Update MadOS on Vernee Apollo Lite Android 8.1 Oreo based on AOSP (MT6797)

Vernee Apollo Lite is the latest lite version of Vernee Apollo. The phone comes with 5.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. There is no official release of Android Oreo for Vernee Apollo Lite. But, don’t worry. Now you can enjoy the unofficial Android Oreo by using this Custom ROM MadOS. Earlier we had shared both the list of AOSP Android 8.0 Oreo and Lineage OS 15. Today we have the new Custom ROM based on AOSP Android 8.1 Oreo for Vernee Apollo Lite known as MadOS. Now you can download and install MadOS on Vernee Apollo Lite Android 8.1 Oreo based on AOSP (MT6797).

MadOS is the name stands for Mediatek Android developer Operating System. This ROM brings a couple of many additional customizations along with Android 8.1.0 Oreo Updates and feature. MadOS is based on Android Open Source Project released by Google. Now you can experience the real Android Oreo with this ROM. With this ROM, you can enjoy

Full Credits to the XDA Recognized developer, fire855 who developed this ROM for Vernee Apollo Lite in his free time. Also Thanks to Mad Team for making this possible.

Now you can download and install the AOSP Android 8.1 Oreo for Vernee Apollo Lite (MT6797). Along with Android 8.1 Oreo features, The update also adds the latest Security Patch.

Update MadOS on Vernee Apollo Lite Android 8.1 Oreo based on AOSP

Here you can download and install the latest MadOS ROM for Vernee Apollo Lite based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The ROM is stable and can be used as a daily driver.

What is Android Oreo?

Android Oreo OS brings features such as New app notifications, notification dots on app icons, picture-in-picture mode, Android Instant App compatibility, Auto-fill (like on Chrome), Better copy and paste, Faster Android behind the scenes, Better battery life with more advanced Doze mode, and more. Here you can check the Top 10 features of Android 8.0 Oreo. 

New features for Android Oreo:

• Notifications Channels
• Picture In A Picture
• Multi-Display Support
• Keyboard Navigation
• Background Limits
• New Wi-Fi Features
• Better Icons
• Autofill

Changes and Update to Android 8.1 Oreo:

To install this ROM on Vernee Apollo Lite, First of all, you need to Unlock Bootloader on your device, and then Install TWRP Recovery. If you already have TWRP, then you can simply follow the below guide to Install TWRP Recovery. We also shared officially Supported device list of Android Oreo and also Supported device list of Lineage OS 15.0.

What’s Working and What’s Not?

Working:

RIL (Calls /SMS, Data connection, etc)
Wifi
Bluetooth
FM Radio
All Sensors
Fingerprint
Lights
Both storages & MTP
HW de/encoding
Camera (photos and video)
GPS & aGPS
Audio
madOS Extras (the features ya'all used too), plus, some new features we added on Oreo)

Bugs:
-

Changelog:

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• madOS version: 2.1.1
• Fixed UI lags / hangs
• Fixed deepsleep
• Fixed screen recording
• Fixed video playback issues
• Updated graphics system
• Improved GSM/LTE signal handling
• Fixed alarms
• Fixed FMRadio
• Fixed wallpaper scrolling setting in madLauncher
• Fixed 5GHz hotspot issues
• Improvements in bluetooth for A2DP
• Updated included APNs list

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madOS color Engine:

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• Rebased & many improvements on the engine
• Better support on theming Quick Settings
• New option to override default Google 8.1 QS theming
• New reset button to get back to default 8.1 theming
• New MAD mode

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PRE-REQUISITE 

• This will work on Vernee Apollo Lite (MT6797) (Don’t Try this on Any other device):
• Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
• You will lose the original ROM or any CUSTOM ROM if you already installed on your phone. So make sure to Backup your phone before doing this step using TWRP or CWM or any Custom Recovery.
• You can also backup all your apps using Titanium Backup or backup complete without Root
• You must install TWRP or any Custom Recovery on your phone.
• Watch Full Video on How to Install TWRP on any Android Phone.
• Download all the Zip files from below and Place it in your phone’s root of internal memory.

Here Is The Full Guide On How To Install MadOS On Vernee Apollo Lite:

1. First of all, you need to Unlock Bootloader on Vernee Apollo Lite (Most MediaTek device comes with Unlocked Bootloader, So skip this)
2. Now install TWRP Recovery for Vernee Apollo Lite. Watch Full Video on How to Install TWRP on any Android Phone.
3. Download the below Android 8.1 Oreo for Vernee Apollo Lite.
4. Now boot into TWRP Recovery, Here is the method to boot into Recovery.

Required ROM FILES

Download MadOS Android 8.1 Oreo

Download Android Oreo Gapps

Guide to Flash Custom ROM using TWRP Recovery

Guide to Root any Custom ROM

That’s it! I hope you have installed the MadOS on Vernee Apollo Lite. Leave a comment or feedback down below. Thank you!.

Source: Development Page