[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spezi77:
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PixelDust ROM is an Android 10 ROM especially built for Google Pixel and Nexus devices.

We rebased the project to Code Aurora Sources, more commonly known as CAF. CAF ROMs are therefore generally considered to be more optimized for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoCs than AOSP ROMs (in performance, RAM management, battery, etc.). We strive to keep the PixelDust Experience as close as possible to Android as Google intended. We add a decent selection of the coolest custom ROM features that would've been missed if they hadn't been included.

The PixelDust Crew would highly appreciate if you would take a little of your time and leave your valuable feedback, your honest opinion or just say hello. If you should encounter a bug, or some kind of glitch that seems to be abnormal and you are pretty sure that it is related to the ROM (and not related to any special apps or mods you flashed on top), then please give as many details as possible.

Special shoutouts to Roger.T for his amazingly designed wallpapers, logos and the best bootanimation I ever had on my Pixel!!! If you like our work, please consider to buy Roger the first beer, and a few more for the other team members and spezi77. Cheers!

BTW, please consider to take a logcat, because you know that:

Disclaimer:

If your device fails to comply with your standards of what you consider functioning, I am not liable. This is provided free of charge and does not come with a warranty. Although, if you provide a log, I can provide some sort of assurance that I will look into your issue.

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* Periodic CAF/AOSP security updates

* Pixel GApps included (no need to flash any third party GApps)

* All official features of the Pixel XL

* Pixel 4 wallpapers :)

* KingKernel (stable release)

* PixelDust Launcher

* Enhanced theming engine (big thanks to DirtyUnicorns for their commits)

Additional QS tiles

* Always On Display

* Caffeine

* Language

* NFC

* PixelDust Settings

* Screenshot (Partial/Full/Longshot)

* and many more

Display

* Theming: Dark/black themes, Accent colors, Fonts, Icon shapes, QS tile styles

Lock screen display

* Battery level on bottom

* Ambient music ticker

* Charging info

Security

* Lock screen PIN quick unlock

System Gestures

* Swipe fingerprint for notifications

* Swipe fingerprint left or right to dismiss notifications

* Volume rocker skips music tracks

* Three-fingers-swipe to screenshot

PixelDust Wallpapers

* A set of 15 breathtaking space themed Wallpapers

Theme options

* Themes: Choose between 48 different accent colors, 8 different clock interfaces and more

* Style: Automatic, Light, Google dark, Pitch black, Solarized dark, Black Coffee

Status bar

* Status bar icon whitelist

* Network traffic display

* Clock & date settings

* Battery settings

Quick settings

* Vibrate on touch

* Secure tiles require unlocking

* Battery percentage

* Battery estimate

* Display clock in QS header

* Footer brightness slider

* Brightness slider on/off toggle

* Brightness slider bottom

* Auto brightness icon

* Min-Max icon

* Status bar pulls down Quick Settings

Buttons

* Accidental touch

* Screen off power button torch

* Volume Settings: Playback control, Volume wake, Volume steps

* Volume Panel

Navigation bar

* Navbar visibility toggle

* Layout (normal, compact, left-leaning, right-leaning)

* Invert layout of Navbar buttons

* Show arrow keys while typing

Gestures

* Status bar dt2s

* Lock screen dt2s

Lock screen

* Left & right lock screen shortcuts

* Fingerprint authentication vibration

* Pocket detection

* Media cover art

* Media artwork blur level

* Lock screen charging animation

Power menu

* Disable power menu when locked

* Power Menu options incl. advanced Restart options and many more

Notifications

* Notifications light

* Battery charging light

* Ambient display brightness

* Ambient notification brightness

* Edge lighting

Misc

* Pulse for NavBar, LockScreen and Ambient Screen

* Gaming Mode

* Wake up on charge

* Rounded corners

* Disable device identifier restrictions

Not working:

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Terms & conditions:

By downloading this custom ROM you agree that I, the developer of PixelDust ROM, am not liable in any way, shape or form for any damage done to your device. The PixelDust ROM is provided free of charge and does not come with a warranty.

Downloads:

* PixelDust CAF Android 10 for marlin incl. stock GApps & vendor image

* TWRP 3.2.3-1 for Pixel XL (credits Dees_Troy)

* ROOT: Magisk (credits topjohnwu)

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Telegram Discussion Channel: https://t.me/pixeldustcommunity

Telegram Announcements Channel: https://t.me/pixeldustproject

Telegram Build Support Channel: https://t.me/compile_pixeldust

Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ANtVnW8

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Pre-requisites:

* You are familiar with helping yourself out of awkward situations.. You won't defame or complain at the developer of this ROM for your misfortunes.

* You are familiar with using fastboot (check this needful guide on how to unbrick your pixel device)

* Before you are ready to flash this custom ROM, you have to install the latest factory image in order to have the correct bootloader, radio, vendor and so on in place.

* Bootloader unlocked

* You have created a backup of your ROM & data

* TWRP 3.2.3-1 is permanently installed or booted via fastboot (explained here);

First time installing Pixel Dust ROM, or coming from another ROM:

As mentioned above, you are required to flash stock ROM 10.0 before installing this custom ROM.

New users should first flash the stock ROM:

Follow these instructions: https://developers.google.com/android/images#marlin

Clean flash PixelDust ROM:

Reboot to bootloader

Boot into TWRP recovery via fastboot (This is required becaused TWRP is not yet updated for Android 10)

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-marlin.img

Advanced Wipe (system, dalvik, data)

Flash ROM

Flash twrp-pixel-installer.zip (it is required in order to flash Magisk later)

Reboot System (Ignore the message: No OS installed)

Do not flash a vendor.img (Pixel Dust ROM has a custom vendor image included)

Do not flash any third party GApps (Pixel Dust ROM has Google Apps included)

At the initial boot you need a little patience before you can enjoy the Pixel Dust Goodness!

Experienced users may dirty flash PixelDust ROM:

Use fastboot to boot into TWRP recovery

Advanced Wipe (system, dalvik)

Flash ROM

Flash twrp-pixel-installer.zip

Reboot System and enjoy the Pixel Dust Goodness!

Needa root? Then flash Magisk:

You cannot flash Magisk during the initial install. You must boot into PixelDust ROM at least once!

Reboot to Recovery

Flash Magisk-xxx.zip

Reboot to System

Apply OTA updates:

OTA update process:

Before downloading the OTA update: Make sure TWRP is permanently installed via zip (to both slots)

Download and install the update from "System > System update" screen in Settings

After a bit, it will get stuck at "Finalizing package installation"

Reboot into TWRP, change active slot to inactive and reboot system

Now the system will boot up and finish installing the update

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Thanks to all development teams, e.g. ABC ROM, AICP, AOKP, AOSPA, AOSP Extended, BenzoROM, Bootleggers, CarbonROM, crDroid, DirtyUnicorns, Havoc OS, LOS, MSM-Xtended Project, OmniROM, Potatoes Project and PureNexus, we borrowed a few features and tweaks from.

Kernel

KingKernel (stable release)

Source code: https://github.com/pixeldust-devices/android_kernel_google_marlin

XDA:DevDB Information

[ROM][Pixel XL][10.0] PixelDust CAF Android 10 for marlin, ROM for the Google Pixel XL

Contributors

spezi77

Source Code: https://github.com/pixeldust-project-caf

ROM OS Version: Android 10

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x

Based On: AOSP, CAF

Version Information

Status: Stable

Stable Release Date: 2019-08-15

Created 2019-07-05

Last Updated 2020-08-07