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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mlin:
Hard to say for sure because I'm not sure exactly how much light was in the room, but those do look a little on the fuzzy/grainy side from my experience. This camera if nothing else is incredibly sharp, yet that is not the case at all in these pics. Have all of your pictures looked this way or only recent pics? I would definitely try resetting the camera app settings to default. If that doesn't work I'd consider a factory reset and if that fails, then RMA.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] otonieru:
Hmmm,

Seems like the HDR+ mechanism trying to bring shadow details bit too much, resulting in chroma noise,

You can try to reset your camera app,

Btw, have you updated to 8.1 ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] calash:
Thanks to everybody for the feedback. Some more information based on the comments:

Running 8.1 on a Verizon Pixel 2 XL

Did reset the camera app after it was suggested. Not seeing much difference on the same bookcase.

It is not every picture. I have a few closer item pictures that look perfect. To test I snapped one off our back deck during the daytime. The brighter scene is a lot better overall, but you can see the grainy texture in the darker areas.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] CorruptedSanity:
Before I used to be able to sync with the exchange server via USB.

When I add something in the calendar or a contact on the PC it would transfer to the tytn ii.

Now its only syncing wireless.

How do I get it back to normal?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] tyguy:
You get an error 80072EFD or EED?

Welcome to the club! Google and look if Regentry "AllowLSD" value 0 (hex) works for you - it didn't for me.

I contacted MS since no suggested fix worked and they sent me a hotfix file. Will let you know as soon as I installed it (noonish PST).
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] CorruptedSanity:
No, I get no error. It just doesnt sync.

I think we have different problems.

Mine used to sync via USB before.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tapout27:
First off, let me say this is a great setup for a power user and is the third ZeroLemon 10000mah battery case I have used on a mobile device. I use my phone for everyday business and multimedia use around 12-13 hours a day. I am constantly in the car or traveling for clients and have very little time to actively charge my phone on the move. This battery case combo was a no brainer for me.

So far I have been through 5 complete charge/drain cycles. Charging this battery case usually takes 8-10+ hours and holds a charge pretty well from what I have tested throughout the week.

The overall size and feel is great, although it does take a beautiful thin phone and make it into a hefty brick. I would say it is relatively the same size as 3 Note 8 phones stacked on top of each other. For me, this feels great and gives me a bit more piece of mind when handling the phone all day. However, your basic consumer may not like trade-off. That though, is a positive trade-off for me to have stellar battery and usability to get me through the day, worry free.

The case fits the phone very well and I do not worry about it coming loose, shifting etc...If I were to drop it I don't know how well it would absorb the impact, or whether the phone would stay in the case itsself. I'm not going to test that though. The s-pen can be a bit difficult to get out/in. This isn't an issue for me as I rarely use this feature. All the buttons line up with the respective case buttons and pluggin in the charger has ample clearances etc. The camera and fingerprint sensor are easily reachable as well.

Overall, this was a great purchase and one I will make again for future devices. It does exactly what I need it to do every day, and it does it very well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AIQ1ZS2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ycats:
Have a link to that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tapout27:
Here you go. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AIQ1ZS2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Delvien:
I don't think anyone could have designed an uglier solution
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] stanglifemike:
Way too much bulk to add considering how long the battery last and how fast the Note 8 charges. I have an external battery, but have only used it once
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Lyvewire:
I bought the 10000 mah lemon battery as well via pre-order being I was coming off a rooted Note 3. Once I seen they was making a 10000 mah lemon I went and bought the Note 8 immediately. Not only have I've gotten 3-4 days with moderate use but it can also be used as an EXTERNAL battery for anyone worried about the added bulk or having to take a more protective designed case off to use the lemon case and battery.

I haven't even seen this option advertised in the Amazon reviews, Zero Lemon website or anywhere so decided to share. Basically just buy any USB C to USB C cable like this but shorter if you want "AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB Type-C 2.0 Cable - 6 Feet (1.8 M... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GGKZ1VA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_icXvAb4CR5EGC and plug it in the actual white and black battery that fits in the lemon case. There's a input and output insert. Use the Input slot and plug the other end into the Note 8.

This works just like an external battery where you get the option to have it in the case or out the case. Also to add. When flat on a table, the lip for the case slightly raises the phone off flat surface which helps with the glass not touching. Although it's not designed to protect the phone I dropped mines twice off a dresser and not a scratch. Landed on its back possibly because of the weight. Hope this helps anyone in deciding.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Me and this guy was talking about unlocking the bootloader by modifiying the .bin in an ota file and to my surprise he apparently was able to unlock the Pixel 2. Maybe this will work for those in on a Verizon Pixel 1 so give this a shot!

From all I can tell your just unlocking the critical partition with the command "Fastboot flashing lock_critical" then it allows for you to unlock. Refer to this thread and good luck!

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/help/maybe-stupid-question-verizon-pixel-2s-t3726294
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FUZER384:
Couldn't be this easy, so many devs have looked into this.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
I too think this is too easy but if it works it works.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
I don't see how you can modify an OTA and still pass the the cert signing check and update checker.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
That is what is interesting me but it seems another person has done the same and it worked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] loeffler23:
I don't even have Verizon or the Verizon pixel, but I'm curious if this works too lmao.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abranson:
Didn't for me on my pixel. Says cannot be unlocked
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
I see is this on the Pixel XL or just the Pixel ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abranson:
5 inch. I wouldn't think it would matter
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
It just seems that all the success stories of the Pixel 2 are of the smaller verison and not the Pixel 2 XL so I didn't know if one or the other would work better. Also what error did it give you?

Edit: the critical part is an XL command only so try

Fastboot lock

Or

Fastboot flashing lock
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abranson:
The flashing lock-critical said it wasnt a valid command, so tried the lock_critical. Already locked and did nothing else. Also if changed to unlock_critical, fails and says unlocking is not allowed ,
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
How about fastboot flashing lock or flashing unlock
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abranson:
Did those too. The oem unlocking not allowed came up. Can't toggle oem unlocking switch, so idk
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
I don't understand this comment maybe a typo?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abranson:
Oem unlocking toggle under developer options is greyed out. When you input those commands, it says failed, and says unlocking is not allowed. I'm not at a PCat the moment, but I can do again tomorrow, and take a pic

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And I was under the impression the critical command was only for pixel 2 and 2xl, so Idk. I have latest adb and fastboot
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
I thought the critical command was just a Android Oreo thing not specific to the Pixel 2's
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abranson:
For Pixel 2: To flash the bootloader, Pixel 2's boot loader must be updated to at least Oreo MR1's version first. This may be done by applying an over-the-air (OTA) update, or sideloading a full OTA with the instructions on that page.

For Pixel 2 XL only: the critical partitions may also need to be unlocked before flashing. The unlock can be performed with this command, and should NOT be done on other devices:

fastboot flashing unlock_critical
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Looks like this exploit does not work for the original Pixel. Bummer waste or a thread, good luck to those still trying to unlock.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petiolarissean:
try this, take Sim out and scratch out gold plating square closest to cut in one corner. reinsert Sim, reboot phone and adb/fastboot first then try activate oem unlock.sean
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
I'm confused what this would do, would you like to elaborate more.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Wait you can still unlock the bootloader! Don't get discouraged a man by the name of smail on Facebook apparently he is also on eBay is selling his services for 30$. He will unlock the bootloader pretty quickly from what I hear in the thread and shouldn't be much of a hassle to contact him.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pizza_pablo:
Thanks! I did read about that, earlier in this thread.

I don't have a Pixel, yet, but that sounds shady.

I'm still on the fence as whether or not to go for the Pixel. I've got a Moto Z2 Play, but there is not much development and I'm Jonesing for the flavor of a custom ROM.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] andythegreat:
I did go with him and he is real. Yes it does sound shady but he is the real deal.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pizza_pablo:
What does ebay dude know, that folks here don't?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
That is the $30 question inquiring minds want to know!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] andythegreat:
One contact him over facebook, yes it is $30 USD, but he remotely unlocks the bootloader. It the real deal. He also doesn't keep on charging your card. It better over facebook and he ask for it only after you are done. It is worth it, I think he does it keep it away from verizon. This isn't a scam.

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Just follow what he says on ebay before and contact him over facebook. He will do it before he charges you. He is the real deal. Look, I do trust XDA over ebay and it was on here . Yes he is the real deal.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bramton1:
So I haven't gotten my Pixel unlocked. I don't really have the money for it. I also have a moral objection to this. This community has been based on people working together and sharing what they have discovered and created for the good of the entire rooting community. The effect of this community has been phone manufacturers starting to incorporate features similar to what we have created into their standard smartphone. I think it's safe to say that the overall quality of smartphone features has improved, and at least part of due to the work of the rooting community.

But now we have a new system emerging. A system where someone creates something and earns some serious cash for their work. A capitalism model has come to XDA. I counted up every instance on this thread where someone said they unlocked with Smail and came up with 40 unique usernames. If each is paying $30, that's $1,200 from just this thread. That doesn't include the people who read about it here, unlocked, but didn't post about it. That doesn't include people who posted in a thread over at the Pixel forum. That doesn't include people who found his service on eBay and have never visited this thread. It pretty much guaranteed he's made over $2,000 for this so far, probably over $3,000. Why release to get a $500 bounty where you can stay private and make six times as much?

Once upon a time, a judge ruled that rooting was completely legal, because we paid for our phones and should have the right to do what we want with them. I have to wonder how altering code that was created by a profit-driven company and then charging people for it would be viewed by a judge. Will a court still agree that rooting is A-OK? All we need is the wrong judge to rule the wrong way, and rooting becomes a crime.

So I've decided that even if I can spare the $30 to unlock this phone, I will not do it. I'll wait for a publicly-released option or I just won't get this phone unlocked. Personally, I doubt there will be a free option. I think since Smail started cashing in, no one is really bothering to try anymore. I wish I knew everyone about coding to give it a try, but I don't. I had to rely on smarter people than me to figure it out. It's worked out well for me for my last three Android phones, but perhaps the party's over. Gonna have to rely on Big Red (gulp...)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hkjxda:
Then don't pay... But for those of us who have, we are completely comfortable with what we paid for and are enjoying rooted phones as a result.

No need to complain just because you have issues with it.

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I see nothing wrong with a man offering a service that no one else has, and making a profit off of it. We're sometimes spoiled when things like rooting are free. Why can't he make his cash? Dude is not robbing anyone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mostyle:
I question you here. If the purveyor of the unlock in no way uses XDA directly then all you really have is third-party conversation generating unsolicited advertising. The only conversation that I'm ever seen XDA go after excluding hate, etc) is piracy.

If he IS actually using XDA then I'm an idiot worthy of ignoring. :)

Is a discussion of legitimacy actually a bad thing?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] phineous:
There was a post from Samail before his XDA account was deleted where he indicated that he had notified Google/Verizon of several security holes and they did not respond or did not credit him.

I think he's keeping the unlock technique to himself because if it were in the wild, Verizon would patch it, probably before patching other, more serious vulnerabilities.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Drussell4801:
Or maybe that's his excuse for keeping it secret. We may never know. I have given him $60 to unlock 2 phones and I don't regret it. :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pizza_pablo:
That makes perfect sense! :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
I understand what you are saying but you have to understand if the exploit is open to the public Google/Verizon will patch it in 2 months tops. Meaning less people get a chance to unlock. At first smail was giving the service away for free no charge but I guess he tried to make some money from his hard work. I heard he also contacted Verizon about the security holes but they basically ignored him.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bramton1:
See, I don't know how this makes sense. You're saying that he went to Google and offered them the security holes he is exploiting, and they ignored him. But then if he posts it here for everyone to use, Google will be falling over itself to make sure it's patched.

As someone has previously pointed out, if Google really wanted to fix this, it would be as simple as paying Smail $30, seeing exactly how he's exploiting the system, and patch it. It's more likely at this point that Google isn't worrying too much about a phone that they are no longer selling.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sultansr:
Hey guys. I want to unlock my bootloader with Smail. I have a Mac that has a Windows 7 virtual machine. I think I need teamviewer on the Mac itself, but Flexihub on the Windows virtual machine. Is that right, or how would I make it work?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tweaked:
I'm only willing to help someone who wants to record what he does with a key logger. Else you are on your own. I don't support people who do such a disservice to the community which is how I feel about this guys services.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bill12690:
You don't need a Windows VM. Just flexihub and TeamViewer. I did it with my Mac and never booted windows in any form. He runs everything from his PC.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] f000l:
I just bought this phone and i got the stinking Verizon version... I don't have facebook and can't find Smail on ebay, do any of you have a link to his ebay ad?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Drussell4801:
It may be against the forum rules to post a link to that paid service. But he is on eBay.

Or you can easily use Facebook for one hour sir.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] f000l:
I guess you are right that i can spend an hour on FB. Found his ebay and sent a message there, might aswell try on FB.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] f000l:
Oh my god. It actually worked!

Contacted him on facebook. Didn't take more than 15min all in all.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ectn:
tried to contact him for weeks, received a few replies.

he seems really busy to me.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] f000l:
I don't know. I sent a message on ebay to him too, maybe that's what made him answer me on FB. Didn't take more than an hour for him to reply, i thought i missed my chance because i was putting my children to sleep when he first replied.

Maybe I was really lucky that he was free.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mind Absent//:
Worked for me and Ive never seen it done this efficiently since sunshine for htc, it reminds me of it tbh

Verizon Pixel XL 128GB
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] timskyline86:
Ok I had to sign back into this just to say check your Pixel XL oem unlock option. The option all of a sudden is available to toggle and I'm about to perform it unlock it. I did nothing special and I updated to May patch yesterday.

https://imgur.com/H22VQMD

https://imgur.com/Gc6Vpqq

Yep it worked!

https://imgur.com/a/q1Oq2bP
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
I take it that this will not work for the Pixel (non-XL)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gloegert:
Contacted smail via fb and eBay, all was complete in under 30 minutes. Piece of cake, Smail is as legit as advertised. ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] afaquekhaja:
So you are saying the May security patch somehow enabled the option to unlock the bootloader? Can anyone else confirm?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ectn:
unfortunately, it didn't happen to me, but it does on LG V30 (there's an article on xda home page)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LeoTheRomRasta:
USBlyzer

I currently have a USB log of the bootloader unlock process. I was reading in another forum that if someone were to use USBlyzer software while the phone was being remotely unlocked, then the community would be able to use this information to provide a free unlock option. Anyways, I did this and have the log, just not sure who to give it to or whats next. Any Devs feel free to PM me or if anyone can point me in the direction of a the right Dev to give this info to, please reply. I'm not looking for compensations, just to finally give the middle finger to Google (in the kindest way possible).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nc12683:
PM me LeoTheRomRasta
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Looks like there is finally a solution!! Go to this thread for the how to https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/how-to-unlock-bootloader-verizon-pixel-t3796030 it's been a fun ride, cheers.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mbarry55:
Smail did my Verizon bootloader also the other day. Literally 15 mins for the whole process. 100% legit guy.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hkjxda:
No more need for that dude now... It's now FREE. He can no longer profit from it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amend:
Give credit where it's due. It was actually LeoTheRomRasta's usb log that led to the solution in the quoted post below. Look here for the history:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/bounty-verizon-pixel-bootloader-unlock-t3740911/page14
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
Didn't know who exactly to thank but I bet many are thankful we are making progress.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
Now that I've unlocked my bootloader my next step is to try and root the device. I've tried Max Lee's method on "HighOnAndroid" for the Pixel and have had no success. Has anyone else had luck rooting your device and if so, what method did you use. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ecossais:
Easiest way is to use SkipSoft Toolkit. https://xdaforums.com/pixel/development/tool-skipsoft-android-toolkit-google-t3482761
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
I went to SkipSoft Toolkit but it did not have Pixel 8.1.0 listed.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ecossais:
The input you need when choosing the build is the first one 10

"10 Work with any Stock/Custom build [use with Newer/Unlisted version]
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Phalanx7621:
Once the bootloader is unlocked why wouldn't you just use magisk to root?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] keyleroy:
I'll give that a shot this morning. Thanks for the tip!

Edit: It worked!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petiolarissean:
It might allow you to toggle oem unlock but connect it to adb/fastboot then try toggle it,sean
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
I'm thinking it would ruin a perfectly good SIM.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
This is also my reaction to that statement
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petiolarissean:
My Verizon phone works fine with/root.Thats how I unlocked OEM and my sim works fine or I would just replace it.sean
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EstiR86:
I don't understand are you saying you used root to unlock the bootloader on a VZW Pixel
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petiolarissean:
I'm saying use sim trick to unlock OEM which was definitely grayed out without dought and when changed sim and hooked up phone to adb.I was able to toggle OEM and now my phone rooted,sean
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FUZER384:
How can you get to fastboot before toggling the oem unlock switch?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petiolarissean:
I just made sure type adb devices and communicationing and then tried toggle and to my surprise it turned blue! Sean

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the only thing did differently was munipulate Sim and that's all.