yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tekhtime:
Anyone know if it's possible to enable basic eSim support somehow, or is it a hardware limitation?

Liking the ROM, very smooth and haven't encountered any bugs so far, thanks PixelBoot!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Also @PixelBoot

I have to apologise as our buildings wifi system had a realyl weird issue and completely died yesterday, and fixed today

So issue was not with ROM, though i wasnt easily able to tell as the issue didnt arise on my fallback ROM..strange,but true

In other news, i have a Google account back end problem Google are looking into, the symptoms being RCS wont enable and my Google pay is totally dead. Google is currently working on it.

Having a great end of week here :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RandomPRSN:
Has anyone been able to get Viper4Android to work fully with this ROM?

I have it working but if I open Spotify or sometimes even unlock my phone it just stops working.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
If youre trying to use the one from the "official" team dewiit Viper4Android thread (the mob that try and monetize what was always free in V4A before they skulked into town) youre probably in for a world of pain...i tried their app recently and it was a POS and didnt work...

Try this one, ive been using this since coming to 11 in the beginning, works for everything i use it for, i have no idea of Spotify, i cant waste bandwidth here on streaming :)

ViperFX_Android11.zip | by munchy_cool for Utilities

Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

androidfilehost.com

Install via magisk manager and reboot, grant root when prompted on reboot
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RandomPRSN:
@73sydney thanks for that! I seems to be working much better but still whenever i unlock my phone it kicks V4A off.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
no worries, but i have no experience of the issue youre still having sorry
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tekhtime:
Just discovered a bug, when playing media and then locking/unlocking the device, the playback stops briefly and then resumes. In some cases it completely stops playback.

When enabling Face unlock it's unusable, as it completely stops playback from the lockscreen.

Also, the lockscreen becomes incredibly laggy when pressing the power button with media playing in the background. (Edit: It seems it's just laggy in general)

I've only tested this with Spotify, but it may persist with other apps also.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RandomPRSN:
I had been thinking that my error was caused by Viper4Android, but now that I dirty flashed the ROM again it seems like i'm getting the same error.

Can also confirm the error with Spotify and the lockscreen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tekhtime:
A few more bugs/issues I have noticed with build 24/05:

- Active edge sensitivity doesn't seem to work, even when adjusting. It triggers with the slightest of touches.

- Styles & wallpaper app crashes when applying a wallpaper.

- Media playback stopping on lockscreen (mentioned here)

- Battery drainage seems to be much quicker, compared to stock rom, but that depends on many factors.

I will update this post when I encounter more bugs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
This ROM can be considered unmaintained at this point.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
According to who?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
Severe bugs keep pilling up for months and the maintainer has been unwilling to fix them or even show up at all. Isn't that the definition of "unmaintained"?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
He might not post here, but new builds appear on the download site...with some changelogs

At very least i would expect you to have (tried to) PM him to confirm he's abandoned it before making any claims....

Not to mention im running it as a daily...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] livsey:
Hello. Found this problem. The audio quality on bluetooth is worse than on the drain! I go into the bluetooth setup and see that the aptx codec is not supported by my headphones, although the headphones support this codec and sounded louder on the drain !! Can anyone come across this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflbret:
I would like an answer to this, as well, please.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] SlowPx:
Same bug has been giving me headaches.

If you unlock your phone while media is playing and screen is off, music will cut off for several seconds then starts playing again. I am not sure if it is related but also streaming apps stutter randomly when screen is off.

Tested with spotify and youtube so far but i will look into it. I did not have a chance to create logcat but will do if needed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pablo9023:
Disable "Now Playing"
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflbret:
Thanks for the great tut, but "adb wipe data" returned an error of "adb.exe: unknown command wipe". So, I just skipped it because I didn't know what else to do.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
At that point you can just do a factory reset/wipe via TWRP

Update that post: https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-11-0-taimen-pixelexperience-aosp-official.4244497/post-84676505
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] SlowPx:
oh i will try but is there any other way? I changed back from havocos because of how now playing looks on that rom.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pablo9023:
Ask the developer to fix it... Previously, a similar problem also occurred on other ROMs

By the way, a similar problem is now observed on DotOS
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflbret:
Just an FYI, and I'm not blaming the ROM for this (I don't know what the fault is, but I personally am leaning away from the ROM for blame), getting this on Google Fi is a huge pain in the ass, and something I haven't accomplished yet.

No one answered by question about esim. So, I went ahead and ordered a sim from Google. Wifi calling worked fine, but when using the sim it just would not make or receive calls or texts. I spent about two hours in a chat window with a Google tech last night, and he couldn't figure it out. So, they kicked me up to their next level support and I'm waiting to hear back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tekhtime:
Not to be that guy, but when does the ROM usually get updated?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Probably when he has spare time (like every other dev), im also guessing he also often waits on upstream changes in the PE base

Anyone looking for a ROM with more frequent updates or nightlies level updates might be best served by the LinageOS 18.1 thread. LineageOS has always been the only ROM with those kind of update schedules

Its also a good opportunity, while waiting, to explore other ROM's...for instance i just flashed the latest build of BlissROM, which also isnt frequently updated...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
As I said above this ROM has been abandoned. As a replacement I am using ProtonAOSP and I am fairly happy with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Stop spreading rumours, have you as i suggested tried contacting the dev...No

Let us know when you do....
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ninjasumit:
June update is out. Avoid posting misleading comments on the forum.

Google Pixel 2 XL (taimen) - Pixel Experience

Google Pixel 2 XL (taimen) - Pixel Experience

download.pixelexperience.org
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RandomPRSN:
Can anyone confirm if the Spotify audio issue is fixed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
This is the only commit that was made specific to this model in months: https://github.com/PixelExperience-...mmit/1972d774e2953cd2b859f18cc1d495e7e668307f

The rest of changes reflected on that link you posted are about PixelExperience in general and not this model. (Automatic merge of monthly security patch, etc)

Severe bugs like the audio issue or blinking screen are still not solved because the ROM is unmaintained even if new builds are being generated automatically by the PixelExperience team.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ninjasumit:
First of all, I don't think you understand the word "severe". The audio breaking issue on Bluetooth can be fixed by disabling the "Now playing" feature. And there is no "blinking screen" issue on this ROM. These bugs are casual at best and not "severe". Not sure where you found a perfect ROM with zero bugs, but I guess going by your logic all the ROMs are "unmaintained" and you should go and comment the same in each and every thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
As far as I remember the first time I called the playback bug severe (a few pages back) there was no workaround known. Playback with screen locked was completely unreliable to the point where it would consistently stop after a few minutes (this is my own experience using Google Podcasts). Not being able to listen to music is pretty severe in my opinion but disagreement is possible. And it seems it's not fixed yet.

I said the ROM is unmaintained because the developer is AWOL for two months now. Not because bugs exist, but because the maintainer is not here to even acknowledge them. Software with "zero bugs" does not exist and I did not claim anything like that.

I am currently using ProtonAOSP which had a few problems (most notably safetynet not passing) but the developer acknowledged them (off-forum, though) and fixed them in a matter of weeks. It's not the non-existence of bugs or the speed in which those bugs are solved what matters, but the fact that the developer... exists. And no, I'm not going to bother the developer in private because he has a right to his private life and time and if he does not show here it's because he's got more important things to do.

This seems a debate about semantics now, so I'm leaving it here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
If youre not using it, please stop coming here to spread FUD
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] $olerL:
Does the Now Playing feature work correctly now? :) I'm curious as I'm switching from stock to PE+ after 3 years, since updates are a thing of the past for my Pixel 2 XL now... And I really like that feature.

Also, to anyone else... Do the quick settings icons have the same spacing as stock? I'm testing the latest PixelExperience Plus on a OnePlus3, and just the quick settings shade looks really off to me. Otherwise, I haven't found any faults... Attached file with a comparison. OP3 PE+ 11 (left) vs Pixel 2XL stock 11 (right). Ignoring simple differences like build num, SIM error, and alarm... Don't they look too squashed on the OP3?

Thanks all :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Ive never heard icon spacing as a quibble before...so thats new :)

First world ROM problems :)

The 2 devices have different sized screens, for starters...

Heres my PE+ screen (same width as one of your screens above) for your perusal and harsh judgement

Please note: i do not take notice of frivolous (to me) features like now playing, as my device is often in a bag pocket and i drive everything via my wearables
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] $olerL:
Haha, not harsh at all! Just curious in fact! :) Spacing was never gonna be a deal breaker! (Nor is the Now Playing feature)... But I'm a graphic designer, and that sort of oversight (when everything else is so good) annoys me. Yours looks fine though! So my curiosity has been sated :) Thank you!

With regards to Now Playing, if anyone can let me know if it works as expected on the latest update, I would appreciate it :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Lol, i was waiting for you to notice the clock and carrier name are not in line :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fdgd1998:
Now Playing feature works as expected on the lastest update. But, when music is being played and you unlock or turn the screen on with the feature enabled, there's a small cut on the music. Some say that disabling Now Playing solves it, but I didn't try that by myself.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflbret:
What is the "preferred"/best practice method for upgrading from build to build...or do I have to completely wipe the phone each time?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
The ROM has a built in update function, and i assume you can also manually dirty flash
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflbret:
I'm unable to find this built in update function.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
If you think about it logically, its pretty obvious where to start looking :)

Settings -> System -> Advanced -> System Update
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflbret:
Yeah, I had found it. It just seemed too good to be true at first, a custom rom being able to be put in the system update hopper. That's pretty awesome.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ironjon:
Yeah Pixel Experience it´s too good to be true :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Febag92:
I use TWRP and Magisk. So I usually install the update on TWRP, restart to bootloader, load TWRP image using fastboot boot, install TWRP again and Magisk again, wipe cache and reboot to system.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pables123:
how to root this rom? i cant get the boot image can someone teach me?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] irmas5:
Just flash magisk.zip in recovery
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fdgd1998:
Download the lastest Magisk APK from its official Github and then change the file extension to .zip and it will automatically become a flashable package.

Then, download the lastest img of TWRP and boot it temporarily in order to flash the zip file.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pables123:
Thank you got it working guys
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] stunna27:
any reason why this won't restore my text messages? Kind of a deal-breaker for me. When on back up says it's a "pixel 5" is that why? This rom doesn't come with google messenger as part of the gapps so I'm guessing thats why i cant restore my messages as I have to download it from the app store.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pables123:
mine too
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Luciferr_Dark:
The Unlimited Backup feature of Google Photos

Is it Working?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
What program did you use to backup / restore messages with? I don't have any issue with restoring; I typically use the Gapps version, but even when I dont have Google's default messaging app, it's been fine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflbret:
There is something broken with the text message program in the June build. It corrects itself in the install process, but not until after the point where text messages are usually restored. I poked and prodded looking for a workaround, but I just didn't find one. So, this is what I did...

I reflashed with the May build. I allowed all the restore processed to complete, which they did successfully. Then, I did a system upgrade to the June build. I've been running like this for a couple of weeks or so, and I can't recall having any problems at all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PieOfJustice:
I was pulling my hair out trying to extract the img file from the BIN files. That is so much easier! Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dew912:
How do I get Google Pay to work?

Cards are added and no error messages - just doesn't work at credit card terminals.

Thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Basics #1

Is MagiskHide turned on and are you passing SafetyNet?

Basics #2

Does Google Play Store say certified?

Google Play -> Settings -> About -> Last line

If not:

Airplane mode on

Wipe data for Google Play Store & Google Play Services,

Reboot

Airplane mode off

Wait 5 minutes

Check Google Play Store status again
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BlakeDC:
Did you by chance figure this out? I'm in the same boat. I'm probably going to revert to stock today bc I won't be at home and somebody might need to call me or even text. Fi is only working on WiFi and I went through a bunch of steps with support with no result and I doubt it's their fault.

If you found a rom that works with fi, please let me know. I want security updates but I feel like a working phone is a better turnout.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Deltafox79:
@PixelBoot

How to enable the battery percentage left in the top bar? On pixel 2 xl it seems not to work the option is enabled but no % is present on top bar... any info?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] yymin1022:
That menu is for LED Light.

You can enable Battery Percentage with Setting>System>StatusBar menu.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] yymin1022:
Did NowPlaying related Music Playing Problem has been fixed on 210715 build? I love NowPlaying feature but I've disabled because of music playing problem.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Deltafox79:
many tks for the info...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] whoadood:
This ROM is unmaintained - you will receive updates from the PixelExperience team such as security patches, but device-specific bugs like that one won't be fixed anymore.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
You've been asked before not to spread misinformation....

When you create a ROM then you can make statements about its status...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] msshaikh1717:
I tried Lineage and now this.... Both rom are great. I donno about others but this rom didn't had default messaging and Alarm app. Hope I flashed the rom correctly. Can anyone confirm me on this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RetroTech07:
Some roms don't come with a lot of Google's stock apps, such as clock, YouTube etc. You'll just have to download them on your own.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] KC69:
In features it says FM radio is working. Is this correct for P2XL? Or just a generic for other pixels?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
Pixel 2XL doesnt have FM Radio......
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vellanifederico:
Hi everyone,

I'm interested in flashing this ROM on my 2 XL.

I apologize for my ignorance.

Is it necessary to unlock bootloader to flash this ROM? Maybe launching custom recovery temporary using adb commands. I would like to use GPay without using Magisk and I think I understand that this issue is caused by bootloader unlocked.

If I can avoid unlocking bootloader, would be possible updating system to next PE versions without a custom recovery installed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
Custom ROM needs bootloader to be unlocked. And under no case should you lock the bootloader after flashing a custom ROM.

The case of GPay is with safety Net these days. Custom ROMs that are taking care of that by faking device fingerprints / model names etc are doing fine with Gpay and other banking apps. PE was ok when i tried few months back but havent flashed PE for a while. But pretty much all ROMs like Arrow, Proton, PD have Gpay working and this should too.

Use temp(fastboot boot ) custom recovery for flashing updates. never flash twrp zip as it's not compatible with 2xl
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tekhtime:
Anyone having issues with photos download to device in Google Photos not working with third party apps?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] palimatix:
One possibility is downloading pic through Google Photos is adding .bin extension to your photos which is why other apps cant operate a bin file. You can search further on Google for workarounds if that's the case.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tekhtime:
I've checked all the files, and they end with '.jpg', no mention of '.bin' anywhere.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dlb4all:
ok i just had a god awefull exprience of updating latest build from the rom itself . one piece of advice :

choose a version and stick to it . cause i ended up reformating the whole phone and losing your data

is never fun . and im also a very exprienced user with a lot of years and multiple devices under my belt .

i still dont know what caused my problem tho . might be the patched ramdisk or weird buggs in twrp

and magsik but what ever it was caused me a lotta pain . so be carefull
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 73sydney:
i dont think its fair to put the blame on the ROM with absolutely no details of whatever issue you have had

From the few crumbs it sounds you ended up with some sort of bootloop or failure to boot, which is probably boot image (you could have extracted the original boot img and flashed that or tried to put the device in safe mode to take magisk out of the equation) or TWRP related....did you actually use the updater in the ROM?, or do you have TWRP permanently flashed on the device? (most of us dont because of known issues with bootloops, most of fastboot TWRP when needed)

I had to wipe and start over on a ROM i was testing the other day, ive probably done it half a dozen times this year testing...its usually a boot image issue or ongoing bugs in TWRP.

The other day i flashed a ROM, and it had a spontaneous reboot issue. So i decided to flash back to ABC, did the usual wipes i do on any ROM install, deleted the /sdcard/Android folder and flashed ABC, did the factory reset, and rebooted to find that not only wouldnt it boot, but that /data was inaccessible (no /sdcard either of course). Bit of a brown trouser moment, because even though id done a Migrate backup, in my rush to test the new ROM, id forgotten to transfer it off the sdcard to PC, and my previous backup was a week old. Luckily flashing back to the test ROM and booting it worked and i was able to again access my sdcard and transfer the Migrate backup off it.

Then i wiped again and installed ABC the exact same way i had earlier, and no issues...go figure. Its not an exact science.

The main point of my post is, backups folks....

I use Migrate, which is free and gets used weekly to switch between ROM's

Its thread is here: https://xdaforums.com/t/app-root-5-0-1st-nov-2020-migrate-custom-rom-migration-tool.3862763/

And how i personally use it to make life easy is here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-root-5-...stom-rom-migration-tool.3862763/post-85209583

I just make sure i always take a Migrate backup before i flash a ROM, and backup anything else on /sdcard, i love every time - most of the time i even remember to transfer the backups off the device :)