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[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] stranger-mj:
Ok... HELP!!! LOL

I've got the weirdest thing... I was having battery issues, device rebooting at random, so I decided to give it a clean install... Wiped the entire thing, installed, latest ROM from Golv, rebooted, ran thru setup, rebooted, installed Magisk 23, rebooted, flashed latest OpenGApps (pico), set up everything and then found out that GPS is not working. Messed around, fiddled lots and all to no avail.

I read some self-help sites , did all there was (emptying cache, whatsnot) and decided yesterday to perform the biggest option: factory reset. Got stuck on the setup crashing. Long story short, I went thru the entire shebang again (wiping, formatting, starting clean!) and installed everything (LOS, Magisk, GApps) all anew... Everything working like charm... Except GPS...

Then I found a newer version of Google Maps at apkmirror, installed that, and for a while, GPS seemed to be working... an hour or so... Since then... nothing... So that was yesterday...

Now, I removed Google Maps, installed OpenGApps nano (from today's date), nothing... restarted Google Maps, asked me to calibrate compass, and according to Maps, I'm close to where I actually am... Yesterday, I had the same, and it lasted about half an hour to 1 hour...

Now... I am lost as where to look for the problem, and was hoping someone could give me maybe a slightest hint as to where to look or what to try... I find myself reasonably efficient in finding problems and finding solutions and am quite able to follow instructions and actually solve things, but this one, I can't seem to find the right solution...

And before anyone asks, yes, I checked permissions (ran though everything) and location accuracy is set to max (using WiFi and BlueTooth are on), so the most obvious has been tried, although I'm not above admitting I may have overlooked the seemingly obvious (twice)... So even suggestions in that direction are very welcome...

I have no clue which logs would be useful, if any, but when asked, I will provide them...

ANY help is welcome!

Symptoms:

- Google Maps gets my approximate location like for half an hour and then stops getting location completely

- FakeGPS can't get a location

- GPS tools can't get a location

- PoGo says GPS signal not found (11)

- any app that needs location will not get it

Using SmaliPatcher for mock location, but even with mock location set to nothing, or even before installing FakeGPS/SmaliPatcher, any combination on or off, no changes...

EDIT: Contrary to what happened yesterday, now, when I use FakeGPS (and manually set a location, as it won't find my actual location by itself), PoGo does find my set location... But without FakeGPS providing me with a location, it doesn't... just reporting in case it's relevant...
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Muhammetyusuf:
MindTheGapps Try it. Report changelog. First clean install.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] stranger-mj:
Thanks for the swift reply! One question, though... What would change with MindTheGapps? And... I've been on OpenGApps eversince I started using this ROM (or the 17 and 16 ROMs), without any problems... I'm willing to give it a go, but would like a reasoning, if possible?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Muhammetyusuf:
No problem for me Gps. Lineageos recommends Mindthegapps https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps.html
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] stranger-mj:
Trying it... Thanks!
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] stranger-mj:
Google Maps seems to be working fine now... So does Life360 (it seems) and Weather Live, too...

Yet FakeGPS not, PoGo either (without FakeGPS active)... Realy, really vague...

But thank you so far - been really helpful. If anyone has other / additional suggestions, they're still welcome!! Given that part at least seems to be working, it must be more app-specific... Or not... But logic dictates so... (?)
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] armorer243:
Dude, thank you so much for this.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] ludoverblog:
Hi,

someone use EX Kernel with this rom ?

if yes? please send me your best setting to have a reactive mobile with good battery.

Regards,

Ludovic
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] AhmadOkda:
isn't ex kernel for stock rom ?!!!
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] ludoverblog:
sorry i would like to speak about ex kernel manager.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] hammered58:
https://xdaforums.com/t/kernel-february-5-elementalx-u11-3-00-android-pie.3621518/post-85385513
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
No, he is asking about ExKernel MANAGER, not about Ex Kernel. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.exkernelmanager

I'm using ExKernel manager with LOS 18.1. But the settings are very individual and they are selected experimentally based on the user's needs.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] stranger-mj:
After a lot of messing around, I decided to go back to LOS 17.1... Except for GPS Spoofing reacting a bit sluggish, everything works!

Since that one is not being updated anymore, I may try at a later stage to get back to LOS 18.1, but I'll see... Battery life is a drama, with plenty spontaneous reboots when not on charger (usually camera-related apps like scanning a QR-code, VR in PoGo, taking pics, but can't seem to pin that one down yet aside for blaming it on the battery (health status according to system: Good), but that's another story...
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] rjnagy:
Hey all hope everyone is doing well. I have been using this ROM for about a month now. The rom is great but I have been seeing one issue and wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Again I am on lineage-18.1-20210714-UNOFFICIAL-ocn

My carrier as this maybe important is T-mobile US.

This is not a complaint so please don't view it as such. Phone calls and SMS have been really inconsistent. I get messages where it will either say not connected or SMS messages will just continue spinning. I sometimes get airplane mode message and it almost becomes like a game where I am either trying to switch wi-fi networks or change mobile networks so that I can get calls or sms messages out. Not sure if its something with my settings. If it's because I'm on T-mobile US or if its something others are experiencing. I don't want to reflash to either stock or other rom but I also use this phone for work and reflashing means having to redo a lot of MFA stuff. So before I made a decision on that I wanted to reach out here and see what people had to say.

My questions are I guess

Has anyone else seen this?

Does this have to do with me being on T-Mobile US?

Or is this due to something in my settings or is there a set of pre-defined values I should stick with?

Also lastly what is the VOLTE that seems to be greyed out in my settings. I am guessing its short for Voice Over LTE.

Thanks for any assistance.

Love the ROM besides that
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] abusseemkh:
I'm surely interested. Thank you for taking the time and effort. Many HTC lovers, who regret what has happened to this company, are still loyal to the legacy, despite the challenges. This Rom is incredible!
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] abusseemkh:
Running smoothly! Thank you so much.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] HsHTCsen:
Thanks for keeping device ahead of it's time!

Anyone else have the issue where can't long-press Quick Settings shortcuts to get to that related setting? For me it FC System UI
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
Try making full backup in TWRP and clearing cache and data for SystemUI app in Settings.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] HsHTCsen:
Thanks.

Can only clear cache for SystemUI app because data is greyed out. Clearing cache didn't resolve FC.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
Try making full backup in TWRP and clean rom install.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] konfuzius4u:
@Golv I am not regulary checking this forum but every month I am checking your uploads for a new version and do install it. Please keep on publishing your updated versions. Thanks a lot for all the effort you did put into those releases in the past.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] t5k:
I second this. I started using HTC phones with Desire Z and had it till it died 6 years later, thanks to awesome developers like you @Golv who release updated software for our dated phones, keeping them (mostly) on-par with newer devices.

The first U11 I got from my SO, when she bought a Huawei P30 (she has regrets now 😅).

I unlocked the bootloader and installed your LOS17 on it the same day. About a year and a half ago I cracked its screen... completely.

The next day, I bought a new U11 (the last one they had in stock!). It had by far the best price/performance ratio of available phones, especially considering the fantastic unofficial updates available for it :)

So yeah, no pressure, I completely get that you have a life and I am assuming you are not going to buy yourself a brand new Rolls-Royce by releasing LOS builds here... but do not think that there is no interest 😉.

A big fat thank you for all your work, @Golv ❤️
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
WiFi Display fixed!

New build will be after update September security patch.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] alienisme:
Been trying out this rom for 2 days, onething that's bugging me is the nav keys light up whenever you use the screen, is there anyway to make them only light up when touching them but not when using the screen like what they do with the stock ROM?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Mr_Henry:
Settings -> System -> Buttons -> Blacklight
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] hhhani:
All thanks and appreciation to those in charge of this wonderful work, hundreds of followers appreciate your efforts, distinction and efforts.

My device was running on the original software until a camera update arrived, after which the camera doesn't work at all, only the front camera works by downloading a third party software, but the back camera doesn't work at all. You can check out the comments in Google Play (htc camera) where hundreds of devices have broken especially their rear camera ..the camera is not opening at all..

And here I started my search for a modified program in this distinguished forum

Of course, I tried more than one mod, and honestly, my concern was fixing the camera

Although the camera is not working yet and the flash light is also disabled

However, luck led me to find this wonderful program, which was very wonderful in dealing with the battery amazingly, as well as the apparent smoothness and lightness of the device, and I liked its size, which does not exceed 700 MB

Thank you from my heart

Sorry for the bad language

Translated by Google
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] life23vn:
Many really thank you for that

But, i have a problem with htc u11 world version 1 sim 4/64gb, when i record sound with camera or app recoard audio. The sound very very low and unnormal
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] felixapollyon:
im literally checking everyday lol and finally... thank you
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] life23vn:
I have a question

'Recents' menu gains text 'Select' mode​

Can you do that ?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
No, I cannot do this. This is a LOS related feature. It's necessary to make corrections to the program code from my part, which will lead to errors during further synchronization with LOS base during next update.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] abusseemkh:
Thank you so much. Dirty flashed, and running smoothly; and I can confirm WiFi display is working.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] stranger-mj:
Thanks, Golv!
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Chaplin0906:
Does android 10 gesture work ?

or need to revise file ?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] ionutp.me:
Can someone confirm if the gps is working? Thanks
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] hhhani:
Works fine for me.

Now I run maps go and it works fine
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] ludoverblog:
Works fine for me too.

like always a great job.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] oumar17:
I see there is fine working Lineage OS available for HTC U11 (ocn). As I own HTC U11+ (ocm) I wonder, if I could flash the ocn-version, because I couldn't find an ocm-version anywhere. Has someone an idea if it's worth trying? Difference between ocn and ocm seems to be mainly bigger screen and bigger battery... Thanks in advance!

PS: I found LOS 15 unofficial for ocm, but seems to work for nobody including me:)
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
I think it's a bad idea to use ROMs from U11 on U11+ !

Kernel sources from U11 were used in LOS 18.1, which means that all drivers are suitable for U11.

All vendor files - from U11.

These devices are based on different firmware.

In the best case - ROM from U11 will not start for you, in worst case you will get a "brick".
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] oumar17:
Hi Golv, thanks a lot for your helpful reply - so I will stay away from this idea now:)

Another question: Is there another working Custom ROM for U11+ besides Havoc OS? This was the only one, I could find all over the internet...
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] rmx2x3:
Mine's not working, wait for next update
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] DesireHDFreak:
GPS is working fine on my device
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Max11payne:
Thank you @Golv for all the hard work you do to keep u11 alive.

It works smooth and pleasant as hell.

I had this issue of gps not working in previous updates of 18.1. I guess it is some kinda permission related thing which won't let your apps use gps. it was a bigger issue back then when golv just released 18.1 and later he fixed it.

the solution to gps issue is installing an app called "AppOps". it is a permission manager app i guess and your device needs to be rooted in the first place and then you open appops and go for google play services, inside the options there is a section called location and all you need to do is set this option "Coarse Location = Allow" and you good to go.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
Give us a link please. There are many programs from different developers.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Max11payne:
I used the google play version of "app ops" and it worked totally fine for me.

App Ops - Permission manager - Apps on Google Play

Manage app permission with App Ops (require root or adb)

play.google.com

Edit: this is the exact step by step walkthrough solution to gps not working fix in the link below:

Google Maps on my Android phone cannot get a GPS fix while every GPS test apps, Waze, and Here can all get a fix instantly. How should I ...

Answer: I am asking this question after I already found a solution so that I can share it with the public. It took me 3 long months of research! If you haven’t done the usual fix, e.g. clear cache, user data, uninstall, reboot, reinstall, as well as make sure the Location service is turned on, d...

www.quora.com
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] ahlockc:
Dirty flash from previous version without major problem. Only YouTube vanced needed to reinstall, NikGapps was using.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] felixapollyon:
after using the latest rom for a while, i feel that the 0807 version is smoother than the 0918 ver. anyone feels the same ???
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] ahlockc:
Not much different in smoothness compared with 0708 version but I found this version more battery eating. May be due to dirty flash
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] HsHTCsen:
Hi, does anyone use MiXplorer on this ROM? I'm having issues with seeing files/folders in external sd/android/data. Root Explorer works fine. I've allowed access and permissions etc but still not showing anything. Have msgd app dev and tried a few things but still nothing.

Just trying to confirm it works on this ROM. Thanks
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] hulakk:
Thanks, and I am now using it.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] stranger-mj:
Thank you once again! Downloading... :D:D:D
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] felixapollyon:
still the custom rom with best experience
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] BunkerBert:
Hello Guys and Girls :)

Has this Rom any Bugs?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] bamn:
For me none, only speakerphone is a bit loud also on lowest volume.

Apart from that zero issues for me, but please always read first post fully.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] t5k:
Installed latest build today, did a clean install. Everything is working perfectly, except google play services seem to be unable to get sms permissions, so I have to manually enter sms-based 2fa codes :)

I flashed latest magisk & latest open gapps pico.

Thank you again for all the goodness, @Golv!!!
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] MacGyver91:
Unfortunately the last update seems to have "destroyed" my phone. Since the next reboot I could not boot reasonably.

I get via Vol Up+Power into the bootloader. There my smartphone is also recognized via USB (in the device manager My HTC is displayed under (I think the register is called) Android devices.)

If I go into download mode, it is not recognized via USB. So I can not find a phone via CMD / adb devices.

I can boot into recovery mode (it does NOT go into TWRP but into that of Lineage OS). Both files and cache or system wipe does not work "no such file or directory".

Apply update from Sideload USB does not work for the reason described above.

Apply update from SD card also not. have tried the firmware (stock), a complete backup, Lineage, etc. everywhere immediately comes the error message "no such file...".

Does anyone has an idea how to proceed? At the moment i do not know any way to further use my phone.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
You need flash TWRP again and reinstall rom again.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] MacGyver91:
Dear Golv, thank for the fast answer and also your great work!

I can’t flash twrp via lineageos recovery. I can’t choose the file.

Cause I cant connect via USB, i also cant flash via SDK platform tools. Any idea`?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
https://xdaforums.com/t/bricked-u11...stall-twrp-recovery-without-usb-port.4280749/

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-11-0-lineageos-18-1-ocn-unofficial-upd-2021-05-08.4207027/post-85052889
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-11-0-lineageos-18-1-ocn-unofficial-upd-2021-10-10.4207027/#post-84167487
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-11-0-lineageos-18-1-ocn-unofficial-upd-2021-10-10.4207027/post-85349259
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] MacGyver91:
okay, i found a solution...

i have to plug in usb cable while phone is off. than i directly boot in download mode (vol - and power) just with this way i got USB connection and was able to CMD - fastoot flash recovery twrp.img.

This usb connections makes me crazy

Unfortunately TWRP is volatile. I can flash via fastboot and joyn, but after restart i got stock recovery.

I also tried: boot into recovery from TWRP directly. Didn't work.

Install TWRP.img to recovery in TWRP and than boot in recovery. Worked 1 time and after system reboot, stock recovery...
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] JuanAG:
I just installed and sometimes a red border shows on the screen, i disabled strict mode and reboot but it is still there, any ideas?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
The red border is normal after the first clean install, when the optimization and caching processes of applications are running in parallel. It will pass in a few days.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
Settings - System - Updater - 3 dots - Uncheck recovery update
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] bamn:
Could anyone check for me, I found my "pocket protection" not working.

So I can unlock my phone with the proximity sensor covered.

Sensor is tested and working.

If it's only me I guess it's time for a clean install after all these dirty flashes (without issues @Golv (y)).
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] MacGyver91:
Golv, you're amazing :D Didn't find this easy way anywhere!

Thank you again and have a great weekend!
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
Where did you find "pocket protection"?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] bamn:
Haha I don't know what it's called in English, and I don't think there is a setting in Lineage.

But I do think it was always working to prevent accidental touches in pockets?

For me at least it is new that I now several times a day get the phone out of my pocket and accidentally already unlock it.

Or maybe the FPS got more sensitive somehow?

So for you the phone is able to wake with the sensor covered?
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
There are no pocket mode in Lineage settings. I'm using Macrodroid app macros to sleep device if proximity sensor coverd.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Mr_Henry:
System->Security->Smart Lock->On-body detection
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] JuanAG:
And if i dont want it? I cant wait a few days to wear it off because i am not going to install everything on the phone to discover later that it dont go away or it shows from time to time, i dont want to take that risk
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] bamn:
It will go away for sure, but with custom ROMs there is always a "risk" (no risk, no fun!).

If you don't trust the words of the developer of this great ROM you don't have to (or even shouldn't) use it.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] bamn:
Interesting, I'll check that!

For some reason I've never had it happen, and now a couple of times a day.

Thanks for the fast responses!
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] bamn:
For me there is no security under system settings :cowboy:
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
On-body detection is a little other. Read the description inside.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Golv:
Settings->Security->Smart Lock->On-body detection

Check System->Security->Trust agents->Smart lock before.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] JuanAG:
I am sure it will fade away but what if i install a bunch of garbage and comes again for a few days? It could happen? i dont know

I dont care how much performance it will gain, i dont want a phone with that, it has nothing to do with trust, no other rom i installed in my life has it and all went fine. I am asking just because if i cant disable i will simply install another rom without even giving a real try to this one, the phone it is waiting as stock, it is just the OS img, not even the gapps or the root one and of course not done any setup for it or installed any of my apps
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] bamn:
I have never seen it again (with a lot of garbage).

And the dev is telling you it is going away.

Take it or leave it.
[HTC U11  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] bamn:
Jups that's there, but as you said that was not what I was looking for (y)