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[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL][kagura] TWRP 3.1.1-0 touch recovery [2016-10-08]

Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
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"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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CHANGELOG for 3.0.2-0:
-Fix a bug with the input box that affected masked inputs (passwords). This fixes decrypt of full device encryption on devices that support decrypt. This bug also impacts encrypted backups. Users are highly encouraged to stop using 3.0.1 if you use encrypted backups or if you need decrypt of data in TWRP.
-Add Greek translation to some builds.
Note: As always, be sure your custom theme is up to date (or remove your custom theme) before updating TWRP.
System read only option: Devices that ship with 5.0 and higher as their initial OS are using block level OTA updates. With this style of OTA update, the update script checks to see if the system partition has ever been mounted read/write. Further, the script also usually runs an SHA sum of the entire system partition to detect if any changes have been made. If any changes have been made, the OTA update will refuse to install. Since not all OEMs and devices have factory images available, we have created a new feature in TWRP that detects if the system partition has ever been mounted read/write. If not, you will be prompted asking if you want TWRP to mount system as read/write. If you choose not to allow TWRP to mount as read/write, TWRP won’t prompt to install SuperSU and TWRP won’t try to patch the stock ROM to prevent TWRP from being replaced by stock recovery. The goal of this option is to hopefully allow the user to make a raw system image backup that they can use to get back to a state where they can take OTA updates again.
resize2fs feature: On some devices like the Nexus 6, the factory images include a userdata image that is the proper size only for the 32GB units. If you flash the factory image to a 64GB Nexus 6, the data partition will appear as if it only has the free space of a 32GB device. Using the resize2fs option, TWRP can resize your data partition to take up the full space available. The resize2fs may also be useful to resize system partitions on devices where custom ROM system images don’t take up the full partition space. Lastly, resize2fs may be useful in some cases to reserve the proper space at the end of a data partition for a full disk encryption key, should your partition be formatted incorrectly for some reason.
This new version also marks our first set of full builds using our new jenkins build server. You can track the progress of builds at https://jenkins.twrp.me and we have taken additional steps to make it easier for device maintainers to step up and submit patches to our gerrit server at https://gerrit.twrp.me to help us keep devices up to date and working.
DOWNLOAD:
Device specific page including instructions for a manual install
Download links for current and past versions of TWRP
Most devices can be updated quickly and easily within TWRP if you already have version 2.8.4.0 or higher installed
1) Download the latest version from our website on your device
2) Reboot to TWRP
3) Hit Install and tap the "Images..." button in the lower right
4) Browse to the location of the TWRP image on your device and select it
5) Select recovery from the partition list and swipe to flash
BUGS:
If you have found a bug, please consider posting it to our github issues log. It's pretty much impossible for us to keep up with the more than 40 threads that we have for the devices that we "directly" support. If you have a significant problem that cannot be answered in this thread, your best bet is to PM me directly, contact us via our website, or find us in our IRC channel below. If you see someone that's struggling, feel free to point it out to us. We need your help to help us keep track of all of our devices! Thanks!
SUPPORT:
Live support is available via #twrp on Freenode with your IRC client or just click this link.
XDA:DevDB Information
[kagura] TWRP 3.1.1-0 touch recovery, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia XZ
Contributors
AndroPlus
Source Code: https://github.com/TeamWin/android_device_sony_kagura
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2016-10-08
Last Updated 2017-08-28

Now it's official!

Make a material version?
Sent from my F8332 using Tapatalk

Can someone post a detailed instruction please? I followed the TWRP instructions but kept getting stuck on "waiting for devices" on fastboot. I tried several different drivers suggested in other threads but none worked for me

@AndroPlus Do we need an unlocked bootloader for this?

Yes we do.

@AndroPlus, please maybe you can give some hint. I unlocked the bootloader (worked), when I installed TWRP with fastboot and the installation seemed to be sucessful, but I cant boot into TWRP. During boot I'm pressing vol+, but nothing happens. Even the LED shows no light during boot. What I did wrong or what can I do to boot into TWRP?
edit: problem solved I installed your kernel with: sudo fastboot flash boot boot.img
and now I can boot into TWRP and LED during boot shows light. Seems to be a really great kernel.

paulle said:
@AndroPlus, please maybe you can give some hint. I unlocked the bootloader (worked), when I installed TWRP with fastboot and the installation seemed to be sucessful, but I cant boot into TWRP. During boot I'm pressing vol+, but nothing happens. Even the LED shows no light during boot. What I did wrong or what can I do to boot into TWRP?
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1. Turn your device off.
2. At the same time, press the Power button and Volume down until your device vibrates.
3. Quickly release the Power button, but keep pressing Volume down (5 sec or more).

AndroPlus said:
1. Turn your device off.
2. At the same time, press the Power button and Volume down until your device vibrates.
3. Quickly release the Power button, but keep pressing Volume down (5 sec or more).
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Thank you, this method worked too.

@AndroPlus will that work with the dual Sim version F8332 also?

hanaheeno said:
@AndroPlus will that work with the dual Sim version F8332 also?
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yes

Thanks a lot for your great amazing efforts @AndroPlus, is there any need to unlock the bootloader prior to rooting or flashing TWRP? And if yes, is it simply booting into fastboot and running the command "fastboot oem unlock" or enabling it from the Developer Options?

hanaheeno said:
Thanks a lot for your great amazing efforts @AndroPlus, is there any need to unlock the bootloader prior to rooting or flashing TWRP? And if yes, is it simply booting into fastboot and running the command "fastboot oem unlock" or enabling it from the Developer Options?
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You have to enable oem unlock in developer options and run "fastboot oem unlock", then flash my custom kernel.
Because of strict security, we have to edit kernel to disable sony_ric and dm-verity to root if you want to custom /system.
If you can use system-less SuperSU you don't need to flash custom kernel.

Restore bug?
I just restored my backup and IMEI was gone. So the backup as such works fine besides the IMEI. Consequently I couldn't connect to the mobile network. I had to flashtool the original rom and restart the whole process.
Anyone else experienced such a problem?

I've repacked the 250 stock kernel with everything (except twrp, indeed). I use your recovery, and it works fine so far. But from system, I can't boot into twrp directly (e. g. from Titanium Backup or NeoPowerMenu).
For any help thanks in advance!

Hi, I flashed the twrp.img, but when I tried wipe or install rom to xperia XZ, I got can't unmount system, 'device or resource busy' error. Any ideas how to fix it? Thanks

drakegao said:
Hi, I flashed the twrp.img, but when I tried wipe or install rom to xperia XZ, I got can't unmount system, 'device or resource busy' error. Any ideas how to fix it? Thanks
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See post #13 (3 posts above yours) - doing this does the trick

Klaus N. said:
See post #13 (3 posts above yours) - doing this does the trick
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Thanks give a try. Will this twrp work on UK-customized rom? I flashed that rom using flash tool

drakegao said:
Thanks give a try. Will this twrp work on UK-customized rom? I flashed that rom using flash tool
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Yes, indeed.

No boot in recovery
Problem: Unlock done and OK, flashed TWRP and OK. But I cannot boot in TWRP. Not with buttons, not with adb. I see only the message, that my device is unlocked.... The LED ist dark.
Today I flashed the kernel v4 and Ok, flashed TWRP again and ok, same result. No boot in recovery. Only the f***in message that my device is unlocked, Firmware is..... . 260 and a German xz single Sim.
Any Idea? Sorry for my poor English.

[RECOVERY][ROOT]TWRP 3.1.0-1 Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/DS

Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A7 - SM-A720F/DS, Exynos 7880
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TWRP 3.1.0-0 Released
Mar 10, 2017
TWRP 3.1.0-0 is out now for all currently supported devices.
What's new in 3.1.0-0:
vold decrypt on a few select HTC devices, TWRP will now attempt to use the system partition's vold and vdc binaries and libraries to decrypt the data partition (nkk71 and CaptainThrowback)
adb backup to stream a backup directly to or from your PC, see documentation here (bigbiff)
tweak MTP startup routines (mdmower)
support new Android 7.x xattrs for backup and restore to fix loss of data after a restore (Dees_Troy)
support POSIX file capabilities backup and restore to fix VoLTE on HTC devices and possibly other issues (Dees_Troy)
better indicate to users that internal storage is not backed up (Dees_Troy)
improve automatic determination of TW_THEME (mdmower)
minimal getcap and setcap support (_that)
try mounting both ext4 and f2fs during decrypt (jcadduono and Dees_Troy)
shut off backlight with power key (mdmower)
timeout during FDE decrypt (Dees_Troy and nkk71)
support for FBE decrypt and backing up and restoring FBE policies (Dees_Troy)
boot slot support (Dees_Troy)
TWRP app install prompt during reboot (Dees_Troy)
support for AB OTA zips (Dees_Troy)
support new Android 7.x log command (Dees_Troy)
update recovery sources to AOSP 7.1 (Dees_Troy)
numerous bugfixes and improvements by too many people to mention
Official TWRP App
Mar 11, 2017
Official TWRP App
The official TWRP app is the first and only first-party app developed by Team Win for TWRP. Please bear with us as we work to fix any bugs and build out the features. The initial version of the app does not support flashing on the Pixel due to the Pixel's A/B partition layout. In addition, the app may not support finding and flashing images from external storage locations. We are working hard to improve these items and bring you more new features.
Download Links:
We recommend downloading the app from the Play Store.
If you do not have Play Store access, you may download the Official TWRP App here: https://dl.twrp.me/twrpapp/
How do I use the app?
When you first open the app, you will be greeted by a few options. First, you will need to agree not to hold us responsible for anything that happens to your device while using the app. You may also grant the app root permissions. The app will work without root, but some functionality like image flashing will be disabled. Lastly, you can opt into enabling InsightCore (more on this feature later).
Once you have passed this initial screen, you will be greeted with the app home screen where you can choose TWRP FLASH or NETWORK STATISTICS (more on the network statistics later). On the TWRP FLASH screen you will need to select a device. Once you have selected a device, the app will periodically check for new TWRP versions for the device that you have selected. The default interval is once per day, but you can tap on the settings icon in the upper-right to change the interval or disable the update check entirely.
If you enabled root access, you will see options for selecting an image and buttons for flashing the selected image to boot or recovery. Note that you should flash TWRP images to recovery. The boot image flashing is for flashing full boot images (not just kernel zImages) and should not be used for flashing TWRP.
Update 12/4/2017
TWRP 3.1.0-1 MM build released.
Current status: BETA
NOTE: THIS IS CURRENTLY IN THE TESTING STAGE, THERE MAYBE BUGS, IT MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL. I DON'T OWN THIS DEVICE. I CAN'T FIX ISSUES IF PEOPLE DON'T POST RECOVERY LOGS OR PROPERLY DESCRIBE THE ISSUE. STOCK RECOVERY IS PROVIDED BELOW IF NEEDED.
Features:
MTP working > to be confirmed
ADB working > to be confirmed
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
Factory Image flashing(see below)
NTFS support
F2FS support >> To be added
Twrp app support
New feature available in TWRP v3 is system image backup and restore and factory image flashing (see TWRP changelog for details)
Basically this means factory images from the official firmware can now be flashed with TWRP instead of ODIN. I have extended this feature to include BOOT, RECOVERY, SYSTEM, CACHE, HIDDEN and RADIO(MODEM) partitions.
This feature can be found under INSTALL >> INSTALL IMAGE >> select image to flash >> select partition.
NOTE: To flash the modem, first it needs to be renamed to modem.bin.img
Issues:
Current versions of SuperSU seem to be incompatible.
You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SAMMOBILE in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.
Instructions:
Flash with ODIN 3.10.7.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.
You should now see TWRP recovery.
NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.
DOWNLOAD:
TWRP: twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-a720f_12417
Stock recovery: A720FXXU1AQC5_stock_recovery
To Root:
PHH SUPERUSER
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/wip-selinux-capable-superuser-t3216394
or MAGISK
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage (/DATA):
1. Boot to Twrp
2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
3. Check DATA is mountable.
4. Install root (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot
Boot image patch
no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx
DEVICE TREE: soon
PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST
Credits: Me, Teamwin, my tester moistcity
Please note I don't own this device and spend a lot of my free time bringing these builds for you to use and benefit from.
FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED PLEASE.
THANKS.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
. .

thanks

Hello, when I'm flashing SuperSU the phone reboots at extracting files.

Cannot flash supersu
Sorry, I'm a new member. Had inadvertently edited

@aindra.ap29
Why did you post that?! Please remove your unnecessary post.

moistcity said:
Hello, when I'm flashing SuperSU the phone reboots at extracting files.
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Any chance you can you test the patched version of SuperSU below?
Please save the recovery log file afterwards.
SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742-ashyx
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thanks bro.. :highfive:
can i try with firmware A720FXXU1AQC6?
and how about knox?

ashyx said:
Any chance you can you test the patched version of SuperSU below?
Please save the recovery log file afterwards.
SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742-ashyx
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Fancy meeting you here
I've got magisk already but I'll try to flash this and report back with the recovery log.
Off topic question though,
Has there been any successful attempt at removing the knox counter on new samsung phones (S7, A2017, C2017 etc..)?

moistcity said:
Fancy meeting you here
I've got magisk already but I'll try to flash this and report back with the recovery log.
Off topic question though,
Has there been any successful attempt at removing the knox counter on new samsung phones (S7, A2017, C2017 etc..)?
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No, it can't be done. This is one thing that Samsung make sure of. I've seen certain websites and procedures claiming they can, but I know of no recent Samsung device that can be reset.

@ashyx will you make a version for the A5?

@ashyx
Ok, I've been reading and watching videos on Magisk, which I have never heard of before, so now I have a more informed opinion of it. It's interesting, but there definitely are some red flags, particularly with version 12 (as per reviewers). I might give it a shot, even though I still think SuperSU is more reliable and stable.
As for the patched SuperSU, was it patched by Chainfire or by you?

stephymv said:
@ashyx
Ok, I've been reading and watching videos on Magisk, which I have never heard of before, so now I have a more informed opinion of it. It's interesting, but there definitely are some red flags, particularly with version 12 (as per reviewers). I might give it a shot, even though I still think SuperSU is more reliable and stable.
As for the patched SuperSU, was it patched by Chainfire or by you?
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Blimey you don't trust anyone! It was patched by me, honestly I won't steal your bank account details.

ashyx said:
Blimey you don't trust anyone! It was patched by me, honestly I won't steal your bank account details.
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Lol. It's not about that, I just like to be well informed. Among other things, now I know, for example, that when Chainfire updates its app (say, to 2.80), the ZIP might still be unflashable, due to the patched version being yours, not theirs, thus, rendering their official download page pretty much useless to A7 users.
I don't have a Windows device, so I'll update you when I can.
Thanks.

stephymv said:
Lol. It's not about that, I just like to be well informed. Among other things, now I know, for example, that when Chainfire updates its app (say, to 2.80), the ZIP might still be unflashable, due to the patched version being yours, not theirs, thus, rendering their official download page pretty much useless to A7 users.
I don't have a Windows device, so I'll update you when I can.
Thanks.
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Why do you need Windows?

ashyx said:
Why do you need Windows?
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To flash TWRP with Odin.

stephymv said:
To flash TWRP with Odin.
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I'd assumed you'd already flashed it. No PC at all?

ashyx said:
I'd assumed you'd already flashed it. No PC at all?
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Yeah, none at all. I always have to go to a lanhouse, or ask someone to use theirs.
Unfortunately, we still need Windows for a lot of things, even when we don't want/have it anymore. Hopefully someday you guys will create methods where neither root nor Odin are needed to flash custom recoveries.
Oh, and I reinstalled the stock ROM when SU failed, so that's why.
See you soon.

@ashyx
Hmm.. I tried flashing the patched SuperSU but the same thing happens. It automatically reboots at "extracting files". Guess I can't provide a useful recovery.log
I restored back to my old root and I just recently discovered that magisk has some downloadable modules. Some worked but the xposed sdk23 87.1 says its been installed but doesn't appear on the modules and rebooting doesn't do a thing. I guess, help?

@moistcity
Because you're already rooted, you can probably install the Xposed sdk (if you have a Samsung, get the patched sdk, by Wanam, to avoid bootloops) directly (via TWRP) and then the Xposed installer (manager) on Android.
As for making it work within Magisk, @ashyx might know, I can't help you there as I am yet to try and know Magisk firsthand. I don't know if Magisk (modules segment) and Xposed installer can coexist, but you never know ('til you know).
Try installing the Xposed installer and see if the module you installed from Magisk shows up on the former.
Assuming they can coexist (and flashing the sdk via TWRP on a device with Magisk won't trigger bootloops), you can just install Xposed the traditional way then, unless you absolutely want the Magisk module to work. Before doing the traditional method, look up for information on coexistence, before risking it.

Will it work for A7 - SMA700FD ??

How To Guide [GUIDE] Pixel 5a "barbet": Unlock Bootloader, Update, Root, Pass SafetyNet

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.

[GUIDE] Pixel 4 "flame": Unlock Bootloader, Update, Root, Pass SafetyNet

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
V0latyle​Will the magisk posted here and process work on latest Android 13 build ?
Many Thanks

zerodi said:
Dear
V0latyle​Will 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

Development [RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy Tab S8 Series (Snapdragon)

{
"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"
}
Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.
Code:
* Your warranty is now void.
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or your getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
Supported Models:
Galaxy Tab S8 X906B, X906C, X906N, X900, X806B, X806C, X806N, X800
Download & Guide:
1. Unlock your bootloader.
2. Downloads for Tab S8: gts8u twrp, gts8p twrp , gts8 twrp and kernel
3. Reboot to download mode
4. Put the TWRP TAR for your device with Odin in the AP slot, vbmeta_disabled_R.tar in USERDATA slot and click start.
5. Reboot to recovery via recovery key combo (Vol up + power + USB connected).
6. Disable encryption:
- Go to Advanced > Terminal, type: multidisabler.​If vendor complain about free space left on device, will attempt to resize vendor. and it ask to - Run multidisabler again!.​- Type: multidisabler again. will see - Finished. when done.​- Go back to Wipe > Format Data > type yes.​- Reboot to recovery.​7. Flash custom kernel and magisk apk in twrp.
8. Reboot to system, Enjoy.
Support:
Live support is available via #twrp on Freenode with your IRC client or just click this link.
Telegram group
Bugs:
- Encryption not fully working.
Thanks:
TWRP team
@ianmacd for multidisabler
@Dan_FFM (David Dean) for helping with convert readonly f2fs vendor to readwrite
Donators
Sources:
Kernel tree
Device tree: gts8u, gts8p

Changelog:
GitHub History Tab S8
GitHub History Tab S8+
GitHub History Tab S8 Ultra

Note1: You need a custom permissive kernel to boot with R/W vendor.
Note2: If you got bootloop on Samsung logo, reboot to TWRP and wipe metadata from Advanced Wipe section

You have no idea how excited I got when I saw this. I'm going to try this first thing tomorrow and post my results! One question though; When you said "You need a custom permissive kernel to boot with R/W vendor.", is that the one that you've linked in the initial post?

SavXL said:
You have no idea how excited I got when I saw this. I'm going to try this first thing tomorrow and post my results! One question though; When you said "You need a custom permissive kernel to boot with R/W vendor.", is that the one that you've linked in the initial post?
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Yes its.
Also if anyone have the regular Tab S8 send me recovery.img here or on telegram

Sure, this is for X700XXU1AVCD/X700OXM1AVCD/X700XXU1AVCD (Tab S8 Wi-Fi Middle East).
I used this to root but it may be corrupt so you might wanna check.
Download

Hello ,
Is it possible with this twrp version to use the sd card also ? Thank you for your answer .

I see magisk v25 change log mentions
Fix vb meta extraction implementation.
So does that mean magisk v25 will disable vb meta automatically now?

Techguy777 said:
I see magisk v25 change log mentions
Fix vb meta extraction implementation.
So does that mean magisk v25 will disable vb meta automatically now?
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I belive so. IIRC, if you've rooted your tablet by patching the AP file with Magisk and flashed it in Odin, then vbmeta should already be disabled. Magisk, and therefore root, will still persist even after a factory data reset because your device is running Magisk as a system app.

Finally awake. Gonna go ahead and flash TWRP on my Tab S8+ and share my results!

SavXL said:
I belive so. IIRC, if you've rooted your tablet by patching the AP file with Magisk and flashed it in Odin, then vbmeta should already be disabled. Magisk, and therefore root, will still persist even after a factory data reset because your device is running Magisk as a system app.
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I don't know about magisk becoming a system app I own the tab s6 I'm on one UI 4.1 and have magisk v25 And it doesn't install the system app so I don't know about that. I don't own s8 tablet

Techguy777 said:
I don't know about magisk becoming a system app I own the tab s6 I'm on one UI 4.1 and have magisk v25 And it doesn't install the system app so I don't know about that. I don't own s8 tablet
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Then don't spam every thread with tab s6 topics

I come baring results. I flashed TWRP and vbmeta in Odin as described in the initial post, and it booted into TWRP! However, the good news ends there. The touch screen doesn't seem to work when in TWRP, and interestingly, when I have the keyboard attachment on, the install button darkens as if I'm pressing it no matter what I do on the trackpad. I've tried rebooting the tablet by holding pow + vol- but all it does is reboot once and then put me back in TWRP. I can use ADB to go into download mode, but I can't boot back to Android. Looks like I'm gonna need to flash my patched firmware and try again when this gets fixed. For context, I flashed the gts8p TWRP tar because I have a Tab S8+, but the WIFI only variant (X800), which is in the supported versions list, so I'm not sure what went wrong.

SavXL said:
I come baring results. I flashed TWRP and vbmeta in Odin as described in the initial post, and it booted into TWRP! However, the good news ends there. The touch screen doesn't seem to work when in TWRP, and interestingly, when I have the keyboard attachment on, the install button darkens as if I'm pressing it no matter what I do on the trackpad. I've tried rebooting the tablet by holding pow + vol- but all it does is reboot once and then put me back in TWRP. I can use ADB to go into download mode, but I can't boot back to Android. Looks like I'm gonna need to flash my patched firmware and try again when this gets fixed. For context, I flashed the gts8p TWRP tar because I have a Tab S8+, but the WIFI only variant (X800), which is in the supported versions list, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
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Thanks for the feedback, will look into it soon. If you can send me vendor/firmware folder will try to fix touch.

afaneh92 said:
Thanks for the feedback, will look into it soon. If you can send me vendor/firmware folder will try to fix touch.
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How do I do that? Is it a command I can run in adb?

SavXL said:
How do I do that? Is it a command I can run in adb?
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Use root explorer, zip the folder and upload it

afaneh92 said:
Use root explorer, zip the folder and upload it
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Alright, will do once I get back into android.

afaneh92 said:
Use root explorer, zip the folder and upload it
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Alright, here's the vendor folder! It's compressed from the original size (~2.15GB).
715 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz

SavXL said:
Alright, here's the vendor folder! It's compressed from the original size (~2.15GB).
715 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz
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Wow, I asked for firmware folder from vendor not the whole vendor.

afaneh92 said:
Wow, I asked for firmware folder from vendor not the whole vendor.
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Ohhhhhhhhhh, I'm sorry LOL. When you said vendor/firmware I assumed you said to upload the vendor folder OR the firmware folder. I'll remember that for next time. XD