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[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Glad you got it working!:good:

Curious

Why are members having to set the channel to Canary?

If they use Canary Magisk Manager to patch the boot image.

The default Update Channel on the Canary Magisk Manager is Canary.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] deusfaux:
Magisk 20427 still not working for Android 11. After unlocking phone from reset, everything more or less frozen. Reflashing factory boot.img fixes it. A10 rooting with magisk had no issues.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
After, you upgraded to Android 11

Did you patch the boot.img with Magisk Manager 300?

Then flash the magisk_patched.img:

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

or

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img --slot all
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] John224:
I just recieved an notification for an magisk update to 20427, what's the proper way for me to update magisk on pixel 3 xl android 11
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] deusfaux:
yes, latter.

It's been reported around now. It's not Magisk itself perse, but the systemless hosts module (which I use for Adaway). I'm about to attempt rooting again and disabling the module with adb command to see if it makes a difference
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Open Magisk Manager ==> Tap Install ==> Tap Direct Install :)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mcwups1:
Hey gents, and ladies?

Can I jump into this from the June 5th update, or do I have to systematically go through all of them to the latest? Thank you.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yes you can jump from the June update to the September update. If you have magisk install or a Custom ROM installed, I would suggest you return to stock before updating.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mcwups1:
I'm on stock, and am having Magisk problems (installing).

Everything is fine until patching image.

Did you mean Clean Install with a full wipe?

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Are you patching it with the Beta or Canary Magisk Manager?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mcwups1:
In the update section I see only Stable and Beta.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I see Stable, Beta, and Canary in the update section.

Check out #7. B. 1.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mcwups1:
Thank you. I didn't see a download, or don't know how to download, the Canary, but was able to use Beta. I tried with stable.

Thank you for pointing out my error.

Working fine now!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
[MENTION=4052806]mcwups1[/MENTION]

You're welcome!

...I didn't see a download, or don't know how to download, the Canary ...

Now, that is hilarious. ROTFLMAO

You've been around XDA to long to not know a link when you see one.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iamjimmy:
Hi - I am on the August Security update with Android 10. Rooted with Magisk and using EX kernel. Using Stable built of Magisk. I would like to install the October version of Security update with Android 11.

Can I do this go from August (Android 10) to Oct (Android 11) without wiping data (and skipping September update)?

Is the below procedure correct:

* Remove magisk modules

* uninstall Magisk

*reboot and flash the factory boot image from August Android 10 security update. Reboot.

* Now flash the October update (remove -w to preserve data) on both slots.

* Install Canary version of Magisk App

* Patch boot file in Magisk Canary using the boot file from October update.

*Flash patched boot image to both slots

*Reboot and flash Ex kernel.

Will these steps work? I'm assuming Canary build will ALWAYS need to be used for Android 11? So Beta/Stable CANNOT be used? Thanks so much.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alekos:
Magisk had an update 3 days ago that fully supports Android-11, so download, install Magisk Manager (v8.0) - I rooted my Pixel with these steps below after flashing October Image, removing " -w " to save my data.

1) Patched the boot images with MagiskManagerv8, flashed patched images to both slots seperately. 2) Restarted, opened Magisk and went into settings and changed it to Beta build (it'll change Magisk to show Beta(21) ) then press "Install" -> "Direct Install" (Recommended) - it will reboot. 3) Then check to see if you have root with playstore app 'Root Checker' by Andrea Cioccarelli(no-ads). 4) Install EX-Kernel using EX Manager.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:good:

What was Magisk Manager 8.0.0 Update Channel set to before you changed it to Beta?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Some, have reported dirty flashing to Android 11 with zero problems.

#3 reboot and flash... - fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all

You can use Beta or Canary Magisk Manager to root.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:eek: Removing double post.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nomisunrider:
Thanks for the helpful post.

Not sure if you're aware, but it is very difficult to the read the blue text when using the XDA 2015 dark theme.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Now Magisk 8.01 is out under stable as well, I take it I can use the normal routine or do we still need to patch the boot.img and then flash the patched or just do the boot.img?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
AFAIK Magisk Manager 8.0.1 is Beta. Just update via the app (Magisk Manager 8.0.0).
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
I have stable picked and 8.01 showed up on mine. Regardless, I'll flash as I've done before, then. Wanted to wait a month before updating.

Homeboy, my thanks and appreciation as always!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quiksmage:
I had a lot of trouble with this like others.

I originally dirty updated and found myself getting no responsiveness at the homescreen. The only thing I found that 100% let me clean boot was changing from novalauncher to the pixel launcher as soon as it booted. Changing to pixel launcher as default and rebooting left me in the same issue where i'd get a freeze issue.

I thought that this must be because of me dirty updating, so i did a complete wipe and re-image and reroot using magisk canary. This did not fix my issue either. The same problem came back.

Even once I get a clean boot, the device eventually becomes unresponsive a few days later.

The only module i use is the systemless hosts module.

More recently people were saying in another thread that this is the module that's causing the problem.

I deleted the module and so-far I haven't had an issue, but only time will tell.

I'm on magisk 64effe93 (21001) and magisk manager 8dc62a02 (305) (11)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:eek: You had Stable selected as your Update Channel

and you received a Magisk Manager 8.0.1 update?

I wonder if [MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION] created a Stable and Beta Magisk with the same identifier 21.0.zip. Magisk 20.4.zip had a Stable and Beta with the same identifier.

This thread shows 20-4.zip (Stable) and 21.0.zip (Beta). It is under 'Downloads',: Magisk The Magic Mask fo Android
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
I can't say, all I know is I'm on 8.01 and my channel is stable.

---------- Post added at 07:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:52 PM ----------

I'll update tomorrow. See what happens.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iamjimmy:
Could you please elaborate on the systemless host module? So basically by disabling this - Adaway won't work?

Adaway is pretty much the only reason I root my device. Any recommendation for any other ads blocker?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alekos:
I downloaded Canary First, but it didn't work, then went to Update, chose Beta, and Updated Magisk, then Ran Direct Install.

You will be fine if you follow your exact steps. I haven't had any issues in 3 days *so far* - I think the most important thing is flashing full image and preserving data, that ensures all the img files are not corrupt or have issues. This was my first try rooting 11 and my second time rooting the phone (first was 10) - both went perfectly when following those steps.

Also, Builds are changing by the day. A few days ago, Canary wasn't updated but it is today, so you can use that

Download Canary Manager, first file ( app-debug.apk 8,928kb )from the above link, install it, "Patch" the latest boot.img from October with Majisk, restart, see if you have root, if not, click "Install" in Majisk. and pick "Direct Install (Recommended)" - After reboot you will have Root.

This is what I had to do. Patch the boot image, flash them in fastboot, then in Majisk Install "Direct". Doing it this way has given me no issues whatsoever in the 3 days I have done it - also using systemless and a few other modules.....also remember, when checking safetynet, after check "MajiskHide" in Settings, it can take almost 1 minute to pass the Safetynet test.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quiksmage:
That is correct. Without the module, adaway will not work in root mode. You could use VPN mode. There's plenty of VPN adblockers that don't need root, but they hit your battery a little keeping that vpn connection alive.

I wouldn't expect this to last forever. Adaway is half the reason I root as well, but for now I'll leave it disabled. i'm still not 100% sure it's fixed. I'll need another 5 days or so to confirm I no longer have issues. Hopefully we'll get an update that fixes this eventually.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Both my phone and tablet are set to stable, both have 20.4 and 8.01 (304) (11)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Would not root with 8.01, so I installed canary and everything went without a hitch.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] saryon1:
Hello folks! I'm on the canary magisk manager with android 10. Am I safe to take the OTA to 11 then use magisk manager to re root like on android 9?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Some, have done it without problems. Do these things first to avoid boot loops:

- Open Magisk Manager

- If you hid Magisk manager unhide/restore it

- Uninstall Magisk: Restore images

- rebooted the phone

- Take OTA

- Do # 9 in the guide.

<Edit> Do #7 in the Guide
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] saryon1:
#9 talks about custom roms. Am I missing something there?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:eek: Opps! My mistake do #7.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] saryon1:
Ok so I do need to have a PC to create a patched boot.img file then? Do I need to flash the boot image to both slots?

Or can I just use magisk to patch/flash a boot image as I could with android 9?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Do #7 in the Guide, it answers all your questions.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mgp53:
Yes, you will need to do these steps with a computer.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Actually, you do not need a PC to patch the boot.img. You need a PC to flash the patched boot.img.:)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] newkydawg:
You could also try the OTA Upgrade Guide from TopJohnWu here: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ota.html

It's easy and doesn't require a computer but if it fails, just follow [MENTION=4810220]Homeboy76[/MENTION] 's guide. His guides are always spot on.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] walle4893:
Has anyone rooted the October update .img yet? I just OTA'd yesterday, beta update channel with 8.02 (307) installed, and magisk latest is 21.0. I'd say it'll work but just wondering if anyone has already successfully done it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Wout2426:
I did. No problems. Extract boot.img, patch with magisk canary, flashed full image with removed -w, than flashed patched boot.img.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
:rolleyes: Opps! wrong post.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
This! I had to use canary, stable didn't work for me when I tried it with 8.01. No big deal, couple of minutes to do it.

Last time, OTA worked for a few months then google did something and it stopped working. Best to stay with Homeboy and the guide. Has been rock solid.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] saryon1:
Any chance someone could post a patched boot.img please? I don't have access to a computer for the time being (damn Mobo died.)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zlatty:
+1

Tried patching my own and am stuck on the fastboot mode. Starting the phone just pushes it back there. Would be super cool to have a patched boot.img.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] saryon1:
alrighty then....
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zlatty:
I could not get it to patch a boot.ini with the lastest canary Magisk. It's unfortunate that no one else is willing to post a simple ini file here.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] svprm:
i faced the same issue: no valid slot to boot

Then i used the Canary build, repacthed the boot.img and flashed again. It worked.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] newkydawg:
Just sent you a PM with a link to my patched img.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Just Curious

Did you set the Magisk Manager Update Channel to Canary (#7. C. 4.) before you patched the boot.img?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zlatty:
I'm using the Canary app, but am unaware there are additional channels to set it to.

Before you could go into Makgisk, change the update channel to custom and put the GitHub URL of the canary build. However, my understanding now is that you have to download a separate app.

Can you provide instructions on what needs to be done. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Read OP # 7. C.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zlatty:
Yup. I did just that. Even resorted to doing fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all

:eek:
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ROMAD27:
I'm having a similar issue as some others with patching the boot.img. I've used Canary, Beta and Stable builds to patch it. They all result in the same thing: the phone boots up, but the touchscreen is non-responsive. Can someone who has a valid magisk_patched.img for the October update, please send theirs to me?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pahlerc1:
I had issues w this still also. I'm back to stock boot.img and no root until they release a new beta or a stable version. I've tried switching to EX kernel w root but still get the same issue.

I have to reboot several times to eventually get root and touchscreen to work. But the issue still arises within a few hours. Toggling bluetooth or other things similar to that causes the touchscreen to go unresponsive.

Getting root on the new and updated release of Android software takes a little bit of time. We gotta be patient as there will be bugs. I appreciate all the work done to keep us pure Google users happy! I love having root, and it's nothing like what it used to be back in the ICS and Jelly Bean days, but I'll never switch to Apple. So I'm thankful for what we've got!

Edit: For anyone reading/wondering. I clean flashed flash from Android 10 -> Android 11 October update. *i noticed the user below input this information, so I copy and pasted his "edit" to show I clean flashed just for users who may have wondered.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ROMAD27:
I was finally able to get root on one of my attempts with Magisk Beta. I don't know if it's going to be a stable solution, since the phone locked up once shortly after. It has been fine throughout today with moderate use though. I've slowly started re-enabling modules too. So far so good, but hopefully there will be an updated version of Magisk that's more consistent.

I'm definitely grateful for having root and to people like TopJohnwu and Homeboy76 who help to keep it. :good:

Edit: For anyone reading/wondering. Mine was a dirty flash from Android 10 -> Android 11 October update. I was holding out that I wouldn't have to do a wipe and from what I've read here, I'm not sure that would've helped in this case.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] saryon1:
Do you mind to PM me also please and thank you!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ROMAD27:
update

Just updating on my issue with the October update. Thanks to [MENTION=4490007]newkydawg[/MENTION], I was able to confirm his patched boot image and mine were the same coming from the Canary build. I'm using Canary 4e0a3f5e (311) (13) and I've still seen some of the lockup issues, or at least where the touchscreen is unresponsive.

Going back to [MENTION=743779]Quiksmage[/MENTION]'s post here, it's mentioned that Magisk's own Systemless hosts module could be the culprit and I think that's what happened to my phone as well. Uninstalling the Systemless hosts module and rebooting, I have not seen any of the lockups I was seeing before. Since I'm an Adaway user, I've since re-enabled it. Hoping that (maybe) uninstalling and reinstalling might fix it, since my phone's been through the ringer since I applied the October update to it.

I'm going to use the phone normally the rest of today and see if anything bugs out. I just thought I would bring a couple of issues together that I experienced and give a shout out to the people that helped me. Maybe this will help someone else.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] newkydawg:
If you haven't tried it, I suggest flashing the test Kirisakura kernel by [MENTION=3428502]Freak07[/MENTION] located here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83681085&postcount=2824 and see if that helps.

My phone boots normally now and have had only 1 lockup since I started using it over a week ago - even with Systemless Hosts enabled.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] devgron:
Soo what ive seen now. Im coming from Nexus 6P to my Pixel 3XL

There is one tool which does everything for Pixel 3xl but its pretty much cmd scripts? No GUI like NRT?

I am on Android 11 RP1A.201005.004 and there is no working or bug free TWRP?

Bootloader is unlocked and I am stuck on root and TWRP, dont know if official support for TWRP safe or not?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ROMAD27:
I flashed the test kernel last night and have been trouble-free since then. We'll see how it goes. I appreciate the heads-up!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] quera:
Got it here on the first try.

Latest October patch. Got boot.img from image zip then patched with magisk beta e flashed it via fastboot. Magisk working as it should. Next step is to hide it from google pay.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quiksmage:
Hey everyone. Just throwing in an update that the systemless hosts module is definitely the issue. I've left it off for weeks and haven't had any issue. As soon as I enable systemless hosts and adaway, the issue will present itself within 2-3 days. Specifically switching the default launcher from nova launcher to the pixel launcher at boot (if you can do it in time) yields a clean boot that lasts me multiple days. You can swap back to nova launcher after successfully switching without an issue. No idea why swapping between launchers fixes it temporarily.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alitheia:
It seems no matter what I do, I get "no valid slot to boot."

I initally created my patched img using Magisk Canary, and faced this issue, so I tried Beta instead and still no dice. I use the same methods to flash back to Android 10 (with its respective magisk patched image) and everything is fine again.

I should note that I am getting this even with just flashing the default boot.img, without ever flashing the magisk_patched.img and I still hit this roadblock, so in general, I'm having issues updating from 10 to 11 due to the boot image. I am using the correct crosshatch factory image. Not sure what else to do differently!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Golf c:
Have you updated to the lastest Platform tools?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alitheia:
Yep. That was the first thing I did.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Wout2426:
Just flashed the November update, no issues. 3xl.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LPMatt:
Just curious... Are most of you updating from rooted 10 to 11 and trying to re-root? Are there any additional issues if I'm on a bone stock, never unlocked the bootloader so no root Android 11 Nov (crosshatch).
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alitheia:
Usually, that is what I do, but I had difficulty this round and just took the OTA from 10 to 11 (losing root) and then flashed my patched magisk boot image.

That means that I started from stock as you are, but I do have my bootloader unlocked (which you will need to do as well.) As long as you get unlocked with no issue, you should be able to continue with the remaining steps just fine. I am on the Nov. patch as well.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xDontStarve:
Remove all and reinstall all?

Hello, I need help with my phone, apparently it's refurbished and idk what the previous owner did with it (it looks like they did some test with my phone, that's why it has lost L3 and has no secure boot). Which steps do I follow to just REMOVE all partitions/data and reinstall everything deleting everything they had done to my new phone?

Thank you very much.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Do #4 ,'Wipe Data'

It will return the phone to purchased specifications.

Note: Is your gmail account active?

You will have to login to setup the phone after wiping dats.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xDontStarve:
After trying everything, Still on widevine L3

Is there any chance of files left by previews owner's magisk or twrp¿ If so how to remove them?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Did you use the flash-all with the -w?

What is widevine L3?

Are you using a custom ROM?

Did you try factory reset?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 5.1:
Hey,

Widevine DRM : https://www.widevine.com/solutions/widevine-drm

Cheers...

Sébastien.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xDontStarve:
Widevine allows u to watch netflix and other protected content in hight resolutions, and yes i used -w (does this mean it flashed everything? Like all the root files).

Im not using any rom or root, and idk if the previews owner did, probably though, how can i remove them?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
After, you flashed the factory image with the -w your Pixel 3 XL should only have the (updated ) files that are on a new phone.

No, Widevine DRM files.

Try Factory resetting your Pixel 3 XL. If you still have Widevine DRM files after the Factory reset. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
I don't use netflicks, so pardon my ignorance on the Widevine DRM topic. How is Widevine DRM installed on Pixel 3 XL?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 5.1:
Hello,

I don't use it either, when i looked about [MENTION=10740293]xDontStarve[/MENTION] issue, i found this:

https://www.androidauthority.com/widevine-explained-821935/

https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/MediaDrm

There was also a discussion here about certified devices that were failing back to lower DRM level, which means no HD/HDR steams on netflix, etc...

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-3-xl/help/widevine-level-3-drm-stock-locked-t3923766

Except a replacement, i don't know about a proper fix.

Cheers...

Sébastien.