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[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] XDAUser1234:
I've been pretty lax with going through and doing updates as I just don't like fighting with it once I get everything set up as desired. Pixel 2 running 8.1 (last patch was the February one), with Magisk v15.3. Would like to make the jump up to Pie and am curious if anyone else has gone through it. Should I just jump right to sideloading the latest and going through the typical steps of flashing magisk, or do it incrementally? Thanks all!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jd1639:
Why would you want to do it incrementally? If your going to update save yourself some time just go all the way. I would flash the factory image. Use the flash-all batch file but edit it to remove the -w so it won't wipe your device. And make sure you back up everything before have, just in case.

Also, the magisk version here is out of date so use 17.3. The pixel 3 forums will have a link of it's not here.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] XDAUser1234:
only reason I was curious about incremental changes is if anything over the past few months changed with that specific update, that once I got to the latest, something would break because a previous change was not present. =)

Though more posts I read about Pie, I am wondering if its worth leaving 8.1! If its not broke, why fix it?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ljcorsa:
Magisk beta (17.3 as of this post): https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v17.3/Magisk-v17.3.zip

Found it helpful to uninstall Magisk prior to update (i.e., flash-all): https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/master/canary_builds/magisk-uninstaller.zip
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] NameLessThugZero:
How should I side load the lastest update, if I'm rooted with Magisk, and the OTA doesn't seem to want to hit my phone?

I'm on ATT, not a part of any beta update channels for Android, and do not have TWRP installed.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jd1639:
Down load the ota, Google google factory image. You want the ota and not the complete factory image. You also need sdk platform tools on your PC. Then you boot into the stock recovery and sideload the ota. When you're on the Google ota page there will be inductions there.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] NameLessThugZero:
Wouldn't this effect my root after installing though? Magisk has the method of installing the OTA (here)[https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html] , but that assumes I can see the OTA normally. Applying the OTA in the way that you stated sounds like it wouldn't maintain my root (but I'm unsure).
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jd1639:
Yes, anything you do to update will effect your root. You need re-root after the update.

Edit, What you posted might work. I've been answering a lot of questions on the pixel 3 and thought i was here. The only way currently to update the pixel 3 is with sideloading the ota or flashing the factory image.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Coeur Brisé:
So i followed this guide and updated to the December patch, straight from when pie was first released back in august and well.. it worked. I feel stupid though because i had disabled usb debugging about a week ago because while i was charging my phone via my laptop it kept turning the screen on. So it took 5 tries with me wondering why fastboot would fail to write to device every time it made it a few steps farther until it finally completed and booted up.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] we235t:
Following this guide I have updated for multiple times and succeeded. However, when I was trying to do the same for the Feb 2019 update, writing failed at step 3/5 with and unknown error. After that, the phone cannot boot and in Bootloader it is not recognized by Fastboot anymore. How can I fix this?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
Having same problem. I had 9.0, and trying to get up to last few security updates. I am rooted, magisk 17.1. Got factory image, got latest platform tools, booted to boot loader, ran flash-all.bat and it went through some updates.

Now, I'm am stuck on bootloader screen and have error: Slot Unbootable: Load error.

Boot-slot: b is showing on bootloader screen.

Bootloader: mw8998-002.0075.02

Console: DISABLED

Secure Boot: yes (Production)

Device State: unlocked

Now, ADB will NOT connect no matter what I try. Multiple cables, (some I get no sound when plugging in, I have one cable that makes a sound when plugging in but phone doesn't show up in device manager and still can't adb devices. I ordered a new USB to USBC cable but it will be a few days. Could that be it?

I also tried to install new drivers from Lenovo. I guess I could try a different computer.

Advice would be welcome!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Turnilemikus:
Try "fastboot devices" while in the bootloader

what does that yield?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
I get nothing. It leaves a blank like. Same with ADB Devices. First the daemen start successfully, then nothing listed for devices. If I run ADB devices multiple times after adb has started, it comes back like this:

List of Devices Attached

and then just drops me back to command prompt. The list of attached devices is nothing.

I have a usb connectivity issue I believe. I received a new USB to USBC cable today (from google). I've tried multiple ports on computer and multiple cables with these results:

Original USB to USBC cable - NO BEEPS on inserting. No beeps on extracting. Seems to not recognize at all.

Original USBC to USBC cable - computer beeps on inserting. Computer beeps on extraction. No device shows up in device manager so I can't install google drivers?

Brand NEW USB to USBC cable - no beeps on inserting. No beeps on extracting.

So, my device is not being recognized by computer. I'm using Lenovo Yoga 720 and Pixel 2. Is there a way to install the usb drivers if I don't see the device in the list in device manager?

I guess I can try a different computer? I'm lost and I'm using my iPhone 5S so...
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jd1639:
With your original cable, the one that beeps on insertion, does anything show up in Windows device manager? They should be an andriod bootloader or adb interface show up, depending on how your booted.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
No, nothing on device manager. Device manager screen refreshes, but nothing shows up.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jd1639:
It might be that windows isn't allowing unsigned drivers. As administrator in a power shell or command window type the command "bcdedit /set testsigning on", without the ". This will allow unsigned drivers. You can turn it off by replacing the on with off. See if that works.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
Thanks for your responses jd1639! I disabled the testsigning (after jumping through some hoops of disabling safe boot in bios, recovering bitlocker keys, etc... Same result. No devices recognized. I'm still really baffled as to why I'm having so may inconsistent results with cables. I have two factory usb to usbc google cables and they do NOTHING at all. I have an aftermarket usbc to usbc and I get an insertion beep, but nothing shows in device manager. I have a factory usbc to usbc google cable and I get insertion beep, nothing shows in device manager.

Seems no usb to usbc cables do anything at all. I've read how switching ports on PC can have a positive result but I only have one usbc on laptop and the regular usb cables are doing nothing. My iphone 5s usage is getting old and I have no clue...

Again, thanks for the help.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jd1639:
Try this. Go to device manager on your PC. You'll see a view tab. Open that and then go to show hidden devices. See if you see anything that references Android device. If you do right click on it and then update driver.

Edit, when you update the drivers use the ones here, https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
Ok, showing hidden devices gave me a few pixel devices, some ADB, etc... I right clicked, update driver using above, and it told me I already had the latest drivers. Nothing changed so... I figured I would force re-install of drivers. I removed the devices that were listed, re-inserted Pixel 2 and nothing. I try to right click on drivers and just hit 'install' and it seemed successful. But, nothing really happens.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jd1639:
I'm not sure what else to tell you. It seems your PC doesn't like the pixel device. Just some general info, usb c to c doesn't work for most people so if you continue troubleshooting concentrate on USB a/b to c cables. If you can, try it on a different PC. If I come up with anything else I'll post it. Otherwise maybe someone else will see this and have some suggestions.

Just one other thought, when you tried to update the drivers and it said you had the latest did you try to bypass that and tell windows to update drivers from disk and then use the .inf file from the download link I gave you?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] donlu30:
Not sure if you have tried it but couldn't hurt. I had the same problem and figured I'd have to rma the device but ended up using skipsoft toolkit as a last resort and it worked. USB to c cable using a pc with windows 10. It's an outdated toolkit and if it does in fact work, will get you back to Sept or Oct 2017 update but I just rooted and went back to July 2018 oreo update after that. You'll lose everything though... Worth a try. Couldn't figure out why or how the toolkit recognized the device when nothing was showing for adb devices
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jasonbiggs:
Funny I think it had to do with the security update. Attempting to flash March security update resulted in numerous failing at 3/5, 4/5, 5/5, etc. Failed at a different position every time I attempted on different computers even and different cables. Then I downloaded February security update and it went through with flying colors. go figure.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrbmed08:
I am attempting to do this process to update my Pixel 2 from 8.1 (July) to 9.0, but it's failing every time. My bootloader is unlocked, phone is rooted, and I'm downloading the correct factory images. I first tried with the latest image (March), but after failing due to "unknown error," I tried the first 9.0 image (Aug). I still get a failure due to unknown error. Any thoughts?

Edit: Here's where it fails:

checking product...

OKAY [ 0.001s]

checking version-bootloader...

OKAY [ 0.001s]

checking version-baseband...

OKAY [ 0.002s]

sending 'boot' (32768 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.746s]

writing 'boot'...

OKAY [ 0.001s]

sending sparse 'system' (524284 KB)...

OKAY [ 12.996s]

writing 'system'...

OKAY [ 0.001s]

sending sparse 'system' (524284 KB)...

OKAY [ 16.088s]

writing 'system'...

OKAY [ -0.000s]

sending sparse 'system' (524284 KB)...

OKAY [ 15.007s]

writing 'system'...

OKAY [ 0.001s]

sending sparse 'system' (521176 KB)...

OKAY [ 15.927s]

writing 'system'...

OKAY [ 0.001s]

sending sparse 'system' (150036 KB)...

FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))

finished. total time: 65.874s

Press any key to exit...

Edit: Not sure what went wrong but I had to run Deuce's script and format userdata. I guess a factory reset is usually good with a major version upgrade anyway. While trying to make Deuce's script work, I realized that the problem was that I was using an older version of platform tools. So for people getting the LoadImageAndAuth Failed error, here's a PSA I found while searching for solutions. It worked.

https://www.reddit.com/r/androidroo...oncerning_error_loadimageandauth_failed_load/
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Olympus593:
This happens to me every month during the upgrade. It doesn't matter the cable or USB-C or USB-A port in computer, it just happens, usually it fails on the 150MB blocks. I just keep trying and eventually it works.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] donlu30:
I always download a new version of platform tools every time I upgrade. Even if it is the same version I currently have. That way I don't have any old files left in my folder when I update. Only time I had an issue, it was kernel related.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sushibagel:
Just tried updating to get the latest security patch and it wiped my device.... I did remove the -w from the update script so not sure why. Just a word of warning to anyone else attempting to update.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
Finally got my Pixel back!

Well, I've tried a few computers, many cables, etc... Finally had success today. I ended up with a usbc to usbc (which is not typically good according to forum posts). I installed google drivers on this Lenovo laptop. I put the platform tools in, etc... following instructions provided.

As was the case before, all ADB commands give no device message. For fun, I ran the fastboot batch file, and what do you know? It loaded.

Thanks to all for help. I gotta say that going back to my iPhone 5S wasn't fun for months but I'm also not feeling the rooting pixel thing as every time I have tried it I have had pretty big challenges.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
I think I spoke too soon... I got so excited that I didn't see the little open robot and instead saw a "G" screen that I through I was out of the woods. Been sitting on G screen for an hour... I guess I'm just going to let it run.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] DuckRuckus:
That happens to me about as often as not. Force reboot and it should be fine.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
Ok, finally. Multiple force reboots, nothing. Ended up finally getting it after about 2 months. After my recent update that allowed me to finally get to the device, and getting into a boot loop, I used deuce-flash-all-v4.5 to clean up. I think my a and b slots were hosed somehow. deuce-flash-all-v4.5 got me up and running, BUT, no WIFI and no fingerprint reader? I did some reading, most pointed toward hardware. Can't be? I had mac address of 20:00000000

I bit the bullet and did a factory reset. What do you know, I was back. Went through magisk install, and I'm back. Wow, what a trip. Thanks for support here.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] upperbladez:
After I install Magisk 19.1 it keeps crashing my Pixel 2.

I installed it using TWRP. When I try to open Magisk, it will crash and go back to the lock screen. If I open another app, it will crash and go back to the lock screen too.

If Magisk isn't installed, I can still open apps, etc...but I can't use Google Pay, etc. because it doesn't hide the root.

Any advice? I'm on the Android 9.0. Just updated to the June security patch.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] upperbladez:
After I install Magisk 19.1 it keeps crashing my Pixel 2.

I installed it using TWRP. When I try to open Magisk, it will crash and go back to the lock screen. If I open another app, it will crash and go back to the lock screen too.

If Magisk isn't installed, I can still open apps, etc...but I can't use Google Pay, etc. because it doesn't hide the root.

Any advice? I'm on the Android 9.0. Just updated to the June security patch.

I attached a screenshot of my Magisk.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] upperbladez:
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[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] smokie75:
Anyone tried updating to the Q final by this method yet? Any issues with Magisk or TWRP?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Juhler:
Yes, it works fine. There is a warning during install of TWRP and Magisk, but works none the less.

I did it without the -w!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] drdionysius:
Oh no.

I flashed the latest Factory Image successfully but after rebooting it goes back to the bootloader screen having a yellow bar at the bottom saying "ERROR: LoadImageAndAuth Failed: Load Error"

I can't get an ADB connection anymore either so I can't flash it again. HELP

update: This post helped get out of the bricked mode

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79080011&postcount=37
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] smokie75:
Thanks! I didn't see any warnings/errors during install of either but I did run into something that has become an issue for me. It seems that system cannot be mounted as rw under 10, therefore I'm unable to edit my build.prop! If anyone knows of some hints that I haven't found by goog search yet, I'll be very grateful!

EDIT: okay I've found a solution to editing build.prop. Essentially using a Magisk resetprop script to set net.tethering.noprovisioning to be true. Hope this can help someone else!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] webjo:
Will this guide line works for updating to andriod 10 and get it rooted too ? thanks
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Juhler:
Yes, without a problem.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] JasonVaritekMVP:
So I've been, uh, pretty delinquent in updating recently and am still on PPR1.009 (August 2018). Can I flash directly to the latest QP1A (Oct 2019) or will some intermediate version flashes be required?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bland.life:
It works.

I just did that.

Phew.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonedriven:
Works great from Android 9 to 10. Thanks again !
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] ttrm007:
It must just be me.

I avoid doing updates at all cost because it ALWAYS causes me nightmares. Last time my phone was out of commission for months. So, for some stupid reason, I decided to update since I was getting warned every other day that I was out of date.

Followed procedures as normal and it failed as normal on step 2. Tried again, made it to step 3, again and to step 4 and so on... until, the dreaded bootloader loop. I'm dead just like I was last time. I can't access the phone from my computer at all. Doesn't show in device manager, nothing.

My warranty expired about 2 weeks ago (yeah, I know, smart timing). So, my rooting days are DONE. I just can't take it any more. Google suggested an authorized repair shop. Guessing it will cost me 150. Maybe dump it and buy a new phone? Maybe a stupid iPhone?

Vending and frustrated but it must be just me, my cables, my computers / drivers, or something. Everyone else seems to be fine.

BTW, I'm the ONLY ONE that this seems to kinda work with USBC to USBC cable. My computer will NOT WORK AT ALL with USB to USBC cable straight from google. Way too many variables and complications to deal with.

Thanks to those who put in a lot of work figuring this stuff out.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] keg227:
New to this whole rooting thing, but isn't updating via the Magisk restore images method a much simpler process?

I can't post links due to being a new user, but if you Google "magisk tutorials/md," it will be the first link

I have Magisk with no TWRP if that makes any difference.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jasonbiggs:
^ Didn't know about that. Always followed this tutorial. Let me know how it goes.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] shiftylock:
Just wanted to add in case anybody is having difficulty using this guide with the October 2018 update installed...

if you get a FAILED message and are stuck in the bootloader, try manually typing the fastboot command fastboot update image.zip (In this case I used fastboot update image-walleye-qq1a.200205.002.zip)

Otherwise an awesome guide! Thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Diaz1999:
lmao i was just about to try this when apparently it warned me that stock backup doesn't exist

i mean, i didn't even realise that feature is there and, when did it back the stock up anyway?
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jasonbiggs:
April 2020 security update

April security update went without a hitch!
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] prmbasheer:
No offense. I have always rooted my phone till few years back. Now, I don't see the need to. What are the reasons that make rooting a phone makes sense as of now, especially a Pixel phone. I own a Pixel 2 (using now), Pixel 3a XL.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] lexjay:
delete
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Madcat8686:
Reasons I root

I root mine to squeeze out some automation tricks that aren't possible without root. I also like to uninstall things I don't use and don't want running. I know I can disable some but not all of them will disable. And the final reason is the clock is ticking and support for the Pixel 2 is running out. It's nice to continue flashing in current software.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] rebelpixel:
Just sharing that this worked on my Pixel 2 for the Sept 8 release, but I used Magisk Canary instead of 20.4.

I also used the R port for Sultan Kernel and it booted just fine. Haven't verified for any issues though.
[Google Pixel 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] jasonbiggs:
This guide working for 11?
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Filip866:
Hi, i bought my g6 in polish brand "Play"... In G6 my friend i can see headphones bluetooth baterry status, in my i can't see... can help me?

regards and sorry for my bad english
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] manuel79:
depends on the associated device if it has the possibility to show it communicating with the g6, some others do not
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Filip866:
Very nice, but i'm not stupied and on my old phone headphones will shows baterry status... In G6 no show...

Wysłane z mojego LG-H870 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] hotrodhell:
Hi there,

I'm trying to figure out why my Bluetooth headset isn't recognized as a headset on the OnePlus 5T with the latest updates? Because I'm not able to use the audio tuner? This worked before updating to the latest version of the OS.

Seems I only get access to the audio tuner if I connect fysical headphones through the audio jack? That's so weird.

Anyone know of a solution or workaround?

Greets

Ronald
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] RBEmerson:
I'm committed to using VZW. I want to root a Pixel 2 and access VZW. Clearly a VZW Pixel 2 has problems with the bootloader. What Pixel 2 meets my requirements. FWIW, I expect to have the 64 Gb version.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] J_T:
The unlocked Pixel 2 from the Google store.

https://store.google.com/product/pixel_2

Unlock the bootloader, root with Magisk, pop in your VZW SIM and you're set.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] RBEmerson:
OK - is there any chance of saving some money by using eBay (Amazon is on my deep s*** list) or am I better off not even trying there?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] J_T:
As long as you're confident that what you're buying is a carrier unlocked phone and that it's never been flashed to VZW firmware 8.1.0 (OPM2.171019.016, Jan 2018, Verizon), which disables the ability to unlock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] RBEmerson:
Gotit - great thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Camiciaio.Matto:
Hi!

I tried every method suggested here in xda, but they didn’t work for me.

I’ll pay 50€ the person who will solve my problem.

Thanks!

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Huawei P7-L10

Build: B853

Android 5.1.1

EMUI 3.1