Update configs for additional partitions and flash vendor_boot.img (#317

)

The PR adds:
- updates for some OnePlus and Pixel configs with make use of the
flashing of additional partitions if needed for Android 13
- Allow flashing of the vendor_boot partition
- Add --disable-verity --disable-verification  to flash vbmeta command
- support for alioth (Redmi K40 / Mi 11X / Poco F3) (thanks to
@anon1892)

Resolves #303 and #304 .

README.md

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Linux is currently the best supported platform (tested with Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 L
 
 ## Officially supported devices
 
-Currently, the **we support 74 devices** by various vendors and working on adding more soon!
+Currently, the **we support 80 devices** by various vendors and working on adding more soon!
 
 Support for these devices is provided as best effort, but things might still go wrong.
 Help to improve the tool by reporting any issues you might face.
@@ -185,12 +185,13 @@ Xiaomi | Redmi Note 7 | [lavender](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/lavender)
 Xiaomi | Redmi 7A / 8 / 8A / 8A Dual | [Mi439](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/Mi439) : pine / olive / olivelite / olivewood | | tested
 Xiaomi | Redmi Note 8 / 8T | [ginkgo](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/ginkgo) / willow |  | untested
 Xiaomi | Redmi Note 8 Pro | begonia |  | untested
-Xiaomi | Redmi 9A / 9C / 9AT / 9i / 9A Sport / 10A / 10A Sport | garden / dandelion / blossom / angelican | | tested
 Xiaomi | Mi 8 | [dipper](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/dipper) |  | untested
+Xiaomi | Redmi 9A / 9C / 9AT / 9i / 9A Sport / 10A / 10A Sport | garden / dandelion / blossom / angelican | | tested
 Xiaomi | Mi 9T / Redmi K20 | [davinci](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/davinci) / davinciin |  | untested
 Xiaomi | Redmi K20 Pro / Mi 9T Pro | raphael / raphaelin | | untested
 Xiaomi | Redmi Note 9S / 9 Pro / 9 Pro Max / 10 Lite / Poco M2 pro | [miatoll](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/lavender) : gram / curtana / excalibur / joyeuse  |  | untested
 Xiaomi | Redmi Note 10S / 11SE / Poco M5S | [rosemary](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/rosemary) / maltose / secret /rosemary_p | | untested
+Xiaomi | Redmi K40 / Mi 11X / Poco F3 | [alioth](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/alioth) / aliothin |  | untested                                            
 Xiaomi | Poco X3 / X3 NFC | [surya](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/surya) / karna |  | untested
 Xiaomi | Poco X3 Pro | [vayu](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/vayu) |  | tested
 Xiaomi | 12 | cupid | | untested

openandroidinstaller/app_state.py

@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ def __init__(
         self.dtbo_path = None
         self.vbmeta_path = None
         self.super_empty_path = None
+        self.vendor_boot_path = None
 
         # store views
         self.default_views: List = []

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/Mi439.yaml

@@ -49,18 +49,12 @@ steps:
         
         Once the device is fully booted, you need to reboot into the bootloader again by pressing 'Confirm and run' here. Then continue.
       command: adb_reboot_bootloader
-    - type: call_button
-      content: >
-        Install additional partitions selected before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
-        
-        Note : If you have not selected this partition, it will do nothing.
-      command: fastboot_flash_additional_partitions
     - type: call_button
       content: >
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/alioth.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+metadata:
+  maintainer: A non (anon)
+  brand: xiaomi
+  device_name: Xiaomi Redmi K40 / Mi 11X / POCO F3
+  is_ab_device: false
+  device_code: alioth
+  untested: true
+  additional_steps:
+    - vbmeta
+  supported_device_codes:
+    - alioth
+    - aliothin
+  notes:
+    - Be careful when choosing OrangeFox version, Android 12 & 13 ROM needs OrangeFox version code with `A12`, for example `R11.1_5_A12`. Android 10 & 11 ROM needs OrangeFox version code without `A12` (bellow on the page)
+steps:
+  unlock_bootloader:
+    - type: confirm_button
+      content: >
+        As a first step, you need to unlock the bootloader. A bootloader is the piece of software, that tells your phone
+        how to start and run an operating system (like Android). Your device should be turned on. This will reset your phone.
+    - type: link_button_with_confirm
+      content: >
+        - Create a Mi account on Xiaomi’s website. Beware that one account is only allowed to unlock one unique device every 30 days.
+        
+        - Add a phone number to your Mi account, insert a SIM into your phone.
+        
+        - Enable developer options in `Settings` > `About Phone` by repeatedly tapping MIUI Version.
+        
+        - Link the device to your Mi account in `Settings` > `Additional settings` > `Developer options` > `Mi Unlock status`.
+        
+        - Download the Mi Unlock app with the link bellow (Windows is required to run the app), and follow the instructions provided by the app. It may tell you that you have to wait, usually 7 days. If it does so, please wait the quoted amount of time before continuing to the next step!
+        
+        - After device and Mi account are successfully verified, the bootloader should be unlocked.
+        
+        - Since the device resets completely, you will need to re-enable USB debugging to continue : `Settings` > `Additional settings` > `Developer options` > `USB debugging`
+      link: https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
+  boot_recovery:
+    - type: call_button
+      content: >
+        Now you need to install a custom recovery system on the phone. A recovery is a small subsystem on your phone,
+        that manages updating, adapting and repairing of the operating system.
+        
+        Once the device is fully booted, you need to reboot into the bootloader again by pressing 'Confirm and run' here. Then continue.
+      command: adb_reboot_bootloader
+    - type: call_button
+      content: >
+        Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
+      command: fastboot_flash_recovery
+    - type: call_button
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
+      content: >
+        Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
+        If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.
+        Once it's done continue.
+      command: fastboot_reboot_recovery

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/avicii.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ metadata:
   supported_device_codes:
     - avicii
     - Nord
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
+    - vbmeta
 requirements:
   android: 12
 steps:
@@ -31,6 +34,12 @@ steps:
         adapting and repairing of the operating system.
         Make sure your device is turned on. You need to reboot into the bootloader again by pressing 'Confirm and run' here. Then continue.
       command: adb_reboot_bootloader
+    - type: call_button
+      content: >
+        Install additional partitions selected before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
+        
+        Note : If you have not selected additional partitions it will do nothing and is save to continue.
+      command: fastboot_flash_additional_partitions
     - type: call_button
       img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/begonia.yaml

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ steps:
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/coral.yaml

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ metadata:
   device_code: coral
   supported_device_codes:
     - coral
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
 requirements:
   android: 13
 steps:
@@ -48,6 +50,12 @@ steps:
     - type: confirm_button
       content: >
         Select 'Restart bootloader' on your smartphone screen. Then confirm to continue.
+    - type: call_button
+      content: >
+        When you are in the bootloder, install additional partitions selected before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
+        
+        Note : If you have not selected additional partitions it will do nothing and is save to continue.
+      command: fastboot_flash_additional_partitions
     - type: call_button
       img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/cupid.yaml

@@ -43,18 +43,12 @@ steps:
         
         Once the device is fully booted, you need to reboot into the bootloader again by pressing 'Confirm and run' here. Then continue.
       command: adb_reboot_bootloader
-    - type: call_button
-      content: >
-        Install additional partitions selected before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
-        
-        Note : If you have not selected this partition, it will do nothing.
-      command: fastboot_flash_additional_partitions
     - type: call_button
       content: >
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/davinci.yaml

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ steps:
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/dre.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@ metadata:
   supported_device_codes:
     - dre
     - NordN200
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
+    - vbmeta
+    - vendor_boot
 requirements:
   android: 11
 steps:

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/flame.yaml

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ metadata:
   device_code: flame 
   supported_device_codes:
     - flame 
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
 requirements:
   android: 13
 steps:

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/garden.yaml

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ steps:
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/ginkgo.yaml

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ steps:
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/guacamole.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ metadata:
   supported_device_codes:
     - guacamole
     - OnePlus7Pro
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
+    - vbmeta
 requirements:
   android: 12
 steps:

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/guacamoleb.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ metadata:
   supported_device_codes:
     - guacamoleb
     - OnePlus7  
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
+    - vbmeta
 requirements:
   android: 12
 steps:

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/hotdog.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ metadata:
   supported_device_codes:
     - hotdog
     - OnePlus7TPro
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
+    - vbmeta
 requirements:
   android: 12
 steps:

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/hotdogb.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ metadata:
   supported_device_codes:
     - hotdogb
     - OnePlus7T
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
+    - vbmeta
 requirements:
   android: 12
 steps:

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/lavender.yaml

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ steps:
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/miatoll.yaml

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ steps:
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/raphael.yaml

@@ -40,18 +40,12 @@ steps:
         
         Once the device is fully booted, you need to reboot into the bootloader again by pressing 'Confirm and run' here. Then continue.
       command: adb_reboot_bootloader
-    - type: call_button
-      content: >
-        Install additional partitions selected before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
-        
-        Note : If you have not selected this partition, it will do nothing.
-      command: fastboot_flash_additional_partitions
     - type: call_button
       content: >
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/sunfish.yaml

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ metadata:
   device_code: sunfish 
   supported_device_codes:
     - sunfish 
+  additional_steps:
+    - dtbo
 requirements:
   android: 12.1.0
 steps:

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/vayu.yaml

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ steps:
         Install the recovery you chosen before by pressing 'Confirm and run'. Once it's done continue.
       command: fastboot_flash_recovery
     - type: call_button
-      img: ofox.png
+      img: twrp-start.jpeg
       content: >
         Reboot to recovery by pressing 'Confirm and run', and hold the Vol+ button of your phone UNTIL you see the recovery.
         If MiUI starts, you have to start the process again, since MiUI delete the recovery you just flashed.

openandroidinstaller/tooling.py

@@ -451,9 +451,29 @@ def fastboot_flash_boot(bin_path: Path, recovery: str) -> TerminalResponse:
 
 @add_logging("Flash custom recovery with fastboot.")
 def fastboot_flash_recovery(
-    bin_path: Path, recovery: str, is_ab: bool = True
+    bin_path: Path,
+    recovery: str,
+    is_ab: bool = True,
+    vendor_boot: Optional[str] = None,
+    dtbo: Optional[str] = None,
+    vbmeta: Optional[str] = None,
+    super_empty: Optional[str] = None,
 ) -> TerminalResponse:
-    """Flash custom recovery with fastboot."""
+    """Flash custom recovery with fastboot.
+
+    If necessary, flash additional partitions (dtbo, vbmeta, super_empty) with fastboot before.
+    """
+    if any([dtbo, vbmeta, super_empty, vendor_boot]):
+        for line in fastboot_flash_additional_partitions(
+            bin_path=bin_path,
+            dtbo=dtbo,
+            vbmeta=vbmeta,
+            super_empty=super_empty,
+            vendor_boot=vendor_boot,
+            is_ab=is_ab,
+        ):
+            yield line
+
     for line in run_command(
         "fastboot flash recovery ", target=f"{recovery}", bin_path=bin_path
     ):
@@ -482,6 +502,7 @@ def fastboot_flash_additional_partitions(
     dtbo: Optional[str],
     vbmeta: Optional[str],
     super_empty: Optional[str],
+    vendor_boot: Optional[str],
     is_ab: bool = True,
 ) -> TerminalResponse:
     """Flash additional partitions (dtbo, vbmeta, super_empty) with fastboot."""
@@ -504,7 +525,9 @@ def fastboot_flash_additional_partitions(
     if vbmeta:
         logger.info("vbmeta selected. Flashing vbmeta partition.")
         for line in run_command(
-            "fastboot flash vbmeta ", target=f"{vbmeta}", bin_path=bin_path
+            "fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta ",
+            target=f"{vbmeta}",
+            bin_path=bin_path,
         ):
             yield line
         if not is_ab:
@@ -527,6 +550,19 @@ def fastboot_flash_additional_partitions(
             else:
                 yield True
 
+    if vendor_boot:
+        logger.info("vendor_boot selected. Flashing vendor_boot partition.")
+        for line in run_command(
+            "fastboot flash vendor_boot ", target=f"{vendor_boot}", bin_path=bin_path
+        ):
+            yield line
+        if not is_ab:
+            if (type(line) == bool) and not line:
+                logger.error("Flashing vendor_boot failed.")
+                yield False
+            else:
+                yield True
+
 
 def heimdall_wait_for_download_available(bin_path: Path) -> bool:
     """Use heimdall detect to wait for download mode to become available on the device."""