[Discontinued] [OFFICIAL] Descendant XI [Android 11]
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the boot image is also on the descendant download.
Click on the button that says "boot img"
He probably means the one inside the payload.bin, which is in the image.zip. It must be extracted from the zip and then the payload.bin needs to be dumped. From there, you get the system.img, boot.img and a bunch of other things.the boot image is also on the descendant download.
Click on the button that says "boot img"
If you download python and payload dumper, you can do it yourself every time there's an update. It's not super complicated and only takes a few minutes. Then again, if someone is willing to share then that's all good too
EDIT: for links
Here you go, this might help if you're interested
Extract Android OTA Payload.bin File using Payload Dumper Tool
Learn how to dump and extract Android OTA Payload.bin file to get the boot.img (for rooting with Magisk), vendor.img, and other other important partition images.
www.thecustomdroid.com
No need. The boot image linked on the download is the one from the zip.He probably means the one inside the payload.bin, which is in the image.zip. It must be extracted from the zip and then the payload.bin needs to be dumped. From there, you get the system.img, boot.img and a bunch of other things.
If you download python and payload dumper, you can do it yourself every time there's an update. It's not super complicated and only takes a few minutes. Then again, if someone is willing to share then that's all good too
EDIT: for links
Here you go, this might help if you're interested
Extract Android OTA Payload.bin File using Payload Dumper Tool
Learn how to dump and extract Android OTA Payload.bin file to get the boot.img (for rooting with Magisk), vendor.img, and other other important partition images.
It's updated every new release
Any chance you can include an option to hide the clock in status bar?the boot image is also on the descendant download.
Click on the button that says "boot img"
daemonspudguy
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I liked my time with this ROM but I was banned from the support group just after joining for asking for a small tweak and can't use it if I am banned from the place to go if I need help.
This rom is good but has the dialer issue. Whenever the call gets disconnected or I cut the call, the dialer hangs.... Only way to dial or receive calls is rebooting the phone.
The same existed in Candy rom in its initial state... The dev got it fixed. Kindly fix the issue here too... TIA... Cheers....
The same existed in Candy rom in its initial state... The dev got it fixed. Kindly fix the issue here too... TIA... Cheers....
Can confirm this. Extremely annoying. Also microphone will refuse to work completely.
daemonspudguy
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daemonspudguy
Senior Member
I would take over maintenance of this ROM, at least for the latest build, but as I have been banned from the group, I can't actually release it.
It is open source. I have never heard and it makes no sense, of people being blocked from releasing un-official builds. They may say something, but they cant actually stop you.
daemonspudguy
Senior Member
I can't release anything unofficial if I can't actually ask for help with anything. And even if I could make an unofficial build, I still wouldn't really be the maintainer for the Pixel 4a build of Descendant, as I can't apply to be so.
Needing help is different than independently releasing an unofficial build. I used to build & release 5-10 different ROMs for 3 other devices, that were no longer maintained by any of the custom ROMs. You sound liuke you want to be part of the official channel, but obviously trod on someones toes.
daemonspudguy
Senior Member
The people who understand this ROM and it's quirks are the developers. The official support channel is the Telegram group. I was banned seemingly for no reason.
Guys,
I'm no longer a maintainer for descendant,
i kinda lost interest in custom android and have a lot of other stuff going in my life rn that takes a lot of time out of my free/personal time. Just setting new priorities I guess.
I'm no longer a maintainer for descendant,
i kinda lost interest in custom android and have a lot of other stuff going in my life rn that takes a lot of time out of my free/personal time. Just setting new priorities I guess.
Thats perfectly alright bro..... It's a great job you had done so far bro....
Btw is there anyone who maintains this ROM...??
daemonspudguy
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Descendant is a customised Android ROM that focuses on enhancing UX and UI
over stock Android along useful features.
Downloads
Head to the download page.
Sources
Github
Same as any ROM.
Do the necessary wipes and flash the ROM.
No wipes are needed between updates from Descendant itself, unless specified.
Flash the boot img: fastboot flash --slot all boot boot_descendant_sunfish.img
Flash the rom: adb sideload romzip.zip
Passes safetynet without root
Listing all the additions would be a huge wall of text, that you wouldn't even read.
So, head over the Telegram group and feel free to lurk.
*This rom has now playing on lockscreen added*
Preloaded applications
Google Apps are included along Kiwi Browser and Metro.
Having a bug or not booting for whatever reason?
Look for "How to report bugs" on this post.
Bug reports without logs will be ignored.
@phhusson | @Letzen | @krule031 | @ezio84 | @linuxct
POSP | DirtyUnicorns
Android OS version: 11.0.0_r31
Security patch level: February
Contributors
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ROM OS Version: Android 11
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x DirtyUnicorns
Recovery: DirtyUnicorns
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2021-02-15
Last Updated 2020-02-154Descendant XI April update for Google Pixel 4a (Sunfish)
Device:
- April tags for device & kernel (vendor still march due to possible widevine issue)
UI Changes:
- Weather Icon Set is now animated
- Improved Screenshot interface
- QS Pill will now show SIM data usage and events/alarms ONLY if available
- Permission Controller interface has been moved to the bottom and now fulfills the screen for better reachability
- Settings UI overhaul
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue that was preventing Google Calendar to be correctly themed
- Fixed an edge case that was preventing the correct functionality of QS Pill events/alarms when both of them were available
Features:
Always on display schedule
- Accessible from Settings -> Display -> Lockscreen -> Always on display schedule
System wide applock
- Accessible from Settings -> Security -> App locker
Audio:
-New ringtone: Cybernetic Environment
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Descendant XI March update :
UI Changes:
- Changed Weather icon set
- Brightness bar has been rounded a bit more on top left/right corners
- Pattern/Pin/Password will blur when spawned
- Reworked Weather Widget UI (after tapping on the weather in QS)
- Replaced Josefin Sans font with RedHat one
- Lockscreen Minus One Page (follows up)
Fixes:
- Fixed up an issue with weather metrics
Features:
QS Compact Layout
- A smaller layout for QS header, activable from Settings -> Display -> QS Compact Layout
Extremely Secure Keyguard
- This option, accessible from Settings -> Security -> Extremely Secure Keyguard, disables all types of interactions that can trigger QS and QQS panel expansion via gestures
Lockscreen Minus One Page Lock
- This option, accessible from Settings -> Security -> Lockscreen Minus One Page, denies/enables the gesture to open the Lockscreen Minus One page on a secured lockscreen
Face Unlock now is capable of unlocking apps that need biometrics verification.
Lockscreen Minus One Page
This page is accessible from lockscreen, swiping from left to right and dismissable swiping from right to left or from bottom to top.
It has three quick options on the bottom:
- Emergency Mode, Torch, DND
Emergency Mode is an emergency feature that will keep your screen-on unless dismissed.
While keeping your screen on, there will be multiple informations on screen:
- Blinking help request on top (that will change language on every blink)
- Name and Surname
- Blood Type
- Address
- Pre-existant medical conditions
It will also send message(s) to the contact(s) of your choosing, with your current position (if available), communicating that you need help.
If your position changes meanwhile the emergency is still on-going, further messages will be sent communicating the change of your position.
Emergency mode needs setuping.
It's accessible by Settings -> Descendant Health -> Medical Infos
or by the alert that pops-out when trying to trigger Emergency Mode from Lockscreen Minus One Page.
Beware that the emergency number(s) you will setup has/have to be a mobile so that SMS can be sent.
Also please note that this is a feature in beta and doesn't want to replace any medical equipment.
The torch toggle, will trigger torch on and off.
Same for DND toggle, will trigger DND mode on and off.
Go check https://downloads.descendant.me/ for your device3if you have problems disconnecting VOLTE of VOWIFI calls then download the newer build (descendant_sunfish-XI-20210311-Official.zip) thats on https://downloads.descendant.me/3This is Descendant 11.5
May update is rolling out.
Fixes
- Fixed an issue that prevented Keyguard Wellbeing to correctly display stats after a reboot
- Fixed a random crash in Wi-Fi's options
- Fixed QS date click listener not redirecting to Calendar
- Fixed QS mobile click listener not redirecting to Mobile Data settings
- Fixed issues with Google Apps theming
- Fixed an issue that was causing some AOD options to be greyed out
- Fixed an issue with weather C/F being incorrectly displayed after metrics change
- Fixed an issue with weather animated icon when there's rain conditions
- Fixed missing preferences icons in Settings -> Security
- Fixed Ambient Music Ticker issues (regardless its enabling/disabling was always appearing in lockscreen)
- Fixed an issue that was preventing the correct application of third party icon themes
- Fixed an issue that was preventing Lockscreen Minus One Page secured option to correctly work
Features additions
- LiveDisplay
Accessible from Settings -> Display -> LiveDisplay
- Rotation degrees controls
Accessible from Settings -> Display -> Rotation
- Quick pin unlock
Accessible from Settings -> Security -> Screen lock (gear icon)
- Separate notification/ringtone volume
Accessible from Settings -> Sound -> Link ring & notification volumes
- Warn users if media's playing but audio's muted
Accessible from Settings -> Sounds -> Audio Handling
- Navigation buttons layout
Accessible from Settings -> System -> Gestures -> System Navigation -> 3-button navigation (gear icon)
- Extended screenshots
Accessible from any screenshot gesture/button combo
- Wallpapers
New wallpapers (thanks to MariusBPhotography) are available in Settings -> Display -> Styles app -> Wallpaper -> On-Device Wallpaper (or by long click on launcher)
- Statusbar Tuner
Accessible from Settings -> System -> Statusbar tuner
- Allow album art background disabling on lockscreen
Accessible from Settings -> Display -> Lockscreen
- QS Media player
Accessible from Settings -> System -> Developer Options
UI changes
- Settings
The settings app has been totally restyled.
For every dashboard category, there will be a header with 4 options to ease features/options navigation.
Plus, an UI revamp that aims to make things simple and pleasant to look at.
Descendant Health has been restyled as well.
Screenshots will follow.
- SystemUI
The overall system interface looks have been smoothened towards a roundier look.
The volume bar has been reworked as well to be more pleasant and also to give you less distractions when in full control mode.
QS tiles coloring has been reverted to AOSP stage, after some considerations on how low contrast elements affects visually impaired people user experience.
Screenshots will follow.
Enhancements
- VoLTE/VoWiFi indicators are now available and manageable by Statusbar Tuner
- Added NFC tile availability for devices that support NFC
Security
May security patches have been merged.
Go check https://downloads.descendant.me/ for your device
Device changes:
Switched to lineage trees.
Dual sim, dual standby enabled.
Video preview:
3new update is up:
Descendant Downloads | Get to know your descendance
Come join the party, download the latest...downloads.descendant.me
Device changelog:
3 tweaks to sunfish display cutout
- Boost GPU when EXPENSIVE_RENDERING hints are parsed
- Switch to Skia's Vulkan rendering backend
- Enable burn-in protection in Devicetree
- Disable surfaceflinger latching
- Disable GL backpressure
- Revert "sunfish: audio: remove ma_listener" (Libmaxxaudio along with this revert helps the speakers get a much more balanced output with fuller sounding lows & mids)
- Bootable/recovery updated to latest scorpionrom source.
- Rebased devicetree & kernel
- Updated vendor/device/kernel to august tags
ROM:
UI changes:
- VoLTE icons have been replaced with Vivo's inspired ones
- Settings overscroll animation has now a subtle bounce
- Offline charging animation has been replaced with Android S one
Fixes:
- Handled an issue that was preventing dialer sounds to be muted upon user choice
- Handled an issue that was preventing proper colouring of QS status icons
- Handled an issue that was preventing proper account synchronisation behaviour
Features:
- Sensitive informations in About device are now protected
- Battery icon styles have been introduced in Settings -> Battery
- Haptic feedback on back gestures has been introduced in Settings -> System -> Gestures -> System Navigation
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