[OFFICIAL/UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 19.1 for Amlogic G12*/SM1 Family Devices

[AiM2LeaRn]

The good news first: I was able to revive my TV box.
However,, the tips here and the extensive searching here on XDA were of no help to me. I finally found on the WWW the "Amlogic G12* SM1 Family Devices Tools v1.00" which reinstalled stock Android 10.

Spoiler: Amlogic G12* SM1 Family Devices Tools v1.00

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The bad news: The installation after the LineageOS Wiki Install LineageOS on wade bricks again my DynaLink TV Box Model DL-ATV36.

Unlocking the bootloader

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot oem 'setenv lock 10101000;save'
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot flashing unlock

(6.) The TV box did not reboot automatically, so I rebooted it manually.

(7.) Since the device was completely reset, USB debugging had to be re-enabled to continue.
Flashing the partitions dtb and dtbo


Flashing the dtb and dtbo partitions
- - -
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash dtb dtb.img
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img


Installing a custom recovery with fastboot
- - -
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery lineage-19.1-20221211-recovery-wade.img
fastboot reboot-recovery

The command »fastboot reboot-recovery« was not executed, that means the TV-Box did not boot into the recovery to verify the installation.

Trying to boot the TV box manually into recovery mode failed and ended again at the DynaLink logo - and again could not be controlled with adb or fastboot commands. So I was again at the point #1.737 "My DynaLink TV Box Model DL-ATV36 is broken".

I will not use the official LOS installation guide again, so: which How-To brings me to the successful 'LineageOS on wade' installation?

Unlocking Process​

#enable usb debugging
adb reboot bootloader
#check to see if your device is detected
fastboot devices
#send unlock code to device
fastboot oem 'setenv lock 10101000;save'
#reboot to bootloader for system to acknowledge and apply previous code
fastboot reboot bootloader
#unlock the bootloader
fastboot flashing unlock
#reboot to system
fastboot reboot

FLASHING PROCESS​

#enable USB Debugging
adb reboot bootloader
#fastboot flash dtb dtb.img
fastboot flash dtb lineage-19.1-20221024-dtb-wade.img
#fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
##flash recovery image
fastboot flash recovery lineage-19.1-20221211-recovery-wade.img
##attempt to boot into recovery
fastboot boot lineage-19.1-20221211-recovery-wade.img
#it will either boot into recovery or it will hang/freeze
##DO NOT LET IT BOOT INTO SYSTEM
##DO NOT LET IT BOOT INTO SYSTEM
##DO NOT LET IT BOOT INTO SYSTEM
##you must either go directly to recovery by
##manual method or by commands
#personally it hung on me every time i tried the command and i had to manually reboot into
#recovery by disconnecting the usb cable and then
#hold power button on actual device (not the remote) while plugging in the usb cable into the computer
#once in the linage recovery
#Now tap Factory Reset, then Format data / factory reset and continue with the formatting process.
#DO NOT Format System
#now you can sideload lineage by choosing
#“Apply Update”, then “Apply from ADB” to begin sideload.
adb sideload lineage-19.1-20221211-nightly-wade-signed.zip
#optional if you want Gapps
adb sideload MindTheGapps-12.1.0-arm-AndroidTV-20220912_160805.zip
#reboot to system using recovery and enjoy


EXTRA NOTES:
# if it hangs and gets in a bootloop/soft brick,
# just disconnect usb power cable and then hold the power button down on the actual device
# and then power on the device by plugging back in the usb cable
#having windows volume on to hear the USB Hardware detection sound helps alot to know when its in recovery/bootloader mode

#use the remote to navigate recovery on WADE/DYNALINK
#Dynalink remote is BOTH a IR and Bluetooth remote
#note that other manufactures may just be Bluetooth remote
#if your remote doesnt have IR function you must use a microUSB to USB hub and connect a keyboard/mouse
-power button on remote is <enter><Select> on the recovery screen
-back button on the remote is to go back on the recovery screen
-up/down on the remote is to move up/down on the recovery screen

 

[iodemos]

Hi @AiM2LeaRn, thank you for your detailed answer. I'll try it and give feedback.

 

[eossam]

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[iodemos]

##attempt to boot into recovery
##fastboot boot lineage-19.1-20221211-recovery-wade.img[
#it will either boot into recovery or it will hang/freeze
##you must either go directly to recovery by
##manual method or by commands

Booting into the lineage recovery is not executed, neither by fastboot commands nor by manual method. The DynaLink logo is frozen, the contact to the host machine is broken. Nothing works anymore except - reinstalling stock Android 10.

 

[activadroid]

Booting into the lineage recovery is not executed, neither by fastboot commands nor by manual method. The DynaLink logo is frozen, the contact to the host machine is broken. Nothing works anymore except - reinstalling stock Android 10.

Did you try the UNofficial wade version yet ?
I installed that version from 20221212 and it seems OK.

 

[AiM2LeaRn]

Booting into the lineage recovery is not executed, neither by fastboot commands nor by manual method. The DynaLink logo is frozen, the contact to the host machine is broken. Nothing works anymore except - reinstalling stock Android 10.

it should work... all i can think of is that you are possibly flashing the wrong files or typing something wrong in the wrong place.

can you post the Three DIRECT links to the DTB DTBO and RECOVERY files you are using?

can you also post a screenshot of the ADB screen to see what you are typing?

 

[matrix200200]

I mean, you could search emotn ui launcher.. it’s actually designed for android tv, and has both live wallpapers and clock and weather widgets you can display. I just went to search it on play store before replying, and it’s seems it’s recently been removed. So, at your own risk and maybe search why is it not in play store or check out screen shots of how it looks on google images before downloading it. I can’t imagine a phone launcher like nova or apex to play nicely with android tv

Ok, so I got around th play with emotn ui launcher and I am sorry to say its an utter garbage.
No support for shortcuts, weather shortcut that I couldn't remove and where is clock again?
This launcher is basically, the same old tired junk I had on cheap chinese tv boxes in 2015.
I am sorry, but this one is hardly a reason to give up on Nova launcher.

 

[S1ngl3-x]

Does anyone know if it is possible to get chromecast working?
I've got official wade and lineageos on phone as well with microg (avicii).
Both devices have screencasting in menu but loading up YouTube does not work.

Is there anything I am doing wrong?

 

[Slimshady997]

LineageOS 20.0 is coming for these devices, this thread will close once the builds are ready.

Just as a heads up.

what are the devices? Is there already a stable version for dopinder?

 

[Mayrbek86]

how to flash this prefix to the factory firmware image?

 

[matrix200200]

Some wifi issues.
I am experiencing the device not automatically reconnecting to wifi after having been put to sleep.
Also, I tried setting up static ip and noticed the static ip screen in settings appears to be non functional.
I cannot type and cannot save a static ip.
Also except the static ip text box, there are no other settings present (subnet/gateway/dns etc).

 

[zweiund40]

Booting into the lineage recovery is not executed, neither by fastboot commands nor by manual method. The DynaLink logo is frozen, the contact to the host machine is broken. Nothing works anymore except - reinstalling stock Android 10.

Seems like the Same Problem i had.
Solution for me was to switch from linux to Win11, installing Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.0.2 as suggested in this thread including the Drivers to went back to Stock.
Started the Tool, pressed the Button on the Box when plugged the USB cable in the Port of My Laptop. I was very suprised that the recovery Started directly, without adb or fastboot - so i could finish the Installation of the Rom and till Now everything seems to work

 

[npjohnson]

LineageOS 20 thread is up: https://xdaforums.com/t/official-un...logic-gxm-gxl-g12-sm1-family-devices.4534935/

Quick update:
- wade/dopidner install instructions are fixed to avoid DTB/DTBO reboot boot loop issue
- We figured out the devkits not booting, they will boot very soon!
- dopinder/Sabrina might have L1 fixed, will need y'all to test
- 20 also fixed a lot of small QOL things in the platform

 

[zweiund40]

Hi2all
I'd would like to thank the maintainer of this rom a lot. Great work!
With this it was possible for me to get an ungoogled Android Streaming Device (wade).
In case of an app that asked every time for googleservices (RTL+) I've installed Microg, which was a little bit tricky (adb sideload Magisk -> installing fdroid (adb) -> installing Material File Manager (from fdroid) -> installing LSPosed (within Magisk) -> installing Fakestore -> installing minMicrog-nogoolag(within Magisk).
The needed Apps for streaming I'm getting through Auroradroid/Aurorastore which is a little bit tricky too in case of the UI what is normally for Touch Devices. In cause of this is only a one-time process it seems no Problem for me.
Till now everything seems to work fine and I'm very happy with this.
Due to a more cleaner and easier installation a version with microg (or signature spoofing) within would be great, but I don’t know how hard it is to build it and how many Users would like to have this feature.
So again, thx a lot and best regards
Christoph

 

[talksickisil]

Hi2all
I'd would like to thank the maintainer of this rom a lot. Great work!
With this it was possible for me to get an ungoogled Android Streaming Device (wade).
In case of an app that asked every time for googleservices (RTL+) I've installed Microg, which was a little bit tricky (adb sideload Magisk -> installing fdroid (adb) -> installing Material File Manager (from fdroid) -> installing LSPosed (within Magisk) -> installing Fakestore -> installing minMicrog-nogoolag(within Magisk).
The needed Apps for streaming I'm getting through Auroradroid/Aurorastore which is a little bit tricky too in case of the UI what is normally for Touch Devices. In cause of this is only a one-time process it seems no Problem for me.
Till now everything seems to work fine and I'm very happy with this.
Due to a more cleaner and easier installation a version with microg (or signature spoofing) within would be great, but I don’t know how hard it is to build it and how many Users would like to have this feature.
So again, thx a lot and best regards
Christoph

This was something I wanted to look into. I fell out of the root /custom rom scene since I switched my phone in 2018. It’s these tv boxes that has me back. How do you install F droid through adb? Is it possible to just install all of my apks thru adb? When I tried going without g apps I got stuck due to having no file manager installed. I’m not sure how many of my apps NEED google services. Honestly if I could install my fx file manager apk thru adb id probably just start there

 

[zweiund40]

Hi,
Yes, you can install fdroid via adb install. As Filemanager i prefere Material Filemanager from fdroid because it can browse the network. If you got all your needed apps for this architecture you can install them by adb too, but there will be no updates for them. Thats the reason I am using Aurorastore to install apps. Its an Appmanager to get apps from the playstore without the need of an Google account.
I think it's a good idea to start like you suggested. If there are problems in case of apps which needs Google services you can install microG and the rest later.
Hope I could helped you a little bit.
If you have more questions you can ask.
Good luck!

 

[Slimshady997]

El hilo LineageOS 20 está activo: https://xdaforums.com/t/official-un...logic-gxm-gxl-g12-sm1-family-devices.4534935/

Actualización rápida:
- Las instrucciones de instalación de wade/dopidner se corrigieron para evitar el problema del bucle de reinicio de DTB/DTBO
- Descubrimos que los devkits no arrancan, ¡arrancarán muy pronto!
- dopinder/Sabrina podría haber arreglado L1, necesitará que todos ustedes prueben
- 20 también corrigió muchas cosas pequeñas de QOL en la plataforma

LineageOS 20 thread is up: https://xdaforums.com/t/official-un...logic-gxm-gxl-g12-sm1-family-devices.4534935/

Quick update:
- wade/dopidner install instructions are fixed to avoid DTB/DTBO reboot boot loop issue
- We figured out the devkits not booting, they will boot very soon!
- dopinder/Sabrina might have L1 fixed, will need y'all to test
- 20 also fixed a lot of small QOL things in the platform

The streaming services still do not work and in the case of Netflix it is not compatible with Android 13

 

[rapboys16]

The streaming services still do not work and in the case of Netflix it is not compatible with Android 13

Ditto, unfortunately again none of the streaming services work.

 

[MrPlayboy22]

Dear friends, you already helped me once (thanks again!) - so hopefully you can help me again.

Device: wade
Android version: 12.1 / LinageOS 19.1

I was on an unofficial version as of October 2022. Today I updated via the official updater (Settings -> System -> Updater) to the latest, unofficial version (2013-01-01). It updated sucessully and everything works, beside Wifi. This one seems to be broken for whatever reason (it was working before!). Obviously now "re-updating" does not work any longer, as there is no Wifi available.

How could I get my Wifi working again? Turning it off/on via the settings seems to not do the deal.
Furthermore, there seems to be an option via Ethernet. Would someone have a cable/ adapter solution (on Amazon?) that I could order as a backup for potential future Wifi issues?

Thanks a lot in advance for your kind support and help. Highly appreciated.

 

[sjustinas]

Dear friends, you already helped me once (thanks again!) - so hopefully you can help me again.

Device: wade
Android version: 12.1 / LinageOS 19.1

I was on an unofficial version as of October 2022. Today I updated via the official updater (Settings -> System -> Updater) to the latest, unofficial version (2013-01-01). It updated sucessully and everything works, beside Wifi. This one seems to be broken for whatever reason (it was working before!). Obviously now "re-updating" does not work any longer, as there is no Wifi available.

How could I get my Wifi working again? Turning it off/on via the settings seems to not do the deal.
Furthermore, there seems to be an option via Ethernet. Would someone have a cable/ adapter solution (on Amazon?) that I could order as a backup for potential future Wifi issues?

Thanks a lot in advance for your kind support and help. Highly appreciated.

I have had my WiFi broken by updates many times, and what worked for me every time was to flash previous known-good DTB and DTBO. Use aml-flash-tool as described here. You don't need to follow all the steps, for me it was enough to:

1. Turn on wade while holding the side button (to enter AMLogic burn mode)
2. ./update bulkcmd fastboot
3. fastboot flash dtb dtb.img
4. fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
5. fastboot reboot

The DTB/DTBO files I use are from lineage-19.1-20221023-nightly-wade-signed.zip