Because it is a MediaTek device, you will use the SP Flash Tool on a PC to flash files. B. Project Treble and GSIs
| ROM Name | Android Base | Features | Stability | |----------|--------------|----------|-----------| | (customized by users) | 8.1/9 Go | Removed Chinese apps, Google Go suite, lighter launcher | High – safest | | LeOS (deGoogled) | 11 (ported) | microG preinstalled, no Google Play Services | Medium – some sensors may fail | | Ported AOSP 10 | 10 | Clean UI, better RAM management | Medium – camera/audio issues | | Android Go “Pure” | 9 Go | Removed vendor customizations | High – but no extra features | | Generic MT6739 GSI (treble) | 10, 11, 12L | Project Treble Generic System Image | Low to Medium – depends on GSI choice |
Before you attempt any flashing, verify your hardware version, as some internal components may vary: MediaTek MTK6580 Quad Core 1.3GHz. RAM/Storage: 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM. Stock OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Bootloader: Usually locked by default. 3. The Modding Path: Root & Potential GSI soyes xs11 custom rom
For tinkerers only. This brings Android 13's theming engine (Material You) to the XS11. It looks gorgeous, but the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers can be flaky. It is a work in progress, but it proves the device isn't dead.
The Soyes XS11 is a tiny, thumb-sized smartphone that often feels more like a novelty than a daily driver. But for a certain type of tech enthusiast, its "weak" specs—a MediaTek MT6580 processor and a meager 1GB of RAM—are just a challenge waiting to be solved. Because it is a MediaTek device, you will
❌ – kernel too old (3.18) and 32-bit userspace causes boot loops.
(Based on working guides from 4PDA)
Always perform a full backup of your current system through recovery before proceeding. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Since the phone has very little RAM (1GB), rooting to remove background apps is the best way to improve performance. RAM/Storage: 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
However, scattered communities exist mainly on: