yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 6] kennethwendo:
Well,

1..it is a beta software and the word Beta is all over the place....do with that word as you will

2. If you are on Beta 1, meaning feedback in 1 above does not apply to you since you are not a newbie, then I would say good on. The changes on beta 2, for me, are not that big. I mean, a squiggly line showing playback is not enough to make me move from Android 12L to Android 13 beta 2. But again if you and on Android 13 then this is a continuation of the agenda so nothing hurts to proceed. In any case there is not so much bugs compared to the first one since this is the first public facing beta.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
Google Pixel 2 XL

- Your warranty is now void.
- You have been warned.
- Use at your own risk.

Introduction:

This is the Official Lineage OS 19.1 thread for the Google Pixel 2 XL.

Downloads:

Please follow the install instructions in your device's Wiki page linked below exactly, and make sure your device's firmware matches the required firmware listed.

taimen​

taimen - My unofficial with Google Apps/Pixel goodies included. Passes SafetyNet by default. OTA's roll roughly once a month. Support not guaranteed or implied.​

If you don't follow these instructions, or use 3rd party add-ons (like Magisk) please don't expect support here.

Known Bugs:

None.​

Find any? Report them according to this guide.​

Notes:

The only supported GApps package at the moment is MindTheGapps, linked on our Wiki page about gapps.​

Firmware is shipped in the ROM package for this device, so no need to worry about updating it on your own!​

Kernel Source: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_google_wahoo
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] qq809825706:
Long-awaited！but there seems only 18.1 ？
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Deleted member 11401259:
Thanks you, it's awesome to have Android 12 in our Pixel 2 Xl. Great job.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
It's building right now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sampathkumar2811:
can we flash magisk zip along with gapps ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
Upgraded from LOS 18.1 > LOS 19.1 successfully
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BlakeSm:
Dirty flashed?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
Follow the upgrade guide on wiki
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
Upgrade to a higher version of LineageOS (e.g. lineage-18.1 -> lineage-19.1)

I followed this guide
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
Thanks for sharing, I'm gonna give that a try this weekend. Though I feel I may have to do a full wipe since my unit doesn't seem to work with side loading but with a shot either way.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] avik_karati2007:
Cant install Gapps.... can anybody help ???
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Deleted member 11401259:
Are you using MindtheGapps version?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Yahoo1:
Here is wiki about the Gapps. Open GApps nano or MindTheGapps should work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
I used MindTheGapps from here http://downloads.codefi.re/jdcteam/javelinanddart/gapps Make sure to get the 12.1.0-arm64 version
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BlakeSm:
Cant figure out how to root it, can anyone help?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
magic would work fine - I just don't support it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] juhzuri:
I used Magisk. Downloaded the apk on my computer and changed the file extension to .zip. Then rebooted device to LOS recovery and selected Apply update to allow me to adb sideload Magisk. Seems to run just fine as Zygisk.

Thank you npjohnson and Eamo5 for keeping this device alive. This release is even running better than 18.1 so far for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
I am confused, I was following the install to the recovery listed and saw two files, one a zip and the other an img.

Wasn't sure if I should get both so went on the subreddit to ask and was told both of those were no good as they were for 9 only.

Any ideas?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Deleted member 11401259:
Did you read the wiki?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
thank you. Exactly what I would have said lol.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mllontop84:
Is the search bar from home able to be removed? Trying to drag it out won't work, and the home settings has no option to remove the Google search bar.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] aziz07:
Hello

Is battery life better than stock Android 11?

My battery sucks on stock Android 11.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
Then it will suck here. It's near identical
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Master_Yuval:
since wen pixel launcher has this option?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dendk:
Having issues with seed vault, does not work, on latest rom...a point in the right direction would be good. Happy with the rom.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
Thanks for continuous updates
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Freakgunner1:
Using the original build atm with Magisk (root etc.). Decided that I would want to go for the build with the goodies packed. May I know how do I go about doing this? Do I wipe to stock? How do I go about removing magisk?

Thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dendk:
Losing LTE Signal since the last two updates on reboot OS, Also freezes and defaults to EDGE, have to drive a couple of blocks to regain LTE signal seems to do it every day
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
Hey all! The final 19.1 unofficial are rolling right now.

From here on it will be 20 builds for these devices only when it comes to unofficials.

The device will continue receiving official 19.1 for some time, but 20 will launch soon enough, so get ready to migrate using the upgrade guides!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
lineage-19.1-20221117-nightly-taimen-signed released
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] northsail:
is it posible to get esim working?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
unsure yet - that's why it isn't official yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] northsail:
I was talking about Lineage 19.1 official.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
Oh it should work fine on the official
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kg3:
When I start the phone, the screen is per attached. Swipe up takes to pin unlock screen, swipe down brings down notifications. How do I get rid of the split screen look and just have the normal swipe up unlock look?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BboyQ:
Hi there's. Is it just me, but random display freezes?? Can you help me?? Thank you!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] neilth:
Just like with the July 28th 2022 update, today‘s Official 19.1 update has trashed Magisk on my 2XL!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
lineage-19.1-20230112 update is live!

LineageOS Downloads

download.lineageos.org
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] neilth:
I have a Pixel 2XL which I am attempting to install the unofficial LOS 20 package on. Following the installation instructions, I get to the point where the adb sideload package.zip command is implemented in recovery mode and the phone hangs at Verifying Update and my Windows PC just has a blinking cursor under the previously executed side load command. I have tried usiing both the LOS recovery, TWRP recovery as well as 19.1 LOS builds with their recoveries, all with the same result, a hang up once the sideload is executed. Does anyone have any idea what might cause this and how to resolve this issue?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] runekock:
Make sure to connect to a USB-A port; USB-C ports tend to be unreliable with this phone.

For the unofficial LOS-20, read that thread:

https://xdaforums.com/posts/87991723

note particularly that the most recent builds don't work, you have to go for 20221222 (though that's another problem).
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] neilth:
Thanks for the guidance, I will look into the LOS 20 thread and see what I can do to resolve my problem.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] karandpr:
Thread closed as per OP request @npjohnson

- XDA Staff
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xstarbuck1982x:
Just wanted to say using your unofficial one and it's working great.

Fast responsive and everything I've used seems to be working fine.

Cheers me duck
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
Please give me a link, I do not know where the wiki is
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
I think I found it, thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ithehappy:
Is Pixel Launcher working perfectly with Quick switch module on 19.1? The stock Trebuchet launcher still doesn't support text selection on overview feature right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] reluctant_engineer:
You can flash the unofficial build for that. It has pixel launcher with text selection that you want.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
How can I pass SafetyNet attestation?

basic integrity: pass

CTS profile match: fail

evaluation type: basic
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Yahoo1:
Install Magisk and then Universal SafetyNet Fix.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
I did that, still no pass.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ithehappy:
Unofficial build? I don't know man. I always stick with official ones. Can't Pixel Launcher be used with Quick Switch on v.19 like we used to on v.18?

Someone please confirm this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] reluctant_engineer:
The unofficial build is from @npjohnson himself. So I don't think you need to be worry about anything. The link is in OP btw.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] g000n:
I've tried all the methods and cts profile match is failing

universal safetynet

magiskhide props config

denylist

etc
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
My unofficial passes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ithehappy:
I have read Wiki but still in doubt as it's not clear as there's no difference between flashing procedure of Official and Unofficial. So the question is, I don't need to flash GApps package additionally for your unofficial build, right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
read the page called "gapps" on the unofficial wiki lol - it includes everything
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ithehappy:
This page: https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps?

Doesn't answer my question!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] runekock:
I think it is this one:

Redirecting…

Though the first answer of the FAQ is a bit more informative:

Frequently Asked Questions | Odd Solutions Wiki

wiki.oddsolutions.us
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
I had to use magisk hide props and change my devices fingerprint at least on 18.1. planning on installing 19.1 soon. I can post back once I have if I get it to pass. You may also need the shamiko magisk module for hide to work
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ithehappy:
Thank you. Everything went fine. ROM is working fine as well, except I cannot seem to manage to get At a Glance work. I mean no weather data shows, only date. Upon clicking on Customise, Gear icon next to At a Glance, a blank page appears! If there's a fix I would like to know.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
You're not on the unofficial wiki. wiki.oddsolutions.us is linked in the OP.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
it requires smartspace which I won't implement.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] neilth:
Last week I followed all of the upgrade instructions and upgraded my 2XL from LOS 18.1 to 19.1 with no issues including the installation of Mind the Gapps and Magisk. Everything is working fine. My only question is the Google Fi add on, which was available for LOS 18.1 and is labeled as only for Android 11 and was previously installed on this device. At present I’m not using my 2XL’s phone capabilities, but plan to use it with Google Fi in the future. Do I need to now install an Android 12 version of this add on and is it available anywhere?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
I am having trouble getting started, I think the problem might be in environment variables, there are two fields, Can someone lay it out as to what I put in those fields on my pc? Use longb as the user.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] runekock:
Sorry, you'll have to tell more about what goes wrong in which step of the process.

(Environment variables is a big topic, but usually not that relevant to flashing. Basically, you have a set of many Name=Value, where both name and value depend on what the system and programs are looking for.

One variable is named Path, and lists the folders where the command line will look for programs to execute. You can add the folder where your adb + fastboot is located, to make it easier to run those. But it's important to add to the existing value, not replace it.)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
I get lost here:

On Windows 10:

Open the Start menu, and type “advanced system settings”

Select “View advanced system settings”

Click on the Advanced tab

Open the “Environment Variables” window

Select the Path variable under “System Variables” and click the “Edit” button

Click the “New” button

Insert %USERPROFILE%\adb-fastboot\platform-tools in the text field

%userprofile% is that \users\longb\ assuming longb is me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
Should be %userprofile% is an alias for the root directory of the current user. I.e. C:/users/user1
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
So just installed, getting an interesting message when testing safety net, "Google play services is not authentic" I installed the latest mind the Gapps package, anyone know a work around?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
I uninstalled ADB, went to another site( https://windowsland.com/install-adb-driver-windows-10/) on how to install did it and checked it by their method an it said it was ok. The device shows up when asked. Still stuck as you (I hope) can see. Obviously I do not understand the necessary format for one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
Ok. Try in command prompt instead of PowerShell. And instead of typing .adb just put adb devices and press enter
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
Did I do this right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
That should be fine. Honestly don't know if the environmenal variable bit is needed, I didnt have to do it, but your mailage may vary I guess
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
I think the one screen depicts proper install and the other shows the device when queried "devices"

Still no response during fastboot devices request
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] runekock:
Yes, your adb devices is working correctly.

When fastboot devices doesn't list anything, then either your phone isn't in fastboot mode, or you haven't installed the fastboot USB driver in Windows (look in Windows' device manager for unknown devices)

As to the environment setting, it makes it possible to run adb/fastboot from anywhere. Without it, you can run them if they are in the same directory, or if you specify their full location on the command line.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
Forget all the other screens. I just learned from youtube that I have too open cmd from the address bar in the ADB files. Wish I knew that yesterday!

so you can see the phone is there, i cand switch it to fastboot with the pc but still there is no change on the phone or the pc when fastboot devices is queried.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
I don't see anything in device manager, aren't the fastboot drivers part of the universal driver package i installed, if not where do i find them.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
OK I unzipped the downloaded driver package and tried to use it to update my phones drivers and the pc tells me I already have the best drivers (MTP windows 2006 signed) and the file(usb driver r13) doesn't contain drivers for my device.

Now I am downloading and installing android studio

Hah, that just led to more confusion.

So if I have to get these drivers to the phone in device manager am I going to need to disable it first?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] runekock:
Try these drivers:

Get the Google USB Driver | Android Studio | Android Developers

The Google USB Driver is required to perform adb debugging on Windows with Google devices.

developer.android.com

Here is a guide:

Download Android USB Drivers for popular OEMs

Download and install the correct USB driver for your Android device.

www.xda-developers.com
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
After two full days I learned:

1. use cmd from the address bar with ADB files showing

2. the drivers allowing fastboot are applied to ADB USB device in Device Manager not the phone drivers

Now I get fastboot device showing in cmd so I can move on
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
As a noob, would the unofficial be the better choice for simplicity?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
Thanks for all your help!

Would you say I'd be better off with the unofficial package b/c it has everything
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
Please just read the guide. It covers ALL of this.

You can run adb and fast boot already, so just use the commands in the wiki now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
Sorry I know I already posted this but wanted to make sure it didn't get overlooked. When I run a safety net check I get an error saying that Google play services is not authentic?? I installed the latest mind the Gapps package, any ideas??
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] aid848:
The unofficial release is working very well, thanks for the hard work! The only small issue I've run into is that Snapchat seems to be able to detect something is off and won't login. I'm not sure if this is a props issue or something else as safetynet passes and apps like Google pay and Netflix work perfectly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] longbikez:
I'm sorry, I don't understand your reply.

The guide covers deciding on the unofficial with goodies and the official?

I was just looking for thoughts.

I have read the guide many times and still needed lots of help, which the person I was replying to cheerfully gave so I was thanking them.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
I got it to pass safety net, but Google pay now can't find my payment methods?? Is there any other GAPPS package available to use? I always seem to have issues with mindthegapps
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Yahoo1:
You can use Open GApps nano, as described in wiki.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
I checked opengapps site, and didn't see an option for Android 12 Gapps?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
Did some quick searching, it appears the opengapps team is still working on an Android 12 version. May revert back to android 11 till they have it up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] LexX-V:
After that, I added the file that was written for 18.1 here, and now SafetyNet with GPay passes the test.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
For that part, the wiki does give some info about it.

For you, I'd go with official.

That way you're guaranteed good builds.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] npjohnson:
Why. MindTheGapps work just as well?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
Everytime I tried to use mindthegapps I always have issues, currently I'm sometimes getting an error saying that my Google play services are not authentic when testing safety net. Gpay mostly will not open, and when I does even though I'm passing safety net it says it can't find my payment methods and other just general weirdness with some google apps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
Ok, i just did a completely fresh install again and have come to the conclusion, I'm not sure what's going on or if it is GAPPS related or not. For one I can't get gpay to work no matter what I do ( and I've done everything that I needed to to make it work on lineage 18.1) which I know because this requires root is not a supported topic. However I have found that I am unable to login to PayPal and another financial app called Astra. Once I select the login button after putting in my credentials if crashes (tried before rooting). Any advise on what I can try for any of this?

Other than these relatively minor issues everything else works great
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
Ok so quick update, got Google pay to work, and PayPal started working randomly. The financial app Astra still does not work.

For reference if you try to install the pixelify magisk module ( this is with version 2.01) it may break Google pays connection to pull your payment methods. Not sure why but it does. But easy fix is remove the module.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xstarbuck1982x:
I've been using the unofficial one from day one and it works a treat.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] :
I wouldn't recommend you using google pay with the bootloader unlock, it's a security risk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] deathblade:
I appreciate the concern, but having the bootloader unlocked period is a security risk. But so is not receiving security/OS updates. On that note rooting is a security risk as well, but so is carrying a wallet. So long as you know what you're doing and are careful the security risks caused by any of the above really boil down to how you manage your stuff.

I'd wager that losing your wallet in public is more likely to be a security risk than using Gpay with an unlocked bootloader so long as you know what your doing. For example, I only use apps that have root if they are FOSS and after I have reviewed their source code.

I would also like to state that while some of my questions of late may have been a bit "noobish" but I know what I'm doing I just haven't done a lot of software modifications on this phone till recent, I've been flashing roms and rooting since 2011, this is just the first device I've had that has a _a _b partitioning scheme, and proper encryption.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] runekock:
Honestly, I don't see much of a security risk in an unlocked bootloader, as long as your data is encrypted - and that is the standard for most roms.

Okay, if you are targeted by spy-level enemies who have physical access to your phone, it will make a difference. But most of us mainly have to worry about ordinary thieves and remote hackers.