wow, I appreciate the kind words. I try to hit all of the important parts and show them in the video so people understand what is going on and are confident that what I'm showing them will actually work
And you succeeded;) btw, are you planning on doing a video on custom kernels on the pixel 7pro? At the moment one has to disabled the vbmeta flags for verity/verification before flashing a kernel, maybe this would be also helpful for some. Kind regards from Germany.
you can, BUT you will need to install a GCAM mod. search my channel for the word GCAM and you should see a new video I did (for version 8.7, I think) that shows you how to install a modified version of Google Camera on custom ROMs like this
Fantastic! Very , very good tutorial! Easy and no issues. Question though...is it wise to put TRWP on this after installing LOS own recovery? Thanks and great job!
as long as TWRP is working for the device. it shouldn't be an issue. although, it may prevent you from installing OTA updates using the built-in updater. I haven't tested this personally, so I can't say if it breaks that part. but if you do install TWRP, you could manually download the new updates from the LOS website and then flash them like normal within TWRP
The next update for lineage is 7 came out but I highly recommend a factory data reset and do the process all over again if you do the adb sideload method. I do it this way and just back up my data with mind the gapps
@@justinw7323 I was able to install it normally through the OTA updater and didn't need to wipe any data in the process. seems to be working great so far
Hi, I have a Nokia 3.2 which had really low storage and I assume that was the reason it crashed and I restarted it, but it won't turn on anymore nor does it give me access to the recovery mode... I tried charging it completely and turning it on or to recovery mode, but it still does not respond... Is there any possibility to recover all the data?
when you have 'device manager' open in windows and you plug in the phone, is any device detected? if you can't get into recovery mode your best bet is to boot into EDL mode but usually this requires a special cable or a hardware modification even then, it may be difficult to recover your personal data from it
I have used your tutorial to root my pixel 6 and it was spot on. Now I want to try this but my only concern is that if i don't like it is it a simple follow the google web site to restore to factory default through the usb or is it different to remove it thanks.
correct, if end up not liking lineageOS, you can use the Android flash tool (on the web or in the command line) to manually flash the stock version of android back to it. I even have a video showing you how this is done this will work for both the pixel 6 and the pixel 7 series - ruclips.net/video/fZgQNMhgWuM/видео.html
this sounds like the recovery partition is corrupt in some way. I would use the Android Flash Tool (from Google) and manually flash the current firmware to your device. and when choosing the options, make sure it's set to flash all partitions
finding a compatible gcam port should help (it's what I use on my daily driver with LOS installed on it). which banking apps are you having trouble with?
Explaining Android! Could you do a tutorial on installing the Evolution X custom rom on pixel devices? I've been looking for similar Pixel OS's with more customization options and Evolution X seems to be the best.
I can look into it again, but when I tried setting up a video for this ROM before, the developers behind it were not friendly at all - ruclips.net/channel/UCnowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awcommunity?lb=Ugkx7TahSgAxFGnwnibfT8L_6znSm45cFHkK and it's difficult for me to recommend a ROM to the community when the people behind it are so hostile to legit questions
@@ExplainingAndroid Wow wee. No no. Don't put yourself into that situation of dealing with people like that... Trust me, it has happened to me before with a certain Magisk module. Won't name names, but it was terrible. It sucks to see such potential be in the hands of people that can't respect those who enjoy or at least try to enjoy their work. Don't worry about it at all! Do you know of any similar custom ROMs that actually have competent and friendly devs? Thanks!
Hello there! Just found out your channel recently. I want to ask, do you have any idea if LineageOS (either 20 or 21) works with custom kernel, especially kirisakura/sultan kernel? i rarely see someone using any custom rom with any custom kernel in p7p/p7. Thanks!
a google search suggests that yes, the kirisakura kernel does work with lineageos. which would make sense due to google's firmware being so close to stock aosp android
@@ExplainingAndroid thanks for replies! I ended up using stock rom again with kirisakura 🤣 tried lineage os but somehow it just feel too bland for me, and i switch to EvoX with kirisakura and feel jittery in my daily use, so yeah i decided to stay in stock rom 😂
I almost did an evolution X install video but the instructions on XDA didn't work for me, and when I went into the official telegram to get assistance I was told I was trolling (until I uploaded a video showing them the error). I made a post about it in the community tab here on the channel. that ROM is just not something that I can recommend right now but I would like to do some other ROM install guides :)
@@ExplainingAndroid XDA has helped me out immensely in the past, I love those guys, but you also get a lot of idiots there, and on Telegram. Fortunately you don't have to let the bad apples ruin the whole bunch!
@@mr.johnson460 the attitude so many people on XDA have toward beginners is the reason why I started a website (which i sold) and led to me starting this youtube channel. I couldn't agree more. lots of good information there but very hostile to many people
no. safetynet fails when the bootloader is unlocked (let alone with a custom rom) but I have multiple videos showing how to pass safetynet tests with root (and lineageos)
@@luckychukiye8743 I tested LineageOS on my Pixel 6 (when I had it) and the Pixel 7 Pro and it worked great on both of them. I'm using LOS on my POCO F2 Pro as a daily driver and it's very stable
@@ExplainingAndroid Nice!. Is it fine if I don't use Magisk right away but keep the phone rooted? DOnt have much use for Magisk as of yet I mean when I get the new phone/ root it & installed LOS and keep it rooted till whatever I do to it?
@@luckychukiye8743 yea, there wouldn't be a problem with that. just know that each time you install a new OTA update for LineageOS, you will need to root the phone again (which involves flashing the zip/apk file via recovery).
Explaining Android! As you may know i am looking for a good custom ROM, and deciding whether graphene or lineage is the best. I've come down to these two. What are the best things about Lineage OS that you know of that others don't have? Thanks!
yes! I just looked and it will work for the pixel 6a as well. you just need to go to the LOS wiki install page for the 6a and download the vendor_boot.img file that is linked in the custom recovery section
it is degoogled IF you choose to not install the Google Apps package. I mention it in this video in case people want/need the Google Play Store. but it's completely optional
@@mikehawk7307 Aurora Store is a great source for APK files when you don't want to use Google devices. But many of the apps downloaded from there rely on Google's push services for notifications and such
I think your videos are great, the information detailing what you do is very well thought out, very clear both verbally and in video. The pace is great also for following along. I did have to stop when I received the message below however. Can you assist with that? PS C:\Google Pixel Rooting files\platform-tools> fastboot flash vendor_boot .\vendor_boot.img target reported max download size of 261095424 bytes sending 'vendor_boot' (65536 KB)... OKAY [ 2.107s] writing 'vendor_boot'... FAILED (remote: partition (vendor_boot) not found) finished. total time: 2.154s PS C:\Google Pixel Rooting files\platform-tools>
Your content is extremely well thought out, great work, thanks 👍
wow, I appreciate the kind words. I try to hit all of the important parts and show them in the video so people understand what is going on and are confident that what I'm showing them will actually work
And you succeeded;) btw, are you planning on doing a video on custom kernels on the pixel 7pro? At the moment one has to disabled the vbmeta flags for verity/verification before flashing a kernel, maybe this would be also helpful for some. Kind regards from Germany.
@@maschinenmann6510 I would like to, and I think that is a great idea. thanks for the suggestion!
Does VOLTE work ? All carries in the US are requiring that support.
Just wanted to confirm before commitment to it.
Very helpful.. Thank you for such great videos!!
you're most welcome
It should be noted that cheetah is the version for the pixel 7 whereas oriole is the version for the pixel 6.
that is correct! thanks for pointing that out for the community
Can we use default google camera app in this rom like pixel experience?
you can, BUT you will need to install a GCAM mod. search my channel for the word GCAM and you should see a new video I did (for version 8.7, I think) that shows you how to install a modified version of Google Camera on custom ROMs like this
Fantastic! Very , very good tutorial! Easy and no issues. Question though...is it wise to put TRWP on this after installing LOS own recovery? Thanks and great job!
as long as TWRP is working for the device. it shouldn't be an issue. although, it may prevent you from installing OTA updates using the built-in updater. I haven't tested this personally, so I can't say if it breaks that part. but if you do install TWRP, you could manually download the new updates from the LOS website and then flash them like normal within TWRP
Excellent tutorial, thanks!
You're welcome!
Is it still the same process with the A14 version?
The next update for lineage is 7 came out but I highly recommend a factory data reset and do the process all over again if you do the adb sideload method. I do it this way and just back up my data with mind the gapps
downloading the update right now! have you noticed any changes since the first release?
@@ExplainingAndroid nope not really
@@justinw7323 I was able to install it normally through the OTA updater and didn't need to wipe any data in the process. seems to be working great so far
Hi, I have a Nokia 3.2 which had really low storage and I assume that was the reason it crashed and I restarted it, but it won't turn on anymore nor does it give me access to the recovery mode... I tried charging it completely and turning it on or to recovery mode, but it still does not respond... Is there any possibility to recover all the data?
when you have 'device manager' open in windows and you plug in the phone, is any device detected? if you can't get into recovery mode your best bet is to boot into EDL mode but usually this requires a special cable or a hardware modification
even then, it may be difficult to recover your personal data from it
@@ExplainingAndroid yea the device is not being detected... but it isn't damaged so I thought I could recover my data... Thanks anyways
I have used your tutorial to root my pixel 6 and it was spot on. Now I want to try this but my only concern is that if i don't like it is it a simple follow the google web site to restore to factory default through the usb or is it different to remove it thanks.
correct, if end up not liking lineageOS, you can use the Android flash tool (on the web or in the command line) to manually flash the stock version of android back to it. I even have a video showing you how this is done
this will work for both the pixel 6 and the pixel 7 series - ruclips.net/video/fZgQNMhgWuM/видео.html
my phone just turns off when I go into recovery
this sounds like the recovery partition is corrupt in some way. I would use the Android Flash Tool (from Google) and manually flash the current firmware to your device. and when choosing the options, make sure it's set to flash all partitions
Problem I have is with the Camera provided and Banking apps work-around
finding a compatible gcam port should help (it's what I use on my daily driver with LOS installed on it). which banking apps are you having trouble with?
Explaining Android! Could you do a tutorial on installing the Evolution X custom rom on pixel devices? I've been looking for similar Pixel OS's with more customization options and Evolution X seems to be the best.
I can look into it again, but when I tried setting up a video for this ROM before, the developers behind it were not friendly at all - ruclips.net/channel/UCnowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awcommunity?lb=Ugkx7TahSgAxFGnwnibfT8L_6znSm45cFHkK
and it's difficult for me to recommend a ROM to the community when the people behind it are so hostile to legit questions
@@ExplainingAndroid Wow wee. No no. Don't put yourself into that situation of dealing with people like that... Trust me, it has happened to me before with a certain Magisk module. Won't name names, but it was terrible. It sucks to see such potential be in the hands of people that can't respect those who enjoy or at least try to enjoy their work. Don't worry about it at all! Do you know of any similar custom ROMs that actually have competent and friendly devs? Thanks!
Hello there! Just found out your channel recently. I want to ask, do you have any idea if LineageOS (either 20 or 21) works with custom kernel, especially kirisakura/sultan kernel? i rarely see someone using any custom rom with any custom kernel in p7p/p7. Thanks!
a google search suggests that yes, the kirisakura kernel does work with lineageos. which would make sense due to google's firmware being so close to stock aosp android
@@ExplainingAndroid thanks for replies! I ended up using stock rom again with kirisakura 🤣 tried lineage os but somehow it just feel too bland for me, and i switch to EvoX with kirisakura and feel jittery in my daily use, so yeah i decided to stay in stock rom 😂
Is the process the same for LineageOS 21?
I live in Syria my pixel 6 cannot find wifi with out putting it in aireplane mode...can lineage os fix this restriction
Can't use my screen cast, or my USB c to HDMI.... What does Google think I am?
Time to go custom.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!
happy to help :)
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@@ExplainingAndroid I can't get the OEM Unlock to not be greyed out... I have tried everything... I'm giving up... I got a referb from Amazon...
Will this be the same with the newest android version plz?
will it be able solve any issue ? like - heavy battery drain
I'm getting great battery life on the LineageOS ROM
There is more than 10 costom roms on pixel 7 series, please ad more like Evolution X and StagOS.
I almost did an evolution X install video but the instructions on XDA didn't work for me, and when I went into the official telegram to get assistance I was told I was trolling (until I uploaded a video showing them the error). I made a post about it in the community tab here on the channel. that ROM is just not something that I can recommend right now but I would like to do some other ROM install guides :)
@@ExplainingAndroid XDA has helped me out immensely in the past, I love those guys, but you also get a lot of idiots there, and on Telegram. Fortunately you don't have to let the bad apples ruin the whole bunch!
It's impossible to install evolution x I tried everything.
@@justinw7323 it is a mess on the Pixel 7 right now
@@mr.johnson460 the attitude so many people on XDA have toward beginners is the reason why I started a website (which i sold) and led to me starting this youtube channel. I couldn't agree more. lots of good information there but very hostile to many people
Does LineageOS pass SafetyNet wothout root?
no. safetynet fails when the bootloader is unlocked (let alone with a custom rom)
but I have multiple videos showing how to pass safetynet tests with root (and lineageos)
Does native visual voicemail work in the Google dialer app on LOS?
I'm not sure. I don't have that feature from my wireless carrier
Awesome plan to do this
let me know how it goes for you :)
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@@ExplainingAndroid Yep need to order it!
Will let you know
Lineage should work fine?
@@luckychukiye8743 I tested LineageOS on my Pixel 6 (when I had it) and the Pixel 7 Pro and it worked great on both of them. I'm using LOS on my POCO F2 Pro as a daily driver and it's very stable
@@ExplainingAndroid Nice!. Is it fine if I don't use Magisk right away but keep the phone rooted? DOnt have much use for Magisk as of yet
I mean when I get the new phone/ root it & installed LOS and keep it rooted till whatever I do to it?
@@luckychukiye8743 yea, there wouldn't be a problem with that. just know that each time you install a new OTA update for LineageOS, you will need to root the phone again (which involves flashing the zip/apk file via recovery).
Do you know if this will work on T-Mobile? I'm having issues with trying to unlock the bootloader
Explaining Android! As you may know i am looking for a good custom ROM, and deciding whether graphene or lineage is the best. I've come down to these two. What are the best things about Lineage OS that you know of that others don't have? Thanks!
Both are the same, but lineageos is used by more people is because they can install in many phones, when graphene is only mostly pixel phones.
Thank you for the guide. How can we go back to stock from LOS?
you can follow this guide to restore the Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 back to stock Android firmware - ruclips.net/video/fZgQNMhgWuM/видео.html
Payback speed x1.5
Can I install this on pixel 4a?
yes. both the regular 4a and the 4a 5G variant have LOS builds available - download.lineageos.org/devices/sunfish/builds
Will this work on pixel 6a
yes! I just looked and it will work for the pixel 6a as well. you just need to go to the LOS wiki install page for the 6a and download the vendor_boot.img file that is linked in the custom recovery section
Hello friend
Can we change IMEI of Google 6pro
no
I thought this OS was supposed to be degoogled. ?
I guess it is up to you if you wish to install the gapps package
it is degoogled IF you choose to not install the Google Apps package. I mention it in this video in case people want/need the Google Play Store. but it's completely optional
thanks for replying to this comment. I try to reply as quickly as I can but sometimes it takes days to got through the backlog
@@ExplainingAndroid But we have the Aurora Store for apps. We don't really need Google.
@@mikehawk7307 Aurora Store is a great source for APK files when you don't want to use Google devices. But many of the apps downloaded from there rely on Google's push services for notifications and such
I use nikgapps core an all works fine.
I think your videos are great, the information detailing what you do is very well thought out, very clear both verbally and in video. The pace is great also for following along. I did have to stop when I received the message below however. Can you assist with that?
PS C:\Google Pixel Rooting files\platform-tools> fastboot flash vendor_boot .\vendor_boot.img
target reported max download size of 261095424 bytes
sending 'vendor_boot' (65536 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.107s]
writing 'vendor_boot'...
FAILED (remote: partition (vendor_boot) not found)
finished. total time: 2.154s
PS C:\Google Pixel Rooting files\platform-tools>
I used another Windows computer and had no issues. Great video!