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[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi [MENTION=712148]TacoLoco[/MENTION] ... sorry for the delay, I've been off solving non-phone IT issues the last few days

I agree the initial post is much too verbose -- to the point of confusion. This is my problem with almost all installation descriptions of ROMs here on XDA.. Even worse, sometimes critical steps are either ommitted or glossed over.

Your process sounds exactly right except maybe:

Delete "everything" (i.e. wipe "everything" . . . i.e. all categories available in PBRP) is explicitly contraindicated by the original instructions, so I did not do that. A simple "format data" in PBRP suffices.

Either way, if the phone is ever soft-bricked it is quite simple to reflash it with the stock ROM from Xiaomi.

One of the key issues there is do not relock the phone if you reflash stock. I am pretty sure this would restart Xiaomi's ridiculous 168 hour unlock clock (even though the device has been unlocked before)!

If someone needs to reflash stock, It might be sensible to delete flash_all_lock.bat and flash_all_lock.sh from the stock ROM distribution before flashing just to make sure a re-lock does not occur, even by accident!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
Oh **** how I hate sourceforge. The download stops after around 100 MB. What the hell?

---------- Post added at 07:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:32 PM ----------

My LineageOS 18 download of the sourceforge mirror stops at around 100 MB. I don't know anymore.

edit: Now I selected USA mirror and it seems to download beyond 200 MB. We'll see how it goes.

edit2: Nah now it says "Failed - Server problem" aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
WightROMs released lineage-18.0-20201127-UNOFFICIAL-miatoll a couple days ago.

Now even USB-OTG works great (with which I had problems initially).

Unfortunately I can no longer completely debloat Lineaoge using a custom .gapps-config

In the past I was able to delete every user-facing app (other than "Trebuchet," the launcher); alas, now I can no longer delete "camera" and "gallery"

Up until the last version, adding

(Camera2)

(Gallery2)

to the correct section of .gapps-config got rid of them, but now doesn't.

Installed, they show up as "org.lineageos.snap" and "com.android.gallery3d"

I have tried adding (snap) and (gallery3d) to .gapps-config to no avail.

Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance!

---------- Post added at 10:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:53 AM ----------

Hi @heyadmwutanime

Are you using

https://sourceforge.net/projects/wi...18.0-20201127-UNOFFICIAL-miatoll.zip/download

or

https://sourceforge.net/projects/wi...18.0-20201130-UNOFFICIAL-miatoll.zip/download . . . which just got released less than an hour ago?

Perhaps the fact that the developer just uploaded a large file has his section of SourceForge a little muddled?!

---------- Post added at 11:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 AM ----------

@heyadmwutanime

I just successfully downloaded lineage-18.0-20201129-UNOFFICIAL-miatoll

Hopefully you will have similar luck.

---------- Post added at 11:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:12 AM ----------

Since I want to install lineage-18.0-20201129-UNOFFICIAL-miatoll this morning, for giggles I tried your idea of deleting "everything"

Don't do it! It borks the phone into a bootlloop.

Simple enough to fix (reflash stock image without bootloader relock!!) . . . but the original advice to ONLY format data seems to hold!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
I guess it's because of vpn.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] TacoLoco:
My Procedure:

1) flash PBR from Fastboot

2) reboot into PBR

3) only format Data

4) flash ROM, GApps, Magisk

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Thank you for understanding my pain :) Did work for me with formating DATA only.. Will update to newest build now as sometimes it does a sudden reboot into PBR (last time I connected it to charger while in call with someone..).. Hope this is fixed, otherwise great ROM!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] TacoLoco:
WIFI doesn't connect anymore with 11/29 build, anyone else?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] Devel0per95:
It's working fine with me!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
Thanks. Do we also need to flash disable verity zip from https://zackptg5.com/android.php#disverfe ?

[MENTION=5106967]gigahurts[/MENTION]

Please rework your manuals. Especially the 2 seperate disable verity instructions and the A-Z instructions are confusing as hell.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
It turns out that in the last two iterations, ROM developer Wight has for some reason moved the relevant APKs (Gallery2.apk and Snap.apk) to /system_ext/priv-app

Therefore, .gapps-config can now NOT assist with the debloat of these programs. According to the documentation, removing apps via OpenGapps "Works for all apps in any system/app or system/priv-app subfolder." (i.e. not apps in /system_ext/priv-app )

I have contacted the developer here: https://sourceforge.net/p/wightroms/discussion/general/thread/d83aecdeb5/#9a8d

I have not yet heard back. I am the only poster the WightRoms Sourceforge account. Does anyone know if there is a better way to contact Wight for purposes of giving input on the ROM?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] erghezi:
Ok google is not working in last 2 builds
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] rathisarov:
AOSP app lock is the only missing feature, which I want it.

Any idea, it will be included or any one can guide to enable it

Thanks.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
I am suddenly having Wi-Fi problems too. 11-30-2020 build.

I installed it while working at one location. Yesterday, after two months of out-of-town work, I came back home and I can not get Wi-Fi to work with it here.

SSIDs show up as expected, but I can not connect. Other wireless devices have no issues connecting to the same SSIDs.

While these ROMs from Wight seem great, it is disappointing the developer does not answer any posts made to the discussion thread of the relevant Sourceforge account used for distributing them. Wight also does not seem active here (unless, possibly, posting under a different name).
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] zanitos1991:
@fbachofner try unmetered connection or maybe update your firmware, I don't have any problem using joyeuse

@rathisarov this is aospa feature it will never be on lineage os
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
On Recovery backup your Data, System and Boot. Then flash latest MIUI and recover your backup. I am not sure if a simple firmware update zip will help on miatol. You can also try though.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] M47Z:
What you wrote about on sourceforce so far:

You can't add a google account without google apps.

OTG does not work a day after the version where this is fixed was released.

You can't use a gapps removal script to remove the lineage camera.

You fail flashing a random zip you found in the files.

... and now you complain about it here?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hey @M47Z

If you took time to read through my posts completely you would see that the majority of these issues were distinctly reported to have been cleared up (either by my own actions or release of newer WightROMs) in my subsequent posts.

Sourceforge does not seem to allow editing of the topic subject (i.e. "SOLVED") but I did include updates in my posts where appropriate for both the developers (and end-users') knowledge.

The only reason the gapps removal script no longer removes all desired apps any more is that two apps have (only in recent versions of the ROM) been moved into subfolders at /system_ext/priv-app instead of /system/priv-apps/

.gapps-config clearly points out it won't work in such a fashion.

You have a problem with me pointing any of this out to the developer?!

"Complaint"? Seriously?!

I am reporting unexpected or (suddenly) changed or lack-of functionality. If I were able to develop a ROM like this I would love the detailed reports I have given. Without good feedback, software does not progress in a way which helps users and developers can end up flailing about.

Further comment: Wight has provided an incredible service to users of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 line. I wish I had the ability to help code this stuff, but failing that, at least I can provide constructive input based on my tested and experienced usage. In this way, hopefully Wight does not have to test every single use case him/her-self.

These WightROMs seem better (and more streamlined!) than the other alternatives for this device, so I would like to help in any way I possibly can!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @zanitos1991

Thanks for your ideas!

1. I had already tried using an "unmetered connection." Unfortunately that didn't work. Sorry I didn't mention it.

2. re: firmware -- I assume this would be done with the installation of the most recent stock ROM, right?

Before flashing WightROM's 2020-11-30 version I flashed the V12.0.1.0.QJZEUXM version available here: https://xiaomirom.com/en/rom/redmi-...download-redmi-note-9-pro-stable-fastboot-rom

This seems to be the most recent version available from Xiaomi.

Also, on a (probably) related note, the developer has made available "lineage_miatoll-img-eng.wight554.zip." This seems to have firmware in it, but flashing the zip file with PBRP does not work.

I wonder whether one should extract the included .img files and flash separately, but the developer has not yet responded to my query on Sourceforge.

"Miatoll" is ostensibly the "unified source" for "for all of Xiaomi's Sanapdragon 720G Devices" so I infer I am working with the correct files.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @heyadmwutanime

Thanks for your ideas!

Before flashing with the 2020-11-30 version of the WightROMs custom rom I had installed the latest EEA version of Xiaomi's ROM: V12.0.1.0.QJZEUXM

Would this be analogous to your suggestion?

Or does the installation of a ROM (an "original" installation as I did -- rather than pulling from a backup) potentially trample on the Xiaomi-provided firmware?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
I did a clean MIUI V12.0.1.0.QJZMIXM install, then flashed PBRP as recovery, formated data, wiped dalvik/cache, installed Wight's 2020-11-30 version and wifi works fine. I don't know why you got problems. I didn't install any GApps. Maybe you tried to adb uninstall some factory apps of LineageOS?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] lucasymax:
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL LINEAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME (I HAVE PIXEL EXPERIENCE ROM INSTALLED)

I CAN DO FORMAT DATA (IT DOESN'T MATTER LOSING DATA)

OR

I HAVE TO DO WIPE NECESSARILY SO THAT I DO NOT HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTALLATION

THANKS FOR THE REPLY
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @heyadmwutanime

So we took the same basic approach. I did not wipe dalvik/cache, which was strongly discouraged in the opening post here.

[ SOLVED? ]

I am happy to report: yesterday I took the phone (which I am not quite using as a "daily driver" because of this unknown) to two different clients and I was able to connect to their Wi-Fi networks without any problem.

It looks like our home Wi-Fi suffered a partial failure during my 2-month trip. Old (previously connected) devices can still function with it, but anything new which attempts to connect can not (I just validated this with a different new device this morning).

It is very strange. Presuming one uses the correct credentials, there is nothing in my network setup which would preclude a device from connecting to either my private or guest Wi-Fi networks at the moment. Must be some sort of failure in the router's Wi-Fi chip.

I'll spin up a new access point tomorrow night or next weekend when I get a chance.

Thanks to all of you who gave helpful suggestions!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @lucasymax

Here's how I did it:

Before flashing WightROM's 2020-11-30 version I flashed the V12.0.1.0.QJZEUXM STOCK version available here: https://xiaomirom.com/en/rom/redmi-...download-redmi-note-9-pro-stable-fastboot-rom

make certain you do

not

re-lock the phone's bootloader

Perform absolute minimal configuration and re-enable developer options, including USB debugging

Step 3 will not likely work without this!

Boot to Fastboot mode (Power + Volume DOWN). Install PBRP (Pitch Black Recovery Project) using Android SDK Platform Tools.

PBRP for this device is linked in the first post of this thread.

Reboot into Recovery mode (Power + Volume UP). Format data (i.e. with PBRP)

Using PBRP, flash the newest WightROM for this device from a SD-Card or USB OTG.

The ROM is available at: https://sourceforge.net/projects/wightroms/files/joyeuse/lineage/

As of this morning, Wight's most current ROM is still " lineage-18.0-20201130-UNOFFICIAL-miatoll.zip "

This ROM works very well. [ I had a Wi-Fi "scare" a couple days ago, but it turns out one of my access points had failed. ]

If desired, gain root with Magisk

Magisk is also linked in the first post of this thread

If desired, flash OpenGAPPS or similar.

[ This is required if you want to install any apps from the Play Store. ]

This is also very useful to "debloat" LineageOS (using a .gapps-config configuration file).

[ I personally dislike including any userland apps (other than settings) on an initial device setup as I have a full suite of apps I have curated. I find these work far better for me than the defaults which come with any ROM I have used. ]

Good luck and have fun!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
But gigahurts wrote
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] Apple Pi:
Trying to install my microsd card as internal storage I'm getting this error:

attempt to invoke virtual

method 'java.lang.String

android.os.storage.VolumeInfo.getID()' on a

null object reference

Why can't we get an offical ROM that doesn't lay an egg when you try to DO LITERALLY ANYTHING
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
You are free to support some developers or code yourself. Also I'd just format it as external memory. What reason is there for internal? Over 128GB used space -> your performance becomes slow af. Just move your heavy files to external memory or cloud.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] Apple Pi:
It's more that people say things "just work" but then you update the rom, which bricks your install, then you have to reformat everything re-install and then lo-and-behold the storage stops work and randomly hangs for no reason and then the cherry on the cake SMS no longer works. Why can't we just have an minimal ASOP ROM without all the ****ing spyware that just works for once it makes no sense to me.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
Hey dude. How about you go back to MIUI which is the Stock ROM? It is made for you. Yes, you!

Btw. smart people back up their phone before they do an upgrade.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] Apple Pi:
Miui is not an option because its chuck full for Chinese and google spyware because they refuse to just people use their devices without being monitored and monitized. Also backing up your phone doesn't help when none of the Roms come with functioning tools to do so. And the nextcloud integration on this ROM is broken too.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] M47Z:
Is it though? Can't find where this is strongly discouraged. Usually wiping cache/dalvik doesn't hurt. You should always do it when switching rom. I usually also do it after rom updates and as an early troubleshooting step.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @M47Z

You know, you are right!

@gigahurts actually said:

Later on, after discussing installation of NikGAPPS he mentioned wiping cache/dalvik.

I reviewed my installation checklist and did exactly that, except I had installed OpenGAPPS. I did not wipe cache/dalvik before installing the ROM, however.

In either case, this does not seem to be the source of my at-home Wi-Fi issue. I think there is a problem with the access point; "old" (i.e. previously connected) devices work but connecting any new Android devices fails.

Have not yet had a chance to replace.

Thanks for your input.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Problem with (switched) speaker(s): [ on rev: lineage-18.0-20201130-UNOFFICIAL-miatoll.zip ]

Yesterday I noticed that when I make a to-the-ear call (i.e. on the handset -- previously was using only Bluetooth which works fine so far) I get speakerphone-like volume coming from the bottom speaker only -- and nothing from the ear speaker.

This is the case not only for the dialer I am using for cell calls, but also for Skype calls.

When I switch to speakerphone in either app, then BOTH speakers are turned on (which I would expect as the normal functionality).

Can anyone confirm they get bottom-instead-of-ear speaker in their calling applications with this (still latest) version of the WightROM?

Thank you!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] lucasymax:
hi friend

Hi friend, I did the steps you tell me and there is no problem. PBRP installs well (I had it with a custom pixel experience rom) I also installed lineage os 18 without problems. my phone boot prefect everything ok. problems start when I want to root, then I get a bootloop

My phone no longer starts and I have to reinstall everything again (I can enter PBRP but I can no longer flash lineage or pixel experience). it gives me errors. Summarizing the bootloop occurs when I try to root with magisk (PBRP and lineage working fine) what are the steps to root
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] lucasymax:
flash with patched magisk.img using fastboot or installing magisk .zip using PBRP in the same way I go to bootloop I install magisk.zip 20.4 and magisk manager 8.0.3 are they correct? Greetings from
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] rathisarov:
Use Magisk 21.0
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @lucasymax:

I installed Magisk 21.1 and Magisk Manager 8.0.3, both available here:

Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk

The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Good luck!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
Damn, just when I joined this ROM, updates seem to be on hold again. :/ Is miatol cursed? Latest ROM only got october security patch.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] watisnay:
The first thread is confusing.

Does the NFC and fingerprints work?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] gigahurts:
Hey all,

New unified rom will be released today. We're moving away from individual phone releases. All Lineage 18 roms from this point on will be miatol. Will post 15/12/20 rom later today. Been out a while sorry. Only 1 rom release since the Oct rom anyway. All issues have been resolved and the latest Lineage 18.0 code synced.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] kalehrl:
Great! Hope it will be official soon.

Any such plans?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
Thanks for the information. Will a dirty flash be enough or better a clean flash?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] rathisarov:
Has it been uploaded? New Rom?

Where to look for?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] rathisarov:
Google contacts sync not working

Any help?

Nik Omni gapps
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] Devel0per95:
Switch the account inside the contact app maybe!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] Bigemul:
Could you tell me how to back up my smartphone? I have a lot of problems with the stock ROM of my Redmi 9 Pro (Joyeuse) and I don't know at all how to flash it. Which program do you use?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @gigahurts:

It has been a week since your post.

Could you clearly point out where the unified LineageOS 18 ROM is now available? There does not seem to be anything on point on WightROMs sourceforge account.

Meanwhile, the only Lineage ROM which seems to be active here is the 17.1 variant . . .

Thank you so much and Happy Holidays!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] heyadmwutanime:
Hmmm lately Wight only updates Surya. I really hope he didn't drop Joyeuse/miatol like a hot potatoe.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @gigahurts

It has now been 3 weeks and 2 days since your post and no available source for the updated ROM jumps out at me.

Could you please clearly point out where the unified LineageOS 18 ROM is now available? There does not seem to be anything on point on WightROMs sourceforge account.

Thank you in advance!
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] mmrabbani:
Is it discontinued? It won't get even security update?
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] BlakeU666:
Bluetooth earphones doesn't work. I can't hear the audio from them.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] BlakeU666:
You need to use a custom recovery like Orange Fox.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] fbachofner:
Hi @gigahurts

It is now 4 weeks and 6 days since your post indicating the unified ROM would be released.

There is still no stated (nor obvious) location where it can be downloaded.

Culling through all the folders of WightROMs sourceforge files yields nothing LineageOS / Miatoll-related.

Could you please provide an update? There are a handful of reported issues which might have been fixed. The other ROMs for this phone are all too "heavy" to be of interest to many.

Thank you! I hope you and Wight are healthy and OK, not having posted for so long.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] vin100:
Hi @gigahurts

Yes as asked by @fbachofner could you please give some update (at least an idea about the time). I'm waiting with a new 9Pro (Global version) and I don't want begin to use it before installing a solid alternative Rom. LineageOs seems the more sustainable one, so I'm waiting... But I feel it a little long. Maybe somebody else could give me a better idea

Thank you !
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] kalehrl:
18.0 seems to be abandoned.

Install 17.1:

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-unoffic...edmi-note-9s-pro-pro-max-poco-m2-pro.4174195/
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] gigahurts:
Hey all,

Apologies for not responding for a bit. I got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer on Jan. 1, so this was not on my priority list.

Anyway, enough with the sob story. Development continues and has moved to Lineage 18.1 and has been taken over by 2 new developers:

Developers: @ScaryMen1325 & @Loptr4

Here are the release notes:

LineageOS

Device: Unified (Miatoll)

Developer: @ScaryMen1325 & @Loptr4

ROM Version: 18.1

Android Version: Android 11

Build date: 22/01/2021

Status: UNOFFICIAL

Changelog:

• Fixed power related issues

• Added useful apps (thanks to @Emulond for that)

• Other fixes and performance improvements

Notes:

• It's 2nd test version, if you found bugs, give log.

• Using loki kernel by default, haven't tested custom kernel.

Download here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M5-cRBfrRdBdNYGzy5G9bOa1Ncf5JkE4/view?usp=sharing

Please note this is a unified release, you may have to clean install.
[Redmi Note 9S / Note 9 Pro (Indian Model) ROMs, Ke] :
Good things come to those that wait!! Many thanks!