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[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Update Available for Google Pixel XL device module 1.1.3 [ALL USERS]

Changelog:

+Added alternative method when flashing stock system image if default method fails

+Added OTA flash procedure option. If custom recovery flashed, will flash to stock

+Fixed OTA flash reboot selection crashing toolkit

+Bug fixes

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

4. Select the device (google pixel) 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] Jaybot:
I just rooted this sucessfully to unlock and root my XL (did not install custom recovery) and now I want to unroot it so I can install snapchat and login, and then reroot it. How do I do this?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
AFAIK you can install snapchat on a rooted phone.

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Google it there are lots of videos on how to use snapchat with rooted devices.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Update Available for Google Pixel XL device module 1.1.5 [ALL USERS]

Changelog:

+Added Support [including root] for Android 7.1.1 NMF26Q 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 TWRP Recovery to RC1 build and removed useage restrictions

+Updated Start Screen [added future devices and added disable server ping option]

NOTES:

1. I have added 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-RC1 just select options 4,5,5 from the main menu. Let me know if it works.

2. To switch back to the cf-boot-to-root menu options (or between the 2 root selection 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 with updates/fixes

4. Select the device (google pixel) 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] GillRigged:
Hmm, do you think this toolkit could help me in my situation?

Lovely. Just got my PXL 128GB yesterday and I have been screwing around just to check it out before I unlock the bootloader and root it. I downloaded everything I that I would need (which isn't much) and attempted to use dePixel8 which kept failing. I noticed that the screen would shut off before it would attempt to boot into the bootloader. Perhaps it's some Verizon attempt at sabotaging the process. Idk but by manually booting into the bootloader at the right time I was able to get it to work. <br />

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Okay. Success. I then was looking at downloading the latest image file when it dawned on me that I should be able to take the OTA that's waiting in my notifications. Again, success and now time for rooting. Need I say more? I used Chainfire's Root for Pixel (XL)/SuperSU v2.78 SR2 from October 29yh. Smfh ? Now it won't boot up and even when I try to flash the factory image NMF260 it fails. <br />

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How stupid is that? I should have known better but I was somewhat preoccupied with binge watching some shows at the same time. My SDK was pretty outdated (I think v1.16) so I completely uninstalled it and installed Minimal ADB & Fastboot but flashing the factory image still fails.<br />

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The PXL acts like it wants to start but it's stuck at the boot animation and never makes it into the OS. Anyone have any ideas??<br />

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[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Kookitza:
Hi Mark :)

There is a problem with updating to 1.1.5...

After updating tru the tool the window is close and open but the tool stays at 1.1.4 and trying to update itself all over again in a loop.

Can you check that?

10x :good:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] GillRigged:
Ultimate mode donation made. ðŸ˜‰ðŸ‘
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Jaybot:
Which requires Xposed, and isn't supported yet from what I've seen so far.

You can install, but not login.

So anyone able to be helpful and let me know why this toolkit won't let me unroot? It says disabled in the menu.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
I was in a hurry this morning and forgot to update the version number before compiling the config file. V1.1.5 all working now.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
The unroot script needs custom recovery enabled which you can do from the build selection screen on 1.1.3 or it is enabled by default on 1.1.5. It won't unroot the device on Android 7.1 though I think as it is a systemless root and the unroot script was made for system mode root. You can unroot by reflashing the stock firmware image and select not to format userdata so your system will not be wiped.

There are lots of methods on youtube to fix the snapchat login fail on rooted devices which do not require xposed. I haven't tried any of them as I don't use snapchat.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] GillRigged:
I can happily report that this Toolkit fixed my boot fail/corrupt partition issue. Money well spent. Thank you, Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Glad it helped and thanks for supporting the Toolkit.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
Had to use a different 2.79 root zip but all of good now. Thanks
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Kris Nelson:
I've been meaning to pop over to give my kudos (for what it's worth lol) on your toolkit.. I've never been a fan of toolkits but yours is awesome.. It's a learning tool as well..

I've already recommended it to several users for their Pixels and bought my lifetime upgrade.. :)

Thanks for all your work!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] v2.2v:
Rooting this phone scares me. Just seems like there are a lot of things to remember. Obviously not like the Nexus. Do I have to worry about bootA or bootB when rooting or installing TWRP with this toolkit?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wase4711:
"when in doubt, don't"

If rooting scares you, dont do it
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Kris Nelson:
If you read and follow directions you'll be fine.. the toolkit does flash both A and B

But i must agree, if you are nervous.. Just wait until you have educated yourself enough and you are comfortable..

The most important thing is learning what to do should a problem arise..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] yankeesfan714:
Why is there a warning about relocking the bootloader? Is it not a good idea? I was going to root but decided against it and would rather lock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sass86:
The warning about the bootloader lock is because using unofficial firmware can have issues that brick your phone. If you lock the bootloader with such a firmware you are essentially cutting off pathways to restore your phone. It's just safer to leave it open while using custom ROMs for that reason.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] yankeesfan714:
OK, so me being on stock unrooted rom from T-Mobile I should be OK?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jamiejames:
If your system is modified in any way it sometimes will brick the device. I've seen unmodified device's brick. It's just not a safe thing to do. I highly recommend not doing it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sass86:
If it is the original firmware your phone came with and you haven't altered the recovery or kernel. Locking it should have no ill effects.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] dmb219:
There's a post in the guides & news section from [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] that everyone should read. It's a sticky, easy to find. He's been an asset to this community for a long time. Relocking works if you are 100% stock but anything less than 100% will not end well. I unlocked then relocked early on after a complete restore of a factory image just to do it. No point to it though unless you want to sell the phone as you bought it. Ha ha, guess I'm slow on the draw here, lots of replies, but that's good.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] guigadourado:
I unlocked my device and tried to root it, but it doesn't work. Any specific step? Am I missing something?

Sorry if there's something written somewhere and I didn't see it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wardawgmalvicious:
I feel the same, I'm going to wait awhile until I understand it more and everything is more stable.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] aholeinthewor1d:
Same
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] lupokkio:
If i want to change recovery on my pixel xl using the tool i must pay??? Because the option is not avaiable
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Can you be more specific about what exactly didn't work. I don't have the device so rely heavily on detailed feedback to fix any problems.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Which device module version are you using? And which recovery are you trying to change to? You can always use option 12 to flash a boot/recovery image to the device whether you are a supporter of the Toolkit or not. If you are talking about twrp recovery then read my update posts to see how to update to the latest version. If you want to change versions you can copy the recovery version you want to the recovery/GooglePixelXL folder (.img and .zip files) then rename them to the versions that are already in that folder (overwriting the originals) and select the flash twrp recovery option 6,3. I may add the option to flash different versions if users want that.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Sorry I have not posted the past few days I have been on holiday but im back now.

Can anyone please report about TWRP RC1 (Is it installing properly. Is it working). Users on dees_troy's thread were having problems but im not sure whether they were coming from alpha2 and whether the problems were with twrp or with rooting. If there are problems using RC1 to root I can revert the Toolkit back to alpha2 for now until the build is more stable.

Also the Toolkit is set to use the latest root version. that means for a few days the Toolkit selected 2.79 stable over 2.78SR5 beta (which was mainly for pixel fixes). The beta is up to 2.79SR1 now so Im hoping any problems with root should be fixed.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
The Toolkit does do its best to do the worrying for you and give you more confidence to do things. When you install twrp the Toolkit walks you through everything. Twrp is installed to both slots and I believe the root patches both boot slots. Just follow the instructions and read whatever the Toolkit displays (it's put on there for a reason) and there shouldn't be any problems.

As long as the bootloader is unlocked you can recover from nearly any problem, just like the nexus line.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Why did you have to use a different file and which 2.79 root zip did you use? Did it not download properly, or just not work?

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] moosc:
It didn't root the unit. Did some digging since it seemed was hit miss on TWRP, but chain linked a zipped and it worked the first time.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
There was a conflict for a bit between TWRP and the rooting methods. It wasn't your toolkit. And the new version from Chainfire fixes the issue.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MArtyChubbs:
Thanks Mark for the tool I am a professional subscriber for the pixel XL and a noob using your tool. I only have 32 gigabytes of storage and when I do a backup I don't have enough space to backup my data partition. So I have been using OTG backups onto a flash drive. Can your tool help me with this or am I stuck do an OTG backups to a flash drive. I would like to backup to my PC and save nothing on my internal storage. Again thanks for your hard work and Merry Christmas
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
Thank you, Mark for your toolkit. It's a breeze to use. (Much better than the Windows phone registry edits we used to deal with. Although some of your best work was for that system.) After using your toolkit to install TWRP RC-1 and root with SU 279 I have now used it to return to stock, unrooted NMF26o. Phone was overheating with custom kernels and mods and I had either severe drain or severe lag. Back on stock, battery drain is gone and performance is back to Snappy. Once again, thank you!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Manb:
Be aware that unlocking causes the phone to revert back to stock and wipe your settings.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Imotep95:
No. bs
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] aarnold0805:
So a little confused. Can Verizon models be unlocked?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] SyNiK4l:
As far as I know. No verizon models cannot be unlocked. It was said before release that they would be locked. Verizon always does everything they can to lock their phones.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Roll3r:
That's a new one!

I never connected my phone to a charger until *after* I unlocked the bootloader. I guess it must have charged to 100% overnight, connected to the pack-in charger, by magic or something...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Manb:
I only connected it to a NXET Type-C Charge Dock before I unlocked it but then after unlocking the charger directly from Google and the SONEic USB Type-C Charger that has been recommended as an alternative wouldn't charge. Both the Google and SONEic chargers/cables would not even power the phone. Although any crappy micro-usb with a usb-c converter attached would. When I then locked my device again, using this program, and plugged the chargers in again and they started charging right away. My phone was purchased from Google Fi.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] nitrox1:
Hi, I need a little run down here. I got my phone for Qualcomm 3 fast charging, USB-OTG, and for an unlocked bootloader, twrp, and custom Roms.

Are you telling me if I unlock via fastboot OEM unlock, I lose all the Qualcomm side of the charging? And can only normal USB charge?

Could this be added back as part of a kernel?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] evobyte:
Skip what's up with the updated version of your program for the pixel xl? It's not letting me even open the program? I can open the version for the Nexus 6p just fine.

For Windows 10
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Proyoyo:
My USB-PD fast charge is still working fine after I unlocked the bootloader
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Manb:
I thought I tried different outlets too but it might have been one outlet that was messing up while I was trying to figure out why it wasn't charging. I'll investigate again when I have time to wipe the phone.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flashback8:
Not true. I unlocked, and the supplied charger works just fine. The only problem I had was that, for some reason, my Mac doesn't seem to want to acknowledge the phone when it's running normally and plugged in. I had to switch to Windows to boot into bootloader mode (yeah, I know I can do it via VOLDN+PWR) and then, because Windows couldn't pick up the phone under Fastboot, go back to the Mac to do the actual unlock. (Might just be my gear, though. Every single Android device I've owned, going back to the G1, has had similar issues. Every. Single. One.)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Manb:
I verified that I'm still having problems with both chargers only after I unlock the bootloader. When it's locked the supplied charger from google and SONEic charger fail to charge my device.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stupidchicken03:
Hmm interesting. Guess I might hold out a bit longer for more to use it and see if anyone else has a charging issue.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] PseudoPsychosis:
Charges fine for me. Unlocked bootloader & Sharkey Kernel
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ridobe:
Same.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Firemedic:
Sounds like you may have a defective phone as others work fine after unlocking including mine. All chargers and cables providing rapid charging after unlock.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Manb:
Yeah... it's crazy since it works great while it's locked. Sounds like software more than hardware. Maybe I'm just testing when it's already charged so much that it doesn't display it charging.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] scloutkst:
I highly doubt the Verizon model will get unlocked. People knew I'm advance it would be locked. And everyone darn pixel in the world is unlocked. I just don't see it happening.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] CZ Eddie:
Sure would be nice if ya'll would take your Verizon bootloader talk over to the hundred other Verizon bootloader threads where it belongs.

Mskip, thanks for dropping your tool on us. Appreciate it. :good:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] lucky_strike33:
Check out [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]'s Tweet: https://twitter.com/jcase/status/791116565114605569?s=09
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] guigadourado:
I did the root process and it didn't work, I attached a screenshot with my build info
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
The Toolkit automatically updates all supersu root versions after selecting the working device so hopefully it shouldn't be a problem again.

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
I do miss windows mobile it was soo easy to mess around with :)

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sass86:
You can read through the OP's of the specific thing you'd like to do first. If it's still confusing I personally recommend the android toolkit in this forum. If you do end up using his toolkit, and find it helpful, donate and get the professional version. He updates the files as they come out and with different options and walkthroughs. Skipsoft toolkit in the development forum.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mjs2011:
Quick question. I'm in 7.1.1 on the Verizon variant. Does this tool unlock the bootloader without issues?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DaveHTC200:
I think you missed the boat if you're on 7.1.1 and Verizon!! I believe they patched any current ability to unlock the bootloader
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mjs2011:
Like ever?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DaveHTC200:
Possibly mate! I'm not sure if a new exploit is being looked at or not

You'll want to keep an eye here: http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-unlocking-discussions-t3484497/page173
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Bloodgod:
How long does does it normally take for android to reboot after root process? It's been about 15 minutes and all i'm seeing is the loading screen (multi-colored dots playing leap-frog)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DaveHTC200:
That's too long! Should be a few minutes if that
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Bloodgod:
Ok i figured it out i had to use an updated boot-to-root.img. After doing so my XL started up almost immediately and i installed busybox shortly after with the toolkit. FYI anyone getting stuck during root process like i did, make sure your toolkit and boot-to-root.img is updated
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mskip:
Are you using the latest version of the device module (v1.1.5 is the latest public version I think)? I did update the Toolkit boot-to-root link with a newer version after it was reported that it didn't work on newer builds. The latest version I have set is https://download.chainfire.eu/1011/CF-Root1/root-marlin-pixelxl.zip is that the one you used to root properly or did you find a newer version?

Mark.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kenshi08:
Hi, I just managed to root 7.1 using your latest toolkit. It works great! Was wondering if 7.1.1 is goin to be supported soon?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Jur1nator:
As far as I know it already is supported. You just have to chose the right build.