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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alershka:
Thanks! I verified via the website that I do have the Google version. I enabled wifi, updated to 8.1 then was able to tick OEM unlock. I still have not put my sim card in but I am on the path. Looks like my adb tools need to be updated also.

Thanks again!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
VICTORY! Well done :good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] getsideways:
so im trying on my desktop computer instead of my laptop. still same. fastboot devices shows device id. any other command just results in a list of possible fastboot commands. tried 2 cables and 2 usb ports
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_bigjake:
I had the same issue with my linux laptop but it works fine from my windows 10 laptop and my Nexus 6p. Yes you can use fastboot and adb from another Android with a magisk module. I use my 6p to boot twrp on my XL 2 for every Flash kernel update ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] getsideways:
So I'm a step closer. I got my bootloader unlocked. I needed to put ./ In front of commands. So I installed TWRP. But now when I door into recovery TWRP won't respond to touch commands.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
This is a well known issue. A permanent fix to this is to install a custom kernel as the TWRP for "taimen" doesn't really respond to touch on the stock kernel. A temporary fix is to boot off of the TWRP image file and "fastboot" into it that way...

Hope this helps...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] getsideways:
Flashed a custom kernel in fastboot. That fixed the TWRP touch problem. So I'm rooted with magisk 16.4 and stock ROM. TWRP sometime gets stuck at TWRP screen. Have to force power off and try sgain. But overall it runs good. I loved nitrogen ROM on my 3t. Will probably try that soon. Thanks for the help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Sorry for offtop, but didn't find relevant thread. Is there a possibility to make navbar and status bar transparent or at least same as wallpaper? Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Look into the substratum themes like, Sprite or Lone4Subs. I believe they allow for what you may be looking for :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Way too complicated for me, will check it later.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sportytony:
I like using Nova Launcher
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
I'm on custom launcher too, so funny didn't realize I can do it in home settinfs)) thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sportytony:
Np
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BootlegSnackz:
Haven't flashed in a while but I wanted to try flashing the factory image to get my type c pushing audio again... Is there still an issue with usb 3.0 not recognizing devices in fastboot?

I feel like that stopped me from flashing in the past as I searched and couldn't find a concrete fix. Just some custom drivers that seemed to cause other issues as a side effect.

Thanks for any help!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Can I upgrade to Android P DP2/3 having unlocked bootloader, installed TWRP and rooted? If not, which one is the problem?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Sure you can. Just clean fastboot the PDP2/3 factory image. It'll wipe your phone, then just install twrp and root again :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
I mean can I do it now ota by signing up for beta? And if no, which parts shall I remove (root, unlock, twrp)?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Fastboot the stock boot.img from your current build your on. That'll remove root and twrp. Then sign up for the beta :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] basily:
I just got my phone, and well, I'm a little sleep deprived, so forgive me if this is a really stupid question, but I'm completely stumped! I'm on Windows 10 by the way.

First, I figured out that "adb --version" doesn't work, but "adb version" does.

Second, "fastboot --version" returns "unrecognised option '--version'"

Lastly, after I reboot into the bootloader using "adb reboot bootloader" I do "fastboot flashing unlock" and it just returns the fastboot help. "fastboot devices" DOES show my phone though.

What am I missing???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Is your SDK/platform-tools up to date? Have you tried different USB A to USB C cables and ports? Is OEM unlocking and USB debugging enabled? Sure sounds like a USB cable issue to me :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] basily:
Thanks. It turns out it's because I must have an older installation of the SDK somewhere on my machine. When I run the command in powersherll within the directory of the most recent SDK/platform-tools, it works. Damn windows.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
It's always the little things that like to arse bite us! Glad you got it though ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] srqrob:
I think it's easier to add your SDK folder to your path and then windows will use the correct file.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
[MENTION=4670411]Az Biker[/MENTION], tried to flash Flash kernel like described in your sig but I'm stuck on google logo and progress bar. Unlocked, root, twrp. Flashed zip
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Did you flash magisk after you flashed the kernel? If so, have you tried a hard restart with the power button? AZ usually flashes the kernel, then reboots back to twrp, then flashes magisk. BTW, don't wipe "dalvik/cache after you've flashed either one :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
First time I flashes both together, then restored stock kernel, then flashed only Flash without wiping anything after. All the same
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Again, try flashing the kernel, then reboot back to twrp, then flash magisk. If you get stuck at the G screen, do a hard restart with the power button :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Will try a bit later. Thanks.

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But generally, how long does it take for a phone to boot after flashing a kernel? Is it same time as usual?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Should be about the same. Maybe a little longer on the first boot up :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Everything worked fine, thank you! Flash kernel -> reboot to twrp -> flash magisk -> reboot.

But a weird thing I've noticed is when I reboot to recovery from terminal command in emulator (su -c reboot recovery) twrp becomes unresponsive to touch, but when I reboot from adb (adb reboot recovery) everything's fine. Not sure if it's a coincidence or not.

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So, after flashing Flash kernel I wonder what kind of benefits I shall notice?))
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You can also reboot to twrp via magisk, see pic.

The main benefits you'll see is greater customization using a kernel managing app like EXKM or KA, and probably a little better battery life :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
So if I'm quite happy with performance and how cpu works on stock there's no need to flash anything else? Is there any other customization except the usual ones for kernels?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Running the stock kernel won't allow the customization that Flash kernel will. Things like...color control, i/o schedulers, gestures, vibration, kernel backups, wake locks, memory, and CPU frequency Control. Just to name a few. Not to mention that Flash(aka..Nathan) updates his kernel quicker than a rabbit in heat! :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Do you have any recommended settings especially for colors?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I keep mine set to saturated, and then use these values in the EXKM app :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
And what's the benefit? Does this remove bluish tones?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I think so. But only you can be the judge of that :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
Well, when I close my eyes I see Rainbows and Huskies while running this kernel...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
So if now I want to lock my bootloader how can I do it without wiping the phone? I mean of I need to restore my phone and for that I have to flash vendor image, but for doing that i have to unlock, but then i want to come back to full stock by locking it, what shall i do? Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Run latest factory image via fastboot,

leave the -w intact (don't remove it),

Once you boot up and make sure EVERYTHING is back to stock, and WORKING , only then will you lock the bootloader.

Check the OP for instructions first, making sure all is working and stock BEFORE locking bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Do like AZ said, however, there is no way to get around wiping your phone when you lock the bootloader! ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Can I install magisk.zip (basically root) without OEM unlock? Just by booting to twrp.img and flashing magisk.zip.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Nope ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KHold01:
Need some help. When I attempt to update to the June image it fails. It says I have bootloader version tmz12bb and version tmz12g is required. Platform tools are up to date and all the other usual trouble shooting. Have been attempting the update via [MENTION=3730810]Badger50[/MENTION] method.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Any secret to flashing magisk? Flashed 16.4 in twrp and my phone just keeps looping to twrp.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KHold01:
Install TWRP, then kernel if you want, then maigisk. In that order. Everytime
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
With a rom already installed this should work fine right? Don't need to change kernel to permissive or anything?

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With a rom already installed this should work fine right? Don't need to change kernel to permissive or anything?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_bigjake:
Do you see a failed to flash bootloader before that? The script flashes the radio and bootloader them reboots bootloader and checks if the new bootloader is installed. Sounds to me you didn't unlock_critical so it fails flashing the bootloader ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KHold01:
Yeah that's exactly it. Hasn't been an issue until now. Been unlocked since January. So backup and unlock_critical? Is there an easier way?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_bigjake:
I'd flash the April image without the -w, backup all your stuff and unlock critical. That's the only way to go imo
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KHold01:
Don't have to install the kernel at all if you don't want it. Any time you flash a kernel or magisk you need to flash twrp(again) before it. I am on stock ROM with flash kernel and magisk. I just flash, then flash, flash.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
So for root I need unlocked bootloader and with unlocked I wouldn't have ota updates right p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
To elaborate a bit...

the answer lies in the same reason there is a root method for the Verizon OG Pixels (although the method involves not connecting the phone to any data) but not the VZ Pixel 2's...adb and fastboot commands won't work unless OEM unlock is "ticked" -- a shame that the VZ Pixel 2's don't have the same "exploit"...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
After thinking a while I remembered why I had chosen android and decided to go fully unlocked, root and cust kernel. Final question is, how shall I update vendor images when updates available? Downloading OTA packages and flashing in TWRP?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FlatOutRU:
In order to receive and install official OTA over settings menu do I need to lock the bootloader?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
No, you just need to have stock recovery and no root to be able to take and install an OTA. Which is why the majority of us use fastboot to manually update our systems via the monthly factory images. You can also use twrp to flash the monthly OTA zips as well if your not comfortable using fastboot, which I think many folks should learn anyway. I mean, if your going to tinker, and mod your device, why not learn how to use the best tool we have in order to that? ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FlatOutRU:
I want to flash Android P dp2 over ota
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Then either sign up for the beta to get an OTA if your on stock recovery without root, or fastboot the factory image if your fully bootloader unlocked :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pikakun:
I know this is an older post, but I too have this logo just constantly on screen but I cannot get my device to turn off or back on, I am literally stuck on this screen. Can anybody offer some advice?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
What did you do to get here?? Have you tried a hard restart using the power button?? ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] State.of.mind:
Whenever you update to a new factory image (security patch),do you then have to flash TWRP, Kernel, and Magisk again if you want to keep them? or can you just remove the -w and flash and still retain TWRP, Kernel and Magisk?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Even if you remove the -w, you still need to fastboot twrp, and subsequently, flash the twrp installer zip and magisk again :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
What really annoys is that June OTA update in System is just 54M, but instead I have to download full OTA update which is 20 times bigger.

So if I'm on May release fully unlocked, with cust kernel and twrp and magisk, how shall I update to June skipping all the initial setup process?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Don't have my pc with me. I have Flashes kernel installed and unrooted. Can I just flash the June full ota zip in trwp? If so, then I loose cust kernel and TWRP usability till I get back my pc?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You could flash the OTA zip in twrp, however, you will lose twrp, root, and custom kernel until you get home ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KHold01:
I ended up just backing up, unlock_critical, restore through twrp and flashing June without -w. Everything worked out. Thanks for the help
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
As I saw in almost every custom rom there's more qs tiles available, also I could change settings background etc. Is there any mods or modules allowing to do it on stock rom?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
You can add more quick settings by using this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.simonesestito.ntiles

This is what i use, you need root for some tiles though

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_bigjake:
Nice, I'm glad I was able to help ? I didn't do the unlock critical when I first got mine and almost ended up with a brick because of it ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
Thanks for the follow-up, all too often we never hear how the folks we help make out. Also your post here will help others in the same position. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
[MENTION=5548095]Pikakun[/MENTION], if you are stuck on the Google loading screen, try holding the power button until the screen turns off. Ever since smartphones running Android went without battery access, Google/Android OS built it in that holding the power should

ALWAYS

be able to turn off the device -- I'm under the impression it's probably even built into the main board.

After, try re-installing Magisk (16.4 latest beta). There used to be an issue where loading the system first time installing Magisk would run into that infinite loading screen before working normally. I haven't had that since version 16, but you may be loading an old Magisk installer and/or something with that same issue. Here's hoping re-installing Magisk (latest) will patch and "re-image" your boot image and maybe dtbo and correct everything.

Good luck to you and hope this helps...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] garnet&gold:
Besides what [MENTION=5426778]Prattham[/MENTION] suggested, there is also https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rascarlo.quick.settings.tiles. It requires root. works great for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
No available. Maybe this? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rascarlo.quick.settings.tiles&hl=en
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] garnet&gold:
Not sure, why the link didn't work for you, but yes, that is the same app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
I don''t know, maybe geo settings. Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Three days on Flash kernel, battery life is so obviously less than on stock, and didn't see any benefit. Would love to stick to the stock, pity root doesn't allow OTA's.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
If you like the stock kernel, then run it bruh. Battery life for me on Flash has always been stellar! Not to mention, the customization benefits far outweigh the alleged decreased battery life. Instead of worrying about OTA's and root, just learn to fastboot so you can flash the monthly security updates, and forget about OTA's forever :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
I'm just sharing my experience, as I don't use any kind of kernel customization (don't see a real benefit).

As for fastboot, that's what I actually did in May and June, but:

1. OTA update is 54 MB and OTA image is 1.1 GB, feel the difference.

2. Flashing OTA image mean I should setup the pone again and even backup-restore some data. I assume there must be a way for kind of dirty flashing, and I would really appreciate if you share it.

Can you share your setup pls (ROM, kernel)?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
It's all good my friend. Wasn't trying to be confrontational. Android is all about choice, so run what you like. As far as my setup, it's as basic as it gets. Stock rom + root + kernel + substratum themes and that's it. This is the method I use every month to update my system with fastboot and the factory images. This does not wipe your data! All you have to do is re-install root, kernel(optional) and twrp when your done :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Thanks! Why don't you flash custom roms?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
It's cyclical like the full moon!????????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Help please! Really urgent question, tried to flash Carbon, tried to boot up without flashing gapps, but stuck on logo, when I reboot to recovery (flashed TWRP.zip) I'm not asked to enter pin and all the files stays encrypted, so I can't flash anything. Please help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Meh....just kinda got tired if dealing with waiting for rom updates and all the flashing this and that. Not that it was difficult or anything, just is much easier for me fastboot the monthly security updates, reinstall twrp, kernel, root, and my themes and off I go. Don't get me wrong, the Devs for all the custom roms do a flippin fantastic job, and the custom features are great, I'm just happier with stock + root + themes, and everything just works with no bugs to bother me ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Feels like I'm going the same direction, will try couple of ROMs and decide then.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Nothing wrong with that! That's why we love...The Droid! ???

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Try fastbooting into twrp to get touch response back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
I did, but the problem is not touch related, problem is that TWRP doesn't ask me for pin code, but it doesn't and thus all the data is encrypted, so I can't flash anything.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
If you can't boot into the OS to remove screen lock, or restore the backup you made before you flashed the rom, then about all you can do is try dirty fastbooting the factory image to get back to a functional OS. Been there myself a time or 2 ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Ok, now I'm in another trouble)) Wanted to go back to May image and didn't manage to boot as I must have been full wiped. So I flashed June image again deleting -w. Now I'm having Google Services Framework keeps stopping error which don't allow me to go behind configuration screen. I really don't want to full wipe the phone. Is there any other solution?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Go back to fastboot/bootloader mode...type in,

fastboot getvar all.....to see which slot your on. Once you know that, then type..

...fastboot --set-active=a or b...if you are on slot a, then switch it to slot b, or visa versa.

Then fastboot the June factory image again with the -w removed and see what happens.

Question, you say you flashed the May factory image, which you think wiped your phone?? If so, then your already wiped before doing the June image. Or am I misunderstanding something? :confused:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
Actually I removed -w from May before flashing, but the phone was wiped indeed, so I started over with standard image installation. Thank you so much for helping all over xda)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] E30Nova:
I know it's a major version change, but has anybody dirty flashed DP2 over Oreo?

I'm on the May update, and figure, if I'm gonna flash the June update, I may as well try DP2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Why not flash DP3? :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] E30Nova:
Ha, that's what I meant.

I guess I was thinking of "beta 2" while typing that up so I ended up putting dp2 lol.

Has anyone dirty flashed dp3 from Oreo?

EDIT: So I bit the bullet and flashed the DP3 image. Flashed magisk and flash kernel, but still don't have root. I used to be able to flash it in twrp and be done, but that doesn't work on P anymore. I guess I'll see if magisk can modify a boot image. Is that what you guys are doing?

EDIT 2: Yeah, doesn't work. Used the boot.img from the dp3 image and tried to patch it via magisk manager. Fails every time.

Help?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ghisy:
Hey,

I've seen several posts mentioning that, even by removing the -w within the flash-all script, their phones got wiped clean after flashing a factory image.

Is there any SAFE way to update without this being a concern? Can we flash the different img files separately somehow?

I don't want to update to the latest version only to see all my files and data gone...

Thanks!