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[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] GregEden:
Yes you can dirty flash, but also flash gapps. I do not use Magisk but I would guess that would need to be flashed too.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] ilovecheats:
Mi Pad 4+, similar issue. Using the EAS kernel, after waking, device will not accept touchscreen input for a while. This occurs in both lockscreen and homescreen(direct fingerprint unlock).
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] 511v3r:
What is your setup? My MiPad4+ is on LOS18.1, Nickgapps Basic and Eas kernel. No magisk. Am getting the touchscreen non-responsive on wake issue

The kernel that came with LOS18.1 dated 0315 does not have touchscreen issue
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
No problem here...i am using mi pad 4 plus...

Try wipe cache and dalvik.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] tekerleki:
Using NikGapps Omni ... Make sure you FORMAT (not wipe) previous installation because in most cases there are residues left that will mess up new installation....
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] 511v3r:
Yes I format data coming from Eu Miui to LOS18.1
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] jimmy123322:
Wiping didn't help. I also faced same issue, if u need logs, i can share it. What's difference between your built-in Lineage OS 18.1 kernel and this EAS kernel? Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] bebetor:
Hi, after several tests (including fastboot format userdata, system,...), only work if not use nikgapps full, with stock, screen responsing in time:

1. start in fastboot mode

2. fastboot format system/userdata/cache

3. fastboot reboot recovery

4. flash lineage+nikgaps stock + magisk

5. wipe dalvik/cache

6. reboot system

All is working (y)

ctsProfile:

1. Hide magisk

2. Install MagiskHide Props Config

3. Edit fingerprint (show xiaomi/wayne/wayne:8.1.0/OPM1.171019.011/V9.5.11.0.ODCCNFA:user/release-keys), change with Xiaomi/lineage_clover/clover:11/RQ2A.210305.006/sabar03151248:userdebug/test-keys but still not works.

4. App hide

won't works :confused:

I keep trying...

thanks @sabar_op for this great work
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] pndwal:
Passing SafetyNet on Mi Pad 4:

Presenty, you need Magisk root privileges w/ this ROM as certified fingerprint is no longer enough to achieve ctsProfile pass.

You DON'T need MagiskHide Props Config module at all with this ROM, although it may not cause any issues. (You would need to change fingerprint if using stock ROM as it's uncertified/Chinese only, or custom ROMs that don't spoof certified fingerprint; this ROM natively spoofs Xiaomi Mi 6X certified fingerprint.)

Nb. I've used MagiskHide Props Config module to change Xiaomi Mi 6X fingerprint (xiaomi/wayne/wayne:8.1.0/OPM1.171019.011/V9.5.11.0.ODCCNFA:user/release-keys) to Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 China (Xiaomi/clover/clover:8.1.0/OPM1.171019.019/V10.1.1.0.ODJCNFI:user/release-keys) from MHPC repo. Either value works fine to pass safetynet.

You DO need Universal SafetyNet Fix module since January 12, 2021 however, due to these changes:

https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix#how-does-it-work

- Continue reading here for explanation of this fix.

- Thread here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/magisk-module-universal-safetynet-fix-1-1-0.4217823/ (Latest actually v1.1.1) 🤠 PW
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] pndwal:
@sabar_op

If you wish to integrate SafetyNet fix above natively, info is here:

https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix#rom-integration 👍 PW
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] bebetor:
Great:

repeat steps 1 to 6 with the rom

ctsProfile:

1.- install safetynet-fix1.1.1 through magisk

2.- enable hide magik

2.- reboot and enjoy 👏

all working, thanks a lot @pndwal and again @sabar_op
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Ralph Chen:
can you make it official?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] pndwal:
If Dev does apply to make this ROM official, he won't be able to integrate any spoofing techniques (eg this ROM spoofs Xiaomi Mi 6X certified fingerprint), or other safetynet 'bypassing' techniques (to pass SafetyNet natively) due to LineageOS policy. See:

https://lineageos.org/Safetynet/ PW
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] bebetor:
Edit: all works ok
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Thanks for the link....will try to update in April build..
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Agree...and I think have no time to be maintainer... Also my build is custom tree based on source in 1st post that different with xiaomi sdm660 tree in lineageos github.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] pndwal:
FWIW, I've used MagiskHide Props Config Magisk module to change Xiaomi Mi 6X fingerprint (xiaomi/wayne/wayne:8.1.0/OPM1.171019.011/V9.5.11.0.ODCCNFA:user/release-keys) to Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 China (Xiaomi/clover/clover:8.1.0/OPM1.171019.019/V10.1.1.0.ODJCNFI:user/release-keys) from MHPC repo.

Either value works fine to pass safetynet along with Universal SafetyNet Fix module. 👍 PW
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] 511v3r:
Any update on the EAS kernel causing screen non responsive to touch? 😁
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Yes...just try it and it pass the safetynet...and build new rom along with some updates in blobs and integrate it with EAS kernel...

I am waiting update April security patch to release the rom.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Wait april build...may fix touchscreen issue...
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] smudgy:
Th3Fron3 (and of course sabar_op) Thanks, that's very helpful in clarifying. #1 flash boot img must mean the file at the top of the list in the Sourceforge repository for this Rom. I can't recall having to flash any boot img before flashing twrp before. I think I've figured out it's to avoid bootloop problems with twrp/android 11.

Presumably you just fastboot flash boot.img without having to format etc? Is it necessary for Mokee twrp? Why mokee? I can't find any links to mokee-clover-twrp. Can't decipher #3 !

After flashing boot img (presumably just fastboot flash boot eas-boot.img) I was just planning to start by flashing twrp from this link and crack on from there

https://dl.twrp.me/clover/twrp-3.5.1_9-0-clover.img
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] pndwal:
Bit of overkill / confusion there. OP instructions are fine.

I think user is referring to boot.img from rom package.

No need to flash boot.img. (Could flash Magisk-patched image for root however.) Not needed for mokee TWRP either.

Mokee TWRP is the only one I've found that decrypts / mounts partitions (wipe & format work) properly. Even latest official release doesn't work properly.

https://xdaforums.com/t/lineageos-18-1-r-11-unofficial-mi-pad-4-plus-clover.4178757/post-84664155

Archived boot.img is EAS kernel. It's for test purposes. Fixes fingerprint and home button for mi pad 4 plus. Seems to cause touchscreen issues for some however. OP said (above) he intends to integrate this w/ April build in any case.

I use NikGapps Full.

Lastly, check firmware is latest. That is weekly build, 9.8.29, NOT latest stable build:

https://xdaforums.com/t/lineageos-18-1-r-11-unofficial-mi-pad-4-plus-clover.4178757/post-84656233

👍 PW
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Th3Fron3:
Hi there.

I used Mokee twrp, because it was the only one that can decrypt, but offcorse you can and its better to follow OP instructions. At the end the result is the same, you have to format DATA and mantain decrypted storage in both scenarios.

Best regards.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] smudgy:
Thanks for the info.

Just one thing I am curious about if you could share. The nearest thing to a download link for mokee twrp clover was in Chinese, and I was wary of clicking something I shouldn't. They seemed to want to install apps instead. The only mokee releases I could find in english were for their roms.

Found it here! The twrp dl link is at the end of the OP

https://xdaforums.com/t/android10-new-mokee-mk100.4013633/
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] dewa5227:
yep, unfortunately that's still the latest one yet. they didn't update their twrp yet again
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
New update : lineage-18.1-20210412-UNOFFICIAL-clover.zip. see 1st post for the link.

- April build security patch

- EAS kernel integrated (fingerprint and touchscreen looks ok).

- Update blobs gps, wfd, ril, and wifi.

- Safetynet fix integration and change fingerprint to clover. Thanks to @pndwal

- etc (see common tree in sdm660 source).
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] 511v3r:
Non responsive Touchscreen issue upon unlock still persist

Wonder what is so different on my tablet. Below is my setup:

Mipad4+ 64GB LTE. Flashed over previous version. Using Mokee Twrp.

Did not flash Nikgapps as I noticed it backup and restored during flashing. (previously Nikgapps Basic)

Will probably do a clean flash in coming days when I've some free time on hand.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
I am tested by myself...mi pad 4 plus 128Gb LTE...

If non responsive still occured after clean flash...grab a log and send me through pm.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] GregEden:
Dirty flash, just the OS and not reinstall Nik. No problem with lock screen but now Playstore is not certified.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] tekerleki:
Flashing Magisk (stable or canary) causing bootloop on new update... otherwise no problems with new update...
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] jimmy123322:
Confirm. Issue still occurred after clean flash. Will send u logs too through PM
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Vlad9ck:
New build uses wrong wi-fi MAC.

Also Play Store certification is gone.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Certified for my device.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Please explain about wrong wifi mac?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
What magisk you are using?

I am using magisk 22.1, and no bootloop.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] GregEden:
Clean flash?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
No...dirty flash rom along with nikgapps...
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] GregEden:
OK I will try again and flash both.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] jimmy123322:
confirm this on Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus 64/4 LTE
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] pndwal:
Do you have full SafetyNet pass in Magisk app? If so, clear Google PlayStore and Google Play Services Data.

If not, there are other issues. Check MagiskHide is toggled on in Magisk app Settings. Toggle off, then on again to reset it (Restores Google Play Services to MagiskHide list, etc). May be module issues etc also. 👍 PW
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] GregEden:
I did it again from the march version but this time I did both the ROM plus Gapps. It all went through and Playstore now has no indication of whether it is certified or not, there is simply no entry. But I was able to install an app that requires certification so I can say woo hoo - it works. LTE/4G and WiFi work. GPS working with Google Maps. That is all for now with a few minutes playing.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
New update kernel : boot_clover_210413.img (see 1st post for the link).

- Fix issue non responsive touchscreen, tested by @511v3r
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] ilovecheats:
Fringerprint no longer works with this kernel, Mi Pad 4 Plus 64 GB.

Tried both dirty and clean(wiped system/ vendor, formatted data), same result.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Just666Me:
I have restricted access to my router. Once a new device (different MAC Adress) tries to connect to the router with the correct WiFi password, the router rejects.

My Setup in MiPad is to use the MacAdress from the device, not a random.

So after installing the 12.4 update, my MiPad couldnt connect to the router unless I told the router to accept new devices. Now the device is registered in the router with a new MacAdress.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Do you randomized your mac address in setting?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Reupload with same file name....
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Just666Me:
No, my setup in MiPad is to use the MAC Adress from the device, not a random one.

It seems like every time, I switch between those settings when I come back to "use the MAC Adress from the device", MiPad generates a new, stable MAC Adress
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] 511v3r:
Under Wifi settings, your ssid, select Privacy and you can use device MAC
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Just666Me:
It´s what I set up: Privacy "Use device MAC"

I don´t have a problem with a different MAC adress on the device, I just replied to the topic from @Vlad9ck as I recogniced the same behavior
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] ilovecheats:
Now it works without previous issues.

Thank you for your hard work. This kernel, with latest build, works great.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] tekerleki:
Same... 22.1

Edit: After flashing new kernel Magisk works... I should have taken logcat just to see why...
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Vlad9ck:
The latest rom incorrectly reads device Wi-Fi MAC address from hardware. Most likely same Wi-Fi mac is used on all tablets with this rom.

March version does it correctly: MAC is same as on stock MiUI and other custom roms.

Device MAC address can be viewed in Settings -> About tablet, it is used when MAC-randomization is turned off.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] GregEden:
After a day my pad is now Playstore not certified. It might have a regional issue, mine is Australia. I am going back to March release and I will await a newer version. For me the March release was perfect in every way. I do not use Magisk and have no need for root access.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Mine is ok...try 3x restart and still show same mac adress every restart my device....
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Vlad9ck:
Yes, it shows same address after restart, but it's not correct hardware address. You can flash march rom and you will see another (real) hardware mac.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
It may change as I change kernel to EAS kernel that totally different with march rom.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Vlad9ck:
No, it's a hardware identifier. It can't be changed. ROM just reads it incorrectly. It means that two devices may have same mac on this rom, so they can't be used in same network.

And I don't think it's a kernel's thing: I tried halcyon-EAS-v5.2 kernel and it also shows wrong mac on April build and correct one on March build.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
The only different in april rom is kernel and blobs which is include wifi blobs. How about feb21 and dec20 rom? Does the mac address changing as well? I think I update the wifi blobs on those rom builds...not sure if wifi blobs can change the mac adress but worth to try.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Oremus06:
Hi !

Uninstalled magisk

Dirty Flashed 18.1 and Gapps

flashed new kernel

flashed magisk 22.1

Everithing went OK.

Thank's developper !!
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Crescendo Xenomorph:
I think this issue also present on latest stable MIUI official ROM... Also in the TWRP....
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Vlad9ck:
I had correct mac on all previous builds and other roms, the issue is only with this April rom.

Probably the issue is in blobs. I think blobs can change driver settings forcing it to use wrong mac. I had similar issue on another device long time ago and I used some config file on system partition to manually set correct mac.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
If you want to use previous mac address....just take cnss-daemon from vendor/bin from march build and put it on april build (after flash the rom). Thats the only wifi blobs changed in april build.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Vlad9ck:
Nope, it didn't work for me: still uses wrong mac.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
So there may change in lineage source.

Yes...the lastest digit of my mac is 32.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] elvin3:
The 20210412 update simply didn't work for me. I installed it together with NikGapps but my device restarted to TWRP three times after the Lineage logo appeared. I finally gave up and came back to the previous March version and everything works ok now.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] jimmy123322:
after flashing ROM flash this boot.img - https://sourceforge.net/projects/karin-windy/files/boot_clover_210413.img/download - and after that install Magisk
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] zazzeck:
Not for me. Flashed ROM, flashed boot.img and then directly magisk 22.1.

Result is a bootloop. Back to recovery, fashed only boot.img, device booted in third or fourth try.... But now it is not rooted. When i try to flash magisk 22.1 the result is again bootloop. What could i did wrong? Mi Pad 4 plus.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Th3Fron3:
Hi.

Sorry only to answering now, but i was litte busy for some days.

I used TWRP-20191001-3.3.1.0-clover.img and still using it with lineage-18.1-20210315-UNOFFICIAL-clover.zip.

I downloaded it from https://xdaforums.com/t/android-10-more-custom-erfan-gsis.3989893/, it is the mega link, still active today (April 15, 2021).

TWRP-20191001-3.3.1.0-clover.img - 32464F7FD3AAC3D75BF0BC66E76C2C2AF67D08DE (SHA1).

Offcorse is better to try a recovery before flashing it (fastboot boot recovery.img), and if all is ok the you can flash it.

Best regards.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] jimmy123322:
Flash Canary version. And after flashing try to Turn Off device, not reboot.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] cheek975:
Many thanks for the great work & effort you put into this lineage 18.1 OS.

As an android newbie, I was wondering which version of TWRP was the most optimal for clover ?

OP instructions mention to use last TWRP which is now twrp-3.5.2_9-0-clover.img (released the 5th of april 2021) but after having read the 19 pages from this thread it seems that TWRP 3.4.0 is the most tested and recommended one. Also in link , twrp-3.4.0-0-clover.img is part of the download files ... Also one post was mentioning that TWRP 3.5.x was "not yet ready" for Android 11, so should I consider TWRP 3.4.0 instead ?

Sorry if this is "noob" question.

Thanks for your help and also thanks again for this great work !
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] dewa5227:
All TWRP are almost can be considered broken for Clover in A11. most is usable in A10.

just follow as per instruction in OP for best result. i don't have any problem following the OP.

Hope you can try it.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sb56637:
Ah, OK, thanks for confirming that. I'll just wait a bit longer then until it works without the Gapps.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] HJMB02:
I have tested with all the builds but infinite bootloop of lineage is what I see and black screen too what should I do? I use the recommended TWRP 3.4.0 so is not the problem the TWRP neither the format data
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] reg66:
Just to add... When you say 'complete wipe off everything' did you wipe vendor partition?

Correct me if I'm wrong (haven't flashed mi pad /xiaomi for ages so might have forgot) but after flashing base miui firmware, you need to NOT wipe vendor as its required? Only wipe data, cache, dalvik and system. Then flash custom rom. I may be wrong tho, sorry if that's a bit vague I really can't remember. Perhaps someone with more current knowledge can chip in!?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sb56637:
[MENTION=394627]reg66[/MENTION] Hi, yes, I did wipe the vendor partition too. I believe the instructions somewhere said to do that, but maybe that was a mistake. What could I do now to test it?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] reg66:
Again, I'm only going from old(!) memory, so may be wrong, but I think the vendor is needed as a base for the custom rom to install on/use, if thsat makes sense. Don't think there's anything to test, if it's wiped you'll to re-flash xiaomi firmware. Does your Mi Pad still boot to TWRP ok?

If so, grab either the last stable firmware Xiaomi EU from here (xiaomi.eu_multi_MIPAD4_V10.3.2.0.ODJCNXM_v10-8.1 from 24/06/2019) or last weekly release 9.8.29 (from 02/09/2019) here and flash that.

Once flashed, do your wipes before flashing custom but leave Vendor untouched. Hopefully it should flash and boot fine now.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Alex Kane:
The ROM will wipe the vendor partition even if you don't so, it doesn't matter.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] reg66:
Oh ok, cheers!!! How comes (if I recall correctly) it's said to wipe all but the vendor on Mi Pad or Xiaomi - or is it just that some roms include vendor whilst others don't?

I thought it mattered which Xiaomi firmware yo uhad flashed as a base build for the custom roms, no?

(apologies, it has been a while with Xiaomi flashing!!)
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Alex Kane:
It matters if the firmware for the device is under active development. If not, custom ROMs can use/port newer firmware from other devices with similar SOCs and provide that as part of the vendor partition.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] reg66:
? Nice one, I see! Well explained dude
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] pndwal:
The weekly is actually later; it's v10.5 (Don't be confused by date used for version in FirmwareUpdater for Developer / Beta ROMs) and fixes coms problems after Oreo incl LTE, WiFi etc, so may still pay to flash if you only have 10.3.2... I'd download from Xiaomi Firmware Updater site though. See following for links, help to check version installed if you have LTE device:

https://xdaforums.com/mi-pad-4/development/rom-lineageos-17-0-t3989187/post83396509 PW
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sb56637:
[MENTION=7550078]pndwal[/MENTION] Ah, ok, thanks for clearing up the confusion. And sorry for the dumb question, but what's the difference between the "firmware" and "vendor" files?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] pndwal:
Scroll to 'vendor' in OP:

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/info-android-device-partitions-basic-t3586565/post71782262 :good: PW
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] Incrovantilist:
[MENTION=2705776]sabar_op[/MENTION] I was using latest pie bliss and tried to clean flash 25/10 build. It boots but only gives a black screen and eventually reboots on its own. I tried clean flash a couple more times but gave same results. Finally I flashed 19/10 build and its working normally. Only bug I've faced so far in 19/10 build is lineageos settings is missing in overall settings. But I'm able to find specific lineageos settings from search bar (like status bar editing and so on). Even sdcard is working normally for me (although I had to format it within the rom).
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & ] sabar_op:
Yes...others also reported that 25/10 build has that issue..I already delete it from the link...sorry about that...

The LineageOS 18.0 still beta, so its normal that some setting still missing or has bug...