I'm going to be exchanging my pixel and getting another one. Just curious so I know for the future.. if I flash the full factory image via fastboot does that relock the bootloader? I'm gonna guess that it doesn't but just wanna make sure.
New to adb and fastboot so I've been reading around like crazy trying to learn. Is the only way to lock again to use the actual lock command in fastboot?
Edit: I'm referring to using the flash-all.bat script
Yes, you will have to re-lock the bootloader. Do it with fastboot in the bootloader.
Although, you don't have to re-lock the bootloader before sending your phone back... Especially since it will have the stock image flashed to it.
aholeinthewor1d said:
if I flash the full factory image via fastboot does that relock the bootloader?
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No. Flashing the factory image does not relock the bootloader. After you have successfully rebooted, return to the bootloader and use the command: fastboot oem lock
cam30era said:
No. Flashing the factory image does not relock the bootloader. After you have successfully rebooted, return to the bootloader and use the command: fastboot oem lock
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Sorry, I know this has been asked but I've been searching for days and can't find it. Trying to flash latest factory image for 7.1.1 on pixel xl without losing data and can not find a guide to do so. Any help is appreciated
canemaxx said:
Sorry, I know this has been asked but I've been searching for days and can't find it. Trying to flash latest factory image for 7.1.1 on pixel xl without losing data and can not find a guide to do so. Any help is appreciated
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Right click the flash-all script, and choose edit (or something like that) from the drop down menu. In the last line where it says "fastboot -w update..." delete the "-w". Then just use this flash-all.
cam30era said:
Right click the flash-all script, and choose edit (or something like that) from the drop down menu. In the last line where it says "fastboot -w update..." delete the "-w". Then just use this flash-all.
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I'm sorry I was looking for the full guide on flashing the factory image with -w removed. But you did answer how to remove the -w so thank you ...is there a link to a guide with the correct commands to use?
canemaxx said:
I'm sorry I was looking for the full guide on flashing the factory image with -w removed. But you did answer how to remove the -w so thank you ...is there a link to a guide with the correct commands to use?
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This is about the best right now > http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-update-fastboot-t3498187
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This is about the best right now > http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-update-fastboot-t3498187
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Thank you!! Just to confirm there is only 1 factory image for 7.1.1 in the downloads at the google website, which will work with Verizon correct?
canemaxx said:
Thank you!! Just to confirm there is only 1 factory image for 7.1.1 in the downloads at the google website, which will work with Verizon correct?
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Correct. Let me ask you, do you have any modifications to your Pixel? Root, TWRP, custom kernel? If not, you'd be better off with ADB sideload.
cam30era said:
Correct. Let me ask you, do you have any modifications to your Pixel? Root, TWRP, custom kernel? If not, you'd be better off with ADB sideload.
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I have root and that's it. So if I'm understanding correctly, I would put the factory image zip in the platform tools folder and extract it there, open a command window from that folder and run this command fastboot flash-all
Is that correct?
canemaxx said:
I have root and that's it. So if I'm understanding correctly, I would put the factory image zip in the platform tools folder and extract it there, open a command window from that folder and run this command fastboot flash-all
Is that correct?
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You're on Windows?
Command > fastboot flash-all.bat
Make sure you remove the "-w" first
cam30era said:
You're on Windows?
Command > fastboot flash-all.bat
Make sure you remove the "-w" first
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Yes I am on Windows. So as long as I do as I stated I will retain data and 7.1.1 will be installed. After boot I can reroot with sr4?
canemaxx said:
Yes I am on Windows. So as long as I do as I stated I will retain data and 7.1.1 will be installed. After boot I can reroot with sr4?
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In fact, on Windows I think you can just double click the flash-all.bat file (I'm on Linux, so I'm not 100% positive). Yes to your other questions. As long as nothing goes wrong.
canemaxx said:
Yes I am on Windows. So as long as I do as I stated I will retain data and 7.1.1 will be installed. After boot I can reroot with sr4?
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Been here for about 4 minutes, is that normal?
canemaxx said:
Been here for about 4 minutes, is that normal?
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Nope. Your fastboot may be out of date. I'd suggest updating your Android SDK.
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Nope. Your fastboot may be out of date. I'd suggest updating your Android SDK.
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I updated sdk this morning...not sure why it hung there but everything went through and pixel is now booting. Finishing android update is in progress and seems data was retained. Thank you very much for all your help! Just in time too, Dr just decided to induce my wife's labor and my son will be here today!!
canemaxx said:
I updated sdk this morning...not sure why it hung there but everything went through and pixel is now booting. Finishing android update is in progress and seems data was retained. Thank you very much for all your help! Just in time too, Dr just decided to induce my wife's labor and my son will be here today!!
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Very good.
You sure like living on the edge...
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Very good.
You sure like living on the edge...
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Haha thanks again for all your help!! 7.1.1 installed and root is back!! This may be the last time I get to update my phone for a while lol
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I got the OTA update downloaded but could not install.Read somewhere if you have CWM ota update wont work.So i have downloaded the stock image for 4.0.2 and its in .tgz format
How can i upgrade to 4.0.2 using CWM or odin and not loose my data and setup.?
Please advice
Hussainally said:
I got the OTA update downloaded but could not install.Read somewhere if you have CWM ota update wont work.So i have downloaded the stock image for 4.0.2 and its in .tgz format
How can i upgrade to 4.0.2 using CWM or odin and not loose my data and setup.?
Please advice
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Check out Chainfire's thread. He posted a no-wipe version flashable through Odin. Follow the instructions there and make sure you download the correct version for your phone (GSM/LTE)!
mbroeders said:
Check out Chainfire's thread. He posted a no-wipe version flashable through Odin. Follow the instructions there and make sure you download the correct version for your phone (GSM/LTE)!
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hi thanks for your reply.His update you will not be updating to new bootloader am i right?
Hussainally said:
hi thanks for your reply.His update you will not be updating to new bootloader am i right?
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Indeed, it won't touch your data, recovery or bootloader. They're all safe afaik
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Indeed, it won't touch your data, recovery or bootloader. They're all safe afaik
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thats the prob...4.0,2 has a new bootloader right?i want that.
ok what if i just want to install fresh clean stock 4.0.2...how do i do that?
Hussainally said:
thats the prob...4.0,2 has a new bootloader right?i want that.
ok what if i just want to install fresh clean stock 4.0.2...how do i do that?
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If you want fresh clean stock then you can do two things:
1) on linux, extract the contents of the tgz package and use the sh script inside to flash.
2) since that's not possible on windows, you could use Chainfire's odin files first and next manually flash the bootloader and/or radioimage with fastboot. You can extract the bootloader and radio yourself from the tgz/tar package or look for them in the development section, someone posted them there.
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If you want fresh clean stock then you can do two things:
1) on linux, extract the contents of the tgz package and use the sh script inside to flash.
2) since that's not possible on windows, you could use Chainfire's odin files first and next manually flash the bootloader and/or radioimage with fastboot. You can extract the bootloader and radio yourself from the tgz/tar package or look for them in the development section, someone posted them there.
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You can flash it in windows using fastboot, you don't need to use odin for anything:
Extract the factory images
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primekk15.img
fastboot flash radio radio-maguro-i9250xxkk6.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot update image-yakju-icl53f.zip
Thanks everyone...will give it a go.....Cheers
krohnjw said:
You can flash it in windows using fastboot, you don't need to use odin for anything:
Extract the factory images
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primekk15.img
fastboot flash radio radio-maguro-i9250xxkk6.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot update image-yakju-icl53f.zip
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Thanks. Just checking, if I would like to do this, but without a wipe, can't i just flash the bootloader and radio like you suggested, and then use Odin to flash Chainfire's no-wipe version right? Just so i fully understand, thanks!
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Thanks. Just checking, if I would like to do this, but without a wipe, can't i just flash the bootloader and radio like you suggested, and then use Odin to flash Chainfire's no-wipe version right? Just so i fully understand, thanks!
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What I posted does not wipe. There's little reason to use Odin. Using Odin you *can* easily brick your device (Ask all of the folks in the Nexus S forums that used Odin to flash the wrong package for their device).
fastboot update image-yakju-icl53f.zip <-- This does not wipe
fastboot -w update image-yakju-icl53f.zip <-- This wipes (-w wipes)
mbroeders said:
Thanks. Just checking, if I would like to do this, but without a wipe, can't i just flash the bootloader and radio like you suggested, and then use Odin to flash Chainfire's no-wipe version right? Just so i fully understand, thanks!
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ok guys please bare with me here,Never done this before.when i run command adb-windows.exe,it works,thenwhen i run fastboot-windows.exe devices it works
then when i go to bootloader more...the green android with word start on top when i type fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primekk15.img,nothing happens and it says on the phone bad command or something
please advice
Nevermind guys...I DID IT.Thanks so much...excellent guide
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ok guys please bare with me here,Never done this before.when i run command adb-windows.exe,it works,thenwhen i run fastboot-windows.exe devices it works
then when i go to bootloader more...the green android with word start on top when i type fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primekk15.img,nothing happens and it says on the phone bad command or something
please advice
ok i lost root after flashing to 4.0.2 using this guide and re did install superboot windows .bat and now the phone rebooted and its stuck on google screen...how long do i wait and what do i do next???
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Hussainally said:
Hussainally said:
ok guys please bare with me here,Never done this before.when i run command adb-windows.exe,it works,thenwhen i run fastboot-windows.exe devices it works
then when i go to bootloader more...the green android with word start on top when i type fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primekk15.img,nothing happens and it says on the phone bad command or something
please advice
ok i lost root after flashing to 4.0.2 using this guide and re did install superboot windows .bat and now the phone rebooted and its stuck on google screen...how long do i wait and what do i do next???
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Give it some time, if it doesn't boot all is not lost. Pull the battery and restart.
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ok..fingers crossed...how much time?
Halleluyah....Praise the lord....thanks a million...All is well
Hussainally said:
ok..fingers crossed...how much time?
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I think that it depends on how many apps do you have...usually 2-3 minutes max. !
Has anyone who has unlocked their bootloader successfully flashed a different factory image other than the image on their phone. I've tried numerous ways and have had no success after unlocking my bootloader. Thanks to anyone who may chime in
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treIII said:
Has anyone who has unlocked their bootloader successfully flashed a different factory image other than the image on their phone. I've tried numerous ways and have had no success after unlocking my bootloader. Thanks to anyone who may chime in
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Could you be more specific about how you flashed (flash_all or each individual image file), and what happened? Error or what?
cam30era said:
Could you be more specific about how you flashed (flash_all or each individual image file), and what happened? Error or what?
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I've tried flashing the entire P factory image and it fails. I've tried with adb and fast boot on my PC. I also tried with skipsoft toolkit to see if that would work. It also fails. I have posted screen shots in that thread if you'd like to see the error. Thanks
treIII said:
I've tried flashing the entire P factory image and it fails. I've tried with adb and fast boot on my PC. I also tried with skipsoft toolkit to see if that would work. It also fails. I have posted screen shots in that thread if you'd like to see the error. Thanks
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I'd suggest fastboot flash each image file separately (boot, sys, etc)
cam30era said:
I'd suggest fastboot flash each image file separately (boot, sys, etc)
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I tried that and it seems to work but nothing changes
treIII said:
I tried that and it seems to work but nothing changes
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What is it that you are expecting to change?
cam30era said:
What is it that you are expecting to change?
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The build number and for OEM unlocking to be pickable. My bootloader is already unlocked so I thought flashing a different factory image would make it possible in developer options
treIII said:
The build number and for OEM unlocking to be pickable. My bootloader is already unlocked so I thought flashing a different factory image would make it possible in developer options
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I agree. That's very strange. Does fastboot indicate success after flashing each image?
cam30era said:
I agree. That's very strange. Does fastboot indicate success after flashing each image?
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Yes for some but the system image fails. Look in skipsoft tool thread and you'll see it. There are pictures
treIII said:
Yes for some but the system image fails. Look in skipsoft tool thread and you'll see it. There are pictures
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If you don't use skipsoft, and in fastboot do:
fastboot flash system system.img
You still get this partition error?
cam30era said:
If you don't use skipsoft, and in fastboot do:
fastboot flash system system.img
You still get this partition error?
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Yes
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Yes
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Very strange. I'm at a loss.
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Very strange. I'm at a loss.
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So u have Verizon version? I'd like to see someone else try to flash a factory image to know where this goes
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So u have Verizon version? I'd like to see someone else try to flash a factory image to know where this goes
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No. Considering buying one. That's why I'm interested in this.
cam30era said:
No. Considering buying one. That's why I'm interested in this.
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Yeah I wish someone else would chime in and try. I can't figure it out after trying for 4 hours last night and about two today. So I gave up and posted
I flashed the google factory image. . oem unlock will stay greyed out but that is not a big deal. bunch of people did this and discussion in this other thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-unlocking-discussions-t3484497
zanoli99 said:
I flashed the google factory image. . oem unlock will stay greyed out but that is not a big deal. bunch of people did this and discussion in this other thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-unlocking-discussions-t3484497
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Not until you want to update to newer firmwares and there is no unlock method on those bootloaders. Converting to a GPS Pixel would be ideal if it is even possible.
joderme said:
Not until you want to update to newer firmwares and there is no unlock method on those bootloaders. Converting to a GPS Pixel would be ideal if it is even possible.
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If you unlock now and update later your bootloader will remained locked unless Google finds a way to push a bootloader update with the coming OTA's that locks your bootloader after unlocking but that's highly unlikely. Plus, if you jump the gun and install the OTA before knowing the results of the OTA, you're kind of asking for something like this to happen. Hopefully Google doesn't find a deceitful way of pushing bootloader updates to lock us back up as you know they have already learned that a backdoor was found to unlock the Verizon bootloaders. They're not stupid and Jcase already said the sunshine guys were sending the exploit to Google so they would patch it. Vulnerabilities are too common these days on Android and these exploit seekers are quick to submit patches for them.
OK. Finally was able to flash the latest pixel factory image on my PXL. Minimal and fastboot and latest drivers from Google.
i sorta need help in this department as well... do i unzip the zip inside the zip??
im getting missing recovery.img and missing boot.sig i would like to make this a non verizon device. the flash-all.bat didnt work and i tried modifying it by removing -w but still same errors. spoon feed me please or teamview? its been 2 days
I need to return my pixel, so i need stock recovery, and to remove twrp. i searched and searched for an answer, but I can't find anything. Any advice would be very much appreciated. thanks!
Abbieru said:
I need to return my pixel, so i need stock recovery, and to remove twrp. i searched and searched for an answer, but I can't find anything. Any advice would be very much appreciated. thanks!
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Download the factory image from Google and either fastboot flash the boot image, or use the flash_all script.
cam30era said:
Download the factory image from Google and either fastboot flash the boot image, or use the flash_all script.
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thanks sooo much. do i just extract the boot image from it? and do i wipe the boot image first? what commands do i use?
Abbieru said:
thanks sooo much. do i just extract the boot image from it? and do i wipe the boot image first? what commands do i use?
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Follow the directions in this thread > https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886
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Follow the directions in this thread > https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886
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for the factory image, do i need one with certain letter combo? none of them match mine..
Abbieru said:
for the factory image, do i need one with certain letter combo? none of them match mine..
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I'd suggest flashing the full factory image, using the flash-all script. Make sure your ADB and fastboot are up to date. Download the latest, NOF26V.
cam30era said:
I'd suggest flashing the full factory image, using the flash-all script. Make sure your ADB and fastboot are up to date. Download the latest, NOF26V.
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i just did it. there is no recovery.img it in the archive it said.. what do i do now? :c
Abbieru said:
i just did it. there is no recovery.img it in the archive it said.. what do i do now? :c
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Stock recovery is part of the boot image.
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Stock recovery is part of the boot image.
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it said parition b doesnt exist and failed. i hope i didnt brick it im a newbie at this so this feels tedious..
Abbieru said:
it said parition b doesnt exist and failed. i hope i didnt brick it im a newbie at this so this feels tedious..
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Were you using the flash-all script?
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Were you using the flash-all script?
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yes. i tried booting, my phone is bricked. i dont know what i did wrong.. i need to return this so i dont know what to do
Abbieru said:
yes. i tried booting, my phone is bricked. i dont know what i did wrong.. i need to return this so i dont know what to do
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I don't understand your answer. Did you use the flash-all script, or try to flash only the boot image?
Abbieru said:
yes. i tried booting, my phone is bricked. i dont know what i did wrong.. i need to return this so i dont know what to do
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Why do you think you're phone is bricked. Did you run the flash all as you were instructed. Those errors you mentioned are normal.
So, here's the error I get (per the phone screen): "E:\Update package is older than the current build, expected a build newer than timestamp 15107775026, but package has a timestamp 1510540413 and downgrade not allowed."
I think their QC department is a local elementary school. How can the timestamp on a file released today be older than a timestamp on a file released a month ago?
dafuq? I'm getting exactly the same error. idiots!
flash the whole image
At the moment you cannot sideload if you are on the Developer Preview 2, only way is to flash which will wipe everything.
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At the moment you cannot sideload if you are on the Developer Preview 2, only way is to flash which will wipe everything.
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anyone has the OTA for those on DP2?
I'm not on DP2 and mine won't sideload either.
c:\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb sideload taimen-ota-opm1.171019.011.zip
serving: 'taimen-ota-opm1.171019.011.zip' (~0%) adb: failed to read command: No error
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At the moment you cannot sideload if you are on the Developer Preview 2, only way is to flash which will wipe everything.
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if you edit the flash-all script it will not wipe anything
The issue is that the build that they used is older. Look at the numbers. .11 is the final and .12 is the beta. My guess is there was an issue in the beta build so they rolled it back .
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Mikulec said:
if you edit the flash-all script it will not wipe anything
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This is a stupid question, but I've never edited the flash-all file before. Do you just edit out the -w in notepad and save it? Or do I need something else to edit it?
Thanks!
EMcTx said:
This is a stupid question, but I've never edited the flash-all file before. Do you just edit out the -w in notepad and save it? Or do I need something else to edit it?
Thanks!
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thats all you need to do.
just make sure the flash-all you run is the version you edited.
Flash all.bat is the easiest way
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if you edit the flash-all script it will not wipe anything
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True, but if you have to unlock the bootloader to flash then it will wipe regardless.
If bootloader is already unlocked then this will work.
So those on DP2 with unlocked bootloader when/how will be able to update to official/final 8.1?
thegios said:
So those on DP2 with unlocked bootloader when/how will be able to update to official/final 8.1?
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you can do it now if you want to, flash the factory images.
else, wait for the OTA to come from Google.
Ops sorry I wrote unlocked but meant LOCKED!!!!
Can I flash factory images with locked bootloader without wiping data?
thegios said:
Ops sorry I wrote unlocked but meant LOCKED!!!!
Can I flash factory images with locked bootloader without wiping data?
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No.
uicnren said:
No.
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So I need to wait a specific ota from Google for those on DP2?
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So I need to wait a specific ota from Google for those on DP2?
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yes.
Thanks.
I thought that those on DP2 would get ota before the others...
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Thanks.
I thought that those on DP2 would get ota before the others...
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That's what I thought myself.
Anywho, what's the difference between DP2 and Final? Want to know if it's worth the time and effort.
Was rooted on the January version but after uninstalling Magisk and trying to flash the Feb factory image I get theses errors. Platform tools are updated.
Solved: Always unlock_critical when unlocking your bootloader! Some say it's optional but it can/will lead to problems!
rank78 said:
Was rooted on the January version but after uninstalling Magisk and trying to flash the Feb factory image I get theses errors. Platform tools are updated.
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Did you extract the factory image? And then place all those files in the platform-tools folder?
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Did you extract the factory image? And then place all those files in the platform-tools folder?
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Yep, this is what I had after extracting.
The bootloader is tmz12bb so no idea why the cmd is saying I'm trying to flash tmz12b.
rank78 said:
Yep, this is what I had after extracting.
The bootloader is tmz12bb so no idea why the cmd is saying I'm trying to flash tmz12b.
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That's odd for sure! Looks just like my files when I updated to the February build. I'm assuming you get the proper response when you type in fastboot devices as well?? Maybe try fastbooting the January image again, and then try the February one. Almost sounds like something got corrupted when you tried to unroot. Are you clean or dirty flashing the update? ?
rank78 said:
Yep, this is what I had after extracting.
The bootloader is tmz12bb so no idea why the cmd is saying I'm trying to flash tmz12b.
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Shouldn't all those files be in the platform tools folder?
You didn't unlock critical. So it can't flash the bootloader. You need to do that, and it's going to wipe your phone again.
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Shouldn't all those files be in the platform tools folder?
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I agree as well. Isn't those files suppose to be in the root folder of platforms tools folder
Put those files in that folder and do the commands again. Should work
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That's odd for sure! Looks just like my files when I updated to the February build. I'm assuming you get the proper response when you type in fastboot devices as well?? Maybe try fastbooting the January image again, and then try the February one. Almost sounds like something got corrupted when you tried to unroot. Are you clean or dirty flashing the update? ?
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Dirty. I'll try doing that in the morning.
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Shouldn't all those files be in the platform tools folder?
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Yes but kept them in a folder so you guys can see.
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You didn't unlock critical. So it can't flash the bootloader. You need to do that, and it's going to wipe your phone again.
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Are you sure? Can't I skip flashing the bootloader? I looked in the next zip but no recovery.img but I have the other 5 necessary imgs. If I'm keeping TWRP can't I skip recovery anyway?
Nevermind, wrong thread. Sorry
rank78 said:
Dirty. I'll try doing that in the morning.
It won't matter, if you haven't done the command...fastboot flashing unlock_critical
Your not going to be upgrading everything with the factory image unless you try to flash them individually. Which probably still won't work without the updated bootloader.
Yes but kept them in a folder so you guys can see.
Yep, they'll need to go in the platform-tools folder.
Are you sure? Can't I skip flashing the bootloader? I looked in the next zip but no recovery.img but I have the other 5 necessary imgs. If I'm keeping TWRP can't I skip recovery anyway?
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There is no recovery.img anymore on the P2XL. The recovery now resides in the boot.img. If you want to save yourself some headaches further down the road, unlock the critical, wipe the phone, and start over. Then updating every month will be a piece of cake :good:
Badger50 said:
There is no recovery.img anymore on the P2XL. The recovery now resides in the boot.img. If you want to save yourself some headaches further down the road, unlock the critical, wipe the phone, and start over. Then updating every month will be a piece of cake :good:
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Lol dude sometimes I wish we could mass edit this entire device threads and remove every post that advocates against unlock critical and add "must unlock critical" to every thread. :good:
But to the OP, yes unlock critical and bite the bullet once then forget about it.
CyberpodS2 said:
Lol dude sometimes I wish we could mass edit this entire device threads and remove every post that advocates against unlock critical and add "must unlock critical" to every thread. :good:
But to the OP, yes unlock critical and bite the bullet once then forget about it.
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Amen to that bro! ????
CyberpodS2 said:
Lol dude sometimes I wish we could mass edit this entire device threads and remove every post that advocates against unlock critical and add "must unlock critical" to every thread. :good:
But to the OP, yes unlock critical and bite the bullet once then forget about it.
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This. When I first unlocked my bootloader I didn't see to unlock critical, and when I saw afterward it was said to be unnecessary. I'll start from scratch and report back. Sigh.
Flashed critical and was in a bootloop with TWRP but managed to adb flash-all. Still showed missing files but it kept going and now all up to date. Thanks guys!
Side note: Since Google backs up and restores practically everything, do you guys bother with TiB anymore? I haven't in years and just did a backup before all this but doesn't seem like it offers much more.
rank78 said:
Flashed critical and was in a bootloop with TWRP but managed to adb flash-all. Still showed missing files but it kept going and now all up to date. Thanks guys!
Side note: Since Google backs up and restores practically everything, do you guys bother with TiB anymore? I haven't in years and just did a backup before all this but doesn't seem like it offers much more.
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I still use TiBu to restore the data on all my user apps. Google just doesn't quite do all of that just yet
Hi
How do I know if I'm critical or not bootloader unlocked?
Thanks
dd66 said:
Hi
How do I know if I'm critical or not bootloader unlocked?
Thanks
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Did you run the command yourself, or purchase it from someone else with it already unlocked???
Badger50 said:
Did you run the command yourself, or purchase it from someone else with it already unlocked???
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Solved. (ran fastboot oem-info)
Thanks anyway