yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Im_DAtTA0:
Can I know how to trigger now playing feature on mido?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
Its a Pixel 2 only feature due to software (and maybe hardware) limits within the Google Ambient Sense app, which is required for Now Listening.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] swapavi:
Finally took the plunge and installed this a couple nights ago and it is incredible. Fast, fluid, and stable!

Only thing that kind of bugs me, but is in no way a deal breaker is when I have AOD display on and use the fingerprint reader to unlock the phone, the screen flashes, then shows a different ambient display (where the clock is in a different position) before actually unlocking the phone.

It's pretty quick (about 1-2 seconds) but still noticable.

Just wondering if this is something I caused to happen my self or if anyone else has the same thing happen to them too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arnavde:
Hi i am following the instructions to install the ROM as mentioned in the first post, but when i reboot to system from TWRP the boot screen for carbon rom shows up and then automatically reboots to my recovery. can someone please help.

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hi can you please tell me the exact steps you took to install the ROM.

my phone is bootloader unlocked

running the Apr'18 update-Stock
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] swapavi:
I flashed the April image to both slots, then fastboot booted into twrp and then flashed the rom and twrp installer. Then I rebooted to recovery and flashed gapps. Then just booted up and it was all good.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arnavde:
Thanks a lot for the reply. Just one question when you say you flashed the april image on both slots. Is it the same like running the deuces script. Cause if it is them I'm also doing the same thing but it's not working for me somehow.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Tried out substweaks with the latest Carbon build, and the center clock just won't work. Any other ideas before Carbon implements it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cant_even_dev:
Idk what the deuces script is but I'm guessing they meant they flashed the factory image to both slots.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Has anyone else experienced a quick reboot when switching from portrait to landscape mode after a while of staying in portrait?

I had that when in unofficial and didn't think much but now that I've updated to the official build it's still happening to me.

Is it the ROM or something else?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] swapavi:
Yup that's exactly what I did. Just ran the deuces script and it flashes to both slots just fine. After you run the deuces script, reboot the phone and let it boot up.

Then go back to fastboot and "fasboot boot twrp.img".

Then once in twrp, factory reset, then flash the rom and then the twrp installer zip.

Then reboot recovery and flash gapps, and then you can reboot to system. It's worked flawlessly for me
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Fatwrecked1:
Same thing has been happening to me too, I'm glad I'm not the only who has this issue
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
Rough Guess. You both use a Screen off Animation and the Always on Display? Disable either of the two and the crashes should be gone. We have no idea how those are related or could be responsible for the crashes, but it seems to be exactly that. If you can get some additional logs we'd be very happy. So far we only were able to reproduce the issue when in YouTube (and only YT would crash, not the whole phone). Unfortunately those log results were more than cryptic and didn't lead us anywhere yet, maybe your logs can change that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Fatwrecked1:
I'll be sure to send one as soon as it happens again, I'll look up how to send you guys a proper log so you just don't see a bunch of text as well. Thanks for reaching out!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
I'll try to go a few days without a Screen-off animation and see if it's the culprit and then I'll go and see if I can get crash logs with it on.

A new problem I'm facing is using the Google Camera. I tried installing the newest apk and it crashes in camera mode, but in video mode I can record. But when I switch to camera mode it crashes. I have to disable and use the factory camera. (I flashed stock OpenGapps btw).

EDIT: Camera updated itself and it's crashing again, so it's not the APK.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
https://review.carbonrom.org/#/c/6689/ Thanks for your help :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Juzman:
Awesome, will wait for a new build and see if I can flash it correctly this time!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] :
Very odd, this situation happened to me on Dotos on the OG Pixel. I was portrait and switched to landscape in the youtube app and the phone rebooted.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Update. I tried using the 'Camera NX 7.4' mod made for the 6P to get the Google Camera features onto the Nexus. It also crashes when I try to open the camera for pictures. Any ideas for a fix?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Im_DAtTA0:
But I've read an article that a developer has ported it to CARBON ROM and I've read it somewhere in feature list of carbon ROM.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] p70shooter:
Have you flashed the latest vendor?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
It works flawless on the Pixel 2 * builds of CarbonROM. This is the Pixel 2 XL thread. It is for questions about the Pixel 2 XL. I'd therefore like to ask you to move your mido questions to the mido thread and to stop with them in this thread. Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
I used the latest vendor before flashing the rom, but I'll redownload the latest maybe I mixed them up and re-flash.

Is it okay to reflash the latest vendor image right now? Or do I have to start from scratch to flash it? (AKA clean re-install again)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Im_DAtTA0:
Sorry for spamming.

Thanks for suggesting
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] p70shooter:
No you can just flash it now, no need to go clean.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Do I flash in both slot A and B?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] p70shooter:
Safest way but you don't have too, just flash to current
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Tried flashing as is, and phone can't load the Android system. I'll just flash from scratch. Will be back in a bit to update on my situation.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
I had to wipe and start clean since flashing as is didn't work out for me, but it fixed the camera issue I was having. Thanks a lot!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] p70shooter:
Weird that you couldn't flash as is but glad you're all fixed up now ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Thanks!

But new problems have arisen.

After doing my clean install with root (Magisk v16.0), I immediately went to customize with substratum.

I wasn't even able to build & enable overlays, it was crashing while I browsed through installed themes. After a while, the phone just restarted itself and is stuck boot animation. I am in the process of reinstalling everything and stopping at the root for now.

This is really weird since before having the problem with the camera, I was able to customize with substratum super smoothly.

Any ideas what could have caused this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
What is the proper method to update to the newest weekly when already running last weeks CarbonROM? I've been trying for over and hour now but it either boots right back to TWRP after flashing the update and rebooting, or if I am lucky enough to get it to boot I get an onslaught of FC apps.

I've tried every way I can think of between the two slots but I just can't seem to get it. I work graveyards so I'm headed to bed, but I'll give it a try again when I wake up. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
Follow the guide in the OP but skip the "flash stock images" step and don't wipe data (I'd recommend to wipe cache though).
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Just clarifying, so I have to flash Carbon Rom + TWRP > Recovery > Flash GApps > System > Recovery > Flash Magisk > System

for weekly updates?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
Yes.

I know its inconvenient and we're working hard to make things easier but it is what it is currently.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
It's okay! A question though, if I download the .zip from the built-in updater in settings, do I still have to remove the "-w" so none of my data gets wiped when flashing, or is that zip good-to-go?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
That zip is the same zip you get when you'd download the rom from get.carbonrom.org (the delta stuff only differs for the download process, not for the actual result). So no need to remove any flags.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MikereDD:
This **** you do for stock xD

Sent from like the interweb or something or the other...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Big, big thanks! Looking forward to future updates!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bobbean:
I searched through this thread and found nothing recent about it. Is there any way to get Project Fi working with an eSim? I downloaded the Fi app, and when I attempt to activate my service it gives me the error "T120". I have already ordered a physical sim card (because i've had issues with the eSim in the past), but it would be great to get this set up now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fKm:
I get a FC when I scroll down at Fibers --> Lock Screen --> Lock Screen Shortcuts --> Left / Right Shortcut. I am using the latest nightly build.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
No problems here. Running the 5/1 build. 587dpi. Flux Light Substratum Theme. You themed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fKm:
Yep with Outline. Thanks for the reply, gonna check if it is better without the theme :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dtr145r:
Im trying to use Open Gapps but i cant for the life of me get it to boot...

Do they just 100% not work with this rom?

what could i be doing wrong?

I just upgraded from the nexus 6p, this phone is a little different for recovery functions.. maybe im doing something wrong there?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Juzman:
So, I downloaded the following:

deuce-flash-all-v4.4.bat

taimen-opm2.171019.029-factory-2937a399.zip

twrp-3.2.1-2-taimen.img

twrp-pixel2-installer-taimen-3.2.1-2.zip

CARBON-CR-6.1-NOCT-WEEKLY-taimen-20180501-1612.zip

open_gapps-arm64-8.1-pico-20180423.zip

FlashKernel-Taimen-v2.34.zip

Magisk-v16.4.zip

1. Used Deuce's script to flash stock to both slots then booted system

2. Copied CarbonRom, OpenGapps, FK, Magisk and TWRP to device

3. Booted into fastboot then: fastboot boot twrp-3.2.1-2-taimen.img

4. Factory reset, flashed CarbonRom & TWRP Installer > booted to recovery

5. Flashed OpenGapps & FlashKernel > booted to system > setup phone

6. Booted to recovery > flashed Magisk > boot to system

Note: The "Copy Data" kept crashing, so I chose "start fresh" and then once booted uninstalled Data Transfer Tool, then went into Settings > Finish Setup up the top. It downloaded the Data Transfer Tool and seemed to copy everything across.

Great work! :)

I did notice when pulling down notifications it's like a translucent gray overlay over the top of it, not sure what that could be. Cannot see any themeing options in Fibers.

Edit: fixed the overlay issue, deleted the following from /vendor//overlays:

framework-res__auto_generated_rro.apk

Pixel (Folder)

SysuiDarkTheme (Folder)

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Now, for weekly updates I simply:

1. Boot recovery > flash CarbonRom & TWRP Installer > boot to recovery

2. Flash OpenGapps & FlashKernel > booted to system

3. Boot to recovery > flash Magisk > boot to system

Correct?

Also, with monthly updates from Google, do we flash the whole image, or just vendor?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kingbri:
Are you experiencing problems with apps crashing? Gallery crashes when I try to edit a photo. Also, Snapchat crashes when I open any photos. I took logs and put them on the jira CR-25. I believe its the animation that's the culprit. Just wanted to know if it is happening on the pixel 2 xl. I'm on the OG xl
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
We're working on that team internal currently. So far marlin and sailfish seen to be the only devices with those issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kingbri:
Ok, thanks, I'm currently on unofficial
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] prv8droid:
Just wondering what the experience is without gapps installed? I don't want anything to do with Google
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] prv8droid:
won't run apks?

Hi all,

I installed this without gapps.

When I go to run an APK (fdroid), nothing happens. Any idea what I am doing wrong?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] StoneAgeWilma:
Works great for me without GApps installed. This is the only ROM I could find for the Pixel 2 XL that didn't bake GApps in. Only issue for me is when I pull down the notifications shade, if I have a dark background it'll show the light themed notifications shade + white icons. Same applies to adjusting the volume, can't tell which slider is for what.

What exactly do you mean? Do you mean when you tap it in the Files app to install it? You can just install it through ADB if the Files app is giving you issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mrcrptguy:
Guys, has anyone had issues with losing mobile data connection after flashing? I'm on Sprint, everything works perfectly except occasionally I lose data, phone works fine just no 3g or LTE. I've reset connections, messed with moblie data setting. Nothing seems to bring it back, it just randomly reconnects when it gets good and ready. I'm stumped.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mrcrptguy:
Can anyone on Sprint with working mms please share their APN settings?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fKm:
Why was using sdclang reverted for taimen?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Myself5:
Was never used. The revert you see is ages old and was only there during the initial bringup. During out tests the newer SDClang would introduce some weird regressions and performance impacts with Oreo (doesn't seem to be taimen specific) and older version were having worse performance than Googles Clang.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] draymond1987:
Is anybody having issues with Carbon Gestures? I have two fingers registered and none of the global actions are working for me. I searched and didn't see anything about this, as I think it's a neat feature.

I can swipe down for notifications, but I disabled it, so that my gesture would work.

Any advice would be appreciated! I don't know if it's because I restored a backup or not? Maybe I need to delete my fingerprints and start over?

Screen lock (pin) was disabled on my backup, so how the fingerprints survived, is a mystery LOL.

EDIT: re-adding fingerprints did not resolve issue for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
I use this feature for navigation and LOVE it. Just want to make sure you know, it has nothing to do with the fingerprint scanner. You swipe with 2 fingers simultaneously anywhere on the screen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] draymond1987:
Thank you!! I thought it had to do with the sensor because it said two fingers, and I assume. I got it to work, now that I know how! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] smartymcfly:
Does active edge work? The last post I seen about was a couple months ago and said it was being worked on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
It does not work on the newest 20180515 build.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sam0yed:
Is Picture-in-Picture mode working in this rom? Would really love to watch YouTube videos without having to stay in the app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
Working for me, but I am a YouTube Red subscriber.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] smartymcfly:
Because you mentioned the specific build....

Was there a build in which it did work?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
Not that I know of. I don't believe there is any custom ROM that has it working yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Juzman:
YouTube vanced from the Magisk repo?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Bologner:
Hi guys,

I ****ed up. Bad.

Without getting into too much detail, here is my current predicament. My Pixel 2 XL is flashed into the current weekly build of CarbonROM, but no gapps, root, or TWRP. The phone does not recognize being plugged in as a USB device to anything, but still charges, (computer, car, etc) so this means no adb and fastboot . I downloaded the su arm64 binary and have it in my /sdcard/Download folder. The su binary will not run, and I have tried as many ways as I can think of to chmod the permissions to make it run, but it is stuck at -rw-rw----. I even tried chmod'ding it on a different computer, then uploading it to google drive, then downloading the new binary, but the phone refuses to accept the new permissions. I'm not a SysAdmin, but I'm guessing it has something to do with SELinux.

I cannot mount /sdcard in the CarbonROM default recovery. I cannot mount /system as read-write using the terminal. I have Magisk Manager and supersu installed, but there are obviously no functions available to help me root. I can't get adb working over wifi because I don't have su in terminal. Oddly enough, the phone is still outputting sound to the USB DAC when the DAC is plugged in.

Is there **anything** I can do?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xSilas43:
If its not recognized by adb on your pc, you cant flash factory images to fix and probably need to RMA to google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
Have you tried a different usb cable/port? This device is finicky. I switched cables and the device was recognized.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Bologner:
Thanks for the replies, guys!

I just ended up RMA'ing it with Google because I ended up completely bricking my device. Was trying to find ways to do stuff in the Qualcomm/LG Download modes, but there's no support/documentation for it online.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
Hey,

if i start this rom without flashing gapps, is working fine, but if i flash the gapps 8.1 64bit, i have so much errors with "google play services", what shall i do with that?

Do i need another gapps for this rom?

Thanks for help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xSilas43:
Use the gapps from the OP, and follow the instructions for flashing them. Boot the rom up first then reboot to recovery and flash gapps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
Thanks. What is OP?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
OP = Original Post or Post #1 in any given thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
It doesnt work :(

Installed Carbon Rom, installed the Gapps "MindeTheGap" from the link in the first Post, nothing happend.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
Did you make sure to change slots before flashing the Gapps?

"In order to install GApps, you must flash the ROM then reboot into TWRP before flashing our custom GApps package (as this switches slots)."
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
What a mess :(

Now i installed the official gapps, Error: Google Play services kepps stopping.

Ok, then i have choose a Channel? A?

Edit:

Slot A is normal? Then i had the right one choosen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
Rebooting recovery after flashing the ROM should changes slots automatically. But if you really want to be sure, start on slot A, install the ROM, reboot to slot B and install the gapps, then reboot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RUpix.de:
Ok, i will have attention at the next flash.

But why is that so?

Now i boot back to twrp, Factory Reset and et voila, i have a running system with the "normal" GAPPS Micro.

Only my GD Backup isnt available, i think its not in the Gapps Package?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pushpendrayadav:
Hi, Any one tell me where i can found Face Unlock feature.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
I don't have Carbon installed right now but it should be under smart lock.

Settings/Security&Location/SmartLock/TrustedFace

Is that what you're looking for?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pushpendrayadav:
Thanks, but it is not present that location.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Namolas:
What Gapps did you use? Trusted Face ins't there or the entire smart lock section isn't? If so check Settings/Security&Location/Advanced/Trust Agents and make sure Smart Lock (Google) is toggled on.

Thats the last thought I have. Hopefully somebody else can chime in.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pushpendrayadav:
Thanks once again, I am using Minds Gapps and all four options available except Trusted Face option. Yes Smart Lock (Google) is toggled on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Xg3nFatality:
I just flashed the latest weekly and was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the white out of the quick tiles? I also can't seem to find where I can change the "theme" of the settings to possible find a temporary fix to it.

Edit: sorry for the double screenshot
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nitin.chobhe:
Check under Settings -> Display

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] eruben:
Really urgent question, tried to flash Carbon, tried to boot up without flashing gapps, but stuck on logo, when I reboot to recovery (flashed TWRP.zip) I'm not asked to enter pin and all the files stays encrypted, so I can't flash anything. Please help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Br4no:
Hello guys,

Just simple quiestion. Im preparing for carbon flashing and searching, collecting info. What is not obvious to me is what it means to flash latest factory images to BOTH slots.

If I would follow standard google flashing procedure the flash-all.bat/.sh should be executed. Will that flash to BOTH slots or has to be done something more?

And II've read that besides mindthegapps also latest opengapps are working. Right?

Thanks a lot!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Try booting TWRP.img file from fastboot.