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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cavediver:
I'm on T-Mobile. I received the November update tonight.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b1976:
Still nothing. ☹️
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Your not alone! Fortunately we have other sideload options if necessary...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nicholaschum:
Definitely sucks to be behind the carrier approvals now with the P2XL.

[MENTION=1050103]sykopompos[/MENTION] and I have gotten our P2XLs from the same option on Google Store US, but since he's on Project Fi, he got it today, while I'm still stuck as I'm a carrier that Google deems necessary to have special firmware for...Rogers in Canada :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Google update rollouts aren't instant guys, they roll out in stages over the course of 1-2 weeks.

If you really can't wait, flashing the OTA is simple, fast, and safe.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nicholaschum:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/7bfkdr/psa_pixelnexus_updates_can_still_be_subject_to/

Also check the carrier images available on https://developers.google.com/android/images#taimen which shows carrier specific firmwares.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Didn't know that, I updated my post. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HabueN:
Dont know if this has been covered or anything. Havent read this whole thread.

Does the new color mode option enable the whole color spectrum the panel is capable of? Watched a video a while ago that the panel was set to only show 80%? or something of the compitable colors, and you would only force the screen to show all the colors in Firefox browser and some few others.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gpetru1:
I'm having the same issue. It just sits at "Verifying update" forever. Ironically if I boot my phone I'm able to transfer files without an issue. Using USB-A to C...I've tried all three USB ports on my computer to no avail.

Thoughts?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iswope:
I'm on Project Fi and as of now still haven't received the update. Checked multiple times.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dyingearth:
If you guys don't want to wait, the ota zip is available and can be install relatively easily with adb tool. Here's the zip location: https://developers.google.com/android/ota
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Voicebox:
Try another cable maybe? That used to be a standard troubleshooting step back when the cables were skinnier and overall not as good. It didn't used to matter that the cable would work find for data transfer. There is just something about sending commands and data from the computer that needs the cable to be better. Seems to be much less an issue now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmb219:
I had the November update but sideloaded the ota via adb just for practice, I've been flashing system images recently. It went well but my 1st attempt was with a 6 ft low speed cable and it took forever. when it finished I repeated the process with a 3 ft Anker cable rated at 5 Gbps. what a difference, took a few minutes. I've been using the cable in my crv and android auto works without a hitch. some have been having problems with certain cables. This is the cable if you are looking for one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ApexAftermath:
I have a google store purchased non VZW Pixel 2 XL, but I am using it on Verizon. Can anyone definitively say if I should sideload the verizon version of the OTA or not? I already know that the bootloader unlock status is tied to the IMEI number so i'm not worried about losing that, but is there any reason I should pick one over the other? Is the verizon one specifically meant for the locked verizon version, or should anyone using the verizon network be flashing that one for better radio support? I've seen this question asked a couple different places but no real satisfying answers yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] js042507:
This is a dumb question, but why is the OTA still a GB in size? When the update reaches your phone it's only like 50mb. I'm confused, sorry.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ApexAftermath:
I believe this is because the OTA files on the site are the full install. When you actually get it pushed to your phone via software update it is only the stuff you need to upgrade so it is smaller.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] robstunner:
Man, still no update here. On Verizon with a Panda pixel xl2 from Google. My black XL 2 I returned was on November update last week. :-/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] civiksi:
Same exact situation for me. I got tired of waiting and just sideloaded it about 2 hours ago. It really only takes 5 mins to download what you need and do it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] r0adki111:
Is there a way to install this update on 8.1?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] civiksi:
no
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] r0adki111:
That's what I thought. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] raidflex:
Not really sure why it takes more than 1 week to send out a security update. And obviously hitting the update button does nothing. This is a 50MB update, not very big. Yet I received the update the day of release and my dad's XL that was MFG on the same day has still not, both are on Verizon. So really trying to understand some logc on deployment time, because all I see is inconsistency.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jordanelliott84:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KkNoyIh6Hs

This method worked for me
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] three west:
I'm a little old school, and this is old news, may or may not still apply

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...to-never-clear-google-service-framework-data/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jerryhou85:
Just first time power on my phone last night, still not receive Nov OTA yet... Phone patch still on Sep...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ApexAftermath:
You should really just go ahead and sideload it. Super quick and easy especially if you follow that video guide posted earlier.

EDIT: To be clear this is the video I am referring to https://youtu.be/BTfgOeNfQqE
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] robstunner:
Thanks, haven't ADB'ed in a while but just went ahead and did it. All good now. Hopefully Decembers' OTA comes promptly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rumboogy:
Sorry to answer so slowly. I don't know what version it is other than "November 5, 2017" under security patch level.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b1976:
Did you sideload the non Verizon ota from the Google site?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] natho:
yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kid1da:
I don't either. It seems as though Google would rather have consumers update their phones manually, than have the OTA come through. The update button does nothing. I wish they would remove the button and only allow it to show up if the download is available.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
Thanks for this link.

It's a horrible idea that should never be applied.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 2x4:
Still haven't received it myself
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jimmie48jj:
Haven't gotten an update yet!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] machostallion:
I can confirm. I did this over the weekend. Stopped getting all notifications. Lots of wonkiness all around. Had to uninstall and reinstall bunch of apps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mega Montana:
Are carriers to blame for not pushing the Nov OTA at this point? Seems like Google can only do so much and clearly it's available to sideload, but carriers are ultimately responsible for pushing it to their customers and are holding things up?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] acostaae90:
Hi Guys, I have Pixel 2xl and it says no updates available. It still shows as 8.0 and the security patch level is September on it? Any idea why I cannot receive the update for the screen options???

I am on Tmobile sim card if that helps. This sim card used to be inside my nexus 6p. I never changed the sim card I just moved it to my Pixel 2xl, would that be a reason why I don't receive an update?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
No, it's just slow slow Google....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mega Montana:
Do you have support that it's slow Google and not slow Carriers or is that just a guess?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] obsanity:
Just got my wife's panda delivered and it's a regular unlocked (not Verizon). I didn't log in to an account or inserted any SIMs and the update came up immediately. Anyone want to try resetting their phone and skipping all setup options to try this?

I know, I should have grabbed the zip file.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
The key was, no SIM.

Sometimes, you can take your sim out, reboot your phone, check for updates, then it's there. For some reason, it looks like carriers are to blame for this.

The best thing to do is a sideload as soon as it's out on the site. No unlocking required, just get the platform tools from Google and the USB driver.

I haven't waited for an update since I got my Nexus, years ago.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jackw0405:
Can you still side load Nov update after install Magisk? Before Magisk, there is Nov update appear, but after Magisk installed, the update check no longer see the OTA update. My pixel 2 xl is unlocked from google and carrier is Verizon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] obsanity:
Yeah, tried that but no cigar. Removing the Sim didn't work at least for me but I bet factory reset will. I'm just not willing to do that.

I'll check what built number it updated to when I get back home tonight.

Also, there is no available update to sideload for the unlocked version as far as I know. And yes, we all know you can sideload without rooting here [emoji39]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dberthia:
Finally got my update on T-Mo this morning.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Voicebox:
I wonder if it is not carrier related but Google managing it. Making sure that the updates are spread among carriers. For example, Verizon had phones earliest so their users would likely be first in line for the updates (assuming Google groups phones by shipment date or something like that).

So Google could be making sure a certain number of each carrier's users (not necessarily the same number for each) are slotted on a given day. So that each carrier can truthfully say, it has started rolling out to customers. Otherwise people are going to be calling AT&T reps asking about it, even though they don't sell the phone.

This is one of the rare updates that I did download and adb since I have a blue tint at way too shallow an angle. Otherwise, I don't really care as Google seems to break things as much as they help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KaneHusky:
I finally got the OTA update this afternoon but I keep getting "Couldn't update Installation problem" ... I guess I'll just have to sideload it tonight. :rolleyes:

For reference:

T-Mobile

Bootloader unlocked and rooted with Magisk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] obsanity:
So looking at Google's ota page, the other one besides Verizon specific doesn't have EMR anymore.

I think we're good to sideload that if you're on T-Mobile or anything other than Verizon. They must have updated that or just change the description on it.

What gets me is that it supposed to pull it if update is available when tapping the "check for update" button.

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You won't be able to update or sideload if you're rooted. You must be totally stock to do that.

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Ok, got digging a bit draper and EMR stands for "Exchange Message Rate" Google says it's on to sideload the non Verizon version for TMobile.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dyingearth:
If you're using Magisk root, just flash back the original boot.img before going into sideload OTA. You should download the factory image for the November patch to get the new boot.img so you can root it again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] obsanity:
I'm not running Magisk, I was just responding to someone here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cowbell_Guy:
Sorry for being a noob, but can someone explain this a little further? Still not clear how to do that
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KaneHusky:
I tried that. Rebooted a couple times to make sure I'm in no way rooted as well. Still no luck with the OTA installing. I must have a borked download from T-Mobile! :confused:

Edit: Oh... I bet this is why OTA is failing for me!

Edit 2: Ended up flashing the full factory image and all updated now! Man, I kinda got used to the "natural" colors.... I don't know if I can handle these new color options now. :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dyingearth:
Here's the guide: https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nicholaschum:
Sometimes? What do you mean by "sometimes"?

Do you mean, if you take your sim out, you "have a chance" to get the update?

I don't think people remove their SIM card "sometimes", but I'm definitely interested in this finding. Can anyone else confirm this works?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] publicstaticvoidmain:
Here is how to get the update:

1. Settings > Apps and Notifications > See all apps

2. ⋮ (triple dots, upper right) > Show System

3. Google Services Framework

4. Storage > Clear data

5. Force Stop

6. Restart

7. Try updating again a couple of times.

Disclaimer:

May disrupt Google account functions. Fix/Additional set-up here.

You may have to reconfigure some Google apps (like Android Wear, Android Pay, and Authenticator).

May require you to re-authenticate with Google apps. Will not need you to reconfigure most other apps.

....Or if you feel like doing a factory reset and reconfigure everything, then by all means, do it.

Tip: Read this guy's response. I suggest you read the link he provided. If you understand it, go ahead and decide.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b1976:
Yeah that didn't work. ☹️
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imtjnotu:
Wouldn't do it this way. This caused allo and what's app to not receive messages until I opened said apps.

Did a factory reset afterwards and that's when the update came.

Unlocked 2xl on Tmo

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Also seriously thank God for saturated mode.... Pretty damn close to my Note 8
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] publicstaticvoidmain:
try it again. or wait a couple of minutes after reboot. tried manually updating hundreds of times and nothing worked. with this, it worked on 2nd tap.

Seems like starting restarting those messaging apps is easier than doing a factory reset.

mine did not even do that. whatsapp is working like it normally should after install.

i am on project fi / unlocked, if that matters.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krwdre:
Thank you so much for posting this. I did exactly that and upon restarting, it asked me to update. Currently on Nov 5th security patch. Thanks again!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] b1976:
Ok, so I combined the above method with removing the sim method and I got the update on a restart.

I did the above. Powered off the phone. Removed the sim and then powered on the phone. The update showed up by itself. I didn't even have to check for it. ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kid1da:
Reset my pixel and was able to get the update. Ridiculous we have to go these lengths to get an update.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dratsablive:
My HTC One M9 has been a Wi-Fi device for over two years and still gets updates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gilley:
Worked for me, Thanks!!! Had my first Pixel 2 XL get it right away and had to RMA it and this one I have been checking for 5 days and couldnt get it. This worked on the 3rd tap
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] raidflex:
The thing is I have two Pixel XL's with the same build day and both on Verizon and one of them received the update on the first day and the other still has not. So i cannot figured out how these updates are spread out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nekromantik:
no methods work for me.

might try reset
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gpetru1:
Great suggestion...worked on my second time pressing the update button after not receiving this update for over a week. Great work and thank you!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ameraljabr:
Forcing November update

I have a pixel 2 XL and I only have September security update, luckily I found this method and I could download the November update, but it might not work for everyone especially for 8.1 beta.

To get the update first Go to > settings > apps and notifications > all apps > Google services framework > clear data.

After that check the update button hopefully it works out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] evocalante:
This method worked for me! Thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
To all of those that reset the framework, you just completely screwed your phone. Do a hard reset or face the issues that have come about since doing it.

Reports of "Find my phone" not working

Reports of not being able to find your phone on the play store

Reports of not being able to remotely wipe your phone

Reports of in-app purchases failing and needing to be reinstalled.

Best of luck to whomever had the balls to post something like that here without knowing what it really did. Karma!

https://plus.google.com/109468208780802399420/posts/Mc8D8ML1k4G
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gpetru1:
I can confirm the above issues as I had ran through the set of instructions to receive the update. My phone does not show up in the "Find my device" page. Fortunately, not that big of a deal for me as I have Outlook 365 through my work and have remote wipe capability via that. I would be interested if anyone is able to have their phone rediscovered without a factory reset.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KennyG123:
Sideload FTW! Really people....it is very easy to do and no need to wipe anything.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HankStorm:
Maybe the mods should delete every post referencing the bad method so others don't see it and go that route without reading the whole thread. On the other hand, that's the price one pays for not making sure they are completely informed before taking some action.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gpetru1:
Wasn't working for me if you look back in the thread. Sees the device but when I try to sideload it just says "connecting" from the computer end and "Verifying update..." from the phone side for hours. I tried all of the different usb ports (3) on my computer. Others suggested a new cable but I didn't have any others. They are on order...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KennyG123:
Yeah...that was for the people who were messing up their phone forcing the update.

If you have an unlocked bootloader you can try flashing the full firmware
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
Did you try fresh drivers and a reboot?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gpetru1:
I did, running the current version 1.0.39 for ADB. Any other suggestions?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] publicstaticvoidmain:
Okay, I apologize for not putting in a disclaimer. no need to be sarcastically rude.

If this happens to your phone, here is how to fix it:

1. Settings > Apps & notification > See all apps > ⋮ > Show System

1.a. Play store > Storage > Clear Data

1.b. Download Manager > Storage > Clear Data

1.c. Google Services Framework > Storage > Clear Data

2. Reboot

3. Open Play Store / Sign In

4. Wait for it to appear on the play store

5. Settings & Security and location > Device admin apps > Find My Device > Deactivate this device admin app

6. Settings > Apps & notification > See all apps > ⋮ > Show System > Google Play Services > Storage > Manage Space > Clear All Data

7. Settings & Security and location > Device admin apps > Find My Device > Activate this device admin app

8. Restart

Still easier to me personally than doing a factory reset.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Voicebox:
Only Google knows, and probably they don't actually know, but just came up with some algorithm to spread it out. My 5X's would both get them late in the month and one was over a year older, so it wasn't build date or ship date. Both from Fi. One was a replacement for the other.

Maybe it is random, other than if you have 2 devices, they intentionally don't update them close together just because. Plenty of households where one gets it quickly, and the other late. Posts in the Google forums all the time that say that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gpetru1:
This worked for me and my device is now showing. Thanks for addressing this.

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I just wanted to respond to this with an update. ADB sideload now works and doesn't get stuck at "Verifying update..." after trying a different USB-A to USB-C cable I bought on eBay.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
Wow. Now you are telling people to clear data off of TWO CRITICAL services. Just plain wow.

Might as well tell them that they can cure A.I.D.S. with it too!

DO NOT DO ANYTHING THIS GUY TELLS YOU TO DO!

If you've done anything he tells you, it will result in more problems with your phone.

Do not try to RMA if you do anything like clearing Google data of any sort. It's been clearly explained to you in my previous post about clearing data from Google services.

This is the worst possible thing I can possibly imagine could happen, and it's gone viral.

This doesn't help, plain and simple. Do not clear data off any critical services unless you plan to hard reset your phone immediately.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] publicstaticvoidmain:
Did you actually read the article?

It is fine. Is it bulletproof? No. Will it mess with apps? yes. Can you fix those mess? yes. Mostly, just Google apps., you have to reconfigure, or the very least, just relaunch those apps.

I have checked all my apps. Guess what? Everything is fine. All I had to reconfigure is my Authenticator, Android Wear and Android Pay.

It is a partial factory reset. I do not understand why you are demonizing it. Have you actually tried it? Please read the article from 2013 that you linked.

Do you want me to put a disclaimer to read your responses first?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
It's an article that was written in 2013. You'd be ignorant to say that Google play services and framework has not grown exponentially since.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MinisterofDOOM:
I'm on T-mobile and got tired of waiting. Swapped in my Verizon sim from my other phone and IMMEDIATELY got an update notification. Removing the T-Mo SIM and checking for update on WiFi wasn't enough; I had to put the Verizon SIM in.

Was having some weird issues with ADB crashing (kinda like the sideload crashes from early last year) during sideload, so that wasn't working. Glad this did.

Interesting to find this result when both Google and T-Mobile told me that this rollout is not affected by carrier. Guess I'll have to keep a Verizon SIM around for future OTAs...