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[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Capt4Chris:
Thank you!

I've rooted many many times on many devices and Android versions and got stuck with this error for a couple of very late nights. I couldn't find any solution until I found your which ultimately got me past that "No valid slot to boot" error. Usually errors/solutions are pretty easy to Google but I couldn't find a solution until I found your post deep within this thread. That was a very tricky error to resolve so thank you THANK YOU for getting me on the right track!!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alekos:
Sorry to ask , I haven't updated while rooted in years,,, Currently on 11, November, latest magisk running so well. Do I just update by adb?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
So we Verizon folks wait until next week!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] docdl:
I've been wondering about this! Where did you find the info that we'll get an update next week? TIA

Also, can anyone shed light on what is different about Verizon service that led to the delay?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Hello Pixel Community,

We have provided the monthly Android/Pixel update for December 2020. All supported Pixel devices running Android 11 will receive these software updates as part of the December 2020 update, which begins rolling out to users today. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest features.

Overview:

Software versions:

Global:

Pixel 3 (XL): RQ1A.201205.003

Pixel 3a (XL): RQ1A.201205.003

Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.201205.008

Pixel 4a: RQ1A.201205.008

Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.201205.011

Pixel 5: RQ1A.201205.011

Verizon:

Pixel 3 (XL): [Update: Rolling out week of 12/14]

Pixel 4a (5G): [Update: Rolling out week of 12/14]

Pixel 5: [Update: Rolling out week of 12/14]

AT&T:

Pixel 4 (XL): RQ1A.201205.008.A1

Pixel 4a (5G): RQ1A.201205.010

Pixel 5: RQ1A.201205.010

https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/87385737?hl=en
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nomisunrider:
It's not clear to me if the verizon version is for the verizon variant phones only or for both verizon and unlocked variants on verizon service...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Well, my verizon also shows the OTA update and it did not before. I'm going with it and will let you know.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nomisunrider:
It's not clear to me if the verizon version is for the verizon variant phones only or for both verizon and unlocked variants on verizon service

Well thanks, but I think it is pretty clear it would apply to the verizon variant. It's the unlocked variant I'm curious about.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
My 3xl is unlocked on verizon service, the file flashed perfectly, fwiw.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] docdl:
Me too. Pixel 3XL straight from Google a couple years ago and used with Verizon service ever since. Just updated and all went well.

edit: unlocked and rooted, of course!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
You want the Verizon varient, it is for both the VZ varient and the unlocked. These occasional forks are always radio or network changes needed for best performance on a carrier. They will mege back into one in a moth or two. It's a pretty common event.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nomisunrider:
Thanks, guess I'll get the verizon version, though I wouldn't say this is common. I don't think I've seen a 3 xl release for all carriers but verizon since the phone was released.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] grpatter:
Just adding a small emphasis here - if you're having trouble (re)rooting after applying the image/OTA - make sure you're creating the patched boot.img from the Canary Magisk build. I just spent a couple hours going back and forth and was unsuccessful until I used `app-debug` from the canary tree here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/tree/canary
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zalazdev:
Wow... I've been doing this since 5:00 P.M.

Now, finally, IT'S DONE!

I got this root so easy, those steps are very clear, even for me, that I've been out from ''root'' procedures since 2017.

Well, THANK YOU ALL!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Chester47:
Did anyone tried using the patched.img provided by a user on the first page?, I don't want to waste data by downloading stock boot.img
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
waiting until Saturday, too much going on.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] 5.1:
Hi,

Don't use it, it is an old one. You want the stock January boot.img? There are two factory images this month: international / Verizon.

Cheers...

Sébastien.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Updated, interesting twist with the patched image naming protocol. Only issue I had after flashing the patched image and then doing "fastboot reboot", the phone did not reboot. Had to go to bootloader, then start phone. All was good after that.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Tunestwo:
Does this wipe the system?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Only if you select it to ( see instructions)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Yup! The same information found in the "which one should I use?" In the OP under Factory/OTA images. That is upated every month. :)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Chester47:
Thanks. I now have root.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zero_Shadow:
So I need a little help, I tried to update my Pixel 3 XL following the steps I found here

When I got to the part about Uninstall Magisk and restore images I got a message that said that Stock Backup does not exist. I accidental select Uninstall Magisk within Magisk before I could do anything the phone rebooted and I have been stuck at the Google Screen. I attempted to flash the January Stock with Flash-all removing -w to see if that would help. No dice.

Im all stock except for Magisk installed and no modules.

Update: Was able to fix it using the fastboot flash boot --slot all command to update the boot.img. I thought about that after posting but wanted to leave this here in case anyone else faces that problem.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
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[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyaBB:
Cause of the problems with my banking apps i want to return to "normal" phone. I installed some plugins, installed magisk manager, magisk, rooted and unlocked bootloader. Are there any uninstall guides to return to Normal? I know how to unroot and lock bootloader. Also pixel 3 is still stock. Is it possible without reset all?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Slim2none4u:
Just flash the latest stock firmware. If you want to keep your data then remove the -w from the flash-all.bat file.

Right click the fole and click edit. Scroll to the bottom where you are the -w and delete it. Then save it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Did you try this module to fix the banking app problem?

MAGISK MODULE Universal SafetyNet Fix 1.1.0
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyaBB:
Yes i did, actually it fixed the SafetyNet Problem, but i still can't use my Tan2Go-App.

Edit: Ah **** this ****, bootloader locking removed all data.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
<edit>:oops: Guess my response was a little late.

Just know that locking the bootloader will remove all your data.

Are there any uninstall guides to return to Normal?

I think so try posting your question in Google search or whatever search engine you use.

Also pixel 3 is still stock. Is it possible without reset all?

The results of the first question search should provide the answer to this question.

I alway do a reset prior to locking the bootloader and disabling the OEM unlocking.

- Factory reset

- flash the latest factory image without removing the -w.

Why?

I do not want some residual root file bricking my phone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zalazdev:
Hello there!

If it is possible, I would happy yo be helped with this ''existencial'' question about how to update without losing any information:

- I have the December 2020's factory image on my Pixel 3 XL.

- Rooted with Magisk's Beta Version and Kirisakura_R 3.0.2 as a kernel.

So, what I have to do in order to update to the January 2021's OTA?

What have to be deleted/uninstall/restored BEFORE doing a OTA's update?

Sorry if I'm being a bother, I just want to be sure, and until this very moment, this guide and the other ones have been so relievable, and I am glad of it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
If you hid Magisk, unhide it

- Uninstall magisk --> restore images

Note: If you do not uninstall Magisk and you have modules installed that do not work with the January OTA firmware you will boot loop.

- Take the OTA

- Download the January Factory image and do #7 to reroot.

- flash the kernel with Ex Kernel Manager.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zalazdev:
Okay, so, if I use the ''factory Image''... won't it be deleted all my data?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Slim2none4u:
If you use the factory image then you must remove the -w from the flash-all.bat file to keep your data.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zalazdev:
There you go.

This community it's one of a kind.

Thanks buddies, you all have my respect.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
* * Download the January Factory image and do #7 to reroot. * *

The factory image is needed to do the first step in #7

Patch the boot.img

.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zalazdev:
Gotcha!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jamestx10:
Am I correct in saying that the only way to use systemless hosts for AdAway is by running a custom kernel?

Android 11 - Feb update

magisk stable
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] newkydawg:
Well, for some of us, yes. Not everyone has issues with SH on stock kernel but several of us did. Using the Kirisakura kernel definitely helped me. I would try it on stock kernel and see. Freak07 reversed some commits that Google had in the stock kernel and that seems to help. Not sure if Flar2 (elementalx) did this or not.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jamestx10:
The issue is just that the phone locks up and requires a reboot?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] newkydawg:
For me, yes, but it usually took 4-5 reboots to act normally. For the first couple of reboots, the screen would immediately lock up. Got so annoying I removed SH in December. I have not tried it on the Jan or Feb updates.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vlucchetti:
Updated fine, rooted, but for some reason safetynet is failing.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] deusfaux:
It would be super helpful if OTA update instructions were included in the OP. Like what to do/undo to be able to take one.

If I'm using a custom kernel, what do I have to do to be able to accept an OTA update? Uninstalling Magisk properly is enough?
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
- Open Magisk Manager Uninstall Magisk (Restore images)

- Download current factory image.

- Do #6 - Extract dtbo.img

- flash dtbo.img

fastboot flash dtbo --slot all dtbo.img

- Reboot

- Take OTA
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mntnbkr:
Been battling the same issue on my 3XL since mid January, when I finally took the Android 11 update. Having systemless hosts or the Universal Safetynet Fix enabled in Magisk would cause lockup and require hard reboot (holding power button for 10+ seconds to force reboot). Today, I've finally solved it.

My steps:

Install February update (keeping data, never wiped coming from Android 10)

Patch boot.image using magisk manager and install patched img (turned off SH and USF modules to avoid lockup)

Install ElementalX (EX) Kernel Manager from play store ($4.99)

Use EX Kernel Manager to install the ElementalX kernel (reboot)

Turn on the SH and USF modules in Magisk (reboot)

Check safetynet (Passed) and wait for lockup... didn't occur

Enable Adaway

Delete data in Google Play services, Google Pay, and Google Play apps (reboot)

Play store Play Protect Certification for "Device is certified" (it was/is)

Add card to google pay

Check google pay functionality (it works!!)
[HTC Excalibur] kemistry:
Hi,

I want to connect to my work Exchange server. However, the option for Exchange is missing in the ROM. From the email setup, Pick your provider, I get Internet e-mail or Custom Domain.

There should be one for Exchange server there, but there isn't.

Can anyone help to get this option back?

Cheers
[HTC Excalibur] kemistry:
Exchange support

Hi,

Surely someone must have an answer for Exchange support?
[HTC Excalibur] ignaurus13:
Set it up via the ActiveSync app on your phone, not the email setup.
[HTC Excalibur] kemistry:
Cool,

Thanks. I'll try that. Just reflashing at the moment...
[HTC Excalibur] scottys209:
Works For Me

If you go into the activesync program, select menu, then select "Configure Server" you can setup your exchange server through there, works great for me, constantly synced.
[HTC Excalibur] mmcolvin:
exchange set up

Does this push your calendar to your dash as well as the email? I just purchased the G1, didn't even have it 24 hours. It certainly has some shortcomings but I was enjoying the calendar and email sync from google. Got back to my office and I was moved to the exchange server and of course no support on the android. I really like a lot of the features of my dash, but never had exchange before. I guess I am going back to it but wonder if my calendar and emails will be synced?
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Yes they will. That's the whole point of a mail server like.. exchange. To sync your email !! :rolleyes:
[HTC Excalibur] phil_white99:
Yes, it does calendar too

I can confirm that the ActiveSync Exchange configuration works on the Kavana and Ricky ROMs. Not only emails, but also personal calendar items sync. Group calendar entries, however, do not sync. THIS IS NOT specific to Kavana/Ricky ROMs. It's just a feature that Microsoft left out of ActiveSync in Windows Mobile all the way up to v6.1. You should warn your Exchange support people that they should discourage group calendar use, as Microsoft incompletely implemented it. Instead, people should use the traditional invite/response system that puts calendar entries in the personal store when they are accepted.

I hear that there are third party agents that run on the Exchange server and, basically, copy group invites into all of the group members' personal stores so that ActiveSync syncs them, so if your office insists on using group calendars then they should look for one of those server add-ons.

- Phil
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] k12babes:
Okay i have had this phone for almost an year now and about approx. 2 months ago i was able to unlock bootloader. i flashed twrp 3.1.1 and flashed an custom rom " i forgot the name" and i was like i wonder if this phone could get dual speakers " phone speaker and loud speaker at once.' and here is where my problem started to end up. i tried flashing stock 9.0 to my phone from custom rom 10.0 and all it did was bootloop. so i wiped the stock firmware and tried reverting back to my custom rom 10.0 and same problem occured . the only way i got my phone to turn back on was to sideload android 10.0 stock firmware back on my phone. i need help with this problem cause i like to test custom roms with my phones and i cant do that with this problem. and i have another issue with trying to upgrade my twrp like 3.1.1 to 3.3.0 or 3.1.1 to 3.4.1 it wont stay permently to the phone it just bootloops over and over. i would greatly appreciate some assistance with issue and if someone could help me solve this i know other users have this same issue thanks again ahead
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] coachmarino:
So I followed the steps to update to Android 11 while keeping Magisk. During this process, you uninstall magisk, you update, then you install magisk again before you reboot...more to it than that but you get the picture.

I got temporarily stuck in a boot loop, and when the phone did successfully reboot, it didn't update to Android 11 and Magisk isn't installed anymore. The system update page basically says 'restart now.'

I don't really want to lose root, I don't want to update and lose root and somehow lose my data trying to figure this out.

Any thoughts?
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] craigacgomez:
If you aren't using Magisk Canary, it won't work.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] jalado:
just back up your data first and then play around with it. just fresh install a11 then root
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] TENN3R:
Losing root is only temporary and won't cause any trouble.

You just have to update to android 11, reboot, then once it boots with a clean boot img you can patch the boot img file with the latest magisk manager canary, then go in fastboot and flash the patched img.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] coachmarino:
I don't tinker with my phone as much anymore...what's the process here?
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] TENN3R:
I usually do like this:

- Download full factory image, extract it from the zip and edit the "flash-all.bat" removing the "-w" from the last line, so it won't wipe the data while updating

- Inside the folder you extracted there is another zip, extract the boot.img from it

- Copy the boot image to the phone, and using the latest magisk canary select to install magisk updating a file, and select the image you just copied

- In generates a magisk_patched img, copy that on your adb folder on your pc

- Put phone in fastboot, start the edited flash all bat, once it ends the phone will reboot with your data but no root

- Go again in fastboot and run "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img --slot=all"

- Reboot, you should have root now
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] coachmarino:
Perfect thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Accessories] seoulbrova:
Figure with the trade in promos most folks opted to get a pair of the Galaxy Buds Live.

I needed a case but didn't want to spend too much so looked around on Ali Express and Wish and found some for $2-$3.

Anyways, video HERE of the one I got in.

Sticks great to the plastic case and doesn't lift off. I like it didn't require adhesive, charging port is still accessible and wireless charging works.
[Samsung Galaxy A50s Questions & Answers] Ajmarino:
Hello

I am continuing to have the same problem that I posted earlier this year.

No one has replied and/or confirmed my issue on Samsung phones.

On my Samsung A50S and other Samsung devices that I have tried, the speech output for Google Translate for the Khmer/Cambodian language does not work. I live in Cambodia so this is a useful feature for me.

The speech output for Khmer works on non-Samsung devices and on the desktop app.

Why does the Google Translate Khmer language speech output not work on my phone, but it works on other phones and the desktop app?

Yes, the speech output for other languages does work on my phone, so it is only a problem with the Khmer language.

Previously, the Khmer language speech output did work on my older Samsung phone.

I've sent bug reports to Google Translate and Samsung and I have never received a reply. Not that I expected to, however, I thought the problem would be corrected by now with updates and/or some technical department spotting the issue.

Thank you

Andrew
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] thirday95:
Hello,

as the title says, is there any miui without any of xiaomi or googles spyware? I am currently using iodeOS but I kinda miss the look and feel of miui.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] zgfg:
Debloat by ADB commands apps (by their package names) you don't like.

E.g., to disable GMail:

adb shell pm disable-user com.google.android.gm
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] V2020:
Hi [MENTION=4916582]thirday95[/MENTION],

there are a few good pages you can find with google, which explain the adb stuff more, I "played" around with it yesterday, but messed up a bit.

Please be pretty careful with this.

I kind of "briked" mine. Make sure to actually have an actual backup of your total system, when you do this.

and restart after every uninstal, so you can reinstall, if it doesn't boot up back into android / miui

I tried following:

disabling:

uninstall:

But there is an information that you have to deactivate certain functions in MIUI or on your Xiaomi device first. If you do not do that, it could be that the phone doesn't start anymore.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] thirday95:
Thank you both for your replies. I went ahead and got one of the xiaomi.eu roms and then ran the debloat script by [MENTION=7261711]_MartyMan_[/MENTION] which worked super well! I do have one other question if anyone can help me. I read somewhere about a zip that is flashable through twrp which runs before startup that blocks all apps from calling home. I'm not sure where I saw it but i would be interested to learn more about it.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] zgfg:
You probably thought about the following one. Working from TWRP, debloating but by permanently removing apps, and optimizing kernel. AFAIK, last time officially updated for MIUI 11:

https://xdaforums.com/mi-9t/themes/miui-debloat-optmizations-t3973371

Another approach, debloating apps by use of Magisk module. Systemlessly, i.e., changes will be in effect only while Magisk and the module are active. Based on QFJEUXM 12.0.2, with explanation how to add more (or remove some) apps for debloating list (it will require a reboot then):

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83405237&postcount=35
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] Dyrex2004:
there is a new Debloat script thread, haven't tested but might be what you search for.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] grkn:
This is probably a hardware problem (did a hard reset, no change). The symptoms are:

The start menu flickers on and off, pressing the start button on the keyboard stops it, but it soon starts again if I try to write something.

Sometimes the keyboard doesn't work at all, and even the soft keyboard can't erase letters at times.

It actually disappeared a for a couple of hours after me hammering the keyboard in frustration, but then it came back again.

And I think the warranty has expired, so, anything I could do? Anywhere I can get it repaired cheap? Could it be a bad keypad connection?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
Could be the keyboard connector, but equally it could be the phantom screen presses on the start menu problem. Does it ever close programs for no obvious reason?

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] grkn:
Yes. it does (usually when the start menu starts flickering on/off), and sometimes lolololol is "typed".. apparently it think it's funny.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
I hav a feeling it's this issue:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=303545

Mike
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] Hesster:
I have a Pioneer AppRadio 3 installed in my car. It has a touchscreen and connects to my phone though a Miracast dongle and an app called AppRadio Unchained. This setup mirrors the phone screen but running it this way has some drawbacks. I was hoping to install a TV box or stick that would stay in the car permanently but there are several mobile apps and widgets I need to run such as TripLog and Google Maps, Poweramp, Simple APB, ect.

So I'm looking for a TV box that can be converted over to a stock Android ROM or at least a mobile-like interface with the bottom navigation bar, home screen, widgets, ect. Performance is not that important as long as it will run smoothly. I don't plan on watching video. The radio has GPS hardware and ARU handles GPS injection so the box itself doesn't need it. Bonus if it will do Miracast transmission to the dongle but it seems most boxes are set up as receivers.

Is there anything out there?