How To Guide [GUIDE] Pixel 6 Pro "raven": Unlock Bootloader, Update, Root, Pass SafetyNet

[V0latyle]

Just wanted to say thanks for your time and effort on this @V0latyle - Very Cash Money

 

[hpower1]

Another successful update via sideload of Jan update. Updated magisk to 23017 first. Also updated the play store to Dec after I did the sideload. Thanks again for all the help in here.

 

[Kris Chen]

I want to ask about OTA: Whether can I update OTA but won't lose Magisk root ?

I have another phone - Oneplus8pro. I can OTA and won't lose the magisk root.

1. Donwload full OTA file and flash it ... BUT DON'T REBOOT phone after
finishing it;
2. Open Magisk manager to install Magisk to another inactive slot;
3. Then rebooting phone...

Whether it works at Pixel6 pro OTA ?

 

[hpower1]

i followed the steps in OP for OTA sideload. Did that the last few times, didn't do anything with slots. Works good.

 

[V0latyle]

I want to ask about OTA: Whether can I update OTA but won't lose Magisk root ?

I have another phone - Oneplus8pro. I can OTA and won't lose the magisk root.

1. Donwload full OTA file and flash it ... BUT DON'T REBOOT phone after
finishing it;
2. Open Magisk manager to install Magisk to another inactive slot;
3. Then rebooting phone...

Whether it works at Pixel6 pro OTA ?

Magisk 23017 is supposed to work that way, not sure if it's working for the P6 though. Until we know it's working for sure, the best way to update is by dirty flashing the factory image.

 

[Koss4c]

Edit : If your having google pay issues or other random google issues/ bank app issues follow this:

Just wanted to throw in, as V0latyle did'nt cover it: the google services: Zygist, Magisk Hide Props Config Module, Universal Safetynet Fix module
A Brilliant video going through installation:

Maybe you could pin this so people can easily follow

 

[cmh714]

Just wanted to throw in, as V0latyle did'nt cover it: the google services: Zygist, Magisk Hide Props Config Module, Universal Safetynet Fix module
A Brilliant video going through installation:

Maybe you could pin this so people can easily follow

I didnt deal with all that and everything is working....curious if others had to do this....

 

[Koss4c]

I didnt deal with all that and everything is working....curious if others had to do this....

yeh i had to. unsure why. But the video is very good. ez to follow and working now (google pay issues)

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

Just wanted to throw in, as V0latyle did'nt cover it: the google services: Zygist, Magisk Hide Props Config Module, Universal Safetynet Fix module
A Brilliant video going through installation:

Maybe you could pin this so people can easily follow

I didnt deal with all that and everything is working....curious if others had to do this....

Those things aren't necessary for root proper. They're only necessary for Google Pay, some banking apps, and probably a very few non-banking apps. It's also covered at a high-level in the OP. Just click on the "Spoiler: Pass SafetyNet" in the first post.

I never fooled with those steps before a few months ago but they work perfectly for me to get working Google Pay and a few bankings apps I use.

If you need more detail than @V0latyle gives in the OP, at the top of the list of Pixel 6 Pro threads, click the How To Guide filter:

Then look for (or Control-F to search/find for) the thread by @Pekempy called "Working SafetyNet with Pixel 6 Pro Android 12". That first post will give you the detail you need. Please ask any questions if necessary in that thread.

 

[cmh714]

Those things aren't necessary for root proper. They're only necessary for Google Pay, some banking apps, and probably a very few non-banking apps. It's also covered at a high-level in the OP. Just click on the "Spoiler: Pass SafetyNet" in the first post.

I never fooled with those steps before a few months ago but they work perfectly for me to get working Google Pay and a few bankings apps I use.

If you need more detail than @V0latyle gives in the OP, at the top of the list of Pixel 6 Pro threads, click the How To Guide filter:
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Then look for (or Control-F to search/find for) the thread by @Pekempy called "Working SafetyNet with Pixel 6 Pro Android 12". That first post will give you the detail you need. Please ask any questions if necessary in that thread.

Yeah I didnt run any su commands like the video does....my banking app and gpay works as advertised so I am good there. I need to rewatch when I am less buzzed...now I need to get my google work profile working without failing its checks...

 

[dilligaf56]

Just curious -
I recently rooted my new unlocked Pixel 6 Pro using the January update, Magisk 23016, Zygisk, etc. Everything worked fine until I tried to activate it with the eSIM on Verizon. There was no second IMEI number available, and I was unable to activate it through the usual routine of scanning the eSIM QR code provided by Verizon. Their level 2 tech worked with me for a couple of hours off and on, then punted and contacted Google tech support without any luck. Does rooting by flashing the factory image kill the eSIM capability? Just curious.

I finally got it activated by using a physical SIM and all is working well - but I would like to have the capability to use it if possible.

 

[wrlu]

Enable OEM Unlocking. If this option is grayed out, unlocking the bootloader is not possible.

We must connect to Internet first then the OEM Unlocking will come available. (except carrier devices)

 

[V0latyle]

Edit : If your having google pay issues or other random google issues/ bank app issues follow this:

Just wanted to throw in, as V0latyle did'nt cover it: the google services: Zygist, Magisk Hide Props Config Module, Universal Safetynet Fix module
A Brilliant video going through installation:

Maybe you could pin this so people can easily follow

You didn't read the OP. I absolutely did cover this under "Pass SafetyNet". Don't hijack my thread. I tried to keep instructions relatively simple. I am passing SafetyNet on my Pixel 5 using the modules I mentioned, and did not have to run any commands.

Just curious -
I recently rooted my new unlocked Pixel 6 Pro using the January update, Magisk 23016, Zygisk, etc. Everything worked fine until I tried to activate it with the eSIM on Verizon. There was no second IMEI number available, and I was unable to activate it through the usual routine of scanning the eSIM QR code provided by Verizon. Their level 2 tech worked with me for a couple of hours off and on, then punted and contacted Google tech support without any luck. Does rooting by flashing the factory image kill the eSIM capability? Just curious.

No

I finally got it activated by using a physical SIM and all is working well - but I would like to have the capability to use it if possible.

Unfortunately I can't provide any insight to that issue.

We must connect to Internet first then the OEM Unlocking will come available. (except carrier devices)

Doesn't work for anyone, and problems with unlocking the bootloader are outside the scope of this thread.

 

[analyst783]

I tried to apply the Jan update using the android flash tool. There was no 'skip reboot' option (yes, I looked at the 'advanced' options) but I proceeded anyway (prob a very bad decision). Now I cannot boot successfully with a magisk-patched boot image. (Phone evetually winds up in recovery with a 'try again' choice) Did the vbmeta flag get re-enabled? Do I have to wipe to get root back? Finally... how did others use the flash tool? Was 'skip reboot' missing for others?

UPDATE: in the meantime, will try w/flashing the update via fastboot

UPDATE2: back in business w/root. Booting immediately after the flash tool update didn't do any lasting damage (data is intact and readable). I tried the fastboot update as well. The key to getting root back was re-creating my 'master magisk patched' boot image using the latest boot image from the Jan factory image.

I reallllllly thought a 'recent' patched boot image (from Dec in this case) would be sufficient. I still plan to go back and retry the flash tool update (despite the missing 'skip reboot') and see if the updated patched boot image allows root after that.

 

[crypticc]

thanks very much for this guide. FYI

 

[V0latyle]

I tried to apply the Jan update using the android flash tool. There was no 'skip reboot' option (yes, I looked at the 'advanced' options) but I proceeded anyway (prob a very bad decision). Now I cannot boot successfully with a magisk-patched boot image. (Phone evetually winds up in recovery with a 'try again' choice) Did the vbmeta flag get re-enabled?

This has been confusing for a lot of people.

There is no "manual" enabling of verity/verification. They are enabled by default when /vbmeta is flashed. They can only be manually disabled. The point is moot, as disabling verity/verification is not necessary as of Magisk 23016.

Do I have to wipe to get root back?

No. If this happens again, you can always reflash the unpatched boot image to get back to system. You won't have root. But, you can get temporary root by live booting the patched image:

fastboot boot <patched boot image>

Finally... how did others use the flash tool? Was 'skip reboot' missing for others?

It's been a little while since I used it; the skip reboot option is not available with the Android Flash Tool. My mistake. After the device boots, just reboot to bootloader and flash the patched image.

UPDATE2: back in business w/root. Booting immediately after the flash tool update didn't do any lasting damage (data is intact and readable). I tried the fastboot update as well. The key to getting root back was re-creating my 'master magisk patched' boot image using the latest boot image from the Jan factory image.

Glad you got it straightened out. There's been some weird things going on back and forth with the December and January updates on the P6/P6Pro.

Regardless, if you're having trouble booting the "old" patched image, just download the factory zip and patch the new boot image.

I reallllllly thought a 'recent' patched boot image (from Dec in this case) would be sufficient. I still plan to go back and retry the flash tool update (despite the missing 'skip reboot') and see if the updated patched boot image allows root after that.

It should.

 

[Dragon Kumera]

Edit : If your having google pay issues or other random google issues/ bank app issues follow this:

Just wanted to throw in, as V0latyle did'nt cover it: the google services: Zygist, Magisk Hide Props Config Module, Universal Safetynet Fix module
A Brilliant video going through installation:

Maybe you could pin this so people can easily follow

that a lot of tinkering when it is not needed. But maybe they just had bad luck or are on an older magisk version.

Google pay worked fine on me once google play said certified.

 

[cmh714]

We must connect to Internet first then the OEM Unlocking will come available. (except carrier devices)

In one of the unlocking threads it stated it had to do with the date on the P6. Setting the date a month back removed the greyed out OEM lock....thats what I did and no issues...fwiw

 

[V0latyle]

In one of the unlocking threads it stated it had to do with the date on the P6. Setting the date a month back removed the greyed out OEM lock....thats what I did and no issues...fwiw

Interesting!

 

[cmh714]

Interesting!

Yeah it was the first I read about anything like that IIRC, it said something about the phone needing to be alive for a week....so if you set the date back further than that you should get OEM Unlock to be un-greyed.....wish I could find that again to link but havent yet Again IIRC when I did this it took an hour or two while on the wrong date, but it did un-grey for me....