[Guide] Root Pixel 4 XL with Magisk Android 13

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My pixel 4xl it's on it's way, your guide is the reason I chose this phone for my needs, thank you for your amazing work keeping it alive all these years
 
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SDK Platform-tools Update
SDK Platform-tools r34.0.0 and r34.0.1 are not working.
Use SDK Platform-tools r33.03.
 

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SDK Platform-tools
SDK Platform-tools r34.0.1 has been released.
There is a link in the OP, ~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~, 2. Prerequisites, • A Computer with the latest SDK...
 
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Just a quick beginner question.
To root my device with magisk, I just have to unlock bootloader, patch boot.img using magisk, then flash the new patched image using platform tools and fastboot commands provided in your steps, right? I'm not missing any extra steps in between?
 
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Broken.exe said:
Just a quick beginner question.
To root my device with magisk, I just have to unlock bootloader, patch boot.img using magisk, then flash the new patched image using platform tools and fastboot commands provided in your steps, right? I'm not missing any extra steps in between?
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Yes.

You are not missing anything if you are patching the stock boot.img that you extracted from the Febuary 2023 Factory image.

Note: If you use Magisk Canary to patch the boot.img, use version 25206 app-release.apk. There is a link to download 25206 at Post 370 (above]
 
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Magisk Canary Update
app-release_69529ac5-25211.apk
Notes:
  1. Tap app-release.apk
  2. Tap 3 dots (...) across from 10.9 MB, Tap Download
  3. ...[General] Bump minimum supported Android version to Android 6.0
  4. Google Android 14 Codename is 'Android U' or 'Upside Down Cake'
    1. ...[MagiskPolicy] Update rules to support Android U...
    2. ...This fixes boot image patching issues on Android U preview...
 
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:oops: Not another broken Magisk Canary
Notes:
  1. Magisk Canary 25207, 25208, 25209 (some devices), 25210 and 25211 are broken.
  2. Magisk 25211: Some, are reporting Systemless host is still not working in this thread:
    Magisk General Support / Discussion - starting at Post #55137
  3. 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
<<Edit>> Fix for Module loading, System less Host is still broken.

Waiting for Magisk 26001.
 
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    Introduction
    This Guide is for Pixel 4 XL owners that want to install a custom ROM and Root 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. Prerequisites

      1. A Pixel 4 XL phone with an unlocked bootloader.
      2. A Computer with a working version of Platform-tools installed:
        Platform-tools 33.0.3
        Platform-tools 34.0.4 - Is Ok for sideloading OTA images.
      3. Important Notes:
        a. Before installing SDK Platform-tools, check for older versions of fastboot on your computer: Open a Command prompt and type fastboot --version at the prompt. If a adb/fastboot is found delete the folder containing them. Also, check the path environment for paths to them and remove it.​

        b. Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.​

    3. NEW

    4. Update(s)

      1. Magisk Beta - Magisk v26.4.apk 4 Sep
      2. Magisk Canary - app-release (d7750b72) (26403).apk 13 Dec
      3. Magisk Stable - Magisk v26.4.apk 4 Sep
      4. SafetyNet - osm0sis Play Integrity Fork
      5. Platform-tools - 34.0.4 Jul 2023
      6. Custom ROMS and Kernels
    5. My Other Guides
    6. Credits/Thanks/Recognitions

      • bradical711 - Instructions to Pass Safety Net
    ~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
    (The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions for Pixel 4 XL.)
    1. 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.
    2. 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 (#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 7 times or 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.
          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. Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
        3. Log in
        4. Set up phone
      • Lock Bootloader

        1. Return the phone to Stock before locking the bootloader, failure to do so could brick your phone
        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 or until you see 'you are a developer'.
        8. Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
    4. ADB Sideload

    5. Pass Safety Net with Magisk module - Play Integrity Fork

      1. Download File(s)
      2. Install osm0sis PlayIntegrityFork
        • Open Magisk
        • Tap Modules icon
        • Tap Install from storage
        • Navigate to the osm0sis PlayIntegrityFork file you downloaded.
        • Tap the osm0sis PlayIntegrityFork file.
        • When you see the confirmation screen, tap Ok.
        • After it installs tap the Disc 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.
        • (Optional) Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
      4. Get Device Certified
        • Flash the osm0sis PlayIntegrityFork module in Magisk
        • Turn Airplane mode on
        • Open Settings
        • Tap Apps & notifications
        • Tap see all...
        • Tap three dot menu
        • Tap Show system
        • Scroll to Google Wallet/Play Store/Play Services
        • Clear Google Wallet cache (if you have it)
        • Clear Google Play Store cache and data
        • Clear Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms) cache and data (Optionally skip clearing data and wait some time, ~24h, for it to resolve on its own)
        • Turn Airplane mode Off
        • Reboot
      5. Check Device Certification
        • Note: If after completeting Get Device Certified your device is not certifed or your device is certified but certain apps (Google Pay, NetFliks, etc.) are not working. Do this to verify you are passing Play Integrity.
          1. Open Google Play Store app
          2. Tap your profile icon (top right corner)
          3. Tap Settings.
          4. Open the About menu
          5. Tap the row labeled Play Store version seven times to unlock developer mode.
          6. Tap the back arrow (upper left corner)
          7. Tap your profile icon (top right corner)
          8. Tap Settings.
          9. Open the General menu
          10. Tap Developer options
          11. Tap Check integrity
          12. If you see Basic Integrity and Device Integrity, you're passing Play integrity.
    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

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

      • Need help with a Custom ROM?

        1. If you are trying to install a Custom ROM, read and follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM thread.
        2. If you have questions, search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install for answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s)[/B]: 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.
        3. Try installing it with 📳🔥 PixelFlasher, a GUI tool for flashing / updating / rooting / managing Pixel phones..
        4. 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 Kernel, Magisk, etc. you want to install for installation instructions, and answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s) about the Custom Kernel, Magisk, etc. 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 Kernel, Magisk, etc.) thread.
      • ROMs
    2. Themes, Apps, and Mods
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    Homeboy76
    Having problems passing SafetyNet when using Google Pay/Wallet? Try these Play Integrity Fixes:
    1. Riru - Play Integrity Fix
    2. Zygisk - @Displax's safetynet-fix-v2.3.1-MOD.zip
    Use this app to check the status of Play Integrity on your phone: Play Integrity API Checker
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    @Homeboy76 Just wanted to give you a heads up. With the latest Magisk Beta (21.2) that came out yesterday, the patched output file is no longer named "magisk_patched.img". He added a suffix to the name so each time you patch the stock boot image a different output name will result. Thought you might want to modify #7 to address this change (y)
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    For those on latest Canary 23014 (Zygisk with GPay added to deny list),to pass safetynet and enable contactless payments

    1) Clear data for both GPay and Google Play Services. Unfortunately this also meant adding cards back in GPay app (basically reverify already added cards in your GPay profile)

    2) Apply SafetyNet fix 2.2.0 (latest).

    On the bright side no longer need Riru, Riru core, LSPosed etc. etc. Just SNF 2.2.0 + Systemless hosts like old times.
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    pa.pn2 said:
    Is rooting Android 12 with stable magisk actually possible? or do i need the beta or canary version?
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    Yes, it's fine. I've been using Stable version 23.0 since the first beta was released and am currently using it on yesterdays official release of Android 12 stable. Everything is fine for me.

    People on other Pixels, specifically the Pixel 5 (and maybe others) have reported that they have to disable dm-verity (and maybe another thing or two) before rooting or it will just land you in the bootloader when trying to boot. However, on my Pixel 4 XL I did not have to do anything. Just patched the boot image as usual and everything is fine for me.

    Of course, your mileage may vary.
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