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[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 93fuelslut:
Man I'm really thinking abt the pixel 2 xl myself.

If I was to flash elemental while on the June security patch is this the correct steps

Flash aroma

Reboot TWRP

Flash boot signer

Reboot system

Pure Nexus with SU currently
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] joetheshmo:
Boot signer was only necessary on May.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ffchampmt:
FYI - sometimes you end up in a "recovery bootloop" after you flash Elementalx with SU. All you need to do is reflash SU and it will boot to system.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 93fuelslut:
Glad you said that. I have bad luck with this phone. Have you tweaked anything for better battery?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ffchampmt:
Not really. Elementalx does a good job with battery to begin with and you can try and vary the governor and see what's best. With Xposed now working Greenify is an option, but honestly the battery life has been fine for me.

-edit- Greenify w/just root has gained me 30-45 min SOT in the last weeks.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
Since you are already modified I would flash stock boot first, especially if you are going to flash SU again. It may mess you up and automatically restore a backup of your boot.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 93fuelslut:
Thanks but I wanna try magisk instead of going back to SU.

I'll have to remember how I flashed a stock imagine. I can just boot to TWRP and flash the stock boot image instead of fast booting?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
Via fastboot. But you can probably skip that if you are going Magisk.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Juzman:
Take your time mate. Can't wait to see the EX thread on the 2XL forum though. :D
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jjlane86:
Any chance this Kernel allows frequency band locking capability? I have been scouring the interwebs for a way to lock in specific bands on my Pixel XL. Net Guru does not work with Oreo and is way overpriced even if it did.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sruel3216:
Any Pixel 2 xl plans for this kernel? I miss it. Using your app on the pixel 2 xl even though there is no kernel ;)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I'm working on it. I'm hoping to get back on track with speedy updates and all that in a couple weeks.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Update!!

Update for Android 8.1.0

Download:

ElementalX-3.00.zip

Changes:

-8.1.0 update

-December security patch
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sd_matto:
Getting error when install 3.00 on 8.1. "There is an internal problem with your Android installation. Please contact manufacturer". Order of install is 3.00, then Magisk 14.5. Error disappears when I revert to stock 8.1 kernel + Magisk 14.5. How do I provide logs?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I had that too. It's probably just Google trying to scare you for using a non-stock kernel. Everything works fine as far as I can tell.

Maybe the image needs to be signed again or something.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] グリッチ:
Some people are getting that error with flashing just magisk. Try flashing magisk through the app after flashing kernel in twrp.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jamiejames:
Delete
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
If you still have the bootloader, you can flash the factory images and it'll be fine. If you need more help, I suggest you make a thread in the Q&A section.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ukemochi:
I will do exactly that then, I appreciate your help on this. Ive used your kernel on many previous phones and never once had an issue, sucks this happened, user error.

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One last thing if you dont mind Flar, how are you able to bypass the bootloader and flash the image when the bootloader is locked?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] nbhadusia:
Makes sense. But you can't really flash any custom kernels without rooting can you?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jaythenut:
Yeah you can I was on ex before root was released:good: you just can't play about with it
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ANTHONY81L:
Great job. Question... Is there a way to implement a native clipboard like the ones used on Galaxy phones? Basically multiple copied texts in one place. Makes life so much easier

Not sure if this would be a kernel feature or a ROM feature.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sionicion:
I never use third party kernels, but I cannot for the life of me get mixer paths to increase headphone volume. So I flashed this kernel, I've played with some kernel apps from the play store but I can't find the sound settings in them or am I doing this wrong?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jaythenut:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.exkernelmanager&hl=en_GB

flar2 app works great
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ExcuseTheN00b:
For some reason since I have installed 0.05 my battery has taken a hit. I couldn't make it a full day yesterday without it having to take a charge. I wasn't on the phone anymore than I have normally been. Today, I left the phone on my desk at 92% and received a phone call that I ignored and the battery dropped to 89%. That was all within 5 minutes or less. I can not install betterbatterystats but I did install Wakelock detector and nothing really out of the ordinary is happening. The only thing I have done is changed the vibration of the phone in the settings. Was wondering if anyone else is having issues with the battery since the update. I did delete teslaunread and nova beta thinking that maybe they were causing it but doesn't look like it has resolved itself. I will probably try to reset the phone later tonight if it still drains quickly and also post my battery stats with how long it is awake.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jaythenut:
All good here I'm getting about 6 hours sot and lose 3%over night about 8 hours did you install a app after updating that could be the reason
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ExcuseTheN00b:
I lost 10% over night. Before I was getting 5+ hours SOT. I didn't install anything new up until today.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] scloutkst:
Followed directions in the OP to the Tee. Unless I missed something.... Is it normal for this process to wipe my phone? fastboot lfashed the kernel and fastboot booted the boot to root, and it wiped my phone. I didn't see mention of that. Now I have to spend another 90 minutes transfering all of my music back over. I'm starting to miss my SD card....
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ExcuseTheN00b:
Wakelock says it was held awake 32%. No other apps were installed since updated to 0.05. I did delete a few apps since last night to try to resolve but it dropped about 3% in a 5 minute period today with it sitting on my desk and ignoring a phone call. It hasn't dropped that much since. I will keep an eye on it today and use it normally and then check back tonight. It has to be an app that wasn't acting up before since everyone has had good results with this kernel.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I flashed the boot.img dozens of times and used the boot-to-root.img at least five times on each of my Pixel and Pixel XL, no problems yet.

I've heard of this happening to a few people while rooting, I don't know the cause. I know it's not caused by flashing a custom kernel, as custom kernels (at the moment) are simply providing a stock boot.img with a custom kernel binary. Flashing ElementalX makes no change whatsoever to the boot sequence or any other partitions on your phone.

I'm sure this will get sorted as we learn more about the phone, but in the mean time, backups are a good idea.

Your battery issues are not kernel related. Battery issues are never kernel related except in very rare circumstances.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ExcuseTheN00b:
OK thank you for the clarification. Also thanks for the awesome kernel! So glad I can turn vibration up now.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] scloutkst:
Thanks for the quick reply. I kinda figured it was something to do with the root script.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
To those for whom this happens, it would be good to recall the exact sequence and history of flashing things. There has to be some reason why it occurs. Seems to be pretty rare. I've probably flashed and re-flashed stuff more than almost anyone and it hasn't happened to me yet.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] scloutkst:
So I unlocked my bootloader and rooted the day chain fire released root. I setup my phone to my liking. Did nothing else. Decided to give your kernel a go today. Enabled USB debugging. Rebooted to bootloader. Fastboot flashed kernel to slot b which was active. Fastboot booted the boot to root image. The phone automatically restarted a few times and wiped the storage during the root manipulation. Showed the multicolor halo that said erasing device. And.... That was that. Setup phone. No root, but your kernel had flashed successfully. Rebooted again and fastboot booted the boot to root image again and root stuck. I should note the first time I rooted, I had to flash the root twice for it to stick as well.

I don't know if it's even possible, but could the firmware the phone is on make a difference. I'm on NDE63P. Also, grasping at straws here but I know the phones have NAND from different vendors and possibly slightly different storage controllers. My devices happens to have the Toshiba NAND, and not Samsung. Either way I'm thinking this is a root issue and not the kernel. So sorry for bothering you. Thanks for the great work.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] hypontic:
does anybody else have Bluetooth connection issues. i cant get my android wear watch or my car Bluetooth to stay connected. it will connect at first and then after a few minutes self disconnect.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I never mess with Bluetooth, this is probably something for Google to fix.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I used Magisk as well.

If anyone installs EX on an unrooted 8.1.0 system, let me know if that warning shows up.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] HACK3DANDR0ID:
Getting same error here...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] abuttino:
It has something to do with the dtbo partition.

I found this out after I went back into Magisk after a reboot. It said that the dtbo partition was patched. Rebooted again, sure enough, that error started again.

I didn't know what it was the first time, then did another flash of the full image, it disappeared. Then it came back right after that happened.

Best of luck to figure out how to fix that!

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] snovvman:
This is an excessive multi-quote... but I digress.

This post explains things.

Excerpt by [MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION]:

I'm seeing this on my Pix 2 and 2 XL. I've made my peace with it for now...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gverma1:
Did anyone try this using SuperSU 2.82SR5? I mean, clean flash of factory image, then TWRP, ElementalX, SuperSU. Is the error coming then also?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] HACK3DANDR0ID:
That was my next idea...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JakeDHS07:
I did and yes it is. It's some new check that Google added in 8.1 that's tripped with the kernel flash. However it doesn't seem to effect anything after you dismiss that screen. Similar to the bootloader unlocked nag that appears during every boot. Far as I'm concerned it's minor and if it can't be removed it can just be ignored.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] willl03:
That was fast, thanks Flar2!!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] krazekid7:
Is anyone able to mount a ntfs otg on the 8.1 kernel? It still says not compatible
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Use StickMount. Kernel support is there, but Android does not automatically mount
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] krazekid7:
Stuck mount isn't working. Keeps saying it's busy. I put the fuse file on the SD card too. Can you test this?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
The kernel only supplies the driver, mounting needs to be done by the user. Stick Mount usually works. I hate ES File Explorer, but it might mount it for you.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] krazekid7:
Es explorer works! Totally bloated but it works! Thank you!

Edit: it's only read :(
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kinetx:
i had the same issue - twrp wouldn't recognise my usb. so i booted back into android OS and had the OS format the usb to a format android liked, plugged the usb back into my pc and copied the files accross (windows will tell there's an error with the usb but just ignore it). rebooted back into twrp and it should then let you mount the usb. i'm using the adapter that came with my pixel xl.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JimSmith94:
I see that you replied from your Pixel 2 XL. Did you install it on there and does it work? I didn't think flar2 had it working on it yet.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Zwitterion:
Speaking of... Is there a way to remove that nag via a tweak to the bootloader or something? It's ugly.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JakeDHS07:
Not that I've seen. I just leave my phone on so I never see it. Less I have to reboot for an install/theme
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I don't see the big deal. I reboot my phone approximately once a month.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sapphirecoupe:
This kernel causes a boot loop with default settings. Is there anything specific about how it needs to be flashed?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JakeDHS07:
Make sure your flashing either SU or Magisk after. It requires root.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Zwitterion:
Really? With Magisk instability, I find a reboot occurs more often than that.

You are right, it isn't a big deal, but if it is tweakable (we are at XDA, after all), I'd like to tweak it!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] :
I'm flashing version 2.0.3 on Oreo 8.0 November security patch

Steps

Flash root

Flash kernel

Reboot

Am I supposed to flash magisk after ?

Reflash stock.img , flash kernel , flash magisk

Still won't boot just keeps rebooting

Flash stock reboot.img reboot

Flash magisk back to stock working fine

Can somebody help me to correctly flash kernel. Also another issue I'm on Ubuntu 16.04 all fastboot drivers are up to date but when I try to flash Oreo 8.1 it says fastboot to old and won't boot. Is my Ubuntu vesion to old thanks
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] liam_davenport:
Post kernel log if you're getting reboots
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] abuttino:
You are not supposed to flash the root before kernel, ever.

Flash the original boot.img first then follow my instructions I've given about 5 times on this thread

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] noidea24:
Quick question, what are the main differences between Android's power save and elementals manager power save?

Do you all run them in conjunction with each other, or prefer one over the other?

I'm pretty sure Android's default power save limits device performance (cpu/gpu as well as other things). so when I enable EK's power save, does EK's parameters override the defaults? Is there a conflict I should worry about? Or can I just Set them both to come on at 15%
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] :
I did I'm sorry u didn't read my post correctly and thoroughly I tried a both methods none work
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Rajaasim1980:
Hi guys

Would flashing this kernel will increase the ear piece volume of pixel Xl which is very low right now?

thanks
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] willl03:
Yes, in EX Kernel Manager you can adjust the volume
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] veskostoev:
Flashed on 8.1 no problems only after reboot says

,, problem with your device contact manufacturer,,

i don't know why.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Nevermindthelabel:
Read the last few pages. Happens with 8.1 and all custom kernels
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] veskostoev:
Yes thank you, but this is not a problem. Thank you for the people who support pixel.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] airmaxx23:
I'm on the Dec 8.1 update and have the kennel installed with the high brightness widget but there is about a 20-30 second delay from the time I press the widget until it changes and the screen brightness goes up. Any idea why this would be happening? There's actually the same delay when changing the brightness through the app.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I don't know, I can't think of a reason for that. It should be instant. Works perfectly on mine.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
Can hardly wait for this to happen for Pixel 2 XL. Need my High Brightness mode. (If that's possible.)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I don't know if hbm will be possible for the 2 XL. HBM works fine for the smaller Pixel 2, which has a Samsung panel that I'm familiar with. Taimen has an LG panel. I poked around with some commands and so far haven't been able to make it get brighter than highest brightness with stock.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ithehappy:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION]:

Hey mate sorry for asking this here, but what's your opinion on 8.1 final release? I was on 8.0 stock and it was damn perfect. But since fresh flashing 8.1 I see choppiness in lots of places including a lot of Google apps like Chrome, Maps, Photos even, frame drops, stutters etc., do you notice the same? 8.0 seems like a much better release in terms of keeping up close with 60 frames across UI.

I lost my backup and all to clean flash it anyway, but really saddened. I am talking about Marlin by the way.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
Bummer. I hope you can find something. Appreciate your efforts. [emoji3]
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TeriusPR:
Hey, I'm having an issue with my ex kernel features. In the manager app it disappeared de backlight dimmer and high brightness mode. I downloaded the HBW widget but it says not rooted or not compatible right after granting root permission via SU, kind of contradictory. Also I'm missing the gestures features in the app. It's like im missing something but i I don't know what! Does someone have an idea to fix this issue?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TeriusPR:
This is how it looks like
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tekno4ever:
Hey guys I want to move to an 8.0 or 8.1 ROM. Which ones are you using with ElmentalX?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Bryanx86:
Me too, lmk when you find one.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
You don't have elementalx installed
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 93fuelslut:
If I stream Pandora and Spotify via BT, what's the best for battery life for i/o scheduler and readahead buffer? I know streaming will kill your battery faster but just wanting to know of a better setup
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Rajaasim1980:
where is this setting in kernel manager for changing ear piece volume?

Update: No worry got it in sound

can someone tell me how much dB gain is safe for ear piece volume as maximum available gain is 18dB?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
That depends on the sensitivity of your earphones
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Rajaasim1980:
thanks for reply

I mean its on 0dB right now so is there any risk of damaging ear peice if put it on maximum gain
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
It's very unlikely to damage your headphones, I was thinking more about your ears. As long as you don't hear clipping, the headphones shouldn't be damaged.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Rajaasim1980:
Hahaha lol

I was actually talking about increasing ear piece volume for voice and internet calling . I have rooted XL only to install your kernel and kernel manager because I read in OP that it's increase ear piece volume which is very low for me and struggle to hear other side in noisy places. I noticed the gain in heaphone when increase it in kernel manager but ear piece volume did not got any gain after increasing the numbers from 0 to 18dB
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Johnnyp12:
Boot.img?

I am receiving a verizon pixel xl with an unlocked bootloader, soon.

Where would I find a boot.img file for flashing. Is it still necessary to preflash for 8.1?

Thanks! :)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
The boot image is inside the factory image you download from Google. You only need to pre flash it if the phone has been rooted or has a custom kernel already.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tekno4ever:
Can anyone share what 8.0 or higher ROM's work with this kernel? There is zero development from what I see going on for the 1st gen Pixel XL.

any help would be appreciated
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] joetheshmo:
It's because Oreo ROMs are still being worked on...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
Working fine on this kernel.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rfryer:
Unable to Disable Vibration

I am rooted, on the December 8.1.0 factory image, and have successfully installed EX kernel version 3.00, however, I am unable to disable haptic feedback vibration and vibrations from notifications. I've attempted to disable vibration under the miscellaneous section of EX Kernel Manager with no luck. In fact, moving the slighter in either direction has no effect, I can't make vibrations stronger or turn them off.

Interestingly enough, I am able to change the vibration strength of gestures, so whatever issue I am having seems to only be related to haptic feedback vibration and notification vibration. Has anyone experienced this issue? I have reflashed the kernel twice, and I still am experiencing this issue.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] samklee:
Anyone else experiencing diminished battery life with this kernel and Dec. 8.1 release? I had to go back to stock kernel because of the battery drain.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] muppetmaster916:
I did. I'm using ExNoShadez now and it's great.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] samklee:
K. Thx. I'll give exnoshadez a shot
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] muppetmaster916:
You can't have twrp installed though, only booted from PC.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Battery is just fine for me.

Any battery issues are on the user end, as this is a stable kernel that does not mess with anything by default.