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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Friendzilla:
I'm running it through flash-all with -w from dp2 to dp4 and it seems to run fine in cmd but nothing's changed when I boot?

edit: solved; for some reason the entire dp4 zip hadn't copied to platform tools folder and it didn't have the new radio or bootloader
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] loganfarrell:
I am having an issue installing magisk at all on DP4. I came from 8.1.0 and opted in when I heard the 4th Preview dropped. I can't seem to get past the Google logo with the loading bar after I install Magisk v16.4. I have done a fresh install from the full system images as well and tried again with no luck. I tried both before and after installing the latest Flash Kernel 2.48, but no matter what installing Magisk doesn't let me boot. Did anyone else encounter this?

Edit - I just had to run the uninstaller zip for Magisk and reboot, then reboot back to bootloader, fastboot boot twrp.img, and flash the Magisk zip again. Booted up just fine after that. Still need updates to Magisk for Safetynet and TWRP for decrypt though. Other than that, I'm glad I hopped on the Preview build
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gordietm:
I'm finding Sai's theme not working properly on dp4.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
What isn't working exactly? Many of us have it working fine. Just don't apply Nav UK, the rest works if you follow my post a little ways back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gordietm:
It was working fine for me on dp3, but on dp4 it doesn't seem to be applying. I'll try again.

Never mind, I got it working.?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
Answer my own question. DP4 Magisk/Safetynet fail on "ctsProfile:false" test. Have to wait until DP5...which will be late August possibly judging by their release schedule.

Back to DP3 for now...since I need Google Pay very often. Disappointing. One step forward, two steps back.

https://mobile.twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1014059549643247616?s=19
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xbellox:
It's not Magisk related. DP4 fails Safetynet even with stock rom + locked bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Airpil:
Guys honestly I don't know what is wrong with your phones

1) uninstall magisk app

2) OTA update to dp4

2) fastboot boot twrp

3) uninstall magisk completely

4) install magisk

5) reboot

Safenet pass all modules works like before.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xbellox:
Google fixed it. I did absolute nothing and now Safetynet is all green.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hawkye:
I was about to post that Safetynet passes on my XL2 but I am fully stock and locked on DP4. I was waiting to see if others were able to Root and pass Safetynet before I was to root my phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
The android pay check you were failing is controlled by a call out to Google's servers. The server guys just hadn't added the new build to the allowed list yet.

This is very common in the previews.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
So out of nowhere it magically starts passing? I did get an OTA notification on my DP3 that I rolled back to. Maybe thinking of uninstalling magisk, running the OTA update and see what happens.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xbellox:
I wound't say "out of nowhere" because, as [MENTION=4998526]TonikJDK[/MENTION] said, it was probably an update made on Google Servers. But what I can say is that few hours ago ctsProfile was failing and now, after I've done nothing at all, my DP4 dirty installed and rooted via MagiskManager boot file patch, is passing SafetyNet all the way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] julk13:
Does it pass with substratum installed themes ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
Shouldn't have any effect Substratum.

BTW, wouldn't suggest you uninstall Magisk..mine went into corrupt mode. I would just full flash all -w or take the OTA, it will get rid of Magisk, shouldn't have to do anything special but twrp and magisk/root again after the update/OTA.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] julk13:
I did flash complete stock with kernel and Magisk but can't pass it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tlbland0426:
Mine "magically" started passing as well so like stated earlier, Google must have updated something on their end.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hawkye:
Stock DP4 - I was passing SafetyNet this morning so I installed Magisk. It wouldn't pass. I went to Google Play Services and wiped data then rebooted. Now I pass SafetyNet!!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] julk13:
Thanks for the tipp (i know it had been said before.. but i didn't try lol)

But now it works!! Magisk, Flash Kernel and Substratum themes !!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkoj2007:
Guys I need help. I am on latest Preview build, installed latest beta substratum and build overlays from Sai Oreo theme. I see the overlays in system/app, I don't have to manually cut paste into that folder. But the thing is no matter what I do I can't see the overlays in substratum theme manager. If I reboot the phone they are gone from system/app or any other folder. I am using latest elementalX kernel with Magisk 16.3 but that probably is not related to substratum. Please help :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gordietm:
They've got to be there. Have you tried checking or unchecking the overlay state in the top right hand corner of the manager?

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BTW, has anyone discovered any other theme that works on Android P?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkoj2007:
I can't see them in manager at all...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gordietm:
Are you using substratum v997?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkoj2007:
yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
I am unable to install magisk :(

I did a OTA to DP4 from Oreo... I am able to boot to twrp and install magisk also successfully in twrp but once phone reboots magisk is not installed..

any help
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkoj2007:
try installing latest magisk manager, I had the same situation :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Horoscope:
perfect, this worked

installed latest magisk manager nd restarted phone.. all fine now
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I see a few people are having issues with substratum. I'm able to use it without the copy paste trick. Two things weren't working for me before. 1-Andromeda, dont need it. 2-after installing sai's android system layer I rebooted and got stuck at the splash screen. Wipe Dalvik/Art & Cache fixed that.

Hope this helps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkoj2007:
I am jelaous mate :) did you do anything different that OP says? I post above what I did but no matter what I do I can`t see the overlays in substratum manager... any suggestions?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Well I didn't do anything the OP says tbh it all installed as per usual. No copy paste. Just build, reboot, enable. Maybe clearing Dalvik and cache as well as deleting data from Google play services to pass safetynet had something to do with it. Dunno?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] darkoj2007:
Which Android version you choose in Sai Oreo theme? I use default 8.1. Also tried to build overlays for other apps with Swift black but same thing happens...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Sai default 8.1, swift nexus, pixel 8.1
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gordietm:
Sai has a P version of the theme in his telegram chat group. If you go to play store there is a link to the group.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bradhoschar:
Yea, I'm still getting 'Substratum could not connect to the Andromeda backend'

EDIT: Nevermind. Uninstalled Andromeda and all is good.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I was getting that too. So I uninstalled both and reinstalled substratum alone. It just asked for root once an I was good to go.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
anyone found a way to get the previous (Android O) location accuracy settings ?

TYIA
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shooterlgk:
Does flashing the permanent twrp zip work on dp4?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
Still can't get substratum to work on p4

I used sai theme and it won't show overlay anyone else

?

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I have the same issue :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] YTSec:
Working fine for me, but I manually copied from the . substratum folder to System/app, rebooted and it shows up fine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
You mean the one that's in my SD card to system /app?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Golf c:
Yes, but I am told it still won't decrypt the data with security enabled. You must remove your fingerprints and password.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shooterlgk:
I tried flashing it but it kept rebooting to twrp afterwards..so I flashed magisk to boot..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Golf c:
Seems to be a common problem. It happened to me a couple times. But I haven't seen it in a long time. I usually clean flash factory image to both slots.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shooterlgk:
After u did that it didn't happen anymore?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Golf c:
I never figured out the exact scenario that causes that, but flashing both slots got me out of every problem. Especially when flashing custom roms. Which I haven't done in a couple months. New Twrp flashes fine on DP4.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shooterlgk:
Yeah I plan on staying stock for a while..dp4 seems good so far..so I actually tried booting to twrp since I flashed the permanent twrp zip and it booted into it without having to use a computer..so I'm guessing it's working good.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
didn't work :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] localceleb:
Does anybody use an app for notification lights? I used to use lightflow, but it doesn't seem to work on 9.0
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Try Light Manager from the play store. Works really well for me on 8.1 :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
LightFlow works fine on DP4, has worked on every DP suprisingly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] localceleb:
That's so odd because that's what I've always used and on DP4 I can't get the notification light to work. Or a changing light for that matter. Fresh clean install too [emoji46]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dewie68:
Just flashed DP4. Is anyone having issues with Snapchat giving out the error "Your login temporarily failed"? Anyone have any idea what to do?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe..._play/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=comment_list

:cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikulec:
Did you turn it on in the settings?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dewie68:
Interesting. I actually got it to work after I cleared Cache and Data on Google Play Services... If that helps anyone.

I know it's probably somewhere in the post, but what's the easiest way to get Magisk+Root on the DP4? If it's not working yet then I guess I'll wait.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Same as before. Fastboot boot the TWRP img file. Flash the Magisk zip.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dewie68:
Thanks. Which Magisk zip did you use? I see some that are for DP only, but not DP4
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
16.4 from the beta thread. Lots of folks on it, it is solid.

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
Magisk 16.4 (1642) Beta
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dewie68:
Appreciate all the help... I keep looping after flashing it. Just goes to the google logo screen, loading bar loads for a while then reboots and says "Cannot find system".

I can reboot back to bootloader and run flash the Magisk uninstaller and then it works. I tried wiping dalvik before and after to no avail.

Any idea?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Maybe flash the kernel to both slots first. Hit the ElementalX thread too, I have not used it in awhile.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dewie68:
ElementalX kernel didn't work. Any other idea?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] localceleb:
Searched for 'notification light' in settings and got nothing. Searched again for 'light' and noticed they changed it to 'blink light'. Not sure why they did that, but thanks for making me look again. All is good now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Insinuendi:
I'm having this same issue, haven't tried ElementalX though. Also can't patch boot image from Magisk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Marvinpatel38:
Hey everyone, I just updated to DP4 and now I want to root, but I'm not sure what steps to follow. I tried to find them on this thread but I'm still unclear. It would be really helpful if someone can share the steps or provide a link where I would be able to find the process to root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
I just fastboot boot twrp and in twrp I flashed Magisk 16.4.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
Hey guys, I use Automate to turn wifi/on and off based on location...few good scripts that do this. But with DP4, seems like whenever the screen goes off, WiFi is disabling. Turn the screen back on, Wifi turns back on via Automate.

Automate isn't turning it off...nothing has changed but DP4 update. Any ideas what to try to stop WiFi from turning off/sleeping while screen is off?

Scanning and location is set to on for WiFi always. Recall this happening with DP2, fixed in DP3, now back to the wifi turning N off when screen or phone goes idle.

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ferenczy68:
Is it possible for Automate to turn the screen on based on location?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
Probably. I posted on the Automate group and am running an Alpha version now, same issue. Nobody had any answers over there.

Switched to another app called automateit free version, and set it up to do wifi location enabled/disabled, and it is working fine. Must be something with Automate app and DP.

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nexus6pMyPhone:
I liked the screen brightness on DP3 but updating to the DP4 the Adaptive brightness keeps going lower and has a dim screen. Anyone have this problem?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
Has anyone tried Magisk 16.6 on DP4? Is there a reason to upgrade? I'm on 16.4 and everything works fine, safeteynet passes. I'm going to update Flash kernel, so, I thought maybe I'd update Magisk as well. LMK.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] henderjr:
I updated Flash Kernel and Magisk yesterday. No issues
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
Reply to myself. I uninstalled Automate and installed "AutomateIT" app. I then setup a few rules/templates using location and turning wifi ON/OFF based on that apps's methods. Working fine.

Automate google group has no idea, blaming Android team Devs of course. So..using the free AutomateIT app and it works just fine and dandy. No turning on/off WiFi for no reason anymore and does what I need.

Also setup the ability to use both speakers on phone ring, has a reverb/echo to it when you do that, but kind of cool. A lot of cool features...like tasker and others.

So problem solved by switching to another app on the Beta.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] azpatterson3:
I think it is supposed to learn your preference. When it's too dim, turn it up to where you like. The more you do this the better it's supposed to get. That's my understanding but I could be wrong.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
Pretty sure that's the way it works. Personally, DP4 Adaptive Brightness has been just fine and as good as it worked with DP3.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FlatOutRU:
What Substratum theme can i use to change Quick Setting icon to 8.1 like? Or it will cause a bootloop?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amandeepparmar:
Sai's Theme on Playstore....it's free:good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gordietm:
Hey, dp5 is out ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
Not having any luck with substratum and sai this time around. After building, reboot. Still won't show in the manager to activate. Selecting system, quick and settings and not Nav UK. That worked on Dp4. Stock rooted with Magisk 1642.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_bigjake:
I read somewhere the latest playstore Subs is broken for P but the bets ci build on telegram works. Don't quote me because I'm not even using P ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] wpy:
Is google pay now enabled in dp5?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikulec:
Check if you have some apk in .Substratum folder on your SD card after installing the theme. If yes, you need to copy it to system/app and rebootm then it will show app in theme manager
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
its been enabled since DP1.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] techlogik:
No apks in there. On the latest Beta 999. It acts like it build. Then reboot. Nothing in the folder or installed in the manager.

Edit, found and downloaded the Beta 998 build, installed and worked. 999 is broke on the store.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] doctorew:
To this point, I saw the layers built but were in a state of disabled.

I enabled them all and corrupted the phone. Had to do full wipe off phone and start over
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BabelHuber:
I can confirm that 998 works :good:

Got it from APKmirror.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ct5320:
I have a locked Verizon Pixel XL 2, have been on Android P since DP2. What is the absolute cleanest way to install DP5 (or really, any new update) on this phone? To start completely from scratch, not worrying about data, etc..

I have seen differing opinions on this and I am not sure what the answer is. Not looking for step-by-step but just a quick overview, thanks in advance for any help
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Just use the OTA update or side load the OTA via stock recovery and adb. You shouldn't lose data either way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ct5320:
Thanks for response. I don't have any data so I am not worried about that. Was looking for the cleanest way to start from scratch, but from what I am seeing with Verizon locked, OTA is the only option for me until there is a full Verizon factory image released (which I assume they won't do for beta). Does it make a difference if I do a factory reset, and then the OTA vs doing the OTA and then doing a factory reset?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petenoni:
Yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] snipeez1987:
Anything special to get root? I flashed beta in twrp and it won't load into rom now. Just kicks me back outto twrp.

Edit: tried beta 16.4, no issues flashing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] corywf:
I installed DP5 factory image with the "-w" removed. I can get twrp flashed and the phone will boot but when I flash Magisk 16.4 or 16.7 the phone hangs at the G logo loading screen. I left it sit for ~20 minutes and it never booted. I've narrowed it down to Magisk but can't figure out why that's breaking it. Any ideas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mickyw1980:
Exact same thing has happened to me, even on 8.1 factory images. Just hold the power button until it restarts, might take 3 attempts like mine did but after that will be fine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] corywf:
Just tried hard rebooting it like 10 times. Still stuck at the G logo. Do I need to uninstall Magisk manager first?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
For whats its worth I just flashed the DP5 factory image *with wipe*. Installed TWRP 3.2.2.0 and Magisk v16.7 and it booted fine. Rebooted several times now. Hasn't hung yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] annoyingduck:
This can happen if you don't remove magisk prior to updating when the -w is removed from the install script. Simple solution is fastboot boot twrp, flash current magisk uninstaller, boot fastboot, reflash the image (still with the -w removed), that'll get you booting again properly and go ahead and flash magisk again after you've fully booted up. In the future, run the latest magisk uninstaller (be sure it's the latest) before upgrading and you won't have this issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] corywf:
Phone wouldn't boot that way either but I was able to flash the Magisk uninstaller, reflash the image without the -w, boot up, then flash Magisk. All good now. Thanks for the help!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] petenoni:
Is Xposed working on DP5? I have no idea
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
thanks this worked like a charm
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] damngood98:
sorry, just so i'm clear, you're saying to flash the factory img twice, each time with the -w removed? I forgot to uninstall magisk as well and am having trouble getting it to play nice again

edit: i did flash it twice but also realized I was using an outdated magisk uninstaller version....whatever the case, I'm up and running....thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] annoyingduck:
Yeah, sorry I forgot to mention flash the uninstaller prior to the image flash in my original post. So basically boot TWRP, flash current magisk uninstaller, boot into fastboot and flash image with the -w removed. That's it. If you ever forget to remove magisk before upgrading again, just do the steps I mentioned and everything will work just fine. The key is running the uninstaller first.

I edited my original post to reflect the change.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vwgti18:
Got to work at 6am, flashed DP5 beta, rooted it, and got my phone all setup how I like it. At 8am go on feedly and see that official android Pie has been released. :eek: :rolleyes:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigv5150:
Lol I updated a few days ago and thought the same thing
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amandeepparmar:
OP updated.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RockThatBody69:
Can I just update to pie official with ota?

Cause im on DP5 and rooted with twrp and ElementalX Kernel installed right now.

Not sure if it would work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lssong99:
I just dirty flashed PPR1 and then boot TWRP then flashed Magisk 16.7, everything works normally.

However, after setting up PIN, it seems the system doesn't accept my PIN.

This happened at DP5 before but PIN will be accepted after couple reboot. However PPR1 still won't accept my PIN despite half dozen reboot .. Anyone with similar issue?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
Try flashing this version of Magisk.. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77240449&postcount=2832
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lssong99:
Yes! I could confirm it works flawlessly... Anyone has this PIN or other wired issue with 16.7 shou;d try this version...

Thank you soooo much!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Thanks again for your timely update!