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[Nexus 6P Android Development] sarxion:
Vendor images?

I don't consider myself new to flashing or ROMs in general at all, but what is with the "vendor image"? None of my previous nexus, samsung, or htc devices required this. Anyways, I did my research, and coming from the following reddit thread;

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/4qbvtz/q_custom_roms_vendor_image_flashing/

It looks like it's the "closed source" code from the 6P, maybe containing drivers and the like. Having said that, I wish to install pure nexus on my stock Nexus 6P, but was wondering what the correct approach would be. Asuming my 6P is on the latest security patch, stock, with an unlocked bootloader;

Can I go ahead and flash Pure Nexus safely without updating the "vendor image" since technically, I should already have the latest one?

Should I download the latest android build for my 6P from Google, and using the vendor image inside it, still flash it manually via fastboot before flashing pure nexus?

After running pure nexus for some time, will there ever be a need for me to reflash the vendor image?

Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you everybody for your time
[Nexus 6P Android Development] therock3181:
PN supply the latest vendor image. See 1st page. You will need to flash every month the new vendor image or else some things will not work.

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Clean or dirty flash ?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Ichigo8745:
Clean
[Nexus 6P Android Development] sonysingh1983:
Is there a way to add an app drawer in the launcher?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Az Biker:
BEST and most accurate way to get the right files is to just download the ones posted with the newest build (see upper right corner "most thanked")...

Think of it as proprietary stuff from Google and the vendors who had a hand in building the device, and see above for the easiest way to get the right vendor image each time a new build comes out. Once in TWRP, vendor is an IMAGE file, not a ZIP, so check the IMAGE box when installing the vendor img then install the ZIP files the regular way.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] RED ZMAN:
Great new build, just so damned good.

Ooohhh, nice app. Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Android Development] bsg411:
I'm getting high battery drain from Google play services and Android OS as well as a serious lag in the fingerprint sensor. it takes about 3-5 seconds to unlock the device. I'm running the latest PN with flash kernel and substratum theme. Anyone have any suggestions.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] cink40:
Use stock kernel..
[Nexus 6P Android Development] bsg411:
can you do sound mods and color calibration with stock kernel?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] AzraelsKiss:
Read the Flash Kernel thread. The Flash explains how to speed up fingerprint recognition there.

Have a good one!
[Nexus 6P Android Development] badluckclinton:
Hey guys, quick "newbie" question. I'm planning to do a fresh clean flash but instead of using SuperSU which I've always used, I wanna give Magisk a try, primarily because I wanna try Android Pay again. Now it says that I need to restore my boot image to stock prior to installation. Now is this before I flash PN or after and also, anyone know where I could get the default boot image from?

Thanks.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Phazmos:
After - pn will load it's own boot.img. You can always get stock from Google. Just gotta extract it from the image.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] AzraelsKiss:
If you're doing a clean install, all you need to do is flash the Magisk install zip after you flash vendor image, PN, GApps and kernel (optional).

Have a good one!
[Nexus 6P Android Development] andike82:
Sorry for my noob question, but how to enable onehanded mode?

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[Nexus 6P Android Development] aamadorj:
Go to PureNexus Settings, Navigation bar. Then, turn on the feature and just swipe left or right at the nav bar.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] andike82:
Thanks... i didn't see it... ?

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[Nexus 6P Android Development] :
[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION] [MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] [MENTION=6842057]The Flash[/MENTION]

noboby noticed that ? :confused:
[Nexus 6P Android Development] rege0039:
Synch with Huawei smartwatch

Hi,

Not been installing ROMS since my HTC m7 after some time on Windows. Was very familiar with process (although not vendor images and radio flashing, never had to do that before).

Installed latest build, Dynamic Gapps and Vendor image.

All seems OK but I can't get my Hauwai W1 smartwatch to synch and connect properly. Tried unpairing, reseting and re-pairing several times but always get stuck on Synch 2 of 11. Never gets to three ! Just seems to give up and start watch face, but then it isn't connected to AndroidWear and hasn't installed any apps on watch.

Any clues ? Does the flashing order make any difference ? I didn't flash any radios (Didn't think I had to ?) but did flash vendor image.

I have looked to see if anyone else has mentioned this on thread but couldn't see it. sorry it I'm being a complete noob and can't see for looking.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] tf2manu994:
For lockscreen mods, maybe a way to disable the user profile icon?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] veedubrocks:
Hey guys. I have a question that is not rom related but have smart people here. Why is my alarm clock not going off in the morning? The phone dead sleeps too much that it won't go off. I've looked at the battery optimization section and made tweaks with no success. Anything else someone can't recommend? Thanks in advance. ROM is rock solid.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] nathanchance:
Do you run aggressive doze in Greenify or Nap Time? Which alarm clock is it?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] veedubrocks:
Alarm clock extreme. No I don't run any of those apps. It's weird

Edit:and stock alarm too
[Nexus 6P Android Development] monkeyhandler:
Just installed the rom, loving it! I was wondering though, is it possible to have 2 back buttons in the nav bar (so I can customize it to one on each side of the nav bar)? It would make one handed use easier. I've never seen it done, so I don't even know if this is possible.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mrnovanova:
If your alarm icon is grayed out it won't ring. You might have accidentally added alarms to do not disturb list. Happened to me once.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Bubba:
Have you gone into Alarm/Settings and made sure it is set to ring in silent mode?

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed From my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] hobbified:
Tiny issue, possibly related to the patch for old-style silent? When pressing volume down, it goes lowest volume -> vibrate -> silent. But volume up from silent goes straight to the lowest volume, skipping vibrate. I usually want vibrate, not silent, so it's a pain in the ass for me if I go one notch too far by mistake. Maybe it's by design but I hope not :)

Other than that, I want to give my thanks for a very nice build. I've been running CM for years, but CM13 on my new 6P just isn't stable enough. Pure Nexus gives me stability of stock, with almost all the stuff I was missing from CM, like the settings and status bar tweaks and cLock. It's a beauty to drive.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] 2B_4G10:
this is purely amazing!!
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Anoop:
Finally got some time to install the ROM..

Everything went great and I am really enjoying it. Works like a charm..I do notice the LTE issue..hope there is a solution for it soon

I have two questions..

Anyone got Xposed installed? Is it worth? How do I install?

I changed the DPI and now Swiftkey has an issue.I am aware the app doesn't support custom DPI..but dies anyone know a solution?

Thanks
[Nexus 6P Android Development] dragon1313:
SwiftKey doesn't support dpi changes, sorry.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Anoop:
How about installing Xposed? Is it worth?How do I install?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] inffy:
Not needed, just useless imho. And also I don't think you will get much support if you have Xposed installed.

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Yay, it's update day today as "promised" by [MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] ;)
[Nexus 6P Android Development] inffy:
Yay, it's update day today as "promised" by [MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] ;)
[Nexus 6P Android Development] MPWheeler:
Wow, I'm really liking this. I've thought about downloading some IRS files to try out Convoler. This saves me some time. You have quite a collection that work for me. Thanks for sharing.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] linezero:
hell yeah! XD
[Nexus 6P Android Development] adil7884:
in future updates you could implement natively color setting and vibration setting?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] aalupatti:
I do not use pure settings to change DPI. I think there is a problem in the way swiftkey sees it.

Use another app.. There are plenty in playstore. I use an app call textdroider dpi https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texdroider.texdroider_dpi

If you use this swiftkey will work at any dpi

Secondly using xposed is something that I love. There are so many features that many roms do not provide and can be got by using xposed.

Here are some of few things I use for -

Better theming of the status bar,

More lockscreen fns,

smart wifi ( keygaurd off when connected to a particular wifi)

better phone fns like unknown caller image, fullscreen caller, more vibrations, etc

toast modding

block ads pretty much everywhere

youtube bg play and no ads

and many many more

So saying that it is useless is not applicable to everyone..

One of the reasons I got nexus was the ability to do all these and more..

Having said these, I do not expect that ROM developer will support me if I have problems and I do respect that. You will have to find solutions from other places.

For me xposed work great with no bugs at all in purerom...
[Nexus 6P Android Development] BartLuke94:
What are you using for toast modding?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] aalupatti:
Coloring, background, icons, etc. Try xtoast
[Nexus 6P Android Development] anthropolyte:
My guess is that the "old" pairing for the phone is still in the memory of the smartwatch. Have you tried factory resetting the watch and then pairing again?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] EvilAsh:
Just rooted and flash my nexus 6p for the first time yesterday and I'm loving pure nexus! Had problems with the WiFi and I was about to give up on this phone when I tried to install a custom rom and it finally solved my wifi problems! One quick question though. How do I enable the unlimited original size photo uploads in google Drive? The option is grayed out for me. Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Sandnes74:
I would like to uninstall hangouts, but it's the as an system app. How can I remove it COMPLETELY with no traces at all after it?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] anthropolyte:
Not an option for the Nexus. This option is only available for the Pixel devices. I believe some ROMs have found a way around this, but I think Google have patched that ability out.

Not a question for this thread. But look into Titanium Backup.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] relevant_placeholder:
Freeze and reboot.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Einwod:
I use the programme SD Maid, the pro version and it will allow you to delete ANY application. It also cleans up leftover files and cache etc. Well worth the small price. The dev is very responsive to all queries.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] jt1998:
also several free System App remover/uninstaller in the Play store.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] chainrulez:
Hi everyone.

Little bit of concerned about these Android system's included packages, are these utilizations fine?

https://s26.postimg.org/museoovll/Screenshot_20170220_202112.png

https://s26.postimg.org/i7mcmx88p/Screenshot_20170220_202428.png
[Nexus 6P Android Development] bsg411:
You photos are blurry so I can see them....but I think your saying the Android system is using too much battery??

Im having the same issue....are you using a kernel and substratum theme?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] NoobInToto:
No, he means the different included packages with weird names.....

Edit: click the images to view them in full size
[Nexus 6P Android Development] chainrulez:
Sorry about the photos, i have just updated them, please check now

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Yes exactly
[Nexus 6P Android Development] kyle_el:
Those all look normal to me.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] DowntownRDB:
[MENTION=4426931]chainrulez[/MENTION] All normal parts of the Android OS so don't be too concerned.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] karana:
I know unrooting has been covered a number of times in the thread but I can't get a couple of my work apps to run even when doing a clean install from a stock ROM. Both Microsoft InTune and Nine Folders for Intune complain about the devices being rooted.

I have tried installing after a clean install, installing SuperSU in OP and then selecting Unroot (on a clean install) and Magisk Hide. Every single time the InTune complains that the device is rooted. I would love to stick with this ROM for a while and have no real need for root at the moment.

Could someone point me to any other software that I can/should install to get those 2 to work? Android Pay works just fine so these 2 applications seem to be looking for something specific.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] DeathmonkeyGTX:
Check your build prop, change from test keys to release keys. I forget the exact wording but a search should yield it easily.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ali8383:
I just want share my experience with 2 kernels ,

The stock kernel that came with pure nexus rom is better performance as you see in pictures , and second kernel is "flash kernel " with no modifications give me lower performance in "benchmark" but better battery life , by the way i played "need for speed no limits " without any issue , but fingerprint and open apps is noticeable that lower than stock .

I hope this comparison help someone , piece ?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] skinnywaffles:
Sorry this is probably a noob question but can I get a link to download the NOF26W vendor image so I can flash it? Also, fingerprint sensor isn't working and calls don't work. Hangs up after a few seconds. Thanks
[Nexus 6P Android Development] sToRm1nG:
Come on, it is in the FAQ on the first page of this thread...
[Nexus 6P Android Development] skinnywaffles:
Lol sorry I told ya I was a noob kek
[Nexus 6P Android Development] NexusNewb:
When I update to Google App to 6.12.25.21 from the play store Google Assistant and ok google force close. Tried clearing Google App data, etc. Uninstalling the update fixes it. Is there anything you guys are doing to get the new version working? Or should i just hold off on updating it?

Edit: Nevermind. It was my substratum theme causing the FC
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Sammysdad:
Running a Substratum theme? If so, disable the theme for the Google App> clear Google App data>test>if good> re-enable theme. This worked for me. If not theme related, sorry I can't help.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] xQuantum:
I tired it, it's a good app, but it's for always on screen, it's completely a different thing, I don't want the screen to be on all the time, the great thing about this app is that we can disable the screen and have an options to add gestures to wake the screen, anyone knows the answer for my original question? Keep it up guys we need the developer's answer.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Shemploo:
Could you please add ElementalX kernel to that test? I'd love to see how that compares, I've been using that one for a while, on most ROMs I try.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ipmanwck:
Never knew that this existed... It's really good thank you. There is an issue with torch using power button in lockscreen though ((( and the way notifications show up.

I am wondering if we can get a more stock version baked into this rom. Always wondered why Google disabled this and Samsung s7 have it? Figured maybe a copyright thing. Who knows.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] eregev:
Anyone having an issue of video chat apps crashing? Meaning recording video through all sorts of cameras are fine. BUT when I get a duo or Facebook messenger or Skype or snapchat video call, it immediately unceremoniously crashes the app I'm using. Does this make sense? Anyone experiencing it as well? Help? ☺
[Nexus 6P Android Development] nbaj2k:
I definitely will be checking this out. Any idea how much extra battery this uses?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] kyle_el:
I remember it using a TON when I last installed but that may have changed in the last several months.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Zyphur:
When rooting during installation, what's most commonly used nowadays? SuperSU, Magisk, or SU Hide? I've always only used Super, but think I'll try one of the other two because some of my games are being blocked by my root access and those should fix that I think?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Andypandiiee:
With the notification LED control, is there anyway to turn off the LED for a certain application? I can't seem to find an option besides by installing a notification LED control app :\
[Nexus 6P Android Development] cyates:
Try setting the color to black for that app, that's what I've done and it works pretty well.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] HTC_Phone:
Magisk is pretty great and doesn't trip Safety net so you can use Pokemon Go, Android Pay, etc.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] bsg411:
I'm running PN with flash kernel on stock settings and my battery life is not so great....3-4hrs SOT. I'm getting really high battery consumption from Android system and Android OS.... ~500mah a piece. But I don't run my phone in a battery saving/friendly manner....I run full throttle.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] rege0039:
Thanks for reply. I did factory reset 4 times and still no joy.

Did fix it though. Seems to the latest Gapps were causing the problem. I kept getting told Google Play Services had stopped working. I started again and used an earlier dated Gapps and all now seems OK. Might be worth others knowing about Gapps situation ?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] karana:
Thank you, that seems to have done the trick. Modified these 3 keys

ro.build.flavor=angler-user

ro.build.tags=release-keys

ro.build.type=user

Doing a clean install right now to give this another shot.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] bazzi12:
Google assistant doesn't seem to be on this ROM
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ekowwillis:
Really? What makes you think so? Have you tried setting it up?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] bazzi12:
Yes I can't find the setting to set it up

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Yes. I can't find the setting to do so
[Nexus 6P Android Development] jt1998:
Search this thread. It's been discussed many times. It does work.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ad0dh67:
if your fingerprint sensor and call not work you did something wrong! just follow first post on first page and your good to go. everything works just fine and smooth in this rom [emoji6]
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mbritten:
That worked....Thanx bro[/QUOTE]

So this succeeds at giving my the new dialer, but for some reason I no longer get missed call notifications, wheather I disable stock dialer or not, as soon as I installed play store phone app, no more missed call notifications. Any ideas? If I uninstall play store phone app notifications work again... Really dislike the old dialer
[Nexus 6P Android Development] chinbags:
Anyone know how to remove the double tap power button to active camera from the lockscreen? I found an option in nexus settings under media & notifications but it dosent disable it and I dont think its for this specific task.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] bluetigger68:
Search for camera within settings, it's there

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[Nexus 6P Android Development] loadie:
Settings>gestures
[Nexus 6P Android Development] chinbags:
Of course why would I think of using a search feature, especially using a google phone. Found it in gestures with your help. Thanks
[Nexus 6P Android Development] AzraelsKiss:
It's already set up... Hold the home button down and go from there.

Have a good one!
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Maerki:
Which vendor image for newest Build

EDIT:

just cleared everything. I think I found it.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mbritten:
I did a full wipe and clean flash and also have the issue with Bluetooth being off after reboot.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] jt1998:
think someone previously said that's the new normal.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mbritten:
Anyone know why when in install the new phone app from the play store I no longer get missed call notifications? Uninstall and its fine.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Einwod:
Have you set the correct permissions and made it the default phone app?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mbritten:
Yes
[Nexus 6P Android Development] RED ZMAN:
Hitting the copy I downloaded.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] therock3181:
Try disabling the AOSP dialer in applications. I did and it still works.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mbritten:
My bad, forgot I restored stupid truedialer, uninstalled that and all is good
[Nexus 6P Android Development] therock3181:
haha no worries ! Happens :)
[Nexus 6P Android Development] JordanO81:
Is there a big difference between the AOSP and Google dialer? Looked at both and can't see any differences?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Mesmurized:
Proximity speakerphone is the big difference for me
[Nexus 6P Android Development] therock3181:
I find the Google Dialer more refined than the AOSP dialer. Looks more modern.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] JordanO81:
This is where I'm confused. Both look virtually identical in terms of UI. Only difference I see is the icons being different shades of blue. :confused:
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Einwod:
Pictures are bigger in aosp dialler.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mbritten:
New dialer is slide up to answer, which I got used to using a different ROM, also just look much nicer on the in call screen and incoming call screen imo
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ChongoDroid:
What is this sorcery?

A working, easy to use, one handed mode?

This is awesome, my one complaint with the size of the 6p is no longer!
[Nexus 6P Android Development] RolivhuwaZA:
My Portable WiFi HotSpot is giving me problems, I would connect my laptop and less than 2 minutes I get disconnected but on the phone, HotSpot stays on.. Then I cannot detect my phone when searching for available WiFi networks, then I have to turn off Portable WiFi HotSpot, then turn it back on, for the above to happen again in less than 2 minutes.. Then I have to repeat..

Help..
[Nexus 6P Android Development] skinnywaffles:
Hey thanks but I fixed everything. I followed the FAQ and had to disable one of the two phone apps I had. Also, I found the vendor image in the FAQ and flashed it and that let it find my fingerprint sensor. All is well. Did a clean install so I knew it had to be something.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Guidorio:
Sorry how do you get the weather rather than the date on the Google search widget?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] lildimsum7:
Tap it
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Guidorio:
I'm using Nova launcher not the Google launcher