Root working - Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers

I just wanted to say that root is possible with the magisk/patch boot.img method. I am currently running the latest Oct. 011.C4 image with root. Titanium Backup is restoring as we speak...

dethknite said:
I just wanted to say that root is possible with the magisk/patch boot.img method. I am currently running the latest Oct. 011.C1 image with root. Titanium Backup is restoring as we speak...
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Mind sharing your extracted boot.img?

dethknite said:
I just wanted to say that root is possible with the magisk/patch boot.img method. I am currently running the latest Oct. 011.C1 image with root. Titanium Backup is restoring as we speak...
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I can confirm, root working on my Pixel 4. Used the same method as with the Pixel 3 on Android 10, Magisk patched the boot img, then fastboot flash. I used the canary channel of magisk.
(Link for the factory images)
https://developers.google.com/android/images
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Shponglized said:
Mind sharing your extracted boot.img?
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PM sent.

dethknite said:
I just wanted to say that root is possible with the magisk/patch boot.img method. I am currently running the latest Oct. 011.C1 image with root. Titanium Backup is restoring as we speak...
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Have you got any magisk modules working? If so, which ones?

I tried to root my Pixel 4 using the Pixel 3 method but no luck. Pulled the boot.img from "10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.011.C4, Oct 2019)" for "flame" for Pixel 4. I used the Canary Magisk Manager and patched the boot imaged.
Got this error when trying to flash from ABD.
FAIL (remote: Failed to write to partition Not Found)
Anyone one else successful?

inclusive said:
I tried to root my Pixel 4 using the Pixel 3 method but no luck. Pulled the boot.img from "10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.011.C4, Oct 2019)" for "flame" for Pixel 4. I used the Canary Magisk Manager and patched the boot imaged.
Got this error when trying to flash from ABD.
FAIL (remote: Failed to write to partition Not Found)
Anyone one else successful?
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You have to flash with fastboot, not adb
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ajrty33 said:
You have to flash with fastboot, not adb
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I was using ABD with fastboot but was getting that error. Redownloaded to a newer version and was able to root successfully. Now, just to get adaway to work. Thank you

How do I know which system image I should download?

Thanks dude! I just succeed to root my Pixel 4, too!

marc.ientilucci said:
How do I know which system image I should download?
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Check your current build number under About Phone.

Oh yes..... Best news I've heard so far today.
I'm doing this right now!

cntryby429 said:
Check your current build number under About Phone.
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What about for future updates?

marc.ientilucci said:
What about for future updates?
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I'm not entirely sure. I came from the Pixel 2 and, as I recall, anytime there were multiple releases of a monthly patch they would have one generic image and one or more labeled for specific carriers. For example:
9.0.0 (PPR1.180610.009, Aug 2018)
9.0.0 (PPR1.180610.011, Aug 2018, Telstra)
I wonder if this will get corrected or if future patches will be named more clearly.

marc.ientilucci said:
How do I know which system image I should download?
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I recommend flashing the updated Oct. image (without -w) and then subsequently using its boot image... that is what I am on.
10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.011.C4, Oct 2019)

KHANrad_SIN said:
Have you got any magisk modules working? If so, which ones?
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I have several modules running--all of the same as my P3 (except edxposed). Even have Viper4Android running using the same AML hack for Android 10.

Noob question, but if I unlock the bootloader and root the device. Do I still get the lastest updates from google?

Vedrick said:
Noob question, but if I unlock the bootloader and root the device. Do I still get the lastest updates from google?
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Yes. An unlocked bootloader itself won't break OTAs. Being rooted (requiring an unlocked bootloader) requires re-rooting after an OTA since the boot.img is overwritten. Having a custom recovery (not yet available for the Pixel 4) will preclude you from taking an OTA (from within the os, see below).
You can always flash the flashall.bat from the system image using fastboot for a clean install or an edited version of flashall.bat (removing the "-w") to effectively OTA and preserve your data.

what does it exactly mean to patch the bootimage, i want to root my phone because there a few google apps that I really have no need for. Especially considering the limited space on my 64gb model, wanna get rid of all the crap

KHANrad_SIN said:
Have you got any magisk modules working? If so, which ones?
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Have you got any magisk modules working? If so, which ones?
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For anyone who is curious, I went ahead and tried some modules myself. I'll list the ones I tried and whether they worked or not.
Viper4Android FX (working)
- so I got this to work, but in order to do so I believe you need to also install AML (Audio Modification Library) and reboot a few times after opening the V4A app and installing the driver, I don't know the exact method I just played around with it until it worked.
Ainur Sauron (working)
- I installed this along with V4A and it seems to be working
AML (Audio modification Library) (working)
- This needs to be installed in order to allow Ainur Sauron and V4A to work in conjunction
- It also needs to be installed for V4A to work in general on Android 10
Youtube Vanced (not the black themed one) (working)
- this was also kind of finicky, I had to install the module, then reboot, go to the settings app --> apps & notifications --> see all apps --> youtube --> disable/uninstall --> re-enable it, then reboot, then uninstall the youtube vanced module, reboot again, then go back to settings and uninstall the youtube app, now finally reinstall the youtube vanced module and reboot
- not entirely sure if all these steps need to be done to get it to work but that's what I did
Active Edge Mod for Pixel devices (was not working before, but is now currently working)
- the official changelog says support was added for the Pixel 4 XL so I figured I would give it a shot out of curiosity
- I tried it and it soft bricked my pixel 4, it got stuck on the "pixel is starting" animation and then I tried to reboot but every time it did it would just go to a black screen after the G logo
- Even doing a clean flash of the factory image didn't get rid of it
- I manged to fix it by relocking and then unlocking the bootloader again
- I have provided the developer with the necessary files to support our devices though and he said he is working on it
- UPDATE: As of October 25th 4:31AM PST he has now updated the module to be compatible with the smaller Pixel 4 and I can confirm it is working
Substratum Lite (some working)
- I only installed the Swift Dark substratum theme
- I also only tried it on a few apps like instagram, snapchat, maps, google play music, and google home
- I have not tried it on the other apps/elements like system UI or any other app so I can't really confirm if those work or not, but I can at least say some apps can be overlayed
Remember YMMV, and I am not responsible for your device getting bricked lol

ahsank128 said:
what does it exactly mean to patch the bootimage, i want to root my phone because there a few google apps that I really have no need for. Especially considering the limited space on my 64gb model, wanna get rid of all the crap
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Magisk is the current root method. You download Magisk Manager and from within its UI you provide it the stock boot.img and it'll spit out a patched version that you can then flash to the boot partition using fastboot.
Magisk Manager + flashing the Magisk-patched boot.img = root access

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Supersu abort on 7.1.1

Has anyone had any issues trying to flash the latest supersu beta on 7.1.1? I get an abort message whenever I flash
Guitarboarder28 said:
Has anyone had any issues trying to flash the latest supersu beta on 7.1.1? I get an abort message whenever I flash
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Chainfire has stated before that root with SuperSU on 7.1 may be a while, that he's working on it but a lot has changed (at least I read this all from him on a Pixel related thread...I assume much of it holds true for 7.1 in general).
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Chainfire has stated before that root with SuperSU on 7.1 may be a while, that he's working on it but a lot has changed (at least I read this all from him on a Pixel related thread...I assume much of it holds true for 7.1 in general).
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Oh thanks. I've seen others talk about rooting on 7.1 no problem. I'll have to do more digging I guess
I rooted the 7.1 DP 1 With supersu SR1-v2.78.
No issues at all (even A.R.I.S.E. worked after deleting audio_effects.conf)
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I rooted the 7.1 DP 1 With supersu SR1-v2.78.
No issues at all (even A.R.I.S.E. worked after deleting audio_effects.conf)
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Did you root after flashing the ota or full image? I've been trying sr1 and for whatever reason after the ramdisk patch script it fails.
Guitarboarder28 said:
Did you root after flashing the ota or full image? I've been trying sr1 and for whatever reason after the ramdisk patch script it fails.
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I used Fastboot and flashed every image manually (so that i wouldn't loose data). I used twrp 3.0.2-2 fyi. What about you?
Mgrev said:
I used Fastboot and flashed every image manually (so that i wouldn't loose data). I used twrp 3.0.2-2 fyi. What about you?
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I was trying after flashing the ota. I even tried the full image without wiping (same version of twrp as you). Something must have just gotten messed up flashing the ota though. I gave up and did a full flash with wipe and sr1 flashed no problem. Thanks for trying to help me out though, I appreciate it
Edit: worded better. @Mgrev no hate was meant, thanks for trying to help me out!
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you sound like you need a hug!
Oh thanks. I've seen others talk about rooting on 7.1 no problem. I'll have to do more digging I guess
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Interesting...maybe he was exclusively referring to the new Pixel partition structure, etc...Not sure. Good luck
I was able to flash SuperSU R1 from TWRP and it worked, but when I added SUHIDE it hangs at boot animation. I flashed the factory image file by file, and not the OTA.
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Interesting...maybe he was exclusively referring to the new Pixel partition structure, etc...Not sure. Good luck
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Yes that's my guess too I'm assuming he's talking about the pixel and it's new partitions
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I was able to flash SuperSU R1 from TWRP and it worked, but when I added SUHIDE it hangs at boot animation. I flashed the factory image file by file, and not the OTA.
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oh thanks for the heads up. Who knows if we'll ever see an updated suhide with safetynet checking the bootloader it may never be possible to pass safety net anymore
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Yes that's my guess too I'm assuming he's talking about the pixel and it's new partitions
oh thanks for the heads up. Who knows if we'll ever see an updated suhide with safetynet checking the bootloader it may never be possible to pass safety net anymore
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Well not worried about passing safetynet, since I can do without Android Pay, just want to hide root to play PoGo.
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Well not worried about passing safetynet, since I can do without Android Pay, just want to hide root to play PoGo.
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Oh is it no longer using safetynet? There's a new hide method with magisk V8 maybe that'll work
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Oh is it no longer using safetynet? There's a new hide method with magisk V8 maybe that'll work
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Well my bootloader is unlocked, but having suhide installed on the developer preview causes a boot hang. Will have to try the other method out. Thanks.
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I was trying after flashing the ota. I even tried the full image without wiping (same version of twrp as you). Something must have just gotten messed up flashing the ota though. I gave up and did a full flash with wipe and sr1 flashed no problem. Thanks for trying to help me out though, I appreciate it
Edit: worded better. @Mgrev no hate was meant, thanks for trying to help me out!
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I didn't think you meant to express hate either!
I seemed to forget to mention that i backed up my data with titanium backup, flashed, then wiped, and then restored it. So in the end, you probably need to wipe (just like you did)
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Well my bootloader is unlocked, but having suhide installed on the developer preview causes a boot hang. Will have to try the other method out. Thanks.
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Magisk hide just hides Magisk itself... it doesn't do anything for root. As for PoGo, right now the only way to do that on 7.1.1 is to NOT be rooted.
Once the kernel sources for the 7.1.1 are released, this patch will make its way onto custom kernels, which means you'll still be able to edit /system while rooted, unroot, and keep the changes via the patched kernel, as well as bypassing the SafetyNet bootloader check.
A kernel does exist now with that patch (francokernel), but it is based on the 7.0 kernel sources, so some things are broken if used on 7.1.1.
In re: to the superSU ramdisk install failure, this will happen if there are old files left over in /data from a previous magisk install and/or patched boot images. The SuperSU installer script will detect those and step into code branches that it doesn't need to be in, and thus fail. The solution is deleting the offending files from TWRP w/ adb, and installing SuperSU zip again.
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Have a good day!
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Works fine for me flashed 7.1.1 OTA then flashed SuperSU zip

[Tutorial] Flashing OTA Updates on Unlocked, Rooted Pixel 2 w/o Custom Recovery

PLEASE READ MY IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT 8.1 BELOW
See update as well!
Hey, guys! This is my first thread ever, so please give me some grace. (I do not know all the formatting stuff yet)
I decided that because I had to wipe my Pixel 2 XL twice in the process of trying to figure this out, I may as well write a quick tutorial on how to do this the easy (and mostly safe) way.
This is where they all insert the disclaimer:
Code:
This tutoial is based on software I did not write or contribute to in any way, If you have issues with it, contact their respective developers, Google can help with this. DO NOT blame me for your now-a-fancy-paperweight-pixel,
I have diplomatic immunity and will tell you to contact my lawyer who doesn't care. You risk what you risk, take responsibility for that.
Now for the meat....
What you need:
Unlocked bootloader with MAGISK ROOT (other root may work, only tested magisk beta)
The Latest OTA File from the official download page, saved to your device
The Flashfire App by one of the greatest XDA legends of all time, Chainfire
The flashable zips for Magisk and any other stuff you want installed (like a custom kernel) when the update gets flashed (typically magisk modules do not need to be reflashed, they stay installed)
Advisable: nothing that has modified your system partitions (only have systemless mods like magisk)
Now that you're all set:
Open Flashfire and grant it root permissions.
Tap through all the warnings
Hit the plus sign and hit "Flash ZIP or OTA"
Find your stored OTA file you downloaded from the Google OTA page.
Check all three available options, (Auto-mount, Mount system..., and Restore Boot and Recovery)
Repeat step #3 with your newfound ability to flash zips, add a kernel (I use Flash Kernel) and flash the newest official magisk beta the same way. NOTE: Check boxes for these shouldn't need to include "auto-mount" or "restore boot and recovery images"
DISABLE ever-root settings completely from the flash queue.
Click the red lightning button at the bottom left.
Give it up to 5 minutes to do its business.
Reboot and profit.
If that didn't make sense, watch my simple video!!
(there is one mistake in the video, on all other things than the OTA itself, DO NOT check the box for restoring stock boot and recovery)
NOTE: You are unable to flash recoveries through this method, I've tried it and so far no luck. We may be able to later when apps let us flash the boot partition properly but for now, it won't stick.
Credits:
Chainfire for his amazing flashfire app!
Team Pixel for their awesome phone.
XDA for all the years of being awesome.
topjohnwu for magisk badassery
If you should be credited, PM ME.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Magisk beta thread clearly states that currently (12/05/2017) Magisk 14.5 with official pixel support is only tested up to 8.0, NOT 8.1 yet. Due to this and the fact that aosp 8.1 is super duper new and most kernels likely don't have an 8.1 version, I'd recommend waiting till this post is updated to flash anything 8.1
UPDATE 12/29/2017: As of now flashfire works for some things on oreo, but Ill need to look into it after we get another Oreo update to see if it can be flashed from there, however this may become obsolete assuming you can just use magisk's new features to do updates the official way. (google it)
That's all, Folks!
If this helped you, SMASH that thanks button! Also, Please try to keep OT stuff to a minimum.
I'll be posting a video soon that shows the flashfire process in a little better detail. Posted it, in the instructions!!
Nice work man. Always nice seeing people share their processes.
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I've done similar ota flash with Flashfire on other devices. Will try this on my Pixel XL 2 with the next ota! Kudos
This method should work to flash the DP2 OTA from november update right?
Triscuit said:
This method should work to flash the DP2 OTA from november update right?
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As long as the update is a newer one than your current one, is NOT an 8.1 beta, and is a FULL Ota (as in, it's larger than 1gb file) then it should flash. Of note: these are NOT the factory images you find on a very close by page from Google, they have to be the OTA zips.
What do you need to do if you have TWRP installed already? Can you still use this method?
uofirob said:
What do you need to do if you have TWRP installed already? Can you still use this method?
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From what I remember from my Nexus 6p, having TWRP or Stock recovery made no difference flashing the update in FlashFire. But if you want TWRP installed you'll have to flash it again after the OTA due to the OTA replacing it unless you chose "Restore boot and recovery" during the zip selection process. Eben then I am not 100% sure TWRP will remain.
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Does the OTA with this method delete the userdata partition? Or does it keep personal data intact?
so the magisk "install to Second slot (After OTA)" doesnt work?
FlashFire has not been updated since the Pixel 2 was released. Is it really meant to work with the Pixel 2?
cb474 said:
FlashFire has not been updated since the Pixel 2 was released. Is it really meant to work with the Pixel 2?
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This is what I'm thinking. I doubt this will work at all. Flashfire is finicky at best. Works great when it works. Has never been updated to work on our device.
rester555 said:
Does the OTA with this method delete the userdata partition? Or does it keep personal data intact?
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Nope. It updates, just like the title says. No wiping your rear required. Just a clean plop.
JeffBea said:
This is what I'm thinking. I doubt this will work at all. Flashfire is finicky at best. Works great when it works. Has never been updated to work on our device.
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It fully recognized my device as supported, and the update worked, I have tested it.
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It fully recognized my device as supported, and the update worked, I have tested it.
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I'll definitely try this then when December updated hits then. This was my preferred update method on my 6p.
JeffBea said:
I'll definitely try this then when December updated hits then. This was my preferred update method on my 6p.
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Make sure to check for Magisk and your preferred kernel compatibility with the 8.1 update when it comes. Flashing Magisk when the OS doesn't yet work with it could cause some serious headaches, so check the Magisk thread. I'm sure you know what happens when you flash an incompatible kernel too....
In the case Magisk isn't compatible yet, you can always check for SUPERSU systemless compatibility, and do that instead of flashing Magisk.
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so the magisk "install to Second slot (After OTA)" doesnt work?
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This is what I would like to know as well
For those of us that were on the original pixel phone without a custom recovery, the blow method was always the fastest and easiest way to update without losing root. Anyone tried on the Dec update?
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips
Just tried this method and worked flawlessly.. Thank you OP!
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mrbracht said:
Just tried this method and worked flawlessly.. Thank you OP!
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Did you use this process to upgrade to the release build of 8.1 (Dec update)?
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This is what I would like to know as well
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As far as I know, Magisk 14.5 understands both partitions now, and will flash to BOTH a/b, if you check the script for it, that's what it does. If this isn't what you're looking for, please clarify!

[SOLVED] Unable to get Magisk Manager to work - Request help

So the problem that I am facing is that Magisk Manager stops working after I do a patched boot from fastboot. I also tried flashing the patched image to boot partition an rebooting but that didn't help either. Magisk Manager works fine as long as I'm on stock boot, so I was able to patch a boot.img myself as well.
I've already done the following (after unlocking the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock):
1. Startup using fastboot boot patched_boot.img (using the posted image and a freshly made image from Magisk Manager)
2. Startup after flashing the patched_boot.img with fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
3. After both the steps 1 & 2 as a starting point, uninstalled and reinstalled Magisk Manager.
4. After both the steps 1 & 2 as a starting point, cleared the cache for Magisk Manager without clearing the data.
5. After both the steps 1& 2 as a starting point, cleared the data for Magisk Manager.
6. When I startup using fastboot boot twrp.img (v3.2.1.0 for tissot), it fails and boots system instead.
My logcat is located here
Can anyone help? Has anyone else faced this? I have tried this all using Magisk Manager 5.5.5. My Mi A1 is on the January Oreo build.
Thanks!
-buggerman
UPDATE:
Got it to work. You need to have the app installed on internal storage. Mine was installed on sdcard. doh!
buggerman said:
So the problem that I am facing is that Magisk Manager stops working after I do a patched boot from fastboot. I also tried flashing the patched image to boot partition an rebooting but that didn't help either. Magisk Manager works fine as long as I'm on stock boot, so I was able to patch a boot.img myself as well.
I've already done the following (after unlocking the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock):
1. Startup using fastboot boot patched_boot.img (using the posted image and a freshly made image from Magisk Manager)
2. Startup after flashing the patched_boot.img with fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
3. After both the steps 1 & 2 as a starting point, uninstalled and reinstalled Magisk Manager.
4. After both the steps 1 & 2 as a starting point, cleared the cache for Magisk Manager without clearing the data.
5. After both the steps 1& 2 as a starting point, cleared the data for Magisk Manager.
6. When I startup using fastboot boot twrp.img (v3.2.1.0 for tissot), it fails and boots system instead.
My logcat is located here
Can anyone help? Has anyone else faced this? I have tried this all using Magisk Manager 5.5.5. My Mi A1 is on the January Oreo build.
Thanks!
-buggerman
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Are you using the correct patched boot img file with regards to your security update (Dec or Jan). Have a watch of this and try it that way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wanENWhE9I
Haizum74 said:
Are you using the correct patched boot img file with regards to your security update (Dec or Jan). Have a watch of this and try it that way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wanENWhE9I
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I patched the boot.img myself using Magisk Manager (on unpatched booting) as well.
buggerman said:
I patched the boot.img myself using Magisk Manager (on unpatched booting) as well.
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Yes but did you use the correct one for your specific security update date? Also, why uninstall Magisk?
Haizum74 said:
Yes but did you use the correct one for your specific security update date? Also, why uninstall Magisk?
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Yes, I used the January 2018 image. I have January 2018 patch installed on my device as well. Uninstalled Magisk Manager because some people said uninstall and reinstall and try again.
I haven't installed/ uninstalled Magisk yet. Only the manager.
buggerman said:
Yes, I used the January 2018 image. I have January 2018 patch installed on my device as well. Uninstalled it because some people said uninstall and reinstall and try again.
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Ok, well it seems from what you have said its working fine until you use the patch boot image. So, watch that video and try that and see if it works. They don't uninstall magisk (unless an update is required).
Are you trying to get root?
EDIT - Also, have you enabled OEM unlock in the developer menu?
Haizum74 said:
Ok, well it seems from what you have said its working fine until you use the patch boot image. So, watch that video and try that and see if it works. They don't uninstall magisk (unless an update is required).
Are you trying to get root?
EDIT - Also, have you enabled OEM unlock in the developer menu?
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I have enabled OEM unlock in Dev menu. I haven't yet installed Magisk to uninstall it yet. Unable to watch the video at the moment (at work). Will do it and report.
buggerman said:
I have enabled OEM unlock in Dev menu. I haven't yet installed Magisk to uninstall it yet. Unable to watch the video at the moment (at work). Will do it and report.
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Sorry when I mean magisk, I mean magisk manager app. I was lazy typing. OK, let me know if that sorts it.
Haizum74 said:
Sorry when I mean magisk, I mean magisk manager app. I was lazy typing. OK, let me know if that sorts it.
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I'm also unable to boot TWRP. It just reboots into system.
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Also to answer your question, I'm trying to root without messing with OTA updates.
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Ahh I thought so, well that yt video is ideal then.
buggerman said:
I'm also unable to boot TWRP. It just reboots into system.
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If you install TWRP you will lose OTA so ignore that part unless you are installing a custom ROM.
buggerman said:
Also to answer your question, I'm trying to root without messing with OTA updates.
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As above
Haizum74 said:
If you install TWRP you will lose OTA so ignore that part unless you are installing a custom ROM.
As above
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Is there a specific version of TWRP you recommend to try booting with (without install)?
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buggerman said:
I'm also unable to boot TWRP. It just reboots into system.
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buggerman said:
Is there a specific version of TWRP you recommend to try booting with (without install)?
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No, not if you still want to keep OTA updates without having to download them manually. From what I am aware, unlocking the bootloader and rooting as per the videos instructions is the only way to keep auto OTA.
buggerman said:
Is there a specific version of TWRP you recommend to try booting with (without install)?
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TWRP by mohancm
TWRP not booting for me.
UPDATE:
Got it to work. Moved the app to internal storage. My device installed it on sdcard by default. That was causing the freeze.

January Images Posted

The January updates are up.
OTA is live too. Just 50.8 MB for 1st Gen XL.
ylapas said:
OTA is live too. Just 50.8 MB for 1st Gen XL.
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Installing now
ylapas said:
Installing now
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I just flashed January Factory image...standard process as past months. Same platform tools, same TWRP. Magisk v18. ElementalX v4.10. Up and running. Root works fine. Experimenting with BlackenedMod3.0 now. But all seems to be fine on this update so far. Good luck to all.
sb1893 said:
I just flashed January Factory image...standard process as past months. Same platform tools, same TWRP. Magisk v18. ElementalX v4.10. Up and running. Root works fine. Experimenting with BlackenedMod3.0 now. But all seems to be fine on this update so far. Good luck to all.
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TWRP just booted of flashed?
The last update I heard about bootloops when flashing recovery and magisk 18, atm I only boot recovery to avoid any kind of problem. For you works fine?
TENN3R said:
TWRP just booted of flashed?
The last update I heard about bootloops when flashing recovery and magisk 18, atm I only boot recovery to avoid any kind of problem. For you works fine?
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I have always just booted TWRP - I never have flashed it. Sorry for the confusion.
Has anyone been able to root the January update with Magisk?
UPDATE:
I haven't had any boot loop issues after updating, flashing TWRP, and routing with Magisk, so I thought I would post my steps:
Note: My bootloader is unlocked.
Before updating, I flashed the Magisk Uninstaller zip.
Once completed, I rebooted to bootloader and flashed the January factory image (saving data) > booted TWRP > flashed TWRP > rebooted recovery > flashed Magisk 18.0 > rebooted.
I haven't had any boot loop issues.
Magisk is installed and passes Safety Net check, but I wasn't able to grant root privileges for apps right away. It took a while (5 minutes) to get the prompt to grant root privileges. Finally got the prompt and now everything seems to be working correctly.
I hope this helps someone!
Does anyone have the January pre-rooted boot.img?
BoboBrazil said:
Does anyone have the January pre-rooted boot.img?
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Not handy anymore, I deleted the .zip once I updated. But you should be able to grab it from the Factory image .zip readily available on the Google Developers site.
sb1893 said:
Not handy anymore, I deleted the .zip once I updated. But you should be able to grab it from the Factory image .zip readily available on the Google Developers site.
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I need it pre-rooted. I'm trying to root someone else's phone for them and would be easier to just be able to flash it than transferring, using magisk manager, then transferring back to flash.
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This is a 1st.........never seen anyone ask for it........LoL
BoboBrazil said:
I need it pre-rooted. I'm trying to root someone else's phone for them and would be easier to just be able to flash it than transferring, using magisk manager, then transferring back to flash.
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Sorry - my mistake - when you said "pre-rooted" I took that to mean "before rooted" - meaning the stock boot.img. Unfortunately, I do not have the Magisk rooted boot.img handy. But, it only takes a few minutes to root using the standard process with Magisk....might be quicker than waiting for a response to your request??? Just a thought...good luck...
crackerjack1957 said:
^^^
This is a 1st.........never seen anyone ask for it........LoL
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Pretty common on the newer pixel and OnePlus forums. Someone usually shares it to save others some of the work

Updating a currently rooted, running stock update from October P2XL

Hello all,
I am several versions behind on my P2XL simply because it is rooted and I have to it manually. Haven't had time to do it but I know I am missing out on several security updates that seem to be rather important so it is time to update. I would prefer not to wipe my phone; however, since j am so many versions behind maybe it's better to do so?
Curious am I able to just install the February update over my current October build or do I have to push each update to the device before moving to the next?
Please let me know, thanks so much
cwburns32 said:
Hello all,
I am several versions behind on my P2XL simply because it is rooted and I have to it manually. Haven't had time to do it but I know I am missing out on several security updates that seem to be rather important so it is time to update. I would prefer not to wipe my phone; however, since j am so many versions behind maybe it's better to do so?
Curious am I able to just install the February update over my current October build or do I have to push each update to the device before moving to the next?
Please let me know, thanks so much
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You can just use the Feb update. You don't need to go thru all the updates to that point. And you don't have to wipe the device. Just run the flash all batch file in the factory image with the -w removed.
You will have to download the full ota from Google's page and flash it if you want to skip every incremental update.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using XDA Labs
And/or you can flash the February OTA via twrp if fastboot isn't your cup-o-tea. However, no matter what route you choose, you'll still have to install twrp and root again. Happy flashing :good:
jd1639 said:
You can just use the Feb update. You don't need to go thru all the updates to that point. And you don't have to wipe the device. Just run the flash all batch file in the factory image with the -w removed.
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MrMeeseeks said:
You will have to download the full ota from Google's page and flash it if you want to skip every incremental update.
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Badger50 said:
And/or you can flash the February OTA via twrp if fastboot isn't your cup-o-tea. However, no matter what route you choose, you'll still have to install twrp and root again. Happy flashing :good:
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Thank you all!! Fastboot or TWRP work for me. Glad I don't need to wipe device.
Any issues with rooting on new Feb patch? Or same process with Magisk as it's been?
cwburns32 said:
Thank you all!! Fastboot or TWRP work for me. Glad I don't need to wipe device.
Any issues with rooting on new Feb patch? Or same process with Magisk as it's been?
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Same process, no issues.
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Same process, no issues.
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What he said! :laugh:
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Same process, no issues.
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What he said! :laugh:
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Sounds good!! Any one using Viper4Android on the new Feb build? If so, how is it working? Thanks!
cwburns32 said:
Sounds good!! Any one using Viper4Android on the new Feb build? If so, how is it working? Thanks!
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The 3.3 version magisk module working fine for me :good:
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The 3.3 version magisk module working fine for me :good:
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Are you also using Dolby on top of Viper, I was for a while with great results but can't seem to find Dolby 9 as opposed to the 8.1 I was using previously.
Flashing via ADB without -w , I recall doing this previously but don't remember what I need to exactly in the commands so I don't have to wipe phone. Could someone please kindly advise?
cwburns32 said:
Are you also using Dolby on top of Viper, I was for a while with great results but can't seem to find Dolby 9 as opposed to the 8.1 I was using previously.
Flashing via ADB without -w , I recall doing this previously but don't remember what I need to exactly in the commands so I don't have to wipe phone. Could someone please kindly advise?
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Yep, using Dolby as well. Here, you can use my copy :good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B5oSZ96oi7JC_IQnU1qiNPwQWPjr72aL/view?usp=drivesdk
As far as updating, make sure your platform-tools are up to date. Extract the February update, and place all those files in your platform-tools folder.
Then edit the flash-all.bat file, removing the -w, and leaving a space between the remaining words, and save the edit.
Put your phone in bootloader mode, plug it in to your pc, open a command prompt on your platform-tools folder, and type: fastboot flash-all
Let it do it's thing, then boot up to the OS to make sure it's all good.
Then fastboot into twrp, flash the twrp installer zip, then flash magisk zip, then your custom kernel(if used) Boot up, and there ya go
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Yep, using Dolby as well. Here, you can use my copy :good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B5oSZ96oi7JC_IQnU1qiNPwQWPjr72aL/view?usp=drivesdk
As far as updating, make sure your platform-tools are up to date. Extract the February update, and place all those files in your platform-tools folder.
Then edit the flash-all.bat file, removing the -w, and leaving a space between the remaining words, and save the edit.
Put your phone in bootloader mode, plug it in to your pc, open a command prompt on your platform-tools folder, and type: fastboot flash-all
Let it do it's thing, then boot up to the OS to make sure it's all good.
Then fastboot into twrp, flash the twrp installer zip, then flash magisk zip, then your custom kernel(if used) Boot up, and there ya go
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Lol my luck...
I just flashed your dolby version but it just fc's after showing the Dolby opening screen for a couple seconds.
Any other mods needed?
CyberpodS2 said:
Lol my luck...
I just flashed your dolby version but it just fc's after showing the Dolby opening screen for a couple seconds.
Any other mods needed?
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Yeah, uninstall any other sound mods you have. Then flash the Dolby.zip in twrp, then install ViPER4Android FX version 3.3 magisk module, reboot, then install the AML module. Then you should be good :good:

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