[ROM] [unlocked] [douglas,giza] [OTAs] Lineage-14.1 [26 JUL 2021]

[koop1955]

Thanks a lot. It worked perfectly.

You are welcome. The issue was that after flashing the ROM, the Kindle was detected as an incompatible device. Changing the fingerprint changed how the device is detected and allows the apps to work.

 

[xenonrider]

Anyone know how to make Gmail use the a Dark theme? I tried editing the FlagPrefs.xml file and setting DarkThemeSupport__dark_theme_support to True but that doesn't work. It seems you have to be on a newer version of Android.

Gmail is the only Google app I use that doesn't have a Dark Mode in the settings. Calendar, Tasks, Keep, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Play Store, Play Games, Contacts, Files, Snapseed all have dark mode. What is up with that?

 

[Rortiz2]

You are welcome. The issue was that after flashing the ROM, the Kindle was detected as an incompatible device. Changing the fingerprint changed how the device is detected and allows the apps to work.

So, based on that, should I change the fingerprint by default? I don't have any problems in doing so, but I want to make sure it's really needed.

 

[FreakyyLike]

So, based on that, should I change the fingerprint by default? I don't have any problems in doing so, but I want to make sure it's really needed.

I think it wont hurt to mask the Fingerprint to certify the Google Play Store.
It will show up more compatible Apps that are hidden if not certified. Also as Xenorider implied, it helpes with some Google Apps.

In my little Tutorial I recommend the Google Pixel XL. Its ARM64 and the only Pixel Phone that released with Nougat.
But of course your free to do as you like

EDIT:
Here are some more Infos:

Check your Play Protect certification status - Google Play Help

Devices that are Play Protect certified: Include proprietary apps under license from Google Have passed Android compatibility testing Only Play Protect certified devices are eligible t

support.google.com

 

[Rortiz2]

I think it wont hurt to mask the Fingerprint to certify the Google Play Store.
It will show up more compatible Apps that are hidden if not certified. Also as Xenorider implied, it helpes with some Google Apps.

In my little Tutorial I recommend the Google Pixel XL. Its ARM64 and the only Pixel Phone that released with Nougat.
But of course your free to do as you like

EDIT:
Here are some more Infos:

Check your Play Protect certification status - Google Play Help

Devices that are Play Protect certified: Include proprietary apps under license from Google Have passed Android compatibility testing Only Play Protect certified devices are eligible t

support.google.com

Thanks for the clarification. Pixel XL fingerprint looks OK to me, and if you guys tested it, I guess there shouldn't be any big problem.

I will include these masked fingerprints in the next release of the ROM.

 

[xenonrider]

So, based on that, should I change the fingerprint by default? I don't have any problems in doing so, but I want to make sure it's really needed.

Are you able to install all of the Google apps (with emphasis on Gmail and Google Calendar) without any issues? If you can't then you probably should fingerprint so it's Google Play compliant.

 

[Rortiz2]

Are you able to install all of the Google apps (with emphasis on Gmail and Google Calendar) without any issues? If you can't then you probably should fingerprint so it's Google Play compliant.

I don't own this tablets so I can't really tell you.

 

[FreakyyLike]

I don't own this tablets so I can't really tell you.

Really?!
We should raise a small campaign to fund you one. Would it ease your development?

 

[koop1955]

I'm with @FreakyyLike on this. @Rortiz2 where's the link to "buy you a beer?"

 

[Rortiz2]

Really?!
We should raise a small campaign to fund you one. Would it ease your development?

Yeah, sure thing. I've been looking for cheap douglas at eBay but they seem to be pretty expensive (no wonder why, lol). You can always donate whatever you want at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rorle

 

[Rortiz2]

New build is up

2021-08-13 [douglas] [giza]

• Fixed WebView crashes (Chrome should work).
• Spoofed Fingerprint (uses Pixel XL's fingerprint now).
• Increased ZRAM to 786MB (+250MB ~).
• Dropped deprecated dhpcd.
• Synced with LineageOS sources (cm-14.1).

NOTE: OTA should roll out in a few minutes. If it doesn't, you can always update by manually flashing the ZIP through TWRP.

 

[robonxt]

New build is up

2021-08-13 [douglas] [giza]

• Fixed WebView crashes (Chrome should work).
• Spoofed Fingerprint (uses Pixel XL's fingerprint now).
• Increased ZRAM to 786MB (+250MB ~).
• Dropped deprecated dhpcd.
• Synced with LineageOS sources (cm-14.1).

NOTE: OTA should roll out in a few minutes. If it doesn't, you can always update by manually flashing the ZIP through TWRP.

Thank you for the update! Installing it right now, will report back with Gmail and other G Apps results.

 

[Rortiz2]

Don't flash the latest update, I messed up build.prop and the ROM won't boot. For these who already flashed it, flash this ZIPs:
- douglas -> https://mega.nz/file/exlg2aSQ#kgpA10ypVjaAUmypyLEG3_eTnE3FRegrz0rYE9wUkxs
- giza -> https://mega.nz/file/6g9G0Iia#y7lgdJhqDwqQmigUs-nFmKa-iy-8ikqZaPVwicQypW0

I'll temporarily remove the latest update links and I will fix this as soon as I can. Sorry for the problems.

 

[robonxt]

#286 - Are you able to install all of the Google apps (with emphasis on Gmail and Google Calendar) without any issues? If you can't then you probably should fingerprint so it's Google Play compliant.

@xenonrider So far Gmail, Google, Chrome, Chat, GBoard, Docs, Sheets, Files by Google, Contacts, Youtube Music install just fine from Google Play Store.. Calendar isn't installing even after deleting all Play Store data, so that is a problem.

#291

• Fixed WebView crashes (Chrome should work).

@Rortiz2 Chrome works now, although still slow (as expected from giza's older specs). Thank you for fixing it!

#293 - I messed up build.prop and the ROM won't boot

Interesting, I didn't run into any problems when updating and restarting. Still flashed the patch just in case.

 

[Rortiz2]

@xenonrider So far Gmail, Google, Chrome, Chat, GBoard, Docs, Sheets, Files by Google, Contacts, Youtube Music install just fine from Google Play Store.. Calendar isn't installing even after deleting all Play Store data, so that is a problem.


@Rortiz2 Chrome works now, although still slow (as expected from giza's older specs). Thank you for fixing it!


Interesting, I didn't run into any problems when updating and restarting. Still flashed the patch just in case.

Yeah, somehow, just the douglas build messed up. Anyway, I'm rebuilding with the fix, I'll upload them again once it's done.

 

[Rortiz2]

Alright, I fixed both updates and updated all the links.

 

[anujdatar]

• Spoofed Fingerprint (uses Pixel XL's fingerprint now)

I am not sure google apps like spoofed signatures. I have noticed this with other signatures too. While this makes both safety net checks pass, apps like YouTube, Keep Notes, Google either crash, or give you errors like "There was an error signing into your account".

Last time I was using Walmart Onn 7 or 8 or something to make ctsProfile pass. Same thing happened. I reverted back to the default signature and google apps started working again.

 

[gqbigpaps]

Alright, I fixed both updates and updated all the links.

I am not sure google apps like spoofed signatures. I have noticed this with other signatures too. While this makes both safety net checks pass, apps like YouTube, Keep Notes, Google either crash, or give you errors like "There was an error signing into your account".

Last time I was using Walmart Onn 7 or 8 or something to make ctsProfile pass. Same thing happened. I reverted back to the default signature and google apps started working again.

Yup same as anujdatar, youtube and other google apps are crashing due to an error since the last update... I am a potato and don't know how to revert to default sig...

 

[dadtrash]

Hi Rortiz2, you made a great job. Yesterday I bought a Giza per accident (thought it was a Douglas) and was able to test your latest firmware. It works good.

One thing: I noticed was that I could not establish adb push when using Lineageos. It worked before with TWRP and my Karnak.

Btw regarding bricking: I never managed, neither with Karnak or Giza instructions, to do the unbrick with Amonet as described in the forums. Always had to open - as they were completely bricked when trying to install TWRP. For Giza I did not want to drill a hole into shield or disassemble as described in the unbrick section. So I was desperate enough to try some shortcuts between two testing pads at the reverse side - with a thin nail scissors. I created a shortcut, a small arc came for my surprise and then the bootloader was open. Could be luck, so never try with something you can not break or lose ;-)

 

[Rortiz2]

Hi Rortiz2, you made a great job. Yesterday I bought a Giza per accident (thought it was a Douglas) and was able to test your latest firmware. It works good.

One thing: I noticed was that I could not establish adb push when using Lineageos. It worked before with TWRP and my Karnak.

Btw regarding bricking: I never managed, neither with Karnak or Giza instructions, to do the unbrick with Amonet as described in the forums. Always had to open - as they were completely bricked when trying to install TWRP. For Giza I did not want to drill a hole into shield or disassemble as described in the unbrick section. So I was desperate enough to try some shortcuts between two testing pads at the reverse side - with a thin nail scissors. I created a shortcut, a small arc came for my surprise and then the bootloader was open. Could be luck, so never try with something you can not break or lose ;-)

Hey there,

You probably couldn't use the adb unlock method because as you said FireOS wasn't accessible at all.

That's quite interesting, could you send me some pictures of what did you short, please?

Thanks.