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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I've updated post #2 to reflect my latest guidance on whether or not we should still disable verity and verification even though Magisk Canary 23016 (and presumably above when they come out) no longer require it.

I would continue to tell anyone who asks if they should still disable Verity and Verification that:

It isn't required except for use with some custom kernels

To make sure they know 100% that the developer or a user who flashes that kernel verifies that it's no longer required before failing to disable it. Some developers of custom kernels aren't positive if they should still be disabled when using their kernels, and they're going to continue advising others to disable them before installing the kernel.

A reminder that disabling Verity and Verification, at least if you've never disabled them before, will cause you to need to factory reset the device otherwise there will be corruption.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
January update coming Monday, January 17th, 2022 available now!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] fil3s:
All done for now. 😁View attachment 5508659View attachment 5508661
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Whoooweee! 😁
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] fil3s:
Yeah I used the android flash tool, booted the magisk.img , direct install. 👍😎
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Magisk Canary 23017 is out at Magisk Downloads on GitHub, or direct download link https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk-files/canary/app-debug.apk.

If you update in the app itself, unhide the Magisk app first.

Edit: Ninja'd by @Lycidias in another thread with more detail. My excuse is my wife was talking to me. :D

And heed @V0latyle's note and still be wary of taking the OTA method, until repeated success using Magisk Canary 23017 with this method on the P6/Pro has been reported:

Although "should" be okay:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1485248645234528256
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] fil3s:
Magisk has come a long way. I remember back in the CyanogenMod days where there was the built in su manager , or SuperSU 😅 good ol days
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Magisk Canary 23018 is out at Magisk Downloads on GitHub, or direct download link https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk-files/canary/app-debug.apk.

Unhide the Magisk app before updating.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
Do you usually re-patch the boot.img with the newest Magisk before upgrading Magisk itself? I know I don't but I wonder if I should. Although, I guess "direct install" in Magisk does that?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
My steps for updating are:

Unhide Magisk.

Update from within the app.

Then yes, I use Direct Install.

Reboot and re-hide the app. :)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Modified the OP to indicate the official repair site is still being reported as not having been updated for the P6/P, and also to give a link to the official boot to safe mode instructions. Most other sites including major carriers only tell how to boot from safe mode from a working Android UI using the power menu - which is of no help for a boot-looping device.

I just used safe mode for the first time that I remember to solve a Magisk Module problem of mine - but I might've done so on my Pixel 1 before and it's just been too long ago. It's definitely the first time I did so on the P6P.

Please, anyone, let us know somewhere when/if the repair site has been updated for use with the P6P if you notice it first.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1485737425808756738

View attachment 5517973
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Well, here's some good news... 🤞

February's Pixel 6 update should be available on the same day as other Google phones

Following schedule departures, the Pixel 6's OTA schedule is set to return to normal with the February security patch next month...

9to5google.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TheForceUnleashed:
So uh quick question...

I have a Google-unlocked P6 Pro. Not tied to any carrier, I bought it purely unlocked from Google.

If I pop in a Verizon SIM will it disable OEM unlocking?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
In short no it won't. I use a unlocked bootloader p6p on a Verizon sim no problem
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Magisk Canary 23019 is out at Magisk Downloads on GitHub, or direct download link https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk-files/canary/app-debug.apk.

Unhide the Magisk app before updating.

My steps for updating are:

Unhide Magisk. Edit: I've heard it reported that this wasn't necessary for them. It's possible it was only a problem on Canary 23015, or it was fixed on one of the later Canarys (Canaries?). I still intend on doing it this way, though - it really doesn't hurt me.

Update from within the app.

Then yes, I use Direct Install.

Reboot and re-hide the app. :)

Also, with these more frequent releases, I often wait to see if new version-releasing doesn't settle down (also to see if anyone else reports trouble because I don't have as much time to allow my phone not to work the way I want, as I used to have time for). So I had never updated to Canary 23018, and here's 23019 already, and I reset my waiting time. No particular waiting time - just whatever feels right.

This is sorta a manual updating procedure to promote the Canary release to an imaginary release channel between Canary and Beta. LOL!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1485962760185794569

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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
What @Nergal di Cuthah said. :) No. Personally, I would always unlock the bootloader first thing before I got through the process very far, though, since unlocking the bootloader factory resets the phone.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
To note, i did root before i inserted the sim, so that might be a factor idk
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
It really shouldn't, I believe you were 110% correct in your post. :) If it did gray out the OEM unlocking while using the factory unlocked Pixel 6 Pro and having a Verizon SIM in, I would consider it a very rare fluke that's probably easily rectified, or even self-rectified in a short time, but I've never heard of this happening. I am old, though, so every new thing I learn, something old has to fall out to make room.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TheForceUnleashed:
You are probably right. The unlocked devices I’ve used all were under a different server (Google’s own server I believe) for firmware updates + OEM unlocking so I doubt a Verizon SIM would change that.

I haven’t had a Pixel since the Pixel 2 so I was getting extra clarification that everything was the same.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
No problem, i came from a 2xl that was still on Android 8 because i was afraid of losing root and not having a software based helper (can't remember the name of it). So i came to p6p with worries over root
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I'm under the impression that all updates still come from Google directly even on a Verizon variant - it's the IMEI of the device which changes the behavior, how soon you get the update, et cetera, according to the carrier's wishes, but I don't think changes where the update comes from.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TheForceUnleashed:
That does make sense.

It can honestly get confusing. Especially since direct from Verizon variants AND Verizon variants you set up from Google themselves are permanently bootloader locked. It makes you think anything that touches Verizon can get fused shut, lol.

I had to do extra due diligence to make sure I got the right variant. This year it seems pretty easy to get the wrong one and from what I read it appears a lot of people have
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Magisk Beta (non-Canary) v24 is out at Magisk Downloads on GitHub, or at the Releases page there, or direct download link https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v24.0/Magisk-v24.0.apk.

Unhide the Magisk app before updating.

My steps for updating are:

Unhide Magisk. Edit: I've heard it reported that this wasn't necessary for them. It's possible it was only a problem on Canary 23015, or it was fixed on one of the later Releases. I still intend on doing it this way, though - it really doesn't hurt me.

Update from within the app.

Then yes, I use Direct Install.

Reboot and re-hide the app. :)

Official Installation Guide:

Magisk v24.0 Release Info​

Magisk Changelog​

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1486284286927859712
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
This is interesting. I'm not on Magisk v24 Beta yet. Does anyone else have any observations about this?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
I don't have a custom kernal, but with 240001 (canary 24) my fingerprint is read on AOD
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Even though I'm on Canary 24.001, I don't because I don't use AOD. Would be interesting to know what version of Canary that person was on. I looked through the recent commits and don't see anything that stands out that would cause that, but I'm not an expert on these matters.

There were very little changes from Canary 23019 to Beta 24.0. Just some translation stuff, typo fixes and guide updates. Idk...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
SDK Platform Tools have been updated to v32.0.0 (January 2022). Update now before you forget and flashing the February update on the 7th gives you hassles. :)

Direct download for Windows: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Thanks for this. When I saw Android Studio Bumblebee get released to the stable channel a few days ago I kept checking to see if the Platform Tools got updated. And you were right on it sir 😁
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Good to know. Thank you.

Thanks, I figured it's probably a fluke or coincidence.

You're welcome! LOL! Aignes Website-Watcher FTW!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I think your method may be better than my repeatedly hitting F5 method 🤣
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] wanttotree:
Hey guys, i was on 24 beta and running kiri at the time. All custom kernel cant read fpr on aod including blu spark, radioactive and despair. Im back to stock + 24 beta now. I noticed that combination makes my phone less warm by a couple of degree on battery. 🤔

Usually my phone is the warmest on stock kernel.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] malybru:
I got the download , and noticed that the files were all dated 01/01/2008 00:00

The systrace folder seems OK .

Do you think this would be a problem?

:confused:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I use CleanSlate custom kernel and I don't have any problem with the fingerprint reader on the AOD screen. I would also think more people would report the problem if it was caused by the kernel.

Nope, no problem - that's the way they've always or often been. :)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
I have started to notice every so often AOD fingerprint is unresponsive (probably 30-40% of the time so not insignificant ) and i have to press power and fp in lock screen
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Interestingly, Google's changelog for Platform Tools v32.0.0 just changed from:

to:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Strange. I haven't had this issue.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Hmm, wonder what that's all about. And wondering if the file has been changed or they are just correcting the changelog. I imagine the file is the same or they would have changed the version number, Think I'll redownload just to be safe but keep the original on hand.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
The zip file is exactly the same so far (same SHA-256 hash 41F4C7512B32CBB3F8C624C20B56326ABB692A6F169B03B4B63B6C5A6FDBB08C). Probably they realized a copy/paste error. 😜
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Good to know. Thanks for that check. I figured as much or they would have changed the version name (edited my post above earlier). 👍
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Ok i think it's smartlock that makes mine unfunctional just tried in a non smartlock area and worked perfectly. Is there a thread for this instead of taking space in this and the suspected kernel thread.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You're welcome sir!

I guess I'm confused, but I don't use smartlock. I would expect you wouldn't be prompted at all for a fingerprint when using smartlock in a smartlock.

I may have seen mention of something similar in these sections but you'd have to use the search (this forum only) function to try to find a thread specific to this.

If you can't find it in a few searches, create your own new thread.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
No worries I'm just following up on your question of others experiencing
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Interesting string of tweets by John Wu regarding one of the aspects of the changelog:

...which has created some confusion for some users, although not for me.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1486834163630047232
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Magisk Stable (non-Beta, non-Canary) v24.1 is out at Magisk Downloads on GitHub, or at the Releases page there, or direct download link https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v24.1/Magisk-v24.1.apk.

Unhide the Magisk app before updating.

My steps for updating are:

For changing from Canary or Beta to Stable channel, click the Settings Gear in the upper right corner of Magisk, then change the Update Channel (about the fourth item down, first in the "App" section) as appropriate.

Unhide Magisk. I've heard it reported that this wasn't necessary for them. It's possible it was only a problem on Canary 23015, or it was fixed on one of the later Releases. I still intend on doing it this way, though - it really doesn't hurt me.

Update from within the app.

Then I use Direct Install.

Reboot and re-hide the app. :)

Official Installation Guide:

Magisk Changelog​

Magisk v24.1 Release Info​

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1487029923428519941
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] fil3s:
I found an app on github to keep your magisk modules up to date if anyone's interested 😀
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] borisku:
Since i updated to 24.1 i often get the device to restart after tipping on an app icon to start the app or tapping on a link to follow this: Device (honor v10) makes a warm reboot... now i tried to go back to Magisk 23 with no sucess
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Probably better to ask in the board for your device, this is a pixel 6 pro board.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] borisku:
Opps, sorry, i only saw Magisk 24.1 in the headline....
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Interestingly, Google's changelog for Platform Tools v32.0.0 just changed again (link to the previous time they changed it) from:

to:

I had no idea they change their changelogs as often as they do.

It originally said on the initial release of 32.0.0:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Still the same file though? (Figured you checked the hash 😁)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Actually, no, I'm lazy. If the version number doesn't change, I don't normally bother re-checking. I checked now, though, and confirm it's the same zip file. LOL!

What I also have done now is add the direct download URL for the Platform Tools https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip to Aignes Website-Watcher. I do that for some other direct files as well to see if there are changes. I'm just glad the URL doesn't change even though the resulting filename has the version number in it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I'm lazy too, that's why I asked you 😁🤣

Oh, thank you!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Best response of the day 😂
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
The February Pixel 6 Pro update SQ1D.220205.003 is available at

Official Google Android Flash Tool

.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
It's up now on factory imagesView attachment 5530943
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
The February Pixel 6 Pro update SQ1D.220205.003 is available at Pixel 6 Pro Factory Images. Make sure you're using the latest (January 2022) SDK Platform Tools. Direct download of the Platform Tools for Windows here https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip.

https://support.google.com/pixelpho...rm=pixel-software-update&utm_content=february

Thank you! :)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MA7MOD_GSM:
great work

thank you
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Updated and Rooted Thanks to the community for these easy instructions (i even remembered to press power and up volume in recovery this time)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Android 12L Beta 3 now available for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro: https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/download

Be sure you're using the latest SDK Platform Tools and Google USB Driver.

You can also Enroll in the 12L Beta on a Google Pixel device if you're fully stock and unrooted so you don't have to manually download and flash files.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
EDIT: 🙃
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bouchigo:
Downloading now...hopefully it's root-able. I'll install it at some point today when I get a chance...I hope :cautious:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yeah, but (and makes sense - I don't understand why they have P6/P OTA zips in that case):
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Ah, good point 😀
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Either they worded that wrong / that only applies to the Beta 3 for the 3a through 5a, and they were smart enough to make P6/P OTAs for coming from the official non-Beta P6/P firmware, or they screwed up by supplying P6/P OTAs in the first place. May no one suffer the consequences of being a guinea pig in this respect. :)

Edit: I do expect that the P6/P are the exception, as if someone enrolls in the Beta program for 12L, obviously the OTA they'll receive will take their current firmware into account.

Edit 2: You can also Enroll in the 12L Beta on a Google Pixel device if you're fully stock and unrooted so you don't have to manually download and flash files.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
We look forward to hearing your thoughts on 12L Beta 3.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
They took the 12L Beta 3 for P6/P images down! The images and OTAs have been removed at their source, and they again say "Coming soon" for the P6/P. It still appears you can opt in to get if you're fully stock unrooted: https://www.google.com/android/beta?pli=1.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Not ready for primetime after all? 😅🙈🙊
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
They took the Beta 3 down for all the Pixels it seems, not just the Pixel 6 series
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bouchigo:
Good thing I downloaded the factory image before it got pulled. I'm going to install it anyway...lol
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Good luck and let us know what damages you do ;-)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Aignes' Website-Watcher showed me that the SHA-256 hashes had changed for all the devices on their download pages, so I wondered if they were removed too. Since I didn't have a record of what the hashes were before Beta 3, I didn't know if the Beta 3 files for the earlier Pixels had been updated and the hashes changed. Guess not! :)

Schmoogled again.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Looks like the original links for the Android 12L Beta 3 still work, just as they did for the December P6/P full factory image and OTA files:

Your mileage may vary! I am not responsible for what happens if you install these.

Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 6: Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 5a: Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 5: Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 4a: Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 4 XL: Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 4: Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 3a XL: Factory Image — OTA

Pixel 3a: Factory Image — OTA
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DanielF50:
Running logcat while downloading the Android 12L Beta OTA gives me this:

SystemUpdate: [Execution,SynchronizedUpdateEngine] start(bgfp{url=https://ota.googlezip.net/packages/ota-api/package/7fa4806609ec964ca68504f58a3a07a5b6a3bb09.zip, payload_binary_file.offset=2639, payload_binary_file.length=2022920295, properties=[FILE_HASH=L53ds0RPY/I06LfAIyz+9YlLdCHWbEpNO6Jb0KOErus=, FILE_SIZE=2022920295, METADATA_HASH=lb+X1HiYRH6A8WGi7R7Mt5BmlLn0WyzExRNMuyJEIVM=, METADATA_SIZE=131361]}, additionalProperties.size=4)

So you should theoretically be able to download the zip and sideload it from here: https://ota.googlezip.net/packages/ota-api/package/7fa4806609ec964ca68504f58a3a07a5b6a3bb09.zip

edit: seems like you've already found the links 😄

edit2 (10/02): just checked & this is the exact same OTA file as @roirraW "edor" ehT linked above - same MD5/file size (MD5: 5B94D164D3D45AB28E70E15713E33E84), just a different source.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] bouchigo:
I flashed the 12L beta 3 factory image I downloaded with no issues. It's running fine, and overall it seems smoother/more responsive, with a few animation changes, at least on the fingerprint. The font is different too, at least from what I remember when running the January update. I've been on crDroid for about 1 week.

I'll try rooting once I've restored my backup files, but I expect it to work.

EDIT: Root works just fine (y)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] tschaad:
stupid question, but can I patch the boot.img with Magist aswell? and side load it like any other Factory image (without wiping)?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I don't know any reason why you couldn't do it that way.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
So, if this is beta 3, can we expect the final version of 12L to be released in March?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
12L Developer Preview Timeline, milestones, and updates

I'm sure that'll be adjusted as needed, though.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] tschaad:
it worked! I am on Android 12L rooted without wiping data!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] iliya8801:
how can i do that? :)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] V0latyle:
Read the OP, check my guide on rooting + update.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
Hmmm. So March = feature drop = 12L?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Beta 3 images for all phones are back up now 😅😀🙃
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Indeed! Thanks! They appear to be the same files, too, as far as I can tell - at least for the full factory image for the P6P.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Someone from Android Police on Twitter said Google confirmed to them it was a site error, so apparently not pulled because of any bugs.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] avid_droid:
Mine is updating through system update. Will apply magisk to inactive slot and see how that goes.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
No problem. Actually just flashed the beta and it's booting up as I type. Can't resist those new, bright , shiny objects in the store window 🙃
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If I could handle not having some of the root mods made specifically for 12 stable, I would be tempted, too.

Let us know what you think, please! 😀
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I hear ya. All my mods work (Substratum, JamesDSP, V4A, Font mod, etc.) except for Typhus' Addon mod. Renovate dev installed 12L and will update his mod for it so I'll probably jump on that until Typhus updates his when 12L (12.1) hits stable.

So far everything is pretty smooth and working well 👍
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zach Alt:
Someone on Reddit says the 12L modem enabled c-band. Can anyone confirm?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
It looks enabled in NSG logs. Have fun.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zach Alt:
Could this modem be applied to regular 12?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] orlans21:
Does anyone know if youtube vanced is working on 12L beta 3? I hear pretty positive reviews on beta 3 but I need vanced to be working
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] myhuky3:
I'm using the non-root version of YouTube & YouTube music vanced and both are working. Don't know about the root variant but should work too ig. If it doesn't just use non root for a while
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TrustAugustus:
Same as previous poster. Working fine with the non rooted version
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] NippleSauce:
Presumably, by just flashing the radio img from the 12L beta.