pixel 2

  1. L

    Thread Screen lifting off from frame, still a serious safety concern if phone is only used for tethering?

    So I live in an area with no high speed internet and thusly have to use cell data as my house's internet source. We have a separate line (and phone) that is solely dedicated to this purpose. So it basically just acts as a modem via USB tether that goes through a stationary laptop to a router (so...
  2. S

    Thread Google Fi Pixel 2 suddenly flickering

    So this is my wifes phone, or I'd have put it on some custom firmware awhile back. Everything has been fine since we've had it but a few days ago it was flickering a lot, I looked into it but hadn't had time to really sit with it and work it out and now today it's flickering so bad the phone is...
  3. X

    Thread Pixel 2 brick/self-unbrick? (Long but need help)

    Okay so it may be a little redundant but I'm gonna start from the beginning I bought a pixel 2 about a year and 1-2 months ago on Amazon I immediately knew I needed root and a custom ROM so I put linage on it as it was at the time the only ROM being updated I then switched to 2 others pixel dust...
  4. T

    Thread Pixel 2 non-functioning screen, options for using ADB?

    Greetings fellow techno-wizards! Got a big problem that I'm hoping you can help me with. Long story short, my trusty Pixel 2 had one too many drops, now the screen won't turn on and won't respond to touch. The logic board is operating, and I haven't rebooted since then, so I can unlock with the...
  5. V

    Thread [Kernel] Valax kernel

    this is the 2nd kernel i learn compile (the first is poco) i hope every one after test give me a truth felling for i can make better kernel ! . Install COME HERE Features: nothing too much. cause it base losit stock as posible Linux version 4.4.228 Compile with gcc11 & clang 11 Merge CAF...
  6. King Mustard

    Thread Phone reached 0% watching video but now won't turn back on

    Was watching a video until it died. It has been plugged in for hours since it powered down, so it should be fully charged. I have held the power button down for 30 seconds but nothing happens. When plugging it in to a computer, there's no response from either side. Any suggestions?
  7. B

    Thread My Pixel 2 Can't Connect with my PC

    Hi XDA I've got a Pixel 2 phone and while I want to upgrade it via fastboot (I had my phone rooted), I can't find it under fastboot devices. Rebooting to Android would not help too. So I removed the cable from my Pixel and plug it into my Samsung Galaxy Note FE but it shows up. I've tried the...
  8. R

    Thread Unable to load modded System.img on Pixel 2 using kitchen

    Is anyone successful in loading modded system.img to a system-as-root device like Pixel 2+? With the nexus 5x I use to make some changed to the build.prop and init.rc to get adb on boot/OOBE but due to the new system-on-root with the Pixel devices, I need to modify the system image. I bought the...
  9. caifaz

    Thread [Help] Device can't find nor connect 5GHz networks

    I have been having this issue for a while, no one was able to help me so far... I can't find nor connect to 5GHz networks at all, recently, I found out that if I turn airplane mode ON and then I enable WiFi, I can connect to 5GHz networks... WiFi ON + Airplane mode OFF (location status doesn't...
  10. D

    Thread Issues Rooting Pixel 2 android 9.0 latest build with Magisk

    Hello, I have been struggling to root my device. I have not wiped and rooted it in some time and now coming back to it again magisk keeps breaking my device. I have clean flashed the latest android 9.0.0 build. I have flashed TWRP custom recovery 3.3.0 successfully. I have tried to flash...
  11. T

    Thread Root and record calls with pixel 2 - android 10

    Hi! I am new android user after 10 years with iPhone. I understand that there is no way to record calls with Pixel without rooting. There is any way to record calls without rooting? If no, with rooting i can record calls without problem? what any interesting options rooting give me...
  12. caifaz

    Thread Final Android Q images are available!

    https://developers.google.com/android/images https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/walleye-qp1a.190711.020-factory-fa9552ea.zip
  13. T

    Thread Pixel 2 XL doesn't show notification when on Home WiFi

    Hello guys! lately I have noticed that I am not getting notifications on the phone in the real-time when it supposed to come. Etc whatsapp messages, Snapchat notifications, Instagram, Emails... You name it. What I have realized is that I can see that the Wi-Fi connection gets a "Limitation...
  14. W

    Thread My Pixel 2 Very Slow

    I have Pixel 2 with 128GB Hynix UFS and 4GB Samsung DDR4 RAM. My Pixel 2 work flawlessly before I got accident and break the screen. Now I change my screen but my Pixel 2 became super laggy and slow. Anybody have / experienced this problem?
  15. K

    Thread [MAGISK MOD] Android Q tweaks

    Android Q hidden settings enabler Created by kingbri Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you flash this and make your phone into a brick, blow it up, create nuclear war, etc. You are flashing this at your own risk (However, it's very likely this won't happen) This is a simple magisk module...
  16. D

    Thread Help with possibly bricked device after flashing TWR (Error: LoadImageAndAuth Failed)

    Hi everyone! I kinda screwed up here, phone was already rooted, went into twrp to flash twrp zip but forgot to use the .img Now the phone is refusing to boot normal/recovery with the "ERROR: LoadImageAndAuth Failed: Load Error" and I think I solved it once before flashing to two partitions...
  17. S

    Thread Can I flash pixel 3 rom to pixel 2

    Hi guys, I read that no difference between pixel 2 and pixel 3. Then, I can flash pixel 3 rom to pixel 2?
  18. L

    Thread WiFi sharing

    Hi folk, is there a way to have WiFi sharing on our beloved device? Is it a SW limitation, or HW that need device to be rooted or is it just impossible with this HW? It seems P3* has it!! Thank you
  19. C

    Thread Pixel 2 XL won't connect to my car when is connected Gear S3 frontier

    When the Pixel 2 XL is connected to Samsung Gear S3 frontier and I get in the car the Pixel won't connect to the Car unless I select in the Phone Bluetooth connections the Gear S3 and select forget, then the Pixel connects to the car Any idea how can i fix this? Thanks
  20. H

    Thread Nov OTA not coming + bootloader error

    Hi guys, I have not received the November update, and I always received latest security patches on the day of release, so it was strange to me. Tapping the "Check for updates" button shows no update. I've been suspicious so I booted into bootloader and it greeted me with an error: "ERROR...
  21. showlyshah

    Thread Get pixel 3 / 3 xl exclusive camera features on pixel 2 / 2xl..

    Some great mind ( or is it me ?) once said ... " If its a software.. then there will definitely be a hack " ...:D Pixel 3 xl may haven't shipped yet.. but software bits like pixel 3 xl launcher, wall paper, etc are out.. and with that came out its amazing camera apk... So why not run it on...
  22. S

    Thread Pixel 3 Features on Pixel 2 and Older devices

    Hi Everyone, I figured i'd directly ask and see what Pixel 3 features will be made available to Pixel 2 and Pixel devices by contacting Customer Support. The following has been listed and emailed to me directly: Hello, this email is in reference to our conversation we had regarding the Pixel...
  23. Sab3elbromba

    Thread Dbrand skin on top of tempered glass

    I ordered AMFILM Curved Tempered Glass screen protector for my Pixel 2 XL but then cracked the bottom part of my glass under the bottom speaker before it arrived, so I have decided to apply a dbrand skin on the front glass to cover it up, question is now: Should I first apply my tempered glass...
  24. S

    Thread [solved] Since android 9: phone uses mobile data though wifi available

    Update: Solved! It was a problem with AFwall+ and Android 9, not with android itself. I used this as a workaround: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77302832&postcount=4612 ------------------- Hello all, I recently updated my Pixel 2 to Android 9. Now, when I am connected to my...
  25. MikeS.

    Thread [Poll] Pixel 2 walleye (non XL) - panorama mode points blurry/out of focus results

    Hello folks! My device is also affected. Therefor I want to know who else. I reported this issue to Google support. They are willing to replace my device. Before I really do that, I want to know if a pixel 2 (walleye) owner doesn't have the problem. My device has no other problems. I don't...
  26. frap129

    Thread [MAGISK MODULE] Pixel 2 Blurry Panorama Fix

    Hey XDA! Saw the portal post about the pixel 2 blurry panorama fix (that you can read here) so I turned it into a Magisk module to make it easier to apply. Note, I have a Pixel 2 XL, so I only tested this module to make sure that it boots and the camera still works, I did not test whether or...
  27. S

    Thread Pixel 2 vs OnePlus 6

    Hi everyone, I would like to change my Nexus 5X and I'm undecided between Pixel 2 (not XL) and OnePlus 6. I'm Italy and I will buy my new smartphone on Amazon. Currently, these are the prices: - Pixel 2 (64GB - 4GB): €750 (min) - €820 (max); - OnePlus 6 (128GB - 8GB): €569. (they are selled...
  28. T

    Thread Sometimes when I listen to audio notes on Whatsapp the volume goes high suddenly

    After getting my new Pixel 2, I've been noticing a strange behavior while using Whatsapp. The audio notes on Whatsapp can be played both on "loudspeaker" or "phone speker" mode, depending on how you hold your phone if far or close to you ear. This is determined by the proximity sensor, I guess...
  29. F

    Thread [MOD] Pixel 2 Boot Animations - Huawei Ascend XT 2

    Pixel 2 Boot Animations. (Huawei Ascend XT2) (H1711) Preview - White - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrXHzTr2TrM Preview - Black - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6wrGwHYvQ These were originally posted in this thread by TECHNO_THUNDER (Please go over there and give him thanks!) But the...
  30. mohitpahwa

    Thread Google Pixel WhatsApp Discussion Group

    Hi Guys, I have created this group to have a community of all the Pixel users in one place to discuss our problems, give help, share thoughts and opinions. Also share this link with the people who have the pixel 2 XL so that they can also join! WhatsApp Group Link: MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED...
  31. G

    Thread Pixel 2 Stuck On Bootloader, Can't Boot/Recovery [ERROR: Slot Unbootable: Load Error]

    Hey guys! I have a Pixel 2 that basically bricked this morning. When booting only the bootloader comes up. The device can't boot into the OS or even the recovery. Now I understand the Pixel 2's are dual partition and my "Boot-slot" is "b" not "a". I don't remember changing it though, that is if...
  32. steejo

    Thread [G-DOC] Unfixed Android / Pixel 2 Issues

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Tvr5z8A_EvZ-BC-ZP2bKARReKwAG3nVpvEYEpwujfoU/ Above is an editable Google Sheet I created to document the issues present on Pixel 2 / XL devices, amongst others. I've been having rather buggy experiences with my Pixel 2 lately and thought it would be best...
  33. C

    Thread Disable or uninstall Pixel 2 launcher

    Is there a way to disable or uninstall the Pixel 2 launcher?
  34. M

    Thread USB-C headphone adapter inline mic issue?

    I've had a consistent issue with my Pixel2's headphone adapter. When on a phone call with headphones and an inline mic, I hear the headphone mic fed into the headphones, but ONLY when on a call in the phone app. (Mute button still feeds audio) Does anyone else have this problem? I have a...
  35. D

    Thread Pixel Experience 8.1 Oreo Le2 x526

    Pixel experience ROM This is not my work, I am sharing this rom, which I found in a telegram group Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vXtYhiEpCXBZSZDub7rMHfwu3DPGlIyF/view No need to flash gaaps Credits Jhenrique09 mrdarkness And all other developers who have been working hard to fix...
  36. joeyhuab

    Thread Pix3lify [Unity]

    Pix3lify As a Mi A1 user, I was stuck with Stock Oreo 8.0.0 without Oreo custom ROMs when I first bought my device. Kernel sources weren't released at the time so I decided if I can cook up a Magisk module that can bring me the Pixel UI without the need to install that ROM. What I did is to...
  37. W

    Thread How to use warranty on Pixel 2 XL without original billing (was a gift)?

    Hi, I have a Pixel 2 XL that an uncle gifted to me, I have no problem with the phone by now, but what if I needed to RMA or sell the phone, how to be able to use the warranty without the original billing of the purchase? I don't want to ask my uncle for billing because it was a gift, there is a...
  38. R

    Thread Pixel 2* Camera* manual mode

    As there is no manual mode provided by Google, is it possible to manual mode in camera? if yes, then how? Do I need to install third party app? which one is good?
  39. G

    Thread AOSP ROM for Walleye 1.0 [8.1] [OPM1.171019.014]

    MODERATOR EDIT: THREAD CLOSED OP, to have this thread re-opened, please see the PM I sent you and reply. This is from the Latest AOSP code as of this post. README: I was bored and wanted to flash my Pixel 2 with a clean AOSP rom, but after searching XDA, Google and twitter I decided that no...
  40. D

    Thread Anyone else having issues flashing Xposed?

    You may, or may not, have noticed Xposed for SDK27 came out today I for one, am hyped. However, I cannot get it to install. The app gives a 404 error when I try to download though through there. I can download through the official DB, but that doesn't work either, gives me a 'failed to mount...
  41. mauronofrio

    Thread [TOOL][PIXEL 2] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

    This is the Pixel's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread TOOL ALL IN ONE ADVANCED OPTIONS FUNCTIONS Install Drivers Install Drivers Unlock Bootloader Lock Bootloader (use carefully) Flash TWRP Recovery Flash Stock Recovery Flash Stock...
  42. Shiestie

    Thread Unlock Bootloader on Verizon Pixel 2 [CONFIRMED]

    I'm not entirely sure if this is old news or not, but if you have the Verizon Pixel 2 like I do, and have been depressed that we can't unlock the bootloader thanks to the Evil Verizon people, and want to stick it to the Evil Verizon people and still Unlock the Bootloader for whatever purpose...
  43. M

    Thread Open WiFi appears to be causing my mobile network to become unresponsive?

    As of yesterday I'm having a very strange issue. At the local coffee shop that I'm at to do work which normally has not given me any issue, suddenly my LTE on my pixel 2 stopped working. SMS and the internet were unresponsive. The network would cycle between no service, 3G, H, and periodically...
  44. M

    Thread Circular Polarizer (CPL) lens to use?

    I'd like to get a Circular Polarizer (CPL) lens for the Pixel 2 like this one from Bomgogo (there are more by other companies as well), but I'd prefer one that attaches to a metal ring around the camera lens by magnets so I can put on/off quickly. Also, since I use a case (by Spigen) on the...
  45. eduncan911

    Thread Rear Glass Replacement Part?

    Where can one source the rear glass from? My Pixel 2 dropped from an ottoman onto a tile floor landing on its back top corner, and spider-webbed the back glass panel. I just measured this little ottoman - it's only 22" tall. A fall of 22" is all it takes. My biggest concern is the spider web...
  46. M

    Thread Recommended app for fingerprint sensor gesture control?

    Can anyone recommend applications, preferably free although cost is okay, that use gestures on the fingerprint sensor to create actions in Android? The gestures would be single or multiple swipes in a direction and single and multiple taps, and my preference for actions is to turn on the...
  47. S

    Thread [ZIP Flashable via TWRP][True Black & White 1440P] Bootlogo Pixel XL & Pixel 2 XL

    [ZIP Flashable via TWRP][True Black & White 1440P] Bootlogo Pixel XL & Pixel 2 XL Hey Guys! Alrighty, I decided to create my own thread because I keep seeing a lot of people asking for it. I posted the zip files in another thread but it keeps being skipped... Even though I gave the right to...
  48. Aadhith

    Thread Enable Google Lens on Google Assistant

    Prerequisites : -Your phone should be rooted -any root explorer -u need to flash this created by ZeevoX : https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/themes/flashable-zip-google-lens-pixel-2-t3693859 file if u have already done it don't bother Features : -Google Lens will be enabled on google...
  49. B

    Thread Any issues with Chromecast Audio in Car?

    I think I have read most of the old posts here and elsewhere on Chromecast Audio in the car using smartphone wifi tethering. What I am wondering is how well it actually works over time. Does the phone get very hot with all the data running back and forth? (I expect that CCA gets Spotify content...
  50. S

    Thread Pixel 2 full theme on our G4 with Nova Launcher

    I recently updated Nova launcher and noticed i can have the search bar under the dock icons, so i found a couple of apps that will give the exact look of the Pixel 2 launcher. Here is a step by step video about how to do it in less than 5 minutes (no root required) https://youtu.be/lxyl2pdT_1M