[Guide] How to update to OP6T with OB3 Q with Magisk without TWRP - OnePlus 6T Guides, News, & Discussion

Hi!
This is a quick guide on how you can update your OP6T to latest Open Beta build from OnePlus with these changes:
Changelog
Added the notch area display options under Settings>Display>Notch display>Hide the notch area
Updated the GMS Package
Updated Android security patch to 2019.11
Improved system stability and general bug fixes
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- grabbed from OP6T community forum
If you are running stable 10.0.1 you can local upgrade to OB3 withoutno problem
But if you running open beta already you need to be in OB2 Q before updating to OB3 Q.
Here's the step by step guide:
Note: disable magisk modules and substratum first if ever you have. DON'T FORGET!!
1. Download OP6T OB3 firmware: https://otafsg1.h2os.com/patch/amaz...xygen_41_OTA_062_all_1912110951_e7defaf3f.zip
1-2. Download patched boot image: https://mega.nz/#!mF9XmK6R!QCMywfztu-LU56U6r4H2pBAZLQRA946a0U0rpocUhaQ
(Copy this to your PC you need this later)
1-3. Download Magisk Manager APK (if you don't have this installed yet.)
2. Update using local upgrade
3. Reboot
4. Allow it to boot up and wait few minutes to let finish the update completely.
5. Reboot to bootloader - fastboot
6. Type
fastboot flash boot_a "bootname".img
fastboot flash boot_b "bootname".img
(Without " ")
7. Type: fastboot reboot
- Install Magisk Manager APK, (if you don't have it)
8. Re enable your modules and everything then reboot one last time
9. Lastly, sit down and relax
Credits: @Siljorfag for OP6T stock boot image i asked. @Amirhussaini for OP6 stock boot image i asked
OP for OB3 Q update

Nice guide!
After doing that , how to install TWRP ?

This might be living dangerously, but I was able to upgrade from rooted OB2 to OB3 in the following minimal steps:
- Download OB3 full OTA
- In Settings > System > System updates, tap gear icon and local upgrade to OB3
- In Magisk Manager, install Magisk to inactive slot
- Reboot
All good in OB3 including EdXposed and other previously installed Magisk modules.

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[OOS][Stable][OP6T Global][OP6T Tmobile] Oneplus 6T stable OOS guide thread

OOS stable for Oneplus 6T Global ​
This thread is an attempt to make things clean for OP6T users.
It will contain latest zip links for OOS stable.
It will contain a brief guide on how to root, install TWRP , how to update with or without those elements.
6T global edition is supported by thread readers and me, and T Mobile converted specific concerns will be handled by community under the supervision of @Scott, thanks to him for the help.
It will not contain basics like ADB and Fastboot connection with a computer. Experiment, read, there are many and many tutorials on the internet for that. Don’t forget there is a world outside XDA and that you can perform a search on any search engine to grab information.
It will not cover by decision the ‘patching boot.img’ method for gaining root. It’s not necessary to use it when we have a working TWRP and Fastboot. If you want to try it search on the internet about ‘extracting boot.img from payload.bin’ and then use Magisk Manager to patch it.
Please NO discussion about: Magisk itself, custom kernels, debloating (whatever method you want to use), custom ROMS… Only STOCK STABLE OOS.
If you just want to flash custom kernels, no need to have TWRP, Ex Kernel Manager and Franco Kernel Manager for example can take care of that (see Play Store to grab those apps), and backup your stock kernel.
ALWAYS USE LATEST VERSIONS of the different tools used. Don’t ask for help if you’re using 6 months old TWRP or Magisk. Update it first.
First a bit of what I have understood about our phone, and its main specificity, i.e A/B slots.
A/B slots, what else ?​
This structure is meant to enable to have two different versions of the SAME ROM, one slot will contain the previous version of the ROM, the other slot will contain the updated one. If you are on slot A and running 10.3.0, the update process will lead to have 10.3.0 on slot A and 10.3.1 on slot B. On next boot the bootloader will automatically boot updated one (i.e slot B will be flagged as the active one). In case of issues during boot process the bootloader will switch the active slot back to the ‘old’ version(here slot A) that was booting fine.
This means that IT’S NOT a dual boot feature!! If you want to run a custom ROM it’s better to have the same custom ROM on both slots and not a mix of OOS and custom ROM. But that’s already OT so let’s stay focus, each custom ROM should provide clear instructions about that.
Having a slot phone means that there is no Recovery partition. So if you ‘fastboot flash boot twrp.img’ it will overwrite your boot partition and thus the ROM kernel and can lead to issues. The .img file is only meant to be temporarly booted. Recovery (stock or TWRP) is a part of the boot ramdisk.
Some simple facts about slots and flashing in TWRP:
Flashing a whole ROM (OOS for example) will automatically flash it to the currently inactive slot and switch it to be the active one (that works also with stock recovery, when performing a ‘local update’)
Flashing a ROM overwrites completely the boot partition (in recent Android versions, flashing process is using partition RAW images and not files like it was before): that means that TWRP and Magisk (if present) will be ERASED.
Flashing TWRP installer will flash it AUTOMATICALLY ON BOTH SLOTS (and will erase Magisk if present)
Magisk (and GAPPS but it only applies to custom ROMs), when flashed with TWRP is only flashed in ACTIVE slot. That’s why you must REBOOT to recovery BEFORE flashing Magisk to have it installed on the active updated slot. And that explains why you must flash it last.
That said, if you stay on OOS, YOU DON’T care about slots, just remember those basics to understand why you have to respect some steps, and let the recovery take care of slots. Messing manually with them results often in soft bricks
Downloads​
OOS stable full signed zips: thanks to @Some_Random_Username, @Titokhan, @trollavin (their thread here)
If the above doesn’t work anymore just let me know I’ll find something else.
FYI you can still go to Oneplus website but they take time to update it to latest version… And there is no archives.
XDA:DevDB Information
OOS Stable thread support, ROM for the OnePlus 6T
Contributors
Striatum_bdr, Scott
ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2020-02-05
Last Updated 2020-02-06
Rooting
CHANGELOGS​
OOS 10.3.4:
System
Updated launcher version to 4.1.6
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.05
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Phone
Fixed the issue with default country in assisted dialing when SIM2 is in roaming state
Newly added Work-Life Balance to help prioritize notifications and allocate time wisely (India only)
Newly added Epic Games in Game Space (India only)
OOS 10.3.3:
System
Fixed the issue with a black screen randomly appearing while playing games
Updated GMS package to 2020.02
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.04
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Network updates
Integrated VoLTE & VoWifi support for Telenor – Denmark
Integrated VoWifi support for RJIO – India
Phone
Newly added OpSoprts features in the shelf
Added OnePlus Roaming feature: choose a plan without worrying about the SIM card while traveling
Cloud Sync updates [India only]
Updated the CloudService to Version 2.0
OOS 10.3.2:
Changelog 10.3.2
System
• Fixed the screen flickering issue while swiping up to unlock
• Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
• Updated Android security patch to 2020.02
OOS 10.3.1:
Changelog 10.3.1
System
Fixed the issue with a black screen appearing after unlocking the device using fingerprint
Fixed the issue with the animation logo while rebooting the device
Fixed the issue with device heating up while charging
Fixed the random disconnection issue with 5Ghz Hotspot
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Updated Android security patch to 2019.12
Camera
Optimized the image preview time in the Pro mode
Fixed the camera crash issue
Gallery
Fixed the issue with videos and images not displaying in Gallery
OOS 10.3.0:
Changelog 10.3.0
System
Updated system to Android 10
Brand new UI for Android 10
Fixed the automatic reboot issue
Added the notch area display option in the Settings (Settings - Display - Notch display - Hide the notch area)
Fixed the issue with lock screen appearing even after unlocking the device with the password
Fixed the issue with Navigation bar after upgrade
Fixed the Digital wellbeing option missing in the settings
Updated Android security patch to 2019.11
Fingerprint
Fingerprint unlock functionality improvement
Enhanced the fingerprint animation
Camera
Camera performance improvement
Wifi Connectivity
Fixed the issue of Wifi connection to 5Ghz networks
OOS 10.0.1:
Changelog 10.0.1
System
Updated system to Android 10
Brand new UI for Android 10
Updated Android security patch to 2019.10
Fixed the fingerprint identification issue
Fixed the animation lag for fingerprint unlock
Fixed the automatic reboot issue after upgrade
Camera
Improved the performance and fixed known issues
Wifi Connectivity
Fixed the 5Ghz WiFi connection
OOS 10.0.0:
Changelog 10.0.0
System
Upgraded to Android 10
Brand new UI design
Enhanced location permissions for privacy
New customization feature in Settings allowing you to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the Quick Settings
General bug fixes and improvements
Full Screen Gestures
Added inward swipes from the left or right edge of the screen to go back
Added a bottom navigation bar to allow switching left or right for recent apps
Game Space
New Game Space feature now joins all your favorite games in one place for easier access and better gaming experience
Contextual Display
Intelligent info based on specific times, locations and events for Ambient Display (Settings - Display - Ambient Display - Contextual Display)
Message
Now possible to block spam by keywords for Message (Messages - Spam - Settings - Blocking settings)
ROOTING (+/- TWRP)​
Magisk zip is to be found here
TWRP latest .img and installer are to be found here
Don’t use all-in-one tools, you’re a grown up person you can to it by yourself. Yes you can.
If you're not rooted and run an OOS version older than 10.3.1, update your phone normally to latest OOS stable version then do as below
If you’re not rooted and running 10.3.1 or higher, those are the simplest steps to gain root.
Unlock your bootloader (will wipe everything…): “fastboot oem unlock” from a computer (see beginning of OP to know why I don’t detail this) with phone in fastboot mode
Grab latest Magisk zip on your phone and latest TWRP .img on your computer (AND TWRP installer .zip on your phone if you want to install TWRP permanently). Boot in fastboot mode your phone.
Then :
“fastboot boot twrp_latest.img” (adapt to the name and path of your twrp file)
within TWRP, flash TWRP installer .zip if you want to keep TWRP
flash Magisk zip (always AFTER flashing TWRP)
Reboot
(you can theoretically use the TWRP feature ‘install recovery ramdisk’ to avoid flashing twrp installer but never tested)
Note: please STOP using blue_spark TWRP!!! Support for OP6T has been stopped long time ago, only OP6 twrp is still actively supported by eng.stk (errors are mandatory if you flash it on 6t). I even see people that use a 3.2.x version of blue_spark...
UPDATING WITHOUT ROOT​
If your bootloader is locked (meaning no root no TWRP, factory state), the update process is trivial, OOS (or Oxygen Updater if you use it) will grab a patch file (around 100MB max usually) and will apply it and will ask you to reboot. Everybody should be able to do this as it’s the normal way every phone on earth updates itself… If major changes are present sometimes you’ll have the whole ROM file. It doesn’t matter anyway it leads to the same destination.
If your bootloader is unlocked but without root, the only difference is that OOS (or Oxygen Updater) will download the WHOLE ROM (around 1.8GB) and will apply it then ask for rebooting
UPDATING WITH ROOT (+/- TWRP)​
Whole ROM update is mandatory. You can wait for System Update to download it or grab manually the zip file or use Oxygen updater. You then go in Settings > System > System Update > clic on the upper right cogwheel then choose ‘Local Update’ and select the zip file (If you download the OTA .zip file manually you must place it in the root of user data, like /data/media/0/ i.e the user internal storage, or eventually in the .OTA folder if there's one. If you use Oxygen Updater or System automatic donwload it will be right placed).
The following update method is the preferred one (even if you have TWRP, recommended by some TWRP devs) due to frequent changes in partitions by OnePlus
apply the ROM update via Settings > System > System Update > Local Update
DON’T REBOOT
Open Magisk Manager
[If you have TWRP, go in Modules menu, clic on ‘+’ and choose latest TWRP installer zip file on your phone. Don’t use Retention A/B Script Magisk Module I had issues with it] [then stay in Magisk Manager and do the next step]
On main screen of the app clic on ‘install’ next to Magisk paragraph
On the pop up menu confirm ’Install’
On the next pop up menu clic on the last entry: install on inactive slot (after OTA update)
Then only reboot.
The order can be changed (the most important thing to preserve is Magisk, TWRP is easy to flash back):
Update without taking care of TWRP, just Magisk part ("install to other slot after OTA thing")
Once rebooted to updated system, flash TWRP as a module with Magisk Manager
Install Magisk again using Magisk Manager ("direct install" option)
There are infinite debates about uninstalling or not Magisk Modules before updating. Most of the times nothing to touch, sometimes there could be issues, instead of uninstalling perhaps just inactivate them by precaution before updating.
Note: If you are rooted and run an OOS version older than 10.3.1, the above method should work, but you can also update your ROM to latest stable without taking care of root/TWRP and then root again as described in post #2
If you want to try TWRP way:
Reboot to TWRP
Flash OOS update
Flash TWRP installer
Reboot to Recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot System
IF YOU ARE INTO A SOFT BRICK​
Don't forget the Vol+/Vol-/Power_button combo that can save you from a non responding phone...
If you can boot in fastboot mode, flash the stock ROM with fastboot. A little trick is to edit the flash-all-partitions**.bat and remove ‘-w’ (-w means that the partition will be wiped before flashing) from the script, it will prevent personal data wipe. Or flash manually all partitions one by one, without ‘-w’ flag evidently. Some partitions can’t be flashed with fastboot, for that once booted back to OOS, download and install by ‘local update’ method the same ROM version you’ve just restored with fastboot (see the linked thread to know why, emojis issues for example sometimes).
If you can’t go in fastboot mode, use Oneplus MSM tool. See there and there.
Thank you for the time and effort for this thread as I just came from a Sony XZ1 as I was a bit confused by the different posting on how to do what...
Thanks for a detailed post.
Can I update my rooted OP6T 9.0.17 (TWRP 3.3.1-2+ Magisk) directly to rooted 10.3.1 using the following guide :-
1. Reboot to Twrp 3.3.1-2.
2. Flash Twrp 3.3.1-31 installer.
3. Rebbot to recovery twrp 3.3.1-31.
4. Flash Magisk uninstaller
5. Flash 10.3.1 OS
6. Flash TWRP 3.3.1-31 installer
7. Reboot to recovery.
8. Flash Magisk.
9. Reboot to system.
Goormeetsingh said:
Thanks for a detailed post.
Can I update my rooted OP6T 9.0.17 (TWRP 3.3.1-2+ Magisk) directly to rooted 10.3.1 using the following guide :-
1. Reboot to Twrp 3.3.1-2.
2. Flash Twrp 3.3.1-31 installer.
3. Rebbot to recovery twrp 3.3.1-31.
4. Flash Magisk uninstaller
5. Flash 10.3.1 OS
6. Flash TWRP 3.3.1-31 installer
7. Reboot to recovery.
8. Flash Magisk.
9. Reboot to system.
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That sounds correct
Thank you for taking the time to do this. I am now subscribed
Very nice. Subscribed. Thank you.
I've been trying to do this for the past 8 hours.
Here's what I do, please tell me where am I going wrong
- msm 9.13
- update to 9.17
- local upgrade to 10.3.1
- boot system to enable oem unlock, usb debug
- boot to fb, unlock bootloader
- boot system
- boot fb, boot twrp
- flash twrp, both slots
- reboot twrp
here I get different results:
- try to install magisk, all internal storage encrypted. sideload, but still no cigar. try to install on both slots by rebooting twrp to a and b and sideloading magisk, still no cigar
OR
- flash magisk, boot system, no magisk
OR
System boots, we have root, we have everything, but file manager shows emptyness. Can't modify any files on internal storage. Via phone and via PC.
Now tell me what am I doing wrong, please
jazzgott said:
I've been trying to do this for the past 8 hours.
Here's what I do, please tell me where am I going wrong
- msm 9.13
- update to 9.17
- local upgrade to 10.3.1
- boot system to enable oem unlock, usb debug
- boot to fb, unlock bootloader
- boot system
- boot fb, boot twrp
- flash twrp, both slots
- reboot twrp
here I get different results:
- try to install magisk, all internal storage encrypted. sideload, but still no cigar. try to install on both slots by rebooting twrp to a and b and sideloading magisk, still no cigar
OR
- flash magisk, boot system, no magisk
OR
System boots, we have root, we have everything, but file manager shows emptyness. Can't modify any files on internal storage. Via phone and via PC.
Now tell me what am I doing wrong, please
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I think you should format data after unlock. I think it's kinda safety feature if some1 try to get into your storage by unlock bootloader. But wait by some1 to confirm
jazzgott said:
I've been trying to do this for the past 8 hours.
Here's what I do, please tell me where am I going wrong
- msm 9.13
- update to 9.17
- local upgrade to 10.3.1
- boot system to enable oem unlock, usb debug
- boot to fb, unlock bootloader
- boot system
- boot fb, boot twrp
- flash twrp, both slots
- reboot twrp
here I get different results:
- try to install magisk, all internal storage encrypted. sideload, but still no cigar. try to install on both slots by rebooting twrp to a and b and sideloading magisk, still no cigar
OR
- flash magisk, boot system, no magisk
OR
System boots, we have root, we have everything, but file manager shows emptyness. Can't modify any files on internal storage. Via phone and via PC.
Now tell me what am I doing wrong, please
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I know you managed to sort things as you posted it in another thread. Anyway I don't understand why you had to do all those steps .... But anyway the goal is achieved
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
Scott said:
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Several of us out here!
Scott said:
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
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Welcome back sir Scott!
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Thank you for this thread.
Scott said:
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
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hodgestl said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Several of us out here!
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I second this, thank you and also thanks to OP!!
Is there any way we could get a change log for the stable update?
hodgestl said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Several of us out here!
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r3dp0is0n2012 said:
Welcome back sir Scott!
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Thank you for this thread.
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..Cory.. said:
I second this, thank you and also thanks to OP!!
Is there any way we could get a change log for the stable update?
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Your all welcome!
I love this phone and like to help so lets see how this goes down :good:
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As far as the change log, that could be a challenge. I have never been able to find the full change log for the international version. The T-Mobile Version is here: https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/android/oneplus-6t/software-updates-oneplus-6t. Because this is something we can direct link to, I dont think it should be included in full text here on XDA. I think a link the in first or second post under "useful info" would be sufficient.
As far as the international version goes, I know every verison number by heart.. worst case scenario, I could just google each OTA version and grab the change log from the from the first Android news site that pops up. Unless someone else knows of where one might be at? We could also start at version 10.0.0 because I feel anything older than that is irrelevant.
For changelogs it could be done eventually by grabbing them on the net. There is clearly something between Oneplus and changelogs....
I'm ask for an extra reserved post to have more space and avoid too long posts.
Changelogs added in post #4
Scott said:
Just an FYI: I will be helping to support the T-Mobile version of the device in this thread.
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Awesome. I've been running a converted TMobile phone and can't wait b for them to related A10 so I can have android pay back without root

[UPDATE/KEEP ROOT GUIDE] Jun 2020 (QQ3A.200605.001) "FLAME" Magisk-Patched Boot Image

[UPDATE/KEEP ROOT GUIDE] Jun 2020 (QQ3A.200605.001) "FLAME" Magisk-Patched Boot Image
IMPORTANT!! THESE FILES / THIS THREAD IS FOR PIXEL 4 "FLAME" ONLY, NOT PIXEL 4 XL "CORAL"!!
Hey guys, yup, I'm still furloughed... ;_;
So anyway, here are the factory and Magisk Patched (v.24 is still the latest as of typing this) boot images for the June 2020 (QQ3A.200605.001) update.
ALL FILES BELOW ARE FOR JUNE 2020 QQ3A.200605.001!
Magisk v20.4 Patched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261824456
Factory Untouched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261824455
Factory Untouched DTBO Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261824457
THESE FILES ARE FOR "10.0.0 (QQ3A.200605.001, Jun 2020)" ONLY! PLEASE ONLY FLASH IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!
Everything seems to work fine so far. Magisk v.24 and EdXposed 5.0.0 (4548 YAHFA). SafetyNet Passing for now... Kirisakura 4.7.5 (just released today!) works great too!
If these files and/or guides are helpful, please drop a thanks and let me know. Thanks! =)
EASY UPDATE / SEAMLESS KEEP-ROOT UPDATE PROCESS (using a PC - a very intuitive, effective, and relatively safe method).
** You can only follow this guide exactly if coming EXACTLY from build qq2a.200501.001.b2, May 2020. But the general idea is the same for other builds, you just need the correct files for your device.
flame-qq2a.200501.001.b2-factory-dtbo.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261796523
flame-qq2a.200501.001.b2-factory-boot.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261796524
June 2020 sideload OTA zip: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/flame-ota-qq3a.200605.001-09888a47.zip
I DID NOT BOOT BACK INTO O/S UNTIL ALL STEPS WERE COMPLETED - I DID THIS TO ENSURE EVERYTHING WOULD BOOT BACK UP WITH MAGISK / EDXPOSED ALL RUNNING PROPERLY RIGHT AWAY
1. boot into bootloader
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** I was on custom kernel, so I needed to flash BOTH the stock boot and dtbo images
2. fastboot flash boot flame-qq2a.200501.001.b2-factory-boot.img
3. fastboot flash dtbo flame-qq2a.200501.001.b2-factory-dtbo.img
......* these steps to restore stock recovery; dtbo.img also necessary for some kernel installations.
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4. use volume keys to change selection to boot to Recovery Mode
......- when you reach the android symbol with No Command, hold power button, tap volume up, in case you've forgotten
5. choose option "Apply update from ADB"
6. adb sideload flame-ota-qq3a.200605.001-09888a47.zip
7. Once the OTA sideload is done, Reboot to bootloader (you'll also notice it's now on the other slot after OTA flashed)
8. fastboot flash boot flame-qq3a.200605.001-factory-magisk_patched-20.4.img
9. done, start the phone
(Optional - Flash custom kernel. If you had a custom kernel, you need to re-flash it. I've only personally tested with Kirisakura though.)
This was a 100% seamless update that required no additional / re-setup of any of my Magisk or EdXposed setups. All of the factory files can be found here https://developers.google.com/android/images. boot.img and dtbo.img are in their corresponding full Factory Image zips, and the ota zip is under Full OTA Images.
Issues after updating?
If you end up unable to boot or bootlooping afterwards, you most likely have an old Magisk module that isn't playing nice with the new build. There are 2 main things you can do:
1. Flash the new factory untouched boot image. You will of course lose root, and all modules will be disabled. However, it should at least get you able to boot back up quickly and have a working phone if you're in a bind.
2. I would recommend checking Tulsadiver's thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4/how-to/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3991739
Instead of reverting to stock boot image, fastboot boot (NOT FLASH) Tulsadiver's boot image. This will boot your phone in Magisk Core-Only Mode, with all modules disabled but root retained. From here you can open Magisk Manager and disable suspect modules. Before rebooting, go to Magisk Manager's settings and disable Magisk Core-Only Mode. Once you disable the incompatible module, the phone should boot back up.
- See this post (or thread) for more tips / context / an example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82509691&postcount=16
Thank you for the update as always
Thank you for the update and the post.
Everything works fine, but the pixel launcher keeps crashing after reboot. Also, the recent app menu don't work. Any suggestions?
EDIT:
Solved reinstaling last version of com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
mine is qq3a.200705.002 , the above step working for my version?

[UPDATE/KEEP ROOT GUIDE] OCT 2020 (RP1A.201005.004) "FLAME" Magisk/Stock Boot Images

[UPDATE/KEEP ROOT GUIDE] OCT 2020 (RP1A.201005.004) "FLAME" Magisk/Stock Boot Images
IF YOU ARE STILL ON AUGUST (ANDROID 10/Q) BUILD, PLEASE FOLLOW THE SEPTEMBER GUIDE (click here) FIRST! AND READ ALL WARNINGS AND ADDITIONAL INFO IN FIRST 2 POSTS!
PLEASE NOTE: I STILL HAVE NOT UPDATED TO ANDROID 11 YET, SO PLEASE FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK AS ASSISTANCE FROM ME WILL BE VERY LIMITED. PLEASE BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER AND HELP EACH OTHER OUT!
PLEASE DROP A THANKS IF YOU STILL FIND THESE GUIDES HELPFUL! :good:​
IMPORTANT!! THESE FILES / THIS THREAD IS FOR PIXEL 4 "FLAME" ONLY, NOT PIXEL 4 XL "CORAL"!!
**IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO PATCH THE STOCK BOOT IMAGE YOURSELF, FROM YOUR OWN DEVICE, USING MAGISK MANAGER. WHILE THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE THE FILE I PROVIDED BELOW WILL BE IDENTICAL (USE A FILE HASH CHECKSUM TOOL IF YOU'RE CURIOUS), THERE IS ALSO A CHANCE THEY MAY HAVE SMALL, BUT SIGNIFICANT, VARIANCES**
Thanks for the info and link, @wrongway213
Link to @topjohnwu's post: https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1272136975022084097?s=19
ALL FILES BELOW ARE FOR "RP1A.201005.004, Oct 2020"!
Magisk Canary v21.0 Patched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675562385
Factory Untouched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675562112
Factory Untouched DTBO Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675562113
[SAFETYNET INFO]: Again, I'm not updating myself yet, so I'm not sure about this. I will update this info as others report back. On Android 10, using the MagiskHide Props Config module (or an alternate module created by Displax, though I prefer Didgeridoohan's module) and choosing option 2 - Force BASIC key attestation would force BASIC HW attestation and allow SafetyNet to pass again. This works perfectly for me, and I even run additional mods including EdXposed. I'm not sure if this works on Android 11, and I won't be able to confirm myself for a while. If anybody tries it, please let me know and I'll update this section. The module and info on using it can be found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...just search for it in the Magisk Manager app.
EASY UPDATE / SEAMLESS KEEP-ROOT UPDATE PROCESS (using a PC - a very intuitive, effective, and relatively safe method).
** You can only follow this guide verbatim if coming EXACTLY from build "11.0.0 (RP1A.200720.009, Sep 2020)". But the general idea is the same for other builds, you just need the correct files for your device.
flame-rp1a.200720.009-factory-dtbo.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675562111
flame-rp1a.200720.009-factory-boot.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675562110
September 2020 sideload OTA zip: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/flame-ota-rp1a.201005.004-9e17c7b4.zip
DO NOT BOOT BACK INTO O/S UNTIL ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETED - THIS ENSURES EVERYTHING BOOTS BACK UP WITH MAGISK / EDXPOSED ALL RUNNING PROPERLY RIGHT AWAY
1. boot into bootloader
----------------
** I was on custom kernel, so I needed to flash BOTH the stock boot and dtbo images
2. fastboot flash boot flame-rp1a.200720.009-factory-boot.img
3. fastboot flash dtbo flame-rp1a.200720.009-factory-dtbo.img
......* these steps to restore stock recovery; dtbo.img also necessary for some kernel installations.
......* won't hurt to flash both anyway, so if you're unsure, go ahead and do both.
-----------------
4. use volume keys to change selection to boot to Recovery Mode
......- when you reach the android symbol with No Command, hold power button, tap volume up, in case you've forgotten
5. choose option "Apply update from ADB"
6. adb sideload flame-ota-rp1a.201005.004-9e17c7b4.zip
7. Once the OTA sideload is done, Reboot to bootloader (you'll also notice it's now on the other slot after OTA flashed)
8. fastboot flash boot flame-rp1a.201005.004-magisk_patched-21.0.img
9. done, start the phone
(Optional - Flash custom kernel. If you had a custom kernel, you need to re-flash it)
This is a 100% seamless update that requires no additional / re-setup of any of my Magisk or EdXposed setups. All of the factory files can be found here https://developers.google.com/android/images. boot.img and dtbo.img are in their corresponding full Factory Image zips, and the ota zip is under Full OTA Images.
-------------------​
Issues after updating?
If you end up unable to boot or bootlooping afterwards, you most likely have an old Magisk module that isn't playing nice with the new build. There are 2 main things you can do:
1. Flash the new factory untouched boot image. You will of course lose root, and all modules will be disabled. However, it should at least get you able to boot back up quickly and have a working phone if you're in a bind.
2. I would recommend checking Tulsadiver's thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4/how-to/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3991739
Instead of reverting to stock boot image, fastboot boot (NOT FLASH) Tulsadiver's boot image. This will boot your phone in Magisk Core-Only Mode, with all modules disabled but root retained. From here you can open Magisk Manager and disable suspect modules. Before rebooting, go to Magisk Manager's settings and disable Magisk Core-Only Mode. Once you disable the incompatible module, the phone should boot back up.
- See this post (or thread) for more tips / context / an example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82509691&postcount=16
just want to report happily that i waas able to update to october with no problems using your guide. followed your september guide yesterday and then october today. no problems at all, buttery smooth mate! thanx..!
The instructions are great as a reminder,
I only work on the console every month or two and without the bullet points I wouldn't always be able to finish the update so quickly.
Thank you very much ?
So.. I've rooted and taken OTA's and rerooted dozens of times.. But I finally got around to factory resetting now stable is here. On OCT build, i flash the patched boot img and upon rebooting, Magisk shows I'm still not rooted. Any advice?
Update: Flashed canary debug apk. patched stock boot img, and flashed. now rooted. wierd
What about if I'm not rooted and on the October update for Android 11? I've tried a couple different times to root and I always get a fail when I try to flash the patched boot image.
Hey,
here is a quick guide:
=== you need these websites ===
https://developers.google.com/android/images
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/canary
step by step
1. download https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/archive/canary.zip
that's Magisk
2. copy app-debug.apk on your Pixel 4 (XL) and install the app
3. Open an Image (NOT OTA!) with 7-zip, there is another big zip-file inside, extract boot.img and dtbo.img
4. Copy boot.img on your Phone, download-folder, just like Magisk.apk
5. Open Magisk and Patch boot.img -> magisk-patched.img
6. Copy magisk-patched.img on your PC
7. now simply proceed as described in the instructions above.
Nothing can go wrong with these self-patched files
i5lee8bit said:
8. fastboot flash boot flame-rp1a.201005.004-magisk_patched-21.0.img
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Hey guys, novice rooter here:
Can someone explain this step to me? Where do I get this file from if im on the beta version of Magisk?
Fwaiiiz said:
Hey guys, novice rooter here:
Can someone explain this step to me? Where do I get this file from if im on the beta version of Magisk?
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load canary magisk apk: https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/blob/canary/app-debug.apk and install, then update magisk in the app
go to: https://developers.google.com/android/images
read
and download factory image for your pixel phone - 11.0.0 (RP1A.201105.002, Nov 2020) is last image for flame https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/flame-rp1a.201105.002-factory-351561c6.zip
unzip the image, and you get another zip file: image-flame-rp1a.201105.002.zip
unzip image-flame-rp1a.201105.002.zip and you get a file named boot.img
copy boot image to your phone
patch boot image with magisk - you have made the magisk patch yourself ? now copy the magisk-patched.img from your phone to your pc, that's the file you ask for, but for the November Update
I hope you can now Update all you want

[UPDATE/KEEP ROOT GUIDE] JAN 2021 (RQ1A.210105.003) "FLAME" Magisk/Stock Boot Images

GravityBox [R] was pre-released today! Thus, I was able to update, using this very method, all the way from August 2020 thru January 2021. Entire process took only about an hour, with no hiccups. =) =) =)
But luckily, that also means I can actually start confirming again, personally, that everything is working fine. I can happily report everything is working great after this update. SafetyNet is passing with the correct configurations, and January 2021 build is working perfectly so far with Kirisakura 6.6.6.
IMPORTANT!! THESE FILES / THIS THREAD IS FOR PIXEL 4 "FLAME" ONLY, NOT PIXEL 4 XL "CORAL"!!
**IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO PATCH THE STOCK BOOT IMAGE YOURSELF, FROM YOUR OWN DEVICE, USING MAGISK MANAGER. WHILE THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE THE FILE I PROVIDED BELOW WILL BE IDENTICAL (USE A FILE HASH CHECKSUM TOOL IF YOU'RE CURIOUS), THERE IS ALSO A CHANCE THEY MAY HAVE SMALL, BUT SIGNIFICANT, VARIANCES**
Thanks for the info and link, @wrongway213
Link to @topjohnwu's post: twitter dot com /topjohnwu/status/1272136975022084097?s=19 (until I figure out how to stop new XDA from forcing the URL to embed a giant twitter posting in the middle of the post...)
ALL FILES BELOW ARE FOR "RQ1A.210105.003, Jan 2021"!
Magisk v21.2 Patched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145709389
Factory Untouched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145709388
Factory Untouched DTBO Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145709390
----------------------------------------------
-------------UPDATE PROCESS BELOW-------------
----------------------------------------------​
EASY UPDATE / SEAMLESS KEEP-ROOT UPDATE PROCESS (using a PC - a very intuitive, effective, and relatively safe method).
** You can only follow this guide verbatim if coming EXACTLY from build "11.0.0 (RQ1A.201205.008, Dec 2020)". But the general idea is the same for other builds, you just need the correct files for your device.
flame-rq1a.201205.008-factory-dtbo.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675600324
flame-rq1a.201205.008-factory-boot.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10763459528675600325
January 2021 sideload OTA zip: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/flame-ota-rq1a.210105.003-e1f3575f.zip
DO NOT BOOT BACK INTO O/S UNTIL ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETED - THIS ENSURES EVERYTHING BOOTS BACK UP WITH MAGISK / EDXPOSED ALL RUNNING PROPERLY RIGHT AWAY
1. boot into bootloader
----------------
** I was on custom kernel, so I needed to flash BOTH the stock boot and dtbo images
2. fastboot flash boot flame-rq1a.201205.008-factory-boot.img
3. fastboot flash dtbo flame-rq1a.201205.008-factory-dtbo.img
......* these steps to restore stock recovery; dtbo.img also necessary for some kernel installations.
......* won't hurt to flash both anyway, so if you're unsure, go ahead and do both.
-----------------
4. use volume keys to change selection to boot to Recovery Mode
......- when you reach the android symbol with No Command, hold power button, tap volume up, in case you've forgotten
5. choose option "Apply update from ADB"
6. adb sideload flame-ota-rq1a.210105.003-e1f3575f.zip
7. Once the OTA sideload is done, Reboot to bootloader (you'll also notice it's now on the other slot after OTA flashed)
8. fastboot flash boot flame-rq1a.210105.003-magisk_patched-21.2.img
9. done, start the phone
(Optional - Flash custom kernel. If you had a custom kernel, you need to re-flash it)
This is a 100% seamless update that requires no additional / re-setup of any of my Magisk or EdXposed setups. All of the factory files can be found here https://developers.google.com/android/images. boot.img and dtbo.img are in their corresponding full Factory Image zips, and the ota zip is under Full OTA Images.
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------TROUBLESHOOTING-------------------
-------------------------------------------------​
Issues after updating?
If you end up unable to boot or bootlooping afterwards, you most likely have an old Magisk module that isn't playing nice with the new build. There are 2 main things you can do:
1. Flash the new factory untouched boot image. You will of course lose root, and all modules will be disabled. However, it should at least get you able to boot back up quickly and have a working phone if you're in a bind.
2. I would recommend checking Tulsadiver's thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...r-booting-into-magisk-core-only-mode.3991739/
Instead of reverting to stock boot image, fastboot boot (NOT FLASH) Tulsadiver's boot image. This will boot your phone in Magisk Core-Only Mode, with all modules disabled but root retained. From here you can open Magisk Manager and disable suspect modules. Before rebooting, go to Magisk Manager's settings and disable Magisk Core-Only Mode. Once you disable the incompatible module, the phone should boot back up.
- See this post (or thread) for more tips / context / an example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82509691&postcount=16
[EDIT 01-13-2021] YET ANOTHER NEW SAFETYNET WORKAROUND (AS OF AROUND JANUARY 12 / 13):
Please see this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-edxposed-gpay-discussion.3992607/post-84285539
welcome to the wonderful world of Android 11!!! nice to have u here with us mate. update went smoothly like always! thanks and keep it up!!
tulsadiver's way no longer working on flame R build

[CLOSED][UPDATE / KEEP ROOT GUIDE] JULY 2021 (RQ3A.210705.001) - "FLAME" Magisk-Patched & Stock Boot / DTBO Images

IMPORTANT!! THESE FILES / THIS THREAD IS FOR PIXEL 4 "FLAME" ONLY, NOT PIXEL 4 XL "CORAL"!!
==========> USEFUL LINKS ==========>
==> DOWNLOAD LATEST SDK PLATFORM TOOLS HERE: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
==> Official Factory Image / OTA - Downloads / Flashing Guide Here (recommend reading): https://developers.google.com/android/images
==> topjohnwu's Official Magisk GitHub Repo - "Useful Links" Section includes installation instructions, FAQ's, documentations, and more: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk#useful-links
==> @Didgeridoohan's excellent Magisk Troubleshooting / FAQ / Installation Guide (also linked from topjohnwu's GitHub!): https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/HomePage
==> Universal SafetyNet Fix Magisk Module by kdrag0n - Use this module by kdrag0n (make sure to donate / give thanks to him for his amazing work!): https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/releases
==> SafetyNet w/ Xposed - I recommend LSposed over EdXposed (better hooking mechanism, less likely to trigger SafetyNet violation, overall more efficient with handling resources anyway).
<========== USEFUL LINKS <==========
**IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO PATCH THE STOCK BOOT IMAGE YOURSELF, FROM YOUR OWN DEVICE, USING MAGISK MANAGER. WHILE THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE THE FILE I PROVIDED BELOW WILL BE IDENTICAL (USE A FILE HASH CHECKSUM TOOL IF YOU'RE CURIOUS), THERE IS ALSO A CHANCE THEY MAY HAVE SMALL, BUT SIGNIFICANT, VARIANCES**
Thanks for the info and link, @wrongway213
Link to @topjohnwu's post: twitter dot com /topjohnwu/status/1272136975022084097?s=19 (until I figure out how to stop new XDA from forcing the URL to embed a giant twitter posting in the middle of the post...)
ALL FILES BELOW ARE FOR "RQ3A.210705.001, Jul 2021"!
Magisk v23.0 Patched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=14943124697586362389
Factory Untouched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=14943124697586362371
Factory Untouched DTBO Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=14943124697586362372
----------------------------------------------
-------------UPDATE PROCESS BELOW-------------
----------------------------------------------​
EASY UPDATE / SEAMLESS KEEP-ROOT UPDATE PROCESS (using a PC - a very intuitive, effective, and relatively safe method).
** You can only follow this guide verbatim if coming EXACTLY from build "11.0.0 (RQ3A.210605.005, June 2021". But the general idea is the same for other builds, you just need the correct files for your device.
flame-rq3a.210605.005-factory-dtbo.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=14943124697586345562
flame-rq3a.210605.005-factory-boot.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=14943124697586345561
July 2021 sideload OTA zip: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/flame-ota-rq3a.210705.001-b0145b66.zip
DO NOT BOOT BACK INTO O/S UNTIL ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETED - THIS ENSURES EVERYTHING BOOTS BACK UP WITH MAGISK / EDXPOSED ALL RUNNING PROPERLY RIGHT AWAY
*. make sure installed Magisk (Manager) app version is equal to or greater than the Magisk pre-patched version boot image provided
1. boot into bootloader
----------------
** I was on custom kernel, so I needed to flash BOTH the stock boot and dtbo images
2. fastboot flash boot flame-rq3a.210605.005-factory-boot.img
3. fastboot flash dtbo flame-rq3a.210605.005-factory-dtbo.img
......* these steps to restore stock recovery; dtbo.img also necessary for some kernel installations.
......* won't hurt to flash both anyway, so if you're unsure, go ahead and do both.
-----------------
4. use volume keys to change selection to boot to Recovery Mode
......- when you reach the android symbol with No Command, hold power button, tap volume up, in case you've forgotten
5. choose option "Apply update from ADB"
6. adb sideload flame-ota-rq3a.210705.001-b0145b66.zip
7. Once the OTA sideload is done, Reboot to bootloader (you'll also notice it's now on the other slot after OTA flashed)
8. fastboot flash boot flame-rq3a.210705.001-magisk_patched-23000.img
9. done, start the phone
(Optional - Flash custom kernel. If you had a custom kernel, you need to re-flash it)
This is a 100% seamless update that requires no additional / re-setup of any of my Magisk or EdX/LSposed setups. All of the factory files can be found here https://developers.google.com/android/images. boot.img and dtbo.img are in their corresponding full Factory Image zips, and the ota zip is under Full OTA Images.
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------TROUBLESHOOTING-------------------
-------------------------------------------------​
Issues after updating?
If you end up unable to boot or bootlooping afterwards, you most likely have an old Magisk module that isn't playing nice with the new build. There are 2 main things you can do:
1. Flash the new factory untouched boot image. You will of course lose root, and all modules will be disabled. However, it should at least get you able to boot back up quickly and have a working phone if you're in a bind.
2. I would recommend checking Tulsadiver's thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3990557
Instead of reverting to stock boot image, fastboot boot (NOT FLASH) Tulsadiver's boot image. This will boot your phone in Magisk Core-Only Mode, with all modules disabled but root retained. From here you can open Magisk Manager and disable suspect modules. Before rebooting, go to Magisk Manager's settings and disable Magisk Core-Only Mode. Once you disable the incompatible module, the phone should boot back up.
- See this post (or thread) for more tips / context / an example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82509691&postcount=16
Since Magisk v21.x, Core Only mode has been replaced by using Android's built-in Safe Mode. Booting into Safe Mode should essentially boot you back into your system but with all modules disabled (as well as Magisk Hide). Keep in mind that even after you reboot, modules will remain disabled, unless you re-enable them first. Also remember to re-enable Magisk Hide if you had it enabled before.
Please see @Didgeridoohan's guide for more details: https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/MagiskModuleIssues#hn_Core_Only_Mode
It's also worth mentioning, his guide is extremely well-made and contains a lot of useful information that could benefit all Magisk users and modders. I highly recommend looking through it anyway!
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