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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] LibertyWithFOSS:
Thanks for this private and secure ROM! I've been wanting to get away from Samsung and Google tracking that I moved here to minimize that, if not eliminate all of that. I have a few suggestions to improve the ROM's privacy controls and convenience:

Increase Maximum User Profiles—According to this source, user profiles are a powerful tool of sandboxing apps and compartmentalizing one's phone usage. iodéOS, however, nerfs that by limiting the maximum user profiles by 3 only. It'll be nice to increase that number at least 30.

FlorisBoard as Default Keyboard—FlorisBoard is a FOSS keyboard that's been available since 2020, and it allows users to customize the keyboard, from the keyboard size down to the size of the keys themselves. Additionally, it's the only FOSS keyboard I know of that includes swipe-to-type (which I personally find convenient), unlike OpenBoard. I recommend checking it out and see if this could be our new keyboard.

Inbuilt Firewall App—Not every app deserves the right of Internet access to send ads and collect user data, when they're intended for offline use, thus they must never have it. Currently I use AFWall+ with Magisk to fill this void, and it's a hit-or-miss (especially with Samsung's OneUI system apps). It'd be great to see a powerful firewall that works 90–100% (perhaps the iodé app could do that).

That's all for now. Thanks for supporting the Note9, and I hope this ROM succeeds.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] LibertyWithFOSS:
Check the first post.

Unlike OneUI 2.5 or Noble ROM, this ROM's purpose is to have privacy and security:

Stay away from Samsung and Google as far as possible, as they both collect all user data against the user's will (Google being the ultimate evil of the two), alongside other shady apps that do the same to give us scary, peronalised ads. Hence this ROM is based on LineageOS (not OneUI; Samsung-Google tracking is integral to the ROM's stability, thus removing Google Services there sends you into a bootloop)

Use open-source system apps to eliminate closed-source that can take gather user data. Thus, free-and-open-source (FOSS) apps are used: MicroG for Google Services; Aurora Store for Google Play Store; F-Droid as the most popular app store for FOSS apps; and other FOSS system apps (Calculator, QKSMS, etc.)

Encryption is reverse-engineered to work on this specific AOSP ROM (which most custom ROM's fail to do), and new system app is introduced to eliminate app trackers: iodé. This will be one's ally in minimizing online trackers on this phone

Some of my disagreements:

You can always change screen size in Settings >> Display >> Display Size & Font Size

I play mobile games (Asphalt 8 and 9, COD Mobile, etc.) and performance is comparable to OneUI. iodéOS is basically LineageOS with extra privacy-and-security features, so it's butter smooth

And what I agree with your posts:

File Manager is missing! I had to install MiXplorer just to explore my phone's storage

The camera app sucks! I do miss the Pro Modes in OneUI, but I'll never get it back in any AOSP ROM. There's OpenCamera that returns parts of Pro Modes, but that app itself has its own issues

Overall, this ROM is fantastic! If you're fine with using AOSP ROM's, need some online privacy and security on your device, and willing to sacrifice a few OneUI conveniences that any AOSP/LineageOS ROM's will never get, you will definitely enjoy this ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
We will switch to another kernel for the next OTA release (https://github.com/Exynos9810-LTS). Please give some feedback after that. Don't hesitate to join our beta testing group on tg if you want to help testing that feature...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
Thanks for your detailed feedback. Quickly:

- max users number will be increased

- it's a bit too early to embed floris board (we're already closely looking at it). One reason is that word prediction actually only works for english.

- there's no need to embed a firewall: this is the role of the iodé app for blocking trackers/ads/etc. The nework can be cut in app infos, which is a bit less ergonomic than having everything in a single app, but does the job. Maybe in the future we will add this feature in the iodé app. What are the features that you think are missing in iodé, wrt other firewalls ?

- no file manager: there is the default Files app (or is it missing in your phone ??). Very basic but enough for most users. There is plenty of choice for more advanced users.

- the camera will be replaced by a slightly customized version of open camera in the next release.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] LibertyWithFOSS:
Thanks for the reply. I'd first like to rectify my mistake/s:

—The Files app is installed and on the home screen, I just couldn't see it with all the apps I've got installed XD

Second, my gratitude:

—Thanks for increasing User Profile numbers!

—Glad to know you're keeping an eye out on FlorisBoard. I'll be so excited to have it as a system app in the future

—Thanks for introducing a customised OpenCamera in the future

Third, some areas I believe are missing and can be improved:

—In the Settings app, there should a system setting/column called Internet Firewall (or Internet Access): In it we can toggle what apps can access: Wi-Fi Access; Mobile Data Access; and perhaps VPN access (I'm still debating on that last one). This improvement will allow users to block Internet access on their apps much simpler than going through every app's App Info >> Mobile Data & Wi-Fi page. As far as UI goes, I think a blend of AFWall+ and iodé will be it.

Overall, thanks for your work and all of iodé team!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] ACC18:
Hello. Has been forced to encrypt after update. Can i clean flash the rom without force encrypt?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] LibertyWithFOSS:
Spoiler content hidden.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] ACC18:
Thanks for the answer. Not read carefully so i don't see this. Thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 03/02/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)
​

Beware: Play Store Magisk module broken
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] paul70078:
Hi, I'm running LineageOS 17.1 right now.

Is it possible to upgrade to iodéOS without loosing data?

E.g. using push-update.sh from LineageOS or Sideloading from Recovery?

I'm also running backups, but would prefer a seamless migration/upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] prkfsz:
My thanks and respect to the developers of this seemingly real nice but also important ROM. I have a question about it and I appologise if it is coming too soon.

But i am considering buying Note 9 and I would in that case like to have it for as long time as possible. So I am wondering if there are plans for continuing with the iodé development with later Android versions. Because if there aren't, then I will probably get Note 10.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] madmonki:
Hi. Thanks for the hardwork for the rom. I installed on my note9 and it is working as expected.

But one thing bothers me. When screen is turned off i can turn it on by hard pressing where is the home button should be. This can be turned off on stock rom/firmware. Am i missing something or this can't be fixed?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 02/05/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)
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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
Samsung 9 series will be supported for a few years.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
It's a bit late so you probably got your answer yourself... Dirty flashing fro an existing LineageOS installation can probably work, but it's not guaranteed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
I'll take a look.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] mrspikeuk:
Having some trouble installing your OS, Galaxy Note9. I flashed the recovery.img, used recovery mode to format the memory and clear cache etc. Sideloaded iode-2.5-20220530-crownlte.zip. ADB on phone screen reports "install completed with status 0". Restart device, OS doesn't load, just goes to the default turquoise download mode screen. What am I missing? I can get other custom ROMs to install ok.. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] king1990:
This ROM need stock vendor. Find your vendor and flash it then follow the same steps
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] mrspikeuk:
Yes! That worked, thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Sir Thopas:
That's only in OneUI, unfortunately. And any Samsung device after note9 don't have it anymore (like S10e).

Sad that Samsung dropped it :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 21/07/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)

(Annoucement a bit delayed)

Beware: the upgrade to iodé 3 based on Android 12 / Lineage 19.1, currently in beta testing, will require a data format due to the deprecation of the actual encryption method​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 27/07/2022 ***

Upgrade to Android 12 /LineageOS 19.1

Available as OTA (see OP)
​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Sir Thopas:
Love the new Android 12 update! Marvelous UI and looks, its wonderful.

Though, "Lift to check phone" is an option that's found by the Settings search tool, but not found when going thru the entire Settings app. Kindly please take a look on that.

Besides that, great update. Thanks for your hard work

\(OvO)/ --yay
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] ACC18:
I just install the iode os 3.1 build 20220726

I install the iode recovery, format data from there then sideload the rom. After that, its boot but show safe mode. What should i do now?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Sir Thopas:
Reboot the device again?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] J3SS33:
Hi, I've been using this ROM for about a day & a half at the time of writing this. This is my mini report of my experience so far.

Pros

- No Google (how much more liberating can you get?)

- No Samsung UI (perhaps naturally there are things about OneUI that I can appreciate and some I can't stand)

- The phone feels faster; more responsive

Cons

- Settings a PIN on the phone is easy, on the lock screen I find it is a battle to swipe up, even after 3 attempts the PIN screen goes back down, it works randomly

- Volume level gets to its highest point BUT the volume dial still goes out without a change in actual volume (an issue that seems to plague all Lineage-based ROMs)

Some notes, things that are somewhere between a pro and con...

- The screen resolution is set at 2K (the Note 9's default res), I can live with this although I'd prefer 1080p to potentially save on battery life, the only way to change the res (without OneUI) is to root the device

- The keyboard isn't very accurate with error correcting, perhaps Google is good for that but than of course they spy on you so as usual you get more bad than good

- I forget where the feature is in the settings, maybe the lock screen settings, the feature is called something like "Show Media Covers on Lock Screen", I don't know if this is botched or it's intentionally very blurred, either way it's unappealing, and on the same topic, the visualizer thing that shows an EQ for audio also only appears on the PIN screen (both of these I can live without)

- On OneUI a user can hold-press on the homescreen and moves screens around which is a nice feature, now I've never used a google branded smartphone so I have no idea if this is a Samsung feature or not but in every Lineage-based ROM moving homescreens around isn't a thing or I just don't know how it works

These are my observations, I hope I don't come across as overly negative or critical. I'm not a fan of android or IOS and I dream of a day when there is an OS that is mobile that is not android or IOS but just as usable. It seems that the closest that dream will get is android without Google on it. We are so close to an appreciable mobile OS and that concept is what I find very exciting and I appreciate the effort of so many developers for working towards this. 😁
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] madmonki:
I installed new version yesterday and i was daily driving version 2.x until yesterday. Thanks for your efforts!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 17/10/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
BREAKING NEWS

iodéOS is now fully Open Source!

(read more here)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 24/11/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Thx1138thx:
Hi, I synced my google account to the os but nothing appears in my contacts/agenda.

Any idea of how I could get them?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Thx1138thx:
Also thank you for the great work, it is sharp.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
You can try with the davx5 app, but I'm not sure that it still works after some recent restrictions from google. Best would be to import your contacts and agenda on your phone and use them locally, or use a different cloud server (based eg on nextcloud).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] eastlab:
Hello, good day to you all..

I've been using iode os for 2 days and i have found bug that annoys me so much.

The vibration strength doesn't work. I've changed it but the vibration stays on very strong when i recieved notification.

Is there any fix?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 16/12/2022 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] prkfsz:
May i ask how long in the future you are planning to continue supporting this device? How many Android versions for example. I am dividing between Note 9 and Note 10.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] jet_iso:
Is there any log entry for spen in/out/pressed actions? I use custom scripts for operating my pen. I need these log entries (for using on tasker). Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 07/02/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Sir Thopas:
Hi. I'd like to suggest a few improvements on this rom for this phone:

1. The "Lift to check phone" option. I remember this being a visible option back in iodéOS 2.X, but its virtually gone on iodéOS 3.X. If you search for the option via search bar in settings, the app thinks it's there, but the option to turn it on or off is nowhere to be found. Pls fix this, or just completely remove this option.

2. The Note9 supports HDMI output (see here for demonstrations by Samsung themselves), but this rom doesn't support it anymore. I remember HDMI output to be working on iodéOS 2.X (but its a bit buggy the last time I used it), but since v3.0 this built-in feature is long gone. I hope to see a comeback for this and turn my phone into an Android computer.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] J3SS33:
Latest report

I've been using this ROM as my daily driver for over a week, maybe 2 weeks

Seems to work well, 2 things that have occurred that are weird: 1) after repeatedly removing my SIM tray and putting it back into the phone I noticed that the SD card I have was removing itself and adding itself several times over, the only way I could get it to stop was to restart the phone and since then I've left the SIM and SD cards in my phone and haven't had any problems. 2) Occasionally when I turn the screen off the screen will turn itself back on to the lock screen.

Other than those 2 weird behaviours the OS works pretty good.

:cowboy:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] aze2:
I've problem with bluetooth

Only me ?

Smartwatch no sync

Budds dont work with Phone ans Jitsi...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
iodéOS 4 based on lineage 20 is currently in beta testing. Issues with bluetooth seem mostly solved.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] aze2:
Thx for your "very" fast reply

Is it testable for the note9 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
Here : https://gitlab.com/iode/ota/-/tree/master/beta
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] aze2:
thx, I've just test, Budds are OK

Just the Fossil Bluetooth watch didn't appair...

Other things are well ;)

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] aze2:
I'm in beta 4 20230321

Issue:

+ light sensor don't work

+ paring fossil hybrid with fossil app (disabled iodé blocker for the test... I know fossil crypt exchange between watch and phone in bluetooth, no idea why can't pairing)

+ jitsi video freeze after ~20m (have to disable and enable video)

Good (very):

+ battery with heavy

+ ROM speed, all is fast

+ wifi, 4g, GSM

+ no crash

+ ext. apps (openboard, kqsms, opencamera, p=p...) are Good choice (juste the browser remplaced by bromite)

+ iodé app blocker

+ photo, video, sound

+ s-pen

Thx for this ROM, Good job !
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 04/04/2023 ***

Upgrade to Android 13 / LineageOS 20

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] prkfsz:
Impressed!

Trying now to decide if i should get Note 9 or 10+.

Do both sims work on these phones?

And i am not really sure if i understand - is it possible to delete (uninstall) microG?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] c3c3:
you can uninstall by removing microG apks inside /root folder from odm product vendor system
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 29/06/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] emandt:
Unable to let WiFi "working": all my WiFi connections are marked as "No internet access" even if I can browse internet using IODE Browser or other apps. This cause any Android Account Syncing to not work because Android Sync process stops until a valid internet connection is made.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 01/08/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] jet_iso:
Do we still need to pay for some features or they're turned free again?

And can we flash and continue using twrp after rom installment?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 28/08/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] DariasLuc:
How to restore or reinstall TWRP from iodé recovery?

Because my device is locked to access the bootloader (cannot access the bootloader with hardware keys or commands) and also cannot run iOS because the bootloader version is too old (Anroid 8.1).

Currently the device can only access iodé recovery.

FastBoot mode from iodé recovery also cannot install TWRP as below.

fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-crownlte.img
Warning: skip copying recovery image avb footer (recovery partition size: 0, recovery image size: 42801152).
Sending 'recovery' (41798 KB) OKAY [ 1.284s]
Writing 'recovery' FAILED (remote: 'No such file or directory')
fastboot: error: Command failed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] rybarillos:
You can't. iodé recovery (and LineageOS recovery in general) is too feature-deprived to install other recoveries.

Update your bootloader already (even your CSC & CP Modem too)

Download and run Frija

From program click the 3-dot button to enable Binary Nature

Download & extract zip file

Open Odin and flash Bootloader, CSC and CP Modem

Try entering Download Mode to flash TWRP via Odin: While your phone is powered off, hold Vol Down + Bixby button, and connect phone with USB cable connected to PC
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] sebbabas:
Great ROM! I really enjoy it, but there are no tools for spen. Can you add what needed to use pen functionnalities ?

Thanks a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 09/11/2023 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
Actually, AFAIK, the pen cannot work better that in custom roms...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] sebbabas:
I ask this because the Noble Rom 3.8 adds it, and it works fine. Coud it be an APK we ould install or zip we could flash?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
I should have said AOSP-based custom roms. Noble Rom is based on stock. Things are not that simple unfortunately, especially on samsung exynos variants where many things don't work: volte, wfc, ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] prensipci:
is "ADB" for install a must,

can't we install it from TWRP ? (if yes how?)

an do you plan to make android 14 for crownlte ?

thanks for answer and have a nice day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
You can sideload the rom with twrp (advanced -> sideload), and "adb sideload iode-...-.zip".

But, we do not not support twrp. There may be issues with OTAs, with data format, ...

And yes, we will probably support android 14.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] prensipci:
thnx, i will probe in few days
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Wrinspy:
Installed this ROM like 5-6 months ago and now came up with this problem: galaxy wearable doesn't work. At all.

All my banking apps are fine with custom ROM, but for some reason wearable is the only app that doesn't want to launch.

My phone is not rooted

Is there any way to make wearable app work again? All instruction that I found work only for rooted devices
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] torgx:
I'm using it also for some time now. I saw the following issues with the Note 9:

Switch SIM card toogle doesn't work, always two sim cards are active

Camera keeps crashing regulary at some time or turns off in video call

work profile and display/fingerprint protection lead to soft reboot of the rom which causes data loss on my phone

it seems that there will be no fixes, as i ask in the community page for it.

best regards and thanks for the effort for this device :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] rybarillos:
For TWRP install, flash it like any other ROM (i.e., flash as though you're flashing a OneUI ROM).

For OTA updates, you'll still receive it, but TWRP will not be replaced with a stock LineageOS recovery system.

If you plan on installing Magisk, just flash it every time there's a new update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 30/04/2024 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] Calp:
Thank you so much for this project. Appreciate it a lot!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] prensipci:
still wait for android 14.1 (one person do support the android 14.1 for Note 9 but only one kind is for this nice phone not enough) thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Reco] vince31fr:
*** New Update : 28/05/2024 ***

Available as OTA (see OP)​
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] dadu1257:
Hey there,

I have LineageOS 17 and there is a trigger noise when I start/stop the video. My profile is on mute and it says Don't Annoy Me. No other push or anything just this video trigger. Really annoying. I couldn't find a way to change this setting.

Any idea how to delete this sound from my sys?

thanks,dadu
[Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers] thatsupnow:
Wrong section. Take it to q&a