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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KyleK29:
I had a helluva a time trying to get Magisk to work with TWRP. I don't have TWRP installed, just booting to it with the flashboot command as mentioned in OP. When I did the method to install Magisk via zip, it'd go fine. It'd be installed and show installed, but it would not be able to install anything and consistently error out with a Sony ELF error message.

After a few factory resets, I finally got everything working by using the MagiskManager.apk method. The key is on the "patch bootloader" part to make sure you're selecting the actual boot.img from within the image. Best way is just to download the SafetyNet patched kernel/boot.img ( https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/development/kernel-stock-kernel-safetynet-patch-t3706924 ) that has been posted up in another thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Surge1223:
The two most tiring discussions to me are:

1. Which or all of the unlock commands should I use?

and

2. How can I appease my ridiculous, pointless, almost hospital admittance worthy ocd of the absolutely insignificant vendor error pop-up message at boot that pops up only at reboot? because it causes me such distress that I will keep asking and discussing it ad nauseam since it's the most significant issue on our device right now. Please help

1. Just run them all, in any order, fastboot will tell you if you need to run them in a certain order. And yes your data will be wiped, get over it and act like an adult.

And

2. stay on stock, please for the love of the android gods just please. I spend 5 hours trying to fix why sepolicy for taimen causes a kernel panic when trying to boot a custom rom. I get overcome with joy when I see the pop up because I know ive booted the rom. You popup-fear mongering folks offend me.

Just I'm mostly kinda saying this in a light hearted, jestful manner, except for number 2.

But seriously run all the unlock commands, Just unlock, unlock the crap out of it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chikimonke:
I mean, unlocking and playing is the whole reason we got these phones in the first place, isn't it? Top end specs AND mostly open to play (I still miss the ease of Nexus...)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MikereDD:
Unlock the crap out of it xD
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
Finally someone with the stones to say what has long been needed to say. It should be Stickied at the top of every thread!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] beezar:
Yeah, yeah, yeah, but do I need to unlock critical or not?

Lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Only if you want to flash factory images....hell, just unlock the crap outa it!! :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWilsonxD:
New signature line!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I really wish you weren't so vague and ambiguous on your explanation, it'd be way better if you'd just stop beating around the bush :p

Is that flash unlock_crap.img or flash unlock_crap.zip?

You do realize that EVERY Forum Rule that is regularly violated on xda IS stickied at the top of every section :rolleyes::eek:

This stickie would be ignored just like all the Forum Rules stickies :p

One thing I love about Flash kernel are the frequent updates... Crack flashers of the world unite! Every time I flash the newest Flash kernel, I also have to re-flash Magisk! YES! SCORE!

Don't think changing your avatar makes it any harder to find you. You're not foolin anyone! :p

The REAL question is:

Does this devices has VoLTE? :good:

Naw... I much prefer the HUGE "press thanks if I helped you, or a stray kitten gets whacked" sig lines :p

Man, I am very glad Nathan allows some OT. These posts made my night :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Should I unlock both locks on my front door, or just one and go through a window instead? I'm really not sure, I mean, the deadbolt is unlocked, but the other lock helps keep it partially locked, and the window is just around the corner. I could totally break the glass, bypassing the second lock and still make entry.

Tough decisions.......
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MikereDD:
Who locks their doors and windows anyways..

Open them all and leave a sign outside that says cookies inside come in.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Because that would be a complete lie, cookies don't last long enough in my house for anyone to come in and have any. Sheesh lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWilsonxD:
Yeah wtf [MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION] why isn't volte included in your kernal? ? Is volte something we lost when unlocking the bootloader? Why is there no volte icon in status bar? VOLTE!!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] weedlucho:
Hi! One question, I just want to root my phone, the easiest way possible, this works? I will not lost any data or apps?:

http://howtorootit.com/root-google-pixel-2/

Enviado desde mi Pixel 2 XL mediante Tapatalk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MikereDD:
entonces no leerás solo haz una pregunta?

tienes que desbloquear para root, sí, tendrás datos borrados ...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] weedlucho:
Ya leí la guía, mi pregunta era si KingRoot realizaría todo ese proceso con un solo click? Eso es todo... Por tu respuesta entiendo que no. Gracias.

Enviado desde mi Pixel 2 XL mediante Tapatalk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MikereDD:
Yo personalmente no enraí de esa manera.

usa magisk para root

un poco de trabajo no te matará.

visita el hilo magisk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] weedlucho:
Gracias.

Enviado desde mi Pixel 2 XL mediante Tapatalk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cowbell_Guy:
I'm wondering if I just lost you? I've noticed that all of a sudden viper4android isn't working. I went into veggies and now it is claiming that I am not rooted?

I flashed the 15.2 zip through TWRP. Was working fine yesterday...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Surge1223:
Alright guys, this is the post you've been waiting for. I have some big news! Pretty soon, all pixel 2 xl and pixel 2 users will get what they've been waiting for. That's right it's finally here, I mean I doubt mean to over shadow the Xposed release news and rain on that parade but some things are too exciting and big to not announce...

Folks I am extremely proud to bring you this, no donations or thanks required, posting this is thanks enough guys :) enjoy
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Bwahahahahaha..Hahahahahaha..."Unlock the crap outa that thing" then flash the crap outa it!!! Nice one Surge:good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
YAWN......

Thought you were gonna say VoLTE now working :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Anyone else have the black screen when a call comes in, screen doesn't come on just the rigntone is all that let's you know a call is coming in. Only fix I could come up with was to uninstall the latest phone update, works fine till I update.

And this is themed or not themed, either way, latest update doesn't wake the screen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
Here is a thread on that issue.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/help/phone-calls-lock-screen-t3721950/post74913368#post74913368

It was the phone update that did it. For me the 8.1 January patch and the January phone update solved it. In the meantime I made a Tasker profile as a workaround using Secure Task app. Find it in this post.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74910406&postcount=7
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Uninstall the phone update and don't let Google play store automatically update the app. Not a real solution, but at least it'll work :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
That's what I did, hate not having the latest update but it's OK when it's broken anyway lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Deleted
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Fails safety net but I haven't done anything other than installing xposed at the moment
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
There are literally thousands of posts in the Magisk threads from the Recognized Developers, Recognized Contributors, and those in the test groups that

Safety Net will always fail with Xposed,

no way around it due to the way Xposed modifies Android.

So you can decide if you want to pass Safety Net or if you want to use Xposed. You get one of the other, you can NOT have BOTH.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Just making a statement, not everyone has seen those posts/threads, I'm aware of the safety net, thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cdcom:
trying to Sideload the January OTA but I have a pending OTA from google that is preventing this. Is there a way to delete the pending OTA?d
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EVOme:
Is this a legit root method with no data or app loss?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
My router firewall blocks it as known malware, be very very careful!

https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/ip/103.21.58.66
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
Man why are people still playing with king root?? Why why why?? Ugg!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] marbertshere:
Hey, not sure if this has been posted before. I updated to the January security patch from December by flashing the factory image in fastboot, removing the -w flag. Everything looks okay (under About Phone it has the proper date where the security patch is listed), but I still have a notification that says I have an update. Does this notification mean i did something wrong during the update process?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EVOme:
I'm just asking.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] v12xke:
Were you ever enrolled in the beta program and did not un-enroll? Did you ever d/l the OTA and decide to just flash the full image instead, leaving the OTA there? If not, you'll probably just have to live with it until next month.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] marbertshere:
No, I didn't do either. I got the notification a few days ago while I was still on the December patch and I just fastbooted the January factory image.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kennypasatrain:
Build.prop error after update flash

Has anyone gotten the "There's an internal problem with your device. Contact your manufacturer for details" error?

From what I've read, it's a mismatch in the build.prop files in /system and /vendor. The thread below has a flashable zip to correct the problem, but the issue for me is that I am systemless root. Therefore, the zip cant read the contents of the system build.prop to modify the vendor prop.

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347

Any ideas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bodieism:
Yes. I have this problem, but it doesn't appear to be anything other than annoying. I remember a post awhile back from AZ Biker that mentioned how to fix it. I just haven't bothered because everything appears to be working fine other than the stupid message on bootup.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
It has been addressed a few times. :D

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75118142&postcount=722
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Few times = 572 :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EVOme:
Sure this has been asked, but I don't see it. Does any of this process require me to wipe data and start fresh with my phone?

Thanks in advance
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
If your already bootloader unlocked, including _critical, and on stock 8.1, then no. It's as simple as fastbooting twrp, then flashing the twrp.zip, custom kernel(optional, but recommended) then magisk 15.2 :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EVOme:
My phone is fresh from Google and configure how I like it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Then yes, you will have to wipe the phone completely! Unlocking the bootloader causes that. No way around it unfortunately :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EVOme:
Grrr!!! Thanks for that information.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kennypasatrain:
Well, that's not really a solution. lol. That's one developer's platform giving a case that I shouldn't care about the problem (as insignificant as it might be). I know that it is an insignificant problem, but I still want to ask the community if there is any systemless way to fix it. After all, the fix exists, if the system can be mounted rw. All i would like to know is can it be modified to mount the system partition as RO, so I can remain systemless root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
This community fixes android problems, not user OCD issues. :p

There is an unofficial Magisk version that solves that, you can find it or compile it yourself from Magisk source that is posted. Then flash the dtbo image. Or you have to wait for the Magisk update. Last idea is close your eyes when the phone reboots. ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I simply hit OK and pretend it starts a top secret process that propels the 2 XL into epic light speed snappiness..

By the time the smile reaches my face, it's already booted up :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kennypasatrain:
Well it is an Android problem, and it can be fixed. The fact that you think it's and OCD problem is ridiculous. Are you not extremely OCD with how you have your phone set up? Custom ROMs, custom apps, custom backgrounds, custom layouts, all specified to your liking. After all, that's why we are on rooted android devices, right?

Why couldn't you lead with this and answer everyone's question instead of standing on a soap box. Just curious.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
It has been fixed. Part of your responsibility here on XDA is to do research and not expect others to just answer your questions. The solution you want was posted about three days ago.

No, I'm extremely tolerant, patient, and understand what it take for development to happen, and the fact that 99% of what goes on here is part time work by volunteers who have a life of their own, work / school / family, etc.

Phone appearance is not important to me. Functionality and automation is. Little things like noncritical error messages can be ignored, again due to my tolerance and patience, knowing it is low priority for a volunteer developer who has more important issues to address on their task list.

Can't we continue to have fun in this thread like we have been?

Do you want to come and type all my comments in for me, that way you can edit them first? :rolleyes:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jrbxx7:
Probably because it's been asked 5000 times and a simple google or xda search would have most likey given the answer you were looking for.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kennypasatrain:
Well you'd be surprised. I couldn't find a systemless fix.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I think what everyone is trying to say is, that no one is willing to spend the time or energy to fix a basically cosmetic problem, that is "resolved" by hitting OK, and will likely be fixed once development for the 2 XL gets a little more mature.

There is a workaround for it in the UNofficial TWRP thread...

Even with that workaround being available, many are just not putting the effort into removing it, as a simple tap on OK gets you moving again.

Because the same issues are brought up over an over again, and answered over and over again, some folks get a bit delirious from the repetition. (I'm sure we all understand that feeling)

tl;dr

with enough tenacity, time and effort, ANYTHING can be fixed. But this a cosmetic issue that takes more time, effort, and tenacity to fix than to deal with by simply clicking OK.

I think that's the point; the answer is- there really isn't a permanent systemless fix OR no one is willing to fix it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Just FYI, the next time you have an issue, just hit the search button and type in your issue verbatim. This is what I got. Not trying to be a smartie, just some friendly advice :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kennypasatrain:
Thanks for the clarification. This helps me know that there may not be a fix readily available and helps me narrow down my options. Much clearer than "you're all OCD idiots, don't you know this isn't really a catastrophic issue?!" Lol. That's how it came across instead of giving a straight up answer like you did here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
I'm glad you found my response to be clear.

To be fair, no one called anyone an "OCD idiot".

No doubt at some time you too have become frustrated with repetitive questions coming up over and over again.

There's no need, and no benefit, for users here to get bent or start insulting each other.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
Since your Google Fu need so much refinement.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75164518&postcount=37
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mentalmuso:
This is so damn ironic, I bought a pixel because the note 8 has been having oem unlock issues. Yet here I am with my new pixel 2 xl and I can't get twrp on the damn thing.

I stupidly took the January ota update before trying any bootloader unlocking etc. I've unlocked via unlock_critical. Totally purged all my adb and fastboot drivers and reinstalled new.

I'm getting this a/b bootloader needs to be updated error when flashing stock image. And fastboot boot twrp.img fails also.

The phone boots fine and runs nicely. I just think there's a a/b slot confused device here and a lot of the fastboot commands come back with errors. Is this a known thing with this January update?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jchap808:
Verizon pixel. Any way to root? Or change the system font without root?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Lawlrus:
No way to root
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] desiregeek:
Can we save new contacts to device instead of being forced to save to Gmail?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Conjy:
Is there a way with this method to get viper working?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RiffyDivine:
Went to sideload the 8.1 update but for some reason it keeps saying it can't read the zip. I checked it and download it another time just to test but same thing. Anyone else got that issue or is mine just being flaky.

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Kinda.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-magisk-root-snoke-kernel-t3701930
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] trim81:
question: is this the correct steps on a fresh, brand new out of the box Pixel

1). turn on device, enable devleoper mode

2) sideload the Novemeber update zip

3) Finally, last: run magisk manager, patch the boot.img, then push it back to the phone?

I guess my question is: do I sideload the November update before I do Masgisk?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dyingearth:
I actually rooted before going to November. That was the steps I use. If you haven't rooted yet, that's fine as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] trim81:
Thanks..

Does that mean side loading Ota zips should not break root?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cowbell_Guy:
So I guess the question is, what is the preferred way to get monthly updates once rooted?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Personally, flash the factory images with fastboot :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cowbell_Guy:
Mind clarifying how to update each ota monthly? (See last couple of posts )

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And then what? Thanks for all your help, sorry for being a noob, first time using magisk

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And then what? Thanks for all your help, sorry for being a noob, first time using magisk

Is this still an option?

https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chazall1:
You can flash back to stock by running this if you want to get a chance to play with fastboot.

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-taimen-*.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot flash radio radio-taimen-*.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot flash boot_a boot.img

fastboot flash boot_b boot.img **ACTIVE SLOT Last)

fastboot flash system system.img (active slot)

fastboot flash system_b system_other.img (INACTIVE SLOT )

fastboot flash vendor vendor.img (active slot)

fastboot flash modem modem.img (active slot)

fastboot reboot

To clear all data run: fastboot -w Not needed if you want to keep data.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
[MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION]

Not sure what I did wrong...

I downloaded/installed newest SDK per OP

verified adb devices

ran fastboot unlock_critical

ran adb reboot bootloader

I'm at this point in the instructions:

Unzip the factory image.

Inside you will see a bootloader image, a radio image, an image zip file, and a couple of flash scripts.

If you are on Windows, open the "flash-all.bat" file in a text editor. If you are on Mac or Linux, open the "flash-all.sh" instead.

Remove the "-w" flag before the fastboot command towards the end of the file. This will prevent fastboot from formatting your device.

Run the flash all script! Open a command prompt, navigate to the folder with the script, and run one of the following commands:

Windows:

Code:

flash-all

I'm in the folder that contains the flash-all batch file (with the "-w" removed and one space remaining between the command) and typed CMD in the path bar which opens Command prompt, I type flash-all hit enter, and I get:

"fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file...

Even tried flashing the radio: fastboot flash radio (radio filename) get the same response
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nathanchance:
Sounds like you need to copy fastboot into the factory images folder.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
That was the problem. Thanks a million!

I don't recall having to do that with the 6P...

Maybe I do remember putting the radio and bl imgs in the fastboot folder...

Getting old BLOWS!

Is there any real reason to d/l the Verizon factory image, vs the google factory image on my unlocked Google phone on with VZW as my carrier?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nathanchance:
The only major difference is most likely APNs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
One thing I think needs to be said here is in regards to Magisk and the current procedures in general. I keep reading people saying they are new to Magisk and how complicated this phone is. Rest assured these procedures are new to most of us, including Magisk veterans. Once we have TWRP working at the should things will (should) get back to something more in line with what we are accustomed to. Granted, the a/b thing is new to most of us also but we have many great devs on the job.