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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] XClemX:
I can't wait for the updates to filter thru.

Or for full root and TWRP to be available. Adblocking is a must IMO!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] apascual89:
You can reroot without issues. Adaway is working just fine!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xocomaox:
Awesome! I like that, except the ambient screen is way too dark to see in a lighted room. Once we can edit the brightness setting in framework.res this will actually be useful.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] msaitta:
I hate that we have to choose between rooting/ad-away/etc and being able to use android pay and other apps.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Can anyone confirm that Android pay works?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jaxenroth:
How'd you get AdAway to work? Tried changing host target but keeps failing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] treIII:
Is this update a, zip file? If it is can it be flashed through twrp? On Nexus 6p otas can be flashed through twrp. That's why I'm asking. I think we may have to root again afterwards.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] apascual89:
In preferences, select enable systemless mode.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
It's an incremental OTA. It can only be flashed through stock recovery. And it will fail unless you are 100% stock V. That means that if you have a custom kernel, SuperSU, TWRP etc installed you will need to reflash the full V system.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jaxenroth:
Thx, I don't see it in preferences. Are you using a paid version of some sort? AdAway by fdroid, right?

EDIT: Got it. Had to get the one from XDA labs. All good now. Thx.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bggold:
I am running V, rooted and twrp. I flashed both a and b with stock boot.img. When I try to sideload I get an error 20 after it tried to verify update. I did notice that I have a 18.5meg ota stuck in the system updates screen that fails to install even with the stock boot and recovery. I think that it is trying to install that update and not the one that is being pushed to the phone through adb. ADB shows about 48% done when the phone shows verifying file. Not sure if this is normal or not. Any ideas how to get rid of this update that is pending? I have searched root for update.zip and came up with nothing. Nougat no longer has the ota stored in the cache folder.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
I had the same issue yesterday. Only thing that worked for me was to flash the full system. Edit the script to remove "-w" and it won't wipe.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bggold:
Thanks I will try that later today.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] airmaxx23:
I installed this earlier, lost cellular data and could not get it back.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Works fine for me on Fi.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] psychatog64:
Question with the flash all script do I run that in fastboot as a command if so what's the command?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xocomaox:
I don't know how many times you'l have to say this, lol.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] psychatog64:
I did it when the pixel first came out but can't remember exactly the process as I have needed to flash anything since then firmware wise
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
Could you guys confirm that full V can be flashed over rooted U version and than the OTA?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
fastboot flash (name of flash-all)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] psychatog64:
Thank you new it was something stupid and easy just couldn't remember
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
No kidding! :rolleyes:

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Yes
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
Yes, obviously, but will it work, radio and so o I presume there are some differences.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Yes, obviously the radio is a valid question for you in Prague. And one that I can't possibly answer from Indiana.

Try it and see. If you're not satisfied, fastboot flash back to U.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
Oh I forgot to update my bio. I'm in Ireland, but from the radio standpoint it doesn't change anything I will check for sure. Thanks anyway :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
And remember that you can always fastboot flash just the radio from U if you think that worked better for you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JAYNO20:
Anyone having issues with the double tap to wake not working if the phone has been sitting idle for a while?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
Ok. I flashed the V full image. I tried to flash update. adb sideload update.zip came back with:

C:\Users\macie\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>adb sideload update.zip

serving: 'update.zip' (~0%) * failed to read command: No error
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
A couple of questions:

Does you device show up when you do "ADB devices"?

In stock recovery did you select the "ADB sideload update" option?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bggold:
Well I tried and I am getting the following error. I manually flashed the boot.img to a and b before trying.

checking product...

OKAY [ 0.049s]

checking version-bootloader...

OKAY [ 0.047s]

checking version-baseband...

OKAY [ 0.046s]

sending 'bootb' (26405 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.939s]

writing 'bootb'...

(bootloader) Flashing active slot "_b"

FAILED (remote: partition [bootb] doesn't exist)

finished. total time: 1.400s
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Use the name of the .zip, not "update.zip".
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
Yes, it does show up. I run the command adb devices, than adb reboot recovery.

In recovery I choose adb sideload option.

I changed the name of the file to update.zip
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Try to flash following this guide > http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-update-fastboot-t3498187

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Check if the name of the file isn't "update.zip.zip"

Otherwise download it again and don't change the name. Right click on on the .zip file and choose properties, then right click the name and select copy. Then past that name after adb sideload
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
Yes, I want to download the file again that was my first thought.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bggold:
Nope that didn't work. Not it is booting into recovery. Trying to see if I can salvage by sideloading the V ota.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
C:\Users\macie\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>adb sideload 09c7f402fd047c0d631fdd6c4168c934d3b9451b.zip

serving: '09c7f402fd047c0d631fdd6c4168c934d3b9451b.zip' (~0%) * failed to read command: No error

same thing again.

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The guide refers to installing stock firmware using fastboot. I am already on stock V firmware.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bggold:
So loading the V ota did the trick, but found out the pending OTA would now install and it is verizon's V to X update since my phone is a google play model but on verizon. Now going to figure out how to downgrade since I was not able to do the flash method.

Or I can just wait for the verizon version of the ota.

Thanks for the help.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
How long since you updated ADB and fastboot?

The second reply regarding installing stock firmware was for a different user.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
4 days I believe. I will see if there are any updates pending
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
No need. You're up to date.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
Funny enough I fastboot flashed V full image like from the link you mentioned and now I am booting straight to recovery :) WIll execute a script now without a wipe.

Still the same error. I changer the port in the pc - no idea really.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tdimarzio:
Upgraded my North American Pixel XL 128 from "NDE63V" to "NPF26J" via "adb sideload 09c7f402fd047c0d631fdd6c4168c934d3b9451b.zip".

No issues at all.

Not rooted. Bootloader still locked.

Make sure your Android SDK Platform Tools are up-to-date. Current version is "25.0.1"
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
Ok, I was more lucky on other PC. Of course I managed to wipe my data :)Thanks for the help.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
I still find it odd that there's nothing from Google.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AmesCell:
Most of Google is probably on vacation or left early.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moosc:
Thanks.

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Do you have to relock bootloader before you flash the update? Can we rename the file. On V with bootloader unlocked
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tdimarzio:
No, you shouldn't have to relock the bootloader. Also, the zip filename is arbitrary. I prefer to keep it original but rename it how you like.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moosc:
Cool thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Juzman:
Is this actually a dev preview? I flashed the OTA on mine, and running fine. Just curious as NPF26H just was dropped, and that is DP2.

Edit: build.prop has it flagged as "REL".
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
So what does that mean? REL?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Juzman:
Release. Not dev preview. :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
So this is a legitimate roll out for the V variants? I've been debating on sideloading the OTA just strange.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Juzman:
From what I've read, I believe so. I sideloaded it anyway. Haha.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] milan187:
Just so you guys know you cant go back to V without a factory reset, my phone was aciting really weird when I tried.

Also there is an LTE issue in Canada this is why this build may only be for Canada now.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
Flashing the boot.img then running the V factory image script (remove the -w command) and you'll be downgraded without wipe.

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bggold:
Bummer next time if you end up booting into recovery, try sideloading the ota file. I had the same issue and was able to salvage my phone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Why are you flashing the boot.img separately from the flash-all script?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
It said that the version I was trying to flash was older, flashing the boot.img from V then flashing factory image works fine though.

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] johnandbodhi:
i just flash boot.img to a and b then sideload v ota reboot bootloader from there to recovery sideload v to j ota..done...i can then choose to boot twrp +/- kernel +/-root..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
So far the new update has ironed things out for me. Overall the UI seems more fluid. Although I don't understand how that's possible.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
I think this build was a mistake when I had my Nexus 6p there used to be a bug when I would be in a phone call that notifications are silent on my pixel I don't have that problem on regular 7.1 when I install this OTA that bug where when you make or receive a phone call is present I don't believe that this was meant for a release build
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
If I've well understood, you are saying that the phone enables Do Not Disturb mode when you're on a call?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Yeah that's exactly what I'm saying. Unless Google is changing the default behavior in the upcoming behavior. But in call notification was just added in 7.0 so I can't imagine they are already changing it

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On another note if I adb sideload the V build OTA can I downgrade?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveHTC200:
I've noticed it does that, only while on the call though!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
It is a feature on the Pixels/Nexus on 7.1.

DND when on a call.

See HERE.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Since when?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
see the article I attached.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Huh... Go figure. Is there anywhere to turn it off? I looked and can't find it. Other than while in call that is.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bggold:
There are apps that will enable this feature for all and on a per contact basis. Pm me for a recommendation.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Fauert:
Yes, by flash full stock NDE63V ... ðŸ˜€
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinetx:
i'm on NDE63V, rooted, with twrp.

if i sideload this ota, can i then go back and reflash twrp (alpha2) and then root again (SU SR4)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveHTC200:
Yes you can :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] prot-:
So I'm in Australia on DNE63V. If I flash this ota will it ruin my radio bands to be more for Canada than Australia?

From what I gather reading through thread, as I'm rooted with TWRP, I've got to flash boot.img on both a and b and then flash full ota system image with -w command to not wipe. Then but twrp and reroot?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
If this radio doesn't perform well for you, you can fastboot flash just the V radio again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] IzzY-AxL:
My Phone:

*Verizon bought Pixel Xl (NDE63X)

*Carrier Verizon

*Bootloader unlocked Depixel8

*Rooted via Chain fire Su

*Recovery Twrp

*No modded Kernels etc

Downloaded the Factory image for NDE63V and OTA for NPF26J.

Deleted -w from the flash-all.bat file in the NDE63V zip to prevent wipe

Used Minimal Adb and Fastboot:

1.ADB reboot bootloader

2. Flash-all.bat

Reboot

Once I was booted I immediately turned off wifi + mobile data and turned on airplane mode. I went to About Phone to check I was on NDE63V. CHECK. Made sure my phone was on MTP and Debug. CHECK

3. Back in Adb: Adb reboot bootloader

4. Once booted into bootloader I used the volume buttons on the phone to highlight Recovery Mode and pressed the power button to confirm.

5. Once I got into the "No Command" screen I held the power button and pressed the volume up button to get into the Recovery Menu.

6. Used to volume buttons to get into the Update section and confirmed with power button.

7. Adb sideload OTA.zip ( REPLACE OTA with NPF26J. zip file name)

Reboot to bootloader.

8. Fastboot flash modem modem.IMG (NDE63X's modem.img because I lost cellular connection when I was using NPF26J's modem)

Reboot bootloader

9. Fastboot boot Twrp.img

10. Installed Twrp

11. Installed SU

I am unlocked, rooted, twrp recovery, and on the NPF26J build with cell data. Everything is working fine. Love the double tap and pick up ambient display. Hope that helps anyone having trouble.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] doubleho:
im on 63v ,rooted and twrp ,if I want to update to 26j , should i follow every single step?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwalker0906:
Can you explain how to remove the w in bat file. When I click on it, it only gives me the option to run it,not dissect it....thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Right click file, choose open with gedit, on Linux. Should be similar on Windows, but I can't tell you for sure.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Protibus:
Right click k on the bat file and select Edit.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwalker0906:
Thanks I found it, had to scroll through all the jibberish lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] IzzY-AxL:
Sorry for taking so long to reply. It was a long night.

I'm honestly new to all this and I'm not 100% sure about your situation. But I would assume if you're already on the 63V you'd only have to fastboot flash boot_a and b with the 63V boot.img, then sideload the J OTA. then twrp and su.

You could always just follow the steps I did. It won't wipe your data if you edit out the -w from the flash all file.

If anyone else has suggestions it'd be greatly appreciated.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bturkel:
I lost my hotspot hack and now cannot get it back - any suggestions?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] IzzY-AxL:
http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448/page2

I used the flash method above after updating to the J OTA and hotspot is working fine.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] boober78:
I observed on this build slower response of fingerprint scanner.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinetx:
thanks for the write-up bro - this was a big help!

is modem different to radio img?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
No. It's the same
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Smallsmx3:
Anyone that flash the update notice that Android system and Android OS are the top drainers?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Nope, I'm not seeing that. But my usage is probably a lot different than yours.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Frankie1588:
I am on NDE63X because I am using a Verizon sim. I did buy the phone directly from Google. Is going back to NDE63V and flashing the OTA the only way I will get the new update? Is Verizon going to be pushing out the same OTA for the 'X' builds?

Thanks guys!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bggold:
If you want it now and don't want to wait for it. It is pretty easy to downgrade to V without loosing your data. I'm on verizon and bought mine from google.

The trick is to sideload the ota right after you successfully downgrade and have V running. Don't take the update that is being offered in the software updates. That is the X OTA since you have a verizon sim card. Made that mistake the first time.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] IzzY-AxL:
I believe theyre the same.

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I just checked mine and my top drainers are screen, android sys, and Android OS. In that exact order.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DirgeExtinction:
Hopefully this rolls out soon for the US. Just got my XL and it updated to 63V after setting it up.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bama17:
I thought you could still take an OTA as long as you still had the stock recovery. So you can't take it with just an unlocked BL and root?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nednednerb:
Reading thru thread... You're obviously up to speed!

For your interest, I was reading ElementalX thread (Pixel XL forum), and found out the following:

On flash of SU.... TWRP asks "swipe right" to make system read/write to be able to modify it. [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] said something that made me realize there is probably at least one tiny switch in system.img thrown when you make "the /root (system) partition" writeable.

Thus, I think you could just flash system.img from factory image as well as boot.img. Basically a flash all but no worry about "-w" and userdata.

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Keep this in mind. Possible hard brick and no rescue:

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/psa-read-relocking-bootloader-t3494615/page4

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Whew! Me too!

Especially, haha, because I noticed that on last build fingerprint scanner was

---Too dang sensitive!!--- for my finger and hands when accidentally bumping it as I fidget.

But my nervous system is turbo. Maybe kernel or ROM tweaks could in future enable fingerprint sensitivity modding...

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Unlocked bootloader, yes I did get OTA.

Root, no.

If you rooted and swiped to modify system, system may be modified and you'd have to flash stock boot and system
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bama17:
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[/QUOTE]Unlocked bootloader, yes I did get OTA.

Root, no.

If you rooted and swiped to modify system, system may be modified and you'd have to flash stock boot and system[/QUOTE]

Ok. I gotcha. I've rooted every device I've gotten over the last several years, so I'm not exactly a noob, but I guess I'm still learning how the different partition layout and root works with the Pixel devices. I unlocked my bootloader of course, and then rooted with the boot-to-root 'systemless' root method which I thought didn't modify any of the system. I'm sure there's prob just somn that I'm not understanding, but I'm just not understanding why I still wouldn't get an OTA if I haven't messed with TWRP yet?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
I can't tell you why. But I can tell you that you will not be able to sideload this OTA unless you flash the full system.img. Been there, done that.....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ATalkingRock:
Im trying to flash the NDE63V from where I'm at now (NDE63X) and I keep getting errors during the flash-all.bat process. Currently I also have my bootloader unlocked. I extracted the factory image to my adb/fastboot folder, and the command prompt shows: checking product...

OKAY [ 0.050s]

checking version-bootloader...

OKAY [ 0.050s]

checking version-baseband...

OKAY [ 0.048s]

sending 'boota' (24997 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.591s]

writing 'boota'...

(bootloader) Flashing active slot "_a"

FAILED (remote: partition [boota] doesn't exist)

finished. total time: 1.047s

Press any key to exit...

I have no idea what I'm doing wrong.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ridobe:
When it says it can't find the new boot slots, it means your fastboot is out of date.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ATalkingRock:
Thanks! I've finally gotten up to the point where i need to sideload the NPF26J build. I placed the ota into the adb folder, and directed the adb to that folder. When i typed adb sideload [ota.zip] it came up with "Total xfer: 1.00x" I figured this meant it worked, but upon reboot i'm still in NDE63V. Hm any ideas?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ridobe:
It should take 3-5 minutes to churn. Are you sure you did this from the stock recovery?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ATalkingRock:
I believe its on stock recovery. It took about a minute or two for the "xfer to complete" perhaps i should try again?

Ah wait upon doing it again I noticed somethign I didnt notice the first time. Its saying failed to verify whole-file signature. Man i'm on a role today huh.

Edit#2: One second! I think i might've discovered the reason
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ridobe:
Not "on" stock recovery, "in" stock recovery. There isn't a transfer, it's flashing it. The directions say to go into recovery and select adb sideload. Then run the command.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ATalkingRock:
I seem to have done it successfully! Thanks for you help. I suppose I initially pulled the mortal sin of trying to sideload the marlin ota when i'm a sailfish :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Juzman:
I went from X back to V, just removed the -w out of flash-all.bat