EX Kernel for Pixel 4/XL

[Badger50]

face unlock stops working when flashed

Because the kernel hasn't been updated to December yet.

 

[lattosimbaste]

Does Aaron post updates anywhere? I get that the Pixel 4 isn't "officially" supported so I'm on the fence regarding proceeding with root and all if it doesn't look like I'll gain astronomy mode and HBM at the end of it all and retain face unlock.

Thanks!

 

[v12xke]

Does Aaron post updates anywhere? I get that the Pixel 4 isn't "officially" supported so I'm on the fence regarding proceeding with root and all if it doesn't look like I'll gain astronomy mode and HBM at the end of it all and retain face unlock. Thanks!

Best place to check is EXKM. When it is available, it will be there. That and check the "rom and kernel" section for a new post. FYI there are already a few good kernels updated for December with face unlock working just fine. I'm getting super-good active/idle drain using KiriSakura atm. Why not give one of them a shot while you are waiting? Cheers. :good:

 

[lattosimbaste]

Thanks, will keep an eye out there. I purchase EXKM but I believe astronomy mode will only work with his kernel so pretty much stuck as that is my greatest need.

 

[ceelos218]

Thanks, will keep an eye out there. I purchase EXKM but I believe astronomy mode will only work with his kernel so pretty much stuck as that is my greatest need.

use frankenkernel

 

[Freak07]

Thanks, will keep an eye out there. I purchase EXKM but I believe astronomy mode will only work with his kernel so pretty much stuck as that is my greatest need.

Astronomy mode will work with every kernel that has KCAL/KLAPSE built in as far as I’m aware. It’s just a toggle in the app for specific KCAL settings, so the display emits mostly red light.

 

[nouse1981]

ElementalX It is ready to download with December security patch.

 

[fkofilee]

FU and Astronomy work great after flashing

 

[Badger50]

FU and Astronomy work great after flashing

Nice acronym for Face Unlock! ???

 

[v12xke]

Nice. Gestures are working, too. I use Sweep2Sleep and missed it. :good:

 

[kornesque]

Just have to check with those who have flashed...does this installer preserve root? Thanks.

 

[nouse1981]

Just have to check with those who have flashed...does this installer preserve root? Thanks.

yes, keep the root

 

[dd66]

Does flashing EX directly over Franken is safe plz?

 

[shooterlgk]

Does flashing EX directly over Franken is safe plz?

I did it, no issues so far

 

[dd66]

I did it, no issues so far

Thanks a lot.
Which one do you prefer?

 

[suzook]

Why can't we get hbm to be on all the time? I have an eye issue, and need the extra brightness. Hbm always turns off after screen turns off.

 

[v12xke]

Why can't we get hbm to be on all the time? I have an eye issue, and need the extra brightness. Hbm always turns off after screen turns off.

I suggest you go to the dedicated EX Kernel thread under P3XL. Aaron (Dev) is frequently commenting there and answering questions because he started that thread. He has not started one for our phones yet. Answers you get there will apply to the 4XL too. It's probably related to power consumption. Battery life would absolutely nosedive were the screen to be in HBM all the time. Likely to also be a MTBF issue for the display.

 

[suzook]

I suggest you go to the dedicated EX Kernel thread under P3XL. Aaron (Dev) is frequently commenting there and answering questions because he started that thread. He has not started one for our phones yet. Answers you get there will apply to the 4XL too. It's probably related to power consumption. Battery life would absolutely nosedive were the screen to be in HBM all the time. Likely to also be a MTBF issue for the display.

I'm ok with less batt life. People are being dumb with complaining about batt life. Its just fine, and would lose 25% if it meant hbm all the time. MTBF??? Another non issue, I'm sure this screen will outlive the rest of the phone. Thanks, I will check over there.

 

[shooterlgk]

Thanks a lot.
Which one do you prefer?

I'm not sure, I really can't tell a difference with any kernel lol

 

[suzook]

I'm not sure, I really can't tell a difference with any kernel lol

I never can. I only use them for hbm, and kcal.