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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Savoury:
Nah, it has nothing to do with Nova. I'm runing Nova Launcher 5.0B8 which was Last udated Oct.27th. As i said, this happens when i Set the wallpaper in Settings, and when i Set it through Nova.. 2 different ways with the Same result.

If i Set the Wallpaper straight Edge to Edge (its vertical Cut to 16:9 and SHOULD fit without issues) the Phone zooms into the Picture and pushed it off its Position. But if i Zoom in the picture, it Sets the Wallpaper fije without any gambling.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Oh, as far as the home screen wallpaper cropping. It seems designed to move left and right across page turning, maybe it needs a custom ROM to make it do otherwise than zoom in a little
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] amateurhack:
If you buy the phone from Google, will it work with a Verizon SIM card? It works be nice to know that I can unlock the bootloader and root it without changing carriers. ?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Bruce Lee:
Yup it's working just fine. I am Verizon subscriber with a Google Store bought Pixel.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] amateurhack:
Excellent. Thanks.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Quadman:
Can anyone point me to the stock Oct verizon pixel firmware? I know it ends with H, L, or P. Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] brettsmods:
So yeah, nooby question.

Is unlocking your bootloader permanent, in that OTAs can't relock them? I don't want to mess with Roms or root yet since the phone is so new, but I saw there is currently an exploit to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon model. I was thinking I should unlock the bootloader now before the exploit is patched, and then root later. But I don't want to go through all the trouble of unlocking the bootloader if it can just be relocked in the future by an update.

Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Quadman:
No it's not permanent. It will be patched in a future update. To my knowledge that's why you unlock now.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] brettsmods:
But if I unlock now, it can be relocked and unable to be unlocked in the future?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] n9900229:
Hello,

After the Oreo I had issues with my bluetooth syncing properly to my car. I drive a 2017 Corolla iM and never had issues with my music bt audio syncing before. My phone calls with my b.t works just fine . But music apps like Spotify / Google music doesn't work. I found a workaround using my aha radio app that came with the car and played my music with b.t through there just fine. So I know it's not the music apps problem . My girlfriend iPhone 7 bluetooth with Spotify works just fine, and it syncs into my car. But I don't know why mine stopped working.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] kitesandkitties:
SMS backup on Google Pixel - how to retrieve?

Hi everyone, my first ever post here so I hope I've got the right section.

I accidentally deleted a whole SMS thread last night, and today I remembered that the Google Pixel backs up SMS messages. Luckily when I was setting it up I did select automatic backup. I can see that my SMS's were last backed up on 3 September, which is awesome, but I can't work out how to get to them!

I'm not great with tech-speak - you might need to assume I'm super ignorant if you wish to reply. I promise I won't be insulted LOL.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I'm not seeing a simple way just to restore sms

quote from help section via browser is

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/backups

"When you add your Google Account to a device, what you'd previously backed up for that Google Account gets put onto the device.

To restore a backed-up account to a reset Pixel phone:

Connect the phone to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. Learn how to connect by Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Tap Other ways to copy data.

Tap A backup from the cloud.

Sign in to the Google Account that you backed up to.

Tap the name of the device with the data that you'd like to use.

Pick which apps you'd like to restore.

Tap Restore."

Seems only way to restore is to Factory Reset device

Maybe someone else will have better news

I the future I suggest using an app the can backup sms, I use Pushbullet and Pulse, both have syncing to other device including Windows and Chrome.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] kitesandkitties:
Thank you, sd_shadow. I had looked at the Google support section you quoted above. The bit I don't get is

"Tap Other ways to copy data."

Where do you find that? It's like it's missing a step.

I guess if I have to factory reset the phone it's not the end of the world - but I'm hoping there might be a simpler solution! :)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
you see that option after you factory reset, during setup
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Dimmizer:
nvm figured it out
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tperki:
"New" device - how can I check

Hi: I am buying a "new" Pixel XL, arrives tomorrow. Is there a way to tell how many hours of run time a device has? I guess this is a general Android question, but for me is specific to PXL. The phone is not NIB, but was listed as New Other, supposedly new but not in original box. Anyway to tell? A dialer code perhaps that shows the "odometer"?

Thanks in advance for any help.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Dimmizer:
Generally.. if the phone came unopened in the original packaging and box with all it's cords and chargers etc.. then it's new. Refurbished phones come with JUST the phone.. that's all.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] NebelwerferG:
SOLVED: Maybe my Pixel have some partition problem and factory image re-flashing just solved the problem.

Hi everyone. New to Pixel and new to xda forum as well, I hope I have this post in the right place.

I have my Pixel (with factory Nougat) newly setup and encountered into 2-to-4-second cycles of "com.android.phone has stopped" and/or "android.process.media has stopped" followed by tons of messages indicating other apps have also shutdown. At first I followed solution from this post about android.process.media and this post about com.android.phone. At first things going pretty well but after some times when I tried to download some files the problem came back again, with almost all my apps seemed "lost access" of my internal storage (they seems just cannot save or download anything into internal storage because of "limited storage space", despite being given appropriate permission and system indicated that the internal storage is not full.) and I don't know if I missed something or there have more complex reason for this pattern occurred on Nougat Pixels, anyone can help?

Update: just reset media storage and left download manager disabled left no problem. But if enable the download manager, things turns out weird that as long as any download is going through download manager, the other apps seemed totally lost access of internal storage and result in catastrophic pop-ups.

UPDATE: SOLVED. May due to some partition fault during unlocking bootloader or former tweaking, reflashed the official factory image and the problem solved.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] ghettopops:
Ok, sorry to post here but I can not find the Pixel 2 Forum. Anyone have a link?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] BitterBuffaloh:
Do Verizon locked pixels have any trouble unlocking the bootloader to install a custom ROM? Was going to get one to replace my 5X now that prices are coming down.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Dimmizer:
ONLY if the Verizon Pixel comes with Android 7.1.0 once it's updated to 7.1.1 it can no longer be unlocked EVER even if you rolled back to 7.1.0 it still could not be unlocked because the bootloader becomes patched.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
It is policy as far as I know on xda not to open a forum until a device is released. You'll find some discussion on new upcoming phones in general, non device specific forums, and a little gossip in the Pixel and XL forums here.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
as far as I know, XDA randomly opens new device forums

sometimes months before they ship, sometimes after they start shipping
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] ghettopops:
My assumption was that they did open up new Forums for pending phones. All the 1+'s and Nexus's had them and there was the Shipping and Waiting room threads.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Pixel 2 forums are open

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] quinejh:
I have a question for anyone that can answer it. I have a ADB setup along with an ADB folder with my Factory October image extracted into it but in that same folder I also have some older files that I've been using TWRP 3.1.1 .1 and a couple other older radios and things like that are those non image related files going to interfere if I try to flash the October build? I'm already on October and have it routed and have TWRP installed but I want to install ElementalX kernel and the only way that I can get back to clean boot image is the recflsh stock.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Nicolae-Daniel:
Hello, seems like october security not yet available, shouldn't it be? Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mjondj:
i just read that the pixel2 is coming with an unlocked bootloader. is this also true for new oem pixel1's? how can i tell if a pixel1 has its bootloader unlocked?

edit: reason i'm asking is that i have what i thought was a locked bootloader on a pixel1, and i'd like to flash root, but from what i understand, will need to unlock/install custom recovery first. and also (the problem) is that unlocking bootloader will wipe device.

thansk!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Do you get a warning when you reboot that says....

Software can't be checked for corruption. Please relock the bootloader.

If yes, you are unlocked, if not you are not. If you are not yes you will wipe when you unlock.

And I doubt the 2 will come pre unlocked, I think you or whoever wrote that misunderstood. It will be unlockable, but not already unlocked.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bamtan2:
1) Is there a free way to SIM unlock?

2) Do OTA updates still work normally when BOOTLOADER unlocked? I think it doesn't work when rooted, so there's no point to having the bootloader locked if you want OTAs, but I'm still wondering :)

3) Is there a difference between the default carrier ROM and the one we can download from Google? In other words, when buying a new Pixel, should we enthusiasts always unlock the bootloader, flash the latest Google ROM, then lock it again, just to get the best software?

Thanks everyone!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
1) Not that I have seen.

2) Bootloader only will get updates, root or modding will cause them to fail.

3) Do not relock you Bootloader, it can go very bad. Use the ROM that is made for your carrier. They are all on the google page. They contain changes for their networks. There is no other bloat or anything, and they are all made by Google.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tim455:
Hi guys, new here.

Are there any up to date guides for installing latest nougat+xposed+magisk?

I've looked around and all i can find are oreo guides or very out of date nougat guides.

cheers
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Subrad5446@aol.com:
I'm on Dirty Unicorns, the latest Nougat one. I have my location disabled, and utilize tasker to turn location on and off as I open apps that need it. I have the weather icon in my quick settings dropdown. It wont update because the location is turned off, and the app which controls it (I believe it's OmniJAWS) is not listed in the whitelisted apps in tasker. Does anyone know a way around this? Thanks

Matt
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] garth719:
How do you root the Pixel with Android 8.0.0?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] KittyRgnarok:
Boot TWRP IMG and then flash magisk beta 14.4(look it up it's in the forums somewhere) don't try to flash TWRP I'm pretty sure there isn't a flashable zip yet

EDIT: I believe there is now a flashable beta version of TWRP for the pixel 2 series which also supports decryption(it's in the forums somewhere, too lazy to dig)

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1.have nougat installed

2. Install magisk

3. Systemless Xposed magisk module(sdk25)

4. Install the Xposed installer in the description of module as well, as I don't think any other versions of it properly detect framework

5. Win
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] eddi0:
I installed TWRP and rooted with Magisk but I have no cache directory. When I go to wipe there is no cache, just system/data/internal storage and Dalvik. How do I get cache back? I am on partition A in case that matters.

Much thanks for any/all help!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] binary_jester:
Scrambled Android screen

I have a 128GB original Pixel. I joined the beta program. A couple weeks ago I started experiencing the phone freezing then rebooting. P performed a factory reset and that appeared to fix the issue. Until last night. It looked like my phone was on the android screen. When I select recovery mode or boot loader, the screen is scrambled and unresponsive. When I tried using ADB, my phone is not recognized. Any thoughts as to what this is or how to fix it?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] KittyRgnarok:
looks to me like you dont have a bootloader at all. you have the initial screen obviously but as far as an actual boot process it doesnt look like one exists. dunno any possible way of fixing it but since its saying your bootloader is also locked and i assume the phone was running full stock, try contacting google and asking for an RMA due to an update breaking the phone
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] binary_jester:
I contacted Google. I receive my new phone on Tuesday. Thank you for the reply.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] KittyRgnarok:
aye, no problem. I'm glad they accepted the RMA cuz otherwise u wouldve been super boned as there is no way to interface w the phone in that state except maybe direct processor commands which is a whole other struggle in and of itself(if even possible on this phone)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] PeteBai:
Hey folks, I am wondering if I need to unlock the bootloader if I don't want to root/flash my pixel. Someone said that a unlocked bootloader may help when my phone failed to boot. I'm thinking about what will happen when I checked the “bootloader” option in developer options but did not really unlock it. Will I be able to unlock it to flash a factory image when I run into a boot problem?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
If bootloader is locked, that means you >cannot flash or root the device.

So if you do not want to do those things, unlocked bootloader ALSO comes with greater security risks, because anyone who knows how can wipe your device, maybe steal your data.

You might >not be able to unlock your bootloader if your system goes down. Ticking the unlock switch in developer settings might allow you to run bootloader commands with a boot problem.

However, unlocking comes with factory reset, so all user data will disappear if unlock. You might be able to fix your phone though with the option opened up to flash factory images.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] PeteBai:
Thanks, so... Should I unlock it?:confused:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
You have to decide...

There are merits for both locking and unlocking.

If you don't want or need the benefits of unlocking, stay locked.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
If you don't unlock it the chances of it bootlooping are very low. So if you don't plan on modding it, leave it locked.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] chuccck:
Just updated to 8.1 this morning and don't pass safetynet anymore (CTS profile match failed). My pixel is only unlocked and not rooted. I was passing safteynet before the upgrade to 8.1 and I don't remember what I did to achieve that.

What is the easiest, least invasive way to pass safetynet with an unlocked bootloader?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Flash a custom kernel that hides the unlock status. For example ElementalX.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] chuccck:
thanks!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] fcobain:
Hello everyone. Is there anyway to force black theme on android 8.1 even if you're using light wallpaper? Thanks befeore :)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Nope, unless you do the Substratum type theme...they have a rootless system now. An add on for like 2 bucks.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] marc206:
Oreo 8.1 final ota sms

Is anyone having issues with sms after the 8.1 final ota? I had issues with sms on both preview and do not want to update if their is still this issue. I cannot unlock this bootloader so once I update that is the end of my working sms if I update. Any help would be appreciated. Long live XDA
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] exad:
no issues for sms with me here in Canada on Telus.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] fcobain:
Hi everyone, I just clean install android 8.1 but my search bar on the app drawer are like this (attachment), not replaced by google search bar. Anyone having this or am I the only one? Thanks before

Edit: it seems the google apps crashed. I've cleared cache and data, and it works again and changed the app drawer search to bubble.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] vgs929:
How can I access fastboot/recovery with a power button that doesn't work?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Connect it to your computer and type

adb reboot bootloader
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] vgs929:
And then I can flash TWRP, right? Any good tap to turn off screen apps? Also, I read magisk is recommended for 8.1? Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Yes you can flash TWRP then. But do you need it? I have not installed it on this phone and I don't miss it. So ponder if you need it.

So you reboot the way I said, then you get the TWRP file that ends in .IMG. I will call it TWRP.img for this conversation, but it's full name is longer.

So reboot the way I said then

Fastboot boot TWRP.img

That will reboot you into TWRP and you can install the TWRP zip from there. That is also how you install the Magisk zip.

Don't know any power off apps, but if you power button is shot how would you turn it back on?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] vgs929:
I only want root so I can install one of those tap to wake/sleep apps. I always have a charger on me so I'm not too worried about it dying.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Got ya, good plan.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] vgs929:
Well nevermind I just found out it's the Verizon variant. Game over.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] biribiribiri:
Is there a way to shutdown my pixel that is stuck in boot? If I long press power button, it just restarts and gets stuck again. I know getting into fastboot and reflashing boot.img would fix the boot problem, but I can't get into fastboot without turning off my phone
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You have to be fast....power button long enough to trigger the shutdown than go to power and volume down quickly.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] biribiribiri:
Thanks for the help~
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] chunkybudz:
hey all. i've been out of the rom world since i went pixel last year. now i'm due for a wipe and reinstall and thought i'd take a look at what's available now. i'm getting a little confused by what i'm reading though. my original pixel is on stock 8.1 right now. i haven't rooted, i haven't done anything at all to it.

it looks as though most "stable" roms are running 7.

would someone mind bullet pointing the process by which i'd go about a root/rom if the rom was on 7?

i have done my homework, but am just confused as i said. many of the how to's information is good for when it was written, but idk if it all still applies or what tweaks need to be made when 8.1 is involved.

thanks ahead of time and hope i'm not coming off as just being lazy.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jakewohldmann:
Tried rooting my Google pixel (version 8.1). Unlocked the bootlaoder, flashed twrp and started to flash SuperSU. Instead of clicking to flash sbin method I clicked auromaic and it messed it up and won't give me root. I tried factory resetting my phone and trying again but something is still wrong. Any suggestions?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
SU modifies the boot image. Factory reset won't fix that. Flash the boot image to both slots. Or flash the full factory image.

And use Magisk for root, not SU. The dev retired, it isn't being developed anymore. I don't believe it works on 8.1 and Pixels.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jakewohldmann:
So can I just try to flash magisk? Or do I have to completely flash a new factory image and try again
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
SU modified your boot image. So you need to fix that. It will fail if you don't. You are welcome to try, but be ready to flash the whole thing if it goes bad. I think it will.

You can extract boot.img from the full image then

Fastboot flash boot boot.img

Or edit the flash-all bat file and with notepad edit out the -w near the end. Removing the -w stops it from wiping your apps, data and settings but flashes the whole phone.

Then fastboot boot to twtp and install Magisk. Reboot and start Magisk manager and tell it to install. Select the recommended option in there.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jakewohldmann:
Ok thanks. As for flashing the boot image, where are you telling me to extract it from exactly? Sorry I'm just not familiar with that. Is research it more myself but I'm not sure what boot img to flash
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You grab the latest full factory image. Unzip it into your platform tools folder on your PC. In side that is a second zip, boot.img is in that second zip.

Copy it out from there. But leave that second zip zipped. It needs to be that way if you need to flash the whole image.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jakewohldmann:
root help

unlocked my bootloader on my google pixel 8.1. Trying to root/install twrp. I heard magisk is the preferred way. Can someone point me in the right direction? I cant find any guides on this.

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Got that all figured out but now I can't find a guide on how to root with magisk/install twrp
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Sgace:
You're answer is the Magisk thread on xda forums, better to read that first before going further.

Cheers
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] b50corei5:
I found a used Google pixel 32gb for 200 dollars. Worth selling my phone to get it?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Sgace:
That depands on what you want and expect from it. I'm very happy with mine, but the decision is yours.

Cheers
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] b50corei5:
Working fine, no errors apart from light bairly visible scratches on screen and some scuffs
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Sgace:
You know if it's a Google or Verizon version?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] b50corei5:
It's unlocked, not Verizon
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Sgace:
Is it carrier unlocked or bootloader unlocked, that's a big difference
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] benyben123:
Are you selling this Google Pixel phone?

Just saw your message and was curious.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] b50corei5:
Nope, I am considering selling my other phone or trading it for a pixel
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] maxwell0312:
Noob questions here: Is the difference in performance really that big between Pixel 2 and Pixel OG? I'm talking about the smaller 5" versions. Planning to get a Pixel, but I do not know to get the 2 or the OG. I am a headphone jack lover and I also prefer smooth performance.