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[Pixel C Android Development] michie:
New build up!

- Updated CPU firmware to Shield 9.0.0

- Updated GPU firmware to Shield 9.0.0

- Updated xusb firmware to Shield 9.0.0

- Fixed Led bar behaviour: Made my own variation to have a dimmed lightbar when screen is on so it does not disturb in dark rooms and turns off at screen off.

Also cleaned our device tree.
[Pixel C Android Development] AlfreGarcia98:
thank you very much for all the work and bringing life back to our pixels c.

What next changes are you planning to bring? Do you think it will be possible to bring back 2k youtube or fullhd netflix?

What are the pros of that shield 9.0.0 firmware?

Thank you again
[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
This is insane! As long as Nvidia keeps supporting shield hopefully you can keep picking firmware 😁
[Pixel C Android Development] StefanoGY:
Hi, i flashed this rom with clean flash and twrp 3.7. It doesn't boot :( build 27 nov
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
I'm no expert, but just curious... what gapps did you use?
[Pixel C Android Development] StefanoGY:
MindTheGapps-13.0.0-arm64-20221025_100653.zip​
[Pixel C Android Development] StefanoGY:
It won't start even without gapps
[Pixel C Android Development] michie:
Does everyone have a problem with latest build?
[Pixel C Android Development] Sparkingdog:
working well thanks michie
[Pixel C Android Development] Grobsen:
Dirty flashed over previous build, no problems at all
[Pixel C Android Development] pat_wild:
Flashed it last night. Dirty flash. No issues whatsoever. Everything runs smoothly (including the LED bar). Awesome!
[Pixel C Android Development] Dias2001:
Flashed it last night (on top of the previous one), everything looks good.

On a separate note:

What winusb.inf do you guys use to connect the Pixel C to a Win10 machine?
[Pixel C Android Development] michie:
I've put alot of work and time in our device tree to clean and upgrade everything I can which makes it easier to port future android versions. Will check if I can make it treble compatible too.

The firmware itself wont make much difference without decent kernel drivers supporting it but let's see what I can do with our old kernel.

With spoofing we might be able to bring back widevine but let's do one step at a time 😁

My dad bought a 2022 mid range tablet. Feels way more sluggish compared to the pixel now 😎
[Pixel C Android Development] michie:
Make sure you wipe everything properly. At what moment it stops booting? What happens?
[Pixel C Android Development] BartKey:
No problem after dirty flash.

Thank you for the update👍🏻
[Pixel C Android Development] Sparkingdog:
Thanks for your effort to make pixel c shine again in 2022!
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
Dirty flash, here. So far, so good
[Pixel C Android Development] b1ggjoe:
@michie,

Did a dirty flash... running beautifully!!

On a separate note;

Are there any other tweaks that I can do as far as Memory/RAM usage?

I noticed that with one of my games, average Memory usage is at 2.4gb of RAM.

Wasn't sure if there are any other modules I can run to help in this area.

Also, when you said "Spoofing"...what exactly does "Widevine" do?

Thank you!
[Pixel C Android Development] StefanoGY:
Hi, thanks for the reply. I tried deleting system and data, but I also tried deleting all partitions except internal storage. I install the rom zip, wipe cache, restart and it doesn't start, it stays on the boot animation. Also after this failed installation, nothing works anymore because the partitions are 0MB. I have to put the stock back and try again.
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
OMG!!! Together with a $8.99 brand new keyboard I shipped for free from Walmart - this is now the best Plex player ever...

Robot or human?
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
$8.99 for the actual Pixel Keyboard??
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
I included the link... Not sure why it says "Robot or human?"...
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
It did arrive fast enough. Brand new in the original box and all.

I was so happy with @michie's build - I set mine (32GB) up as a Plex player for my wife and ordered a 64GB from ebay for $120. Looks like the seller raised it a bit since.

Google Pixel C 64GB, Wi-Fi, 10.2inch - Silver for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Google Pixel C 64GB, Wi-Fi, 10.2inch - Silver at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

With Plex on it - 32GB is more than enough.

For me - 64GB is worth the price as this is my "laptop" for flights and I tend to carry a lot of media on it for offline consumption :cool:

Win-win!
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
Great deals I thought mine was a steal NIB for $20 lol
[Pixel C Android Development] Sparty73:
Thanks for the new build, michie!

The only thing that I'm having issues with that's preventing me from using this daily is the keyboard. I'm having pretty constant drops with the connection. Now, even when the tablet does recognize that it's connected, the keys aren't registering at all unless I unpair/repair it.

Anyone else having these problems? I know the keyboard connection dropping just is what it is, but the new non-recognition of the keys is super annoying.
[Pixel C Android Development] BlackPatrick:
I had this exact same issue and had already written a post about it but then I checked my tablet one last time before posting to make sure and the keyboard just worked every time all of a sudden 🤔.

But yeah, initially the keyboard only worked when it was freshly paired (right after putting in the code). I can't really tell you what did it though. Re-pairing it multiple times? Changing the input language temporarily? Not sure
[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
Low state of charge maybe?

Also @michie I finally noticed what you meant about video in the browser. So weird that the codec being enabled makes it not play video well in browser. Tried disabling hardware decode in Chrome flags but still doesn't work. I think I still prefer having good Plex playback, but browser video is for sure a minor annoyance.
[Pixel C Android Development] BlackPatrick:
No, that can't be it because for the first time (I think) Android actually shows the percentage of the keyboard battery in the bluetooth quicksettings and it was over 90%. Also I let the keyboard charge a bit.
[Pixel C Android Development] Sparty73:
Yeah, keyboard is always like 95% or above.

I restarted the tablet, and seem to have a more steady connection now. We'll see how that goes. Awesome build! It's amazing that you were able to get this thing running so smoothy 7 years post-release michie!
[Pixel C Android Development] Fly-n-High:
It makes me think about switching from crdroid to arrow. i guess:

1. what are the major differences from a usage, battery, & optimization standpoint?

2. they both seem awesome (tnx michie), but what is each rom intended for?

3. pros & cons of each

4. which one will see more updates & features added, if known

5. any additional info shared by users of each, is appreciated.

either way, michie, is the man for continued support of these old devices.
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
Yes.

Just got my "new" 64GB Pixel C. Installed TWRP, wiped and installed the latest build.

It wouldn't boot.

I then wiped it again, installed the previous build.

It booted.

I then dirty flashed the latest and it booted as well.
[Pixel C Android Development] Pian0Play0r:
I'm fine, works well. :)
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
I've re-fallen in love with this device! Best "laplet" I could get for $130 (actually, I can't think of a better "laplet" for any price). Can't wait to pull it out on my next flight and have most passengers wonder "dafuq is this awesome device!?" :)

I do seem to be experiencing the keyboard "drops" mentioned in this thread. Hopefully, the benevolent @michie fixes that in the near future...

If the camera gets sorted out - I'm not going to use a laptop for Meet/Zoom/Teams any time soon.
[Pixel C Android Development] jwhan:
Does the wire headset via usb work for you guy in the latest build? It doesn't work for me
[Pixel C Android Development] thebaz67:
What I have found so far in relation to the keyboard issue is this.

1. pair the keyboard and it works initially.

2. sleep or restart the device and the keyboard will connect but not work.

3. later that day the tablet asks to enter the pairing code, reconnects and keyboard is working.

4. even after reboot the keyboard connects and seems to keep working.

I am not a developer but this is what I have found, I do not know if this is helpful.
[Pixel C Android Development] Sparty73:
YouTube TV doesn't appear to be working for me. Giving me "something went wrong" error. I'm passing SafetyNet and have it checked off in my DenyList in Magisk.

Any thoughts? Is it the video codec? I'm on the latest build.

EDIT: It almost acts like it wants to play a channel, then borks at the end. FYI - YouTube itself works no problem.

EDIT 2: I tried it in Edge, but get the "video format is not supported" error. I'm guessing that's related to the codec.
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
What was the trigger for "3"?
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
Not sure what's new, but I just installed the December 3rd, 2022 build (dirty flash) and it seems to be working just as well as the previous builds.
[Pixel C Android Development] pat_wild:
Same here. Installed it last night and everything still running smoothly. @michie, what changed?
[Pixel C Android Development] michie:
Not much, I cleaned the device tree and vendor some more. Also switched back to our old firmware as the new brought more problems than improvements.

Spent the whole weekend trying to upgrade our wifi/bluetooth driver in the kernel but unfortunately didnt succeed yet. Our device is running on the chromeos kernel instead of android so it's missing alot of code and differs alot. Changing one thing breaks another etc...
[Pixel C Android Development] b1ggjoe:
@michie,

What's the setting in this ROM where I can disable "Background Refresh"...so that I can keep an app running when I switch to another app and then come back...so the app won't restart on me?
[Pixel C Android Development] thebaz67:
I wish I knew what triggered the request to re-pair and enter the needed code on the keyboard. It seemed to happen after a lengthy time (4 to 5 hours) when the tablet was sleeping.
[Pixel C Android Development] EnginEAR:
Thanks for the full and honest response.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for the same on mine.
[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
Depends on the apps, but keep in mind our RAM is limited on Dragon. I find memory management on this ROM is excellent, I can swipe between apps and actually multitask now whereas before it was a no go.

Mine seemed to be happier after I unpaired and repaired, ymmv. Before I did that it was paired but would not accept keystrokes
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
Question:

This might not be ROM related, because I didn't try this before I started using ArrowOS, but..

I have a music collection on a thumbdrive. I can transfer files from it to the Pixel just fine, but not a single music app I try can see the music on the thumbdrive. That is,except for the music player built into the Total Commander app.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!
[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
I think Android 13 manages external storage permissions for apps differently - might need to check detailed permissions
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
Thanks, I'll give that a shot
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
Checked the Permissions, JetAudio has access to external files.. click on an mp3 and it opens JetAudio, but doesn't play it. so weird
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
Without root or the AOSP Files app there are only 2 ways to access USB files on modern Android:

The first is to use the Storage Access Framework API which is that thing where an app asks you to pick a folder for it. The second is to use the special All Files Access permission which works a lot like veeeery old Android where you can see (almost) anything but Google restricts which apps are allowed to have that.

Almost every music player out there uses a much simpler file permission which only gives it access to Media files. Android itself makes a list of music files on the device and tells the music app how to access them. This list does not include USB drives. For your use case you need to get a music player that either uses SAF or All Files Access.

EDIT: some apps should be able to play a song on a USB drive if opened first from a file manager but YMMV there.
[Pixel C Android Development] Sparty73:
Did anyone else lose root with the most recent build? I patched the boot.img with Magisk after dirty flashing, then flashed it through fastboot, but it didn't return. That's all I needed to get root up and running on the prior build.

Any ideas?

EDIT: I'm an idiot. I flashed the un-patched boot.img, not the patched one. Fixed.
[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
0.o wut. Now I have to try.
[Pixel C Android Development] Sparty73:
Anyone have an idea of how to get YouTube TV? The situation I have currently is that:

1) YouTube TV app doesn't work with Pixel C generally.

2) YouTube TV won't work in browser due to hardware codec being enabled.

I would love to have it on for the World Cup when working next to my monitor.
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
Did you try Firefox? It uses it's own codec engine I think. I'm not ready to test that yet so I'm just spit balling here.
[Pixel C Android Development] Sparty73:
That worked! Thanks!
[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
Ok this is what I was thinking about, Can confirm this is how it works. I bet it would work differently if it detected an *sd card* in a usb reader rather than a flash drive, Android is set up to treat sdcards as permittable external storage.
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
I don't think I have an USB c SD card adapter, or I would try that... but wouldn't the Pixel see it as a USB drive still?
[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
I'll try it
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
That almost certainly will not work. It's not a super great music app but you can try VLC. That app can detect USB drives.
[Pixel C Android Development] justinmeese:
Anyone have issues with some apps and auto rotating? One of the main things I like to use my Pixel C for is to watch The Master. When you open the app it detects the correct orientation, but as soon as you start to watch any video it puts it back into portrait mode. Any sense if this is something programmed into the app or is it something with the device?
[Pixel C Android Development] justinmeese:
I actually did a little testing with a stock Pixel C and it seems to be an issue there too. Looks like the reviews of the app have this mentioned as well. Anyway to force an orientation?
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
There

The are apps that purport to lock orientation. This is one: https://github.com/ohmae/orientation-faker

I plan to test it later but as of now I have not.
[Pixel C Android Development] Papaw01:
I use an app on the PlayStore called Orientation Control.
[Pixel C Android Development] KrX38:
Hello ,

Just passing by to say thanks to the dev o this ROM , i find this is way better than AOSP in reactivity .

But since i flashed the ROM i lost all my codecs for MXPlayer ( cant' watch HEVC x265 files , a green filter appear instead in HW mode , in SW the video is sloooooow af ) .

Does anybody know a good workaround or maybe a good video player ? ( I try MPV but HEVC/x265 just crash the app )

Many thanks !
[Pixel C Android Development] locuturus:
What happens with VLC? The old hardware codecs were disabled for website compatibility reasons. I'm not sure if they are still disabled, sounds like they are, but there is a re-enable script you could flash at the top of page 2.
[Pixel C Android Development] TheNicholasNick:
works pretty great - thanks

the keyboard pairing is odd.

works at first then stops working

rebooted

removed device

somehow it paired itself again and popped up the pin and now it is all good...

WiFi is only 2.4GHz - 100mbps is fast enough I suppose - had to look up the password as only device that uses that is the printer :P

seems to be very smooth, no more glitching showing ads while playing games :)

cheers again, hopefully can get camera working - be good for Meets :)
[Pixel C Android Development] tabormeister:
Check your 5g wireless channels! Might be using an EU pixel C and need to change the wifi country code to US, EU pixel C is set to eu wifi so won't work with some 5g channels out of the box
[Pixel C Android Development] KrX38:
Thanks i'm gonna try that later. When i use MPV or VLC the app just crash when i try to watch hevc. But with the CX Explorer video player i have audio + the usual green filter video bug hevc. Also the tab only connect in wifi in 2.4ghz, no more 5ghz ( eu region i live and tab is eu i think, on pixelexperience i can have wifi 5ghz).

I will try the script you talk about tonight and report if it's good.
[Pixel C Android Development] pat_wild:
Recently got myself the keyboard (hard to resist at 20$!) and I'm also having pairing issues. Initial setup isn't a problem and it connects right away afterwards, but it stops working after the device is turns off for a while. Now, in all honesty, I'm fine removing/repairing it every time, but it would obviously be even better if it would just work as intented! 🙂
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] FREE34:
Hello every body

I have big problem after my brother unroot my s10 and flash it with software

with odin it show only 1 imei also the sim card does not work

my brother software it with ( SKC software )

it show SKC logo and every program of this operator

the serial number also change it show different that have back side mobile

I Am so sad my mobile is not work with any sim i am use on it

here is information of software

Baseband Ver : G973NKOU7GULB

PHONE STATUS : CUSTOM

NETWORK:LIMITED SERVICE

SERIAL NO SHOW INSIDE MOBILE : R39M30JHKLH in Back show this one :R58K40XZPWD

i need any help i know the odin also flash i have good idea on it

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[Android Head-Units] mitch-159:
Hi,

I'm try to identify what this connector is called. I would like to buy a male connector with pins to create my own cable to between the car and radio. This is out of a suzuki jimny jb74. It is the connection for the reverse and park break signals.

So far I can't find what it is called? or links on ali express, ebay etc. I want to buy a single plug and pins. The closest I got was finding a manufacture on Alibaba who sells them in a minimum of 100.

It is the 5 pin version. Does anyone know what its called?

TIA
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
Greeting!

Anyone here that can help me. I have a Realme C12 a year ago It was updated to Android 11 but it was very unstable so I flashed back to Android 10. Now I want to flash Android 11 again but I tried flashing RMX2189_11_C.11 but it bricked my phone. Anyone know where I can download Android 11 Firmware for Sp Flash Tool.
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] HemanthJabalpuri:
Where you got C.11 update file to flash?
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
There are so many website to download them.

Such as:

Download Realme C12 RMX2189 Stock Firmware [Flash File]

www.firmware27.info

Realme C12 Firmware (RMX2189, RMX2184) - Realme Firmware

Realme C12 Firmware (RMX2189, RMX2184), Official Flash File (Stock ROM). flash your phone using realme flashtool or MSM Download tool.

realmefirmware.com

I have tried every file. OZIP. Ofp. Every version with Ui 2.0 on both my Realme C12 but they don't work. Realme Flash Tool also say a error that suggest that the file is not for this device. But it is.

So if you can help me. Find Realme Ui 2.0 so I can flash with Realme Flash Tool, or using recovery, or SP Flash tool. I would really appreciate.

Btw I have flash the stock ROM which I got from here:

but I still need Ui 2.0. Also one of my Realme C12 did get the updated RMX2189_11_C.04. I updated it normally from the settings and all but that also made my phone stuck on Orange State. So I flashed back to stock.
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] HemanthJabalpuri:
@RehanRashid

I made C.11 ozip that you can flash in TWRP, so unlock bootloader and flash TWRP to flash this ozip. Don't forget to use nocrypt variant of TWRP from my thread. Also Format Data using `fastboot -w` after flashing ozip.

RMX2189_11.C.11_1110_202203092226.zip

drive.google.com

Let me know if you get any issues

Thanks
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
Thanks Bro. I will update you.
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
Bro I have booted into TWRP nocrypt variant. But upon clicking Install or File Manager. All the folders are showing as random names or numbers. The non nocrypt variant works fine.
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] HemanthJabalpuri:
Yeah, it is because decryption is removed from that variant. I thought you can use Micro SD Card. ADB sideload will work too.
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
Can you link me the way to do it through ADB Sideload?
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
How to Flash Custom ROM using ADB sideload [Easy Steps]

Flash Custom ROM zip file with ADB and Fastboot commands on any Android phone. Install Custom Firmware without TWRP recovery using CMD.

www.droidthunder.com

This guide?
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] HemanthJabalpuri:
Yes, in short

- Enable enable 'Skip Treble compatible error' in TWRP Settings

- Go to Advanced => ADB Sideload

- Swipe the bar and connect to PC

- Place the .ozip in your PC and run sideload command

- `adb sideload C.11.ozip`

- After completing, boot to bootloader mode and run `fastboot -w`
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
Stupid Question but does it matter if the file extension is .zip or .ozip?
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
Thanks it worked! Btw how did you get the Zip file. For some reason I dont get update in settings so when the next update rolls out, How can I update then?
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] HemanthJabalpuri:
Ah, I forgot that it is a zip file. Anyway, it doesn't matter ozip or zip.

I got C.11 update(at that time it latest) when I am on C.05 and grabbed the update. I don't know how to update to newer versions like C.13 if you can't get it in settings. I can't make newer versions right now since I don't have PC anymore to experiment things.

Thanks
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] HemanthJabalpuri:
@RehanRashid

I guess you are still in C.11 and if it is then Can you please run below commands and give me getprop.txt file in Internal Storage please. with this I will try to make C.13 zip

`adb shell`

`getprop >/sdcard/getprop.txt`
[Realme C12 Questions & Answers] RehanRashid:
View attachment 5718599Sorry bro for some reason, I never got an notification for your message. Hopefully, I can still help.
[Realme X7 Max 5G] getsathish66:
Installed TWRP and tried to backup my STOCK ROM, but the internal storage shows 0mb, read some guide that they mentioned to try Changing FILE SYSTEM of DATA. After that the OS is erased and now stuck in recovery. The /system partition is not showing in WIPE option and while trying to flash a custom rom, it shows failed to mount error. Help me!

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[Realme X7 Max 5G] mprinyal:
{Mod edit}
[Realme X7 Max 5G] e_v_i_l_x_:
install the realme stock recovery after that flash the a.15 firmware using sp flash tool.

install the realme stock recovery and flash the a.15 firmware through sp flash tool. search for realme x7 max brick/unbrick on xda follow the steps.
[Realme X7 Max 5G] Oswald Boelcke:
Please provide your support on XDA and don't attempt to push users to your Whatsapp.

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Oswald Boelcke

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[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] xmorpheusx81:
is there some people that have installed a stick usb dvb-t on htc???

thank you
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] responderman:
A very interesting question, not thought of that one. I will be interested to see any answers! Quite a lot of USB stuff does work.

Regards

Jay