yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi All,

These are my install notes for the latest build of this brilliant rom.

Descendant alioth 12.0 Build 2218 13-02-2022

Again many thanks to Manuelbianco (y)(y)(y)(y)

and the Descendant team.​

This time I struggled to download the rom due to the AdBlock issues,

to fix this i downloaded a browser called SlimBrowser x64 once download, copied it to my usb memory stick.

Pre-install notes

With my Bootloader already unlocked, I copied all the files below,

(except Xiaomi.eu V12 rom & TWRP fastboot toolkit) onto a USB memory stick and installed them via a OTG adaptor.

Backup all your important data before installing this or any ROM!!,

You have been warned

*** i tried a dirty flash from build 1921, but i had app issues, i also did a factory reset from within the roms recovery, but i had problems with Googlepay crashing, so i reverted back to a clean install using the, Xiaomi.eu V12 rom as before ***

How i installed the rom

1. I started with a clean install of the Xiaomi.eu V12 via Fastboot,

Choosing: windows fastboot first install with data format.Bat,

1a. I installed Xiaomi.eu V12 rom by putting my F3 into Fastboot mode

and running the .bat file above using my PC,

To enter Fastboot mode, turn off the F3, then hold down the Volume down & power buttons together.

2. Once .eu rom has finished the initial boot, reboot the F3 into Fastboot mode and using a PC, install TWRP fastboot toolkit (FIXED)

3. install descendant alioth 12.0 20220213 Build 2218.zip and from within TWRP, Format data by typing "YES" and restart the F3 to complete the initial first build.

4. After completion of the first build, I Installed all my APPS, including my banking apps and confirm they are working correctly.

5. I then re-installed TWRP fastboot toolkit (FIXED) using FASTBOOT via my PC.

6. From within TWRP, i installed OrangeFox recovery and after automatically rebooting back into recovery, i installed Magisk-v23.0.zip and rebooted my phone.

7. I then updated Magisk to v.24 via the app and renamed Magisk to avoid most of my banking apps detecting root.

8. i had issues with Santander and Tesco Pay+ detecting Magisk, i fixed this by using SD MAID to freeze "HIDE" Magisk from apps.

Safety net passes without Magisk, if you don`t require Root.

I had to re-apply my NFC Fix but this is a small price to pay for this Fantastic rom.

This rom is again my Daily Driver and for anyone wanting to know how fast this rom is, my latest AnTuTu score is 708922, dated 19-02-2022.

Other AnTuTu scores were,

Arrow O/S A12, 679090,

Xiaomi.eu V12-12, 661033,

My Poco F3 is the 8gb/256gb EU version,

many thanks again (y) (y) (y) (y),

Johnr64
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Eiji714:
hi sir, had tried this rom, unfortunately i had bad battery drain during sleep, 9pm stopeed using my phone around 84% battery charge, woke up @ 6am, 41% battery remaining, do you encounter this issue?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

I haven`t encountered any major battery drain issues on a daily bases,

as for overnight discharging i can not comment, as i turn of my phone.

I would suggest to check the battery usage of all the app running to hopefully track down the culprit,

also did you start from a clean install as mentioned in my latest post.

If i had to keep my phone on overnight, i would use the brilliant ACCA (Root Needed) and a wireless charger, as i already use these on a daily biases.

My opinion of this rom

Yes i found one bug with NFC not turning on at boot, but i found a workaround.

I don`t get any force closes, its fast, smooth and doesn't have any pointless extras and importantly is continually updated,

again a massive thank you to Manuelbianco (y)(y)(y)(y)

I LOVE THIS ROM:love::love::love:
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Eiji714:
Noted sir how about youtube app and youtube vanced lagging during sxrolling ang video playback? My interenet connection is good, managed to clear app data, nothing happens
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

I have no issues with youtube app from the playstore lagging, take the plunge, following my revised install instruction, i always recommend starting from a base .EU rom, choosing format data.bat via FASTBOOT and a PC.

I have re-built my F3, many times and found that starting from a clean rom, fixes most issues, F.Y.I my F3 is the 8GB 256GB version
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Eiji714:
ok thats sweet sir, will try, as of now, i managed to fix youtube stuttering by disabling 'ok google' on voice match. i dunno why enabling it makes my youtube app even vanced stutters.

thank you sir.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] nicky69100:
try disabling unused Google apps which often explain most off the drain, and restrict background activities of apps that don't need them. also disables pocket mode and ambient display if activated, and setup network type to lte if you don't use 5g. also please share your battery consumption it will help ^^
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Eiji714:
i have problems with screen timeout, sometimes working most of the time not, have already cleared settings & settings services cache but still persist. anyone with the same issue?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] wokdogol:
This detail info/tutorial really help. Will try this rom this weekend. Thanks 👍
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] using9:
Great rom, but SystemUI always crashes。 version 13-02-2022
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

I haven`t had any systemUI crashes, did you follow my updated install instructions,

I had lots of issues when I did a dirty flash.

Starting from a CLEAN install worked great for me,

Descendant 12, what a great rom
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] using9:
Yes，First I installed the MIUI global 12.5.5.0, and then I installed it later , format DATA。I have installed it twice.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] using9:
I don't like Android 12 , but this ROM is an exception, waiting for a new version.

@manuelbianco ,Thanks.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Nitro727:
Hey guys, I need help.

I was on ArrowOs with latest TWRP installed and wanted to install Descendant 12. I got 0mb error in TWRP. Also OTG wasn't recognized by TWRP. Searched and found that it is due to partial a12 support for TWRP. Decided to sideload the ROM via twrp. First I flashed fw which was completed and then when I sideloaded the ROM it stopped at 47% with a yellow line mesg that reboot into recovery to flash additional zip to other slot. On rebooting, pixel experience custom recovery showed up from where I restarted and Descendant ROM booted and is working. My question is did it flashed completely or is it partially installed (if it's a thing). Should I flashed again? If yes ,then how ? Thanks
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] using9:
I thank it’s worked，you just need backup data -> reboot to recovery -> factory DATA -> reboot. enjoy.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Nitro727:
I tried to install by sideload method two times. Between I format the data as well. I can format data again ,I just want to be sure that ROM is flashed fully ( though it is working well so far) .
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
If it wasn't flashed fully, it would not even boot. In the LineageOS wiki there is mention of a bug for our device that it sometimes only goes to 47something percent but still flashes successfully. Stop worrying, you're good to go.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] using9:
In general, the installation is successful at 47%. If it work , I guess that the installation is complete.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

I am glad you got this Fantastic rom working, as i have posted previously, i always start from a CLEAN install via FASTBOOT, using the latest .eu rom and selecting fastboot first install with data format.bat, i had issues with side load on my LG G7 and reverted to using a OTG Adaptor to store my roms and apps on and now i wouldn`t go back.

I have seen YOUTUBE VIDEOS where roms complete at 47% and reportedly work correctly,

I haven`t seen this issue when using Orangefox recovery, when installing the Descendant 12 rom it indicates the installation of parts 1 and 2 then completes.

All my banking apps work GREAT they include, GPAY, Natwest, Santander, Tesco PAY+, Samsung ware (samung pay on my smartwatch),

Again i would like to say a BIG thank you to our Italian hero,

Manuelbianco for this Fantastic rom(y)(y)(y)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Nitro727:
Hello again, I am finding this rom very good. Only problem i face so far is overnight battery drain. (22% in 5-6 hours). Battery Stats are showing Wakelock is causing it as shown in SS. Can anyone help what to disable to stop it. Wifi,Mobile data were off at night. AOD also off. double tap to wake up on lockscreen is on.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] LukSkaze:
Okay i am leaving this ROM. It is too buggy for me. I periodically (maybe once a month) get locked out of my smartphone so that i can't unlock with fingerprint anymore because of safety reason. And when this happens it will not accept the pin that i set and that 100 percent is correct. I then have to wipe the phone just to get access again. It sucks.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

Its sad to hear your leaving:( this great rom, i have never been locked out, i would suggest to install TWRP/Orange fox Recovery once you completed your initial install to hopefully help fix any issues like the ones your experiencing, also did you follow my updated install instructions regarding starting from a CLEAN install
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Nitro727:
This rom is very good. I am using it as daily driver for few days and it is working great. For initial couple of days i had overnight battery drain problem but now it is gone. one issue is that when i turn off Bluetooth, it forget previously saved device and i have to connect as new device . Requested features if possible are a gesture for flashlight and silent profile, more options in Nav gestures and face unlock. Thanks again to all the developers
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
One issue is that when i turn off Bluetooth, it forgets previously saved devices and i have to connect as new device.

I have just tested my F3, when i disable and then re-enable bluetooth, i don`t loose any of my previously connected devices,

my Samsung galaxy smartwatch happily reconnects with no intervention by me,

I love this ROM😍😍
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Finally installed the ROM today and I can't say enough about how happy I am to be rid of MIUI. Finally having a phone again that I can actually enjoy is a damn blessing :D

EDIT: If anyone knows where the setting is, please tell me: I want the fingerprint scanner to only unlock my phone after I press the button. Haven't found it yet, sadly.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Am I the only one or is Assistant not activating on Ok Google or Hey Google command? I tried everything and can't get it to work via voice commands, only when you trigger it via gesture.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

I am glad your enjoying the awesome rom(y)(y), i don`t use "Hey Google" but i thought i would see is mine works and the answer to this is "YES", i just typed "Hey Google" in search settings and this directed me to, HEY Google and Voice match, i just enabled "HEY Google" Access your Assistant any time,

I LOVE THIS ROM:love::love:
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Doesn't work... after a reboot it works for a few hours and then goes dead again.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

I can confirm that "Hey Google" is still working on this great rom, i rebooted my phone last night after a few hours it was still working, also upon turning my phone on the next day "once i was past the initial boot up/phone unlock"

it started working, so again the answer is "YES", Hey Google is working on this great rom(y)(y)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
All fine and dandy that it works for YOU, for some reason it doesn't work for ME!

I'm right there with you in thinking this is a great ROM, but quit praising it to heaven claiming everything works if for some people it clearly doesn't. It is annoying and feels cheap if you crawl up the dev's behind.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

How can my Poco F3 be any different than yours, mine is the 256GB/8gb variant, originally running EEA Firmware, did you follow my updated install instruction (starting with a clean install), as for the DEV, he uses his own personal time to keep our great device current, I believe he deserves far more credit for all his hard work.

A little back ground on me, i have been installing custom roms for over 10 years starting with the HTC Wildfire then the Samsung S2, S3, LG G2/G4/G7 and I know how difficult it is to even get a rom stable.

I hope you sort out your issues:unsure:,

I would like to say, Molte grazie manuel per questa fantastica rom
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Yes, I did, word for word and the Assistant only works for a short while after a reboot (sometimes). I didn't even root my phone as I don't need that at the moment. Guess i'll have to live with pretty much the main function of Assistant being broken for the foreseeable future. Maybe it was a mistake dipping my toes into the sea of Xiaomi phones again.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
If you have a spare hour, save all your apps/pics onto your usb otg adaptor, do a complete FRESH install, after the initial install check all the apps that concern you are working correctly and then procced with completing your installation.

As for Xiaomi phones, i looked long on hard at different manufactures and no other came close, regarding the cost and warranty (here in the UK you get 2 years), i also managed to get a deal and saved £60 at the time.

I was a LG fan for years with my last phone being the G7, it was a fantastic piece of hardware in its day but sadly LG are no more and custom roms releases where few and far between and then stalled and finely ceased, then we have the new kid on the block the Poco F3, OMG i have never seen so many different custom roms for a single device.

I haven't seen many hardware issues for our device, just a few hard bricks and dead batteries, that are apparently due to using the ACCA App as it causes the battery goes completely flat and the phone won`t charge when the F3 is allowed to go completely flat .

I've used ACCA shortly after I unlocked my boot loader and use it to hopefully add longevity to my battery, i never let the F3 to fall below 20% charge and never had a issue in the 5 months I've been using it.

The only thing that bothered me was the lack of a analogue proximity sensor and i miss the inbuilt wireless charger as my G7 but i knew this before i got the F3.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Does anyone know if the ROM will still be updated with security patches or if the main dev already started working on Android 12L? Since a few days now the phone keeps telling me about a failed system update and that the security patch is out of date (which it is, being from February).

Edit: seems like the only way to get rid of it is by disabling the notification. The more I use the ROM, the more unfinished it feels... I'll stick it out for one more week, then i'm jumping ship... yet again. I can forgive a few bugs here and there, but spoofing the system to make it believe you are using a Pixel phone and the system trying to deliver you updates you will never be able to install is an oversight of monumental proportions. Maybe Evo X will give me a smoother experience. Bye folks, thanks for all the fish.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

I also got the update pop up, Niente panico !, yes we have to wait for Manuel to update this great rom as he had as done previously,

Fortunately I'm not a cetaceans and happy to wait for the next security update !!!
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Not me. Security updates are essential, even for custom ROMs and something I will not do without.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] manuelbianco:
Soon 🔥
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
I saw there was a new version up and there are two new things to download, boot and vendor_boot... are the latter two for people that had not upgraded to MIUI 13 before flashing Descendant or are both still necessary? Never having flashed anything else but recoveries and ROMs I have no idea of the commands needed.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] manuelbianco:
New build is out!

Changelog
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-12-0-official-alioth-aliothin-descendant-12.4379245/post-86450781
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] manuelbianco:
With virtual a/b, recovery partition doesn't exist, just flash boot and vendor_boot and you will also flashed descendant bootable recovery.

Commands:

fastboot flash boot boot......img

fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.....img

fastboot reboot recovery
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] using9:
Security---screen lock select pin --quick unlock select enable ,but still not enable.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] manuelbianco:
yes i known, will fix
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
worked flawlessly :)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi Manuel,

Thank you for the update, just to let you know that Version 2019 updated flawlessly,

I installed Descendant_alioth-12.1-20220410-2019-RELEASE, doing a (Dirty flash) and re-installed TWRP, using a USB stick and OTG adaptor.

After reboot my F3 was working "almost" as before apart from, loss of Root, i fixed this by re-installed Magisk.v24 via TWRP recovery.

Every thing worked as before like my banking apps, ACCA(y)(y)(y), i noticed my AnTuTu score has dropped a bit.

I am very happy with this great rom and it`s nice to see UI touches like, the finger print scanner indicator arrow is now in line with the power button key.

This GREAT rom is rock solid with no force closes, good battery life, looks almost stock and with no unnecessary bloatware,

the bluetooth bug still exists, but my previous fix is till working.

Molte grazie Manuel:cool: per tutto il tuo duro lavoro e una buona Pasqua dal Regno Unito
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
One thing i'd like to ask: In MIUI there was a function for the fingerprint-scanner to only unlock the phone after the button was physically pressed... is there such a function in this ROM and I just haven't found it or does it not exist after all? No harm if not, just wanted to ask if i'm too blind to find it :)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] fivezil:
Hi @johnr64, can you give review on Descendant default camera? is it ok compared to POCO default camera? (no lag, no crash, suitable for daily use?) Thanks!
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Hi,

I only had the official miui rom for a week or so, while i was waiting for my bootloader to be unlocked.

I use One s10 camera on a daily bases, as I like the gallery feature found on Samsung phones,

I vaguely remember a force close on one of my Custom roms caused by a camera app, that was a long time ago.

I am now on the forth update of the great rom and not really had any issues with my camera, apart from One s10 camera can sometimes not display the camera image when opening the app, i overcome this by selecting another lenses aspect, then all is working as i should.

I`m not a fan of Miui rom due to the fact that i use my Samsung watch as a trusted device and that miui roms will only except Xiaomi devices as a trusted device,

I also use ACCA to manage my battery charge cycles and this requires Root access, i've had my F3 for 6 months and the battery is still at 96% capacity:).

Sorry i`m not much help regarding the camera, as i updated to build 2019 over my previous 2218 build, i didn`t clean up my camera apps and i have three camera apps installed, i have tried them all and none of them cause a force close and they are all working OK,

I hope you enjoy this GREAT rom as much as i do(y)(y)(y)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] fivezil:
Wow... thanks for sharing @johnr64... 👍👌
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] manuelbianco:
May build was release.

Descendant

Descendant 12.1 May update is rolling out. Bug Fixes: Solved an issue with quick unlock; Solved an issue with lockscreen pin layout scramble; Solved an issue with Ambient Light that wasn't correctly showing the style selection icon when in Light Theme; Solved a graphical issue that was showing...

t.me
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Hey, is this ROM still in development?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] beicuxhaven:
No I think
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] manuelbianco:
June build is out!

Telegram

t.me
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
June build is out!

Telegram

t.me
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Delete
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
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[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
@manuelbianco

New update won't install, it craps itself with Error 7 and states an error in package.zip?

Yes, I did install both the new boot.img and vendor_boot image, no I didn't change anything in the system or root it... is there any way to force an update or am I just SOL?

EDIT: Tried five different cables on three different USB ports, nothing works.

If no one has any idea, i'll probably have to go back to stock again which would really suck.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Won't install for me, did it work for you or did it also give Error 7 when you tried to flash it?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
Sadly I haven't been able to find a working download link, as your having issues I'm guessing Manuel😇 is aware of the problem and will publish a working link once it has been fixed🤞🤞🤞🤞
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Not really, he didn't have time to take an interest in my problem. I tried installing it with skkk TWRP, normal TWRP and the supplied recovery from the site, nothing worked and I have resigned myself to installing Xiaomi.eu this weekend after the Telegram community concluded that it is my fault (by using the phone normally) and nothing will be done about it since no one else had similar problems. I wish you luck installing the update when you get around to it and hope you do not run into similar problems. I for one am done with this ROM and am only replying since you did. Had you not mentioned me, your answer would have passed me by as i'm no longer watching this thread. Take care, and happy flashing.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] johnr64:
All of the monthly updates, including TWRP & Magisk are installed via a USB Stick and OTG adaptor,

1. Download the rom,

2. plug in usb stick via a OTG Adaptor, boot into TWRP, install Descendant 12,

3. re-install TWRP recovery,

4. reboot, check all is working ok, unfreeze Magisk and delete Magisk from within SD Maid,

5. reboot into TWRP, install Magisk, Reboot,

6. setup magisk as before, renaming magisk from within Magisk, adding programs to the block list,

7. Re-freeze Magisk with SD Maid,

8. happy days

I have just read you latest reply, it is sad your leaving this great rom, i am not a fan of Xiaomi.eu, due to the restrictive nature of certain parts of there builds, for me it`s the trusted device issue and the general UI even thou i use nova launcher, I wish you well on your firmware adventures with our great device
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jadephyre:
Thank you, but i'm done jumping through hoops 😊