yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] canibuz:
It's been stable for me and it's the end of the day for me usually my phone is dying or dead before I get to my car. And I am at 18% unlocking the doors now. ?
[Google Pixel 2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] xda890:
Wakelock control? I have installed exkm and was wondering if every known wakelocks in the app can be blocked without consequences? Or is there some that should not be blocked?
[Google Pixel 2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] nathanchance:
I don't block any wakelocks by default on purpose; they shouldn't really be disabled because 1. they don't make that much of a difference and 2. they are usually needed for the device to function properly. But any of the ones that EXKM shows by default should be okay to disable.
[Google Pixel 2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] xda890:
Yes, I know they are needed but just thought I would try to disable those with most wakelocks and see if I noticed any difference.. :)
[Google Pixel 2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Ashray_Vk:
Hi,

Thanks for coming in to support this device!

Was just wondering if it would be possible to add sound control, something like faux sound or boeffla sound or wodoo ( or the other ones around which increase the analog gain )

Thanks again!

Ash
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Hadster:
I brought it in to US CELLULAR to get it turned on and the agent could not get it to work. He spent over a hour with tech support on the phone trying but with no luck! Essential's web site clearly states it will work on ALL major networks. I also went to ( Will my phone work) web site and it said it would work. Am I missing something and is there anyone that can help? I would love not to have to return this to BestBuy.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] dkopsieker:
Do you have any updates on this issue? I’d like to get the essential phone, but us cellular is the only carrier that works in my area...

Thanks!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] LordLugard:
US Cellular being a CDMA carrier, all they have to do is add the MEID to their database. Is that what they're having an issue with?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] dkopsieker:
original poster still hasnt updated. I'd really like to have this phone, but unfortunately i have to stay with US Cellular in my area
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Hadster:
My apologies I thought I had. I returned it to Best Buy. Agent at USCELLULAR said they did not have the correct codes\ frequency or something for this phone yet but USCELLULAR would receive them sometime in the future. I too would've love to had this phone! I had to settle with a LG V30+ which is not bad I must say.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] robawb:
success! and failure:(

I had successfully used the essential ph1 on u.s. cellular for a month. By telling the associate it was a Google Nexus 6p they entered that sap ID (the code on each phone in the UScell database mentioned above) and everything worked perfectly. Yesterday I spent an hour on the phone with uscell tech support after my phone had quit working on their network. They have updated their database again something in that update is not allowing the ph1 to be recognized as a nexus6p anymore. I will need to find another work around or go to a different carrier unless uscell gets with the times soon
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] damiloveu:
Which is yours' IMEI started with, 3 or 9?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] pobox1302:
I have the same issue. Mine worked on US Cellular perfectly until a few days after April 5 update.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] pobox1302:
Mine starts with a 3
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] pobox1302:
Did you figure anything out?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Device specific nuances

Due to the way Google has structured security on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, TWRP and the boot images may fail to boot when the security updates are out of sync (ROM is on one, kernel/TWRP is on another). I cannot control this. You are responsible for knowing when to flash a new update. If you are boot looping, flash back to the previous boot image.

Some of you may be wondering what this dtbo image is. It is short for device tree blob overlay, which allows Google to unify the kernel for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. You are required to flash this along with the boot image to maintain full compatibility. This is automatically done with the zip so you do not need to worry about anything.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Reserved
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lawlrus:
Thanks Nathan! Couldn't be happier you're on board

Edit : Damn Gboard auto correct
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Thank you as always Nathan. Nice to come from the 6p running your kernel, and now on the P2XL. Looking forward to what you and Beans have in store for us :good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dadoc04:
thanks Nathan!!!! woooo hooooo
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] blaze9090:
I missed your work since i changed from my nexus to pixel. Awesome to have you here!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheGeekyNimrod:
Awwwwwwwwww yeah!!!!!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GuestK00143:
Thanks Nathan. I just flashed it no problem, great to see you here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mike02z:
Thank you. Worked great.

Quick question, if I now format user data can I run unencrypted?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lawlrus:
Can someone hook me up with an md5?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cjkacz:
Ok [MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION] since off topic is allowed please allow me to use the freedom to say cheers to you! Reading your OP reminded me of why I got into Android. Friendly atmosphere, off topic allowed, not in it for fame or donations and a sense of community contribution. That's what it's all about. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Could not have said it better. Glad you're here with [MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION]!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] drewski_1:
boot.img

7873b4713587273873b22d1e36850257

dtbo.img

87d428860b5f12d8926ad8ed38fefaf9
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jrbxx7:
Thanks nathan. Good to see your work on the xl2!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
No idea what will happen. As noted in the OP, I don't touch any sort of encryption status. The way things are done on Oreo is vastly different from anything before.

I'll start providing these as additional files, sorry I forgot this time around!

And thanks for the warm welcome everyone, glad to see so many familiar faces! :svetius:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MikereDD:
Cheers - will be hanging here sometimes.

def. hanging in the telegram channel!

and thank you sir!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mike02z:
Got it. Is your kernel running enforcing then, or is it permissive.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Enforcing and that will never change. If you want to go permissive, use Magisk to run an init script.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mitchdickson:
My 2 XL was delivered yesterday afternoon and I didn't have time to set it up until this morning. I check XDA, and voila, there's root and flash kernel. Awesome.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] lasphyxial:
Gives you root access if you want it
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] LLStarks:
People have gotten 8.0 custom kernels to work on 8.1?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jrbxx7:
I dont think so. Old 8.0 ones wont even boot on nov patch. 8.1 has been rooted is all as far as i know.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] blaze9090:
How did you get it to work? Do you have magisk running?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ilal2ielli:
And use of Magisk...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bradputt:
do we need to patch the kernel if we are on DP2?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
I am not sure I understand what you are asking; however, the kernel is for 8.0.0 only since we're without 8.1.0 source, meaning I can't guarantee anything will work or if it will even boot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Ericarthurc:
Getting my pixel 2 xl Friday! And can't wait to flash this kernel! Was so sad that you left the Nexus 6p, but crazy happy your developing for the Pixel 2! My favorite kernel!

Quick question! In the OP the instructions are to flash the .img in the bootloader, now that twrp beta 2 can be installed on the Pixel 2 XL; will a flashable .zip be coming soon?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mitchdickson:
You should go poke around inside of the Taimen folders linked in the OP.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Ericarthurc:
They are all .img files that need to be installed through the bootloader with Fastboot commands. I was wondering if there would be flashable .zip files that we can flash in TWRP.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mitchdickson:
No, they're not all .img files....

Go look.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Ericarthurc:
Oh well I guess there is one .zip in the "tmp" folder
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mitchdickson:
Hey you actually looked this time!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jrbxx7:
U can just flash the img in twrp. Dont have to use the zip
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
To be fair, it's in the tmp folder for a reason... Zips will be available when I release 1.06 for real tomorrow, that was a test build for getting AnyKernel2 proper on the Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Samuel Holland:
PixelXL2_#1

Well, I might just have to bite the bullet and drop that grand now that I see your kernel available. I'm on my second battery on 6p and have been trying to make a decision on my next device. Thanks sincerely for the motivation.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
[MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION] I Kinda feel like this is a silly question but I have always wondered why it's such a big deal to swap in a stock kernel between different custom kernels. Ex. to flash or vice versa?? I get the idea of variation of features, but wouldn't just deleting the data from whatever control app we're using do away with the issues of trying to set a value on a non-existing function or whatever?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pa.pn2:
that mean i can boot twrp(dont have twrp permant),flash the kernel zip and magisk afterwards right?

we dont have to patch it anymore with magisk before flashing in fastboot?

what bout the dtb image?will it be in the zip or do we have to flash via fastboot?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
If you are going with root and custom kernel, why holding off on the recovery?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pa.pn2:
Ill wait for the December update.

Who knows if twrp will work..thats why.

and till there are no custom roms i dont need it badly
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Yes. I would do TWRP, kernel, and Magisk as that is what I do.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kiekan:
Thanks for all your work [MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION]! Been using this kernel for a while now and have been upgrading with each new version. Been very smooth overall.

I was wondering, though, would it be possible to add gamma control to the kernel, in addition to the KCAL controls? Not sure if that's even possible, but figured I'd ask. Thanks again for all your hard work!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
As far as I know, gamma control is an LCD thing, no? People have asked me about this in the past and it's always seemed obsolete from my research.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kiekan:
I'm not sure if its LCD specific or not, but being able to control the gamma (and thus control the screen temperature) helps be able to calibrate the screen for different things. For graphic design purposes, it would be nice if there were a way to get the screen to a 6500k temperature (Google has it set to 7400k), for example.

Again, no idea if that's possible or how it would be done. Was just asking.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dnsmo:
After flashing the new kernel should I flash Twrp then magdisk?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
You quoted the answer to your question.

Once TWRP.img is fastbooted (temp install)

OR

if TWRP is already permanently installed,

-then in TWRP

Flash Flash Kernel.zip

Flash Magisk.zip

Reboot to TWRP (superstition)

Then reboot to system
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
I pushed an small hotfix in 2.37.1. Turns out the device selection code for the battery driver wasn't as accurate as it could have been. The Pixel 2 XL wasn't affected but the Pixel 2 was. If you want the absolute latest version number, feel free to flash but you aren't missing much :P
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ezegalli:
I hope that with the future updates, the screen-on time goes as fast as in version 2.35

Is much smooth and fast than 2.36 and 2.37

Thanks for all the great work. This kernel rocks
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JaylanPHNX:
That's been discussed within the last 3-5 pages of the thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ezegalli:
Thx, already seen that. That´s why I have just edited my post.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
I'm sure I missed it, but after looking I am not sure what I missed. Lol the last couple builds won't install for me as it come up saying something like I don't have a supported OS. The few before this have said unsupported but installed anyway. Now it fails. The last one that worked is .35
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
Just a guess but probably because you're on March security patch and it's May
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Well yeah I get that much but like I said it didn't stop me last month.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] clothednblack:
Well, with this new screen on delay, I guess Google can't brag about having the fastest fingerprint sensor anymore ?. Lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
It's because I'm only allowing people to flash on the previous month's security patch. Is there not a new build available?

To be entirely fair, the fingerprint sensor is still fast. The screen is just slow :silly:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
All good, I can flash April if needed. Still waiting on the may update. I'm still deciding on going back to stock or not but I was just curious as to the behavior change. Thanks for the info. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] def-g:
So the delay was part of May Update or just the latest versions of this Kernal? Mine juss started today. I'm on 2.36 and not liking the delay.

G
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ram4ufriends:
Are you on Android P? I thought delay was only with Android P as of now
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] def-g:
Nope. Im on Oreo.

G
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Another oxymoronic idea from Google and LG. Take a good thing, mess it up, and call it an improvement! Dang schmucks! But thanks for the kernels my friend :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] galaxys:
Don't worry Badger, Google will realize & fix it...in about 5 years! :eek::(:eek:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76507675

It was part of the P merge but I am fairly certain that commit will find its way to Oreo very soon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] def-g:
As a means of comparison. Flashed Kernal version 2.31 and problem was solved. No more screen delay. I'mma flash 2.37 and see what happens.

G
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Did you read the post I linked?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] def-g:
I did a couple times. But didn't gleen anything telling me which versions were affected. I'm good on Kernal 2.31.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
That was the post for 2.36. That's fine, enjoy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Bwahahahahaha!! You think it'll be that soon do ya? Me thinks your being far to generous ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
I have uploaded a beta for 2.38: http://nchancellor.net/downloads/kernels/wahoo/8.1.0/beta

The only reason I am announcing it in the thread is I have removed the panel on delay introduced by the P Preview 2 merge. I want to make it extremely clear I do not like doing this but I am more against people not upgrading their kernels so I'll make a compromise. If you are staying on an older version because you did not like this change, PLEASE upgrade. I want to make it equally clear that if this gets pushed to Oreo during a security update, I will leave it be, I am not going to revert it again because Google clearly decided that the panel on delay is acceptable for everyone, even those who don't use Always On Display. Their engineers are smarter than I am and I am not going to ignore them.

Additionally, I have allowed the build to be flashed on older security patches, though it's still going to be marked as unsupported (@CyberpodS2).

I plan to release it in two to three days depending on feedback.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Thank you very much kind sir! So far so good. Really like not having the delay without AOD on. You da man as always ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Nexus6pMyPhone:
I just flashed the new beta kernel on Android P Beta and lost security lock and fingerprint.......any help
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] def-g:
I appreciate your effort and you listening to Noobs like myselfs to improve this AWESOME KERNAL. Bless.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
What kernel were you on before? Did you flash magisk after the kernel? ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jman1323:
Is it not letting you complete the fingerprint registration? If so, I had the same issue last week and deleting the following files allowed me to register my fingerprints again.

/data/system/users/0/fpdata/user.db

/data/system/users/0/settings_fingerprint.xml

I just deleted them with a root file explorer and rebooted. It registered my fingerprints without issue after that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pyr0x64:
Finally, my phone is working again, running 2.35 :)

2.36 stopped my phone from charging (woke up to almost dead device) and it took me a day to get enough juice to fastboot flash the 2.35 image again lol

I'll stick with this one for now as it's the last working img and I dislike TWRP
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
Not sure why you had issues with 2.36.

On 2.36 my device charged as it always has.

Were there others with this issue?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pyr0x64:
It was really weird. The phone wouldn't recognise the charger at all.

I thought the charger had died and ordered a new one with next day delivery, but when the new charger arrived and I plugged it in, the phone still did not "see" the charger and didn't show the charging icon.

I started to think the port might be faulty, but remembered the last change I made was to flash 2.36.

I managed to fastboot flash 2.35 and the phone started charging normally again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Thanks bro, all good to go here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D-m-x:
Did you reboot in beetween? I had that happen on my 6P once or twice in 2 Years. A simple Reboot fixed it immediately.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Nexus6pMyPhone:
I was on 2.37 before updating to the beta, i reverted back from the 2.38 to 2.37 and it works again
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pyr0x64:
Yes, of course :)

One of the first suggestions for malfunctioning hardware - "have you tried turning it off and on again?"

I had tried restarting the phone but it made no difference apart from draining the battery even more.

At one point I was trying to charge with the phone off, but it was still painfully slow
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jrbxx7:
Thanks for removing the delay. Didnt think it would bother me, but it was driving me fn nuts. Had downgraded versions. Beta running great.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] clothednblack:
Me too, had it always been that slow, it wouldn't be such a big deal, but having a V8 replaced with a 4cyl is not an easy thing to get over ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dadoc04:
Currently running dp2 with latest Flash beta and magisk 16...

Anyone notice slow audio with bluetooth? Kinda sounds like everything is chopped and screwed when playing music

2.36 was the last build i was on and didn't have this.

just curious if i messed up some how, thanks!

edit- forgot to include, no mods or anything else installed
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] clothednblack:
Used Bluetooth audio for 3 hours straight this morning (was a long drive) had absolutely no issue's with the audio at all. I'm on latest beta kernel and DU.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dadoc04:
thanks man....i wonder if it's the combo of DP2 and flash kernel then

preciate the reply tho
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] an21281:
Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this, on the past few kernel updates my CPU max freq locks at 1958mhz(instead of 2457mhz). Had to flash back to an earlier build to get it working normally. This also happened on another release about a week ago, but it wasnt present in the following so didnt thing much of it.

I took logs (this is using todays FK build FlashKernel-20180518-0845.zip) with KAmod, they can be found here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=14fEOe5iAAXqLhp11bzG7_8dqfDEJjJvi
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Prattham:
Happened to me couple of time and turned out to be it was due to magisk

To find out what is causing for you download terminal app from play store and type

Su to grant root permission

Then type top

And the service which is keeping your cpu stuck will appear on number 1 and you can take care of that

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] clothednblack:
No problem

No issues with that here, unless I'm misunderstanding what you are referring to
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] srqrob:
Just completed switch from XL to 2 XL and I ran into an issue with fastbooted twrp.img use. Doing backup of new phone, had trouble with wakelock response to touch or power button after backup finished. Finally got back to phone. Appears backup worked OK. I've tried to keep my phone rooted stock but I've read posts here indicating Flash kernel may prevent this unresponsive TWRP. Am I on the right track here?

Good to see all the familiar names here from early on with the 6P and XL. Glad you're here guys.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] galaxys:
Welcome here! Yes, a custom kernel usually makes TWRP responsive. I'm using Nathan's kernel.