[ROM] LineageOS 17.1/18.1 UNOFFICIAL - (Update: 2022-05-05)

[babastutz]

Hello! I hope you're all fine and safe

I have a XZ1 Compact with lineage 18.1 (20211019) installed. Last time I updated my phone, I tried to install pico Open GApps and Magisk and had issue with my install. I managed to install lineage (not Open GApps, not Magisk), my phone works fine but for some reason, I loose TWRP on my phone.

Now I would like to install TWRP again to be able to update my phone and why not, retry to install pico Open GApps. I have ADB and fastboot installed on my computer. ADB is working fine. I can do the commands "adb devices" -> show my phone. And the command "adb reboot bootloader" -> working fine. But I am unable to make fastboot work. I read so many articles and forum posts When I try the command "fastboot devices", it just doesn't find anything. It seems to be a driver issue. I tried these drivers with no success :

Xperia XZ1 Compact driver - Sony Developer World

developer.sony.com

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 USB Driver (Official Tested Driver)

Download the official Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 USB Driver for your Sony Xperia Device. We also provide all other Sony Xperia USB Driver for free.

xperiausbdriver.com

Install OEM USB drivers | Android Developers

Discover links to the web sites for several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), where you can download the appropriate USB driver for your device.

developer.android.com

I hope someone will find a way to help me

Have a nice day

 

[[email protected]]

Hello! I hope you're all fine and safe

I have a XZ1 Compact with lineage 18.1 (20211019) installed. Last time I updated my phone, I tried to install pico Open GApps and Magisk and had issue with my install. I managed to install lineage (not Open GApps, not Magisk), my phone works fine but for some reason, I loose TWRP on my phone.

Now I would like to install TWRP again to be able to update my phone and why not, retry to install pico Open GApps. I have ADB and fastboot installed on my computer. ADB is working fine. I can do the commands "adb devices" -> show my phone. And the command "adb reboot bootloader" -> working fine. But I am unable to make fastboot work. I read so many articles and forum posts When I try the command "fastboot devices", it just doesn't find anything. It seems to be a driver issue. I tried these drivers with no success :

Xperia XZ1 Compact driver - Sony Developer World

developer.sony.com

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 USB Driver (Official Tested Driver)

Download the official Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 USB Driver for your Sony Xperia Device. We also provide all other Sony Xperia USB Driver for free.

xperiausbdriver.com

Install OEM USB drivers | Android Developers

Discover links to the web sites for several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), where you can download the appropriate USB driver for your device.

developer.android.com

I hope someone will find a way to help me

Have a nice day

To enter fastboot mode, turn your phone off. Attach USB cable while holding volume up key.

https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool/useful-key-combinations/

 

[toejam119]

Hello! I hope you're all fine and safe

I have a XZ1 Compact with lineage 18.1 (20211019) installed. Last time I updated my phone, I tried to install pico Open GApps and Magisk and had issue with my install. I managed to install lineage (not Open GApps, not Magisk), my phone works fine but for some reason, I loose TWRP on my phone.

Now I would like to install TWRP again to be able to update my phone and why not, retry to install pico Open GApps. I have ADB and fastboot installed on my computer. ADB is working fine. I can do the commands "adb devices" -> show my phone. And the command "adb reboot bootloader" -> working fine. But I am unable to make fastboot work. I read so many articles and forum posts When I try the command "fastboot devices", it just doesn't find anything. It seems to be a driver issue. I tried these drivers with no success :

Xperia XZ1 Compact driver - Sony Developer World

developer.sony.com

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 USB Driver (Official Tested Driver)

Download the official Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 USB Driver for your Sony Xperia Device. We also provide all other Sony Xperia USB Driver for free.

xperiausbdriver.com

Install OEM USB drivers | Android Developers

Discover links to the web sites for several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), where you can download the appropriate USB driver for your device.

developer.android.com

I hope someone will find a way to help me

Have a nice day

I also had initial problems getting fastboot drivers to work, so here is my guide how to make them work on Win10 machine (this is an excerpt from my own guide):

Make sure you have installed the latest Sony Xperia Companion and Emma (previously known as only Flash Tool) software to your Windows 10 to have the correct drivers so Windows 10 recognizes your phone when plugged to the USB port (I used USB 2.0 ports, the black ones, not blue, and they worked). These will not, however, provide the fastboot drivers. These you have to manually install. I used these drivers https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 and they worked. You need fastboot to install TWRP recovery.

Quick rundown how to get fastboot drivers to work in Windows 10 IF they do not automatically work as was the case with me:
1. when you boot into fastboot (power down device, press vol up, press power putton)
2. blue light appears
3. you are now in fastboot
4. if your device manager doesn't recognize your fastboot android device
5. install adb-setup-1.4.3.exe (from xda)
6. select no on "install adb?" assuming you already have ADB installed
7. select yes on "install drivers?"
8. then go to device manager, you see your android device with a question mark, right click it
9. go to update drivers, select browse for drivers, let me pick from a list, select Android device, select the bootloader interface, select yes to install drivers
10. Now the drivers should be installed

 

[babastutz]

To enter fastboot mode, turn your phone off. Attach USB cable while holding volume up key.

https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool/useful-key-combinations/

Thank you for your answer. I know how to reboot in fastboot. My device is in fastboot (blue led, etc.). It's just not recognised by my computer.

I also had initial problems getting fastboot drivers to work, so here is my guide how to make them work on Win10 machine (this is an excerpt from my own guide):

Thank you for these details ! I tried to follow your guide, I also tried to install the universal ADB Drivers from this link (find them here : https://twrp.me/sony/sonyxperiaxz1compact.html) : https://adb.clockworkmod.com/

But I always have exclamation mark in device manager.

The command fastboot devices still doesn't return anything.

I don't understand where I am wrong.

 

[der.lange]

Hello! I hope you're all fine and safe

I have a XZ1 Compact with lineage 18.1 (20211019) installed. Last time I updated my phone, I tried to install pico Open GApps and Magisk and had issue with my install. I managed to install lineage (not Open GApps, not Magisk), my phone works fine but for some reason, I loose TWRP on my phone.

Now I would like to install TWRP again to be able to update my phone and why not, retry to install pico Open GApps. I have ADB and fastboot installed on my computer. ADB is working fine. I can do the commands "adb devices" -> show my phone. And the command "adb reboot bootloader" -> working fine. But I am unable to make fastboot work. I read so many articles and forum posts When I try the command "fastboot devices", it just doesn't find anything. It seems to be a driver issue. I tried these drivers with no success :

Xperia XZ1 Compact driver - Sony Developer World

developer.sony.com

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 USB Driver (Official Tested Driver)

Download the official Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 USB Driver for your Sony Xperia Device. We also provide all other Sony Xperia USB Driver for free.

xperiausbdriver.com

Install OEM USB drivers | Android Developers

Discover links to the web sites for several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), where you can download the appropriate USB driver for your device.

developer.android.com

I hope someone will find a way to help me

Have a nice day

...look here!

[Tool] Latest ADB Fastboot and USB Driver installer tool for Windows

All praise and All Thanks to God ADB Fastboot and USB Driver installer tool for Windows, which will always install the latest version. To update the adb fastboot and usb drivers again, just rerun the tool. OS Requirements: Windows 7 and Above...

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[babastutz]

...look here!

[Tool] Latest ADB Fastboot and USB Driver installer tool for Windows

All praise and All Thanks to God ADB Fastboot and USB Driver installer tool for Windows, which will always install the latest version. To update the adb fastboot and usb drivers again, just rerun the tool. OS Requirements: Windows 7 and Above...

forum.xda-developers.com

Wow !!! It works ! And so easily Thank you

So now I am able to use fastboot. Awesome !!
But there is a new problem

I did the "fastboot flash recovery" command with the recommanded 3.5.0.0 TWRP :

It seems to be ok.

But then, I am stuck with this "strange" recovery (sorry for the poor quality) :

There is a lineage logo but that should be TWRP right ?

[EDIT]
I tried this method : https://www.getdroidtips.com/replace-lineageos-recovery-twrp/
I can boot in twrp, I can flash the img file on recovery but same result. I still have the lineage thing recovery.

 

[der.lange]

you have an installed LOS-recovery! you can continue with that tool by "apply update" and install the latest LOS using "adb sideload". perhaps "factory reset" may be necessary....

 

[7alvoo]

the latest twrp:

Download twrp-3.6.0_9-0-lilac.img

Download page for twrp-3.6.0_9-0-lilac.img

dl.twrp.me

normal istall with fastboot:
fastboot.exe flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-0-lilac.img

or 'forced' istall with fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-0-lilac.img
fastboot reboot

 

[Hornelen]

Has anyone tried this ROM with microG?
Can you flash the zip that enables signature spoofing?
Do hardware buttons work here?
I had Havoc 4.12 but i will switch to this one because no hardware buttons with this small screen sucks...

 

[der.lange]

Wow !!! It works ! And so easily Thank you

So now I am able to use fastboot. Awesome !!
But there is a new problem

I did the "fastboot flash recovery" command with the recommanded 3.5.0.0 TWRP :
View attachment 5514603

It seems to be ok.

But then, I am stuck with this "strange" recovery (sorry for the poor quality) :
View attachment 5514605

There is a lineage logo but that should be TWRP right ?

[EDIT]
I tried this method : https://www.getdroidtips.com/replace-lineageos-recovery-twrp/
I can boot in twrp, I can flash the img file on recovery but same result. I still have the lineage thing recovery.

Just to be sure: flash REQUIRED FIRMWARE 47.2.A.11.228 (newflasher) and then follow the described "normal" procedure

 

[Trigger1112]

That app works fine with Flamefire's LineageOS 17.1 without any magisk shenanigans. Just make sure after you install the ROM and before you open the Santander app you delete the "TWRP" directory in your phone's internal memory and/or SD card.

If you stored any backups there just move them to some other dir before you delete it.

Every time you update by booting into TWRP the dir will be re-created so make sure you always delete it after an update before opening santander app.

Thanks! I didn't delete the TWRP directory the first time but after performing a factory reset the app works fine now.

 

[Yokurt815]

Has anyone tried this ROM with microG?
Can you flash the zip that enables signature spoofing?
Do hardware buttons work here?
I had Havoc 4.12 but i will switch to this one because no hardware buttons with this small screen sucks...

I'm interested in using it (LOS 18.1 prefered) with microG too. Any feedback? And how to enable signature spoofing?
I use "old" Havoc 4.3 so far with included signature spoofing.

 

[echo124]

@Flamefire thank you for supporting this!
Does RCS work on this rom(reactions)?

Does mms work with data off?

@Flamefire hi is this possible?

 

[Yokurt815]

I'm interested in using it (LOS 18.1 prefered) with microG too. Any feedback? And how to enable signature spoofing?
I use "old" Havoc 4.3 so far with included signature spoofing.

OK, I was anxious and installed new twrp, LOS18.1, MinMicroG and Magisk v23.0.
Signature spoofing was not enabled and I patched it according those instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/signature-spoofing-on-unsuported-android-11-r-roms.4214143/
I flashed the patched AVDapi30.zip, MinMicroG Standard Edition and Magisk again in twrp. Now MicroG settings show working signature spoofing
Let's see how it works

 

[Flamefire]

@Flamefire thank you for supporting this!
Does RCS work on this rom(reactions)?

Does mms work with data off?

The RCS thing seems to be something (Google-)App specific. As LOS is without Google stuff you likely have to follow the linked instructions if RCS doesn't work for you. I never used them and don't even really know what it is.

The MMS toggle switch is there, yes. It appears when you disable mobile data but have a connected SIM card.

 

[babastutz]

the latest twrp:

Download twrp-3.6.0_9-0-lilac.img

Download page for twrp-3.6.0_9-0-lilac.img

dl.twrp.me

normal istall with fastboot:
fastboot.exe flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-0-lilac.img

or 'forced' istall with fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-0-lilac.img
fastboot reboot

Hello and thank you for your message
I tried both with the img of the link you provided.

Same result. I still have the lineage recovery installed, not TWRP. This is sorcery

you have an installed LOS-recovery! you can continue with that tool by "apply update" and install the latest LOS using "adb sideload". perhaps "factory reset" may be necessary....

Thanks for your message. I don't know how lineage recovery happened to be installed on my phone. So strange I managed to install updates by using twrp with the command "fastboot boot twrp-3.5.0-0-20210117-lilac.img". It's fine but not ideal. Is there no way to have twrp installed without a factory reset ?

Just to be sure: flash REQUIRED FIRMWARE 47.2.A.11.228 (newflasher) and then follow the described "normal" procedure

Thank you for your message. How can I verify my firmware version ? I managed to install lineage os 18.1 20211129 and opengapps via the "fastboot boot twrp-3.5.0-0-20210117-lilac.img" to run twrp. Not ideal but it works.


I tried to download lineage-18.1-20211219 but got the "no mirrors found" error systematically. Is there an issue with this update ?

 

[der.lange]

install and run xperifirm:

[TOOL] XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader [v5.6.5]

[TOOL] XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader [v5.6.5] NOTE: This thread is the only official source of XperiFirm! Websites like xperifirm.com and xperifirmtool.com were not authorized to redistribute my software! XperiFirm... Allows you to...

forum.xda-developers.com

download and extract your latest stock rom
download and install newflasher:

[TOOL] Newflasher (xperia command line flasher)

Disclaimer: newflasher tool was made for testing and educational purposes, ME is not responsible for what you do on/with your device using newflasher, you must agree that you using newflasher on your own risk, I am not responsible if you brick...

forum.xda-developers.com

copy the newflasher stuff into the stock rom folder
run newflasher v52 and skip userdata (not sure that it is possible because you are already on LOS)
go on and good luck.....

you find your actual build number under settings > about phone

 

[der.lange]

install and run xperifirm:

[TOOL] XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader [v5.6.5]

[TOOL] XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader [v5.6.5] NOTE: This thread is the only official source of XperiFirm! Websites like xperifirm.com and xperifirmtool.com were not authorized to redistribute my software! XperiFirm... Allows you to...

forum.xda-developers.com

download and extract your latest stock rom
download and install newflasher:

[TOOL] Newflasher (xperia command line flasher)

Disclaimer: newflasher tool was made for testing and educational purposes, ME is not responsible for what you do on/with your device using newflasher, you must agree that you using newflasher on your own risk, I am not responsible if you brick...

forum.xda-developers.com

copy the newflasher stuff into the stock rom folder
run newflasher v52 and skip userdata (not sure that it is possible because you are already on LOS)
go on and good luck.....

you find your actual build number under settings > about phone

another idea:
install the twrp-3.6 image within the twrp-3.5 (destination: recovery) and restart recovery

 

[Flamefire]

I updated the ROM with the January security patches. I also included the "Ultra Dim" QuickSettings tile to reduce the screen brightness (overall). But that is experimental. I'm thinking about including that in the range of the brightness, i.e. make the lowest brightness levels less. Problem is that there are only 255 values possible so I have to define a switch-over point somehow and distribute those 255 values over effectively 2 distinct ranges. Let's see...

I also added Google Drive downloads temporarily as a backup if AFH fails again...

 

[Sprnza]

Thank you for the new release! Dirty flashed on top of the previous one. Works like a bomb!