yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
It's a shame really. I have used this toolkit for quite some years now and have paid for several licenses. As a paying customer IMO the least you can expect is regular updates or at least some form of communication what is holding up the updates. But none of that... Sad
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pyr0x64:
[MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION] will there be an update for March please?

I purchased a pro key a few weeks back
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] wtherrell:
I am still using it. I downloaded March images, Latest version of TWRP and moved them to the file slots within the tool kit and it all worked fine.

I hope [MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION] is not having health problems again..
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bemagrp:
I agree, always download fresh image, they are usually updated around 5th of each month on google factory images website. Download it to put factory images directory. Download fresh twrp.img to put images here to flash directory, download fresh twrp.zip, custom kernel if needed and magisk 16.1 for root purposes, all to any folder on your phone.

Flash freshly downloaded image, select dont erase data to preserve all your data, then boot to twrp.img, inside the twrp, flash twrp.zip, then custom kernel, and magisk 16.1 if root needed. All zip at once, one after each other.

And I think there are some medical problems Mark has, so wish him fast recovery.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sportytony:
This tool hear helped me as well MN And I tried to put the new TWRP image and zip in the recovery directory too flash them current, but when I ran the toolkit, it thought they were outdated and updated them with the 3.2.0 version and deleted my newer ones. How did you get it not to try and auto update?

Thanks.

I pulled the trigger and went with the manual typing and fast boot commands thru windows 10 myself and GOT IT!

it is possible for those that fear doing this. Just do research! read read and more read!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sportytony:
Absolutely on speedy recovery.

I just went to flash and I get all these choices as to which partition do I want to flash it. a(primary) b, bootloader etc. Can you direct me as to which I should flash it to? or am I to use the first option which was to boot and not flash.

Thanks for any help.

I bit the bullet and went the ADB fastboot route and manually entered the commands. Scary, but worked like a charm after lots and lots of reading!!!

Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] wtherrell:
Not sure. I updated the toolkit first. Put factory image and TWRP 3.2.1.0 img in ToolKit. TWRP zip, kernel and magisk on phone. I then used The kit to flash the Factory image and TWRP img to phone. Then from phone in TWRP img flashed the twrp zip, kernel, and Magisk. The toolkit didn't try to update during the process.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bemagrp:
Choose 10 for pixel 2 xl, then 10 for other build, than 9, 2 to flash factory image, than 12 to boot twrp.img, than install twrp.zip, kernel, magisk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sportytony:
Ah, flash factory but don't, boot twrp.

Thanks. I figured sooner or later skipsofts was not gonna be usable eventually so I braved going manual and entering commands thru ADB..... With success!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
Is the tamein only available in the pro version? I don't see it listed
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jr313:
It's there, you need to select 10 under device for Pixel2 XL and should be good to go
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
Edit
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 93fuelslut:
Which unlock does this toolkit do? Does it "unlock" or "critical unlock"
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bemagrp:
If you will directly flash bootloader files, critical
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mellon7:
Hi there.

I'm an IT guy, but rooting is something new to me. Anyway, I have a Pixel 2 XL I would like to unlock and root.

I downloaded this toolkit to do so, and paid for a Pixel 2 XL pro code.

Info that might be useful:

1. I'm in Canada

2. Phone seems to be unlocked. I can put different carrier SIM cards in it and they work fine.

3. Did the developer unlock (hit about 7 times)

4. Enabled USB Debug, and OEM Unlock options.

5. Installed ADB/Fastboot drivers as per steps in the toolkit. Enable PTP on phone, and successfulyl detected and asked me for authorization.

6. Did the Unlock Option, and it says phone is already unlocked, and will not be wiped.

7. Chose the Pixel 2 XL option and it offers several builds. (My current Build # is: OPM1.171019.021). The download options only offer OPM1.171019.013, and OPM1.171019.014 (OT/UK Only) options.

I have chosen not to go further here and would like some clarification from you fine gents :)

1. I assume that, should I choose to go with build .013, I "should" be fine (and of note, it seems to be downloading Build .011 as someone on this thread mentioned, and this is happening with me today). Or am I risking bricking my phone if I go to a prior build?

2. I understand that the toolkit needs access to an "unsecured image build" to be able to run necessary root commands. So some of you have mentioned downloading the factory image. Does this mean that a stock Google image will successfully load and root? I don't (at the moment anyway) want to install a custom ROM in this phone, I just want to have root access so I can manage some things with more granularity. Is it necessary for me to download a stock image of what the phone already has anyway?

Any advice is surely appreciated.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bemagrp:
Look at my couple posts few days before. And you have to be unlocked critical.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sportytony:
Next then if unlocked is I would try and get twrp as recovery. For me everything begins with twrp . If you get that in and working you can root. boot from twrp img install twrp zip (and while there) flash a custom kernal for touch screen ability then root with magisk. All while in recovery. So when you boot from toolkit stay in recovery and do these things. But also make sure you have the twrp zip( note that the toolkit twrp is the older version so you need that zip, not the latest and greatest ), the latest kernal zip and magisk zip ON THE PHONE!!! Good Luck.

My issue was updating twrp once I had the .021 build. I was able to update it but thru manual ADB commands. (thru the help here) So Idk if I'll be able to use the toolkit anymore.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mellon7:
Ok thanks gents.

So please bear with me on this one as this is new to me. After reading this entire thread, this is what I have been able to gather:

1. Download latest taimen OTA image, currently .021 from here:

https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/taimen-ota-opm1.171019.021-7995d48c.zip (looks like it's adding a hash, but that's the one I got, along with the ASC, which I assume is to compare hash with download)

Put this download into the "C:\Unified_Android_Toolkit\put_google_factory_image_here" folder.

2. Next, download https://dl.twrp.me/taimen/twrp-pixel2-installer-taimen-3.2.1-2.zip and put this file into the root folder on phone (I'm assuming thru Windows USB connection?)

3. Next, download https://dl.twrp.me/taimen/twrp-3.2.1-2-taimen.img.html and stick that IMG in the "C:\Unified_Android_Toolkit\put_img_files_to_flash_here" folder

4. Next, if I want to load custom ROM ElementalX, copy this file "https://qc3.androidfilehost.com/dl/lF4g7GKqAuyltiBHAMY9lQ/1521664355/746010030569961020/ElementalX-P2-2.00.zip" to root of phone as well.

5. Then, copy https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4324974&d=1509987379 (Magisk-v14.4(1444).zip) to phone.

6. Boot into Fastboot, install TWRP, then install custom Elemental image, and then install Magisk 14.4 all from the TWRP menu.

That's where I am right now. I believe the next step should be to reboot the phone, skip all the menu options, get to main desktop on phone, sideload MagiskManager-v5.4.1.apk and run it, and that should root the phone?

So I'm obviously missing something here. Where can I select this "critical_unlock" option that I need to do?

It almost feels like just manually doing it the way other sites are suggesting (running the fastboot commands from CMD and unlocking from fastboot, and install TWRP from manual) would actually be faster than this method.

But I would appreciate some guidance here :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sportytony:
You are 100% correct. Which is pretty much exactly what I did after originally updating to .021 within skipsoft tool. So I recommend going thru ADB cmd and insuring you have files properly in place and verifying with the commands that it's unlocked first ie: at my command prompt windows 10 I had to type .\fastboot boot twrpblah blah blah as opposed to what was written on these boards. So verify with a simple command first what works. And we can't use ota we have to use factory imgs but you said you're already on .021, so you have to verify unlock on both then TWRP and the rest. And magisk current is 16 and elementalx is 2.05 and TWRP is 3.2.1 something like that, so make sure you get all the currents.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] wtherrell:
Whoa.. The OTA image? I don't think that is the right one. I think it has to be the full factory image, doesn't it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bemagrp:
Elemental is p2-1.05 and magisk is 16.2 to be exact.:cowboy:

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Full factory image, you are right.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] humdrum2009:
I thought the same thing hope all is well Mark.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sportytony:
I do hope he is well, I have tried to put TWRP in the other slot but the software thought it was an outdated version and updated itself to the older version and deleted the one I put on there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mellon7:
Alright, so I'm just going to skip this Toolkit all outright, as it seems that this is going to be easier just doing it manually.

Where the heck do I download the full google image? All I can find is the OTA images.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] wtherrell:
Now that you have learned how to do it yourself I think you are right. Congratulations. You get your diploma. https://developers.google.com/android/images

for all the stuff
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mellon7:
Hmm, ran into the first problem.

When I try to do "fastboot unlock_critical, I get this:

C:\Fastboot>fastboot flashing unlock_critical

...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.000s

An I typing the command correctly?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sportytony:
My commands are in platform-tools directory. And when I typed it it said it recognized the commands but that format needed a ( .\ ) added to the command, that's how I knew I was in correct directory. So first type in ADB devices, a safe command, to make sure all is as should be. And the format to type them.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] samteeee:
Greetings;

I've been using this toolkit(Pro) for many years and basically know my way around it!

I'm getting an error: "Extraction not Successful" trying to flash the March factory image

and put my device back to stock to no avail.

I've tried to download the image couple of times from Google thinking the problem might be

down to a bad download to no avail as well. I'm kinda stuck!

Any suggestion?

Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] quinejh:
This tool seems to have stopped working on my pc a few days ago I can't even uninstall it to reinstall it. I know skipsoft has been busy with life and it's issues over the last few months but anyone have any clue on how I should try to get it working again? The steps did ( for better or worse ) was 1 tried to uninstall it through windows however its not listed in programs. Then I opened up my file explorer and navigated to the c drive and then the skipsoft program. I clicked on tool cleanup then complete clean now when I click on the program it doesn't do a thing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] slshults:
I've been using this kit for a few years. In the past when there have been delays and silence, it has usually been followed by a report from Mark that'd he'd fallen silent because he'd been in the hospital. If i recall correctly, he was hospitalized twice in 2017. In the last year or so he's been most active on his twitter account, [MENTION=5222683]skips[/MENTION]oftnet, but he hasn't tweeted since mid-January. I hope he's ok.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
I wanted to relock my bootloader to return my device for RMA purposes. Something went wrong and now it displays "Can't find valid operating system. The device will not start." Pressing the power button does turn the device off for a second, but then the message reappears.

When using the toolkit no serial number is shown, even though I'm 100% certain that the drivers are correctly installed (yesterday I used the toolkit to root another Pixel 2 XL). So any idea how I can flash stock Android again and lock the bootloader?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
When you are in bootloader mode, do you get any response to fastboot commands?? If not, have you tried the deuces script, or side loading the OTA from stock recovery?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
That's the thing: I can't seem to get to the bootloader mode but am stuck at the black screen displaying the missing operating system message (see attached )

I stumbled upon the deuces scipt but I don't know whether that will work if I can't get past the black screen. Same for sideloading the OTA
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Oh crud! That's definitely not good. Even holding the power and volume down buttons down doesn't get you into bootloader? If not, I suppose since your going to RMA it anyways, maybe they'll just let it slide....maybe!! ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
I'm going to fiddle with it a bit more, see where this will take me. Nothing to lose now. Thanks for your help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
Pfff, was able to boot into the bootloader. It appeared the bootloader was already locked. Unlocked it again, flashed stock ROM, locked it again and the device is on its way to Google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sgtslaughter64:
Has this been resolved? I am switching to a Verizon P2XL because they gave me 300 off for it. I still want to have root features if possible.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Same response I gave you in the other thread ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] capsnbottles:
It keeps freezing on twrp, anyone else having these issues? I'm unable to get past this part after it flashes twrp, never had this issue before
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Then remove screen lock security,

Fastboot twrp.img

Flash twrp.zip

Kernel.zip

Magisk.zip

Reboot, set up screen lock and rejoice :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] capsnbottles:
I've never had lock screen security on here.

You saying to flash twrp manually? I've always used the toolkit but now I don't think I'm gonna be able to
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
I've never used a toolkit, so I'm lost on those. I just

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.1-2-taimen.img and it boots me right into twrp :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Copp:
Stuck at TWRP Screen & Android is stuck

Same problem here. I have a Pixel 2 XL. I did a backup, it unlocked, fine, I flashed 8.1 stock image, ABD De-bug is enabled. When it boots into TWRP, it gets stuck at the loading screen. Android begins but then never fully boots. Help! I am about to go out of town for 4 days and WILL NOT have a computer. I have only tonight. Help? None of the commands from yesterday's thrad, using adb-Toolkit.exe seem to work.

Can anyone give me a few lines to type EXACTLY and what I should expect to see?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
What are you trying to flash? The May update?

This is my fastboot update process every month without issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Copp:
Same problem here. I have a Pixel 2 XL. I did a backup, it unlocked, fine, I flashed 8.1 stock image, ABD De-bug is enabled. When it boots into TWRP, it gets stuck at the loading screen. Android begins but then never fully boots. Help! I I am about to go out of town for 4 days and WILL NOT have a computer. I have only tonight. Help? None of the commands from yesterday's thread, using adb-Toolkit.exe seem to work.

Can anyone give me a few lines to type EXACTLY and what I should expect to see?

Rebooted just now as i could not see any devices using adb-toolkit devices. Rebooted. Once again inside the Toolkit, I cannot get my device recognized! And, I am stuck on the damn bootscreen of Android with the multicoilor G. when I leave Bootloader mode.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Are you using SDK/platform-tools or minimal adb?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Copp:
Sorry, did not se reply!

No, I was trying to root the device. I did the bootloader, it is unlocked.

I redid the usb drivers. Using the toolkit, i downloaded and flashed the 8.1 stock image, as the Dec. update was already on there. But, now i cannot communicate with the device.

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I am using the adb toolkit from within the directory I installed Skip's Toolkit in. Do I need the full ADB?

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I am using the adb toolkit from within the directory I installed Skip's Toolkit in. Do I need the full ADB?

Going to try your screenshot stuff. you DO have a 2XL, right? Thank you for the help
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Again, I don't know tool kit stuff. I'm strictly an SDK fastboot guy....but it works for me. This is what I've used for many years.

https://developer.android.com/studio/intro/update#sdk-manager
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Copp:
Bootloop

Sent this a few different way....but now see you do not reply to PMs.

I have, over the years, bought you "many beers". I even bought ANOTHER Pro version from you for my Pixel 2 XL. At this point, I would have been MUCH better if I had purchased an Ultimate version!

I downloaded all updates to the Toolkit. I Unlocked my Boot loader. I flashed Stock 8.1, as recommended. It is what I had, anyway. I rebooted and set up. Made sure USB Debugging was on.

I then went to install TWRP. One recent thread said if if you got stuck on the TRWP screen it was a screen lock issue. That is what happens now, whenever I do manage to go into TWRP, it freezes at the TWRP screen. When I attempt rebooting into Android. it goes past the animated "G" about 10-15 seconds before just sitting there. All activity, screen changes, etc. stops after about 20 seconds.

One weird thing, the 2 XL is an LG manufactured phone. My Bootloader screen says, "Variant: - MSM UPS: SAMSUNG\(64GB) DDR Hynix

Why Samsung?

Most of the Skipsoft stuff when I select it, reboots the phone into Android....which then seemingly freezes. When in bootloader mode, your program obviously "sees" the phone, as the serial number will show, BUT, it keeps trying to Boot into Android....which makes me have to start all over.

While SkipSoft may know an "sees" my device, my full ABD download yields nothing while in the SAME bootloader screen -- ADB DEVICE shows nothing! How, if I can't push files and flash outside of the toolkit, am I supposed to fix this?

Finally, FASTBOOT MODE

List of devices attached

711KPED0547492 fastboot

ADB MODE

List of devices attached

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It seems FASTBOOT can see my phone, but NOT ADB. What do I do? I want to install...ANYTHING! To make matters really screwed up, I am about to travel out o towen to get my Dad and Mom into Assisted Living. They have no Internet, I have a tablet, with access only when Wi-Fi ius around.

There has GOT to be a FASTBOOT command line I can use!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] quinejh:
Folks I've run into the same issues as the last 2 posts. and believe me when I tell you , there is no scarier feeling than thinking you broke your phone!! that being said this tool stopped working for me about 2 months ago and my phone was shot afterwards lol. its my understanding that SKIPSOFT has had some health issues over the last few months and I'm sure we all wish him the best. My advice to anyone in the same boad I am in is download the latest adb and fastboot from this forum and then ( in my opinion ) download the DUECE script then the factory image from google place everything in the fastboot folder after unzipping the factory image the script will do the rest for you. it's all done in like 10 mins hardest part is downloading. hope this helps
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Copp:
I cannot thank you enough for the help. Back in business.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] quinejh:
I'm glad I was of some help!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
I sent a message to [MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION] via his website 2 weeks ago to ask what the status is of the toolkit. No reply ever since. This is getting frustrating...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] markp99:
JazzMozz,

I think mskip is out of commission. A few months back, I had a simple question that went many weeks without response - to get the code for my new device - could have been resolved with a simple email reply from Mark, but needed to make a formal complaint to PayPal to get my $6 back. I was able to re-purchase immediately and the code was received (automatic response, I presume).

Since then, however, I have stopped using the tool completely as there appear to be ZERO updates reflecting the normal monthly Pixel 2XL release activity. I've moved on to more manual means to keep my device up to date and rooted.

I think Mark is done. Hoping a happy retirement vs health issues. A simple email/response would really clarify and avoid confusion for users and future potential purchasers.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
I couldn't agree more. A simple message out of courtesy to the users (most of them have also supported the development by buying a license) is not too much asked in my opinion. It is all a bit disrespectful. Seems that I have to turn to more manual means too. Any tips for good places to start?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] markp99:
For me, I found some (multiple) good references to perform all the tasks I need to keep up with the OTAs, Version Updates and Magisk root, etc.

I've created a handy .TXT file that lists the various tasks/steps for easy reference, so I don;t need to keep reinventing the wheel each month.

I suppose the net result is I am more independent of all-in-one utilities like that provided by mskip.

Good luck!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
Do you mind sharing? [emoji16]
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hanschke:
TWRP cannot be flashed with android p. The file will not be copied :(