yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
My crDroid v10 just got very laggy after I installed this OrangeFox and reflashed Magisk and reflashed latest firmware MIUI v14.0.5.0 yesterday. OF specifically says, wipe nothing afterwards. It does not show installed fw version at O.F. launch. (this was suggested elsewhere but it does not, actually - so I STILL have NO method or app to display "installed firmware version" on this phone) After all that, now my crDroid is laggy. It was never laggy before. Will keep testing to see what my next step will be. Now I strongly suspect OF v11.1.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] vanseleem:
have you managed a solution?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Ac94pl:
Yes and no. I gave up streaming and connected my laptop to the TV. CrDroid software is great, I hope the developers fix this bug in the next update :)
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
VERY useful and interesting long and detailed note regarding encryption by OrangeFox. I recommend everyone read and grasp all symptoms and issues they deal with on this and other phones.

Encryption

wiki.orangefox.tech

Some ROM's use f2fs encryption. TWRP apparently does not read data well in all ROMs anymore.

OrangeFox official v11.1 for spes decrypts FBE encryption on crDroid v10 A14.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (spes) build releases | OrangeFox Recovery Downloads

Orangefox recovery for Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (spes)

orangefox.download

(Yes, the install instructions say to use the crDroid recovery instead, but I strongly dislike that thing. I tried with twrp-3.7.0-12.1-spes-10.22.2023-spes and had problems.)
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] vanseleem:
Yeah hopefully they'll find a solution, thanks.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] vanseleem:
Please fix Chromecast bug on Crdroid 10

Whenever I cast anything the screen turns off and and system UI crashes.

Did a clean flash several times and no hope.

, I attached log screenshot
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] 18Orioon:
Mine was laggy without orangefox. Maybe it depends on the phone?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
TBF, I did have to reflash Magisk + reflashed the latest firmware with OF. Continuing to monitor.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Aqueduct5231:
Hey, just some minor feedback. Been using this for some time now and it's working great. Battery life is better now after some weeks of use and everything just works, no bugs whatsoever. (I do very light use, mind you, only newpipe, WhatsApp, signal, banking and light browsing, using microG and not standard gapps).

I mentioned before, there was quite a battery drainage, above the usual, the culprit was probably Signal's background service, hence gapps is deactivated, it uses a primitive form of delivering push notification ( staying active all the time in background). I wish I could use gapps push to deliver just like standard gapps, but well...)

Only minor bug I found is auto brightness not working properly. Sometimes when. I go out I. the sun the screen stays barely visible, don't know if there's something to do with the options I chose in crdroid customization thing.

That's it for now. Cheers.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Aqueduct5231:
Double post
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] kea_TLT:
Hello, and thanks for the ROM. It really feels like "lineage with an extra configuration menu", I like it quite a lot so far.

The install is fresh, so I will see how it goes in the long run, but so far so good. I don't use advanced features on my phones (no rooting, no banking, no NFC...) but everything I need seems to be working fine.(wifi/data/GPS...)

Only two things I noted :

- there is a menu for defining the per-app refresh rate. This is nice. However I haven't found a way to set the default refresh rate globally. This is not a big deal, but I would like to limit to 60Hz globally in an easy way.

- after flashing rom and NikGapps, and connecting to my google account, I had a google warning for new connection fom a Yu Yukera phone. Since it was from my actual location, I guess this was really my phone, only incorrectly detected. Again, not a deal breaker, but this can look suspicious.

Regarding the install itself :

After reading the comments on this thread (and being tired with adb sideload, and not really linking the official recovery), I chose to install rom and gapps using the latest orangefox recovery from the local thread (https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-12...e-orangefox-recovery-project-r11-1_1.4635482/), rather than following the 1st post procedure. It did work fine.

I simply followed instructions from orangefox wiki for an A/B install :

- format data partition just before and after flashing the rom

- when selecting the rom to flash, checked the "re-install orangefox after flashing"

I then flashed the nikgapps package dowloaded straight from the rom page

crDroid.net - Download crDroid v10 for Redmi Note 11 (spes)

official crDroid v10 for Redmi Note 11 (spes)

crdroid.net

As I said, so far so good. Everything seems to be working fine, and I realy like the ROM.

Thanks again for this vanilla one. Much appreciated.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
Hi, just got this phone new unopened for 110 EUR. Previous phone is a Galaxy S2 running AICP :)

So haven't had time to read up on everything, but at first i thought that 168 hour wait to 'unlock bootloader' was a joke, but it isn't?

Also i remember reading something about anti rollback etc, is there something i need to do about that?

Also i assume i can flash back original ROM from the xiaomi.eu site right?

My aim is to run crDroid without gapps, and be able to use banking apps and NFC payments, if it's possible.

Also is a sdcard a must when flashing, or can i use internal storage?

Thx, i'll try to report my progress here..
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] timo0816:
Hi all,

I tried to install this new crDroid via TWRP but it didn't work. Maybe someone could help me?

While installing the .zip-file an error occurs: "Error installing zip file '/external_sd/crDroidAndroid14.zip' ".

Do you have any idea what the problem might be? Flashing an other ROM was sucessful but I'd like to install crDroid.

Thank you for your help!
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
Re-read the new install instructions again.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Aqueduct5231:
There's an option in the quick toggle settings to set the refresh rate, there's auto (switches between 60 and 90 like MIUI, based on use) 60 and 90. Works fine!

@topic: found another bug, the screen always reset my night light mode and color adjustments, every time the screen turns off. Pretty odd, downloading the latest February update now to see if anything changes.

How can I log the behavior to report the bug? Is this a known bug? Noticed that when using DC dimming and the brightness get really low the night mode and color adjustments are gone too.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ManuD_Linux:
Hello,

Thank you very much for this ROM. It works quite well, and it has the good idea to manage fingerprints correctly (my banking application works again thanks to it :-) ).

On the other hand, there remains a major bug: impossible to activate NFC (nothing happens if I click on the tile, and Google Wallet cannot activate it either). However, I have a spesn (with NFC chip which worked with the previous ROM).

Fresh and clean installation from CrDroid recovery, everything else seems to work (sorry, I haven't tested VoWifi or WPA-3 yet, I'll get back to you after more tests).

Do you have a clue for this NFC problem?

Thanks in advance.

Manu D.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] NeoPreacher:
Did you flash spesn firmware package afterwards? In some cases it was necessary to get nfc working.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ManuD_Linux:
My bad ! I got fooled: in the Redmi that I had in the past (RMN10-sweet for example), it was the same firmware for the version with and without NFC. But there is definitely a firmware for spes, and another for spesn. Anyway, I installed the correct firmware, and it works!!! Thanks for your help :-)
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] reddie:
Nice rom, thank you. I installed MicroG but can't get signature spoofing to work. Can't find an option in the crdroid menu. Also MicroG didn't notify for permission. And can't also set the "android.permission.FAKE_PACKAGE_SIGNATURE" manualy on the store app. Somebody got a clue?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] joma227:
Read post 50. I did it exactly like described, and all worked flawlessly. No other recovery for ROM (important).

Good luck.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] reddie:
Yes, it works flawless. Think my earlier install of microg was user scope and not systemwide. Thank you.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] kumethe:
There's no parallel space left until version 9.9. It's very sad.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] James_patageul:
Hi,

Spoiler content hidden.

Prior to follow the install steps mentioned in post one,

Do we need to unblock the bootloader ?

yes as

Do we need to unblock the bootloader ?

yes as

sudo fastboot oem device-info

will return

Which button combo bring the bootloader on this phone ?

edit: from shutdown state, PWR + VOL UP bring to a screen like this

BTW what is the Safe Mode ?

https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-07889/

But if you have a more complete answer I'm all ears :)

Thanks.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] helloyello:
I'm a long time LOS user (exclusively vanilla releases without GAPPS/MicroG) and no experience with crDroid. I got curious about crDroid by looking at this thread and reading some external info about it. Now, since LOS is not really officially supported and there are some HW (mainly back cameras) support issues with it, I thought I might give crDroid a try.

I own a Note 11 EU version with NFC and currently running LOS on it.

Was wondering if crDroid is fully functional on it, that's if all HW is recognized (WiFi/BT/NFC/Cameras,etc.) )and if I only need to flash crDroid or if I also need to (somehow) upgrade the stock firmware. Before flashing LOS I updated the stock MIUI 13 to the latest (that was last year in spring and it was a prerequisite for LOS).

Not sure what kernel is crDroid using - I mean, is it the stock kernel just copied from MIUI or a custom compilation.

Last but not least, as said I'm a LOS Vanilla fan and quite a power user, that's rooting it, firewalling it (afwall), "aggressively" greenify-ing all the unused apps, installing ViperFX and customizing a lot of other stuff. Not being familiar with crDroid, I'm afraid that I might get into some issues with it (its customizations) not allowing me a "free hand" to "butcher" it according to my preferences.

And I prefer using TWRP as recovery, hope it doesn't conflict with crDroid.

Any answers/inputs are highly appreciated. :)
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] joma227:
Read post 50. I did it exactly like described, and all worked flawlessly. Only crDroid-recovery for ROM (important).

Good luck.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] aspm0104:
why fast charging isn't working on my redmi note 11?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] PinguiNUX:
Hi, I happen to have a very strange bug with the latest version of crdroid. It turns out that at certain times the crdroid launcher crashes and makes the mobile stop working properly. Not allowing me to switch to other apps in the background, among other things.

I tried installing PearLauncher, as it is my favorite launcher and the one I use regularly. But I can see that there are functions that still need the crdroid launcher to be running in the background. The only solution I have found is to force close the CrDroid Home process and restarting it again seems to fix the problem for a while. Do you have a permanent fix for this problem or will it be fixed in an upcoming crdroid build?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] James_patageul:
Hi,

I've unlocked my bootloader.. ( BTY OMG ! )

in post 1 we can read:

Why the need to reboot in bootloader ? Furthermore the next command fastboot boot ... will not work while being under bootloader.. ? is there something I miss ?

Thanks.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
crDroid installs its own recovery. You can boot to the crDroid recovery.

First time installation:

Take a backup of important data

Download recovery from the above link

Reboot to bootloader (not fastbootd)

Flash recovery using fastboot flash boot boot-crdroid-v10-spes-yyyymmdd.img

Reboot to recovery using fastboot reboot recovery

run adb sideload C:\path\to\crDroidAndroid-14.0-yyyymmdd-spes-v10.x.zip

If you want gApps, reboot to recovery when prompted, then run adb sideload C:\path\to\gapps.zip

Wipe data

Reboot and enjoy

If the fastboot reboot recovery step does not go to recovery, then fastboot reboot and press and hold the up-volume key to enter recovery while it reboots.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
Hi, i have same issue with "Reboot to bootloader (not fastbootd)"

I connect USB cable, power off phone, and power on with volume up + power.

It goes to MIUI Recovery 5.0, but there is no "Reboot to Bootloader" option?

Please advice

edit: or is this dumb question.. Is the 'Main Menu' with the 4 options displayed the correct mode?

because this guide says:

Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to highlight Reboot to Bootloader and then press the Power button.

edit2: ahh, figured it out. Here id for anyone struggling with the OP:

First boot to fastboot (volume down + power button)

Then install crDroid recovery with

fastboot flash boot boot-crdroid-v10.2-spes-20240314.img

then reboot into recovery with

fastboot reboot recovery

that's where i am ATM

And next steps, when you're in crDroid recovery, if you do

adb devices

Then at first you should see:

List of devices attached
53901667 unauthorized

Then (from memory) you need to 'enable ADB' in crDroid recovery. Then

adb devices

should show

List of devices attached
53901667 recovery

Then, as you do

adb sideload crDroidAndroid-14.0-20240314-spes-v10.2.zip
adb: sideload connection failed: closed
adb: trying pre-KitKat sideload method...
adb: pre-KitKat sideload connection failed: closed

You need to choose 'Apply Update'

then adb sideload crDroidAndroid-14.0-20240314-spes-v10.2.zip

should work.. The instructions in OP are just way incomplete

Edit3: Now i have crDroid installed, initial impressions are great, i'm happy i decided to try it.

But install instructions should be rewritten, as basically you will install nothing by following the OP.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
Yes, the install instructions in this thread ARE way off! :D

Hold volume down and power button - fastboot

Hold volume up and power button - recovery

Get out of "unauthorized" mode.

1. adb kill-server

2. turn off USB Debugging

3. wait 5 seconds

4. reconnect phone

5. enable USB debugging again

You can easily verify when sideload is enabled in adb with this crDroid recovery:

Run "adb devices" in adb, the "enable ADB" shows "recovery." Sideload fails.

With "apply update" and "apply from ADB", you see "sideload." Proceed with your sideload.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
I got out of this by enabling ADB in crDroid recovery
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
Agreed, in case you are on any recovery, perhaps TWRP, OrangeFox, another custom recovery etc and it does not work.

This is what I see when I boot into crDroid recovery: (12/28/23)

platform-tools>adb devices

List of devices attached

6269bdc7 unauthorized

This is what I can get in system instead of unauthorized:

platform-tools>adb devices

List of devices attached

6269bdc7 device

This when "enable ADB" in that recovery:

platform-tools>adb devices

List of devices attached

6269bdc7 recovery

This with TWRP in ramdisk and sideload enabled (normal): (REQUIRED MODE FOR SIDELOAD)

platform-tools>adb devices

List of devices attached

6269bdc7 sideload
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
Ah, good point.

Then as the install progresses, i remember some people talking about it stops at 46 something %.. well in crDroid recovery, that's when it asks if you want to install something else etc.. and when i say 'no' then install completes.

So clearly crDroid is naturally designed to be used with crDroid recovery.. But it has no backup etc options, so i'm looking to change recovery at some point as well..
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
Right, 47% is when it always terminates as complete. No idea why it never goes higher! crDroid recovery does wait for you to answer instead of just terminating, which is strange.

I do not like that recovery. It typically spits out errors all the time, and recovery errors are frightening!

Agreed on the crDroid ROM+crDroid Recovery match. On other ROMs and issues, errors pop up a lot.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
in crDroid recovery, that's when it moves from step 1/2 to step 2/2 (and asks if you want to install something else) iirc.. so again it's pretty logical in crDroid recovery, but clearly confusing in other recoveries..
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
It's the Gapps. Other ROMs include them, but seeing a lot more these days giving us the option which bundle we choose to install.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
I used to enjoy TWRP exclusively until it stopped always decrypting the newer encryption schemes. OrangeFox, which takes a little extra time to get used to, handles that. It also offers a bit more options which I have found are very fun to use.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Foo Bar:
The only working workaround to get stable WiFi is to disable Bluetooth. 😒
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Sheist!:
Interesting. I always leave BT off.

The link below only mentions resetting but not disabling BT. (i.e. "After that, select Reset WiFi, Mobile & Bluetooth")
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] ImRyan:
I'm facing a graphical bug with the notification panel. The notifications just don't appear while in landscape mode. Also, apps don't expand properly around the notch.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
Hi, 2 quick noob questions.. the links in the OP all link to SPES, no SPESN that i can find.

I have the option to enable NFC, but i can't test it with anything yet.. somewhere in the thread there's a post where someone says i need to install something for NFC, but i can't find anything about that in OP.. So do i have working NFC, and no need to install anything?

I've tested Osmand, and GPS works fine. I don't want any google code at all, but what would i need microG for?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
Oh and instead of rooting and running afwall+, i've been trying out RethinkDNS, and i must say, i'm in love.

I use a wireguard VPN, and that works apart from a bug in RethinkDNS wireguard settings for DNS servers. But instead of using DNS over wg, i just use a DNS server that provides DNS over https or DNS over TLS for now.

One of the main advantages is you can have your banking apps not use VPN in settings, no need to root, and just a great app for adblockiing, firewall and VPN all in one. I remember the weeks i spent tinkering with afwall+, setting options for hundreds of apps.. never again.

Tunneling through local VPN instead of root + ipfilter is a much better solution for android imo..
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Elinx:
imho all custom rom's are spes/spesN. Only the Xiaomi FW differ.

For testing only, you can install some nfc reading app.

Such an app uses the sensor and can read data from an nfc chip.

Some apps only do work with Google play services enabled,

MicroG is acting if an app demand this, but only then.

From wikipedia:

Unlike Google Play Services, MicroG does not track user activity on the device, and users can selectively enable and disable specific API features.

Depending what apps are installed by users, user activity may still be tracked by Google.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
I can confirm NFC is working. Aurora was down last day or two, so i was unable to install the public transport card reading app that's available

Aurora is now back up, and lo and behold, i can read the info from the card just fine. Excellent.

Ya, i had forgotten about microG.. Trying to avoid apps that need anything google, and so far seems to be ok.

Also got ofox installed, and very impressed with it, much nicer than the old tired TWRP..

All in all now i got a new phone with a large 6.5" oled screen, NFC, LineageOS, dual SIM, working wireguard VPN with ODOH dns, firewall, adblocker, banking apps with working fingerprint.. 5000 mAH battery, all for 110 EUR.. not bad, many people pay 500 EUR for that.

edit, and NOT rooted.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Elinx:
Maybe you can write a how to guide

here

with more detail steps for other less technical people ?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
damn, my biggest mistake is not saving my adb and fastboot commands, because it was not easy in the sense, that i tried alot of commands, until i figured it out. But you are correct, i need to try to document it.

I can't recreate it because my phone is now in 24/7 use. But i will try.

I will start thinking about writing a guide. The thing is, the process is different depending on if user has custom recovery or not at the beginning. My guide will be for user that has nothing but stock phone straight from factory.

I can't say when, but at some point yes, i want to help others by writing a complete guide on how to turn a brand new unused Redmi Note 11 into the beast i currently have. Stand by.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] likhon02:
I don't think auto refresh rate is working, it's always staying at 90hz when selected.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] Foo Bar:
Turning BT off is listed as point #15 in that link solved temporary the WiFI problem.

Don't remember how I get to turn off BT to see if is has an effect on WiFI; but it's working on my device.

But that's, definitively, not a True solution, only a workaround ... which highly degrade phone usage (e.g unable to stream music to BT headset/speaker using Wifi connection.

Have you seen any benefit in resetting Reset WiFi, Mobile & Bluetooth ?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
someone said there is a tile for auto refresh in quick settings, i have it, set to 'Auto' but haven't yet verified if it actually works.. so edit you quick setting tiles (or whatever they're called, i dunno, i'm a n00b), set it to auto, and enable the on screen refresh rate display to verify, and please report back

edit: afaik there is a way to enable on screen display of refresh rate in developer options or something..
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
been thinking about this, and so sorry for not documenting every step. I have no clue how to reproduce. I have a bash history of all the commands i tried, until it worked.. i remember starting with fastboot then bla bla bla

i remember after i flashed crdroid, and managed to boot into crdroid recovery, in there i had to enable fastboot, and 'apply update' etc etc

i think at this point i'm gonna try to post my raw unedited bash history, and let others help figuring it out
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] likhon02:
I already tested this, other than on AOD the refresh rate always stays at 90hz, the auto mode doesn't work. And since it locks AOD at 60hz it's draining battery really fast, making the AOD practically unusable.

Edit: Typo
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] emyaqin:
Does this ROM support fast charging with the included 33W charger?
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] joma227:
Yes, but only with 23 W for me
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] James_patageul:
Hi,

Did someone already enabled root with this ROM ?

is this way : https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-root-redmi-note-11.4539979/post-88225649 will work with the recovery.img provided by CrDroid ?

Thanks.
[Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn)] postafoa:
Sorry, what does AOD mean? I seem to have forgotten how to get into Developer mode, where to find it? I'd like to test mine

Also, does anyone know how the built in weather service works? Are there 3rd party weather apps that use it?

I've been testing 'Weawow', and can't get it to auto-update.

Other questions i have, without any gapps, do i need to install UnifiedNLP? OsmAnd works, but in Weawow i only get an empty dialogue with 'ok' when i try to enable current location..

As you may notice i'm getting old, and so much have changed since i played around with my Galaxy S2 :D