[ROM][14][OFFICIAL] PixelOS [AOSP][UNIFIED]

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whyredFire

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pixelos.png

PixelOS is an AOSP-based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies. We aim to provide an experience similar to Google Pixel phones with numerous performance enhancements and a small amount of useful additional features.

Code:
/* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

Our Blog

Device-specific issues:
• You tell me.

Requirements
• Latest Global Stable Android 11 firmware for ginkgo and willow users

Downloads
Download https://pixelos.net/download/ginkgo
Recovery TWRP
FIrmware https://sourceforge.net/projects/pixelos-releases/files/fourteen/ginkgo/firmware/
Magisk (optional) https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases

Notes
• Ships with QuicksilveR-v2.5 kernel
• MIUI Camera is included
• Enforcing Build

Keep in mind ...
- DO NOT try to change the included kernel
- DO NOT USE any other recovery than the recommended TWRP or PixelOS recovery which is included
- YOU MUST CLEAN FLASH IF:
- You are coming from any other ROM or MIUI
- You are coming from previous Android Version

Clean flash (coming from a different ROM):
Clean flash involves formatting data which means you will be loosing data stored in the internal storage of your device, data in SD Card should not be affected. I will not be responsible for any loss of data.
- Download ROM, TWRP recovery (click [here](https://sourceforge.net/projects/win-abs/files/ginkgo/Teamwin%20Recovery/recovery_FbeV2.img/) for TWRP) and firmware (you can find it under the 'Archive' on website) to your computer
- Reboot the device to bootloader (Fastboot Mode)
- Flash the recovery by running fastboot flash recovery <path/to/recovery.img> in terminal
- Reboot to recovery by running fastboot reboot recovery in terminal
- Go to Advanced > Enable ADB Sideload
- (Optional) Flash the firmware through ADB sideload by running adb sideload <path/to/firmware.zip>
- Flash the ROM through ADB sideload by running adb sideload <path/to/rom.zip> in terminal
- Go to main menu > Wipe > Format Data > Type "yes" and confirm
- Reboot and voila!

Dirty Flash / Update
There will be no loss of data if everything goes well. Keep backups incase of any mishap. I will not be responsible for any loss of data.
- Download ROM file to your computer
- Reboot the device to recovery
- On your phone [which is in recovery mode], go to Advanced > Enable ADB Sideload
- Flash the ROM through ADB sideload by running adb sideload <path/to/rom.zip> in terminal

Read our blog https://blog.pixelos.net
Join our Telegram Group https://t.me/PixelOSChat

If you've noticed anything that isn't translated in a language you speak, please consider helping out with the translations.

We depend on donations to keep our infrastructure running, show your support by donating!

Source Code

PixelOS http://github.com/PixelOS-AOSP
Device Tree and Vendor Tree https://github.com/PixelOS-Devices
Kernel Tree https://github.com/PixelOS-Devices/kernel_xiaomi_ginkgo

ROM OS Version: Android 14/13/12.1
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.14.256
 
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mananhl

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May 10, 2015
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Bac Giang, Vietnam
Redmi Note 8
Thank you for the work, btw I have some questions: Is MIUI Camera included? Is the notification volume channel separated from the ring volume channel? I want my phone sounds louder whenever there is an incoming call but not when there are too many notifications come. I tried some 3rd' apps to fix it but when I adjust the notification volume, the ring's one is modified to the same level as the notification's too.
Screenshot_20210227-093537~2.png
 

whyredFire

Senior Member
Thanks for reply. Will you make it available in the next ROM version?
For that I'll have to release two variants of the same rom, one would be the regular one, and the other one with Android 10 kernel and decrypted build. That'll take me a lot of work.

I'll highly recommend you to flash Android 10 kernel with decrypted rom to fix it. Let me know if you want me to link a kernel.
 
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whyredFire

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Thank you for the work, btw I have some questions: Is MIUI Camera included? Is the notification volume channel separated from the ring volume channel? I want my phone sounds louder whenever there is an incoming call but not when there are too many notifications come. I tried some 3rd' apps to fix it but when I adjust the notification volume, the ring's one is modified to the same level as the notification's too.View attachment 5234279
Yep, miui camera is included by default and everything is working in the same. But ring and notifications volume bar is merged :(
 

UntoastedToast

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Mar 3, 2021
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This ROM is now certainly the fifth on my device (willow), but probably the last! I finally found it - a ROM that finally runs perfomant, smooth and so far without system crashes. This ROM is simply to recommend. Thanks a lot!

So far I haven't encountered any bugs - at least serious ones.
 

whyredFire

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This ROM is now certainly the fifth on my device (willow), but probably the last! I finally found it - a ROM that finally runs perfomant, smooth and so far without system crashes. This ROM is simply to recommend. Thanks a lot!

So far I haven't encountered any bugs - at least serious ones.
Thanks a lot for your review. Next build is coming soon with a lot of fixes and improvements, hope you'll like it. I frequently share test builds on our telegram group https://t.me/pixelosginkgo
 
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ManuD_Linux

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Apr 11, 2006
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Near Nancy, France
I just tried PixelOS on my Willow (Note 8T), and I find it really good. There are just two bugs or limitations to fix:

1) Cannot use the Revolut banking app. Indeed, to connect, Revolut takes a selfie with the camera and does facial recognition. In practice, the selfie is taken well, but the application remains blocked on the photo made of me. I never had this problem with other ROMs. Of course, I tried to uninstall/reinstall the app.

2) Most of the other ROMs allow you to delete the free space under Gboard, which allows you to paste the space bar at the edge of the screen (Cf screenshot below). I haven't find how to do it with PixelOS.
InkedScreenshot_20210305-200717_LI.jpg


Otherwise, for the rest, a system that seems stable and pleasant, thanks for your job :)
 

whyredFire

Senior Member
I just tried PixelOS on my Willow (Note 8T), and I find it really good. There are just two bugs or limitations to fix:

1) Cannot use the Revolut banking app. Indeed, to connect, Revolut takes a selfie with the camera and does facial recognition. In practice, the selfie is taken well, but the application remains blocked on the photo made of me. I never had this problem with other ROMs. Of course, I tried to uninstall/reinstall the app.

2) Most of the other ROMs allow you to delete the free space under Gboard, which allows you to paste the space bar at the edge of the screen (Cf screenshot below). I haven't find how to do it with PixelOS.
View attachment 5241047

Otherwise, for the rest, a system that seems stable and pleasant, thanks for your job :)
The facial recognition thing should have been fixed.
This is a pixel based rom and doesnt pack extra customizations, you can surely flash magisk mods to get rid of that space. Although even the latest Pixels have it the same way.
 

whyredFire

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Check 3rd post for download info and notes

Full Changelog
Device
- Added Blur toggle in dev settings
- Switched to qcom power hal and perf hal boosting
- Update redfin fp to March
- Wider and smoother notch cutout
- Updated stock blobs from MIUI 21.3.3
- Updated CAF blobs from LA.UM.9.11.r1-02800-NICOBAR.0
- Updated redfin fp to march (fixed safetynet)
- Fixed camera freeze in some social media apps
- Fixed camera lens switching delay
- Fixed voip/mic issues in some apps
- KCAL improvements in xiaomi parts
- Added vibration strength control in xiaomi parts
- Switched to new QTI thermal HAL
- Attempted to fix screen blackouts under sunlight/heat
- Disabled KPTI for performance improvement
- Reduced readahead to 128kB to improve storage performance
- GPS config optimizations and fixes
- Tuned cpusets for better performance
- Improved rounded corners and fixed hide cutout option
- Switched to android userspace LMKD
- Added support for willow hwversion 18.31.0
- Improved zram read/write performance
- Switched to QuicksilveR v2.5 kernel
- Merged LA.UM.9.1.r1-09100-SMxxx0.0 CAF and v4.14.223 in kernel
- Fast charging on chinese ginkgo variants maybe fixed
- Reduced minimum brighness
- Misc optimizations and fixes

Source
- OTA Updates
- March Security Patch
- Add blur in power menu
- Add Caffeine quick setting tile
- Add android S style media player in quicksettings and lockscreen
- Screenshot will follow system sound
- Added bt indicator for headsets
- Locked access to some QS tiles from lock screen without unlocking
- Changed Screenshot Tile chip colour to follow system
- Increased max password character limit to 64
- Added 2 button navigation gestures
 

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    pixelos.png

    PixelOS is an AOSP-based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies. We aim to provide an experience similar to Google Pixel phones with numerous performance enhancements and a small amount of useful additional features.

    Code:
    /* Your warranty is now void.
    *
    * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
    * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
    * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
    * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
    * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
    */

    Our Blog

    Device-specific issues:
    • You tell me.

    Requirements
    • Latest Global Stable Android 11 firmware for ginkgo and willow users

    Downloads
    Download https://pixelos.net/download/ginkgo
    Recovery TWRP
    FIrmware https://sourceforge.net/projects/pixelos-releases/files/fourteen/ginkgo/firmware/
    Magisk (optional) https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases

    Notes
    • Ships with QuicksilveR-v2.5 kernel
    • MIUI Camera is included
    • Enforcing Build

    Keep in mind ...
    - DO NOT try to change the included kernel
    - DO NOT USE any other recovery than the recommended TWRP or PixelOS recovery which is included
    - YOU MUST CLEAN FLASH IF:
    - You are coming from any other ROM or MIUI
    - You are coming from previous Android Version

    Clean flash (coming from a different ROM):
    Clean flash involves formatting data which means you will be loosing data stored in the internal storage of your device, data in SD Card should not be affected. I will not be responsible for any loss of data.
    - Download ROM, TWRP recovery (click [here](https://sourceforge.net/projects/win-abs/files/ginkgo/Teamwin%20Recovery/recovery_FbeV2.img/) for TWRP) and firmware (you can find it under the 'Archive' on website) to your computer
    - Reboot the device to bootloader (Fastboot Mode)
    - Flash the recovery by running fastboot flash recovery <path/to/recovery.img> in terminal
    - Reboot to recovery by running fastboot reboot recovery in terminal
    - Go to Advanced > Enable ADB Sideload
    - (Optional) Flash the firmware through ADB sideload by running adb sideload <path/to/firmware.zip>
    - Flash the ROM through ADB sideload by running adb sideload <path/to/rom.zip> in terminal
    - Go to main menu > Wipe > Format Data > Type "yes" and confirm
    - Reboot and voila!

    Dirty Flash / Update
    There will be no loss of data if everything goes well. Keep backups incase of any mishap. I will not be responsible for any loss of data.
    - Download ROM file to your computer
    - Reboot the device to recovery
    - On your phone [which is in recovery mode], go to Advanced > Enable ADB Sideload
    - Flash the ROM through ADB sideload by running adb sideload <path/to/rom.zip> in terminal

    Read our blog https://blog.pixelos.net
    Join our Telegram Group https://t.me/PixelOSChat

    If you've noticed anything that isn't translated in a language you speak, please consider helping out with the translations.

    We depend on donations to keep our infrastructure running, show your support by donating!

    Source Code

    PixelOS http://github.com/PixelOS-AOSP
    Device Tree and Vendor Tree https://github.com/PixelOS-Devices
    Kernel Tree https://github.com/PixelOS-Devices/kernel_xiaomi_ginkgo

    ROM OS Version: Android 14/13/12.1
    ROM Kernel: Linux 4.14.256
    7
    Encryption FAQ

    Encryption means converting your data into an unreadable (encrypted) format which prevents it from being read without first being decrypted, increasing security as those who don't know the key (in this case password or PIN) to decrypting the data won't be able to read the data, they'll just get jumbled characters.

    On the other hand, leaving the phone decrypted or forcing decryption will allow anyone access to that data without issue.

    Most ROMs are encrypted by default. When formatting data during the flashing process, this allows the data partition to be encrypted when the phone boots.

    In short:
    1. If you prefer your data being secure and aren't planning on changing ROMs frequently, leave the builds encrypted.
    2. If you plan on flashing different ROMs on a regular basis, decryption may be an easier option though less secure.

    Can I flash magisk on encrypted builds with PixelOS recovery?
    Yes, you can sideload it

    How to flash encrypted builds?
    - Reboot to fastboot mode
    - Flash PixelOS recovery fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
    - Sideload ROM using ADB
    - Go to Advanced and Format Data
    6
    PixelOS Update! (12/02/2022)

    Recommended Recovery (optional) https://sourceforge.net/projects/pi...ecovery/recovery-ginkgo-20220212.img/download

    Dirty flash is fine if coming from PixelOS_ginkgo-12.0-20220101-1205.zip or newer.


    Changelogs:
    Merged February security patch
    • Added more themed icons
    • Added quicktap (for supported devices)
    • OTA Updates for Official builds
    • Added in-call vibration options
    • Shipped PixelOS themed recovery
    • First class implementation of repainter app
    • Added Adaptive playback
    • Fixed Pixel buds app for non pixel device
    • Fixed the issue where phone fails to switch from stereo to mono on some devices
    • Added monet to Settings app icon color
    • Fixed battery saver quick settings tile
    • Added an option to disable unlock ripple animation
    • Performance improvements
    • Updated translations
    • Misc. fixes and optimizations

    • Enabled quicktap
    • Fixed status bar padding on lockscreen
    • Fixed random reboots for some users
    • Enabled USB fastcharging by default
    • Merged tag 'LA.UM.9.1.r1-11600-SMxxx0.0' in kernel
    • Upstreamed kernel to 4.14.265
    6
    PixelOS_ginkgo-12.0-20211023

    Changelog:
    • Fixed drm crash (was responsible to multiple app crashes)
    • Added exfat support for sdcards
    • Fixed flickering animations
    • UI is now much smoother and more responsive
    • This release has two builds, encrypted and decrypted (please read encryption FAQ here)

    Notes:
    • Everything works other than NFC (willow only)
    • Enforcing build
    • GApps included
    - Clean flash mandatory
    • PLEASE READ XDA THREAD BEFORE FLASHING

    Important Links
    Download https://github.com/PixelOS-Devices/builds/releases/tag/2021-10-23
    Telegram Support Group https://t.me/whyredfirehub
    Screenshots https://t.me/whyredfiredev/201?single
    XDA Thread https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-12-official-pixelos-aosp-unified-22-10-2021.4237791/#post-84541917
    Donate https://paypal.me/whyredfire
    5
    PixelOS 13 Update! (15/02/2023)

    Changelogs:
    - Switched back to stock adreno stack
    - February 2023 patch has been merged
    - Switch to PropImitationHooks
    - Updated GMS components from the Pixel 5 (redfin)
    - CTS/Play Integrity passes again
    - Switched Network Traffic implementation
    - Switch to Immersive Navigation

    Featureslist: https://blog.pixelos.net/