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I know that the November update will probably come out this week. I am running systemless root(without TWRP) and have the dual speaker mod installed. Is there a link to how can installed the OTA while keeping at the very least root(I know speakers I'll have to re-do the mod, but that won't take more than 2 minute). Thank you
Since installing 8.0, Magisk, BusyBox...
The UI flies, like lightning! Within apps scrolling sucks. The last attempts to install plus custom kernels forced instability. Had to start from scratch.
Should I install a custom kernel or something else? Thank you.
Bug report: goo.gl/urZGYD
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The UI flies, like lightning! Within apps scrolling sucks. The last attempts to install plus custom kernels forced instability. Had to start from scratch.
Should I install a custom kernel or something else? Thank you.
Bug report: goo.gl/urZGYD
Sent from the UnderWorld via Pixel XL. [emoji12]
Trying to install the OTA via recovery using the recovery method. I am systemless rooted. However, when I go into recovery it says no command, it has the android guy lying down with the red error logo. Any idea why? How can I get this month's OTA to install?
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There's a second step to enter stock recovery
Try pressing volume up and power button to go to next screen
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See
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-208003/
during your last flash in TWRP, did you flash TWRP again before rebooting? if you don't, TWRP does not stick and will show that screen since there is, at that point, no recovery installed. i believe your best bet at this point would be to fastboot TWRP and flash TWRP again.
I recently updated to the November update of Android 8.0 on my Pixel XL, and I am getting a charging issue. My phone will not charge using the OEM charging brick and cable. I have checked the cable for any damage, and there is none.
- Plugged into my wifes OEM brick and cable (she has a Pixel XL as well with October update) -> doesn't charge
- My wifes phone does charge on both my OEM brick + cable as well as hers
- Plugged into a USB-A to USB-C cable plugged into a computer -> does charge
- Plugged into a USB-A to USB-C cable plugged into old samsung charging brick -> does charge
Is this that older charging issue that popped up for the Pixel XL back when it came out? or is anyone else experiencing this?
- Plugged into my wifes OEM brick and cable (she has a Pixel XL as well with October update) -> doesn't charge
- My wifes phone does charge on both my OEM brick + cable as well as hers
- Plugged into a USB-A to USB-C cable plugged into a computer -> does charge
- Plugged into a USB-A to USB-C cable plugged into old samsung charging brick -> does charge
Is this that older charging issue that popped up for the Pixel XL back when it came out? or is anyone else experiencing this?
I am getting my Pixel XL on Monday, I presently have a Redmi Note 3 SD. I need root to restore data of some apps on my new Pixel XL but it requires root to do that. Is there a way to root, pass safety net, and still be able to receive OTA?
Quick question: I just bought a new Pixel XL (I know I'm late to the party!). The phone is prompting me to upgrade to 8.0. I know from past experience to look before you leap into an upgrade. I will eventually want to unlock the bootloader and root the phone. Is there anything I should do before I upgrade to 8.0? Is there any advantage to rooting now, or is it ok to do it after the upgrade?
To unlock a pixel you have to wipe it. So sooner rather than when you get it all set up. Other than that before or after does not matter. I would update it fully, unlock then root and then set it up.
That way if you mess up and have to flash stock you don't lose your setup....since setup is last.
And after 8 it should prompt you for 8.1.
fyi if you have the verizon variant, then you cannot unlock your bootloader if the phone is running >=7.0 (as far as i know).
also, rooting from 8.1 has a quirk or two. see my post in the link below for a step-by-step if you prefer supersu. or you can use magisk (cant help you there as i have no experience with it).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/post74767123
Looking for some help with my unlocked, rooted and Xposed Verizon Pixel XL. I've been running on the June build of PureNexus 7.1.2 and I've become dissastisfied with the stability. Wondering if anyone has a good guide for backing up apps+data+settings+media etc. and flashing to the latest build of oreo without root but keeping the bootloader unlocked. Thanks.
Im getting a Pixel XL soon and I'm having some questions mainly about TWRP and the two partitions. What's going on?
We have Dual Partitions in the names of A and B and now the recovery.img is in the boot.img so both of theses paired make development pita
Can I have both a custom rom and TWRP at the same time? Will the ROM be installed in A partition and TWRP in B partition? What happens if I want to update TWRP? Will I lose my custom ROM since it flashes to both A and B? What if I want to install a new custom ROM? Will I lose TWRP since it flashes to both A and B? Does TWRP get installed to A or B? Does the custom ROM get installed to A or B? How?
Guys I'm going insane, I'm coming from a Nexus 5 and this A/B is totally new to me.
Basically we have everything installed twice so boot_a boot_b for your boot.img ROMs will be flashed to one slot essentially A so you'll use: fastboot boot TWRP-2.0.0-0.img to boot the twrp img wipe the device as normal and install your rom zip and then you'll install a twrp zip that'll install the twrp to slot A and B and reboot to recovery that will auto switch the boot slot to B flash your gapps if needed (some roms have gapps built in) kernel/root optional all done, TWRP can be updated by flashing the new zip in recovery but development is delayed a bit while devs work stuff out since google is making changes every security patch I know its confusing as f**k but their is some great guides and everyone's helpful you'll pick it up fast
Thanks all for the info! But I have to tell you that the lack of punctuation in your post kinda confused me.
What I deciphered was that:
1)I'll boot TWRP 3.2.1 with the command "fastboot boot twrp_name.img" (which ONLY boots the recovery)
2)I'll wipe /system, /data, /cache and ART as usual
3)I'll proceed to flash my custom ROM, GApps, Kernel, Magisk 15.2 in this order(this is the order I flash)
4)Then I kinda lost you, you said I'll install TWRP .zip that actually GETS installed to BOTH A AND B. So I will lose my custom ROM, no?
5)I also lost you from here on. xD
Hello I just buy a Google pixel ,
1.Should I unlock my pixel? Will I lost ota ?
2. And is the custom ROM worth to flash? Is it better than stock Android?
3.i heard news that someone lost there data after ota, is it a common phenomenon?
(So many noob questions ???)
Thank you!
1.Should I unlock my pixel? Will I lost ota ?
2. And is the custom ROM worth to flash? Is it better than stock Android?
3.i heard news that someone lost there data after ota, is it a common phenomenon?
(So many noob questions ???)
Thank you!
Wired USB car connection
Hi folks, I'm new to Pixel XL but long time user of Android phones. I previously had a Samsung Note 4, Xperia Z2 and Z5. They all worked when connected to my car JVC stereo by USB connection. I was able to use the FF and RW buttons on the JVC to skip tracks back and forth on Spotify. Now that I have Pixel XL it doesn't work anymore. I have now replaced the JVC with a Pioneer unit, but it's still not working. I have tried using the JVC and Pioneer Arc apps but still no go. I have also tried different cables, including the ones that came with the phone. No luck.
Here's where I am a complete noob. I have no idea how Android connects to car stereo, i.e what protocol. Is there a standard protocol? How did my JVC control FF and RW on my Z5? Is there a standard protocol that is implemented across various car stereos? That phone was running Nougat and using micro-USB. How does that impact my Pixel XL, with Oreo and USB-C? I don't even know where to begin on this. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Hi folks, I'm new to Pixel XL but long time user of Android phones. I previously had a Samsung Note 4, Xperia Z2 and Z5. They all worked when connected to my car JVC stereo by USB connection. I was able to use the FF and RW buttons on the JVC to skip tracks back and forth on Spotify. Now that I have Pixel XL it doesn't work anymore. I have now replaced the JVC with a Pioneer unit, but it's still not working. I have tried using the JVC and Pioneer Arc apps but still no go. I have also tried different cables, including the ones that came with the phone. No luck.
Here's where I am a complete noob. I have no idea how Android connects to car stereo, i.e what protocol. Is there a standard protocol? How did my JVC control FF and RW on my Z5? Is there a standard protocol that is implemented across various car stereos? That phone was running Nougat and using micro-USB. How does that impact my Pixel XL, with Oreo and USB-C? I don't even know where to begin on this. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
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