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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] paradox923:
Awesome!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bretrick30:
I can't for the life of me get a ROM or Kernel to work. This was so much easier on my Nexus 6P. I was able to install TWRP and root the stock ROM. No matter which ROM I always end up with the boot loop and ramdisk thing.

Here are the steps I take:

1. Start with unlocked bootloader on May Update

2. Fastboot boot TWRP

3. In TWRP wipe, flash ROM, SU, TWRP RC2, and the Boot Signer Zip.

Am I doing something wrong?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cntryby429:
What rom and what versions of SU and boot signer are you flashing?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] ferg40:
I'm dealing with the same crap. I have been unable to get anything ROM related to work. Verizon here, I feel that's the issue. Or I'm just dumb. Not sure. Lol
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bretrick30:
Resurrection Remix

SU 2.79 SR3

Boot Signer V3

I was able to get the stock rom rooted using that version of SU and Boot Signer. That was working fine until I tried to flash ElementalX.

Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] vibranze:
I am currently on 7.1.2 stock, if I install Android O, will it wipe my phone? Thank you.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Did you reinstall the boot signer after ElementalX?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] OTTOREIKU:
I can't seem to find a solid answer, pardon if youve seen it before: with magisk root, do we have a full root or still unable to browse system files and what not? I'm fully rooted now and I like the idea of getting magisk to hide my root but it seems like it's not a full root?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bretrick30:
Yes I did. I have now read up in the ElementalX post and saw that it signs it itself. Is me flashing the boot Signer after that what screwed it up?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Possible, but I don't know. I would certainly try again to see. Worst case you have to reflash factory and the reroot.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] exad:
no, only reverting back from o would.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Mou12:
SIM Lock

Hello guys, I am buying a new Pixel phone but the seller claims that it was officially carrier unlocked.

- I just want to know if it was unlocked by the carrier or by 3rd party company

- Locking again the boot loader will cause the device any harm or will back it SIM locked again ?

-How could I find out if this piece has microphone issue that most of people complain about ?

Thanks in advance, sorry for my english
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jimbob_sf:
I've tried to search for a simple, one-stop answer, but I don't see it. I'm dumping my S8 because I can't live without a rooted phone. When buying a Pixel, what are the "rules" to ensure the bootloader can be unlocked? I'd never get a Verizon version, so I'm looking at Google only. I think there are three simple questions:

1. How to tell if the phone is definitely a Google version (Pixel 128gb)?

2. Swappa has the "international" version listed. Same as Google version?

3. If Google version, does the firmware need to be below a certain level?

If there is a "buying a Pixel" guide, I'd gladly read it. Thanks XDA!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
1. If the oem unlock slider can be moved to allow unlock it is either a Google phone or a VZ phone that was unlocked before the exploit was fixed. Making it essentially the same. There is no other way to be sure that I know of.

2. International version will not work on VZ or Sprint. And could very well be locked depending upon carier.

3. If Google the OS version does not matter.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Jank4AU:
radio vs modem

Okay, as in the screenshot, what is the difference between radio and the modem files? Both came out of the May factory image download...
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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Jank4AU:
Bump...anybody? Bueller? Bueller?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jimbob_sf:
I'm not thinking clearly because I may have gotten royally f'd.

I purchased a Google Pixel (Google version) that the prior owner flashed the Verizon 7.1.2 NHG47L firmware. The OEM Unlock slider is greyed out and the Skipsoft app says the bootloader its locked.

Please, please, please tell me there is a way out of this.

Update: After a few deep breathes, I looked again at the OEM Unlock toggle and it said to connect to the internet, so I enabled WiFi and it became enabled. A few minutes later and the bootloader was unlocked by Skipsoft. Not a great way to open a new toy...
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Then it is not a Google version, it is a Verizon phone. Mine is a Google phone, running the VZ version and is unlocked. There are many many of us.

You got a Verizon phone, sorry.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jimbob_sf:
I thought if the phone was on the Verizon 7.1.2 build, the bootloader was locked, and it was a Verizon phone, you were "hosed" with no way back. I thought only a Google model could be unlocked in that scenario (which I just did)?

I'm flashing the Google stock image and then figuring out how to flash a custom ROM.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
So it is already unlocked. That would have been good info to include in tbe original post. You left us with the impression that it was locked with it grayed.

So if it is unlocked and grayed, that is normal for a google phone. It keeps you from hitting the slider before you issue the fastboot command to lock it.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Dodgexander:
My gf has a problem with her stock Verizon pixel 7.1.2. For some reason when she tries adjusting media volume with the volume rockers after playing a video on YouTube or in a browser it always defaults to ring volume and not media.

Every time she has to press the down arrow to select all volume types and adjusts it there.

Correct behaviour would be once you start playing media it should default to media volume right?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cthuluhoop123:
Can someone send me their lib folder? Not the one in the system folder, but the root folder.

Path is : Root/vendor/lib

I'm doing some ports so I need the files. Thanks.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] yhd4711499:
I have the same issue and still can't flash a boot loader.

What do you mean by "matching the stock factory image to the flash-all"? Detail is appreciated.

I am 7.1.1 unlocked. Got this message when boot into recovery:

reboot reason: 0x776655aa

reboot message: LK panic, pc00625f6d lr:838acd40

...

BL: N/A

Baseband: N/A

...

Boot-slot: b

Device is UNLOCKED

Much like this:

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/phone-by-google/g6DIFT1_NaU;context-place=topicsearchin/phone-by-google/category$3Aother%7Csort:relevance%7Cspell:false
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jets76:
Believe it or not I haven't had the time to try this but now there is a VerifiedBootSigner-v8 I need to flash but not sure at what point. Also what about bootloader, radio or vendor images? When I do need to flash those.

Thanks man
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jets76:
NM used the toolkit
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jimbob_sf:
I searched and couldn't find a thread discussion, but rather than start another thread, I'll see if the gurus who help in this thread know.

Can user apps be converted to a system app?

I've seen posts saying that TB can't do it, and it indeed doesn't) and other apps like "/system/app mover" just spin trying. My specific need is to make Power Toggles system. It can't toggle WiFi Hotspot and I want to try as a system app.

The pull down toggle for Hotspot works fine (Resurrection Remix), but I toggle Hotspot all day and like Power Toggles.

Thanks for any knowledge and the millionth "WTF was Google thinking with this ridiculous A/B slot stuff"
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tbosa13:
Correct Factory Image?

Please go easy on me... I've searched everywhere for a straight answer with no luck.

I have a rooted Pixel. I update with the latest OTA security update/image from the Google site every month. It has always been fairly straightforward which version I need until this June update. I bought my Pixel from Google directly, and I am using it on T-Mobile. This month, the Google OTA page lists several versions for the Pixel and one says it's for T-Mobile and others. Do I use this one or the plain one with no carrier listed? In the past, I used the one with no carrier listed because T-Mobile was never mentioned. Now that it is, should I use that one or is it for Pixels bought direct from T-Mobile only? Thank you for your help!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Use the one for your carrier, so in your case​ t mobile. It will have minor changes for network/mobile connections.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tbosa13:
Thank you for the quick reply! Maybe this is why I've been dropping calls all week since I updated with regular one.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] daleys2016:
Help with installing TWRP

I don't want to clog up the forums..

I have my pixel unlocked boot loader , however, everything I attempt to install twrp it never works...my pin code doesn't show up like in the tutorials. Thus I cannot locate my twrp.zip to flash inside of twrp if that makes any sense.

Can someone help me? Android sdk is set up properly I believe and have rooted my old nexus 5 a million times etc..

I am really lost at the moment, any help please would be greatly appreciated.

Andrew
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] exad:
are you using twrp rc1? i would use that. last time i had to boot twrp a few times before it would ask me to decrypt storage properly.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Silent25r:
Tried to root my device using the Minimal ADB method and is now stuck in rebooting. Been that way for 30 minutes. Attempted to google a solution but only found a guide for the xl. Any help would be appreciated.

Just downloaded a factor image of the 7.1.2. It reboots now. Will it always show that unlock symbol and message? Can I relock after root?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
No, do not relock a modified phone. If something goes wrong you are screwed. And I wouldn't relock a stock phone unless I was about ti send it in for warranty work.

As for guides, XL and regular are identically.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Silent25r:
Thanks for this.

I noticed that my device still doesn't have root. I used the unified android toolkit to try to get root. Followed every step listed. Phone rebooted successfully but it doesn't have root access.

Also, tried to get verizon to activate my device over the phone but they are telling me that my device isn't support by the network? I have recovery but no root access.

Managed to get root working. All will be good if Verizon is able to activate my device tomorrow. Will they attempt to solve my issue even though my device is rooted?

Edit: Verizon had no issues working on my device in store to get it working.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] hojotogo:
Junior Member2 posts Thanks: 0

I will be buying a new phone this fall. I used to have an iPhone 6s+ that was waterlogged and replaced it with a moto g4+. I like Android better but the wonkey updates make me crazy. I love the iPhone because of how smooth the updates usually were. I have factory upgrade on g4 but it just isn't smooth and good anymore. Bootloop etc. When the pixel updates, is it smooth and mostly problem free like the iPhone?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Yes the updates from Google are solid and come like clockwork the first Monday of every month.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] kornesque:
soft brick?

Kinda put myself in a bind and am looking for some guidance. I have a Verizon Pixel, unlocked bootloader and was on the March PureNexus release with the necessary vendor image. I was preparing to upgrade to the latest PN and started upgrading bootloader/radio/vendor when the problems started.

I used the Unified Android toolkit to start and downloaded the most recent Verizon factory image from Google. I used the "flash parts of factory image' option to get just the bootloader and others updated. Everything went swimingly, I did just the bootloader first and it seemed to flash fine, then my device rebooted and just bootloops. I get the unlocked bootloader message, then it shows the Google/powered by Android splash screen for a split second before it bounces. Occasionally it shows a RAM dump. Thankfully I can still get into fastboot... I tried reflashing the bootloader again along with vendor/radio, just in case, but same issue. Am I supposed to use the Google stock images instead of factory or something? Been a while since I've dabbled so I'm pretty much starting from scratch. Any ideas would be gratly appreciated, thanks y'all.

Edit: solved. Thankfully I nandroided everything before starting this. After rubbing a couple brain cells together I decided that flashing the entire factory stock image wouldnt hurt as long as i didnt flash userdata. Bootloader worked and I'm back to a fixable point. Thanks for reading...if anyone can explain what went south for me I'd like to know so I understand for later.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Lucky Thirteen:
New Pixel owner, so far, so good, but...

Hey folks!

New Pixel owner, so far, so good, BUT I'm having a hard time to connect it on my computer to transfer some stuffs from my old phone.

I have tried almost all the USB drivers floating around... It's still a No GO!

I have tried different USB ports, different cables... No, no, no.

I have tried to put my phone in PTP mode, MTP mode... Again, nothing.

I have tried to install the driver directly in the Windows/system/inf folder as stated in this forum.... Niet, NADA!

I have tried via the SkipSoft Unified Android tool, even bought the full version... Nope, still not recognized by Windows.

I have tried to activate USB debugging, playing with PTP mode, MTP mode, then deactivating USB debugging mode to try again PTP mode, MTP mode... You know the drill, nothing happen.

I know how to root, flashed, play with SDK's tool, but I can't have my phone recognized by Windows.

My computer is running Windows 7 ultimate 64bit, fully up to date.

I have SDK tools installed and running perfectly with all the devices I throw at it.... exception made for the Pixel.

Pixel 32 Go

Android 7.1.2

Android security patch level : July 5, 2017

Build Number : NKG47M

.....Not rooted obviously!

Can someone tell me what else I should try?

Thanks for reading me!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Sgace:
Did you try first enable mtp mode and then plug in? This worked for me at some point?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Lucky Thirteen:
Thanks, unfortunately not working for me.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Sgace:
Did you try plugging in while in fastboot or recovery?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cntryby429:
Have you tried a different cable, different USB port? Is your phone recognized by a different computer? Consider loading a temporary session of Linux on your computer.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] ¿GotJazz?:
Hi - I helped a friend purchase a new Pixel. He's moving from an old iPhone, and I was helping to set him up. (The iPhone/Android transfer cable and adapter is FREAKIN' AWESOME! I didn't know that the Pixel came with that, and I was really impressed on how easily that worked!)

While the phone generally appears to be working OK, it seems like the screen sensitivity is unreliable. For example, long presses on the screen items are not always recognized.

I installed Nova Launcher, and the long-press context menu on the desktop doesn't always appear or icons aren't moving when I long press to move the icons to a different part of the screen.

It reminds me of the early days of Android when screen sensitivity was dodgy.

The issue seems random, and generally the phone screen is pretty responsive.

Is this a known issue?

A second question: Is there a way to show a battery percentage on the status bar instead of the battery icon? I haven't found a way, and every Android phone I have owned had this option - I can't seem to find it.

Thanks,

¿GJ?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] barbo:
I did a quick search and I haven't read all the posts so perhaps this has been mentioned before but I use AirDroid to quickly and easily (no root needed) move files wirelessly to and from my Windows computer and my Pixel. It works like a charm and has other cool features such as being able to use the computer keyboard to type text messages on your phone. Check it out!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeekMcLeod:
That sounds odd and extremely frustrating.. I have never had any issues when it came to connecting my pixel to my computer.

Most I can do to try and help is give you this link. https://developer.android.com/studio/run/oem-usb.html#InstallingDriver

Step by step process for properly installing it.

You can also click on the side bar and go to "Get the Google USB driver". Which gives you the option of downloading it as a zip or through the SDK Manager.

There is also this Caution on the installing page:

Caution: You may make changes to android_winusb.inf file found inside usb_driver\ (for example, to add support for other devices), however, this will lead to security warnings when you install or upgrade the driver. Making any other changes to the driver files may break the installation process.

So maybe that is something you need to do, for some reason, to get it to work.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lukey-55:
Guys I don't like the Oreo update as it's killing my battery.

Can I flash 7.1.2 OTA via ADB to go back to Nougat with a locked bootloader ?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cntryby429:
No. However, you may try troubleshooting what's "killing" your battery as it may not be Oreo itself. Have you factory reset since taking the update?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lukey-55:
I haven't is it worth trying?

I've literally for the exact same setup as I had in android N but instead of 4 hours screen on time I get around 2?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cntryby429:
Well, it's not the same setup. It's the same apps and similar settings on a new OS. Maybe one of them hasn't been updated and isn't acting right on Oreo. Maybe the update left something not quite right.

If your looking to get to the bottom of it, I'd factory reset, install bare minimum (if any) apps, and test it for a day or two. I suspect you'll see a return to normal battery drain.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bam0027:
Quick question to start: I just bought this used on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Google-Pixe...SM-Android-Smartphone-Cell-Phone/401376192067). Will I have any issues on Google Fi, and which is the most recommended ROM for that? I don't need anything special, have been rooting Androids for years, but I've been running factory OEM ROMs on my Nexus 5X for the past two years, and don't think I need anything special. Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lukey-55:
Okay I'll give it a try!

Thank you for your advice ??
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Ask seller if phone has been booted once with a Verizon SIM card. If it has been, then you can use project FI but may have issues unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs.

I am not sure of other people's success unlocking bootloader after switching a phone from Verizon to another carrier. I recommend looking at a bunch of the Verizon bootloader unlock threads.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bam0027:
Thanks, [MENTION=4320203]nednednerb[/MENTION]. AFAIK, these were demos in a store, but I'll ask further.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] quasimoju:
Hey Guys, i'm fairly new to all of this but i managed to root my pixel with this guide https://xdaforums.com/pixel/how-to/guide-root-android-o-dev-preview-1-pixel-t3591548

So after i flashed the factory Image of Android o i get a notification that i can update to Android o 8 but i already flashed it Like it says in the guide. So do i need to Update it or did i do some steps wrong?

Thx in advance. ✌️

Edit: it's the security update august is it Safe to install it?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Yes it is safe if you are stock, no root, no mod

But you say you are root? It won't install probably.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] pantsdownslow:
pixel usb debugging

is there a way to turn usb debugging on, on an frp locked google pixel?

another of xda has told me he could help to remove the frp lock if i upgrade to android 8.0, but i cannot do this with out enabling the usb debugging first.

or if someone can tell me how to upgrade to oreo without usb debugging please let me know.

thanks in advance
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
Can you get into the phone at all? Not enormously familiar with frp locked phones. If you can have you got developer options in settings/system? If not go to settings /system /about phone and then keep tapping build number 7 times. Then go back to settings and you should have a developer options tab. Go into this and enable USB debugging, and OSM unlock if you want to unlock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] pantsdownslow:
tried to turn on developer options nothing happens when i tap on build number repeatedly
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
Are you sure there is no developer options in settings / system? It should appear there after repeatedly tapping build number.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] pantsdownslow:
The site will not not allow me to post links yet, but when I tap on the build number repeatedly nothing happens, and developers options is not available in the settings menu.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
As an alternative have you been to the Google developer website? You can download factory images and flash them to your phone, including the latest oreo. You will need to install adb, fastboot and device drivers to your PC and use your PC to flash the factory image. And it will wipe your phone. Google how to do it or search XDA. It's all there. And it's not as complicated as it first might seem. Good luck
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
it's possible RB Text Editor was included with Root browser
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] magicfajita:
Oh my god thank you so much I just installed BusyBox and then it started to work
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Sure, Root Browser asks to install BusyBox, most File managers do not ask.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] marc.ientilucci:
Hey all, I noticed the factory images have a lot of extra .img files compared to a Nexus. Does anyone have instructions on how to manually flash the system image with fastboot commands?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
written for the Pixel XL but same steps

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-update-fastboot-t3498187
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] newbie4ever:
I'm wondering if there's a way to edit the soft keys without root?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I rewrote them for pixel

Installing new security update with fastboot.exe for a bootloader-unlocked Pixel
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] marc.ientilucci:
What about the other .img files that come in the factory image?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Shouldn't be necessary, if you compare checksums from older firmware, I think you will find they haven't updated the others
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Savoury:
Could someone please explain me how to proper Change the wallpaper? I choose the wallpaper, Center it or whatever and everytime it gets resized and pushed off when applied. Cant find any Option to get that Fixed. Doesnt Change anything if i Change the wallpaper within Nova or the System setting.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Try uninstalling Nova Launcher (as it was last updated in May and your OS is newer and probably incompatible until an update).

I have no 3rd party launcher and add wallpaper for me works perfectly as normally intended on the stock Pixel launcher. Nova might catch up, but not there now.