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Upgrading Magisk... Want to confirm how

I updated Magisk Manager to 5.5.5 and it is asking if I want to update Magisk from 15.2 to 15.3. If I want to, can I just patch the boot img that is on the phone (Pixel 2) from installing 15.2 on 8.1.0 January patch, then flash that? Do I need to download the boot img again? Do I have to (should I) remove the old patched boot img prior to doing so?
Do I have this somewhat straight, or am I going off the rails? I looked for specific "upgrading" info, but just keep seeing the installing for the first time info.
Thanks in advance!

amajamar said:
I updated Magisk Manager to 5.5.5 and it is asking if I want to update Magisk from 15.2 to 15.3. If I want to, can I just patch the boot img that is on the phone (Pixel 2) from installing 15.2 on 8.1.0 January patch, then flash that? Do I need to download the boot img again? Do I have to (should I) remove the old patched boot img prior to doing so?
Do I have this somewhat straight, or am I going off the rails? I looked for specific "upgrading" info, but just keep seeing the installing for the first time info.
Thanks in advance!
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I don't remember the actual choices, since mine is already updated, but I do it straight from Magisk Manager app. I think I choose update then the direct install (recommended) option. I believe it then shows the log as it updates and once done gives option to reboot. Once it reboots, you should be on latest (15.3) version of Magisk, and you still have root and pass Safety checks. It has never caused any boot loops for me, just smooth and simple.
HTH!

amajamar said:
I updated Magisk Manager to 5.5.5 and it is asking if I want to update Magisk from 15.2 to 15.3. If I want to, can I just patch the boot img that is on the phone (Pixel 2) from installing 15.2 on 8.1.0 January patch, then flash that? Do I need to download the boot img again? Do I have to (should I) remove the old patched boot img prior to doing so?
Do I have this somewhat straight, or am I going off the rails? I looked for specific "upgrading" info, but just keep seeing the installing for the first time info.
Thanks in advance!
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like the other response, i am able to upgrade magisk directly from magisk manager (direct install method)
one caveat, i don't know if it's still true, i had an issue upgrading a month or two back and someone on here recommended i set my magisk to the "beta" channel (settings -> update channel). i suspect this is no longer needed, but i left it on the beta channel and have had no issues upgrading magisk every time it notifies me of a new update

Ok, so I can upgrade directly from the app. Great! I guess I was overthinking...
Thanks!

[SOLVED] Can't update to Magisk 18 on Android P

I tried to flash to magisk 19, 18, and 17 without success. I sideloaded and installed the newest april 19 security update OTA, I also grabbed the boot.img from there.
I tried using magisk manager to patch the image, I've tried using TWRP to install it to boot, as well as flashing with the zip... But both methods yields the same outcome, I get an infinite load (or boot loop ig?) and it won't work.
I flashed back to the original boot.img and phone works again. I also installed magisk 16.7 (by sideloading the zip) and my phone is now rooted again. Please help me, how do I use a later version of magisk (preferably the latest stable one)?

LootBoop said:
I tried to flash to magisk 19, 18, and 17 without success. I sideloaded and installed the newest april 19 security update OTA, I also grabbed the boot.img from there.
I tried using magisk manager to patch the image, I've tried using TWRP to install it to boot, as well as flashing with the zip... But both methods yields the same outcome, I get an infinite load (or boot loop ig?) and it won't work.
I flashed back to the original boot.img and phone works again. I also installed magisk 16.7 (by sideloading the zip) and my phone is now rooted again. Please help me, how do I use a later version of magisk (preferably the latest stable one)?
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Try flashing the magisk uninstaller prior to flashing magisk.

Tulsadiver said:
Try flashing the magisk uninstaller prior to flashing magisk.
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Thanks, that actually works.

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

dipstik said:
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.

Stock Android 11

Just Posted
https://developers.google.com/android/images#sunfish

fronto said:
Just Posted
https://developers.google.com/android/images#sunfish
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I just checked my 4a with the Check for Updates button under settings and Android 11 is there waiting for me to d/l and install.

I successfully applied the OTA update, then extracted the boot.img from the full image (both versions matching RP1A.200720.011), patched with Magisk, and then flashed it, but now phone wont boot. Just getting the G startup logo for over 10 min now. Has anyone had success with this method? Is there a better way to do it?

Just updated with no issues, but I'm not rooted yet. Only thing I really want is custom accent color (red), so not sure if it's worth rooting.
Sent from my Pixel 4a using XDA Labs

hate to say it but I think at this point that Magisk 20.4 (Manager 7.5.1) cannot root Android 11 on this phone. I have posted this finding on the rooting thread asking if anyone has had success:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4a/how-to/guide-unlock-root-pixel-4a-t4153773/page4

I unrooted, applied update, installed Magisk Canary build, patched boot image from downloaded Factory Image, fastboot flash boot... and have successfully rooted my 4a on w/11.

Well I got an email from Google saying that android 11 was waiting for me to download. So I checked updates and it says my device is up to date. So I guess maybe verizon does hold up updates.

moeava said:
I unrooted, applied update, installed Magisk Canary build, patched boot image from downloaded Factory Image, fastboot flash boot... and have successfully rooted my 4a on w/11.
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where did you find it? nvrmnd https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/canary

@tcat007 @fronto
For anyone looking to root, you need magisk canary, latest build at time of writing (20424) works fine for me. Took the OTA from 10 to 11 following the magisk OTA update guide here worked like a charm: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ota.html
However, somethings seemed to have changed in 11. For audio apps like jdsp and v4a, you'll need to run this in terminal (only needs done once):
Code:
su -c settings put global hidden_api_policy 1
Also note that sbin is gone too (least on pixel 4a) so v4a app install won't work properly (it's being worked on)

fronto said:
I successfully applied the OTA update, then extracted the boot.img from the full image (both versions matching RP1A.200720.011), patched with Magisk, and then flashed it, but now phone wont boot. Just getting the G startup logo for over 10 min now. Has anyone had success with this method? Is there a better way to do it?
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You need to use latest canary
Stable doesn't yet support 11 afaik

tthalheim said:
You need to use latest canary
Stable doesn't yet support 11 afaik
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You only need Canary to create the patched boot file. After it's been flashed, you can run Stable.
Just flash the pre-patched boot file and keep stable:
magisk_patched_sunfish-rp1a.200720.011.img

Yeah I dont like that canary Magisk so I used your advice and flashed the patched boot.img and then went back to stable Magisk. I am a little underwhelmed with Android 11 maybe its just me.
fronto said:
You only need Canary to create the patched boot file. After it's been flashed, you can run Stable.
Just flash the pre-patched boot file and keep stable:
magisk_patched_sunfish-rp1a.200720.011.img
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good deal...yeah I figured with the pre-patched boot.img, a lot of people could avoid messing with canary alltogether and just keep normal stable.
Agreed 11 does not seem all that revolutionary. ...but all is working well now with no complaints

Archangel said:
Yeah I dont like that canary Magisk so I used your advice and flashed the patched boot.img and then went back to stable Magisk. I am a little underwhelmed with Android 11 maybe its just me.
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If you’re running boot imaged patched with magisk canary then your running magisk canary
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Yeah brother all I was saying is that I dont like the canary design for Magisk Manager so I went back to stable for manager only.
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If you’re running boot imaged patched with magisk canary then your running magisk canary
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Archangel said:
Yeah brother all I was saying is that I dont like the canary design for Magisk Manager so I wet went back to stable for manager only.
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Oh ok
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fronto said:
You only need Canary to create the patched boot file. After it's been flashed, you can run Stable.
Just flash the pre-patched boot file and keep stable:
magisk_patched_sunfish-rp1a.200720.011.img
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Thank you for the upload. Can this be flashed in magisk? I presume no.
Can you clarify the steps? I'm already on android 10 rooted.
1. Uninstall magisk / Restore image
2.. Download install Android 11 / no reboot
3..... ? Then with patched boot.
Thank you

mustbevick said:
Thank you for the upload. Can this be flashed in magisk? I presume no.
Can you clarify the steps? I'm already on android 10 rooted.
1. Uninstall magisk / Restore image
2.. Download install Android 11 / no reboot
3..... ? Then with patched boot.
Thank you
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Its not flashed in Magisk. Its flashed using fastboot via a computer connection. With that file, you never need to touch Canary manager.
1. uninstall Magisk but you keep Magisk Manager
2. update to Android 11 via OTA or with full image provided you revise the flash-all to not wipe, or just manually issue each command.
3. make sure your 11 is up and running
4. reboot to bootloader, connect PC
5. fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_sunfish-rp1a.200720.011.img
6. reboot and open regular stable Magisk Manager
enjoy

I've rooted my 4a with magisk with the Aug factory image (android 10). I have the both Titanium Pro and Mybackup Pro - Do either of those programs create an image backup similar to the image I create of my PC using a program like Acronis, so that I could just re-install the Android 10 system if I don't like Android 11? If those programs don't do that is there any program that will do that?

Has anyone else noticed x google enrollment then updating message every (re) boot? I must have done something wrong. I got magisk working nicely. Can install itself, modules, ctsProfile is true, whatevs... But nothing else gets a su toast. Not too worried with it this first week or so.. I'll stab again weekend after next.
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Lost root after installing TWRP. Can anyone share patched boot image for 11.0.5.1.GM21AA?

As above, I would appreciate it if someone could share a copy of a Magisk patched 11.0.5.1.GM21AA boot image. Thanks!
P.S. - Do not update to Magisk 24 or 24.1 unless you want to have to mess around with your phone!

Here you go.
Patched with 24.1 Magisk. Rom Zip downloaded from here
[OnePlus 7 Pro (5G)][ROM][OTA][Oxygen OS] Repo of Oxygen OS Builds
As OnePlus doesn't always provide download links for all of their OxygenOS ROMs & OTA update zips, we've created an index to put the links in one post so that they're easy to find. Note: this is not a support thread for issues you may have with...
forum.xda-developers.com
File on MEGA
mega.nz
I also had problems with updating Magisk trough the app. No root after reboot.
Could not get root access with flashing magisk in twrp. I tried several version of magisk but nothing worked. Ended up using the patched boot.img
Dont know what the problem is.

Dan3ll1 said:
Here you go.
Patched with 24.1 Magisk. Rom Zip downloaded from here
[OnePlus 7 Pro (5G)][ROM][OTA][Oxygen OS] Repo of Oxygen OS Builds
As OnePlus doesn't always provide download links for all of their OxygenOS ROMs & OTA update zips, we've created an index to put the links in one post so that they're easy to find. Note: this is not a support thread for issues you may have with...
forum.xda-developers.com
File on MEGA
mega.nz
I also had problems with updating Magisk trough the app. No root after reboot.
Could not get root access with flashing magisk in twrp. I tried several version of magisk but nothing worked. Ended up using the patched boot.img
Dont know what the problem is.
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Thanks a lot!
I managed to get Magisk 23 installed, would the patched boot image be different from yours?

benengyj said:
Thanks a lot!
I managed to get Magisk 23 installed, would the patched boot image be different from yours?
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How did you do??
I tried to downgrade Magisk to 23.0 due to the lack of Magisk Hide but now my OnePlus 7 Pro is no longer rooted. So I tried to re-root it in several ways (flashing boot.img previously patched with Magisk Manager or by directly installing Magisk.zip with TWRP) but nothing to do, still without root...
I would like to try to use another boot.img but I would need one taken from a rom 11.0.5.1.GM21BA and patched with Magisk 23. I can't find it on the net.

Frodolo said:
How did you do??
I tried to downgrade Magisk to 23.0 due to the lack of Magisk Hide but now my OnePlus 7 Pro is no longer rooted. So I tried to re-root it in several ways (flashing boot.img previously patched with Magisk Manager or by directly installing Magisk.zip with TWRP) but nothing to do, still without root...
I would like to try to use another boot.img but I would need one taken from a rom 11.0.5.1.GM21BA and patched with Magisk 23. I can't find it on the net.
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Once you've upgraded to 24 or 24.1 it seems that the only way to go back to an older version is to use the built-in uninstall button in the Magisk app. Just trying to flash a new boot image over it doesn't seem to stick.
In my case, I had to:
Uninstall any version of the Magisk app
Install 24.1
Extract the boot image using Payload Dumper
Creating a 24.1 patched boot image to re-root my device
Uninstalling 24.1 using the uninstall button in the Magisk app
Install Canary Magisk (23 should work too)
Create a new 23 patched boot image and root using it
Still have not gotten around to fixing my MagiskHide and SafetyNet failing though, I think that requires some cache clearing and other steps to resolve. Also somehow managed to get rid of my TWRP accidentally along the way too, so I'll have to reinstall that again.

Thanks a lot!

benengyj said:
Uninstalling 24.1 using the uninstall button in the Magisk app
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I only see an "Install" button in the Magisk 24.1 app. I don't see an "Uninstall" button.
Were you already rooted when you saw the Uninstall button?

¿GotJazz? said:
I only see an "Install" button in the Magisk 24.1 app. I don't see an "Uninstall" button.
Were you already rooted when you saw the Uninstall button?
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See steps 1-4. You have to temporarily root it by flashing a patched boot image (that was patched with 24.1) so that you can use the root privileges to uninstall Magisk. It's kinda ass-backwards I know...lol

benengyj said:
See steps 1-4. You have to temporarily root it by flashing a patched boot image (that was patched with 24.1) so that you can use the root privileges to uninstall Magisk. It's kinda ass-backwards I know...lol
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Yep, that's weird. I was having (a ton of) trouble getting my phone rooted at the time, so that's why I didn't see it.