After installing Pixel Experience, Google recognize my device as Pixel 2 Xl. - Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers

Hi, I recently installed Pixel, and I'm loving it, the only thing it's bothering me is that the device model shows up as "Google Pixel 2 Xl, and every time I login using my phone, it says to check my "Pixel 2 Xl".
In the about phone, all the info is correct.
Is there anyway to fix it? Thanks.

Young Hipster said:
Hi, I recently installed Pixel, and I'm loving it, the only thing it's bothering me is that the device model shows up as "Google Pixel 2 Xl, and every time I login using my phone, it says to check my "Pixel 2 Xl".
In the about phone, all the info is correct.
Is there anyway to fix it? Thanks.
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You can change it inside the build.prop.. But honestly it just a name on the rom and it will not affect your phone or your life.. Your phone is still Mi A2 ?

Aziziamran said:
You can change it inside the build.prop.. But honestly it just a name on the rom and it will not affect your phone or your life.. Your phone is still Mi A2 ?
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That was my first thought, I used Root Browser Classic to edit build.prop but when I opened it, all the info that I could see was already correct. Did I miss something or is this truly a mystery?

Ok. That's weird now.. Before this I'm using PE around December until early January, I had same issue, when I open build.prop, model name is Pixel 2 XL and the brand is Google. I just change the model name to Mi A2.. Then I'm jump in to Havoc os until now, so I don't know about latest build from PE

Well, @Aziziamran, thanks for the assistance. I hope they fix it in the future builds of Pixel Experience.

Related

Pixel Call Screen on Note 9

Could that feature be ported to Note 9 or is it a Pixel only thing? I know the camera from the Pixel has been ported to the Note 9. I would really like the call screen.
https://phandroid.com/2016/10/11/pixel-dialer-apk-download/
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/get-googles-new-pixel-dialer-other-android-devices-0174211/
Not sure if it works, but I think this is what you're after right?
I want the ability for assistant to answer my calls on the note 9! That would be an awesome port!
Probably detects if your phone is a pixel via build.prop or something, like they do for other features.
jdmsohc22 said:
https://phandroid.com/2016/10/11/pixel-dialer-apk-download/
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/get-googles-new-pixel-dialer-other-android-devices-0174211/
Not sure if it works, but I think this is what you're after right?
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This is what I am after...
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/9/17955274/google-pixel-3-spam-calls-assistant-screen-filter
There are some flags you can change in the dialer_phenotype_flags.xml file to partially enable it, the call gets screened, but I cant hear the assistant.
Yes this would be awesome. Someone please port it!
Have you got any solution?.
Anyone figured out a way yet?
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
I want this!!
a coworker just showed me this feature on his pixel. I know I have been under a rock:cyclops:, but is this possible on the Note 9 yet?
Mike
This is a Pixel exclusive and it's not likely Google well allow it to come to Note 9.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL

Moto X4 will get Android Q ??

Hi, does anybody know if Moto X4 will get Android Q update ??
luisvalino said:
Hi, does anybody know if Moto X4 will get Android Q update ??
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I would be very surprised if they did. To be honest though, why would you even want to continue? Lineage will likely have Q for it in a year, but the build quality just isn't that same anymore. They still haven't resolved a problem where Android Auto doesn't work for their builds on an X4. I gave up and ordered the Pixel 3a. I would encourage others to do the same.
Nevermind Q, I'm still waiting for P.
We need to wait up to July or August to know about Motorola device list. I am excited about one plus 3t, they started from marshmallow and now gets pie update too, that means 4 android versions even if the device isn't android one. We can hope for good things to come true.
edufur said:
I would be very surprised if they did. To be honest though, why would you even want to continue? Lineage will likely have Q for it in a year, but the build quality just isn't that same anymore. They still haven't resolved a problem where Android Auto doesn't work for their builds on an X4. I gave up and ordered the Pixel 3a. I would encourage others to do the same.
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That may have something to do with Google retiring Android Auto.
st0nedpenguin said:
That may have something to do with Google retiring Android Auto.
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Not likely on Google's side, because the Android Auto app works fine on LOS 15.1 for many phones as well as for the X4 when on stock. Only on LOS 16 there is AFAIK no device where Android Auto works with the car unit.
Wait wait wait.... https://www.androidcentral.com/here-are-phones-we-know-will-get-android-q
.. Most probably it regard the variant 6 gb ram.... But however, if it is real, it is a greatest notice.
edufur said:
I would be very surprised if they did. To be honest though, why would you even want to continue? Lineage will likely have Q for it in a year, but the build quality just isn't that same anymore. They still haven't resolved a problem where Android Auto doesn't work for their builds on an X4. I gave up and ordered the Pixel 3a. I would encourage others to do the same.
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If only the Pixel 3a had an sd card slot..
LankiCat said:
If only the Pixel 3a had an sd card slot..
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I have never needed, nor seen the real need for one. I have a lot of apps installed too. Never had a problem. My pics save to the google cloud, and I store my song library on google play music (the cloud).
LankiCat said:
If only the Pixel 3a had an sd card slot..
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TBH, now that I have the Moto X4 and seen Android Pie in action, I don't think an SD Card slot matters as much anymore. With Google Photos backing up everything (in a lower resolution) and backing up full quality photos to a PC, the need is much less. I only have it to download videos offline so that I can watch when there is no internet connection. Even then I have abundant storage space so I think it is overkill.
aybarrap1 said:
With Google Photos backing up everything
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This is one of the reasons I need a sdcard slot: I do not want to share private data with Google & Co.
sevenrock said:
This is one of the reasons I need a sdcard slot: I do not want to share private data with Google & Co.
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Also, I am rooted, so I use Titanium Backup AND TWRP backup which together take up more space than what’s left on the built in “ sdcard”

[B]Redmi K20 Pro Chinese variant Google Maps issue [/B]

Redmi K20 Pro Chinese variant Google Maps issue
does anyone have google maps timeline is turned off
no matter what i do my location history is paused and location sharing is not working as well
does anyone face the similar issue?
Map timeline works well here, no automatic disabling of location history.
kibria.mgk said:
Map timeline works well here, no automatic disabling of location history.
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well,it not working for me, can you explain me how you did it?
ashok9949 said:
well,it not working for me, can you explain me how you did it?
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I didn't do anything special. It was functional from the beginning.
I have this in maps as in below attachment
I tried all, miui permission,app settings, battery optimization and app permission
I turned on everything but still I can't share my location and I can't view my timeline in Google maps
ashok9949 said:
I have this in maps as in below attachment
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Alright, I checked back and found location history off in the setting showed in the attachment. Did some digging and found that it's a widespread problem for china rom.
So, trying global rom is only option left.
Hi!
I have same problem and I think it have to do with ROM we are using. I'm guessing you are on CN ROM (as I am) and kibria.mgk is on IN version of ROM.
It must be something that Xiaomi removed from CN ROM.
I also have problem with using AR in Google Maps and guess it is all connected.
We have to wait for Global (EU) version and then it will work.
It's really disgusting that Xiaomi choose to lock the bootloader according to region,
I thought Android was open source and end-user is is free to choose what he wants ,how he wants his device to be,but these kind of things, I don't F*going understand,if I had brought something from someone then I don't have right to do to anything with the product I have purchased and I own ?
It's like you have freedom but still it's been regulated
WTF ??? Common man!!
Unlocking bootloader is like potential risk of your device to get hacked, at today everything is on phon. I mean literally all your personal data and Information regarding your bank account or your contact or your pictures,you name it you have it on your phone
And most recently it saw a news update that snapdragon proccessor has been hacked,it's named as repawn or snappawn I don't remember exactly
But what the ****???
I spent alot of money on a new device that it's better and secure than my previous device,but I'm so restricted???
I don't really understand
I feel like I should get back to my old Nokia black and white phone where I don't have to face all this ****
And just play snake game for fun
ashok9949 said:
It's really disgusting that Xiaomi choose to lock the bootloader according to region,
I thought Android was open source and end-user is is free to choose what he wants ,how he wants his device to be,but these kind of things, I don't F*going understand,if I had brought something from someone then I don't have right to do to anything with the product I have purchased and I own ?
It's like you have freedom but still it's been regulated
WTF ??? Common man!!
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ashok9949 said:
Unlocking bootloader is like potential risk of your device to get hacked, at today everything is on phon. I mean literally all your personal data and Information regarding your bank account or your contact or your pictures,you name it you have it on your phone
And most recently it saw a news update that snapdragon proccessor has been hacked,it's named as repawn or snappawn I don't remember exactly
But what the ****???
I spent alot of money on a new device that it's better and secure than my previous device,but I'm so restricted???
I don't really understand
I feel like I should get back to my old Nokia black and white phone where I don't have to face all this ****
And just play snake game for fun
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What are you complaining about. All regions are bootloader locked. All regions can unlock the bootloader. You are free to install anything you like on all versions of the phone.
The only restriction is that you can only relock the bootloader with the official ROM from the same region the phone is from.
Try buying an iPhone and see how much freedom you get to do what you want with the phone.
Same issue here on Taiwan telecom usage.
No Google Location History function in Google Map.
Can not Enabled it even install Apk from APKMirror.
On my Mi 9T Pro (global rom) everything is turned on, nothing paused, no battery restrictions, no monkey business whatsoever. Still, when I during one day by car visit six places, only 2-3 places is 'recorded' and visible on my timeline. What could possibly be the culprit here? Any suggestion appreciated.
ashok9949 said:
It's really disgusting that Xiaomi choose to lock the bootloader according to region,
I thought Android was open source and end-user is is free to choose what he wants ,how he wants his device to be,but these kind of things, I don't F*going understand,if I had brought something from someone then I don't have right to do to anything with the product I have purchased and I own ?
It's like you have freedom but still it's been regulated
WTF ??? Common man!!
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China set is sold much cheaper then global ,of course they want to control sales within their country,but many want to save $$ and buy china set ,so it's really the user choice to get china or global set. And don't ask me why china set are sold so much cheaper.
i flashed miui eu rom, location history is on but still, my timeline is can't record any place i visit that day...
Does anyone know of a work-around on China ROMs, as that is the issue.
Possibly a patched Google Maps app or system mod?
deta312 said:
i flashed miui eu rom, location history is on but still, my timeline is can't record any place i visit that day...
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I have exactly the same problem. Worked for a while then stopped.
I'm on china rom and planning to flash to eu rom.
I was wondering does the nfc working on eu rom?
fijea said:
I'm on china rom and planning to flash to eu rom.
I was wondering does the nfc working on eu rom?
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This is a thread for Google Maps issues, but I'm on EU ROM and am using NFC happily for Google Pay after following the guidance found elsewhere, so the answer is yes.
ianmxyz said:
I have exactly the same problem. Worked for a while then stopped.
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sorry for late respond bro,
update your ROM MIUI eu stable 11.0.4.0
it works

Question about games not playing full screen?

I just got the Pixel 5 and I'm curious why some games are showing up full screen but most cut off the left side right under the notch? Is there a way to fix this or is it on the developer? It's odd because on my S20 Plus the same games play full screen with no issues so it seems to be a Pixel thing?
Still no solution? Got a Pixel 4a and this is exactly my problem aswell..how bad.
Newerabs said:
I just got the Pixel 5 and I'm curious why some games are showing up full screen but most cut off the left side right under the notch? Is there a way to fix this or is it on the developer? It's odd because on my S20 Plus the same games play full screen with no issues so it seems to be a Pixel thing?
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It's not just games. A lot of apps do that in landscape as well, like Google Maps and Telegram. There's a new Magisk module that fixes it though.
Download the module from here.
Flash it with Magisk Manager and reboot.
Go to settings > Developer Options and scroll down to "Display Cutout" and choose the Pixel 5 option.
That's it, no more black bar.
Supeemeb said:
Still no solution? Got a Pixel 4a and this is exactly my problem aswell..how bad.
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See my reply above. This mod will work for you too, but the Pixel 5 option might not work as well as the OnePlus FHD choice. Try them both to see which works best.
xunholyx said:
See my reply above. This mod will work for you too, but the Pixel 5 option might not work as well as the OnePlus FHD choice. Try them both to see which works best.
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Could you link the main repo for this mod? Or a forum topic?
Supeemeb said:
Could you link the main repo for this mod? Or a forum topic?
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No forum/thread yet. It's new and not released officially. Here's the github for it though: https://github.com/logmd/N3O-No-Nonsense-Notch-Overlay/
Hi. Do you know if this a Pixel, Android 11, or Apps problem?
Red.Dot said:
Hi. Do you know if this a Pixel, Android 11, or Apps problem?
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It's built into the Pixel 5/ 4a to hide the front facing camera hole
xunholyx said:
It's built into the Pixel 5/ 4a to hide the front facing camera hole
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Wow. It is ugly and annoying. It looks like Google is not even trying to fix it. Since I just bought my Pixel 5, I only have 2 choices to fix the issue. Return the phone and get a different brand or root my new phone to fix the problem.
So much for pure Android experience.

How to enable 5G for the Pixel 4a 5G in The Netherlands??

I enjoy my new Pixel 4a 5G, but 5G does not work at all in The Netherlands for the 4a 5G and the Pixel 5.
Google has apparently decided to not enable 5G yet in these phones, very frustrating!
Does anyone know how it maybe be possible to enable it in the phone, so I can enjoy 5G on the T-Mobile network?
T-Mobile says that 5G is fully working, just like with other providers in NL.
Thanks in advance.
nl1010 said:
I enjoy my new Pixel 4a 5G, but 5G does not work at all in The Netherlands for the 4a 5G and the Pixel 5.
Google has apparently decided to not enable 5G yet in these phones, very frustrating!
Does anyone know how it maybe be possible to enable it in the phone, so I can enjoy 5G on the T-Mobile network?
T-Mobile says that 5G is fully working, just like with other providers in NL.
Thanks in advance.
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I called yesterday to t -Mobile for the same question and got the same answer. They use the 700 Hz band 28 atm but 5G is not yet enabled by Google.
gee2012 said:
I called yesterday to t -Mobile for the same question and got the same answer. They use the 700 Hz band 28 atm but 5G is not yet enabled by Google.
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Thanks!
So yes, Google must enable it, most likely with a (future) software update.
I really hope that it will not take too long time....
nl1010 said:
Thanks!
So yes, Google must enable it, most likely with a (future) software update.
I really hope that it will not take too long time....
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I sent a message to the German Play Store, hope that helps :fingers-crossed:
gee2012 said:
I sent a message to the German Play Store, hope that helps :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks again.
I also sent an E-mail to Google Support here in NL, I know someone who helped me before with a defective Pixel phone.
Maybe they can tell us more.
If I know something, I'll post it here. :good:
I enabled eSim next to my regular sim and apparently you can't use 5G when using 2 sims (they should mention that somewhere).
nl1010 said:
Thanks again.
I also sent an E-mail to Google Support here in NL, I know someone who helped me before with a defective Pixel phone.
Maybe they can tell us more.
If I know something, I'll post it here. :good:
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Read this: https://9to5google.com/2020/11/09/p...set-to-gain-dual-sim-dual-standby-5g-support/.
It shows 5G is not yet enabled by Google but will come soon with a software update as the code to enable 5G is allready changed in AOSP.
Read that
It's the solution, this worked for me!
By lemon200
Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=75
2. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/
3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.​
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
dual sim 5G support seems like it's coming with a software update
drdionysius said:
I enabled eSim next to my regular sim and apparently you can't use 5G when using 2 sims (they should mention that somewhere).
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Looks like 5G support with dual eSIM/nanoSIM should be coming with a software update.
https://9to5google.com/2020/11/09/p...set-to-gain-dual-sim-dual-standby-5g-support/
Bump, would like to get my 5g enabled as well.
noottt said:
Bump, would like to get my 5g enabled as well.
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Will probably be enabled in the december update.
gee2012 said:
Will probably be enabled in the december update.
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Fingers crossed!
mordof said:
Read that
It's the solution, this worked for me!
By lemon200
Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=75​2. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/​3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.​
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
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You need to root the phone ? or without root?
noottt said:
Fingers crossed!
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Hi, unfortunately no 5G with the December update.... :-(
I looked in all mobile settings, but I cannot let the phone find any 5G network.
I'm also still in contact with Google about this issue.
Still no clear answer.
This is frustrating...
nl1010 said:
Hi, unfortunately no 5G with the December update.... :-(
I looked in all mobile settings, but I cannot let the phone find any 5G network.
I'm also still in contact with Google about this issue.
Still no clear answer.
This is frustrating...
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Did you do a speedtest after the update? My downloadspeed is way higher (double speed) then before for me. Its just that i still have the 4G icon showing but i think i have 5G speeds
-EDIT- Still on band 3 1800+, so still LTE+
Link to clarifying post about 5G and Dual Sim https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...uture-update-for-the-pixel-5-and-pixel-4a-5g/. Guess we`ll have to wait for the next update.
gee2012 said:
Did you do a speedtest after the update? My downloadspeed is way higher (double speed) then before for me. Its just that i still have the 4G icon showing but i think i have 5G speeds
-EDIT- Still on band 3 1800+, so still LTE+
Link to clarifying post about 5G and Dual Sim https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...uture-update-for-the-pixel-5-and-pixel-4a-5g/. Guess we`ll have to wait for the next update.
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Thanks for the info.
No, I did no speedtest, I think it's still the same, I'll test it later.
I'm not using the same phone every day, I switch from time to time. ;-)
And I still wait for a clear answer from Google, I'll post it here later...
Then we wait for the January update I suppose...
On the positive side, the phone is really good, and it takes one of the best photos!
The UI and apps are fluently without lag, much better than Android 11 on the Pixel 3a XL.
Only app that feels not fast is YouTube, especially when turning the phone from portrait to landscape.
Then I notice lag.
Are there any tips to make this work better?
try youtube vanced!
nl1010 said:
Thanks for the info.
No, I did no speedtest, I think it's still the same, I'll test it later.
I'm not using the same phone every day, I switch from time to time. ;-)
And I still wait for a clear answer from Google, I'll post it here later...
Then we wait for the January update I suppose...
On the positive side, the phone is really good, and it takes one of the best photos!
The UI and apps are fluently without lag, much better than Android 11 on the Pixel 3a XL.
Only app that feels not fast is YouTube, especially when turning the phone from portrait to landscape.
Then I notice lag.
Are there any tips to make this work better?
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You could try lowering animation speed in developer options to 0,5 or turn it off completely.
mordof said:
Read that
It's the solution, this worked for me!
By lemon200
Good news everyone! I managed to enable 5G connectivity for my Pixel 5 in Finland. Thanks again to @cstark27 for hinting me to the right direction.
1. First you need to get your phone to show up in QPST. This is done similarly to Pixel 4 XL and you can find the the steps to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83499679&postcount=75​2. Once you have installed QPST open EFS tool. If you have followed the steps in the previous step and have the right drivers installed your phone shows up here. Now you need to navigate to the carrier policy file. More details here: https://mt-tech.fi/en/modify-oneplus-7-pro-5g-8-and-8-pro-nr-lte-a-band-combos/​3. PLEASE remember to backup the original file! Pixel 5's file is different from the OnePlus example linked above. I simply added 5G to every rat_capability field, saved the file and then replaced the original file with the modified one. As usual, you have all the responsibility of your device and its modifications.​
Now that 5G is working, all that's left is to find a way to enable VoLTE. Replacing MBN files has worked in other devices so perhaps it could be the solution here as well.
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Thanks ! It works perfectly for Free Mobile in France too !
Edit : To make it completely work on the n28 too, I had to enable DSS by editing the lte_feature_restrictions.xml file too. Otherwise it would only show "5G" but never actually connect to the n28 antenna. You can check that by using NSG or dialing *#*#4636#*#* : you should see "NR State : CONNECTED" instead of "NOT_RESTRICTED". This guide helped me a lot : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-fix-enable-5g-and-dss.4206461/
Working files for Free Mobile (France), in attachements.
Hello Guys,
Meanwhile I sold my Pixel 4a 5G.
I didn't like it that much in the end, so I'll keep my 3a XL as my Google phone.
And Google will maybe provide an update somewhere in 2021, but no guarantees.
I had a OnePlus 8 Pro for a few days and I tested 5G with it on T-Mobile here in The Netherlands.
I'm very disappointed how "fast" 5G is at the moment! (only Sub-6 available)
It's mostly slower than 4G and less stable.
And the battery is running out much faster with 5G enabled.
Long story shot, 5G will be no issue for the coming few years.
5G will only be good if mmWave 5G is working in a large area.
Up till then, 4G is good enough!
Happy Holidays and wish you all the best for 2021!
Is there any chance to force activation Wi-Fi Calling? I am living in Poland and using T-Mobile, which is not supported by Google (also Google Store is not available in Poland).
I would like to buy pixel 4a 5G, however VoWiFi is necessary for me due to coverage issues.

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