yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] abhifx:
This is fantastic. except that I can't take the risk of repartition due to broken USB port. but good to see this old device getting the love
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] NTGDeveloper:
I upgraded this device and I can't seem to go through a smooth 17.1 upgrade to 18.1 because I have a lock screen pin/pattern and every time I tried, the lock screen would crash as soon as I entered my pin. I saw that some other users had this problem on other devices, just thought I might want to bring that forward here on the new thread.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I set it up freshly using the recovery from LOS 18.1 and it worked flawlessly. I first tried TWRP but it couldnt mount /system (MindTheGapps for 18.1), so I tried the recovery built-in and it worked without a hitch.

No issues with pin/encryption using fresh method, IDK about upgrading or dirty flashing, but fresh works as it should.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] NTGDeveloper:
Yeah overall it works fine with a clean flash, its just upgrading the device unfortunately doesn't work. Great ROM so far!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Did you try coming from 10 or earlier LOS and used a dirty flash to the latest? I wouldn't expect that to work without hiccups coming from LOS 10 and dirty upgrading to LOS 11 (even official versions). Normally I have issues with /data and app FCs when I try dirty upgrading a major revision jump like that (I am not saying that's what you did) but if so, I can see it would cause headaches. I normally just backup everything and clean flash a major version jump, especially for my old tablet. I hardly ever use this thing anymore, usually my tablet sits in my work bag powered off. When I saw 18.1 dropped for my Pixels as well, I figured I would test out 18.1 on my nexus before reaching my Pixel 2, 3, or 4 (PX4 is my daily driver) but I have them all still lying around.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] frankusb:
I had the same issue. Wiped and restored from backup.

One issue that I've noticed is that in landscape the wallpaper is distorted (Nova launcher issue?). Other than that, no issues. Thanks so much!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] NTGDeveloper:
They do advertise in the Wiki that dirty flashing from one official version to another is technically supported, but I see why it wouldn't be because Android 11 removed an encryption/lock screen thing that was supposedly obsolete, which I think affected the Nexus 7? But overall idk. Its no big deal anyway for me, I just hope that the same doesn't happen to my phone :ROFLMAO:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] luc_luke:
Awesome, thanks! :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Foxxey:
I didn't have lock screen pin/pattern enabled (just swipe) and dirty flashing 18.1 on top of 17.1 worked just fine. (At least I'm not aware of any problems yet.)

So, if you plan to upgrade from 17.1 to 18.1, I recommend disabling screen lock pin/pattern before the upgrade.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] Bertus_:
I´m triying to install it for the first time on my nexus 7 (wifi), but when I do:

fastboot boot lineage-18.1-20210401-recovery-flox.img

On console the result is:

Sending 'boot.img' (10880 KB) OKAY [ 1.392s]
Booting OKAY [ 0.000s]
Finished. Total time: 1.438s

And in the nexus I´m getting the text "Booting downloaded image" but nothing else happens and gets stucked there.

Any idea?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] ghaeh:
Perspective from guy that installed LOS 14 some years ago and was dismayed that official upgrades halted because of partitioning.

It took a couple days. The XP laptop that got me to LOS 14 doesn't seem up to LOS 18. I installed ADB & Fastboot on Win 7 PC that I almost never use after seeing signature error, but of course sig err didn't go away on Win 7. some bonus in that USB connection less flaky.

Sideloads of repartition and MindTheGapps produce signature

errors. In the recovery dialog you need to ignore the error and select "Yes" when asked if you really want to apply the update.

* If you are slow responding (as in researching the messages) the tablet might lose connection and you have to reconnect. PC reboots can help.

* The repartition script and other wipes produce voluminous messages that don't require action. Go do something else for half an hour or maybe more.

* Sideloading gapps requires redoing "Apply Update" and "Apply from ADB"

* Bottom line - It eventually works and is so much better.

Win command session log attached.

* A big thank you to the hard working people who have given my favorite tablet a new future.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] asquartz:
Same. It's a shame I didn't find this advice before trying to upgrade. It's also a shame it isn't mentioned in the Lineageos upgrade wiki for flox...

I ended up doing a wipe from recovery and clean install, after which all seems to be going smoothly :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] npjohnson:
it is now.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] gontera:
Works like a charm after a clean installation. I appreciate your efforts.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] dahawthorne:
I enjoy a bit of sport as well as the next person, but eventually I get tired... :)

At first I tried a dirty flash over followmsi's unofficial 18.1, and got an "E3004: This package is for device: flox; this device is flo." Ok, no problem, I didn't really expect it to work. But despite all attempts at wiping/formatting/sideloading/repartitioning/modifying/blah blah blah I'm still getting the same E3004 message.

I'm clearly not following a step here, but I don't know which one.

What is it that transforms my flo into a flox?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Original Android Development] kartolo:
need some clarification: currently my tablet is on official LOS 17.1 (repartitioned), OpenGApps and has TWRP. How do I install LOS 18.1? Install using TWRP? should I install MindGApps on top?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] npjohnson:
Nexus 6

- Your warranty is now void.
- You have been warned.
- Use at your own risk.

Introduction:

This is the Official Lineage OS 18.1 thread for the Nexus 6.

Downloads:

Please follow the install instructions in your device's Wiki page linked below exactly, and make sure your device's firmware matches the required firmware listed.

Official Builds:

shamu

Unofficial - built once a month by me, includes GApps and Pixel goodies:

shamu

If you don't follow these instructions, or use 3rd party add-ons (like Magisk) please don't expect support here.

Known Bugs:

IMS (VoLTE/Wi-Fi Calling) doesn't work on LineageOS 16.0 and above - it's possible this feature may return in the future, though it unlikely, due to severely outdated proprietary blobs.

Find any? Report them according to this guide.

Notes:

The only supported GApps package at the moment is MindTheGapps, linked on our Wiki page about gapps.

Kernel Source: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_moto_shamu
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] nhatminh87:
Wow; its amazing; thank so much for all dev for your contribution
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Pilsener:
I can't believe my eyes!! Thanks!!!

EDIT: Wait... is this an april fools joke? -__-
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] npjohnson:
Nope! Builds are rolling right now!
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] alfacrux:
Be prepared that:

1. Always backup your personal data&files

2. Upgrade from 17.1 may not succeed (that was the case here, booted to sim unlock screen and then rebooted etc)

3. LineageOS default e-Mail app is removed

Thanks for keeping Shamu alive :)
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] madLyfe:
coming from 17.1 i installed 18.1 and am trying to update the google apps from the 18.1 download here: https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps.html but im getting a signature verification failed msg. should i be getting that, proceed anyways? pretty sure i needed to update that google apps as i had the playstore on 17.1 and no idea what version of the google apps i used at that time 🤷‍♂️
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] dwardo:
Seeing about the same as your 2.

I don't have a sim in it (not my main phone) but can't get in after inputting pin code... screen goes dark and then comes back to asking for pin code (as if lockscreen reboot).

No adb acces (since not pin unlocked) to grab a logcat.

Have a full twrp backup so did some tests :

* Tried deactivating pin in 17.1 before upgrading --> same issue (upon swipping up from lockscreen instead of entering pin)

* Tried fresh 18.1 install after data wipe --> works...
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] dvdram:
I am very pleased to see the next Android version coming to my N6. Thank you very, very much for your work!

But...

Than bothers me a bit. Having to re-setup every personal data and app is something I would rather avoid. Is there any chance that upgrading from 17.1 without loosing all data and apps will be possible in the near future? That would really be the icing.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] madLyfe:
i just reset and started from scratch 😭
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] ProBird79:
Awesome to see the continued development!!

I assume the IMS development has been dropped? https://github.com/wavedashdoc/android_device_moto_shamu
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
Nice and its Official time to start making some backups

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[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] dvdram:
Yes, absolutely so! But although I do make backups once a week, that won't spare the effort of installing and setting up all my apps, login credentials and personal data, if the upgrade does not keep those settings.

What about restoring just the data partition after a clean installation? Will that enable me to keep my apps and their data?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] spiral777:
Does anyone know what we have to do to get Viper4android working on the nexus 6 Android 11? 🤔
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
Backups are rolling here also. Clean installs are a bit of a project

Hope its not to buggy first release
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] esysfound:
Read carefully the installation instructions - says which MindtheGapps file to use and it is the ARM build.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
All clean re-installed and running good the only issue I'm seeing is on every reboot getting the error msg DM Config Update Keeps Stopping?

Also can someone tell me where the option to enable restart to recovery TWRP is at? I'm not seeing it in developer options anymore
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
Found it

System > Advanced > Gestures > Power Menu > Advanced restart
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 8zabi:
Installed after a full wipe, so far so good. Thanks for your hard work!
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
Another issue I'm seeing is photo edit keeps crashing when I try and crop or edit a photo
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] nhatminh87:
i tested the first built; its more smooth than lineage os 17; so amazing with 8 years old phone; thanks the author so much
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
Nexus 6 is WAY easier to change the battery on than newer devices. You do NOT need to touch the screen on it AT ALL. The back plastic cover peels off (warm it with a hair dryer for a few mins to soften up the adhesive) and reveals a whole lot of little torx screws. Just unscrew them all (the black ones, not the silver one which just holds the volume rocker in place) and the back frame comes off and the battery just falls out of it. The battery ribbon wire is connected by a 4-pin socket hidden by a little rubber plug at the bottom-right when you're looking at the back with the cover off.

As far as the "unused battery shelf life" issue goes, as long as the battery hasn't fully discharged before you first charge it (in which case it WON'T actually charge or show any signs of life), it should be fine. I wouldn't worry about lost capacity over time from sitting, after obviously no more than 7 years, it would be negligible. The major capacity loss is from actual use.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Elektroschmock:
The icon of the system's camera app is removed if the whole camera stack / camera server doesn't come up at boot in a timely manner to prevent things crashing all over the place.

On some but not all devices the stack comes up a bit later an still can be used by different camera apps.

Usually the missing camera icon can be fixed by a subsequent boot.

Even if it doesn't make sense to you the problem was mitigated on most devices by those two patches I've made:

shamu: Don't go breaking my HAL · LineageOS/android_device_moto_shamu@a2d14bb

Ooh-hoo, nobody knows it When it was down I was your clown Ooh-hoo, nobody knows it, nobody knows Right from the start * On some devices camera HAL doesn't come up reliable. Camereraserver n...

github.com

shamu: Don't go breaking my HAL part 2 · LineageOS/android_device_moto_shamu@ad93b52

* Starting services in a specific order doesn't make much sense as 'start' isn't synchronus Reference: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/master/init/READ...

github.com

I've never found the root cause for the stack not coming up with the right timing as I was only able to reproduce it once on one of my shamus.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
Nothing would crash if just the logic that makes the icon not show is removed.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Elektroschmock:
Like I wrote above - if the icon is removed something already went wrong with the cameraserver.

On most devices showing this behaviour no camera is working at all. So removing the icon to prevent crashes is the right thing to do.

On some devices the camera app is working despite the camera server came up a little late - you seem to own one of those devices.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] MapTap:
Nice ROM, clean, no garbage. If my battery was not so bad i'd probably give it a whirl as my daily.

Trying to enable simultaneous charging and USB OTG/host mode. Is that possible on this ROM? I just came for another ROM because their were rumours it was...
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
Already changed the battery out this weekend will be interesting to see what kind of difference it makes crazy been using the original phone and battery from day one over 5 years already

Definitely way past time for a new phone upgrade trying to decide what to get next thinking about maybe a Pixel fold or Pixel 6 will see how they pan out once there released. What ever phone I get its got to have working US Dual or eSIm so sick of carrying around 2 phones.

Any suggestions ?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
I wouldn't trust a foldable screen, and I certainly wouldn't pay a premium for something that is going to break.

I'll probably be going for a P6Pro myself. Screen width is only 3mm smaller than N6, which is a lot better than earlier Pixels (6mm smaller on P2XL). That means that OSK can be brought up to N6 equivalent by trimming just 1.5mm off both sides (Q, Shift, ?123 keys on the left side, P, backspace, Enter on the right) -- looks like there's enough space to do that, maybe even more. I think I can live with that.

My P2XL has an esim, though I've never used it, so I would imagine that newer pixels would continue to have that.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
Yeah I'm waiting on the Pixel 6 Pro also top on my list as a possible option definitely want to get something extra nice this time. Looking at all higher end phones that are dual and eSIM any other suggestions ?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
To be honest, I wouldn't touch ANYTHING that isn't Pixel. I have zero interest in fighting with locked bootloaders or missing support for the device in AOSP.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
Right I'm with you there.

Hopefully this new google Tensor SoC chipset won't create issues with that it kind of reminds me of Samsung's Exynos
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
Yes, that does concern me, but there isn't much we can do besides wait and see how it shapes up. My sense is that google is just as frustrated as any of us over the lack of upstream support for snapdragon hardware, but as always, they're unpredictable, so despite that, it could come out with core kernel functionality moved into blobs.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] esysfound:
If I had to (after being tortured) I would get a OnePlus latest Pro.

But there is only one phone to have - the Nexus 6 Shamu. I hate the new screen ratios. Too tall/narrow for reading editting docs on the road.

Kudos Devs for the weekly LOS updates. Hopefully slowly A12/LOS 19 will get baked.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
Yeah, I definitely agree with you on those idiotic aspect ratios, makes it so the diagonal screen size is completely meaningless since really the only meaningful dimension is the screen WIDTH. Nexus 6 is 74mm with a diagonal 5.95" and area of 97.9cm2. Pixel 2 XL is 68mm with a diagonal of 6.0" and area of 92.6cm2. So the two are marketed as the same size, but the reality is that Nexus 6 is substantially wider and overall larger.

Now on to Pixel 6pro.... its called 6.71", but is 61mm wide? Some of what is included in the measure is also wasted space with the camera hole and rounded corners. Fortunately, there is the command "wm size WxH" which can effectively cut it down to a sensible ratio and cut OUT the BS holes in the screen.

(FWIW: On a P2XL, you can make it look "normal" at about 5.75" using; wm size 1440x2720; settings put secure sysui_rounded_size 1, also FWIW, with the wm size set to 1440x2560 for a sane aspect ratio, the screen is under 5.5")
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Blueberry 85:
Hello,

despite update 18.1 of August 25

i still have drm problem with molotov

who would have a solution
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Rootmaster906:
Elaborate on what this Molotov is plz and why do u need it? This app isn't compatible with u.s
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
I don't know if I'm the only one getting this kind of a strange issue ?

I'm getting an occasional random reboot where the camera disappears and I have to reboot again to bring it back ?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] dwardo:
Same thing here... doesn't work as Netflix doesn't work either...
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] dwardo:
Molotov give acces to dvb-t over internet for free (in france at least) + other non free VOD services
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] dumb.phone:
Hello, awesome work. Decided to resurrect my Nexus 6 and was able to install 18.1 today. I haven't installed gapps and don't plan to. I installed Navigator offline apps via apk and it couldn't find my location. Location services is on but still nothing. Interestingly enough, location isn't in the top dropdown tray (if that's what it's called), I don't see the Location icon to turn on/off like I would have expected. I installed GPSTest via apk and it cannot pick up any GPS signal. I have a pixel right next to it and it can pick up gps signal. Is gps/location broken with 18.1?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] runekock:
Works for me. Tested with 18 august build, and GPS Test app.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] dumb.phone:
Hmm, I just tried 18 August and still no success. Any recommendations on how to debug? Also, should the location icon be in the drop down tray?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] runekock:
On my phone, the icon isn't there, but I can add it by editing the tray.

As for debugging, here are some suggestions:

- check that you have the newest bootloader

- wipe data, if you haven't done that recently

- try stock rom, to check whether it is a hardware problem
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] dumb.phone:
@runekock All user error. The penicl icon to edit the tray I never noticed before so that solved that. For the GPS, it seems my radio strength is not the same as before. I took the phone outside and after about 5-10 minutes, GPSTest picked up satelites. It's odd because GPS worked in my place before. Thanks for the help!
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
Yep, its some bonehead logic in the camera application where if the camera server doesn't start up fast enough, it won't show the icon. When that happens, just go into the GALLERY and hit the camera button from in there.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
What gallery you mean the photo gallery?

I don't see a camera button in there
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
Top of screen, third icon from the right.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Markeee:
You lost me I don't see any camera icon in the photo gallery

You do mean the photo gallery ?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Blueberry 85:
no one have a solution for the drm scheme ? :(
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] 96carboard:
Doubt you'll find any solution. Best option is to find alternative sources for whatever data they provide where no drm is required.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] larrywilson:
room https://download.lineageos.org/shamu
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] npjohnson:
linked in the OP? Not sure why you need to link it lol
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Rootmaster906:
Go to platform tools, powershell and type ./adb devices that will help PC recognize the phone.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Rootmaster906:
Anyone still getting windowed boxes on display? Dev said it was fixed.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] npjohnson:
windowed boxes?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Elektroschmock:
I also saw your question in a different thread. I think your hardware is faulty. Maybe the display connector or cable.

Have you opened your device for e.g. a battery change?
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Hammerfest:
Anyone know of a way to limit the battery charge level?

Wanna set it to 80% or 85% since the battery in this thing likes to die quickly since its mostly plugged in (being used as an emergency phone in truck)
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] nhatminh87:
Hope you will still support android 12 for shamu, thank a lot for your support us
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Uplander:
Search for "acca" on f-droid if rooted.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] esysfound:
AccuBattery app works fine
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] esysfound:
Interesting Privacy article out 6 Oct, lots on the interweb today. Android in general, and also LineageOS discussed. There is the usual tradeoff between data needed for functionality and innovation vs just revenue. The point is it could be more transparent, and give users some choices.

Full article: https://www.scss.tcd.ie/Doug.Leith/Android_privacy_report.pdf
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] npjohnson:
That paper doesn't understand how any of this works, and the fact it paints /e/ in a good light really makes me question it's integrity. Plus, the chart that shows the "reporting" we do to google - none of it is correct. We do none of that - unless you install gapps - which is an aftermarket user choice.

It's really hilarious that they took /e/OS and just shilled so hard for it - when they've really just slapped a new launcher and coat of paint on LineageOS, taken our device support repos, taken MicroG, slapped it together and sold it for profit. Other privacy centric OSes really do focus on privacy - ProtonAOSP, Calyx, Copperhead, Graphene, etc etc. Either the person who wrote this was /really/ misinformed or they had a reason to paint /e/ as perfect.

Not at all saying LineageOS is perfect but dang, do they harp on weird things.
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Rootmaster906:
No I have not
[Nexus 6  Original Android Development] Feimitsu:
Installed 18.1 with a dirty flash coming from 17.1 and put Gapps Stock on top. Google Camera does not work, the application opens but no image is visible on the viewfinder. Open Camera works fine so it's not a hardware problem.