yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
Let me try that -w The one thing I didn't do was actually do the factory reset after side loading.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
What does it mean: Error applying update 7 (error code install device open error) in the PE recovery - I have Pixel 2 XL and have the latest Android 12 Update (from November 24, 2021) on it with re-partiton ... why I get this error (it's Magisk Module?)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Jeyel09:
You might probably didn't erase userdata on fastboot (fastboot -w)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
So for everyone there's a few things happening.

1. The partitioning doesn't seem to be having a good win rate so far. And without that being successful, you won't be able to load the latest PE Experience Feb 2022 Official.

2. The factory wipe / data / cache also doesn't seem to be working well (I've gotten the same wipe errors using the 11/24 and the Feb 22 PE Recovery) this doesn't wipe user data, and can be fixed with a fastboot -w.

BUT - In my opinion miggs was the closest so far and possible may have just not wiped / formatted before side loading the feb 22 version. I do recall he partitioned correctly with PixelBoots help last night (I tried to summary that) in a prev post.

I'm gonna hold for the moment
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] avlon:
Wiping only seems to work under TWRP. After updating to 20220221, I tried factory resetting by the Pixelexperience recovery as well as the Reset options within the ROM and both errored out and failed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HtcDesire2:
Factory reset fails due to wrong entry in fstab file. UserData is declared as f2fs and ext4 hence recovery is not able to format. Hope @PixelBoot will fix that soon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 2wayRadio:
Just noticed there is a new Android Platform Tools with updated fastboot/adb etc r32.0.0 windows.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Understood. You currently have 20220221 running now?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
Ah I see ... I need a full wipe and new re-partition for this new build :/ I will make it today in the evening with full backup. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Miggs you get yourself sorted out or?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
Negative... I am stuck at the boot loop after sorting out the partition table and sideloading the rom. I've set the device aside for now. Need more time to work it out either later tonight or tomorrow. I'm really not sure what caused it. Since I followed his instructions on each partition then he said to sideload
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Ok understood. I'm not sure what happened either. If this wasn't my main phone I'd be a little more experimental. I'm going to check out the Telegram channel as well. If I see anything of importance I'll drop it here!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] alex2grad:
The Install Guide https://wiki.pixelexperience.org/devices/taimen/install/

is incorrect about "Pre-install instructions".

The PixelExperience Recovery file PixelExperience_taimen-12.0-20220221-1814-OFFICIAL.img

does not contain sgdisk.

The re-partition file productpartition-pixel2xl-64gb.zip also does not contain sgdisk.

So the script update-binary can not remove or create partitions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
I usually have 1-2 spare phones for precautions. I used to test things more frequently and definitely more recklessly in the past.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Thank you for clearing that up! I was wondering what what was happening - so, guess we now just wait for new files - ill check the site for updates - Is this also the same issue for the 128gb version?

Also just as a info drop - I am currently watching this video for more learning -
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] alex2grad:
yes, 128gb version too, the difference between 2 scripts is the size of user data partition.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] alex2grad:
The binary file make_f2fs is also missing in the PixelExperience Recovery file PixelExperience_taimen-12.0-20220221-1814-OFFICIAL.img,

so the PixelExperience Recovery can not format /data or any newly created partitions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] avlon:
Yes. Had to use TWRP and manually partition as per the devs instructions a few pages back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] krnbrainstorm46:
so, finally got the rom to boot.

However, it keeps getting recognized as an "organization device" owned by Google LLC

This is preventing me from installing any personal apps etc.

I've tried fastboot -w, reinstalling the rom etc. Any ideas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
Thanks to all members and testers it's good to know! I think we must wait for a noob friendly guide or a better recovery 🤫
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Yeah. I def think the video is awesome, and if the partition zip files are known to work, using TWRP, then it should be a snap! The step by step instructions are good too. Little hiccups, but testing is how we figure it out!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] krnbrainstorm46:
flashed stock android 11 - same issue. I suspect my IMEI might have gotten messed up. Does anyone know what to do here?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
I dont really know for this - sorry to hear you have this issue - I tried to search - here is something I did find - sounds as iff the device is being "managed" like its a work device. I wonder if you look around here you might find some more info?

Manage mobile apps for your organization - Google Workspace Admin Help

Supported editions for these features (except as noted): Frontline Starter and Frontline Standard; Business Starter, Business Standard, and Business Plus; Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus;&nbsp

support.google.com

and here - im hoping this site / sub pages will help

Block installation of unmanaged mobile apps - Google Workspace Admin Help

As an admin, you can prevent users from installing mobile apps that aren't managed. An app is managed when you add it to the Web and mobile apps list. Note: These settings don't remove or block

support.google.com

this speaks to setting up the mgmt of the device -

Manage system apps on company-owned mobile devices - Google Workspace Admin Help

As an administrator, you can block user access to some system apps on managed mobile devices. System apps are preinstalled apps such as Clock and Calculator for Android, or FaceTime and iTunes Store f

support.google.com
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] krnbrainstorm46:
thanks so much for trying. They didnt help. Went back to lineage OS and everything is fine - for now.

Here's a summary of what I went through:

1. was on the 24 november pixelboot version - was buggy but all was good.

2. tried repartition - didnt work. tried TWRP - repartitioning worked.

3. installed the feb pixelboot version - the moment I'd connect to wifi it would lock up my device. Anytime i tried to set up my account it would lock up my device.

4. tried reflashing, reformatting, different recoveries - same result.

5. tried to departition (go back to stock partition) - flashed november version - same issue

6. tried to flash stock from scratch, locked the bootloader - same issue

7. discovered that the "departioning" had not correctly worked, i got the error that some backup partition was overlapping. installed parted. manually deleted extra partitions and created the new userdata partition

8. installed stock again, locked bootloader again - same issue.

9. discovered an old post talking about cyanogen fixing issues like these, flashed lineage.

issue is now fixed for now. Will try to go back to pixelexperience this weekend when i have more time to be poking around. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Thank you for the update! Glad you are back to running too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Green-Bot:
The re-partitioning video is a nice initiative......it will surely remove doubts for many people.......It would be really great if we have a similar video starting from repartitioning followed by PE12 installation........this would surely help a lot of people who find PE12 repartitioning & installation process a bit cumbersome.

Also, it will enhance probability of folks ending up with soft-brick devices. I think an installation video should be put up in early days of ROM public availability so that it can save people a lot of discussions & posts. Just an honest suggestion (y):)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] alex2grad:
As I understand correctly the TWRP formats user data partition as EXT4 file system.

The Pixelexperience recovery formats user data partition as F2FS file system instead.

The F2FS is considerably faster.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Just went through this process - it was pretty good- one little hiccup was I should have NOT rebooted after video was done, should have done the wipe process described and went right to ADB sideload of PE Feb 2022.

Note: I was running the 11/24 BETA as the base.

Steps:

1. Followed video from Munchy step by step to partition. For me partition went flawless, no issues. (Vide in Post #230)

2. At end of Munchy video I did the same - WIPE - Format Data - YES -

3. Clicked system to boot. (Expecting to boot back to 11/24 BETA) - This was the mistake.

4. Bootloop at G.

5. Booted back to TWRP

6. Wipe - format Data, Factory reset, advanced wipe dalvik, cache

7. ADB sideload PE 2022 zip package. Wait for 47% or so, then XFER 1.00x to know it worked.

8. Reboot system (from TWRP)

9. Welcome to Pixel!

Setting the phone back up now, also, setup would not let me pass till I gave it a face, I went and deleted it from settings after.

Hope this helps!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kastik4:
Does the newer version of this rom support unlimited backup in google photos storage saver mode?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Charlykwon8633:
Hi Sir!! Where is repartition video??? I can't found!! Sorry for disturbing...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mosquito84:
When I try to sideload the partition zip it just sits there indefinately with the cursor blinking, whether using twrp or the recovery options.

Am I missing something?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] PixelBoot:
A normal wipe should fix it
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Click on post 230 in this thread
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] areebiqbal:
Does the new Feb update now support unlimited Google photos in storage saver mode?

Please let us know
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
I tried that actually but it wouldn't allow me. I would get an error the same error that I got in the beginning of the process. That's a few posts back. Well maybe a few pages back now Well maybe a few pages back now
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Hey MIggs -

If you are still where you were in the bootloop - id try the following:

1. Boot back into TWRP and run the sgdisk command to see what the partition table looks like to make sure we actually know where it stands. Knowing where this stands is the important factor. If its not right we have to fix that first.

2. If it looks good, wipe data, factory reset, advanced wipe dalvik/cache - reboot - did it work? If no...

3. Boot back to TWRP wipe everything again (Data, Factory Reset, Advanced wipe dalvik/cache)

4. Go into adb sideload on twrp, verify devices are found using adb devices command.

5. adb sideload the PE 12 2022 Official zip

6. Reboot

&. Welcome to Pixel?

Post 230 is the partition video and links to files etc

Cheers!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
I will follow this later this evening 👍🏼.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Awesome - def check the video in post 230 to verify your table - that vid is perfect step by step
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
This I am not sure of as I do not use Google Photos, may want to ask that question to the Telegram channel - https://t.me/PixelExperience
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
The video lists the partition sizes for 128gb device?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
I think he is working with a 64gb, however the process is the same - I have a 128gb and my tables were exactly the same as his in the video - what he showed for stock I also had , and then after the partition zip was loaded my table matched his after so should be good to go. I used the 128gb product partition zip

Fingers crossed the table looks like (17 slots - as I thought it did before!) And then its juts wipe in twrp - sideload - profit
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Not sure - however - please go to post 230 and view this video to be sure steps are being followed correctly - also to obtain the TWRP boot image file and others -

This will allow you to see where your partition table is
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
And the partition zip to flash is the productpartition zip. Thats one thing that confuses me the name of the zip makes me rethink. Lol I'm weird I know
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Correct - the video clarifies which ones are stock and which ones are the new ones - I had the same confusion.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] miggsr:
By chance do you know if the zip was updated with the partition sizes listed in the chat here. I was working on them like 2 nights ago but did them manually since the original zips weren't working for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Im not sure - the zips were also not working for me back on the 21st when I was originally using PE Recovery.

Once I watched the video in post 230 from Munchy, and followed that process with TWRP i was golden and my table partition went flawless.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Green-Bot:
Here you go @Charlykwon8633

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-12-0-taimen-pixelexperience-aosp.4365915/post-86475387
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sunny1689gupta:
Guys, i have a pixel 2 xl in which the cameras dont work..

I was overjoyed to find the PE rom for it and I tried to install it..

But after installing successfully, and clearing the initial setup screens.

I come across the face unlock setup page.. and obviously it wont work since cameras arent working.

Thats the MAIN PROBLEM. I CANT PROCEED FURTHER. IT KEEPS GETTING STUCK AT FACE UNLOCK PAGE.

no matter how many times I restart, or choose another option. I always get stuck on face unlock page.

I really want to use this ROM.. is there any workaround.

CANT WE PROCEED WITHOUT SIGNING UP FOR FACE UNLOCK.. ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
My camera works, but I also wanted to move past the face lock, I had to eventually give in an give a face to pass it, to then delete in settings. A skip here would be Grand!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arkawaaaa:
hello, there is a problem with the remapping. when installing a zip file from the instructions, nothing changes, but if manually it gives this error:

Warning! Main partition table overlaps the first partition by 6 blocks!

You will need to delete this partition or resize it in another utility.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
That's unfortunate - curious, did you watch and follow the process from the video posted in this thread a few times?

Please post an image of what your table looks like.

You may have to either fix it manually, or @PixelBoot can let us know if you can go back to stock using the stock partition zips found in the install instructions and try again? This I am not familiar with, as I haven't don't it personally.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arkawaaaa:
I'll post a photo a little later. The whole point is that, as I understand it, after re-partitioning, there should be 17 sections, but I had it before re-partitioning, when installing the stock markup, nothing changes, if you enter commands manually, you get such an error
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Yes, 17 is good. Were you already parted to a 4gb partition? Which partition zip did you flash? Also just to make sure, are you flashing from TWRP?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arkawaaaa:
да, 4гб. zip из инструкций и с сайта. да из тврп
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] krnbrainstorm46:
I had the same issue - I had to install parted to fix it since the onboard utilities cant do it.

How To: Re-partition Your Android Tablet Or Smartphone? (All Options Included: Change Size, FS Type, Etc...) - page 2

A general and inclusive walk-through on how to re-partition an Android device: create, delete or resize partitions, change file system types, labels and more... page 2

iwf1.com

be careful about getting the right version of parted. That being said, I'm not sure if my way was the easiest way since I seem to have messed up some other stuff as well. I would defer to PixelBoot or more experienced members here if they know a better way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unknowndrop:
Does this ROM pass safetynet? I do not plan to install magisk.

Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 2wayRadio:
Yes it certainly does.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arkawaaaa:
can you give instructions on how to do it through parted
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vapip05:
The latest version of the ROM is excellent. Well done!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Charlykwon8633:
Hi sir!! Can you pls introduce how did you success install last build?? Hard to make success!! Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
I need your help for installing latest PE 12 ... I follow the guide step by step but when I will sideload, I get always this message with "Error applying update: 7 (ErrorCode::kInstallDeviceOpenError)" and "E: Error in /sideload/package.zip (status 1)"

What can I do now?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
From what I remember this means the partition is not setup correctly. By step by step guide do you mean the written instructions on the PE site? Have you booted into TWRP and looked at what your partition table is currently?

By no means am I an expert just trying to help consolidate info, but the best way do this IMO is follow the video in post 230 of this thread. Watch it once without doing anything. Then, boot into TWRP to find out what your partition table looks like.

If it is stock, sideload the productpartitionzip. After that, verify the table matches the video of 17 slots and they are correct. If so, then in TWRP wipe data, factory reset, wipe dalivik /cache and then sideload the ROM.

For folks who have already partitioned to a 4GB partition and been using other ROMs there is a departition zip, however I haven't gone through that myself, but would boot into TWRP check partition to see where you are to start.

Using TWRP and following video in 230 made this IMO easy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
I do this step by step ... It's not the first time I've done something like this (work with Android Custom ROMS since 10 years). Funny thing is that I was able to install LineageOS 18.1 with TWRP without problems... I think something doesn't fit with the current PE12/the deproduction-pixel2xl-128gb zip-file ... or the sideload image is faulty or is constantly being downloaded wrong in my region ..no matter what is wrong...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
It's definitely a possibility, some have brought up the files are missing something as well, it's been discussed here.

I also agree it would be great to have the dev take a double check to be sure all partition zips are solid. My thinking at this point is it shouldn't be as random as it has been to get success.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
Now after a third try with productpartition-pixel2xl-128gb.zip the sideload works!

But now it stucks in the black Google Bootscreen since 15 Minutes ... -.-
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Excellent!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Lif3mau5:
But now with bootloop (stucks in black Google Bootlogo) ... mhh -.-

After "fastboot -w" new PE boots correctly ... hard work :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Yeah, the g bootloop I thought would clear after a TWRP data wipe, but I've had to go to fastboot -w to set me straight as well before. Nice work getting it going.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pluisenbol:
ROM works perfect, but my SIM is not recognized. Is there any fix for that?

EDIT: Reflashing the rom a few times seems to have fixed the issue. No clue why it didn't work before.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 2wayRadio:
Installed Rom ok and generally running well but play store not allowing me to download my banking app says it is not compatible with your device, yet i don't have any issues with arrowOS 12.

Anyone any thoughts on that. Cheers
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Google pixel2xl:
Why do I always fail to mount the partition package? The comparison between before and after is always 13 partitions
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Hello! I havent seen this issue - I did notice under my my network settings some times my mode would change and I would lose connection - what mode are you in under preferred network type - make sure this is correct. Also verify your APNs are correct.

What does SIM status say?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
There have been instances where it takes multiple attempts to get it to load for some users. Is there an error being reported after you attempt to adb sideload the partition zip file?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pluisenbol:
Alright, I fixed it by reflashing the rom a few times. No idea why it didn't work before.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Google pixel2xl:
反复After several attempts it still doesn't work
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
I think I also tried to send you a message in the PE telegram - your table looked stock, if you have never partitioned before, you were using the departition zip and not the product partition zip.

Before trying more, and to regroup, please watch the video back in post 230 of this thread or in the telegram channel direct message.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
Another video from Munchy - this shows how to install PE 12, using PE Recovery, however, it requires your device to be properly partitioned (if not use video posted in post 230 a few pages back to do that)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] smbk:
seems there is an issue with package , I am getting error when installing PixelExperience_taimen-12.0-20220221-1814-OFFICIAL.zip , reverted back to BETA
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ridenickel9:
What error do you get?

Also check my more recent posts, I have now gotten it working