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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kirschdog1:
Alright guys I have never been able to flash any kernel on this phone at all. It always gets stuck on bouncing dots or sends me back to TWRP, Any suggestions? Here is how I flashed:

My steps to get TWRP + v4 Root + ElementalX v08 kernel all working together.

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fastboot boot boot.img

Code:

C:\Users\xx\AppData\Local\Android\sdk1\platform-tools>fastboot boot boot.img

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.673s]

booting...

OKAY [ 0.870s]

finished. total time: 1.543s

<phone automatically reboots to OS>

Booted phone to downloader mode.

Code:

C:\Users\xx\AppData\Local\Android\sdk1\platform-tools>fastboot boot twrp1.im

g

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.640s]

booting...

OKAY [ 0.911s]

finished. total time: 1.551s

<phone automatically reboots to TWRP>

TWRP installed twrp zip.

Rebooted to TWRP.

TWRP installed v4 root.

Booted to OS

Verified root is working properly.

Booted phone to downloader mode.

fastboot flash kernel elementalx-0.08.zImage

Code:

C:\Users\xx\AppData\Local\Android\sdk1\platform-tools>fastboot flash kernel

elementalx-0.08.zImage

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'kernel' (19538 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.570s]

writing 'kernel'...

OKAY [ 0.600s]

finished. total time: 1.170s

fastboot reboot

Code:

C:\Users\xx\AppData\Local\Android\sdk1\platform-tools>fastboot reboot

rebooting...

finished. total time: 0.050s

Noticed root was not working.

Rebooted to TWRP

TWRP installed v4 root.

Rebooted back to OS.

Root + kernel + TWRP all installed and working fine.

Followed these instructions to a T and got everything working minus the kernel but when I flash any kernel I get pushed back to recovery? For some reason I have never been able install a kernel....... Any ideas I have not been able to flash a kernel since I got this phone. Any suggestions as to why or what I could try?

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Guys so I got a backup made with Titanium backup up on my Pixel XL however when I go to restore it for some reason cant find the folder. I know its there because I can see it when I connect to my pc through USB. Any suggestions?

Also this appears to be the same case with my backup pro, It shows my restore on my pc and through backup app but when I go to restore it continues to process yet never installs the apps?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] loaba:
Did some searching, didn't find what I was looking for. Does anyone have a link to Verizon Stock Firmware backup?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] alquistador:
Is there a way to get battery numbers instead of a battery icon?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] STraver:
First Steps with New Verizon Pixel XL?

I have ordered a new Verizon Pixel XL 128 through our contract at work. Like many I'm waiting for the delivery sometime in December. My question is that there have been a lot of threads about unlocking, rooting, etc. but also threads about Verizon patching the phone so it would be locked. I'm wondering what are the first things I should do when I get the phone to make sure I can unlock it and get it rooted and protected from Verizon updates. For example, should I not install my SIM, not use Wifi, do the dePixel app? The nonprofit where I work also uses encryption on our phones. In the past I've been able to root, them encrypt. The only hassel is that when encrypted the TWRP isn't usable.

What should I do first after the unboxing? Thanks for your help!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] themadmech:
In the pull down menu long press the settings gear in the top right corner and it will say something about enabling the system ui tuning setting, say yes

go to settings and scroll to the bottom where the system ui tuner setting now is

status bar

third from bottom is Battery, select Always Show Percentage
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Carriers go with builds. Builds go with ROMs.

So Carrier V features may be bad for user A if their firmware uaually uaed the other build...

So there will be segregation. Some ROMs will eventually fit for all carriers I think, but you might not get special features without those stock build implementations.

The current WETA rom had two provides builds, one for Verizon and one for the Google general version. For example.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] davedogg818:
....So here it is. I'm really an owner of a Samsung S4 that was 4.3 stock. I've rooted it awhile back and have been implementing different builds and have enjoyed becoming a beta tester/risk taker. So, I'm using my S4 to write this post because I've went into my build.prop manually and changed the build to a Pixel XL running on CrDroidAndroid 7.1 os. Courtesy of XDA. ANY WAY after the change I've found that my perfectly working camera has become obsolete. I try to use my camera and all I get is a black screen. Is there a way I can manipulate the build prop to make the camera recognizable. Please HELP.!:confused:...Thanks for all the knowledge and time you all contribute to the lesser knowledgeable. I'm actually getting my bachelor's of science in cyber security in April
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] markp99:
Quick question:

My Pixel XL from Google Play Store reports NDE63X. Verizon is my carrier, is this the correct firmware?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] larsdennert:
That's what mine is running too. I enabled OEM unlock in dev options but haven't actually unlocked it
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Uncle Lizard:
Are there any apps that enable Miracast without root? I don't want to buy a Chromecast when I have two Rokus.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] princeplanet:
Allcast?

BubbleUPnP?

I use these to watch movies on my LG tv. I'm not rooted.

Transmissum est uti Tapatalk ab Xperia Z-IV meo.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Uncle Lizard:
Which one do you prefer? I read on the Allcast app page that it casts to Xbox also. That's a plus for me.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] princeplanet:
I bought both. Bubble seems to work better with my tv. I don't have a Xbox, so I couldn't tell you if it works.

Try each.

Transmissum est uti Tapatalk ab Xperia Z-IV meo.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] quinejh:
is there anyone here tonight that may have a few mins to quide me. I have ran a rooted android since my original droid but have never had any luck setting up adb or learning the commands to flash. well, lol I thought I'd give it a shot tonight. I downloaded and installed minimal adb I then downloaded the twrp zip as well as the chainfires su4. I know my adb is set ucorrectly because I tried to youtube the instructions but all I could find was root. so I thought thats better than nothing. so I followed the video my phone rebooted and ran some code however its not rooted. I lack the knowledge of the language that adb needs and so I thought I'd reach out to the community for help. thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] oache:
have a problem with 9gag app....i download a picture from 9gag and when i go in Google Photos is not there,so i have installed a file explorer and the photos are there ,the path is /external_files/Pictures/9GaG/ but the gallery is not showing pictures from this path anyone have a ideea?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
Click hamburger on top left. Click device folders. Navigate to your 9gag folder and click the cloud icon. You can toggle cloud folders on and off.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] oache:
Not working 9gag folder is not showing I have tried a factory reset ,nothing changed yesterday was working ,but today not a chance

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i have resolve the problem by renaming the folder just GAG it seems that folder's with numbers are not recognized by the system and will not be shown i hope it will help someone

Pixel XL User
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Tap three line menu at top left. Go to "device folders" in list. MAY have to enable certain folders to display in settings, at bottom of that same list.

Should be a 9gag folder right there.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] pdthekd:
Pixel xl Camera pink colour banding issues

Hi,

Bought Pixel xl a month back via Flipkart(one of Indian e-commerce website) and from a week I see pink banding in the camera while I try take pictures or videos from the Google's camera app.

Problem : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K8JvDXUy5hQpdwQeemFd3J1hbKPZrgJ5eA/view?usp=drivesdk

Screenshot View attachment 3952010

I tried clearing cache and did a factory data reset to check if the problem persists- suggested by Google support team.

Is anyone facing similar problem? What did you do?

I tried to get the device replaced but according to Google's policy with Flipkart and local recognised HTC service centers im eligible for replacement if I had reported in 14 days. :( :mad:

Anyone facing this issue??

#pixelxl #pixel #camerabanding
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Myrrhman:
Hey everyone.

Anyone know where i can find the wallpaper used on my box ?

(not my picture)

I cant seem to find on the phone itself. Am I overlooking it ?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Macksi:
Hi everyone,

i was looking for a way to keep this black and white notification screen (appears when display is off and you receive a message) always on.

maybe it was mentioned already, didn't read all :)

thanks in advance
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Not exactly, but if you look up Always On or Ambient Display apps, you will find something that works for you.

Ex.: Ambi-Turner has a "pulse" feature with different timing settings. It could be made to mostly hold the pulse at "on" and only disappear for a brief moment.

Edit: By the way, the feature itself is referred to as Ambient Display.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] IIIPowerIII:
Hey there,

I'm on NPF26J and I have a problem receiving SMS.

Everything is working fine then when I try to send a SMS, it fail even if I resend it.

If I reboot my phone, it's working fine again and I receive a lot of SMS that couldn't be retrieved before.

Then I can send/receive them until it happen again.

I don't understand why it does that, everything is stock. It didn't happen before the J update.

Edit: I just saw that my LTE drop when it happen. A reboot or turn plane mode on/off will work.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mdonnelly1127:
Can you not install OTA updates when you are unlocked non rooted? And if I have to sideload it, is there anyone that can give me a breakdown or link me a description on how to do that again?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] IIIPowerIII:
Here I was able to install the OTA directly from the download notification on my unlocked non rooted XL.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ryan4a:
My Google store Pixel XL is rooted using Chainfire's systemless root, with no TWRP. Anyway I can update to 7.1.1 without losing root or data? Flashfire doesn't seem to work.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
You must lose root but you can preserve data. One method is running flash-all script of the 7.1.1 factory image, with -w removed from the script or bat. Removing -w prevents data from wiping.

You can reroot afterward.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Lieu10ant:
2 things:

Is unlimited tethering (t-mobile) available on this phone yet?

and can you update the OP with QA's to create an index/summary to prevent duplicate questions maybe? Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] JU57US:
If I order a Pixel XL from the Google Store and then activate it on Verizon and receive an OTA update (7.1.1) before doing anything else, will my bootloader suddenly be encrypted and unlockable? I am under the impression that buying from GS and not VZW gives the advantage of a perpetual unencrypted and thus unlockable bootloader, but I want to make sure. I've read a ton of posts here and even done a Google search on this issue, but I'm afraid this question is too "noobish" to produce any results.

i.e. All the "Verizon Pixel" headaches come from buying the phone from VZW, and not from buying the phone from GS and then simply activating on VZW?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
You are right. The GS version will always be unlockable no matter what firmware or carrier you use. Using Verizon or Verizon images does not change the bootloader status. Buying the phone from Verizon is the only thing that will prevent you from unlocking.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ithehappy:
I am coming from long term usage of Samsung phones, so have no idea really, and I don't like OTA methods, I always flash full firmware, after a full wipe. So is there a repository for these releases, from where I can download the full firmware and flash via ADB or something?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wase4711:
Just thought I would post here and see if anyone knew an answer..

I had one of the first "test" phones from Google,. to do a review for Best buy..My firmware is NDE63N, and my security patch level is October 5, 2016

I keep checking for any OTA updates, but it says there are none, yet I know there have been at least 2 or 3 updates since I got this phone..

Whats the best way to upgrade this firmware to something that will be newer than what I have now?

Ideally, it would be an OTA, so I dont lose everything, but, if I must, then I will..

havent been in a big hurry to root/TWRP, since there isnt much to flash yet, and TWRP and SuperSU has been pretty wonky up till now

thanks to anyone who can give me some feedback!:good::good::good:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
Just use the OTA from site. Follow directions at top of screen. The OTA's do not wipe your device.

https://developers.google.com/android/ota
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wase4711:
does it matter which version I use, since I'm on this weird version to begin with?

thanks for your help..
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
To be on the safe side I would do NDE63V first then 7.1.1.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wase4711:
yeah, I wasnt gonna go right to 7.1.1. anyways.

weird that my current firmware doesn't show up on any lists of existing firmware for the Marlin
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
Yeah. Because it was a test device it had a version somewhere in-between the first officially released images. Probably why you also didn't receive any automatic updates. Or the setting was unchecked in dev settings. Either way I bet once you are on the official image you will start to be updated automatically.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wase4711:
yep, I am sure you are right about updates coming automatically once I am on a official image

thanks for the input..:good::good:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HottKarl:
I just picked mine up on Verizon (purchased 12/03/2016 at BestBuy) I was only able to grab the 32gb Model, however for my usage I think that will be more than enough.

Glad to not have a broken screen LG V10 anymore.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
When i search in google for "android factory images pixel" it comes up right away. Download packages and instructions. Flashing a factory image does wipe your data, unless you edit the factory image flashing script ( .bat file for Windows, .sh for Mac/Linux) and take out the "-w" tag. "W" is for WIPE.

An example of when to use wipe: flashing totally new ROM.

An example of when not to use wipe: an incremental or small bump in versions, like 7.1.1 here.

I recommend installing the latest version of "Android Studio" on your computer and use it to ensure your adb and fastboot "platform tools" are up to date (25.0.1 last time I checked).
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] queerquirks:
Will adb sideloading Ota restore my phone to stock? And I'm able to relock bootloader after that?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
Just use a factory image. If you don't want to lose data remove -w flag from flash script. Locking bootloader wipes the device though. So I suppose data doesn't matter if you are re locking.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ryan4a:
Really? No other way to update while keeping both root and data?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
It takes 2 minutes to boot into twrp install SuperSU sr4 or sr5. Really there is no other way than that...

....at least until TWRP is stable and your favourite ROM is ready and comes rooted!

: patience :
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] eleciv:
Just out of curiosity can you flash the newest version of twrp without adb? I'm unlocked bootloader on Verizon and I've been keeping up with the twrp thread but I'm not familiar at all with adb. It took me awhile just to get unlocked. Mainly just getting adb installed and everything in the right place.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wase4711:
nope, you need to have adb setup, and have an understanding of what you are doing..

tons of guides here and on the web, so might as well read up and learn how to use it, as its part of the basic understanding of working with and solving Android problems
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Kris Nelson:
Here are excellent directions for you written by [MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/development/twrp-alpha1-pixel-devices-t3500312/page59
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] deft_usury:
anyone figure a clean way to prevent audio focus from changing?

my main concern is to have audio not pause when I open poGo and have to unpause it Everytime. I don't want to root yet, otherwise I'd just use V4A.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] freddienuxx:
is there anyway or a mod to get menu button for navbar or long press recents for menu? this is driving me nuts lol. thx in advance

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nednednerb:
Get a phone that runs Gingerbread.. aww

I get your gripe, but persistent menu button is no longer standard design. Even on 6.0.1 ROMs on Nexus 5, persistent menu button mods didn't always work. It would either not work or open the menu from another place, the default place..because it isn't design.

Instead of menu button, look for 3 dots. Long press something. Press and swipe.

I used to miss it. I agree if the app needs a menu, it should be easy to use.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] freddienuxx:
I actuly have had a physical menu button on Nov bar wit using cyanide rom and mostly broken rom. I'm still using broken rom on my nexus 6p and nexus 6. just not on pixel xl. I miss it lol

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] GillRigged:
Lovely. Just got my PXL 128GB yesterday and I have been screwing around just to check it out before I unlock the bootloader and root it. I downloaded everything I that I would need (which isn't much) and attempted to use dePixel8 which kept failing. I noticed that the screen would shut off before it would attempt to boot into the bootloader. Perhaps it's some Verizon attempt at sabotaging the process. Idk but by manually booting into the bootloader at the right time I was able to get it to work.

Okay. Success. I then was looking at downloading the latest image file when it dawned on me that I should be able to take the OTA that's waiting in my notifications. Again, success and now time for rooting. Need I say more? I used Chainfire's Root for Pixel (XL)/SuperSU v2.78 SR2 from October 29yh. Smfh ? Now it won't boot up and even when I try to flash the factory image NMF260 it fails.

How stupid is that? I should have known better but I was somewhat preoccupied with binge watching some shows at the same time. My SDK was pretty outdated (I think v1.16) so I completely uninstalled it and installed Minimal ADB & Fastboot but flashing the factory image still fails.

The PXL acts like it wants to start but it's stuck at the boot animation and never makes it into the OS. Anyone have any ideas?﻿
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Kris Nelson:
I would try doing the opposite.. updating your SDK and uninstall minimal.. I'm not sure it's been updated for 7.1.1. It's also been the most common issue with folks trying to use it.

P/S Congrats on your new Pixel XL ;)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] g4Nk:
I wasn't sure where to ask this, so I figured this thread would be a safe start. What's up with ROM development? There's only one custom ROM as far as I can tell, which I find very surprising. Is the phone still too new?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
With the new partition layout it's taking some time to make tools like TWRP and SuperSU work as intended. Once all the kinks are ironed out and ROM zips can be flashed easily, development will take off I'm sure. I know beanstown has a Pixel so we may see some pure nexus love eventually.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] g4Nk:
This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] rampantandroid:
I've got a new Pxiel XL in order from Verizon (long story short, through my employer I still get unlimited data and subsidized phones with 2 year contracts, making a 128GB XL only $400) - what Android version can I expect to be installed when I get the device in January? I ask, because I know depixel8 has been patched to no longer work...

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wase4711:
only a psychic can answer that question, but it will be at least 7.0
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
[QUOTE=

OK got a question before I do this, in on Verizon pixel I'm unlocked, rooted, on twrp, I think I installed a corrupted version of rc1. It will not see zip files or won't even do a wipe. So if I flash back to stock image with the adb/fastboot tool it won't lock my boot loader correct? And then I can just reroot?

Also is there another place to get stock images from. Can't get md5 to match at the Google page

Nevermind im an idiot it's not md5. No wonder
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gizmoe:
Not that it makes a difference, but the release version for the pixel is 7.1 Current version is 7.1.1
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
OK. I been doing alot of reading sorry for newbie questions. I unlocked bootloader Verizon pixel on 7.1 then took its 7.1.1 ota then installed twrp, then root. Twrp is corrupted or something. So to go back to stock without relocking my bootloader do I flash 7.1 or 7.11. factory image or It does it matter?

edit: sorry for posting in the wrong thread, i did flash 7.11 factory image and did not lock my bootloader, so i guess i answered my own question.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ithehappy:
How do I root this phone? TWRP is still in Alpha stage I see, so that's the only option or is there another way to flash the SuperSU zip on this phone?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mjs2011:
I'm with you. There seem to be a couple of tutorials out there, but I'm waiting for stability. Really want to use Substraten themes though. Also, I guess if you're on Verizon, there's an extra step too. Hopefully someone can point to a guide that worked for them.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
The thread below, first post. You fastboot boot an image from Chainfire and it roots it. See the option labeled non TWRP. That is how I did it.

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/development/root-supersu-t3490156/page110
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ithehappy:
I am rooted, thanks to you guys.

I just need two more things. Firstly, please tell me an app which would get rid of this on screen buttons, can't stand them at all. I used to use some Pie control app when I had the original Moto X back in the days, which I really liked, anything similar but updated app like that? This phone has huge bottom bezel, so should be easy to swipe up from there to activate the buttons LOL.

And secondly, what would be the best app to protect specific apps via fingerprint? I don't need system wide fingerprint security but only for specific apps like Gallery, WhatsApp and banking apps etc.

Thanks in advance.

PS: Except some annoyances, LOVVVING the phone so far by the way.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mjs2011:
How did you do it. I don't actually see step by step instructions in that post