Full Android 10 Discussion post. Root, Otas, ROMs Mods and questions - Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion

Alright so I'm not sure if we have no Mods on this thread anymore, but everything is a mess.
? So let's use this post for everything Pixel 2 Android 10. Links to beta roms.ect. Discussion questions. If you find a link a link to beta ROM post it here and I will update the reserved threads underneath with the link. Same goes for any links issues and mods. The three reserved threads will be updated! Thanks

Current Working Root Process.
As of November 2019 all you have to do is Fastboot boot twrp.img and then hit cancel if you already have a password set and Adb Push filename.zip to the /mnt folder and install from there (mnt folder is located one directory up from the main encrypted Twrp file directory)
Will update if needed

Beta and Final Roms
Lineagehttps://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/development/rom-lineage-os-17-t3984909
CrDroidhttps://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/development/rom-crdroid-t3985363/amp/
Pixel Dusthttps://sourceforge.net/projects/pixeldustproject/files/ota/taimen/

Reserved for kernels

Magisk Modules not on Official Repo
I did not create any of these Modules. All credit goes to the respective creator. (Some of the links I can't find anymore!)
Magisk_Module_VrthemerAccent https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/android-10-accents-mod-t3996755
Ram Manager Seems to fix the memory leak on 10

Random Mods and Stuffs
RCS Enablehttps://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/enable-google-rcs-chat-messaging-phone-t3991937
Viper4Android Instructions right now are a bit whacky, first install V4A from xda labs, run the app restart twice install audio modification library from Magisk restart, and it says V4A is installed but never says it's processing so take that how you will

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[HOWTO][LP][Xposed]Xposed framework on YotaPhone 2 LP

NOTE:
This post is/was only relevant for users of the original modded stock recovery for YP2. For the newer & better TWRP recovery for YotaPhone 2 installing unsigned packages such as Xposed framework is not an issue.
Please note that the Xposed version below is outdated, Xposed alpha 4 is available. See Xposed for Lollipop thread.
Old post content:
Not exactly a proper development thread, but posting it here anyway because of the relation with the modded recovery, ad the slightly technical angle.
Xposed framework for Lollipop allows you to install modules that tweak/change many aspects of Android. It's pretty powerful as it can hook into existing software and change it's functionality. The version referred to in this post is an alpha version.
Therefore:
Warning: I recommend you don't install this unless you're a nerd. It's not yet stable, and may cause trouble (such as boot-loops).
Also: by the time you read this there may be newer versions, so read the Xposed thread for updates.
Background
The modded recovery image allows to install software signed by either Yota Devices (such as ota update zips) or signed with testkeys, but it does not allow to flash UNsigned zips. Many flashable zips are signed with testkeys (like SuperSU) but rovo89's Xposed flashable zip for LP in the current 20150430 version are unsigned, so we can't flash them as-is.
Flashing it anyway:
There's two ways: the harder and slightly educational way (useful for e.g. when new Xposed versions are released) and the lazy but convenient way.
1) Signing the Xposed framework zip yourself:
You need:
- signapk.jar plus test key and certificate
Get SignApk.jar from somewhere (build it from AOSP source, or download a zip from this thread (I used zipaligner 1.2, linux). This zip contains other stuff, but we need testkey.pk8, testkey.x509.pem and signapk.jar
- Xposed framework zip for LP 5.0 (xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430.zip) from the official thread from here
- java environment (JDK or JRE)
To sign the file put all files in one dir (including xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430.zip) and run:
Code:
java -jar signapk.jar -w testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430.zip xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430_signed.zip
You just created xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430_signed.zip that you can flash.
2) Using a pre-Signed zipfile:
I attached a testkey-signed version of rovo89's file xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430.zip to this post for convenience, so you can skip the steps above.
Steps to install the Xposed framework for LP
1) put device in fastboot/download mode and boot the modded recovery image (see recovery thread)
2) choose "apply update from ADB" from recovery menu
Code:
adb sideload <yourpath>/xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430_signed.zip
3) reboot
4) choose allow 'unknown sources' in settings->security
5) copy the file XposedInstaller_3.0-alpha2.apk to your phone (or scan the QR code on the Xposed page to download this file to your phone directly.
6) use a file manager (like ES File Explorer, or the built-in Cabinet) to browse to and open XposedInstaller_3.0-alpha2.apk and install it.
Now you can download Xposed modules through the Xposed Installer app. I tried GravityBox [LP] (make sure you select the right version!) to change the launcher grid to 5x5 instead of 4x4. After a reboot that worked. I'm not saying that using GravityBox is safe, they warn that it may cause trouble with non-standard ROM's (such as ours).
Please not that I can't/won't provide any support for Xposed itself, please see the relevant Xposed threads for that.
Credits:
rovo89, author of the Xposed Framework
nice one, many thanks
Does anyone have then latest version please that's signed for this device
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read the start topic good, every thing you need is in there with links
Gojira-r32 said:
read the start topic good, every thing you need is in there with links
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Which version of xposed is for yotaphone I see a few different versions on the xposed thread. Link From the op
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I used xposed-v68-sdk21-arm.zip just two days ago, and signed it myself according to the instructions.
It seems to play well, at least for two days
I just booted TWRP and sideloaded it, I never flashed the TWRP.
Had a little mess getting the driver to install in windows, when TWRP sideloads, it had a new identity in the device manager and I was unable to make accept the drivers I had. So I made a little manual edit in the .inf file from the yotaphone flashtool package, and then was able to load the driver needed. Google was my friend, but I can paste the change here later if someone want it.
Those who are using xposed do you notice any long freeze on the epd and reboots.
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adamo86 said:
Those who are using xposed do you notice any long freeze on the epd and reboots.
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Nope. I am running latest Xposed framework with gravitybox and youtube adaway. No crashes or freezes, but the battery life does fluctuate quite a bit sometimes. But I think that that is because of Lollipop.
No issues with xposed here either. Running alpha4 I believe.
Installed but not active.. That's what i get! Why is thaT?
Thanks!
I signed the last version of xposed using the method in the first post, and flashed (file attached) using TWRP. no issues so far.
no need to say, make sure you backup first!
Bootloop
I have accidentally flashed the xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430_signed.zip...so my phone stuck in bootloop. How can I uninstall it?
Wanderess said:
I have accidentally flashed the xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430_signed.zip...so my phone stuck in bootloop. How can I uninstall it?
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SOLVED. Stock rom (4.4.3 HK) flashed with Yota Flasher. After this everything went smoothly.
Oficial Xposed running with no problems, well just one named Lollipop
Jeopardy said:
Nope. I am running latest Xposed framework with gravitybox and youtube adaway. No crashes or freezes, but the battery life does fluctuate quite a bit sometimes. But I think that that is because of Lollipop.
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The same with me, Lollipop because using the EPD is so much better, otherwise I would happily be on KitKat, battery life on Lollipop is awfull, I also have the Xposed installed the official one with no problems, running some Modules to prevent battery from draining as much as possible in this Google Sucking Lollipop...

Phoenix OS for PC - Project POC - [v1.1.0] [Pre-rooted] [Busybox] [CM Apps]

I present to you
Project POC - Phoenix OS Custom
I spend countless nights developing roms, awesome mods, and scripts, if you wish to support my work and future developments you can donate to me via the link here!
Features:
1.Pre-rooted with SuperSU 2.76
2.Busybox
3.CM File Manager (root access to files)
4.Deodexed
5.Adaway
Changelog for Project POC
V1.1.0
First Build
Added SuperSU 2.76
Added Busybox
Added CM File Manager
Added Deodex
Added Adaway
Install Instructions:
1. Extract Project POC
2. Run Phoenix OS Installation Tool
3. Select desired install location: Hard Disk or USB
4. Select target drive and partition
5. Press next and choose data partition size and continue to allow the installer to finish
6. Copy system.img from the POC zip you extracted to the install location (eg. C:\PhoenixOS\)
Downloads:
Google Drive
32-bit only:
V1.1.0 https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-mpriMWe2WUcjhhbnZXNzdYUHM
Credits:
PhoenixOS for providing us with an awesome OS
@Chainfire for SuperSU
@Stericson for Busybox
@mrRobinson for Adaway
Android (Google) for Android
CyanogenMod Team for the apps​
I spend countless nights developing roms, awesome mods, and scripts, if you wish to support my work and future developments you can donate to me via the link here!
I am trying to install on ASUS T100, no windows. I get usb stick made and it just boots to GNU GRUB grub> command line. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Gary
I'm guessing this breaks OTA of official phoenix OS, but do let me know if my assumption is incorrect
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I'm guessing this breaks OTA of official phoenix OS, but do let me know if my assumption is incorrect
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I'm not entirely sure of this, but it could possibly have broken the ability to update via OTA.
It would make sense that OTA Updates won't work due to foreign files (SU, CM APPS) in the system partition.
Does it replace win bootloader with grub?

[Honor 8 Nougat General Info/Guides]

So I've been getting lots of different questions about how to get this and that on android 7.0 nougat so to make it easier for everyone to find ill create this thread.
1. TWRP
Is twrp available for N? If so where can I find it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/how-to/twrp-3-0-2-0-n-t3506947
2. ROOT
Oh cool now I have twrp. So how can I root?
Download phh r275 version and flash
Download and install Material phh apk: Release post
Now you should be good to go. If any issues feel free to ask here or in phh official thread.
3. BUSYBOX
User friendly zip flash this and the below steps isn't needed!
Flashable zip (1.25.1) : https://mega.nz/#!zlRm3S4B!9rAtfi0wI8oFu6xjJITgF0dRwV21UPsxvZQZzMo6VXk
This one is a bit tricky. If you run root. But
Download jrummy's busybox on Gplay.
Select installation folder to /system/xbin or if u don't want to touch system folder use /sbin if available. U can replace jrummy''s busybox with stericsson version if you like it better. But you must have installed jrummys version first if you're booted into android. Else stericsson busybox might have issues installing. Or u can use zips which contains busybox Google busybox flashable.
4. VIPER
More user friendly if using this zip the below steps should only need se Linux mode changer!
Flashable zip: https://mega.nz/#!f8wlzIrB!vVCAv-xqWB8lOrcQTgIyFL0WS7MFsE9iFb08E1YKV2Y
Is quite a mess to get working. You need se Linux mode set to permissive. Flash guitarheroes version of v4a (2.5.0.5) once flashed you need to replace the audio effects in /vendor/etc/audio_effects else you'll get I/O driver installation failed. Copy the .so files to /system/lib and /system/lib64 and set correct permission. If you have wrong busybox message. Try different versions of busybox but I use latest from stericsson and it works great. Hope u get it working.
Oh and don't forget to allow sd storage access or you'll get driver I/O error as well. And se Linux changed to permissive use se Linux mode changer for it. It works great with phh!
5. MAGISK
As it seems to be now. Magisk won't work due to loop issues on boot. And mount seems to have losetup fail 1 on mounting a .img while booted.
6. Xposed
Not yet available. Be patient rovo needs time we can wait for him
7. comes soon.
More stuff.
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Updated busybox and v4a zip is found here https://mega.nz/#F!HlpzlaZL!wGNoJinVPZL0YiBcdbLlKA
V4a should be more easy installed shouldn't give you driver I/O error anymore.
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Updated op with links.
V4a zip more user friendly.
Same goes for busybox. No more struggle
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Any updates on xposed?

[Q] any PH1 rom with no GAPPS?

Hi All,
I am interested in any ROM, preferably based on LOS, that has no GAPPS pre-installed?
Is there any such? nougat, oreo, and whatever P is... doesn't matter.
A follow-up question for the more technically advanced than I: why is this such a problem for PH1? I believe the PIXEL phones also have A/B partitions, and are supported by LOS
Thanks!
lleo_ said:
Hi All,
I am interested in any ROM, preferably based on LOS, that has no GAPPS pre-installed?
Is there any such? nougat, oreo, and whatever P is... doesn't matter.
A follow-up question for the more technically advanced than I: why is this such a problem for PH1? I believe the PIXEL phones also have A/B partitions, and are supported by LOS
Thanks!
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The number of developers fixing issues on the pixel vs this phone is astounding...
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The number of developers fixing issues on the pixel vs this phone is astounding...
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I do recognize that, but given similarities between devices, would not be possible to adopt the work done by those developers. Granted that I ask this with the knowledge of a noob.
To follow up are you saying that there is no such as GAPPS-less ROM for PH1?
lleo_ said:
I do recognize that, but given similarities between devices, would not be possible to adopt the work done by those developers. Granted that I ask this with the knowledge of a noob.
To follow up are you saying that there is no such as GAPPS-less ROM for PH1?
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There are... But they come and go as far as updates and such...
The demand is for Google... And moar features without losing Google...
Now... What you can do/try is wander over to the Project Trebble area... I would assume that you will find a plethora of development...
You're gonna be wading in some unknown territory... And it'll be a mystery as to what works... And whether it's fixable... Good luck
EDIT: or... You can magisk yourself... And try NanoMod... I think that disables a ton of Google stuff and puts FOSS stuff in it's place...
Sir! Thank You for your post. At first I thought it was a joke, but I learned something today. The concept and related work of project Treble bypassed me. I have already a GApps-less LOS on my Ph1. Again thanks!
Don't know if this applies, but lots of ppl are successfully running GSIs on the Essential.
Maybe some of them are GAPP-less?
@lleo_ another thing you can always do, is run Stock Android and Debloat it and run it Gapp Free, just like any custom rom...
As they say YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary), and I found Stock Oreo to be more stable on the Essential, so I debloated it, made it Deodex and patched for Signature Spoofing and of course Gapp Free. I still have the Gboard, Contacts, Messeges, and Phone, but these can be removed and replaced easily, any and everything Google can be taken out.
See the screen shot...
DoR3M3 said:
@lleo_ another thing you can always do, is run Stock Android and Debloat it and run it Gapp Free, just like any custom rom...
As they say YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary), and I found Stock Oreo to be more stable on the Essential, so I debloated it, made it Deodex and patched for Signature Spoofing and of course Gapp Free. I still have the Gboard, Contacts, Messeges, and Phone, but these can be removed and replaced easily, any and everything Google can be taken out.
See the screen shot...
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Hey can you explain how to debloat, is there a script for it. How do you patch it and deodex it.
Thanks
arjunv said:
Hey can you explain how to debloat, is there a script for it. How do you patch it and deodex it.
Thanks
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These steps below, you're probably going to wonder, why do I need to Deodex and Signature Spoof just to debloat? Good point, you don't, but then you can only get so far away from Google in your system by not doing this. The point to this method is to have Signature Spoofing support in Android, where you can better utilize microg support, to have it as the alternative instead of Google.
The Deodex and Nanodroid-patcher support, only need to be performed if you are running Stock Android, or a ROM that has not been Deodex and doesn't support Signature Spoofing. This also doesn't have to be done, if you still want to run the Google Services/Framework.
If you only want to Debloat, then follow the Debloat section below.
For the Deodex, YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary), but it's been working great for me, so here goes!
I did this on Stock Oreo 8.1.0 which has both odex and vdex files in /system/framework, so I followed the VDEX method mentioned below.
This is going to be easy if you're a Linux User/Geek, if you are running Windows and have never done anything like this, and if you have both odex and vdex files on your phone in /system/framework, then I can do this for you if you want, unless you want to get into learning this.
If you want me to, then in TWRP, click Mount and click on System at the top to mount it and then run this command in the command prompt, I'm assuming you have adb/fastboot installed...
adb pull /system/framework framework If that doesn't work, it typically ends up being, adb pull /system/system/framework framework
I'm assuming your device is arm64, so then look in the directory; framework/oat/arm64/ or /arm, and attach the services.vdex file and I'll patch it for you.
Deodex & Signature Spoofing
1. Check /system/framework, do you see both .odex and .vdex files?
2. If you have both .odex and .vdex files follow the guide under VDEX, if you only have .odex files, then follow the ODEX section. Don't be confused by the guide as only having either services.vdex or services.odex. You are looking to see if all the files are one or the other or both.
https://gitlab.com/Nanolx/NanoDroid/blob/master/doc/DeodexServices.md
3. If you have both files and need to follow the VDEX method in Windows, then you'll need cygwin as stated on the vdexExtractor Github, and install zlib-devel from the cygwin installer. cygwin as stated on the site is a collection of GNU and Open Source tools, this allows you to compile the vdexExtractor source in Windows into the running program.
https://www.cygwin.com/
4. If you have to do the ODEX method the baksmali.jar and smali.jar are already built, there's a download for them on the GitHub page, and you'll need to have Java JRE installed.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html
Whether I'm patching it, or you follow one of the methods I've described, once this is done, you'll need to download the latest NanoDroid-patcher. This is what patches the Deodex ROM to apply signature spoofing support.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nanomod-5-0-20170405-microg-t3584928 - Stable Download (Nanolx)
Be sure to also grab NanoDroid-fdroid if you don't have F-droid installed. You might want to also grab NanoDroid-microG while you're at it, if you want to go for a real system Google Debloat too, but any concerns, or issues, please post on Setialpha's NanoDroid post for any microg support.
As soon as you're done with the Deodex steps, at the bottom the tutorials clearly state; unmount /system and flash the NanoDroid-Patcher, so uncheck System that you checked before in Mount, and now install/flash NanoDroid-patcher, TWRP > Install
If the device is not rooted, then make sure to root it with Magisk. Personally I find it best with the Essential to now boot to the bootloader, then boot back into TWRP. In TWRP flash NanoDroid-fdroid if you grabbed it, then the boot.img and then Magisk, then boot into the System.
Debloating Apps Systemlessly
1. Open Magisk Manager - Downloads - search for Debloater, then you should see Debloater (Terminal Emulator).
2. Reboot
3. Now you'll need a terminal emulator in Android because Debloater (Terminal Emulator) runs from the command line, it doesn't have a GUI. I recommend using Termux, it's a very powerful terminal emulator with lots of things going on about it. If you didn't install F-Droid as I mentioned before, then you should of noticed on the NanoDroid download link NanoDroid-fdroid, download this and flash/install it in TWRP.
4. Now with F-Droid, open it, go to Settings and turn on Expert mode and check Privileged Extension, then close and reopen F-Droid. Next, search for and install Termux.
5. Open Termux and at the command prompt type su for superuser access. On a side note, if you don't know, or have never used Termux, press and hold Vol UP on the phone and tap q on the keyboard which will give you some short cut options. But you'll want to go online to their Wiki and learn about the power of Termux.
6. Now simply type debloat and remove what you want. Remember if you make a mistake, you have Option 4 to reinstall what you removed by mistake.
That's all there is to Deodex, Signature Spoof Patching and Debloating apps systemlessly in Android.
If the VDEX/ODEX methods don't work for some strange reason, then you'll want to explore using SuperR's Kitchen to Deodex the rom, and most people recommend you get the donate version for better features and support.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...dows-linux-superr-s-kitchen-v3-0-0-0-t3601702
Good Luck
DoR3M3 said:
These steps below, you're probably going to wonder, why do I need to Deodex and Signature Spoof just to debloat? Good point, you don't, but then you can only get so far away from Google in your system by not doing this. The point to this method is to have Signature Spoofing support in Android, where you can better utilize microg support, to have it as the alternative instead of Google.
The Deodex and Nanodroid-patcher support, only need to be performed if you are running Stock Android, or a ROM that has not been Deodex and doesn't support Signature Spoofing. This also doesn't have to be done, if you still want to run the Google Services/Framework.
If you only want to Debloat, then follow the Debloat section below.
For the Deodex, YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary), but it's been working great for me, so here goes!
I did this on Stock Oreo 8.1.0 which has both odex and vdex files in /system/framework, so I followed the VDEX method mentioned below.
This is going to be easy if you're a Linux User/Geek, if you are running Windows and have never done anything like this, and if you have both odex and vdex files on your phone in /system/framework, then I can do this for you if you want, unless you want to get into learning this.
If you want me to, then in TWRP, click Mount and click on System at the top to mount it and then run this command in the command prompt, I'm assuming you have adb/fastboot installed...
adb pull /system/framework framework If that doesn't work, it typically ends up being, adb pull /system/system/framework framework
I'm assuming your device is arm64, so then look in the directory; framework/oat/arm64/ or /arm, and attach the services.vdex file and I'll patch it for you.
Deodex & Signature Spoofing
1. Check /system/framework, do you see both .odex and .vdex files?
2. If you have both .odex and .vdex files follow the guide under VDEX, if you only have .odex files, then follow the ODEX section. Don't be confused by the guide as only have either services.vdex or services.odex. You are looking to see if all the files are one or the other or both.
https://gitlab.com/Nanolx/NanoDroid/blob/master/doc/DeodexServices.md
3. If you have both files and need to follow the VDEX method in Windows, then you'll need cygwin as stated on the vdexExtractor Github, and install zlib-devel from the cygwin installer. cygwin as stated on the site is a collection of GNU and Open Source tools, this allows you to compile the vdexExtractor source in Windows into the running program.
https://www.cygwin.com/
4. If you have to do the ODEX method the baksmali.jar and smali.jar are already built, there's a download for them on the GitHub page, and you'll need to have Java JRE installed.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html
Whether I'm patching it, or you follow one of the methods I've described, once this is done, you'll need to download the latest NanoDroid-patcher. This is what patches the Deodex ROM to apply signature spoofing support.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nanomod-5-0-20170405-microg-t3584928 - Stable Download (Nanolx)
Be sure to also grab NanoDroid-fdroid if you don't have F-droid installed. You might want to also grab NanoDroid-microG while you're at it, if you want to go for a real system Google Debloat too, but any concerns, or issues, please post on Setialpha's NanoDroid post for any microg support.
As soon as you're done with the Deodex steps, at the bottom the tutorials clearly state; unmount /system and flash the NanoDroid-Patcher, so uncheck System that you checked before in Mount, and now install/flash NanoDroid-patcher, TWRP > Install
If the device is not rooted, then make sure to root it with Magisk. Personally I find it best with the Essential to now boot to the bootloader, then boot back into TWRP. In TWRP flash NanoDroid-fdroid if you grabbed it, then the boot.img and then Magisk, then boot into the System.
Debloating Apps Systemlessly
1. Open Magisk Manager - Downloads - search for Debloater, then you should see Debloater (Terminal Emulator).
2. Reboot
3. Now you'll need a terminal emulator in Android because Debloater (Terminal Emulator) runs from the command line, it doesn't have a GUI. I recommend using Termux, it's a very powerful terminal emulator with lots of things going on about it. If you didn't install F-Droid as I mentioned before, then you should of noticed on the NanoDroid download link NanoDroid-fdroid, download this and flash/install it in TWRP.
4. Now with F-Droid, open it, go to Settings and turn on Expert mode and check Privileged Extension, then close and reopen F-Droid. Next, search for and install Termux.
5. Open Termux and at the command prompt type su for superuser access. On a side note, if you don't know, or have never used Termux, press and hold Vol UP on the phone and tap q on the keyboard which will give you some short cut options. But you'll want to go online to their Wiki and learn about the power of Termux.
6. Now simply type debloat and remove what you want. Remember if you make a mistake, you have Option 4 to reinstall what you removed by mistake.
That's all there is to Deodex, Signature Spoof Patching and Debloating apps systemlessly in Android.
If the VDEX/ODEX methods don't work for some strange reason, then you'll want to explore using SuperR's Kitchen to Deodex the rom, and most people recommend you get the donate version for better features and support.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...dows-linux-superr-s-kitchen-v3-0-0-0-t3601702
Good Luck
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Thank you so much for a detailed post
DoR3M3 said:
@lleo_ another thing you can always do, is run Stock Android and Debloat it and run it Gapp Free, just like any custom rom...
As they say YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary), and I found Stock Oreo to be more stable on the Essential, so I debloated it, made it Deodex and patched for Signature Spoofing and of course Gapp Free. I still have the Gboard, Contacts, Messeges, and Phone, but these can be removed and replaced easily, any and everything Google can be taken out.
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Viper4android driver status abnormal.

Dear brother's I have facing issue with viper4android fx, I have installed from magisk module and install driver but it show status-abnormal, I have seen many videos on youtube and check XDA thread but still same issue.
Pls help me...
wakram001 said:
Dear brother's I have facing issue with viper4android fx, I have installed from magisk module and install driver but it show status-abnormal, I have seen many videos on youtube and check XDA thread but still same issue.
Pls help me...
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Use the guide as in that post (the same can be also found in the XDA V4A general thread):
zgfg said:
There is actually an easier way to fix Viper4Android, follow the original post where the fix was described:
[APP][ALL ROOT SOLUTIONS][6.0+]ViPER4Android FX 2.7
ViPER4Android FX By pittvandewitt and MrWhite214 Introduction Many users are enhancing their smartphone audio experience with the popular ViPER4Android software, but some of us have a hard time installing the driver or they don't like the look...
forum.xda-developers.com
In other words, replace (use TWRP or root explorer like MiXplorer)
/data/adb/modules/ViPER4AndroidFX/post-fs-data.sh
with the attached file (download and unzip) and reboot
Still make sure that Legacy mode in V4A Settings is enabled
AML module makes no harm but it's not needed (unless you install additional audio modules like mi9tpbitrate320.zip)
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In case of installing V4A from scratch:
- install ViPER4Android_FX-v2.7.2.1.zip from Repo (through Magisk) and reboot
- open Viper4Android app and let it install the driver, it will reboot
- replace post-fs-data.sh as above and reboot once again
- open Viper4Android app and enable Legacy mode in its Setrings
- also, don't forget to enable Master limiter for e.g. speaker or headphones
Check the driver status, it must show Status Normal (and Processing Yes when playing nusic)
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I have Xiaomi.eu A11 beta and I regularly update every week when they release (by dirty flashing their new MIUI zip release, wiping Dalwik and Cache and by flashing the new boot img patched by Magisk)
Up to the two weeks ago I had to re-do the relatively complicated procedure for V4A as was described in this thread upon every Xiaomi.eu update
Since two weeks ago when I replaced the post-fs-data.sh as described above, I just dirty flash Xiaomi.eu, apply root/Magisk, and my V4A continues to work as my all other installed Magisk modules (and root apps), with no needs to fix the V4A driver anymore
PS: This 'new' method with the modified post-fs-data.sh is specifically useful for Magisk Canary 22006 since Magisk 22006 has a known bug with processing the sepolicy.rule files (also in /data/adb/modules/ViPER4AndroidFX), and hence the 'old' method from this thread does not work with Magisk 22006 - but the 'new' method does work (I currently use that Magisk 22006)
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Can AML fix this issue...
I can't understand which files I replace.
I am a bigner user of magisk.
wakram001 said:
Can AML fix this issue...
I can't understand which files I replace.
I am a bigner user of magisk.
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In the thread I gave you the link, use of AML was also described. But I'm no more using AML and cannot/won't support you about
In my previous post there is s link to my post with the guide using post-fs-data.sh (sorry, I'm not going to send the link again)
Click on that post and inside you will find post-fs-data.zip.
It was described in details, so once again but only shortly here:
- download the zip, extract post-fs-data.sh
- use your favorite root File Manager (like MiXplorer - google on XDA to find its thread and installation if needed) or use TWRP, Advanced, its File Manager (again, google if needed to learn how to use).
Anyway, those skills and tools will be useful for you in future if you decided to go with Magisk, its modules, etc
- go to /data/adb/modules/Viper4Android FX and rename the existing post-fs-data.sh to post-fs-data.bak (just in case) and paste instead the post-fs-data.sh you extracted from my zip (see screenshot)
-reboot
- open V4A app, go to its settings and enable Legacy mode (again, see the screenshots in my post with the guide)
Dear brother
I have understood what you said, but I can't find zip file from your previous post, one more thing v4a fx working with legacy mode, but when I close legacy mode it cannot support.
Thanks for replying on my post.
zgfg said:
In the thread I gave you the link, use of AML was also described. But I'm no more using AML and cannot/won't support you about
In my previous post there is s link to my post with the guide using post-fs-data.sh (sorry, I'm not going to send the link again)
Click on that post and inside you will find post-fs-data.zip.
It was described in details, so once again but only shortly here:
- download the zip, extract post-fs-data.sh
- use your favorite root File Manager (like MiXplorer - google on XDA to find its thread and installation if needed) or use TWRP, Advanced, its File Manager (again, google if needed to learn how to use).
Anyway, those skills and tools will be useful for you in future if you decided to go with Magisk, its modules, etc
- go to /data/adb/modules/Viper4Android FX and rename the existing post-fs-data.sh to post-fs-data.bak (just in case) and paste instead the post-fs-data.sh you extracted from my zip (see screenshot)
-reboot
- open V4A app, go to its settings and enable Legacy mode (again, see the screenshots in my post with the guide)
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Dear brother
I have understood what you said, but I can't find zip file from your previous post, one more thing v4a fx working with legacy mode, but when I close legacy mode it cannot support.
Thanks for replying on my post.
wakram001 said:
Dear brother
I have understood what you said, but I can't find zip file from your previous post, one more thing v4a fx working with legacy mode, but when I close legacy mode it cannot support.
Thanks for replying on my post.
Dear brother
I have understood what you said, but I can't find zip file from your previous post, one more thing v4a fx working with legacy mode, but when I close legacy mode it cannot support.
Thanks for replying on my post.
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Zip attachement was there, you have to go to that post and scroll down through the whole post, it was the last attachement (scrollshot below, click to open and scroll down, it's very long)
Do not read just my post there but study the whole thread and you will see that bobod made it working without Legacy mode on Mi 9T (Pro or not Pro). Google for the general V4A thread on XDA and you will see that most of users/phones can only work with Legacy mode. If you don't like, don't use V4A. Btw, what's wrong with, besides that is called 'legacy'
Dear brother
Still I can't find the zip file, I have goes through whole post and I can't get zip files.
I request you to pls upload once more....
Thanks for guidance...
wakram001 said:
Dear brother
Still I can't find the zip file, I have goes through whole post and I can't get zip files.
I request you to pls upload once more....
Thanks for guidance...
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Go back to my first answer in this thread (post #2), answer to your original question about V4A.
Click on to the cited post there, to JUMP INTO
When you jumped to that other thread and the post there, scroll down till the end of the long post where ATTACHMENTS begin
CONTINUE SCROLLING through all atrachements, skip three screenshots and CLICK on the ZIP (last attachement) to start downloading
Really so hard?

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