yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jlokos:
My question is related. Do you need to unlock_critical in order to sideload either the OTA or the image? I know I unlocked the bootloader when i got the phone, but I don't remember if I unlocked critical.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
I believe you only to unlock critical if you want to flash factory images.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
you dont need an unlocked bootloader at all to flash OTA files.

and here is what google says about critical:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] thesebastian:
In last 2 or 3 betas, we had to wait to update from beta to stable.

But forget about it....just wait maximum a month and you will get the OTA. The only notable difference is that you won't get the Android BETA popup when android boots.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mikulec:
Thats why I unlock bootloader on all phones right after I get it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] IINexusII:
Which is fine for you but android pay no longer works for people who use it :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] techstudio:
Had the same issue, had to flash factory full and wipe.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Mikulec:
With a Magisk theres no problem with Android Pay (but I guess rooting is another step further than some people will want go).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Klash6543:
I've been trying to install the OTA update package via sideload in adb and it basically stays stuck at the "Verifying update package..." message. I am currently on the most recent build (November Security Update/OPD1.170816.025) and Stock. I have the unlocked version of the 2 XL. Does anyone have any thoughts?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nitin.chobhe:
Don't you see the progress on command prompt like this?

Update: In my case it is failing after it served ~50% of the OTA zip. I tried at least 10 times and always it was aborted :(

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Klash6543:
I actually don't even have a status bar. it basically stays stuck after i input the command.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nitin.chobhe:
You renamed the ota zip?

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nikhil.agrawal:
Pixel isn't recognised in recovery. When system is on, ADB devices works fine but when I reboot to recovery, it says no emulators found. I'm using a mac btw. Anyone has any clue?

EDIT: Damn, I never rebooted to the recovery! Forgot that with pixel there is one extra step to get into recovery, feel so stupid now :P

Sideloaded the OTA successfully.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] SyNoriixX:
Have got the same issue. After pressing enter it stucks on verifying, waited for over 10 minutes and still nothing happend. Can someone try it with an USB Type A to Type C Cable, I have only used the delivered one (Type C to C).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] HankStorm:
Saw this with the November update. Try USB-A to USB-C cable. USB-C to USB-C has issues for some reason.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] MaxNXS:
Same issue here. going from .25 to 8.1 final and the sideload is stuck. Tried to let it run for an hour, but nothing happens.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Klash6543:
I renamed it during the attempt I screenshotted but I've also tried without renaming it. The checksum was still correct though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Klash6543:
Going to try this and report back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Klash6543:
So i can confirm guys, the issue was the USB-C to USB-C cable. When i switched to USB-C to USB-A cable it worked instantly!!! 5 minutes from start to finish!! I waited such a long time before and didn't even see a progress bar lol. Thanks for the help guys!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nitin.chobhe:
I flashed full factory image after removing -w parameter and it went all good :D

I'm running 8.1.0 with all my data intact.

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] slam666:
Hi, for my part it was not working with USB-A to USB-C cable, tried USB-C to USB-C cable and it is working but I am getting the message about the date so it is aborting, any way around that?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Klash6543:
Nice!! Which cord did you use to do it this way, USB-C to C or USB-C to A?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] slam666:
Do you have to reinstall all your apps?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Nope. Just have to root again if you choose to do so :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ohlin5:
Sorry, how do you remove the "-w" parameter? And I'm assuming you just ran the 'flash-all.bat' file that is a part of the full factory images, right?

EDIT: Nevermind, think I figured it out :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Fuzzy13:
If I'm coming from 8.1 dp2 to the 8.1 final, do I need to just download the ota and sideload like normal? Just wanna make sure I don't need to do anything extra.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nitin.chobhe:
Type C To USB A

Nope. That is what I meant by (intact data) ;)

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] chill145:
Do you just remove -w on that last line and leave everything else intact? I'm assuming that's the case but want to double check. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Yep. And just leave a single space between the remaining lines :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Az Biker:
What's the diff between the OTA and the factory image? Is it just that the entire factory image isn't needed and to OTA is a smaller, faster download?

I'm presuming if I fastboot the 8.1 factory image it erases TWRP and cust kernel (so I don't have to do it prior to fastbooting the factory image, right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ohlin5:
Yep exactly! Just delete the " -w" (or "-w ", so that's there's just a single space between the parts before and after it) and that's it

EDIT: Ninja'ed lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Howdy AZ, Hope your doing well. Don't really think there's any difference between the OTA's vs the factory images other than the OTA's come out a little sooner. I just fastbooted the new 8.1 with erasing the -w, let it boot up, then fastbooted the TWRP.img, then flashed the TWRP beta2 zip, and magisk 14.5 and root and recovery were back. Took all of 10 Minutes and didn't lose any data :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] The Gingerbread Man:
I'm in this exact situation where there is no progress bar when attempting to sideload. Nothing happens what so ever. My laptop has 1 usb 2.0 & 1 3.0 so trying usb C - C cable isn't an option for me. The phone is recognised etc in adb / sideload / fastboot mode. No error is returned its just stuck at verifying update package or something, left for over 30 minutes and nothing happened. This has got me really stumped if anyone has any ideas

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I have made a thread explaining my situation in more detail https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/help/help-adb-sideload-stock-recovery-t3716595
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] The Gingerbread Man:
To update I bought yet another usb cable and this one worked and I was able to complete the update. It was a usb 3.0 A - C 1 meter cable and I used a usb 3.0 port on my laptop.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] atomicminded:
Just wanted to confirm that the usb-c cable was the issue. I have a usb-a to usb-c cable, and it worked perfectly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dmb219:
This is what I use now. The ota took forever to flash on a 2.0 cable. It has worked ok flashing a full factory image but the ota took forever. The 3.0/3.1 cables are the ticket. If you are moving anything like music they are waaay faster.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] NDIrish10:
I'm still waiting on the OTA 8.1 update!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Colchiro:
I had the same issue (updating forever on the phone), but cancelled it and restarted back into recovery. 2nd time I used a different USB port and it worked great and this time had progress show up in my command window on my laptop.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BrandoHD:
I can confirm that this solution fixed the issue I was having sideloading the OTA
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] makapav:
I had the same problem updating my Pixel 3 XL to May 2019 patch using adb sideload which was fixed by changing the USB-A to USB cable. Immediately after entering the command the progress indicator with percentage was visible. 1.2GB OTA file took 135.4 seconds to verify for your reference.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Asafi6:
Switching computer helped me

Had the same no progress issue stuck on verifying. Pixel2 moving from 10 to 11. Switched to another computer (macbookpro 2012) and it worked.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] commonjunks:
Hi,

I am using LG G6 LG-H870DS and it was working A ok till yesterday.

Last thing i remember was installing and using "GPS JoyStick", i was able to mimic US location while sitting in Asia. Later part of the day when i checked my phone, it was showing no service (although it was still showing my mobile operator but no service).

Went through internet and did all possible tricks

1- Checked IMEI (inside the phone->about) and it match to box IMEI (so i presume no problem there).

2- Did hard reset (did a backup before doing hard reset), no avail (did reset 5-6 times, thought to try a few times in case i was not doing right).

3- Saw some threads with similar problem and steps to change Mobile Network->Network Mode->GSM only. But my phone didn't respond while clicking on any other option, it just got stuck on GSM/HSPA/LTE.. auto. I even Used *#546368#*870# method and under RAT setting tried changing to GSM only but it popped the message failed.

4- Used another SIM card, didn't worked. Used my own SIM card on other phone, worked just fine. So i presume it was not my SIM card issue.

Fought with my phone till 2am end up gave up and decided to visit LG service center in morning.

This morning went down to service center and service staff used some LG dongle to reset the firmware to no avail, same issue he was not able to check/uncheck any option under Mobile networks.

Once clicked Operator it showed error. He tried his best for 40 + minutes but endup he decided to take the phone in to send for repair (which he said will take 2+ weeks, as they don't have any replacement phone available there).

After all this exercise i would like to know (if any one can answer) , if "GPS JoyStick" is culprit in screwing the phone. Is it even possible for an app to screw the phone to the extent that it can't be used even after doing hard reset? Or was it just hardware which broke down and have no direct relation to the app i installed?

Would appreciate if anyone can shed some light.

Thank you,

LEE.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Darrkzero:
Having the same problem
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
These screenshots are taken by yours truly. I am using this ROM until now (present) and I love it. :o
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
Optimizing the ROM.

To change the device name, follow this guide:

Open ROOT Explorer app ( Pre-installed )

Navigate to System folder

Long tap Build.prop and open with Text Editor

Look for these tags and rename them to Lenovo A6000 or A6000 Plus or to any name you want.

ro.product.model=

ro.lenovo.series=

ro.product.ota.model=

ro.lenovo.ram= - You can change this to 2GB if you are using A6000+

ro.lenovo.rom= - You can change this to 16GB if you are using A6000+

Note: Do not touch the other lines which are not indicated here.

Press the three dot buttons on the top-right side, Save and Exit.

Reboot your phone.

Renaming in a computer.

If you connect your phone to a computer and named as Lenovo K30-T, you can rename it by changing your USB connection to MTP and then go to My Computer > Right Click your phone and click Rename.

Changing the default minimum CPU Frequency.

The default CPU governor is Interactive with minimum CPU Frequency to 800000. To change the default minimum CPU Frequency, follow this guide

Open ROOT Explorer App.

Browse to System folder.

Open Build.prop via Text Editor.

Find this ro.min_freq=800000 - Change 800000 to 200000 or 400000 or 533333.

Save and Exit.

To prevent apps from running at Startup, follow the guide below.

Open SafeCenter app.

Go to Permissions.

Under Behavior, browse to the bottom and look for Auto-start.

Toggle to allow and reject any app listed.

Note:Make sure you have given Power Manager root access in SuperSU.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
Going back to KitKat from Lollipop or higher version of Android

To go back to KitKat from Nougat, Marshmallow, Lollipop or Oreo, you can either use Lenovo Downloader or Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QPST) via computer or you can choose and follow my guide for an easier procedure.

Instructions:

First download the stock KitKat ROM from here:

http://phonedl.ota.lenovomm.com/dls/v6/Kraft-A6000_S042_151012_WC29.zip

Download TWRP 2.8.6.1 from here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dS0V8JHOvqAfDRDdAKZPHzIt004fikMq/

Copy them on your SD Card.

Boot to recovery and flash Stock KitKat BUT don't reboot system after flash.

Install recovery by image. Tap on Install > Install Image and locate the TWRP-2.8.6.1.img and flash it.

After that, go to Reboot > Recovery.

You will now have a new TWRP Recovery. Make a full wipe by following my instructions on the first post and proceed with the installation of the ROM.

Special Thanks: SevenMars/TeamWin for the recovery
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jameeljb6:
Im on Nougat ROM Dot Os

Can I flash this ROM ??

If not then how can I flash this ROM !!!

Plss explain

What about the MB??

how much Mb this ROM is???
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Birbal00:
xda borj i see u in many forums for large time helping people to their problem and this time u present rom THIS IS SUCH A GREAT THING,but i wanna ask u some question i m on dot os give guide for installing this from dot os ,keep up that goodwork ,thank u ,sorry for bad english
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] rajgabbar:
Link not working buddy
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
Thank you for your positive and warm feedbacks. I really appreciate them.

In order to install this ROM. You must first install/flash the stock KitKat.

To do that, check the fourth post. I made a guide for you guys.

[MENTION=8498979]jameeljb6[/MENTION] if you are referring to the zip file size of the ROM, you can simply check it by visiting the download link I gave on the first post.

Link is working, bro. I just checked it.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
Revamped!
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] defy_owner:
I respect ur feeling bro but still cant believe that u came to choose the stock vibe kitkat version 4.4 at the end. I am sorry. I love to enjoy noughat and oreo on my device.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
You do not need to feel sorry. We use our device based on how we want them to. Based on our usage and enjoyment. In my case, KitKat is the best suited version for our device. I can play 3D Games, Social Media, Surf the Web, Play Videos Online without any lag and I can do it 5-8 hours straight on screen.

On top of that, this ROM is modified. You can see the screenshot. It's way better design (UI) from the stock VIBE KitKat.

Otherwise, we have different perspectives and purposes. You can choose your desired ROM in your phone. You can do whatever you want to and use it to however you wanted to. :cool:

I am just sharing this ROM to everyone who got the same usage and basis as mine.

Thanks for the comment!
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
Download link of TWRP 2.8.6.1 by SevenMars is now open to anyone. You are free to download now without asking for permission.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D TheThWr:
good work broo...
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ChaRun6:
while trying to flash stock rom from present recovery it is showing error 7.

what to do bro. can you explain more briefly
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D TheThWr:
bro after reboot network connection is not working i'm try every thing but result will be same...

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Bro u will have any idea how to increased call Volume becoz call Volume is less in this rom...

if u have than plz tell me..
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jameeljb6:
Any one please do an video on YouTube about how to flash this ROM

And send the YouTube link

Pls

I can't understand what was given in description...

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I'm on nought right now with twrp 2.8....

Can I flash this ROM directly???

By clearing system,cache, data,etc??
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
What version of recovery are you using? Did you tried flashing QFIL(QPST) or lenovo downloader? Otherwise, in your recovery, go to Mount > Uncheck "System" and flash the stock rom. If you are still having error, let me know.

Bro everything is working even on my first flash. Did you follow my instructions correctly? Try activating Dolby.

I am sorry but I can't make a video due to some circumstances.

- Can I flash this ROM directly from Nougat?

No. You will hard brick your phone. As what I have said, flash the stock KitKat rom first.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mahaadev1717:
Good work...fine work but. but media server problem ??
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
There is no problem with Media Server.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gaganmalik:
I am..having error

When i flash any rom

I got error

Unable to mount cache,data,system

I tried every twrp n flash stock rom via pc

Bt still stuck on reccovery showing that error m on lollipop base
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pushkar19:
I am having the error that "Setup wizard Stopped". And now it is not booting in to recovery also. What should I do now ?
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
Clean install the ROM again. Follow the instructions correctly. Furthermore, the ROM won't overwrite your recovery so you should have it still. Turn off your device and hold power button + volume up and down altogether. Release the power button after you see the Lenovo Android logo.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ilam android killer:
Currently am using android orea.How to go back and install this rom please guide me

hi Currently am using android orea.How to go back and install this rom please guide me
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ilam android killer:
Hi guys now i am using orea.How can i go back to kitkat

Hi guys now i am using orea.How can i go back to kitkat
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
You can read my guide here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74751717&postcount=4

Otherwise, look for guides on how to downgrade from Lollipop to Kitkat with Lenovo A6000. It works with Marshmallow, Nougat, and Oreo.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kaazz:
this rom is very fast but its restartung automatically after some time again n again..

I dont know its becoz of heat up the Os but this rom sure restart itself. & then open again.

Time between restart is 20-30min i guess .. Its alraedy restarting.. 5,6 time after i installed it in afternon. 12-1pm.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kaazz:
plz any one help .. this rom is very good but.. only problem give me headache & that is.. This custom rom restart after every 30 to 1 hour gap .. & it keeps this flow.. auto restart after every some minute automatically ??
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
Hi Kaazz! I am sorry to hear that. It is my first time hearing this issue. Of all the people used this ROM, they did not experience this issue. Try to clean install the ROM and check the apps you install.

You can check my quick guide on first page.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mussa Ramzy:
my lenovo a6000+ have 11 gb space use by the system, please help me :(:(:(
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] zoel.fahmi:
Wipe everything
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mussa Ramzy:
Problem solved

just flash custom rom vivo funtouch os stable...and the system storage back to normal, even if you want to flash again to stock rom, the system storage remians normal :o:o ... btw thanks for the reply :)
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MurganVelavan:
Hai xda-borj Now I am using this ROM thanks for hard work pls can you give link to mostock kernal or pls upload stable version of the kernal
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xdestroyer83:
Best rom ever!!!!!!

No bugs. Thank you very much to the developers who made this rom.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sulemanalidon:
help

I want to revert to stock rom but i cant boot in download mode is there any other way to flash stock rom
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shinebuzz:
Extract system.zip and flash it .
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] rohitsinha12:
I flashed this ROM and its not booting up and twrp recovery is not opening
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DenisAndronic:
I'll try to flash it today, I hope to succes. The rom don't flashed if I wipe system, if the old stock 4.4.4 is flashed, i can flash the custom rom. I flashed the new rom. Now i'll set and i hope to be good :)

Edit: What i don't like: Battery draining fast

UPDATE: After 5 days with that rom, i prefer stock rom.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] aman7151:
to.min_freq not found

Bro,I cannot find ro.min_freq in build.prop.....help me and also I want to under clock my min freq to 200000.....is it okay to save battery.....Anyways your ROM is a life saviour.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] okejonmijon:
I have problem with google playstore. It seems it can't download any app with mobile data, dunno about wifi. Browser itself can't surf at all. Can help please?
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] allanfun:
Best Custom Rom for Lenovo A6000/Plus.Just installed viper4android and its working flawlessly,Thank you to the author
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] atreyee2008@gmail.com:
i have downloaded the stock rom and all the stuff. but while flashing the stock rom kitkat it is showing this package is for kraft A6000 devices. this is a a6000 device.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kapil parmar:
I have problem
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xxAmigoxx:
can I get the maxx audio and dolby atmos zip?
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HORIZON is OP:
I can't enter in recovery mode after flashing it
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HORIZON is OP:
I can't flash other rom now

How can I fix it
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] defy_owner:
If u still want to try this rom and u r currently in lollopop or noighat. Then,

1) flash firmware switcher (lollipop to kitkat) first in ur current twrp. (No need to install stock kitkat, yes).

2) do not restart yet, flash the twrp 2.8 provided in the link.

3) then reboot to recovery from the twrp and flash this rom.

Firmware switcher, here is the complete thread: https://xdaforums.com/lenovo-a6000/development/kitkat-lolipop-firmware-base-switcher-t3249046
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
+1

I am sorry to hear that. In your recovery, go to "Mount" and uncheck Cache, Data, and System.
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] defy_owner:
Edited.