Code AOSP: No time to EOL
summary
A Pixel 2 XL (Snapdragon 835) that hit EOL in November 2020 gets a functional upgrade to Android 13 with the October 2023 security patch by unlocking OEM bootloader, flashing a custom recovery, formatting data and sideloading a build of LineageOS. Work uses AOSP sources, fastboot/ADB commands like fastboot flashing unlock and fastboot flash boot boot.img, device trees and vendor blobs; result is a stable, security-patched device that bridges a two‑API‑level gap without buying new hardware.
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chapters (16)
- 0:00Defeating EOL in AOSP
- 1:15Partner device for AOSP
- 3:01Pixel 2 XL hardware EOL
- 5:06EOL consequences and custom ROMs
- 7:57Custom ROMs extend lifespan
- 9:47Community support for custom ROMs
- 11:56LineageOS safe choice
- 13:19Custom ROMs vs stock firmware
- 16:13Unlocking bootloader and recovery
- 19:46What is AOSP
- 20:08Bootloaders and unlocking
- 21:34Flashing recovery and ROM
- 22:41Android 13 on Pixel 2 XL
- 23:01AOSP device tree and kernel
- 25:53Custom ROM journey recap
- 26:56Q&A: reviving devices
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