yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Yes, I should have thought of that, but hey... :)

Yes, new expensive (£24) German battery about 3 months ago, and the phone has been shutting down only over the past couple of days. It's in a case, and I'm extremely careful with it - I treat it as if it's made of glass... :) so I don't think the connector Is loose. It's most likely software conflict. Maybe this wipe/format/refresh will do the trick. Fingers crossed, eh?

I get your reluctance to install a new ROM (past correspondence). I've previously had little trouble refreshing my devices, but this time it just annoyed me - the Google account, three 2FA re-registrations, signing in any number of third-party accounts... boring... But if I need to for CAF, I'll certainly grit my teeth and make it happen.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Tony28y:
What about flashing this if I have Lineage OS? I also have TWARP...
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
What is your question? How to do it? Whether it's possible? Whether it's a good idea?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Tony28y:
I want to know if it's possible to flash it... I've downloaded the ROM, just want to make sure I don't break it.

---------- Post added at 05:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:30 PM ----------

And I'm sorry, I'm no expert. I always thought this place was for seeking info or asking questions. But I just see only experts comment and there are things I don't understand.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Yes, it's possible. I'm typing on it at this moment. Full wipe, format data, install ROM. Back up everything - you'll lose everything on the phone, so copy the backup to a PC before you do anything else.

We were all non-experts once. Happy to help, but you have to provide the information and answer questions.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] esysfound:
Lads - a point of clarification is needed. I went back to page 1 here, looked at Nitin's Installation Guide instructions, and it says (if phone is de-crypted) a full advanced wipe, not a formatting of the drive, is needed, if coming from another ROM. But DAH's recent experience suggests otherwise?

Big deal for me with the upcoming change as I keep a ton of files on the phone that would be preserved with just a system partition wipe vs. needing well over 1 hour just to bring all over again and reinstall navigation maps etc. (the joy of an un-removable SD Card) with an end-of-days full reformatting.

So maybe Nitin could kindly clarify or if necessary revise the Installation Guide for the new ROM?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] hbenz2008:
If you are de-crypted as u call it, then just wipe.

Done

NOS is done too :cool:
[Nexus 6 Android Development] esysfound:
Well actually ah, it seems it is not so simple. You were the one who suggested the reformatting solution that seemed to be necessary, just a few posts back. Maybe a weird Lineage migration thing but still, you see how all this is not so clear.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] hbenz2008:
That earlier prob if i recall properly was a restore.

In your case you just wanting to flash and your n6 is de-crypted

Is that accurate?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] esysfound:
Yes and no.

For me, the issue is what may be needed to install the upcoming CAF version of PD - will only an advanced wipe be needed vs. reformatting?

But for others who might be migrating from other OS's, even to the existing PD (AOSP version), or in DAH's case (as I understand it) he had a full TWRP back up, and still it was not enough to just wipe and flash.

(not to be confused with wipe and flush....):cool:
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Yes, my problem was a restore of a TWRP backup after a Lineage attempt. On reboot it prompted a new setup - after a format it restored correctly.

It may be a Lineage thing or a TWRP thing or just a my-phone thing. Wipe alone didn't work for me, and format did.

And to esysfound - it's always wise to keep everything important backed up off the phone. I guess you're already doing that, so you could try a simple wipe and then go for a full wipe and format if it doesn't work.

Me, when the PD CAF arrives, I'm starting with the full breakfast - wipe/reformat/destroy - and complete rebuild from scratch. It's the safest way to be sure that there's no rubbish hanging around in the background to cause problems, and if you begin to see problems you'll always have that nagging doubt "Maybe I should have gone scorched-earth".
[Nexus 6 Android Development] hbenz2008:
Gotcha man:)

Usually a caf version of twrp is needed. Am sure [MENTION=5044214]nitin.chobhe[/MENTION] will give out instructions when time comes.I haven't looked any further. Earlier on all we had to do is flash normally after wipe using twrpcaf.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] TheArkive:
[MENTION=5044214]nitin.chobhe[/MENTION]

Thank you for keeping Nexus 6 alive. You are a busy man.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] B18c1GSR:
Hell yeah. Still rocking out with the Nexus S!X !!!
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Laichabi:
I recently bought a nexus 6 .Plan to install this Rom for a start. The installation note mentions TWRP 3.2.3-0 be used. There are updated versions available 3.3.1-0. Can we use these instead of the older version.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
Yes, use the latest one.

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Markeee:
Use 3.3.1-0 always use the newest version of TWRP
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
I would advise you against this, as the existing Pixel Dust version will no longer be maintained, since Nitin is building a totally new ("CAF") version which will require a clean installation.

Nitin has a ROM which has even more customisations than Pixel Dust, so if you're starting from scratch I recommend that you start with this:

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/development/rom-coltos-shamu-t3709921

Edit: [MENTION=5044214]nitin.chobhe[/MENTION] - I hope I'm not stepping on your toes. You'll still have a customer, just for a different product... :)
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Laichabi:
[MENTION=6161558]dahawthorne[/MENTION] , Thanks for the update. Will check out the thread before flashing .Still checking out various threads on basic flashing stuff. :):)
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
[MENTION=6951059]Laichabi[/MENTION]

One major piece of advice (more knowledgeable members may disagree) - don't re-lock your bootloader, since you'll find it difficult or impossible to correct any problems you encounter, and you may even end up with a bricked device.

Edit: Before flashing any ROM take a TWRP backup including the EFS, which contains the IMEI. I've seen many reports across different ROMs & devices reporting lost IMEIs, effectively killing the major functionality of the phone. I've never had to restore the EFS specifically, since I can read and follow instructions :), so I don't know if it's foolproof, but it's a further measure you can easily take to try to prevent catastrophe.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] wolfballz:
Yes
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Laichabi:
First thanks , for the informative post. Basically if i wish to revert back to stock i would lock the bootloader else why lock the boot loader. By the way what are the disadvantages/threats of having a open bootloader.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
I'm not a dev, just an end-user, so I'm going only by the vague details that I've read, such as "An unlocked bootloader is a security risk". Just what this risk is I don't know, but in my view as long as I install only reputable APKs (from Play Store or checked in VirusTotal) and always have my device with me then the risk of an unlocked bootloader is minimal or non-existent. On the other hand, I don't think it will take you long to find one of the many posts saying "Ah, you have a locked bootloader. Tough."
[Nexus 6 Android Development] razanahi:
Agreed. What I understand bootloader locked means the security for not disturbing stock operating system, if company did unlocked bootloader by default then they get thousand of complain from user and they will come back to them that the operating system is faulty. Unlocking boot loader meant that you will going to play with stock operating system or know what the risk and can handle it. Virus can come even the bootloader is locked or not.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Danny 0311:
Notifications on Nexus 6

Flashed this rom last night and it's working smooth, except for the notifications. No led for email or texts. With other roms i would get a solid light, which is ok. Anyone have an answer for this? Thanks for any help.:confused:
[Nexus 6 Android Development] axlsand:
This ROM is like Pixel Experience?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
[MENTION=4505311]grunt0300[/MENTION]

Yes, I have an answer. Use the Search button to look in this thread for "notification". The first thing a senior member should do before asking.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Danny 0311:
I USED the search button, but found nothing. Thanks for being so snarky.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
I looked for it before posting my reply and found it immediately (though as a former PD user I knew already). Notification light doesn't work on this ROM and it's no longer being developed. You're welcome.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] tubrother:
Here
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Sekiryuutei_1924:
i tried installing this rom but cant figure out how to disable encryption. I tried the fed-patcher but no dice

My phone still shows encrypted in security settings.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] EpicKip:
You have to wipe the internal storage (so make a backup OFF-DEVICE) to remove encryption as far as I know.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Close, but no cigar. You have to FORMAT Data to remove encryption. Wiping isn't enough.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] aayush0710:
Is the Now Playing feature working for you? Like being notified about the musing playing "around" you on the ambient display? And not just the one that's being played on your phone?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Castle 1401:
Thank you
[Nexus 6 Android Development] MrBrady:
Really loving this ROM on my old Nexus 6 because everything I'm using works (especially Google Family LInk).

The one issue I'm experiencing is when using speakerphone, the caller hears an annoying echo on their end. Anybody know a fix for this?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] alvi.bagolini:
don't know for the echo, but I can tell you family link is fully supported in all roms I tried (android 9,10,11)
[Nexus 6 Android Development] mahir555:
Yes i experienced this in most of the voip apps - not gsm calls -on all custom roms since android 9 on shamu . No fix i gess.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Rootmaster906:
Flash a radio?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] krazzyvishal:
Awesome ROM, good customization options. Why is the recent apps UI not like how Pie has it? It is like Oreo. Even if I choose default in the Pixel Dust settings, it still shows the UI as it was in Oreo.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] drstereos:
Gestures back button doesn't work
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Ahmadzamanapu:
Should i do decryption before install?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
Yes, for sure.

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] krishkrishna:
Downloaded the rom and tried to install but getting error 7. coming from nitrogen pie rom
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
It's at your end. Try downloading again.

We have 200+ successful installs of the ROM. So nothing from ROM side.

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] krazzyvishal:
Back button gesture in this ROM is swiping from the right or left edge of the screen. Did you try this? Swiping up from navigation bar only takes to home. I wish Nitrogen had this kind of gesture.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] krishkrishna:
I downloaded the rom again and tried to install but still getting error 7, but i can install other rom zip files.

Twice downloaded same issue iam facing.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] papikev:
I might be wrong but I thought I recall error 7 being due to the fact that your TWRP version not being the latest.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] pissat4motion:
Possibly your version of twrp. I have the same issue with ROMs. You'll have to delete some lines of script..
[Nexus 6 Android Development] ChristianF2:
Nice rom , But im thinking my battery is too old, using your rom every 6 minutes with screen on 1% fall from battery....
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Nitin, good news and bad news.

The bad news is that, after stumbling across this strangely-named ROM and spotting your name on it (do you not sleep...? :)), I dirty-flashed it over your Nitrogen Pie. Yes, dirty flash. I reckoned that with the same developer creating both ROMs there was a good chance that they would be compatible. My first attempt failed because I got a blizzard of "Google Services has stopped". No problem - I restored my 10-minute-old backup, downloaded Opengapps Micro, and tried again, including Magisk 17.3. To my great pleasure it works absolutely fine. The only problem I've seen is the already-reported Settings search FC. Having the opportunity to have a black theme built into the ROM is really excellent.

And the good news? I've sent you another cup of coffee in appreciation of your continuing support of my ancient device. Thank you again.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] TAGTRAUM:
I must say that our "ancient" device better that new devices in certain screnarios, i have S9+ and mate 20pro and not impressed by they, walking around with my lovely Nexus 6 :cyclops: And thanks Nitin for great support for our beloved Nexusesss :highfive:
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Nitin, one more suggestion. Under Settings/Pixel Dust Settings/Gestures the setting for Pocket Detection was off. I can't think of any reason that anyone would want to risk pocket-dialling, and when the phone is against my ear I can't press the keypad anyway. Should this setting not be on by default?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
Lol... Thank you for the donation - added your name in this OP too ;) !

Depends on how you look at it. Some users want it like stock. So by default it is off, if user wants it, s/he can turn it on :)

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] krishkrishna:
Yes you are correct

What you said is 100% correct, i updated the TWRP and installed the rom, the rom is awesome
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Me again... :)

I've noticed that there are some wake up delays. It sometimes takes about 20 taps to wake after the phone hasn't been touched for a while, and the screen didn't come on when the phone rang, which made it difficult to answer.

Is there a setting anyone can think of that I'm missing? Maybe something about wake locks?

Edit: to add a little more info, on a few occasions when the screen has woken after about 20 taps, there are quite a few dots on the PIN line, meaning that the phone has accepted input before the screen properly woke. And if the screen has been off for a short time double-tap works fine. This is why I'm thinking that it's some sort of sleep function that I'm missing.

Edit again: if nobody else is experiencing this, it may be related to my dirty flash over Nitrogen, in which case I'll bite the bullet and set up from scratch. A bit of a pain, but everything about Pixel Dust is so good that it will be worth it.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] TAGTRAUM:
[MENTION=5044214]nitin.chobhe[/MENTION] can't find navbar settings aka navbar height, navbar buttons opacity, is it presented in this ROM? ;)
[Nexus 6 Android Development] magnamentis:
just for supporting your report i confirm the delays.

i'm now back to nitrogen because i need both sides for LMT and Swapps and won't do with this nav-gestures or navbar, else it's promising and i was quite impressed.

like generally with PIE roms for N6, each rom has some pros and some cons, a combination of what works and is great on nitrogen with pixel dust would probably be "The ROM" in 2018/2019 PIE for Nexus 6.

Kernel on "Dust" is best default i've seen, works well with EXKM, i got a feel like it would be EX but then names are not important, it performs well and that's what counts.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Thanks for this. I've seen your posts in this and other Pie threads and you look as if you know what you're talking about, so can i ask if you're saying that a clean flash would make no difference? It would save me several hours of saving and setup, which I'm prepared to do, but not if it makes no difference. I can wait for a new version from Nitin in the hope that tap-to-wake and call wake improve.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] duhec:
My thoughts exactly. :)

That's why I went back to LOS 14.1 where

everything

works perfectly + updated apps and customized GUI as much as it can be to look more like Oreo/Pie. :rolleyes:

I'm that guy who tortures himself with clean flashing, formatting data and going through the proces of reinstalling everything, testing, trying, customizing... every-single-time. :crying:

My gf doesn't find it funny anymore and I agree. But I can't help myself. :silly:
[Nexus 6 Android Development] magnamentis:
there are situations where a clean flash is mandatory. in all other cases a dirty flash will go well in over 90% of al cases, i'd say even close to 100% if no other user errors are made.

that leads to the recommendation to make a backup, then flash dirty, see how it goes (usually well) and only clean flash in those rare cases when something got borked.

further in case something appears a bit off after a dirty install, before taking on a cleany, i recommend to:

1. wipe app data of misbehaving apps

2. get rid and re-install themes if applicable

3. reboot once or twice, often it goes away but that's a bit random and cannot be predicted,only that a reboot takes so little time

. and is the first step to troubleshoot anyways, i think that's a good approach either way.

in case you need more details for specific situations just name them, my only problem is that i generally have very few issues, hence at times reading through many threads is the only source.

anyhow, i recommend to flash dirty if it's not mandatory to flash clean and a dev's recommendation to flash clean is not the same like

"has to be" it's just to avoid unnecessary issues for less experienced users. in my case a clean install takes half a day due to my many details

i have my way and a bit of perfectionism LOL, hence no doubt that i try dirty first when not stated otherwise as mandatory clean upon

API changes and major source etc. changes and cleanups.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
For now, you can change the governor to ondemand as mentioned by [MENTION=5968130]G0rg0ne[/MENTION] in this post.

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Ondemand seems to have done the trick. That make the ROM experience pretty well perfect for me. Thanks again, Nitin.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] chaibaby:
Where do I find the governor? Thanks.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
Download Kernel Adiutor app from play store and there you can find it.

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] chaibaby:
Great. Thanks.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] razanahi:
No pie recent enable even that selected in pixeldust settings.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
Search is your friend. It's been mentioned in this thread and acknowledged. I'll try to fix in next build.

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] chaibaby:
Does light flow led control works with this rom? It's working nicely on Nitrogen OS Pie room but I just can't seem to get to to work here. Any help is greatly appreciated. By the way, is anyone using this rom on Sprint?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] razanahi:
Not working at the moment
[Nexus 6 Android Development] RabbleCake:
Not able to receive calls using 4g and i'm on tmobile if that makes a difference . is this a Shamu issue or a Pie issue in general?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] rfactor117:
Pie issue on shamu, VOLTE is not yet working.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] razanahi:
Using this rom after nitrogen but not happy with pixeldust, but its extra settings force me to like keep this over nitrogen. My feedback

1) battery not good at all

2) no fast charging

3) phone heated very quick

4) no pie recent

5) notification dots not working

6) notification lights not working

7) smart pixel blocks various operation

8) default launcher should get more options

9) navigation bars go away in gaming even gaming mod not enable

What good so far

1) Viper4fx working

2) all apps works good

3) accent colors work good

So where we are standing between nitrogen and pixeldust. Which one Dev will gives further updates nitrogen or pixeldust. My suggestion is to merged both roms to get one good rom. I will move back to nitrogen tomorrow because of device gets heated and no turbo charging.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
:laugh:

1, 2, 3 - it's at your end

4 - already acknowledged and will be solved in next version

5, 6 - present in nitrogen too (in fact, in all ROMs?)

7 - explain "various operation"

8 - wish - thanks

9 - it's at your end

Thanks for your suggestion to merge the ROMs :laugh:

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] razanahi:
1,2,3 doesn't happened with nitrogen 5,6 not working in this but working with nitrogen
[Nexus 6 Android Development] magnamentis:
same verdict, notification lights are working in nitrogen while depending on needs one needs a good app to tweak them accordingly neverheless at least there are lights.

as i stated earlier, combo of the two with all fixed vice versa would be perfect but then this takes development, maintenance alone does not do.

neverheless, especially nitroigen is great to have ;)
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dahawthorne:
Wow, some people are really hard to please.

Me, I have a 4-year-old device running cutting-edge software. Rather than complain about missing items (yes, notification lights would be nice) I'm just grateful to Nitin for his work in keeping my "old" machine going.

Your comments are not constructive. You come across (to me at least) as a complainer rather than someone trying to improve the product.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] razanahi:
That's my feedback not complain. I appreciate Dev for their efforts and time.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
Again 1, 2, 3 are at your end. If that doesn't happen on nitrogen, then find out why is it happening on pixeldust.

For 5, 6 see attached screenshot.

You didn't answer 7.

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] razanahi:
I switched on nitrogen. 7 when I start Google setup it was stuck at Google animation ring and by disabling smart pixel it went through. Can we get color ascent option in nitrogen. Appreciating your efforts.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] nitin.chobhe:
7. Smart Pixel has absolutely nothing to do with Google setup

No feature requests please.

Nitin
[Nexus 6 Android Development] yhwh111:
Terrific job you have done with this ROM can't wait for the next update just will get better. Thanks for all the effort you put into this Nitin is appreciated.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Kekarot:
new member here..

brought this wonderful device 2 months back

(request-it would be great if i could talk to someone to get know about running development)

so far a solid and stable build .....

fased minor issues

1)heating

2)charging rate is slow

3)resent panel is like oreo
[Nexus 6 Android Development] 劉小銘:
Do you need to install gapps? Thank you.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] magnamentis:
you need to read the OP and search before posting as mentioned here:

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/development/device-forum-rules-please-read-posting-t3667297

then you know, always read the first few and later the last few posts to get an idea of the current state and flashing instructions

are in every initial post, the number of exceptions is negligible ;)

EDIT: it's not that i don't like to answer you directly but there are two reasons why my reply is such:

a) you have to read as suggested anyways, else you'll come up with many more already answered questions

b) spoonfeeding is not helping anyone to become more independent and knowledgable enough to get along.