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Hey all,
Just got my new pixel. I'm on sprint, and want my hotspot to work for my kiddos. Is this doable? Do I need to root? If so, can someone provide the links or guides on what I need to do? I'd rather root than do a custom rom. I wanna stay as close to stock as possible.
Coming from my nexus 5, and loved having my hotspot. Although it was on a custom rom, etc.
Thanks in advance!
chugger93 said:
Hey all,
Just got my new pixel. I'm on sprint, and want my hotspot to work for my kiddos. Is this doable? Do I need to root? If so, can someone provide the links or guides on what I need to do? I'd rather root than do a custom rom. I wanna stay as close to stock as possible.
Coming from my nexus 5, and loved having my hotspot. Although it was on a custom rom, etc.
Thanks in advance!
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HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!
b00ster23 said:
HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
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so should I use that root method you posted, or the skipsoft tool?
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so should I use that root method you posted, or the skipsoft tool?
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Up to you... The SkipSoft tool is nice because it automates steps necessary...Including the above link linked. Personally I manually do it, as I'm not running TWRP quite yet. It's still in its infancy and want the ability to sideload OTA's if I see fit.
SkipSoft tool can revert you back to the stock recovery, so you can still do what I've suggested. You just have to go through a few more steps. If this is your first time and you're not comfortable yet...Then use SkipSoft
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Up to you... The SkipSoft tool is nice because it automates steps necessary...Including the above link linked. Personally I manually do it, as I'm not running TWRP quite yet. It's still in its infancy and want the ability to sideload OTA's if I see fit.
SkipSoft tool can revert you back to the stock recovery, so you can still do what I've suggested. You just have to go through a few more steps. If this is your first time and you're not comfortable yet...Then use SkipSoft
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I'm good with manually doing it, just wasnt sure which link I should be using. first or second. Guessing the second link. Then its a matter of using adb, no? This way dont have to deal with twrp and still get root, and get OTA updates.
Also, non of this requires me to unlock the bootloader right?
Wait I thought the hotspot mod didn't work on 7.1.1? I saw lots of talk saying it was broken and people had to remove the SIM and toggle hotspot to get it on now
How to bypass wifi hotspot on Verizon pixel XL running 7.1.1
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
b00ster23 said:
HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!
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shildebr said:
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
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The short answer is no. It's not rootable. Not at this time anyway.
chugger93 said:
I'm good with manually doing it, just wasnt sure which link I should be using. first or second. Guessing the second link. Then its a matter of using adb, no? This way dont have to deal with twrp and still get root, and get OTA updates.
Also, non of this requires me to unlock the bootloader right?
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2 things...Yes you have to have an unlocked bootloader. And you cannot take the December update before unlocking the bootloader if you're not on a Google phone. Is. Verizon, T-Mobile, etc 7.1.1 does not have a bootloader exploit.
I have root on 7.1.1 with tether mod and a few other goodies. But I unlocked the bootloader prior to updates
**EDIT** I stand corrected on the models. Doesn't have to be a "google" phone, but I do know Verizon and T-Mobile have restrictions for DePixel8
aholeinthewor1d said:
Wait I thought the hotspot mod didn't work on 7.1.1? I saw lots of talk saying it was broken and people had to remove the SIM and toggle hotspot to get it on now
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Not sure about everyone else, but it's working on my VZW variant on 7.1.1.
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2 things...Yes you have to have an unlocked bootloader. And you cannot take the December update before unlocking the bootloader if you're not on a Google phone. Is. Verizon, T-Mobile, etc 7.1.1 does not have a bootloader exploit.
I have root on 7.1.1 with tether mod and a few other goodies. But I unlocked the bootloader prior to updates
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That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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If you have Verizon then you had to be on 7.1 when you unlocked. You can't unlock once on 7.1.1. if the update was in the middle of installing you got extremely lucky that you unlocked before it installed
shildebr said:
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
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Correct, the short answer is no, but to expound slightly as to why and put you on the right track.
The bootloader needs to be unlocked on the Verizon variant (like the one I have) to gain root. However, the latest security update (December) patches for the exploit that we used to unlock the bootloader (DePixel8. ) So if you didn't unlock your bootloader prior to receiving the update, there are no current ways to unlock. Thus leaving ROOT a no go for now. You'll have to wait for the next bootlocker exploit.
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chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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I stand corrected on the models then. I have the VZW variant and knew there were limitations. I would have to go back and look, but maybe Verizon and T-mobile are the only ones...of course there may be others. Either way, yes, you have to have the bootloader unlocked prior. Happy Modding!
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aholeinthewor1d said:
If you have Verizon then you had to be on 7.1 when you unlocked. You can't unlock once on 7.1.1. if the update was in the middle of installing you got extremely lucky that you unlocked before it installed
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Agreed on the VZW comment, but he's on the Sprint variant.
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chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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Does the tetherless mod link I sent you work on the Sprint Pixel? I've not been back to the thread in a while.
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Agreed on the VZW comment, but he's on the Sprint variant.
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There is no Sprint variant. There is a Google variant and a Verizon variant and that's it. If you have the Google model the bootloader can be unlocked any time. If you have a Verizon model you can ONLY unlock bootloader when it's on 7.1. if you update to 7.1.1 before unlocking you will not be able to unlock.
b00ster23 said:
Does the tetherless mod link I sent you work on the Sprint Pixel? I've not been back to the thread in a while.
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Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.
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Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to do http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?
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invalid post mac! Think you missed some....
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chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.
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mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
invalid post mac! Think you missed some....
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My bad fixed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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My bad fixed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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Seem like I remember reading that this method has a couple of drawbacks, including losing it after updates. The systemless TetherMod I linked is "supposed" to withstand OTA's updates, which is important to me at this point. I installed it on 7.1, sideloaded the OTA to 7.11, rerooted and was off and running again.
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b00ster23 said:
mac796 said:
mac796 said:
Seem like I remember reading that this method has a couple of drawbacks, including losing it after updates. The systemless TetherMod I linked is "supposed" to withstand OTA's updates, which is important to me at this point. I installed it on 7.1, sideloaded the OTA to 7.11, rerooted and was off and running again.
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Yea I learned that the hard way. I couldn't take the 7.1.1 ota until I flashed back to stock. But I have read if you just change the build prop back you can. I think I'm going to try that other method. I guess it is there forever and can withstand the ota's . I think anyways. Haven't tested it yet.
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I just received a notification in my status bar for an update. The thing is, I've already applied the January update earlier this month. Anybody else getting this? Just curious why my phone thinks it needs to update...? I'm bootloader unlocked, twrp installed, Magisk 15.3 rooted and have the latest Flash kernel installed.
Yup. I just got the same thing. Any idea what it is?
JAYNO20 said:
Yup. I just got the same thing. Any idea what it is?
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Nope. Hopefully someone smarter than me can chime in lol
jascolli said:
Nope. Hopefully someone smarter than me can chime in lol
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Did you buy yours from Verizon?
I've got the notification too. Verizon model. Maybe this is the bootloader unlock fix!
JRJ442 said:
Did you buy yours from Verizon?
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No from the Google store.
jascolli said:
No from the Google store.
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I bought mine from Verizon and got it today too. I flashed stock back to take the OTA but it failed a few times. I was thinking it was a patched bootloader since they didn't do that with the January update. But apparently not if yours is from Google. There were some random lockscreen touch issues reported. It could possibly be a fix for that.
Sure hope it's not to lock the bootloader. My Verizon pixel 2 comes tomorrow and I want to unlock and root. I doubt it's preloaded already. Can anyone confirm you can unlock the bootloader with the new update?
I don't think it has anything to do with Verizon. I'm on T-mobile and got the 2nd update today as well.
rukawa2k said:
I don't think it has anything to do with Verizon. I'm on T-mobile and got the 2nd update today as well.
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Verizon doesn't push the updates. It is linked to your IMEI and pushed by Google.
Just got notified myself... Google phone on Verizon
Got it installed, new build number OPM2.171019.016. Maybe a bug fix release. I'm at work or I'd check it out more. It installed just fine though on non-Verizon Pixel 2.
just got the notification and thought I was going crazy since I just sideloaded jan 5th update yestreday
My wife's phone got it, however mine has not. Both are Google play store phone, on Verizon.
i don't see anything on google's website for sideloads.
It's probably for Spectre/meltdown patches/fixes.
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dobbs3x said:
It's probably for Spectre/meltdown patches/fixes.
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I thought that initially as well. Went out and seen those issues were addressed already...at least according to BigRed
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/google-pixel-update/
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/google-pixel-2-update/
mikeprius said:
i don't see anything on google's website for sideloads.
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I know. I've been keeping an eye out too.
b00ster23 said:
I thought that initially as well. Went out and seen those issues were addressed already...at least according to BigRed
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/google-pixel-update/
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/google-pixel-2-update/
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Ya but these could be fixes to the last one. They rushed it out so probably some fixes.
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FYI.....
https://9to5google.com/2018/01/18/google-pixel-2-receiving-new-out-of-cycle-android-8-1-ota-update/
I was trying to downgrade my Pixel back to Oreo because of mostly app incompatibility (I should've taken that into account before I upgraded it, my bad) but everytime I tried to flash back to Oreo, I'm unable to do it because of the locked bootloader, I've been using recovery mode and adb sideload to try it, but I had a feeling it wouldn't work, can anyone recommend me any solutions to downgrade?
Edit: Well, I realized after looking for some answers on reddit, that I'm basically screwed for a while until DP2 comes out, so I'm still just hoping I can downgrade it but I might as well start accepting my fate.
+1. App compatibility in P makes my phone almost unusable, which is 100% my fault. Take note Verizon users. The changes in P aren't worth half your apps, including Google apps, not working.
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I've had no problems. Only one app hasn't worked so far.
tember1214 said:
I've had no problems. Only one app hasn't worked so far.
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Gmail? Google?
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Jazznax said:
Gmail? Google?
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They both work. Try a factory reset
Jazznax said:
Gmail? Google?
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Sounds like your gapps broke, factory reset
It did take me a factory reset to fix my problems, but data for games and such are gone as a result. The apps that wouldn't work for me are apps like Amazon Prime Video, Youtube, and xda feeds.
So is it worth upgrading my Verizon XL to P or should I stay on Oreo? If so, is there a thread describing how to do this?
rdegamer said:
So is it worth upgrading my Verizon XL to P or should I stay on Oreo? If so, is there a thread describing how to do this?
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If your bootloader isn't unlocked stay on oreo. Android P is still in beta and there are potential problems to occur and if your bootloader isn't unlocked you will be stuck in the beta from what I've heard
I have been able to gain root access to all my vzw devices except the latest LG G4 I received after mainboard repair.
Is there a way to root the vzw Pixel 2 XL I bought yesterday with 8.1.0 Security Patch Level April 5, 2018 - Build number OPM2.171019.029 ?
At this point the main reason I want to root the phone is to install Viper4Android.
Thanks,
nopes
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nopes
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That was my conclusion - thanks for confirming!
dsteinschneider said:
That was my conclusion - thanks for confirming!
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may want to read this, you have a 2xl but you posted in pixel 2 forum.
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may want to read this, you have a 2xl but you posted in pixel 2 forum.
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My bad - I was under the impression for some reason that the two were lumped together.
No, but the pxl2 xl forum is an LG based phone and a known dev for the v20 thinks he may have just cracked MANY lg phones. It's looking very promising for unlocked bootloader on the xl in the very near future. I recommend disabling updates for the moment just Incase.
mrkhigh said:
No, but the pxl2 xl forum is an LG based phone and a known dev for the v20 thinks he may have just cracked MANY lg phones. It's looking very promising for unlocked bootloader on the xl in the very near future. I recommend disabling updates for the moment just Incase.
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It's no closer now than it was in October when the device was released. He might as well take the updates, the phone is not getting rooted. Most have given up even trying.
Okay.
Op, If you'd like to read what I was talking about
Start on page 93 or so. It may not pan out, but it looks very promising.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/temp-root-bounty-verizon-users-t3710652/page93
Hello!
Just got my 7P from the Black Friday sale (I'm in Europe so a friend who was flying in got it for me).
Still haven't turned it on. Question: should I update first, then root? Or root first, then update?
Maybe it's a silly question and the answer is "update first because updating will remove rooting anyhow", but I don't know if they have maybe changed something lately and rooting is more difficult or whatever...
Thanks!
Yu can always update your phone, some you will, before and after root
So if it's all the same I guess I'll update first or I'll have to re-root...
You can update to beta & then root. No worries. However, If you want to install a custom rom, you may want to stay on 12 until checking the requirements of the ROM.
Wi1son said:
You can update to beta & then root. No worries. However, If you want to install a custom rom, you may want to stay on 12 until checking the requirements of the ROM.
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The Pixel 7 series came with Android 13 so there is no Android 12 for this device.
krakout said:
So if it's all the same I guess I'll update first or I'll have to re-root...
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If you want to update while keep root you can use Pixel Flasher.
i gonna suggest to disable dm-verity at the first time as well, so if in the future you opt to use custom kernel (which i think, you should) you wont need to wipe your phone
Lughnasadh said:
The Pixel 7 series came with Android 13 so there is no Android 12 for this device.
If you want to update while keep root you can use Pixel Flasher.
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That's what I knew, but @Wi1son reminded me to enroll for betas
Thanks for mentioning Pixel Flasher, didn't know about it - sounds great!!
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The Pixel 7 series came with Android 13 so there is no Android 12 for this device.
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Oh yeah, meant some ROMs require the November update and aren't ready for the December update
Yeah, custom ROMs lie in the future for now... but coming from OnePlus I am familiar with official ROM/fw requirements for them, thanks!
I've got one too in the last week ..Been so long and never had a pixel so I'm afraid to try it ..Need a new kernel ,only getting 4-5 SOT ..
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I've got one too in the last week ..Been so long and never had a pixel so I'm afraid to try it ..Need a new kernel ,only getting 4-5 SOT ..
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What version are you on?
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What version are you on?
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Running newest beta just released ..I got pixel to root and stuff..Phones are boring now ..But I gotta figure it out soon as I get time .Just haven't had time yet
When I got mine, before I even inserted the SIM, I connected to WiFi and updated Android and Google Play, then I inserted the SIM, ran through the setup quickly, unlocked bootloader, rebooted and rooted using Pixel Flasher, wiping Veritas and Verification. That way for any future updates, I would be set to flash with PF, moving forward and that has been very simple
Thanks, awesome. Sounds like a great tool, wish there was something like that for OnePlus!