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[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tunnex190:
yeah thanks. this is probably the last question for tonight. i was trying to follow the steps. i could boot to twrp homepage, then transfered the twrp.img but it is not showing like .img file after i tried to locate it (it is showing some alphanumerical names and folders) when i tried to install image to flash it to recovery section before i could wipe everything. so i want to be sure if i can boot twrp alone and wipe everything without having to flash twrp recovery.img. Thanks in anticipation
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tunnex190:
i just followed this., while i wipe everything, format data, And this is what i got when i tried to transferr the ROM+GApps+crDroid Recovery from my PC to Internal Storage. So technically, the internal storage is gone. Please any idea on what to do?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Why you don't follow the steps? :/ I write first wipe everything and format data then transfer. Also just boot to TWRP from PC to do your job, don't flash it since you gonna use crDroid Recovery anyway.

These random names in files and folders is due being encrypted and TWRP can't decrypt yet an encrypted A12 ROM, that's why you use and crDroid recovery in the end which is able to automatic decrypt and flash OTA when is available.

By formating data you lose encryption and you be able to see the files and folders fine in TWRP.

Close everything, disconnect your device and connect it again, boot twrp from your pc (I mean boot to twrp.img which is located in your pc - fastboot boot and the path of twrp.img) and process.

Follow the steps. It's literally the same with what you did before. If you have external sdcard no need to transfer the files to Internal Storage, just keep your files(ROM+GApps+Recovery) in SD and don't wipe sdcard in the wiping stage.

Sorry for late reply but it was too late and I went off.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tunnex190:
Yeah. Believe me I did exactly what you have said. I didn't flash the TWRP except the one I have done before I installed the crDroid ROM, Gapps and recovery. While I was going through the step in my last message, I just booted to TWRP. Wipe everything and format Data (I guess formatting the data caused the problem ).

I am going to boot to TWRP only and transfer the files to external scdard and go again. Thank you sir.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Formating data is necessary for clean install to avoid issues.

I always have my files in my external SDCard, I didn't knew you have one but I write in my clean install guide a way of installation with sdcard.

Just transfer all your files to your external SDCard

Boot to TWRP, For Example:

fastboot boot C:\Users\Retrial\Desktop\twrp-3.6.1_9-0-beryllium.img

Wipe Everything except SDCard

Go Back Format Data press yes

Flash ROM>GApps

Go Back Press Install Image and flash the crDroid Recovery to Recovery partition.

Reboot to System Done!

If u still have issues let me know.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tunnex190:
No issues. Everything went well. I am writing this post from it. Thank you so much. If there's any issue I notice after, I will let you know
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Glad you finally made it :cool: I think it's much less bloated now with the config instead of using the premade full package.

If you have any other question feel free to ask.

Cheers! :cowboy:
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] itsmerkc:
The command is fastboot flash recovery "your recovery file name with extension"
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tunnex190:
Yeah it is pretty much what I needed, not some unnecessary apps. BTW, I am trying to work my way around a folder: storage>emulated>0> Android. I can't seem to grant access to both data and obb folder inside Android folder. I am trying to attach files but it's taking me back to home screen instead of the file manager. How do I fix this please?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tunnex190:
Thanks it's already been resolved
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Starting from Android 11 there is a new feature called Scoped Storage. I don't think you can modify these without root.

Check here for more infos.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] tunnex190:
Ok. If I root, will OTA still possible? I really need that part of Poco F1>Android accessible. I got some data and obb files I would like to put there.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
What exactly you do with these files there?

Anyways, yes you will be able to use OTA but I think you will loose root everytime you OTA and you will have to flash sideload again Magisk.

Also you may encounter SafetyNet issues and you need to use some magisk modules to pass SafetyNet with root.

You better ask in crDroid thread/telegram chat to get answer for people who use already root because I don't.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Artemis008:
what is the difference between regular DFE and DFEv2
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Read here and the attached photo. DFEv2 is also not tested by me, so I can't confirm if it's addon.d works and survive during updates.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Artemis008:
okay, thank you, it seems that regular DFE is better than DFEv2
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Idk, but what you mean better? xD both doing the same job I guess :p
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Artemis008:
since you're not using DFEv2 I think regular DFE is better 😁
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Tbh I don't use any DFE :LOL: I prefer and I suggest encryption.

But the first DFE is flashed by a lot of users without a problem. (at least they didn't reported any) The thing with DFEv2 is that I don't know if addon.d which says, working and survives the updates of the ROM without the need to flash it again. Otherwise I guess it's the same xD Idk
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Artemis008:
thanks bro, i just want to install any rom without losing TWRP, coz i don't have a pc, any advice for me, so That TWRP is not lost, even though the rom is encrypted by default or using the default recovery?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
You should use DFE then if you want to keep TWRP. And always flash ROM updates manually and always along with DFE.

TWRP can't decrypt A12 encrypted ROMs yet that's why u need to use crDroid recovery for example if you want to be encrypted and use the OTA updater.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Artemis008:
actually I don't really care about ota updates, if there is a rom update, I still have TWRP, I just need to install it manually (dirty flash), right?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Yes and also dfe always after rom flash.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ushilives:
Hi I have been using YouTube Vanced still, the project has been continued from this guy:-

Ayra's Project Channel

Vanced Manager v2.6.2 (mirror version) Since Vanced was discontiuned and Google asking them to shut down their project, i build a vanced manager based on their github source. In case vanced manager official server shut down, or official one has slow download speed. This one has alternative...

t.me

I think he only has telegram page, had no issues with it so far
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
I don't trust vanced from other random guys.

The "original" Vanced still working fine.

Also a project called ReVanced which will patch locally the official YouTube coming soon.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ushilives:
Noticed ReVanced about 10 mins ago on your guide, I'm following them on discord, hopefully get a release soon
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] itsmerkc:
What is basis of rating crDroid the highest?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Read the notes in the Custom ROMs section.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TioCareca:
he may be asking because if what i read in telegram is real crdroid is full of bugs now, maybe that changed in the last few days/updates....
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
It's not full of bugs. It has some minors here and there (I've made a buglist in crDroid thread - every ROM has btw) which is ok for all these customizations but nothing affects the daily use or the stability and can be considered the most well around ROM atm, which can cover every taste and also every of my standards (you can find the critiria in notes at ROMs section) to rate it on top.

Also it has the best pannding/calibration in status bar icons space :p

P.S: Some reports on telegram are not confirmed or the fault is not on the ROM side. If there is a specific bug, let me know so I can include it in my buglist.

BTW other awarded ROMs are not bad or something but some of critiria may missing like encryption by default and translation in Awaken or in Official LineageOS Safetynet is not passing by default either not Unlimited Gphotos which some users may need etc. In the end one ROM has to be on top and other below. My personal choice is crDroid on top atm, for the reasons I explained.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
New Update: 07/05/2022

Changelog:

ROMs:

Added in title of Android 12 ROMs section, the title Android 12L.

Seperated the Android 12 and Android 12L/12.1 in different sub-sections. (Android 12 ROMs can be consider as outdated/EOL ROMs)

Added Installation Guides near crDroid, Official LineageOS, Pixel Experience, LineageOS+. (I added these Guides to avoid confusion, because TWRP can't decrypt A12 encrypted ROMs yet, so for OTA to work properly it needs the ROM recovery - Also added notes about DFE which I explain how to use etc).

Added Official LineageOS, LineageOS microG, CorvusOS, DerpFest, KryptonAOSP and PixelBlaster A12.1 ROMs.

Updated link for EvoX A12L.

Moved ProtonAOSP from 12 ROMs to 12L and awarded with medal.

Moved ArrowOS Unofficial from 12 ROMs to 12L.

Renamed and Awarded with trophy LineageOS+ by SyntaxError.

Awarded with medal PixelOS.

Removed medal from ArrowOS A11 since it's EOL, focus is on A12L/12.1 now.

Reordered some ROMs.

GApps & microG:

Removed link for modded FlameGApps 12L/12.1 from my AFH since FlameGApps A12L/12.1 Official released.

Changed the link of BiTGApps and removed the medal since their website is always down and it has long time to get an update.

Reordered microG packages.

Usefull Apps:

Added Scrambled Exif (Office Tools sub-section), Session (Social sub-section), Imagepipe (Camera sub-section) and PCAPdroid (Miscellaneous sub-section).

Changed the name of Droid-ify (Miscellaneous sub-section) to Neo Store.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bourjois:
The Magisk Canary app black screens when I try to open it. Has anyone else experienced this? (CrDroid 8.4)

EDIT: Fixed by just using the regular version of Magisk (24.3)
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ushilives:
Developer of LeOS has made a few device ROMs other than gsi. This phone has been given a ROM based on on android 12.1

Index of /downloads/LeOS-19.1/May/ROM
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Thanks, I will include it to the collection when I go to pc.

Edit: done!
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TioCareca:
@Retrial do you know anything about Baikal OS?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Nope.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TioCareca:
I did used their A11 rom that i found random, but now i can't find it anymore, and don't know if it got updated.

Well thank you anyways
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
I have the latest link I found in A12L ROMs but it's my fault it's still Android 11. It think this is the latest update.

I will fix it tommorow.

Edit: Fixed
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowstep:
THREAD CLEANED

@first_damned @TioCareca As per Rule 2.4 of the Forum Rules:

Just a friendly reminder to not venture into a political discussion/debate here on the forum. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding! :)

Regards,

shadowstep

Forum Moderator
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] itsmerkc:
What's the basis of ratings?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] HannibalLecter:
The LOS++ by @side is offering ULTIMATE SMOOTHNESS. the rom feels like absolute butter.

But I have not been able to make my work profile work. The Microsoft intone app keeps saying error: problem with internet connection but obviously my wifi is working fine for all other apps.

Any suggestions?

wish to continue using LOS++ for unlimited google photos.

by the way, I have iPhone also, and if I upload all my photos to google photos with this rom offering unlimited storage. If I change rom will that expire my storage? with this rom in poco will I be able to enjoy unlimited google photos in iPhone also? :D
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
For Microsoft app or any other app with similar issue check if the app have network permissions.

About work profiles, noted, thanks for report.

Unlimited Google storage depends also if the ROM support it (can spoof it). For example with Official LineageOS you don't have it.

About iPhone i don't know, I don't have or use one.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] HannibalLecter:
for google photos I meant that using LOS++ from side I get unlimited storage. so I upload from this rom and access on web or any other phone.

So I should be able to access those unlimited photos from any other phone or web also which do not have unlimited storage support.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Tbh, I don't use Google Photos so I may not answer correct this question.

You better wait for someone else who using Gphotos with Unlimited Storage to reply. 😜
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TioCareca:
You can see/use the files everywhere (another phone and pc) but i think you can only upload for free in the phone you got unlimited storage.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] HannibalLecter:
@side @retiral

thank you so much for your ROM and being so helpful for creating this thread and replying.

With your help, I have been able to make work profile work. for some reason, I had to manually toggle internet permissions for Microsoft intune.

Just one last request, USB debugging and Developer options are ON by default. This is not allowed by work policies and I had to manually turn them off.

Could you please have them turned off by default in the next build.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Thanks buddy.

So work profiles working fine now?

Yes USB debugging and Dev options is on by default to help users get logs more easy.

But I also believe it's better to be off by default. I will suggest it to side. (y)
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] first_damned:
Will this rom be continued or has it now closed?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TioCareca:
Underground development 😉
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
New Update: 30/05/2022

Changelog:

Discord Server:

Added a Discord server section and link at Collection & Guides.

ROMs:

Added Paranoid Android by REIGNZ, POSP, FusionOS, LeOS, Nusantara Project, ProjectBlaze, BiancaProject and A11 BaikalOS.

Changed the link of Official LineageOS, CherishOS and SparkOS.

Moved LessAOSP from A12 section to A12L and updated the link.

Awarded AwakenOS with trophy.

@REIGNZ3 Would be nice if it can be encrypted by default (for security reasons) and use an AOSP recovery for OTAs - since bgcngm also said will likely ever see TWRP support FBE decryption on this device, reference - Also you can add a translation platform like Weblate, Crowdin, Transifex etc. so we can contribute to the ROM - it's a bit ugly to see things mixed up, some in our native language and some in English. Just some suggestions, the ROM rocks xD

Reordered ROMs.

Kernels:

Awarded SilverCore with trophy.

Magisk:

Added Lygisk.zip and .apk. Lygisk is a Magisk fork correcting one of the few mistakes legendary @topjohnwu did not fix (yet).

Lygisk fixes the needed /data access in addon.d, which fails to reinstall Magisk during OTA if the device does not support FBE decryption in recovery.

Usefull Apps:

Added K-9 Mail (Email sub-section).

Announcement regarding the recent drama:🤡

I won't say much, just read what Moderator announced here.

The thread is closed by choice of side and our links are available.

You can also find the total our/side's/JDCTeam work over the years here.

Announcement regarding Discord server:

I've created a Discord server for the ROMs of side but I extended it to be more than that so everyone can help each other in real time in a chill environment.

This Discord server is hardly connected to XDA, so only members of XDA will get a role to see the channels.

You need to verify yourself at #welcome channel by posting ur xda name/link profile and what device you own Poco F1 or S4 so I can give a role. Read FAQ channel.

This is happening for security reasons to avoid spammers, scammers, trollers and kangers.

Also ask questions first on XDA threads etc. If you don't get an answer or need faster help use the Discord.

In the Discord are several channels, include them there are also a Development channel which every Recognized Developer can get a role and access this channel so every dev can connect and help each other with stuff etc. Also RDs can request a seperate channel for their ROMs/Kernels with only requirement to also be available a thread in XDA.

There is available also a Youtube reviews channel which ppl with the role Youtuber can post their reviews for ROMs. Prefered to be in English.

The server is fresh so changes may happen on the way.

You can join our Discord server here.​
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Danitro:
Why dont you add Poco OS Rom? I'm trying the 12.5.10 version called Charms 2.0 and it's soo good
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Because I don't know this ROM. Where I can find infos about the ROM? What kernel they using and what features it has? Who is the dev?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlackManiac:
search telegram

{Mod edit}
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oswald Boelcke:
@BlackManiac I've removed the social media reference from your above post!

Regarding social media links please observe that as an exemption from the last bullet of rule no. 5 of the XDA Forum Rules, we grant only developers the privilege to share references to their social media in their own development threads and if thorough support is provided in the thread. These conditions obviously don't apply to your post. Additional information is also available here:

Telegram Chat Channels - Way Forward

WhatsApp/Telegram Groups and Channels - Going Forward Hello XDA family! Just notifying all members that posting certain links to Telegram and other sites like WhatsApp is now allowed on XDA. What does that mean? We will allow links to messages...

xdaforums.com

Please do not push XDA members to some social media but provide the information here. And if a ROM is not available via a XDA thread, then it's simply the case. Be aware that XDA enforces the sharing spirit of the GPL but we can only do so if ROM developers posted their development here.

Thanks for your cooperation.

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[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
As far as I can see, they using Kernel which is closed source and this is security and privacy issue.

I won't add anything from oofgang unless they become more transparent.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlackManiac:
using stock kernel and genos

this is diffrent team btw
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
I read they using genos (which is closed) as stock kernel which is from oofgang as far as I remember.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Quick update:

Added in the collection the section "Hall of Fame of Developers🌟":

This section is to honor and support the developers who contribute to keep alive our device with active development over the years and they continue doing it.

This is also a kind of motivation for new or juniors devs to join the Hall of Fame of Developers.

By supporting the Devs not only is helpful for them but also for the community itself.

Cheers! 😜
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Danitro:
They made ports of other phones for poco f1. You can find them on Instagram searching "poco os". They use genos kernel but you can change it.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] luiwii:
Which kernel is better to play heavy games without root ROM, ngk or silver core
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] first_damned:
LOSPP is missing from the Android 12.1 list
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Good.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] first_damned:
Why is it good?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TioCareca:
Retrial will not post any rom by syntax.

Any doubt on PM not here....
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] HannibalLecter:
@Retrial where shall I expect to see the release posts for LOS++ by side? since the official thread is closed will the ROM updates be announced here? or only on discord? I don't use discord, hence request if XDA can be the one stop source thanks for consideration
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
When and if @side decide to continue, he will open the thread and we will announce it here.

The XDA is the main source and will continue to be.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] pra300:
Any CAF based 12.1/12 ROM for Poco F1?

Which ROM provides option to disable monet/material you? Is there any way without root?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Check Paranoid Android.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
Can someone who use root confirm if Magisk-v25.0 (added in my collection) survive OTA updates of ROM, so I could remove Lygisk from the Collection?

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TioCareca:
Not on oficial lineage, but its rom fault, not even gapps survived the update.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
I don't know about the recent issue in Official LineageOS with the GApps, I guess that could be a ROM side.

But Magisk had issues with OTA before that If remember well.

Lygisk Description:

"Lygisk is a Magisk fork correcting one of the few mistakes legendary @topjohnwu did not fix (yet).

Lygisk fixes the needed /data access in addon.d, which fails to reinstall Magisk during OTA if the device does not support FBE decryption in recovery."
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] TioCareca:
Yes, and another thing, some roms now present system_ext and a custom kernel will bootloop if they not support it, like Reignz (Awaken and proton) and Aman (Derpfest).

Pierre said it will had support to it on NGK, but don't know for other kernel devs for now.

So we going to see some problems untill all roms and kernel had support or if for any reason the system_ext got scrap (that i doubt).

Reignz custom twrp now support it too, but to avoid bootloop flashing roms, system_ext needs to be wiped before flashing roms that use the new partirion.

Edit:

Lineage added the commit...
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
yeap, already aware of it. I guess will add it as note in next changelog.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] Retrial:
If someone wanna check:

Pre-release Official TWRP 3.6.2

What's new in 3.6.2: (It may include more changes)

# Android 9 and Android 11 Branches

A12 keymaster keyblob structure file update (for no pin encryption) - zhenyolka & Quallenauge

Fixes

Override bootctrl for flashing images - CaptainThrowback

# Android 9 Branch

Keymaster 3 dump functions - koron393

# Android 11 Branch

Mtp ffs handle recreated when usb is unplugged - nijel8

Fixes

Only compile vendor kernel module loading support when requested - CaptainThrowback

Add missing selinux contexts - CaptainThrowback

Fix sepolicy comparison on vendor - webgeek1234