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Where is the Oreo 8.1 update?
eulloa10
Newbie
‎12-10-2017 05:27 PM

My wife and I got the same exact phone, Pixel 2 XL 128GB. A few days ago she received the Oreo 8.1 Dec update, and I have yet to receive it. I've tried checking for updates to no avail. When will I get the update?

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Re: Where is the Oreo 8.1 update?
Ann154
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‎12-10-2017 07:21 PM

The updates are staggered and can take several weeks to reach all of the devices. I personally don't expect to see it on my Pixel until at least the 15th based on my personal experience.

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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stef7
Master - Level 2
‎12-11-2017 08:14 AM

Patience. At least you are going to get the update soon.

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Re: Where is the Oreo 8.1 update?
JIM_DEPEW
Enthusiast - Level 1
‎12-11-2017 01:51 PM

If you want the update now go to :

1. Settings

2. Apps & Notifications

3. Click see all apps

4. Click the 3 dots in the upper right corner and press show system apps.

5. Scroll down and click on "Google Service Framework"

6. Click on storage.

7. Clear data.

8. Click back and force stop "Google Service Framework".

9. Restart Phone

10. Check for update once or twice and 8.1 should be there. It worked for me. Pixel XL

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Re: Where is the Oreo 8.1 update?
DustyDoes
Enthusiast - Level 1
‎12-11-2017 02:35 PM

Thanks! Worked for my Pixel 2 XL.

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Re: Where is the Oreo 8.1 update?
CASMUS80
Newbie
‎12-11-2017 08:52 PM

I tried this on my Pixel 2, but it did not work.

I did some digging afterwards and found out that it's not a good idea to clear data from GSF.

Google Engineer Dan Morrill Sheds Some Light On The Nexus OTA Process, Urges You To Never Clear Goog...

I did have some issues with Google Play after I cleared data, but was able to resolve those issues for now.

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Re: Where is the Oreo 8.1 update?
Ryan_Williams
Enthusiast - Level 1
‎12-12-2017 10:15 AM

This method didn't work for me. I confirmed with Google support that Verizon is withholding the 8.1 update for unknown reasons (testing or staggered rollout probably).  They can't give me a timeframe for when we will receive the update.  Just more Verizon shenanigans.

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DustyDoes
Enthusiast - Level 1
‎12-12-2017 10:20 AM

The staggered roll-out is definitely happening. But the method described above definitely worked for me. Ymmv

Pixel 2 XL: 8.1.0

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Re: Where is the Oreo 8.1 update?
radgatt
Contributor - Level 2
‎12-12-2017 12:05 PM

I ended up side loading the OTA. It didn't involve any modifications, rooting or unlocking of bootloaders. Instructions on how to do it were on Android Central.

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Re: Where is the Oreo 8.1 update?
superxbert
Enthusiast - Level 1
‎12-12-2017 05:46 PM

Jim's method works for me, I have a pixel 2xl.

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