yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jreink01:
I am currently on 7.1..1 with twrp version rc1. I am not sure the bootloader version. I would like to update to 7.1.2. how can I dirty flash without losing my data, etc. Do I need to update twrp and bootloader versions or can I just use what I have currently? And also, when updating to 7.1.2, do I also have to flash a different vendor image?

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I am a little confused on this procedure. I don't understand why I would need to download the 7.1.2 firmware and run it? Couldn't I just flash PN 7.1.2 and that would update me with the latest firmware/security update?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
That's so that they could have their device completely updated to 7.1.2

The rom doesn't contain every element of what's contained in a firmware package.

A few things to note though. If you didn't start from stock 7.1.2 that's going to be one of the first troubleshooting steps if you have issues.

It's a good idea to have the stock firmware ready in case you need it. Otherwise it's one of those situations when you end up screwing over your phone at the worst time and having to download the firmware on the spot. But it's up to you really.

Short cuts can often end up causing you more heart ache in the long run and doing the it the long hard way is usually preferable in the beginning until you learn the ins and outs of what you are doing.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jreink01:
Ok, thanks. I am very apprehensive in doing this but I want to be on the latest version so i am trying to learn all this but it is really confusing to me. When updating, do I lose root? If I run into trouble, couldn't I just restore this working backup of 7.1.1?

When it comes to the files like twrp zip/img do these change with every update that comes out? Or in another way, which files are likely to change from update to update? Of course I know the firmware changes. Also, when I looked into the OP, I didn't see the 7.1.2 version of PN, where can i get that? I am also confused when it comes to using the right files? If you have the time, would you be willing to walk me through each step since you are more experienced at this then i am? I would greatly appreciate it.

Which stock firmware version do I need for sprint, D,E,or J? (7.1.2)
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
Root is a change to the stock firmware. So when you flash stock it removes all that.

TWRP is a part of the boot.img, when you flash that (part of firmware builds usually) you lose TWRP.

TWRP and su so far have only been different between 7.1 and 7.1.1 but what the future holds who knows. The worst that can happen is the zip fails but so far everyone seems to be using the current files without issue.

What you see in the op is what is available, there is no other source to get PN pixel XL ROMs. Much the same for the other devs. What's posted in the op is what is released.

Not sure what you mean by using the right files.

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Didn't know there was a D but in the general forum there is always a post on newest firmware and what version works for what carrier but truthfully they are usually interchangeable just some builds have improvements for certain carriers.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/7-1-2-n2g47e-t3583891
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jreink01:
Ok, would you mind if we pm so we don't clutter the thread?

Or would you mind helping at a different time? I'm hoping you can be help and be available with pm in case something goes wrong.

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This is not as simple as the backups, flashes, and restores I've done in the past with different phones for me.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] nadiros:
Better hardware wut?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
Sure pm me
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jreink01:
just sent a pm
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] cinsity:
Would it be possible for you to post the steps for others in same boat?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] D0CTOR:
"OK Google"?

[MENTION=3544615]beanstown1006[/MENTION], any chance of getting "Ok Google" to work with the screen off, and not on a charger like stock? The only way it works now if it's on a charger.

Thanks for considering!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mrimage:
How do I get theme to work on this ROM, I see it say theme support
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] whodatfan:
Quick question. So if I am currently in slot A stock rooted, how can I maintain that setup and get slot B setup with PN? Do you need to switch to B then factory reset, switch back to A to flash ROM (which would flash to the B slot), switch back to B to reflash twrp, vendor, bootloader, SuperSU? The reason I say switch back to A to flash ROM is because it was stated the ROM flashes to the non-current slot.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] toknitup420:
Download substratum in the play store.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mrimage:
Thanks
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] lucky_strike33:
Having plms getting substratum to work. Got errors. I'm using oms. May have to re flash the ROM? Any work around before doing that?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] encephalon9986:
I was on the December build. When I first booted it said no sim card. I rebooted to recovery and flashed the vendor again and everything worked as expected.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] :
yeah true story! i noticed the same.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Cozzeck:
I also had issues and no one would really help me at all, what's the error your getting?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zanoli99:
Make sure masquerade has root and that app permissions are set for substratum
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Cozzeck:
Thanks I fixed my issues by uninstalling substrate and reinstalled and all was good
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] shindiggity:
Just clear data on app and make sure permission is set.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] aholeinthewor1d:
Is there a way to rearrange the nav bar buttons in this ROM? I want to switch the "back" and "recent apps" buttons. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] beepFTW:
Same here, It crashes as soon I get to the "Just a sec." window and I cant progress past it.

I've flashed and reflashed multiple times, with and without the vendor image and I continue to get this. All md5s are correct and I am on the latest recovery image. :confused:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mrnovanova:
Anyone else getting "google services has stopped" during setup? I'm not even able to complete the initial setup. Any suggestions?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] atanoto:
I ended up setting it up as new and use Titanium backup to transfer those data over
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mrnovanova:
Oh boy! I got about 190 apps to download manually? I'll go back to stock/ setup/root/tb and reflash rom I guess. Save a few hours.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] bytor7:
I was thinking of staying stock with root, but the temptation is just too great tho. Loved PN on my N6. Just won't have time until later in the week.

I am curious about one thing: does Google Photos still backup at full res with PN? Just wondering is all.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] aholeinthewor1d:
I'm fully stock NMF26U and have only unlocked bootloader so far. End goal is to be on this ROM and also have TWRP and SU installed. Can someone let me know if my steps are correct or if I missed something/messed up the order? Thanks!

-fastboot boot twrp.img

-Factory reset

-Flash ROM

-Flash TWRP.zip

-Reboot phone and let OS load

-Log into snapchat :)

-Reboot to TWRP

-Flash V vendor image

-Flash SU 2.79 SR2 zip

-Reboot
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Cbass15:
Yup go to pure nexus settings and click navigation bar - navbar tuner.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
Which boat is that?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] paco8:
I guess it's the boat full of people that can't wait for beans to release 7.1.2 Pure Nexus. :laugh:

And to be honest, I'm eagerly awaiting this as well but I'll wait. Going to stock is way too much of a hassle for me personally.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
I'll say what I said to the other guy and that's that short cuts in android can make doing it the right way seem like a cake walk when something goes wrong.

I flashed stock firmware last night and was up and running on a 7.1.2 ROM in about 35 minutes.

That or you could just flash bootloader, radios, etc separately.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] paco8:
Well, I prefer not having to use my ****ty netbook for flashing ROMs, so I'll wait for flashable zips and instructions from beans. :)

Edit: What? I can't say the "s-word"!? That's censorship! lol
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Scottay5150:
I am having the same issue.

This phone preliminary is even better than the N6P it replaced. WOW.

I am having an issue with WiFi speeds as well @ all my usual WiFi spots. Any suggestions?

7,1.1, NOF27C build and vendor and ElementalX 1.09 kernel. Any thoughts on what I can do to alleviate the sluggish WiFi?

Last night I set it up clean for the 1st time and using it today. Squee!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] old_fart:
.

Try turning "ON" bluetooth and tell us if that makes the WiFi any better.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Scottay5150:
BT on or off, no difference.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] micmars:
Your kernel variant is designed for 7.1.2...throttle back down to EX 1.08, and you should encounter no issues with WiFi.

Sent from my Pixel XL, #WhiteUIsMustDie, #EndDarkAppOppression
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jreink01:
Just as a fyi, I was getting ad recommendations when closing out of various apps. I thought it might have been a rogue app/apps. I think i found the culprit, there is a toggle in pixel launcher settings for this. Toggled it off and so far no ad recommendations. Just in case anyone wants to know.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Poli169:
My phone just updated to 7.1.2 should i downgrade it back to 7.1.1 to flash this rom or will there be a update for the 7.1.2 rom coming up soon?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
The next release should be 7.1.2. So if you don't mind waiting a bit.

I will say there have been a few folks that updated to 7.1.2 and flashed 7.1.1 with minimal issues.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] paco8:
Yeah, beans announced that he's working on 7.1.2 almost two weeks ago. I don't know how long something like that might take, but I guess that it'll be available to us pretty soon. The Pixel devices are a little weird, at least in my opinion, flashing-wise. Especially if you're coming from a Samsung device, where it's mostly so straightforward and "easy".
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 3r0k:
I prefer to think of it as the next generation of modding.

This is where we weed out the n00bs who just look for hand outs and dont bother searching for information.:good:
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
That's not working if you hadn't noticed.

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The thing is that isn't always going to be device specific.

The filesystem changed on this device. This isn't how other Nexus devices are being flashed and Sammy will likely follow suit as well every other oem. The only difference is Samsung devices will have still Odin for flashing firmware as opposed to having fastboot. I don't see much of a difference between the two and frankly it's so much easier to screw up a device with Odin than fastboot.

People just assume fastboot is "more difficult" because it's command line. If you can copy an paste you can fastboot.

After that the difference will likely be nonexistent.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Scottay5150:
This should work for 12.0??

delete
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Scottay5150:
Thoughts, I get a bootloop flashing 12.0.

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[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] paco8:
I guess "looking for a hand-out" is not what's happening when people are creating and sharing content for free on a public forum. I absolutely appreciate the hours that these developers put in.

And not being as tech savvy as other people or not wanting to do extra-steps instead of just waiting a few more days doesn't make someone a newbie.

I know, I guess you're right. Plus, Odin was just a few megabytes and portable and fastboot requires the Android SDK (right?).

And it's not just that, I don't want to flash it twice, cause beans is probably almost done.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 5.1:
Hello...

You don't​ need to download the whole sdk anymore. Just a few megabytes and is portable as well.

https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html

Windows, Mac and Linux are available.

Cheers...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tdct12:
[MENTION=3433100]Scottay5150[/MENTION] I don't believe Magisk officially supports Pixel devices so until then you have to use the unofficial one provided by.... ummmm. the guy that made it lol
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
Google is packaging the adb and fastboot portions separately now so thankfully you dont have to fiddle around with the whole thing.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Scottay5150:
Right on. Not that there is a definite anything. ETA for Magisk? Wondering if it's around the corner and I should wait?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 5.1:
Hey, Magisk dev doesn't own a Pixel. He uses one from a friend from time to time. No ETA.

Cheers...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
No ETA but if you simply clean flash the rom magisk works. So its either wait and find out you still need to clean flash (dont flash SU anything) or clean flash now and use the unofficial zip.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Scottay5150:
Thanks all!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] madroix:
Every time I have flashed Magisk it completely screws up my Pixel XL. I have followed tons of different instructions and every time I get a boot loop or it simply won't boot. I have used the official version 12 as well as the modified package just for Pixel XL. Either I am doing something wrong (prob the case) or it is just a cluster. If anyone has any tips that would stop this and keep me from loading factory firmware after flashing this Bane I would love to hear it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jjayzx:
Can't all this magisk talk take place elsewhere, seems to have nothing to do with this ROM in particular.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] madroix:
I agree. I think it is garbage anyway. Sorry for perpetuating the horse****.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
There is so much OT discussion between bt connectivity (not rom specific), restoring to factory, general XDA etiquette, to audio mods. I don't think this one thing is going to make or break the forum. Until the OP comes and puts a kabash on all OT discussion use your best judgement.. It's all about helping people and having fun.

That said Magisk works fine on this rom (running it now) but there is a general discussion about hiding root here: https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/suhide-real-pixel-t3520001

Just make sure you note that you are talking about magisk and not su hide.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 5.1:
Hello,

These kind words show how much respect some people have for developers work. If you don't like it, then just move on. Otherwise don't call something where someone already spent countless hours of work "GARBAGE" :(

Cheers
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
Especially when it's not the work but rather user error that is likely causing the issue.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] madroix:
It is garbage for me. I cannot get it to work and am in no way a noob. If it crashes the phone after it installs after the first reboot it is garbage and should not be released for large scale consumption and touted as a great alternative to ChainFires SuperSU. If you don't like that too bad.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 5.1:
Hey,

No disrespect, but it seems like you lack a little common sense at the moment... This is by far the most helpful community when it comes to help debugging​ others problems.

If it doesn't work, why don't you simply open a thread in the Q/A section asking for a little help, rather than trashing one of the best Android app?

Not being a n00b doesn't mean you can't ask a question, or? I bet you would already have it working by now.

People using it at the moment on Pixel devices would certainly be more than happy to help you solve your problem... :good:

Also, it's not "officially" supported by Magisk developer yet as far as i know. And since you are not a n00b, you know the usual disclaimer: I'm not responsible if your device blablabla

Cheers...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
I've flashed it on RR, PN, OctOS, DU, and AOKP. The only issues I have had have been from not following directions 100%. At some point you need to step back and realize if other people using the same rom as me can't do it then it must be me and not whoever developed it.

Also no one pushed it on you, obviously you have seen other people using it and thought I want root and AP/Mario Run/Pokemon Go/etc.

YOU made the conscious choice to flash this, SU still works. That never changed.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] madroix:
I guess I am the moron. Fair enough. Where are these mythical instructions that I have missed. I will follow them precisely and report back. If I am wrong I will be the first to admit it. I wish I could get it to work.so.i can get Samsung Pay to work on my Gear S3 frontier.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
Lol well here is the kicker. It won't work from the jump. Essentially once you have achieved a systemless root with safety net and so forth passing. Samsung pay will still fail. There is actually a discussion on it in the thread I linked.

You pretty much have to put the watch into airplane mode. Reset and side load an older version of Samsung pay on it it (the watch not the phone). And then stop it from updating. If it does you start all over. Thanks Samsung.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] airmaxx23:
I'm currently on the January 21 version of Pure Nexus, what is required for me to get on the newest build and what method should I use to upgrade? We had our first child so I've been out of the loop for a while.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] cydia2020:
Uninstall your Substratum Theme and upgrade to the newest build, then you're all good I think.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] airmaxx23:
Do I need to flash the OTA or factory image for NOF27C first to get the bootloader, modem and vendor img?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TheNewNEXUS:
Well since the April factory image is out, I would recommend flashing that first. That brings you to 7.1.2. I would wait for the next purenexus build. OP said he is working on one for the April patch. Then flash that. Don't forget that there was a new twrp installer.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Juzman:
You can just extract the bootloader/modem/vendor from the image and flash them manually.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] airmaxx23:
Thanks, I think I'll do that. With the new TWRP installer do I still boot to TWRP through fastboot then flash the installer?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TheNewNEXUS:
They didn't make a new boot image so just use the old twrp boot image a version before. After that flash Rom then latest twrp installer. Some are saying that the older RC1 might have been more stable than the RC2. I have been using RC2 with no problems
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] airmaxx23:
I might wait until the ROM update drops, I have my recent and back buttons switched and would have to get used to them in the stock positions.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] cydia2020:
I didn't do that while updating, I think it would be find, update the vendor image by the way.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wiseguyy:
What's this I read about 7.1.2 OTA having severe issues? fingerprint scanner!! That Google missed it :(
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] TheNewNEXUS:
My finger print scanner is working the same way it always had. Maybe it was a rogue application or something. I have been using my finger to unlock my device...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Valkyrie743:
I have been having issues with Google services keeping my device awake for 10+ hours and causing the battery to drain. I cleared storage and cache a few times rebooted phone uninstalled and reinstalled and still happens. How can I figure out what is causing the wake lock happen and stop it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] siddhesh.raikar:
Better battery stats and/or wake lock detector..

Check the partial wakelocks in the better battery stats app..
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kirschdog1:
Been on 7.1.2 with stock and pixel dust ROM both working flawlessly with fingerprint scanner. No issues to report with Bluetooth or fingerprint scanner.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] cengiz.87:
I had the same problem. Mostly it is caused by gps (nlpwakelock). After i turned gps off, the battery drain by google services dropped. I turn my gps on when i needed.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Ofthecats:
Hey [MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] , I posted this on g+.

Would you mind adding this commit to enable sdcardfs?

https://github.com/UBERROMS/system_sepolicy/commit/5ec772170d1e6af824a8d8997a3b3dcc4b85274a
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MArtyChubbs:
Why would we want to do that? Just asking...
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Ofthecats:
Sdcardfs won't function properly without it.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Ramone360:
Does Android pay works out of the box after a clean flash without root?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pcriz:
It should
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Ramone360:
Anyone can confirm? Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] siddhesh.raikar:
All works without root..

Also works with magisk installed.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] airmaxx23:
Is Magisk working on the Pixel and Pixel XL?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mlin:
Yes. I don't use it, but if you do a search of this thread you'll find numerous discussions on the topic.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] raver445:
is there any way you can implement band locking ?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Rootuser3.0:
I always get these errors when dirty flashing. This was when I was running AOKP but when I'm on Pure too.