yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
This ☝️

Super important to make sure you are on the latest SDK version otherwise you probably will get errors.

I used to use toolkits but they are sometimes unreliable as to whether they are up to date.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylam:
Hi guys,

Trying to do this but when I boot to twrp it just flashes the twrp logo and loops.

Any advice?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Sounds like you are on 8? If so you need a modded TWRP from the link below. And be careful with this thread, it is very out of date. And you will not be able to install twrp on 8. So boot to it, do your mods and leave it uninstalled.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel/development/mod-twrp-recovery-pixel-android-o-dp4-t3651896
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hapse:
anyone?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mochamoo:
This will make your life so much easier. Add the path to your adb folder and access it from anywhere on your pc.

https://www.java.com/en/download/help/path.xml
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scarfacez2007:
I just wondering if I can use unlock bootloader on my mobile Pixel XL 8.0?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] godfish:
After trying this an other ways of getting a ROM on my Pixel XL, I'm under the impression ROMs are dead? My phone will not work with a ROM, all I get is the TWRP bootloop like others I guess? I really don't like the Pixle phone and I'm not buying another google phone again, I knew they would stop people from ROMing someday? OR??? is there a guide that explains how do get a ROM on a phone that works?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jay Dogg:
Hey everyone

I have a brand new Pixel xl on project fi

Android Version 8.0.0

Build number OPR1.17623.026

I wanted to make sure I could still fallow this guide to do two things

Guide #1 How To Unlock Your Bootloader

then

Guide #4 How To Root via Fastboot

Guide #1 and used this guide here to root https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-systemlessly-root-pixel-xl-t3660324
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jay Dogg:
Guide #1 worked then I used this guide to root https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-systemlessly-root-pixel-xl-t3660324
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pocholo36:
I'm about to buy a supposed Google Edition Pixel XL. Its on 8.0

If the OEM Unlocking option is greyed out, does that mean it's not really the Google edition. Please help, hoping to buy off the guy before someone else does.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Correct, if the slider is grayed it's a VZ phone. If you can slide it you can unlock it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pocholo36:
Great thanks bro. Was hoping that maybe it's just something that happened with the latest update and it was still unlockable...

The search continues.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hammelthorne:
Is there a new guide to root the XL with Android 8.0.0? This is an unlocked Google version phone that already has the bootloader unlocked. I rooted the phone before with over the phone instructions from peterlee928( big thanks to him btw). I basically need that kinda help again. Thanks everyone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clambert11:
Nevermind. I misread the post.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LeMoise:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-android-8-oreo-root-stock-rooted-t3660591
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hammelthorne:
Thank you
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hammelthorne:
Is there a more broken down version? I can't follow this guide comfortably.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LeMoise:
It is literally step by step...short of someone doing it for you I am not sure what else you need.

Do:

#1, #2, #3

#4 OR #5

IF you want a custom kernel do #6 OR skip it

Assuming you want to pass safety net checks do #8 OR #9 OR #10 depending on what kind of root/environment you want.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wtherrell:
I followed the instructions in the OP to set up the sdk tools but I don't get the . exe files referred to. I get a folder called tools and in it are folders, one of which is bin. Opening that, I get batch files that when opened show a brief terminal view of the list of commands and then disappears. I'm going nuts trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong.

Tried it 5 times now with no success.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
Did you download the platform tools at the very bottom of the linked page?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wtherrell:
Yes I skipped all the Studio DLs and went down to the sdk tools. I didn't see anything below that. I will check the page again to see if I was up too late and had a brain fart. Thank you for responding to my issue.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
You downloaded the right one, you should just extract the files and there should be a exe file in there.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wtherrell:
After I extract there's just batch files instead of. exe files.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
Extract the folder to your C drive(x86) and that is all you need. Then you can move the images to that folder and use ADB. Also make sure you download the drivers too.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wtherrell:
I'll give it one more try.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wtherrell:
I have downloaded and extract all both full and complete studio. Nothing matches what I am told I should be seeing

---------- Post added at 02:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:19 PM ----------

Still does not work. Prompt still saying adb is not a recognized command.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wtherrell:
The batch file "sdk manager". I was finally able to read it and it appears to have downloaded a bunch of stuff including build tools, platform tools, driver, system images, softwaretc. But there is no apparent way of using them

When I follow the directions in the OP, all I get are these batch files.. No exe files at all. If I open cmd prompt in directory where these files are and put in an ADB command it returns adb is not a valid command. Maybe my version of Windows is different but this is driving me nuts.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
Sent you a PM
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ithehappy:
That's the page where you should be getting the sdk tool from nowadays, simple: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html#download
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mihir24:
Is Chainfire's root-marlin-pixelxl.zip compatible with 8.1.0?

Shall I use the same guide #4 for rooting my pixel xl 8.1.0? I do not want any custom rom, just stock rom with root access.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] peterlee928:
after being a longtime loyal & paid supersu user, i recently switched to magisk. supersu doesnt get much (if any) support after sale to china company (ie chainfire has retired for now).

magisk has an easy root process and also has modules that can provide additional benefits. also systemless xposed. and good support.

i recommend you go with magisk.

im on stock rom. verizon pixel xl. rooted via magisk.

EDIT

see thread for magisk files https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589

see thread for more general support

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CamoGeko:
Easy to follow guide, thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FoneWatcher:
Need help figuring out why I'm not root:

I used mehtod "3" (TWRP and SuperSu) using links shown for 3.2.3.0 TWRp zip and matching .img and latest SuperSu

I unlocked bootloader on my XL successfully using this technique (developer settings shows that my bootloader is already unlocked and shows "unlocked" in recovery menu.

TWRP recovery is installed and I'm able to boot into it and install the latest supersu, but when I reboot to my device, there's no SuperSu installed and if I download and install SuperSu from GPS, it says "no root detected.

Any ideas or feedback will be appreciated.

EDIT: fixed w/ Magisk Thanks for help, Homeboy76
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Use Magisk 16.7, Superuser is no longer working.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] H0wdy:
Hi all,

I still can't boot on my Pixel XL after adb sideloading Magisk.

I waited for Magisk 17.1 to try again.

I then did flash-all.sh without the -w.

I then booted twrp, flashed magisk, and the same problem with the G logo staying there and eventually rebooting :/ Google logo is there, horizontal scroll bar goes and goes, until eventual reboot.

After flash-all.sh, I then installed twrp via adb sideload, then did adb sideload for magisk. Everything looks to be OK, but same issue in the end. It reboots to recovery, in this case, TWRP.

Once I boot into TWRP, it asks for password, so I hit cancel, then go to adb sideload.

Pixel XL. Android Pie. No custom kernel. Only way to get my phone working again is to flash stock boot.img or the entire marlin stock firmware.

---------- Post added at 05:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:16 AM ----------

Hi all,

I still can't boot on my Pixel XL after adb sideloading Magisk.

I waited for Magisk 17.1 to try again.

I then did flash-all.sh without the -w.

I then booted twrp, flashed magisk, and the same problem with the G logo staying there and eventually rebooting :/ Google logo is there, horizontal scroll bar goes and goes, until eventual reboot.

After flash-all.sh, I then installed twrp via adb sideload, then did adb sideload for magisk. Everything looks to be OK, but same issue in the end. It reboots to recovery, in this case, TWRP.

Once I boot into TWRP, it asks for password, so I hit cancel, then go to adb sideload.

Pixel XL. Android Pie. No custom kernel. Only way to get my phone working again is to flash stock boot.img or the entire marlin stock firmware.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Neo:
Sounds to me like you need to start over. Back up what you can through usb connection while in TWRP and flash back to the stock firmware, overwriting recovery and kernel.

Then either sideload TWRP or flash it (the newest from their site), and then flash the newest magisk.

That's just me though. When I can't figure it out, I take it all the way back to the beginning.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
Dumb question alert..... I just got a pixel that was originally Vzw but it unlocked as I am using Tmo. It has no Vzw software on it but that doesnt exactly mean some core stuff isnt still there. So the question is do I use the 'normal' method or the Vzw method to unlock?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FoneWatcher:
"Unlocked" refers to the carrier (VZW, T-Mo, etc.) and VZW Pixels were unlocked for use with other carrier's SIMs such as T-Mo. It does not mean the same as "OEM unlocked." which refers to unlocking the bootloader so you can root the device. VZW locked down their bootloaders so you couldn't root their devices, but you can by following the guide for VZW XLs (and using Magisk.)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
Yea that was my question, since there is no Vzw stuff anywhere on the phone, ie no apps, no bloat, no nothing. But ok I'll try the Vzw way to see how things go. Thanks mate.

edit...when/if I unlock bootloader Im all the same as the 'real' pixels right?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
thanks mate!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FoneWatcher:
I had read, but not personally verified, that when you use a VZW SIM in it, it will then download the VZW bull**** apps.

BTW, nice sig you got there.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
Luckily Im not with Vzw lol.

I was just curious about which method to go about following. Thanks for the help guys.

I'll be back for more dumb questions, so you'll be seeing that sig a lot lol :silly:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jeffshead:
[MENTION=4810220]Homeboy76[/MENTION] - I just purchased a Verizon Pixel XL (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod..._2pw2100_128_blk_pixel_xl_128gb_gsm_cdma.html).

I should get the phone today. The B&H site states the phone comes with 7.1. You referenced a thread for 8.0+. If the phone's factory image is 7.1.2, what method should be used to unlock the boot loader?

Thanks,

Jeff
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
The advertisement: Google Pixel XL G-2PW2100 128GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Quite Black)

Is it a Google Pixel XL?

The referenced Guide link is for Android 9.0.0 Pie.

Read

Prerequisites

a, it works for Verizon Pixel XL.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jeffshead:
Not sure. There is conflicting info in the Q&A section on the B&H sales page. Some say it's the Verizon version and others say it is not. I assumed the worst and ordered it anyway. FedEx admitted they screwed up so I won't be able to confirm until I get the phone, Monday. Bummer.

I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I've only rooted one phone, years ago so I need help with this one. Unlocking the bootloader/rooting seems to have gotten way more challenging. I don't need the latest and greatest nor can I afford to upgrade every 1-2 years so I'm hoping I can get this one properly unlocked and use it until the screen is worn through ;)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If it is a Google Pixel XL Turn the phone off > press the power and volume down buttons until you see "Start". The bottom line will let you know if the device is unlocked. If it is locked: open the guide do #3 'unlock bootloader (Only), then do #4 'keep data' to update your factory image to Android 9.0.0 Pie, then if you want root do #7.

If it is a Verizon Pixel XLTurn the phone off > press the power and volume down buttons until you see "Start". The bottom line will let you know if the device is unlocked. If it is locked: Go here to unlock it. Then open the do #4 'keep data' to update your factory image to Android 9.0.0 Pie, and If you want root do #7.

Good luck!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkkk:
before unlocking bootloader or doing anything, how do I backup the phone?

All I want to do is root my pixel XL and run titanium backup, that's it
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Google™ Backup and Restore - Pixel™ / Pixel XL, Phone by Google

Do #7 for the android OS (Nougat, Oreo, or Pie - See Other in the guide) to root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jeffshead:
Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I was able to unlock the bootloader and root. I also updated to Pie.

Thanks again!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
What? You lost GPS and the Mobile signal after installing Pie and rooting your Pixel/Pixel XL?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jeffshead:
Sorry if my previous post was not clear. I was not suggesting my GPS and mobile signal loss issues are related to unlocking and rooting the phone. I probably should not have added that info to that post since this thread is about unlock/root. I've since removed that portion from the post to avoid further confusion.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Ok!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] snappycg1996:
I have modded over the years quite frequently and I have never in my life been so extremely frustrated than I am currently with the Pixel XL.

I bought this second hand, coming from a 6P. It's a Verizon phone I believe since OEM unlocking was greyed out. I followed the trick to unlock the bootloader and it worked. I then went to get root. Cue problems...

So, as far as I am aware, on 9.0, latest security patch, you are unable to run SuperSU? I flashed the zip, it fails on a sepolicy error. I then fastboot install it. It appears installed, phone boots up, but root checker and root apps cannot find root.

I try installing Magisk latest. Phone turns on, G logo, loading bar and crashes back to TWRP. I tried an earlier version thay was confirmed to work, 16.7 and same thing. G logo, load, crseu to TWRP. I have tried multiple times to get this working and have been for about four hours. I'm not new to this scene neither, it just refuses to root.

I fastboot boot TWRP, install the TWRP Zip, reboot and install Magisk. Crash. I even tried pulling the boot.img, patching it either Magisk manager and fastbooting the patched image and same thing. G crash.

Someone. PLEASE help me root this phone! I am nearly at my wits end.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Go to this thread:

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + October 2018 Security Patch

Read page 25 zosX post
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jeffshead:
[MENTION=5035711]snappycg1996[/MENTION]

Sorry to hear you're having trouble. This is only the second (maybe 3rd) phone I've rooted so I'm jumping in to tell you that I was able to root my Verizon Pixel XL by following Homeboy76's instructions (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77806134&postcount=426). Since it was a new phone, I wiped all data. I installed Magisk latest beta when I rooted. I haven't encountered any issues so far. Good luck!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkkk:
I dont get it

#7 is

7. How To Install A Custom Kernel Using Fasboot
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If you are looking at this thread: Pixel XL Android 7(Nougat) Unlock/Install Stock Images + Kernels/Recovery + by Homeboy76

#7 is - Install A Custom Recovery and Root with Magisk (Clean Install)

If you are not looking at the thread above. What thread are you looking at?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] defreitas:
Hello I have a Google pixel XL 128gb and it is soft brick I have tried to unbrick.

Unsucefull goes everything good untill it get to format userdata says that cannot find and give me error any chance that anyone can give me a help in this please
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
[GUIDE] Restore to stock after soft BRICKED | Install TWRP, Root, Kernel --March 2017 by CZ Eddie
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] defreitas:
I have tried this as well and nothing

Star all good once it gets to load system says cannot find nothing
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] seunlayi:
My phone is locked and it's not booting always stopping at the Google image. How can I Flash it? Help
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clockcycle:
I actually followed the portal post on pixel getting root, not thinking some of the links might be outdated and based on previous rom. Not very smart of me not double checking, thank goodness throughout the years Ive only soft bricked an LG G4 f500L ;) From there I installed "Minimal ADB and Fastboot".. But also download the latest SDK. Initially had issues seeing the pixel via ADB and realized I had LG drivers installed as well. Removed it all and let the SDK install it's latest. My issue was copying over the wrong version of supersu boot to root..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
does google have a smart switch / samfirmware equivalent for the pixel phone? (in case of bricking)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mancala:
Will a Rooted Google Pixel XL with TWRP, work with Pokemon Go also? Please and thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
That is a question I do not have the answer to lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mancala:
That is alright. You have already done an excellent job with Root, TWRP, and unlocking bootloader! Thank you! Do not feel bad either about not answering. I don't know the answer either so I thought I'd ask especially since I've bricked too many devices and even more so because there is not a stock ROM yet for the Google Pixel XL either that I know of.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
It'll be coming soon!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mancala:
Thanks! The stock ROM when available will be amazing also! I remember reading when TWRP would soon be available for the Google Pixel XL and here it is!

I am debating whether to purchase the Google Pixel XL, whether the Google Pixel is able to do everything I like, so far Root perfect, unlocked bootloader perfect, TWRP perfect, ... :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Yamalito:
I have the 32 GB Pixel XL and when I flashed the new image the system storage took up 19.99 GB of space, is this because I flashed userdata also? Why did this happen?​
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
[MENTION=6587147]Yamalito[/MENTION]

1) Do a factory data reset.

2) Suggestion for the future: please don't quote the entire Original Post in a thread. It takes up a lot of space in the thread, and requires a lot of scrolling for readers. You can get anyone's attention by putting "@" in front of their name.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
is there a way to completely erase the phone via adb in preparation to install / sideload a firmware? or does flashing a new image automatically erase the old? just an old habit i do when flashing, id like to know if i can do it with adb instead of TWRP
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
You don't need to use ADB or TWRP. Just go to Settings/Backup & reset/Factory data reset. Note that this will wipe your internal memory (SDcard).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Paz9:
i was referring to specifically sideloading a firmware, i know that you can factory reset, but is there a way to completely remove everything on the phone via adb (in twrp you can wipe every partition, /data /system /vendor, etc etc)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Not via ADB while in the OS, per se. You can boot to stock recovery and initiate a factory reset there. Or in bootloader you can do > fastboot format userdata
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
Check back later today for some updates to the OP. I am going to update links for December security patch and add instructions for image flashing etc.

Note: I still do not recommend using toolkits or minimal adb and fastboot. They tend to break things
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] agimx:
hi

i got pixel from ee.

if after unlocking bootloader root or change firmware is possible to unlock network. so phone will accept any sim?

before connect to wifi u can make calls etc on other

sim,after connecting shows sim card not accept.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Here's a thread dedicated to your question > http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/ee-uk-sim-unlock-t3490134
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] emtee333:
I rooted the Verizon sailfish and then followed step 8. Was able to flash it but "OEM unlocking" is still grayed out. How do I flash to the original Google image instead of the Verizon factory image?

I've tried NDE63H (7.1), NDE63L (7.1), and NMF26O (7.1.1).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
[MENTION=7930225]emtee333[/MENTION],

Flashing any other image will not change the grayed out behavior of the "allow bootloader unlock" toggle. If you want to do that, go here > http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-toggling-oem-unlock-t3498287
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fenchai:
I followed the guide, everything went well but rooting does not work.

So I first booted twrp without installing it, then installed twrp then installed SuperSU 2.78 with twrp, after it booted, I checked root, NOT Rooted, then I downloaded the file again, and flashed with TWRP but still no root.

Then I tried rooting via fastboot, but it gives me a FAIL error Too many links... what happened? is root broken atm?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
I'd suggest that you might get more help if you post your question in the SuperSU thread.