[Guide] ROOT Pixel 3 XL Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/TWRP Recovery/Systemless Root

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[Guide] ROOT Pixel 3 XL Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless Root
August 2019 Security Patch​

Introduction
  1. This Guide is for Pixel 3 XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a Custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel 3 XL'.
  2. This Guide also works for Pixel 3 owners: If, they download the correct files for their phone.

Update(s)
  1. Factory/OTA Images - 09/03
  2. Magisk Stable - Magisk-22.0 02/23
  3. Magisk Beta - Magisk-22.0 02/23
  4. Magisk Canary - Magisk-22001
  5. TWRP - twrp-3.5.0_9-0-crosshatch.img/zip 12/28
  6. SafetyNet - SafetyNetFix v1.1.1 01/16
  7. SDK Platform-tools - r31.0.0 03/01
  8. Custom Kernels
    • No Updated Custom Kernels
  9. Custom ROMs
    • No Updated Custom ROMS

Disclaimers
  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.

Prerequisites
  1. A Pixel 3 XL phone with an unlocked bootloader.
  2. The latest Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Factory or OTA Image: "crosshatch" for Pixel 3 XL
  3. Computer - With the latest SDK Platform-Tools: r31.0.0 installed.
    • Important: Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.

Other Guides

Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
  1. Heisenberg RETIRED FORUM MODERATOR - He set the standard for creating, detailed, Guides.
  2. Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.

Index
(NOTE: These are not steps 1-12, they are individual sets of instructions).
  1. Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery

    • Open Command Prompt on Computer
      1. Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
      2. Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
      3. Notes:
    • Boot fastboot mode:
      • 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.
  2. Test fastboot

    • Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times. 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 (#1)
    • 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.
  3. Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader

    • Unlock Bootloader

      1. This will erase all user data from the device!
      2. Backup your data
      3. Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
      4. Boot fastboot mode
      5. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      6. Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
      7. You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
      8. Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
      9. When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
      10. After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
    • Return Phone to Stock

      1. Backup your data/Internal storage
      2. Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
      3. Log in
      4. Set up phone
    • Lock Bootloader

      1. Important: Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
      2. This will erase all user data from the device!
      3. Boot fastboot mode
      4. Open a Command Prompt 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. Until you see 'you are a developer'.
      8. Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
  4. Install Factory Image keep or wipe data

    • Important Notes:
      1. Install the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools on your computer before you start installing the factory image.
      2. Backup your data
      3. Download the appropriate Factory Image: "crosshatch" for Pixel 3 XL to your Computer.
      4. Extract the factory Image to the platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot in it.
    • Keep Data

      1. Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Edit the flash-all.bat file to remove -w from this command: fastboot -w update image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip
      2. If you do not remove the -w your internal storage will be erased.
      3. After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
        • bootloader-crosshatch-....img
        • flash-all.bat
        • image-crosshatch-....zip
        • radio-crosshatch-....img
      4. Boot fastboot mode
      5. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      6. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder on your computer.:
      7. Type flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
      8. Reboot
      9. Do #7, #8 or #9 to root.
    • Wipe Data

      1. Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Verify the flash-all.bat file has the -w in this command: fastboot -w update image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip
      2. This will erase internal storage.
      3. After, you have verified the flash-all.bat file has the -w. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
        • bootloader-crosshatch-....img
        • flash-all.bat
        • image-crosshatch-....zip
        • radio-crosshatch-....img
      4. Boot fastboot mode
      5. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      6. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder on your computer.:
      7. Type flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
      8. Reboot
      9. Do #7, #8 or #9 to root.
  5. ADB Sideload

    • Stock Recovery
    • Custom Recovery TWRP

      1. Setup
        • -- On Your Phone
          1. The latest T.W.R.P. Custom Recovery
          2. Enable USB debugging
        • -- On Your Computer
          • Put the file you want to sideload in the Platform-tools folder.
      2. Sideload
        • -- On Your Phone
          1. Boot fastboot mode
          2. Use Volume Up/Down until you see Recovery mode
          3. When twrp boots, tap Advanced
          4. Tap ADB Sideload.
        • -- On Your Computer
          1. At the Command Prompt type:
            adb sideload <filename>.zip
          2. Ex., adb sideload example.zip
      3. When the install is finished, reboot system.
  6. Extract/Flash boot.img

    • Extract boot.img

      1. Use a File Explorer to extract the boot.img from the Factory Image.
      2. Extract the Factory Image file (crosshatch-pda1a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
      3. Open the folder and, extract the Image file (image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip).
    • Flash boot.img

      1. Flashing this file removes root.
      2. Open the folder you extracted the 'image file' to and copy the boot.img file to the platform-tools or to the folder that has fastboot 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
  7. Install T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

    • Important notes:
      1. Set Pin before installing TWRP: Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin
      2. Backup your data
      3. Download files - The listed files are used with #7, and #8.
      4. Boot fastboot mode
      5. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      6. Copy twrp-3.5.0_90-0-coral.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
      7. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder on your computer.
      8. At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
      9. When TWRP boots, disconnect the phone from computer.
      10. If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
      11. Tap Install select twrp-installer-3.5.0_90-0-coral.zip, Swipe Slider to install
      12. Reboot Recovery
    • Root/Reroot

      1. Note(s):
        • If you are rerooting, tap Install, select Magisk's uninstaller.zip, Swipe the slider to install.
        • Some Custom Kernels can be updated by flashing via Kernel Manager without losing root. Check the Custom Kernel thread (OP - Installation/Instructions) to find out which Custom Kernels.
      2. With Custom Kernel (Optional)
        • No Updated Custom Kernels
      3. Without Custom Kernel
        • Tap Install, select Magisk Beta/Canary/Stable zip.
        • Swipe Slider to Install
        • Reboot System
  8. Boot T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

    • Backup your data
    • Download files - See #7 - Skip the twrp-installer
    • Boot fastboot mode
    • Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
    • Copy twrp-3.5.0_90-0-coral.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
    • Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
    • At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
    • When TWRP boots, disconnect the phone from computer.
    • If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
    • Root/Reroot

      • Note: If you are rerooting, tap Install, select the latest Magisk's uninstaller.zip, Swipe the slider to install.
      • With Custom Kernel (Optional)
        • No Updated Kernels
      • Without Custom Kernel
        • Tap Install, select Magisk-Beta/Canary/Stable zip.
        • Swipe Slider to Install
        • Reboot System
  9. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

    • Important Note(s):

      1. When doing a major upgrade i.e., Android 10 (Q) to Android 11 (R): I recommend doing a clean install. What is a clean install?
        • Doing a Factory reset prior to installing, major, update.
        • Using flash-all.bat file without removing the -w.
      2. Obtaining ROOT using the Magisk Beta, Canary or stable App to patch the Stock boot.img.
    • Download files:

      1. Magisk App - Download to your phone
      2. Custom kernels - Download to your phone
        • None
      3. Kernel Managers - Download to your phone
    • Patching boot.img

      1. Do #6 - Extract boot.img
      2. Install Magisk (Beta, Canary or Stable) App
      3. Open Magisk App
      4. Depending on the version of Magisk App installed: Set the Update Channel to Beta, Canary or Stable.
      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. The phone will reboot.
      12. Copy the patched boot.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
      13. Boot fastboot mode (#1)
      14. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      15. Open a Command Prompt (#1) 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 Notes: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
        • Boot Safe Mode - Press Power Off button ==> Press Power Off until you see boot Safe Mode ==> Press Ok.
      19. Pass SafetyNet: #12 Mods - Magisk
  10. Set Magisk App Update Chanel/Update Magisk

    • Set Magisk App Update Channel - Stable/Beta/Canary/Custom

      • Open Magisk App > Tap menu icon > Settings > 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/MagiskManager/logs/install_log_...
      7. Tap, Reboot
      8. Done!
  11. Custom ROMs for Pixel 3 XL

    • Need help with a Custom ROM?
      1. Follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM you are trying to install.
      2. If you have a problem Installing the ROM, Search the thread of the Custom ROM you want to install for solutions to problem before posting a request for help on their thread.
    • ROMS

      1. Alpha/Beta

        • None
      2. Official

        • None
      3. Unofficial

        • None
  12. Mods
  13. Other: TWRP Backup/TWRP

    • To Internal Storage

      1. Boot Recovery
      2. When twrp boots, tap Backup and select Partitions to backup
        • Boot
        • System Image
        • Data
      3. Tap Select Storage ==> internal storage
      4. Tap ok
      5. Swipe Slider to backup
      6. Your backup will be stored in /Storage/TWRP/...
    • To OTG-USB Storage

      1. Boot Recovery
      2. When twrp boots, tap Backup and select Partitions to backup
        • Boot
        • System Image
        • Data
      3. Insert USB-OTG
      4. Tap Select Storage ==> OTG-USB
      5. Tap ok
      6. Swipe Slider to backup
      7. Your backup will be stored in /Storage/TWRP/...
 
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Nice. Root up and running w/o issues. Even got rid of the gesture navigation. 1540218974314.jpg
 
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JeromeLeung said:
Read Section 9.A.3. Need to switch your Magisk Manager over to Canary in order to install Magisk 17.4. Stable channel is v17.2 which is what is causing you to see that error.
Click to expand...
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Thanks. I tried that method. I'm not sure what's causing it. Could it be that I am not typing "fastboot reboot" at the end of the flash? I normally just press start.
 
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Anyone already rooted here? If so pm me pls, I have some questions regarding audio that requires root.
 
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I rooted fine this morning, but am getting a "couldn't install a system update" error message. I know otas won't work on a rooted phone, but I do not see any factory images for a new patch or any discussion of a new ota. Anyone not rooted get an update?
 
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lawtalking said:
I rooted fine this morning, but am getting a "couldn't install a system update" error message. I know otas won't work on a rooted phone, but I do not see any factory images for a new patch or any discussion of a new ota. Anyone not rooted get an update?
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It happened to me right after unlocking the bootloader. I let it update because I was curious. I have a Verizon sim in the unlocked variant. It updated the build number to the Verizon version. I pulled the sim, flashed back to Google factory image. Rooted the phone, got some things set up, put the Sim back in, update failed. Screw Verizon!
 
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ridobe said:
Show me a picture of your folder where you are launching the flash-all.

Sent from my crosshatch using XDA Labs
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adbreboot.png


It has the nerve to tell me that "image-crosshatch-pd1a.180720.030.zip" could not be found in the directory despite it being right there.
This is a common trend for me trying to execute this.

---------- Post added at 08:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 PM ----------
ridobe said:
Show me a picture of your folder where you are launching the flash-all.

Sent from my crosshatch using XDA Labs
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and then when i do get it to recognize the image.zip file
I get this result instead
adbreboota716e.png


Update:
So I updated my platform tools and it's working now.
Now to try to root again :|

Final Update:
Updated my entire ADB setup despite it being setup in July, ran the factory image flash-all file, wiped everything, rerooted and i'm back up and running successfully.
Something was missing from my ADB\platform tools setup that the pixels depend on.
 
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    [Guide] ROOT Pixel 3 XL Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless Root
    August 2019 Security Patch    ​

    Introduction
    1. This Guide is for Pixel 3 XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a Custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel 3 XL'.
    2. This Guide also works for Pixel 3 owners: If, they download the correct files for their phone.

    Update(s)
    1. Factory/OTA Images - 09/03
    2. Magisk Stable - Magisk-22.0 02/23
    3. Magisk Beta - Magisk-22.0 02/23
    4. Magisk Canary - Magisk-22001
    5. TWRP - twrp-3.5.0_9-0-crosshatch.img/zip 12/28
    6. SafetyNet - SafetyNetFix v1.1.1 01/16
    7. SDK Platform-tools - r31.0.0 03/01
    8. Custom Kernels
      • No Updated Custom Kernels
    9. Custom ROMs
      • No Updated Custom ROMS

    Disclaimers
    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.

    Prerequisites
    1. A Pixel 3 XL phone with an unlocked bootloader.
    2. The latest Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Factory or OTA Image: "crosshatch" for Pixel 3 XL
    3. Computer - With the latest SDK Platform-Tools: r31.0.0 installed.
      • Important: Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.

    Other Guides

    Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
    1. Heisenberg RETIRED FORUM MODERATOR - He set the standard for creating, detailed, Guides.
    2. Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.

    Index
    (NOTE: These are not steps 1-12, they are individual sets of instructions).
    1. Open a Command Prompt/Boot Fastboot Mode/Boot Recovery

      • Open Command Prompt on Computer
        1. Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
        2. Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
        3. Notes:
      • Boot fastboot mode:
        • 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.
    2. Test fastboot

      • Enable Developer Options - Tap Settings > About phone > Build number 7 times. 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 (#1)
      • 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.
    3. Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader

      • Unlock Bootloader

        1. This will erase all user data from the device!
        2. Backup your data
        3. Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
        4. Boot fastboot mode
        5. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        6. Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
        7. You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
        8. Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        9. When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
        10. After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
      • Return Phone to Stock

        1. Backup your data/Internal storage
        2. Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
        3. Log in
        4. Set up phone
      • Lock Bootloader

        1. Important: Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
        2. This will erase all user data from the device!
        3. Boot fastboot mode
        4. Open a Command Prompt 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. Until you see 'you are a developer'.
        8. Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
    4. Install Factory Image keep or wipe data

      • Important Notes:
        1. Install the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools on your computer before you start installing the factory image.
        2. Backup your data
        3. Download the appropriate Factory Image: "crosshatch" for Pixel 3 XL to your Computer.
        4. Extract the factory Image to the platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot in it.
      • Keep Data

        1. Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Edit the flash-all.bat file to remove -w from this command: fastboot -w update image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip
        2. If you do not remove the -w your internal storage will be erased.
        3. After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
          • bootloader-crosshatch-....img
          • flash-all.bat
          • image-crosshatch-....zip
          • radio-crosshatch-....img
        4. Boot fastboot mode
        5. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        6. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder on your computer.:
        7. Type flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        8. Reboot
        9. Do #7, #8 or #9 to root.
      • Wipe Data

        1. Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Verify the flash-all.bat file has the -w in this command: fastboot -w update image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip
        2. This will erase internal storage.
        3. After, you have verified the flash-all.bat file has the -w. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
          • bootloader-crosshatch-....img
          • flash-all.bat
          • image-crosshatch-....zip
          • radio-crosshatch-....img
        4. Boot fastboot mode
        5. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        6. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder on your computer.:
        7. Type flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        8. Reboot
        9. Do #7, #8 or #9 to root.
    5. ADB Sideload

      • Stock Recovery
      • Custom Recovery TWRP

        1. Setup
          • -- On Your Phone
            1. The latest T.W.R.P. Custom Recovery
            2. Enable USB debugging
          • -- On Your Computer
            • Put the file you want to sideload in the Platform-tools folder.
        2. Sideload
          • -- On Your Phone
            1. Boot fastboot mode
            2. Use Volume Up/Down until you see Recovery mode
            3. When twrp boots, tap Advanced
            4. Tap ADB Sideload.
          • -- On Your Computer
            1. At the Command Prompt type:
              adb sideload <filename>.zip
            2. Ex., adb sideload example.zip
        3. When the install is finished, reboot system.
    6. Extract/Flash boot.img

      • Extract boot.img

        1. Use a File Explorer to extract the boot.img from the Factory Image.
        2. Extract the Factory Image file (crosshatch-pda1a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
        3. Open the folder and, extract the Image file (image-crosshatch-aa9a.999999.999.zip).
      • Flash boot.img

        1. Flashing this file removes root.
        2. Open the folder you extracted the 'image file' to and copy the boot.img file to the platform-tools or to the folder that has fastboot 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
    7. Install T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

      • Important notes:
        1. Set Pin before installing TWRP: Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin
        2. Backup your data
        3. Download files - The listed files are used with #7, and #8.
        4. Boot fastboot mode
        5. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        6. Copy twrp-3.5.0_90-0-coral.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
        7. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder on your computer.
        8. At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
        9. When TWRP boots, disconnect the phone from computer.
        10. If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
        11. Tap Install select twrp-installer-3.5.0_90-0-coral.zip, Swipe Slider to install
        12. Reboot Recovery
      • Root/Reroot

        1. Note(s):
          • If you are rerooting, tap Install, select Magisk's uninstaller.zip, Swipe the slider to install.
          • Some Custom Kernels can be updated by flashing via Kernel Manager without losing root. Check the Custom Kernel thread (OP - Installation/Instructions) to find out which Custom Kernels.
        2. With Custom Kernel (Optional)
          • No Updated Custom Kernels
        3. Without Custom Kernel
          • Tap Install, select Magisk Beta/Canary/Stable zip.
          • Swipe Slider to Install
          • Reboot System
    8. Boot T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

      • Backup your data
      • Download files - See #7 - Skip the twrp-installer
      • Boot fastboot mode
      • Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      • Copy twrp-3.5.0_90-0-coral.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
      • Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
      • At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
      • When TWRP boots, disconnect the phone from computer.
      • If requested, swipe to allow modifications.
      • Root/Reroot

        • Note: If you are rerooting, tap Install, select the latest Magisk's uninstaller.zip, Swipe the slider to install.
        • With Custom Kernel (Optional)
          • No Updated Kernels
        • Without Custom Kernel
          • Tap Install, select Magisk-Beta/Canary/Stable zip.
          • Swipe Slider to Install
          • Reboot System
    9. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

      • Important Note(s):

        1. When doing a major upgrade i.e., Android 10 (Q) to Android 11 (R): I recommend doing a clean install. What is a clean install?
          • Doing a Factory reset prior to installing, major, update.
          • Using flash-all.bat file without removing the -w.
        2. Obtaining ROOT using the Magisk Beta, Canary or stable App to patch the Stock boot.img.
      • Download files:

        1. Magisk App - Download to your phone
        2. Custom kernels - Download to your phone
          • None
        3. Kernel Managers - Download to your phone
      • Patching boot.img

        1. Do #6 - Extract boot.img
        2. Install Magisk (Beta, Canary or Stable) App
        3. Open Magisk App
        4. Depending on the version of Magisk App installed: Set the Update Channel to Beta, Canary or Stable.
        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. The phone will reboot.
        12. Copy the patched boot.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
        13. Boot fastboot mode (#1)
        14. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        15. Open a Command Prompt (#1) 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 Notes: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
          • Boot Safe Mode - Press Power Off button ==> Press Power Off until you see boot Safe Mode ==> Press Ok.
        19. Pass SafetyNet: #12 Mods - Magisk
    10. Set Magisk App Update Chanel/Update Magisk

      • Set Magisk App Update Channel - Stable/Beta/Canary/Custom

        • Open Magisk App > Tap menu icon > Settings > 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/MagiskManager/logs/install_log_...
        7. Tap, Reboot
        8. Done!
    11. Custom ROMs for Pixel 3 XL

      • Need help with a Custom ROM?
        1. Follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM you are trying to install.
        2. If you have a problem Installing the ROM, Search the thread of the Custom ROM you want to install for solutions to problem before posting a request for help on their thread.
      • ROMS

        1. Alpha/Beta

          • None
        2. Official

          • None
        3. Unofficial

          • None
    12. Mods
    13. Other: TWRP Backup/TWRP

      • To Internal Storage

        1. Boot Recovery
        2. When twrp boots, tap Backup and select Partitions to backup
          • Boot
          • System Image
          • Data
        3. Tap Select Storage ==> internal storage
        4. Tap ok
        5. Swipe Slider to backup
        6. Your backup will be stored in /Storage/TWRP/...
      • To OTG-USB Storage

        1. Boot Recovery
        2. When twrp boots, tap Backup and select Partitions to backup
          • Boot
          • System Image
          • Data
        3. Insert USB-OTG
        4. Tap Select Storage ==> OTG-USB
        5. Tap ok
        6. Swipe Slider to backup
        7. Your backup will be stored in /Storage/TWRP/...
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    rhewins2268 said:
    Wow... Who needs this thread anyway... Clearly policed by Nazis.
    My comment was on topic.
    This is root thread which states install twrp.
    Another opinion does not make it off topic.
    You've lost your mind if you think otherwise.
    Now police this one too.
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    Yes, this thread is a Guide fo rooting the Pixel 3 XL phone.
    Yes, it provides instructions for rooting with Magisk by installing T.W.R.P. (#7).
    Yes, It provides instructions for rooting with Magisk without installing T.W.R.P. (#8).
    So, your opinion/method is already in the OP.
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    TheFuzz said:
    Just right click and choose edit, should open in notepad, just have to find the text, delete, save, all set.
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    You are correct :good:

    Raul Fresh said:
    Thanks for answering my questions, guys. I really am already more clear about how to update
    , just to be sure, every time an update comes up, should we reinstall twrp / root / kernel on the phone? Or is there some way to install the actions keeping these changes? I still don't understand why you have to remove the -w in the file.
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    The reason for removing the -w is so that your data/phone don't get wiped!! It's kinda like installing an ota on a stock phone, only your just doing it manually. Been doing updates this way for the last 3 years on my 6p and P2XL without issues. Here's a quick little reference guide I made a while back that I still use. Maybe it can be of some use for y'all going forward :cool:
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    Homeboy76 said:
    I noticed your status is 'RC', congrats and appreciate your input.
    So, if you flash-all the latest factory image and it removes 'Magisk'. Why would you have to uninstall 'Magisk Manager' to install Magisk via twrp?
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    Magisk has a number of parts. The "core", if you will, is found in the boot image, so when you flash a stock image you remove that part and Magisk will no longer function.

    The installed modules etc are found in /data/adb/. If you run the un-installer these will be removed, which will force you to reinstall all modules.

    Magisk Manager is the user interface to all this, and can also be used to patch a boot image, which is then flashed to install Magisk (handy if no TWRP for device). You don't have to uninstall it, you could just upgrade it on its own - but with this latest update apparently some people are having some problems (see Magisk threads) so, if you're going to flash Magisk anyway, you may as well remove Manager and have it installed via the zip. Although I suspect that most of the issues they're having are caused by not unhiding the Manager - which leads to issues if you try to update it in that state.
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