yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bajasur:
Up and Running.... Took a clean flashed to both slots... ROM is running perfect.

Excellent work gents
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheStealthWhale:
jealous. I have followed the directions to a T. Both in OP and on the attached google doc. I am on the March Security Update.

Can't get it to boot for the life of me. Bootloops regardless of slot, regardless of instructions. :( I'm just going to flash-all the march update and try again tomorrow.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bajasur:
The guys in the telegram chat helped me.

If you go in there you'll get help for sure
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sharpz811:
So if coming from a ROM other than stock for example DU or NOS and wanted to try this room one would simply follow the OP(not the Google doc attachment) and it should boot up fine? Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] drdrewdown:
Yeah worked fine for me coming from DU to this with a simple wipe
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
I forget but if you pm me to remind me I'll send you the APK. It's the moto clock I think

Edit: try this. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15NiOVTrfS2cWptLIv83NvrjSSJTxyCOc/view?usp=drivesdk
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] seniorstew:
Works great! Thank you!

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Love the rom but how do i disable quick settings pull down? It's set to the right side and super annoying for me personally.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cd993:
Hmm weird issue at the moment.

Today the UK clock goes forward and woke to see that the clock hadn't automatically changed, despite the auto time settings being set. I toggled them off and on along with airplane mode and the status bar time eventually refreshed itself.

However, I see now that the status bar time is now lagging behind the real time as it can be seen with my screenshot, the actual time (shown in the widget) is different...

I had dirty flashed but the time was working fine yesterday. Anyone else experiencing this issue and/or any suggestions on a fix?

Might just do a full wipe and clean flash, but of course would rather save such time...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] p70shooter:
I use Google clock and have had no problems, I stopped using the aosp one a long time ago because my alarms didn't go off and various other problems with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cd993:
Well the strange thing is, it wasn't the clock widget that was inaccurate but instead the system clock in the status bar...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
It's gotta be a UK thing...Hahahahahaha ????
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cd993:
... It did confuse me this morning!

My status bar said one time, my widget said another and my bedroom said another.... Didn't know what to believe and actually had to Google what the current time was lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
That's pretty funny actually. You'll probably be at work 1 hour and 10 minutes early tomorrow just to make sure. Definitely a weird issue though ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cd993:
Haha luckily no work for me today... Or until April 4th actually - plus fly to Amsterdam on Tues for a few days - will ensure to get some great photos taken! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Have a great time my friend ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Boptha0883211:
Pixel xl 2

Does the squeeze for assistant work on this rom plzzz reply asap thx
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] calebcabob:
That alarm issue should be all fixed BTW

[MENTION=9040927]Boptha0883211[/MENTION] You won't have that with any custom ROM at the moment
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
This is what i made, more then one time.

The Problem is, if i made the flash and have to do the hard-reset, how can i transfer the roms and zip to the phone again without a operating system?

I have to install the original rom, have to make the first steps, usb debugging and so on, then it dont work, i do it again...

Is there a another solution to bring the roms to the Pixel in adb / fastboot?

I am using Linux, but i have Windows 10 too, if its better to do.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
fastboot boot twrp-3.2.1-2-taimen.img

adb shell mkdir /sdcard/ROMS

adb push AquariOS_taimen-8.1.0-OFFICIAL-20180501-2156.zip /sdcard/ROMS

adb push twrp-pixel2-installer-taimen-3.2.1-2.zip /sdcard/ROMS

Factory reset in TWRP

Install AquariOS_taimen-8.1.0-OFFICIAL-20180501-2156.zip

Add to zip queue twrp-pixel2-installer-taimen-3.2.1-2.zip

Swipe to install

Reboot & Setup

You can always "adb push" or "adb pull" files. Just make sure the file you are pushing is in your active directory or drag/drop it to the command window (this copies the path for you). adb pull always pulls the files to your active directory.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
Thanks for your patience with me :)

Where i have to type in these commands? ADB Sideload?

If i am in twrp i have no adb, only sideload to start via adb sideload command?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
No special modes. Your phone just needs to be booted to TWRP and plugged into your computer. Type the commands in the command window on your computer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
Ok, lets go!

Thanks for help, I will let you know what happened :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
Hey,

its done!

What a mess, but, what a great ROM!

Thanks a lot for Support.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jongcruz:
No May vendor?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CenFlo:
Looks like this ROM is on the April vendor image at this time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jongcruz:
I couldn't get it to boot, it keeps looping.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] devsx:
Does this ROM has it's own radio or the stock radio from the Pixel XL 2?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Roms don't use different radios from what you already have based on your stock system.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Does any Rom have its own radio? New one on me... Lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CenFlo:
Welcome to club Pixel 2XL, the pickiest phone eva.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] WoZzYDoesitbest:
I can't even get any of the rim links. To. Download with any of the links for AFH
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mr. Blanco:
Hope this helps :good:

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=246956
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] azam_:
Can someone tell me to flash this do i need to just unlock bootloader or critical unlock. i have tried just unlocking flashing twrp and then from recovery installing the rom and twrp but its always stuck on boot. Idk what i am doing wrong
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mr. Blanco:
you need to unlock bootloader and critical

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Unlock Bootloader, unlock critical , flash may factory taimen image (i prefer flashing to both slots) transfer rom,twrp and magisk if desired. Then fastboot twrp img. (read only) and do a wipe/factory restet ...then flash rom , then flash twrp . Then reboot once before installing magisk in twrp. Hope this helps
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] azam_:
I'l try this now
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mr. Blanco:
if you have any problems let me know i'll do my best to help :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] azam_:
i am still stuck on boot

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THis is what i did, unlock bootloader, unlock critical, flash twrp.img, this reset my phone. had to reflash twrp and copy all files in my phone. Booted into recovery, fatory reset and flashed the rom and twrp.zip and restarted. Stuck on boot
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mr. Blanco:
ok ... make sure you have most recent platform tools and also make sure your on may factory image , if not flash to both slots a + b , do basic set up for each slot ..after that you will be completely stock , now transfer the rom, the twrp and magisk (if desired) zips to your device .. via usb cable. now open a command prompt and boot not flash the twrp img. ..when phone reboots to twrp press read only ...now do a wipe/factory reset , then flash the rom , then the twrp zips... once complete reboot phone. if all goes well then after first reboot into rom and set up , you may enter twrp and flash magisk

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oh **** i messed up .. sorry my bad bro but you need to be on april factory image , i forgot this hasn't been updated to may yet ...i apologize bro
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] azam_:
damn, I think i messed up something too. God i hate android now, it was so easy a few years ago lol, havent used android in 3 years
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
Why do you do read only when you first boot to TWRP and factory reset?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mr. Blanco:
it is only done when you temporarily boot the twrp img. file , it's done so you can actually flash the permanent twrp zip to your phone, basically when your on stock you need to be able to get a permanent twrp recovery on your phone and booting the temporary twrp img from fastboot gives you the avenue to do that
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
Oh I totally understand all that but I always swipe to allow modifications when I do the first boot on TWRP and was just wondering why you choose read only.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sjgoel:
Post Deleted
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sjgoel:
When you do a wipe/factory reset, will all the files (ROM, twrp, magisk) on the device not get deleted?

Where to store them, so that they are accessible after the factory reset?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
A twrp factory reset does not wipe your internal storage. It only wipes data/dalvik/ART cache. :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
So if I want to try this rom and I'm currently on a may based rom should I flash April factory image then install? Are there any glaring bugs? Do saturation options work? Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mustbevick:
Want to thank everyone in advance for being so patient with this install. I too am coming after a few years of flashing/installing/twrping and appreciate the patience helping members out.

Issue I am facing is stuck on Aquarios boot animation

Using MacOSX

-pre-reqs done: unlocked boot loader, and critical

-latest platform-tools

-i flashed all - taimen-opm2.171019.029.b1-factory-8faa494b / unzipped both zips into one directory - standard setup, no pin/

-followed this order

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.1-2-taimen.img

adb shell mkdir /sdcard/ROMS

adb push AquariOS_taimen-8.1.0-OFFICIAL-20180501-2156.zip /sdcard/ROMS

adb push twrp-pixel2-installer-taimen-3.2.1-2.zip /sdcard/ROMS

Factory reset in TWRP

Installed provided vendor from first page

Install AquariOS_taimen-8.1.0-OFFICIAL-20180501-2156.zip

Add to zip queue twrp-pixel2-installer-taimen-3.2.1-2.zip

rebooted - checked to see if all were on slot A

so i get stuck on the boot animation -

i then hard reset to the boot loader - click recovery

select slot a

then i try to flash aquarioxs and twrp again and i get a bunch of folders i don't recognize in TWRP under SDCARD

only way to get back to seeing my files again is fast booting using the twrp img file...

any suggestions?

do I have to flash stock again - do minimal setup and then do the fast boot img steps again?

Thank you so much in advance

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There is a prompt to install TWRP.. i just click do not install. and reboot

alternatively there is an option to reboot after installation is complete... should i do that instead? does it even matter?

Lastly (i think), any difference pressing power button when the warning boot loader message pops up or just letting it pass on its own

thank you again
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Triscuit:
It seems like you may be having issues with the slots, the easiest way (for me) is to use Dueces Recovery Script, it flashes the factory image on both slots, then from there fastboot into recovery, and use the adb sideload function in twrp to install AquariOS, then you can also use adb sideload to flash the twrp installer, now reboot system, leave it alone, if it doesn't boot within 5 minutes, try just hard restarting by holding the power button for 10 seconds, there have been many times where I think it won't boot but a hard restarting gets it going, now go through setup until you get to the homescreen. Now you can reboot into recovery and flash magisk or flash a custom kernel, just remember you will loose root if you do not flash magisk after you flash a custom kernel. While following my instructions don't even think about slot a or b just follow my directions.

Edit, I also just noticed you're trying to flash May Factory image, AquariOS needs April factory image.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mustbevick:
thank you so much for replying !

so the thing is deuces script (on my mac) is giving me permission denied vs flash-all works, what i did do is manually set fastboot --set-active=b and fastboot --set-active=a... and flash-all both. I did not go into the set up for each and just rebooted back into boot loader. From there I did READ ONLY/(also tried modify system files) in TWRP and adb side loaded all the good stuff... flash etc.. even flashed both slots.... no dice... its late now but i may manually flash the vendor and repeat the process... i double triple checked i am on 029.b1 imagine .... would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you again !
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Triscuit:
Ok, so the script itself, can you change the permissions of it? Also, when you fastboot twrp, swipe to allow modifications. And......029.b1 is may...you want OPM2.171019.029
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mustbevick:
FUDGEEEE.... well its late now..

i will try again tomorrow

to add to that i did some brew android platform install and its all F;d up.. can't flash-all anymore

not sure how to change permissions but i am 99.99% sure the issue is because i was messing with the May image not the April ... :(

Thank you - I will keep you posted
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mustbevick:
Wow thank you so much -

setting it up right now

-- haha now we try Magisk install

-- thank you for catching the May image.. damn .. feel like a fool. appreciate your patience going through my post and finding that !

-- you mentioned flashing a kernel ... any preference or are you running whats built in?

-- thanks again !
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Triscuit:
The one that's built in is great but I like to have a custom kernel so I can use kcal color profiles to make our screen look better. I personally use Flash Kernel, the dev is super helpful and he puts out updates quickly. And trust me dude, I had major issues getting used to this device after coming from a Nexus 6P, so I feel your frustration.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
Can you post your kcal values please?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Triscuit:
BTW, this is using the "saturated" setting in Android settings.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pixxelated:
Is anyone having issues with mobile Data? APN settings are not adjustable or createable!!!please help, I'm thinking of flashing a new Rom.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Triscuit:
At this point just flash a new ROM, the developer is very busy with personal life and does not have time to update the ROM at this moment.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pixxelated:
OK.... That doesn't answer the question. I'd like to know if you have the same problem, I didn't mean to come off as threatening to reflash, simply because I didn't know what to do
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Triscuit:
While I was on this rom I had no issues with mobile data, I'm on Verizon, what carrier do you use. Also, I wasn't being short with you, I'm just saying that if it is an issue it will not be able to get fixed until the developer has time to put out a new build.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pixxelated:
Rogers. Weirdly the whole time ive had it it was flawless. Then switched to pixel 2 xl and gave my gf the pixel 2

Both phones lost data at the same time, but sims work in other phones. Extended network also will connect data but not the Rogers network
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bgboii:
Does live support on this rom mean the one from Google?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Triscuit:
No, they mean support on their telegram channel, the dev isn't always on there but a lot of helpful people are.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] buzzaldrine:
Does this custom Rom have better battery life compared to stock Rom?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
I'm not sure better but certainly the same if not better. I have great experience with this. The lack of squeeze was the only reason why I went back to stock. It's a great Rom!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] buzzaldrine:
Yeah I just got this device last Friday and I must say I was a hater before but wow is it a fun device. Rooting was really easy and there are ton of support for troubleshooting etc. Overall very pleased. But the squeeze feature is something I haven't played with yet. What setting do you have for it. I know you can use this app to customize it completely. I was thinking of getting it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fKm:
Am I allowed to post unofficial builds here? I compiled one today from source.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chesstopher:
Android File Host is always a good spot for that. Thanks for building!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
I would be happy to give it a run
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] calebcabob:
NO!

EDIT: Thank you for asking, but I've been working very hard on this latest base and I would like to share it with the community here myself. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fKm:
Okay
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] calebcabob:
Official builds are right around the corner! Hang in there just a bit longer - just finishing up the last bit of testing.

For first look at the new builds, join our public Telegram chat PublicWaters
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] calebcabob:
See my above comment ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Triscuit:
Oh snap!! Guess I need to check telegram more often!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
Great news! Been wanting to try this rom but didn't want to go back to April. So this rom is AOSP based and not lineage based right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chesstopher:
Tried the unofficial and couldn't make it passed the Setup Wizard, it kept stopping.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] galaxys:
Yes, it's a very nice AOSP rom!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
I'll kinda hooked on the squeeze function or I would still be running this. Very tight Rom for sure!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] calebcabob:
Not sure what this means XD

Whoever compiled forgot some gapps stuff
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fKm:
Gapps are included. Stopped building since I am not allowed to share, so no need for a new build.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
It works fine, except for this issue. Just press the 4 corners to skip setup.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chesstopher:
Wow, I never knew that was a thing and that did the trick. Thanks! I'll rock this until the official comes out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
How is this rom for features? Comparable to RR?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
It has quite a few features. Check out the OP. It has been running great.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cd993:
Ahhh so excited to see this rom being updated, eagerly awaiting its release!

Can I ask, does the notification light work in do not disturb mode? I'm on Nitrogen at the moment and putting the device in do not disturb also prevents the notification light from lighting up upon receiving messages etc. I think this is an android thing rather than a rom thing, but I think (could be wrong) that it would work on RR.

It's kind of an important feature for me as there are times I don't wish my phone to disturb me with sound or vibration, but still wish in these times to at least have that little light notify me...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shindiggity:
What do you mean press the 4 corners?

Edit: I figured it out
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
I didn't think it still worked on oreo, but it does...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chesstopher:
I would say this is really close to DU with a few added features. Center clock, faster animations, lockscreen weather, etc.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shindiggity:
Agreed, plus headers.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 12Fully:
New build is live on AFH if you aren't in Telegram chat
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shindiggity:
Did you notice when using a header it doesn't fit the entire space or is it just me
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] calebcabob:
NEW BUILD UP!

This is on new base. Features list in OP won't be 100% accurate. I didn't have time to update it yet.

Enjoy!​
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 12Fully:
I haven't flashed yet. I will be sometime today
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Prattham:
I flashed it and it booted up fine lol for the first time for me any custom rom booted up

Definetly love this rom for past 1 hour i have been playing with it

One thing in power menu the screenshot option and airplane mode option do not stick wheni turn them on they automatically get turned off and get never activated

Do you recommend any custom kernel or should i not mess with the default kernel?

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Prattham:
Okay not sure if it is rom related or not but i still need to reboot after compiling overlays for substratum theme i thought having oms commits prevent that?

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mk7ner:
The best thing in this rom was the center clock option (without using xposed), too sad i didn't found it anymore in the new build, also now the brightness slider position is too high for my finger as i use it frequently, otherwise it is a lovely rom, thanks for the new build.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] morrowa2:
Where are you seeing Center clock? I'm not finding it under the Coral Reef settings. (on this morning's build)