yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tpsnjs:
Dear spezzi77 (or other wise experts),

This is being written as it may affect some people with a Pixel XL.

Up until January 2020, the Pixel XL got the latest Android updates. Now that this is not happening, I (and presumably many more) will want to install your Pixeldust to keep this phone updated with the latest.

To do so TWRP needs to be installed, but if I'm reading the information correctly, installing TWRP for the first time is a problem if you have Android 10.

So have I got this correct?

And if so, is there a way forward?

Sorry if this has already been answered elsewhere - have tried to find the answer.

Best wishes

Tim
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Homeboy76:
I think the last Google Factory/OTA image update for the Pixel XL (Marlin) was December 2019.

I believe you are reading the information about TWRP and Android 10 correctly.

Edit: My mistake, the ROM installation instructions in the OP are correct.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rodken:
It's imperative that you follow the step where

you need to Boot into TWRP recovery via fastboot using the TWRP Version stated (This is required becaused TWRP is not yet updated for Android 10). Once you get past that hurdle, it becomes down hill from there.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] eightrac:
hotspot is grayed out?

any reason why?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tpsnjs:
Thanks for the responses.

I need a system backup (New Zealand has just gone into lockdown for 4 weeks) so:

Boot into TWRP 3.2.3-1 via fastboot, but not able to get past the security password.

Thus I tried the latest TWRP, password was OK, but neither System nor Vendor would mount, and thus Backup fails.

I'm not game to try this without a backup.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Regards

Tim
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Before you can use TWRP with Android 10, the security lock (PIN, fingerprint) must be removed in your Android OS. This is because TWRP does not support Android 10 encryption.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rodken:
You need to insert "

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" without the quotes into the build prop.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] edwaine:
What app do you recommend to edit build.prop?

Solid Explorer File Manager is not working for me.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rodken:
Build Prop Editor
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tisun:
Hi there,

I'm on PixelDust-CAF PIE, could I do dirty flash with this ROM?

Thanks,
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
No.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] hfmls:
links are really slow for me today, and after couple minutes connection is broken and download is canceled.

Trying to download: PixelDust-X-aosp-marlin-20200307-0148.zip

And when i try mirrors, it is broken because it starts to download for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (X01BD)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
April update arrived!

Enjoy :cool:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wavedashdoc:
Thanks! And it looks like the perfd not initializing correctly has been addressed ? awesome work.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
That will be (hopefully) fixed in the next build soon..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wavedashdoc:
Are you sure it's not fixed in this release? No longer showing "perfd" in the log. Was there a kernel change? Powerhal is no longer showing errors either.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
I thought it was fixed in the second release in March. But the fix probably didn't actually work because I did a dirty build instead of a fresh build.

The April build, on the other hand, is freshly built.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wavedashdoc:
Ah, that will sometimes do it. Might take longer to build, but usually you come out better off ?. Regardless, the April build is running great ? Dirty flashed over 3/7. Looking forward to the OTA updates from here on out.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
I'll push soon an OTA update because I included a wrong launcher app (which has two search bars).
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Just now I have released an OTA update for those of you who have already installed the 7th April build. The new OTA build will contain the correct PixelDust Launcher.

This is how the OTA update process works:

Download and install the update from "System > System update" screen in Settings

After a bit, it will get stuck at "Finalizing package installation"

Reboot into TWRP, switch to the inactive slot and reboot

Now the system will boot up and finish installing the update

Please let me know how you liked our OTA update!!!

:cool:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mnomaanw:
Is the difference between April 7 and 8 build just the search bar and nothing else? i just flashed the April 7 build and disabled the search bar at top from settings.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Yes, that's the only difference.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] micjambra:
Brilliant thanks for all the work guys ?.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wavedashdoc:
I haven't tried the OTA function yet but I wanted to say that now that the Powerhal is working as intended the ROM is noticeably faster and handling apps more efficiently.

Also, it seems like the launcher you provided is not leaving memory, so the recents switcher is extremely fast.

Thanks again for supporting this great device! ?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ZachPatterson:
ROM running great aside from Carrier Services crashing.

Small feature request -- Slideacross status bar to adjust brightness

It's available on LineageOS -- I'm not sure if you can just cherrypick the commits, but it's a feature that is 10 times better then having a bar available in the quick settings panel.

Glad to be back on PixelDust :D
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mr.Miyagi555:
Im having a failed to mount issue for some reason. I unlocked the device properly, then i tried following the installation steps on the first page. I booted into twrp 3.2.3-1 via fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-marlin.img but when I tried to do an advanced wipe on system/dalvik/data its giving a failed to mount '/vendor' (Invalid argument) . Can someone chime in, I read an earlier post about someone having a similar if not the same issue and was told to boot into twrp img then install the twrp zip file so I tried that and was still getting the failed to mount

Edit: NM I am an idiot, my apologies =)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mr.Miyagi555:
Is there anyway to delete/uninstall carrier services? I am also having constant crashes with carrier services. I tried to delete in my root folder and/or install a newer version but it wouldn't allow me to overwrite it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sarim26:
I am not having any problems and its definitely running smoother except that theres a lot of battery drain and it gets really hot while charging reaching 42°C.

I did a dirty flash, could that be the problem?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
I'll try to do a new build with a fix soon..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rodken:
In the meantime, you can attempt to freeze any misbehaving app until further notice.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mr.Miyagi555:
Do you mean with titanium backup?

I tried all the fixes listed here to fix the rcs to work but no luck including the directions you listed in an earlier post. many attempts tried when airplane mode and wifi on/off.

I didn't try to see if stuff like banking apps work but magisk is showing ctsProfile false. Has anyone gotten it to not say that or does ctsProfile not affect the safetynet for banking apps? Magiskhide on and magisk prop config module enabled

On a side note, the aosp keyboard on here is the latest version correct? I can't seem to get gliding to work so I downloaded Gboard to help.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rodken:
TiBu or 3C Toolbox
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
You should not skip #5 (Flash twrp-pixel-installer.zip...), because otherwise it will not be possible to automatically install an update via OTA or to initiate a reboot to the recovery.

Please follow the installation instructions in the OP or I will not provide support for any errors.

Thanks for understanding.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Happy Easter Holidays!

A new build is now available as an OTA update.

:good:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Homeboy76:
I have edited my original post. :)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mr.Miyagi555:
Hey spezi,

The new OTA seems to have fixed the carrier crashing and RCS I'd working :) . This was the only change correct?

On every OTA, we will have to reflash magisk and twrp also right?

Right now twrp is saying I am on slot B after this OTA, so next OTA I will have to switch to slot A then reboot?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
See 2nd post for changelog.

Yes, after every OTA you will have to switch to the other slot, as you have described it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] alypotter1:
Stuck at finalizing update..

Fixed
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sebaskyclad:
Do you have problems with casting to a Chromecast or a similar device? When I'm on YouTube or Netflix my phone isn't showing my devices to cast. I'm on latest build, the ROM is stable and very good but I miss that feature
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wavedashdoc:
I was able to download and install the April 8th OTA, however when I check for a system update now, it says no update available. Tried a couple of reboots, yet the April 11th OTA is not showing as available. Any ideas?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
I have decided to turn off the update notification because there's a small glitch in the new launcher which can be observed for gestural navigation mode.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Duanpao:
Any idea to install root?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Echo_Platoon:
First, you will need to download the installer for the latest version of Magisk by topjohnwu, the installer for the latest version of the MagiskHide Props Config by Didgeridoohan, and the installer for the latest version of osm0sis' BusyBox and copy them to the internal storage of your phone.

After that, you will need to boot into TWRP recovery. Once in there, install Magisk. Once Magisk is installed, then install osm0sis' BusyBox. Finally, once that is installed, install MagiskHide Props Config.

After that is done, reboot to system and you should be rooted. MagiskHide Props Config will allow your phone to pass the ctsProfile part of the Safety net check.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sarim26:
Does anybody know of a kernel that could better the situation, everything is fine except that my phone runs hotter.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wavedashdoc:
[MENTION=5091819]spezi77[/MENTION] could you add this to the build prop in the next build? Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mr.Miyagi555:
Two issues I came across was the drop-down menu goes into the buttons area so I can't edit quick tiles. It was ok before but I'm not sure what causes the issue.

The other issue was a noticable lag or delay when closing apps that display in the drop-down menu. Swiping notifications doesnt seem to have the issue but if something like YouTube, music player, or a on going app that displays in the drop down menu causes it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] micjambra:
Oops?.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Duanpao:
I thought TWRP wasn't updated for Android 10?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sarim26:
I figured it out, it was a tasker profile. Found a workaround.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] _P__:
new build people... big up spezi... mi nah know yu ah yardie... respect!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Echo_Platoon:
TWRP works with Android 10 for me. I, personally, have TWRP v3.3.1-3 installed on my Pixel XL.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] micjambra:
Brilliant always keeping on top smashing love it thanks to all involved ?.

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[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] micjambra:
Yes just flash the installer zip if not comfortable with flashing the latest image it's been working like a charm for ages ?.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Randal84:
Hey guys I just got this up and running on my pixel xl. So far so good however I just got magisk installed and went to set up Naptime and it says the ROM doesn't support Doze. Never had that happen before on a ROM. Help me out please guys. Thanks
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Zaheen Jamil:
I'm loving this ROM so far! I have only had one issue: One of my bank apps(CIT Bank) refuses to work even though safetynet passes. I tried it before rooting when safetynet didn't pass, and it worked. After rooting, even with magisk props config, and Magisk hide, it won't work. Any ideas?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] グリッチ:
is anyone able to connect to a wireguard protocol VPN? i can connect if i change the setting to openvpn. just wondering if it's a rom thing or an issue with the vpn app itself. (same vpn app works fine using wireguard option on amazon firestick [i know different os, version, etc, but still worth noting])
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rodken:
Try a previous version of the banking app.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] drmalenko:
Im confused. I currently run PixelDust 8.1.0, it says I need to flash the stock 10.0 before flashing PixelDust 10.0, but then it says experienced users can just flash the PixelDust...

Do I need to flash the stock ROM first?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Randal84:
Update: I decided to reinstall this ROM figuring maybe I did something wrong on the install, followed the install steps verbatim, and Naptime still doesn't work. It says the ROM doesn't support Doze which I find very hard to believe. Again this is not my first rodeo in flashing ROMS on a device, and I've never had a doze app NOT work. I have magisk up an running just fine, as I like to occasionally use substratum anyhow. I don't thinknits anything in relation to magisk, I think its directly with the doze app and I'm just wondering what would cause it to not work. I've never had this problem on any ROM on ANY device in the past. Thanks guys.

Otherwise, this is a beautiful ROM. Keeping the OG Pixel XL alive and running , keep up the great work!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] lmvuong1997:
I'm so excited about the face unlock feature. How could it recognize if it is a photo or a real face? I've tested it with every directions. It worked very well and almost immediately unlocked when i look at the screen. Then i took a selfie, showed it on my lap screen and point the camera to it. Wow, it denied that photos, that was really amazing!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Homeboy76:
New Update: SDK Platform-Tools: r30.0.0
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Duanpao:
When flashing Magisk-v20.4 on I seem to be stuck on a loop with the blue circle and green,red,yellow dots. I can reflash the ROM and it works again though is there any fix? I can't seem to install root for some reason :eek:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gharrrrrr:
I haven't used a custom ROM since retiring my N6 (may that beautiful beast rest in peace). But now I'm bored and thinking of trying this out on my aging Pixel XL. Went to download the latest version of TWRP. See a lot of different versions, file sizes, and dates. Just want to make sure I get the right one, so if someone doesn't mind letting me know which that would be. Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] micjambra:
I personally use 3.2.3-1 installer zip works fine for me flashing directly after ROM zip hope this helps ?. (Edit) just remember to disable pattern or pin lock before booting back into recovery after setup. And I mean DIRECTLY after ROM zip no rebooting anything ?.ok fantastic. Brilliant.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] dcillusions77:
Thank you for this ROM! I haven't messed with marlin in a long while. Glad I followed install instructions! Got it up and running from Android 8 to 10 within 2-3 hours! Thanks again!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Zaheen Jamil:
Sorry for not responding, but I can just use the web app, which is good enough for me.

I am actually having another problem right now, I am locked out of my phone. I am using quick unlock and it won't accept my PIN(entered correctly). This also happened on EvoX ROM.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] vova9110:
Hello. Please help me. Problems started when my phone had refused to do auto-rotation. Then I looked in AIDA64's "sensors" tab and there I saw that none of all sensors doesn't work. Even the Proximity sensor doesn't work properly. I just can't realize what's going on because all sensors worked fine in stock ROM:confused:

(sorry, I can't add the photo because I'm new member)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
I am not able to reproduce your problem. Please get the latest build and try a clean flash..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mr.Miyagi555:
I'm on the latest build, working nicely. The previous issue using the 3 button nav having the quick tiles edit icon sunk into the e button nav is still present but the work around is to use gestures navigation to get around it
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] bernielloyd85:
OTA Updates without TWRP

Hi, I'm planning on flashing Pixeldust on my marlin (and I'm really looking forward to experiencing it!), just to clarify though is there no way of applying OTA updates without booting into TWRP?

Thanks ?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Horfax:
PixelDust is a great ROM, loving it, thanks for all OP's efforts so far. I have also ran into doze issues and its been causing drains of ~20% overnight (unless I switched it off every night), and having a pretty poor standby performance in the day to daily drive. I was hoping that the May update would have addressed it, but I guess not. Any ideas why my phone does not want to go to bed?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] vova9110:
Ok, I installed yesterday's update and made data & cache wipe, but sensor's data is still missing in AIDA64.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] bernielloyd85:
Face unlock

Has face unlock been removed in the May update? It's not available in my settings anyway... Such a shame

Also is there a way of reverting the volume controls to stock?

And can we not use stock pixel launcher?

It would be awesome to port some more recent pixel features like now playing on ambient display

(Great rom otherwise, loving how stable it is and also the fact that it already includes the May patch!)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rodken:
Negative, you would need TWRP to solidify the update when flashing. If I am not mistaken, there should be script within the zip file that relies on TWRP to flash the update.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] bernielloyd85:
Right, thanks for your answer! Would this imply wiping any data? I don't really know how to "switch to inactive slot" and I can't find much on google... What does that mean?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mr.Miyagi555:
I also liked the face unlock feature. Was it removed due to errors of any kind spezzi?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] bernielloyd85:
I believe the software used for face unlock belongs to Motorola and is not open source so had to be removed

(that's what Evo X admins have said about it anyway because they have also removed it in the latest builds)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sarim26:
If you have twrp installed just go to reboot, there on the bottom of the screen it will tell you what slot you are in and you just have to switch to the other one. If you are in slot a switch to b then reboot your phone.

This is because the pixel came with dual partitions so ota updates took place in the background, along which came alot of functionality
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
Thanks for your feedback.

Reverting the volume controls to stock is not possible. If you want them back go to latest April build.

You can install Pixel launcher. But why should you do that? I believe there is a special mod made by one of the Havoc devs to be install lawnchair or pixel launcher.

Now playing on ambient display should work. Are you sure it doesn't work on your end?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] bernielloyd85:
Thanks for your answer!

I've started to really like the look and feel of the new volume controls so forget I mentioned that haha

I haven't managed to install pixel launcher it always ends up saying "app not installed" (pixel dust launcher is great I just miss small details like Google charms in the search bar and also animations can sometimes be a bit buggy)

My bad, now playing is in fact working it's just I was used to seeing it at the bottom of ambient display screen like on pixel 2 so I didn't notice it

Great stuff anyway keep it up!!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] micjambra:
Everything's brilliant thanks for all the work guys ?. Shout out to [MENTION=5091819]spezi77[/MENTION] must be a headache sometimes cool calm and collected fantastic. Need my glasses I've edited this post about four times ?.installed this on a friends phone she was a no messing with the software person everything stock, she loves it first Rom ever. Five times.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mr.Miyagi555:
Has anyone opted to flash a different kernel then the one that comes with pixeldust rom? If so, what is your reasoning?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] micjambra:
For me personally [MENTION=8500797]kingbri[/MENTION] has always been a solid kernel developer though now doing other things I think it's a bonus having his kernel onboard ?.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] vova9110:
Can anybody help me with missing of all sensor's data on my phone?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sarim26:
I have not ever seen such an issue, in this case i would suggest flashing the stock rom then flash this rom again and i would suggest it be a clean flash. Sorry if it doesnt help your situation.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] vova9110:
Thx for response, but it's not a solution of my problem
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] HoraceHuang:
Pixel XL fails when trying to open HMS core
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
What the heck is HMS core?

However, I will ignore reports w/o logcat.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sarim26:
As far as i know, its huawei mobile services and i have no idea what it has to do with the pixel
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] vochen:
I am trying to flash from a PixelDust 9 ROM to PixelDust 10. I understand I need to take the intermediate step of flashing the latest factory ROM. Can someone advise the best way to do this? Should I flash the whole factory ZIP through TWRP? Won't that screw up the unlocked bootloader?