yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] mbachir84:
Unfortunately there is not much information on the web for HTC Herald CID Unlocking as there is for other HTC's (Wizard, Hermes,...)...
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] fzzyrn:
HardSPL is CID unlock

or you can USPL an english RUU without the SPL.nbh

or you could just USPL/HSPL a custom rom
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] mbachir84:
ok i'm gonna check for more information about "USPLing an english RUU without the SPL.nbh" on the web.

If you have any pertinent link to provide, it would be useful for me.
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] fzzyrn:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=401061

this is your one free link. Welcome to XDA-devs
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] tramuyo:
you can start by tellings us your IPL/SPL versions

hold camera button while u power on, give u a tricolor-screen with a numbers
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] mbachir84:
IPL 4.17.0002

SPL 4.17.0000

I couldn't hardSPL my Herald...
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] mbachir84:
I was finally able to change my ROM thanks to your link!

I'm wondering if there is a ROM including the latest features of HTC diamond for Herald devices.

I've been searching, but if anyone has a link it would be helpful.

Thanks.
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] mbachir84:
I found two different ROMs that include the Touch Dialer (which I find to be a very interesting feature).

Both ROMs included only an NBH file which had to be copied to my micro-sd card. Then I would run my Herald in bootloader-mode so that my device recognizes the file and perform the installation. But it does not.

I don't know what I should do to let my device detect the new ROM file...
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] mbachir84:
I tried copying the NBH file to the RUU Folder of the Flash center and ran it, but it doesn't work either...
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] khavidrozaqi:
Any one khow how to activate Cam2api on Lineage ?

Or maybe there is Mod Apk for this ROM

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] GoJo ^^:
Same here, nothing worked, we need help!
[Magisk] Jman420:
Hey Guys,

I was experimenting with some SELinux context labeling rules a couple of days ago in Android10 related to JamesDSP and my own Audio Mod Project. I had tried to inject a new rule via 'magiskpolicy' (it was a name_transition rule which I was hoping would re-label the library files in /vendor/lib/soundfx from a system_file context to vendor_file) in a few ways; first via command line using the --live argument which resulted in a Segmentation Fault, then again without the --live argument which resulted in no error and then finally I added the rule to a Magisk Module and installed that. Neither of the command line attempts had any result on the running system and after installing the Magisk Module and rebooting I started hitting bootloops.

I managed to get out of the bootloop by flashing the entire Factory Stock Image, but now everytime I try to re-install Magisk (by putting the Stock Boot Image onto the phone, installing MagiskManager, selecting the Boot Image to patch and then using fastboot to flash the patched boot image) the resulting Magisk Boot Image causes a bootloop. I've found that, for some reason, this particular pre-patched boot image with modded kernel works : https://xdaforums.com/pixel-3a/development/kernel-stock-kernel-plus-f2fs-t3945936 (specifically the stock-modified-android10-1203-magisk.img one; the latest one also causes my phone to bootloop).

I'm a bit stumped on this... wondering if anyone has any ideas? Maybe I somehow corrupted the device's SELinux Policy, but I expect that to be replaced when I flashed the Factory Stock Image...

Update : This is the SELinux Policy Rule that I tried to add (same rule for all 3 attempts) : name_transition hal_audio_default system_file file vendor_file libTestEffect
[Magisk] Didgeridoohan:
Have you cleared /data? If you haven't your Magisk module (in /data/adb/modules) will still be active as soon as you install Magisk again, hence the bootloop.

Take a look here for some tips on how to remove it:

https://didgeridoohan.com/magisk/Magisk#hn_Disablinguninstalling_modules_manually
[Magisk] Tulsadiver:
Like was mentioned above, you need to remove your module. You could try this:.

Root your phone again. When you bootloops, fastboot boot one of the images here. One will boot core-only, the other remove magisk and all modules so that you should be able to root again without bootlooping.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-3a/themes/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3976621#post81547783
[Magisk] Jman420:
The module is most definitely gone. While I was running Magisk 20.1 I ensured that the /data/adb/modules folder was empty and then tried the steps you suggested above. The boot images provided in that thread also cause bootloops on my phone, both of them. The only guess I can come up with is that the 'magiskpolicy' commands I ran somehow changed something that doesn't get overwritten...
[Magisk] Tulsadiver:
The method I showed you was for fixing a problem where there is a module installed that you could not remove due to a bootloop. That is the only problem it was meant to fix. If your module was already gone then it was pointless to try it.
[Magisk] Jman420:
Agreed... but I'm trying every port in this storm. It's such a strange issue... At this point I've got the phone running the latest Factory Image, but have flashed the boot image I mentioned above with Magisk 20.1 installed. Running correctly, no modules installed or visible... but if I try to update to 20.3 it bootloops.
[Magisk] Jman420:
So I figured out my problem and fixed my phone. I still find the situation that I ended up in very strange and can't come up with a complete explanation of what happened. But the root issue was that I had a remnant sepolicy.rule from a test module I was playing with on my Pixel's /persist/ partition. Since that particular sepolicy.rule caused a bootloop I was never able to remove it via MagiskManager, so the sepolicy.rule was left on the /persist/ partition and Magisk was trying to apply it on boot. The solution was to re-root using the boot image I mentioned above and remove the file from /persist/.

The issue has been mentioned to TopJohnWu and a fix will likely be included in the next release.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
[IMG="The main logo"]https://i.imgur.com/b4rKFZq.jpg[/IMG]

ExtendedUI is custom-rom based on PixelExperience that aims to provide different UI than any other rom on the market.

Also, we got our Telegram channel you can find here updates about the rom, screenshots and more.

OnePlus 5T users can join to Telegram group, where you can find device specific support.

- Refined UI by cfdddd (00day/00day0)

- GAPPS included

- Ambient edge lighting

- FOD icon picker

- Double-tap to sleep on statusbar / lockscreeen

- Smart replies toggle

- Battery charging light customizations

- Notification snooze function

- Navigation bar customizations

- Lockscreen shortcuts customizations

- Configurable amount of screen height used for gestures

First Time Install / Clean Flash

DO NOT FLASH GAPPS, ALREADY INCLUDED

1. Download the proper flashable ZIP for your device

2. Reboot to Recovery

3. Wipe Data/Cache/System

4. Flash the ROM

5. Flash Magisk (Optional)

6. Reboot to System

Update / Dirty Flash

1. Download the proper flashable ZIP for your device

2. Reboot to Recovery

3. Flash the ROM

4. Reboot to System

SOURCEFORGE

ExtendedUI source code

ExtendedUI devices source code

- PixelExperience

- LineageOS

- OmniROM

- POSP

- Havoc-OS

​

XDA:DevDB Information

[ROM][10.0][dumpling] ExtendedUI, ROM for the OnePlus 5T

Contributors

Felvesthe

Source Code: https://github.com/crdroidandroid/android_kernel_oneplus_msm8998

ROM OS Version: Android 10

ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x

ROM Firmware Required: Included in ROM

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 1.2.1

Stable Release Date: 2020-04-27

Created 2020-01-21

Last Updated 2020-04-27
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
Reserved
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ReCoN2511:
Volte Supported?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
Should be, unfortunately i can't test, because VoLTE is not supported by my provider.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] cieffe54:
Does Android Auto work?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
No idea, i don't have possibility to test that. If you could, please try and share your result.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mixteco:
So, which file must download for Oneplus 5t? I only see files for Xiaomi.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] JackSparrow17:
Dumpling is mentioned
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] head_banger:
Yes it does work
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mixteco:
Not working at all, I got a lot of "stop working errors"... next.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] dhiraj02gupta:
Wifi and Bluetooth

Working or not
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] head_banger:
If we are talking about Android auto, it works for me on a Sony head unit
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] dhiraj02gupta:
No normally Bluetooth and wifi is connecting or not without android auto

Like with speaker and car bt

And wifi also
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] naonilio:
Thanks for the work !
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] praveen7682:
Nicely done Rom..appreciate your support..
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] head_banger:
Probably the most stable 10 ROM upto date with some features, well done
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
Changelog | 26.01.2020

https://sourceforge.net/projects/ex...ling-10.0-20200126-1219-OFFICIAL.zip/download

ROM:

- fix oxygenos dismiss all appearing when there arent any notifications to dismiss

- three fingers swipe to screenshot

- network traffic indicator

- optional bottom brightness bar

- hide gestures pill

- qs header data usage info

- fix ConfigCenter crash on devices without fingerprint reader

- partial polish translations

- updated APNs from lineageos

- FOD: fix incorrect position on lockscreen

Device:

- remove statusbar padding

- replace Camera2 with Snap

- include ARCore

- kernel:

* upstream to 4.4.211

* merge latest weeb changes

* WireGuard support
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] JackSparrow17:
Works on encrypted device?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
My device is encrypted. But if u want to switch from other ROM, then u have to do full wipe i guess.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yChoon:
Does this rom support f2fs? It doesn't get stated but PE does support f2fs.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
Not tested, but should.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ReCoN2511:
Anyone using this rom volte woking ?!

Thank you
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] anilkott:
Yes, VoLTE working fine here in India on Airtel and IDEA. Haven't tried the WiFi calling feature though.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ashb23:
First impressions

Coming from Derpfest: (Completely clean flash, updated to 9.0.10 firmware, no magisk):

First boot was impossibly fast, which is a great sign. Wifi connected without issue, as with bluetooth. Micrphone is also working, Google Assistant is much faster than any other rom I have used in the past. Bluetooth Audio is excellent, loud, lots of bass, very little distortion at high volumes. The animations and design of the volume controls are gorgeous aswell. Overall extremely smooth so far. Calls and mobile data work flawlessly aswell, very fast wifi and data speeds. Video recording works with audio, camera also works fine. Dash charging works aswell, and I can confirm that f2fs is supported. I will update with battery life when I have a chance to break it in, but so far this is the best android 10 rom for this device. Only suggestion I can make right now is that the fingerprint unlock feels a little slower (most likely has to do with the animations). Thanks for your hard work!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] lockool:
Hello, Can this rom customize round corner?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Pi Darksider:
How about battery drain

Hi ,

Did you notice battery drain. Coz i too am using Derpfest and i feel battery drain is much quicker. Thanks for this reviewI will flash this soon
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Arokia:
I had the microphone issue once today morning while i was on a call and the mic stopped working the person from other end didnt hear my voice then a reboot fixed it till now no issues. But is there any solution to it. I feel the issue might come again.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Arokia:
People who are having whatsapp call issue. Flash the attached kernel file and its solved after that. Both audio n video call works
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] lockool:
Hello, Can i hide the pill at bottom on this rom?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mr.shivanshverma:
Do you have any plans to bring this to cheeseburger (op5)?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ashb23:
Battery update

Getting around 5 hours SOT at full brightness with wifi, data, location and Bluetooth on. Watched YouTube, Spotify, Chrome
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Kartoflaszman:
Yes, there is a toggle in the settings.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
Well, yes, i did some test builds already. But it's hard to find people that would like to test builds and send logs.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mr.shivanshverma:
Hmm. You can just make a thread on op5 forum with some alpha builds and telegram group link. I guess multiple people should be interested to test the rom because of the new ui. Just a suggestion...
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vurren:
Paying with NFC works?

Thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] campfred:
Works for me with Google Pay so far!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vurren:
Has battery icons customization?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Amrut Parmar:
Nope
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ashb23:
has anyone got Viper working? Ive tried just about every method and file and cant get it to work on this rom
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Wawax:
Me too same problem
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] racinmason001:
This is how I got V4A to work.

Download this file

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2LK_eB7EO06MRQsvgyl5t5PFfDN7bpK/view?usp=drivesdk

Install viper with Magisk

Reboot to recovery when it finishes

Flash the V4AFX rootless zip you downloaded

Reboot

Profit
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ashb23:
stuck at oneplus logo

EDIT: need to clean flash now, device wont boot after wiping system and reinstalling rom
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] racinmason001:
You had to have done something wrong. I've used this method multiple times to get V4A working on multiple roms. Did you install V4A from Magisk? The newest 2.7.0.1 version? After it finished did you reboot to recovery and flash the rootless zip?

I didn't come up with this method either. I was instructed to do this from another member in a different ROM thread.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
This is viper for Q. Don't use magisk viper.

Install this APK and open it.

Press yes to install drivers and grant root.

It'll reboot and you're good to go.

The only caveat is selinux must be permissive. I don't know what ExUI is by default but if it's enforcing then you'll need to change that.

Also if you ever have booting issues because of a magisk module then just flash the magisk uninstaller to get back into the system.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] racinmason001:
I've used the rootless zip method for a couple months now and have never experienced a bootloop issue.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ashb23:
Finally got it working with this apk! Weird thing happened though, had to change the storage permissions manually, go into the app, change the compatibility mode, uninstall the app, and reinstall for it to say supported and processing
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bdwilk:
True. There were a couple methods we used before this Q viper came out. Now this is the easiest way. Beats flashing anything extra and/or adding files like post.sh file.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Lelonio:
Which camera app is included in this rom? And how its the camera experience? Thx
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jasonsas102:
Are RCS chat features functional on this Rom? I'm on T-Mobile.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Wawax:
Yep truly fonctional
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] munigrapi:
I can't make a call from WhatsApp/LINE/etc

Unless I use regular phone app
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Arokia:
Flash this kernel file
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
Changelog | 18.02.2020

https://sourceforge.net/projects/ex...ling-10.0-20200216-1450-OFFICIAL.zip/download

ROM:

- february security patch

- OPTIONAL miui-like brightness slider

- recognizing fingerprint animation

- reorganize Configuration Center and add about section

- add ripple effect to OxygenOS dismiss all button

- place volume row icon a bit lower

- remove glitched DND icons in volume panel

- fix glitch of media notification seekbar thumb

- dont change colors for qs drag change for dark theme

- longpress power button to toggle torch

- set delay for screenshot shortcut to 0

- require unlocking to use some quick tiles

- allow to disable Lockscreen Media Art

- add AOD qs tile

- add VPN qs tile

- partial German translations

Device:

- OnePlus Camera instead of Snap (thanks to neobuddy) - still some stuff dont work

- Display Modes from Omni (in Settings -> Display - last option)

- Some other improvements / fixes

- kernel:

* upstream to 4.4.214

* fixed whatsapp (and similar) calls issue

* merge latest weeb changes

* WireGuard update to 20200215
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Alexander_Gostev:
Is the weeb kernel embedded in ROM?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] raimi.s:
where to get vendor/firmware for your device?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Felvesthe:
Yes

http://www.mediafire.com/file/lq6g7on9m4jjnyz/OnePlus_5T_OxygenOS_9.0.10_Firmware_%2B_Radio.zip/file
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] munigrapi:
I had an issue with the microphone, sometimes the person that I called can't hear my voice
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Amrut Parmar:
Maybe It's problem with kernel flash any other kernel
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] munigrapi:
Which one?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Amrut Parmar:
Bluspark
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] munigrapi:
Is there any download link for the kernel? Cause I only found the Pie one, not the Q
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] prana_Sky:
Loving the Rom. Thanks for your efforts!!

I noticed volume control comes up on the right side. But 5t volume is on left side.

Also could we have round corners plz. Fhone does not look good without it..lol

Thanks heaps
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Spier@1968:
Does Android Auto work in the latest version?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] head_banger:
No it doesn't
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Arokia:
Its buggy in almost many Q roms
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] head_banger:
Does work on the 19/01 rom
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] spier1968:
Then I'll stick to PixelExperience for the time being, thanks ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] AndiTails:
Try disabling Google Hotword detection.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] munigrapi:
Still the same :(
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Snn1907:
navigation keys do not work

ONEPLUS A5010 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] matixw:
Hi. Rom is great and better ten PE for me with right amount of fetures. Those Quick settings looks great but there is a bug that sometimes when opening qs, statusbar icons are disappearing to late. It's small thing but noticable. Please also make statusbar icons space from corners bigger for rounded corners (sometimes I think that space is to small but sometimes it's right, maybe icons are moving for burn in protection?)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] prana_Sky:
Any one know how to get that new mi mix charging animation? Looks juciey!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] matixw:
Why there is no LED light on notifications?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] jpowx:
is there an extenededUI rom zip available with out gapps baked in ? So we can flash a smaller gapps package?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] greatdave90:
Beautiful rom. Bu there s a random bug. Sometimes mic doesnt work, i have to restart the phone. Any suggest?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] racinmason001:
Is this ROM dead?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Sociolect:
This...

This ^^^
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] D3G0N:
Hey, this rom is great! Thanks for bringing it to this device. I'm not an expert on cameras, but it works as expected, and I like that it has oneplus cam. The UI is very nice. Camera in snapchat looks better than most roms too. Installation gave me no problem. No issues when switching between light and dark themes. So far this has been my first day with it, and battery life is good, it lasted longer than I expected on some medium resource intensive games and was still as smooth as ever; this is just the first day though. Clean flashed, in case anyone is wondering.

Edit: Statusbar icons aren't disappearing too late anymore, I just noticed. Also, the battery life is good so far.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] showbread98:
stuck on boot

I followed the steps exactly and it's stuck on boot screen with google logo and line below it
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] D3G0N:
You might not have waited for long enough, but if you waited for over 15 minutes while on that google screen with the bar you might want to retry doing those steps in the op once more again, maybe something funky happened while the phone was flashing or the steps were not followed exactly. Are you sure you wiped the right partitions? Which firmware did you use? Did you accidentally flash gapps? If you flashed the 9.0.10 firmware and followed the steps exactly, I don't know what to tell you besides retry the steps.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Arokia:
Whats the issue
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gap30:
Tried to install this last night and ended up soft bricking and am now back to stock

Do i have to update to 9.0.11 OOS then install the rom thats the bit that got me how do i update the vendor/firmware?

Sorry been out of the loop have not rooted for a while
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] JR Bautista:
if you are trying to install this rom you need to wipe dalvik cache, cache, data, system and vendor then flash firmware, rom and magisk optional. if you are facing bootloop issue then try to format data then try again. latest firmware required
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gap30:
Do i just use the latest OTA? ie 9.0.11
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] JR Bautista:
yes firmware first then rom and magisk is optional