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[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] i23098:
Thank you so much for your great work :highfive:

The LineageOS blog hasn't been updated for quite a while... Do you know how LineageOS 18.0 development is going in general?

I will move when there are official builds... I just started using LineageOS on the Mi 5 with 17.1, so sorry for the dumb question... Will a clean install be needed? Or can it be upgraded?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
It's going well. Most of the features are already ported and we are in the usual review process.

It can be upgraded once the official is released.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] andy356:
Was it easier compared to Android 10?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Hakikidaredevil:
Has anyone tried the latest build? Is there still a problem with twrp?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tony84100:
I tried... And yes, the twrp problem is still there. For now I chose to stay on 17.1
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] dev>null:
No problem on twrp 4.4
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Kaan_M:
I have a reboot problem

how can I fix it? where the problem? And thanks for ROM.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
You are not alone
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Shardana:
Do full screen gestures work?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Smith Huang:
So, is the VoLTE work? I use LineageOS 17.1 now, and VoLTE don't work right now. I can't use it to have a clear call almost 3 mouths, :crying:is it fixed in LineageOS 18?

And guys, is this ROM can be used as a daily driver ?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] _n1c0:
have you got a link please ?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] DINESH DG:
Xiaomi Mi 5 lineage os rom volte not working

Xiaomi Mi 5 lineage os 18 android 11 new update volte is not working an pizz send link proper stable update
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
You want a lot. Or maybe you want stable Android 12 update for Mi5 with a working volte?? Do not be impudent :laugh:
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] i23098:
Did you mean 3.4 :confused: That's the most recent on https://dl.twrp.me/gemini/
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] lusephur:
Nope, he means twrp with 4.4 kernel. see here https://sourceforge.net/projects/xnombre-los-gemini/files/TWRP/
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] donsu80:
Hope update coming soon:)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
New build is up, including this month's security patch as well as more ported features and some hotfixes.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] donsu80:
Hope extended screnshoot include this update:)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] donsu80:
Can't boot to revovery after flasing rom, any solution sir?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] hhanu:
Reinstall twrp
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] febian2:
best, using it now
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Shardana:
How's the battery? Is the rom usable every day? Thank's
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] hhanu:
3-4 hour SOT
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] donsu80:
Waiting new update:victory:
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Hakikidaredevil:
You got the android 11 on your 4.5 years old device from a developer who does it for free aand the last update was just 4 days ago but u still asking for an update...
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] donsu80:
Just hoping,,that easy man:laugh:
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] andy356:
You can hope silently, so that the rest of us aren't spammed with notifications. :D
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] z1022:
No "advanced restart" in Developer options.

where can I find it ?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
That's one of the few features left to forward-port.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] starvie:
When I install the grapps it gets error 20 @@
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3V0LU710N:
Hi [MENTION=11194187]starvie[/MENTION], instead of using OpenGapps (as they do not support Android R yet), flash NikGapps or BitGapps instead.

An additional advice if someone else got stuck on "Setup Wizard" after flashing NikGapps:

- For NikGapps, avoid install Macro or higher (on first try had to use Omni or below, which do not have setup wizard by default).

[MENTION=455439]bgcngm[/MENTION]: Thanks for providing an Android R ROM for our Mi5 devices.

So far, much of the features are stable and no major issues on daily use; However, some banking apps are identifying the device as "rooted". (my phone is not rooted :) ). Is that related to the warning after boot that the ROM is signed with public keys?

Cheers! :good:
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Smith Huang:
Hi! Your Problems can be solved by installing Magisk and enabled MagiskHide, click the apps you encountered the issues. And these banking apps should not prompt that they detected the root permissions in your device AGAIN!
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3V0LU710N:
Hi [MENTION=9853718]Smith Huang[/MENTION], I'm perfectly aware of it, in the past used root on my phone, but as of today don't need it for anything specific (used for adblock, but nowadays I can just use Private DNS).

Additionally, I do not want to use root due security reasons (albeit well, we know how security works nowadays :D ).

Anyways, thanks for the suggestion.

Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tikkalamt:
I have the same problem. I tried reflashing both 3.4 and 4.4 again with no help. I looks like it's trying to enter recovery, but then just reboots to system.

What is this TWRP problem mentioned earlier and how to resolve?

Thanks, I appreciate any help.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] donsu80:
Try to reboot image trwp via adb, from a computer, and it works
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tikkalamt:
Thanks, this works of course. But is there a solution to boot to recovery normally, without a PC?

Mi5 is not my daily anymore, but everything worked fine, great job!
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] _n1c0:
Volume Up + Power doesn't work ?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] dev>null:
To anyone using the last version:

Is battery still draining in background like in first build?

Or doze/deep sleep are working now?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] z1022:
I cannot boot into TWRP even using PC command "Adb reboot recovery". I try reinstall Twrp 3.40 and 3.31 but no luck.

Anyone can help.

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] donsu80:
Fastboot boot recovery.img

Try this
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] PlagueCz:
I can confirm that this works with LOS18.0 20201014 and TWRP 3.4.0-1.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
Excellent build! But it's a pity that the wi-fi hotspot (I mean 2.4 ghz) does not work..
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] andy356:
[MENTION=455439]bgcngm[/MENTION] How's your Pro1? Nice to use? And how come it has official LOS but no ROM thread on XDA?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
It will work in the next build. I am just waiting for ASB to drop in order to release with updated security patch.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] windicki:
When i flash magisk after reboot the magisk manager not show up, i check with root checker device said no root yet. I try using magisk 2.3 and 2.4

Any tips?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] uli-hh:
Magisk v21 and Magisk Manager 8.0.0 released with Android 11 support, app redesign, and much more
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
What about gapps for 11? Which are more stable? Is there opengapps or not yet?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] PlagueCz:
Try to use Magisk 21.0 (beta) and Magisk manager 8.0.2 from this page: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk . I can confirm that it works with my Mi5.

Gapps don't work yet, try NikGApps, for example.

https://nikgapps.com/

https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Releases/NikGapps-R/25-Oct-2020/
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] greg_h_w:
I found some issues on latest build (RP1A.201005.004)

- Missing end call button, etc (while on call)

- some home setting not working (show google apps, hidden and protected apps)

- Got lag on Video call (Zoom) while charging the phone

Overall for beta, this build is awesome

Thank you [MENTION=455439]bgcngm[/MENTION]!!

PS : how can I reboot to TWRP? because after I install LOS 18, I can't reboot to TWRP (already try Vol Up + Power)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] PlagueCz:
---------- Post added at 01:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:40 PM ----------

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Rebooting to TWRP with power+volume up doesn't work. You have to boot to fastboot, connect your phone to pc and type "fastboot boot recovery".
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
New build is up. Enjoy everyone!
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] greg_h_w:
Already try that too... I still can't enter to recovery mode :(
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] fence:
You may need to reflash recovery with fastboot before booting into it.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Shardana:
Why are there these problems with twrp? Is there a particular reason?

(It's not a controversy, just to understand)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] cmert:
if you have twrp problem, install 3.4.0.1 versiyon (last vers.)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
All is ok on previous version 3.4.0.0

I heard about users with 3.4.0.1 who also got this problem
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] greg_h_w:
Still can't enter the recovery mode... (twrp-3.4.0-1)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] aimfly:
Seems, after start system, twrp recovery always gone, and need flash it in fastboot again.

every time go to recovery, need to flash twrp again.

And i try current build by own build, seems encryption phone is not working, I don't know if biuld linked is ok.

And i find if extract blob, the fixup for file "vendor/lib64/hw/android.hardware.bluetooth@1.0-impl-qti.so" will broken bluetooth function, this tip just for who want build own build.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 10BIT:
thanks for the update, everything smooth so far, and no twrp issues
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
Thanks for the build, hotspot now is working 🔥

But using Miracast still cases reboot, so it doesn't work
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
Miracast support is not forward-ported yet.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Rufous11:
The build is very smooth and good, but I noticed that bluetooth and recent applications are not working
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3Dota:
[MENTION=455439]bgcngm[/MENTION] ...

is the rom pre-rooted? since my banking application detect it as rooted device

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bankmandiri.mandirionline
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
No, this ROM is not pre-root, but you need to install magisk (root) and hide root rights for the banking app to work.

The app has detected the unlocked bootloader, and therefore shows that there is a root in the smartphone
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3Dota:
I have magisk in other phone, hide it but still the app detect root ...

are you sure the app look for unlocked device?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
Firstly, there are banking apps from which the Magisk cannot be hidden, and they will still detected it.

Secondly, if your bank app detected root rights, but you do not have it, then it detected the presence of an unlocked bootloader, there can be no other reason.

In both cases, you can resort to the last option, download a modified bank app, but this is at your own risk :rolleyes:
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Hakikidaredevil:
Clear the app data, go to magisk settings and reinstall the magisk with a different package name, activate magisk hide and select the banking app on magisk hide settings. This should work.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3Dota:
not working .... you can try it your self ...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bankmandiri.mandirionline
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Hakikidaredevil:
Yupp. Didn't work.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] wiichoo:
This is amazing, this phone is still my daily device, I finally convince myself to prove it this week in part thankfully to the release of the gapps 11 beta. everything seems fine, more fluent and of course for this reason (I think) a little more consumption. I found those slightly problems in my case: first this, I don't know if is more related to the gapps but when I swipe to the right I can't access to the Google discover, where the whether, cards and stuff even if I try installing pixel launcher. second, the sound gone I think it is related to unplug the earphones, but when I realize of this problem the sound doesn't come even after reconnected. third, this is more related to my device/situation, I been using phone without power button a while now, I try not to let run out of battery, because then I need to press the home button, the volume + button and connect the cable at the same time to enter the recovery, it becomes easier with the time or you simply try not to let it run out. however due to new consumption I have to apply this method and I experienced a problem, the phone didn't show the recovery or fastboot, it just blacklight. even in the computer was hard to recovery because it wasn't recognized. thanks for keep it alive! Not only me but the planet
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] iArtrix:
Try this, https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-magiskhide-props-config-t3789228
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3Dota:
is that module working on your side? since not in mine
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] iArtrix:
Yes, did you hide Magisk manager?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3Dota:
really? are you already install the application and try it? if yes, could you attach screenshot or screen record it?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] iArtrix:
I try it and don't work, interesting
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] hunterd974:
Hi, thank you for your hard work. I tried to install this rom on MIUI_MI5_Global_V10.2.2.0.OAAMIXM_d16c808eba_8.0.zip but it keeps on loading at boot and nothing append. Here are my installation steps :

- Unlocked my phone with Mi Unlock

- I had the last version of MIUI installed on my phone so I had no problem to flash Lineage OS 18 at first

- Didn't installed Open Gapps nether SuperSu nor Magisk

- The phone booted successfully once without any Google Apps but when I rebooted it just stuck on boot with Lineage logo moving endlessly

- Tried to format dalvik + cache + system + data

- Reflashed MIUI 10 and so on but I can't even reach the first boot once that I'm stuck on boot with the moving logo again

Have you an idea of what it could come from ?

I'm using twrp-3.4.0-0-gemini.img

Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] datura:
Hey, exact same situation happened here with my Mi 5 Pro. I installed, rebooted into system without problem. Then configured settings and rebooted into TWRP to install gapps and Magisk. After installation rebooted again to system and here it is, endless boot animation. Two times I've tried with wiping / formatting everything but nothing has changed. What can be the reason? Any ideas guys?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eriol1:
Pretty sure you're supposed to install gapps before first boot otherwise bad stuff tends to happen
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
New build is up. Since this is based on the new AOSP feature drop, it's now Lineage 18.1. Enjoy. :cool:
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] emodani:
Hi with 18.1 I got battery drain overnight 88%>30% most of the time don't go into deep-sleep, for today I got 4h on 1036Mhz and 3minute in deep sleep, I have no social app, and the phone was in airplane mode all morning.

Is something wrong with the camera, the app Is gone and I hear the little click noise from the camera as it Is focusing contunuosly, maybe Is the reason of battery drain?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] aimfly:
I try 1209 build, and self build, all has problem that after enable phone encryptiong(fde). after reboot, not prompt for password, just loop lineage log. and i checked last dmesg in /sys/pstore seems start phase is suspend at trigger min framework restart, but not special error log. I don't know if it's still not ported.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
New build is up, with this month's Android security fixes already included.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 3Dota:
flashing over 202009 build ... always reboot back to recovery ...

working after clean install ...

anyway ... device become sluggish after couple hours ... need to restart to make device responsive again
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
It seems Hotspot doesn't work on last build, so there is also doesn't work on other ROMs based on LOS changes 😁😅
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SaViNGOD:
@bgcngm

Wi-fi hotspot not fixed yet?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
New build is up. It includes March's security patch.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Shardana:
Simply update or clean flash?

Thank you very much
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
Doesn't matter.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yevac:
Uh oh. I just updated in TWRP and it stalled loading the OS at the lineage dot. It auto rebooted and now I'm in lineage recovery.

"Version 18.1 (20210304)

Can't load Android system. Your data may be corrupt. If you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory data reset and erase all user data stored on this device.

[Options]

Try again

Factory data reset"

Guess I will try again? :S

*edit: Huh, so my TWRP is gone and replaced by the lineage os recovery. Tried a couple things to no avail ala adb so just did the reset. Thankfully all my **** is backed up this time so not a big deal. Did I mess up on the install method for this to happen? I was using the previous build prior to this on a clean install.

*edit2: Also the battery life is GREATLY improved on this update. Phone is also much more responsive. I am just concerned to flash future updates for the fear of messing up my phone again. Also I only have lineage recovery now, is this sufficient or should I install TWRP?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tikkalamt:
Thanks for bringing Android 11 to Mi5!! (y)

I have a strange problem with recente button not working. It's not a HW problem because switching the buttons doesn't help and on-screen navigation has the same problem. I did a clean flash. Any suggestions?

Which gapps do you recommend? OP says opengapps, NikGapps, Mindthegapps...
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] topo01:
Are you not using standard launcher (Trebuchet)?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] tikkalamt:
Thanks! A Gapps installation must have replaced Trebuchet and it was not even present in the system anymore.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] topo01:
I chose the nano gapps package as it doesn't touch the launcher. The next bigger package micro already replaces Trebuchet by Pixel launcher.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] flat__line:
Is it possible to install themes?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] romartin3:
Hello.

I just installed the ROM and the truth is that it is really smooth. The only problem I'm having is that I can't get Google Pay to work.

With Lineage OS 17.1 it worked without problem, what could that be?

Thank you very much for your help.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] SashkoMolodec:
Will it be officially supported?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
Mi 5 is already officially supported.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bgcngm:
Official nightlies should be out real soon. :)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eriol1:
First one is up already :love:

Do you have a recommendation regarding gapps since open gapps for android 11 seems to still be under testing?

(OP should be updated BTW, the open gapps link still points to android 10 version. people might make mistakes...)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ROMfan:
ok installed the first nightly and its awesome..

cannot comment about battery life though.

Used http://downloads.codefi.re/jdcteam/javelinanddart/gapps ( MindTheGapps-11.0.0-arm-20210328_143701 ) for gapps but for some reason it fails to restore data during initial setup. But works when you offline continue and re restore data..

Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] i23098:
Nice :) Did you do a clean install or upgrade? If you upgrade, what steps did you follow? (I never upgraded between main releases, only clean install, but this time will eventually try to upgrade, so, was wondering how easy it would be.

When upgrading one must flash the new gapps as well, right? Would it be a problem using some other gapps package if on 17.1 it was using open gapps?

OpenGapps should be released "soon" :)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] eriol1:
I've done lots of upgrades in the past. Very easy. Just need to remember to flash gapps after rom but before booting.

I was also wondering about switching gapps provider during upgrade. Maybe need to uninstall existing gapps first? That might cause data loss though I'm guessing. Maybe it's not possible to switch gapps providers without losing personal data of the installed gapps?

If anyone has practical experience they can share that would be great

In any case in the next few days I'll probably try upgrading using the open gapps (pico) test build, people seem to be happy with it (except for setup wizard crashing I think, but that shouldn't be an issue in this case).
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mr_M4yhem:
Does anyone know of a Gcam version that works with this?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] omerdeniz99:
thanks for official lineageos 18.1 build @bgcngm its so fast and fluid rom :)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] i23098:
Hope this wasn't an April 1st post :( Will wait for April 2nd confirmations, to be sure :D

I only use this sometimes but it's handy... how is it the newer version?

This is something I use almost every day... Could it be because it was an unofficial build? Is this fixed and working in the newer version?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] PrsimaBoy:
Hello,

Can someone help me with the Firmware Update? The link to the dev Fastboot Packages 404's for me and the "latest custom packages containing firmware only" - Post doesn't have V10.2.2.0.OAAMIXM ?

I'm quite Confused to say the least.

Thanks!!
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] andy356:
And the saga continues...

Thank you so much for continuing to support this device, @bgcngm!
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] herdem09:
Thank you very much for your efforts @bgcngm !

MicroG users can find the latest 18.1 builds here! That was fast.