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Flashfire supporting Pixel (XL)?

Hi
Does anyone know anything a out the current status of Flashfire on the Pixel (XL)?
I've tried to backup data and the screen turned black, afterwards I hard to hard reset the phone to get it working again.

niko26 said:
Hi
Does anyone know anything a out the current status of Flashfire on the Pixel (XL)?
I've tried to backup data and the screen turned black, afterwards I hard to hard reset the phone to get it working again.
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Good place to start https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire

danw_oz said:
Good place to start https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire
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I've tried to contact him already, plus asked him in one of his threads/posts. No response.

niko26 said:
I've tried to contact him already, plus asked him in one of his threads/posts. No response.
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It's probably because he got sick of being asked the same question over and over again.
If I read the XDA forums http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433 searching for the word PIXEL. This app appears that people have this working on Pixel XL, but not since the November release

danw_oz said:
It's probably because he got sick of being asked the same question over and over again.
If I read the XDA forums http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433 searching for the word PIXEL. This app appears that people have this working on Pixel XL, but not since the November release
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Thanks for your comment.
I was not asking why he was not replying to my questions - I've got total sympathy for that because the number of messages he might get must be insane.
My question still stands: Obviously Flashfire is not yet aware of the different layout of partitions on the Pixel phones. Does it still work correctly? If not, did Chainfire say anything about Flashfire being fixed to work with the pixels? I couldn't find anything, that's why I'm asking here.

I assume any announcement on it working on the Pixel will be made when it works on the Pixel. Much like superSU. (hope that doesnt sound like an ass thing to say) it's just the way things have been. unless someone else works on something and it looks like they are going to beat another dev to the punch, you don't usually see any info, much like boot-loader unlocks, rooting of a certain phone etc.. i.e when there is a bounty and team blahblah looks like they gonna take the glory, BANG! suddenly there's a solution that said dev was already working on secretly but wasn't planing on releasing any time soon but since there's competition, kinda thing. Know what I mean?

SuperSU is going to be a much higher priority for him to get going reliably with twrp and the new partition layout.

larsdennert said:
SuperSU is going to be a much higher priority for him to get going reliably with twrp and the new partition layout.
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Hey just curious what you mean by this. I know that TWRP has some bugs but I thought everything with SuperSU was worked out

I'm thinking they are still working on having them coexist without one wiping the other

larsdennert said:
I'm thinking they are still working on having them coexist without one wiping the other
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No they work fine, especially SuperSU. TWRP is in alpha but works for installing and most other things but backup and restore does not yet.

larsdennert said:
I'm thinking they are still working on having them coexist without one wiping the other
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Wow, that was like week number one.
You're waaaaaay behind on updates.

Lol then we should get on chain fires case

larsdennert said:
SuperSU is going to be a much higher priority for him to get going reliably with twrp and the new partition layout.
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What? SuperSU working perfectly with twrp. As others said twrp still in alpha and some features are iffy, but SuperSU is solid.

Without Flashfire, how do we install a new OTA update if we are rooted? What's the proper/safe procedure?

s1dest3pnate said:
Without Flashfire, how do we install a new OTA update if we are rooted? What's the proper/safe procedure?
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Are you verizon?
Because if you're verizon then add Verizon to your profile so people can appropriately address your questions.
And add your freaking state/country while you're at it. :good:

CZ Eddie said:
Are you verizon?
Because if you're verizon then add Verizon to your profile so people can appropriately address your questions.
And add your freaking state/country while you're at it. :good:
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My apologies. T-Mobile, US - added to profile. Thanks for the suggestion!

s1dest3pnate said:
Without Flashfire, how do we install a new OTA update if we are rooted? What's the proper/safe procedure?
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You can sideload the update via ADB supposedly.
I've never used that method though.
I just flash the entire update on top of my old OS using flashboot and my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/info-how-restored-to-stock-soft-t3494478
Make sure to remove the -w from the script if you don't want your old data/apps wiped.
Then re-root your phone afterwards.
Nothing to worry about there if it's not a Verizon phone.

s1dest3pnate said:
Without Flashfire, how do we install a new OTA update if we are rooted? What's the proper/safe procedure?
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I do it like in this guide http://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/1...date-a-nexus-without-root-or-custom-recovery/

Very helpful, thanks guys. I did it and it worked - ran flash-all with -w removed. I wonder though if there's any downside to doing this that may not have been identified yet, such as extra space being taken up or diminished performance (even if negligible) possibly due to some duplication of data or something like that.

s1dest3pnate said:
Very helpful, thanks guys. I did it and it worked - ran flash-all with -w removed. I wonder though if there's any downside to doing this that may not have been identified yet, such as extra space being taken up or diminished performance (even if negligible) possibly due to some duplication of data or something like that.
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No, no downside at all. Flash all without the -w is how most people do it. It could even be argued that it is better.
Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA Labs

when is the new security update for August out guys?

Just wondering when the new security update will be out as I feel the last one is making my battery drain quite a lot. Tried all the normal routine stuff and still nothing specially after two factory resets. Here is hoping that with the new software it will be fixed

Hey Goku80, judging solely by past-trends, it should most certainly be out today.

It's live guys! https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/crosshatch-pq3a.190801.002-factory-15db810d.zip

Flashed August full image from google website and touchscreen doesn't work. Can't even use pin to access phone. Anyone else?

BoboBrazil said:
Flashed August full image from google website and touchscreen doesn't work. Can't even use pin to access phone. Anyone else?
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Could I flash it without root? Sorry it has been a long while since I did something like this. I remember on the OnePlus you could flash manually

ota is not here yet

Goku80 said:
Could I flash it without root? Sorry it has been a long while since I did something like this. I remember on the OnePlus you could flash manually
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The OTA can be flashed using stock recovery. No wipe.

spotmark said:
The OTA can be flashed using stock recovery. No wipe.
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True but means I need to use ADB which I don't have a pc

Goku80 said:
True but means I need to use ADB which I don't have a pc
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You can flash it as long as your BL is unlocked. It has nothing to do with root. You still need to use the flash-all batch file though, so a computer is still necessary.

New update and rooted Pixel 3 XL How to?

Hi all,
Pixel 3 XL
Android 10(QP1A.190711.020)
ELEMENTALX-P3-2.05
Have a look at attached screenshots, how would one apply the new update without messing it up, i finally have GPay working, and I really want to keep it that way.
Thanks
I cant seem to be able to upload attachments, "url can not prase" ?

Not sure about keeping Google pay, but I followed A/B slot update from here https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tutorials.md
Everything is working fine on QP1A.190711.020.C3
You will need to reflash the kernel.
Only using systemless hosts and edge sense modules in magisk.

rob42ert said:
Hi all,
Pixel 3 XL
Android 10(QP1A.190711.020)
ELEMENTALX-P3-2.05
Have a look at attached screenshots, how would one apply the new update without messing it up, i finally have GPay working, and I really want to keep it that way.
Thanks
I cant seem to be able to upload attachments, "url can not prase"
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How'd you get Google Pay working?
I flashed the complete system img removing the -w and re-rooted (pulled boot.img from the zip and had magisk patch it and flash in fastboot)

rquinn19 said:
How'd you get Google Pay working?
I flashed the complete system img removing the -w and re-rooted (pulled boot.img from the zip and had magisk patch it and flash in fastboot)
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Gpay i got it working with BostonDan method.

Can you please link Boston Dan method?

skaforey said:
Can you please link Boston Dan method?
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pretty easy to google BostonDan and Google Pay. First result. https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-google-pay-gms-17-1-22-pie-t3929950
Edit: Just tried it on my rooted Android 10 3XL and I was able to add my cards. Haven't used it yet but generally if I can add cards I can use it. Thanks

henderjr said:
pretty easy to google BostonDan and Google Pay. First result. https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-google-pay-gms-17-1-22-pie-t3929950
Edit: Just tried it on my rooted Android 10 3XL and I was able to add my cards. Haven't used it yet but generally if I can add cards I can use it. Thanks
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I have been using that method since the day he posted it on a 3 and 3 XL. Both are on 10, and got clean wiped to do so. Both had card reinstalled and have been used at the terminal since the c3 update.

sliding_billy said:
I have been using that method since the day he posted it on a 3 and 3 XL. Both are on 10, and got clean wiped to do so. Both had card reinstalled and have been used at the terminal since the c3 update.
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Good to hear.! I have a WearOS watch with Google Pay so I haven't had a need to use my phone much.

I have to get rid of ElementalX without losing all my stuff. This kernel has many bugs, my assistent won't start when squeezed anymore.
Is there a way?

rob42ert said:
I have to get rid of ElementalX without losing all my stuff. This kernel has many bugs, my assistent won't start when squeezed anymore.
Is there a way?
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How exactly have you determined that it is the kernel, and what does "many bug" mean? There are a lot of us who are using ElementalX on 10 with no issues including assistant squeeze. You can start by installing any other kernel available in the "Google Pixel 3 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development" section (you will need to re-root) and see if it makes any difference. It would also be a good idea if you posted in the dedicated thread for ElementalX. Besides getting user answers, @flar2 will be able to answer any questions specific since it is his kernel.
As for possible issues, how you installed could (dirty, clean, OTA/OTA sideload, factory image in BL) make a very possible difference as well as what version you have installed (specifically if you installed the new c3 image). It sounds like you have a bad Android 10 install and are going to end up needing a full clean install. Good luck.

rob42ert said:
I have to get rid of ElementalX without losing all my stuff. This kernel has many bugs, my assistent won't start when squeezed anymore.
Is there a way?
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There are no bugs in ElementalX kernel.

Question I'm very overwhelmed please help

The last time I rooted a phone was 3 years ago, in general whenever I try to root a phone I feel like the entire process has changed and im completely out of the loop.
All i want to do is make it so i can install f.lux and youtube vanced, how do I do this?
I know that I need to install magisk but apparently I also need to enable the bootloader whatever that means?
Sideload, flashing, caprip, boot-image, fastboot, TWRP: these words mean nothing to me, they serve to confuse and demean me.
Is there any resource for figuring out how to go from a new out-of-the-box moto g30 to one which lets me install youtube vanced? Usually I'd look up a tutorial but the only one I found was in spanish and I don't speak spanish.
Thanks for any help you can give.

First things first.
Android has Night Light built in and Youtube Vanced doesn't need root.
But, if you're still serious about rooting and installing magisk to make use of all of the really useful modules, you'll need:
An Unlocked Bootloader: Motorola's Own Guide
Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader will wipe your phone and void its warranty, so be absolutely sure you want to do it and back up your files.
Then you'll need to manually patch a boot.img from your stock ROM (can be found here.) and flash it using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) using your PC.
I rooted mine within 3 days of owning it and have been enjoying it with no problems whatsoever ever since.
I used this guide as reference. If you have any questions you can always just message me here or on Telegram (@Kuntitled).

samjoebobtomted said:
The last time I rooted a phone was 3 years ago, in general whenever I try to root a phone I feel like the entire process has changed and im completely out of the loop.
All i want to do is make it so i can install f.lux and youtube vanced, how do I do this?
I know that I need to install magisk but apparently I also need to enable the bootloader whatever that means?
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Bootloader is small program which runs before Android operating system running. Bootloader is first program to run so It is specific for board and processor. -RootJunky
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Unlocking the bootloader
You can flash a custom system only if the bootloader allows it. Note, though, that the bootloader is locked by default. You can unlock the bootloader, but doing so deletes user data for privacy reasons. After unlocking, all data on the device is erased, that is, both private app data and shared data accessible over USB (including photos and movies). Before attempting to unlock the bootloader, back up any important files on the device. - https://source.android.com/setup/build/running
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samjoebobtomted said:
Sideload,
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Generally sideload means installing an app without the playstore.
samjoebobtomted said:
flashing,
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Flashing usually refers to installing through fastboot mode or recovery
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caprip,
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codename or development name for Moto G30
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boot-image
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The boot.img is the fie that creates the boot partition
/boot​This is the boot partition of your Android device, as the name suggests. It includes the android kernel and the ramdisk. The device will not boot without this partition. Wiping this partition from recovery should only be done if absolutely required and once done, the device must NOT be rebooted before installing a new one, which can be done by installing a ROM that includes a /boot partition.
-RootJunky
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fastboot,
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Fastboot refers to several things
Fastboot is the fastboot protocol to communicate with an Android device.
Fastboot.exe is the part of SDK Platform-Tools used to communicate with an Android device when it's in fastboot mode.
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TWRP:
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Twrp is a Custom recovery,
The stock recovery has very limited functions,
a custom recovery has more options
/recovery​This is specially designed for backup. The recovery partition can be considered as an alternative boot partition, that lets the device boot into a recovery console for performing advanced recovery and maintenance operations on it. -RootJunky
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samjoebobtomted said:
these words mean nothing to me, they serve to confuse and demean me.
Is there any resource for figuring out how to go from a new out-of-the-box moto g30 to one which lets me install youtube vanced? Usually I'd look up a tutorial but the only one I found was in spanish and I don't speak spanish.
Thanks for any help you can give.
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I have general Moto rooting instructions here
[Guide] Root Motorola with Magisk (UnLocked Bootloader)(Non-TWRP method)
Root Motorola Devices with Magisk Note: This method has been working with most Moto Devices that the Bootloader can be UnLocked. If the Bootloader cannot be Unlocked this method will not work. Please only use this as a reference. If you require...
forum.xda-developers.com

Kuntitled said:
First things first.
Android has Night Light built in and Youtube Vanced doesn't need root.
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Wait really I didn't even realize I didn't need a root for that lol.
Kuntitled said:
But, if you're still serious about rooting and installing magisk to make use of all of the really useful modules, you'll need:
An Unlocked Bootloader: Motorola's Own Guide
Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader will wipe your phone and void its warranty, so be absolutely sure you want to do it and back up your files.
Then you'll need to manually patch a boot.img from your stock ROM (can be found here.) and flash it using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) using your PC.
I rooted mine within 3 days of owning it and have been enjoying it with no problems whatsoever ever since.
I used this guide as reference. If you have any questions you can always just message me here or on Telegram (@Kuntitled).
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Hi thanks this really helped me get the grip of things haha.
I managed to unlock the bootloader but I'm a bit confused on what stock ROM you were referring to, the link you sent had a bunch of possibilities, I assume I need a reteu one since that's the name of my phone's software channel but there's a wide variety of them and the guide you sent seems to have their own ROM as well.
Either way thanks for all the help!

samjoebobtomted said:
Wait really I didn't even realize I didn't need a root for that lol.
Hi thanks this really helped me get the grip of things haha.
I managed to unlock the bootloader but I'm a bit confused on what stock ROM you were referring to, the link you sent had a bunch of possibilities, I assume I need a reteu one since that's the name of my phone's software channel but there's a wide variety of them and the guide you sent seems to have their own ROM as well.
Either way thanks for all the help!
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You should check the Build Number under "About Phone" in settings, and match it what you find on that link i sent.

Question From USA to Italy, which factory image to load?

Hello everyone
I have a question for you who are more experienced. I'm missing from the Android ecosystem from the glorious Pixel 3 from Samsung, about 11 years ago. I loved the Pixel3 user interface, so polisched and modern for the times. Now I have finally decided to do the swith from my iPhone xs to Pixel 6 pro.
I bought the phone in USA, directly from google, but I live in Italy.
Do you advise me to flash the P6P with a different factory image?
I understand that the code name for P6P is raven, but it's not clear to me which factory image I should upload. Can you give me the right suggestion?
Thanks in advance for the support.
Regards,
Giuseppe

granosalis said:
Hello everyone
I have a question for you who are more experienced. I'm missing from the Android ecosystem from the glorious Pixel 3 from Samsung, about 11 years ago. I loved the Pixel3 user interface, so polisched and modern for the times. Now I have finally decided to do the swith from my iPhone xs to Pixel 6 pro.
I bought the phone in USA, directly from google, but I live in Italy.
Do you advise me to flash the P6P with a different factory image?
I understand that the code name for P6P is raven, but it's not clear to me which factory image I should upload. Can you give me the right suggestion?
Thanks in advance for the support.
Regards,
Giuseppe
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Hi, I mention in this post which image is for where. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...a4-and-otas-for-017-016-a1-available.4384059/
I believe you want the Global one, SQ1D.211205.016.A1.

roirraW edor ehT said:
Hi, I mention in this post which image is for where. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...a4-and-otas-for-017-016-a1-available.4384059/
I believe you want the Global one, SQ1D.211205.016.A1.
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Thanks,
I do not have the phone right now in my hands, and most probably this will not happen for the next 10 days. Maybe is's worth waiting for the Jan update?

granosalis said:
Thanks,
I do not have the phone right now in my hands, and most probably this will not happen for the next 10 days. Maybe is's worth waiting for the Jan update?
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You're welcome! It's at least 50/50 chance that it would be better to wait. I have no problem on the .017 December firmware, but plenty of folks do, and I haven't had much of a problem at all with any of the firmwares so far.

What I do not understand is why there are those who force the installation of a release that has been intentionally removed from distribution. If google did there will be a reason, I think. But perhaps the benefits are greater than the disadvantages.

granosalis said:
What I do not understand is why there are those who force the installation of a release that has been intentionally removed from distribution. If google did there will be a reason, I think. But perhaps the benefits are greater than the disadvantages.
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Because it fixes some things for some people.

So January update is finally here and, if I well understood is a Global (unified) version.
I have downloaded raven sq1d.220105.007 Factory.
And sorry for the stupid question, which is the best way to install it on a brand new, out of the box P6P?
I have to start the phone first and do the first configuration or I can immediately flash the factory image and start from a fresh new install? How?

granosalis said:
So January update is finally here and, if I well understood is a Global (unified) version.
I have downloaded raven sq1d.220105.007 Factory.
And sorry for the stupid question, which is the best way to install it on a brand new, out of the box P6P?
I have to start the phone first and do the first configuration or I can immediately flash the factory image and start from a fresh new install? How?
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You'll have to allow the phone to boot up first since you'll need access to the OS to perform some commands on your PC. You can just allow the phone to boot and skip a lot of the setup process, only because flashing the most recent factory image will put you back to stock, AKA wipe your phone back to where it was when it left the factory, and then once the new image has been installed you can do a proper phone setup from scratch.
If you're not familiar with using terminal commands and don't want to run the risk of messing up your phone, I suggest you use the Android Flash Tool since it'll do everything for you and is fairly simple. Just connect your device over USB and visit the Android Flash Tool using the link below. Android Flash Tool works with any Web browser that supports WebUSB, such as Chrome or Edge. The Android Flash Tool guides you step-by-step through the process of flashing your device - there's no need to have tools installed, but you will need to unlock your device and enable USB Debugging from Developer Options.
I've provided a link on how to enable USB Debugging and Developer Options, here - https://source.android.com/setup/contribute/flash
To flash the latest January Stock image on your device, simply visit this link - https://flash.android.com/build/8030436?target=raven-user&signed
Click through those links and see if it all makes sense; and if not, report back. Either I (or someone else) will be happy to help.

RetroTech07 said:
Click through those links and see if it all makes sense; and if not, report back. Either I (or someone else) will be happy to help.
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I would like to thank you. You were really very helpful.
I have a doubt: what's the difference between loading a Factory image with ADB and using the Android Flash tool?

They do the same thing, however the android flash tool is much easier to use.

granosalis said:
What I do not understand is why there are those who force the installation of a release that has been intentionally removed from distribution. If google did there will be a reason, I think. But perhaps the benefits are greater than the disadvantages.
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I forced it on day one and I guess I was one of the lucky ones that didn't have any issues.

granosalis said:
I would like to thank you. You were really very helpful.
I have a doubt: what's the difference between loading a Factory image with ADB and using the Android Flash tool?
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You're welcome! I'm assuming all went well and you're on the latest release?
The flash tool is automated and much simpler. it's a better way to make sure you're fully stock if you were planning on selling the device or trading it in.
Think of ADB as a more advanced way of interacting with your phone when you plan on modifying it from stock. The flash tool only allows you to flash official Google images, unless a developer has implemented the same tool with a custom ROM they've developed that you plan on using.
I'm sure there's other things I'm missing that folks will chime in with.

RetroTech07 said:
You're welcome! I'm assuming all went well and you're on the latest release?
The flash tool is automated and much simpler. it's a better way to make sure you're fully stock if you were planning on selling the device or trading it in.
Think of ADB as a more advanced way of interacting with your phone when you plan on modifying it from stock. The flash tool only allows you to flash official Google images, unless a developer has implemented the same tool with a custom ROM they've developed that you plan on using.
I'm sure there's other things I'm missing that folks will chime in with.
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No my phone should arrive in about 10 days if everything goes as planned.
It is not easy to take a P6P 256gb white from italy , this model, in fact, is not sold in europe for what I know.
While waiting I try to keep myself informed. It's been a long time since my Galaxy Nexus.