General Android 13 QPR3 went final in June 2023-opt-out now to get the OTA without wiping - Pixel 6 Pro [Raven] - [thread also for future Android QPR Betas]

[shadyrexman]

Go back to 25206 or use Magisk Delta 25210

I used 25206 before , no luck. Gonna try the Delta 25210, but using the p7p boot. img right ?

 

[acwcanada]

I used 25206 before , no luck. Gonna try the Delta 25210, but using the p7p boot. img right ?

Yes, I patched the P7P boot image with Magisk Delta 25210 and retain root without issue, also all of my installed modules are all working properly.

 

[shadyrexman]

Go back to 25206 or use Magisk Delta 25210

The weird thing is the first time after I used delta to fastboot , then it's rooted but it said something happened that magisk has to reinstall. Then after that I tried many times with p7p's boot.img, but after I opened the magisk app to direct install, magisk will close and delete itself. But if I used p6p's img then it's not rooted but the app won't delete itself.

 

[acwcanada]

The weird thing is the first time after I used delta to fastboot , then it's rooted but it said something happened that magisk has to reinstall. Then after that I tried many times with p7p's boot.img, but after I opened the magisk app to direct install, magisk will close and delete itself. But if I used p6p's img then it's not rooted but the app won't delete itself.

You might have the Canary and Delta mixed with each other! Uninstall Magisk whether it is Canary or the Delta, reboot and clean install the Delta again, then flash the P7P patched boot image (If I were you, I would patch a new P7P boot image with the new install Magisk Delta 25210 to be sure I am flashing the correct one).

 

[shadyrexman]

You might have the Canary and Delta mixed with each other! Uninstall Magisk whether it is Canary or the Delta, reboot and clean install the Delta again, then flash the P7P patched boot image (If I were you, I would patch a new P7P boot image with the new install Magisk Delta 25210 to be sure I am flashing the correct one).

Thanks , I gonna try it later

 

[shadyrexman]

You might have the Canary and Delta mixed with each other! Uninstall Magisk whether it is Canary or the Delta, reboot and clean install the Delta again, then flash the P7P patched boot image (If I were you, I would patch a new P7P boot image with the new install Magisk Delta 25210 to be sure I am flashing the correct one).

After I direct install magisk , restarted my phone and it's still said N/A. Should I still use direct install or install to inactive slot?

 

[acwcanada]

After I direct install magisk , restarted my phone and it's still said N/A. Should I still use direct install or install to inactive slot?

I am not sure I get your question. Install HuskyDG's latest Magisk Delta 25210 dated March 16 should be pretty straightforward. Are you getting the correct one? Why are you talking different slots? You flash the QPR3 Beta 2 to whatever slot which is active in your system with bootloader unlocked, boot without root to make sure everything is ok, then install the Magisk Delta 25210 to patch the P7P boot image, flash it (don't change slot), reboot, you phone should be rooted now.

 

[shadyrexman]

I am not sure I get your question. Install HuskyDG's latest Magisk Delta 25210 dated March 16 should be pretty straightforward. Are you getting the correct one? Why are you talking different slots? You flash the QPR3 Beta 2 to whatever slot which is active in your system with bootloader unlocked, boot without root to make sure everything is ok, then install the Magisk Delta 25210 to patch the P7P boot image, flash it (don't change slot), reboot, you phone should be rooted now.

Sorry I'm new to this, because I saw there is another option beside direct install, that's why I wanna know if there is another way.
I installed the official debug one before but I already tried the HuskyDG one and still, after I fastboot it and after reboot and it's still no root..

 

[acwcanada]

Sorry I'm new to this, because I saw there is another option beside direct install, that's why I wanna know if there is another way.
I installed the official debug one before but I already tried the HuskyDG one and still, after I fastboot it and after reboot and it's still no root..

Is it the first time you root your phone? No, direct install and install in inactive slot are both not correct, you should choose to patch a file. Then choose the P7P boot image file which you exact from the P7P factory image, patched it. Now you got a new patched P7P boot image in your download folder. Renamed it to a easier name such as magisk_patched.img then move it to your PC, boot your phone into fastboot mode and flash this magisk_patched.img, reboot and your phone should be rooted now.

Search in the forum a thread which guide how to update monthly without wipe and follow details there if you still got problem.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

This also applies to Android 14:

Android 14 will make it easier to hide your phone’s PIN from shoulder surfers

Android is adding a new "enhanced PIN privacy" setting that will make it safer for you to enter your phone's PIN in public.

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Android 14 will make it easier to hide your phone’s PIN from shoulder surfers​

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Android is adding a new "enhanced PIN privacy" setting that will make it safer for you to enter your phone's PIN in public.


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Google just released the second beta for the upcoming Android 13 QPR3 release this June, but the new release doesn’t offer a whole lot in terms of new features and improvements. Since QPR3 will be Android 13’s final maintenance release, it mainly focuses on stability and bug fixing changes. However, some minor quality-of-life improvements do make their way into QPRs, and Android 13 QPR3 is no different. Given that few OEMs outside of Pixel ever merge QPRs, these quality-of-life improvements will become available on devices from other brands in the next major Android release, ie. Android 14. And in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2, we spotted a new feature that’ll make its way to other devices on Android 14: Enhanced PIN privacy.


After booting up Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 on a Pixel 6, we spotted a new “enhanced PIN privacy” toggle under Settings > Security & privacy > Device lock. The description for this toggle reads “disable animations while entering the PIN”, meaning that the animation that normally plays when you tap any number on the keyguard won’t be shown. This will make it harder for shoulder surfers to watch you enter your PIN, because the Android lock screen won’t show an obvious visual cue for each number you tap.
Here’s a video demonstrating this new enhanced PIN privacy feature. This video was recorded from another device because Android applies FLAG_SECURE to the keyguard window, preventing screenshots and screen recordings from being taken. Special thanks to Nail Sadykov for sharing this video with us!

Shoulder surfing is a common social engineering attack used to obtain access to users’ devices, as many people enter their PIN while in public places. A recent report from The Wall Street Journal showed how shoulder surfers could gain nearly full access to a user’s Apple or Google Account simply by observing their phone’s unlock code and then swiping their device. Making it harder for shoulder surfers to observe PIN entry will make it harder for them to subsequently access a user’s Apple or Google Account, hopefully.

Enhanced PIN privacy isn’t the only new lock screen-related improvement coming in Android 14. We previously spotted a new feature called “auto-confirm correct PIN” that allows you to bypass tapping Enter in order to unlock your phone. That feature is not available to users yet, unlike the new enhanced PIN privacy toggle we spotted in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2. Speaking of which, it’s likely that this new enhanced PIN privacy toggle will appear in the next Android 14 preview release, which is expected to be Android 14 Beta 1. Android 14 Beta 1 will likely land in early April, and when it does, we’ll be covering the new features and changes extensively.

 

[shadyrexman]

Is it the first time you root your phone? No, direct install and install in inactive slot are both not correct, you should choose to patch a file. Then choose the P7P boot image file which you exact from the P7P factory image, patched it. Now you got a new patched P7P boot image in your download folder. Renamed it to a easier name such as magisk_patched.img then move it to your PC, boot your phone into fastboot mode and flash this magisk_patched.img, reboot and your phone should be rooted now.

Search in the forum a thread which guide how to update monthly without wipe and follow details there if you still got problem.

I know this way , I do this many times but usually with the stable build.
And yes , it's ok after I flash the patched p7p. Img but after I press install and reboot my phone then the root is gone

 

[acwcanada]

I know this way , I do this many times but usually with the stable build.
And yes , it's ok after I flash the patched p7p. Img but after I follow the app and it reboot my phone then the root is gone

I have P6P and my wife has the P6, we both update to the QPR3 Beta 2 and use the Magisk Delta 25210 to retain our root status without any issue. I really couldn't understand why it is not working for you, suggest you to read the documentation and FAQ to see if you have missed something. Also you may post your question there at

[Discussion] Magisk Delta - Another unofficial third-party Magisk fork

This is not an officially supported topjohnwu project. If you are looking for official Magisk source, please go to this page Introduction Custom Magisk fork by HuskyDG. Sync with official Magisk adding back MagiskHide...

forum.xda-developers.com

you have better chance to get help there.

And based on your screen shot, it seems OK, Magisk Delta didn't ask you to install anything, what are you try to install to casue the reboot to loose you root?

 

[shadyrexman]

I have P6P and my wife has the P6, we both update to the QPR3 Beta 2 and use the Magisk Delta 25210 to retain our root status without any issue. I really couldn't understand why it is not working for you, suggest you to read the documentation and FAQ to see if you have missed something. Also you may post your question there at

[Discussion] Magisk Delta - Another unofficial third-party Magisk fork

This is not an officially supported topjohnwu project. If you are looking for official Magisk source, please go to this page Introduction Custom Magisk fork by HuskyDG. Sync with official Magisk adding back MagiskHide...

forum.xda-developers.com

you have better chance to get help there.

And based on your screen shot, it seems OK, Magisk Delta didn't ask you to install anything, what are you try to install to casue the reboot to loose you root?

Thank you for your reply, that is the screenshot after I fastboot the image , and the root is temporary and after I restart my phone and the root will be gone.

 

[acwcanada]

Thank you for your reply, that is the screenshot after I fastboot the image , and the root is temporary and after I restart my phone and the root will be gone.

Your first screenshot showing you have Magisk Delta and Magisk Manager installed properly. If you press install again and choose direct install (which is your second screnshot and I don't know what makes you to think that you need to do this procedure!!!), the Magisk Manager would install again and revert back to your original boot.img (in this case which is the P6P boot.img), so after reboot, your on P6P original boot.img without patching and this is why you lost your root.

Bottom line is that you flash the the P7P patched boot.img and reboot, if you see everything exactly as your first screenshot, then you phone is rooted, don't (no need) to install Magisk Manager again.

Hope this make sense to you.

 

[shadyrexman]

Your first screenshot showing you have Magisk Delta and Magisk Manager installed properly. If you press install again and choose direct install (which is your second screnshot and I don't know what makes you to think that you need to do this procedure!!!), the Magisk Manager would install again and revert back to your original boot.img (in this case which is the P6P boot.img), so after reboot, your on P6P original boot.img without patching and this is why you lost your root.

Bottom line is that you flash the the P7P patched boot.img and reboot, if you see everything exactly as your first screenshot, then you phone is rooted, don't (no need) to install Magisk Manager again.

Hope this make sense to you.

I used to follow this, and the last step is to direct install because the root is temporary?

And right now after I flashed the p7p img and it starts ok but I can't restart because it will lose the root , is that normal here ?

 

[acwcanada]

I don't have the patience to watch that video plus it is talking OTA update, we are talking factory image update! Anyway, you have to understand the Magisk install procedure, you install the Magisk Delta 25210 and after reboot, the Magisk Home would showing that App is installed and Magisk is N/A, then you choose direct install to install the Magisk manager, then reboot again, the installation is completed now. Now with this new installed Magisk, you patch the P7P boot image and flash it, reboot and your phone gained root. No need to install the Magisk manager again (like I said, it would revert your phone's boot image and it would loose root).

If you keep on direct install Magisk manager again after you flash the patched boot.img, you are just cycling it again and again.

 

[acwcanada]

I used to follow this, and the last step is to direct install because the root is temporary?

And right now after I flashed the p7p img and it starts ok but I can't restart because it will lose the root , is that normal here ?

I never use OTA update and always use factory image update as I personally believe it is most simple and straight forward method, see my other above message for further comments.

 

[shadyrexman]

I don't have the patience to watch that video plus it is talking OTA update, we are talking factory image update! Anyway, you have to understand the Magisk install procedure, you install the Magisk Delta 25210 and after reboot, the Magisk Home would showing that App is installed and Magisk is N/A, then you choose direct install to install the Magisk manager, then reboot again, the installation is completed now. Now with this new installed Magisk, you patch the P7P boot image and flash it, reboot and your phone gained root. No need to install the Magisk manager again (like I said, it would revert your phone's boot image and it would loose root).

If you keep on direct install Magisk manager again after you flash the patched boot.img, you are just cycling it again and again.

After I installed the Delta magisk and there's no direct install in my phone ? There's only patch there. I'm checking more comments up there to see if I'm doing anything wrong

I'm posting OTA video because I just follow his video to update my p6p from stable to T3B2,
And I'm wondering if I have to root it again like fastboot flash -disable-verity -disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img then boot the patched img or just fastboot boot patched.img.
Sorry I just came from iOS and I don't have many experience rooting my phone

 

[acwcanada]

After I installed the Delta magisk and there's no direct install in my phone ? There's only patch there. I'm checking more comments up there to see if I'm doing anything wrong

I'm posting OTA video because I just follow his video to update my p6p from stable to T3B2,
And I'm wondering if I have to root it again like fastboot flash -disable-verity -disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img then boot the patched img or just fastboot boot patched.img.
Sorry I just came from iOS and I don't have many experience rooting my phone

I believe you should read these 2 threads to make sure you are doing correctly:

[Pixel 6 Pro] Easy STEP BY STEP Unlock-Root-Update

Ready to Unlock, Root, and Update factory images on your Pixel 6 Pro? There are some really good guides by V0latyle here, and by roirraW "edor" ehT here which are great for veteran/regular users who are really familiar with adb/fastboot and the...

forum.xda-developers.com

Method to upgrade every month, without wiping data and retaining root

Caution: I originally wrote this guide when it was necessary to disable verity and verification before flashing patched boot.img. Now Magisk has overcome this requirement and some users have reportedly flashed updates without disabling...

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

@shadyrexman I haven't read everything, but is it possible that you're fastboot booting the Magisk'd Pixel 7 Pro boot.img, but that you're direct installing to the stock Pixel 6 Pro boot.img that's on your phone after you updated?

Recommendations: Either...

• Don't fastboot boot the Magisk'd Pixel 7 Pro boot.img. Instead do:

  • fastboot flash boot Magik'dPixel7ProBoot.img

or

• Flash the stock unroot Pixel 7 Pro boot.img to your Pixel 6 Pro, and then boot the Magisk'd Pixel 7 Pro boot.img and direct install, but if you're going to do it this way, you might as well do the first way and just flash the Magisk'd Pixel 7 Pro boot.img.