yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MattO:
I did not have root on september's image, I had the same problem but gave up on it.

I did copy the exact command, i tried it with --slot all as well as without it.

yes, latest SDK tools.

ill check out the magisk module disabler, from reading through the thread it sounds like it will fix the problem.

ok so after trying to fastboot boot image-newpixelxl.img I am getting

Sending 'boot.img' (31201 KB) OKAY [ 0.725s]

Booting FAILED (remote: 'dtb not found')

fastboot: error: Command failed

this is due to not having TWRP installed correct? I did some quick googling and that is pretty much all I can find. If that's the case, we don't have twrp available yet, right? I'm kinda lost on this one.

also, just for information:

c:\platform-tools>fastboot oem device-info

(bootloader) Device tampered: false

(bootloader) Device unlocked: true

(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: false

(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: true

(bootloader) Display panel:

OKAY [ 0.148s]

Finished. Total time: 0.151s
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
TWRP does not work with Android 10 (Q).

However, some have said it works if you boot it:

fastboot boot twrp (Name of twrp.img).img

Try this:

- Read this: Magisk Modules Disabler for booting into Magisk core-only Mode by Tulsadiver

- newpixelxl.img (This file should be in the Platform-tools folder).

Then open a command prompt in the Playform-tools folder and type:

fastboot boot image-newpixelxl.img
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Master Cylinder:
I've had this when I change slots, regardless of the ROM level.

I've been using TWRP 3.3.0.0 installed normally on 10 without problems ever since it came out: factory images, over and over again following the 9 instructions, and custom ROMs, too. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (Sailfish)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Master Cylinder:
Just installed the Dec build dirty over Oct, without flashing boot.img, booted twrp*.img, installed 3.3.0.0 and Majisk, booted up, then made a backup, booted up, then restored it and booted up again - everything is normal ... BOOM

(Sailfish)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
So, TWRP 3.3.0.0 installs on Android 10 (Q) on the Pixel (Sailfish). That's good information, thanks fo the update.

Has anyone tried this on the Pixel XL (Marlin)?

This is a Pixel XL thread: [Guide] Pixel XL Android 10.0 (Q)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MattO:
I haven't tried flashing TWRP, but I have tried the directions in the link you provided and I continually get this error:

C:\platform-tools>fastboot boot image-newpixelxl.img

Sending 'boot.img' (31201 KB) OKAY [ 0.722s]

Booting FAILED (remote: 'dtb not found')

fastboot: error: Command failed

From what I have been able to figure out about the dtb not found error, that refers to booting a recovery I think. Without a custom recovery to boot into, is that the issue here? Or am I supposed to flash this after I get the bootloop from flashing the patched magisk img? I am sending the command currently with my phone working fine, I am going to fastboot and trying to run the command. I'll try it after flashing the patched magisk img that makes the phone bootloop.

edit: i flashed the december 3rd factory image, pulled the boot.img from the same downloaded image and still getting the bootloop. I waited 5 minutes for the phone to boot, and rebooted in to fastboot with adb command. I then did "fastboot bot image-newpixelxl.img" and got the same error as previous attempts. What is dtb not found?

C:\platform-tools>fastboot boot image-newpixelxl.img

Sending 'boot.img' (31201 KB) OKAY [ 0.725s]

Booting FAILED (remote: 'dtb not found')

fastboot: error: Command failed

second edit:

I was able to boot into TWRP with the instruction you had provided and the latest twrp.img file for marlin. Using this TWRP I was able to flash the latest magisk.zip file and have finally attained root. Thanks for the help. I still don't know why I couldn't get it to take through flashing the patched image with fastboot, but booting into TWRP with fastboot and flashing the zip I have root access again!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I'm curious, what twrp version did you boot?

I'm glad got you Pixel XL rooted. :good::)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MattO:
twrp-3.3.1-3

:good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Ok, thanks for replying.:) So, you used the TWRP instructions in the Pixel XL Android 9 (Pie) guide to boot TWRP for Android 20 (Q). lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] icy1899:
Where did the Android 10 instructions go?! I finally got around to backing up my phone to do the upgrade but I am only seeing the Android 9 guide on this page.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Corrected!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] flash713:
You must have gotten a Verizon carrier unlocked (aka: sim unlocked) Pixel XL? I bought mine a few months ago new off eBay for 135 from China. I took all otas to the end and unlocked my bootloader and been flashing ever since. I believe I rooted mine on the 1st Android 10 ota we had if I remember correctly. Far as I know you should be able to unlock bootloader unless you have a Verizon model and in that case it has an encrypted bootloader and nothing will work unless you had stayed on some ancient build of Android waaayyy back and there's a hack on the forums for but you'd have to be on a long ago build ... I was originally looking for a Pixel 2xl and after reading all the stuff about Verizon and refurbished units all having encrypted bootloaders and hardly anyone on eBay knowing **** about what I was talking about I said he'll with it and finally got someone selling the og XL and he understood me so I confirmed and ordered it. If developer options is greyed out then it's Verizon.

Sent from my Marlin using Evolution X rom + Dank+ kernel
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sidhaarthm:
Thanks for your reply mate. I am fairly confident that my unit is NOT a Verizon model. I am based in the UK and I believe the seller had sourced this unit via Google Store direct or via some other carrier (he couldn't remember exactly) - but I am certain it cannot be Verizon all the way here. The phone came with 3 pin UK power adaptor so its' UK specification. I read somewhere that sometimes the option becomes available after 7-10 days of usage, though unlikely in case of a Pixel device. I can only live in hope...very lost here and gutted as I have not used a stock Nexus/Pixel phone all the way from the very first OG Nexus and Galaxy Nexus. I have owned only this phone line over the last 7+ years. Not sure what I can do - contacting Google directly won't do me much good as I don't have the proof of purchase and won't know the answer to their questions. What I do know is that my phone is carrier unlocked as I tried a Vodafone SIM in it yesterday and it worked fine... I will keep an eye on this thread in the meantime. Thanks for your guidance nonetheless :good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ModifiedGamer:
What order should I do the steps in to root my phone with magisk and twrp. I have pixel XL (og) plz help this stuff is hella confusing 4 me
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Read Prerequisites, and #1, do #4 'keep data', then do #9 to root/reroot.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cowsquad:
Bare with me. I have not root this device since Android 9. I just rooted but it seems like I can't write to system? Yesterday after rooting I tried to remove YouTube and it kept failing to do so. After I went to the playstore and uninstalled updates. Rebooted phone and it got me in a boot loop for 5 minutes. After that I got to a CLI prompt that say that Android could not boot and I needed it to wipe data since my data was corrupted. I did and here I am back to normal. Is there something I am missing?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
So, I am assuming you rooted your phone while on Android 9 (Pie) via T.W.R.P. Did you reset your Pixel XL (Settings ==> System ==> Advanced ==> Reset options ==> Erase all data (factory reset)) before you upgraded to Android 10? Android 10 (Q) does not permit writing to system. There is a work around if you are rooted. Does 'back to normal' mean you are setup on Android 10 (Q) and rooted?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cowsquad:
My bad. I should have more specific. I am on the latest Android Q and I rooted yesterday. I gained roote via patching the factory Android Q boot img. Yes, back to normal mean I had to wipe data from the Google recovery. Since it would not boot after removing updates on YouTube from the play store. Weird issues. So after wiping everything. I had to setup my phone again. I reinstalled the magisk app and it asked to download a zip and after that it rebooted. So I am rooted on Android Q.

What is the workaround. I want to remover YouTube, chrome and all the crap Google has forced to install. This is a phone bought from Google. So I should not have bloatware
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
When I say work around, I mean using titantium back-up to freeze the system apps you don't use/want. Have you tried doing that?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jonpjingleheimler:
For what it's worth I used adb shell to uninstall the apps I didn't want. they might still show up in settings under apps but they will say not installed for this user
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Appreciate the input, may you could explain how you use adb shell to uninstall system apps for [MENTION=1995200]cowsquad[/MENTION].

:)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jonpjingleheimler:
I've seen a number of different commands but this is the one that works for me. I like to use adb shell with su.

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Good article: How to Uninstall Carrier/OEM Bloatware Without Root Access
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cowsquad:
Thank you. I am afraid that by just uninstalling YouTube will lead to the same issues I faced yesterday. A infinite loop with no way. I just dislike that I am forced to have Google apps on a phone that I paid full price. I own the phone but Google controls it. I should have control of my devices and OS.

So at this point Custom ROMs cannot be installed?

Thank you guys
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If you are rooted #9 in the OP (post 1), you should have no problem installing one of the custom ROMs listed in #11 in OP.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uservssystem:
Still nothing? :(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cowsquad:
That is a vague post. What do you mean by that?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HyperEscape:
Any one tried this guide successfully and able to add ARISE audio or at least Viper4Android and Dolby Atmos installed on top of it.

I have mine still with android 8.0.0 and trying to find a guide with which I would be able to get back the soundmods as well.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] crackerjack1957:
If you want Dolby Atmos stay on 8................I'm staying on 9 until there is a working TWRP for 10...............Narsil & Viper work well together for music on 9

No more security updates for 10 now so what's the point of upgrading to 10

Oops I see guitardedhero is back!!!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] HyperEscape:
Thanks for the info, so i understand I have to follow this to upgrade to 9.0

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-xl-android-9-0-pie-unlock-t3825866

Then can you please tell which guides to follow for :

1. TWRP

2. Viper

3. Nasril ( i guess this is as per the main page of Ainur AudioMod)

Have tried installing Dolby Digital or Dolby Atmos, do any of them refuse to work on 9.0 Just asking cause I have my taste more tuned to the dolby equalizer with Viper i have currently tuned on the XL.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] crackerjack1957:
Yes correct guide for Android 9 : https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-xl-android-9-0-pie-unlock-t3825866

Narsil : https://ainuraudio.ru/ainur-narsil-android-audio-mod/

Using 2.7 v4A in Magisk

Flash Audio Modification Library also from Magisk 20.3

Transferred settings over from the old viper......2.7 some setting are hard to set like equalizer but driver never falls out like old version

I stayed with twrp-3.3.1-0 marlin image & 3.3.0-0 zip.......seems like there were issues with newer versions

Hope guitardedhero gets the bugs out of Dolby Atmos for Android 9/10: https://xdaforums.com/android/software/app-dolby-atmos-axon-7-oreo-port-t3740508

Tried last night but Dolby app either wouldn't open or force closes
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uservssystem:
twrp for android 10
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] echardcore:
Is it safe to downgrade back to P by flashing the factory image? As soon as I flashed 10 then rooted with the Magisk patched kernel, I'm having random reboots.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Are you using twrp to flash the patched boot.img?

Try this:

- fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all

- Then after reading all the notes do:

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img --slot all
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] echardcore:
Thanks. I actually tried reflashing the whole update again. Then I repatched boot and flashed in TWRP just as you stated.

Now I am testing without root. I reflashed the whole thing again without modifying boot.

If it keeps happening, I am going to try to flash the whole update again but keep the -w to delete data.

Does this delete EVERYTHING like pics, etc.? I already backed it all up externally just wondering.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
-w erases the data/internal storage.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] echardcore:
So far so good. No reboots AFAIK for over 24 hrs. Maybe something is weird with Magisk's boot patcher.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] echardcore:
FYI

I think I was using a slightly older version of the Magisk APK. All good in the hood. Squeezing the last bit of lofe outta this decice. Has been really good to me. Best to-date by faaaarrrrrrr.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lurking in sunlight:
apprehensive

So I have a verizon locked bootloader, manually unlocked by some witch craft I don't understand by some guy I paid to unlock it and change an address given to the phone.

Phone has been great to me but I've been scared to do any OTA updates with it as I don't know what it could/would undo or change. Stuck at 8.1 without updates since I got the phone rooted. Currently have magisk and twrp on the phone, with titanium backup being the reason I wanted root access to relieve the phone of some bloatware. Would doing an OTA 10 update cause me to lose root or any settings I have changed and if it does, would sideloading through my computer with ADB create any different outcome?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yes, you have to unroot to take the OTA (see #6 in the OP).

Yes.

However, since you are updating from Android 8.1 (Oreo) to Android 10 (Q).

I would suggest installing the latest and last Factory image for the Pixel XL and let it wipe your data. Why? Moving from Android 8.1 to Android 10 is a big move some of the changes in Android 10 may not be compatiable with your Android 8.1 settings or apps.

Yes, you will lose root but it only takes a few minutes to root.

If you decide to upgrade to Android 10 (Q), Go to post 1 (OP) and do the following:

- Read Prerequisites c.

- Read #1

- Make sure you have the latest SDK Platform-tools r29.0.6 on your computer. There is a link for SDK Platform-tools in Prerequisites c.

- Do #4 'wipe data' to update

- Do #9 to root.

Good luck!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lichan:
Just a quick edit correction for Homeboy76, the OP mentions "Pixel 3 XL" in several places for downloading OTAs, etc. instead of "Pixel XL". Obviously just missed corrections from a copy/paste from another thread. It might confuse someone new to the process. Thanks for all the hard work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Corrected :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GervolkS:
This question may sound dumb but I'm new in this rooting stuff. I just wanna root my phone with Magisk (following #9)

Do I have to unlock bootloader? In #9 it's not mencioned.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yes you have to unlock the bootloader.

Did you read the Prerequisites?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] drkimagination:
I'm not 100% sure but I believe I have one of these Verizon unlockable bootloader Android 10 phones that I keep reading about.

Assuming that's the case, am I correct in understanding that there is no way to root the phone, no custom ROMs, or worthwhile mods?

Just wanted to make sure I understood.

Thanks,

Oscar
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
AFAIK you are correct.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grymmy:
Good day everyone,

I just got my Pixel XL and I'm on Android Q.

I was able to unlock bootoader but, I'm having a bit of a problem booting TWRP (#8).

TWRP is in the platform-tools folder but when I run the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" i get:

fastboot: error: cannot load 'twrp.img': No such file or directory

can someone assist please?

Do I HAVE to run this step #6: Extract/Flash boot.img. Could that be why I'm unable to fastboot boot TWRP?

I'm already on Android Q (QP1A.191005.007.A3) so I simply unlocked bootloader and jumped to step #8

My goal is to simply flash a custom ROM especially Pixeldust but I would like to stay on Android Q.

thanks so much in advance.

UPDATE: after renaming the twrp file "twrp.img", when writing command, type "fastboot boot twrp.img.img" (without inverted commas).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] OfficeLinebacker:
Currently on Android 9 on Verizon, rooted just to get the free wifi hotspot with unlimited data. While I plan to follow these instructions to take the update to 10, my Pixel XL is getting very long in the tooth. While I love it, it's time for new hardware. What device(s) are people moving to when abandoning their XL? Combination of great hardware and unlocked bootloader on Verizon?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yes, you have to run #6. If you want to root.

No, TWRP does not work with Android 10 (Q).

If you want to install a Custom ROM: Do #3 Unlock Bootloader, #11 and follow the instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM you want to install.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:eek: Android 9 (Pie)

I suggest a Google Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a XL or Pixel 4 XL purchased from Google, etc., with an unlockable Bootloader not a carrier unlocked Google Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a XL or Pixel 4 XL purchased from a carrier, etc., they are not the same thing.

- A Google U.S. Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a XL or Pixel 4 XL with an unlockable Bootloader will work on 'All U.S. carriers' and can be rooted.

- A carrier unlocked Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a XL or Pixel 4 XL should work on all U.S. carriers, but Cannot be rooted.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] OfficeLinebacker:
Thanks! I still like corded headphones so I'm really looking at the 3a XL. I see it on Amazon as well as from Google directly. Google direct has three options: Verizon, Unlocked (Order it today, activate it when you want. Works on all major carriers) and Google Fi.

Are you saying the ONLY place I can be sure it's truly an unlocked bootloader is by ordering the second option from the Google Store itself? That's fine, just checking because I'm seeing similar verbiage on Amazon for less than $399, whereas from Google it's $399. Which isn't bad, just making sure.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If you are sure Amazon is the selling the Google unlockable Bootloader go for it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grymmy:
Thank you...

However, I was able to root and install TWRP without doing #6.

I simply booted from twrp (fastboot)

Installed custom rom that I stored on device..

Installation was successful...

I fastboot into TWRP again and flashed the TWRP zip...

Then magisk..

Then reboot to system...running pixeldust at the moment.

When I tried to wipe dalvick/cache to install rom...I got an vendor file. Vendor error also came up when I flashed pixel rom but device booted up successfully.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:oMy mistake, Pixel XL you can boot TWRP.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grymmy:
Lol...thx

Quick question again...camera worked fine before...now when I take pics I am unable to preview when I tap on the little preview via the camera app.

Gallery app is unresponsive and no pics are being stored.

I downloaded a third party gallery app and pics came up.

Any suggestions?

Also...battery drain is a bit high...give it some time to settle right?

---------- Post added at 08:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:35 PM ----------

Oh my...so I've only just noticed that I cannot send pics via WhatsApp as it gives me "file format not supported error"

This, and I cannot preview pics from within the camera app.

Any suggestions anyone?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I think you should ask the questions about the camera on the Custom ROM (Pixel Dust) thread. Also search the word 'battery' on this thread for the battery problem.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Downisthenewup:
Hi there,

just seeking clarification, used to be quite adept at all this but have not played around with root and custom ROMs for a few years.

Have Pixel XL on Android 10, with Dec update. looking to root and run custom ROM / kernel. Have read through this guide fully. Are you saying here that if I unlock bootloader (#3) I can then then install custom ROM (say pixeldust) using TWRP recovery via fastboot (as per pixeldust instructions) - no requirement for Magisk? Old methods used to require unlock / root / then Custom.

thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I agree the Old Method required unlock / root prior to installation of a Custom ROM. Android 10 (Q) changed a number of things we were doing to root or install a Custom ROM: It broke twrp. So, Custom ROM Devs usually recommend booting twrp instead of installing it. The new method of obtaining root does not use twrp. Now you flash a magisk_patched.img to obtain root.

Since, my guide does not provide instructions for the installation of Custom ROMS: I am saying if you want to install a Custom ROM on your Pixel XL:

- First, the bootloader must be unlocked (#3. A.)

- Second, you need to choose a Custom ROM (#11): If you need help installing the Custom ROM you chose follow the installation Instruction in the OP of the Custom ROM you chose. If you need further assistance installing the Custom ROM you chose. Then post your question(s) on the thread of the Custom ROM you chose (#11. A. and B.).

Additionally, I suggest you read the last five pages on the thread of the Custom ROM you choose to install before you install the Custom ROM.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Downisthenewup:
excellent - thank you for the clarification .