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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] superdallas:
I cannot for the life of me get past the G logo of doom no matter what version after a clean with -w flash. Can someone shed some light over here?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Might try some of this :good:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/quick-2xl-upgrade-reference-8x-oreo-to-t3826330/post77269862
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] superdallas:
Ole device just needed a clean flash. I simply flashed factory image as is and fastbooted twrp, installed twrp and magisk you listed and booted into system. Might wanna tell everyone start from scratch with your thread, it work. Thanks for the light
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KHANrad_SIN:
Kind of messed up here, so I had that pin issue and it wasn't recognizing my PIN, so what i did was boot into TWRP and deleted the locksettings.db file. Turns out that screws everything up and now when I reboot, the phone boots up fine but when I unlock the screen after rebooting it just says "Pixel is Starting..." and infinitely loads. Anyone have any ideas of what I could do?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joemommasfat:
Is there a way to re-enable automatic system updates after manually flashing a factory image? I tried sideloading an ota, but still no system update in settings. I'd like to get back to stock fictionally.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Is it enabled in....settings/system/advanced/developer options??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joemommasfat:
This one right? Yeah it's enabled, but still no "system update" under system
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You mean like at the bottom of the pic?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] joemommasfat:
Yeah, why don't I have that?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Honesty couldn't tell ya man. I fastbooted yesterday to P and there it is :confused:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Phelicks:
I've got all my fotos doubled in Google photo after 9 Pie install
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FlatOutRU:
For some reason substratum does makes no effect for me on Pie. Installed last 998 build and Sai's theme from telegram. Just no effect and layers dont appear in manage tab
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mickyw1980:
I'm the same I don't have system update option ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Did you "build and update" the overlays, reboot, then enable them from the substratum manager?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FlatOutRU:
Yep, but one thing that layers dont appear in manager tab ( It says nothing has been installed
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Then try a different theme like Pitch Black. Even my Swift Dark theme overlays appear after I build and update then reboot. Did you grant root access to substratum? Have you tried clearing substratum data and cache?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] FlatOutRU:
Meh, tried all these things and still nothing. Looks like I need a clean installation of Pie
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JoeNeckbone:
I'm having same exact problems on clean install.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Maybe try this version of substratum...https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S_2XmrGn8l5-zjnE24fvwPt8FiKnnt-b/view?usp=drivesdk

I would also clear cache/data on your current substratum, and uninstall it and reboot. Then install the one I linked, reboot, then go from there. What the heck, can't hurt to try :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lssong99:
Just clear data and cache of photo app and see if it still double... Or go to Photos.google.com and see if it's double there...

Sometime the app has this problem.. as long as web version shows no double picture there is no need to worry... App will comeback to normal just after a clear data and cache.

If you really have double pictures on even web version of Photo, then you need "rclone". (Please Google) It can "dedupe" Google photo.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JoeNeckbone:
Thank you! You come through yet again! It worked with your version of substratum. Was trying with version 999 (This is 998). Are your settings and quick tiles themed as well? Mine didn't change.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yes and yes. I'm using a combo of Pitch Black for system and UI, and Swift Dark for all the other apps :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] malybru:
This also worked for Spectrum.

Thank you Sir!

:good: :laugh: :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shindiggity:
Spectrum is working on P??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] malybru:
Yup. It is on Substratum 998 .

I could not get it to work on 999 though.

:)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] koloure2211:
I am on Android 9 (stock) right now,

Just exploring it...?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shindiggity:
Cool, system ui as well or just apps??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] malybru:
Yes:

Spotify

settings

messages

gmail

whatsapp

camera

contacts

No:

phone

photos

calendar

play store

hang outs

:)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shindiggity:
Weird I can't get Spectrum settings to stick ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pa.pn2:
Same here.i also don't know why that happens
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] malybru:
My setup is clean install of stock Android 9, with EX Kernel , Magisk (1674) , and Substratum 998 if that helps.

:)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pa.pn2:
I think i Will Go clean too this weekend
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Battlehero:
I would recommend using the version of Substratum found on the Telegram Group. I'm using it along with Pitchblack for SystemUI and User apps. All the basic apps are covered. And Swift Black for Bromite. I'm waiting for Swift Black to support Android 9.

:fingers-crossed:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shindiggity:
I'm currently using that Substratum with pitch black, just can't get Spectrum to work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amandeepparmar:
Wallpaper support for Always On Display confirmed in AOSP. More substratum themes to be supported on Pie by September. Stay tuned.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] doctorew:
What theme is this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shindiggity:
Pitchblack
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 93fuelslut:
Is anything broken other than issues with Substratum?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rhaegar85:
Is there any way yet to apply substratum theme without disabling magisk modules?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] captainphoenixx:
What theme is that?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rhaegar85:
Pitchblack
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 93fuelslut:
How's this running for y'all
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] captainphoenixx:
is there another way to force the update if I'm on T-Mobile other than using a different SIM card from another carrier?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Elizeu7771:
Great! It worked on my rom Bootleggers, Android Pie. Thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] prot-:
Does anyone know how to completely remove digital welbeing? I have root
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PhoenixPath:
Unlock the bootloader, flash 8.1 factory image, done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrbracht:
No, I know that. I was saying that to the Verizon version guy
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tmoore3496:
Indeed!

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Don't have a clue, but it's growing on me as far aesthetics go!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sparty73:
Couldn't I just flash an OTA image of the Dev 2 preview? I would imagine I could take actual OTAs after that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Yea, you are fine going forward. You just might not have a path back to 8.1.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ReapinDevil:
I'm on stock,rooted with twrp.Also on march security update.

Do I just flash the factory image in fastboot with -w removed in the flash-all.bat file?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Correct.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Play!Ya:
Guys, if you're are on stock and unrooted then is it possible to update to DP1 via any method other than adb sideload?

The reason is that I am not able to connect the phone to pc via adb, there is some issue of %SingleAdbInterface% and %CompositeAdbInterface% entries which I couldnt figure out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheNightman:
You could try downloading it to your device and flashing it from your sdcard

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I have a twrp backup from my Oreo install, wondering if I can flash the data part and get my apps and data back?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] crossen0:
I wiped my phone completely and installed the developer preview. It's running pretty damn well now. No issues with Gmail or SnapChat so far.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Has anyone been able to enable System UI Tuner? Holding down the Settings icon in the QS shade doesn't work anymore.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Play!Ya:
Hi, thanks for your help. I did that but it didn't work as it kept showing location not found. Anyway, after 4hrs of mindf**k, uninstalling and reinstalling all drivers numerous times, I was able to get the correct adb drivers thorough a universal adb installer.

Have installed the preview successfully. So far everything is working smoothly and no crashes or bugs. Hoping that battery will be almost as good. Will report back in case of any new findings
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Exactly what I did, when my Gmail was forced closing, think if you flash over previous some data in apps will make it miss behave :p

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So next question is, how often or is there a scale to developer preview releases?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bajasur:
I really hope they get rid of the TouchWiz looking settings
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
I actually like it :good: adds a bit more life into it :p however overall seems like a pretty stable build so far :good:

The best feature is the volume slider and automatically controlling the media , but I like this preview, Nate has flash ready, we just need root :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gianton:
Flashed the OTA DP1 over March update everything is running well so far.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] blueren:
Well, surprise surprise! :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Colour me impressed, had to :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] arvylas:
My thought exactly. Settings and tiles/quick settings are Touchwiz from 2015. My Note 4 was almost identical back then with the theme i was using.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gianton:
Looks more like iOS but I like it. Auto brightness is working great too, no need to fiddle with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] amandeepparmar:
Lol that's sarcasm killed with another sarcasm ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gianton:
BTW anyone figured out how to disable the Android beta intro which shows on every reboot?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Battery life appears to be decent to :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
So Google has announced a timeline for scheduled releases :good:

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-p-timeline-843893/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkdodger:
Do you know of a nice ROM for my Note 2 XL? ?

Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Very nice! ?? What's the deal with Google wanting to SAMSLAM our P2XL's. That ain't right! ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Come on its not that bad :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkdodger:
Yup yup not cool... interested to see what our next theming ways will be for P...

Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Looks like a white flux theme to me! Or, a 2013 Sammy creation! But I digress..as long as we can dark theme that beast once it's official, I'll be good. Although, I'm having doubts about that ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tmoore3496:
It doesn't appear now playing is working!can anyone confirm?

Nevermind,false alarm lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Yeah I agree that perhaps it's taking away from what is traditionally "Google" but Bob Dylan wrote a song "The times they are a changing" perhaps reverting backwards :p

I'm certainly not as upset about it as others, but like you said if we can black things out then all will be great, fingers crossed :good:

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Nope it's not working for me either :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikulec:
In previous betas you had to delete yadayada.apk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Hahahahahaha...ol Bobby Dylan! He released that in 1964! If this Retro stuff keeps up, this will be our new/improved system UI....????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Ok Google- please revert the settings changes on Android P.......

Sorry no can do, suck it up buttercup :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yep...that's pretty much what their going to tell us!!

On a positive note..I hear tell carrier pigeons are making a come back! ????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sharkie405:
Yep, it looks like SystemUI Tuner is gone for the moment. Hopefully it'll come back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkdodger:
I'm using it but I dirty flashed over previous build...

Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] applezen:
Flashed it zfor a few hours now and I love it. Anyone knows how to make the volume adjustable instead of it prompting media volume all the time?

All apps are running fine even LastPass auto fill works. Runs cool with my usual usage, even Clash Royale for an hour just like the March update.

This is the reason I got Pixel 2 XL and I'm loving it!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Play!Ya:
Bluetooth doesnt work in Duo
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] john7760:
I did a clean install of March update via flash-all method
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Bingo! Much obliged my friend ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
Unlocked bootloader?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] john7760:
Yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] derekr44:
Being out here in the desert, I prefer the white during the day, so I don't mind it.

However...

I think P has gotten fugly. It feels like the "glossy glass + brushed steel" phase of iOS ten years ago.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tmoore3496:
I toggled now playing off then back on and it started working

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Imo I think it actually looks very clean and well thought out
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AndrasLOHF:
Ugh. Where is auto dark theme mode? I don't understand how a small team of devs(SlimROMs) managed to make a fully functioning auto dark theme mode called TRDS(TheRealDarkSlim) almost 5 years ago and Google still can't figure this out. Kufikugel was a gotdammed genius compared to the sloth like development of Google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
That's the great thing about android....there's a little something for everybody. However, now there's a reference about looking like old iOS.....oh the horror! ?????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rahulrxs:
Flashing Android P DP1

Hello all will anyone please help me out ?

i will let you know the step. :-

1. Downloaded the Img file of Android P DP1 from google website.

2. i unlocked the bootloade by cmd with help of computer windows 7 .

3 . then extracted the Android P DP1 zip file and i got falsh.bat file.

4.after plugging the mobile and kept the phone in bootloader mode volume down and power button for pixel 2xl .

5. run the file Flash.bat file in cmd.

6. its showing error in cmd with.

System.img ,boot.sign, vebdor.img doesn't exist in there folder where as these all file are available. dts the problem.

while doing the same things with Factory img file for Android 8.1 for pixel 2xl

here also showing the same error what i mentioned above but after 1 mint cmd able to f8nd all requires file and normally its flash complete with factory img but not with Android P DP1 file. please help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bradputt:
did you ues fastboot flashing unlock_critical ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikulec:
There are still people who remember Kufi? He was genius.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrnovanova:
Dirty flashed Android P with no data loss. Transition was smooth and everything seems to be working so far.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GokuSSJgod:
Sucks that Andromeda and substratum no longer work and more than likely won't on p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sparty73:
It was a pretty risky move, looking back on it. If the OTA flash had borked for some reason, I would have had no way to restore a stock ROM.

It ultimately worked, but Verizon, locked bootloader owners, beware.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gforceriders:
Only issue I am having is connecting my Gear S3 but considering this is such a new build I am not surprised.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmcorlett:
Has anyone tried flashing TWRP and magisk? So far liking the new design...sort of. Only thing I've noticed so far is with always on display. When a notification comes, the whole screen goes blank and you miss the preview of the notification.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Is there a way to join the official beta to get the OTA updates as Google releases them?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Not yet. This is a developer preview....it's not a beta. I would guess that will happen mid to late spring.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
Oh ok. Haha. Thanks. Wondering if I should go though with installing this or not.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] umx:
I have a unlocked bootloader, rooted and that jazz. Id be curious to know as well If i went to P and had issues i could go back to 8.1
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] azpatterson3:
I tried p . It's not bad. Went back to 8.1. using fastboot and Google images with no problem.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SmiLey497:
Anybody find a fix for gmail/outlook force closing besides factory reset?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Did you flash P without wipe? If yes then wipe and start fresh :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] umx:
any reason u didnt like it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] azpatterson3:
I liked it fine. Just like having root access.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] danielrod:
For those running Android P, I'm currently deciding if I should try it, how is it? Would you recommend it a daily driver? I mean, at least until I get tired of not having root and substratum, would you guys that have it installed and running recommend it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Taebom:
I agree. I fully wiped and everything is working fine on my end.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Good DD, so far I only miss root ....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Daaaaaaaaaaaamn you Google ......

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-p-blocks-substratum-themes-custom-overlays-844447/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] steviemch:
?

I'm really starting to miss the old Nexus days.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
Just out of curiosity..did you check with the developer settings and see if the OEM unlocking switch was still greyed out lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sparty73:
One of the first things I did. It's still grayed out...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] henderjr:
So far I like it. Haven't had any force close or issues and using Flash's kernel passes Safety Net. I do miss adaway though. Could I potentially use TWRP to copy a hosts file into system where ever the hosts file lives? If so does anyone have the hosts file that AdAway generates? Or thoughts? I miss a couple of magisk modules but ad blocking is the only real big thing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yep. You'd have to do a full wipe, then fastboot the March factory image to go back. But it has been done :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Dns66

It sets up a VPN on your phone and all your traffic routes through it. It even uses the adaway hosts list.

Free on F Droid.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jr313:
I dirty flashed with sideload of ota and have no problems at all with Gmail.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] slogar25:
Bummer
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vladimir_carlan:
Can you try this?

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1916098

Please let me know! I already went back to O. If this works then I have no reasons to stay away P. Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Devhux:
I like dns66 as well. Wish I could use a modified YouTube app to get rid of ads there and it would be perfect (YouTube Red isn't available in Canada or I'd go that route).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djcrystals:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=170196

Here's whatcha want. Disable your current YouTube app. Install the most recent version of YouTube from here (There is Black Themed too) and Install MicroG to allow it to link to your account.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Terrell1433:
Hey guys I tried flashing with flash-all.bat and got a message telling me it failed to load the zip because "not enough space." Any ideas?
[General Questions and Answers] Balaji2404:
I live here in India. I want to buy a phone under 20k. I can wait until march end. I would like to use the phone atleast for the next 3-4 years. I dont give any specification a special priority. What phone can i buy by march end?
[General Questions and Answers] Sachin:
Use this thread : What's your next smartphone/what should I buy?