yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
Not able to see Google camera in play store.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lughnasadh:
Just to add to what others have said, the developer of this rom is also a kernel whiz. You can be assured that not only will you get a top notch rom, but also a top notch kernel to go along with it. There will be no need to tweak anything.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] phantranphuc:
I can see it in play store. But I prefer to use the mod version in apps and themes for pixel 2 forum.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] thagabe:
Is there support for F2FS? Will definitely help in responsiveness.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Thanks, this is the same behavior I am having, I have the same results.

Whats your question (or did you PM me)? If you PM me, let me know you did so, otherwise I wont see it for days/weeks/months. You can PM me, just make sure I see it in this forum.

I do prefer its asked in the forum, not PM, so everyone can see the question and answer, but if its private, then use PM and let me know here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cubzfan68:
I'm on Proton running MicroG, If the screen is asleep I don't get notifications, as soon as I turn the screen on they all come through. Not the only rom this happens with. Any thoughts? I read in the MicroG thread that if you run AdAway, which I do, you have to white list the cloud messaging, did that, no luck........
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hfmls:
guys, stupid question... how can i access opened apps and back button in this ROM?

nvm, found the tutorials. gonna test this :)

btw is it possible to replace stock messages, contacts, etc with gogle ones?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
You likely can, but downloading the version of Proton with the Google apps included is easier.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Green-Bot:
Do we really need to flash TWRP in order to flash OGapps or proton ROM? Can't I just root my stock rom using Magisk and then install proton rom & OGapps using stock recovery?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Will008:
Sorry in advance for the super noob question, really, but this is the first custom ROM I try since my nexus days. I've flashed the ROM with the gapps to get the frameworks. Now if I disable the included gapps and install the google apps from the play store would that work fine?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Will008:
Also, How do I turn on the battery monitor in the power menu like the screenshots on the first page?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MrBrady:
The power menu battery monitor doesn't come with this ROM. It's something the OP dev has been working on but (as far as I know) isn't released yet. There is a similar app available on the Play Store called Powermenu Shortcuts (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=balti.powermenu.shortcuts). It doesn't have battery stats, but has some other interesting features.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MrBrady:
Yes. Just make sure you set the default apps under Settings > Applications.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MrBrady:
Do not flash TWRP. Just fastboot it. Flashing TWRP in Android 11 causes issues. You can't install Proton with the stock recovery.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Will008:
Thanks man.

One thing that is annoying me that I noticed, my location is keeps being triggered every 30 seconds or so. The only app that has the location permission on is the Google app. That's didn't happen on stock. Anything I can do about that?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Just to add to what has already been said, the stock recovery will only install zips with the device manufacturer's signing key. Custom recoveries don't have this restriction, which is why one is required to install custom ROMs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Sorry, since I cannot reproduce the issue as I only use OpenGapps, I cant assist. I would help if I could reproduce it, but since I cant, I have nothing but guesses.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hfmls:
I have an issue. I cant open clock app and when i try to install Google one it bugs
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
Doesnt happen here on my Pixel 2 XL (running Proton), using the native, built-in clock app. I set my alarms like normal without issue. What is your install process and what add-ons have you installed (MAGISK/KERNES/MAGISK MODULES/GAPPs/ETC)? I suspect its something you added or otherwise edited out of the standard ROM. It works lovely for me so without the ability to reproduce it, I cant assist solving it, but I would review the process you used and what was installed. Its possible an overlay is just crashing the app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] hfmls:
Hi, i cleared cache now i can open it. But it detects in store as Google clock but it is the stock. In store says update then gives error. I installed NikGapps macro

I installed Proton without Gapps, and flashed NikGapps, then flashed magisk via fastboot boot twrp.

All seems ok other than clock. I see stock image/app but at playstore it detects it as Google Clock and asks me to update. Instead of installing it side to other app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Fwiw i used NikGapps Full with config file (which had Google Clock set to replace stock clock by default) and have perfectly working Google Clock thats updated several times correctly

Check your NikGapps zip file, if you explore the afzc folder you should find the nikgapps.config file. In that id be shocked if there wasnt a line that says GoogleClock=1

In the full package its installed by default, dont imagine it isnt in the macro, but im downloading to check

Also i always flash magisk the exact same way, never had an issue and it wouldnt explain this, so dont worry about magisk

Did you:

1) Erase userdata before flashing the ROM (making sure you have a backup of anything you love from internal memory beforehand)

2) fastboot boot trwp

3) flash the ROM

4 )reboot to bootloader

then

5) fastboot boot trwp (again)

6) flash NikGapps

etc

That reboot after flashing the ROM is important

Other than the above tips, i have nothing to explain it
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Green-Bot:
Just to be sure, fast booting the TWRP should be done using the .IMG file only rather than using .ZIP file. Using zip file will install it permanently? If I use command "fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img" file, it should be good, right?

Also, is there a guide/article to follow since I am stock 11 rom. And I am a bit confused whether to start with root my device first or Fastboot TWRP or install Magisk or install ROM. etc. Sorry for asking help here but it seems checking multiple articles has confused me :( I want to start from 100% stock 11 ROM to go ahead and install this ROM with OGapps......not sure about the correct steps/path.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Correct, only fastboot twrp

And yes the cmd is fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img

This is the way i did it, from a fresh stock 11 flash pretty much as i do every ROM

I used NikGapps full, but you can substitute Open-Gapps (warning, theyre horribly outdated) for the same steps...

The following assumes you have the platform tools and the ROM, NikGapps/G-Apps and magisk in the same folder OR you have the platform tools in your PATH....

1) backup anything you love/need on internal storage

2) enable usb debugging via developer options

All following commands at command prompt in platform tools folder OR from folder with ROM etc and platform tools in PATH

3) adb reboot bootloader

4) fastboot format userdata

Note: this will erase userdata, hence the earlier prompt to save anything on internal data you love/need..

5) fastboot boot twrp-xxxxxxx.img

6) adb push proton-aosp_taimen_11.x.x.zip /tmp

7) adb shell twrp install /tmp/proton-aosp_taimen_11.x.x

8) adb reboot bootloader

9) fastboot boot twrp-xxxxxxx.img

10) adb push NikGapps-xxxxxxxx.zip /tmp

11) adb shell twrp install /tmp/NikGapps-xxxxxxxx.zip

12) adb wipe data

13) adb reboot system

Complete setup, and enable USB debugging in Developer Settings

And for magisk.....

All following commands at command prompt in platform tools folder OR from folder with ROM etc and platform tools in PATH, again

1) adb reboot bootloader

2) fastboot boot twrp-xxxxxxx.img

3) adb push magisk-xxxxxxx.zip /tmp

4) adb shell twrp install /tmp/magisk-xxxxxxx.zip
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I only use OpenGapps, not Niko and do not have any issues like you face, I can't reproduce it with OpenGapps. I try (and tried) to push all users to use a single GAPP package to avoid this type of issue, but users are free to do and listen to whatever advice they wish. The problem with this is that I cant assist when I cannot reproduce the said issue, so I cannot really help here. It works fine for me, but I used OpenGapps only, and nothing else.

On that note, it is important to say that I am just about done with my 2XL and supporting custom ROMs for the 2XL. With the 2XL being dropped from Google, there's no need for me to support it any longer. I plan to sell off my 2XL and 3XL to buy either the 4 or 5 (I haven't decided yet which one), but only from Google so it will be an outright purchase. This means whatever is cheaper and more reasonable when I am ready to buy it will be my deciding factor.

All that to say this, I am about to remove all custom ROMs and code from my workstations and roll my 2XL into the last 11 official ROM and prep it to sell off. This means I wont be reproducing anything for anyone anymore, and will eventually stop my posts in the 2XL within the next few weeks, then finally drop and stop supporting the 2XL forums for good altogether. It may be sooner, but it may be after Christmas, it all depends on timing and what's available when I am ready to jump off. I am only going with Google, so it will be a pixel variant of some sort but once I move to another device, I will drop out of the 2XL forums and move to those forums to support users there. I know at least one user will be happy to hear this :) I will be available for the next few days/weeks but I may not be running a custom ROM much longer on my 2XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Please, stop spreading misinformation about Nik Gapps, again...we went through this like 2 days ago....please stop it

I know you like to come in, contradict my posts to troll me, but youre misinforming members about the hard work of devs on here, and thats an entirely different thing from being a troll and bully and picking on me

Also advised the Nik Gapps team that youre spreading malicious information about their work.

Please for the last time leave me alone, i come here to purely help people, not be victimised by you and your ego. Youve be warned enough to stop.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] karandpr:
M'Kay, I don't even know what to say.

Use whatever gapps you want.

Whatever works works. If Nik gapps don't work, use open gapps, if Open gapps don't work then use Nik Gapps.

If both don't work then use microg.

Moderators are already over-burdened with the migration & spam attacks so we hope you will keep aside your differences for few days.

Good day Peeps.

- XDA Staff
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Just for extra choices when it comes to G-Apps folks, noted dev for our device @Eamo5 posted on another thread that there is a known issue with OpenGapps under certain circumstances which may manifest itself in apps like Google Maps crashing on open. as he notes, and as i pointed out the other day when recommending a different G-Apps, Open G-Apps is not updated regularly in test phase just after a new major release comes along, and is quite out of date at the moment.

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-unoffic...-2-2-xl-november-9-2020.4165919/post-84078029

And so, as he posted in link above, you can try also try Razorloves Gapps nano here as flagged by him:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/razorloves-lineage/files/gapps/open_gapps-arm64-11.0-nano-20201121.zip/download

A Gapps Nano package is generally viewed as the most safe package for G-Apps as it contains just the basics, with any additonal apps available from the Google Play Store

So trouble free G-Apps options at time of writing are:

RazorLoves Gapps:

Download folder (various package sizes ): https://sourceforge.net/projects/razorloves-lineage/files/gapps/

Recent build (nano): https://sourceforge.net/projects/ra...n_gapps-arm64-11.0-nano-20201121.zip/download

Nik-Gapps:

Download folder (various package sizes ): https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Releases/NikGapps-R/

Recent build (omni - equiv of nano): https://sourceforge.net/projects/ni...ps-omni-arm64-11-20201122-signed.zip/download

Support site, faq and documentation: https://nikgapps.com
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 2x4:
hey guys been away for a few years but interested in this ROM - what's the flashing process for ROMs on the Pixel 2XL? i've been reading it's different due to the A/B partitioning so no traditional permanent TWRP?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
One way is explained by me above, that's the general way I flash ROMs, but always read the opening post of each ROM thread for specific steps in case of specific needs

And yes, when you first come to an A/B device, it feels a bit weird not flashing everything in one TWRP session, when you've been doing that for eons....but the reboots between ROM flash and G-Apps is to switch to the (new)active slot (A/B) before installing G-Apps. Feels weird the first few times... :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] phantranphuc:
Using opengapp version of this rom for few weeks in my main phone. No issue at all in performance and battery. Google pay and paypal work fine. But today I faced an issue:

It is first time I use my credit card to make payment for online shopping (I used to use paypal). Payment went through no problem and transaction appeared in my bank app. However the store cancelled my order straight away due to fraud detection. It is ok when I used my ipad. Not sure it is rom issue or other. I reckon it is because I used MicroG.

Anyone knows the reason or have same problem?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
"I used MicroG"
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Yourboymusti:
Hi guys,

Installing Magisk doesn't work at all. I've held off posting here and read everything, followed all the advice (idk how the multi-quote thing works or if it will but I've done it).

fastboot to twrp and to flash the zip doesn't work but that method wasn't working on stock either. The main method of fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img doesn't work too. adb push doesn't work too.

I followed GroovyJoshs advice (which is godly btw) and TWRp doesn't throw any errors anymore. After the clean installs and multiple formats, there are no module files in Magisk that stopped booting up like when android 11 first released. I'm not a complete noob, I've tried everything but this beyond me. I can provide any info that may help - just ask.

Ty,

Mus

edit: the posts I'm talking about are attached to the post below.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Yourboymusti:
Sorry didn't know I had to insert.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Both posts refer to installing magisk the exact same way (in fact i always flashed the magisk zip as it knows its job, and flashing the patched image had a high failure rate - people usually flashing to the wrong slot...the zip doesnt make that mistake), at the same point in the overall flashing procedure, flashing the zip via TWRP, and NOT trying to patch the boot image

Theres no difference, other than that ive put my post in step by step, line by line format, though for some reason in the middle he does a lot of arguably unnecessary wipes

The method i use is used by many (i.e. ive never claimed i invented it :) ), i just adapted it to use for most ROMs here i that i test , it uses standard and accepted commands and ive never had it fail on me, ever. Ive flashed 2 ROM's today to test...using that same method

Usually people forget to do reboots after installing the ROM and try and do all the flashes in one session...thats where you can get into trouble. thats why i point out the reboots :) . People trying to shortcut things often make their own misery...

Im not sure what this means though:

there should be no modules in magisk after a fresh install...

The only way im aware of that you can make a ROM not boot with regards to magisk is if you install TWRP and then flash magisk from it, and NOT as advised simply fastboot to twrp and flash from there
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Yourboymusti:
Usually people forget to do reboots after installing the ROM and try and do all the flashes in one session...thats where you can get into trouble. thats why i point out the reboots :) . People trying to shortcut things often make their own misery...

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I've booted up normally and mostly completed my setup. The real issue is that I cant flash Magisk post-boot still. Sorry if I didn't make that clear enough bud. Got any other ideas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
I've booted up normally and mostly completed my setup. The real issue is that I cant flash Magisk post-boot still. Sorry if I didn't make that clear enough bud. Got any other ideas?

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No worries

I have no idea how youre failing, as above, after i run setup, i enable USB Debugging in Developer Options (if needed) and then from a command prompt with platform tools (adb/fastboot etc) AND magisk, i do:

1) adb reboot bootloader

2) fastboot boot twrp-xxxxxxx.img

3) adb push magisk-xxxxxxx.zip /tmp

4) adb shell twrp install /tmp/magisk-xxxxxxx.zip

and then reboot
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Yourboymusti:
No worries

I have no idea how youre failing, as above, after i run setup, i enable USB Debugging in Developer Options (if needed) and then from a command prompt with platform tools (adb/fastboot etc) AND magisk, i do:

1) adb reboot bootloader

2) fastboot boot twrp-xxxxxxx.img

3) adb push magisk-xxxxxxx.zip /tmp

4) adb shell twrp install /tmp/magisk-xxxxxxx.zip

and then reboot

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I get "unselect Enable Digest verification to restore" error when I try to adb shell install. I think I remember that I got the command to work once but even that didn't work - still got bootloop.

I have also tried to turn off and on some of digest options in the TWRP settings, they didn't work either
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Green-Bot:
Few years back, I used to take nandroid backups. As a result, I was backing up my entire ROM(including all apps, their data, settings, cache etc). 100% backup covering everything. Is this still an option using Fastboot TWRP(without installing)? Can I backup my entire ROM and restore it later to that specific backup?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] all43:
I get "unselect Enable Digest verification to restore" error when I try to adb shell install. I think I remember that I got the command to work once but even that didn't work - still got bootloop.

I have also tried to turn off and on some of digest options in the TWRP settings, they didn't work either

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If you have pushed magisk to temp or sd just instal from twrp whilst temp booting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Green-Bot:
I faced the same error.......I did the following:

1. Just Fastboot TWRP using fastboot boot twrp-xxxxxxx.img command

2. Push the Proton ROM package to tmp folder using adb push proton-aosp_taimen_11.2.0.zip /tmp command

3.Fastboot TWRP again

4. Choose install and browse to tmp directory

5. Wait for the ROM to show up. Repeat the steps to flash Gapps.

I just booted Proton ROM for the first time :) excited!! However, bumped into following 3 errors/issues/concerns:

1. I keep getting annoying pop-up messages that says:

a) SIM Manager keeps stopping

b)Carrier Services keep stopping.

Tried clearing app cache, clear data but no luck. I am still getting these super annoying messages every now and then. tried flashing ROM a couple of times, wiped Cache, Data, Dalvik & Internal storage partitions as well.....however, still getting these 2 annoying error messages every now & then.

2. In dev options, OEM Unblocking is turned off, meaning my bootloader should be off. However, every time I restart my phone, I get warning that my Bootloader is unlocked. I guess I need to run the command Fastboot flashing lock in order to lock it again and avoid the start-up warning?

3. I am unable to flash OpenGapps. I have matched the hash values to confirm there is no error while downloading. While trying to execute command "adb shell twrp install /tmp/gapps-xxxxxxxx.zip", It gives me error saying "This GApps pkg is for Android 10.0.x ONLY" Please download the correct version for your ROM: 11 (SDK 30)"

When I go to OpenGapps website, it only shows me apps are available for v10 only. Are there really no OpenGapps for android 11 or am I missing something here?

Error while running adb shell command:

Installing zip file '/tmp/open_gapps-arm64-10.0-stock-20201209.zip'

Checking for Digest file...

##############################

_____ _____ ___ ____

/ _ \ | __ \ / _ \ | _ \

| / \ || |__) | |_| || | \ \

| | | || ___/| __/ | | | |

| \ / || | \ |__ | | | |

\_/ \_/ |_| \___| |_| |_|

___ _ ___ ___ ___

/ __| /_\ | _ \ _ \/ __|

| (_ |/ _ \| _/ _/\__ \

\___/_/ \_\_| |_| |___/

##############################

Open GApps stock 10.0 - 20201209

- Mounting partitions

- Gathering device & ROM information

*** Incompatible Android ROM detected ***

This GApps pkg is for Android 10.0.x ONLY

Please download the correct version for

your ROM: 11 (SDK 30)

******* GApps Installation failed *******

- Copying Log to /tmp

- NO changes were made to your device

Installer will now exit...

Error Code: 20

- Unmounting partitions

Updater process ended with ERROR: 20

Error installing zip file '/tmp/open_gapps-arm64-10.0-stock-20201209.zip'

Done processing script file
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Youve done something wrong if youre getting those messages, i suspect you havent wiped/formatted data (making sure you have backed up anything on internal that you need/love first) OR youre not installing G-Apps in a correct manner

Not sure why youre doing this, thats crazy...and makes no sense...you cant fastboot to TWRP, push a file to tmp, then fastboot again and then flash the file...if you use my steps dont get creative, use them as they appear, theyre written as they appear for a reason, for simplicity. Otherwise theres no point for anyone, including me, trying to helping you because youre creating issues that youre creating and this will go around in circles for days:

1. Just Fastboot TWRP using fastboot boot twrp-xxxxxxx.img command

2. Push the Proton ROM package to tmp folder using adb push proton-aosp_taimen_11.2.0.zip /tmp command

3.Fastboot TWRP again

4. Choose install and browse to tmp directory

5. Wait for the ROM to show up. Repeat the steps to flash Gapps.

This will end in tears.

Try following this to the letter: https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-official-protonaosp-11-2-0.4188109/post-84079085

Dont miss Step 4
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
If you have pushed magisk to temp or sd just instal from twrp whilst temp booting.

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Ive literally never in all my years ever gotten that error from TWRP

Start over, go slowly.... https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-official-protonaosp-11-2-0.4188109/post-84079085

Dont miss the Step 4