yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
IIRC, unlocked you can still get the OTA. Maybe even if rooted but you will lose root by installing it. If you have a custom kernel or rom you will not get the OTA.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 808phoneaddict:
Actually I think with the pixels, I think it your bootloader is unlocked that you don't get the updates...at least for mine (from Google and was on L build) once I unlocked it, I believe it wasn't going to update....
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
Could be. I'm going off of Nexus experience. Google. Always fixing what doesn't need to be fixed.

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Although, see post #109.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 808phoneaddict:
Well jus letting you know from experience, my update would download but never install. Going from personal experience
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] schwem:
Wrong, I got and installed the update to NDE63X from NDE63P all while unlocked without any issues. As long as you're not rooted and hadn't changed anything in the system if you were rooted at any point it will download and install updates with the bootloader unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 808phoneaddict:
O OK my mistake sorry for the bad info...totally forgot I was rooted at the time too
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Fate0n3:
Thanks to the OP for doing something like this for us less tech savvy people,. I will be buying the pro version tonight when I get off work. I have unlocked the bootloader but not want root so this will be a nice time to try it out. Also be nice to see if TWRP installation could be done with this software also.

Dang there seems to be an issue with the download server for root my goodness the night I finally have time to sit down and do all of this. I guess I could flash to a Google stock image since I am on verizon.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] a lawless a:
Is the toolkit allowing us to install twrp yet?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] markp99:
What is a reasonable expected re-boot time?

I unlocked and rooted my Pixel XL using the toolkit, without apparent issue or complaint. After the expected ~2 re-boots, the phone is now sitting at the spinning ball

animation. Been about 5-10 minutes so far. Feeling a bit too long at this point.

/donated
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] old_fart:
.

My 'guess' is that ten minutes is too long, but give it another ten to be sure . . .

.

Did you try powering it all the way 'off'' and back up again yet ?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] markp99:
Thanks once again old_fart. :)

This is my second run thru now. Looks like the same result.

Got to about 30 min initially and punted and flashed back to stock. Thus my question (other thread) about NDE63X firmware. That's what my phone reported and toolkit detected.

I am about to punt once more and look for an alternate path to root.

Thanks again!

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Success via temporary TWRP recovery, installed SuperSU 2.78 SR4.

Rebooted in a few seconds. Rootcheck confirmed.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Fate0n3:
I had the same issue when trying to root, I am bootloader unlocked. I tried 3 times through this toolkit all three times ended up with this happening and having to go back and flash a stock image to get my device back. I am not sure what is going on with it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] papstar:
I too am having the same issue.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] dirtdigginjoe:
I was able to avoid a full wipe by doing the "sideload Google OTA update" option in the toolkit while the phone was sitting in Fastboot mode. Once it installed, it rebooted right away with the SuperSU app installed (but not rooted). Going to manually install TWRP and SuperSU and see what happens. Hopefully this helps get you guys back into the OS at least..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
Can we flash the latest update just released? Next Google Pixel update adds raise-to-wake, double-tap-to-wake http://www.androidcentral.com/next-google-pixel-update-adds-raise-wake-double-tap-wake
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] papstar:
fastboot boot twrp_img_name.img

Install supersu zip

Reboot
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] john7760:
Add me to that list as well. Tried 4 times and nothing but dancing balls.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] KeithGS:
Make it 5, having the same issue!

Any idea how to fix this guys?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 808phoneaddict:
What is your guys process exactly?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] KeithGS:
1. Boot loader unlocked

2. USB Debugging enabled, connect to PC, toolkit picks it up, follow the steps on screen, it reboots, sticks at the screen with the balls forever.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Derick60:
I had the exact same issue. Just dove in and installed TWRP and SR4, since it seems to be pretty stable at this point.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] john7760:
So you skipped the boot-to-root.img completely? Please share exactly what process you used to have root. Thanks
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jamiejames:
Just flash sr4 via twrp.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Derick60:
Exactly what Jaime said. Read read read. Follow the TWRP instructions EXACTLY and follow the SR4 instructions EXACTLY. Don't try to use the tool to install TWRP, though. Unless it's been activated, it won't work. Rooting the November builds without TWRP hasn't worked for many people.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] john7760:
I thank you both. I'm now rooted just fine doing just what you said. I'm on a Mac so things always more interesting lol. Happy Thanksgiving!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Fate0n3:
Thanks for the updates I have been wanting to do TWRP but been holding off until it more stable I have read quite a few post about abnormal data usage and a few other bugs has all of those been ironed out?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wardawgmalvicious:
Hello all,

I've been periodically following the thread, I don't have my Pixel yet. Its on the way being shipped to Japan, but I'm just wondering how difficult it is to use the toolkit? I've only rooted one other phone myself, the OnePlus Three with the toolkit available on another thread and that took almost no skill whatsoever, even had a YouTube video for dummies.

Any input would be appreciated.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] doubleho:
a few people in the pixel thread had bootloop ,I m one of them ,I ended up returning to stock and root using the method provided by chainfire ,I think the toolkit needed to update to root the phone

things like unlocking bootloader and returning to stock is working fine

by the way ,is pixel officially released in Japan now? I am from Hong Kong and there's no news about the offical release date here ,so I had to get the US version
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wardawgmalvicious:
Ah ok, I guess I'll look that way and see if I'm capable of rooting that way. I've read a little bit on it and read it was different rooting the Pixel versus past Android phones.

And no, I had a Pixel shipped to home in the States and activated with Project Fi, and now its en route to me. I haven't really read about other places getting the Pixels yet. I would've preferred the international version, but it was missing the two other CDMA bands I would've liked when I am in the States.

Appreciate your reply.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 808phoneaddict:
Hey I h;ave a general question:

I like to unlock my bootloader, root, flash stuff, etc...obviously i been participating in this forum for awhile now, but was wondering, what kind of computer systems are you guys using? i post this in this thread because if I was to upgrade my computer (current one is from 2006), I would want to make sure i can run this toolkit.

Especially to install adb/fastboot drivers, and to do things....

any suggestions? New Windows, Linux, Dont tell me about Mac because I wont buy that ever (too expensive)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wase4711:
this type of post really doesnt belong in a development thread, it belongs in general or Q & A
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 808phoneaddict:
i guess youre right, i dont know how to move it. moderators can move it if they feel fit. i guess i was thinking that i just want to know how well this toolkit will work on Linux and Windows operating systems and thats why i put it here...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wase4711:
it works great with windows 10, that much i know..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 808phoneaddict:
thanks even that i was wondering about because there are some cheap new windows laptops around and on sale...

also on sale tho is stuff like chromebook and android based ones i think....?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wase4711:
as long as there is a usb and adb driver for the OS you are thinking about, it should work just fine

this toolkit is not a really a heavily GUI driven interface, so you dont need much processing power/RAM for it to work properly
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
I just wish in knew how to enlarge the font on my laptop for this app. Super tiny compared to other apps.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pTeronaut:
It's using the standard Command line interface (CMD.exe).

With the Toolkit open,

Click on the Icon in the left of the window's Titlebar.

Click on 'Properties' (for a one time change)

Change the settings in the 'Font' tab to your liking.

Click 'OK'

You'll have to make the changes more than once per session, tho'
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
How does one update root? Did the put root file in folder hit OK and file just disappears. Then says folder not found. Just want to fling laptop out the window
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NeoFL:
I know this is a dumb question, But to use boot-to-root.img, Where is "root\GooglePixelXL" is it on the phone or on my PC?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Derick60:
On your PC under "Unified Toolkit"
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NeoFL:
Thank you Very much! :)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Sorry for the absence I have been in hospital for the last week. I will be updating the device modules in a bit with custom recovery added (enabled via the build selection screen) and root via custom recovery. I have been working on the updates on my laptop (since theres not much else to do in hospital) so please let me know of any bugs so I can fix them right away.

Just wanted people to know I haven't abandoned the threads and im back home now so should be able to get back to work as normal.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Jur1nator:
Whish you a good recovery! :)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] chuna004@hawaii.rr.com:
Take care of your health first!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mazubo:
Best wishes [MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION] !
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ANTHONY81L:
hope you feel better man. whenever you get around to replying, i cant seem to sideload any ota's. its sees my device up until i get into stock recovery. i even have this issue with adb also. it says something like no device found (null) or something similar. any advice?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Silly question but have you installed drivers and updated the Toolkit to the latest version to make sure adb is up to date?

Have you looked at the device manager with the device connected to check which drivers have been installed?

You may find something useful *HERE*

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Update Available for Google Pixel XL device module 1.0.9 [ALL USERS]

Changelog:

+Added TWRP custom recovery [alpha2] flash routine [enabled from build selection screen]

+Added root via custom recovery routine with instructions

+Enabled flashing stock recovery routine [will flash stock boot aswell]

+TWRP OpenRecoveryScript routines can be enabled via main menu options 4,5,5

+Rooting Screen can be switched between standard/cfautoroot via options 4,5,1

+Added lots of small bug fixes and other stuff for Pixel/PixelXL devices

NOTES:

1.As twrp custom recovery is still in alpha build it is not enabled by default. To enable all the custom recovery options you need to type enablerecoveryimnotstupid from the build selection screen (after selecting your working device). This will enable all the custom recovery options permanently and will not have to be done again.

2.Also I have addded an option in the rooting options to enable openrecoveryscript options. If anyone does want to enable these options to test if openrecoveryscript works with twrp-alpha2 just select options 4,5,5 from the main menu. Please let me know if it works.

3.If you enable custom recovery options then the rooting menu will switch to the standard menu (without cf-boot-to-root). IF you want to switch back to the cf-boot-to-root menu options (or between the 2 screens) just select options 4,5,1 from the main menu.

I spent a lot of hours doing these updates. If you find it useful please consider upgrading to the Pro/Ultimate version as it helps me out a lot and allows me to keep working on Toolkit updates. Thanks.

Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified there is an update available and can auto update. SIMPLE.

Non Pro users have a few extra steps.

1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.

2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)

3. VERY IMPORTANT!! Select option 62 to update the Toolkit base to the latest version 1.5.6 (adb/fastboot fixes)

4. Select the device (google pixel xl) from the list

5. Type y or yes to delete the existing module files and settings for the device

6. Restart the Toolkit, select the device and new module files will be downloaded/installed

If you want to donate to a device project please do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy, Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Fate0n3:
Good sir hope you are recovering well and all is well. Please read up we will be here when you get your rest and health back.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] humdrum2009:
Was in hospital also Mark, no fun but the Dilaudid was all that.

Thanks for the update lol.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
If anyone has tested the new recovery, root or openrecovery options can you please leave some feedback (whether it works/whats wrong) as I don't have the device to test on.

Thanks, Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Jur1nator:
Just bought your toolkit to say thanks for the amazing work you are doing for us lazy people that don't want to have to deal with lots of adb stuff :D
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
Used the Pro version to unlock the bootloader yesterday. Today took the NMF260 OTA. Tomorrow plan to load TWRP. Is everyone ready to RROMM - BLE??

Thanks, Mark, for this tool.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
Will this dl the Dec update? My current minimum adb isn't working just says waiting for any device. But this to kit is working it seems.. update tool kit isn't working with bootloader. Get same message waiting for any device after it reboots into bootloader command. Tried redoing USB drive nothing. Ran the toolkits check passed adb but failed on bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] a lawless a:
Same question does the toolkit have the latest OTA update?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
When I installed TWRP this afternoon the new build NMF260 was not listed. I took the OTA while still stock and then I used "any build" and TWRP installed flawlessly.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
D'oh!

Unfortunately, my brain wasn't working flawlessly (or at all) I had intended to install Elemental X and then a Substratum theme once I was rooted. I got interrupted several times and ended up installing the theme to the stock kernel. I just realized what I had done when reboot got stuck on the dancing balls. Any way to back out of this without unrooting and going back to stock? ?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] a lawless a:
Just donated to say thanks. Now I can't wait for the next update to get December's patch
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
You are having problems with running commands in fastboot mode? Have you checked drivers are installed properly in the Device Manager? Minimal adb does not have the latest adb/fastboot to work with the google pixel devices but as long as you have the Toolkit base 1.5.6 it will always keep you updated with the latest files.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Update Available for Google Pixel XL device module 1.1.1 [ALL USERS]

Changelog:

+Added Support [including root] for Android 7.1.1 NMF26O build

+Added above STOCK firmware AND OTA images to download/flash directly from Toolkit using option 9,1 [firmware download/flash] or 10,1 [ota download/sideload]

+Updated adb/fastboot files to latest revision r25.1

+Updated root procedures for better control

NOTE1: To permanently enable all the custom recovery options you need to type enablerecoveryimnotstupid from the build selection screen

NOTE2: To enable openrecoveryscript options select options 4,5,5 from the main menu

NOTE3: Rooting Screen can be switched between standard/cfautoroot via options 4,5,1 from the main menu

I spent a lot of hours doing these updates. If you find it useful please consider upgrading to the Pro/Ultimate version as it helps me out a lot and allows me to keep working on Toolkit updates. Thanks.

Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified there is an update available and can auto update. SIMPLE.

Non Pro users have a few extra steps.

1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.

2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)

3. VERY IMPORTANT!! Select option 62 to update the Toolkit base to the latest version 1.5.6

4. Select the device (google pixel xl) from the list

5. Type y or yes to delete the existing module files and settings for the device

6. Restart the Toolkit, select the device and new module files will be downloaded/installed

If you want to donate to a device project please do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy, Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
Yep all was fine till I updated the tool kit. It showing I don't have the bootloader driver and it won't won't let me install it. I've deleted everything and even started fresh .when I tried manually to add bootloader driver I get this message.

an interactive window station.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Have you tried using the tools in option 2 of the Main Menu (drivers screen) to uninstall the drivers properly so you can reinstall the google drivers?

Im not quite sure what you mean by "don't have the bootloader driver" as the Toolkit will not uninstall any drivers when used but you could also try downloading the toolkit again and reinstall to make sure you have all the needed files.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
Yes tried everything
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] deuce_biggins:
FYI, Minimal ADB and Fastboot works fine with Pixels, I've used it for my Google OTA images every time they're released (I don't use Factory Images just the Full OTA Images)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69610067&postcount=601
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Must be the other adb/fastboot installer I was thinking about. Sorry minimal adb :)

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
What version of Windows are you running?

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
Windows ten
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Is your windows account set with Admin rights? I just did a quick google search for the error and got a lot of pages with possible answers such as *THIS* one. Best solution was to disable system restore and disable any AV program and try installing the driver again. If that doesn't work look on google for other solutions.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
Ok I'll give that a shot thanks