[ROM][13][OFFICIAL] PixelOS [AOSP][UNIFIED][09/05/2023]

[whyredFire]

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.

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*
* 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
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Device Specific Issues:
• Slow charging on Chinese variants
• 48MP doesn't work in MIUI Camera
• You tell me.

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

Downloads
Get the latest PixelOS Build for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/8T
Thirteen: Download
Twelve: Download

Firmware https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/ginkgo/
https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/willow/
Magisk (optional) https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
DFE (optional)(not recommended)(read encryption faq) https://github.com/PixelOS-Devices/...8/Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_20201008.zip

Note: GApps are included, don't flash separately.​

Notes
• Based on OSS vendor
• Ships with QuicksilveR-v2.5 kernel
• MIUI Camera is included
• GApps are included
• Enforcing Build
• Encrypted Build

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Flashing Instructions
Clean flash (coming from a different ROM):
• Flash recovery (links above)
• Download ROM from the link above
• Download Magisk v23.0 or newer (optionally)
• Reboot to recovery
• Format data (if encrypted)
• Wipe system, vendor, cache, dalvik, data
• Flash latest android 11 global stable firmware (link above)
• Flash ROM zip
• Reboot and voila!
• To get root access, reboot to recovery after ROM setup and flash magisk.

Updating to a newer build (dirty flash):
• Wipe dalvik and cache (optional)
• Flash ROM zip and magisk (optional)
• Reboot and voila!

Join our Telegram Group https://t.me/PixelOSChat
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UPI: pixelos@upi

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

Contributor: DqrKn3Zz​

ROM OS Version: Android 13/12.1.
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.14.x
Stable Release Date: 22 October 2021
Latest Release Date: 9 May 2023

 

[whyredFire]

Sccreenshots (both light and dark mode)

Karan's Channel

t.me

Updated for Android 12 (PixelOS 12.0)

 

[whyredFire]

Reserved

 

[WWolf772]

Cool AF

 

[culec]

Does this ROM support fast charging and MIUI camera?

 

[whyredFire]

Does this ROM support fast charging and MIUI camera?

Fast charging doesn't work in china models, although you can fix it by flashing A10 kernel for which you must be decrypted.
Yes it has micam.

 

[tberma]

Well, it's just a PE based ROM. I won't ask questions this time . Just tell me something makes me change into your ROM and voila!

 

[culec]

Fast charging doesn't work in china models, although you can fix it by flashing A10 kernel for which you must be decrypted.
Yes it has micam.

Thanks for reply. Will you make it available in the next ROM version?

 

[Moonshine_]

Thanks.

 

[mananhl]

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.

 

[whyredFire]

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.

 

[whyredFire]

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

 

[JonnyBoy1984]

My phone-calls and stability is bad !!!
Why ?
When I call somebody, the phone offen crashes.

 

[whyredFire]

My phone-calls and stability is bad !!!
Why ?
When I call somebody, the phone offen crashes.

Mostly its your local operator issue, its working fine here.
Try updating Dialer from the playstore for crashes.

 

[UntoastedToast]

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]

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

 

[culec]

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

I am glad to hear that. I am waiting for your new build.

 

[ManuD_Linux]

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.

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

 

[whyredFire]

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]

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