yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ascian:
I haven't used a Custom ROM since PN went under, but I'm having a some issues with this one. I wiped and did a clean install, but it's just not smooth. A lot of hitching, wallpaper staying black, a lot of what seems like animation caching, Google Pay suddenly wants me to input my pattern, even when the phone is unlocked (this could be a newer 8.1 issue, but I can't find a way to disable it and stock w/root didn't have this issue) and now I can't restart my phone, it just hangs on "Android is starting" even after a dirty flash. Jsut started after a week or two of use for no apparent reason. Not trying to pile on, but just airing my experience and looking for input I might be missing. Cheers!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] m.a.s.e:
if you are coming from dead PN, you need to first upgrade to stock 8.1 with new Vendor, and then jump to this one.

i came from PN as well, this ROM has been smooth.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ascian:
Yes, I did all that. Followed instructions on slots and TWRP, etc. I assumed that was implied, but of course it isn't. :p

It finally did reboot, but then any active app would just crash. So I started anew, wiped and maybe third time is the charm.

Edit: Apparently the hang was caused by using fingerprint to unlock on initial boot. Boo! We'll see on the rest.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Old Man Dave:
I'd recommend it if you like the blue accent look!!! it's an awesome theme!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AllusionPDX:
Is this going to be updated for the new security patch? Also is there any chance at adding a slim recents option and screen saver pixel switcher ala pixel dust?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Akomack:
Their gerrit has been pretty active recently, so I'll assuming something will drop relatively soon. Smart pixels should be added, it's all in the open section of the gerrit still though.

Review.Firehound.org
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AllusionPDX:
Oooooh thanks for that. Didn't know about that link. Very useful!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ohms139:
Anyone else having an issue with the hotspot? It connects to it but has no data flow. My provider is T-Mobile... Any help would be great.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tutusinghsohi:
I have the same issue (also on T-Mobile). Some kind soul replied to the same question I asked a few days ago. I haven't been able to test it yet to see if it works or not, hopefully it'll work for you.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76138268&postcount=417
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ohms139:
Thanks but it didn't seem to work...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rezokrazy22:
Help

After what I would consider extensive research this is the rom I have decided would be best on my Marlin. The last time I was rooting and installing roms was back in the days of the rezound and one the the early galaxy notes, times were much simpler. So, I am coming from a fully stock 8.1 freshly unlocked bootloader by the man who shall not be named. Is there anyone who can pm me a well typed process of how I would go about installing this as my daily driver? While not necessary, it would even be greatly appreciated if you had some free remote connection service and could take the reigns while I sit back, as this now seems a bit overly complicated and I would just like to take all precautions as to not mess up my phone :p . Well all help is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Am willing to donate for beer. :good:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
It's not that hard, once you get the hang of it :D

I'll send you a PM...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Phalanx7621:
Firehound.org site in OP is down.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ohms139:
Has anyone tried the WiFi Hotspot on their phone? I still cannot get it to work despite tutusinghsohi suggestion.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
ROM Update!

FireHound v4.6

(See changelog(s) below)

Sorry for such a long delay in updates, a lot has been going on. We are just now getting around to

the May update, even though June will be in the next week or so. I guess better late than never...

OP has been updated, you can also download from AFH

Was flashed over previous build without incident, see update instructions below.

If you have any problems, please do a Clean Install before reporting any issues.

Current Vendor Image: OPM4.171019.016.B1 (May) Link

Flash the vendor using TWRP or via fastboot:

fastboot flash vendor vendor-marlin-opm4.171019.016.b1.img --slot all

How to Update

:

Make sure you are on May vendor

Reboot to TWRP recovery

Tap Reboot and check your slot, then reboot the other slot

(If you're on slot A, reboot to slot B, or vice versa)

Reboot Recovery

Flash the ROM.zip (tap back arrow)

Flash TWRP installer.zip

Reboot Recovery

(This will boot back to the original slot, where the ROM was just installed)

Flash GApps.zip (tap back arrow)

Flash Magisk.zip (optional)

Reboot System

ROM Changelog

FireHound v4.6

Changelog:

- May Security Patches

- Removed foreground boost CPUSet

- Fixed default theme in Styles(default was Blue but it showed Teal)

- Proper Expanded Desktop implementation

- Fixed white background for QS Edit panel with Dark theme

- Merged translations in all repo's

- Ability to restrict data/wifi usage for each app

- Cellular Tile will now show Data Usage too

- Fixed padding on Brightness Buttons

- Added Smart Pixels feature

- Added an option to dismiss notifications with left/right swipe on the FP sensor

- Fixed overlapping of Clock with Custom Carrier Label

- Huge improvments to berry to theme all drawables as well

- Fixed Media Cover Art toggle in Ashes

- Added Sim Toggles in Settings for devices supporting it

Device Changelog

- Removed Hardware Key binding option (we don't have anyway)

- Add Smart Pixels

- Updated Kernel
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] boostedduece:
Downloading now, thanks for the update, been running since 4.0 without having to wipe data:good:

Also, what is the correct way to restore a system image made with twrp?

It always bootlooped in the past when restoring backups in twrp.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jstoik:
Ah, yeah, I've run into that issue with certain phone/ROM combinations before too. The trick — at least it worked for me — is to make sure you select System Image rather than System when generating the backup in the first place.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] webb69:
thankyou

This is one of the best operating systems I've used even though I havnt used that many this one will always top my list I might be a little bias but this has everything and more than one needs for an OS I just wanted to thank the people who designed this and let others know to try this as it is one of the best on the market.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] buzzywuzzy:
Really enjoyed this ROM, amazing features! Unfortunately, once again I had to go back to stock after the crackling noise artifacts came back to haunt me. Someone told me months ago that it had been patched in crDroid but not LOS based ROMs such as this. If someone could come up with a concrete solution, I'd love to give this ROM another go.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Akomack:
What crackling noise are you speaking of? I haven't noticed any on any ROM. CrDroid is LOS based also btw.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
"crackling noise artifacts"? I'm not sure what that means...

I use this ROM quite a bit and don't have any issues that make it unusable. Have you tried crDroid, or any other custom ROMs, to see if the issue persists?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] markgnarza:
what is the new Smart Pixels feature?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Disables a certain amount of pixels, with a list preference, on the screen to conserve battery, it can also shift the pixels to help prevent "burn-in"
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Jinded:
Has anyone gotten the "swipe fingerprint to dismiss notifications" feature to work? For me the setting disables itself as soon as I back out of the Gestures menu
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] HACK3DANDR0ID:
So far i got to the Boot Anima, and someone did a great job! Thanks for your Marlin Support and Keep up the great werk!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] buzzywuzzy:
I used both the unofficial LOS port and crDroid in the past and they both had the issue, however someone PMed me and said that it was a bug and had been patched in crDroid. I went to BenzoRom for a while because that was the only ROM that didn't have the issue, but that ROM gave me a lot of performance issues. Basically, in certain apps (not all apps strangely enough) the audio would come through with lots of noise/tiny skips/lags that would sound really awful. I didn't test everything, but Soundcloud, Pocket Camp and Pokemon Go were all affected. YouTube and Netflix were fine. Can't remember if Chrome had it. I even installed a third party client for SoundCloud which didn't have the issue. Not to mention it wasn't an issue on stock or Benzo so it's not hardware. The person who PMed me said it may have something to do with the mixer_paths.xml but I don't know. Any fix for this or is it just me? I really love the ROM!

EDIT: Here is an audio file of what the artifacts sound like (this isolated, I only hear this when playing audio in SoundCloud or other apps like some games

https://dbr.ee/pWDe

Again, do not have this problem on Stock or Benzo, only on LOS based ROMs

EDIT 2: With further investigation, I realized that the audio does not have the artifacts when Magisk is uninstalled. Does anyone know of any sort of patch to fix this with magisk? When I had BenzoRom, I had Magisk installed and did not have this issue. Really need to get this sorted out.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Which version of Magisk do you use? Do you have any audio mods installed, like Viper4Android?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] buzzywuzzy:
No, I don't use any audio mods. I'm running the latest stable build v16. I can confirm that the issue is not present when the ROM is first installed, only after flashing Magisk. Does this have something to do with the vendor image?

EDIT: Also, for the time being should I just install the ROM with SuperSU and SuHide for now or just live without root?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
That's the same version I use, and don't have any issues, but I only use Amazon Music and/or YouTube. I have no need of anything else, lol

Are you using Magisk "hide"? (I don't use that either) I don't know if SuperSU works anymore, I haven't used that in a while, but you're certainly welcome to try it.

[MENTION=614507]razorloves[/MENTION] and I talked about this, he doesn't see where Magisk or the vendor would cause the problem, can you get us a log?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] buzzywuzzy:
I was using hide, but not on all the apps (I was using it on Pocket Camp and POGO but not SoundCloud). I think it must have to do with the mixer_paths.xml or something. Sorry about the logs, I need my phone for tomorrow and I already went back to stock for now. If it's possible, do you think you could make more detailed instructions for installing the ROM as well as Magisk? Doing the instructions without flashing vendor before and after doesn't boot for me and flashing magisk gives me bootloop. Like I said, it's definitely something with LOS ROMs as it works fine with Stock and Benzo. Love the stability and features by the way! Regardless of my issues, this is a fantastic ROM.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jguy:
Can anyone confirm that Verizon WiFi calling works with this rom?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Works for me :good:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jguy:
Thanks, WIFI calling is working. Love the rom! Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] buzzywuzzy:
Just an update, after updating to the beta of Magisk and installing ElementalX Kernel on this ROM and crDroid and enabling Audio High Performance Mode in EX Kernel Manager, the issue is resolved. That tells me it probably has to do with some obscure issue that conflicts with the LOS kernel (doesn't have the issue on stock with magisk) and how Magisk routes things. Sorry about all the trouble!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Glad you got it sorted :cowboy:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] harihacker:
This is exactly why I love this Rom. All stock. No optimisation.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DiversityHD:
Hi everyone ! I notice a bug on this ROM ! When you activate the bypass of the PIN by the fingerprint on the firstboot, in Lockscreen UI/UX Option, it causes severe instabilty with random reboots.

Too, when I use fingerprint to bypass PIN on firstboot, I stay locked on the "Android starting..." screen. To escape from it, I have to relock the device and unlock it with the PIN.

I notice overheating when I use the phone while charging.

Just before this rome I was on AICP Rom. I had the same problem with PIN bypassing option at first boot, but no random reboots. And no overheating while charging. (just for comparison).

Sinon, the ROM is super smooth with very good options ! :)

I love it and I'll stay on it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] middaymoon:
I used this rom up until a month or two ago and I'm thinking of coming back. Has a night mode been added yet? I don't see any mention of it in the OP
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] izukamikain:
Can you change firehound home icon in navbar to stock-like pixel? :)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] harihacker:
I did not try. Kind of like it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] boostedduece:
You can change it to anything you want using substratum.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
It has Night Light, Live Display and Smart Pixels, all of which control the screen and the way you want to view it.

Smart Bar is highly configurable, not only can Substratum overlay it, as already mentioned, you can also use your own navbar images
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Akomack:
[MENTION=7237874]NepoRood[/MENTION] Are you guys planning on adding a QS tile for smart pixels? Any thoughts on adding DU's font engine?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
QS tile, yes, it will be available in next release. As for DU fonts, that's still in debate
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] goast:
i flashed the latest version and upon boot im stuck on the screen right after being welcomed to google, it says 'just a sec...' its been that way for about 5 minutes. anybody have any idea? could this be a vendor issue? sorry if this is a noob question as i am a noob to this device
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Maybe you figured this out already, as you posted a while ago. Sometimes devices just get "stuck", you simply hit the back button on the navbar and then try again. It'll usually go through the 2nd time around

This latest build is using May vendor, if you're vendor is mismatched, most of the time it just won't boot. You'll get stuck at the Google screen or maybe the boot animation
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Jinded:
Sorry to self bump, but just wondering if anyone had found a way to make this work
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
No worries, thanks for reminding me, I'll try to get it fixed :good:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
Long Press back KILL working?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Old Man Dave:
Not on any custom rom I've found
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
SERIOUSLY?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Old Man Dave:
Yup. I've flashed pretty much all of them and it doesn't work at all
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sean82007:
Face unlock

Camera not available for trusted face.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
Tried installing several times and all it does is keep rebooting and eventually boot back to original stock.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Did you do a wipe in TWRP (Advanced: System/Data/Dalvik Cache/Cache)? v4.6 is using the May vendor, not June, so you may need to download and flash May vendor.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
When I wiped system, it said no OS installed. Which slot do I erase for future references?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] backwoods919:
Here is a good write up,

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3754175&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
That's a common warning and nothing to worry about. If you're doing a clean install, it doesn't matter which slot you are in when you start. You can always check your current slot by tapping the "Reboot" tab in TWRP.

The biggest thing to remember is when you flash a ROM.zip, it will install to the opposite slot of which you are currently booted.

TWRP always installs to both slots, the installer script even tells you so.

GApps, Magisk (including modules) and custom kernels flash to the current slot, or, whichever slot you are booted into when you flash them.

Once you get into the habit of flashing your Pixel, it becomes second nature.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
Ok so I'm on B, I flash the rom it'll really flash to A? Then I reboot recovery to A after flashing Installer and flash GAPPS?

When I was doing this last night it just kept rebooting. When I got to recovery I wiped both slots, started with B... reboot recovery to A. I flashed the rom and installer, rebooted recovery and then flash GAPPS. I got it booted, but it said GAPPS ain't installed but I have no issues so I stopped tinkering there.

Any chance on Back Kill?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Yes and Yes

After flashing the ROM and TWRP installer, make sure you are actually rebooting recovery, meaning when you hit the reboot tab, select Recovery and not a slot. Then flash GApps from the OP

I'll mention it to the dev team
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] headcreepz:
I agree...when I first got my pixel xl I was thinking wtf do I gotta do to flash a custom rom.... Now i do it in my sleep lol
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
ROM Update!

FireHound v4.6.1

(See changelog(s) below)

OP has been updated, you can also download from AFH or FireHound.org

Was flashed over previous build without incident, see update instructions below.

If you have any problems, please do a Clean Install before reporting any issues.

Current Vendor Image: OPM4.171019.021.D1 (June) Link

Flash the vendor using TWRP or via fastboot:

fastboot flash vendor vendor-marlin-opm4.171019.021.d1.img --slot all

How to Update

:

* There's really no need to switch slots *

Make sure you are on June vendor

Reboot to TWRP recovery

Flash the ROM.zip (tap back arrow)

Flash TWRP installer.zip

Reboot Recovery (This will boot the slot where the ROM was just installed)

Flash GApps.zip (tap back arrow)

Flash Magisk.zip (optional)

Reboot System

ROM Changelog

FireHound 4.6.1 (Minor Release)

This release includes only some basic bug fixes and only a small number of additional features

Changelog:

- June Security Patches

- Toggle to blink flashlight on incoming calls

- Option for dotted square battery icon style

- Added Black Theme in styles

- Some additions to LED Brightness

- Options for pre-O apps to use full screen aspect ration

- Fixed padding in Quick Settings for headers

- Translation Imports from Crowdin

OTA Updates will not work for the next 2 releases due to a huge migration and the new Google Drive API we wrote for our downloads site

Device Changelog

- Add Smart Pixels QS Tiles

- Updated Kernel
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Jinded:
Thanks for the new build! Should we still be using the March gapps from the OP or can we install using the latest arm64-8.1-nano from Open GApps?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Akomack:
razorloves updated his GAPPS; https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322269508

[MENTION=7237874]NepoRood[/MENTION] will you update the OP with the updated GAPPS?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Done, thanks
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] freddienuxx:
On my pixel XL the stock camera force closes. Is there a fix for this? Thx in advance

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] headcreepz:
Camera works fine here
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
No issue for me either, you can try clearing app data and cache then do a reboot
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
Ok so my wifi tethering isn't working again. Any ideas why? I'm on T-Mobile. It was working at first, but now says no internet.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
I know everyone is busy, but this was never addressed, even from others.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] thewalkingdude:
Have you tried reflashing the ROM?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
Yes I have. I had this same random issue on my little Pixel when I flashed the ROM.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] andrew2432:
[MENTION=5757734]MatthewRobinson[/MENTION]

Try this
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NepoRood:
Not sure what's causing it, try a clean install but don't restore any of your apps, just go completely clean for a while. Then, you can start adding your apps one at a time. In my experience, random issues are usually caused by 3rd party apps
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
Try what? I don't see anything in your comment
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] liam_davenport:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76138268&postcount=417
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] andrew2432:
The code from his post didn't show up?

Enable debugging, get your computer and phone paired. Open adb shell and try running:

adb shell

settings put global tether_dun_required 0

Then to check, run:

Settings get global tether_dun_required

Should return "0" and not "null"

I've not needed to be rooted, but on stock I do have magisk and magisk tethering module enabled.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stebomurkn420:
Try adding g this to the end of build.prop if you are rooted.

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MatthewRobinson:
Flashed different rom and I'm good again. IDK why this happened
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Cthogmartin:
Thanks, man. Couldn't figure out what was up with my phone, until I read this post. Anyone else with similar problem, remember that you can still pull down the menu, go into settings, Ashes, and the advanced lockscreen options to disable fingerprint on initial login.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Nhiosis:
T-Mobile hotspot

Has anyone been able to get the hotspot working on this phone, if the carrier is t-mobile?

I've tried all recommendations listed in this thread with no luck. Hotspot works fine for me on other roms, but I prefer this one :)