Google Pixel 2 XL runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with a Non-removable Li-Ion 3520 mAh battery with Fast battery charging. It also has a Fingerprint sensor in the back. The handset supports dual sim with 4G on both slots. It comes with connectivity options such as Bluetooth, Wifi, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G.
List of Google Pixel 2 XL Stock Firmware collection
| Build Number |
Android OS |
Security Patch |
Images/OTA |
| PPR2.180905.005 |
9.0 |
September 2018 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPM2.171019.029.B1 |
8.1.0 |
May 2018 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPM2.171019.029 |
8.1.0 |
April 2018 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPM1.171019.021 |
8.1.0 |
March 2018 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPM1.171019.018 |
8.1.0 |
February 2018 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPM1.171019.014 |
8.1.0 |
January 2018 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPM1.171019.013 |
8.1.0 |
January 2018 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPM 1.171019.011 |
8.1.0 |
December 2017 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPD1.170816.011 |
8.0 |
September 2017 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPD1.170816.010 |
8.0 |
September 2017 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
| OPD3.170816.012 |
8.0 |
September 2017 |
Factory/OTA Stock ROM |
Steps to Flash Google Pixel 2 XL Stock Firmware
Before proceeding, make sure to install the latest drivers and adb tool on your computer.
Requirements:
Instructions to Install:
- Once you have followed the below requirements, Now you can open the ADB fastboot folder on your PC. It may there either on your desktop or C:/ADB i.e. Windows C drive.
- The next step is to extract the files of ROM files and move the files to the ADB folder.
- Now in the same ADB fastboot folder, press and hold the ‘Shift” key and right-click on anywhere inside the folder to select ‘Open command window here.’

- In the command prompt windows need to enter a command for which your phone has to be connected to your computer system. The command is as follow:
adb devices
This command will show if the device is attached to the PC properly.
- Using the following command boot your handset into bootloader mode.
adb reboot bootloader
- Your phone will now automatically reboot itself into the bootloader mode
- Finally, you can now begin the installation of Stock firmware on your Pixel 2 or 2 XL. Firstly, open the Android 8.1 files that are present in the folder of ADB and simultaneously locate the flash-all script. To run the files double click on it to begin the installing process on your phone.
- You will be asked to press any key to exit as soon as you are through with flashing the build. Please do not exit from the terminal unless you are asked to do so.
- Lastly, all you need to do is reboot your Android device. Now you will be running the latest Google Android Security patch level for Pixel 2/2XL.
I hope this guide was helpful in the installation of the latest security patch update on your phone.