[ROM][13.0][OFFICIAL] SparkOS [AOSP][STABLE][17/01/2023]

[tim440]

I've been trying to install 13.4 on my Poco F2 Pro. I had a later version of Miui and thought that would be ok but when I tried to install the spark os firmware I got a failed to mount system_ext message and two other failed to mount message. The phone became unbootable and I installed the recovery version of the correct Miui firmware and that worked but I still get the failed to mount errors when I try and install spark os. I have to reinstall the Miui recovery firmware again to get the phone to reboot. Any ideas what I've done wrong or might be doing wrong and how I can fix it? Thank you.

Edit: I managed to install the previous version but when I tried to dirty flash the latest I had the same system_ext message. No idea what's causing it.

I'm going to leave it on 13.3 for the time being.

 

[Dako88PL]

Just installed the newest build using TWRP 3.6.0. Did a "format data", "factory reset" and the installation process went perfectly. GAPPS working right from start is a huge advantage! Just began testing the ROM. Thank you for your hard work! Great job!

One dumb question: how do I update the ROM later? I mean to a newer version, can't find any OTA. I just download the new ROM and use Recovery to apply it?

 

[Lowxorx]

I've been trying to install 13.4 on my Poco F2 Pro. I had a later version of Miui and thought that would be ok but when I tried to install the spark os firmware I got a failed to mount system_ext message and two other failed to mount message. The phone became unbootable and I installed the recovery version of the correct Miui firmware and that worked but I still get the failed to mount errors when I try and install spark os. I have to reinstall the Miui recovery firmware again to get the phone to reboot. Any ideas what I've done wrong or might be doing wrong and how I can fix it? Thank you.

Edit: I managed to install the previous version but when I tried to dirty flash the latest I had the same system_ext message. No idea what's causing it.

I'm going to leave it on 13.3 for the time being.

Which recovery did you used?

Just installed the newest build using TWRP 3.6.0. Did a "format data", "factory reset" and the installation process went perfectly. GAPPS working right from start is a huge advantage! Just began testing the ROM. Thank you for your hard work! Great job!

One dumb question: how do I update the ROM later? I mean to a newer version, can't find any OTA. I just download the new ROM and use Recovery to apply it?

You can adb sideload the ROM without losing data.

 

[miki_994]

I know TWRP 3.7.0 supports Android 12.
Can i flash provided TWRP here to boot MIUI 13? I have a plan to soon to flash SparkOS

EDIT : 64MP Works with sparkOS?

 

[tim440]

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Which recovery did you used?

You can adb sideload the ROM without losing data.

I used the latest TWRP. Is there a better option? I want to upgrade to the the latest version of Spark OS but a bit nervous about doing so.

 

[TheLonelySoul12]

I had a bit of trouble installing the newest version with gapps included since the booting animation would not end even after 15 minutes. what solved it for me is the following:

1 - Installed TWRP 3.7.0 provided
2 - Flashed the latest EU firmware V13.0.8.0 (might as well since I'm from EU)
3 - ADB sideloaded and installed the ROM
4 - Formatted data and factory reset from TWRP
5 - Booted to system and all worked!

Really enjoying this rom. After using this one I just can't look back! Stable, good customisation and features!

PS - I miss the among us logo from previous versions and the colored round battery indicator :c Anyone know how to bring them back? :')

 

[Lamnt]

After 2 weeks, i found some bugs:
1 : QR scan is completely useless, just like a normal Camera
2 : sometimes Wifi automatically disabled itself
3 : system sometimes crashed.
4 : when some calls come, the flashlight keeps turning on and off even i hang off the call
I hope those bugs will be fixed in the next update

 

[himan7991]

I accidentally went to the Xiaomi Mi A1 thread and while I was there, I noticed you can update the ROM with the OTA Updater. I came to this thread, but there is no mention of an OTA Updater. Plus, when I search for update in the Settings, there is nothing.

Is there no way to update the ROM OTA? Or at least check for an update without going to the SparkOS site every 2 weeks?

Let me know if I missed anything

PS. Other than that, pretty good ROM. Stable, and fast. Though apps keep closing completely/crashing when I exit them, even for a secon.. not sure what is up with that

 

[Lamnt]

I found other Bugs:
1. Wideline certificate L3
2. I can't install Netfilx, GG Play Store said that the app can't be installed in this device
3. Google Wallet shows me the nofitication about my phone doesn't meet Security requirements .
4. Google Play Book crashes frequently

 

[Old_grinch]

I found other Bugs:
1. Wideline certificate L3
2. I can't install Netfilx, GG Play Store said that the app can't be installed in this device
3. Google Wallet shows me the nofitication about my phone doesn't meet Security requirements .
4. Google Play Book crashes frequently

Same here, before Wallet was working flawlessly. Now shows that device security is altered.

 

[Old_grinch]

Maybe Wallet somehow started detecting unlocked bootloader since two days? Starting from yesterday I've tried all the possible options but with now luck. Before I used wallet with SparkOS, Miui 13, crDroid 9.1 etc. now I cant with any of them. I tried to fastboot flashing stock rom, changing firmwares (EU, Global), doesn't work. I've installed all the custom roms with all the recoveries including LOS 19, Magisk, Magisk delta, without Magisk, everything... dunno what else I can do, only thing I havn't tried is relocking bootloader, which I don't want to do. any ideas?

P.S Now I'm on SparkOS 13.4, everything is flawless except Wallet.

 

[adoe]

for me wallet works just fine, spark 13.4. latest wallet version check recent. living in NL, maybe that make sense?

 

[Old_grinch]

for me wallet works just fine, spark 13.4. latest wallet version check recent. living in NL, maybe that make sense?

That's insane, I've tried one last time after reading your comment and now it works. Holly poltergeist

 

[PressAnyKeyDE]

First of all, thanks for making such a great custom rom.
Basically everything works flawlessly, however there is one thing, I'd like to address:
I always have to update via ADB, as somehow the OTA Updater is missing.
When going through the settings myself, I can't find it.
If I use the search function and search for it, It apparently finds an entry under Settings > System > Systemupdates, however if I tap on it, it just drops me in Settings > System.
Am I the only one with this problem or have others noticed this as well?
Edit:
Some other problems I've encountered in the as of now, most up to date version:

Somehow, the rom "soft resets" itself randomly (wallpaper gets changed back to default, the currently open app gets closed)

Blur effect isn't displayed correctly anymore (for example when opening the "task overview". This has worked in the previous version)

Storage access appears to sometimes be extremely slow (not quite sure yet if this is a problem with the rom or the used app(s), I'll try around with some other apps)

 

[Ultra_HR]

Fantastic work, and glad to see continued active development. My favourite ROM so far. A couple of questions:

1. Is there a way to hide the "Search your phone" text in the launcher search bar? If this is not currently configurable, are there plans to add configuration for this?
2. The default modal for biometric unlock is positioned too low down. It's only a visual thing, fingerprint unlock for apps still works fine. But the graphic for where to place your fingerprint is too low down. Is this a known bug? (Wasn't able to screenshot this, it seems to be excluded from screenshots)

 

[Buster99]

I like the Rom but how to enforce encryption? Even with a fresh install and immediatly setting pin/fingerprint/faceunlock etc. it's still unencrypted.


thanks for support

 

[bodo_bence]

Hi! If i comming from an other andorid 13 rom, do i have to flash the latest firmware? if so, is there any working link for that, bc the one in the main thread says 404. Thanks!