yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
Seems like you're attempting to flash an older stock ROM onto the December 2017 (NPJS2.93-14-13) update, hence the pre-flash validation errors.

If you're re-locking your bootloader (I imagine that's why you're using the fastboot oem lock begin commands), then you can only use the NPJS25.93-14-13 or newer firmware, luckily it just got leaked: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75069313&postcount=510

Of course, by re-locking your bootloader you won't be able to flash custom ROMs or non-stock firmware unless you unlock again.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] manjinder6862:
thanks bro

Thanks a lot bro i searched a lot but i cannot find his frimware i think we have to post a thread about this update in frimware section again thank u a lot bro
[General Topics] Dipesh17:
Enable Google Pixel Camera on any Android [Get Protrait Mode]

Here the Complete Guide to Enable Google Pixel Camera on any Android. You just have to follow this tutorial video that will help you get Pixel Camera on your device.

Complete Tutorial Video: Watch Here

All require files: Download

The above files that I posted are working fine with MiA1, if you don't have MiA1 or these settings which I show in the video is not works for you then please try a different combination of settings. I recommended to watch the tutorial video I will make you more clear about this. If any new updates come I'll update on XDA as well as my YouTube Channel

If you like my work then, please SUBSCRIBE

Sample Shots: See Attachments to this post (All Capture with Front Camera of MiA1)
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Braindeadz:
Hello everyone,

I allow myself to create this post because I want to know how to block advertising, whether on internet browsers or applications.

At the moment the root does not allow to keep the phone intact, green photos ... (from what I understood)

Thank you for sharing your tips because I'm probably not the only one in this situation.

Tips:

Youtube: For not having ads I use "ogYoutube" and it works very well.

Links :

Apk : https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/ogmod...ogyoutube-12-10-60-3-5u-android-apk-download/

MicroG : https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/ogmod...0-2-4-81-gb1e98ea-dirty-android-apk-download/

It's your turn.

Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Crusheer:
You can try DNS66 from F-Droid repository, although it still stays (far) behind to AdAway.

New Pipe can be used for YouTube vids (no ads and can play on background). Also downloadable through F-Droid.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Dany XP:
Well or rather u use other browsers (Firefox, Opera and Dolphin have all ad blockers) or if u wanna stay on Chrome, use AdGuard.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] jrbmed08:
I second AdGuard. It's not free, but you can try it for 7 days, the lifetime license isn't too expensive, and it's 30% off for the holiday sale. It uses very little battery and ad blocking is almost perfect. I tried dns66 first, and that has the advantage of being FOSS, but it didn't block ads in any of my apps when I tested it out, only the browser.

Edit: It doesn't block Youtube ads so I also use NewPipe for that.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Dany XP:
Actually AdGuard doesn't drain battery at all, like all VPN services. Google why Android sees it as a drain
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Braindeadz:
I try Adguard with premium license right now. But I prefer a custom rom with root + adaway. It's so better ! I hope modpunk will make a release of lineage OS soon. :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] jrbmed08:
Well it can't be zero drain because maintaining the vpn rewrites a small amount of CPU resources, but that was basically my point. I check the battery info in the adguard app itself because android overreports it. The real drain from adguard is less than 1% of my total battery drain. Actually more like 0.2%.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Dany XP:
Well yeah obviously it can't be zero drain, but it's faaaaar less then android shows you in battery settings.... Well you got the point! ?
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] divinemyth99:
Is this the right adguard? It looks like it does not support chrome or cost money.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Dany XP:
https://adguard.com/en/welcome.html
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] adibadi:
Brave browser also works very well, just like chrome without the ads.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] tramtrist:
Been using Adguard. Went ahead and got the lifetime sub cause.. why not.

Works well for the most part. Can't really complain.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Horst the Animal:
Blockada

For me the best app is blockada, I have no ads at all !
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] koziakauzu:
Install Fdroid and get DNS66
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] amit_mehta:
during restart after Oreo update notification LED blinks for some time, but still in Oreo Notification LED is disabled. Are they gonna enable it in future.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] pdx1138:
I wish it was enabled. Not likely to be though unless rooted later.

It's my understanding the led is for only indicating a charge when the battery is so low the screen

cannot show anything. That is what I heard.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] PAVAN DILEEP:
no use of enabling Notification LED

The led present on the device is not as standard as the moto x first generation.

If you observe it won't glow as neat and bright as led that present on first gen moto mobiles.

The time when led glows it looks really very dull and cheap.

Sadly the quality of the led equipped is only intended for the purpose of severely low battery indication.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X2pacXX:
Hello Members

What for Room working ´on Tab i have install Lineage and in games have i not sound, also working not good

Cm13 work ? updates can on tab installing then or manual

Thx For helping
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Shiestie:
I'm not entirely sure if this is old news or not, but if you have the Verizon Pixel 2 like I do, and have been depressed that we can't unlock the bootloader thanks to the Evil Verizon people, and want to stick it to the Evil Verizon people and still Unlock the Bootloader for whatever purpose (Root, TWRP or Custom recovery, Custom ROM, Kernel, etc...) we are in luck! :good:

Even though the Evil Verizon people have Disabled the OEM Unlocking in Developer Options. :( :mad:

There is a fastboot command that bypasses the disabled oem unlocking. :victory:

This only works for the Pixel 2 not the Pixel 2 XL variant.

Thanks to [MENTION=7291175]b00ster23[/MENTION] for the following;

Unlocking the Bootloader

WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!!

so backup important files.

To Unlock your Verizon Pixel 2, follow the steps below..

Install ADB/Fastboot Drivers

Enable Developer Options

Enable USB Debugging in Developer Options

Plug Pixel 2 into PC

Open a Command Prompt window;

In Command Prompt, type

adb start-server

and hit ENTER

If you see * daemon started successfully *

continue to next step

In Command Prompt, type

adb devices

and hit ENTER

If you see "List of devices attached" as well as "Your Devices Serial Number device or unauthorized"

continue to next step

On Pixel 2 - Allow PC for USB Debugging

In Command Prompt, type

adb reboot bootloader

Once your Pixel 2 has rebooted into the bootloader

In Command Prompt, type

fastboot flashing lock_critical

and hit ENTER

Then follow the instructions on your Pixel 2 to finish Unlocking Bootloader.

If you have successfully unlocked your bootloader on reboot you should see;

[IMG="Verizon Pixel 2 Unlocked Bootloader Booting"]https://i.imgur.com/qIdnwfH.jpg[/IMG]
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] JAYNO20:
Yup. Just did this with my Verizon Pixel 2 and it went through swimmingly.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] nes4r2:
OP any chance you can include step by step instructions on how to load TWRP and magisk? I did mines already but I was a bit confused with loading (pushing) twrp.img via adb and also installing magisk.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Correct on the steps, including the entire discussion found here. https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/help/maybe-stupid-question-verizon-pixel-2s-t3726294

Big Thanks goes to [MENTION=7357565]D3RP_[/MENTION] for finding the command.

***PATCHED BY OUT-OF-CYCLE JANUARY UPDATE***

If you have received the OTA patch for your pixel2, and now are on OPM2.171019.016 or LATER, you will no longer be able to run the command. And downgrade is not available at this time.

As of 1/24/2018

users who have purchased new phones have been able to remove the SIM, refuse internet (WiFi) connection at the initial startup. After completing the initial setup, you can sideload 8.1 to take advantage of the command in the OP. If you connect to the internet with WiFi or with your SIM, chances are high you will receive the update and this method WILL NOT work. To date, there are no other ways to unlock the bootloader on VZW PIX2 other than this method.

Instructions to sideload stock OTA's are found here along with the downloads. https://developers.google.com/android/ota

Once again, DO NOT USE 8.1.0 (OPM2.171019

.016

, Jan 2018, Verizon) but instead use 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.013, Jan 2018) or 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.011, Dec 2017)The command is not available on 8.0

***UPDATED 6/11/18***

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75945799&postcount=167 As of 3/19/18 People are still finding VZW Pixel2 phones in stores with the December patch. Not sure if VZW/Google are shipping newer patched phones at this time, but a good sign to users still looking for a phone they can unlock.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75908059&postcount=1 Another user confirms that his phone was shipped "It was still on 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.011, Dec 2017)"

***UPDATED 6-9-18*** https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76757116&postcount=239 Another user received the 128GB White variant of the Pixel2 with the December build and was able to unlock successfully

***UPDATED 6-14-18*** https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76795831&postcount=265 Users are are now getting phones directly from Verizon and the store with .016 or later factory installed.

To review, the command referred in the OP is available in 8.1 and not 8.0. Which means that you can upgrade to a compatible version of Android OS to take advantage of the command. However, your phone CANNOT be on ANY build OPM2.171019.016 or later, as the command was patched. Please see the attached table. Some users have been able to find phones in stores, and from surplus. However some newer phones are now being shipped with the latest security updates (OPM2.171019.016 and older.)

The best way to ensure you can unlock the BL on your VZW PIX2 is going to the store and physically verifying the patch revision on device.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] steejo:
I second this. After having read through the instructions for them both, it's still incredibly hard to understand what needs to be done.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] dobbs3x:
I thought you didn't want to use the unlock critical command on pixel 2 and only the xl?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Not sure where you heard NOT to use the unlock_critical_ command. However, if there is a reason not to, please post your findings. Keep in mind this is for the VZW Variant ONLY that is being referenced. (See OP)
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Shiestie:
I'll write up a little how to on flashing TWRP and Magisk first thing tmrw morning and add it to the original post.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
I would add disclaimers....links to other posts where information is already available.... Reference this post is for unlocking VZW pixel2 only.... Give credit to the XDA user that found the command...

Personally it's difficult to try and hash thru data in a forum post when the scope of information is too broad or double-posted. I like to have steps and supporting discussion for each step... My 2 cents about guide posting :)
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] SoloTSi97:
Ordered my VZW Pixel 2 on 12/31, received it yesterday. It automatically updated to the January OTA. This morning, I ran the above steps and the bootloader is now unlocked. Easy Peasy. Thanks [MENTION=5601774]Shiestie[/MENTION] for the guide and [MENTION=7357565]D3RP_[/MENTION] for the discovery!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] D3RP_:
Oh. My. God. AAHHHHH! Could you go over to My thread And post a screenshot (cover your serial) and a picture of your bootloader screen?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Slapbox:
I'm trying this on a Pixel 2 which I received today (have not connected it to any network yet to ensure I avoid OTAs) but when I run fastboot flashing lock_critical I just get: FAILED (remote: Device already : locked!)

Any ideas? Thanks!

---------- Post added at 11:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:54 PM ----------

According to this thread, you need the Android 8.1.0 OTA before you can unlock it. https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/7ms5ke/verizon_pixel_2_bootloader_unlock/drxs086/

UPDATING TO 8.1 LET ME UNLOCK IT!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] wormy123789:
Worked for me as well, thanks for the post
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] SoloTSi97:
Will do.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ozzy0708:
Just tried it and it worked fine for the January patch!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] dobbs3x:
It says it on the google developers website here ----> https://developers.google.com/android/images

scroll down a little and you will see this --->

" If necessary, unlock the device's bootloader using one of the following methods:

If you are updating a Nexus or Pixel device that is manufactured in 2015 or later (for example, a Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL device), run this command:

fastboot flashing unlock

Note: the 'flashing unlock' command is only available with fastboot version 23.0.1 or later. The latest available version of fastboot can be downloaded from SDK Platform Tools.

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

If you are updating an older device, run this command:

fastboot oem unlock

The target device will show you a confirmation screen. (This erases all data on the target device.)

See Unlocking the bootloader for more detailed instructions. "
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Interesting. I may take some time later to understand exactly what the command is intended to do. I have a feeling that the command was probably intended for an lock/unlock to other areas, but because of BigRed's config the phone defaults to the bootloader unlock option first. It's like giving the command to upgrade windows, and the setup displaying a format option without actually giving the format command. Speculation here...

Either way... Tick Tick Boom goes the dynamite
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] robocuff:
You aren't using fastboot flashing unlock_critical to unlock the verizon Pixel 2. It's fastboot flashing lock_critical. Either way, yes, it shouldn't do what it does.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] BDragonD24:
I can confirm that it worked on mine this morning. I just used the fastboot flashing lock_critical command I found in the article that was posted out on the main site. Hate having to put all of my stuff back but it was worth it. That said, can I leave the standard recovery on the phone and continue to get VZ updates and not have it relock the bootloader? Or should I definitely install TWRP ? If I do that will I still get OTA updates or will I have to start doing them manually?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Correct... I should have stated lock not unlocked...edited
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
The location to which you get the phone is irrelevant to the exploit. You may have other issues to contend with, but not the exploit. As long as they guarantee not to reset and update for you, you're good . You may want to clarify that prior to purchase.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] loonatik78:
Is there any new exploit in the works for the newer updates?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
In the works? There is no exploit period. Other than a flaw in some code way back. Buy a Google device and forget about exploits. None needed.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Yeah....not really an exploit more than Verizon forgetting to block a command in the SBL. :) So yes, the only other option at this point is to buy a Google PIX2.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] robocuff:
If December patch, yes. It should work. The first January patch worked too but there was a second patch in January in the middle of the month. That's the one that patched the exploit.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] biggerx:
Hi guys! I just purchased a Pixel 2 today and it came with the Dec 2017 8.1.0 update. I was still able to unlock the boot loader using the OP's instructions. One question, will the bootloader stay unlocked if I install the OTA updates or push a factory image via ADB?

*Nevermind: pushed the latest (March 2018) factory image and the bootloader stayed unlocked. I was able to modify the March 5 2018 boot.img using Magisk and flashed the modified boot image for root. Also have a custom recovery installed.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
<SIGH>. Again dude....? This forum provides a wide range of information and services. It's okay to nudge folks to solutions using search. But when someone doesn't use that feature, not sure how belittling someone helps. This forum wasn't designed to serve your whim and wish of only information you want, and all else be .... All I'm saying is that your comments still continue to come across harsh and somewhat devisive. I would ask you to consider reading through the response prior, and perhaps think of ways to bring more information and techniques of finding answers which help everyone. Take it or leave it my friend.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Again? Please stop being the mod here. You don't like my post then just leave it. I don't need a lecture from you. I do agree that my comments might come off as harsh, but they are intended to be sometimes. Go back on the thread, you said exactly the same thing I did but I got a "thanks for being sarcastic" or something like that. Please, I respect your opinions bigly. But please don't tell me what to say or how to act. If you don't like my post then report it.

Take it or leave it.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
The irony is we are having virtually the same conversation about you as you were about the guy with the redundant question.... And your response is leave me alone if you don't like what I said you're not a mod...... Yet you didn't like what he said....

On a side note I don't care either way.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Me either. Until there is movement on temp root there is no point to this thread except for nonsensical discussion like this. Entertaining but nothing more.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
Without this thread it will be asked in other threads and new threads where the question doesn't belong. This thread is needed.

I recommend you just avoid it if you can't stand seeing the same question.

I check this thread and a Facebook thread every day to see if any thing new has come up.... High hopes and all.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Agreed. But think for a second. If there is any inkling of temp root or bl unlock there would be a new thread that would be on top of this forum stating such. It would have hundreds of posts within a few hours. This thread is not needed whatsoever. Well other than to bloviate as the last 50 pages have shown. I'm not immune to that seduction so I'm no angel here either.

But let's be honest with each other. This thread is a joke. So the mods will clean it yet again hopefully and eventually close it because.. well we're actually not saying anything other than mindless discussion. But it's fun for what it is.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
No.... The second this thread is closed a new one will be opened to discuss the current state of Verizon bootloader. Again I state. This. Thread. Is. Needed.

It is needed because no matter what it will exist.

Nothing useful is being added to it other than "yes you can" "no you cannot" and unfortunately this babble between you and me. But that may change.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Very existential of you. I'll defer.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] daniel4653:
So I received the phone today and thankfully it is on the September patch. After reading the thread a bit and trying to unlock my bootloader while the September patch I believe I have to upgrade to 8.1 to be able to use them exploit. While on Sept patch when I run "fastboot flashing lock_critical" i get the below about the device already being locked. Thanks for the help guys. It's been a while since I've unlocked a bootloader and rooted.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flashing lock_critical

...

FAILED (remote: Device already : locked!)

finished. total time: 0.002s
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrkhigh:
What does the pixel say is your current software version?

I believe you are still on too early of a build. Read the second or third post in this thread. It'll state the software version you should be on.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Exactly. If you're on 8.0 it will not work. The command was only available on a couple of different revisions. If you are not at the revision of the Android OS, you can upgrade to it. You just don't want to go passed that revision, as the command was not available. Conversely, as afore mentioned, you can't be at the lower versions of the OS. You have to hit this one in the sweet spot. :)
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] daniel4653:
Understood guys! I'll read through the first few pages of the thread. Attached is my current software version. I won't lie, it's exciting to be digging into the rooting world again.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] b00ster23:
Well...there ya go! Welcome back on the "ROOT TRAIN" all aboard.... ;) BTW... Love South Carolina....just got back from Charleston area a month ago from a little vacation. Beautiful!!!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] daniel4653:
Haha! Thanks man and I've never been to Charleston, but i've heard good things about it.

FYI i am trying to adb sideload the Full factory image for December and I'm getting the below error. I'm guessing I have to do incremental. Sept>November, November> December?

Verifying update package...

E: footer is wrong

Update package verification took 0.1 s (result 1)

E: signature verification failed

E: error 21

Installation aborted
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
Please read OP carefully. You must update the device using the correct OTA. Factory images will fail with a locked BL.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] daniel4653:
I had read them. So just update the normal route as in connecting to WiFi and apply updates as they download?