Updating to Android 10 - Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion

Hey everyone,
I will clarify couple of things, which I was unable to find on the web.
Device: unlocked Pixel 3 XL , 64GB, bought directly from Google Canada. Bootloader is unlockable and sim unlocked.
I don't have any cell phone company contract either.
I was on Android 10 Beta 6.
I talked to google rep regarding which final Android 10 to get, .019 or .020, apparently those reps aren't allowed to tell you this information. Not sure why.
So he suggested to flash latest Android P (aug) and do an OTA update.
Steps:
1.) back up all my files.
2.) format from TWRP (since im Q beta 6) - gave me errors, but i guess it did go through?! not sure
3.) used "flash-all" for Android P august update.
4.)Completed all setup into the Android P.
5.) Went to settings to update Android, and got the Android 10 update.
6.)Android 10 update was completed after a restart.
7.) It shows Android 10, .019.
I had to flash Android P Aug 2019 before updating via OTA for Android 10 final version.
This was for Canadian Pixel 3 XL bought from Google Canada Store. It was sim unlocked and not carrier branded.
Hopefully it helps out others.

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It's Nov 16 and my Verizon pixel still hasn't gotten November security update...

Title says it all. Any reason why my pixel hasn't received November ota update?
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Force it to check like for updates 5 or 6 times right in a row.
Has anyone got it? I still haven't on my Pixel.
Still haven't got it
Are you guys part of the beta program?
If you are exit the program, restart your phone and try again. If that doesn't work you can always sideload it via abd.
Download OTA here..
https://developers.google.com/android/ota#sailfish
I'm BL unlocked and trying to figure out how to sideload Nov OTA. I have twrp and magisk is installed.
You surely all know that November update for OG Pixel and Pixel XL was delayed and released only 6 days ago, because you all did some research before asking others to do it for you : November update google pixel
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Verizon Pixel XL stuck on 7.1.2 - I think?

Been reading all of the relevant threads.
Installed the latest Android Studio / SDK tools.
Verizon Pixel XL, Android 7.1.2, Build NHG47N, June 5 2017 Security Patch.
Bootloader is locked.
Every time I attempt to do an OTA update over WiFi (To Oreo 8.0), it downloads successfully, and then fails.
A locked Bootloader on a Verizon Pixel XL is a showstopper for flashing ANY version of Android from a computer - Correct?
If a Pixel XL won't install an OTA update after downloading, there's nothing that can be done to correct it - Correct?
I am... in a dead end? Correct?
-FP
tenbbs said:
Been reading all of the relevant threads.
Installed the latest Android Studio / SDK tools.
Verizon Pixel XL, Android 7.1.2, Build NHG47N, June 5 2017 Security Patch.
Bootloader is locked.
Every time I attempt to do an OTA update over WiFi (To Oreo 8.0), it downloads successfully, and then fails.
A locked Bootloader on a Verizon Pixel XL is a showstopper for flashing ANY version of Android from a computer - Correct?
If a Pixel XL won't install an OTA update after downloading, there's nothing that can be done to correct it - Correct?
I am... in a dead end? Correct?
-FP
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Side loading ota and beta/preview builds should still work/I think/ but you should probably just request an RMA cuz Google seems to like to throw money at replacing these phones when they can and I'm pretty sure OTA failure is something they cover

Rollback from 12 Beta to Android 11 and an update that I can't get

Hi everyone.
I just bought a Pixel 4a and I enrolled in Android 12 Beta version updates and I got on Android 12 Beta, but then I decided to get back to Android 11. I did the flashing with the flashing tools website and then when the phone started and I got connected to the internet right at the beginning of the setup it says that I need to update my phone (I downloaded the latest factory image for September and flashed it on my phone) it says "Your phone needs to download an update and restart. Size 1617.2MB" when I click Next it gets to updating screen but it gets stuck there no matter how long I wait. I though maybe it is because I did it through the website so I did it manually using this tutorial but I have the same problem.
When I continue without a connection to the internet I can get passed this process and start the phone but when I check for the updates same thing happens.
Did I just broke my phone and I won't be able to get the OTA updates anymore?
no no no... You only have to unsubscribe from the website "android beta 12". Afterwards it will no longer ask for an update and everything will return to normal

Already updated to Android 12, now being asked if I want to update to 12 again

I have already updated to Android 12 but I just had a popup asking if I want to update to Android 12.
It is 1.69GB in size which from memory is the same size when I updated a few weeks ago.
What should I do next?
I will be testing that for you. I am already downloading the update and installing it.
Jpfonseca said:
I will be testing that for you. I am already downloading the update and installing it.
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me too
Finished downloading. Installing now.
Strange, have the same updates, 1,88GB, I'll wait for you to check it out
Ditto here. please keep us updated.
At least it's not just me then
Thank god I found this, I was shocked to see the same update again. 1.69 GB for me, downloading now.
Same here, pixel 5 with android 12, asked to update again...
Nothing new, just verison changed to SP1A.211105.002.A1
same here ...pixel 4a 5g
Same here, Pixel 5 with android 12: it just asked to update again...
Mine installed ...
Previously : SP1A.211105.003
After : SP1A.211105.002.A1
According to their release details...
Pixel 4a 5G: Android 12 – SP1A.211105.003, SP1A.211105.002.A1 (Verizon, Verizon MVNO), SP1A.211105.004 (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone AU) – Factory image – OTA (2) (3)
Same here on a T-Mobile 4a 5G
Is there a way of asking Google directly what is going on?
voidby said:
Nothing new, just verison changed to SP1A.211105.002.A1
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Same here. Before the update I was at SP1A.211105.002. I went ahead and took the update (reluctantly, but to get rid of the notification nag) and everything seems to be working ok. Then I went on Google's site and this verson is listed as 12.0.0 (SP1A.211105.002.A1, Nov 2021, Verizon, Verizon MVNOs)
My phone is NOT Verizon.
UPDATE: I just flashed the 12.0.0 (SP1A.211105.002, Nov 2021) factory image and I'm now back to where I was. Everything is working fine. I just feel a whole lot better with a version that is NOT for Verizon. I sure hope Google gets this straightened out.
Now I've checked again and the update is gone. Maybe it's better?
Just saw this on Twitter. Google knows they goofed, but we may never know what actually happened.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1458595873705926656
Just checked my phone and the update is not appearing now.
Glitch at their end.

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