yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dlb4all:
Hey . first of all i did NOT put the blame on the rom . none what so ever . i actually love it so much that that i used it for my daily driver ever since its initial release . i was just sharing an ugly experience and well , i wasnt really asking for a solution but since you asked lets move on to the problems in hand (which by now , i think i have general idea of whats causing them)

as i told before im quite an experienced user .

had some older version of the rom + sultan's amazing kernel , twrp flashed and magisk

updated the rom through the rom's updater . it was a success . booted up correctly

and without root nor twrp (which is normal)

went back to flash twrp and kernel and magisk ( yes . i know the correct order)

bootloop .

decrypted the "payload.bin" file and flashed the boot from that

bootloop .

temp booted the twrp to flash the latest stock OTA , it didnt recognized the internal partition , hence couldnt do that

adb sideload didnt work also

and weirdest of all stock factory image from fastboot didnt help either . booted up with that annoying red

"corrupt system" or whatever .

so yeah . that was the moment i knew i had to full wipe and it got fixed .

now i know NOT to flash custom kernels to this rom . it simply wouldnt like it :))))

had no problem since with the latest version of the rom + twrp flashed and magisk
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jdmst77:
I'm not sure if anyone knows if the results are any different because I tried a different way on 2 different 2XLs

I downloaded the .bin file from the PE website

In Magisk, clicked:

Install

Select and Patch a File

selected .bin file from internal storage

reboot to bootloader

In bootloader & TWRP:

Temp flashed TWRP image

mounted system partition as RO (maybe overboard?)

flashed patched Magisk image to both boot slots

rebooted system

Enjoyed root with SafteyNet and Play Store certified device
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jdmst77:
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that there is a push for PE to go to Android 12

If that's correct, does anyone know if a full wipe will be required?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Febag92:
It won't be absolutely required, but you should do it for the best experience
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jdmst77:
TBH, the best experience would be to know if we have to reload and reinstall everything or wait until a stable 12 release before starting

11 on PE is awesome. Hats off to the dev team for making this ROM so smooth and I appreciate all the work put into it. So far, it seems like a great daily driver. I don't know enough about the OS architecture changes, between 11 and 12, to know if it will require a wipe

Our employer's applications include multiple MFAs. The Android OS installation IDs are used by our employer applications to identify new devices, even if the same hardware. Factory reset will reset this ID and be an important factor. If possible, I'd like to avoid investing hours of time with the help desk to get everything squared away twice for each device
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mr_Cyrus:
I've just installed Pixelexperience and discovered KWGT won't work with it, I'm wondering why this is the case.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Havent flashed PE for a while, possibly due to a build.prop value or a missing one, though from memory i think it does identify correctly as a Pixel 2XL

In the meantime, try installing manually from apkmirror (always a possible plan b)

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[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mr_Cyrus:
Here's another app....

Hmmm...I am not very familiar with the problem you described, is there a remedy I can apply.

Thanks for suggesting I sideload the apps, I'll give it a go.

UPDATE: Sideloading the apps worked like a charm, thanks again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JtS7:
I am now on stock pixel 2 xl ROM..will I have tha same camera app and performance and futurues as in the stock rom - like when taking a photo it will make some extra ones for me to chose from etc?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Yes. The stock app can always be downloaded with most features.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] legend221:
I hope everyone is doing well. Wanted some clarity on the installation of this ROM. I factory formatted all except internal storage and cleared dalvik/cache after sideloading via adb by going off someone else's advice. When PE booted it said to recommend formatting internal storage which I did. On 1st initial setup process it didn't detect my sim card and was force closing every few minutes.

Is there a specific way of installing this one?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sharanoth:
you did it correctly. i'm not sure what to suggest other than try formatting internal storage again before sideloading one last time.

adb sideload pixelexperiencefile.zip

or if you have twrp, you can just flash the zip directly without adb sideload. just make sure to switch slots before rebooting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] legend221:
Thank you very much, I'll try this tonight and see if formatting internal storage in TWRP fixes the problem. That's something I didn't do the 1st time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Durotar Heights:
Thanks for the work on this awesome ROM.

I have my phone rooted with Magisk but I can't edit the build.prop because /system is read only, and trying to remount it rw doesn't work.

mount -t ext4 -o remount,rw /dev/j9nImX/.magisk/block/system_root /dev/j9nImX/.magisk/mirror/system_root

'/dev/j9nImX/.magisk/block/system_root' is read-only

Is there a way to edit the build.prop without entirely rebuilding the payload.bin and reflashing?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
You can add props via MagiskHide Props Config - this way theyre reversible as well

https://xdaforums.com/t/module-magiskhide-props-config-safetynet-prop-edits-and-more-v5-4-1.3789228/
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nven86:
Hi!

Since yesterday GPAY doesn't work. It recognizes the smartphone is rooted/bootloader. Can i fix that by myself?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Its not a ROM issue, but a Google one, and youre best off reading the last 6 or so pages of the magisk thread, its not just a you thing:

Magisk General Support / Discussion

This is the place for general support and discussion regarding "Public Releases", which includes both stable and beta releases. All information, including troubleshoot guides and notes, are in the Announcement Thread

xdaforums.com
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Hexagono11:
Hola a todos acabo de comprar pixel 2 XL me recomendáis realizar todo el proceso para cambiar a esta ROM?

Tiene desbloqueo facial?

gracias
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
The latest rom update should fix Safetynet issues and allow GPay to work again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Deltafox79:
On my pixel 2xl after upgrade OTA only Safety Net PASS ok but Gpay always recognize device as untrusted.. maybe I need to Flash the latest recovery img also?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] stunna27:
Does anyone know if the issues with now playing are fixed? Or the pause in music when unlocking the phone? Or if restoring your text messages with a clean flash is still broken?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
Sending 'recovery' OKAY Writing 'recovery' FAILED (remote: 'No such partition.') fastboot: error: Command failed

What do I do now, but I want to keep my data and I only read on the PE homepage that I have to repartition the device? Before that I had extracted the boot.img for Magisk with payload_dumper. Then I downloaded the OTA and installed it as normal. Active slot was "a" slot I think ... device has also successfully installed the system. As always, Magisk was gone. Then I patched the boot.img and installed it on the "b" slot in the bootloader with fastboot. After that the device didn't boot anymore and the PE recovery told me that the data was damaged ... now I'm trying to get the thing to boot again.

fastboot flash boot PE_recovery.img on both slots but phone doesn't boot into recovery or something ... only fastboot works!

Anyone here who can help?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
I don't know what went wrong, but it sounds like you need to wipe and start over.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
No, luckily not haha! I got it to work myself. I was so stupid that I did the cumbersome way over the "payload_dumper" instead of booting TWRP (temporarily) and then flashing the Magsik.zip ...

I had to enter the command "fastboot flash boot_a or boot_b twrp.img" and then install PE.zip via "adb sideload xxx.zip" over the current slot before OTA. Then I was able to boot, after it I booted TWRP again and decrypted the data partition ... then I was able to flash Magsik ... boom and I got Magisk back in my system :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
I'm glad you worked it out. I have the twrp zip installed. When I want to update (the same rom), I simply boot into twrp, flash the rom and twrp zip, reboot system, reboot to recovery, flash magisk and reboot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
Back then I often had problems with TWRP and PE, especially when a new OS version via OTA was released (I got a strange flash unsuccesful message or so), so I don't do it that way anymore ... times have changed ...

Nevertheless, thank you!

- Sometimes the more complicated way is the safe way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Today's update includes fixes for media playback bugs experienced by many of you.

Changelog:

• Fix Google Assistant voice match

• Fix music playback bug when turning on screen

• Fixed music playback lag

Thanks for your patience and make sure to let me know if you encounter any more bugs. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
I have a question that's not really related to this rom, but is it possible to format both boot partitions in case both of them somehow were corrupted causing a boot loop? I had a minor issue during a rom installation because I stopped a sideload in TWRP prematurely, causing one boot partition to be corrupted after a reboot (which is fixed now), although the other was fine. I'm sure it's possible, but wanted to know in case something like that were to happen again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
I would like to apologize for not analysing the situation better...

Today's update reverts yesterday's changes due to the cause of several bugs.

With yesterday's update, the alteration of soundtrigger caused the NowPlaying function to not work as intended.

However, with that alteration, it allowed for the playback bug when turning on the screen to not be present.

In other words, I have forced NowPlaying not to work to satisfy the condition for music playback not to lag.

As of the current moment, I am still studying what solution there is to this issue, but in the meantime, if you are annoyed by the playback bug when turning off your screen, kindly disable NowPlaying.

Sorry for the inconvenience, however many new changes have been added to the latest build:

• Reverted SoundTrigger removal, causing lag when unlocking and playing music playback to fix Now Playing and Ok Google Hotword detection

• Audio improvements

• Fixed SEPolicy denials

• Enabled Wifi-Fi STA/AP concurrency

• Enabled LED overlays

• Boost GPU performance

• Battery improvements

• Performance improvements

Thanks for your patience and support. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BoomBucks:
@PixelBoot , you're the best!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] stunna27:
@PixelBoot is the bug with restoring text messages? When I clean flash this ROM my text messages don't restore. But with clean install there is no Google messaging app so maybe that's the problem?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Are you using the non-gapps version? What error, if any, are you getting? What program or method are you using to restore text messages?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kröte:
The instructions and the custom ROM is working just fine.

Actually I made a personal error. And after reinstalling. When turning on The Google pixel 2 xl I get the following notice:

"The boot loader is unlocked an integrity cannot be guaranteed any data stored on the device be available to attackers do not store any sensitive data on the device"

what should I do?

Well I read it's normal to have an unlocked bootloader
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
That is a complete normal behavior. Just ignore that message. If it irks you a lot, you can do a double press the power button to skip it to boot right away.

Congrats and welcome to the freedom of unlocked bootloader ;) Cheers
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TekniqAU:
Hi, curious if I've done something wrong, I just installed "PixelExperience_Plus_taimen-11.0-20210919-1958-OFFICIAL" and the only GAPPS I have are Camera, Chrome, Contacts, Files, Google, Phone, Photos, Play Store, Safety and Settings.

I'm missing standard apps such as Messages, Clock, Calculator, Calendar, and other Google apps I'd assume would be part of a Pixel Experience such as Gmail, Youtube, Play Music, Maps, Drive etc.

Also, OEM unlock under developer options is now greyed out, I assume this has something to do with having an unlocked bootloader?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kröte:
You can simply install the Google apps you're missing from Google play. Custom ROMS can be built with different packages of GAPPS. Some packages of gaps include many Default Google applications while other GApps packages justInclude the bare minimum Google applications.

You can disable developer optionS. And DEselecct allow OEM unlock and deselect allow USB debugging.

The boot loader will always be unlocked with custom ROMS. if you lock the boot loader the operating system will not load and your phone may Get stuck or enter a loop DURING startup.

Yes if ALLOW OEM unlockOption is grayed out it probably means it is already unlocked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TekniqAU:
Thanks, I do like the minimal gapps loadout with this rom, but was surprised with some of the omissions. I don't intend to re-lock the bootloader, just concerned that OEM unlock is greyed out now, when it wasn't before I unlocked the bootloader and flashed a custom rom.

Edit: As an experiment I went back to stock, OEM unlock was also greyed out but with the message "bootloader is already unlocked", whereas on on pixel experience it says "connect to the internet or contact your carrier". I'm guessing this might be a bug, or a by-product of passing safety-net checks :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
Are we able to make purchases with our phone with this ROM I'd like to try this one out.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
What do you mean, make purchase without phone?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
where if i go to the store to make a purchase i can just wave my phone the handy free and it will use Google pay to make the purchase.

*i see i made a mistake in my message sorry about that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
lol I was thinking, making a purchase without your phone is already possible with a credit card lol.

Yes, you can use GPay just fine with this rom. It's been updated to fix previous SafetyNet issues. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nnSlick:
Re: Chase app problem.

Problem fixed by reinstalling the app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
oh thank you so much installing Now :) coming from another rom.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
I would ensure you are using the correct name/pw, and to hide Chase using MagiskHide. Bank apps (and even regular apps) can detect root and may act differently if root isn't hidden.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
ok do i installed it and it says:

Attestation Failed

basicintgrity -

ctsProfile -

evalType BASIc

did i miss something?

it's also saying hat gpay isn't a trusted app on this device
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
You're on latest patch and have magisk hide enabled? Please list any steps you took when setting up / installing
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
I'm on the latest version of Pixel Experience Yes.

wipe device reset to factory

installed twrp temporarily

installed Custom Pixel Experience Rom

installed Magisk

booted into phone

clicked magisk it installed itself it went through the process of re-writing the image

restarted phone.

booted back into device

did a check and it failed.

*side note i tried this option of getting safety net to work.

process worked but it still failed.

edit:

basicintergrity is now a checkmark

cts Profle is still -
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
I typically don't install magisk until after the initial boot / setup of everything, not sure if it makes a difference. I had the current version of PE installed (on PixelDust now) and didn't have any issues passing SafetyNet, so not sure why you are.

MagiskHide is enabled? The rom itself should pass out of the box without you needing to install any additional add-ons.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
i installed it right after i installed the ROM in Recovery. maybe it's because i just have bad luck. i'm not certain. MagiskHide is anabled yes.

i got the attestation message when i used Magisk to check safetynet after i boted up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
Do you recommend a fresh install to see if it'll work or should I just do without? I'd really like to be able to pass safety net.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
I'm still unable to pass Safetynet does anyone else have any recommendations on how to get it working?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
I use the PE without magisk and banking apps etc. isn't an issue as the device shows certified in the play store anyway. If you root, you will probably need the Universal fix released by Kdrag0n. That should fix it up for you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
are you able to use GPay App and add a banking card? I'm unable to. it says my device is NOT certified.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Earlier in the thread (plus mentioned a millionty times in the magisk and google pay threads)

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-11-0-taimen-pixelexperience-aosp-official.4244497/post-85326109
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
I'm still not able to I have it installed that's why I'm looking for a solution to the problem. The attached image is what I get when I try to setup gpay. So I'm not sure what's going on. Also the playstore says it's not certified I'm guessing that's a part of the problem
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
If you bother to follow the link i sent you it shows you how to fix it...it exactly tells you how to fix an uncertified play store, which is why i sent it...

Its not a link to the beginning of this ROM's thread, its a link to the fix within this thread....
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
I'm so sorry i did not realize there was a link there i read the message, but didn't see the link was on Mobile at the time. i appreciate you sending the message again thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Did you get this fixed yet? When I installed the ROM I had no issues with Safetynet passing out of the box. I didn't do anything special; no custom fixes or anything. The only thing I can think of is having a fresh install of the stock rom, then installing PixelDust afterwards (I find PD to work better for me than PE as it has more customization), but that probably doesn't have anything to do with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] spogz876:
I did the suggestion above worked like a charm thank you for following up on that... I really like the originality of PE I'm my only gripe with the custom roma is the Bluetooth connectivity... I'm not sure if there is a fix for it... Also I plan to buy the pixel 6 xl when it releases I've had this phone for like 3+ now it's time for an upgrade
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
That's good news, glad others were able to help you. I'm getting the Pixel 6 Pro as well, since I've had my 2XL ever since. The battery life is just horrid at this point, and the screen has really shown its age. Few more weeks and new phones are finally here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] psal0002:
Hello, I have installed this rom, when I start the mobile it gives me a message that the bootloader is unlocked. My phone is not rooted. My question is, can the bootloader be locked once the ROM is installed or should it still be unlocked?

I have ventured to install this rom without having knowledge and at the moment everything is great, but I have this doubt.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lughnasadh:
Do not lock your bootloader when on a custom rom or you will likely brick your device. You must be completely and fully on stock in order to lock your bootloader without bricking your phone. The message you receive is normal when your bootloader is unlocked. Don't worry about it and just leave your bootloader unlocked (which by the way is needed to install custom roms, etc.).
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] psal0002:
Thank you for your explanation, it has been a great help. As it says, I will leave the bootloader unlocked
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Dev has mentioned elsewhere he may be trying to build an A12 ROM

But as always never ask for an ETA...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cimbajunior:
PixelBuilds - Browse /taimen/android-12.0.0/pe-twelve at SourceForge.net

Latest Android builds from PixelBoot.

sourceforge.net

Did anyone manage to boot this? Keeps bootlooping for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Please list what steps you took prior to installing. I hope you're aware you're installing an alpha build...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cimbajunior:
I know its alpha,dont worry.

I flash like every other rom.

1.format data

2.sideload zip in twrp

Maybe dev will see this . I doubt he would upload it if it can't boot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
Android 12 PE doesn't boot. It's still being tested. Don't use until Dev confirmed on thread or risk trying at own risk