Paranoid Android Ruby Beta 4 - Mi A3

[Vishalcj17]

We are very excited to announce the Beta of Paranoid Android Ruby, based on Android 11.

On the first launch, you’ll notice a clean setup with a beautiful wallpaper from Hampus Olsson, who teamed up with us again to create several beautiful pieces of artwork. Hampus is a multi-disciplinary artist whose design stands for itself and we’re glad to have him onboard. We also added further UI touches that we believe enhance the overall user experience. You can find all of the Paranoid Android wallpapers and many more in the Abstruct app, included in our builds.

Our builds are based on the Code Aurora Forum Android base, which is optimized for Qualcomm platforms and has a higher degree of performance, battery life, and functionality compared to the Android Open Source Project platform. The Paranoid Android team and contributors are focusing on squashing existing bugs, and implementing and improving features, performance, and stability. We are dedicated to providing a user experience with the stability that you can expect from stock ROMs with best-in-class performance and features to help you get the most out of your device.

Notice

As we are growing on our list of supported devices in each release, we require of a stronger build environment so we can speed up the compilation process for releases. Based on the actual Quartz 4 list, we support over 30 devices, which takes between 2 and 3 days for all the builds to be completed without counting possible compilation issues or rebuild needs, based on our current specs.

We kindly ask all of you that are in position to donate anything, to help and support us so we can provide better and faster build releases, as well as increase the download speed of our servers, all looking for your enjoyment.

You can donate here

Changelogs

Official Ruby Beta 3.

Device-specific issues
1. You tell!

Note: Custom kernels are NOT supported unless the kernel says it supports PA and GMS is included. Please be on the latest Android 11 update released by Xiaomi. Incase if you have issues with Sensors/persist, please reflash stock 11 from fastboot.

Requirements

My preferred logging format is:
adb logcat -b all -d *:E > logcat-err.log
adb logcat -b all -d > logcat.log
adb shell dmesg > dmesg.log

Then you can upload them to https://del.dog and send me the link for each one.

Download - Beta 4.

Instructions

• Note - you need to be on Stock 11 firmware.
• Download the latest fastboot zip we released (hint: it has an -image appended to zip name) with Beta 4 tag.
• Reboot to fastboot
• Flash the fastboot zip with "fastboot update pa-ruby-4-laurel_sprout-20210506-beta-signed-image.zip"
• Reboot to recovery and format data.
• Reboot to system.

Important / Useful links
Paranoid Android Twitter
Paranoid Android Channel (Telegram)
Paranoid Android Community (Telegram)

Cheers and #StayParanoid!

XDA:DevDB Information
Paranoid Android, ROM for the Mi A3

Contributors
ZVNexus, xboxfanj, Vishalcj17
Source Code: https://github.com/AOSPA/android_kernel_xiaomi_laurel_sprout

ROM OS Version: Android 11
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.14
ROM Firmware Required: Latest Stock Firmware
Based On: CAF

Version Information
Status: Alpha
Current Beta Version: Ruby Beta 4
Beta Release Date: 2021-02-25

Created 2020-11-23
Last Updated 2021-05-07

 

[Vishalcj17]

Paranoid Android Ruby Beta 4 is out!


This build is Production/User and is Enforcing.

This vendor is based off CAF tag :- 'LA.UM.9.11.r1-03200-NICOBAR.0'', and has been updated completely to R. The usage of stock vendor/blobs is only for camera and not anything else.

Device sided Changelog:-

• Kernel optimisations.
• Changes to frequency tables.
• Fixed DT2W on AOD.
• Updated brightness overlays.
• Updated vendor to LA.UM.9.11.r1-03200-NICOBAR.0.
• Improved Google Camera Performance.
• Fixed Frequencies stuck at high with GPS.
• Optimisation to battery backup.
• Fixed overheating fully.
• Android Auto and Screen Recording fixed.

Now for this Beta update, you have to be on Stock 11/updated to stock 11.
No support for stock 10 firmware from my side starting from this build.
Also please don't try to install any kind of custom recovery. Also that, please don't try installing Old Alpha release after installing beta because that was based up on Stock 10 firmware.

If you want magisk, please patch the boot image (inside pa fastboot zip).

You can dirty flash, but if you face bugs, please clean flash and format data.


All of my work is uploaded and open in github.com/AOSPA and github.com/ThankYouMario. Feel Free to use it the way you can.
You can also track it in our Gerrit.

Hope you like it. Cheers.
#StayParanoid

Support my work by clicking on the thanks button!

 

[Batcito]

Excellent Vishal Nice work many thanks

 

[Rajendran Rasa]

Screenshots please

 

[Vishalcj17]

Screenshots please

 

[Siddhartha Mondal]

Excellent work Vishal bro.
Ekdom jakkkas

 

[Sairagav]

NOTE: If you want magisk, get the one from the Telegram support group. We don't know if official magisk works perfectly or not for now.

REVIEW-

Performance: It's fluid AF. The rom never hicks up, all animations hold their framerate, and the UI is snappy and responsive. I don't game, but I'm sure this will handle gaming well enough.

Battery: Solid. Not Spectacular or anything, but good. Expect around 7~8 hrs of SOT if you're an average user who doesn't game. Standby drain is also minimal.

Stability: Had no glitches or bugs so far (except for the ones mentioned already). It's reliable. Had no force reboots, or issues that made me want to restart the device.

FOD and Faceun*ock: FOD is accurate and snappy. I've seen faster, but this ain't no slouch. Faceun*ock is blitzing fast! Try it. It's fantastic!!

Overall I think this is a very good A11 ROM for our device. Definitely Daily-Driver material. There is no customization and many additional features, but for those looking for a close to stock experience, look no further.
The dev is very talented and kind. He regularly pushes updates and listens to the community. I Highly recommend joining the TGM group to stay on top of all the happy haps. Love you CJ, keep the cool stuff coming bro!

 

[herna]

 

[Pratik2012]

Good and best rom...

 

[Muda42]

Do Beta versions of PA have OTA updates or do we need to manually flash updates every time until the release builds come out ?

 

[Muda42]

Alright I flashed the ROM and just finished setting everything up. For now these are the bugs/issues I've encountered:

• The device takes forever to reboot
• USB file transfer doesn't seem to work
• Device is unencrypted by default (this may be intentional since it's a pre-release)
• Other minor UI bugs
• Wide-Angle lens doesn't work in GCam (Urnyx05 2.5 in my case)

On the other side I'm happy to see that:

• The device is Play Protect Certified
• SafetyNet passes
• Widevine Level is L1
• Bluetooth Issues from Quartz seem to be fixed

I will come back in a few days with a more detailed report

 

[Vishalcj17]

Alright I flashed the ROM and just finished setting everything up. For now these are the bugs/issues I've encountered:

• The device takes forever to reboot
• USB file transfer doesn't seem to work
• Device is unencrypted by default (this may be intentional since it's a pre-release)
• Other minor UI bugs
• Wide-Angle lens doesn't work in GCam (Urnyx05 2.5 in my case)

On the other side I'm happy to see that:

• The device is Play Protect Certified
• SafetyNet passes
• Widevine Level is L1
• Bluetooth Issues from Quartz seem to be fixed

I will come back in a few days with a more detailed report

Hi. Thank you For the feedback.

For USB, i use CAF HALS which need some driver changes, i can help you with that.

1. Plug In your Device
2. Click Start and Search for Device Manager.
3. Search for Android Devices/ADB(Usually at the top of the devices)
4. Uninstall Any ADB drivers installed.
5. Re-insert your phone after uninstall

Encryption is disabled until and unless Xiaomi release stock R (i am dependent on their modem and ICE changes). Wide-angle is something ill look into, thanks!

 

[Vishalcj17]

NOTE: If you want magisk, get the one from the Telegram support group. We don't know if official magisk works perfectly or not for now.

REVIEW-

Performance: It's fluid AF. The rom never hicks up, all animations hold their framerate, and the UI is snappy and responsive. I don't game, but I'm sure this will handle gaming well enough.

Battery: Solid. Not Spectacular or anything, but good. Expect around 7~8 hrs of SOT if you're an average user who doesn't game. Standby drain is also minimal.

Stability: Had no glitches or bugs so far (except for the ones mentioned already). It's reliable. Had no force reboots, or issues that made me want to restart the device.

FOD and Faceun*ock: FOD is accurate and snappy. I've seen faster, but this ain't no slouch. Faceun*ock is blitzing fast! Try it. It's fantastic!!

Overall I think this is a very good A11 ROM for our device. Definitely Daily-Driver material. There is no customization and many additional features, but for those looking for a close to stock experience, look no further.
The dev is very talented and kind. He regularly pushes updates and listens to the community. I Highly recommend joining the TGM group to stay on top of all the happy haps. Love you CJ, keep the cool stuff coming bro!

Thanks for the review! Will try my best to make the experience better for you.

 

[Onurnymr10]

Will the fingerprint work with the screen off?

 

[Vishalcj17]

Will the fingerprint work with the screen off?

We didn't add the support yet. You might see than in future builds.

 

[dennism274]

Excellent rom...Just loved using it...Keep up the Good Vishal and all behind this..We desperately need these roms.

 

[Iamdchandan]

The rom it's work perfecly, really smooth when open apps, you must install this rom!
Best rom I have ever flashed, ROMs ui like stock battery backup is also awesome thanks to Developer.
I love you 3000 @Vishalcj17 .

 

[Abdu_alkateb]

great rom @Vishalcj17
smooth and stable no problem so far other than those mentioned in this thread and support group which you already answered to!!
battery backup is good
performance is great, no lags or glitches
looking forward for future releases
keep up the good work and #stayparanoid

 

[estrekto]

friend, do you know what is to use a rom great, fluid, stable and has good battery life with always on display active all the time?. it's really cool to me the best rom by far in every way

 

[m4RinKo2]

Is it necessary to format internal storage?