How To Guide [Guide] [January 3, 2024] Root Pixel 6 Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + Both Slots Bootable + More

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[Guide] [January 3, 2024] Root Pixel 6 Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + Both Slots Bootable + More
Android Security Bulletin—January 2024
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.
    • 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

    • Android 14 Beta QPR2 are up.
      Builds (Factory/OTA) are available for the following Pixel devices:
      1. Google Pixel 5a
      2. Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
      3. Google Pixel 6a
      4. Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
      5. Google Pixel 7a
      6. Google Pixel Fold
      7. Google Pixel Tablet
      8. Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
  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 6.)
  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 6 - oriole to your Computer.
      8. Extract files from the Factory Image

        • Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-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-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file to a folder. Open the folder you extracted the image-oriole-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-oriole-aaaaaa-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

        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, 6. 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-oriole-aaaaaa-9.9-9999999.img
        fastboot reboot-bootloader
        ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
        fastboot flash radio radio-oriole-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-oriole-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, 7. 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-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image.

        • Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
        • Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file should be in this folder.
      9. Copy/Move the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file and the oriole-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-oriole-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 oriole-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 oriole-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 6 - oriole
          2. The latest OTA Image: Pixel 6 - oriole
          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-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image.

          1. Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
          2. Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file should be in this folder.
        • Copy/Move the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file and the oriole-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-oriole-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 oriole-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 oriole-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 oriole-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 (oriole-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-oriole-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., 3., or 4.
    • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

      1. Important Notes
        • If your phone was previously rooted, DO NOT repeat DO NOT install another 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-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image and Patch the boot.img file.
        • Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
        • Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
        • Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the Image file (image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip) file should be in this folder.
      3. Install Magisk Manager App Beta, Canary, or Stable
      4. Open Magisk Manager App
      5. Tap the Settings icon, tap Update Channel, and set the version to the version you Installed.
      6. Tap the back arrow (<--) at the top next to Settings
      7. Tap Install, top right corner next to Magisk
      8. Tap, Select and Patch a File
      9. Select the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file you extracted from the latest factory image.
      10. Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
      11. Tap Let's Go
      12. When you see done the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and stored in the download folder.
      13. Tap the disc icon (upper right corner) to save the log file.
      14. Reboot
      15. 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
      16. Boot fastboot mode
      17. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
      18. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder.
      19. Type fastboot flash boot "magisk_patched...img" (name of patched.img file) without the quote marks at the Prompt and press enter.
      20. 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 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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[Guide] Root Pixel 6 Android 12 with Magisk + Unlock/Lock Bootloader + More
Android Security Bulletin—January 2022
Pixel Update Bulletin—January 2022​

Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 6 owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a Custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel 5'.

NEW

  1. Understand 5G network...
  2. With the Magisk Canary update to 23016, there is no longer a need to wipe or --disable verity -- disable verification
  3. Magisk Alpha (vvb2060)
  4. The differences between the different variants of Magisk
  5. Magisk Modules for Magisk Alpha/Canary


Update(s)

  1. Factory/OTA Images - Jan
  2. Magisk Canary - Magisk-23016 15Dec
  3. TWRP - Waiting for T.R.W.P. for Android 12
  4. SafetyNet - SafetyNetFix v2.2.1 (Zygisk) 22Dec
  5. SDK Platform-tools - r31.0.3 18Aug
  6. Custom ROMs[/INDENT]
  7. Custom Kernels[/INDENT]


  8. Custom ROMs
    a. ProtonAOSP[12] 01Nov​


Disclaimer

  1. I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
  2. 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.

Prerequisites

  1. A Pixel 6 phone with an unlocked bootloader.
  2. The latest Android 12 Factory or OTA Image: "oriole" for Pixel 6

    Factory Image

    OTA Image
  3. A Computer with the latest SDK Platform-Tools: r31.0.3 installed.
  4. Important Notes:
    a. Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.​


My Other Guides

Credits/Thanks/Recognitions

  1. Google - Android 12 factory/OTA images.
  2. @topjohnwu - Magisk.
  3. vb2060 - Magisk alpha.
  4. Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.

~ ~ ~ INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~ ​

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. Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
    3. Log in
    4. Set up phone
  • Lock Bootloader

    1. Return the phone to Stock before locking the bootloader, failure to do so could 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.

Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data

  • Important Note(s):
    1. Install Magisk Canary 23016
      Note: Tap 3 dot menu across from canary => Download, app-debug.apk
    2. Always verify you have the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 6 - oriole.
    3. 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.
    4. Backup your data
    5. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 6 - oriole to your Computer.
    6. Extract the factory Image to a folder.
  • Flash Factory Image Keep Data

    • Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Edit the flash-all.bat file with a file editor i.e., DroidEdit app.
      1. Change this line: fastboot -w update image-oriole-sq9d.999999.999.zip
      2. to this: fastboot update image-oriole-sq1d.999999.999.zip
      3. Note: If you do not remove the -w your internal storage will be wiped.
    • 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
    • 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 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 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
    • 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 Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

  • Android 12

    • Upgrade to Android 12: OP, INSTRUCTIONS, Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, Keep data
  • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

    1. Do #6 - Extract boot.img
    2. Install Magisk Canary
      Note: Tap 3 dot menu across from canary => Tap Go to file => Download, app-debug.apk
    3. Open Magisk Canary App
    4. Set the Update Channel Canary.
    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 the patched boot.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
    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 Notes: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
      • Boot Safe Mode - Press Power Off button ==> Press Power Off until you see boot Safe Mode ==> Press Ok.
  • Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet Fix 2.2.1

    1. Download File(s)
    2. Install SafetyNet Fix 2.2.1
      • Open Magisk
      • Tap Modules icon
      • Tap Install from storage
      • Navigate to the SafetyNetFix file you downloaded
      • Tap the SafetyNetFix 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 and Enforce DenyList.
      • Tap Configure DenyList => Tap 3 Dot Menu => Check ✓ Show system apps => Check ✓ Google Play Store, Google Pay, etc.
      • Optional Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
    4. Get Device Certified Clear Google Play Services, Google Play Store, Google Pay, etc. data
      • Turn Airplane mode on
      • Open Settings
      • Tap Apps & notifications
      • Tap see all...
      • Tap three dot menu
      • Tap Show system
      • Scroll down to Google Play Store
      • Tap Storage and Cache
      • Tap Clear storage
        Note: Repeat the 3 steps above for Google Play Services, Google Pay, etc.
      • reboot
      • Turn Airplane mode off
    5. Check Device Certification
      • Open Google Play Store app
      • Tap Menu - Circle top right
      • Tap Settings
      • Tap About
      • Check Play protect certification.

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.

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.

ADB Sideload


Extract/Flash boot.img

  • Extract boot.img

    1. Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
    2. Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-sp1d.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
    3. Open the folder and, extract the Image file (image-oriole-sp1d.999999.999.zip) into the folder.
    4. Copy the boot.img file to the computer's Platform-tools 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

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!

Custom ROMs

  • Need help with a Custom ROM?
    • First, read and follow the Installation Instructions. The installation instructions are in the OP.
    • Second, if you have a problem Installing it, Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install for a solution to problem: If you don't find a solution post your request for help on the thread.
  • ROMs
    1. Alpha/Beta

      • None
    2. Official

      • None
    3. Unofficial

Apps/Mods/Scripts/Tethering/Themes

T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore

  • Waiting for Android 12 T.W.R.P.
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Great resource, thanks. Think you can put it in the How To Guide so it's easy to find?
 
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When I go to patch the boot.img I get an error in Magisk

Code: 
- Device platform: arm64-v8a
- Installing 92546e8a (23016)
! Process error
! Installation failed

In the logs, I see the following error in the stack trace

Code: 
java.io.FileNotFoundException: /storage/emulated/0/boot.img: open failed: EACCES (Permission denied)

It seems like Magisk doesn't have permission to access the boot image?

EDIT:
Nevermind, it was caused by the app I was using to select the file. I used Google's default Files app and that fixed it
 
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Homeboy76 said:

[Guide] Root Pixel 6 Android 12 with Magisk + Unlock/Lock Bootloader + More
Android Security Bulletin—January 2022
Pixel Update Bulletin—January 2022​

Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel 6 owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a Custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel 6'.

NEW

  1. Understand 5G network...
  2. With the Magisk Canary update to 23016, there is no longer a need to wipe or --disable verity -- disable verification
  3. Magisk Alpha (vvb2060)
  4. The differences between the different variants of Magisk
  5. Magisk Modules for Magisk Alpha/Canary


Update(s)

  1. Factory/OTA Images - Jan
  2. Magisk Canary - Magisk-23016 15Dec
  3. TWRP - Waiting for T.R.W.P. for Android 12
  4. SafetyNet - SafetyNetFix v2.2.1 (Zygisk) 22Dec
  5. SDK Platform-tools - r31.0.3 18Aug
  6. Custom ROMs[/INDENT]
  7. Custom Kernels[/INDENT]


  8. Custom ROMs
    a. ProtonAOSP[12] 01Nov​


Disclaimer

  1. I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
  2. 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.

Prerequisites

  1. A Pixel 6 phone with an unlocked bootloader.
  2. The latest Android 12 Factory or OTA Image: "oriole" for Pixel 6

    Factory Image

    OTA Image
  3. A Computer with the latest SDK Platform-Tools: r31.0.3 installed.
  4. Important Notes:
    a. Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.​


My Other Guides

Credits/Thanks/Recognitions

  1. Google - Android 12 factory/OTA images.
  2. @topjohnwu - Magisk.
  3. vvb2060 - Magisk alpha.
  4. Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.

~ ~ ~ INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~ ​

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. Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
    3. Log in
    4. Set up phone
  • Lock Bootloader

    1. Return the phone to Stock before locking the bootloader, failure to do so could 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.

Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data

  • Important Note(s):
    1. Install Magisk Canary 23016
      Note: Tap 3 dot menu across from canary => Download, app-debug.apk
    2. Always verify you have the latest version of SDK Platform-Tools installed on your computer before installing the Factory Image: Pixel 6 - oriole.
    3. 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.
    4. Backup your data
    5. Download the latest Factory Image: Pixel 6 - oriole to your Computer.
    6. Extract the factory Image to a folder.
  • Flash Factory Image Keep Data

    • Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Edit the flash-all.bat file with a file editor i.e., DroidEdit app.
      1. Change this line: fastboot -w update image-oriole-sq9d.999999.999.zip
      2. to this: fastboot update image-oriole-sq1d.999999.999.zip
      3. Note: If you do not remove the -w your internal storage will be wiped.
    • 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
    • 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 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 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
    • 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 Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet, • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.

  • Android 12

    • Upgrade to Android 12: OP, INSTRUCTIONS, Install/Update Factory Image keep data or wipe data, Keep data
  • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

    1. Do #6 - Extract boot.img
    2. Install Magisk Canary
      Note: Tap 3 dot menu across from canary => Tap Go to file => Download, app-debug.apk
    3. Open Magisk Canary App
    4. Set the Update Channel Canary.
    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 the patched boot.img file to your computer's Platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot.exe in it.
    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 Notes: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
      • Boot Safe Mode - Press Power Off button ==> Press Power Off until you see boot Safe Mode ==> Press Ok.
  • Pass Safety Net with SafetyNet Fix 2.2.1

    1. Download File(s)
    2. Install SafetyNet Fix 2.2.1
      • Open Magisk
      • Tap Modules icon
      • Tap Install from storage
      • Navigate to the SafetyNetFix file you downloaded
      • Tap the SafetyNetFix 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 and Enforce DenyList.
      • Tap Configure DenyList => Tap 3 Dot Menu => Check ✓ Show system apps => Check ✓ Google Play Store, Google Pay, etc.
      • Optional Scroll down to Superuser and enable Enable Biometric Authentication.
    4. Get Device Certified Clear Google Play Services, Google Play Store, Google Pay, etc. data
      • Turn Airplane mode on
      • Open Settings
      • Tap Apps & notifications
      • Tap see all...
      • Tap three dot menu
      • Tap Show system
      • Scroll down to Google Play Store
      • Tap Storage and Cache
      • Tap Clear storage
        Note: Repeat the 3 steps above for Google Play Services, Google Pay, etc.
      • reboot
      • Turn Airplane mode off
    5. Check Device Certification
      • Open Google Play Store app
      • Tap Menu - Circle top right
      • Tap Settings
      • Tap About
      • Check Play protect certification.

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.

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.

ADB Sideload


Extract/Flash boot.img

  • Extract boot.img

    1. Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
    2. Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-sp1d.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
    3. Open the folder and, extract the Image file (image-oriole-sp1d.999999.999.zip) into the folder.
    4. Copy the boot.img file to the computer's Platform-tools 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

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!

Custom ROMs

  • Need help with a Custom ROM?
    • First, read and follow the Installation Instructions. The installation instructions are in the OP.
    • Second, if you have a problem Installing it, Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install for a solution to problem: If you don't find a solution post your request for help on the thread.
  • ROMs
    1. Alpha/Beta

      • None
    2. Official

      • None
    3. Unofficial

Apps/Mods/Scripts/Tethering/Themes

T.W.R.P. Backup/Restore

  • Waiting for Android 12 T.W.R.P.
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C:\Users\Derek>fastboot flash boot C:\Users\Derek\Desktop\magisk_patched-23016_zt99Y.img
target reported max download size of 261095424 bytes
sending 'boot' (65536 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.853s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: partition (boot) not found)
finished. total time: 1.869s

This is the error i get. Even when trying the stock boot.img

What can i do to fix this?
 
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deadliving said:
C:\Users\Derek>fastboot flash boot C:\Users\Derek\Desktop\magisk_patched-23016_zt99Y.img
target reported max download size of 261095424 bytes
sending 'boot' (65536 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.853s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: partition (boot) not found)
finished. total time: 1.869s

This is the error i get. Even when trying the stock boot.img

What can i do to fix this?
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I'm assuming you have the latest version of SDK Platform-tools r. 31.0.3 installed on your computer, there are no typing errors on the command fastboot..., USB debugging is enabled, and fastboot.exe is in this folder:
C:\Users\Derek\Desktop

Try opening Command Prompt in this folder:
C:\Users\Derek\Desktop
Then type:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-23016_zt99Y.img to flash it.
 
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After jan. Update my device when rebooting shows ypur device is corrupted before the unlocked bootloader screen warning is this normal? Wasnt there in dec. Update
 
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    [Guide] [January 3, 2024] Root Pixel 6 Unlock Bootloader + Pass SafetyNet + Both Slots Bootable + More
    Android Security Bulletin—January 2024
    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.
      • 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

      • Android 14 Beta QPR2 are up.
        Builds (Factory/OTA) are available for the following Pixel devices:
        1. Google Pixel 5a
        2. Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
        3. Google Pixel 6a
        4. Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
        5. Google Pixel 7a
        6. Google Pixel Fold
        7. Google Pixel Tablet
        8. Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
    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 6.)
    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 6 - oriole to your Computer.
        8. Extract files from the Factory Image

          • Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-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-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file to a folder. Open the folder you extracted the image-oriole-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-oriole-aaaaaa-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

          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, 6. 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-oriole-aaaaaa-9.9-9999999.img
          fastboot reboot-bootloader
          ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
          fastboot flash radio radio-oriole-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-oriole-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, 7. 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-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image.

          • Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
          • Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file should be in this folder.
        9. Copy/Move the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file and the oriole-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-oriole-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 oriole-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 oriole-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 6 - oriole
            2. The latest OTA Image: Pixel 6 - oriole
            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-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image.

            1. Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
            2. Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file should be in this folder.
          • Copy/Move the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file and the oriole-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-oriole-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 oriole-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 oriole-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 oriole-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 (oriole-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-oriole-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., 3., or 4.
      • Patching the boot.img - to root/reroot.

        1. Important Notes
          • If your phone was previously rooted, DO NOT repeat DO NOT install another 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-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file from the Factory Image and Patch the boot.img file.
          • Download the latest Factory image to your phone.
          • Extract the Factory Image file (oriole-a9a9a.999999.999-factory-99a9a99a.zip) to a folder.
          • Open the folder you extracted the Factory image to, the Image file (image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip) file should be in this folder.
        3. Install Magisk Manager App Beta, Canary, or Stable
        4. Open Magisk Manager App
        5. Tap the Settings icon, tap Update Channel, and set the version to the version you Installed.
        6. Tap the back arrow (<--) at the top next to Settings
        7. Tap Install, top right corner next to Magisk
        8. Tap, Select and Patch a File
        9. Select the image-oriole-aa9a.999999.999.zip file you extracted from the latest factory image.
        10. Tap the ✓ (Check Mark)
        11. Tap Let's Go
        12. When you see done the boot.img has been patched (magisk_patched_xxxxxx.img), and stored in the download folder.
        13. Tap the disc icon (upper right corner) to save the log file.
        14. Reboot
        15. 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
        16. Boot fastboot mode
        17. Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
        18. Open a Command Prompt in the Platform-tools folder.
        19. Type fastboot flash boot "magisk_patched...img" (name of patched.img file) without the quote marks at the Prompt and press enter.
        20. 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 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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    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.
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    centifanto said:
    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
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    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.
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