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[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] STJ ANONYMOUS !:
Hey brother, I had the same situation a few months ago. My device - Redmi 6 (Cereus).

So, I was trying to install TWRP in Redmi 6 and then after trying many times TWRP successfully got installed. But when I tried to boot the device, It stuck in bootloop (Going to fastboot and again booting...). So, the answer is that you first boot into fastboot mode of your device and then download the fastboot Rom of your device, (link of fastboot rom of your device - https://xiaomifirmware.com/download/18010/ ) . Then go to your PC and then extrac

the fastboot file, then connect your phone to pc and go to fastboot mode then open the extracted folder and then click on flash-all (The batch file) and then a new command window will open automatically and flashing process will start. After it's done your phone will reboot automatically. For reference, go ahead. Best of luck!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] user-001:
Check in the guides section for mi a2 lite. Do a little search before asking. This one
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] hachi_eight:
i fixed it, i opened the back of the phone and managed to fix the power button, and used the combo to get to fastboot mode, and reinstalled the stock OS. so, now I fixed it!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] tjnis:
I am having same issue. What did you do fix the power button?
[Networking] mradlmaier:
Hello,

I have found that the How-To at http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Modem_With_Linux works for me with my Trinity and Linux openSUSE 11 KDE 4.0 nicely too. I am writing this now through my trinity on my labtop.:D

It`s as easy as the writer claims :D

Thanks,

Michael
[Realme 8 Pro] StratOS_HTC:
UI Version: RMX3081_11.A.44

Security

• Integrates the October and November 2021 Android security patches.

System

• Improves system stability and performance.
[Realme 8 Pro] StratOS_HTC:
View attachment 5469995

View attachment 5469997

Changelog : https://gauss-componentotacostmanua...df25ec4fb49c39f27d03f23442243.html?logoType=1
[Realme 8 Pro] StratOS_HTC:
Damn for every update I have collected trafic packages via vpn sniff. But since HTTPS was used pcap didn't also decode/include the ssl trafic and I cannot get the update file (*.ozip) from it.

Since I don't have a rooted phone I cannot get the update package from system app com.oppo.ota.

Access is denied.
[Realme 8 Pro] mArIuS%:
What's your location? I'm in Romania (Europe) and i'm stuck with RMX3081_11_A.41 23.08.2021, is there any way to push this update, install it manually?
[Realme 8 Pro] StratOS_HTC:
Use vpn from poland or use manually component updates : https://xdaforums.com/t/solved-ota-...rsion-to-last-possible-fixed-finally.4368411/
[Realme 8 Pro] mArIuS%:
Smart move with using Poland vpn, it worked, i got an instant update to RMX3081_11_A.43. Tank you very much for helping me and for your all informations about our device.

Just tried on Germany vpn an i got RMX3081_11_A.44, it's a good thing we can update with this trick.
[Realme 8 Pro] StratOS_HTC:
Or manual flash by zip (MSM in EDL) :

https://fileload.coloros.com/504201RMX3081export_11_A.44_2021110921110000.zip (IN)

https://fileload.coloros.com/504200RMX3081GDPR_11_A.44_2021110921090000.zip (EU)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] fastfed:
Since day 1 I scratched the stock front plastic screen protector.

I'm afraid to peel it now, lol until I get a replacement. I see so many on ebay and amazon, is there a good one out there?

Cannot believe I'm going to say this but,,, I don't care if its plastic, actually I might prefer it now

Also a film over the hinge would be great too
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] clairelara:
The stock screen protector quality is not good and it scratches often. So I bought full body liquid screen protection from Gadgetshieldz and the quality is good as I expected. Also, they mentioned it is a self-healing protector which interests me to buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] fastfed:
do you have a link to that? also

do you have a link to that? also i just looked it says it will take 20-25 business days to get to me, thats insane
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr. Orange 645:
In my opinion this is the best screen protector for the outer screen.

Whitestone Dome EZ Galaxy Z Fold 3 Glass Screen Protector [Dome Glass EZ] Full Coverage Tempered Glass Shield [Easy Install] by Whitestone for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 - Two Pack https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09C21G...abc_GQT9M7RQMPV5Y445MSKA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] clairelara:
Yes, if you go with standard delivery it would take 20 days but If you go with DHL delivery in which I ordered, this took 10 days to reach me. Here's the link you asked for,

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Screen Protectors | GadgetShieldz

Discover the finest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Screen Protector from Gadgetshieldz - virtually invisible, precisely fitted, 360°-degree protection for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Screen Guard and free shipping. Shop Now.

www.gadgetshieldz.com
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] fastfed:
Thanks, correct me if I'm wrong but I was looking at videos, is this the one where you spray the phone down with liquid and install this screen protector like you would tint on a car?

I saw this and was like, YES, that is how they should all be, thats how you prevent bubbles and crap.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] clairelara:
Yes, I too tried the same steps by watching the video and I nailed it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
PixelExperience for Google Pixel 2 XL [taimen]

What is this?

PixelExperience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, boot animation)

Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device

Based on Android 12.1

Whats working?

Wi-Fi

RIL

Mobile data

GPS

Camera

Flashlight

Camcorder

Bluetooth

FM radio

Lights

Sound/vibration

Known issues

You tell me

DON'T FLASH GAPPS, THEY'RE ALREADY INCLUDED

Download from PixelExperience website

Donate

Liked my work? Give me a beer

Translation

Help with project translation

Stay tuned

Our Telegram channel

Our blog

​

Android OS version: 12.1.0_r22

Security patch level: October 2022

Build author/Device Maintainer: PixelBoot

Device Source code:

https://github.com/PixelExperience-Devices/device_google_wahoo

https://github.com/PixelExperience-Devices/device_google_taimen

https://github.com/PixelExperience-Devices/kernel_google_wahoo

https://gitlab.pixelexperience.org/android/vendor-blobs/vendor_google_taimen

Source code: https://github.com/PixelExperience

ROM Developer: jhenrique09
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ravepark:
This is awesome!

I dirty flashed over the [20211111-1914] 'Alpha' build, to this [20211123-1553] 'Beta' build, no problem.

- Doesn't require repartition process.

A few concerns:

- Camera app doesn't work after updating it from Google Play Store, so don't update it

- Live Caption feature doesn't work, let me know if there is a workaround

Rest seems to work all good, no major issues so far, let me know if I was suppose to install this clean.

Thanks, cheers & regards! :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
I'll eventually fetch the apk and build it, so it won't auto update.

As for live caption, leave it to me, i'll fix it soon!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ravepark:
These are not major issues, I didn't find any major issues so far, this a daily driver build! :)

Once again, thank you so much! :D

Cheers!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ravepark:
I think it would be better to clean install this [20211123-1553] 'Beta' build. and not dirty flash over 'Alpha' builds.

'System UI' started crashing, while playing YouTube videos. And, had sign-in issues with Google Apps, probably because I dirty flashed over 'Alpha' build.

Edit: Yup!

- Google Play Store is now certified.

- Concerns are the same as shared above post, nothing major.

Clean install is recommended for the best. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RandomPRSN:
Thank you so much for you development for this!

Can you confirm if we need to repartition for this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ravepark:
No need for repartition process.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RandomPRSN:
Can you confirm if you can install banking apps and if they function?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ravepark:
Yes, banking apps seems to be working.

But, hold on, there seems to be an issue with video playback. 'System UI' crashes when I play video on YouTube, YouTube Music, Amazon Prime Video & MX Player Pro.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Shell66666:
can't install magisk
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Arnab Pal:
Try using magisk canary version. Works like a charm.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Shell66666:
Спасибо, все хорошо работали.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] e24h7:
Has anyone else encountered the problem of not being able to install the rom ? I do everything as in the instructions and when it starts it returns me to recovery and says that it can't find the android system to boot, files may be corrupted .. I downloaded it 3 times.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] FantasyGamer:
Got the same issue.

Wiping data seems to give an error 1.

EDIT:

Got it working by using TWRP en following instructions found in another thread:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] e24h7:
thanks, I succeeded by doing a data wipe with fastboot -w in the bootloader
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] FantasyGamer:
Can confirm there is a serious stability issue with System UI.

Even when not watching videos I get a crash around every 2 minutes max.

The ROM is unusable this way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RandomPRSN:
11/24 update fixes this
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
24/11/2021

Changelog:

• Adjusted pre-loaded system apps to prevent system crashes

• Fixed Google Camera issues

• Fixed Media playback issues
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
Many users will switch to this now that proton AOSP isn't official supported for pixel 2 xl
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] QuangToc:
Does it have aod to lock screen animation?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
not sure but when i try factory reset it keeps failing. i have tried the fastboot -w as well and that fails.

when i try fastboot this is my output

"C:\Users\Miggs\Desktop>fastboot -w

Erasing 'userdata' OKAY [ 1.119s]

CreateProcess failed: The system cannot find the file specified. (2)

fastboot: error: Cannot generate image for userdata"

when i try factory reset from PE recovery i get this

"--Wiping data...

Formatting /data...

E: /system/bin/make_f2fs failed with status 1

E: /format_volume: Failed to make_f2fs on /dev/block/platform/soc/1da4000.ufshc/by-name/userdata: Success

Formatting /metadata...

Data wipe failed. "
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Yep also get that wipe error, even with latest recovery file. Correct with fastboot -w, but I couldn't get the latest one to adb side load. Currently back and running the 11/24 BETA, staying light on setup till I get more word back on if it's me or the download.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Yes it does.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Whenever you encounter a kInstall error type, it means that the repartition wasn't successful and the ROM couldn't be flashed properly on the device.

If you are currently finding difficulty using the PixelExperience recovery, either try downloading latest recovery from website or use TWRP.

On TWRP, if you could kindly reply with the output of sgdisk /dev/block/sda --print after an adb shell, I could easily pick out the issue. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
I'm guessing I'm going to need to do the same then
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
As stated with some other replies, if you are encountering some issues with the PixelExperience recovery, be my guest and use TWRP for the time being.

On TWRP, if you could kindly reply with the output of sgdisk /dev/block/sda --print after an adb shell, I could easily pick out the issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
well the latest twrp didnt boot fully for me. i am stuck at the splash screen. but there is good news i got the info requested since adb still works

C:\Users\Miggs\Desktop>adb shell

taimen:/ # sgdisk /dev/block/sda --print

Disk /dev/block/sda: 30874624 sectors, 117.8 GiB

Logical sector size: 4096 bytes

Disk identifier (GUID): 54F756C2-7F48-6867-226A-1C6673C33254

Partition table holds up to 32 entries

First usable sector is 6, last usable sector is 30874618

Partitions will be aligned on 2-sector boundaries

Total free space is 0 sectors (0 bytes)

Number Start (sector) End (sector) Size Code Name

1 6 12293 48.0 MiB FFFF laf_a

2 12294 24581 48.0 MiB FFFF laf_b

3 24582 24583 8.0 KiB FFFF ssd

4 24584 32775 32.0 MiB FFFF persist

5 32776 33031 1024.0 KiB FFFF misc

6 33032 41223 32.0 MiB FFFF ftm

7 41224 696583 2.5 GiB FFFF system_a

8 696584 1351943 2.5 GiB FFFF system_b

9 1351944 1353991 8.0 MiB FFFF pstore

10 1353992 1354119 512.0 KiB FFFF aes_a

11 1354120 1354247 512.0 KiB FFFF aes_b

12 1354248 1355775 6.0 MiB FFFF align_parti

13 1355776 30874618 112.6 GiB FFFF userdata

taimen:/ #
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
As I suspected, you haven't reparted correctly. This is the stock table...

Try sideloading productpartition on TWRP, Format data in TWRP, Factory reset and wipe system, cache, data.

Then sideload the ROM directly after. :P
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
The was the first zip I sideloaded but still had issues
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
After repartition zip, repeat the sgdisk command and verify if u see product partitions and system_ext partitions. If so, then it worked well :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
Initially when I did factory reset before doing the ADB sideload I ran into an issue. But what I'm going to do this time is just do the ADB side load of the product partition. Then I'll ADB sideload the ROM immediately after and see if that works
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
Okay, I will report back in just a moment.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
hmm i am thinking it didnt go well this is my output.

C:\Users\Miggs\Desktop>adb shell

taimen:/ # sgdisk /dev/block/sda --print

Disk /dev/block/sda: 30874624 sectors, 117.8 GiB

Logical sector size: 4096 bytes

Disk identifier (GUID): 54F756C2-7F48-6867-226A-1C6673C33254

Partition table holds up to 32 entries

First usable sector is 6, last usable sector is 30874618

Partitions will be aligned on 2-sector boundaries

Total free space is 0 sectors (0 bytes)

Number Start (sector) End (sector) Size Code Name

1 6 12293 48.0 MiB FFFF laf_a

2 12294 24581 48.0 MiB FFFF laf_b

3 24582 24583 8.0 KiB FFFF ssd

4 24584 32775 32.0 MiB FFFF persist

5 32776 33031 1024.0 KiB FFFF misc

6 33032 41223 32.0 MiB FFFF ftm

7 41224 696583 2.5 GiB FFFF system_a

8 696584 1351943 2.5 GiB FFFF system_b

9 1351944 1353991 8.0 MiB FFFF pstore

10 1353992 1354119 512.0 KiB FFFF aes_a

11 1354120 1354247 512.0 KiB FFFF aes_b

12 1354248 1355775 6.0 MiB FFFF align_parti

13 1355776 30874618 112.6 GiB FFFF userdata
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
and the zip i flashed was this one

"productpartition-pixel2xl-128gb"
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Deleted
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
the first line

C:\Users\Miggs\Desktop>adb shell

4975 --change-name=45:product_a --typecode=45:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda <

sgdisk: unrecognized option `--new-45:1650688:2174975'

Problem opening --change-name=45:product_a for reading! Error is 2.

The specified file does not exist!

sgdisk: unrecognized option `--new-45:1650688:2174975'

2|taimen:/ #
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Ignore that one, it accidentally didn't copy the full command, I'm trying to work this out on my phone :P
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
adb shell

sgdisk --delete=13 /dev/block/sda

sgdisk --new=13:1355776:1880063 --change-name=13:product_a --typecode=13:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda

sgdisk --new=14:1880064:2404351 --change-name=14:product_b --typecode=14:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda

sgdisk --new=15:2404352:2532351 --change-name=15:system_ext_a --typecode=15:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda

sgdisk --new=16:2532352:2660351 --change-name=16:system_ext_b --typecode=16:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda
sgdisk --new=17:2660351:30874618 --change-name=17:userdata --typecode=17:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
no problem. good things come to those who wait lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
C:\Users\Miggs\Desktop>adb shell

taimen:/ # sgdisk --delete=13 /dev/block/sda

Warning: The kernel is still using the old partition table.

The new table will be used at the next reboot.

The operation has completed successfully.

de=13:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda <

Setting name!

partNum is 12

REALLY setting name!

Warning: The kernel is still using the old partition table.

The new table will be used at the next reboot.

The operation has completed successfully.

de=14:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda <

Setting name!

partNum is 13

REALLY setting name!

Warning: The kernel is still using the old partition table.

The new table will be used at the next reboot.

The operation has completed successfully.

ecode=15:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda <

Setting name!

partNum is 14

REALLY setting name!

Warning: The kernel is still using the old partition table.

The new table will be used at the next reboot.

The operation has completed successfully.

ecode=16:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda <

Setting name!

partNum is 15

REALLY setting name!

Warning: The kernel is still using the old partition table.

The new table will be used at the next reboot.

The operation has completed successfully.

de=17:0FC63DAF-8483-4772-8E79-3D69D8477DE4 /dev/block/sda <

Information: Moved requested sector from 2660351 to 2660352 in

order to align on 2-sector boundaries.

Setting name!

partNum is 16

REALLY setting name!

Warning: The kernel is still using the old partition table.

The new table will be used at the next reboot.

The operation has completed successfully.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Kindly sgdisk /dev/block/sda --print please
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
taimen:/ # sgdisk /dev/block/sda --print

Disk /dev/block/sda: 30874624 sectors, 117.8 GiB

Logical sector size: 4096 bytes

Disk identifier (GUID): 54F756C2-7F48-6867-226A-1C6673C33254

Partition table holds up to 32 entries

First usable sector is 6, last usable sector is 30874618

Partitions will be aligned on 2-sector boundaries

Total free space is 0 sectors (0 bytes)

Number Start (sector) End (sector) Size Code Name

1 6 12293 48.0 MiB FFFF laf_a

2 12294 24581 48.0 MiB FFFF laf_b

3 24582 24583 8.0 KiB FFFF ssd

4 24584 32775 32.0 MiB FFFF persist

5 32776 33031 1024.0 KiB FFFF misc

6 33032 41223 32.0 MiB FFFF ftm

7 41224 696583 2.5 GiB FFFF system_a

8 696584 1351943 2.5 GiB FFFF system_b

9 1351944 1353991 8.0 MiB FFFF pstore

10 1353992 1354119 512.0 KiB FFFF aes_a

11 1354120 1354247 512.0 KiB FFFF aes_b

12 1354248 1355775 6.0 MiB FFFF align_parti

13 1355776 1880063 2.0 GiB 8300 product_a

14 1880064 2404351 2.0 GiB 8300 product_b

15 2404352 2532351 500.0 MiB 8300 system_ext_a

16 2532352 2660351 500.0 MiB 8300 system_ext_b

17 2660352 30874618 107.6 GiB 8300 userdata
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Perfect!

Just format data, factory reset, wipe system, data and cache, reboot into twrp again and sideload PE.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] QuangToc:
Noice
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
Side loading as I type this... Now, based on my understanding, this reduces user data storage capacity a little bit due to the repartitioning. Am I understanding this correctly??
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
Yes.

This repartition takes up some space, however is safer than tampering with other crucial partitions such as the system.

In the case where the repartition doesn't go as planned, as you saw, nothing was damaged in the process.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
Gotcha I'm understanding it better. Now I see why I had difficulty with the P1 XL a few months ago when I updated it to PE Plus on A11.

I'm assuming this similar process will need to be done for A12 to run on P1 and P1XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Hi folks! Catching up, missed out on the action last evening - looks like you got it sorted!

So for the rest of us I think I can sum this up as:

1. Use TWRP and follow installation

2. After side loading partition check table setup using adb shell - post 194.

3. If no _ext shown, it failed, and you need to then run the delete 13 information from post 199.

4. Verify it took - Post 203.

5. If it did, then do post 204 to finish install.

I will try this process again after work this evening. Now, as you already diagnosed it, can we stay with PE Recovery and just use the command in post 199, or is TWRP an absolute need?

Thank you again!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] friedsonjm:
I'm a bit lost here... if I'm already running the previous version of this ROM, can I 'dirty flash' the new version, or do I need to repartition etc.?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Need to repartition using correct .zip -
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
product partitions are also new so consider them too!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Yes of course, I was planning on using the new partition zip supplied, and verify it takes correctly.

As for the recovery, can we stay on PE Recovery and just use the "delete 13" info from post 199 or do we need TWRP? Thank you PixelBoot!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
I'm stuck at this screen after following the instructions from last night.. after side loading the ROM, I just turned the device off and went to bed. So I'm just now checking if it worked.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Darn, bootloop, I always breath easier when I see the notification LED turn ON, until then I'm on my toes. Last night I would boot only into the bootloader after the ROM failed to sideload. To fix it I did a fastboot -w, then from recovery ADB side loaded the 11/24 BETA.

I was actually just about to retry the steps you tried last night but now I think I may pause.