Related
Updates
Updated to March (.002) based on Magisk 18.1. Please update to the latest adb/fastboot files provided by Google (found in "Useful Links") the latest is "platform-tools_r28.0.2-windows.zip"
As a little plus, I've but putting the stock boots up also since we started. Below in "Useful Links" is a link to my Android File Host where you can find the stock and patched boot images.
Preface
Magisk has been updated include support for Pixel XL 3 (crosshatch) and Pixel 3 (blueline) but I figured I would patch the boot.img and upload it to here for those who want to save a small amount of time or who are lazy like myself. Mishaal Rahman has put out a guide on the XDA Portal that directly inspired this guide and I give full credit to him and topjohnwu
HOWEVER, If you are new the the root/dev/command-line scene I HIGHLY recommend that you follow Mishaal's post on the XDA Portal. He goes into a lot of further detail than I will, tells you how to unlock your bootloader if you haven't already, walks you through the installation of Magisk and has suggestions of what to do with root.
I'm going to try to make this as clean and straight to the point as possible for those of us who know the ropes but also clear and concise enough for any newcomers. All credit is being given, if I overlooked where someone deserves credit, please let me know! Well, let us get to it ya'll!
Pre-Recs IMPORTANT
Unlocked Bootloader (this means no root for Verizon Pixel 3/XL owners) If you do not know how to unlock the bootloader, follow Mishaal's "Part 1" of his post and I recommend following his entire guide for those new to this
Correctly installed and up-to-date adb/fastboot and device drivers (see below for links)
This How-To is written for Windows 10
How-To
Rooting March update (.002) Links to patched_boot.March.002img AndroidFileHost | Google Drive
Make sure you are already on the March update (ending in .002)
Download the above zip and extract to any desired location
Reboot device to bootloader: power button + volume down for 2 seconds from a power-off state, or hold volume down after issuing reboot from power menu, or issue adb command "adb reboot" after enabling adb access from developer settings
This is another reminder to make sure adb and fastboot are up to date (latest are platform-tools_r28.0.2 for windows)
open cmd at the location of the extracted patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot reboot
Open Magisk Manager, it will pop up and say "Update to latest Magisk Manager," click update.
Once in Magisk Manager, it will prompt you with additional files are needed to complete Magisk install, go ahead and download the files
After a few seconds, install will be complete and you will be rooted!
Rooting February update
Links to patched_boot.001.feb.img AndroidFileHost | Google Drive
Make sure you are already on the February update (ending in .001)
Download the above zip and extract to any desired location
Reboot device to bootloader: power button + volume down for 2 seconds from a power-off state, or hold volume down after issuing reboot from power menu, or issue adb command "adb reboot" after enabling adb access from developer settings
This is another reminder to make sure adb and fastboot are up to date
open cmd at the location of the extracted patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot reboot
Open Magisk Manager, it will pop up and say "Update to latest Magisk Manager," click update.
Once in Magisk Manager, it will prompt you with additional files are needed to complete Magisk install, go ahead and download the files
After a few seconds, install will be complete and you will be rooted!
Rooting January Update
[Links to Patched_boot.img Jan.004 AndroidFileHost | Google Drive
Make sure you are already on the January update (ending in .004)
Download the above zip and extract to any desired location
Reboot device to bootloader: power button + volume down for 2 seconds from a power-off state, or hold volume down after issuing reboot from power menu, or issue adb command "adb reboot" after enabling adb access from developer settings
This is another reminder to make sure adb and fastboot are up to date
open cmd at the location of the extracted patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot reboot
Go to Magisk Manager and make sure says you're rooted
Rooting December Update
[Links to Patched_boot.img December.006.Magisk18 AndroidFileHost | Google Drive
Make sure you are already on the December update (ending in .006)
Download the above zip and extract to any desired location
Reboot device to bootloader: power button + volume down for 2 seconds from a power-off state, or hold volume down after issuing reboot from power menu, or issue adb command "adb reboot" after enabling adb access from developer settings
This is another reminder to make sure adb and fastboot are up to date
open cmd at the location of the extracted patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot reboot
Go to Magisk Manager and make sure says you're rooted
Rooting November Update (Patched_boot.img does not work on this method so you have to do it the long way...)
November update is a bit different and we cant seem to get patched_boot.img method to work. So I will outline the process that works for rooting November below. Any guide below requires that you have the latest adb/fastboot installed and that you have an unlocked Bootloader.
If coming from rooted Sept software use this guide:
Uninstall all Magisk Modules then reboot.
Download the stock factory images for Nov.
Extract and find the "flashall.bat" .bat file
Right click > Edit
In the .bat find "-w" and DELETE it
Safe the file
After removing "-w" put phone into fastboot, plug it in, and run "flashall.bat"
Wait for it to get done and reboot
boot to system > go to settings > security and remove any pin or password or pattern
Download the latest Magisk Beta (17.3 as of writing this) and transfer to device internal storage
Now, head over to the TWRP thread and download the twrp_boot.img
Return to fastboot and open cmd in its download location
run "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-crosshatch.img" and give your device a minute or two to boot into TWRP
Once there, find and flash the magisk beta on the internal storage
reboot and test to make sure it says you're rooted
If starting fresh from November (.A1.) Update
Install November update
Download latest Magisk Beta (17.3) and move it to the internal storage of the device
Reboot to bootloader
Download the .img version of TWRP for "crosshatch"
In the location of downloaded TWRP .img, open cmd and enter
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-crosshatch.img
Allow twrp to boot (this will take a minute or two)
Then go to install and install the Magisk zip
Reboot and find magisk manager and make sure it says you're rooted
Until there is an update to the patched_boot.imgs, dont follow the how to beyond this point. In fact I am hiding it for the time being.
Rooting Sept software and software that shipped with the device
[Patched_boot.img for Sept Drive | AndroidFileHost]
Download the above zip and extract to desired location
Reboot device to bootloader: power button + volume down for 2 seconds from a power-off state, or hold volume down after issuing reboot from power menu, or issue adb command "adb reboot" after enabling adb access from developer settings
This is another reminder to make sure adb and fastboot are up to date
open cmd at the location of the extracted patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
In cmd type
Code:
fastboot reboot
Go to Magisk Manager and make sure says you're rooted
Useful links
Magisk Thread
Link to my AndroidFileHost were all stock and patched boot images are
Direct Link to platform-tools for windows, mac and lunix from Google
Refrence for Pixel 3 XL information (factory images/vendor files/KST)
->This is the one I recommend for quick setup and newcomers 15-second adb for auto install that includes system-wide (got to post #1347 for the most upto date installer)
Manually install adb & fastboot doot drivers for WIndows 10 system wide
Installing for Lunix, MacOS and Windows thanks to the XDA Portal and Aurthor Doug Lynch
Credits
@topjohnwu (link to Magisk thread) He does amazing work; if you can donate to him
@MishaalRahman (link to his amazing instuctions on XDA Portal)
@doughLynch
and
@jlee08517
@ridobe
For being OGs and being here from the begining
This is a evolving and being updated post lol Sorry for the strange layout and poor instuctions at first
it is working now. I think you had to flashed both boot slots in order for it to work. Thank you for the post. It saved me
Thank you eqbirvin. I tried my own boot image from the factory image and tried the other boot image from another thread. (of course they both needed to be patched) I followed the directions to a "T" and kept getting stuck on the bootloader screen. I forgot word for word what it said lolol but something like cannot find secure boot slot. I used your pre patched boot image and worked the first time. Thank you again.
Does this factory reset your phone?
DarkPhoenix said:
Does this factory reset your phone?
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Unlocking the bootloader will reset your phone... If you did that already, just installing installing magisk and rooting will not reset the phone.
jrac86 said:
Unlocking the bootloader will reset your phone... If you did that already, just installing installing magisk and rooting will not reset the phone.
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Yeah that was a stupid question, I realized that I already knew the answer after I asked it lol.
i am getting a bootloop. my pixel 3 xl starts up to the google logo screen and does the animations but right before it displays the lock screen it crashes and restarts. i am on 030 version of pie and using the boot image that came with the factory images to root with magisk. if i flash just boot_a then i get the error no slot to boot. i have to flash both boot_a and boot_b to get to the logo screen. anyone come across this and have a fix?
also anyone notice the patched image is much smaller than the stock image?
edit: i got it to work. i had to change the patched_boot.img name to boot.img for it to work. also i used the canary build of magisk. this also works for the verizon version 031. 031 boot.img file is the one i patched. i took it from the factory images.
Got approved by androidfilehost so adding another mirror
PLEASE HELP
I followed this guide;
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-3-unlock-bootloader-root-magisk/
Unlocked my bootloder no problem, and got to part 16 for rooting, I select Start in the bootloader and it says "Enter reason: no valid slot to boot"
Zorachus said:
PLEASE HELP
I followed this guide;
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-3-unlock-bootloader-root-magisk/
Unlocked my bootloder no problem, and got to part 16 for rooting, I select Start in the bootloader and it says "Enter reason: no valid slot to boot"
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Did you flash to both slots or just one? also, follow the guide again and make sure that your downloaded and patched boot.imgs are both completely downloaded AND transfered to device correctly
Is there any way to get Magisk 17.3 installed now? I didn't get it done before John Wu took down 17.3 and now magisk manager will only find 17.2 to install.
Zorachus said:
PLEASE HELP
I followed this guide;
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-3-unlock-bootloader-root-magisk/
Unlocked my bootloder no problem, and got to part 16 for rooting, I select Start in the bootloader and it says "Enter reason: no valid slot to boot"
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I keep getting the same error
I think that this has something to do with Magisk installing 17.2 and not 17.3
State.of.mind said:
I think that this has something to do with Magisk installing 17.2 and not 17.3
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17.3 has been pulled for some bugs.
jlee08517 said:
17.3 has been pulled for some bugs.
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So until there is an update
.. No root
State.of.mind said:
So until there is an update
.. No root
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U could use canary build to root. Or some people have posted a pre patched boot image in other threads. You can use one of those.
jlee08517 said:
U could use canary build to root. Or some people have posted a pre patched boot image in other threads. You can use one of those.
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I've tried the pre patched method and for some reason I can't get that to work
My method should work using my patched boot. It was patched with 17.3. However, If he pulled it because of bugs, I recommend holding off until he updates again to fix the bugs. I will update my patched_boot as soon as I get word that he pushes an update.
jlee08517 said:
U could use canary build to root. Or some people have posted a pre patched boot image in other threads. You can use one of those.
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Tried the Canary build and I still get boot loops
Root Pixel 4 XL Android 10 (Q) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Systemless ROOT
Android Security Buletin-August 2020
Pixel Update Bulletin—August 2020
Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 4 XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a Custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel 4 XL'.
This Guide also works for Pixel 4 owners: If, they download the Pixel 4 files.
NEW
Gpay not working? Try this.
Tulsadiver's ADB Magisk Module Mod Installer has a LINUX instaler.
The best instuctions on how to Pass SafetyNet, i've ever read.
Update(s)
Factory/OTA Images - 08/05
Magisk Stable - Magisk-22.0 02/23
Magisk Beta - Magisk-22.0 02/23
Magisk Canary - Magisk-22001
TWRP - twrp-3.5.0_10-1-coral.img/zip 01/02
SafetyNet - SafetyNetFix v1.1.1 01/16
SDK Platform-tools - r31.0.0 03/01
Custom Kernels
No Updated Kernels
Custom ROMs
Waiting
Disclaimers
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Pixel 4 XL phone with an unlocked bootloader.
The latest Android 10 (Q) Factory or OTA Image: "coral" for Pixel 4 XL
Factory Image
10.0.0 (QQ3A.200805.001, Aug 2020)
OTA Image
10.0.0 (QQ3A.200805.001, Aug 2020)
Computer - With the latest SDK Platform-Tools: r31.0.0 installed.
Important: Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Other Guides
[Guide] Root Pixel 4 XL Android 11 (R)
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
@topjohnwu - Magisk Canary
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
Index
(NOTE: Numbers 1-13 are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions).
Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery
Open Command Prompt on Computer
Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
Notes:
If your computer only has 'open powershell here' in the context menu. Use option 2.
If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use fastboot, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
Boot fastboot mode:
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Test fastboot
Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times or until you should see 'you are a Developer'.
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options >
Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder.
Boot fastboot mode on your phone (#1)
Connect the phone to the Computer.
At the prompt type: fastboot devices to verify communication with phone. It should return your phone's serial number.
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
This will erase all user data from the device!
Backup your data
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Return Phone to Stock
Important: Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
Backup your data/Internal storage
Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
Log in
Set up phone
Lock Bootloader (Google Pixel 4 XL)
Return the phone to Stock before Locking the bootloader!
This will erase all user data from the device!
Boot fastboot mode
Open a Command Prompt and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
Enable Developer Options: Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see 'you are a developer'.
Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
Install/Update Factory Image keep or wipe data
Important Note(s):
When doing a major upgrade i.e., Android 10 (Q) to Android 11 (R): I recommend doing a clean install. What is a clean install?:
Doing a Factory reset prior to installing, major, update.
Using flash-all.bat file without removing the -w.
Always verify you have the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 4 XL - coral.
If your phone is rooted and you have Modules installed and you want to 'Keep Data', remove them before you install the Factory Image:
Why? Some Modules need to be updated before use with a new Factory/OTA image because (sometime) Google makes changes to Factory/OTA images that break the Modules.
How to remove Magisk: Open Magisk App ==> Tap Uninstall == Tap Restore Images.
If you get an error: when flashing the Factory image, try one of these options:
Change the USB port to a non charging USB port.
Change the USB cord to one that doesn't have the blue color head or use a USB C to C cable.
Change Computers.
Backup your data
Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 4 XL - coral to your Computer.
Extract the factory Image to a folder.
Keep Data
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Edit the flash-all.bat file with a file editor i.e. Notepad. Remove -w from this command: fastboot -w update image-coral-aa9a.999999.999.zip
Note: If you do not remove the -w your data and internal storage will be wiped.
After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-coral-....img
flash-all.bat
image-coral-....zip
radio-coral-....img
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder ==> Boot fastboot mode on your phone ==> Connect the phone to the Computer.==> At the prompt type: flash-all and press enter.
Note: During the flashing you may notice the phone is in fastbootd mode that is a normal for Android 10 (Q).
System will reboot when flashing is complete.
Do #7 or #8 to root/reroot.
Wipe Data
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and View the flash-all.bat file with a file editor i.e. Notepad. Verify the file has the -w in this command: fastboot -w update image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip
Note: This will wipe your data and internal storage.
Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-coral-....img
flash-all.bat
image-coral-....zip
radio-coral-....img
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder ==> Boot fastboot mode on your phone ==> Connect the phone to the Computer.==> At the prompt type: flash-all and press enter.
Note: During the flashing you may notice the phone is in fastbootd mode that is a normal for Android 10 (Q).
System will reboot when flashing is complete.
Do #7 or #8 to root/reroot.
ADB Sideload
Stock Recovery
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices - Updating instructions
Custom Recovery - TWRP
Important notes:
Charge your device.
Enable USB Debugging on your phone.
Install the latest version of SDK Platform-tools on your computer.
Open a command prompt in the computer's ADB folder: the folder with ADB.exe in it.
Put the (flashable zip) file you want to sideload in the computer's ADB folder.Copy the Zip file you want to install on your device to the ADB folder.
Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
Boot T.W.R.P.
T.W.R.P installed: Boot fastboot mode ==> use volume buttons up/down until you see Recovery mode ==> press power botton.
T.W.R.P. not installed: Boot T.W.R.P: Put twrp.img file in the computer's ADB folder ==> open a command prompt in ADB folder ==> at the prompt type fastboot flash boot "Name of twrp file.img" without the quotation marks.
When T.W.R.P boots tap Advanced ==> ADB Sideload.
✓ the wipe Dalvik cache box
Swipe to start
On your Computer: Enter the following command at the command prompt. adb sideload <filename.Zip> i.e., adb sideload myfile.zip
You will see the progress of the sideloaded file.
When the file finishes sidloading, reboot your device.
Done!
Extract/Flash boot.img
Extract boot.img
Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
Use a File Explorer to extract the boot.img from the Factory Image.
Extract the Factory Image file (coral-pda1a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
Open the folder and, extract the Image file (image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip).
Flash boot.img
Note: Flashing this file removes root.
Open the folder you extracted the 'image file' to and copy the boot.img file to your computer's platform-tools folder or to the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer
Open a Command Prompt and type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
Reboot
Install T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Important Note(s):
Set Pin before installing TWRP: Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin
Backup your data
Download files - The listed files are used with #7, and #8.
T.W.R.P
twrp-3.5.0_10-1-coral.img - Download to your computer
twrp-installer-3.5.0_10-1-coral.zip - Download to your phone
Magisk - Download to your phone
The latest Magisk Beta/Stable zip. - Download to your phone
The latest Magisk Canary - Download to your phone
Custom Kernels - Download to your phone
No Updated Custom Kernels
Kernel Manager - Download to your phone
EX Kernel Manager
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Copy twrp-3.5.0_10-1-coral.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
When TWRP boots, disconnect the phone from computer.
If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
Tap Install select twrp-installer-3.5.0_10-1-coral.zip, Swipe Slider to install
Reboot Recovery
Root/Reroot
Note(s):
If you are rerooting, tap Install, select Magisk's uninstaller.zip, Swipe the slider to install.
Some Custom Kernels can be updated by flashing via Kernel Manager without losing root. Check the Custom Kernel thread (OP - Installation/Instructions) to find out which Custom Kernels.
With Custom Kernel (Optional)
No Updated Custom Kernels
Without Custom Kernel
Tap Install, select Magisk-Beta/Canary/Stable zip.
Swipe Slider to Install
Reboot System
Install Modules (Optional)
Boot T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Backup your data
Download files - See #7 - Skip the twrp-installer
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Copy twrp-3.5.0_10-1-coral.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
When TWRP boots, disconnect the phone from computer.
If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
Root/Reroot
Note: If you are rerooting, tap Install, select the latest Magisk's uninstaller.zip, Swipe the slider to install.
With Custom Kernel (Optional)
No Updated Kernels
Without Custom Kernel
Tap Install, select Magisk-Beta/Canary/Stable zip.
Swipe Slider to Install
Reboot System
Install Modules (Optional)
Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Important Note(s):
When doing a major upgrade i.e., Android 10 (Q) to Android 11 (R): I recommend doing a clean install. What is a clean install?:
Doing a Factory reset prior to installing, major, update.
Using flash-all.bat file without removing the -w.
To root use Magisk App Beta, Canary or Stable App to patch the Stock boot.img.
Download files:
Magisk App - Download to your phone
Magisk Beta/Stable App
Magisk Canary App
Custom kernels - Download to your phone - install with Kernel Manager
No updated Kernels
Kernel Manager - Download to your phone
EX Kernel Manager
Patching the boot.img
Do #6 - Extract boot.img
Install Magisk (Beta or Canary) App
Open Magisk App
Depending on the version of Magisk App installed: Set the Update Channel to Beta, Canary or Stable.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the boot.img file you extracted from the latest factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img) and stored in the download folder.
The phone will reboot.
Copy the magisk_patched.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
Boot fastboot mode (See #1B)
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt (See #1A) in the folder you copied the magisk_patched.img to.
Type fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img at the Prompt and press enter.
Type fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Important Notes: If your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
Flash the 'stock' boot.img to both slots: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
Boot Safe Mode - Press Power Off button ==> Press Power Off until you see boot Safe Mode ==> Press Ok.
Pass SafetyNet: #12 Apps/Mods/Scripts/Tethering/Themes
OTA Installation - Keep Root -- No Computer Needed
OTA Installation
Set Magisk App Update Chanel/Update Magisk
Set Magisk App Update Chanel
Open Magisk App > Tap menu icon > Settings > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta, Canary or Custom.
Update Magisk
When Magisk App notifies you of an update:
Tap install.
Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
When it finishes installing
Tap, Save Log
Log location: /storage/emulated/0/MagiskManager/logs/install_log_...
Tap, Reboot
Done!
Custom ROMs for Pixel 4 XL
Need help with a Custom ROM?
Follow the Installation Instructions of the Developer of the Custom ROM you are trying to install.
If you have a problem Installing the ROM, Search the thread of the Custom ROM you want to install for solutions to problem before posting a request for help on their thread.
Custom ROMS
Alpha/Beta
Waiting...
Official
Waiting...
Unofficial
Waiting...
Apps/Mods/Scripts/Tethering/Themes
MAGISK MODULE ❯ Universal SafetyNet Fix 1.1.0
T.W.R.P. 3.5.0_10-1 Backup/Restore
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/twrp-coral-official.4111017/post-82764097
Great write up...as always. Is there an way to update security patches and keep root?
State.of.mind said:
Great write up...as always. Is there an way to update security patches and keep root?
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Not really if you use factory images.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/november-factory-images-t3997383/post80784067
Edit: nevermind
Badger50 said:
Not really if you use factory images.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/november-factory-images-t3997383/post80784067
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I guess it depends on what Factory Image information is needed.
State.of.mind said:
Great write up...as always. Is there an way to update security patches and keep root?
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Thank you!
No, but look at # 9C
How do you know what November security patch to choose? When I go on the factory website there are three different versions of the update.
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State.of.mind said:
How do you know what November security patch to choose? When I go on the factory website there are three different versions of the update.
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Never mind. I used this link to figure it out: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/18553639?hl=en Hopefully it helps someone else
So this may be a dumb question but, does accepting an OTA relock the boot loader?
fredgar75 said:
So this may be a dumb question but, does accepting an OTA relock the boot loader?
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No, but you must be Stock to accept the OTA, unless you do the Magisk OTA Installation.
State.of.mind said:
How do you know what November security patch to choose? When I go on the factory website there are three different versions of the update.
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Never mind. I used this link to figure it out: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/18553639?hl=en Hopefully it helps someone else
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I guess you didn't see the description of the Factory/OTA at the end of the download Factory/OTA links in 'Prerequisites'.
Will this work on the Verizon Pixel 4 XL??
SAMCR02018 said:
Will this work on the Verizon Pixel 4 XL??
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If the bootloader is unlocked, it will work.
Homeboy76 said:
If the bootloader is unlocked, it will work.
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That I know ok can the Verizon version get the BL unlocked?
SAMCR02018 said:
That I know ok can the Verizon version get the BL unlocked?
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AFIK there is no method of unlocking the bootloader of a Verizon Pixel 4 XL after you activate it.
This thread suggest a possibility of unlocking A Verizon Pixel 4 XL bootloader if done before you activate it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/root-instructions-verizon-pixel-4-xl-t3990767
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Factory/OTA Images - Dec 2019
Does someone have December boot.img? Ater updating got into bootloop, flashing previous magisk boot image with fastboot didn't worked
Can anyone definitively tell me whether re-locking the bootloader will wipe any data on the Pixel 4 XL? Thanks in advance!
fronc said:
Can anyone definitively tell me whether re-locking the bootloader will wipe any data on the Pixel 4 XL? Thanks in advance!
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Yes....it definitely will! All of it!
Factory images are up. Does anyone know which one is for which?
[Guide] Root Pixel 4 XL With Magisk Android 13
Android Security Bulletin—Feburary 2023
Pixel Update Bulletin—Feburary 2023
Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 4 XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.
~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
Disclaimer
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Pixel 4 XL phone with an unlocked bootloader.
A Computer with the latest working SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 installed.
Important Notes:
a. Before installing SDK Platform-tools, check for older versions of fastboot on your computer: Open a Command prompt and type fastboot --version at the prompt. If a adb/fastboot is found delete the folder containing them. Also, check the path environment for paths to them and remove it.
b. Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
c. Need Google's USB Drivers for your Pixel Phone?
NEW
"...make a 100% clean install of ANY Magisk version or fork without PC or TWRP."
Magisk General Support / Discussion
This is the place for general support and discussion regarding "Public Releases", which includes both stable and beta releases. All information, including troubleshoot guides and notes, are in the Announcement Thread
forum.xda-developers.com
Update(s)
Magisk Alpha - app-release_709f25f6-26101.apk 12 Apr
Magisk Beta - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
Magisk Canary - app-release_a8c4a33e-26103.apk 23 Jun
Magisk Cygisk - Click Pages 5 for installation Instructions.
Magisk Delta -
app-release
Magisk Stable - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
SafetyNet - Displax's SafetyNet Fix, v2.4.0-MOD_1.3 17Jun
SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 Aug 2022
Custom Kernels
Note: If you are using a Custom Kernel, please update using the method in the OP, Index, 4. Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, • Flash Factory Image Keep Data
Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
My Other Guides
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 6
Pixel 5
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 1 XL
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
bradical711 - Instructions to Pass Safety Net
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
(The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions.)
Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery
Open a Command Prompt on Computer
Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
Open a Powershell Command Prompt on Computer: Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type powershell and press enter.
Notes:
Enable USB Debugging, on your phone: Settings ==> System ==> Advanced ==> Developer options ==> Scroll down to USB debugging and enable it.
When using the Powershell Command Prompt Commands must be preceeded with ./: i.e, ./fastboot devices
If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use the fastboot command, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
Boot fastboot mode (bootloader):
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Test fastboot
Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times or until you should see 'you are a Developer'.
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options >
Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder.
Boot fastboot mode on your phone (#1)
Connect the phone to the Computer.
At the prompt type: fastboot devices to verify communication with phone. It should return your phone's serial number.
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
This will erase all user data from the device!
Backup your data
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Notes: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: The bootloader is unlocked and... You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock.
Return Phone to Stock
Backup your data/Internal storage
Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
Log in
Set up phone
Lock Bootloader
Return the phone to Stock before locking the bootloader, failure to do so could brick your phone
This will erase all user data from the device!
Boot fastboot mode
Open a Command Prompt and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
Enable Developer Options: Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see 'you are a developer'.
Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
(NEW) Make Both Slots Bootable: Manually, Flash the OTA Image to Both Slots - One bootable and rooted, the other slot bootable without root.
Before you start
Backup your data
Make sure that there is no pending OTA update, by going to Settings > About phone > System updates, which should say Your system is up to date.
Download the latest Factory and OTA image for your device.
Verify the checksum of the Factory and OTA image. The last portion of the filename is the first 8 digits of its SHA-256 checksum; the full SHA-256 checksum is shown next to the download link.
Extract the boot/init_boot.image from the Factory image:
Extract the Factory Image file that you downloaded (coral-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) into a folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-coral-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into a folder. The stock boot/init_boot.img file should be in this folder.
Patch the boot/init_boot.img:
Open the Magisk Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable App
The Update Channel should be set to Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable, depending on the version you installed.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the boot/init_boot.img file you extracted from the factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the boot/init_boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and is stored in the download folder.
Reboot
Copy/Move the magisk_patched....img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
Boot Recovery mode
With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, type: adb reboot recovery
If you're unable to use adb to reboot into recovery, you can use the key combination for your device: Press and hold Volume Down button, then press and hold Power button then use the Volume Down/Up button to select the Recovery option from the menu.
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should be on the screen.
Access the recovery menu:
Hold the Power button and press Volume button up once. The recovery text menu will appear.
Enter sideload mode:
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
Run the following command: adb devices check that your device shows up with "sideload" next to its name.
Sideload the OTA zip file
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
On the phone: boot bootloader/fastboot mode
On the PC:
Open a command prompt in the SDK Platform-tools folder.
Type:
adb sideload coral-ota-tq3a.230605.012-f32168af.zip and press enter.
Once sideloading finishes, reboot the phone by choosing Reboot system now option on the The recovery text menu.
Sideload the OTA zip file to the other slot and Root it.
Boot Recovery mode
With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, type: adb reboot recovery
If you're unable to use adb to reboot into recovery, you can use the key combination for your device: Press and hold Volume Down button, then press and hold Power button then use the Volume Down/Up button to select Recovery option from the menu.
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should appear on screen.
Access the recovery menu:
Hold the Power button and press Volume up button once.
The recovery text menu will appear.
Enter sideload mode:
Select the Apply update from ADB option on the recovery text menu.
[*]Sideload the OTA zip file
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
On the phone: boot bootloader/fastboot mode
On the PC:
Open a command prompt in the SDK Platform-tools folder.
Type: adb sideload coral-ota-tq3a.230605.012-f32168af.zip at the prompt and press enter.
Once sideloading finishes, choose Reboot system now option on the The recovery text menu.
Flash boot/init_boot.img to root
On the phone: Boot bootloader/fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
On the PC:
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK Platform-tools folder.
Type: fastboot flash boot/init_boot magic_patched....img at the Prompt and press enter.
Type: fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Disconnect the phone from the PC.
Notes:
This slot is bootable and rooted. The other slot is bootable without root.
Check that the other slot is bootable and not rooted
On the Phone: Boot bootloader/fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
On the PC:
Open a command prompt in the SDK Platform-tools folder.
Type: fastboot --set-active=other at the prompt and press enter.
Type: fastboot reboot and press enter.
Disconnect the phone from the PC.
To return to the other slot that is bootable and rooted
On the Phone: Boot bootloader/fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
On the PC:
Open a command prompt in the SDK Platform-tools folder.
Type: fastboot --set-active=other at the prompt and press enter.
Type: fastboot reboot and press enter.
Disconnect the phone from the PC.
Done!
ADB Sideload
Stock Recovery
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices - Updating instructions
Custom Recovery TWRP
Waiting for Android 11 (R) T.W.R.P
Flash boot.img
Flashing the boot.img removes root.
Copy/Move the boot.img file to your computer's platform-tools folder or to the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer
Open a Command Prompt and type the following command at the prompt:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
Reboot
Pass SafetyNet with Magisk module.
Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet Fix Magisk Module
Download File(s)
Displax's latest SafetyNet Fix, a "fork" of kdrag0n safetynet-fix.
These are the NEW Magisk Module repositories:
Androidacy Module Manager
Androidacy Module Manager - Releases
Androidacy Download Center
This is the old Magisk Module repository:
https://github.com/Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
Install Displax's safetyNet Fix
Open Magisk
Tap Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the Displax's SafetyNet Fix file you downloaded.
Tap the Displax's SafetyNet Fix file.
Tap the check mark (✓ at the bottom) to start the installation.
After it installs tap the Save icon to save the log
Tap Reboot.
Settings for Magisk Canary
Open Magisk App
Tap the Setup icon.
Scroll down to App and set the Update Channel to Canary.
Scroll down to Check Updates and enable it.
Scroll down to Magisk and enable Zygisk.
Enable Denylist
Tap Configure DenyList => Tap 3 Dot Menu => Check ✓ Show system apps => Check ✓ Google Play Store, Google Pay, Google Wallet etc.
(Optional) Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
Get Device Certified
Turn Airplane mode on
Open Settings
Tap Apps & notifications
Tap see all...
Tap three dot menu
Tap Show system
Scroll to Google Play Store
Tap Storage and Cache
Tap Clear storage
Note: Repeat the 3 steps above for any app that needs Device Certification i.e., Google Play Services, Google Pay, Google Wallet, etc.
reboot
Turn Airplane mode off
Check Device Certification
Open Google Play Store app
Tap Menu - Circle top right
Tap Settings
Tap About
Check Play protect certification
It may take 24 hours for Device Certification to be updated.
Note: If after completeting Get Device Certified and Check Device Certification you've waited 24 hours your Device is not Certifed or your Device is Certified and certain Google Store apps (Google Pay, NetFliks, etc.) are not working. Use the Play Integrity API Checker app or the TB Checker - Safetynet and Root app to verify you are passing Play Integrity.
Set Magisk App Update Channel/Update Magisk
Set Magisk App Update Channel
Open Magisk App > Tap Settings icon > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta, Canary or Custom.
Update Magisk
When Magisk App notifies you of an update:
Tap install.
Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
When it finishes installing
Tap, Save Log
Log location: /storage/emulated/0/Download
Tap, Reboot
Done!
Install/Update Magisk Modules
Download File(s)
Displax's latest SafetyNet Fix, a "fork" of kdrag0n safetynet-fix.
These are the NEW Magisk Module repositories:
Androidacy Module Manager
Androidacy Module Manager - Releases
Androidacy Download Center
This is the old Magisk Module repository:
https://github.com/Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
LSposed Releases
Shamiko Releases
Install Modules from Storage
Open Magisk
Tap the Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the folder with the Module you want to install.
Tap the Module to highlite it and tap Select.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Install Modules from Androidacy Module Manager
Open Androidacy Module Manager
Tap the Modules icon
Locate the Module you want to install
Tap Install
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Update Modules
Open Androidacy Module Manager
You, will see the Modules that have Updates.
Tap the Module you want to update.
Tap install.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
~ ~ ~ Part III - OTHER ~ ~ ~
Custom ROMs
Need help with a Custom ROM?
If you are trying to install or have installed a Custom ROM, read and follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM thread or Try installing it with PixelFlasher, a GUI tool for flashing / updating / rooting / managing Pixel phones..
Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install or have installed for answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s): If you don't find a answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM thread you are trying to install or have installed.
If you are trying to install a Addon(s) {Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.} to the Custom ROM you installed: Search the thread of the Custom ROM you installed or the thread of the Addon you want to add to your Custom ROMfor answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). If you don't find an answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM or Addon (Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.) thread.
ROMs
Google Pixel 4 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
Themes, Apps, and Mods
Google Pixel 4 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods
T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore
Waiting for Android 13 T.W.R.P.
U da man Homeboy76. Really appreciate all the work you did putting this together. Thanks.
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img.--slot all
i have to remove the period after the patched.img. if not i get a no such file in directory
mikepopo99 said:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img.--slot all
i have to remove the period after the patched.img. if not i get a no such file in directory
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:good:
Worked like a charm for me. I did a clean a clean install. No issues. Just like flashing a monthly update.
Bootlooping
no matter what I do I keep bootlooping. I'm doing everything on the instructions list. IM trying to root android 11 on my pixel 4 xl. I just flashed the update with the flash all and wiped everything. But when i try to root it gets stuck at the google logo. i have the Magisk Canary Channel installed and patched the boot image and everything. I get the no valid slot to boot in the bootloader.
mikepopo99 said:
no matter what I do I keep bootlooping. I'm doing everything on the instructions list. IM trying to root android 11 on my pixel 4 xl. I just flashed the update with the flash all and wiped everything. But when i try to root it gets stuck at the google logo. i have the Magisk Canary Channel installed and patched the boot image and everything. I get the no valid slot to boot in the bootloader.
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Curious
- SDK Platform-tools r 30.0.4?
- What slot did the September 2020 Factory image flash to?
I'm not sure what slot. But yes I am using the newest platform tools. How can I check. I just did the flash all script from Google and did a clean install.
mikepopo99 said:
I'm not sure what slot. But yes I am using the newest platform tools. How can I check. I just did the flash all script from Google and did a clean install.
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Check: Boot fastboot mode (#1 in the guide) see boot slot.
Best guide on xda.
I just wonder: Can I flash Android 11 on top of Android 10 and keep my data (by removing -w) or is it recommended to clean flash Android 11?
Utini said:
Best guide on xda.
I just wonder: Can I flash Android 11 on top of Android 10 and keep my data (by removing -w) or is it recommended to clean flash Android 11?
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I recommend clean flashing.
Utini said:
Best guide on xda.
I just wonder: Can I flash Android 11 on top of Android 10 and keep my data (by removing -w) or is it recommended to clean flash Android 11?
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I would never try to tell anyone which way is the correct way since opinions vary. Having said that, I updated without the -w and have had zero problems thus far. However, I would take all necessary precautions as usual:
1. Update your platform-tools.
2. Remove/disable all magisk modules.
3. Remove your face unlock before starting.
4. You'll need to be on the latest canary magisk if you want to root.
5. If you patch your boot.img, make sure the finished image is 32.55 mb. I personally patch the new boot.img before even starting the update process so it's ready to go.
Again, this is how I like to update my device, and is not the be all end all method that others may like to use. Best of luck to you no matter which method you may choose to use. :good:
Badger50 said:
I would never try to tell anyone which way is the correct way since opinions vary. Having said that, I updated without the -w and have had zero problems thus far. However, I would take all necessary precautions as usual:
1. Update your platform-tools.
2. Remove/disable all magisk modules.
3. Remove your face unlock before starting.
4. You'll need to be on the latest canary magisk if you want to root.
5. If you patch your boot.img, make sure the finished image is 32.55 mb. I personally patch the new boot.img before even starting the update process so it's ready to go.
Again, this is how I like to update my device, and is not the be all end all method that others may like to use. Best of luck to you no matter which method you may choose to use. :good:
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A second opinion is good.
Any tricks to getting Safetynet to pass? I did a clean install and build updated everything and safetynet is still failing.
Thanks all.
great guide! i almost messed up bad when i flashed first time it froze up and stalled i realised my ssd main drive ran out of space. freed up some space and retried and all worked great! (its a lot bigger than i thought when installing)
Great guide. Boot image is patched and flashed on Android 11.
I can't pass SafetyNet however. Is anyone on Android 11 and passing? Any tips?
madmaverickmatt said:
Any tricks to getting Safetynet to pass? I did a clean install and build updated everything and safetynet is still failing.
Thanks all.
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ucantescape1992 said:
Great guide. Boot image is patched and flashed on Android 11.
I can't pass SafetyNet however. Is anyone on Android 11 and passing? Any tips?
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Safetynet
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-magiskhide-props-config-t3789228
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So, I've been out of the flashing game for a long minute but I had to do something about all the ads I was getting. Blockada seemed to work okay but always left something to be desired. I missed Adaway, so....
I had a hard time getting Magisk installed in Android 11 on my Pixel 4xl. I followed this well written tutorial to a tee but when I flashed magisk_patched.img to boot, then "fastboot reboot," it would kick me back to fastboot after the "G" screen and spit out the error "no valid slot to boot." Three times in a row after clean flashing the factory image too!
I did end up getting it working. What I ended up doing was instead of "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img --slot all" I "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img" and for whatever reason that seemed to work.
I did not take the OTA update if it matters. I had intended to wipe the device with a clean install of Android 11, then Magisk (just for ad blocker) from the get so, I'm guessing slot b wasn't used? I'm honestly not really sure how it works.
Even then though, I had some trouble getting the order right from flashing the factory image to being rooted, so this is also what I found.
First, unlock the bootloader of your device, then clean install Android 11 and get it set up. Download Magisk manager canary, then adb push the boot.img from your computer to your device. Use Magisk manager to patch it, then adb pull magisk_patched.img back to your computer. From there, fastboot flash boot your magisk_patched.img and you're golden. Fastboot reboot should put you back in to Android and then Magisk manager will recognize root.
I had tried several times to use a boot.img I had already patched some days earlier but it never seemed to work. It would boot okay, once I figured out not to "--slot all," but Magisk would never recognize it was rooted unless Magisk manager patched it and I flashed that particular patched file. If I tried to flash any other patched file, Magisk manager wouldn't recognize root. Even recently patched boot.img's that were flashed to the device (not the days old one I had pre-prepped) wouldn't work. Magisk manager only seemed to recognize patched boot.img's that were made by it in that particular install. If I tried to use a boot.img from any other Magisk Manager install it wouldn't recognize it. Weird? I dunno, but, I got it up and running!
Thanks Homeboy76 for making this tutorial. Without it I would have been lost. :good:
TheDiabolicaL1 said:
...I did end up getting it working. What I ended up doing was instead of "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img --slot all" I "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img" and for whatever reason that seemed to work... :good:
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@TheDiabolicaL1
Thanks for the kind words.
Glad you got it working and, thanks for posting this information: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
It provides an alternative method of flashing the magisk_patched boot.img for the members getting boot loops.
However, fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img --slot all does work without boot loops:
C:\android-sdk_windows\image-coral-rp1a.200720.009\platform-tools_r30.0.4-windows>fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img --slot all
Sending 'boot_a' (33336 KB) OKAY [ 0.234s]
Writing 'boot_a' OKAY [ 0.326s]
Sending 'boot_b' (33336 KB) OKAY [ 0.234s]
Writing 'boot_b' OKAY [ 0.335s]
Finished. Total time: 2.509s
[Guide] Root Pixel 5 with Magisk + Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + More
Android Security Bulletin—June 2023
Pixel Update Bulletin—June 2023
Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 5 owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.
~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
Disclaimer
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
If you choose to use a Custom Kernels, Custom ROM, etc. You should read the Installation Instructions in their thread before using this guide or attempting to install them. Additionally, the order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting them.
.
Prerequisites
A Pixel 5 phone with an unlocked bootloader.
The latest Android 13 Factory or OTA Image: "redfin" for Pixel 5
Factory Image
13.0.0 (TQ3A.230605.011, Jun 2023)
Which one should I use?
OTA Image
13.0.0 (TQ3A.230605.011, Jun 2023)
Which one should I use?
A Computer with the latest working SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 installed.
Important Notes:
a. Before installing SDK Platform-tools, check for older versions of fastboot on your computer: Open a Command prompt and type fastboot --version at the prompt. If a adb/fastboot is found delete the folder containing them. Also, check the path environment for paths to them and remove it.
b. Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
c. Need Google's USB Drivers for your Pixel Phone?
NEW
Both Slots Bootable
@badabing2003 has found a way to Have both slots bootable.
He has automated the procedure and added it to PixelFlasher.
@Lughnasadh tested the Both Slots Bootable procedure on his Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 6 Pro phones: It works!
Android 14 Beta are up.
Builds are only available for the following Pixel devices:
Google Pixel 4a5(G)
Google Pixel 5 and 5a
Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
* * * 64-bit-only system images * * *
Google Pixel 4a (5G)
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Android 14 GSI binaries and release
Pixel 4a5(G)
Pixel 5 and 5a
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Pixel 6a Pro
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Update(s)
Factory/OTA Images - 13 June
Android 14 DP
Factory images and OTA images
Android 14 GSI binaries and release
Magisk Alpha - app-release_709f25f6-26101.apk 12 Apr
Magisk Beta - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
Magisk Canary - app-release_a8c4a33e-26103.apk 23 Jun
Magisk Cygisk - Click Pages 5 for installation Instructions.
Magisk Delta -
app-release
Magisk Stable - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
SafetyNet - Displax's SafetyNet Fix, v2.4.0-MOD_1.3 17Jun
SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 Aug 2022
Custom Kernels
a. Google Pixel 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Otherb. ElementalX Kernel Manager
My Other Guides
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 6
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 4 XL
Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 1 XL
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
(The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions.)
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
This will erase all user data from the device!
Backup your data
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Notes: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: The bootloader is unlocked and... You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock.
Return Phone to Stock
Backup your data/Internal storage
Use the Android flash tool:
select Wipe => Force Flash Partitions => Lock Bootloader.
Lock Bootloader
If your phone is not 100 percent stock do Return Phone to Stock. If you don't you may brick your phone.
This will erase all user data from the device!
Boot fastboot mode
Open a Command Prompt and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
Enable Developer Options: Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see 'you are a developer'.
Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
Manually Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data
Important Note(s):
If you haven't updated your phones Factory image in awhile. It is not necessary to flash all the missed images in succession. Flash the latest Factory image.
If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the factory image. Try PixelFlasher by badabing2003.
If your phone was previously rooted, open Magisk manager and disable all Magisk modules. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings.
If you want to Upgrade to a new Android Version or update the Factory Image without wiping your phone: Do Flash Factory Image Keep Data (below).
Always verify you have the latest working version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 5 - redfin.
If you get an error: while flashing, try one of these options:
Change the USB port to a non charging USB port.
Change the USB cord.
Change Computers.
If your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
Flash the 'stock' boot.img to both slots: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
Remove Modules
Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
then type
fastboot Reboot
Backup your data
Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 5 - redfin to your Computer.
Go to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 4. Extract Files from the FactoryImage/Flash boot.img and extract the flash-all.bat file.
Flash Factory Image Keep Data
Installing/Upgrading Android Version/
* E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
Flash to current/Active Slot.
* * * S T A R T - E D I T * * *
@Echo off
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-redfin-a9-9.9-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot flash radio radio-redfin-a9999-99999-999999-b-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot update image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip
Note:The -w is removed to Keep Data.
echo Press any key to exit...
pause >nul
exit
* * * * E N D - E D I T * * * *
Note: It is a good idea to flash the Google factory image to both slots (A & B) when updating or upgrading to new Android version.
See Flash Other Slot bat file... below.
Flash Other Slot bat file - Save as flash-other.bat
Note: To run this file type flash-other at the Command Prompt.
ECHO OFF
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
echo This is the slot you are currently on.
fastboot getvar current-slot
echo Press any key to continue...
pause >nul
fastboot --set-active=other
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
echo This is the slot you switched to.
fastboot getvar current-slot
echo Press any key to continue...
pause >nul
flash-all
exit
* * * * E N D File * * * *
After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-redfin-....img
flash-all.bat
image-redfin-....zip
radio-redfin-....img
On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
Connect your phone to the computer.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
The phone will reboot when flashing is completed.
Go-to ~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~, 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
Flash Factory Image Wipe Data
This will wipe your phone's Data/Internal Storage.
Do not edit the flash-all.bat file,unless you need to disable Verity and Verification to use a custom kernel.
* E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
@Echo off
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
fastboot --set-active=other
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-redfin-a9-9.9-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot flash radio radio-redfin-a9999-99999-999999-b-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot -w update --disable-verity --disable-verification image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip
echo Press any key to exit...
pause >nul
exit
Notes:
The first time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your Data/Internal Storage.
When doing Subsequent updates and disabling Verity and Verification, the -w flag can be removed to Keep Data.
Once you start Disabling Verity and Verification you should continue doing it. If you skip disabling them one time. The next time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your phone.
To flash both slots (A & B partitions) see Flash Other Slot bat file... above.
* * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-redfin-....img
flash-all.bat
image-redfin-....zip
radio-redfin-....img
On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
Connect your phone to the computer.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
Setup phone
Enable Developer Mode and USB Debugging
Setup => About phone => Tap Build number 7 times or untill you see you are a 'Devloper'.
Setup => System => Developer options => Enable Developer options => enable USB Debugging
Go-to ~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~, 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
(NEW) Make Both Slots Bootable: Manually, Flash the OTA Image to Both Slots - One bootable and rooted, the other slot bootable without root.
Before you start
Backup your data
Make sure that there is no pending OTA update, by going to Settings > About phone > System updates, which should say Your system is up to date.
Download the latest Factory and OTA image for your device.
Verify the checksum of the Factory and OTA image. The last portion of the filename is the first 8 digits of its SHA-256 checksum; the full SHA-256 checksum is shown next to the download link.
Extract the boot.img from the Factory image:
Extract the Factory Image file that you downloaded (redfin-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) into a folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into a folder. The stock boot.img file should be in this folder.
Patch the boot.img:
Open the Magisk Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable App
The Update Channel should be set to Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable, depending on the version you installed.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the boot.img file you extracted from the factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and is stored in the download folder.
Reboot
Copy/Move the magisk_patched....img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
Sideload the OTA zip file
Boot Recovery mode
With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, type: fastboot reboot recovery
If you're unable to use fastboot to reboot into recovery, you can use the key combination for your device: Press and hold Volume Down button, then press and hold Power button then use the Volume Down/Up button to select the Recovery option from the menu.
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should be on the screen.
Access the recovery menu:
Type: fastboot reboot fastbootd and press enter.
The recovery text menu will appear.
If you're unable to use fastboot to boot the recovery menu, you can use the key combination for your device: Hold the Power button and press Volume button up once. The recovery text menu will appear.
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
Enter sideload mode:
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
(Optional) Verify Computer sees your device:
Type: adb devices and press return.
Your device number should shows up with "sideload" next to it.
Sideload the OTA zip file
Type:
adb sideload redfin-ota-aa9a.999999.999-a99999aa.zip and press enter.
Once sideloading finishes, reboot the phone by choosing Reboot system now option on the The recovery text menu.
Note: This slot is bootable and NOT ROOTED
Sideload the OTA zip file to the other slot and Root it.
Boot Recovery mode
With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, type: fastboot reboot recovery
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should appear on screen.
If you're unable to use adb to reboot into recovery, you can use the key combination for your device: Press and hold Volume Down button, then press and hold Power button then use the Volume Down/Up button to select Recovery option from the menu.
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should appear on screen.
Access the recovery menu:
Type: fastboot reboot fastbootd and press enter.
The recovery text menu will appear.
If you're unable to use fastboot to boot the recovery menu, you can use the key combination for your device: Hold the Power button and press Volume button up once.
The recovery text menu will appear.
Enter sideload mode:
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
Sideload the OTA zip file
Type: adb sideload redfin-ota-aa9a.999999.999-a99999aa.zip at the prompt and press enter.
Once sideloading finishes, choose Reboot system now option on the The recovery text menu.
Flash boot.img to root
On the phone: Boot bootloader/fastboot mode
On the PC:
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK Platform-tools folder.
Type: fastboot flash boot magic_patched....img at the Prompt and press enter.
Type: fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Disconnect the phone from the PC.
Note: This slot is bootable and rooted.
Done!
Extract Files from Factory Image flash-all.bat boot/init_boot.img
Extract Files from Factory Image
Extract flash-all.bat and boot.img file
Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
Extract the Factory Image file (redfin-r2d1a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder. The, stock, flash-all.bat file should be in this folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and, extract the Image file (image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into the folder. The, stock, boot/init_boot.img file should be in this folder.
Flash boot/init_boot.img
Flashing the boot.img removes root.
Open the folder you extracted the 'image...zip' file to and copy the boot.img file to your computer's platform-tools folder or to the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer
Open a Command Prompt and type the following command at the prompt:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
Reboot
Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Android 13
Upgrade to Android 13: OP, Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 2. Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, Keep data
Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
If your phone was previously rooted, DO NOT repeat DO NOT install another Magisk Manager app. Do this before you patch the boot/init_boot image:
Open the Magisk Manager app and disable all Magisk modules. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings.
If you gave it a different name and you've forgotten the name. Use TB checker to find the name of the hidden Magisk Manager. You can also use TB Checker to check if you have more than one Magisk Manager app installed.
Extract the boot/init_boot.img file from the Factory Image.
Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
Extract the Factory Image file (redfin-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into the folder. The, stock, boot/init_boot.img file should be in this folder.
Install Magisk Canary - Download app-release.apk
or
Magisk Beta/Stable App
Open Magisk Beta/Canary/Stable App
The Update Channel should be set to Beta/Canary/Stable, depending on the version you Installed.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the boot.img file you extracted from the latest factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and stored in the download folder.
Reboot
Copy/Move the patched boot.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
Copy it to a USB drive and transfer it to your computer.
Move it to your computer using adb push
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt in the folder you copied the patched boot.img to.
Type fastboot flash boot "name of patched boot".img without the quote marks at the Prompt and press enter.
Type fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Important, if your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
Flash the 'stock' boot.img to both slots: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
Remove Modules
Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
fastboot Reboot.
Important, if the Magisk Manager app has the Superuser and Module buttons greyed out:
Read @badabing2003 post
Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet Fix
Download File(s)
Displax's latest SafetyNet Fix, a "fork" of kdrag0n safetynet-fix.
These are the NEW Magisk Module repositories:
Androidacy Module Manager
Androidacy Module Manager - Releases
Androidacy Download Center
This is the old Magisk Module repository:
https://github.com/Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
Install Displax's safetyNet Fix
Open Magisk
Tap Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the Displax's SafetyNet Fix file you downloaded.
Tap the Displax's SafetyNet Fix file.
Tap the check mark (✓ at the bottom) to start the installation.
After it installs tap the Save icon to save the log
Tap Reboot.
Settings for Magisk Canary
Open Magisk App
Tap the Setup icon.
Scroll down to App and set the Update Channel to Canary.
Scroll down to Check Updates and enable it.
Scroll down to Magisk and enable Zygisk.
Enable Denylist
Tap Configure DenyList => Tap 3 Dot Menu => Check ✓ Show system apps => Check ✓ Google Play Store, Google Pay, Google Wallet etc.
(Optional) Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
Get Device Certified
Turn Airplane mode on
Open Settings
Tap Apps & notifications
Tap see all...
Tap three dot menu
Tap Show system
Scroll to Google Play Store
Tap Storage and Cache
Tap Clear storage
Note: Repeat the 3 steps above for any app that needs Device Certification i.e., Google Play Services, Google Pay, Google Wallet, etc.
reboot
Turn Airplane mode off
Check Device Certification
Open Google Play Store app
Tap Menu - Circle top right
Tap Settings
Tap About
Check Play protect certification
It may take 24 hours for Device Certification to be updated.
Note: If after completeting Get Device Certified and Check Device Certification you've waited 24 hours your Device is not Certifed or your Device is Certified and certain Google Store apps (Google Pay, NetFliks, etc.) are not working. Use the Play Integrity API Checker app or the TB Checker - Safetynet and Root app to verify you are passing Play Integrity.
Set Magisk App Update Channel/Update Magisk
Set Magisk App Update Channel
Open Magisk App > Tap Settings icon > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta, Canary or Custom.
Update Magisk
When Magisk App notifies you of an update:
Tap install.
Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
When it finishes installing
Tap, Save Log
Log location: /storage/emulated/0/Download
Tap, Reboot
Done!
Install/Update Magisk Modules
Download File(s)
Displax's latest SafetyNet Fix, a "fork" of kdrag0n safetynet-fix.
These are the NEW Magisk Module repositories:
Androidacy Module Manager
Androidacy Module Manager - Releases
Androidacy Download Center
This is the old Magisk Module repository:
https://github.com/Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
LSposed Releases
Shamiko Releases
Install Modules from Storage
Open Magisk
Tap the Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the folder with the Module you want to install.
Tap the Module to highlite it and tap Select.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Install Modules from Androidacy Module Manager
Open Androidacy Module Manager
Tap the Modules icon
Locate the Module you want to install
Tap Install
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Update Modules
Open Androidacy Module Manager
You, will see the Modules that have Updates.
Tap the Module you want to update.
Tap install.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery
Open a Command Prompt on Computer
Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
Open a Powershell Command Prompt on Computer: Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type powershell and press enter.
Notes:
Enable USB Debugging, on your phone: Settings ==> System ==> Advanced ==> Developer options ==> Scroll down to USB debugging and enable it.
When using the Powershell Command Prompt Commands must be preceeded with ./: i.e, ./fastboot devices
If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use the fastboot command, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
Boot fastboot mode (bootloader):
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Test fastboot
Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times or until you should see 'you are a Developer'.
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options >
Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder.
Boot fastboot mode on your phone
Connect the phone to the Computer.
At the prompt type: fastboot devices to verify communication with phone. It should return your phone's serial number.
ADB Sideload
Stock Recovery
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices - Updating instructions
Custom Recovery TWRP
Waiting for Android 12 (S) T.W.R.P
~ ~ ~ Part III - OTHER ~ ~ ~
Custom ROMs
Need help with a Custom ROM?
If you are you are trying to install or have installed a Custom ROM, read and follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM thread.
Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install or have installed for answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s): If you don't find a answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM thread you are trying to install or have installed.
If you are trying to install a Addon(s) {Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.} to the Custom ROM you installed: Search the thread of the Custom ROM you installed or the thread of the Addon you want to add to your Custom ROMfor answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). If you don't find an answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM or Addon (Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.) thread.
ROMs
Google Pixel 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
Other Custom ROMs
lineageOS 20.0 for the Google Pixel 5 (redfin) Nightly
Themes, Apps, and Mods
Google Pixel 5 Themes, Apps, and Mods
T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore
Waiting for Android 13 T.W.R.P.
Thanks! Waiting for twrp now!
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Hey, thanks for this super-detailed guide!
I just did this to my P5, however the guide was not clear on how to get Safetynet working.
After Magisk was installed and I confirmed that the device was rooted, I went to this other thread and followed the instructions for Safetynet at the very end of the first post. The downside seems to be that the device is identified as a Pixel 3A, but it got the Safetynet test to pass. I assume that this will be fixed someday.
kbaltodano said:
Hey, thanks for this super-detailed guide!
I just did this to my P5, however the guide was not clear on how to get Safetynet working.
After Magisk was installed and I confirmed that the device was rooted, I went to this other thread and followed the instructions for Safetynet at the very end of the first post. The downside seems to be that the device is identified as a Pixel 3A, but it got the Safetynet test to pass. I assume that this will be fixed someday.
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I don't think so. Even this method is kinda kludged. Pixel 3a is the latest version not subject to the hardware check that prevented Safetynet check.
I'm assuming OTA updates will disable this root? So don't take any?
PRL77 said:
I'm assuming OTA updates will disable this root? So don't take any?
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No OTA Update will not disable. Root
PRL77 said:
I'm assuming OTA updates will disable this root? So don't take any?
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Yes, you will lose root if you take te OTA. The only way to keep root with OTA is do #7. D..
Jackie Coyote said:
No OTA Update will not disable. Root
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Incorrect, Jackie. See Homeboy76's reply. I actually did a reset to factory defaults before posting this and it removed root. An OTA would do the same.
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Homeboy76 said:
Yes, you will lose root if you take te OTA. The only way to keep root with OTA is do #7. D..
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Thanks for confirming my thoughts. And thanks for this guide, it is damn brilliant.
I'm not an expert but as far as i know that's not correct.
If you do a factory reset your boot image will not be overwritten so technically root is still there.
But the magisk app will be deleted because of the factory reset, the patched boot image should still be in place.
OTA overwrites those files so then it will be fully unrooted.
Pollie81 said:
I'm not an expert but as far as i know that's not correct.
If you do a factory reset your boot image will not be overwritten so technically root is still there.
But the magisk app will be deleted because of the factory reset, the patched boot image should still be in place.
OTA overwrites those files so then it will be fully unrooted.
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I don't take OTAs . I flash factory images on Mondays. But I thought you can't even take OTAs without restoring the boot image first. Either through fastboot or Magisk itself?? Or I think you can flash the full OTA from Google's website. I'm pretty sure that will replace the boot image with stock.
My 3XL died, so I ordered a 5 unlocked from Amazon. In trying to unlock the bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock', I receive FAILED (remote: 'flashing unlock is not allowed'). How can I tell if I have an unlocked phone or is there something else I am missing?
vette8t7 said:
My 3XL died, so I ordered a 5 unlocked from Amazon. In trying to unlock the bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock', I receive FAILED (remote: 'flashing unlock is not allowed'). How can I tell if I have an unlocked phone or is there something else I am missing?
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Did you toggle the unlock in developer settings? If you can't and it's greyed out, your out of luck. Are you on the bootloader screen when your fastbooting? You have updated platform tools?
vette8t7 said:
My 3XL died, so I ordered a 5 unlocked from Amazon. In trying to unlock the bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock', I receive FAILED (remote: 'flashing unlock is not allowed'). How can I tell if I have an unlocked phone or is there something else I am missing?
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My bad, I enabled OEM Debugging, but not the Enable OEM Unlock. Bootloader is unlocked!
vette8t7 said:
My bad, I enabled OEM Debugging, but not the Enable OEM Unlock. Bootloader is unlocked!
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Sweet! Glad you got it.
Jackie Coyote said:
I don't take OTAs . I flash factory images on Mondays. But I thought you can't even take OTAs without restoring the boot image first. Either through fastboot or Magisk itself?? Or I think you can flash the full OTA from Google's website. I'm pretty sure that will replace the boot image with stock.
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The guide goes over this in Step 7D how it is possible on devices with A/B partitions but not those without them.
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Pollie81 said:
I'm not an expert but as far as i know that's not correct.
If you do a factory reset your boot image will not be overwritten so technically root is still there.
But the magisk app will be deleted because of the factory reset, the patched boot image should still be in place.
OTA overwrites those files so then it will be fully unrooted.
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So you're saying that after I lost root on factory reset, all I needed to do was reinstall Magisk?
PRL77 said:
The guide goes over this in Step 7D how it is possible on devices with A/B partitions but not those without them.
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Unless I'm reading it incorrectly, that is no longer an option. Taking the OTA and installing Magisk to the inactive slot has been removed.
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Jackie Coyote said:
PRL77 said:
The guide goes over this in Step 7D how it is possible on devices with A/B partitions but not those without them.
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Unless I'm reading it incorrectly, that is no longer an option. Taking the OTA and installing Magisk to the inactive slot has been removed.
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I'm reading that some devices can be done that way while others cannot. This guide is linked in #7D: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ota.html
I personally won't be doing it, I'll just re-root from scratch, but it does seem like an option.
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PRL77 said:
Jackie Coyote said:
I'm reading that some devices can be done that way while others cannot. This guide is linked in #7D: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ota.html
I personally won't be doing it, I'll just re-root from scratch, but it does seem like an option.
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Yeah, I don't take OTAs. Just was wondering for clarification purposes. Install to inactive slot is not an option on my latest magisk canary build.
https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1303574238796808192?s=19
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Pollie81 said:
I'm not an expert but as far as i know that's not correct.
If you do a factory reset your boot image will not be overwritten so technically root is still there.
But the magisk app will be deleted because of the factory reset, the patched boot image should still be in place.
OTA overwrites those files so then it will be fully unrooted.
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<Edit> You're right!
Homeboy76 said:
Are you sure the boot.img is not overwritten?
Why?
If the boot.img was not overwritten Magisk and Magisk Manager would still be on your phone.
The reason the boot.img is still there is it is stored on your computer i.e. C:/Platform-tools folder
A Factory reset wipes the phone's data & it's Internal Storage.
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magisk manager is an app, the root itself is something that is changed in the boot image.
by a factory reset the system and boot image/partitions are not touched, only the data partition and internal storage if you choose so.
that clears everything exept the boot image, that's why if people would realy want to go back to stock they have to flash a stock/factory image.
because if you do that or OTA the boot image will be overwritten by the stock one.
[Guide] Root Pixel 7 Pro with Magisk + Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + More
Android Security Bulletin—June 2023
Pixel Update Bulletin—June 2023
Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 7 Pro owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.
~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
Disclaimer
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
If you choose to use a Custom Kernels, Custom ROM, etc. You should read the Installation Instructions in their thread before using this guide or attempting to install them. Additionally, the order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting them.
Prerequisites
A Pixel 7 Pro phone with an unlockable bootloader.
The latest Android 13 Factory or OTA Image: "cheetah" for Pixel 7 Pro
Factory Image
a. 13.0.0 (TQ3A.230605.012, Jun 2023)b. 13.0.0 (TQ3A.230605.012.A1, Jun 2023, Verizon, Verizon MVNOs)c. Which one should I use?
OTA Image
a. 13.0.0 (TQ3A.230605.012, Jun 2023)b. 13.0.0 (TQ3A.230605.012.A1, Jun 2023, Verizon, Verizon MVNOs)c. Which one should I use?
A Computer with the latest working SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 installed.
Important Notes:
a. Before installing SDK Platform-tools, check for older versions of fastboot on your computer: Open a Command prompt and type fastboot --version at the prompt. If a adb/fastboot is found delete the folder containing them. Also, check the path environment for paths to them and remove it.
b. Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
c. Need Google's USB Drivers for your Pixel Phone?
NEW
Both Slots Bootable
@badabing2003 has found a way to Have both slots bootable.
He has automated the procedure and added it to PixelFlasher.
@Lughnasadh tested the Both Slots Bootable procedure on his Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 6 Pro phones: It works!
Android 14 Beta are up.
Builds are only available for the following Pixel devices:
Google Pixel 4a5(G)
Google Pixel 5 and 5a
Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
* * * 64-bit-only system images * * *
Google Pixel 4a (5G)
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Android 14 GSI binaries and release
Pixel 4a5(G)
Pixel 5 and 5a
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Pixel 6a Pro
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Update(s)
Factory/OTA Images - 13 June
Android 14 DP
Factory images and OTA images
Android 14 GSI binaries and release
Magisk Alpha - app-release_709f25f6-26101.apk 12 Apr
Magisk Beta - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
Magisk Canary - app-release_a8c4a33e-26103.apk 23 Jun
Magisk Cygisk - Click Pages 5 for installation Instructions.
Magisk Delta -
app-release
Magisk Stable - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
SafetyNet - Displax's SafetyNet Fix, v2.4.0-MOD_1.3 17Jun
SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 Aug 2022
Custom Kernels
a. Google Pixel 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Otherb. ElementalX Kernel Manager
My Other Guides
Pixel 6
Pixel 5
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 4 XL
Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 1 XL
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
@topjohnwu - Magisk.
@Lughnasadh - for his many helpful contributions to this thread.
@badabing2003 - for Pixel Flasher and for his many helpful contributions to this thread.
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
(The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions.)
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
This will erase all user data from the device!
Backup your data
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Notes: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: The bootloader is unlocked and... You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock.
Return Phone to Stock
Backup your data/Internal storage
Use the Android flash tool:
select Wipe => Force Flash Partitions => Lock Bootloader.
Lock Bootloader
If your phone is not 100 percent stock do Return Phone to Stock. If you don't you may brick your phone.
This will erase all user data from the device!
Boot fastboot mode
Open a Command Prompt and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
Enable Developer Options: Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see 'you are a developer'.
Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
Manually Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data
Important Note(s):
If you haven't updated your phones Factory image in a while. It is not necessary to flash all the missed images in succession. Flash the latest Factory image.
If your phone was previously rooted, open Magisk manager and disable all Magisk modules. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings.
If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the Factory image, see Use Pixelflasher...below.
Always verify you have the latest working version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer.
If you get an error while flashing, try one of these options:
Change the USB port to a non charging USB port.
Change the USB cord.
Change Computers.
If you phone bootloops
Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
fastboot Reboot
Backup your data
Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 7 Pro - cheetah to your Computer.
Go to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 4. Extract the flash-all.bat and the init_boot.img files from the Factory Image.
Flash Factory Image Keep Data
Upgrading Android 13
* E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
Flash to current/Active Slot.
@Echo off
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-cheetah-aaaaaa-9.9-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot flash radio radio-cheetah-a9999a-999999-999999-a-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot update image-cheetah-aa9a.999999.999.zip
Note:The -w is removed to Keep Data.
echo Press any key to exit...
pause >nul
exit
Note: It is a good idea to flash the Google factory image to both slots (A & B) when Upgrading to a new Android Version.
See Flash Other Slot bat file... below, to flash to the other/inactive slot.
* * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
Updating Android 13
Flash to Other/Inactive Slot.
Note: See Flash Other Slot bat file... below.
* * * * * E N D * * * * *
Flash Other Slot bat file - Save as flash-other.bat
Note: To run this file type flash-other at the Command Prompt.
ECHO OFF
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
echo This is the slot you are currently on.
fastboot getvar current-slot
echo Press any key to continue...
pause >nul
fastboot --set-active=other
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
echo This is the slot you switched to.
fastboot getvar current-slot
echo Press any key to continue...
pause >nul
flash-all
exit
* * E N D - Creating File * *
After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-cheetah-....img
flash-all.bat
image-cheetah-....zip
radio-cheetah-....img
On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
Connect your phone to the computer.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
The phone will reboot when flashing is completed.
Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the init_boot.img - to root/reroot.
Flash Factory Image Wipe Data
This will wipe your phone's Data/Internal Storage.
Do not edit the flash-all.bat file.
If you need to disable Verity and Verification: See Disabling Verity and Verification below.
Disabling Verity and Verification
* E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
@Echo off
PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
fastboot --set-active=other
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-cheetah-aaaaaa-9.9-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot flash radio radio-cheetah-a99999-999999-999999-a-9999999.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
fastboot - w update --disable-verity --disable-verification image-cheetah-AA1A.999999.999.A9.zip
echo Press any key to exit...
pause >nul
exit
Notes:
The first time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your Data/Internal Storage.
When doing Subsequent updates and disabling Verity and Verification, the -w flag can be removed to Keep Data.
Once you start Disabling Verity and Verification you should continue doing it. If you skip disabling one time. The next time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your phone.
Some kernels require Disabling verity and verification
To flash the Factory image to both slots (A & B) see Flash Other Slot bat file... above.
* * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
bootloader-cheetah-....img
flash-all.bat
image-cheetah-....zip
radio-cheetah-....img
On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
Connect your phone to the computer.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
Setup phone
Enable Developer Mode and USB Debugging
Setup => About phone => Tap Build number 7 times or until you see you are a 'Devloper'.
Setup => System => Developer options => Enable Developer options => enable USB Debugging
Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
If you are uncomfortable manually Use PixelFlasher by @badabing2003
PixelFlasher for Google Pixel 7 Pro Support Thread
(NEW) Make Both Slots Bootable: Manually, Flash the OTA Image to Both Slots - One bootable and rooted, the other slot bootable without root.
Before you start
Backup your data
Make sure that there is no pending OTA update, by going to Settings > About phone > System updates, which should say Your system is up to date.
Download the latest Factory and OTA image for your device.
Verify the checksum of the Factory and OTA image. The last portion of the filename is the first 8 digits of its SHA-256 checksum; the full SHA-256 checksum is shown next to the download link.
Extract the boot/init_boot.image from the Factory image:
Extract the Factory Image file that you downloaded (cheetah-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) into a folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-cheetah-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into a folder. The stock init_boot.img file should be in this folder.
Patch the init_boot.img:
Open the Magisk (Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable) App
The Update Channel should be set to Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable, depending on the version you installed.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the init_boot.img file you extracted from the factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the init_boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and is stored in the download folder.
Reboot
Copy/Move the magisk_patched....img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
Sideload the OTA zip file
Boot Recovery mode
With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, type: adb reboot recovery
If you're unable to use adb to reboot into recovery, you can use the key combination for your device: Press and hold Volume Down button, then press and hold Power button then use the Volume Down/Up button to select the Recovery option from the menu.
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should be on the screen.
Access the recovery menu:
Hold the Power button and press Volume up button up once. The recovery text menu will appear.
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
Enter sideload mode:
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
(Optional) Verify Computer sees your device:
Type: adb devices and press return.
Your device number should shows up with "sideload" next to it.
Sideload the OTA zip file
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
Type:
adb sideload cheetah-ota-aa9a.999999.999-a99999aa.zip and press enter.
Once sideloading finishes, reboot the phone by choosing Reboot system now option on the The recovery text menu.
Note: This slot is bootable and NOT ROOTED
Sideload the OTA zip file to the other slot and Root it.
Boot Recovery mode
With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, type: adb reboot recovery
If you're unable to use adb to reboot into recovery, you can use the key combination for your device: Press and hold Volume Down button, then press and hold Power button then use the Volume Down/Up button to select the Recovery option from the menu.
The device is now in recovery mode an Android logo with red exclamation mark should be on the screen.
Access the recovery menu:
Hold the Power button and press Volume up button up once. The recovery text menu will appear.
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
Enter sideload mode:
Select the Apply update from ADB option from the recovery text menu
Sideload the OTA zip file
Type: adb sideload cheetah-ota-aa9a.999999.999-a99999aa.zip at the prompt and press enter.
Once sideloading finishes, choose Reboot system now option on the The recovery text menu.
Flash Magisk_patched....img to root
On the phone: Boot bootloader/fastboot mode
On the PC:
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK Platform-tools folder.
Type: fastboot flash init_boot magic_patched....img at the Prompt and press enter.
Type: fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Disconnect the phone from the PC.
Note: This slot is bootable and ROOTED.
Done!
Extract the flash-all.bat and the boot/init_boot.img files from the Factory Image
Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
Extract the Factory Image file (cheetah-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder. The, stock, flash-all.bat file should be in this folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-cheetah-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into the folder. The, stock, init_boot.img file should be in this folder.
Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Android 13
Upgrade to Android 13: OP, Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 2. Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, Keep data
Patching the boot/init_boot.img - to root/reroot.
If your phone was previously rooted, DO NOT repeat DO NOT install another Magisk Manager app. Do this before you patch the boot/init_boot image:
Open the Magisk Manager app and disable all Magisk modules. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings.
If you gave it a different name and you've forgotten the name. Use TB checker to find the name of the hidden Magisk Manager. You can also use TB Checker to check if you have more than one Magisk Manager app installed.
Extract the boot/init_boot.img file from the Factory Image.
Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
Extract the Factory Image file (cheetah-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-cheetah-aa9a.999999.999.zip). The, stock, boot/init_boot.img file should be in this folder.
Install Magisk Canary - Download app-release.apk
or
Magisk Beta/Stable App
Open Magisk Beta/Canary/Stable App
The Update Channel should be set to Beta/Canary/Stable, depending on the version you Installed.
Tap Install (next to Magisk)
Tap, Select and Patch a File
Select the init_boot.img file you extracted from the latest factory image.
Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
Tap Let's Go
When you see done, the init_boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and is stored in the download folder.
Reboot
Copy/Move the magisk_patched....img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
Copy it to a USB drive and transfer it to your computer.
Move it to your computer using adb push
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt in the folder you copied the patched boot.img to.
Type fastboot flash init_boot magic_patched....img at the Prompt and press enter.
Type fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
Important, if your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
Flash the 'stock' init_boot.img to both slots: fastboot flash init_boot --slot all init_boot.img
Remove Modules
Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
fastboot Reboot.
Important, if the Magisk Manager app has the Superuser and Module buttons greyed out:
Read @badabing2003 post
Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet Fix
Download File(s)
Displax's latest SafetyNet Fix, a "fork" of kdrag0n safetynet-fix.
These are the NEW Magisk Module repositories:
Androidacy Module Manager
Androidacy Module Manager - Releases
Androidacy Download Center
This is the old Magisk Module repository:
https://github.com/Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
Install Displax's safetyNet Fix
Open Magisk
Tap Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the Displax's SafetyNet Fix file you downloaded.
Tap the Displax's SafetyNet Fix file.
Tap the check mark (✓ at the bottom) to start the installation.
After it installs tap the Save icon to save the log
Tap Reboot.
Settings for Magisk
Open Magisk App
Tap the Setup icon.
Scroll down to App and set the Update Channel to Canary.
Scroll down to Check Updates and enable it.
Scroll down to Magisk and enable Zygisk.
Enable Denylist
Tap Configure DenyList => Tap 3 Dot Menu => Check ✓ Show system apps => Check ✓ Google Play Store, Google Pay, Google Wallet etc.
(Optional) Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
Get Device Certified
Turn Airplane mode on
Open Settings
Tap Apps & notifications
Tap see all...
Tap three dot menu
Tap Show system
Scroll to Google Play Store
Tap Storage and Cache
Tap Clear storage
Note: Repeat the 3 steps above for any app that needs Device Certification i.e., Google Play Services, Google Pay, Google Wallet, etc.
reboot
Turn Airplane mode off
Check Device Certification
Open Google Play Store app
Tap Menu - Circle top right
Tap Settings
Tap About
Check Play protect certification
It may take 24 hours for Device Certification to be updated.
Note: If after completeting Get Device Certified and Check Device Certification you've waited 24 hours your Device is not Certifed or your Device is Certified and certain Google Store apps (Google Pay, NetFliks, etc.) are not working. Use the Play Integrity API Checker app or the TB Checker - Safetynet and Root app to verify you are passing Play Integrity.
Set Magisk App Update Channel/Update Magisk
Set Magisk App Update Channel
Open Magisk App > Tap Settings icon > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta, Canary or Custom.
Update Magisk
When Magisk App notifies you of an update:
Tap install.
Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
When it finishes installing
Tap, Save Log
Log location: /storage/emulated/0/Download
Tap, Reboot
Done!
Install/Update Magisk Modules
Download Modules
These are the NEW Magisk Module repositories:
Androidacy Module Manager
Androidacy Module Manager - Releases
Androidacy Download Center
This is the old Magisk Module repository:
https://github.com/Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
LSposed Releases
Shamiko Releases
Install Modules from Storage
Open Magisk
Tap the Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the folder with the Module you want to install.
Tap the Module to highlite it and tap Select.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Install Modules from Androidacy Module Manager
Open Androidacy Module Manager
Tap the Modules icon
Locate the Module you want to install
Tap Install
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Update Modules
Open Androidacy Module Manager
You, will see the Modules that have Updates.
Tap the Module you want to update.
Tap install.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery
Open a Command Prompt on Computer
Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
Open a Powershell Command Prompt on Computer: Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type powershell and press enter.
Notes:
Enable USB Debugging, on your phone: Settings ==> System ==> Advanced ==> Developer options ==> Scroll down to USB debugging and enable it.
When using the Powershell Command Prompt Commands must be preceeded with ./: i.e, ./fastboot devices
If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use the fastboot command, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
Boot fastboot mode (bootloader):
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Test fastboot
Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times or until you should see 'you are a Developer'.
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options >
Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder.
Boot fastboot mode on your phone
Connect the phone to the Computer.
At the prompt type: fastboot devices to verify communication with phone. It should return your phone's serial number.
ADB Sideload
Stock Recovery
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices - Updating instructions
Custom Recovery TWRP
Waiting for Android 13 (R) T.W.R.P
~ ~ ~ Part III - OTHER ~ ~ ~
Custom ROMs
Need help with a Custom ROM?
If you are you are trying to install or have installed a Custom ROM, read and follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM thread.
Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install or have installed for answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s): If you don't find a answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM thread you are trying to install or have installed.
If you are trying to install a Addon(s) {Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.} to the Custom ROM you installed: Search the thread of the Custom ROM you installed or the thread of the Addon you want to add to your Custom ROMfor answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). If you don't find an answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM or Addon (Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.) thread.
ROMs
Google Pixel 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
Other Custom ROMs
GrapheneOS
Themes, Apps, and Mods
Google Pixel 7 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods
T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore
Waiting for Android 13 T.W.R.P.
Reserved
Double-check your root command, I guess it's wrong. Instead of fastboot flash boot init_boot magic_patched....img, it should be fastboot flash init_boot magic_patched....img
Also for unlocking the bootloader, aren't you supposed to reboot into bootloader mode? Your instructions say "Boot fastboot mode". You can't actually run the unlock command in fastboot mode.
Kkooly said:
Also for unlocking the bootloader, aren't you supposed to reboot into bootloader mode? Your instructions say "Boot fastboot mode". You can't actually run the unlock command in fastboot mode.
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When you boot the bootloader you are in fastboot mode
Oh Sorry! I thought when you ran "adb reboot fastboot" it went into fastboot mode I had to run "adb reboot bootloader". So they both are technically fastboot then? my bad!
binary**# said:
Double-check your root command, I guess it's wrong. Instead of fastboot flash boot init_boot magic_patched....img, it should be fastboot flash init_boot magic_patched....img
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Thank you for this!
Kkooly said:
Oh Sorry! I thought when you ran "adb reboot fastboot" it went into fastboot mode I had to run "adb reboot bootloader". So they both are technically fastboot then? my bad!
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This article will help you understand bootloader mode/fastboot mode:
How to Enter Fastboot Mode on Android Devices | Bootloader Mode
Kkooly said:
Oh Sorry! I thought when you ran "adb reboot fastboot" it went into fastboot mode I had to run "adb reboot bootloader". So they both are technically fastboot then? my bad!
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yeah...when I first was rooting pixel (back for my pixel 2), it was quite confusing that you would "reboot [to] bootloader" to boot into "fastboot" mode (being counter-intuitive to re"boot" into something else when trying to simultaneously "boot" the original intended ), and all of this is NOT done in recovery mode (which is for something completely different) like I had gotten familiar with doing for my Galaxy S5 (which is where one would do all the "rooting" commands and what-not).... pretty confusing...
that and figuring out the two different slots, active/inactive thing was most confusing!
ro.product.first_api_level must be 32 or less to pass safetynet
I wonder when we will have custom kernel/rom that reenables miracast
Anyone with Magisk Delta currently have it working with safety net?
ihavenolifee said:
Anyone with Magisk Delta currently have it working with safety net?
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there's a lot happening getting safety net to completely pass right now. There's a lot of "test" module fixes based off of Displax's USNF that have all had varying degrees of working -- the most established fix to be working (specifically for the P7P) is his original "test" fix; not his MOD 2.0 fix he has published right now.
In any case, you should check out the last 3-4 pages of the thread below and/or check out the OP to see directly which fix seems to work; be warned that you will not use Magisk Delta and from the OP you'll see how it's a "fluid" situation right now and there's a lot of back and forth as to what's working and what's not.
June 20, 2023 TQ3A.230605.012.A1 Verizon/MVNOs / June 13, 2023 TQ3A.230605.012 Global - Unlock bootloader / Root Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] / SafetyNet
Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] Updated May 13, 2023 Note that more than three users have said that 34.0.1 (even May 10, 2023's binary update of 34.0.1) did not work correctly for them. I recommend sticking with 33.0.3 (just below these quotes) Someone...
forum.xda-developers.com
simplepinoi177 said:
there's a lot happening getting safety net to completely pass right now. There's a lot of "test" module fixes based off of Displax's USNF that have all had varying degrees of working -- the most established fix to be working (specifically for the P7P) is his original "test" fix; not his MOD 2.0 fix he has published right now.
In any case, you should check out the last 3-4 pages of the thread below and/or check out the OP to see directly which fix seems to work; be warned that you will not use Magisk Delta and from the OP you'll see how it's a "fluid" situation right now and there's a lot of back and forth as to what's working and what's not.
June 20, 2023 TQ3A.230605.012.A1 Verizon/MVNOs / June 13, 2023 TQ3A.230605.012 Global - Unlock bootloader / Root Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] / SafetyNet
Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] Updated May 13, 2023 Note that more than three users have said that 34.0.1 (even May 10, 2023's binary update of 34.0.1) did not work correctly for them. I recommend sticking with 33.0.3 (just below these quotes) Someone...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I found this earlier and found the test module to work for now.
thanks for the reply though!
Upgrading from P4XL and was looking for the standard @Homeboy76 thread and here we are ! Thanks again. Will be my bookmark for the next couple of years
I'm so glad to see this here. Your guides are detailed and easy to follow. Thank you.
i'm on TD1A.220804.031, Oct 2022 already unlocked my bootloader but eevry time i tried this command "fastboot flash init_boot ***.img" it give me this error "FAILED (remote: 'failed to flash partition (init_boot_a)')" i also tried this one "fastboot flash boot magisk_pat***.img --slot all" this one doesn't give me any error but when i boot back to android magisk doesn't detect a patched boot, don't know what to do i've rooted many devices before including the pixel 6 pro and never had this issue before :C
J0nhy said:
i'm on TD1A.220804.031, Oct 2022 already unlocked my bootloader but eevry time i tried this command "fastboot flash init_boot ***.img" it give me this error "FAILED (remote: 'failed to flash partition (init_boot_a)')" i also tried this one "fastboot flash boot magisk_pat***.img --slot all" this one doesn't give me any error but when i boot back to android magisk doesn't detect a patched boot, don't know what to do i've rooted many devices before including the pixel 6 pro and never had this issue before :C
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"...it give me this error "FAILED (remote 'failed to flash partition (init_boot_a)')" Strange!
When I got that error it was because I patched the boot.img instead of the init_boot.img and tried to flash it with fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched...img.
@Homeboy76 The links under OTA images section in Prerequisites are generating downloads for an Oriole build:
"oriole-ota-tp1a.221005.002-5e69c530.zip"
That has to be a mistake right?
klark1kent said:
@Homeboy76 The links under OTA images section in Prerequisites are generating downloads for an Oriole build:
"oriole-ota-tp1a.221005.002-5e69c530.zip"
That has to be a mistake right?
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It is a mistake, thanks for the feed back.
It is fixed.