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[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jal3223:
*Edit* Merry Christmas. *Edit* Now back on topic

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Good job on making this device great even though it's a couple of years old. I really appreciate all of your work man. It's a great addition.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kingbri:
Well, this is gonna be my last message about this, but I'll update the mod if [MENTION=2760454]chdloc[/MENTION] wants to update the mod for P
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] GenghisKhan67:
Alright, my search is finally over, great custom ROM, with all the features I needed. Everything works! Two thumbs up.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] androidtechmb:
Thank you

Thank you for the excellent and selfless work you do and keeping my Pixel XL current and kicking some serious @$$.

You are an example of patience: I could not post what I really think of whiners. Hope you set an example by your patient responses to them.

Actions speak louder than words, Merry Christmas, I just clicked on Donate.

Will let things settle down a bit before trying the Dec update. Too happy with the Nov one I just finished setting up to my liking.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mikefnz:
Update - tried a different ROM to see if that fixed the issue. It didn't. Problem resolved by installing Pico TTS. That stopped the crashing and enabled a choice between Google TTS and Pico TTS, and language. :D
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] andythegreat:
Does the update fix the battery charging problem when it hit's 100%? It would only charge after reboot.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] _P__:
Hey like the rom... I'm on Nov... Going to get on Dec... One thing I don't like is I can't seem to find the vibration intensity anywhere... My vibes are so weak... I need to increase... I can barely hear them or feel them
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
You need to download a kernel manger, I suggest EX as Hellspawn is based on EX, to adjust it. Should be under "Miscellaneous" on the side menu.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] _P__:
Ok thanks.... Going to look for it now.... I'm use to vibration intensity being built into the rom.... Just in case I don't find it... Where can I get this kernel manager?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Right in the Play Store. Search for "EX Kernel Manager" and it should pop up.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] _P__:
Ok... I found the app.... Thought I could get it on here free, to at least see if it works first.... Does this app help with the volume distorted at Max volume... Or try viper mod or something else?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
The Magisk module for Viper works well for me. Sorry about the kernel manager, I thought there was a free version but any kernel manager should work if you want to give any of the free ones a try; should still be in the window for a refund from the Play Store if you go that route.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] noidea24:
Reporting some things I've occurred, don't have root or adb nearby so I'll get you a log when I can.

Reported before, I think, but WiFi calling won't enable. Google store bough pixel xl, on Verizon network. When I enable, it returns to the main settings page and the app "emergency address management" "keeps stopping".

Aside from that, I had this problem in last months build, but i can't get download progress (through browser or google play) to display in the status bar. Any obvious fix? Maybe notification or permission access is missing from an app?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] capaficionado:
With this rom, the phone keeps turning off at random times. I do not know why, I am new to Pixel so please excuse if I ask obvious questions.

Also, I bought my phone off eBay and noticed that OEM unlock was disabled, I had to do a trick that fixed the issue, then I installed recovery and installed this rom.

EDIT: Problem solved itself somehow. I also underclocked my processor to get more battery life. Didn't notice any performance decrease.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] _P__:
Yeah i tried a different one, Kernel Auditor... I found the vibration intensity... seems like this one has the settting but doesnt even change it, as i put it to 100 and it feels the same... but thanks for leading me to a kernel manager.. I'll try a few and if nothing i'll go ex manager route... thanks... :good:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] matalo:
Just to be sure I understand this, we need to do a clean wipe, flash the base, then flash your image? We cannot do a dirty flash?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Bootloader and radio images aren't part of the ROM and as such won't be updated with a dirty or clean flash of the ROM. You can flash the factory image without losing internal storage, boot it up, don't restore, then factory reset in TWRP, flash the ROM, and set it up.

Or

You could dirty flash, download the stock image, extract the bootloader and radio, then flash them manually and be all set.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] androidtechmb:
Kernel Adiutor is free

Kernel Adiutor is free, been using it with Pixel Dust from the start and has in Misc, Vibration Strength at very top of the screen. I just checked it out and it was set to Min by default so I increased it for the same reasons you mentioned.

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I charged my phone up to 100% last night to try and see if I had the same problem. Plugged it back after it went down to 94% and battery started charging. Just plugged it in again at 61% and started charging. Last restart of my phone was about 2 or 3 weeks ago.

Still running Nov version. Was a clean install from start to finish, no dirty flash.

I am really starting to think it's your phone. Not seeing anyone else posting about it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Yeah, I used to use it but since I use EX kernel, and since Hellspawn is based on EX, it was just the first one that came to mind.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] androidtechmb:
EX Kernel might be better

EX Kernel might be better. Haven't tried it yet but intend to shortly now that I know that our Kernel is based on EX. With Adiutor, you have to turn on "Apply on boot" for vibration changes to remain. Looks like it has to run a script every time you boot instead of changing the setting permanently.

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Perhaps you need to speak to Verizon Support representative for your account. With Koodo, those features must be added to your account, you must have bought one of their branded phones so BYOP is out AND the phone must be on their very short list of supported devices with stock ROM and updates.

I have a feeling you'll find Verizon has more or less the same guidelines. Might want to check out the link below from Koodo support.

https://community.koodomobile.com/android-81490/wifi-calling-and-volte-please-7591782/index2.html

Looks to me the problem lies with how your provider is rolling out those new services, not Pixel Dust. I hope I'm wrong, would love to use those features. I had to change my Mobile Network Settings to 3G. Was getting too many incoming calls going straight to voicemail, no notifications for new messages and huge delays with incoming texts - SMS. The cell tower I run off of has a weak and intermittent signal signal. For me, those problems had nothing to do with Pixel Dust because 4G on my phone runs great when I'm downtown.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] noidea24:
Nah, its nothing with Verizon. Its probably something on my specific phone. I've been on stock for a while before coming back to pixel dust, and the first thing I always do on a new flash is enable WiFi calling.

I live in a pit near a bunch of trees, and I get very little reception. So little in fact, that on stock sometimes I get the problem that it couldn't activate WiFi calling due to lack of service, and I'll have to ride up the hill or something.

When I get a log I'll grab a video and post it, been way to busy at work so I haven't really needed it yet.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] azbundy:
Launcher

Love this rom. Thanks. Just 1 question. Is there any way to change Pixel Dust Launcher home screen to show weather in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Strawboy:
Settings > Pixel Dust Settings > Lock Screen > Temperature unit (very bottom) > Fahrenheit
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] azbundy:
Awesome Thanks. Worked like a charm.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] androidtechmb:
Not the ROM: May need a new SIM card

Bottom line: these problems with 4G including VoLTE and call over WiFi settings most likely have nothing to do with the ROM. Especially if you had the same SIM card for the last 4-5 years. Your provider may need to activate certain services on your account before you can use these features on your phone. You are most likely going to solve such issues by talking to your provider's tech support.

I was experiencing issues with 4G and had to downgrade the phone settings to 3G until my provider sent me to one of their stores for a new SIM card (V3). The old one could not handle 4G/LTE, VoLTE and WiFi calls. Signal is weak here too and used "Network Cell Info Lite" to get the location on Google Map for the best Tower nearby and will have to buy an outdoor Cell Signal Booster 3G/4G pointed directly to it if the call over WiFi doesn't work out.

Refer to this link about Pixels and VoLTE & VoWiFi:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/help/how-to-enable-volte-pixel-t3685855
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stifmaster81:
good, in this rom, when installing, you can put another kernel that is not the rom?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] androidtechmb:
Add or edit APN

Any way to Add or Edit APN?

Got two Koodo APNs on my phone but cannot edit them or create a new one.

Can only tap on Save in upper right corner but have nothing to save.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Sure can. I'm running EX just fine.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Should be a plus sign in the top right when looking at the APNs to add one.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Strawboy:
I've been running the latest update of the rom for a few days now, I really like it, I've got most of my stuff themed, I've got the hotspot working, :thumbs up:, but have just a couple of issues I need to figure out.

1. When I turn my phone off and plug it in to charge, it freezes with the battery logo with the lightning bolt inside. I'm not sure why it does that, but I have to long press the power button until the phone resets. I'm 100% it freezes

2. I want to get the dark version of the Google Discover feed. I currently have Substratum going with a theme, not sure if I can still get it with that going since it grays out the built in theme engine.

3. Sometimes my text messages will come really late (this may not be ROM related, but thought I would just throw it out there just in case someone knew of something like this happening)

4. Is there any way that I can have the blinking notification (for a text or email) to override the charging light when on the charger?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] androidtechmb:
No plus sign on my APN screen

Thanks for your quick response.

My APN screen doesn't have the plus sign I was expecting (see screenshot).

Can't even edit any of the two Koodo entries already on here.

I just got a new SIM card to fix 4G problems and was hoping to get the plus sign back but didn't. Can't add an APN with either the old or the new SIM.

Wondering if the fact that I installed the Nov Pixel Dust without the SIM inserted in my phone has anything to do with this problem. By the way, still running the Nov version.

Asking because I want to try and "force" VoLTE and VoWiFi on this phone using some of the stuff suggested in the Magisk Modules XDA Thread although my Pixel XL is not on my carrier's list of compatible devices.

I have a feeling this bug is specific to either my phone or the Nov version of Pixel Dust? Haven't seen anyone else mentionning it here. Thought I'd ask here before looking in the Pixel thread.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Sure you can, but in fact flashing EX is a "downgrade". Don't get me wrong. I love EX kernel, and I am already using EX as base for the custom kernel in this ROM. I am syncing its sources frequently with EX codebase. Plus I am adding the most recent Linux patches, rn it has reached level 3.18.129.

Furthermore I have added quite a few interesting features on top, e.g. CPU and GPU governors, mods for increased power efficiency, etc.

In order to unfold its great potential you should root your device and use a kernel manager (e.g. Kernel Adiutor).

So why would one want to flash pure EX over the built-in kernel? Just because they do not know what they are doing.. :p

Probably it is my bad, because I didn't thoroughly describe the inner life of the kernel.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
I was having stuttering and lag issues on the stock kernel and don't experience that with EX. Neat assumptions though. I am rooted too (since you need to be to use the kernel manager).
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
I didn't get to know any lags nor stuttering with the custom kernel. I'm using the ROM incl. Kernel in my phone as a daily driver.

You may believe in what you think makes most sense for you. :rolleyes:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Simple case of "works on my machine". Also, you daily a Pixel XL and a 3?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Anyone else experienced permanent lags and stuttering with the built-in kernel?

Of course, we are not talking about the first boot/initial setup, when the system will require a few minutes to settle down..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Incoming deluge of "no" and general worship.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Oh boy, are you twelve years old?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
No, but no one has reported anything of the sort except me so I'm extrapolating.

Question, why the kernel auditor recommendation? It has a ton of options, sure, but it also locks the big and small cluster frequencies together.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
I didn't recommend KA, it was just an example and it's for free. If you don't play around with max. CPU frequencies, there is no downside of using KA.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stifmaster81:
I can not find the autocomplete service from Google ..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Settings > System > Language & Input > Virtual Keyboard > Gboard > Text Correction

First 2 switches should do it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] noidea24:
My sim card is no where near 5 years old, maybe 5 months old, and if everything works on stock then I can promise talking to my providers support would not fix anything anyways. If it all worked before then the network side of things are good.

In my case IT WAS the rom, but it was because of bad downloads.

My problem. Whenever I was trying to download over my mobile service, i was getting bad downloads. Whether it was hotspot via laptop, or directly from my phone. I had to download on my desktop and flash via adb.

TL;DR,

if your having problems that haven't been reported, try downloading the ROM on a different network/machine.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stifmaster81:
that's not what I'm telling you, it's the autocomplete from Google that puts only the user and the password with a touch
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
Oooooooh my bad.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stifmaster81:
And it's not very good battery that we say 95% 6 minutes of screen .., with the stock I do 90% 35 minutes of screen with the same elementary Kernel x, does not look good, writing this me It has dropped to 92 ...%
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
That's in chrome. Settings > passwords check Auto sign in.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kinfolk248:
Idk if its me but the grammar/punctuation make this extremely hard to read and understand...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
English might not be their first language; but it's pretty straightforward. They're experiencing battery drain faster than they find to be acceptable.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stifmaster81:
English is by Google translator ...yes, it spends a lot of battery 50 % , 2/15 Screen, being that with stock and elemental x Kernel, 50% came to 3/15 3/30 screen, tomorrow it goes off is devourer of battery
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kinfolk248:
Yea I get that part, but I was trying to see what kernel they meant was better
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
They're dissatisfied with the stock kernel and Elemental X, but no other kernel was mentioned.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kinfolk248:
Google just made android 9 (which is 'supposed' to be the most efficient version ever), use more battery on the Pixel 1.....
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
I've had good battery life using EX and setting the min frequency pretty low in conjunction with smart pixels at 50 precent. Got through a 10 hour work shift listening to music with more than 40% battery left.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] thewalkingdude:
Sir with all due respect I have seen you post in at least two different threads how stock is better for you than the ROM/ kernel of the ones you are posting in. Why not just stay on the stock ROM/ kernel if it works better for you? Again I am not being rude I'm just making an observation.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kinfolk248:
Yea I have both of my cpu turned down by two steps and it does help with battery. The thing i dont like about smart pixel is that its takes away from image quality. At least i can see it and it dims the screen some but maybe thats just me
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xobsoletex:
It absolutely does, but it's a trade-off I'm willing to make. You could try restricting background activities, keeping the brightness down, and using dark themes as well. I've had mixed success with combinations of those 3.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kinetx:
flashed the latest build successfully and used mini Beans Gapps. I still have doubles of some apps, including Clock, Calculator, Photos/Gallery. this isn't the biggest deal as I can just disable the apps I don't want to use, however, I'm not sure if it's related to this or not but I have this persistent alarm in both Clock apps which is always the current time plus 21 minutes. Bizarre. I've cleared both apps cache/data and reinstalled the Google Clock as well with no luck.

I know this is a really weird one!

Previous ROM was PN and clean flashed to this one following all the instructions in OP.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kirschdog1:
Spezzi

Same issue on clean flash. No cellular data. Following your directions to a t??

It just keeps trying to configure cellular network through sprint DM but never grabs a cellular network.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kirschdog1:
Here is a screenshot of the continued sprint dm
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DespairFactor:
Did you reflash vendor?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Taebom:
I have to say you sir have the perfect ROM for me. All the options i like from other ROMS without everything i don't use/need. OMS, tile animation, dynamic nav bar, lockscreen weather, doze support, and all with that stock feel. Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TheNewNEXUS:
Ditto!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kirschdog1:
I will try that sir. Thought because I was on Vendor E already that I didn't need to.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Gennadi:
Hi guys, I've bricked my phone while trying to install Magisk Manager. I fallowed the instructions on page #1 but without knowledge I installed TWRP RC2 I believed into a bootloader partition. I was given 3 option to tick: bootloader, system, and another one, so I assumed TWRP belongs to bootloader and I ticked it. After that I am not able to go to Recovery mode any longer and reflash anything. The phone is looping with the google logo and than a message "Ramdump....". I'm afraid as soon as the battery gets empty, i'll get a fancy brick instead of the phone. Please help how to get out of that situation.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TheNewNEXUS:
#1 Don't be scared.

#2 Just hold volume down + power. Keep on holding it until the screen turns off, and continue to hold it until the bootloader pops up.

You might want to note, the ramdump might pop up, press vol up and vol down to get to reboot sequence. Immediately hold power down + power to got to the bootloader.

#3 Either flash the factory image to restore the phone to workable condition. ie. calls, texts, basically usable.

#3 OR you boot into recovery and follow the instructions as advised.

#4 Always flash in this order, or try to anyway.

-> Wipe Factory Reset -> Flash Rom and twrp -> Reboot to recovery -> Flash Vendor image, flashable file (magisk kernel), possibly supersu, and lastly twrp.

If this didn't help you I am sorry. But these steps have never failed me.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Gennadi:
TheNewNEXUS, I can get into the bootloader but can't into the recovery mode. Odin can't see my device.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TheNewNEXUS:
No odin... nooooooooo!

Just use adb commands. Please use adb.

fastboot boot "TWRP FILE"

SUPER QUICK EDIT: If you can't get anything working just pull up the factory image from google. Just unzip , flash script, and bam, you are up and running.

Its your call.

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Is it just me... or is Tidal not working for anybody. I can't login without it force closing. It was working on a different rom.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Please share a logcat.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Gennadi:
Well, I follow your great guidance. So I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but still in it. :) While flashing with ADB command I've got "booting... FAILED (status read faild (Too many links))". Any idea why it is failing?

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Thank you for your help! I finally got back to the recovery mode. I did flashing a wrong TWRP and should have the one marked TWRP_bootloader.

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spezi77, please advise. Let me try a second time. I'm installing twrp...RC2 for the sake of Magisk and I am given "Select Partition to Flash Image: Boot; System Image; Vendor Image". Which to choose?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TheNewNEXUS:
OK sure. When I get home I will get you it.