yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sphinxy:
Hi all,

I've read through the last 20 pages of this thread and haven't been able to see an answer to a question.

I'm still on the September security update. Can i install the most up to date ElementalX, or should I flash the version that had the changelog for the September security update?

I have currently flashed the latest version, however when waking up the phone from sleep (button or fingerprint), there is approximately a 1-2 second lag. Just wondering if it is a Sep/Oct compatibility thing, or I need to tweak a setting to get it back to almost instant.

FYI, I haven't bought the app from playstore just yet, as I wanted to test it out first.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] joetheshmo:
Generally you want to run the kernel for the firmware you're running but usually running a newer kernel on older firmware should have no problems. Why not update to October and then use the October kernel so there's no discrepancy?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sphinxy:
I'm on Telstra Australia. Telstra hasn't pushed the update through yet. I guess I can easily sideload it tonight when I get home tonight, as I can't flash without a computer (or can I....?)

In my mind, the steps would be to flash the files in this order:

1. October security update (from google website)

2. ElementalX (from here)

3. Superuser (already have the latest)

Is that right?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sphinxy:
Just reporting....about an hour after I posted the lag in the phone waking up from sleep, it appears to miraculously have gone and now the phone wakes up as it should.

I'll keep monitoring....
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Juzman:
I'm on Telstra. I downloaded the full image (since I was running PureNexus), and did a complete wipe and flashed it.

Flashed latest TWRP, EX Kernel and Magisk 14.2.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] grifforama:
You can use flashfire.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] abuttino:
Thanks.

And Thanks to you [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION]. This kernel, with your help, is awesome.

T.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Poloasis:
Sup guys, about ElementalX kernel on the XL, is it recommended to,lower the small and big core to their lowest CPU frequencies with the kernel manager?

If not, what you guys would recommended for the lowest frequencies on small and big cluster.

Tx guys.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
If you want to underclock, just go down a few steps, not all the way to min. Test that for a few days and see if it makes a difference.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Poloasis:
Ah I see. Understood! Tx
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Shawn haz root:
Does this kernel allow you to make the vibration stronger than stock and sound louder?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Yes, use EX Kernel Manager to adjust it
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Droid1019:
My favorite feature of this kernel is the dbl tap to wake. Unfortunately it wakes up in my pocket all the time. Flar2's wake gestures app used to fix that but hasn't been updated to work with Oreo. Anybody have any app suggestions or any others that will keep the phone locked while in the pocket?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Instead of double tap, use swipe up. It's more reliable, less likely to wake up accidentally and doesn't interfere with phone calls.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Droid1019:
It works better but the phone still wakes up in my pocket, so it's still not reliable enough to use. Any chance of getting the pocket protection you had in the wake gestures app?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I will have to fix the app.

I'm surprised it wakes up in your pocket. I always have sweep to wake enabled and never a problem.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Droid1019:
Us old folks don't where them skin tight britches you youngsters do lol. My phone actually has room to bounce around in mine. Never had a problem while using the app. Never could use the gesture without it. Thanks for all you do!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Schvenn:
Missed this step...

Everytime I installed EX or SU, I'd lose the other.

Installing EX and then SU without a reboot was the key to the problem I was having.

Thanks for that.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] noidea24:
Fresh flash of latest factory image with 2.82 sr5 supersu. Decided to try 2.02, now whenever i try and toggle a different usb connection through the status bar, the devices soft reboots.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JakeDHS07:
Did that to me at first too. A wipe of cache in TWRP fixed upon reboot.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] noidea24:
Wiped cache in twrp, booted, toggled usb connection to mtp, it immediately restarted again. But this time it got stuck on the boot screen. I forced powered down and started it up again, stuck on boot screen for a few minutes before it kicked me into recovery. repeated this twice.

I took the boot.img out of the latest factory image and flashed it to boot_a and boot_b, and everything is working again. Ill just stick to factory kernel for now.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JakeDHS07:
That's odd. Did you change any of the kernel settings? I'm using the default EX settings and it's working fine for me.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Droid1019:
I always have the same problem when installing this kernel ever since Oreo. But I never have the problem when installing the Harmony kernel. It's odd because the latter uses the former as a base.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Homeboy76:
Is anyone using this kernel with a Pixel/Pixel XL Android 8 Oreo, Magisk 14.3 beta and passing SafetyNet?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DougMG:
Yes
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Kc0r8y:
The Oreo link is dead on the web site??

http://elementalx.org/devices/pixel/
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] liam_davenport:
Worked fine for me https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817906626617935793
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] iamjimmy:
Does anyone know whether Flar2 would be releasing this kernel for the new Pixel XL 2?

I like this Kernel so much, that having (or not having) ElementalX on Pixel XL 2 would likely influence my decision to cancel my pre-order.

Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] joetheshmo:
He has already mentioned purchasing both new devices
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] liam_davenport:
Yes he already said in a post in a page or 2 back he'll be supporting both Pixel's
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] iamjimmy:
Thanks so much for confirming. Great news that Flar2 will support the new Pixels.

Anyone upgrading from the Pixel XL to Pixel 2 XL? I have mine on pre-order, but keep on going back and forth hearing about the inferior screen of the Pixel 2 XL and the lack of headphone jack.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] liam_davenport:
I was going to pick one up as you mention and many comments about display say it's garbage so not interested in that and no headphone jack was the true deal breaker for me. 1st gen Pixel Audio output was pathetic for the price range.. I have HTC U11 that has Usonic earbuds over type C also sound is pathetic. LG V30 currently has best audio output on a smartphone ever I'd ditch Stock Android for that but again that display is there. Beginning to question the route of Google's devices. Before we got best software with hardware for a great price now just change the name and double the price.. Sorry for OT just can't justify £800 price tag
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] iamjimmy:
I absolutely agree with that. Removing the headphone jack is a stupidity senseless move. They are trying to follow Apple, but Apple still has a high quality DAC. To remove the headphone jack and the DAC makes absolutely zero sense. How does one listen to high quality audio? Bluetooth audio isn't as good many times and what about the thousands invested in Bose type high quality devices with a 3.5 mm jack.

Even the Pixel 1 XL had a mediocre DAC. But at least it had a headphone jack and one could use Viper4android and kernel sound amplification.

Pixel XL 2 is setting a wrong precedent. Audio is definitely very important to everyone and the best way is to listen with a high quality headphone. I'm sad the direction Google is taking especially after mocking Apple for removing the jack last year. Makes me think Google is not true to their words.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] joetheshmo:
Personally if I want high quality audio I use my very difficult to drive headphones on an external dac/amp on my PC. When I'm on the go I settle for aptX Bluetooth buds. /shrug
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] iamjimmy:
Good point. But I feel that even that decent bluetooth aptx earbuds don't sound anywhere close to a wired headphone.

So for example on the Pixel 1 XL: a $50 - $70 bluetooth earbud will sound worse than say a wired Sennheiser/Klipsch earphone - which are usually less than $50. The loudness, clarity and bass are all inferior in Bluetooth earbuds per my experience. Not to mention the battery impact and need to charge another device.

Of course I could get more expensive bluetooth earphones, but just saying..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ocbooger:
Pre-ordered Black 2XL through Google, hopefully have it sometime this week. Also pre-ordered Pixel buds but they won't be here till end of November. Get by with my Plantronics Bluetooth until then.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Juzman:
Was going to consider one since work supplies them for free, however after hearing / reading about screen issues with the XL 2 and the LG V30, I may hold off for the OP5T or the HTC U11 Plus.

---------- Post added at 12:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:01 PM ----------

I've not plugged a pair of earphones into any of my devices for years. Only recently got BT comms for my motorcycle helmet and recently been listening to music.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wtherrell:
Looks to me to be overblown hype about the screen issues.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Juzman:
You mean screen burn-in in a week is acceptable?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] awarman:
If you experience that issue Google will obviously replace it under warranty. I also think the issue is rare and for myself, i'm thinking Google will have fixed that issue by the time I get my Panda pre-order next month.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] liam_davenport:
Their is serious QA issues with that LG oled panel doesn't effect all devices but a lot of people are coming out with issues they had. These issues should of been caught out before they even shipped and delayed the launch till they fixed the problem.

Looks bad on Google now since their bs rebrand madebygoogle. They aren't handling it very well so far lets see how it pans out

Sorry for OT
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
The little Pixel 2 is great, I love it. Reminds me of the Nexus 5. Haven't seen the XL yet.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Juzman:
Yeah, I'm hoping by the time I order the XL 2 that there will be a hardware revision on the screen, but I doubt it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] HikingMoose:
You have a lot of faith in Google to assume they'll care at all about screen issues. They never have, and they've never addressed it in the past. Why would they now? My replacement 6P had a terrible screen, they said if it looks better at full brightness, then it's fine and meets their standards. Remember how they didn't fix the problems with the call quality with the 6P?

I'd never give a grand for a screen that has 1/3rd of the screen washed out and tinted blue. I'd never give a grand for a phone that will likely have burn in within a couple months - or worse yet - a week or two. Even if you get a good one that looks acceptable out of the box, how can you trust that it will look that way for 2 or 3 years?

I personally don't think they'll fix it, I'm sure they're already working on the Pixel 3 by now.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tessut:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] does your Kernel work under 8.1 Beta ?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I don't know. I assume it does
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
Challenge accepted. BRB.

Back. Did my usual procedure. Flashed stock boot, then EX and then SU. It boot looped. At work so can't keep trying. Tonight I'll flash stock boot to both slots and not root and report back.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I didn't expect there would be that much change, but there must be. I wonder if it works without root though?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tessut:
It Works after some reboots
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
Interesting. I gave up after 8 or so. Will try again tonight.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tessut:
Nah If you Shut Ur Phone on n Off again it would Not boot again Strange case...

[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] Is There any Chance that this Kernel gets updated for 8.1 is cool but No kcal over here :crying:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
The source isn't posted yet, which is often the case with previews.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
Flashed the latest ex kernel on 8.0 October build using flashfire. I lose my TWRP recovery each time I do it. Then when I reflash TWRP I get stuck at the Google screen upon reboot. Is this a known issue?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AlkaliV2:
Recovery and kernel are now in the same image so new steps have to be taken to do updates and flashing.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/development/twrp-alpha1-pixel-devices-t3500312/post74098339

Read this page and the next two pages and you'll have your answer.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
Thanks, I had to flash SU after flashing the kernel. Got it working!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
When I had this kernel on my Nexus 6p, quite a few contributors added custom cpu profiles for the ex kernel app. I don't remember how I had got them into the app. Anyone running custom cpu profiles on this phone through the EX app? Off the top of my head I recall running two profiles daily, one was called ghost pepper and the other was Loki.

Additionally, I was playing around with the app and noticed the wakelock feature. A few wakelocks were either disabled or enabled by default through the app. Does anyone know of additional wakelocks listed in the app that are safe to disable to increase battery life without sacrificing performance?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] nadiros:
I'm pretty sure this devices sched governor was found to be the best as is, so there hasn't been much custom profiling. Also (CMIIW) EAS pretty much does what it wants to any customization anyway.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
Good to know, thanks!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Dave778:
Power save mode & performance mode options are greyed out in Ex kernel paid app. They were working last week.

Any idea why or how to fix?

On 8.0 2.02
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
On latest version, both features are functioning just fine for me. Have you tried wiping the apps data? Or uninstalling and reinstalling?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Dave778:
I figured out what it was... I have lost root.

After a month of use after a fresh install root has disappeared on me. This is the second time that's happened to me.

I previously had a rooted 8.0 a month ago & root disappeared that time too.

I find after a couple of weeks of use root & adaway are automatically uninstalled.

Is this an issue/feature from Google on 8.0 ?

Makes no sense

Anyone else experience this after a month of use?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
Never heard of root randomly being removed from the device. Have you flashed anything lately? Did your device change slots by chance?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Dave778:
Not sure if it changed slots?

I went into twrp & it was on slot A.

When I set it to slot B it just keeps bootlooping so I had to set it back to slot A to get it to boot.

I haven't flashed anything but the last things that I did install were Mushroom Heros, Shazam, & Brain.fm all from the play store...

Would an app installed from the play store be able to do that?

Also I have had installed PixelXLAndroidO3Aromalight10-5-17.zip mod from day one... That couldn't be the culprit all of a sudden after a month of using it right?

My sypmtoms are repeadative after everytime I install Oreo.

It will run fine for 3-4 weeks then one day I will wake up & SuperSu, Suhide & Adaway will be all gone from my app drawer & phone
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
I don't see how anything you've installed could do that. That's really weird. How would adaway just uninstall itself lol. I got nothing man. I've been running Oreo for about 2 months since I've got the pixel and have never encountered anything like that. Are you able to reflash root and get adaway back at least?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] nadiros:
It's probably Google. Do you have the option checked for Google to scan and remove bad apps?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
Good call I forgot about that feature on Oreo. I disabled it as soon as I got a warning for an app.

Don't see how that could literally REMOVE root from his phone though.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] crash822:
Having issues using this command to flash stock October boot.img so that I can perform the November update. I'm hoping it isn't bugged since I already tried installing the OTA from inside the OS(stock OS except for kernel)

I'm getting an error stating "Could not get suffixes." when using fastboot flash --slot all boot boot.img

*edit* updated platform tools and it flashed no problem.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] noidea24:
running 2.02 on the latest factory image.

I was going through some demos for a few radios when i attempted to show the nfc quick connect technology. my phone wouldnt connect or even acknowledge an nfc device was near by. I blamed it on my case and showed it off via the customers samsung.

Later i got home, flashed back to stock, tested the nfc and it was working again. Is there a weird incompatibility between 2.02 and the lastest update?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gverma1:
EX2.02 was made with Oct2017 security patches and updates. We all are waiting for flar2's magic on Nov2017 security update. That should resolve all your issues.

Edit: installed the latest factory image from Google and it shows the kernel date as Sep 12. Does this mean there is no need to wait for an updated ElementalX kernel and the earlier one (2.02) would do?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
Kind of confused on how to use ex manager app. Next to the cpu governors are buttons shaped like a power symbol. When I tap them they turn blue. Do I need need to have them blue in order to activate the sched cpu governor? I attached screen shots below.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spencer92a:
These are for the "Start on boot" so that they stay after reboot
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AlkaliV2:
edit: ninja'd
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pain-N-Panic:
Thx!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JayCizzo:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] are you planning to update your kernel anymore? Thanks for everything you do.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] abuttino:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] Did you get your P2(XL) yet?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I got it yesterday. Unfortunately, I have to travel for work and won't be able to do anything for over a week. It's been very difficult to find time to work on things lately.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Update!!

Download:

ElementalX-2.03.zip

Changes:

-November security update
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] dictionary:
Before the first person even asks .. NO, THE LATEST UPDATE DOES NOT WORK WITH 8.1!!!! Wait until it's stated it does. I'm sure he'd mention that in a changelog
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mmad81:
I flashed this over 2.02 on stock 8.0 and my phone was in a constant bootloop.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JakeDHS07:
You have to flash SuperSU or Magisk after. It needs root
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mmad81:
That fixed it.. Thanks..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gverma1:
Already had 2.02 installed on stock rooted Pixel XL 8.0.0. Flashed 2.03 on top and immediately flashed SuperSU2.82SR5. However, on bootup, it shows 2.02 installed (instead of 2.03). Could be a brain fade, but am I missing something?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
Flash the stock boot IMG to both slots then 2.03 then SU. SU thinks your 2.03 is modified and is pulling a backup and restoring that first. If you watch the output from the script as it runs you will see it happen.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kinetx:
sorry - i know this is a stupid question, but flash boot.img via fastboot or twrp?

edit: i had actually flashed 2.03 over 2.02 then magisk. after i've booted up my device is showing 2.03 is installed - so i didn't have to flash the stock boot.img first. why would this be?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TonikJDK:
To your first question, fastboot.

On the second comment, Magisk works differently so you won't see the same problem with that you saw with SU. With Magisk you tell it which boot image to root. SU tried to decide for itself.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] willl03:
Thanks flar, we greatly appreciate your continued support!!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kinetx:
ah - thanks for that. it seems there's very little incentive to use SU over Magisk now, especially given who it's new owners are.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gverma1:
I have always used fastboot update method to flash the full factory image. Never flashed individual images on my Pixel XL (though I had done this on my Nexus 5). To just flash the boot.img to both slots, I am getting two conflicting commands. Could you please point out which one is the correct one:

1. fastboot flash --slot all boot boot.img

2. fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img

Edit: tried the 1st command above and all is good. Now I have 2.03.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] awarman:
Flar, looks like express is not downloading from the app.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Fixed now
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] IlyaKol:
We appreciate all that you do. Awesome to hear that you too upgraded to the P2XL, love it when devs I follow/who's software I use actually have the same device as me...guaranteed to work :).