[R][arm64-aonly/ab/vndk lite][August] Descendant11.5I - android ver. 11r40

[Dil3mm4]

Descendant is a customised Android ROM that focuses on enhancing UX and UI
over stock Android along useful features.

Downloads

Head to the download page.

Sources

Github

Same as any ROM.
Do the necessary wipes and flash the ROM.
No wipes are needed between updates from Descendant itself, unless specified.

If you're having problem with SafetyNet, please, install Magisk along the following modules:
SafetyPatcher, Magisk Hide Props or similar modules.
But please, mind, we won't support any issue arising from Magisk nor relative modules.

Listing all the additions would be a huge wall of text, that you wouldn't even read.
So, head over the Telegram group and feel free to lurk.


Preloaded applications
Google Apps are included along Kiwi Browser and Metro.

Having a bug or not booting for whatever reason?
Look for "How to report bugs" on this post.
Bug reports without logs will be ignored.

@phhusson | @Letzen | @krule031 | @ezio84 | @linuxct

Android OS version: 11.0.0_r40
Security patch level: August
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XDA:DevDB Information
Descendant XI, ROM for Treble Targets

Version Information
Status: Stable

 

[Tims Fong]

descendant_gsi_arm64aonly-XI-Official.zip can't booting,Loop to BL.
descendant_gsi_arm64ab-XI-Official.zip Unlimited reboot.

 

[CLENN99]

Are Gapps included?
Edit: Yes

 

[Gomeman]

couldnt get it going on my device. It boots in to fastboot. Arm64a

 

[Teixeiralucs]

i was very excited for this rom, but unfortunately it boots to fastboot in my moto z2 play

 

[-CALIBAN666-]

couldnt get it going on my device. It boots in to fastboot. Arm64a

Which device,can you post logs,such posts are sh......t,how can we help us when no one(since im here,9 years)post which device he use and no logs,no one can you help!Cheers!!!

 

[HueyT]

Perfect on xt1962-1 moto g7 river, vzw, on top of LOS17.1

 

[Dil3mm4]

GSI targets have been updated to latest sources.

GSI devices changelog:

Solved a problem with onclite and moto g8 series that was preventing the correct display of QS.
Solved a problem that generated an erroneus display of "Debug Console" persistent notification.

Downloads at http://downloads.descendant.me/

 

[Deleted member 10638705]

It would be amazing to have a degoogled version of this gsi

 

[CSnowflake]

Bootloop on Umidigi F1 Play.

 

[dracinn]

LG G8X stuck on bootlanimation arm64a/b.

 

[xabierd]

It would be amazing to have a degoogled version of this gsi

Descendant used to be degoogled Before android 10

 

[andriyhar]

Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F) boot ok, not work only proximity sensor.

 

[Deleted member 10638705]

Descendant used to be degoogled Before android 10

Descendant used to be degoogled Before android 10

The main reason for which people install custom Rom/GSI is to have an OS free from bloatware/Google's rootkit....so I'll never understand the choice to build a GSI with Google's app included by default. Said this, Descendant is a very great piece of work, so thanks to developers

 

[IamTheBRAVE]

...so I'll never understand the choice to build a GSI with Google's app included by default.

I tried a degoogled gsi once with only FOSS apps. It was hellish... None of the apps allowed me to bind my google account to restore some apps. Do i have to start my life over fresh just to get out if Google's grasp?

 

[Deleted member 10638705]

I tried a degoogled gsi once with only FOSS apps. It was hellish... None of the apps allowed me to bind my google account to restore some apps. Do i have to start my life over fresh just to get out if Google's grasp?

Degoogling is something you can't do in a single shot. For every Google's apps/services you need to find a proper alternative. Foss it's better obviously, but the point here it's not about open source vs proprietary software....it's about privacy, it's about to have respect of our freedom. We have to choice between convenience (Google, Facebook, Microsoft, etc., being a product for this advertising companies) and freedom (supporting developers and programmers who produce innovation without spying and selling users data). The hell is to be addicted to Google and Facebook craps...but I think this is clearly off topic now. PS: Mate, this is just for talk, obviously I respect your point of view

 

[IamTheBRAVE]

And i, yours. It's an agelong debate. No right or wrong answer... Or no answer at all☺

 

[Deleted member 10638705]

And i, yours. It's an agelong debate. No right or wrong answer... Or no answer at all☺

You're right, there is never "one truth"...and this is a really good thing

 

[xabierd]

Degoogling is something you can't do in a single shot. For every Google's apps/services you need to find a proper alternative. Foss it's better obviously, but the point here it's not about open source vs proprietary software....it's about privacy, it's about to have respect of our freedom. We have to choice between convenience (Google, Facebook, Microsoft, etc., being a product fr this advertising companies) and freedom (supporting developers and programmers who produce innovation without spying and selling users data). The hell is to be addicted to Google and Facebook craps...but I think this is clearly off topic now. PS: Mate, this is just for talk, obviously I respect your point of view

Thats how I run android on all my devices, some devices with microg and some others without. Gsi runa fine without google. Try to use browser or fdroid apps.

 

[Deleted member 10638705]

Thats how I run android on all my devices, some devices with microg and some others without. Gsi runa fine without google. Try to use browser or fdroid apps.

This is my way too, I think I could never go back