[ROM] LineageOS 17/18/19 UNOFFICIAL - (Update: 2023-08-26)

[blackspawn]

Does somebody know, whether there is an alternative, as simple to use as opengapps with the same memory footprint as opengapps nano?

MindTheGapps is the one that LineageOS recommends and AFAIK has only the minimum required to work with Google services: https://www.xda-developers.com/download-google-apps-gapps/

For 19 you want the 12.1 arm64 version. Flash it just like you would opengapps.

Not sure about any other variants (there's a couple in that link) but I went from opengapps to MindTheGapps without issue when I went from 17.1 to 19.

 

[andifor]

Yeah looks like there won't be updates to opengapps, but I'm not sure if that is important for the existing versions.

For LOS 19+: I don't know how it compares but what works is mindthegapps, as mentioned in the OP.

I see, there is an additional step, wiping system, to replace opengapps by mindthegapps. I'll try this later today on my spare/backup mobile. Thanks for the fast reply!

 

[andifor]

MindTheGapps is the one that LineageOS recommends and AFAIK has only the minimum required to work with Google services: https://www.xda-developers.com/download-google-apps-gapps/

For 19 you want the 12.1 arm64 version. Flash it just like you would opengapps.

Not sure about any other variants (there's a couple in that link) but I went from opengapps to MindTheGapps without issue when I went from 17.1 to 19.

Ah, thanks for the link!

Do you by chance remember, whether you wiped system as well for the gapps change? If you're unsure, I'll do it anyway. I just want to avoid additional steps, if they are not needed (as I have no clue about the implications).

 

[Flamefire]

Do you by chance remember, whether you wiped system as well for the gapps change? If you're unsure, I'll do it anyway. I just want to avoid additional steps, if they are not needed (as I have no clue about the implications).

The wipe is required (and afterwards installing the ROM without rebooting) because openGapps gets installed to /system and persists itself through ROM updates so the only way to remove it, is to wipe /system and reinstall the system (i.e. ROM)
Without that you'll have 2 versions of GApps which IIRC leads to bootloops.

 

[andifor]

The wipe is required (and afterwards installing the ROM without rebooting) because openGapps gets installed to /system and persists itself through ROM updates so the only way to remove it, is to wipe /system and reinstall the system (i.e. ROM)
Without that you'll have 2 versions of GApps which IIRC leads to bootloops.

Thanks! I'll report back, if something fails

 

[andifor]

That was painless:
- wipe system
- flash LOS19.1 & MindTheGapps
- restart => done


All data seems to be there. But I have to update the device settings (widgets and so). Thanks again for the support of this device!

BTW, I use TWRP 3.7.0_9-0

 

[andifor]

Well... I guess, I understand where the _9 vs. _12 suffix come into play, I downgraded to TWRP 3.6.2_12 for the encrypted data partition.

Interesting for me: nearly everything seems to be kept, I only have to add the widgets and confirm some more exotic permissions.

 

[Flamefire]

What surprised me the most is that suddenly the first check of Play Integrity failed, so Google Pay no longer works. SafetyNet passes all checks. I tried clean reflashing, older builds, different GAPPS. Nothing. It seems that Google has changed something.

Yep, looks like since Tuesday it is broken.

However with a bit of research I managed to get a 17.1 and 18.1 version working which passes SafetyNet and Play Integrity. Just uploaded those!

 

[Matlaw]

Yep, looks like since Tuesday it is broken.

However with a bit of research I managed to get a 17.1 and 18.1 version working which passes SafetyNet and Play Integrity. Just uploaded those!

Can't thank you enough.
I'm really grateful for all your work to keep these phones up and running

 

[Flamefire]

I have the same problem during calls, even on Discord. It's really annoying.
Admittedly, some people have written about changing TTY to VC0 in the accessibility options of the dialer, but I have yet to see if that helps on Discord as well.

And also @DaniJaponezu I have found the issue with the wired headset and will release the fix with the next (June) security updates.
Funny thing: I had that already fixed (kernel issue) but partially reverted it as CIP released some fixes related to that (based on mine) but not included this part which is actually a bug in a SONY driver which they (the kernel guys) don't want to fix

 

[DaniJaponezu]

I have the same problem during calls, even on Discord. It's really annoying.
Admittedly, some people have written about changing TTY to VC0 in the accessibility options of the dialer, but I have yet to see if that helps on Discord as well.
What surprised me the most is that suddenly the first check of Play Integrity failed, so Google Pay no longer works. SafetyNet passes all checks. I tried clean reflashing, older builds, different GAPPS. Nothing. It seems that Google has changed something.
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Thank you man, it seems to be working also with Signal messenger audio call but it seems i dont hear the other party that loud but its okay

 

[DaniJaponezu]

Can anyone tell me how i can uninstall Gallery system app in Lineage 17 ? Ive been searching in file manager of TWRP for ”com.android.gallery3d” but i only found folders without apk.
Thank you

 

[anarki@butterblume]

Can anyone tell me how i can uninstall Gallery system app in Lineage 17 ? Ive been searching in file manager of TWRP for ”com.android.gallery3d” but i only found folders without apk.
Thank you

Try via adb. Assumed you're the only user:
adb shell pm --user 0 disable com.android.gallery3d

Or even:
adb shell pm --user 0 uninstall com.android.gallery3d

The app should disappear from your phone right away. Since it is a system app, pm cannot fully remove it and a new user account would still again have the app. But it will stay disabled for you.

 

[rez78]

Can anyone tell me how i can uninstall Gallery system app in Lineage 17 ? Ive been searching in file manager of TWRP for ”com.android.gallery3d” but i only found folders without apk.
Thank you

Use this:

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forum.xda-developers.com

 

[DaniJaponezu]

Try via adb. Assumed you're the only user:
adb shell pm --user 0 disable com.android.gallery3d

Or even:
adb shell pm --user 0 uninstall com.android.gallery3d

The app should disappear from your phone right away. Since it is a system app, pm cannot fully remove it and a new user account would still again have the app. But it will stay disabled for you.

thank you ive done it! also thanks @rez78

 

[Dfis]

Hello.
The microphone is a very low volume on normal calls but ok on Speaker mode...
Does anyone else experience a similar issue?

 

[7alvoo]

Hello.
The microphone is a very low volume on normal calls but ok on Speaker mode...
Does anyone else experience a similar issue?

If you've had your battery replaced or otherwise installed, the microphone's insulating rubber ring may have moved.

 

[Dfis]

If you've had your battery replaced or otherwise installed, the microphone's insulating rubber ring may have moved.View attachment 5921051

It's a new phone! Issue started only after the root...

 

[Dfis]

Hello.
The microphone is a very low volume on normal calls but ok on Speaker mode...
Does anyone else experience a similar issue?

Does anyone know how to fix it?

 

[zpunout]

Does anyone know how to fix it?

Did you backup the TA partition to make it possible to restore the DRM keys before unlocking the bootloader?