Development [ROM] [OFFICIAL] ArrowOS 11.0 [android-11.0][vayu/bhima]

[pl1992aw]

No, can anyone mention the manufacturer and model so I can see what keylayout is missing

https://xdaforums.com/t/4286369/post-85123533

Ipega PG-9076
A button

 

[EatGoodAndLive]

Don't use pitch black recovery, it cannot decrypt internal storage, so you cannot see anything in internal storage.

Use TWRP mentioned in step 9. It can see internal storage if it's boot from fastboot.

If you have issues, follow that guide completely. You will not face issues out of what was written there mostly.

Thank you for your answer

Just to be sure I don't have to do anything different from the guide right? flashing twrp should overwrite pitch black and I don't need to do anything else?

 

[co2thunderboy]

No, can anyone mention the manufacturer and model so I can see what keylayout is missing

i use Ipega PG-9076, and the A button only not working
facing same problem on pixel experience, dotOS
work only on HavocOS unofficial, stock and EliteRom

 

[urbanman2004]

Thank you for your answer

Just to be sure I don't have to do anything different from the guide right? flashing twrp should overwrite pitch black and I don't need to do anything else?

Yes, if you flash TWRP via fastboot mode, it will overwrite PB.

 

[wertguygywe]

How to use Google Pay on the non-GAPPS version???

 

[wertguygywe]

Cannot pass SafteyNet on non-gapps version. Any guide?

 

[wertguygywe]

How do I UNINSTALL the non-gapps version and INSTALL the gapps version? The non-gapps version is UNSTABLE and does NOT meet my needs.

I need:
* Google Pay
* Google Maps (GPS)
* Banking apps

These do NOT work on the non-gapps version. This should have been stressed in the guide that it doesn't work.

 

[onoakino]

^try flashing the gapps version.

 

[EatGoodAndLive]

Alright guys, flashed the right TWRP and then went to System -> Updater and clicked on install and it rebooted to TWRP and installed it automatically
Thanks for the help

 

[jennzeyeledaphilippines]

You can download ArrowOS Recovery if you like or use other 3rd party recoveries

FAQ::

Tip: If you are new to custom ROMs, I would suggest taking a TWRP backup/partition backup (usually: persist, efs, firmware partitions, etc) saved in your cloud or computer.

Q1: How can I update to a new update?
A1: Multiple ways but here's the easiest one, flash ArrowOS recovery and download and install the update from the OTA Updater application.

Q2: Why is Mi8 (dipper)/walleye oreo or any other device's build fingerprint and desc props/values are used?
A2: As most of the custom ROM users might be aware that SafetyNet cannot pass with devices own build fingerprint props due to the multiple checks or other aspects which is unknown, done by the OEM/Google which fails hence nowadays devices are generally spoofed with build fingerprint and description props of devices which passes CTS/SafetyNet like from a device with Android Oreo or Pre Android Oreo (walleye oreo; mi8 oreo, etc) or from latest Pixels (like redfin)
This device as of now uses Mi8 (dipper) build fingerprint and description to pass SafetyNet!
(In future release: It can change to Pixels or some other device too just to "Pass SafetyNet checks") hence don't consider this as some lame reason to spam or message about.


Do not report bugs with mods or custom kernels.
Thanks to Worldwide and multiverse (TG) for helping me debugging these builds

Good day, I have flashed the vanilla build but now i want to flash the gapps build but it always fail to flash. What should i do? Thanks

 

[jennzeyeledaphilippines]

Is anyone experiencing problem with notification led not working ?
I'm on vanilla build.

may i ask what gapps did u flash on ur vanilla build?

 

[pl1992aw]

Good day, I have flashed the vanilla build but now i want to flash the gapps build but it always fail to flash. What should i do? Thanks

may i ask what gapps did u flash on ur vanilla build?

You need to do clean flash and format data.

Once you boot into vanilla, you mostly have problems flashing GApps into it.

Follow here Clean flash: https://xdaforums.com/t/4288121/post-85137963

 

[kd276]

Hello all, i just bought this phone with a special day at MI store Ita (my country), i came from a 2012 Nexus 4 so i don't know much about last devices and updates, even so i have an idea what to do for flashing a custom rom reading some guides here, in this case i want to use Arrow Os VANILLA, since i will install manually the apps i need and avoid all the manufacturer MIUI and bloatware.

So, i need some advice to do this procedure, please tell me if this is correct:

1) Unlock the bootloader using this tool:

Xiaomi Community

c.mi.com

miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip

2) Wait a week or so

3) Connect the phone to my pc using the usb cable and install standard google usb drivers:

Get the Google USB Driver | Android Studio | Android Developers

The Google USB Driver is required to perform adb debugging on Windows with Google devices.

developer.android.com

Install the drivers trought device manager under window.

4) Then download adb and fastboot:

[OFFICIAL][TOOL][WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3

15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 ADB, Fastboot and Drivers What is this? This is All-in-One installer for 3 most needed PC tools for Android. No need to download big SDK for 3 small things. I originaly made it for my Kurdish friend AnGrY DuDe in...

xdaforums.com

Unpack in a folder

5) Flash TWRP

unofficial twrp 3.5.1 Root Poco X3 Pro (Vayu) - unofficial twrp

Download unofficial twrp 3.5.1 root Poco X3 Pro, user who own Poco X3 Pro can root it by following the below Instructions

unofficialtwrp.com

or Arrow recovery

https://sourceforge.net/projects/kubersharma001/files/vayu/ArrowOS%20Recovery/arrow-recovery-vayu-23042021.img/download

CMD
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery xxxx.img
fastboot boot xxxx.img

6) Reboot into reciovery , format data, flash the ArrowOS VANILLA using the install option.

This is the correct procedure or i need to do more steps before?

For example i need to flash the new firmware and vendor from here?

Xiaomi Firmware Updater

The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.

xiaomifirmwareupdater.com

POCO X3 Pro vayu stable V12.5.1.0.RJUEUXM 11.0 Europe
Download 2021-05-27

Or isn't needed and is already included into the Arrow rom?

7) Download Magisk:

Download Magisk Manager Latest Version 26.3 For Android 2023

Magisk Manager is an app which helps users to root their phone. With the help of Magisk you can run banking apps and also pass SafetyNet tests.

magiskmanager.com

Rename Magisk.apk to Magisk.zip

Thank you if you can give me some tips and advices and if all the procedure is correct.

ps: Didn't found the img recovery on the official TWRP page, but i found that one above compiled by an user called Nebrassy, hope is fine. Orangefox, same, didn't find any official recovery img.

 

[arkonoiid]

Hello all, i just bought this phone with a special day at MI store Ita (my country), i came from a 2012 Nexus 4 so i don't know much about last devices and updates, even so i have an idea what to do for flashing a custom rom reading some guides here, in this case i want to use Arrow Os VANILLA, since i will install manually the apps i need and avoid all the manufacturer MIUI and bloatware.

So, i need some advice to do this procedure, please tell me if this is correct:

1) Unlock the bootloader using this tool:

Xiaomi Community

c.mi.com

miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip

2) Wait a week or so

3) Connect the phone to my pc using the usb cable and install standard google usb drivers:

Get the Google USB Driver | Android Studio | Android Developers

The Google USB Driver is required to perform adb debugging on Windows with Google devices.

developer.android.com

Install the drivers trought device manager under window.

4) Then download adb and fastboot:

[OFFICIAL][TOOL][WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3

15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 ADB, Fastboot and Drivers What is this? This is All-in-One installer for 3 most needed PC tools for Android. No need to download big SDK for 3 small things. I originaly made it for my Kurdish friend AnGrY DuDe in...

xdaforums.com

Unpack in a folder

5) Flash TWRP

unofficial twrp 3.5.1 Root Poco X3 Pro (Vayu) - unofficial twrp

Download unofficial twrp 3.5.1 root Poco X3 Pro, user who own Poco X3 Pro can root it by following the below Instructions

unofficialtwrp.com

or Arrow recovery

https://sourceforge.net/projects/kubersharma001/files/vayu/ArrowOS%20Recovery/arrow-recovery-vayu-23042021.img/download

CMD
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery xxxx.img
fastboot boot xxxx.img

6) Reboot into reciovery , format data, flash the ArrowOS VANILLA using the install option.

This is the correct procedure or i need to do more steps before?

For example i need to flash the new firmware and vendor from here?

Xiaomi Firmware Updater

The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.

xiaomifirmwareupdater.com

POCO X3 Pro vayu stable V12.5.1.0.RJUEUXM 11.0 Europe
Download 2021-05-27

Or isn't needed and is already included into the Arrow rom?

7) Download Magisk:

Download Magisk Manager Latest Version 26.3 For Android 2023

Magisk Manager is an app which helps users to root their phone. With the help of Magisk you can run banking apps and also pass SafetyNet tests.

magiskmanager.com

Rename Magisk.apk to Magisk.zip

Thank you if you can give me some tips and advices and if all the procedure is correct.

ps: Didn't found the img recovery on the official TWRP page, but i found that one above compiled by an user called Nebrassy, hope is fine. Orangefox, same, didn't find any official recovery img.

[GUIDE][UNLOCK][ROOT] How to unlock bootloader, flash ArrowOS v11.0 ROM and root Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro

If you've recently purchased a Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, but were on the fence about using it until an AOSP ROM became available then you're in luck. Kudos to @kubersharma for his contribution by providing us the first official AOSP release, ArrowOS...

xdaforums.com

I used this to help me. (warning : they don't use twrp, I think it's better to use twrp)

also about the unlock part, I had a lot of issues with the drivers
after installing many many drivers only one worked and that was the Xiaomi_PC_Suite_3.2.1.3111.zip

you have to unlock via your phone, (they ask for phone number and 4G/LTE mobile data, not wifi)
then you go to the unlocker and you click on unlock and it should show "wait 169hours"
that way you know you can wait and not notice too late that you didn't start the unlock process xD

 

[pl1992aw]

Hello all, i just bought this phone with a special day at MI store Ita (my country), i came from a 2012 Nexus 4 so i don't know much about last devices and updates, even so i have an idea what to do for flashing a custom rom reading some guides here, in this case i want to use Arrow Os VANILLA, since i will install manually the apps i need and avoid all the manufacturer MIUI and bloatware.

So, i need some advice to do this procedure, please tell me if this is correct:

1) Unlock the bootloader using this tool:

Xiaomi Community

c.mi.com

miflash_unlock-en-5.5.224.24.zip

2) Wait a week or so

3) Connect the phone to my pc using the usb cable and install standard google usb drivers:

Get the Google USB Driver | Android Studio | Android Developers

The Google USB Driver is required to perform adb debugging on Windows with Google devices.

developer.android.com

Install the drivers trought device manager under window.

4) Then download adb and fastboot:

[OFFICIAL][TOOL][WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3

15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 ADB, Fastboot and Drivers What is this? This is All-in-One installer for 3 most needed PC tools for Android. No need to download big SDK for 3 small things. I originaly made it for my Kurdish friend AnGrY DuDe in...

xdaforums.com

Unpack in a folder

5) Flash TWRP

unofficial twrp 3.5.1 Root Poco X3 Pro (Vayu) - unofficial twrp

Download unofficial twrp 3.5.1 root Poco X3 Pro, user who own Poco X3 Pro can root it by following the below Instructions

unofficialtwrp.com

or Arrow recovery

https://sourceforge.net/projects/kubersharma001/files/vayu/ArrowOS%20Recovery/arrow-recovery-vayu-23042021.img/download

CMD
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery xxxx.img
fastboot boot xxxx.img

6) Reboot into reciovery , format data, flash the ArrowOS VANILLA using the install option.

This is the correct procedure or i need to do more steps before?

For example i need to flash the new firmware and vendor from here?

Xiaomi Firmware Updater

The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.

xiaomifirmwareupdater.com

POCO X3 Pro vayu stable V12.5.1.0.RJUEUXM 11.0 Europe
Download 2021-05-27

Or isn't needed and is already included into the Arrow rom?

7) Download Magisk:

Download Magisk Manager Latest Version 26.3 For Android 2023

Magisk Manager is an app which helps users to root their phone. With the help of Magisk you can run banking apps and also pass SafetyNet tests.

magiskmanager.com

Rename Magisk.apk to Magisk.zip

Thank you if you can give me some tips and advices and if all the procedure is correct.

ps: Didn't found the img recovery on the official TWRP page, but i found that one above compiled by an user called Nebrassy, hope is fine. Orangefox, same, didn't find any official recovery img.

Follow this guide with pictures:
https://xdaforums.com/t/4288121/

With pictures, you can simulate all the process mentioned.

You don't really need to worry about typing codes or commands. Mostly just click, wait and go.

Important things to be aware of are also written there.

Don't use the twrp and magisk website you posted. Those don't look official, and may contain unwanted ads.

 

[pl1992aw]

Hello all, i just bought this phone with a special day at MI store Ita (my country), i came from a 2012 Nexus 4 so i don't know much about last devices and updates, even so i have an idea what to do for flashing a custom rom reading some guides here, in this case i want to use Arrow Os VANILLA, since i will install manually the apps i need and avoid all the manufacturer MIUI and bloatware.

Also make sure what VANILLA version can and cannot do. Without GApps, you may face issues and may not be able to flash GApps later once the VANILLA ROM is booted.

Some people did not look up for information and complaint no Google Pay in VANILLA versions.

For issueless experience, try GApps version first. You can then decide if you really want to switch to VANILLA version or not.

 

[kd276]

Follow this guide with pictures:
https://xdaforums.com/t/4288121/

With pictures, you can simulate all the process mentioned.

You don't really need to worry about typing codes or commands. Mostly just click, wait and go.

Important things to be aware of are also written there.

Don't use the twrp and magisk website you posted. Those don't look official, and may contain unwanted ads.

Hello, thanks for the advice, but there aren't official TWRP and Orange Fox that support X3 Pro atm, you have alternative links you trust? Please post here so i use them, i prefer TWRP since i'm using it now on my old Nesus 4 and i like it. Is also official ArrowOS recovery not good? Can use it in the meantime, and switch when TWRP officially support this phone too.

Also make sure what VANILLA version can and cannot do. Without GApps, you may face issues and may not be able to flash GApps later once the VANILLA ROM is booted.

Some people did not look up for information and complaint no Google Pay in VANILLA versions.

For issueless experience, try GApps version first. You can then decide if you really want to switch to VANILLA version or not.

Thanks, but is ok, i always use standalone APK to install apps i need, via Root Explorer, i don't want playstore and other useless bloatware. when i need to upgrade an app i simply overwrite the apk with the new version, like a portable version.

I need the phone just for watch streaming videos, normal callings, normal sms, camera for video and photo, nothing more.

Pratically as a second pc, or backup pc. This is because i bought the phone with the low possible price but the best hardware, this one was the perfect compromise, it have balanced harware and it price is cheap, it also support ethernet otg so i can connect it to my router via rj45 extended cable thanks to the usb-c to RJ45 adapter.

[GUIDE][UNLOCK][ROOT] How to unlock bootloader, flash ArrowOS v11.0 ROM and root Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro

If you've recently purchased a Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, but were on the fence about using it until an AOSP ROM became available then you're in luck. Kudos to @kubersharma for his contribution by providing us the first official AOSP release, ArrowOS...

xdaforums.com

I used this to help me. (warning : they don't use twrp, I think it's better to use twrp)

also about the unlock part, I had a lot of issues with the drivers
after installing many many drivers only one worked and that was the Xiaomi_PC_Suite_3.2.1.3111.zip

you have to unlock via your phone, (they ask for phone number and 4G/LTE mobile data, not wifi)
then you go to the unlocker and you click on unlock and it should show "wait 169hours"
that way you know you can wait and not notice too late that you didn't start the unlock process xD

For real? I need mobile data to do so? Do not work via my cable ethernet otg? I have limited money on my sim so it can be an issue, it will cost a lot, cause i use it only for emergencies when i'm outside my home.

Regarding the suite you mentioned, i need to use it even if i use the guide the user pl1992aw posted above? Seems a very nice guide.

Thanks all for the info and help. Seems more complicated than expected, i'm a bit confused compared to my old N4, hope i'll manage it. New phone will arrive in 3-4 days so any further help is appreciated.

 

[kd276]

Follow this guide with pictures:
https://xdaforums.com/t/4288121/

For some reason, since i'm under windows 7 and i can't install third parties tools here in my office, i'm unable to install Java, however i can succesfull unpack ADB drivers and using command line under CMD.

Have you a guide step by step where i can use only adb commands instead of the Xiaomi kit GUI (7.03 jar file) or is not fleasible?

In meantime i need to wait a week to unlock the phone, can i use this guide to remove via adb shell all the bloatware? Is this safe in your opinion?

Removing all unnecessary bloatware from Xiaomi MIUI 11/12 (Android 9/10) without root

TLDR: If you just want the list of bloatware app package names for Xiaomi MIUI - scroll to the end of the artice.

selivan.github.io

The guide if for X3 NFC and is linked here on XDA too but i guess they share the same basic apps.

To be honest, i'm also thinking to keep the manufacturer rom and remove manually all the crap since i'm super scary to brick my phone, the whole guide to install a custom rom is really complicated and i need to keep trace to many variables that the possibility to broke my phone, since i'm really unexperienced, are very high.

Infact, the more i read your guide the more i think i will surely mess up something, this is on a completely different level compared to my old Nesus 4 where i just need to use 3 commands to unlock the bootloader, install the recovery, install a random rom, and install superSu. This is a complete nightmare in comparison.

Thank you.

 

[pl1992aw]

Hello, thanks for the advice, but there aren't official TWRP and Orange Fox that support X3 Pro atm, you have alternative links you trust? Please post here so i use them, i prefer TWRP since i'm using it now on my old Nesus 4 and i like it. Is also official ArrowOS recovery not good? Can use it in the meantime, and switch when TWRP officially support this phone too.

TWRP mentioned in the guide is the link to the author thread in XDA.

There might not be an official TWRP for this phone yet. OrangeFox recovery is in the INDEX thread.

ArrowOS recovery cannot decrypt internal storage AFAIK. So if you put the ROM inside the internal storage of the phone, you cannot see it.

Thanks, but is ok, i always use standalone APK to install apps i need, via Root Explorer, i don't want playstore and other useless bloatware. when i need to upgrade an app i simply overwrite the apk with the new version, like a portable version.

I need the phone just for watch streaming videos, normal callings, normal sms, camera for video and photo, nothing more.

Pratically as a second pc, or backup pc. This is because i bought the phone with the low possible price but the best hardware, this one was the perfect compromise, it have balanced harware and it price is cheap, it also support ethernet otg so i can connect it to my router via rj45 extended cable thanks to the usb-c to RJ45 adapter.

You choice. Won't bother.

For real? I need mobile data to do so? Do not work via my cable ethernet otg? I have limited money on my sim so it can be an issue, it will cost a lot, cause i use it only for emergencies when i'm outside my home.

Only mobile data to do so. This is requirement of Xiaomi, not me.

You can ask your colleague that has mobile data unlimited to do so if you are worry about that.

I think the mobile data is not used much, maybe no more than 5 MB, but not very sure.

Regarding the suite you mentioned, i need to use it even if i use the guide the user pl1992aw posted above? Seems a very nice guide.

The Unlock tool is a must.

Xiaomi_PC_Suite is not a must.

The XiaomiADBFastboot tools program is not a must, it just makes it easier.
But since you cannot to use it, you have to type the codes on your own.

 

[arkonoiid]

installed TWRP,
installed ROM Arrow-v11.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20210614-VANILLA 14-june
Magisk working, finally.
thx for your work.