yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
nope.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jnclocker:
No you don't need a unlocked bootloader. It flashes just fine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PingPawan:
Tanks a TON Mate! I didn't know the it has to be extracted in the SDK platforms folder. I was extracting it separately and was running flash.bat. Though the bat completed every single time, The device was stuck on google logo.

As soon as I extracted it in SDK folder and then ran flash.bat, bingo!!! Device booted back fine with FEB update installed.

Out of curiosity, what difference does it make in extracting in the SDK foler?

Thanks

PK

Pixel 2XL

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Post installing Feb update, TWRP in not recognizing the pattern password. I read in earlier post that other folks also ran into this, but I couldn't conclude if there is any solution around it other than removing the password itself!

Thanks

PK

Pixel 2XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
The SDK platform-tools folder is in essence the interface between your device and your pc. Therefore, if those factory image files aren't in there, they can't be accessed to transfer them to your device. Many folks make a path to it from their desktop for easier access. Not me, I go to my :/c drive, where SDK resides, and open up the platform-tools folder, and drop my files in there and away I go ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nickporwal:
Option to enable visual core in developer settings is no more there. Is it enabled by default?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yep. It's now within the camera app. Camera/setting/advanced and there it is. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
That option's been there for a while
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Yes, its default now, thus not needed in Developer settings...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
I followed below steps to upgrade to Feb security update ( I was rooted with magisk and on stock recovery)

1). Uninstalled Magisk & rebooted system

2). Installed latest Google Play services beta apk (v12.2.09) from apkmirror.com - (v12.2.09 it seems has fixed the Android check for update bug)

3). Checked for System upadte and voila update started to download (53 mb), installation went smooth no hiccups

4). Booted to Twrp thru fasboot, flashed Magisk and all fine
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Mate, This is by far the best update to date! Now Rocking! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AcmE85:
What version is the Google Camera app with this update?

If never than v5.1.018.177470874, could somebody please upload the apk?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
It's the same number that you posted.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Has someone noticed improvement in quality in SC?

Does it even use visual core as of now?

I read that it targets 5.1 lollipop which is api 22 or so

While you need api 26 for visual core
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
I updated to the Feb update but still no new AR stickers or the Visual Core settings in the camera app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hi2u2:
Complete guide to flashing latest update:

Before getting started, it is highly recommended to download the latest platform-tools (which include adb and fastboot) and to properly set up environment variables in Windows.

 Latest platform-tools: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html

 Setting up environment variables: https://www.xda-developers.com/adb-fastboot-any-directory-windows-linux/

*************************************************************************************

1. Download and extract latest factory image to PC (https://developers.google.com/android/images).

2. Download latest TWRP image (NOT zip) (https://dl.twrp.me/taimen/) to PC. Rename downloaded image to twrp.img.

3. Download latest TWRP zip (NOT image) to phone internal storage (https://dl.twrp.me/taimen/).

4. Download latest Caesium kernel to phone internal storage (https://download.msfjarvis.website/caesium/wahoo/stable/).

5. Download latest Magisk.zip to phone internal storage (https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445).

6. Use Notepad++ (https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) to open flash-all.bat. Notepad++ is highly recommended. DO NOT use Windows Notepad.

7. Delete –w in Line 23. Save. **CRITICAL STEP – failure to delete –w will result in a complete data wipe, INCLUDING INTERNAL STORAGE!!!**

8. Open Powershell. Input adb reboot bootloader .

9. Double click flash-all.bat within Windows.

10. Wait for reboot, then for Android system to finish system update once booted.

11. Open Powershell. Input adb reboot bootloader .

12. Shift + right click in folder where twrp.img is saved on PC (from step 2), select “Open Powershell window here,” then input fastboot boot twrp.img .

13. When prompted to enter a password in TWRP, enter your lock screen PIN (if applicable), then hit the check mark. Otherwise hit Cancel.

14. Hit Install.

15. Flash twrp.zip (from step 3).

16. Flash Caesium kernel (from step 4).

17. Flash Magisk.zip (from step 5).

18. Reboot to system.

19. Profit!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Great guide my friend!! WELL DONE! ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Goog1e Phone:
You have to download them in the play store

The apps are called arcore and ar stickers
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reeonimus:
Great guide! As an FYI windows notepad DOES work however I suspect since viewing it in notepad puts it all in one big line you do need to delete the preceding space in front of the -w so you are only leaving one space to the next piece of the script. Some may be missing that part.

Still recommend notepad++ though to make it easier! Great app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
I have them but no updates are showing yet. Guess that's what happens when I use the beta APK of Play Services
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Flexia32:
Anyone else noticing bad battery performance on Feb update? It's 1pm and I'm at 34% with only 1h 40m screen on time. Usually i can make it all day with 4+ hours of screen on time
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xflowy:
why you uninstall magisk prior to flashing? :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Probably just his way of doing things. I didn't, and just flashed the magisk zip again after the update was completed, and magisk works just fine :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hi2u2:
Always thought you had to be unrooted to flash system updates, or else it would fail.

But I guess not!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Nah...just have to flash the magisk zip after the update. Now, OTA's, that's a different beast!! ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
How about if we only run Magisk and no TWRP?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Sure. Why not? You can patch the stock boot.img or custom kernel.img and fastboot it if you'd like. Or, fastboot temporary twrp then flash your mods.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
I mean what would the process be? Exact same as this and just skip the TWRP steps?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Exactly :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
And step 15 I assumes mean to flash Magisk in TWRP so I'd just skip that and install in the OS like usual? And I wouldn't need to patch the boot.img again?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
If you don't use twrp to flash the magisk zip, then after the OS boots up, yes, you'll have to patch the boot.img. If you don't want to use twrp, then just fastboot temporary twrp, then once in there, flash your custom kernel and magisk, and call it good. TWRP won't be installed, you'll still have stock recovery :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I didn't notice any improvement in Snapchat when I first took the February update. However, I am on the Snapchat Beta. As of Snapchat version 10.25.2.0 Beta (I'm now on 10.25.4.0 Beta), I've seen significant improvements for pictures taken on the front and back cameras.

You can see the effect HDR has on the original after a split second. I also noticed that the final processed photo looks like it was taken a split second before the unprocessed photo, so keep that in mind when timing your shot.

Can't wait for the total rebuild of Snapchat for Android, that way they'll actually use the Camera2 API! Until then, at least Pixel 2/2 XL users can enjoy better quality :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Yea they have not updated the target api yet
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
That won't come until they rebuild the app for Android (as of now it's still basically an iOS port), but the Pixel Visual Core is working on Snapchat! I'm loving it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Can you upload images of before and after? I mean from 10.24 version and latest beta on which you are
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
The first image is from Snapchat 10.24.5.0 (latest official), and the second image is from Snapchat 10.25.4.0 Beta :)

I tapped to focus on the trackpad in both images
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Holy ****:D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I know! And the front camera does the same which is great, selfies on Snapchat have always been meh quality until now
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KennyG123:
Got the OTA yesterday after checking for updates on Google Fi
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Atta boy Mr. Kenny ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
Thanks for the help so far but it hasn't worked for me. I followed those steps minus the TWRP steps but upon running flash-all.bat I get "FAILED (remote: Flashing is not allowed for Critical Partitions". It then seems to go through all the steps but once I'm booted back up I'm not updated.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Did you run the fastboot command...

fastboot flashing unlock_critical

If not, it's necessary to update the bootloader with the factory images.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
Ah, no I didn't. It wasn't in the steps. Will give it a shot.

Thanks again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Ok...wait a second. THIS WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE!

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There are 2 commands you have to run to unlock the bootloader. The one I already posted, and...

fastboot flashing unlock

Both will wipe your phone!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
My bootloader is already unlocked. So do I still need to do it again therefore wiping the phone again?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
So you've already run the 2nd command I posted? If so, then you still need to run the 1st command I posted.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
I did the non critical one per the instructions when I rooted my phone the first time. It didn't say to do both.

Well, damn. I really don't want to wipe the phone again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Afraid you don't have a choice if you want to fastboot the factory image. Unless you want to try your hand at side loading an OTA, or, removing all root, and going back to stock recovery to take the actual OTA. Sorry man.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] simplepinoi177:
and, with root, you should be able to backup the "data" and "internal_sd" partitions (which is where all the customization are in) via nandroid backup or Titanium Backup or multiple other methods... If you could get those saved, all that you will lose is what you would lose flashing the new update anyways (root, kernel, custom recovery, themes & wallpapers, ROMs [not even sure there are any at this point], etc.)...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
I'm going to try to sideload it later. If that doesn't work I'll just wipe again. With how good Google Backup is and Titanium I should be back up in no time. Was just being lazy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Just some friendly advice, bite the bullet, and just unlock the critical. Going forward, you'd be much happier with the results I think. I've seen a few folks have trouble with OTA's and side loading. Once you get the hang of fastbooting factory images, it's really easy, and has less room for error IMHO. And like simplepioni177 said right before my post, making backups with twrp, TiBu, Google, or whatever, makes restoring data fairly easy. But it's your call bro ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
Gotcha. Will get it done when I'm home from the gym.

Thanks again for the help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thenags:
All done and back up running. Thanks everyone for the help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sfetaz:
I still don't have the update on Verizon, is this expected? Manually checked, says latest, on January 5th.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Update your Google Play Services app at apkmirror. Then check.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootuser3.0:
I just got mine yesterday on Verizon. I have an unlocked Google play edition as well.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oo03sjw:
Looking at the Jan and Feb image updates, could you please advise the difference between bullhead-omp3 and bullhead-omp5?

Thanks as always.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
As far as I know it's just a security patch.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeremywh7:
They mean these carrier-specific official builds:

8.1.0 (OPM3.171019.013, Jan 2018)

8.1.0 (OPM5.171019.014, Jan 2018, Telstra and Softbank)

8.1.0 (OPM3.171019.014, Feb 2018)

8.1.0 (OPM5.171019.015, Feb 2018)

Seems clear for January, but it would be nice to clarify what carriers the February builds are for; same as January... or not?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] petie2106:
i had 8.1.0 (OPM3.171019.013, Jan 2018) and after update the 8.1.0 (OPM3.171019.014, Feb 2018)
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] weissbierdood:
Anyone else having trouble with root on the Feb patch? I just flashed the Feb patch from factory images (boot/system/vendor) - stuck on Google logo after flashing Magisk. Have tried 15.3 and back to 14.3 Magisk and it's the same. Been doing this a long time and it's the first time it's failed like this. Booting into the non-rooted Android works fine.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbaumert:
Yeah, I had a heck of a time getting root / magisk / EX kernel to work. Finally got it though.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pincher65:
when you see the logo google just restart the phone by long pressing the power button.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp158:
Hanging after bootloader I noticed already in december, and again now (I'm on ABC-ROM). Probably a Magisk thing. As [MENTION=5494658]pincher65[/MENTION] wrote, simply solvable and imo without any side effects.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] weissbierdood:
That worked! Thank you.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pincher65:
I also think that this is magisk, so it happens after its update, if updated through TWRP
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] cesar..:
I have gone to Oreo 8.0.0 from nougat 7.1 , but my problems is I tried to go to 8.3 I downloaded the right file adb uploads the file fine, but on phoneit still says 8.0.0?

Or do I have to go in order to get 8.3 from 8.0?

Thank you
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] spotmark:
8.0 is the current beta and it is beta 3. I think you're confusing beta 3 with 8.3. Android is currently up to 8.1. There is no 8.3.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] cesar..:
Thanks for reply.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chnapo:
Hi guys, I have a question for you. I have a tablet, which is not supported above android 4.2, but it is not that old (Asus Memopad 8 K00l). Nobody even on XDA posted ROM for Android 4.4 or higher. But: I can install Android Nougat on my laptop and it surprisingly works without any issues. Why is it so difficult to install it on some random tablet device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Augustoandro:
Did you install nougat on a virtual machine?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chnapo:
No, it was installed normally as dual boot with my windows 7 (on separate partition of my HDD)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Augustoandro:
Every handheld device like a smartphone or tablet has its own hardware.

The kernel, for example, needs to be programmed about which drivers to load.

And most of the time, each device has its own drivers.

Each ROM is built for a particular device, that's why one ROM which works on one tablet does not work on another.

But in case of large devices, like laptops, they are designed so that any kind of OS can be installed upon them according to the concerned person's needs.

There are operating systems which work only on part of a computer chip.

These OSes help in installing almost any OS in a laptop.

The same are probably not available for handheld devices like tablets
[Android Apps and Games] carikjot1993:
Are you a football fan and want to find football fans near you? Do you want to show your support to your favorite team wherever you go? If your answer is yes then Football Fans on Map is just the perfect app for you right now.

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Why you need to download and install Football Fans on Map on your android smartphone?

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✓ You can take over territory from your opponents - fans of other teams.

✓ You can share virtual map of football fans with your friends and show them where you were to show your support for your team (e.g. on away game or even on holidays).

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⦁ Safe:

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✓ You don't risk financial fines for posting paper stickers or graffiti in public places - you can move your football stickers and graffiti to virtual reality.

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[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Donmegashahid129:
Previously was using a Galaxy S6 now the LG G6. I found it to be a very good phone and performance is up to the mark, however I'm a mobile gamer and i have been for the past year recording games and uploading to YouTube. With the S6, the game launcher is something i found to meet all my recording needs. Internal sound recording! Not the case with any screen recorder for my LG. My issue is actually with the screen size. No matter what screen recording app i use for my game recordings it will not record in full screen. More like a large letterbox. Why?

Black borders all around. I adjusted the app scaling and tried different resolutions for the recordings but no joy.

Can anyone help?
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] nospherato:
Hi all,

I don't really know how I got my Mediapad M3 (BTV-DL09 , EU) bricked, but well I wanted to reflash the stock firmware (downloaded via the Huawei support page).

(Had one installed via firmware finder and wanted not to get shown from africa in speedtest apps.)

I put the file on my sdcard (/dload) and it installed it.

After it said "completed" the pad restarted and now I only get the "Huawei MediaPad" + "Powered by Android) screen. It's not possible to get it installing from sdcard again.

(By pressing volume down + power it only vibrates 2x and then the welcome screen comes back)

I can get to fastboot but I can not flash anything there because of an locked bootloader (I suppose I can not unlock it only using fastboot, can I?).

Plus the hisuite says it does not support the medipad m3 for recovery.

Any hints how to save the mediapad without sending it to the support?
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] lilbrat:
If you can get into fastboot mode, you can try flashing the boot image from stock rom for your phone just extract it from the rom.. you won't be able to unlock the BL as you would need to OEM unlock tic in the Developer options, hopefully you already had USB debugging tick or this all might be a moot point..
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] mediapadguy:
I got a potential solution, check it out and let me know if you need any more help.

https://xdaforums.com/mediapad-m3/help/bricked-mediapad-m3-t3746893
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] nospherato:
[MENTION=8927127]mediapadguy[/MENTION]

Was it possible to unlock your bootloader without enabling the switch inside the os?

Thanks for this hint, but it wasn't able for me to flash the img files because I wasn't really sure if it wasn't something hardware related and didn't want to unlock the bootloader and lose warranty.

I was really pi**ed about it, because I couldn't repair the pad myself, but afterwards it was a good decision as the service center couldn't just reinstall the software, but had to order spare parts!

(Still waiting for them.)

But it's really good to here it is possible to flash repair the pad (as long as the bootloader is unlocked at least).
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] mediapadguy:
If by switch in the OS you mean USB debugging switch then yes. Fastboot allows you to unlock bootloader without it I believe. You need an unlocked bootloader to flash the .IMG files. I completely understand btw, I was scared to do it as well. But I'm based in the US so I have no choice, no service center near me. I hope they fix your pad ASAP.
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] nospherato:
No with switch I ment this OEM unlock tic in the Developer options lilbrat mentioned before.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] starbase64:
Hi,

new pictures from the CEBIT 2008.

wfg

Starbase64
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mugglesquop:
thats... different :rolleyes: