Can't install March security update - Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers

So I bought my Google Pixel XL few days ago from eBay. The phone was used by the seller only for few days. Everything works fine except for the system update.
I'm actually able to download the 2017-03 security patch, but once the installation starts it fails in step 1 and I get the error message in the screenshot.
Did anybody experience a similar problem? Do you think I must return the phone?

Only reason I can think of that will bork an update is if one or more of the core apps are deleted or frozen. You verified you're all stock correct?
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tatootie67 said:
Only reason I can think of that will bork an update is if one or more of the core apps are deleted or frozen. You verified you're all stock correct?
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How can I do that ?
I checked that the phone is not rooted and I did a hard reset.

Elixir_ said:
How can I do that ?
I checked that the phone is not rooted and I did a hard reset.
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The seller may have had it rooted. And he didn't install factory firmware, before he sold it to u. Maybe he did an unroot root in SuperSU and that is not a sure thing. Just a guess. I would go to Google site and fastboot newest factory image.
Edit. Is the bootloader unlocked?

Check in your about phone section and see what version, kernel, and baseband your on. Or screenshot it and post it here
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mac796 said:
The seller may have had it rooted. And he didn't install factory firmware, before he sold it to u. Maybe he did an unroot root in SuperSU and that is not a sure thing. Just a guess. I would go to Google site and fastboot newest factory image.
Edit. Is the bootloader unlocked?
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This is what I get when I boot into bootloader

tatootie67 said:
Check in your about phone section and see what version, kernel, and baseband your on. Or screenshot it and post it here
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Here is a screenshot

Elixir_ said:
This is what I get when I boot into bootloader
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Is it a Google version if it is I would unlock it and flash the new factory image. If it's not I would prob try to get money back. I'm not sure if you can flash factory image with locked bootloader. I think you can go ahead but not backwards. You will have to make sure.

You can use adb to sideload the signed ota zip in stock recovery with a locked bl.

You shouldn't have to do any of that if it's stock unrooted. But unfortunately, you don't know what the previous owner may have done.
Adb sideload might be your only choice to truly get back to stock.
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toknitup420 said:
You can use adb to sideload the signed ota zip in stock recovery with a locked bl.
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I think this is the best place to start. Here are some directions for the OP.
Get the fastboot adb tools from google. Unzip them onto your computer's desktop.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
Then get the full ota zip and follow the directions on this page.
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Keep us posted, we will help you.

TonikJDK said:
I think this is the best place to start. Here are some directions for the OP.
Get the fastboot adb tools from google. Unzip them onto your computer's desktop.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
Then get the full ota zip and follow the directions on this page.
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Keep us posted, we will help you.
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Which OTA should I download ? Sorry for my ignorance, it's my first Google/stock android phone...

Elixir_ said:
Which OTA should I download ? Sorry for my ignorance, it's my first Google/stock android phone...
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XL right? Under the Marlin for XLsection the last one if your carrier is Rogers. Second to the last for anything else.

Elixir_ said:
Which OTA should I download ? Sorry for my ignorance, it's my first Google/stock android phone...
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You should use the full flashable image and not the OTA to return to stock from this page:
https://developers.google.com/android/images
Using the specific image 7.1.1, second from bottom of Pixel XL seection.

Ok thanks a lot guys, I'll flash it once I get home.
Just to be sure, this won't void the warranty right ? because I checked with Google and the phone is still under warranty.

Elixir_ said:
Ok thanks a lot guys, I'll flash it once I get home.
Just to be sure, this won't void the warranty right ? because I checked with Google and the phone is still under warranty.
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No it won't void the warranty.

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
You should use the full flashable image and not the OTA to return to stock from this page:
https://developers.google.com/android/images
Using the specific image 7.1.1, second from bottom of Pixel XL seection.
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He can't his bootloader is locked. No flashing images

toknitup420 said:
He can't his bootloader is locked. No flashing images
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you can flash official signed images with locked bootloader, you just can't flash anything non official.
I did ti on my own only 2 weeks ago when messed up sometyhing with beta builds.

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
you can flash official signed images with locked bootloader, you just can't flash anything non official.
I did ti on my own only 2 weeks ago when messed up sometyhing with beta builds.
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So you ran the flash all on a locked bootloader?

toknitup420 said:
So you ran the flash all on a locked bootloader?
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yes as i have many times before
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Can I relock bootloader for warranty?

I'm going to get I ze551ml and I'm definitely going to root it as some apps I use require root.
Just in case something happen, like hardware fault, can I return to stock firmware stock recovery and locked bootloader without any trace of being rooted before and get warranty?
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ImjuzCY said:
I'm going to get I ze551ml and I'm definitely going to root it as some apps I use require root.
Just in case something happen, like hardware fault, can I return to stock firmware stock recovery and locked bootloader without any trace of being rooted before and get warranty?
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At the moment you can't relock the bootloader
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sideloading the entire stock firmware might do ur job....maybe m not sure cuz, i haven't even unlocked my bl?
ImjuzCY said:
I'm going to get I ze551ml and I'm definitely going to root it as some apps I use require root.
Just in case something happen, like hardware fault, can I return to stock firmware stock recovery and locked bootloader without any trace of being rooted before and get warranty?
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The fact that you can't lock the bootloader again is the reason why I haven't unlocked my phone yet.
You can still root the phone without unlocking the bootloader.
news?
Still no.
I believe that locking it won't be possible until Asus releases an official bootloader unlocker.
relock bl
RealYoti said:
AFAIK, bootloader will be relocked after flashing RAW firmware via Asus Flash Tool.
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AFT: https://mega.nz/#!LcwhXDLZ!PN1jzQ0hDotKotC5ckIP_GHVvh4qAQyvMzN8VK4fVBU
RAW: https://mega.nz/#!7cA3nTZC!NiHOzVoVPdXAOVsQkjQT6umMMpfIeaxpE2es7lrwGpI
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/zen...-click-bootloader-unlock-root-t3155884/page11
What about raw firmware for 551?
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jimchee said:
What about raw firmware for 551?
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Flash 550 RAW, after flash 551 ZIP. There is no 551 RAW for now.
How can I check if my bootloader is locked or unlocked?
RealYoti said:
Flash 550 RAW, after flash 551 ZIP. There is no 551 RAW for now.
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Can i flash the 550 raw image to my 551 and next flash the 551 zip as you mention? Will that work? Is that safe? Did you test it? Thank you!
satl91 said:
Can i flash the 550 raw image to my 551 and next flash the 551 zip as you mention
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Yes.
satl91 said:
Will that work?
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Yes.
satl91 said:
Is that safe?
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If you fully understand what you do - yes.
satl91 said:
Did you test it?
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By myself - no. But other people already tested and all ok.
RealYoti said:
Yes.
Yes.
If you fully understand what you do - yes.
By myself - no. But other people already tested and all ok.
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Thank you for your help!
I have a few questions:
Which tool should i use to flash the raw firmware, Asus flash tool or intel phone flash tool? Other?
What do i get afterflashing the 550 raw, bootloader(fastboot)? recovery? both?
Later i am supposed to flash the 551 zip via adb sideload from recovery? Or the system.img and boot.img via fastboot? Or what?
Do you remember the username of anybody who tested and succeed?
I'm a little bit confused.
Thank you again.
satl91 said:
Which tool should i use to flash the raw firmware, Asus flash tool or intel phone flash tool? Other?
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I think only AFT.
satl91 said:
What do i get afterflashing the 550 raw, bootloader(fastboot)? recovery? both?
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Almost fully working phone. Wrong DPI-like image on screen. May be you must flash splashscreen from 551 manually if you lost recovery. Wrong phone model in settings menu.
satl91 said:
Later i am supposed to flash the 551 zip via adb sideload from recovery? Or the system.img and boot.img via fastboot? Or what?
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As I already wrote flash ZIP (via ADB).
satl91 said:
Do you remember the username of anybody who tested and succeed?
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Some russian guys from 4pda forums.
RealYoti said:
I think only AFT.
Almost fully working phone. Wrong DPI-like image on screen. May be you must flash splashscreen from 551 manually if you lost recovery. Wrong phone model in settings menu.
As I already wrote flash ZIP (via ADB).
Some russian guys from 4pda forums.
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I think that a guide will be usefull!:angel:
inquiry
x-dira said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zen...-click-bootloader-unlock-root-t3155884/page11
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Sir, have you tried this on your Zenfone 2? Will this also unroot my phone?
Hi, my ze550ml have wifi who won't turn on and reboot, other phones with lollipop have similar issue and the first time I resolved with a factory reset so I'm not sure if is an hardware issue, but the problem retourned and this time the reset not work
I have flashed the raw firmware but I'm not sure if bootloader is properly locked, how I can check?
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There is no 551 RAW for now.
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551 RAW: https://mega.nz/#!fcQmgACD!r3Wm0aV02rCWU6pZmHSbtaew5xmmTwPgB3GxrHHSn60
Sir could you please ask Matrixnet (4pda user) to upload again the ze551lm debrick.zip but this time to mega? I have not been able to register in 4PDA forum and it says error 404 file not found when i click the link to the file.
This is the link to the file http://4pda.ru/forum/dl/post/6610841/Debrick.zip
This is the user profile: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showuser=412115
Thank you for your help!
@satl91 here it is: https://mega.nz/#!WdZSEK7R!L2avC1DVepMfP1W77CfphKqCV75ERQIdUYBJOGK92Xg
But this won't work, as I remember. Matrixnet unable to find some critical files.

[Q] regarding the new upcoming update! (7.1.1)

Just a quick question, as you know guys this week Google will release the new update 7.1.1 patch. as I rooted my device I won't be able to download OTA update! I already have the TWRP, EX Kernel and I don't want to lose them. Now, Is it possible to flash the new 7.1.1 update via TWRP without losing the root? if so, How?
thanks in advance for your help
As far as I know, the phone won't accept the update with your phone modified.
thecarp1975 said:
As far as I know, the phone won't accept the update with your phone modified.
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Ohh really!!
I don't want to start over do everything again. I wish there is a way to apply the update without losing the root and the other stuff!
MoMo131 said:
Ohh really!!
I don't want to start over do everything again. I wish there is a way to apply the update without losing the root and the other stuff!
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Not really. Your probably going to have to fastboot flash or side load the update.
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Have you considered just flashing the WETA ROM 1.1 which is based on the update that will be released ? I am running it with twrp, elemental kernel ON bootloader unlocked VERIZON phone . Everything works perfect. V4A is an added bonus .
Trijunction said:
Have you considered just flashing the WETA ROM 1.1 which is based on the update that will be released ? I am running it with twrp, elemental kernel ON bootloader unlocked VERIZON phone . Everything works perfect. V4A is an added bonus .
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Umm yeah, that ROM is not based off 7.1.1. it is was based off some random j update that is still just 7.1
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Not really. Your probably going to have to fastboot flash or side load the update.
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sound good!, Now do if I sideload or fastboot the update will lose the root?
Yeah. You'll have to re root.
I'm pretty sure anyways. Root is part of boot partition now I believe and when you flash the factory boot it's going to erase root
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zandander said:
Yeah. You'll have to re root.
I'm pretty sure anyways. Root is part of boot partition now I believe and when you flash the factory boot it's going to erase root
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thanks
7.1.1 OTA just sideloaded to my Pixel XL.
Includes:
Double-Tap to Wake
Lift to Wake
Wifi Calling - "Roaming Preference = Wifi" Option on Verizon
Off to re-root.
Nice!
Has anyone got this update OTA yet? I checked a couple times today but not yet for me.
Okmed said:
Has anyone got this update OTA yet? I checked a couple times today but not yet for me.
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Give it a week or so
Hey guys,
I am on stock NDE63V (no root, stock recovery and kernel). Can I sideload NMF26O right away or need to install NDE63X first and then NMF26O?
gerikss said:
Hey guys,
I am on stock NDE63V (no root, stock recovery and kernel). Can I sideload NMF26O right away or need to install NDE63X first and then NMF26O?
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V and X are the same (X more for Verizon)...you can sideload no problem
You must TWRP Backup (Untouched System Image + Boot) before rooting your phone frist time
Then every time OTA realesed you
1- restore that backup
2- flash original recovery
3- update system
4- flash TWRP
5-Rooting device
Thats it
We can side load updates while being completely stock?
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DirgeExtinction said:
We can side load updates while being completely stock?
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Yes. And you can still have the bootloader locked and side load via adb
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Bofahad said:
You must TWRP Backup (Untouched System Image + Boot) before rooting your phone frist time
Then every time OTA realesed you
1- restore that backup
2- flash original recovery
3- update system
4- flash TWRP
5-Rooting device
Thats it
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Bofahad, is there a difference between TWRP backup and Titanium pro backup? which one is better? I usually use the Titanium Backup.
MoMo131 said:
Bofahad, is there a difference between TWRP backup and Titanium pro backup? which one is better? I usually use the Titanium Backup.
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Titanium backup is just for your apps etc. Twrp backs up your entire device so you can restore it later.
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Okmed said:
Has anyone got this update OTA yet? I checked a couple times today but not yet for me.
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I just got it.

Moto z play upgrade

Hey guys, yesterday I received this upgrade message, just wanted to know if I can upgrade it without losing my root, just want to upgrade cause the freakin message pops up every single time, thx
Jhareti said:
Hey guys, yesterday I received this upgrade message, just wanted to know if I can upgrade it without losing my root, just want to upgrade cause the freakin message pops up every single time, thx
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By the number it is MM patch.
aviwdoowks said:
By the number it is MM patch.
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soo, if I apply it, my root access will stay?
Jhareti said:
soo, if I apply it, my root access will stay?
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You won't be able to apply it while rooted. The upgrade will fail.
You can disable the app Motorola Updates with Titanium Backup to stop the annoying update screen all the time.
turkobr said:
You won't be able to apply it while rooted. The upgrade will fail.
You can disable the app Motorola Updates with Titanium Backup to stop the annoying update screen all the time.
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Oh, didn't knew that, so I just have to download that "Titanium Backup" app and disable the updates?
Jhareti said:
Oh, didn't knew that, so I just have to download that "Titanium Backup" app and disable the updates?
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Yes, I'm not sure if you can do it with the free version, but I believe you can.
turkobr said:
Yes, I'm not sure if you can do it with the free version, but I believe you can.
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You are in doo doo land if you are rooted, use twrp and never backed up your virgin ROM.
There is a post, not long ago, in the Nougat Update thread showing all the fundamental steps.
I have not rooted since early KK.
aviwdoowks said:
You are in doo doo land if you are rooted, use twrp and never backed up your virgin ROM.
There is a post, not long ago, in the Nougat Update thread showing all the fundamental steps.
I have not rooted since early KK.
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Why couldn't he flash a stock image to get back to stock unrooted?
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Why couldn't he flash a stock image to get back to stock unrooted?
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Like I said I have been out of rooting for a long time....
That was my standard procedure then.
Great idea!
dandrumheller said:
Why couldn't he flash a stock image to get back to stock unrooted?
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That's of you can find a stock image. I'm on _row_, can't find a stock image anywhere :'(
xxBrun0xx said:
That's of you can find a stock image. I'm on _row_, can't find a stock image anywhere :'(
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Ugh. That sucks. Where did you get your device?
dandrumheller said:
Ugh. That sucks. Where did you get your device?
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Swappa. Came with TWRP, which I normally love, but not when no factory images available
xxBrun0xx said:
Swappa. Came with TWRP, which I normally love, but not when no factory images available
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Here's the firmware
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison/official/
I would say you're safe to flash a us firmware but only flash the 10 sparsechunks,recovery , boot img and OEM IMG if you flash and modem file or any other file you'll end up losing your IMEI.
But you're always taking a chance.
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flashallthetime said:
Here's the firmware
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison/official/
I would say you're safe to flash a us firmware but only flash the 10 sparsechunks,recovery , boot img and OEM IMG if you flash and modem file or any other file you'll end up losing your IMEI.
But you're always taking a chance.
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I think I'd tend to agree with this, but with no real experience with Moto to back it up.
WTF is ROW though?
dandrumheller said:
I think I'd tend to agree with this, but with no real experience with Moto to back it up.
WTF is ROW though?
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Row is what us Canadians do trying to get away from Trump in our canoes
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flashallthetime said:
Row is what us Canadians do trying to get away from Trump in our canoes
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Well played sir, well played. If it's any consolation, I just need to ROW farther...
Nougat in January.
http://m.gsmarena.com/moto_z_play_in_europe_gets_android_nougat_this_month_too-news-22749.php

7.1.2 OTA and device Images now available

As title says you can now get the latest 7.1.2 images and OTA updates from the android developer site:
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
https://developers.google.com/android/images
update:
There is a bug with latest version of adb, so need to roll back to version 25.0.3, see here:
https://code.google.com/p/android/i... Priority Owner Summary Stars Reporter Opened
Won't let me install, am on 7.1.2 beta..
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Anyone know which OTA build is for the Verizon Pixel XL OTA? There are two different builds listed. Thanks.
tinpaul said:
Won't let me install, am on 7.1.2 beta..
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Any luck?
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tinpaul said:
Won't let me install, am on 7.1.2 beta..
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Are you unlocked? If so flash the whole image, but remove the -w from the flashall bat file to save your data.
TonikJDK said:
Are you unlocked? If so flash the whole image, but remove the -w from the flashall bat file to save your data.
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You don't need to be unlocked for the OTA
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smallsmx301 said:
You don't need to be unlocked for the OTA
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The OTA is failing for him, unless i read it wrong.
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The OTA is failing for him, unless i read it wrong.
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Nope your reading right. I just didn't put it all together. I'm a little slow today
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Only thing I can do is unroll from the beta and wait for the 7.1.1 it's and install 7.1.2
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There is a bug with the latest adb (version 25.0.4) that means it can't deal with larger files (link bellow), you need to roll back to 25.0.3 version of adb. Once you do you can sideload it no problems, command:
adb sideload (name of your file)
https://code.google.com/p/android/i... Priority Owner Summary Stars Reporter Opened
Trooper27 said:
Anyone know which OTA build is for the Verizon Pixel XL OTA? There are two different builds listed. Thanks.
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Flash E
Seems that ADB is broken. If you install the previous version it will sideload
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tinpaul said:
Only thing I can do is unroll from the beta and wait for the 7.1.1 it's and install 7.1.2
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I would hold tight for a day or two. If you are on a different version there will be an OTA just for beta.
What version are you on now? Maybe the last beta update got you to where the rest of us are today.
Ok so i just tried to install the official OTA update on my pixel xl, the one google rolled out on my phone, and after downloading the file when it gets to step 1 of 2 it says
Coudn't Install
Installation failed
Im worried because my phone is rooted but i have done a systemless root so i could still get OTA updates. Does anybody know if this is an issue or will it be ok if i wait a couple days and then install it??
Sarim26 said:
Ok so i just tried to install the official OTA update on my pixel xl, the one google rolled out on my phone, and after downloading the file when it gets to step 1 of 2 it says
Coudn't Install
Installation failed
Im worried because my phone is rooted but i have done a systemless root so i could still get OTA updates. Does anybody know if this is an issue or will it be ok if i wait a couple days and then install it??
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If it failed today it will fail in two days too. Something you did is making it fail. No big deal.
CZEddie has a guide here on how to sideload it with ADB. Below is how i do it each month.
Third post in the thread below. Just get the 7.1.2 full image instead of the 7.1.1 I mention in that post.
Pay attention to removing the -w from the flashall bat file. That is the key to saving your data.
And second to the last post in the thread are the​ instructions for getting root back.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/stupidly-bootloop-help-t3554242
Is anyone having trouble flashing Supersu and getting it to work after installing the OTA? I've flashed and it won't stick. App shows but says it can't install binaries.
john7760 said:
Is anyone having trouble flashing Supersu and getting it to work after installing the OTA? I've flashed and it won't stick. App shows but says it can't install binaries.
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What version of SU did you flash?
TonikJDK said:
What version of SU did you flash?
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2.79 sr3
john7760 said:
2.79 sr3
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Odd, I got nothing.
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Odd, I got nothing.
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Redownloaded and works fine. Bad DL I suppose

security updates

Hi just got the pixel 2 xl. Came with 8.1 updated to 9 now I'm getting each security update. Can I just sideload the latest ota and save a whole lot of time?
No. You'll have to go through them all unless you unlock your bootloader and flash the June factory image.
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MrMeeseeks said:
No. You'll have to go through them all unless you unlock your bootloader and flash the June factory image.
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Ah unlocking the bootloader is no big deal. Better than sitting through 6 more security updates. Thanks for the info.
mojorisin7178 said:
Ah unlocking the bootloader is no big deal. Better than sitting through 6 more security updates. Thanks for the info.
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Just remember not to relock the bootloader unless you are 100% positive the phone is 100% stock. Personally, if I had a need to relock (which I can't think of a single reason why I would) I would flash a full factory image using the flash-all.bat file with the -w still in there to allow it to do a complete wipe off the phone. Just my personal paranoia but these threads are littered with the wreckage of uninformed locking of bootloaders...
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CyberpodS2 said:
Just remember not to relock the bootloader unless you are 100% positive the phone is 100% stock. Personally, if I had a need to relock (which I can't think of a single reason why I would) I would flash a full factory image using the flash-all.bat file with the -w still in there to allow it to do a complete wipe off the phone. Just my personal paranoia but these threads are littered with the wreckage of uninformed locking of bootloaders...
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That's good advice. Thank you
mojorisin7178 said:
That's good advice. Thank you
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I'd add to that to flash both slots with a full factory wipe before relocking.

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