PSA: Seems at the moment people aren't able to root this beta on Pixel 6s.
Apparently patching the Pixel 7 boot image and flashing it on the Pixel 6 will work for getting root as a temporary workaround.
Android 13 QPR2 Beta / 14 DP1 / 14DP2 on Pixel 6 serials requires patching Pixel 7's boot image · Issue #6441 · topjohnwu/Magisk
After switching to the beta version can't patch boot img and succesfully get root, with the stable version works. Device: Pixel 6a Android version: Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 (T2B1.221118.006) Magi...
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PSA: Once you update to Android 13 on Pixel 6, you can't go back
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Hi there, I'm going to do my 1st ever Magisk rooting of Pixel 6a that carries Android 13. Updated non-rooted from Android 12 some time back.
Does this slot A slot B flashing apply to me?
Additionally, these guides do not mention slots A or B.
Here's how you can unlock the bootloader and root the Google Pixel 6a with Magisk
Looking to root your brand new Google Pixel 6a? Here's how to unlock the bootloader and root the latest mid-ranger Pixel smartphone!
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Yes. because the Google Pixel 6a have two slots:Hi there, I'm going to do my 1st ever Magisk rooting of Pixel 6a that carries Android 13. Updated non-rooted from Android 12 some time back.
Does this slot A slot B flashing apply to me?
Additionally, these guides do not mention slots A or B.
Here's how you can unlock the bootloader and root the Google Pixel 6a with Magisk
Looking to root your brand new Google Pixel 6a? Here's how to unlock the bootloader and root the latest mid-ranger Pixel smartphone!www.xda-developers.com
Active and Inactive or A and B slots.
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Thanks. I see.
Does that mean these guides have missing crucial steps?
Here's how you can unlock the bootloader and root the Google Pixel 6a with Magisk
Looking to root your brand new Google Pixel 6a? Here's how to unlock the bootloader and root the latest mid-ranger Pixel smartphone!
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In other words, they're missing these steps from
https://developers.google.com/android/images/
"To avoid hitting this state, if you are flashing a Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, or Pixel 6 Pro device with an Android 13 build for the first time, please flash the bootloader partition to the inactive slot after successfully updating and booting into Android 13 at least once. This can be done by following these steps:
Option 1 (recommended): After a successful boot into Android 13 for the first time, sideload the full OTA image corresponding to that build and reboot the device to ensure that both slots have a bootable image."
@Homeboy76
Would it be safer to "install into inactive slot B" housing Android 12 before even installing into active slot A?
Would it be safer to "install into inactive slot B" housing Android 12 before even installing into active slot A?
Option 2., is the quickest and easiest way to flash the bootloader to the inactive slot.Thanks. I see.
Does that mean these guides have missing crucial steps?
Here's how you can unlock the bootloader and root the Google Pixel 6a with Magisk
Looking to root your brand new Google Pixel 6a? Here's how to unlock the bootloader and root the latest mid-ranger Pixel smartphone!
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In other words, they're missing these steps from
https://developers.google.com/android/images/
"To avoid hitting this state, if you are flashing a Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, or Pixel 6 Pro device with an Android 13 build for the first time, please flash the bootloader partition to the inactive slot after successfully updating and booting into Android 13 at least once. This can be done by following these steps:
Option 1 (recommended): After a successful boot into Android 13 for the first time, sideload the full OTA image corresponding to that build and reboot the device to ensure that both slots have a bootable image."
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If you have android 13 installed to your phone, and it is booting to Android 13. Do not flash Android 12 to any slot.
You can check which slot is the active/boot slot by booting the bootloader: Power off the phone => press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see start. Your active slot is the boot slot.
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Thanks @Homeboy76!
Using Magisk,
- Is this "direct install" == flash the bootloader to the active slot?
- Is "install to inactive slot (after OTA)" == flash the bootloader to the inactive slot?
My boot slot is B with Android 13. I wonder what's the Android version in the inactive slot A?
Can I avoid the below if I'm using Magisk? I presume there's more than 1 way to do option 2: using magisk on the phone OR using CMD on PC.
fastboot --slot=other
flash bootloader bootloader_filename.imgfastboot
set_active afastboot reboot bootloaderfastboot
set_active bfastboot reboot bootloaderfastboot
reboot
Magisk has nothing to do with flashing the bootloader. Magisk deals with the boot image. They are 2 different things. If you are trying to flash the A13 bootloader to your inactive slot (to make sure you have the A13 bootloader on both slots), just do as as @Homeboy76 alluded to:
fastboot flash bootloader --slot=other <bootloader image>Since you have A13 on slot b, use that same bootloader image when flashing.
Are you rooted and trying to update Magisk?
why do I ask?
The latest version of Magisk Beta/Stable is 25-2
The latest version of Magisk Canary is 25205.
Yes, the inactive slot is A.
@Lughnasadh thanks for enlightening!
I found out that I have the same bootloader version, i.e. Android 13 bluejay-1.2-9152140, on both slots A and B.
Do I still need to flash the same bootloader image on both slots A and B?
@Homeboy76
Nope, I'm not yet rooted. I've only got to the 'bootloader unlocked' step.
I don't dare to proceed further until I figure out the need for 'flash image in both slots'.
I think I have latest Magisk version installed on my Pixel yesterday:
- Magisk-v25.2.zip – Stable
@noobie2022
No.
I think you can proceed:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-root-magisk-google-pixel-6a/
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Thanks! @Homeboy76 @Lughnasadh
Is there a link where I can verify if bluejay-1.2-9152140 is truly Android 13?
I made the assumption because my bootloader version has a larger number than @mbk17 's.
That is the September image.
13.0.0 (TP1A.220905.004.A2, Sep 2022)
Just install the December factory image: Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
"bluejay" for Pixel 6a
13.0.0 (TQ1A.221205.011, Dec 2022)
I have done this below, but all I see is the Google logo on phone screen. Did something go wrong?
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
Guide: https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...magisk-google-pixel-6a/#flashpatchedbootimage
Can I reverse the process?
How do I 'unflash' an image?
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If you have questions about the Pixel Flasher app ask them here. @badabing2003 or other members of XDA will answer them.1 -
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~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
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