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[Moto G5 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] nanchilanto:
Anyone tested 13/03 Build ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ArcadiusKosmo:
I have AT&T and I'm considering on purchasing a Note 8 but the slow updates and the lack of color options on the US variants of this phone has really deterred me from it. I was thinking about buying the international variant of the phone but I've heard that it does not support Band 30 and has issues with LTE( at least with T-Mobile). What are your guys' verdict on this issue and is Band 30 really THAT important for AT&T?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I've tried multiple cables, multiple computers, multiple USB ports with no luck. With my original XL, it pops up file explorer and I have to swipe down from phone to select transfer files and can access them. Works with all the same cables, ports and computers I tried with the XL2.

I've also tried to use the included USB-C to USB-C to transfer between XL and XL2. I get the notification on my XL that it's connected to my XL2 and can access the XL2 files, but I can't access my XL files from my XL2. Doesn't even show it's connected. Tried all the pull down options on both phones with no luck.

What am I doing wrong? This should be the easiest thing to do and had been on every phone, but not this one. Please help!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Jexx11:
Delete
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Aido:
Did you set the connection type to data transfer?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nikonat:
I had the same issue and with a little searching I figured it out.. Make sure the phone is set to "Transfer Files" in the notification window drop down and download the Google USB drivers zip and install the driver after unzip. Right click the driver file and select install.

Since this is a new account XDA won't let me link yet so Google search for : Get Google USB Drivers
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Kaostick:
I'm having a similar issue, and we're not alone. I'll copy what I posted on reddit.

Asus ROG Maximus Hero IX motherboard. Tried with multiple cables. Wifes OG Pixel detects it is plugged in right away, my 2XL has to be screen off and set down for a couple of minutes, then the phone recognizes it is plugged in and starts charging and is available for data transfer.

Seven minutes and twenty seconds before it started charging, and another twenty seconds before the computer recognized it as being attached and ready for data transfer. I'm going to do it a few more times to see if there is a pattern.

Edit: Second time was seven minutes for both, third was three fifty one for both, eleven thirty three on the fourth.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stevemw:
I'm not having this problem at all. Once file transfer is enabled on the Pixel I get a popup in Windows asking how to handle the connection to the Pixel 2 XL.

I is a different story with my Nexus 6P -- I can do adb commands but the Windows does not attempt to access the storage on the device.

-- update on Nexus 6P: if I toggle the setting to PTP mode the Nexus shows up in Windows Explorer. Then when I toggle back to MTP I can see the storage.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
Using Windows seems to be the common problem when connecting Android Phones to a PC.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I don't get any connection option when I connect my XL2. It's like it's not even connected. My XL works perfectly fine with same cords and computers which throws me for a loop.

I'll give the shot about changing to other options and back to file transfer and see what happens.

I may need to wipe the phone and start over or maybe it's see sort of bug. Just kinda sucks, just need to make sure I can access the phone and one of the main reasons I got the 128gb version
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dratsablive:
I have encountered similar issues when using Windows, but my laptop dual boots between Windows/Fedora Linux. I only boot to Windows when I have to. Linux has no issues communicating to Android Phones. Maybe find a Linux Bootable DVD and give it a spin :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stevemw:
When you look in the Windows device manager do you see an entry for LeMobile Android Device? This caused a problem for me in the past. See this post for a possible solution: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/5nc64z/adb_drivers_showing_up_as_lemobile_android_device/

A shortcut to the steps in the article is to simply expand the LeMobile Android Device node, right-mouse click on the Android Composite ADB Interface, click Change settings at the bottom of the General tab, go to the Driver tab, click Update Driver; Select Browse my computer for driver software; browse to the directory where Android Studio (or adb tools downloaded from https://developers.google.com/android/ota) files are located; make sure Include subfolders is check) and replace the LeMobile Android Device driver with the Google driver.

(If you have to do this, more than likely you will have to do it each time you reboot.)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

That sounds easy enough, but it's dumb (to me anyways) I should even have to do this to get the computer to recognize my phone when it'll recognize my original XL and of course wife's S7. My phone gets plugged to the computer almost every day to copy files off of, at worst every other day.

I went to the device manager on 2 computers and surprisingly nothing showed up. :( It's like I'm not even plugging it in, while as soon as I plug in my original XL it pops right up. When I attempt to plug it in, it doesn't even attempt to install any drivers like it sometimes use to. I'm going to install the ADB tools when I get home today and see if that helps any to recognize it.

Just tried it on my work computer which does have ADB on it with no luck or anything in device manager

I literally went through all my USB-C cables I could find yesterday, probably 12-15 at least, and I DID manage to find one that worked..... a 6" cable, lol. I can't figure out why this one works and others don't, very more odd is it's the same brand as other longer cables that don't work. Not sure what to make of it, other than voltage loss with the longer ones....just enough to make it not work.

I do have a 2nd XL2 that should be due in this week, was suppose to ship on 22nd. I was going to return it, but now I'll have to take it out of the box and at least test if it works with the computer. I'll report back.

Open to any other suggestions if anyone has any. Thanks again for the replies!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stevemw:
Do you see anything in device manager under Android devices or portable devices under USB when the 2XL is connected to the PC?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
Nothing at all, it's like it's not even connected. Just kind of dumbfounded on why when my XL never has had an issue. Attached a screenshot. The one with the triangle doesn't have anything to do with the phone though, it's always been like that and never bothered to mess with it.

The 2nd XL2 shipped yesterday and due in Thursday, so will be curious on if it has an issue. Hopefully it works as intended and I can just set it up and send this one back. Fingers are crossed for sure.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ktmom:
Are you updated to the latest ADB drivers? Right down to, you might have to remove and reinstall. I'm pretty sure I read that it's required.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] stevemw:
If the Pixel 2 is plugged in your screenshot indicates that it is present on the USB bus. It's like the drivers aren't completely loaded.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JimSmith94:
I haven't seen it mentioned if you have turned on USB debugging in your phone's Developer options. I'm pretty sure that is required for the computer to see it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
Yea on my regular pixel I have to enable debugging for mine too work. Sometimes lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I had it enabled for a while, but no such luck. I'll give it another shot, haven't had it on while at work. Also will uninstall and reinstall ADB as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JimSmith94:
When this has happened to me a few times, reinstalling the Windows MTP drivers has worked. Someone else posted these instructions that worked for me.

1. Go to C:\Windows\INF

2. Find the file "wpdmtp.inf"

3. Right click the file and click 'Install'

4. Once that is done, simply plug your phone and it should work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I had my fingers crossed, but I get an error on this one. I may have to try it at home.

Fixing to install the tools
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JimSmith94:
Bummer! There are several similarly named files in that directory, so make sure you install the exactly named one I listed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] NWTSCL:
I have a similar problem, but with MacOS using Android File Transfer. Files will transfer fine, then abruptly stop during the process with the error: "Can't access device storage". Transfer will not happen again until I at least hard reboot the phone. Sometimes it happens again with the same files, and they eventually transfer after numerous attempts. Sometimes it happens with different files.

When it persistently happens with the same files, I must factory reset the phone. But even after that, sometimes files will not copy over from my other phone during setup. The Setup Tool says that it can't find my other phone.

I have tried different cables, different computer ports, different computers. I have tried Safe Mode and USB-debugging. But this does not happen at all with my Pixel XL with the same files, same cables , and same computers.

I have spoken with 7 different people with Pixel 2 Support. They're stumped. They said upper level support would contact me within 3 days, but that was 7 days ago and counting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] samteeee:
The easiest way to bypass this problem is to use "Forget Windows use Linux For Android ADB"!

Just put it on a flash/SD/CD and boot up your PC:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pBZnf22V4qbGVxeDUyRkZlaHM/view?usp=sharing
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sourbear:
I was having this same problem and finally figured out in my Windows device manager that when I plugged my phone to the PC, it was loading up an older Nexus ADB driver that showed it was from ClockWorkMod. I right clicked on it in device manager, uninstalled it, plugged my XL2 in and it automatically installed new driver and it's working perfectly now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I don't show a difference in my Device Manager when I plug the phone into it, unlike other phones which will show up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
Got the 2nd one in and so far hasn't work on 2 computers with several USB-C cords. Still have to try my shop computer out but not too hopeful. I brought my original XL along with me and it works on every computer with every cable still. Not sure WTH is going on but definitely something my XL2 doesn't like with all computers, even the work one.

These same computers all have worked with my old N6p, S7E, S7, XL without any problems
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mark17022:
Just checking how you went after a couple of months? I'm having some trouble with mine too. When I plug it in to my computer it does nothing visible on either. I'm sure you tried it back then, but to get it to show up on my PC I had to go to my phones pull down notification and to a thin bar at the bottom saying it was plugged in, then change to file transfer or photo transfer. Seems very odd that no transfer mode is set by default and no prompts come up to ask you. Being one of the thin bar notifications right at the bottom you don't even notice it and before you tap it you don't know that it has it's options there. Anyone with limited tech skills would never find it.

I also have copying problems like mentioned in other threads here, where it stops in the middle of copying files saying it can't read from device. Not having fun with this apparent high end flagship phone :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Sasquatch8600:
Working now

Thank you for the info, my PC was detecting and showing the Pixel2xl as conected to my PC but would not show up in my computer in explorer. checked device manager and the ADB driver was from clockworkmod, I uninstalled driver and was able to update to the drivers you referenced and now driver shows manufactured by google and I am now able to transfer files. It took a few tries but it does work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jbarcus81:
I ran into this with my brand new ASRock Z370 Extreme4 .. Was excited to get a board with a built-in USB-C port.. Only to find it's only picking my 2 XL up less than half the time.. and when it does, just like OP, takes 5+ minutes. It's insane ... I haven't found a fix at all yet.. I'll try the MTP info above with the INF but.. Ugh, I've tried everything else.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I'm glad you posted!

Man.... I'm the OP and as random as this is, less than 2 weeks ago I just built a new PC with SAME motherboard. I too was excited to use the built-in USB-C port. Took out my OG Pixel XL USB-C cord and plug it in to copy some files. Pulls up my Pixel 2 XL and I start copying some files, only to have it quit not long after it started copying. Tried several more times, same issue. I originally thought, stupid cheap cord until I realized it was an actual Google cord so shouldn't have any issues.

When I pulled my old PC apart when swapping some drives over, I realized I was also running a ASRock Extreme4 board (Z77). I tried regular USB 3.0 cords I already had, all which it recognizes my phone, but won't copy files and eventually closes the connection and re-opens it. I don't know if something with these particular boards don't jive with our phones or what, or something is actually wrong with our phones. This happens with both Win7 AND Win10.

After literally going through dozens of USB-C cords on both Z77 & Z370 Extreme4 boards, I FINALLY found one that worked on Z77 and also Z370, but it's a USB 2.0.....ugh.. Zero USB 3.0 cords work, just this single 2.0 that works every time. I don't get it, makes no freaking sense.

I'm the same as you, I can't find anything that actually works to get full speed from my PC and my phone, but nada. If you happen to discover a way to get it to work, please update this thread. I will do the same.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jbarcus81:
Yeah, it's so disheartening to have the port built-in and not have to do anything special to plug these things in, but only to have it barely work if at all. My mother still uses my old OnePlus 2 and I use the cable that came with that if I really have to do any work with my phone connected to the computer and it works flawlessly. Why can't we use the damn USB-C PORT?!?!?!? Ugh.. So frustrating.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
There's GOT to be a solution to this issue. I think I'll report the issue to ASRock and see what they say. As of now eliminated Windows version and it's not likely our phones. I haven't thoroughly tested another computer other than work with every single USB-C cord I have, but I need to. If it happens to others too, then maybe it's really could be a defect in the P2XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jbarcus81:
It could be as simple as a driver... I don't think it's a hardware issue on ASRock's side.. as I've seen others with this issue on ASUS and such. Could be a phone issue! I don't know for sure.. like you I can't really test it further than cables and drivers. The only fully USB-C device I have, device+cable, is the Pixel 2 XL and I know nobody else with one. Also, close friends don't have computers with the capability to test elsewhere.

I have reached out to ASRock with no response as of yet.. Been over a week FYI
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I didn't know about other mobo's too. It definitely is sounding like phones. I haven't reached out to ASRock yet or Google, but definitely will be since arrows are pointing towards our phones yet some phones have no issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jbarcus81:
For me, once I get the system to recognize something is plugged into that port all is well. Transfers are fast and charging is rapid.. Just takes forever to get to that point.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I only tried it 2x on mine. It recognized my phone, I select transfer files, usually a 2-3gb worth. Both times it closed the window and opened another window, just like if I unplugged the phone and plug it back in. On the Z77, if I left it plugged in, it'd randomly do the same thing and keep repeating it as I'd try again.

I tried all my regular USB3 cords with no luck and same outcome.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jbarcus81:
I installed Ubuntu just now.. Plugged my phone in, it picked it up in about 2 minutes.. Seems ok. I'm going to attempt fastboot/adb .. See what happens.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Bologner:
Hi all,

Apologies as I know this has already been discussed. Twice in the last week, my phone (Pixel 2 XL, Project Fi) has stopped connecting to my car and to any computer via USB. I know 100% this is a software-side issue, and is caused by a change I made, but I am not sure which change it was. The phone will still charge, but I cannot transfer files, or use ADB/fastboot.

The first time this happened,

I was able to fix it.

The fix was to install the Android P Beta via OTA. ADB then started working again, and then I re-flashed the May 2018 firmware image normally (adb reboot bootloader, fastboot flash blahblahblah).

BEFORE this happened the first time, my phone was provisioned (and working) as such:

· Factory Image, May 2018, 8.1

· Magisk w/ the following modules: Active Edge, Xposed Framework, Xposed Framework (SDK 27)

· Xposed modules: GravityBox (O)

· System-wide immersive mode enabled, with Granular Immersive Mode app changing specific apps back

· Edge Sense Plus

THE CHANGE:

I installed the new XDA Nav Gestures app, and played around with Edge Sense for a minute. The Nav Gestures pill wasn't displaying over the default nav bar, so I uninstalled the app, issued 'wm overscan reset' from a local shell, and rebooted. Next thing I know, charging but no USB connection.

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######### THE SECOND TIME ##############

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Phone was provisioned (and working) as such:

· Factory Image, May 2018, 8.1

· Magisk w/ no additional modules enabled

· System-wide immersive mode NOT ENABLED

THE CHANGE:

I downloaded and instaled all 3 of the previous Magisk modules, enabled GravityBox, and granted Granular Immersive Mode the following permissions via local shell:

pm grant com.rascarlo.granular.immersive.mode android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

When I tried to use Android Auto in my car again this morning, again the phone would charge but not connect. Arriving at work, my phone would also not connect to my computer. I've revoked that permission, deactivated all of those magisk modules, and even removed Magisk, but nothing will bring the USB connection to the computer back up.

To add: I have revoked USB debugging authorizations (several times), and tried to force-select the USB Configuration in Developer Settings

Does **anyone** have any ideas about how to get USB connections working again? Maybe a local shell command that would give it a kick? Or is a factory reset every time this happens seemingly the only fix?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] simplepinoi177:
A simple suggestion (I have my doubts at it working because it is so simple): revoke USB debugging authorizations, input the command

adb devices

in a command prompt/powershell that has the platform-tools folder opened, make sure the phone is showing homescreen, immediately after entering the command, see if the phone displays a request alert to authorize the phone...

Other than that, I can't think of anymore ideas. Try changing/making sure you are using a USB-A to USB-C cord for best comparability. Also, if you have flashed "images," did you flash OTA images or Full Factory images?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] felchi80:
Is there any fix for this?

I just bought a used pixel 2 xl and the guy said he installed android beta before. Now it's back to factory.

So I tried to transfer files from old phone using the cable and adapter it didn't work. Used other cables. Don't work either. Connected to PC. And windows says device not recognized. I have a pixel 2 and I have no issues at all. When the new used pixel 2 xl is plugged. It seems that the port doesnt detect anything because in the settings the usb line usb greyed out.

I'm starting to think this has something to do with having installed the beta android.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
The beta shouldn't have anything to do with it. Do you have the proper P2XL drivers installed? Have you tried different USB A to USB C cables and ports? The P2XL can be a little finicky with cables, especially on laptops. Are you able to enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking under settings/system/developer options?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] felchi80:
Yes I can enable developer option and USB debugging .

But like I said. It cant even connect to another phone to transfer the account. So it has nothing to do with windows.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I got a replacement P2XL and still same issues. Neither phone ran beta. Seems to be fine for a few days after a fresh install and then have issues. I'm not sure what is issue, just forced to use the same cord that always works.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] falsivas:
Hi, couldn't connect my xl 2 to my pc... Issue turned out to be the USB 3.0 port. No matter what I do, it won't connect to USB 3.0. As my pc is an older one it still has USB 2.0 ports... Connect into any one of these USB 2.0 ports and it works instantly... Can you check with a computer running USB 2.0?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
Mine doesn't work with any USB2 or USB3 or USB3.1 ports. Didn't work with old computer and doesn't work with new one either.....or any other computer. It only consistently works with a certain USB2 cable on any USB on computer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jasonstackhouse:
I actually think the Beta has everything to do with this. I put the Beta on my device on Friday and yesterday realized that my device was no longer communicating with USBs. I had no ability to explore OTG usb or connect my device to my computer. From here I thought wiping the device would allow me to communicate with a usb again, however it did not. Now I have a device that can not be fixed. I cant fastboot to the device because it will not be found by my computer, I also can not flash anything in twrp or load a recovery because the phone refuses to acknowledge a OTG USB, even in TWRP.

I knew something was not right about the situation so I contacted Google, explained the situation, told them how I flash all of my own updates through fastboot and dont use their over the air updates, they than just wanted to confirm with me that I was running the Beta preview 2 and when I installed it. After they verified that information, they let me know that they considered the issue a hardware failure and told me to send the phone in once I receive the new one they send out to me.