Pixel Xpert Canary-456 Causes Bootloop on Android 16

This report details a bootloop issue encountered on a Google Pixel 8 Pro running stock Android 16 (BP2A.250605.031.A2) after installing Pixel Xpert canary-456.

**Issue Description**

A bootloop occurs immediately after device startup when Pixel Xpert canary-456 is installed.

**Steps to Reproduce**
1. Install Pixel Xpert canary-456 on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.
2. Reboot the device.

**Expected Behavior**

The device should boot normally and load the user interface without encountering a loop.

**Device Setup**

* Device: Google Pixel 8 Pro
* Android Version: Android 16 (BP2A.250605.031.A2)
* Magisk Version: 29.0
* Pixel Xpert Version: canary-456

**Logs**
(Please see the attached log files). The logs indicate a NullPointerException occurring in the Pixel Xpert code within the `systemui` module, specifically in the `sh.siava.pixelxpert.modpacks.systemui.StatusbarMods.m` method. This suggests that Pixel Xpert may be attempting to access a null object reference during the initial system UI initialization process, leading to the bootloop.

**Possible Solutions**

Investigate the potential source of the NullPointerException within Pixel Xpert's `systemui` module code.

Patch or modify the affected code to prevent the access of null object references.

Review and test the stability of the Pixel Xpert APK after any fixes are implemented.

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