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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
No Nitrogen OS is based on AOSP but it's feature rich & very stable (credits to the dev), I used but couldn't help returning to stock and just adding in the things I personally like & enjoy :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mrimage:
How to u alternate du and go back to stock, Everytime I flash du and go back to stock it using script to flash stock to both slots I lost my data because it ask me to factory reset all the time
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Haz3:
AquariOS has been my DD going on a month now. Solid and has most everything you would need. Great ROM??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] otonieru:
I think i agree with the most of pixel users,

Stock with a personal ingredients on top, that always work best,

My current setup is

• Feb Stock

• Flash Kernel/Kirisakura (am juggling between version)

• xPosed for Instant Face Unlock, Flat Style Status Bar, SudoHide (stop that app update notif in playstore, hide the app from it), and Exposed Edge

• using screen gesture & fingerprint scanner gesture control to do everything (back, home, recent, app cycling, shortcut, you name it). There goes the annoying on screen nav bar. And here come the fully immersive screen, all the time !

• Viper4FX + Dolby Atmos through Magisk

• Nova launcher with icon pack & google companion

• Substratum

• Adblock + WireGuard

• iYTBP - Just like how YouTube supposed to be. Background playback with no Ads.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Simple. My stock rom is on slot A, and my DU is on slot B. When I want to switch, I go into twrp, change to the slot I want to be active, then do a twrp factory reset, then restore my backup and that's pretty much it. I've probably done that half a dozen times in the last month ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
What does extend wifi channel do exactly?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jrbxx7:
I've been loving nitrogen and flashk. Has been running great since day one. Even with... Xposed installed. Lol. If i need my squeeze fix i go to stock for a bit ?. Never thought squeezie phone would be useful. Ive ran du and AquariOs also. There all great roms, very happy to have as much development as there is for the xl2. As far as kernels ive really only used flash. But all of the a available ones are from great devs and worth trying.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
Ever since my first Android device (Nexus 6P), I've mainly run PureNexus. Got a Pixel XL and had PN on that too. Switched to the OnePlus 5 and had PureFusion on that as it was basically PureNexus for the OnePlus 5. Got the 5T and it kind of felt like a downgrade. Vibration motor felt "loose" or weak to me, and initially there was not much development for it, including the lack of PureFusion. Development kicked in eventually but I just wanted to come back to Google at that point.

Found someone to trade my 5T with, and now I'm the happy owner of a 2 XL :) My setup is:

Stock Feb update

Magisk 16.0

Xposed for Oreo

Using GravityBox to fill in the empty spaces stock leaves. I've always used custom ROMs in the past and this is my first time being happy with stock, and that is mainly because of the customization GravityBox offers!

As for kernels, I use flash because he was super helpful back in the 6P days, and is an awesome developer in general, so I want to support him! Also, he updates so frequently and I'm a total flashaholic (no pun intended:laugh:) so it's a win-win.

Whenever PureNexus drops, I'll definitely making the switch over, and I may play around with DU if I get some spare time to do so; seems like everyone is really loving that ROM as well:)

Sorry for the long post/unnecessary backstory of the devices I own, just thought I may as well include that bit in :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
It's designed to keep greater connectivity on 5g wifi networks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Reuben_skelz92:
Where's that rom?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Haz3:
Google+ or telegram?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
G+ Right about here ?

https://plus.google.com/communities/102431925733881544384
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Hey guys, curious to know which is your favourite Pie rom at present and for what reasons? :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
+1

Since most of them now offer almost same features
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
I'm currently on Pixel dust.

Can't wait for Smartbar to be ported over to Pie roms as I really miss that! I am tempted by Havoc, though on Pixel Dust as it has long press back to kill.

Looking forward to App Ops hopefully coming to Pixel Dust too
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rodcpierce:
Stock, rooted with Sultan Kernel running PK's script. Running amazing at this time. Great battery life and very fast and efficient.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Stock, Magisk, Flash kernel, No Navbar, etc.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
I was on stock for a while but now have settled at NitrogenOS with Flash kernel on Oreo.

I want to upgrade to Pie but there is no Dolby Digital+ for Pie and that's basically the only thing that's been holding me back.

I'm enjoying my current setup for now though :)

I've also got rid of Xposed. Development for it seems like it's reaching EOL and just in case it is, I stopped using it to avoid becoming too dependant on it. I've also noticed my device is significantly snappier after removing Xposed. Not sure if it's a placebo but it doesn't feel like one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nettwerk:
All stock. Still even not flashed. All works perfect. So I don't know but I don't want often flash etc because new update and I have to do this all again. (Setup, install etc). As I said all stock.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jiggs82:
Running Havoc rom since release...great features and still like stock :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Flashed Havoc this morning and its running very smoothly!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Good call! Also liking Havoc...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
I was until I had a random loss of sim card and of failed to recognise it. I clean flashed, nothing. I went back to full stock, then clean flash back to Havoc, nothing. Flashed Nitrogen over it (wiping cache/data), got my sim back....

Is there any other ROM that has so many features?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WillowTree:
Tried most of the roms, all great.

Changed from pixeldust because of the edge gestures working wrong.

Now on nitrogenOS (pie, latest), kirisakura kernel, unified script. And it's all good (edge gestures working right here).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jlokos:
Give bootleggers or extended a try. Both have a lot of features; not as many as havoc though. I have found that both are very stable.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Haz3:
Thanks for the assit ? I'm at work and couldn't pull the link lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Coming from the 5T too (typing this on it until my Pixel 2 XL arrives on Tuesday) I used to like running stock Oreo Beta and gravitybox to indeed fill in the gaps.

Have you noticed any significant battery drain having xposed?

Regarding AquariOS, is it similar to NitrogenOS or is it stock rom based? Really wish Pure Nexus was available (I know its possibly out soon, according to a recent post) as love having stock with tweaks.

If needed, perhaps stock with gravitybox might suffice...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I'm pretty sure Aquarius is AOSP based much like Nitrogen and DU :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rickysidhu_:
I have experienced a bit of heavy drain overnight but I don't know if Xposed is the culprit. Until I find my "permanent setup" (i.e. a custom ROM with a custom kernel) I probably won't do any troubleshooting or look too into it until then.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Thank you :)

Hmm will have to see - I'm torn what setup to have first when I get it. Might try stock for a few days but think I'll either go with stock + xposed/gravitybox or NitrogenOS - with Flash kernel
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Either way, the P2XL still works great. I'd definitely recommend a custom kernel no matter how you set it up. The extra tweaks using the EXKM app in conjunction with the kernel are worth it :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Indeed, the Flash kernel works great on my current 5T so curious to see what magic it works on this Pixel!

Regarding custom roms, is the camera quality/performance any different? I could sacrifice slight battery life if additional speed is gained and features had, but the camera is one of the main selling points for me so wouldn't want that affected in any way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I haven't had any issues with the camera on DU :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] allweknowisa:
Could you please explain how did you archieve that? Which apps did you use?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xshooter726:
Dang Nice! Didn't know we can use slot switching as a Dual booting solution :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
Another for AquariOS. It's spectacular and my daily driver. Have not flashed any kernels on my P2XL yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Well, it kinda is and isn't. It's just how it works for me. But hey, whatever works is how I look at it :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
you can.. it fails mostly all the time for me but sometimes it works lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xshooter726:
Lol Well that doesn't sound so reliable ?.. well I guess with the whole "A" and "B" slots we may not ever see true dual booting ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Oh thanks! Mr. Wet blanket! ?????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
I think over time some smart folks might come up with more streamlined methods of flashing and stuff like using the two partitions as a dual boot venue. We have the popular flashing script already, and even in the last few weeks we have seen a maturing of the flashing methods as roms go public. For those of you who have been around, names like calkulin, tdundum, chainfire, Nathanchance, despairfactor and many many other devs that have shaped my experience the last decade. I only list these great folks as an example of the incredible talent Xda possesses. I have faith!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BabelHuber:
This is my first Android phone where I don't see the need to flash a custom ROM - yet. Stock is working so well, it's incredible!

Just rooted it via Magisk, I even don't have TWRP installed.

My setup:

- Magisk with the BusyBox module

- Substratum with substweaks and Swift Black

- Adaway

That's all I need at the moment - with substweaks I can have the center clock and 5 quick tiles per row. With Xposed and Gravitybox I could fine-tune it a little more, but with the current state of Substratum what I get is good enough. So I don't see the need to tweak the phone further. This simplifies the monthly updates and keeps the fantastic battery runtime.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] azpatterson3:
I'm running stock with elemental. Rooted with magisk. Works great.

I've tried du ; it seems nice and solid. Will probably go with custom rom as a daily when they start releasing officials and weeklies.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] samklee:
Unfortunately it's not really a dual boot scenario. It's more of a convenient backup and restore model with some os components leftover in assigned slots. The system files are shared between both slots so we can't set up a true dual boot setup. :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] otonieru:
I hide the navbar using Navbar hide from magisk,

Exposed Edge (need xposed installed) for Edge Gestures and

Fingerprint Swipes for Fingerprint Gestures.

In Exposed edge basically you can set any edge gesture you want to trigger certain action

My setup is :

• swipe up from bottom left or right will trigger RECENT

• swipe up from bottom center will trigger HOME

• swipe in from lower (vertically) area of both left and right screen will trigger BACK

• swipe up on midle area (vertically) of both left and right side of the screen will also trigger RECENT

• horizontal swipe on the bottom edge ( L to R or R to L) will trigger SLEEP (Screen off + Hibernate)

• Swiping Fingerprint will trigger APP SWITCH (Current to previous, L swipe for previous, R swipe for next app)

• Swiping fingerprint down and up controlling the notification shade and QS

So basically i adjust the gestures to suit my finger movement. Sometimes i hold my phone using left hand, sometimes right hand, so i need both side to be able to do same action.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vibrantliker:
Is there a thread for that rom somewhere?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Have to join G+

https://plus.google.com/communities/102431925733881544384
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Curious!

Have you (or anyone) tried NitrogenOS, if so how does it compare?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kaped31:
Just wondering what apps you use for screen gestures (like the back button, recent & home) & fingerprint scanner gesture control?

Are these from the Exposed Edge module? And when you got rid of the nav bar were you using some PIE control?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
Yep. NitrogenOS was my first.... <3

Its really good too. Been a few weeks since I was on it, but it was silky smooth when I was using it. I was having a problem with the built in sound picker force closing, so I tried some other ROMs just to see what was out there and haven't had time to go back to NOS.

I was on AICP yesterday and DU the day before that but AquariOS is still my number one for the time being. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
I think I may try this out!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] otonieru:
I just answering same question, here https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/discussion-favourite-rom-kernel-t3758556/post75781179 LoL

And, no, am not using PIE control. I always think thats ugly
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kaped31:
Hahaha. Completely missed that post! Thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
How much longer till your new baby arrives and do you miss your 5t? :cowboy:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
It's actually out for delivery right now (though rushing home after a dentist appointment so hope I don't miss it!).

Currently typing this on my 5T and in ways yes I'll miss it. Very active rom development and a great premium feeling device. But stereo speakers, amazing camera (despite the great Google camera ports available), water resistant and fast updates is what made me wanna change. Had the S8 before this and the Nexus 6P before that (I'll stop there) and must admit I did love the Google experience on the 6P.

Really hope Pure Nexus becomes available, or any other feature filled stock based rom :) (unless there is one that I've missed?!).

Features I most want are:

Customisable navbar (long press back to kill/recents for last app/swap recents with back)

Long press torch whilst screen off
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
There is a stock based ROM available, but you know where it's at with Pure Nexus, not sure when it will arrive, all depends on beans :good: I for one hoping soon, but he may never release although he is/was/is working on it.

For now though you can Achieve great things on stock ROM with Xposed, Gravity Box, Magisk Modules :good:

I have just removed the nav keys & opted for swipe gestures, with having the iPhone X, you appreciate these :svetius: I have grown to much prefer this method of navigation.

Enjoy your new device, have fun & the Pixel XL community much like the 5T is great hmm maybe even better :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
Fingers crossed for Pure Nexus soon! Seems all the ROMs I've tried so far have smart bar and torch built in. (Because I use those too) I think the only one I haven't tried yet is RomAur.

I've had my Pixel 2 XL for almost 2 weeks now and really <3 it. I had a hard time deciding between the P2XL and 5T. In fact I ordered a Lava Red 5T the morning it went live but by a weird little twist of fate OnePlus's system actually suggested a Valentine's case bundle to go with my 5T so I threw that in with my order. About an hour later I was looking at my order email and noticed the case bundle they suggested didn't have holes for the rear fingerprint sensor... Because it was a bundle for the 5 not the 5T.

I hit up chat support as fast as I could and told them what happened and I just needed to either cancel or change the case bundle portion of my order. He said he was "sorry to inform me" that it's against OnePlus company policy to alter any order once it's been placed. He wishes he could help but could loose his job if he tried.

My only option was to cancel the entire order and place a new one, so reluctantly I did. The part he didn't tell me was it takes 1-3 days for OnePlus to process the cancellation and another 2-3 days for PayPal to refund the money.

They asked me for feedback regarding the chat support. I told them they would probably retain more orders and therefore more brand loyalty /future orders if they were willing to assist their customers instead of turning them away. I told them how incredibly unlikely it was that anybody would wait 6 days for a refund and be anywhere near inclined to make another $600+ impulse purchase with OnePlus again.

They provided no response so I ordered the Pixel 2 XL instead.:cowboy: Before that I had the Note 8, s8+, OnePlus 3T/3, iPhone 7+ and Nexus 6 before that just to name a few.

The only reason I ordered the 5T first was for the robust development community. I loved my 3T (my daughter still uses it as her daily driver) and I anticipated development for the 5T would be similar.

I will say I have been thrilled with the P2XL community. There's not as much development to choose from but the group we do have here are just some really amazing people and some even more amazing support.

TLDR: Welcome to the Pixel 2 XL family! :highfive:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Oh wow what a saga! Well alls well that ends well, you ended up with the Pixel and by the sounds of it you're very happy! Plus sounds like you get to play around with your daughters 3T? (if she let's you?! My girlfriend has a Huawei P9 but isn't fussed about having it rooted so won't let me play around with it :p)

Can you (or anyone) suggest some good telegram groups to be a part of for the Pixel 2 XL? I've joined AquariOS, but wonder if there's any other useful ones?

PS I'm back home now and didn't miss the delivery, so just a matter of time until my 64Gb Black & White Pixel 2 XL arrives - plus already got my black Spigen Tough Armour case with kickstand - it looks so nice and well built!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Namolas:
The only telegram group I know of is AquariOS. I'm new to Telegram but I like what I've see so far, so if there are more groups I'm interested as well.

Spigen is my #1 favorite case maker. I have the Rugged Armor for every device I own and the Tough Armor for a couple as well. If you haven't already you should post pictures in the accessories section. (if you're into that sort of thing)

And no, my daughter is 17 and I'm not allowed to play with her 3T anymore because last time she let me "look" at it I flashed Resurrection Remix on it and she lost all her messages and hated me for a whole week. :angel:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Ahaha I'm sorry to hear that! Though I laugh as I've done that before with my girlfriends previous galaxy phone (accidentally did a fully wipe and wiped sd card...). What can we say, we can't help it eh!?

Yeah I'm into posting the odd review every now and then, I'm curious if I can find a good non-glass screen protector (like IQ Shield or something) as I like to have that additional protection but really not so keen on the glass ones (too reflective etc). Though the trick is finding one compatible with cases as I found with the 5T they'd start to lift at the edges.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Ps guess what's arrived!! Giving it a full charge then will get cracking on unlocking/flashing :) initial test of speakers sound AMAZING and so full or life. Camera, is simply beautiful :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
Welcome to "Team Pixel" and yes (wasn't a believer) at first about the camera but Holly smokes it's impressive :good:

The Pixel XL as a whole is just fantastic (not without faults), however colour me impressed :good:

Enjoy bro :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Congrats!! Now go unlock and root the crap outa that thing, and take a step to the Dark Side! ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Cheers guys!

Just been backing up all my OnePlus 5T data to the PC and will return that to stock when my Pixel is all set up - just giving it a full charge before the fun commences.

I'm still undecided how to have my first setup...

- latest March build stock rooted with xposed + gravity box for tweaks

- NitrogenOS + flash kernel

- AquarisOS + flash kernel

What do I do?! Haha
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
I dove straight into Nitro :good:. But went back to stock with tweaks :good: just suites me better, however I am like you interested in trying Aquarius OS hmmm , I'm still hopeful about pure Nexus so I might just wait and see :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Ahh me too - Pure Nexus would be amazing, used to love that back on my 6P.

In terms of any performance or battery issues - did you notice any difference between stock with xposed VS Nitrogen?

I'm kinda thinking: stock may have better battery life than custom, but perhaps experience a little drain with xposed VS custom rom with built in tweaks (therefore no xposed) - so using this logic they may both be the same?! Either way, I'll use Flash kernel...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Personally, I'd go with stock, rooted + whatever. Then wait for all the other roms to be updated. I believe the only one current with the March update is Nitrogen. Friendly piece of advice, when you unlock the bootloader with the following 2 commands.....

fastboot flashing unlock

And...

fastboot flashing unlock_critical

Your phone is going to be completely wiped. This is a good time to fastboot the March factory image to both slots, which is important when you want to start flashing roms latter on :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
I wasn't long on Nitro so really can't say, with the setup I have now I'm easily getting 6+, hrs of sot which for me is great :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
Ahhh good advice there!

I'm more than happy to research this if need, but could you explain these "slots" (A&B if I'm not mistaken?) - is this to do with project treble in anyway, like a separate partition? And you say when flashing I need to flash to both slots?