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PowKiddy X18S LineageOS Beta #7 (Android 12) (Patreon)

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2022-07-23 17:55:08
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This took longer than expected (life has been busy), but here it is: Android 12 for the PowKiddy X18S!

This build should take care of most of the issues that plagued the X18S crowd like Magisk soft-bricks, R3/L3 mapping, shoulder button ergonomics and other small issues.

The APT-X codec support from my RG552 releases also trickled into this one, bringing lower-latency Bluetooth audio to those that own APT-X adaptive headphones.

The full changelog can be found below.

How to install: Download and install 7zip on your system, download all attached files into the same folder, extract the file ending with .001 by right-clicking it and choosing "7-Zip -> Extract Here" and finally open README.txt for further instructions.

Things to note when updating from a previous build: When asked whether you wish to format your device or not, choose YES. Previous Android 11 builds will NOT update cleanly to 12 otherwise. Backup your data before updating!

For those needing root: Magisk comes pre-installed, and yes, it is now safe to update as well.

Changelog

  • Initial Android 12 build
  • Added APT-X & APT-X HD BT codec support
  • Added EXFAT, NTFS & EXT4 MicroSD card support
  • Magisk updates no longer soft-brick the device
  • Fixed a screen off flicker issue
  • Added a XBOX / Nintendo gamepad layout toggle (use XBOX for apps & most emulators, Nintendo for things like Drastic or when your muscle memory demands a A/B & X/Y button swap)
  • Added a L1/L2 & R1/R2 shoulder button swap toggle (this should help ergonomics a bit)
  • Added a toggle to swap the G- and Recent Apps button into R3/L3 mode (for games that require clickable analog sticks)
  • Fixed a location service related crash that could occur inside Chrome
  • Fixed a looper related crash that could occur inside SystemUI
  • Fixed a bootanimation rotation issue
  • Fixed the HDMI SystemUI status bar inset values
  • The device is now kept awake while plugged into an external monitor
  • Added a Galaxy S11 fingerprint (to silence GMS)
  • Ported the touchscreen mapper to Android 12
  • Fixed an issue in X18STool that caused failed flashes

Regarding the new black X18S model

Do NOT install this build on the new black X18S!

The newer model features slightly different hardware which makes it incompatible with the gray X18S firmware!

Separate builds for the new black model will be published at a later point in time!

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Anonymous

We really need this to the Black Version

Anonymous

yeas ive been subscribed for that sole one thing to be rerleased

Anonymous

Are you ever going to update for the black version?

Anonymous

will the black version be released?

Anonymous

Do you have a timeline for when the black version will be released?

Anonymous

Well shit, I guess I shouldn't have ordered the black version. Any update on when that OS may release?

Anonymous

What are the differences in the hardware? I have hard both models and the ultra is definitely thermal throttled, could we get debloated version on the fimware?

Anonymous

I'm stuck on second "Waiting for device..." after wipeing

Anonymous

Black-Seraph, we are begging you to release this for black version =(

Anonymous

Hi Black Seraph finally gotten a chance to become a patron now that I've fully modded my black powkiddy X18S, I can't wait to complete my project by putting lineageOS on it (the stock firmware's shocking).

Anonymous

I so hope The release for the black version is released soon as hadn't realized it required a different OS (I put so much effort getting the switch analogue sticks and GPD XD d-pad, buttons and membranes into this unit (It now feels and handles like my old GPD (Just let down by sub-standard stock OS).

Michael Canteo

Hi @Black-Seraph New here! First off thank you for all that you do with your tutorials and mods!! Appreciate the hard work. By any chance, is there any update on the LineageOS Firmware for the Black X18S?

Tell Sackett

I, too, wasn't aware that this firmware didn't work on the black model. While I do respect the work you're doing and and am happy to contribute, this, admittedly, was the big incentive for me to join (I don't own any of the other devices you offer perks for, and I didn't even have a Patreon account beforehand), and, really, the only reason I was able to justify to myself buying the Powkiddy x18s. With all that said, I understand that the blame is on me for not doing more research. I understand that you are busy with your GarlicOS projects, but is there any chance you are still looking at making custom firmware for the black model, and, if so, is there any kind of approximate timeline (even if it's "year XXXX" or "Quarter X of year XXXX")?

Anonymous

Waiting for Black Build version.

Anonymous

Also waiting for the Black Build version.

Anonymous

does this works on x18s ultra?

Anonymous

I'm also waiting

Anonymous

Hola 👋 estimado casi la cago por no leer la descripción, tengo la versión negra 18s ultra, para cuando tendrás una rom para esta versión de la consola? Gracias de antemano