[ROM][13][OFFICIAL] PixelExperience (Plus) [9.25 Updated][Check #2 for FAQ and changelog]

[Alcatraz323]

PixelExperience for Razer Phone 2 [aura]

What is this?
PixelExperience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, boot animation)

Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device

Based on Android 13

Extra Features
PixelExperience feature
7 levels of refresh rate switch
Built-in Chroma controller
Stock RazerCamera
Dolby Atmos™ from stock SMR6

Whats working?
Almost everything

Known issues
DON'T FLASH GAPPS, THEY'RE ALREADY INCLUDED

How to flash
Check PixelExperience wiki

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Latest
History Archive

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• Android OS version: 13
• Security patch level: September 2023
• Build author/Device Maintainer: Alcatraz323
• Device Source code: Device
• Kernel Source code: Kernel
• Source code: https://github.com/PixelExperience
• ROM Developer: jhenrique09

 

[Alcatraz323]

FAQ:
1. Verizon carrier out of service
Here is step to solve

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-18-1-for-razer-phone-2.4288525/post-85228539

2. Can you update GPU OpenGL and Vulkan driver?
NO. Cause Razer used a modified a630 gpu firmware, Qualcomm generic new gl and vulkan can't compat with it. The only hope is Razer get revived and update stock rom so we can take it.

3. Can you fix resolution switch
NO. Razer kernel switch painful. Tried lot's of times and the only way to use 1080 is kill 2k and set 1080 as only one, same as the only 2k now

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Current Update:
Base version (non-plus):

2023.9.25
Device:

1. N/A

Upstream:

1. September security patch

Plus version:
Dirty flash in rec to manually switch to Plus, but backup data in case for any accident!!!
Everything above included, and:

1. - N/A

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History Updates (non-plus):
2022.9.16 - First release

1. Introduce Android 13

2022.11.13/15 - First Official build
Device:

1. kernel: merge 4.9.333
2. device: BSG GCam update to 8.6.263_A11_V10
3. device: fix boot for too long
4. device: fix unexpected lagging and power consumption
5. device: fix IMS

Upstream:

1. November security patch
2. Initial Android 13 Stable release
3. Face Unlock is back
4. Updated translations
5. Other minor issues have been fixed

2023.1.10
Device:

1. kernel: merge 4.9.337
2. device: BSG GCam update to 8.7.250_A11_V4
3. device: fix screen refresh rate switch
4. device: removed Apeture(LineageOS Camera)

Upstream:

1. January and December (2022) security patch
2. Google Apps updated
3. Fixed battery drain and lag spike caused by Pixel Launcher (Need to uninstall previous updates of Android System Intelligence or do a clean flash if the issue persists)

2023.2.21
Device:

1. kernel: merge last android kernel side security patch
2. device: BSG GCam update to 8.7.250_A11_V9
3. device: fix Verizon RTT
4. device: optimized battery life

Upstream:

1. Feburary security patch

2023.3.24/5
Device:

1. device: BSG GCam update to 8.7.250_A11_V14

2023.3.30
Device:

1. device: enable sdcard/usbotg support in recovery
2. device: use armv8-2a and full kryo385 optimization(Better in every aspect like performance, battery)
3. device: pin correct SystemUI package in RAM to improve system speed

Upstream:

1. Fixed something bad in QPR2(0324/5, below is copied from last)
2. Android 13 Quarterly Platform Release 2 (QPR2 - lots of new ui/behavior changes)
3. Enabled multi user switcher on lock screen for large screen device(>600dp)
4. Source rebased with March security patch
5. Updated GApps
6. Updated translations
7. Minor fixes

2023.4.19
Device:

1. device: separate notification and ringtone volumes
2. device: fixed usb detection on Windows
3. device: update MGC Gcam to 8.7.250_A11_V15
4. device: RazerParts: add volume panel trigger in QS
5. device: RazerParts: add my battery manage system (Settings -> Battery -> Battery Management System)
   - Step charger / thermal charger switch
   - Mode: limit battery around 40-60%
   - Mode: limit battery around 80%

Upstream:

1. April security patch
2. Updated translations
3. Optimizations on battery usage of Pixel Launcher
4. Minor issues fixed

2023.5.3
Device:

1. N/A

Upstream:

1. May security patch
2. Updated translations
3. Updated Google Apps
4. Minor issues fixed

2023.7.13
Device:

1. device: allow WPA2/WPA3, WPA3 hotspot(requires new device(the client) to support these high security method, use WPA2 or WPA2/WPA3 mode as default for normal use please)
2. device: remove the built-in gcam which adds 400M to the ROM package, download it by yourself
3. device: source build gps HAL

Upstream:

1. July security patch(Already an update of QPR3 June)
2. Source rebased
3. Updated gapps and translations
4. Performance and under the hood improvements

2023.8.12
Device:

1. device: add back Aperture camera

Upstream:

1. August Security Patch
2. Pixel Launcher/ASI drain fixes
3. Gapps Updated
4. Minor fixes and improvement

2023.9.14
Device:

1. N/A

Upstream:

1. Still August patch
2. Fix SystemUI HAL exception
3. Updated translations
4. Minor fix & minor upstream update

2023.9.25
Device:

1. N/A

Upstream:

1. September security patch

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History Plus Updates:
2022.11.13/15 - First Official build

1. - N/A

2023.1.10

1. - N/A

2023.2.21

1. - N/A

2023.3.24/5

1. - N/A

2023.3.30

1. - N/A

2023.4.19

1. - N/A

2023.5.3

1. - N/A

2023.7.13

1. - N/A

2023.8.12

1. - N/A

2023.9.14

1. - N/A

2023.9.25

1. - N/A

 

[Alcatraz323]

Reserved

 

[zotics3]

is SElinux permissive or enforcing? just need to know before i install it.

 

[pe yyds]

The only downside is /data not supported f2fs,it must be ext4,or power on failed。It may also be my error。

 

[Marcos8760]

I couldn't get it to boot. it says device is corrupt.

 

[payypalmm]

wait android 13 Stable version.

 

[Alcatraz323]

Stable Android 13 and Plus updated, will switch to official later

 

[Alcatraz323]

Switched to official, update published, Check #1 "how to flash" before you move on

 

[rrvv28]

nice bro,i like it

 

[ProfMozz]

Passes SafetyNet as previous (12.1) build does?

 

[Alcatraz323]

Passes SafetyNet as previous (12.1) build does?

Yes

 

[nebmaindeck]

Enjoying the ROM. Thank you for your hard work Alcatraz323!

I noticed the feature Quick Tap to start actions prevented the CPU from deep sleep and caused excessive battery drain. Turning off the feature didn't seem to correct the issue until the phone was rebooted. Not sure if this is just a limitation of the feature.

I also noticed the CPU mhz min was set to 576 instead of 300 and wasn't sure if this was expected.

Also had a question. Is it possible for the 2nd cluster of CPU cores to park and go offline? It looks like they are online at their min 825mhz while cluster 1 idles. Wasn't sure if this was something RP2/PixelExperience could do.

 

[Alcatraz323]

Enjoying the ROM. Thank you for your hard work Alcatraz323!

I noticed the feature Quick Tap to start actions prevented the CPU from deep sleep and caused excessive battery drain. Turning off the feature didn't seem to correct the issue until the phone was rebooted. Not sure if this is just a limitation of the feature.

I also noticed the CPU mhz min was set to 576 instead of 300 and wasn't sure if this was expected.

Also had a question. Is it possible for the 2nd cluster of CPU cores to park and go offline? It looks like they are online at their min 825mhz while cluster 1 idles. Wasn't sure if this was something RP2/PixelExperience could do.

QuickTap is from gapps, can't do anything from my side, you may ask Google to solve it.
As for the cpu related, every config is copied from Qualcomm or Razer, so it's expected

 

[Namit1994]

Hi Alcatraz, thank for this rom! I'm having issues with decoding latency while use moonlight to game stream on A13. On 12, decoding latency was low (around 15ms) and decoder was OMX.qcom.video.decoder.hevc. On A13 there is noticable decoding latency (up to 200ms) and the decoder is now c2.qti.hevc.encoder (see screenshot). Is this something you can help address? Anything other information I can provide to help troubleshoot?

 

[Alcatraz323]

Hi Alcatraz, thank for this rom! I'm having issues with decoding latency while use moonlight to game stream on A13. On 12, decoding latency was low (around 15ms) and decoder was OMX.qcom.video.decoder.hevc. On A13 there is noticable decoding latency (up to 200ms) and the decoder is now c2.qti.hevc.encoder (see screenshot). Is this something you can help address? Anything other information I can provide to help troubleshoot?

That may take serveral version to optimize, too complicated for the codecs on rp2

 

[toffler19]

Anyone having an issue with fast chargers? I have two original razer phone 2 chargers and every time i plug in the charger i constantly get the charging animation and sound as if i was unplugging and plugging in. This happens only with those chargers, it happens in safe mode and with new cables as well. No issues with 3rd party chargers but charges at normal speed. Anyone know about or have this issue?

 

[toffler19]

Anyone having an issue with fast chargers? I have two original razer phone 2 chargers and every time i plug in the charger i constantly get the charging animation and sound as if i was unplugging and plugging in. This happens only with those chargers, it happens in safe mode and with new cables as well. No issues with 3rd party chargers but charges at normal speed. Anyone know about or have this issue?

 

[Alcatraz323]

Anyone having an issue with fast chargers? I have two original razer phone 2 chargers and every time i plug in the charger i constantly get the charging animation and sound as if i was unplugging and plugging in. This happens only with those chargers, it happens in safe mode and with new cables as well. No issues with 3rd party chargers but charges at normal speed. Anyone know about or have this issue?

I don't have the original charger, but with xiaomi 120w charger it activates fast charge and don't have the "plug and unplug issue"

 

[MrStee97]

is there a specific reason that full wipe before flashing from 12 to 13 is required? I dirty flash updated from 12+ to 13+ before reading this without wipe and everything SEEMS to be fine. Also is this build root compatible or not currently?