yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
I appreciate the info. I'm just trying to build a database of all 8.1 ROMs. I came across yours while Google searching back in March, as I put I didn't know much about it just where I found it and what I had read in the thread. Thank you for building and sharing ?
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
Been there, done that. I have zero interest in opening a thread here.

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Appreciate all the work you've put into this thread. It's very helpful for users.
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
I understand, that was part of my goal was to take some of that annoyance away from the developers.

I appreciate the kind words!
[Nexus 6  General] mohdschizo:
Anyway, thanks for your ROM sir. Its my daily drive for now.
[Nexus 6  General] justericp:
I've been with Velocity since Nexus 4. It's always been stable and fast. The developer is a perfectionist!
[Nexus 6  General] The Doctor04:
This thread just keeps on giving. [MENTION=3777325]wavedashdoc[/MENTION] Finally made the changes to your 6/27/18 Kernel Settings. So far, so good man as I am using AOSiP myself. Thank you for taking the time to get that kind of detail into a post like this. I hope we can carry this magic to Android P!
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
I have a question maybe someone (developer?) can answer. How are we choosing which build number to update to each month? Are we using the newest which is typically for the Pixel 2's or the one for Angler/Bullhead? Ive used every one at different point but Im wondering if there is some sort of rhyme or reason and/or general consensus as to which is best? Things got complicated in this regard when official updates stopped.
[Nexus 6  General] Stevica Smederevac:
I can tell you what the developer of the base almost everyone is using, use. you are right, pixel's 2 ones.
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
I know [MENTION=4450173]camcory[/MENTION] uses the pixel 2 ones.
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
Has a reason ever been given that you know of? I updated July using r41 which is Angler/Bullhead. I cant imagine any of the Pixel 2 additions would ever be applicable for Shamu.
[Nexus 6  General] Stevica Smederevac:
No,at least I'm not aware of any. I think that r36 will be here.
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
Ok, thanks. Ill try the Pixel 2 release in August.
[Nexus 6  General] nemanja066:
Now I've just played a little with Velocity ROM, it's excellent. I love this speed and simplicity. It's always been fast ROM, as far as I remember. Good work [MENTION=4110652]ctfrommn[/MENTION] :)

I will continue to use it for a while...

ROM zip, Open Gapps Nano and Magisk for root!
[Nexus 6  General] jacomail95:
Tried that ROM for a couple of days, one of the fastest ever. The only downside is the unstability it gets if you install Xposed, which obviously nullifies the ROM optimizations. Since I need Xposed I got back to Validus ROM for now, maybe I'll change again later to DU or RR ROMs

Inviato dal mio SM-T325 con Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Could you provide your Velocity ROMs Vendor and Device sources [MENTION=4110652]ctfrommn[/MENTION] ? I wasn't able to find them on your Github.
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
All my sources are private. Sorry.
[Nexus 6  General] camcory:
I understand its your choice but may I ask why?
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
Have been that way for years now. Early on in development I had them all public and was doing a lot of very custom work, especially with optimizations. Too many people were trying to pick parts of my changes and then complaining that things didnt work right, was buggy, had build errors, etc and I got tired of dealing with it. Plus, Velocity is a private Rom. Im not looking to popularize it and/or widely distribute it. Ive been there, done that and have no interest in doing it again. I never even asked to have it linked on XDA at all. It just showed up one day. I have no issues with that but this isnt a "normal" project. I know this isnt a great answer but it is a truthful one.
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Would you be willing to share your source with other developers privately, if requested?
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
Possibly, depending on the circumstances. More likely is I'll just go back to my dark corner of development and keep doing what I have been for the last 3 years. XDA and all that comes with it isnt and never has been for me. I'll check this thread periodically. With P fast approaching I'll almost certainly be moving on from Shamu.
[Nexus 6  General] Char_G:
Open source FTW
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
It's been a couple of weeks, anyone have any feedback from running these new settings? Like them? Better than the older ones?
[Nexus 6  General] ReneZeiss:
Me too. I have installed it and like it. Thanks Ctfrommn!

I was on Beltz the last 8 months.

Which camera app do you use? I use Open Camera, but it’s crashing on HDR.

René
[Nexus 6  General] nemanja066:
Google Camera (all ROMs), ofc. I dont see the need for anything else.

I am currently using LOS, just love him, it suits me most. ??

Elektroschmock does a good job..:good:
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
Ive never used anything but Google camera. I just install it with GApps package. I use Open GApps Super with and custom install script. Otherwise you have to find an old version of Google camera.
[Nexus 6  General] ReneZeiss:
Google camera is nice yes. It’s crashing on this Focus effect module, but not with HDR anymore.

Im curious about your custom install script. I could not find it on the Android-port.de Velocity support website.

Can you explain here or there what you customise? The only time when I customised the installer was to change it from version 8.0 to 8.1 :)

René
[Nexus 6  General] FReaX908:
You can create a .txt file and write down only the google apps you want to be installed when flashing open gapps. For example I use stock open-gapps with such a file. This also replaces aosp apps.

Look:

https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Advanced-Features-and-Options
[Nexus 6  General] ctfrommn:
Exactly, its been a feature of Open for a while. Very handy as I dont want/need every app available.
[Nexus 6  General] rushier.ivan:
I've been using it since you posted it. Feels smooth & fast. I even play heavy games like Darkness Rises, Mobile Legends, Paladins Strike with no lag/crashes. Device tends to get hot with those games. But I think that's normal.

I dunno abt battery life, coz no matter what ROM/Kernel & settings I use, it's lucky for me to get 4hrs SOT at max. Got the battery replaced 2months ago. Accubattery reads capacity at 98%. Oh well. I'm not among the lucky ones that get 5-6hrs SOT, I think. :eek:
[Nexus 6  General] kgiri247:
A bit off topic but anyone jump on the Essential phone Amazon deal this week? Finally decided to upgrade and looking forward to faster newer hardware. Aosip rom and P beta looks promising. Going to miss the stereo front facing speakers and ameloed dispaly but thinking the snapdragon 835 will make up for that.
[Nexus 6  General] rushier.ivan:
Not me. But I got a mint condition OP5T for $320. Still keeping my shamu tho. ;)
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
New kernel tweaks. This time I'm running Lineage with the new power hal (which is a night and day difference in feel). Everything else is the same except for the governor settings. Let me know what you think ?
[Nexus 6  General] paulmerrill:
Any chance you can save setting with ex kernel manager and post? That way the tedium of making the setting changes is gone.
[Nexus 6  General] adm1jtg:
+1
[Nexus 6  General] adm1jtg:
[MENTION=3777325]wavedashdoc[/MENTION]

Just curious,

Camcory's test kernel for aosip has additional features like:

smartmax, chill, blu, intelliplug and row, are any of these really still valid on n6 under oreo or has interactive and noop combination been tweaked enough that they are no longer needed?
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Still working on it. Stay tuned.
[Nexus 6  General] bigmarv31:
Just a heads up HolyAngel has a kernel for oreo and a LOS rom that are available for download
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Ill add them to the list. Has anyone tried any of these new ROMs? The new Beltz based ABC ROM from Skidway or New unofficial LOS ROM?
[Nexus 6  General] paulmerrill:
Can you please provide a link?
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Also, I might be at another breakthrough with performance and battery life with the new power hal from Elektroschmock that is implemented in AOSiP.

If things keep going well, I'll post the new settings by tomorrow evening. I'm researching how to use the profile mode in EX Kernel manager to save my settings and be able to share them. ?
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Just search Shamu on Android file host. Should be the first ROM on there.
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Just a quick update, I'm waiting on [MENTION=4203241]Neo[/MENTION] to provide me with a few more reserved posts so I can added the new ABC ROM and any other 8.1 ROMs that may be coming out.

That being said with Android P 9.0 being released to source on Monday we're probably going to start to see a ROM shortly. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our devs still dedicated to the whale. So I will be creating a ROM Repository thread for P soon to prepare.

That being said I intend to keep maintaining this thread until P becomes stable enough for a daily driver. So far it's looking like NFC will not be working initially so please, please don't bug devs once initial ROMs come out with these kind of "when will this be working?" questions. Just like Oreo, more and more things will be added and fine tuned. Remember they do this all for free. And it can take many hours to debug one small problem. Yes, you have a Nexus, and that was a smart choice as we're now 5.0 - 9.0, but be patient and courteous. Especially new members.
[Nexus 6  General] RingooXDA:
they do all this to make our shamu alive but we see people don't give that's hard work any respect
[Nexus 6  General] pinkfloyd3:
Sadly that's truth
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
8.15.18 Update.

I'm still waiting for [MENTION=4203241]Neo[/MENTION] but I have decided to remove the older no longer supported 8.1 ROMs from March and below. I believe this gives anyone looking for a stable daily driver more than plenty to choose from.

I have launched the Pie 9.0 ROM Repository Thread! Pie progress has hit another milestone. With the talented developers across the globe they have solved the audio /video playback issue, found a temporary fix for the horrible log spam from WPA supplicant errors and more.

I also have one more surprise, I will be working on a full ROM building guide as I have started to learn how to build myself. Thanks to the incredible support of [MENTION=4450173]camcory[/MENTION] whom has allowed me to share his tips and tricks for setting up your build and environment, downloading source and building a ROM. There currently is no ETA for this as I have a lot going on in my personal life right now. I apologize for not updating the Oreo ROM Repository as of late.

As always, please be patient, respect the time and effort our devs put in for FREE to bring you the latest and greatest. Do not ask for a release date for Pie, it's coming... and you will get a slice.

ROM Repository - Info / Open Discussion / tips on upcoming Pie 9.0 ROMs
[Nexus 6  General] Neo:
Neo took care of your request several hours ago lol
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
OH lol. Thank you Sir! :good:
[Nexus 6  General] hameedf:
Wish you all the best with building your own rom, thanks for everything you do for this nice thread :good:
[Nexus 6  General] baljeetgrover:
Google Camera

I have just clean installed AOSIP ROM with stock Kernal. Flashed Beans Gapps Mini. From where i can download Google Camera app for my Nexus 6? Thanx
[Nexus 6  General] ktmom:
It's no longer in the play store and the newer versions won't work on the N6 so grab the last working release (4.2.035.141213305) from APKmirror.com.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Nexus 6  General] canodroid15:
[MENTION=3777325]wavedashdoc[/MENTION], your link in the ROM list to Rondeau79's Omnirom section goes to post #45 rather than post 31. Just a friendly heads up bud ;).
[Nexus 6  General] _P__:
This is a great thread, for the record. Im trying to get on oreo but I want to make sure I'm doing everything correct. I'm not a noob, Ive done lots of flashing, etc. Im on oct os oct-n-m2-20170825-shamu 7.1.2. Disappointed they didnt continue to oreo. However do I need to do anything else to my already unlocked bootloader.. Im on latest twrp currently... I saw something about the fed patcher to disable force encryption... what will i need to do to go from 7.1.2 to oreo and will it cause me not to be able to flash back to 7.1.2? Thanks all replies and help.
[Nexus 6  General] def1003:
du was updated on 10/5 no?
[Nexus 6  General] deadcatsrule:
Yes
[Nexus 6  General] JoeZhen:
can anyone tell me where to download latest lineage15.1?

Thank you
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
Because the Oreo kernel changes every new build, comparing is difficult.

I am using Ex because it's to change configuration.

But I think the most influence on battery live is the consequent use of apps with a black theme, and the Magisk module Doze for GMS.
[Nexus 6  General] gothy.gothy:
I assume by "influence on battery life" using black theme you mean the good influence. Speaking about the "black theme", unfortunately this time is only dark (a little bit grey-ish) one, but let's hope in the next release the real black will be back.

Regarding the kernel settings, would you be so kind to share your settings? I suppose there will be very useful for many of us.

Thank you
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
I am using Ex because it has two easy setting in quick menu. Powersave and Performance.

I am using ~ 80% of the day the Powersave mode.
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
I have only been able to find the Ex 5.05 kernel...Where is the 5.08 hiding at LOL? Also do you have any trouble with the TBO apps updating from play store and losing them? and are they just flashable zips? Thanks!
[Nexus 6  General] :
U gotta buy the ex kernel manager for the latest ones.they're at 5.11 now
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
Roger that....But I've seen people saying they didn't see 5.08 even in the app.

On another note....If I have the franco kernel manager installed also, will there be conflicts?
[Nexus 6  General] :
Don't know why, think they're talking about the XDA post. I don't think it will have conflicts.make a backup first.
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
Cool thanks man! I may give it a try and see if it works....Oh yes backups will be made.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
I've used TBO nougat-versions: Dialer, Contacts, Google app and Keep. Disabled auto update from the play store.

Recently the proximity sensor didn't work with tbo-dialer. Now using aosp version and substratum layers.

Some shared 5.08 with a on, because the ex app only download the latest version.
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
Thanks man...Do they work on Oreo ROMs also? Yeah that's what I heard about the EX app and that the newer versions don't work well with Oreo, but I can't find 5.08 anywhere.

Have you tried a proximity calibration app? I use the one in the attached pic when mine acts up and it seems to work well.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
I can't send a PM, because you blocked PM's.

Fixit didnot work with the obsolete dialer.

So I changed to newer version and a black substratum layer.
[Nexus 6  General] gothy.gothy:
[MENTION=528201]NLBeev[/MENTION] do you have the BT "drain" with Beltz and EX 5.08?
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
I don't use BT
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
Sorry bud...not sure how that got checked. Should be good now...Thanks!
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Yeah I'm sure AquariOS has potential coming from Mike. The build was just updated tonight. (I'll update the post) I use to be the same, I tried nitrogen back in the early 7.1 days, but couldn't use it as a daily driver on Verizon. After Nougat, and beginning with Oreo I've calmed down on flashing roms. I've found stability with AndroidX and Beltz, so I'm sticking with those two for now. I looked up the Omni ROM, looks like it hasn't been updated since January, I'll add it to the list if development looks active. Thanks for all the information!
[Nexus 6  General] def1003:
screwd works with elementalx 5.11
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Thanks for the input. I added to the OP. Could you by chance let me know if Netflix works? If you don't have Netflix download DRM info from the play store and post a screen shot of what info it shows. Ty.
[Nexus 6  General] Guapo613:
[MENTION=3777325]wavedashdoc[/MENTION]; I noticed that your on Verizon, I also am on Verizon. If you use the "My Verizon" app, it will drain your battery a little bit faster than if you disable or uninstall the app.

The battery drainage is not that much to deter me from using the app.
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
I never use any verizon apps. I only use the My Verizon mobile website if I need to check my plan lol.
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
So just a heads up, I installed AquariOS 3.18.18 build this morning. I'm still playing around with it but I wanted to note a couple of things.

1. The rom takes awhile to boot.

2. ROM has an almost identical Custom Setting UI as DU.

3. A main contributor is Matthew (AKA DespairFactor) whom originally created the Uberstock rom for 7+.

4. DRM info is reporting L1 ( Confirmed Netflix and Youtube TV working)

5. Has auto face-unlock.

5. NFC doesn't seem to work (toggles then turns off after a minute or two)

6. Has ElementalX 5.10 built in.

7. Missing 'Night Light' display setting.

8. Overall seems smooth and stable.

I will continue to play with it, see if I can get NFC to work. Not a bad option for those that want to try something from these two proven devs :good:

See screenshots below.

(Note that the data issues have been resolved lol)
[Nexus 6  General] gothy.gothy:
[MENTION=3777325]wavedashdoc[/MENTION]

Clean AOSP just updated, on 03/16 and the link for downloads is http://releasekraken.myftp.org/download/shamu/roms/
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Great. Do they have an official thread or Google plus now? I'd like to make sure that this is coming directly from Bthorne79 first.
[Nexus 6  General] gothy.gothy:
Of course, check the thread of Clean AOSP.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75945696&postcount=187

He provided the link.
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Ah. He posted in the general thread someone else created. I'll add it to the OP. Thanks for the heads-up! ?
[Nexus 6  General] gothy.gothy:
Who remembers BLISS ROM?

They released a 8.1 ROM beta :D
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Added to OP.
[Nexus 6  General] def1003:
new screwd out, no comment for now as im running du for the time being
[Nexus 6  General] dramalicious:
Can u please tell me if EX kernel has the ability to adjust bluetooth headset sound?
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
I would look that up or ask that in the Elemental X Kernel thread. ?

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/orig-development/kernel-elementalx-n6-0-01-alpha-t2954680
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
So I switched back to Beltz March release after testing this out for a good 4 hours. As noted above ( and by the dev) NFC is broken. In addition not having night light killed it for me. I also noticed so stuttering when scrolling or opening apps.

So what has everyone tried? Anyone rocking the newest Clean AOSP or Screwd?

This forum is all about your contributions as I want to have as much info about each rom as possible so users can decide which is the best option(s) for them ?

I'm going to create a poll, I think it might be interesting.
[Nexus 6  General] :
I use screwd daily. Its my fave..but I try every build that comes out I scour afh every few days to find personal builds to try..I'll have my own ROMs out in just a few weeks. Some cool stuff planned.different stuff.that's why I love screwd its different.
[Nexus 6  General] KevinThaKid:
Not sure which room to try ive been wanting to update to oreo but idk what's stable enough, I'm looking for something aosp based I just want magisk and the normal features to work like Bluetooth and a custom kernel
[Nexus 6  General] ExpertMC:
No official release yet, daily reboots have been identified but the cause isn't.

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/orig-development/rom-cm14-1-nexus-6-shamu-t3514362/post75813736#post75813736
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
CleanAOSP 8.1 for Nexus 6 by Bthorne79

http://releasekraken.myftp.org/download/shamu/roms/

TWRP 3.2.1-0

opengapps-mini - Or your choice

Also ThemeReady gapps by TBO

unencrypted - If encrypted now you will need to backup and format data to be unencrypted

magisk 16 for root with safetynet pass

Works with custom kernel - ElementalX-N6-5.08

Flashed this ROM this morning and have been testing all day. Nice stock feel with not much customized settings but just runs very smooth and everything seems to work well. I can confirm that Netflix and regular YouTube both work, but I don't have access to YouTube TV to report on. I flashed ElementalX-N6-5.08 with no problems...Thanks [MENTION=528201]NLBeev[/MENTION]! Tried to apply a dark theme with Substratum and it did some but had errors and didn't apply everything it was supposed too, only about half from what I could tell (Probably user error as I'm new to Substratum). All in all a very nice and smooth running ROM if you like just plain vanilla looking Android that seems good for a dependable daily.
[Nexus 6  General] wilder_mason:
Do you happen to have a link to ElementalX 5.08? I've been looking everywhere but can't find one.
[Nexus 6  General] MartinN6:
@ wavedashdoc

Thank you very much for this excellent Repository!

Very helpfull and always up do date!
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
PM sent..
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
There's a headphone gainn in the ex-manager. No specific BT-gain.

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That happens with substratum. Be sure to use a recent them-version. Do not use the complete set of available layers. Start with one and be sure there are no build errors.
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
I might have to install Ex-Manager...Using Franco Kernel Manager I can't get into the sound settings. Not even sure if the settings I can get too are changed and working.

The theme I'm using is [Substratum] Neon Blue Theme and I think it said updated in Dec for 8.x....I'll try doing one by one and see if that helps.
[Nexus 6  General] gothy.gothy:
The votes from the poll, being all in favor of "Stability and reliability" denotes a more mature approach from the Android users.

I'm very happy for this, so we've passed the "childhood" where only the zillion of features were important, now we are "respecting" our phones!
[Nexus 6  General] Jeffro64:
True...Stability and reliability are top on my list now, But don't get me wrong I would still like to be able to have the dark with some color. I'm still looking for a ROM that has both that is reliable for real world use. Nothing fancy just Black Transparent with Blue accents throughout like the dialing pad in the pic. Back in the CM days with the theme engine there was a theme called Mixer that was awesome and ran well with CM ROMs...Those were the days.
[Nexus 6  General] gothy.gothy:
Velocity is DRM L3
[Nexus 6  General] wavedashdoc:
Hey man thanks for testing it out! How's it running? What kind of features does it it have?
[Nexus 6  General] gothy.gothy:
It's running very smooth and well.

Not very much, somewhere in the middle of the entire 8.1 ROMs.

Now I'm testing Clean AOSP which is BARE NAKED, just a Vanilla 8.1 ROM

I intend to stay on Clean AOSP and to put all my apps on it and testing the ROM for few days.
[Nexus 6  General] :
I tried bliss. It was unusable.unbearable lag and barely any mobile connectivity. Sweet boot logo. Needs some work, then it has some potential.