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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] natsousa:
Where is the gatekeeper file located?

In the past one would find the gatekeeper file under data/system but it is no longer there. Does anyone know where these .key files are located? Or how one might remove their pin? Thank you
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] murphysflaw:
I really need help. I have a new Pixel with Android 8.0 pre-installed. I wanted to try out Lineage OS 15.1. I downloaded it and followed their installation directions at the Lineage OS wiki (root & unlock bootloader, turn on debugging, flash twrp image, wipe, push new os), which worked fine until I got to installing the new OS. TWRP says:

Installing zip file "/sdcard/lineage.zip"

Checking for digest file...

Skipping Digest check: no Digest file found

Error installing zip file "/sdcard/lineage.zip"

And then nothing. So now I have no OS, and just the twrp.img flashed to my phone and the new ROM in internal storage. ADB is working. Sideloading isn't. It turns out that I used the .img file from the wrong version of twrp. It's the version for merlin, not sailfin. I don't know whether that is the reason for the issue I'm having. I've pushed the LOS.zip and the correct version of twrp.zip to the internal storage, but can't install either of them. I've checked that adb, fastroot and drivers are up to date on my PC. I'm using a new cable.

I'd like to avoid making things worse by tinkering around hoping for a solution. Ideally there's a way to get the OS to install or get the correct version of twrp running. I just don't know what my options actually are. I've searched extensively without finding any clarification of what my options are. Is there a way to get the phone into fastboot so that I can flash a boot image or the correct twrp? If I reboot with no OS, am I hardbricked? Would the results be different if I was using MTP or an OTG cable? I need some guidance before I do anything else.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] warez1896:
Android 9 video decoder bug

I have a minor problem here in my Google Pixel 128GB, running Android Pie. I just want to ask if you ever have any experience any problems with video playback. Specifically, videos downloaded from internet, if played at the beginning or moved the seek bar, it advances 5-7 seconds from origin. Playback is normal on videos recorded from camera. I haven't experienced this bug on 8.1 Oreo, only on 9 Pie. Already performed a factory reset, the bug still persists.

From my observation, there might be issues with the built in decoder, playback is also normal under HW+ decoder on MX Player. The bug is present on HW decoder on MX Player, Google Photos, Xplore, FB Lite, etc, which I think they use standard decoder for playback. Hoping Google will fix this decoder bug in the future updates before the support cycle ends.

Please post your question under the Pixel 2 XL thread. This is the thread for the OG Pixel. Thank you.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Tenchisaurusrex:
How do I get the mbn and 2 xml files for the OG Pixel 128GB?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] b00dymoon:
I have sounds problem I'm in stock but all sounds doesn't work call and playing video alo didn't work isearch through XDA found some guys have same issue but I'm asking if i go custom rom Doe's this will fix the problem
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Arslan Asif:
I want to know that can i leave my google pixel 1 on charge overnight? Or in other words does it have over charging protection?????
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] gon_freeces:
[9.0] Google Pixel Issues

Anyone here experiencing Android P Issues on Google Pixel gen. 1? I have Android P with latest update 5 October, but the issues I had totally bothering me.

Issues I have:

1. When call income, google pixel hang and it won't close the phone call.

2. tap to wake up and lift to wake, it's often not working.

3. When I open phone, often home screen is hang, and I must do hard reboot.

I have done factory reset and even hard reset with recovery, it doesn't work. I try to boot with safe mode, it's seem fine, it works flawlessly.

Application that I installed whatsapp and instagram only, I left the standard application as it does in the beginning.

Any suggestion or solution with this?

Sorry for my bad english.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] icstrim1:
It has what all 821s have.

But charging over 80 percent is not a good idea if you care about battery longevity.

You can try Accu Battery app from playstore. It will help manage and evaluate the wear on the battery inflicted by every charge.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Levan_i:
Is there a way to disable at a glance widget on rooted pixel?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sub_ubi:
edit: nvm, found a great guide!:

https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-monthly-security-update-google-pixel/

I'm on Android 8 (rooted), looking to update to Android 9. Is there a guide on how to do this without losing all my data? My bootloader is unlocked, and I don't want to lock it again.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
To update from 8 to 9 pie you don't need to relock your bootloader, but you do really need to wipe your data. Things are likely not to function properly without a data wipe. I'd highly recommend backing up your data and then upgrading to 9 with a full data wipe.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] eginugraham:
Is it normal to have the temperature to spike as high as 75 °c while stress testing using antutu?

Bought a used pixel non xl
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] acidspider:
Currently have custom ROM, what is safest way to return to stock but stay rooted,also not fussed about wiping data as phone being sold on
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] AidenTheEnby:
Pixel 3 stuck in boot after flashing back to stock

So, I tried and failed to root my pixel. I followed this guide "https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-3-unlock-bootloader-root-magisk" to the T, but after I installed Magisk through TWRP my phone would just stay stuck on booting, no matter how long I let it try, but it won't ever boot up all the way. So I downloaded the most recent factory image, and flashed that according to another tutorial on here for the pixel 3, but again it just sits on the boot screen, constantly trying to boot. At the fastboot screen it says "Enter reason: error booting boot.img" I got the confirmation that the stock flashed completely fine and everything. And I knew I was getting in over my head, but this has been pissing me off so bad it's like I have to see this all the way through. Now, I give up. I just want my phone to work again. There's a reason I quit rooting my phones, but here I am.

Any and all help will be very very very very very very appreciated.

I've also received the error reason "invalid slot to boot from".
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mycalculations:
Pixel Bootloop after custom ROM Source sync

Hi, my bootloader is unlocked and I booted a custom rom(I build and modified), after tthat, I have an error with my system partition and my phone is stuck in a bootloop. I'm using a pixel 1, and my adb keys also seem to be revoked. My warranty has expired, so is there any way I can fix it? It isn't letting me getting to bootloader menu(or I'm doing it wrong) as the phone won't turn fully off. Just loops booting over and over. Any and all help is appreciated! I'm okay with wiping everything and fixing in any way possible.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] LANDTESTER:
Im on same problem all i see is black screen and pc doesnt recognise my phone
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Subrad5446@aol.com:
Battery Replacement

Hi. I recently noticed my battery was starting to degrade. It would start dying with 10% left. Then 15%. Etc, etc. So I swapped it out. Now, my problem is worse. Battery shuts off with still 50% left. So my question is, did I get a defective replacement battery? Is there anything else that could cause this issue? On the phone side? I'd hate to replace them s battery, and have the same thing happen again. Thanks for any help!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] kkjb:
Battery stats.. .are just as described. To have a statistical history of a battery replacement. Need to know empty, full values. So in a general way, need to provide both ends to get a min...max. When replacing a battery use until shutdown. Then try to power cycle, should try and fail to boot. Then charge. I then power down at first boot, twice while charging. Charge until stops charging, while running. Remove charging. Power down power on. Hopefully will remember both 0% / 100% values. You will find that a few maybe many cycles will be needed. Also a new battery may not mean as good as manufactured by OEM when device was made too.

FYI.....if you noticed this forum page is not seen, old when posts on this one page go back 6 months. So a answer may not be found by posting, and not on other than forum header.......
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Subrad5446@aol.com:
Thanks for the reply. I'm aware of that. This battery doesn't make it past 50%. I've had it installed for over a week, it charges to 100, but dies, very rapidly (about 40 minutes sot) with 50% remaining.my question is is there anything OTHER than a defective battery that would cause this? For example, can the motherboard fail in such a way that causes this issue? Maybe a cable in the phone that attaches to the motherboard?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] HACK3DANDR0ID:
Can someone point me in the right direction for flashing Project Treble GSIs, preferably fastboot method?

Thanks in advance,
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Major Stuen:
When taking photos with a light source near by, the sun or a light bulb, at a specific angle it creates a ugly blueish ring on the picture. Is this fixed in the pixel 3?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] MohdAhmed:
Sir I can't unlock bootloader on my google pixel. I'm on latest April security patch with Stock Android 9.

Please help me I want to get twrp and root installed.

It's giving me this when I type

fastboot flashing unlock

usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>

commands:

update <filename> reflash device from update.zip

flashall flash boot, system, vendor and if found,

recovery

flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition

erase <partition> erase a flash partition

format[:[<fs type>][:[<size>]] <partition> format a flash partition.

Can override the fs type and/or

size the bootloader reports.

getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable

boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> [ <second> ] ] download and boot kernel

flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> [ <second> ] ] create bootimage and

flash it

devices list all connected devices

continue continue with autoboot

reboot reboot device normally

reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader

help show this help message

options:

-w erase userdata and cache (and format

if supported by partition type)

-u do not first erase partition before

formatting

-s <specific device> specify device serial number

or path to device port

-l with "devices", lists device paths

-p <product> specify product name

-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline

-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id

-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address.

default: 0x10000000

-n <page size> specify the nand page size.

default: 2048

-S <size>[K|M|G] automatically sparse files greater

than size. 0 to disable
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GeTex:
fastboot oem unlock
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] MohdAhmed:
Thank you kind sir

---------- Post added at 09:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:54 PM ----------

Sir I'm rooted (with magisk)with stock pie and elemental X kernel. I'm on April security patch.

But I've been facing some issues. If anyone can help me it would be awesome.

1- The phone automatically reboots when left for some time.

2-Battery drain is too much. I get SOT of 2 hours, even after underclocking 1 step both big and little CPU's and using greenify and module universal GMS doze.

3- some applications automatically quits.

Please help me dear sirs.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Wooder99:
Does anyone know when Android Q beta 4 coming for OTA update ?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] :
Going on the timing of last month's update and the timeline on the android Dev beta pages it'll probably be on the 5th onwards.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Wooder99:
Thanks !! :laugh:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] abisciter:
So I want to flash stock rom back but when flashing my laptop freeze and I cannot do anything....tried many times and same problem..try run adb command in platform tool and adb device list not showing my pixel..how to fix this problem?:svetius:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] HACK3DANDR0ID:
After i rooted with Magisk Canary latest build, I lost the ability to make phone calls. Call Timer starts and no sound. Also noticed a delay if at all, when attempting to open an app i get a blank screen. anyone else on Q notice weird **** going on after flashing Magisk on the latest build?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Tarv:
Want to update TWRP on SAILFISH to 3.3.1-0. Looking at the thread that states the installer.zip isn't needed anymore (thus, not supplied with the new version). I am not seeing how to flash this thing.

I can boot into 3.3.1-0 then go install image > twrp.img > flash to: boot. But thought I'd ask before trying that.

3.3.1-0 seems to fix the issue with decryption when entering my unlock code (3.3.0-0 is not able to, have to remove my password). Would like to update.

EDIT: Starting to think maybe 3.3.1-0 isn't ready for SAILFISH yet.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Real Penguin:
LineageOS on Pixel 1 - Update vendor, radio, bootloader?

Hello,

I have installed Lineageos on my Google Pixel 1 since a few months according to the official installation guide under https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/sailfish/install

Before buying a used Google Pixel 1, I had a Google Nexus 5X on which I regularly had to update not only Lineageos but also the vendor, radio and bootloader images. Usually after a few updates of Lineageos I got the message to update also the vendor image and there was a really helpful thread which told when a new radio and bootloader image was available: https://xdaforums.com/nexus-5x/general/comparison-android-updates-t3473577

I didn't get any message on my Pixel 1 that the vendor image is not the right one. Should I also update the vendor, radio and bootloader images on the Google Pixel 1 or is this done automatically during the Lineageos update?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sallu08:
Hey everyone.

My Pixel is rooted (magisk), bootloader unlocked and custom recovery (TWRP). I want to install the android 10 OTA. How should i go about doing this? Do i need to unroot, lock bootloader and flash stock recovery? If yes, then in which order?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Sgace:
One tip: never, ever relock your bootloader!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] branja6:
Hi, people. I recently purchased a Pixel (it came with Android 10 on it already) quite cheaply and I want to do root it (with Magisk) and to stay on a stock ROM. How can I do it (I would probably know how to flash twrp on it, but I am not sure whether to just flash Magisk trough twrp or what)? Also, maybe I would install a custom kernel if there are some good kernels for this device...

Sorry for a lengthy post and tnx in advance
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] enweazudaniel:
Yes you Flash magisk from TWRP... note your phone must be unlocked
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sallu08:
Android 10 OTA help

Okay, but why?

And how do i install the OTA?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Sgace:
It can brick your device if something goes wrong when you're not 100% stock if you try. There are plenty reports of that from people who did try.

Wich firmware are you on right now?

Cheers
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] _Flakes:
Cant contiune past "Your device cant be checked for corruption warning."

Hello,

I took a gamble and bought a google pixel phone described as not working. It displayed the "device cant be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader" warning, and crashed while starting up afterwards.

It seems like a bad idea to lock the bootloader, from what I have read online, however.

Following Moawdroids Google Pixel return to stock video I flashed the bootloader, radio, and the Android 10 factory image to both slots, and made a factory reset.

After waiting for 10 mins or so, I started the phone up again. It displayed the spinning G and I put the phone aside as I had heard it would take a while to boot up. When I checked on the phone it was off again. How would you proceed to hopefully get the phone to start up without locking the bootloader?

Thank you for your help

Flakes
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] :
[MENTION=10189929]_Flakes[/MENTION] Don't worry about the bootloader, you'll need it unlocked to be able to flash factory images.

A clean install is always a good starting point, I'd try doing another reset and then reboot it while on the charger to try and rule out a knackered battery. If that don't help then it could be a hardware issue, some early pixels developed a motherboard problem (2016 devices I think) that caused shutdowns/total power loss. If you search 'bricked pixel' or similar you will come across it in the threads it throws up and hopefully find another option or two you can try.

Good luck
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] MattsyGravy:
Hey there! I'm looking at buying a Pixel since my Moto G5 Plus has pissed me off for the final time (not enough Ram... And I can't download more :P)

I've been scouring eBay for a "new" one, but it boils down to this: I can't tell if people are selling a Verizon or Google one. Multiple Google searches have lead me to believe that most of the Skus are for Verizon, and not many sellers provide clearly if it's from Verizon, refurbished from Google, or whatever.

I know how to root and all that, but unlike every other phone I've bought, this stumps me. How can I tell (without the phone in hand and a slightly pricy mistake) if a phone is Google and not Verizon? What questions could I ask to get that info? The bulk resellers probably won't be able to tell me, so it's the little guys for me.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] MattsyGravy:
Hi, so I figured it out. Putting the imei into Verizon's checker will tell you if it's a non-Verizon pixel. I'll be joining the ranks soon, just bought one.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] wasabibebiri:
The used of 3450mah battery on pixel

Can I install 3450mah battery on pixel XL on my pixel?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Khalbrae:
I have a Google Pixel I had gotten used I have been using it stock on Android 10.

But seeing as how the security updates won't be comnig anymore I wanted to keep it secure in the future with Lineage OS and TWRP to update it regularly.

I followed the instructions here:

https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/sailfish/install

I have gotten the loader unlocked and it wiped my phone. But I can't get TWRP to work.

The downloads for the TWRP version for Pixel doesn't have an IMG file to load and trying to load the individual files in the archive does not seem to work. I also tried renaming the zip file and it did not work.

Here is the download page.

https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/twrp-pix...3.0-0.zip.html

I can't seem to find any guides on how to do this. I want to keep my pixel up to date with the latest Android 10 updates and the only way will be loading the latest roms manually via TWRP. Please help.

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/ also doesn't seem to apply

Anybody have any ideas?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] :
You can fastboot boot twrp recovery In adb, just use the command fastboot boot twrp.img* (* use twrp file name here) and it will temporarily boot twrp recovery. You can then perform wipes or flash the rom etc as you would normally. You'll have to repeat the process for fastbooting twrp to flash updates etc when needed, you can also flash twrp to the ramdisk if you really want it on board but it's a bit of a trick and I found just fastbooting it simpler. Check the official twrp thread for the pixel and the twrp wiki for more info if required.

Hope that helps
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] falio:
Hi. Can i downgrade firmware from android 10 to android 7.1.2 ?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Sure if the bootloader is unlocked and firmware is still available

Downgrading the bootloader is always a little risky.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] falio:
I will try :) thanks :good:

P.S.

yep, it work :):good::fingers-crossed:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] :
Hello mate, firstly if you're getting issues flashing/booting/switching slot from fastboot etc make sure your platform tools are bang up to date as that can cause you issues, the pixels can be finicky like that, had it with mine. Re the bootloader you should be able to flash it from the factory image you have extracted to your path and flash it as normal in fastboot. Personally I'd just run the flash-all and get booted up and then deal with the failed slot after that.

Have a search re slot commands online if you haven't already, loads of stuff there that will help you out so you can flash individual images to individual slots as required by setting slot=a or slot=b at the end of any commands but double check that, still getting used to this slot a/b stuff myself lol. it's not as hideous as it looks/sounds once you start using it with the right commands. Good luck
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Tomkumato:
hey there lam right now running a dual booted oneplus 6t but over the issues with roms having to be made to work with my carrier. now l cannot switch carrier because l live so far out verizon is the only one that currently reaches me. what l am asking is if l switched to aa pixel would l still have carrier issues? thanks in advance
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] borisSweden:
Need tobe sure, according to GPStest database, the OG Pixelsupports QZSS constilation. Is this true? Can someone in the far east download the app and check?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Quadman:
Yes but more or less I'm sure it will get removed some how or other from the update so you can side load it and keep it unlocked
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
YOU can relock bootloader (IF you are totally stock, DO NOT lock it if anything custom is flashed) to receive OTA.

However, you most probably won't even be able to receive OTA if bootloader is unlocked.

In other terms, you might only be able to update by sideloading with an unlocked bootloader and THAT will not cause your bootloader to spontaneously re-lock.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] magnumtripod:
How exactly does the unlimited photo storage work? I have a 32gb pixel, so what happens when I pass 32gb? Are any of the photos actually saved on my phone or do they immediately get uploaded to cloud storage? If so, am I always viewing my photos from the cloud? If I don't have data will I be able to view photos?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
I only sync to Photos if I am on WIFI (that is a setting)

Photos on your device will be automatically deleted to free up space on phone (I don't know thresholds or what they consider Full) but they will remain on the G Photos cloud til "the end of recorded history" - I think...

The photos are stored on your phone until auto delete or you "delete device copy" (for large videos for example), accessed from three dot menu when viewing a photo or video in Photos.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] magnumtripod:
OK so the photos that are saved on the phone are probably auto-deleted "first in, first out". So if I have a ton of photos, I can technically fill up the entire storage with photos even though they are all still being saved on the cloud? Or does the phone auto-delete everything periodically to free up as much space as possible. Or since everything is backed up on the cloud, I can even manually delete everything and pull it up later

Are there settings to define exactly how and when it deletes and/or moves my photos?