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

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Guide worked great thanks. But how do we hide root from apps without enforcing the denylist? (If I enforce, Safetynet fails. If I don't enforce, apps can detect root even though I've hidden Magisk). On Pixel 5/A13.

Edit: found Shamiko from the LSposed team and it works great. Cheers!
 
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mailperson said:
Guide worked great thanks. But how do we hide root from apps without enforcing the denylist? (If I enforce, Safetynet fails. If I don't enforce, apps can detect root even though I've hidden Magisk). On Pixel 5/A13.

Edit: found Shamiko from the LSposed team and it works great. Cheers!
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Shamiko was exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the mention.
 
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I have a pixal 5 with android 13, will thus guide work with it? It has the cell carrier lock spectrum mobile. got it from my aunt and she didn't know once u paid it off they unlock it for you... still working on her to do so.. but I wanna root for GPS location for an app..
 
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I have a pixal 5 with android 13, will thus guide work with it? It has the cell carrier lock spectrum mobile. got it from my aunt and she didn't know once u paid it off they unlock it for you... still working on her to do so.. but I wanna root for GPS location for an app..
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If your carrier will unlock the bootloader , yes.

In this Safeunlocks article, they write about Carrier (Sims card) unlocking not bootloader unlocking Spectrum Mobile's phones.
 
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If your carrier will unlock the bootloader , yes.

In this Safeunlocks article, they write about Carrier (Sims card) unlocking not bootloader unlocking Spectrum Mobile's phones.
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So spectrum will half to unlock the bootloader for me to root it?. I can't unlock it using unlock bootloader in the instructions?. Just wanna be sure that I'm understanding correctly.. the website you provided is for the Sim card right?. I'm cool with it being Sim locked to spectrum that's fine I just want to root the phone so I can GPS spoof for pokemon.. I have bad knees and live out in the middle of no where only like 3 spots to spin and 1 gym in a 10 mile stretch
 
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So spectrum will half to unlock the bootloader for me to root it?. I can't unlock it using unlock bootloader in the instructions?. Just wanna be sure that I'm understanding correctly.. the website you provided is for the Sim card right?. I'm cool with it being Sim locked to spectrum that's fine I just want to root the phone so I can GPS spoof for pokemon.. I have bad knees and live out in the middle of no where only like 3 spots to spin and 1 gym in a 10 mile stretch
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Try this to determine if the bootloader is unlockable.

Go to the OP, ~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~, 1. Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader, • Unlock Bootloader and do number 3.

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


If you can enable OEM Unlock your phone has an unlockable bootloader and you can root it.
 
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I see here that the Pixel 5 can be rooted with Magisk Delta. However, that was with Android 13.

Has anyone rooted a Pixel 5 with Magisk Delta for Android 11? I want to try to do that, and before I dive in, I'd like to know whether anyone has done this successfully on an Android-11-based Pixel 5.

Thank you in advance.
 
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I see here that the Pixel 5 can be rooted with Magisk Delta. However, that was with Android 13.

Has anyone rooted a Pixel 5 with Magisk Delta for Android 11? I want to try to do that, and before I dive in, I'd like to know whether anyone has done this successfully on an Android-11-based Pixel 5.

Thank you in advance.
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Just download the magisk delta manager app and patch the boot.img Then flash it.
 
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Just download the magisk manager app and patch the boot.img Then flash it.
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Thank you. I know how to do this. My question is as follows:

Has anyone actually successfully accomplished this with a Pixel 5 under Android 11 and Magisk Delta? If possible, I'd like that confirmation before I dive in and try it myself.

Thank you again, very much.
 
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Thank you. I know how to do this. My question is as follows:

Has anyone actually successfully accomplished this with a Pixel 5 under Android 11 and Magisk Delta? I'd like that confirmation before I dive in and try it myself.

Thank you again, very much.
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I haven't, but you could do a search on this thread for Magisk Delta. Good luck.
 
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I haven't, but you could do a search on this thread for Magisk Delta. Good luck.
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Thank you. I already did extensive searches on this thread and several other threads, and I didn't find an answer.

That's why I posted this question here. Given that this is a "root-pixel-5" thread, I'm hoping that someone who has rooted their Android-11-based Pixel 5 with Magisk Delta might read my question in this thread and be able to offer that kind of confirmation.

PS: and the "Magisk Delta" thread is another one of the threads in which I already did extensive searching without finding an answer ... and so I already posted a similar question in that thread, as well, for the same reason.
 
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Thank you. I already did extensive searches on this thread and several other threads, and I didn't find an answer.

That's why I posted this question here. Given that this is a "root-pixel-5" thread, I'm hoping that someone who has rooted their Android-11-based Pixel 5 with Magisk Delta might read my question in this thread and be able to offer that kind of confirmation.

PS: and the "Magisk Delta" thread is another one of the threads in which I already did extensive searching without finding an answer ... and so I already posted a similar question in that thread, as well, for the same reason.
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Ok. Are you wanting to root android 11 with Magisk Delta as a test before you root with android 13?
 
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Ok. Are you wanting to root android 11 with Magisk Delta as a test before you root with android 13?
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I don't even want to upgrade above Android 11 at all for the time being. The higher the Android version, the more restrictions there seem to be, and it seems more difficult and complicated to hide root and hide mods.

I just want to root the standard factory Android 11 that comes with the new Pixel 5 and just use it as is.

Some time in the future, I might decide to upgrade to A12 or A13, but I don't want to do that too soon.
 
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I don't even want to upgrade above Android 11 at all for the time being. The higher the Android version, the more restrictions there seem to be, and it seems more difficult and complicated to hide root and hide mods.

I just want to root the standard factory Android 11 that comes with the new Pixel 5 and just use it as is.

Some time in the future, I might decide to upgrade to A12 or A13, but I don't want to do that too soon.
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I would use Magisk v23 for A11.
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Release Magisk v23.0 · topjohnwu/Magisk

This release is focused on fixing regressions and bugs. Note: Magisk v22 is the last major version to support Jellybean and Kitkat. Magisk v23 only supports Android 5.0 and higher. Bug Fixes [App]...
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I would use Magisk v23 for A11.
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Release Magisk v23.0 · topjohnwu/Magisk

This release is focused on fixing regressions and bugs. Note: Magisk v22 is the last major version to support Jellybean and Kitkat. Magisk v23 only supports Android 5.0 and higher. Bug Fixes [App]...
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Thank you. Have you or anyone else here successfully rooted A11 on the Pixel 5 with Magisk 23.0?

As I have explained here, I am looking for people who can confirm successful rooting of an A11 Pixel 5.

Thank you again.
 
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Thank you. Have you or anyone else here successfully rooted A11 on the Pixel 5 with Magisk 23.0?

As I have explained here, I am looking for people who can confirm successful rooting of an A11 Pixel 5.

Thank you again.
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Yes.

Basically up until A13 as I wasn't really in love and sold on A12 yet.
But I ended up really liking A13 so I've stayed on it

However up until then, I ran crDroid A11 and stayed on Magisk v23.
 
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Yes.

Basically up until A13 as I wasn't really in love and sold on A12 yet.
But I ended up really liking A13 so I've stayed on it

However up until then, I ran crDroid A11 and stayed on Magisk v23.
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Oh, thank you!

So, just a standard crDroid 11 installation plus Magisk 23.0, correct?

I've used crDroid before on a different device, and I'm familiar enough with it to be sure that this would be a lot easier and less headache-producingly complicated than trying to install any of the post-23.0 Magisk versions and their supported modules on stock A11 or above.

Furthermore, I've been currently using Magisk 23.0 on an Android-10-based OnePlus device, and I have no problems or headaches with 23.0.

So, I'm now strongly considering your suggestion!

Thank you again!
 
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Oh, thank you!

So, just a standard crDroid 11 installation plus Magisk 23.0, correct?

I've used crDroid before on a different device, and I'm familiar enough with it to be sure that this would be a lot easier and less headache-producingly complicated than trying to install any of the post-23.0 Magisk versions and their supported modules on stock A11 or above.

Furthermore, I've been currently using Magisk 23.0 on an Android-10-based OnePlus device, and I have no problems or headaches with 23.0.

So, I'm now strongly considering your suggestion!

Thank you again!
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Very welcome, my friend.

Yes standard crDroid v7 found in Pixel 5 ROM section.

I agree, this is a wonderful ROM and definitely worth running. Most Magisk modules are updated to run on Magisk v23 and above, so you shouldn't run into much of any compatibility issues.

I didn't update Magisk from v23 until I updated to A13, then I started running the latest Magisk versions.

Also here is the custom update channel to stop new updates in Magisk.
 
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    [Guide][November 6, 2023] Root Pixel 5 Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + Both Slots Bootable + More
    Android Security Bulletin—November 2023
    Pixel Update Bulletin—November 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. NEW

      • ...
    4. Update(s)

    5. My Other Guides
    6. Credits/Thanks/Recognitions

      • @topjohnwu - Magisk.
      • @badabing2003 - Creating Pixel Flasher, discovering how to make both slots bootable, and for his many helpful contributions to this thread.
      • @Lughnasadh - for testing badabing2003 make both slots bootable, and his many helpful contributions to this thread.
      • @Shoey - for discovering and testing patching the boot.img using the image...zip file extracted from the Google Factory image file and Magisk.
    ~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
    (The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions for the Pixel 5.)
    1. (NEW) PREVENT/FIX BOOT LOOPS

      • Prevent Boot Loops
        1. Before you patch the init_boot.img: Open the Magisk app and disable all Magisk modules.
          • If you hid the Magisk app, the default name for a hidden Magisk app is settings.
          • If you changed the hidden name to something else and have forgotten it. Use TB checker to find the name of the hidden Magisk Manager:
            1. Open the TB Checker app
            2. Tap Run Xposed check
            3. Scroll down to Magisk Random Package Name: to see Magisk's hidden name.
        2. Check for more than one installation of Magisk app: Use TB Checker
      • Fix Boot Loops
        1. Flash the 'stock' init_boot.img to both slots to remove root: fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img --slot all
        2. Boot Safe Mode while booting to remove Magisk Modules:
          • When booting, press and hold your phone's volume down button. Keep holding it until the animation ends and your phone starts in safe mode.
          • Then reboot and magisk modules should be disabled. (Thanks @Lughnasadh)
        3. Use adb shell command, to remove Magisk Modules
          • Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
          • Press the Power and Volume Down to boot fastboot mode.
          • Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe and fastboot.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules. When it finishes type fastboot Reboot
    2. 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.
    3. Manually Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data

      • Before you start:

        1. If you haven't updated your phones Factory image in a while. It is not necessary to flash all the missed images in succession. Flash the latest Factory image.
        2. If your phone was previously rooted, open Magisk manager and disable all Magisk modules. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings.
        3. Always verify you have the latest working version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer.
        4. If you get an errorwhile 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' init_boot.img to both slots to remove root: fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img --slot all
          • Boot Safe Mode while booting to remove Magisk Modules
            1. When booting, press and hold your phone's volume down button. Keep holding it until the animation ends and your phone starts in safe mode.
            2. Then reboot and magisk modules should be disabled. (Thanks Lughnasadh)
          • Boot fastboot mode Mode By turning phone off to remove Magisk Modules
            1. Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
            2. Press the Power and Volume Down to boot fastboot mode.
            3. Open a Command Prompt in the 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
        6. Backup your data
        7. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 5 - redfin to your Computer.
        8. Extract files from the Factory Image

          • Extract the Factory Image file (redfin-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
          • Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the bootloader...img; flash-all.bat; image...zip; and radio...img files are in this folder. Extract the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file to a folder. Open the folder you extracted the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file to, the boot.img is in this folder. file should be in this folder.
        9. Copy/Move the bootloader...img; image...zip; and radio...img and boot.img files to your computer's Platform-tools folder, the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
      • Flash Factory Image Keep Data

        1. Updating/Upgrading Android 14
          Note: If you are Upgrading your Android Version, It is a good idea to flash the bootloader to both slots (A & B).
          ~ E D I T - flash-all.bat file ~

          @Echo off
          PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
          fastboot set_active other
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          fastboot flash bootloader --slot all bootloader-redfin-aaaaaa-9.9-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot flash radio radio-redfin-a9999a-999999-999999-a-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot update image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip

          echo Press any key to exit...
          pause >nul
          exit
          ~ END EDIT - flash-all.bat file ~
        2. After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file, copy/Move it to your computer's platform-tools folder.
        3. Boot fastboot mode (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
        4. Connect your phone to the computer.
        5. Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        6. The phone will reboot when flashing is completed.
        7. Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 6. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
      • Flash Factory Image Wipe Data

        1. This will wipe your phone's Data/Internal Storage.
        2. Do not edit the flash-all.bat file,
        3. Boot fastboot mode (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
        4. Connect your phone to the computer.
        5. Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        6. The phone will reboot when flashing is completed.
        7. Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 7. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
      • Some kernels require Disabling verity and verification

        1. If you need to disable Verity and Verification. Edit the flash-all.bat file, to disable Verity and Verification.
          ~ Edit - flash-all.bat file ~

          @Echo off
          PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
          fastboot --set-active=other
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-redfin-aaaaaa-9.9-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot flash radio radio-redfin-a99999-999999-999999-a-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.a9.zip
          echo Press any key to exit...
          pause >nul
          exit
          ~ ~ ~ END EDIT ~ ~ ~
        2. Notes:
          • The first time you Disable Verity and Verification it will wipe your Data/Internal Storage.
          • When doing subsequent updates and disabling Verity and Verification, the -w flag can be removed to Keep Data.
          • 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.
        3. Copy/Move the edited flash-all.bat file to the platform-tools folder on your computer.
        4. Boot fastboot mode (Power off the phone => Press the Power and Down buttons until you see Start)
        5. Connect your phone to the computer.
        6. Open a Command Prompt on your computer in the Platform-tools folder and type: flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
        7. The phone will reboot when flashing is complete.
        8. Go-to Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 6. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.
      • Setup phone

        1. Enable Developer Mode
          • Open Setup => About phone => Tap Build number 7 times or until you see you are a 'Devloper'.
        2. Enable Developer Opitions
          • Open Setup => System => Developer options => Enable Developer options
    4. Manually Install/update the OTA image keep data and root/re-root your phone

      • Before you start:

        1. If you haven't updated your phones OTA image in a while. It is not necessary to flash all the missed OTA images in succession. Flash the latest OTA image.
        2. If your phone was previously rooted, open Magisk manager and disable all Magisk modules. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings.
        3. Always verify you have the latest working version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer.
        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 to remove root: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
          • Boot Safe Mode while booting to remove Magisk Modules
            1. When booting, press and hold your phone's volume down button. Keep holding it until the animation ends and your phone starts in safe mode.
            2. Then reboot and magisk modules should be disabled. (Thanks Lughnasadh)
          • Boot fastboot mode by turning phone off to remove Magisk Modules
            1. Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
            2. Press the Power and Volume Down to boot fastboot mode.
            3. Open a Command Prompt in the 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
        6. Backup your data
        7. Download files to your phone
        8. Extract the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image.

          • Extract the Factory Image file (redfin-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
          • Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file should be in this folder.
        9. Copy/Move the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file and the redfin-ota-aa9a.999999.999-aaaa9999.zip to your computer's Platform-tools folder, the folder that has adb.exe in it.
      • Patch the boot.img

        1. Open Magisk (next to Magisk)
        2. Tap Install
        3. Tap Select and patch a file
        4. Navigate to the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file
        5. Tap it then tap the check mark (✓)
        6. Tap Lets go
        7. When you see done the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and stored in the download folder.
        8. Tap the disc icon (upper right corner) to save the log file.
        9. Reboot
        10. Copy/Move the magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder, the folder that has fastboot.exe in it:
          1. Copy it to a USB drive and transfer it to your computer.
          2. Move it to your computer using adb push
      • Sideload the Google OTA image file and Root it

        1. With the device powered on, booted, USB debugging enabled, and the phone connected to the computer. Type adb reboot sideload
        2. Type:
          adb sideload redfin-ota-aa9a.999999.999-aaaa9999.zip at the command prompt and press Enter.
        3. When side loading the OTA image finishes, you should see this:
          • On your computer,
            C:\platform-tools (location of folder with adb and OTA image in it)>adb sideload redfin-ota-up1a.999999.999-9a99a999.
            Total xfer: 2.00x
            C:\platform-tools>
          • On your phone, ...status 0
        4. Type adb reboot bootloader at the command prompt and press Enter.
      • Root this slot - Flash the Magisk_patched....img

        1. Type: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-99999_aA99a.img at the command prompt and press Enter.
        2. When it finishes flashing, type fastboot reboot at the command prompt and press Enter.
        3. Disconnect the phone from the computer.
        4. Note: This slot is bootable and rooted.
    5. Make Both Slots Bootable: Manually, Flash the OTA Image to Both Slots - One bootable and rooted, the other slot bootable without root.

      • Before you start

        1. On the Phone
          • Backup your data
          • Enable Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer.
          • Enable USB Debugging: Tap Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
          • Make sure that there is no pending OTA update, by going to Settings > About phone > System updates, which should say Your system is up to date.
          • Download files
            1. The latest Factory Image: Pixel 5 - redfin
            2. The latest OTA Image: Pixel 5 - redfin
            3. Verify the checksum of the Factory and OTA images. The last portion of the filename is the first 8 digits of its SHA-256 checksum; the full SHA-256 checksum is shown next to the download link.
          • Extract the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image.

            1. Extract the Factory Image file (redfin-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
            2. Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file should be in this folder.
          • Copy/Move the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file and the redfin-ota-aa9a.999999.999-aaaa9999.zip to your computer's Platform-tools folder, the folder that has adb.exe in it.
          • Patch the boot.img:

            1. Note: Before patching the boot.img disable all Magisk modules.
            2. Open the Magisk (Alpha/Beta/Canary/Delta/Stable) App and set the Update Channel to the version of Magisk app you installed.
            3. Open Magisk (next to Magisk)
            4. Tap Install
            5. Tap Select and patch a file
            6. Navigate to the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file
            7. Tap it then tap the check mark (✓)
            8. Tap Lets go
            9. When you see done, the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and is stored in the download folder.
            10. Tap the disc icon (upper right corner) to save the log.
            11. Tap Reboot
          • Copy/Move the magisk_patched....img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
          • Connect the phone to the computer.
        2. On your Computer
          • Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder.
      • (Optional): Verify your computer sees your device.

        1. With the device powered on, booted, USB debugging enabled, and the phone connected to the computer.
          Note: If you see the Allow USB Debugging prompt, on your phone, Tap Allow.
        2. Type adb devices at the command prompt and press Enter. You should see your device's serial number.
      • Sideload the Google OTA image file

        1. With the device powered on, booted, USB debugging enabled, and the phone connected to the computer.
          Note: If you see the Allow USB Debugging prompt, on your phone, Tap Allow.
        2. Type adb reboot sideload at the command prompt and press Enter.
        3. Type: adb sideload redfin-ota-aa9a.999999.999-aaaa9999.zip at the command prompt and press Enter.
        4. When side loading the OTA image finishes, you should see this:
          • On your computer,
            C:\platform-tools (location of folder with adb and OTA image in it)>adb sideload redfin-ota-up1a.999999.999-9a99a999.
            Total xfer: 2.00x
            C:\platform-tools>
          • On your phone, ...status 0
        5. Type adb reboot at the command prompt and press Enter.
        6. Note: This slot is bootable and not rooted
      • Sideload the Google OTA image file to the other slot and Root it.

        1. Type adb reboot sideload at the command prompt and press Enter
        2. Type:
          adb sideload redfin-ota-aa9a.999999.999-aaaa9999.zip at the command prompt and press Enter.
        3. When sideloading finishes, type adb reboot bootloader at the command prompt and press Enter.

          Root this slot - Flash the Magisk_patched....img
        1. Type: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-99999_aA99a.img at the command prompt and press Enter.
        2. When it finishes flashing, type fastboot reboot at the command prompt and press Enter.
        3. Disconnect the phone from the computer.
        4. Note: This slot is bootable and rooted.
        5. Done! :)
    6. Extract files from the Factory Image

      1. Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
      2. Extract the Factory Image file (cheetah-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder. The, stock, flash-all.bat file should be in this folder.
      3. Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to and extract the Image file (image-cheetah-aa9a.999999.999.zip) into the folder. The flash-all bat and, the stock boot.img file should be in this folder.
    7. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

      • Android 14

        • Upgrade to Android 14: OP, Part II - INSTRUCTIONS, 2. Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, Keep data
      • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

        1. Important Notes
          • If your phone was previously rooted, DO NOT repeat DO NOT installanother Magisk Manager app. Do this before you patch the boot.img:
            1. Open the Magisk Manager app and disable all Magisk modules.
            2. If you hid the Magisk manager app the default name for the hidden Magisk app is settings. If you gave it a different name and you've forgotten the name. Use TB checker to find the name of the hidden Magisk Manager:
              • Open the TB Checker app
              • Tap Run Xposed check
              • Scroll down to Magisk Random Package Name: to see Magisk's hidden name.
                You can also use TB Checker to check if you have more than one Magisk Manager app installed.
          • If your phone boot loops try one of the following options:
            • Flash the 'stock' boot.img to both slots to remove root: fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
            • Remove Magisk Modules
              1. Boot Safe Mode
                • When booting, press and hold your phone's volume down button. Keep holding it until the animation ends and your phone starts in safe mode.
                • Then reboot and magisk modules should be disabled. (Thanks Lughnasadh)
              2. Command Prompt
                • Press the Power button until the phone turns off.
                • Press the Power and Volume Down to boot fastboot mode.
                • Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder or the folder that has adb.exe in it, and type adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
                • fastboot Reboot.
          • If the Magisk Manager app has the Superuser and Module buttons grayed out: Read @badabing2003 post
        2. Extract the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image.
          • Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
          • Extract the Factory Image file (redfin-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
          • Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the Image file (image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip) file should be in this folder[/U].
        3. Install Magisk Canary - Download app-release.apk
          or
          Magisk Beta/Stable App
        4. Open Magisk Beta/Canary/Stable App
        5. The Update Channel should be set to Beta/Canary/Stable, depending on the version you Installed.
        6. Tap Install (next to Magisk)
        7. Tap, Select and Patch a File
        8. Select the image-redfin-aa9a.999999.999.zip file you extracted from the latest factory image.
        9. Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
        10. Tap Let's Go
        11. When you see done the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and stored in the download folder.
        12. Tap the disc icon (upper right) to save the log file.
        13. Reboot
        14. Copy/Move the magisk_patched_xxxxxx.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
        15. Boot fastboot mode
        16. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        17. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder.
        18. Type fastboot flash boot "magisk_patched...img" (name of patched.img file) without the quote marks at the Prompt and press enter.
        19. Type fastboot reboot at the Prompt and press enter.
      • Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet 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.
    8. 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!
    9. Install/Update Magisk Modules

    10. 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.
    11. 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.
    12. ADB Sideload

    ~ ~ ~ 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
    3. T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore

      • Waiting for Android 14 T.W.R.P.
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    Homeboy76
    SDK Platform-tools Update
    SDK Platform-tools r. 34.0.3, was released May 22, 2023.

    @badabing2003 reported a problem when using it.
    https://xdaforums.com/t/platform-to...7-pro-cheetah-safetynet.4502805/post-88571575

    @Lughnasadh, suggested a fix.
    https://xdaforums.com/t/platform-to...7-pro-cheetah-safetynet.4502805/post-88571601

    @badabing2003, confirmed the suggested fix works.
    https://xdaforums.com/t/platform-to...7-pro-cheetah-safetynet.4502805/post-88571617

    If you use Linux or Windows SDK Platform- tools r. 34.0.3. You must set the environment variable:
    Linux

    Windows

    Note: If you have any problems with SDK Platform-tools 34.0.3. You can get SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 here.
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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.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    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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