Nexus 6 - Validus 8.1 beta - updated March 12

[Char_G]

New Validus 8.1 build up March 12
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75875696&postcount=294

 

[Guapo613]

First

 

[vasolini]

Thanks Char_G! I've been running this rom with the Pixel2 modded launcher and after the initial setup, it smoothed out nicely. It's been running great! I love all the features that are in it even in the early stages of this rom. Everything is working well for me so far. Kudos to the Dev on this one!

 

[ngato35]

can i install official opengapps? on this rom?

 

[bfmetcalf]

Has anybody tried Android Auto with this ROM? It seems to connect just fine, but I only get a black screen on the head unit.

This was a great running ROM for me. But Android Auto is a deal killer for me. I am attaching a logcat for you guys to look at to see if you see any issues with it. It should be something do to with gearhead I believe.

http://184.54.98.209:9595/nextcloud/index.php/s/qbeJonK7YI86TVH

 

[Strephon Alkhalikoi]

can i install official opengapps? on this rom?

Yep.

 

[jjdavis699]

So last time I used a Oreo rom on Shamu, I had issues with my banking app (Simple) and Netflix, and I'm betting the issues were related....so does the latest netflix app from google play work?

 

[Char_G]

So last time I used a Oreo rom on Shamu, I had issues with my banking app (Simple) and Netflix, and I'm betting the issues were related....so does the latest netflix app from google play work?

The problem isn't Oreo, but the unlocked bootloader tripping safety net, Netflix also blocks rooted devices now. You can try magisk for root, I don't use it so I can't help you out with that.

 

[Char_G]

Has anybody tried Android Auto with this ROM? It seems to connect just fine, but I only get a black screen on the head unit.

This was a great running ROM for me. But Android Auto is a deal killer for me. I am attaching a logcat for you guys to look at to see if you see any issues with it. It should be something do to with gearhead I believe.

http://184.54.98.209:9595/nextcloud/index.php/s/qbeJonK7YI86TVH

Not sure, I don't use Android auto, but if you go to the official thread with your log, one of the devs will take a look at it

 

[Char_G]

Thanks Char_G! I've been running this rom with the Pixel2 modded launcher and after the initial setup, it smoothed out nicely. It's been running great! I love all the features that are in it even in the early stages of this rom. Everything is working well for me so far. Kudos to the Dev on this one!

That's awesome, it's been running smoothly for me too. Thanks for the support, I'll pass it on to the team

 

[bfmetcalf]

Not sure, I don't use Android auto, but if you go to the official thread with your log, one of the devs will take a look at it

I just posted it in the official thread. Hope they can find the issue. This was by far the best ROM in every other aspect as far as stability and polish to me.

 

[jjdavis699]

The problem isn't Oreo, but the unlocked bootloader tripping safety net, Netflix also blocks rooted devices now. You can try magisk for root, I don't use it so I can't help you out with that.

I had Magisk but it didn't help. Said SafetyNet passed but Netflix didn't launch, saying "device error".

 

[Schiben]

Are NFC and Bluetooth working. Aside from some jankiness here in there, I think those are the only 2 things I've ever really had issues with on all the Oreo ROMs so far.

Edit-
NFC and Bluetooth look good so far! Only issue I've seen so far is OK Google detection Not letting me through the setup.

 

[Char_G]

Are NFC and Bluetooth working. Aside from some jankiness here in there, I think those are the only 2 things I've ever really had issues with on all the Oreo ROMs so far.

Edit-
NFC and Bluetooth look good so far! Only issue I've seen so far is OK Google detection Not letting me through the setup.

Which gapps did you use? The GZR gapps are very minimal and don't support ok Google.

 

[vasolini]

Only issue I've seen so far is OK Google detection Not letting me through the setup.

For the Google Assistant, I added it from the Play Store. Works very well.

 

[Schiben]

I did use GZR. I've installed to Google app from the play store. Doesn't that include what's necessary to use the hot word activation?

 

[vasolini]

I did use GZR. I've installed to Google app from the play store. Doesn't that include what's necessary to use the hot word activation?

Just the google app is not enough, but definitely needed. You also need the assistant.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googleassistant&hl=en

 

[Schiben]

Not sure what I'm doing wrong here. I've installed Assistant, uninstalled both Google app and Assistant, set them up again, checked permissions and default app settings...
This screen is as far as I can get. As soon as I click Get Started, it goes back to the screen showing "Ok Google" any time is still off.

View attachment 2017-10-27_19.29.zip

View attachment 4316011

 

[vasolini]

I can get "okay Google" to work from the home screen and during Maps, but I haven't been able to get it to work "anytime" yet.

 

[Schiben]

OOohhh, I was assuming we were talking about the same thing. Ok.

---------- Post added at 08:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:55 PM ----------

What extra are you all getting out of installing the Assistant app? Without it I'm able to use the hot word on the home screen.

---------- Post added at 09:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ----------

Welp... through some combo of messing around I'm now at this screen...