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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] STraver:
Thanks for that information! I'd like to do a complete wipe and fresh flash for a new OS. I guess I'll wait until we know which version is for who.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] -Maverick-:
I'm on Verizon with a unlocked bootloader and received the 991.8 MB .020 OTA update. No issues during the update and current use of the phone. :good:

I'm guessing Android 10 will be the last major update for the 1st gen Pixel/XL?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Lots of people are getting the OTA from Beta 6 but I've not seen anyone yet coming from Pie.

So please only those on Pie let us know when you get the OTA, the size (no screen shots please) which carrier you're on, which device ( I will not cross post this) and whether you are bootloader unlocked or not. Identify if you have root if you wish. This way we don't have to hit every thread that states OTA is live which we already know. TIA

edit: figures, I jumped the gun. As soon as I posted this I got the OTA from Pie. I'm on a Pixel 3, Google brand, Verizon sim, bootloader locked. Update size 1337.4 Mb.

edit2: Pixel 3a on Fi, bl locked, Google phone, update from Pie just arrived at 1188.7 Mb. I'll post the versions after reboots.

Final edit: Pixel 3 on VZW got .20 update P3a on Fi got the .19 update
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] .bucch:
Got the OTA right now

Size: 1188.8 Mb

Carrier: Wind (Italy)

Device: Pixel 3a - Pie - Unlocked

EDIT: version installed QP1A.190711.020
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] PGHammer:
Checking In!

Size: 42.1 MB (update/upgrade from RC2)

Carrier : T-Mobile/Tracfone (MVNO/USA)

Device: Pixel 3a (sargo) (unlocked)
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bonfire62:
got the ota (USA, MST) 1188.7 MB. Has anyone sideloaded this OTA or does it require a reflash over 9? (rooted and have twrp)
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] sic0048:
I sideloaded it because I didn't want to wait for the OTA to be pushed out to me. I was on Pie. I sideloaded the .020 version and it did not wipe the phone during the process. It was actually pretty quick to install and then it took about 5 minutes for the phone to completely boot the first time. Don't get impatient and just let the phone do it's thing.
[Oppo Realme 3 Questions & Answers] mikosci:
I don't have any idea on what's hogging all the storage space of my phone but after updating aps it gets full, when I check my storage usage using fx file explore, it's only on 2.2gb
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] nulledapk.com:
Wallpaper Motion effect (''depth'''in your wallpaper) seems to have disappeared on the Note 10(+)?

Is it a setting to enable or are there any 3rd party apps that can add the effect?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Akram.:
It is available,but i dont know how to disable it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] jerrycoffman45:
you can enable or disable when you set home screen wallpaper
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] paulrgod:
Worth noting that the motion effect is not available if you are using a different launcher...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] teegunn:
So it doesn't work if you use Nova? It works on Nova on my Note 8 and Note 9. Just wondering, I don't use the stock motion wallpapers, but they do look pretty neat and I am always hopeful for newer, better ones on each new rendition of the Note line. Just like I am always hopeful for better AOD options each year.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] paulrgod:
Even back from s8, Note 8 etc... motion effect is not available when setting a wallpaper if not using stock launcher.

Live wallpapers is not a problem, but specifically the motion effect which gives a slight sense of depth as you tilt the phone is not available.

1st screenshot while using Nova Launcher, 2nd after switching back to OneUI launcher..

There are apps in the play store which will allow you to set this separately as a workaround..
[Moto E4 Plus Questions & Answers] elpibedeoro99:
As said in the title, I was trying to root my Moto E4 Plus (XT1772) and when tried to flash the superuser.zip I get the "Error: 1" message on the TWRP. I've searched online and the only results I get concerning the Error: 1 are about Magisk.

If anyone could help me, it'd be very appreciated.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GuestK00292:
Is this in the wrong forum - or does the post just need an update? Links are for crosshatch.

Also, step c: "This Guide is not for use with the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3a, or Pixel 3a XL phones."

Yes, I can figure out the point of the post and thank you for the info, but it may confuse some others along the way.

*This is xda after all - assuming people will actually read the filename before they flash is a generous assumption to make.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vandyman:
If someone flashes anything on their device without doing a little research and reading, then they deserve what they get.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sic0048:
This is definitely the wrong forum for that guide.

If someone is looking for an accurate guide on how to do this, I created a thread that walks you through how to root with Magisk as well as take an OTA or sideload an OTA. I used it to sideload Android 10 and reroot using Magsik.

The guide is in the 3a forum, but all the links take you to images for all Pixel phones and isn't 3a specific. You just need to download the Bonito versions of factory images and OTA images.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GuestK00292:
Oh, I absolutely agree. But I have seen people blindly flash the wrong file and then try and blame the OP(even though it's clearly their fault).

It's pure stupid...& it's also pure XDA :rolleyes:

Just trying to save headaches for OP:good:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imna357:
elementalx KERNEL works on this final version...only problem with mine is the sensors not working.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] SacredDeviL666:
Thread closed as duplicated with https://xdaforums.com/pixel-3-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-3-xl-android-10-0-q-t3964117
[General Topics] kramerica2:
I was wondering. When the charging is over, the ready led (usually green) turns on. If you leave the device connected to the outlet, what happens? Does the device consumes power only from the outlet? Does it use the battery as if it isn't connected to the outlet at all?
[General Topics] cymru:
It wont run out of battery power thats the main thing.

I assume it takes it from the battery which then gets instantly charged. I say this because my power adapter has a little LED which shows green when phone is charged but itll flash to orange (charging) very quickly then back to green every now and again.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] AndroidX:
i was flash pixel caf os but sudenly i get error system has destroy and that tym i connect my device fastboot its show when i command fastboot devices but after fail of some try to flash stock rom mi flash now my device not show on fastboot mode when i command fastboot devices its show nthg please its mah mom phone she angry on me............:crying::crying:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] pau.tan:
Can you get to fastboot or recovery mode right now?

If you can, try install Peter twrp & install official rom from twrp.

If you can't.... Maybe you need to test point your phone.

Let's wait for another better answer, because I'm still noob & my only experience is revive my super dead remi1s with testpoint & root my rm7pro
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] AndroidX:
than for help but i fixiedit myself it's prblm in my cable i changed the cable and try solution which given in previous post system has destroy see there uh will see solution thax☺
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] pau.tan:
Nice! Goodluck bro
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] masterlo88:
I've searched all through this forum and*Google and cant find anything compatible with*firmware.*

Its a*N960U, but none of the ones I've tried have worked.*

My*phone was stolen and the local police recovered it and returned after they tried to sell it to kiosk.*

Now it has a frp i'm trying to bypass and cant. N960USQS1CSF2 if anybody could help I would really appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] masterlo88:
Anybody have any information. Or could point me in the right direction?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Munawar Mehmood:
PM sent. check your inbox
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] shiodooru:
Has anyone tried using the current TWRP and Magisk?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Therev86:
I don't think those steps for rooting with canary give us full root, I was able to install adaway, but if i try to use a root uninstaller to remove Chrome (system app) it shows "Rooted, but cannot grant RW permissions on /system"

It seems no app can obtain root access to /System, i tested it with Root Explorer and the "mount /R/W" button does nothing when trying to mount the /System folder.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] salpsuc:
Yes. Didn't work, just rebooted twice (I think) then booted directly into android.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trylr:
I have the same problem with AdAway too. I'm guessing that we don't have write access.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Therev86:
I got Adaway to work, you have to open Magisk Manager, tap Settings and then tap

"Systemless Hosts" then reboot and run Adaway again
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trylr:
Hey that worked. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jonpjingleheimler:
I have 10 on my phone. I just took the OTA a few hours ago. This may be a bit off topic but I can't get picture to play on Amazon video or Google movies only audio and captions. Hulu YouTube and Netflix work fine.

EDIT: AFTER A RESTART ALL VIDEO APPS WORK FINE. I'M THE dumbass ?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] chairman011:
Useless without twrp
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] salpsuc:
There is an installer for TWRP, "twrp-installer-3.3.1-0-marlin.zip" but because it doesn't follow the naming convention for all the previous releases "twrp-pixel-installer-marlin X.X.X" it appears at the bottom of the list of installers instead of the top.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] H0wdy:
Is anyone having good results with the battery life? It sucks for me.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trylr:
I'm on Android 10, rooted with Magisk and I don't notice any bad battery life. Might be time for a battery replacement. I just got my battery replaced about 2 weeks ago.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sunanulh:
Hi

Why the pixel imprint suddenly gone from my pixel xl?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jonpjingleheimler:
I used your guide to unlock bootloader and get root on Android 10 and it worked perfectly. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] H0wdy:
The battery life only got bad after I upgraded, so I doubt it's hardware.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mochamoo:
How long have you been on Android 10? It always takes a few days at least for everything to settle down. More battery usage early.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AP2FTW:
Wait, so that newest version of twrp does work with 10 on pixel XL?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JakeDHS07:
It works but it cannot decrypt. You will have to remove any passwords/patterns before booting into it
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] salpsuc:
No, sadly we're still waiting. I was just offering a correction.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
so i did the magisk patched method but i still don't have root in magisk? i took the boot.img out of the factory image and did it as i was told to...

anything i'm missing?

it's flashing it to boot_a, is it supposed to do something else?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkkingwill:
help if you can

hello all i am hoping someone can help me. followed the instruction for root and i was able to achieve root access but i can not install any side loaded apps. like if i drag them from the desktop to internal store it wont install. i also download different installer programs but they fail as well. i am able to download them from the google play store though. any help would be appreciated.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Why are you trying to sideload apps from the Google Play Store? Just install them in the Google Play Store app.

Are you on a Custom ROM with Gapps? If yes, ask this question in the thread of the Custom ROM you have installed. :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkkingwill:
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I am sorry if i wasn't clear. i can download and install apps from the google play store just fine . I cant install apks that i have install before like pokemon go. I know i can just download it from the google play store but i needed an older version but i cant get it installed or any apk for that matter. i seem to be able to install apps that i download through chrome but not ones ones i put on the sd card/internal memory. In the adway app i gave it root access but then it stopped at the syncing part and im assume that it needed to install something but it couldnt. Im on the stock rom and kernel. the only thing i did was flash the patched boot.img. for root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Don't try to sideload it Just put the .apk in your Pixel XL Internal Storage folder ==> Open your File Explorer app ==> Click the file. It should show you a message. Post the message.

Warning The reason some apps are not in the Google Play Store is they are security risk.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkkingwill:
I guess I'm not using the right lingo. I put the .ask on the phone and try to install it and it tell me it can't install. I reset the phone and tried to install the same app and it installs fine up until I install the Magisk app. Maybe I'm not doing it right. On step 9 do you download and install both canary and stable/beta?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
So, the message is can't install. That's all it displays?

Use Stable or Beta or Canary.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkkingwill:
I get the install animation and when its finished it just says app not installed. Could this happen if you flash the wrong magisk.img then use the wrong manager?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I don't know.

I suggest you do the following:

- Make sure you have the latest SDK Platform- tools

r 30.0.4

- Boot bootloader (See #1 in the guide)

Check that it reads Unlocked

- Flash the boot.img of the factory image you are on to both slots (See # 6 in the guide)

Note: If you are Stock the Android 10 Factory image is December 2019 for the Pixel XL.

- Download the Stable Magisk Manager (See # 9 in the guide [Downloads] for the link)

- Do # 9 in the Guide
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cocoturtle:
October patch

I have a 128 GB vzw model that is on 2019 October security patch. I've tried unlock cmd lines with no luck. What method should I be using?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Most carrier purchase Pixel/Pixel XL are Carrier locked and bootloader unlockable . The only exception is Google Fi.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cocoturtle:
I am having no problems operating an ATT sim on it. The model # G-2PW2100-022-A. I am not sure where it was purchased originally, some research of mine indicates thats its a verizon model.

Is there a useable method to get this phone rooted and flashed?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Verizon purchased Pixel/Pixel XL are initially Carrier locked until they are paid off. Then Verizon will unlock the carrier. The bootloader is, normally, never unlocked by Verizon.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cocoturtle:
Correct and I do believe that this is the case of a paid off device. Is there any hope of flashing a custom Rom?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Sadly, no.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mathai_House_007:
I was able to root my Google Pixel XL ( OG/2016) Model # G-2PW2200 using this method.

You have to Unlock boot loader first and then follow the instructions in the video.

Only deviation from the youtube video was to use Magisk latest version (8.0.3 while writing this) from their own website instead of the link pointed by him which dint work.

After two days of updates from Magisk, Safetynet is also passed although it was failing immediately after installing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I could be wrong but I believe the instructions for rooting a Pixel XL is in the OP (1st post)😀
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mathai_House_007:
Yeah it was there for sure :-) and thanks for the detailed one.

But i was getting lost/confused seeing too many steps .

This video was easier to follow and looked like a simple process.

Dint meant to hijack your post or take credit ,but just gave a visual representation of it ;-)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
It's 'All Good' 😀
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Skirge01:
In the first post, there's this reference to 'B':

For the life of me, I can't find this step in the previous sections. I even did a CTRL+F for every 'B' and it doesn't seem to be there. I'm sure this is just an instance of an edit which changed the bullets from letters to something else, but I don't want to relock my bootloader until I'm sure I did whatever this is referencing. :unsure:

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sass86:
I believe he is referring to flashing the stock image before locking the bootloader. Good luck!

Edit: you must do that before relocking the bootloader or you can brick your device.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
Can't we just unlock the bootloader and flash twrp and then flash a custom ROM?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
#11, Need help with a Custom ROM?, 1
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
No, I do not need help with installing a custom ROM. what I am asking is can't we just unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery and then flash a rom?. Do we need to go through all these steps just to root our phone?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
@Rootmaster906

Yes you can unlock bootloader, flash a 'custom' recovery and flash a 'custom' rom.

No you do not need to go through all the "set of instructions".

This thread has instructions for

unlocking the bootloader

.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
Huh?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
See edited post above.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
Sorry. Your message didn't go through till after I responded. My apologies
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
Were you ever successfully able to unlock the Verizon bootloader on December patch? Pixel 1st gen?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
No.

No.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kha1rul:
I've got Android 10 installed. Does the above mean that TWRP is incompatible with my device? If so, what are my options? Want to do a temporary recovery boot from bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
@kha1rul

AFAIK, there is no twrp for Android 10 (Q).

The latest twrp update is for Android 9 (P):

twrp-installer-3.5.0_9-0-marlin.zip

8M

2020-12-29 05:46:41 EST

twrp-3.5.0_9-0-marlin.img

25.9M

2020-12-29 05:46:37 EST

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ what your options are.

"Want to do a temporary recovery boot from bootloader."

Did you mean you want to boot twrp?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
No. Unfortunately
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gradywb:
It has been 4+ years since my last root/custom rom shenanigans.

My Pixel XL is just about due to be replaced so I figured it's time to go ahead and play with it. (The Phone :P)

It is seeming like there are no options for Android 10?

I'm quite rusty and seem to be more so with every passing year but with as old as this phone is as well as how long 10 has been out, one would think it should be available. Or am I just missing something?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Open # 11 and choose a Custom ROM to install.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gradywb:
Oops, what I meant in my comment is that I have android 10, but the links above to LineageOS 18 are broken. Honestly I'm not even sure what LineageOS 18 or any of their other offerings really have to well, offer. I've clicked on so many links tonight and have gotten nowhere and have found no information let alone screenshots or videos thoroughly detailing what it looks like/has to offer. What I have noticed is that it all seems pretty buggy. Movies have screwed my head up. I feel like with all the advances in technology we things like this should be improving but I truly believe it's only getting worse. Everything is just so buggy/trash these days that it's hard to even bother anymore.

****, sorry I started to ramble... Been a long day.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
You're right, LOS 18-1 removed.:)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
my output on cmd window. stock firmware wont flash

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'bootloader_b' (32480 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.436s]

writing 'bootloader_b'...

(bootloader) Valid bootloader version.

(bootloader) Flashing active slot "_b"

(bootloader) Flashing active slot "_b"

OKAY [ 10.168s]

finished. total time: 11.605s

rebooting into bootloader...

OKAY [ 0.050s]

finished. total time: 0.052s

< waiting for any device >

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'radio_b' (57156 KB)...

OKAY [ 2.839s]

writing 'radio_b'...

OKAY [ 0.853s]

finished. total time: 3.696s

rebooting into bootloader...

OKAY [ 0.050s]

finished. total time: 0.051s

extracting android-info.txt (0 MB) to RAM...

extracting boot.img (30 MB) to disk... took 1.082s

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

archive does not contain 'boot.sig'

archive does not contain 'boot_other.img'

archive does not contain 'dtbo.img'

archive does not contain 'dt.img'

archive does not contain 'recovery.img'

extracting system.img (1986 MB) to disk... took 58.322s

archive does not contain 'system.sig'

extracting system_other.img (291 MB) to disk... took 6.618s

archive does not contain 'system.sig'

archive does not contain 'vbmeta.img'

extracting vendor.img (253 MB) to disk... took 6.210s

archive does not contain 'vendor.sig'

archive does not contain 'vendor_other.img'

wiping userdata...

CreateProcess failed: The system cannot find the file specified. (2)

error: Cannot generate image for userdata

Press any key to exit...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Lughnasadh:
1. Are you using the latest Platform Tools (30.0.5 I believe)?

2. Are you using the factory image and not the OTA image?

3. Are all 6 files you extracted from the factory image in your Platform Tools folder when flashing?

4. Have you tried a different USB port and/or cable?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
Yes to all
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
Look
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Lughnasadh:
That is Sailfish. Pixel 4 XL is Coral. What phone do you have?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootmaster906:
I know what phone I have. I posted in here cuz I saw a post about bootloop on sailfish and it directed me here. This thread is also more active. My apologies