yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] :
I don't remember it right now but it's as if it says it can't find the partition anyway. I'll try again and take photos to show the precise message

I'll try again and see, in the meantime I'm following the guide it seems optimally
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Are you using this command?

fastboot flash init_boot <nameofpatchedinit_bootimage>
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] :
Yes

where is the error?

It always gives me this error, I don't understand where I'm wrong...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
First, and I hope you have patience with us. I'm not trying to "pile on" regarding XDA's rules, but you should familiarize yourself with them (link in my signature below).

In particular, right now:

5. Create a thread topic or post a message only once, this includes external links & streaming media.​

As a large forum, we don't need unnecessary clutter. You're free to edit your message as you like, so if you do not receive an answer, revisit your message and see if you can describe your problem better. Not everyone is online at the same time so it might take a while before you receive an answer.​

What I'm trying to emphasize is that instead of making two or three (or four) posts in a row, please always and instead use the Edit button, which should be in the bottom right corner of your post, and just add the new information to it.

The "magisk_patched-26400_iJQlV.img" is the init_boot.img. It was automatically extracted from the OTA Zip file and patched by Magisk when you processed the zip file in Magisk.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
First, you should use the latest Platform Tools. The 34.0.4 version you're using had some bugs. 34.0.5 is the latest. You can find the link to Google's page for them on the first page of this thread, one of the first two posts - likely the second post.

After updating that, let us know if you have any better luck, or the same thing.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
can you run the command fastboot getvar current-slot? and tell me what it outputs (no need to screenshot; it's either gonna be "a" or "b")
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Instead of using PowerShell, try command prompt with same command you've been using. Just type "cmd" (without the quotes) in the address bar of your Platform Tools folder.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] :
ok ok, I'll try to study carefully how the forum works, tomorrow I'll try the whole procedure again, hoping I can. I have to go out now, see you tomorrow.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
well....if you were able to come back to me about what slot you were on, I'd suggest you flash to a specific init_boot slot (a or b)....there was issues with that in the past (and/or when doing this on powershell vs. cmd, as @Lughnasadh mentioned).....

hopefully you'll get it sorted tomorrow and/or hopefully i'll be on when you do....
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
They were using PowerShell but not putting the "./" in front of the command, so I just suggested using command prompt instead.

I'm assuming they are using Windows.

@the_nurse96 Please use Platform Tools 34.0.5. Noticed you were using 34.0.4, but that version is not completely bug free.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] DougMG:
Did anyone notice that the OTA is for Shiba?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
I believe that person did say they were using a Pixel 8 and not a Pixel 8 Pro.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] DougMG:
Sorry I must of missed that 😕 and assumed that since this is the 8 pro thread that was at least part of the problem.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
No problem. I thought the same thing so I went back and checked just to make sure 👍
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] gettinwicked:
Anyone else not meeting device integrity, again? As of this morning my phone is not... I updated to play integrity fix 15.1, but, still nada. Is there a better fix I should flash? Or do I need to change my fingerprint? Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
the embedded fingerprint in 15.1 got banned yesterday....

you need to change your fingerprint....if you thought you were implementing your own custom fingerprint, then it looks like you weren't and were inadvertently implementing the embedded fp, and there's a chance you just have to implement yours properly to possibly pass....
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
apologies if this has been brought up already....

but I just ran into this very fascinating article...! I never thought or conceived a really nifty idea Google implemented into Pixels and/or AndroidOS's! I'm pretty impressed there are as much as 33 tests and it even includes physical damage! I'm definitely going to play with it next time I'd like to "diagnose" my Pixel (if it's available, I know it is for Pixel 8's, I wonder if it will be on Pixel 7 Pro's....)...

How to run diagnostics on your Pixel

Troubleshoot your Google Pixel in little to no time.

www.androidcentral.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Might be a time saver to help eliminate the possibilities, that's for sure.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] clueless_stranger:
Nope. Still have everything after updating on the pixel 8.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] gettinwicked:
I checked after my post, and yes, my phone was using the embedded fp from 15.1. I changed the json file back so it is being used, but looks like that fp might have gotten banned as well. Guess I need to find a new fp.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
yeah....for some reason I'm seeing other users even saying the last update renamed their custom fp's to pif.json.old...! I don't know if that's what happened to you (it doesn't sound like it), but that's what brought to mind with your issue.

Sorry it doesn't work any longer, and you have to find a new one....at least it wasn't like in the old days where it was a lot more manual of a process -- although my manual way and those that did it in those early days before PINext and PIFS still have theirs running (mine from Dec. 8 and others from November...)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] juaki:
Hello partners . Would you be so kind as to tell me how to create a personalized fingerprint or give me the link to a guide? I search and can't find anything. Indeed, days ago my wallet automatically blocked me without doing anything. I know it is done through Pixel Flasher, right? thank you
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] :
yes it is correct because I have a pixel 8 no pro
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] :
I created the topic in question so I'll move the discussion there
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Homeboy76:
...Meanwhile, Google is officially releasing English versions of the Repair Manuals after previously only offering them in French. They have been “redesigned so it’s easier for technicians and DIYers to use them.” In the US, guides for the Pixel Fold, 8, and 8 Pro are available. (They download as ZIP files.)...

here
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
@juaki , the first post below is the more-complex/complicated but concise original post, the second is the less-Android-technical but very much not concise....

🔧 [MODULE] Play Integrity Fix (SafetyNet fix)

PLAY INTEGRITY FIX This module tries to fix Play Integrity and SafetyNet verdicts to get a valid attestation. BEFORE YOU START: - Your ROM must be signed with a private key from maintainer, you can check with this command: unzip -l...

xdaforums.com

How to search & find your own fingerprints [noob friendly]: A Comprehensive Guide w/ tips & Discussion for Complete Noobs (from one)

It seems Google has banned more than 95% of custom fingerprints, so this thread/guide has kind been laid to the wayside. But it's still a great resource to understanding the foundations of fingerprints and all that... This is for any/all utterly...

xdaforums.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I've got you covered. ;) It is indeed great news.

Official Google Repair Guides for various Pixel models

Official Google Pixel Repair Guides Original Google Links from the new English page I link to in the spoilered at bottom December 14, 2023 section of the Sources. Edit 5/17/2024: Direct link to repair manual page...

xdaforums.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
hey warrior. I have a question. is TWRP not up to date with a14? I don't see anything past 11 v. 3.7. what ever happened to TWRP?

Sent from Pixel 8 Pro using ReLabs
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
That is correct. TWRP has generally been dropped out of use for the last several major Android versions. There are exceptions for some particular (non-Google), devices, but they're on a case by case basis, and requires a Developer plus enough interest and motivation to do the work.

Except for ten or a dozen years ago, I generally found nandroid backups to be more trouble than they're worth, and on Pixels you can do all your flashing without TWRP, so there's not enough demand or interest.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
It feels like the death of a family member though. 😂 what backup do you use? I've heard swift is pretty good. (with root of course)

for my p8p I'm good with normal Google backup since I am not messing with anything that would require wiping my device. Does titanium still exist? I guess I could just check out play store. Lol
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I understand! It took me awhile to get used to the idea, too. Same with the idea of switching from Titanium Backup to Swift Backup, which is what I've been using I believe around two years now.

I use Google's cloud restore on new devices and after factory resets, as much as possible, but then I still selectively restore the app data for some apps that haven't implemented Google's API for their cloud backups. I don't blanket restore all apps and app data with Swift Backup (nor Titanium Backup before it).

I have two schedules in Swift, both nightly - one to backup all apps and their data to the cloud, when the app version has changed. The other schedule is all my favorite app and their data, no matter if the app version has changed or not.

Swift Backup requires root, I'm sure.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] DougMG:
As I understand it the big issue with getting TWRP working on newer pixels is that they do not have a separate recovery partition. If memory serves the recovery is now part of the bootloader and pretty much no one wants to touch that as one mistake and you now have a new paper weight.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] maxmax0:
I am rooted. I have disabled automatic updates in developer settings, and yet I keep getting "Update failed to install" and "Enter your PIN to install update later" (which you cannot click away, so annoying).

Anyone can please tell me whats the simplest and safest method to completely disable the Google Update checker (with root)?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I'm not personally familiar with any way beyond disabling the setting in Developer options. It's known that Google can push past that anyway, when they really want to (the Android 12 bootloader security issue to Android 13 Final OTA was the last time they really tried, although manually checking for updates or other things might also trigger such circumstances.

By any chance, had you opted into or out of the Beta program?

The only sure fire way I know to get rid of the OTA prompt is to go ahead and update, and FYI, when I had discovered I accidentally didn't disable that setting in Developer options the other month, and I had an update waiting, I temporarily messed my device by manually flashing the OTA, although all it required is temporarily flashing and attempting to boot with an old boot.img, and then re-updating, and all was fine after.

So you might want to go ahead and take the OTA, and then re-root. But if it fails to install, then I'd manually flash the update, and deal with the caveats as I noted.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] badabing2003:
@maxmax0

Check this, you can reset the update you received which is basically failing to install most likely due to the fact that you're rooted and the update expects stock partitions to apply the differential payload.

That option in the menu (linked above) will reset the update, and you shouldn't be getting that error, however it does not block it, which means Google can push it again later on.

I don't think there is a bullet proof way of blocking updates.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
See @badabing2003's answer below.

That's awesome, thank you!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
@badabing2003 comes through again. What doesn't that do?

@roirraW "edor" ehT I lied. I'm definitely checking out pixel flasher when ever this dang phone gets here. I'm a big fat liar. I have been checking out all that PF does and it's just to much to ignore and do all the command line stuff.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
That's the great thing about Android - choices! :)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] badabing2003:
I'm glad that you find it useful, however if you are not yet familiar (I don't know, you porbably are) with the commands and the manual steps, I strongly encourage you to get familiarized, knowledge is power, and when in bind your knowledge is priceless to get you out of trouble, of course there are lots of knowledgable people here that would try to help you out, but there is a greater level of satsifaction and confidence boost when you manage to help yourself.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
Yes I am fairly competent with adb and fastboot command. At least the normal stuff needed for flashing, unlocking. You know the basics really. I've had to do partitioning on a phone many moons ago. Don't remember the device. But it's been awhile. I was telling warrior not long ago that I would feel like I'm losing out doing it without the command line but your program looks just so nice. I think it provides everything you need or COULD need. Lol. I know it's just a interface for the adb\fastboot. But it looks so much more in depth. I feel like I would actually learn from it. I believe there is a console correct so i can read through and see the exact process behind the scenes?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
My lord! I was just messing around with Dev info app. Looking at partitions on our device. WTH. There are like 2 dozen different ones. Kudos to the people working on this device.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Added to Post #2's SafetyNet section:

Also for reference, @simplepinoi177's thread How to search & find your own fingerprints [noob friendly]: A Comprehensive Guide w/ tips & Discussion for Complete Noobs (from one)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
From Mishaal Rahman:

"Maybe hold off on applying the January 2024 GPSU if you have a Pixel phone and have multiple user profiles? Seeing a lot of reports about internal storage access issues, similar to the ones from a few months ago."
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1749892981232943138
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
yes there is apparently an issue with the latest update. not the security update. it is affecting p6,7, and 8s from what I read. it didn't mention 5 or older pixels

Sent from Pixel 8 Pro using ReLabs
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
So for anyone on beta. 3.1 had an interesting fix that hopefully will solve an issue at least a couple people, including myself have had.

Fixed an issue where the device sometimes failed to unlock if always-on display mode was enabled and the user tried to use their fingerprint to unlock the device
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
"As always with these feature drops, they’ll begin rolling out to some Pixel hardware owners as early as Thursday, with others following “over the next few weeks.”

Google’s latest Pixel feature drop adds Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and more

The Pixel 8 Pro’s thermometer can now take your temperature.

www.theverge.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
Sweet. I didn't see that yet. 👍
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
Google Pixel phones unusable after January 2024 system update

Google Pixel smartphone owners report problems after installing the January 2024 Google Play system update, being unable to access their devices internal storage, open the camera, take screenshots, or even open apps.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

@roirraW "edor" ehT maybe adding this to the OP and/or title and/or your usual message when something potentially damaging happenings
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Done here, too. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Does anyone know stock Android flash tool platform tools? Does it install it's own or do you have to as a pre-requisite? I would believe it's stand alone correct?

EDIT: so only one confirmed bootloader unlock and root so far in this thread?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Mine shows full name and multiple carriers/countries. Do you mean the website or a tool?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
The OTA page doesn't show a build number for October. I'm sure it's just an accident on Google's end and doesn't mean anything. The factory image page does.

I'm not sure what you're asking. What version to use? We don't know if it makes a difference - use your best judgement.

I guess I'm still confused about what you're asking. Are you talking about Official Google Android Flash Tool or ADB/Fastboot (SDK Platform Tools) ?

That's all I remember seeing.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
I guess I'm still confused about what you're asking. Are you talking about Official Google Android Flash Tool or ADB/Fastboot (SDK Platform Tools) ?

@roirraW "edor" ehT I don't use the Android flash tool. My question is understanding how it is installed in windows environment. I assume that it has its own installed platform tools as part of the executable package?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Android Flash Tool will use its own Platform Tools/fastboot/adb.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bsg411:
They Fixed it for the Factory images....I guess they will get around to fixing the version number for the OTA October image as well.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Annie the Eagle:
What's the issue with Mod 2.0 vs 1.3?

@Paz9 Which version did you use?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Mod 2.0 doesn't work on devices shipped with A13 (e.g. Pixel 7 series) due to it's shipping level setting. Mod 1.3 doesn't have this problem. However, if you encounter problems with VoWiFi using Mod 1.3, you may have to use the Play Integrity Fix mod instead (currently 9.2, I believe).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
When installing Play integrity fix 9.2 on my P7P, within the script it says that it's uninstalling Displax 1.3 and installing 9.2. Basic integrity and CTS are working for me with just Play integrity fix 9.2.

Will see if this is the case on P8P when I get mine. Most likely someone else will have that confirmation today.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1712181856416719043
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1712184350832230755
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] D_JWhite:
Spoiler content hidden.

I've realised my error was using files from October's update to try and flash over the September/release version. My mistake, no slight meant
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Annie the Eagle:
Did you patch the init_boot.img on device using Magisk 26.3? I did not full-flash using PixelFlasher, I let the Oct 2023 update install via OTA, and then I rooted by doing "Flash Boot" (the button under Live Boot).

I had no issues at all.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
If you think it's the app, you should get a log for @badabing2003
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] D_JWhite:
Thinking about it in retrospect, I don't think I let the October update install and tried to flash the magisk using the October files on the September image. :cry:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] badabing2003:
Please don't throw stones if you don't understand what you're doing.

PixelFlasher does not touch your IMEI, it actually can't even if it wanted to.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] D_JWhite:
I have some

Forgive me, I wasn't throwing stones and value the tool, I was just letting people know what I'd done. Given the realisations in my post immediately above yours, I'm happy to edit my original post.

EDIT:

My OP is edited, I'm happy for mods to clean up. My apologies to @badabing2003
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You have nothing to apologize for. You didn't say it was PixelFlasher's fault. As you said, you just explained what you did. There's nothing to clean up.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] D_JWhite:
So for clarity, when patching via PixelFlasher does it automatically patch & flash init_boot.img rather than boot.img?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] rester555:
Inside the tool, you have to select the bootloader that is processed from the factory image. Once that is selected, you have a choice to patch the init_boot from the magisk apk you have installed.

Then, you select either the patched init_boot to be flashed or the OEM init_boot.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
that doesn't sound good. anyone having that problem? my phone is ok

Sent from Pixel 8 Pro using ReLabs
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
As far as I know, I haven't gotten that Play System Update, but I refuse to even check in that part of the interface even though Google has supposedly stopped pushing the update, for fear that visiting that UI will trigger an update. :)

Edit: If you don't use multiple profiles (might include app clones, but not sure) on your device, then you likely don't have anything to worry about. I don't, but I'm not taking chances.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] WhoIsJohnGalt1979:
Lol, my heart skipped a beat two nights back when I saw the restart prompt on the play update screen hahaha. I took a silent vow not to restart the phone till the Feb update only to mouth a **** it the next night and reboot and lo behold the play update was still on November 2023. Saved!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] gpvecchi:
The feature drop is related to Google Play System updates, right? I'm still stuck at november.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
June 11, 2024 AP2A.240605.024 QPR3 STABLE - Unlock bootloader / Root Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] Stable firmware / SafetyNet

Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] June 11, 2024: https://developers.google.com/android/images#cheetah https://developers.google.com/android/ota#cheetah https://flash.android.com/ https://support.google.com/pixelphone/community?hl=en...

xdaforums.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] gpvecchi:
Yes, but ther shouldn't be a december one too?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
No, they skipped the December GPSU.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Play System Updates aren't necessarily monthly.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ghisy:
Apparently, this feature drop will be released through updates to Google apps on the Play Store.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] gpvecchi:
I made a mess: I updated Main Compnents through Apkmirror.

It still shows november anyway, do you know how to remove it?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Do you use Swift Backup, and have it backup system apps? Do you use multiple profiles on your device? If not, I just would make sure not to use any (or cloning apps) until they roll out a fix, since the issue shouldn't affect you. @badabing2003 any insight about uninstalling his manual update? (it's not listed in App Info, even with system apps listed)

Not pertaining to your issue, but Swift Backup does show my "Main components" as being November's, so that's confirming I'm still on November - although it also shows I didn't receive November's until December 6th.