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[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Ultim8gamr:
Anyone able to check if Verizon reports hotspot usage counting against their "hotspot limit"? On my Moto G4, the build in hotspot feature does not seem to trigger Verizon to count it against tethering allotment. I'm curious if the Verizon or unlocked version of the Pixel 2 make a difference.

Hoping some users here can report their hotspot experience with the new Pixel.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] trjons:
Not sure what causes it but lately my PIE locks up such that i see the title bar when i switch to PIE from another app ut nothing else.

tried clearing cookies and files....wondered if it only happened in switches from portrait to landscape but it seems random.

no task manager wioo close PIE and the only fix is a soft reset.

tried searching to see if this was a common issue but couldnt find anything. anyone's help would be appreciated
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] michi123:
Did you move the cache to the storage card? PIE doesn´t seem to like that....
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] trjons:
No, my cache goes on the device.

I've looked at other threads dealing with lockup and they all talk about the whole unit or temporary lockups with PIE.

This is strange behavior in that the rest of the apps work fine, and I can "close" PIE but if I open it again, all I get is the title bar with no window below it (I still see what was on the screen before whether it be the Today screen or another application).
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] vicott:
I thought I was the only one having this funny problem on my device. But the difference is that the problem is solved when I exit PIE and launch it again. My cache is on the device too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ohbejuan:
Trying to get the temperature to display next to the clock on the home screen. I've opted into Google taking all of my data and enabled everything weather that I can find. It worked briefly yesterday but never updated. Today it worked until I enabled airplane mode and when I reenabled it it disappears completely. Any idea what selections are the minimum requirements for this to show up?
[LG Q6 Questions & Answers] nAFutro:
The LG Q6 is advertised with a resolution of 2160 x 1080, which is interesting because it's beyond the specs of the Adreno 505 gpu according to Qualcomm but nevermind this, can you still use the screenmirror feature with the original FHD Chromecast? Does anyone know what will happen to the image, will it be cropped/squeezed or is it a no go?

Some other phones have an option to switch the resolution back to a lower one. Does this phone has the same functionality?
[LG Q6 Questions & Answers] moreogthanu:
A regular 1080p display would be 1080 x 1920 but since the lg q6 has an 18:9 display then it's 1080 x 2160 making it fhd+ but it's still 1080p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] knock.back:
im having a problem connecting my pixel 2 xl to my desktop pc via usb c

here are some things

when i connect phone to usb-c port nothing happnes. no charging, no usb options notification

old phone, nexus 6p, uses same port and cable and works just fine

pixel 2 xl will connect to usb-c port on my laptop just fine

will connect to usb-a port with an a-c cable just fine

if i boot in to safe mode the desktop will recognize but it takes 5 minutes or so of being plugged in

windows 10 and usb drivers are up to date

any ideas??

thanks guys
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cmo220:
First thing to try would be another cable and/or another USB-C port.

On the first Pixel XL, after Oreo came out, it very picky about these. It took me many tries of three cables and two USB-C ports until the images would flash properly. Two of the cables were straight from Google, and the third one was certified as a good cable. They all worked fine for everything on Nougat.

I realize that you're only trying to connect it but those are always the first things to try.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] knock.back:
I did try other cables. Both work on my 6p that has Oreo. I only have one usb-c port on my desktop unless I buy an expansion card and I'd rather not. I did try my laptops usb-c port and that works
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
The default option when plugging phone into USB on a laptop or PC is charging. You can see this from notification area.

Select this and change it to File Transfer. Then you should be able to see it connected.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] knock.back:
I'm not getting the USB options notification unfortunately
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
Do you have USB debugging enabled?

If so, then when you first plug it into the PC, you should be prompted on the phone to allow the PC/Device to connect to your phone. Allow it always.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] knock.back:
USB debugging is not turned on
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Turn it on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
That is your issue, you need to turn on USB Debugging to enable communications between the Laptop/PC and Phone. Once enabled, and you connect them. Drop the notification window and select File Transfer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stevemw:
Have you tried toggling PTP and MTP? That is how I got my Nexus 6P tp bre seen as storage (adb worked fine).

I didn't have this problem with my Pixel 2 XL using the same cable and port.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] skip24ftlb:
I don't know if this will have any effect but on the pc, plug to the usb ports on the back that are direct to the motherboard instead of usb headers on the top/front of pc.

I have this issue with a TomTom satnav and a Mio miview dash cam. Unless they are plugged in on back pc / with Windows 10 doesn't recognize
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] NWTSCL:
I have been having USB data transfer problems as well.

My Pixel 2 XL sometimes chokes on files when transferring from MacOS with Android File Transfer. I have tried different cables, different computer ports, different computers. I have tried USB debugging and Safe Mode. I have even tried factory reset. Sometimes it chokes on the same files, sometimes it is different files. Yet my Pixel XL handles those same files without any problem with the same cables and computers.

Data transfer stops completely. Sometimes a reboot of the phone is required. Sometimes a reboot of the phone and computer. And sometimes even a factory reset doesn't clear the problem -- it has unable to detect any other connected phone to transfer files during setup.

I was only able to bypass this file transfer problem by sending the files as a zip.

I have contacted Pixel 2 Support about this. They seem very puzzled. They said that I should be hearing back from an "upper level", but that was 5 days ago now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mutualexcrement:
Same here man, contacted google this morning and support said this was how it was with his brother's phone as well. Had no suggestions.

EDIT: This is with USB Debug on or off, no options to charge or select anything, takes about 5 minutes and then starts working as normal. Unfortunately, the fingerprint scanner stopped working as well. Getting a new one sent out, I'll follow up and let you know if it has the same behavior.

EDIT: 11/6/17 - Got new phone in. Fingerprint issue is resolved but the same USBC issue is not. Phone does charge from it when off.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] akvan99:
I've got a very similar problem here with Pixel 2 XL manufacture date October 10th. After some extensive troubleshooting, I'm certain this is a hardware issue.

When connecting USB-C to USB-C with my laptop, the phone will start charging but will not register that it is connected to a computer unless USB debugging is enabled. Even then, with debugging enabled I will usually, but not always get the option to switch from charging mode to MTP/file transfer mode, but when I try to switch the phone will just disconnect and reconnect several times and revert back to charging mode. It has only every actually established a data transfer connection 3 times out of probably near 50 attempts over the past week.

I have tried two different type-C to type-C cables, doesn't make a difference.

I had the pixel 1, and had no issues at all with the same connection and with either cable, so I can safely rule out the cables or the laptop as the problem.

The issue was present with 8.0 firmware and is still present with 8.1 beta.

I did try booting into safe-mode, and the problem was still present.

I did a full factory reset, and the problem still persists.

This issue is specific for type-C to type-C, when I use a USB-C to USB-A cable, the phone will immediately recognize a data connection and allow me to switch from charging mode to MTP/File transfer mode, regardless of whether USB debugging is enabled or not. Though the phone does occasionally hiccup and disconnect/reconnect itself so it may take a second or third attempt at switching to MTP mode, but then it will establish a steady connection where I can access the phone's data.

I just got off the phone with google support, the rep mentioned he has heard of a few instances of a similar issue, and since I've already exhausted all possible troubleshooting they would have recommended, they are sending me a replacement.

I've been a loyal google customer since the Nexus 6P. It's a shame the LG's quality control was so shoddy with this product, now I have to wait and see if the replacement doesn't have the same issue or if it ends up having worse blue screen shift than the phone I am replacing.

At least I can say that google's customer support is on point, kudos to them for trying to make this right.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] knock.back:
Alright well I may try this. IDK if it's worth an RMA tho, my a to c cable works fine, I just more or less can't charge off of it because it's too slow
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] akvan99:
Might not be worth RMA to you, but considering that it's a brand new $1,000 device (XL 128GB) I'd want to make sure I had one that doesn't that doesn't come with (more) problems out the gate... and since type C is the new standard, eventually replacing type A, and google is promising 3 years of updates, I'd like to ensure mine is future proofed as I intend to keep mine for a while.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] abohler1:
I have the same issue and apparently so do lots of others. Did all the norm right off the bat, usb debugging on, tried every usb port, toggled PTP, MTP, etc. (currently left on MTP). An option pops up to choose either "transfer files" or "charging". It will never leave "charging" mode. The radio button will not select transfer files. Super annoying that a 1k phone has ridiculous hiccups for such basic hardware components.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jerflash:
Has anyone fixed this issue? I have the exact same one. My OG Pixel on Oreo worked fine on my motherboards USB c port. The Pixel 2 does not work at all. I can use any USB a port and it works... This is funky
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] canemaxx:
I can get my comp to see my XL 2 but I can't get adb to work. Any ideas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] knock.back:
I haven't found any fix yet.

Stuck with the super slow A to C cable
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jerflash:
This sucks so much. Maybe it needed an updated driver from Google or maybe its a fluke thing. Check out this from the google help forum and see if it works for you... Did not work for me.

https://support.google.com/pixelphone/forum/AAAAb4-OgUsJlooQqANO2A/?hl=by
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jimv1983:
That's not true. Simple file transfers shouldn't need Developer Options (which is necessary to enable USB Debugging). I set up my phone and transferred several GB before I enabled Developer Options and I had no issues. Even after enabling Developer Options I never turned on USB Debugging. No problems.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stevemw:
What version of adb sre you running?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] canemaxx:
26.0.2 I believe
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stevemw:
Download the current version of the adb/fastboot tools. You should be using version:

​C:\>adb version

Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39

Revision 3db08f2c6889-android

Installed as C:\Users\stevemw\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] akvan99:
Just wanted to follow up. I've since received a replacement phone and it works perfectly out of the box with any and all USB-C to USB-C cables. No USB debugging required. I can now undoubtedly confirm that this is a hardware issue that we are dealing with. I highly recommend you contact google support to get a replacement if you area dealing with the same issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mackentosh:
Had the same problem until i got away from the usbc to usbc cable
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mutualexcrement:
On my third one, same issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ph0b0z:
What the hell, i just ran into the same problem on my regular Pixel 2. At home the phone would just discarge and the USB notification is not shown. I tried the same at work with the same result. What seems to help though, is connecting it to a USB 2.0 port.. notification shows up. Now i'll check if it charges.

EDIT: My Pixel 2 charges when i use a USB 2.0 port and the USB notification shows up. On every USB 3.0 port i tested, it doesn't. :/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Raistline:
This is almost certainly a software issue, from my experience, and it began after installing the November update.

I tried to complete an ADB Pull from my 2 XL with the system up and running and it got constantly disconnected. Any time I tried to get files using MTP the connection would be reset.

I downloaded TWRP and loaded it in fastboot by using 'fastboot boot c:\twrp.img file' and after doing this I was able to do an ADB Pull for all my files, and it was a much faster transfer.

MD5 check on files even came back clean where MD5 on MTP transfer did not.

I am guessing it is due to the November update since I was able to download, copy and apply the November update via ADB Sideload without any issue, ota was copied to device via MTP.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Warpfield:
Moved the USB plug from the front port to the back port and *POOF* it started working. Go figure.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stevospinks:
My Pixel 2 (not XL) tells me it is supplying power when I'm using USB 3 or USB C, when I click anything other option it charges for a few seconds, then reverts back.

USB debugging is on. I can't test on USB 2 yet, will update when I have.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] MariuxReloaded:
Finally the cables I've ordered on Amazon have arrived (https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B072152BWQ) and the problems, such as "too many links", "unknown error" and "no error" during Fastboot operations, have been fixed by using them on an USB 3.0 port! :D

For this reason, the XDA users which stated that all the Pixels, even the 1st Gen ones, have become very "picky" about the USB cables starting from Android Oreo, were absolutely right when they've suggested to use an USB Type-A to Type-C cable
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] 2x4:
having this issue today all of a sudden, 100% unable to get adb debugging working and it's incredibly frustrating

definitely have the correct google driver, tried multiple USB cables and ports, tried revoking all RSA auth, rebooting tons etc

any suggestions?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Migamix:
my quick input on this.

windows 10 is horrible with its stock drivers, if you ever had wireless card issues when 10 was first released, you will understand, the MS drivers are crap. start by looking for real drivers for android devices. (no lmgtfy link available ATM) go into device manager and remove the current listed, put the phone into MTP mode and try to remove again, sometimes it will get it right then.

enabling USB debugging is not needed for simple file transfer or charging.

not all cables are the same. make sure you ARE using a cable with data lines still intact (go for quality cables here). i have one of my top quality cables i used for my N6 debugging, and slapped USBmicro->C adapter onto it, works like a charm for ADB. but i already know the cable has all wired for basic USB, not like some of my cables designed for only charging (with big painted ends to remind me of that).

maybe im again lucky with my P2XL device, i see some had done all of this, and are still having troubles. goto grandparents/technophobicFriends house and try it again on their windows xp/vista/7 machine. oh how i hate windows 10 (currently running windows 8.1, Microsoft's last tolerable and controllable OS)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] HXH571:
USB selection

Thanks XT1572 for a refresher :o - this worked for me on new Pixel 2; USB connection was recognized but PC showed Unknown Device (Device Manager) when I connected to front USB ports; switching to back USB ports ... immediately recognized Pixel 2 device and loaded new driver

This is not the first time I have had this issue with new USB hardware and had to use the rear USB devices to work (iPad 2 same problem, but that was 4 years ago)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] derekroberts:
Pixel 2 XL

MSI x299 Raider MB w USB-C port

Windows 10 creators update

The USB-C cable that came with the Pixel 2 XL will not connect to the PC under any circumstances when the phone is on. The phone won't charge or show any of the connected options in either the status bar or the settings for connected devices. The PC also doesn't even try to recognize the device or install any drivers. It's as if no cable is connected to the PC or the Pixel 2.

The phone will connect to all of the PC's 2.0/3.0/SS ports, with or without USB debugging enabled, for all purposes (charging/file transfer, etc). Although occasionally the phone gets stuck switching between modes, and it doesn't seem possible to set a default action on the phone. Even when the developer options are set to MTP for USB connections, the phone will still default to charging only when plugged in.

I have tried an A to C cable, with the supplied A to C adapter on the A end of the cable (which will be called a "C-A-A-C" ); plugged into the Pixel 2 and the same USB-C port on the PC which doesn't work with the Pixel 2's supplied C to C cable. If the adapter end of the C-A-A-C cable is plugged into the phone, the Pixel 2 attempts to charge the PC. But if the adapter end of the C-A-A-C cable is plugged into the USB-C port on the PC, then the phone will connect normally and show the usual options for being plugged into a PC.

I haven't tried another C to C cable yet as the only one Best Buy had was a Google cable that I assume is the same one which came with the Pixel 2.

I also haven't tried the C to C cable that came with the phone, with a C to A adapter on it, plugged into an A/3.0 port.

Based on my testing so far it seems possible that the Pixel 2 is able to recognize the google USB-C cables, and data transfer has been prevented using this cable in a half-assed attempt to keep less-knowledgeable people dependent on cloud storage for their photos and videos.

But then again I am paranoid.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Baker pro:
I have the tomahawk b350 motherboard only comes with one USBC port and two pixel phones tried two different chords the only way I get it to work is if I plug it in and put it down for 5 minutes and then it starts working eventually
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] derekroberts:
An employee at Verizon Wireless eventually admitted that the USB-C cable which comes with a Pixel 2 (the Verizon edition) ISN'T a data cable and is only for charging. Also, I was looking for a USB-C cable with modern transfer speeds and apparently for USB-C they invented a totally different name than "data cable", and the cable I found is called "Thunderbolt 3" for some stupid reason even though it's just a USB-C data cable.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] IM0001:
Sorry to bump an old thread, but this seems relevant to my issue with my 2XL after installing the DP3 update for Android I just yesterday.

Everything was working fine on DP2, using my Nexus 6P A to C cable that has worked normally for data and charging from a PC for ages now. Then while messing with getting. Magisk 16.4 installed, I suddenly lost ability to ADP or any data access to the 2XL from a booted phone. I am however able to access the phone normally from the bootloader or recovery just fine.

I thought it was just a fluke from Windows 10 and was going to deal with it later, but I noticed today my phone did not charge last night, and all attempts to rapid charge today are for naught. Using the same rapid charge car charger I have used for months no longer fast charges or even slow charges (It shows charging, but with no time to completion and it will not charge fast enough to keep a positive charge rate if I am using the phone at the same time). I thought the cable or charger went bad so I bought another one and a new cable, same charging issue.

I got home and tried the stock Pixel 2 XL wall charger and it would not even try to charge at all. If the phone is on, it will do nothing, if it's off and I try the charger, it will boot to the charging battery screen, but then turn off as it doesn't charge at all.

It looks like a Hardware problem, but it feels more like a software issue as it happened suddenly while flashing the full DP3 image, and messing with Magisk like I broke the charging part of the kernel or something.

I need to get the phone slow charged up enough to try flashing a custom kernel or something and see if that has any affect on the device at all.

Very strange indeed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] IM0001:
Welp I did a test by flashing the full DP3 image again, then flashing the latest RC Flash Kernel (2.45 I believe) and USB connectivity as well as Charging has returned to normal. I knew it felt like a software glitch.

Either way, hope the DP4 or whatever comes next fixes it in the official build. Until then though I think I am fortunately up and running again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Phazonclash:
The trouble described in that thread is now affecting my phone (Pixel 2 XL + DP3), and it happened overnight. It used to work perfectly with an Anker cable or my wife's Galaxy A5 cable on my Surface Pro 4 or Desktop PC, and now the phone won't even be detected by both of these computers (but it charges normally). Windows 10 doesn't even recognize there's an USB peripheral connected. My USB Audio dongle works perfectly though, so I think I can assume the data line is fine and there's no hardware issue going on.

One day it's working perfectly, the day after the phone isn't detected by Windows... go figure

One thing is sure though: Windows 10 isn't the culprit, all my other phones (Galaxy S7, Xperia Z5, Note 3) are detected normally
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] im_high_tech:
USB on my Pixel 2 XL (on Rooted 8.1) stopped functioning yesterday and Google support told me to format phone. I began formatting but it wouldn't format, and I now cannot even boot into my phone. I am stuck on a "Cant load android system" boot screen. I officially have a $1000 brick. If my USB worked for just 5 minutes, I would flash factory image and fix this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Next time you run into trouble like that, come ask the community for help instead of google. There are a bunch of wicked smart people here that could have helped you out. This may sound simple and stupid, but try a few different USB cables and see what happens. The P2XL is pretty finicky with USB cables at times. Which is why I have 4 of them :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] im_high_tech:
I have also tried several cables =)

The closest I can get it to connect is when windows 10 repeatedly tells me "USB device not recognized". And proceeds to say my device is malfunctioning.