It'd be nice to be able to get everything for install from Ubuntu's Synaptic Package Manager

normmmm

Hi Guys,
Well, you all won't be too impressed with me today. I fumbled around for an embarrassingly long time and got to where I rebooted the bootloader, but after that I didn't see any way I could downgrade my Pixel 3A phone to Android 9.

On my Ubuntu computer I have: the UBPorts Installer. Android Studio, adb, fastboot, sdk-platform-tools, and sdk-manager. And on both my Pixel 3A and computer I have Telegram installed. I did message someone on the UBPortsTelegram group, but I'm new to Telegram. I was hoping to be able to talk rather than write messages. I figure that would make it easy for someone to help me. I'm not really a phone person, I just like linux and would like my phone more if it were on my phone. Anyway, I think Telegram is using my username: norm.

At the end of my day trying to get things to work, I shut down things mid process, so there is the possibility that nothing will ever works again.

I'm going to try again tomorrow probably around 1:00 California time. I can read any helpful advice you want to give me, or I can listen and talk; I've got a pair of headphones.

Thank you for your time
Normmmm
or
norm

Moem

@normmmm said in It'd be nice to be able to get everything for install from Ubuntu's Synaptic Package Manager:

I didn't see any way I could downgrade my Pixel 3A phone to Android 9.

Sorry, I'm not a Pixel or even Android user, I don't have the experience to help you.

I did message someone on the UBPortsTelegram group, but I'm new to Telegram. I was hoping to be able to talk rather than write messages. I figure that would make it easy for someone to help me.

It's not. For most of us, chatting by writing and reading in the group is the easiest way. I see your messages there; hang in there, someone with experience may be around later to help you. Keep in mind that many of us are not in the same timezone as you are.

Lakotaubp

@normmmm I do not have access to a pc/laptop for a few days but are the links and instructions in the Preparatory Step section and below on the device page? https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/sargo
Edit: If you click on the link to the android version you need then go to the top of that page there are instructions on using the Android Flash Tool. Have a read through those it is the method I used and very quick when you get into it but have a read through first then take things slowly.

arubislander

@normmmm Maybe this video might help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdNGSdYCaDY

normmmm

@arubislander @Lakotaubp @messayisto @Moem @MrT10001

Hi All,
So, I went to https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/sargo , and to me it looks like my phone needs to have Android 9 installed before using my Pixel 3A phone to go to the following site indicated in the Preparatory step.

Preparatory step
For Pixel 3A at site:
https://developers.google.com/android/images#sargo
Make sure to revert to factory image PQ3B.190801.002

Or is reverting to factory image PQ3B.190801.002 the same thing as installing Android 9?

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arubislander

@normmmm said in It'd be nice to be able to get everything for install from Ubuntu's Synaptic Package Manager:

Or is reverting to factory image PQ3B.190801.002 the same thing as installing Android 9?

Correct. The referenced factory image is the Android 9 version that is mentioned. Did you take a look at the YouTube link I posted?

Lakotaubp

@normmmm To be extra clear the preparatory step will install the android9 version you need to install UT. You do not need tobe on android 9 to do the preparatory step.

normmmm

@lakotaubp @arubislander @MrT10001 @Lakotaubp @Moem

Hi Guys,
Google wasn't letting me sign into Google Play Services once I was at https://developers.google.com/android/images#sargo for version Android 9 otherwise known as image PQ3B/190801.002. Yes, I've saw the PQ3B/190801.002 page with the Google Play Services "sign in" at the top right corner of the phone, but No, I wasn't able to get it on my new Pixel 3A phone because as I just said I wasn't able to sign in. The reason may be because I do have a phone with an IMEI number that starts with 35 (arublislander info), or because Google doesn't like me using a NFC Yubikey. The reason may well be the latter reason because I was able to unlock the OEM. Anyway, I don't know what else to do. Probably I need to talk to Google, but I have never been able to do that very well. I basically just wanted a phone that I could learn more about Linux on, and use to text, and make an occasional call. A less expensive phone plan was going to be part of all this. I'm not a power user; I'm not really even a phone person. I wouldn't have been that hard to please. I wouldn't have been that critical of Ubuntu Touch on the Pixel 3A. Anyway, my problem is not your problem I do realize that. I will check back one more time, any help or suggestions you give me will be appreciated.

Thank you for your time
Normmmm

P.S. I uninstalled Telegram. I originally installed it because I heard the UBPorts Project manager (I think that was his title) mention it on a YouTube UBPorts kickoff conference video.

arubislander

@normmmm I don't understand.
Did you try to download the image on your phone's browser?
Please download the image to a computer. Or better yet, open the site on chrome. On a computer and use the flash link. Then follow the instructions.

Moem

@normmmm said in It'd be nice to be able to get everything for install from Ubuntu's Synaptic Package Manager:

P.S. I uninstalled Telegram.

Okay, if you don't want or need to get installation help on the UT Welcome group, that is your choice.

By the way, I can't help you, so it's okay to stop mentioning me.

Lakotaubp

@normmmm Please follow @arubislander's directions and use a laptop/pc to follow the links and download the correct android version and android flash tool.
Non of thiscan be done on the phone as it needs to be connected to the pc/laptop via a usb cable to flash the correct android 9.