yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hell-Razor:
> .\flash-all.bat
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'bootloader_a' (32380 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.926s]
writing 'bootloader_a'...
(bootloader) Command is not supported.
(bootloader) Please unlock device to enable this command.
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 1.026s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.051s]
finished. total time: 0.052s
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'radio_a' (57240 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.633s]
writing 'radio_a'...
(bootloader) Command is not supported.
(bootloader) Please unlock device to enable this command.
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 1.733s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.050s]
finished. total time: 0.051s
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain 'boot_other.img'
archive does not contain 'recovery.img'
archive does not contain 'system.sig'
archive does not contain 'system.sig'
archive does not contain 'vendor.sig'
archive does not contain 'vendor_other.img'
--------------------------------------------
Bootloader Version...: 8996-012001-1704121145
Baseband Version.....: 8996-012901-1703291803
Serial Number........: HT7530201745
--------------------------------------------
checking product...
OKAY [ 0.050s]
checking version-bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.049s]
checking version-baseband...
OKAY [ 0.050s]
sending 'boot_a' (25997 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.801s]
writing 'boot_a'...
(bootloader) Command is not supported.
(bootloader) Please unlock device to enable this command.
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 1.252s
Press any key to exit...

Hmmmmmmmmm
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Is your adb up to date? Also is your bootloader unlocked?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hell-Razor:
ADB is up to date. No, I am trying to unlock the bootloader...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Not a Verizon model right?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hell-Razor:
It is... I thought there was a leak for it still
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Not if you are on 7.1.1 or newer. Sorry.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hell-Razor:
Sigh. I think I made the mistake and updated it right away. I guess I will have to wait
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fenchai:
Hi! I was just looking for a guide to return to Stock and Just add Root (Magisk) THIS IS PERFECT!!!

But I do not understand what this BootSignerV8 is... The first time I rooted my Pixel IIRC there was no Bootsigned thing, what changed? I wonder
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
The May bootloader required the boot.img to be signed or you would boot loop. The June build does not require this so you can ignore this step.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fenchai:
Really? mmm so I just need to do all the steps and skipping the bootsigner zip.

Also what is eliminating "-w" for? I want to return to stock from a custom rom so I want to start fresh but not deleting any file. Should I still erase "-w" or leave the flash-all.bat unmodified?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
-w switch I think is basically a factory reset I think, I can't remember but I thought it would leave everything in the SD card partition in tact but wipe out cache and app data.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fenchai:
so removing the -w is leaving sd and only wipes cache and app data? I see... so I will do all the steps but the bootsigned zip. Thanks

---------- Post added at 07:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:10 PM ----------

Thanks! do I need to flash ElementalX kernel? I only want stock and magisk.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Removing -w doesn't wipe anything. So basically the reverse of what you said.

You only need to flash elemental if you plan on hiding that your bootloader is unlocked. So if you want to root with magisk to pass safety net and use Android pay, you will want the kernel to hide the fact that your bootloader is unlocked.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sruel3216:
will this work with the july update?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] django914:
Just wanted to post that this works for Mobile@Work/MobileIron to bypass root detection (depending on how your company does it)!

Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
Does the July build still pass SafetyNet or do we need to wait for a new version of Magisk?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sruel3216:
i tried and it didnt seem to root for me
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
What build of the July patch did you use and what version of Magisk did.you try?

I see there's a V13 beta for Magisk and there's a new version of ElementalX kernel as well. Has anyone gotten root and SafetyNet to work with the July update?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Ermacaz:
I followed the OPs instructions with the July factory image and the newer elemental (1.14) and still have root and Magisk safety check passes
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
The guy that develops the magisk offshoot for pixel isn't following up behind security updates because most don't break magisk or they havent in the past. Also his v13 was made before the July update ever came out and has been a lot less stable for a lot of people.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
I can confirm that following the directions in the OP will work with the July build. You will still have root and pass SafetyNet with Magisk v12, you should use ElementalX kernel 1.14 instead though, since that was updated for July. Also, make sure you're flashing NJH47D, not any of the carrier variants as those will not take root.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Few things, no reason any other version of elemental won't work or any custom kernel for that matter (I know what the op says). Also what makes you think only the D build works for attaining root (since that would be a first these builds)?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
I haven't tried older versions of the ElementalX kernel with the July build. They may very well work, but I prefer to be up to date, if possible.

As for carrier variants builds, I have played around with the Verizon one, since my Pixel XL was originally a VZW Pixel with an unlocked bootloader. All I can say is; I can't get root with the Verizon Pixel XL build and Magisk v12. NJH47D works fine though. I don't really see any reason to flash other builds than the unlocked one though since it seems works fine on all carriers.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
You're statement about elemental made it seem like there was a specific reason for calling out the newest version.

Also as far as what build you flash, there are some instances where the carrier specific builds are better for your device over the international one. That is why they label them because they often include tweaks to improve connectivity on whatever carrier it is labelled for. Not to mention chances are everything is exactly the same minus the radio and modem and likely some frame work changes for things like visual voice mail and wifi calling.

I guess what my point is that if you do something out of personal preference, it's a lot less confusing for other users trying to learn all this if you word it that way because there are plenty of other situations where they have to do things a certain way.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
Sorry for any confusion that my initial post may have caused. I only saw one post saying the OP's method still works, and another poster said they couldn't achieve root with the July build. I just wanted to confirm that you can still follow the steps in the OP with the July build and have root and pass SafetyNet.

As for carrier builds, I think you have a point about connectivity possibly being better on them. My reception has been consistently mediocre using the unlocked images. I would like to try the VZW image, but I just can't seem to attain proper root with it. Maybe SuperSU would work, but I really want to stick with Magisk and systemless root for the time being.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sruel3216:
I switched to Verizon build this update and like you said could not get root with magsik. I did get root with SuperSU
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] firewave:
Sort of. You should use v1.14 because it has July patch inside. Using old version will work, but you won't have all the security patch applied. Should work with 98% of custom kernels. 1% don't have the necessary patch and 1% just changes too much things (like Fire-Ice kernel).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
I guess I took the statement of "you should use x july kernel" to mean there was a specific reason, since being up to date kind of goes without saying. Like when I tell people they should use a certain version of twrp when flashing magisk. Because it doesnt work with rc1 over rc2. I was just curious for my own clarification though, no biggie
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
Worked for me Verizon stock, on July, magisk 12 and Elemental. Good to go. Doesn't matter which build you pick. Pick the one for your phone and install magisk
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
Did you have to do anything special to get root with Magisk, or just follow the OP's directions?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
I just flashed V12 magisk for Pixel and TWRP after that

Booted back to system installed magisk manager 4.3.3. Checked core mode and the other three boxes, rebooted and I was good to go.

Edit TWRP rc2
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
Hey, you're right it does work. I don't know why I couldn't get the VZW June build to work, but July seems to be working fine; proper root with Magisk v12, SafetyNet pass, everything seems to work.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yearn2burn:
Worked for me too. July Verizon build with Magisk 12, ElementalX 1.14, TWRP 3.1.0-0RC2, and bootsigner v8.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pøîñtßlåñk:
Didn't work for me magisk gives an error when trying to flash.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] matlear:
Working great here on my Pixel XL - Latest July Update
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Helps a ton if you give details, what is the error, are you using magisk from the op, what recovery, etc..

Lots of knowledgeable people here, zero mind readers
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pøîñtßlåñk:
Got a pic of the error and I'm on stock July and with latest ElementalX kernel. Twrp 3.0.2.0 RC2.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
You're flashing the official magisk. That doesn't work on the pixel. You should either flash the one from the OP or find the one in the DD development thread.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pøîñtßlåñk:
Gonna try that now. ;)

Update - Boom! That worked. Thx Pcriz.:good:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Np
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yearn2burn:
Anyone know in a nutshell what is new in Magisk 13.1 vs 12? And what issues are people having with it? I got a message from Magisk manager to update which I have resisted clicking on since obviously would need the Pixel version.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
You can go to the magisk thread on xda and read his release notes.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sefirosu0522:
Would you or someone be able to link that thread?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
I'm driving but you can literally Google "magisk xda".
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sefirosu0522:
Got it. Thanks. I over thought it. I was on like 4 different threads.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Also saw this https://www.xda-developers.com/magisk-13-stable-branch/
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] acm25:
Unofficial Pixel XL versions of Magisk / MagiskManager v13 is available here from [MENTION=2461994]goodwin_c[/MENTION]

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=183895

Haven't tried these myself yet, but found this digging through the official Magisk thread.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
He also drops his builds in the Resurrection Remix thread
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sefirosu0522:
Guys not sure what I'm doing wrong but the updates from here didn't work:

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

I was only able to install the Pixel XL version but when I boot back up I'm greeted with the attached. Is there an easy way to fix this or do I need to wipe and start over?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yearn2burn:
The release notes weren't particularly helpful, like saying you shouldn't install this because of xyz and it sucks and you should just go back to the old build. Any personal experience out there?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
https://www.xda-developers.com/magisk-13-stable-branch/

You originally asked for Deltas. This article covers that.

Any personal experience won't give you what you originally asked for. Long story short for a pixel user is that 13 works like 11.9 and 12 did. You don't need core mode only and busy box is removed.

Happy flashing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] InternetUser007:
Magisk Settings Missing

I have followed the instructions to the letter. In fact, I did these exact instructions in June, and it worked perfectly. I have tried them again for the July update, and everything worked except Magisk Settings are missing (such as Magisk Hide). I have re-tried it again, but it still didn't work.

Info: Google Pixel, 7.1.2, Verizon, July update, TWRP recovery, installed Magisk v12.0 (pixel version), installed v5.0.5 of Magisk Manager.

Any help would be appreciated.

Unfortunately, I can not attach screenshots since I am a fairly new member, but you can find them here: imgur.com/a/4LWKF
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Aaron1017:
Use Magisk Manager 4.3.3.

5.x is only for 13.x and above.....
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] InternetUser007:
That would likely explain it. However, when I had tried to re-install v4.3.3 (during my troubleshooting) it told me "This package appears to be corrupt". I attempted to install both the apk file that I had downloaded in June, and the one from apk mirror (both versions 4.3.3). My attempts to install were performed AFTER uninstallation of Magisk Manager v5. Any suggestions? What would prevent me from installing v4 after uninstalling v5?

UPDATE: Trying to install via adb gives me the error "Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE]". How can I make my phone 'forget' it ever installed v5?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jws86:
Root newb here. I have a couple questions if someone would be kind enough to help me out, it would be greatly appreciated.

Currently I am unlocked and have the latest Screw'd BETA ROM flashed to my XL.

If I follow this tutorial in the OP this will wipe the ROM from my phone since I am flashing stock image. Go through root process etc after.

How do I flash back this ROM without losing root again? Doesn't flashing a ROM wipe TWRP and everything else on the boot image again? What would be the proper steps to flash a ROM after applying this root method?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
Was just curious if anyone else was passing safety net and certified but still not able to download certain apps from the Play Store the ones that require safety net. I'm using the new 13 for Pixel and they're not even showing up in Play Store. Did Google update something that screwed it up again?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] InternetUser007:
mac796, I just installed the version 13 for pixel and managed to pass safetynet using the "Magisk Core Only Mode", and I also can't see some apps in the play store that require SafetyNet (like Netflix).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
Your device is probably showing as uncertified in the Play Store. Try clearing the Play Store's cache and data and trying again.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] InternetUser007:
That worked. Thanks. My Netflix app is now updating. Although strangely, it says "your device isn't compatible with this version" when on the Netflix app page. Oh well, it downloaded and installed.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Vendetta61:
How did you install Magisk v13? I've tried Goodwin_c's version with his version of Magisk Manager and it says that I'm not rooted.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mac796:
Mine was showing certified but they eventually showed up it took about 2 days very strange
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alg0rhyth3m':
Followed instructions to the T and used the July verizon variant image. Couldn't pass SafetyNet but was rooted and all that. Went into download section and flashed an auto fix for safetynet just out of curiosity. Rebooted and got an error saying "System has internal defect" or something like that. "Please contact the manufacture". But it still let me boot and use the phone. Went into Magisk Manager and saw that I indeed passed SafetyNet. Magisk Settings still not showing up. Also, while I can't download certain apps like Netflix, the AndroidPay app is working just fine(surprises me). Anyone found a solution to anything else?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vacaloca:
It didn't show up for me either, but the workaround is to use Google Play interface on a normal browser and it will let you install it that way :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jschill31:
Hello,

Has anyone seen it fail when updating the factory image? I have never seen this before, it gets to the point where it should be sending the factory NHG47O zip to the phone and it fails stating there is not enough space?

Cheers
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
What device are you on?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jschill31:
Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
And you are doing the flash all.bat and you have flashed a factory image before?

You sure you also downloaded the image for the xl and not the pixel.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jschill31:
Yea, that is why it is so odd? I have done this several times, edit the -w and flash the full image in Fastboot. It gets through the radio and then when it should be pushing the NHG47O compressed file it fails stating there is not enough room. Just doing my update from June Verizon (NHG47N) to July (NHG47O)...maybe the download extracted wrong as I have not had any issues?

Figured it out, evidently on my laptop I did not have the most updated version of ADB/Fastboot and my phone was reporting space wrong...Got lucky on this one since it didn't write anyway. Pulled a newer version of tools and flashed like a champ...sorry to bug.

Cheers
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abz54:
Has anybody uninstalled magisk? I've flashed all the update partitions but I'm still getting a safetynet error, I've tried magisk uninstall zip but that end in an error.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Iceman248:
I'm wondering about this as well. I'm still on v12, but was going to upgrade soon, but it seemed like I'd need to uninstall first based on recent Google changes, but I was unsure if the stock uninstaller worked on Pixel devices?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yearn2burn:
Same issue here. Was fine last month, and not sure when it started, but now failing Safety Net. For the July update, i tried updating to V13, but didn't pass safety and went back to V12. Wonder if I screwed something up in the process. I haven't had time to fiddle with it, but I'm hoping others can give some pointers.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] prot-:
Install busybox
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abz54:
I'm not sure how that would help as I don't have root anymore and busybox won't open
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] firewave:
SafetyNet has been updated in July. I have updated the tutorial with new version of magisk that supports the last version.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] themastermonk:
If you were running 12 and just recently lost your clean bill of health from safety net make sure to run the uninstall magisk zip before updating to 13.

Also make sure to reboot after toggling systemless hosts to prevent adaway having issues.

Ran into this with my pixel just installing the magisk 13.3b4 zip and not installing the uninstall first. After doing that im on 13.3b4 clean bill of health from safety net.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] firewave:
Yup you're right. I also did that. Uninstall 12 then install 13.x.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elborak:
Thanks for updating the guide. It could now be simplified a bit:

No need to flash the bootsigner anymore.

No need to limit yourself to Magisk Core Only with V13.3 - I'm using the Tethering Enabler module just fine with SN passing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] yearn2burn:
Do others get an error flashing the uninstaller?

! Failed: /system could not be mounted!

Updater process ended with ERROR: 1

Edit: I think I just used an old uninstaller version. Fine now, all up and running, SafetyNet passing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CarteNoir:
I'm having issues getting this to work, for some reason after I boot back into the system MagiskManager says I don't have root and Magisk isn't installed. There are no errors when I flash the zips it just doesn't work.

EDIT: Turns out you must flash a custom kernel to get this working. Is there any way at all to stay on the stock kernel (even if it's a patched version of it) and have Magisk work?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ssingh819:
thanks for keeping this thread updated :)
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottIsMyName:
He should also link to the Magisk Manager APK built for our devices (found in the same thread as Magisk 13.3b3
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] biogon:
Weird. I was on B160 for the longest time and the fingerprint reader swipe-down for notification panel worked great.

Upgraded to B385 and besides the horrible battery life, the swipe-down stops working randomly until next reboot.

Seems to be exacerbated if I also have the double-click or click-hold function enabled.

Anyone else have this problem?
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Telperion:
While this wasn't discussed directly in another thread, it was discussed that Huawei's Smart Assistance seem to cause a lot of problems for a lot of people. I turn off everything under Smart Assistance. Instead of the gesture to drop down the notification panel, I just modify the navigation buttons to add a drop-down button.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] biogon:
Ah ha... sigh. That would explain things. I'll follow your lead -- thank you.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Telperion:
You won't miss that gesture anyway, at least. It's easier and faster to drop down the notification shade with the navigation bar button than the swipe gesture on the sensor. If it was a front-facing thumb sensor, that gesture would be more helpful, but on the back of the device it's more cumbersome by comparison.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] 09dgceph:
FWIW it works fine for me, so perhaps a reset would help you. I find the gesture very useful as a 2-in-1 when I unlock the phone and then immediately swipe down, a functionality the nav bar can't recreate.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] biogon:
Yeah, that's what I'd gotten used to.

Already did a FDR before AND after upgrading to B385 and then set up as new. Frustrating... wonder what it is.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] 09dgceph:
That's unfortunate, hope someone else has better advice for you then!
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] mine26135:
Same...!!?