🚨 At this time, I only recommend GrapheneOS if you have a Google Pixel. Here's a link to my GrapheneOS playlist - ruclips.net/p/PLHvdaysg3bMyYwJAcxbFUY9YqKKC0Dtrd
This was a very well done tutorial. I had tried before on Mac and Linux with some other tutorials but always failed. Finally I’ve got it on my phone and it’s working. I truly appreciate the clarity of your video, Great Job!!!!
Next question: On an "unlocked" purchased phone: Before installing Calyx. I went to my Verizon carrier to retire a clamshell and replace it with the Google Pixel 5a 5g maintaining my original phone number. Does it matter if the original Google sim or the Verizon sim is in the phone when I install Calyx?
Hello, I'm trying to install this on a 4a and I'm stuck on the Install stage. My phone is in fastboot mode and it shows up under device manager as Android Device-->Android Bootloader Interface I then run the installer and this error comes up, "No devices to be flashed, exiting". Does the phone need to be in fastboot mode before starting the installer or do I need to boot the phone back into the OS and then connect it via usb before running the installer? Any guidance is appreciated.
Thanks man, excellent presentation. Can you also make a video on how to revert back to original OS for pixels, incase we decide to sell it? Thansk again.
I did the full install on my pixel 6 and it seemed to be succesful, until I relocked the bootloader and tried to start the new os. It is now stuck flicking between a google screen then to an error screen saying I am trying to load a different operating system and then back to the google screen
@@jameslhuillier7593 I would try reinstalling it again and see how it works. You might need to wait for it to get our of beta, especially with the Pixel 6. GrapheneOS works well on the 6 if you want to give that a try for now.
I ran the flasher, and the screen that showed up on the video isn't coming up for me... and the "unlock bootloader" never comes up or anything. On my phone's screen, on the "product revision" section it says "sunfish MP1.0(NA) which means it's at least reading the OS. But my bootloader is still locked so.... I don't know what to do.
🤣 I've learned this far in my life with computers that 95% of the time it's either the antivirus or your firewall. Glad you got it working without malwarebytes notifying you haha
From what I understand, devices bought from Verizon cannot unlock the bootloader. My question is what about a phone that can run on Verizon, ATT and T Mobile? Would that also have locked bootloader since it runs on Verizon? Or would it be unlocked because it can use all of them?
You're correct. If it's a "Verizon" branded Pixel you cannot unlock the bootloader and install an alternate OS. What carrier can be used is a separate topic. I have an unlocked pixel that uses Verizon for mobile service, any supported carrier can be used.
@@sideofburritos ok, so it seems like the "branding" is the key. I have a Pixel 2 with no carrier branding that runs on Verizon, but I was able to unlock the bootloader and install CalyxOS. Thanks for your reply.
@@abdielortiz316 Hey! It should work even from 12, but I haven't tried that with Calyx. That might be worth a shot. Does your phone support OEM unlocking?
Mac - I followed your steps explicitly until the last step for finally locking my phone - instead, I chose "unlock" by mistake. What steps must I take to change that selection to "Locked?"
Hey i have a problem when i start the flashing divice it only the yellow letters words doesnt come i have the sunfish sytem but my p4a doesnt start the booting
@@sideofburritos thanks it worked i just restartet my pc and finally its working when you really go step by step PS: sorry for my bad english im from germany it was hard enough to understand the video
@@sideofburritos Thanks for replying. Its @4:04 but ig I figured it out. It was under "paired devices" right under " other devices". Maybe it was a connection issue with my USB because neither was showing up at the time.
@@sideofburritos I finally got it going, but not in the way as described by any videos. One remaining issue, is the warning that another os has been installed, during boot. I also had an issue that wouldn't resolve, unless I reinstalled CalyxOS, which was that F Droid kept giving errors when attempting to install. Cheers for the message. Much appreciated.
That's incorrect. For Verizon branded Pixels, you cannot. It's impossible, even with adb. The phone needs to check in with Google by sending the serial, and if it's not authorized to enable OEM unlocking, you won't be able to.
@@sideofburritos okay, my bad then. I haven't tried the method i watched. I just watched it again. He was undoing a SIM lock to Verizon to another carrier. Ugh. Well, i have 6GB RAM, 128 mem Google 4xl coming. Another vid i watched was about a Google phone w/OEM greyed out, and how he reset it through using adb. He said, might not work on Verizon 🤷 Verizon sucks, but it's the best working service in North Idaho
Ah, as far as service goes you should be able to use any carrier. Even if you bought a Pixel directly from Google (the unlocked version), you could use a Verizon SIM card in the device without issues. For my personal device, I have an unlocked Pixel I purchased directly from Google and I use Visible (which is Verizon's budget service offering) and it works flawlessly.
@@sideofburritos 👍 Verizon is the only one that works well in the sticks😅 It's the locked bootloader that bums me out. I thought there'd be an exploit by now🙁 This is the only phone i haven't rooted
Finally downgraded back to Android 11 successfully. Thanks God! 12 was ugly, bombing and untested. As a previous iPhone user I can’t have that. Everything locked down again, working properly and auto updates removed. Until 12 is proven and looking sharp, I’m staying away!
@@sideofburritos pixel 3a. On 12 when I updated apps they broke. Newpipe always showed an error. Everything is stable again in 11 plus the UI is much cleaner. I’ll wait until they fix 12 properly.
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🚨 At this time, I only recommend GrapheneOS if you have a Google Pixel. Here's a link to my GrapheneOS playlist - ruclips.net/p/PLHvdaysg3bMyYwJAcxbFUY9YqKKC0Dtrd
Your video helped me get CalyxOS on my phone. Other videos didn't explain it well enough and I kept getting lost in the sauce. Thanks!
Glad I could help! I would also suggest checking out GrapheneOS, that's what I use on my daily driver.
This was a really clear tutorial, thanks so much!
Glad to hear! You're very welcome!
FYI the device flasher does require being in a folder with no spaces in the name or it will fail. Just figured that out today 😁
Just got a pixel 6. Great video. Probably the best install video I found. Thanks for the great content!
Congrats, enjoy! Thanks!
This was a very well done tutorial. I had tried before on Mac and Linux with some other tutorials but always failed. Finally I’ve got it on my phone and it’s working. I truly appreciate the clarity of your video, Great Job!!!!
That's great to hear! Glad it worked for you :D.
Enjoy your newly de-googled phone!
THANK YOU! That was exactly what I needed!
Awesome video man. I was having trouble downloading Calyx OS, but you made it incredibly easy.
Thanks! Glad to hear! Enjoy CalyxOS
Next question: On an "unlocked" purchased phone: Before installing Calyx. I went to my Verizon carrier to retire a clamshell and replace it with the Google Pixel 5a 5g maintaining my original phone number. Does it matter if the original Google sim or the Verizon sim is in the phone when I install Calyx?
Is command 'sha 256' only for a pixel with 256gb memory?
Should you use command 'sha 128' used for pixel with 128gb memory
Hi, what languages does this system support ? Only English and Spanish ?
Hello, I'm trying to install this on a 4a and I'm stuck on the Install stage. My phone is in fastboot mode and it shows up under device manager as Android Device-->Android Bootloader Interface
I then run the installer and this error comes up, "No devices to be flashed, exiting".
Does the phone need to be in fastboot mode before starting the installer or do I need to boot the phone back into the OS and then connect it via usb before running the installer?
Any guidance is appreciated.
Thanks man, excellent presentation. Can you also make a video on how to revert back to original OS for pixels, incase we decide to sell it? Thansk again.
Thanks! I made one a couple months ago - ruclips.net/video/TIHG1j0yylc/видео.html. Essentially you just use flash.android.com to go back to stock.
I did the full install on my pixel 6 and it seemed to be succesful, until I relocked the bootloader and tried to start the new os. It is now stuck flicking between a google screen then to an error screen saying I am trying to load a different operating system and then back to the google screen
Did you install one of the beta CalyxOS builds on your pixel 6? I don't think they have a stable release out yet for it
Yeah I just got a pixel 6 and this is exactly what I'm experiencing
Yes beta install
@@jameslhuillier7593 I would try reinstalling it again and see how it works. You might need to wait for it to get our of beta, especially with the Pixel 6. GrapheneOS works well on the 6 if you want to give that a try for now.
I ran the flasher, and the screen that showed up on the video isn't coming up for me... and the "unlock bootloader" never comes up or anything. On my phone's screen, on the "product revision" section it says "sunfish MP1.0(NA) which means it's at least reading the OS. But my bootloader is still locked so.... I don't know what to do.
Nevermind. Got it fixed. Turns out malwarebytes was blocking it and not notifying me... lol
🤣 I've learned this far in my life with computers that 95% of the time it's either the antivirus or your firewall. Glad you got it working without malwarebytes notifying you haha
I keep on getting system cannot find the file specified in command prompt for the device flasher
From what I understand, devices bought from Verizon cannot unlock the bootloader. My question is what about a phone that can run on Verizon, ATT and T Mobile? Would that also have locked bootloader since it runs on Verizon? Or would it be unlocked because it can use all of them?
You're correct. If it's a "Verizon" branded Pixel you cannot unlock the bootloader and install an alternate OS.
What carrier can be used is a separate topic. I have an unlocked pixel that uses Verizon for mobile service, any supported carrier can be used.
@@sideofburritos ok, so it seems like the "branding" is the key. I have a Pixel 2 with no carrier branding that runs on Verizon, but I was able to unlock the bootloader and install CalyxOS. Thanks for your reply.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sir…did you pixel 5 came with android 12 or 11? Thanks in advance.
I believe the 5 I have came with 11 (bought it used) and the 5a came with 12 (bought it new)
@@sideofburritos thanks for the super speedy response...if I downgrade to 11 you think it may work?
@@abdielortiz316 Hey! It should work even from 12, but I haven't tried that with Calyx. That might be worth a shot. Does your phone support OEM unlocking?
@@sideofburritos it does...is already unlocked...I get it on ebay...it's an unlocked unit...
@@abdielortiz316 Hm, that's odd then. You can try using flash.android.com to downgrade it and see if that works
Mac - I followed your steps explicitly until the last step for finally locking my phone - instead, I chose "unlock" by mistake. What steps must I take to change that selection to "Locked?"
You should be able to repeat the same step and select "Lock". You never want to use a device that has an unlocked bootloader.
Hey i have a problem when i start the flashing divice it only the yellow letters words doesnt come i have the sunfish sytem but my p4a doesnt start the booting
Try flashing the stock OS using flash.android.com and then attempt the process again
@@sideofburritos thanks it worked i just restartet my pc and finally its working when you really go step by step PS: sorry for my bad english im from germany it was hard enough to understand the video
I have a doubt, when i format factory its gon back to the original os ?
Nope. To go back to the stock OS you can use flash.android.com
I also have a video if you need it - ruclips.net/video/TIHG1j0yylc/видео.html
My pixel 4a doesn't come up under "other devices". What should I do?
Hi there, what's the timestamp of the step that's failing?
@@sideofburritos Thanks for replying. Its @4:04 but ig I figured it out. It was under "paired devices" right under " other devices". Maybe it was a connection issue with my USB because neither was showing up at the time.
Like all the others. It doesn't work.
What issue did you have?
@@sideofburritos I finally got it going, but not in the way as described by any videos. One remaining issue, is the warning that another os has been installed, during boot.
I also had an issue that wouldn't resolve, unless I reinstalled CalyxOS, which was that F Droid kept giving errors when attempting to install. Cheers for the message. Much appreciated.
Can I install calyxos on redmi note 9 🙄 with this same process?
calyxos.org/docs/guide/device-support/ I don't believe that's one of the supported devices.
@@sideofburritos ok bro
Not true. You can unlock the bootloader on a Verizon pixel using adb
That's incorrect. For Verizon branded Pixels, you cannot. It's impossible, even with adb. The phone needs to check in with Google by sending the serial, and if it's not authorized to enable OEM unlocking, you won't be able to.
@@sideofburritos okay, my bad then. I haven't tried the method i watched. I just watched it again. He was undoing a SIM lock to Verizon to another carrier. Ugh.
Well, i have 6GB RAM, 128 mem Google 4xl coming.
Another vid i watched was about a Google phone w/OEM greyed out, and how he reset it through using adb. He said, might not work on Verizon 🤷
Verizon sucks, but it's the best working service in North Idaho
Ah, as far as service goes you should be able to use any carrier. Even if you bought a Pixel directly from Google (the unlocked version), you could use a Verizon SIM card in the device without issues. For my personal device, I have an unlocked Pixel I purchased directly from Google and I use Visible (which is Verizon's budget service offering) and it works flawlessly.
@@sideofburritos 👍 Verizon is the only one that works well in the sticks😅
It's the locked bootloader that bums me out.
I thought there'd be an exploit by now🙁
This is the only phone i haven't rooted
MacOS tutorial 🙏🙏🥺
Already have one :) ruclips.net/video/OYpeRlYEmns/видео.html
Finally downgraded back to Android 11 successfully. Thanks God! 12 was ugly, bombing and untested. As a previous iPhone user I can’t have that. Everything locked down again, working properly and auto updates removed. Until 12 is proven and looking sharp, I’m staying away!
Which phone were you running it on? I haven't had any major issues, curious what your hardware was
@@sideofburritos pixel 3a. On 12 when I updated apps they broke. Newpipe always showed an error. Everything is stable again in 11 plus the UI is much cleaner. I’ll wait until they fix 12 properly.