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[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
I bought a 64GB one for $50 with a dead battery, then replaced it myself last year. Very good $50, especially since the keyboard cases were going for $15 brand new around that time 😁
[Pixel C Android Development] Brembo109:
Found my Pixel C in a drawer today, it still booted after after almost 2 years in the abyss. Came here to check if there is a new version of the rom and o lord is this thread still going. Crazy. Big thanks to Followmsi and all the other helping hands, you rock. Will flash and test now. BRB 😉
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
lineage-19.0

The AOSP January updates and some lineage changes ..

lineage-19.0-20220110-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- AOSP January 2022 updates

- Latest LineageOS changes

Known issues:

- Camera is not working yet

- Plenty of lineage customizations / settings / bugfixes are still missing !

- SELinux is permissive

- Chrome browser still starts slowly and does not play certain videos.

- Maybe more issues ..

Thanks to @ipdev for the opengapps test packages !

Enjoy Android 12 (y)
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
Seems as smooth as the previous build.

Thank you very very much!
[Pixel C Android Development] octopus90:
I noticed with lineage-19.0 (build 20220110) that I can only connect to wifi 2.4GHz and not 5GHz.

Can somebody confirm this behaviour?
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Sorry, mine easily connects to both 2.4 and 5GHz.
[Pixel C Android Development] Varakh:
Is it me or are you also having troubles dragging desktop icons around and no "Remove" icon pops up in the Android 12 build (latest)?
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Not sure, i'll try and let you know.

Followup: Tried last night. I had no problems removing or moving icons around. It's just you, my friend! :)
[Pixel C Android Development] Varakh:
Weird, I already tried cleaning cache etc. of Trebuchet but still no change.

Installed cleanly btw, so wiped everything before. Took the img and nikgapps for 12.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Not sure why you are having issues. I always dirty flash from the prior version. I use Open Gapps-A12-Full version for Arm 64 devices. Maybe NikeGapps is the problem?
[Pixel C Android Development] Varakh:
@Alxoom33 I wiped and reflashed everything. This time I used OpenGApps and I still experience the very same issue.
[Pixel C Android Development] rauhut:
After some time of consideration after final build of the old version was released I updated from 18.1 to 19.0 yesterday by clean install with NikGApps (Basic, 20211227) and I'm seeing the same as @Varakh: with Trebuchet I can open quick actions menu (like compose e-mail) but neither can move nor remove any icons. What worked for me was changing from Trebuchet to Nova Launcher (no big impact as I use Nova anyhow but had not installed it yet when testing).

In general I'm happy with Lineage 19 so far as being stable and fast, only camera is missed a bit (not that I do many photos but now and then I used it to read QR-codes). Big thanks to @followmsi for keeping our Pixcel C alive.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Not sure why you have that issue, you may want to temporarily turn off any Magisk Modules that you have running, just to check.
[Pixel C Android Development] psbhadola:
Yes. I can confirm same for me. Stuck in 2.4 Ghz. Can't choose 5Ghz manually either.
[Pixel C Android Development] Varakh:
I have no root or Magisk installed. Just the ROM and OpenGApps.
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
I am not sure if it affects dragon but, some have reported issues with the 5 GHz WiFi on some devices.

Had to do with the 5G band range the network runs.

Also some have issues with WPA3 encryption.

I am the same as @Alxoom33, no issues connecting to 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi.

My WiFi networks are Hidden (Not broadcasting the SSID)

WPA2/Personal encryption.

I leave the Channel settings to Auto.

Just checked my dragon is picking up Channel 157 [5785 MHz] (5.785 GHz)

Hope it helps. :)

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
I think this is/was an issue with Trebuchet. :unsure:

I did not have the time to check.

LineageOS Gerrit - android_packages_apps_Trebuchet+branch:lineage-19.0 - Link

Unless you use a config script, OpenGApps Micro and above should remove the stock launcher and install Pixel launcher.

OpenGApps Pico and Nano do not replace the launcher.

OpenGApps Micro, Mini, Full, Stock and Super all replace the stock launcher with Pixel launcher by default.​

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] octopus90:
I had the same problem and could solve it by enabling the "Lock layout" option in the home screen settings - that sounds weird but it worked for me :cool:
[Pixel C Android Development] octopus90:
I had the same idea with the channels and tried it yesterday.

I determined that the channels 36, 40, 44 and 48 work with lineageos 19 - channel 52 and above don't work for me (=> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels#5_GHz_(802.11a/h/j/n/ac/ax)).

Maybe it's a wrong or missing set of country for enabling additional frequencies?

My device connects only with WPA2 (although WPA3 is enabled). But that was also the case with Lineageos 18.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
I am having serious issues with my Dragon. I can still get to the bootloader with the Power and Vol buttons. But, when I reboot to System I only get to the Google splash screen. When I reboot to recovery I only get the LOS splash. I can't get into System or Recovery. This may be a hard brick situation.

Also, ADB and Fastboot do not recognize my device, even though they work fine with my Pixel 2 XL. The ADB and Fastboot problem has been going on for several months, and may involve some microsoft update issue, while the above booting issues are new.

By the way I am using new cables and latest downloaded drivers. So they are not the problem.

So this may be it for my Ye Olde Pixel C.

Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

Alan signing off...
[Pixel C Android Development] brackenhill_mob:
At the risk of asking a stupid question, any debris in the USB C port? The lack of fastboot/adb recognition suggests a bad connection. If no debris ...
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Thanks, I'll take a look and try to clean it out.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
It seems Chromebooks and Pixel C store/read the factory country code the same way.

You can check your default factory country code in termial app like this ..

cat /sys/firmware/vpd/ro/region

If you have Magisk installed pls change country code for testing .. used "US" as example.

/system/bin/resetprop ro.boot.wificountrycode US

On Android 10 we have had DragonParts app to switch wifi country code.

This app is not working on 11 nor 12 .. needs major upgrade.

As well we have init_regions.sh script to read factory country code and apply as "ro.boot.wificountrycode".

If you have Magisk installed the script does not work correctly ..the path of resetprop differs in Android 12.

I have changed this today for next 19.0 build.

If changing wifi country code works you may change /system/build.prop and add ..

ro.boot.wificountrycode=US

In next build, including Magisk resetprop path fix, you will need to add ..

persist.sys.wifi.country_code=US

This will override factory country code accordingly.

Cheers

EDIT: Actually DragonParts works on 11 and 12 .. now you need to reboot to apply changed wifi country code setting.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Today I have tested the new Magisk 24,0 .. seems to work well on Dragon.

You need to install "Universal SafetyNet Fix" modue to pass SafetyNet.

Thanks to @ipdev for his nice Magisk 24.0 thread.

https://xdaforums.com/t/discussion-magisk-the-age-of-zygisk.4393877/

Cheers
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
lineage-19.0

One more build this month ..

lineage-19.0-20220128-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- Fix for hanging Bootanimation

- Re-added DragonParts to change Wifi country code (Settings > System > Advanced)

- Kernel: Wireguard update

Tested with fresh Magisk 24.1 !

Thanks to @ipdev for the opengapps test packages !

Enjoy Android 12 (y)
[Pixel C Android Development] Blackmoth311:
How do I access DragonParts to change WiFi country codes?
[Pixel C Android Development] Fonsocruise:
Which build would you guys recommend for minimal issues? 18.1 or the newest one?
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
18.1 is stable, 19 is still in the works. 19 Mostly camera issues and some workarounds for other bugs.
[Pixel C Android Development] AlfreGarcia98:
Hiii, is there any way or module for removing the useless black gap in the bottom part of the screen? Thanks in advance.
[Pixel C Android Development] Fonsocruise:
Hi I installed the 18.1 build yesterday, but no matter which gapps I use, I can't finish the google set up. It stays on a loop saying: "getting your tablet ready"

It won't pass that point. I tried pico, nano, Nikki and mind your gapps. They all do the same.

What am I doing wrong?! Please...
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Try a clean flash. Wipe user data, wipe system and then flash rom, reboot and flash gapps.
[Pixel C Android Development] Fonsocruise:
which gapps would you recommend?
[Pixel C Android Development] Markeee:
Nano worked perfectly for me after a full system wipe.
[Pixel C Android Development] Fonsocruise:
All good now, I did a clean install again and this time I used NikGapps.

This ROM is pure!
[Pixel C Android Development] b8842dc0:
I have a question about LOS 19 on this ROM. When the first page states that the camera is not working yet, does that mean that the hardware isn't working? Or that the built-in LOS camera app isn't working? In other words, is the camera broken on all camera apps? Thanks!
[Pixel C Android Development] Fonsocruise:
My camera seems to be working fine for the couple short calls I had in Zoom....not sure if it's to do with a long use that the camera eventually crashes? but for short periods of time works.
[Pixel C Android Development] squidgey:
Hello, I've used this thread several times over the past few years to bring my faithful and preferred stalwart android device "back from the brink" and i just wanted to say thank you so much (followmsi, ipdev et al) all for putting the time and expertise into keeping this ROM going. I cannot believe that I have Android 12 running on a 7 year old device. Each time I install a new ROM i'm still so chuffed with the reliability and snappyness of my 'old faithful' Pixel C. I now even have video working in Brave browser, BBC news / sports apps thanks to ipdevs Nvidia codec disable module. Just brilliant stuff guys!

Its like having a brand new tablet again, thanks again, very much appreciated and respect to all!!!!
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
Can you please provide a link to "ipdevs Nvidia codec disable module"
[Pixel C Android Development] squidgey:
Hi EnginEAR,

Sure see the Github page link below for @ipdev's module;

Post in thread '[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][LineageOS][19.0][dragon] -> 2022-01-28' https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-unofficial-lineageos-19-0-dragon-2022-01-28.3591152/post-85282417

Hope this helps. Page 122 of this thread.
[Pixel C Android Development] jadewong:
Anyone experience camera crashing after using zoom or skype for a while? Also, has anyone experienced the screen dims and screen freezes but the pull-down menu works?
[Pixel C Android Development] squidgey:
Using LineageOS 19.0 both of my cameras (front / back) are completely out of action and don't start at all in Zoom, Camera App or Brave Browser chat. So lucky for you yours are working in some way.

Re the screen dimming and freezing I haven't noticed it yet on 19.0, but I got this symptom on 18.1, its like there is a 'greyed-out' overlay over the home screen and nothing releases it. I will try pulling down menu if it happens.
[Pixel C Android Development] jadewong:
Yes, how you explained the 'greyed-out' overlay is exactly what I'm experiencing. Somehow this only happens when running a few heavy-duty apps and the time of release happens if the app crashes. But do see if you can do the pull-down menu because I can always use it but the the 'greyed-out' overlay takes over whenever I try to launch an app or go into settings through it.
[Pixel C Android Development] jadewong:
19 is fast.
[Pixel C Android Development] jadewong:
Portrait pull-down menu has sizing issues and mic is extra soft for some reason. Apps install fine and run smooth
[Pixel C Android Development] Fonsocruise:
Try the 18.1 version of this ROM. Cameras seem to work better. At least for me.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Yes .. the camera "hardware" is not working.

Actually the prebuilt Android 8 camera driver can not be used anymore - due to changes in Android 12.

Maybe this can be fixed with shim libs or some other workarounds .. for sure it will take longer to fix camera on 12 - if possible at all.

On Android 11 and below the camera still works .. there are some buffer issues afer long usage.

Cheers
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
lineage-19.0

As Lineage has still not merged all UI changes and other customizations I have merged "advanced restart menu" and some "buttons" changes myself ..

lineage-19.0-20220213-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- Google security updates -> February 2022

- Patched frameworks/base & apps/PermissionController to support microG

- Latest LineageOS changes

Tested with fresh Magisk 24.1 !

Thanks to @ipdev for the opengapps test packages !

Enjoy Android 12 (y)
[Pixel C Android Development] kings121:
how about tne camera that not working on some device is that fixed in this release?
[Pixel C Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
How's this running? Any bugs? Does it have night light?
[Pixel C Android Development] customrus:
How's the Oreo testing going so far?
[Pixel C Android Development] tux95:
No problems so far on LOS 15. Haven't found very much LOS-features now. Night-Light is working.
[Pixel C Android Development] customrus:
What's the best way to root LOS 15?
[Pixel C Android Development] tux95:
SuperSU 2.82 works. But I don't know, if it's the best way :D
[Pixel C Android Development] johnbravado:
I was having same issue except with the AOSP. So i do not know if this is your issue as well. but what did it for me was go into TWRP -> Settigns and check Use rrm -rf instead of formatting

i dont know what that does, but i checked that and redid the install procedure and bam booted right up no issues.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
The second BETA release of Android Oreo .. "lineage-15.0"

Actually it's still AOSP with LineageOS bootanimation :)

A few little Lineage specific changes have been done already .. mainly under the hood.

This one I did test myself .. first with fresh factory-reset - all fine.

Then I did try to use my old 7.1.2 LineageOS backup .. but no luck to get it running.

Switched to current AOSP backup and voila - no problems.

lineage-15.0-20170902-UNOFFICIAL-dragon-followmsi.zip

Pls use Opengapps from here .. new version from today.

open_gapps-arm64-8.0-stock-20170902-UNOFFICIAL.zip

Pls use the following config file as example ..

.gapps-config-dragon

The "lineage-15.0" kernel has been uploaded to LineageOS Github ..

https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_google_dragon/tree/lineage-15.0

The dragon device tree is ready too .. for the current lineage-15.0 sources.

https://github.com/followmsi/android_device_google_dragon/tree/lineage-15.0

As there will be much more (general) LineageOS changes for Oreo I will wait a bit longer to upload the device tree to LineageOS Github.

Like said before .. no need to rush anyway !

Enjoy :p
[Pixel C Android Development] AmazingToast:
Has anyone tried Magisk 14.0 on LOS 14.1 for Pixel C? Does it still cause a bootloop and does Magisk Hide work?
[Pixel C Android Development] 12paq:
No. However, on Msi's ASOP 8.0.0 and his exceed -o- kernel, Magisk 14.0 works and passes all safety checks.

I flashed Magisk last and got into a TWRP loop. Flashing the exceed -o- kernel again, made everything boot and work with full Magisk pass. This same process worked for me on 7.1.2 roms. Try this: to stop the TWRP loop after flashing Magisk, flash the kernel (for your android version) again. Then kernel and Magisk are both installed and working fine. Good luck.
[Pixel C Android Development] parakleet:
Stuck on Google screen in boot, am I making Newb mistake? Probably

Wiped and formatted all data gone

TWRP 3.0.2-23

Files from your post.

FLashed Lineage

Flashed gapps

reboot

any ideas?

Again I am thinking im just missing something
[Pixel C Android Development] frauhottelmann:
Vendor.img?
[Pixel C Android Development] parakleet:
Ill try it.

usually though I just get a warning saying it is out of date
[Pixel C Android Development] NYCHitman1:
You need to update the vendor.img or else you'll get stuck at the splash screen.
[Pixel C Android Development] parakleet:
Vendor.img it is.

Give that man a cigar

Thanks
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
11 days later ...

lineage-15.0-20170913-UNOFFICIAL-dragon-followmsi.zip

Pls use Opengapps from here .. new version from today.

open_gapps-arm64-8.0-stock-20170913-UNOFFICIAL.zip

Pls use the following config file as example ..

.gapps-config-dragon

Using the normal LineageOS installer now ...

Enjoy :p

EDIT:

The "normal" installer still produces "error 7" warning message ..

Uploaded "my" version with working installer.
[Pixel C Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
Does this build have night light? It disappeared on the last one:(
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Yes .. back again .. the last relase was using "official" sources for testing.

This release is using "unofficial" sources .. with more changes for testing ... etc.

NightNode can be merged into official lineageos sources soon ..

Sorry for the night light confusion ...

Cheers
[Pixel C Android Development] Mother_Teresa:
I tried upgrading to oreo and lost twrp. Reflashed twrp and (encrypted) data folder made me format and in the end this recent lineage beta saved the day as it did not give me errors in sideload and was easy twrp flashing. Now I am back so thanks for the files and instructions.

Trying to learn from my mistake I want to backup in recovery, of course the data folder not there.

How to fix it and if I can, need I redownload all again?

Thanks
[Pixel C Android Development] dafresh:
can i use the september vendor.img from oreo factory image for linageos 14.1 ?
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Pls use V2 version of TWRP .. for Oreo.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-c/development/twrp-3-0-2-0v16-t3400503

This way you should be able to backup data again.
[Pixel C Android Development] AlfreGarcia98:
Nothing about this???
[Pixel C Android Development] AlfreGarcia98:
What is that module exactly for? What was the problem before?
[Pixel C Android Development] squidgey:
Hello, this module disables / toggles between the Nvidea hardware codec and enables the software video codec, i beleive. Once the module is enabled in Magisk you can togg;le between each codec, for example there is some slight quality loss in youtube, netflix etc using the sofware codec so you may wish to re-enable the h/w codec for a long movie. Also it resolves the issue of embedded browser (Brave, Chrome) videos not working and in certain news apps etc when using the Nvidea h/w codec.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
pls check again in next build.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Just rename or remove /vendor/lib/libnvomx.so and reboot system to switch to software video codec.
[Pixel C Android Development] kings121:
is there a fix for no sound while making calls?
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
LineageOS 18.1 - Final build - part 2

While working on 19.0 I have made some last changes for 18.1 sources too.

Let's include them into another final 18.1 build ..

lineage-18.1-20220216-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- Google security updates -> February 2022

- Re-added DragonParts to change Wifi country code (Settings > System > Advanced)

- Re-Added NavigationBarModeGesturalOverlay

- Minor device and kernel changes

- Patched frameworks/base & apps/PermissionController to support microG

- Latest LineageOS changes for Android 11

Enjoy :p
[Pixel C Android Development] TheBassDude:
So what version of GApps are we liking for Lineage 19.0? I'd always just used OpenGApps but that's not available for Android 12 ROMs. I'm not familiar with all the other packages like MindTheGapps, NikGApps, BiTGApps, or FlameGApps. Anybody have one they prefer?
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
I use OpenGApps.

followmsi always talks me into building unofficial OpenGApps untill they are released. 🙃​

See Post # 2,515 Link

The 20211218 MOD versions include updated permissions.​

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] TheBassDude:
Thanks so much! Was gonna just try a couple and see. First attempt was with MindTheGapps and ended up bootlooping. Tried with the OpenGApps you linked to and it worked like a charm!
[Pixel C Android Development] Markeee:
Running 18.1 I don't know its just me or if its some known issue or something but for some reason my power button won't work to turn off or reboot my tab but it works fine to turn the unit on and wake up the screen ?
[Pixel C Android Development] Fonsocruise:
I paired my PS4 controller but it doesn't work. Have you got a fix for this? It pairs fine but it doesn't do anything...

Any suggestions?
[Pixel C Android Development] Everio9000:
Going to my 7th year with my Pixel C first time I plan to get another tablet or Chromebook. I'm running stock 8.1 but when battery is lower 85%/90% it's a massive laggy experience and I cannot use it.

Just I wonder if exist any Custom ROM that allows use Pixel C no matter how many charge battery it's.
[Pixel C Android Development] brackenhill_mob:
@Everio9000 This one ;) It's brilliant IMHO
[Pixel C Android Development] heyChristo:
I agree, this tablet is still great and has a lot of potential, however I have one particular non-Rom related nuisance with it. The wi-fi bandiwth is horrible. As I add more 4k content to my plex library, this thing can't even keep up even when sitting near the router. Are their any tricks to improve wifi bandwith on this tablet? It has been an issue since the beginning but just wanted to see what everyone else is doing if anything.
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
This tablet wasn't designed to play 4k content. Probably not a wifi issue at all. I haven't tested too much but after my last hacks update, I was playing 4k videos without issue. Again, I briefly tested. Maybe try and report back? https://xdaforums.com/t/pixel-c-performance-modifications.4297021/
[Pixel C Android Development] Everio9000:
Thank you. I flashed it and installed it perfectly. I own the Pixel C since 2015 and last chance I give it because running stock or another Custom ROM my Pixel C doesn't work with less 90% battery charge.

I did a full battery charge and now I'm typing using it and at the moment it's working fine but battery charge is 100% now.
[Pixel C Android Development] brackenhill_mob:
Sounds like your battery stats may be messed up. There is an app that lets you reset them - I haven't used it for years so can't remember what is was called (Better Battery Stats maybe?). HTH