So I came across this module by ImRickHarrison. He has created this module for OnePlus 6. But it works for our Moto One Action as well.
As soon as I flashed it, I was able to get unlimited Google Photos storage at Original Quality till February 2022! Definitely worth a short. Well, you could also get tons of other Pixel related features. I tried the minimal one (only 45KB) because I only wanted this feature. Download the minimal version from GitHub, transfer it to your device and flash it via Magisk. You wouldn't be able to find it in the Downloads section, so installing this way is the only possible method.
After flashing the module, reboot your device and clear the cache and data of Google photos app. Now open the app and enjoy unlimited storage.
Moreover, if you wish to try out any of his other builds of this module, head over his guide. You could get tons of other features depending on the type you choose. In the end, don't forget to head over to Settings > About Phone > Model & Hardware and brag off your new Pixel 3XL.
~Check Out the Screenshots~
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I've been rooting around in the recently posted Pixel 2 (XL) system images, and I've found the key to Google Lens (and any other Pixel 2-exclusive features, presumably, which ones though?), so I decided to make a flashable zip and share my success.
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Thanks a million!
Features
- Google Lens in Google Photos (Not in the Assistant)
- Pixel-exclusive apps in the Play Store (namely, Pixel Launcher)
- Pixel-exclusive wallpaper categories (Underwater, etc.)
- You tell me
Unlimited photos?
According to @thecoolkid, photo backup settings will stay the same, and you won't get unlimited photos unless you're uploading in "high quality", which will compress them. Basically, although it claims unlimited photos, it'll just be the setting you had before.
Instructions
Really?
1. Flash the zip, and Google Lens should magically appear (I didn't even need to clear Google Photos' app data)
2. Enjoy Google Lens (Only inside Google Photos, not in the Assistant itself - more info here)!
Uninstalling Google Lens?
You can revert the functionality of this zip and effectively uninstall Google Lens by deleting the following files:
Code:
/system/etc/sysconfig/nexus.xml
/system/etc/sysconfig/pixel_2017_exclusive.xml
/system/etc/sysconfig/pixel_2017.xml
Screenshots / Screenrecording
Small example screenrecording, watch here
Magisk Module
I personally haven't tested this, but you can go check it out here. (Thanks to @Flint2)
Download
See attachments
Mirrors: My server / AndroidFileHost
Using Pure Fusion OS Nougat. Works flawlessly. Great work.
Thanks!
This works great straight from Google Photos, but I'm not seeing the Lens icon in standalone assistant yet. Guess I'll wait for an update to assistant.
(OP3t running Zenity nougat)
It doesn't work on latest oos beta (oreo) ...
I thought google turned off this trick from its side?
theduke7 said:
It doesn't work on latest OOS Open Beta (Oreo 8.0) for me...
Didn't Google disable this trick server-side?
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That was different, that was where you would spoof that you have a Google Pixel 2 XL. In this case, I add the actual permissions that define a Pixel 2 device:
Code:
<!-- This defines the Photos preload feature for specifically the 2017 Pixel devices. -->
com.google.android.apps.photos.PIXEL_2017_PRELOAD
<!-- This is meant to be the canonical feature identifying 2017 and newer Nexus devices. -->
com.google.android.feature.PIXEL_2017_EXPERIENCE
It also adds other canonical features identifying a Pixel device, you can check these out inside the flashable zip.
It works for me. You may need to combine the previous trick as well and pretend you have a Pixel 2 (XL) in build.prop
This zip doesn't enable Google Lens inside the Assistant itself, just inside Google Photos. I'll clarify that in OP.
All the best,
ZeevoX
Working great, thanks!
jeremyet said:
This works great straight from Google Photos, but I'm not seeing the Lens icon in standalone assistant yet. Guess I'll wait for an update to assistant.
(OP3t running Zenity nougat)
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I've updated OP to state that it won't work in Assistant, since that doesn't happen even on the Pixel 2 (XL). I've also provided a link to an AndroidPolice news article about that.
All the best,
ZeevoX
ZeevoX said:
That was different, that was where you would spoof that you have a Google Pixel 2 XL. In this case, I add the actual permissions that define a Pixel 2 device:
Code:
<!-- This defines the Photos preload feature for specifically the 2017 Pixel devices. -->
com.google.android.apps.photos.PIXEL_2017_PRELOAD
<!-- This is meant to be the canonical feature identifying 2017 and newer Nexus devices. -->
com.google.android.feature.PIXEL_2017_EXPERIENCE
It also adds other canonical features identifying a Pixel device, you can check these out inside the flashable zip.
It works for me. You may need to combine the previous trick as well and pretend you have a Pixel 2 (XL) in build.prop
This zip doesn't enable Google Lens inside the Assistant itself, just inside Google Photos. I'll clarify that in OP.
All the best,
ZeevoX
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Update/ disregard previous replies, i was too noob-ish, it works perfectly...
i thought it would add a camera button or something to photos app
theduke7 said:
That was different, that was where you would spoof that you have a Google Pixel 2 XL. In this case, I add the actual permissions that define a Pixel 2 device:
Update/ disregard previous replies, i was too noob-ish, it works perfectly...
i thought it would add a camera button or something to photos app
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Nice font. Which one?
silentvisitor said:
Nice font. Which one?
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OnePlus Slate (it should be there on 4.5.0 and above) i'm using latest beta. and theme is PitchBlack.
in case you're not on stock rom (or OP device)
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/font-oneplus-slate-download.544318/
Did it work in any samsung device
working great on oneplus 5 xXx rom
Magisk Module
Cannot wait for Magisk Module, so there is it.
Tested on Oneplus 5
Don´t forget to thanks the OP!
Awesome.
Working flawlessly on LOS 15 in Redmi Note 4 (Mido). Thanks a lot, mate. Cheers !
Working perfectly on Unofficial LOS 15 Redmi Note 3.
Working great on Nexus 6P Stock Oreo!!! Thank you!!!
It also enables the unlimited drive space with original photo size upload option again, but if it is really working I didn't find out yet.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA Labs
Thx a lot. It works beautifully.
Though can we get this without the fake google photo unlimited uploads?
..and also Google Lens recognized my N6P as a Google Pixel
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA Labs
Great man!
Ok thanks for the great job but I noticed that photos app now is backing up new photos in full quality, does it works against my gdrive storage or what?
Hey guys, just got the MI 10 Pro Chinese version. Wondering if there's a seamless way to change it to the Global version OR should I just consider finding and adding the latest Gapps to it?
Anyone using just Google Apps and if the experience is the same as any global rom?
Also if someone can point me to the correct global rom thread and where to find the latest Gapps?
Thanks!
I am also wondering something along the lines of this. I have a Mi 10 ultra on Chinese Official Rom and have had some issues relating to your question. I basically debloated the device to the max and added all the Google apps and play store. It works quite well after some tweaking to get it the way I liked it. I do have some issues. 1. Basically cant get the assistant app to work. The main reason is the permissions keep getting reset requiring my reapproval each time its activated which kind of defeats the purpose. same thing happens to the phone and message google apps where the phone defaulted to the Mi stock dialer and message. not sure why. 2. I get random updates settings changed. Like one time I had a new AOD image. No idea why. 4. Some minor random updates like 1 every 3 days. These are the biggest issues ive noticed so far. Overall this device is awesome so I'd personally prefer it to be Gapps optimized but I don't want to fool with having a rooted device and the hoops involved in use since I use my phone for work and play.
Hi,
First sorry for this vague post. I am on Android since 2012. During 2012-2014 I used to try out lots of custom ROMs as I was in college and I had mobile like Samsung Galaxy S3 and then later Nexus and the OEM abandoned the updates after a while. After that I started working and since then have been on multiple Google line of devices, first Nexus and now my latest is Pixel3. I am generally happy with the phone. However, my Pixel3 stopped receiving updates I started thinking why I should dump this and buy a new one when it's perfectly working fine for my need.
I just came to this site after like ages to see what is the current status of custom ROMs. It seems overwhelmingly new now. I remember back then we had some sharp edges and something or other didn't work. Since then I am more into google ecosystem now. I use google Fi for phone. I like and use most of the google feature. So just wondering what will I lose by moving to custom ROM and am I ready to live without those features or should I just accept that I will not have any updates and if I need the updates I will have to buy a new phone.
I am not much interested into rooting and gaining advanced controls or doing anything extra nerdy. I will be perfectly happy with just getting the security patches and whatever feature is there if they keep working.
1. what are some good custom ROMs popular these days?
2. What are the things I'd lose moving to custom ROM?
3. Does all hardware for ex: Finger print, NFC work?
4. What about google apps, I mostly like all google app like camera, google pay, phone, play store
5. I like the google specific features like call screening and google assistance, google feed. I guess I will lose those.
6. I also use google Fi, can I still use that seamlessly or is there any gotchas I need to be aware of?
7. Is there any other way to keep my phone Googlized and receive security updates. It is totally acceptable if I can get security patches after some delay and not via OTP but have to sideload manually.
r0b0 said:
Hi,
First sorry for this vague post. I am on Android since 2012. During 2012-2014 I used to try out lots of custom ROMs as I was in college and I had mobile like Samsung Galaxy S3 and then later Nexus and the OEM abandoned the updates after a while. After that I started working and since then have been on multiple Google line of devices, first Nexus and now my latest is Pixel3. I am generally happy with the phone. However, my Pixel3 stopped receiving updates I started thinking why I should dump this and buy a new one when it's perfectly working fine for my need.
I just came to this site after like ages to see what is the current status of custom ROMs. It seems overwhelmingly new now. I remember back then we had some sharp edges and something or other didn't work. Since then I am more into google ecosystem now. I use google Fi for phone. I like and use most of the google feature. So just wondering what will I lose by moving to custom ROM and am I ready to live without those features or should I just accept that I will not have any updates and if I need the updates I will have to buy a new phone.
I am not much interested into rooting and gaining advanced controls or doing anything extra nerdy. I will be perfectly happy with just getting the security patches and whatever feature is there if they keep working.
1. what are some good custom ROMs popular these days?
2. What are the things I'd lose moving to custom ROM?
3. Does all hardware for ex: Finger print, NFC work?
4. What about google apps, I mostly like all google app like camera, google pay, phone, play store
5. I like the google specific features like call screening and google assistance, google feed. I guess I will lose those.
6. I also use google Fi, can I still use that seamlessly or is there any gotchas I need to be aware of?
7. Is there any other way to keep my phone Googlized and receive security updates. It is totally acceptable if I can get security patches after some delay and not via OTP but have to sideload manually.
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1. LineageOS
2. I have not found anything lost.
3. Yes
4. You can download the Google Camera app from the play store. Probably the phone app also, but I have not tried it. Google Pay will require rooting and Universal SafetyNet Fix module.
5. Don't know, as I don't use them.
6. I don't use Fi, but would expect it to work.
7. I'm not aware of any other way, but have not looked. Lineage does everything I need.
I know this is not the only post in regards to the recent Google Pay and Wallet updates not working on rooted phones, and maybe I missed something, but I don't think I'm the only one who has seemingly tried everything, only for it to do the same thing. What I've tried:
Installing Displax's SafetyNet mod
Adding all Google Play components and Pay and Wallet to the Denylist
Editing the dg.db database, including manually and with the GPay-SQLite-Fix module
Changing the device's fingerprint to Android 10 (I have a Pixel 5, so I changed it to a 4 XL, which is the newest similar phone to mine to support Android 10) and Android 11.
Side note: This causes CTSProfileMatch to fail for me, so I see no point in changing it.
Installed DevOptsHide and Hide USB Debug Mode Xposed modules, as one suggested on the Github issue for kdrag0n's SafetyNet Fix.
That was all I could find regarding this issue. It's worth noting that once I edited the dg.db file, it would say that it meets the safety requirements until I try to add a card, at which point I can't, and the safety requirements are no longer met. If somebody can find or share something I don't know or haven't seen, I would greatly appreciate it. It really sucks how hard Google is clamping down rooted devices; it seems like they really don't like it. Anyway, have a good one, and stay safe!
Today all app developers as Google and/or OEMs without any difficulty are able to detect whether their device's OS got tampered or not: you can't prevent this.
xXx yYy said:
Today all app developers as Google and/or OEMs without any difficulty are able to detect whether their device's OS got tampered or not: you can't prevent this.
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So are you saying that I'm SOL for now until the community comes up with a fix? It seems like what worked a month ago is already obsolete.
Bump
I'm a fan of Google-free Custom ROM and use mainly crDroid on Xiaomi and Motorola devices.
However because some Apps (not needed daily) require a locked device and Google Android system with all security features I am looking for a secondary smartphone which can be used for such Apps at home over WLAN, no mobile phone monthly payment plan is planned so just the cheapest possible SIM to receive SMS and maybe have a little 4G-Traffic, because some Apps require that for security functions. Other features are reliable battery and not too small screen (6.2"+)
Because buying a new Pixel for over 300$ is not a good option for this use case (even my main phone did not cost much more) I am looking for the currently good devices which have Stock bloat-free Android, foreseeable updates and do not cost a lot. So either low-mid-range new smartphones or used ones.
While there are some helpful sites about such new and also expensive devices (Pixel 7, ASUS ROG 6D/Zenfone 9, Moto Edge 30 Fusion, ) https://www.androidauthority.com/best-smartphones-stock-android-844672/ I have not found a lot comparing affordable devices like Pixel 6a, Nokia X30, Nothing Phone 1 or even cheaper used options.
Is there a list of which brands have stock android devices?
Thanks for any alternative mention.
I was going to suggest running a GSI but that would require unlocking the bootloader. Are you aware that most apps can still be used on unlocked + rooted devices? You aren't going to find anything at a fairly low price that is going to continue to get updates for the forseeable future. Pixel 6a will no longer receive updates beyond July 2025.
If you run a GSI on a Treble compliant device you can potentially continue to get updates far into the future, especially if you pair it with a Generic Kernel Image. But, again, this would require using Magisk + mods in order to pass Play Integrity so you can use GMS dependent apps, as well as possibly other solutions such as Shamiko if the apps you use specifically detect root
Thanks. While not deeply I tried the Magisk/Mods route but would like to avoid it because it gave constant update problems from the "security" checks of the Apps I would use (Banking, OTA generation, public ID services). Meaning the troubleshooting is nagging. It is a shame that for common citizen services both public and by private firms you need a smartphone completely tied into the Google or Apple ecosystem. An alternative is often not anymore provided!
I am ok if the device has no more updates in 18-24 months. So maybe a cheap Moto like E40, G22, G31 would suffice. They all have A11 preinstalled, not sure if A12/13 upgrades or only security updates are provided. Since the Cam, 5G, RAM, Memory, etc. are all not so relavant just the system + Apps and usage (maybe including fingerprint option) is relevant.
I will even try if an old Moto G5 Plus Android 8.1 (via Update) works - unfortunately the battery is damaged/unreliable on that phone.