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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Gotta stop being so swipe happy bruh??

But glad your up and running again :good:

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Somebody's gotta stay sane to keep us nitwits in check! ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
I'm completely stuck. I have no 'flash-all' file.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
What? You got no dogs in the root and customizing hunt any longer?

I wish I had your discipline! I tried to remain determined to do the same when the 2 XL came out and it was months before any root, twrp, cust Roms were available. I was quite happy with locked stock..... but slowly the itch grew, and it consumed me, kept me awake at night...

But I was too weak and caved to the mounting pressure of the thrill of bricking my $900 device and losing all my data and backups because I'm an idiot and forgot to check a box or remove the -w!!! How can any mortal resist such temptations :p

Kudos to you achieving locked bootloader peace. I suppose one day I'll get there, but I'm not holding my breath :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Make sure you unzip the second image folder inside the first image folder.

And if this is for your 6P, you might want to either post this in the 6P Q&A or at least let everyone know you're running a 6P and trying to upgrade to 8x.

You'll likely get accurate help here because the 6P and 2 XL are pretty much the same process to upgrade.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] StormCell:
Yes, I need help for my Nexus 6P.

You lost me with the 2nd image folder. I'm not very good at this. It was dumb luck unlocking my bootloader and rooting in the first place. I'm trying on mac and windows. Everything says to run command flash=all but that is invalid command. ADB devices works fine. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Lol well said! Ended up selling my 2xl and bought a s10+. Got burnt out on flashing, modding, starting over (not every pixel is the same nor is the same pixel act the same month to month), been doing this since the Moto DX. It was fun and loved checking out all the work the devs put out, but it ended up taking a lot of my time away from other things I SHOULD be doing. The only thing I miss is root, and that's only because of not being able to use adaway, but there are a couple browsers out that help with that, but I haven't been able to fully adjust to them enough to leave Chrome all together. Pros and cons, but I'm content with my Sammy.

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You unzip the 1st folder and then unzip the one I side that 1st folder, inside the second one is where you find the flash-all ☺
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
When you unzip the factory image folder, there is a second factory image folder that also needs to be unzipped. The FLASH-ALL.BAT file is in there.

If you're on MAC, be sure to use the FLASH-ALL.SH file (verify this in the instruction on the 1st page of this thread as I'm not a MAC user) but the files ARE diff for mac and windows.

On WINDOWS use the FLASH-ALL.BAT file.

The first page of this thread has a multitude of flashing instructions that also include MAC. MOST people here are using windows machines, so I would start with that just for the knowledge pool here being a bit larger.

READ the ENTIRE guide FIRST all the way through BEFORE you start the process.

Make sure you understand each step BEFORE you start the process.

Any steps you're unsure of, ASK here BEFORE you start the process.

Make sure you have multiple USB cables (2.0 and 3.0)

Make sure your SDK toolkit is up to date (follow link in guide to be sure)

Make sure all your files are where they need to be (either on the PC in the PLATFORM TOOLS folder AND on your 6Ps internal storage) *** AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE ALL "angler" for Nexus 6P" FILES*** all guide links are to 2 XL (Taimen) files (see the Excellent 6P Resource link in my sig)

The guide is pretty much step by step, and should be clear enough for newer users like yourself. If after reading it through a few times you still have questions, ASK them FIRST before you start the process.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I'm hearing the 10+ is a B-E-A-S-T!

Wait a minute...... If you sold your 2 XL, why you trolling our thread??????

STRANGER DANGER! STRANGER DANGER!

:p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] srqrob:
With any luck, by then there will be a 12-step program for this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
I still remember a few things about this kind of stuff, if I can help..

I will, but if I don't have a clue... I will just lurk in the shadow's and watch the pros handle it all ? ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
I know I'm late to this, but yeah! It'll be great to see all of you on the P4XL forum! On top of all of you/us being so responsive and on top of things here for the taimen, it'd be so great to continue that awesome tradition onto the P4XL!

You have to admit, you and those of you who frequent the taimen forum could tell that, with the Pixel 3 (and even 3a!) coming out and our taimen being around 2 years old already, and the usual "update your platform tools, don't use usb-c to usb-c if you can help it, try different cords and different ports, remove screen locks and modules before anything, etc...." finally getting around enough that it doesn't have to be reiterated constantly, that you could tell our little forum here dying down considerably; at least before all the "fun" of Android Q/10 releasing and going out live -- now I see it lighting up again, at least for the brief moment for now...

So it'll (be at the very least) fun to see us all at the "lit up" P4XL forum...!

I'm already planning on doing the same...I have Pixel related news on my google feed since the Pixel 2 was new, and every single time there's a Pixel release (even our taimens), there is always a torrent of bugs and glitches (aka "growing pains" :p) and then $200-$300 off only a couple months after release and the feed is bombarded with warnings never to buy a Pixel at launch... But damn I'm wearing my gf's ear off complaining how much I can't wait for it and to have it though...!

So, with that, here's to a Pixel 4 XL with no issues at launch or with rooting!:good::highfive: I'll see you there!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
You make great points about rooting and taking time away. I'm in the middle of adoption for a 3-year-old and I'm getting the GP4 but doubt I will root it. I took a step away from rooting years ago and recently came back to it the GP2XL, but it is time-consuming. I think Google does a decent job of having somewhat unbloated software so I have no problems being unrooted. I'll always keep my GP2XL as a backup device...rooted that is...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
I had to flash TWRP 3 times to get it on my GP2XL. Is this normal? I've never had that happen before.

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So I'm finding that I can't seem to get into TWRP on my device. I flashed it using instructions from OP <fastboot boot (path to twrp image)> and it puts me into recovery, but I can't actually flash into recovery from my phone using the Vol down=Power buttons or using a Quick Reboot app. It just takes to the dead robot screen with no text on that screen. I do have the installer zip on the root of my storage. Maybe I'm forgetting something?

Also, I find that Magisk messes with my camera, the photos I take are not saved. I had to uninstall Magisk for my camera to work. I am using the latest version of Magisk 19.3 and I'm using TWRP 3.3.0-0. I can't think of what I'm doing wrong.

Edit: I took the 10.0.0 (QP1A.190711.020, Sep 2019) factory image instead of the 10.0.0 (QP1A.190711.019, Sep 2019). I'm not sure if there is a difference.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
The factory image version .20 is fine. When you fastbooted into twrp, did you flash the twrp 3.3.0-0 image (not zip) to the recovery ramdisk partition?? If not, then that's why you have to keep fastbooting into twrp. As far as your camera goes, I have no idea. Mine is working fine on magisk 19.3.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] johnlgalt:
If by fam you mean P2{XL} users, count me in. If by fam you mean something else (like XDA contributors / mods / etc) well, then I'll have mine and still be outside looking in :p

I got in early, but not launch day - and honestly I've forgotten if I had any issues or not....

Lol! I lasted almost 14 months on a locked BL on my Taimen - I have a sneaky suspicion that my next device ain't gonna last that long (without being rooted), though.

I hear ya. I started with Sholes. Full on manual root, before Pete Alfonso's method came out. Crackflasher a lot, trying ROMs left and right (that same Sholes is still with me, and until a few months ago, had CM7 on it still working (somewhat). The Targa (BIONIC) was also fun - even purposefully soft-bricked it in order to prove a point to a guy on here who kept making statements that were either asinine or just flat-out incorrect. I also still have that Targa, and another one that a friend sent to me (brand new in a box!!!) in order to see if I could get LineageOS onto it - sadly, no, the BLs were never unlocked by a 3rd party when purchased from VZW. Shamu was a lot more fun, though, and honestly, I still love the feel of that device in my hand. The curved back plus the overall width was great, and the stereo front-facing speakers (learned my lesson on not specifying front-facing when referring to stereo speakers) were a blast - as was the hoopla I ran into trying to get the one I bought directly from Motorola activated on VZW (that took almost 3 months).

I calmed a bit down after getting Shamu, and really calmed down with this Taimen (I've never thrown an alternate kernel on it, much less any sort of non-stock ROM). I doubt I can afford 2 P4XLs, one ot play with and one to use as a daily driver, but if I could, I would.....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
I think I got it figured regarding TWRP. I still can't figure out the Magisk thingy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Did you flash the twrp 3.3.0-0 image after you fastbooted into twrp? Have you also tried clearing camera app cache and data?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
Ok, I'm good on the TWRP, it's working great now. As far as the camera is concerned I think it is the Elemental Kernel that is giving me fits. I tried flashing Magisk then reboot and test camera, all worked well. then I flashed Elemental (but I OC'd) and the camera isn't working anymore. I'm going to try flashing without Overclock and see if that helps. Will report...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I too use Ex kernel, but with stock settings. No OC.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] loadie:
Just jumping in with my two cents.. I use [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] elemental kernal as well. It has always been rock solid without exception. But, one of the only things I change is swipe to wake, I don't change over/underclocking because I have never found any benefit.

I only "fastboot boot" TWRP as needed. No idea if it makes any difference, but that's what I've been doing since march or April . Camara works fine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
By fam I meant all us regulars in the 2 XL forums. I ain't no Moderator only snob :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
yeah man I know I'm not in here a lot, but I was like, "am I part of the Fam" lol

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Ok so after installing the Kernel and OCing, my cam didn't work. So I re-flashed the kernel to default and the cam still doesn't work. Going to run flash-all.bat for factory image, install twrp/magisk/and fresh install of kernel no OC and see if that works..

Will report...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I have a lot of respect for members who take the time to help others with their devices, even moreso for those who help out on a regular basis.

But really, the fam is ALL of us 2 XL regulars.

All of us who spend time in the threads, either learning, helping, trying new things, complaining about lack of features, making fun of each others avatars, and usernames.

Especially when you get a thread like this that was started by the OP with the premise that "off-topic" is welcomed so long as it didn't get out of hand or get ugly. OPs welcoming OT in a non-development thread is totally permitted on Xda.

So yeah, you is part of da fams :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Here...here! My brother from another mother! :cool::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
Now I'm blushing :o

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Ok so I can confirm that it is the elemental X Kernel that is giving my camera fits. It is just not working with A10 well for me. So I'll run flash-all.bat again and reflash the TWRP/Magisk and I should be good to go. Who needs a kernel anyway huh???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Please make sure you bring this up to flar2 in his thread.

IF it is in fact a kernel issue (which would really surprise me as flar2's work is usually very reliable and issue free) please post your findings in the EX thread so it can be vetted and troubleshot.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Again...did you clear camera app cache/data while on Ex kernel with standard settings? Ex and my camera work fine together.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
I will for sure. So what I did was CMD and ran flash-all. Once that was done I got back into bootloader and flashed TWRP (btw [MENTION=3730810]Badger50[/MENTION] it was my stupidity for the reason I couldn't get TWRP to work, but I got it now). Once I confirmed TWRP was working and the camera worked with it, I went to recovery and flashed Magisk. Once I confirmed that worked and the camera was working I went back into recovery and flashed Elemental X kernel and left everything stock (maybe I don't have the latest version of the kernel???) and the camera wouldn't save pics. It will take pics, but they do not get saved.

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Yes several times I cleared the cache. I even tried clearing the data from the camera. No luck.

Edit: I see that I am running an older version of Elemental. I'm going to DL the latest and give it a shot before I post of his thread about this issue.

Edit: My PC won't let me DL ElementalX-P2-2.0. It says it detected a virus (Trojan). Anyone get this message?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
No wonder. Your using a pie kernel. Update from the EXKM app, or you can use mine.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JpDndndQNBCr90P177RJA87ERTR5nEd/view?usp=drivesdk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
Ok, ty for the link. I got it and installed. I wasn't prompted to mess with any settings like I was in Pie version. Is that normal?

Edit: Also, after I flash the Elemental zip file it says:

Done!

Updating partition details...

Failed to mount '/vendor' (Invalid argument)

...done

I'm guessing it is an A10 thing?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
That's normal if you use the express zip that Flar2 provides through his EXKM app. Which is what I gave you :good:

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That's a twrp thing. But it still works :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
All is well with my phone. Thanks again for your help guys!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Superschmiddi:
Hey guys, Im a bit late with Android 10, just a question. Can I follow my previous routine on updating the monthly patches for upgrading to Android 10 without any problems?

I always download the

factory image

flash without -w flag

boot into twrp.img

flash Magisk

install MagiskManager

and thats done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yep. That's pretty much the same routine I use. Just an FYI though, twrp is a bit wonky atm. It'll work for flashing kernels and magisk, but it'll likely throw mounting errors at you after flashing :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Superschmiddi:
Thanks, but I dont have to be scared or need something else to do while flashing magisk? Just following my routine and ignoring the mentioned errors?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Nothing to be worried about. Personally, I just ignored the errors and flashed each of my zips twice just for the heck of it to see if the errors would subside. But, alas, they persisted, however, everything still flashed fine :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
Also, if you're using ElementalX kernel, make sure you have the latest version for A10 so you don't end up looking like an idiot like I did :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] johnlgalt:
Dude - no worries - it's what we're all here for - to learn. Mistakes happen - we're human. But you were astute enough to realize that it could, in fact, be an older kernel. Which means your troubleshooting fu is getting better.

Which points to the fact that your goal has been accomplished - you're learning.

Well done!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
So i decided to flash A10 factory image.

I'm going to do full wipe. After I'll fastboot images as described in this post. Also I'm going to flash latest Magisk 19.3, TWRP 3.3 and ElementalX 2.20. So the question is will all that work (root, kernel, recovery etc)? If not, can anyone please guide me to updated info if available. It's more than a year i didn't flash new OS. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
That should work fine. However, you'll need Ex kernel version 3.05 for Q :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Thanks! So I can flash it only via EXKM App?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Or you can download the zip and flash it in twrp.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Can you please share a link? I haven't found it in thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Here ya go :good:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JpDndndQNBCr90P177RJA87ERTR5nEd/view?usp=drivesdk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Superschmiddi:
Update to Android 10 and flashing Magisk 19.4 worked like every monthly update. There were two errors while flashing the .zip's in TWRP like Badger50 said, but no problem.

I dont feel a real difference, just see the other look of the top bar and a useful permission manager. I'm curious if GPay will work in shops :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
So I successfully updated to 10) the only thing I don't like is horizontal recent apps menu, vertical version was more comfortable for me. Is there a way to turn back to it?

Also before when I long press recent apps button multi-app turned on, now not.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Not until the Quickswitch Magisk module is updated for Android 10. I received script errors trying to use it so I removed it. Whether Quickswitch sees an update however depends on whether vertical recents is still part of the Android 10 source code.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
For those of you who plan on moving to the Google Pixel 4/ XL are you going to be keeping your Google Pixel 2XL devices? I know I am.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I've historically kept my previous device as a backup.

So when I get the 4 XL, the 2 XL will become the backup.

My current backup 6P will go on swappa or donated to a group that refurbs smartphones for military personnel overseas who need a replacement for their damaged, or lost phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
Do you have link to the group? I have a few phones that are in great shape.

Thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/

This org does two things with the donated phones;

1) sells them and turns the proceeds into calling cards

2) puts a smartphone in the hand of those deployed without a device for whatever reason

Thanks for your support of our troops overseas!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Awesome idea brother! Thanks for the tip and link. I've got 3 phones to send them :good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] johnlgalt:
I have only a few old phones:

1 Sholes, 2 Targas, 1 Shamu, and 1 (soon to be old) Taimen, when I get my Flame (Angelfish). 33 Days, if the suspected release date is correct.

That organization sounds like it is a more than worthy new home for all these except the Taimen - I need 1 backup for all the shi...stuff I do to my devices....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Digital DJ:
I have a Motorola x pure that's in great shape, but it is rooted, but for some reason I cannot wipe it. I've tried several times to factory reset it so I could get rid of it but the factory reset fails every single time. I would love to donate it as I am a former Marine and I understand the needs of military personnel, but I cannot figure out what in the heck is going on with that phone. maybe down the road one of you guys could help me figure that out? I would love to donate it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhd:
Thank you for the link. Will definitely be sending over a few phones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] johnlgalt:
Can you just flash a stock system image to it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techinv:
So I did just this last night (with the exception of ElemX) and am happy to report that all is working well. Was able to restore apps and data through TiBu and call history / text msgs with SMS Backup & Restore. On that last bit, which has given me some trouble in the past, complete call history and texts were restored however I could not see any text messages until I sent a new text message in an existing thread (don't think I've seen that before). I've not tried GPay yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bose301s:
So I flashed A10 and set my phone up and then flashed TWRP but it wouldn't decrypt, I'm wondering if this is a known issue or if I did something wrong. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techinv:
Which version of TWRP did you use? Version 3.3 seems to be working for most people (including me).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bose301s:
Trying 3.3, boot into TWRP using the .img file, put in my PIN and says it can't decrypt.

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I will say this was a replacement device from Google for a broken device, I never actually set it up with A9 other than to get into the developer options to enable bootloader unlock. Once I did that I unlocked the bootloader without unlocking critical and installed the A10 system image. Wonder of that could be it, since it was not upgraded with a password to A10 but a completely clean install.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
Tons of talk about needing to remove pin before rebooting into twrp around lately. That's my vote. I have some it in the past with zero issues. Once back into system just set your security again and Pay never *****es.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
+1 :good: