Many do not like the Xiaomi proprietary interface, the MIUI that is preparing to land in the 11 version, or simply some users resort to alternatives that faithfully reproduce the Android stock experience. Other users instead resort to Custom ROM as the LineageOS because their device is no longer officially supported by the MIUI development team or is simply not yet up to date with the latest Big G. software releases.
The fact is that LineageOS is currently a reference point for many modders, thanks to the innumerable software customizations, but in the last hours on some Xiaomi devices the dream seems to have become a nightmare. In fact it is the LineageOS development team that makes a sad announcement, namely the temporary interruption of support on all Xiaomi devices. According to the team, the main problem concerns some CLOSED SOURCE licenses related to hardware components of Xiaomi face unlock.
No more LineageOS support for Xiaomi smartphones
It seems that not all devices are affected by the problem, but for the most part there is currently no development of new builds, waiting for a solution. The Xiaomi smartphone models involved are:
- Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (beryllium);
- Xiaomi Mi 5S (capricorn);
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (chiron);
- Xiaomi Mi 8 (dipper);
- Xiaomi Mi 5 (gemini);
- Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (jason);
- Xiaomi Mi Mix (lithium);
- Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus (natrium);
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (polaris);
- Xiaomi Mi 6 (sagit);
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (scorpio);
- Xiaomi Mi A1 (tissot);
- Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet);
- Xiaomi Redmi 3S / 3X (land);
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (mido);
- Xiaomi Redmi 4 (santoni).
We don't know when the solution will return to normal, and in case I recommend you take a look at the Twitter profile @LineageAndroid where the temporary interruption of the service was communicated and probably where the restoration of the same will also be communicated. In the meantime it may be the right time to try alternative solutions like Paranoid Android, Resurrection Remix etc ..
Mi Note 2 ???? It doesn't have facial recognition….
Ugh, now Android stock has become devoid of novelty and does not change interface from android 5 / 6.
The few new features it has implemented are all bindings from the others (eg samsung galaxy, xiaomi).
It might also be time to change brands… as far as I'm concerned, Lineage support is essential when choosing a smartphone.
But did you understand the contents of the Tweet? This article is completely wrong. Temporarily disabled builds on github due to technical problems. once solved, everything is new.
And did you understand the content of the article? Precisely what we are talking about ... did you not understand the words temporary, momentary etc ...?
Clickbait title “No more LineageOS support for Xiaomi smartphones” is deceiving, it's only temporary.
It's not true…
Hi Gigi, this is the official Tweet of the LineageOs team where they communicate everything.
https://twitter.com/LineageAndroid/status/1159905347688996864