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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aholeinthewor1d:
Really hope they update SU and TWRP. I know it's possible to get it working now but looks like a hassle .
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Come on Pixel XL version!!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
It's actually pretty simple, what needs to be updated?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
So, I've already apologized to Spaceman for my Dirty Unicorns thread.

It was supposed to just be a thread letting ya'll know that DU was available now.

They put that folder on their download site, it was still empty but you knew the ROM was coming.

So I wrote up my thread.

Then waited.

And waited.

And I kept going back to my thread text and updating it with little things I thought might be *helpful* to other users reading it.

And I waited..

and waited..

Before I knew it, I was adding download links without even thinking.

Because that's a no-no around here. Never post ROM download links without the Dev's permission.

I wasn't even thinking.

So when the ROM zip finally dropped and I posted my "info" thread, the thread had morphed into a balls-out against-the-rules type thread.

So, sorry. My bad.

Anyways.

DU is working great for me so far.

The dev is working to fix a couple little things here and there.

I wanted to post a link to the Google Camera.

I copied the Camera from the factory "Q" image.

I don't like AOSP camera, never have.

My favorite camera is from Motorola actually. Click anywhere on the screen to take a picture. I like that feature.

Anyways, if you're on DU and want the Google Camera, just download this zip:

http://www.filedropper.com/googlecamera

Extract it to your PC.

Then copy the GoogleCamera folder to your phone.

Move the folder to /system_root/system/app using RootExplorer.

Change its permissions to rwxr-xr-x and ensure you check the box to let sub folders & files inherit the permissions.

After that, the GoogleCamera.apk should now have permissions of rw-r-r.

Reboot your phone and start using Google Camera!

See attached pic for what this looks like in Root Explorer (i have the black theme).

OK Google doesn't work yet.

Auto-Rotate isn't working.

The Dev (spaceman) says he is going to fix these on the next update. :good:

Mods, if I'm still breaking some rules then I apologize.

Just zap my post or whatever.

I think I'm under the radar this time though. lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Auto brightness seemed a little wonky to me or maybe it just doesn't let you adjust the brightness level when it's enabled or something.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
That's one of the things I think they are working on for the next test build. :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwalker0906:
Thanks for camera, worked like a charm

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Have you changed kernels yet, wondering if Franco is compatible
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rustyjay:
Been using Franco with the du build since last night and is fine.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BHermes211:
What about elementalx?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tylog:
You can take it
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BHermes211:
Meaning??? Will it work?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
I flashed it last night.

DU + ElementalX 1.01 for the last 24 hours has been rock solid stable.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BHermes211:
Thanks. I was a little hesitant
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cbass15:
I couldn't get it to work with Verizon sim card sadly so had to flash back stock.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
Did it have a Verizon APN?

Do these things use APN's still?

If there wasn't one but you need it, then make sure to copy our current APN on stock ROM before trying DU again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cbass15:
Like it wouldn't recognize the Verizon sim card at all. It had all the necessary Verizon files from what I could tell.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Flash the newest vendor.img, I had the same issue.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] raycaster3:
So to be clear, even though spaceman said that it's based off O, we need to flash Q vendor to get data on DU?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwalker0906:
No reflash o vendor
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
I flashed the q vendor.img when my sim wasn't detected and the message about outdated vendor came up and it fixed it. I was coming from WETA 2.1 rom but wiped everything.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
I did a flash-all.bat of "Q" prior to installing DU.

Also wiped everything in TWRP (including my internal SD card) except for system.

Then pushed the ROM to /sdcard using ADB PUSH.

I think this is a good thing to do when going from one completely different ROM to another.

Then I simply installed DU, rooted & installed ElementalX and have not had any issues other than the couple known-issues.

Not one single crash/freeze/anything since.

The dev may be dropping a new DU ROM today?

The new folders are on the download site and the old ROM has been removed.

Supposedly it has the sensors & Google Pics upload fixes. :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ker~Man:
Josh Chasky says it will be a while, though. So my hopes have taken a slight nosedive, for now... :crying:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Aww man I guess I will have to focus on actually working :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DespairFactor:
AOSP won't build a marlin/sailfish zip yet...

If he can explain how he fixed the zip generation, I can get us another ROM going.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
DU with the sensors fix (rotation, brightness, call) will be an absolute daily driver for me.

Once that drops, I'll just add some framework changes (on/off display on USB plug) and I'll be good-to-go until Xposed eventually drops!

Notify Clean is really the only other thing that I miss big-time.

I kinda miss APM+ too. Though DU has some power menu customization built in. I just like the theme options and one-touch reboot options that APM+ offered.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
What you said, modules included. APM hasn't been worked on forever but keeps trucking along
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
Uberstock ROM looks to be "testing":

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/help/pixel-xl-uberstock-testing-t3522402
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
And I just booted up AOSiP ROM that the illusion team dropped as an unofficial build (till they find a maintainer) as a Christmas present to us.

Looks good so far!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
Just gonna leave these here...

[MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] has been busy :p
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveHTC200:
Running that with no major issues, couldn't get OK Google to work though
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
How is it compared to DU? More/less features? Substratum support?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DaveHTC200:
I didn't try the DU ROM after, but it's full of features! I believe it has Substratum support, I haven't had time to dig that far in, but if this is the early stages I'm impressed!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Punkid:
I'm waiting for some sort of Display Color control more than ROMs. I'm not happy with the display of my pixel XL, the panel itself seems like its capable, but the default config is extremely over saturated, hurts my eyes. The sRGB mode is what i've been using but it looks terrible if you put it next to something like an iPhone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
It's somewhat similar to DU. A couple different features here and there.

I think, maybe, there was some collaboration on the back end between DU & AOSiP?

Does not have Substratum built into the menu but I'm sure it's supported.

I'll be trying a theme later today after I've been using it a few hours.

EDIT: It does have Substratum built into the system menu, I just had to install Substratum to see it.

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I'm on the lookout for a ROM with Slim Recents built in.

Cannot stand any other recents setup.

Recently makes original recents tolerable, barely.

But Slim Recents gets me *exactly* the setup I like.

As soon as DU releases their source, I'll try my first build and see if Slim is available to cherry pick for Nougat AOSP.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spaceman860:
DU source was released a few days ago.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
I actually like the stock recents and have never been a big fan of slim recents or omniswitch.

Hopefully the new Lineage project will get up and running soon and we can get some more options. This DU with elemental x is kicking ass right now though and it may be hard to get me to switch.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aholeinthewor1d:
Do either of these Roms have a built in way to rearrange on screen buttons?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
They have the option to change the long-press and double-tap actions.

But if there is a way to swap the "back" with "recents" button, then I'm not able to find it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spaceman860:
You can with smartbar
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
How neat is that smartbar, I'll have to look closer at it!

I started my first ever build from source. DU/marlin of course. :)

Thank you. :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
It takes sooooo long to do this. :eek:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwalker0906:
Is a release imminent,hence the teasers:) referring to purenexus screenshots
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Juzman:
I need this. This is what I have been waiting for.

I might sync the repo and compile :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kkeith:
DU does have the feature built in

Settings - dirty tweaks - navigation - navigation bar - smartbar settings - toggle button editor

Then just click and drag
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
I have been running PureNexus Marlin for the last 24 hours and it's nearly mint.

Nate is just working a few minor things out and I am guessing it's coming soon... [emoji7]
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Does PureNexus usually have theme support and tweaking options or is it just a streamlined stock?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
Yes to both, tons of options
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Juzman:
PureNexus has been my favourite ROM for a long time. Have tried others, but always come back to PN. When I got rid of my 6P and got the XL, the one thing I missed was PN.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aholeinthewor1d:
Jealous. My thumb is tired of stretching

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So we have DU, purenexus coming soon.. and what was the other one someone mentioned?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Did someone say they have a link for PureNexus or still waiting?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
Woot. I just compiled and flashed my first ROM from source.

Thank you, Dirty Unicorns & Spaceman. :good:

Is the next logical step to learn how to cherry pick or is there something else I should learn to do first?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thewebsiteisdown:
I think you should do some reading.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
Reading... yeah, that's usually what "learn" entails.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] muzzy996:
GMD gesture control bro...Set up a custom edge gesture in a downward diagonal direction from either edge of the screen. Upwards for recents, straight out and back for home.. Or any combination you desire.... And never use the bottom buttons again (other than long press for assistant). Profit.

I've got tons of edge gestures set up to launch various applications, shortcuts and widgets (pop-up widget). It's my number one reason to root. Beats using pie controls IMO.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thewebsiteisdown:
You're welcome for your answer then huh? :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
The next logical step would be to learn Java, learn git, learn how to write code, sync AOSP instead of DU and spend a few years figuring out how to build a custom ROM from AOSP.

Happy learning and Merry Christmas
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ps000000:
I will try 2nd hand XL next year.

But after reading this thread I will think again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Stephen:
Moderator Information,

Thread has been cleaned. Please keep posts on topic regarding this device.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
This is suuuuper exciting! (Assuming I can unlock my phone when it gets here in Jan.) I used Beans' ROMs exclusively on my old Galaxy S3 and they were always top notch.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
Aren't the new Verizon phones now shipping with the unlockable 7.1.1 bootloader?

I'm out of the loop on VZW.

Just wanted to make sure you were aware that you *might* not be able to flash any ROM's, in case you didn't already know.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
Nobody knows yet afaik. I can't afford a retail XL and the VZW deal was too good to pass. I'll be keeping fingers and toes crossed until it gets here and hope they haven't updated the shipping image.

If they have, I'll just hold on to the slim hope some brilliant dev finds a way to unlock the 7.1.1 build.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thewebsiteisdown:
jcase posted some where that the new images that pushed out patch the exploit and that if you're not already unlocked you're now locked permanently.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
Oh, that I know. But up until now (and hopefully into January shipped phones), the shipping build is 7.1, which is unlockable. As long as you don't connect to wifi and pull the SIM before turning it on, it can't update and you can unlock it before doing anything else.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thewebsiteisdown:
Understood, for those who don't believe it though. Here's the link to his tweet about it.

https://twitter.com/jcase/status/805837387184029696
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mjs2011:
Quick question. I but my Pixel XL outright from Best Buy. How do I know if it's officially the Verizon model? I'm on 7.1.1 and want to root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
If you bought it new from Best Buy then it's a Verizon phone for sure.

And if it already has 7.1.1 and the bootloader is not yet unlocked, then you're stuck with a locked bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mjs2011:
Ugh. Hopefully that gets figured out at some point. :crying:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
If you are buying it outright, return it and buy one from the play store, then it won't matter.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mjs2011:
Yeah past the return window, unfortunately.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
Oh, boo; I'm sorry. I'm afraid you'll have to wait and see if anyone can find an unlock method for 7.1.1.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
The question isn't can 7.1.1 be unlocked on the Verizon models. The question is will new phones ship with 7.1.1 preloaded.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thewebsiteisdown:
Got that part ace. Already said that.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Just didn't understand why you were pushing the 7.1.1 verizon won't unlock info like someone was disputing it. Pretty much common knowledge since a week after its release, sport.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thewebsiteisdown:
You're the worst troll ever sport.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ker~Man:
You say that EVERYONE is the worst troll...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
What am I trolling?

You're sharing information about 7.1.1 not being unlockable on verizon with the added comment of "for those that don't believe it" to justify you initially not understanding the question being asked..

It might be hard to fathom but most of us were tracking this since the first week of December. Even the Twitter post you shared is dated Dec 5.

So either you don't know what troll means or you're calling kettle the black.

That's all I got to say about it "ace". Next time I will type slower for you so it's not too much for ya bud.

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Considering he is the only one doing it. He is technically not wrong.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinetx:
disregarding the above nonsense, it seems this thread has been the place to be for pixel rom dev

are devs moving away from xda for this device or are builds just too early in their development to post up here for general consumption?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
A combination of things.

Yea, some devs have left.

It's soon, there are complications with the new dual boot. Heck flashable zips are still a problem. I think too soon is most of it.

And third, this is a pricey phone. Not sure how many peeps have it.

And dev overall is dying off. Too few phones are unlockable.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
What you said and I think it's also because it came with newest version of nougat which a lot of the main rom devs are just getting up and running
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ithehappy:
I have been reading this and that topic here but I am still not sure what the heck is this dual partition thing, A and B! Is the storage divided into two partitions A and B? Then where do we have our ROM installed at first place? An non-technical reply will be really welcome.

Seems like this dual partition thing is the reason for modding problems or something, no stable TWRP yet and stuffs! Flashing kernel procedure seems weird too, you must flash stock boot.img first before flashing a custom kernel, is that because of this thing too?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
Agreed on all counts.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
What devs are running? It's a learning curve that has yet to be over come. Once it is, then development will pick up but who would want to take the reins at this point with users still griping about how difficult it is to install TWRP (it isn't).

You start pushing Roms and now here is a headache in the form of new users who barely read and more seasoned users who think they don't have to read because they have been doing it one way or another for so long.

Until you see posts from devs stating they won't be supporting the pixel. Your time is best spent being patient and waiting for the guys that do this FOR FREE to find the best route to a custom ROM solution with the least amount of hassle.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Would love to see more options but Dirty Unicorns build is working just fine for me right now :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wase4711:
If you guys havent noticed, most of the folks who dev for nexus have left xda, and have gone to other sites and other places..

they are out there, you just have to spend some time finding them
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjaydee82:
How is pure Nexus running? I'm downloading into it now so I can build and play with it ?

Edit: also do you have to reflash TWRP afterwards like the other built AOSP Roms?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Feel free to share your build if it works ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjaydee82:
It'll work I've been building for quite some time. Beans hasn't released it so I don't think he would appreciate it if I posted it here
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
I understand, I'm sure it won't be long now
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cjkacz:
I have a nice shiny AOSP ROM made for Pixel XL but the lack of flashable Gapps has caused me to sit on it. Until that gets sorted I can't release it. Hopefully soon ☺️
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pTeronaut:
About the dual slot thing:

The OS has active partitions & redundant partitions, when an OS update is downloaded, it installs to the redundant partitions, allowing you to keep using your phone during the process. Once installed, it sets a flag so that the once redundant partitions become the active partitions and vice-versa once the phone is rebooted.

This saves you, the user, time as with all phones before, once the update was downloaded by the phone, you had to reboot into recovery for it to install, leaving you with a brick for 10 to 30 minutes, providing the installation didn't fail somehow.

With the dual boot nature of this phone, if the update did fail, there's still a chance that you can still boot into the previous slot.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
So is the only benefit not having to wait as long to take an update?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hokiealumnus:
Plus redundancy, so if an update goes sideways, you have a second install to return to.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pTeronaut:
Opengapps.org's 7.1 gapps worked for me on the DU rom.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Carbon ROM has a sailfish build and is working on Marlin. Not seeing it on their site though.

Edit: duh it's in the Sailfish forum
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cjkacz:
DU builds the apps into their ROM.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pTeronaut:
The installer didn't throw up any errors, which leads me to believe that DU's gapps were overwritten, and subsequently the Google apps worked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spaceman860:
No you are wrong. It booted with the gapps that were included in the rom. You just think it worked but it didn't.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjaydee82:
[MENTION=4854133]bajasur[/MENTION] for Pure Nexus what Gapps are you using?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cjkacz:
Yeah if Beans figured out the Gapps issue it would be nice for him to share. I have spoken to the Open Gapps folks and worked with other devs to try and get them going . Although I'm sure we will get it eventually it would save alot of headaches
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjaydee82:
So I take it there is no Gapps for the pixel XL?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spaceman860:
The issue is not that there is no gapps zip for the phone. The issue is that dm-verity removes anything not in the payload.bin on boot. It's the same reason you have to boot the OS once before flashing SU. My DU team mate found a way to get gapps to flash and stick but then you won't be able to dirty flash the next build without it crashing your build.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
Dirty Unicorn has gapps built in. They even say not to try and install a seperate gapps. I've been running their RC builds and they have been rock solid.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrjaydee82:
Can you direct me to the place to download Gapps that will work?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
Thanks folks, for working so hard to get things rolling with Pixel development. :good:

Spaceman, I wish you had a "donate" button.

Do you mind listing who your favorite charity or gofundme is?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spaceman860:
I used beans repo to compile a set. Open gapps might work too but I haven't tested with those.

https://gitlab.com/PureNexus/DynamicGapps/tree/n-mr1

But like I said it's not the zip that's the problem it's dm-verity.