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Issue mounting Android Phone - udev rules? CalyxOS Install

Hello,

I am trying to flash CalyxOS on a Google Pixel 4a using my Artix machine. I'm having trouble with Artix finding the phone when plugged in via USB. lsusb does not show the device.

The install procedure recommends installing the package android-udev, but after looking at it, it seems this package requires systemd:

https://github.com/M0Rf30/android-udev-rules

I think the issue is that I need the right udev rules to identify the device. But, android-udev is only available in the AUR, which I don't have enabled at this time.

I'm running Artix on a 2015 MacBook Pro with runit. I can provide more information if required.

Re: Issue mounting Android Phone - udev rules? CalyxOS Install

Reply #1 –
Its in the Arch Linux community repo. I have it installed and it works. Turn on "usb debugging" on the phone before plugging in.    

Re: Issue mounting Android Phone - udev rules? CalyxOS Install

Reply #2 –
To add the community repo, install  the artix-archlinux-support package, and then follow the instructions to modify the pacman.conf

Re: Issue mounting Android Phone - udev rules? CalyxOS Install

Reply #3 –
Quote from: vaapicon – on
To add the community repo, install  the artix-archlinux-support package, and then follow the instructions to modify the pacman.conf

Thanks for this. I should've done this instead of asking the question, waiting for it to break...

I got the flashing to work correctly after this, so I really appreciate your help.

Re: Issue mounting Android Phone - udev rules? CalyxOS Install

Reply #4 –
I have CalyxOS on a pixel 4a-5g.  Its been working good.

Re: Issue mounting Android Phone - udev rules? CalyxOS Install

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I have CalyxOS on a pixel 4a-5g.  Its been working good.
Nice to hear I'm in good company. I completed the flash last night and my first impressions are all 10/10.

If I may ask - how are you managing backups/syncing from desktop to mobile? I see Calyx has a backup app, but I could also just mount it and rsync or something.

Re: Issue mounting Android Phone - udev rules? CalyxOS Install

Reply #6 –
I have a pixel phone. CalyxOS looks like a good replacement. I'm a little hesitant though. I know google sux in respecting users' privacy, but Android 12 is so smooth, almost at the same level with iOS.

Re: Issue mounting Android Phone - udev rules? CalyxOS Install

Reply #7 –
I setup nextcloud on a headless mini pc. I use it to sync the contacts and calendar , mainly, but also some photos and docs, occasionally.