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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Schroeder09:
Thanks. Does shell have to be given root access in magisk before an issue occurs for this to work?

Speaking of iconify, is it now working? Pixel expert, substratum lite, and iconify seem to be the scariest things for me. I'm scared to turn on the option to eliminate the space below my keyboard on iconify because it seems to clash. Now I can't theme the QS tiles with pixel expert without the OS crashing to the point where I have to boot into safe mode and have the magisk modules disabled.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Have you updated Pixel Xpert? They removed all but one theming option, is the reason I ask.

I'm not positive if Pixel Xpert might have re-implemented some of the navigation bar tweaks because after Pixel Xpert removed the option to get rid of the extra space, I started using (also in Post #3):

@DanGLES3's thread Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks for Android 10-14 (most up-to-date version available at the GitHub link in his OP). You configure it while flashing the module using the volume keys. I choose:

- (Immersive)

+ (Hide keyboard buttons - Back/Switch keyboard)

+ (Reduce the size of the keyboard bar)

+ (Pick the gesture sensitivity - Low/Module Default)

+ (Enable Gcam fix)

- (NOT Wish to disable the back gesture)

Setting it up is a little annoying, which is why I listed my own preferences above, although not everyone will want the same options as me. But it does the job!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
ADB/Fastboot (SDK Platform Tools) v35.0.0

Direct Windows download link:

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip

No changelog yet.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Saw a new tag a couple of weeks ago so figured something was coming in soon.

Tested flash-all and flashing a Magisk patched init_boot.img on my Pixel 7 Pro running A14 QPR3 Beta 1 and everything went fine.

EDIT: Using Windows 11
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Schroeder09:
Is rh

e full screen immersive tweaks mod less of a wreck than iconify? It's all I use in iconify. After a week or so my phone would always start have flashing, lagging, and slow loading UI animations when switching screens. Then there are all the horror stories and bootloops with the theming. Is this mod you've suggested more stable?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Well, the full screen immersive tweaks is a reasonably simple mod. Yes, it's more stable - I haven't had any issues at all in the two or three months I've been back to using it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
Sorry @Schroeder09 for only responding now....busy since Friday and over the weekend...

but decided to still reply, in case it applies for you or anyone reading in the future....

I never thought about it -- I guess since I gave shell root access to it in the beginning -- but since the command does include "shell" in it, I imagine it does...! So I guess that's a pre-requisite for that adb command to work. Without it, one's only option left is booting into safe-mode -- which most claim resets all your OS settings (*headache*)...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Schroeder09:
Do to do this I need to give shell root access in a terminal on my phone? What's the exact command I should enter?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
ADB SU Shell

Then grant the access in Magisk. In my case, it was already listed as Denied in Magisk, so I just had to change it to Granted. It's listed in Magisk as [SharedUID] Shell.

I believe. Anyone correct me if I'm misremembering.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
Google Messages RCS is not working on rooted, custom ROM Android phones

In recent weeks, Android users with rooted or bootloader unlocked phones have found that RCS does not work in Google Messages.

9to5google.com

Have you guys seen that? Come on Google, this is ridiculous!! 😠
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I have not, since I use Google Voice for texting, and it doesn't support RCS anyway. I use Google Chat for some Google users I know, which pretty much includes the same features as RCS.

Hopefully there'll be a solution.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
Well, I don't know if this is widely rolled out or not but I'm using PIF Next (and have the Play Store certified) and I can still use RCS. I don't use it much either but it's nice to have it in case I need it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mochamoo:
Is it still working for you? Sounds like Google did a mass ban of pifs in the last few days. I decided that I was tired of fighting it and unrooted. So far device is not certified even though I cleared play services, play store,wallet. Hope it will right itself in a few hours.

I only hope that they aren't gonna want the phone to be relocked. I mean why did that sell them as unlockable if it wasn't ok?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If the bootloader is unlocked, the only way to get the phone to appear to pass is the root methods; i.e. unrooting alone isn't enough.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mochamoo:
have been using TheFreeman's method to generate custom pifs and that no longer is supported because of the direction Google is going (they just did a mass ban of pifs this weekend). So using root I could no longer get it to pass device integrity. And currently can't get it to pass unrooted. Is locking the bootloader the only solution then? I want to be able to use google wallet without it failing because it is rooted.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
It's the only solution if you want to stay unrooted. I can't speak to getting it all passing again, as I haven't had time to look into it. It's likely there'll be another workaround, but it could be days or weeks.

But yeah, if you want it passing right away, then locking the bootloader might be your only option, and it's always the only 100% sure option in any case.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mochamoo:
Rerooted and it's now passing ok. Go figure.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
Yeah, still working here.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Android Security Bulletin—March 2024 | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
March 4, 2024

:

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

developers.google.com

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

developers.google.com

Google Pixel Community

Android Security Bulletins | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Two Google Pixel Help Community annoucements:

Google Pixel Update - Mar 2024 - Google Pixel Community

March 2024 Feature Drop - Google Pixel Community
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] dimm0k:
any use magisk successfully on the Mar 24 update?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
So just wanted to double check. If I'm currently on QPR2 beta i can now go back to stable with this release without a wipe?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
That is correct. Did you officially opt into the QPR2 Beta, or just manually flash? If you opted in, you'll want to officially opt out, as well.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Added to the OP:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
I only flashed manually, so should be fine. Thanks for confirming (y)(y)(y)(y)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Circle to Search rolling out on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro - Google Pixel Community
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Success on the Pixel 8 Pro, at least:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Added to OP:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] badabing2003:
FYI, I'm still on the solid 33.0.3 and flashed my Cheetah with it and had no issues.

Probably a case of correlation / causation.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Thanks! Either that or a Pixel 8 Pro-specific deal, although correlation / causation is more likely. Do you keep using old versions until they refuse to work for new firmware so that you're aware of when it happens?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] badabing2003:
Not necessarily, I tend to update also (not in this case), as I have to make sure the latest works, which I do with Magisk for example.

But because they had a recent history of bad broken Platform tools releases, I'm sticking to a known good one untill it tells me that I should use a newer version, in the past they had included a version check in the factory flash files if they needed higher than a specific version, granted we're no longer flashing factory, and who knows if there is any checks with OTA.

It could be a case of Pixel 8 Pro, but if the flash completed without errors (platform tools did its job), but didn;t boot, I'd tend to think it was another issue.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
It would be nice if they at least released (user level) changelogs in a timely fashion for the Platform-Tools, but I suppose I'll just be happy that it's not bugged.

That's true.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I got the following with Pixel Xpert v3.3.2 (336) Stable on my P7P, so you might want to wait for an update:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
The same warning was /is there on QPR2 beta but every thing works. Just think the Devs need to push an update to remove the warning that's all
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sleeptab:
It's better to wait. Since flashing the new march Firmware (Platform Tools 25.0.0) my device stucks in boot whith patched init_boot while its okay without magisk. Magisk Manager doesnt offer an Option either despite custom patching boot whith Stucks again after I flash it with ADB.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Fishawy:
Platform Tools 25.0.0?

I updated using 330.03 with Magisk via PixelFlasher and it went well, even all my Magisk and LSPosed modules work (never mind the PixelXpert warning).

I guess you may need to use an updated Platform Tools.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sleeptab:
Just a Typo, it was 35.0.0. i'll try again with your Version, thanks.

I think it does not matter whethe I use full OTA or factory Image?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Jwtiyar:
First time i see my bugs is fixed like call dropping with voice distortion and bluetooth not functioning, i think its best OTA i ever got.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] T.A.R.D.I.S.:
Pixel Xpert works on march with today's canary 338 😉
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Thank you! Adding to my other threads.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
I have a weird "bug" on my P7P: whenever I open the weather using the widget (so within the Google app), it randomly defaults to the older interface (the one with the frog). I'm used to the new design so this is a little annoying.

Anyone else? 🤔
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I've seen some others report this as well. I have not experienced that myself though. No idea what is causing it for some.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sleeptab:
Thanks for your Help again. Problem was Audio HQ Magisk Module caused bootloop and that I thought installing Special magisk with PixelFlasher and afterwards patching boot whithin that tool would Patch the Special already Patch Special-Version to init_boot.img
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] caitsith810:
Seems like this update broke substratum themes. Can't apply any of my themes.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
I loved Substratum but eventually gave up on it. It doesn't seem like it works as well as it did before.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
v35.0.0 release notes:

SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers

Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] BunnyPig1:
The Iconify repository on github has been archived?

Anyone knows the reason?

Also, has anyone tested if Iconify is working on March update? Still using December here and looking to update for the "circle-to-search" feature but don't want to lose Iconify.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Why is the Iconify repo archived? · Mahmud0808 Mahmud0808 · Discussion #2

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github.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
Ugh, I hate the new Bluetooth tile. Google did the same cr*p as the Internet tile. *sigh*
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I don't notice any difference, but I'm using the latest Beta of (from post #3):

@jorrik98's thread [Themes / Apps / Mods] Better Internet Tiles - Bring back Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles! (non-root)

I'm using all the app's alternate tiles and have them set to not allow toggling when the screen is locked.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] BunnyPig1:
Thanks for the info. Too bad since this was the best pixel customizer out there. Hopefully someone will continue working on it.

Do you know if it's working on March update?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
It isn't. @Lughnasadh has noted that the same developer's ColorBlendr does, however.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
Yeah, I think I only added the Internet tile from Better Internet Tiles and not the Bluetooth one. I'll give it a try! Thanks for the heads-up!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] BunnyPig1:
Yeah, why I asked is because even though ColorBlendr is an excellent app in itself, does not have the features I'm looking for (Tiles, notifications, lockscreen etc) unfortunately.

Hence why I'm curious about Iconify. Thanks for the answer. I'll just stick to December update until something new arises or Iconify continues. Unlikely but I'll try being optimistic.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
@BunnyPig1, the dev on Telegram said he has no time to update Iconify for now and Google introduced a lot of changes in the system framework on QPR2 stable. So not sure if this will continue to be updated or not.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Per Mishaal Rahman, this may be why when you get an update to GPSU the monthly version doesn't always change...

Thanks to Project Mainline, Google has been able to push out updates to your Android device's time zone database since Android 10. This is useful to quickly address changes in time laws that happen from time to time. However, before 2023, tzdata updates were "still bundled with other Mainline changes, sometimes leading to testing complexities and slower deployment." Google says that in 2023, they made "further investments in Mainline's infrastructure and decoupled the tzdata module from the other components." This isolation allows Google to release tzdata updates to Android users outside of the established release cadence.

(These out of band tzdata updates may be why some of the Google Play System Updates you've received haven't bumped the GPSU version. The GPSU version is only bumped when the Module Metadata APK is updated with a newer version name. This only happens when Google rolls out a new monthly Mainline train.)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Play!Ya:
That's too bad. I really liked Iconify. Is there a way to go back from March update to Feb update?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
With an unlocked bootloader, you can go back to any firmware you wish. However, any downgrade will require a factory reset, as the updated app data won't work right with it. You would be lucky if it would even boot well enough for you to be able to unlock it, but even if you get that far, it's virtually guaranteed you'd have issues without a full wipe.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
And now it's back to saying 35.0.0. Nothing to see here.

Spoiler content hidden.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Fishawy:
Thanks, now we need a brave soul to test it :D
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I take it back - they've updated the changelog, but the actual downloadable Windows Platform-Tools is still the same 35.0.0 - same zip file hash as well.

Edit: And now it's back to saying 35.0.0. Nothing to see here.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] i42o:
I just downloaded the last platform tools from Google... Same ish tbh ...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] trevork:
I don't seem to be able to successfully gain root with Magisk/AP1A. I upgraded via OTA sideload, patched init_boot via Magisk then fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img and after reboot, Magisk still shows that root is not enabled :cautious:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
What version of Magisk?

If you haven't already, I'd try patching the init_boot.img again. What method are you using to get the init_boot.img? Are you patching in Magisk using the entire OTA Zip (where Magisk automatically extracts the init_boot.img), or what other method?

Try flashing the OTA again, which will update the other slot, and flashing the Magisk-patched init_boot.img to it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] trevork:
Latest Magisk Canary (27001)

Tried patching and flashing 3 or 4 times, even doing --slot all on one of the attempts. I am patching just the init_boot.img which I extracted from the full factory image.

I will give OTA flash another go.

I wasn't aware of the patch full OTA zip method. Do you just select the ZIP in Magisk then sideload the OTA zip in recovery mode like applying any normal OTA update?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes, exactly. If you ever need a reference for it again in the future, it's in Post #2:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] badabing2003:
Did you have Magisk previously? or is this the first time you installed Magisk?

Magisk has a known issue with identity crisis.

You could end up having multiple copies of the manager, often due to upgrade not properly uninstalling the older one, this is specially prnounced when Magisk is hidden.

If that is the case, the easy solution to it is to find all installed Magisks (hidden or otherwise) and uninstall them all and then reboot.

TB Checker from play store is good in detecting Magisk, even if it is hidden, and it would tell you the package name which you'd uninstall.

Upon reboot, if the stub tells you that it needs to complete setup, choose that, otherwise if you don't find any left, (double check with TB Checker) just install Magisk.

If the patch is applied already, you won't even need to patch again.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] SMMmmm:
Just updated to the March release using PixelFlasher. The update went well but this release broke most of the banking apps, GPay, Wallet, Netflix, etc...

Everything was working before. I have Magisk with Play Integrity Fix with a fingerprint that meets Device and Basic integrity...

Don't know what went wrong. Any suggestions on what can be done?? TIA.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Fishawy:
It's not the build, it's probably your private fingerprint. We all lost that when Google made a massive ban for almost 95% of fingerprints about 2 weeks ago.

Check out the PlayIntegrityFix thread. Almost everyone is using the updated module with the Xiaomi.eu print, which is still working for now.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
Has anyone lost circle to search on their P7P? It was working until now and I wanted to show it to a friend today but it's completely gone.

I tried uninstalling updates and installing the latest beta for the Google app, still nothing. Is Google toying with us server-side again? 🙄
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] SMMmmm:
Thanks for the suggestion! I did have the updated PlayIntegrityFix module with the Xiaomi.eu print but still had the issue.

Later I realized, the issue was caused by an LSPosed module I had installed called "Hide My Applist". Apparently, after the March update a lot of other users are having issues as well: https://github.com/mModule/guide_hma#hide-my-applist-guide

Most of my apps are working now after disabling the module except for GPay. But I guess Google will discontinue GPay anyway so it's all good now.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sleeptab:
Try to install Shamiko (Magisk-Module). It fixed all my Bankingapps.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] chaos193:
Does your intune company portal works? I'm having the same issue. I've disabled my HMA and most of my banking apps work now. Then I installed Ice Box and freeze my magisk, so all my banking apps work. But for some reason Intune still detects root.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
My P7P has had a weird behavior since the March update: it doesn't boot to the OS right away. Now the bootloader unlocked screen shows up then the Google logo then black screen. If I push the power button again, it goes back to the bootloader unlocked screen and starts again. Then it usually initiates the boot sequence with the boot animation.

Same thing happens if I reboot. That's so weird.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Fishawy:
Had this with both Radioactive and Kirisakura kernels after March release, solved it by going back to stock kernel for now.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
Oh, I didn't think this would be related to the kernel but yeah, I'm running Kirisakura. I'm gonna report it in the Kiri thread.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] SMMmmm:
Thanks a lot. Will try Shamiko.

Sorry buddy, don't use Intune so can't say.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Heads Up:

Magisk Canary 27002 was released today but seems to have a problem hiding the Magisk app, so might not want to update.

Can't hide the app v27002 canary · Issue #7921 · topjohnwu/Magisk

Device: Xiaomi Mi 8 Android version: 10 Magisk version name: canary Magisk version code: 27002 Get failed toast when trying to hide the app v27002 canary and the app it is not hidden. The debug ver...

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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1ba5sdd

Has anyone tried this to enable circle to search manually? Mine still hasn't returned and I'm just annoyed, even though I don't use it this much. 😅
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
I just tried: this does absolutely NOTHING. 🤦‍♂️ (using the latest beta for the Google app from Apkmirror)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Platform-Tools is updated to 35.0.1:

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip

SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers

Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
Not really in response to what's quoted, but related to "circle to search"...

What's interesting is I use gestures and was surprised when I held on to the home bar too long by accident and the circle to search thing popped up. But my wife still really likes using the 3 button navigation, and when I hold the home button down, it doesn't pop up for her! I know the circle to search might still be rolling out in increments, but do you guys think it's possible they only enabled it for gesture activation?

Also I hate that they removed the access to Google Assistant from the Google bar on the home screen (as opposed to saying "Hey Google" or opening Assistant manually) as pressing the microphone doesn't open Google Assistant but simply google searches what voice prompt -- Google's only response to taking it away is to use the trigger word or holding the power button. But I disabled the power button triggering Google Assistant because I prefer the power menu! Uggghh frustrating!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Fishawy:
Also related to this, I too use gestures but I hate the home bar/pill, so I hide it with Iconify or Fullscreen/Immersive Gestures module.

I'm curious how Circle to Search would be triggered in a scenario like this. There's basically no bar and the space it occupies is also hidden.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] re_endymion:
Hello,

I've done the test. I've hidden the home bar pill with Pixel Expert, and Circle to Search still appear when I press the very bottom zone without the pill
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Fishawy:
Great, thanks for confirming.

Now I just have to wait for the feature to be available on my P7P 😄
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Ghisy:
Me too. I'm a Duckduckgo guy when it comes to search but CTS is interesting so I'm willing to use it on my phone, if it's ever available for it.

It's kinda annoying how Google is advertising the feature all over social media and many of us still don't have it on a Pixel. SMH.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] re_endymion:
If you are rooted, you can follow the below thread which explain how to activate Circle to Search without waiting. It works perfectly for me

(Solved) Circle to search not working

Hi, So I have a problem with circle to search, whenever I hold the handle to search, I feel the vibration build up but nothing else besides it, no UI pop up, no weird loading animation, absolutely nothing except the vibration. do any of you have...

xdaforums.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] JakeDHS07:
My P7P has had CTS for awhile. It still works even with the pill hidden but just pressing where it would usually be which is great. The setting for it is in the gesture navigation settings once you are on the March update and have all apps/services current 👍