yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vibrantliker:
Thanks! Can you recommended a kernel?

Also, do you why it boots to that mount screen?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] force70:
Ive always liked elemental myself, ran it on my nexus 6 and 6P.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=74840565

Not sure about the why for the mount screen sorry.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Like force70 said, it's a stock kernel thing. If you want to run the stock kernel, then you may want to try disabling your fingerprint/pin/password lock screen security. Then try booting into TWRP a couple times and see if it works. Then add your FP/pin/password back in. However, using custom kernel is a much easier fix :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vibrantliker:
This happened to me once before and I don't remember how I fixed it but my files show in recovery like in the attachment.

How do I fix this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Oh dude, that's wild! :eek: Have you tried fastbooting the stock boot.img then let the phone boot up. Then go back to fastboot mode and fastboot the twrp.img, then see what happens? If it works, then flash the twrp.zip, custom kernel(if you use one) then the magisk zip.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vibrantliker:
I think I need to decrypt something.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Did it do the same think?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bigv5150:
I had this happen as well and figured out is when I bypassed the security log in. I had a pattern lock and dismissed it and my files all looked like that. After I used the pattern to unlock the files were all normal.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Just thought I would leave this here for folks to ponder... after updating to January my TWRP (both booting from fastboot or installed zip) takes like 2 minutes to fully boot. It just sits on the splash screen for a long time before it finally shows the menu and functions as it should.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Yeah, I've noticed that too as of late. May try a clean wipe and flash the January update again to see if that helps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vibrantliker:
I removed my fingerprints and then it displayed normally.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sharkie405:
When flashing multiple zips in one session, the progress bar moves faster and faster with each flash, regardless of the time that may be set in any of the updater scripts. Does anybody know why this happens? Is it a bug in this version, or has it always been this way?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] elliwigy:
eh.. visual bug at most.. also, the progress bar/flashing isnt set by any timers in any scripts.. unless of course they added waits which dunno y one would do that lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sharkie405:
Yes, you can set the amount of time it takes for the progress bar to completely fill up via the updater-script. Even if there are no waits added to the updater-script, it may just be a long complicated script. I, for one, like when the progress bar accurately reflects the amount of time left in a given flash.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Samuel Holland:
I was wondering if this was not normal? I've never successfully had my files show unless I disabled screen lock before booting into recovery. I've formatted three times and I think I've tried everything. I were just wondering, this is the case for everybody, right,? That if screen lock is set, twrp can't decrypt correct? Edit- I see I shouldn't have to disable security. Thanks y'all. I'm gonna try flashing twrp.img, see if that works, and then going through the steps. I was wondering and I even made a couple extra wipes/formats trying to confirm. Much appreciation to everybody.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] elliwigy:
i always have my pin n fingerprint set up.. most the tine i just boot to twrp tho
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] inffy:
Not normal. The newest TWRP should be able to decrypt your data even with lockscreen security set up.

Actually I had that problem with my first Pixel 2 XL that whatever i did TWRP wasn't able to decrypt my data. I exchanged it to a new one which works. I actually talked about this with Dees_troy and he said he has never seen anything like this. My problem was that my P2XL wasn't using Weave but older secdis which the old Pixel series use.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vibrantliker:
I found out it happens when fingerprint and pin are set up. I was getting a password prompt in TWRP that I never saw before (never used fingerprint/pin before) and I was trying to bypass it and hence, how my files were looking. I tried to enter the pin I use for the phone and it worked in twrp. Then everything went back to normal. I never realized that TWRP synced with the phone this way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Samuel Holland:
Many thanks to everybody.

I'm gonna try and factory reset from the settings and see if that helps since I usually do that adb or recovery and my pass/E-mail is required to unlock phone. I read in the opo thread that might help since with no security set I have no problem but password or numbers, it hasn't been successful. I also read that a pattern lock on lockscreen is inputted in TWRP 1 to 3,4 to 6,7 to 9 for the dots left to right top to bottom.

edit- unfortunately it looks like for me the phone will not be able to decrypt unless the lockscreen, fingerprint, security is disabled. i restored the phone to factory default besides locking the bootloaders two locks and removed my account from the device to see if that might allow me to enter my four digit lock screen code when prompted in TWRP but it still could not decrypt. I was sure hoping I could get it to work. Thanks to [MENTION=251020]inffy[/MENTION] for pointing out my problem and thanks to [MENTION=912474]Dees_Troy[/MENTION] for getting this going.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jonesin:
In theory a factory firmware update should fix this because it updates the bootloader as well as all other firmware stacks, just a side note for others that might be experiencing this. So try to update to the latest patch level before throwing in the towel folks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] inffy:
It should but didn't do anything for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hermeticist:
Hey guys, what is the difference between the 3.1.1 beta 2 released November, and the more current 3.2.1.0 released in December?

I'm using 3.2.1.0 and have the no touch problem. I'm holding off on kernels until some more custom ROMs become available.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pkt_Lnt:
Scroll down to view the Changelog.

https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2xl.html
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hermeticist:
There is no change log for the December build. The last log is for November.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] inffy:
Its the top one

Ethan Yonker

2017-11-17T03:51:54Z

Fix touch on 2 XL taimen Change-Id: Ie15611be51360249866071e5b6173028a79c252d

If you check the build date of the beta is 16/11 and that change is made 17/11 which means that change is on the newest build
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Samuel Holland:
Just wanted to say thank you for commit. I've tried everything but a no-go with password enabled. I've wiped the entire device (more than a couple times) and applied latest update to both slots. I just wish I knew how I could fix my problem. Thankfully with no lockscreen security set twrp can decrypt my files. I just hate to get in a bind with lockscreen set and then have to start over. Again thanks, and I just wanted to see if anybody else might have suggestions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] XDA451:
Is it possible to install TWRP on my 2 XL? If so, how? Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D-m-x:
No, impossible task. Only thing you could do is to try and search for clues in the OP, maybe someone did it already successfully?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] force70:
What kind of question is that lol?

Why wouldn't it be possible?

There are a couple really good guides in the guides section (go figure)...go read up and get started.

Here check these out.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=74591706

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=74454340

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] XDA451:
:p I'm a noob! Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
Being a noob is something that happens to us all, but it shouldn't take long to move on from that status.

Whenever you're going to post in a thread, ALWAYS do these 3 things BEFORE you post:

1) check out the OP of that thread for instructions, FAQS, and help links

2) use the "search" function for the thread

3) read back a few pages to see if your issue has already been addressed
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] XDA451:
Thanks for the tips, I forgot about the search thread function :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] danielrod:
Anyone know how I can get the stock 8.1 boot.img?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mac796:
Download the factory image unzip it twice and take it out of there
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] danielrod:
Sorry i'm an idiot and I downloaded the OTA instead of the full factory images. Got it. The issue is now I'm getting this in fastboot

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.879s]

booting...

OKAY [ 0.000s]

finished. total time: 0.879s

any ideas on how to solve this without going back to stock?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] agtsoul:
If you are trying to set you boot to stock. Just place the boot.img into the platform tools folder. Open up a command prompt with the directory pointed towards the platform tools folder.

Type: adb reboot bootloader

Once you are at the bootloader screen type: fastboot flash boot boot.img

Then you are done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Spartan117H3:
I'm using recovery version 3.2.1.0 and sometimes I have this issue where if the screen turns off, I can't turn it back on. My computer still recognizes it as an adb device and I can do adb reboot. But otherwise I can't turn the screen back on. I have to hold the power button and reboot it. Any idea how to fix it? It doesn't happen every time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] UniX1rm:
Had the same issue. I also had the touch screen unresponsive with the Stock kernel. I just reflashed twrp. did the boot twrp img then flashed the zip again, then go to the settings >> screen timeout, and make it longer than the default. I am running the ex kernel. hope this helps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Spartan117H3:
I didn't have the touch screen issue cause I always used a custom kernel (I also use ex kernel now, used to use Flash Kernel). I tried reflashing twrp and twrp 3.1.1 beta 2 with a different timeout. Still the same problem, hitting the power button also makes it stay black. I checked my other Pixel 2 XL on 3.2.1.0 and that also has the same problem (I just forgot about it).
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] p70shooter:
If you search the thread you might find the answer, it has been mentioned a few times.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] madscribblerz:
Download the factory rom, extract it. Within will be another zip. Extract that and boot.img will be there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Spartan117H3:
I searched for "black" and "black screen" and the only post I saw was about Flashfire and it was irrelevant. If you're talking about the touch screen stuff, I did NOT have that issue at all, and that's what I see mentioned in previous posts. So what am I supposed to be looking for?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] elliwigy:
go into the settings and disable screen timeout.. problem solved
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Spartan117H3:
Just can't accidentally hit the power key or forget that I'm doing a backup or something and leave my phone off charger lol.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] elliwigy:
ur phone should be charged up well enough anyways before doing backups or flashing stuff in twrp lol i always watch my phone while in twrp, sometimes stuff will error and i want to see it and also start a flash over or w.e to not waste time..

but yea, avoid pressin power lol ive only got screen back on like maybe once n i dunno wat i even did lol.. other times i just let it sit for a while until i kno for sure its done doin w.e..

im sure dees will figure it out some point in time until then its pretty functional for me :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Spartan117H3:
Pushing the power button is more of an instinctive habit for me (I do it when I don't need to see the screen). But yeah it works fine. I rarely flash/backup stuff once I'm set up. Lol I like doing other stuff instead of waiting for backups to finish, although it has gotten faster with this phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sjpritch25:
I'm on the latest Google January image & flashed trwp. Now when I boot into twrp it just freezes. Touch isn't working. Nothing is working. It worked fine when flashing the zip during installation, but its not working afterwards
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jrbxx7:
Flash a custom kernel
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bryantjopplin:
That's weird. Mine is stock and works fine with newest twrp.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Samuel Holland:
Just an update on the can't decrypt with lockscreen security.

I wanted to make one final post for my issue. TWRP can only decrypt my data if I don't have a lockscreen set. While this is ok most of the time, It would not be good if I needed it in case of a bootloop or a problem unforseen or out of my hands. I just wanted to clarify that I actually tried w/ fingerprint & without; I also tried pin, pattern, & password. I also applied latest OTA & factory image on both slots. I also made sure anti-theft features were't enabled, (factory reset in recovery and must sign in owner's Google account to unlock phone & will show padlock in status_bar.)

Thanks for y'all's support; I guess I'm gonna call Google and just see if I can maybe exchange. It's ashame because I have no other issues what so ever at the time being, thankfully coming from Angler. I don't want to clutter the thread but just wanted to state the final result once I was absolutley for sure. for sure, & have tried and read everything I could find. I guess the encryption is like the old pixel like previously stated, and doesn't get updated with factory firmware or OTA. Thank you sincerly Xda community!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sjpritch25:
Do flash it via fastboot
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] elliwigy:
lol we were literally just talkin about that if u read a few recent comments...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] inffy:
I had the exactly same problem on my first unit. Nothing i did helped and if i had lockscreen security on TWRP wouldn't decrypt.

Talked to Dees_Troy about it and we found that my phone was using "secdis" as my security instead of "weave". So my P2XL was using security method/encrpytion from pixel xl

I chatted with google and got my phone replaced (although i had to complain about hte screen etc). Not sure how would it go if you mention about TWRP not working,
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jrbxx7:
Yes, if your twrp touch isnt responding.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Marvinpatel38:
I can't get my laptop to read phone's storage in TWRP. Can anyone recommend a fix?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Semtronix:
From the OP:

"MTP does not work in TWRP on the Pixel 2 and will not work until we have time to update the TWRP MTP implementation. You may still use adb to push and pull files."
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] alphamale:
I keep getting these errors while wiping. Is this normal?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TonikJDK:
There is no cache partition on Pixels. So TWRP is trying to erase in the old location. You don't clear it anymore except in settings...apps...for each individual app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hypnoticrobit:
twrp frozen after flashing zip

Twrp keeps freezing on me after I flash the zipfile. Any suggestions?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
After flashing which zip?

Let us know your current setup,

any mods you've added,

what files you're having issue with,

and what you are trying to accomplish.

It'll be much easier to help with more information.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hypnoticrobit:
Stock 8.1 Jan update

trying to flash RomAur_v1.0_Pixel 2 XL_AROMA

twrp worked when I flashed elemental x kernel first then flashing twrp zip but after flashing the rom, it seems to corrupt my phone and not boot
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
Are you following the install steps for THAT Rom?

HOW TO INSTALL THIS ROM :

1 - Stock 8.1 Jan.

2 - Installed TWRP

3 - Copy rom to sdcard

4 - Enter to recovery

5 - Make a backup

6 - DO NOT WIPE SYSTEM OR DATA

7 - Check if you are on slot_a

8 - Install Rom

9 - Reboot

10 - Enjoy

I'm not sure this is a TWRP issue...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gaeng4665:
What if one is on slot b? Does this make any difference?

How to restore a nandroid backup properly? Do i need to tell twrp on which slot to restore it, or do i restore it in both slots?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
I've yet to restore a nand so I'm not sure about the answer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Having restored a couple of backups, the slot makes no difference. Twrp will backup whatever active slot your on, and restore accordingly. When I did my restore, I went to TWRP advanced wipe, and wiped everything except internal storage and storage. Then restored boot, data, and system and let it boot up. It takes a while, and you may have to do a reboot, but it'll work.

Just for a little extra safety, when I make a backup, I uninstall all theme overlays, and remove fingerprint/pin/password lock screen security. Probably overkill, but it has never failed me on my 6p or P2XL :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
I'll second this entire post... looks like I'm not the only one who brought some 6p juice along... I still am running that phone on FI. LOL
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
Dude... I'm still running my 6P, and yesterday I was cleaning an old drawer and found my Note 3 with ALLIANCE ROM on it! I thought I sold it, hadn't seen it in forever and it booted up with 43% batt! Long live SAFESTRAP! :D

Anyway, I have yet to backup or restore with the 2 XL...<shameless on-topic comment>
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
SAFESTRAP!! Now those were the days! Still works on my S5. With removable battery no less! ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Samsung moment, e4tg, s5, n6, n6p, pixel 2xl

Good times boys... I might still have all of them beside the s5 I gave away. Lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sruel3216:
restore is hit or miss for me. sometimes it boots and sometimes it doest. also sometimes when the screen turns off in twrp i cannot get it to come back on

---------- Post added at 01:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 PM ----------

ahhh maybe i am not patient enough when it was booting from a restore
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Yeah, it takes a good 5-8 minutes to finally boot up ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sruel3216:
haha oh **** good to know. i gave it less than a minute

---------- Post added at 01:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:31 PM ----------

lmao. i just did a restore to see and it booted in less than a minute. funny pixel
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Bwahahahahaha...gotta love these things. Too funny! ????
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nldxda:
Does TWRP 3.2.1-0 "fastboot flash" install correctly on the P2XL or does it need to be booted "fastboot boot" to run?

I want to install magisk and xposed. Are there any things to watch out for? I don't wanna mess up my phone..

Also, does TWRP still have the glitch where the screen turns off and can't come back on and then the phone has to forced to restart by holding the power button?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sirxdroid:
You have to boot the .img first and then flash the zip from TWRP itself. The instructions are on the twrp.me download page.

I haven't noticed the screen off problem, but with the stock kernel touch doesn't work if you reboot the phone to recovery via an app, you have to "adb reboot recovery" -- not sure why that is. Apparently custom kernels don't have this problem.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nldxda:
Just tried "fastboot boot" and ran a backup and sure enough the screen would not wake up after the screen went to sleep while running the backup so I just had to wait a while until I figured it'd been long enough to finish the backup and I did a force restart with the power button..

Thanks for the heads-up about the touch screen problem..
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] v12xke:
You can turn the screen timeout off within the TWRP settings.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Ker~Man:
I can second the issue where the screen goes black and can't be turned back on without a hard reboot in the latest version. Anyone else?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] v12xke:
You may be the 102nd person to confirm, and you've quoted the current workaround. :cowboy:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nldxda:
Oh yeah, that's right.. well seeing as I just "fastboot boot" TWRP when I use it, I'll make sure I change the setting each time before I do a backup or restore..

Another issue I've had with 3.1.1-0 beta 2 AND 3.2.1-0 TWRP it is that after running "fastboot boot" to temporarily load TWRP and running a backup and then rebooting system after the backup finishes, the phone loads slowly at the Google boot screen and also has the loading bar present there and after loading into Android the phone is slow to load almost anything and locks up frequently. Also, the loading bar at the Google startup screen upon each restart is always present..

Each time I have this problem, I reflash the OTA image to get rid of these issues..
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] v12xke:
You don't have to reflash an ota image lol. All you have to do is long press the power button to hard reboot and it will come up just fine
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] YoungSkeezy:
Followed instructions to the T and still stuck at TWRP splash screen for about 20 minutes, I read a little bit before saying 5-8 minutes... but damn. lol.

Stock up until this point, flashed the image via fastboot, then booted into twrp and flashed the ZIP. Ideas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dredq:
Turn the phone off and try booting into TWRP again... I had this happen once and next time I tried it the phone worked fine.