[Guide] Root Pixel 3 XL Android 12

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[Guide] Root Pixel 3 XL Android 12 Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install/Flash Custom ROMs​

Introduction
  1. This Guide is for Pixel 3 XL owners that want to Instal a Custom ROM, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.
~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
  1. Disclaimer

    1. I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
    2. The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
  2. Prerequisites

  3. NEW

    • Waiting . . .
  4. Update(s)

    1. Factory/OTA Images - Jun 2022
    2. Magisk Alpha - app-release_555a54ec-alpha.apk 2 Sep
    3. Magisk Beta - 25.2 21Jul
    4. Magisk Canary
      Note: Magisk Canary 25207, 25208, 25209 (some devices), and 25210 are broken.
      - Use Magisk Canary 25206
      - Tap the 3 dot menu across from 5b2934603f => Tap Go to file =>
      Tap app-release.apk => Tap the 3 dot menu across from 10.9 MB => Tap Download
    5. Magisk Cygisk - Click Pages 5 for installation Instructions.
    6. Magisk Delta - app-release
    7. Magisk Stable - 25.2 21Jul
    8. TWRP - Android 12 - 370_12.0... 10Oct
    9. SafetyNet - kdrag0n SafetyNet Fix V2.4.0 09Jan
      This version only supports Zygisk (Magisk 24 and newer).
    10. SDK Platform-tools - r33.0.3 Aug 2022
    11. Custom Kernels
      Note: If you want to use a Custom Kernel, please follow the Installation instruction in the OP of the Custom Kernel you want to install.[[/I][/U]​
  5. My Other Guides
  6. Credits/Thanks/Recognitions

    • Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
(The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions.)
  1. Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader

    • Unlock Bootloader

      1. Notes:
        • This will erase all user data from the device!
        • Backup your data
      2. Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
      3. Boot fastboot mode
      4. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      5. Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
      6. You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
      7. Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
      8. When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
      9. Notes:
        • After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: The bootloader is unlocked and... You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
        • Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock.
    • Return Phone to Stock

      1. Backup your data/Internal storage
      2. Use the Android flash tool:
        select Wipe => Force Flash Partitions => Lock Bootloader.
    • Lock Bootloader

      1. If your phone is not 100 percent stock do Return Phone to Stock. If you don't you may brick your phone.
      2. This will erase all user data from the device!
      3. Boot fastboot mode
      4. Open a Command Prompt in the SDK Platform- tools folder, and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
      5. You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
      6. Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
      7. Enable Developer Options: Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see 'you are a developer'.
      8. Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
  2. Install/Update Factory Image keep data, wipe data, or try badabing2003 PixelFlasher

    • Important Note(s):
      1. If the previous factory image was rooted (you used Magisk to patch the boot.img of the previous factory image). Open Magisk manager and disable all Magisk modules.
      2. If you want to Upgrade to Android 13 or update the Factory Image without wiping your phone: Do Flash Factory Image Keep Data (below).
      3. Always verify you have the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 4a 5(G) - bramble.
      4. If you get an error: while flashing, try one of these options:
        • Change the USB port to a non charging USB port.
        • Change the USB cord.
        • Change Computers.
      5. If you phone bootloops
        • Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
        • Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
        • Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
        • Then type: fastboot Reboot
      6. If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the factory image. Try PixelFlasher by badabing2003.
        Please post Comments/Discussions/Questions about PixelFlasher on that thread.
      7. Backup your data
      8. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 3 XL - crosshatch to your Computer.
      9. Go to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 4. Extract Files from the FactoryImage/Flash boot.img and extract the flash-all.bat file.
    • Flash Factory Image Keep Data

      • Navigate to the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and open the flash-all.bat file with a file editor i.e., Notepad app and edit the flash-all.bat file:
        1. Change this line: fastboot -w update image-crosshatch-aa1a.999999.999.zip
        2. to this: fastboot update image-crosshatch-tp1a.999999.999.zip
        3. Note: This removes the -w so your Internal Storage will NOT be wiped.
        4. Add these lines after: PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32":
          fastboot --set-active=other
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          but before:
          [/ICODE]fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-crosshatch-a9-9.9-9999999.img[/ICODE]
      • After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the [U[Platform-tools[/U] folder:
        1. bootloader-crosshatch-....img
        2. flash-all.bat
        3. image-crosshatch-....zip
        4. radio-crosshatch-....img
      • On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
      • Connect your phone to the computer.
      • Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
      • The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
      • Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
    • Flash Factory Image Wipe Data

      • This will wipe your phone's Internal Storage.
      • Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
        1. bootloader-crosshatch-....img
        2. flash-all.bat
        3. image-crosshatch-....zip
        4. radio-crosshatch-....img
      • On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
      • Connect your phone to the computer.
      • Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
      • The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
      • Setup phone
      • Enable Developer Mode and USB Debugging
        1. Setup => About phone => Tap Build number 7 times or untill you see you are a 'Developer'.
        2. Setup => System => Developer options => Enable Developer options => enable USB Debugging
      • Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
  3. Take the OTA Update and Maintain Root
  4. Extract Files from Factory Image/Flash boot.img

    • Extract Files from Factory Image

      1. Extract flash-all.bat and boot.img file
      2. Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
      3. Extract the Factory Image file (crosshatch-r2d1a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder. The, stock, flash-all.bat file should be in this folder.
      4. Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and, extract the Image file (image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into the folder. The, stock, boot.img file should be in this folder.
    • Flash boot.img

      1. Flashing the boot.img removes root.
      2. Open the folder you extracted the 'image...zip' file to and copy the boot.img file to your computer's platform-tools folder or to the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
      3. Boot fastboot mode
      4. Connect the phone to the Computer
      5. Open a Command Prompt and type the following command at the prompt:
        fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
      6. Reboot
  5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

    • Android 12

      • Upgrade to Android 12: OP, Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 2. Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, Keep data
    • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

      1. Go to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 4. Extract Files from the FactoryImage/Flash boot.img and extract the boot.img file.
      2. Install Magisk Canary - Download app-release.apk
        or
        Magisk Beta 25.0/Stable 24.3 App
      3. Open Magisk Beta/Canary/Stable App
      4. The Update Channel should be set to Beta/Canary/Stable, depending on the version you Installed.
      5. Tap Install (next to Magisk)
      6. Tap, Select and Patch a File
      7. Select the boot.img file you extracted from the latest factory image.
      8. Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
      9. Tap Let's Go
      10. When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and stored in the download folder.
      11. Reboot
      12. Copy/Move the patched boot.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
        • Copy it to a USB drive and transfer it to your computer.
        • Move it to your computer using adb push
      13. Boot fastboot mode
      14. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      15. Open a Command Prompt in the folder you copied the patched boot.img to.
      16. Type fastboot flash boot "name of patched boot".img without the quote marks at the Prompt and press enter.
      17. Type fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
      18. Important, if your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
        • Flash the 'stock' boot.img to both slots: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
        • Remove Modules
          1. Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
          2. Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
          3. Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
          4. fastboot Reboot.
      19. Important, if the Magisk Manager app has the Superuser and Module buttons greyed out:
    • Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet Fix

      1. Download File(s)
      2. Install kdrag0n or Displax's safetyNet Fix
        • Open Magisk
        • Tap Modules icon
        • Tap Install from storage
        • Navigate to the kdrag0n SafetyNet Fix or Displax's SafetyNet Fix file you downloaded.
        • Tap the kdrag0n SafetyNet Fix or Displax's SafetyNet Fix file.
        • Tap the check mark (✓ at the bottom) to start the installation.
        • After it installs tap the Save icon to save the log
        • Tap Reboot.
      3. Settings for Magisk Canary
        • Open Magisk App
        • Tap the Setup icon.
        • Scroll down to App and set the Update Channel to Canary.
        • Scroll down to Check Updates and enable it.
        • Scroll down to Magisk and enable Zygisk.
        • Enable Denylist
        • Tap Configure DenyList => Tap 3 Dot Menu => Check ✓ Show system apps => Check ✓ Google Play Store, Google Pay, Google Wallet etc.
        • Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
      4. Get Device Certified Clear Google Play Services, Google Play Store, Google Pay, Google Wallet, etc. data[/B]
        • Turn Airplane mode on
        • Open Settings
        • Tap Apps & notifications
        • Tap see all...
        • Tap three dot menu
        • Tap Show system
        • Scroll down to Google Play Store
        • Tap Storage and Cache
        • Tap Clear storage
          Note: Repeat the 3 steps above for Google Play Services, Google Pay, Google Wallet, etc.
        • reboot
        • Turn Airplane mode off
      5. Check Device Certification, I may take 24 hours for Device Certification
        • Open Google Play Store app
        • Tap Menu - Circle top right
        • Tap Settings
        • Tap About
        • Check Play protect certification.
  6. Set Magisk App Update Channel/Update Magisk

    • Set Magisk App Update Channel

      • Open Magisk App > Tap Settings icon > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta, Canary or Custom.
    • Update Magisk

      1. When Magisk App notifies you of an update:
      2. Tap install.
      3. Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
      4. When it finishes installing
      5. Tap, Save Log
      6. Log location: /storage/emulated/0/Download
      7. Tap, Reboot
      8. Done!
  7. Install/Update Magisk Modules

    • Download Modules
    • Install Modules from Storage

      1. Open Magisk
      2. Tap the Modules icon
      3. Tap Install from storage
      4. Navigate to the folder with the Module you want to install.
      5. Tap the Module to highlite it and tap Select.
      6. After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
      7. Tap Reboot
    • Install Modules from Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager

      1. Open Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
      2. Tap the Modules icon
      3. Locate the Module you want to install
      4. Tap Install
      5. After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
      6. Tap Reboot
    • Update Modules

      1. Open Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
      2. You, will see the Modules that have Updates.
      3. Tap the Module you want to update.
      4. Tap install.
      5. After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
      6. Tap Reboot
  8. Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery

    • Open a Command Prompt on Computer
      1. Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
      2. Open a Powershell Command Prompt on Computer: Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type powershell and press enter.
      3. Notes:
        • Enable USB Debugging, on your phone: Settings ==> System ==> Advanced ==> Developer options ==> Scroll down to USB debugging and enable it.
        • When using the Powershell Command Prompt Commands must be preceeded with ./: i.e, ./fastboot devices
        • If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use the fastboot command, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
    • Boot fastboot mode (bootloader):
      • Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
    • Boot Recovery
      • Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
  9. Test fastboot

    • Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times or until you should see 'you are a Developer'.
    • Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options >
      Enable USB Debugging.
    • Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder.
    • Boot fastboot mode on your phone
    • Connect the phone to the Computer.
    • At the prompt type: fastboot devices to verify communication with phone. It should return your phone's serial number.
  10. ADB Sideload

~ ~ ~ Part III - OTHER ~ ~ ~
  1. Custom ROMs

    • Need help with a Custom ROM?

      1. If you are you are trying to install or have installed a Custom ROM, read and follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM thread.
      2. Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install or have installed for answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s): If you don't find a answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM thread you are trying to install or have installed.
      3. If you are trying to install a Addon(s) {Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.} to the Custom ROM you installed: Search the thread of the Custom ROM you installed or the thread of the Addon you want to add to your Custom ROMfor answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). If you don't find an answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM or Addon (Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.) thread.
    • ROMs
  2. Themes, Apps, and Mods
  3. T.W.R.P.
 

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JONBOY345

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Attempted the update last night, when flashing Magisk Canary Patched boot.img, the touchscreen is non-responsive on boot.

Flashing the stock boot.img and the touchscreen works.

Tried flashing the full image (no -w) and OTA with same result both times. Tried switching between active slots as well, no dice.

Any ideas?
 
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Homeboy76

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JONBOY345 said:
Attempted the update last night, when flashing Magisk Canary Patched boot.img, the touchscreen is non-responsive on boot.

Flashing the stock boot.img and the touchscreen works.

Tried flashing the full image (no -w) and OTA with same result both times. Tried switching between active slots as well, no dice.

Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you using:
- Magisk 20-4.zip (Stable)?
- Magisk Manager Canary 424 to patch September 2020 boot.img?
 
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JONBOY345

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laxattack said:
Sure, Let me know if this works for you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dcXyMv0sttfyGno496Tbo6MFuUIuii2w/view?usp=sharing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Hmm. That one didn't work. It booted, touchscreen worked, but no root.

For giggles I reran by steps again this morning, and now the new Magisk patched image works.

Here's a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/127G2MZ_Jq8cPPKs50rtTiOijSkk7DbtU/view?usp=sharing

I noticed that your patched image is 67.1MB, while the one that Magisk created/patched on my phone (and I uploaded just above), is only 32.8MB... :confused:

Thanks for your help!
 
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laxattack

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JONBOY345 said:
Hmm. That one didn't work. It booted, touchscreen worked, but no root.

For giggles I reran by steps again this morning, and now the new Magisk patched image works.

Here's a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/127G2MZ_Jq8cPPKs50rtTiOijSkk7DbtU/view?usp=sharing

I noticed that your patched image is 67.1MB, while the one that Magisk created/patched on my phone (and I uploaded just above), is only 32.8MB... :confused:

Thanks for your help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

I uploaded the wrong one at first and edited my original post, lol sorry about that
 
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berndt_toast

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Is anyone that is on latest android 11 able to use Google Pay? Mine won't work and CTS Profile fails safetynet check. Bootloader is unlocked but not rooted.
 
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sliding_billy

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Homeboy76 said:
Ok. I guess it's the Gremlins are preventing it from working. :)
Seriously, I don't know why it is not working.
Maybe @sliding_billy has some advice.
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JONBOY345 said:
Hmm. That one didn't work. It booted, touchscreen worked, but no root.

For giggles I reran by steps again this morning, and now the new Magisk patched image works.

Here's a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/127G2MZ_Jq8cPPKs50rtTiOijSkk7DbtU/view?usp=sharing

I noticed that your patched image is 67.1MB, while the one that Magisk created/patched on my phone (and I uploaded just above), is only 32.8MB... :confused:

Thanks for your help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Sorry I missed all this. I just got back in front of a computer and got no emails of the @ mention. Is everything working now? My two thoughts for what it's worth would have been to sideload the OTA twice so that it hit both slots and to be sure to update the Magisk path to canary after installing the .apk and then to be sure to update magisk after changing the path.
 
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I'll add my observation here:

OTA update via magisk OTA update method works, but for some reason I kept having frozen screen after a few minutes usage. Rebooted at least 4-5 times and it worked.
I was using Taichi and its Magisk module doesn't work. Reflashing the module causes bootloop.
So I flashed again factory image without "-w", booted fine. But installing root via magisk_patched.img from R boot.img causes bootloop.

Don't understand why.

EDIT: Is there a way to clean up magisk modules now that I am on stuck on bootloader whenever I flash magisk_patched.img?
 
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ultimatepichu said:
I'll add my observation here:

OTA update via magisk OTA update method works, but for some reason I kept having frozen screen after a few minutes usage. Rebooted at least 4-5 times and it worked.
I was using Taichi and its Magisk module doesn't work. Reflashing the module causes bootloop.
So I flashed again factory image without "-w", booted fine. But installing root via magisk_patched.img from R boot.img causes bootloop.

Don't understand why.

EDIT: Is there a way to clean up magisk modules now that I am on stuck on bootloader whenever I flash magisk_patched.img?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Tulsadiver's [Guide] Magisk Modules Disabler for Modules gone wrong by tulsadiver would fix it. I don't know if he has had the time to update it for Android 11 (R).

Maybe Support Safe Mode detection would help.
 
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I upgraded from like June 2020 build to 11 via OTA, do I just have to sideload patched boot.img as I always have been for previous monthly Android 10 updates? The only difference is using the canary version of Magisk (i'm on stable channel at the moment)
 
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berndt_toast said:
Is anyone that is on latest android 11 able to use Google Pay? Mine won't work and CTS Profile fails safetynet check. Bootloader is unlocked but not rooted.
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I lost root when I upgraded to Android 11 Beta and I forgot to uninstall Magisk beforehand. I left it that way with the Magisk Manager app still installed because I didn't want to do a full wipe. I didn't have any SafetyNet problem until I took the latest rp1a.200720.009 OTA and got a warning message on the first boot. I decided to try installing the latest Canary Magisk again by sideloading the patched boot.img and now I have root again and can pass the SafetyNet check.
 
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    Introduction
    1. This Guide is for Pixel 3 XL owners that want to Instal a Custom ROM, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.
    ~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
    1. Disclaimer

      1. I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
      2. The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
    2. Prerequisites

    3. NEW

      • Waiting . . .
    4. Update(s)

      1. Factory/OTA Images - Jun 2022
      2. Magisk Alpha - app-release_555a54ec-alpha.apk 2 Sep
      3. Magisk Beta - 25.2 21Jul
      4. Magisk Canary
        Note: Magisk Canary 25207, 25208, 25209 (some devices), and 25210 are broken.
        - Use Magisk Canary 25206
        - Tap the 3 dot menu across from 5b2934603f => Tap Go to file =>
        Tap app-release.apk => Tap the 3 dot menu across from 10.9 MB => Tap Download
      5. Magisk Cygisk - Click Pages 5 for installation Instructions.
      6. Magisk Delta - app-release
      7. Magisk Stable - 25.2 21Jul
      8. TWRP - Android 12 - 370_12.0... 10Oct
      9. SafetyNet - kdrag0n SafetyNet Fix V2.4.0 09Jan
        This version only supports Zygisk (Magisk 24 and newer).
      10. SDK Platform-tools - r33.0.3 Aug 2022
      11. Custom Kernels
        Note: If you want to use a Custom Kernel, please follow the Installation instruction in the OP of the Custom Kernel you want to install.[[/I][/U]​
    5. My Other Guides
    6. Credits/Thanks/Recognitions

      • Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
    ~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
    (The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions.)
    1. Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader

      • Unlock Bootloader

        1. Notes:
          • This will erase all user data from the device!
          • Backup your data
        2. Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
        3. Boot fastboot mode
        4. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        5. Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
        6. You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
        7. Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        8. When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
        9. Notes:
          • After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: The bootloader is unlocked and... You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
          • Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock.
      • Return Phone to Stock

        1. Backup your data/Internal storage
        2. Use the Android flash tool:
          select Wipe => Force Flash Partitions => Lock Bootloader.
      • Lock Bootloader

        1. If your phone is not 100 percent stock do Return Phone to Stock. If you don't you may brick your phone.
        2. This will erase all user data from the device!
        3. Boot fastboot mode
        4. Open a Command Prompt in the SDK Platform- tools folder, and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
        5. You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
        6. Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
        7. Enable Developer Options: Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see 'you are a developer'.
        8. Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
    2. Install/Update Factory Image keep data, wipe data, or try badabing2003 PixelFlasher

      • Important Note(s):
        1. If the previous factory image was rooted (you used Magisk to patch the boot.img of the previous factory image). Open Magisk manager and disable all Magisk modules.
        2. If you want to Upgrade to Android 13 or update the Factory Image without wiping your phone: Do Flash Factory Image Keep Data (below).
        3. Always verify you have the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 4a 5(G) - bramble.
        4. If you get an error: while flashing, try one of these options:
          • Change the USB port to a non charging USB port.
          • Change the USB cord.
          • Change Computers.
        5. If you phone bootloops
          • Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
          • Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
          • Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
          • Then type: fastboot Reboot
        6. If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the factory image. Try PixelFlasher by badabing2003.
          Please post Comments/Discussions/Questions about PixelFlasher on that thread.
        7. Backup your data
        8. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 3 XL - crosshatch to your Computer.
        9. Go to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 4. Extract Files from the FactoryImage/Flash boot.img and extract the flash-all.bat file.
      • Flash Factory Image Keep Data

        • Navigate to the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and open the flash-all.bat file with a file editor i.e., Notepad app and edit the flash-all.bat file:
          1. Change this line: fastboot -w update image-crosshatch-aa1a.999999.999.zip
          2. to this: fastboot update image-crosshatch-tp1a.999999.999.zip
          3. Note: This removes the -w so your Internal Storage will NOT be wiped.
          4. Add these lines after: PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32":
            fastboot --set-active=other
            fastboot reboot-bootloader
            ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
            but before:
            [/ICODE]fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-crosshatch-a9-9.9-9999999.img[/ICODE]
        • After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the [U[Platform-tools[/U] folder:
          1. bootloader-crosshatch-....img
          2. flash-all.bat
          3. image-crosshatch-....zip
          4. radio-crosshatch-....img
        • On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
        • Connect your phone to the computer.
        • Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        • The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
        • Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
      • Flash Factory Image Wipe Data

        • This will wipe your phone's Internal Storage.
        • Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
          1. bootloader-crosshatch-....img
          2. flash-all.bat
          3. image-crosshatch-....zip
          4. radio-crosshatch-....img
        • On your phone: Boot the bootloader (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
        • Connect your phone to the computer.
        • Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        • The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
        • Setup phone
        • Enable Developer Mode and USB Debugging
          1. Setup => About phone => Tap Build number 7 times or untill you see you are a 'Developer'.
          2. Setup => System => Developer options => Enable Developer options => enable USB Debugging
        • Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
    3. Take the OTA Update and Maintain Root
    4. Extract Files from Factory Image/Flash boot.img

      • Extract Files from Factory Image

        1. Extract flash-all.bat and boot.img file
        2. Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
        3. Extract the Factory Image file (crosshatch-r2d1a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder. The, stock, flash-all.bat file should be in this folder.
        4. Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and, extract the Image file (image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into the folder. The, stock, boot.img file should be in this folder.
      • Flash boot.img

        1. Flashing the boot.img removes root.
        2. Open the folder you extracted the 'image...zip' file to and copy the boot.img file to your computer's platform-tools folder or to the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
        3. Boot fastboot mode
        4. Connect the phone to the Computer
        5. Open a Command Prompt and type the following command at the prompt:
          fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
        6. Reboot
    5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

      • Android 12

        • Upgrade to Android 12: OP, Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 2. Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, Keep data
      • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

        1. Go to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS => 4. Extract Files from the FactoryImage/Flash boot.img and extract the boot.img file.
        2. Install Magisk Canary - Download app-release.apk
          or
          Magisk Beta 25.0/Stable 24.3 App
        3. Open Magisk Beta/Canary/Stable App
        4. The Update Channel should be set to Beta/Canary/Stable, depending on the version you Installed.
        5. Tap Install (next to Magisk)
        6. Tap, Select and Patch a File
        7. Select the boot.img file you extracted from the latest factory image.
        8. Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
        9. Tap Let's Go
        10. When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and stored in the download folder.
        11. Reboot
        12. Copy/Move the patched boot.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
          • Copy it to a USB drive and transfer it to your computer.
          • Move it to your computer using adb push
        13. Boot fastboot mode
        14. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        15. Open a Command Prompt in the folder you copied the patched boot.img to.
        16. Type fastboot flash boot "name of patched boot".img without the quote marks at the Prompt and press enter.
        17. Type fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
        18. Important, if your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
          • Flash the 'stock' boot.img to both slots: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
          • Remove Modules
            1. Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
            2. Press the Power and Volume Down to boot the bootloader.
            3. Open a Command Prompt in the SDK-Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
            4. fastboot Reboot.
        19. Important, if the Magisk Manager app has the Superuser and Module buttons greyed out:
      • Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet Fix

        1. Download File(s)
        2. Install kdrag0n or Displax's safetyNet Fix
          • Open Magisk
          • Tap Modules icon
          • Tap Install from storage
          • Navigate to the kdrag0n SafetyNet Fix or Displax's SafetyNet Fix file you downloaded.
          • Tap the kdrag0n SafetyNet Fix or Displax's SafetyNet Fix file.
          • Tap the check mark (✓ at the bottom) to start the installation.
          • After it installs tap the Save icon to save the log
          • Tap Reboot.
        3. Settings for Magisk Canary
          • Open Magisk App
          • Tap the Setup icon.
          • Scroll down to App and set the Update Channel to Canary.
          • Scroll down to Check Updates and enable it.
          • Scroll down to Magisk and enable Zygisk.
          • Enable Denylist
          • Tap Configure DenyList => Tap 3 Dot Menu => Check ✓ Show system apps => Check ✓ Google Play Store, Google Pay, Google Wallet etc.
          • Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
        4. Get Device Certified Clear Google Play Services, Google Play Store, Google Pay, Google Wallet, etc. data[/B]
          • Turn Airplane mode on
          • Open Settings
          • Tap Apps & notifications
          • Tap see all...
          • Tap three dot menu
          • Tap Show system
          • Scroll down to Google Play Store
          • Tap Storage and Cache
          • Tap Clear storage
            Note: Repeat the 3 steps above for Google Play Services, Google Pay, Google Wallet, etc.
          • reboot
          • Turn Airplane mode off
        5. Check Device Certification, I may take 24 hours for Device Certification
          • Open Google Play Store app
          • Tap Menu - Circle top right
          • Tap Settings
          • Tap About
          • Check Play protect certification.
    6. Set Magisk App Update Channel/Update Magisk

      • Set Magisk App Update Channel

        • Open Magisk App > Tap Settings icon > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta, Canary or Custom.
      • Update Magisk

        1. When Magisk App notifies you of an update:
        2. Tap install.
        3. Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
        4. When it finishes installing
        5. Tap, Save Log
        6. Log location: /storage/emulated/0/Download
        7. Tap, Reboot
        8. Done!
    7. Install/Update Magisk Modules

      • Download Modules
      • Install Modules from Storage

        1. Open Magisk
        2. Tap the Modules icon
        3. Tap Install from storage
        4. Navigate to the folder with the Module you want to install.
        5. Tap the Module to highlite it and tap Select.
        6. After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
        7. Tap Reboot
      • Install Modules from Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager

        1. Open Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
        2. Tap the Modules icon
        3. Locate the Module you want to install
        4. Tap Install
        5. After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
        6. Tap Reboot
      • Update Modules

        1. Open Fox2Code/Fox Magisk Module Manager
        2. You, will see the Modules that have Updates.
        3. Tap the Module you want to update.
        4. Tap install.
        5. After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
        6. Tap Reboot
    8. Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery

      • Open a Command Prompt on Computer
        1. Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
        2. Open a Powershell Command Prompt on Computer: Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type powershell and press enter.
        3. Notes:
          • Enable USB Debugging, on your phone: Settings ==> System ==> Advanced ==> Developer options ==> Scroll down to USB debugging and enable it.
          • When using the Powershell Command Prompt Commands must be preceeded with ./: i.e, ./fastboot devices
          • If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use the fastboot command, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
      • Boot fastboot mode (bootloader):
        • Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
      • Boot Recovery
        • Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
    9. Test fastboot

      • Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times or until you should see 'you are a Developer'.
      • Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options >
        Enable USB Debugging.
      • Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder.
      • Boot fastboot mode on your phone
      • Connect the phone to the Computer.
      • At the prompt type: fastboot devices to verify communication with phone. It should return your phone's serial number.
    10. ADB Sideload

    ~ ~ ~ Part III - OTHER ~ ~ ~
    1. Custom ROMs

      • Need help with a Custom ROM?

        1. If you are you are trying to install or have installed a Custom ROM, read and follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM thread.
        2. Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install or have installed for answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s): If you don't find a answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM thread you are trying to install or have installed.
        3. If you are trying to install a Addon(s) {Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.} to the Custom ROM you installed: Search the thread of the Custom ROM you installed or the thread of the Addon you want to add to your Custom ROMfor answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). If you don't find an answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM or Addon (Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc.) thread.
      • ROMs
    2. Themes, Apps, and Mods
    3. T.W.R.P.
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    vlucchetti
    Hello Pixel Community,

    We have provided the monthly Android/Pixel update for December 2020. All supported Pixel devices running Android 11 will receive these software updates as part of the December 2020 update, which begins rolling out to users today. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest features.

    Overview:

    • Software versions:
      • Global:
        • Pixel 3 (XL): RQ1A.201205.003
        • Pixel 3a (XL): RQ1A.201205.003
        • Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.201205.008
        • Pixel 4a: RQ1A.201205.008
        • Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.201205.011
        • Pixel 5: RQ1A.201205.011
      • Verizon:
        • Pixel 3 (XL): [Update: Rolling out week of 12/14]
        • Pixel 4a (5G): [Update: Rolling out week of 12/14]
        • Pixel 5: [Update: Rolling out week of 12/14]
      • AT&T:
        • Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.201205.008.A1
        • Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.201205.010
        • Pixel 5: RQ1A.201205.010

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    Homeboy76

    After, reading several threads and @Lughnasadh post, there are no special requirements to root Android 12 for the Pixel 4 XL or the Pixel 3 XL.​


    So, that means the instructions in the OP, Index, #7 are sufficient for rooting the Pixel 4XL and Pixel 3 XL phones.

    Thanks, Lughnasadh! :)
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    Homeboy76
    :) I hope you all have a Joyful Holiday season with your family and loves ones. :)

    ~ ~ ~ Stay safe ~ ~ ~​
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    Chester47 said:
    Did anyone tried using the patched.img provided by a user on the first page?, I don't want to waste data by downloading stock boot.img
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    Hi,

    Don't use it, it is an old one. You want the stock January boot.img? There are two factory images this month: international / Verizon.

    Cheers...

    Sébastien.
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