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Warning

The following methods are meant as a fallback only. It is recommended to use the Over the Air update method whenever possible.

Via Updater

Tip

During the local update process the zip validation happens identically as within the Over the Air update method.

  1. Read the Changelog!
  2. Keep an eye on the Automation channel
  3. Always do a Backup!
  4. Using Magisk hide? Undo the hiding of Magisk before upgrading
  5. Download ( Pro / Slim ) the latest release for your device and flavor (for Pixels: choose “OS zip”)
  6. open Android Settings -> Updater -> 3 dots menu -> Local update and select the downloaded zip
  7. follow the instructions and ensure you do not miss the hint above regarding Magisk

Via ADB / recovery

Tip

As long as you use the recommended AXP.OS recovery and not a custom recovery it will also check for a valid signature and so if the zip is tampered or not. This is one of the reasons why the AXP.OS recovery is highly recommended and should be used always.

  1. Read the Changelog!
  2. Keep an eye on the Automation channel
  3. Always do a Backup!
  4. Using Magisk hide? Undo the hiding of Magisk before upgrading
  5. Download ( Pro / Slim ) the latest release for your device and flavor (for Pixels: choose “OS zip”)
  6. Verify the build Signature and hash sum
  7. reboot your device into recovery and select Apply update -> Apply from ADB
  8. use adb sideload AXP.OS.zip to flash the update

Via fastboot (last resort)

Caution

This method skips any signature validations and will fully overwrite an existing system without any further checks (other than obvious ones like if the device is matching etc).

It is highly recommended to check if the checksum hash is valid before flashing such a factory zip and compare it not just with the one from the download site but also from the automation channel.

If there is a factory zip for your device available you can use this one to flash it via fastboot like described in the Installation guide of your device but beware:

⚠️
you will loose all your apps and settings as it will factory reset.

If there is a need for a flashable one without factory reset let us know.

  1. Read the Changelog!
  2. Keep an eye on the Automation channel
  3. Always do a Backup!
  4. Download ( Pro / Slim ) the latest release for your device and flavor (choose “Factory zip”)
  5. Verify the build Signature and hash sum
  6. reboot your device into fastboot mode
  7. flash the Factory zip:
    • when on Windows, type: flash-all.bat
    • when on Linux, type: ./flash-all.sh
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