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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
You can follow the guide in m y "9x upgrade" link in my sig.

Just make sure you are using the latest everything (SDK tools, factory image, magisk, etc.)

I recently upgrade from 9x to Android 10 following the same guide, no issues.

Follow the same guide for monthly security updates (making sure to remove the -w from the flash-all.bat file in the factory image to keep all your data) :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BrokenWall:
That seems simple and similar to doing root back in the previous days. My concern is this is the first A/B device I have really had that I would be trying to root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bverns88:
Hey guys. Just upgraded to the android 10 October image via the adb flash-all command. Magisk rooted via adb and everything is going great. Want to install Sultan's ported kernel for Android 10. Used adb to flash twrp image and flashed the kernel zip via twrp but it keeps saying it can't mount /system and /vendor upon finishing. Upon rebooting I get stuck at the google G load screen. Have to redo flash-all and instal magisk via adb all over to get back to normal. Anyone have this problem or could offer some help? Would be great.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
Try to boot to twrp and not flash it to the phone. I get the an error message but boots fine, I think it has something to do with TWRP.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bverns88:
That's what I did. Didn't install the twrp zip, just flashed the twrp zip and then installed the kernel and then rebooted and got stuck at g logo. I just want to install a kernel based on stock android 10 without using twrp.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Using the twrp.img boot into twrp (via fastboot),

once in twrp, install twrp.zip (don't select "install twrp as system app")

reboot back into recovery (to verify all is good)

install cust kernel in twrp
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ghisy:
Hey guys,

Is it too early to update to Q if I want a stable experience with TWRP, EdXposed and Gravity Box? (and Magisk of course!)

I've been thinking about it. Also, is it still impossible to go back to the Oreo recents on Q? I really don't like the horizontal task switcher :(

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bverns88:
Will try this later and let you know.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bverns88:
Rad. Followed your guide bro and it all worked out. I think what was happening when installing the kernel after the magisk patched boot.img it would get stuck at g logo due to overwrite of the boot.img. I just Booted twrp image, uninstalled magisk, installed twrp zip, then installed kernel, rebooted. Boot back into twrp and flashed magisk zip, reboot, profit. But your guide worked, even with the errors as mentioned. EVERYONE WHO HAS CANNOT VERIFY VENDOR AND SYSTEM WITH SUBSEQUENT STUCK AT G LOGO GO TO AZ BIKERS GUIDE. IT WORKS!!!!

:laugh::laugh::good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Toonlinkmaster25:
Anything to keep in mind going from Dec 2018 build of android 9 to latest Android 10? Was just planning on flashing the OTA (keeping old data), and updating magisk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
It's usually a good idea to do a clean install when jumping from one OS to another (9x to 10), although I don't think it is required.

If you have a ton of data and hate setting up your device after a clean install, remove the -w and see how it all washes out. If it gets wonky or doesn't boot (like mine didn't) leave the -w intact and clean flash away :p

If you do dirty flash without incident, report it back here so I can add it to my knowledge base :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] post-mortem:
FWIW, I just did the OTA update from 9 to 10.

All I did differently from any old other OTA update was to completely uninstall Magisk and remove unlock security before the update. Easy peasy. It was much faster and easier than I thought it would be.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
Since you're using "OpenSUSE Tumbleweed" which is a version of Linux (i believe), you most likely need to download and install the "platform-tools for Linux" drivers (if you haven't already) -- which can be found

HERE

: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip

I'm unsure whether you've done this already or not, so....this is where I would begin, at least....

especially considering that you are successfully able to get it to detect in the OS and run adb commands -- seems to me that it's somewhat of a missing driver or something....

good luck and hope this helps!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
You are confused here. That IS the linux platform tools, obvious by the location

/usr/local/bin/

That user with SUSE has already done what you are suggesting to do. Please do not give Linux advice as a non-Linux user. Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
Geez...my apologies....

Like I had stated, I figured it might be driver related since adb responded to the device connecting but not fastboot...

And, also as I said, I was "...unsure whether [he's] done this already or not...", but it was "...where I would begin, at least..."; meaning this is where to begin, make sure the basics are covered, before continuing on or adding any further advice or anything...

Again, sorry...didn't know since I am primarily a Windows NTFS user, I would do well to "not give Linux advice as a non-Linux user...". Sorry, was just trying to (humbly) help....Didn't mean to trigger such gatekeeping or anything.....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Superschmiddi:
I know its not the right thread but in the other I didnt get any answer, I hope I could find help here.

Since ocotber update I am not able to establish an usb connection to different computers with variation of usb cables. It just charges but I dont receive the prompt on the phone, doesnt matter if debbuging is enabled/disabled... On windows it just says "USB device not recognized" over and over. Also tried some things within the device manager, but nothing is working, I got it two times suddenly working, but not repeatable....

This makes me think that the october update or Magisk v20 broke something, but what should I do if november update releases and may fixes this, without a working usb connection :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
I know you were trying to help, however the Windows drivers you know and love do NOT exist in Linux.

There is a udev system that handles connections. Here is a glimpse of setting up udev for Android.

https://snowdream.github.io/51-android/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] post-mortem:
Have you tried different USB ports / port types (2.0/3.0) / cables?

Try uninstalling in Device Manager, reboot, reinstall (plug in the allow Windows to install drivers).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Superschmiddi:
As I said I tried different cables, ports, pcs and uninstalled in the device manager... :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Superschmiddi:
I contacted the Google Support, they went through many steps with me I've already done but factory reset because I dont know about warranty. I dont know how I should unroot and lock the bootloader without working USB connection. Really pissing me off, thought Google Support is really tolerant -_-
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Wait. Are you saying that Google told you they won't help you unless you remove root and lock the bootloader?

If that is the case, hang up and call again. The call center rep must be having a bad day. Google historically has been exceptionally tolerant when it comes to both the bootloader and root, accepting returns even with root still on the device. Point being that removing root and locking the bootloader isn't required.

Removing root using Magisk is relatively easy to do without a USB connection. Locking the bootloader however is impossible since that requires ADB.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Superschmiddi:
Yes, I dont know why he said that...

He said if you root the phone they cant guarantee that the phone has not been modded to major mailfunction and so on. Warranty will be voided :confused:

Dont know if unlocked bootloader will do the same

Removing root is just uninstalling magisk? Never did that before.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Try a different call center rep. Google usually doesn't give Pixel owners much grief over rooting, but other Pixel owners on XDA have mentioned having issues with reps. As for Magisk, if you restore the backup boot image Magisk makes, on reboot root will be gone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
How many of you switched to the Pixel 4? I'm still rocking GP2XL. I was too cheap to pay $946 for a base model.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] post-mortem:
I'm cheaper than you. I'm still using the original Pixel... and I got it for free. I don't think I'm upgrading for a long time!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bluey45:
I'm still on my P2XL and probably will be until next year's P5 release. I'm just not satisfied with the substandard battery life and video (seems like hardly any improvement over 2XL video), no ultrawide and that stingy 6GB ram considering the price being paid.

The regular P4 battery is absolutely shocking, if I was going to get it I'd go the 4XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] outbackpaul:
I'm waiting till next year.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
I feel you guys.... I'm seriously considering waiting til the P5 and/or the Huawei Mate 30 Pro....

...and I was soooo excited for the Pixel 4 too! But the lack of unlimited original quality storage was the nail in the coffin for me -- I can't believe they would give 2 options at only 64/128GB, have the camera as its biggest/main selling point, but offer no expandable option like external memory (sd card) or unlimited quality unlimited storage; pretty much just to force Google ONE paid service (Apple move, Google!). Also, to not offer an adapter or earbuds -- most likely another "Apple move" to move their new Google wireless earbuds -- then the terrible battery life and now reading all of these issues with 90Hz (won't run unless on full or 80%+ brightness, or on Google Maps and other apps), limited wireless charging (limited to 10W), no fingerprint unlock, scary face-unlock insecurities...

And I'm not even talking about (mostly, because I don't care and its too early for some of it) 5G, and the aforementioned no wide-leans & 6GB RAM.....

Just too many "compromises" to pay hundreds of $$$ more than other devices that have better specs or less compromises...

My apologies for further adding to the rather off-topic.....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I'll likely wait until beginning of the year, wait for prices to drop a couple hundred.

My 2 XL is still screaming along, great battery life and no complaints... so it's hard to justify spending $$$ just to spend it :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
That's a great idea!

The's the (original) reason why I haven't gotten mine yet and on launch...

There's always various launch let's-call-them "blues" with Google and Pixels as well as usually seeing a $200 sale within 3 months of launch...!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bluey45:
100%!!

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Yeah same here, some of the things on it I couldn't justify the price, but if its gets cheaper say after black Friday or something like a big cut perhaps. Still feels like google skimped on things (like full resolution storage) and you still have to pay $$ for it.

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Can't agree with you more
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tripLr:
My note 4 Verizon is better than the pixel4
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ghisy:
Same here! Honestly, I was super excited about the P4XL then it's kinda underwhelming overall. If Google charged $600/700 for the 128 GB option, I might be tempted. But no way I'm buying this phone for $999!

Now has anyone considered the OnePlus 7T Pro? It seems really nice but I'm afraid the cameras will be very average, even compared to the P2XL...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Another Moderator recently received their 7T Pro and said it's a beast, and seems very happy with it...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bluey45:
We just need Google to match one plus on hardware and I guarantee you it will sell like hot cakes!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ghisy:
Hmmmm. Overall, it's a killer for the specs! But the low light shots with the camera aren't as good as the Pixel's.

This! I can't understand why Google is being so "cheap" with the Pixel hardware. They're supposed to be flagships, give them flagships' tech! *shakes fist*
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bluey45:
Yeah I know right, the formula is so simple! But they always seem to stuff up one thing every year!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ghisy:
Seriously! I mean, it's not hard. And it's not like they don't have the resources, right? *sigh*
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bluey45:
100% the solution is like so blatantly obvious. Not sure why they keep shooting themselves in their feet
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
Honestly, I wish I would've kept my og Pixel. But it was the smaller screen one and I wanted a larger screen. I am hoping that they come out with a Pixel 4A model. If they don't I will likely grab a pixel 3A model when my pixel 2 XL finally goes. But at this point I have no reason to leave my pixel 2XL. I will admit again that I actually bought a pixel for XL on launch day but then cancel it out of buyer's remorse lol

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Preach it brother. I've always thought the Google is the best phone they've come out with so far. I guess if you want a camera that is superb you might go with the Pixel 4 or maybe even the pixel 3, but I am perfectly happy with the camera that I have on my pixel 2XL.

On another note it's my understanding that the unlimited original quality storage is not a lifetime thing and will end in 2021. Does anyone else know anything about this?

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are you saying that your Samsung Galaxy note 4 is better than the Google Pixel 4? In what way?

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My guess is because they think everybody is next to a charger all the time. At least for the battery side of things. I have no idea why they cheat out on the ram and the storage. but honestly I've never had more than 64 GB of storage on these devices and I rarely ever come close to reaching it. I usually hover around 37 GB of used storage.so for me personally I don't mind the options of 64 GB or 128 GB. But I do understand other people's points. Also I have a Google which has the 128 GB option. I bought that used (only 5 months used, so like new condish) and I absolutely love that thing. I use it more than my laptop or my desktop at this point. But that is a whole other thread lol sorry. I will say I love how my Google pixel 2 seamlessly connects to my Google pixelbook and the Pixel book will use my data line of service from my cell carrier to access the internet. So I never have to turn on hotspot. It's almost having one freeway of unlimited Wi-Fi tethering lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
Yes, it always ended in 2020 or early 2021 (depends on when you bought and activated it, but essentially 2 years after first activated/released), but it's my understanding that the OG Pixel had it for life, and the Pixel 3 they offered it for two or three years like the previous models...

So, in essence, it seems that, as long as you upgraded at least every other year…thus being a “feature” directly and particularly connected to the Pixel line…

And, another (major, if not main) gripe is that the unlimited but compressed quality storage is available with EVERY OTHER android device! It’s not even as if that “feature” is only available on the P4…!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
So much for feeling special.

Yet another reason I don't want to spend $900+dollars for a "flagship" device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
So quite in here... I feel like everyone left and went to GP4 and I'm here by myself lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I'm still here :p Haven't had much time to sit down and update to Nov factory image.

Still weighing the option of getting the 4 XL or waiting for the 5 XL... Really think I'm leaning towards waiting for the 5...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Well...the P2XL is over 2 years old my friend. And, yes, many have moved on to the P4XL or something else I reckon. I went to the P4XL myself, and am really digging it. So much faster and smoother than our venerable P2XL, which I still keep as a great backup. :good::cool:

While I really like the P4XL, I do miss the FP sensor and led light quite a bit. I'm adapting, however I reckon that this is just the way things are going to be going forward. If your P2XL is still working great, like mine still is, I would wait for the 5, or until your 2 bites the dust. It's ridiculous what these pocket computers..aka a phone, cost now a days, no matter what brand you buy! Glad I still have a cheap ole flip phone in case Skynet tries to take over the microchip world! ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sirxdroid:
I'll bite ... anyone else having random reboots/crashes or play services force closes with their P2XL every 2-3 days? It almost feels like a memory or some resource leak. I hope it's not a hardware issue and starting fresh will fix it. Haven't done a factory reset for 2 years, it's been all upgrades. I run pretty much rooted stock and try to resist installing apps that I don't absolutely need.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
I'd recommend the factory reset. I haven't encountered random reboots/crashes on mine, but I also started from scratch when Android 10 was released.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] johnlgalt:
I've moved to the Coral, but I haven't sold my Taimen, and don't plan to anytime soon. It's a great backup, especially since I am on Fi - eSIM FTW!

I'd at least wait until the prices drop on the P4 line. I have my phone financed through Fi, no interest, and $100 Fi credit coming soon which is what I'm using to justify the $8 / month extra protection on the phone. And, while I do like the phone, it's not a full blast love that I had for my P2. Face unlock is super fast - but also unlocks the phone many times that I may not want it to. The Nov update and enabling the 90 Hz display all the time has made the phone much more fun to use., but I haven' had a chance to play with the astrophotography aspect yet, and what I've tried seems to be not working (which could entirely well be my phone, as tapping on the front screen near the top of the phone elicits a rattling type of noise whereas doing the same near the bottom of the phone makes a deeper, more solid thump, so I'm not 1005 sure that my phone is in top shape yet). And the wireless charging is a blast, even on non 10W EPP chargers (Using a Lenovo charge pad that was $13, and charges at about 5W, not too shabby when you consider that 65% to full charge was an hour. I've got a Pixel Stand coming in tomorrow, so that situation should change drastically for the better for me.

But my Taimen is still here, as noted above - and not going anywhere any time soon.

^^^^^ This

Lol - As do I, my friend. And a rotary phone for landline use.

I've had mine off for a while now, but I do seem to recall something similar on my phone, although it was not nearly that often. Especially when I was testing Q Betas.

^^^^^^ This.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bluey45:
I'm still rocking my 2XL. Planning to hold on to it till the P5 or if I can get a P4XL on the cheap lol.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ghisy:
Same here. Unless there's a MAJOR price drop for the 4 XL (like $300 off, at least), I don't really want to invest 1000 bucks in a new phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
IKR?!

$1k would put a pretty nice set of Fox front shocks on my mountain bike! Especially when the 2 XL is running really well...

It'd be a diff story if my phone was on its last leg, but that's far from the case now...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
Yeah, I know what you mean! Here I am, trying to “contribute” enough to possibly apply as a RC and there’s not really anything going on here (any more, at the very least) and this is the only place I could apply my “expertise” in……

I think the 4XL is probably a good enough phone to switch to from another brand, but I’m of the impression that if you are already on the P2XL or P3XL, then you can/should wait til the P5; mostly because of the (too) many compromises the Pixel 4 forces as well as the Pixel 2 (at the very least) will still be supported both in monthly updates and (most devices’) unlimited original quality storage until 2021…

I don’t know if you guys are following Black Friday deals…but there will be a considerable one (especially for the Pixel 3, but still steep discounts for the Pixel 4 just as well) for this Black Friday at Best Buy – caveat being that, in order to get the “up to $400 savings*”, you have to open a new account with one of the “Big 4” wireless companies with the new Pixel (*lower savings for Pixel 4 than the Pixel 3). In any case, I know you were looking out for a good/great deal for the Pixel 4 [MENTION=4670411]Az Biker[/MENTION], so when I saw it, I wanted to bring it up. Only thing is that, outside of Verizon, I’m unsure on the locked bootloader status on any of the other carrier’s models, that by getting that steep discount, it still might mean that it won’t be as good as getting the phone from Google and/or places like Swappa (unlocked bootloader & root capable). So…that’s why I didn’t jump right away to inform here; but also was waiting to see/research if Google might “price/plan match” like they did when Verizon was offering specific financing that Google ended up offering as well (both in trade-in as well as the monthly amount and interest applied [none in the first 2 years])…
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
AT&T and Verizon lock bootloaders so AT&T is not a good choice either. Sane people generally avoid Sprint as its coverage is poor and its service outdated. They however do not lock bootloaders if I recall.

T-Mobile is the best choice, despite having a smaller footprint than AT&T or Verizon. They don't lock bootloaders and are usable worldwide (GSM).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] srqrob:
I am so happy with the world wide coverage, service and pricing of Google Fi that I can't imaging going back to being ripped off by the big monopolists. My 2XL's are both working just fine but I'm an upgrade-aholic and fret on what I'm missing in speed and camera, etc. I hope all of you really smart guys don't abandon all of us riding on your coat tails for root and TWRP and other help we've gotten spoiled with here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ghisy:
I live in Europe so I can't take advantage of these deals :/

But I wouldn't want a locked device anyway.