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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sabindaman:
For others worried about doing so, I applied OTA without issue from A13 without issues other than the expected ones associated with the launcher change.

Amazing team thanks for making that so simple. I was hunkered in expecting to possibly need to manually redo stuff if it went south.

Also, battery life is way better now.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Yup, latest A14 version includes firmware, so all should be good when making the move.

Just replying in case anyone else needs to do the same in the same situation and wants to maintain root (for those that don't know);

Update via OTA, wait for it to finalized etc but DON'T reboot yet.

Open Magisk manager and choose 'install' (not the app, the flashable 1st option), then 'Install to inactive slot (After OTA). Once completed, then reboot.

You should now be on latest A14 rom with root maintained

Oh, and I agree...Battery is superb on A14 compared to previous. Kudos to @AnierinB and many thanks for the outstanding work - most appreciated
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Are you guys where GPay isn't working rooted or using stock EvoX?

I just checked my Play Store certification and it said 'Device not certified' (it's on the deny list using Magisk Alpha (fork, not alpha version of the original). Cleared cache and data of playstore, rebooted, double checked it's on the deny list and went back into Playstore settings - no issue now at all for device certification. This is on latest A14 Dec build and latest pif.apk.

So, for those of you running latest pif.apk, have you tried clearing Playstore cache and data and rebooting??

EDIT: Nevermind, it worked momentarily under device certification but has quickly changed back to device not certified

EDIT 2: Try this (20 Dec) from EvoX team https://gitlab.com/EvoX/vendor_certification/-/raw/udc/PifPrebuilt/PifPrebuilt.apk NOTE: Will only work on Evo 8.1+ (Android 14 QRP1)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] socialpixel:
what did you do? mine is stuck on 47% for 10min now
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Has step 2 completed on phone screen?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Seanie280672:
I didnt do anything, the phone screen moved to step 2 of 2, I just left it alone to finish, only took a couple of mins though at the most.

Sorry but ive since gone back to stock rooted.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] AnierinB:
I'm not teasing anyone. The ROM for lynx has been available for almost a month, I just haven't updated lynx specifically for 8.1 yet, hence the 2nd OP stating it's incoming, as the 1st op is updated to reflect firmware being built into the zip, which in the current 8.0.x release for lynx, it's not. I don't want to provide you guys with misleading information, now do I?

I'm working in the order I deem important. I had said 7a 8.1 release would be out the other day, but I haven't released as I work on resolving more bugs, none of which are even specific to 7a. Not to mention the fact that I have to work on implementing los scripts/vars to handle firmware and vendor extraction since gitlab introduced the same lfs restrictions as GitHub.

Please don't assume. If you can't wait, the src is public and you can compile yourself if you wish to do so.

Posts as the likes of yours are actually extremely demotivating to developers on here who are legitimately enthusiastic about their work and are trying trying to provide to the community for selfless reasons.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] macgealai:
If it's so much work, why not delegate to some of us. I enjoy altered AOSP. I have done so since cyanogenmod and the days of gingerbread and honeycomb. Building and compiling takes time and effort, no doubt, and WE ALL appreciate your work. But there is a huge network of Linux users who understand the SDK, know how to run logcat, and willing to beta test. I've uncovered so much that I love about Android, most of my friend's eyes glaze over when I start explaining my device and why it's better. They don't care. I do.

AnierinB, I would never want to discourage progress. I'm in awe of your dedication to a project and the ability to spot an error in line after líne of code. I apologize for making you feel rushed, and admit my own ignorance is the larger problem than availability of a polished product.

If I can help, in any way, I'm down and available. I don't work due to disability, but I was smart enough to not pay for school, so utilize me if it will help everyone else.

I'm a firm believer in planting trees for the future, from which I may never see the shade.

But mostly, I'm a geek who loves novelty and psychedelics. Please don't take me too seriously. I genuinely couldn't do what you do.

Not yet.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] AnierinB:
No worries man, I appreciate the response and my apologies for going off a bit.

If you're interested in testing, feel free to shoot me a PM and we can go from there.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] D<3'SJ2427:
I'm having some trouble and like to ask for help if I could. I followed steps 1-3 on the main page for installation instructions. When I got to the end of step 3 the command didn't work for me so I opted to toggle the volume to reboot recovery. So I'm in the Custom recovery menu I follow step 4 to factory reset/format the device. Step 5 back to main menu and step 6 adb side load. This is where I'm failing for whatever reason. For the life of me the rom zip will not go through. I've tried all manner of different ways from different folders and paths. Renaming the rom, redownloading the rom, I was extremely frustrated to say the least cause I had just did everything else with commands. So I rebooted hoping for the best and stock A14 booted up. I thought hell I'll try and send Magisk through with the custom recovery, low and behold the commands worked fine and I tried to do the ROM again and didn't work. I literally just about pretty much bought this phone unlocked to flash Evo X cause it's just that good and now I'm just sad. Please help i someone can thank you very much
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
For those not impressed with default launcher, and thinking of trying a different one, nova prime is crazy cheap at the mo (9p in UK)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Remove all installations of adb fastboot (having more than one install can cause conflicts) and search for adb fastboot v33.3. Have read some other versions of adb have issues flashing roms, could be the reason. I think you need 33.3 anyway, will check when at pc shortly. Let me know if you'd like me to share my version.

EDIT: Confirmed, you need v33.0.3 adb fastboot. You can check which version you have using cmd 'adb version'
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Here's a link for 33.0.3 if you need it. It also includes a 'cmd here.exe', that'll save a few clicks etc, just double click it to launch a cmd window in that folder. Paste the content folder you download to root of C: drive preferably and paste any roms etc to be flashed in that same folder.

Apologies if you know all this, just trying to make it clear for you in case you aren't aware.

Link here
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] D<3'SJ2427:
Thank you so much!! Appreciate the help and the link. Definitely gonna give it all a try after work today.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mad4some:
It has been long enough since v33.0.3 was being "required" that I figured the bugs had been worked out. So I recently downloaded the latest v34.0.5 PT and used it the other day to flash this latest update (12-14) and it worked fine for me (windows 11 pc). I did encounter a strange error (first time for me) "adb.exe sideload requires an argument" but after googling found that putting parentheses "" around the file name everything flashed normally. Just fyi, cheers.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Ahh ok dude, cheers. Yeahh, i appreciate it's been a while since the mentioned issue but as mine still works i wasn't sure if the issue had been fixed or not. i'm a bit out of the loop!! Still, perhaps the other guy was using an incompatible/version with issues that requires using 33.0.3 or latest version that's fixed.

For a long time now, as i do with most of my pc software that doesn't require regular updates, i go with the old saying 'if it ain't broke, don't try and fix it'!!! All the while 33.0.3 works, i have no reason to update. But cheers for the info that it's safe to do so now (y)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] D<3'SJ2427:
Thank you everyone for all the help!! I've officially #Evolved and it hasn't felt better
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
What was the issue in the end? Glad you're up and running now tho bud, enjoy and happy xmas!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] D<3'SJ2427:
I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed so a lot of it was user error I think and an old install of adb and fastboot. I installed the ver you sent with the link and put it in the appropriate folder via your instructions and had no issues using the command line from that folder and finally side loading the ROM. Appreciate your help and a Merry Xmas to you as well🎄
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Ahh ok, nice one for getting it sorted, enjoy the rom!!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] blai007:
I can confirm the 12/20/2023 - Play Integrity fix apk works.

Does anybody know if now I root my device with Magisk, etc, the fix will stop working? Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
I'm rooted but using magisk alpha (not an alpha version of the original, it's a fork) and a couple of modules. All good here with everything hidden... Still working
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] blai007:
Hi, thanks for the answer!

Do you have a link of the fork? And also, which version of SafetyNet, or maybe props?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Here you go dude, magisk and modules you'll need. Link here

For instructions, if you need them, see my post here. It was to get other apps working, but the principle of what to hide - Google Framework etc etc - is the same. Post here

BTW, I didn't even try regular magisk as my banking app detects it whatever. So it's up to you, could try original 1st...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] flashwade:
Hi everyone. My wallet app stop working after i flashed Evo X Is there any fix for that or nah?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
read back to my post with updated PIF.apk fix, clear playstore data after installing and reboot. Hopefully that'll fix it
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] namgttn123:
Thanks bro, work flawlessly
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] letmedanz:
After about 15 months on stock stable & beta, finally made the move to Evolution, and it's surprisingly & refreshingly good.

Installation was easy, no hiccups.

Immediately impressed with how smooth everything is.

Root, Safety net and all banking apps working fine.

A minor thing I noticed, maybe already mentioned is when there is a dynamic spot notification, time disappears until the notification goes away.

No other major bugs in the first 2 days with Evolution itself, although i did run into a couple of other issues.

(OT maybe)

a. Google restored some components like contacts, call logs etc, but did not restore things like wifi-passwords etc.

Seems a bit strange and i am not sure if there is a way to run restore again? Since I don't know exactly what restored and what did not.

It did however restore 3 e-sims i had previously.

b. I realised Swift Backup has not been backing up all the apps. Although there hundreds of older apps, close to 50% of my apps were not available on the cloud, or device.

Never had this issue with titanium in the past. Unless something is off with my settings.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
In trying to access the pa casino app and, get this error. Any fix for this?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] rayraycarter4:
add it to deny list in magisk
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
That was done when I downloaded the app.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
Anyone having random reboots or crashes at times? im also having a problems with google voice typing at times
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
nope, none at all
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
Another question, when i was flashing the rom, mid installation i was asked to reboot the phone in order to finish installing some extra properties, i hit yes but now im wondering if i was supposed to hit no. Did you get something similar during your installation process? i have pixel 7 pro by the way
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Do you mean after the rom has finisheed flashing you need to reboot recovery in order to flash magisk etc?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
oh, hang on... do you mean you updated via OTA or cmd?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
CMD.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
OK, see my previous post then... Was you asked to reboot recovery, rather than rom?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
yes thats correct
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
do you mean this post "

Well, you should be using the latest platform-tools and have it added to PATH. A lot of unofficial drivers floating around on the internet install outdated adb/fastboot along with the drivers. Please refrain from installing these as well as minimal adb & fastboot; Use the official google driver and official platform-tools instead.

Alternatively you can prefix each adb/fastboot cmd with ./ while in the platform-tools folder via powershell or bash, etc.

For example:

./adb sideload ./rom.zip

This basically tells the shell "Hey, I want to execute this local binary rather than the one in PATH".
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Umm, ok dude, you've lost me completely. What's your point and what's your issue, in clear English please!?

If your issue is the original post you made, that you're having random reboots and crashes etc... I can only advise a clean install following the instructions to the letter
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
So sorry, my problem was that during the installation i wasked asked to reboot to recovery, rather than rom so i was hoping for some help on that
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Ok, but help with what? What's the problem? I thought you were past that process but had issues with reboots etc...

But yes, if after flashing the rom you need to flash magisk etc, you do indeed need to reboot the recovery for correct flashing of such apps. The prompt to reboot recovery is normal, if that is your only question...?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
ok but before i got the prompt to reboot the CMD prompt was stuck on 42%, was is supposed tp stay stuck like that or was it supposed to reach 100% before asking me to reboot?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Do you mean it got stuck at 47% or was it for sure 42?

47% is a known thing but the rom flash should be fine. Can you tell me, you are the person having issues with random reboots and app crashes etc, yes?

If so, and if you're up for re-flashing it clean so that you shouldn't get any errors, i can guide you how to use Pixel Flasher if you wish. It's pretty simple and works flawlessly. That should get you a nice clean install, flashed to both slots if you like... Anyway, let me know if you're up for that and i'll continue via pm messages, rather than spam the thread with more instructions and queries... Alternatively, if you want take a chance, you could try dirty flashing the rom again, see if that fixes your issues 1st
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
it was 47% that it would get stuck at and tell me to reboot into recovery but if using pixel flasher helps then ill give that a shot
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mingaldrichgan:
It likely succeeded, then. Are you able to boot your device?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Hopefully they'll clarify, but yeah... as far as i can recall all this started because of random reboots and crashes within the booted system. Don't know of any other users with such issues, so i'm thinking it's a bad flash somehow... In which case a clean flash could be the way forward... If so, as said, i'll continue this via pm with the user...

Cheers for chiming in too tho, if i get stuck or lost i'll shout you for help!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
yes sir
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Will pm you with instructions...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
Can you send me the instructions too. I'm curious to learn how to use the flasher.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Sorry bud, never wrote any yet... The guy never got back to me... pretty busy today but will soon. That said i literally only know the basics of flashing a rom, haven't tinkered with much else so they'll only be brief! Honestly tho, it's pretty straight forward if you wanna try in the mean time... i've only used it twice lol.

In touch soon tho if required
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Wmateria:
Latest Evolution A14 rom is running great had an issue at first with messaging text, couldn't see any of my texts being sent, i had to force close and clear data Messaging app and Carrier Services app in order to see my incoming and sent messages and rcs enabled.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
PM sent...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] azizolmez:
Me too bro
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] namgttn123:
Can anyone give the the changelog of latest rom ?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Github was the main update yesterday or so, screenshot of rom update tonight shows the minor update. Not sure which one you're after...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] korniksikat:
Where can I find refresh rate settings? it seems gone in this rom
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Wmateria:
It also happened to me too, that is the first time it asked me to reboot, so i just rebooted and it bootvthe first time to A14 Evolution without any problems.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
Typically thats an sqlite database issue. Do you have anything installed that would affect the database, or modem tweaks?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
Under display settings. At the very bottom. Or force it to highest in dev options.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
That happens when the rom is done flashing. Sometimes, depending on what you're using to flash, if you click yes it will say error 1, but regardless, it still flashed fine. Honestly though, you should click NO, and boot straight into the rom. Magisk shouldn't be flashed through recovery. Just select patch image in magisk and click the entire ROM ZIP. Magisk will pull the correct image from the payload bin and patch it. You should also typically do it on the device that you're planning to flash the patched image to, because sometimes magisk needs specific things from the device. Than just transfer the patched image to your PC/other phone and flash through fastboot. If you flash through recovery you'll basically end up flashing magisk 3 times for it to be correctly installed

Edit: most ROMs stop at 47%, it's been an odd thing with lineageos recovery for years now. You'll know for certain when a ROM fails to flash based on the message you'll see on the screen. There are very few ROMs that go too 100% and typically they use a variant of AOSP recovery like AOSPA and HentaiOS
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
If you are flashing a ROM that doesn't include Gapps, that would typically be the only reason to click YES and reboot to recovery, to flash Gapps
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Damiano18:
È necessario effettuare il root anche per questa ROM personalizzata?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Wmateria:
No i had no modem tweaks or anything installed that is out of the ordinary. I just forced closed and clear data on both apps, and after that i could see my sent messages and RCS got verified without problems.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Slim2none4u:
English please!

Translated:

Is it necessary to root this custom ROM too?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mingaldrichgan:
Rooting is never necessary, but might be depending on what you're trying to achieve...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Damiano18:
Thanks for the reply, in the end I also had to root otherwise the banking applications wouldn't work.

I was also wondering, on the evolution x there is an entry that refers to `unlimited photo archive`. The latter is enabled but I don't have an unlimited archive on Google, what should I do?

Same thing goes for the play integrity fix.. I had to install a separate module on magisk
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Kingzak34:
Hi there,

First of all thank you for your work, it's much appreciated. Evo is one of my favorite rom.

I'm on it since the first hour I got my P7 pro 3 days ago.

I'm on the last Update but I have problems with BlueMail. It crash at startup. Is anyone having same issue? Never had this before on any phone/rom

Here is a log from the crash and a logcat recorded while trying to open the app.

https://paste.evolution-x.org/Tovo1g

Also with some of the lockscreen clock theme in evo settings, UI restart almost every time when unlocking the phone. I'll try to log that too.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
Same issue with TypeApp too. I just went ahead and, found another email client in the playstore. I do miss TypeApp though.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Kingzak34:
Here is the log and the theme that crashes UI when waking up / unlocking phone from AOD
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] BIGWORM:
Tried flashing this with Pixel Flasher, but I don't happen to see any cherry-picked options in settings. Did flashing via Pixel Flasher mess up the installation?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Kingzak34:
First settings option should be the evolver menu where most of the fun is. You can double check in about phone if you doubt. Never used pixel Flasher yet so can't tell.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] BIGWORM:
Figured out my problem! I was selecting Full OTA, so instead of selecting Evo X when it was highlighted, it would instead point to the OTA image and flash that instead lol! That has to be a rookie mistake or something, lmao!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] cldkrs:
you can flash unlimited google photos via magisk separatly.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
Keep in mind that it's against google terms and, conditions. Also spoofing your devices fingerprint is not going to be too effective in the long run.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] AnierinB:
Delete
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] SONO1:
Hi!... Have this Rom 8.xx or 7.xx Version .. Edge Lighting Option????

Greetz Alex
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] :
Yes it does
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] cldkrs:
yes
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] kenbrownstone:
Guys been away from flashing a long time . I'm bored frankly with my pixel 7pro . Was wanting to flash this weekend after work .Gonna wait til then because my luck on a initial flash always goes bad. Always takes me hours for some reason . Always have a issie with something. I know i need to unlock phone . Anything I need to know that's real important in the pixel.line ? Never put rom on a pixel. Last phone I had that I did anything with was a oneplus device . I don't remember alot but should be able to pick up quickly .. I'm hoping to be able to theme my phone little more . I remember aliitle about Magik app and it having alot of things you can achieve with it . Lovedthe audio stuff you could do , Viper was the nMe and loved using it and hoping it's still around . Any Info is appreciated
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Pek2:
Good morning and happy new year, do you know if the optimization with the Google charging dock has been solved????

Congratulations on this great rom!!!!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
Just read through this thread alittle and, follow instructions that are in the beginning of this thread and, you should be good to go.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] SONO1:
Hi!...

I have Ask for Edge Lighting Option.... I know... The Option is on 7.xx... But it Not works !!!

Work this Option in 8.xx Real ??

Greetz Alex
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
does anyone have a working link to download the rom?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] korniksikat:
hello, sorry for the late response I went back to stock because of this issue. I don't see smooth display settings after flashing this rom. Btw, im using pixel 7a.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
what issue you having and which device? links work fine for me... here's the main list of all devices and here's a link for P7P Cheetah. If main server has issues, click 'problems downloading' from the download page to select from a list of mirrors. Let me know of any issues and i'll try and upload one for you, whichever your device is?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] anonymouseli:
mine is cheetah but everytime i try downloading the rom the site keeps keeps taking to the list of roms, I've tried different web browsers as well