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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chris11882:
I'm on Sprint and still haven't got it. Been spamming the "check for update" button all day.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bryantjopplin:
Actual 60mb ota file

https://ota.googlezip.net/packages/.../1e06a5ce0e2dae7adfc342ee57586a0229ec89e8.zip
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrimage:
When I remove the -w it still wipe my data off phone, should I remove from there all across?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] infamous84:
there should only be one instance of this, towards the bottom of the paragraph "-w update" . are you saving the text file after making the change?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NOSTALGIA:
i have been doing a research on this, especially on nexus 6p's not getting security patches for september october and even android o. and most of the cases ive worked with has a t-mobile carrier on it. even on metro pcs but under a t-mobile tower, straighttalk with t-mobile connection, same. it seems to be an issue with t-mobile not pushing those updates to users
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stuff:
My sideload is telling me:

connecting...

falling back to older sideload method...

terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::bad_alloc'

what(): std::bad_alloc

Had this issue on two separate machines.

Guess I'll have to flash the factory image, ugh. OTA no good on my phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jt3:
That really sounds like your ADB is out of date. Make sure you have the latest version.

By the way, for those who downloaded this update primarily to get the KRACK fix: Apparently, this update doesn't actually include the KRACK fix. That only comes with builds dated on or after Nov. 6, whereas these are dated Nov. 5. (Source: Android Police.)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stuff:
Nah both my laptop and my desktop had no adb prior to this. Downloaded it directly from the google developer website.

I actually fixed it by pressing some combination of vol up and vol down and power to get the regular recovery options screen. From there, it says "apply from adb sideload" which seemed too work.

Couldn't tell you what the actual issue was though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shizat63:
Rooted AT&T. No details. Is there an install log?

EDIT - Sideload came back with this:

Error applying update: 20 (ErrorCode: :kDownloadStateInitializationError) E:Error in /sideload/package.zip (Status 1)​
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Lambetts:
It's been released. Was hoping for the camera video audio to be fixed but, nope.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] surge27:
so, downloaded latest android sdk platform tools, confirmed it's the latest, was able to get my pc to recognize my phone, adb reboot recovery, but.....when doing adb sideload the ota....gets stuck at connecting??? Anyone experiencing this as well?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KennyG123:
I followed instructions and the EMR installed and works perfectly on my Google bought phone on FI. Took like 10 minutes to install though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] surge27:
Did you get log on the screen during install or did it just say 'connecting' for 10 minutes than completed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KennyG123:
Progress shown on computer of sending update in percentage. On phone It said something about receiving...then after about 3-4 minutes it said on the phone "performing step 1/2" then about 3 more minutes it went to Step 2/2. Then back to recovery when completed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwburns32:
Bluetooth seems worse? My Bluetooth is flawless never seen a phone pair and connect so fast. I was rapidly connecting to 3 different speakers the other night. I was impressed.

The nav bar definitely fades in settings.

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The update button worked just fine and that is because the update was rolled to my device. If the update hasn't been rolled to your device, the button will appear to not work....although it has been almost 48 hours I'd imagine every device should have it rolled to then by now. Maybe check again this morning?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rivera02:
Still nothing this morning on mine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KennyG123:
Google reports it will take a week to reach all devices as it is being rolled out in batches.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldOfJohnboy:
I believe the reference was that those of us that are "jumping the gun" and manually checking for the update should trigger a bypass of the rollout schedule and get it on demand immediately.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.an...droid-updates-actually-checks-updates-now?amp
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
It's too bad that the check button doesn't work... Still no OTA here. Google bought phone on Verizon. I really need the Bluetooth fix. Sick of having to toggle the phone piece off and on in my car.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stuff:
Yeah no idea why, but applying the update manually couldn't be any easier now.

Download your respective ota file from here: https://developers.google.com/android/ota

Download the adb tools from here (only 8MB): https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html

Extract adb to your pc. I'm gonna assume Windows.

Open cmd prompt.

Type in command prompt: cd <path> where path is where you extracted the platform-tools. I extracted it to my desktop for quick access.

Then type adb reboot recovery

After reboots, adb sideload ota.zip where ota.zip is what you downloaded.

Should work perfectly and takes like 2-3 mins.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xlr8shun:
i'll post this over here in this thread also..

OTA Updates still subject to Carrier approval:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/7bfkdr/psa_pixelnexus_updates_can_still_be_subject_to/

i dont know about you all, but i got tired of waiting on TMobile to approve it and just sideloaded the OTA. the same place you can download the OTA google also tells you how to sideload and update.. cant get much easier, and absolutely quicker than mashing "check for update" all day...

google dev ota link: https://developers.google.com/android/ota
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
Yeah, I was going to give it until today before I did that. Of course I forgot my cable at home to do it lol... No biggie. Thanks though!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrasLOHF:
I got tired of waiting and sideloaded the non Verizon version on Project Fi. No issues to report.

Easy peasy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwburns32:
Well this explains why people are seeming to think their update button doesn't work. Also explains why some have received and others haven't. Thanks.

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Alright, it has been noted a handful of times now.....the OTAs are being ROLLED out to devices in batches. It sounds like someone just confirmed on this thread that this could take a week. It also sounds like they are subject to carrier approval, Tmo has yet to approve, I'm here on ATT and got mine 2 days ago. Not sure on Verizon but there are two variables here.....carrier approval and then did your batch receive update yet.

Your button works, there's just no OTA available for your device just yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stuff:
Which is weird. There was a recent article that said if your device isn't enrolled but you hit the check button, you become enrolled and then are provided it. Guess that isn't implemented yet or something.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jsarino:
So, my P2XL arrived yesterday, and as I was setting up, the November update popped up. I then downloaded it, and it was ready to install. I then put in my SIM (AT&T), and it disappeared! I tried to check for an update, nothing. Took out the SIM, rebooted, nothing. Now, this is a Verizon version, so if I port the number over to them, does that make a difference?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmarden:
Part of the reason I am hesitant to sideload is the whole unknown EMR thing. I am also a little unclear if I want the Verizon version or not (non-Verizon version of the P2XL, but on the Verizon network).

Since I am not in a huge rush, I guess I am ok waiting versus guessing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwburns32:
You won't been provided the update if the carrier hasn't approved it and/or if it has not been rolled to your phone. I don't think enrolling will automatically provide you the update...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] trev23sks:
I got the OTA the very first day it was realeased and I bought the phone from Verizon
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KennyG123:
EMR is speculated to be Early Maintenance Release and actually is attached to both the Verizon and unlocked versions. The non-Verizon version is for...yup....all non-Verizon phones. The EMR was added because it is not the security update yet to fix KRACK vulnerability. We will be getting another update soon supposedly.

https://www.androidauthority.com/november-2017-android-security-patch-pixel-nexus-812811/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmarden:
People are just guessing about the EMR notes, really. Could be right, but as far as I have seen... no one with any way of knowing has commented.

The Verizon thing is still unclear based on the tags for prior devices. Is it for Verizon-network phones (locked and unlocked) or just Verizon/Locked phones.

The second part (Vz thing) is probably not that important and if I had to GUESS, it's probably more about like... voicemail or something as it has been on some other devices.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] akenis:
Interesting. I can't seem to find the page that lists carrier association.

I was thinking about sideload or putting a Fi Sim in to get OTA. But this guy's advice is to wait because there may be a carrier specific version!

But for MOST users, I recommend waiting the additional days or weeks for the update just in case there was a carrier-specific firmware, or carrier-specific bug fix that was needed
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pecata:
If you download the OTA from the Google's page and intall it in recovery mode by selecting apply update from sd card - would that work?

Answered my own question - nope! It says it cannot mount SD card...allllriiight.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iceman4357:
Dont know that anyone has tried that honestly. Everyone I have seen, including myself, sideloaded with ADB. Do you not have access to a computer to sideload?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pecata:
I have used this in the past...long time ago- it looks like the device needs an actual SD card to work.

I will have to wait and do it after work at home... I don't have admin rights on PC at work :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
I think I know what your problem is and how to fix it. Are you by any chance using a USB Type C to Type C cable? Try using a Type C to Type A cable. I was having the same issue with my Dell XPS13. I was getting frustrated. I switched out the cable and everything went smoothly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] akenis:
There's nothing to connect to in straight recovery (dead Android). Hit power and tap volume up and select adb sideload. Then check connection with ADB devices command. Then run the adb sideload command from PC.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
OK... In my experience, the Type C to Type C cable is what kept it from connecting. ADB couldn't send the file. Switched the cable and all is well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
Finally said screw it and sideloaded. Took all of 5 minutes. Not sure why I waited? First time doing that since we could just drop the zip on a micro SD card and do it straight from the phone. Anyway, hope BT is better. That's getting annoying.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bturkel:
On Google Variant with Verizon - why am I not getting OTA?Till on Sept 5th security Update
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmacarth:
Sorry for the amateur questions but the following guide shows several more steps to side load including unlocking the bootloader which it says will erase all data. Is that step not necessary?

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tigerstown:
I don't believe if you get the phone from Google store your carrier is involved at all. Cause my OG Pixel is a WiFi device and still gets OTA's so what carrier is approving that...no carrier is and I get the OTA. Only carrier branded devices get sent to carrier and then carrier pushes them out. Never have I heard of a device bought from Google or say HTC unlocked edition waiting on a carrier I'm not buying it sorry.

Just like I used to full convert my Tmobile HTC devices to HTC Dev unlocked then I would get updates from HTC and not have to wait on TMobile update.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kallell:
Anyone have an issue going from 8.1 to this updated 8.0 version? Anything additional that needs to be flashed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tigerstown:
from TMobile and Google site says the same thing as it is right in line with what I was saying hopefully this helps
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Sounds good, but I haven't received mine yet from Google! :eek: I know I can sideload anytime before Xmas! :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stuff:
No bootloader unlocking necessary to sideload this ota.

The link you provided is for a lot more. You'll be setting up your device to be rooted, which needs an unlocked bootloader.

This is basically applying the same thing that Google would've applied if you got the notification on your phone. Only, you're doing it yourself since you (like me) can't wait for the ota notification to pop up :P
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dberthia:
It doesn't matter if you bought the phone directly from the store or if you take the update over wifi or carrier data. Carriers can still be involved in the process. This link was posted earlier in the thread, but I'll post it again. Explains in detail the whole, convoluted mess:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/7bfkdr/psa_pixelnexus_updates_can_still_be_subject_to/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stuff:
As far as I understand, you cannot go from 8.1 (which is a beta/release candidate) to 8.0 without wiping your entire device.

Since this ota is for 8.0, it cannot be applied to the 8.1 beta program.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] js042507:
Excuse me if I understood your remark incorrectly, but how did you update from your phone?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
I didn't, you read that wrong. Once upon a time, when phones had SD cards, you could drop a factory zip on it and run it from recovery. I sideloaded via adb this time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] js042507:
Ah. I see. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] The Professor:
My sideload appears to be stuck at verifying for the last half hour or so, which is a significant departure from the 2-3 minutes I've seen through the thread. Anybody have ideas, or care to explain how I can safely back out of it?

\\Edit: eventually just pulled the plug, it aborted everything and rebooted fine. I'll try again later, maybe adb is out of date.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmacarth:
Got it installed, thanks for the help! Wow colors are much snappier, now i'm off to test BT.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] erojas388:
Same thing here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Combonary:
Got stuck there as well, my Dell XPS 15 seems to mess up sometimes when I use the type c port. I switched the cable to a regular type A and used the regular USB port. Now it’s installing the update
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
Yup. This is the same thing I experienced on my XPS13.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jawmail:
Mine did that when I used USB C to C cable, switched to A to C cable and it immediately worked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] erojas388:
Ok finally got it working. It wasn't installing via my usb 3.0 port so I connected the phone through the 2.0 port and it worked perfect. Now using the update with t-mobile. Im liking the nav bar fade but I'm going to have to get used to the saturated mode it seems very bright. Going to test Bluetooth in my car tomorrow.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] surge27:
You sir are a winner in my book. Wouldn't have guessed NOT using the included cable would be an issue but used USB to c cable did the trick, thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonyTekInsights:
Hey guys, I created this step by step guide on how to sideload the update, in case someone didn't want to wait for the OTA. I assume the viewer knows nothing about recovery mode, adb, etc and doesn't want to know, just wants the update apply to the phone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTfgOeNfQqE
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cowbell_Guy:
Okay, so just to confirm. Have a unlocked phone from the Google Play Store. However I I am on the Verizon network. Essentially from what you guys are saying it shouldn't matter which of the files I download? Some people think that the Verizon version gives better service?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] erojas388:
Thank you for that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hollowlog:
No problem! Glad you got it fixed
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carlos_polanco:
Pixel 2 XL from Google using tmobile... Still nothing, nada. No update...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jclp:
Just like you, Unlocked Pixel 2 xl on tmobile network and I have not received the update yet. We have to wait and see when it arrives.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carlos_polanco:
I know I can sideload it but for a new $900 device I'm expecting a better service from Google :/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CarpathianSS:
I sideloaded my wife an I's pixels which are on project fi. I then went to work and noticed that I had no cellular data. When connected to wifi I was showing that I had cellular data. A quick call to google and some troubleshooting steps to force a new network. Three choices were as follows

*#*#FIINFO#*#*	Same as *#*#344636#*#* — Shows the current network info.

*#*#FITMO#*#*	Same as *#*#34866#*#* — Switches to T-Mobile

*#*#FISPR#*#*	Same as *#*#34777#*#* — Switches to Sprint

*#*#FIUSC#*#*	Same as *#*#34872#*#* — Switches to USCC (US Cellular).

Anyone else have these issues? I confirmed when I got home that I did sideload the correct version. I had to switch from t-mobile to sprint to regain service. Not sure if am currently running on the best network for me as project fi app ran a network configuration and previously determined that t-mobile was best for my area.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ikithme:
Started sideloading the update its taking forever to verify the update :\.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] erojas388:
If it doesn't get past that screen try switching to another usb port that worked for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ikithme:
Might have to buy some USB to USB-C cables :\ didn't want to as everything else has worked with ADB via USB-C, laptop only has 1 USB-C port.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
there are two versions of every update for the Pixel 2 XL. One is a universal build, the other is a Verizon build. I'm not exactly sure, but I think taking an OTA while on Verizon or sideloading the Verizon build MAY permanently lock your bootloader.

To be safe, I'd say flash the universal build. The universal build supports all the radios the Pixel 2 XL was built for, including Verizon, so it should work just as well as the Verizon build.

Edit: Then again, this guy says that a Verizon OTA didn't lock his Google Store Pixel XL. He is talking about the original Pixel XL though. It's also possible that Verizon could be tougher on the Pixel 2s. I would say be safe and use the universal build.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b1976:
Has anyone in Australia gotten the November security update yet?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] natho:
i'm on telstra, and i haven't received it yet.

i just bit the bullet and sideloaded the update - all seems OK, including VoLTE still working.

i wonder what customisations the telstra build has? i find this annoying, i don't remember having carriers hold up nexus/pixel updates since the galaxy nexus!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b1976:
I got mine through Telstra yesterday, but it's got a Vodafone sim in it currently.

Went into a store today to quiz them on it and they said that they don't handle the updates, google does.

Maybe Australia is down the list for the batch release?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] civiksi:
I'm on Verizon with an unlocked version and I have nothing either if it make you feel any better.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jasonfreeland:
I took the plunge and sideloaded the OTA, but ran into something weird. Is it normal for it to say "failed to read command: no error" and stop at 94%, while sideloading? My phone shows the November 5th security level so I'm assuming it worked anyway. It showed 2 of 2 functions done after the error and rebooted just fine.

Edit: The checksum for the file, was good also.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kallell:
Thanks.

I just kind of want to get those new updates, as I'm unsure of when beta people will get the next set of updates. Kind of annoying being in the beta program you are behind now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Perry977:
I am in verizon..got the ota last night
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] weaver11b:
Verizon p2xl here; been doing that since the update has been out...still nothing. Thinking of just downloading the OTA from google and sideloading it. Just lazy i guess.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jbarcus81:
Interesting situation here... Was on 8.1 ... Went back to 8.0 to get this OTA... Got the OTA.. now my phone is behaving badly. Fingerprint sensor is very delayed... Noticing applications loading slow and overall system lag.. not sure if I did something wrong during the bootloader unlock to install the 8.0 system image.... Relocking the bootloader... Something happened... Also, I reenlisted in the beta program and it won't even pick it up checking for updates.. am I not fully locked or what's happened?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Terash Cas:
Project Fi user 2 XL finally updated for me
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Superdad_98:
Lucky you, nothing yet even pressing check for update multiple times, were you on T-Mobile or Sprint?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amaddux:
Updated, and had no luck with the meta data over Bluetooth in my BMW. Deleted the phone from the car, and the car from the phone, restarted both and reconnected. It has been flawless since.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b1976:
Is sideloading the OTA the same as downloading an APK file and installing?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Terash Cas:
Currently Tmobile
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HankStorm:
Not at all.

https://www.androidcentral.com/how-manually-upgrade-pixel-nexus-android-beta#ota
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jayr04:
On TMo and still no update
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] carlos_polanco:
I got tired waiting for Google and flashed the OTA... I dunt regret, I like the saturated color option :)