There is no bootloop if you format data after installation. I use Migrate for backups
Can you share this ArrowOs-> 20211108 update ?The 20211108 update was perfectly stable and bug-free. Battery life was also great. The few missing features like unlimited Google Photos could be added using Magisk.
The 20211225 had problems with battery life.
The latest update is a complete disaster for reasons mentioned on the last 2 pages
Here you go:
Thank you.Here you go:
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Download 20211108
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The folder also includes a working GCam, Google Pay fix and AOSP dialer with automatic call recording
Click 'Like' - it is easier and nicer. (I did.)
May build gangStill on ArrowOS 11 (pre-OSS-vendor), waiting for ArrowOS 12 to officially become a stable release.
Let's hope you won't have to clean flash every upcoming updateCurrently running ArrowOS 12 official January 15 update. Had to clean flash but very positive about it.
Agree, on Telegram group they say next update will be possible to dirty flash. If doing this through the build in Updater, you have to disable device security first as TWRP cannot decrypt device. And you should use twrp-3.6.0_10-1-surya-15.12.21.img
Sorry to say but yes, you have to clean flash if you want to update from Dec 25th build. I was in the same boat as I installed 25th build on the 15th and received the update only one day after. Had to do a clean flash and full setup again... But next update it should be possible to 'OTA or dirty flash'. Just make sure to be on the correct TWRP and remove device security before updating.I wonder if this means that everyone on the 25 Dec official build will need to clean flash if they want to go onto any newer upcoming build of Arrow, official or otherwise.
That would be really annoying as Dec 25 build was the first one I came to for A12 and obviously had to do a clean flash to get onto that from A11 so another clean flash so soon will be frustrating.
Because dev cannot make it work from 25th. But try it yourself. And you should use the 10 version of TWRP as suggested earlier.Why do I need to clean flash next build if they say dirty flash will be fine? Also there is a new recovery build out, 1801
Couldn't stand the risk. I have never lost my phone so far, but with all the 2FA, banking and wallets on my phone, having it unencrypted would be unthinkable.Points of view man, I understand your opinion but I prefer to stay completely decrypted![]()
TWRP 3.6.1-11 by brigudav installs Arrow 12 OTAs without any problems for meTo anyone complaining about TWRP decryption for OTAs
Once the ROM is installed for the first time, flash ArrowOS Recovery.
OTA updates will now work flawlessly and automatically, without needing to be decrypted.
No entering passcodes, nothing, it just reboots, installs the OTA then boots up again.
Yes, you can downgrade TWRP by flashing an older version.If I already have arrow os installed with a newer twrp can I simply flash this img in twrp to downgrade or should I use the adb method? And will a wipe be necessary to decrypt my phone?
To help everyone, you can report bugs to this ROM better.Thanks to the programmers who are always on the move and who feed their passions. I write all my impressions and everything I noticed in the first 5 days of use
I have recently installed Arrow 12 latest version sil little x3 nfc version with gapps.
In daily use and in personal settings I noticed some bugs:
-in the emergency information I can not add emergency contacts.
-there is an app for crypto that I use often that should be unlocked even with the fingerprint sensor but it does not work.
-unlocking with face is not present or I can't find it
-I must emphasize, that the battery has a long life
-I would have preferred a more complete gcam type gcam 8.4 latest
Thanks again
Beware: cherish os doesn’t have phone encrypted by default. I think some of the performance is coming fo due to thatI am about to do the same process as yours. Likely with cherish os [from android 11 to 12L]. These are my steps:
1) collect and backup stuff for restore and in case something goes completely wrong:
- system: your current ROM zip file, double check that this zip file is not corrupt!!! If you don't have, take the MIUI fastboot ROM that is arond the date as your Arrow OS custom ROM [ https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/miui/surya/ ] and find out how to flash. Double check this with the info you find in 'About phone' details. This is important, as your phone can have MIUI vendor [as in my case] or OSS vendor firmware.
- data:
Remove pin/pattern and fingerprint from your phone.
'Fastboot flash recovery' the latest twrp and check you can boot and decrypt after reboot to recovery. See video in step 2 which twrp is latest
Backup data/boot partition in twrp, incl internal storage. check that google one backup has been done. As an extra resort, install magisk and swift backup and backup your apps with data. Move all this stuff to external storage e.g. usb, sd or pc.
2) preps for flashing:
- watch this video on process how to flash with what []
- collect stuff what to flash [see video]: latest firmware [check https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/firmware/surya/ ] depending on your phone], arrow os
3) flash the stuff according to video, but at end don't reboot to system
4) in twrp: Restore data partition incl internal storage from usb otg or sd card. rename data/mediaxxx. Check in file manager that internal storage files and directories are readable. Reboot to system
5) fingers crossed and check that your phone has started correctly and running as before. Add fingerprint and pin and check if your banking apps and google pay are running as before. It may be that you have to configure these apps manually, depending on the app.
Good luck!
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ygb7 said:
My Clean flash of Arrow-v12.0-surya-OFFICIAL-20220123-GAPPS.zip still shows only Screenshot at the bottom of the recents window.
Where in the launcher settings? I do not see any recents setting at all in the default Lawnchair launcher settings
Everything is working fine so far. The only issue is that the fingerprint scanner acts as some sort of "enter" key. Does anyone know how to make it ignore accidental touches?