[FLASHABLE ZIP] Google Lens and other Pixel 2 Exclusive Features

ZeevoX · Oct 24, 2017

I've been rooting around in the recently posted Pixel 2 (XL) system images, and I've found the key to Google Lens (and any other Pixel 2-exclusive features, presumably, which ones though?), so I decided to make a flashable zip and share my success.

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Features
- Google Lens in Google Photos (Not in the Assistant)
- Pixel-exclusive apps in the Play Store (namely, Pixel Launcher)
- Pixel-exclusive wallpaper categories (Underwater, etc.)
- You tell me

Unlimited photos?
According to @thecoolkid, photo backup settings will stay the same, and you won't get unlimited photos unless you're uploading in "high quality", which will compress them. Basically, although it claims unlimited photos, it'll just be the setting you had before.

Instructions
Really?
1. Flash the zip, and Google Lens should magically appear (I didn't even need to clear Google Photos' app data)
2. Enjoy Google Lens (Only inside Google Photos, not in the Assistant itself - more info here)!

Uninstalling Google Lens?
You can revert the functionality of this zip and effectively uninstall Google Lens by deleting the following files:

Code:

/system/etc/sysconfig/nexus.xml
/system/etc/sysconfig/pixel_2017_exclusive.xml
/system/etc/sysconfig/pixel_2017.xml

Screenshots / Screenrecording
Small example screenrecording, watch here

Magisk Module
I personally haven't tested this, but you can go check it out here. (Thanks to @Flint2)

Download
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Mirrors: My server / AndroidFileHost

hiredantispammer · Oct 24, 2017

Using Pure Fusion OS Nougat. Works flawlessly. Great work.

jeremyet · Oct 24, 2017

Thanks!

This works great straight from Google Photos, but I'm not seeing the Lens icon in standalone assistant yet. Guess I'll wait for an update to assistant.

(OP3t running Zenity nougat)

theduke7 · Oct 24, 2017

It doesn't work on latest oos beta (oreo) ...
I thought google turned off this trick from its side?

ZeevoX · Oct 24, 2017

theduke7 said:
It doesn't work on latest OOS Open Beta (Oreo 8.0) for me...
Didn't Google disable this trick server-side?

That was different, that was where you would spoof that you have a Google Pixel 2 XL. In this case, I add the actual permissions that define a Pixel 2 device:

Code:

<!-- This defines the Photos preload feature for specifically the 2017 Pixel devices. -->
com.google.android.apps.photos.PIXEL_2017_PRELOAD
<!-- This is meant to be the canonical feature identifying 2017 and newer Nexus devices. -->
com.google.android.feature.PIXEL_2017_EXPERIENCE

It also adds other canonical features identifying a Pixel device, you can check these out inside the flashable zip.

It works for me. You may need to combine the previous trick as well and pretend you have a Pixel 2 (XL) in build.prop

This zip doesn't enable Google Lens inside the Assistant itself, just inside Google Photos. I'll clarify that in OP.

All the best,

ZeevoX

stelio_kontos · Oct 24, 2017

Working great, thanks!

ZeevoX · Oct 24, 2017

jeremyet said:
This works great straight from Google Photos, but I'm not seeing the Lens icon in standalone assistant yet. Guess I'll wait for an update to assistant.

(OP3t running Zenity nougat)

I've updated OP to state that it won't work in Assistant, since that doesn't happen even on the Pixel 2 (XL). I've also provided a link to an AndroidPolice news article about that.

All the best,

ZeevoX

theduke7 · Oct 24, 2017

ZeevoX said:
That was different, that was where you would spoof that you have a Google Pixel 2 XL. In this case, I add the actual permissions that define a Pixel 2 device:

Code:

 com.google.android.apps.photos.PIXEL_2017_PRELOAD  com.google.android.feature.PIXEL_2017_EXPERIENCE

It also adds other canonical features identifying a Pixel device, you can check these out inside the flashable zip.

It works for me. You may need to combine the previous trick as well and pretend you have a Pixel 2 (XL) in build.prop

This zip doesn't enable Google Lens inside the Assistant itself, just inside Google Photos. I'll clarify that in OP.

All the best,

ZeevoX

Update/ disregard previous replies, i was too noob-ish, it works perfectly...
i thought it would add a camera button or something to photos app

silentvisitor · Oct 24, 2017

theduke7 said:
That was different, that was where you would spoof that you have a Google Pixel 2 XL. In this case, I add the actual permissions that define a Pixel 2 device:

Update/ disregard previous replies, i was too noob-ish, it works perfectly...
i thought it would add a camera button or something to photos app

Nice font. Which one?

theduke7 · Oct 24, 2017

silentvisitor said:
Nice font. Which one?

OnePlus Slate (it should be there on 4.5.0 and above) i'm using latest beta. and theme is PitchBlack.
in case you're not on stock rom (or OP device)
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/font-oneplus-slate-download.544318/

Sarvottam Kumar · Oct 24, 2017

Did it work in any samsung device

Mrphtn · Oct 24, 2017

working great on oneplus 5 xXx rom

Flint2 · Oct 24, 2017

Magisk Module

Cannot wait for Magisk Module, so there is it.

Tested on Oneplus 5

Don´t forget to thanks the OP!

Shreesh Singh · Oct 24, 2017

Awesome.

Working flawlessly on LOS 15 in Redmi Note 4 (Mido). Thanks a lot, mate. Cheers !

utkarsh.17 · Oct 24, 2017

Working perfectly on Unofficial LOS 15 Redmi Note 3.

Bat-Maniac · Oct 24, 2017

Working great on Nexus 6P Stock Oreo!!! Thank you!!!

It also enables the unlimited drive space with original photo size upload option again, but if it is really working I didn't find out yet.

Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA Labs

jyconan · Oct 24, 2017

Thx a lot. It works beautifully.
Though can we get this without the fake google photo unlimited uploads?

Bat-Maniac · Oct 24, 2017

..and also Google Lens recognized my N6P as a Google Pixel

Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA Labs

FloyderE · Oct 24, 2017

Great man!

acc.ayman7 · Oct 24, 2017

Ok thanks for the great job but I noticed that photos app now is backing up new photos in full quality, does it works against my gdrive storage or what?

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