[OFFICIAL]-[10.0_r35]-Havoc-OS - [05.10.20]

k0rner

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Rom is still running great. Out of curiosity, is the ROM dead now? I noticed other HavocOS builds in sourceforge are still receiving monthly updates for the new security patches but it looks as if active development has stopped for the Pixel 3. I appreciate the devs that have been building this ROM, but just wanted to know if it's time to jump ship.

Thanks again devs we appreciate you!
Looks like the maintainer switched to OnePlus 7 Pro from a Pixel 3 in May/June, so I doubt there will be an update unless somebody steps in to build the ROM for Pixel 3.
 
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luckana

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Did anyone tried GSI variant of Havoc-OS ROM on Pixel 3?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...e-development/havoc-os-3-3-gsi-archs-t4076903
It should work, in theory - and that build is still maintained.
I tried it and for me it didn't work it doesn't get pass the boot logo. Can someone else verify it doesn't work or perhaps the contrary-that would be awesome. And i also thought it should work on theory, that's why such things as generics gets implemented in the first place. But... Feels bad ?
 

k0rner

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I tried it and for me it didn't work it doesn't get pass the boot logo. Can someone else verify it doesn't work or perhaps the contrary-that would be awesome. And i also thought it should work on theory, that's why such things as generics gets implemented in the first place. But... Feels bad
OK, I've been able to flash and boot GSI using a mix of official instructions (https://source.android.com/setup/build/gsi) and Pixel 3 XL GSI guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-install-gsi-rom-pixel-3-xl-t3892685
Steps:
- Download "Gapps" ARM64-AB from https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...e-development/havoc-os-3-3-gsi-archs-t4076903
- Download Android 11 GSI )aosp_arm64-exp-QJR1.191112.001-6004257.zip) from https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image/releases to get vbmeta.img mentioned in the official guide of https://source.android.com/setup/build/gsi
- Download latest factory image from https://developers.google.com/android/images
- BACKUP ALL DATA on the phone.

Now, actual flashing:
1. Flash factory image as usual (flash-all.bat)
2. Flash stock (from factory) boot.img into both slots:
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img

3. Go to fastboot mode:
fastboot reboot fastboot

4. Flash vbmeta.img from Android 11 GSI:
fastboot flash vbmeta_b vbmeta.img
fastboot flash vbmeta_a vbmeta.img

5. Flash the ROM into both slots:
fastboot erase system_a
fastboot erase system_b
fastboot flash system_a Havoc-OS-v3.7-20200709-Official-GApps-arm64-ab.img
fastboot flash system_b Havoc-OS-v3.7-20200709-Official-GApps-arm64-ab.img

if you get an error:
Resizing 'system_b' FAILED (remote: 'Not enough space to resize partition')
- erase product_b as described in official docs:
fastboot delete-logical-partition product_b

6. Wipe data and reboot
fastboot -w
fastboot reboot

As a result I've got functional GSI Havoc OS on the phone.
Magisk fails to install however - investigating that now.

UPDATE: Also, this definitely does not look as a Pixel phone: "Google Camera" from Play Store is some ancient version 4.4 from 2017 with no features, etc.
So, as a result - going back to rooted stock.
 
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champs777

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I have flashed back to stock many times in the past. I typically download the factory zip. Unzip and grab the boot.img and patch with magisk. Flash bootloader. Flash Radio. Flash image. Flash Patched boot image from magisk.

When i download the factory zip, i don't see the files i would expect...Boot.img. Factory zip. etc. Now i just see the payload.bin and not the typical files. What am I missing? I have searched the thread and I am not finding anything on this.

Thank you so much for the help!
 

champs777

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Sep 29, 2010
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Pixel 3
OS v10

I have flashed back to stock many times in the past. I typically download the factory zip. Unzip and grab the boot.img and patch with magisk. Flash bootloader. Flash Radio. Flash image. Flash Patched boot image from magisk.

When i download the factory zip, i don't see the files i would expect...Boot.img. Factory zip. etc. Now i just see the payload.bin and not the typical files. What am I missing? I have searched the thread and I am not finding anything on this.

Thank you so much for the help!
I figured it out! Yay! It actually was pretty easy. Here is what I did.

You must use Chrome. Firefox was not permitted.

Go here:
https://developers.google.com/android/images#blueline

Click on the Flash next to the image you want. I selected 10.0.0 (QP1A.191105.003, Nov 2019). Everyone seems to have the best luck on this image.

You will need to follow instructions but they tell you to enable usb debugging and OEM unlocking.

Plug in the device and it will be recognized. You will be prompted to confirm your factory image install and the phone will boot into fastboot.

It was really very easy. Hope this helps! =)
 

eliass123

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As I browse the comments I see that the Force FP Authentification feature (which allows you to skip entering the pin on bootup) causes issues on another users' Oneplus 3T. But is it going to work well on a Pixel 3?

Also, do those features like "Quick Unlock" or "Direct Unlock" refer to you not having to enter a pin out of the blue anymore even though you are using fingerprint unlock?
 
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