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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Cacodyl:
Very confused with all the information on here regarding root for Pixel XL (Verizon)

Hey guys,

As you know there are different versions of the Pixel XL, I purchased mines from Google (I'm on the Verizon network) so for my Developer Options I can toggle OEM unlock and able to unlock the bootloader.

With that being said, I'm on Android 8.0.0 with the September 5, 2017 update. I keep reading online about nobody has been able to unlock the bootloader for the Verizon Phone, however I'm unsure if that still applies for me or not.

If it does not apply, does this mean my phone is rootable?

If it is rootable, do I need to reflash the factory image my phone?

If I reflash, which version do I use?

For the images, do I use Factory Image or OTA?

If I update the version that is for Verizon, would that lock my bootloader if I reflash it?

If all these questions lead to me being able to root my phone and able to reflash the appropriate image, is the option to unlock the hotspot toggle without checking available?

Most of the recent guides doesn't really specify what version to use and I don't want to brick my phone.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Unreasonable_User:
Does TWRP 3.1.1 change anything for users on 7.1.2?

Can I backup AND restore from it?

Does it affect root (supersu) at all?

Can I flash zips from it?

It'd be cool it just worked as intended reliable functionality being split between rc1 and rc2
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] monkey116:
-Is the a way to root my phone if I'm already running 8.0 if so what's the method.

-Also if I can't Root it currently is there a certain version I can use and how do I go about putting it on my phone and then rooting it
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
is the bootloader unlocked.?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] monkey116:
Not that I no of I just bought it new from Verizon and then did the 8.0 update.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Verizon model cannot be bootloader unlocked, nor rooted
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Bryanx86:
Connect your phone to your PC with adb installed, and type"fastboot flashing unlock"and follow the prompts on your phone. You will need to be in fastboot mode, make sure the box in Dev options is checked to allow bootloader unlock. This will erase your data. If you can do this I'll guide you through twrp....
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TheCelt:
Quick question....

I have a VZW pixel XL, bootloader locked. I noticed the other day that my root storage is 93% full with on 135 mb free of 1.9 gb. Internal storage/memory is only 38% full (15 gb free of 24 gb).

Should I be concerned about this or is this normal? If not normal, how would I go about freeing up root storage space on a non-rooted phone (factory reset)?

TIA!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
What you are calling Root Storage isn't correct.

Root is the entire device, as rooting means you are gaining access to the entire device file system

There are several partitions on an Android device.

The 3 main data partitions are

/system (system rom, stock apps) about 2 gb

/data (user added apps and app data)

/storage (media, photos, downloaded stuff...)

Data and storage share about 26 gb

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A full system partition is fine, without root you don't have any way to use the unused space anyways.

When stock system apps are updated through play store, updated app is placed in /data regardless of space available in /system.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Medic24:
Anyone know how I can get themes on my pixel XL without root? Thx
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Pain-N-Panic:
I'm new to the pixel. I used homeboy's guide to get the bootloader unlocked, flash the 8.0 factory images and use the bootable twrp image to flash SuperSU. The phone shipped with nougat on the device.

I have two questions about the slots (a and b.) I used the flash-all batch script to flash the system images. This was prior to reading about the two different boot slots.

When I boot into the bootloader i shows that I'm on slot a.

Question 1: with flashing the factory images using fastboot, did the oreo images flash to both slots? If not, would slot b boot into nougat?

Question 2: I used the bootable TWRP to flash SuperSU. Did SuperSU get flashed to both slots or just the slot I was booting from, which would be slot a? If not, does this mean slot b does not have root?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] viper8u2:
New Google Pixel - where to start?

Hello Everyone

Newb here, I am currently with Verizon. I just picked up a new 128gb Pixel XL from someone local that was purchased directly from Google.

I have my sim card in and have made a call and all is good.

I am on the grandfathered VZW unlimited plan and see that wireless tethering isn't working like my old phones. I am considering going to their new unlimited plan that includes that. Any reason I shouldnt?

Also, my real question is it looks like Oreo update is available for my phone, I want to root and possibly put a custom rom on later. I purposely went with the Google phone to avoid VZW locked bootloader.

Should I be doing anything special to root the phone? I see there are a few different guides but not sure on the different versions of the phones. I do not want to do anything or update until I know as to not screw anything up.

I need root for my titanium backup

Let me know if any other info is needed and if someone could point me to a thread for the my phone would be appreciated

Thanks

Mike
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
If you got it from Verizon, there is no rooting/unlocking bootloader.

There is a tethering trick, by removing sim card, turning on Hotspot ant inserting sim card, but doesn't look like it is working with recent updates
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] viper8u2:
It came from Google, not Verizon. I have Verizon for service

Is there a model number for the phones to tell the difference? My SKU is G-2PW2100-012-A
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
To root you need to unlock the bootloader

To see if bootloader can be unlocked;

Enable Developer Options

Open settings/about phone

Tap Build Number till you see 'you are now Developer'

Go back to main settings page

Open developer options

Enable OEM unlocking

If you can enable that, bootloader can be unlocked
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] viper8u2:
Thanks, yes, I could enable OEM unlocking and it sticks, I was reading and see that folks updated to 8.0 and are rooting from this thread https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-systemlessly-root-pixel-xl-t3660324

I just updated to 8.0 and OEM unlocking is still checked so gathering all the files I need and going to read up. Things are a bit different than the past with "slots" etc so hopefully it isn't too complicated, looks fairly straightforward though

I appreciate the response:good:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] AlPoo:
First time booting into the loader, i was on slot b. Hmm, no idea. I've got the same questions concerning the slots. I'm new to the pixel as well.

If you use more then ~20 gigs a month, you'll want to keep it. Otherwise you'll get throttled into oblivion.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] vickonix:
Hi Everyone,

Anybody using the US Version of Pixel XL in Europe? Does the LTE work without problems?

I purchased my Nexus 6P﻿ from the US and sadly 4G seldom works in Germany. (works only in big cities)

I m planning on buying the Pixel 2 XL and I would appreciate it if someone could confirm the 4G situation in Europe if it's purchased in the US.

Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
It doesn't matter which slot it's on, it changes every time an ota update is installed
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Joediver53:
SAMSUNG CALENDAR ON XL?

I just got the Pixel XL and I'd really like to put the Samsung Calendar widget on it. I'm currently using SolCalendar which is close. I know there are apk's out there. I've force stopped Google calendar and installed the latest apk out there but not having any luck. Without rooting does anyone know how to get this working? I'm running the latest 8.0 stock.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] hern1989:
Video lag on youtube anyone? I play it at 1440p and there is huge playback lag.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigsnack:
Not sure if this is the right place to ask. Anyone have a suggestion on a rooted stock rom that is up-to-date, because I don't see one in the development section. Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Pain-N-Panic:
I think Oreo is a little young in it's lifespan for custom ROMs right now. We just got working flashable TWRP. Give it a month or two
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bednim:
Noob here, spent most android with Samsung devices. What's the deal with pixels a/b partitions? Why twrp can't stick?

Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] markgnarza:
can someone help me understand how my build affects what ROMs i can use? i'm on build OPR1.170623.027, just got this phone from someone on Swappa. does the build affect what ROMs i'll be able to flash? i've got TWRP and systemless root via Magisk already.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Pixel 2 forums are open

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

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] markgnarza:
I just used TWRP to make a backup, connected my phone to my computer to move the backup from phone to computer, and the TWRP folder does not show the BACKUPS folder, just a file labeled as a "TWRPS file." But when I go into X-plore on my phone, I can see the backups folder and the subsequent backup files just fine. any ideas?

edit: nevermind, just needed to unplug phone and plug back in. my bad.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigsnack:
I take I need twrp to have root, or can I have root without it(never tried on my Nexus devices tbh)? All I really want at this point is monthly updates with root(even if it means I have to re-root each month) just for the dual speaker mod and Titanium Backup. Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
That is how I run. You boot to twrp and skip installing TWRP and just flash SU with twrp. When you reboot TWRP is gone.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigsnack:
Just did the systemless method, so far so good. I'll find out when next month's update comes and see if I can install the ota or not. I take the front speaker mod may have an effect, but I am not 100% sure. If only that mod was standard, or didn't require root.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SubnormalNebula:
Hi, so I broke the back glass on my phone and ended up losing the little piece that covers the flash on the back of the phone. I bought a new glass back off eBay and assumed it would come with the flash cover/lens but it didn’t, so now there is just a hole in the back of my phone where it would be. Would anyone know where I can buy this little lens? Or what I could search to find it? I’ve tried “pixel XL flash lens” but I can’t find anything. Thanks! (I live in Australia)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] derrick_12341:
How common were defects with this phone? I'm deciding between this and the Galaxy s8 but I'm leaning more towards this because of TouchWiz lag.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigsnack:
On my 6p with my headphones I could double tap the play/pause button and it would change tracks, but on my new Pixel it doesn't do it. Is there a setting I am missing or has something changed with O and/or Pixel?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HACK3DANDR0ID:
For those of us with Verizon Pixel XLs, what are some good rootless mods you guys are doing to compensate for the lack of root?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TheAltruistic:
Nvm all taken care of
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] AlPoo:
It seems all i have is problems here

If anyone has a second, it'd be appreciated

Was systemlessly rooted. SuperSU + su hide. Twrp not installed. Last night i installed busybox.

This cause me to loose root. Cannot remove busy box, because lack of root.

Went through twrp bootable (3.1.1.1 instead of 3.1.1.0) image, SU/Root will not install. Goes through the process, but after reboot its not installed and im not rooted.

Any suggestions guys? Or go back to factory images and start over. Or would you recommend Magisk instead? Already spent two hours trying to get this to work.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] fiverings:
Did you install the modded twrp using Fastboot and when it boots into twrp, flash the twrp installer. Then boot to system. Then boot up recovery and into twrp and install su sr5. Boot into system and back into twrp and flash suhide.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] AlPoo:
After seeing this, went ahead and installed twrp fully. Flashing Su or SuHide, doesnt do anything upon reboot. The applications arent there. Downloaded Su from the playstore. Says im unrooted.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] fiverings:
When you fastbooted twrp did you have to enter your code? And did you install it to only read and not r/w. I'm thinking you should install the .008 update again and remove the -w from flash-all and then double click Flash-all and let it work, if you come to a point where the install appears to stop, be patient it will continue. Then install twrp mod in Fastboot and flash twrp installer, then reboot install su sr5 reboot and install suhide 109 and reboot to system. Then check for root, clean cache & data from play store app and clean cache from play store services.

Open su hide and hide appropriate apps. Don't hide suhide but make it blue to hide it from other apps.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] AlPoo:
Yes needed a PIN, but swiped to allow modifications. That's
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigsnack:
How did you do it?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] markgnarza:
anyone?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] LeMoise:
As far as I know there are two version of the Pixel phone, Googles "base" phone and Verizons version. As Verizons version cannot be unlocked/rooted I believe all working custom roms will be for the Google Pixel. I don't think there are any 8.0 custom roms at this time (I could be wrong) so you'll be downgrading to 7.1ish if you want a custom rom that badly. That being said you can root a stock 8.0 rom and accomplish what you need to. The stock rom seems great and I've had no reason to install a custom Rom on my Pixel, and I've been using custom roms on all my phones since the s3 was released.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] xFuGiToiDx:
I have a Verizon Google pixel XL. Locked bootloader. I'm trying to sideload via stock recovery the new developer preview. It reaches 45 percent then stops and says unable to verify compatibility. I was able to sideload the October security patch update recently with no issue. Any help would be nice or would I have to wait for the ota? I signed up for the beta program ever since
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottay5150:
QUOTE=Night·Fire;74052124]I'm getting this issue too. I'm also getting TWRP flashing when I select "no" for running Android 8 or later. I'm also a paid user.[/QUOTE]

I am having this exact issue. AV turned off. The rest of the modules DL without issues. Can I still use the toolkit and adding the updated TWRP?

Sent from the UnderWorld via Pixel XL. [emoji12]

Sent from the UnderWorld via Pixel XL. [emoji12]
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bubbadub:
Oh Man oh Man , I read the wrong thread and now I have a Verizon pixel XLthought it was able unlock the bootloader and be rooted is there anyone out there that would be interested in trading for the Google Store model I take it there's no root for the Verizon version and it's running 8.1 .. I would throw in cash and pay for shipping. What the heck VERIZON, is there any thing in the works for this ever achieving root?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Very Unlikely that there will ever be a root or Unlock method.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottay5150:
OMG

I cannot believe this happened. I did everything except unlock OEM unlocking. Finally everything is okay. Just leave it?

I forgot the password too when setting up.

Or can I unlock the OEM slider?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
What is your end goal here?

You can hit the slider, that won't fully unlock it but will you allow to fastboot unlock it later.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottay5150:
It's finally not rebooting a lot. I have to have a PW for work. Would that be an issue?

None of this means I have to start over?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You can hit the slider, and it won't wipe your phone. But that will allow you later to finish the unlock if it gets really bad and won't boot. That would be handy as you could flash it back to stock.

You have had a tuff day, I would sleep on it and take a break.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottay5150:
Thanks, I suck.

Sent from the UnderWorld via Pixel XL. [emoji12]
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HACK3DANDR0ID:
If i am on 8.0.0 can i flash a Nougat ROM without issue?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigsnack:
I know that the November update will probably come out this week. I am running systemless root(without TWRP) and have the dual speaker mod installed. Is there a link to how can installed the OTA while keeping at the very least root(I know speakers I'll have to re-do the mod, but that won't take more than 2 minute). Thank you
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottay5150:
Since installing 8.0, Magisk, BusyBox...

The UI flies, like lightning! Within apps scrolling sucks. The last attempts to install plus custom kernels forced instability. Had to start from scratch.

Should I install a custom kernel or something else? Thank you.

Bug report: goo.gl/urZGYD

Sent from the UnderWorld via Pixel XL. [emoji12]
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigsnack:
Trying to install the OTA via recovery using the recovery method. I am systemless rooted. However, when I go into recovery it says no command, it has the android guy lying down with the red error logo. Any idea why? How can I get this month's OTA to install?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
There's a second step to enter stock recovery

Try pressing volume up and power button to go to next screen

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See

https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-208003/
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] markgnarza:
during your last flash in TWRP, did you flash TWRP again before rebooting? if you don't, TWRP does not stick and will show that screen since there is, at that point, no recovery installed. i believe your best bet at this point would be to fastboot TWRP and flash TWRP again.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottay5150:
No ideas??

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] luriert:
I recently updated to the November update of Android 8.0 on my Pixel XL, and I am getting a charging issue. My phone will not charge using the OEM charging brick and cable. I have checked the cable for any damage, and there is none.

- Plugged into my wifes OEM brick and cable (she has a Pixel XL as well with October update) -> doesn't charge

- My wifes phone does charge on both my OEM brick + cable as well as hers

- Plugged into a USB-A to USB-C cable plugged into a computer -> does charge

- Plugged into a USB-A to USB-C cable plugged into old samsung charging brick -> does charge

Is this that older charging issue that popped up for the Pixel XL back when it came out? or is anyone else experiencing this?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Zehlek:
I am getting my Pixel XL on Monday, I presently have a Redmi Note 3 SD. I need root to restore data of some apps on my new Pixel XL but it requires root to do that. Is there a way to root, pass safety net, and still be able to receive OTA?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] woody1:
Quick question: I just bought a new Pixel XL (I know I'm late to the party!). The phone is prompting me to upgrade to 8.0. I know from past experience to look before you leap into an upgrade. I will eventually want to unlock the bootloader and root the phone. Is there anything I should do before I upgrade to 8.0? Is there any advantage to rooting now, or is it ok to do it after the upgrade?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
To unlock a pixel you have to wipe it. So sooner rather than when you get it all set up. Other than that before or after does not matter. I would update it fully, unlock then root and then set it up.

That way if you mess up and have to flash stock you don't lose your setup....since setup is last.

And after 8 it should prompt you for 8.1.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peterlee928:
fyi if you have the verizon variant, then you cannot unlock your bootloader if the phone is running >=7.0 (as far as i know).

also, rooting from 8.1 has a quirk or two. see my post in the link below for a step-by-step if you prefer supersu. or you can use magisk (cant help you there as i have no experience with it).

https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/post74767123
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] buzzywuzzy:
Looking for some help with my unlocked, rooted and Xposed Verizon Pixel XL. I've been running on the June build of PureNexus 7.1.2 and I've become dissastisfied with the stability. Wondering if anyone has a good guide for backing up apps+data+settings+media etc. and flashing to the latest build of oreo without root but keeping the bootloader unlocked. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] FBI Surveillance Van #23R:
Im getting a Pixel XL soon and I'm having some questions mainly about TWRP and the two partitions. What's going on?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] liam_davenport:
We have Dual Partitions in the names of A and B and now the recovery.img is in the boot.img so both of theses paired make development pita
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] FBI Surveillance Van #23R:
Can I have both a custom rom and TWRP at the same time? Will the ROM be installed in A partition and TWRP in B partition? What happens if I want to update TWRP? Will I lose my custom ROM since it flashes to both A and B? What if I want to install a new custom ROM? Will I lose TWRP since it flashes to both A and B? Does TWRP get installed to A or B? Does the custom ROM get installed to A or B? How?

Guys I'm going insane, I'm coming from a Nexus 5 and this A/B is totally new to me.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] liam_davenport:
Basically we have everything installed twice so boot_a boot_b for your boot.img ROMs will be flashed to one slot essentially A so you'll use: fastboot boot TWRP-2.0.0-0.img to boot the twrp img wipe the device as normal and install your rom zip and then you'll install a twrp zip that'll install the twrp to slot A and B and reboot to recovery that will auto switch the boot slot to B flash your gapps if needed (some roms have gapps built in) kernel/root optional all done, TWRP can be updated by flashing the new zip in recovery but development is delayed a bit while devs work stuff out since google is making changes every security patch I know its confusing as f**k but their is some great guides and everyone's helpful you'll pick it up fast
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] FBI Surveillance Van #23R:
Thanks all for the info! But I have to tell you that the lack of punctuation in your post kinda confused me. :P

What I deciphered was that:

1)I'll boot TWRP 3.2.1 with the command "fastboot boot twrp_name.img" (which ONLY boots the recovery)

2)I'll wipe /system, /data, /cache and ART as usual

3)I'll proceed to flash my custom ROM, GApps, Kernel, Magisk 15.2 in this order(this is the order I flash)

4)Then I kinda lost you, you said I'll install TWRP .zip that actually GETS installed to BOTH A AND B. So I will lose my custom ROM, no?

5)I also lost you from here on. xD