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Question - [PROJECT] LineageOS 20 development for the Edge 40 Pro / Edge+ (2023)...
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[PROJECT] LineageOS 20 development for the Edge 40 Pro
Hello,
Basically i brought some people together, it consists of:
- @ThE_MarD, Developer (first attempt)
- @npjohnson, Developer (second attempt) / to work together with Marc
- @mxz55 (as device sponsor & eventually to help coordinate the project)
There's been a bunch of discussion where this plan got incubated, but it was in the Edge 30 forum (not the right place), hence im creating a dedicated topic here.
Previous discussion examples:
1) https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...la-edge-30-dubai.4536169/page-6#post-88509185 with less relevant posts before it, and more relevant posts after it, such as: here, here, and here
This new topic will be used to clarify the state of things, and post any updates for those that are interested in LineageOS for this device. FIrst of all, to the state there's some updates:
09-05-2023: Motorola rejected the device sample request, so we will fall back to what was intended and i will source it
10-05-2023: The device can't be purchased in Canada yet (country of ThE_MarD) and will likely be released in Canada & US rebranded as Edge+ (2023), with the same codename lyriq.
As it's essentially the same hardware (except for battery and fast charging), a LineageOS ROM should be compatible with both variants (likely also Moto X40, if not after a conversion process) and therefore development can be based on Edge 40 Pro.
To not lose time on that, i've ordered the Edge 40 Pro to my house, and tomorrow i will ship it on to ThE_MarD in Canada, using priority shipping that's likely to take 3-7 days. Of course, i will include a Type A & Type B power adapter in the box.
Roadmap expectations:
11-05-2023 / 12-05-2023: Scheduled shipment to Canada
After it arrives, The_MarD will attempt to add LineageOS support for the Motorola Edge 40 Pro. Device has released sources for an older firmware version which would be sufficient to have official LineageOS support, even though another pending request for release of the latest firmware version sources would be beneficial on the long term, or maybe the precompiled kernel can even lead to unofficial side builds in case anyone experiences bugs that have already been fixed.
As you can read from the previous discussion links, there's a comprehensive plan for this project, like in the case that The_MarD is unsuccessful to get LineageOS running on this device, another experienced developer can be next up to try. In this case, The_MarD will ship the device on to said developer (at my costs, as sponsor) and that would be @npjohnson as said here, when we got him on board. Even though it's likely to not be needed, to say that @ThE_MarD can accomplish it. And the final gesture from me as sponsor is that the developer who accomplishes it, gets to keep the device. I will re-buy an Edge 40 Pro for myself to run LOS on, in case we succeed.
Except for the few odd posts from me, this thread shall be used by the main Developer to share progress updates with the community. It is likely to turn into a development tag thread (when device arrives and the LOS attempt commences) and where if the main Developer needs to, testers/help from other devs on XDA can be requested
I'll put some information on what bringing support to this device means to me (why i wanted it so bad, that im willing to fork so much money and effort towards the cause) below in Post #2.
Basically i brought some people together, it consists of:
- @ThE_MarD, Developer (first attempt)
- @npjohnson, Developer (second attempt) / to work together with Marc
- @mxz55 (as device sponsor & eventually to help coordinate the project)
There's been a bunch of discussion where this plan got incubated, but it was in the Edge 30 forum (not the right place), hence im creating a dedicated topic here.
Previous discussion examples:
1) https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...la-edge-30-dubai.4536169/page-6#post-88509185 with less relevant posts before it, and more relevant posts after it, such as: here, here, and here
This new topic will be used to clarify the state of things, and post any updates for those that are interested in LineageOS for this device. FIrst of all, to the state there's some updates:
09-05-2023: Motorola rejected the device sample request, so we will fall back to what was intended and i will source it
10-05-2023: The device can't be purchased in Canada yet (country of ThE_MarD) and will likely be released in Canada & US rebranded as Edge+ (2023), with the same codename lyriq.
As it's essentially the same hardware (except for battery and fast charging), a LineageOS ROM should be compatible with both variants (likely also Moto X40, if not after a conversion process) and therefore development can be based on Edge 40 Pro.
To not lose time on that, i've ordered the Edge 40 Pro to my house, and tomorrow i will ship it on to ThE_MarD in Canada, using priority shipping that's likely to take 3-7 days. Of course, i will include a Type A & Type B power adapter in the box.
Roadmap expectations:
11-05-2023 / 12-05-2023: Scheduled shipment to Canada
After it arrives, The_MarD will attempt to add LineageOS support for the Motorola Edge 40 Pro. Device has released sources for an older firmware version which would be sufficient to have official LineageOS support, even though another pending request for release of the latest firmware version sources would be beneficial on the long term, or maybe the precompiled kernel can even lead to unofficial side builds in case anyone experiences bugs that have already been fixed.
As you can read from the previous discussion links, there's a comprehensive plan for this project, like in the case that The_MarD is unsuccessful to get LineageOS running on this device, another experienced developer can be next up to try. In this case, The_MarD will ship the device on to said developer (at my costs, as sponsor) and that would be @npjohnson as said here, when we got him on board. Even though it's likely to not be needed, to say that @ThE_MarD can accomplish it. And the final gesture from me as sponsor is that the developer who accomplishes it, gets to keep the device. I will re-buy an Edge 40 Pro for myself to run LOS on, in case we succeed.
Except for the few odd posts from me, this thread shall be used by the main Developer to share progress updates with the community. It is likely to turn into a development tag thread (when device arrives and the LOS attempt commences) and where if the main Developer needs to, testers/help from other devs on XDA can be requested
I'll put some information on what bringing support to this device means to me (why i wanted it so bad, that im willing to fork so much money and effort towards the cause) below in Post #2.
Last edited: May 10, 2023
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