yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ssingh819:
might have something to do with BusyBox

we might have to wait for a 8.1 kernel that integrates BusyBox - before ARISE will work. Tried to install BusyBox manually (with root) and no dice. I know that BusyBox is a requirement for Viper, so if anyone can get BusyBox installed, then im sure ARISE can work properly after being reflashed
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ssingh819:
++screenshot of busybox fail - will try and move the busybox binaries to /system/xbin manually
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Donric13:
I tried today several ways with magisk 14.3 but had no success making v4a to work. Tried with busybox magisk but also no success... Would appreciate any suggestion making v4a to work on 8.1....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ssingh819:
here's a thought - does SuperSU SR5 work with 8.1? because i remember ARISE V4A not working properly with Magisk 14.3 & Android 8.0 (only worked with SuperSU)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
SR5 works with 8.1, I am using it. But I am not using ARISE.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinetx:
anyone know how to get rid of that ugly gradient in the notifications area of the of the notification shade and on the lockscreen?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Donric13:
Found a working busybox from Tulsadiver

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/busybox-oreo-t3672140/post73820124

But was not able to make v4a work. Arise had constantly fc and other flashable zips didn't show v4a app in appdrawer. Maybe you got an idea....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] peterlee928:
i have a verizon pixel xl. what worked for me is flashing supersu sr1 pixelfix. that mounted properly for me, and busybox installed ok also. sr5 gave me an error message that supersu didnt mount properly, and busybox didnt work for me. yet oddly phone was still rooted with sr5. :confused:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Donric13:
Finally was able to make v4a work on 8.1. Had to use magisk 14.4.4.2, busybox modul, permissive module and ahrions viper 2505 modul. Magisk seems a bit sluggy (not showing module everytime, magisk fc entering superuser). Also renamed audioeffects_conf.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wazza1991:
Looks like there is some issue with Google's OTA servers. I had enrolled in the beta program around 24 hours back but still did not receive any update. Usually the OTA pops up with in 5 mins of enrolling in the beta program.

I had faced the same issue for 8.0 November update. It took a long time for the OTA update to show up. I got it 3 days back.

Am I the only one facing this?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gm007:
You have to wait for preview 2 cause you have November security patch and preview 1 has older security patch, downgrade is not allowed.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkmuffin:
I have this too.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ironmaskusa:
Damn... that sucks...was wondering why I wasn't getting the preview update when I resigned up for it on my Pixel XL. I even tried the manual adb sideload oreo8.1.zip method and it wouldn't take that way as well.. so, you can't upgrade unless you downgrade the security patches.. that makes no sense they didn't include the preview with the latest patches... so people who are running this now don't have the latest security patches? That doesn't make sense.. so having the latest version of Oreo 8.1 is currently more exploitable until they release one with the november security patches... sounds bass ackwards to me! LOL o_O
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wazza1991:
Yup! They were supposed to release preview 2 in mid November but no update so far.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pacman photog:
anyone notice 8.1 doesnt allow incoming sms on specific network? im on freedom and flashed images and tried OTA,

both broke incoming texts,

first site of it was not receiving 2-step verification text when logging into gmail.

anyone else?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Icanthelplt90:
Yes its super annoying, It happens to me even after factory reset. It happens from both the google app and every time i hit the search field.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkmuffin:
It seems to be a known issue at this point: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/68432915

It looks like changing the wallpaper can fix it. I haven't been able to test since I decided to roll back to 8.0 for stability.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
Preview 2 is online btw
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gm007:
Link?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dictionary:
I was about to get upset. Kept seeing the these being updated and my hopes kept climbing, only to be let down, lol. Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html

For all devices
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zehlek:
Is this the ota to sideload?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] matlear:
sRGB is back
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
Full factory images
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 911jason:
What's the best way to upgrade to dp2 from dp1 rooted with Magisk?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
just setting all up. backup to pc is running. will report back if twrp and root is still working when done.

dont know that best way. Always do the normal flashall.bat to both slots
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] matlear:
twrp and magisk is working for me twrp 3.1.1-1 magisk 4.3
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
Have you just flashed latest magisk zip?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zehlek:
Anyway to flash without losing data? also without locking bootloader
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
I never flash with - w, so can't say.

Using twrp to restore only needs 20 minutes, so I always do it full clean.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zehlek:
Stupid question, how and where do I remove -w?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
never did it myself, but I think you just have to edit the flashall.bat and remove the w nearly at the end. But maybe someone who already did this can confirm.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Correct, edit flashlight bat file with notepad and remove the -w and save it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zehlek:
I get this error :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
seems either the package wasnt dl correctly or you dont have the latest fastboot drivers.

can confirm root and Titanium are working fine :):)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zehlek:
Can you please sharel link for lastest drivers? Also I tried flashing images manually and phone keeps rebooting
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gm007:
Did you use full image or ota image? I think ota need sideload.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zehlek:
full image
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mikaole:
I have google sdk installed. Drivers are updating automatically
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dictionary:
Inside the first zip, there is another zip you have to unzip
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zehlek:
I was able to flash images for 8.0.0 no problem but not 8.1.0. I guess I will have to just wait for ota for dp2
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dictionary:
It's literally one more zip to unzip, lol. Inside the same folder as the flash-all script, there is another zip called image-marlin-opp6 etc. Just unzip all those files to the same folder as the flash-all, and then try again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jerreth:
anyone been able to root DP2?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Usual methods still work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scottay5150:
Can I take OTA and keep magisk? On TWRP 3.1.1.1
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xdatastic:
Incremental OTA for 8.1 Dev Preview 2 build OPP6.171019.012 from OPP5.170921.005 (approx 170MB)

https://ota.googlezip.net/packages/.../dd88c56294a3f61fcdc32045c07f44562225d556.zip

ota-required-cache=0
ota-streaming-property-files=payload.bin:5809:177822074,payload_properties.txt:177827935:155,care_map.txt:573:171,compatibility.zip:791:4977,metadata:63:468
ota-type=AB
post-build=google/marlin/marlin:8.1.0/OPP6.171019.012/4453975:user/release-keys
post-build-incremental=4453975
post-timestamp=1510775340
pre-build=google/marlin/marlin:8.1.0/OPP5.170921.005/4373449:user/release-keys
pre-build-incremental=4373449
pre-device=marlin
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] itch808:
Just got the OTA for DP2
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scottay5150:
Rooted w/TWRP?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] itch808:
Stock enrolled in beta channel, no root and locked BL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TokedUp:
Just force checked and got it!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ironmaskusa:
Well there's a new OPP6.171019.012 being pushed for all of those that did the Novemember patch and couldn't get the first developer's release because they were already patched to the November security patch. So have fun! I am updating now myself.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jerreth:
I was unable to root with latest supersu had to use magisk
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shamelin73:
This is still happening in Dev Preview 2
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] widezu69:
Glad to see sRGB colour is back.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lordloki77:
OPP6.171019.012 Can't install. Magisk rooted. Previous OTA installed fine even while rooted (just had to re root). This one throws installation error. Anyone have same issue (or success in installing OTA)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 911jason:
I had the same issue and just ended up installing the full image from scratch.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nil253259:
After I flashed SuperSU zip, it didn't install the app. But root is working as expected. Su binary is working it seems, but something is wrong with the app installation in /system
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] veskostoev:
Same here fail to install had no problem with previous Ota same rooted SU.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jerreth:
I wound up using the latest magisk it rooted and is working fine.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wazza1991:
The vibration is very weak when i receive a call. Any one else facing this?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aoaleman:
Anybody can confirm Substratum themes work in 8.1 DP2? :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Most do, but it's hit or miss. For example I couldn't get Swift Dark to work on settings. So I am kind of running a hybrid.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 911jason:
Swift Black works on settings, not sure why Swift Dark wouldn't...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Actually, I have Black. Misspoke. Below is what I get. It may be because I have a black wallpaper. ..forcing the Oreo dark theme.

Dunno.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Screenshot
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 911jason:
Here's my settings screen.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xdatastic:
Rollback OTA for OPR1.170623.032 from OPP6.171019.012

Will wipe the device.

ota-downgrade=yes
ota-required-cache=0
ota-streaming-property-files=payload.bin:2663:581205084,payload_pro
erties.txt:581207799:167,care_map.txt:578:156,compatibility.zip:781
1841,metadata:63:473
ota-type=AB
ota-wipe=yes
post-build=google/marlin/marlin:8.0.0/OPR1.170623.032/4397478:user/
elease-keys
post-build-incremental=4397478
pre-build=google/marlin/marlin:8.1.0/OPP6.171019.012/4453975:user/r
lease-keys
pre-build-incremental=4453975
pre-device=marlin
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kingbri:
does twrp 3.2 work on 8.1?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] malwayne66:
It seems to work for me, it still has an issue with encryption IF you have a lock (password or pin), it keeps asking for password, but unlike the last version , if you remove your lock screen now Everything works in TWRP
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jurington:
Is this the final version of 8.1?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xdatastic:
Yes.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] ViperXvenom8888:
I'm trying to build a ROM from source and I keep getting this error :(

Any help would be appreciated! :angel:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
Has anyone flashed the new 8.1 developer image? Is it possible to root and get TWRP on there?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mannunikhil:
I booted trwp 3.1.1-1 and flashed SuperSU 2.82 SR3 + Suhide 1.09. Oreo feels more sweeter in 8.1 DP1.

Edit: Decrypt failed at recovery so performed above via OTG. Just thought you should know.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
Yes I tried with TWRP 3.1.1.1 and supersu 2.82 SR5 plus suhide 1.09. and got the same thing TWRP would not decrypt at password entry. Had to go back to 8.0. Have you managed to get root and recovery?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mannunikhil:
I'm not bothered with twrp recovery so did not flash the zip, but like I said I booted into twrp.img, flashed supersu and suhide and that's it. All working for me including SafetyNet. I used USB OTG for this process.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
I did the same as the poster above.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] GuestK0037:
just curious;

but how is Android 8.1? ?

I've found 8.0 to not be as good on battery life as 7.x.x, although I think I have mostly worked that out on my custom kernel...

any other notable goodies?

(ps: I don't care for the pixel launcher or the ambient services stuff..)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Myo Thu Htet:
I flashed factory image and I have error.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] NoobInToto:
Move the entire folder to a drive other than C drive. I think that might fix it.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Myo Thu Htet:
I did. But the error exit
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] NoobInToto:
Sweet. Now you can't flash using factory images

And I can't flash using ADB sideload and inbuilt ota system.

Great.

Edit: [MENTION=4064377]Myo Thu Htet[/MENTION]

I checked google+ page of android beta program. Seems those update has issues.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Myo Thu Htet:
I did all u did ?

Yes I checked G+

Only few can install.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mannunikhil:
There could be few things that is causing to stuck, you can try below points in order make it work

1) check if downloaded factory image is not corrupt - see if you can extract all files from that zip, and/or download it again.

2) Disable any antivirus/firewall in your PC which monitors the behavior of files and try again.

3) Run cmd as Administrator and then run flash-all.bat

If none of above works then try and flash each file manually, follow my guide from below link this has worked 99% times

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73699257&postcount=5
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] NoobInToto:
Nope. It looks like Google's fault this time.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mannunikhil:
Just to test your theory (and came out wrong), I sideload'ed 8.1 OTA over my previous 8.1. This time it was successful without an error, attached images - one of it not clear as taken it from laptop camera just right now.

It seems like a file system issue when sideload'ing over 8.0.0 - a android developer shall confirm.

In short, both OTA and factory images from google are totally fine, concern is something else.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] NoobInToto:
It wouldn't be a fair test.

The update fails when sideloading 8.1 over a 8.0 system.

Edit: let me try the few things you suggested to test your suggestions . However I am not too optimistic.

[MENTION=4584025]mannunikhil[/MENTION] as I was extracting the ota, I realised I shouldn't bother with it. Google itself has taken down the ota from their site...
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mannunikhil:
Mine was the fair test just to check if OTA zips are corrupt or not. I provided suggestions for factory image not for OTA, no point in extracting the OTA anyway. And if you had gone through all the threads you would see I mentioned I had similar issue sideload'ing OTA over 8.0.0, so that means we are sailing in same boat. OTAs had compatibility issue with 8.0.0, glad google listened and taken them off.

I still have little lag in app drawer hoping that would be fixed too in republished OTA. :)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Bmxrider1988:
Just signed up for Android beta program and got the 8.1 update for my project fi carrier unlocked Google pixel XL. The update seems to be running smoothly and everything is working so far on my device... I didn't have any issues with installation it installed just fine... Can't wait for Nov security patch supposed to be a good network feature in there in Dev settings.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] thinkking:
I am not sure if this may help anyone trying to look at why the issues are present when trying to install:

Android 8.1 beta OTA upgrade on OG Pixel

I, just like many of you, have been experiencing OTA "installation problem" when trying to upgrade to the 8.1 beta. After reviewing comments and what worked for who, I decided to give this a shot and it worked. I am not sure if this will work for other devices (nexus or XLs) and keep in mind that you WILL lose all your data stored on the device, so back up prior to this method.

1. Be sure you are enrolled in the beta program.

2. Wait for the OTA to notify you that it's available.

3. Select "Download and Install".

4. After it has done its duty, DO NOT select "Restart and Install"

5. Go to "Factory Reset" and pull the trigger.

6. Your phone will factory reset, stating it's wiping everything, then it will install the update successfully.

NOTE: this is what worked for me. I'm unsure if it will solve all the "Installation problem" reports which have been made.

It's weird cause when I tried to factory reset, then download and install, it didn't work. Yet, downloading but NOT installing, then factory resetting worked.

After doing this I posted it here: https://plus.google.com/+ChristopherLeeMurray/posts/KDCZXbfAxLJ
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
You don’t need to sign up to the beta program. Just go to the Google website and download the latest 8.1 factory image. That's what I did and had no problem with flashing it. You can also delete the - w and keep your data. It's getting past the TWRP password to decrypt that I cant do. So can't flash root or recovery. Anyone managed this?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Bmxrider1988:
I'd prefer to be in the beta program since I'm a Android apps beta tester. I beta test everything and when it was installing it said on the screen that it's a beta version of the original software version of 8.1 which is what I believe is on Googles page and mine may have errors and defects.. the beta program gets different software than what Google usually posts. Different features and such which isn't in the official version which makes it a beta version.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You should still sign up. If you don't you will get the update to down grade you to 8.0.

To flash root see here

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/mini-guide-how-to-root-8-1-t3695099
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
They're exactly same. One is a full factory image one an OTA.

https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html

Ive now seen its possible to root via USB, but not having a recovery is a pain and can be very time consuming. I think we just have to wait for TWRP to get updated.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] NoobInToto:
Ohh, ota zip is back online...

edit: oops, cant see them now... i was so sure i saw them.....
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Bmxrider1988:
I wouldn't want to downgrade by unenrolling from the Android Beta Program.. 8.1 has pretty good features and looks good and has good battery life you have to remember that Android recalibrates the battery at every reboot or flash of rom or after the install of a over the air update. So the best thing to do when you update is have your phone on the charger and charged to 100 percent let the battery run dead naturally with some use of the phone then charge it to 100 so it builds the battery stat file it saves from having a bad flash and end up with bad battery stats on the 1st boot and wonder why your battery seems to be draining fast cause the battery stat file is rebuilding and it's best to have 100 percent battery. Just a tip.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Nicolae-Daniel:
Reverting to 8.0 via OTA whipped my data so be cautious.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Horgar:
Same with me. Ive reverted back to 8.0 3 times manually flashing and each time had to wipe data.

When I flashed back to the factory image of 8.0, with - w deleted, it bootloops and eventually get a screen asking me to try again or wipe data. I always have to wipe data to get it to boot
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Bmxrider1988:
Updates can take up to 24 hours to arrive after opting in. If it has been longer, make sure your device is connected to the internet, and navigate to Settings > About > System updates and check for updates. On Android Wear, navigate to Settings > System > About > System updates and check for updates. Note that if you manually flashed Android O on your device by downloading the image from developer.android.com, you won’t receive OTA updates automatically, unless that device is also opted-in to the Android Beta Program on this page.

So what Google is trying to say is if you manually flash the software you won't get system updates like never versions but I believe you still get security patches for your version.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] jaydriod26:
Is there a rom for j7270 yet
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] moralshixch:
Hi,

I used the XiaoMiTool to flash my Mi Mix 2 from Chinese ROM to global. Around 90% of the flash process, the progress bar on the phone did not changed for 2 hours (!!!). I rebooted the phone and now it is with Mi logo as you can see from the img https://imgur.com/a/O9BZ8

I can enter fastboot and recovery mode, but now my computer does not recognize the device anymore (so I can re-flash it) - I get "unknown USB device" in the device manager. I installed Qualcomm driver, but still the same.

Please help!

please notice that I'm not too technical, therefore would appreciate detailed answers if possible.

Thanks ahead!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] jackyca:
try the different computer and different USB TYPE-C cable to check if it helps. as long as you can enter fastboot /recovery mode.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] moralshixch:
I uninstalled the USB driver, reboot and now the computer recognizes the device, but I have a new problem:

https://imgur.com/a/IetkC

From the command line i got this:

https://imgur.com/a/65Dtn

How to proceed?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Deleted member 8525333:
Judging from the first picture, the bootloader isn't unlocked. "Erase boot failed" results most likely from a locked bootloader. Go unlock your bootloader, if you haven't done so already. The MiFlash stuff should work after that. Also, with an unlocked bootloader you might as well flash TWRP, boot into it and format data, and use its MTP capability to transfer a custom ROM onto the device and then flash it. Hope that this can help, good luck ;):good:
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Mackay53:
Miflash will work with locked bootloader no problem.

2nd image shows its the wrong image...
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] dysfcukti0nal:
my blue angel is upgraded to wm6 and used for around 6months, and now it gets locked on the startup.. and i tried so much to perfom a Hard-Reset .. but no combinations work.. can anyone pls tell me how to erase all memory of this? thnxx