yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Missed the powershell when I resized your image.

Type: . \flash-all

Look at your screen shot " if you trust this command type...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
You are on windows 10, and in a powershell window. You need to get to a dos window.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wikked26:
Ok I got it to work simply double clicking flash-all.bat. I tried what the OP listed with the "Click Platform Tools folder, press shift, right click, select Open Command Prompt here" Only it opened powershell instead. Now I have twrp.img in my platform-tools folder (I renamed it as well to twrp.img) And when using adb with command fastboot boot twrp.img it cant find it... Its been a while since I used adb. Am I doing something wrong? Thank you all in advance
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Type

Fastboot boot

With a space on the end. Then grab your twrp file with yoyr mouse and drop it into the command prompt window. It will put the proper path in there for yoy.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
First, make sure Android SDK or platform-tools is up-to-date.

Second, what folder are you in (Hint, platform-tools or the folder fastboot is in.) and is fastboot in that folder.?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alamo76:
EDIT: Scratch that, I figured it out. I had to create a new path in system variables to open the command prompt in any Windows folder.

Thanks for your response! I haven't been able to (or needed to, for that matter) open a command prompt within the folder in Win 10. Since my N6P, I just had to open command prompt in admin from the Windows start, then run fastboot from there. Never had problems. I'm guessing I'm unfamiliar with the two boot slots in the Pixels. One a similar note, in the Magisk Pixel thread, there's no such "--slot" in the command line to flash boot.img - why is that?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
One a similar note, in the Magisk Pixel thread, there's no such "--slot" in the command line to flash boot.img - why is that?

Link please
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] just4747:
Hi need some help. On Pixel XL with latest Android stock image (8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.011, Dec 2017)), rooted with SuperSU and using latest Elemental-X kernel.

I have the latest TWRP flashed and for the first two days TWRP was fine and prompted me to decrypt using the same pattern as my unlock screen, but suddenly now, it is asking me for a password to decrpyt and none of the common things work (default_password, blank, or numbers that match the pattern I have set). Why is it doing this and how do I decrypt? I tried re-flashing TWRP and still the same.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
TWRP needs an update, until we get that it won't decrypt. Two options.

Remove all your pin passwords fingerprints then put them back after you root.

Or

Copy the files you want to flash to a USB drive then connect it to the phone with the adapter that came with the phone. Then in TWRP hit cancel at the password screen, then install the choose storage and select the USB.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] just4747:
Oh so maybe it never prompted me with pattern decrypt and I am misremembering. So it's basically just a "bug" that they need to update? Good to know.

I've been able to flash stuff by using the ADB sideload feature and a laptop, so no issues there.

Another question, any way to get rid of the "there's an internal problem with your device..." message at bootup if using custom kernel/rooted? Or no?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Someone modified Magisk to stop that. Seems to be working for peeps. I have not tried it.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/development/unofficial-build-thread-magisk-twrp-t3708555
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SilentSummer:
What are the proper steps to update rooted 8.0 to 8.1? I attempted to use FlashFire with the same method I update N5x, however I have yet to get that to work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Are you updating a Pixel/Pixel XL? If yes click the [Guide] Pixel XL Android8.1(Oreo)... link in the OP.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SilentSummer:
Pixel XL. Thanks, Completely missed the links at top as I was reading everything else. I see the process in step 5. Does the Pixel XL work differently from other phones when upgrading incrementally? Normally going from stock build to updated stock build doesn't require a wipe (8.0 to 8.1).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Normally going from

stock build

to

updated stock build

doesn't require a wipe (8.0 to 8.1).

#4 is correct.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bug6810:
My phone is already rooted and on 8.0.0. What are the steps that I need to do to update my phone? My phone is straight from Google on verizon. Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
First, read the four post before your post. Second, go to Post 1 and click the [Guide] Pixel XL Android8.1(Oreo) link. Third, read the OP (Post 1) :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grigiotitan:
Twrp 3.2.1-0 is out https://plus.google.com/+DeesTroy/posts/jQAbZpktj3Q

Inviato dal mio Pixel utilizzando Tapatalk
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajaasim1980:
so i have unlocked bootloader, USB debugging on, set PIN, flashed boot.img , flashed twrp through fastboot in bootloader, got enter in twrp , enter pin, swipe the slider, install twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.1-0.zip and then tried to reboot back in recovery to flash custom kernel but its always boot my system instead of going in custom recovery twrp

I tried to flash factory image 8.0 and repeated all these steps but same issue when i try to reboot in recovery after flashing twrp pixel installer then it just boot normally..what i am doing wrong here?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
If it's anything like the ol 6p, your probably going to have to flash magisk or SU root to make it stick.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajaasim1980:
so you are suggesting that i should flash SU/Magisk after flashing " twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.1-0.zip " in order to reboot back in twrp to flash custom kernel ?

Flashing suppose to be easy on google devices but it seem more complicated and confusing on pixel devices as compare to HTC/LG/Samsung which was very straightforward for me
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
After you flash the twrp.zip, flash your kernel, and then your root of choice. I'm on a P2XL and that's my methodology. Your right, flashing stuff was a lot simpler on those other devices. But thanks to our dual partitions, things are a little more complicated now. Huh...that's progress I guess :rolleyes:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajaasim1980:
I will give it another try as per your suggestions to see if it work ..thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajaasim1980:
i was using latest TWRP 3.2.1-0 on 8.0 thats why was not able to boot in TWRP

using TWRP 3.2.0.0 solved the problem
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajaasim1980:
I pass safety test, hide root from barclays in SU hide and also hide SuperSU, Su hide and busy box app from barclays but barclay banking app still detect root ...how?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bug6810:
Applying OTA

Heyas, so my pixl xl is alredy rooted, running stock 8 and I want to apply the OTA 8.1. I have the latest TWRP installed (the ADB sideload function seems to not be working). What exactly are the steps I need to do to install the update? I greatly appreciate any and all help! Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
I usually use the fastboot method and install the update minus the "w", the steps are in the OP(Step 5).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] muppetmaster916:
Twrp won't accept my pin, no clue why.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
Are you using the latest one? Any versions prior to this last version will not accept your pin.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] muppetmaster916:
I got it thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bug6810:
Is it possible for twrp to be installed?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scottay5150:
If I am on TWRP 3.2.1.0, 8.1 stock can I dirty flash the zip in TWRP?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
'the zip'

what zip?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scottay5150:
The zip from Google Factory Image Page.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You can't flash factory images in twrp. Unless you really wanna have a good time doing device recovery that is! In all likelihood, it wouldn't flash anyway :cool:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scottay5150:
BOO! Thanks for the smarts.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scottay5150:
BOO! Thanks for the smarts. What makes it TWRP flashable?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bschatzow:
January update

Just got the January update installed using flash-all.bat with w removed. The SU install fails. Using the SU called out on the first page.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mochamoo:
Start reading the OP. The download from the factory image page is a IMAGE file not a ZIP. It isn't flashed via twrp at all. You would use twrp to flash a custom kernel and then magisk/supersu for root.

---------- Post added at 12:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:00 AM ----------

SuperSU hasn't been reliable with 8.1 it seems. and development since Chainfire "retired" has been lacking. I would just use magisk instead. Development is active there. See the OP for links.

https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/page1177

edit: I see that I have my threads mixed up. This is the 8.0 thread :) I'd still say to switch to magisk either way.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bug6810:
So, I can install the January OTA using step 5 with the -w step? Just confirming. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Sorry, I did not notice the 'OTA'
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bug6810:
ota

So what EXACTLY are the steps to install the OTA? The /4 files that are supposed to be moved from the zip? I unzip it and cannot find the files. I flashed the full rom less the -w and cannot install superuser after. I get a failed message. Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Sorry, I didn't notice the 'OTA'

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can try 'Root with Magisk's via sideloading, without installing TWRP'. SuperSU v2.8.2 SR5 doesn't work with TWRP' 3.2.1-0.

Please note, I removed it from the OP because most people Do #4 - Install Factory Image and Keep or Wipe Data.

However, if you have a compelling need to use the 'OTA image'

Go to [Guide] Pixel XL Android 8.1.0 (OREO)

click Items Removed from OP and Do #1.

Edit: Updated Items Removed from OP, they are "examples of what doesn't work". So, do not use them.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bobyouall:
I have a weird issue where whenever I try to install twrp, it causes my phone to always reboot into recovery even when I choose system and I have to reflash the stock boot image and redo kernel and magisk. Seems twrp is screwing up the boot image. It's not a huge deal since I can just fastboot into twrp if I need to flash anything else... Just seems odd.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xray49er:
Thanks for the guide it worked great for me. The only issue I have is I want to flash some roms but I need to be on twrp 3.2.0 what is the easiest or best way to downgrade from 3.2.1 can I just fastboot the img. Then flash the installer or do I need to flash the factory image I am already on the latest version Feb update of Android if that means anything. I asked in the twrp thread but nobody answered me yet. Thanks in advance
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Flash the boot.img then fastboot twrp 3.2.0-0.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xray49er:
Thanks for the help
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
I just upgraded from January update to February update, Google is still telling me that there is an update.

How come?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] altwu:
i can't tell you why, but that happened to me a few updates ago. i flashed the full factory image but still had the notification that an update was available. i continued to use my phone as normal and the notification went away after a few days. hopefully it goes away for you after a few days.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
Thanks,

Indeed, it is gone this morning.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xDark-Moonx:
just got my pixel XL and its on 8.0.0 and build OPR3.170623.008 with unlocked bootloader. Should i update to 8.1? I want to install a custom rom...exactly what steps should i take?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yes.

1. Go to this thread: [Guide] Pixel XL Android 8.1. 0 (OREO)...by Homeboy76

2. 8.1.0 Guide

a. Do #4 - Install Factory Image and keep or wipe data (Wipe data)

b. Tap #11 read notes a, b, and c.

c. Tap #11 read A and B, Choose the Custom ROM you want to install.

d. Tap #11, tap the link read the, entire, OP to learn the features, files you need to install it and how to install it. It is also a good idea to read the first five pages after the most recent update post. Why? If there are problems installing the latest update, they usually will be posted on these pages.

Good luck.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bug6810:
Is the Pixel xl not getting anymore updates? I keep checking and just see the october release.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I hope so, bur I don''t know
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] teewryt:
cannot access the "Developer Option" (to get to USB Debugging)

I cannot access the "Developer Option" (to get to USB Debugging) using this PixelDust Rom, no build number to tap on in System > About > .... Has this feature been moved under a different setting in the rom?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pTeronaut:
And to do so, just type cmd while in Powershell
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dirtyfingers:
Earlier I rooted successfully, but now for some reason I no longer have root access. I was going to try to flash SuperSu again, but when I fastboot boot twrp my internal storage is empty. I seem to have lost root after I installed busybox. Any ideas?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
You've received some great advice from TonikJDK & pTeronaut.

If you want to replace open powershell here with open command prompt here: What if I want to stick with Command Prompt?

If you want to add open command window here to context menu: How to add 'Open command window here' back to context menu on Windows 10
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I've never heard of a BusyBox installation wiping internal storage. I need more information:

a. What is your Pixel XL storage size?

b. How you installed Busybox?

c. Did you back up your internal storage?

d. Was there enough internal storage space for the Busybox install (300 + MB)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dirtyfingers:
It did not wipe internal storage. All my files are still there when i'm in the OS, but nothing shows up when I boot into twrp so I cant flash SuperSU. I installed busybox from the busybox app from meefik.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I don't know why you can't view your internal storage files in twrp after you installed meefix BusyBox. Are you using the twrp file listed in #5b?

When you fastboot the twrp.img file > click Advanced > file manager. Is anything on the screen?

Is your os Nougat or Oreo?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Donric13:
Had this also sometimes in 7.1.2 roms. Twrp fails from time to time with encryption... Only way to make it run again was to beginn all over... (flash-all.bat and wipe everything....).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I agree with your assessment of the problem.

Only way to make it run again was to beginn all over... (flash-all.bat and wipe everything....)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dirtyfingers:
This was on oreo. I had just flashed the factory image. When it worked the first time twrp asked me for my pin. After that it would never ask for a pin and no files showed up so I suspect it was an encryption problem. I was impatient last night and re-flashed the factory image again. I have not rooted again, but hopefully it works better when I do.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yeah, I understand being impatient when something goes wrong with your smartphone. You should be ok with #3 and

#5.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JimSmith94:
The easiest way I've found to open a command prompt is to enter 'cmd' in the File Explorer address bar.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ModelCitizen:
This exact same thing happened to me when I tried to install Busybox. I'm currently flashing the factory image over again to see what the hell happened and how to prevent it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zetsumeikuro:
It appears at this time if you install busybox or a custom kernel you will lose root and cannot decrypt TWRP. Formatting user data or flashing the stock image will fix the issue. Only problem is you'd have to start all over from scratch.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dirtyfingers:
Is it necessary to install busybox at this point? Ive been out of the root game for a while and only rooted to install adaway and the tethering provision since i'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan..
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zetsumeikuro:
I think some of the older root apps require busybox. Not sure what else it would be required for.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
That works too!

On my version of Windows 10, I had open file explorer, click platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type 'cmd' and press enter.

This method does insure you're opening a 'command window here' and not a

'powershell window here'

.

:good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
#4 - Install kernel

Sequence is Important

Click #4b ElementalX 2.00... link and post your question there.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Ok

Yes
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
a. Open SuperSu app

b. Tap Settings

c. Scroll down to 'Full Unroot' and Tap it.

d. Follow prompts
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WhiteEVO:
boot.img

Could someone please post the boot.img files? I installed su while on the stock kernel and now want to run EX kernel.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
You can extract the boot.img from the Factory/System image.

Zip file, #4 - Install Kernel (updated).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WhiteEVO:
Lol! I've done that a million times, had a brain fart last night, thanks for the reminder!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] knightopress:
For those who are having trouble with BusyBox try installing it to

/sbin/supersu/xbin

.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Donric13:
I choosed unroot in su.app. Then rebooted to bootloader and flashed stock boot.img to both slots through fastboot command. Used this procedure to flash ElementalX (through twrp) after and rooted again. Other way for me was to flash only system with flash-all.bat removing "-w" and lines for flashing bootloader and radio in flash-all.bat.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Donric13:
Great it worked. I just remarked that using flash.bat doesn't need to flash both slots manually - flash-all.bat flashes to both slots automatically i think.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yeah, reboot after kernel install is needed. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Interesting

Please share how you installed BusyBox to

/sbin/supersu/xbin

.

Firmware Nougat/ Oreo?

Kernel: yes/no?

SuperSU 2.82 SR3 yes/no?

suhide 1.08 yes/no?

How and when installed?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grifforama:
I'm so confused with the root on this device.

I have Elemental X kernel, it appears to be rooted, as Root checker says so.

But if I try and run something like Nap Time, which requires root, it still asks for root access, but doesn't give it.

Also, I cant see Super SU app anmywhere,. and if I try and download it from Play Store, nothing happens ? ? ? ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fiveighteen:
[MENTION=4810220]Homeboy76[/MENTION],

Great work on the OP! You can clean it up a little instead of "Put the phone in bootloader mode: Power phone off, press power and volume down buttons until you see start."

Since you're already having them check adb for the connected device in the beginning, just say to do the following after being in cmd in the platform-tools folder:

Connect device/phone to PC

Type the following Commands at the command Prompt.

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp.img
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If SuperSU is not in the app drawer, I would probably do #4 again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] knightopress:
I flashed marlin-opr6.170623.012-factory-6304451d.zip without -w, then fastbooted the modded TWRP image, installed SuperSU-v2.82-SR3-20170813133244.zip, rebooted system, changed the path in meefik's BusyBox installer to /sbin/supersu/xbin and clicked install. I rebooted the phone afterwards and verified that I had not lost root or BusyBox functionality. I have yet to test suhide.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Excellent, thanks fo sharing :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grifforama:
I have lost root, or it appears that root is not done correctly. Some apps show root, some don't. It's totally weird.

My question is, if I perform step 3, will I revert back to completely stock, unrooted Oreo with everything wiped. So basically, an out of the box Pixel XL ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If you preform #3 it will wipe your data. So, yes 'an out of the box Pixel XL'.

But, You should Do #4 - Install Factory Image and

keep

data then #5 but start at 5d.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ph3dia:
Hi, I am on the newest Oreo build on my Pixel XL, and when I try to boot into TWRP from my PC, I get stuck on a flashing screen of the splash. I've been trying to use twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img with the fastboot boot twrp.img command. Anyone know a solution? Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chazall1:
You must use twrp-3-1-pixel-bootable-mod.img for Oreo. Android 8.

Follow this guide. https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-systemlessly-root-pixel-xl-t3660324
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
The link for the correct TWRP is in #6
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] p1r473:
I typed this into the custom path, and still not working....