How To Guide Platform-Tools v34.0.3 has a different bug - May 1, 2023 TQ2A.230505.002 Global - Unlock bootloader / Root Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] / SafetyNet

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Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah]​

Updated May 13, 2023
Note that more than three users have said that 34.0.1 (even May 10, 2023's binary update of 34.0.1) did not work correctly for them. I recommend sticking with 33.0.3 (just below these quotes)
Someone reported it to Google (added a comment about 34.0.1 to the existing 34.0.0 report).

Spoiler

tried to flash the latest build of AncientOS with it, did not work. Back to r33.0.3 and it worked fine

platform-tools_r34.0.1-windows is not functioning properly. Back to 33.0.3 we go...

Add me to the list of users that had a problem with platform-tools 34.0.1. I got into a bootloop after running flash-all.bat. Downgraded to 33.0.3, reran the new (old) flash-all.bat, and was all good.

Using 34.0.1, the phone never even got to the fastbootd part of the process

May 10, 2023 binary update of 34.0.1:

Update
I tested SDK Platform-tools r. 34.0.1 it is not fixed. There are still problems with fastbootd. Use SDK Platform-tools r. 33.0.3

The download links for 33.0.3:

Anyone that updated their platform tools and needs to downgrade can use these links.

Windows

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-windows.zip

Mac

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-darwin.zip

Linux

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-linux.zip

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google Developers

developers.google.com

Google Pixel Update

Android Security Bulletins | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com

Here there be dragons. I am not responsible for anything at all.

VERY IMPORTANT - On the Pixel 7/Pro, we use Magisk to patch init_boot.img, NOT boot.img AND we flash the patched init_boot to the init_boot partition - do not flash it to the boot partition.​

Thanks to @edcsxz, @Lughnasadh, and @AndyYan for news about that and confirming it.

Moved @mariusnoor's provided zero-day OTA.zip to Post #8 - Old news from the OP.

Spoiler: Warnings / FYI

Unlocking or locking the bootloader will wipe the device every single time, so be sure to have your data backed up before doing so, or better yet, just unlock it as soon as you get the device.​

Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader or rooting might affect your phone's capability to use banking apps such as Google Pay, your local bank's app, or even the ability to install some apps like NetFlix. See Post #2 - Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers.​

If you're going to re-lock the bootloader, make sure the ROM you have on your phone is completely stock (by flashing the latest official firmware) BEFORE re-locking it.​

There are no permanent negative consequences if you unlock or re-lock the bootloader other than it will wipe your phone, and while your bootloader is unlocked you get a brief screen when you boot the phone telling you (and anyone who sees your phone at the time) that it's unlocked. You will also continue to receive updates (if you've merely unlocked the bootloader, you can take updates as normal) unlike Samsung, Sony, et cetera, which have permanent major consequences with reduced functionality even if you un-root and re-lock your bootloader. If you're actually rooted (not just bootloader unlocked), you'll have to perform extra steps to manually update each month, and to keep root/re-root.​

INDEX:​

• Post #2 - Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers:
  • How to Root the first time / aka How to unlock the Bootloader
  • Unlocking Bootloader (required in order to root)
  • How to update each month (and also how to root)[requires an unlocked bootloader for updating via this factory image method]
    • OPTIONAL: If you want to flash both slots, after this first time, then after do the following
  • SafetyNet
  • Optional steps when updating - flashing custom kernels
    • The two schools of thought on disabling Verity and Verification
  • ADB/Fastboot and Windows USB Drivers - direct download links and the most recent changelog
• Post #3 - Other, most important resources:
  • A list of other important apps
  • TWRP [not made for the Pixel 7 (or 6) Pro yet - will update when or if ever it has - don't hold your breath]
  • Factory Images (requires an unlocked bootloader)
  • Full OTA Images(doesn't require an unlocked bootloader - you can ask questions in this thread, but I won't be providing the steps necessary, as I always use the factory image)
    • @mariusnoor's provided official URL to download the zero-day OTA to TD1A.220804.031.
  • Check warranty status
  • Official Google Pixel Update and Software Repair (reported as of January 23, 2022 to still not be updated for the Pixel 6/Pro - no idea if it has yet now, or if it will be for the 7/Pro)
  • Official Google Pixel Install fingerprint calibration software (also available at the bottom of the Update and Software Repair page above) - I believe this is only helpful if you've replaced the screen - if it's anything like the Pixel 6 Pro: if you have the screen replaced, then you *must* have the fingerprint reader replaced as well.
  • Find problem apps, Magisk, and LSposed Modules by (three different methods)
  • Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you do not have to manually unlock the bootloader - their site will do that on its own)
  • How to determine if you already have Verity and Verification disabled (required for custom kernels for now)
  • How to unroot
• Post #4 - Build ID definitions
• Post #5 - Blank
• Post #6 - Regarding P7P 5G model numbers and capabilities, and how to determine your hardware version
• Post #7 - My personal advice for how to get your device back up and running as you had it before a factory reset
• Post #8 - Old news from the OP

Thank you to the following users who have all contributed greatly to my knowledge of Pixels since I came back to XDA a year ago after a few years of mostly inactivity. Apologies if I miss anybody. In alphabetical order:

• @AndyYan
• @anirudhgupta109
• @Az Biker
• @bosox284
• @capntrips
• @Chainfire
• @DespairFactor
• @direwolf1
• @Displax
• @edcsxz
• @Eleo
• @flar2
• @foobar66
• @Freak07
• @j4velin
• @Jawomo
• @Jon8RFC
• @jorrik98
• @kdrag0n
• @[email protected]
• @LLStarks
• @Lughnasadh
• @mariusnoor
• @Namelesswonder
• @PurppleMonkey
• @Quinny899
• @rovo89
• @siavash79
• @Sib64
• @simplepinoi177
• @StrangerWeather
• @tbalden
• @topjohnwu
• @TotallyAnxious
• @Tulsadiver
• @Typhus_
• @V0latyle
• @VR25
• @xgerryx
• @xike456
• @xstefen
• And many others from all of the previous years who I thanked in my previous OPs.

 

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Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers​

Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating:​

How to Root the first time / aka How to unlock the Bootloader:
Unlocking the bootloader will factory reset your device. There is no way around this. I highly suggest never re-locking your bootloader once you unlock it. If you do ever re-lock the bootloader, only do so after restoring the phone to 100% stock by using the latest Pixel 7 Pro Factory Image or Official Google Android Flash Tool.

Verizon variants:

Will never be able to have their bootloader unlocked. It's like winning the lottery, and just as rare and relatively random. There is nothing that anyone on XDA can do to help you unlock your Verizon variant.

T-Mobile and AT&T variants:

Can be unlocked once you pay the phone off, then you contact the carrier and arrange to Carrier unlock the phone. Once the phone is Carrier unlocked, then you can unlock the bootloader with the usual caveats (will wipe the device and there's no way around it).

The direct-from-Google (or other retailers who aren't U.S. Carriers), the factory Carrier Unlocked Pixels:

Can be bootloader unlocked at any time. I'd try it first before putting a SIM card in the phone. If OEM unlocking is grayed out, try connecting to Wi-Fi, and reboot if necessary. If it's still grayed out, try with your SIM card, and reboot again. Historically on Pixels, most of the time you can toggle OEM unlocking immediately, but occasionally some users have found it took a little while after being either connected to Wi-Fi or having your SIM card installed in it, and then eventually (hours? day? days?) you can toggle OEM unlocking.

The rest of the world's carriers:

No idea. Feel free to ask in the thread and hopefully, someone with specific knowledge will answer.

Other than trying the things I mentioned above, there is nothing else that anyone on XDA can do to help get OEM unlocking to be ungrayed.

Unlocking Bootloader (required in order to root)

The one-time first steps are:

1. Android Settings
2. About phone
3. Click on Build number repeatedly, about seven times
4. Go back to the main Android Settings
5. System
6. Developer options
   • Toggle OEM unlocking on. See @Namelesswonder's tip below (this won't help with variants that are supposed to be bootloader locked):
     

     Also a little tip for anyone trying to enable OEM unlocking on a device and it is grayed out, you can force the phone to check for eligibility by connecting to the internet in whatever way, going to the dialer, and dialing *#*#2432546#*#* (CHECKIN).
     You should receive a notification from Google Play services with "checkin succeeded" and OEM unlocking should be available immediately if the device is eligible.
     Google account not needed, SIM not needed, no other setup required. Works on completely-skipped-setup-wizard. Just need to make sure to connect to the internet and select the connection as metered to avoid any updates.

   • Toggle USB debugging on.
   • [Optional] I highly suggest you also disable Automatic system updates. Note that in a situation such as the Android 12 serious bootloader security issue, this setting will not keep Google from forcing an update to come through anyway.
7. How to actually root follows the same steps below as how to update each month.
8. Download the latest ADB/Fastboot (SDK Platform Tools) and Windows USB Drivers.
9. Unzip the Platform Tools and Drivers.

10. NOTE: If you have USB drivers for other Android devices installed, like Samsung, they can alternately sometimes work and not work with Google Pixels. I recommend uninstalling those drivers, or at least updating that driver to Google's driver as instructed below (the Device Manager entry may be different with other OEMs).​

11. The Windows USB Drivers may have to be installed twice:
    • The first time while your phone is running and unlocked as normal.
      1. In Windows, right-click on the Start Button and choose Device Manager.
      2. Plug your phone into the computer and look for the new hardware entry in Device Manager. Near the top of Device Manager should be Android Device. Click the drop-down arrow to the left of it.
      3. Below Android Device, it should now show Android Composite ADB Interface
      4. Right-click the Android Composite ADB Interface and choose Update driver
      5. Choose Browse my computer for drivers
      6. Click Browse and navigate to where you unzipped the Windows USB drivers to.
      7. Follow the prompts to install the driver.
      8. Keep Device Manager itself open - you'll need it again in a minute, but you can close any other Device Manager windows after you have installed the driver.
      9. Open a Command Prompt and navigate to the platform-tools folder.
      10. Run command:
          

          adb devices

      11. On your Android device, you'll get an ADB prompt. Check the box to always give ADB permission and click OK.
      12. Confirm that the command results in a list of Android devices. When doing these producedures, you should only have the one device you want to work on connected, to keep things simple.
    • The second time to install the driver is while the phone is in Bootloader (fastboot mode), notFastbootD (fastbootd) mode. I know it's confusing.
      • Run command:
        

        adb reboot bootloader

      • Repeat the instructions above starting with "Right-click the Android Composite ADB Interface".
        • This second time installing the drivers while in Bootloader (fastboot mode), it will show up as "Android Bootloader Interface". Thanks @simplepinoi177 for the suggestion to add this detail.
12. Run command:
    

    fastboot flashing unlock

13. On the phone, press either the up or down volume button once until you see Unlock the bootloader |>| beside the power button.
14. Press the power button. The phone will go black for a second and then show near the bottom Device state: unlocked.
15. After these first-time steps to unlock the bootloader, if you want to root, continue below at the step:
    • Download the latest Pixel 7 Pro Factory Image (at the bottom of the "Cheetah" section).

How to update each month (and also how to root) [requires an unlocked bootloader for updating via this factory image method]

1. These three instructions only apply if you're already rooted and updating from one firmware version to another:
   • Made sure all Magisk Modules have been updated.
   • Disable all Magisk Modules.
   • UNhide Magisk!
2. If you are going to use the Official Google Android Flash Tool, then skip the steps I indicate with FAB(Flash-All.Bat).
   • If using the Android Flash Tool to update/dirty flash, you should have the following items notselected:
     • Deselect Wipe
     • Deselect Force Flash all partitions (which will also wipe)
     • Deselect re-lock bootloader
3. Always use the latest ADB/Fastboot (SDK Platform Tools) and Windows USB Drivers.
4. Unzip the Platform Tools.
5. Download the latest Pixel 7 Pro Factory Image (at the bottom of the "Cheetah" section).
6. Unzip the factory image to the same platform-tools folder, i.e. so that flash-all.bat and all other files are in the same folder as ADB and Fastboot from the platform-tools.
7. * FAB VERY important - Edit the flash-all.bat (on Windows) or flash-all.sh (on Linux) and remove the -w from the fastboot update image-cheetah-etcetera.zip line. This will keep the script from wiping your phone when you run it.
8. Extract only the init_boot.img file from the image-cheetah-etcetera.zip to the same platform-tools folder.
9. Copy the init_boot.img from the PC to the phone's internal storage.
10. On the phone: Apply Magisk Stable to the new stock init_boot.img. NOTE: It is always possible that an Android Update (Monthly, QPR [Quarterly Platform Release], new major Android versions, and Beta versions) might need a new version of Magisk Stable, Beta, or Canary from GitHub to work correctly. XDA forum for Magisk is here.
    • Launch the Magisk app.
    • Beside "Magisk", click "Install".
    • Click "Select and Patch a File", and choose the init_boot.img that you just copied to the phone's storage.
11. Copy the Magisk'd init_boot.img (filename similar to magisk_patched-25200_1a2B3c.img)back over to the computer.
12. * FAB Run commands:
    

    adb reboot bootloader
    flash-all.bat (on Windows)
    or
    flash-all.sh (on Linux)
    
    (Note:  At least two Apple Macintosh users had trouble using the flash-all.sh - at least one of those users, everything went smooth once they used a Windows PC for this part of the process)

    IMPORTANT - The flash-all will take several minutes and reboot on its own several times including to a mode called "FastbootD", and finally reboot into full Android when it's done. Do not interrupt this process. On the FastbootD screen on the phone, do not use any of the manual selection options - let the flash-all script do it's work. Do not unplug your phone until it has fully booted into Android.​

    Thanks to @PurppleMonkey and @xgerryx for suggesting a warning about this. Thanks to @simplepinoi177 for suggesting the "FastbootD" clarification.
13. On the phone:
    • Wait for the phone to boot normally.
    • OPTIONAL: If you want to flash both slots, after this first time, then after do the following:
      • 
        

        adb reboot bootloader
        fastboot --set-active=other
        flash-all.bat

      So you're doing the flash-all.bat a second time on the second slot.
14. On the computer:
    • Open a Command Prompt and navigate to the platform-tools folder.
    • Run command:
      

      adb reboot bootloader

    • After phone has rebooted into Bootloader (Fastboot) mode, run command:
      

      fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched-25200_1a2B3c.img
      fastboot reboot

15. Unlock the phone.
16. Confirm that the phone boots completely normally.
17. Cautiously re-enable Magisk Modules.
18. Reboot.
19. Confirm everything worked fine.
20. If the phone won't boot correctly after having enabled Magisk Modules, see either of the two solutions below:

    • For the future, you don't need to go into safe mode unless that's your preference. I forgot what all it resets, but it's many settings and it's bothersome. I'd rather just reinstall my modules and not have to figure out those Android settings/changes which I come across days or weeks later when I infrequently do something. Have your phone reboot and run this:
      

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

      I like to just do this first:
      

      adb devices

      So the server is running, then I have the long one pasted and ready to go once the phone turns off.

    • Find problem apps, Magisk, and LSposed Modules by (three different methods) section in my next post. After following that link, you may have to scroll up a little bit and the section title will be highlighted.

SafetyNet:​

Use whichever of these is newer than the other:

• @Displax Universal SafetyNet Fix Mod on XDA.
• Official Universal SafetyNet Fix released by @kdrag0n available at XDA.

1. Launch the Magisk app.
2. Go to Magisk's Settings (Gear in top right).
   • Click Hide the Magisk app.
   • When you hide it, you'll have the optional opportunity to change the Magisk app's name to whatever you wish. It doesn't have to be complex to fool apps that check for Magisk.
   • Important: When you have the Magisk app hidden or renamed, you can accidentally install a new copy of Magisk. This situation won't work at all - neither copy of Magisk will work with two installed. This is one reason why I don't completely hide Magisk, so I can tell it's installed because I have it renamed as something easily recognizable.
   • Back to the Magisk app's Settings...
   • Click Systemless hosts. This adds a Magisk Module to Magisk, which you can verify in a later step.
   • Toggle Zygisk on.
   • Toggle Enforce DenyList on.
   • Click Configure DenyList.
     • Add every app that you want to explicitly deny root and the existence of root.
     • You can click the 3-dot menu and choose the options to display system and/or OS apps, if necessary.
     • Note that for many apps, it is not enough to click the single checkmark to the right of the app name in this list. For many but not all apps, you should click on the app name and you'll see it expand to two or more entries, each with its own toggles. In this expanded state, you can now check the single top checkbox beside the main app name and it'll toggle all individual sub-entries.
     • Some apps add new entries to this list from time to time, so if you find that an app used to work for you when rooted and doesn't now, check this list again and look for the entries that aren't fully checked. There will be an incomplete horizontal line above the apps that don't have all of their sub-entries toggled.
     • You can use the Search button at the top of this list to find specific apps quickly.
     • The most common apps you should definitely fully check in this list are:

       • IMPORTANT - There are some things, such as Google Play Services which it's fine to add to the DenyList, but it's perfectly normal when used in combination with the Universal SafetyNet Fix (USNF) that it is back to being unchecked the next time you visit the DenyList. Since USNF takes care of Google Play Services, you don't even have to add it to the DenyList in the first place.​

       • Google Play Store
       • Google Services Framework
       • Google Play Protect Service
       • Wallet
       • GPay
       • Any banking apps.
       • Any streaming apps that use DRM.
       • Any 2FA apps, especially those for work.
       • Some of those Google apps might not need denying, but it doesn't hurt to deny them.
       • Any time you toggle more entries in this list, it may be necessary to reboot the phone for it to take effect.
3. From the main screen in the Magisk app, go to Modules at the bottom.
4. Confirm that the Systemless hosts Magisk Module is added to this list, and enabled.
5. Install the appropriate Magisk Module: Universal SafetyNet Fix referenced above these numbered instructions.
6. Reboot.
7. Install from the Play Store:
   • YASNAC - SafetyNet Checker
     • Launch it.
     • Click Run SafetyNet Attestation.
     • It should say:
       • Basic integrity: Pass
       • CTS profile match: Pass
       • Evaluation type: BASIC
   • Play Integrity API Checker
     • Launch it.
     • Click Check.
     • It should have the following with a green checkmark:
       • MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY
       • MEETS_BASIC_INTEGRITY
     • It's normal for MEETS_STRONG_INTEGRITY to have a red X.
   • You don't have to keep these installed, although I keep them handy.
   • Sometimes, clearing app cache and/or data for apps like the Google Play Store, GPay, Wallet and others (and then rebooting) after these steps may help pass SafetyNet as well.
8. See @V0latyle's explanation (and further linked post) for why we can't achieve STRONG_INTEGRITY with an unlocked bootloader.
9. See @V0latyle's [DISCUSSION] Play Integrity API regarding why SafetyNet, per se, is actually defunct and replaced with Play Integrity - and New Official Universal SafetyNet Fix released by @kdrag0n v2.4.0 referenced in the steps above takes care of the latter.

Optional steps when updating - flashing custom kernels:

• Download the custom kernel of choice on the phone.

  • Be sure to read the particular installation instructions in the kernel threads' OP - any instructions in their OPs takes priority over anything I say here, which is generalized.​

    For now even the AK3 Zip versions of custom kernels requires Verity and Verification to be disabled.
    How to determine if you already have Verity and Verification disabled - see section in Post #3 - Other, most important resources
  • The two schools of thought on disabling Verity and Verification:
    • My post here. If you want to discuss it any, please do so in my thread, or at least not in that custom kernel thread, so as to keep the thread on-topic.
• Extract the vbmeta.img file from the inner Zip of the factory image zip and put it in the same folder with the latest extracted platform-tools.
• Hook the phone up to your computer and run the following commands:
  • 
    

    adb reboot bootloader

    [wait for the phone to reboot to bootloader (fastboot mode)]
    

    fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img --disable-verity
    fastboot reboot

• Unlock the phone once it's booted up.
• Make sure the Kernel Flasher app is up to date. XDA thread for the Kernel Flasher app is here.
• Launch Kernel Flasher.
• Select the slot that's mounted.
• Choose Flash AK3 Zip.
• Select the custom kernel zip just downloaded.
• When it's done flashing, head to Android Settings and perform a Factory Reset, as is currently needed for Despair kernel.
• If you failed to disable Verity and Verification ahead of time, if you have to, just force the phone off using these instructions: Turn your Pixel phone on & off, then press the Volume Down and Power buttons for a couple of seconds to get into the bootloader (fastboot mode). You'll still have to factory reset after disabling Verity in combination with this kernel, for now.
• Whenever you use the flash-all to flash your phone, as long as you want to continue to disable Verity and Verification, you'll have to further modify the flash-all script as such:
  • 
    

    fastboot update image-cheetah-buildnumber.zip --disable-verity --disable-verification

ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers:​

Platform Tools was updated in August 2022 to v33.0.3 (don't use the newer v34.0.0 - it has issues):

Anyone that updated their platform tools and needs to downgrade can use these links.

Windows

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-windows.zip

Mac

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-darwin.zip

Linux

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-linux.zip

Release Notes https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools:

33.0.3 (Aug 2022)​

• adb
  • Don't retry adb root if first attempt failed.
  • Fix track-devices duplicate entry.
  • Add receive windowing (increase throughput on high-latency connections).
  • More specific error messages in the "more than one device" failure cases.
  • Reject unexpected reverse forward requests.
  • Fix install-multi-package on Windows.
• fastboot
  • Remove e2fsdroid as part of SDK platform-tools.
  • Print OemCmdHandler return message on success.

You'll need this if you're going to unlock the bootloader on your Pixel 7 Pro: SDK Platform Tools (download links for Windows, Mac, and Linux). Note that you can find links to download the tools elsewhere, but I wouldn't trust them - you never know if they've been modified. Even if the person providing the link didn't do anything intentionally, the tools could be modified without them being aware. Why take a chance of putting your phone security further at risk?

You can alternately use the tools from the SDK Manager, but most of us will want to stick to the basic tools-only without the complications of the full development manager.

For Windows, get Google's drivers here Get the Google USB Driver (ADB will likely work while the phone is fully booted, but if you're like me, you'll need these drivers for after you adb reboot-bootloader, to be able to use ADB and Fastboot.

 

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Other, most important resources​

A list of other important apps: - be sure to thank the respective OPs:

• Here's the Magisk section of XDA's forums, for rooting. Magisk on GitHub.
• @[email protected]'s section for Nova Launcher / Nova Launcher Prime - been using this since early 2012!
• @capntrips' thread [DEV] Kernel Flasher
• [KERNEL] CleanSlate |S2S|AdBlock|VIB|BatterySvr - Thanks @tbalden!
• [Kernel] [Android Stable]Kirisakura for Pixel 7/Pro aka "Pantah" - thanks @Freak07!
• [KERNEL]Despair Kernel - Thanks @DespairFactor!
• Multi Timer StopWatch - this multiple timer app is the bomb. Got widgets, customization like crazy, you name it.
  • See my review with screenshots about Multi Timer StopWatch here.
• @Chainfire's thread [APP][5.0+][2020.12.22] CF.lumen v3.74 - I used to use this app to enable my phones to go extra dim before Android developed the better native capability for that, and the app has been confirmed to work on the Pixel 7 Pro for color control, too
• @jorrik98's thread [Themes / Apps / Mods] Better Internet Tiles - Bring back Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles! (non-root)
• @VR25's thread Advanced Charging Controller (ACC)
• CrazyBoyFeng's ACC Settings
• MatteCarra's AccA (Advanced Charging Controller App)
• @siavash79's thread [MOD][Xposed+Magisk][Pre-Release] AOSP Mods - System modifications for AOSP-based Android 12+. This is a big one for me, personally.
• @Quinny899's thread [APP][ROOT][11+][19/07] Classic Power Menu - Power Menu Replacement w/ Wallet, Controls on Android 11, 12, 13+
• Swift Backup
• @j4velin's thread [APP] Wallpaper Changer - been using this since mid-2011!
• @Jawomo's thread [Themes / Apps / Mods] aodNotify - Notification Light / LED - see my post in that thread here for the proper offsets to use the front camera notification circle on the Pixel 7 Pro.
• @Jawomo's thread [APP] dynamicSpot - iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island for android!

How to unroot
One of these two options:

1. Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you do not have to manually unlock the bootloader - their site will do that on its own).
   Select the options to:
   • Wipe
   • Force flash all partitions
   • Re-lock bootloader
2. Flash the completely stock init_boot.img from the same firmware version that you're on:
   

   adb reboot bootloader
   fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img

TWRP [not made for the Pixel 7 (or 6) Pro yet - will update when or if ever it has - don't hold your breath]

I would guess that this should be the appropriate URL for official TWRP custom recovery for the Pixel 7 Pro, but who knows when/if that will actually be made available, and it may become available unofficially in these forum sections before being made official. I'll adjust this URL as needed. https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel7pro.html.

Factory Images (requires an unlocked bootloader)

It's also handy to have to the full official firmware available, whether it's to recover from accidents or for actual development. Note the official link to the general Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices page. The following link goes directly to the Pixel 7 Pro (Cheetah) section: Pixel 7 Pro Factory Images. I prefer to actually bookmark a link to the device listed immediately below the device I want the firmware for, because Google dumbly (in my opinion) puts the latest firmware at the bottom of the list for each particular device, and that ends up making you scroll a lot after a year or two of monthly updates.

Full OTA Images (doesn't require an unlocked bootloader - you can ask questions in this thread, but I won't be providing the steps necessary, as I always use the factory image)

Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices

Check warranty status - *may* reveal if a phone is refurbished, only if the phone was refurbished through Google - thanks to @Alekos for making me aware of the site.

Official Google Pixel Update and Software Repair (reported as of January 23, 2022 to still not be updated for the Pixel 6/Pro - no idea if it has yet now, or if it will be for the 7/Pro)

Official Google Pixel Install fingerprint calibration software (also available at the bottom of the Update and Software Repair page above) - I believe this is only helpful if you've replaced the screen - if it's anything like the Pixel 6 Pro: if you have the screen replaced, then you *must* have the fingerprint reader replaced as well.

Find problem apps, Magisk, and LSposed Modules by (three different methods):

1. Google's Help Page for Find problem apps by rebooting to safe mode - this can be a lifesaver and keep you from having to do a restore to 100% complete stock or even from having to do a factory reset. This will deactivate all Magisk modules, and they'll remain deactivated even after you boot normally after briefly booting to safe mode. You can re-enable the Magisk modules as you wish to try to narrow down the problem if it was caused by a Magisk module. This can even get things working again after a Magisk Module wasn't finished installing and potentially causing a bootloop.
2. You can also follow @Jon8RFC's advice:
   

   For the future, you don't need to go into safe mode unless that's your preference. I forgot what all it resets, but it's many settings and it's bothersome. I'd rather just reinstall my modules and not have to figure out those Android settings/changes which I come across days or weeks later when I infrequently do something. Have your phone reboot and run this:
   

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

   I like to just do this first:
   

   adb devices

   So the server is running, then I have the long one pasted and ready to go once the phone turns off.

   Worked for me yesterday when I accidentally tried some old version of a Magisk Module. You have to reinstall your Magisk Modules, but if you're using a third-party widget, it won't disable them like Safe mode does.
3. (May only be for mis-behaving LSposed modules):
   

   In the future try this
   
   adb wait-for-device shell su -c "touch /data/adb/modules/zygisk_lsposed/disable"
   adb reboot

   
   Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you do not have to manually unlock the bootloader - their site will do that on its own)
   

   OEM unlocking in developer options needs to be toggled on. I don't "believe" you have to actually do the "fastboot flashing unlock" command.

   
   How to determine if you already have Verity and Verification disabled (required for custom kernels for now)
   

   I keep seeing this asked, so I added a Magisk module for it to the linked Github release. With the module installed, you can just run:
   
   

   su
   avbctl get-verity
   avbctl get-verification

   
   I spent way more time debugging that I downloaded Github's HTML of the update-binary script rather than the raw file than I care to admit. Off to bed.

   Alternative two more manual ways of checking:
   

   Since you´re probably already rooted anyway if you plan to flash this kernel, simply reboot your device. After you enter the device immediately take a kernel log with for example EXKM or any other app that allows to do that, terminal, etc.
   
   Look for that line
   [ 1.273480] init: [libfs_avb]AVB HASHTREE disabled on: /vendor_dlkm
   
   If you see this line, verity/verification should be disabled.

   I've seen several cases where having the ability to check would have been handy, so I pushed an avbctl binary built against the latest aosp sources here.
   
   The simplest way to use it would be the following:
   
   

   adb push avbctl /data/local/tmp
   adb shell
   su
   cd /data/local/tmp
   chmod +x avbctl
   ./avbctl get-verity
   ./avbctl get-verification

 

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Build ID definitions​

Build ID definitions: - thanks to @Namelesswonder for linking, quoting, and explanation:

https://source.android.com/docs/setup/about/build-numbers#build-ids-defined

First character is the version code of the release of Android, in this case Tiramisu (T) which is Android 13.

The second character is the branch of device platform that the build is from.

• D: Device specific branch, what the device launches with until the next branch merge.
• P: Primary branch, designates release branch for a successive version of Android for the device.
• Q: Quarterly platform release, the feature drops that happen every quarter.

The third and fourth characters further define the subbranch. It's only well defined for QPRs, with the number defining which QPR the build is from. The number was "2" for the case of Android 12L.

The date roughly corresponds to when it was branched, but is mainly used to distinguish what the security patch level for release builds. Developers builds are closer to the true time it was branched.

The next three digits relate to versions based on that dated branch, and differ when a telecom needs a larger change, for example in the radio firmware or other larger change.

The last two characters are hotfixes, which usually include small changes for telecoms that need something like their APN changed after the date branch.

In this case TQ1A.230205.002 is Android 13 QPR1 that includes security patch 2023-02-05, and TQ2A.230305.008 is Android 13 QPR2 that includes security patch 2023-03-05.

Codenames, Tags, and Build Numbers | Android Open Source Project

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Build ID definitions​

In Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) and higher, individual builds are identified with the build ID format PVBB.YYMMDD.bbb[.Cn], where:

• P represents the first letter of the codename of the platform release, for example, O is Oreo.
• V represents a supported vertical. By convention, P represents the primary platform branch.
• BB is an alphanumeric code that allows Google to identify the exact code branch the build was made from.
• YYMMDD identifies the date when the release is branched from or synced with the development branch. It's not always the exact date at which a build was made as it's common for minor variations added to an existing build to re-use the same date code as the existing build.
• bbb identifies individual versions related to the same date code, sequentially starting with 001.
• Cn is an optional, alphanumeric that identifies a hotfix on top of an existing PVBB.YYMMDD.bbb build, starting from A1.

Older Android releases use a different, shorter build ID code (for example, FRF85B) where:

• The first letter is the codename of the release family, for example, F is Froyo.
• The second letter is a branch code that allows Google to identify the exact code branch the build was made from. By convention, R is the primary release branch.
• The third letter and following two numbers are a date code. The letter counts quarters (A is Q1 2009, F is Q2 2010, and so on). The two numbers count days within the quarter (F85 is June 24, 2010). The date code isn't always the exact date at which a build was made as it's common for minor variations added to an existing build to re-use the same date code as the existing build.
• The last letter identifies individual versions related to the same date code, sequentially starting with A (which is implicit and usually omitted for brevity).

 

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Reserved #5.

 

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Regarding P7P 5G model numbers and capabilities, and how to determine your hardware version:

Source 1
Source 2 - Thanks to @xike456 for the additional information

There are two hardware versions in the United States:

• GP4BC
  • 5G Sub 6GHz
  • UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1,2,4,5,6,8,19
  • LTE: Bands B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/46/48/66/71
  • 5G Sub-620: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/28/30/38/40/41/48/66/71/75/76/77/78
• GE2AE
  • 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz
  • GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1,2,4,5,6,8,19
  • LTE: Bands B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/39/40/41/42/46/48/66/71
  • 5G Sub-620: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/28/30/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78
  • 5G mmWave20: Bands n257/n258/n260/n261

Two other hardware versions. Not sure where they are distributed - possibly in Canada:

• GVU6C
  • 5G Sub 6GHz
• GQML3
  • 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz
  • No other information is known

Two more hardware versions. Not sure where they are distributed, but Japan is one::

• G03Z5 - information comes from here. For some reason lumped in with Model GVU6C above at that link and considered the same model.
  • 5G Sub 6GHz
• GFE4J - information comes from here. For some reason lumped in with Model GE2AE above at that link and considered the same model.
  • 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz

  • 

Thanks to @xike456 for the additional information above, and provided in their post:

Here is my 7 pro model number: GFE4J
I found some info about this here.
unroot.

Thanks to @xstefen for providing this link:

Google LLC Device Database

device.report

How to determine your hardware version:

Settings>About Phone>Regulatory Labels

Carrier/Color/Storage model numbers (gotten from Best Buy):

• Unlocked:
  • Obsidian
    • 128GB - GA03453-US
    • 256GB - GA03456-US
    • 512GB - GA03459-US
  • Hazel
    • 128GB - GA03455-US
    • 256GB - GA03458-US
    • 512GB - GA03461-US
  • Snow
    • 128GB - GA03454-US
    • 256GB - GA03457-US
    • 512GB - GA03460-US
• Sprint:
  • Obsidian - 128GB - GA03443-US
  • Hazel - 128GB - GA03445-US
  • Snow - 128GB - GA03444-US
• Verizon:
  • Obsidian
    • 128GB - GA03414-US
    • 256GB - GA03417-US
  • Hazel - 128GB - GA03416-US
  • Snow - 128GB - GA03415-US
• T-Mobile
  • Obsidian - 128GB - GA03443-US
  • Hazel - 128GB - GA03445-US
  • Snow - 128GB - GA03444-US
• No idea about AT&T model numbers - Google's site lists the carrier in their Store, but looks like Best Buy doesn't sell them.

Thanks, @Sib64!

Obsidian - 256GB - GA03465-GB - solded by Sosh France

 

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Post #7 Pro

My personal advice for how to get your device back up and running as you had it before a factory reset:

1. I use Nova Launcher Prime, so I do backups anytime I change my home screen or app drawer/tabs setup, so widgets and app icons and other Nova-specific configurations are easier to restore.
2. Go to Android Settings and use Settings' search box for Backup. Make sure that your Google account is set up to backup your apps (and app data for the apps that developers have configured to use Google's Backup API). Make sure things are backed up. Note, this doesn't backup the apps themselves, only the list of apps, so only applies to apps installed from the Play Store. As I said in parentheses, developers have to choose to integrate Google's Backup API into their app, and those apps only will get their app data backed up into Google's cloud.
3. If you're rooted also, then you could use something like Swift Backup to backup to the cloud. I do so, although I still restore as much as possible through Google's backup, and I only restore through Swift on a case-by-case basis, as needed when I discover an app that's tough to set back up doesn't have it's data restored by Google.
4. If you've used Google Photos to backup your photos to Google's cloud, then hit the button in Google Photos to free up space. This will automatically and only delete your local copies of photos and videos that it's already backed up.
5. Once that ^ is done, look at your internal storage with your favorite File Manger and see if there's anything left that you want to back up manually, since a factory reset will wipe everything. Copy them to your computer or a flash drive.
6. When you're just starting the out of the box setup after the reset, when it asks you if you want to use a cable to restore things from an old phone, choose No, and that will lead you to Google's cloud backup where you can choose to restore everything, or you can select what you want to restore.
7. I think you can figure out the rest.

Also see Post #3 - Other, most important resources:

• A list of other important apps

 

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Spoiler: Old news from the OP:

March 9, 2023
Note that over three users have said that 34.0.1 did not work correctly for them.

Spoiler

Windows: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip

Mac: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-darwin.zip

Linux: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip

SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers

Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.

developer.android.com

Platform-Tools v34.0.1 is up!

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r34.0.1-windows.zip

34.0.1 (March 2023)​

• adb
  • macOS: Reverted "unstable connectivity (MacBook high speed cable)" resolution due to adb install hang (issue #270205252).
• fastboot
  • Windows: Fixed "mke2fs: Illegal or malformed device name while trying to determine filesystem size" error introduced in Platform tools 34.0.0 (issue #271039230).

February 6, 2023

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google Developers

developers.google.com

13.0.0 (TQ1A.230205.001.A2, Feb 2023, Telstra)	Flash	Link	f81c82a2687ee092b675e8329628a00dfc5ce722e47d0603c000a3dd8ddfb68d
13.0.0 (TQ1A.230205.001.D2, Feb 2023, T-Mobile, T-Mobile MVNOs)	Flash	Link	f2c2d91a753f96c45cb7d31c79929eeac408ba4abff9603cf2c786e36aa87042
13.0.0 (TQ1A.230205.002, Feb 2023)	Flash	Link	4439927e14a29c71499ed7796756b7197e76096c197c7f43634638ccea89e237

Google Pixel Update - February 2023 - Google Pixel Community

https://support.google.com/profile/79501506

Kush M.

Community Manager•Original Poster
8 min. ago

Google Pixel Update - February 2023​

Announcement
Hello Pixel Community,

We have provided the monthly software update for February 2023. All supported Pixel devices running Android 13 will receive these software updates starting today. The rollout will continue over the next week in phases depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.

Details of this month’s security fixes can be found on the Android Security Bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin

Thanks,
Google Pixel Support Team


Software versions

Global

• Pixel 4a: TQ1A.230205.002
• Pixel 4a (5G): TQ1A.230205.002
• Pixel 5: TQ1A.230205.002
• Pixel 5a (5G): TQ1A.230205.002
• Pixel 6: TQ1A.230205.002
• Pixel 6 Pro: TQ1A.230205.002
• Pixel 6a: TQ1A.230205.002
• Pixel 7: TQ1A.230205.002
• Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230205.002

Canada

• Pixel 4a: TQ1A.230205.001.B2

Telstra (AU)

• Pixel 7: TQ1A.230205.001.A2
• Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230205.001.A2

T-Mobile, Google Fi (US)

• Pixel 4a (5G): TQ1A.230205.001.D2
• Pixel 5: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
• Pixel 5a (5G): TQ1A.230205.001.D2
• Pixel 6: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
• Pixel 6 Pro: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
• Pixel 6a: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
• Pixel 7: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
• Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230205.001.D2

What’s included

The February 2023 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.

Accessibility

• Fix for issue preventing touch interaction with Braille keyboard in certain conditions

Audio

• Fix for issue occasionally causing instability while Clear Calling is enabled in certain conditions *[1]

Bluetooth

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories

Framework

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Work profile calendar information from updating in the background

---------------------------------------------------------------

Device Applicability

Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.

*[1] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
Details
Other

Pixel Update Bulletin—February 2023 | Android Open Source Project

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Pixel Update Bulletin—February 2023​

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Published February 6, 2023
The Pixel Update Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities and functional improvements affecting supported Pixel devices (Google devices). For Google devices, security patch levels of 2023-02-05 or later address all issues in this bulletin and all issues in the February 2023 Android Security Bulletin. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version.
All supported Google devices will receive an update to the 2023-02-05 patch level. We encourage all customers to accept these updates to their devices.
Note: The Google device firmware images are available on the Google Developer site.

Announcements​

• In addition to the security vulnerabilities described in the February 2023 Android Security Bulletin, Google devices also contain patches for the security vulnerabilities described below.

Security patches​

Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component that they affect. There is a description of the issue and a table with the CVE, associated references, type of vulnerability, severity, and updated Android Open Source Project (AOSP) versions (where applicable). When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug ID, like the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug, additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID.

Pixel​

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2023-20949	A-259323133 *	ID	High	regulator

Qualcomm components​

CVE	References		Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-25711	A-235114355 QC-CR#3003049		Moderate	Camera
CVE-2022-33225	A-240985973 QC-CR#3138506		Moderate	Bootloader

Functional patches​

For details on the new bug fixes and functional patches included in this release, refer to the Pixel Community forum.

Common questions and answers​

This section answers common questions that may occur after reading this bulletin.
1. How do I determine if my device is updated to address these issues?
Security patch levels of 2023-02-05 or later address all issues associated with the 2023-02-05 security patch level and all previous patch levels. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, read the instructions on the Google device update schedule.
2. What do the entries in the Type column mean?
Entries in the Type column of the vulnerability details table reference the classification of the security vulnerability.

Abbreviation	Definition
RCE	Remote code execution
EoP	Elevation of privilege
ID	Information disclosure
DoS	Denial of service
N/A	Classification not available

3. What do the entries in the References column mean?
Entries under the References column of the vulnerability details table may contain a prefix identifying the organization to which the reference value belongs.

Prefix	Reference
A-	Android bug ID
QC-	Qualcomm reference number
M-	MediaTek reference number
N-	NVIDIA reference number
B-	Broadcom reference number
U-	UNISOC reference number

4. What does an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column mean?
Issues that are not publicly available have an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column. The update for that issue is generally contained in the latest binary drivers for Pixel devices available from the Google Developer site.
5. Why are security vulnerabilities split between this bulletin and the Android Security Bulletins?
Security vulnerabilities that are documented in the Android Security Bulletins are required to declare the latest security patch level on Android devices. Additional security vulnerabilities, such as those documented in this bulletin are not required for declaring a security patch level.

Versions​

Version	Date	Notes
1.0	February 6, 2023	Bulletin Published

January 2023:​

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google Developers

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13.0.0 (TQ1A.230105.002, Jan 2023)	Flash	Link	34d676ff4d260f02d9ada1f16f24fd7995c9b9ca832410099950d9c510db8793
13.0.0 (TQ1A.230105.002.A1, Jan 2023, Telstra)	Flash	Link	6632344c9647b04bfce622b0decf3733dfb3bc5c3b2c068ea118f8631c1b39b8

Android Security Bulletin—January 2023 | Android Open Source Project

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Android Security Bulletin—January 2023​

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Published January 3, 2022
The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Security patch levels of 2023-01-05 or later address all of these issues. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version.
Android partners are notified of all issues at least a month before publication. Source code patches for these issues will be released to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository in the next 48 hours. We will revise this bulletin with the AOSP links when they are available.
The most severe of these issues is a high security vulnerability in the Framework component that could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device, assuming the platform and service mitigations are turned off for development purposes or if successfully bypassed.
Refer to the Android and Google Play Protect mitigations section for details on the Android security platform protections and Google Play Protect, which improve the security of the Android platform.
Note: Information on the latest over-the-air update (OTA) and firmware images for Google devices is available in the January 2023 Pixel Update Bulletin.

Android and Google service mitigations​

This is a summary of the mitigations provided by the Android security platform and service protections such as Google Play Protect. These capabilities reduce the likelihood that security vulnerabilities could be successfully exploited on Android.

• Exploitation for many issues on Android is made more difficult by enhancements in newer versions of the Android platform. We encourage all users to update to the latest version of Android where possible.
• The Android security team actively monitors for abuse through Google Play Protect and warns users about Potentially Harmful Applications. Google Play Protect is enabled by default on devices with Google Mobile Services, and is especially important for users who install apps from outside of Google Play.

2023-01-01 security patch level vulnerability details​

In the sections below, we provide details for each of the security vulnerabilities that apply to the 2023-01-01 patch level. Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component they affect. Issues are described in the tables below and include CVE ID, associated references, type of vulnerability, severity, and updated AOSP versions (where applicable). When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug ID, like the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug, additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID. Devices with Android 10 and later may receive security updates as well as Google Play system updates.

Framework​

The most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Updated AOSP versions
CVE-2022-20456	A-242703780	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2022-20489	A-242703460	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2022-20490	A-242703505	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2022-20492	A-242704043	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2022-20493	A-242846316	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2023-20912	A-246301995	EoP	High	13
CVE-2023-20916	A-229256049	EoP	High	12, 12L
CVE-2023-20918	A-243794108	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2023-20919	A-252663068	EoP	High	13
CVE-2023-20920	A-204584366	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2023-20921	A-243378132	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2022-20494	A-243794204	DoS	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2023-20908	A-239415861	DoS	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2023-20922	A-237291548	DoS	High	11, 12, 12L, 13

System​

The most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to local escalation of privilege of BLE with no additional execution privileges needed.

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Updated AOSP versions
CVE-2022-20461	A-228602963	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2023-20904	A-246300272	EoP	High	12L, 13
CVE-2023-20905	A-241387741	EoP	High	10
CVE-2023-20913	A-246933785	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
CVE-2023-20915	A-246930197	EoP	High	10, 11, 12, 12L, 13

Google Play system updates​

The following issues are included in Project Mainline components.

Subcomponent	CVE
MediaProvider	CVE-2023-20912

2023-01-05 security patch level vulnerability details​

In the sections below, we provide details for each of the security vulnerabilities that apply to the 2023-01-05 patch level. Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component they affect. Issues are described in the tables below and include CVE ID, associated references, type of vulnerability, severity, and updated AOSP versions (where applicable). When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug ID, like the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug, additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID.

Kernel​

The most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed.

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-42719	A-253642087 Upstream kernel [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]	RCE	Critical	mac80211
CVE-2022-42720	A-253642015 Upstream kernel [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]	RCE	Critical	WLAN
CVE-2022-42721	A-253642088 Upstream kernel [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]	RCE	Critical	Multiple Modules
CVE-2022-2959	A-244395411 Upstream kernel	EoP	High	Pipe

Kernel components​

The most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed.

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-41674	A-253641805 Upstream kernel [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]	RCE	Critical	WLAN
CVE-2023-20928	A-254837884 Upstream kernel	EoP	High	Binder driver

Kernel LTS​

The following kernel versions have been updated. Kernel version updates are dependent on the version of Android OS at the time of device launch.

References	Android Launch Version	Kernel Launch Version	Minimum Launch Version
A-224575820	12	5.10	5.10.101

Imagination Technologies​

This vulnerability affects Imagination Technologies components and further details are available directly from Imagination Technologies. The severity assessment of this issue is provided directly by Imagination Technologies.

CVE	References		Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-20235	A-259967780 *		High	PowerVR-GPU

MediaTek components​

These vulnerabilities affect MediaTek components and further details are available directly from MediaTek. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by MediaTek.

CVE	References		Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-32635	A-257714327 M-ALPS07573237 *		High	gps
CVE-2022-32636	A-257846591 M-ALPS07510064 *		High	keyinstall
CVE-2022-32637	A-257860658 M-ALPS07491374 *		High	hevc decoder

Unisoc components​

These vulnerabilities affect Unisoc components and further details are available directly from Unisoc. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by Unisoc.

CVE	References		Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-44425	A-258731891 U-2028856 *		High	Kernel
CVE-2022-44426	A-258728978 U-2028856 *		High	Kernel
CVE-2022-44427	A-258736883 U-1888565 *		High	Kernel
CVE-2022-44428	A-258741356 U-1888565 *		High	Kernel
CVE-2022-44429	A-258743555 U-1981296 *		High	Kernel
CVE-2022-44430	A-258749708 U-1888565 *		High	Kernel
CVE-2022-44431	A-258741360 U-1981296 *		High	Kernel
CVE-2022-44432	A-258743558 U-1981296 *		High	Kernel
CVE-2022-44434	A-258760518 U-2064988 *		High	Android
CVE-2022-44435	A-258759189 U-2064988 *		High	Android
CVE-2022-44436	A-258760519 U-2064988 *		High	Android
CVE-2022-44437	A-258759192 U-2064988 *		High	Android
CVE-2022-44438	A-258760781 U-2064988 *		High	Android

Qualcomm components​

These vulnerabilities affect Qualcomm components and are described in further detail in the appropriate Qualcomm security bulletin or security alert. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by Qualcomm.

CVE	References		Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-22088	A-231156521 QC-CR#3052411		Critical	Bluetooth
CVE-2022-33255	A-250627529 QC-CR#3212699		High	Bluetooth

Qualcomm closed-source components​

These vulnerabilities affect Qualcomm closed-source components and are described in further detail in the appropriate Qualcomm security bulletin or security alert. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by Qualcomm.

CVE	References		Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2021-35097	A-209469821 *		Critical	Closed-source component
CVE-2021-35113	A-209469998 *		Critical	Closed-source component
CVE-2021-35134	A-213239776 *		Critical	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-23960	A-238203772 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-25725	A-238101314 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-25746	A-238106983 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33252	A-250627159 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33253	A-250627591 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33266	A-250627569 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33274	A-250627236 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33276	A-250627271 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33283	A-250627602 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33284	A-250627218 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33285	A-250627435 *		High	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-33286	A-250627240 *		High	Closed-source component

Common questions and answers​

This section answers common questions that may occur after reading this bulletin.
1. How do I determine if my device is updated to address these issues?
To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version.

• Security patch levels of 2023-01-01 or later address all issues associated with the 2023-01-01 security patch level.
• Security patch levels of 2023-01-05 or later address all issues associated with the 2023-01-05 security patch level and all previous patch levels.

Device manufacturers that include these updates should set the patch string level to:

• [ro.build.version.security_patch]:[2023-01-01]
• [ro.build.version.security_patch]:[2023-01-05]

For some devices on Android 10 or later, the Google Play system update will have a date string that matches the 2023-01-01 security patch level. Please see this article for more details on how to install security updates.
2. Why does this bulletin have two security patch levels?
This bulletin has two security patch levels so that Android partners have the flexibility to fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices more quickly. Android partners are encouraged to fix all issues in this bulletin and use the latest security patch level.

• Devices that use the 2023-01-01 security patch level must include all issues associated with that security patch level, as well as fixes for all issues reported in previous security bulletins.
• Devices that use the security patch level of 2023-01-05 or newer must include all applicable patches in this (and previous) security bulletins.

Partners are encouraged to bundle the fixes for all issues they are addressing in a single update.
3. What do the entries in the Type column mean?
Entries in the Type column of the vulnerability details table reference the classification of the security vulnerability.

Abbreviation	Definition
RCE	Remote code execution
EoP	Elevation of privilege
ID	Information disclosure
DoS	Denial of service
N/A	Classification not available

4. What do the entries in the References column mean?
Entries under the References column of the vulnerability details table may contain a prefix identifying the organization to which the reference value belongs.

Prefix	Reference
A-	Android bug ID
QC-	Qualcomm reference number
M-	MediaTek reference number
N-	NVIDIA reference number
B-	Broadcom reference number
U-	UNISOC reference number

5. What does an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column mean?
Issues that are not publicly available have an * next to the corresponding reference ID. The update for that issue is generally contained in the latest binary drivers for Pixel devices available from the Google Developer site.
6. Why are security vulnerabilities split between this bulletin and device / partner security bulletins, such as the Pixel bulletin?
Security vulnerabilities that are documented in this security bulletin are required to declare the latest security patch level on Android devices. Additional security vulnerabilities that are documented in the device / partner security bulletins are not required for declaring a security patch level. Android device and chipset manufacturers may also publish security vulnerability details specific to their products, such as Google, Huawei, LGE, Motorola, Nokia, or Samsung.

Versions​

Version	Date	Notes
1.0	January 3, 2022	Bulletin Published

Google Pixel Update - January 2023 - Google Pixel Community

Kush M.

Community Manager•Original Poster

Google Pixel Update - January 2023​

Announcement
Hello Pixel Community,

We have provided the monthly software update for January 2023. All supported Pixel devices running Android 13 will receive these software updates starting today. The rollout will continue over the next few weeks in phases depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.

Details of this month’s security fixes can be found on the Android Security Bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin

This update also includes support for static spatial audio, which will provide surround sound for any connected headset. Another update will roll out to Pixel Buds Pro in the coming weeks that will enable spatial audio with head tracking.

Thanks,
Google Pixel Support Team


Software versions

Global

• Pixel 4a: TQ1A.230105.001
• Pixel 4a (5G): TQ1A.230105.001
• Pixel 5: TQ1A.230105.001
• Pixel 5a (5G): TQ1A.230105.001
• Pixel 6: TQ1A.230105.002
• Pixel 6 Pro: TQ1A.230105.002
• Pixel 6a: TQ1A.230105.001.A2
• Pixel 7: TQ1A.230105.001.A2
• Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230105.002

Canada

• Pixel 4a: TQ1A.230105.001.B1

Telstra (AU)

• Pixel 7: TQ1A.230105.001.A3
• Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230105.002.A1

What’s included

The January 2023 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.

Audio

• Add support for Spatial Audio with certain devices and accessories *[1]

Biometrics

• Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[2]

Bluetooth

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain Bluetooth Low Energy devices or accessories from pairing or reconnecting
• Fix for issue preventing audio from playing over certain headphones or accessories while connected in certain conditions

Camera

• Fix for issue occasionally causing captured photos to appear corrupted or distorted while zoomed in *[3]

Display & Graphics

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing display from waking or appearing turned off while device is powered on *[3]

User Interface

• Fix for issue occasionally causing UI to display in landscape layout while device is held in portrait mode

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Device Applicability

Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.

*[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 6a, Pixel 7
*[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
Details
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December 2022:​

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google Developers

developers.google.com

13.0.0 (TQ1A.221205.011, Dec 2022)	Flash	Link	b144b4262b6a349efe756a9446c9e9ce9123d839280f5e5b06ebbc661c577b68
13.0.0 (TQ1A.221205.012, Dec 2022, O2 UK)	Flash	Link	4406695deca324c94ef49b9be594362e350d45bdf2e7fad40cf147cdcfe5dc89

Google Pixel Update - December 2022 - Google Pixel Community

Kush M.
Community Manager•Original Poster
3 min. ago

Google Pixel Update - December 2022​

Announcement
Hello Pixel Community,

We have provided the monthly software update for December 2022. All supported Pixel devices running Android 13 will receive these software updates starting today. The rollout will continue over the next week in phases depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.

Details of this month’s security fixes can be found on the Android Security Bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin

Thanks,
Google Pixel Support Team


Software versions

Global

• Pixel 4a: TQ1A.221205.011
• Pixel 4a (5G): TQ1A.221205.011
• Pixel 5: TQ1A.221205.011
• Pixel 5a (5G): TQ1A.221205.011
• Pixel 6: TQ1A.221205.011
• Pixel 6 Pro: TQ1A.221205.011
• Pixel 6a: TQ1A.221205.011
• Pixel 7: TQ1A.221205.011
• Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.221205.011

Canada

• Pixel 4a: TQ1A.221205.011.B1

O2 (UK)

• Pixel 6a: TQ1A.221205.012
• Pixel 7: TQ1A.221205.012
• Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.221205.012

What’s included

In addition to new features, the December 2022 software update for Pixel devices includes several fixes and improvements across several areas including device performance, stability, connectivity, and more – see below for some notable improvements.

Apps

• Fix for issue causing text input to certain fields in the Phone app to display in a darker color
• Fix for issue occasionally causing playback errors when seeking through video content in certain apps
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing text messages from restoring from cloud backups during device setup
• General improvements for background performance in certain Google apps

Audio

• General improvements for USB audio support for various cables or accessories *[1]
• General improvements to support various audio codecs with certain devices or accessories *[4]

Battery & Charging

• Battery usage in Settings displays information since last full charge (up to 7 days)
• Fix for issue occasionally causing device to power off while Battery Share is active *[4]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing higher battery usage during media playback with certain apps *[2]
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive charging from working in certain conditions *[2]
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing wireless charging from working with certain accessories *[2]
• General improvements for charging, battery usage or thermal performance in certain conditions *[1]

Biometrics

• Fix for issue occasionally causing audio to skip when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories *[2]
• Fix for issue occasionally delaying when the fingerprint icon is displayed on the lock screen *[1]
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing fingerprint sensor from detecting touch while always-on display is active *[3]
• Fix for issue where fingerprint enrollment may occasionally display visual glitches in certain conditions *[1]
• Improvements for face unlock lock screen helper text shown in certain conditions *[2]

Bluetooth

• Fix for issue causing music playback to continue without audible sound after ending a call while using certain Bluetooth accessories *[2]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing audio to skip when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories *[2]
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing audio switching between connected Bluetooth devices in certain conditions
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Bluetooth Low Energy devices from displaying a device name during pairing
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection to car head units using older Bluetooth versions
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing discovery of certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing previously paired Bluetooth devices from reconnecting
• General improvements for Bluetooth stability and performance in certain conditions

Camera

• Fix for issue occasionally causing Camera app to crash while zoomed in or switching modes *[2]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing viewfinder preview to display a blank screen *[2]
• Fix for issue where video that is recorded while switching between camera modes occasionally shows gaps in playback *[2]
• General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions

Display & Graphics

• Fix for issue occasionally causing screen to flicker when waking from always-on display
• Fix for issue occasionally causing visual artifacts or glitches while using certain apps or games *[3]

Framework

• Fix for issue occasionally causing notifications to display in a different color theme from the system
• Fix for issue occasionally causing the wrong character to display after a new line in certain apps or UI elements
• Fix for issue occasionally causing Work Profile app notifications to appear even if Work Profile is paused
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain apps to rotate to landscape orientation
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing keyboard from being dismissed while using certain apps

Sensors

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing "tap to wake" or "lift to wake" from working in certain conditions *[1]
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive brightness from activating in certain conditions
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Quick Tap from triggering app or system shortcuts in certain conditions
• Fix to improve Adaptive brightness transitions during phone calls in certain conditions *[1]
• General improvements for proximity sensor performance under certain lighting conditions *[1]

System

• General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
• General improvements to optimize device thermal performance in certain conditions or use cases *[1]

Telephony

• Fix for issue causing reduced network or call stability under certain conditions *[2]
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing network SIM cards from activating in certain conditions *[3]
• General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
• General improvements for network connectivity after toggling airplane mode off
• General improvements for switching between 3G to 4G on certain carrier networks
• General improvements for VPN connection stability and performance on mobile networks under certain conditions
• General improvements for Wi-Fi calling stability and performance for certain carriers or networks
• Improve dual SIM network connectivity in certain conditions *[3]
• Improve RCS messaging stability under certain conditions *[2]

Touch

• General improvements for touch response and performance in certain conditions *[1]

User Interface

• Change for home screen search bar behavior to open the Google app when tapping the G logo
• Fix for issue occasionally causing "Pause work apps" button display over app drawer or in the wrong position
• Fix for issue occasionally causing certain Settings toggles to appear disabled, or set to the wrong state
• Fix for issue occasionally causing device color theme to change unexpectedly
• Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen app icons to appear duplicated after adjusting grid size
• Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen widgets or icons to appear small or scaled down in certain conditions
• Fix for issue occasionally causing media player controls to appear invisible or hidden in notification shade
• Fix for issue occasionally causing notification overflow dot to overlay app icons on lock screen
• Fix for issue occasionally causing notifications to disappear or appear invisible in notification shade
• Fix for issue occasionally causing screenshot captures to fail in certain conditions
• Fix for issue occasionally causing suggested apps in Search to overlap or display over results
• Fix for issue occasionally causing text to appear incorrectly cutoff or truncated at different font sizes
• Fix for issue occasionally causing UI to reset after adjusting display resolution
• Fix for issue occasionally causing wallpaper to appear black or empty in certain conditions
• Fix for issue occasionally enabling touch interaction during the lock screen transition after screen is turned off
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing media player album art from updating when content changes
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing media player controls from displaying on lock screen
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing screen to appear blank or frozen after launching certain apps
• Fix for issue where incoming notifications would occasionally display over others listed in the notification shade
• Fix to improve responsiveness of At A Glance home and lock screen widget for certain conditions or use cases
• Fix to improve spacing for certain UI modals in device setup and Settings
• General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions and animationas

Wi-Fi

• Fix for issue occasionally preventing hotspot from turning on in certain conditions *[1]
• General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions *[1]

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Device Applicability

Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.

*[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[3] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
*[4] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro

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New software features have arrived to the Pixel family - Google Pixel Community

Kush M.
Community Manager•Original Poster

New software features have arrived to the Pixel family​

Announcement
Your Pixel devices get a boost of helpfulness with Feature Drops *[1]. They’re automatic software updates that send new and upgraded features to your phone, earbuds, and watch, making them even better as time goes on. With the latest feature drop, your Pixel phone now has clearer incoming calls *[2], next-level audio with Pixel Buds Pro *[3], speaker labels on recordings *[4], a VPN by Google One for online protection *[5], and more. And it all happens over the air, so you get that new-device feeling without needing to get anything new.

The latest features will begin rolling out to Pixel devices starting on December 5, with rollout continuing over the next few weeks. Be sure to update to the latest Android version and update your Android apps, then look out for a notification from the Pixel Tips app to learn more about all of the ways your Pixel just got more helpful.

Hear voices clearly.
Pixel enhances the other caller’s voice and reduces their background noise to help you hear them when they’re in a noisy place *[2].

Surround yourself with sound (coming January 2023).
Feel like you’re at the center of the action in your favorite movies and shows. When paired with Pixel Buds Pro, your Pixel supports spatial audio with head tracking for immersive surround sound all around *[3].

Note taking just got easier.
Pixel helps you keep track of who said what in meetings and lectures with more than one participant. It transcribes recordings of multiple speakers by labeling each one and adding line breaks when speakers change *[4].

Extra protection when you’re online.
With VPN by Google One, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro help protect your online activity no matter what app or web browser you use. With no added cost to you *[5].

Wallpaper that wows.
Bring your Pixel screen to life with the new Live Bloom wallpaper collection. Explore the latest set of custom designs featuring vibrant images that shift and sway when your phone moves *[6].

New cultural wallpapers.
Keep your Pixel screens culturally relevant with the latest Curated Culture wallpapers. This new installment, illustrated by Morgan Harper Nichols, celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Morgan is an artist, poet, podcaster, and author whose work is inspired by real-life interactions and stories.

Find it. Fast.
Bring the power of Google Search to your Pixel to search your entire phone and the web, so you can quickly find what you’re looking for – a contact, app, screenshot, setting, and more. Now available for Pixel 4a and later.

Security and privacy, simplified.
Now Pixel makes it easier to protect your phone, accounts, and passwords by having all your security and privacy settings in one place. This includes new action cards that notify you of any safety risks and provide easy steps to enhance your privacy and security.

More ways to lift language barriers.
Live Translate can now translate texts in your messaging apps into more languages, including Arabic, Persian, Swedish, Vietnamese, and Danish *[7].

Understand how you sleep.
Pixel can help you understand what affects your sleep, like coughing, snoring, or how much you’re on your phone at bedtime *[8], now available for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro.

Get smarter about your sleep.
Gain a better understanding of your sleep quality with helpful insights from Sleep Profile on Pixel Watch *[9]. It looks beyond your nightly sleep patterns and tracks your habits and trends over a month-long period. You’ll get a sleep analysis based on 10 key metrics, be matched with one of six sleep animals representing distinct sleeper types, and receive education and personalized metric ranges so you can understand what to focus on to get better rest.
Summary of availability per device

† Only available in English (US).

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Disclaimers
*[1] Your Pixel will generally receive Feature Drops during the applicable Android update and support periods for the phone. See g.co/pixel/updates for details. Availability of some Feature Drops may vary.
*[2] Available only on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Not available on VOIP calls. Call quality of incoming call depends on the environment, carrier network conditions, and other factors. Actual results may vary.
*[3] Coming in January 2023. Available only on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Requires compatible app and supported content. See g.co/pixelbudspro/help for details. Pixel Buds Pro sold separately.
*[4] Available only on Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phones. Not available in all languages.
*[5] Available only on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Restrictions apply. Some data is not transmitted through VPN. Not available in all countries. All other Google One membership benefits sold separately. This VPN offer does not impact price or benefits of Google One Premium plan. Use of VPN may increase data costs depending on your plan. See g.co/pixel/vpn for details.
*[6] Available only on Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phones.
*[7] Available only on Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phones. Not available in all languages or countries. Not available on all media or apps. See g.co/pixel/livetranslate for more information.
*[8] Not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, prevent or treat any disease or condition. Consult your healthcare professional if you have questions about your health. See g.co/pixel/digitalwellbeing for details.
*[9] Requires Fitbit account and mobile app, and Fitbit Premium membership. Not intended for medical purposes. Consult your healthcare professional for questions about your health. Feature not available in all countries or languages.

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Pixel Update Bulletin—December2022 | Android Open Source Project

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Pixel Update Bulletin—December2022​

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Published December 5, 2022
The Pixel Update Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities and functional improvements affecting supported Pixel devices (Google devices). For Google devices, security patch levels of 2022-12-05 or later address all issues in this bulletin and all issues in the December 2022 Android Security Bulletin. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version.
All supported Google devices will receive an update to the 2022-12-05 patch level. We encourage all customers to accept these updates to their devices.
Note: The Google device firmware images are available on the Google Developer site.

Announcements​

• In addition to the security vulnerabilities described in the December 2022 Android Security Bulletin, Google devices also contain patches for the security vulnerabilities described below.

Security patches​

Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component that they affect. There is a description of the issue and a table with the CVE, associated references, type of vulnerability, severity, and updated Android Open Source Project (AOSP) versions (where applicable). When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug ID, like the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug, additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID.

Framework​

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Updated AOSP versions
CVE-2022-20504	A-225878553	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20512	A-238602879	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20514	A-245727875	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20524	A-228523213	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20553	A-244155265	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20554	A-245770596	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20510	A-235822336	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20511	A-235821829	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20513	A-244569759	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20523	A-228222508	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20530	A-231585645	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20538	A-235601770	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20559	A-219739967	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20543	A-238178261	DoS	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20526	A-229742774	EoP	Low	13

Media Framework​

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Updated AOSP versions
CVE-2022-20548	A-240919398	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20528	A-230172711	ID	Moderate	13

System​

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Updated AOSP versions
CVE-2021-39771	A-224545390	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20503	A-224772890	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20505	A-225981754	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20506	A-226133034	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20507	A-246649179	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20508	A-218679614	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20509	A-244713317	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20519	A-224772678	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20520	A-227203202	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20522	A-227470877	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20525	A-229742768	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20529	A-231583603	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20533	A-232798363	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20536	A-235100180	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20537	A-235601169	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20539	A-237291425	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20540	A-237291506	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20544	A-238745070	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20546	A-240266798	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20547	A-240301753	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20549	A-242702451	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20550	A-242845514	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20556	A-246301667	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20557	A-247092734	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20558	A-236264289	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-42542	A-231445184	EoP	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20199	A-199291025	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20515	A-220733496	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20516	A-224002331	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20517	A-224769956	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20518	A-224770203	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20527	A-229994861	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20531	A-231988638	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20535	A-233605242	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20541	A-238083126	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20552	A-243922806	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20555	A-246194233	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-42535	A-224770183	ID	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20521	A-227203684	DoS	Moderate	13
CVE-2022-20545	A-239368697	DoS	Moderate	13

Kernel components​

In addition to the platform fixes described above, Pixel also ingested the upstream kernel security fixes associated with snapping to LTS version 5.10.107.
More information is available at the Android Common Kernels page.

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-0500	A-228560539 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-1116	A-234020136 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-1419	A-235540888 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-20565	A-160818461 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-20566	A-165329981 Upstream kernel [2]	EoP	Moderate	Bluetooth L2CAP
CVE-2022-20567	A-186777253 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-20568	A-220738351 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	io_uring
CVE-2022-20571	A-234030265 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	dm-verity
CVE-2022-20572	A-234475629 Upstream kernel [2]	EoP	Moderate	dm-verity
CVE-2022-28390	A-228694391 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-30594	A-233438137 Upstream kernel [2] [3]	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-34494	A-238479990 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-34495	A-238480163 Upstream kernel	EoP	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-20573	A-235183128 Upstream kernel [2]	ID	Moderate	Kernel

Pixel​

CVE	References	Type	Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-20582	A-233645166 *	EoP	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20583	A-234859169 *	EoP	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20584	A-238366009 *	EoP	Critical	TF-A
CVE-2022-20585	A-238716781 *	EoP	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20586	A-238718854 *	EoP	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20587	A-238720411 *	EoP	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20588	A-238785915 *	EoP	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20597	A-243480506 *	EoP	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20598	A-242357514 *	EoP	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20599	A-242332706 *	EoP	Critical	Pixel firmware
CVE-2022-42534	A-237838301 *	EoP	Critical	TF-A
CVE-2022-20498	A-249998113 *	ID	Critical	libfdt
CVE-2022-20589	A-238841928 *	ID	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20590	A-238932493 *	ID	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20591	A-238939706 *	ID	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20592	A-238976908 *	ID	Critical	LDFW
CVE-2022-20603	A-219265339 *	RCE	High	Modem
CVE-2022-20607	A-238914868 *	RCE	High	Cellular Firmware
CVE-2022-20610	A-240462530 *	RCE	High	Pixel cellular modem
CVE-2022-20561	A-222162870 *	EoP	High	Audio
CVE-2022-20564	A-243798789 *	EoP	High	libufdt
CVE-2022-42531	A-231500967 *	EoP	High	TF-A
CVE-2022-20562	A-231630423 *	ID	High	Audio processor
CVE-2022-20574	A-237582191 *	ID	High	LDFW
CVE-2022-20575	A-237585040 *	ID	High	LDFW
CVE-2022-20602	A-211081867 *	ID	High	Modem
CVE-2022-20604	A-230463606 *	ID	High	Exynos Firmware
CVE-2022-20608	A-239239246 *	ID	High	Cellular firmware
CVE-2022-42529	A-235292841 *	ID	High	Kernel
CVE-2022-42530	A-242331893 *	ID	High	Pixel firmware
CVE-2022-42532	A-242332610 *	ID	High	Pixel firmware
CVE-2022-20563	A-242067561 *	EoP	Moderate	Bootloader
CVE-2022-20569	A-229258234 *	EoP	Moderate	Pixel Thermal Control Driver
CVE-2022-20576	A-239701761 *	EoP	Moderate	Telephony
CVE-2022-20577	A-241762281 *	EoP	Moderate	sitril
CVE-2022-20578	A-243509749 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-20579	A-243510139 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-20580	A-243629453 *	EoP	Moderate	libufdt
CVE-2022-20581	A-245916120 *	EoP	Moderate	Pixel camera driver
CVE-2022-20594	A-239567689 *	EoP	Moderate	Wireless Charger
CVE-2022-20596	A-239700400 *	EoP	Moderate	Wireless Charger
CVE-2022-20600	A-239847859 *	EoP	Moderate	LWIS
CVE-2022-42501	A-241231403 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42502	A-241231970 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42503	A-241231983 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42504	A-241232209 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42505	A-241232492 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42506	A-241388399 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42507	A-241388774 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42508	A-241388966 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42509	A-241544307 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42510	A-241762656 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42511	A-241762712 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42513	A-241763204 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42518	A-242536278 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42519	A-242540694 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42520	A-242994270 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42521	A-243130019 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42523	A-243376893 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42525	A-243509750 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42526	A-243509880 *	EoP	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-20560	A-212623833 *	ID	Moderate	Kernel
CVE-2022-20570	A-230660904 *	ID	Moderate	Modem
CVE-2022-20593	A-239415809 *	ID	Moderate	gralloc
CVE-2022-20595	A-239700137 *	ID	Moderate	Wireless Charger
CVE-2022-20601	A-204541506 *	ID	Moderate	Modem
CVE-2022-20605	A-231722405 *	ID	Moderate	Modem
CVE-2022-20606	A-233230674 *	ID	Moderate	Modem
CVE-2022-20609	A-239240808 *	ID	Moderate	Cellular firmware
CVE-2022-42512	A-241763050 *	ID	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42514	A-241763298 *	ID	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42515	A-241763503 *	ID	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42516	A-241763577 *	ID	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42517	A-241763682 *	ID	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42522	A-243130038 *	ID	Moderate	rild_exynos
CVE-2022-42524	A-243401445 *	ID	Moderate	Modem
CVE-2022-42527	A-244448906 *	DoS	Moderate	Modem

Qualcomm components​

CVE	References		Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2022-25677	A-235114749 QC-CR#3122626 QC-CR#3103567		Moderate	Bootloader

Qualcomm closed-source components​

CVE	References		Severity	Subcomponent
CVE-2021-30348	A-202032128 *		Moderate	Closed-source component
CVE-2022-25675	A-208302286 *		Moderate	Closed-source component

Functional patches​

For details on the new bug fixes and functional patches included in this release, refer to the Pixel Community forum.

Common questions and answers​

This section answers common questions that may occur after reading this bulletin.
1. How do I determine if my device is updated to address these issues?
Security patch levels of 2022-12-05 or later address all issues associated with the 2022-12-05 security patch level and all previous patch levels. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, read the instructions on the Google device update schedule.
2. What do the entries in the Type column mean?
Entries in the Type column of the vulnerability details table reference the classification of the security vulnerability.

Abbreviation	Definition
RCE	Remote code execution
EoP	Elevation of privilege
ID	Information disclosure
DoS	Denial of service
N/A	Classification not available

3. What do the entries in the References column mean?
Entries under the References column of the vulnerability details table may contain a prefix identifying the organization to which the reference value belongs.

Prefix	Reference
A-	Android bug ID
QC-	Qualcomm reference number
M-	MediaTek reference number
N-	NVIDIA reference number
B-	Broadcom reference number
U-	UNISOC reference number

4. What does an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column mean?
Issues that are not publicly available have an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column. The update for that issue is generally contained in the latest binary drivers for Pixel devices available from the Google Developer site.
5. Why are security vulnerabilities split between this bulletin and the Android Security Bulletins?
Security vulnerabilities that are documented in the Android Security Bulletins are required to declare the latest security patch level on Android devices. Additional security vulnerabilities, such as those documented in this bulletin are not required for declaring a security patch level.

Versions​

Version	Date	Notes
1.0	December 5, 2022	Bulletin Published

November 2022:​

Monday & Tuesday, November 7 & 8, 2022: Pixel 7 Pro Factory Images available:

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google Developers

developers.google.com

13.0.0 (TD1A.221105.001, Nov 2022)	Flash	Link	f2793a62a48bc840b892e74dd515739b657d2727c25edd074064e3ab019e73bf
13.0.0 (TD1A.221105.003, Nov 2022, Verizon, Verizon MVNOs)	Flash	Link	021be73c7c602de0fdefcd3a4c43d0d745188b7847880a0d4a2ccb6aa64c47a6

Tuesday, November 8, 2022: But I lump it in after the standard day's two images above.

13.0.0 (TD1A.221105.001.A1, Nov 2022, Telia)

Flash

Link

8c02369293402dc629728e0966d2ccc1976f513ed783ea2f64dcd1e55e221b3e

Thanks @Namelesswonder!

Much newer radio and modem on TD1A.221105.001.A1, even newer than QPR1 Beta 3.1.

Firmware Image​	Radio Version​
TD1A.221105.001​	radio-cheetah-g5300g-220908-220908-b-9040061​
TD1A.221105.001.A1​	radio-cheetah-g5300g-220908-221031-b-9238462​
TD1A.221105.003​	radio-cheetah-g5300g-220908-221006-b-9144834​
T1B3.221003.003​	radio-cheetah-g5300g-220923-221001-b-9127780​
T1B3.221003.008​	radio-cheetah-g5300g-220923-221028-b-9229469​

October 2022:​

Monday, October 24, 2022: Two more custom kernels are released for the Pixel 7 Pro:

• [KERNEL] CleanSlate T1.4.0 |S2S|AdBlock|VIB|BatterySvr - Thanks @tbalden!
• [Kernel][24.10.2022][Android 13.0.0 Stable]Kirisakura for Pixel 7/Pro aka "Pantah" - thanks @Freak07!

Sunday, October 23, 2022: Thanks to @xike456 for additional hardware model number information, which you can find in Post #6 - Regarding P7P 5G model numbers and capabilities, and how to determine your hardware version.

Saturday, October 15, 2022: New Universal SafetyNet Fix released by @Displax, which is a later minor revision of the test MOD version previously posted in this thread, and of the original MOD 2.0 which apparently had some typos - the latter which didn't work due to the typos but is now fixed if you download the latest one. You can get it either from XDA or on GitHub.

Monday, October 14, 2022: A custom kernel is released for the Pixel 7 Pro:

• [KERNEL]Despair Kernel - Thanks @DespairFactor!

Thursday, October 13, 2022: Pixel 7 Pro Factory Image is up! TD1A.220804.031 is confirmed to be the zero-day update, so is the most recent. Thanks to @bosox284 for confirming.

Version	Flash	Download	SHA-256 Checksum
13.0.0 (TD1A.220804.009.A2, Oct 2022)	Flash	Link	8e7393e1bd7f86d76d75cdea988d5e4ebfded3a50fac26d774b9eb07152c1ed5
13.0.0 (TD1A.220804.009.A5, Oct 2022, JP carriers)	Flash	Link	c68659bdd1d2b0b9a1740daa1502acbbf1b535be5b7e5bada157c82ef5fbf5c5
13.0.0 (TD1A.220804.031, Oct 2022)	Flash	Link	6152f6f3d8437be0ef840ed7056f15d0f52ba181a1d029ff84bd9d83c860d49f

 

[Sib64]

@roirraW "edor" ehT
You upgraded to the Pixel 7 Pro ?

 

[Gordietm]

When will the factory images for the 7 Pro most likely be posted?

 

[Ghisy]

Way to go @roirraW "edor" ehT!!

Let's get this party started!!!

 

[Lughnasadh]

When will the factory images for the 7 Pro most likely be posted?

Editing this post. The Pixel 6 factory images were posted on the same day the phone was released (not when pre-orders started). So maybe Oct. 13? or around there.

 

[rester555]

Glad to see you in the Pixel 7 pro forums! @roirraW "edor" ehT

 

[rester555]

I believe the factory images for the Pixel 6 series were first posted 9 days after the phones were released.

9 days after pre orders were announced or when you could buy them?

 

[Lughnasadh]

9 days after pre orders were announced or when you could buy them?

EDIT: I was wrong. The Pixel 6 was released on Oct. 28, 2021 and the factory images were released the same day. Pre-orders for the Pixel 6 began on Oct. 19, if I remember correctly.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

@roirraW "edor" ehT
You upgraded to the Pixel 7 Pro ?

Yes, sir! The USB 3.2 Gen 2 pushed me over the edge, believe it or not. I like to copy hundreds of gigs of FLAC music to my devices all the time.

Way to go @roirraW "edor" ehT!!

Let's get this party started!!!

Glad to see you in the Pixel 7 pro forums! @roirraW "edor" ehT

Thanks! Would you believe I only one other time upgraded to a next up higher model of any phone - the last time being from the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2/Epic 4G to the Verizon S3, and both phones had already been out for long enough to be a great deal under contract back then.

EDIT: I was wrong. The Pixel 6 was released on Oct. 28, 2021 and the factory images were released the same day. Pre-orders for the Pixel 6 began on Oct. 19, if I remember correctly.

That is exactly correct from my memory, too.

 

[rester555]

Yes, sir! The USB 3.2 Gen 2 pushed me over the edge, believe it or not. I like to copy hundreds of gigs of FLAC music to my devices all the time.





Thanks! Would you believe I only one other time upgraded to a next up higher model of any phone - the last time being from the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2/Epic 4G to the Verizon S3, and both phones had already been out for long enough to be a great deal under contract back then.


That is exactly correct from my memory, too.

I/O controllers are so necessary and not many people talk about that with phones. I hate how slow transfer speeds are with subpar hardware.

My next move in house is to convert everything to wifi 7. 6E is not a big enough jump from wifi 5. Also wired 10 gbE everywhere or higher.

I have a NAS video server for the house and there is nothing out there to do better than 2.5 gbE. I am waiting for better hardware to make my house 10 gbE.

 

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

I/O controllers are so necessary and not many people talk about that with phones. I hate how slow transfer speeds are with subpar hardware.

Absolutely! Especially these phones without MicroSD card slots, it just makes it worse - not that MicroSD cards are the complete solution, either. Especially if you don't want to take your phone case off, take out the card, put it back in later...

My next move in house is to convert everything to wifi 7. 6E is not a big enough jump from wifi 5. Also wired 10 gbE everywhere or higher.

I went 6E in the last couple of weeks only because all Synology routers including their newest don't work directly with Frontier Fiber's gigabit ONT - they've got a serious bug and I worked with Synology for a month without any progress. I became completely burned out on continuously experimenting with my networking. To Synology's credit, they bent over backward and then even connected me directly with their developers, but I just couldn't take it anymore.

At some point, I felt I should start getting paid to help them debug their product, and at another point, I just have to continue on with life and just use my network without plugging / unplugging / factory resetting, you name it, every day.

I went with two high-end gaming Asus routers (I don't game, though) and they have been the easiest to set up and have no issues at all.

[/mini-rant]

I have a NAS video server for the house and there is nothing out there to do better than 2.5 gbE. I am waiting for better hardware to make my house 10 gbE.

The Asus GT-AXE16000 - which I got a great deal on but it's still super expensive, has 2x10Gb, 1x2.5Gb, and 4x1Gb ports, and you can use any one or two of them as WAN, and it automatically makes the remaining LAN. Great flexibility. My second (mesh) router is their GT-AXE11000 - which I don't even remember if it has 10Gb, but probably does have one, and it definitely has 1x2.5Gb. I used each router's 2.5Gb for the mesh connection, although you can do so with Wi-Fi too if you wish. We have a small house but the opposite side of the house from my computer room can stand to have a little help for the best internet speeds, although the GT-AXE16000 by itself did quite well and much better than Synology's models.

 

[Superguy]

I'd love to see places that can SIM unlock the AT&T version so I can unlock the bootloader. Stuck doing the carrier version - hard to pass up $3 a month with a trade.

 

[rester555]

Absolutely! Especially these phones without MicroSD card slots, it just makes it worse - not that MicroSD cards are the complete solution, either. Especially if you don't want to take your phone case off, take out the card, put it back in later...


I went 6E in the last couple of weeks only because all Synology routers including their newest don't work directly with Frontier Fiber's gigabit ONT - they've got a serious bug and I worked with Synology for a month without any progress. I became completely burned out on continuously experimenting with my networking. To Synology's credit, they bent over backward and then even connected me directly with their developers, but I just couldn't take it anymore.

At some point, I felt I should start getting paid to help them debug their product, and at another point, I just have to continue on with life and just use my network without plugging / unplugging / factory resetting, you name it, every day.

I went with two high-end gaming Asus routers (I don't game, though) and they have been the easiest to set up and have no issues at all.

[/mini-rant]


The Asus GT-AXE16000 - which I got a great deal on but it's still super expensive, has 2x10Gb, 1x2.5Gb, and 4x1Gb ports, and you can use any one or two of them as WAN, and it automatically makes the remaining LAN. Great flexibility. My second (mesh) router is their GT-AXE11000 - which I don't even remember if it has 10Gb, but probably does have one, but it definitely has 1x2.5Gb, and I used each router's 2.5Gb for the mesh connection, although you can do so with Wi-Fi too if you wish. We have a small house but the opposite side of the house from my computer room can stand to have a little help for the best internet speeds, although the GT-AXE16000 by itself did quite well and much better than Synology's models.

Understood on the gt-axe16000, it's great, but Wifi 7 combines all channels 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz into a 320 MHz bandpass channel. With 6E, you can only get half that. It's almost there but I can wait another 2 years. Then my desktop, phones, and routers will all be converted.