[ROM][12.1][OFFICIAL][CEPHEUS] crDroid v8.16 [25.08.2023][EOL]

[pavoleo]

No...OrangeFox will also not work.

Homepage --> Google "pixel experience"

Btw...see comment #20 here.

Can U provide a download link pls?

 

[Pistrie]

No...OrangeFox will also not work.

Homepage --> Google "pixel experience"

Btw...see comment #20 here.

Found it! I was on the official site already, but didn't think to check if the recovery image could be hiding under the build dropdown haha

I'll try following what #20 did

 

[Pistrie]

Can U provide a download link pls?

Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus) - Pixel Experience

Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus) - Pixel Experience

download.pixelexperience.org

Click on the newest date, it will show the newest recovery image

 

[Pistrie]

One more question. What camera app should I use if I want to make full use of the 3 cameras on the back? I used ANX in Android 11, but they don't support Android 12 (yet?). Another one I used was a GCam mod, but I don't think that one is available on Android 12 either.

 

[RealNBB]

One more question. What camera app should I use if I want to make full use of the 3 cameras on the back? I used ANX in Android 11, but they don't support Android 12 (yet?). Another one I used was a GCam mod, but I don't think that one is available on Android 12 either.

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-12-0-un...w-6-0-01-21-2022.4361177/page-9#post-86298955

I use also this one:

Urnyx05: GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05-v2.6.apk

Download GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05-v2.6.apk by Urnyx05.

www.celsoazevedo.com

Both working very well on Mi9 with A12 ROM. Use the related configs for each cam.

 

[raystef66]

Made a small magisk module on getting Assistant App to work : ( running Nikgapps basic )

• remove existing google & assistant app
• install module & reboot
• tap assistant app and setup/dl google, go into google settings > voicematch (check OK google)
• tap assistant and make google app as default
• give google app PHONE permission
• open assistant...

 

[Pistrie]

TWRP can't handle encrypted A12 ROMs at the moment. But you can try PE Recovery. It's available on their homepage.

Hmm, so I'm using PE right now, but I don't think it's able to decrypt either. I'm unable to 'Apply update', I can only use ADB to apply updates. When I try to apply updates using adb sideload I get an error saying 'Mount failed data!'

Edit: I'm really confused. It appears that decryption _is_ working, because I just installed a crDroid update using the updater.

 

[pavoleo]

Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus) - Pixel Experience

Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus) - Pixel Experience

download.pixelexperience.org

Click on the newest date, it will show the newest recovery image

Thanks buddy.
To change the recovery I only have to flash the IMG file in TWRP, right?
Anyway I think I'll stop updating until there'll be a proper recovery which can decrypt data

 

[Pistrie]

Thanks buddy.
To change the recovery I only have to flash the IMG file in TWRP, right?
Anyway I think I'll stop updating until there'll be a proper recovery which can decrypt data

I would just follow the installation instructions, worked for me

Install PixelExperience on cepheus - PixelExperience Wiki

Install PixelExperience on cepheus - PixelExperience Wiki

wiki.pixelexperience.org

Also, PE decrypts just fine apparently. Just did an update using the crDroid updater

 

[ahmadlibya82]

*** Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any damage you made to your device
You have been warned

crDroid is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device also attempting to bringing many of the best features existent today


Features:
https://github.com/crdroidandroid/crdroid_features/blob/12.0/README.mkdn

Flashing Instructions:

Pre-installation:

• TWRP : TWRP 3.4.0-10 Unofficial by mauronofrio
• gapps : Nikgapps basic tested
• Magisk 23.0 for root - (Download from here)
• Firmware V12.5.6.0.RFACNXM included

First time installation:

• backup your goodies
• boot recovery
• format and reboot recovery
• flash crDroid
• reboot recovery
• (optional) flash Gapps
• (optional) flash Magisk
• flash DFE (you can boot without but next dirty flash will give issues because twrp can't decrypt properly )
• boot system

Update installation:

• skip format

Sources:
ROM: https://github.com/crdroidandroid
Device Trees: CEPHEUS
Kernel: https://github.com/crdroidandroid/android_kernel_xiaomi_cepheus thx to Evasi0n Xiao

Download:
ROM: https://crdroid.net/cepheus/8
Changelog: CEPHEUS


LATEST BUILD AND GUIDELINES

Known issues:

• ota not tested

ROM OS Version: 12.0
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader, miu v12.0.x or 12.5.x

Status: stable
Sec. Patches : 2022.01.05

Created : 2022.01.14
Last Updated : 2022.01.24

Visit official website @ crDroid.net
crDroid CEPHEUS Telegram
crDroid Community Telegram
crDroid Updates Channel
Donations are appreciated to continue development

hi dev, can I flash it on my mi9 with ilixir 1.3 ( A12 ) rom ?
cause I installet the ilixer rom upon miui eu 12.5 ( A11 ) .

 

[ahmadlibya82]

Made a small magisk module on getting Assistant App to work : ( running Nikgapps basic )

• remove existing google & assistant app
• install module & reboot
• tap assistant app and setup/dl google, go into google settings > voicematch (check OK google)
• tap assistant and make google app as default
• give google app PHONE permission
• open assistant...

I removed G app but I couldn't remove assistant app . all what I could do is disabling it .
how can remove it .

 

[Pistrie]

I removed G app but I couldn't remove assistant app . all what I could do is disabling it .
how can remove it .

You installed the wrong NikGapps version. You need NikGapps basic. As far as I know the only way to change the Gapps version is doing a clean flash

 

[Pistrie]

Made a small magisk module on getting Assistant App to work : ( running Nikgapps basic )

• remove existing google & assistant app
• install module & reboot
• tap assistant app and setup/dl google, go into google settings > voicematch (check OK google)
• tap assistant and make google app as default
• give google app PHONE permission
• open assistant...

When I reach the third step it says that the Hey Google feature is unavailable on this device. Is there a way to find out why this is the case?

 

[pavoleo]

Maybe it's a silly question but, there is a way to change the enormous awful clock on the lockscreen?
Customize it, make it smaller, just like in android 11.

 

[bernardstef]

Hi ! Just wanted to thank you for this awesome ROM, works flawlessly, no battery drain ! Excellent work ... Cheers !

 

[raystef66]

FLASHING TIME
NEW crDroid BUILD 01.02.2022
DON'T JUST HIT & RUN .... YOUR APPRECIATION KEEPS MY MOTIVATION ROLLING

crDroid statistics

SELINUX ENFORCING ​

crDroidAndroid-12.0-20220201-cepheus-v8.1.zip


NOTE : DO READ CAREFULLY

• NO need to flash FW
• TWRP : TWRP 3.4.0-10 Unofficial by mauronofrio
• Join also our new TG crDroid MI9

Highlights & Device Specific Changes:
Build type: Monthly
Device: Xiaomi MI9 (cepheus)
Device maintainer: raystef66
Required firmware: build-in

INSTALLATION : DIRTY (coming from latest cr 8.1 !!)

1. flash crDroid (magisk addon should auto-flash as well - so no need to redo in the end)
2. (optional) flash Gapps (when having boot issue)
3. flash DFE (reboot to recovery if 4.)
4. (optional) flash magisk 24.1 (if magisk addon didn't install well after rom flash)
5. boot & ENJOY

INSTALLATION : CLEAN !! SO DO BACKUP ALL IN CASE WHEN NEED TO RESTORE

1. backup all
2. format data, reboot recovery
3. flash crDroid and reboot recovery
4. flash Gapps ( I'm using Nikgapps basic)
5. flash magisk 24.1 (optional),
6. flash DFE
7. boot & ENJOY

====================
01-02-2022
====================

* added pixel style animation option for 3-button navigation bar
* added toggle to disable ripple effect on unlock with fingerprint
* reworked Launcher customization (will reset on dirty flash)
* added PavlovaUI icons
* added HarmonyOS Sans font
* added setting to force small lockscreen clock
* fixed google search app crash on long press home
* fixed glitchy charging info on lockscreen
* fixed few issues with gestural navbar where pill disappears
* added button to AppErrorDialog to upload crash information to pasty
* added Phone ringtone setting for Multi SIM device
* synced with latest sources
* updated translations
* some other fixes and improvements

 

[toscha42]

I suggest to mention 'Magisk 24.1' which is now the current version.

Cheers
Toscha

 

[Talixme]

Hello and thanks for this greats ROM. Here are my tests

INSTALLATION : DIRTY (coming from latest cr 8.1 !!)
Updated to crDroidAndroid-12.0-20220201-cepheus-v8.1
With: DFE and gapps
Without: Magisk
Result : Error (no boot )

Next :

INSTALLATION : CLEAN !! SO DO BACKUP ALL IN CASE WHEN NEED TO RESTORE
Flash with crDroidAndroid-12.0-20220201-cepheus-v8.1
With: DFE and gapps
Without: Magisk
Result : Perfect

Problems:
Google assistant still not working (error when using it )
Face id not showing

At least right now everything else working fine including banks apps with fingerprints access.

Thanks!!!

 

[hyp89]

Hello and thanks for this greats ROM. Here are my tests

INSTALLATION : DIRTY (coming from latest cr 8.1 !!)
Updated to crDroidAndroid-12.0-20220201-cepheus-v8.1
With: DFE and gapps
Without: Magisk
Result : Error (no boot )

Next :

INSTALLATION : CLEAN !! SO DO BACKUP ALL IN CASE WHEN NEED TO RESTORE
Flash with crDroidAndroid-12.0-20220201-cepheus-v8.1
With: DFE and gapps
Without: Magisk
Result : Perfect

Problems:
Google assistant still not working (error when using it )
Face id not showing

At least right now everything else working fine including banks apps with fingerprints access.

Thanks!!!

I am in the last Version and Updater is showing an error before rebooting to Recovery and Update.

Edit: ADB Sideload was working.

 

[bernardstef]

Hello and thanks for this greats ROM. Here are my tests

INSTALLATION : DIRTY (coming from latest cr 8.1 !!)
Updated to crDroidAndroid-12.0-20220201-cepheus-v8.1
With: DFE and gapps
Without: Magisk
Result : Error (no boot )

Next :

INSTALLATION : CLEAN !! SO DO BACKUP ALL IN CASE WHEN NEED TO RESTORE
Flash with crDroidAndroid-12.0-20220201-cepheus-v8.1
With: DFE and gapps
Without: Magisk
Result : Perfect

Problems:
Google assistant still not working (error when using it )
Face id not showing

At least right now everything else working fine including banks apps with fingerprints access.

Thanks!!!

Yup, just did the OTA, the script runs, then no boot and not able to access to SDCARD etc...
You have to install manually from TWRP, as instructions says, not do the OTA I guess !