I just bought a pixel 3. It has Android 11 and I've just unlocked the bootloader. My goal is to load a custom rom. But I don't know what to do next because I only have experience with twrp (which is not available).
Could someone advise me at a high level of what the process is to load a custom rom? I don't even know what magisk does.
Please and thanks.
mcsilvio said:
I just bought a pixel 3. It has Android 11 and I've just unlocked the bootloader. My goal is to load a custom rom. But I don't know what to do next because I only have experience with twrp (which is not available).
Could someone advise me at a high level of what the process is to load a custom rom? I don't even know what magisk does.
Please and thanks.
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Instructions for installing LineageOS on the Pixel 3 are at https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/blueline/install
LineageOS has it's own custom recovery, so TWRP is not needed. Magisk provides root. Root is not needed to install a custom ROM. If you don't know what Magisk does, you do not need it. You can learn more about Magisk at the support thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-general-support-discussion.3432382/
dcarvil said:
Instructions for installing LineageOS on the Pixel 3 are at https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/blueline/install
LineageOS has it's own custom recovery, so TWRP is not needed. Magisk provides root. Root is not needed to install a custom ROM. If you don't know what Magisk does, you do not need it. You can learn more about Magisk at the support thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-general-support-discussion.3432382/
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The perfect response. I will take your advice, and I'll be happy with lineage.
Many thanks!
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First of all i want to thank every developer who made it possible for us to experience such cool things on which they spend their sleepless nights , endless hours for which "thank you " is just not enough. I want to aware beginners that what they enjoy in their hand, the smooth satisfying hassle-free seamless experience on phones is result of rigorous hours of hardworking consisting several phases of development (coding , porting , patching etc ).
Always Respect Developers
I am Tech enthusiast. Following this community since last year. Reading and learning about software development.
Here in this post i have contributed nothing. i am just sharing their work with their credits and also making it easier for you guys to follow the instructions and and procedure for entering into the new horizons of customization.
Realme is working really hard to push its development community to compete with MI. If this post will help it to grow it stronger even in 0.1% i will be happy
Note: upgrade device to latest firmware.
Step:1 Unlocking Bootloader
Here you can find full procedure of unlocking written by @Sun Lee
https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1101401810746212352
Step:2 Installing Twrp
https://sourceforge.net/projects/realme1/files/twrp-9.0/
use adb commands for booting into recovery(this version requires adb commands otherwise manually entering through hard keys is always recommeded.)
Flashing instruction for are:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/
step:3 Installing custom rom
Read and follow procedure carefully as given in OP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/realme-1/development/rom-lineageos-17-1-t4107019 OP By @Invincible-Venom and his whole team
optional : Rooting
you can download magisk manager . it is most widely used and trusted su manager with tons of modding modules.
but always look up to exceptions and NOTE from rom maintainers. In case of latest lineage 17.1 you can only use magisk 20.1 , magisk 20.3
this guide is for very novice kids who are new in this world . i would recommend you to know basic things before doing any stuff written above.
Step:2 Installing Twrp
https://sourceforge.net/projects/realme1/files/twrp-9.0/
i will recommend you download this version of twrp as you will need this for only stable custom rom made by @Invincible-Venom (again thank-you sir)
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Once again read LineageOS 17.1 post for TWRP instructions.
note: dont reboot to twrp from cmd , it can soft brick your device . always perform it manually through keys.
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This is ColorOS 5/5.2 issue. In ColorOS 6 the only way to enter recovery (after unlocking bootloader) is using command. So modify this statement.
In case of latest lineage 17.2 you can only use magisk 20.1
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They can also use Magisk v20.3.
Naveen56 said:
Once again read LineageOS 17.1 post for TWRP instructions.
This is ColorOS 5/5.2 issue. In ColorOS 6 the only way to enter recovery (after unlocking bootloader) is using command. So modify this statement.
They can also use Magisk v20.3.
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ok brother
Ishan303 said:
ok brother
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Once check you are using Lineage 17.3 and other numbers for 17.1.
correct Lineage version numbers.
Hello,
I have a question, is it possible to root without flashing any custom rom? I'd like to stay with the current rom but have SU privileges. Is it possible with this phone right now?
luccifyer said:
Hello,
I have a question, is it possible to root without flashing any custom rom? I'd like to stay with the current rom but have SU privileges. Is it possible with this phone right now?
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Yes you can!
Ishan303 said:
Step:2 Installing Twrp
https://sourceforge.net/projects/realme1/files/twrp-9.0/
use adb commands for booting into recovery(this version requires adb commands otherwise manually entering through hard keys is always recommeded.)
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Correct this, booting to recovery via hard keys isn't possible in the latest Frimware ( ColourOS 6 ). update it correctly. Hard keys are only possible in ColourOS 5.0/2
Realme stopped support for Realme 1 on unlocking bootloader, In depth test app fails to submit application,
If anyone found a solution please share!
I already know how to install the unofficail TWRP firmware for my Pixel 4a but it goes back to the custom roms recovery or stock recovery almost every time even after installing ramdisk. What's going on?
Since you are on Android 10, I don't think there will be anymore OTA updates because I think they are only for android 11 at the moment.
To get TWRP to "stick", you probably need to install a custom kernel that has ramdisk built into it as shown in this guide:
[GUIDE] UNLOCKING, DOWNGRADING TO A10, TWRP, ROOT
Hello, I'm posting this guide for those (like me) who can't do without TWRP on their device. I'm providing only a step-by-step explanation. Credits to @nikamura for his kernel and TWRP...
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Hi. I just installed Lineage OS 18.1 on my Mi A2. It is working fine for now and much appreciates the work done by the developers. However, I cannot open some banking apps now. Is there a way to fix this? I would be grateful if you could give an effective solution.
Banking / payment apps (at least some) are becoming increasingly capable of detecting bootloader unlocking, custom ROMs, and rooting, even with all Magisk cloacking/hiding measures...
jwoegerbauer said:
Banking / payment apps (at least some) are becoming increasingly capable of detecting bootloader unlocking, custom ROMs, and rooting, even with all Magisk cloacking/hiding measures...
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Could you please let me know how to install Magisk on MI A2 Lineage os 18.1. Since I don't have TWRP now I cannot install Magisk. Also, I tried to extract the boot Img from payload.bin. in order to get the TWRP installed. I couldn't do that either.
Can't help you: Never used TWRP and / or Magisk - was never needed.
jwoegerbauer said:
Can't help you: Never used TWRP and / or Magisk - was never needed.
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I extracted the boot.img from payload.bin and after patching it with magisk, I was able to install magisk. Thank you
[email protected] said:
I extracted the boot.img from payload.bin and after patching it with magisk, I was able to install magisk. Thank you
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I know this is old, but were you rooted when your banking apps didnt work?
Hey guys, haven't been in the root scene for a few years now and I'm thinking about getting back into it.
Is xposed still a thing?
I have updated to android 12.. will I need to revert in order to do any flashing?
Anyone just running stock with root/xposed? Unless I see a compelling ROM I feel like this would be my choice. How do you like it? Does everything work correctly? Is there a way to add small features like 'hold power for flashlight,' stuff like that?
Do you recommend a particular ROM? What is compelling about it over stock?
Thanks!
I used this guide and running stock android 10 with Magisk root:
[GUIDE] UNLOCKING, DOWNGRADING TO A10, TWRP, ROOT
Hello, I'm posting this guide for those (like me) who can't do without TWRP on their device. I'm providing only a step-by-step explanation. Credits to @nikamura for his kernel and TWRP...
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I am using:
TWRP 3.4.0.0
Magisk 21.4
Magisk Manager 8.0.7
Riru 23.5
Riru - EdXposed 0.5.2.1_4677
EdXposed Manager 4.6.2
All running with No problems!
systemshock869 said:
Hey guys, haven't been in the root scene for a few years now and I'm thinking about getting back into it.
Is xposed still a thing?
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Well, kind of. It now exists as a Magisk module. You need to install Riru module and LSposed module to get an "Xposed like" feature.
BUT, latest Magisk versions (Beta and Canary who are more compatible with Android 12) now have a new feature called zygisk. That feature is not compatible with Riru and LSposed. So if you're going to LSposed, use latest stable Magisk, which still works.
systemshock869 said:
I have updated to android 12.. will I need to revert in order to do any flashing?
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No.
systemshock869 said:
Anyone just running stock with root/xposed? Unless I see a compelling ROM I feel like this would be my choice. How do you like it? Does everything work correctly? Is there a way to add small features like 'hold power for flashlight,' stuff like that?
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I'm running stock with latest Magisk Canary and besides that, I only use my Addon features module (which adds some cool custom stuff into stock ROM).
systemshock869 said:
Do you recommend a particular ROM? What is compelling about it over stock?
Thanks!
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The only ROMs I know that exist for Pixel 4a are ABC and Proton AOSP ROMs. But, if I'm not mistaken, there aren't any ones built for Android 12.
Cheers!
Thanks so much! It's always frustrating, as a casual user, to come back to the mod scene and have to try to re-learn the current meta for both android modding and your particular device by wading through scattered forum posts.
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systemshock869 said:
I have updated to android 12.. will I need to revert in order to do any flashing?
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No.
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Are there any guides for doing all this in Android 12? Seems like most guides are a bit outdated..
JohnC said:
I used this guide and running stock android 10 with Magisk root:
[GUIDE] UNLOCKING, DOWNGRADING TO A10, TWRP, ROOT
Hello, I'm posting this guide for those (like me) who can't do without TWRP on their device. I'm providing only a step-by-step explanation. Credits to @nikamura for his kernel and TWRP...
forum.xda-developers.com
I am using:
TWRP 3.4.0.0
Magisk 21.4
Magisk Manager 8.0.7
Riru 23.5
Riru - EdXposed 0.5.2.1_4677
EdXposed Manager 4.6.2
All running with No problems!
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I was hoping to keep Android 12.. That's exactly the type of guide I'm looking for but seems a bit outdated! Any particular reason you've stuck with A10?
systemshock869 said:
Are there any guides for doing all this in Android 12? Seems like most guides are a bit outdated..
I was hoping to keep Android 12.. That's exactly the type of guide I'm looking for but seems a bit outdated! Any particular reason you've stuck with A10?
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It depends on what you want to do.
If you want to just root your device, you only need to do 2 things:
1 - Unlock your bootloader (see HERE )
2 - Flash Magisk patched boot.img (see HERE )
For custom ROMs and etc, you should just check the ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other section. I bet there's a lot of info there about that.
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Any particular reason you've stuck with A10?
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Just that some Xposed apps and modules only work with android 10, and I don't see any features of A11 or A12 that I would use.
Typhus_ said:
It depends on what you want to do.
If you want to just root your device, you only need to do 2 things:
1 - Unlock your bootloader (see HERE )
2 - Flash Magisk patched boot.img (see HERE )
For custom ROMs and etc, you should just check the ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other section. I bet there's a lot of info there about that.
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Awesome. Thanks! There seem to be some concerns in the Magisk thread about safetynet.. do you have root successfully hidden?
Is TWRP required for installing the addon module zips from your first post?
systemshock869 said:
Awesome. Thanks! There seem to be some concerns in the Magisk thread about safetynet.. do you have root successfully hidden?
Is TWRP required for installing the addon module zips from your first post?
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SafetyNet will fail as soon as you unlock your bootloader.
There is a Magisk module provided by kdrag0n that fixes that but the free version, for the time being, needs Riru and Lsposed to work properly. That means you need to root your device using stable Magisk 23.0 if youwant to fixe SafetyNet right away.
The magisk patched boot.img version that I've shared on that post I've pointed out to you is Canary Magisk, where Magisk Hide feature no longer exists and it's incompatible with Riru and LSposed, as I've already said.
I'm running my device with SafetyNet failing and I couldn't care less since it's not problematic for my daily usage. Any app I cannot install through playstore can be installed using apkmirror. As for Magisk hide, it doesn't exit anymore but there's a "App deny list" that works as well to "hide" Magisk from banking apps (for instance).
I'm not using TWRP since there's really no need for it on Pixel 4a.
Everything can be done through fastboot and Magisk.
Anyway, if you really want to have SafteyNet passing, you need to manually patch stock boot.img (that you may find as well on that thread I've shared) with latest Magisk stable and flash that version. Afterwards install Riru, LSposed and SaftyNet fix by kdrag0n.
Cheers!
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I'm not using TWRP since there's really no need for it on Pixel 4a.
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I use TWRP to do image Backups/Restores.
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I use TWRP to do image Backups/Restores.
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I don't need to do that. Everything I have is backed up on my Google account.
Sure, /data and stuff like games or whatever needs to be downloaded again but, it's fine by me.
Furthermore, I don't use custom ROMs any more. Just stock Pixel ROM with my mods installed and I get by just fine, smooth and happy.
Cheers!
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I have updated to android 12.. will I need to revert in order to do any flashing?
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Depends on the ROM. LineageOS staff say to install the latest Android 11 image before flashing a LineageOS 18.1 rom. I'd assume that to be true for any other roms based on LineageOS.
Typhus_ said:
It depends on what you want to do.
If you want to just root your device, you only need to do 2 things:
1 - Unlock your bootloader (see HERE )
2 - Flash Magisk patched boot.img (see HERE )
For custom ROMs and etc, you should just check the ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other section. I bet there's a lot of info there about that.
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Do u have to disable OTA updates to keep from a calamity? If so, are manual updates a pain? Can u retain ur data with manual OTAs?
Zaxx32 said:
Do u have to disable OTA updates to keep from a calamity?
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Yes.
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If so, are manual updates a pain?
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No.
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Can u retain ur data with manual OTAs?
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Yes.
Everytime a new build comes up, download the factory image directly from Pixel Official firmware site, extract it, open flash_all.bat, on the update command you see a "-w" flag. Delete the "-w" and save flash_all.bat. Connect device to PC, reboot to fastboot and run edited flash_all.bat.
If you don't delete the -w, you'll lose your data.
Cheers!
Awesome....thanx!
Hi there,
I'm surprised that this was not asked before -- or more likely, I just don't understand how the search function works (no results).
I'm currently rooting my Pixel 3. Now that I finally decided to wipe and root, I'm wondering if I have not the option to install a Google stock image of Android 13 on my device.
I know the Pixel 3 is out of support and there is no official way to install Android 13. But can I flash it manually or something? (Really only interested in the stock images, I know there is LineageOS and such, but I don't want that.)
Cheers and thanks for any answers
Schpeck
schpeck said:
Hi there,
I'm surprised that this was not asked before -- or more likely, I just don't understand how the search function works (no results).
I'm currently rooting my Pixel 3. Now that I finally decided to wipe and root, I'm wondering if I have not the option to install a Google stock image of Android 12 or 13 on my device.
I know the Pixel 3 is out of support and there is no official way to install Android 12 or 13. But can I flash it manually or something? (Really only interested in the stock images, I know there is LineageOS and such, but I don't want that.)
Cheers and thanks for any answers
Schpeck
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There is an official way to install Android 12. See https://developers.google.com/android/images
You'll have to reroot afterwards.
Whoops, I meant Android 13. I'm already on 12 and thought it was 11.
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Whoops, I meant Android 13. I'm already on 12 and thought it was 11.
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There will never be an official Android 13 for the Pixel 3. There will likely be a LineageOS version next year.
That's what I mean. Can I unofficially install a the Android 13 stock image on my phone, when it is rooted?
schpeck said:
That's what I mean. Can I unofficially install a the Android 13 stock image on my phone, when it is rooted?
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I don't know what your definition of "stock image" is, but you can install an Android 13 version of LineageOS when it is available. Root is not needed to install a new ROM. The bootloader must be unlocked, but root is not necessary.
dcarvil said:
I don't know what your definition of "stock image" is, but you can install an Android 13 version of LineageOS when it is available. Root is not needed to install a new ROM. The bootloader must be unlocked, but root is not necessary.
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i was reading because i was thinking of the gsi vanilla. I thought maybe i could flash that on my pixel3 since google wouldnt update. I am only guessing however . I have flashed a gsi for a custom rom. Im not certain though. Any thoughts?
anynameyouwish63 said:
i was reading because i was thinking of the gsi vanilla. I thought maybe i could flash that on my pixel3 since google wouldnt update. I am only guessing however . I have flashed a gsi for a custom rom. Im not certain though. Any thoughts?
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Sorry, I know nothing about gsi. I use LineageOS, and that works fine for me.