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FRP bypass Pixel w/ USB Debugging OFF

Hey guys, new here, sorry can't post in recoveries section.
I recently bought a Pixel off ebay and the guy that sold it to me bought it off Gumtree. The original seller left all his stuff on it and the guy i bought it off couldn't even access the phone because it had a passcode lock on it. He tried contacting the owner but he never responded (yayyy).
Then there's me, because I'm smart and was like I CAN JUST FACTORY RESET IT, which kicked in the FRP. Unfortunately Google has had fun developing this phone to be super secure and although I no longer have a passcode to worry about, I can't bypass the FRP and I don't know the original owner's account details.
Here's some details:
USB Debugging is OFF
Only option I have on ADB is sideload
Bootloader is LOCKED
Phone is NOT ROOTED
Currently running 7.1.1
Phone is CARRIER unlocked (I can receive calls and use my data when trying to log into my gmail, which doesnt work because I have to use original account).
Is there any solution to bypass this? Much appreciated. I tried to go through google because I bought the phone off ebay and so the FRP prevents them as I didn't buy it directly off google. Am trying to track down the original owners details via my ebay seller to hopefully force the owner to comply. Any way I can get around this would be amazing.

josiedalek said:
Hey guys, new here, sorry can't post in recoveries section.
I recently bought a Pixel off ebay and the guy that sold it to me bought it off Gumtree. The original seller left all his stuff on it and the guy i bought it off couldn't even access the phone because it had a passcode lock on it. He tried contacting the owner but he never responded (yayyy).
Then there's me, because I'm smart and was like I CAN JUST FACTORY RESET IT, which kicked in the FRP. Unfortunately Google has had fun developing this phone to be super secure and although I no longer have a passcode to worry about, I can't bypass the FRP and I don't know the original owner's account details.
Here's some details:
USB Debugging is OFF
Only option I have on ADB is sideload
Bootloader is LOCKED
Phone is NOT ROOTED
Currently running 7.1.1
Phone is CARRIER unlocked (I can receive calls and use my data when trying to log into my gmail, which doesnt work because I have to use original account).
Is there any solution to bypass this? Much appreciated. I tried to go through google because I bought the phone off ebay and so the FRP prevents them as I didn't buy it directly off google. Am trying to track down the original owners details via my ebay seller to hopefully force the owner to comply. Any way I can get around this would be amazing.
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If I understand your situation correctly, you have e a rough road ahead of you. The Google kill switch can only be disabled by the legitimate Google account holder, before the phone was reset.

If this was easily unlocked, it wouldn't be an option worthwhile. Basically, if you get it unlocked then Google has wasted their time on developing that feature.
I don't think you'll be getting into that phone and honestly, I hope you don't because then that means mine is less likely to be stolen since it is worthless without my credentials

For years, we've all learned to disable Find My iPhone before we sell an IOS device. Similarly, we have to deactivate Google's kill switch prior to factory reset a Marshmallow or Nougat device. It's really a good anti-theft implementation by Google. It's too bad that many sellers, for whatever reason, don't do it before selling.

I can enter the full OS, but can not enable ADB nor add a new account. Any insight?

Bypass tut not tested on Android 7 but works on marshmallow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OldC6kzuYk
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/Apps/FRP/com.rootjunky.frpbypass-1.0.apk

*$M3RT$* said:
Bypass tut not tested on Android 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OldC6kzuYk
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/Apps/FRP/com.rootjunky.frpbypass-1.0.apk
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Scary, but the logic makes perfect sense. I can see it being very useful for honest people.

josiedalek said:
Hey guys, new here, sorry can't post in recoveries section.
I recently bought a Pixel off ebay and the guy that sold it to me bought it off Gumtree. The original seller left all his stuff on it and the guy i bought it off couldn't even access the phone because it had a passcode lock on it. He tried contacting the owner but he never responded (yayyy).
Then there's me, because I'm smart and was like I CAN JUST FACTORY RESET IT, which kicked in the FRP. Unfortunately Google has had fun developing this phone to be super secure and although I no longer have a passcode to worry about, I can't bypass the FRP and I don't know the original owner's account details.
Here's some details:
USB Debugging is OFF
Only option I have on ADB is sideload
Bootloader is LOCKED
Phone is NOT ROOTED
Currently running 7.1.1
Phone is CARRIER unlocked (I can receive calls and use my data when trying to log into my gmail, which doesnt work because I have to use original account).
Is there any solution to bypass this? Much appreciated. I tried to go through google because I bought the phone off ebay and so the FRP prevents them as I didn't buy it directly off google. Am trying to track down the original owners details via my ebay seller to hopefully force the owner to comply. Any way I can get around this would be amazing.
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I came up with a way to remove FRP for this device. I currently have the only video up on youtube so it should be easy to find. I cant post links yet so just search google or youtube for "google pixel frp bypass" and it will come up. It involves the use of a USB-C OTG adapter and the dirtycow exploit. It actually works for a truly universal frp bypass for every device vulnerable to the device. The entire process is done on a bootloader locked, usb debugging off, no internet connection and no other device (besides the usb). Enjoy, it took me weeks to figure it out lol.

trjv said:
I came up with a way to remove FRP for this device. I currently have the only video up on youtube so it should be easy to find. I cant post links yet so just search google or youtube for "google pixel frp bypass" and it will come up. It involves the use of a USB-C OTG adapter and the dirtycow exploit. It actually works for a truly universal frp bypass for every device vulnerable to the device. The entire process is done on a bootloader locked, usb debugging off, no internet connection and no other device (besides the usb). Enjoy, it took me weeks to figure it out lol.
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I'm curious to see if the OP will have luck with this

magnumtripod said:
I'm curious to see if the OP will have luck with this
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I posted this in the dirtycow forums section but I figure it has relevance here as well. Sorry if this is considered double posting.
This method wont help you to root the device, just to bypass FRP. Since dirtycow doesn't persist after a reboot (I think) it wont help as far as gaining root. However it will help you to modify files on the device. I also realized that it only has the power to overwrite files that the current user has read access to, despite whether the filesystem is mounted read-only. With this in mind I was looking over my Nexus 6P and checking to see which files had read access as user and realized that GoogleLoginService.apk and GoogleLoginService.odex both fall under this category. The files are located at /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService and associate with Google Account Manager when installed as a system app. When the data is corrupted you can install Google Account Manager as a user app, which changes the location and file names to /data/app/com.google.gsf.login-1/base.apk and base.odex. If you corrupt these files at this point then try to disable and uninstall and select replace with the factory version it wont have anything to "replace with the factory version" and tell you that uninstall failed. Once this happens you can reinstall GoogleAccountManager.apk which will again install as a user app, which will then let you perform a full successful uninstall of Google Account Manager. At this point you have full control to be able to downgrade to a previous version of Google Account Manager without it telling you that "data is corrupted" and from there perform the web sign in activity. I've tested on multiple devices and multiple versions and this works on every single device on every version of Android including the latest 7.1.1 as long as it is not on the most recent December 5 2016 security patch since dirtycow was removed with those updates.

trjv said:
I posted this in the dirtycow forums section but I figure it has relevance here as well. Sorry if this is considered double posting.
This method wont help you to root the device, just to bypass FRP. Since dirtycow doesn't persist after a reboot (I think) it wont help as far as gaining root. However it will help you to modify files on the device. I also realized that it only has the power to overwrite files that the current user has read access to, despite whether the filesystem is mounted read-only. With this in mind I was looking over my Nexus 6P and checking to see which files had read access as user and realized that GoogleLoginService.apk and GoogleLoginService.odex both fall under this category. The files are located at /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService and associate with Google Account Manager when installed as a system app. When the data is corrupted you can install Google Account Manager as a user app, which changes the location and file names to /data/app/com.google.gsf.login-1/base.apk and base.odex. If you corrupt these files at this point then try to disable and uninstall and select replace with the factory version it wont have anything to "replace with the factory version" and tell you that uninstall failed. Once this happens you can reinstall GoogleAccountManager.apk which will again install as a user app, which will then let you perform a full successful uninstall of Google Account Manager. At this point you have full control to be able to downgrade to a previous version of Google Account Manager without it telling you that "data is corrupted" and from there perform the web sign in activity. I've tested on multiple devices and multiple versions and this works on every single device on every version of Android including the latest 7.1.1 as long as it is not on the most recent December 5 2016 security patch since dirtycow was removed with those updates.
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Yeah so I'm Zhythe on YouTube I was actually already talking to you on there before I checked this thread. I have Dec 5 security patch is there anything you can do to get around it that doesn't involve dirtycow? :/

josiedalek said:
Yeah so I'm Zhythe on YouTube I was actually already talking to you on there before I checked this thread. I have Dec 5 security patch is there anything you can do to get around it that doesn't involve dirtycow? :/
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oh hey whats up! nice to see you here as well im still trying to fix my pixel since it bricked when trying to update it haha. Been a little distracted though this morning since phonlab hase stolen my method and now he and rootjunky are passing it off as if they found it first without giving me credit for it and charging to teach the method. serious backstabbing right there. but once i get this pixel up and running again i'll find a method and host it from my website so no copycats rip me off.

trjv said:
oh hey whats up! nice to see you here as well im still trying to fix my pixel since it bricked when trying to update it haha. Been a little distracted though this morning since phonlab hase stolen my method and now he and rootjunky are passing it off as if they found it first without giving me credit for it and charging to teach the method. serious backstabbing right there. but once i get this pixel up and running again i'll find a method and host it from my website so no copycats rip me off.
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Hey! Yeah that's such a dog move by both of them seriously... not cool. No worries I'll keep an eye on your website for updates Best of luck!

Check this out!!

See what I mean? Haha idk why I ever wanted to be a part of this place anyways lol. Nothin but disrespect since the moment I posted the method.

trjv said:
See what I mean? Haha idk why I ever wanted to be a part of this place anyways lol. Nothin but disrespect since the moment I posted the method.
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Yeah I totally ignored it :/ dw you're so much better and obviously smarter cause you did it before them

NBreunig3 said:
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Hi @NBreunig3!
trjv said:
See what I mean? Haha idk why I ever wanted to be a part of this place anyways lol. Nothin but disrespect since the moment I posted the method.
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You could report that YouTube video and show/link to your source of where you first posted the method. Get them to take them down!

Frp google pixel
can be reseted with XTC2CLIP if u have unlocked bootloader i tested on my device.

warrior26ro said:
can be reseted with XTC2CLIP if u have unlocked bootloader i tested on my device.
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@warrior26ro I stated clearly the bootloader was locked. XTC2CLIP is also for HTCs. Please don't post unless you've read the question properly.

Technically the Google Pixel is an HTC device since they are the manufacturers of them. Not that that helps the situation any more or less to know just figured I'd mention it lol. You can even issue some proprietary HTC fastboot commands on Pixel devices, but I haven't gotten them to do anything special from using them. Commands such as fastboot oem rebootRUU makes the phone reboot but not into anything special that I've noticed, just reboots the phone. I'm sure there are others but that one in particular is definitely HTC only lol.
On a side note I'm still diligently working on a method for the newer devices every day. It's only a matter of time before I get it lol. While on the subject at least here's a couple thoughts if anybody has any insight...
I've been looking at other binary commands to gain a foothold of, sort of like the whole idea behind run-as that the dirtycow peeps use. After installing Nethunter on my 6P I noticed that there is another command with potential privilege abuse called "procmem". It doesn't need superuser privileges to use nor does it only respond to ROOT or SHELL users, so its basically universally allowed from "untrusted app" users (i.e. termux, terminal emulator, material terminal, etc.). The only thing is that I'm pretty sure that command is only installed with a proper busybox installation, and further it only has the proper setuid bit needed + standard user permissions (that I've seen) when installed into /system/xbin. So basically my idea is to leverage a modified procmem binary to gain (insert something here) that might lead to (insert something else here) lol. Not really a whole plan but I figure if I can find a way to get procmem into /system/xbin on a non-rooted device then at least I have something to work with lol. Otherwise I've also been looking into a way to become SHELL user without using "adb shell". I know that with the Moto 360 there was some fancy adb command to enable native adb support but I can't seem to remember how to go about it. So yeah, thats all I've got so far lol.

How can I secure my S7 as much as possible, short of a custom ROM

Ok, so I'm a little new to this. I am pretty much unfamiliar with root (I've only done it once, a few years ago, on a completely different kind of device, via KingoRoot without even having to plug in to a PC), but I am very good at following directions/making sense of tutorials . But recently I have have become very aware of privacy concerns, and I realize that the form my phone is in now is very insecure.
But I'm a little confused by "rootable" vs "unlocked bootloader"
So, I though I understood these terms, but apparently I don't. I thought that *root access* was an admin level (the highest), and that it required an unlocked bootloader to achieve it. However, my device, Galaxy S7 US version, is supposedly rootable(https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502), but does not have an unlocked boot-loader, like the international/Exynos version, that would allow you to install a custom ROM. How is this possible?
Either way, I cannot use a custom ROM, since none of the even remotely trustworthy ones (Copperhead, Lineage, Replicant) work on the US version.
So, if I am stuck with Samsung version android, what else can I do (If any of these are possible, a little direction or at least a link to a good guide would be very helpful)?
- Without an unlocked boot loader, can I still remove all GAPPS and bloatware?
- Can I remove Googe Play Services and replace it with MicroG, and still use the apps with the Play dependency?
- Is Xposed/Xprivacy an option? (Are these still considered safe?).
- If not, how can I get the most specific control over device processes: being able to see and control permissions for each app, moniter all incoming/outgoing data stream (everything apps send to other parties/devices and what they receive),
- Any possibility for a firewall?
I realize that this is asking a lot, but Reddit was thoroughly unhelpful, so I throw myself at your charity.

Google Factory Reset Protection & used phones

Hi all,
I'm a bit confused at the moment.
My mum dropped her phone and needs a new one. I was able to retrieve all her data and would also like to set up a device for her with a minimal custom rom, etc.
Now, she doesn't have a lot to spend on a phone, so the logical decision would be to get a good used device. That's when I learned of FRP. However, I'm unsure how exactly it works.
Is there any way to get around it, at all, without having the Google account data? (And without sending it to the manufacturer, as that would surely raise the costs, making it pointless.)
I've read on a few threads that it's possible to re-flash the stock firmware, but then someone wrote that the account still was needed to install custom roms.
Is this heavily dependent on the device or are there some general rules to follow?

NovusDeus said:
Hi all,
I'm a bit confused at the moment.
My mum dropped her phone and needs a new one. I was able to retrieve all her data and would also like to set up a device for her with a minimal custom rom, etc.
Now, she doesn't have a lot to spend on a phone, so the logical decision would be to get a good used device. That's when I learned of FRP. However, I'm unsure how exactly it works.
Is there any way to get around it, at all, without having the Google account data? (And without sending it to the manufacturer, as that would surely raise the costs, making it pointless.)
I've read on a few threads that it's possible to re-flash the stock firmware, but then someone wrote that the account still was needed to install custom roms.
Is this heavily dependent on the device or are there some general rules to follow?
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FRP isn't an issue if the device is properly reset, many people don't.
FRP on most Android devices can be bypassed, just do a search on YouTube for FRP, the device and current Android version.
Best to ask the seller if the device is FRP locked before buying.
Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk

The problem is that most sellers don't seem to even know about this, as it's done automatically opt-out (I didn't either, but my phone is already older than Android 5 and I've just used it with Lineage all the time and didn't bother).
I've talked to a handful of sellers online now and asked them if their accounts were removed, but they always just reply with "sure, the phone is factory reset", then you have to explain to them what FRP even is and why they need to check manually. Some didn't even respond after that yet, one still didn't fully get my issue. It's a complete mess, I just wanted to buy a used phone for my mum.
sd_shadow said:
FRP on most Android devices can be bypassed, just do a search on YouTube for FRP, the device and current Android version.
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Thanks for the hint, I didn't even consider looking on Youtube. I've had a quick search and I can see that it's easier to show the instructions that way, so no wonder I haven't found much concrete info.
However most I've seen just replace the Google account with their own one. I presume you would swap out the account with your own, then disable FRP and delete the account? Does that work?
My mum doesn't have a Google account, I have one, but I don't really want it sitting on there. I didn't even plan on installing any Google services to begin with..

Factory Reset Protection - Any way to remove from Samsung?

Hello!
I have Samsung Galaxy A03s. I did a factory reset a few days ago and I didn't remember my password. I also have no clue what is the google account Im signed with.
I tried numerous different ways, I watched multiple youtube videos - none of them worked.
Do you have any suggestion what I could do?? And also are there any free apps I can use???
I tried downloading dr fone but I need to pay in order to do anything with the app.

What free tutorials you can find on the internet.
Samsung can unlock it with proof of purchase too I believe.
Next time delete Google and Samsung accounts from device before you do the reset and do the reset from settings vs boot menu to avoid this from happening...

I downloaded SamFirm tool but I have no idea how to use it.
If anyone knows this tool, could you please tell me what Im supposed to do in order to unlock my phone?

Samfirm is as the name suggest a tool to download Samsung firmware for mobiles - this isn't of any use. MediaTek devices can be accessed low level so one could just erase FRP partition (if Samsung followed the rules)
But there is risk bricking your device, therefore I recommend youtube videos like this - it's much more safe to use.

v.here said:
Hello!
I have Samsung Galaxy A03s. I did a factory reset a few days ago and I didn't remember my password. I also have no clue what is the google account Im signed with.
I tried numerous different ways, I watched multiple youtube videos - none of them worked.
Do you have any suggestion what I could do?? And also are there any free apps I can use???
I tried downloading dr fone but I need to pay in order to do anything with the app.
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You are not looking for a way to remove FRP, you should be looking for a way to "bypass" FRP on your specific model number.
Try doing a Google search for:
"Bypass FRP (your specific model number)"
Also, the best to avoid this in the future is to go to your Google settings and disable the "Find My Device" feature and remove the Google account before you factory reset the device. Then it will not trigger FRP lock when you do the reset.

[Samfw FRP Tool URL]

ZModder said:
https://samfw.com/blog/samfw-frp-tool-1-0-remove-samsung-frp-one-click
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Yeah, there are many ways to bypass FRP lock. This is just one of many tools and methods.
But, with what I posted previously, neither removing or bypassing FRP are necessary. It is better to understand how Google and android work than it is to blindly walk into a problem that requires a tool to fix. It is also a very bad idea to not remember Google login email and password, it's as simple as keeping that info somewhere other than the device.
I find it hard to believe or understand how no one ever thinks ahead or "looks where they are going" when they do things without first understanding the details or potential consequences of actions when tinkering with technology that they don't truly understand. To give an example to put things into scope, if people handled guns as carelessly as they do their phones, just imagine.....
Not that phones present the same dangers, just making a point.

Zillion said:
https://samfw.com/blog/samfw-frp-tool-1-0-remove-samsung-frp-one-click
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Hi it's been a long time since I've been here on this site I have the same thing I've got that software installed and I get past the emergency call and it says cannot access ABB can you give me any pointers I believe I can get it I'm still very much a green horn novice

Droidriven said:
Yeah, there are many ways to bypass FRP lock. This is just one of many tools and methods.
But, with what I posted previously, neither removing or bypassing FRP are necessary. It is better to understand how Google and android work than it is to blindly walk into a problem that requires a tool to fix. It is also a very bad idea to not remember Google login email and password, it's as simple as keeping that info somewhere other than the device.
I find it hard to believe or understand how no one ever thinks ahead or "looks where they are going" when they do things without first understanding the details or potential consequences of actions when tinkering with technology that they don't truly understand. To give an example to put things into scope, if people handled guns as carelessly as they do their phones, just image......
Not that phones present the same dangers, just making a point.
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I had it going pretty decent hadn't verified my Google account and it didn't go to the code page so I tried to software that you talked about earlier it seems to go through but it gets a failed to load the ADB any advice is greatly appreciated i bought the phone fulfilled my contract was able to get it unlocked.. was good to get to a friend of mine because I bought another phone I didn't know nothing about removing the Google account so the hard reset came up this fpr and I'm not getting nowhere past that it's got something to do with ADB I'm finally searching up to two steps or someone away from the city I just need some advice thanks..

Droidriven said:
Yeah, there are many ways to bypass FRP lock. This is just one of many tools and methods.
But, with what I posted previously, neither removing or bypassing FRP are necessary. It is better to understand how Google and android work than it is to blindly walk into a problem that requires a tool to fix. It is also a very bad idea to not remember Google login email and password, it's as simple as keeping that info somewhere other than the device.
I find it hard to believe or understand how no one ever thinks ahead or "looks where they are going" when they do things without first understanding the details or potential consequences of actions when tinkering with technology that they don't truly understand. To give an example to put things into scope, if people handled guns as carelessly as they do their phones, just image......
Not that phones present the same dangers, just making a point.
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^truth^ Your Google password should be long, unique and carved in granite, twice. Don't trust your memory for this... it should look like a MS installation password which is a good model to emulate.

Question What is the benefits of Rooting these days?

I used to do it to flash firmwares but that does not seem to be prevalent any more, so why do I need to root?

I know this is a developer/modding site but I have to agree with the OP.
I come here for the general forum information that is "usually" more technical for obvious reasons. But to risk a very expensive tool for unlocking and modding....the risks far outweigh the benefits...IMO...YMMV

App & system theming (with Substratum + Swift Black, Repainter for pure system AMOLED black & Project Themer for different notification styles, lockscreen clock etc.). System-wide equaliser (currently with JamesDSP but will await VIper4Android working on A13 hopefully), system-wide ad-blocking. Revanced Youtube for background play etc.
Plus with AOSP Mods via Magisk it adds tons on features like customisable quick toggle column/row quantities + label text size, clock position, removing carrier label from status bar, long press power button screen off for torch and so much more! Plus not to mention custom rom support which whilst sometimes buggy, come with a wealth of benefits. I like to stick to stock these days with AOSP Mods & Magisk, as that module has many features and saves having any custom rom bugs (e.g. on Pixel 6 Pro, a custom rom would lose Magic Eraser whereas having a modded stock, retained it)/
I get the risks, but we do plenty of research and tread carefully and all is generally ok!
Got my Pixel 7 Pro just today and bootloader unlocked after the first OTA came through. It's now rooted and without passing safetynet currently, all cards successfully added to my Google Wallet.
Running like a dream

I used to root every one of my previous phones, but I've not done so on my Noted 10 Plus as I find Samsung Pay too useful. And rooting destroys it forever. Not sure if Google Pay still works when rooted, that may nudge me to do it.
I have no plans to root my 7 Pro when it arrives. But that may change.

Naughty boy client for Pokemon GO and system-wide AdBlock

For me the main thing is working app backup, since the Google solution is absolutely unreasonable (I have several non-play-store apps that I have had on every smartphone I've owned, and data generally isn't saved with Google anyway) But also tons of little things like being able to set a limit on battery charge level, full (to the extent still possible) filesystem access, a floating CPU monitor I like, Greenify, Island, Tasker stuff, etc.

System wide as blocking since 2012. No other phone does it better and easier.

How about Banking? I ditched rooting since all Banking apps denied to work. Workaround didn't work anymore.

Custom kernels that save on battery
Better Internet Tiles
ACC (Advanced Charging Controller) and AccA (Advanced Charging Controller App)
@siavash79's thread [MOD][Xposed+Magisk][Pre-Release] AOSP Mods - System modifications for AOSP-based Android 12+. This is a big one for me, personally.
Classic Power Menu
Swift Backup

hey_malik said:
How about Banking? I ditched rooting since all Banking apps denied to work. Workaround didn't work anymore.
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Just use their website? Or switch banks? I have my primary bank with a local outfit that doesn't care about rooting (although that's not why I got them, it certainly helps keep me there) if I need to deposit a check and everything else can be done on their mobile website.

My main reason would be for the custom Kernels and for Viper4Android. I didn't have a bunch of $ to fork out for 2 new phones so I went with Verizon so I won't be getting either unless I hit the lottery and then buy a Google Version of the P7P.
Anyone remember what made us able to root/ unlock the bootloader On the OG Verizon pixel?
Any chance of that happening on this device or should I just go ahead and do the system update that's waiting? For instance, I know the Samsung Galaxy Note Ultra 20 5G on Verizon(The Device I'm switching from) was locked down but apparently some guy on XDA started an Unlock service and would unlock it for ~$100.

I root since it's my XDA addiction!
Also add Titanium to the attached list!

bryan1854 said:
Any chance of that happening on this device or should I just go ahead and do the system update that's waiting? For instance, I know the Samsung Galaxy Note Ultra 20 5G on Verizon(The Device I'm switching from) was locked down but apparently some guy on XDA started an Unlock service and would unlock it for ~$100.
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From memory on the Verizon Pixel 1, there was a bug on Android 7.10, I believe it was, that fully just allowed us to toggle OEM unlocking on. From there it was a done deal. They patched it in 7.11. Again, from memory but it was either that or 7.11 before and 7.12 after.
And no, not likely to happen again. It would be very, very rare and like hitting the lottery. Didn't happen on the Pixel 6 Pro.

roirraW edor ehT said:
From memory on the Verizon Pixel 1, there was a bug on Android 7.10, I believe it was, that fully just allowed us to toggle OEM unlocking on. From there it was a done deal. They patched it in 7.11. Again, from memory but it was either that or 7.11 before and 7.12 after.
And no, not likely to happen again. It would be very, very rare and like hitting the lottery. Didn't happen on the Pixel 6 Pro.
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Maybe I will contact the guy doing it for the note 20 ultra and see if he thinks whatever he's doing to those phones is possible here.
Thanks for the reply.

galaxys said:
I root since it's my XDA addiction!
Also add Titanium to the attached list!
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holy crap, when you mention "Titanium", do you mean the backup?! or even the "tweaker"? either way, aren't those EOL for years???

EtherealRemnant said:
Just use their website? Or switch banks? I have my primary bank with a local outfit that doesn't care about rooting (although that's not why I got them, it certainly helps keep me there) if I need to deposit a check and everything else can be done on their mobile website.
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I don't see how that again helps with tan apps. But sure just don't use it is always an option.

hey_malik said:
I don't see how that again helps with tan apps. But sure just don't use it is always an option.
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The reality is that forced hardware attestation and the Play Integrity API will soon put an end to the tricks used to get around detection so people will have to figure out what root is worth to them. I decided awhile ago that I can live without it. Adb pull /sdcard does a nice enough backup job for me and Google's cloud backup pulls partial app data and will restore it where applicable.
Of course it does seem that there isn't a way to disable 5G SA on Pixels without disabling 5G altogether so I may have a use for root in the end anyway, time will tell, as I get sick of being stuck on T-Mobile's slow as molasses SA when midband is available.

Well i have rooted every other phone and rooting, installing kernel or roms solve some problem where oem is lazy or will not solve. Previously i was using OnePlus 7 pro with unlocked bootloader initially with Android 9. During Android 10 i prefer to lock bootloader again as during that time i was damm busy and getting time for root and transfer data was not possible. During Android 11 Oneplus had really ****ed up, device was getting hot like frying pan in summer. I really had no choice but to unlock bootloader and installed a stable custom rom(CR Droid) . Everything was perfect. After 9-10 months i thought i willl go to stock again and lock bootloader. But to my surprise cts profile was not getting matched. My phone was constantly recognized as Google pixel 6 pro (no NFC payment and play store dont recognize netfix) . Only safety net fix with Magisk was able to fix it. What really surprise is when i again installed Oxygen OS 10 cts profile was showing match with locked bootloader and with Oxygen OS 11,12 will show CTS profile mismatch. I really don't know what i had done wrong and there is no solution for locked bootloader.
So my suggestion is if anybody really want to unlock bootloader and have magisk prefer with your secondary device.

Is it possible to unlock 5G in another countries with root while having functional google wallet?

I only do it for AdAway. Would be wonderful if I could avoid rooting for blocking ads since it makes a few apps unusable (specificly Norwegian with no rooting community support). But I'll probably root my P7P when I get it on monday.