Google Pixel April Factory and OTA Images are available to download. This is a maintenance release, bumping the version from OPM1 to OPM2.
Factory: https://developers.google.com/android/images
OTA: https://developers.google.com/android/ota
You can download the April boot image from my Google Drive for custom kernel development.
Changes:
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Enable Assisted Dialing support Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve anomaly detection metrics All
Improve diskstats logging All
Improve handover from VoLTE to VoWi-Fi during Emergency calls on certain carriers Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve microvideo performance in Google Camera Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Reduce delays upon opening specific apps Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve decoding of certain video streams Pixel, Pixel XL
Improve fingerprint and keyboard latency in certain situations Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Adjust notifications when entering or exiting Wi-Fi coverage during a video call Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Enable IMS911 on certain networks Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL
Detect Wi-Fi Passport statistics for developers All
Improve lock screen performance All
Improve start time logging All
Improve magnetic sensor performance on Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Reduce battery drain after modem issues Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve modem stability on Pixel and Pixel 2 phones Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Adjust Call Forwarding UI Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Connectivity Improve multi-calling performance over Wi-Fi Pixel, Pixel XL
Improve data connectivity for T-Mobile users in parts of Australia Pixel, Pixel XL
Update certification Pixel, Pixel XL
Improve Wi-Fi stability on Pixel 2 phones Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve handover to Wi-Fi Calling in low-coverage areas Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve conference call performance over Wifi Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve VoLTE performance for some carriers Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Adjust APN updating behavior All
Improve settings app icons All
Upgrade certificates to ensure continued service. Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Add methods to PeerHandle API for developers All
Update Verizon Service APK for Pixel phones Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Logging Improve Wi-Fi and RPM logging Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Connectivity, Performance Improve connectivity and performance on certain carrier networks Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve notification listening apps All
Address call forwarding issue. All
Improve internet connectivity on Pixel 2 on certain WiFi networks Pixel 2
Adjust APN settings Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve MMS messaging performance on certain carriers Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Adjust battery learned capacity increment and decrement limits Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Change voice domain to CS for certain carriers Pixel XL
Adjust timeouts for Phone App All
Improve stability for Pixel 2 devices in certain parts of Canada Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve instant Apps performance All
Improve indicators for emergency call connectivity Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Optimize search logic to improve battery performance. Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve battery logging for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve GPS Time performance on Pixel 2 XL Pixel 2 XL
Improve audio speaker performance during phone calls All
Adjust advanced calling settings for Verizon Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Connectivity Change to prioritize certain bands Nexus 5X, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Connectivity Improve in-call performance for some carriers Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Improve network performance on Simyo carrier Nexus 5X
Improve connectivity metrics All
Improve experience switching between LTE and Wifi Pixel 2 XL
Improve data performance for devices with certain SIM cards All
Improve autofill logging All
Improve internal troubleshooting tools All
Improve network logging
April security bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01.
Most notable changes for our device includes fixing the bad Wi-Fi battery drain (under A-67593274) and improved microphone/video performance. No words about the overcurrent charging bug and multi-touch issue.
kentexcitebot said:
Most notable changes for our device includes fixing the bad Wi-Fi battery drain (under A-67593274)
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Says in the security bulletin that the battery drain issue is fixed on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. No mention of the Pixel/Pixel XL.
911medic said:
Says in the security bulletin that the battery drain issue is fixed on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. No mention of the Pixel/Pixel XL.
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The issue tracker referenced in the link and some comments on Reddit shows the bug isn't exclusive to the Pixel 2 devices.
kentexcitebot said:
The issue tracker referenced in the link and some comments on Reddit shows the bug isn't exclusive to the Pixel 2 devices.
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But is the fix? That's the question.
911medic said:
But is the fix? That's the question.
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Like with most Google "fixes": YMMV. The unfortunate part is some people are reporting it isn't fixed even with the April update on the 2nd gen Pixels (see here). Ultimately, it's up to your own experience whether or not you were affected or if you still are affected post-update on your device.
Do someone try Swift Dark Theme after march update I ask before I update . Can't life with White Background
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Do someone try Swift Dark Theme after march update I ask before I update . Can't life with White Background
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I'm using swift black fine after April update. I did a clean flash and just automatically downloaded from Google play and set up as normal
Hello,
I wanted to create a thread, but I hope this will fit here:
I'm on 8.1 rooted with magisk, stock recovery. Want to update to the said April patch, but to no avail. Just says " installation failed" (when trying to do that via settings).
Should I flash stock boot image, since I guess, Magisk tempers with it a bit and then I should be able to update normally?
And if the update is successful, does anyone had problems installing Magisk on April patch?
Cheers.
OTA Installation Tips
I'm still running 8.0. Can I still update to this removing the -w flag to keep my data and using Magisk 16.2 and TWRP 3.2.1.2 ? Thanks for any advice.
kgirlx said:
I'm still running 8.0. Can I still update to this removing the -w flag to keep my data and using Magisk 16.2 and TWRP 3.2.1.2 ? Thanks for any advice.
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Yes, in terms of compatibility everything should be ok. I always update security patches updates with this method, but since 8.0 - 8.1 are not very different should work too with no problem.
TENN3R said:
Yes, in terms of compatibility everything should be ok. I always update security patches updates with this method, but since 8.0 - 8.1 are not very different should work too with no problem.
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Can you write a short tutorial on how to flash an OTA on my UB+magisk+twrp+xposed sailfish device ! .
I want to do it but i'm afraid bcs i'm new to this slot a slot b thing .
I'm even afraid to flash a kernel bcs i did it and i got RamDump screen .
Thanks
Deadmau73 said:
Can you write a short tutorial on how to flash an OTA on my UB+magisk+twrp+xposed sailfish device ! .
I want to do it but i'm afraid bcs i'm new to this slot a slot b thing .
I'm even afraid to flash a kernel bcs i did it and i got RamDump screen .
Thanks
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On my pixel I have everything you wrote except twrp (because I boot it everytime, I don't need it to be installed).
I never touched the other partition, I just did this:
1- flash factory image (with wipe because I wanted a clean start)
2- boot twrp img
3- flash magisk and/or kernel
4- reboot
5- in magisk download xposed systemless
6- reboot
Nothing else. Very simple.
I heard twrp had some problems, for this reason I didn't flash the zip.
If you feel lucky or you know that twrp has no more problems, I think you have to flash it after boot the twrp img, and also after the magisk zip.
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Yeah thank you very much for your time
But you didn't mention how to install ota !
Do you think that flashing stock boot.img and installing ota image will work ?
I said flashing boot.img bcs i know that there's no recovery partition , and i have twrp installed . And i think it's installed in boot.img
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Deadmau73 said:
TENN3R said:
Yeah thank you very much for your time
But you didn't mention how to install ota !
Do you think that flashing stock boot.img and installing ota image will work ?
I said flashing boot.img bcs i know that there's no recovery partition , and i have twrp installed . And i think it's installed in boot.img
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Boot img should be good enough, but I mentioned factory image because it's better than ota when you keep flash things (at least for me)
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Assuming (and we all are almost certain now) that the leaked images of pixel 3xl are right, and assuming the Chinese manufacturers who started making screen protectors and cases for the P3XL are accurate, i wanted to see how bad the notch could be in real life, and compare sizes with P2xl, so i bought one of the Chinese screen protectors for p3xl and started comparing it to my P2xl.
I can confidentially say that P3xl is 95% or more in size with P2xl, to a level that we can say ITS a P2xl with a screen stretched up around the notch..
You can see in the attached photos, putting the P3xl screen protector over the P2xl screen, the notch is as deep as the top bezel of P2xl, and the bottom bezel is almost identical in each..
Size is also identical, both phones have the same overall size (in screen protector photo over the back of P2xl)
Side bezels are more slimmer for my eyes..
Photos attached should clear everything out..
Thanks for clearing that i dont need to buy pixel 3 this year ?
Sent from my Google Pixel 2 XL using XDA Labs
What he said!!
This is definitely going to be a dud, sticking with the Pixel 2 XL.
My Pixel 3xl is looking more and more like a OnePlus 6t!
Versus the Pixel 2 XL:
-Most likely a very similar LG P-OLED display (but notched): Nothing groundbreaking
-Still 4GB of RAM: So don't expect less app reloads
-Snapdragon 845: Slightly faster than the Snapdragon 835 in real-life usage, probably not even noticeable in most scenarios
-Supports wireless charging: Cool feature but not exactly a game changer (Coming from a Galaxy S7 edge, I don't miss it)
-Smaller battery
The only question mark that remains is the camera: Will it be vastly superior to the already great Pixel 2 XL camera? I have a strange feeling the hardware (sensor, lenses, etc.) will be the same, with only a tweaked camera app (that will be ported for the Pixel 2 XL anyway)
The more I think about it, the more I struggle to understand why the Pixel 3 XL exists.
It exists for OG Pixel owners to upgrade to.
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Versus the Pixel 2 XL:
-Most likely a very similar LG P-OLED display (but notched): Nothing groundbreaking
-Still 4GB of RAM: So don't expect less app reloads
-Snapdragon 845: Slightly faster than the Snapdragon 835 in real-life usage, probably not even noticeable in most scenarios
-Supports wireless charging: Cool feature but not exactly a game changer (Coming from a Galaxy S7 edge, I don't miss it)
The only question mark that remains is the camera: Will it be vastly superior to the already great Pixel 2 XL camera? I have a strange feeling the hardware (sensor, lenses, etc.) will be the same, with only a tweaked camera app (that will be ported for the Pixel 2 XL anyway)
The more I think about it, the more I struggle to understand why the Pixel 3 XL exists.
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Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Phazonclash said:
Versus the Pixel 2 XL:
-Most likely a very similar LG P-OLED display (but notched): Nothing groundbreaking
-Still 4GB of RAM: So don't expect less app reloads
-Snapdragon 845: Slightly faster than the Snapdragon 835 in real-life usage, probably not even noticeable in most scenarios
-Supports wireless charging: Cool feature but not exactly a game changer (Coming from a Galaxy S7 edge, I don't miss it)
-Smaller battery
The only question mark that remains is the camera: Will it be vastly superior to the already great Pixel 2 XL camera? I have a strange feeling the hardware (sensor, lenses, etc.) will be the same, with only a tweaked camera app (that will be ported for the Pixel 2 XL anyway)
The more I think about it, the more I struggle to understand why the Pixel 3 XL exists.
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Usually people upgrade every 2 years. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL may not be much better than the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL since they're only a year old, but it's a pretty good upgrade from the original 2 year old Pixel or Pixel XL. Personally I can't wait to get a Pixel 3 XL. It will be a massive upgrade from my dying Nexus 6P.
People ***** and moan about the notch and chin, but I think the Pixel 3 XL is a fine looking device. I guess I'm like one of those parents who thinks their child is adorable even though it's ugly as sin...
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People ***** and moan about the notch and chin, but I think the Pixel 3 XL is a fine looking device.
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Exactly - if you hide the notch via blacking out its "corners", the Pixel 3 XL will look decent - almost like the 2 XL. If there is no default option for this, I'm sure that there will be Substratum overlays to do so.
I won't upgrade my 2 XL this year, this is completely pointless. But if my contract would be due for a new device, I'd definitely get the 3 XL.
The Pixel 3 is simply not worth upgrading from the Pixel 2. We get the camera update, same amount of RAM, the only major change is the processor from 835 to 845. Definitely not worth the money, considering how fast depreciation ocurrs. Most of the High End devices, LGV40, Galaxy S9, Pixel 3, seem to be at a standstill when it comes to any significant upgrades from their successor. The. Previous versions are nearly identical, Qualcomm 835 vs 845 is minimal, camera improvements are insignificant, with possible exception to the LG V40s 5 camera system. Anyone upgrading to latest version from previous versions is wasting money.
Hello
My existing phone has been damaged and I need one to use for a few months.
I am interested in the pixel 4 because it has a telephoto sensor.
I wanted to know with a gcam mod such as bsg, can I match the quality from the pixel 5, I am guessing hdr enhanced works, and can the pixel 3 also match the pixel 5 albeit with longer processing?
Thanks
I have pixel 3 and pixel 4, both have pretty much the same image quality (noise, sharpness), I would say its 5% easier to get more detail out the pixel 3 cuz his aperture is smaller (1.8) but in response to you.. yes you can get better pictures compared to pixel 5 image quality (better than stock pixel 5 thats for sure) but you have to really dig in the libpatcher settings