[OFFICIAL] LineageOS 18.1 for the Nexus 6 - Nexus 6 Original Android Development

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Nexus 6
Code:
- Your warranty is now void.
- You have been warned.
- Use at your own risk.
Introduction:
This is the Official Lineage OS 18.1 thread for the Nexus 6.
Downloads:
Please follow the install instructions in your device's Wiki page linked below exactly, and make sure your device's firmware matches the required firmware listed.
Official Builds:
shamu
Unofficial - built once a month by me, includes GApps and Pixel goodies:
shamu
If you don't follow these instructions, or use 3rd party add-ons (like Magisk) please don't expect support here.
Known Bugs:
IMS (VoLTE/Wi-Fi Calling) doesn't work on LineageOS 16.0 and above - it's possible this feature may return in the future, though it unlikely, due to severely outdated proprietary blobs.
Find any? Report them according to this guide.
Notes:
The only supported GApps package at the moment is MindTheGapps, linked on our Wiki page about gapps.
Kernel Source: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_moto_shamu

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Wow; its amazing; thank so much for all dev for your contribution

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I can't believe my eyes!! Thanks!!!
EDIT: Wait... is this an april fools joke? -__-

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Pilsener said:
I can't believe my eyes!! Thanks!!!
EDIT: Wait... is this an april fools joke? -__-
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Nope! Builds are rolling right now!

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Be prepared that:
1. Always backup your personal data&files
2. Upgrade from 17.1 may not succeed (that was the case here, booted to sim unlock screen and then rebooted etc)
3. LineageOS default e-Mail app is removed
Thanks for keeping Shamu alive

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coming from 17.1 i installed 18.1 and am trying to update the google apps from the 18.1 download here: https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps.html but im getting a signature verification failed msg. should i be getting that, proceed anyways? pretty sure i needed to update that google apps as i had the playstore on 17.1 and no idea what version of the google apps i used at that time

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alfacrux said:
Be prepared that:
1. Always backup your personal data&files
2. Upgrade from 17.1 may not succeed (that was the case here, booted to sim unlock screen and then rebooted etc)
3. LineageOS default e-Mail app is removed
Thanks for keeping Shamu alive
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Seeing about the same as your 2.
I don't have a sim in it (not my main phone) but can't get in after inputting pin code... screen goes dark and then comes back to asking for pin code (as if lockscreen reboot).
No adb acces (since not pin unlocked) to grab a logcat.
Have a full twrp backup so did some tests :
* Tried deactivating pin in 17.1 before upgrading --> same issue (upon swipping up from lockscreen instead of entering pin)
* Tried fresh 18.1 install after data wipe --> works...

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I am very pleased to see the next Android version coming to my N6. Thank you very, very much for your work!
But...
alfacrux said:
2. Upgrade from 17.1 may not succeed
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Than bothers me a bit. Having to re-setup every personal data and app is something I would rather avoid. Is there any chance that upgrading from 17.1 without loosing all data and apps will be possible in the near future? That would really be the icing.

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madLyfe said:
coming from 17.1 i installed 18.1 and am trying to update the google apps from the 18.1 download here: https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps.html but im getting a signature verification failed msg. should i be getting that, proceed anyways? pretty sure i needed to update that google apps as i had the playstore on 17.1 and no idea what version of the google apps i used at that time
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i just reset and started from scratch

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Awesome to see the continued development!!
I assume the IMS development has been dropped? https://github.com/wavedashdoc/android_device_moto_shamu

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Nice and its Official time to start making some backups
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Markeee said:
Nice and its Official time to start making some backups
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Yes, absolutely so! But although I do make backups once a week, that won't spare the effort of installing and setting up all my apps, login credentials and personal data, if the upgrade does not keep those settings.
What about restoring just the data partition after a clean installation? Will that enable me to keep my apps and their data?

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npjohnson said:
Nope! Builds are rolling right now!
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Does anyone know what we have to do to get Viper4android working on the nexus 6 Android 11?

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Backups are rolling here also. Clean installs are a bit of a project
Hope its not to buggy first release

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madLyfe said:
i just reset and started from scratch
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Read carefully the installation instructions - says which MindtheGapps file to use and it is the ARM build.

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All clean re-installed and running good the only issue I'm seeing is on every reboot getting the error msg DM Config Update Keeps Stopping?
Also can someone tell me where the option to enable restart to recovery TWRP is at? I'm not seeing it in developer options anymore

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Found it
System > Advanced > Gestures > Power Menu > Advanced restart

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Installed after a full wipe, so far so good. Thanks for your hard work!

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Another issue I'm seeing is photo edit keeps crashing when I try and crop or edit a photo

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i tested the first built; its more smooth than lineage os 17; so amazing with 8 years old phone; thanks the author so much