yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Guyinlaca:
Taking the OTA and patching the boot image to the inactive slot in Magisk caused a bootloop. I flashed the full factory image with -w removed, got fail messages, but the phone booted normally fully updated.

It really seems that unrooting, taking the update and reapplying root is the least problematic way to update.

So far the screen colors seems more vibrant but I don't notice much else different.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] hello00:
I tried sideloading the April update from March 24 Beta 1.1 (S3B1.220218.006) but failed. It said that the update is older than the current version I'm on. How's that possible?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Because the march 22 beta is june's release, or at least that's how i see it
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] thieftime1980:
What changes in the new version?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] therock3181:
Read Post #705..
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
A bit more on the April security update and the vulnerabilities patched...

Naked Security – Sophos News

nakedsecurity.sophos.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Az Biker:
So I skipped the late March update on the chance that April would be relatively on time (which it was).

With the exception of needing to update from my current "canary Magisk" to the 24.3 stable version, the rest of the process remains the same to update April, correct?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes, you bet.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Az Biker:
Thanks man!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You're welcome! Cheers.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Google Phone app starts rolling out Material You-inspired dialer to Pixels

A visual overhaul to the Google Dialer app is now rolling out bringing with it buttons inspired by Material You and Android 12's lockscreen.

9to5google.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Woah. This can be both good and bad.

Google Play Store will soon prevent you from downloading outdated apps

Google will start hiding outdated apps and games on the Play Store on newer devices, starting November 1, 2022. Read what that means here.

www.xda-developers.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nekromantik:
anyone got patched boot from April?

I forgot to patch mine before I updated
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You can find a thread for that under the General filter.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nekromantik:
thanks
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
A new "addition" to the already existing Platform Tools v33.0.1 changelog (the systrace part):
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
So should we update platform tools or is it just a removed file and no need to update
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
As far as I know, the Platform Tools is still the same as it was already since that version came out last month. I doubt if they just now removed "systrace". The last time they kept changing the changelog, the Platform-Tools zip file didn't change at all.

So if you're already using v33.0.1, no need to do anything.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
Wait, will this break sideloading older apps as well?!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] rester555:
It says from playstore, so I don't believe so.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I agree with @rester555 - I'm sure it only affects what the Play Store shows you.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
The practical implication of this is that random Gingerbread and KitKat apps will be gone.

There's still some ancient gems out there but not many. The original Jota Editor comes to mind.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Time to back up all your old apps (and/or bookmark APKMirror 😁). I have a few of them that haven't been updated in quite a while but still work just fine.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
I have one i rely on, clocksync my phone gains 2 minutes on reboot and i have a passkey that's clocked to the atomic ntp
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
Phew! I hope so! Although I'm not sure how many (useful) old apps I have installed.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
Beta incoming. DSU has been updated.

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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
Factory images are up.

New modem!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You beat me! :) I hope the new modem helps those who need it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
I'll be analyzing the modem and carrier settings later. It looks like a sizable version jump.

I'm hoping that a lot of stuff we saw in DP1 have finally converged and been merged back in. Vo5G, 3CC 5G aggregation, etc.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jcp2:
Pardon my ignorance. Are modems and radios the same thing? Would we be able to flash the new radio to April's 12.1 build?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes to both.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
Same thing. The phone doesn't seem to care which modem you flash but it's not something I recommend.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TotallyAnxious:
Is this you not recommending flashing the new modem on April firmware?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] djo_5296:
I noticed you use the command "fastboot flash boot <img>" in your update-without-wipe guide when flashing the magisk-patched boot img (which I just used now and things are working), but i see Az Biker's guide use " fastboot flash boot --slot=all <img>" and "fastboot boot <img>" from V0latyle

Does it matter which one I use? Or is one command preferred over/better than the other in some way?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Fastboot boot allows temp root, which you then run direct install in magisk

Fastboot flash flashes the boot image (only use the boot image from the update gotten from the full firmware and patched after update is done) i.e. During sideload ota let the ota finish copy boot.img from firmware zip to your device, patch that file in magisk, copy back to pc, fastboot flash that magisked boot.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] djo_5296:
how about the "--slot=all" portion, when is that one needed?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
I try not to recommend things I've never tried.

There's a lot more to a good phone experience than just the modem blob. Google is still fixing call audio bugs outside of it. Flashing one modem or another has not had day-to-day impacts for me. If I could actually take advantage of a new feature, maybe it's worth it.

The modems being different under a microscope doesn't mean much at the moment. Everyone has C-Band enabled now. That was the important update. Spotting n71_n71 in the new modem is minor in comparison.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Texan1:
Thanks, let us know what you think 👍
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
I used slot all once but mostly leave it off, not much difference but it does give you peace of mind that non root won't pop up by loading alternet slot
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
The reports of high mobile network battery drain for this beta appear to be true.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1513463834421383174
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nemosfate:
Has anyone else on Verizon skipped the March update and would that effect the CBand update/unlock?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
When I searched this section for C-Band I found the thread "Verizon C-band support goes live for Pixel 6". It and the article linked to in the post looks like it gives the answer.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nemosfate:
Don't see anywhere that says skipping that update and going to the April update won't affect enabling it. My apologies if I'm overlooking something
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I see. You weren't clear in your question, though. When you said about skipping the March update, I took that to mean that you were going to stay on the February update (or earlier), I didn't realize that you meant updating straight to April.

I wouldn't expect skipping the update to affect this aspect. The changes that were necessary should remain in all future updates. So no, skipping March and going straight to April should be fine as far as the C-Band aspect.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nemosfate:
Thank you very much
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Grocery tracking might soon appear on Pixel At a Glance widget

www.xda-developers.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] I7210I:
Hi

As I read at the main Thread, I saw that in order to save the root for the next month update , I should do what is written under "How I root and update" , is it right? or the root will be saved anyhow?

Thank you
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I don't know what the "main thread" is, as there are several How To Guides in this section on how to root. You should probably ask in the thread that you're referring to.

My method which is in the first post of this thread is different than what you're talking about.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] I7210I:
What I did is this
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
May firmware is out Pixel 6 Pro Factory Images.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
No new modem. Maybe the QPR beta later in the week will have some goodies.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
NOTE! I had the wrong firmware pasted in my previous post (for the 5A instead of 6 Pro). Corrected now.

Edit: I would expect someone to hopefully have noticed if they used the link in what I pasted since the filename would start with barbet instead of raven but still sorry about that. Mea culpa!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1521192713563119617

Google Pixel Update - May 2022 - Google Pixel Community
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Cares:
I made a huge noob mistake and finally bricked my phone (I think) after all these years of tinkering. I accidentally ran flash.bat for another Pixel model onto my 6P. Now my phone is fully unresponsive and I tried all the button combinations and can't get it to respond. I'm thinking it's fully dead. Doesn't respond to Android Flash Tool, can't get it to get into bootloader or recovery.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Unfortunately, I don't think there's anything that can be done about it without going through Google for an RMA. I humbly apologize if it was due to my having posted the wrong link, as I had originally done.

I know at least one or two other users in this section had flashed the wrong firmware in the last six months and from what I recall, their only choice was RMA as well.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] almahix:
Disregard. Someone please teach me to type!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Cares:
Yea looks like I'm RMAing my phone. What a shame though and dumb mistake from me. I was trying to flash different 3 devices so I downloaded all the factory images at once and then just flashed the wrong one.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
I wouldn't mind if the bootloader checked for official device specific builds and warned for anything else.

Google makes a way too easy to put the phone in a bad state. And that's before we even get into beta enrolling a locked phone.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] HipKat:
May’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro update primarily improves haptic feedback

Like last month, the May security update is rolling out for the Pixel 6 series on the same day as all other supported Google devices.

Compared to previous months, there are just three fixes. Exclusive to the Pixel 6 is haptic feedback “improvements” after complaints that emerged with Android 12L. Some found that vibrations were reduced so much that they missed calls, notifications, and other alerts, while tweaking settings did nothing to increase intensity. We noted at the time:

Sensors

Improvements for haptic feedback under certain conditions and use cases *[2].

Meanwhile, all current devices — Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro — benefit from:

Display / Graphics

Fix for issue occasionally causing display to wake without user interaction *[1].

User Interface

Fix for issue causing launcher crash after restarting device in certain conditions *[1].

Those particular issues were not too common in the grand scheme. Android 12 QPR3 next month, which has been in beta since early March, should fix more way bugs, which was the case for 12L.

The Pixel 6 series and older phones are on the same Android 12.1 build for this May update: SP2A.220505.002.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1521354621473550336
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Izy:
i'll consider rooting in the future but not straight away.

i want to enjoy having widevine to watch media, wait for better support for magisk

the only real thing i want to consider it for atm is adblock as i use chrome, i know theres a way to use adaway without root

whats important is how well twrp will work day one and also magisk future support now that main dev works for google and is dropping stuff like magisk hide.

Im curious how well kernel make an early stock based kernel it should help that the tensor was made in collab with samsung and probably has an exynos related base
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Yeah, AdAway has a VPN mode. I'm using it right now.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] dmarden:
I like to run an adblocker in non VPN mode so I can still use a regular VPN (without dropping to something lesser like a SOCKS5 based connection). Hoping for reliable root and magiskhide soon. Until then, no big deal.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] dimm0k:
hopefully this is relevant to the topic, if not then I apologize. a while back I recall reading that once you unlock the bootloader on the Pixel 4 series that even if you wipe and flash the stock image that the device no longer sees it as clean and would fail SafetyNet. was this true and is it still true?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
There were several reports of people in the past (Oneplux, Pixel as far as I remember) that reported issues with safety net tripping even after re-locking the bootloader. Even though - as far as I remember - all those people either used custom roms or bootloaders like TWRP, and in at least some of those cases the problem seemed to be the user (people made mistakes). There were also some discussions that seemed to hint that the Android backed hardware attestation remembered you trying to force it to become software based.

As far as I know, none of these issues persisted though after a full factory reset (incl. re-flashing stock rom+kernel).

The question: "Is it still true" (if you are referring to the P6 (PRO) can't be answered. As far as I know, noone here has yet re-locked (or rooted even) his bootloader, so we don't know for sure.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
They're up! https://developers.google.com/android/images#raven

Interestingly, so far NOT the latest build that we're running.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nekromantik:
Hmm odd. I am not sure if the kernel has changed in the new update or not. If it has not then we can test root
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zeusakatkm:
Someone be a guinea pig and root their Pixel 6 Pro!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] dimm0k:
nice! which version would be for the unlocked from Google? I take it it would be 12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.015.A4, Oct 2021) and not 12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.019.C2, Oct 2021, T-Mobile (US), USCC, Google Fi, CA, & TW carriers)?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Morgrain:
It's not that easy. It's not just "flash this, have fun" - There is no working Magisk for the P6 Pro, no TWRP. Nothing. We don't even know if there might be some hidden sleeve up Tensors a** that might make rooting a nightmare. This is new territory now. Maybe tensor makes a hardware attestated background check every hour. Maybe that means that the first person to root will get a bootloop after telling everybody "jea, it works" - we just don't know yet. It will probably take time and maybe some new tools to circumvent Googles most recent attempt at making Root loving peoples lives harder. Maybe it's easy, maybe not.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Probably the first one:

Although historically, once it recognizes what network you're on, it's possible it'll update to the one for your particular carrier. If I remember correctly, it used to that on the Pixel 1 when I was on Verizon, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zeusakatkm:
I'm aware of this, it was more of a joke than anything. It's been a long time since I've needed TWRP for rooting.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Actually, we're not sure if there is or isn't a working Magisk. The latest Stable and/or Canary Magisk versions may just work fine. Or one or both of the other 2 forks as well.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] plasticarmyman:
correct me if i'm wrong but haven't we had a couple people sucessfully root with 23001?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Well, the images just came out. I've only seen 1 person who did root and have inquired into what version they used, what build they were on, etc...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sean222:
Factory Image is now available! Go go go! I'm going to try rooting now!

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developers.google.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
We may have root, thanks to @Quinny899 for letting us know his progress in that thread. Also reported here with directions.​
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] V0latyle:
Magisk 23.0+ should work for patching the boot image. Magisk is not device specific, and has already been updated to work with Android 12.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sean222:
Magisk 23.0 isn't working. On the 6 Pro I copy the raven boot.img, and use Magisk 23.0 to patch it. I get:

- Unable to unpack boot image

- Installation failed

EDIT: Got it working. Had to use the Canary build of Magisk.

23.0 (23000) (21)

ea75a09f (23011)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] rester555:
STRIKE THIS... I was not paying attention: Is anyone aware a specific time Google likes to dump their binaries? Or is it all ove r the place when it comes to when they release binaries?

EDIT: Strike that. @sean222 You got root on Pixel 6 pro? The images are available on factory images page?

EDIT 2: They are UP!

EDIT 3: @sean222 What steps did you follow? I assume you just did the vbmeta and verity disable and then flashed the patched image without rebooting?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Android 12.1 QPR3 Beta 3 available:

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com

Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
New modem again for the Pixel 6 series with QPR3 Beta 3. I'll be checking signal, 5G combos, and carrier settings later today.

Beta 3: g5123b-100840

Beta 2: g5123b-100383

May stable: g5123b-97927 (also 12L Beta, 13 DP2, March, April, etc)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] ram4ufriends:
So in general from your observation, QPR Betas have the latest modem and maybe the latest features as well compared to the monthly release, 12L beta?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
QPR are betas of june's feature release. 12L beta was a beta of March and is now 12.1 stable
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jcp2:
Will you please upload just the new modem for those of us that want to flash it on May 12L? TIA
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
See attached for Pixel 6 (oriole) and Pixel 6 Pro (raven).
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] i42o:
the one you had posted was for oriole not Raven
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
Check now.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jayjay1234:
Hi, I'm curious to see have anyone repacked rooted boot.img into update zip and updated that way? FYI, I tried and got a boot loop (of course I renamed rooted boot.img accordingly). I thought I could take one less step in the flashing process? Anyone have any ideal why I boot looped?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
Just in case you're keep track of bootloaders too.

April - Stable: 1.1-8167057

May - Stable: 1.1-8244211

March - 13 DP1: 1.2-8141571

April - 13 DP2: 1.2-8192732

May - 13 Beta 1: 1.2-8196530

April - QPR3 Beta 2: 1.2-8318357

May - QPR3 Beta 3: 1.2-8318357
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] ozzmanj1:
I have attempted to download the ota repeatedly with each time failing or couldn't download. I have turned off my VPN and as block and have no issues with wifi in house and phone is fully charged. Any suggestions?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Are you rooted or have an altered kernel?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Did anyone else have trouble opening today's magisk canary on the May A12 update? it opened fine before I updated to May (granted I installed it min before I started A12 update), but it only hit the load screen after. Stable and Beta work fine but whenever I download Canary same thing no pass of splash screen. I guess I could report this in Magisk board but wanted to see if anyone else loaded it and fail/succeeded in updating to the latest canary.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Canary 24307 working fine for me on May build.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
thanks that led me to try to update from beta to canary one last time (this time on a working rooted may a12) and after reboot from boot update it worked so i guess it was either magic or an 1d10t error lol
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] ozzmanj1:
Finally found the issue, I think. I had to go to magisk and restore the images, then I was able to download it. Thanks
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Forsh:
I've been on the QPR3 betas for a few months. I updated to May - QPR3 Beta 3: 1.2-831835 a couple hours ago and the improvement to speed is very noticeable. I don't normally post status reports to XDA but this improvement is so much I want to post. Fingerprint unlock isn't instant but is a fraction of a second. Everything is significantly faster. For the first time I don't actually feel like a beta tester. I've never had significant problems with this phone, just a few minor things which made it feel underwhelming.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Face_Plant:
Have you noticed any signal strength/battery life improvements with the new modem?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] habylab:
Thanks for providing. Came here from your Reddit posts. What's the best way to flash these, is there a guide? I'm on completely stock, no unlocked bootloader or anything.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nergal di Cuthah:
Go to the first post in this thread it has links to all the guides
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Besides @Nergal di Cuthah's good advice, also just click the yellow "How to guide" quick filter at the top of the list of threads in this section. You'll see a few root how-to guides. Note that any time you unlock your bootloader (or relock the bootloader), it will factory reset your phone, so be prepared and have backups of what you need to keep including what's on your internal storage.

There's no way around that, ever.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] hpower1:
I had the same today. I just uninstalled and reinstalled 24306, tried again and all worked fine.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
13 Beta 2 modem looks to be the same as QPR3 Beta 3. New bootloader.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1525753967954628608

View attachment 5615025
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1529089617021980673
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Phones shipping with Android 13 will require a technology created by...Huawei?

Google is reportedly planning on making EROFS, a HUAWEI-developed file system, the default for read-only partitions in Android 13.

www.androidauthority.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1533771129256439808

View attachment 5631525
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Grrr...I had put the May updates' links here previously.

June 2022 update is here:

12.1.0 (SQ3A.220605.009.A1, Jun 2022, Verizon)	Flash	Link	2b4b1d476a6e80fd9fe09ace45e8abbd654a4d4a6fc51d39f0fd76f5a2c6a024
12.1.0 (SQ3A.220605.009.B1, Jun 2022)	Flash	Link	157e22840d4d4fde9f90d7de3d6ba6930922e9376096040d68501d155c997cb2

June Feature Drop for Google Pixels includes At a Glance improvements, Pocket Operator, and more

The June feature drop for Google Pixel devices is now available, and you can install it on your smartphone. It has a ton of new features.

www.xda-developers.com

Pixel Update Bulletin—May 2022 | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Argh. I had my post with May's update by accident, and there are two factory images this month, one specifically for Verizon again.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] teegraves58:
Sigh.... Still no face unlock it seems