2026-03-07

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-03-07 (YYYY-DD-MM)

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XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants of amethyst.

Known Issues:

• Nothing

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R12.0-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Switched to vendor AIDL boot HAL
• Fixed minor modem/bluetooth partition SELinux issues
• Bundled vanilla kernelsu and magisk to the ramdisk alongside KSUN and SukiSU
• Removed the 2MB background splash image limit (it's 4MB now)
• Moved OrangeFox settings/themes to /data/recovery so they can be loaded earlier and in unencrypted state
• Appended amethyst_global to OTA assert string for compatibility purposes
• Minor device tree improvements

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img

This release is immutable for security.

2026-24-06

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-24-06 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants of amethyst.

Known Issues:

• Goodix touchscreens may have some issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R12.0-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Fixed errors while flashing custom ROMs
• Fixed /data format issues
• Fixed maximum splash image size
• Synced the source to OrangeFox R12.0 (reworked UI)
• Added new QoL VA/B flag

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img

This release is immutable for security.

2026-25-04

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-25-04 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants of amethyst.
• Test: Flashing HyperOS 3.0 recovery ROM worked fine ✅

Known Issues:

• Goodix touchscreens have certain issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R11.3-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Fixed ROM flash issues (when using custom kernel)
• Fixed dirty ROM flash issues/fails
• Fixed unmountable /persist if user has dual apps/second space
• Fixed many minor stuff around the tree
• Added more bootloader partitions to backup/restore

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img

This release is immutable for security.

2026-08-03

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-08-03 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants/ROMs of amethyst.
• Test: Flashing HyperOS 3.0 recovery ROM worked fine ✅

Known Issues:

• No issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R11.3-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Optimized the boot process (removed legacy sysfs fallback, fixed confusing logs)
• Did a much better job of handling firmware mounting during boot/fastbootd
• Internal cleanup of the recovery tree.
• All of the changes overall should make the recovery less prone to bootloops/decryption issues

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img

This release is immutable for security.

2026-20-02

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-20-02 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants/ROMs of amethyst.
• Test: Flashing HyperOS 3.0 recovery ROM worked fine ✅

Known Issues:

• No issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R11.3-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Forced FSYNC on USB-OTG to fix 0KB files after sudden disconnection
• Fixed some LogFS filesystem stuff
• Updated to latest codebase

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img

This release is immutable for security.

2026-06-02

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-06-02 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants/ROMs of amethyst.
• Test: Flashing HyperOS 3.0 recovery ROM worked fine ✅

Known Issues:

• No issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R11.3-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Fixed critical error when flashing ROM after wiping /metadata
• Fixed possible AVB issues during recovery flash
• Fixed only "Left" clock position appearing in customization settings
• Updated to latest codebase

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img

This release is immutable for security.

2026-04-02

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-04-02 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants/ROMs of amethyst.
• Test: Flashing HyperOS 3.0 recovery ROM worked fine ✅

Known Issues:

• No issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R11.3-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Adjusted the status bar offset a bit
• Added more partitions to backup (in EFS, DRM/Security and Bootloader categories)
• Fixed some possible issues with persist and modem partitions
• Fixed some possible issue with custom ROMs that delete mi_ext
• Forced a security policy to disable ADB and MTP during password prompts
• Limit custom splash images to only 2 MB to prevent boot issues
• Boosted the boot and decryption speed
• Increased the quality of the recovery tree, fixed some internal issues
• Updated to latest codebase

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img

This release is immutable for security.

2026-25-01

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-25-01 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants/ROMs of amethyst.
• Test: Flashing HyperOS 3.0 recovery ROM worked fine ✅

Known Issues:

• No issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R11.3-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Automated the wiping of /metadata on /data format
• Assigned priority to some services for smoother recovery
• Fixed some possible issues with fastbootd
• Fixed some possible issues with update_engine/super
• Fixed some possible issues after changing splash
• Stopped bundling the (original) KSU installer due to ramdisk issues
• Increased the quality of the recovery tree, fixed some internal issues
• Updated to latest codebase

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img

This release is immutable for security.

2026-16-01

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-16-01 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants/ROMs of amethyst.
• Test: Flashing HyperOS 3.0 recovery ROM worked fine ✅

Known Issues:

• No issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R11.3-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Included busybox binary for better script support
• Replaced getprop with fuller resetprop
• Increased safety for /metadata and /dsp partitions
• Fixed some potential issues with formatting /data
• Increased the quality of the recovery tree, fixed some internal issues
• Updated to latest codebase

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img
• or use FKM to flash the ZIP (recommended)

This release is immutable for security.

2026-03-01

Manifest: 14.1
Device: amethyst
Release Date: 2026-03-01 (YYYY-DD-MM)

SourceForge mirror
XDA forums thread

Notes:

• This build should work on all variants/ROMs of amethyst.
• Test: Flashing HyperOS 3.0 recovery ROM worked fine ✅

Known Issues:

• No issues

Download Note:

• ✅ OrangeFox-R11.3-Unofficial-amethyst.zip
• ❌ ...Source code.zip

Changelog:

• Added support for changing the OFRP splash screen
• Made OFRP render at 120 FPS (may not seem like it)
• Included "batterysecret" for better monitoring and fast charging
• Added LogFS mount for UEFI boot logs that are produced by XBL and ABL
• Prevented some theoretical issues with /data and firmware/persist partitions
• Fixed touchscreen service not starting natively by Init
• Fixed GPT-Utils, and switching boot slots completely
• Renamed some partitions for nicer look
• Increased the quality of the recovery tree, fixed some internal issues

Flash Instructions:

• fastboot flash recovery xxx.img
• or use FKM to flash the ZIP (recommended)

This release is immutable for security.