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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
No... You came to the right place, with a noob case question! I was trying to follow your problem, reading, and your solution was a novel surprise..

Good work!

Indeed when the problem is very elusive or the vantage is opaque, we may just need a different way of looking at situation....

Like when that conclusion is reached that you don't get the next step, at all....maybe an earlier step has been botched accidentally, in your case proceeding with one device's camera. So ask, wait what am I trying to do? Are the other steps right?

The other day I was looking up directions on removing printer toner cartridge in order to replace it, reading a lot of different sources. I didn't want to break the thing, but it should have been simpler. I pulled here, there, until I mentally exclaimed "it's like it isn't there!" And I followed with an "aha" moment and asked my boss.

Obviously, he had removed it beforehand​ to take to the store to get a compatible replacement, which is what he'd handed to me and left to set up. I laughed at myself.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] barbo:
Thanks for making me feel a little better, nednednerb :)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nickporwal:
I just bought the new phone. But it's freezing and crashing upon just clicking 4-5 photos from the camera. I have even flashed new factory image from Google. As soon as i click photos one by one, phone just freez and restarts. What could be the issue? I really liked the phone but now i will have to return it.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] phamine:
Is there a way to enable night mode on quick tiles?

I'm only seeing that night mode can only be enabled/disabled from Settings/Display
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] maflin18:
Yes. Swipe down to view your quick tiles, then tap the edit button in the upper right corner (looks like a pencil). Then you can add/remove tiles.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
i just flashed pure nexus and now i have no gmail or many other apps is this normal or do i need to install gapps or can i i just switched over from the axon 7 any help is appreciated
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] dev70194:
I would flash Gapps, beanstown does mention it on his XDA thread. What's weird is I never had any issues when I flashed it on mine. Could it be a corrupted build?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
i could not get any gapps to flash what package did you use?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] dev70194:
I couldn't tell you because we have different phones but here's the XDA Thread: https://xdaforums.com/android/software/gapps-dynamic-gapps-t3487192

Just download one of the versions and flash the zip. I would recommend a backup beforehand just in case. Good Luck :)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] matiamb:
Hi! I have a Verizon pixel with obviously a locked bootloader. My question is if it's possible to install a factory image in this situation, with the bootloader locked. Thank you!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Nope.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] LoliSmith:
I am running NDE63N with an unlocked bootloader. Can I downgrade to NDE63H or NDE63L? Including downgrading the bootloader?

I have never take any OTAs and never have updated anything. October 5, 2016 security patch.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Emin015:
Yes. Flashing factory images will downgrade your device, including modem and bootloader.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Juice3250:
I'm looking to get one from Verizon and am wondering if I can unlock the bootloader without it being rooted?

Also is there a way to swap the recent and back buttons without root?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Depends what software version comes on it. If it is on 7.1.1 or if it updates to 7.1.1 before you unlock the bootloader you can not do anything on your list.

If it comes with 7.1 you can unlock it with the depixel8 method. At that point you can root it if you want. I do not believe there is any way to swap the buttons unless you root. You can not root unless it is unlocked.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] maflin18:
You could swap buttons if you run a custom ROM that supports that feature. You would still need to be able to unlock your bootloader to do that, though. So device must ship with 7.1, not 7.1.1
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Zonen:
I'm running into alot of confusion on how to update my Verizon Google Pixel phone.

I got it at 7.1, unlocked and rooted it. I now would like to update it to whatever the most recent ota is which looks like NOF27B. However I'm currently on NDE63P. Do I need to first update to NOF26V and then go to NOF27B? Also how do I go about doing this process to safely update the phone without issue.

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Also,

DO i need to install NDE63X

So is my pattern to update

NDE63X

NOF26V

NOF27B

If I wish to be most up to date on verizon?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
First there is no Verizon version of the software. Just​ Rogers and everyone else.

I am assuming you modified your phone and it won't install the ota? If not you can just take the ota's and be done.

But if you modified the the third post in the thread below is my preferred way if doing it. Especially since you are a few versions behind.

However download NOF27B. That is the newest. That said consider waiting until Monday. Google will drop the April update then. No sense updating twice on three days.

Pay attention to editing the flashall bat file in the link. You need to do that to save your data. When it is over you will need to redo your mods.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel/help/stupidly-bootloop-help-t3554242
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Zonen:
So if I understand you correctly,

I don't have to flash each ota, I can go to the most recent? So just download the update Monday, and follow this guys instructions and click on the bat and it does all the work for me?

And not sure what you mean by modified. I unlocked bootloader and flashed root. Nothing else. I haven't flashed any mods or anything. Should I be able to use ota's at this stage?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
I am sending you to the full factory image method. It will flash your whole phone to the newest. That is why you only have to do it once.

And that is why it is important that you edit the flashall bat file and remove the -w That keeps it from flashing your user data.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Zonen:
Thank you so much for clearing this all up.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] maximm98:
Hello,

I've been starting to get a interest in flashing custom ROMs to my Pixel and I have one question. Are security updates completely separate from actual Android ROM updates? For example, if I rolled back a Android update would it also rollback the security update? Or is there a separate developer site to rollback security updates?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
security updates are included in stock roms

security updates can be received as ota patches with stock roms (non modified)

security updates​ are included in custom roms, but ota security patches are not compatible with custom roms.

If you want the latest security updates with a custom rom you need to wait for the next build to be posted, but devs often post new builds more often that that official stock roms are.

installing a older rom will include the older security updates, really no other way to downgrade the security version
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mikeprius:
Noob question, with TWRP, what is Slot A and B and do I really need to do anything with this ? I was going to create a Nandroid using OTG and it says Slot A and B ?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mrpine1987:
How to fix Google pixel phone if it hard bricks?

Just got my new Google 32gb pixel phone today, Going to have lots of fun with this new toy. Before I get into it won't to know if my phone can be fix when it hard bricks? Never had a problem before but you never know.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] ddiehl:
I'm needing to use MTP Enabler which requires root. Can I root the phone and still use the stock rom? I realize that I won't receive OTA updates but can flash them manually after downloading them from Google, correct? Additionally what exactly would I lose by rooting?

Thanks..
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mpappas87:
Android Pay is the biggest thing that comes to mind. I've also read that you can't use some other apps/games (Mario, Pokemon Go, and I'm sure some others.)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
I would add some banking apps also don't like root.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Xaiux:
Which of the two 7.1.2 OTAs should I sideload to my Pixel currently on NOF27B?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
N2G47E

For future reference if you go to the full factory image page they are labeled and you can match them up and figure it out.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lapingultah:
Second day getting used to my new Pixel, while it's my first Android phone as well (so far loving the phone, hating the OS...) A few questions I haven't found an answer anywhere yet:

1) How do I get completely rid of the microphone icon next to G-button on the homescreen? I've seen a million videos and screenshots of stock Pixels with only the G-icon, but mine had the microphone there too straight out of the box and through 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 updates. This one:

2) How do I completely disable the 'OK Google' function from doing, uh, anything? I've disabled every possible thing under Google > Settings > Voice, and Assistant isn't configured anywhere (not that it would even work with my regional settings), but whenever I say 'OK Google' the following pops up:

I don't know if that's text-to-speech or whatever, but I don't want it appear at all. Right now I've dis-allowed the Google App to use microphone which seems to do the trick, but is there an easier way?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] robocuff:
I can't tell you the answer to your first question. To be honest, I've never seen that before. I've had my phone since early November and that microphone has never been there. I'm currently on 7.1.1.

As for your second question, open the Google app and then go to settings. Then under Google assistant, choose settings. Look for OK Google detection and touch it. You should be able to disable it there. If you've already done that, I'm not sure what to tell you. That should turn the OK Google thing off..
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
On item 1, go into apps and clear data on the Pixel Launcher. Give it a reboot, that often fixes tbat.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lapingultah:
Thanks for the tips! I think I found what's going on - explained here. Because I'm using a system language not supported by Assistant, "Google Now will take over" and that's it. If I change my system language to English, the mic icon is gone. Then I can seemingly disable Google Assistant from listening to "OK Google" as well, but if I say it (or long-press the home button) I get a pop-up asking if I want to enable the Assistant. Again, blocking Google App from accessing the microphone solves that, but in the end it's either the mic icon or English UI.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mark2410:
so, am i being blind or in there no Lineage OS for the Pixel?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] xD4x:
There's is lineage 14.1 for pixel
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mark2410:
might you be able to point me in its direction? just i could find no mention of it on their site
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] xD4x:
Are you using the app?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mark2410:
no, just their website, it it there?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] xD4x:
I found it in the app under my device tab. It'll give you all the threads that are most talked about. Lineage being one of them. Not sure where to find it on the website

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Could always try on google "Google pixel lineage 14.1" it may bring up XDA site
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mark2410:
erm which app? also that google only brought up a link ot the xl, are the roms the same given the v close similarity?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] xD4x:
XDA app in the Google play store

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https://xdaforums.com/pixel/how-to/linage-14-1-t3541081

This is that thread link
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] eparico:
ROM Recommendations

Hey all, I'll be getting a Pixel soon (supposed to be here already but thanks to FedEx, a replacement had to be sent) and am looking for recommendations on what ROM to use. Previously, I had a Nexus 5 that was running Cyanogen which I loved but come to find out, it's sadly not around anymore. It's been a while since I installed a ROM on a phone, can you tell? Anyway, I'm looking for a stable ROM similar to Cyanogen. I read about Lineage but it seems it's not quite available for the Pixel just yet, or I just haven't read enough of these threads to find it. I'm open to just about any suggestions and will also be doing some research on my end as well, but would like to hear what some of you more experienced Pixel users have been running. Thanks!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] maflin18:
Pure Nexus is definitely the way to go for you. Everything from stock rom on pixel, plus a few extra settings and features here and there. Nothing extra or obsessive that you don't need, just a rock solid, feature rich rom.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] eparico:
Thanks for the insight. I started looking over Pure Nexus after posting and it definitely looks to be pretty smooth. I still have a lot more reading to do though, I haven't installed a ROM in a long time. Just curious, does it have the ability to block numbers? I don't give out my cell number unless it's friends, family, or work related but I'll be darned if I still don't get the occasional scammer telling me my computer has a virus. If I answer, I usually have some choice words for them but won't say them here. :p
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] maflin18:
Indeed. Stock rom supports blocking numbers as well as reporting them as spam, so same thing in pure Nexus rom. No features lost from stock.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] eparico:
Awesome, thanks again!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] rockmeonly42:
Demo mode active

Hello! How can i disable the demo mode on this device? I tried opening the developer menu, by tapping build number in about menus but it won't do anything... i cannot unlock the phone for flashing and fastboot flashing unlock is not working... any ideas of how i can unlock the phone and flash it? pls help :( ps: i have the flash, is all ready.... i just need... to unlock it :crying:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Xaif:
I need SystemUI.apk of Pixel. I wanted to PORT Pixel Navigation bar for my Nexus 5. It would be great if someone will share it for Android 7.1.2
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] honest1212:
Hey guys, new pixel owner here :)

A small question, with my previous experience with 3T, the camera quality on any custom ROM is not par with the stock rom due to proprietary blobs. Is this the same case with pixel as well?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lolloilbello:
Flash rom / recovery

Hi guys, i have a nexus Pixel, and i cant configure it 'cause it ask me to log in with a registred email, but my sister ( the phone is her ) , doesn't remember nor email nor pasw.

I cant access to fastboot, the booloader is locked and i cant enable USB debugging obvs, so my pc, when i use the command " adb devices" doesn't see it.

What can i do???? :(
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] maflin18:
No sir. Full camera quality across multiple custom ROMS here.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lolloilbello:
nobody can help me?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Nope. Without the original account info you won't get into the phone. It is Google's Factory Reset Protection. Keeps people from stealing a phone and doing a factory reset on it. You need to log in with the original account, then go into settings and hit accounts and remove it.

There is no way around it.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lapingultah:
After getting myself familiar with Pixel (and Android in general...) for a few weeks, a couple of new questions I'm having a hard time finding a proper answer for:

1) Exactly what size - and file format - should contact photos be in, and is there a better way to apply them than through the contact list one by one? I'm using 720*720px .png files and when I select and save them on a contact it looks fine, then I exit the contact screen and go back and it's all blurry and pixelated. As if it's uploaded somewhere where something deduces it's oversized and should be shrunk or so, but how do I get around this?

2) I'm still keen on using the Substratum to get all black menus and basic applications, but I have no use for root otherwise (nor do I care for Android Pay or such). What's the best (or the most "lightweight") option to achieve it? So far I'm thinking systemless root, but is that the way to go? If so, every guide about it says that before accepting OTA updates you should undo everything that requires root and then temporarily un-root your phone. It seems a bit of a nuisance to theme everything back to original, get rid of Substratum and SuperSU etc, update via OTA and then re-do everything. But if that's the "best" way I think I can live with that..?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] exad:
This happens to me too unless I take a picture with the pixel and use that so I imagine it likes images at 3036x4048

I'm not sure what other people do but every month, I do a system data, app backup using titanium backup, and a UI backup within nova launcher sms backup with signal messenger. Download the full updated system image, flash it, flash latest twrp, flash latest supersu, MOAB adblocker and a custom kernel then restore all backups. This whole process takes me about an hour. If the update is a bigger step up, (IE: 7.1.1 to 7.1.2) then I won't backup system data and will just reconfigure that stuff which takes about 15 minutes or so.

If you do a systemless root, you should be able to accept OTA's just fine, unrooting and redoing everything is a safety precaution that decreases the likelihood of bugs popping up.

I think if you want a carefree experience, where OTA's just download and install and everything is smooth sailing, you just don't root your phone. Personally, I feel the benefits of having root, outweighs the inconvenience of having root and that's what each user has to decide for themselves. That's why most of the people out there, don't root. They don't need it and they don't see the benefit.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tacofart:
two quick questions.

1. What is the difference between the battery saving mode in elemental x and the stock android battery saving mode?

2. Just started to use titanium backup for the first time and am confused about some of the schedule options. Trying to figure out how best to set it up to backup all user apps on a weekly basis. I currenty just have it set to "backup all user apps" every week but am wondering if it would be better to use some combo of redo backups for all modified data and all newer apps or something.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tttuning:
i just got a factory refurbished replacement from VZW and it came with 7.1.1. can I OEM unlock and root?? the OEM unlock is greyed out
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
No, you can't.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bassheadx:
WiFi repeatedly connects/disconnects when trying to connect to open network at work

At my new job, I have absolutely no reception in my building. My company has two networks, one is for company issued laptops and phones, and another network that everybody is supposed to be able to connect to. You are supposed to connect to the open network and be redirected to a page where you can enter your domain credentials.

The problem is: I can never get to the company portal to login because as soon as I connect, I get disconnected. The cycle repeats and drains my phone in a few hours if I do not disable WiFi.

The main suggestion I have read is to completely reset all network settings, tried that and wiped my cache for good measure to no success.

Everyone I've talked to say they get redirected fine and do not have any issues.

I have ran out of ideas and really would appreciate any help. As of now I don't receive any calls or texts until I walk to the parking lot at the end of the day.

I am running Pure Nexus and I am rooted. Not sure if that is relevant but I was thinking since it's a giant secure facility, maybe I am getting blocked from connecting?

Verizon - Google Pixel (Pure Nexus + Root - 7.1.1)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] vman10:
Is it possible to send files/photos over wifi direct on the Pixel? There doesn't seem to be an option using the share function..

Stock Pixel 7.1.2
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jets76:
I am on Resurrection Remix 5.8.2 (7.1.1) so it's an older build. I'd like to flash stock but keep root. What is the best way to do this? I just want a regular stock rom without all the tweaks for a while. I don't flash all the time so I don't want to screw up the phone.

The more detail the better. I know the recent google update nuked super su and all that so april build is ok. I plan to flash 7.1.2 (N2G47E, Apr 2017)

Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] exad:
Make backups of your apps and sms and whatever else you want to keep

copy them to your pc or upload to your cloud service of choice (Typically, I zip the titanium backup folder before copying to pc then unzip after I copy back to the phone)

boot to fastboot

run the flashall.bat from the pixel factory image while phone is hooked up to the PC

let the phone boot up and go through first time setup

Copy all backed up stuff back to phone and supersu zip and twrp zip (MOAB is a good idea too if you want to block out ads)

Boot to fastboot

fastboot boot twrp.img

flash fastboot.zip within twrp

flash supersu

flash moab if you want

reboot phone

restore backups

profit.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Black Fullbust:
Currently Using PixelXL(Verizon) Rooted/Unlocked Bootloader, Android Version 7.1, November 5th Patch, Build # NDE63X

Im looking to update, but still maintain root/Unlocked Bootloader, can I? Should I?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] exad:
you should be able to unroot and update. You would likely need to flash stock recovery back too if you have custom recovery installed.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] vibranze:
New Pixel user here, got a question regarding the custom ROm and ,

Google camera, am I able to install original Google camera if I am on custom ROM? Thank you.

Edit: I found someone already asked the same question and it got answered. Kindly ignore my post. Thanks.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] brettule:
Noob questions for a first time Pixel user:

1. Can you root the Pixel and still get the OTA android updates?

2. I've unlocked my bootloader and flashed TWRP but I'm mystified on the best method of rooting. Do I just need the SuperSU zip and install it from TWRP? If so, where do I find the latest and greatest SU zip?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Remy23221:
So I just got a vzw pixel and it is already on 7.1.2 stock rom with locked bootloader. Is there anyway I can unlock the bootloader now? Or is there a way to go back to previous versions without root and custom recovery? From what I'm reading everywhere it's not possible...
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] krelvinaz:
not really
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] paradox923:
Quick question?. Have a pixel from google, bootloader not unlocked (yet). On project fi but debating switching to vzw, better coverage in my area. Switching to vzw, will my phone still get updates from Google or vzw? Will vzw screw me over for future unlocking, rooting etc etc? Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You will get your updates from google but the will be the VZ version which contains some tweeks for their network.

No VZ can't mess up your unlocking rooting.