yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Mod 2.0 won't work. Mod 1.3 is what's necessary.

Mod 2.0 only worked fine (on the Pixel 7 Pro) for a couple of weeks, maximum, until Google changed something on their end.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
So I have to use the older version, Jun 18 v2.4.0-MOD_1.3 ?

Or is there a new Mod 1.3 from another person?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] dr_rick13:
Thank you my friend - I'll get to rooting then.

And thanks for the awesome guides - again ;)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes, the older version, Mod 1.3 from Displax. There is no other Mod 1.3, no worries. :)

You're welcome! Enjoy!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
MOD_1.3 is from the same person (Displax)...

supposedly Play Integrity Fix works has a good amount of success on this A14 and Pixels if the Mod 1.3 doesn't work -- although I predict 1.3 will as it has for most all other Pixel users...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] dr_rick13:
Follow up question - how can I disable verity in fastboot during or after unlocking bootloader?

I plan to flash kernels in the past and want to get it over with since I'm wiping data when I unlock bootloader.

Thanks again!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I haven't copied it over yet from my P7P guide. Here's the link in my P7P guide. Same deal.

Post #2 - Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers:

Optional steps when updating - flashing custom kernels
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] WorldOfJohnboy:
Literally unboxed my P8P, Developer Options changed, rebooted into bootloader and fastboot flashing unlock. Now my phone says "Your Device is corrupt.." at every boot. Anyone know how to fix that or have suggestions?

I just Flashed the October security update in hopes that would resolve, but no. I'll next try to root it but I'm not hopeful.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
I'm unsure if it's different in A14 and/or as custom kernels are currently being developed to not need it (apparently they've figured out something about the AVB setup where it's no longer necessary), but just in case (and in case you might not be aware; if so, take it as a reminder, I guess), remember that you'd have to do this after updating every time (so, if you do every single month's update, it'd be at least every month)....
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
change slots and/or flash October firmware on inactive slot....?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Often, flashing an "older" boot.img does the trick. If it started happening while on the September image, then there is no older image, though. I don't know if now that you're updated to October, if flashing the older boot.img would help now.

Did you disable Verity and Verification? If so, you must factory reset after that (the first time you boot after disabling it), too - otherwise, you get a similar "corruption" screen, although I don't know enough to tell if what you're getting now is that one or one of the other corruption screens.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
I just noticed that my Pixel 8 Pro by default did NOT run in full resolution (1344 x 2992).

Instead it ran at 1008 x 2244 pixels by default. Maybe this is how Google wants to greatly increase battery life - by greatly decreasing the resolution.

I'd recommend everyone to check your screen resolution. It might only be an error from the device backup transfer, it might not be.

Settings -> Display - (scroll down) -> Screen resolution

Bit of a d*ck move by Google if it's done on purpose.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Texan1:
It has a new modem firmware version: g5300i-231218-240404-B-11673025
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
From the P7P thread:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
I know it's not exactly the right forum. But I talk with all y'all. Lol

Does anyone use Wi-Fi 6 by any chance? Verizon gave me one of those home Wi-Fi boxes. It really sucks for some reason. Anyone know why that might be? It connects to Wi-Fi 6 at 5ghz but the speeds are atrocious!

1st pic is Wi-Fi 6

2nd is my normal Wi-Fi 5 and

3rd is just on my cellular, 5g uwb. (Which actually kicks everything else's butt)

Is there anything I can do to utilize the Wi-Fi 6 standard?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
@Chickenkilla81, first, I absolutely don't mind having this discussion here - as usual, as long as it doesn't take over the thread for very long, but I am definitely interested in talk about networking so there's that. Networking can be related to our Pixel 8 Pros, so it's tangentially related. :)

There are so many variables involved, which includes that different implementations of the same standard has different results, I don't know if we could know enough about your particular setup in order to help. i.e.; not all Wi-Fi 6 (same with other standards) hardware is equal, and some definitely perform better than others. Some hardware only implements parts of some standards - enough that they can be technically Wi-Fi 6, but not have the best features of it.

Another consideration is where the bottleneck might be.

Also, be aware that Wi-Fi 6 is not the latest. 7 is the latest, and I don't follow the latest information, but the last I know of, 7 is not implemented in that much hardware yet, so it's really too new to worry about for most consumers. Wi-Fi 6E (newer than 6), however, is probably what most devices gear towards (the "sweet spot" at the moment) until 7 really takes off.

For what it's worth, I've found that the dongknows.com website is just gold with valuable and helpful information regarding networking. The namesake, Dong, is super detailed and extremely responsive to comments on his articles, although if he has already covered the subject of a question, he will just direct someone to what he already wrote.

I was reading every article and comment that Dong wrote because it's great to absorb that much detail, but I had to stop as I don't have enough time to keep up with it all. I mainly got on the site, getting close to two years ago now, to research what router I would end up buying (which handle 6E).

As a specific example of poor Wi-Fi implementations, Eero, and possibly quite a few "canned" mesh solutions - anything that looks less like a traditional router, looks more ergonomic, and typically comes with two or more devices in one package - one to be used as the main router and the rest to be used as satellite mesh units - don't implement any Wi-Fi standard very well.

They "work", they're purportedly "user-friendly" (not for my purposes, they aren't), but no one is going to win any networking races with them.

Maybe you should look to see if Dong has reviewed the particular hardware you're referring to.

Also, in general, and this covers many, many subjects - any all-in-one solution is typically inferior to stand-alone products: such as (for cable internet) ISP-provided cable modems that are combined in the same housing with a router. It'll do the job, but you won't get the best out of them.

I do have one question so far. By Verizon "home Wi-Fi box", do you mean their 5G home internet service or something else?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
Yes, that's exactly what I am talking about. They "the it in" when I opened a business account and added a line. I just got around to trying it out as I was thinking of ditching the regular ISP but after trying it I highly doubt it can handle the TV and 6 other devices that use it.

I think you are right on the money about it "using a standard" but not really being useful. Lol. I was thinking since my phone just in the Verizon 5g was so good then the home Wi-Fi router should be pretty good, but I'm not so sure now. I'll check out that website though. Probably give me good info. Thank you as always for your quick and helpful response.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You're welcome, I hope you find what you're looking for. So their 5G ISP box includes a router in the same case? If so, does it have any way to completely bypass their router, and you use your own with it?

And as always, and you'll find this on dongknows, too, Ethernet beats all (as long as devices have fast enough Ethernet ports, and using appropriate cables).

I would like to try Verizon 5G ISP just to test at first, but it's not available where I'm at. I have previously used a 4G modem with another carrier as a backup, and boy that was useless or mostly useless.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
There are the normal Ethernet ports to use but it's all enclosed in one box. I could try connecting my normal router that way, but if the 5g box is only receiving 100mbs I don't see how it would be any better going from that to my router, but who knows. I think it's just useless. 😂
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
To be clear, you can't tell what speed the 5G box is receiving when testing over Wi-Fi.

Only

Ethernet qualifies for reliable testing of any ISP speed, although there are still other factors, but eliminating the Wi-Fi factor would be a first step in determining what kind of speeds the box is actually receiving.

It *could* be the same as what you see over Wi-Fi 6, but most of the time it will be higher. Wi-Fi is frequently the choke-point, so to get reliable test numbers, it should be eliminated.

It's like the ISP could be a 3-foot (or round down to 1-meter if you prefer) water pipe, and the Wi-Fi is 5-inch (maybe 11-centi-meters?) water pipes connected to the larger one. You can't tell what's going on with the larger one by measuring output of the smaller one.

Ethernet will always be

capable

of faster speeds than Wi-Fi.

Edit: corrected my centi-meter guesstimation.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
I see what your saying now.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] BillGoss:
I've recently updated to AP1A.240405.002 and have not had any issues with it.

I also have a OnePlus 8T that I've just updated to the latest version of LineageOS 21 which was recently updated to QPR2.

And I've discovered that both my 8T and 8 Pro have this issue: using Magisk's resetprop immediately reboots the phone into bootloader mode.

Had anybody else come across this?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
For what it's worth, this is apparently the response from Google to someone who asked about the 2nd April update:

"We're starting to push an update to Pixel 7 and newer phones. This includes network stability and performance improvements. This update will roll out globally to the regions and carriers impacted over the coming weeks."
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Here's what Verizon says about the B1 update:

"The current software update provides performance improvements for LTE call/data and network issues."

Google Pixel 8 Software Update | Verizon Customer Support

Get instructions on downloading the latest software update for performance improvements to your Pixel 8, including current Android security patches.

www.verizon.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] swieder711:
Updating now. My cell coverage stinks. My standing joke is that the P8P is a great device except for making phone calls.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Google Contacts rolling out 'Organize’ tab to replace ‘Fix & manage’

After removing the navigation drawer, the next Google Contacts for Android update replaces "Fix & manage" with "Organize."

9to5google.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Stefamag09:
Amazing guide! The check warranty link seems to be dead...

Edit : Nvm!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Working for me. It's the English version of that page so maybe it has to do with that?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Thank you! The link works for me, too.

Google Calendar for Android just made it way easier to scroll through months

A new update to the Google Calendar app on Android makes it much easier to scroll through months using little shortcut buttons.

9to5google.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] nicflack:
any method update from system update directly?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Google Play Store can now simultaneously download multiple Android apps

After on and off testing, Google looks to have now rolled out simultaneous app downloads and installs on the Play Store...

9to5google.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] shadowofdeth:
fastboot flashing unlock gives an error saying no such command (paraphrased)

I'm with a contract EE phone but EE say I should be able to unlock the bootloader no worries. They don't care essentially.

The command works on my other OnePlus phones but not this one.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Are you using PowerShell? Use command prompt instead.

Also, using the latest platform-tools? Have an old version of platform-tools in your command path?

You enabled OEM unlocking in Developer options first?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] shadowofdeth:
I don't own a PC unfortunately but OEM unlock is available in settings. I'm actually using my Galaxy S8+ with a Magisk adb module installed. Works flawlessly unlocking, rooting and flashing all my Oneplus phones. Maybe something is different with the Pixel? I'm just going to send the phone back to EE for other reasons.

Cheers anyway mate.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I'm sorry to hear that you're sending it back, but yeah, I would guess that the platform-tools in that Magisk module is likely too old.

Good luck with whichever device you're trying next.

Cheers back! :)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] shadowofdeth:
Gonna wait and see what the OP13 is about I think.

Have a good one man.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ZoM4cs:
Hello i have pixel 8 pro with mdm and oem unlock is greyed out, any solution to unlock ?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Hello @ZoM4cs. By "MDM", you're referring to "Mobile Device Management", correct? As in supplied by your work? There's no way force OEM unlocking to be not grayed out. Whoever manages it, or the carrier that supplied it would be the only ones who could control that.

Sorry for the bad news.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ZoM4cs:
Yes. I can use the phone but without playstore, that is the single solution the bypass mdm
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Google Photos is adding a new feature to enhance your videos with a single button

Google Photos is adding a new feature that automatically enhances brightness, contrast, and other aspects of a video with a single tap.

www.androidauthority.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Very strange. I know for a fact that I had Nova Launcher set to not auto-update in the Play Store. I had double-checked that setting when I manually chose Update All times in the past, and it definitely didn't auto-update Nova at those times.

I was still on the most recent Nova v7.x when I went to bed, and the first time I unlock my phone this morning, it's updated (I see that they finally went Stable with v8), and Nova's entry in the Play Store is back to having auto-update enabled (unless I re-toggle it off).

I wonder what happened here?

Edit:

Poll: Has anyone else's Nova Launcher auto-updated from v7.0.58 to v8.x despite having auto update for Nova disabled?

Very strange. I know for a fact that I had Nova Launcher set to not auto-update in the Play Store. I had double-checked that setting when I manually chose Update All times in the past, and it definitely didn't auto-update Nova at those times...

xdaforums.com

Edit 2: Also, I can't find where to enable or disable Telemetry in the now Stable v8 (in the Play Store). I only used Nova's built-in Search capability in its settings. Do they call it something else? I tried searching for Analytics, too.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] nutzfreelance:
advanced> error& useage. reporting

my guess
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Oh, okay, thank you! If that's all it is, I do have that disabled, and I'm pretty sure it had an identically-named option in Nova v7. I thought there was something new, but indeed, maybe it's just that.

Apparently, Nova's Settings search doesn't, or doesn't yet bring back results from at least the Advanced area, either (if I search for "error" or "report").

In other news:

I thought at one point it was indicated that the 8/Pro's 7 years' promise was only for security updates, and that Android version updates were "only" maybe five years. I'm probably only remembering speculation before it was completely clear.

I may not upgrade at all this year - seriously. I want to test Google's 7-year commitment for both OS and security updates:

Learn when you'll get software updates on Google Pixel phones - Pixel Phone Help

Below are software update guarantees for Pixel phones. If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or carrier for update info. If you have a Nexus device,

support.google.com

And in yet other news:

Google Messages ‘Nudges’ and birthday reminders are back [U]

After introducing in 2022, Google Messages for Android is now removing a "Nudges" capability that provided reply and birthday reminders...

9to5google.com

(Google Contacts' ability to set reminders for contacts' birthdays works for me, and show up in the Calendar if you have the Birthdays calendar enabled)

Google Photos is adding a new feature to enhance your videos with a single button

Google Photos is adding a new feature that automatically enhances brightness, contrast, and other aspects of a video with a single tap.

www.androidauthority.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Email from noreply-findmydevice@google.com I just got in the last hour:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I got the same one on April 10. Shortly after that I got it on my Pixel 7 Pro (A15 Beta), but still haven't gotten it on my Pixel 8 Pro (QPR3 Beta).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] raze5115:
My rcs chats stopped working today. So I think the current google play services fork has been patched recently and no longer works
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I don't use RCS (I use Google Voice), but my device is still showing as certified, and passes both basic and device integrity.

Are you using this?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Android could make data transfer much faster during new phone setup

Android has always been great with files and file sharing. One of the most critical times when you need access ...

www.sammobile.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Android Security Bulletin—May 2024 | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Pixel Watch updates actually came out first. 😬 I'm guessing by this point, it won't be today for the phone, though.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ghisy:
Ugh, can't do the multiple tap on the update button trick anymore! If you tap on the "your watch is up to date" message, it goes back now.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
May 7, 2024

:

See this document for the description/application of .005 / .B1 / .004 / .A1:

Google Pixel Update - May 2024 - Google Pixel Community

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developers.google.com

Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developers.google.com

Android Flash Tool

flash.android.com

Google Pixel Community

Android Security Bulletins | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] theincognito:
There is a file called "proto11.ec.bin" inside the factory image on the May 2024 update. Wonder what it does 🤔
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Maybe this?

Spoiler content hidden.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] theincognito:
Lol 😁 There are 2 more files - I missed it the first time.

Here are the 3:

"proto11.ec.bin", "d3m2.ec.bin" and "evt.ec.bin"
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
This is from the .005 Global one? I wonder if all four packages contain them. Interesting!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] theincognito:
Yes, this is from the .005 Global one. Also, none of these 3 files are being called by the flashing script. So weird.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I'm going to take a safe leap and guess that they're completely useless files to us, and just a mistake. It would be nice to know for sure what they

are

good for, though.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] theincognito:
Yeah, I am guessing the same since the flash script isn't calling these files. Just curious in general.

I always flash with full factory image (rooted) since Pixel 7 Pro, so this is the first time I am seeing something like this.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
A similar thing happened on QPR3 Beta 2.1 (also happened on the same build for the Pixel 7 Pro).

QPR3 has gone Stable, see my Stable thread - Android 14 QPR3 Beta - "Upside Down Cake" - Pixel 8 Pro [Husky]

Android 14 QPR3 Beta program for the Pixel 8 Pro [Husky] June 11, 2023: QPR3 has gone Stable. QPR3 Stable discussion starts here...

xdaforums.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
For what it's worth, I've seen a couple of reports from people who are on T-Mobile and previously sideloaded the mid-April .B1 build had to sideload the .005 May build (Global). When they tried to sideload the .004 May build for T-Mobile it failed.

Apparently the .004 May build is older than the mid-April .B1 build, so that's why.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Hmmmm. Considering removing the T-Mobile hint from the titles, again. 😹
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
See my edit above. Apparently the .004 build is older than the mid-April .B1 build.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] x111:
May 7, 2024 AP1A.240505.005​

I wonder if google fixed fingerprint vibration/haptics that cannot be disabled.

this issue is there for multiple "stable" releases.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Paz9:
Afaik the modem is the old version.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
See below (no).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
This is odd. This might be the first time I launched the Magisk Manager since I flashed May's Stable update. I get the same thing after another fresh reboot. Root has been working perfectly, as evidenced by my PixelXpert-modified status bar. I'm a little nervous to hit OK since I have no idea what might have caused this to begin with.

Holding off on doing anything about it for now.

Edit May 14, 2024: Well, I finally clicked OK, it downloaded Magisk, I got a notification "Magisk Updated", and everything's fine in it. I was always and still am on Stable 27.0. The Update Channel wasn't explicitly set at all - at least after this, but I did set it to Stable now, although I still have absolutely no clue why this happened, and I assume it's some random glitch.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Interesting!

[MODULE] NavTweaks (former Fullscreen/Immersive Gestures) for Android 10-14

This Magisk Module lets you tweak Android 10-14's navigation bar. Requirements - Android 10-14 - Magisk 20+ Installation 1. Flash this module. 2. Reboot. 3. Enjoy! Download To install the module search it on Fox's Module Manager (or through...

xdaforums.com

I might have to look to see what other customizations are available.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Exclusive: Google is experimenting with running Chrome OS on Android

Google has developed a method to run Chrome OS on its Pixel devices, and it privately demoed this to other companies last month.

www.androidauthority.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Regarding my previous post above:

Google says Chrome OS on Android was, sadly, just a fun proof of concept

Google says its project to run Chrome OS alongside Android was just a fun proof of concept instead of something they're shipping.

www.androidauthority.com

Also interesting:

Chromecast with Google TV will soon act as a Google Home hub

The Chromecast with Google TV and other TVs will soon feature support for acting as a Google Home hub for Matter devices.

9to5google.com

Too bad I can't turn my TV on from the assistant or Home anymore - only off.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] kkjb:
Digital assistant...seems you need relaxation and Digital well-being:)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ChillDuder:
I'm sorry to ask, maybe an already answered question here (but i did not found and i need a confirm):

I'm getting a p8p today and prepare to unlock/flash etc.

-> for a fresh device (sure after oem unlock and stuff)

sideloading the OTA zip installs also the bootloader/fastboot in the empty second slot?

because in contrast to the factory image zip the payload.bin doesnt have that bootloader...img file in it.

thanks in advance