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[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Sorry .. already running Oreo.

Did you check logcat ?

Anything related ?

Battery stats .. a lot of "miscellaneous" ?

Did you try with factory reset too ?

Cheers
[Pixel C Android Development] xda_jm:
Checked logcat, nothing suspicious.

No "miscellaneous" in Battery stats. Only android-system using more battery than usual (from memory).

And no - I will not do a factory reset? Why? I don't do many special things, and have barely games on it.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Taking a backup first and start from scratch may help to solve your battery problem.

Even you have not much apps installed.

Maybe you install latest gapps over your current installation .. solves sometimes strange issues.

No idea what is causing your problem .. seems not to be a general problem.

There were no dragon device related changes.

Had to update the kernel sources and changed the vendor image, that's all.

Still need to play with Oreo .. to get some things tested.

Not sure when I will go back to Nougat .. but once back I will try to replicate your issue.

Sorry ... can't help you better now.
[Pixel C Android Development] xda_jm:
No worries. I'll figure something out ... :)
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Let's start with first (BETA) release of Android Oreo .. "lineage-15.0"

lineage-15.0-20170828-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

lineage-15.0-20170828-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip.md5sum

Pls use Opengapps from here ..

open_gapps-arm64-8.0-stock-20170823-UNOFFICIAL.zip

Pls use the following config file as example ..

.gapps-config-dragon

Pls read this link below to have a better understanding of the opengapps config file - if needed at all.

https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Advanced-Features-and-Options

Did not test this ROM myself .. not yet - but soon !

The "lineage-15.0" kernel is ready to be uploaded to LineageOS Github .. will do this in the next days.

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

The dragon device tree will need some small changes .. overlays, fstab .. but not much to do here.

But no need to rush anyway ..

As I know it's not sure when Lineage will start to build official Oreo ROMs.

Enjoy :p

EDIT:

The LineageOS installer script for Oreo is still very basic and does include all the various "asserts".

To prevent error 7 inside TWRP I have made a new package using "my" installer ..

lineage-15.0-20170828-UNOFFICIAL-dragon-followmsi.zip

This version should not produce any Error 7 messages ..
[Pixel C Android Development] liam_davenport:
[MENTION=5480152]followmsi[/MENTION] Getting Error 7 When Trying To install. On OPR6 Bootloader And Latest O TWRP, Attached A Recovery Log In Case You Can See What The Problem Is

View attachment recovery.log
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Have a look here ..

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2522762

But I made a new version quickly ..

My "edit" from above ...

The LineageOS installer script for Oreo is still very basic and does include all the various "asserts".

To prevent error 7 inside TWRP I have made a new package using "my" installer ..

lineage-15.0-20170828-UNOFFICIAL-dragon-followmsi.zip

This version should not produce any Error 7 messages ..
[Pixel C Android Development] liam_davenport:
Thanks bro installed perfectly :good: Also thx for the tut some good info :D
[Pixel C Android Development] rkjnsn:
Thanks for the pointer to the repo. I sent a merge request.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
LineageOS 18.1

The monthly security updates ..

lineage-18.1-20210505-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- Google Security updates -> May 2021

- Backport of Wifi-Display (Miracast) for Android 11

- Patched frameworks/base to support microG

- Latest LineageOS changes for Android 11

Enjoy :p
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Very nice!
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
Anyone else notice the quick settings are too narrow to fit the icons and text together? Doesn't seem to matter which screen zoom I try, the layout is just wrong. It's usable, but looks weird.
[Pixel C Android Development] Robot Ross:
Awesome ROM! Installed it today and everything is running really well (Had to use Nik Gapps because of the MindTheGapps bug, but can't tell the difference myself!)

Only one caveat is Chrome opening slowly, but other than that it's a really stable ROM!

Edit: Noticed an oddity with the YouTube app in that the max resolution seems to be capped at 1080p despite the Pixel C having a 1440p display. Not really that major, but would be nice if the cap could be raised to accommodate for this.
[Pixel C Android Development] Talktofrank:
Really cool ROM, makes it as though the device came out last year and not >5 Years ago.

A few gripes I have currently:

-Chrome opening slow

-Youtube playback is sometimes very choppy, seems to be only on 1080p60hz videos, if you change the resolution manually to 720p60hz, its fine.

-If you lower the brightness to 0, the screen turns off completely (at least a flashlight shone at the screen did not reveal any images) -> can be easily avoided if you know about it, but still a hassle.

If I can be of assistance by providing logs or similar, hit me up.
[Pixel C Android Development] Vartom:
Run test 3D Mark API Overhead for checking Vulkan.
[Pixel C Android Development] Mickey Padge:
Great ROM so far, but how to get Netflix in HD? Need Widevine L1, maybe special APK, or ROM modification?
[Pixel C Android Development] _benedict_:
Does anyone else encounter the problem that widgets are impossible to move or remove? When trying to select one with a long press, the screen starts to flicker :/
[Pixel C Android Development] frauhottelmann:
You can't. Google revoked it.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
LineageOS 18.1

The monthly security updates ..

lineage-18.1-20210609-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- Google Security updates -> June 2021

- Backport of Wifi-Display (Miracast) for Android 11

- Patched frameworks/base to support microG

- Latest LineageOS changes for Android 11

Enjoy :p
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
Add this to end of /system/build.prop ---> "sys.display-size=2560x1800" ... without the """" . I have all kinds of wild hacks that sometime has "Chrome" in our Pixel C opening websites faster than my 3.8ghz laptop (rare but have to have good signal). I plan to create a thread soon because my Pixel C is handling top tier video games without a hiccup, too good not to share..stay posted romers.
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
Known issue..try another launcher..nova..problem fixed.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Nova 7 Beta launcher is excellent!
[Pixel C Android Development] _benedict_:
OK. Could be worth listing it in the known issues in post 1.
[Pixel C Android Development] Robot Ross:
This is a good step in the right direction (doing some googling around that line in build.prop does show that it works for other devices!), however didn't seem to solve it on the Pixel C. Seems like for whatever reason, the YouTube app is defaulting to using AVC instead of VP9 which is what limits the quality (AVC is hard limited to 1080p).

@followmsi any idea what might cause this?
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
@followmsi Just saw the 6.9.21 build in OP. Must have missed your message. Last week was crazy busy. Set up fine with stock Gapps. Running w/o incident.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
New build still running great! Any chance of this becoming official at some point? Before my pixel C dies? :-) :-)
[Pixel C Android Development] espacesimo1:
thank you i am very happy

i made a video how to update s7 edge to lineage os 18.1 from phone without a computer
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
Just posted this. Honestly it's a close to 30% performance increase. Enjoy https://xdaforums.com/t/pixel-c-performance-modifications.4297021/
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
Anyone find a fix to the slow "Chrome" loading issue? That's the last bug to make this tablet perfect.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Chrome loads pretty nicely on my device. Maybe your slow loading cause by other programs running in background?
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
I've been using the Nicgapps since day 1. This isssue is known since day 1. It's a kind of hard freeze when chrome is opened, sometimes. If i'm going back and forth from chrome only, seems like no issue. Once I start jumping from app to app and go back to chrome, that is when the issue arises. Sometimes it's a few seconds..sometimes close to 10. Known issue. Are you using Nicgapps?
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Try Opengapps test for A 11. Might solve your issues.
[Pixel C Android Development] Robot Ross:
Have just tried on my device.

No effect on Chrome opening time. And it breaks the Google account login.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
That's strange. Which package did you flash?

I haven't had either of those issues. Something else may be at issue.

What Magisk modules do you use?
[Pixel C Android Development] Robot Ross:
Stock.

Nano doesn't break Google account login, but also doesn't include everything I use regularly, including Chrome.

Stock may have an affect on the Chrome opening time, but I can't say for sure as again, the Google account login is entirely broken and thus I can't give a fair comparison.

No Magisk modules here - no Magisk at all in fact. Pretty much bone stock.
[Pixel C Android Development] rainman74:
The Google login is not broken here, neither on Nano nor on Stock. OpenGapps v11 test.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
I'm using OpenGapps A11 Stock test gapps, My google login is fine.As I said before, you probably have other issues. Best solution would be to do a full factory reset and erase all data on your device. Start up and clean flash with OpenGapps Stock.
[Pixel C Android Development] Robot Ross:
Already done. No effect, full clean install of LOS 18.1 (june build) for Pixel C 64GB (UK spec) - Nothing else flashed, just ROM and Gapps.

No other Gapps package has this problem, just OpenGapps.

Currently running the latest MindTheGapps build on my device.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Strange. But if it works for you...
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
I tried. Same issue. Went back to nicgapps. Honestly, still seams like a gapps issue. I miiiightttt try mindthegapps but at this point nicgapps and opengapps have the same chrome loading slow (sometimes). I have only tried core/nano packages.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Sounds like it's strictly a chrome issue. Did you try on Chrome Beta or Canary build?
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
Yeah, it probably is strictly a chrome issue. Remember our pixel c has some "chrome book" code in the kernel from my understanding. That IMHO is the problem. Maybe @followmsi could explain this a little better. Any who, thanks, will keep trying to fix this problem. I have not tried any chrome beta version or canary.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Try Firefox, or preferably Firefox Beta. Loads much faster than Chrome.
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
I'm running firefox nightly developer version or whatever they call it now. It's cool but chrome is way way faster. This is parallel to "arm" arch. Firefox is my goto on x86 and is comparable speed wise. The arm version of firefox is booty IMHO. Even with that sometimes lag, its still way faster. Thanks for your suggestion!
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
I do not remember the full story..

Pixel C was intended to be released with ChromeOS.

Something went wrong so Google reverted back to Android.

As a result, we have a ChromeOS/Android half-breed. 🙃

Did not work with ChromeOS, was not designed for Android.

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
Followmsi mentioned this in a reply to my question about the codecs.

Post 2,322 - Link

And in his next post.

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
@ax562

@Alxoom33

Had time for a little testing of browser opening time.

Set as default browser app and opened the app a few times before recording times.

Time was recorded using a stopwatch app on a different device.

Time listed is the fastest of three.

Chrome v91.0.4472.120

17.1 seconds.

Always loaded with the ads/suggestions populated.

Chrome Dev v93.0.4557.2

9.2 seconds.

Would load before the ads/suggestions populated.

Brave v1.26.74

1.7 seconds.

DuckDuckGo v5.89.1

1.8 seconds.

Note:

- The built in browser was disabled and cache/data for the built in browser was cleared.

- Browser apps were installed/updated from PlayStore.

I got the version(s) Google sets to my user account.

Chrome - Link

Chrome Dev - Link

Brave - Link

DuckDuckGo - Link

It did not seem to make a difference if the default browser was active and/or what browser was set as default.

Google Bits.

Google 12.25.5.23.arm64 Beta

Android System WebView 91.0.4472.120 Beta

Google Play services 21.21.16 (150406-378233385) Beta

Tested using:

crDroidAndroid-11.0-20210626-dragon-v7.7.zip

open_gapps-arm64-11.0-nano-20210622-UNOFFICIAL_TEST.zip

app-debug.apk (Magisk Canary)

Magisk - Canary - GitHub - Link

I run personal builds for testing.

You can find info and links for my test builds of crDroid and OpenGApps in the [ROM][flo|deb][UNOFFICIAL][LineageOS 18.1] -> 2021-06-10 thread.

Post 3,461 - Link

Second note:

I normally use Brave.

It has been a while since I ran a Chromium build.

Checking out and building Chromium for Android - chromium.googlesource.com - Link​

When I get time, I will sync the source and make a build to test.

- I am guessing it will be as quick or quicker than Brave.

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Will have to grab logs and see what is going on. :rolleyes:

Cheers all. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Very nice. I love Brave browser, but I am not able to play videos. Any particular settings that you use?
[Pixel C Android Development] ax562:
Dopeness. Let me know if you need any help. Are you on github?
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
I never actually tested video in browser(s).. 🙃

Since I am using the Nvidia Hardware codec.

Only tested the browser opening speed. ;)

Still have the video/codec issue with browser. :(

Just checked YouTube, videos are playing in Brave.

m.youtube.com a bit pixilated.

Both Netflix and HBO Now try to open the app.

I was able to log into Netflix in Brave but, playback opens in the app.

HBO Now, will not let me log in using Brave, instead it kicks me to PlayStore to install the app.

Netflix app is installed, HBO Now is not.​

Other sites like BBC News, sky News, ..

Video will not play. :(

Post 2,302 - Link

I made a quick Magisk Module to revert to software codec.

GitHub - Link

Overlays a zero byte file.​

Reverting to software decoding fixed playing in browser but, the Netflix and YouTube app suffered.

Lower resolution and/or a bit pixilated.

Did not check video in other apps.

If you are using a browser, enable the module and reboot.

The module will force software decoding.​

If you want to sit down, watch Netflix (or something else) using a dedicated app, disable the module and reboot.

You will be back to hardware decoding.​

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
I am always in need of help/search of knowlage.

Problem is I do not always know what I need help with. :p

I am ip (ipdev99) on GitHub. - Link

Cheers. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Thanks, the Module working. But the sound is a little choppy. I guess that happens without the codecs. Thank you!
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
LineageOS 18.1

The monthly security updates ..

lineage-18.1-20210708-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- Google Security updates -> July 2021

- Backport of Wifi-Display (Miracast) for Android 11

- Patched frameworks/base to support microG

- Latest LineageOS changes for Android 11

Enjoy :p
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Thanks for all your work !
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Thank you! Running great!
[Pixel C Android Development] wireroot:
Feasibility of Miracast backport for Pixel 4a

Hi @followmsi,

I hope it is not too bold to post my wish in this thread.

I came across your posts about your successful backport of Miracast when searching for the term on Pixel devices, i.e. the Pixel 4a. I am not an Android developer myself and that is why I am asking for your estimate/judgment:

Do you think it is feasible for a LineageOS device maintainer to port Miracast back onto a Pixel 4a?

If yes, could you please provide some code references so that a developer can pick up work from there?

Thank you in advance for your answer and also thank you for all the time you invested in maintaining an out-of-support Android device!

Best wishes,

wireroot
[Pixel C Android Development] Tuxianer1988:
Hey,

first a big thank you for the port to my Pixel C it is so nice to see this thing running wiht the latest version of Android.

One thing I noticed was that on occasion the screen looks like has an overlay and I cannot scroll left or right anymore. The only move I can make is upwards for the recent app drawer and downwards to get to the settings. Beyond that the screen is again blocked with an overlay.

Any idea how I can fix that or how I could find out what is interfering there?

thx
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Here you can find the sources for the backport of "standard" miracast in Lineage-18.1 ..

Commits · followmsi/platform_frameworks_av

Contribute to followmsi/platform_frameworks_av development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

"Standard" version seems to work well on Tegra and Exynos devices.

Normally QCOM devices do have custom WifiDisplay / Miracast implementation.

Good luck !
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
I noticed this also. I don't know what it is, but if connect a mouse the cursor changes to the pointing finger near the middle of the screen like there is an invisible button there. Clicking it dismisses the overlay thing.
[Pixel C Android Development] Tuxianer1988:
Thanks for the hint.

Next time I will connect my mouse and start the search around the middle of the screen. I do assume however that this resolved the issue for the single occurance - right? - and not permanently?

Lg
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
Right, it deals with it temporarily. Just today I tried tapping the screen near the middle and got it to go away. Might have gotten lucky with my aim, I'm not sure how large the target is.
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
Just want to say a big thank you to @followmsi for their efforts in keeping this tablet alive. I've got a Tab S6 and it's crazy how much faster it can be at multitasking... but I keep coming back to the Pixel C. It's fundamentally a more thought-out experience, held back by poor choices and paltry features, and somehow more enjoyable to use (well, when it's working).
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
LineageOS 18.1

The monthly security updates ..

lineage-18.1-20210804-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- Google Security updates -> August 2021

- Backport of Wifi-Display (Miracast) for Android 11

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

- Latest LineageOS changes for Android 11

Enjoy :p
[Pixel C Android Development] nation888888:
Lineage needs a clean install. TWRP Wipe System data leave the internal. If your installing gapps be sure to resize system partition first. Always boot to recovery for each step.
[Pixel C Android Development] minieod:
i literally have no clue when my post was even made, or why you’re replying to it

it’s from at least 3 years ago

This is my first post in over 2 years
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Thanks for the update The flash went without issues.
[Pixel C Android Development] Elektron60:
Thank you for continue this ROM.

I have installed it yesterday and it looks good.

My first issue: I can not move or stretch the widgets.

I fond it: With "HW-Overlays disable" seems to be working.
[Pixel C Android Development] Elektron60:
I try to set the Layout from the Hardware Keyboard to german. But it does not work. Can anybody help?

The old install was working correct.
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
LineageOS 18.1

The monthly security updates ..

lineage-18.1-20210909-UNOFFICIAL-dragon.zip

Changes:

- Google Security updates -> September 2021

- Backport of Wifi-Display (Miracast) for Android 11

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

- Latest LineageOS changes for Android 11

Enjoy :p
[Pixel C Android Development] b1ggjoe:
Hi there!

I'm currently running "Pixel Experience" on my Pixel C...looking to move to Lineage and try it out. It looks like Magisk and GApps isn't included in this ROM, correct?

If so, can you please provide links where I can download them from?

Thanks!

BJ
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Hi friend. Search for Opengapps test.
[Pixel C Android Development] ipdev:
LineageOS does not include GApps or Magisk.

It does include adbd (run an adb shell as root).

It is not a good idea or recommended to include Magisk in a custom rom build.

Magisk - Installation Instructions - GitHub.io - Link

Use the Patching Images or Custom Recovery option.​

Official downloads are hosted on GitHub.

Magisk - Releases - GitHub - Link

Magisk - Canary - GitHub - Link

Notes:

John removed all the MagiskHide goodies going forward.

Magisk v23 is the last official release that will contain what was MagiskHide.

[Release 23.0] - GitHub - Link

From John Wu.

State of Magisk: 2021 [medium.com] - Website - Link

Search back though the last month or two in the General Magisk thread for more information.

Magisk General Support / Discussion - xdaThread] - Link

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OpenGApps...

Pixel C is an arm64 device.

Lineage 18.x is an Android 11 build.

Official Downloads.

OpenGApps [opengapps.org] - Website - Link

SourceForge - Website - Link

Unofficial / Personal Builds.

[ROM][flo|deb][UNOFFICIAL][LineageOS 18.1] -> 2021-09-10 - xdaThread - Post # 3,267 - Link

[GAPPS][DAILY] Open GApps for Android; All Android Versions & Devices - xdaThread - Post # 7,063 - Link

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Cheers. :cowboy:
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Has been working great. A good improvement over August bulid.
[Pixel C Android Development] Huzaifa7755:
Does this ROM support Widevine L1? If not is there any ROM that does support it or anyway to watch netflix in HD?
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
I honestly don''t believe does but I really don't know. However keep in mind this is a 5-year old device.

When I want to watch Netflix in HD I look at my 55 inch Samsung 4K Smart TV and I get really beautiful hd picture. I don't watch HD on my tablet as although it was wonderful technology in 2016, by today's standard it is old, slow and ancient.
[Pixel C Android Development] Huzaifa7755:
Lol I don't use my TV at all I prefer watchin on handheld devices like my Pixel C that has a very crisp 2560x1800 screen :)
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Well enjoy my friend! But with a small amount of RAM that we have with a pixel c and the circa 2016 processor, your your picture quality and ability to stream are limited. I love this device but it is near the end of the line for my trusty pixel C.
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Haha! My kids also love to watch on the small screen 🤣 I prefer something much bigger than that for my entertainment.I think it has to do with our generations and eyesight, Lol!
[Pixel C Android Development] followmsi:
Google Drive Security Update

Google Drive applied security updates on September 13th.

For this reason the access links for my shared folders have been changed.

The links on the first page and for the last build have been already updated.

Pls find new link below ..

dragon - Google Drive

drive.google.com

Cheers (y)
[Pixel C Android Development] yhvo2gt9:
It seems that automatic brightness stopped working on my Pixel C after I installed this update. Anyone else seeing this issue?
[Pixel C Android Development] Alxoom33:
Sorry, I havn't noticed this issue.