yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Punraz_:
I tried but it still stays stuck at Google Logo and then reboots but thanks anyway :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chazall1:
Thanks for the update. 2.31 working as expected.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Punraz_:
A little Update, I get it worked. What was wrong? First of all, I flashed the Rom every time on both Partitions and that was wrong. I reflashed the April Firmware on both Partitions and then I only flashed Rom + TWRP on Par A like the Dudes above answered to me. Then I installed the Kernel and Magisk on Par B. Now it works. Thanks for help
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JaylanPHNX:
An update on the Android Auto reboot issue: after some searching around, I found several articles from late 2017 detailing multiple AA issues on the Pixel 2 XL, including reboots. Google claims to be working on a fix, but that too was months ago. At least we know it's nothing to do with this kernel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
And you're on the RR rom with flash kernel?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Punraz_:
Yeah , why you ask?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
Because if you really flashed them to separate partitions you wouldn't be able to use them simultaneously
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Punraz_:
Didn't I get something or what is your point ? On my side it's working all of it now and I figured it out where was the issue
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
I think the confusion is that rom zips flash to the other partition so when you said you flashed it to a it really flashed to b which would make sense why it works when you flashed the kernel and magisk to b as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Punraz_:
Ok , but I choose Par A before I flashed so it still flash the Rom on B?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] def-g:
Version 2.31 seems noticeable snappier. Testing the battery life now. Great Work.

G
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Golf c:
Are you on 8.1 dev preview? There are no custom kernels for that ATM.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MikereDD:
It works fine here mate.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MikereDD:
Good catch if he's on 8.1 dp he's ****ed for custom kernel
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jonesin:
Yeah I just booted snoke on it. But also your on 8.0.0 [MENTION=2968294]MikereDD[/MENTION]
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MikereDD:
Flash won't work on 8.1 mate
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jonesin:
Wrong. See below, please note the build number, android version, and kernel information. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shindiggity:
Think he's saying Flash won't work on 8.1, not Snoke
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MikereDD:
Correct. Why I said flash.

As in flashkernel
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jonesin:
Ahhhhh. I stand corrected. However I mentioned that I was on 8.1 and the OP indicated it should work.

---------- Post added at 08:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:06 PM ----------

Also I tried it on 8.0.0 and had the same problems which is why i switched to 8.1 thinking that may be the issue but snoke is working perfectly fine for now so I will just wait until things are ironed out here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shindiggity:
Don't think I've seen anyone else report this issue, strange
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jonesin:
Just for posterity I am flashing back to the 8.0 factory image and going to attempt again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shindiggity:
Sweet, hope you get it working
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jonesin:
SUCCESS 8.0 factory fixed the issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MikereDD:
XD
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] drewski_1:
I had the same issue (G symbol with loading icon that never clears) until I updated latest Fastboot from Google
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Seems like every thread needs to start with the following instructions.

--Regardless of what platform tools you currently have, go download the newest right now.

--Take the usb-c to usb-c cable and put it away. Get a good usb to usb-c cable and use that.

--Unlock the boatloader with the standard and critical commands right from the start. Just do it.

--Download the factory image that you are currently running and also the newest version if you are not running that. If you don't know how to use it to start from scratch, either read up and learn( really you need to do this) or at least grab that script that's in another thread that does the heavy lifting for you. You will almost definitely need to use this at least once.

-There is an old saying "measure twice, cut once"... Around here it's "read twice, flash once".

Honestly, these will really benefit you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] smartymcfly:
On first install and updates install via twrp the unpatched version of flash_boot.img

This order worked for me

From cmdline

Fastboot boot twrp.img

In Twrp

Flash twrp.zip

Reboot recovery

Install flash_boot.img

Install twrp.zip again

Install Magisk14.5.zip

Reboot

Then on updating kernel

In twrp

Install flash-boot.img

Install twrp.zip

Install magisk.zip

Reboot
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jrbxx7:
What build are you on. I think the latest will only boot on nov build. If your on the earlier build it wont boot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Taebom:
The OP of this thread said it would work on 8.1? Or Despairfactor? The OP here never said it should work on 8.1 in fact he said that the kernel sources aren't even out yet for it so he isn't making a kernel for it yet. Either way I'm glad you got out worked out, I've been using this kernel for a couple days now and it's smooth as butter with battery life to boot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflowy:
can someone tell me, what patching the boot image with magisk in the op instructions do exactly?

thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] willl03:
True, I recently upgraded to April image + Flash 2.3.1 and I get that bug
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Your flashing order is off just a little.

Flash twrp

Then kernel

Then magisk

If it hangs at the Google logo, hard restart it with the power button :good:

Once you get it going, you don't have to flash twrp again. Unless you flash the stock boot.img again :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Blooddrunked:
Worked, thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cognitivedissonance:
Hey there, just another "charging rapidly, but jk it's gonna take all day" issue. I'm on the April release, Magisk 16 stable, TWRP 3.2.1-2, and kernel version 2.31 stable. Same thing was going on with 2.30 stable. Honestly I don't think it is actually charging slowly, but I haven't taken any steps to monitor the actual power being pulled. If anyone has any easy way of doing that, I'll give it a shot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pkt_Lnt:
https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Tester-Multimeter-MacBook-Samsung/dp/B01MT8MC3N

:D

ends WAGs :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Blue305:
What I've noticed on mine, running latest NitrogenOs + flash 2.31 + magisk, is that the phone will draw max 1000mAh with screen on, charging slowly. When I turn off the screen, it charges rapidly, going up to 3000 mAh. Never had this going on on my og pixel, but I've read that the pixel 2 XL was designed to work like that for longer battery endurance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D-m-x:
I don't know what you did, but don't change it please, the Battery on this Version ist crazy good :)

I have 2 Hours and 15 minutes DOT with 75% remaining. With my usage and Background Sync this is very good.

Gesendet von meinem Pixel 2 XL mit Tapatalk
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Correct, this is 100% intended behavior.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
updating kernel

I've looked through the threads and haven't seen this specific issue. I'm on stock 8.1 with flash 2.30 and magisk. I went to update the kernel to 2.31. Rebooted to recovery and flashed 2.31 and magisk and rebooted. I ended up up in bootloader; rebooted again and I again ended up in bootloader. I then rebooted to twrp, wiped data and cache, restored a backup and rebooted and it ended up in bootloader again. I had to flash the factory image (without -w) to solve the issue. Am I doing something wrong when I try to update the kernel?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] greyhd:
Sounds like you did everything right. Are you sure you flashed magisk after the kernel? I had no issues but the only difference from you is that I don't have permanent twrp, I boot into it then flash.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
flash Flash kernel.zip in twrp

flash magisk.zip in twrp

I always reboot to recovery once, (superstitious?)

then I reboot to system

your process is right, not sure what happened...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sirxdroid:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere&hl=en

But read this post:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76252525&postcount=1789

So you will need a USB dongle to monitor with screen off.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
Well I tried it again and followed Az Biker's suggestion about rebooting to recovery, and it worked. I've never had to do that before. This is a strange phone. Thanks to both of you for your confirmation and suggestions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
Nice! Maybe it's more than superstition :p

Glad you're up and running!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] caballon:
For Android p phone Wich kernel I flash
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
The stable 2.31 version should work fine :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Prattham:
What would be the easiest way to return to stock Kernel rather than flashing the factory image again

I have tried to flash boot img from twrp but it doesn't play well
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Fastboot the boot.img from the factory image :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Prattham:
What would be the command?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
...fastboot flash boot boot.img....:good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dinkoh:
I'm getting the same error, except I came from 2.29 and didn't need to flash twrp again. It freezes up when I reboot after awhile, but rebooting immediately again seems to work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Flyer66:
Besides fastboot flashing the boot.img, you can use TWRP to restore your boot partition...provided you backed up your stock Rom. It's always a good habit to at least do a Nandroid backup of the boot, system, and data partitions when you flash the new security updates/factory image. This way if you ever want to return to the stock kernel, you just have to restore the boot partition. Plus, you should always return to the stock kernel before flashing a different kernel..i.e. going from Flash Kernel to ElementalX or vice versa.

If you're just updating the same kernel, then you can dirty flash the update without having to return to stock. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Prattham:
Haha i know the drill ?

Thing is earlier on 6p op3 i would just flash boot img within twrp but I tried on this and it went haywire

So that's it

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Flyer66:
No worries...just trying to be helpful. That's what these forums are all about. :)

Good luck! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] drewski_1:
superstition :p

. . . or i've been really lucky! <knocks on wood>
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Same here.....knocks on head! ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Alxoom33:
The latest Flash kernels all work on P.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mgear356:
Happy to report that 2.31 + dirty unicorns 14 March build does not cause any reboot in Android auto plug in..

Thanks flash!

Just flashed 2.31 with du 20 March build.. I think it should stay the same
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] micmars:
[MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION], would you please update your kernel?

I'd like something to flash.

Just make a fake changelog, update the rev number and date.

We don't pay for laziness.

Capiche?

[this is partially a joke.]

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL

#WhiteUIsMustDie, #EndDarkAppOppression
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Az Biker:
IKR?!

I think this is the longest Flash Kernel has gone without an update.

I'm surprised we haven't seen any

"Is this kernel dead?"

"will there be any more updates to this kernel?

"I think the dev has moved on"

"Close this thread if the dev is just going to ignore us"

:p
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pkgnex:
I know, right?

It's getting so bad that I had to download and flash the beta!

;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dredq:
I am in withdrawals.... Cold sweats... Going to TWRP and just staring blankly for hours.... Help me Nathan. Help me....
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
You both need serious professional help!! ??????
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] micmars:
Nah man, it's [MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION] that needs help.

Ninja, you're kind of a twit.

Get something up, lie to us, just do your dang job, or the pretend donations cease.

Why carnt you respond, ya carnt?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL

#WhiteUIsMustDie, #EndDarkAppOppression
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fanatic75:
Nevermind I got it
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Ghisy:
Now that you mention it, my settings don't seem to stick whenever I reboot my phone. I can see them in real time but then they vanish. I'd like to know if it's possible to do that with Flash and Kernel Adiutor.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Oi PrickMars...

To everyone else, I am still alive lol. I wasn't expecting there to be this long of a drought on stable kernel updates, otherwise I would have released something earlier in the week. I have been doing a lot of behind the scenes work, looking for things to pull in and testing them thoroughly. I just threw out another beta tonight, it will be pushed to stable once 4.4.129 is out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Update!

Remember any and all bug reports need to include logs and clear steps to reproduce (see the info in the OP). You should also know what version it started with. If you want to be a tester and get builds before they are released here or just hangout, feel free to stop by Telegram!

Short changelog

Linux 4.4.129

Bring back EAS 1.5 as I believe I have eliminated all regressions

Backend crypto algorithm updates

Update Clang toolchain

Downloads

Primary: http://nchancellor.net/downloads/kernels/taimen/8.1.0/stable/

Mirror: https://github.com/nathanchance/fk-zips

Commits

Kernel: https://github.com/nathanchance/wahoo/commits/oreo-m2
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RhapsodyK:
Finally the cure of my flashaholic has finally arrived! Thank you once again for the amazing update :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pvtjoker42:
Flashaholics! Time to scratch that itch! :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Blue305:
Running latest Nitrogen and latest kernel version. Thanks a lot [MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION] !
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chazall1:
New 2.32 Running great here.

Thanks for your dedication
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ram4ufriends:
Any changes from the latest beta?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Switch Blade:
[MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION] As I am a flash-a-holic with your Kernels as well.......Is there somewhere where you state what is in your Beta Kernels?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] krweby:
I would guess it's the file that says change log in the folder with the beta. But I could be wrong. j/k
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Yes, there is a changelog file in the folder and I give short changelogs in Telegram.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Update!

Remember any and all bug reports need to include logs and clear steps to reproduce (see the info in the OP). You should also know what version it started with. If you want to be a tester and get builds before they are released here or just hangout, feel free to stop by Telegram!

Short changelog

Linux 4.4.130

Upstream Qualcomm patches

sdcardfs updates from kernel/common

Downloads

Primary: http://nchancellor.net/downloads/kernels/taimen/8.1.0/stable/

Mirror: https://github.com/nathanchance/fk-zips

Commits

Kernel: https://github.com/nathanchance/wahoo/commits/oreo-m2
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] def-g:
Don't u sleep? Lol Great job.

G
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Erratically :silly:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] clothednblack:
2 days without an update, this thread must be dead. It was a good run though, thanks for all you have done Nathan.

Seriously though, you know things are going smoothly when cricket's are in your thread and and it's still full of life.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dredq:
So True
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Hahaha I know right?

4.4.131 will be out tonight or tomorrow so update inbound very shortly :angel:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pvtjoker42:
Just when I was startin to get itchy for something to flash, you pull it off again.. :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Update!

Remember any and all bug reports need to include logs and clear steps to reproduce (see the info in the OP). You should also know what version it started with. If you want to be a tester and get builds before they are released here or just hangout, feel free to stop by Telegram!

Short changelog

Linux 4.4.131

Small updates to the dm-verity driver

Downloads

Primary: http://nchancellor.net/downloads/kernels/taimen/8.1.0/stable/

Mirror: https://github.com/nathanchance/fk-zips

Commits

Kernel: https://github.com/nathanchance/wahoo/commits/oreo-m2
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Thanks as aways Master Jedi! Dang Hoss, you sure do make it tough to get a full battery cycle without rebooting!! ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] showlyshah:
bro can you add exfat and ntfs support to the kernel? that will be a great help. since we dont have expandable storage.. we often need to use hdd's or pendrives .. i am currently using paragon exfat/ntfs support app to access the drives.

every single cheep phone does support these filesystems now a days.. but google flagship wont! wtf.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] wvcadle:
I just flashed 2.34, but am still showing 2.31 as the kernel version in about system. I've flashed it twice. Anyone else?

Edit: Upon attempting to patch the boot image with Magisk, I am getting the error that Magisk was unable to unpack boot image, Installation failed. I'm sure I'm missing something here...?

Edit: Nevermind. The file must've been corrupt. Redownloaded it, patched it, flashed it, and all is well. Reckon that's the way it should go 'round here. Post a problem, but keep at it, and hopefully find a solution while waiting.

Peace all!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chazall1:
2.34

all good here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Ditto
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arvylas:
A small update on the battery front. I think 2.31 had the best battery life so far, it was really amazing. I notice a definite degradation in 2.32, 2.33 especially in deep sleep. The EAS (un)reverting to 1.5 maybe?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Prey521:
Agreed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] IAMG:
x2
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Sorry, haven't experienced that myself, this has been fairly consistent since I got the device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D-m-x:
Also agreeing with this. I remember I wrote that a few weeks ago with 2.31

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76252197&postcount=1788

It is still good, but 2.31 was a whole other Level :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Agreed! :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
My only input to this is kinda an agreement with Nathan in the sense that I've not seen any noticable difference specific to the updates. That being said, maybe someone with a stable daily routine could test out the two with something kinda formal. My routine is so different day to day plus very bad signal in the mountain areas that each day is a different experience.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arvylas:
Just to be sure before posting anything about battery life I reverted back to 2.31 in case something else was messing with my battery. It's not bad with 2.32, 2.33 , it's just excellent with 2.31. Maybe the best since I got the device.

I forgot to mention that I am stock rooted.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
You all are welcome to stay on 2.31 then :highfive:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] rickysidhu_:
Battery life has also been very consistent for me throughout the versions as well. Just thought I'd share to help create a consensus.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cd993:
Doing great :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] misiokicio:
Hey chaps , all that statin great battery on 2.31.. r u all on 8.1? Or 9.0 thx in advance
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
8.1 here. I won't be going to 9.0 until it's official :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bobbarker2:
Even someone with a stable daily routine will not be able to accurately compare the battery life between the two different versions. There's always going to be variables in PS and app behavior as well as environment, e.g. signal strength.

A test like that will never be comparing apples to apples. In addition just testing one day verse another is not a large enough sample size to determine if there's any real difference.

The only way to gather emperical data on battery life difference between two versions of the kernel would be to run a benchmark like routine on a clean image of the operating system. Anandtech and GSMArena do this type of analysis to obtain quantitative data when they do phone reviews.

Having said all that my qualitative experience has been that there's virtually no change in battery life. I'm always around 1% idle battery drain and at the end of the day have 50 to 60% of my charge left.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Bignoze73:
blazing fast.....thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shooterlgk:
How do u pull that battery life man? I struggle to get 3hours sot lol