yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy A52 4G] ekerbuddyeker:
I bought one for a family member. I ha e s21 ultra. I think the a52 is a fantastic device. It hardly feels any different to my s21. A few things missing (dex, wireless charging, 100 million x useless zoom etc). For $350 it's outstanding.
[Samsung Galaxy A52 4G] Sentelin:
To be frank, I was close to chose A52 over S20 FE but S20 FE just head the things that were more important to me and at a given price, the best choice.

However, as someone who used A50 for the last two years, I would recommend anyone to go with A52, rather than A70+ (whatever people say, A50s get much bigger improvement and power with each version than A70s which are more expensive for less gain)
[Samsung Galaxy A52 4G] VonSparq:
I was also choosing between the A52 and the S20 FE.

Picked the A52, it came down to four things:

Price, I could comfortably afford the S20 FE 4G max.

SoC, S720G is weaker compared to the Exynos but it's not as dramatic of a difference as with the S720G vs the S855 or S865 and it's way more battery efficient.

S20 FE's digitizer issues, I'm not spending that much money to have a subpar experience with ghost touches.

Software support, the A52 just launched with Android 11, it'll get one more Android version and a year more of security updates.

I also went for the A52 LTE, I don't care about 5G and the SoC difference wasn't nearly enough to justify the extra cost of the A52 5G.
[Samsung Galaxy A52 4G] Sentelin:
The thing is, I don't care about SoC Exynos990 does more than a fine job for me (including gaming, some of which are demanding games, with barely any noticeable difference in performance ) , battery is holding off the entire day which is another thing that is more than enough, considering everything.

Digitizer issues never experienced, as far as I am concerned those are defects a few units had and the majority didn't.

I am not getting hung up on Android OS, since it's covered 3 versions (until android 13), which by that time I will be replacing the phone anyways, with an upgraded model. Or in case I don't for some reason, there will be polished and much better kernel optimized custom roms on XDA that will likely keep up to the latest Android version.

And I had a chance to test A52 in comparison to my choice, guess what? S20 FE 4G just fairs much better, despite so-called subpar SoC and etc in every area. (not benchmarks and etc, the actual real experience). And as for security updates, they will be roll out as part of Google play OS upgrades, pushed from Google mainstream pipeline, so you will never have to worry about security upgrades - even if we don't get major OS updates past 3 Android versions, security updates are no brainer

There is however caveat to all of this. A52 is an incredible budget phone that I would recommend to everyone who is on the verge of buying (especially for those who are upgrading from A50-51). It cuts pretty close to high end model for really affordable price
[General Questions and Answers] am565083:
I have a Note 10 that I recently rooted (with Magisk), tripping the KNOX counter, and can no longer use Island/Shelter/work profiles. Do any workarounds exist to bypass KNOX and get Island/Shelter to work again?
[General Questions and Answers] yogazip:
I know it's necessary in several situations to wipe userdata when flashing ROM, But is this necessary to wipe userdata when I modify my phone from a stable ROM(version 12.0.2) to a weekly ROM(version 12.5.0)?

I'm curious because it seems these two versions are in the same generation, but I've told not to do this, WHY?
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
You always can flash over. You just have to wipe data and cache after ROM flash.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
​

Havoc-OS 4.x is based on AOSP, inspired by Google Pixel.​

Has a refined Material Design 2 UI crafted by @SKULSHADY.​

Many useful features that provide a smooth premium experience.​

Just flash and enjoy...​

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WSbmYy7QeB6K9CSn6​

Founder & Lead Developer:​

SKULSHADY (Anushek Prasal)​

​

DevOPS & Scaling:​

Irongfly (Sukeerat Singh Goindi)​

​

Support Team:​

theo.j22 (Tushar Jain)​

​

If you like our work then please consider donating.​

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/ANUSHEK​

UPI: anushekprasal@okhdfcbank​

Maintainer PayPal: https://paypal.me/saurabhjrl​

Maintainer UPI: bravesoul349@ibl​

ROM: https://havoc-os.com/device#taimen​

About Us: https://havoc-os.com​

Recovery: https://twrp.me​

Magisk: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases​

Telegram Main Support Group: https://t.me/havocofficial​

Telegram Device Support Group: https://t.me/havoc_pixel2​

Telegram Announcements Channel: https://t.me/Havoc_OS​

Code Review: https://review.havoc-os.com​

First Time Install / Clean Flash

1. Download the ROM , Magisk (Optional) and GApps (optional) from the links above.​

2. Remove the Lock Pin and uninstall Magisk (if installed)​

2. Reboot into recovery​

3. Wipe System, Data, Dalvik, Cache / Factory reset​

4. Flash the ROM, Magisk (Optional) and GApps (Optional - On vanilla build only).​

5. Reboot and Enjoy.​

Update / Dirty Flash

1. Download the ROM.​

2. Wipe Cache / ART Dalvik.​

3. Flash the ROM.​

4. Reboot and Enjoy.​

LineageOS (https://github.com/LineageOS)​

Crdroid (https://github.com/crdroidandroid)​

Pixel Experience (https://github.com/PixelExperience)​

And all the other Developers, Testers, Donators and Users.​

https://github.com/Havoc-OS​

https://github.com/Havoc-Devices​

https://github.com/bravesoul349​

XDA:DevDB Information

Havoc-OS, ROM for the Pixel 2 XL

Contributors

@bravesoul349 (Saurabh Jarial)

Special Thanks

petiolarissean (Tester)

ReallySnow

Hall of Fame (donation)

Akhmad Khusairi

Mayank Antala

Neven McCarthy

Andrew Cook

Patrick Kraemer-Green

Jamal Hussain

ROM OS Version: Android 11

ROM Kernel: Linux 4.4.295

ROM Firmware Required: Last Stock Firmware

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Stable

Security Patch Level: 5 December 2021

Current Stable Version: 4.12

Stable Release Date: 2021-12-20

Created: 2021-04-06

Last Updated: 2021-12-21
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
Pixel Exclusive Features

:

1. Active Edge (Thanks to @kdrag0n)

2. Now Playing

Known issues

:

Music sound stutter during screen unlock (sometimes)

Join BraveSoul Chat Telegram Group for support and latest BraveSoul's build updates

Join Havoc-OS Pixel 2/XL Official Havoc-OS device support group

Join Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL Community Group for support and latest updates
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] KiranGadge911:
Wow Material Design 2, could you please share some screenshots
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] petiolarissean:
Give me time.Shoot them to bravesoul and post all screen shots
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Arnab Pal:
Hey, none of the banking apps work. I am not even using root but still the banking apps fail to work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Material Design 2 is not new, just fyi
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] petiolarissean:
Cts is working fine.Reflash everything from stock
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] KiranGadge911:
I thought he meant Material NEXT, nevermind
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pablo9023:
@bravesoul349, a great ROM. thank you are very much.

I noticed one bug with the screen lighting up when receiving notifications. Disabling this option in the settings does nothing.

I read that there is such a bug in GSI version also
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
New update has been pushed. Check if this build fix your issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pablo9023:
Fixed. Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
Update v4.5

*CLEAN INSTALL REQUIRED*

Changelog

( • Device changes | - Source changes ):

24 May 2021

• Initial Official build

• Bump to version 4.5

• Upstream Kernel to 4.4.268

• Added Facelock support

• Added Applocker support

• Added OTA support

• Added charging LED overlay

• Added support for Bluetooth hearing aids

• Added Wifi dual interface (WIFI and hotspot simultaneously)

• Added eSim support

• Added option to disabling camera laser sensor in developer options

• Added Call recording support (vanilla)

• Improved NFC

• Improved background blur quality

• Improved Google Assistant support

• Improved Setup wizard

• Switched to CarrierSettings

• Force Enabled voLTE, viLTE and voWIFI on supported carriers

• Fixed display flicker on AOD

• Fixed double tap to wakeup

• Fixed APN issues

- Merged May Security Patch (android-11.0.0_r37)

- Moved Smart Charging to Adaptive Charging

- Added Temperature based Adaptive Charging

- Added Battery temperature to battery stats

- Added Partial screenshot

- Added App volume row to volume dialog

- Added Havoc-OS Recovery UI

- Added QS tile to show Volume panel

- Added QS tile to show Power menu

- Added Compass QS tile

- Added Language switch QS tile

- Added Wi-Fi data usage in QS footer when connected

- Added Navbar layout customization

- Added left and right virtual buttons while typing

- Added Home button press to answer call

- Added Volume button tap to answer call

- Added Volume button cursor control

- Added Volume button tap to wake device

- Added toggle to hide Status bar on Lockscreen

- Added Lockscreen background blur

- Added a few Lockscreen clock styles

- Added kill button to notification conversation guts

- Improved VoLTE/VoWiFi Status bar icons

- Improved Status bar brightness control gesture

- Improved Notch hide

- Improved Hidden gesture navbar

- Improved Clipboard access notifications

- Improved AOD while charging

- Fixed QS footer icons visibility

- Fixed FOD disappearing on Lockscreen

- Fixed face removal when disabling Security

- Fixed Notification panel with immerse mode

- Fixed screenshot action chip colors in dark mode

- Fixed wrong VoLTE/VoWiFi slot detection for Dual SIM

- Other fixes and improvements
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
First impressions:

Same niggle i have with all ROMs lately, not enough room left on /system for larger than stock GApps

Otherwise flashes fine and has plenty of options as you would expect for Havoc

Passes SafetyNet out of the box (with MagiskHide enabled in Magisk Manager settings), nothing else needed

Update:

Sadly for me root is still detected by Samsung Gear app so it breaks my ability to use Samsung Pay on my Active 2. Latest Proton also fails this for some reason

Back to PixelExperience (PixelExperience_Plus_taimen-11.0-20210424-1334-OFFICIAL) in a few hours once ive had some sleep
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Cydras:
Awesome!! Thank you for the ROM! I love Havoc so much! I find on Pie it was the best ROM :)

I install it now :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] harihacker:
Very stable. Very good battery life. Did not encounter any bugs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] SlowPx:
I clean flashed this rom about 6 hours ago. So far it showed me some pros and cons.

Pros:

- better battery life than PE (so far)

- included battery charge control

Cons:

- Weird scaling, dps and font size randomly resetting themselves

- Included launcher does not have the google search bar (a very big con for me at least & and using other launchers doesn't let you use app suggestions on the home screen)

- Extremely aggressive auto brightness

- Apps like TikTok freezes and crashes after some time (will upload the log when I have time)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Cydras:
Hi,

am using the rom now since a week. Thanks for your work, the feature set is amazing and all is woking :)

I have only 2 minor issues:

1. Sometimes when i wake up my device, the screen turns black and i must press the power button again. (AOD Display is enabled)

2. I have also sometimes app freezes, when i tap to a button nothing happens. I had this in Discord and Google Maps. An app restart has solved the issue
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
Used for a while as DD and really loved it. A very complete experience with features and the best battery life out there right now. Although the phone feels little warm in general usage ( I never use back cover) but still battery is mammoth.

Fluid and PE felt cool with CPU temp not spiking in regular usage but can't compete on battery drain and features here.

I'll switch to RevengeOS official to check a lite ROM for a while but this is a golden build of Havoc to fall back to for stability and battery.

Hope Google search bar is added in dock in launcher.

Thank you for this awesome ROM.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] rajkatiyar07:
Thanks man. Just wanted to know do i need to flash stock rom first and then flash Havoc ? Or i can directly switch to this rom from my current custom rom ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Can someone assist me? I noticed in carrier settings that I'm only allowed to switch between 3G and 4G settings. Previously in other ROMs, including stock, I could go to LTE but my phone is denying me this on this ROM. Is this normal?

I checked the radio info under phone settings, and LTE is enabled there, but maybe this is just a visual thing? If it is my OCD is getting to me lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
I answered this recently in another ROM thread:

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-11-0-taimen-pixelexperience-aosp-official.4244497/post-84987489

Its cosmetic, get over it is the short version :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Alright, I just remember at least 3 options to choose from.

Do you know why the ping test would fail for IPv6 here, or if it matters?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
IPv6? presumably because your carrier doesnt route IPv6 packets?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GammaRay654:
is possible to disable navbar??, i dont like android gestures, coz i use an app for navigation gestures, vivid n.g but the switch to get navbar disabled is always, i cant select it
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
The Havoc come up with shady launcher which doesn't have search bar yet but you can flash or install pixel launcher without any issue.

The apps crash has been fixed and will be pushed with next update.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
will be better if you can share logs

app freeze issue will be fixed with next update. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
if you want something lite then you can try vanilla build with lite gapps, might help you with cpu temp as well
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
if you are using an A11 based rom then simply follow the clean steps no need to flash stock but don't forget to take backup in-case something went wrong or you get crashes/errors during or after install then try clean after flashing stock. Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
No!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] droidbot1337:
yes, but not built in. i too hate the gestures so i use another app. you can either use the substratum no navbar mod, or install LSposed with gravitybox. i have tried both and prefer LSposed because it comes with many of my favorite modules. if you need help, just PM me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bravesoul349:
Update v4.6

Updates onwards can be installed via System updates

Changelog

( • Device changes | - Source changes ):

19 June 2021

• Bump to version 4.6

• Upstream Kernel to 4.4.272

• Fixed apps freeze issue

• Fixed Adaptive Charging

• Addressed SElinux denials

• Improved Blur rendering

- Merged June Security Patch (android-11.0.0_r38)

- Added Automated Sleep Mode

- Added Color mode preview to LiveDisplay

- Added Alarms Blocker (Developer Settings)

- Added Wakelock Blocker (Developer Settings)

- Added Partial/Full Screenshot QS tile

- Added 1 minute timeout to Power menu

- Added ability to block media apps from resuming

- Added toggle to reduce refresh rate on battery saver

- Added Blinking stop dot to ScreenRecord

- Added Low quality option to ScreenRecord

- Improved ScreenRecord Dialog layout

- Improved Sensors icon

- Improved Refresh rate settings

- Improved Adaptive charging

- Improved Blur appearance and performance

- Improved Bluetooth dialog theme

- Improved Lockscreen PIN layout

- Improved Pocket mode layout

- Improved ringer vibration patterns

- Changed default screen timeout to 2 minutes

- Fixed Styles & Wallpapers crash on Vanilla builds

- Fixed issues with AppLock

- Fixed daily Wi-Fi data usage in QS footer

- Fixed crash caused by Heads-Up timeout

- Fixed Gaming mode turn off notification

- Fixed Long press on Gaming Mode QS tile

- Fixed inverted VoLTE/VoWiFi icons

- Fixed Signal icon alignment

- Removed Suspend actions

- Added Font size setting to Launcher

- Improved Icon size setting in Launcher

- Other fixes and improvements
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
@bravesoul349

Just flashed the latest to test...Vanilla, plus my own smaller NikGapps (im not tempting fate these days with my usual full NikGapps)

Flashed fine.

Only MagiskHide needed to be toggled on to pass SafetyNet out of the box

Bug(s):

Advanced Restart doesnt not work when toggled on in settings - not a showstopper, just mentioning it
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
It works for me. I'm not sure it makes any difference but I used the gapps version.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Cheers for reporting in, its a weird one.....ive never seen it toggled and not work :)

And ive seen some things :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Showstopper for me is the ROM somehow lets Samsung Pay detect its rooted. (I set up the ROM and restore the exact same backup on every ROM i test.)

On top of Samsung Pay, I also know that root is given up by the ROM somehow, instantly when i open my banking app, as biometirc login is disabled.

Sadly currently only Pixel Experience and Bliss dont do this.

This is a personal showstopper and shouldnt discourage anyone else from using the ROM

Rolling back to PE or Bliss
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] elvis9585:
you need to have the text copying in the multitasking the applications
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Beakhole:
I'm finally updating to Android 11 from Pie after over 2 years of procrastinating. Forgive me if this is a stupid question but I can't find the answer anywhere... is it not possible to install TWRP and Magisk after installing an Android 11 rom? (I did do a full wipe/factory install beforehand)

Edit: Never mind. I got it figured out using the method outlined here. (I've pasted it below in case the linked post gets deleted)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Beakhole:
I just clean flashed this yesterday from stock. At least 3 or 4 times per hour I'm experiencing unexpected soft reboots (where it just goes straight to the boot animation and gets back to the lockscreen, requiring my pin again before my fingerprint or any app will work again).

I can't figure out what's causing it. It actually happened again just now in the middle of trying to type this up. I used SysLog just now to grab logs. Can someone who can read logs interpret these for me and tell me what's causing the crashing?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
So i had a quick look, but im no expert, but seems to be a lot of low memory, battery and audio related errors. Are you running any sort of tweaking/speed up modules/scripts, under magisk or other? If you are, stop running that snakeoil.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Beakhole:
I appreciate you taking a look for me. I'm not running any scripts like that. I have always had major issues with low memory, though. That was my primary reason for finally biting the bullet and upgrading after over two years of putting it off. And while my performance right now is a marked improvement over my previous rom, I'm now dealing with this new soft reboot issue.🤦‍♀️
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Ive commented on a number of Android 11 ROM's that theyre overly aggressive in killing background processes/services, some drove me nuts - disconnecting me form my Galaxy watch every 30 seconds , cant remember which ROM it was, i test a few), but ive never seen any of them kill the GUI and force a soft reboot....

When you flash do you wipe AND format data?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Beakhole:
I flashed the factory image and formated userdata at that step. Then when flashing this rom, I wiped everything that the install instructions said: Wipe System, Data, Dalvik, Cache / Factory reset
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Cool, sorry to ask, but worth checking the basics
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Beakhole:
No problem, I appreciate the help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Cydras:
Hi, with the new build 4.6 all issues are gone :)

I am using it now since release and have found no issues yet.

Thank you very much for this awesome ROM!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Is it just me, or does anyone else experience Google Pay to not work at terminals randomly? I usually have to reboot my phone or toggle off NFC in order for my phone to be read again at checkout stations. It's happened with a few ROMS in the past, so not sure if it happens on stock ROM as well, or just an annoying bug that's present.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] harihacker:
For me after trying out a load of roms, 0524 version of Havoc is best for battery life.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] optimisticuser:
Wow! How you getting 6+ hours. I used to get 5 and half hours on a fresh install and after 2 days it went back to 3 and half to 4 hours.

Any extra optimizations you running? What apps are set to battery optimize?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Its clear in the screenshot he has battery saver on

Any ROM will get those numbers with that switched on...

How can you get better battery time?

Generally:

1) Dont install social media apps (its not rocket science that these drain battery)

2) Install Universal GMS Doze https://xdaforums.com/t/module-universal-gms-doze.3853710/

3) Dont install "tweak" apps
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] harihacker:
Battery saver kicks in at 20% by default. I don't use any social media apps except for Reddit. I use Teams foe work as well. Don't use any Doze apps but will give it a try as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
The Google sign in prompt doesn't come to my device on this ROM. Has anyone experienced this ; aware of what needs to be done in that case?

Am on the latest gappa version. No magisk or root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] optimisticuser:
1. Can't do that because work requires using Teams and I require WhatsApp for personal use (but I receive less than 5 messages on WA daily, so should not be an issue) and Reddit.

2. Cannot install Magisk as no matter what I do to hide root (including Magisk Hide), my bank app always detects root and does not let me login.

3. No tweak apps installed, no games installed, no music/video streaming.

I think my battery might just be degraded. Have had the phone for 2 years and 4 months.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pedro77Bv:
No battery saving modes, automatic brightness, a lot of YouTube, music, 30 min of play. Almost every day is the same