[ROM][OFFICIAL][ginkgo][13] crDroidAndroid v9.x

[BeriCud]

Well, what I've noticed is:
Formatting Data partition is a must to get rid of encryption (obvious). Then I reboot again to recovery and then I wipe: System, Internal Storage, Data partition, this might be important step.
Then flash firmware, CrDroid and finally NikGapps. Before each process no clearing: cache, etc. just flashing after flashing. Then final reboot.

I hope you don't use Root or any special modules because that might also cause some issues and need to be tested.

Anyway, you can try this way and then test your phone for a few hours with just a basic configuration to check if it works. After all you can install all your preferred apps, etc.

This is my inspiration for you and hope that it'll change your device for the better

So the result is encript or decript data partition?
In my case when I have tried flash this way I got encripted data partition. You don´t mentioned but in my case I have to flash disable_dm_verity file to get rid of encription. Which recovery do you have/use (OrangeFox, PitchBlack etc.)?

 

[American_Jesus]

So the result is encript or decript data partition?
In my case when I have tried flash this way I got encripted data partition. You don´t mentioned but in my case I have to flash disable_dm_verity file to get rid of encription. Which recovery do you have/use (OrangeFox, PitchBlack etc.)?

Latest oficial TWRP

 

[sanchaz12]

I just tried the latest build 20230127 available on SourceForge, before when not using dark mode enabled the text in the recent apps was barely readable, now it has been replaced by buttons which is much better!
Launcher settings window still crashes randomly for me, and the wallpaper selection & colors are somewhat glitchy. When changing the wallpaper it does not update the matching color schemes below, selecting one of the schemes under the left button does not change anything, but under the right button (fixed colors) it does. The launcher also sometimes crashes when playing around with the colors.
These are just very small annoyances for this rom, because other than that is is one of the best optimized and functional roms out there for me!

Also, is the Xiaomi Parts setting removed in this build? I can't find it anymore. Nevermind it has moved under the System tab in settings, but KCAL does not work. KCAL has started working after a few reboots.

 

[gregory_cooky]

So the result is encript or decript data partition?
In my case when I have tried flash this way I got encripted data partition. You don´t mentioned but in my case I have to flash disable_dm_verity file to get rid of encription. Which recovery do you have/use (OrangeFox, PitchBlack etc.)?

As I wrote previously, anyone who uses my suggestions needs to know what's he/she's doing.
To get rid of encryption from previous ROM when doing a clean install of the new ROM you need to format Data partition.
A12 and later automatically encrypt partition so after flashing a new ROM it's encrypted and there's no surprise. If you need to decrypt partition you look for the solution for yourself. My comments refer to the issue with waking up a screen from deep sleep.
If you need instruction how to install the ROM look for developer's comment.

 

[Lord Raiden]

Hi, fast charging doesn't work on ginkgo, global version.

 

[ndshah2]

@gregory_cooky: so after two days and the new firmware - this didn't happen again, i think the new firmware fixed the issue.
But will also report in a week or later after more daily usage

@ndshah2: make backup, flash new firmware, flash newest rom and this should be gone..

@Unc3nZureD: am able to connect to Wifi 5GHz without any problems with newest firmware (fw_willow_miui_WILLOWGlobal_V12.5.6.0.RCXMIXM_b9c4b22e3f_11.0.zip) and newest rom (crDroidAndroid-13.0-20230113-ginkgo-v9.1.zip)

Hi dj_tbr,

"make backup, flash new firmware, flash newest rom and this should be gone"

Are you suggesting a dirty flash after flashing new firmware? Or should I start afresh and format data?

I'm getting ready for the new crdroid update, hoping it drops next week.

 

[dj_tbr]

Would be so kind and honestly write the history of your phones. I mean what exactly did you do before flashing the ROM.

History was:
Stockrom (waited for unlock period)
Pixel
Havoc
crDroid8.
and finally: [ROM][OFFICIAL][ginkgo][13] crDroidAndroid v9.x (still in use - details with unbricking etc above )

The black screen issue has happened on average once or twice a day since then.

same here, mostly when an app wasn't correctly closed --> auto display turn off (mostly when i am playing btd6 and screen turns off, the phone stays black..)
(btd6 uses much cpu)
sometimes i am able to wake up the phone via:
press power, put finger at the fingerprint sensor and pull down the statusbar menu..

Did you have any issues on MIUI?

No, me too, issues appeared with switching to crdroid 9, on 8 everything was fine..

Are you suggesting a dirty flash after flashing new firmware? Or should I start afresh and format data?

try without, when its not booting or you get any unexpected behaviour always try again with a clean flash. you should also do the backup with twrp and titanium backup always (but last one wasn't working on android 13 anymore, maybe personal issue) - also make copies of personal stuff like pix, downloads etc..

 

[gregory_cooky]

No, me too, issues appeared with switching to crdroid 9, on 8 everything was fine

Thanks @dj_tbr for your replay. In case the issue happens again would you be so kind to capture the log via Matlog and send it via Telegram Channel directly to the developer (DarkJoker360 Telegram). The is the best way to quickly have a look at the issue, find the real cause of it and solve it for good for more people, so we don't have to keep posting in the forum and focus on other things...

 

[Mike-7]

First of all, I like this ROM very much. It's LineageOS for devices that no longer get updates, plus great improvements.
But I have two big problems with it. My antivirus (AVG and Avast) says there is malware in this ROM. PowerOffAlarm and LTE Broadcast Manager. I then reinstalled LineageOS and there is nothing to be found there.
Could someone explain this? I can't use this ROM like that.
Thanks.

 

[Geryy_the_kid]

First of all, I like this ROM very much. It's LineageOS for devices that no longer get updates, plus great improvements.
But I have two big problems with it. My antivirus (AVG and Avast) says there is malware in this ROM. PowerOffAlarm and LTE Broadcast Manager. I then reinstalled LineageOS and there is nothing to be found there.
Could someone explain this? I can't use this ROM like that.
Thanks.

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1st of all, why are you using 2 antivirus programs? They might show things like cracked, modified programs etc.. as a malicious software cuz those are modified and some of them are not licenced.
Generally av just slow down your device and 2 is completely unnecessary and overkill.

 

[Mike-7]

1st of all, why are you using 2 antivirus programs? They might show things like cracked, modified programs etc.. as a malicious software cuz those are modified and some of them are not licenced.
Generally av just slow down your device and 2 is completely unnecessary and overkill.

I knew it was a mistake to upload both screenshots. This only results in answers that nobody wants to hear. Please let me decide what is unnecessary for my phone and what is not. Thanks.

No, I don't use two antivirus programs. I've only installed and uninstalled a few to see which ones find someting. These two do.
Yes customROMs are full of modified and unlicensed software. But then please explain to me, if crDroidAndroid is based on LineageOS and both have PowerOffAlarm version 11 installed, why is the antivirus program only displaying a malware message on crDroidAndroid version? That's the question.

 

[American_Jesus]

1st of all, why are you using 2 antivirus programs? They might show things like cracked, modified programs etc.. as a malicious software cuz those are modified and some of them are not licenced.
Generally av just slow down your device and 2 is completely unnecessary and overkill.

Worst thing is the "antivírus" are the malware these days, they only collect data and sell it to third parties.

Scan all files and apps, look for activity. They are free but the employees and resources aren't and need to make profit.

Best option use virustotal.com, Hypatia or LibreAV from F-Droid

 

[wax_77]

try NikGapps core + addon https://sourceforge.net/projects/ni...n-13-AndroidAuto-20220908-signed.zip/download

hello, i have install andorid auto addon (on basic package installed) and now android auto works via usb cable but not wireless

there are others addon packages to install?

 

[pmgying]

While I do agree that AV is not that useful on mobile, I also think Mike-7's concern above is legit. We use our phone to access sensitive data once a while at least. If an antivirus app suspected there is a malware etc, it's important to double check. It is not disrespecting the maintainers and developers at all. I would have double checked what triggered the alarm even if it's my own code.

Now, I've seen antivirus raising false alarm on multiple lineageos apps before. These were then reported to the antivirus companies, which cleared the concerns and added them to their database. So it's probably not something uncommon in the custom rom world.

 

[Mike-7]

Best option use virustotal.com, Hypatia or LibreAV from F-Droid

Thank you very much for the website and APPs. That helped me alot.

 

[Mike-7]

While I do agree that AV is not that useful on mobile, I also think Mike-7's concern above is legit. We use our phone to access sensitive data once a while at least. If an antivirus app suspected there is a malware etc, it's important to double check. It is not disrespecting the maintainers and developers at all. I would have double checked what triggered the alarm even if it's my own code.

Now, I've seen antivirus raising false alarm on multiple lineageos apps before. These were then reported to the antivirus companies, which cleared the concerns and added them to their database. So it's probably not something uncommon in the custom rom world.

Exactly what I meant but much better written.
That really wasn't meant to be disrespectful to the maintainers and developers. I just wanted to help.

 

[Mike-7]

I've only had the ROM on my phone for a couple of days, but I'm already enjoying it. I think the customizations are a great complement to the awesome LineageOS.

That first of all. Now for the things I found out. I'd really like to continue using the ROM, but these two problems are making me nervous. Thanks to American_Jesus, I was able to do a little more research.

Using LibreAV I generated the SHA265 hashes of these two files. Then I was able to check these hashes with VirusTotal.
This is what VirusTotal found:

PowerOffAlarm: c3bd00ed52179ef3a9f568db12a83594e356d49b5165958ac1464244cf5c30ce
1/65 - Avast-Mobile: APK:RepMalware [PUP]
"APK:RepMalware is a heuristic detection designed to generically detect a Potentially Unwanted Application. A potentially unwanted application is a program that contains adware, installs toolbars, or has other unclear objectives. Files reported as APK:RepMalware may not necessarily be malicious." LINK to Malewaretips

LTE Broadcast Manager: 37dc9466824cdbbff996016c214b66cbed4de87c281b63e1dd36604129d3a6bd
1/61 - Trustlook: Android.PUA.DebugKey
"android.pua.debugkey is not a virus. It is a debug keystore file that is used to sign Android applications during development. It is created by the Android SDK and is used to sign apps with a self-signed certificate so that they can be installed and run on an Android device or emulator during development. However, it is important to note that the debug keystore should not be used to sign apps that are intended for distribution, as it is not secure and can be easily compromised." LINK to Modiod


And now, Mike, what does that mean?
It seems that both apks are harmless. Please teach me better.
VirusTotal shows only 1 alert out of 65/61. That means something.
BUT there are several versions of PowerOffAlarm and LTE Broadcast Manager available for download on the internet and none of them even issued an alert on VirusTotal.
Why is the developer of crDroidAndroid taking this "risk"? Yes, I know now these files come from the Android SDK but why not exchange them for signed versions? LineageOS does that too, at least with PowerOfAlarm (no LTE broadcast manager in LineageOS).

I've calmed down a bit now but still have questions.

 

[MMMxda]

How to install stock MIUI Camera?
This ROM works perfect, but the camera app is much worse than stock app.

 

[Geryy_the_kid]

How to install stock MIUI Camera?
This ROM works perfect, but the camera app is much worse than stock app.

Dunno about miui cam install. I use SGCAM and it works flawlessly. Even better than stock cam app.

 

[American_Jesus]

I've only had the ROM on my phone for a couple of days, but I'm already enjoying it. I think the customizations are a great complement to the awesome LineageOS.

That first of all. Now for the things I found out. I'd really like to continue using the ROM, but these two problems are making me nervous. Thanks to American_Jesus, I was able to do a little more research.

Using LibreAV I generated the SHA265 hashes of these two files. Then I was able to check these hashes with VirusTotal.
This is what VirusTotal found:

PowerOffAlarm: c3bd00ed52179ef3a9f568db12a83594e356d49b5165958ac1464244cf5c30ce
1/65 - Avast-Mobile: APK:RepMalware [PUP]
"APK:RepMalware is a heuristic detection designed to generically detect a Potentially Unwanted Application. A potentially unwanted application is a program that contains adware, installs toolbars, or has other unclear objectives. Files reported as APK:RepMalware may not necessarily be malicious." LINK to Malewaretips

LTE Broadcast Manager: 37dc9466824cdbbff996016c214b66cbed4de87c281b63e1dd36604129d3a6bd
1/61 - Trustlook: Android.PUA.DebugKey
"android.pua.debugkey is not a virus. It is a debug keystore file that is used to sign Android applications during development. It is created by the Android SDK and is used to sign apps with a self-signed certificate so that they can be installed and run on an Android device or emulator during development. However, it is important to note that the debug keystore should not be used to sign apps that are intended for distribution, as it is not secure and can be easily compromised." LINK to Modiod


And now, Mike, what does that mean?
It seems that both apks are harmless. Please teach me better.
VirusTotal shows only 1 alert out of 65/61. That means something.
BUT there are several versions of PowerOffAlarm and LTE Broadcast Manager available for download on the internet and none of them even issued an alert on VirusTotal.
Why is the developer of crDroidAndroid taking this "risk"? Yes, I know now these files come from the Android SDK but why not exchange them for signed versions? LineageOS does that too, at least with PowerOfAlarm (no LTE broadcast manager in LineageOS).

I've calmed down a bit now but still have questions.

That can be some false positives.
Those apps use system privileges like it should be, and can trigger some AV as malware.

That happen not only on mobile but also on desktops with legit allocations when using privileged access.

Also their opensource, if there's any suspicious code anyone can check it and report.