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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeTex:
Nice to see you here [MENTION=5811506]Saber[/MENTION]

So i'm getting REALLY lost with this phone

I just got my Pixel, and I want to do to it what I did to my S5(KLTE), Xposed, RR ROM, SuperSU, Viper, ECT

But my current issue is RR ROMS seem to be unstable(By others input) for the Pixel so I opted for crDroid, which everyone else has no issues flashing except me...

So i'd like help flashing my Pixel, I am on the newest factory image.

-Need help figuring out how to flash

-Whats the best Rom for the Pixel, stability and Features Balanced

-What version of TWRP am i supposed to use

-What worthwhile mods are there for this phone

Thanks, Pixel just arrived today to finally replace my hardware malfunctioning S5(KLTE)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] letolkki:
are there any description of all the different partitions on the pixel?

what its use is? the format if any?

for example I'm aware that:

misc -> /dev/block/sdd1 is used for communicating to the bootloader from recovery but it apparently has no FS format/ just bytes lseeked into the device.

but there are a myriad other partitions that I have no Idea on:

hyp_a -> /dev/block/sda11 ???

fsc ->/dev/block/sdd8 ???

I would like to know if I can make use of the:

reserve0->sda36

reserve3->sdd13

reserve4->sdf5

and so on....

I have searched the forum but didn't find any descriptive answers.

Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] KitF:
Does TWRP still require some PIN shenanigans on Oreo? Or has that been fixed?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Saber:
I actually don't own a pixel, but decided to create this thread anyway as there wasn't one before that. As long as the questions aren't into the specifics of the pixel, I will still be able to answer them :)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Saber:
Pixel 2 has newer and faster SOC. If you can overlook the lack of headphone jack, the pixel 2 is a great phone. That said, I wouldn't say the Pixel has bad performance as it still runs pure stock Android.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeTex:
The lack of headphone jack is why I didn't buy a Pixel 2
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] CHEVYbarracuda1:
Hey guys. I have a pixel and after factory reset it wouldn't turn on. But when i connected it on the pc it shows just qusb-bulk. I believe it means an empty device but I'm not so sure. Is there anyway to fix this? If someone could point me in the right direction where to look to find an answer i would be very grateful. Thank you.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] AardvarkAdventure:
Did a preliminary search but I'm still a bit lost and I'm short on time:

I'm going to buy a Pixel from eBay and I wanna make sure I'm not getting one that was originally sold by Verizon. I see there are two versions (4100 and 4200), but it looks like in North America the ones from Google and the ones from Verizon are both 4100. Is that right? If so, how can I tell?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeTex:
You can't

Bestbuby version is Verizon, basically if it didn't come from google its the Verizon version, including the insurance ones.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] AardvarkAdventure:
Damn.

Thx for the quick reply!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] forestman11:
Pixel not showing up in ADB after booting into recovery mode?

So I want to flash the preview of Android P on my Pixel, just to check it out and play around with it, at least for a little bit. When I put it in recovery mode so I can the flash the zip through ADB, my Pixel is never recognized with adb devices. The weird thing is, it's detected when its on normally and plugged in. Anyone know what the issue could be?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
The only way to be 100 percent sure is to see if the slider in developer options that says 'allow oem unlocking' can actually be moved.

Another option is an app called Simple CID Getter. Run it and look at the value for CID. If it starts with VZW it is a Verizon phone. BUT it is not 100 percent accurate. We have seen a fair number of phones mislabeled.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeTex:
Even that is unreliable, if the phone was factory reset it will now allow the toggle to be slid unless it is connected to wifi at least once
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] riirezende:
Hey all, it's possible to use Arnova GCam mod on Pixel ?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] b50corei5:
Yep
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] riirezende:
How? Because I have installed and got a lot of Force Closes
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] WhammyDroid:
Is there a thread/post which describes how to flash all of the system images manually through fastboot and not using the flash-all command? Given the pixel has an a & b partition setup, I know it is a bit different.

If so, where is it? I have tried searching for it and cannot find it.

THanks!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-update-fastboot-t3498187

Written for the Pixel XL, and hasn't been updated in a while.

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https://xdaforums.com/pixel/how-to/google-pixel-sailfish-tips-tricks-t3494982
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] whowatchlist:
I was wondering if removing -w from the batch file included with factory images still worked for anyone, since that method wipes my /sdcard. It may have to do with me having a bootloader unlocked verizon pixel, but I am not sure.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tushardixit95:
Screen Flickering on pixel 32 gig version

I am facing this issue since last night the screen of my pixel is flickering on using and when i lower down the brightness there is white light on the screen like a white curtain, blurs everything on the screen and my standby screen goes from solid black with the digital clock to a lighter gray and flickers .Is this the hardware issue or software? Is there anyone who has been through this or having the same problem? Anyone who came up with any solution then please help me out with thing.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] KittyRgnarok:
Pretty sure if you aren't unlocked you can't flash all anyways but yes removing the -w prevents userland from being wiped
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] IsakOlsson:
What frequencies are normal for the CPU on the Google Pixel? I feel like mine are a bit high.

The big cluster is currently at its max of 2150 MHz at 16% of the time being the most used frequency in the big cluster.

The little cluster is currently its max of 1593 MHz at 49% of the time being the most used frequency in the little cluster.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] KittyRgnarok:
Default CPU scheduler for the Pixel devices likes to max out both clusters as much as possible. If you would like to change this you have to use EXKM every time you reboot (system manually resets the scheduler on reboot and there isn't a way around this)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] xNotta:
OEM Unlock Verizon Pixel

I bought a Pixel (1st gen 5 inch) and it's apparently not able to bootloader unlock.

I have been searching the forum and only found people saying it's not possible or people who googled and shared links to unlocking a Pixel 2. There are a ton of threads where people are trying to be "helpful" by searching for the OP and then providing incorrect Pixel 2 instructions.

The other threads are people saying they will "jailbreak" my android for money if I contact them on facebook.

The Pixel is on 8.1.0 and does not have anything saying Verizon on it.

How do you unlock the bootloader of a verizon Pixel? Or am I out of luck?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
If it is a VZ Pixel 2 you are out of luck. There is no unlock for it, and the Facebook guy is only for the Pixel 1's. If it is a Pixel 1 your only way is the Facebook guy. I have seen many reports of satisfied customers. Zero complaints.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] xNotta:
It's a Pixel 1, first gen from 2016 model G-2PW4100. Not a Pixel 2.

It seems everyone in this Google Pixel forum confuses the two. Google should have named them better, like the Pixel100, Pixel200, and the future PixelX.

Why can't this guy share how it's done? Feels like iOS. :X
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
I was editing my post as you replied. I misread it at first.

For your Pixel 1 the Facebook guy is your only option. I have seen many satisfied customers and no complaints.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeTex:
First off the phones are named differently, your phone is named sailfish, the Pixel XL is named marlin, this Pixel 2 is named Walleye and the Pixel 2 XL is named Taimen.

Second off last I checked its because the Facebook guy is doing some legally shady stuff(i believe he is using IMEI spoofing to trick the bootloader since it uses IMEI checking to determine if it may be unlocked or not) which is a federal offense. Releasing such info would put him at massive liability, I could do it as well and probably unlock anyone's Pixel. all you will probably need are some qualcom tools, a known unlocked IMEI, and a factory reset. Once you have that done you can probably unlock.

Due to XDA policies I may not discuss it any further

We got the S5 VZW unlocked, I can probs figure out the Pixel too.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andrew2432:
Hey so I can get an unlocked sailfish, pixel, and use it on sprint no problem yes? And have access to that huge awesome list of custom operating systems?!

Edit: I need it from google or with the OEM/bootloader unlock available still. Do so prior to any otas?!? Just wanting to upgrade but sprint stops letting you play with your phones :(
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Get direct from Google or already unlocked bootloader from somewhere like https://swappa.com and you should be good.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andrew2432:
Google store only has the 2, not ready to shell out that cash.

There is a gsm unlocked variant that vendors are saying will not work with sprint and another unlocked variant claiming to work with Verizon, T-Mobile att sprint. With 7.1 n installed. Found cheapish on eBay and amazon, haven't looked at swappa yet so thanks. Will the vzw, T-Mobile, at&t, sprint, have its bootloader locked or will it still have the option to OEM unlock? Is this just in settings? I haven't even googled this to see it, I just saw the pixel was compatible and have read good things, then saw the support here and cannot wait.

I've read models sold by carriers are not good. Always this roadblock with newer sprint :/

Edit: there is a line on the ebay listing that says:

network: unlocked

Lock status: Factory Unlocked

Is this safe to assume....??
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] UnmeshDatta:
Can;t fix a Google Pixel (Help a Noob)

I found this Google Pixel from a relative of mine who passed away and I found it in their storage. Now, what is curious to me was that when I tried to charge it, the charging logo would show up for a second and then it would give me the "Your device is corrupted" message screen. If I did nothing and waited for it to boot, it would go back to the charging screen and everything starts again. I have tried connecting it to my PC and trying to find it using fastboot devices. When I plug it in, it doesn't show up on my computer, which is why I assume I can't find the device using fastboot devices. Now, I managed to get to the bootloader screen by holding the power button and volume down. I can't get into recovery when I select it. Does anyone have any solution to this?

P.S Sorry for the long post. Noob Level = 3/10 here. Rooted my Nexus 6P but can't figure this out.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sub_ubi:
How do I update a rooted Pixel?

There are plenty of guides on how to root, but no guides on how to udpate. I have magisk + twrp.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tengyikai90:
Hello,

My girlfriend has a pixel for over a year and about a week ago she found that she cannot hear or make any sound during a call or any voice messages (WeChat voice message for example ). It seems that rebooting is the only temporary option. Please help me if anybody could solve this problem permanently.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] fiverings:
You download the factory update to your PC.

Make a new folder in c:\ and unzip the update to the new folder. Open it and look for flash-all, right click on flash-all and edit. You read it untill you see -w you erase that and save file. Make sure you edit it to make sure the -w is gone, save file. By doing that you won't erase you internal storage, pictures settings, app and such.

You need to have at least minimal adb and fastboot on PC I think new version is 1.3.4.

You can find it on the xda on chrome, make sure you download it from xda.

When you open it it's a cmd prompt, go thru the basics, adb devices, fastboot devices, make sure it has you phone I'd number. Then fastboot reboot bootloader, then try double clicking on flash-all that should start the automatic download. It will stop and start a few times just let it be. It will tell you when it's done. Good luck
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] queerquirks:
This is a known issue officially recognized by Google. I personally had this too and sent it in for Rma. Mine is an Australian set so I do get the 2 year warranty.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Bucika:
Hello!

I have a problem rooting the DP2.. I'm using magisk 16.4.. it goes trough without any problems, but when I reboot the phone remains unrooted.. I'm using a flash kernel, if that could be the problem? Or I'm using the wrong version of magisk? Any help would be appreciated.

Edit: Never mind! It works without a problem using magisk 16.1
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] arsal_93:
Lately, a lot of phones have suffered from the bootloop of death, which I think is mainly related to the corruption of emmc or ufs storage. I have witnessed a lot of such cases with the Pixel 1 phone. I badly want to buy a Pixel 1, so i was wondering if there is any way I could predict/indicate that the Pixel 1 phone has a bad storage memory or not? I searched a lot on the forum of Pixel and came to know that through some suerpsu commands you could check for bad sectors in your storage memory, could bad sectors be an indicative of your phone bootlooping in the near future?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] iqbalhossenjewel:
Locked bootloader

Locked bootloader with "OEM Unlocking" disabled on my Google Pixel and stock recovery corruoted....is there any solution??
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andrew2432:
Flash full stock in adb then use the vzw bootloader unlock method.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] iqbalhossenjewel:
stuck on bootloader...so cant use adb....whenever click on START google logo comes for 1 sec then goes dark....and it keeps happening....

Tried "fastboot flashing unlock","fastboot flash_critical" ..... always show "remote unlocking not allowed"
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] :
You should always flash the factory image to both slots before locking the bootloader, or else it will detect the phone is not stock and it won't let you boot. There is no way to fix this (that I am aware of).
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] gmfrk8:
Unlocking bootloader banking apps NOT ROOTING

I got a verizon model on amazon thinking it was an unlocked model. I am considering keeping it and unlocking the bootloader to avoid the returns process and save some money.

Will I have any issues unlocking the bootloader but not rooting the phone with these apps? is unlocking the phone even worth it if I dont plan on messing with the software till after Android P?

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I've read unlocking and rooting your phone causes issues with apps such as Android Pay or banking apps. Do these issues only happen with rooted phones and not unlocked ones?

How is it possible that unlocked google edition phones do not have issues with these apps but Verizon models you yourself unlock do? Am i misinterpreting something here?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andrew2432:
Unlocking the bootloader alone shouldn't break anything (fact check needed!) Its likely "unlocked" means network unlocked, I bought two "factory" and "network" unlocked vzw/att/T-Mobile/sprint xls and neither were OEM (factory) unlocked as stated in the listing. Distributors just don't know what they are talking about.

Root will cause issues for sure depending on your method. Options are magisk or SuperSU in sbin and new suhide or potentially systemless su with patched lib because I believe that started on pixels.

Make sure to follow the instructions when flashing stuff. To get twrp installed you have to put it on the device, fastboot twrp, then flash the actual installer. Then you can use twrp. If you flash a ROM you will usually have to reflash twrp installer!!

It will probably be good to unlock if you plan to in the future, if the method gets patched you may not be able to!! Its pretty simple, there's a thread!!

Edit: I just read that stock with unlocked bootloader will break Netflix and safetynet. There's a kernel with a safety net patch!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jayloofah:
Hello,

So I have a Google edition of the Pixel (I checked with the IMEI) but the OEM unlock setting in the developers menu is greyed out.

Any thoughts? Maybe my model IS actually vzw/ee, how do I find the CID without root? Or perhaps the device is SIM locked?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeTex:
did you put a verizon Sim in? That grays it out lol
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andrew2432:
Yeah gotta unlock the bootloader before activation.

Take out the sim, factory reset, remove google user, reset device, connect to WiFi, enable OEM unlock in settings, boot bootloader, run adb commands to unlock, restart and enter sim!

Read this for better a description!

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-pixel-t3796030/page24
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] buttface12:
Data recovery/Phone recovery on bootlooping pixel?

My phone died last Wednesday and has continuously proceeded to boot loop ever since. Not sure if this is due to mother board issues, a recent update, lack of space on device, or malfunctioning apps?

I don't think its a motherboard issue though. I was pretty much at capacity 29gb usable of 32gb. I recently downloaded instagram and every time I used it the the system UI send a warning message and proceeded to crash every time, but the phone never boot-looped? I had recently updated to 8.1.0 and after looking at the android loading screen over 1000x now, I can tell that the animation is a little different from before.

The bootloop that I am experiencing isn't a load then restart loop it's just an endless load. With the the google 'G' and an endless loading bar beneath swaying side to side for hours on end.

Unfortunately I haven't backed up my phone in more than 5 months. I was wondering if there was anything I can do to get my data back (i.e. media, numbers, texts etc.) or potentially get my phone working again with the data intact?

I can boot into recovery mode perfectly. In the past google had a "clear system cache feature" on V7.1 I think? but that was phased out with more recent updates leaving me with the option of only factory resetting the phone. My phone is not rooted. I was wondering if there was anything I could do in the recovery screen that could mimic the clear system cache feature? Like writing some sort of command line or something? Or anything else that I could do to get my data back and my phone working again?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jayloofah:
No, I've been using T-Mobile. It could be that the previous owner did. But I'm not sure.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeTex:
factory reset would make it go away, if you don't know where it was bought from, it's possibly a Verzion version
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andrew2432:
Use the method here on XDA, mines greyed out but bootloader is unlocked now
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] BlazeCC:
Pixel versions

Hy,

I would like to buy a Pixel and I got a question: What is the difference between the EU market Pixels and Asia market Pixels? Just the charger? The device and the software is the same?

The retiler sad, the difference is just the updates of the EU and Asia type.

Thanks a lot!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andrew2432:
I can't speak for international variants specifically. My vzw branded pixel xl has no issues with software compatibility so far. Installed a few ROMs, gonna do kernels soon to try to figure out my favorite setup. Would love suggestions?!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] vemakohe:
Hi guys how to root google pixel with android P???

Thank you
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] andrew2432:
Magisk flashed from recovery!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mark2410:
im currently on 8.1 but rooted, id like to update to the latest build for security but how best to. i do not want to have to wipe anything and loose app data, keeping root would be nice if possible but that seems to be a total pain ona pixel.

oh and i believe its stock rom, just rooted and with twrp
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Groh1234:
I lock bootloader on Verizon Google Pixel when my device have TWRP and i have brick! Device Loading up to logo Google on 1 sec and reboot. Fastboot work, but i don't unlock bootloader. In recovery is don't enter. Please help (((
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] BigB801:
I have a Pixel. I need help with a google frp bypass. I'm a second year noob. Please help. Thank you for your time.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cpkelley94:
Hey all,

My fiancee just bought a new Pixel from B&H (6/2017 manufacture), and it came with Android 8.0 pre-installed. I've been perusing XDA and other forums, and I have noticed some reports of 8.1 not playing well with some Pixel phones when it was released back in December, but I can't tell if things have improved, or if issues were overblown in the first place. Do you all recommend updating to 8.1?

Thanks,

--cpkelley94
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] xda Zed:
Hi I am here because my Pixel 2 XL is soft bricked at the moment and I can't for the life of me think of what I need to do to recover it. I unlocked my bootloader and rooted when I switched to Pie, (I saw people we're already able to use Android pay on a rooted device again and I just couldn't help myself.) I installed twrp accidentally tried to flash TWRP not realizing I needed to temporary boot it and pushing the zip over erasing the recovery I proceeded to just fastboot it and carry on with the normal procedure with my phone. after getting Magisk installed I had my phone all set up until the next time I turned it on and back off again It said I forgot my PIN which I know I didn't I think this was because a glitch with smartlock I just setup so I go to my recovery and wipe the Dalvik cache, cache, Internal storage, and data and low and behold my phone bootloops never making past the final stage before it gets to the lockscreen. I go to Fastboot screen on my phone and my mac can't list my phone as a device in adb and now I am having issues getting back into recovery which I think might be because I am on the stock kernel my Fastboot screen on my phone says Product Name - Taimen, Variant - MSM USF:SAMSUNG(64gig) DDR:SAMSUNG, Bootloader version - TM220j, Baseband version - g899800253-1805232234, my Serial number, Serure boot - Yes, Device status - Unlocked, Vart console - Disabled, HW version - rev_10
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] gogitossj:
Wifi won't turn on after Upgrading to P ( Already tried reflashing Nougat and Oreo )

So I'm using a Pixel 32GB ( G-2PW4100 ) and I downloaded and installed the Android P OTA update OVER WIFI then proceed to do a factory reset after that for a clean phone.

After the that, I can't turn on wifi, the slider will attemp to turn on then immediately turn off.

I already tried to reflash the stock factory image from Google for Nougat and Oreo but all the same problem. Other function works fine, including Bluetooth.

Anyone have ideas that can help me? Thanks in advance.

Oh and do I need to flash a specific version of the factory image?