March Boot file - stock & patched - Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion

In case it helps anyone out, here is a link to the stock boot.img from March QQ2A.200305.003, and one I patched with Magisk 20.3 (20300).
Stock file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I9cnV8rH4GVCgEDJa1j4ps5VwVj3zfD-
Patched file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DA7vt1AtFmtc4XYX5_UCTjbkEa0fweuc
These files are to install Magisk. Please only flash it if you are already on March update. This is not March OTA!
Link courtesy of @i5lee8bit; March OTA patched with Magisk 20.4 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=306923

Dear Mushtafa, great thanks to you! I've been looking for this all day. Thank you!

mushtafa said:
In case it helps anyone out, here is a link to the stock boot.img from March QQ2A.200305.003, and one I patched with Magisk 20.3 (20300).
Stock file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I9cnV8rH4GVCgEDJa1j4ps5VwVj3zfD-
Patched file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DA7vt1AtFmtc4XYX5_UCTjbkEa0fweuc
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Doesn't work for me when I flash the magisk and reboot, I can no longer swipe or tap anything on my screen. Only physical side buttons are functioning.

onlyguynamedniles said:
Doesn't work for me when I flash the magisk and reboot, I can no longer swipe or tap anything on my screen. Only physical side buttons are functioning.
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You've already updated to March and booting OK?
Have Magisk Manager installed?
You could flash the stock file and modify itself with your install of Magisk and see if that makes any difference.
I'm not sure how many people have flashed this? Not sure if anyone else has had issues with it?

mushtafa said:
You've already updated to March and booting OK?
Have Magisk Manager installed?
You could flash the stock file and modify itself with your install of Magisk and see if that makes any difference.
I'm not sure how many people have flashed this? Not sure if anyone else has had issues with it?
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No I'm still on January, I never got the Feb OTA and didn't bother to try manually since it didn't seem significant enough but I wanted this March update because of the new Pixel drop feature set.

You can't flash the March boot image if you're still on January! That's why you're having issues.
You need to flash the boot mode mage from January, or update to Match firmware

mushtafa said:
You can't flash the March boot image if you're still on January! That's why you're having issues.
You need to flash the boot mode mage from January, or update to Match firmware
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I tried to do this with the March update downloading it from Google and the result was the same as onlyguynamedniles, my touchscreen not working, I am in February update.
Last month there were several downloads for February, this time for March only one file available.

otrobruno said:
I tried to do this with the March update downloading it from Google and the result was the same as onlyguynamedniles, my touchscreen not working, I am in February update.
Last month there were several downloads for February, this time for March only one file available.
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You flashed the March boot.img on your February firmware? Why?

mushtafa said:
You flashed the March boot.img on your February firmware? Why?
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sorry but this was my first time trying this, before all I had to do was:
when OTA was available, went to Magisk Manager/Uninstall/Restore Images (Not Reboot)
applied OTA as everyone ormally would Settings/System/System Update (Not Reboot)
then, go to Magisk Manager/Install/Install to Inactive Slot
finally, after installation done, reboot
but this march update is not appearing so steps I've tried this time:
1. Got the latest boot image
2. Patched boot image in magisk manager
3. Flashed magisk-patched boot image
please your help what's missing?

otrobruno said:
sorry but this was my first time trying this, before all I had to do was:
when OTA was available, went to Magisk Manager/Uninstall/Restore Images (Not Reboot)
applied OTA as everyone ormally would Settings/System/System Update (Not Reboot)
then, go to Magisk Manager/Install/Install to Inactive Slot
finally, after installation done, reboot
but this march update is not appearing so steps I've tried this time:
1. Got the latest boot image
2. Patched boot image in magisk manager
3. Flashed magisk-patched boot image
please your help what's missing?
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If you're not getting the March OTA, you need to download it from Google and sideload it. https://developers.google.com/android/ota
There is a thread here somewhere which shows how to do this.
The boot.img I shared above is for people who need it for Magisk and saves them downloading the ~2GB factory file.

Hi.
Is "10.0.0 (QQ2A.200305.003, Mar 2020, All carriers except AT&T)" ok for the pixel 4 xl unlocked ?

wonderlander17 said:
Hi.
Is "10.0.0 (QQ2A.200305.003, Mar 2020, All carriers except AT&T)" ok for the pixel 4 xl unlocked ?
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Affirmative :good:

dang is it that hard to understand . if youre build number does not look exactly like this QQ2A.200305.003 then do not use these boot.img's
its that simple this is not to upgrade you to the march sec patch with root this is for people already on the march sec patch to use to gain root

FIXED IT!! After taking the March update I flashed this patched img the phone boots up to a black screen. If you use the power button it brings up a White menu with "power off" "restart". So then I turn the phone off and load fastboot and flash the stock boot img and everything works again. Any ideas? Figured it out.... Magisk modules that were running.

Can you flash any of them without the use of a computer?

mydjtl said:
Can you flash any of them without the use of a computer?
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Nope. TWRP or any other recovery is not yet compatible.

mydjtl said:
Can you flash any of them without the use of a computer?
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Yes with ex kernel manager it's possible

Here's an updated patched March 2020 QQ2A.200305.003 boot image with Magisk 20.4.
I've been using it for the last 2 days and haven't noticed any problems as of yet. Couldn't direct install in Magisk Manager, so feel free to use this if it makes things any easier. OP, please feel free to add this link to your post if you want.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=306923

i5lee8bit said:
Here's an updated patched March 2020 QQ2A.200305.003 boot image with Magisk 20.4.
I've been using it for the last 2 days and haven't noticed any problems as of yet. Couldn't direct install in Magisk Manager, so feel free to use this if it makes things any easier. OP, please feel free to add this link to your post if you want.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=306923
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Added to OP, cheers

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[GUIDE] How to root your Nokia 8, and keep the ability to do official OTA updates

So as the official bootloader unlock broadened the audience of this from tinkerers/developers to basically everyone I thought this guide might me helpful for some...
PREREQUISITES:
- Unlocked bootloader (official or unofficial)
- latest magisk manager installed on phone (https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases)
- latest fastboot and adb binaries from google(https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools)
- latest twrp.img to boot (NOT FLASH), zip not needed (https://eu.dl.twrp.me/NB1/)
- Fully stock partitions (if you do not have this reflash latest stock via ostla), as OTA updates will do a integrity check.
- PC with WIN/OSX/LINUX with USB port^^ (on windows you might have to add .exe to the commands)
- disable automatic system updates in developer options, as you will still have to manually root the updated partition, so this makes sure you don't miss it. You still get notifications on available updates and can apply them easily(as you will see)
SETUP_STEPS:
1. Go into Magisk manager and "just download" the latest zip
2.1 Run
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
or reboot into download/fastboot mode via other means
2.2 Run
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-NB1.img
(change this when your version of twrp differs)
2.3 Flash the .zip magisk downloaded in 1.)
2.4 Reboot.
Congratulations you now have root!
STEPS_TO_UPDATE:
1. Go into Magisk Manager -> Uninstall -> Restore Images
2. Apply Update, DO NOT REBOOT YET
3. When step to finished and it promts you to reboot go into Magisk Manager -> Install -> Install to inactive Slot
Congratulations you can now reboot and will have an updated Android while keeping full root.
ALTERNATIVE GUIDE (without twrp, using prerooted boot.img)
(works for newest patch level, where twrp isn't working yet)
this guide works on newest patches as long as someone provides a prerooted boot.img.
So basically you either need a boot.img available or twrp...
Hopefully this helps until TWRP is compatible with September Security Patch
LINKS:
stock boot.img: (may to october patches)
https://cloud.vault81.de/s/fnoizKwi8kNF3Rg
prerooted boot.img: (may to october patches)
https://cloud.vault81.de/s/AeHiE5HR2qonb3N
PREREQUISITES:
- same as above minus twrp
- patched/prerooted boot image (either create it yourself or use link provided here)
STEPS_TO_ROOT:
0.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
or get into download mode otherwise
1.
Code:
fastboot boot NB1_prerooted_boot.img
1.1. The phone will boot into an temporarily rooted state,
2. Use magisk manager-> Install -> "Direct Install" to persist the root.
3. Reboot
Congrats you now have root even on versions where twrp isn't working yet....
Edit1:
Added link to all stock boot images from may to october security
Edit2:
Did the same for magisk prerooted
Edit3:
Added November images thanks to @czupyt
TWRP isnt working right now so whoever updated to September patch cant do anything except unlock bootloader. Unless someone can pull a boot.img from the newest patch so we can all patch it through Magisk and get root.
ironman38102 said:
TWRP isnt working right now so whoever updated to September patch cant do anything except unlock bootloader. Unless someone can pull a boot.img from the newest patch so we can all patch it through Magisk and get root.
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I can try to do that once I get back home tomorrow...
I have working magisk on september patch so I should have both prerooted and Stock (cause Magisk backups those)
Trissi said:
I can try to do that once I get back home tomorrow...
I have working magisk on september patch so I should have both prerooted and Stock (cause Magisk backups those)
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That would be much appreciated. Alot of people who just unlocked bootloader cant root and the maintainer of our TWRP will take a couple of days
indeed
ironman38102 said:
TWRP isnt working right now so whoever updated to September patch cant do anything except unlock bootloader. Unless someone can pull a boot.img from the newest patch so we can all patch it through Magisk and get root.
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Simple Solution: A/B Partition System.
One Slot is the September Update, the other is August Update.
Update to September, Unlock, witch to other Slot with August Update, Boot Offical TWRP 3.2.3-0 (-1 not booting tho).
Now you can Install the Install Zip for the August BL and Magisk.
Bootup and use Magisk for Inactive Slot.
So did I, but I'm still on August Slot, I'll try to root the September Boot Partiton, and Install TWRP later when Fix arrived.
But rooted September doens't seem very... Stable
LoaderFabi said:
Simple Solution: A/B Partition System.
One Slot is the September Update, the other is August Update.
Update to September, Unlock, witch to other Slot with August Update, Boot Offical TWRP 3.2.3-0 (-1 not booting tho).
Now you can Install the Install Zip for the August BL and Magisk.
Bootup and use Magisk for Inactive Slot.
So did I, but I'm still on August Slot, I'll try to root the September Boot Partiton, and Install TWRP later when Fix arrived.
But rooted September doens't seem very... Stable
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I'm already about to install the September patch again. I downgraded to May so I could root my phone and provide the clean boot.img from the stock September so people can root without twrp. And honestly A/B partition is still new to me that I still don't understand it
ironman38102 said:
I'm already about to install the September patch again. I downgraded to May so I could root my phone and provide the clean boot.img from the stock September so people can root without twrp. And honestly A/B partition is still new to me that I still don't understand it
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A/B system is not Complex at all. It's just having 2x a Partiton Group (Boot, System, OEM and Recovery I think) and having the ability with Fatboot to simply switch between group A and group B.
You Inital Set up Partiton A (Nokia did for us with Nougat 7.1.1). If you Update, the Update will be extracted to Partition B, aftzer finishing you reboot to Partiton Group B, leaving group A untouched in Case of Error on Partition B.
That's it pretty much.
LoaderFabi said:
A/B system is not Complex at all. It's just having 2x a Partiton Group (Boot, System, OEM and Recovery I think) and having the ability with Fatboot to simply switch between group A and group B.
You Inital Set up Partiton A (Nokia did for us with Nougat 7.1.1). If you Update, the Update will be extracted to Partition B, aftzer finishing you reboot to Partiton Group B, leaving group A untouched in Case of Error on Partition B.
That's it pretty much.
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No I get that but its just that I forget cuz this is my first phone with a/b partition. Anyway I got the phone to latest patch rooted so I'll see if I can get the untouched img
i'm on september security update and followed the seconde guide, but still show the android logo not booting the phone
eric194 said:
i'm on september security update and followed the seconde guide, but still show the android logo not booting the phone
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On what step? Was it after you completed the guide? Or did the patched image not boot already?
If the patched image worked but it din't afterwards, you should reflash the stock_boot.img and redo the guide again because you probably flashed twrp and broke your bootloader...
As you can see in the prerequisites this guide requires a stock bootloader to start.
Trissi said:
On what step? Was it after you completed the guide? Or did the patched image not boot already?
If the patched image worked but it din't afterwards, you should reflash the stock_boot.img and redo the guide again because you probably flashed twrp and broke your bootloader...
As you can see in the prerequisites this guide requires a stock bootloader to start.
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Nop I didn't flash twrp & Im on stock bootloader fresh september no modifications
eric194 said:
Nop I didn't flash twrp & Im on stock bootloader fresh september no modifications
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So did the prerooted Image Boot?
If so it basically has to be your boot/system partition(I had mine compromised too and couldn't fix it with just flashing boot.img had to reflash everything via ostla)
If even the prerooted Image didnt boot im sorry i don't really know how to help, as I have working root with Magisk on September patch and the Image boots just fine for me....
eric194 said:
Nop I didn't flash twrp & Im on stock bootloader fresh september no modifications
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Also you could Switch slots to revert back to august Patch and use the normal twrp guide then... And run the September Update via the magisk method
Trissi said:
Also you could Switch slots to revert back to august Patch and use the normal twrp guide then... And run the September Update via the magisk method
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Ok I will try that hope it'll work
Edit : thanks dude it worked
Hey everyone;
My Nokia TA-1004 is on the July SP (4.88B_SP02) with unlocked bootloader (unofficial method), TWRP and Magisk installed.
Where can I find a stock boot.img to flash? I tried flashing the boot.img on this thread and although I can boot fine my wifi will be broken (I tried and had to restore nandroid backup). I also tried following the guide here but my OSTLA won't get past "Flashing Service Bootloader".
Any help?
Xayar said:
Hey everyone;
My Nokia TA-1004 is on the July SP (4.88B_SP02) with unlocked bootloader (unofficial method), TWRP and Magisk installed.
Where can I find a stock boot.img to flash? I tried flashing the boot.img on this thread and although I can boot fine my wifi will be broken (I tried and had to restore nandroid backup). I also tried following the guide here but my OSTLA won't get past "Flashing Service Bootloader".
Any help?
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Flash the full Stock build (i think its even may patch), via ostla (https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...ia-8-official-firmware-links-updated-t3678487), then follow this guide then reapply all updates by following the update steps...
So which file do I have to download from https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t64iHuQQjmMnzcujZtjYplh6ipbiF6Cw ? I tried with the 488B one and got stuck on "flashing service bootloader"...
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So which file do I have to download from https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t64iHuQQjmMnzcujZtjYplh6ipbiF6Cw ? I tried with the 488B one and got stuck on "flashing service bootloader"...
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Are you trying to use OST LA 6.1.2? Cuz that doesnt work

Android 10 factory and magisk patched boot images

Link contains factory boot, and patched images, bootloader and radio from stated release
August 2020 (canary): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SpBngNA35CnCCF57jK8wjhRUQEeyyCHG?usp=sharing
Tulsadiver module disabler: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/themes/magisk-modules-disabler-t3966867 (i think magisk canary disables modules if you boot into safe mode https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/commit/a5d7c41d209527fe7b45a2ef7d031add9b6fad24 )
Way to update without flashing: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/ota.md
here is a guide for getting root: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/root-your-pixel-3-android-10-0200295/
platform tools were updated in july 2020: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
and a guide for google pay with root: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...7-1-22-pie-t3929950/post79643248#post79643248
Hide Google pay, Google play services, Google services framework, clear Google pay data after update and apply module.
old factory and patched images:
July 2020 (canary patch): https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=16-XxwJbT5VIIT1cbDTXIffdOuqwx3XCH
Feb 2020 (beta patch): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WZ2-tza0IB3oICGFCHuj1GJKJr0nd8a3
Jan 2020 (canary patch): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_zNt1i2uqbGhfEiWn0O716v9noJdR4uJ
Dec 2019(canary patch): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JHc86ZOHkyNA0uJ6r43eLqG4oe6KBfGy
nov 2019(canary patch): https://drive.google.com/open?id=14GA7qrPITZ_-jYNDAFuC0bJiaKwGmqRP
oct 2019(canary patch) : https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=16bbXgyWwi8TmJNaih_UvdtXxB8fC5W0t
note: i think you can go into recovery mode to disable modules with canary magisk if you have trouble.
updated OP with nov images
one report of nov 2019 update breaking google pay
The boot images are very helpful. Thanks!
I initially used the one patched for Magisk and was able to get root on the Nov release. Than I tried to install EdXposed Yahfa version (after installing Riru 19.5) and I got stuck in during boot at the "G logo" screen.
I was able to get back to a non-rooted system by reflashing the unpatched boot.img file. Now I need to figure out how to disable the Edxposed modules while staying on the November patch. The instructions for disabling Magisk modules seem written for a release earlier than Nov or they assume you have TWRP.
Any quick pointer on how to disable my Magisk modules on the November release?
if you can push the magisk uninstall zip to your device, then fastboot booting into twrp then flashing the magisk uninstall zip that should do the trick.
swieder711 said:
The boot images are very helpful. Thanks!
I initially used the one patched for Magisk and was able to get root on the Nov release. Than I tried to install EdXposed Yahfa version (after installing Riru 19.5) and I got stuck in during boot at the "G logo" screen.
I was able to get back to a non-rooted system by reflashing the unpatched boot.img file. Now I need to figure out how to disable the Edxposed modules while staying on the November patch. The instructions for disabling Magisk modules seem written for a release earlier than Nov or they assume you have TWRP.
Any quick pointer on how to disable my Magisk modules on the November release?
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See this, https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/themes/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3967433. Twrp isn't going to work on 10.
jd1639 said:
See this, https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/themes/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3967433. Twrp isn't going to work on 10.
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Thanks for the pointer. I wasn't sure if that Disabler would work with the November image.
I ended up reflashing the factory default and than reapplying the correct files. I now have GravityBox running on the Nov Image!
Up and running with OP's patched image and November "dirty" flash. Don't use G-pay so no report on that.
Edit - patched IMG after first boot shows magisk 19.5 installed, not 20.2 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
ffchampmt said:
Up and running with OP's patched image and November "dirty" flash. Don't use G-pay so no report on that.
Edit - patched IMG after first boot shows magisk 19.5 installed, not 20.2 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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OP updated to show 19.5.
Had the same issue and ran into the problem getting the modules disabled. Glad you were able to get it up and running.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
i think doing a full uninstall of magisk (removes modules and settings) might be best until twrp or something else comes along...
Thanks for the patched image @dipstik. Gonna wait for Dec's iteration
chinesecooler said:
Thanks for the patched image @dipstik. Gonna wait for Dec's iteration
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wait no more!
Woop woop, time for my bi-annually update
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wait no more!
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Which version of Magisk did you use to patch the boot image? I tried using stable and canary to patch the stock boot image when I updated earlier, but each time it would just reboot straight to bootloader.
i patched with 20.2-72edbfc4 .
this thread might help. i havent updated yet. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/december-update-rootable-t4013605
dipstik said:
i patched with 20.2-72edbfc4 .
this thread might help. i havent updated yet. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/december-update-rootable-t4013605
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I've been following that thread and there doesn't really seem to be a definitive solution yet. What works for one person doesn't seem to work for anyone else (including me). I'll just live without root for the first time in about 9 years until the problem is figured out...
Face_Plant said:
I've been following that thread and there doesn't really seem to be a definitive solution yet. What works for one person doesn't seem to work for anyone else (including me). I'll just live without root for the first time in about 9 years until the problem is figured out...
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I read through this thread and the other thread you referenced, Has anyone tried topjohnwu's method: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tutorials.md ? I used with the November update and had no issues. It doesn't involve flashing patched image.
Is root working for anyone else on the Dec update? I just flashed it and Magisk detects that it's installed (20.2 so I'm guessing it's Canary as the latest stable/beta is 20.1) but no root apps work at all.
comady25 said:
Is root working for anyone else on the Dec update? I just flashed it and Magisk detects that it's installed (20.2 so I'm guessing it's Canary as the latest stable/beta is 20.1) but no root apps work at all.
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It is working for many and not for others. My wife's P3 rooted fine with canary.
jlokos said:
I read through this thread and the other thread you referenced, Has anyone tried topjohnwu's method: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tutorials.md ? I used with the November update and had no issues. It doesn't involve flashing patched image.
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I used this method and it worked with no issues. It was only the second time i used this method but with others having issues with the factory image and patched boot image i thought I'd give it a try.

Magisk crashing when trying to patch boot.img (March Patch)

As the title says, Magisk crashes when I try to patch the boot.img after installing the latest March security patch on my Pixel 3a.
You are right, wait for a fix at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
In the meantime, I did go back to the February security patch...
biontx said:
You are right, wait for a fix at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
In the meantime, I did go back to the February security patch...
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Thanks for letting me know, should've checked the Magisk Canary thread first ^^
However, I get into a bootloop when I try to downgrade back to the February patch. Guess I'll just wait it out...
I'm on the March patch as well and I was able to successfully patch the boot.img using the lastest magisk manager.
NinjaCoool said:
I'm on the March patch as well and I was able to successfully patch the boot.img using the lastest magisk manager.
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That's weird. How did you update? Magisk OTA, sideload OTA or flashing March factory image?
In any case, would you mind sharing your patched boot.img? I'm not sure I want to live without root until they fix it ^^
EDIT: Scratch that, it seems that flashing a prepatched boot.img causes a bootloop. They probably changed something in the files, that causes the issues when flashing the factory image.
I had the same issue with crashing while patching. I had to install MagiskManager 7.5.1 from the xda forum. After that patching succeeded.
AndDiSa said:
I had the same issue with crashing while patching. I had to install MagiskManager 7.5.1 from the xda forum. After that patching succeeded.
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But 7.5.1 is the stable/beta relase channel which doesn't even support Android 10 yet?! I can patch the boot.img with that, but it doesn't boot.
I had no problems applying the February update but I did it before it was available through system update. So I had to do it the long way - uninstalling magisk, downloading the update and installing it, downloading the boot image, patching it, and then installing the magisk patched boot image. It all worked fine though with no issues after the update.
My Magisk version is 20.3 and Magisk Manager is 7.5.1.
Velcorn said:
But 7.5.1 is the stable/beta relase channel which doesn't even support Android 10 yet?! I can patch the boot.img with that, but it doesn't boot.
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If I remember correctly versions before 19.1 /7.3.x didn't support Android 10. For me 7.5.1 worked flawlessly.
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I had no problems applying the February update but I did it before it was available through system update. So I had to do it the long way - uninstalling magisk, downloading the update and installing it, downloading the boot image, patching it, and then installing the magisk patched boot image. It all worked fine though with no issues after the update.
My Magisk version is 20.3 and Magisk Manager is 7.5.1.
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Weird, thanks for letting me know. I manually updated through flashing the March factory image and when I patch the boot.img through MM 7.5.1 I just get into a bootloop.
I did the sideload. 7.5.1 beta. Patched ok. Flashed ok all set for another month.
dkryder said:
I did the sideload. 7.5.1 beta. Patched ok. Flashed ok all set for another month.
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Could you upload your patched boot.img please?
It said file too large when I tried. It's about 30MB. Not sure what's up with that.
Latest magisk from topjohnwu's github set to beta update channel, March update straight from Google, bootloader unlocked. Patched with magisk 1st time, and flashed via fastboot. Booted first time.
Not sure what to advise, just wanted to let you know that it does work with the latest versions of both magisk and firmware. Did you enable adb and enable OEM unlock in Developer Options?
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biontx said:
Could you upload your patched boot.img please?
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here you go mate, Pixel3a (Sargo) March firmware straight from google, patched and confirmed working.
http://bit.ly/sargobootpatchedmarch
MD5: d69ee45e403b5bcf24c43cacf31cb7c2
captain sideways said:
Latest magisk from topjohnwu's github set to beta update channel, March update straight from Google, bootloader unlocked. Patched with magisk 1st time, and flashed via fastboot. Booted first time.
Not sure what to advise, just wanted to let you know that it does work with the latest versions of both magisk and firmware. Did you enable adb and enable OEM unlock in Developer Options?
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here you go mate, Pixel3a (Sargo) March firmware straight from google, patched and confirmed working.
http://bit.ly/sargobooypatchedmarch
MD5: d69ee45e403b5bcf24c43cacf31cb7c2
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Super, tx
Is anyone else having issues with Safetynet CTS after the latest security patch? For some reason it doesn't work for me anymore. I haven't made any other changes.
captain sideways said:
Latest magisk from topjohnwu's github set to beta update channel, March update straight from Google, bootloader unlocked. Patched with magisk 1st time, and flashed via fastboot. Booted first time.
Not sure what to advise, just wanted to let you know that it does work with the latest versions of both magisk and firmware. Did you enable adb and enable OEM unlock in Developer Options?
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here you go mate, Pixel3a (Sargo) March firmware straight from google, patched and confirmed working.
http://bit.ly/sargobooypatchedmarch
MD5: d69ee45e403b5bcf24c43cacf31cb7c2
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Thanks for the effort. Still ends in a bootloop for me. Guess it's time for a fullwipe...
Velcorn said:
Thanks for the effort. Still ends in a bootloop for me. Guess it's time for a fullwipe...
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Sorry it didn't help, thanks for letting me know though, but I'm out of ideas now
MeowDotEXE said:
Is anyone else having issues with Safetynet CTS after the latest security patch? For some reason it doesn't work for me anymore. I haven't made any other changes.
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Me too. It's the first time now with the March update.
"cts profile: false"
Made an account to say I had the same problem with Pixel 3XL and I did what captain sideways posted. I went to the github for magisk, took the apk from the latest zip file release and installed that. I was able to patch my boot image afterwards. Root works fine. I flashed the patched boot image to both slots. However, the ctsProfile does fail like mentioned above.

Accidentally OTA updated my pixel, all fine but root gone

So i accidentally updated my pixel firmware via official OTA update (security patch 5. january 2021). First i was scared of a bootloop but it all went fine and booted.
Of course my root is gone now, but i want to root it again. Bootloader is still unlocked. Does anyone know, if i can just flash the magist boot.img again and it will boot fine? Or is there a risk that maybe THIS will cause a bootloop?
Thanks!
ViruuZ said:
So i accidentally updated my pixel firmware via official OTA update (security patch 5. january 2021). First i was scared of a bootloop but it all went fine and booted.
Of course my root is gone now, but i want to root it again. Bootloader is still unlocked. Does anyone know, if i can just flash the magist boot.img again and it will boot fine? Or is there a risk that maybe THIS will cause a bootloop?
Thanks!
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You need to patch the new boot.img.
sd_shadow said:
You need to patch the new boot.img.
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Thanks for reply! So i extract my current boot.img, but how to patch it?
ViruuZ said:
Thanks for reply! So i extract my current boot.img, but how to patch it?
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Open Magisk manager app
Select install magisk
Select and Patch a File
Copy new patched boot.img to pc
Flash
well, was a bit hasty here. I knew i could patch it via magisk, but last time there already was a patched image given. How can i extract my boot.img without root now? Or is there maybe a given for the last update?
ViruuZ said:
well, was a bit hasty here. I knew i could patch it via magisk, but last time there already was a patched image given. How can i extract my boot.img without root now? Or is there maybe a given for the last update?
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Found my current firmware, will extract it there. Thanks anyway!
ViruuZ said:
well, was a bit hasty here. I knew i could patch it via magisk, but last time there already was a patched image given. How can i extract my boot.img without root now? Or is there maybe a given for the last update?
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Normally you have to go to google firmware page and download it.
Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
Are you guys having the SafetyNet passed?
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You need to patch the new boot.img.
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No you don't. You only have to repatch the new boot image when a new major Android revision comes out. For example going from Android 11 to 12. I've updated my Pixel 5 every month a new update comes out. And I've always used the same boot.image file. No need to keep wasting your time patching that file. When you look through the OTA files you'll notice that none of those files in the zip file are a boot.image file. Meaning it doesn't touch it when it's doing the OTA.
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You only have to repatch the new boot image when a new major Android revision comes out.
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That is kind of useful, thank you for sharing. Can someone confirm this?
@hanni2301 Have you succeeded in getting root back ? I got the same problem today....
Why do you ask me?
I always patch the actual boot.img out of the monthly factory image with magisk (beta or Canary) first and flash then the factory image, reboot, flash boot boot.img and afterwards the custom kernel.
@xT29c said that you can reuse ure patched boot.img from last month, as it changes only between different mayor Versions.
So you can save some time, but the process is still the same.
IMO, yes, you should always patch the new boot.img from each months new factory image in Magisk when re-rooting.
Do you need to? i suppose that's up to you. However I think you should want to.
Essentially, you're missing out on any code changes/fixes, etc that Google may have added to the new months kernel.
~ Maybe an idea for a new thread to upload the Pixel 5 stock boot.img from each months new OTA, along with a Magisk patched boot.img. ~
Same issue losing root. But when I try to open Magisk manager app, it says "upgrade to full Magisk Manager to finish the setup. Download and install?" I click "OK". But the next time I try to open it, it just keeps doing the same thing.
leveleyed said:
Same issue losing root. But when I try to open Magisk manager app, it says "upgrade to full Magisk Manager to finish the setup. Download and install?" I click "OK". But the next time I try to open it, it just keeps doing the same thing.
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I am not sure, but this may be because Magisk Manager is no longer..
get v22
New v22.0 update merges Magisk and Magisk Manager app
Samsung's Galaxy S21 series is now supported too
www.androidpolice.com

Question Can´t root December update in pixel 6a

Hi, today i flash the december update in my pixel 6a, now i can´t root, magisk patch the image but when i flash it (fastboot flash boot magisk-patched.img) the phone join in a bootloop and need to reinstall the rom, any help?
I have seen below another thread with the same problem but they talk about the QPR2 beta and I don't know if the same procedure applies with the December update.
Thanks!
What do you mean? If bootloader is unlocked and you run 'fastboot flash boot "file" ' will it work fine.
You can also check the magic managers logs on /cache.
dannyzamora said:
Hi, today i flash the december update in my pixel 6a, now i can´t root, magisk patch the image but when i flash it (fastboot flash boot magisk-patched.img) the phone join in a bootloop and need to reinstall the rom, any help?
I have seen below another thread with the same problem but they talk about the QPR2 beta and I don't know if the same procedure applies with the December update.
Thanks!
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Make sure you don't have any Magisk mods that may need disabling and updating.
And no, the same procedure does not apply for the stable December update as it does for QPR2 Beta 1.
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What do you mean? If bootloader is unlocked and you run 'fastboot flash boot "file" ' will it work fine.
You can also check the magic managers logs on /cache.
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Yes, that is the procedure I am referring to, the one I have always used, it is strange, as I said, I have followed the same steps as always:
1. Download Factory image of december for Pixel 6a (the last one available in the web).
2. Extract boot.img
3. Patch it with latest magisk app (25.2)
4. Reboot to fastboot
5. Use command "fastboot flash boot magisk-patched.img"
The command is applied correctly but when rebooting the terminal stays in the "Google" logo and after a while it reboots and returns to the same "Google" screen, so in a loop.
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Make sure you don't have any Magisk mods that may need disabling and updating.
An no, the same procedure does not apply for the stable December update as it does for QPR2 Beta 1.
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I don't have any modules installed, it's a clean install of everything.
It will sound stupid but... I did the steps indicated in the other thread and I have solved the problem, I have root.
I downloaded the december image of the Pixel 7 Pro, extracted the boot.img, patched it with magisk and flashed it with the usual command "fastboot flash boot magisk-patched.img" and it let me boot without problems and working root.
thats crazy, Im on december update A13 and I had no issues whatsoever.
booted the image and then flashed through magisk instead of flashing it directly but still... if it were broken that wouldnthave worked
G5-User7080 said:
thats crazy, Im on december update A13 and I had no issues whatsoever.
booted the image and then flashed through magisk instead of flashing it directly but still... if it were broken that wouldnthave worked
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I know, the truth is that it makes no sense that I have given me this problem because I did not see anyone else with the December update talking about this particular problem, the closest thing was the post I mentioned with the beta, the phone had just arrived from the SAT but I do not think this influenced the problem, it came with the November update and I updated it to the December update.
You mentionned you downloaded the image for the Pixel 7 pro. I assume you made a type and are not flashing a pixel 7 pro image to a pixel 6a? If not then get the right image file.
Otherwise I suggest using the Pixel Flasher software posted in this forum. It's a really good piece of software.
No hassle with manual flashing anymore.
With Pixel Flasher I even update to new security patches with keeping root in like 4-10 minutes, by just downloading the image and then clicking a couple buttons

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