yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
Xposed does not pass safetyNet, system or systemless.

You can get ctsProfile to pass if you use xposed module "No Device Check"

But there is no known way of passing basicIntegrity check.

Why?

Because I believe this is one of the most important threads (if not the most important) for p1xl users that want to mod their phone.

It captures most of the key elements in a nicely structured way, starting with the usb driver installation, all the way to ROM / kernel, theme mod, even Audio mod.

It's a one stop shop thread, and Xposed being such an important mod framework, I thought it would be pertinent to include it in this wonderful thread.

I understand that it doesn't pass SafetyNet, but that can be mentioned.

I think there are some consumers of this thread that care more about Xposed than SafetNet, both are important, but to some, one matters more than others.

For me, I install xPosed mainly to run XPrivacy-Lua, there are abundant apps that steal too much sensitive information about their users and their private data.

Besides xPosed can be disabled in Magisk and rebooted to pass SafetNet if one needs it temporarily.

In any case it is your thread, I'm grateful that you shared it with us and actively maintain it, include it if you think it adds value.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] srqrob:
This is the most incredible thread. Likely to be my Swiss Army Knife for using Marlin.

All went perfect for me with your 7. Root with Magisk - Pass SafetyNet Clean Install instruction until I tried to Boot to Recovery after installing the 3.2.1-0 zip. It could not decrypt my data. Had to fastboot boot the 3..2.1-0 img file to be able to finish and root with 15.3 Checked my zip on the phone that I installed and it has the correct MD5 as per the TWRP website and matches the one on my PC that I copied to my Pixel XL. Not sure why it would not decrypt. I've lived so long with just having the img to boot TWRP that it's not a big issue for me.

have to eat part of my words. I just was able to boot to the bootloader and then boot to recovery and decrypt. Guess I should have done that yesterday instead of rebooting TWRP from TWRP and not boing to the bootloader first and then to recovery. Works perfectly as advertised. Thanks again.

Thanks for all your work for us. It's very appreciated.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
For Xposed I already included it when I first mentioned it here

Here it is again: https://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268

As for Xposed modules you can donwload them inside Xposed download manager just like Magisk does.

Direct download link for XPrivacyLua: http://repo.xposed.info/module/eu.faircode.xlua

Source for XPrivacyLua: https://github.com/M66B/XPrivacyLua

Direct download for "No Device Check": http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.pyler.nodevicecheck

Source for "No Device Check": https://github.com/pylerSM/NoDeviceCheck

All Xposed modules: http://repo.xposed.info/module-overview

No sure why you say that, I have already used the Thanks button.

Again I don't know why you're saying that I don't see Thanks on my post

Perhaps the board is having problems displaying the Thanks on poster's own posts.

Thanks

BB
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] danielrod:
Anyone know how I can get the stock 8.1 boot.img?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
Download it from Google, Link

Select your version, extract the zip, extract the zip in the zip, find boot.img :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] danielrod:
Sorry i'm an idiot and I downloaded the OTA instead of the full factory images. Got it. The issue is now I'm getting this in fastboot

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.879s]

booting...

OKAY [ 0.000s]

finished. total time: 0.879s

any ideas on how to solve this without going back to stock?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
I'm not really sure what you're asking, lol, sorry...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MR. Wiz:
Can the original post be updated? There are some errors and some missing info there. I just followed it all to root my pixel xl and ran into a few issues.

1. When you rename the trwp file, do NOT not it "twrp.img". It is already an image. When renaming simply name it twrp. If you name it exactly "twrp.img" then the file will be twrp.img.img

2. When going through initial start-up, do NOT copy your previous data back in from your previous account. IDKY but it made my phone pathetically slow. Had to wipe data, re-install twrp and magisk. Then re-install all my apps from play-store library. Everything was smooth and still is.

3. TWRP 3.2.1-0 that the OP says to use will work but does not support custom ROMs. I found out after the fact. Tried to revert back by install the 3.2.0-0 twrp zip. But then the system would never boot up, would only boot to recovery. So I did factory reset and started over. I fastbooted the 3.2.1-0 zip and installed the 3.2.0-0 zip. then elemental and magisk. then benzo rom.

4. This problem happened somewhere in between trying to get all this done and I have not been able to fix it yet. My phone no longer shows up on my pc for file transfer. I had to use photo transfer and place my zip files there to be able to place them on my phone for installation. If anyone can help me here I would appreciate it thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fiverings:
I can help you with file transfer problem. Open device manager with phone plugged in, the open the phone that has the yellow on it, right click, choose disable driver. Then pick to select new driver. It should give you a choice between a USB & USB composite, choose composite and it should work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kingbri:
[MENTION=4810220]Homeboy76[/MENTION] can you add an xposed tab if possible? I just published a guide on how to install it and other mods, it's the same link as the ultimate audio and battery guide
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MJCanada-dsmer:
Thanks

This worked, device is showing up again. Thank you.

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First, most may know that. I should have. But it was just a mistake I made that I wanted to make sure no one else did.

Second, I didn't say that OP said to copy previous data. I was just warning against re-adding your apps and messaging data via google back-up. As it made my phone incredibly slow.

I was not posting to say anything OP said is incorrect. Rather just wanted to prevent anyone else making my mistakes.

Third. He doesn't give any instructions for custom ROM install but he does provide a list of 4 different custom ROMs. If anyone wanted to install any of those four ROMs, they will not be able to if

they install TWRP 3.2.1-0. I did everything else first, then went to the links for all four ROMs to see which I liked. That's when I seen that everyone said that TWRP 3.2.1-0 did not allow custom ROM install and had to go back and make changes to revert back to 3.2.0-0. Which ultimately ended me up with wiping and restarting fresh to get it to work properly.

Fourth, if you look at number 2 you'll see that I already factory reset after I restored the app and message data that made my phone so slow. It fixed the speed issue. I was able to fix the file transfer issue by following fiverings solution.

Again none of what I said is to translate that OP wrote incorrect instructions. Just wanted to add additional info incase someone else comes along that may make the same mistakes I made.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mihir24:
I've got a new phone which was on 7.1. I installed the OTA updates and it's on 8.1 now.

I just unlocked bootloader and there is no custom data on the phone at all. Do I still need to perform step #4 ( Install Factory Image)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mihir24:
Fortunately not. It's unlocked device, carrier bundled phones aren't a thing here (I am from India).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 911jason:
Fresh install with wipe, installed TWRP and Magisk, used Magisk module to install Xposed framework, but after reboot there is no Xposed app to download modules. Granted, it's been awhile since I ran Xposed, but am I missing something obvious?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] liam_davenport:
The xposed app is in the xposed thread
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] unhappybirthday:
The Xposed installer is attached to the OP of this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] unhappybirthday:
The OP of the thread I linked to. Not the one we are currently posting in.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] unhappybirthday:
Yes. So did you download and install XposedInstaller_3.5.1-Magisk.apk?

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And all this info was for @911jason.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 911jason:
Got it working, thanks all!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amirage:
Hi there,

I'm in a really bad pickle. I tried to root but for some reason I got cold feet in between and undid everything by going back to full stock using the factory image. However, now, I'm not able to get the google feeds nor can I enroll in beta page (so that I can test drive new softwares). I tried everything in the book to get my feeds - uninstalling google app, clearing cache, storage etc etc but nothing worked. Can someone please help me? I'm on the latest Jan factory image.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grifforama:
Thanks for this guide. I'm on 8.1 and ha ve magisk working, but every time I boot, I lose root on all my rooted apps. I have to grant them all again, forever. Until next time I boot. I also don't see any apps in the superuser tab of magisk. Can anyone help?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] unhappybirthday:
You are running stock 8.1? Have you modified the file system on any of your partitions? Users have seen this type of problem with the F2FS file system. Moto phones are getting this by default but the Pixel shouldn't.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grifforama:
I'm running stock 8.1. I have no idea if the file system has been modified. I haven't done that myself?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] unhappybirthday:
Probably not the issue then.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grifforama:
My safety net checks also fail.

I think I've sorted out the rooted apps problem and I now see them in the supersu tab of magisk.

Hopefully it's OK now.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] liriolebron:
Any Verizon with unlocked bootloader updated? It is safe?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bschatzow:
Feb Update

Tried to follow the directions and TWRP 3.2.1.0 did not recognize my pattern. It also would not allow me to use my usb drive. Had to use 3.2.0.0. It also did not see the pattern (asked for a password), but it did see my USB Drive.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grhopper:
I do not see Magisk Manager on my phone after reboot.

I have a Verizon Pixel XL with an unlocked bootloader. I was previously rooted on 8.0 using chainfire's supersu. I installed the OTA updates to get me to 8.1 with the Feb patch. I tried installing Magisk 15.3(1531), but do not see Magisk Manager after reboot. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trinaaa:
After flashing feb factory image i´m not able to flash twrp...

"FAILED (remote: partition [recovery] doesn't exist)"

Can anybody help?

Solved!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grhopper:
Yes, that should be installed. I originally did #8. I looked in the app drawer, and do not see Magisk Manager. I repeated #4 and #8, and still no Magisk Manager in the app drawer. Any other suggestions?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
Go to Magisk thread and download the Manager apk, Link
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grhopper:
When I try installing the app with ES File Explorer, it starts to install, progress bar goes about 90'%, then I get a grey triangle with an exclamation point in it and "App not installed."
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ThePhoneGeek:
So question... Can I go back to 8.0 with the full factory image but without wiping? Currently on 8.1 Jan update, rooted and unlocked...

Reason being is something in 8.1 doesn't allow my device to activate correctly on Verizon's network, when I set up from scratch a couple weeks back I had to go back to 8.0, activate and then load factory image (without -w) for 8.1. Now I had screwed up and need to activate again which means going back to 8.0 but want to know if I can do that without having to delete everything and start from scratch...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trinaaa:
Thanks for that. Seems like there were some driver problems, after reinstalling them it works perfectly.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ThePhoneGeek:
Hahaha, no worries. I am asking for an opinion and I totally get that.

Here is what I think I'll try first, flash the full Feb. 8.1 without wiping and see if the device will activate, then problem solved. I don't expect it to be that easy but hey I'll try the easy route first.

As for clearing out the gunk, since I started from scratch just 10-15 days ago there really isn't much of that. Mainly I wanted to know if there is any catastrophe that awaits if I down grade to 8.0 without wiping?

Thanks for the advice!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grhopper:
I tried to down grade to 8.0 without wiping and almost had disasterous results. After boot, the phone app went into a crash loop. After a bit, it booted into recovery and wanted to do a factory reset. I quickly rebooted, then ADB reboot bootloader, the flashed 8.1. That broke my task switcher button, which I had to fix with the Nova launcher widget method.

There may be a way to do it, but I don't recommend doing it without a guide.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ThePhoneGeek:
Yeah had the same luck... oh well, wipe and start over. No big deal.

Thanks all for the great info and well organized resources!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ThePhoneGeek:
Nope still had to go back to 8.0 full wipe and start over. Not that big a deal just really didn't want to go that route if I could avoid it because it takes a bit to get everything set back up.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AlPoo:
When I did Nov - > Dec patch, I just fixed boot image with Magisk, and then sdk recovery flashed magisk/ex (no twrp) with no problems.

Can I do the same thing going Dec - > Feb? Or has something changed and installing the full new OTA with a factory flash become required?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stell1234:
In battery life who is better Android 8.1 or 7.1.2? Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stell1234:
Whats kernel your recomended? Thanks friend
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sparkster666:
I have ran into some issues i wiped my internal storage and have no installed rom. I have twrp running but i am unable to adb push to /sdcard. can i install a rom from root? i was able to push files to / any help would be appreciated i am over my head.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
If your internal storage is already wiped, just install the factory images from Google using fastboot
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kerryh420:
I get to the step where I boot into bootloader then navigate to the path where I have [extracted when necessary] & copied over:

boot.img extracted from image-sailfish-opm1.1701019.016.zip and copied to my fastboot folder.

shut down phone and used pwr+vol dwn to boot into bootloader mode

opened a command window and navigated to my fastboot folder

then typed: fastboot flash boot boot.img

I get this as a result:

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'bootb' (28913 KB)

OKAY [ 1.090s]

writing 'bootb'...

(bootloader) flashing active slot "_b" ,

FAILED (remote: partition [bootb] doesn't exist)

finished. total time: 1.154s

So that didn't work. My issue is obviously I don't have what is required. How do I get bootb to exist?

If your response is you need to extract the boot, image, bootloader, radio files and perform a flash-all I'll stop you there and say that doesn't work either. It goes through a little longer process of flashing:

bootloaderb

radiob

archive does not contain boot.sig

archive does not contain recovery.img

archive does not contain system.sig

archive does not contain vendor.sig

wiping user data

creating filesystem w parameters:

description of parameters here

check product

check bootloader

check baseband

sending 'bootb' (3432 KB)

okay [1.23s]

writing 'bootb'

FAILED (remote: partition [bootb] does not exist)

finished total time [1.4s]

pres any key to exit

So again the lack of a bootb partition is really screwing me over. I'm getting really frustrated because I can see where everyone else is succeeding over something that should be so simple. Can anyone please offer some advice so I can get TEMP TWRP to boot so I can then flash PERM TWRP and move on to rooting and installing majisk? PLEASE!!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
Type in command window and post result:

adb version

Should be:

Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39
Version 27.0.0-4455170

If not, update it :good:

EDIT: Mine was a bit out of date too, lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sparkster666:
Thanks for pointing me in the correct direction
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ketawa:
In case anyone was confused like me, I was able to decrypt /data in TWRP immediately after using the flash-all.bat script for the February update to my Pixel XL. I installed Magisk successfully and TWRP stuck after using the installer ZIP. Only on subsequent reboots have I been unable to decrypt /data. If I had to guess, it seems like after a full reboot and the "Finishing Android Upgrade" notification goes away, the encryption method is updated and TWRP can't decrypt /data.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Fishable:
Steps needed for zip flash

So it has been a while since I was last over here, and I haven't modded in a really long time :silly:

I just want to stay stock but flash this mod https://xdaforums.com/mi-max-2/themes/font-android-oreo-8-1-google-sans-t3694864 and also pass safety net. Is this possible without a custom ROM/ high risk modding?

Thanks :D
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] srqrob:
I don't have hard data, but is anyone else seeing seriously improved battery life with the February update?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lieutenantglorp:
fastboot boot twrp.img

I'm stuck here:

7: Root with Magisk - Pass SafetyNet Clean Install

H: Type Code:

fastboot boot twrp.img at the Command Prompt and press enter.

twrp.img is in the same folder, but I get:

error: cannot load 'twrp.img' : No such file or directory.

Any idea why it cannot find it?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xray49er:
Happened to me too on Windows 10. Windows 10 hides the extension so if you renamed it twrp.img it is actually twrp.img.img just change the name in your folder to twrp. Then when you use the fastboot command twrp.img should now work
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Scottay5150:
Hi I am on 12/17, 8.1, 3.2.1TWRP and I have flashed marlin-opm1.171019.016-factory-5d034d9a.zip and nothing wipes or flashes. It acts like it but no change. Help?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Punkrocknerd:
little help, I'm no noob. I'm already on 8.1 and this guide seems to be for people on 8 or nougat.

I have an unlocked bootloader.

I have a VZW variant Build OPM1.1.71019.016 (yes my bootloader is unlocked.)

Do I need to flash the Stock 8.1 merlin img before flashing TWRP? or can i just flash TWRP? not in the mood for a soft brick lol.

After I'm jsut going to flash Magisk (cannot believe SuperSU is dead, I've been out the scene tooooooo long)

I really just want stock with root until 8.1 Pure Nexus is out and stable because WiFi calling is a must for me currently.

Previous phones (LG G3, Note 2, Galaxy S3, Moto Atrix 4g) I always had weird kernel issues after downgrading, and really don't have time for troubleshooting or Betas/nightlies.

Thank you all.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Punkrocknerd:
Cheers. Thank you for the quick reply my friend.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 315phatboi:
Sorry i kno im going to get alittle backlash over but im new to this phone only had it a week... Can some one tell me how to unlock my ome.... The option is there but is Grayed out so i can click on it to enable the option... Can someone please help me
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] NepoRood:
Sounds like a Verizon model. This is the wrong thread, search around this forum, or the Pixel forum, and you may find a way to unlock it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kingbri:
[MENTION=4810220]Homeboy76[/MENTION], just an update to the rom section of this thread, RR and Xenon HD are up
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Or maybe cause ur in the wrong branch lol

https://github.com/TeamHorizon/vendor_xenonhd/blob/o/README.md
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
No worries lol good job with guides I've used em when I first got device. Very well written. Thanks. Go a few more roms coming.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Time to get cosmic os up for us
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spray.de:
One Question:

I do a TEMP only TWRP (Keep Read Only) and install Elemental X + Magisk (Systemless)! Can i simply deinstall Magisk in the app to restore the Stock Boot and install an OTA Update?
[General Topics] Prolab:
I just ordered a Moto Q9H. Currently im syncing my computer with a TyTN II. Am i able to sync both phones with one computer using one device name for both? Or do i need to assign each phone with a seperate device name?
[General Topics] Rudegar:
i believe so but the name will only matter for what dir they will sync to if you sync files

might even fool it if you remove 1 of the dirs and make a shortcut to the other but with the name of the fist
[General Questions and Answers] MemeLord23:
Hello! I used to be using a Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), but it's screen got wrecked got wrecked in a tumble. The screen under the protective glass itself had a crack, so 2 thirds of the display were black and unresponsive. It was stupid of me to not act fast because, after a few days when I got a new one, the screen was completely black. The phone still works, I get notifications and I can connect it to my laptop for file transfer, but since I can't punch in my password, I can't access the files. I have been searching for a while, and I want to know if there is a quick way I can transfer the data on my old phone to either my PC or my new phone (Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)). Thank you! :D
[General Questions and Answers] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device nor have been in this specific situation but, the following threads should hopefully be helpful for your situation.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2786395

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3628623

Good Luck!

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I DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT VIA PM UNLESS ASKED/REQUESTED BY MYSELF.

PLEASE KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
[General Questions and Answers] Allaboutthemoney:
Try seeing if you can access it through Samsung PC Stoftware:

Samsung Kies(all versions) & Smart Switch:

(copy and paste in web URL)

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch
[General Questions and Answers] James_Watson:
Does it support fingerprint unlocking?
[General Questions and Answers] sanaafreen:
Yes.. I agree.. The Pure app can help.
[General Questions and Answers] MemeLord23:
Nope, I can only use passcode.