yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Communos:
Please respect a dev's work and do not call it a copy/downgrade openly. If you find bugs report them with logs. Thrashing the rom for being a copy and comparing it with other roms is a disrespect to the developer.

Also this rom is in initial stages, do you expect it to have loads of customisation just in the beginning? Please have patience, things in roms change with time, They tend to start with basic features and increase them by time.
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Phant0m123:
I would have reported with a log but idk how to do that as I am stupid
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Deleted member 10027416:
For PC users, you must have ADB installed, then follow this: (non-root)

- Open command prompt or power-shell with admin rights, type

- adb logcat -b all > logs.txt

- Press Ctrl + C when you want it to stop capturing logs

For Mobile users, u can download Termux/Terminal app from play store and enter these commands as follow: (root required)

- perform the action causing issue while recording logs

- su

- logcat -b all > /sdcard/logcat.txt

For dmesg, mobile users: (root required)

- su

- dmesg > /sdcard/dmesg.log

Using MatLog app:

- Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pluscubed.matlog) // F-Droid (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.pluscubed.matloglibre/) // APKMirror (https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/danie...ial-logcat-reader-1-2-3-android-apk-download/)
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Deleted member 10027416:
The truth is harsh brother, I hope you'll learn to accept it.
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] proudly-kenyan:
Is this ROM also suitable for Redmi 5 Plus?
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Communos:
No
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] dns24:
New build is up!

New build is up!

Source side changelog: https://t.me/NezukoOSUpdates/85

Device side changelog:

Bluetooth fixed

OTA support not tested yet

Known issue:

Smart charging
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] MARCOSOFT:
Very good. Very stable! I didn't find any bug!!!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] .:LordAlien:.:
Hello Community,

i just tried out my Transcriber in mobile word, but it isn't working anymore ...

I also tried it in excel and notice but no way.

As I received my new TytnII the Transcriber worked nicely. But in the time between receivieng my device and writing this thread there were about 50 installations and three hard resets. So i have no idea what is the reason why my Transcriber isn't working anymore.

I have a normal HTC Rom.

plz help

alien
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] Qnorsten:
Hi,

Do anyone know if the oneplus 8t (or any recent oneplus phone) support user-settable root of trust? https://source.android.com/security/verifiedboot/device-state#user-settable-root-of-trust

I tried asking the oneplus chat, but they needed to ask someone from the technical team and get back to me by email. From earlier experience I know that it will take a while.

So figured I might ask here instead.

The reason why I want this feature is that it allow me to lock my bootloader and only flash either stock images or images signed with my own personal key, which allow me to keep magisk and root, but prevent other actors from flashing malicious images on my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] iamnotkurtcobain:
I normally don't give a damn about benchmarks but lately I've been watching comparison videos between the Exynos and the Snapdragon model and I saw that people got way higher scores and lower temperatures on their Exynos model while I'm getting way lower fps and scores.

I tried 3DMark Wild Life Test and my score was ~5100. Phone was idle at that moment and cold to the touch. Others get easily 5700-5800 points and on the Stress Test they peak at 5700 while I'm barely over 5000.

Is something wrong with my S21 Ultra Exynos?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] UNIK97122:
you can by 10 same smartphone, you will neve have same result, like for graphic card or cpu .... that's normal :pbut maybe is just software issue or bad device in your case, try toclear your data cache in recovry mode thant test again, if not good, reset your phone by factory settings and try again if still not good...change the device
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] xAD3r1ty:
Should have gotten the HK variant with snapdragon tbh
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[Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870] fahad15090:
Mod edit: All content removed and thread closed on request of OP @fahad15090
[Xiaomi Redmi 5 Questions & Answers] DOROSKOLOKOTRONIS:
IS THIS POSSIBLE?

NEED TO CONNECT TO MY VPN SERVER BUT ONLY FROM SECOND SPACE.... THERE IS NO SUCH SETTING IN SECOND SPACE THO

PLEASE ADVICE

💚 💚
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nicolapit:
hi

I'm a new bye

please help me, I have some questions:

I downloaded this ROM: G500+_ITA_0080.exe from download area, is it original or coocked rom?

Please tell me if possible step by step how can I install this rom: G500+_ITA_0080.exe
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nuovagrafica:
try to use active sync
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeinal3abedein:
Hi there

I am using xperia z2 since 2016 and i've tried and tried many Roms

finally i am using cr-5.1 rom and playing pubg on my xperia z2 with ex kernel , its running very will

i was playing it on carbon 8.1 but still closed the apsps and games by it self specially pubg

any body here playing pubg on Z2 with a Rom upper than 7.1.2 or i should never ask again ? 😅
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] o_0mohammad0_o:
If you want to play, I recommend RR OS 5.8.5 (no need to change the kernel). But I played pubg in the latest version of Carbon 6.1 and lineage os 17.1 without any problems :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeinal3abedein:
Iam playing it now but still aouto close , some persons told me to hide magisk for pubg but it still the same problem 😓
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] o_0mohammad0_o:
like what?

Does the equalizer app stop?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] brokenaxe:
Disclaimer : I am in no way an experienced developer and make sure that you have the stock firmware if needed. Please do not follow this guide if you do not know what you are doing.

Description

This is something I thought of doing as I needed this tablet for university work. I do not promise support but will post if I get more things like this done.

Kernel with Defex disabled for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) T385.

The boot image was repacked with a stock boot image and a custom compiled kernel only with modifications to remove defex and to be able to flash magisk on the latest firmware (XME-T385DXU3CTH2-20200828114930) which it was extracted from.

The ZImage is attached if you want to repack it by yourself.

I do not guarantee if this will work on your device. Flash at your own risk.

Notes on Flashing and Root

What I have used :

1. Flash boot.img to BOOT in heimdall with `--no-reboot`

heimdall flash --no-reboot --BOOT boot.img

2. Use key combo to get into TWRP Recovery

3. Factory Reset -> Type yes

4. Reboot into TWRP Recovery

5. Flash Universal+DM-Verity+and+ForceEncrypt+Disabler+(2020-11-02)

6. Flash RMM_Bypass_v3

7. Reboot into System and verify that the kernel version is correct (3.18.120 Feb 9 2021)

8. Reboot to Recovery and flash Magisk normally

Download

Github Release

Credits

@corsicanu - RMM_Bypass_V3

@SebaUbuntu - Device Tree Skeleton

References

RMM Bypass Guide

Compiling Kernel Guide

Defex Discussion Github Magisk

Android Image Kitchen
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] brokenaxe:
Probably keep another post just in case.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] tecix:
Its worked and my SM-T385 has been rooted !!!

Thank you so much for your kernel @brokenaxe
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Sheelendra:
GitHub Link not working !!!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Amjadh:
Thankyou sooo much mann.. You don't know how frustrated I was with three SM-T385 tabs in my office which were dead slow and desperately needed root. Those things straight up bootlooped after installing magisk and I was always back to square one. You're a lifesaver. Thanks again...
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
PixelExperience for Poco X3/Poco X3 NFC [surya/karna]

What is this?

PixelExperience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, boot animation)

Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device

Based on Android 11

Whats working?

Wi-Fi

RIL

Mobile data

GPS

Camera

Flashlight

Camcorder

Bluetooth

FM radio

Fingerprint reader

Face unlock

NFC

Lights

Sound/vibration

DON'T FLASH GAPPS, THEY'RE ALREADY INCLUDED

Download from PixelExperience website

Donate

Liked my work? Give me a beer

Translation

Help with project translation

Stay tuned

Our Telegram channel

Our blog

​

Android OS version: 11.0.0

Build author/Device Maintainer: nullbytepl

Device Source code: https://github.com/PixelExperience-Devices

Source code: https://github.com/PixelExperience

ROM Developer: jhenrique09

​
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
Pixel Experience official - July build

* Extreme battery saver fixed

* FM app removed (as it's unsupported)

* Various performance improvements and minor bug fixes

* July security patch (obviously)

FIRMWARE AND VENDOR ALREADY INCLUDED

Dirty flash is fine

NOTE: Only use kernels marked as "CAF"! "OSS" or prebuilt kernels won't fully work!

Important: Older recoveries, particularly OrangeFox will not work with this build. TWRP 3.5.1+ or any build of PE recovery is recommended! New TWRP builds (3.5.2_10-5+) are untested!

Open source parts of surya-caf project live here:

surya-caf

Currently supported targets: J20C (surya/karna). surya-caf has 12 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.

github.com

Consider donating:

Pay Kuba Wojciechowski using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/nullby and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

paypal.me

Download:

Xiaomi Poco X3 (surya) - Pixel Experience

Xiaomi Poco X3 (surya) - Pixel Experience

download.pixelexperience.org

👉👈😳
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ayad.phonex:
nice to see a new update! and thanks for the hard work
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Dan_Jacques:
When you say "thermal profiles" do you refer a EvoX-like scheme? (integrated with refresh-rate changes?)

Thank you for the hard work!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] eugenime:
Hi!!

Ok google still not working, or is it just me? And there's still a lot of issues with the camera.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] doggybone:
Can I just dirty flash this over the previous pixel experience version? Do I need to wipe cache after that? Thankssss
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Aaaaaae:
@nullbytepl I've tried several fingerprints bit none if them worked.is therenany waybto pasa CTS profile un Poco x3 NFC?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nexlay:
Sound in video recording don't work in last build
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] H4R0X:
I clean flashed the rom.

Besides others already said that there is a problem with 5ghz wifi, i have issues with 2.4ghz as well.

To reproduce: install any radio app and listen to it for 20+ minutes over wifi.

Radio stops randomly for 20-30 seconds. Phone shows no change, wifi says connected.

A handshake gets logged in the wifi router afterwards.

Camera also still has issues with recording video.

Other then that I love pixel experience. Thanks for the work !
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] H4R0X:
Works for me

View attachment 5215965
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
Hotword does work but only with screen on. Camera issues are because of vendor and we can't do much as of now

You can dirty flash it without wiping anything

It should work ootb. If you have magisk enable hide.

It does, try a different app.

Literally all of the issues you listed are caused by xiaomi's vendor. I have no control over those.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
After some investigating: some older users might experience mic problems. I know the fix and a build will be released in a few days. For now if anybody wants to fix it: remove "/data/property/persistent_properties" file, reboot
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ayad.phonex:
is it possible to add three finger swipe to screenshot on this rom! I'm addicted to that feature since i was on Stock miui! thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nexlay:
Is it possible that Arrow OS using another vendor? Because on Arrow OS sound in video recording is working 😯
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] eugenime:
Thanks, great work! And yes Ok Google hotword is indeed working, my mistake, I was on the Feb 7th update instead of 9th.

About Cam/Vendor issues: is there a way to get the ANX CAM working on our rom?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Abdullah.Csit:
Spoiler content hidden.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Howell:
Welcome to the new maintener 😉

I just updated via OTA and everything works ok so far. Great job ! 👏
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nexlay:
Video recording with sound for you?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Howell:
I had video with sound before update. Will try and report.

EDIT : I tested with NGCAM with ngcam_2.0_final_v3.xml as in the GCAM thread and video works with sound.

I had a force close on TrCam and will try again later...

EDIT bis : after reloading the TrCam XML I tested again and video works ok.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gawtham94:
in pixel experiance site there is a recovery image . what i have to do with it. it it something to be used if things went sideways? And if i flash with twrp will ther be issues and after flashing what all i have to do it for a clean install. what iment is what all i have to wipe data? devick caches? guide me please
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nexlay:
Overall it's a good ROM. But when would be update? Last build was about one month ago
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] AIIIOT:
PE firmware has a monthly release. The April version came out on the 16th. I think surya build will be updated soon. But, do not expect daily updates from this project.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nexlay:
I don't need daily updates. I think it's definitely enough updating this rom once per month
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
Pixel Experience Official - 18/04

* First build to use new fully custom CAF-based vendor - PE is the first rom to ship a fully stable custom vendor on POCO X3!

* Many improvements and bug fixes - for example minimal brightness when using autobrightness and a few nfc fixes

* Completely new kernel

* April security patch

* Weather on lockscreen fixed

NOTE: While existing custom kernels DO work nfc will only work on stock kernel for now. You have been warned. For kernel devs: revert xiaomi's nfc changes to fix this!

Dirty flash is fine

Q firmware recommended

GPL parts and a few open repos of surya-caf project live here:

surya-caf

Currently supported targets: J20C (surya/karna). surya-caf has 12 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.

github.com

Consider donating:

Pay Kuba Wojciechowski using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/nullby and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

paypal.me

Download:

Xiaomi Poco X3 (surya) - Pixel Experience

Xiaomi Poco X3 (surya) - Pixel Experience

download.pixelexperience.org

🥵
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Strippler:
Thanks. Fixed/dynamic refresh rate supported in this ROM? I would love to hear it is dynamic. I like the balance between battery(,temperature, current) and lags in the imperfect dynamic refresh rate.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
Dynamic is unsupported as of now. I actually had a prototype up but since aosp's implementation is lacking (for example you cannot actually change the max framerate, only the minimal one and in battery saver it is always set to 60-60 no matter user settings) I had to revert to fixed for the time being
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Strippler:
Damn. Thanks for the quick reply. Can you estimate the time from now the feature could be supported? I suspect there isn't a lot of demand for it, but still, I pray to all developers out there who see my message, please grant this plebian dynamic refresh rate on a stable custom rom which is regularly updated(if only security patches) as soon as possible.

Thanks in Advance
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
Honestly I don't know. I think I'll try it again next month because I will be making some more vendor changes that could potentially influence state of the feature but no promises.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Strippler:
Thanks for trying, bro(the gender neutral bro). Again thanks for the quick reply. An interesting thing I just thought was dynamic refresh rate with 60Hz as max. So the display would refresh at 30Hz when a static image is being displayed and 60 when it registers touch and a few seconds after that. I personally won't ever use it other than for feeling good about getting insane SoT's but I think many users would appreciate it.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] chillcreep628:
Hi, thanks for the hard work, the issue with aac headset volume not in sync with phone volume is still here.

And HD audio toggle is still not available.

Also the sound quality for aac headphones is still worse than normal.

Also, scrolling on 90 Hz is worse than was before.

Other than that, thanks again for the hard work, you really contribute a lot for Surya and for XDA dev in general.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
1. Well that's up your Bluetooth device, not the ROM. Try enabling absolute volume and see if that helps.

2. That's a known bug and even if it doesn't show up hd audio still works

3. It seems to be okay for most people, wait for it to settle and it should be fine
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] chillcreep628:
Thanks for the fast reply, I always hate to compare ROMs (cuz I know the hard work that goes into them), but the truth is, the headset volume problem that I'm talking about is ROM specific, I did not encounter this problem on any other custom ROM nor stock on Surya.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ivanch88:
Hi everyone. With the latest update sometimes touch stop working and only locking-unlocking helps with this. Is it only me who has such a problem?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] room4two:
Hi, I noticed that I receive a burst of notifications, and sometimes I do not receive text messages immediately.. I already turned off adaptive battery as I was thinking this "burst of notifications" is related to power-saving. I didn't experience it in the previous PE.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ecrum:
@nullbytepl

Safety net fails thouhg magisk hide is enabled.

Animation is a bit laggy on 120hz

Is there anything i can do at my side.(karna 8/128 version encrypted)

On reboot i get msg android system internal error

Btw bb/idol drain is awesome on stock kernel.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] uaevuon:
Can I use encrypt disabler on latest rom with custom vendor for keeping my data partition decrypted?

I used it for keeping data partition decrypted on MIUI vendor.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] dahrel22:
is it going to have force encryption with the new custom vendor? because i want to keep my phone not encrypted. i will wait before i flash the new build. thank you for your hard work
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] _Raziel666:
What is the Q firmware that's recommended?

The only one I'm seeing is for Europe, whereas until now Global was recommended.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Sly_67:
Q is android 10, and R is android 11 firmware. Don't worry you have wright one 🥳
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] SkaboXD:
Congratulations for the effort! I will try your ROM someday.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ivanch88:
One more problem with the latest build. The phone doesn't show a charging state when I use my old Huawei charger (no charging info on the lock screen and on the battery settings page, but the phone is charging and the percentage grow up). And as I remembered with the previous builds if the battery icon turn to text only it still shows a lightning icon near the percentage when the phone is charging and now it's not showing (charging from pc when there is info about charging on the lock screen and on the battery settings page).
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nullbytepl:
PE 19/04 OFFICIAL

* Temporarily reverted vendor to stock - most bugs removed

* VENDOR ALREADY INCLUDED - DON'T FLASH IT!

Q firmware required

Dirty flash is fine

Download:

Xiaomi Poco X3 (surya) - Pixel Experience

Xiaomi Poco X3 (surya) - Pixel Experience

download.pixelexperience.org
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] coolQ4s:
if charger connected, battery icon charge not show after installing april update, show but only in 1 second

but my poco x3 is still charging, just icon not show

i update via System Update in Setting

thanks about this rom dev

edit : This problem solved in latest april rom (PixelExperience_Plus_surya-11.0-20210419-1213-OFFICIAL.zip)

say more many thanks dev
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] _Raziel666:
Silly me... Thanks~! :oops:o_O☺️😊
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] dahrel22:
is there any way to disable force encryption without flashing modded vendor? TIA
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Bigdicklegendary:
Videostabilization in?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] anticor248:
What about battery performance? I use eu rom on my Poco X3 now but I dont like battery performance much. Is this better? I was using PixelExperience on my Mi6 and it was great battery performance
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] AIIIOT:
Hello. Are you still planning to do new builds for the April patch? (I do not like a dirty installation, it is more convenient for me to flash it clean once a month.)
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] _cristobalag:
Can I update via Settings? I got the notification last night. My idea is to update like this and then do a factory reset to avoid problems. It would be good?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] inunxelex:
selinux not enforcing yet
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Howell:
IMHO if you are on a previous PE version you should indeed update via settings as it is intended to (provided you have a compatible recovery as TWRP or OrangeFox) and no need to factory reset.

This way you can keep your data. I don't see what you mean by "to avoid problems" as I always update through the internal update system and have never had issues.