yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 6a] m1batt1:
I'm feeling like I'm probably missing something very simple but I keep getting this...

C:\Users\marsh>fastboot -w update rom.zip
extracting android-info.txt (0 MB) to RAM...
--------------------------------------------
Bootloader Version...: bluejay-1.2-9075776
Baseband Version.....: g5123b-102852-220720-B-8851166
Serial Number........: 2A081JEGR12158
--------------------------------------------
Checking product OKAY [ 0.000s]
extracting boot.img (64 MB) to disk... took 0.250s
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain 'boot_other.img'
extracting dtbo.img (16 MB) to disk... took 0.031s
archive does not contain 'dtbo.sig'
archive does not contain 'dt.img'
archive does not contain 'odm.img'
extracting product.img (1990 MB) to disk... took 9.041s
archive does not contain 'product.sig'
archive does not contain 'product-services.img'
archive does not contain 'recovery.img'
archive does not contain 'super.img'
extracting system.img (920 MB) to disk... took 4.241s
archive does not contain 'system.sig'
extracting system_other.img (1717 MB) to disk... took 4.330s
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
archive does not contain 'system.sig'
extracting vbmeta.img (0 MB) to disk... took 0.000s
archive does not contain 'vbmeta.sig'
extracting vendor.img (508 MB) to disk... took 3.420s
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
archive does not contain 'vendor.sig'
archive does not contain 'vendor_other.img'
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
File system type raw not supported.
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
File system type raw not supported.
Sending 'boot_b' (65536 KB) OKAY [ 1.589s]
Writing 'boot_b' OKAY [ 0.309s]
Sending 'dtbo_b' (16384 KB) OKAY [ 0.388s]
Writing 'dtbo_b' OKAY [ 0.063s]
Sending sparse 'product_b' 1/8 (254972 KB) OKAY [ 7.358s]
Writing sparse 'product_b' 1/8 (bootloader) failed to write chunk #0
FAILED (remote: 'failed to flash partition (product_b)')
Finished. Total time: 38.451s

What am I screwing up?
[Google Pixel 6a] Twilightsparklez:
Check the version of fastboot. Yours may be outdated. If it isn't try another port or cable
[Google Pixel 6a] m1batt1:
Great news! It was a very simple solution and you nailed it! I thought I had installed the latest sdk platform tools. Turns out I had an old version as well that was messing with things. Thanks so much!
[Google Pixel 6a] m1batt1:
Alright new question. After getting installed and all setup I opened and logged into snapchat. The screen gives me some sort of weird reddish static and then goes black. Thats all I get out of the camera while in the snapchat app. I'm working on installing magisk to see if I can do hide root and make it work but does anyone have any idea why I'm seeing this? I'll post screenshots if needed.

**EDIT** I just had to install magisk and use it to hide root.
[Google Pixel 6a] Twilightsparklez:
You're welcome. Old platform tools is usually the first thing to check for when fastboot acts weird
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
The UI seemed pretty outdated to me, I'd rather use CLI. Miss the old TWRP days though :(
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Is anyone using ACC on this ROM? If so, does it work for you? I can't seem to be able to set a max charging current nor a max battery charge level :/

I have tried both AccA and ACC Settings, also the latest release of ACC (v2022.6.4)
[Google Pixel 6a] lahaina:
Hello. I flashed to bluejay and looks great.

I'm working to build rom too, but it makes many bugs so I respect to this fully stable rom.

but I noticed one issues, SafetyNet fails with reason: HARDWARE_BACKED. (To use Google Pay needs Magisk + Universal SafetyNet Fix) so you will may need fix it for next update.

Thanks for great rom and keep your good work!
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
YASNAC shows no SafetyNet failures to me. Basic integrity and CTS profile match both pass, eval type is basic.

Might be an issue on your end.

Do you have Google Services added to Magisk Denylist? Have you hidden your Magisk app?
[Google Pixel 6a] lahaina:
No I don't installed magisk. I just flashed this rom normally.

If possible I hope that SafetyNet will pass without root. : )
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Yeah, even LOS fails SafetyNet on certain devices.

Anyway, if it's necessary and urgent, you now know the workaround :D
[Google Pixel 6a] lahaina:
Of the ROMs I've tried, Pixel Experience and Evolution X (including the one I'm building) pass SafetyNet. crDroid doesn't include that feature?
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
cDroid is ment to be not only an AOSP base ROM but more pixel based with similar GAPPS. I think it fits this ROM very well.
[Google Pixel 6a] jeddy877:
OG Pixel spoofing for Google Photos? Also does it have the large 2X2 grid option of the pixel launcher?
[Google Pixel 6a] jeddy877:
NM. Installation went off without a hitch and yes to both concerns. Appreciate the great fingerprint and face unlocks too. This phone is super fast now. Just became my favorite Android. Great job.
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
Ikr ****s op
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Sure, you could argue that, but then again, GrapheneOS is mainly made for Pixels.

One can buy a Pixel for any number of its features (camera, display, size, aesthetics, whatever) but they might not want to use any Google Apps.

Some maintainers push two builds; one with, and one without GAPPS. But I guess as long as they are not official/verified maintainers, they aren't required to do anything. They might as well just be building a ROM for personal use, but decide to also share it, should others want to have the same experience as the dev.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
This doesn't work though, right?

You can disable it in the Miscellaneous settings, then reboot, then you can use Storage Saver as backup quality.
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
Graphene is a complete different ROM, in my eyes its pretty simple and de-googled... And to answer your og spoof for gphotos, yes it does work and yes, you can use the storage saver and turn it off in misc ;)
[Google Pixel 6a] aa84:
Awesome rom! Id like to limit charging to 80% with acc and acca but I cant get magisk to flash - it says "Couldn't access state file..." when flashing in recovery.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
You can't get Magisk to flash ACC, or you can't install Magisk as a whole?
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I am aware that it is completely different, I was just bringing it up to illustrate my point.

My apologies! It does indeed work. I bought this 6a just a few months ago, before that, I was using a 4a. Several ROMs had this "OG Pixel spoof" feature, but none of them actually worked. I read about it for a bit, and I found multiple sources saying Google fixed this spoof.

Good to know that it works now/on this device/ROM, thank you for correcting me!
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
NP 👍🏾 Always use Pixelfy gphotos lsposed module aswell and/or spoof pixel xl for Photos alone :)
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
why? ACC is not even that good for modern pixels...
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Oh, of course there is an xposed module :D

Why isn't it good for them? Are there any alternatives for limiting maximum charge level & rate?
[Google Pixel 6a] aa84:
Magisk
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Try flashing this boot image. This is the one I've used.

Reboot to bootloader, then use fastboot flash --slot all boot magisk_patched-25200_yITuv.img
[Google Pixel 6a] aa84:
I fastboot flashed magisk_patched-boot.img, then magisk installed acc and safetynetfix(just out of habit) and everything is working great so far. Passes basic attestation according to YASNAC, charge is limited to 79, network/GPS location is good(tested with MyLocation app), fast charging, 5G...

Battery drain is good but Android System Intelligence was using more battery than any other app, so I background restricted it.

Great rom!

Edit: Restricting Android System Intelligence causes google maps to not give directions - Google nonsense...
[Google Pixel 6a] stebomurkn420:
Hello everyone, I am uploading a test build. This build is based on December. This will need to be a complete clean install. I have decided to release vanilla builds. For those who would like to keep Gapps, you can adb sideload Mindthegapps. I will be updating the OP with official install instructions soon. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 6a] stebomurkn420:
OP updated with flashing instructions.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Will the "regular" build also need to be clean flashed & not include GApps?
[Google Pixel 6a] stebomurkn420:
Yes, I will be releasing vanilla builds only for now. It's easier on my hardware. Lol
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I've never used MindTheGapps before.

Does this mean that we'll have to do a factory data reset after every update, or only for the initial install?
[Google Pixel 6a] stebomurkn420:
Initial install.
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
Oh god, it looks like that.. hope not
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
See literally above your post.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lalitha007:
Bro I have a bug with crdroid. Tried to clean flash many times(even from stock). Bug description: I can't watch any video from telegram/browser/insta/fb/YouTube (probably with other messengers too). plz help, and my device restarted 2 or 3 times randomly but that's not important rn ,I need those videos to play that's all and they are not playing in insta,fb, YouTube etc
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Logs or it didn't happen :D
[Google Pixel 6a] aa84:
Warning: seedvault restore isnt working following https://github.com/seedvault-app/seedvault/wiki/FAQ. I think it cannot read the .SeedVaultAndroidBackup/ dir (just says no backups found - but I can see it in adb shell). The bundled files app doesnt show any files/folders outside of Downloads, but amaze file manager does. Also, theres no fingerprint security option.

Edit: I copied .SeedVaultAndroidBackup/ to a usb drive and used the included usb type a adapter and it worked! Some settings were saved like tile layout, but many were lost.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lalitha007:
How to generate?
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
We have an app called MatLog preinstalled. I would suggest you use that.

Any requests by @stebomurkn420 regarding logs?
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
Make sure you're using the correct radio/bootloader for the rom
[Google Pixel 6a] Lalitha007:
as attached screenshot below the video on insta for example doesnt play
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
Didnt see 🙈 mb 😂
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
wait, I just got the new build and I noticed there is no fingerprint??
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
Coming back here with after a week of use, this rom is so much better than stock android for this phone. I get 2.5 days out of battery with moderate use. I live the customization that crDroid provides, and its super lightweight.
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
Sorry about a double post but noticed an issue today using the rom

Wireless hotspot is greyed out. I can't enable it. On my old phone I could enable it. My previous phone, up until last week was a OnePlus 7 Pro 5G on stock oxygen os. Wireless hot spot worked on that phone, but doesn't on the pixel 6a. Could it be rom related?

edit: idiot moment, data saver was turned on
[Google Pixel 6a] Yashu1012:
Guys, does the gapps version comes with gphotos unlimited? can anyone please confirm.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Pixel XL Google Photos spoof is present & working on this ROM, yes.
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
this q has been a'd many times..look first before commenting?
[Google Pixel 6a] BreckZeBoulay:
Thx @stebomurkn420 to build the vanila version !

Back to crDroid for 3 days, and no issue for now.

Fast, smooth and battery friendly.

Just a little bit disappointed by the "lack" of features compared to crDroid 7 when I had my oneplus 5.
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
when you say "lack", what features specifically do you mean. Just give a few examples.
[Google Pixel 6a] Mister_Mister64:
It seems that the fingerprint sensor isn 't working in the newest update. I hope, this log from the startup is helpful. :)
[Google Pixel 6a] arcticphoenix:
Camera seems to be the only issue upon first boot of the Dec 1 build, the back camera functions as it should. It is when I try to use the front for selfies when it just displays a black screen or freezes and force closes. Apps behave the same way as well if used to try take a selfie.

I will update this if more issues arise.
[Google Pixel 6a] BreckZeBoulay:
The battery charge management, some customings in the state bar or lockscreen.

I's may be due to android 13....
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Do you experience any issues with the wide angle camera? I'm on the "first" build (the one including GApps, I have yet to find some times to clean flash the latest build), and sometimes it goes black. Well, not entirely black, but as if the exposure was turned way down (see attached photo). Have not experienced the same happen with the regular lens or with the selfie camera.

A simple reboot solves the issue.
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
happens alot, its fun to mess around with outside. For me it also happened when I was filming on the beach ;)

On the latest build I have not noticed the bug so far, will let you know if I do...
[Google Pixel 6a] arcticphoenix:
I stopped trying to use the LineageOS camera last night and went to Play Store to try out the Google Camera. Once installed all camera functionality was restored.

I took a standard photo zoomed in a little with the ROM camera and it handled as expected. The moment I switched to the front camera it either crashed or would display a black screen.

It has been nearly a full day since I flashed the Dec 1 build and so far has outperformed Google's Stock ROM. Battery isn't drained as fast, screen response is faster and no crashes with apps.

I apologize if me reporting the LineageOS camera isn't as detailed, but it is the only part of this build that is bugged so far. If I stumble into any other faulty parts of crDroid I'll report, but so far it has been smooth sailing since I flashed it and installed Google Camera from the Play Store.

*Addendum*

I had a couple forced soft reboots and both times the camera would be bugged out. Black screens on both front and back or crash. Going into the app details and clearing cache and data followed by a reboot fixed it.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I'd recommend you use Google Camera anyways. It's waaaay better than the LOS camera in literally every aspect.
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
Agreed
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
After typing fastboot -w update rom.zip, what's the next step if I want to have GApps? Do I have to boot into Android, or is it okay to just (re)boot into recovery, then sideload MindTheGapps?

If we have to flash MindTheGapps using recovery (and I assume we do, because of the word sideload), what would the exact steps be?

Recovery -> Apply Update -> Apply Update over ADB -> adb sideload mindthegapps.zip?
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
yes, try to imediatly boot to recovery and not the os, it has produced issues for me in the past. The adb sideload will say fail bcs of the signature, just press install anyway then boom.. done.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
I just flashed the latest version with MindTheGapps.

Restored my backup, only issue was that apparently "Settings Services" kept crashing. As far as I can tell, this only meant that I can't use the Battery Widget - it was broken anyway, so no biggie.

Other thing I can't find is the Screen On Time Widget - again, not a dealbreaker.

A huge issue is that I cannot seem to be able to use the fingerprint unlock? Like there's no option to register my fingerprint? Under Security -> Screen lock, all I see are

None

Swipe

Pattern

PIN

Password

Is the option supposed to be somewhere else? Am I missing something here?
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
I have all the same exact issues. Just have to wait for update (I think he just removed fingerprint in general as I cant find any trace even in system/priv-app...
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
The dev actually answered on Telegram a few hours ago. You have to be on the latest December build - the stock one.

Flashing using the Android Flash Tool works just fine (be sure to untick 'Lock Bootloader').

I just flashed it, waited for it to boot (I chose offline setup, just to get to the home screen, but it's likely not necessary), then followed the flashing instructions from OP. Works like a charm now!

He also told me that this procedure won't be necessary in the next build (I don't know if you'd have to do a clean flash then also to regain access to the fingerprint reader).
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
Interesting, wonder why this is the case. The next update will prob be a clean flash if he adds fingerprint again ;(
[Google Pixel 6a] arcticphoenix:
Here is one of a few night sight photos I've been taking since running crDoid. Northern Lights Christmas Evening. If anyone knows how to adjust the camera for better night shots I'd gladly accept the advice.
[Google Pixel 6a] VeiledDroidCat:
reserved
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
Waiting for an update is your best option.
[Google Pixel 6a] VeiledDroidCat:
do you think the dev will get the official crdroid updater working this is painful to keep updating yah dig
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
its unnofficial so no that will never happen. Once the dev makes a ota update then you can just do local update in the menu. All of it is a experiment and its far from being an official build...
[Google Pixel 6a] VeiledDroidCat:
sounds about right gonna be a hot minute till this be official
[Google Pixel 6a] Tomatcree:
I dont think it ever will be official.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Why? Do you know how the process of "becoming official" works?
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
bruh really said 'reserved' in someone else's thread
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Maybe you could give these a try?

Also, keep an eye out on the Google Camera Port Hub. 6a isn't there yet, but it might get added sometime soon.
[Google Pixel 6a] stebomurkn420:
OP updated with new download link. All builds will be hosted on AFH now. Thank you.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
For a dirty flash from the previous vanilla build with mindTheGapps, do we have to re-flash mindTheGapps as well, or just the rom zip?

Should mindTheGapps be needed to flashed, is there a way to prevent the device automatically booting into android after the "update" is finished? I tried to long-press the power button, but even after 5+ seconds, it refused to force turn off.
[Google Pixel 6a] texten:
love all the customizations. nice work.

for bluejay, the setting for screen on with fingerprint / fingerprint on while screen off, doesnt lock.

maybe you can fix it please?

thank you
[Google Pixel 6a] aa84:
Did you lose gapps after flashing vanilla?
[Google Pixel 6a] BreckZeBoulay:
Thx !

No need to have a precise changelog but what are the (big) differences compared to the previous release ?

For people who have a functional google camera, which version of crdroid do you use ? Vanila or Gapps ?

I use vanila version, and google camera crashes at the opening. May be I miss something.... Or Gapps are mandatory :/
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Haven't flashed yet. Don't have the time to re-configure everything right now.
[Google Pixel 6a] aa84:
https://github.com/crdroidandroid/android_frameworks_base/commits/13.0 looks like bugfixes.

I think gapps/microg are mandatory for google camera.
[Google Pixel 6a] aa84:
stebomurkn420 - I am curious why the rom cant be upgraded traditionally by sideloading - some partition incompatibility or build system issue or something else? Thanks!
[Google Pixel 6a] Madaevena22:
Fast charging isn't working? Anyone else having that issue with the newest build?
[Google Pixel 6a] BreckZeBoulay:
I forgot Microg. Thx for the reminder !

EDIT:

With MicroG installed, the google camera v8.6 by BSG works

BSG: MGC_8.6.263_A11_V14a

Download MGC_8.6.263_A11_V14a by BSG.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
Noticed an issue today, but this sounds like a December 2022 base code issue maybe?

Bluetooth will no longer activate. It just crashes. I've seen reports of this on Reddit as well

Also recently noticed that if you try to take video with the default camera app, screen doesn't stay on and you have to tap it to keep device from auto locking

Update: If you dirty flash the firmware (so fastboot update crdroid.zip, no -w) it will fix the bluetooth issue
[Google Pixel 6a] BreckZeBoulay:
Just a little question to be sure...

If I want to dirty flash (no data wipe) the last release, I just do a fastboot update rom.zip ? (without the -w)
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
you can. I just did to fix the bluetooth crash loop
[Google Pixel 6a] mark_ makatun:
thanks for the firmware
[Google Pixel 6a] Siddk007:
Me. Charging at 16W instead of 19W
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
I've actually noticed that Magisk patched boot.img from crdroid is causing my bluetooth crash loop
[Google Pixel 6a] ethangarsia517:
I've run into two issues.

It looks like video playback is broken, as I cannot play videos on YouTube Vanced, and on Discord. Sometimes, on Discord if I enter place where a video was posted, the app will lag very very hard. YouTube also lags very very hard sometimes, but videos will just never play.

Also, after taking one screenshot, SystemUI seems to freeze up, and won't allow another screenshot until I force close it, or get the ANR for it to close it.

Here are log files I captured. Not sure if I needed to include other things since I never used this logging app before. Otherwise this ROM feels very refreshing!

EDIT:

It looks like if I play a video from YouTube, and leave it playing and exit the app, it will play only it's audio. If I return to the app, the video is still black, but after a few seconds it will stop again and infinitely load. Also, it's video playing anywhere that doesn't work, including games and Instagram.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Can confirm, this also happens to me, seemingly randomly.

Also, ram management is horrible at times. Sometimes it feels like it can't keep any apps running in the background. For example, switching between 2-3 apps (messenger, discord, twitter), it always shows the splash screen, as if I've just opened the app up. This also causes me to miss notifications at times.
[Google Pixel 6a] aa84:
warning/issue: Gapps stopped working after flashing vanilla-1230 and mindthegapps(also with gapps-1230 build). So I removed my google account, cleared google services storage, rebooted and readded my account- now gapps work(maps, assistant, gcam, voice...) except play store(says no internet) - aurora store does work though. So tired of gapps issues...
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
Bluetooth now doesn't work at all, even with stock boot.img. Also, i'm getting random system crashes like once a day. Seems to occur when I try to turn off wifi or the flash light. Can't root either. Tried rooting via recovery, get an error. Tried magisk patched boot.img from the rom zip and that caused issues
[Google Pixel 6a] saxmydix:
Coming from latest stock with clean flash. No issue so far for me. Gapps build.
[Google Pixel 6a] Madaevena22:
Is the updater in this ROM supposed to work? Because it doesn't. It keeps saying the update check failed. Check your internet connection? My internet is fine. Just wondering. Thanks for the ROM, it's working fine for me, besides that error I just mentioned.
[Google Pixel 6a] Twilightsparklez:
Unofficial builds of most roms don't use ota
[Google Pixel 6a] Madaevena22:
OK, that makes sense. Thanks for the reply!
[Google Pixel 6a] stebomurkn420:
It leaves less room for error. My way is more traditional? I ship the same package Google does.
[Google Pixel 6a] stebomurkn420:
What are doing to your device? This is all OE and non existent. Quit modding and rooting the ROM. Once you do that all my support goes out the window.