yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I don't think there is a way to update and keep root but you can preserve your data/apps. Do #4 'keep data'. Then do #7 to reroot.

The encryption issue was solved with twrp-3.2.3-1.

Telus is a carrier, if your carrier is not Telus use the other factory image.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
Anyone knows why there is no November update for Pixel XL?

Even the older Nexus 6p has the updates.

If these are primarily security patches, the vulnerabilities must also (most probably) exist on Pixel / Pixel XL.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I have no clue as to why there was no November update for the Pixel/Pixel XL. Watching this thread discussion about it: November Pixel Update? by OKAstro
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
Thanks for the prompt response and the link.

BB
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yearn2burn:
I would assume no November update since Google only promised 2 years of updates.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jaytv:
Two years of Android updates and three of security updates...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mojorisin7178:
I think I am going to leave this phone unrooted for now. That's what I did with my 6p. Phone works great now.just lile.y 6p did. When Android 10 comes out I will wait for los and isn't all twrp and magisk. I was reading what is involved and it seems to be the same as 6p. The only thing I'm not too sure about is the a/b partition. When rooting and installing a custom recovery does the a/b become inactive? Or do we just go back and forth when updating?

By the way I want to thank all the because here on xda for their hard work and paticence with people like me. I am a high school dropout but I have a love for tech stuff. I learned everything I know from the great devs from xda. Way back on the LG g2x. If I could give you all a contribution I would. Just wanted everyone here to know that their hard work is apriciated by me and many others like me.

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Sometimes Google dropped the ball with security updates. Last year I didn't even get a update it was there but I didn't get it ota. It just happens with the older devices. I think at that point was when I decided to root and install los. Just to get myself famil9 with the rooting and flashing process so when los 16 becomes available I will be all ready for it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Obsqured:
okay so im having a strange issue that i cant find help on

-google pixel XL, running October patch of android Pie

-unlocked bootloader via fastboot

-booted to twrp.img via fastboot and flashed twrp v.3.2.3-1.

-didnt remove pin or google user or anything else people were saying to do (didnt know i had to) but decryption works just fine

-flashed ElementalX-p-4.08 kernal

-flashed magisk v.17.1

-booted into system, OS starts up fine

the problem comes when installing magisk modules. some are fine (Like twemoji and youtube vanced) but i run into issues when trying to install modules like greenify4magisk. when i reboot after installation of some modules, bootup takes like 20 seconds (normally boot is only like 3-5 seconds) and instead of booting up to system it boots me into twrp. i tried once to reboot to system from twp but it just reboots right back into recovery. the only solution is to flash magisk uninstaller. after this, i can flash magisk again but i still have the same issue with modules when i try again.

disclaimer: this is my first post ever to XDA (or any forum for that matter) so apologies for improper format/ etiquette or post location :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Obsqured:
UPDATE

I tried again, this time following the instructions more thoroughly, but still got the same results, so I thought I would update.

Also, I want to add that I didn't swipe to allow modifications on twrp the first time. Idk if that matters but I thought I would add it.

What I did after last time

-used flash-all.bat (removed -w line for no wipe)

-set pin (I'm actually using a 3x3 pattern, but idk if that matters)

-booted into twrp.img via fastboot

-unplugged phone from PC

When twrp booted, it did not give me the option to swipe to allow modifications. Itried wiping cache/dalvik (without flashing twrp zip yet) to see if there were some twrp preferences left over, and rebooted into twrp.img via fastboot. The swipe to allow modifications option still didn't show up, it just went straight Into the main twrp menu. Not sure if this bit matters but I thought I would include it in case it does.

-flashed twrp v.3.2.3-1.

-flashed latest magisk uninstaller

-flashed both ElementalX-p-4.08 kernal and magisk v.17.1 (in that order)

-rebooted system

I tested to see if it was fixed by trying to install greenify4magisk again, and when I rebooted I still ran I to the same issue: it just booted me straight into recovery.

I feel like this is a root/twrp issue which is why I'm posting it here as opposed to somewhere else. Any suggestions anyone can offer would be much appreciated :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] unhappybirthday:
Lots of people have been getting bootloops on pixels with the greenify4magisk module over the past couple months:

https://xdaforums.com/search/thread/3606277?query=Pixel bootloop
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Patience, update seems to be coming.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/11/13/google-confirms-still-working-november-update-2016-pixels/
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
It's here!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Installed, not noticing anything different, but then again, haven't looked for a change log either. No new version of elementalx kernel, magisk at 17.3 beta
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CodeTrooper:
I didn't follow all those steps, but sideloading Magisk did it for me! Your step 8 only said sideload so it was a bit confusing to me, but with some tinkering, I found the "sideload" command and successfully flashed the Magisk installer directly from my laptop. Then I found out later there were sideloading instructions in the Guide (#5) ?

I'm sure I wasn't installing the TWRP app in my system when it asked previously when I was getting bootloops, so I don't think that was the problem. Maybe. But sideloading Magisk is what made it work for me. I did, however, do a factory reset before this last successful attempt. I wonder if I never needed to do that and just sideload.

So what I would do if I could go back in time and save myself all that wasted time:

1) Get all necessary files, but KEEP the Magisk installer on PC.

2) Boot Pixel XL into bootloader.

3) Use fastboot to temporarily boot twrp. KEEP PHONE PLUGGED INTO PC. The command was something like:

fastboot boot twrp.img

4) Tap "settings", then uncheck "ask to install TWRP" or something like that near the bottom of the list.

5) In TWRP, type in pin, if you have one, and go to, if I remember correctly, "advanced" then "sideload".

6) On your PC, run the command to sideload the Magisk installer. TWRP will start installing Magisk from your PC instead of from your phone's filesystem, which I believe avoided the bootloops.

adb sideload Magisk-v17.1.zip

7) Now reboot.

I believe that would have worked from the beginning.

Anyways I hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickpaw:
Has anyone had issues with the Pixel XL crashing randomly after installing the October update? I've had this issue for the past month and it's driving me crazy. I did a update following the OP, and kept data. It's really random. I could use the phone all day just fine, or, I'll have days where it restarts 4 times in a row with the same apps in use. I'm trying to hold off on doing a full wipe.

I'm also on Verizon, so I was also going to ask if I should install the Verizon Marlin .img.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Install the November update.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickpaw:
Ok, I decided to take the LONG way (backups on my phone takes forever) and did a clean install of the November update, rooted, ElementalX-P. No issues so far. I'll report back if anything.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
November update, Battery life seems better with this release. YMMV.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zacomaco:
Thanks for the guide. I'm trying to better understand the process for #7 'Root/Reroot with Magisk - Pass SafetyNet', and was wondering why it's necessary to set a pin before installing TWRP? Can't TWRP still flash zips and create nandroid backups when there is no pin and wouldn't this make the process quicker?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
No. twrp uses the pin to decrypyt.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LeMoise:
I swear I've done it without setting a Pin or Password though, just yesterday. Flashed Stock ROM, skip entire set up process, boot into twrp, flashed Custom ROM and TWRP. Rebooted to OS, Reboot to recovery and flashed Magisk without any security at all.

Besides, wasn't it just a month or so ago when TWRP couldn't decrypt at all so you had to do it without setting up a Pin?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Your phone, Your choice:)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zacomaco:
Is this for restoring nandroid backups or some other function/security issue? because flashing zips in twrp works without a pin.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
[MENTION=8667835]LeMoise[/MENTION]@zacomaco

Just curious

Is your phone encrypted? Do yo have a custom rom installed?

why is it so important to prove twrp works without a pin?

If it work with a pin and it works without a pin you have a choice to set the pin or not set the pin.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LeMoise:
If by encrypted you mean had a Pin/Password then no, mine is not. I have a custom rom installed now but it worked on stock also.

I don't care one way or another if it works with or without a pin, I was just adding my experience to the conversation.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] djdarkknight96:
If you are encrypted and set a pin twrp will ask for the pin to even open it so your data is safe still in recovery. Pattern/password also will be asked if set.

If not encrypted no need for all that security so it won't ask.

Encrypted data means of your are hiding data behind an encryption key so it needs that to read it. Business phones use require you keep encryption. Most roms turn it off so you might never even noticed it was an option.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ryaniskira:
Can someone create an ELI5 dumbassproof video on how to flash a custom ROM and kernel to this device? Because no matter what guide I follow I can not get a custom ROM to boot with a custom kernel installed, it either loops at the Google splash until I turn it off, loops a few times then kicks me to fastboot, boots but the kernel isn't actually installed, or just hangs at the Google splash and never actually starts to boot the ROM. I've been told so many conflicting things it's not even funny, over on the Benzo thread someone told me kernels go in A with the ROM, didn't work it led to the device booting but the kernel not actually being installed. Before that I read that kernels go in B, that doesn't work either, it always leads to the other mentioned issues.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Did you search google for video instructions to install custom roms? If you followed the OP's instructions to install the Custom ROM you want to install and cannot install it. I don't think a video will help.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ryaniskira:
Custom ROM is perfectly fine for me, even with the A/B bs I can flash a ROM in my sleep. The issue is when I also want to flash a custom kernel.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
My apologies overlooked the 'and kernel' part, goodluck.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LeMoise:
In my experience flashing Kernels is easier than flashing most ROMS because some ROMS require you to be on a certain slot and whatnot. Most Kernels I've tried (FlashKernel, ElementalX, KingKernel, Kirisakura-Harmony-PIE) only require you to boot into TWRP and simply flash the ZIP file. Before I flash Kernels I make sure my ROM boots properly, I have Magisk installed and working, and TWRP is my flashed recovery.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
[MENTION=4810220]Homeboy76[/MENTION]

The OP refers to TWRP 3.2.3-2

But the links only show up to 3.2.3-1

Has it been pulled off or the reference is wrong?

Thanks

BB
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
You're right, I'll fix it. TWRP for Google Pixel XL

Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
Thanks

I got it from the first link,

FYI it's better to reference the post number rather than the page number.

Page numbers are meaningless on the mobile as they are one continuous long scrolling page, and on the desktop it is a function of personal settings of how many post per page to display.

I set mine to very high, and didn't bother figuring out what is the default.

Much appreciate your prompt responses, keep up the awesome job.

Now of to flashing :)

BB

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Hold on,

I'm downloading crosshatch version? isn't that for Pixel XL 3?

I have Pixel XL

I'll wait for your response before flashing anything.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
[MENTION=4851555]badabing2003[/MENTION]

The reference does not apply.

You're right, I'll fix it. TWRP for Google Pixel XL

Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] badabing2003:
Thanks,

But there is no 3.2.3-2 there just 3.2.3-1

Is that ok?

BB
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LeMoise:
You should be able to use 3.2.3-1 without any issues, I've been using it over the past month + without issue. Keep in mind I only have up to the November update so I'm not sure if it'll work with the December patch or not.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
There is no trwp-3.2.3-2 for the Pixel XL the latest twrp for the Pixel XL (Marlin) is twrp-3.2.3-1.

Yes, it is ok.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] prime217:
Is the latest update (PQ1A.181205.002.A1) safe to use on a Google edition of the Pixel XL or is it only for the Verizon edition?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
AFIK, yes.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zfk110:
Hi, I tried to use OTG adapter within the TWRP since I can't transfer files using PC while I'm in TWRP mode, but it wont read my SD card, I go into Mount click on USB OTG, but it wont check that box, I formatted SD card using Exfat and Fat32

I'm using this twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.3-1.zip with my Pixel XL using these hardware

Adapter

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Converts-Technology-Compatible/dp/B01COOQIKU

Reader

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portab...45010182&sr=1-4&keywords=anker+sd+card+reader
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Post your question on the forum below

A. google pixel forum

- GOOGLE PIXEL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

- GOOGLE PIXEL ACCESSORIES

B. google pixel XL forum

- GOOGLE PIXEL XL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

- GOOGLE PIXEL XL ACCESSORIES
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
I know this has probably been covered and I know I was probably the one who asked but, when I type 'flash-all' I get this command is not found, no file name, etc etc. I have flashed back to stock before yes but now for some reason things are not working for me. Anyone have this question and solution? I am using my phone b/c i dont have internet at home due to weather and tether is gone, hence why i am going back to stock
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Did you extract the factory image in the Platform-tools folder (#4 'keep data') ?

Did you open a command prompt in the Platform-tools folder (#1)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
C:\SDK\platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows\platform-tools

edit....i keep getting command not recognized and idk. Am i supposed to preface 'flash-all' with something or just those two words?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Is the flash-all.bat file in this folder

C:\SDK\platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows\platform-tools?

Are you using a windows or linux computer?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
windows

C:\SDK\platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows\platform-tools\marlin-ppr2.181005.003.a1-factory-918e249f\marlin-ppr2.181005.003.a1

I dont have a 'flash-all.bat' ..........I have flash-all, flash-all.sh, and flash-base.sh
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
marlin-ppr2.181005.003.a1-factory-918e249f.zip.

has a flash-all.bat file.

- redownload

- check sha256

- extract in the folder below

C:\SDK\platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows\platform-tools.

(All the files should be in this folder)

Open command Prompt in the above folder.

Type flash-all at the prompt.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
oh dang, didnt download right eh.... Well it may have to wait until saturday when i can get to the library wifi
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jeffshead:
Sweeeeet!

I just followed Step 4, then Step 7 and updated my Pixel XL from Pie October to the December update.

Thanks again, Homeboy76!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
You're welcome :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kinfolk248:
Idk how, why, what, nor where....but things are back working. I wiped about 5x and reflashed a new rom! Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Neonice82:
Hi I have the same problem. Does that mean I can not have TWRP and Magisk?

The mentioned post practically says, install magist but do not install TWRP.

I install TWRP on stock system, everything is fine.

I boot to TWRP and install Magisk 18.0 and after that I am in a bootloop.

Thanks for help.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] roman.ramirez.12:
I don't know the exact steps you took but somewhere somehow you guys are in the wrong slot before rebooting. I am not a dev or in no way a computer Guru but I have been flashing ROMs for a while now. All the steps have to be done correctly but it's very easy to miss the smallest step and ruin your whole experience.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Try this:

- back-up the info you want to keep to your computer i.e., contacts, email, pictures, etc.

- factory reset your Pixel XL Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset)

- log in to google set up Pixel XL

- reboot

- check Settings > System > About phone > Build number to ensure you have the December factory image.

- if it is not the December factory image Settings > System > Advanced > System updates

- once you have the December factory image on your Pixel XL

- Settings > System > Advanced > About phone scroll down to Build number > tap it seven times or until it reads you are a developer.

- do #7 or #8 in the guide to root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tekkerpharm:
I updated to December 5th security patch when I acquired the phone and I essentially live in developer options trying to tinker with my Bluetooth quality but that's another story....

I followed that guide to a T and I get booted just fine into my system but I don't have root magisk doesn't show installed or even give me the option, TWRP is functioning better though.

I really need guidance around what to do within TWRP like with A B slots and this Fstab thing and which order what goes where every guide says something Different!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] roman.ramirez.12:
It might be a silly question but you flashed magisk through TWRP right? Did you install the magisk Manager APK?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
After, following the guide to 'a T', when the System booted was the Magisk Manager app in your app drawer?

Did you reset your Pixel XL to get it back to factory specs to remove any tinkering errors/settings?

If you are just trying to root your stock Pixel XL the steps given will accomplish that. You do not need to tinker with AB slots or Fstab.

If on the other hand you have a Custom ROM/ Custom Kernel installed and you are trying to root your phone you should post your question in their thread.

Additionally, XDA guides AFAIK provide guidance for specific needs i.e., Custom ROMs, Custom Kernel, mods, etc. So, please make sure you understand what the guide is for, if and how it applies to your specific needs before using it. Reading several guides and trying to apply bits and pieces to your Pixel XL is a sure fire way of 'bricking' your Pixel XL.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TauriWarrior:
Microphone problem

Its taken me a while to post this, but i used this method to root my pixel and now for some reason my microphone doesn't work too well, I can only talk to people using speaker phone otherwise they cant hear me.

I've rooted several times using this method one of them doing a full clean of the phone and the problem persists.

Anyone know what might be issue and how to fix it?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] crackerjack1957:
If you flashed latest image with full wipe without root or any other changes & it still does it then it is a hardware issue.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TauriWarrior:
That's what I initially thought, except it was fine before I rooted, and in a brief period when I was on stock ROM when i was updating I remember making a phone call then and it was fine, though I need to test that again to make sure I just don't wanna do a full wipe again so soon.

Figured I'd ask in case someone else had experienced it and had a fix assuming it wasn't hardware related
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
I did the usual update procedure with the January 2019 release. Started fine then all kinds of root issues. Some apps had it, some did not. Reinstalled December and back to normal. Not sure what the issue was, but I'm going to take a wait and see right now. That Homeboy did not post anything on updating either means nothing or it means something, lol.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:eek: Darn, you're right! :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trylr:
I'm also having root problems after the Jan 2019 update. Downloaded factory image, uninstalled Magisk, flashed the Jan 2019 factory image without wiping. Then flashed Magisk v18. Everything flashed without problem, but any app that needs root doesn't work. No prompt pops up asking to deny or allow root access.

Oh well, I guess I can live without root for the time being.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Just curious

Did you open MagiskManager > Superuser to see if the app that requires root was listed?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trylr:
I did check SuperUser in MagiskManager, no apps even show up.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Try flashing magisk again
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trylr:
I've reflashed Magisk multiple times (and used Magisk Uninstaller before each install) and it still won't work. I'll probably try a full wipe in the future, but at the moment I'll live without root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
After uninstall reboot to recovery before flashing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trylr:
Doesn't look like that works for me either. Maybe a full wipe is in order for me.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
I haven't done jan patch yet. Maybe I'll flash it quick and see.

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Worked fine. I am still using 17.1 if that matters.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trylr:
Downgrading to 17.1 fixed it! Thanks.