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[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tahaboukhari:
Peace

I was always not just thinking but dreaming to have the ability to get a secure system that prevent our data to go for big companies like Google and in the same time i love open source apps so when i found iodeos it was something huge for me and i flashed a ROM for the first time, the experience was really impressive with all this abilities that rom give us and the apps we have preinstalled.

like an ex user of MIUI 12 i was impressed but the esthetic part of it and i wish that you do the same by adopting a launcher or something else the make it more beautiful and sound more good ( the preinstalled sounds are not that good )

I installed nova launcher and used control notification of MIUI 12 and used icon pack and Wallpaper of IOS and it looks awesome .

I'm not able to add my Gmail account to the preinstalled Email app and in my gmail i received an email of critical security alert informing me that Sign in attempt was blocked son do you have any recomendation of other email manager app or a solution for this ?

An other thing concerning security, like you know a majority of users generally will use Facebook or Twitter or other social media platform so right now I'm using just Firefox for Facebook but is their any app developed for this purpose instead of installing their own app and for twitter too ?

In the update page of the app preinstalled when i try to search for new updates i receive the message that the update check failed.

The preinstalled camera app is weak so i installed the Gcam for this.

Do you recommend an app alternative to google fit in the same level of development and accuracy generally for walking and cycling and don't you think that is necessary to be preinstalled ?

A final thing is the facial unlock is there any possibility to get it or it's not?

At the end i want to thank you so much for the hard work and i wish that you accept all this questions from me .
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] schlagg:
Hi,

Rom works pretty good.

But how do you get root access ?

I tried to to install magisk via adb sideload but it failed.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Apollo Hartigan:
Download the system recovery. Patch with the magsik APP the recovery image. And flash Boot with fastboot.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] martini2:
Hello,

i was using a older version and have yesterday installed the 'iode-3.1-20220726-cepheus.zip'. Now the phone won't boot into os. Only into recovery. I can not mount anything as it can not find the cryppto footer and can't mount data. I want to restore the twrp backup but it is not there. How do i get my old system back?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Apollo Hartigan:
Have you tried to dirty flash the old image?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] martini2:
The internal Storage is 0MB. As there is no space on the device i had to sideload v1.7 and the magisk version i had on it before. It stil does not mount data and does not boot. It's stuck on the boot logo.

The v3.1 seems to have destroyed the crypto footer. How do i get the crypto footer out of my nandroid backups and where do i write it back? Or how do i restore my internal storage to push the nandroid backup (with all the partititions twrp allowed to backup) back and restore the phone from that?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Dinky121/:
dear vince31fr

I really like your rom, I have a problem, I can't sync contacts, messages and wattsapp, I really like the rom, I can't sync wattsapp, I can't use it, I installed it as requested, thanks for the help.Dinky121

This rom is a show, it's a shame I can't use it without wattsapp, I've been trying roms since 2017, with this phone (Mi 9) since 2019, I had an Xperia compact, for me it's one of the best roms I've tried.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Dinky121/:
[ROM][Sv2][UNOFFICIAL][RETROFIT] LineageOS 19.1 for Mi 9 ,already installed,good rom,thanks for help.​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Apollo Hartigan:
The battery drain is realy high.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Dinky121/:
You're right, so far everything works, apart from a problem with the sound, but for me so far it's stable.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Apollo Hartigan:
Is there any progress with the battery drain? I have to charge my phone twice a day :( and can't rollback because of the encryption problem.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] instrumental:
I have also high battery drain, however not the necessity to charge twice a day. I recommend to go to settings and put some apps to restricted mode. I remember the System UI app drained a hell of battery until I put it into restricted mode.

Alternatively, install better battery stats and check what restricts deep sleep.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Apollo Hartigan:
Hi, instant apps (apps open by link e.g. YouTube -> Newpipe) also not working for me. Is there a way to get it working?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
I get some crashes when restarting or shutting down sometimes.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ic3y83:
@vince31fr

Thanks for this awesome ROM.

Is there possibility to root this ROM?

Installing from Magisk v25.2 is not working.

Sideloading from Recovery is not working.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 17/10/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] shiroDomain:
Hi!

I installed the latest release, but I cannot use adb to connect from the pc to the device. My device is not found in device manager and adb devices.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
I just tried too because I was curious but it worked for me with Linux Mint 21.

Do you allowed USB-Debugging in Developer Option and put file transfer on )

Sometime I forgot it too ;-)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] shiroDomain:
I'm pretty sure I have USB-Debugging turned on, but it still doesn't respond when connected to my PC, it just charges.

btw, I can show my device in recovery when I choose to use the apply from ADB, but once I return it is disconnected and not recognised again : (
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
BREAKING NEWS

iodéOS is now fully Open Source!

(read more here)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
excellent
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] hodsh1:
I had the same issue but have now managed to restore my previous version (1.5) by using the Wipe/Format Data option in TWRP before pushing & installing the old v1.5 zip (I also had trouble doing that initially).

However I still haven't worked out how to install v3.0 or above. Could there be a similar issue to on this thread or is that just specific to Samsung? I am still on TWRP v3.4.0.0-mauronofrio. Do I need to upgrade this too before/after moving to iode v3?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 24/11/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ibrahim Ashraf:
Installation guide?

*Edit

Found it, just post it here next time.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
Android 13?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
For all of those having trouble installing version 3:I mentioned in the OP that it requires a clean flash due to an incompatibility in the encryption method. Do not try to dirty flash: it cannot work.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
No, android 12. We privilegiate stability over novelty.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kenzo29:
Where link download for new update?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ziarrr:
How to install chplay in iodéOS
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 16/12/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ShaniShane:
I love u so much. Great work! Great OS!

Definitive my new one! Thank you!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Rubyurek:
ROM is nice but how can i install the play store?

And what is about Face ID? Not yet implemented or it will be never?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
Actually this Rom is made for more privacy, so all Google play stuff and so on are removed due thie reason.

But if you realy urgent need some app from Play Store try out " Aurora "as alternative.

Not all Apps will work when MicroG is not enough google for them ;-)

cu
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Superkenel:
Update 20th feb 2023

Always do a backup of your signal account before updating or changing your system, or changing your phone, or you may lost your account.

----------------------------

Hello, I had a problem with Signal private messenger when transfering my account, because of the "human verification", it can't do it on Idodé Os. I've read somewhere that Signal was using googleplay at know.

Does someone know a moded version of Signal that I can install on iodé os without problem ?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 07/02/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] agruv:
is there any new commit after your file upload on 31 january sir ?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
No this is the last one, the date above is the release date, not the build date. See changelogs (2nd post).
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] agruv:
okay thanks...
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] siluok:
This is a great ROM!

Smart Charging is working perfect with USB but not with wireless charging? Is there something one can do to get it running?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Ringoed:
Appreciate iodéOS since a few years now and proud to use it as an occitan ;-)

However I have the latest (3.5) version on my MI9 (non rooted) but the new version of applications available on F-Droid can't be updated because a signature mismatch with the older version.

How can this problem be solved?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] DynamicDriver:
we will receive the iodéOS 4.0 update based on Android 13 / LineageOS 20? @vince31fr @iodeOS
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
New Update available as OTA Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus).
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] DynamicDriver:
I'm happy with the updates, this rom is amazing. thanks @iodeOS @vince31fr
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] subw0ofer:
After updating to 4.1 wifi won´t work for me.

- I have tried to factory reset - did not work.

- Flashed newest firmware (12.5.6.0.RFACNXM) - did not work.

- Then I tried to install completely new (installed newest MIUI (12.5.6.0.RFACNXM)-> flashed TWRP (also tried Iode recovery) -> flashed IODE).

- no success - going back to 3.5 :(
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 04/04/2023 ***

Upgrade to Android 13 / LineageOS 20

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
I can't do a limited install us using a recovery 4.1 (20230327)

I went back and updated using an iodine recovery iode-3.5-20230131-cepheus. OTA
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
@115volts @SubWoofer : Yes right, I forgot to mention that the v4 iodé recovery on cepheus has a problem: it does not correctly format data.

The initial installation procedure has changed, it is not anymore based on the recovery, only fastboot. I you download the fastboot package (https://github.com/iodeOS/ota/releases/download/v4-cepheus/iode-4.1-20230401-cepheus-fastboot.zip), unzip it and execute the flash-all script, it should work.

Workarounds for data format:

- do it with twrp

- do it in the bootloader:

fastboot format:ext4 userdata

fastboot format:ext4 cache
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
I am able to install correctly but I am unable to perform a factory reset on the system.

I get the error message after restarting.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
Read again my previous message for workarounds, data format (factory reset) does not work with iodé recovery.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] DynamicDriver:
Will the next ota update work?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
low battery consumption, excellent job.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
Sometimes, on fresh installs, wifi is shut down but there is a notification saying smth like 'bad connectivity, do you accept to use this network'. After acceptance, everything works as expected.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
battery consumptions is indeed improved. I can confirm.

f-Droid won't work anymore

it shows only the apps already installed

no update for installed apps possible

I got this messega when trying to update

" Field 'added' is required for type ......."
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
There have been some trouble with fdroid. In case of problems, clear its storage and ensure network is not cut for it.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
11 Iode apps are displayed in F-Droid and some other too, but in summery just only 25 or so.

network seems to work and is allowed for f-Droid mobile and Wifi

What do you mean with clearing "its strorage"

btw. I tried to install f-droid as apk from f-droid.org but doesn't work too.

I know your fork is a bit different ;-) but I tried anyway
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
solved:

I had to go to - settings -

enable - expertmode -

enable - old index format -

thats it ;-)

seems to be a problem while indexing the app katalog

so long
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] subw0ofer:
Tried again, first with OTA update from 3.5 to 4.1. No luck, Wi-Fi won´t work, and I don´t get any notification. I can switch on Wi-Fi but it wont find any networks.

Then I tried to do a clean install with the fastboot method, with the same result.

Is there anything else I could try? Is it just my device? I use this device without SIM, but also tried to insert a SIM-card - but no luck.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
this rom is perfect
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] DynamicDriver:
everything working here.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 115volts:
use iodé aperture camera as default
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] DynamicDriver:
will the recovery be fixed? @vince31fr
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nnexuss:
How can I restore de contacts... apps etc that i have on my google account ? :/

I installed on mi Mi9 without problems... but now o dont have contacts... and my apps :/

Thanks 4 your help
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] atharaz:
can i install google services in this rom ?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 29/06/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] heavymachine:
I have the same problem. WIFI don`t work. I have tried 4.1 no success.

Now I tried 4.2 No WIFI. I am back to 3.5
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] subw0ofer:
Thanks for confirming I am not the only one having trouble with WIFI with IODE 4.x.

I have also tried to update to the new 4.2 - no luck. Had to go back to 3.5
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
I deactivated sim and mobile data for testing that issue, but everything went well through WIFI.

So In my case 4.2 works well.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Memnumoldum:
Except a issue during wifi calling, the Rom works flawless for me!

Does anyone know how I can get encryption working with orangefox recovery?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 01/08/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] im@x0:
After updating from 4.2 to 4.3 phone starts acting weird - phone always hot like it not goes to sleep, notifications delayed about 3 hours, random freezes. I assume that it is problem with MicroG update.

And second question, maybe somebody knew - I'm tried to install Magisk Play store module and after installation phone doesn't start, so I need to restore boot image. Does anybody know how to install Play store for installing purchased apps?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
unfortunatly random freezes I must admit, also sometimes no wakeup, not with doubletap or button.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] pilot_d:
I just update the rom from 1.7.

Made full reset to my data partition and installed all apps from scratch.

Noticed that the buttery durian is much faster, where 1.7 version lasted for 2 days easily. the current version 4.3 lasts for less then a day with the same apps and usage.

As well noticed that when I copy data via USB (restore my personal data) the speed drops from MBs to KBs after several time.

That might be related to the file system encryption ?

Is there a way to cancel the encryption functionality ?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 28/08/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Scrapie6:
Hi all, a few hours ago I updated to iodé-4.4 using the system's internal updater. Unfortunately, the Mi 9 freezes when booting (iodé logo is visible) and restarts booting and freezes again and again....

Previously, updating with the internal updater had always worked.

iodé recovery 3.4 is installed on the Mi 9.

I have tried to flash various older images via the recovery mode using adb sideload, but I always end up in recovery mode when booting with the message that no Android system was found. Only when I flash iodé-4.4 via sideload I get back to the iodé logo at least when booting, which reboots from there all the time again, as described in the first sentence.

What can I do to get a working system again without losing all my data?

In the "screenshot" you can see the log from the last update process via sideload to iodé-4.4.

Many thanks in advance!!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Jan200101:
Same issue as Scrapie6 here
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
Indeed, this build is broken, I'm sorry. A new one will be available very soon, less than an hour I think.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
A fixed build is available.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Daily Value:
I had the same problem. I downloaded the new correct fastboot.zip. How can I install it?

Under TWRP internal Storage and USB-OT is shown as 0mb. Also have no way to download the fastboot.zip from my pc to my phone.

When I click on "flash-all.bat" it only says "waiting for device".
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
If you already installed iodéOS, do not use the fastboot package, sideload the OTA one (https://github.com/iodeOS/ota/releases/download/v4-cepheus/iode-4.4-20230829-cepheus.zip) in recovery mode:

adb sideload iode-4.4-20230829-cepheus.zip
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
I cannot replicate. Maybe this has something to do with the platform tools : install the latest ones from https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Scrapie6:
I downloaded the recommended adb and fastboot installer.. now it works.. crazy!

https://xdaforums.com/t/tool-windows-adb-and-fastboot-installer-latest-sdk-update.3516898/
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Scrapie6:
I had installed this a few hours ago, but unfortunately it did not work. Thank you anyway!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
OTA from 4.3 to 4.4 worked well. No issues so far. Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] marcom2701:
what type of recovery did you use?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
TWRP 3.4.0.1

edit:

after I saw I'm still on an old TWRP I updated now to 3.5.2_9-0.

but I as I wrote before there was no problem with 3.4.01
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Daily Value:
Can anyone confirm a very high battery consumption with VPN (Mullvad) software since the last update?

Battery consumption since last charge: Mullvad VPN 80%

Battery consumption overnight in standby: 30%
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
Do you use Mullvad VPN with their app or use their Servers with another wireguard app ?

I use them both and got no problem.

Only when I open an Hotspot there is an significant increase of battery consumption.

But I thing that is normal, because the Phone isn't allowed to sleep then.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Daily Value:
I use it with their app.

EDIT: Replaced the Mullvadapp with the original Wireguard: no more problem.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] AndyOne:
WiFi is't work, have try 4.4 and 4.3.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
Set up a hotspot and look if you are visible from another mobile or laptop.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] edomello:
Thanks for your work! I installed this OS after having bricked my old 2020 LOS 17.1 build... It's quite interesting and up to now it seems that everything's working.. except for the vibration! I tested a couple apps and I noticed that there's no vibration in any of them, where it should be.

Do you have any idea on how to fix it?

EDIT: Ok, somehow after enabling DT2W the vibration magically started to work..
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Haverping:
4.5 and 4.6 had been available via ota. Just saying ;-)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 09/11/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] kenzo29:
KSU support?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] guihleao:
Hey there! Thanks for the excellent work, is it possible to use Google Wallet (Google Pay) in this rom? Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ZimtkeksLappen:
I think in order to get Gpay to work you would need to replace the microG services with the official Google play services, which destroys part of the reason to use this custom rom. Not sure about it though.

For me I tried installing Nikgapps and magisk and tried to use magisk with the play integrity fix module to get Google wallet to work, but I am stuck at even passing the basic integrity check and lack the motivation to try more right now.