If you are looking for my guide on a different Pixel, find it here:
Pixel 3
Pixel 3XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3aXL
Pixel 4
Pixel 4XL
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 5
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
For best results, use the latest stable Magisk release.
Discussion thread for migration to 24.0+.
Note: Magisk prior to Canary 23016 does not incorporate the necessary fixes for Android 12+.
WARNING: YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE. THIS GUIDE IS WRITTEN WITH THE EXPRESS ASSUMPTION THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ADB, MAGISK, ANDROID, AND ROOT. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
Prerequisites:
Latest SDK Platform Tools - if Platform Tools is out of date, you WILL run into problems!
USB Debugging enabled
Google USB Driver installed
I recommend using Command Prompt for these instructions; some users have difficulty with PowerShell.
Make sure the Command Prompt is running from your Platform Tools directory!
Android Source - Setting up a device for development
Spoiler: Downloads
Pixel OTA Images
Pixel Factory Images
Magisk Stable, Magisk Canary - Magisk GitHub
Spoiler: Unlock Bootloader
Follow these instructions to enable Developer Options and USB Debugging.
Enable OEM Unlocking. If this option is grayed out, unlocking the bootloader is not possible.
Connect your device to your PC, and open a command window in your Platform Tools folder.
Ensure ADB sees your device:
Code:
adb devices
If you don't see a device, make sure USB Debugging is enabled, reconnect the USB cable, or try a different USB cable.
If you see "unauthorized", you need to authorize the connection on your device.
If you see the device without "unauthorized", you're good to go.
Reboot to bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Unlock bootloader: THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Select Continue on the device screen.
Spoiler: Initial Root / Create Master Root Image
Install Magisk on your device.
Download the factory zip for your build.
Inside the factory zip is the update zip: "device-image-buildnumber.zip". Open this, and extract boot.img
Copy boot.img to your device.
Patch boot.img with Magisk: "Install" > "Select and Patch a File"
Copy the patched image back to your PC. It will be named "magisk_patched-23xxx_xxxxx.img". Rename this to "master root.img" and retain it for future updates.
Reboot your device to bootloader.
Flash the patched image:
Code:
fastboot flash boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Reboot to Android. Open Magisk to confirm root - under Magisk at the top, you should see "Installed: <Magisk build number>
Spoiler: Update and Root Automatic OTA
Before you download the OTA, open Magisk, tap Uninstall, then Restore Images. If you have any Magisk modules that modify system, uninstall them now.
Take the OTA update when prompted. To check for updates manually, go to Settings > System > System Update > Check for Update
Allow the update to download and install. DO NOT REBOOT WHEN PROMPTED. Open Magisk, tap Install at the top, then Install to inactive slot. Magisk will then reboot your device.
You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Update and Root OTA Sideload
Download the OTA.
Reboot to recovery and sideload the OTA:
Code:
adb reboot sideload
Once in recovery:
Code:
adb sideload ota.zip
When the OTA completes, you will be in recovery mode. Select "Reboot to system now".
Allow system to boot and wait for the update to complete. You must let the system do this before proceeding.
Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can download the factory zip and manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Note: You can use Payload Dumper to extract the contents of the OTA if you want to manually patch the new boot image. However, I will not cover that in this guide.
Spoiler: Update and Root Factory Image
Please note that the factory update process expects an updated bootloader and radio. If these are not up to date, the update will fail.
Download the factory zip and extract the contents.
Reboot to bootloader.
Spoiler: Update bootloader if necessary
Compare bootloader versions between phone screen and bootloader.img build number
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader <drag and drop new bootloader.img here>
If bootloader is updated, reboot to bootloader.
Spoiler: Update radio if necessary
Compare baseband versions between phone screen and radio.img build number
Code:
fastboot flash radio <drag and drop radio.img here>
If radio is updated, reboot to bootloader.
Apply update:
Code:
fastboot update --skip-reboot image-codename-buildnumber.zip
When the update completes, the device will be in fastbootd. Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Note: If you prefer, you can update using the flash-all script included in the factory zip. You will have to copy the script, bootloader image, radio image, and update zip into the Platform Tools folder; you will then have to edit the script to remove the -w option so it doesn't wipe your device.
The scripted commands should look like this:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader <bootloader image name>
fastboot reboot bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 > nul
fastboot flash radio <radio image name>
fastboot reboot bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 > nul
fastboot update --skip-reboot <image-device-buildnumber.zip>
Once this completes, you can reboot to bootloader and either boot your master patched image, or if you patched the new image, flash it at this time.
Spoiler: Update and Root using PixelFlasher <<RECOMMENDED FOR NOVICES>>
PixelFlasher by @badabing2003 is an excellent tool that streamlines the update process - it even patches the boot image for you.
The application essentially automates the ADB interface to make updating and rooting much easier. However, it is STRONGLY recommended that you still learn the "basics" of using ADB.
For instructions, downloads, and support, please refer to the PixelFlasher thread.
Spoiler: Update and Root using the Android Flash Tool
Follow the instructions on the Android Flash Tool to update your device. Make sure Lock Bootloader and Wipe Device are UNCHECKED.
When the update completes, the device will be in fastbootd. Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can download the factory zip and manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Pass SafetyNet/Play Integrity
SafetyNet has been deprecated for the new Play Integrity API. More information here.
In a nutshell, Play Integrity uses the same mechanisms as SafetyNet for the BASIC and DEVICE verdicts, but uses the Trusted Execution Environment to validate those verdicts. TEE does not function on an unlocked bootloader, so legacy SafetyNet solutions will fail.
However, @Displax has modified the original Universal SafetyNet Fix by kdrag0n; his mod is able to force basic attestation instead of hardware, meaning that the device will pass BASIC and DEVICE integrity.
Mod available here. Do not use MagiskHide Props Config with this mod.
This is my configuration that is passing Safety Net. I will not provide instructions on how to accomplish this. Attempt at your own risk.
Zygisk + DenyList enabled
All subcomponents of these apps hidden under DenyList:
Google Play Store
GPay
Any banking/financial apps
Any DRM media apps
Modules:
Universal SafetyNet Fix 2.3.1 Mod - XDA post
To check SafetyNet status:
YASNAC - GitHub
To check Play Integrity status:
Play Integrity Checker - NOTE: MEETS_STRONG_INTEGRITY will ALWAYS fail on an unlocked bootloader.
I do not provide support for Magisk or modules. If you need help with Magisk, here is the Magisk General Support thread. For support specifically with Magisk v24+, see this thread.
Points of note:
The boot image is NOT the bootloader image. Do not confuse the two - YOU are expected to know the difference. Flashing the wrong image to bootloader could brick your device.
While the Magisk app is used for patching the boot image, the app and the patch are separate. This is what you should see in Magisk for functioning root:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
"Installed" shows the version of patch in the boot image. If this says N/A, you do not have root access - the boot image is not patched, or you have a problem with Magisk.
"App" simply shows the version of the app itself.
If you do not have a patched master boot image, you will need to download the factory zip if you haven't already, extract the system update inside it, then patch boot.img.
If you prefer updating with the factory image, you can also extract and manually patch the boot image if desired.
Some Magisk modules, especially those that modify read only partitions like /system, may cause a boot loop after updating. As a general rule, disable these modules before updating. You are responsible for knowing what you have installed, and what modules to disable.
Credits:
Thanks to @badabing2003 , @pndwal , @Displax , @Az Biker , @ipdev , @kdrag0n , @Didgeridoohan , and last but not least, @topjohnwu for all their hard work!
Thank you so so much! I've successfully updated from October 2021 build to November 2021 build without any issues by following your guide. Bunch of thanks again.
I'm currently using Magisk Canary build?
May I Install Magisk Beta and also Magisk Stable build to the latest November 2021 build?
Rafiul Bari Chowdhury said:
Thank you so so much! I've successfully updated from October 2021 build to November 2021 build without any issues by following your guide. Bunch of thanks again.
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Coming from the Pixel 3XL, which bricked out of the blue. I did every update on that phone, but never got to do 12 before the magical brick. I want to update this phone (5a, which I just realized is different than the 5?), but this seems to be missing quite a few steps. Shouldn't there be 4 different files added to your SDK folder and flashed, or has it completely changed, and I need to do more digging? Thanks.
Is there any way to do this after already updating? Or do I have to wait for the next update (I prefer flashing factory images).
I flashed the Nov factory image but forgot to disable the verified boot. Is there any way I can disable it so i can flash the magisk patched boot?
Rafiul Bari Chowdhury said:
I'm currently using Magisk Canary build?
May I Install Magisk Beta and also Magisk Stable build to the latest November 2021 build?
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I honestly don't know. I've used Magisk 22.1, 23.0, Canary 23001 through 23011, all have worked for me.
The caveat is that Magisk 23010+ is Zygisk, which means that some legacy modules won't work anymore until they're updated - Universal SafetyNet Fix for example.
mcwups1 said:
Coming from the Pixel 3XL, which bricked out of the blue. I did every update on that phone, but never got to do 12 before the magical brick. I want to update this phone (5a, which I just realized is different than the 5?), but this seems to be missing quite a few steps. Shouldn't there be 4 different files added to your SDK folder and flashed, or has it completely changed, and I need to do more digging? Thanks.
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You don't have to add any files to your SDK folder, you can always drag and drop them into the command line window. We are only working with two files here: vbmeta.img and boot.img.
EXV said:
Is there any way to do this after already updating? Or do I have to wait for the next update (I prefer flashing factory images).
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You can do this as many times as you want. The critical point to remember is that if you allow Android to boot after not disabling verity/verification, you will have to wipe the next time you disable it.
EXV said:
I flashed the Nov factory image but forgot to disable the verified boot. Is there any way I can disable it so i can flash the magisk patched boot?
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Yes...but you're going to have to wipe data. Extract vbmeta.img, and reflash it:
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification <drag and drop vbmeta.img here>
Then, reboot your device. You will end up in Rescue Party, with the option to "Try again" or "Factory data reset". Choose the factory reset.
The best way to make sure you don't have to wipe your data is to always use --disable-verity --disable-verification when updating via the factory image.
Updated to November build with no problems, didn't like the new security patch - file managers targeting API 26 and below can no longer display/access other's apps data directories, hole is plugged, so went back to October build and had to wipe data to boot. So downgrading within same Android version also requires data wipe.
No more updates for me, sticking with October build...
I was on latest version of Android 11, rooted. I followed your third method using Android Flash Tool, and had both disable verity and verification checked. The Android flash tool says I may disconnect the phone. The phone is now stuck during boot, saying cannot load android system, data may be corrupt, may need to perform factory data reset and erase all user data, or try again. Trying again causes the boot loop. Any suggestions? Prefer not to perform factory data reset.
I got my phone back into bootloader and followed your second method via fastboot. I also arrived at the same error.
I tried the same thing on my wife's pixel 5a as well. Same errors.
I selected factory data reset and my phone boots up fine. Guess I had to reset my phone anyway, despite this guide. Hoping I don't have to reset my wife's phone. It's currently stuck at boot, but I can get into fastboot.
tintn00+xda said:
I was on latest version of Android 11, rooted. I followed your third method using Android Flash Tool, and had both disable verity and verification checked. The Android flash tool says I may disconnect the phone. The phone is now stuck during boot, saying cannot load android system, data may be corrupt, may need to perform factory data reset and erase all user data, or try again. Trying again causes the boot loop. Any suggestions? Prefer not to perform factory data reset.
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This guide is for only Android 12. And you can't get your now at any cost.
That's a bummer. Guess there should be a disclaimer about going from Android 11 to 12. Good thing everything is backed up.
tintn00+xda said:
I tried the same thing on my wife's pixel 5a as well. Same errors.
I selected factory data reset and my phone boots up fine. Guess I had to reset my phone anyway, despite this guide. Hoping I don't have to reset my wife's phone. It's currently stuck at boot, but I can get into fastboot.
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This guide was intended for updating, not for root.
If it wasn't clear in the guide, you will have to wipe data when you disable verity and verification, if they were not already disabled.
tintn00+xda said:
That's a bummer. Guess there should be a disclaimer about going from Android 11 to 12. Good thing everything is backed up.
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It's at the very top of the post...
V0latyle said:
As many of you know by now, in order to run a patched boot image on Android 12 requires disabling Android Verified Boot.
Verified Boot on Android 12 devices, at least Pixels with the SD765G and Tensor, is tied to device encryption. Therefore, disabling Verified Boot requires a wipe, if it was not previously disabled.
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This is why it's important to read the entire post, and ask questions if you don't understand something before you proceed.
Thanks a lot! This is my first device with verified boot / encryption linked - after crosshatch, and I have almost messed things up (just manually typed commands from memory), until I remembered this post.
Updated, everything is great.
December patch has brought bootanimation with different colours (Material You blahblah), made me freak out a little bit - I thought something went wrong.
I was always used to updating factory images (removing the -w) via ADB so none of my data would be wiped. But since the methods listed above don't include removing the -w from the zip, will any of those methods wipe my data while applying the update? I wanted to try the Android Flash Tool but got a bit paranoid since I didn't want my data wiped (I know there was a checkbox option to wipe the data, but I just want reassurance since with my luck, it'll probably brick my phone for no reason).
EXV said:
I was always used to updating factory images (removing the -w) via ADB so none of my data would be wiped. But since the methods listed above don't include removing the -w from the zip, will any of those methods wipe my data while applying the update? I wanted to try the Android Flash Tool but got a bit paranoid since I didn't want my data wiped (I know there was a checkbox option to wipe the data, but I just want reassurance since with my luck, it'll probably brick my phone for no reason).
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Are you already rooted?
I personally don't use the flashall.bat method; I'm "old fashioned" and prefer to type the commands myself.
If you do use the script, just edit the "fastboot update" command to omit -w and include --disable options:
Code:
fastboot update image-barbet-buildnumber.zip --disable-verity --disable-verification
If you patch the boot image beforehand, you can add --skip-reboot, then once the update finishes, reboot to bootloader and flash the patched image.
Followed directions for recommended Android Flash Tool and everything worked flawlessly. If you've already rooted your phone once then you have somewhat of an idea of what you're doing. Just read everything twice and follow the directions. Thank you OP for such a clear path to update and root!
Magisk Canary was updated to 23016 last night. This includes a fix for the vbmeta header issue, meaning that disabling verity/verification should no longer be required, and we should be able to root as we did before.
I will be updating the OP to reflect this.
V0latyle said:
Magisk Canary was updated to 23016 last night. This includes a fix for the vbmeta header issue, meaning that disabling verity/verification should no longer be required, and we should be able to root as we did before. This needs testing, make sure you back up your data and photos before you try this!
I will be updating the OP to reflect this.
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Just updated my wifes 5a-5G (non-root, verity/vbmeta enabled) to Dec update. Was able to root via flashing the patched boot.img with v23016 without a factory reset! Great news that John is still working on this tool and making all of our lives easier.
Someone want to test this?
Requirement: Pixel 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro rooted with Magisk 23016
Reboot into bootloader and reflash vbmeta without flags.
Reboot to system.
Reboot to bootloader again, re-reflash vbmeta with disable flags.
Reboot to system. If you get the Rescue Party corruption message, just reboot to bootloader and reflash vbmeta without flags.
Report results here.
Related
[UPDATE/KEEP ROOT GUIDE] JULY 2020 (QQ3A.200705.002) "FLAME" Magisk/Stock Boot Images
IMPORTANT!! THESE FILES / THIS THREAD IS FOR PIXEL 4 "FLAME" ONLY, NOT PIXEL 4-XL "CORAL"!!
Here are the factory and Magisk Patched (v.24 is still the latest as of typing this) boot images for the July 2020 (QQ3A.200705.002) update.
**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 JULY 2020 QQ3A.200705.002!
Magisk v20.4 Patched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682886736
Factory Untouched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682886734
Factory Untouched DTBO Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682886735
THESE FILES ARE FOR "10.0.0 (QQ3A.200705.002, Jul 2020)" ONLY! PLEASE ONLY FLASH IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!
Also, as most of us know by now, it looks like Google flipped HW attestation back on, and so SafetyNet will now fail (not just on July, but even previous builds). basicIntegrity test passes, but ctsProfile fails (due to hardware attestation method Google flipped back on), regardless of EdXposed / Magisk Hide status. Until people way smarter than us figure it out, if ever, I can't tell you how to fix it other than reverting back to full stock and locked bootloader. Oh well, carry on.
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 "10.0.0 (QQ3A.200605.001, Jun 2020)". But the general idea is the same for other builds, you just need the correct files for your device.
flame-qq3a.200605.001-factory-dtbo.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261824457
flame-qq3a.200605.001-factory-boot.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261824455
July 2020 sideload OTA zip: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/flame-ota-qq3a.200705.002-01ce0fff.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-qq3a.200605.001-factory-boot.img
3. fastboot flash dtbo flame-qq3a.200605.001-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.
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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.200705.002-01ce0fff.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.200705.002-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.)
*Kirisakura 4.7.5 seems to work fine as of initial write up.
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.
SafetyNet not passing? READ OP AGAIN. (not fixable as of this posting)
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
Coming from an earlier build than June 2020?
Download the July 2020 Full Factory Image .zip file and extract it. BEFORE RUNNING THE FLASH-ALL BATCH / SHELL FILE, EDIT THE FILE AND REMOVE THE "-w" FLAG FROM THE LAST FASTBOOT LINE. If you fail to remove -w, your phone will be wiped when it reaches this step. After flashing the full factory image, your phone will automatically reboot into O/S. From here, reboot back into bootloader, and flash the new Magisk patched boot image.
SafetyNet not passing? READ OP AGAIN. (not fixable as of this posting)
Thank you as always
Thanks. Great Info as usual.
[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
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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-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.
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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-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.
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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
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 "RQ2A.210405.005, Apr 2021"!
Magisk v22.0 Patched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=2188818919693776334
Factory Untouched Boot Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=2188818919693776333
Factory Untouched DTBO Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=2188818919693776329
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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 (RQ2A.210305.006, Mar 2021)". But the general idea is the same for other builds, you just need the correct files for your device.
flame-rq2a.210305.006-factory-dtbo.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145746630
flame-rq2a.210305.006-factory-boot.img: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145746632
April 2021 sideload OTA zip: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/flame-ota-rq2a.210405.005-ec0467a7.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
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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-rq2a.210305.006-factory-boot.img
3. fastboot flash dtbo flame-rq2a.210305.006-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.
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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-rq2a.210405.005-ec0467a7.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-rq2a.210405.005-magisk_patched-22.0.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.
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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!
thx mate but the patched boot image link seems to be wrong, goes to some random rom for a different device
actually dtbo link goes to magisk file, lucky! since I dont need this month dtbo for now, will flash update and report back
update went smoothly thx again m8!!
Thanks man, my bad. AFH wigged out when I initially uploaded the files and stopped after the first one. When I went back to re-up the last 2, I must have copied the URL's out of order, and somehow just mistyped some completely, lol. Should be fixed now, thanks for the heads up!
should work if I don't upgrade the last month, or two monts ago?? (I mean, update directly of the jan or feb update) or I must update each OTA???
caballero221 said:
should work if I don't upgrade the last month, or two monts ago?? (I mean, update directly of the jan or feb update) or I must update each OTA???
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Follow the previous month guides if you want to OTA per month (you can't skip months doing the OTA method). Otherwise download the full factory image, extract the files and edit the script (.bat / .sh depending on your OS) file to remove the "-w" flag so you don't wipe data, run the script to flash the full factory image to update to current month, then reboot to bootloader and flash the magisk patched boot image in the OP (make sure your Magisk Manager version installed is also at least v22.0 before this last step).
If you are looking for my guide on a different Pixel, find it here:
Pixel 3
Pixel 3XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3aXL
Pixel 4XL
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 5
Pixel 5a
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
For best results, use the latest stable Magisk release.
Discussion thread for migration to 24.0+.
Note: Magisk prior to Canary 23016 does not incorporate the necessary fixes for Android 12+.
WARNING: YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE. THIS GUIDE IS WRITTEN WITH THE EXPRESS ASSUMPTION THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ADB, MAGISK, ANDROID, AND ROOT. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
Prerequisites:
Latest SDK Platform Tools - if Platform Tools is out of date, you WILL run into problems!
USB Debugging enabled
Google USB Driver installed
I recommend using Command Prompt for these instructions; some users have difficulty with PowerShell.
Make sure the Command Prompt is running from your Platform Tools directory!
Android Source - Setting up a device for development
Spoiler: Downloads
Pixel OTA Images
Pixel Factory Images
Magisk Stable, Magisk Canary - Magisk GitHub
Spoiler: Unlock Bootloader
Follow these instructions to enable Developer Options and USB Debugging.
Enable OEM Unlocking. If this option is grayed out, unlocking the bootloader is not possible.
Connect your device to your PC, and open a command window in your Platform Tools folder.
Ensure ADB sees your device:
Code:
adb devices
If you don't see a device, make sure USB Debugging is enabled, reconnect the USB cable, or try a different USB cable.
If you see "unauthorized", you need to authorize the connection on your device.
If you see the device without "unauthorized", you're good to go.
Reboot to bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Unlock bootloader: THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Select Continue on the device screen.
Spoiler: Initial Root / Create Master Root Image
Install Magisk on your device.
Download the factory zip for your build.
Inside the factory zip is the update zip: "device-image-buildnumber.zip". Open this, and extract boot.img
Copy boot.img to your device.
Patch boot.img with Magisk: "Install" > "Select and Patch a File"
Copy the patched image back to your PC. It will be named "magisk_patched-23xxx_xxxxx.img". Rename this to "master root.img" and retain it for future updates.
Reboot your device to bootloader.
Flash the patched image:
Code:
fastboot flash boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Reboot to Android. Open Magisk to confirm root - under Magisk at the top, you should see "Installed: <Magisk build number>
Spoiler: Update and Root Automatic OTA
Before you download the OTA, open Magisk, tap Uninstall, then Restore Images. If you have any Magisk modules that modify system, uninstall them now.
Take the OTA update when prompted. To check for updates manually, go to Settings > System > System Update > Check for Update
Allow the update to download and install. DO NOT REBOOT WHEN PROMPTED. Open Magisk, tap Install at the top, then Install to inactive slot. Magisk will then reboot your device.
You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Update and Root OTA Sideload
Download the OTA.
Reboot to recovery and sideload the OTA:
Code:
adb reboot sideload
Once in recovery:
Code:
adb sideload ota.zip
When the OTA completes, you will be in recovery mode. Select "Reboot to system now".
Allow system to boot and wait for the update to complete. You must let the system do this before proceeding.
Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can download the factory zip and manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Note: You can use Payload Dumper to extract the contents of the OTA if you want to manually patch the new boot image. However, I will not cover that in this guide.
Spoiler: Update and Root Factory Image
Please note that the factory update process expects an updated bootloader and radio. If these are not up to date, the update will fail.
Download the factory zip and extract the contents.
Reboot to bootloader.
Spoiler: Update bootloader if necessary
Compare bootloader versions between phone screen and bootloader.img build number
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader <drag and drop new bootloader.img here>
If bootloader is updated, reboot to bootloader.
Spoiler: Update radio if necessary
Compare baseband versions between phone screen and radio.img build number
Code:
fastboot flash radio <drag and drop radio.img here>
If radio is updated, reboot to bootloader.
Apply update:
Code:
fastboot update --skip-reboot image-codename-buildnumber.zip
When the update completes, the device will be in fastbootd. Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Note: If you prefer, you can update using the flash-all script included in the factory zip. You will have to copy the script, bootloader image, radio image, and update zip into the Platform Tools folder; you will then have to edit the script to remove the -w option so it doesn't wipe your device.
The scripted commands should look like this:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader <bootloader image name>
fastboot reboot bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 > nul
fastboot flash radio <radio image name>
fastboot reboot bootloader
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 > nul
fastboot update --skip-reboot <image-device-buildnumber.zip>
Once this completes, you can reboot to bootloader and either boot your master patched image, or if you patched the new image, flash it at this time.
Spoiler: Update and Root using PixelFlasher <<RECOMMENDED FOR NOVICES>>
PixelFlasher by @badabing2003 is an excellent tool that streamlines the update process - it even patches the boot image for you.
The application essentially automates the ADB interface to make updating and rooting much easier. However, it is STRONGLY recommended that you still learn the "basics" of using ADB.
For instructions, downloads, and support, please refer to the PixelFlasher thread.
Spoiler: Update and Root using the Android Flash Tool
Follow the instructions on the Android Flash Tool to update your device. Make sure Lock Bootloader and Wipe Device are UNCHECKED.
When the update completes, the device will be in fastbootd. Reboot to bootloader.
Boot the master root image (See note 1):
Code:
fastboot boot <drag and drop master root.img here>
Note: If you prefer, you can download the factory zip and manually patch the new boot image, then flash it after the update. Do not flash an older boot image after updating.
Your device should boot with root. Open Magisk, tap Install, and select Direct Install.
Reboot your device. You should now be updated with root.
Spoiler: Pass SafetyNet/Play Integrity
SafetyNet has been deprecated for the new Play Integrity API. More information here.
In a nutshell, Play Integrity uses the same mechanisms as SafetyNet for the BASIC and DEVICE verdicts, but uses the Trusted Execution Environment to validate those verdicts. TEE does not function on an unlocked bootloader, so legacy SafetyNet solutions will fail.
However, @Displax has modified the original Universal SafetyNet Fix by kdrag0n; his mod is able to force basic attestation instead of hardware, meaning that the device will pass BASIC and DEVICE integrity.
Mod available here. Do not use MagiskHide Props Config with this mod.
This is my configuration that is passing Safety Net. I will not provide instructions on how to accomplish this. Attempt at your own risk.
Zygisk + DenyList enabled
All subcomponents of these apps hidden under DenyList:
Google Play Store
GPay
Any banking/financial apps
Any DRM media apps
Modules:
Universal SafetyNet Fix 2.3.1 Mod - XDA post
To check SafetyNet status:
YASNAC - GitHub
To check Play Integrity status:
Play Integrity Checker - NOTE: MEETS_STRONG_INTEGRITY will ALWAYS fail on an unlocked bootloader.
I do not provide support for Magisk or modules. If you need help with Magisk, here is the Magisk General Support thread. For support specifically with Magisk v24+, see this thread.
Points of note:
The boot image is NOT the bootloader image. Do not confuse the two - YOU are expected to know the difference. Flashing the wrong image to bootloader could brick your device.
While the Magisk app is used for patching the boot image, the app and the patch are separate. This is what you should see in Magisk for functioning root:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
"Installed" shows the version of patch in the boot image. If this says N/A, you do not have root access - the boot image is not patched, or you have a problem with Magisk.
"App" simply shows the version of the app itself.
If you do not have a patched master boot image, you will need to download the factory zip if you haven't already, extract the system update inside it, then patch boot.img.
If you prefer updating with the factory image, you can also extract and manually patch the boot image if desired.
Some Magisk modules, especially those that modify read only partitions like /system, may cause a boot loop after updating. As a general rule, disable these modules before updating. You are responsible for knowing what you have installed, and what modules to disable.
Credits:
Thanks to @badabing2003 , @pndwal , @Displax , @Az Biker , @ipdev , @kdrag0n , @Didgeridoohan , and last but not least, @topjohnwu for all their hard work!
@V0latyle The Pixel phone I'm rooting belongs to a friend who wants it rooted. Prior to doing anything (thankfully!), I established that the phone is actually a Pixel 4, not a 4a.
I downloaded the correct stock image for that model and then followed all your instructions. This included updating the bootloader and radio from the factory stock zip before flashing the Magisk-patched boot image.
Everything went well and the phone is now rooted with your recommended Magisk modules to pass SafetyNet. However, the wifi no longer works on the phone. I don't have his sim to test if mobile signal/data works. Thinking the problem might be the new radio, I found and reflashed the oId radio image but no joy.
What steps do I need to take to resolve the situation and get wifi working again?
Thanks for your help.
UPDATE: I've managed to restore the phone back to stock firmware (Mar 22 flame for Pixel 4 - the version it was given to me in) ang got the wifi working again. The bootloader is still unlocked. I cannot figure out what I did in the rooting process that affected the functioning of the wifi
largeruk said:
@V0latyle The Pixel phone I'm rooting belongs to a friend who wants it rooted. Prior to doing anything (thankfully!), I established that the phone is actually a Pixel 4, not a 4a.
I downloaded the correct stock image for that model and then followed all your instructions. This included updating the bootloader and radio from the factory stock zip before flashing the Magisk-patched boot image.
Everything went well and the phone is now rooted with your recommended Magisk modules to pass SafetyNet. However, the wifi no longer works on the phone. I don't have his sim to test if mobile signal/data works. Thinking the problem might be the new radio, I found and reflashed the oId radio image but no joy.
What steps do I need to take to resolve the situation and get wifi working again?
Thanks for your help.
UPDATE: I've managed to restore the phone back to stock firmware (Mar 22 flame for Pixel 4 - the version it was given to me in) ang got the wifi working again. The bootloader is still unlocked. I cannot figure out what I did in the rooting process that affected the functioning of the wifi
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I had your post moved to this thread to keep the other one on topic.
I don't think there's anything you could have possibly done during the flashing or patching process to cause WiFi to stop working. Try again using the latest update; make absolutely sure it's for "flame", no other version.
Dear
V0latyleWill the magisk posted here and process work on latest Android 13 build ?
Many Thanks
zerodi said:
Dear
V0latyleWill the magisk posted here and process work on latest Android 13 build ?
Many Thanks
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Rooting Android 13 works exactly the same way as Android 12 and 11. Just make sure you're using the latest Magisk release, which should be 25.3.
V0latyle said:
Rooting Android 13 works exactly the same way as Android 12 and 11. Just make sure you're using the latest Magisk release, which should be 25.3.
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excellent many thanks
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Notes:
What's posted below is a work in progress, but it should suffice to unblock efforts to build custom ROMs for this impressive tablet.
This is unofficial and unsupported, so the usual caveats apply. Since we don't flash the bootloader, you should be able recover from any problems...but nothing is guaranteed.
Not working:
Support for metadata encryption (which causes mounting errors in log)
Downloads:
twrp_3.7.0_12-2_X200XXS1CWA3.tar.md5
twrp_3.7.0_12-2_X200XXS1CWA3.img
Change Log:
v3.7.0_12-2 (2023-02-28):
Updated to X200XXS1CWA3 (Android 13) OEM stock kernel (Jan 2023 Update).
v3.7.0_12-1 (2023-01-22):
Updated to X200XXU1CVL5 (Android 13) OEM stock kernel (Dec 2022 Update).
v3.7.0_12-0 (2023-01-01):
Fixed issue with MTP sometimes not starting until state is toggled in the Mount panel.
Switched to TWRP 3.7.0 release built from new AOSP-12.1 branch.
Updated to X200XXS1BVJ1 (Android 12) OEM stock kernel (Oct 2022 Security Update).
v3.7.0_11-1 (2022-10-24):
Adjusted dynamic partition size and removed redundant backup image.
v3.7.0_11-0 (2022-10-09):
Updated to TWRP 3.7.0 release built from AOSP-11 branch.
Updated to X200XXU1BVI6 (Android 12) OEM stock kernel.
v3.6.2_11-1 (2022-09-11):
Fixed Fastboot Mode (fastbootd) so that dynamic partitions (system, product, vendor) can be managed in TWRP.
v3.6.2_11-0 (2022-09-04):
Initial TWRP 3.6.2 release built from AOSP-11 branch.
Instructions:
From OEM stock firmware:
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin
Hold Power & Vol Up buttons during restart to enter TWRP recovery
From existing TWRP install: (No need for data wipe.)
Hold Power & Vol Up during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Tap Install->Install Image, select your image (.img) file, pick Recovery partition, and then swipe to install
Reboot to Recovery
What about rooting with Magisk?
These images are not supplied pre-rooted with Magisk, since it's against the terms of use laid out by Magisk's developer, John Wu. To root the TWRP image yourself, simply use Magisk Manager to Select and Patch the boot.img file. More details on this process are available here. Note that you should just patch the boot.img file and not the whole AP tarball, since this device's bootloader doesn't like the empty vbmeta.img that Magisk will provide.
Source:
android_device_samsung_gta8wifi
Donations:
Your support is always appreciated! Just click here.
Additional Notes:
Ian's Multidisabler script has an issue on this device preventing it from disabling stock recovery auto-restoration. I'm hoping that a fix is forthcoming.
If you root this device with Magisk, be sure to patch only the boot.img file. Patching the AP tarball will generate a blank vbmeta.img, which this device's bootloader doesn't like for some reason.
Works on LTE version sm-x505 ??
Also which is better tab A7 or tab A8 ??
works perfectly. what i did was after rooting with magisk, i downloaded the official twrp app from playstore and downloaded your img to my tab. then i just flashed it from within the app. no issues.
Magendanz said:
Notes:
What's posted below is a work in progress, but it should suffice to unblock efforts to build custom ROMs for this impressive tablet.
This is unofficial and unsupported, so the usual caveats apply. Since we don't flash the bootloader, you should be able recover from any problems...but nothing is guaranteed.
Not working:
Support for metadata encryption (which causes mounting errors in log)
MTP doesn't start until you disable and reenable in the Mount panel
Downloads:
twrp_3.6.2_11-0_X200XXU1AVG1.tar.md5
twrp_3.6.2_11-0_X200XXU1AVG1.img
Change Log:
v3.6.2_11-0 (2022-09-04):
Initial TWRP 3.6.2 release built from AOSP-11 branch.
Instructions:
From OEM stock firmware:
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin
Hold Power & Vol Up buttons during restart to enter TWRP recovery
From existing TWRP install: (No need for data wipe.)
Hold Power & Vol Up during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Tap Install->Install Image, select your image (.img) file, pick Recovery partition, and then swipe to install
Reboot to Recovery
What about rooting with Magisk?
These images are not supplied pre-rooted with Magisk, since it's against the terms of use laid out by Magisk's developer, John Wu. To root the TWRP image yourself, simply use Magisk Manager to Select and Patch the boot.img file. More details on this process are available here. Note that you should just patch the boot.img file and not the whole AP tarball, since this device's bootloader doesn't like the empty vbmeta.img that Magisk will provide.
Source:
android_device_samsung_gta8wifi
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I am so delighted to see that there is major development for this device.
This will open the door for future custom ROMs.
Thank you Magendanz for your effort in bringing this to us.
I can say that is working as expected, thank you so much man. I thought that with TWRP we could be able to install a GSI ROM at least, but nothing at all lol
Tony Ronaldo Matute said:
I can say that is working as expected, thank you so much man. I thought that with TWRP we could be able to install a GSI ROM at least, but nothing at all lol
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I think it's possible, but just using ChonDow_Flasher didn't work for me...I suspect because the bootloader isn't seeing an AVB hash footer on the GSI image. I had a similar experience when I built TWRP without the hash footer.
Unfortunately, I'm getting a segmentation error when trying to add a hash footer to the GSI using avbtool. It's probably a partition size issue, but I haven't had the time to troubleshoot.
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I think it's possible, but just using ChonDow_Flasher didn't work for me...I suspect because the bootloader isn't seeing an AVB hash footer on the GSI image. I had a similar experience when I built TWRP without the hash footer.
Unfortunately, I'm getting a segmentation error when trying to add a hash footer to the GSI using avbtool. It's probably a partition size issue, but I haven't had the time to troubleshoot.
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I had tried different ways also but I give up, the only thing that I can think now is try to use the "reboot to bootloader" feature in TWRP. But well, this processor is going me crazy.
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Once we get TWRP can't we just flash Magisk's zip file within TWRP like normally we do?
Also, after restart the tablet, when I tried to get back into TWRP it took me back to Android regular recovery. I had to flash TWRP again using Odin, after enabling MTP, local storage doesn't mount, I wasn't able to copy data in it.
zfk110 said:
Once we get TWRP can't we just flash Magisk's zip file within TWRP like normally we do?
Also, after restart the tablet, when I tried to get back into TWRP it took me back to Android regular recovery. I had to flash TWRP again using Odin, after enabling MTP, local storage doesn't mount, I wasn't able to copy data in it.
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No, you should patch the boot.img using the Magisk app, then flash it using TWRP or pack in a tarball and use Odin. Don't patch the whole AP, as Magisk will substitute a blank vbmeta.img that the bootloader on this device doesn't like.
Rularick5 said:
works perfectly. what i did was after rooting with magisk, i downloaded the official twrp app from playstore and downloaded your img to my tab. then i just flashed it from within the app. no issues.
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Was just going to try this method but I'm on AVC1...I'm assuming I need to be on AVG1?
As long as the binary number is the same, im assuming dont quote me, you should be able to flash avg1 then magisk then twrp. Just update to the latest firmware.
I figured that's what I had to do but was trying to avoid that....just rooted a week ago and had no idea about AVG1.
So if I want to upgrade to AVG1 or any other firmware in the future I have to do the whole process again of patching boot.img, flashing through Odin, factory reset and setting up everything again? There's no way to upgrade and retain root?
Not unless you can recieve ota while rooted.
New release is posted...
Downloads:
twrp_3.6.2_11-1_X200XXU1AVG1.tar.md5
twrp_3.6.2_11-1_X200XXU1AVG1.img
Change Log:
v3.6.2_11-1 (2022-09-11):
Fixed Fastboot Mode (fastbootd) so that dynamic partitions (system, product, vendor) can be managed in TWRP.
Magendanz said:
New release is posted...
Downloads:
twrp_3.6.2_11-1_X200XXU1AVG1.tar.md5
twrp_3.6.2_11-1_X200XXU1AVG1.img
Change Log:
v3.6.2_11-1 (2022-09-11):
Fixed Fastboot Mode (fastbootd) so that dynamic partitions (system, product, vendor) can be managed in TWRP.
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Any news for GSI?
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Any news for GSI?
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I successfully tested fastbootd with OEM images, but the LineageOS GSI I tried was still getting kernel panics. I assume it has to do with this bootloader's AVB 2.0 requirements, which we can't seem to work around in the usual way with a blank vbmeta.img.
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I successfully tested fastbootd with OEM images, but the LineageOS GSI I tried was still getting kernel panics. I assume it has to do with this bootloader's AVB 2.0 requirements, which we can't seem to work around in the usual way with a blank vbmeta.img.
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"OEM images", so the Google GSI? Also, maybe could the vb meta zip disabler works?
Tony Ronaldo Matute said:
"OEM images", so the Google GSI? Also, maybe could the vb meta zip disabler works?
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No, the OEM for this device is Samsung. Please provide a link for this vbmeta disabler, since I've just been using the ones generated by Magisk and my own using avbtool make_vbmeta_image --out vbmeta.img.
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No, the OEM for this device is Samsung. Please provide a link for this vbmeta disabler, since I've just been using the ones generated by Magisk and my own using avbtool make_vbmeta_image --out vbmeta.img.
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So, first you can try this disabler:
[Deprecated] Universal DM-Verity, ForceEncrypt, Disk Quota Disabler [11/2/2020]
Hi all! For the past couple of months, I've been looking into making a more universal solution to disable dm-verity and forceencrypt. Needing to take different zips, modify them for different devices, and then cross your fingers when you switch...
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as well, you can try to use this fastbootd command:
[Solved] VBmeta Flashing and Disable Verity Verification Command Problem
Thought to share with you guys, as many of people like me face problem while disabling the verification while flashing VBMETA.img. Most of the time the below command does not work and causes bootloop, when Installing Custom recovery. So i...
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