Download and Install Paranoid Android 7.3.1 ROM

The AOSPA team has finally released the last Nougat-based release for the supported devices. Know all about the new changes, features, download links and install Paranoid Android 7.3.1 on your device.

This was a blissful year for Android custom ROM fanatics. One of the most renowned custom ROMs for Android devices – Paranoid Android, came back in the game a few months ago. For those of you who have been watching the customization community from back in 2012, must remember the ROM for its features like Phablet UI, Pie Control, Halo, etc. And for those who joined in later, you definitely would want to try PA on your device, if it supports it. You will definitely not regret it, I can assure that.

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Paranoid Android 7.3.1 Released – Features, Changes, and Improvements

With Android Oreo already released for the public and Android 8.1 on the edge, the PA team has decided to push the last build based on Nougat 7.1.2. The new build, as always, is bringing some new features and added improvements and fixes for the devices.

Slowly and steadily, AOSPA is bringing more and more international languages into the ROM. However, Paranoid Android 7.3.1 is all about two major things – New features and improvements in PA’s in-house Camera App and fix for the KRACK WPA vulnerability.

We recently saw a new Paranoid Camera App being introduced in the ROM, that brought a more swift user-interface and several added features in the default camera app for the all the supported devices. The current release has added more improvements to it, along with the all-new Anti-Shake mode in the camera app. Other notable changes and device-specific improvements are mentioned below (as stated on PA’s Google+ post).

Paranoid Android 7.3.1 Changelog

[Overall System Changes]

Add Anti-Shake mode to Paranoid Camera
Fix compatibility issues with third-party camera apps
Fix front-facing camera crashes in Paranoid Camera
KRACK Vulnerability patches
Various improvements to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Performance and efficiency improvements for Pocket Lock
Launcher improvements and fixes
Various performance and battery improvements
Other minor improvements and fixes
Final update for translations

[Device Specific Changes]

• Google Nexus 5:
  Patched BlueBorne kernel vulnerability
• Google Nexus 5X:
  Fixed Paranoid Camera issues
• Google Nexus 6:
  Merged latest Google security patch
• Google Nexus 6P:
  Fixed Paranoid Camera issues
• Google Pixel / Pixel XL:
  Merged upstream scheduler changes
  Various kernel improvements
• Le Eco Le Pro 3:
  Updated all the proprietary blobs from latest EUI
  Imported IR remote Controller App and SDK from EUI
  Updated the Kernel against the latest CAF tag available
  Updated F2FS
  Migrated F2FS GC mechanism to Kernel, reaching efficiency and compatibility improvements
  Adjusted audio platform configuration with N blobs
  General improvements to battery consumption.
  Big improvements in boot times, about 7 seconds faster
  Enhanced power supply mechanism to be safer and faster (QC 3.0)
  Fixed fingerprint sensor when pocket detection is enabled
• OnePlus 3/3T:
  Fixed ogg handling issues, fixes Google Assistant compatibility
  Majorly improved photo quality and processing time
  Improved GPS lock time
  Improved Wifi power consumption
  Updated SRGB calibration
  Improved Wifi stability
  General stability improvements
  Migrated F2FS GC mechanism to Kernel, reaching efficiency and compatibility improvements
  General performance improvements
  General improvements to power consumption
• OnePlus X:
  Patched BlueBorne kernel vulnerability
• OnePlus One:
  Patched BlueBorne kernel vulnerability
• Nextbit Robin:
  Fixed fingerprint sensor not working for some users
  Improved Wi-Fi calling capability
• Xiaomi Mi5:
  Updated to MIUI 7.9.22 Global dev blobs and configs
  Patched BlueBorne kernel vulnerability
  Other minor enhancements

That’s pretty much all for the last major version, right?

Now that you’re aware of all the new features and fixes in Paranoid Android 7.3.1, let us hop onto the download links and instructions to install the latest PA ROM on your supported device.

The PA team is now shifting its focus to Oreo and have allegedly started the work on it already. You can track the progress over at AOSPA’s Github.

How to Install Paranoid Android 7.3.1

In order to install the ROM, your device must have TWRP recovery installed. If you still don’t have it, you can search for your device-specific guide in our database.

Download Paranoid Android 7.3.1

The latest update is only available for the list of officially supported devices mentioned below. If you own a legacy device that supports PA unofficially, you would have to contact the required ROM developer for merging the new changes.

• LeEco: LeEco Le Pro 3
• Nextbit: Nexbit Robin
• Nexus: Nexus 6P | Nexus 5X | Nexus 5 | Nexus 6
• OnePlus: OnePlus One | OnePlus X | OnePlus 3/3T
• Pixel: Pixel | Pixel XL
• Sony: Xperia X Compact | Xperia X
• Xiaomi: Xiaomi Mi 5 

Note that installing Paranoid Android 7.3.1 ROM on your phone will encrypt the device. If you need to stay unencrypted, then make sure to flash the latest SuperSU prior the first boot.

1. Download the ROM package for your device from the downloads section above.
2. [Optional] If you need Google apps too, then grab the suitable package from OpenGapps.org.
3. [Optional] Download the SuperSU 2.82 SR5 if you wish to stay unencrypted.
4. Connect your phone to the PC via USB cable and transfer the ROM, GApps (Optional), and SuperSU (Optional) zip packages to the root of the storage.
5. Disconnect the device and boot it into TWRP recovery mode.
6. Now, if you are simply updating to Paranoid Android 7.3.1, from the previous 7.3.0 build, then just follow step #7. If you’re making a fresh install or coming from another ROM, follow step #8.
7. Updating/Dirty flashing
   • Go to ‘Install’.
   • Select the ROM zip file (e.g. pa_bacon-7.3.1-RELEASE-20171030-signed.zip).

     

   • [Optional] If you wish to stay unencrypted, tap on the ‘Add more Zips’ button and select the ‘SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip’ file.
   • Swipe the ‘Swipe to confirm Flash’ button to install Paranoid Android 7.3.1 on your phone.
   • Once the flashing process is complete, press the ‘Wipe Cache/Dalvik’ button.
8. Clean Install (Coming from another ROM)
   • Go to the Wipe -> Advanced Wipe. Select the following options.
     
   • Swipe the button on the bottom of the screen to wipe the device.
   • Go back to the TWRP main screen and tap on ‘Install’.
   • Browse the storage and select the ROM zip file (e.g. pa_bacon-7.3.1-RELEASE-20171030-signed.zip).
   • [Optional] Tap on ‘Add more Zips’ option and add the GApps package and SuperSU package too.
   • Finally, swipe the ‘Swipe to confirm Flash’ button.
9. After the process is complete, press the ‘Reboot System’ button.

Once you have installed Paranoid Android 7.3.1 on your phone, you can enjoy the new features like Anti-Shake mode in the Paranoid Camera app and also feel more secure while KRACK WPA vulnerability has been fixed for you.

As for the next build, since the team has already mentioned about working on Oreo, we believe it wouldn’t be long until we see the new Paranoid Android ROM based on the latest Android Oreo.

If you have any questions regarding the Paranoid Android 7.3.1 ROM, the installation procedure, or would like to share your opinion, then simply leave a comment down below.

Via: XDA-Developers | Source: Paranoid Android Google+