yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Curiousn00b:
Sadly, I think it's just a ticker for whatever you're actually playing rather than listening for what song is playing.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Does it show up though, meaning you've seen now playing results of any type? I'm OK with it being a ticker if it shows up and shows what's playing.

*** EDIT *** for now, I rolled back to LOS (I tested multiple scenarios) that WOULD display the song, so I couldn't get anything to show-up anywhere. I can't run a ROM without "Now Playing" as a working app (I use it multiple times a day, all day long), its one of the VERY VERY VERY few showstoppers for me, but its a big one (top 3 for me).

I will return to crDroid if/when this is sorted out (but I REALLY like crDroid so I HOPE it does)!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ProoN:
Does the stock Android 12.1 need to be flashed first? or not necessary? Thanks!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Curiousn00b:
I always flash back to stock before flashing a rom unless I'm using Proton's web installer since that handles everything for you but I believe you do have to flash back to stock everytime unless you're updating.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I also always flash the matching firmware for the ROM (every time), even if/when the dev says its not needed. I have found over time, that its always best to clean it first or you dont know whats left over. I also do not use the web installer, I do everything manually, every time. I don't trust anything else but me, and its easy peasy to get the metadata info.

Open the metadata file under .zip\META-INF\com\android\metadata, open with any TXT viewer, read the following line (post-build). This is the expected/matched firmware for the ROM:

.zip\META-INF\com\android\metadata
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] putzwon:
crDroid-v8.6 update

Slight battery improvement

Boot.img and build.zip = https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=334766
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
I'm using Android 13 Beta 3.2, can I jump directly to crDroid? Or I need to flash back to lastest stable?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] storm119:
[OFF TOPIC]...sorry

Hi...what is your opinion regardless of the A13 Beta 3.2 running on our Pixel 4XL...?

Do Face Unlock...work ?

Thank you!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Its works fine for me, there is a problem with messenger bubble head when you switch to other chat but it doesnt a thing.

And yes, face unlock works.

Didnt try on crDroids yet
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] insestito:
How it's battery on A13? Same Screen On Time that on A12?

PS.: thanks to the devs forma the CRdroid updates
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
I think it a bit faster drain on my daily use, i don't notice that much, sorry
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] maathimself:
Possibly a dumb question, can I lock the bootloader after installing this rom? The warning on boot drives me nuts.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] maathimself:
I decided to just try it and it did not work. What are the implications of running the device with the bootloader unlocked? Is there a way to reliably remove the warning message at boot?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
NO, HELL NO, dont EVER lock a BL on a custom ROM, you are risking a brick! BL unlocked allows custom ROMs, ROOT, TWRP, and without it, you can ONLY run STOCK and take OTA updates but NOTHING else!

You seem like a newb, PLEASE be careful, dont try to do things you dont see written about in the custom ROM forums (like re-locking BL). You can only do that on ROMs that are STOCK'sh (like Proton 11) but I personally havent tried it, and definitl would NOT try it EVER with a custom ROM, plus I must have ROOT so I have to be BL unlocked..
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] maathimself:
I am not a newb but I'm definitely not an expert, this is something I have always assumed to be the case but never researched or asked about. My pixel 4 xl has a big crack in it and will need to be replaced soon anyway.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] insestito:
On proton aosp they recommend lock bootloader when you install Proton aosp...

On proton web you have the instructions

Verified boot · ProtonAOSP

For security, it may be desirable to re-lock your bootloader after installing ProtonAOSP. This will make the bootloader and kernel enforce verified boot (AVB), which checks the integrity of the system to detect and defend against unauthorized changes.

protonaosp.org
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Agreed that's why I said only ROM like proton, you quoted me too early
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] insestito:
😹🖖🖖🖖

Are you on Lineage?

I'm on Proton now because has more "benefits" than LOS, but... LOS has updates every week...

So maybe tomorry i come back to LOS...
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
yes only LOS, proton is good but its to stock'sh for me, LOS lets me change/do whatever I want to the OS, including more features/options (but you have to know what you are doing and modify code) but only LOS lets me do that. Pus weekly updates as you ntoed, plus stable as a table, no bugs, FAST/strong, and performs really well. Unless I am testing/helping new users, or developers, I am usually always on LOS.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
ahh gotcha, then why not dev/test/ROM is up, I gotcha now. Sorry I didnt know it was already failing, and to be replaced, I assumed based on your questions, you were using it as a daily driver, and your prod phone, but not one in limbo. If thats the case, and you dont care or have data to lose, then yes, by ALL MEANS, test away (but PLEASE report back here the results if you do, so we all benefit), just note, you may brick (soft) but more likely you just make it not bootable (OS-wise).
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Curiousn00b:
That's the main reason I got used to the bootloader message at the start. If I go to reboot my phone, I kinda don't look at it anymore just to avoid seeing it, lol.

But for that one reason where if something goes wrong, since these things happen with a rooted environment, at some point, your OS might just decide not to boog and with a locked bootloader, you can't save it.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Bingo, exactly, me too! Plus the BL boot message tells me EVERYTHING I need to know, slot I'm booting from, reason I'm in the BL, etc. The annoying boot message, is critical to me, I use it to debug all the time (quick glance shows me why so and so causing the BL loop or boot).
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] maathimself:
I locked the bootloader and it wouldn't boot, was able to unlock again and booted ok.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Can someone give me a more "newbie-friendly" install instruction please? I'm kinda confuse reading the instruction of the post
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Edit, sorry, updated I thought you meant proton. Use LOS install steps from the coral page. Same steps
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I wouldn't keep trying it then, that's almost what I expected to happen (soft brick) but I'm glad you could recover.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Thank you
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
all good? how did you make out? I was at a wedding yesterday when I replied (working on-call) so I couldn't elaborate and fill in the steps and pointed you to LOS (I was waiting for a server to come online/check in so I was killing time). Being on-call means I don't have a choice of what I am doing, so even though I was at a family wedding, work trumped everything, including XDA so details were difficult last night. If you need them laid out, let me know and I will assist, otherwise let us know how it went!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Yea I found the instruction steps but i didnt try it yet, will tell you after flash
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
cool beans, you can lay em out (steps) if you want me to review/confirm, or you can try and follow up/let us know results. Let me know...
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ProoN:
Having a little issue. When trying to sideload onto my device, I'm getting:

adb: sideload connection failed: closed

adb: trying pre-KitKat sideload method...

adb: pre-KitKat sideload connection failed: closed

I've read that updating to the latest drivers should help -- it didn't. Currently running Windows 10 with the "usb_driver_r13-windows.zip" drivers. Tried two different versions of ADB with no luck.

Also tried using

adb kill-server

adb usb

both with the ADB enabled and disabled while in recovery.

USB debugging is enabled.

I'm able to successfully run

adb push C:\path\file.zip /data

to the device, though not sure if the /data partition will be formatted during installation? Would this work? I don't want to try it in fear of bricking this thing. Kudos in advance!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Would you mind give me instruction how to install TWRP and Magisk for coral?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
TWRP no, don't bother (but if you MUST, DL and install through FKM as an app/zip/recovery file, it will load like a .ZIP but again, DON'T). I don't use TWRP installed, I use LOS only, and will fastboot boot TWRP if ever needed (but there's no need anymore), LOS does whatever you need (or crDroid recovery, they do the same thing) + Android 12 (current crDrdoid OS level) is not compatible with TWRP yet (and may never, who knows). For A12, there's NO TWRP yet....

MAGISK, DL latest from GitHub, install (allow unknown sources), either sideload it, or do it how I do it and simplify it by clicking to install the MAGISK.apk you DL. Install, open, go to install (MAGISK), patch boot, find the crDroid boot.img, select, patch, then copy from your droid/SDCard/download to PC. Reboot droid to bootloader:

fastboot flash --slot all boot /path/to/boot.img (you just patched in MAGISK), then reboot

It should load if done properly, then back in MAGISK, enable MAGISK hide / enforce denylist (select any app you want to bypass ROOT), and then finally, in GitHub, DL the latest LSPosed (zygote) + UniversalSafetyNetFix (in that order, IE, LSPosed first or SFFix wont load), then open settings, go to apps, find Play Store, wipe storage (cache/data), reboot, and assuming you did everything to the T, you will pass SafetyNet + be certified (Play Store, IE Netflix/Disney+/ETC).
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Thank you for giving the instructions so detail! I'm flashing crDroid rn, wish me luck
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
I was able to install crDroid and Magisk w safetynet passed with your instructions! You are awesome man! Thank you a lot for helping me out
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Zerosbar88:
Does it have an updater or how to update the rom?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Awesome, good job and I'm glad it worked out!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Is there any way to make the clock bigger/center when there is no notifications? I turn off "Small clock" option but it still not working

Edit: i mean lock screen and AOD clock

Edit 2: I find out Enable the "Show 2 clocks" option will do
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] insestito:
You can do it with Nova Launcher

(Icons are Delta Icons pack)
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] edall:
Hi, a couple of questions if you don't mind, because i'm using Los and other custom roms on my pixel 4 and other devices and I did two steps in a little different way: I flash magisk through Los recovery via Adb sideload after installing the magisk apk and it flashes correctly. Is the same as patching the Los boot file and then flash it? Is one method recommended over the other one? Second thing is, do I need to install LSPosed (zygote) to pass safetynet? I just enable zygisk and flash USNFix module and the app that i use to check safetynet (YASNAC) says passed. Thank you in advance
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
If it works, go for it, but your steps don't really make sense (installing magisk through recovery with a sideload), no idea what you're trying to say but that's not normal (if I understood what you meant correctly).

Normally it's a lot easier, install magisk (no need to sideload), just DL from GitHub, click it (with allowing install), then once installed, open magisk, click install, patch boot.img, select the boot.img that goes with the ROM (example, it's usually with the ROM download). Patch that boot.img with magisk, copy from SD to PC, then FASTBOOT the new patched boot.img. That's the correct patch method so if that's how you did but I didn't understand your explanation, then all good and that's right. I install LSPosed because you ALSO get a whole bunch of cool modules so it's up to you but you need zygote with SNFix.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] insestito:
I'm normaly on LOS and i make this for root.

Download boot.img of LOS webpage

Install magisk apk

Root boot.img from magisk app

Copy rootedboot.img rooted to computer

"Fasboot flash rootedboot.img"

Complete root from magisk app

Done.

PS. I'm trying this modules now... Let's see if "improve" something...
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Zerosbar88:
Hello, good day, can someone help me answer if this rom has a built-in updater or the method of being able to update from 8.4 to 8.6 without losing data, please?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] putzwon:
For anyone wanting to update without data loss download update got to settings then system then updater there's three dots top right corner click on that and then local update choose update and install
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] edall:
Well I just rename the downloaded magisk.apk in magisk.zip and flash in los recovery (same thing i would do with TWRP) and it flashes no problem. So LSposed not strictly necessary to pass safety net, that's what I wanted to know. Thank you for your fast answer
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Curiousn00b:
I have this a try back in May and if I remember right, it didn't work out like I planned. I could be wrong, but the issue was just with GApps, since they're not built-in. I guess it could be a result of which GApps package you use, maybe they have a script to survive the update. I used NikGApps and replaced all the AOSP apps with Google's, and built-in update just kinda said goodbye to my GApps. :p

I'll give it another shot in the coming week maybe.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 5acrosstheeye:
Just tried this on the June patch, local download from Android file host using the MindTheGapps 6/5/2022. Survived the update to 6/25 update. Lost root which is expected, question is to use the lastest boot img to regain root. Update did take awhile & stopped at 50% finalizing the package.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] putzwon:
Yes use latest boot.img to regain root and stops at 50% update with mine but still finishes update as well if you update again in the future and want to retain root don't reboot when update finishes go to magisk and install to inactive slot
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 5acrosstheeye:
Thanks again for bringing this rom to the pixel 4xl! I appreciate all you do.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mercury2699:
Hi, is there a build for Pixel 4 (flame) ? Since the device tree source includes sufficient stuff for both 4 and 4XL.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ProoN:
Update -- I ran

adb reboot sideload

Which seems to have worked. However I'm not sure how to install Gapps (going to use MindTheGapps) from here. Does it need to be flashed/installed prior to the first run of crDroid under the same pretense (the recovery via sideload method?) The installation guide is a little vague. Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] putzwon:
after sideload of rom reboot into recovery and sideload MindTheGapps
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ProoN:
That worked, though after putting MindTheGapps on there the WiFi doesn't seem to work at all. I don't have a SIM card in it, just using the WiFi for now. Tried using the hotspot from my other device and using internet from my actual ISP but nothing. It connects to both but Google Play shows there's no connection
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] putzwon:
Go to apps in settings find play store click on that then go to mobile data & wifi and check if data is turned on . I had same thing happen to me
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ProoN:
Oh sweet, that worked! Disabled by default for some reason. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ProoN:
Any idea how to disable the vibration when the keyboard is used? I went into Settings > Sound and Vibration, scrolled down to Touch Vibration and unticked it, still vibrates. Also went to Settings > Accessibility > Vibration & Haptics and unticked the Touch Vibration option there but no luck. The haptic feedback seems to stop for everything but the keyboard/typing, which I'd also like to disable if possible

Edit: Figured it out.

With the keyboard visible, long pressed on the comma and tapped the Settings option that popped up, went to Android Keyboard Settings and under Preferences you can disable it from there. Apologies!
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Most AOSP / LOS driven ROMs are disabled by default (I guess to save user's data but I dont see why its needed in 2022 but it is so...), simply add the mobile/data tile to QOS, save, then click the QOS tile to enable mobile, its a lot easier than the play store method. BUT to each his or her own, either method works... Just ones a lot quicker and easier.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
How do you exactly install gaps? I'm from the twrp days
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
Has that bug been addressed that's eating battery?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
so now apps sayiong i dont have signal or wifoi when wifi says connected with no issues.

webt n]back tko reflash rokm and gapps, phone says successfulxz , rebooted to no verizon signal and still says no connection when wifi says connected
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Bro talking the language of God. U must have some gud **** i bet
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
No just a bad keyboard
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
So anyway, have you tried re-flash the rom? Theres a detailed instruction on page 4-5 if you need. Good luck
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
Yeah didn't work. Flashed previous build didn't work, then re flashed and. Now working but won't verify my number for chat features in Google messages app
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Try flash stable A12 from Google, and re-flash all the way. Thế steps are similar with LOS
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
How can we get 3 column qs tiles?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I answered you in the Descendant forum, where you asked the same question, try not to ask the same thing in multiple forums, it gets confusing to help
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
Is call screener broken? I have it set, but I don't have the option when spam calls
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
IDK unfortunately, I don't use CR, I only tested it to help others a while back. I use LOS official
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
What kernels do you prefer for battery life?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Truth be told, I am not using one anymore but I used to use EX Kernel, then Kirisakura kernel (when EX stopped working with Android 11) on non-stock firmware (stock always seemed to work for some reason). I am not 100% sure this is still the case since I haven't tested or used either kernel since Android 12. With Android 12, EX wouldn't boot and Kirisakura would boot, but wont go into OS and just loops to the bootloader. Take that with a grain of salt, as noted, I haven't tested either kernel recently so this could be old and outdated information. They could both be fixed and I don't know it, or neither work yet with A12. I don't know, but if you DO go ahead and test/try any custom kernel, make sure you have the ROM's boot.img (or the ROM's MAGISK'd ROOT'd) boot.img and PC handy, just in case you do bootloop or (re)boot to bootloader.

I am sure other users will chime in if its still an issue or not, but I cant confirm either way. I would suggest trying Kirisakura if you are comfortable getting it out of a soft loop.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
I think sultan has one for a12. I'll look more thanks
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] putzwon:
crDroid-v8.7 update

Boot.img and build.zip = https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=335235
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
Do we have to do fastboot -w coming from previous build? Wiping internal storage gets old
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] putzwon:
No go to settings then system then updater click on three dots and pick local update then choose zip update
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I wouldnt mind re-trying the latest version of cRdroid, I kind of liked it last time I tested to help users, but I cant live without Now Playing, that's a critical pixel service to me..

Is it still funky with the notification bar or is it working like normal yet (or is this the final design with now playing)?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
Does Google call screener work on this version?
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Curiousn00b:
Idk if it's a GApps issue or not, but it seems like roms that don't have GApps baked in seem to be the ones that have issues with certain things working or not.
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hoanvu1100:
Everything works normal for me back then, but I just switched back to A13B4
[Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I can't speak to other things, but now playing works with every other GAPP-baked ROM I've tested (all the main ones), but cRdroid. This one, cRdroid, I couldn't get now playing to ever show up even though it was working according to logs and permissions used, so I am not sure what's going on. I can't use a ROM long term without now playing so I can't test this ROM without it.