[ROM] Ephemeral Mate 8 | International B180 | 4/18/16 | Xposed | ViPER | Kang Tools

[Ephemera]

Flash this ROM at your own risk. I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device when flashing.

The goal of this ROM is to rid of any unneeded apps along with replacing Huawei's apps with better alternatives such as AOSP apps. In the future this ROM will feature an AROMA installer but for now I am looking to squash bugs and make sure its as smooth as possible.

Features:

AOSP Keyboard (long press symbols)
AOSP Email
AOSP Music
Android N Emojis
Google Messenger
Rooted
ViPER4Android
Call Recording
DT2W
AdAway
KangVIP Tools
Xposed Ready
Deodexed
Debloated
More to come/etc.

Noted Bugs:

-VPN getting "Unsuccessful" error when connecting over L2TP only
-Google Voice Routing not working when set as default
-AOSP Keyboard seems to be using data
-Permissions Manager does not open
-Can't swipe the NavBar to make the screen smaller
-K-settings: Lockscreen & Desktop Modifications not functioning properly
-Can't edit in gallery

Downloads:

ROM is in the download section above.

TWRP:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759883292

Removed Apps:
https://basketbuild.com/devs/Ephemera/Mate%208

How to install:

Note: TWRP must be installed, see above for download link.

1. Head on over to the downloads section and grab the latest version.
2. If you'd like to clean install (recommended) wipe data.
3. Flash ROM file
4. You may need to install SuperSU from the Play Store.

Note: ROM will restart on initial boot, this is due to SuperSU patching the boot.img to prevent the filesystem from being encrypted. If it doesn't boot after the first restart hold power to restart it a second time, should boot without any issues.

Please report any critical bugs you can find. If you have a feature request or would like to a certain AOSP app don't be afraid to ask

If you like my work and would like to keep me going consider buying me a cup coffee by clicking here. It'll help a lot more than you think thanks to a recent loss of hundreds of dollars. If you're interested here's a read for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/gizok-t3376018

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Thanks to:
@ajsmsg78 and @pappschlumpf for their help and time.
@ajsmsg78 for his TWRP


XDA:DevDB Information
Ephemeral Mate 8, ROM for the Huawei Mate 8

Contributors
Ephemera
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
Based On: Stock International

Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2016-04-18
Beta Release Date: 2016-04-04

Created 2016-03-22
Last Updated 2016-07-03

 

[Ephemera]

Notes:

On International custom roms where Permission Manager keeps closing, after you flash the rom open up Phone Manager FIRST and hit the settings icon then disable Smart tune-up. Then open up Permission Manager. I made a test rom for B180 and can confirm this is what I did to resolve the issue.

Workarounds:

To get ViPER4Android working change SELinux to permissive using this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485

If AOSP Keyboard is using mobile data please report and restrict access in traffic management.

Changelog:

7/03/16:
-Switched to chinese firmware
-Updated verison with Kang to B352
-Android N Emojis

4/18/16:
-Switched both versions to a deodexed base.
-Removed FMRadio
-SELinux to permissive by default
-Removed Themes to reduce filesize
-Changed the way SuperSU is installed for a potential fix for freezing apps
-Default DPI set to 360 (version without tools)

4/08/16:
-Updated to B180 (without kang tools)
-Remove ViPER4Android drivers to resolve an issue with hangouts calls
-Reverted to stock music player

4/04/16:
-Small kernel changes
-SELinux to permissive
-Reverted a change in build.prop to potentially solve any issues with Kang Tools
-Fixed issue with swiping on NavBar
-ViPER4Android drivers are now installed by default

4/01/16:
-Reverted to stock Gallery
-Revived original odexed version with bug fixes
-Switched from SolidExplorer to Cabinet BETA

 

[jdubya45]

Download link is a recovery image. FYI.

 

[Ephemera]

Download link is a recovery image. FYI.

It is in the download section at the top. Changed heading to prevent confusion.

 

[tonyeltriton]

Is it necessary to flash the twrp or twrp 3.0.0.1 is fine?

 

[jbmc83]

huh, did we get an update to 3.0.0.1 for the mate 8? as far as i can see, rayglobe's version is still at 3.0...

Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk

 

[tonyeltriton]

huh, did we get an update to 3.0.0.1 for the mate 8? as far as i can see, rayglobe's version is still at 3.0...

Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk

My mistake, you are right. My Twrp is shown as 3.0.0.r1

 

[Ephemera]

Is it necessary to flash the twrp or twrp 3.0.0.1 is fine?

Any version of twrp should work fine.

 

[Hen Ry]

send from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 with Tapatalk

 

[catchfree]

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send from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 with Tapatalk

give viper4qndroid permission in settings →apps

 

[Hen Ry]

send from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 with Tapatalk

 

[Ephemera]

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send from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 with Tapatalk

Did you download SuperSU from the play store and give access? Also use the app in the download section to SELinux to permissive for now.

 

[catchfree]

1.Will xposed be installed in the rom in the future?
2.the reboot option is soft reboot?

Ps: it seems that this rom works fine on nxt l09,but others don't.
( stuck on the hwstartguide )

 

[Hen Ry]

Ah, now.

send from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 with Tapatalk

 

[Ephemera]

1.Will xposed be installed in the rom in the future?
2.the reboot option is soft reboot?

Ps: it seems that this rom works fine on nxt l09,but others don't.
( stuck on the hwstartguide )

Yes it is a soft reboot. Xposed support is a WIP you can try flashing it to see if it works. How is it stuck on the hwstartguide? I have had someone report it works fine on the AL10 and I imagine it should work fine on L29

 

[catchfree]

Yes it is a soft reboot. Xposed support is a WIP you can try flashing it to see if it works. How is it stuck on the hwstartguide? I have had someone report it works fine on the AL10 and I imagine it should work fine on L29

Ah i have a typo initially
It's l09 not l29.

I'll try xposed at night and give you a feedback
on my phone,the hwstartguide of is a loop(unable to sign in the hw account because of region, not sure if it will cause problem )
Additionally,the erecovery always shows that it can't receive the data of the package(guess that hw didn't upload the rom for my device)

 

[Ephemera]

Ah i have a typo initially
It's l09 not l29.

I'll try xposed at night and give you a feedback
on my phone,the hwstartguide of is a loop(unable to sign in the hw account because of region, not sure if it will cause problem )
Additionally,the erecovery always shows that it can't receive the data of the package(guess that hw didn't upload the rom for my device)

eRecovery should be working just fine that's something I haven't touched, it ignores build number and always grabs the latest for your model number. I can't test whether it loops o not because I don't have a Huawei account. But report it as a bug in the top so I can keep track of it and look into it later.

 

[Hen Ry]

Call Recording
DT2W

Where do I enable it?

 

[jbmc83]

Ah i have a typo initially
It's l09 not l29.

I'll try xposed at night and give you a feedback
on my phone,the hwstartguide of is a loop(unable to sign in the hw account because of region, not sure if it will cause problem )
Additionally,the erecovery always shows that it can't receive the data of the package(guess that hw didn't upload the rom for my device)

nice, proof that one can crossflash firmwares onto the single sim model as well

Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk

 

[Ephemera]

Call Recording
DT2W

Where do I enable it?

Settings > Smart assistance > Motion control > Double touch

Call Recording is built into the dialer, so you'd make a call and then see the option to record it.