How To Guide [Guide] Root Pixel 6 with Magisk + Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + More

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TheNDFT1of6

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Here's your answer (mostly)
To check your attestation status, use Play Integrity Checker on the Play Store. If you pass both BASIC and DEVICE integrity, try clearing data for Play Store.

Thank you!

Followed Munchy's vid instructions: tweaked few Magisk's Zygisk options, then patched safetynet_fix, cleared Google Play Services & Play Store's data. That solved the problem and worked beautifully now.

Thanks for your pointer and Munchy's video. Much respect & appreciated!
 
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Ok I've finally got my pixel 6 and got the Magisk app on it. Lughnasadh what do i hit to one touch root it? or did i missunderstand your answer. please help.. i'm a complete noob.

you are welcome to message me so its not messing up this thread
 

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20GT

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You have to patch and flash the patched boot Image. Follow the directions on how to root in the OP.
Thanks for the reply. I totaly misunderstood your "yes" answer because i asked the wrong question. I mistaked Magisk with Magisk Manager. it one click rooted my stylo plus.

I'm screwed, doesnt anything do a "one click" anymore?

edit; nevermind found https://oneclickroot.com/
 
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gazdajezda

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First, do you unlock your P6's bootloader already? If yes try Pixelflasher. But anyway, in your place I would read first.
 

20GT

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It came unlocked. i understand what you are saying, but there a difference between reading and having the confidence to do it, plus knowing what not to do if it goes wrong. I promise this is not an ad but im leaving it to someones thats an expert at it.
 

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Forget about the one click app, that apperently was when i used kingroot a long long time ago. it just happens that that link coincidentally has the words "one click" in it, they are 2 seperate things.

I remember now that 5 years ago, I used them to root my Stylo plus. Its just been so long ago that I forgot. They put and used the magisk app on my phone back then, that is why I thought I auto rooted my phone with it, which it doesnt do. They did all the stuff the OP is talking about.

I'm glad that they are still up and running and have no problem paying their fee to have them connect to my PC and root my new phone.
 

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After the bootloader is unlocked with stock ROM google pixel 6 android 13. I can't install Netflix and can't use prime video app from the play store. Is there any way to bypass the bootloader unlocked detection?
 
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hey folks, trying to figure out why my November security patch is no longer available. I had the update notification nagging me for a while but I ignored it. Went to check for updates today and I no longer see the update. Any clues as to why this is happening? I'm rooted and bootloader unlocked and the "update failed" notification would pop up whenever I'd put my phone to charge (this is normal). But not that's gone too.
 

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Anyone know if the boot image is fixed on the new beta? Or do we still need to use the image from the Pixel 7.

I'm on holiday with no laptop, and don't want to update it it's going to go wrong.
It looks like it is not.
 

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It looks like it is not.
I'm not sure what's happening with the latest Android 13 Beta on the Pixel 6, but your comment to patch and flash the Pixel 7 boot image did the trick for me. I thought I was missing something. But nope, looks like the problem was somewhere else entirely.

Many thanks! :)
 
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[Guide] Root Pixel 6 with Magisk + Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + More
Android Security Bulletin—January 2023
Pixel Update Bulletin—January 2023

Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 6 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.
    • 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 an item.
  2. Prerequisites

  3. Update(s)

  4. NEW

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

    • @topjohnwu - Magisk.
    • vvb2060 - Magisk alpha.
    • 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 use @badabing2003 PixelFlasher (the link to it is in the Important Note(s) 2.) below.

    • Important Note(s):
      1. "Updating Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a devices to Android 13 for the first time

        Warning: The Android 13 update for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and the Pixel 6a contains a bootloader update that increments the anti-roll back version for the bootloader. This prevents the device from rolling back to previous vulnerable versions of the bootloader. After flashing an Android 13 build on these devices you will not be able to flash and boot older Android 12 builds. For developers who need to develop and test against an Android 12 environment, a special Developer Support Build that contains the bootloader update should be used.

        After taking an Android 13 update and successfully booting the device post update, an Android 12 build resides in the inactive slot (seamless updates for more information on slots) of the device. The inactive slot contains an older bootloader whose anti-rollback version has not been incremented. If the active slot is then flashed with a build that fails to boot, the fallback mechanism of seamless updates kicks in and the device tries to boot from the inactive slot. Since the inactive slot contains the older bootloader, the device enters an unbootable state.

        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"...
      2. 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.
      3. If you want to update to the Android 13 Factory image without wiping your phone: Do Flash Factory Image Keep Data (below).
      4. Always verify you have the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 6 - oriole.
      5. 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.
      6. 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
          then type
        • fastboot Reboot
      7. If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the factory image. Try PixelFlasher by badabing2003.
        Please post Comments/Discussions/Questions about PixelFlasher on that thread.
      8. Backup your data
      9. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 6 - oriole to your Computer.
      10. 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

      • If you are Updating/Upgrading to Android 13. Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and edit the flash-all.bat file with a text editor i.e., DroidEdit app (See Bold items below).

        Upgrade To Android 13 (First Time Installing Android 13)
        * * * S T A R T - E D I T * * *
        @Echo off

        PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
        fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-oriole-slider-9.9-9999999.img --slot all
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        timeout /t 5 >nul
        fastboot flash radio radio-oriole-a9999a-999999-999999-a-9999999.img --slot all
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        timeout /t 5 >nul
        fastboot -- skip-reboot update image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip
        Note: I replaced the -w with -- skip-reboot to Keep Data.
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        timeout /t 5 >nul
        fastboot --set-active=other
        timeout /t 10 >nul
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        timeout /t 5 >nul

        fastboot update image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip
        echo Press any key to exit...
        pause >nul
        exit
        * * * * E N D - Edit * * * *

        Update Android 13
        * * * S T A R T - E D I T * * *
        @Echo off

        PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
        echo Change active slot
        fastboot getvar current-slot
        fastboot --set-active=other
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
        fastboot getvar current-slot

        fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-oriole-slider-9.9-9999999.img
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        timeout /t 5 >nul
        fastboot flash radio radio-oriole-a99999-999999-999999-a-9999999.img
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        timeout /t 5 >nul
        fastboot update image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip
        Note: I removed the -w to Keep Data.
        echo Press any key to exit...
        pause >nul
        exit
        * * * * * * E N D * * * * * *
      • After, you have edited the flash-all.bat file. Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
        1. bootloader-oriole-....img
        2. flash-all.bat
        3. image-oriole-....zip
        4. radio-oriole-....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 Internal Storage.
      • Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and edit the flash-all.bat file with a text editor i.e., DroidEdit app (See Bold items below).

        Upgrade To Android 13 (First Time Installing Android 13)
        * * * S T A R T - E D I T * * *
        @Echo off
        PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
        fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-oriole-slider-9.9-9999999.img --slot all
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        timeout /t 5 >nul
        fastboot flash radio radio-oriole-a9999a-999999-999999-a-9999999.img --slot all
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        timeout /t 5 >nul
        fastboot -w update image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip
        echo Press any key to exit...
        pause >nul
        exit
        * * * E N D - E D I T * * *
      • After, you have edited the flash-all bat file. Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Copy/Move these files to the Platform-tools folder:
        1. bootloader-oriole-....img
        2. flash-all.bat
        3. image-oriole-....zip
        4. radio-oriole-....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 the latest 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 instruction to remove the Custom Kernel and return your phone to Stock. Additionally, if you installed Mod 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 (oriole-a9a9a.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-oriole-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 safetynet-fix-v2.4.0.zip
        • Open Magisk
        • Tap Modules icon
        • Tap Install from storage
        • Navigate to the kdrag0n safetynet-fix-v2.4.0.zip file you downloaded
        • Tap the kdrag0n safetynet-fix-v2.4.0.zip file
        • Tap the check mark (✓ at the bottom) to start the installation.
        • Note: You do not have to disable/remove SafetyNet Fix.
        • 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 Store, Google Play Services, 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 & 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, I 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 6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
      2. Other Custom Rom
  2. Themes, Apps, and Mods
  3. T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore

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

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    Hi, all

    I bought a refurbished Google Pixel and imported to my (unsupported) country. While it arrived, I was searching for important info and found that I needed to root the device to make use of the VoLTE/VoWifi feature 😣, nothing that really mattered to me anyway as I've been rooting devices most of the time I've been using an Android phone.

    I gathered the required info and even downloaded the latest device specific factory images. My only question here is: do I need to first allow the phone to do the first-time boot and wizard and even OTA update to the latest and then root or may I boot directly the device in fastboot, flash-all (script) the latest factory image and then flash the patched boot, all at once, before the first boot?

    It's just to avoid downloading and erasing and then flashing everything again. BTW, I wouldn't be rooting the phone if I wouldn't need this phone feature. Also I usually root phones I want or need but after some weeks of use, so that's why I raised this short and maybe stupid doubt above.

    Regards,
    FYI - You do not need to root to enable VoLTE/VoWIFI, check this thread for simple solution

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    Not another broken Magisk Canary release
    Magisk Canary - app-release_981ccabb-25210.apk
    breaks all modules:
    2
    SDK Platform-tools
    SDK Platform-tools r34.0.1 has been released.
    There is a link in the OP, ~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~, 2. Prerequisites, • A Computer with the latest SDK...
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    Maybe I'm getting old, but the instructions in the first post in this thread are super confusing for me. So so so many options. I've accidentally touched "Upgrade to Android 13" in my notification bar and am now on 008.E1 and root has dropped off (no surprise there). In searching for a way to regain root by patching and flashing, even using PixelFlasher, I'm really scared to try anything in this guide in case I've missed a pre-requisite.
    It is ok to be apprehensive about trying something new: ...In searching for a way to regain root by patching and flashing even using PixelFlasher...

    My suggestions to you is, start by reading the OP (Original Post): ~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~..., 5. Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

    If you have questions about the Root/Reroot instructions, ask them I or other members of XDA will answer them.

    If you have questions about the Pixel Flasher app ask them here. @badabing2003 or other members of XDA will answer them.
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    From another thread : It seems like they are having some issues again, as a Google Support person has told on the chat that the March 2023 update for the Pixel 6 series devices will come on the 20th of March 2023. This from the Kirisakura-Kernel for the Pixel 6/Pro posting.
    Google Pixel 6 series updates are up.
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    [Guide] Root Pixel 6 with Magisk + Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + More
    Android Security Bulletin—March 2023
    Pixel Update Bulletin—March 2023

    Introduction
    This Guide is for Pixel 6 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)

      • Factory/OTA Images - 13 Mar
        Note: The Google Pixel 6 March 2023 Factory/OTA Images have not been posted, yet.
      • Magisk Alpha - app-release_555a54ec-alpha.apk 2 Sep
      • Magisk Beta - 25.2 21Jul
      • 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
      • Magisk Cygisk - Click Pages 5 for installation Instructions.
      • Magisk Delta - app-release
      • Magisk Stable - 25.2 21Jul
      • TWRP - Waiting for T.R.W.P. for Android 12
      • SafetyNet - kdrag0n safetynet-fix-v2.4.0.zip 09Jan
        This version only supports Zygisk (Magisk 24 and newer).
      • SDK Platform-tools - r33.0.3 Aug 2022
      • Custom Kernels
    4. NEW

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

      • @topjohnwu - Magisk.
      • vvb2060 - Magisk alpha.
      • 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 use @badabing2003 PixelFlasher (the link to it is in the Important Note(s) 2.) below.

      • Important Note(s):
        1. "Updating Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a devices to Android 13 for the first time

          Warning: The Android 13 update for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and the Pixel 6a contains a bootloader update that increments the anti-roll back version for the bootloader. This prevents the device from rolling back to previous vulnerable versions of the bootloader. After flashing an Android 13 build on these devices you will not be able to flash and boot older Android 12 builds. For developers who need to develop and test against an Android 12 environment, a special Developer Support Build that contains the bootloader update should be used.

          After taking an Android 13 update and successfully booting the device post update, an Android 12 build resides in the inactive slot (seamless updates for more information on slots) of the device. The inactive slot contains an older bootloader whose anti-rollback version has not been incremented. If the active slot is then flashed with a build that fails to boot, the fallback mechanism of seamless updates kicks in and the device tries to boot from the inactive slot. Since the inactive slot contains the older bootloader, the device enters an unbootable state.

          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"...
        2. 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.
        3. If you want to update to the Android 13 Factory image without wiping your phone: Do Flash Factory Image Keep Data (below).
        4. Always verify you have the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 6 - oriole.
        5. 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.
        6. 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
            then type
          • fastboot Reboot
        7. If you are uncomfortable manually flashing the factory image. Try PixelFlasher by badabing2003.
          Please post Comments/Discussions/Questions about PixelFlasher on that thread.
        8. Backup your data
        9. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 6 - oriole to your Computer.
        10. 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 to Android 13
          * E D I T - flash-all.bat file *
          Flash to current/Active Slot.
          @Echo off
          PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"
          fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-oriole-slider-9.9-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot flash radio radio-oriole-a9999a-999999-999999-a-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot [update image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip
          Note:The -w is removed to Keep Data.
          echo Press any key to exit...
          pause >nul
          exit
          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-oriole-....img
          2. flash-all.bat
          3. image-oriole-....zip
          4. radio-oriole-....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-oriole-slider-9.9-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot flash radio radio-oriole-a9999a-999999-999999-a-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot - w update --disable-verity --disable-verification image-oriole-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. android-info.txt
          2. bootloader-oriole-....img
          3. flash-all.bat
          4. image-oriole-....zip
          5. radio-oriole-....img
        • On your phone: Boot the bootloader (fastboot mode) (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 the latest 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 instruction to remove the Custom Kernel and return your phone to Stock. Additionally, if you installed Mod 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 (oriole-a9a9a.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-oriole-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 Store, Google Play Services, 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 & 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 to update.
          • 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 6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
        2. Other Custom Rom
    2. Themes, Apps, and Mods
    3. T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore

      • Waiting for Android 13 T.W.R.P.
    5
    I have modified the OP to make it easier to use. It has been divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.
    Tip: Read the, entire, Information Part first, then the Instructions for the operation you want to preform i.e., Install Factory image: Read Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, etc.
    5
    Thank you both @Lughnasadh and @capntrips!

    What's odd is I did reflash my boot image thinking that would fix but it didn't, had to reflash anew from sideload.

    Thanks again for the info
    Yeah, sometimes flashing an old boot image (it will fail to boot) and then flashing a new boot image works. Sometimes sideloading an OTA works. Sometimes just waiting for the next monthly OTA works. It's a crazy thing with this Pixel 6 series and the changes that have come with it.
    4
    Update
    SDK Platform-tools - r33.0.3