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[kdrag0n]

ProtonAOSP
Android 11 ROM​

ProtonAOSP is a minimal Android fork (custom ROM) focused on UI/UX and performance, with a touch of privacy.

Usage with my Proton Kernel is recommended to get the most out of your phone. The ROM does not include Proton Kernel, so you will need to flash it yourself. The ROM will still work with other kernels, but you will not get the benefits of Proton Kernel.

Screenshots
Screenshots of the latest version

Installation
This ROM is currently distributed as factory images, similar to stock. Flash it the same way you would flash stock factory images. Don't forget to wipe all data using "fastboot -w" before booting the ROM.

Firmware is included, so there is no specific requirement for which version of the stock ROM you are coming from.

You can also use the quick & easy web installer, which allows you to install and update the ROM from any computer or phone without using the command line. The installer works entirely within your web browser and completes in as little as 4 minutes, depending on the speed of your internet connection. Consider using the web installer instead of installing manually.

More detailed installation instructions and guides

Features
List of current features, with accompanying screenshots and explanations

Downloads
Downloads and changelogs for all versions

Builds with and without minimal Google services (gapps) included are provided for convenience.

Using the quick and easy web installer is recommended unless you have a specific reason to download and install the ROM manually.

Support
If you have questions or concerns, please read the Frequently Asked Questions before asking. It saves time for everyone involved, especially you, and allows us to provide higher-quality answers for all users.

Website with comprehensive documentation
Join the Telegram group for support and extras

Please consider donating to support development if you found this helpful: recurring donation to keep the project alive in the long term or buy me a coffee

Kernel source code
ROM source code

 

[rspkt]

Thank you very much for posting this. I'll definitely be checking it out. Your Proton kernel is quite good already. Interested to see how the ROM functions too.

 

[GoldElocks]

Really appreciate you building and sharing this for us!
I saw in the P5 thread that it may be possible to get call screening to work if the dialer gets systemized. It's a feature that has really come in handy for me so just want to confirm it will get call screening working.

To confirm, I just need to put GoogleDialer.apk into product/priv-app?
Alternatively, could I just use something like Titanium backup to make it a system app?
TIA

 

[Ocwa]

Really appreciate you building and sharing this for us!
I saw in the P5 thread that it may be possible to get call screening to work if the dialer gets systemized. It's a feature that has really come in handy for me so just want to confirm it will get call screening working.

To confirm, I just need to put GoogleDialer.apk into product/priv-app?
Alternatively, could I just use something like Titanium backup to make it a system app?
TIA

Check out the magisk module systemizer, it's pretty good. I think you're right about all that.

 

[letrain02]

Says microg support. So is does that mean microg is included? Or are standard "gapps" included?

 

[kdrag0n]

Says microg support. So is does that mean microg is included? Or are standard "gapps" included?

microG is supported on the non-gapps build, not included. The gapps build includes full gapps.

 

[Fractals]

Thank you for awesome rom, big plus for microg support. Will flash as soon as my Bramble arrives.

 

[letrain02]

did flash all. now google logo, then a fire with beaker on screen.

edit: nevermind...guess that was the loading screen. took a few minutes. didn't seem like a "loading screen"

 

[Estebanium]

I am new to ADB AS my old phone used TWRP. Do I need to unlock the bootloader? Is it recommented to Start Form stock ROM, because I am currently on LineageOS? It is MicroG ready, does it mean that install MicroG via F-Droid, or do I install it like it is drscribed there at the Installation instructions?

 

[kdrag0n]

I am new to ADB AS my old phone used TWRP. Do I need to unlock the bootloader? Is it recommented to Start Form stock ROM, because I am currently on LineageOS? It is MicroG ready, does it mean that install MicroG via F-Droid, or do I install it like it is drscribed there at the Installation instructions?

You do need to unlock the bootloader. Switching from LineageOS should work, but you will need to wipe data as always.

microG should be installed from F-Droid after installing the ROM.

 

[Estebanium]

You do need to unlock the bootloader. Switching from LineageOS should work, but you will need to wipe data as always.

microG should be installed from F-Droid after installing the ROM.

Thank you very much. I flashed it and it rebooted directly to the OS. Afterwards I installed your Kernel. The OS feels fast, but in comparison to Lineage for the same Phone, it feels slower. If you swipe for the action center, it is very slow and laggy. If you swipe for task manager and swipe through the recent apps, it lags. Are there any similar experiences?

 

[kdrag0n]

Thank you very much. I flashed it and it rebooted directly to the OS. Afterwards I installed your Kernel. The OS feels fast, but in comparison to Lineage for the same Phone, it feels slower. If you swipe for the action center, it is very slow and laggy. If you swipe for task manager and swipe through the recent apps, it lags. Are there any similar experiences?

The lag in those specific locations is caused by the frosted glass blur effect. Disable it in developer options if you want to trade it off for performance instead. The blur performance problems should be addressed in future versions.

 

[Estebanium]

The lag in those specific locations is caused by the frosted glass blur effect. Disable it in developer options if you want to trade it off for performance instead. The blur performance problems should be addressed in future versions.

Thank you for your reply. I am looking forward to a new release. For now I stick to LOS. Could you tell me the procedure for updating your ROM? Is it possible to dirty flash the update, so I don't need to backup my data externally?

 

[OptoChip]

To confirm, I just need to put GoogleDialer.apk into product/priv-app?
Alternatively, could I just use something like Titanium backup to make it a system app?

Check out the magisk module systemizer, it's pretty good. I think you're right about all that.

I tried to use Magisk Systemizer and Titanium Backup to move this into a system app, but there's not enough free space in what I'm assuming is the system partition (Titanium Backup just labels it the "System ROM").

I tried to uninstall some of the system apps using Titanium Backup and SD Maid Pro but both failed to be able to remove any "expendable" system apps.

 

[kdrag0n]

Thank you for your reply. I am looking forward to a new release. For now I stick to LOS. Could you tell me the procedure for updating your ROM? Is it possible to dirty flash the update, so I don't need to backup my data externally?

Yes, you can dirty flash updates to my ROM. Clean flashes are only necessary when switching from another ROM.

I tried to use Magisk Systemizer and Titanium Backup to move this into a system app, but there's not enough free space in what I'm assuming is the system partition (Titanium Backup just labels it the "System ROM").

I tried to uninstall some of the system apps using Titanium Backup and SD Maid Pro but both failed to be able to remove any "expendable" system apps.

With dynamic partitions, the system partition is perfectly sized to hold exactly the amount of data the ROM has in it, so there will always be no free space. You need to use Magisk to systemize apps.

 

[OptoChip]

With dynamic partitions, the system partition is perfectly sized to hold exactly the amount of data the ROM has in it, so there will always be no free space. You need to use Magisk to systemize apps.

Dynamically sized partitions explains the "no free space" (and it makes total sense to layout the system partition this way). I was trying to use Magisk Systemize, took me revisiting it to realize that I didn't have Busybox installed. Installing the Magisk BusyBox module enabled me to Systemize the Phone app. Many thanks!

 

[wilspeak]

Yes, you can dirty flash updates to my ROM. Clean flashes are only necessary when switching from another ROM.


With dynamic partitions, the system partition is perfectly sized to hold exactly the amount of data the ROM has in it, so there will always be no free space. You need to use Magisk to systemize apps.

Hello kdrag0n, I am thinking about switching phone service from Verizon to Google FI and I would like to root a Pixel 4a or an Pixel 4a.(5G). Can anyone tell me if this Rom has the Hotspot wifi tethering option included in the Rom? Thank You

 

[J-I-N-X]

Hello kdrag0n, I am thinking about switching phone service from Verizon to Google FI and I would like to root a Pixel 4a or an Pixel 4a.(5G). Can anyone tell me if this Rom has the Hotspot wifi tethering option included in the Rom? Thank You

Yes. The hotspot option comes with it from what I have tried.

 

[wilspeak]

Yes. The hotspot option comes with it from what I have tried.

Thank You for your time

 

[caballon]

I cant manage to root this rom with proton kernel even on stock cant root pixel4a 5g any guide or help apriciated....