Rooting the Pixel XL and updates - Google Pixel Questions & Answers

Hello, my goal is to get Miracast working on my phone and from what i read, rooting is the only way to do this. Can anyone confirm that adding a line to the buildprop does indeed make miracast work? This is really the only reason i need to root and if i do root, i would stay stock. If i decide to root, am i correct in assuming that i could no longer accept ota updates then? If that is the case, do you know what forum thread i would use to get the latest updates? Thanks in advance.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

If i do decide to root, where do i find the superuser for build
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Any suggestions?
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Can't answer you're Miracast question, but to root: flash SuperSU 2.79 SR3 in TWRP.

Emin015 said:
Can't answer you're Miracast question, but to root: flash SuperSU 2.79 SR3 in TWRP.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will this work with the Google store edition?
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

jreink01 said:
Will this work with the Google store edition?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup, it's only compatible with the Google store edition.

So, if I'm rooted than i won't be able to take a ota update then?
If that's the case, do you know the thread where i could flash a safe update?
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Also, if i decide to root, is there a step by step guide to get this done, it's been quite a few years since i last rooted a phone and don't want to screw it up, thanks.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Got my phone rooted, do you know the thread where i could flash a safe update without losing root?
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

jreink01 said:
Got my phone rooted, do you know the thread where i could flash a safe update without losing root?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can go to the Google android ota page, directions are there to adb side load it. You will loose root, I don't beliece you can update and keep root.

Related

Noob Verizon GS3 question

In the past i have rooted other phones without wiping the phone, however, from looking at the root methods for the Verizon GS3 It looks as though you have to flash a rom in the process of rooting it. Is it possible to root the Verizon GS3 without wiping data?
littleneutrino said:
In the past i have rooted other phones without wiping the phone, however, from looking at the root methods for the Verizon GS3 It looks as though you have to flash a rom in the process of rooting it. Is it possible to root the Verizon GS3 without wiping data?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes click on the link in my sig.
I flashed the stocked rooted ROM and my data was never wiped.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
antispiral said:
I flashed the stocked rooted ROM and my data was never wiped.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So If i flash the stock rooted rom using this method once the phone turns back on i will not notice anything has changed other than it now having root?
littleneutrino said:
So If i flash the stock rooted rom using this method once the phone turns back on i will not notice anything has changed other than it now having root?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, that's how it was for me. I was worried I would lose my data too, but I was pleasently surprised.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Since your not changing roms to a custom one but instead going stock to stock modded, you can dirty flash and you will be fine.
A dirty flash you don't loose your data.
Using the "Root66" method in the Verizon Development forum does not require a wiping of user/application data.
Not the first screen shot of Verizon saying they will unlock the bootloader, and this is one of a few places I can post.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Like the few others I''ve seen this rep may not know what they are talking about, but I was fishing for an answer, already got a nexus galaxy rocking 4.1.1, and an S3 which is currently stock till the RIL is completely cracked.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

I can't Root X920d

I'm using X920D, Android 4.3 updated (have a look at the attached photo). Then I unlocked Bootloader and installed Recovery but I cannot root it. Can anybody help me to root android 4.3 ?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But when check:
Thanks for read.
Just flash another superuser.zip via recovery then you'll got it.
Try the latest SuperSU. Get the flashable version.
Sent from my HTC Butterfly using Tapatalk
onlyloveP990i said:
I'm using X920D, Android 4.3 updated (have a look at the attached photo). Then I unlocked Bootloader and installed Recovery but I cannot root it. Can anybody help me to root android 4.3 ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try to flash the latest recovery (TWRP 2.6.3) too. Yours is outdated (2.3.3.1).
Thanks all, i can't find "the latest recovery", please help me...thanks,thanks,...
Search Google for twrp
Sent from my HTC Butterfly using xda app-developers app
here is the link for the latest twrp http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/dlxu/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-dlxu.img
and the link for supersu http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip?retrieve_file=1
enjoy your rooted butterfly
indrawib said:
here is the link for the latest twrp http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/dlxu/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-dlxu.img
and the link for supersu http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip?retrieve_file=1
enjoy your rooted butterfly
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah..
Finally, I did it. Thank you guys all, especially "indrawib".
And I also have one more thing to ask, everytime the phone runs an app which needs the root right, a notice will shows, then I have to touch the button on the right (as the attached picture), it's quite inconvenient. Is it normal, guys ?
Yeah it's normal. If you want supersu not to ask for permission again than you should change supersu setting from prompt to grant.
Enjoy your rooted butterfly.
Sent from my HTC Butterfly using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
indrawib said:
Yeah it's normal. If you want supersu not to ask for permission again than you should change supersu setting from prompt to grant.
Enjoy your rooted butterfly.
Sent from my HTC Butterfly using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh,Thanks a lot, I have fully understood

System update?

Good morning. I just woke up and saw that there is a system update. Does anyone know what it is?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk
Anyone else get this update? I'm on sprint. Also, I haven't installed it yet, I presume I need to flash the stock recovery if I choose to take the update
Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk
Mmmmh htc did not plan to update the A9 now so maybe it's an update late of MM. But still sense 7.0
Sent from my HTC One A9 using XDA-Developers mobile app
The only thing I've noticed is that that amoled saturation controls have been brought back
same here, i'm on sprint. is it ok to flash being deodex?
Not sure. I haven't got too deep into flashing on this phone, as there's not a heck of a lot to flash. Typically no, you would need to be stock odex and stock recovery to take an ota
Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk
me too , i have this update 2 days ago , only changes i noticed :
* my hand free stopped working with my htc a9 and now its back again
*have new app called ""HTC VIP" , but its not working in my country
@k2buckley yeah, what a shame :/ i guess i'll have to wait and see what's new with this ota. it was a pain in the arse to get all things done yet i have some issues.
I'm getting that annoying notification about the system update. I'm just rooted with twrp. What would be the best way to update?
Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk
jasonevil said:
I'm getting that annoying notification about the system update. I'm just rooted with twrp. What would be the best way to update?
Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have a look in Post TWRP Recovery #2
chapter 8,9 and 10.
NB: Download and save the ota in your sd card (you'll find it in /data/data/com.htc.updater). You could share it for XDA members...
Cheers
was about to ask the question where i could find it, thanks kho
any feedback abt this ota?
Only thing I've noticed is we have an option for the fingerprint scanner to wake the screen and use it as a home button.
it was already there. i think it's just some improvements and bug fixes.

I need help to root G900A 5.0

My based band ends with OC4 plus it have secure lock on can anybody lead me to the right direction.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk
djevil said:
My based band ends with OC4 plus it have secure lock on can anybody lead me to the right direction.
Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A simple Google search for:
"How to root (your model number and firmware)"
Should give you what you're looking for.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
Droidriven said:
A simple Google search for:
"How to root (your model number and firmware)"
Should give you what you're looking for.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I check there isn't nothing at all
Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk
djevil said:
I check there isn't nothing at all
Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's because there is absolutely no way to root OC4 because it has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked. There is no way to get around the locked bootloader and no one is probably ever gonna figure out a hack to unlock the bootloader so you can give up on trying to root the device or flash custom recovery.
I can certainly tell you that it's pointless for you to ask or make more posts here or anywhere else because you are chasing your tail. Developers have been trying to figure out how to unlock or bypass the Samsung locked bootloaders for years and no one has even gotten close. Don't waste your time continuing ask.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
Droidriven said:
That's because there is absolutely no way to root OC4 because it has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked. There is no way to get around the locked bootloader and no one is probably ever gonna figure out a hack to unlock the bootloader so you can give up on trying to root the device or flash custom recovery.
I can certainly tell you that it's pointless for you to ask or make more posts here or anywhere else because you are chasing your tail. Developers have been trying to figure out how to unlock or bypass the Samsung locked bootloaders for years and no one has even gotten close. Don't waste your time continuing ask.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks
Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk

New ota update B190

Ok Have my phone unlocled rooted and TWRP installed want to install new update for the life of me cant remember the steps i did the last time getting old lol think ill print them out this time! i know i need recovery img for b183 and public and hw-usa files to update do the files change for each update and if so could some one post them and the B183 recovery.img and then the steps to follow to update i know i need to boot the recovery file install superroot and flash the 2 files but want to make sure thanks for the help and patience!!!!!
What firmware version are you on? Mine came to my phone and I applied it, didn't have to flash it. I rebranded to C567B183.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
70challenger said:
What firmware version are you on? Mine came to my phone and I applied it, didn't have to flash it. I rebranded to C567B183.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im on B183 but B190 is on my phone asking me to restart but if i do wont i loose root and twrp that i have installed ? Thx
You aren't giving me all the digits but I assume you are using C567. I don't believe so and if I need can always re-root and flash again.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
Sorry im on C567B183 and yes i can reroot and flash will i need new public and usa files i not sure when those files update thanks again
same situation here only I'm in on MHA-L29C567B183, Rooted w/TWRP recovery. I'm also on a RomAur ROM.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
larryblynn000 said:
Sorry im on C567B183 and yes i can reroot and flash will i need new public and usa files i not sure when those files update thanks again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just checked and my device is not rooted anymore. You would need to go through the root process again. I suggest the rebranding instructions post.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
ok thx but do i need to find new public and usa files after flashing or can i use the old ones also would klike to find B183 recovery image file thanks
Get the new one to be safe.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

Categories

Resources