Can I unlock and root the Pixel 2 XL (Fi and Google store versions)?

[Droid_Nut]

Before I buy, just like the title says, any problems or hiccups with unlock and root?

Thanks

 

[Badger50]

Before I buy, just like the title says, any problems or hiccups with unlock and root?

Thanks

Not if it's a google version device. Just make sure it is before you buy :good:

 

[Droid_Nut]

Not if it's a google version device. Just make sure it is before you buy :good:

Great, I already have a Google Fi model in the shopping cart at the Google store. :good:

 

[Badger50]

Great, I already have a Google Fi model in the shopping cart at the Google store. :good:

Nice! Let us ol P2XL users know if you need any help unlocking and rooting. There are many helpful threads to help you on your way. :good:

 

[Droid_Nut]

Nice! Let us ol P2XL users know if you need any help unlocking and rooting. There are many helpful threads to help you on your way. :good:

Thanks Badger, what is the best thread to start with?

 

[Badger50]

Thanks Badger, what is the best thread to start with?

No problem bruh. Here you go :good::good:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418

 

[Droid_Nut]

So I wont see my Pixel until next week, what is the latest stock update, pie or oreo? Once it wears on me, I will probably try a custom rom.

 

[Badger50]

So I wont see my Pixel until next week, what is the latest stock update, pie or oreo? Once it wears on me, I will probably try a custom rom.

Latest stock is 9.0 and has been since last August :good:

 

[Droid_Nut]

Fedex had delivery scheduled for Tuesday due to some problem in Tennessee, so I did not bother looking at the tracking today, and they did attempt delivery, and I missed it.

Anyways, where is the best place on the phone to put all the install files so they don't get wiped, since we don't have an external SD?
In my Nexus I have 0, or sdcard?

 

[Badger50]

Fedex had delivery scheduled for Tuesday due to some problem in Tennessee, so I did not bother looking at the tracking today, and they did attempt delivery, and I missed it.

Anyways, where is the best place on the phone to put all the install files so they don't get wiped, since we don't have an external SD?
In my Nexus I have 0, or sdcard?

Anywhere on your internal storage will be fine. But here's the deal, when you get your device, unlock it ASAP before you set it up too much, or put any data on it. Unlocking the bootloader is going to wipe your device. Once done, then go to town setting it up. You can do updates with fastboot or OTA's that will not wipe your internal storage data :good:

 

[Droid_Nut]

So I am going to get it, add sim, test it, unlock it, boot the TWRP image from PC, make a nandroid backup, copy backup to PC, boot TWRP image, install latest Pixel factory image, install Magisk, install TWRP zip, reboot system, profit!

How does that sound?

BTW Badger, you are awesome, I wish you had a donate link, you helped me with my 6P, and maybe other devices. :good:

 

[Badger50]

So I am going to get it, add sim, test it, unlock it, boot the TWRP image from PC, make a nandroid backup, copy backup to PC, boot TWRP image, install latest Pixel factory image, install Magisk, install TWRP zip, reboot system, profit!

How does that sound?

BTW Badger, you are awesome, I wish you had a donate link, you helped me with my 6P, and maybe other devices. :good:

Thanks bruh, I appreciate the kind words, but it's just fun for me to help folks out.
As far as when you get the device, I'd fire it up, do a minimal setup, then check to see if you get an OTA update, which I think you will, then unlock the bootloader, then go back and set it up, then do your twrp stuff :good:

 

[Droid_Nut]

Thanks bruh, I appreciate the kind words, but it's just fun for me to help folks out.
As far as when you get the device, I'd fire it up, do a minimal setup, then check to see if you get an OTA update, which I think you will, then unlock the bootloader, then go back and set it up, then do your twrp stuff :good:

So will it get multiple updates, or just the latest?

 

[Badger50]

So will it get multiple updates, or just the latest?

Probably just the latest. Then again, I haven't taken an OTA in years

 

[Droid_Nut]

Probably just the latest. Then again, I haven't taken an OTA in years

Usually it takes all available updates, one at a time until it gets to the latest. You have to reboot between each one. I guess I can check against the factory image site, and see how many it needs and if its a lot, flash the latest image?

 

[Badger50]

Usually it takes all available updates, one at a time until it gets to the latest. You have to reboot between each one.

Ah, gotchya. Well then depending what version your on, you could either fastboot to the latest monthly or flash the OTA in twrp :good:

 

[Droid_Nut]

Well, one of the dirt bags at FedEx stole the device only out of the box. Seems to be common.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectFi/comments/a1s8wo/another_pixel_3_stolen_from_the_fedex_shipping/

 

[Badger50]

Well, one of the dirt bags at FedEx stole the device only out of the box. Seems to be common.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectFi/comments/a1s8wo/another_pixel_3_stolen_from_the_fedex_shipping/

Are you flippin kidding me man! What a rotten piece of worm ridden filth that dude is! Sorry to hear that my friend. That just plain SUCKS! I hate thieves!! ?
Too bad it's not the olden days! :good:

 

[Droid_Nut]

And Google seems to treat each case as if the consumer stole the product out of the box, like what am I going to do with a phone that has a locked IMEI?

 

[Badger50]

And Google seems to treat each case as if the consumer stole the product out of the box, like what am I going to do with a phone that has a locked IMEI?

Well I hope they work it out for you and treat you right my friend! :good: