[ROM][james] Unofficial Lineage OS 15.1 for Moto E5 Play (beta v1.01)

[MotoJunkie01]

LineageOS 15.1 (Beta v1.01)
for Moto E5 Play (james)
Boost Mobile/Virgin Mobile/Sprint Variants

LineageOS 15.1 is a free, community-built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 8.1.0 Oreo, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) with extra contributions from a myriad of developers and enthusiasts within the Android community. LineageOS can be used without need of having any Google application installed. LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is slowly being open sourced.

LineageOS Source Code: https://github.com/LineageOS
LineageOS Changelog: https://www.cmxlog.com/15.1
LineageOS Gerrit Code Review: https://review.lineageos.org/#/q/status:open

Kernel Source Code MSM8920: https://github.com/MotorolaMobilityLLC/kernel-msm/releases/tag/MMI-OCP27.91-23

This is a LineageOS 15.1 build based on Project Treble. More specifically, it is based on XDA Recognized Developer @phhusson's Phh-Treble and his ARM32 Vanilla GSI. Because the Moto E5 Play is officially supported by Project Treble, I have taken the vanilla GSI and made it bootable for our device. Along with a modified kernel from the stock Android 8.0.0 OS, I've compiled a TWRP flashable Lineage 15.1 custom ROM for the james. This vanilla ROM is very much bare-bones -- no GApps, no SU addon, etc. -- and is likely chocked full of bugs at this time. So, without further ado.....

DISCLAIMER: Your warranty is hereby null, void, and held for naught. By proceeding further, you are assuming full responsibility for any good or bad consequences which may result from flashing this ROM. While I have installed and tested this ROM on my own device, and can confirm boot up and basic functionality, I cannot yet elaborate on bugs and other types of instabilities. This is truly a work in progress at this point. So, to sum it up, FLASH THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am hereby absolved of any liability from bricked, damaged, or otherwise inoperable devices.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Android Version: 8.1.0
Build: OPM2.171026.006
Kernel Version: 3.18.71
Security Patch Level: June 5, 2018
Build Date: June 26, 2018
LineageOS API: llama (9)
STATUS: Beta
Created: Thu, July 29, 2018 15:00:00

REQUIREMENTS/INSTRUCTIONS:
1. First and foremost, an unlocked bootloader is necessary;
2. TWRP custom recovery installed and force encryption disabled. Please visit @CodyF86's thread on how to do this, and please be sure and hit the THANKS button if you used his work;
3. Download the ROM zip from the below download link and store it on external device storage;
4. Boot your device into TWRP recovery;
5. Select Wipe, and swipe to perform a factory data reset. Now, select Wipe and then Format Data, and follow all prompts to commence formatting;
6. Reboot Recovery (often necessary to ensure proper mounting of /userdata after formatting the partition;
7. Select Install, navigate to the location of the ROM zip, and swipe to commence installation;
8. Reboot System (1st boot up can take around 3 minutes or more);

NOTE: This vanilla ROM does not include GApps so, if you want GApps, visit https://opengapps.org/ and download a package of your preference. If installing GApps, simply flash the package during the above installation process after Step 7, then Reboot System.

BUGS:
Working:
RIL
Bluetooth
WiFi

Not Working:
Camera

Please properly report bugs, with submission of a bug report if you know how. If not, please give a clear and concise explanation of the bug. NOTE: Please DO NOT report bugs if you are running modifications such as Magisk Modules, Xposed Framework, etc. This makes it nearly impossible to pinpoint, troubleshoot and fix bugs and instabilities. Also, please know that I am not a ROM maintainer for Project Treble or LineageOS. So, while I will do my best to resolve bugs and provide some bug fixes and updates, please do not ask for ETAs. I work 55+ hours a week at Motorola Mobility, LLC., so I don't always get a lot of free time.

THANKS & MENTIONS:
Thanks to @SuperR. for his awesome Windows Kitchen;
Thanks to @CodyF86 for breaking ground and building TWRP for the james;
Thanks and credits to @phhusson for his Phh-Treble Vanilla GSIs;
Thanks to the entire LineageOS team;

DOWNLOAD LINK:
LineageOS 15.1 (Beta v1.01): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TPl879IQvVH2ajYG6ZJ2kobp_rMgRfE5

 

[MotoJunkie01]

Guys please provide feedback and feel free to contribute on this. I have more custom ROMs on the way such as ResurrectionRemix, PixelExperience, and AOSP-Extended. But I don't have a lot of free time to maintain ROMs, so I'm going to need help ironing out bugs and compiling patches.

 

[phhusson]

Hum that's weird, wifi works for me on Moto E5
For camera, I have the fix pending for two months, I just haven't committed it yet -_-'

 

[MotoJunkie01]

Thanks so much for commenting. After wiping the Dalvik/ART & /cache, WiFi is now working. I'll keep my eyes open for your pending camera commit.

 

[MotoJunkie01]

Update: WiFi,, Bluetooth and RIL appear to be functional. Over the next few days I'm in hopes that user feedback will provide me with more insight as to bugs & instabilities.

 

[allenjthomsen]

this boots fine on e5 plus after flashing e5plus-noverity kernel and magisk as for ril data and all i cant tell you until i fix my sprint e5plus modem files messed them up by accidently flashing a differnt e5plus rom will report back more when i manage to completly fix my phone

 

[MotoJunkie01]

this boots fine on e5 plus after flashing e5plus-noverity kernel and magisk as for ril data and all i cant tell you until i fix my sprint e5plus modem files messed them up by accidently flashing a differnt e5plus rom will report back more when i manage to completly fix my phone

Ok thanks @allenjthomsen. Yeah there seems to be many of us in the same boat -- patiently waiting for Motorola Mobility to either release or "leak" some factory images for the Moto E5 series devices. I'm actually drafting a baseband radio thread now for the James, compiling a TWRP flashable installer to restore radio/modem firmware and reset the network config to factory default. I know of a couple of devs over at Android Central that may can dump baseband partitions for your device. Also, please provide me with your Baseband Version. Thanks...

 

[MotoJunkie01]

I have a bootable Android 9.0-DP3 ROM for the James. Lots of stuff broken, so I'm going to get it more stable, implement a working GApps package, etc. before posting it. Going to try and get our camera app working on this ROM also, maybe see if I can talk @phhusson into sharing his fix. Hint hint

 

[allenjthomsen]

i can dump files if needed and btw i tried your lineage os and i couldnt get data but got signal and camera crash other than that it ran great on my replacement E5 Plus Sprint model

 

[MotoJunkie01]

i can dump files if needed and btw i tried your lineage os and i couldnt get data but got signal and camera crash other than that it ran great on my replacement E5 Plus Sprint model

Thank you for your feedback. I have a camera fix underway. As far as data connectivity I've had some issues myself, so I'm dissecting that issue too.

 

[avilav]

I have the same problem with the camera with GSI roms on a motorola e5 plus (rhannah). I get the impression that Motorola has something not standard in its handling of cameras of this family of devices

 

[nachoxda79]

What DPI is this device? 320dpi right?

 

[MotoJunkie01]

What DPI is this device? 320dpi right?

Yes. 320dpi (xhdpi); 1280 x 720 resolution

 

[nachoxda79]

Yes. 320dpi (xhdpi); 1280 x 720 resolution

Thanks dude.

 

[CodyF86]

@MotoJunkie01 Hey, if you get a second pm me. I got your rom to boot on the g6 play by switching kernels, so I decided to compile a treble rom myself and I can compile it successfully, but the rom won't boot...clang seg faults like 30 times trying to compile it, so I think that is the actual issue, but wanted to bounce a few things off of you. No worries, thanks.

 

[MotoJunkie01]

@MotoJunkie01 Hey, if you get a second pm me. I got your rom to boot on the g6 play by switching kernels, so I decided to compile a treble rom myself and I can compile it successfully, but the rom won't boot...clang seg faults like 30 times trying to compile it, so I think that is the actual issue, but wanted to bounce a few things off of you. No worries, thanks.

I tried to PM you but sending failed. I'll get on my PC and login through the browser. I think my messaging settings are preventing the PM from sending.

 

[konradsa]

Thanks for your work. Would this Lineage ROM work for the T-Mobile variant of the E5 Play (XT1921-3)?

 

[MotoJunkie01]

Thanks for your work. Would this Lineage ROM work for the T-Mobile variant of the E5 Play (XT1921-3)?

Not likely. There's no real danger in trying it because my installer does not flash sensitive partitions, but only /system & /boot. While I don't perceive any chance of bricking your device, it would be at your own risk. You would be better off flashing your device with a Treble GSI. While this ROM is technically based on a Project Treble GSI, I done some mods to the stock boot image and compiled the installer from porting. Hence, the ROM should not be characterized as a GSI itself. By the way I do have firmware for the xt1921-3, which I will be posting in my Moto E5 firmware thread over the next couple days.

 

[rehannasim]

my model is moto e5 play (XT1920-15)

my model is moto e5 play (XT1920-15) , will it work also my codename is not james. also how we can backup stock rom. before trying dont we need stock rom for this phone , so we can be secure.

 

[MotoJunkie01]

my model is moto e5 play (XT1920-15) , will it work also my codename is not james. also how we can backup stock rom. before trying dont we need stock rom for this phone , so we can be secure.

I can only confirm compatibility with the xt1921-5. But before trying it, as you have correctly noted, it is crucial to have a suitable backup of your /system and /boot partition, just in case anything goes wrong. Most times, backups are made using a custom recovery such as TWRP. However I'm not familiar with your variant and therefore do not know of a working TWRP for your device. I will check my firmware archive and see if I can find a package for your model.
Update; unfortunately, at this time I cannot find firmware or custom recovery for your variant. I would urge you to post under the Q&A thread and ask if any members have your model.