Smart 5G (from ArrowOS)

• Disable 5G in battery saver mode: When the device enters battery saver mode, Smart 5G automatically switches off 5G connectivity. This helps to reduce power consumption and extend battery life during low-power situations.

• Disable 5G when not on mobile data (such as Wi-Fi): When the device is connected to Wi-Fi or any non-mobile data network, Smart 5G intelligently turns off 5G to avoid unnecessary battery drain. It ensures that 5G is only used when the device is on a mobile data network.

• Disable 5G on non-active data sim: For devices with dual SIM functionality, Smart 5G recognizes which SIM is actively used for data and enables 5G only on that particular SIM. For the non-active data SIM, it disables 5G to save battery and optimize network usage.

GMS and Face Unlock:

• Switched to partner GMS (Google Mobile Services) to improve overall stability.

• Switched to AOSPA's face unlock implementation, providing much faster and more reliable face recognition.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the launcher in light mode would still display dark search results, ensuring a consistent and visually pleasing experience.

• Addressed a bug where the wallpapers section would not open from the home screen, allowing you to customize your device's look effortlessly.

• Fixed a rare issue where two status bars would display, eliminating any potential visual clutter.

• Made improvements to Pitch Black mode, refining the dark theme experience for better readability and aesthetics.

• Fixed an issue where Google battery widget does not update

July Patch Update

July patches have been merged along with a few minor fixes including:

• Updated the default wallpaper to the leaked Pixel 8 licorice dark wallpaper

• Force enabled the precise/approximate location toggle

• Fixed an issue with translations where the reboot text was in Spanish

• Re-imported the 720p and 1440p bootanimations for the devices that use it

We hope you enjoy these updates and enhancements as much as we enjoyed working on them. Your support and feedback are essential in making PixelOS better with each release.

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We have new wallpapers from our designer matching the theme of this update, find them on our wallpapers page.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and improvements in the coming months!

The PixelOS Team