and I think this may have something to do with this ROM. Or I should report this to nikgapps?

(tried clearing data for gboard and Google service framework)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
My gboards settings work...

Try clearing gboards app data?

What gapps package did you flash?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yanqiyu01@gmail.com:
Thanks, I managed to fix that just now. Just clearing app data isn't enough. Seems that a pacakge replacement (rename) of com.android.inputmethod.latin to com.google.android.inputmethod.latin caused the problem. I have to remove a line in /data/system/pacakges.xml to undo the replacement to restore my GBoard.

Anyway, I think it could be a problem in nikgapps or gboard.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Steve331:
When will the LineageOS 18.1 official version be released?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arifqur:
Had the same problem earlier. Both the NikGapps as well as Flame Gapps had that same issue.

Ended up installing a new keyboard, deleting the gboard rebooting and then installing gboard from playstore and the settings returned.

Don't know what is causing it
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] andrei-namarac:
BUG: Not setting the screen lock makes the display switch on immediately after the screen timeout expires.

Everything else seems fine. I hope it becomes soon an official build so I can use the microG version.

Thank you infrag for the build!!!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
Update: It's back to normal with Magisk 22, so Magisk reinstalls automatically following an OTA update of LOS 17.1 Official. Good, one click no need to go to TWRP manually :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] abmoh13:
Which TWRP version are you using?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
TWRP 3.5.0_9-0-dipper official - basically I always use the latest official but Magisk 21.4(?) failed to automatically reinstall after OTAs on that one. Magisk 22 works again. I have not updated TWRP in between.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bandsalat:
Facing a boot loop issue as well now. Did you figure this out?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bandsalat:
Ok, flashing new OpenGapps helped.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] d3ck4rd:
Is it going to be possible to upgrade from 18.1 UNOFFICIAL to 18.1 OFFICIAL without a wipe when it comes out?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mapotn:
Does Android auto working on 18?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] andrei-namarac:
BUG:

HOW TO REPRODUCE: Connect the wired headphones to the phone.

BEHAVIOR: The phone ringtone is reproduced through the headphones only and not thorough the speakers.

I don't really know if it is a bug or not but it is definitely a problem for me.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
So if you have headphones connected you'd like your phone speakers to make noise as well if your phone rings? Does this work on stock MIUI or on any other rom?

tbh this is the behaviour i'd expect normally. If I have a bluetooth headset connected why would I want my speakers to make noise as well? The same with headphones plugged in.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] andrei-namarac:
I had a samsung s4 mini before with los installed, and the phone speakers rang when headphones were connected; I don't really know how miui on dipper behaves; when I recently bought dipper I installed straight away you los build.

Anyway, if the "bug" is an intended behavior I will change my habits and disconnect my headphones every time I am not using the phone. Ideally I would prefer that when I am using headphones only the speakers would ring, to prevent my ears from getting hurt by the sound difference. But as you pointed out it is probably a matter of preference.

Thanks for the support.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Goalach:
VPN no longer works in 18.1

Can someone check this, please?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] G A S T:
Why is there no Changelog for the latest build (17.1-20210304). I want to know what's included. Otherwise I won't update it. :cautious:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
Thought there are no changes so didn't update either. Next week is more important anyway as it may have Google's security patch.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] G A S T:
🤷‍♂️

Perhaps, but there could also be a problem with the log or it's just minor changes/bugfixing. Or why should there be an update push when nothing is going to be updated?

Btw. did you experience any problems with TWRP 3.5.0_9-0? Some say it's working worse than TWRP 3.4.0.0, which I'm still using atm.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
Thought the build process is automated and just grabs the available source - but good to ask anyway.

No problems experienced to date. Using it pretty much since it was released. I use the stock encryption and still have the original display.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] L10nH34Rt:
So is dipper never getting official 18? Or is it not ready yet?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
Look at https://lineageos.org/ - you'll see that LOS 18 Official has not been released for any device yet. So what do you expect? As a Senior Member you should know that it's done when it's done...
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] L10nH34Rt:
Ohhhh! I was under the impression 18 was out for some devices. I was trying to decide whether to install los 17 or go a different route if dipper was no longer maintained. Wasn't asking for an ETA, just making sure dipper is not dropped lol.

Thanks for your reply though!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
No worries, @infrag has been a very active and diligent maintainer to date :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] L10nH34Rt:
Something I had no idea could happen, I just got my phone back from the screen getting replaced and I can't boot most custom roms?

Pixel experience boots but not los18. Any ideas?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Kernel changes to support new displays for dipper has not been accepted. I'll see if I can chase this up. Some of my 18.1 unofficial builds include the changes but not official builds.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] L10nH34Rt:
Thanks for the reply. I tried the latest one from the OP (18.1 Unofficial) and it didn't boot. Was it supposed to? If so, I'll try again.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] abmoh13:
Anyone know if NFC payments works on the latest update of los 18?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] minox4321:
Google Pay NFC payments works fine on mine los 18 with NikGApps Core even without magisk.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] abmoh13:
Thanks. I will check it out tomorrow.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] shatteringlass:
@infrag sorry for asking, is there a reason why the front IR camera has not been supported after LOS16? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
I'm not sure what you mean? How was it supported differently in past versions?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arifqur:
I guess he means that FaceUnlock is not available
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Well if thats the case: Face Unlock isnt a Lineage feature. It was I believe a Google feature which they removed so its Google who arent supporting it anymore.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arifqur:
Yeah that sums it up pretty well.

But get used to the fact that roughly every fourth to fifth post here is gonna be about that.

Mostly because PE started using it and its almost in every rom now. Some kind of reverse engineered stuff from Motorola's implementation
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Yes. And while I could probably include it in unofficial builds that doesnt seem like it would be worth my effort as most people here are after official builds anyway. (and I dont use faceunlock so idc for my own builds)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arifqur:
Probably that's a good decision. Stick with what is default for LOS instead of putting in additional features
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Enigenn:
OrangeFox-R10.0_4. I flashed LOS after wiping all available partitions and formatting Data. After this phone booted succesfully, but files was not encrypted. I can see them unencrypted when boot to recovery. After enabling encryption in settings phone can't boot: very long LOS logo animation -> automatically booting to recovery. Same after reboot.

How can I enable encryption?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
Use latest official TWRP or LOS recovery.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] CarlosGilberto:
If you like orangefox and want to keep it, try with R11

https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-official-orangefox-r11-for-dipper-2020-02-21-beta.4157529/
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Enigenn:
It works, thanks!

Thanks! Can I flash OrangeFox over TWRP and keep installed LineageOS? Backward?

UPD: R11 does not work too.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] shatteringlass:
Ok, my bad. My understanding was that FaceUnlock was dropped due to lack of support for the IR camera, that's clearly not the case. Thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
Is available anyway, apps such as IR Camera for Mi8 let you see through certain plastic materials etc.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Goalach:
Hi @infrag

Could you please build a new repo with updated Android ?

There are some things like webview to update.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Sure. Building now.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] luis saucedo:
I have problems with the google configuration application at startup, it closes and does not let me configure
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] luis saucedo:
TI have problem with the Google configuration launcher application stops at startup and does not allow to configure the device.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
27/03/2021 build link added to OP.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mimosa Pudica:
Sir, I installed it as a clean install but it goes to TWRP. Sorry, the device does not turn on. (Lineage 18.1 builds - Build 27/03/2021)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Moldeb:
Did you format /data? Probably not.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mimosa Pudica:
I did both of them. Full Wipe - Format Data.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Did you have the no encyption patch flashed previously?

Custom kernel?

Magisk?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] oo8tcu:
I saw some device tree changes merged yesterday. Is this was has been missing for new displays?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mimosa Pudica:
Previously Kernel, Magisk etc. I had installed it, but in order not to have any problems, I first installed Global rom with Mi Flash, then I wanted to install Lineage 18.1 by installing the latest TWRP version by doing Full Wipe - Format Data. But the rom insists on not opening :)

(I've never installed an encryption patch before.) (Note: Previous release 18.1 was opening :))
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] G A S T:
By the way:

https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_kernel_xiaomi_sdm845/+/306262/

DTS is up to date now. 😉

@oo8tcu:

Sorry for my double post.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] stevedat:
I wish LOS is like this:

LOS 17 for dipper

- Calls recording integrated in dial + bubble feature

- Google SMS with chat feature enabled

- Google recorder app

- Gcam 7.2 with night sigh works

- Data encrypted

:)) hope it possible
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Jasonteng:
Battery percentage not showing
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] YumeMichi:
[MENTION=1187148]infrag[/MENTION] The speaker issue has been fixed on MIUI after new audio-kernel update.

https://github.com/MiCode/vendor_qcom_opensource_audio-kernel/tree/dipper-q-oss
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Thanks.

However if you read a few posts earlier I just posted a build with the exact changes included ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] afah_me:
+dt2w & dt2s work

+anx work

mobile data sometimes gone itself, idk maybe my fault

i use 9.12.12 fw & clean install
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] YumeMichi:
lol
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
build 19/12/2019

included the in progress change for battery percentage/circle. (its still not finished yet)

some other minor changes.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=10PdE2FXHiBS6E0sMKQyFrCXY7OuCPay5
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Check latest build
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gozzaa:
Is gesture navigation with third party launcher support not in this rom yet?

i tried but said its not compatible with my launcher. On other roms its working
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ignifazius:
Bugs i have found on the 19/12 build so far:

Battery-LED not working (neither on "low battery", nor on charging) --> "LightsService: Light requested not available on this device. 2"

Wifi hotspot not working for 5Ghz --> "SupplicantStaIfaceHal: Can't call getKeyMgmtCapabilities, ISupplicantStaIface is null"

"Digital Wellbeing" keeps crashing when you enter "default apps" section in system settings

CTS-Profile invalid (possibly not surprising)

Netflix App not showing up in play store (related to invalid CTS-Profile?)

some apps randomly freeze (very rare, cannot reproduce reliable)

Will play around with Android Auto tomorrow.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] stevedat:
Its not.about rooted. Your bootloader is unlocked. LineageOS doesn't hide that status.

Flash Magisk and hide apps
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Thanks for the bug report.

Battery leds work fine here.. not sure what happening for you. Did you check settings to make sure the brightness for the led isnt turned down?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] moviefirst:
Many thanks for your efforts!

But do you recommend this rom for daily use ore should I wait for the next update?

Because I need a stable rom/apps for daily use.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] abmoh13:
Ok. Just to confirm I have magiskHide enabled and Safety net seems to be passing, but it's this one app that keeps detecting root. On the LOS 16 it works flawlessly, even with unlocked bootloader. I'm staying with LOS 16 atm for this reason.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] NIKHBB:
Need a firmware for latest los？ which version should I use？ Thanks everybody！
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arifqur:
Go with the 9.10.17
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] stevedat:
It should be the same LOS16, safety net is not passed as LOS does not hide unlocked status. Maybe, some app detect rooted status as unlocked devices have high risk as rooted devices.

Some staying bootloader unlocked to have LOS mainly so

Some prefer have unlocked heavily modified ROMs to flash

Some like having pre-rooted ROMs, such as MMX and MiRoom
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] abtekk:
Is there a recovery that can decrypt the LOS17 data? The official TWRP I downloaded won't, doesn't even prompt.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ignifazius:
This one worked for me: https://xdaforums.com/mi-8/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-recovery-t3893823
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
kernel changes were merged yes for new replacement displays.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Which gapps build did you flash?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mimosa Pudica:
At first I didn't flash Gaaps. Then I tried Nikgapps, the situation is the same.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Try this build. I wonder if its the same problem as before- due to hotword files I've used.

lineage-18.1-20210331-UNOFFICIAL-dipper.zip

drive.google.com
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mdude22:
I disabled the amber/emergency alerts but they are still coming through. How can we disable them completely,
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mimosa Pudica:
Yes sir I installed this version without any problem and it opened :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mimosa Pudica:
There is one more problem, sir; When we charge it while the device is off, it is charging in the mold in the Mi logo and the screen won't turn off. This issue was present in previous versions as well.

Yet another problem; Some applications do not load and give an error. I use the Gapps package "MindTheGapps" suggested by Lineage OS as follows and this is the case.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Goalach:
It's only your problem. Here's everything fine.

Maybe you did something wrong. Why didn't you take NikGApps ?? Obviously no rom issue.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
So as suggested by some others please flash nikgapps for the right android version and report back. If you install a smaller package than previously you may experience problems with some apps. eg. if you install 'stock' build and then after that install 'micro' the apps included from 'stock' build that arent in 'micro' build will probably break and have to be re-installed.

As for the charging issue I'll look into it :)

Edit: Fixed charging offscreen issue. Build is in OP. However it may not boot for you depending your gapps version you flash.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] G A S T:
Our Mi 8 is now officially one of the LOS 18.1 initial devices!

Huge thanks @infrag!

WE ❤️ YOU!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] L10nH34Rt:
Can anyone with replaced screen tell me if latest build boots?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rossomike1966:
Hello, @infrag

sorry for my request..this is my first custom rom for my MI8

at the post n.1, when it shows "installation" is it mandatory to also install the miui firmware?

i have the last global 12.0.2

many guides on the web do not mention it .. and I did not understand if I have to flash it or not.

thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mimosa Pudica:
Sir, thank you for your update. I downloaded and installed the "Lineage-18.1-20210401-UNOFFICIAL-dipper.zip" rom. When Gaaps was not installed, it did not boot and put it in TWRP. As you said, after flashing with NikGapps (Core - I myself am a fan of installing a gapps package that uses as little resources as possible and only has a play store. I do not use a Google service other than Play Store and I do not want it to tire the system.) the device turned on.

I installed MindTheGapps because MindTheGapps was recommended for A11 on the "Wiki Lineage OS" site and is more up-to-date than other Gapps.

I tried it for the problem of charging when the device was off and it was fixed. Thank you also for that.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Irish_Dude:
Just about to try 18.1 guys.

Can someone confirm that nikgaps core will work best?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] G A S T:
Hey guys,

everything was working as intended with my LOS 18.1 installation.

At first I installed latest TWRP 3.5.1_9-0.img, coming from the ye good ol' TWRP 3.4.0-0.

The latest global stable firmware was alrady installed on my device since months. But don't forget the latest FW when you're coming from other ROMs.

Of course I took the first official LOS 18.1 build from today. I installed it via the new TWRP together with the latest OpenGApps Pico-TEST (2021-01-30). The Play Services work. 😉

@Irish_Dude :

I'd recommend you GApps Pico Test for Android 11 instead of nikgapps.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Irish_Dude:
Got a link to Gapps Pico Test for Android 11 mate?

Cant see it on the opengaps website

Thank :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] strudl:
Is it possible to just update from 17.1 to 18.1 did anybody try it, I am afraid of just updating normal versuons since the normal update got me stuck with the soft-brick in January. Hmm probably it is better to make a proper backup before so I won't be stuck soft bricked for a day 😅.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] G A S T:
Here you are:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/opengapps/files/arm64/test/20210130/

@strudl :

Look what I wrote above. I did a direct update from 17.1 to 18.1 without a problem.

You should only clear cache/dalvik in TWRP right before you reboot the system the first time.