About
The linux-based open-source mobile operating system Android is not only the most popular mobile operating system in the world, it’s also on the way to becoming a proprietary operating system. How is that?
While the core operating system is still released as part of the Android Open Source Project, the majority of core apps are not. It gets worse: More and more libraries and APIs are only available on phones that run various Google apps pre-installed, effectively locking third-party apps to the Google ecosystem. For these reasons Android is described as being a “look but don’t touch” kind of open.
At this point, several popular open-source applications already require some of Google’s proprietary libraries to be installed. Increasing demand in the free software community in addition to severe problems in Google’s proprietary software discovered by the Android modding community, have led to the development of a free software clone of Google’s proprietary core libraries and applications - the microG Project was born.
Although most microG components are far from complete, users are amazed by the results. Free software users got extended application support, privacy-caring users can reduce or monitor data that is sent to Google and especially older phones can expect some battery life improvements. microG is not only used on real devices, but also replaces Google tools in test emulators and is even used in virtual mobile infrastructure.
Overview
microG GmsCore is a free and open implementation of the Google Play Services Framework. It allows applications calling proprietary Google APIs to run on AOSP-based ROMs like Replicant and LineageOS. Acting as a replacement for the closed-source Google Apps (GAPPS), it is a powerful tool to reclaim your privacy while enjoying Android core features.
Features
Opt-in to Google Services and extend application support
On-/Offline location service
Easy on battery, memory and CPU
No bloatware
Works on real devices, test emulators and virtual mobile infrastructure
Free and open source (Apache 2.0 licensed)
Summary
NanoMod can be installed as a Magisk Module or directly to /system, though a bit functionality is only available with Magisk.
NanoMod includes
microG and it's companions
on-device framework-patcher for microG support (signature spoofing)
on-pc framework-patcher for microG support (signature spoofing)
both patchers create the /system/.nanomod-patcher file after patching
F-Droid and it's privileged extension
modified Play Store to allow (in-)app-purchases with Magisk
alternatively Yalp Store can be installed instead
custom init scripts
pseudo-debloat feature (Magisk-only)
disables applications systemless-ly
pre-configured default settings
several Open Source applications
include replacements for the pseudo-debloated applications
full list of included applications
additional components
GNU Bash shell
GNU Nano terminal editor
several utilities from util-linux, bsdmainutils and more
The Legend of Zelda ringtones and sounds
Packages
Magisk Modules
Module packages, flashing through TWRP recommended, though flashing through Magisk Manager works aswell.
NanoMod: includes
everything mentioned in the Summary
NanoMod-microG: includes
microG and it's companions
GNU Bash
pseudo-debloat feature
app store
NanoMod-fdroid: includes
F-Droid and it's privileged extension
Extras
Extra packages, always flash through TWRP.
NanoMod-patcher: includes
on-device framework-patcher
creates the file /system/.nanomod-patcher after successful patching
optionally can patch user interface for it into Developer Settings
creates the file `/system/.nanomod-patcher` after successful patching
installs an addon.d script for automatic re-patching after ROM update
addon.d support files reside in `/data/nanomod-patcher/`
NanoMod-setupwizard: includes
AROMA bases Setup Wizard to create the configuration files
NOTE: AROMA only works on arm and arm64, if your device is x86 or x86_64, it won't work
NanoMod-uninstaller: includes
uninstalls all NanoMod Magisk Modules
uninstalls NanoMod installed in System Mode
uninstalls NanoMod configuration files
uninstalls NanoMod-Patcher addon.d environment
Scripts
Misc. Script for use from PC/Notebook, while device is in TWRP.
framework-patcher (clone the repository)
on-pc framework-patcher
creates the file /system/.nanomod-patcher after successful patching
invoke like framework-patcher [ver] [--gui]
where ver is your Android version (6.0, 7.1, ...)
where --gui is an optional switch to patch a global toggle for signature spoofing into Developer Settings
force-debloat (clone the repository)
system debloater
the list of applications resides in the script itself
needs to be run from TWRP, requires explicit user acceptance
mount-magisk (clone the repository)
script to mount or unmount Magisk in TWRP
script toggles mount-state (read: will mount Magisk if unmounted and unmount Magisk if mounted)
**READ THIS FIRST BEFORE START FLASHING**
* Your device warranty is now void.
* We're not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM.
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications not us.
* If you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
Installation Process
ROM to download : Lineage 14.1
Recovery to download : TWRP 3.1.1.
5 patch zip file need to download :
1 - NanoMod-14.4.20171014.zip
2 - NanoMod-fdroid-14.4.20171014.zip
3 - NanoMod-microG-14.4.20171014.zip
4 - NanoMod-setupwizard-14.4.20171014.zip
5 - NanoMod-uninstaller-14.4.20171014.zip
Installation Step
Ensure that you have TWRP version 3.1.1., If not flash this TWRP, link as above.
Remember that we are not using any gapps in this installation.
1 - Reboot into recovery
2 - Wipe Dalvik/ART Cache, Cache, System, Data and Internal Storage
3 - Reboot into recovery
4 - Install ROM - Lineage-14.1-20171013-UNOFFICIAL-WEEKLY-ja3gxx.zip"]LineageOS 14.1 [7.1.x]
5 - Reboot into system, done a setup during rom startup.
6 - Go to setting -about phone - click 7 times on "Build Number" to get developer option.
7 - Go to developer option and go to "Root Access" select "Apps Only"
8 - Reboot into recovery and flash zip file number 1 to 4, do not flash zip file number 5.
9 - Reboot into system. Setup and explore the rom installation.
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XDA:DevDB Information
MicroG Project, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S4
Contributors
antuketot76, kongacute , Alberto96, MadScript
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Lollipop Bootloader and Modem, TWRP 3.1.1 as Recovery
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Current Stable Version: 14/10/2017 v1
Stable Release Date: 2017-10-14
Current Beta Version: 14/10/2017 v1
Beta Release Date: 2017-10-14
Created 2017-10-14
Last Updated 2017-11-10
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