[Q&A][ROM][8.0.0] LineageOS 15.0 for Moto G5

[CodeZero]

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About this Q&A thread for LineageOS

Use this area to ask anything you want related to LineageOS,
but try not to spam everyone, always search for an answer before.​

LineageOS 16.0 for Moto G5 Cedric

Moto G5 (Cedric) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/development/rom-lineageos-16-0-t3885211​

General Questions & Answers

Is root access included into LineageOS ?​

No longer included by default to improve user security.​

Can i flash LineageOS addonsu for root accesss ?​

Yes you can .. you'll need to turn it on from in developer settings after first boot Lineage OS SU Addon. - Magisk works fine, though is not supported.​

Can i flash Magisk for root access ?​

Yes you can
Download the stable Magisk zip file from the magisk thread.
Now Reboot your device into recovery mode.
Flash the Magisk zip on your device.
Reboot your device.
Once the device is turned on then download the latest Magisk Manager to manage it.
Your device is rooted by now
Always remember to do backups before doing such changes.​

im facing encryption problem what to do?​

For that you guys need to format your data (NOT WIPE)
goto twrp recovery wipe -> factory reset -> format data and type yes​

Is the ROM suited for daily usage ? Google Apps compatible too ?

Yes but work in progress. OpenGApps recommended.​

Thse mod is not working that mod is not working that app is not working what to do how should i fix it?

DO NOT REPORT ANY SORT OF ISSUE RELATED TO THIRD PARTY APPS .. IM NOT GONNA FIX IT​

I haz This Bug, I use XYZ kernel?

Any Bug report using any custom kernel will be straight away Ignored!​

MY BATTERY DRAINING FAST YOUR ROM SUCKS

I don't care, all builds that are released on XDA first Goes through Testing
before going out in Public​

When USB connected to a computer, I can't access the storage ?

The phone is in charge-only mode by default on Oreo,
due to a stronger security logic regarding unauthorised data access.
Swipe down the notifications and change the USB mode.​

Against advice, I upgraded without GApps and now it crashes. Any way without factory reset ?

Yes there is, but nothing assures you'll manage to do it fully & preserve all your data...
Once booted, keep saying Ok to all "Unfortunately, ... has stopped",
pull-down the notifications panel, press the Settings icon,
go in Apps, menu, Show System, scroll to Setup Wizard (green Android logo),
Permissions, and activate Contacts + Telephone.
Later, some Play Store apps may need reinstalling.
If not working, then I advise a clean factory-reset reinstallation...​

And Always Remember The Drill

 

[nift4]

hi,
another question concerning the camera:
I know that I'm not supposed to post issues with applications.
But I have an issue with several camera-applications except the default one.
When I try to take a picture with them, it looks like a picture is done but none is stored. Sometimes the application even freezes.
I tried SimpleCamera and OpenCamera.

Does anybody else have this issue and does anybody know how to solve it?

Try the Gcam I posted here in the forum Themes & Mods

 

[itz_danp]

Will SafetyNet fail if I don't install Magisk?

 

[James160103]

Hi, thanks a lot for your great work! Will more customization options be added such as editing the icons of the status bar and/or changing the position of the clock?
Thanks in advance!

P.S. Where's this link for Magisk you pointed out in this thread? Couldn't spot it...

 

[blaze_aura]

That meme! ???

 

[vikkuyellow46]

Asking password even after formatting

 

[GuestK0015]

Asking password even after formatting

When you go to wipe there will be a button called "format data" if you having clicked that. That might be the problem

 

[vikkuyellow46]

When you go to wipe there will be a button called "format data" if you having clicked that. That might be the problem

What should I do please help!

 

[GuestK0015]

What should I do please help!

While you're in twrp. Click on wipe. Then on the bottom right there will be "format data" then you will reboot the phone and there won't be a password. Worked for me

 

[vikkuyellow46]

While you're in twrp. Click on wipe. Then on the bottom right there will be "format data" then you will reboot the phone and there won't be a password. Worked for me

Thanks brother! It Worked!

 

[int8gra]

What is the latest version of Magisk that is know to successfully root Lineage 15.1? Any links?

 

[fantasticmisterfox]

Not able to install GApps

I struggle installing lineageOS along with oppen GApps on my Motorolla G 5. I use TWRP 3.1.1 cedric. I installed lineage-15.0-20171125_073252-UNOFFICIAL-cedric. If I install the OS without the GApps (pico 8.0 ARM) booting works just fine. I can also install GApps after first boot. The installation runs well. But of course I cant start the GApps probably. If I install both together I am stuck in a bootloop. I probably tried every combination of swiping cache installing the zips I can think of. Downloaded everything twice. Made chek5sum etc. Any ideas?

 

[enjoy10]

Would there be an official lineage OS ROM for Moto G5 (which can get regular nightly builds with android security patches) ?

 

[GuestK0015]

Would there be an official lineage OS ROM for Moto G5 (which can get regular nightly builds with android security patches) ?

If it get stable and a person wants to maintain ?

 

[9677]

No idea, but I have to 100% the same issue. It's not booting with G-Apps. But without the apps booting is possible. I have the 3GB/16GB EU version von Spain Amazon.

 

[Andrej_SK]

For people that are unable to boot into the ROM with gapps installed, try this tutorial --> https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/how-to/how-to-repair-bootloop-oreo-roms-t3791189

 

[mdlgpt]

Hello! I'm using Los 14.1... can I upgrade? Just download zip, install, and after I install gapps, right? Or I need to do an clean flash?

 

[Andrej_SK]

Hello! I'm using Los 14.1... can I upgrade? Just download zip, install, and after I install gapps, right? Or I need to do an clean flash?

I'd like to notice that there's already existing LineageOS 15.1 (based on Android 8.1) for Moto G5 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/development/rom-lineageos-15-1-t3722188). If you decide to install Gapps alongside with LOS 15.1 (or even 15.0), follow this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/how-to/how-to-repair-bootloop-oreo-roms-t3791189 to avoid bootloop. Clean flash and 64bit TWRP is required. Install Gapps and use tutorial above before the first boot for correct functionality.

 

[mdlgpt]

I'd like to notice that there's already existing LineageOS 15.1 (based on Android 8.1) for Moto G5 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/development/rom-lineageos-15-1-t3722188). If you decide to install Gapps alongside with LOS 15.1 (or even 15.0), follow this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/how-to/how-to-repair-bootloop-oreo-roms-t3791189 to avoid bootloop. Clean flash and 64bit TWRP is required. Install Gapps and use tutorial above before the first boot for correct functionality.

Huge thanks! I have a lot of apps, and backup all of this it's gonna take some time... But I'll take an Android backup first.

Just an question: is this rom (even 15.0 or 15.1) causing IMEI problems? I read somewhere that if change mind and go back to nougat, I'll lose IMEI and ril. How can I prepare my device before upgrade? Thanks again for helping!!!

 

[Andrej_SK]

Huge thanks! I have a lot of apps, and backup all of this it's gonna take some time... But I'll take an Android backup first.

Just an question: is this rom (even 15.0 or 15.1) causing IMEI problems? I read somewhere that if change mind and go back to nougat, I'll lose IMEI and ril. How can I prepare my device before upgrade? Thanks again for helping!!!

The most you can do is doing a backup of your persist/modem (if loss of IMEI occurs, never ever flash persist/modem from other than yours phone). These two partitions contain radio "stuff", including IMEI. However, you can't mess IMEI while changing CustomROMs. If you'd like to revert to StockROM someday, just do not run fastboot erase commands. Even if you forget to exclude them and your IMEI will get wiped, there's tutorial for G5 Plus that works flawlessly in Moto G5 too - tried it (link here https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147). It will work as long as you do not flash somebody's other persist or modem.

 

[cmakeshift]

Camera apps keep crashing for me

I am using this rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5/development/rom-lineageos-16-0-t3885211
After unlocking the bootloader, I flashed TWRP. Then I did a wipe, flashed the rom, and then the GApps zip.

Everything seemed to work just fine. However, both the Lineage camera app and the Motorola camera app from the play store keep crashing. Interestingly, for simpler apps the camera works just fine (WhatsApp, for example).