[ROM][Pixel 3][12.1.0_r5] PixelDust CAF Android 12.1 for blueline [6 July 2022] [Stable]

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spezi77

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Wow, CAF came back!
I am downloading now. Thank you.

BTW, the download link on the new website does not work on chrome.
I could download it on Edge, but it shows warning "not secure download". I think that's why chrome does not allow to download it.
Try opera if you use it from a mobile device.
 
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spezi77

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Hey guys,
I updated the OP. There is now a download link for an "unofficial" TWRP version created by Captain Throwback (Test Builds for Android 11/12 ONLY) and also instructions on how to install PixelDust ROM over TWRP. I've been using TWRP for 2 weeks without any problems. So I thought it would be useful to point this out to you.

Edit: Today TWRP team has officially released twrp-3.6.0 for blueline! I have updated the download link in the OP.

Android 12 decryption
If you're running Android 12, TWRP will only be able to decrypt if you remove any password/PIN/pattern in Android.

It would be nice if someone could try the TWRP installation steps and give me feedback.
Thank you!
 
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DMax525

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I installed the ROM via sideload after a full wipe and the interface is quite laggish, which is weird... Feels like it's throttling quite a lot. Or did I do something wrong?
 
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rusquad

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after formatting the data, it is impossible to copy the firmware to the device.
I also noticed interface lags on the last release, it seems that this was not the case on the first.
can I also take a custom kernel as a basis right away?
 
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This might be related to the VoLTE indicator issue, but I'm getting some odd spacing in the statusbar when I have airplane mode on and WiFi on (see screenshot). I have bad service at home, so I do this often and let calls/text come through WiFi to avoid dropped calls.

Second image shows how it looked when I pull down the notification panel (shows the 'VoWiFi' icon).

If I go into the PixelDust settings and toggle any statusbar icon on/off, it seems to fix it.
 

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This is what is in Settings > About Phone.
This build number is defined by the AOSP. It is monthly increased when a new security patch is released. If you want to check if you are on the latest Pixeldust build you could e.g. check the kernel build date. Settings > About > Android Version.
 

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Hello, first of all thank you dev for providing us pixeldust to our beloved blueline. a bit anxious this couple of weeks seeing this xda page doesnt seem to have a lot going on lol.

installed the rom earlier and it seems fine. close to stock as expected with improvements here and there, which i greatly appreciate. that being said i encountered stuttering during the notification pulldown animation. which was really weird considering other tasks animation went buttery smooth.

all in all it is a great rom, looking forward to future enhancements!
 
Finally great pixel dust for A12 as well, had it on my Taimen back in the days. Didn't face any major issues just noticed two things.

1. Unable to download pixel live wallpapers

2. My banking app isn't working get an error msg: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.google.android.gms.internal.zzaqa
stacktrace: android.util.Log$TerribleFailure: Firebase API initialization failure"
 

jsauder2

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This build number is defined by the AOSP. It is monthly increased when a new security patch is released. If you want to check if you are on the latest Pixeldust build you could e.g. check the kernel build date. Settings > About > Android Version.
Fair enough. I always thought that the build version came from the build.prop and was edited with custom roms to show the current version of the rom, and security patch version would show in it's own box. Kernel version makes sense, but I'm using a custom kernel so the PixelDust version is overwritten by that.
 

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    PixelDust ROM is an Android 12 ROM inspired by the original Google Pixel firmware with full support for Material Design 3.

    PixelDust CAF is based on the Code Aurora Sources, more commonly known as CAF. CAF ROMs are therefore generally considered to be more optimized for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoCs than AOSP ROMs (in performance, RAM management, battery, etc.).

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    * Secure tiles require unlocking
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    * Navbar visibility toggle
    * Layout (normal, compact, left-leaning, right-leaning)
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    * Show arrow keys while typing

    Gestures
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    Lock screen
    * Left & right lock screen shortcuts
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    * Lock screen PIN quick unlock

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    Pre-requisites:
    * You are familiar with helping yourself out of awkward situations. You won't defame or complain at the developer of this ROM for your misfortunes.
    * You are familiar with using fastboot
    * Before you are ready to flash this custom ROM, you have to install the latest factory image from October 2021
    * Bootloader unlocked
    * You have created a backup of your ROM & data

    First time installing PixelDust ROM, or coming from another ROM:

    YOU MUST HAVE RECENT FACTORY IMAGE FLASHED TO BOTH SLOTS BEFORE YOUR FIRST TIME INSTALLING ROM.

    1. Flashing stock ROM / unlock bootloader (If applicable):
    1. Follow these instructions: https://developers.google.com/android/images#blueline
    2. Boot the stock ROM.
    3. Don't setup any google account, don't add a screen lock. Just go to Settings > System > Developer options. Enable OEM unlocking.
    4. You need to follow this guide to unlock your bootloader.
    2. There are now two options for the installation. Either via TWRP (you are required to remove the screen lock) or via Sideload (for advanced users).

    A. Flashing PixelDust ROM via TWRP:

    1. Important: Before you begin, remove the screen lock (password/PIN/pattern) or change to "Swipe". Go to Settings > Security >Screen lock.
    2. Download the ROM and both TWRP files (img + zip) (for download links see above).
    3. Boot fastboot mode.
    4. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
    5. Copy twrp-3.6.0_11-0-blueline.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
    6. Open a Command Prompt.
    7. At the Command Prompt type and press enter.
      Code:
       fastboot boot twrp.img
    8. If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
    9. Tap "Wipe", then tap "Format data" and type yes to continue.
    10. Copy the rom zip and twrp-installer-3.6.0_11-0-blueline.zip to your device.
    11. Tap "Install", select the rom zip, tap "Add more Zips", select the twrp-installer.zip and Swipe Slider to install.
    12. When install is successful tap on "Reboot", then tap on the first list item "System".


    B. Flashing PixelDust ROM via sideload:

    1. Download the ROM and boot image (for download links see above)
    2. Boot fastboot mode
    3. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
    4. Flash the boot image (this allows stock recovery to flash unsigned rom zip)
      Code:
      fastboot flash boot boot_caf_xxx.img
    5. Wipe userdata (required for first PixelDust/Android 12 install)
      Code:
      fastboot erase userdata
    6. Reboot into fastbootd
      Code:
      fastboot reboot fastboot
    7. Use volume keys and power button to select "Enter Recovery"
    8. Select "Apply Update from ADB"
    9. Sideload the ROM zip
      Code:
      adb sideload PixelDust-SaltedCaramel-caf-blueline-user-20220107-0024.zip
    10. Reboot


    Dirty flashing PixelDust ROM (coming from Android 12):
    Just skip the step "Format data" / "Wipe userdata"



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    XDA:DevDB Information
    [ROM][Pixel 3][12.0] PixelDust CAF Android 12 for blueline, ROM for the Google Pixel 3

    Contributors
    spezi77

    Source Code: https://github.com/pixeldust-project-caf

    ROM OS Version: Android 12
    ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
    Based On: CAF, AOSP

    Version Information
    Status:
    Stable
    Stable Release Date: 2020-01-13

    Created 2020-05-23
    Last Updated 2022-07-06
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    Hello, I wanted to continue using this mobile, even with the two major problems that I currently have:
    - The battery, with almost normal use (reading some mail, news, some music)... an hour or a little more on the screen, I have to charge it twice a day.
    - And then the problem of the calls, that as soon as you call it goes to 3G or H+, and the quality is not very good.

    As it is the main mobile, I wanted to know if the rom is stable for daily use, and if there is any problem with the applications of the banks (I will not root it)

    I have seen in other XDA forums, for example in the OnePlus 5T (which is the other mobile I am using), that there is already a rom with Android 13. Will this rom continue to evolve?
    I am planning to release a beta version of this ROM for Android 13. But right now it's too early to predict any concrete date or ETA.
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    Stable PixelDust CAF Android 12.1 based ROM update has been pushed.

    Enjoy!
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