Development [ROM] [13.0] [alioth/aliothin] ArrowOS 13.1 [MiPa] [OTA]

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cyanGalaxy

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Thanks for this great ROM! I have been using it since Android 12 and have not had any issues with it. Upgrade to A13 went fine.

I would like to mention that for anyone like me rushing to update FW to 14.0.7 A13 EU, for me at least it erased all stored fingerprints and it times out whenever I attempt to add a new one.
Reverting back to FW 13.0.11 A12 EU allowed me to re-add fingerprints using latest ROM 03_11.
Yes, please don't use v14 firmware yet! Use the recommended firmware!
 

Aageetee

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Jan 17, 2016
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I've been using since A12 and enjoying so far. Thanks for the excellent work.

The only thing I'm missing: when I touch the date/hour in the status bar nothing happens. In A12 the calendar/clock app used to open. Is there a workaround for fixing this? It was a good shortcut.
 

bupeapoop

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Apr 5, 2021
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Thank you for this new ArrowOS 13.0 release.

After clean flashing my phone to the latest version of ArrowOS 13.0, I have a few questions after upgrading from the previous, and now discontinued, ArrowOS 11.0.

Should I have ensured I have ensured I was on fw part MIUI V13.0.5.0.SKHMIXM before proceeding with the install? At what part of the install process should I have installed this firmware version? Is the MiFlash xiaomi-flash-tool still the best way of applying this fw?

Also, going forward, whenever you release any new updates, can I simply update through the update feature on the phone? This way, I can retain all my data/apps/etc without having to clean flash each and every time there is a new update.

Thank you for all your help and I look forward to your reply!
 

robboman88

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Sep 13, 2017
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Thank you for this new ArrowOS 13.0 release.

After clean flashing my phone to the latest version of ArrowOS 13.0, I have a few questions after upgrading from the previous, and now discontinued, ArrowOS 11.0.

Should I have ensured I have ensured I was on fw part MIUI V13.0.5.0.SKHMIXM before proceeding with the install? At what part of the install process should I have installed this firmware version? Is the MiFlash xiaomi-flash-tool still the best way of applying this fw?

Also, going forward, whenever you release any new updates, can I simply update through the update feature on the phone? This way, I can retain all my data/apps/etc without having to clean flash each and every time there is a new update.

Thank you for all your help and I look forward to your reply!

Yes you can do OTA updates, you can find it in the settings. You can search for updates and when available it will download the update and instal it for you. You will keep all your apps/data.

As for the recommended firmware I think normally you first flash the firmware, and then flash the ROM. If you are not on the recommended firmware atm it's no problem. Just download the firmware, reboot to recovery, and flash firmware. You don't need Miflash.
 

bupeapoop

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Apr 5, 2021
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Yes you can do OTA updates, you can find it in the settings. You can search for updates and when available it will download the update and instal it for you. You will keep all your apps/data.

As for the recommended firmware I think normally you first flash the firmware, and then flash the ROM. If you are not on the recommended firmware atm it's no problem. Just download the firmware, reboot to recovery, and flash firmware. You don't need Miflash.

Thank you for the prompt response.

This is a great help. When running ArrowOS 11, I ran into some problems whenever attempting to OTA update. Going forward though, I will follow your advice and hopefully everything runs smoothly once updated.

Will it be alright for me to go ahead and flash the firmware now that I've installed ArrowOS13 already? Or is it best that I install the firmware first, and proceed with the installation of ArrowOS13 afterwards? This would be good to know before I begin configuring all of my apps etc.
 
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Zaphyria

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Jun 21, 2019
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Should I update from Arrow OS 11? Is there better performance and battery life with Arrow OS 13?
 

robboman88

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Sep 13, 2017
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Thank you for the prompt response.

This is a great help. When running ArrowOS 11, I ran into some problems whenever attempting to OTA update. Going forward though, I will follow your advice and hopefully everything runs smoothly once updated.

Will it be alright for me to go ahead and flash the firmware now that I've installed ArrowOS13 already? Or is it best that I install the firmware first, and proceed with the installation of ArrowOS13 afterwards? This would be good to know before I begin configuring all of my apps etc.

No problem mate 👍 Yes it's fine to flash the recommended firmware now. Reboot to recovery, flash firmware, and reboot to system again.
 

geop0p3

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Is it normal to not have system update?
 

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evilels

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Mar 24, 2023
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Hi!

Upgraded from 12.1 (dirty) to
Global_V13.0.9.0.SKHEUXM
Arrow-v13.0-alioth-MiPa-20230311-VANILLA
NikGapps-core-arm64-13-20230319-signed

Now I have two problems:
Smart Lock is not working for me.
Trust agent `Smart Lock` is enabled but I have no options in the Smart Lock screen. Just blank screen with smart lock description. No option.

There several apps that can no longer access geo location.
like this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weawow
I reinstalled those apps and granted location permission.
When I start the app, I see the icon in status bar indicating gps activity but the app cannot get geo location and the request times out.
Same in WhatsApp when I try to share my location. GPS icon in status bar shows up but the app cannot get a location and times out. Permissions are set for the app as well.
This happens not for all apps. Google maps or navigation apps working fine and can access geo location.

I reset all app settings/permissions and flashed
Arrow-v13.0-alioth-MiPa-20230311-VANILLA
NikGapps-core-arm64-13-20230319-signed
again.

Granted location permissions again but still not working.

Any idea what this could be?
 

ngenx

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Jul 5, 2015
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Xiaomi Poco F3
Hi!

Upgraded from 12.1 (dirty) to
Global_V13.0.9.0.SKHEUXM
Arrow-v13.0-alioth-MiPa-20230311-VANILLA
NikGapps-core-arm64-13-20230319-signed

Now I have two problems:
Smart Lock is not working for me.
Trust agent `Smart Lock` is enabled but I have no options in the Smart Lock screen. Just blank screen with smart lock description. No option.

There several apps that can no longer access geo location.
like this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weawow
I reinstalled those apps and granted location permission.
When I start the app, I see the icon in status bar indicating gps activity but the app cannot get geo location and the request times out.
Same in WhatsApp when I try to share my location. GPS icon in status bar shows up but the app cannot get a location and times out. Permissions are set for the app as well.
This happens not for all apps. Google maps or navigation apps working fine and can access geo location.

I reset all app settings/permissions and flashed
Arrow-v13.0-alioth-MiPa-20230311-VANILLA
NikGapps-core-arm64-13-20230319-signed
again.

Granted location permissions again but still not working.

Any idea what this could be?
Try flashing the recommended firmware.
It should be 13.0.5. or 13.0.6 Global
 

evilels

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Mar 24, 2023
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Try flashing the recommended firmware.
It should be 13.0.5. or 13.0.6 Global

V13.0.9.0.SKHEUXM
is recommended
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Anyway, I rolled back to 13.0.5 and it still doesn't work.

After factory reset the above problems are gone.

But then the battery was drained in <10h compared to >24h with 12.1

Rolled back to 12.1. All fine again.
 

lejeanlouisF

Member
Apr 29, 2021
6
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Hello

The ROM works very well for me but I have two problems :

At each reboot, some permissions of the Tasker App are missing :

- Draw over apps
- App usage stats
- Manage external storage (also Root Explorer App)
- Write system settings

It never happened before with any Android Os. I don't know if it's due to Android 13 or ArrowOS.

Secondly,

Battery and Cpu usage are affected by the system_server process named as "Android System "in the battery usage viewing in the settings. It can reach more than 15% of the total consumption.

Any ideas ?

I found a solution by renicing the process by the value of 5 experimentaly. I looks like it doesnt affect the system and reduce significantly the battery usage.
 

geop0p3

Member
Jun 17, 2012
35
6
I am getting a weird bug wherever after some time I comeback to an app I get a blank screen showing only my wallpaper. It happens to any app and the only way to get the app to show it's UI is to repeatedly tap de back button or go completely close it and reopen it.

I'll edit this post if I get a video or image of the bug
 

diyaz97

Member
Jan 26, 2023
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Xiaomi Poco F3
i like this rom alot but there are some issues i face and i lose the joy of using the rom like locking telegram with applock - when i open the app sometimes the applock at bottom that show to use fingerprint to unlock the app just shows up and goes down so i have to open the app once again and it might happen twice,so to launch telegram i have to open the app 3 times,when i watch a video on youtube or a video player (vlc or mx player) on landscape mode and locking the screen,after unlock the screen doesnt respond ,just swipe from middle gesture works and i dont play games often but i can install a game for one or two days to play a little,so when playing wild rift or apex legends the edges of screen are not working kind of,like in lol i can't press up right part of screen to write something or to send emotes,in apex if i open the map i can't press the X to close map or even backpack and youtube revanced cannot be installed
i like the rom very much,the sound quality and loudness is amazing with moto dolby,animations and apps open speed is very smooth and fast,would be cool to get rid of those "kind of bugs" to enjoy the rom !
 
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limjialok

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Nov 17, 2014
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How to I improve the colour of the display without root? The display seems dull compared to miui. Thank you!!
Latest arrow of 11th march build
 

jefffrom

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Oct 19, 2016
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from the Arrow telegram post

Hope you all are doing good, I know we've been on break and not a lot of work or updates have been pushed.

We are slowly coming back and will start working on a new branch (arrow-13.1) the same essence of ArrowOS having the necessary features yet being simple as ever.

That being said, I would like to thank all the people who have funded ArrowOS that allows us to fund devices for our maintainers/project contributors and keep the infrastructure going.

ArrowOS has funded Moto Edge 30 to ghostrider_reborn to help him lead the new phase and support this device with ArrowOS. Hello Moto!

With regards
ArrowOS CORE team.
 

bupeapoop

Member
Apr 5, 2021
38
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PLEASE SEE MORE INFORMATION IN THIS QUESTION THREAD HERE

After having screwed up my girlfriends phone and attempting to reinstall Arrow OS 13 from scratch, I've attempted to install two Firmware versions. These are as follows:

- miui_ALIOTHGlobal_V13.0.5.0.SKHMIXM_74dd0fb2e5_12.0
- miui_ALIOTHEEAGlobal_V13.0.9.0.SKHEUXM_f9603cf7f3_12.0

With either Firmware version install, I'm getting the following error message:

ERROR: recovery: Signature verification failed
ERROR: recovery: error: 21
Installing update...
ERROR: recovery: Current SPL: 2023-01-05 Target SPL: 2022-08-01 this is considered a downgrade
ERROR: recovery: Denying OTA because it's a SPL downgrade

Can someone please help me resolve this issue ASAP as I'm completely stuck and cannot find a solution to resume with the installation.

Your help would be greatly appreciated in this troublesome time! 🥺😭😭
 
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tassos_chry

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May 26, 2013
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PLEASE SEE MORE INFORMATION IN THIS QUESTION THREAD HERE

After having screwed up my girlfriends phone and attempting to reinstall Arrow OS 13 from scratch, I've attempted to install two Firmware versions. These are as follows:

- miui_ALIOTHGlobal_V13.0.5.0.SKHMIXM_74dd0fb2e5_12.0
- miui_ALIOTHEEAGlobal_V13.0.9.0.SKHEUXM_f9603cf7f3_12.0

With either Firmware version install, I'm getting the following error message:



Can someone please help me resolve this issue ASAP as I'm completely stuck and cannot find a solution to resume with the installation.

Your help would be greatly appreciated in this troublesome time! 🥺😭😭

You probably need to flash 13.0.5.0 with Mi Flash tool
 

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