yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] v1ks:
I am on DU 14.7 and tried to flash PE+ 11....but little stuck....i followed the steps on the website....

so i downloaded the latest PE+ 11, and recovery file.

Rebooted the device into bootloader

flashed the temp recovery >>

Factory rest the data as suggested,

then performed ADB Sideload xxx.zip and it said "finding update package"...."installing update".

but it didnt show any progress, then after about later it went to the Pixel Recovery screen so i rebooted the phone.

The phone rebooted but its showing the DU14.7 boot animation and stuck on this screen, so i tried the above flashing steps again and now its stuck at "finding update package"...."installing update".

did another force reboot after waiting ages and then when i go back to recovery it says" E: Failed to bind mount /mnt/staging/emulated/media/0 to storage /storage/emulated: No such file or directory".

i guess im missing a step or doing something wrong....or do i need to go back to stock google and then start again?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] amandeepparmar:
Backup all your files and do a clean A11 December Update install. When you try normal things, they end up with normal results. Stick to the basics. All the best!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Sam2050:
Any one know how to get call recorder in pixel experience rom if then please let me know it's really useful.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Try Axet's Call Recorder, in the Magisk Repo or from here: https://github.com/di72nn/callrecorder-axet

Ive used it for a while
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
fwiw i tried the prescribed way and it failed, i wasnt entirely surprised, so i went back to the way i flash most ROMs i test, adjusted (simplified) for this ROM, which includes G-Apps

I wouldnt use their recovery

The following assumes you have the platform tools, TWRP and the ROM, and magisk in the same folder OR you have the platform tools in your PATH....

Note: the latest magisk is only listed and downloadable as an .apk, but you can rename it to a .zip file and still flash via (temporary) TWRP. This is still the fastest and least onerous way to install magisk...unless you really want to extract a boot.img from the ROM (theres a Windows 64bit tool in my sig for doing this if you want to go down that path) and move it to the device, patch it with Magisk Manager, then move the patched img back to PC and flash it via fastboot. Personally i find that way too much work.

1) backup anything you love/need on internal storage (not joking)

2) enable usb debugging via developer options

All following commands at command prompt (except where noted (IN TWRP) buttons are used) in platform tools folder OR from folder with ROM etc and platform tools in your 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..

Note 2: any xxxxx in a filename is a mask for the version, as they often change...dont copy that part of the command if you copy to terminal....copy the part before the xxx and then hit TAB (windows) to autocomplete the filename, and add any remaining commands after if needed

5) fastboot boot twrp-xxxxx.img

6) (In TWRP) enable sideload: Advanced -> ADB Sideload, then Swipe

7) adb sideload PixelExperience_xxxxx.zip

8) (In TWRP) Factory reset: Wipe, then Swipe

9) (In TWRP) Reboot to System: 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) (In TWRP) enable sideload: Advanced -> ADB Sideload, then Swipe

4) adb sideload magisk-xxxxxxx.zip

5) (In TWRP) Reboot to System: Reboot -> System
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ninjasumit:
You can simply watch a youtube video to get an idea. The plus edition gives you some customization options while the regular edition is vanilla AOSP just like the stock ROM. Few examples of features on the plus edition are status bar customizations and per app network isolation.

For a detailed comparison you can watch this:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ninjasumit:
Is it really necessary to format the internal storage? Wiping only system, data, cache/Dalvik will not suffice?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Thats the strict way that can avoid some issues

You can try wiping system/data/cache and then just delete the Android folder on the sdcard: /sdcard/Android

i do this myself, but generally my OP's for ROMS will use the strict version of wiping userdata

I generally keep my steps (when i post them) in line with those OP's, so i dont confuse people in ROM devs threads :)

Plus its always good to have a backup of whats on the sdcard :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MartinN6:
no and yes - I don´t wipe internal storage - I just wipe data and cache/Dalvik.

my "pixelexperience.zip" is in the internal storage so TWRP can pic it up to intall it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] lil_michelle:
Just clean flashed the plus edition, before I had standard. Very happy with it great extra features and the provided recovery works well for me cause I have lots of issues with twrp and flashing magisk on my phone. Big kudos for this rom I love it. First time I've had a rom on my pixel 2xl in two years. So so happy 😁
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Sam2050:
Thank you very much it's really helpful
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
You need to unlock the bootloader to install this ROM. Can the bootloader be locked again once the ROM is installed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MartinN6:
NEVER lock the bootloader of a device as long as you use a custom rom!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
I am concerned about the security of my device. If I'm not wrong, leaving the bootloader unlocked means anybody with physical access can get to my data. What can break if I lock the bootloader?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lughnasadh:
You will brick your phone and the only thing it will be good for is a paperweight. DO NOT relock your bootloader unless you are fully and completely stock.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] lil_michelle:
I'm using the latest March edition plus version and I have active edge and options to change function of squeeze.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Green-Bot:
Locking the bootloader should make our phone locked to current ROM and we just can't update it to any new version or different ROM unless bootloader is unlocked??? curiosity question :unsure:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
Locking the bootloader means, the bootloader essentially will allow only the ROM manufactured bby OEM to boot to safeguard the integrity of OS in mobile. If you lock on custom ROM, you will basically end in bootloop.

Lunarixus had some method for his ROMs wherein he changed/updated the keys to be accepted and locked but that is very specfic to that dev's ROM only.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
When Ambient Display is off, when I press the power button to turn the display on it blinks white for a split second before the regular "fade-in" animation starts. Anyone sees this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
A video explains it better:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Sam2050:
It's not record the call in my device ,I wanted to record the call any other options please help any one and please suggest me how to record call in pixel experience.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Sam2050:
Is there any way we can flash OnePlus call system call recorder app in pixel devices??
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Ive literally been using this for eons, its currently on and enabled on my phone using this exact ROM

It works, its worked on every ROM ive ever flashed and tested

Check you have it installed, and have rebooted after install (as for any magisk module), and setup and enabled properly
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Sam2050:
Is there any way we can flash OnePlus call system call recorder app in pixel devices??

Now I understand the problem i only install the app apk it should be flash through magisk and my phone is not rooted, so am i right on this part please reply thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Requires root (magisk), and is a magisk module....

It tells you this in the installation instructions at the link i posted

GitHub - di72nn/callrecorder-axet: Magisk module for installing axet's Call Recorder app

Magisk module for installing axet's Call Recorder app - di72nn/callrecorder-axet

github.com
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
Really nobody is seeing this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] irmas5:
On your phone i can see. but on my everything ok. i see some blink but not like on yours.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
It also happens when Ambient Display is on. But instead of flashing when I turn on the screen, it flashes when I turn it off, just before the Ambient Display turns on.

Since it happens constantly I'm wondering if there may be several hardware revisions of the display or something weird like that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
PixelExperience - OFFICIAL | Android 11

PixelExperience (Plus Edition) - OFFICIAL | Android 11

Updated: 01/04/'21

Links

:

Walleye [1.07GB] | Plus Edition [1.07GB]

Taimen [1.07GB] | Plus Edition [1.07GB]

️Telegram Group

Changelog

:

Fixed Screen Attention
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jlokos:
I updated using rom updater. It shows April 1 build but March security updates. Is that what it is supposed to be?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joemommasfat:
Does anyone know how to activate a Google Fi eSIM with this ROM?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ninjasumit:
Yes. This is not a security update. Its just a bug fix release.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deepakdavidster@gmail.com:
I flashed it from proton ROM, proton is stable and no additional features and similar to stock.

This ROM has more features than proton.

The kernel minimum frequency is around 1.4Ghz I am not sure why the kernel is set to higher frequency.

Battery life seems to be descent.

I have not seen any major issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
Came from Proton AOSP ...

For the Plus-Version: Please add VoWifi btw Wifi Calling and the deep red icon shape from the OnePlus-Series into the notification bar (like in the old ROM's or in Proton AOSP). Special thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] KiranGadge911:
How do I change the Google Photos backup setting from Original to High quality? since uploading on Original quality is taking up Google Drive space
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kronflux:
While I know it's not officially "supported" I'm having an issue with ElementalX 4.10 using PixelExperience, which is causing a boot lock.

According to the developer:

Could we get a new build? I would assume the latest AOSP has these graphics drivers, but if not, can we have them added to PixelExperience?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pablo9023:
delete this file:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deepakdavidster@gmail.com:
Hi Pixel Experience team,

Can battery charge limit be added to feature list?

This can prolong the battery life, since most of them will be using a 3 year old phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] KiranGadge911:
Thank you so much Pablo 🙌🙌
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] knn130:
Does this rom have the feature that allows to select text from recents screen?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MartinN6:
Yes!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] knn130:
Awesome. Im considering switching from PD to PE just because of this. Does any1 know the steps to do this without losing my data in internal storage?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] yayakuya:
boot into twrp, wipe dalvik & data, flash Rom, flash twrp.zip...

reboot recovery, flash twrp.zip, flash magisk if needed, reboot system.

i always keep current system (no wipe it) from current active slot to avoid boot failure on new flashed Rom.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] knn130:
Thank you very much. 1 thing tho. Doesnt flashing twrp onto a11 cause bootloop
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] yayakuya:
nope... i never get back to A10 & always do that while switching any A11 ROMs.

use twrp 3.5 that support for A11, don't use old 3.3
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] knn130:
So i installed PE. AMAZING rom so far. Just enough customization and unreal battery life. I took it off charging at 630 am from 100% and at 6pm its on 52% with moderate/heavy usage. Amazing. Kudos to the devs. As far as twrp goes, im not a very experienced user and ive lost all my data once so i didnt risk it. I guess i can just fastboot it whenever i need it. Thank you for your tips 😃
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mrroks:
does this rom has active edge and ability to disable right swipe completely of system gesture like evolution x?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] knn130:
Yes and yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RedP90D:
I have issues with twrp so i follow a work around that takes a little longer but works great.

follow the steps on this link. it works like a charm every time

How to Flash a Custom ROM without TWRP Recovery

In this tutorial, we will show you how to flash Custom ROM without usng TWRP Recovery. We would be using Fastboot Commands and in some cases, Python.

www.droidwin.com
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RedP90D:
SKValex call recorder is best.

[Android 4.0+] Call Recorder - SKVALEX, record phone calls from the phone line

Call Recorder - SKVALEX version: 3.6.6 Last update of the app in this post: 14.01.2024 Download Purchase via website: https://callrecorder.skvalex.com/purchase Description: Call Recorder - SKVALEX is intended for automatic call recording. The...

xdaforums.com

after install, allow super user access. then go into the hamburger menu and go to settings, recording and choose standard api in recording method option. then go to standard api menu and click on audio source and choose voice call uplink and downlink option.

this will allow call recording using speakerphone, on ear, headphones and bluetooth.

these are the settings for my pixel 2xl
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
fwiw, i have the opposite experience, Axets Call recorder records perfectly

When testing Skvalex on Proton just now (and i used to use it on my Note 4 for years) it failed to record anything at all, no matter the settings

Go figure....i dont even mind that while i have a paid license for Skvalex, Axets the one that works and its free.... :)

Maybe ill revisit next time i test PE
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RedP90D:
quite a few issues i am running into.

signal video calls drop after 9 minutes

titanium backup gets stuck at 54% every time

apps lock up constantly

I moved from pixeldust that had no issues and wiped everything before flashing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
Another issue I have (besides the random white flash when I turn the screen on/off) is that the phone freezes after a few minutes of being charged while it's turned off to the point where you have to reset it pressing all the buttons.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ninjasumit:
Are you on the 16th April build?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] MartinN6:
@PixelBoot

Thank you very much for the update of this excellent ROM!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
I was not, but now I am and weird things happen anyway.

For example whilst it was charging I pressed the power button and the battery percent stayed on the screen and there was no way to hide it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Febag92:
I updated to the latest build directly from the phone and the bootanimation is back to Android's default animation, everything else is ok.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] lyzqs:
there's a little problem

When I wake up the screen, the media will pause for a while
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] yayakuya:
you can put bootanimation.zip or bootanimation-dark.zip (for dark theme) into /system/product/media/*here
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
Not only that: since the last update, after a while of playing something in Google Podcasts, it starts pausing and resuming constantly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
Bluetooth volume is also "broken". Sometimes, almost all of the volume bar is 100% volume, then the last notches control the volume a little bit (there are only like 3 different volume settings). Gets fixed by disconnecting and connecting again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Febag92:
In Android Auto it will play some seconds on the device instead of the car when I wake the screen.

Yes, that's what I did, I tough it was a problem with the room but apparently it's the new default? Thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pablo9023:
maybe the problem is "Now playing"

Is this feature active?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] yayakuya:
idk idea if it's source issue but the latest (4/16) EvoX had that too...

the old android text remind me to my android cupcakes 😋
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] harihacker:
Folks, I have been away from ROM flashing world for a few years now and my 2XL needs some ROM love now that the updates from Google are done. I know how to unlock my bootloader and boot from TWRP (3.5). But beyond that, could someone please provide next steps? I understand I would need to do a factory reset and flash the rom. But why does it include a recovery file? Could someone please provide the steps?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] irmas5:
What i doing: reboot bootloader, fastboot twrp.img, format data, adb sideload rom, reboot to system, setup if need, reboot to bootloader, fastboot twrp.img, flash twrp.zip, reboot recovery, flash magisk.zip, if you need. That's it. working.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] harihacker:
Thanks Mate. That helps. I don't need the root. Just the rom would be all i need. So, i don't need to flash their recovery file, i guess.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] lyzqs:
Thanks,that helps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] harihacker:
Thanks to the thread, I did manage to install PE without any root and am all set. The ADB install was not working for me when booted from TWRP. So, ended up enabling MTP and copied the ROM to SD and then install it like we used to do in the past and that worked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] trogper:
I have been out of ROM/modding scene for a while (since getting P2XL). Now I'm considering whether to get P4XL (sadly no fingerprint) or get back to flashing. Are updates still done via reflashing the whole rom via recovery?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Green-Bot:
Just curious to know why the kernel is changed from Xenial v5 to UnicornBlood? I heard Xenial v6 was also available, so why changed the kernel completely? Any reviews of this new kernel, from end users' perspective? Appreciate any responses!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Xenial v6 gave me many issues.

Random reboots is a highlight from all of them.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] knn130:
Heeelp. After latest update mobile data doesnt work at all 😞
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] :
What about this: https://xdaforums.com/t/kernel-11-0-0-sultan-kernel-plus-april-24-2021.4263747/
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tecsironman:
No cell data. I'm on verizon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Update coming shortly fixing mobile data issues and others.

Did not realise that updated vendor was incomplete...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] harihacker:
It came through today morning and I flashed it. Gave me the above listed issue. Flashed back the 04/16 and am okay. No need to wipe. Temp fix for anyone who accidentally installed incomplete vendor 04/23 build.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Update is out fixing all mobile data issues and all sorts.

Sorry for not being aware of this tomorrow, hope it helps you out!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BoomBucks:
For the past three years, I've avoided custom ROMs and heavy mods. My Pixel 2 XL was in desperate need of some TLC.

During the three days I tried (and failed) to make Lineage 18.1 work with all Gapps (tried MindTheGapps, BitGapps, and NikGapps) while retaining all Pixel features, I pulled out a lot of my hair. I got as close as I could yesterday morning, but the text selector in Recents was broken.

Last night, as I was about to give up and flash stock, I remembered reading somewhere that Pixel Experience was a decent alternative to LOS, but that it had pausing issues with audio on lock screen. Because of the mention of a bug, I never gave it much thought. I'm happy I looked into it!

I attempted to get Mobile Data to work last night, but I went to bed with the feeling that someone was working on a solution. When I awoke this morning, the new build was already up! I'm blown away by how smooth, clean, and authentically Pixel (not Pixel-ish!) the whole Experience is!

PLUS, I'm starting to see some toggles for Pixel 5 features! That's fantastic!

@PixelBoot and the Pixel Experience team deserve a huge thank you! I finally have a phone to get excited about!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] harihacker:
Update installed and all looks good. Thanks you very much for all the hard work that went in. Really enjoying the experience.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Hey folks, new member to the forums but have been following this thread for a bit. I wanted to post about a few bugs I've come across that are a bit annoying to deal with.

One bug has already been mentioned, which is music pausing when waking the phone up from sleep or unlocking the phone. Someone suggested turning off the "Now playing" feature, which worked momentarily but soon after the music would still pause. This really shouldn't affect music though, as I've always had this on without issues in the past.

The other bug I've come across is gestures. I have Active Edge turned off, but after a short while (usually several minutes), pressing the sides of the phone still results in the feeling that Active Edge hasn't been fully disabled. I was able to unintentionally take a few screenshots squeezing the sides of my phone which shouldn't be happening. I will usually get a crash report that SystemUI has stopped if pressed multiple times.

Anyone else experiencing the Active Edge bug?

Even though GApps are included, was wondering why I have to manually download system apps such as gmail, calendar, drive, etc?

Safetynet fails on this new build of PE :(

Hopefully these bugs get patched soon as I enjoy this rom. :)