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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
Play Integrity Next is the only decent solution at the moment. Pixel Flasher can now also retrieve fingerprints from a GitHub that indexes them.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
It's as @LLStarks states above, but just to expound a bit on it....

Play Integrity Fix (PIF) pre-14.8 would have something called a "fingerprint" embedded in the module that would help spoof/represent a different device that Google would allow to meet MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY so one could use Wallet, other Google services, as well as other apps/services that wouldn't necessarily allow it on an unlocked bootloader. But due to an ongoing "war" with Google, and Google banning every "fingerprint" ever 2 or 3 business days for the past month, with the dev that develops PIF updating each time, has made the decision that, since there are other methods that are more seamless implemented to change the fingerprint (as suggested above) than him updating the module each and every time, that he will no longer embed a working fingerprint post 14.6.

As suggested, there are 2 generally accepted methods, but they require a number of more steps to get the new updated "fingerprint" to apply each and every time it gets banned/burned. But, as stated as well, using Pixel Flasher makes it very straightforward and easier to get it started and working on the device; you just have to keep up with the extra steps to keep it ongoingly applied.

There is a more stable, consistent fix, but it is very involved and a considerable time-consuming challenge (especially to those who are unknowledgeable & inexperienced with ROM extraction or module set up); but let me know if you'd be interested in this and/or would like to hear more...

Hope this helps.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] HipKat:
I have never had Bluetooth devices transfer on a restore either with Swift or Google backups.

PIF 14.9 seems to not want to update via Magidk for me now.

Tapping Update does nothing.

Chiteroman's thread has 14.8 as the latest d/l (14.9 is on his Github)

I see testing Integrity comes up with Meets Basic Integrity but not Device.

And I never noticed this before but under Password and Accounts, Additional Providers there's a toggle for Google (Google Password Manager, Google Play, Google Wallet) that won't toggle on, but now I'm wondering if that's a work account that's (Annoyingly) attached to Google
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Edit 2: Getting SystemUI crashes with this on Android 14 December firmware.

@Lughnasadh or @badabing2003 you have a moment to suggest how to un-mess my device from Dark Tricks v3.0 for Android 14 - installed as an app, but no app icon, and only avaiailable through LSposed, and SystemUI keeps crashing before I can do much. Tried the above.

Restored the stock init_boot.img so at least the device is useable, but would like to apply root without the SystemUI crashes resuming, and preferably without wiping all, and still trying to avoid safe mode, although I'll do that if there are no better ideas. I also unhid Magisk, although I had to manually uninstall the hidden Magisk.

Edit 6: Filed GitHub Issue just to make the Developer aware.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] badabing2003:
If booting to safe mode while rooted is not working or you're unable to boot to it so that modules get disabled, and the above command did not work for you.

You can try this special Magisk build.

GitHub - badabing2005/Magisk: Special Magisk with modules loading disabled.

Special Magisk with modules loading disabled. Contribute to badabing2005/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

It is basically Magisk stripped of loading modules, so that you gain root but modules don't get in the way.

You use that temporarily to disable whatever module(s) you want and then go back to your standard Magisk.

Needless to say you can do the steps manually rather than using PF if you're more comfortable with the manual approach.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Thank you!

I think I had known but forgot that you made this. Working on it, now.

Safe mode would likely work - I just am trying to avoid it if I can.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Interestingly, the phone boots fine, but when I unlock it the first time, the screen goes black and stays black, although vibrations happen if I use the physical buttons. The only things that appear are if I attempt to take a screenshot (which shows a thumbnail of a blank screenshot), and the power dialog appears as well.

Would you suggest I re-root the stock init_boot.img from your Magisk build on another device to apply that re-rooted init_boot.img to this device?

(the init_boot.img was previously rooted with Magisk Stable v26.4.)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] badabing2003:
If the init_boot.img you used is the correct stock, PF should have created a proper patch, did you see any errors in the console log.?

Usually it is best to create a patch on the device that will use the patch to make sure that Magisk uses the proper options when creating a patch, however similar family device usually works well, and you have nothing to lose by creating such patch.

Check the sha256 reported, if they are identical, no point in flashing.

I wonder if you need to clear the cache / data of some system apps.

You can use PF's App Manager to install / uninstall / clear data.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I still haven't used PixelFlasher yet, but I'll first restore the stock init_boot.img so that I can boot and unlock properly, use your Magisk to patch the init_boot.img file, then I'll flash with that correct one (I was hoping it would still work enough with a 26.4-patched init_boot.img, but apparently that's a no :D )

If I'm still running into trouble after that, I'll try PixelFlasher.

I'll keep that in mind, too, thank you.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If anyone in this thread has the same or similar trouble with the new Dark Tricks v3.0 Xposed mod, I posted what worked in @badabing2003's PixelFlasher thread for the P8P:
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Some gaslighting going on...

In other news, sometime over the past few weeks, I did something that may permanently affect my hands. I was guessing that related to what I did to my hands, as of a week or so ago, I've been having a really hard time with the fingerprint reader. Occasionally I get it right, but most of the time I don't get it at all and have to use my pin (if there isn't enough light for the face reader). I didn't have any of this trouble from the time I had my P6P, my P7P, and my P8P until a week ago.

I even tried re-registering just my main one so far, with no change.

I wondered if my fingerprints are now in a similar state as the users who have had so much trouble.

However, I just tested on my P7P, and it worked first time, several tries in a row. Then I tested again on my P8P, and same thing - it worked the very first time, several tries in a row. What the heck is going on? Hopefully it stays working now. Between it not working on my P8P and now with it working, I prepared some potatoes for baking in the oven, which involved scrubbing the potatoes a little with a vegetable scrubber, and then using some spray-on olive oil. I don't know if olive oil on my hands could've improved the fingerprint reading.

Maybe something for those who have trouble with the fingerprint reader to try. Half serious.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] badabing2003:
Oil could possibly improve indeed.

I had read some suggestions to rub your finger against your forehead to put some oil on.

I guess it's true.

I never tried it, on my p7p the reader works well.

There is also a calibration software if I'm not mistaken, to be utilized when the screen is replaced.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
I just got my p8p about a week ago and have had constant problems with FP. It will work fine for a while and then randomly not work at all. I even registered the same print (thumb) three times thinking it will give some help. But it doesn't help at all. Is anyone else having fingerprint issues? I was thinking about taking it back because of this. As I have a Husky. But I got it at Verizon and from what I see bootloader is not unlockable ever.

So are all variants of p8p the husky variant? As I have some secret menu options using nova launcher that are Spectrum mobile?? Are spectrums bootloader's unlockable? I am confused about this whole variant thing. One more thing. (sorry I'm a pain in the butt) how do I know what variant I have? Since I have this weird Spectrum mobile boost option and my phone says "husky" it makes me have hope(probably false hope) that when my device is paid I may be able to unlock and root. Any answers would be great. Again, sorry to shoot so much out there all at once. Thx in advance
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] badabing2003:
Husky is the codename for p8p

And it's carrier agnostic

I don't know anything about spectrum mobile boost.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
Thank you. I love the term. Carrier agnostic. 🤣🤣

I looked up the boost thing. And it's some, I think proprietary, software that combines your mobile signal and your home WiFi signal to "boost" your download speeds. I only found it through Nova launchers activity. I think it was. I'd have to go hunt it down again. Anyway. At home when connected to WiFi I can easily be in the 800s Mbps. If I turn off my cell data it drops significantly. And my router is easily 5 years old. Probably older. I don't even think it is wifi6 capable. So I know I'm not using the full capabilities of the p8p.

Sorry I just realized that's a bit off topic. Pardon
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I had trouble with my fingerprint reader again today. I sprayed some more olive oil on my hands and the fingerprint reader has been responsive the first time I try again for 2-3 hours now.

As @badabing2003 said, Husky is Pixel 8 Pro, it's not a variant.

I don't know what this means. Can you clarify?

I know that Spectrum uses Verizon's network, but I don't know if the Pixels they offer are Verizon Pixels. I really shouldn't use the word variant - the phone is the same, but Verizon Pixels, I think they're IMEI is on a list that keeps those IMEIs from being bootloader unlockable.

If they are Verizon Pixels, you'll never be able to unlock the bootloader. "Factory unlocked" (which means carrier unlocked - not the same thing as bootloader unlocked) Pixels are the only guaranteed way of being able to unlock the bootloader immediately. The Pixels that several other carriers offer, other than Verizon, are usually carrier and bootloader unlockable once you pay for them in full, but that doesn't apply to Verizon Pixels.

I know Google has a page where you can put your device's IMEI in, and it will tell you if it's a Verizon version or not, but I lost that information, and I'm having trouble Googling for it.

I don't know if Swappa's will give you the same information:

IMEI Check, Free IMEI Checker - Swappa

Is that phone stolen? Swappa's IMEI Checker is the most trusted source for device verification. Get status for any AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon or Unlocked phone.

swappa.com

FYI, there are 1000 websites that offer to check your IMEI for you. Don't trust just any random website. Carriers, Swappa, and Google's, sure I'll trust with that information, but you don't want to give your IMEI out to anyone you don't know you can trust.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
You are right about not trusting

You are right about not trusting just anyone with that. I'll check that out though. Thank you for there info on that.

On the "secret" menu. I don't know if secret is the right word. Anyway. With Nova launcher you can assign different actions with a shortcut icon. Almost every single app on your phone can be assigned. Some apps have dozens of actions. Some apps only a few. So when I was messing around with this feature trying to figure out what all the functions were there was one that gave me a settings page for something called "spectrum Mobile boost". It is nowhere in the settings menu on the phone if you search for it. It only popped up when I used this"action" with Nova. I will try to screen shot this if I can find it again. I'm currently sitting in a car ride right now so I have nothing better to do. I will check it out.

Well that was easy. I forgot I set up that settings screen for a second action for my home button. So when I press the home button twice the settings page with this pops up. I thought it was interesting since I can't find this page anywhere in my settings when I search for it
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Ah, I see, thanks!

FYI, regarding "off-topic", you'll find I don't mind off-topic, and I consider what you said earlier to be tangentially related anyway. As long as something completely off-topic doesn't carry on for a dozen or two posts and replies.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] pndwal:
Please can someone confirm if fix in Magisk 26403+ for regression (apparently began sometime after 26001 since reverting to 26.0 fixed similar issues on other devices) affecting Android 14 solves issues for this device... I mentioned details here:

👍 PW
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] pndwal:
I love the oil solution...

I found for older Xiaomi devices it works best if device is completely submerged in oil... Finding a jar large enough to accommodate the device and ones hand is imperative however...

Incidentally, a light coating of oil similarly works for scratched DVDs and CDs. (Who remembers those? 😉)

I think this tangentially related topic is not yet approaching a dozen or two posts and replies, so I trust I'm safe... 😄

Keep on supplying the good oil!... 👍 PW
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] vegetaleb:
Can you update with regular OTA when rooted and stock rom or only with full rom zip?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes, see Post #2 for "Full OTA Zip" method. No, you can't or at least shouldn't use actual over the air update - well, sometimes those will install despite being rooted, but in either case, whether you sideload the Full OTA Zip per my instructions, or successfully take an OTA, you'd need to re-flash a newly Magisk-patched init_boot.img.

If you try a regular "over the air" OTA, the worst that will happen is it will fail to install, but at minimum if it succeeds to install, then you'll be unrooted, and you'll just need to ADB boot bootloader, and Fastboot flash init_boot Magisk'd_init_boot.img after creating it. All instructions in Post #2.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Several people have reported being able to take a regular OTA successfully while rooted, but losing root afterward, of course. Your mileage may very though, so I wouldn't suggest that route.

You can also use the "Install to Inactive Slot" method in Magisk and keep root. Although this has been hit or miss over the past couple of years, many people have reported success in the last 3 months or so (I've counted close to 40 success stories). More hits than misses in recent times by my observation.

EDIT: Or just do what The Road Warrior suggests 🙃
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
Ok. Sorry it's so late but I am excited. I may have update on this issue. Although I may be premature in posting this but I don't think so. Soooo....

Other than the FP issue I have been having a HUGE problem with my phone not registering touches when playing games. Particularly hill climber 2. It was getting so bad I was considering taking this phone back for a replacement as it's barely a week out of the box. Anyway I tried increasing touch sensitivity because of the screen protector and it didn't really help a dang thing. Still touch registry was wacky and FP was super glitchy. Randomly I unchecked adaptive battery. Not the adaptive charging. This option is checked out of the box so I had never needed to touch it. It says it's for learning how you use apps, blah blah. After doing this my screen had no issues in the game and so far my testing on the FP has been really good. But it's hard to say with that because sometimes it works for a long time before not working but I'm about 85 percent sure that the issue is solved. I will keep testing tomorrow when I'm using my phone for other stuff than just games before bed. So try it out maybe it will help. I haven't tried it without the touch sensitivity being turned on so I'm not sure if it's a mixture of both or what. Anyway I hope it helps.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Good to know, and interesting, thank you!

I do have Adaptive Battery on, but I hardly ever play any games. I'll try to keep this in mind if I or another user has this issue, and I hope it continues to do the trick for you. As far as for my fingerprint reading, I'll consider trying this, but since I don't have a problem with touch sensitivity for all apps, I'm not too sure it'll help. I'll probably try turning it off sometime and see if it helps.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] LLStarks:
I'm adding the 5400 modem to the Pixel 9 possible spec sheet.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1717803113963499754

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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
Hi warrior. I have a silly question. Obviously I don't have root. My p8p was bought at Verizon so I don't think it's possible for me although I hold out hope for the future. Anyway my question is can I install a pre rooted gsi through dsu? Or any custom one for that matter? I just found out about the dsu thing and it seems some Samsung phones this can be done. But from what I've read the gsi still needs to be signed in order for dsu to work. Is that true? Because with bootloader being locked the image would need to be "official" correct? I don't quite follow everything that is involved with this loading method. Any help or pointers to the right place for our device would be appreciated.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
I don't know anything about gsi or dsu....

But if I'm correct about what you've been intimating -- then no, you can't.

I've heard that there are some OEMs that allow their devices to load "official" firmware images (as to rescue or completely reset the device). The Google Pixels unfortunately are not one of those OEMs that allow/can-do this.

I only know this because this is one of the major complaints of the Pixel line I've seen over many multiple years -- users from other devices/brands are surprised & complain that they can't flash an official firmware to rescue their devices because their bootloader is locked.

So, for worse or worse(r), when you have a carrier variant Pixel (and especially a Verizon one at that), there is nothing you can do. There have been bounties to bypass this on the Pixel line going back to the Pixel 2 and the bounty has reached 5 digits, and it's never been done or claimed.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
@Chickenkillla81, first, regarding holding out hope for unlocking the bootloader on a Verizon device. It is rarer and rarer that this ever happens, but compare it to winning the biggest lottery you've ever heard of. As the years go by, the odds of finding some way to unlock the bootloader of a Verizon device just gets lower and lower.

I found the following information with this search:

google pixel gsi - Google Search

@simplepinoi177 is correct:

Generic System Images (GSIs) | Platform | Android Developers

developer.android.com

Generic System Image releases | Platform | Android Developers

developer.android.com

The firmware zip files are on this page, however, just as the stock factory zip files require the bootloader unlocked, so do these. If the GSIs were available as Full OTA Zip files instead, then it would be able to be flashed without a locked bootloader, but I'm sure there are valid reasons as to why they're not available that way.

I don't mean to be a source of disappointment, but I can only tell you the truth. If you want to root and/or to be able to do things that Verizon doesn't want you to do, then you'll have to buy a factory carrier unlocked Pixel, or a different carrier's that will let you carrier unlock, and unlock the bootloader, once the device is paid off.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
Ahh nuts. Lol. I figured as much. When I found the dsu loader option in dev options and it had a couple options to boot into I thought maybe it worked without the bl unlock. Ahh well. Such is life. I am already saving money to buy a non carrier one at some point. This Verizon one is great for the price. After everything it was about$480. So I can't complain. I'm planning on keeping it for my daily use and grab one in a few months that's refurbished maybe for play. This is my first pixel and I am very impressed with it. Especially now that my FP unlock is working. I have not had it miss an unlock even once all day since changing what I told you about. It's been great. I would just switch to different carrier but I live in a small town in the mountains and Verizon is the only reliable provider. I've tried t Mobile and att and it is atrocious. There is a small carrier that is local, cellular one, but I visit Phoenix often and when I go there the service stops working well. So I'm stuck with locked bootloader's for my regular usage devices. Thank you both for the info. I'll just cry myself to sleep tonight😭😭 lol
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Oh, no doubt that you got a good deal for the money. You can definitely find tempting offers through some other carriers, too, although obviously you likely have to keep Verizon for a couple of years or whatever your deal requires, or you might want to keep Verizon anyway if you get the best signal with them.

I'm glad it's looking more and more sure that your issue is fixed. I suppose it's time now for me to try mine, although I might just deal with it if it severely affects my battery life. I'll update in a new post once enough time has passed, trying it with this setting disabled.

Edit: Also, keep in mind in the future, you can use any carrier-unlocked phone on Verizon's network. It doesn't have to be a Verizon version.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
Yes. I have thought about that on the phone. As long as it's an unlocked phone I can use it with Verizon. That's why I am seriously thinking about saving to get one bought out right. I have a galaxy s20FE for backup that is unlocked. But I like this pixel better. Zero bloat. I was able to uninstall the couple of Verizon apps that were on it. I was pleasantly surprised by that. I figured disabled was the best I could get but they fully uninstalled.

On the battery. I did not notice any real difference today. I would say maybe a small difference. Like 5 percent or so. I will find out tomorrow for sure since I'll be at work and using my phone less than I did today. I can't make a definitive opinion since I've had way more screen time today than my normal user during the work week. I never watch videos. Or rarely at least so my only screen time is games and news reading. I've gone as far as disabling YouTube since I don't use it. I'm at 49 percent right now since 930 this morning and that's with at least 3 hours screen time playing games and normal texting, etc. So not to bad. My games aren't heavy ones. Hill climber like I said and clubwpt poker app. Nothing that really pushes the CPU/GPU much. for me I will take a little battery drain to not have to fight that fingerprint. As long as it isn't excessive obviously.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Chickenkillla81:
I was way off. I just looked and had 6 and a half hours screen time at the time I wrote that last message. I stare at this thing way too much!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
It's easy to do when the phone is new. :)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] in_dmand:
Question, so if I use the OTA method to root my phone (on a single slot), from then on out I can use the 'factory image/flash tool method" outlined in the OP to update each month, correct?