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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] almahix:
A question...on another P2XL Oreo rom, we have to fastboot flash the current month's vendor.img file anytime we update the rom. Is that also necessary with this rom?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on if your getting error messages, and how friendly twrp is on any given day :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 93fuelslut:
Would there be an issue if I clean flashed the newest build and not flashing all the new Google images?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
As long as you flash the May vendor.img in addition to the rom, you should be fine :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
That's what I did, skipped the latest Google release, flashed DU and the vendor IMG, all good here
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 93fuelslut:
Ok thanks for the clarification. I know it's a huge leap without the new factory images, but DU is so stable I was in no rush to stay up to date
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Kairos-:
Sorry about the perhaps-dumb question, but how's the camera on DU 12.2? Stock-like, unnoticeably worse than stock, AOSP-Galaxy-S4-like bad? Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkdodger:
It’s the stock camera and same quality

iPhone X
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] matt1313:
Has anyone notice gps running more often and doesn't end task? Can't figure out why
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
My guess, is you've likely given some app background permission to use GPS/location and it's making the most of that permission...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FlatOutRU:
How's the battery life on this rom?)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Varies.

Depends on how the device is used, signal strength, display brightness, apps running in the background, GPS / BT / Tethering usage, individual app usage, charging habits, and battery age.

Display set a 10%, GPS / BT off, no wifi, no data, no apps running in the background, playing candy crush a couple times a day, batt life should be great, maybe 9 hrs SOT?

GPS on HIGH ACCURACY, BT speaker connected, streaming a movie or hard core gaming, tethered to a few other devices, display on 100%, with all your social and productivity apps running in the background, might see 2.5 hrs SOT?

So, I'd guess somewhere between 2.5 hrs SOT to 9 hrs SOT.

I'd reco flashing DU and a great cust kernel and run it for a week, and see what you get :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FlatOutRU:
Complete answer :) But wanted to hear some average numbers that users are getting )
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HACK3DANDR0ID:
Just flashed Dirty for the 1st time on my Pixel 2 XL and im lovin the new boot animation!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
With all the variable listed, batt life is at best, a guessing game unless you use your own usage as a gauge.

You could take a cross-section of users with similar usage (gamers, causal Internet surfers, etc.) and you'll still need to consider each users' GPS settings; high accuracy or batt savings?

Once you've determined that, you would need to consider the individual user's signal situation; great signal vs crappy signal?

So on and so on.

And after ALL this mathematical averaging and analysis, you'll come to a number that if you don't reach, you'll be troubleshooting it for weeks trying to figure out why user1 gets 7 hrs SOT, but you only got 3.5 hrs...

The BEST way, the most accurate way, to get a grasp on a Rom's batt life, or comparing diff Rom's batt life, is to try the Rom for yourself, under the conditions that are unique to your usage.

And then, you get to add a cust kernel that may throttle back CPUs, or any number of things that can impact batt life.

Download DU, flash it, run it for a week using your device the same way you normally use it, then make a comparison.

You might be thinking I'm being sarcastic about all this, but I am really trying to help you get the most accurate results for your device environment and your individual usage habits.

Trust me, I used to chase battery life like I was getting paid to find the secret settings and combinations for max batt life... Never got paid, never found it, just decided to enjoy my device the way I use it :D

I reco DU with Flash Kernel 2.38, then us your device as normal.

DU gets better batt life than stock, in my experience, but I only get 4-5 hr sot, and even that varies because some days are slower work days than others and I game more or less depending. So, it really is just a shot in the dark using other's batt life as a gauge.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 12Fully:
I get about 3-5 hours SOT with Bluetooth always on, high GPS, and Xposed with Snoke kernel. It's usually 4-5 hours but I charge my phone halfway through the day so I haven't been paying attention to SOT. I listen to music a lot during the day and run Snapchat which alone is always 20%+ of my battery usage. I greenify a lot of apps that push notifications or tend to run a lot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buski:
Fingerprint to unlockbscreen does not always work wich is innoying going back to stock .

edit : nevermind that just happens when the phone is frozen and leaves a bit of water from melting. Happens because of my job..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] benjmiester:
That's odd, for me fp unlock was really bad on stock but DU fixed it. I am on an older build though @ 05-11-2018
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Sound alike you have a different issue, FP works 100% of the time here
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Galactus:
Any ideas as to why I can't get the ROM to boot with custom kernel + magisk.

DU boots fine

DU + Magisk boots fine

DU + Flash Kernel boots fine

DU + Flash Kernel + Magisk = reboot to TWRP

I just can't figure out why the ROM won't boot when flash kernel and magisk are flashed. I see a lot of people using this combo so not too sure why it isn't working for me. I flashed DU clean, let it boot, reboot to twrp, flashed flash kernel, let it boot to check it flashed properly, reboot to twrp, flash magisk zip. Can't get it to boot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
Sometimes after installing Magisk it hangs at the boot screen upon reboot. You just have to long press the power button and force it to reboot. Have you tried that?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Galactus:
Yeah it doesn't even hang. It just goes straight back to TWRP. Only way I can get the ROM working again is to flash flash kernel by itself or reflash DU. If I shut off the phone completely and turn it back on, it goes to the Google logo and then TWRP boots up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
Are you doing anything regarding changing slots or just letting it swap itself?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Galactus:
I have been letting it swap itself.

I've been on AquariOS for so long I actually forgot about slot switching :silly:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
Sounds to me like its trying to boot the stock slot instead of DU. Theoretically the way you want it to work, is start on slot A (or B, doesn't matter at this point), install the ROM which actually installs the ROM to the opposite slot. Then when you boot back to recovery to install kernel or magisk make sure you are installing them to the opposite slot that you started with.

You probably already know that but might be a good refresher.

Also If you are really dead set on getting it fool proof you can install the ROM and kernel/magisk to both slots. Just not all in one go, make sure you reboot in between. I did that alot when I first started with this A/B nonsense.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Galactus:
I installed flash kernel and magisk to both slots. As soon as I flash magisk, it won't boot. :eek:

Edit: I flashed magisk again and now the ROM is booting........................WHUT lol. I have no idea why that did it, but it's working fine now (flash kernel + magisk). How odd.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jongcruz:
What kernel worked for you?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Galactus:
The latest flash kernel, which is the one I had been trying from the beginning. Flashing magisk twice seemed to do it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] n2music:
After updating to June 1 weeklies, I noticed that the At A Glance weather information is missing. I checked preferences for At A Glance but no weather selection is available. Any ideas?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Latiken:
New to Pixel 2 and everything. Where can I find the downloads for this rom? Taimen directory on the official website leads to nowhere.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] buski:
**MOD EDIT**

URL removed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BIGWORM:
The developers of Dirty Unicorn have asked (a long time ago, actually) that links to their ROM not be posted/shared on XDA. A quick Google search will result to their Google+ page, where you can download it from there. Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
12.3 is officially released
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] eruben:
This is AOSP room which means all stock apps are AOSP? I mean camera, clocl, phone etc.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stalls:
Will this be all up to date if I follow this for the June update from Google? Like Everything? Thanks Badger!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Should work just fine for you. Using the June vendor.img of course ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stalls:
Did not look like there was any radio updates or anything as well as far as i saw...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You can fastboot radios anytime. However, there was a bootloader change. Always a good idea to update that first :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stalls:
Well thats what I am tryin to ask. What do I need to do to update everything?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
The bootloader and vendor is really about it. You can fastboot the radio(if it's different) at anytime. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stalls:
im sorry to ask but can I get a complete run down on this to update it all.. Thanks again Badger.. Just dont wanna screw up or wasting a ton a time by doing so lol..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yup. However, I think it's the stock google camera. If not, you can always use their Google counterparts from the play store :good::cool:

---------- Post added at 10:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 PM ----------

Disable screen lock security.

Download the vendor, bootloader and radio from

Here...https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890278863836289748

Put the vendor on your phones internal storage.

Here...https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322268810

And here...https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818222786056034757

Fastboot the radio and bootloader.

...fastboot flash radio radioxxxxxxx.img...

...fastboot flash bootloader bootloaderxxxxxx.img

Go into twrp, use advanced wipe, and wipe dalvik/ART cache.

Flash the vendor.img

Flash the updated rom

Flash twrp installer. Let it boot up once. If all is well, go back to twrp and flash kernel(optional) and root.

Boot up, done! How's that?? ????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stalls:
All worked well.. I got a lil anxious and tried on my own. I flashed the bootloader in twrp first then the others like u mentioned and everything seems great...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You flashed bootloader in twrp?? I certainly hope not! Evidently not, your phone is working! ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stalls:
Yes I took the bootloader img from the factory image and flashed it in twrp... But for some reason it mentioned the vendor image needed to updated when booted. So maybe it didnt take the bootloader or vendor the first time around? Then I flashed the vendor, rom, and twrp after those and booted. LOL so idk... Can I update the bootloader image now in fastboot mode without screwing things up?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
It definitely didn't take the bootloader. Your actually lucky you didn't soft brick it. Bootloaders and radios should only be flashed via fastboot. Yes, you can fastboot the bootloader and radio without worry. Outa curiosity, when you go to settings/system/about phone. What security patch level does it say?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Cool beans. Your good :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Not sure what happened, but after following your instructions above, I got stuck on DU boot ani?

I fastbooted bootloader and radio, booted back into bootloader to confirm they took, they did.

I proceeded to TWRP and wipe dalvik/art cace (a step I;ve never done previously with DU official builds and weeklies, but maybe it'll clear out some junk.

Then I flashed vendor.img in TWRP (also a step I usually do after the first boot up when it tells me "Hey dummy, you need to update to latest vendor" and then the latest DU official Rom.

Upon boot up, I was stuck on the eternal DU boot ani...

Had to power/vol down into bootloader.

I notice the radio and bootloader versions regressed to the previous versions? I'm thinking; dang Google demons messing with me now!

Fastbooted the bootloader and radio again,

fastbooted into TWRP

flashed latest DU official Rom

flashed TWRP installer.zip

rebooted,

profit in less than 30 seconds.

But I did NOT get a "hey dummy update your vendor" warning.

back into TWRP to flash FLash kernel and Magisk,

all is well (except it's 107 outside)!!!!

So just for curiosity sake; any idea what happened to the original updated bootloader and radio?

And how did the vendor image stick when bootloader, radio, Rom didn't? (unless all these processes don't mess with vendor partition after it flashed?

Just some craziness for sure. I see some folks had no issues following the dalvik/cache wipe, of flashing the vendor prior to the Rom.

Weird!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Dang brother...107!! Yep sounds like good ol fashioned AZ weather. I remember that stuff visiting the in-laws in Tucson. But hey, it's a dry heat!?

Definitely a weird issue you ran into. The vendor installed fine via twrp, but bootloader and radio via fastboot didn't. Can't explain any of it! But hey, you figured it out as I knew you would my mentor ??

Now that I think about it, I should have said to update the bootloader and radio after the vendor and rom flash. Note to self! ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Meakii:
Hi all. Am having a tough time booting this ROM. Was previously on stock rooted with Magisk and Flash kernel. Tried factory reset then installing 12.3 rom and twrp zip right after and getting stuck in a bootloop back to recovery. Am I missing something here?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
It likely switched slots on you. Go back to twrp and flash it again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Was just about to post that lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Ninja'd!! Sorry bruh. Gotta win one once in a while ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Lol you've been busy lately, I've been away studying for a promotion for work. On my 3rd promotion in 2 years, gotta make that hourly wage matter ?. Think I will take 6 months off before starting my next course.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yeah, I've been hot and cold as of late myself. I do community farming for the local food pantries during the Summer to help needy folks...I love it!?

You've been MIA yourself, but I see why. Best of luck to you on your promo my friend! Sure hope you get it. Can't say I miss the true work a day routine, this retirement stuff suits me just fine ????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
I'm working for my retirement haha, looking forward to that day. I'm currently a field technician lvl 3 for Charter/Spectrum communications, going for Lv 4 (senior tech). Hopefully this coming week.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You'll get to retirement sooner than you may think! Father time keeps on "killing me slowly", he's an ornery cuss!? I'm sure your promo will go smoothly my friend ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Meakii:
Thanks. Think it was because I was on May stock and hadnt flashed June image. Turns out I tried to restore backup too and that screwed me up without being able to get past red corrupt error triangle even after flashing June stock image. Only thing that worked was relocking and then unlocking bootloader. Now got the ROM running just fine. Super smooth and fast. Got to love DU ROMs. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Wow! Locking the bootloader, that's an extreme fix! Luckily it went well for you. I've seen several nightmare story's about locking it up. You could have just dirty fastbooted the May factory image again to get back on track. But glad you got it working :good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] micmars:
I fastboot flashed the TMO modem and bootloader, then TWRP flashed vendor, rom and TWRP.

Right as rain.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL

#WhiteUIsMustDie, #EndDarkAppOppression
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Nice! Must be that AZBiker guy technique then!??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] micmars:
Exactly.

I followed the 1982 first edition of his masterwork, "AZBiker's Guide to Artistic Living."

It's one bloody page. With blood on it.

Anyway, here it is.

Everything

Lasting

And rare

Worth thy care

Must ever be

Fast, cheap & easy

I haven't tried this in seeking a mate, but it should work.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL

#WhiteUIsMustDie, #EndDarkAppOppression
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I think I remember that guide! I hear tell he runs a trucking company as well! ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Meakii:
Thanks had no choice. Flashing May and June stock images didn't get me back past red corrupt triangle error. Seems the locking and subsequent complete wipe was only thing that allowed me to progress. Not too familiar with A +B slot jazz but perhaps had something to do with it. Anyways I'm back alice after a panic that I had a new Au $1100 paperweight. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] micmars:
Oh my, that's gotta be him or one of his followers (cult members).

That same garage in Buffalo where I stole his first editions includes "AZBiker's Guide to Starting Any Business on a Shoestring."

It instructs: "buy everything on credit, get a ton of insurance, deal with your jerk problem all at once."

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL

#WhiteUIsMustDie, #EndDarkAppOppression
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Bwahahahahaha...you do realize AZ is gonna hunt us down like the dirty dogs we are! Which, actually, should be a helluva lotta fun! ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorga:
I updated to newest version without any problem and installed Magisk after booting once

I flashed the rom again to lose root and now I'm stuck in a boot loop.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
The twrp boot loop, or stuck at the bootanimation start up screen?? Any luck with a hard restart with the power button?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorga:
Stuck at boot animation . Tried hard restart with no luck
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Go back to twrp, select advance wipe, wipe dalvik/ART cache, then flash the rom and twrp installer zip and see what happens. If no luck, you may have to dirty fastboot the June factory image, then fastboot into twrp, do a twrp factory reset, flash the rom and twrp zip again, then restore your data backup from your DU rom. Then again, you may have to clean flash DU again ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
You still running stock?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yes indeed. That way I don't have these minor troubles. But still like helping out :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorga:
Just tried factory reset and clean flash. I was sure it would work but still boot loop.

Do you have an idea coz I'm lost

I can only use slot B to flash zips while slot A is encrypted and can't flash anything in it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Saweet! Now I know who my "go to guy" is as I have Spectrum :p Good luck with the promotion, they need good people (at least in my area)

Putting the finishing touches on my next guide "AzBiker's Guide to Disposing of the Nay-Sayers In The Huge, Unexplored Deserts of the South West"... adding a few more "notes" I've just been inspired to put to ink..... <evil, salacious laughter, and a little spittle>

<sitting quietly in the shadows, taking notes, nurturing a festering seed of ill will and revenge>
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Az Biker:
Just run through the below process and see if the slots will be automatically flashed. There's a guide linked in my sig if you need or want more detailed instructions.

Try and get to the bootloader (power button and vol down simultaneously)

It always takes me a few tries to get to the bootloader without rebooting back to system, but once you get there, just start over.

Get to your platform tools folder, open command prompt, connect your device, and get fastboot running

run "fastboot devices" to make sure your connection is good (seeing a serial number means all is well)

Update bootloader and radio (or skip)

fastboot into TWRP (using TWRP IMG file located in platform tools folder)

flash DU (if this is your first version of DU, a full wipe (factory reset) in TWRP is strongly suggested

flash TWRP installer ZIP file

reboot to recovery/TWRP (optional, superstition for me)

reboot to system, allow OS to settle for a few minutes

reboot into TWRP

(if given a vendor warning upon reboot)

flash vendor image (also found at DU downloads)

flash cust kernel (optional)

flash magisk (optional)

reboot,

profit!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] micmars:
I think that's excellent.

Most priests and moral philosophers recommend nursing your anger to full vengeance.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL

#WhiteUIsMustDie, #EndDarkAppOppression
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jay07jay:
Hello is there anyway to get center clock in the status bar?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You'll need to get a custom mod made by Tulsadiver for CC which you can flash in twrp ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Shckr57:
I would love this as well haha!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cwalker0906:
Is your WiFi calling working?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorga:
I had to install the June factory image and then clean flash DU again.

It's working great as usual.

Thanks for the help
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jlokos:
If you have Verizon, wifi calling hasn't been working in any custom roms for several months.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BIGWORM:
*sits quietly in the shadows as well, jotting down notes, nodding head concurrently*
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Meakii:
Can do this with Gravitybox and Xposed :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jay07jay:
Can gravity box also add a battery bar?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Meakii:
Yep ;)