yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] aljomaz:
OTA Update Process - TWRP Replaced by Stock Recovery

I booted into TWRP (img) and installed the TWRP zip) and installed PixelDust OS (version 7 April 2020) on my Pixel as per xda instructions, keeping TWRP Recovery. All seemed to go well, and I was enjoying PixelDust and was impressed by the collaborative efforts that has been made to produce it.

I received notification of the 5 May 2020 update, downloaded, clicked on Install and when it got stuck on ‘Finalising package’ rebooted into Recovery. However, I found that the Stock Recovery had replaced the TWRP Recovery (presumably during the installation process), so I was unable to switch to the inactive slot and reboot as per the xda OTA update instructions.

Are other people having success for this method? If so, please let me know (and also let me know if you suspect what I might have done wrong), and I will start from the very beginning and will try again (reinstalling the Stock ROM and reflashing PixelDust version 7 April 2020 etc).

If other people are experiencing the same problem, then perhaps the instructions can be suitably amended. In the meantime, I found that the following method worked for me:

• before downloading the OTA update:

• boot TWRP image via adb

• install TWRP zips (both slots)

• reboot system

• Download and start Install

• when stuck on ‘Finalising package’ reboot into TWRP

• change active slot to inactive and reboot system.

Any comments received will be appreciated.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] aljomaz:
TWRP Backups and createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255 Error Message

I installed PixelDust OS (version 7 April 2020) on my Pixel as per xda instructions, and have since updated to the 5 May 2020 version. During the OTA update, Stock Recovery replaced TWRP Recovery, and I had to take the steps described in post #1653 on the OTA Updates thread.

I then tried to make a TWRP Backup of PixelDust OS on the Pixel (sailfish); however, no matter what I tried, I was unable to do this, typically getting a ‘createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255’ error message.

I searched for this error message on the PixelDust Android 10 for sailfish thread, and did not find anything to help me. I widened the search to the other parts of the xda forums and found two possible solutions, the first relating to deleting */999 files and the second relating to deleting per-boot files.

The first possible solution did not help, as ls */999 (via TWRP Advanced > File Manager) did not find any such files or directories. I then found and deleted the per-boot file found in the data folder (via TWRP Advanced > File Manager > Data) and tried to backup again, selecting the default Boot, System and Data options. I tried to backup to an OTG USB stick formatted as FAT 32 with 7.6 GB free space. I disabled screen lock and set screen timeout to 30 minutes so I could see what was going on.

However, I still got a ‘createTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255’ error message.

Is anybody else making successful TWRP Backups of PixelDust OS on the Pixel (sailfish)? If so, could you kindly let me know how you do this, and what I might have done wrong, and I will try again.

Also, if other people are experiencing the same problem, and if there is a solution, would it be possible to add suitable instructions to the PixelDust Android 10 for sailfish thread that explain how to successfully make TWRP Backups of PixelDust OS on the Pixel (sailfish)?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Wooder99:
Hey i'm new on this pixel custom rom, could you guys tell me what kernel compatible with this rom ?

And by the way this square search bar really annoy me :silly:
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] swfreak18:
It seems that the 'Ok Google' assistant command doesn't work with this rom while the screen is off, only when it is on. That worked previously while on the stock rom. Is this a limitation of the rom or am I missing something? Would love to get that working again. Thanks
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] nokiasatyam:
Where is dark mode in this rom..........First time flashed this rom
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
I think TWRP is not suitable for backing up Android 10 ROMs because TWRP has not been updated for Android 10.

Please try other ways, e.g .:

https://9to5google.com/2017/11/04/how-to-backup-restore-android-device-data-android-basics/
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Thanks for your eye for the detail. I have amended the instructions in the OP.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
It's June. A good time for a new security update!

See ya

;)
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Wooder99:
Cant even download even on wifi, is there any alternative ? Maybe dirty flash or something ?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] nokiasatyam:
Finally OTA update worked

OTA update got stuck at Finalizing package installation.......your guide worked perfectly ....thanks
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
BTW, how many of you have found the new PixelDust Live wallpaper and set it as default?

It has been created by the master [MENTION=5545371]Roger.T[/MENTION] himself, the app is made by [MENTION=5790246]VictorLapin[/MENTION] :good:

[YOUTUBE]ECl1MCaMOro[/YOUTUBE]
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] nokiasatyam:
Camera is crashing......while processing HDR+ the photo is not saved and camera crashes
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Attention:

Unfortunately the GoogleCamera in the last ROM update has an FC after a few seconds. To fix the error at short notice without another ROM update, you can download the Google Camera APK here:

https://gitlab.com/Pixeldust-Projec...ary/product/app/GoogleCamera/GoogleCamera.apk

For installation you have to connect your device via USB and use the ADB tool. The "ADB debugging" option must be activated in the developer options in your device.

Enter the following command in the command line on your PC:

adb install -d -r GoogleCamera.apk
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] paweh:
did the adb command : adb install -d -r GoogleCamera.apk

but gCam FC again when reboot phone.

any suggestions ?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] nokiasatyam:
Camera worked

Great now the camera is working...........
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] swfreak18:
Just wanted to call out a few possible bugs or quirks that I've noticed after using this rom for some time now:

1) The display doesn't wake up when receiving a call

2) Unable to use "Hey Google" command when the screen is off. Have to unlock the screen first. This worked fine on stock rom.

3) The home screen icon for Google Maps Driving Mode is broken. The widget works fine but the icon is incorrect.

4) Under Settings/Display/Screen attention it says that camera access is needed but it's not possible to grant camera permissions to Device Personalization Services

I'm running the latest June 5th build with the camera patch applied. Thanks for all of the work on this great rom!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shtma:
My hotspot says error with the latest June ota.itwas working in the may build.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
Fastboot chromebook coral Ubuntu terminal help

Hello I was wondering if someone could help me with fastboot?

I've been using it for years on Windows and Mac but I'm new to Chromebook. I can run fastboot devices and fastboot reboot on the chromebook(in developer mode) but I don't know how to navigate to the correct directory when trying to boot a recovery img for my phone from the terminal.

Works on Windows :

fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-0-sailfish.img

Works on Mac:

./fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-0-sailfish.img

I don't know how to accomplish this on Chromebook, I have Linux beta running and Crosh functional too.

How do I see or point to a full file path for a specific file or folder?

Anyone's help would be greatly appreciated thank you
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Wooder99:
Speaker and mic randomly crashed and freeze whole device when apps using mic and speaker like discord or video call
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lukearan:
Great ROM, but the camera app crashes within seconds of opening. I've tried disabling, restarting, and wiping the cache but no dice. Other camera apps work fine, just not the stock app. Here's the crash log: https://del.dog/unaghivici
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] WishMi:
It's always good to read the posts since the actual version came out. The cameras FC is a known issue and there is a fix. Read on ;)
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
The new build including the security patch for July is ready!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Alaadragonfire:
Thank you for the fast update, OTA is not showing the update, should I download and flash manually?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
I'll trigger ota later today..
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] kimikelku:
Anyone know what might cause the OTA to be stuck? Mine says its installing for over 2 hours now.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] WishMi:
Did you read the installation instructions on page 1?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] kimikelku:
I did reboot into TWRP and changed the slot state, it booted, but still shows the same message "Finalizing package installation".
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] WishMi:
I only did the OTA once and also had a hard time but with reinstalling TWRP and root. The installation it self worked just as described. Maybe a normal install will do it? Good luck!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] kimikelku:
I dont daily use it, so i ended up doing a clean install.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Master Cylinder:
Hey!

So what is it with this "P" recovery? I got it after the OTA. Where did it come from? I can't do much with it, like installing or wiping, backup and restore. How does it work? Is there a thread?

The OTA installed as described, but with this "Recovery" and no root. Couldn't find a way to install Magisk, even through the M Manager, so I just installed TWRP.

Edit: I know there are ways to install via adb, and even cumbersome ways to backup, but I haven't looked into restore yet. But why, given that TWRP still works fine - is that coming to an end?

I went to see what version I had in Setttings>About Phone>Android Version and the notification went away.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] swfreak18:
Does anyone else have issues with their phone shutting down when taking pictures? Applying the camera fix doesn't help.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] akkiurs:
Is hotspot working??

it wasent in earlier built and even not in CAF and its not wroking in CAF july built

can anybody confirm if its working in this version??
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shtma:
Its working but I'm having slow charging issue.in caf it used to fast charge but it's slow charging in aosp
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Ezro_nightmare:
The laser sensor doesnt work or at least It doesnt activate while taking pictures, Is there any fix for this? or the laser sensor Is gone for good :(
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
A new build incl. August Security Patch and more features has been made available.

#Stay healthy
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
Fastboot zsh

Anyone know if any fastboot commands work with the zshell terminal in Catalina in MacOS?

Thank you
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Of course it works. Before that, you need to install Android platform tools.

brew install android-platform-tools
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] C00ljoe:
TWRP

Which version of TWRP do i need from this page for 2016 pixel? h ttps://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
Thank you for replying! :) couldn't really find the info i was looking for otherwise

Do you have somewhere you refer to for more info on Catalina zsh? Right now I use Windows Command line and Bash on a 2008 Macbook...been thinking about getting a new Macbook and wanted to make sure I could get Fastboot to work still...mostly wondering if this would work...

./fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0-sailfish.img

And Thank you for this amazing rom :) only ever ran Pixeldust on it :)
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Thanks for your feedback ?

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17901692/set-up-adb-on-mac-os-x
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Aguys:
"android system" crash when I swipe up share menu. latest PD aosp.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
Ab

Love the new recovery... Love this Rom... Thank you

----

Can you switch between the active a/b partition in the August 2020 recovery update? Or still just switch only with command line?

And the only zip you can flash is a system update? Can't flash magisk?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] CLPose:
Hi! I think I miss something. What recovery? To update to August 2020 OTA, remove pin / password / etc. Boot to TWRP, flash OTA, boot to system. Then, boot to TWRP, flash Magisk, and boot to system. Profit!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
hI PixelDust was one of the best roms i have ever used thank you :) do you need a tester for android 11?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Hey friends!

We are back.

Our initial android 11 (beta) release is here -- it says beta, but it's already running very stable..

Have a nice day!

;)
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
Glad you're back :)
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Master Cylinder:
Welly welly well! Awesome!

My sailfish has become a toy since it's battery went kerflooey - a toy that I will immediately put this great new ROM on. (And dream of the day the 4a (5G) gets it...)
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] painteramit:
@spezi77

Great to see you back. thanks for keeping our beloved sailfish alive.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Aguys:
Thank you, working fine on my sailfish. I miss kcal, but ok...
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wizardwiz:
I keep having problems with the system menu. it keeps crushing every time.

Worth mentioning.. I dirty flashed over android 10 I had installed.

Does anyone else has this issue?

Thanks

Cheers to the developer for keeping this device alive and kicking
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Master Cylinder:
Yes I've had this. Dirty flashing is the problem. The settings organization is different so the settings from 10 are trying to do something that's not there anymore or is under a different heading on 11. It's just too different of an animal.

You are just going to have to bite the bullet and clean flash and wipe data.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wizardwiz:
Ok thanks for that reply
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wizardwiz:
OK one more thing. switching between recent apps .won't let me scroll through the apps
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Master Cylinder:
It's never gonna work ...
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wizardwiz:
BTW, APN isn't working after reboot. Have to restore APN for it to work properly
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jurisquo:
Longtime PD Caf user and very appreciative of your excellent ROM. Thank you.

Would like to try PD11 but cant figure out how to correctly install firmware on both slots. Would you please post steps.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] giga502:
Hate to bump an old comment - but I can't see that this was fixed. Was it?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] aleph.mercury:
thanks so much for this ROM, breathing life into my old pixel.

I recently replaced the screen and battery (by myself : )), it's like a new phone.

everything works fine, there's a little issue with the Chrome browser that's bundled with the app, but it works after you let the play store do it's updates.

magisk works fine, too.

now THIS phone doesn't have a workable TWRP but my crosshatch running pixeldust 10 does lol
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] uilino:
Android Auto crash when connect to car
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wizardwiz:
Canit flash it . used adb and I am getting Total xfer: 0.00x error

I got a message that there's a new update but it won't download.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
Ya 7may2021 pd zip errors when flashing
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
I have uploaded a new build. Pls let me know if it has worked.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wizardwiz:
first thing, thanks a lot for your effort. Really appreciate it. New build still shows the same behaviour. Can't download via updates nor can I flash it even using ADB. same error message.

P.S, this update support dirty flash, right? I mean I don't have to clean flash it ?

checked the log

I:AB zip

Flashing A/B zip to inactive slot: A

I:cp -f /sbin/sh /tmp/sh process ended with RC=0

I:has_legacy_properties: Could not open /tmp/updater: No such file or directory!

I:Legacy property environment not used in updater.

Failed to parse build number in post-build-incremental=6817ce00c7.

Package is for product marlin but expected sailfish
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Dirty flash should work. It is important to remove any PIN or password protection beforehand.

Ota update seems broken. Pls try to manually flash the new build. Ty
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Interesting. I'll try to find a fix..
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wizardwiz:
OK, took the plunge and clean installed. didn't work. installing previous version and restoring data
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
8may2021 gave me an error too... Thank you for the quick response though :)
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Uploading the fixed build now. Wait for approximately 30 min until the download link will work..
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] wizardwiz:
OK, downloaded latest build, this one is working properly. Thanks for the fast fix:)

P.S.

Not sure if it just me but the Cam app keep crashing
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Uninstall app updates from playstore. Then it will work.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
Gotta wait till I get off work to try now :)

Edit: used this link 🔗...

https://sourceforge.net/projects/pi...aosp-sailfish-user-20210508-1126.zip/download

Installs no problem now... Thank you for supporting Google pixel and dark toast 😏
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ledpurple89:
Hi Thanks for this incredible rom, I´ve just installed and it all warks fine. Just one thing, 4g doesn´t wok, only 3g or LTE. Will it be fixed?

Thanks
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Aguys:
No problem for me, maybe try to change APN
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ledpurple89:
Hi!! I´ve also found that laser focus doesn´t work in camera apk. Anybody else has the same issue? thnk
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] orangpelupa:
does this rom give umlimited google photos like stock?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ziouzitsou:
Is this a CAF rom?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Melionix:
Camera app crashes after 10 seconds or so. Haven't updated it. Any ideas?

Edit: Uninstalled updates through Play Store as suggested and it works now. Was 100% sure I didn't have any updates. My apologies.

Edit2: F-Droid just can't find any mirrors. Works fine on my other phone. Anyone else with the same problem?

Edit3: I added the Guardian repo and after that it worked. Weird!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Melionix:
It does not. It identifies as a Pixel 3, unfortunately.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] camray00:
Any luck on bringing face unlock back?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Yep, it works fine on newer builds. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to make new builds for the OG Pixels.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] camray00:
Cool! I can't wait till we get that feature back. Thanks and have a good one man!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
I have uploaded a new build with many fixes and new stuff.

Enjoy ;)
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] christopherjw:
I installed the latest build onto my Pixel but cannot turn on the TalkBack screen reader. Is TalkBack included in this rom? If it is, the accessibility shortcut is broken at the setup screen. Can this be fixed?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
Talkback screen reader is not included by default due to lack of storage space. You can install it from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.marvin.talkback
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
I just have released another build with "APN fix" (30 Sept 2021).
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] christopherjw:
I'm totally blind, so this will be a bit difficult to get someone to help me. Does this come with Google TTS? My thought for now was to flash the rom, and then get someone with vision to help me go through the setup process, enable USB debugging, do an adb install of TalkBack 9, and then enable it. Is there no way to include the screen reader in the zip file? Could you make another zip to flash that contains TalkBack? Ideally, I'd like to do this process independently and have speech at the setup screen.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spezi77:
See two posts above how to get TalkBack running.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] the-blind-bandit:
Could someone tell me how to install Magisk on this ROM, normally I extract the boot image from the zip file and patch it in the magisk app but this zip file obviously works differently because it doesn't have a separate boot.img :unsure:
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] christopherjw:
I managed to get TalkBack running by having someone help me enable USB debugging and then I did adb install for both TalkBack and Google TTS. How do I update the rom without losing my data? Can I boot into twrp and flash the new zip in the same slot without erasing any partitions?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] spiral777:
Working great ty 😊
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] bencollinz:
sorry to necro this but did anyone ever get this for you? I've searched everywhere and can't find it. Failed at extracting the file as well.

edit: after about 7 hours I finally figured out how to extract the file on my own. so if anyone else ever comes across needing it, here you go.

attached and a mirror

21.42 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] davidisflash:
Thanks all who chimed in about the bootloader. Ok, so my using the fastboot was the way to go. Anyone know then why this gave me issue?

1) Went back to stock on May factory image

2) Boot into fastboot (bootloader) mode

3) Downloaded the April factory image I mentioned above and unzipped it

4) fastboot flash bootloader <April_bootloader_file> <-- gives me an error about invalid magic

Do I need to actually go back to *April* stock to revert the bootloader and *then* manually use fastboot commands to flash img, boot, radio and vendor from May release?