Soft brick after Installing Q Beta - Google Pixel 3a Questions & Answers

Hi Xda people, long time so see. I would love a bit of advice. My wife's Pixel 3a fell to the rear facing camera bug. After doing the usual steps (force stop, reinstall, system wipe) I decided to try the beta thinking that there may be a firmware update that might help. Instead what happened after the Q installed is I get to a black screen that says that there is no OS to boot. I can't get into recovery, (the pixel 3a is totally stock), best I can do is Fast Boot Mode but I can't get it to show up when I try "adb devices". Any at all advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading!

If you happened to check OEM unlock from developer settings prior to taking OTA, "fastboot flashing unlock" will force a factory reset & should boot into Q

SketchyStunts said:
If you happened to check OEM unlock from developer settings prior to taking OTA, "fastboot flashing unlock" will force a factory reset & should boot into Q
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Same issue here. Locked bootloader, developer option disabled and OeM locked. Bootloop with no os prompt (thus happen after Q4 update).
Question is - is there ADB command or .bat script to OEM unlock for this case?
Thanks, Amrit

The same Problem with a Pixel 3a xl
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...l-3a-3a-xl-t3937015/post79859485#post79859485
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No issues with that Letter here
3377 said:
The same Problem with a Pixel 3a xl
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...l-3a-3a-xl-t3937015/post79859485#post79859485
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I've been running beta 4 of Q (OTA) all afternoon - no quibbles whatever.

I just ran Q Beta update OTA and it bricked my phone with the same message. This is happening if you are on the July 5th update and somehow it lets you update OTA to Q Beta 4. Instant brick. No fix yet other than warranty claim through your provider. And don't tell them you installed Q Beta. Just say July 5th update bricked it. Or wait for a solution. A thread on the subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/comments/ca3b4f/pixel_3a_bricked_after_beta_update/

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Verizon Pixel -- I screwed up

Hey guys.
I have a Verizon pixel, once the 7.1.2 files were released too Google I decided to get wild and crazy and sideloaded the OTA myself.
The problem is I sideloaded the J series rom by mistake, and not the E series rom. The J series is the euro spec version
I tried to correct it by reflashing the E series but I received an error that the timestamp on the OTA was sooner than the J series and downgrading was not allowed
Does anyone have a download link to the Verizon specific OTA file for 7.1.2 so I can attempt to flash and correct???
Is the only other fix trying to do a full system reimage or the previous 7.1.1 build ??
Thanks
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Joe92T said:
Hey guys.
I have a Verizon pixel, once the 7.1.2 files were released too Google I decided to get wild and crazy and sideloaded the OTA myself.
The problem is I sideloaded the J series rom by mistake, and not the E series rom. The J series is the euro spec version
I tried to correct it by reflashing the E series but I received an error that the timestamp on the OTA was sooner than the J series and downgrading was not allowed
Does anyone have a download link to the Verizon specific OTA file for 7.1.2 so I can attempt to flash and correct???
Is the only other fix trying to do a full system reimage or the previous 7.1.1 build ??
Thanks
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Use the full E image and take out the -w from flash-all.bat so you don't wipe SD.
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That may work except I would be on googles branch and not Verizon's. So I wouldn't get any Verizon otas, correct?
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Joe92T said:
That may work except I would be on googles branch and not Verizon's. So I wouldn't get any Verizon otas, correct?
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I currently have N2G47E on my Verizon purchased Pixel now. No issues that I've run into.
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That may work except I would be on googles branch and not Verizon's. So I wouldn't get any Verizon otas, correct?
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Use E. The new VZW firmware isn't on Google's site. I flashed E and all is just fine.
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Joe92T said:
Hey guys.
I have a Verizon pixel, once the 7.1.2 files were released too Google I decided to get wild and crazy and sideloaded the OTA myself.
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Are you bootloader unlocked?
No
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So I tried to flash the stock Google firmware for the E build and got told no due to locked bootloader... I can't even flash official images?
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Joe92T said:
So I tried to flash the stock Google firmware for the E build and got told no due to locked bootloader... I can't even flash official images?
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Not with a locked bootloader.
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So the only option I have is to find ota packages with a older timestamp?
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Joe92T said:
So the only option I have is to find ota packages with a older timestamp?
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If it is running fine on J then why not wait until May and sideload or take the OTA then.
I'm hearing there is a known Verizon issue with Volte on the K build anyway.
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I really wish I could factory flash the entire new image. I almost feel like I've "corrupted" it by installing this incorrect OTA and that even if I flash a new ota going forward that there may be some old lingering stuff kicking around from this old one
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Joe92T said:
I really wish I could factory flash the entire new image. I almost feel like I've "corrupted" it by installing this incorrect OTA and that even if I flash a new ota going forward that there may be some old lingering stuff kicking around from this old one
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Nothing is corrupted, relax. Wait for the OTA next time and then factory reset it if that will ease your mind. But it's really not necessary the phone is fine. You might be able to sign up for the beta, it will wipe the device, then roll back with another wipe and accept the OTA when it arrives. Probably more trouble than it's worth.
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Protibus said:
Use the full E image and take out the -w from flash-all.bat so you don't wipe SD.
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Okay, this one caught my eye. The OP, like me, has a Verizon Pixel. So my phone's bootloader is locked until someone finds an appropriate exploit and publishes it, if ever. And I also sideloaded the N2G47J image by mistake, didn't know it was Deutsche Telekom, thought it was just the latest *sigh*. Learned my lesson about doing research.
After sideloading N2G47J, I did try to sideload the N2G47E image, and that failed because the E image is earlier than the J image, and it won't let me flash an earlier image (bootloader locked).
Are you saying that I can flash the E image on top of the J image without failing if I take out the -w from flash-all.bat? That would be great, but doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Can you please tell me if that's really the case, that if I don't use -w during the flash, it will allow an older image to be flashed?
Otherwise I'll have to wait for next month's update to get my phone working right again. At the moment, it has the "Wi-Fi calling" setting set to "Cellular preferred", which causes the phone to use up a lot of battery trying to make a low cellular signal work. When I've had "Wi-Fi calling" set to "Wi-Fi preferred", that doesn't happen since if you prefer Wi-Fi calling, apparently the phone doesn't care about the cell signal as long as you're on Wi-Fi. So at home, I have to set it on Airplane mode and turn Wi-Fi back on to keep my battery from getting drained too quickly. I'm anxious to get this problem fixed, since I forget to turn Airplane mode off when I leave the house and miss calls and texts.
Thanks!
RogerSC said:
Are you saying that I can flash the E image on top of the J image without failing if I take out the -w from flash-all.bat? That would be great, but doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Can you please tell me if that's really the case, that if I don't use -w during the flash, it will allow an older image to be flashed?
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No you can not do that, you are bootloader locked.
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Okay, this one caught my eye. The OP, like me, has a Verizon Pixel. So my phone's bootloader is locked until someone finds an appropriate exploit and publishes it, if ever. And I also sideloaded the N2G47J image by mistake, didn't know it was Deutsche Telekom, thought it was just the latest *sigh*. Learned my lesson about doing research.
After sideloading N2G47J, I did try to sideload the N2G47E image, and that failed because the E image is earlier than the J image, and it won't let me flash an earlier image (bootloader locked).
Are you saying that I can flash the E image on top of the J image without failing if I take out the -w from flash-all.bat? That would be great, but doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Can you please tell me if that's really the case, that if I don't use -w during the flash, it will allow an older image to be flashed?
Otherwise I'll have to wait for next month's update to get my phone working right again. At the moment, it has the "Wi-Fi calling" setting set to "Cellular preferred", which causes the phone to use up a lot of battery trying to make a low cellular signal work. When I've had "Wi-Fi calling" set to "Wi-Fi preferred", that doesn't happen since if you prefer Wi-Fi calling, apparently the phone doesn't care about the cell signal as long as you're on Wi-Fi. So at home, I have to set it on Airplane mode and turn Wi-Fi back on to keep my battery from getting drained too quickly. I'm anxious to get this problem fixed, since I forget to turn Airplane mode off when I leave the house and miss calls and texts.
Thanks!
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You cannot flash a full image with a locked bootloader, must be unlocked. With a locked bootloader you are only able to sideload an OTA using ADB.
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You cannot flash a full image with a locked bootloader, must be unlocked. With a locked bootloader you are only able to sideload an OTA using ADB.
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Yes, that's what I did, adb sideloaded the J OTA that I downloaded from the Google Android Developers site: https://developers.google.com/android/ota . From what the OP said, that's what they did, too. And then adb sideloading the E OTA on top of that failed, since it is an earlier OTA. So I'm currently looking for a solution for getting the E update on my phone.
So you're not talking about using adb sideload, then, like the OP was? I'm totally confused, what were you suggesting to the OP that he do to be able to get the E image on a Verizon Pixel that already had the J image? I guess that I'm not following how I can do this with a locked bootloader? I'd love to get a clue how this could be done? Doesn't matter to me how much work it is, I'm open to learning about how to do this, and gathering whatever tools I would need?
It just occurred to me, were you assuming that the OP has an unlocked bootloader, then? I made the opposite assumption I guess, since they were using adb sideload in the first place
Thanks!
RogerSC said:
Yes, that's what I did, adb sideloaded the J OTA that I downloaded from the Google Android Developers site: https://developers.google.com/android/ota . And then adb sideloading the E OTA on top of that failed, since it is an earlier OTA. So I'm currently looking for a solution for getting the E update on my phone.
So you're not talking about using adb sideload, then? I'm totally confused, what were you suggesting to the OP that he do to be able to get the E image on a Verizon Pixel that already had the J image? I guess that I'm not following how I can do this with a locked bootloader? I'd love to get a clue how this could be done? Doesn't matter to me how much work it is, I'm open to learning about how to do this, and gathering whatever tools I would need?
Thanks!
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Sideloading an OTA you use ADB, bootloader does not have to be unlocked. Flashing a full image, you use Fastboot which requires an unlocked bootloader. The beauty of having an unlocked bootloader is if you mess up it gives you the ability to flash a full image to put you back to some full stock condition.
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I would bet that the Verizon OTA has a later timestamp then both of the Google official images. So we should be able to flash that to fix it over E or J
The problem is I can't find a download link to the Verizon OTA anywhere at all. No one has it
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Joe92T said:
I would bet that the Verizon OTA has a later timestamp then both of the Google official images. So we should be able to flash that to fix it over E or J
The problem is I can't find a download link to the Verizon OTA anywhere at all. No one has it
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I would try it if I had a copy of it.
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need help asap please - pixel 2 verizon need to rollback to oreo

Have a major issue. lyft driver app will not work on the pixel 2 with Pie if you do a fresh install. it only works if you do an upgrade.
No clue what causes it, don't really care.
I need to roll back to oreo immediately but when I try to use adb to do the full ota oreo update and it errors out and says "update package is older than the current build.....downgrade not allowed"
Can anyone assist?
Have you try this
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/downgrade-from-android-9-0-pie-back-oreo-your-pixel-0183424/
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Voloshvett said:
Have you try this
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/downgrade-from-android-9-0-pie-back-oreo-your-pixel-0183424/
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I presume that the bootloader is locked and thus there is no way to roll back. If it's bl unlocked then he can always flash an older factory image but not an OTA.

September Update is out!!

https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds
Also, just received it on my phone this very moment.
Downloading now! Came to post this exact thing.
UPDATE
Screen shot for those interested
changelog?
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changelog?
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Check the screenshot one post right before your!
Magisk install to inactive slot is supposedly fixed in the new version released a few days ago. Installing the OTA now. Will report back if it works.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
edit: hey it works
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Magisk install to inactive slot is supposedly fixed in the new version released a few days ago. Installing the OTA now. Will report back if it works.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
edit: hey it works
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I'm stock rooted with elenentalX. Can I take the OTA now and just reroot and reflash after? Or do I need to unroot prior?
If I try to unroot by restoring images it says "Stock backup does not exist!"
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I'm stock rooted with elenentalX. Can I take the OTA now and just reroot and reflash after? Or do I need to unroot prior?
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I believe you'd fail the OTA if you have an altered boot, but you can try.
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If I try to unroot by restoring images it says "Stock backup does not exist!"
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I dumped the old boot before rebooting just in case: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11MjB4kTOHuxbUyHe_kIwZ1d0wqp6-Nmf/view?usp=sharing
You can flash it to your boot slot while rooted, take the OTA, and then install magisk to the other slot before rebooting.
Drop a shell.
Determine current boot slot: getprop |grep boot.slot
Flash the boot: dd if=/path/to/boot_b.img of=/dev/block/by-name/boot_b (change to boot_a if that's your slot)
Of course, don't reboot since you'll lose root. Instead, you should now be able to take the OTA, and then use magisk to patch the other slot before rebooting.
Magisk should now have a backup for next time, so you can uninstall/ota/install in the future.
Nice...4 days in, and patched with the security update already.
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I believe you'd fail the OTA if you have an altered boot, but you can try.
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Was curious cuz I was able to update the OTA on my pixel when rooted with custom kernel.
For some reason after I ran the magisk uninstaller and made sure to flash the stock boot image I still ran into problems updating via OTA and after sideloading the OTA for the Sept Update with success I found that TWRP would seem to freeze whenever it got to the main screen for some reason. I was able to use adb commands to reboot to bootloader and flash the stock kernel for the update and was able to boot normally. Just wondering if anybody else is having issues with TWRP freezing after installing the security update and yes I did remove fingerprint and lock screen security before booting into TWRP so I know its not something from that causing it to freeze.
Anyone try to Fastboot install the Sept update?
Tried 3 times and the screen was unresponsive every time after booting to setup
Finally went back to last months original P release and everything was as normal and updated from there...........
Just installed patch. Scrolling feels so much better, especially when scrolling slow.
gorm said:
Anyone try to Fastboot install the Sept update?
Tried 3 times and the screen was unresponsive every time after booting to setup
Finally went back to last months original P release and everything was as normal and updated from there...........
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That's exactly what happened to me.. a user on /r/essential said they had the same issue; frustrating!
I'm going to be going back to 8.1 via fastboot, and then flashing 9.0 august, THEN fastbooting september, and if that doesn't work, I'm going to fastboot 9.0 august and then try OTA to
get my screen back.
Really weird stuff.
EDIT: Here's a supposed fix for those with the touchscreen issue - https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/9d0lg3/for_anyone_having_trouble_with_touchscreen_not/
I don't know if we're allowed to link to reddit or not, but I'm doing that fix now.
Thanks!
my PH-1 is no longer recognizing my T-Mobile SIM.
i bought this used & my SIM worked fine up until OTA install. i've tried a different T-Mo SIM & it produces same Invalid SIM error.
the bootloader does show Variant = Sprint. i never did check the bootloader after I purchased it a little more than a month ago.
i'm currently reinstalling August 2018 Release via fastboot & see if that helps.
EDIT:
August 2018 Release resulted in no touch response & unable to progress through setup.
giving June 2018 Release (Oreo 8.1 ) a try via fastboot.
i just want a working phone back
jon_ybanez said:
my PH-1 is no longer recognizing my T-Mobile SIM.
i bought this used & my SIM worked fine up until OTA install. i've tried a different T-Mo SIM & it produces same Invalid SIM error.
the bootloader does show Variant = Sprint. i never did check the bootloader after I purchased it a little more than a month ago.
i'm currently reinstalling August 2018 Release via fastboot & see if that helps.
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August 2018 Release resulted in no touch response & unable to progress through setup.
giving June 2018 Release (Oreo 8.1 ) a try via fastboot.
i just want a working phone back
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Hey Jon,
Go ahead and take a look at my post I just made above yours. It might be able to help
Check the link out in the edit, I'm doing that process now to make sure I get my touchscreen back too.
Thanks!
beard805 said:
Hey Jon,
Go ahead and take a look at my post I just made above yours. It might be able to help
Check the link out in the edit, I'm doing that process now to make sure I get my touchscreen back too.
Thanks!
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thanks for the info.
touchscreen works again but i still get an Invalid SIM message
i'm a bit lost on what to do next and would appreciate any guidance from yourself or anyone else in the community
thanks in advance
jon_ybanez said:
thanks for the info.
touchscreen works again but i still get an Invalid SIM message
i'm a bit lost on what to do next and would appreciate any guidance from yourself or anyone else in the community
thanks in advance
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Sadly, I don't know much about the SIM side of the issue
Hope someone with more knowledge can chime in!
jon_ybanez said:
thanks for the info.
touchscreen works again but i still get an Invalid SIM message
i'm a bit lost on what to do next and would appreciate any guidance from yourself or anyone else in the community
thanks in advance
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Are you rooted? Here are the unlocked modemst files: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LQC-2QOC-PWX7vza-82tpwFrnUjaGZVq/view?usp=sharing
You can try to dd them:
Code:
dd if=/path/to/modemst1.img of=/dev/block/by-name/modemst1
dd if=/path/to/modemst2.img of=/dev/block/by-name/modemst2
Would be a good idea to backup your current images
from https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/how-to/discussion-brainstorm-sim-unlock-t3724135

Bootloop of Death (BLOD) Pixel

after update experienced problem with BLOD.
after freezing I've managed to boot but for short time.
is there any fix that available like for nexus6p and nexus5x?
Can you get to fastboot/bootloader?
yes, except bootloader locked. can't get enough time to unlock it in settings
Tried to boot recovery from bootloader? I believe it's possible to flash a full ota image with lock bootloader, but someone correct me if i am wrong.
Cheers
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thanks for suggesting, but it wouldn't fix the phone. in order to get to recovery i still have to heat up phone to start appropriately
guotti said:
thanks for suggesting, but it wouldn't fix the phone. in order to get to recovery i still have to heat up phone to start appropriately
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Have you uhhhhhhhh /tried it/
KittyRgnarok said:
Have you uhhhhhhhh /tried it/
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yes, the phone reboots before finish
So, it is heating when you try booting bootloader and then recovery?
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yep, it won't start without heating
So it's heating itself even when booted to only bootloader?
That's very weird, never heard of that before.
When that's the case, maybe it's time for a replacement
Any warranty left maybe?
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Tried to boot recovery from bootloader? I believe it's possible to flash a full ota image with lock bootloader, but someone correct me if i am wrong.
Cheers
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Bro, i also have the same problem as OP. I am able to reach recovery and i also did a OTA flash but the device is still bootlooping. Presently, I am trying to flash a factory image but my device's bootloader is locked and i cant turn on OEM unlock from developer options as its greyed out and unpressable.
Please help me in flashing the factory image, the phone has no passwords or google account signed in atm.
Thanks in advance, I will be waiting anxiously for ur reply.
Cosmic Radiation said:
Bro, i also have the same problem as OP. I am able to reach recovery and i also did a OTA flash but the device is still bootlooping. Presently, I am trying to flash a factory image but my device's bootloader is locked and i cant turn on OEM unlock from developer options as its greyed out and unpressable.
Please help me in flashing the factory image, the phone has no passwords or google account signed in atm.
Thanks in advance, I will be waiting anxiously for ur reply.
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If it's bootlooping, how did you see OEM unlock is greyed out?
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Cosmic Radiation said:
Bro, i also have the same problem as OP. I am able to reach recovery and i also did a OTA flash but the device is still bootlooping. Presently, I am trying to flash a factory image but my device's bootloader is locked and i cant turn on OEM unlock from developer options as its greyed out and unpressable.
Please help me in flashing the factory image, the phone has no passwords or google account signed in atm.
Thanks in advance, I will be waiting anxiously for ur reply.
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I have 2 Pixels that both have the same symptom. I was lucky enough to get them to boot so I could unlock the bootloader, but flashing the factory image didn't make any difference. Based on what I've seen on the Google forums, it appears some of theses devices have faulty memory which is most likely the cause of the bootloop. Both of mine have Samsung memory. I'd be curious if your device does as well.
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If it's bootlooping, how did you see OEM unlock is greyed out?
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It boots up sometimes for 2-3 mins, reaches the lockscreen etc, i can get to the settings and turn on dev tools and then i see thats its greyed out. Within 2-3mins, the device restarts again
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I have 2 Pixels that both have the same symptom. I was lucky enough to get them to boot so I could unlock the bootloader, but flashing the factory image didn't make any difference. Based on what I've seen on the Google forums, it appears some of theses devices have faulty memory which is most likely the cause of the bootloop. Both of mine have Samsung memory. I'd be curious if your device does as well.
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Yes, in the bootloader its written that mine also has samsung memory. Is this repairable? have you gotten yours working?
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It boots up sometimes for 2-3 mins, reaches the lockscreen etc, i can get to the settings and turn on dev tools and then i see thats its greyed out. Within 2-3mins, the device restarts again
Yes, in the bootloader its written that mine also has samsung memory. Is this repairable? have you gotten yours working?
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Do you have a Verizon pixel maybe? Cause OEM unlock should not be grayed out, even with locked bootloader.
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Cosmic Radiation said:
It boots up sometimes for 2-3 mins, reaches the lockscreen etc, i can get to the settings and turn on dev tools and then i see thats its greyed out. Within 2-3mins, the device restarts again
Yes, in the bootloader its written that mine also has samsung memory. Is this repairable? have you gotten yours working?
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No, neither device is reliable or usable. Sometimes after it's been off for a while, it will power on and be functional for a short period of time. If the memory is faulty, then I believe the motherboard has to be replaced which isn't worth the cost of the repair. I may contact google support and see if they may give me a trade in credit for a pixel 2 or 3.
my pixel turned out to be verizon, i was able to unlock bootloader and flash a factory image.. The problem still exists. Bootloops are still happening:crying:
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my pixel turned out to be verizon, i was able to unlock bootloader and flash a factory image.. The problem still exists. Bootloops are still happening:crying:
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Yep. Same issue here. Our devices are likely paperweights I'm afraid.
Can confirm, I woke up to an infinite bootloop this morning after applying the December security patch. Seems to be a hardware issue that just kills the phone.
Have you guys have tried to cool the phone down like putting it on top of an ice bag with saltwater, like a zip lock bag, give it a minute on top of the brine and then try? Should give you some time until you can get into the rom and tap the unlock button?

Android Q Beta

Has anyone else given it a go on this phone yet? So far I think its working pretty well, with only a couple slowdowns.
Has anyone else noticed a bit of a slowdown with wifi? Sometimes I have to kick it over to LTE to login to apps, even though I can run speed tests and things.
Just wanted to see what other people were experiencing with the beta, sorry if this the wrong place for this.
Other than poor "stand by" battery drainage for me, I think it works pretty good.
But, Android Q it's not on Pixel 3A, isn't it?
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But, Android Q it's not on Pixel 3A, isn't it?
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Not via OTA, you can pick up the system image from the website and flash it manually though.
As to the OP, I gave it a shot for a couple days but I kept getting a bug where I'd unlock the phone and just get a black screen so I got frustrated and flashed back lol I hope the OTA thats supposedly coming next month fixes it up so it could be a daily driver.
Thanks antp121
I tried to find from official website the Android Q image for Pixel 3A and flash it via sideload or similar.
Can you help me how to do?
Xtremeviper said:
Thanks antp121
I tried to find from official website the Android Q image for Pixel 3A and flash it via sideload or similar.
Can you help me how to do?
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You know how to use fastboot? I believe the instructions are right on the Google factory image site where you grab the beta 3 image.
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Thats the point...
I can't found it on Google Factory image, the Beta 3.
Hello,
Do you know if Android Q will brings face unlock ?
Even if it's not safe as the finger print sensor
Xtremeviper said:
Thats the point...
I can't found it on Google Factory image, the Beta 3.
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Here you go bud. They took it down.
https://mega.nz/#!iWhFXaIL!O0fIHTWivEZR8My9q2C9AtEVO7uxJIPQIf51sKUFrTc
And if you need any instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3a/how-to/how-to-install-android-q-beta-3-june-t3930217
jmtjr278 said:
You know how to use fastboot? I believe the instructions are right on the Google factory image site where you grab the beta 3 image.
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crackedvenom2 said:
Here you go bud. They took it down.
https://mega.nz/#!iWhFXaIL!O0fIHTWivEZR8My9q2C9AtEVO7uxJIPQIf51sKUFrTc
And if you need any instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3a/how-to/how-to-install-android-q-beta-3-june-t3930217
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Many Thanks!!! I succeed!
antp121 said:
Not via OTA, you can pick up the system image from the website and flash it manually though.
As to the OP, I gave it a shot for a couple days but I kept getting a bug where I'd unlock the phone and just get a black screen so I got frustrated and flashed back lol I hope the OTA thats supposedly coming next month fixes it up so it could be a daily driver.
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I've actually been getting the same thing. I also keep having an issue with wifi, I think I'm going go back to pie and see if it's still doing it. I just really like the new gestures and don't wanna give them up lol
I've been running it for a few weeks. Side loaded the OTA as soon as I got the phone. They took down the OTA file but it's posted in this thread. I've had no issues other than a few apps not being comparable yet and there is no working Magisk out for Pixels 3/3a with Q beta.
When i factory reset my phone, will i still be on the beta? Im currently enrolled on beta 4 and want zo stay on it, but need to re setup the phone again.
Thanks!
bejunk said:
When i factory reset my phone, will i still be on the beta? Im currently enrolled on beta 4 and want zo stay on it, but need to re setup the phone again.
Thanks!
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Yes
sd_N said:
Yes
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bejunk said:
When i factory reset my phone, will i still be on the beta? Im currently enrolled on beta 4 and want zo stay on it, but need to re setup the phone again.
Thanks!
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On a related note, does anyone know if opting out of the Beta will delete any esim profiles?
Axe_L_Thief said:
On a related note, does anyone know if opting out of the Beta will delete any esim profiles?
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Simply "opting out" of the beta by pressing the button on the web page will not change anything. But as soon as you (download and) install Pie, my guess is that it will erase everything including any esim profiles. When you go from one major release to another - especially a downgrade - the phone is typically going to be wiped completely. It purposefully erases all information to ensure there isn't any conflicts between the two OS versions.
Just enrolled in the beta myself, does anyone know if it is being pushed OTA yet?
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upinsmoke7610 said:
Just enrolled in the beta myself, does anyone know if it is being pushed OTA yet?
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DP4 was pulled iirc. You can still sideload it.
Anybody having any issues with it so far?
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So far I'm having no issues with the beta, but did anyone else get a small update today? Any idea why?

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