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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] paulsaz:
I can't seem to get the Pandora widget to work. I can create the widget on the screen, but tapping the widget doesn't open the app, or pause, play etc. Tried the usual, clearing cache, reinstalling, etc. Does anyone else have a problem? App opens fine from the App drawer, just not from the widget.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bnuge187:
I just received my Pixel 2 XL a week ago (12/22/17) and I'm running the latest Android Oreo 8.1.0. I have the same issue with the Pandora widget.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] InsanityOnABun:
Thank God someone else is running into this. Been having this problem since I began the 8.1 beta, and it continues into 8.1 stable. I'm using Nova Launcher but I've verified the issue exists in the Pixel Launcher as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ilal2ielli:
I went back a version or two back, I believe 1711 or 1710 to get the widget to work again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
I saw a response from Pandora on another thread and they are aware of the issue and working on it.
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] FearFac:
How to modify UPDATE.APP with rooted boot.img (with Magisk) and recovery, and will this work?
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
You want to preroot stock firmware??

And flash it via dload??

I do t think that will work..
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] FearFac:
yes, I want, but do not know, what files are actually affected and do not have otacert for creation of update.zip package
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
I think it will not work..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] donutman:
I currently have the Wizard but just ordered a Hermes. Which one is better and which do you guys prefer? Was it worth switching from the Wizard to the Hermes?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] XtreMe_G:
hermes by a mile
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] EQUiLiiBRiUM:
On Paper as Far as Spec's are concerned.... The Hermes Is Better.... but the Hermes is Just as Buggy as the Wizard. I have both.

Hermes Processor is Alot Faster

Hermes Camera is Way better as well as Video

that's about it !

Hermes is Better Though And worth the upgrade.:cool:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] meyekulbayrd:
I have both and I like the Hermes way better. It's thinner, the keyboard is better, etc... Also, it takes forever for the Wizard to reboot.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] adidas4275:
I have both and I am using the hermes bc it is better. the hermes is better bc it has a faster cpu more ran and has a bettre camera and 3G.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Nick216ohio:
Every time I unlock phone with Iris scan, it opens up my weather app. Any ideals how to stop that? Just want phone unlocked.
[General Questions and Answers] adamravn:
Hi guys,

so the problem is that i cant flash SuperSu thats located on my phone memory because the TWRP is showing 0 MB,also i am unable to mount the storage in TWRP. I tried different solutions that i found on this forum( set a lock pattern,PIN,wipe/format data, change file system ) but none have worked, TWRP newer even asks for a password. Also when i try to format the data in TWRP i get the "unable to mount data,system..." error. Is there another way to flash SuperSU without TWRP, because i also tried sideloading it but it failed?
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
I'm betting your device is encrypted. Which is always am issue.
[General Questions and Answers] adamravn:
Any solutions i could try ?
[General Questions and Answers] adamravn:
bump?
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] salceson:
Hello

Is it possible to protect against spying on the phone, for example on lenovo p2

I do not know how this person does it but he knows the history of browsing websites, contacts on my phone.

how to fight something like that ?

I use the internet from the mobile network. He did not have a my phone in hand so this is very strange.
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] The WiTcH Er:
Log out your e-mail [gmail or anything] from account setting and change your account password.

If someone has your email id logged in their mobile then he/she can have all your contacts, mails, browsing history, and a lot of things.

Better change your password and log out account from all connected device. Login after password reset.
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] doswar:
the place where she/he is spying you activity is google this myactivity/google/com you will find out what is my recent activity on YouTube chrome google search etc

Now you need to find active session on Google account just google it go to my account google com>security it will give you details about your account login in which devices just remove suspicious device
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] salceson:
I will do what You're saying and i hope this work.

Thanks a lot
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] danka2000:
question

Does Lineage OS 14 have better security than android if someone wants to spy on the history of our connections or the history of websites?
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] The WiTcH Er:
Rom with sellinux enforcing has good security, only alpha build rom doesn't have this.

Try Incognito browsing
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Would it be possible to modify the .bin in an OTA sideload for a root? Am I missing a key point in how this works? Or is it just, no one's done it yet?

Edit: I guess it just took a passion and a situation. See thread for unlock.

Edit Part 2: Electric Boogaloo: Just a quick recap of what's happened here. From the bootloader screen on my Pixel 2 (Walleye) I ran the

Fastboot flashing lock_critical

command, which then gave me a menu asking if I really want to lock it, or unlock it, I clicked unlock, and here we are. So far, only [MENTION=7364239]zinchalk[/MENTION] has confirmed this working. I would love for more people to try this out on their Verizon Pixel 2's and come back with the results. This was either the weirdest fluke of all time, or the best mistake Verizon has ever made. Either way, I hope it works for you :)

Edit 3: Well there's the January Patch This looks like it 'fixes' the bypass.

Correction: Nevermind, nothing is confirmed yet. And the people have decided there is no way this could be patched that quickly.

Edit 4: I'm seeing way too many people posting about bricked phones. Please don't do this UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. I cannot live knowing that someone ruined their phone with this method. Please be safe.

[MENTION=1085346]SoloTSi97[/MENTION] has confirmed this does work on the January 5th security patch!

Edit 5: There it is, we have people confirming the Verizon OTA being pushed this late January is patching the fastboot unlock method. Keep this in mind down the road guys.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Diesel_Jeremiah:
Have you found a way to unlock the bootloader on a Verizon phone?

Or are you thinking modify the .bin would achieve unlocking the bootloader?

As far as I've read, no one has bothered since you can purchase direct from Google and OEM unlock the bootloader. Then root through Magisk is simple.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
lmao not that I know of. But I know it's possible to update any android through adb sideload. I'm really just grasping for straws. But because of my current situation I have a Pixel 2 from Verizon, and i'm gonna have it for a while.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] tailsthecat3:
I've been out of the android game for a long time; just switched back from iPhone 7, to a Pixel 2 used with Verizon. Am I correct in assuming that the device is unable to be unlocked, etc.?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Unless you know some magic way, it is locked. I don't even know where to start with this thing.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Diesel_Jeremiah:
Sell the Verizon one to someone who doesn't care for root and buy one from Google?

I used Sunshine Root for my HTC m8 years ago. They might be an option in the future. Yet again, since the Google version is easily unlocked & rooted, I don't think anyone has even tried.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] tailsthecat3:
Thanks. Glad I didn't try using the method I saw on YouTube, etc.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Just a small update. From the fastboot menu, I did

Fastboot flashing lock_critical

Which gave me the option to ''unlock bootloader'. It can't be this easy, but uhhh. I'll keep this thread updated...
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] tailsthecat3:
Surely it can't be that easy. I'd say start a thread if this hasn't been noted.

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^^
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
OEM unlocking says Bootloader is unlocked. So uh, it was that easy... Gonna root and install TWRP in a second.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Final Update

So that worked. Currently rooted with TWRP on my Verizon Pixel 2. Spread the word, or don't.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] lps1014:
Can you give some screenshot proof on this?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] xtacocorex:
Interesting. I've been watching to see if someone gets the bootloader unlocked for the Verizon Pixel 2. In looking at the manpage for the fastboot commands, all you've really done is tell the system to lock the critical partitions (bootloader) during flashing. Pretty cool that it brought up the unlock menu.

What happens if you run `fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability`?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Does that prove anything?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] aligatro2010:
This doesn't prove anything. Show us the bootloader screen with your phone's info. There will be a baseband number and the status of the bootloader. Cover your serial number.

[Edit]

You do have a custom kernel flashed though.. so I guess.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Sorry for the late reply. When I do that, I get

(bootloader) get_unlock_ability: 0
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] EstiR86:
I made a thread about this in the original Pixel XL section. In the OP I quickly jolted down what you did, can you go and explain in detail as it might also work with the OG Pixel's.

Thanks in advance :

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-bootloader-unlocked-t3726672
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
How did the OP pass the cert check and update checks?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] znel52:
edit
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] zinchalk:
I just ran the command like OP said and the "unlock bootloader prompt" appeared. I ran this from a stock verizon on 8.0. I now flashed twrp, magisk and have the current google 8.1 ota. I will give proof if you tell me what will suffice.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Monkeys will write Shakespeare man, it's really the community here, without a place like this for me to learn methods and where to start, I could not have figure this out, or had it confirmed by people like you. But I'm happy it works for you :) just remember to keep it safe, as this does allow an FRP bypass aswell.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Bandit Development:
No solution as far as I know. This method only works for the Pixel 2.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] iamnotreallyhere:
Thanks ! I figured it out....the reason I was having so much trouble was because I wasn't using the latest fastboot.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] thenoname:
How does it allow FRP bypass?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
With an unlocked bootloader you can flash whatever you want on there, including a ROM that doesn't abide to FRP, but have a factory reset option. And one initiated from inside the OS would then bypass FRP wiping the whole phone, resetting it back to stock, and allowing for a resale without anyone being wiser.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
That is a problem for you right? I mean you really don't want that for legitimate sales. I can't believe this security flaw allows my device to be compromised. You too?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] thenoname:
Am I happy that QA let a huge bug like this slip through? No.

Am I glad that I was able to unlock my bootloader (without paying an exorbitant amount for the unlocked version) so I can modify my phone to my liking? Yes.

Prior to this I didn't even know that FRP existed so I figured that if my phone got stolen, someone could sell it. I guess my point is that I don't see much value in FRP. As far as I am concerned, if my phone is stolen, it's stolen. Would it hurt a little more if a thief could resell it, sure, but either way the phone is gone. Plus, I don't think common phone thieves are going to say "hey, that's a pixel 2 that might have an unlocked bootloader and let us resell it, let's steal it!" and target Pixel 2 users over this (but now that I said that I'm sure I've jinxed it ;))

The good thing about this though is that if I, or anyone else for that matter, changes their opinion, they can easily relock the bootloader and have FRP again. They just may not be able to unlock it again.

That's just my 2 cents though, everyone else's opinion is equally valid.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Fair enough, but there are a couple of things I believe you need to be aware of. If your phone is stolen you can call your provider and blacklist the IMEI and the phone is unsaleable and unusable. I don't know where all these folks looking to bypass FRP are getting the devices from but it's really sketchy at best, imo.

As for simply relocking the bootloader to prevent FRP bypass due to unlocked bl, well that is all well and good in a perfect world. This bug has introduced a means to unlock the bl and bypass FRP without the original user having any say in the matter. As long as USB debugging is enabled you can do whatever you like with the device now. That's the problem. There is really no way now to protect your device. So therefore I think they should allow a user to bl unlock if they so choose at this point. Every single Pixel 2 is vulnerable if they have updated to 8.1. I can imagine what a corporate network admin is going thru now responsible for 5000 devices through group policy.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] thenoname:
Oh yeah I bet they are not having a good time with this...
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
I'll come right out and say it.... I don't care one bit about the security implications this exploit revealed. If someone has stolen my phone, then the last thing I am worried about is how easy or hard it is for them to bypass FRP. My phone is gone and it's not coming back either way.

It feels like we're all worried about something in theory but it doesn't have any practical effect. Let's just enjoy the benefits of it as device owners who have the right to do whatever we want to a product we own... Before it's too late and gets patched.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
I think the people afraid of the implications are actually more afraid for companies than themselves. I can say with 99% certainty, because this was released and is not public information, someone is getting fired. Which may lead to stricter lock procedures. Or (for what i'm hoping) Verizon will give up on locking bootloaders. But it's really up in the air right now
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] shirleeey:
This is wild! Thanks for the info!

I am having a bit of an issue.

I can use adb to reboot into the bootloader screen but whenever I try to run the next fastboot command, all I see in PowerShell is "< waiting for any device >".

Any tips for what I am doing wrong?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] baknblack:
Pretty sure you need the latest version of adb and fastboot from Google. Minimal adb is too old.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] shirleeey:
You were totally right. Just got the unlock screen! Here's another confirmation for a Verizon Pixel 2 from Target.

Thanks all!
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Actually, I'm concerned because I do banking and personal communications with the device. I chose to keep the bootloader locked for security reasons. Whether or not I have the Verizon or Google version since I chose my method of access then I expect it to be respected. Now, no matter what I want, I can't do with my device what I chose to do. Whoop dee do, people can now unlock their bootloaders. Why are their wishes more valid than mine? They chose to buy a locked device knowing what they were doing.

I'm not especially concerned about corporations although I do believe they have the same rights to security we as individuals have. What if it were a teacher with a child's information on it, or a government employee with sensitive information on their supposedly secure email system, or a lawyer with client privilege information? Too bad? Yes, D3 heads are gonna roll when the first breach occurs. And I also agree that unlocking a bootloader should be allowed for individuals with a way to blacklist the device on the network if your company forbids it. I'm curious how VZW is going to handle the fallout on this one.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Did not mean to imply what you want is invalid. You do you doo boo. This is just an interesting situation that could be giant, or nothing at all, depending on how the public and companies react to it.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
You never did say that. I was referring to some others on some various threads. Sorry for the confusion and mixup.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Oh okay. Sorry about them :)
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] kitanderson:
I tried editing build.prop but could not get it to work. Magisk has a tethering module that does the trick.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Joloxx9:
Can I unlock my phone if its locked in EE uk?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
Your instructions worked perfectly! Thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] IceColdBruschi:
Android System Notification

I unlocked the bootloader on my Verizon Pixel 2 yesterday and rooted with Magisk. Things were going fine until I tried installing a Viper4Android module from Magisk. Now I'm getting a notification from "Android System" on every boot.

Any ideas what's causing this? I tried factory resetting my phone but it's still there. I also downloaded the 8.1 image and did a clean wipe through adb and it's still showing up. Any suggestions? I'd honestly consider relocking the bootloader, but I don't want to risk it if there's some error. Sorry if it's not relevant to this discussion, but I was wondering if anyone else was seeing this.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
It's from Magisk. It modifies the dtbo IMG and that causes that message. I believe so you can modify the vendor IMG. You can ignore it, it causes no harm.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] IceColdBruschi:
That's what I thought at first, but it persisted through a factory reset and a full image flash. That's why I thought it might be related to the unlock and posted it in this thread.

Edit: I think you're right about it being Magisk...it's probably a vendor mismatch on the other slot. I'll do a full flash to both the A and B slots tonight and see if that works. Thanks!

Edit 2: My adb was out of date, so the flash-all wasn't executing properly. Everything seems to be good now.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mamarcac:
Anyone get (Verizon Pixel 2) OTA Notification?

Curious if any of us newly unlocked VZW Pixel 2 owners have gotten an OTA notification for the January update and if so, installed successfully? On the fence about waiting or doing the adb sideload. Lemme guess, consensus is adb sideload... :p
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] deskjet390:
I dont have a pixel 2

But i wouldn't be the first one to try it haha
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
I won't waste my time side loading monthly security updates. I'll only focus on the feature upgrades.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] nes4r2:
Well this worked , TWRP and magik gtg. Thank you OP, now wating for those epic roms. Verizon folks better do this quick.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mamarcac:
Did the Full OTA update tonight in stock recovery/adb. Couldn't have gone smoother. Previously I had flashed the Full Factory Image so both slots have full Google images on them. Not even worried if OTA's come thru or not with how easy this went.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] whatnow275:
So this might be a dumb question but do you lose voLTE or wifi calling or anything with Verizon ones when you unlock? I don't want root I just want to unlock and flash an optimized kernel
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] b00ster23:
Has anyone validated that the January Patch 'fixes' the bypass, or is this assumed?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
Nope, you shouldn't lose anything like that with a simple unlock and root. This method does wipe your data though!
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
This is an assumption, I'm checking around to see if anyone has tried
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] b00ster23:
I had ordered mine immediately in hopes to take advantage. At the very least I will find out as soon as it drops to the house. As you may have heard there's a 'back order'. One wonders if Big Red saw this one coming and put a hold on devices until the patch.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
I doubt they would let something like this slip through the cracks
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] upperbladez:
1. If I upgrade to 8.2 from 8.1 will my verizon phone get patched?

2. Do you have a "best method" for rooting is so I don't brick my phone?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
I browsed through the code and it does look like it will. The method I have used to root is boot to TWRP with 'fastboot boot TWRP.img (whatever the filename is). Install TWRP Install the Magisk APK, download the zip to local storage. Reboot to recovery (which is now TWRP). And flash Magisk from there. There's a better guide on the official thread under ROMS, Recoveries and Otherwise.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] upperbladez:
Ugh. I should have upgraded to 8.2 a few days ago :(

Not to be a pain...but I'm new to this forum and still figuring it out. Can you link me to the official guide?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] b00ster23:
When you updated to the latest, was it a manual update, or pushed to you and prompted to run?

Don't believe there is an official guide, outside of the OP posting. Outside of a couple of commands, fairly straight forward, unless you're new to all of this. What are struggling with?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] upperbladez:
Oh wait...Nevermind. I forgot that 8.1 is the most up to day version. I did the update about 2 weeks ago...so definitely before this patch.

Oh. I'm talking about this. I got you mixed up with OP:

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When I try to run

adb reboot bootloader

, it goes...

adb server version (26) doesn't match this client (39); killing...

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Whoops...Just had to allow the USB debugging on my phone. Yep!!! Can confirm this just worked on my Verizon Pixel 2!!!! YEEEESSSS THANK YOU [MENTION=7357565]D3RP_[/MENTION]
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] b00ster23:
Can you confirm if you were on 8.0.1 (December OTA) or 8.1 (January OTA) ?? https://developers.google.com/android/ota
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] upperbladez:
I'm on 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.011, Dec 2017)

Now that I've unlocked it...can you advise me on a good tutorial for Magisk and TWRP? Realllly don't want to brick my phone so I'm going to be careful. Is it going to be the same as this (process starts around 5:07)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-0NIUUvYI4&lc

Thanks a lot!
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
On the January security patch???
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] D3RP_:
I really don't know if this is for you honestly. I just don't want you to brick your phone.