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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikkey81:
Go to TWRP.

Open Mount and click to Mount System

Open Advanced and then choose File

If you find a folder in your root named 'overlay' tap on it (select it) and then click on delete.

If it's not there.... great. You've probably never rooted. It'll cause some bootloops once in a while, sometimes it doesn't matter. It's more important to do this at the point of flashing a room because you most likely will not get a fresh install to boot up if you're rooted.

Quick Note: This file carries over Magisk root data and gets messy as you update Magisk or reflash it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alekos:
I tried installing latest magisk on android "P" and was on Slot-B and it wouldnt install, error...

changed to slot-A and then it installed..

Magisk v16.3 (1630)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] brightjh01:
Thanks for info. good stuff i am new to pixel coming for my old friend nexus 6 :(

just fyi I downloaded and flashed twrp-3.2.1-2-marlin before reading this and just happen the passcode thing for me is not a problem. Had to enter it twice the first time using twrp but now just once. works fine.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Elemental22:
I don't give nearly enough appreciation where it's due but I gotta hand it to you... By far the best guide ever! Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yakima:
Very good details and advice. I'm having far else problems by following these steps. Thanks for all your work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ngr.hd:
commenting here to save this for future.

thank you OP!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oi.conatum.io:
hoping this thread is still alive. . . is there a recommended factory image to restore to? do i need to flash the factory on both slots? is it best to flash -the factory system.img on a particular slot? In the end which slot to --set_active=?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HowardZ:
And how do the SLOTS come into play for doing a TWRP backup and doing a TWRP restore ?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoonerLater:
Situation:

despite a factory reset

, I have no audio function, input or output - except via bluetooth, and even then BT won't support everything. The onboard speakers won't play audio for any app, including phone calls. The onboard mic won't pickup audio for any app, including phone calls. The same goes for the Google Assistant, which just says, "can't reach Google at the moment.". A wired headset will not play audio or pickup audio for any app. My bluetooth headset will play the audio from the YouTube app. However, on a phone call I can't hear the other person and she can't hear me. My podcast app (BeyondPod) will play audio, but only via my BT headset. Google Assistant doesn't work even with bluetooth.

I have an audio recording app ("Audio Recorder" by Sony). When I try to record audio (whether using onboard mic, wired mic or BT mic), it says, "Error - Could not start recording. Another app is using the microphone." However, no other app (that I know of) is using the system mic. In fact, I went into Settings \ app permissions and revoked microphone permissions from every single app, then tried to use Audio Recorder - it said it needed permission and I gave it. So at that point, it should be the only app with mic permission. Then I tried to record again, but it again gives me an error that another app is using the microphone.

And... it gets even weirder. Google Play Music (where I have a paid subscription) says, "Music temporarily unavailable - Music is temporarily unavailable. Be sure you're playing your collection on only one device at a time." Note: I am not playing GPM on any other device. When I open GPM on my Windows computer and try to play there, it says, "Unable to play music. Your music is temporarily unavailable from this device. Please try again later" so there's something weird with my Google account that (probably) has nothing to do with hardware or software on my Nexus 6P. And FWIW, I only ever listen on this computer and this Nexus 6P phone and I'm not actively listening on either device. In fact, there are no other "authorized devices" on my account.

All of this happened today after my battery was replaced by a local repair shop. (I had the dreaded, oft-reported "sudden shutdown" problem where my Nexus 6P would suddenly and without warning shut down at around 30-40%). After hours of futzing around trying to diagnose and repair this on my own, I took it back to them to check their work. They checked all connections and were adamant that they had not failed to reattach any ribbon connectors and hadn't damaged any hardware while replacing the battery.

I am more than freaked-out-puzzled and flumoxed over this. It makes no sense. I can't imagine a way to damage hardware that would explain this. Then again, for a software problem to happen at exactly the same time as a hardware change (or damage) seems very unlikely. And I have done a full factory reset. And then there's the weird issue with Google Play Music everywhere.

I don't know what to do or try next and I'm beyond frustrated. Please offer troubleshooting suggestions.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hawkswind1:
I'd be even more adamant that the sound and mic were working phone before they opened it, and stopped working immediately afterwards. Quite suspicious :eek:. My guess is the daughterboard or ribbon cable to it were damaged during repair or not seated correctly. But to be sure you should flash the factory image from Google's site to completely rule out a software issue. Shine a flashlight in all ports looking for debris, especially the headphone jack. Also try disabling the camera app then rebooting. Just wondering, is it still quick charging?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exodusche:
That sucks bro is it a reputable shop that fixed your phone? Maybe you should get a second opinion if you can't get it to work.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoonerLater:
It's entirely possible that the tech broke something, but I've been taking my family's devices to him for years. I trust him. He might be trying to cover his tracks, but I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.

That was my guess and that's what I told him when I went back to the shop. He took the back off and showed me the ribbon cables firmly attached. I didn't look through a magnifying glass, but all seemed in order. Maybe tomorrow after I've slept and can see better, I'll look again, this time with a magnifying glass.

After my original post, I did that. I used ADB and fastboot to reflash the February Angler 8.1 image (angler-opm5.171019.015) from Google's website. However, the behavior is the same.

Done.

Did that. No change in behavior.

h

It is still quick charging.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hawkswind1:
I think this is my last idea without opening the phone. Try disabling the headphone jack with this app. I tested and it does work on 8.0.1 6P https://play.google.com/store/apps/...settoggle&hl=en&rdid=com.bjemtj.headsettoggle

You could root and disable the noise cancelling mic on the back from build.prop. Long shot but worth a try I guess.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmadwmad:
Same issue... Solved

I had the same issue after replacing my Nexus 6P battery by myself. After the new battery went in, everything looked fine, until I received a call... no audio. Youtube, music, videos... no audio with and without headphones.

Some suggested consecutive 5-6 restarts, which didn't solve it. Other suggested different apps to change settings, but that didn't work for me either.

I suspected a loose connection. It seemed like the phone was not detecting the mic and speakers. I checked the cable that goes over the battery, and made sure all connectors were properly plugged in. This was not it.

I was really careful with removing the back cover plates when I first disassembled the phone. I used a soldering heat gun at relatively low heat, so I suspected that something may have gotten messed up at the top (camera) or bottom (charging port) areas. I removed the headphone jack and proximity sensor, then reassembled them. I then removed the PCB at the bottom (charging port) and noticed that it connects to the bottom speaker through spring loaded pins. I think that this was the culprit: It was not making a good connection to the speaker. It worked perfectly fine after I assembled everything together again. :)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoonerLater:
[MENTION=8967148]wmadwmad[/MENTION] do these photos show the spring loaded pins that you refer to?

[IMG="Nexus 6P - lower daughterboard"]https://i.imgur.com/OggzWBW.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Nexus 6P - lower daughterboard (2 views)"]https://i.imgur.com/70kq9wi.jpg[/IMG]
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmadwmad:
Yes, thanks for sharing these images. I suspect pins 7 and 8 were not making good contact with the speaker.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoonerLater:
Before I read [MENTION=8967148]wmadwmad[/MENTION]'s post, I ordered another 6P off of Swappa. I'm not going to try to cancel out that purchase, but after it arrives, I'm going to take my existing 6P apart well enough to look at the daughterboard and see if I can get my existing phone working again. I might even order a new daughterboard ($14.39) and lower speaker board ($12.99) from GPD. If I can get it working again, I may keep it as a spare or sell it on Swappa myself. Hmm....

I really need to wait until the replacement phone arrives before tearing into the existing phone. Must be patient... which is my poorest skill.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattiabiondi:
Hi guys, I think I solved the problem.

After a factory reset, my phone didn't play any sound from the speakers (neither the top nor the bottom), couldn't record anything from the mic, couldn't record any type of video with the stock Google camera ("Can't connect to the camera" or 0:00 seconds long videos) and YouTube acted weird sometimes.

I spent to days looking for a solution, and I understood that the problem was in the headphone jack. It remains triggered as if there were headphones inserted, someone resolved inserting and removing a real device in the headphone jack 3 or 4 times, but it was not my case.

I took the phone apart, physically disconnected the headphone jack and then rebooted the device. All the problems are gone! The sounds came back perfectly from both speakers, the camera can now record video and the mic is working. After this test I turned off the phone, reconnected the headphone jack, rebooted and still no problems. The headphone jack works fine too, and YouTube has no problems reproducing videos.

I even tried two factory reset and everything is still working fine! I hope to be helpful to someone, this procedure has solved my problem!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoonerLater:
By "jack audio" I trust you refer to the headphone jack?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattiabiondi:
Yes, sorry for my bad english. I've corrected
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loading。。。:
Firstly, thanks for your solution. However it doesn't work for me. :(

When I tried to play music, it will show the message that audioFX stops running. And of course, all sound has gone. Even mic is not working.

Everything happened after my replacement of battery. Maybe I did something wrong in the procedure of replacement.

I tried to disconnect headphone jack, and daughter board and reconnected them finally. But nothing changed, it doesn't work at all. Does somebody encountered the same problem and found the solution? Just give me some suggestion please.:crying:
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattiabiondi:
Have you tried to disconnect only the headphone jack and turn on the phone? Does it works?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loading。。。:
yeah, I've tried what you said. Unfortunately, it's not useful. Now, I believe there's something wrong with my motherboard. By the way, my phone's camera doesn't work well, too. The problem may be beyond my repairing ability.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wejgomi:
Hi. Yes, there is another possibility actually. It depends whether you're somehow having trouble with the accelerometer(screen rotation) too.

If this is the case, then I can tell you from personal experience that you might be having issues with the ribbon cable which runs behind the volume buttons, almost all the way on left side of the device. The engineers who designed the phone made an absurd decision as to render this simple ribbon cable as one of the critical connections in terms of Audio and accelerometer as I mentioned.

I had a spill once and though going through the insides and the board with a %99 alcohol, and cleaned throughly, the only function hasn't returned was audio and ability to make calls regarding to that. I did find some threads with almost same complaints that time and figured it out by replacing the cable from a broken variant(parts were not readily available on eBay by then).

So give this a go and write back if it actually turns out to be the culprit the way it was for me. And go easy with the cable in case you will need to replace it, start with the module-ish ends sitting on thr bezel first.

-wejgomi
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattiabiondi:
In my case the two problems were connected to the headphone jack, but try what [MENTION=4396314]wejgomi[/MENTION] said and let us know
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wejgomi:
Now that you mention it, I did have issues with Camera not functioning, opening black screen either when that happened. Especially the front cam, seems like the symptoms do match. Give it a try and report.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loading。。。:
thanks for your suggestion, but I find little information about the ribbon cable behind the volume button. So I want to post some pictures to check if I understand your suggestion well.

And if it is just the cable you mentioned, what should I do now. (I'm new here)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wejgomi:
Yep, that's it. I would start by checking the connectors in the mobo, if that doesn't help, go eBay a new one, I doubt it would break the bank. Remember to check if your symptoms actually matches with what I said before everything. Gl.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loading。。。:
wow, amazing!!!!! this is definitely the right way to solve this weird problem. Everything goes well and Every function has been back after replacing the ribbon cable behind the volume button. [MENTION=4396314]wejgomi[/MENTION] ,I truly appreciate your timely help.

Although the problem has been solved, I'd like to share my nexus 6p's weird symptoms, including:

* everything related to audio, such as playing music, videos or giving a phone call

* various sensors do not working well. e.g. adaptive brightness, rotation, rear camera auto focusing...

* the front camera is not accessible. And rear camera go black after taking one photo.

and so on.......
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cartisdm:
THIS WORKED. Admittedly, I still have no idea why. That cable didn't seem to A) be damaged or B) have anything to do with all the weird problems I was facing. Less than $10 and 24hrs later, thanks to Amazon, I'm back in business! Thanks to everyone who contributed :):):):)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mennyp:
OMG I have the same problem now!

Hi

I have got the same exact problem, that came after replacing the battry :( .

how this ribbon cable part looks like? i want to buy it and try to fix it my self

is this part from aliexpress will do the trick?

[IMG="ribbon flex cable"]https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1rVQFSXXXXXcDXXXXq6xXFXXXe/For-Huawei-Google-Nexus-6P-Power-Swtich-Volume-Button-Key-Ribbon-Flex-Cable-High-Quality-Tested.jpg[/IMG]

and is it complicate to replace?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoonerLater:
I can confirm that replacing this "Huawei Nexus 6P Power and Volume Buttons Flex Cable" that it fixes the no-audio problem.

I ordered mine from FixEz.com (SKU# 9-HU-2884) for $7.49 (plus $4.99 s/h).
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cannondale0815:
So I came here because I also experienced loss of audio/mic today, right after I had replaced my battery. Naturally I came across this thread and was almost ready to commit to buying that same flex cable that is being discussed in the last few posts.

I also did the cooling mod (thermal pads & new paste) for the CPU, so my work was a bit more intrusive. As a last ditch effort, I disassembled everything once more & cleaned and observed alignment of all contacts. This fixed the issue for me.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] champdilse:
Having same issues as mentioned in this post after replacing the battery.

- No Audio, ringtone.

- No video playback

- Screen rotation dsnt work

- Cant make or receive calls.

So if I understand it correctly issues is with cable going from vol button to other side not attached properly. Do I need to get a new cable or just re connecting it will work?

Has anyone tried flashing their device or any other solution so far?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] AddictedToGlass:
O.K., so not a month, but 3 weeks later:

Bear in mind that I do NOT abuse my phones. I do tend to coddle a nearly $1000 phone.

So far the screen saver has been great. No lifting at the corners like others have experienced.

I have my Note 8 in an Amovo wallet case- Good stuff; check it out on Amazon.

I remain thrilled with my Whitestone screen protector.

I certainly cannot say that I don't notice that it's on there, but it's only the edges that I can see. While I'm immersed in actually using the phone, I notice nothing at all.

I'm now considering getting one for my S8+, which currently sports a cheap edge adhesive glass screen saver that feels like there's room to slide a business card under.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] sefrcoko:
Same here with mine. Very satisfied. Nearly 3 months now and it's been rock solid for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] vinokirk:
Same here, great bit of kit.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] StevePritchard:
Agreed - I love my Whitestone. It picked up a scratch, and I used the new warranty facility to replace it. It's not exactly cheap (around £20) to get the replacement, but it's better than having to buy one at full price.

This one ended up being a little more fiddly to install, but that was my fault - I allowed the LOCA to flow too far towards the bottom of the device before dropping the glass. I had tiny cluster of bubbles near the power switch which I worked out with some patience, and I also ended up sticking the jig together because I cured it for too long before removing the phone. However, the overall result is better than my original install, and I haven't had the touch up the edges of this one at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jooniloh:
As much as I want to use the whitestone, I have some pretty big issues with it right now. For one, the glass is unnecessarily big. If the flaps that went up around the top were just a little smaller, it'd be compatible with so many more cases. The other issue is the type of glass their using. I don't know what it is, but it collects oil and gunk REALLY well on the surface of the glass (not the edges). I especially notice it on colder days (which we have plenty of in minnesota), but it's like the oil builds up into a thick layer that I have to wipe off with a cloth. All my whitestones have been like this. I ended up ordering a cheap full adhesive protector from amazon, and even though it has that STUPID black border and doesn't stick at the edges properly, it's sized way better than the whitestone and the glass feels of a much higher quality.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] sefrcoko:
Strange, no oil/grease issues like that with mine and it's plenty cold here too (unfortunately!). I haven't even had to wipe often for fingerprints and stuff. Not sure what would be causing that type of problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] StevePritchard:
Agreed - I would say it has one of the better oleophobic coatings.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jooniloh:
Maybe I've just been getting bad batches? idk.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Dark4rce-2:
I've had no problems with mine. Looks and works great! My wife's has started to come up on a corner. It's because she was mishandling it and not realizing what she was doing. All the warnings that we are aware of she is basically unaware of because... I don't know. It's still working for her and doesn't bother her. I don't plan on using another brand when I have to replace hers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] LBTaylor1984:
After 3 months the glue went bad on mine and started peeling on a top corner, then it went down both sides over night. Frankly at £40, it needs to last a lot longer for that money.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AbootCanada:
This happens every now and then, but my pixel sometimes will charge for say 2% then stop charging entirely until I replug the charger. This has been happening since the second day I got the phone and it doesn't happen too often. I'm just wondering if this is a known software issue or is this an issue with the charging brick? I really hope it's not a phone issue since I got a pretty good screen and don't want to RMA. I have also tried factory resetting the device, recalibrating the battery, tried different outlets
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ady1976:
I have actually had this problem on my first xl, I've had to send it back after 3 months because sometimes i'd plug it in go back half hour later and noticed it's either not moved at all or charging slower than it should be, like you say doesn't happen often but it shouldn't do it, I've never owned a smartphone before that has exhibited these weird charging behaviours, had my replacement about a week, so far so good, but time will tell, if it does it again it's going back again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Prattham:
I have the same issue
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AbootCanada:
Just started an RMA, will let you guys know. New charger didn't change anything :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ady1976:
Yeah i tried my partner's pixel 2 charger and it was still the same
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] PandaChan007:
Hi everyone. I wanted to downgrade my A5 2017 back to Marshmallow, but I saw the BL can't be downgraded. It shows me "DEVICE: 4 BINARY:2" My question is: If I use the latest BL from my region, and the rest of the files from MM also from my region, do I risk to lose my IMEI, trip KNOX, brick my phone or something else?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] anish88:
I am running:

ipl/spl 3.08

OS: TNT.19199 Series V.2 11.0.1

I was wondering what rom i should use?

I installed the 2.71 rom with the cingular fix but the wizard freezes up every time i lose signal. More like, i can still talk or stay on the line, but the actual software freezes up every time i am in an area with very very poor signal.

I don't use a data connection, i just want to get the best signal and no more freezing.

What would you guys suggest?

Thanks in Advance,

Anish88
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] anish88:
any idea u guys, i mean a US compatible rom would work too, i just need to have one that wont freeze?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] anish88:
still no response????!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
hmmm,does this happen with all the Radio Roms and OS(Roms) or with this particular OS(TNT.19199 Series V.2 11.0.1) or Radio Rom 2.71.11 ?,Have you tried with other Radio Roms or OS ?,if it happens with all,then there must be some Hardware problem.

Most widely used Radio Roms are 2.19.11 and 2.69.11,try out these also.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] anish88:
i tried 2.19.11 but i dont get that great reception. u think if i try 2.69 i will get bettter? however, when i tried 2.19.11 the freezing stopped