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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Yea, I think you may have turned it into a fancy paperweight. Been there, done that. You should have waited to uncheck OEM unlocking until after you locked the bootloader, which wiped your phone. About the only thing I can suggest is to try and run Deuces script to see if you can rescue your device. Best of luck to you.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/development/tool-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Paradoxxx:
Sorry for your loss, but you indeed have a fancy paperweight.

However I wonder if there isnt the QCom USB mode or something like that that exist on older devices, where you can access the phone partitions at a lower level and then restore whatever partitions is broken.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gee2012:
With the new partitioning no idea if it still works. But OP has nothing to loose anyway i guess.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Paradoxxx:
Yeah at that point... Not sure what is Google saying about that. Maybe RMA it ?

Saying something like that should work.

"I was using my device, and suddenly it froze and nothing responded. It suddenly rebooted and shown this error message."
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Sorry didn't get, What do you mean by OP has nothing to loose?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
How did you recover your devices from that state earlier when you did the same thing?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
since your phone is now essentially a brick, you can try just about anything without worry of bricking your phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
You cannot flash full images, but you can still flash OTAs... download the full OTA instead, and install (sideload) it from the stock recovery. Be sure to select the SAME build number you were on to begin with- eg. If you were on 8.1, use the 8.1 OTA. There will be a mode there for "Apply update from ADB". You put the phone into "sideload mode" and then send the OTA to the phone via adb. This will work regardless whether you have usb debugging enabled or not. Follow the directions given on the included link.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
I didn't. They are still paperweights sitting in a drawer! :eek:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BabeShaq:
I got the same message yesterday after doing... God knows what. I can't even remember what went wrong.

My first thought was to flash a factory image. But it didn't helped at first. Probably, because i was trying to flash another factory image and not the one that came as stock on my phone.

So if you don't remember, which image it was, try all of them :D Hopefully, you'll get your phone booted again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dontbeweakvato:
My first reaction was, is this april fools day? Is this an xda style joke? unchecked oem unlock?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Meh...you know how it is bro....**it happens! :rolleyes:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ericarthurc:
Call google and just tell them your device wont boot all of a sudden; they will probably ask you to factory restore in the recovery, say the phone wont get past the google image. They will RMA that boy for you. :D You totally bricked. For future reference if you unlock the bootloader, dont waste your time trying to lock it again. Should have just fastboot flashed a factory image in the bootloader and called it a day. Having a unlocked bootloader doesn't effect you in anyway negatively.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mitchdickson:
Why is this Google's problem? This guy is at fault. Google shouldn't have to pay for it.

This is part of the reason these phones are so expensive.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ericarthurc:
Well I never said it was the moral thing to do haha; but this guys best bet is to call Google and see if they will RMA it. They RMA'ed my Nexus 6p after the Android 7 twrp brick; and I told them my pone wouldn't boot anymore; they asked me to go to recovery and factory restore, I told them I couldn't boot into recovery and they RMA'ed it. It was my fault for the brick but they didn't care.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mitchdickson:
Did you tell them it was your fault for the brick?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ericarthurc:
I told them I had an unlocked boot-loader and installed twrp. I had to send them back my old phone and they put a $500 hold on my account, once they received the device and determined the issue was real, they released the hold on my account. In that period of time they could have determined "Oh he bricked the device with twrp" lets charge him $500 for a new one, but they didn't. I mean whats wrong with calling Google and seeing if they will RMA it; sure the OP made a bad mistake but you have not because you ask not.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mitchdickson:
What's wrong with it? You're telling him to call Google and say that for some reason, all the sudden his device won't boot.

This is why I don't fault Verizon for selling bootloader locked phones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ericarthurc:
Okay okay, I retract my words; but he should still call Google and see if he can get an RMA, literally the worse that happens is they say no, not a big deal. And Google isn't stupid, do you really think they don't have ways to determine if a device was bricked by a non common way. The assumption here is that I encouraged the OP to "trick" Google in order to get a RMA, and if I came off that way I am sorry. But I encourage him to call Google and explain the situation.

As for Verizon locking bootloaders, maybe its a good thing? Idk? Does it suck for people who want an unlocked bootloader, sure. But I guess if they are really that concerned about an unlocked bootloader they will buy a Google one.

This is a good lesson to anyone who doesn't have a full 100% understanding on how these phones work and how an unlocked bootloader works. But also I am not going to sit here and grill the OP for a mistake he made. It happens! We have literally all made a mistake along the road somewhere with Android development.

OP; call Google explain the situation to them; worst that happens is they say no. For the future if you unlock your bootloader, just keep it that way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Az Biker:
I agree completely; every "loss" a company takes makes its way back to the bottom line (that's you and me)...

There's something wrong with the person who doesn't mind sticking it to the man, then gets all bent when someone takes advantage of them.

Being on both ends of this situation in my younger years, I'm not selling my integrity for $1000....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Well said my friend! Like my pappy always said..Don't blame somebody else for your mistakes!! Which is why I have 3 paperweight phones in my junk drawer. It serves as a great reminder to not make a 4th one! :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dontbeweakvato:
'I was on a modified boot image and wanted to be on stock so i (first) unchecked oem unlock', thats what you dont do, the only thing you dont do. Guess they read half a post then attempted. lol

This is a good post to read on what not to do for newbies. I always tell jr at work that experience is something you cant buy aka mistakes and you cant improve, "get good", without screwing up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Your teaching junior well! Like Mark Twain said.."Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from bad decisions" :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gee2012:
Yup, you learn more from misstakes then from successes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Thanks guys for suggestions...I will probably call Google and see what they have to say...there is nothing google is losing here as well..they will recover it and sell it again...I was anyway planning to RMA that....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Did you see my response (Post # 10) and attempt that? Just because your bootloader is locked doesn't mean you can't flash full OTA's. They are sometimes referred to as "rescue" images. Directions are right there on the OTA link.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Deuces:
Try fastboot set_active=b or _b from bootloader, or from recovery adb sideload an OTA. It sounds recoverable to me...

Also, the lesson here is never to disallow OEM unlocking. There's not a single good reason to do that, ever.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Problem is I am not able to go to recovery mode as well...It says Can't find valid operating system when I go recovery mode
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
fastboot command gives invalid command error...and as for sideloading OTA...I can't get into recovery mode unfortunately...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Dang dude! You really do have a paperweight! I know the feeling well. Still sucks though :mad:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Deuces:
I typed that wrong

fastboot --set-active=_b

fastboot format userdata

fastboot reboot-bootloader

Try to boot recovery...

Try the same with _a if that doesn't work
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Same error...either Slot change is not allowed in Lock state or Erase is not allowed in Lock State
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Deuces:
Can you fastboot boot twrp IMG?

I think that would allow adb commands including sideload
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Thanks for being with me bro...still same error..cannot boot in lock state...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
it should have edl mode.. i was workin on someedl files earlier.. i went in edl once already but i cant remember how.. anyone know? other msm8998 its adb reboot edl
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Deuces:
[MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION] download mode is power off, hold volume up, insert usb cable (connected to PC)

Try fastboot update OTA.zip ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
gonna dual boot windows.. u kno wat it shows up as in dev manager in that download mode?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Deuces:
Not exactly, I know it setup something on com3
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
i nvr seen that mode before lol.. now im curious.. usually edl is black screen looks off but pc shows qualcomm 9008 mode
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Same bro...Can't flash in Lock state
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Paradoxxx:
So this mode is still a thing ? I wonder if anyone has the EDL files for 8998 ? Maybe that could save this guy :P
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Az Biker:
Whether or not you guys are able to help ram4ufriends get 'unbricked", it is GREAT to see so many users rallying together trying to help out!

One of the things I like most about Xda! Kudos to you all!

Best of luck to [MENTION=5986648]ram4ufriends[/MENTION]!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
All here for the same cause my friend. Doubt there's many of us here that haven't bricked a device or 2. I know I have. If it's any consolation to the OP, I have a DINC, a Moto X, and an S5 I'd be happy to donate to the "Crap! I bricked my device Foundation" :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bosox284:
I quickly ran through this thread and I don't think anyone else asked, but did you try to run 'fastboot flashing unlock' and 'fastboot flashing unlock_critical' anyway? What happened to your phone sounds somewhat similar to what I did to mine when I was sending my first device back and going back to stock. I did a factory reset and locked the bootloader, but something got messed up and I got the no OS message. I was somehow still able to unlock the bootloader. I'd recommend that you try running those commands, then hopefully you'll able to flash the factory image.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Yes, I did try those commands but they wouldn't work as the stupid me unchecked OEM unlocking in Developer Options...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Absolutely, I was so happy to see many people jumping to help in every little/big way they could...XDA is a nice forum to be in...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Edit: nvm. I forgot the bootloader was locked.

Edit2: OP, could you please confirm you cannot fastboot boot TWRP
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gee2012:
Its impossible to flash custom or even stock software with a locked bootloader/disabled oem unlock.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] elliwigy:
i have some edl files abd tools to make necessary xmls.. wat we need is a way to get to edl mode..

edl is a qualcomm protocol.. its in most of their chipsets
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jimv1983:
Wow, that sucks. That's one of the reasons I never mess with any of that kind of stuff.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] matt1313:
Is USB debugging still on?

Factory reset to stock. Remove sim, try OEM unlock and enable USB debugging. Try unlock critical after

Make sure you have latest drivers and platform tools. Redownload
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Deleted.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bradputt:
sorry, your link doesn't work
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] krassermensch:
I guess this link should direct to this thread
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Tnbh9:
Hi I want to know how can I get s8's Squricle icon frame in s7 nougat ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Tnbh9:
Still no reply
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] caesar13th:
use s8 launcher
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pmaneeshp:
Edit framework apk and replace the icon
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Tnbh9:
Which framework I edit Samsung or Framework.res and also i can't find icon I don't know the name of icon and also how i will replace it, risky for bootloops
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Tnbh9:
I'm using s8 launcher it doesn't change
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] andrei1412:
Flash batman rom
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kriki200:
Nova launcher has the option, its available on every icon pack...
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] uggies:
Title says all. I dont care about protection of the phone as long as it provides good grip.

I've already got official Google case, but it makes the phone a little too big for me.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] nsmal24:
Grip is decent, not great. Doesn't pull lint though which is nice.

https://www.amazon.com/Slim-Case-Go...13776387&sr=8-2&keywords=bear+motion+pixel+xl
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] jamesmce:
Here is the one I own and I bought 1 for my iphone 2

Speck Presidio Grip

https://www.amazon.com/Speck-Cell-P...513820239&sr=1-4&keywords=speck+pixel+xl+case
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] rzracer2:
My 2 favorite thin cases are the IMAK Cowboy and the Nillkin clear. The IMAK is the sandstone type in either black or blue. There are a ton of cheap clear cases out the but I haven't found one that feels as good as the Nillkin in my hand. The sides are micro serrated like no other clear case and it provides lots of grip and also feels great.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-Google-Pixel-2-Pixel-2-XL-IMAK-Cowboy-Stand-Case-PC-Back-Hard-Matte-Case/32846606667.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.72.2f58cf51A8rTPS&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10547_10342_10325_10546_10343_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_10083_10615_10307_10313_10059_10314_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142,searchweb201603_36,ppcSwitch_2&algo_expid=bd9c6435-ad3b-422c-8af0-7f97c192e7d3-11&algo_pvid=bd9c6435-ad3b-422c-8af0-7f97c192e7d3&priceBeautifyAB=4

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Case-For-HTC-Google-pixel-pixel-XL-Clear-TPU-NILLKIN-Ultra-Thin-Transparent-Nature-TPU-Soft/32773065388.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.17.1a6d197axO2yXp&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10547_10342_10325_10546_10343_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_10083_10615_10307_10313_10059_10314_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142,searchweb201603_36,ppcSwitch_2&algo_expid=2b130a0f-1e0b-46ab-81de-1c82239bc683-2&algo_pvid=2b130a0f-1e0b-46ab-81de-1c82239bc683&priceBeautifyAB=4
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] undermark5:
It may not be thin, and I have zero experience with it yet, but there is the dbrand grip. It is currently still in manufacturing, but I pre-ordered one. Bumper style case (rubber ring around just the edges of the phone, no back sorta deal) that is supposedly super grippy, plus is compatible with dbrand skins. I look forward to getting mine.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] Carball0:
The typical basic case made of cheap plastic with decent grip, but it doesn't hide the Pixel's design

https://m.es.aliexpress.com/item/32784107297.html

This was a gift from my brother for my phone. It feels great in the hand while maintaining a non-slippery surface, also available in many colors:

http://s.aliexpress.com/jEziuyq6

A more rigid and premium one, this has the best grip of the three:

https://m.es.aliexpress.com/item/32770051239.html
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] aspexil:
This one has good grip https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2X72NO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] pizza_pablo:
Hard, snap case, with good texture and grip:

https://www.amazon.com/Maxboost-Per...coding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=yo_pop_d_yo_pop_d_pd_t2
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] palebluerider:
Here's a 2nd for the Speck Presidio Grip.

And I think if you Google you'll find a 45% off coupon for Speck cases.

I just got my phone and the case a few days later.

And I feel much more secure about the safety of the phone.

Can't have it getting all scratched and dinged, can we?
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] thetallguy:
I recently bought a Pixel XL (due to the Pixel XL 2 not having a 3.5mm audio jack) and I agree that the polished aluminium is quite slippery. I bought a Spigen Hybrid case which seemed a good balance of features for me. It certainly much less slippery than without.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] AllusionPDX:
Distronic case. Not super grippy but trippy enough has great protection. I got it and never looked back. Outside of that case I'd probably go for the speck one that people are talking about.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] pizza_pablo:
I like hybrid cases and Speck is a good one, but it's not thin and doesn't extend beyond the camera hump.
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] sulaimanz:
Best slim, non slippery case for Pixel XL period.

http://amzn.eu/d/5rRBAZL
[Google Pixel XL Accessories] adm1jtg:
speck presidio grip... not the thinnest but a great case
[Connected Car] Imagewerx:
I have this Android based head unit in my Ford Focus......

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-Mondeo-S-Max-Radio-Android-7-1-GPS-Sat-Nav-Car-CD-DVD-Player-Stereo/182719184022?hash=item2a8ae97c96:g:rpAAAOSwV~1Zk-uw

I got this one because it has an HDMI output.I need this because I have an audio DSP unit that needs a digital input (optical or coaxial) which I get from an HDMI to optical convertor.The problem I have is that the HDMI output is fixed at full volume which is independent of what the head unit is set to as it's designed to feed headrest monitors/headphones etc that have their own volume controls.

The DSP unit (Mini DSP Nano digi) is supposed to be able to work with a learning IR remote to give a master volume control,which if it worked would be perfect for this system.But despite spending countless hours programming and hacking with different IR remotes and even cloning with an Arduino,I still can't get it to work and have had no real help on the Mini DSP forums.

I can't find an app that would make the HDMI audio output track with the head unit's main volume control.Am I searching for the wrong thing,or is there another known way of doing this?
[Connected Car] guimond47:
Bump for this as well
[Connected Car] guimond47:
bump
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Theo514:
Trying to look around for the toughest S8 cases out there. Seems most people search for ones that look good, or are slim.

I would like to know if anyone know of a couple, I honestly don't care if it looks bad or has bulk, toughest ones you know of. For now I have heard of UAG monarch, supcase Unicord beetle, spigen tough armor. Hard to find decent reviews since most of the seem biased.

Thanks in advance, and if you know of any decent TG screen protectors feel free to drop a recommendation as well!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] sofir786:
Well I use the spigen tough armour on my s8+ and previously used it in my s6, it provides great all protection, plus you can get different colour panel, it's a thick silicone rubber case which has a wrap around hard plastic cover for the further protection and aesthetic, top and bottom from lips so that if the phone falls down even front down the screen never touches the ground and has the added bonus of a little kickstand to watch Multimedia
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Karlinski:
+1 on the tougharmor. I am using it on my S8 Active, and it is an excellent small case! Not as protective as the otterboxes, but is significantly smaller than it. Tough Armor is my vote as well!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] farfegnugen:
I'm using Incipio Stowaway and it's a tank. I've dropped it a bunch of times and not a scratch on my S8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] TheMadScientist:
Otter box defender on all my devices
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Smithfolk4:
I have the Unicorn Beetle on the S8+. It is a very tough case and not too expensive. It is a two piece case. Hard to put on and off. I am using it with a film type screen protector, so no experience with glass screen protectors, but it looks like it should work with one. I cut the flap for the charging port off because it was a pain to get open every time I go to charge, but it doesn't seem to reduce the protection.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Karlinski:
Your local home improvement store has a giant bag of cement mix you can buy for about $10. Mix that up, and toss your phone in the mixture, and it'll never break!!! ??
[Mogul, XV6800 General] raydog153:
I'm using outlook, and it seems that when I try to connect (send/recieve) to get my email ,it says 'logging on...' and sits there for at least a minute. When it finally connects it takes mere seconds to download all my mail.Why is it so slow doing the log in step. Does anyone else have this issue? I'm doing this thru wifi only. Are there better email clients for win mobile? Thanks
[Mogul, XV6800 General] c@rL0$:
Yeah mine also does this sometimes. Im not sure what it could be but it could just be the fact that it is connecting, authenticating, searching for changes, if any then it downloads them according to your settings, and then it closes the session. Your WiFi speed can effect this too. If this is the case try networking your connection or just do something simple as committing more functionality to your signal by changing the slider menu on the Wireless LAN Power Save Mode in favor of best performance.

All that might not seem as much but all those processes create a lag. (some may say that the new 3.27 might be the issue if you flashed to this radio, but this happened to me even with the original verizon radio)
[Mogul, XV6800 General] raydog153:
What I am real curious about is if this is just outlook and everyone has this issue, or something to do with my config/provider, etc. Everything else is super quick with the status, when I have large emails I am downloading, it is quick. The only step that takes a long time is the logging on, the connecting, looking for changes and downloading steps are quick. Also IE, streaming video, etc all all quick, so I really doubt it is my connection. And the same speed for my home network vs. my work network.

I has the stock rom, flashed to the new radio, wm6.1, etc...and the issue still exists. I guess I am going to try other clients out there unless anyone has some suggestions or tweaks that can be made.

Thanks