[ROM] [7.1.2] [madOS] - Oukitel U13 [MT6753]

[DerTeufel1980]

This is the official build of madOS (Android 7.1.1) for Oukitel U13​

#include 
/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
 * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
 * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
 * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
 */

Installation Instructions:
Fist time installation of madOS and/or TWRP recovery (if you don't know what this is, it's the first time ):
see second post

Coming from previous version of madOS:

• Download ROM from here: https://www.facebook.com/MediatekAndroidDevelopers/ ([or via xda DevDB)
• Download Gapps from OpenGapps: http://opengapps.org/, choose arm64, Android 7.1, nano
• Boot to recovery
• Install ROM and gapps
• Reboot

Working:
RIL
Wifi
Bluetooth
Audio
HW de/encoding
Camera
Sensors
GPS
FMRadio

Bugs:
You tell me...

XDA:DevDB Information
Oukitel U13 madOS, ROM for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors
DerTeufel1980, fire855, superdragonpt, BlueFlame4
Source Code: https://github.com/MediatekAndroidDevelopers

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
Based On: AOSP

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4
Stable Release Date: 2017-05-27

Created 2017-02-23
Last Updated 2017-05-29

 

[DerTeufel1980]

Reserved

Changelog 20170301- Stable 2:

• Fixed call issues
• Added scheduled power on/off

Changelog 20170313 - Stable 3:

• Fixed a (huge) Memory leak, introduced on previous build
• M.A.D. Extras: PIE is here!
• Re-designed and re-named MAD Extras --> madOS Extras
• Rom performance optimizations
• Update pre-built ‘blobs’ from latest stock rom (V18), to enhance camera for example
• New translations from Github merged

Build madOS [7.1.2] 20170527 ( Stable 4)

• Update to 7.1.2
• Patch Level: May 2017
• madOS version v1.1

Introducing:

• madlauncher: (AOSP based, but on mad steroids with several options)
• madCamera: Our own camera (with several improvements for MediaTek based devices)

Telephony :

• RIL improvements
• Fixed a badass NullPointer on Telephony (Operator related)
• Network / SIM Status fixes
• wlan and connection improvements

Other Features:

• Camera improvements & fixes
• Added sdcardfs support
• Support for the new substratum (madOS is now an official supported rom)
• omnijaws weather (Lockscreen & Status bar,etc)
• --> with huge madOS improvememts over the original implementations
• Power Menu Options
• One handed mode
• Lockscreen PIN quick unlock & quick unlock improvements
• Added SIP Options
• QS (Quick Settings) Options
• Custom Carrier Label options
• madOS NavBar: fixup
• Bluetooth: battery status options
• AlarmsBlocker
• WakelockBlocker
• Recents Options
• Pie: New SlimPie (ported by mad from lp to N) & improved

Tiles:

• CompassTile
• NFC Tile
• Compass & Language toggle Tiles
• madOS Tile
• etc ..

Other fixes & Improvements:

• couple GAPPS related issues
• location provider errors
• SchedulePowerOnOff
• facelock
• Removed Gello , Welcome chromium
• faster app switching
• AppOps
• gesture events
• PhoneWindowManager
• anr's
• NPE's
• memory leaks
• masOS offline charging animation
• Dashboard & madOS settings cleanup
• Miracast issues on some dongles

There's other fixes & features included on this release
--> Too much to write on a changelog

HOW TO INSTALL;
see attched guide. Feedback welcome

 

[DerTeufel1980]

Reserved

 

[superdragonpt]

General F.A.Q.

Q: What the hell is madOS ?
A: madOS, (M.A.D. Team OS), is a ROM based on pure A.O.S.P. with extended capabilities and customizations made by or merge/adapted by M.A.D. Team.

Q: Which recovery should I use for this ROM?
A: Latest M.A.D. TWRP recovery for Oukitel U13
available here

Q: Some translations are missing for my language, can I help?
A: Sure you can, please check our translations repo available here , you can either do a pull request, or if you don't know how to work with git, sent us the XML. Strings for your language ( Check Readme on repo).


Q: What's working ?
A: Check first Post for current status

Q: When I try to install the ROM it says "Error 7 symlink failed", what gives?
A: You need to unmount /system first on twrp

Q: After flashing TWRP says "No OS Installed?"
A: Ignore this message. If the ROM flash indicated as being successful, you can swipe to reboot and the OS should boot.

Q: Do i really need full wipes?
A: Yeah

Q: App "x" doesn't work, why?
A: Probably not compatible with Nougat yet, feedback is welcome

Q: Is the rom rooted?
A: NO, But you can easily root with SuperSU v2.76 onwards.

Q: Does xposed work?
A: As of now, there's no Xposed for N, so no

Q: Does busybox still works on Nougat?
A: yes

Q: AdAway no longer works on Nougat, what can I do?
A: Simply install busybox first, available from the Play Store, and it'll download hosts and work just fine then

Q: Data Connection does not work, why?
A: The ROM, already includes latest APNs, if you still have no active data connection, check your APN settings

Q: Does this build support Vulcan?
A: No.

Q: Does doze work in this build?
A: Yes. You do not have to enable anything; it is active by default.

Q: Does this ROM supports Substratum ?
A: YES, latest rootless substratum is supported on madOS

Q: Does the ROM features disabling SIMs , On Settings SIM Options?
A: YES, we've now merged our own implementation (adapted for N)

Q: when will (feature/issue here) be fixed?
A: NO ETA , please

Porting F.A.Q.

No porting support, no port questions allowed on this thread, and porting PMs will be auto-deleted, porting replies will be reported as well

G.APPS F.A.Q.

Q:What GAPPS package should I use?
A: Open GAPPS is recommended

Q: How to properly install GAPPS?
A:Flash Rom, after rom finishing flashing
>reboot to recovery again and flash your desire GAPPS Package


CREDITS and Thanks

• madOS Team
  
• Our translators, credits list here
  
• A.O.S.P.
• Slim Rom
• AOSPA
• Lineage
• DU (Dirty Unicorns)
• Omni
  

HELP supporting madOS

We do this on our free time, however we do have costs on maintaining this :/

Any donation is highly appreciated

You can donate by using
this link

If the above doesn't work in your country, then you can directly donate by using this e-mail adress: [email protected]


@To Moderators: Feel free to clean the thread, whenever users start spamming, severe OT, or questioning about porting...

 

[QiUi4pda]

• Download ROM from here: https://www.facebook.com/MediatekAndroidDevelopers/ ([or via xda DevDB)
• Download Gapps from OpenGapps: http://opengapps.org/, choose arm64, Android 7.1, nano
• Boot to recovery
• Install ROM and gapps
• Reboot

I think need edit to:

• Download ROM from here: xda DevDB
• Download Gapps from OpenGapps: http://opengapps.org/, choose arm64, Android 7.1, nano
• Boot via FT
• Install ROM
• Boot via TWRP
• Install GAPPS
• Reboot

P.S.: in FB M.A.D. isn't have url for firmware. Only instruction.

 

[DerTeufel1980]

I think need edit to:



P.S.: in FB M.A.D. isn't have url for firmware. Only instruction.

And in the instructions, there's the download link

 

[El greco]

Is camera focus issue fixed on this rom?

 

[DerTeufel1980]

Is camera focus issue fixed on this rom?

Which issue are you referring to?
But yes, focus is working fine

 

[El greco]

on stock is very difficult to focus when shooting photos on wide areas, it focuses easier on macros and close photos. I also have U13 Pro with same chipset, will you also work for that model?

 

[Levered]

Wow, nice work...:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

 

[DerTeufel1980]

on stock is very difficult to focus when shooting photos on wide areas, it focuses easier on macros and close photos. I also have U13 Pro with same chipset, will you also work for that model?

Ah. Did not use stock for a longer time... Please try and report back.

No plans yet for other devices

 

[Palm Trees]

Great work guys! I found a typo in your instructions. "save" should be "safe"

 

[javirenart]

on stock is very difficult to focus when shooting photos on wide areas, it focuses easier on macros and close photos. I also have U13 Pro with same chipset, will you also work for that model?

U13 pro? There is no PRO version for U13

 

[El greco]

sorry, U15 pro, was a typo.
I still confirm there are some issues with focusing when shooting from medium to far distance, at least in my phone. Photos ends up a bit blurry even when tapping on the screen for focus, I'd want to see other feedbacks to understand if the problem is my model or if it's a software issue.

 

[Palm Trees]

sorry, U15 pro, was a typo.
I still confirm there are some issues with focusing when shooting from medium to far distance, at least in my phone. Photos ends up a bit blurry even when tapping on the screen for focus, I'd want to see other feedbacks to understand if the problem is my model or if it's a software issue.

Oukitel U15S and Blackview R7 are way more interesting. The battery capacity isn't the greatest (2700 mAh/3000 mAh) though.
I know M.A.D. team doesn't take requests per se, but it would be interesting to see them take on one of the big screen phones (6"+):
Doogee Y6 Max, Bluboo Maya Max, Leagoo Shark 1 etc.

 

[DerTeufel1980]

...
I know M.A.D. team doesn't take requests per se, but it would be interesting to see them take on one of the big screen phones (6"+):
Doogee Y6 Max, Bluboo Maya Max, Leagoo Shark 1 etc.

Oukitel has sent us the u13 to develop the rom for it.
Feel free to sent those other manufacturers a mail, to get them in touch with us.

 

[Palm Trees]

Oukitel has sent us the u13 to develop the rom for it.
Feel free to sent those other manufacturers a mail, to get them in touch with us.

I was already in contact with you on Facebook about the Ramos Mos1 Max. But unfortunately, Ramos hasn't returned your inquiry.
I have contacted Bluboo, Doogee and Leagoo asking for the kernel sources.

 

[Gyre8]

sorry, U15 pro, was a typo.
I still confirm there are some issues with focusing when shooting from medium to far distance, at least in my phone. Photos ends up a bit blurry even when tapping on the screen for focus, I'd want to see other feedbacks to understand if the problem is my model or if it's a software issue.

I have the same distance focus issue on my U13 camera so it's not just your handset. I am still on stock 6.0.
I have read a review of the U13 which states that if you first focus on a foreground object and then point to the U13 camera at the distance shot you want to take and quickly take the shot, the distance picture will be focused correctly. I have tried this and it does mostly work - if you get the technique right.

This fault does seem to be a camera focus software or firmware issue. At least, I hope it's not a hardware problem! Let's hope the M.A.D. developers can improve the camera focus performance on future releases.

Do I understand that you have installed the M.A.D ROM? If so, how is the battery life compared to stock ROM please?

 

[El greco]

couldn't tell you yet because it's not my daily driver and I don't even have SIM on it, with stock rom I just used it to test it briefly the functions and flashed MAD stright away, so far standby consumption seems very good, now I'ìm running a no-stop video playback and will report you how many hours will it reach.
I've read the battery is a not a real 3000mah but a 2300mah unit, so I don't expect miracles.
A real shame because the phone is GORGEUS and has a build quality able to rival phones with three times the price, but battery is really limitating, could and should have been better.

 

[Gyre8]

Yes, I read that about the battery having less capacity than advertised. If true, it's not the sort of behaviour that will build brand loyalty to Oukitel. If the camera functioned correctly and the battery was as advertised, I would be really pleased with my U13 purchase. Instead, I'm trying hard not to regret the purchase.
Just a heads up: I always run the Chinese Backdoor Malware Check app on any Chinese handset I buy (and I buy a few). On the U13 (stock rom) the app reports potential malware backdoors of fota.sysoper and/or adups.fota baked into the rom (can't uninstall without root). Don't know if the app is correctly reporting the facts, but it doesn't look good.

I was wondering if the MAD rom has these malware backdoors installed? Since the MAD rom is based on the stock rom as supplied by Oukitel.