[ROM] [13.0] [Dragon] ArrowOS 13.0 [UNOFFICIAL]

[michie]

ArrowOS​

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ABOUT
ArrowOS is an Android Open Source Project based Android mobile operating system started with the aim of keeping things simple, clean and neat.

Website: https://arrowos.net
Telegram: Channel | TG Portal/Links
Github: https://github.com/ArrowOS
Code Review: review.arrowos.net
E-mail: arrowos.contact
PayPal: Donate to us
Blog: blog.arrowos.net

Checkout more documentation at (maintainership/contributing): Check this out

WHAT WORKS?

• Almost everything

WHAT DOESN'T WORK?

• Camera
• Webview based browsers won't play videos
  • Use a browser like firefox as a workaround (SW Codecs)
• SELinux is permissive

Be sure to include a log: check how to

DOWNLOADS
Click here to Download

Recommended Gapps Package: MindTheGapps

Read our blog article/post about:
* HOW-TO report a bug
* GAPPS and VANILLA variants
* Checking build integrity

GPL compliance:
ROM Source - https://github.com/ArrowOS
Kernel Source - https://github.com/ThaMichie

ROM OS Version: Android 13
Security patch level: January 2023
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.18
Based On: AOSP

 

[tabormeister]

Awesome! Gonna try this out. Does would re-enabling the h264 plugin make Plex play back smoothly? I don't use video in-browser really but do stream with Plex app a lot, and the tablet couldn't handle 1080p video while on pixel experience

 

[pat_wild]

Thanks @michie. Great built! I installed it 2 weeks ago and everything works well. Much faster than LOS!

 

[michie]

Awesome! Gonna try this out. Does would re-enabling the h264 plugin make Plex play back smoothly? I don't use video in-browser really but do stream with Plex app a lot, and the tablet couldn't handle 1080p video while on pixel experience

I will create a flashable addon to re-enable the codec. Will post it together with the august security patch!

 

[michie]

Uploaded a new build with UI performance improvements, fixed led bar behavior etc. No new security patch out yet yesterday and as Android 13 is uploaded AOSP this will be the next build I will be working on. Will post a flashable zip for enabling H264 decoder this evening.

 

[pat_wild]

Uploaded a new build with UI performance improvements, fixed led bar behavior etc. No new security patch out yet yesterday and as Android 13 is uploaded AOSP this will be the next build I will be working on. Will post a flashable zip for enabling H264 decoder this evening.

Once more, thank you! I installed that new build without any problems and the UI does seem more responsive. I would recommend it to everyone looking to bring their Pixel C into the 2020s and benefit all the goodies that 12L offers! awesome work!

Looking forward to that H264 patch and your upcoming Android 13 build!

 

[revxx14]

I've been using this ROM for a while now, works pretty well, seems to be running a lot better than the Pixel Experience ROM I was running previously. Quick question, I know Gboard now supports a split layout, but only on foldables/allowed devices... is there any way to enable that in this ROM? I've tried Googling around for instructions on how to enable it, but haven't had any luck.

 

[Papaw01]

I've been using this ROM for a while now, works pretty well, seems to be running a lot better than the Pixel Experience ROM I was running previously. Quick question, I know Gboard now supports a split layout, but only on foldables/allowed devices... is there any way to enable that in this ROM? I've tried Googling around for instructions on how to enable it, but haven't had any luck.

Have you tried SwiftKey Keyboard? It has a split layout mode..

 

[tabormeister]

Smooth AF so far, flashed and it's neat. Need to restore my apps now.

 

[TomRx]

I'm going to give this a try. Also looking forward to the h264 patch. I use Plex more than browser video.

 

[tabormeister]

I'm going to give this a try. Also looking forward to the h264 patch. I use Plex more than browser video.

Same!

 

[b1ggjoe]

Hi there @michie! Just found out about this ROM this evening. Can't wait to install this and take it for a test drive!!

It's been a while since I stepped away from all things Android Rooting / Custom ROMs and etc. That said:

- What's the status as far as running root on this Pixel C as well as running Magisk? Does this ROM already come with Root privs?

My Bootloader is currently unlocked, so not sure how that helps/hurts things.

Thank you!

 

[michie]

13 is a pain in the ass, it needs alot of hacks to make it work on our device. Almost got it booting

I only build vanilla roms, no root, magisk, ... I don't use it so maybe someone else can answer your question if it works on the rom or not

 

[b1ggjoe]

Aah ok, sounds good @michie!!! Since you mainly do Vanilla ROMs, let me ask this other question then (perhaps I don't really need root):

There are a few apps/games on the Google Play Store where it doesn't allow me to download/install on the Pixel C for some dumb reason.

To bypass this, I'll either extract the .apk from another device and then transfer to the Pixel C and install that way, or I'll use the Aurora store or something similar and download that way (it has some level of device spoofing built-in).

But then for some games, when they load, I'll get a message like "This Operating System is not supported" or some similar nonsense.

Curious if you have any recommendations or methods that might help with this?

Thank you!

BJ

 

[pat_wild]

13 is a pain in the ass, it needs alot of hacks to make it work on our device. Almost got it booting

I only build vanilla roms, no root, magisk, ... I don't use it so maybe someone else can answer your question if it works on the rom or not

I'm curious: You don't use it because you only use your Pixel C to create/test custom ROMs (which is fine by me) or it's because you use another ROM?

Have been using it for a few months now. A few kinks here and there but overall, awesome build!

 

[michie]

I'm curious: You don't use it because you only use your Pixel C to create/test custom ROMs (which is fine by me) or it's because you use another ROM?

Have been using it for a few months now. A few kinks here and there but overall, awesome build!

I have 2 Pixel C's. One for development and one for basic browsing / smart home controle so no need to root the device

I'm thinking of just refining and fixing stuff on 12.1. 13 is too high maintenance to get it running and updated.

 

[Greyscale_]

I have 2 Pixel C's. One for development and one for basic browsing / smart home controle so no need to root the device

I'm thinking of just refining and fixing stuff on 12.1. 13 is too high maintenance to get it running and updated.

looking forward to the h264 patch. +1

 

[tabormeister]

I have 2 Pixel C's. One for development and one for basic browsing / smart home controle so no need to root the device

I'm thinking of just refining and fixing stuff on 12.1. 13 is too high maintenance to get it running and updated.

I wouldn't complain about either. Is 13 a big change architecturally? 12.1 honestly feels really good on arrowos, even games run better than pixel experience tbh.

 

[michie]

Building now, will also upload the patch when finished. Sorry for the delay!

 

[tabormeister]

Building now, will also upload the patch when finished. Sorry for the delay!

Don't apologize! We're lucky to have you