yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
New build with November 2021 ASB patches

Hi all, a new build is available, and also offered via the Updater app:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/lin18-microg/files/hotdog/lineage-18.1-20211115-UNOFFICIAL-microG-signed-hotdog.zip/download

Security string 2021-11-05

Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 94.0.4606.109

Recovery will not be overwritten any more when flashing (credits to: @steadfasterX )

Happy flashing,

Regards M.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] RayfG:
@ MSe1969

Reliable and smooth as we know your phantastic work as a daylie Driver.

Thank you.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] :
You mind sharing your /e/ rom? Since I really wanna try it out.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] steadfasterX:
https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-unoffic...cy-and-security-lock-your-bootloader.4290485/

;)
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
Hello,

still the same recovery image?

lineage-18.1-recovery-20210903.img
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
yes, that is the image to use to initially flash my build.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
According to updating the phone to the latest available system version before flashing your ROM... I asked a week ago on:

[OnePlus 7T Pro][ROM][OTA][Oxygen OS] Repo of Oxygen OS Builds

if I can safely upgrade to HD01BA 11.0.4.1, which is European version.

I've got Chinese OP with OOS 11.0.3.1.HD01BA

Unfortunately still no answer. May I ask for your opinion?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
I gave you an answer with reference to an answer in the linked thread, but I can't assure you, that it will work.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
Yes you're right, sorry for re-asking.

I have contacted OP support. They got my EMAI and checked, I can use EU version of OOS. So I am preparing for the operation.

However, here I am a bit puzzled about upgrading the firmware. I've found 2 ways to get the system update done:

Using payload dumper, suggested by you, described on

https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/hotdog/fw_update

Flashed via local update in Settings --> System --> System Updates, described on the Repo of Oxygen OS Builds

Which one would you suggest?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Depends:

If you are still on Oxygen OS and haven't yet flashed anything, it is easiest to perform a very last update to get the newest OOS including firmware. (And then unlock the BL and flash recovery and the ROM.)

If you are already on a Custom ROM, you most probably don't want to wipe everything in order to return to OOS just for the firmware upgrade. In that case you definitely want to use payload dumper.

But you could also flash the recovery and the firmware by making use of payload dumper as part of flashing LineageOS - this is also possible, if you like.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
I've got a pre-owned OP. The previous user had rooted it and before selling unrooted and locked the BL.

So I assume, it will be more safe to do the update using payload dumper. Is that correct?

I've already extracted the payload.bin and there is a bit more .img files than the LOS wiki wants me to flash.

extracted payload.bin	wiki says
abl.img

aop.img

bluetooth.img

boot.img

cmnlib.img

cmnlib64.img

devcfg.img

dsp.img

dtbo.img

hyp.img

imagefv.img

keymaster.img

LOGO.img

modem.img

multiimgoem.img

odm.img

oem_stanvbk.img

opproduct.img

product.img

qupfw.img

recovery.img

storsec.img

system.img

system_ext.img

tz.img

uefisecapp.img

vbmeta.img

vbmeta_system.img

vendor.img

xbl.img

xbl_config.img	abl.img

aop.img

bluetooth.img

cmnlib64.img

cmnlib.img

devcfg.img

dsp.img

hyp.img

imagefv.img

keymaster.img

LOGO.img

modem.img

multiimgoem.img

oem_stanvbk.img

opproduct.img

qupfw.img

storsec.img

tz.img

uefisecapp.img

xbl_config.img

xbl.img

My hands are shaking before starting the procedure. Could you confirm the order, please?

unlock BL

install your LOS recovery file

synchronize A/B partitions (wiki pre-install instruction)

update the firmware following the wiki

install your system followind the wiki "Installing LineageOS from recovery"
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Hi,

if I have understood you right, you are currently on OOS. So you could also do the regular update as explained, but you don't have to.

The payload.bin contains ALL partitions of OOS, including the OOS kernel (boot.IMG) and the OOS system itself (system.IMG, vendor.IMG etc.). If you would flash them all, the result would be an updated OOS, like if you did the update within OOS :) (Please DON'T, I do not recommend that)

The highlighted files, which are not mentioned in the wiki are the images flashed as part of my ROM.zip to deliver LineageOS instead of OOS.

So yes, only flash exactly, what is explained in the wiki. And yes, proceed as described by you.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
Hi, yes, I am still on OOS. Being honest I became suspicious about the device. I can't estabilish connection via ADB while in bootloader (when the phone is up - no problems). Fastboot works fine in bootloader.

As I mentioned, I bought it pre-owned. The previous owner had it rooted. Before selling he de-rooted in and re-locked the bootloader. I've found the information, that re-locking bootloader can cause serious problems. If I am facing this scenario, can the phone be irretrievably bricked (or "just" unable to unlock bootloader)? I have attached a link to short footage with bootloader's and recovery's available options.

I have read you statement, you don't support windows users with connecting fastboot adb. May I ask you, what system do you use to work with OP7tPro. I have access to Intel based PC with Linux Mint. If this is good enough, could you suggest suitable drivers, please? If it is out of your scope - understand. Sooner or later I will get there :)
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
This is correct. In bootloader mode, you can only use fastboot to connect. While connected to the BL via fastboot, you unlock the BL and afterwards, you flash the recovery.

If you unlock the BL, a factory reset will be performed, so backup your data on the phone before.

Not re-locking the BL as such, but if you re-lock the BL and you are on a Custom-ROM, you may have issues - most probably, the phone won't boot until you unlock the BL again. So when you're done with LineageOS, DON'T re-lock the BL.

Fastboot mode looks normal to me. I have no clue about OOS recovery, but Stock recoveries are usually very restricted, so seems fine, too.

You have misunderstood my statement. You can use Windows w/o issues - I said I am not here to support on USB connectivity issues under Windows (because you have to install specific drivers to make adb/fastboot run - and for that topic, there is plenty of information available, when you consult the search engine of your choice - I will not support any Windows software issues, that's all)

Different from Windows, Linux is natively able to talk the adb / fastboot protocol - you simply install the apps. In Windows, you have to additionally install specific USB drivers from your phone manufacturer.

See above
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
Thank you. I have finally pushed my Windows to support the phone and I'm in the process of flashing the system.

I've just synchronized a/b partitions and rebooted into Recovery Mode.

Now I'm trying to update the firmware, but the command

fastboot flash --slot=all abl abl.img

is not recognised.

I end up with the message:

fastboot: unknown option -- slot=all

I have to pause for now. Can I safely turn the phone off?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Yes, no issue, you can switch off the phone.

Regarding your fastboot issue:

a. You have a fairly recent fastboot executable on your PC?

b. You have, as described, switched the Lineage recovery into fastbootd mode? (That means: not rebooted into true fastboot mode)
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
Switched off. So next time just to turn it into the place where it was (Lineage recovery)?

About fastboot:

a. I'm not sure. Modification date is 19 ‎July ‎2021. I took it from here:

[OFFICIAL][TOOL][WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3

15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 ADB, Fastboot and Drivers What is this? This is All-in-One installer for 3 most needed PC tools for Android. No need to download big SDK for 3 small things. I originaly made it for my Kurdish friend AnGrY DuDe in...

xdaforums.com

I have downloaded the latset SDK and everything went fine - no issues.

b. I folowed the instruction: Lineage recovery -> Advanced ->fastboot mode.

Is there a chance, I've got not the right fastboot?

Finally I have done all the job, uff. Now I have to resolve an issue with my SIM card provider's voice mail, but I've done it before, when I flashed Moto G5.

Then I'll try to set up the phone (so far, so good). Thank you one more time for fantastic support!
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Yes, boot into Lineage recovery and switch into fastbootd mode.

The best place to obtain fastboot and adb is the download of the SDK from Google, as described e.g. here: https://support.e.foundation/pages/install-adb-windows

The disadvantage is, that you download a HUGE package to effectively use only two small executables. Hence, there are misc. repacked download options only containing the two executables, when you search the net. But you would have to trust the source and watch, how old the stuff is...
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] steadfasterX:
...and there's also FWUL/mAid :) (https://mAid.binbash.rocks)
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
As long, as I have free space on my hard drive, it's OK.

I have one more question. Is there a way to get rid with this ugly screen when an unlocked device starts? On my Moto G5 I have fastbooted an additional .img file and now I have a mountains drawing.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
I am not aware of any - would be interested too, but that's "cosmetics" for me
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
Yes, you are right, nothing important. I will let you know, if I find any.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Thetimelost:
@MSe1969 did you saw my message ? Also is it possible to raise the volume a bit ? Thanks for your work ! I'm really happy to run "Google free " (Android auto) !
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] RayfG:
How do you run Android Auto? As far as i know, you have to install all the Google App, Maps and Speech.

How do you do that with microg??
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Thetimelost:
https://xdaforums.com/t/microg-android-auto-fully-working.4319159/

Like this, and give the minimum permission to Google app work and it will do the job, I know that it's not the spirit of that rom, but there is no alternative on my car except apple car play lol
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] RayfG:
Ah, ok. Thank you for pointing me on that,but i do not compromise my phone with additional google code.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Thetimelost:
I have aa auto but I don't use Google services. I use other GPS not maps, and I'm not connected to any services. :)
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Thetimelost:
Yeah I understand, no other choice to use a modern car interface for me. I'm happy that I can limit the Google impact on me, not perfect but i'm feeling better for my privacy :) I'm not more using gmail to I use posteo and davx5 for mailing and calendar !
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] RayfG:
I understand your point of view. But for me that is no way to choose. ;-)
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] pa.trick:
Out of curiousity:

If already using this ROM: is this the only way to upgrade the firmware without wiping all data? - I always thought that the most recent firmware was "baked-into" the most recent LOS-version ...
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
New build with December 2021 ASB patches

Hi all,

a new build is available, and also offered via the Updater app:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/lin18-microg/files/hotdog/lineage-18.1-20211219-UNOFFICIAL-microG-signed-hotdog.zip/download

Security string 2021-12-05

Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 96.0.4664.54

microG 0.22.214516-21

Some kernel patches

Happy flashing,

Regards M.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
TWRP

I have noticed today, that an official TWRP 3.6 is offered for the hotdog device on the offcicial TWRP site.

I have flashed both versions - however, neither one could decrypt the /data partition on my device :(

Really a pitty - but that means for the time being:

My recommendation in the OP to use my special build of Lineage recovery remains unchanged.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Varakh:
Thanks for the constant updates! Is there any plan to move to Android 12 with this? I find that new design really appealing. :)
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Not immediately. Let's first wait for official LineageOS 19 builds and then I can see. Usually however, I am definitely not among the "early adopters"...
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Silverf:
Hello, I've installed your rom on my phone in september, I'm really happy with it.

One question though, since that time, I've read in this forum two times that an update was available. It is said in the first post that one could use the update app to proceed but when I check the system/update, it's always replying to me that none is available. Am I doing something wrong? Is it possible that I missed something while installing the rom?

Thank you.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Hmmm - that is odd. Normally, the Updater app (Path Settings => System => Updater) will show you, if an update is ready for download.

The Updater app allows you to force an update search by tapping on the "refresh" symbol. Further, you can pre-set the check frequency for updates (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly - or also 'never', which means you have to manually tap the 'refresh' symbol) - please check your settings here.

Another possibility for failure could be, if you use any 'firewall' settings to e.g. block the Updater app from accessing the internet or you block certain sites (in the case of the Updater app, github.com and sourceforge.net need to be reachable)?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Silverf:
I tried refresh but nothing is found. I don't use any firewall. It is not that important, my phone is working as it is now so I'm definitely fine. Thank you for your ROM.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Did you maybe modify any other part of the ROM, e.g. replaced the file /system/build.prop ?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Silverf:
Hello, to get the Gcam app working with all cameras, I've installed magisk. That's may be what's causing trouble. I'm really sorry that I forgot this and made you loose some time answering me. Once again, thank you for your work and sorry for not having thought enough before posting.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Can you please try the following:

Connect to your phone via adb, get a root shell and enter the command getprop lineage.updater.uri

What do you get as a result?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Silverf:
I don't know if I did the right cause I didn't get any result:

OnePlus7TPro:/ # getprop lineage.updater.uri

OnePlus7TPro:/ #
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
That shows me, that you seem to have "replaced" the default.prop file via Magisk (either itself or through a module).

This property controls the download location for the updater app, if a different location than default LineageOS is used (like in my ROM).

As manually updating also works, I recommend you to go that path, as you need your specific Magisk setup.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Silverf:
I'll try to manually update then. I've installed Magisk cause it's the only way I've found to get all the cameras to work.

Thank you;
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] steadfasterX:
You mean 48MP? How ?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Silverf:
Sorry for my bad english: I meant to be able to use all the three different sensors, the wide angle, that's what interrested me and why I bought this phone to replace the oneplus3.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] kamien8:
Happy New Year!

I've been using your middle November '21 version of LineageOS. A few days ago information about possible update appeared.

Is it safe to download it and install (as on attached screens)?

If yes, there is an option to automatically update recovery. Should it be on or off?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Thanks - likewise :)

Yes, you can make use of the Updater app - the offered Update originates to my build updates.

If you prefer to update manually, please feel free to choose this approach (details see OP).

On devices with A/B partition, like the 7T Pro, the option to update recovery is forcefully activated and you can't deactivate. Nevertheless, the ROM zip has been designed in a way

not

to overwrite the recovery.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Dragos1221:
Hi @MSe1969 , I'm using your ROM and I want to say is very good. Best alternative for those who don't want to use gapps in their ROMs. But when Lineage OS 19 will come?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Thanks for the positive feedback.

Regarding LineageOS 19, please see post #111
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] bestouff:
Hi guys, long time no see.

I have at last updated @MSe1969 's 17 rom to 18.1 ! I used SeedVault for restoring my apps+data, and well .. it was a complete disaster. No app data has been restored, I'm still dealing with the fallouts and manually restoring/resetting what I can. Anyway, thanks for this ROM @MSe1969 I'm still quite happy with it.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] bestouff:
I dunno, I simply have set a background photo from the launcher menu, chosen "homescreen + launcher" (or something like that, it was in French) when asked, and now the locked phone (after power-on, so before decryption) shows the correct background.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] bioblatt:
Bluetooth doesn't work. It gets disabled while trying to pair a device.

Newest version 20211219
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] RayfG:
Well, something has gone wrong. I recommend a clean fresh install, because i used to use 17.1 and 18.1 and i have never had a bluetooth prob.

Greetz, stay fresh
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] bestouff:
I had some problems just yesterday while trying to pair my car's stereo to my phone; I needed several attempts with several variations to finally succeed.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] bestouff:
My SO has a Google Pixel with latest Android, I think it's worth to wait a bit; not everything seems completely debugged yet.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] ewong3:
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[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
New build with January 2022 ASB patches

Hi all,

a new build is available, and offered via the Updater app:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/lin18-microg/files/hotdog/lineage-18.1-20220116-UNOFFICIAL-microG-signed-hotdog.zip/download

Security string 2022-01-05

Some kernel patches

A couple of patches and fixes from LineageOS

This time, fairly late - caused by my personal/professional workload on the one-hand side, and a LineageOS commit (which was finally reversed by the LineageOS folks), which has caused corruption on my /data partition giving me the ultimate "pleasure" having for format my /data partition... (and trying to find out why my device wasn't booting any longer, when applying the ASB patches) - well all sorted out now and learned something new.

Happy flashing,

Regards M.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] ewong3:
did firmware update to 11.0.5.1 after the latest build and now status shows cross in phone connection, and some phone/comms apps now crash as well, wondered whether the update should not have been done, or is it a matter of order (ie firmware before build update)?
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
The latest build (January 22) is based on latest firmware, but it also works w/o issue on previous firmware. I updated the build first and then the firmware.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] RayfG:
@MSe1969

Great work as you do every time. Thank you, all works fine.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] RayfG:
Double post. Sry.
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] Thetimelost:
Hey ! I have a question about captival portal, do you have some issues with it ? I try at my work it work I can login, after it said that it want to give me a ip adress and then it reset. He log me off and I need to reconnect (with new login because there is limitiation at work). I have tried to change the captival provider and dns private but nothing help :/
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] droidvark:
Hey thanks for your work, you seem to put in a lot of effort to do things right. I've installed the rom trying things out and I have a question :).

On previous roms with the google stack installed I always root with Magisk and install an xposed framework with XprivacyLua. Not everybody knows what it is so skip ahead if you do. Basically it feeds each app bogus info when they query things like accounts, apps, sensors, location, camera, mic, etc. It allows you to select/deselect a plethora of options to shield/allow.

Do you know whether that would still be beneficial to prevent apps from collecting data?

Thanks!
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] MSe1969:
Well, not a simple yes/no answer.

First of all, this ROM allows to use apps with Google dependencies, without the genuine G* apps spying you out, in addition, it brings some hardening and privacy improvements by at the same time not forcing you to use a root solution.

That is the starting point. You can easily screw up your privacy and void any hardening and privacy gains by installing sophisticated spyware (e.g. the FB or Insta app or also other "top twenty" play store apps).

XPrivacyLua is a really interesting app helping you to limit shady app behavior. Yes, it could also be beneficial on this ROM - But you need to install Magisk, then XPosed via Magisk, then the module. In my opinion, the better strategy is to avoid shady apps and use FOSS alternatives from scratch.

To give you a picture: Think about on the one hand side to eat unhealthy food with biocides, cheap meat full of antibiotics and convenience food with flavor enhancers and chemical stabilizers. Knowing that this is not really good for you, you try to compensate with dietary supplements and various detox pills.

On the other hand, you could simply decide to eat healthy food and cook light meals (using easy recipes) instead of heating convenience food in the microwave etc.

I know, not really comparable, but get the picture...
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) ROMs & Dev.] borisSweden:
Hey man, I use your excellent Rom for my 3T but is this ROM cross-device compatible? I just got a 7T.