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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] texascfdad:
Is it possible to cast from the pixel through normal Miracast or dlna without chromecast? I've searched the forums and Google but I still can't find an answer. The few posts I've found make it seem like modifying buildprop doesn't work well or at all. Thought it would be baked into a rom or a mod by now.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crazykas:
pixel model

Hey guys im planning to buy a pixel xl device off eBay because i can find good deals. But what im afraid of is that i'll buy verzion one accidentally. As far as i know G-2PW2100 are U.S. Version: Verizon Wireless / Project Fi / Google Store / BestBuy. G-2PW2200 is the international. My question is permanently bootloader locked models are Verizon and BestBuy ? or the every G-2PW2100 model phones are bootloader locked permanently? i know that we can unlock bootloader on verzion if the OS is on 7.0 but i don't want to take that risk when im buying phone off eBay. Appreciate if you can help me :):):)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5.1:
Hello,

Apparently, there is an USA specific one (G-2PW2100) and a Global one/international (G-2PW2200).

Check this: https://www.techwalls.com/google-pixel-pixel-xl-model-number-differences/

Just be careful and buy an unlocked G-2PW2100. Not a Verizon... :good:

Good luck...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crazykas:
Thanks man. So every 2PW2100 are not permenant locked ones right, only Verizon..
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5.1:
Hey,

It's not exactly what I said...

All US are 2PW2100. Google play, Verizon, Best buy, etc... Some are locked, some are not.

Did you read the link I posted earlier? :P

Sorry if I misworded or wasn't explicit enough in the first place.

Cheers...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] pyrocide:
Is there anyway to undo security update from OTA?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5.1:
Hello...

You can't undo a security update. But you can eventually downgrade. Unlock your bootloader and flash a previous factory image.

What is your problem by the way?

Cheers...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] pyrocide:
Some bluetooth and GPS issues present from April Security update are still present with May Security update.

Wanted to see if I could roll back by using the flash-all.bat to get back to an older version of the security update (and android version) if it would fix the issues.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5.1:
Hey,

Sure you can. Just be careful and remove the -w from the flash-all script with a text editor like notepad++ if you don't want to wipe your datas. Like here:

https://postimg.org/gallery/14wsryp7o/

There is a before/after on those pics. Hoping it will fix your issues. :good:

Good luck...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sytayeth:
Hello everyone!!

I don't know if this go here, but I need help.

I have a Google pixel xl, no Verizon. Sorry I'm from Spain. Unlocked bootloader. Then I tried to put TWRP. Connect phone to pc. Then a message A message appears in the phone with several options and I select to transfer data. The phone is recognized by the computer. I flash the the temporary twrp and restarts the mobile in the twrp rc1. From there I installed on twrp rc1 zip. after that I tried to install the zip from Chainfire to fix the problem with the may security patch, but it fails in the installation. And now the phone start to bootloop. I think I made a terrible mistake because I disconnect the phone of the pc. And now I have a phone always in bootloop. I can put the phone in bootloader, but when I connect it to the computer is not recognised.

I am new in this things and I think I've broken the phone. The only hope are you.

If anyone can tell me something to help, I will be in debt forever.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kevinchristopherson:
Uncertain where to ask. Seeking advice on which Verizon phone to purchase.

I am buying a Verizon phone in the next couple of days. four of my last five phones were t mobile rooted. I am needing advice from your experience, which phone can be or will be rooted. I was leaning to the XL but read recently its not root-able.

If I am out of bounds here with this question, please direct me where to seek such information. any advice with be much appreciated. thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5.1:
Hello,

Past 7.1, Verizon Pixel XL can't be unlocked. Some people were lucky and received replacement where "OEM unlocking" worked and unlocked the bootloader.

There is something going on and maybe another exploit will be released again.

You can check the "guide, news & discussion" section, thee are several threads talking about it... :good:

Cheers...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crazykas:
hello, i've always been a flashaholic and gonna buy a pixel device. I've used Oneplus One device and currently using Oneplus 3. But what i've noticed about Pixel is that there is no alot or ROMs/ development like Oneplus 3!The mainly reason im gonna buy a Pixel is Development (+ camera). So is the development of Pixel is been dead or not active like others?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
If you want lots of development, Pixel is not for you

If you want quality development

Stock is great, Pure Nexus is excellent

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If you want the best camera available on a phone, get a Pixel
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crazykas:
Hi Thanks for your help. Since it is a google device, it though development is great. But to be honest i just need software updates + good few stable roms. Thanks. Im gonna buy a pixel :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
hi all

quick q

whenever i remove the "-w" from the flash-all.bat

all my files are renamed with a bunch of strange characters

any thoughts on wut may be causing this

and how to avoid?

much thx in advance :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5.1:
Hello,

Do you have a pattern, pin lockscreen before you flash factory image?

Good luck...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
pin lockscreen
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5.1:
Hey,

Try removing your pin next two before flashing...

Cheers...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
will give it a try

everything actually seems fine

just all files r renamed with crazy font

much thx :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] omerc10696:
I searched but couldn't find anything that helps. I was wondering if there was a way to disable auto updates on a rooted pixel xl? I tried disabling it in developer's options to no avail. When I have no wifi it constantly tries to download the newest updates and eats through all my mobile data. I've found using a firewall app helped but I would prefer to completely disable it if possible instead of having to rely on an app. Thanks in advance for any help
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crazykas:
Hi everyone ,i recently bought a pixel xl off eBay and it has been delivered.?. Im gonna root it and flash custom recovery. But i've read that in order to flash back to stock that we have to flash factory images of the pixel xl. So the phone is a Telstra Australia model. So can someone point out me what version of factory images that i have to flash? There are Europe,verizon etc.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5.1:
Hello,

Unless you will be using it on Verizon or Deutsche Telekom, N2G47O is the one you are looking for...

Cheers...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Xt51:
Can someone explain to me. Why the heck does my pixel xl keep freezing while I'm either texting or watching a video on YouTube. Or even on snapchat? No my phone is not rooted. Nor has it had any modifications done to it. I'm thinking about starting over fresh cause this is really getting annoying.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
That sounds no fun. Do you have the Google version? You can unlock the bootloader and flash a factory image. If that doesn't get rid of it then I would trade it while still in the return window. Sounds data/sim related.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Xt51:
Yeah it is the Google version. And sim related? Hmm never thought about that. I'm using project Fi so idk. But I might have to give that factory image flashing a shot.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Pheno.menon:
I set out food in my Android Neko cat game and the same cat has showed up 3-4 times. Is this a bug or is it location based?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
Yeah try the image. I have heard of people needing to update their Sims to work with the Pixel on project Fi. I mostly meant the hardware itself like the sim reader or wifi antenna malfunctioning and throwing errors.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] razen_kain:
Is there an at&t branded pixel or pixel xl...? And if so, can you tell me the directory location for the boot animation?

I have an att Nexus 6 and I'm currently running 7.1 ROM. I'm having issues with no boot animation. Up to 7.0 the att version would run the att fireflies boot animation which was located in system/OEM but since the update to 7.1 there's no boot animation at all (btw the boot process doesn't look in system/media like it should. I suspect that's att crap). I suspect that it's looking for a different directory and feel like if I rename v the OEM folder to the one it's looking for I'll get my boot animation back and since pixel is the only phone with 7.1 I came here.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] thewebsiteisdown:
Alright Verizon pixel xl here, unlocked bootloader. I want root and don't want any updates pushed on me on the seventh from Verizon or rather want to remain unlocked. What do I do from here?

Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] canemaxx:
My wife and I both have the pixel xl I'm unlocked and rooted and she isn't ...an update came to her phone today , will I be getting updates while I'm rooted? I've been out of the root game for a while due to being on Verizon so I jumped on as soon as I saw it was available
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] thewebsiteisdown:
Since no one in the noob friendly question post is answering us I will help you since I figured it all out on my own at this point.

You can unlock the developer options menu and then once in it disable automatic system updates. To get the devloper options menu go in to about phone and click on the build number at the bottom of the phone status menu about 6 or so times and it will tell you that you're now a developer. Then back out of the phone status menu and you will see the developer options menu.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] canemaxx:
That's just it, I already have that enabled and I haven't gotten the update my wife got. So I'm thinking that we will have to get updates via patches if we want to stay rooted
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Saber:
Hi,

Usually rooted devices will not receive OTA updates, so you can't take advantage of the new 'seamless' updates introduced in the Pixel.

In order to get updates, you will either have to do a full unroot or find a custom ROM or flash the new firmware manually.

Saber :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] canemaxx:
If I unroot to update will I be able to re root after? Or will that update break root capabilities
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Saber:
I don't know for sure but if it is only security updates, you should be able to re-root after performing an update.

It is best to check if anyone else has sucessfully rooted after updating their device.

Saber.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] canemaxx:
I've been looking and can't find any threads on anyone attempting it. Lol thank you for the feedback
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
OK. So I am having a very hard time trying to figure out how to unlock the bootloader of Verizon Pixel XL. I don't understand where and how to get fastboot and adb. I've rooted many phones and installed custom ROMs in the past, but this seems to be a bit above me and I can't find a clear set of directions for dummies.

Any help with a step-by-step walk through for someone with little knowledge of coding or coding software? Something so simple that has links to what is needed and is in order?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] epsix:
Are you sure you want to unlock your phone and rooted? Once you unlock and rooted make sure you do NOT lock it back again while rooted or your phone will be bricked, dead. If you decide to relock your bootloader, download the factory image from Google and flash back to original then you can relock your bootloader. Be warned, don't say I didn't warn you.

As for your Verizon, download depixel from guide section to unlock your bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CZ Eddie:
Crazy.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CZ Eddie:
Everyone should know how to use fastboot and adb if they're rooting and flashing ROM's.

Start with this thread.

Minimal ADB and Fastboot

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

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Since you're Verizon, I would not unroot and take an OTA without checking the board first to see if it breaks things.

Because Verizon very well could push an OTA with new security fixes that would prevent you from being able to root again.

They've done it before on other phones.

If you had bought from Google then I'd say don't worry about it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] canemaxx:
You actually need to update the pixel launcher in the play store and then restart your phone and it will appear.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] thawte:
I am on a Verizon Pixel XL and I unlocked the bootloader and rooted. I also did light mods like adaway and emojis. I would like to go back to stock to get security updates. What are the exact steps I should follow? I already downloaded the stock image for NDE63P. Much appreciated.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crazykas:
thanks buddy
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] IlyaKol:
I want to sideload the May update on my Pixel XL (running TWRP RC2 and Magisk 11.6 currently although I will be updating ElementalX and Magisk today to their respective latest versions) but I know the bootloader issue with TWRP/Root exists.

Do I do the following?

1) Sideload May-OTA.zip

2) Manually flash April (N2G47E) bootloader?

EDIT: Also, anyone else have issues updating to Magisk 12.0 when using the Pixel specific installer? Mine says the phone isn't rooted, had to go back to 11.6.

EDIT2: Interestingly, ElementalX won't update to 1.11 from 1.09...will try after I go to the May update...

EDIT3: All is well after updating to May OTA, flashing April BL, uninstalling/installing Magisk 12.0 and updating to ElementalX 1.11.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sirfancy:
Hey guys, couple quick questions:

1) What is the deal with the two boot slots, and how will this affect me as I root/flash?

2) What happens when I get to that ramdump screen? Is it dumping to a file? If so, where can I find it so I can delete it?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Sarim26:
So i flashed the Weta 9.1 and ive got V4A and it doesnt show up in SuperSU permissions neither did it ask for permission,so I just want to know if its working or not?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jack_slapped:
I'm trying to figure out how to flash any of the custom roms but most of the information doesn't appear updated to the newest security update. So I have tried to flash resurrection remix and Octos and followed both instructions in the OP to the T but always results in bootloops. Is there something I'm missing on how to flash roms with the new may update?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
u need the verified boot signer

https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/signing-boot-images-android-verified-t3600606/page12
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cliff p:
Hello, noob question for the Pixel series...

Currently using a 6p that works great, albeit cracked screen :( Rather than spend $150 total (replace battery while I'm at it), I'm wondering if I should move to the Pixel XL, or wait for the Pixel 2 XL?

Thoughts? Do you think the Pixel 2 XL is going to be a huge step from the first generation? Thx.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
hello

dunno wut u want/need

from ur phone

here is a decent article

outlines some key rumored diffs

betw pixel and pixel 2

hope this helps with ur decision

:)

https://www.digitaltrends.com/android/google-pixel-2/
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] AJOKER21:
i dropped my pixel xl in water and the only issue im facing is the loud speaker, it will play audio and then it just stops and wont play audio at all, i have to reboot to get it to play and then it plays for a couple of seconds and then stops almost as if it detects it as not being installed. i could repair it on my own, the ubreakifix price is about the same as Verizon's replacement service through Asurion, what should i do?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Hacker101:
What all steps do I need to take to come from a custom ROM, vendor IMG, TWRP, unlocked bootloader and magisk 12 and go to fully stock locked bootloader Android O beta?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crazykas:
Hi everyone, today i received my pixel xl device and i've successfully managed to unlock the bootloader. Thereafter i followed this YouTube tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDddSaptTok&t=34s to flash TWRP. I've successfully booted the twrp-3.0.2-0-alpha2-fastboot-marlin.img file the i flashed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-alpha2.zip as per the tutorial. Then i rebooted the device . But phone got stucked on that pixel bootloader unlock warning screen and again it restarted to that screen. So basically a boot-loop right. My questions are (my device is on 7.1.2 N2G47O May 2017))

1 Solution to fix this boot-loop issue?

2 What is twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip given on TWRP page because there are no img file for that zip?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
my recommendation

flash 3.1 zip

u can use the 3.0.2 img file

to get into twrp

that should solve ur prob

fyi tho

many ppl have had probs

with fully restoring

nandroid backups

with 3.1

u can visit twrp thread

for addl details

cheers
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crazykas:
Thanks buddy. I

1. fastboot boot twrp 3.0.2

2. install twrp 3.1.0

3. install supersu sr3

4. install boot signer zip

5. reboot

Worked like a charm. One more thing, if there is a problem with restoring back up via 3.1.0 shouldn't i flash 3.0.2 again? i think my prior issue happened because i didn't flash boot signer zip right?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
yes

that may have been the issue

give 3.0.2 a try w/ boot signer

if it doesnt work

u can go back to 3.1.0

cheers
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
fyi to all

same procedure works

for n june secty update

keep in mind the details from prior posts

eg

-new supersu (2.82... see supersu beta thread... also may be in regular aupersu thread)

-newer vsn of twrp (3.1.0) has experienced nandroid restore issues by some users

-still need to use verified boot signer (see chainfires thread)

lmk if ppl need thread names to any of the above

install steps are listed in this thread by me and others

cheers ?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Cherb1990:
Is it possible to flash June update NGK47L for TMobile on NHG47L verizon. New to this so just don't want to ruin my new device
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
wut is the reason

for wanting to flash tmobile update

on vzn?

see link below

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/security-android-bulletin-pixels-nexus/amp/
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Cherb1990:
I switched from VZW to T-Mobile and from what co-workers told me and Google rep said my pixel would be compatible fully with T-Mobile new network but I haven't received an OTA since I have put my T-Mobile SIM in the pixel
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
not the expert here

so just my 2 cents

but it would seem to make sense

to flash tmobile vsn

worst case scenario

if for wutever reason

that doesnt work

try flashing the vzn vsn

assuming ur flashing

the full factory img

remove the "-w"

from the flash-all.bat file

to preserve

ur settings and data

cheers
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Cherb1990:
Problem is my bootloader is locked and after 7.1.1 it can't be unlocked anymore. So full images can't be flashed from my understanding
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] eleciv:
Ok so I've been holding off on installing twrp until I had a better understanding of adb and fastboot. I'm on build number NHG47N. I installed sdk platform tools and put the twrp.img in the same folder. Boot the phone into bootloader and type in fastboot devices. I get the serial number and fastboot. Then I type in fastboot boot twrp.img and get cannot load twrp.img path not found. All drivers are up to date. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] eleciv:
Here are the screenshots.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
is ur bootloader unlocked?

which vsn of twrp r u using?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] eleciv:
Yes I unlocked the bootloader when depixel first came out. Trying to install rc2. Currently stock and unlocked
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
and ur using the 3.0.2 img file

when running ur fastboot cmd?

dunno if its the same issue

but try

not renaming ur img file

then run the fastboot cmd

fyi wrt rc2

ppl had stated issues

restoring nandroid backups

with rc2

if thats impt to u

stick with latest 3.0.2
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] eleciv:
Yeah I'm using 3.0.2. I'll try not renaming it when I get to work in the morning. I found a zip for rc3 but couldn't find the image so I figured this was the best one to install.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
u can install 3.1.0

using the latest 3.0.2 boot img

boot into twrp using 3.0.2 img

then install 3.1.0

if u want

i had ur same issue before

and renaming the file worked

also

r u running the verfied boot signer

after installing twrp

and before rebooting?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] eleciv:
Ok cool, good to know. I hope the renaming works. Yeah I read about the boot signer and have it ready to go. I appreciate all the help.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
np

gl :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] xitation:
I have
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] y2grae:
Been round the houses looking for this, apologies for posting here but i have tried...

but ...

i've got a mass of mobile data from my Android O/S 1.51 GB in my data usage.

installation problem in system updates.

rooted and unlocked on stock (i believe the may version)

how can i upload the 50mb file to system to stop it continuously using my mobile data?

where do i get it from?

I've just about got flashing on this dual system thingy sorted out... (it's changed since the days of the xperia T)

uk EE model.

android 7.1.2

build N2G470

Elemental P1.12

any help welcome

finally solved: https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-updates-unlocked-bootloader-root-t3530088