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[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
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crDroid is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device also attempting to bringing many of the best features existent today

Features:

https://github.com/crdroidandroid/crdroid_features/blob/11.0/README.mkdn

Flashing Instructions:

Pre-installation:

Gapps (Download from here)

Magisk v21.4 or newer for root - (Download from here)

Firmware (Download from here)

First time installation:

Download Rom, Gapps & Magisk (If you want ROOT)

Reboot to recovery

Format data (If Encrypted)

Wipe system, vendor, cache, dalvik, data

Flash Rom, Gapps & Magisk (optional)

Flash latest android 10 firmware

Reboot

Update installation:

Wipe system, vendor, cache, dalvik

Flash Rom, Gapps & Magisk (optional)

Reboot

Sources:

ROM: https://github.com/crdroidandroid

Kernel: https://github.com/mg712702/android_kernel_xiaomi_ginkgo

Download:

ROM https://crdroid.net/ginkgo

Changelog: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crdroidandroid/android_vendor_crDroidOTA/11.0/changelog_ginkgo.txt

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[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
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[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] zhalx:
finally 👍
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] tberma:
Does this ROM support auto-fill without problems? Not killing apps just because of switching between them? Does it support showing adopted shared storage on TWRP?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Auto fill, yes && adopted shared storage on twrp, not related to rom
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] datmir:
ty@mg712702 for the rom! just install the rom and runs perfectly.

Its recommended to install the new Firmware for android 11?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] peravi:
Hello. Why do some apps not work because I am supposedly root? I haven't done root, and I don't understand why.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] SH1R0Z3R0:
Thanks for the amazing job, CRDroid is my favorite ROM since my Moto G5 Potter, now that I have a Ginkgo, I'm happy to continue with this ROM, there's just one thing that I miss, please could anyone tell me if there's an option to enable ringtone per sim card, in the potter build it was enabled by default. I don't mean to be rude or ungratefull, Just want to know if I just need to flash some module or something.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Latest A10 firmware recommended as a11 firmware still have some issues..
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Install magisk & hide magisk from settings
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Actually I have only 1 sim card inserted, so can't really check...
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] bustander:
Can gesture navigation be enabled? I can not find such option
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Yup, check crDroid Settings>Navigation>Stock NavBar settings>System Gestures
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] TheBrilliant:
Fast charging does not work.

I flashed latest android 10 firmware. (Global V12.0.3.0, fw_ginkgo_miui_GINKGOGlobal_V12.0.3.0.QCOMIXM_265dab17e2_10.0.zip)

(Chinese beta firmware also does not work.)

No root, no magisk.

Looking at the other XDA threads, the Chinese ginko seems to be the problem. (My ginko is chineese ginko.)

Other android 11 ROMs also don't work with fast charging.

I think it's a kernel issue.

All other functions seem to be normal. Smooth, fast and stable.

Thanks, mg712702!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ideefixe:
I was able to upgrade from CrDroid 6.12 without data wipe/format. No issues whatsoever, great work!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
AFAIK, Chinese Ginkgo don't have a fast charging adapter out of the box, you need to buy that from outside
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] testink001:
After update via OTA, system was unable to boot. I flashed previous ROM and it works now, but I'm wondering what was the problem? How to update to the newest version?

According to instruction:

Wipe system, vendor, cache, dalvik

Flash Rom, Gapps & Magisk (optional)

Reboot

It should work, but it doesn't.

Should I flash latest firmware first? If yes, why this step isn't included in the "update" instruction?

Beside this, big thanks for this ROM, it works flawless.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Formatss.

[/QUOTE]Format data
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Ess Arr:
Why most of banking apps not work in this rom ? It always says rooted devices when i open any banking app, however rom is not rooted at all.

Is it because of LOS base ?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Use magisk hide, all my banking apps working perfectly
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BratSinot:
Hello guys!

I can't figure out about QuickCharge issue with crDroid 7. I have Note 8 Ginkgo and with crDroid 6 QuickCharge worked fine. After I upgraded to crDroid 7 it stopped working.

TheBrilliant say what QuicksilveR kernel not working, but SixTeen kernel do. But i can't find any reliable information about what SixTeen kernel are, or some official cite / Github / etc.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Check telegram channel
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BratSinot:
That one crdroidredminote8?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] OmnioPT:
Yes
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BratSinot:
Thanks a lot! With SixTeen kernel QC start working again!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
You have Chinese variant of ginkgo?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BratSinot:
Yep. Since the other versions don't have 128GiB version.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] rhcnel:
I was stuck in bootloop after dirty flashing but could fix it through flashing NikGapps again.

Thanks for the update!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lifesaver38:
Very very nice ROM, a reference !

Thanks to the developpers !
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
Which TWRP is recommended for this ruin?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Uluru25:
For 7.4 I used twrp-3.4.0-10-ginkgo-mauronofrio.img and it worked fine. Guess it also works fine with 7.5.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yoyo-went:
I use orange fox recovery, everything works
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
I installed it. But for me it writes hoy 3,4.0_9-10-mauronofrio. This is not a problem?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Try latest orangefox
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
It drains the battery very much. No deep sleep. Is there a solution to this?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
What's your build date!? Changed kernel or flashed any mod?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
2021.04.15 No.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Here, same build & everything good, please try a clean flash
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
It was a clean installation, but I'll try again.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
It's been good now, thank you very much
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] American_Jesus:
Not here. I can get two days or 10 hours of screen on time.

Probably some app draining battery on background or some settings like pocket detection.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Uluru25:
... on a different rom I observed exactly this issue caused by pocket detection in a camera app.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
This solved the problem. Seems.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
So do you need the android 10 firmware now or don't you need it? Because as I read, opinions are divided.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] American_Jesus:
Yes, install before ROM
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
Thank you very much. Which one should I install? Global or Europe.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
I'm living in France, and have 2 SIMs froms 2 operators (SFR & Orange). I tryed both fw, and I ddidn't notice any difference...

Is there perhaps a difference with other operators, in other countries, or in the case of roaming? I think the easiest way to know in your case: try both (no risk), you can switch from one to the other with a simple flash.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
Okay, then I'll try both. Thank you for the answer.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] AlessandroD:
Very great rom! Someone know if there Is a way to activate pick up the smartphone to wake? I love this feature on MIUI
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Check ambient display options in crDroid settings> user interface
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
crDroid v7.5 Is Here

Build Date:- 01st May, 2021

Download The Build From Here

Changelogs:

* Upstreamed kernel to 4.14.231

* Added switch to select SBC HD by default in DevOptions

* Added "wireless" charging animation even for wired charging

* Added Pixel offline charging animation

* Added Notifications background opacity control

* Added kill button to notification guts

* Fixed 5ghz Wifi with a11 fw

* Updated blobs from MIUI-21.4.28 china beta

* Updated translations

* Much more fixes & improvements

Note:- Latest firmware recommended
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] clausbh:
where is the 5ghz wifi fix announced? the signal here is full on other roms and in this rom it hardly appears ... horrible
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] brianzelda:
Hey did you install latest official firmware then recovery, all the cleaning things and then install the rom? If it didnt go well that way, something is wrong with the rom, im gonna try this rom, since i tried 404 rom and its not stable.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
Hello,

On my Willow, with this last build (20210501), I lost the VoWifi (the option exists, but it stays on VoLTE).

I came back to the 20210415 build, and VoWifi works again. In both case, I've got the same last firmware.

So I stay in 20210415, but thanks for your help for the next version.

Manu D.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Did clean flash? Please provide log
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
Clean flash yes (proof, it worked again when I returned to the build 20210415).

OK to provide log, but... How can I send you log explicitly concerning the VoWifi?

Sincerely,

Manu D.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] dxD7:
Great rom thank you, one tiny bug I found is the Styles & Wallpapers Grid 5x6, the dock is 6 large instead of 5.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shubh_n00b:
So If I update following instructions in the OP will I lose all my apps/data and have to re-download and set everything up again?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] American_Jesus:
No, only if you format DATA partition.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Uluru25:
... but keep in mind that even WIPING the data partition will make you loose your apps. But try e. g. Migrate to save and restore your apps with "two clicks"...
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] CommieColin:
This ROM is excellent, excellent, excellent! Really breathed some new life into my Redmi.

Has anyone else noticed that the latest Magisk doesn't pass Safetynet? I'm not sure if it's a ROM issue or if it has to do with Magisk - I know it used to pass with flying colors on this ROM a month or two ago, but it could very well be an issue with Safetynet in general - any suggestions?

Edit: nevermind, it looks like there's an issue with the Safetynet API - nothing to do with the ROM!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] sdeft:
not true...5ghz problem is there in all a11 roms (except MIUI ones) if using a11 firmware...it is about 20-30 db more than 2.4ghz
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kikatdroid:
Hello, coming from this rom which is currently no longer followed to go under Crdroid, is it necessary to format the data? or a simple system wipe is enough?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
crDroid v7.6 Is Here

Build Date:- 09th May, 2021

Download The Build From Here

Changelogs:

* Merged tag android-11.0.0_r37

* Upstreamed kernel to 4.14.232

* Merged tag LA.UM.9.11.r1-03900-NICOBAR.0 into kernel

* Updated fp/desc from redfin's may release

* Switched to OSS vendor.qti.hardware.perf

* Fixed HWC crash on boot

* Added support to use fingerprint as camera shutter

* Added back display SVI configs

* Added missing ANT+ hal

* Fixed full volume even if lowest volume selected while a new call is started

* Fixes "Device is too hot" issue in apps Like Google photos

* Fixed mic in apps like whatsapp

* Added few rootdir tweaks

* Updated/Added missed wifi configs

* 5Ghz wifi should be fine now

* Updated WifiOverlay from LA.UM.9.1.r1-09100-SMxxx0.0

* Updated GPS configs to LA.UM.9.11.r1-03200-NICOBAR.0

* Added Statusbar notification and music ticker

* Added kill button to notification conversation guts

* Added lockscreen background blur support

* Fied AppInfo button crash in recent

* Added iOS-like toast notification for clipboard access toggle

* Much more fixes & improvements

Note:- Latest firmware recommended
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] CommieColin:
Thank you so much for all these excellent releases!

By latest firmware, do you mean the China weekly for Android 11?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
China weekly for ginkgo
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kikatdroid:
Here I am on a problem during the installation of the rom on Redmi not 8T, I download the latest A10 firmware available, then I install and restart it only lasts 3 seconds to then return to recovery .. where can the problem come from?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kikatdroid:
data formatting is really necessary at the end of the installation? I spent more than an hour last night to try to pass there rom and that without success whereas on my Mi5 it had gone well ... it would be cool if the solution was! Thank you for your answer anyway.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Format needed or flash dfe
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shubh_n00b:
Anyone else have problems with the proximity sensor when on a call? Also the screen doesn't go reverse landscape in video? I'm using latest android 10 india firmware FYI.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Uluru25:
Yes, very annoying. My ear mistakenly activated some quick settings or muted me during the call. Finally as "solution" I pressed the power button immediately after each call to shut off the display.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kikatdroid:
successful installation after flash dfe! thanks for the help.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] holacsech:
It has been good so far but now it is developing very well. Thank you very much, go for support.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] CommieColin:
Anyone else experiencing random reboots? I've noticed it happen a few times since updating to the most recent build - otherwise a really stable ROM
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] American_Jesus:
No reboots so far. I'm using last build, didn't manually reboot. No random reboots on Willow.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kikatdroid:
I also have the same problem on Willow 8T of random restarts and sometimes also a black screen with obligation to force restart
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Deleted
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Already noticed & fixed, new build should up on this weekend
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kikatdroid:
thank you ! very good rom for me
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shubh_n00b:
Does anybody have slightly more battery usage? And video orientation issues?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] CommieColin:
Dang, dude - you're a fantastic dev, haha

Thank you again for all your hard work!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] adx2017:
Is this ROM usable as a daily driver?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shubh_n00b:
Definitely. For ginkgo it's stable af. I've had no issues about reliability.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] talharahim:
I am facing random restarts on gingko, tried latest firmware and then reverted to 10 global but still same... In logs there is exception for wakelocks
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] acristescu:
On willow too... :(. Hoping that the promised update comes!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shubh_n00b:
I'm on a10 india firmware for ginkgo. Tbh I haven't faced any restarts so maybe try that?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] joshua3001:
Hi, as an daily driver, is it better PE or Crdroid? im looking for full stability, good battery life, Banking apps and safetynet and performance over MIUI, thanks in advance!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shubh_n00b:
Banking apps work fine. With magisk hide mind you. Stability is top notch for me. But ymmv coz some people here are facing random reboots not me tho. Battery life is as expected too. Performance wise I'm not much of a heavy user but regular multitasking with 3 4 active apps work just fine.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] rgallai:
I'm too having random reboots, but didn't do any research to find out what stand behind them.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
I've got the same problem on my willow...
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Uluru25:
All guys with reboot issues should join the telegram group and post it there since the dev asked there in order to collect the feedbacks.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] joshua3001:
Just install this a couple of hours ago, jeez, this thing is blasting fast, no errors at all, no reboots this thing just flyes....will report in a couple of days about stability and battery life
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] American_Jesus:
I'm on Willow with microG, and no reboots.

Could that be an issue with GAPPS?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Issue with gps, fixed, build coming within 24hours, sorry for the issue
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] joshua3001:
Thanks for your good work you good sir!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
crDroid v7.6 New Update Is Here

Build Date:- 21st May, 2021

Download The Build From Here

Changelogs:

* Compiled with sdclang-12.1.0

* Compiled with ThinLTO globally

* Fixed random reboot while GPS is on

* Added 5 different volume panel styles

* Fixed screenshot sharing with longshot and launcher

* Updated blobs from Miui-21.5.20

* Updated Translations

* Here & there fixes & improvements
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shubh_n00b:
Might seem a silly question bear with me. I've been updating manually by downloading the rom from sourceforge and dirty flashing it through recovery. But I noticed there's an OTA option in the settings. So the OTA option works too right?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] realestone:
Can you update from crdroid 6.x to 7.x without losing data?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Ofcourse, it does work
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
I don't think so, you may face some issues, clean flash always better.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] datmir:
latest update via ota ends with bootloop! (latest orangefox)
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wax_77:
After lady update in twrp the filesystem Is now encrypted, what's happen?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Try flashing dfe or format data
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
If you don't want encryption then just flash dfe
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] dxD7:
I've been using the OTA updater and latest OrangeFox recovery with no problem on RN8(ginkgo), decryption works without DFE for me.

Thanks @mg712702 for your hard work :)
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] datmir:
yes, format data worked for me! after the bootloop i tried a clean flash with latest crdroid, nikgapps basic, magisk23.0 and firmware(china a11 stable) and it end in bootloop again. the crdroid version from early may worked perfectly for me. no reboots or something else... just stable af!

ty for your hard work!
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] adx2017:
Which firmware do I install?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mg712702:
Latest china weekly if your device is ginkgo
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
I'm sorry, but the random reboot bug still here... I rebooted twice in 24 hours :-(

(my smartphone is a willow/RM Note 8T, with the last global firmware).

Thanks for your help...

Manu D.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kikatdroid:
Flash dfe at the end of the installation
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
Hmmmm.... dfe ?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
Ooops, I suppose you want to tell "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt" ? (I join it here).

OK thank you @Kikatdroid, I will try it, and I will get back to you.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
Well, I tried, but the startup gets stuck on "crDroid logo / colored eye". The colors cycle, but the phone does not start :-(

I tried a cache wipe again, wipe Dalvid cache, wipe system, wipe vendor, then flashed crDroid, then dfe, then GApps, and then the last fw to be sure ... to no avail.

What's wrong ?
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kikatdroid:
latest firmware flashed first, Flash rom, Flash gapps and finally dfe.
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ManuD_Linux:
Whenever we find an exceptional ROM, when we do some updates to have the latest security patches, we always end up finding bugs and regressions, and it always ends in: format data :-( It takes me half a day to reinstall / configure my applications => understand that I am not a fan ...
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] NeoPreacher:
Yea, sad story, there are solutions to backup and restore app stuff like migrate, titanium backup or yes, the RECOVERY. Such things happen in DEVELOPMENT. No one forces you to flash anything, your very own choice. Sorry I don't get the whistle. "We" are thinking in solutions not in problems
[Redmi Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Elinx:
It isn't the rom, but Android.

If you want to have the extended security of Android. Yes, you have to do this everytime.

Encryption is the main cause of it.

If you flash on regular base, don't use encryption. It saves a lot of time, but at the expense of some safety.