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[Nothing Phone 2] Cydras:
Hi, i maybe found a bug (or i dit something wrong)

I am stuck on inital setup, on "searching for updates".

I am coming from ParanoidAndroid Custom Rom and i did following:

1. Factory Reset in AOSPA Recovery

2. wipe data in fastbott with fastboot -w

3. Flashed Stock Rom on all slots with your stock Image from github and flash_all.bat from Hellboy Github, disabled also dm-verity

4. Boot Rom, inital setup started

5. Restart to bootloader

6. Flashed your super.img with fastboot

7. Flashed your custom r18 kernel with fastboot

8. Boot Rom, initial setup started

After connecting to my wifi, klicking on no copy from other device it get stuck on "Searching for Updates"

I try now to reflash

Edit: Sorry it was my fault, forget to wipe again after testing to boot stock rom between step 4 and 6. Reflashed all with wipe and it is working :)

Thank you for the rom and kernel!
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
nvm deleted
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Nvm
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
r14 is up.

r14

Dirac is back, thanks to the fix from gotenksIN
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
r15 is up.

r15

Stable release based on 2.6.0

Custom bionic updated to use the latest AOSP compiler and fix several minor issues in math library
[Nothing Phone 2] MacTavishFR:
Just got my phone(2), flashing was a real damn headache, 5h to figure out, almost hard bricked it three times.

But that rom feels nicer thanks dev
[Nothing Phone 2] alienwolf426:
Thank you for this rom. I have a few requests if they're possible at all.

- Would it be possible for you to add the dpi changers like there is on AOSP roms

- The gesture navigation on the left side is way too sensitive even on lowest setting, to the point where it interferes with apps that have a menu popup. So instead of opening the popup, it just goes back. I'm not sure if there is any magisk module for that. I couldn't find anything

- The keyboard minimize icon for gesture navigation is on the left side of the phone. Would it be possible to make it on the right side or give us the option? its so awkward to be using the phone with one hand and then having to use the other hand to minimize the keyboard

Thanks again
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
What's wrong with the one in dev options?

It sticks after a reboot...there's no value you can use in AOSP that you can't use here right?
[Nothing Phone 2] alienwolf426:
OMG! I didn't even think to check under developer options. Thank you so much. Its that in AOSP roms that i've used, that settings is under the Display Options.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Use the thanks button buddy 👍🏼 glad you're sorted.

Also I think the minimize button you see is the same on stock. Personally I just swipe back once and the keyboard goes away, much quicker.

There was a mod for the gestures but not sure if it would override stock or not, plus I'm right handed so don't use the left side at all.

Tbh I've forgotten about swipe in on apps, I think most developers have gotten wide and changed it up or added a small menu button.

You could install pixelify but I'm not sure which version even works anymore, that adds a Google keyboard with a G on the space-bar, looks a lot better tbh, not sure about the minimise button though.. 👍🏼

GitHub - Magisk-Modules-Alt-Repo/HideNavBar: Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks for Android 10-14

Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks for Android 10-14 - Magisk-Modules-Alt-Repo/HideNavBar

github.com
[Nothing Phone 2] Nightf0x_007:
Off topic - np2 users whats your thoughts in changing from pixel 6 to np2, how is the camera in low light conditions ? + can someone share swedish house mafia ringtones if possible i quiet liked them

Actually im close to make the decision of jumping from the p6 to the np2 train and i like tinkering with mods roms & root stuff will definitely install this rom
[Nothing Phone 2] jioleight:
how did you ota to slot_a or were u already in slot a?
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Probably best to make a thread buddy 👍🏼
[Nothing Phone 2] benhidalgo:
You're awesome @arter97!
[Nothing Phone 2] :
Hey, its good to see the custom ROMs on NP2. Ik this is a project for your personal likings and usecase, but may i ask : are you planning to compile a degoogled/vanilla ROM of this project?
[Nothing Phone 2] voyager529:
I didn't OTA - I was actually expecting a out-of-box-experience situation and found myself pleasantly surprised. I followed the more traditional steps..

1. Enable Developer Mode / USB Debugging.

2. adb reboot bootloader

3. fastboot flashing unlock

4. reboot / confirm unlock / OOBE / enable dev / enable debugging / adb reboot bootloader

5. fastboot flash super d:\platform-tools\np2\super.img

6. fastboot flash vbmeta d:\platform-tools\np2\vbmeta.img

7. Extract boot.img / transfer to phone / magisk patch file / adb reboot bootloader / fastboot flash boot boot.img

...and all my stuff was still there with this ROM installed.

Also, I started using this one as my work phone for the time being; no crashing, bugs, or any complaints at all. 'Alpha' as this may be labeled, it's miles better than what I consider Alpha quality (that being a Bethesda game after its first service pack).
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
r2 is up.

r2

Stable release based on 2.0.3

com.nothing.bpf package disabled to reduce CPU usage
[Nothing Phone 2] therealashish:
Thank you for your work.

Can this be flashed through TWRP or is it recommended to flash through PC via adb?
[Nothing Phone 2] 95an:
What happens if u are on b and flash or if u flash on a but dont have the latest firmwere?
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
Brick.
[Nothing Phone 2] 95an:
Okej beacuse i could only flash 2.0.1 on b and boot and then flash the update but everytime i tried on a it got to crash dump mode. so even if a went to crash dump mode i flashed your rom and it booted with no problem on a :/
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
You can use this to flash fresh stock to slot a: https://github.com/arter97/nothing_archive
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
After factory resetting my Nothing 2 (US version) successfully back to 2.0.2a, I decided to try this ROM.

After getting into the bootloader and flashing super.img, I tried rebooting the device, but now it always crashdumps (dead Android image on screen).

Now I can't use any key sequences to get back into the bootloader. I think I bricked my device. Is there any way that I can fix this, or am I out of luck and have to send the device back to be fixed?

:(:(
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Dead Android would be recovery, just wait, I sometimes press vol up and down and power all at the same time.... Sometimes it just comes on and gives the recovery options...give it a few seconds before you try, 20 perhaps.

Not sure about the super image though, difficult for me to say how to get out of that situation.
[Nothing Phone 2] Ky0sHiR0:
Sorry for offtopic - Does it working for you? I flashed module but it's not working.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Haven't used it and not my type of module mate, I don't tend to charge overnight either so don't need it.

Also phone is RMA ATM..
[Nothing Phone 2] therealashish:
Been on this rom for a few weeks. It's working rock solid.

Could someone help me with the following minor issue? I've noticed that some characters are displayed as boxes in apps or even browser. I'm attaching screenshots for reference. I did flash a different font thru magisk, but it didn't help. As a note, my phone language is set to English (US).
[Nothing Phone 2] Buster99:
your bus pic has a cyberpunk vibe to it :)
[Nothing Phone 2] more_than_hater:
Everything went smoothly until this point. Doesn't we need to patch init_boot.img at this point?
[Nothing Phone 2] shaurya124:
great work man!

do you think com.nothing.bpf is safe to disable on a stock phone?
[Nothing Phone 2] therealashish:
Any suggestions would be appreciated to resolve this issue.
[Nothing Phone 2] Anbiona:
Hey, I've been using the ROM and loving it. Could we get a varient with built in signature spoofing support? MicroG on the NP2 would be amazing
[Nothing Phone 2] draentor:
Did you checked https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-install-microg-on-any-rom.4507387/post-87897671 ?
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
That's unified remote...I use it myself.. you could check toast notifications and disable it .

I don't have that problem personally..

Did you pay for it?
[Nothing Phone 2] Anbiona:
I have but when I go to install I get a signature verification error :(
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
There's a small feature I'd like on my Nothing 2, and I wonder whether this ROM might offer it.

I'm looking for the date and day of the week to be available for showing at the upper left of the home screen, along with the time.

Currently, I can only have this on the upper left of the home screen:

15:45

I'd like to be able to have this, instead:

Thu 10/19 15:45

Is there an option for this in the NothingMuchRom?

Thank you in advance.
[Nothing Phone 2] NoirBird:
God damn bro this soft caused a termonuclear war :c
[Nothing Phone 2] shaurya124:
Good thing op is not responsible for it
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Question:

I passionately *hate* the little yellow clipboard pop-up that we get with the standard 2.0.3 ROM. It's impossible to disable it.

Is it possible to disable that clipboard pop-up with this ROM?
[Nothing Phone 2] Nezorflame:
No, it's standard Android behavior for clipboard since A13. Pixel phones also have this.
[Nothing Phone 2] NoirBird:
Surely u can modify some code either by editing rom src, magisk module or xposed module.
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
I don't have the time nor resources to rebuild an alternative ROM.

There is currently no Magisk module which controls this.

There is currently no Xposed (nor LSPosed) module which controls this.

I'll just live with the annoying yellow clipboard pop-up until one or more of these items get created.

By the way, the A13 crDroid 3rd-party ROM for the Pixel 7 Pro has eliminated this yellow pop-up.

But there so far is no 3rd-party ROM for the Nothing 2 which offers this feature.
[Nothing Phone 2] NoirBird:
What popup tho, never encountered it. Can u share some screenshot?
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
I wrote about the pop-up and gave a not-so-great-but-at-least-sort-of-legible screen shot in this thread ...

https://xdaforums.com/t/getting-rid-of-a-certain-popup-and-a-certain-icon-on-the-nothing-2.4630827/
[Nothing Phone 2] USHERROB:
See if the magisk module PixelXpert (formerly AOSP Mods) works for you
[Nothing Phone 2] USHERROB:
using ADB try:

device_config put systemui clipboard_overlay_enabled "false"
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
I did that, as I mentioned in the other thread I referenced above. Sadly, it didn't work.
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Oh ... do you think PixelXpert will work, even though the Nothing 2 isn't a Pixel device?
[Nothing Phone 2] USHERROB:
It's made for most android devices...and i do have it installed on my Pixel 7 Pro and on my Nothing Phone 2

Give me a min and i'll test your request.

EDIT: Looks like NothingOS ui is too different for the status bar
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Oh, thank you!

I downloaded the v3.1.0 version and flashed it in Magisk, and then I rebooted.

But I don't see any associated app.

Do I also need to install the AOSPMods app, or something like that?
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Yes, I noticed that myself, in another context.
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Oh, I rebooted a second time, and now I can see the PixelXpert app. I tried to open it, but it keeps immediately crashing.
[Nothing Phone 2] USHERROB:
You need Lsposed too i believe (or other xposed)

GitHub - siavash79/PixelXpert: mixed Xposed+Magisk module for customization of Google Pixel rom of Android 12+

mixed Xposed+Magisk module for customization of Google Pixel rom of Android 12+ - siavash79/PixelXpert

github.com
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
I have LSPosed and have been using it: LSPosed 1.9.2 (7024) - Zygisk

Perhaps is my problem that I tried to install version 3.1.0? Should I have installed a different version, instead?
[Nothing Phone 2] USHERROB:
I just updated and am getting the same...roll back to like canary 288 or something
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
What version were you using when it was working, before upgrading to 3.1.0?

Was it canary?
[Nothing Phone 2] USHERROB:
I just rolled back to canary 270 and it launches fine again

EDIT: Canary 283 seems to be the last one that doesnt crash

EDIT2: Jumped around different versions and now 3.1.0 PixelXpert launches fine lol

EDIT3: Looks like NothingOS ui is too highly modifed for most options to work with AOSPMods/PixelXpert
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Thank you. I'll try canary a little later, or maybe tomorrow, and I'll report back here.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Have you reported it to nothing feedback?

Not customer services, they're useless.
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Oh, not to "Nothing feedback. I'll check how to do that.

Thank you!
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Sad news: installing PixelXpert canary sent me into a boot loop. I barely have time to fix issues like this, and I need my device for work and other personal issues. I recovered, thankfully, due to my use of OrangeFox for nandroid backup and restore, and after the restore, my device is back to normal.

But I lost around 30 minutes of my device's usability. I was lucky that I was contacted by my job just moments *after* the restore was complete.

I'll avoid PixelXpert, at least for the time being, but again, I thank you for all the help that you've been offering!
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
If you need your device that frequently then why bother installing mods?

Theres always a small risk..

Reckon you need a work phone, then you can do that you want to.
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
I install a minimal number of mods that help me be more productive and which make the use of my phone less disruptive for me.

Those times when I tried unnecessary mods just for look-and-feel considerations, sometimes that failed, and I then regretted having installed the failed mod because of the time I had to spend getting my device back to normal.

This case with PixelXpert is an example of that.

I'm trying to be more strong and disciplined about avoiding unnecessary mods.

That's cheaper for me than buying a work phone.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Yea I get you, but if 30 minutes down time is a problem then surely risking functionality is too much of a risk..
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
In this case, I was lucky that the fix only took around 30 minutes.

Anyway, I'm not going to purchase another phone just for work-related and personal-related items. Those things comprise something like 99 percent of my phone use, since there is a large overlap in my life between "business" and "personal".

And I don't want to purchase a phone just for the purpose of playing with mods.
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
r3 is now available.

r3

Stable release based on 2.0.4

Widevine L3 enforced to fix Netflix

Volume level steps increased to 30
[Nothing Phone 2] zozo932:
Hello, I don't understand everything in the instructions. It says flash vbmeta.img where can I find it ? Will this cause me to lose all my data ?

Where do we flash the modified ROM, via fastboot ? Please if anyone can do a more complete tutorial, however I am not a noob I have already flashed custom roms via twrp in my old phones. Thank you so much guys ❤️
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Have you downloaded the ROM? I haven't

However..

Seems there's only one download in R3.

So download and unzip.

What's inside?

You need to flash super in fastboot mode according to the instructions in the OP then vbmeta.

I would assume that they're in the zip.
[Nothing Phone 2] zozo932:
Aah okay, thank you I'm waiting to receive the 2.04 update and I will do it, I thought it was just the rom in the zip 🤦🏻‍♀️😆 when in reality there is vmbeta in it which deactivates dm-verity. I just need to know which slot I'm on, because yesterday when I tried using the fastboot command I was stuck on "waiting for device."

Even though I put "adb devices" my phone is detected correctly. I'm going to try downloading the Android platforms tools folder again, maybe mine is too old..

Thank for your help ! ❤️
[Nothing Phone 2] zozo932:
I'm stuck on wainting on device. However with the powershell command line "adb devices" my phone is well recognized. When I paste fastboot flash super /path/to/super.img everything is there, the sound files together in the folder, adb drivers up to date etc. I don't understand
[Nothing Phone 2] RheinPirat:
Check the driver. Sometimes "Android ADB Interface" is selectet. Switch it to "Android bootloader interface"
[Nothing Phone 2] zozo932:
Hello, Thanks for your response, but I don't have Android bootloader Interface. I have only 3 :

1 ADB device

2 Android composite ADB Interface

3 WinUsb Device

i follow this tuto : https://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-android-bootloader-interface-drivers-by-google/ but this added a more line to me " Android composiste ADB Interfacce" I put adb reboot bootloader, the phone restarts on the Bootloader I start the command line for the installation and it does the same to me "wainting on device"
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
I've got functional ADB/Fastboot in my root guide.

As per the 2.0.4 update, you can grab it from the incremental update zips thread then install it manually using *#*#682#*#* from the dialer then point to the update.

You will have to create a folder in /sdcard/ called ota.

Obviously you'll have to unroot if you have indeed rooted.
[Nothing Phone 2] zozo932:
I just understood why, you had to unlock the bootloader before. now it works. thank you
[Nothing Phone 2] ctradio:
Interested in one of these phones. Is there any chance this ROM can be run without GAPPS or maybe just load MicroG? Also, does this ROM fully disable (or have the option) any DM-Verity/secure boot/etc? I'd like to be able to use Magisk Modules without having boot issues because I modified the system. Thank you.
[Nothing Phone 2] lordmata:
Experiencing Dirac crashes in r3, also phone is somewhat unresponsive at times.

What would be the proper way to go back to stock? I downloaded the stock from the nothing_archive but I see that there's no super.img, just super_empty.img.

EDIT: Followed the guide in the nothing_archive, downloaded latest adb tools and ran `fastboot update <zip-file>` and that did the trick.
[Nothing Phone 2] voyager529:
So, the LineageOS folks have shown a proof-of-concept ROM running on the NP2; rumors for a stable build are "end of January"...but they're still just rumors at the time.

I've seen some 'de-google' scripts running around; nothing I trusted enough to attempt. That the NP2 is trivial to root/bootloader unlock and rebuild if you're feeling adventurous.

I run a handful of Magisk modules (i'm interested in your roster), and have never had a boot loop (now I'm waxing nostalgic about XPrivacy and its tendency to do that if you denied permissions to the wrong system app).

I've got a relatively narrow number of apps I use; I can't really speak for apps that care about rooting/safetynet/DM-Verity, I'm afraid.

Hope it helps!
[Nothing Phone 2] ctradio:
A Lineage build would be nice. If e/OS would take it up (they fork Lineage) even better. I sure miss Xprivacy (last used it on Android 6) and tried it on later Android releases and was not as happy. Since I'm nothing more than an amateur hacker, I don't often stray very far off the path beaten by others. These days (at least on the work phones which are cheap Motorola's) I'm running just systemless hosts and the newer variants of Magisk Hide. I usually just command line disable most of the google garbage and never sign into the phone. Also still have a love for the "My AndroidTools" app as you can go into the various apps in your device and switch off portions of the apps that you don't like (yes it can cause app crashes, but then you just reverse what you've done easily). I buy no phone I cannot root these days as the google overlords want to protect you from yourself and keep you from your own files like Apple does (in strong desire to tie you to subscriptions). Android without any google whatsoever is best despite a few inconveniences.
[Nothing Phone 2] voyager529:
I'm at least somewhat hopeful for this as well; I've contacted them about it. There's an unofficial build for the NP1 (https://community.e.foundation/t/unofficial-build-nothing-phone-1-for-e-os-t/52249); I might try to commission that guy once Lineage has a release or two out the door.

The developer (who was controversial, though I forget the reason) released XprivacyLUA for later releases of Android. I used that for a while myself until I discovered /e/OS. I trust the built-in Android privacy functions enough to limit access for installed apps, but Xprivacy was critical for the Google apps and bundleware. My favorite example was the Gallery app on my Samsung Note 4...block its location access with AppOps, and it refused to run. Block it with Xprivacy, and it was fine. In my opinion, /e/ has the best ecosystem around a deGoogled ROM, which reaches my desired balance between privacy and functionality. Its absence on the NP2 is why I'm only using it as my work phone (where I don't care as much; I use it purely for work), and am looking forward to the eventual release of /e/OS for the device.

The real question is whether the AOSP ROMs will be able to interact with the disco ball =).

Same, though I'm happy to 'combine maps'. Earlier this year, I rooted a Pixel, AFWall+'d the Google stuff, refused to add a Google account, and used a combination of Magisk and LSposed to enable me to use Android Auto apps in my car without a Google account or a data plan. It's an untraveled road, but it's comprised of all the pieces left by others.

Thanks for the recommendation! It sounds interesting!

Same!!
[Nothing Phone 2] ctradio:
Good deal! I've given up on Android Auto as it always takes a lot of processing power. I much prefer to run Magic Earth (which does work with AA) and have Magic Earth also play DVR for me. However there is no phone that doesn't get warm when streaming music over bluetooth, providing navigation and doing DVR functions too (and since I like Otterbox Defender style cases, I've had phones overheat on long trips). Here is the link to myandroidtools pro .... https://www.myandroidtools.com/
[Nothing Phone 2] ctradio:
oh, e/OS, AdAway (or AdGuard) and myandroidtools are a great combo for keeping google and others from tracking me as the product for their customers.
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
r4 is up.

r4

Replaced LMKD (low memory killer daemon) from Paranoid Android. This reduces app kills by about 56%.

Removed Dirac services to avoid stock firmware bugs causing massive CPU and memory hogs.
[Nothing Phone 2] Wani Aamir:
Would love to see immersive navigation gestures, as the black bar of the pill annoys me alot.
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
r5 based on Android 14 is up.

Remember that this ROM requires stock firmware that it's based on to be installed on the slot "a".

Make sure you have 2.5-OB2 installed on the slot "a" prior to installation.

r5

Android 14 based on 2.5 Open Beta 2
[Nothing Phone 2] ubercool786:
I am on Stock 2.5 OB2 right now. And Android 14 has an option for third party passkey managers but that option is missing in 2.5OB2. Can that option be added to this rom?
[Nothing Phone 2] HippoMan:
Does anyone know whether PixelXpert (formerly called AOSPMods) works with this ROM?

Thank you very much.
[Nothing Phone 2] Immortalis:
Please be informed that removal of this application completely breaks Galaxy Watch pairing, rendering Galaxy Wearable app (and watch) unusable. It works correctly on r5. Kindly please revert this change.

I installed the mod, system booted so it seems to be working, probably not with full functionality though
[Nothing Phone 2] arter97:
r7 is up.

r7

Rebased to official Android 14 update: NothingOS 2.5.1

CompanionDeviceManager re-added (Stock 2.5.1 fixes the battery drain present on betas)
[Nothing Phone 2] pawelmiernik:
Can this be flashed without formatting data? I tried and it booted to recovery, brought everything back with fastboot rom from github. I'm just wondering if I did something wrong or if I have to format data in order for it to boot. Thanks in advance for your help.
[Nothing Phone 2] Zelbess:
Would be possible to remove navigation bar to skip usage of magisk modules?