[Guide] [December 6, 2023] Root Pixel 5 Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + Both Slots Bootable + More

[elong7681]

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Thank you for your help I really appreciate it!

 

[V0latyle]

Thank you for your help I really appreciate it!

Absolutely, helping each other is what makes this community work.

 

[badabing2003]

Just so I get this right,
I'm currently on Android 11 and rooted, and I want to move to Android 12 and root it.

Is there a path even with a temporary live boot? without having to wipe? is I absolutely need to wipe?

I see this
> You are still on Android 11, you want to upgrade to Android 12 and root it.
> Flash Android 12 factory image with an edited flash-all.bat file that disables verity, disables verification, and wipes the phone: Post in thread [GUIDE] Update to and Re-Root Android 12 **READ THE NOTES**' https://xdaforums.com/t/...droid-12-read-the-notes.4345627/post-85805653

Which only suggests that I need to wipe.

Can I do the following?
Remove root from my current Android
Get the OTA update for Android 12? this will assure that I keep my data
Then do the Temporary live boot a magisk patched image with `--disable-verity --disable-verification` ?

Thanks

 

[elong7681]

Just so I get this right,
I'm currently on Android 11 and rooted, and I want to move to Android 12 and root it.

Is there a path even with a temporary live boot? without having to wipe? is I absolutely need to wipe?

I see this
> You are still on Android 11, you want to upgrade to Android 12 and root it.
> Flash Android 12 factory image with an edited flash-all.bat file that disables verity, disables verification, and wipes the phone: Post in thread [GUIDE] Update to and Re-Root Android 12 **READ THE NOTES**' https://xdaforums.com/t/...droid-12-read-the-notes.4345627/post-85805653

Which only suggests that I need to wipe.

Can I do the following?
Remove root from my current Android
Get the OTA update for Android 12? this will assure that I keep my data
Then do the Temporary live boot a magisk patched image with `--disable-verity --disable-verification` ?

Thanks

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-upgrade-beta-to-android-12-keep-root-and-data-no-wipe.4350835/

 

[Homeboy76]

Just so I get this right,
I'm currently on Android 11 and rooted, and I want to move to Android 12 and root it.

Is there a path even with a temporary live boot? without having to wipe? is I absolutely need to wipe?

I see this
> You are still on Android 11, you want to upgrade to Android 12 and root it.
> Flash Android 12 factory image with an edited flash-all.bat file that disables verity, disables verification, and wipes the phone: Post in thread [GUIDE] Update to and Re-Root Android 12 **READ THE NOTES**' https://xdaforums.com/t/...droid-12-read-the-notes.4345627/post-85805653

Which only suggests that I need to wipe.

Can I do the following?
Remove root from my current Android
Get the OTA update for Android 12? this will assure that I keep my data
Then do the Temporary live boot a magisk patched image with `--disable-verity --disable-verification` ?

Thanks

Yes, you can do the "do the following"

Temporaily live boot a magisk_ patched.img: Post in thread '[GUIDE] Update to and Re-Root Android 12 **READ THE NOTES**' https://xdaforums.com/t/...droid-12-read-the-notes.4345627/post-85811561

 

[badabing2003]

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-upgrade-beta-to-android-12-keep-root-and-data-no-wipe.4350835/

I'm not sure what you're trying to tell me, you just provided a link.
Are you trying to warn me not to update to 12 with OTA?
Or are you telling me how I would get to 12 rooted without wiping?

If it is the former, then Roger Roger, and thank you.
I read this part, though no explanation as to why that is bad.
> DO NOT take the OTA directly from your phone's System Upgrade settings item.

If it is the latter, then I fail to see how that would work for me.
I see this part
> This assumes you already wiped your phone once going from 11 to the 12 beta!

BB

 

[badabing2003]

Yes, you can do the "do the following"

Temporaily live boot a magisk_ patched.img: Post in thread '[GUIDE] Update to and Re-Root Android 12 **READ THE NOTES**' https://xdaforums.com/t/...droid-12-read-the-notes.4345627/post-85811561

Thanks

So It doesn't matter how I get to 12? either flashing the 12 factory image or taking the OTA? (Is there a preferred way?)
Then it is same old same old `fastboot boot patched_boot.img` except that it would be a temporary root?
By temporary, does it mean it does not survive a reboot?
If I reboot, it would just be unrooted 12 or it would not boot anymore?

Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, just trying to be safe and not do the wrong things, wiping is really not an option for me at this stage.

Thanks
BB

 

[Homeboy76]

Thanks

So It doesn't matter how I get to 12? either flashing the 12 factory image or taking the OTA? (Is there a preferred way?)
Then it is same old same old `fastboot boot patched_boot.img` except that it would be a temporary root?
By temporary, does it mean it does not survive a reboot?
If I reboot, it would just be unrooted 12 or it would not boot anymore?

Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, just trying to be safe and not do the wrong things, wiping is really not an option for me at this stage.

Thanks
BB

...preferred way?
In my opinion this is the preferred way to get Android 12 and root:
- Flash the factory image with a modified flash-all.bat file.
* Change this line:
fastboot -w update image-bramble-sp1a.210812.015.zip
* To this:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification -w update image-bramble-sp1a.210812.015.zip

Yes it is a PITA because it wipes your phone and you will spend some time setting it up again.

It is worth every minute. Why?
- You may have apps that are not compatible with Android 12 and sooner or later they will cause problems.
- You could brick your phone using other methods.

...temporary root?
Means root does not survive a reboot.

So make time to backup all the data you want to keep: pictures, documents, etc.

Then make time to install Android 12 the preferred way.

Also, read this Guide. It list all the ways to upgrade to Android 12. Then decide how you want to upgrade.

 

[V0latyle]

...preferred way?
In my opinion this is the preferred way to get Android 12 and root:
- Flash the factory image with a modified flash-all.bat file.
* Change this line:
fastboot -w update image-bramble-sp1a.210812.015.zip
* To this:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification -w update image-bramble-sp1a.210812.015.zip

Yes it is a PITA because it wipes your phone and you will spend some time setting it up again.

It is worth every minute. Why?
- You may have apps that are not compatible with Android 12 and sooner or later they will cause problems.
- You could brick your phone using other methods.

...temporary root?
Means root does not survive a reboot.

So make time to backup all the data you want to keep: pictures, documents, etc.

Then make time to install Android 12 the preferred way.

Also, read this Guide. It list all the ways to upgrade to Android 12. Then decide how you want to upgrade.

I would agree that a data wipe is generally advisable when upgrading to a completely new OS version.

However, for inexperienced users, I would point them to the Android Flash Tool as it is pretty much foolproof. Bricking our phones rarely happens by accident; you have to be pretty deliberately careless, and the only case in which you'd be unable to recover your phone yourself is if you screw up the bootloader.

Speaking of, your method using ADB and/or the batch file does not update bootloader or radio. I would highly recommend that anyone updating from A11 do so.

If you can, in the OP of your guide, please link the Magisk builds you have mentioned.

 

[Homeboy76]

I would agree that a data wipe is generally advisable when upgrading to a completely new OS version.

However, for inexperienced users, I would point them to the Android Flash Tool as it is pretty much foolproof. Bricking our phones rarely happens by accident; you have to be pretty deliberately careless, and the only case in which you'd be unable to recover your phone yourself is if you screw up the bootloader.

Speaking of, your method using ADB and/or the batch file does not update bootloader or radio. I would highly recommend that anyone updating from A11 do so.

If you can, in the OP of your guide, please link the Magisk builds you have mentioned.

I think it does flash the bootloader and radio:
- Flash the factory image with a modified flash-all.bat file.
* Change this line:
fastboot -w update image-bramble-sp1a.210812.015.zip
* To this:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification -w update image-bramble-sp1a.210812.015.zip

I pointed them to your thread so they could decide what method of upgrading they would use.
- Also, read this Also, read this Guide. It list all the ways to upgrade to Android 12. Then decide how you want to upgrade.

The Magisk apps links are in the OP, 7. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, Download files:

 

[V0latyle]

I think it does flash the bootloader and radio:
- Flash the factory image with a modified flash-all.bat file.
* Change this line:
fastboot -w update image-bramble-sp1a.210812.015.zip
* To this:
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification -w update image-bramble-sp1a.210812.015.zip

I pointed them to your thread so they could decide what method of upgrading they would use.
- Also, read this Also, read this Guide. It list all the ways to upgrade to Android 12. Then decide how you want to upgrade.

The Magisk apps links are in the OP, 7. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, Download files:

Oh yep, you're correct, I was thinking of it as just applying the system image, but the batch file does update bootloader and radio. My mistake.

As for the files, it can be helpful to some people to link them at the beginning of the post where listed so that users can grab everything they need at once. Just my $0.02.

Also, since Magisk 23010 uses Zygisk and DenyList, the process is a bit different; it does not require Riru or the Universal SafetyNet Fix:

So Magisk Canary was released yesterday:

Magisk 23010

Someone who is temp rooting want to patch their boot image with this and see what happens?

Also, Magisk Hide is no longer, so here's what you have to do to pass Safetynet (the check is no longer in Magisk so you'll have to use an external app)

In Magisk:
Remove Universal Safetynet Fix and Riru, if you have them installed, Reboot.
Launch Magisk again
Settings > Magisk:
Enable Zygisk
Enable Enforce Denylist
Enable for Google Play Services components: (I just enabled for all subcomponents)
com.google.android.gms
com.google.android.gms.unstable

That should be enough to pass Safetynet. Don't forget to hide other apps such as banking, GPay, DRM (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, etc)

 

[Homeboy76]

Oh yep, you're correct, I was thinking of it as just applying the system image, but the batch file does update bootloader and radio. My mistake.

As for the files, it can be helpful to some people to link them at the beginning of the post where listed so that users can grab everything they need at once. Just my $0.02.

Also, since Magisk 23010 uses Zygisk and DenyList, the process is a bit different; it does not require Riru or the Universal SafetyNet Fix:

Thanks for the information.

 

[V0latyle]

An excellent point that was brought up from a Pixel 6 user:

Data wipe is required for permanent root after upgrading to Android 12. That much we know.

But what about a device that had an original clean install of Android 12?

Who here wiped when upgrading to Android 12, and did not reflash vbmeta until AFTER you set up your device?

Basically, we need to determine if it matters when you flash vbmeta. Here's what needs to be tested:
- Factory flash Android 12 with a wipe; do NOT disable verity and verification
- Set up and use your device
- After everything is set up (download all your apps) attempt to reflash vbmeta with verity and verification disabled, as well as a patched boot image.

If this is successful, this means we shouldn't have to wipe every time we take a monthly update.

 

[nico22320]

Basically, we need to determine if it matters when you flash vbmeta. Here's what needs to be tested:
- Factory flash Android 12 with a wipe; do NOT disable verity and verification
- Set up and use your device
- After everything is set up (download all your apps) attempt to reflash vbmeta with verity and verification disabled, as well as a patched boot image.

If this is successful, this means we shouldn't have to wipe every time we take a monthly update.

Hi, i don't see your post before my update..

I update to Android 12 with wipe and disable verity and vérification.
Reboot, set up device for long Time..
Reboot in fastboot and flash patched boot and perfect Root. No issues

I don't try the New magisk, wait for New beta update.

 

[Homeboy76]

Basically, we need to determine if it matters when you flash vbmeta. Here's what needs to be tested:
- Factory flash Android 12 with a wipe; do NOT disable verity and verification
- Set up and use your device
- After everything is set up (download all your apps) attempt to reflash vbmeta with verity and verification disabled, as well as a patched boot image.

If this is successful, this means we shouldn't have to wipe every time we take a monthly update.

Just to clarify, you are saying if someone can flash the android 12 factory image to the Pixel 4a 5(G) or the Pixel 5 phones[/B] using the steps below it will confirm wiping is not necessary every time we take a monthly update.

1. Use flash-all.bat file, no modifications, to flash Android 12 factory image.
2. Setup (download all your apps) and use phone
3. Attempt to reflash vbmeta with verity and verification disabled:
   fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash --slot=all vbmeta vbmeta.img
4. Flash the magisk_patched.img:
   fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

 

[V0latyle]

Just to clarify, you are saying if someone can flash the android 12 factory image using the steps below it will confirm wiping is not necessary every time we take a monthly update.

1. Use flash-all.bat file no modifications to flash Android 12 factory image.
2. Setup (download all your apps) and use phone
3. Attempt to reflash vbmeta with verity and verification disabled:
   fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash --slot=all vbmeta vbmeta.img
4. Flash the magisk_patched.img:
   fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

More or less. I was going to try to reflash vbmeta on my Pixel 5 when I got home yesterday but the tired monster got me.

It won't establish for sure whether we will have to wipe for root with the updates, because every update will have a new vbmeta.img.

 

[Mostafa_I]

Hello , i followed the instructions but it still say my device is uncertified and also the safenet failed ...even all the Magisk steps were followed ..any idea please?

 

[V0latyle]

Hello , i followed the instructions but it still say my device is uncertified and also the safenet failed ...even all the Magisk steps were followed ..any idea please?

What version of Magisk did you use?

 

[Mostafa_I]

What version of Magisk did you use?

Hello Sorry for late reply ..it is 23.0

 

[V0latyle]

Hello Sorry for late reply ..it is 23.0

Okay. Using 23001, I was able to get SafetyNet to pass with the following:

• Use Magisk Hide on Google Play Services and Google Play store (all components)
• Install Riru
• Install Universal SafetyNet Fix 2.1.1

I also used MagiskHide on Gpay, all banking and DRM apps, and a couple others that depend on security.