# PixelOS 16.2 for Poco F8 Pro

Case study by [Eoin Villarin](https://amvprosox.com/about). Android · Custom ROM, 2026, Role: ROM Developer & Maintainer. Canonical: https://amvprosox.com/case-studies/pixelos-poco-f8-pro

An unofficial PixelOS 16.2 build for the Poco F8 Pro and Redmi K90 (annibale) on Android 16. It brings the Google Pixel experience, with Pixel apps, wallpapers and Live effects built in, plus init_boot and OrangeFox for a simple install.

## Key results

- **16.2** PixelOS version
- **2** Phones supported
- **May 2026** Security patch
- **0** Extra GApps needed

## The challenge

Many Poco F8 Pro and Redmi K90 owners want the Google Pixel look and features (Pixel launcher, Pixel wallpapers, Google apps out of the box) without HyperOS. PixelOS had no build for annibale.

The build had to include Google apps, pass a clean setup with Pixel Setup, and stay easy to flash, including the init_boot image the phone needs.

## The solution

I compiled PixelOS 16.2 on Android 16 for annibale and released it on June 5, 2026 with build number PixelOS_annibale-16.2-20260605-1311 and the May 1, 2026 Android security update. Google apps, Pixel wallpapers with Live effects, the Pixel style Wallpaper and style picker and Google Play system updates all work out of the box.

The download folder has the ROM, OrangeFox recovery and the init_boot image, and the install guide walks through every step. I posted it in my Telegram project group with screenshots and known issues so testers could report bugs.

## Build details

- ROM: PixelOS 16.2 (Unofficial), Android 16
- Devices: Poco F8 Pro and Redmi K90 (annibale)
- Released: June 5, 2026
- Build number: PixelOS_annibale-16.2-20260605-1311
- Android security update: May 1, 2026
- Kernel: 6.6.77 (android15-8)
- Google apps: included
- Required firmware: HyperOS 3 global

## Features

- Pixel launcher look with Google search bar and At a Glance weather
- Google apps preinstalled: Gmail, Photos, Chrome, Maps, Messages, Phone and Play Store
- Wallpaper and style picker with Live effects wallpapers and lock screen clock styles
- Pixel Setup for copying data from another phone
- Google Play system updates
- Material You Quick Settings with large toggles

## How to install (adb sideload)

- Reboot to bootloader and flash the OrangeFox recovery boot image (included in the download)
- Flash the included init_boot if needed
- Boot to recovery and format data
- Choose Apply from ADB
- On your computer run: adb sideload PixelOS.zip
- Reboot to recovery
- Reboot system

No separate Google apps package is needed. Back up first, because formatting data wipes the phone.

## Known issues and support

- Ultra HDR photos in the Aperture camera app
- Screen-off fingerprint unlock (SOFOD)

Report other bugs in my [Telegram project group](https://t.me/amvprosox_projects/64).

## Download

The ROM, OrangeFox recovery and init_boot are in a public Google Drive folder: [Download PixelOS 16.2 for Poco F8 Pro](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177yqRhCttJOBcsSwmgcBdoZXaV644_Du?usp=sharing).

Credits: ramshell688 for the device trees.

## Tech stack

Android 16, AOSP, PixelOS, Google Pixel Apps, Linux Kernel 6.6, OrangeFox Recovery, ADB, init_boot, HyperOS 3 Firmware