[DEV][WIP][HOW TO] 64-Bit ( ROMs + Kernel + TWRP )

[Nikit]

There are several threads on Moto's support site with dozens of people asking for 64-bit on the G4 Plus.
Well we can now run 64-bit ROMs on our device.

The 64-bit architecture is much more streamlined, more energy efficient and much faster.
There's an app compatibility benefit i.e some apps are built to run pretty well or only on 64bit processors.

Well currently we have to run app_process (system server) as 32bit, mainly cause of sensors non working actually with a 64bit system server ( Thanks to @vache for pointing this out )

What will you need:

• Device Tree : https://github.com/TeamButter/android_device_motorola_athene/tree/lineage-15.1-64
• Kernel Tree : https://github.com/TeamButter/android_kernel_motorola_msm8952/tree/lineage-15.1-64
• Vendor Tree : https://github.com/TeamButter/proprietary_vendor_motorola/tree/lineage-15.1-64

Downloads Links:

• 64-bit TWRP 3.1.1-0 : https://sourceforge.net/projects/twrp-athene/files/twrp-3.2.1-r2-arm64-tywinlannister7.img/download ( Thanks to @tywinlannister7 )
• 64-bit LineageOS-15.1 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NnhMle31msyk1i3_lwE2NVRdP9PYQLRa/view?usp=drivesdk

Got a query? Ask in the thread.
Regards

XDA:DevDB Information
ARM64 Development on athene, ROM for the Moto G4 Plus

Contributors
Nikit, rajatgupta1998
ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo

Version Information
Status: Alpha

Created 2018-04-09
Last Updated 2018-11-18

 

[Frostbite]

Nice work. Seems like sources aren't up yet on GitHub.

 

[theHari08]

Long live Athene...

 

[fAIyaZ]

Nice work. Good for athene users too now.

PS:- @vache ftw

 

[zeomal]

Will the 64 bit TWRP be able to flash 32 bit ROMs?

 

[rajatgupta1998]

arm64 8.1 GApps

8.1 arm64 GApps.

Download:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13S4Oo0RpxB5ox3J-oA2J08C8wEsIbEN4/view?usp=sharing

Courtesy @Dreamstar

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Will the 64 bit TWRP be able to flash 32 bit ROMs?

yes

 

[theHari08]

Will the 64 bit TWRP be able to flash 32 bit ROMs?

yes. I tested.

 

[hacker1911]

I'm new to this 64 bit on Android ROMs...
What differences might I notice?
Thx....

Long live athene

 

[zeomal]

What differences might I notice?

HDR+ on Google Camera for instance. Any app that requires ARM64, actually.

 

[Luis FSS]

There are several threads on Moto's support site with dozens of people asking for 64-bit on the G4 Plus.
Well we can now run 64-bit ROMs on our device.

The 64-bit architecture is much more streamlined, more energy efficient and much faster.
There's an app compatibility benefit i.e some apps are built to run pretty well or only on 64bit processors.

Well currently we have to run app_process (system server) as 32bit, mainly cause of sensors non working actually with a 64bit system server ( Thanks to @vache for pointing this out )

What will you need:

• Device Tree : https://github.com/TeamButter/android_device_motorola_athene/tree/lineage-15.1-64
• Kernel Tree : https://github.com/TeamButter/android_kernel_motorola_msm8952/tree/lineage-15.1-64
• Vendor Tree : https://github.com/TeamButter/proprietary_vendor_motorola/tree/lineage-15.1-64

Downloads Links:

• 64-bit TWRP 3.1.1-0 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EGS-uU1QBDbrP3G4lFUSVqDSHC_ZGpMR/view?usp=sharing ( Recovery Mandatory to flash for 64bit ROM )
• 64-bit LineageOS-15.1 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mXpjp22ds_rs9noDfGZNiUrj5Vn3lRc9/view?usp=sharing

Got a query? Ask in the thread.
Regards

Can I flash the TWRP 64-bits in TWRP or I will need a PC?

 

[WallyWest]

This is awesome thanks hope to see more 64bit ROMs in future

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[cool_sid]

Can I flash the TWRP 64-bits in TWRP or I will need a PC?

U can flash via twrp or even if u have root and twrp manager theoretically.
So it may work bro

But theoretically, twrp 3.2 should be able restore backups also??

 

[Luis FSS]

U can flash via twrp or even if u have root and twrp manager theoretically.
So it may work bro

But theoretically, twrp 3.2 should be able restore backups also

Thank you

 

[EmiAndroid]

Guys, what's all this for? Can someone explain?


Thanks

 

[keerten]

Didn't got the last para ... Can any one explain it

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[cool_sid]

Guys, what's all this for? Can someone explain?


Thanks

Ideal thread to ask this question is the Q/A thread and not in development forum but since u have asked it here.

There are two architectures for CPU to run on, 32 bit and 64 bit.
SD617 which athene has supports 64bit also but due to some reason, moto made it run 32 bit

Now @Dreamstar has done an awesome job and made rom which is 64 bit.

Now u can u all apps which run only on 64 bit devices like the google camera with HDR+

Hope this helps. For more details, google is your friend. Its great work, try it.

 

[harshal2234]

Does 64 bit roms are more battery efficient and faster that 32 bit roms?

 

[webnorka]

Does this ROM have the same bugs as 32 bit lineage 15? Camera, chopchop, etc. ?

 

[WallyWest]

Does this ROM have the same bugs as 32 bit lineage 15? Camera, chopchop, etc. ?

Yeah those exist and you can't change RGB values using Kernel Adiutor to prevent screen burn in

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[cool_sid]

Does 64 bit roms are more battery efficient and faster that 32 bit roms?

Plz ask yourself.... Is this the right thread for such questions? Ask these questions in Q/A thread

And yes 64 bit is obviously theoretically better than 32 bit as it allots 64 exabytes instead of 32 for each program to run
So ur games work better on 64 bit (theoretically)