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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ithehappy:
1- In Developer settings enable that OEM Unlock thing.

2- USB Debuggin enabled from same place.

3- Download the latest SuperSU 2.79 SR1 zip and have it placed on your phone. Root directory is preferred for convenience anyway.

4- Given you already have the Minimal ADB and Fastboot installed, just click on the app, run "adb devices" command to make sure the device is being shown. Then run "adb reboot bootloader". You will see phone entering bootloader mode.

5- Have the TWRPRC1 downloaded (~25 MB) on your computer. And place the .img file in the same destination where you have installed Minimal ADB Fastboot.

6- Run command "fastboot boot xxx.img" (xxx is basically the exact same name of the TWRP image file, just copy the name and paste in that place of xxx)

7- You will see TWRP screen on the phone. Now from here I don't know but I just hit on the keep system only option (no modification), and then used the advanced option and located and flashed the SuperSU zip. I am not sure whether I have TWRP or stock recovery, but my phone has root and that's all that matters to me for now.

And yes, there is not step by step instruction anywhere, but the guy on the SuperSU topic helped me big time. I guess those who have Nexus based phones for long time already know all these commands, so they don't think about the dumn people like us, who has used some other OEM for so long have forgotten how ADB works :laugh:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mjs2011:
How did you do it. I don't actually see step by step instructions in that post

---------- Post added at 02:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 AM ----------

Thanks man! I had Android and used to root a while back but have been on iPhone for the last 3 years. Good to be back but rusty. ?

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Thanks man! I had Android and used to root a while back but have been on iPhone for the last 3 years. Good to be back but rusty. ?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
There is a really nice toolkit you can use too.

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/development/tool-skipsoft-android-toolkit-google-t3482767/page39
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mjs2011:
One last question. Are there any additional steps for the Verizon variant?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
The extra steps to unlock the bootloader. Hopefully you already did that. Or did not update to 7.1.1.

http://xdaforums.com/pixel/how-to/bl-unlock-verizon-pixel-released-t3489085/page14
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mjs2011:
Gah! Looks like I'll need to wait then.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Yamalito:
Any luck on getting rid of the navigation buttons? I tried the build.prop that's used for other Nexus devices but it didn't work. Please post if you have found a way. The soft keys take up too much landscape.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
I have a Very Silver Pixel XL 128 GB in February through Verizon. Many questions (coming from a V20)!

1) Updates are received the same time as the Google Play version, correct? So Verizon is not delaying anything?

2) How do people like the Very Silver? I was torn between that and Quite Black. Looking for real experience and opinions from those who own it.

3) I hate having a phone with no memory card slot... Anyone else felt like this but bought it anyway? I'm hoping the unlimited HD photos and video storage through Google Photos compensates. That is really cool. How's that work though? Can I sync only in Wi-Fi? Does it help you delete pics off internal memory once synced? Does it automatically do that or manually?

4) I read somewhere that other files can get synced to cloud too? Like music or something? I like to have 320kbps music files on my phone (hence the 128GB). Could that be synced to the cloud or no? I would be worried about playback quality though with mobile data...

5) Anyone with children? Can you please comment on the ease of taking photos of ever-moving objects in moderate (indoor) lighting? I can never find a camera to take good, fast photos indoors for all those Kodak moments. Is this finally the camera to do it? I heard it's not much in manual modes (like the V20) but its auto mode Is amazing. That's all I want/need really. But is it quick? Not lots of blur?

6) Do people find themselves using the Google Assistant a lot? I'm excited to try it out.

7) How is the audio, through nice headphones and higher quality audio files? I used to have HTC M8 and am coming from LG V20. Any comparisons to those would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for answers to any of those questions! Can't wait to join the community in February!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
1. Bit of an unknown. If past behavior on the Nexus is the same, a couple of days delay is all. If you get 7.1 on it I would unlock it and sideload the updates from Google.

3. You will get used to it and with 128 it won't be a problem.

4. I use Google Music. All of my music is on my phone, it downloads on wifi. I have a 32gb. Tons of space.

6. It's great.

7. It's better on headphones and Bluetooth than my Nexus 6 noticably better. Worse on speakers, the 6 had dual front facing. That is my only complaint on the phone.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] WarlockLord:
Hi folks. Just unlocked and rooted my Verizon XL. I'm still on 7.1 at the moment. Do I have options for a rooted 7.1.1 rom that natively supports themes?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Not at the moment on XDA. Eventually, probably will be.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Yamalito:
I flashed the Dirty Unicorns ROM and now my phone boots to slot b which takes me to TWRP. Once in TWRP I switch to slot a and it boots fines. I don't know why this is happening. Can someone explain why this is happening?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Get support from devs base or G+. DU team is very particular about install procedure and what they support. And they aren't on xda anymore

But basically, if unexpected things happen, unwanted actions were accidentally performed by user.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Yamalito:
I have a Pixel XL from the Google Store. If I put a Verizon sim card in it will it lock the bootloader? Sorry for the noob question, just wanna make sure before I switch services.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cntryby429:
No, you're fine.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ithehappy:
Is there a way to mute the camera shutter sound? Any XML file edit or something like that? And is there a way to go straight into the number pad after clicking on the Dialler? These two issues are small but really annoying me.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jjayzx:
It's actually illegal in some places to disable the shutter sound for obvious reasons.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ithehappy:
There is no such nonsense rule here as far as I know!

Good God!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Xt51:
Anyone elses fingerprint reader having a hard time reading your finger to unlock? I've been having so much trouble with mine, it doesn't read even after I set it up like 3 times and completely reset my phone. I really love this phone but that is really annoying.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] haitu:
About the silence shutter sound, maybe you already knew so excuse me, but you can just put your phone's ring to silent and that mutes the shutter.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ithehappy:
Nope it doesn't for me mate. I have already tried that. Another thing which makes sound even on mute/DND profile, that is screenshot! These things are ridiculous honestly!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 557953:
Can anyone recommend a longer charge cable? I'm finding the stock one a bit short and searching for USB-C to USB-C is harder than expected with a lot of fake cables out there and I really don't wanna damage my phone!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
Google store has a longer one for $25. It's just a couple inches shy of 6 feet.

https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_usb_type_c
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 557953:
Thats great thanks, I wonder how much shipping will be to the UK

Edit, free shipping yay! £25 & $25 tho lol
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] AngelRyu:
I'm coming from the very disappointing galaxy s6 plus at& t and am wondering if I get this one from at&t will I be able to have my root and rom desires ? Thanks.

It doesn't have wireless charging so nvm.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] fury683:
My phone is on vibrate now (volume all the way down, vibrate icon in action bar) and it does not make a shutter sound or screenshot sound.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 557953:
Wondering if anyone has any info or can point me to some info about running a unrooted&rooted roms on Slot A / B so we can keep SafetyNet and also run root apps? I've been searching here and with Google to find info but so far not much other than it "should" be possible. So any help would be very nice, I'm sure it's being/been discussed here somewhere!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] JU57US:
Is there a post, article, or something around here on XDA that explains to new people what all the commonly-used acronyms are? I have been reading TONS and consistently see people ask in a 100+ page thread about something that was explained on page 17, and then they get told to read for themselves. I understand that common reply, and that's why I'm reading tons to begin with. But in reading threads there's always a certain assumption that you know what everyone is talking about when they throw around acronyms, but often times I have to gloss over those posts and remain confused until I see a reference later that explains what the heck the first post was talking about. To people who are accustomed to this sort of thing - not newbs - it's easy to understand what's being said and then get irritated because newbs simply don't understand. But as a newb, the amount of information that is scattered about is borderline overwhelming when you can't understand the most basic guides due to all the acronym use. (Then there are some acronyms I've seen that get used for two different meanings, both of which could apply, such as "VS" meaning "Very Silver" or "Verizon Store" - i.e. "I just received and powered on my VS Pixel XL, so can I put the SIM in before I unlock the bootloader?")

So, yeah, my newb question (from someone refraining from asking the repeated newb questions in main threads) is: is there a guide, article, post, or whatever that tells what all the acronyms are when dealing with these Pixel/PixelXL phones and the programs we use to get the most out of them? The hardest to understand are the ones referencing highly-technical terms or 3rd party programs that are assumed to be known about. Because you can't just gloss over them and figure it out later, you have to know what they mean to make any sense of the post before you can proceed to learn more. Or should I just post "What's xyz mean?" whenever I see it in a thread and don't understand?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wase4711:
well, this is a developers site, not a tech support site, so there is an assumption that by coming here, you have a basic understanding about development and understand the different terminology being used here.

that being said, its good you are reading and trying to get up to speed on terminology; google is your friend, so I would use that as my first stop when it comes to getting some of the basic questions answered.
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] BigiD16:
https://redd.it/59n5r9
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] ProAbuser:
If its possible to do on other phones that run the un-patched kernel I suppose it can be done on the Spring G5. If so that would be the luckiest break ever lol.

Not sure if its really going to be a root method and let super user work because the owner of the repo said "I put 'root' in quotes, because technically, it isn't rooting. However, it creates a binary called 'run-as' that can execute packages as root.".

He also he mentioned it has'sent been tested on 64-bit
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] EagerestWolf:
I'm working on trying to understand how exactly the bug works, and to see if it can be replicated. In theory, it should work because even 64-bit desktop kernels are affected. Additionally, the bug still exists in the kernel upstream, so all Android devices should be affected.
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] EagerestWolf:
Update on this. The exploit does work on the LG Stylo 2, which is running very similar software to the LG G5, but I am having issues installing su, but I do have root...temp root at least.
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] leond:
this will not root your phone to let you run titanium backup or Xposed APIs. If you lucky you can maybe make changes to build.prop and only if the system partition is not signed like the kernel is. So I would not bet on this.

with temp root can you mount system as rw and make changes? if not it's completly pointless

can you provide binary, so we do not have to compile. I would try it as well
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] bigid:
lg phone ever not get root?
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] EagerestWolf:
I have the exploit running on my Stylo 2, but I can't do anything. SELinux is set to enforcing, but I do have a root shell.

λ adb -d shell
shell@ph1:/ $ run-as exec whoami
Warning: setcon transition to 'u:r:init:s0' failed (is SELinux Enforcing?)
root
shell@ph1:/ $ run-as exec dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot of=/sdcard/boot.img
Warning: setcon transition to 'u:r:init:s0' failed (is SELinux Enforcing?)
dd: /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot: Permission denied
1|shell@ph1:/ $
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] leond:
can you mount system partition as r/w to modify system files?
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] Agimax:
We can use the Dirtycow exploit to replace any file in the system memory with a file of the same size, but All files will revert once rebooted thanks to SELinux as mentioned, it enforces whatever file you replaced with same security. Escalated privileges doesn't seem possible while SELinux is enforcing. There is a thread dedicated for more discussion from others with more knowledge below:

http://xdaforums.com/general/security/dirty-cow-t3484879

Believe me many people are working for this to be our Savior.
[Sprint LG G5 Questions & Answers] Warboy:
Couldn't we use this method, modify the update file to be rooted, then let the 7.0 install itself?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cc999:
After reading all the forums on XDA I decided to go with the Pixel XL. I have been on a

waiting list for 2 weeks now so I am assuming these are backordered big time.

In the same instance I check to see what the wait is for the regular Pixel and it keeps going

down. Today you can order a 128 gb black and get it in 2 weeks, The XL I still cannot even order

it. I am guessing everyone is making the same conclusion that the XL model is the prefered model.

Those of you with the Pixel, what are your thoughts? I am afraid of the battery life of the Pixel vs the XL.

That is my number one concern.

When do you think we will see any more stock on the XL?

CC
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tommyntpham:
Most likely in Decemberish.. According to the email I just received from Verizon.. ugh...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Isyutaru:
Big phones are the normal now. I am liking the size of the XL coming from a Nexus 6. I also really like the curved edges and the flat back (compared to the 6's hump)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cc999:
question

How are you finding battery life? I am in sales and cannot afford worrying about battery life and top charging. I need a phone that will go 7 am to 10 pm without question. Syncing company emails, phone calls, web browsing and streaming say 1-2 hrs video, always on bluetooth connected to the car. Can I get that from the regular Pixel?

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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Isyutaru:
The other day 100% to 2% I had about 6 hours SOT. Texting/Reddit/GB/web.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cc999:
battery

Was that on the Pixel or the Pixel XL?

Also what time to what time?

CC
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] juliend:
Larger battery and higher res screen is what sold me on the XL.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clockcycle:
You have a choice of a smaller standard LED TV or larger 2k TV for $100 more, which one would you buy?

Yea, me too...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] awareunlikeu:
XL battery life is phenomenal. Best battery out of any device I've had so far!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jcursiolf:
With the possibility of 100% importing taxes to Brazil over total cost (price + shipping), US$100 can become US$200 ~ 250 easily here. Dollar to Brazilian Real conversion is not nice and, sadly, I'm paid in Brazilian Real. Thus, yeah, I stick with the standard LED TV. :silly:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] morbidhippy:
Does the Pixel's lower resolution and screen size compensate for the smaller battery when compared to the XL? Does battery life shake out equally?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AstroDigital:
Everybody that likes to spam boards to tell us people to not like large devices, yet the Pixel XL Google keeps selling out.

To be fair though Google still maybe selling more Pixels than Pixel XLs, they just under estimated Pixel XL demand.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imnuts:
The screen size will do more for battery life than the resolution.

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mosincredible:
Not the best of analogies. You don't hold TVs. No one chooses small devices because they want a smaller screen, they choose smaller devices for ease of use.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clockcycle:
Yes you're right. That's why I went with 5.7" instead of 6" and now chose the 5.5". For me personally 5" had it's limits on how much fits visibly on the screen and it's readability. I am glad they gave us choices.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thetonyclifton:
I am getting 6-7hrs SOT on Pixel XL. Don't sync email though mostly social media, chrome, YouTube and podcasts. Seems like the Pixel XL has one of the better batteries. Ironically what I can't really comment on is calls effect on battery. Like most people now I rarely use my phone as a telephone :) You might though in sales.

Honestly if I had to use my phone all day proactively for work and pleasure my phone might start to strain no matter what phone I had. I think the Pixel would be the best bet. Although if battery life is your primary concern you could look at the V20 which has a smaller battery but is removable....or a moto with a big battery mod.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NWTSCL:
I have the XL. I started testing the battery life with constant screen usage by streaming videos and having wifi on, location on, data off. Within moments, the battery meter said that it would last this way for more than 10 hours. I don't know if the meter has calibrated, but I have now been using it this way for 4 hours and it seems consistent.

The battery has the same capacity as my 6P (3450 mAh), but is showing to have well more than twice its life.
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] ramons3:
Well, after one year with my Xperia C4, it's time to sell it, very little development and poor battery life, as others say, this phones where dead since launch...

Just bought a shiny new xiaomi redmi note 3 snapdragon edition, there's a lot of good stuff for that handset, also the battery life is awesome.

So, good bye C4, hello redmi note 3!
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] Anh Tuấn:
Me too,
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] cc999:
I actually posted this same post in the XL section by mistake, here is where I would get the proper feedback:

After reading all the forums on XDA I decided to go with the Pixel XL. I have been on a

waiting list for 2 weeks now so I am assuming these are backordered big time.

In the same instance I check to see what the wait is for the regular Pixel and it keeps going

down. Today you can order a 128 gb black and get it in 2 weeks, The XL I still cannot even order

it. I am guessing everyone is making the same conclusion that the XL model is the prefered model.

Those of you with the Pixel, what are your thoughts? I am afraid of the battery life of the Pixel vs the XL.

That is my number one concern.

When do you think we will see any more stock on the XL?

CC
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Bxrider117:
I don't have either phone. I did order the pixel and not the xl version. I ordered it from Google and I'm waiting till November 23 for it to arrive. I think it is doing as well the xl version. I called Verizon and I could get it sooner but the monthly payments on Verizon don't allow though to pay a little more to pay phone off early.

I was worried about the battery life as well. It looks like people are at least getting 4-5 hours of screen on time. That's enough for me. I just want a smaller phone. I've had the 6p and the S7 edge and I prefer a phone the size of the iPhone 7. I just don't want an iPhone.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] joshm.1219:
Well availability doesn't tell us anything at all, it accounts for no variables. As far as preferred model the XL should definitely be it, considering the sizes of the best selling Android phones. The Pixel is rare for being a top-specced one handed device.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] jdubya42:
Got the pixel. Battery life is 2 days easy. I love it.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Melecatius:
Is 4-5 hours of SOT out of the Box enough for you? --> take it!

I really enjoy the snappiness and the quality.

Awesome, but expensive device!

Cheers
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] FoleyRose:
I came here expecting actual numbers, left disappointed.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] varun.gid:
Infact Google is having hard time completing orders, they have a very good demand at the moment for both models!

http://www.greenbot.com/article/313...pre-orders-being-pushed-back-to-november.html
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] ctbear:
Battery life is really good. I am at the end of my first day with full charge, currently 42% left with 4h11m SOT. I would put it on par with iPhone 7 plus (which is the phone I came from).
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] steevwatson:
That's pretty much my experience as well.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] doitright:
You do realize that the bigger screen will consume more power, don't you?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rkial:
On the regular one or the XL?

That is really impressive if its for the smaller one.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] ctbear:
Smaller one.

I've got the phone for a few more days now and I am averaging 5-6 hours SoT. Certainly not as good as my initial post, but still very, very good I would say.

I don't do a lot of crazy stuff on my phone, just a lot of Hangouts, Redditing, some browsing on Chrome, and checking ESPN (+fantasy) for scores. Some music and reading every once in a while. 'OK Google' is always on and I have 2 Google accounts + 1 Exchange account syncing. High accuracy location on.

I have used a lot of Android phones in the past (as recent as 6P) and this is the first time I don't have to tinker with every single setting to get usable battery life. I am very impressed.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] jdubya42:
I have had a large majority of the main stream Android phones to exist and to this day I have NEVER gotten SOT life like this. I simply do not get how this is possible. Now, with my Pixel I still get a maximum 2 hours of SOT. Do you use your phone non stop all day? I think I get good battery life, my phone will survive 2 days with around 2 hours of SOT - I have just never seen such SOT even when I actually use my phone constantly all day.