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[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottIsMyName:
Would anyone with a WORKING December patched image file be kind enough to post it somewhere? I don't really understand why I follow the same process and get different results. It currently bootloops for me on the December image patched with Magisk 20.1 . After 3 or so reboots it stays in fastboot mode and says no valid boot slot.

Edit: Ok, so instead of

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

I simply did:

fastboot boot magisk_patched.img

This booted directly up. Magisk Manager says it was installed, so I reinstalled it again, this time directly from manager, and then rebooted. I believe this is necessary since simply running fastboot boot does not keep the img you booted with in the boot image. Reinstalling with Manager should fix that.

Hopefully this helps others with the same problem.
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pakabidu:
If anyone still needs patched boot.img from December update, here it is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/livsfwk8njj1o2d/magisk_patched.img?dl=0

Used to have an issue patching boot.img myself before, always used other people's. Now it started working properly for unknown reasons...
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bad--Dog:
any ideas why my magisk keeps uninstalling after rebooting pixel 3 on jan1 update... any help greatly appreciated its driving me nuts

edit: never mind figured it out
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bad--Dog:
This brought back my sanity and yes reinstalling magisk after first boot even though it says already installed is necessary for root to stick after next reboot
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] wangdaning:
"fastboot flash boot --slot-all magisk_patched.img" should be enough
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bad--Dog:
Maybe, didn't try it. It's not in the directions on the first page
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] krabban:
wtf am i doing, have done this before but not been able to manage this now ...

downloaded the latest firmware , cant extract the boot.img to get the patched_magisk

edit; im an idiot :D didnt remember that the patched is getting to my download folder after i flashed the boot.img
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Skysurfer77:
Has anyone already received the February System OTA Update?
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dcarvil:
Yes, I got mine on Tuesday. I think it was out on Monday. No problems doing an OTA update with Magisk following https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tutorials.md
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] djkurious:
Started to root with this guide. I downloaded the February update to my PC but not seeing the boot.img file in the firmware. Anyone know where it can be found?
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jd1639:
Download the full factory image, not the ota. Extract it, it's a zip file. In there you'll find another zip file. Extract it and in there is the boot.img.
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] djkurious:
Thanks, that worked and I am rooted :)
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] paujerk:
Hey, will this work with 3a?
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] wangdaning:
Should be the same, no promises though.
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] WalkerNH:
On February security update and I can confirm that this root procedure did NOT work for me resulted in boot loops or stuck in Fastboot.

Used Feb image

Tried with both Magisk final and beta

Tried with all combinations of patch options in Magisk
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] wangdaning:
You extracted the boot.img from the factory image, saved to device, patched it with magisk, extracted magisk_patched.img from device to pc and fastboot flashed the magisk_patched.img? Maybe try with canary magisk?
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] WalkerNH:
Yes I did all of that exactly I also tried canary and I also tried everything more than once and I could not make it work I either boot loops or got stuck at fast boot menu

I'd love to hear from others who are successful at rooting the February update because it's weird that only I would be unsuccessful if others were able to do it no problem
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] zane1374:
Any work on Android 11 beta?
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Exokan:
Did you have Magisk on your device before? A Module could be causing the bootloop.
[Google Pixel 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrJones2k:
thats what actually did the trick for me, thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] plikmuny:
As usual after every new OS release, I want to ask here is there a ready of hope for an update to this beast?

If at all yes from which developer are we going to see the support?

Android 10 looks more polished and better. I am sure our Mi6 hardware surely supports it.

Any positive answers are welcome.

Thanks for your understanding.
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] ni554n:
Not only Android 10, I think we are covered for next couple of Android versions. Snapdragon 835 is a fairly popular processor. We can safely say Qualcomm will support 835 couple more years. So if there is support, there will be custom ROMs. Also, even after that, some intelligent guy / team will port Android 13, 14, 15 to it, for sure.
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] plikmuny:
Oh I see... Very nicely put. I didn't know this. Thanks for opening my ?. You belong to either Google or Xiaomi or one of the leading developer in custom ROM 's.

Thanks that you got yourself bothered to answer me...
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Roshi69:
Sorry if this has been asked but I looked through and didn't see any LG based PIE ROMS.

Are there any about?

I've tried all the usual PIE ROMS (Lineage, DOT, HAVOC etc). Just fancy trying an LG Based Custom ROM without going back to complete stock.

Thanks,

Ross
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Roshi69:
Suppose that all makes sense.

I'm currently running Lineage and have no complaints...

I just sort of fancied trying the LG software again if it was out for PIE and someone may have had a rooted ROM that allows changing the navigation, status bar etc
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
I'm running rooted stock firmware with no complaints. I changed status bar icons with Xposed mods (including Gravity Box and Xstana), I'm running Nova launcher with my choice of icons, Anxious V30 mod and other stuff.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] Mrxyzl:
Agreed, mod rom can be replace by xposed and stuff. What we lack is a back port rom from newer model like v50. (Like what we see on older s series have backport rom from newe one)
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
It's official! :highfive: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/9449293

"While Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) was briefly available on the Pixel 3 during the Android Q Beta, Google ultimately removed the functionality. The feature is now official with Android 10, but only on the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL." https://www.9to5google.com/2019/09/03/pixel-3a-dsds-android-10/
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] los1223:
Anyone have luck trying this for themselves yet? I've been dying to pickup a pixel for years but needed dual sim. If this works as expected, I'd love to get myself a pixel. Does it matter which model you get? I know the Verizon model does not support esim. What about the T-Mobile, or Sprint variants?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] SGH-i200:
One user shared his success story:
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Lots of stories out there. Just get a Google branded model. Same basic price. 3a IMEI starts with 99. Golden.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Axe_L_Thief:
Works for me with Optus (Australia) e-sim and a Vodafone UK Sim while travelling. I've also noticed that there is now options to allow data for calling (presumably for VoLTE/VoWiFI) and MMS on the standby (non-data) Sim. Not being able to send or receive an MMS on the backup Sim was frustrating on beta 6.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
I never did the beta on my 3a but when I upgraded to 10 there was also an eSim manager update. So I'm not sure whether it was the release version or the eSim manager that gave all these options. It does allow VoLTE on my Verizon network and data for MMS messages even when mobile data is off on my Fi network. Also there is an option to use data during calls when my default data is Verizon. So if I get a call on Fi data is usually off because VZW is my default. This will allow Fi data during the call. Very slick. Might be time to sell my P3. lol
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] Axe_L_Thief:
Rethinking this. I think "allow data during call" is not to do with VoLTE but rather it's because only 1 Sim can be "in use" at once. If you didn't allow data during calls on the standby Sim (the non data one) you would not be able to use data while that standby Sim is in use (or on a call).

The only thing I miss is a failover data function, where if there is no LTE coverage on the primary aim, the second Sim (with coverage) could be used.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Under the Verizon network settings there is an option under "advanced" that allows VoLTE or not. "Use LTE services to improve voice and other comm" So perhaps it's because Vzw has that option available that there is a menu option there. Fi network settings don't have that but merely the "allow data during call". Vzw doesn't have that menu item. So if your carrier provides VoLTE then that would be the recommended option no matter which network was default.

I'm not sure how a failover would work. What if there is just a temporary outage due to conditions such as tunnels or spotty terrain? Then your phone would flip over to the other network without input and when service comes back then what? I suppose they could give you an option and perhaps in the future they will if they can make the switch seamless. As it stands it's either one or the other but not a difficult manual switch. I wonder how many would want an auto switch because of data charges on different networks that are used. I wouldn't use it but I can certainly see others might want it.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] suku_patel_22:
Can someone post a few screenshots of how it looks on Android10?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] 0wangj4:
Does not work for me. I get prompted to restart for dual sim, but when i do press it the phone does not restart. I am still only able to swap between SIM and ESIM. My pixel 3a from t-mobile still shows only 1 IMEI.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
How about on the box itself?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] 0wangj4:
The box itself only shows 1 IMEI. I did received the Pixel 3a from T-mobile trade in. I wonder if other ppl have similar issues.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Unfortunately it sounds like you got a Verizon type version. See if you can return it.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] N3utro:
I didn't have the 'add esim' option on my pixel 3a running latest official Android 10 stock rom. After asking google support about it they told me I had to check with my provider, which i did (Orange France).

Then Orange support told me that this was only possible with Iphones right now... Doh.

Welcome to France where only iphones exists :D

#edit: i've created a feature request for esim on Orange support forum here:

https://communaute.sosh.fr/t5/Ma-li...-option-Esim-pour-les-téléphones/td-p/2418650

If you also are a french user of the Pixel 3a using orange provider i suggest you answer to the above topic to push the request even more ;)
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
For those who couldn't enable DSDS in phone info (*#*#4636#*#*) and have non-verizon/non-Japan version, you need to have root and enter the following code in terminal emulator (use root by entering su first):

setprop persist.vendor.radio.multisim_switch_support true

Then reboot and enable DSDS in phone information (*#*#4636#*#*).

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80179137&postcount=24

Confirmed working with t-mobile pixel 3a.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] 0wangj4:
Whoa that's pretty messed up in that I thought T-Mobile pixel 3a were like unlocked Google versions. I feel duped for trading in and using a product outside of my given original perception.

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Yes that is what I have done. But I was under the impression that all Pixel 3a with android 10 should have DSDS support. But if my T-MOBILE pixel 3a was a Verison, I think I was duped.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
See the post above. The t-mobile version is the same as Google unlocked version after unlock. Because you have T-Mobile sim card inside, it is applying t-mobile carrier setting and blocking DSDS from turning on. In Android 10, carriers have more control on sim card configuration.

I guess if you update to Android 10 without t-mobile sim card inside, you could be able to enable DSDS without root.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] 0wangj4:
It should be. My pixel 3a model is g020g.

My box does show only 1 IMEI number. And my phone is unlocked. So I am very confused at this point and T-mobile doesn't know how to help when I explain everything clearly. I currently use unlocked bootloader and have root to access DSDS.

Does anybody else have this similar problem with T-Mobile Pixel 3a?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
Android 10 on t-mobile pixel 3a has the capability to support for DSDS but T-Mobile is not supporting DSDS on the pixel 3a, at least officially. Officially T-Mobile is not even supporting the e-sim on pixel 3a but there is a loophole that people can just provide the EID to activate on the e-sim like a ECCID on a physical sim.

That's the reason why you only see one IMEI on the box. It's because of the carrier, not the device.

I am able to see two imei's after enabling DSDS on my t-mobile 3a.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
My mistake, sorry. I just checked my boxes and the Pixel 3 from Verizon only has one IMEI and a Sim ID. The Pixel 3 from Google has one IMEI but an eSim ID not a Sim ID. The 3a from Google is identical to the Pixel 3 from Google.

Now here is the thing that I noticed different on the Verizon version vs. the Google version on both the Pixel 3 and 3a. When initializing from a factory reset or beginning setup the Google versions ask if you have an eSim then please use it now either with an account or with a scan code. The Verizon version does not even ask. So bottom line, if you have an eSim ID on the box then you can use the eSim. But... here's the rub. You can only use eSim if your carrier allows it. So for Orange they only support eSim for the iPhone. Verzion is exactly the same. If you have another carrier that will allow eSim use then you should be able to use it on that carrier with TMobile as the physical sim. That is what I do with my 3a. I have Google Fi as the eSim and Verizon as the physical sim.

So I started out with Fi on the eSim. Then after configuring the device I went to network setting and (now this I'm not 100% on the method but the result is correct) then I clicked on the + for adding a network. It then asked me to put in the physical sim which I did. (Verizon sim) then it rebooted and the eSim manager came up asking me which network I wanted for data, phone calls and whether to ask every time or use a default, things like that. There are a bunch of options to choose from but you will then have two networks on the device. Hope this helps and clears up my previous incorrect post.

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On a 3a you do not need an unlocked bootloader or root access to access the eSim. On the Pixel 3 during some of the beta phases you did but that has been removed and even with root access on Android 10 it's a no go for DSDS. DS-Single active still works on the Google version or perhaps other versions as well. It will not work on Verizon under any circumstances as of yet.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] J4DedPrez:
So if I factory reset without the T-Mobile sim in, activate the esim with Fi, I should be able to put in the T-Mobile sim and have DSDS functional?

Does the phone need to be unlocked because right now the unlock app does not work with Android 10.

I can have Fi active or T-Mobile active, but not both at the same time. Very frustrating
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
That's a good question. I can't believe that TMobile would actually disable the Esim but I guess it's possible. I think you need to have an unlocked phone for Esim to work but not bootloader unlocked, merely carrier unlocked. Once you have that I don't think a factory reset would even need to be done in order to activate Fi. I'm just not familiar with TMobile and their practices. I've only used Fi and Verizon.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] J4DedPrez:
Thanks.

I've been told by their "Team of experts" that DSDS should work on their Network. Looking at other forums its possible and works, but wondering if they carrier unlocked their phone before the Android 10 update, since from what I've read no one has been able to use the app to unlock their phone since the update. And it's my understanding it's the only way to unlock it.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Then I would get them on the phone and do a factory reset while talking to them. If eSim doesn't come up as an option at the very beginning then they need to get you a device that will if they say you are unlocked. It's also a slight nuance of "should work" on the network vs. "will work". I'm still pissed at Verizon because they won't allow it at all unless you have an iPhone. Ridiculous, these guys need to get their ducks in a row.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] J4DedPrez:
Tried resetting with no sim, activated esim with Fi, but can only choose 1 active at A time
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
It's dual standby not dual active. You need two radios to be dual active.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] J4DedPrez:
It should be dual SIM dual stand by. Active is just the term used in settings, but the phone has the capability because of the esim and the new software. It's all over Google the new functionality and showing it working, but can't get it to work myself and heard it's an issue on T-Mobile.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
I see. So what you are saying is that you can't get both lines to ring and text when in standby? In settings "network and internet" there is a mobile network tab that says 2 sims. Click that and it shows both sims as active. Yours does not? Under the network settings it also shows one network as default for mobile data and the other as available. If I set calling and sms to one particular one that changes somewhat. But just to clarify, when in standby and nothing going on will either sim ring the phone when a call comes in? Can you send SMS from either line?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] J4DedPrez:
Correct, only one will be active at a time.

Does yours work? Are you unlocked?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Not bl unlocked, Google device carrier unlocked
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] J4DedPrez:
Is your a T-Mobile version? The unlock app apparently isn't working on Android Q from what I've read.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Not sure what you are asking.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] J4DedPrez:
I got my pixel 3a from T-Mobile, not sure if there's Difference or not from there ones from Google. Is your phone a T-Mobile or Google phone?
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Google version. I will never again buy a branded device for myself.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] J4DedPrez:
Last time calling T-Mobile, if they can't get this device unlocked I'm going to have them refund for this device.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Unless I'm missing something I'm not sure even carrier unlocking will fix this. Verizon branded P3a acts the same way I think or even worse. They basically disable the ability to have the DSDS option and perhaps even using eSim entirely. Your 3a is acting like the P3 I have. You can enable dual sim but not dual standby. On my wife's Verizon P3 the eSim is disabled completely but she could not care less. You have 2 IMEI on the box and an eSim ID as well correct? If you don't then you'll have to return it for sure. The carriers are making this very difficult for consumers.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] davidtm0:
Does Sprint support dual SIM? My Sprint 3a has the e-sim number on the box, but don't know if it's blocked. I don't need dual networks now, but I'm thinking it would be handy for travel overseas.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] penguinfriend:
e-sim for android and Iphone

I got a google pixel3a with android 10. I try to get an e-sim from my carrier (Telia) but they say that they can only deliver to Iphones.

So my question is: Does the loading of esim be the same for Iphone as it is for android 10 (Pixel 3a) ?

Earlier in this thread somebody asks about screenshots how to install e-sim but I could not find any.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
It's carrier dependent. Verizon only supports eSim on the iPhone as well. It will not work on anything other.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] davidtm0:
Yeah, I called Sprint today and they do not support dual SIM. I asked in the context of possible future overseas travel, and they pointed out that my plan includes unlimited data and texting overseas. (Calls are $0.25/min)
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
If you have a phone like the 3a that supports dsds all you need is one carrier that supports it. Google fi does but Verizon doesn't. So I put in the physical SIM for VZW and use the esim on Fi. Works perfectly..
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] rogers11:
Dual-SIM support does generally work but it's really disappointing that Android Auto cannot deal with it. You will not be able to make a call because it will not offer the possibility to choose the SIM.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bienyu:
I need an option to disable physical SIM card rather than take out the SIM card itself.

I hope Google add this option.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Once you disable a sim it's no longer usable. Why would you want to do that? You can turn off mobile data if you don't want to use that. The reason you are using DSDS is so both lines are available for incoming calls and texts but if you want to turn off one you'd need to remove the sim. You might be able to forward the calls directly to voicemail though if that would solve your problem. Why do you want to disable the physical sim, just curious.
[Google Pixel 3a Guides, News, & Discussion] bienyu:
I'm a frequent traveler, so when I go back to my home I want to disable the other abroad SIM and only use my home SIM. There's no meaning to have abroad SIM active while you're at home right? ... and I'm just too lazy to take the SIM out :D

Anyway, current condition is my home SIM located at physical slot and abroad SIM is an eSIM. So there's no issue right now. If my home SIM support eSIM, I will move my home SIM to eSIM because eSIM coverage still small just few operator and most of them will say they only support iPhone. I know there's Google Fi but it's a last resort.

Coming from Nokia phones, I can disable any physical SIM and activated when I need it. For P3a, you can only disable the eSIM.