CalyxOS A17 initial full test pass: bluejay (Pixel 6a)

This checklist covers device testing for major Android version updates, QPR updates, or full device validation for a clean CalyxOS install.

How to use this template:

  • Work through each section systematically, checking off items as you test
  • Add additional test steps as needed based on your specific hardware
  • For any issues or bugs found, comment them directly under this issue with relevant logs or screenshots
  • Mark items as N/A if not applicable to your device (for example, no NFC or fast charging)
  • Document any device-specific quirks or workarounds in the "Known Issues + Notes" section

Installed from:

  • OTA
  • Device flasher
    • Version: 1.2-16-ge4e778a
    • Computer OS: Linux Mint

Device information

Major Android version, including QPR: 17

CalyxOS version: 8.0.0.0

Security patch level: 09-01-2026

Kernel version: 6.1.157-android14

  • Build is signed with CalyxOS production keys

Boot & System

  • No bootloop
  • Boot time reasonable
  • Recovery accessible
  • Fastboot/bootloader accessible
  • CalyxOS boot animation and logo as expected
  • Setup Wizard
    • Boots to SuW
    • Can install apps on Apps page
    • microG Google Services compatibility is on by default
    • microG Push Notification Support is on by default
    • microG Network Location is on and by default and selections are working
    • You can install apps in one click at the end of SuW
    • SuW completes without errors

Verify the build

  • Verify the build information in Settings > About phone matches details above
  • CalyxOS version correct
  • Security patch level correct
  • Kernel version correct

For battery tracking (once booted and enabled)

Current battery level: 96% UTC Time:

Display + Navigation

  • Brightness level manual adjustment
  • Adaptive/auto-brightness
  • Auto-rotate screen
  • Refresh rate, 60 standard (120 Smooth Display enabled*)
  • Caffeine (Quick settings tile)
  • Screen timeout (Settings > Display)
  • No flickering or other visual problems
  • Lock screen
    • Lock screen privacy: all, none, sensitive content when unlocked
    • Scramble lock screen PIN (Settings > Security & Privacy > Device Unlock > Screen lock (PIN) Gear)
    • Launcher, navigation, and app switcher
      • 3-button navigation: back, home, overview
      • Gesture navigation: all gestures work (just try each a few times)
      • Search for apps
      • Pause app
    • Home screen:
      • Add/remove apps
      • Add/remove widgets
      • Change wallpaper

Cellular

  • SIM card (or eSIM) detected
  • Mobile Data
    • Network strength: -90 dBM 50 asu
    • Speedtest: 275 Mbps DL, 497 Mbps UL
  • Private Dialer
    • Call (make, receive)
    • Helplines
      • Helplines are present
      • Dialed helpline does not appear in call logs
      • Regular calls are indicated as "not private" (yellow banner)
      • Signal is suggested
  • VoLTE*
  • Text Messages / SMS (send, receive)
  • MMS (send, receive)
  • Wifi calling (if carrier supports)*
  • Emergency calls
    • No need to call, just test Dialpad accepts input from Lockscreen > Emergency

Wi-Fi

  • Wi-Fi on/off
    • Speedtest: 125 Mbps DL, 737 Mbps UL
  • Wi-Fi timeout (Settings > Network & Internet > Internet > Network Preferences)
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
    • Speedtest: 100 Mbps DL, 50.7 UL
  • Wi-Fi MAC non-persistent randomization (Settings > System > Other options)

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth on/off
  • Bluetooth timeout
  • Pairing with a device for the first time
  • Successful repairing with known device
  • File transfer
  • Tethering

NFC + USB

  • NFC on/off
  • USB file transfer to computer
  • USB data tethering to computer
  • USB restrictions: charge only on first boot, after first boot when locked

Audio

  • Device sounds (ringtones, notifications)
  • Device vibration
  • Speaker playback
  • Earpiece (during calls)
  • Headphone jack*
  • Bluetooth audio, both calls and media playback
  • Microphone access on/off
  • System microphone (test with recording)
  • Microphone timeout

Camera

  • Camera photo, front/back
  • Camera video, front/back
  • Camera QR scan
  • Zoom in/out
  • Flash
  • Camera access on/off
  • Camera timeout
  • Redact location when sharing (Settings > Security & Privacy > More security & privacy)

Sensors & Biometrics

  • Fingerprint scanner (add fingerprint, unlock lock screen)
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity sensor

Location

  • Location (on/off)
  • Maps navigation, tiles
  • Location accuracy acceptable
  • Assisted GPS is enabled by default (Settings > Location)

Firewall

  • App-specific: allow background network access
  • App-specific: allow Wi-Fi data
  • App-specific: allow mobile data
  • App-specific: allow VPN data
  • Network access is off for newly installed apps when enabled (Firewall > Settings)

Notification

  • Use notification history is turned off by default (Settings > Notification)

Apps

  • Can install an app from Aurora Store
  • Can install an app from F-Droid

Performance

  • No significant lag in the UI
  • Apps are responsive at launch
  • Multitasking smooth, switching between apps is quick
  • No random freezes
  • No excessive heating during normal use
  • Battery drain acceptable (note screen-on time)
  • Standby drain acceptable (< 2-3%/hr)
  • Battery charging control: limit, schedule (Setting > Charging control > Charging mode)
  • Fast charging

Work profile

  • Set up Work profile (via system app "Work Profile")
  • Cross-profile sharing for Work Profile Settings (Settings > Passwords & accounts > Work tab)
    • Copy a file to a work profile
    • Copy a file from a work profile
    • Share a file to a work profile
    • Share a file from a work profile

Private space

  • Set up private space (Settings > Security & Privacy > Private space)
Edited by Nick Reuter