yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MahoVader:
This tool is still working flawlessly for me, AND had the July updates! Even if [MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION] is MIA, hopefully he's doing ok. I use his tool to flash the monthly updates, then root with magisk (temp TWRP). Pro Pixel 2XL module.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jimmycrackcorn1:
Wanted to use this too but I'm not so sure after hearing the recent troubles..

Is there another AIO?

For those of you all self righteously PO'd about no responses.. sit & think about that for a minute outside of your little internet bubble.. If the guy is not well, has lost the ability to respond, is in hospital or likewise, do you really think answering emails or having someone else do it even rates on his scale of things to do..? Whos to say anyone close to him even knew about his skipsoft project... Stuff happens in life & takes you out sometimes along with everything you had going on in it.. Your $6 doesn't change that.. it's $6 bucks.. get over it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Ciuma777:
How to unpack andorid 8.x from Pixel ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mskip:
Hi, first of all let me introduce myself my name is Craig Roberts I am a coder for Roblox games but I am here primarily to get everything up to date and help the Unified Android Toolkit to grow again. Mark has been unwell for quite some time and is unable to use a keyboard or mouse and a lot of people who promised to answer emails and keep the site up to date for him (and for which he paid them) have let him down so I offered to step in and get everything back in working order again. This is his only source of income right now and I have known him for a long time so I wanted to help.

Email support and missing Toolkit codes: If you have sent an email and not been responded to then I apologise. I will start working through the backlog but missing codes will take priority so if you have purchased a code for a pro/ultimate version of the Toolkit and not had an answer please help me out, do not open a paypal dispute, email me at skipsoft.toolkit@gmail.com and I will send your code right away (during office hours). You can also go to http://skipsoft.net/donate/getcode.php and enter your paypal email to get your code. There seems to be a problem with paypal processing hotmail addresses which has caused a lot of unresponded payments and I assure you this has not been on purpose and will be sorted out.

Please wish Mark well in his slow recovery, he is upset he cannot maintain the Toolkit but I have promised I will stick by it as it is a great kit he has developed over the years and has helped out many thousands of users. I reiterate this is his only source of income so please support him as best you can if the Toolkit has ever been a help to you (I know its saved my neck on more than 1 occasion which is why im here today). Any support and/or purchase of a code will help ease the worry of him looking after his family.

Feel free to retweet and share this post to get the message out that the Toolkit is not dead and we can make it great again (and help Mark out).

Thank you and stay tuned for more updates, Craig.

Pro/Ultimate User Auto Update Available:

The device module has been updated for all builds up to the latest version. All the firmware and OTA firmware images have been added to the firmware section on the Google devices and the OTA images added for the OnePlus devices. These can be downloaded and flashed directly through the Toolkit for your convenience.

If you find any of this useful PLEASE donate to a device project. You can do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at https://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/skipsoftnet for posts/updates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Broadleynine:
I've been watching this thread for a while to see if/when Mark came back but knowing he was very ill and after such a long absence I kinda feared the worst. However, I'm glad to hear he's still with us and I certainly do hope he recovers quickly.

What is it with people promising to do something (and even getting paid to do it) yet going back on their word? Here, if these people promised to keep this awesome tool up to date but, for whatever reason, couldn't, fine...I get it...life sometimes doesn't let us do what we want, but if that's the case then it's up to THEM to step up and find someone who could do their job not only because they were being paid to maintain this tool (and contracting a 3rd party fulfills their end of the bargain) but also because that's what they said they'd do...for Mark.

Craig, as someone who's paid for ultimate quite a while ago, I for one appreciate you stepping up for Mark and for us.

Cheers mate!

P.S. When I get paid next week I'll send Mark a donation and I'll post the transaction # when I do.. However, make sure you take a little bit and at least get yourself a beer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
It's good to hear that Mark is still around and that the toolkit keeps on being maintained. Craig, please wish Mark a good recovery. I apologise for having been impatient in the past when no response came to my (and others) posts. I assumed that if you're ill, that you can at least let the users know what the status is. It didn't cross my mind that Mark wasn't able to type at all (the only thing that was communicated was that he was ill) so again please send my apologies to Mark for that. I will contribute as much as I can.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Pixel 2 XL met Tapatalk
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MahoVader:
Thanks for the update, Craig!

Really glad to hear some news about Mark. Definitely let him know we're pulling for him and hope he'll have a full recovery. I was hoping the fact that the July updates had been added was a good sign about his health! Also, thanks to you for stepping in to help out!

Best regards!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] humdrum2009:
Set up can app for Mark

If he already has one pay it for us.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kellybrf:
hi craig, thanks so much for the update and it is good to see that this will be maintained. any update on when android 9 support will be available? looks like all the 8.1 builds are up but not any of the dev previews, and of course the final release which just came out today.

more importantly, for those of us who have already paid for the full version, is there another way to donate to mark? maybe a gofundme page or something similar? thanks again!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] caballon:
Let us know how to help every person need seconds opportunity and donation for a person who make life easier for others. :svetius:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] zard:
Hi, I’m new to this tool. If my device is a Pixel 2 XL, not rooted with stock recovery, bootloader unlock and unlock_critical done.

I’ve used this tool to backup my apps and the apps data.

Question:

If I had to factory reset my Pixel 2 XL, then do the bootloader unlock and unlock_critical, with this tool, I restore the apps and the apps data restore from my computer, that would get me back to where it was before I factory reset?

Is this the correct way to use this tool without root and TWRP recovery?

I’m used to rooting and TWRP recovery and using Titanium Backup for my apps and apps data on other devices but as I would like to avoid them so that I don’t have issue with my office network and applications, thus trying to assess if this tool and method of use is the way to go.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] rwcasto:
Hi guys- I have looked all over for a solution for the issue I am having- currently on windows 10 pro- with the most updated toolbox- after install the program and stay in the program it works- the minute I exit, I can not get the tool box to open again. It will show a brief flash of a command prompt screen then that is it. I have to re-install the program all over again. I am using elevated/admin every time to use the program. I have searched all over and see no answer? Suggestions? Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MahoVader:
[MENTION=2868749]rwcasto[/MENTION] That's how I've been using the tool as well. I got tired of trying to get it to connect, so I just reinstall each month when I'm doing the updates. Happy to report I was able to install Pie, and rooted with Magisk by using temporary TWRP.

[MENTION=253243]zard[/MENTION] I haven't used the tool for backup/restore, so I can't comment beyond that it's my understanding that it is supposed to work that way. Good luck!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] zard:
Tested the backup on OnePlus Two which had TWRP and Magisk 16.7 uninstalled. Restore did run but app drawer showed no apps restored. Rebooted OPT but still no apps in app drawer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MahoVader:
Were you able to restore the apps from Google sync at least? Hopefully then the data sync worked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] FSRBIKER:
Has anyone successful used this to get root/recovery/Magisk for Android 9.0?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] zard:
No.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MahoVader:
What a pain. I used to be really crazed about making backups of everything possible with TiBu and full system backups etc. I found none are bulletproof, but I've been impressed with the Google sync backups of everything on my Pixel. Apps, most app data and even text messages have surprised me popping back up. However, I still make backups of important data just in case. Seriously frustrating to lose data. ?

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I upgraded to Pie with the tool, then used it to temporarily boot TWRP and install Magisk (beta channel) and root. I had already downloaded Magisk directly to my phone, and have Busybox Pro on the phone. Pie wasn't available in the tool yet, so I downloaded the factory image to my PC and used the 'works with all' option. No problems. I did notice Pie has a lot more options for the USB connection, but doing it this way worked. I also had to have Magisk update itself after install.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] zard:
You’re right about reliability of Google Drive restore but it’s way too slow (3 to 4 hours) even on my 1 GBPs home internet. When I do the same restore on my OnePlus Two using TWRP and Titanium Backup, it takes less than half an hour.

I’m thinking that for this Pixel 2 XL, I’ll probably use Magisk boot img to backup my apps and apps data using Titanium Backup weekly and uninstall Magisk after that. It’s much more inconvenient but looks like no choice for me since I’ve tested around 4 software and this tool, none of them works as well as Titanium Backup or at least up till Google backup standard.

If only Google has a similar software as Itune so I can do my backup on my computer during weekends, which I’m doing for my iPhone X.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kickenwing13:
Relock Bootloader RMA

Hey ya'll i'm on android P unlocked and nothing else done... I haven't used the kit since i unlocked, but I did allow it to update when it asked. I typed option 3 to relock the bootloader it showed me it was unlocked.. said it locked it and then before it was done, it said it was unlocked and asked if i wanted to load android...... any tips? I have an RMA coming
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kickenwing13:
The option is grayed out in my developer options. This is the unlocked pixel straight from Google.. thought about trying to downgrade from official 9. 0 to 8.1 or something and then trying the toolkit again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
Hi Craig, any news on the update process? I saw that Android Pie still has not been incorporated into the toolkit yet?

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Pixel 2 XL met Tapatalk
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mikelikesbikes:
Used this tool for the first time today. Wow I am impressed. Put together so well. Usually can dig myself out of a soft brick on my own but today I couldn't get it going. This tool saved me. I am sorry to hear about the devs troubles. If I could give a medal I would after the morning I had trying to fix my phone. The tool worked perfectly the first time. Since I can't give medals a donation is all I can do. It will be sent asap. Thank you for this sharing to community. And thanks to Craig for stepping in to keep this going.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ctrlbrk:
Does this work with Android 9? I am on the December patch, but need to root so I can record calls using Boldbeast.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MahoVader:
Working fine for me! Just used it for the December update using 'any build' option. I use it to temporarily boot into TWRP and install Magisk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
Whatever happened to this Craig dude who in July said he stepped in in absence of Mark and who said he would update the toolkit? Never heard from him again...

It would be nice to know what the status of the toolkit is. I mean, if it's abandonware, then just say so. Then the users know where they stand. Not communicating is worse than saying the toolkit will not be further developed/maintained.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chris9000:
Dumb question, but will this work on the non-XL model?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JDROIDS:
I rebooted after installing the updated android studio but still can not get it to flash the November update. It recognizes my device and I was able to unlock bootloader but when I try to flash OTA it still says "device not set". I am not sure what to do now. I am searching forums but in the meantime if anyone has suggestions they would be welcomed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chadhoard:
Same with mine! I have even run the flash-all script. For whatever reason, I am missing the boot.sig, recovery.img, system.sig, and vendor.sig.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lawlrus:
Minimal adb and fastoot is working fine for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] michaelbsheldon:
Bet you haven't tried to flash newest Nov factory image.

Older fastboot before Oct 25 will not successfully flash.

I'm sure.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lawlrus:
You got me there Ive only used it to flash boot images
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chadhoard:
Hopefully these pics will spark some suggestions on fixing my phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] krweby:
I was having fun with mine coming up corrupted and not being able to flash the stock image back. I fixed it by using the 8.1 developer image. After it boots use the update that reverts it back to stock and it will boot fine.

Follow this

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/easy-unlock-8-1-developer-preview-t3695306
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chadhoard:
OH MY GOD!!!!!!! YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!!!! Booting up!!! Thank you SOOOOO much!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JDROIDS:
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You "used" the 8.1 image. So does that mean you downloaded the 8.1 zip file and side loaded it and flashed it? Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chadhoard:
I just downloaded the file it linked to. Unzipped it. Ran the bat file.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] krweby:
Follow the directions in the link. Yes it is the 8.1 dev image. Once it loads go through the setup skip everything just connect to wifi. Go into system click the check for update. It should show that at the top that you opted out of the dev program and the update will take you back to stock image using ota. Install and it should get you back to the stock image.

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Your welcome. No problem. Glad I could help. I suspect it has something to do with flashing to the a/b slot. I haven't had to deal with that before since I just came from a Nexus 6.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JDROIDS:
Just wanted to update if this helps anyone. I used the toolkit to sideload the November security update by downloading the factory update from the Google sure and adding it to the sideload folder in the toolkit.

Root I'm not going to do yet because it's a little sketchy to me.

Thank you Susie go all the help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nextking:
Thanks for this, will definitely try. Do you have a link?

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Disregard.. Just saw you can do it directly from toolkit.. great work OP
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Geekser:
i must be an idiot - but I can't seem to get the ultimate code to activate.

I purchased the Ultimate for the Google Pixel Xl2 - when I put follow the instructions to enter that code in the toolkit - I get an error message saying that I entered the wrong code. I thought I did everything as described to activate the code - but apparently I am doing something wrong -

Can you tell me what i am doing wrong?

EDIT - I am an idiot - but I figured out what I was doing wrong. Never mind - all set. thanks for an awesome Tool kit. I have used previous versions of this tool kit - you do amazing work my friend. thanks for everything.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jblanko6:
Question ..... If I'm on the dev preview 8.1 can I still use this toolkit to flash the Nov 8.1 build and root it?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bemagrp:
[MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION]

Ultimate user here, device not set message when trying update November img.

Android sdk updated, sideload ota worked until 97% then failed.

Thank you in advance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mskip:
I think your problem is related to outdated adb/fastboot files being used. I have updated the Toolkit installer to version 1.7.1 with the latest adb/fastboot files, as well as fixing the adb/fastboot auto updater as it wasn't working properly. If you have the pro version I will be uploading an autoupdate in a few minutes which will hopefully fix your problem.

Non Pro users PLEASE take the latest update to Toolkit base version 1.7.1 when you start the Toolkit as it should fix a lot of flashing related problems being talked about.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bemagrp:
I do have updated adb/fastboot, this is basically what i did as soon as got message.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mskip:
UPDATE FOR GOOGLE PIXEL 2 XL DEVICE FOR ALL USERS (PRO AND PUBLIC)

This is to update your Toolkit.exe file so that adb/fastboot files can be automatically updated to the latest version. This should fix any problems with flashing November firmware images due to outdated files. This update will also fix pro users restarting to the wrong device module after taking an AutoUpdate (affective from the next update).

Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified there is an update available [v1.0.3] and can auto update. SIMPLE.

Non Pro users have a few extra steps.

1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.

2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)

3. Select the device from the list (option 10)

4. Type ‘y’ or ‘yes’ (without the quotes) to delete the existing module files and settings for the device

5. Select option 62 from the list to update Toolkit.exe to the latest version

6. Type ‘y’ or ‘yes’ (without the quotes) to delete the existing module files and settings for the device

7. Restart the Toolkit, select the device and new module files will be downloaded/installed

If you want to donate to the device module project or purchase an Ultimate Code to unlock all devices/features please do it through the Toolkit so you get the right code fast.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jblanko6:
So this means now since I'm the dev preview 8.1 I can flash the Nov ROM ??

Thanks again
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] samteeee:
[MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION]

Good to see you here and thank you.

I was just wondering I have the pro version and "Note 5" & "N6P" modules,

so for me I just pay for the "2XL" module, right? And how much?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
Good to see you have introduced the modules for the new Pixels, [MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION]! Have been a user ever since the GNex. I will be purchasing it once my 2XL arrives (hopefully within the next two weeks).
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chadhoard:
Since getting my phone back up and running, thanks again [MENTION=3101900]krweby[/MENTION]!! The play store is saying my phone is not compatible with Netflix and will not allow me to install. What would cause this??

Also, every time I check for updates, the Nov OTA never comes up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lawlrus:
Because of safety net. Download the apk from apk mirror
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] budeone:
This is the only tool kit I have ever bought. Great that its here now also. I used it on Pixel C..
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mskip:
If you want the pro version of just the 2XL module you can select it through the Toolkit. Minimum donation amount is 4.8GBP

Once I have finished November updates (and OnePlus updates) I will start working on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8 support as I have been promising to do it for a long time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] samteeee:
Got it, thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mskip:
wow the GNex was a long time ago lol I still have mine. Glad ur still using the Toolkit its nice to think its good enough to keep using :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mskip:
Has anyone actually used the Pixel2XL module yet and can confirm what works and what doesn't? Also since I updated the adb/fastboot files yesterday (with the 1.7.1 base version update) has anyone flashed the November image correctly or does it still give an error?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
A long time ago indeed. And after that the Nexus 10, 5, 6P and now the Pixel 2 XL. Keep up the good work!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bkrickles:
I'm so happy to see you supporting the 2xl. I've had your pro version for the 6p for most of the past 2 years and when I've needed it, it's been great. In addition, your personal support when I've had a couple of issues has been terrific. I'm leaving on vacation today and will be getting pro version when I return. Thanks for all you do.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JazzMozz:
[MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION]: I just reinstalled the Toolkit (after I had done a clean Windows install a couple of weeks ago). I wanted to donate through the Toolkit (option 10, d) to unlock the 2XL Pro version, but I get an error: Cannot find the file skipsoft.net/donate/?toolkit=GooglePixel2XL. Please check whether you entered the correct name and try again (free translation). Do you know how I can solve this? Because I read earlier that you advise to make donations through the Toolkit and not via internet or other channels.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chadhoard:
I have tried, but it keeps showing I don't have the module and to use the ToolKit Cleen. I even downloaded the zip to try and sideload, and still no joy.