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[MOD] Custom Boot Screen (for Gingerbread ROM's)

Well I had been getting asked a lot lately about the GB ROM's and my original boot screen packages that I had created where I modified a param.lfs to contain no boot image and allowed a script to place whatever image you wanted in it's place for a custom boot logo. In the past I had edited the param.lfs for the AT&T i897 bootloaders which does not work with the GB boot loaders.
This is not the boot animation, nor the kernel logo, but the first logo your phone displays when it's turned on.
Anyhow, I re-wrote the param.lfs to allow a blank for the logo.jpg that Gingerbread calls upon in the bootloader and it works great. So for all of you that used my boot screen package in the past for i897, i9000 and t959 2.1, 2.2 and 2.2.1 ROM's, here it is again for 2.3+ ROM's.
This should also work fine for Vibrant but I will check in case any T959 people are scoping this out.
These will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs)...
Big thanks to TRusselo for being a BETA tester, tossing in the latest ODIN package and writing the readme as well as contributing the JPEG's offered in the package. I decided to keep the Canadian boot screens for you northern neighbors on the Roger's network up there...
Donations are always welcome but not required, press THANKS, follow me on Twitter or like my cause on FaceBook.
Download the package below...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/MobileTechVideos_GB_Boot_i897_t959_i9000.zip

^ Appreciate this....
and good to hear from ya again.

For2ndtwin said:
^ Appreciate this....
and good to hear from ya again.
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No problem. I'm still really active, here on XDA. Just try to limit my content to my website since they monitor me very heavily...

FROYO VIDEO!!
make sure to read the read me file!!!!
For i897 Froyo/ Ecliar /Gingerbread bootloaders
http://download1073.mediafire.com/teuilo1p1h7g/n3l6527tvt7a4v5/MobileTechVideos_i897_Boot.rar
with images included : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/i897_Froyo_Gingerbread%20boot%20fix.zip
note: jpg image called logo_ATNT.jpg (even for rogers) READ THE README!!!
For i9000 Gingerbread bootloaders running on captivate
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Fil...t959_i9000.zipnote: jpg image called logo.jpg
FOR i896 ROGERS Gingerbread bootloaders
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/i896_gb_boot_screen.zip
note : final image file called logo.JPG <captial JPG is IMPORTANT> and **not** ATNT like captivate version~!
READ THE README!!!
Here is the GINGERBREAD PICS that are included.
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here are some more single images:
fuloplori said:
Thought I'd share some pics that I've used
View attachment 736044View attachment 736045View attachment 736046View attachment 736047
Cheers
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see above...

Done, soft-bricked (Odin failed) but got back into DL mode and re-flashed. I've got the i896 logo up there now.
Thanks a lot!

yeah odin sometimes does that... the newer odin does that LESS.. lol.
i soft bricked a few times using this.
just keep forcing the params until it passes, no need to go back to stock!
with GB button combos, and the soft brick, i found:
Vol Down + USB = Download mode
Vol Down + Pwr = Soft brick screen.
hope that helps.

Just an fyi to anyone not familiar with it, but you will have to make sure you have your screen active when running the batch file so that you can click Allow to the superuser permission request when it attempts to mount the partition.
This wasn't noted in the readme, someone without much experience might miss it.

Just a question but why are there some screens with "AM HUNG" as the name and not Samsung?

kimchi0400 said:
Done, soft-bricked (Odin failed) but got back into DL mode and re-flashed. I've got the i896 logo up there now.
Thanks a lot!
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When you soft bricked and reflashed did you have to do the whole rom or just this process in particular?

impulser91 said:
Just an fyi to anyone not familiar with it, but you will have to make sure you have your screen active when running the batch file so that you can click Allow to the superuser permission request when it attempts to mount the partition.
This wasn't noted in the readme, someone without much experience might miss it.
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thanks i updated the readme in the dropbox link above.
man dropbox is amazing!

jonnyg1097 said:
when you soft bricked and reflashed did you have to do the whole rom or just this process in particular?
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read the post below that. please.
jonnyg1097 said:
Just a question but why are there some screens with "AM HUNG" as the name and not Samsung?
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really? why? i need to explain?

OP link updated.
1 new bootlogo added, instructions updated, 2 pictures fixed

OP, you should add that these will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs).

readme instructions updated. thank you
gotta love drop box!
im hosting the file and maintaining.

tuesday morning bump!!!!!

I
have adb installed and working for at least a year now. However, your program just tells me that adb is not recognized as a command. at the end it does say enjoy your new bootscreen and it gives me a screwed up bootscreen. Yes the file is only 96kb and yes I named it correctly. and yes I have usb debugging on and no the phone isn't mounted. I am using mosaic 1. Any ideas?

jhr5474 said:
have adb installed and working for at least a year now. However, your program just tells me that adb is not recognized as a command. at the end it does say enjoy your new bootscreen and it gives me a screwed up bootscreen. Yes the file is only 96kb and yes I named it correctly. and yes I have usb debugging on and no the phone isn't mounted. I am using mosaic 1. Any ideas?
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Have you rebooted the PC? ADB is known to get stuck sometimes. Also retry the process but make sure to close all the adb.exe processes using task manager.

connexion2005 said:
Have you rebooted the PC? ADB is known to get stuck sometimes. Also retry the process but make sure to close all the adb.exe processes using task manager.
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OK I restarted the comp and made sure their were no adb processes running and still your tool does not work it says killing all adb processes and then says adb is not recognized as an internal command. I know adb works because I used cmd:adb devices and it showed my phone. So what is the deal with this program? I am on 7 but I used run as administrator so it should work.

jhr5474 said:
OK I restarted the comp and made sure their were no adb processes running and still your tool does not work it says killing all adb processes and then says adb is not recognized as an internal command. I know adb works because I used cmd:adb devices and it showed my phone. So what is the deal with this program? I am on 7 but I used run as administrator so it should work.
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It's got to be something with your instance. I use this all the time with Windows 7 x64...

[How to] The dummies guide to unlocking the bootloader and rooting the R800x

Hope I'm not stepping on any toes, but here goes.
Are you these guys?
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but you want to be these guys?
Okay, so you've read Mills' instructions and sort of understand them.
1. Download the CWM recovery from multiupload
2. Boot off of that file (DO NOT FLASH): fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img
3. Copy this to your memory card and flash it with the booted recovery
4. Reboot and test root
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Right? Okay, let me translate all that for you.
First things first, you need to unlock your bootloader. To do so
Mills00013 said:
Obtain a bootloader unlock code. Right now the only way to get one is through ashergray or myself. This will change soon but for now its limited in release.
Once you have your code, follow the unlock instructions on either Sony's website directly or by following the instructions here. Please note that you already have your code at this point so if you follow the instructions please disregard anything telling you to obtain a code. These are for GSM models.
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So kindly ask one of them for your unlock code, and my best suggestion would be to get everything ready so you can unlock the bootloader and flash the booted recovery all in one go.
So download the recoveryPLAY.img and set it aside.
Then download the RootXperia.zip and set it on your SD card in the root directory. So in the main F:\ folder.
Download the drivers and fastboot.exe here http://www.multiupload.com/RS6367SQMT
Okay, we got everything. Follow these instructions http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/ starting at step 6 but please read my notes below also
at step 7, you will hold down the SEARCH button and plug the USB cable into your phone.
When you go to look for the Driver in Step 10 of the guide look for the one on the list that says "Android Bootloader Interface 2.0.10.2 Google, Inc. c:\?????\oem28.inf", that's the one I used.
Once the drivers installed you can locate fastboot and run it, but do this in the command prompt. So you know, go to Start > Run..> type in "cmd" and your command prompt comes up. Type in "cd\" to get to your root directory, then type in "cd c:\documents and settings\.....whateverfolder you have fastboot.exe sitting in"
So Step 13 of the guide, you're in the ...\fastboot\ folder, you can now type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version and that will tell you if you're connected. If you get a <waiting for device> you probably loaded the wrong driver. </life>
If not, then you got the 0.3, so continue with unlocking your bootloader in step 15. Put in your command and the key you got from some really helpful people.
Okay, so you just unlocked the bootloader, awesome. Don't close any windows. Now remember that "recoveryPLAY.img" we set aside? Go get it and move it into the same folder that you have fastboot.exe in.
# Boot off of that file (DO NOT FLASH): fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img
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Okay, with your command prompt still open and your recoveryPLAY.img in the same folder as fastboot.exe, type in "fastboot.exe boot recoveryplay.img"
Copy this to your memory card and flash it with the booted recovery
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In about 10 seconds the screen on your phone will change, you will now see the recovery screen on your PLAY. The volume buttons are UP and DOWN, the power button is ENTER or SELECT. So navigate through the menus to install .zip from SD card, and look for the RootXperia.zip (we put it on your SD card earlier remember?). So you found it, Select it, it will run, the phone will tell you life is great, so scroll up to the top and back out until you see the option to reboot your phone.
Reboot and test root
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Select Reboot and once you come up, go to the Android market and download something that requires Root, such as Titanium Backup or ROM Manager.
Finally, thank everyone involved for making this happen. Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098131
I did this on Windows XP, so I'm not sure if everything is exactly the same for any other Windows OS. Mods, feel free to move, delete or what you please with this thread.

Thanks a lot!!
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

Oh, my, gosh! THANK YOU SO MUCH! You don't know how much this means to me!

Thanks 4 dummie guide for noob people like me!!!!!

“S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices” i dont have that in my device manager
i cant seem to find "Android Bootloader Interface 2.0.10.2 Google, Inc. c:\?????\oem28.inf"
either...
my device manager says:
Android ADB interface under Android Phone
and
PCI input Device under "Other Devices"

To find s1 boot, you need the BLUE LED on
Sent from my Xperia PLAY R800i using XDA App

yea, i know
blue led light is still on

Thank you very very much for this simple and easy to follow guide. I have a very basic knowledge of all of this and many of the guides posted required I fill in gaps I didn't know how to fill.
Thank you!

Android ADB interface under properties says 2.0.10.2 Google
but i tried to update it with the folder and it said it was up to date....

In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned, it means the phone is correctly connected
Sent from my Xperia PLAY R800i using XDA App

dont know wtf i was doing but it finally connected to the phone, bootloader unlocked! just installed rootxperia.zip file bout to see what happens next.

hmm
i hit the power button (select) to reboot system but nothing happens. just momentarily turns screen off and on. i cant select anything now... stuck in clockworkmod recovery app
should i just unplug battery and replug?

KGB920 said:
hmm
i hit the power button (select) to reboot system but nothing happens. just momentarily turns screen off and on. i cant select anything now... stuck in clockworkmod recovery app
should i just unplug battery and replug?
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to clarifie things - the search button is [select] on the play

FYI, the original method for obtaining unlock codes from Ashergray or Mills has been blocked by Sony. Now, the only way to unlock has to be done through Allejandrissimo, and costs money.
A free solution is being worked on, but we are nearly back to square one as far as unlocking goes.

crono141 said:
FYI, the original method for obtaining unlock codes from Ashergray or Mills has been blocked by Sony. Now, the only way to unlock has to be done through Allejandrissimo, and costs money.
A free solution is being worked on, but we are nearly back to square one as far as unlocking goes.
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how much money?
because I'm getting so tired of running out of space every time I download an app

Halfway down the page Androhero has a (non-rooted) way to free up space (it works, I have anout 100 apps with 100mbs free)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194570
Sent from my R800x using XDA App

Bump for helpfullness and newbie R800X'ers.

does this still work?

thirday_95 said:
does this still work?
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No.

tq mates, such info

[Windows App] MotoFastbootGUI

What is MotoFastbootGUI?
MotoFastbootGUI is a simple little app that I created because I got tired of manually typing fastboot commands in one by one, I made it easier by just selecting which command I want and then pressing execute to send that command.​
Where does it install?
The installer defaults to C:\MotoFastbootGUI for ease of finding​
Where should I put my *.img files?
I would suggest putting them inside the C:\MotoFastbootGUI directory as it contains no spaces which will reduce the chance of a bad flash.​
Screenshots...
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Download:
Here you go, let me know what you think.​

Looks good. Can you add erase preinstall, and also seperate the cache and userdata erase so they are independent?
Seems to work fine. Might want to add a note giving the default install location as I had to look for it to open again after closing it.
Cheers!

Thanks for the reply mate. I will update it and get v2 up soon. Ill also update the installer.
As for seperating erase userdata and cache I'm not sure as the usual command is fastboot -w
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The-Milkybar-Kid said:
Thanks for the reply mate. I will update it and get v2 up soon. Ill also update the installer.
As for seperating erase userdata and cache I'm not sure as the usual command is fastboot -w
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fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase webtop
fastboot erase preinstall

The-Milkybar-Kid said:
I created a little app for people that are scared of cmd, it's basically a GUI for moto fastboot.
Please comment and let me know how it works for you.
Put *.img files inside the program directory (it shouldn't contain any spaces - defaults to C:\EasyMotoFastboot or C:\EMF)
It works like this...:
Connect your phone, boot into fastboot mode, open up the app and click on the command you want. Then finally click execute button at the bottom right of the app.
If this works okay for people I will update this post with screenshots and a proper looking post.
here's a link to it... http://www.mediafire.com/?thqdkwbd810z5j3
** I am not responsible if this bricks or damages your phone in any way. **
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what dose this do?

Ill get it sorted mate and reupload.
And this app just makes doing fastboot commands easier a little bit.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Good job! This should definitely help the noobs
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Updated first post, let me know if it needs any changes. This one has a lot more features than the first one.

screenshot
attached it if you want it.

Very nice!

Is this just gone? The link is invalid at the top.

Sorry if the links gone, wasn't anything to do with me.
I'm creating a new app at the moment so what features do you want to see? Ill be calling it ATRIX Suite as it will be mainly aimed at ATRIX users as that's the only phone I have and can test features for.
Ill be keeping the fastboot commands like the Motofasbootgui app and hopefully will be adding adb too.
Will also add a help section too.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA

Maybe add some adb commands GUI?
Or can it have some features like wipe & flash webtop, install correct busybox and webtop2sd?

An option to flash zips (like update.zip) would be very nice.
please moderator dont delete my post... i may be just sleep answering!

Is this written for the .NET framework? If so, just wanted to point this out to you.
AndroidLib.dll - .NET Android Device Communication and Management Library

the link you provided is dead,plz check it.

I know the links dead. I'm creating a new version so you'll have to wait for the new build.
It is built in .net so what features would your library give us?
Also the ability to flash update.zip will be added. And as for webtop2sd in the new version I don't think you need yo add busybox in the alternate location you can use its default location of /xbin
And other features let me know. What adb command would you like to be built into the GUI? Push, pull, install? - there's a huge list so let me know what you use the most.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA

The-Milkybar-Kid said:
I know the links dead. I'm creating a new version so you'll have to wait for the new build.
It is built in .net so what features would your library give us?
Also the ability to flash update.zip will be added. And as for webtop2sd in the new version I don't think you need yo add busybox in the alternate location you can use its default location of /xbin
And other features let me know. What adb command would you like to be built into the GUI? Push, pull, install? - there's a huge list so let me know what you use the most.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA
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Well I could write a huge post explaining it, or you could download it and check out the extensive documentation and guides I wrote.

I downloaded it today on my way to work. I had a quick look at your documentation. In my app I use a stream reader and writer to write the commands to a cmd where the input and output is displayed in a textbox.
What's the likelyhood of it not working as your using a streamreader by the looks of it too?
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[How To] Root [I9100][ROM 4.1.2] With Stock Recovery

Root FJ10 Without Custom Kernel​
As we all know FJ10 has been released and is floating around the internet, and iv'e decided to share the way i rooted the leak (International SGS II) using stock samsung recovery
Credits
Chainfire CWM-Supersu
Sextape Leak​rwilco12 Continue to hosting leak
What you need
PC/MAC/Linux
ADB
USB Cable
Phone
CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip
There is two ways to flash the root package in custom recovery (sorry i keep forgetting the other way)
Thank You Sh4Dy for reminding me
Flash Trough Update
1) Download CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip
2) Rename CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip > update.zip
3) flash as an update
Instructions
1) Enter Recovery mode by holding power+volume up.
2) Connect USB Cable to the phone and PC
3) Choose Install Update with adb
now
4) Now in your terminal/CMD write adb sideload CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip
5) Look at the screen and you will see the update package being installed
Congratulations you got now a rooted FJ10 leak without flashing a custom kernel
Proof
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Thanks, but I get stuck at 3.
I go to search -> cmd and then I type adb sideload CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip in it. I think this is wrong but I never worked with ADB.

how it works now? i don't get it also

dajumper said:
how it works now? i don't get it also
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Works fine here
You need to install adb then cd to the adb directory, then type the command.

Why is it even in dev section?

Spyr0s said:
Works fine here
You need to install adb then cd to the adb directory, then type the command.
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Will try that tomorrow!
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100 met Tapatalk

dajumper said:
how it works now? i don't get it also
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Make sure you have adb installed on your pc
after that begin with step 1

Doesn't work at 4th step for me, I check devices in adb devices and it shows my device but some large-ass thing comes n it doesn't install the SuperSU zip for some reason

Same thing here

wrong thread. plz delete

ssilviu said:
Same thing here
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did you also use the supersu provided in op?
Sh4Dy said:
Doesn't work at 4th step for me, I check devices in adb devices and it shows my device but some large-ass thing comes n it doesn't install the SuperSU zip for some reason
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did you use: http://download.chainfire.eu/267/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip

Hey guys, Just apply the .zip from external card via recovery, the .zip in OP, worked for me
Edit: Yes mate, I used that file only, you copied it from Sprint S2's JB thread? Coz I can see the screenshot is of Oct 11 firmware.

Sh4Dy said:
Hey guys, Just apply the .zip from external card via recovery, the .zip in OP, worked for me
Edit: Yes mate, I used that file only, you copied it from Sprint S2's JB thread? Coz I can see the screenshot is of Oct 11 firmware.
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yes i did, as i know this will work with it too

Buy mobile odin, flash the rom, then you will get root. Quite simple.
I love new rom.
But it wipe all my data system apps...

bogdan1980 said:
Buy mobile odin, flash the rom, then you will get root. Quite simple.
I love new rom.
But it wipe all my data system apps...
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that isn't mobile odin problem, its wiped automatically

Yeh man, it should work with this too, but idk, flashing zip did the job for me. Try it yourself

Sh4Dy said:
Hey guys, Just apply the .zip from external card via recovery, the .zip in OP, worked for me
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failed to mount sdcard

Sh4Dy said:
Yeh man, it should work with this too, but idk, flashing zip did the job for me. Try it yourself
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i added your instructions to OP and added you as credit for reminding me :highfive:

ssilviu said:
failed to mount sdcard
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This is why adb sideload is powerful (as on sprint we were never able to access sdcard)

If you want, I can give proof, I'm currently restoring apps from Ti Backup Pro

EASY UNLOCK AND 8.1 Developer Preview Install

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!
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

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.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

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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