MARS_SOMs V220313 - Pixel Expierence Android 12+ GSI Patches

[Miustone]

MARS SOM

The first so called SOM
Systemless-On-Memory



Years of porting, Stock ROMs and My Patches came to an end...
Since Magisk has grown to a full root and modding Solution for Android have i switched with My Development to creating Magisk Module Patches. Or in other Words, Systemless ROMs.
Mainly focusing on extending the Android Build Props are there also pure Parts of the latest Pixel Device Firmwares. Get the full Pixel UI Expierence, get extra Pixel Functions and Apps together with a better overall Experience. Better Audio In- and Output, better Display Calibrations, better Performance, more Functions packed into a simple Magisk Module.



Features:
Ported Pixel Apps
Ported Pixel Features
Ported Pixel UI & Colors
Ported Pixel Black Dark Mode
Xperia Sound Enhancements
Xperia Pro-I Content Ported
HTC UI & User Sounds
Xperia Live Wallpapers
Enabled various Android Features
Enabled various Hardware Features
Enhanced Security Support
Enhanced Display Quality
Enhanced Audio Output
Enhanced Audio Input
Enhanced FHD/4K HDR Output
Enhanced Camera Functionalities
Enhanced Graphical Handling & Rendering
Enhanced Network Functionalities
Faster booting and Reboots



Requirements:
Magisk Stable 24+
Android 12 GSI (Pixel Expierence)
[Preferred ARM64 A/B VNDKLITE]



Downloads:

Dev Ice Technologies

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Non GSI related Bugs:
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[Miustone]

Instructions can be found in the README on GitHub: https://github.com/Miustone/MARS_SOM

 

[eqbirvin]

since gestures dont work does this mean we have to use the 3 button layout? Also, thank you for your work mate! Im pumped to try out the ROM

 

[Miustone]

since gestures dont work does this mean we have to use the 3 button layout? Also, thank you for your work mate! Im pumped to try out the ROM

Right. I can also recommend Fluid Navigations Gestures from the Play Store. Hope to fix this soon... Sorry for that!
Hope You will enjoy it anyways

 

[eqbirvin]

Gestures worked for me on the .25 update! But I had to set the pixel launcher as default home manually! However, I just clean flashed and everything to update to the .51 update and the SOM causes bootloops on the .51. Did you get it running on .51 or just .25 so far?

 

[TripodKnight]

Right. I can also recommend Fluid Navigations Gestures from the Play Store. Hope to fix this soon... Sorry for that!
Hope You will enjoy it anyways

Thanks for putting this together! I'm not familiar with Gcam (Been a while since I last rooted) but does using this "SOM" mean if I install it I can use Gcam? Or does other development have to be done?

 

[Miustone]

Gestures worked for me on the .25 update! But I had to set the pixel launcher as default home manually! However, I just clean flashed and everything to update to the .51 update and the SOM causes bootloops on the .51. Did you get it running on .51 or just .25 so far?

Well, Bootloops shouldn't happen with newer Firmwares. Sounds Like SONY has changed Something bigger... I need to take a look

Thanks for putting this together! I'm not familiar with Gcam (Been a while since I last rooted) but does using this "SOM" mean if I install it I can use Gcam? Or does other development have to be done?

You're Welcome! Actually am i struggling with GCAM Support. I have much Expierence with Camera related Things but SONY really screwed it Up since the 2019 Xperias (Maybe already on the 2018s which i havent used). 2021 could be anyways the Year i can fix it with Android 11. Fingers crossed!

Btw. actually will GCam Ports never be able to deliver a truely benefit over the SONY Cam since porting the APK only means bypasses and Tricks to make it Work (different to what i am doing). Just Take a look on the Pixel Expierence which is actually on the 2019 Xperias allowing to use any GCam Ports. Sadly i haven't found the Reason for this yet. Maybe i missed some libs or so. We'll See

 

[palamosteliaro]

Instructions can be found in the README on GitHub: https://github.com/Miustone/MARS_SOM

Thank you so much for making this, I thought we would never see a ROM for our phone.

I want to try it but I have a few questions about this, if you don't mind and find the time. Is this kind of rom common for all devices? The same files are used on xperia and pixel phones for example? Changing the "fingerprint" of the device means that it will be recognized as a pixel device (build.prop etc)? Will that cause issues with the sony exclusive apps that are not supported on other devices?

 

[SeriousFlash]

Gestures only work with default launcher, it is a known android limitation. When I installed nova launcher I was greated with a pop up about this. Android 11 should fix it.

 

[Miustone]

Thank you so much for making this, I thought we would never see a ROM for our phone.

I want to try it but I have a few questions about this, if you don't mind and find the time. Is this kind of rom common for all devices? The same files are used on xperia and pixel phones for example? Changing the "fingerprint" of the device means that it will be recognized as a pixel device (build.prop etc)? Will that cause issues with the sony exclusive apps that are not supported on other devices?

All Apps should Work fine so far. But You will notice that there are almost No SONY Apps left.
My ROMs are only working on the 2019 and 2020 Xperia Flagships, other Devices would need different Configs from Me, but Yes. I'm using non edited Pixel Firmwares for My ROMs, means You will use original Pixel 4 XL or 5 Files on Android 10-11. I'm the only one on XDA who works Like that as far as i know... Hope You will like it too Have fun!

Gestures only work with default launcher, it is a known android limitation. When I installed nova launcher I was greated with a pop up about this. Android 11 should fix it.

High hopes for Android 11! Since i have still the Xperia 5 do i need to wait some longer... But i'm prepared for it Pixel 5 Firmwares are already Explored from Me

 

[hovikg]

Gestures only work with default launcher, it is a known android limitation. When I installed nova launcher I was greated with a pop up about this. Android 11 should fix it.

Any indication that'll happen for sure? Sony plans to upgrade to 11?

 

[Miustone]

Any indication that'll happen for sure? Sony plans to upgrade to 11?

Yes. Release Dates are also known. The 2019 Xperia Lineups gets Android 11 starting the next Month. 2020 Xperias are already receiving it

 

[eqbirvin]

Sony sure taking their time with that a11 update.

 

[Xblaze114514]

When I flashing it on android 11, it mentioned that api version is too high. Dear Atuthor I keenly need your update.

 

[hovikg]

Yes. Release Dates are also known. The 2019 Xperia Lineups gets Android 11 starting the next Month. 2020 Xperias are already receiving it

Still no update February 19th!
My 3 year old Pixel got 12, but still no 11 on the Sony ...

 

[Miustone]

So, everyone should be on Android 11 now right!? Someone here who runs it with Magisk 22.0?
Android 11 Updates are out on GitHub! Will push a ready-to-use Version on My Website next!

 

[T3chDelicious]

I would love to try but patched boot.img on A11 still brings a bootloop on my 5II (XQ-AS52).

 

[Miustone]

Hmm, even with the latest Magisk 22.0 Beta? @T3chDelicious

 

[T3chDelicious]

Hmm, even with the latest Magisk 22.0 Beta? @T3chDelicious

I will try again when the new update is available in European market (58.1.A.5.55) which is hopefully this night since I must re-unlock bootloader anyway and make a fresh install of firmware. Then I will patch boot.img with Magisk Beta or Canary when Beta fails.
I will let you know.

 

[Miustone]

I will try again when the new update is available in European market (58.1.A.5.55) which is hopefully this night since I must re-unlock bootloader anyway and make a fresh install of firmware. Then I will patch boot.img with Magisk Beta or Canary when Beta fails.
I will let you know.

Did the same yesterday with the Beta. The Magisk Changelog looks promising...
Thanks in advance for keeping me updated!