[Guide] Root Pixel 5 with Magisk + Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + More

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[Guide] Root Pixel 5 with Magisk + Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + More
Android Security Bulletin—March 2023
Pixel Update Bulletin—March 2023​

Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 5 owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.

~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
  1. Disclaimer

    • I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
    • If you choose to use a Custom Kernels, Custom ROM, etc. You should read the Installation Instructions in their thread before using this guide or attempting to install them. Additionally, 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 them.
      .
  2. Prerequisites

  3. Update(s)

    1. Factory/OTA Images - 13 Mar
    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 - 370_11-0... 04Oct - Waiting for T.R.W.P. for Android 13
    9. SafetyNet - kdrag0n safetynet-fix-v2.4.0.zip 09Jan
      This version only supports Zygisk (Magisk 24 and newer).
    10. SDK Platform-tools - r33.0.3 Aug 2022
    11. Custom Kernels
  4. NEW

    • "...make a 100% clean install of ANY Magisk version or fork without PC or TWRP."
      forum.xda-developers.com

      Magisk General Support / Discussion

      This is the place for general support and discussion regarding "Public Releases", which includes both stable and beta releases. All information, including troubleshoot guides and notes, are in the Announcement Thread
      forum.xda-developers.com forum.xda-developers.com
    • Android 14 Beta are up.
      Builds are only available for the following Pixel devices:

      1. Google Pixel 4a5(G)
      2. Google Pixel 5 and 5a
      3. Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
      4. Google Pixel 6a
      5. Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
    • Android 13 QPR3 beta images are up.
      Release notes - for QPR3 beta
      1. Factory Images
        Builds are only available for the following Pixel devices:

        • Google Pixel 4a and 4a (5G)
        • Google Pixel 5 and 5a
        • Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
        • Google Pixel 6a
        • Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
          * * * 64-bit-only system images * * *
        • Google Pixel 4a (5G)
        • Google Pixel 5
        • Google Pixel 6
        • Google Pixel 6 Pro
      2. OTA Images
        Builds are only available for the following Pixel devices:

        • Google Pixel 4a and 4a (5G)
        • Google Pixel 5 and 5a
        • Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
        • Google Pixel 6a
        • Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
  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. 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. 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 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 5 - redfin.
      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 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
            then type
          4. fastboot Reboot
        • If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the factory image. Try PixelFlasher by badabing2003.
          Please post Comments/Discussions/Questions about PixelFlasher on that thread.
      6. Backup your data
      7. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 5 - redfin to your Computer.
      8. 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

      • Upgrading Android 13
        * E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
        Flash to current/Active Slot.
        * * * S T A R T - E D I T * * *
        @Echo off

        PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
        fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-redfin-a9-9.9-9999999.img
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
        fastboot flash radio radio-redfin-a9999-99999-999999-b-9999999.img
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
        fastboot update image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip
        Note:The -w is removed to Keep Data.
        echo Press any key to exit...
        pause >nul
        exit
        * * * * E N D - E D I T * * * *
        Note: It is a good idea to flash the Google factory image to both slots (A & B) when Upgrading to new Android Version.
        See Flash Other Slot bat file... below, to flash to the other/inactive slot.
        * * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
      • Updating Android 13
        Flash to Other/Inactive Slot.
        Note: See Flash Other Slot bat file... below.
        * * * * * E N D * * * * *
      • Flash Other Slot bat file - Save as flash-other.bat
        Note: To run this file type flash-other at the Command Prompt.
        ECHO OFF
        PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
        echo This is the slot you are currently on.
        fastboot getvar current-slot
        echo Press any key to continue...
        pause >nul
        fastboot --set-active=other
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
        echo This is the slot you switched to.
        fastboot getvar current-slot
        echo Press any key to continue...
        pause >nul
        flash-all
        exit
        * * E N D - Creating File * *
      • After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
        1. bootloader-redfin-....img
        2. flash-all.bat
        3. image-redfin-....zip
        4. radio-redfin-....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 completed.
      • 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 Data/Internal Storage.
      • Do not edit the flash-all.bat file.
      • If you need to disable Verity and Verification: See Disabling Verity and Verification below.
        Disabling Verity and Verification
        * E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
        @Echo off
        PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
        fastboot --set-active=other
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-redfin-a9-9.9-9999999.img
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
        fastboot flash radio radio-redfin-a9999-99999-999999-b-9999999.img
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
        fastboot -w update --disable-verity --disable-verification image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip
        echo Press any key to exit...
        pause >nul
        exit
        Notes:
        1. The first time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your Data/Internal Storage.
        2. When doing Subsequent updates and disabling Verity and Verification, the -w flag can be removed to Keep Data.
        3. Once you start Disabling Verity and Verification you should continue doing it. If you skip disabling one time. The next time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your phone.
        4. Some kernels require Disabling verity and verification
        5. To flash both slots (A & B partitions) see Flash Other Slot bat file... above.
        * * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
      • Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
        1. bootloader-redfin-....img
        2. flash-all.bat
        3. image-redfin-....zip
        4. radio-redfin-....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 'Devloper'.
        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

    • This set of instructions was written by @topjohnwu: Install Magisk to Inactive Slot , use Magisk Canary, Beta or Stable.
    • NOTE: After you Open Magisk and Restore Images. If you had a Custom Kernel installed, Please check the OP of the Custom Kernel thread you install for the instruction to remove the Custom Kernel and return your phone to Stock. Additionally, if you installed Mods Please check the OP of the Mod thread you installed for instruction to remove the Mod and return your phone to Stock before you download the OTA.
    • 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
      • fastboot Reboot
  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 (bramble-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-bramble-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 13

      • Upgrade to Android 13: 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/Stable 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, It 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
      1. Google Pixel 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
      2. Other Custom ROMs
  2. Themes, Apps, and Mods
  3. T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore

    • Waiting for Android 13 T.W.R.P.
 

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kbaltodano

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Hey, thanks for this super-detailed guide!

I just did this to my P5, however the guide was not clear on how to get Safetynet working.
After Magisk was installed and I confirmed that the device was rooted, I went to this other thread and followed the instructions for Safetynet at the very end of the first post. The downside seems to be that the device is identified as a Pixel 3A, but it got the Safetynet test to pass. I assume that this will be fixed someday.
 
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dyingearth

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kbaltodano said:
Hey, thanks for this super-detailed guide!

I just did this to my P5, however the guide was not clear on how to get Safetynet working.
After Magisk was installed and I confirmed that the device was rooted, I went to this other thread and followed the instructions for Safetynet at the very end of the first post. The downside seems to be that the device is identified as a Pixel 3A, but it got the Safetynet test to pass. I assume that this will be fixed someday.
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I don't think so. Even this method is kinda kludged. Pixel 3a is the latest version not subject to the hardware check that prevented Safetynet check.
 
PRL77

PRL77

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Jackie Coyote said:
No OTA Update will not disable. Root
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Incorrect, Jackie. See Homeboy76's reply. I actually did a reset to factory defaults before posting this and it removed root. An OTA would do the same.

---------- Post added at 08:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 PM ----------
Homeboy76 said:
Yes, you will lose root if you take te OTA. The only way to keep root with OTA is do #7. D..
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Thanks for confirming my thoughts. And thanks for this guide, it is damn brilliant.
 
Pollie81

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I'm not an expert but as far as i know that's not correct.

If you do a factory reset your boot image will not be overwritten so technically root is still there.
But the magisk app will be deleted because of the factory reset, the patched boot image should still be in place.
OTA overwrites those files so then it will be fully unrooted.
 
Jackie Coyote

Jackie Coyote

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Pollie81 said:
I'm not an expert but as far as i know that's not correct.

If you do a factory reset your boot image will not be overwritten so technically root is still there.
But the magisk app will be deleted because of the factory reset, the patched boot image should still be in place.
OTA overwrites those files so then it will be fully unrooted.
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I don't take OTAs . I flash factory images on Mondays. But I thought you can't even take OTAs without restoring the boot image first. Either through fastboot or Magisk itself?? Or I think you can flash the full OTA from Google's website. I'm pretty sure that will replace the boot image with stock.
 
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vette8t7

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My 3XL died, so I ordered a 5 unlocked from Amazon. In trying to unlock the bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock', I receive FAILED (remote: 'flashing unlock is not allowed'). How can I tell if I have an unlocked phone or is there something else I am missing?
 
Jackie Coyote

Jackie Coyote

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vette8t7 said:
My 3XL died, so I ordered a 5 unlocked from Amazon. In trying to unlock the bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock', I receive FAILED (remote: 'flashing unlock is not allowed'). How can I tell if I have an unlocked phone or is there something else I am missing?
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Did you toggle the unlock in developer settings? If you can't and it's greyed out, your out of luck. Are you on the bootloader screen when your fastbooting? You have updated platform tools?
 
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vette8t7

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vette8t7 said:
My 3XL died, so I ordered a 5 unlocked from Amazon. In trying to unlock the bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock', I receive FAILED (remote: 'flashing unlock is not allowed'). How can I tell if I have an unlocked phone or is there something else I am missing?
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My bad, I enabled OEM Debugging, but not the Enable OEM Unlock. Bootloader is unlocked!
 
PRL77

PRL77

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Jackie Coyote said:
I don't take OTAs . I flash factory images on Mondays. But I thought you can't even take OTAs without restoring the boot image first. Either through fastboot or Magisk itself?? Or I think you can flash the full OTA from Google's website. I'm pretty sure that will replace the boot image with stock.
Click to expand...
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The guide goes over this in Step 7D how it is possible on devices with A/B partitions but not those without them.

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Pollie81 said:
I'm not an expert but as far as i know that's not correct.

If you do a factory reset your boot image will not be overwritten so technically root is still there.
But the magisk app will be deleted because of the factory reset, the patched boot image should still be in place.
OTA overwrites those files so then it will be fully unrooted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So you're saying that after I lost root on factory reset, all I needed to do was reinstall Magisk?
 
Jackie Coyote

Jackie Coyote

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PRL77 said:
The guide goes over this in Step 7D how it is possible on devices with A/B partitions but not those without them.

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Unless I'm reading it incorrectly, that is no longer an option. Taking the OTA and installing Magisk to the inactive slot has been removed.
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Jackie Coyote said:
PRL77 said:
The guide goes over this in Step 7D how it is possible on devices with A/B partitions but not those without them.

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Unless I'm reading it incorrectly, that is no longer an option. Taking the OTA and installing Magisk to the inactive slot has been removed.
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I'm reading that some devices can be done that way while others cannot. This guide is linked in #7D: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ota.html
I personally won't be doing it, I'll just re-root from scratch, but it does seem like an option.
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PRL77 said:
Jackie Coyote said:
I'm reading that some devices can be done that way while others cannot. This guide is linked in #7D: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ota.html
I personally won't be doing it, I'll just re-root from scratch, but it does seem like an option.
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Yeah, I don't take OTAs. Just was wondering for clarification purposes. Install to inactive slot is not an option on my latest magisk canary build.

https://twitter.com/topjohnwu/status/1303574238796808192?s=19
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Pollie81 said:
I'm not an expert but as far as i know that's not correct.

If you do a factory reset your boot image will not be overwritten so technically root is still there.
But the magisk app will be deleted because of the factory reset, the patched boot image should still be in place.
OTA overwrites those files so then it will be fully unrooted.
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<Edit> :oops: You're right!
 
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Homeboy76 said:
Are you sure the boot.img is not overwritten?
Why?
If the boot.img was not overwritten Magisk and Magisk Manager would still be on your phone.
The reason the boot.img is still there is it is stored on your computer i.e. C:/Platform-tools folder

A Factory reset wipes the phone's data & it's Internal Storage.
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magisk manager is an app, the root itself is something that is changed in the boot image.
by a factory reset the system and boot image/partitions are not touched, only the data partition and internal storage if you choose so.
that clears everything exept the boot image, that's why if people would realy want to go back to stock they have to flash a stock/factory image.
because if you do that or OTA the boot image will be overwritten by the stock one.
 
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    Android Security Bulletin—March 2023
    Pixel Update Bulletin—March 2023    ​

    Introduction
    This Guide is for Pixel 5 owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.

    ~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
    1. Disclaimer

      • I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
      • If you choose to use a Custom Kernels, Custom ROM, etc. You should read the Installation Instructions in their thread before using this guide or attempting to install them. Additionally, 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 them.
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      • Android 13 QPR3 beta images are up.
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        2. OTA Images
          Builds are only available for the following Pixel devices:

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          • Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
          • Google Pixel 6a
          • Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
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    ~ ~ ~ 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. 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. 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 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 5 - redfin.
        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 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
              then type
            4. fastboot Reboot
          • If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the factory image. Try PixelFlasher by badabing2003.
            Please post Comments/Discussions/Questions about PixelFlasher on that thread.
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        7. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 5 - redfin to your Computer.
        8. 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

        • Upgrading Android 13
          * E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
          Flash to current/Active Slot.
          * * * S T A R T - E D I T * * *
          @Echo off

          PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
          fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-redfin-a9-9.9-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot flash radio radio-redfin-a9999-99999-999999-b-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot update image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip
          Note:The -w is removed to Keep Data.
          echo Press any key to exit...
          pause >nul
          exit
          * * * * E N D - E D I T * * * *
          Note: It is a good idea to flash the Google factory image to both slots (A & B) when Upgrading to new Android Version.
          See Flash Other Slot bat file... below, to flash to the other/inactive slot.
          * * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
        • Updating Android 13
          Flash to Other/Inactive Slot.
          Note: See Flash Other Slot bat file... below.
          * * * * * E N D * * * * *
        • Flash Other Slot bat file - Save as flash-other.bat
          Note: To run this file type flash-other at the Command Prompt.
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          PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
          echo This is the slot you are currently on.
          fastboot getvar current-slot
          echo Press any key to continue...
          pause >nul
          fastboot --set-active=other
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          echo This is the slot you switched to.
          fastboot getvar current-slot
          echo Press any key to continue...
          pause >nul
          flash-all
          exit
          * * E N D - Creating File * *
        • After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
          1. bootloader-redfin-....img
          2. flash-all.bat
          3. image-redfin-....zip
          4. radio-redfin-....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 completed.
        • 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 Data/Internal Storage.
        • Do not edit the flash-all.bat file.
        • If you need to disable Verity and Verification: See Disabling Verity and Verification below.
          Disabling Verity and Verification
          * E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
          @Echo off
          PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
          fastboot --set-active=other
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-redfin-a9-9.9-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot flash radio radio-redfin-a9999-99999-999999-b-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
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          echo Press any key to exit...
          pause >nul
          exit
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          1. The first time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your Data/Internal Storage.
          2. When doing Subsequent updates and disabling Verity and Verification, the -w flag can be removed to Keep Data.
          3. Once you start Disabling Verity and Verification you should continue doing it. If you skip disabling one time. The next time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your phone.
          4. Some kernels require Disabling verity and verification
          5. To flash both slots (A & B partitions) see Flash Other Slot bat file... above.
          * * * * E N D - Edit * * * *
        • Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
          1. bootloader-redfin-....img
          2. flash-all.bat
          3. image-redfin-....zip
          4. radio-redfin-....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 'Devloper'.
          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

      • This set of instructions was written by @topjohnwu: Install Magisk to Inactive Slot , use Magisk Canary, Beta or Stable.
      • NOTE: After you Open Magisk and Restore Images. If you had a Custom Kernel installed, Please check the OP of the Custom Kernel thread you install for the instruction to remove the Custom Kernel and return your phone to Stock. Additionally, if you installed Mods Please check the OP of the Mod thread you installed for instruction to remove the Mod and return your phone to Stock before you download the OTA.
      • 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
        • fastboot Reboot
    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 (bramble-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-bramble-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 13

        • Upgrade to Android 13: 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/Stable 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.
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          • 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
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          • Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
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          • Tap see all...
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          • 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 ~ ~ ~
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      • 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
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    2. Themes, Apps, and Mods
    3. T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore

      • Waiting for Android 13 T.W.R.P.
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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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    Ducter
    Ducter
    prgopala said:
    is there a magisk boot img with modules disabled?. i have a boot loop and need a boot img with it disabled.
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    You should have your stock image you can push over. I do not think replacing the boot image with another patched image would disable anything. You can also use adb to remove any modules. Regardless heres my patched boot image and the command to remove modules. Power off, connect phone enter this command, hold power button to boot phone.

    adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules

    Patched December build boot image
    here
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    badabing2003
    badabing2003
    For people who are having bootloops with patched boot.img
    Please pay attention to this step in the guide
    Section 7
    Under Patching boot.img
    4- Depending on the version of Magisk Manager installed: Set the Update Channel to Beta or Canary.

    Even if you install beta / canary magisk apk, if you don't select the matching channel, you'd get a bootloop, so don't forget that important step.
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    V0latyle
    V0latyle
    elong7681 said:
    Thank you for your help I really appreciate it!
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    Absolutely, helping each other is what makes this community work.
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