EASY UNLOCK AND 8.1 Developer Preview Install - Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion

First of all, thanks Deuces and Northmendo for the idea to help people.
I have created a pretty easy all in one that will install the lasted adb and fastboot system wide and fastboot flash unlock and unlock_critical. It will install the latest 8.1 developer preview for the Pixel 2 XL for you as well with all the necessary files included. I did not inlcude the lock and lock_critical function as most do not use it.
As the instructions state, please use a usb 2.0 port and and usb-c to usb-a cable that supports data. Also enabling debugging and oem unlock is a must.
It includes a menu driven batch file that is super easy to use.
For those that want to use this same batch file on the pixel 2 itself, please extract the zip from google and then extract the zip within the zip. Next pull the bootloader and radio img file from the root of the zip to the FILES folder included in this program. Then copy all the contents from the zip within the zip to the same FILES folder. It should contain about 22 files in total. We really don't need the android-info.txt file.
I will also be including a batch file with a semi empty FILES folder that does not include any Google related 8.1 files for those that want to download it quicker and copy their own contents to it for flashing. Like Pixel 2 owners that already have the 8.1 preview downloaded.
If anyone needs any help please feel free to ask. This post was rushed so please excuse my grammatical errors.
FOR PIXEL 2 and PIXEL???? ----NO IMG's inlcuded
http://www.mediafire.com/file/eksn04aiaeqvvia/PXEL_2_&_PIXEL_SAUCE_NO-IMGS.zip
FOR PIXEL 2 XL ---- IMG's included
http://www.mediafire.com/file/1wde39mj7ssbxb3/PIXEL_2_XL_SAUCE_V1.zip

Oh btw. In the credits they are listed as well as their profile page.
Forgot to mention your phone needs to be in the bootloader. Duh!
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Great tool bro, thank you.

samteeee said:
Great tool bro, thank you.
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No problem. I'll prolly update it to lock the bootloader and have some useful adb commands.
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so we need unlock_critical
which they said we need only for non signed bootloader
did google not signed the bootloader img by mistake
or this is intentional for dev previews

You can install the Dev 8.1 ROM without unlocking though. Just go to Android's site and enroll your phone in the beta program like you would an iPhone, and it just sends it to you as an OTA and installs it without wiping or unlocking your phone...

abogrhen said:
so we need unlock_critical
which they said we need only for non signed bootloader
did google not signed the bootloader img by mistake
or this is intentional for dev previews
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Not sure but it could be as it is a manual flash. Have you tried stock 8.0 flash with critical locked?
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bryantjopplin said:
Not sure but it could be as it is a manual flash. Have you tried stock 8.0 flash with critical locked?
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i did not receved my pixel 2 yet
still using my nexus 6
but i will try first

I'm having issues flashing this. I ran the .bat file but when I choose "Flash All", I can get to this final screen where it says "THERE IS NO GOING BACK. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE" except nothing happens when I hit any key. Is this happening for anyone else?
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Stuck at bootscreen

Okay, I am new to the rooting and modifying android devices.. I rooted my Nexus 7 using supersu and was making modifications with ROM toolbox pro. I changed the boot screen, the font, and the wireless icon(starting out small) well when I restarted my tablet it wouldn't get past the lboot screen that I set to.
When I went into recovery mode, I tried to recovery my old system but it giving me md5 missing.. so I'm kinda of stuck
is there a direct approach to the solution?
Nice tip. Only use stuff like mods tha are on xda. Use metamorph to impalement theming stuff or flashable zips. Regaurds your situation ty flashing the rom again. Wipe data factory reset. If all else fails flash the google factory image and learn from your mistakes you made. Most problems you get in the future are pretty easily fixed with a bit of patience
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leelaa said:
Nice tip. Only use stuff like mods tha are on xda. Use metamorph to impalement theming stuff or flashable zips. Regaurds your situation ty flashing the rom again. Wipe data factory reset. If all else fails flash the google factory image and learn from your mistakes you made. Most problems you get in the future are pretty easily fixed with a bit of patience
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I was afraid you were going to say that.. alright thank you, I will try this a soon as possible and report back.
Hohokam337 said:
I was afraid you were going to say that.. alright thank you, I will try this a soon as possible and report back.
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Okay so wiping the data/factory reset didn't work, how do i go about flashing the google factory image?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...Factory Image with fastboot / return to stock
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Now i am running into this error with the command prompt..
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Move your android folder to the C: Drives root folder and try directing the command prompt from there.
Type :-
cd c:\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
adb
mr_tris said:
Move your android folder to the C: Drives root folder and try directing the command prompt from there.
Type :-
cd c:\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
adb
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Got it,
Thank you all for the help

CWMR or TWRP install easy

For those who want to install it CWMR or TWRP (Only for this), can use fastboot commander, I used in the Razr i though supposedly is for HTC (I have 2 wildfire), or for s-off, but I can only assure you that I have served my trouble, so I do not take responsibility for what may happen to their terminals if used, remember "only unlocked bootloader."
It is a tar file extensión, and run from the PC with the Razr I fastboot mode and connected Through USB cable, has tabs to choose and in our case the first has 3 types of files to flash, HBOOT, radio and recovery, the latter is what interests us, you click the appropriate button, choose the file xxxxx.img (recovery for razr I), is given flash and go.
Download Fastboot Commander
http://db.tt/A1jrCD4B
Download Recovery and Install via Fastboot Commander
Find where you downloaded the file and place them in a folder next to Fastboot Commander
CWMR GRAY version by @turl1
CWMR Black version by @rickwyatt
TWRP 2.6.0.0 version and TWRP 2.6.1.1 versión by @Hazou
TWRP 2.8.0.1 repack for @KREAT0R search and download here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55417096&postcount=2, and extract *.img file
EXAMPLE
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Watch my video , flv file extension
http://db.tt/wf67rE6Q
Luck and greetings
Sorry for my bad english
Fastboot commander
Original Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho... Fastboot Commander [v.1.51][UPD 15 AUG 2011]
Thanks @mumilover
Enviado desde mi XT890
Are you sure that this tool is able to split the system.img file in 100MB parts ?
Igl0 said:
Are you sure that this tool is able to split the system.img file in 100MB parts ?
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It wouldn't be unless it was built specifically for Motorola's fastboot...
An apology
An apology, do not speak English, and I use the google translator to communicate
I indicated generically using the ".Img" file and has not been my intention, these are not the format of the backups to the "system" or "data" with the Razr I CWMR, I edited the party causing this confusion.
greetings and good luck
I made a video where I install the recovery (black and gray background) but will investigate, and upload it.
Re: CWMR install easy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157162
Here is my noon friendly guide
Like my work visit my channel once on YouTube
YouTube.com/user/Therazrguy
Update thanks @Hazou
Enviado desde mi GT-I8190L
works flawlessly.thnx man
Invalid image size
I've been trying to fix this, and I just cant. I load the image and do the flash recovery, and it wont work, it shows:
invalid image size for partiton recovery
Fastboot command falied.
Any suggestions?
thegerardh said:
I've been trying to fix this, and I just cant. I load the image and do the flash recovery, and it wont work, it shows:
invalid image size for partiton recovery
Fastboot command falied.
Any suggestions?
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Which version of recovery, is it?
You have the bootloader unlocked? it's neccesary
Thanks man, this is really helpful

[Tool] New tool for Unpack and Repack MTK boot.img

QURepack is a new tool for boot.img unpack/repack. You do not need to run cmd and write anything to this. Just run the QURepack.exe and click unpack and repack button for this. This tool is very easy to use and will help you to do this in short time.
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Step 1. Download and Unzip
Unzip QURepack.zip. You will get two exe files bootimg.exe and QURepack.exe. Place your boot.img file there.
Step 2. Unpack
Run QURepack.exe and click unpack. It will start work and you will get unpacked files.
Step 3: Repack
Click repack button and it will create two boot.img file.
Step 4: New Boot File
Now click New Boot File and you will get a new boot file.
I made this tool for personal use and make easy to unpack/repack boot image. Anyone can use this tool for personal use. If anyone want to publish this tool to their blog or website then they need to take permission.
N.B. Do it at your won risk. I will not responsible for any kind of misuse and brick or damage of your phone.
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Dev of QURepack
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Special Thanks to:
Dev of bootimg
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Dreamer... said:
I don't have FB accaunt
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It's a scam anyway
Jubbard said:
It's a scam anyway
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Are you sure? I find this app without passcode on archive, but not try yet..
Some mans say what its works.
Dreamer... said:
Are you sure? I find this app without passcode on archive, but not try yet..
Some mans say what its works.
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I'm sure it works. Because it's a GUI to the bootimg.exe tool (available for free from Github), which is a modification of the bootimg.py tool (available for free from another Github). The internet is full of "content gateways" where someone wastes their talent on building a do-nothing program instead of something useful, like a tool that allows easy repartitioning/editing of a mmcblk0.raw image.
bootimg.exe --unpack-bootimg boot.img
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Sadly for some reason it requires the image being unpacked to be named "boot.img", when it's fully capable of unpacking any "ANDROID!" boot image for both Mediatek and Qualcomm.
I've used it to unpack boot and recovery for a Huawei Y536A1, boot factory laf recovery for a LGL16C, boot dfs dkernel recovery for an Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7". I've never seen it fail to unpack a boot image yet.
Thread closed until non income earning links are submitted, and no password is required .

Stock US rom anyone?

Has a anyone received a copy of the Stock rom (update.app) yet? Waiting for it so I can bootloader unlock and dig in.
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I have just ordered this tablet from China, I might need this rom in the next few days. It would be grateful if anyone can upload this rom.
As far as I know there has not been an update released for the US tablet. It's just a matter of time, I hope.
@avocadopat I would say you are better off to leave what you have on the tablet you bought and select English as your language. US software disables 5GHz wifi and no telling what else.
OTA, not full in firmware finder but......
If I put the c128b003 OTA(us version wifi?) update.app in a dload folder on the root directory and did the Vol up, vol down, power button press and it seems to update but the about screen does not reflect this. Any ideas why? Is there a way to flash the update.zip without extracting the update.app from it?
tdamocles said:
If I put the c128b003 OTA(us version wifi?) update.app in a dload folder on the root directory and did the Vol up, vol down, power button press and it seems to update but the about screen does not reflect this. Any ideas why? Is there a way to flash the update.zip without extracting the update.app from it?
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If you look at the content of the update.zip archive, you'll see that it contains a number of .patch files and update.app. These .patch files are actualy the modifications for system and other partitions (patch file name corresponds the partition). They contain only differences between the new version of firmware and your current. Moreover, these patch files can be applied only to a certain version of firmware (the one they're made for). The last question is what is the update.app made for? It is made for updating other partitions, like modem, oeminfo, etc. I think the reason for this is that patch files are made with android build system and other partitions have no relation to it, so they're built somehow else. So, if you say you succeded updating, you actually had updated only service partitions, not the system itself (or maybe you actually had updated even nothing, because we don't know how smart Huawei recovery is).
Well then, I do have the btv-w09c128 and the ota is the c128. How do you update with the full zip then?
My version now is c128b002.
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Stock rom MediaPad M3 BTV-W09 (WiFi) version US
tdamocles said:
Has a anyone received a copy of the Stock rom (update.app) yet? Waiting for it so I can bootloader unlock and dig in.
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I need Stock rom MediaPad M3 BTV-W09 (WiFi) version US 32GB.
Try this app
Try this app see if it identifies your firmware and you can update to a new one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder.donate
can someone give me BTV-W09C128B002 stock firmware? Can't find it anywhere.
Need this ROM as well.

[TOOL][X82X] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the LeEco Le Max 2's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
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Try now:good:
Thanks..
Wish i had known about this tool 2 days ago lol
BTW did you use VB to design this app?
Thank you Sir
justFaisal said:
Thanks..
Wish i had known about this tool 2 days ago lol
BTW did you use VB to design this app?
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Yes i have used VB
I cant post a completed thread in this section because admin will delete it, so i decided to create a support thread in all xda phone supported section
Hallo. Did someone already check this tool with le Max 2?
I'm wondering if it's works. I did a lot of Samsung and nexus devices but I'm a bit afraid with this chinesse phone to root and flash
Someone wants to make a stock rom for Le max 2?
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Someone wants to make a stock rom for Le max 2?
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What do you mean
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What do you mean
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[QUOTEHOW TO MAKE A FASTBOOT ROM for TOOL ALL IN ONE
All you need is in this zip (also a guide is included): FASTBOOT NEEDED FILES.zip
If you need of some other help, comment or send me a message/mail.[/QUOTE]
Make a stock rom flashable with this tool, i have not the device and i can't do it good and i can't test it

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