"Smart Pixels" - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Hello.
I read a lot in the Pixel 2 xl group here on xda, but i find something, that i dont know + seems to Google dont know..
In the Rom sections there are some roms, where is a Feature called "Smart Pixels" what's that?
Thank you!

Blooddrunked said:
Hello.
I read a lot in the Pixel 2 xl group here on xda, but i find something, that i dont know + seems to Google dont know..
In the Rom sections there are some roms, where is a Feature called "Smart Pixels" what's that?
Thank you!
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It's a battery saving feature that turns off some of the screens pixels.

Thank you! Not on Stock, right?

Blooddrunked said:
Thank you! Not on Stock, right?
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Correct, not stock! That's on liquid remix rom.

Thank you!

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[app][no root][marshmallow&above] pixel dialer

Guess I got to get this post started. The GOOGLE PIXEL DIALER FOR ANY ANDROID RUNNING MARSHMALLOW AND ABOVE WITH NO ROOT!!!!
So you install the APK I have posted below and then you can enjoy the Pixel dialer.
Now the In-call UI is green as reported by many users. I have found the solution to it but it only works on Aosp based ROMs and maybe someother ROMs too. So you go to Settings>Sim Card>Tap on Sim 1 or 2 depending on which you use to call with. Then tap color and then choose the default blue if you want the stock look. I am personally using Red.
So here are the list of bugs:
Caller ID not working
Places search not working in many countries of Asia
Application freezes while interacting with settings.
Current release is based on version: 5.1.131226882
After the application is installed, set it as the default dialer and disable (if available) your old dialer.
Tested and working on:
Moto G4 Play
Meizu M2 Note
Micromax A106 Unite 2
Moto Z Play
Sony Xperia X Compact
Samsung Galaxy A7
Samsung Note 7 ( it exploded ?)
So here is the download link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2PpNFmDrygibmRjTzNTdEJpU3c/view
Credits:
jastonas
umnex
Kolda_CZ
Hit the thanks button if this helped you.
Try it guys and don't hesitate to hit thanks.
This is a Pixel forum, we already have the Pixel dialer.
TonikJDK said:
This is a Pixel forum, we already have the Pixel dialer.
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Thanks, I was wondering why these posts are in the Pixel forum too!
JimSmith94 said:
Thanks, I was wondering why these posts are in the Pixel forum too!
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Me 3... Very strange.
TonikJDK said:
This is a Pixel forum, we already have the Pixel dialer.
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Ha!
--->
TonikJDK said:
This is a Pixel forum, we already have the Pixel dialer.
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Noticed many posts about the Pixel Dialer for other phones. Thought I should get it to other devices too but without root.
Kinda easy to get the whole thing together, extract the APK and then patch it.
He's like yo dawg I heard you like the pixel dialer... So I put a pixel dialer in your pixel dialer so you can dial while you dial.
Ashutosh Sundresh said:
Try it guys and don't hesitate to hit thanks.
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Maybe it's just me, but if you have to ask people to thank you, maybe you don't deserve it.
Love this thread.
Colchiro said:
Maybe it's just me, but if you have to ask people to thank you, maybe you don't deserve it.
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Many people do it.
Work on my device. AndroidOne Sprout8
Thanks
This dialer is amazing. Buttery smooth and the visual style.. as if Google themselves made it. I don't think I want to live in a world where I can't use this dialer on my pixel.
Can you port the Pixel camera too? You would be a god if you got it to work!
ReelFiles said:
This dialer is amazing. Buttery smooth and the visual style.. as if Google themselves made it. I don't think I want to live in a world where I can't use this dialer on my pixel.
Can you port the Pixel camera too? You would be a god if you got it to work!
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It IS made by Google. The Pixel Camera won't work on any device other than Nexus and Pixel. But I will try.
Ashutosh Sundresh said:
It IS made by Google. The Pixel Camera won't work on any device other than Nexus and Pixel. But I will try.
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You're my hero!
ReelFiles said:
You're my hero!
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Nope, won't work until a better dev than me ports it. You can try this app till then:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.plus.cameradev
Ashutosh Sundresh said:
Nope, won't work until a better dev than me ports it. You can try this app till then:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.plus.cameradev
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Dude I was being sarcastic, you are talking about porting an app from it's original device back to itself. THIS IS THE PIXEL XL FORUM.
ReelFiles said:
Dude I was being sarcastic, you are talking about porting an app from it's original device back to itself. THIS IS THE PIXEL XL FORUM.
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No, I made this post for Non Pixel users to get Pixel apps. Didn't know where I should post, so I chose the Pixel XL forum itself. I have a Pixel XL.
Ashutosh Sundresh said:
No, I made this post for Non Pixel users to get Pixel apps. Didn't know where I should post, so I chose the Pixel XL forum itself. I have a Pixel XL.
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Def, not in the forum dedicated to the device it was pulled from. Here is the main Android Apps and Games forum.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games

Can anyone provide me the Moto Z2 camera apk?

Moto Z2 camera has very useful features.
And i want to try to edit that apk to work on other moto devices.
So, if anyone would provide the apk will be great!
Thanks in advance.
Yash24 said:
Moto Z2 camera has very useful features.
And i want to try to edit that apk to work on other moto devices.
So, if anyone would provide the apk will be great!
Thanks in advance.
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Here ya go
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BycMrmPBoDDwcklsV0M1Z2ZiTlE/view?usp=drivesdk
338lm said:
Here ya go
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BycMrmPBoDDwcklsV0M1Z2ZiTlE/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks alot!
Yash24 said:
Thanks alot!
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Is there any danger when installing it? Like it might conflict with the existing camera causing both not to be installed or working?
SnoopDoge said:
Is there any danger when installing it? Like it might conflict with the existing camera causing both not to be installed or working?
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No danger, it will be installed as a separate app.
Yash24 said:
No danger, it will be installed as a separate app.
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Well... It doesn't work anyways, crashing at start
SnoopDoge said:
Well... It doesn't work anyways, crashing at start
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Yep!
Yash24 said:
Yep!
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Got ya covered buddy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/themes-apps/moto-camera-6-0-43-10-modded-apk-t3459690
iamdip62 said:
Got ya covered buddy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/themes-apps/moto-camera-6-0-43-10-modded-apk-t3459690
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Does it have Z2 blur background feature?
Yash24 said:
Does it have Z2 blur background feature?
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You mean the macro shot features? Yeah but I still use Moto G osprey so you know I can't really tell check it out yourself cuz it may differ in Moto Z
338lm said:
Here ya go
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BycMrmPBoDDwcklsV0M1Z2ZiTlE/view?usp=drivesdk
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Could you make this work for my Moto G osprey:fingers-crossed:
Can someone get the Moto Key apk and any dependencies from Z2 Force? And will it work with other Moto devices?
Yesterday I received from Play Store a GREAT update for it with SMART features to recognize objects & places... :silly:
enetec said:
Yesterday I received from Play Store a GREAT update for it with SMART features to recognize objects & places... :silly:
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The Moto2 Camera app is by far the best I've used in my smart device history. (Whereas I remember my droid x2 having the absolute worst camera and camera app , with the exception of any and all blackberry cams)
I read a bunch of scathing reviews on the Z² Force camera, and honestly I don't understand why. I've had fantastic results thus far, even in terrible lighting situations. It has excellent manual support when you want it, and pretty damn good auto function. I'll update this with some pictures later. ( Only have pictures of my daughter right now, don't want to put her on the web).
I will say though, the "smart object detection" is a bit silly. I understand where it is leading, and even remember the Bill Nye episode on this technology, so I respect it... But... Keep it out of my stock camera app.
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I will say though, the "smart object detection" is a bit silly. I understand where it is leading, and even remember the Bill Nye episode on this technology, so I respect it... But... Keep it out of my stock camera app.
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You can disable this... BUT I think it's a great thing having this on stock camera... It's nothing particularly new (e.g. Goggles...), but having this at "a shaking distance" would male this a lot more usable...
Update to previous post. These are some pics I took in full auto mode while at work. I know it wasn't the initial purpose of post, but figured whatevs.
shivji said:
Can someone get the Moto Key apk and any dependencies from Z2 Force? And will it work with other Moto devices?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0AN25u_ShcyWG55ZllwQS1yeWM/view
Enviado desde mi Moto Z (2) mediante Tapatalk

Stereo MOD possible?

Any talented dev in here who could accomplish a stereo mod for the MI 9 SE by using the earpiece as second speaker?
There are already MODs for the MI 8 e.g.
fattymcdirty said:
Any talented dev in here who could accomplish a stereo mod for the MI 9 SE by using the earpiece as second speaker?
There are already MODs for the MI 8 e.g.
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I can attempt it. But I'm going to need some files from your mi 9 se which requires root. If you have root. Please give these files :
mixer_path_mtp.xml
mixer_payh_tavil.xml
It's ok if you only have one of the above.
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I can attempt it. But I'm going to need some files from your mi 9 se which requires root. If you have root. Please give these files :
mixer_path_mtp.xml
mixer_payh_tavil.xml
It's ok if you only have one of the above.
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Here you go, good luck! And thanks in advance
Mysterio33 said:
Here you go, good luck! And thanks in advance
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looks like im going to need this file as well : mixer_paths_overlay_static.xml
WhatzIt2Ya said:
looks like im going to need this file as well : mixer_paths_overlay_static.xml
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Sure, no problem, here you go! Let me know, if you need anything else.. :good:
Mysterio33 said:
Sure, no problem, here you go! Let me know, if you need anything else.. :good:
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Could you upload them to gdrive? I'm having trouble trying to copy text.
Nope sorry, can't upload anything to Gdrive.. Maybe someone other can? I've packed all mixer-files from my Mi9SE (Global) in the attached .zip, maybe that will help you out, for downloading..
Mysterio33 said:
Nope sorry, can't upload anything to Gdrive.. Maybe someone other can? I've packed all mixer-files from my Mi9SE (Global) in the attached .zip, maybe that will help you out, for downloading..
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Thanks
would be really cool to get something going here! unlocked today and flashed xiaomi.eu rom. all running smooth.
fattymcdirty said:
would be really cool to get something going here! unlocked today and flashed xiaomi.eu rom. all running smooth.
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I will be taking a few weeks off for personal reasons. I will still attempt the mod. If it all doesn't go well. I will inform you on this thread.
fattymcdirty said:
would be really cool to get something going here! unlocked today and flashed xiaomi.eu rom. all running smooth.
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Here you go, managed to get this done. Please let me know if it works or not.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AGvZJ-QJo4TahWgOdWgjlxtso5yB8ohN/view?usp=sharing
WhatzIt2Ya said:
I will be taking a few weeks off for personal reasons. I will still attempt the mod. If it all doesn't go well. I will inform you on this thread.
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NICE, man! thanks a lot. it's working.. actually the head speaker is a little too silent, but i can hear the difference at least!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CImSOzu-LnfaOYKXcJBbyUO7bUxbQCAF/view?usp=sharing
Please try this one to see if it makes a difference.
WhatzIt2Ya said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CImSOzu-LnfaOYKXcJBbyUO7bUxbQCAF/view?usp=sharing
Please try this one to see if it makes a difference.
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hmm.. not really. which file and where do i have to edit? in your zip? or in my system folder?
fattymcdirty said:
hmm.. not really. which file and where do i have to edit? in your zip? or in my system folder?
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It's a bit hard to find the lines to edit, in the earpiece section, change RX0 Digital Volume. But you also have to change RX0 Digital Volume on the upper page is the file. I'll attach some screenshots.
Here they are
thanks, man.
but i have to say.. the upper speaker is barely listenable.. it's just a little bit of support.. no real volume. perhaps it's just not potentional enough
fattymcdirty said:
thanks, man.
but i have to say.. the upper speaker is barely listenable.. it's just a little bit of support.. no real volume. perhaps it's just not potentional enough
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Some phones are just not capable enough to make it noticeable, so what volume did you get it to?
Any other users would like to test?
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Any other users would like to test?
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i would to but i still have 190h left before i can unlock my bootloader

No LED on Pixel 3a XL?

I have not seen the LED used by stock ROM on the 3a XL. Does it even have one?
nope.
...I wish it did though.
hga89 said:
I have not seen the LED used by stock ROM on the 3a XL. Does it even have one?
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Just use AOD its not eat much battery
Or use app https://www.guidingtech.com/oneplus-6t-notification-led-alternatives/
bioly87 said:
Just use AOD its not eat much battery
Or use app https://www.guidingtech.com/oneplus-6t-notification-led-alternatives/
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OK, thank you.
hga89 said:
OK, thank you.
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I did look at that review page but it is dated. At least one of the apps is not to be found in the Play Store etc. I also did not find AOD that you referred to?
I find the absence of the LED frustrating and am curious which of the - many - available apps in the Play Store readers use? There also seems to be some issues with privacy for at least some of these apps which is not reassuring.

General ROMs list - table with specific ROMs features (Google Sheets, objective and subjective things)

Hi,
Recently I was looking for the best ROM for myself for my personal device and made a table for myself with the specific functions I needed. Thought it was worth sharing, it might be helpful if you are looking for a ROM for Poco F3. But it can also be helpful if you are looking for a ROM for a different device, and when specific ROM is in this table, because some ROMs are same on different devices.
All ROMs are AOSP or AOSP-like looking. Not any MIUI-based ROM tested by me. Remember, some things are subjective, like what ROM have bad design (gore) and what ROM not. Some other things are objective like launcher default included in specific ROM.
The list is updated as of today, but may expire quickly as there are changes in some ROMs.
26.07.2022 UPDATE: Unfortunately, the file below is currently not shared (not available to view now) due to problems with the Google server. Maybe too much viewers or something like that. DON'T ASK FOR SHARE FILE FOR NOW, I CAN'T FIX THIS, BLAME GOOGLE.
26.07.2022 UPDATE: Now fixed.
There it is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YaTn0GObyuiY7cRH4Ljb2OutJ8XQhAhXntKLDGh9pHo/
Please do this survey to improve above project and to make it more helpful: https://forms.gle/j1siZFLCqaXtbhF9A
THANK YOU !!
Hi OP, thanks for sharing this list you make to help others. I have changed the tag from Development to General as Development is only for developers to post ROMs. Also I removed the telegram links, because telegram group is for developers only. Thank you for understanding.
This is brilliant! Thanks OP for sharing it here!
I don't know if you're taking suggestions for more tables but I was hoping you could add "Unlimited Google Photos storage" as one of them.
Bro which rom did you think was the best among these?
What about MIUI EU?
What is mean "way to set AMOLED" ?
ApexPrime said:
Bro which rom did you think was the best among these?
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For me and for now Awaken OS, but I check what's new every day, maybe something better will come soon
Adam Hui said:
What is mean "way to set AMOLED" ?
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It's option in settings like on attached screenshot (for now Awaken OS here), in some ROMs there is specific setting that make backgrounds completely black #00000 under dark mode settings or somewhere else, it depends on ROM where this setting is
theoneofgod said:
What about MIUI EU?
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I don't like MIUI personally, it's archaic and inconsistent (for example MIUI still not have support for Monet engine for MIUI apps, it have mostly gore themes in their theme store, ugly quick settings etc)
TechieTwinToes said:
This is brilliant! Thanks OP for sharing it here!
I don't know if you're taking suggestions for more tables but I was hoping you could add "Unlimited Google Photos storage" as one of them.
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Thanks, I added but please write suggestions under Google Sheets document in comments to faster changes, you all can also write about ROMs which you using to complete the missing fields in the spreadsheet
Please do this survey to improve ROM list and make it more helpful to all of us:
https://forms.gle/j1siZFLCqaXtbhF9A
ldvk said:
It's option in settings like on attached screenshot (for now Awaken OS here), in some ROMs there is specific setting that make backgrounds completely black #00000 under dark mode settings or somewhere else, it depends on ROM where this setting is
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Can u tell where it is in Pixel Experience ?
Very nice work, great to see someone spenting his time just for testing those amount of roms and writing then that huge and usefull in key features list. Just that everyone normal user needs before flashing. Thanks a lot!
Adam Hui said:
Can u tell where it is in Pixel Experience ?
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Try search "PixelExperience"
msg01 said:
Very nice work, great to see someone spenting his time just for testing those amount of roms and writing then that huge and usefull in key features list. Just that everyone normal user needs before flashing. Thanks a lot!
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Thanks! Please do survey to make it even better: https://forms.gle/j1siZFLCqaXtbhF9A
ldvk said:
Try search "PixelExperience"
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No this what i meant, lol.
I meant where's the setting to set amoled in PE os.
Adam Hui said:
No this what i meant, lol.
I meant where's the setting to set amoled in PE os.
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You mean this setting is for real not available in Pixel Experience or what? Maybe it depends on Plus and non-Plus version or depends on maintainer
ldvk said:
You mean this setting is for real not available in Pixel Experience or what? Maybe it depends on Plus and non-Plus version or depends on maintainer
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I've been asking u where's the setting to set amoled. Im on PE plus.
Adam Hui said:
I've been asking u where's the setting to set amoled. Im on PE plus.
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If it's really there, probably under some dark mode setting or under monet engine settings
ldvk said:
Try search "PixelExperience"
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Done yesterday. I'm wondering about an improvement: in the table it would be so usefull if u clarify the exact tested build (it's well known some may be changed/fixed/removed/broken in future builds)

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