Question April update? - Google Pixel 7

How is Google so slow now at releasing things? They only have a few phones to update, my Samsung's are always start of each month without fail lol

Why you so eager that you can't wait a few days?

It's available now.

it has been up for about 5 hours

kevinireland11 said:
How is Google so slow now at releasing things? They only have a few phones to update, my Samsung's are always start of each month without fail lol
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Layoffs, poor employee morale, and Google moving away from innovation and a move to deplete resources from projects/divisions that are not returning enough profit.

If you've ever had to deal with Google customer "service" for any technical issues before, you already know why. Sometimes you get lucky and find a unicorn of a tech to help, but it's usually an infuriating mess dealing with them.
But, to be honest, I'd rather have a delayed update than a rushed and buggy update. Quality control is important.

kevinireland11 said:
How is Google so slow now at releasing things? They only have a few phones to update, my Samsung's are always start of each month without fail lol
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After all we are all just humans ... they sure have their reasons

I usually wait to see posts from people that installed the update with or without problems but I haven't found any for the April update. Has anyone had any issues with installing the April update or using 33.0.3 of platform tools?

JimSmith94 said:
I usually wait to see posts from people that installed the update with or without problems but I haven't found any for the April update. Has anyone had any issues with installing the April update or using 33.0.3 of platform tools?
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No problems here.

JimSmith94 said:
I usually wait to see posts from people that installed the update with or without problems but I haven't found any for the April update. Has anyone had any issues with installing the April update or using 33.0.3 of platform tools?
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Rooted, Kirisakura Kernel, Apr. update. All good here.

JimSmith94 said:
I usually wait to see posts from people that installed the update with or without problems but I haven't found any for the April update. Has anyone had any issues with installing the April update or using 33.0.3 of platform tools?
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update or using 34.0.0 of platform tools is a failure Switch back to 33.0.3 successfully :13 (TQ2A.230405.003.E1), but the system boots and prompts Your device is corrupt. It can’t be trusted and may not work properly. How can I solve it??? Please help me, thanks.
The mobile phone system is running normally.

LHui said:
update or using 34.0.0 of platform tools is a failure Switch back to 33.0.3 successfully :13 (TQ2A.230405.003.E1), but the system boots and prompts Your device is corrupt. It can’t be trusted and may not work properly. How can I solve it???
The mobile phone system is running normally.
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Assuming you're rooted, that message is normal and can be ignored.

JimSmith94 said:
Assuming you're rooted, that message is normal and can be ignored.
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The red eio corruption message isn't normal, but it can be ignored. You may be thinking of the "Your bootloader is unlocked....." message.
LHui said:
update or using 34.0.0 of platform tools is a failure Switch back to 33.0.3 successfully :13 (TQ2A.230405.003.E1), but the system boots and prompts Your device is corrupt. It can’t be trusted and may not work properly. How can I solve it??? Please help me, thanks.
The mobile phone system is running normally.
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It usually takes an update to get rid of that message. Flashing back to an earlier month and then updating again should get rid of the message. You can also just ignore it until the next update.
Sometimes flashing an old boot image (your phone likely won't boot) and then flashing a newer boot image gets rid of that message as well.

JimSmith94 said:
Assuming you're rooted, that message is normal and can be ignored I am root and magisk on my device..
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Lughnasadh said:
The red eio corruption message isn't normal, but it can be ignored. You may be thinking of the "Your bootloader is unlocked....." message.
It usually takes an update to get rid of that message. Flashing back to an earlier month and then updating again should get rid of the message. You can also just ignore it until the next update.
Sometimes flashing an old boot image (your phone likely won't boot) and then flashing a newer boot image gets rid of that message as well.
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I refresh init_boot.img or prompt this message.

Can someone please explain to me....
On official site for factory images there is only one factory image for april update as far as I can see.
(TQ2A.230405.003.E1, Apr 2023)
Does the E1 on the end means that it's for specific carrier?
If it is, does it matter for us that have unlocked phones?

ozyk100 said:
Can someone please explain to me....
On official site for factory images there is only one factory image for april update as far as I can see.
(TQ2A.230405.003.E1, Apr 2023)
Does the E1 on the end means that it's for specific carrier?
If it is, does it matter for us that have unlocked phones?
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No, the E1 does not mean that -- in the past, the ending of the version number can indicate something like that, but if there is no other monthly version, it's safe to say that is not the case. Linked below is a post on how the version numbers are determined and/or how to read them...
When there is no carrier specific version of firmware updates, it means the factory firmware image is applicable to all. If there is any specific version, it is identical in most ways, it just has special data/setup/applications(not apps or programs) that usually help the device's radio connect to the carrier's network optimally -- and from what I've read somewhere, all subsequent updates have said modifications included in them anyways. But if you're not certain, always flashing the "global" version is a safe bet; at worst, you're just not implementing the optimal "code" for the device's radio to the carriers network is all.
June 13, 2023 TQ3A.230605.012 Global - Platform-Tools v34.0.3 has a different bug- Unlock bootloader / Root Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] / SafetyNet
Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] Updated May 13, 2023 Note that more than three users have said that 34.0.1 (even May 10, 2023's binary update of 34.0.1) did not work correctly for them. I recommend sticking with 33.0.3 (just below these quotes) Someone...
forum.xda-developers.com

simplepinoi177 said:
No, the E1 does not mean that -- in the past, the ending of the version number can indicate something like that, but if there is no other monthly version, it's safe to say that is not the case. Linked below is a post on how the version numbers are determined and/or how to read them...
When there is no carrier specific version of firmware updates, it means the factory firmware image is applicable to all. If there is any specific version, it is identical in most ways, it just has special data/setup/applications(not apps or programs) that usually help the device's radio connect to the carrier's network optimally -- and from what I've read somewhere, all subsequent updates have said modifications included in them anyways. But if you're not certain, always flashing the "global" version is a safe bet; at worst, you're just not implementing the optimal "code" for the device's radio to the carriers network is all.
June 13, 2023 TQ3A.230605.012 Global - Platform-Tools v34.0.3 has a different bug- Unlock bootloader / Root Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] / SafetyNet
Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah] Updated May 13, 2023 Note that more than three users have said that 34.0.1 (even May 10, 2023's binary update of 34.0.1) did not work correctly for them. I recommend sticking with 33.0.3 (just below these quotes) Someone...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you very much for that explanation, I'll read up on it from the provided link.

LHui said:
update or using 34.0.0 of platform tools is a failure Switch back to 33.0.3 successfully :13 (TQ2A.230405.003.E1), but the system boots and prompts Your device is corrupt. It can’t be trusted and may not work properly. How can I solve it??? Please help me, thanks.
The mobile phone system is running normally.
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I had the same issue, but everything works normally without any issues. I regularly flash custom roms and factory images, so if you still want to fix this issue, restore a factory image using the Android flash tool.

Any info on whether the fingerprint scanner is being fixed or at east bettered with this?

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How to switch to correct update tree (to get OTA updates)?

(Please don't ask me to search the forum--that isn't working right now, it just gives an error.)
Several months ago, I bought a Nexus 6 phone, used from eBay. I have been using it with an AT&T SIM card for several months. However, it is stuck on build MOB30I and patch level "May 1, 2016". I thought that AT&T was simply months behind on updates, but today I learned the real problem: AT&T uses the MMB update tree, whereas my phone is (for some reason) on the MOB update tree. Apparently:
- My phone will not accept AT&T's MMB updates because the phone is on a different update tree
- My phone will not accept MOB updates (from Project Fi or Sprint or whomever) because an AT&T SIM card has been installed.
I tried removing the AT&T SIM card and checking for an update, but got nothing.
How do I switch to an update tree that will actually give me updates? I'd rather not install adb and sideload. In fact, rather than do that, I would instead enroll in the Android Beta program, install Android 7.0 beta, and let Google itself update me to Android 7.0 final when the time comes.
lgmayka said:
(Please don't ask me to search the forum--that isn't working right now, it just gives an error.)
Several months ago, I bought a Nexus 6 phone, used from eBay. I have been using it with an AT&T SIM card for several months. However, it is stuck on build MOB30I and patch level "May 1, 2016". I thought that AT&T was simply months behind on updates, but today I learned the real problem: AT&T uses the MMB update tree, whereas my phone is (for some reason) on the MOB update tree. Apparently:
- My phone will not accept AT&T's MMB updates because the phone is on a different update tree
- My phone will not accept MOB updates (from Project Fi or Sprint or whomever) because an AT&T SIM card has been installed.
I tried removing the AT&T SIM card and checking for an update, but got nothing.
How do I switch to an update tree that will actually give me updates? I'd rather not install adb and sideload. In fact, rather than do that, I would instead enroll in the Android Beta program, install Android 7.0 beta, and let Google itself update me to Android 7.0 final when the time comes.
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Any reason not to use a Google Factory image? It looks like MMB29V is the most recent.
According to the instructions, installing a "Google Factory Image" would be a lot of risky work, and would erase all my data and apps. I was hoping for something simpler and safer. As I mentioned, joining the Android Beta program actually seems to be the easiest solution, if the current beta (NPD30G) is stable enough.
Frankly, I am surprised that Google/Motorola/AT&T (or any cell phone designer/manufacturer/carrier) allows a working cell phone to get into this state where the phone refuses to accept security updates.
For the Nexūs 6, the beta is quite stable (I didn't update my daily driver until I was sure it was stable on my other devices). You should be fine and back on track with NPD90G.
That's half the fun of owning a Nexus, not waiting for updates. Dl the factory image, unzip it and the zip file inside and flash the system. IMG only and you'll lose nothing but root. If, of course, you are rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59561445/ You may give it a try..... prerooted lite stock rom.
lgmayka said:
According to the instructions, installing a "Google Factory Image" would be a lot of risky work, and would erase all my data and apps. I was hoping for something simpler and safer.
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As already suggested, just install the system image. The simplest way to do that is via fastboot. Nothing gets erased unless you flash the userdata.img. Using Google's script to flash everything would overwrite the userdata partition.
The version you are on (MMB) is released to provide updates without updating the radio. The MOB release is the same as the equivalent MMB plus the package includes the updated radio. This is a requirement of the carriers who want to approve the radio before it's released.
You will be unable to take any *incremental* OTA if there is any differential between what's on your system partition and what the OTA is expecting. You can not hop over incremental OTA updates. They must be sequentially applied. Therefore, the safest way to get to a known state is with a factory image.
If fastbooting a factory image is unacceptably risky, then maybe an eBay phone wasn't a great choice.
Or, as you say, you go straight to N. If the beta program is still available now that N is released.
stevemw said:
For the Nexūs 6, the beta is quite stable (I didn't update my daily driver until I was sure it was stable on my other devices). You should be fine and back on track with NPD90G.
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I decided to do this. NPD90G is running well enough for me, and before long Google will release Android 7.0 Final.

Is my phone Android One version?

I have the 6gb ram TA-1062 build that I bought from China on ebay. On the box there is no Android One specification, just the regular Android logo.
When I boot my phone, I see "Powered by Android" screen followed by "Android One" screen and Nokia letters with white background.
I'm confused if my phone is truly Android One or the global rom that I have is just a modification of the regular Oreo?
The build number starts with 00WW. Currently 8.1 with security patch level dated to May 1. I havent't received the June update yet.
It's not Android One version.
If you wanna convert it to Android One version, try this:
1. unlock bootloader. (ask him---> hikari_calyx for help)
2. change SKUID to 600WW (https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/how-to/guide-how-to-change-skuid-to-worldwide-t3808520)
3. If still can't get OTA, try https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...-to-convert-nokia-7-china-variant-to-t3769541 , you probably need factory reset and sideload 213B twice.
SUN Huayan said:
It's not Android One version.
If you wanna convert it to Android One version, try this:
1. unlock bootloader. (ask him---> hikari_calyx for help)
2. change SKUID to 600WW (https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/how-to/guide-how-to-change-skuid-to-worldwide-t3808520)
3. If still can't get OTA, try https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...-to-convert-nokia-7-china-variant-to-t3769541 , you probably need factory reset and sideload 213B twice.
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Thank you for your instructions. I wish I read this forum before making my purchase.
Additionally I want to ask, if I used my phone as it is, will I get OTA updates? Depending on whether I get the updates (even if it is a bit late), I may stick with this phone for a while. I don't want to brick it for nothing since I'm not very knowledeable working on it.
Baskettoman said:
Additionally I want to ask, if I used my phone as it is, will I get OTA updates? Depending on whether I get the updates (even if it is a bit late), I may stick with this phone for a while. I don't want to brick it for nothing since I'm not very knowledeable working on it.
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You will get the OTA updates but not as fast as the Android One version though. The updates will be given as per the schedule of the country who's version you have - I am thinking China, since 6 GB is available only there.
Baskettoman said:
Additionally I want to ask, if I used my phone as it is, will I get OTA updates? Depending on whether I get the updates (even if it is a bit late), I may stick with this phone for a while. I don't want to brick it for nothing since I'm not very knowledeable working on it.
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Of course you can get OTA updates. And it won't be late, just the same time as other countries.

[ROM] TMO Z2 Force 27.1.5 / 27.1.7 FlashAll (Mar/Aug 2019)

This is a Motorola Z2 Flash T-Mobile FlashAll. It is based on @texasaggie1's October 2018 version and does not wipe user data.
Disclaimer: Flash at your own risk. Not responsible for damages if this stuff goes south. If you don't know what a flashall is, or twrp, or fastboot, you may not be ready for this.
Similarities to @texasaggie1's:
The image was downloaded from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/TMO/,
ADB + Fastboot are included
Windows Only (FOR NOW)
Differences:
Updated for 27.1.5 / 27.1.7
Updated included TWRP
Cleaned up batch files
Upcoming Changes:
Bash script version for Linux/Mac
Include TWRP 3.3.1-0 instead of TWRP 3.2.3-2
Batch prompt to install black logo fix
Prerequisites:
Windows
Oreo or newer
Unlocked bootloader
(bootloader) _______: not found OR FAILED (remote: unknown command):
This is a known issue with Motorola devices. Here are some steps you should try:
Try another USB port
Use another ADB version
Try another USB cable
Use Windows 7
How To:
Unzip the Flashall
Open a command prompt in the folder it created
Connect the phone with ADB debugging enabled
Follow the section below based on what you would like to do
Return to Stock
Run flashall.bat
Return to Stock with Root
Run flashall_then_recovery.bat
Choose Install, then select the TWRP installer .zip
Choose Reboot, then Recovery
Choose Install, then the Magisk (recommended), or another SU .zip
Choose Reboot, then System
Return to Stock and Wipe All Data
Run flashall_erase.bat
Downloads
27.1.5 March Flashall
27.1.7 August Flashall - WARNING: USE 27.1.7 AT OWN RISK. Reports of WIFI+DATA bricking on LineageOS
Updated Flashall scripts - Updated 8/28/19, drop into an existing flashall above.
If this helps you please hit the "Thanks" button. Reply to this post if you have questions or need any assistance.
Can't Wait to Try It
I will download it later and attempt to update my Z2 (now my wifes )
Thanks for doing this!
What command do I run if I just want to update the phone, but keep all of my data?
texasaggie1 said:
I will download it later and attempt to update my Z2 (now my wifes )
Thanks for doing this!
What command do I run if I just want to update the phone, but keep all of my data?
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Assuming your on an older build of stock (e.g. 27.1.3) and want to update to this version, flashall.bat will update you. flashall_then_recovery.bat will also upgrade and also setup for installing root. For non-stock builds and newer android versions (Pie) there may be some issues with database versions and other niche issues (e.g. Camera and root based apps storing files in different locations because of new Pie limitations). I always back up all my apps+data using Titanium backup before any changes, helps prevent a lot of hassle.
Edit: Additionally, if you've checked for updates before the updater may still think you have an update. It's best to clear the updater's appdata once the flashall completes. (I may add this to a future version)
rcmaehl said:
Assuming your on an older build of stock (e.g. 27.1.3) and want to update to this version, flashall.bat will update you. flashall_then_recovery.bat will also upgrade and also setup for installing root. For non-stock builds and newer android versions (Pie) there may be some issues with database versions and other niche issues (e.g. Camera and root based apps storing files in different locations because of new Pie limitations). I always back up all my apps+data using Titanium backup before any changes, helps prevent a lot of hassle.
Edit: Additionally, if you've checked for updates before the updater may still think you have an update. It's best to clear the updater's appdata once the flashall completes. (I may add this to a future version)
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Didn't work for me....it hangs and fails to flash. Here is a screenshot showing how far it gets for me. Ideas?
tr4sh80 said:
Didn't work for me....it hangs and fails to flash. Here is a screenshot showing how far it gets for me. Ideas?
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I've replied to you in the Z2 discord. I may need to make the file a bit more verbose. I'll update it after work today.
Worked for me, thank you OP. Said update unsuccessful after booting, but the build number shows 27.1.5 now.
Hi, isn't there Screenshot of the rom ?
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Hi, isn't there Screenshot of the rom ?
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Define screenshot? A screenshot of the version info? Or are you referring to a system image?
stuck
Mine is stuck like this. Any ideas?
I know this is for T-Mobile, but does anyone have the Verizon one? I am running a Sprint Z2 with Verizon and the update is failing for me :|
Same here
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Mine is stuck like this. Any ideas?
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I get the exact same. On 27.1.3
How would I install this coming from Lineage 16.0
Thanks so much for this!!
pacotort said:
Mine is stuck like this. Any ideas?
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Commands aren't being fully sent to the device and are being cut off past a certain point. You can tell because of things like
slot-suffi: not found
partition-typ: not found
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Do you have another version of fastboot and ADB installed somewhere? Additionally try another cable/USB port.
I was trying to go with LineageOS 16.0 (to get me some PIE!!!) but it kept borking on me... and then I was in boot-loop hell!!! This FlashAll got me back to functional and I may just stick with it. Pie might be newer, but stable & reliable are most important for me. Thanks so much for putting this package together! Maybe T-mobile/ATT/Sprint should hire the devs from this forum to help them 1) get Pie out for the Z2 Force and 2) honor their commitments. Boohoo... it's too much work for them to build & test the package.... but it wasn't too much for them to hold our their hand and take hundreds of $$$ from each of us, was it?
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I was trying to go with LineageOS 16.0 (to get me some PIE!!!) but it kept borking on me... and then I was in boot-loop hell!!! This FlashAll got me back to functional and I may just stick with it. Pie might be newer, but stable & reliable are most important for me. Thanks so much for putting this package together! Maybe T-mobile/ATT/Sprint should hire the devs from this forum to help them 1) get Pie out for the Z2 Force and 2) honor their commitments. Boohoo... it's too much work for them to build & test the package.... but it wasn't too much for them to hold our their hand and take hundreds of $$$ from each of us, was it?
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Thanks for the feedback! I do agree that it's extremely disappointing only the Verizon variants are getting Pie, but hey, they gotta upsell that 5G mod somehow...
I am aware of the 27.1.7 update and will be creating an flashall for it soon
Various users have reported 27.1.7 is causing networking issues. I will not be releasing a flashall for this until this is fixed
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Various users have reported 27.1.7 is causing networking issues. I will not be releasing a flashall for this until this is fixed
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What sort of networking issues? WiFi or issues with service?
rcmaehl said:
Various users have reported 27.1.7 is causing networking issues. I will not be releasing a flashall for this until this is fixed
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Can you post the link to 27.1.7?
I looked on mirrors.lolinet.com and it is not posted there yet.
I will try my own flashall and report back

November update

https://developers.google.com/android/ota
I've update via adb.
Swiping via Soli seems much improved for me when using the music player.
What is the best way to do the OTA with Magisk root and custom kernel installed? It has been a very long time since I have rooted a phone and did any OTA.
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What is the best way to do the OTA with Magisk root and custom kernel installed? It has been a very long time since I have rooted a phone and did any OTA.
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I followed the below steps. This is assuming you are already rooted on October patch level and want to maintain root.
1) Downloaded the factory images for the Nov update (https://developers.google.com/android/images) to the PC.
2) Extracted the zip file (make sure to extract the zip file inside the first one. That zip contains the .img file which we will need in step 4 ).
3) Edited the flash_all.bat file to remove '-w' parameter so that the data is not wiped.
4) Copied the 'boot.img' to the phone and used magisk manager to patch the boot file (https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#boot-image-patching).
Copied the patched 'magisk_patched.img' from the phone to the PC.
NOTE: I also disabled all magisk modules before the next steps. This is just to ensure that custom module don't mess up the update (have seen this with the Oneplus 7 PRO android 10 update when i had that device)
5) Reboot phone into bootloder and connect to PC
6) Flashed the update by running the flash_all.bat file (make sure to remove the '-w' parameter before flashing so that DATA is not wiped). I did run into issue where the vendor.img failed at flashing but a change of USB cable fixed that (I have seen this issue before. some cables just don't work in fastboot/adb).
7) Once the flashing completes the phone reboots and does some update after booting up.
8) Again reboot into bootloader. Flash the boot with the 'magisk_patched.img' that was copied in step 4.
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
I always flash it on both the a & b partitions by using below command.
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img
9) Reboot the phone. At this point you have ROOT with Magisk and your custom kernel would be gone since stock/patched boot.img would have replaced it. You can re-flash your kernel (make sure the kernel has been updated for the November security update). Also at this point you can enable any modules that you may have disabled before the update.
I got november update now from ota..
Does anyone know why the Pixel 4 has 3 update files? Is there a specific version need for a specific carrier or something?
These are all Nov 2019 Factory/OTA update files for the Pixel 4.
QD1A.190821.007.A3
QD1A.190821.014
QD1A.190821.014.C2
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meek2100 said:
Does anyone know why the Pixel 4 has 3 update files? Is there a specific version need for a specific carrier or something?
These are all Nov 2019 Factory/OTA update files for the Pixel 4.
QD1A.190821.007.A3
QD1A.190821.014
QD1A.190821.014.C2
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Actually I just found the answer here: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/18553639?hl=en
Pixel 4 (XL):
US (ATT & Verizon): QD1A.190821.014.C2
US (TMobile, Sprint, Google Fi) & UK carriers: QD1A.190821.014
All other carriers (AU/JP/CA/TW/US): QD1A.190821.007.A3
ExcuseTheN00b said:
What is the best way to do the OTA with Magisk root and custom kernel installed? It has been a very long time since I have rooted a phone and did any OTA.
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The post above (post #3) that says to use the factory image isn't wrong, but it isn't the easiest method either.
You can side-load the OTA image. You can do this on a phone with a locked or unlocked bootloader and you don't need to modify any files to prevent it from wiping the phone. It's just like the OTA update and will not wipe the phone.
You can find the files and directions directly from Google. https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Once the update is done, you will need to reroot the phone using the standard modified boot image method and then reflash your custom kernel (after making sure it has been updated to the latest OTA version). Just be aware that while the actual flashing time is much shorter than taking the OTA normally, it may have to optimize all of the apps during the initial boot. Unfortunately it doesn't give you any indication this is going on (unlike during a normal OTA update) and therefore people tend to get impatient and reboot during the initial boot. Don't do this. Just be patient and let the phone do it's thing. My phone took about 20 minutes to boot initially after side-loading the Nov update because I have a decent number of apps that it had to optimize.
Oops, nevermind. fixed
How do I get into bootloader mode? I can get into fastboot mode fine. But when I execute the command 'fastboot flashing unlock' the command prompt just shows waiting for device.
Spookymyo said:
How do I get into bootloader mode? I can get into fastboot mode fine. But when I execute the command 'fastboot flashing unlock' the command prompt just shows waiting for device.
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Instructions here
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Anyone experiencing "improved camera quality" that was listed in the change log? What are we looking for specifically?
xxaarraa said:
Anyone experiencing "improved camera quality" that was listed in the change log? What are we looking for specifically?
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Pure speculation on my part, but I wonder if Google didn't tweak the auto-white balance due to the complaints about how the phone handled white balance in pictures with a predominantly red color.
Apparently Google killed the manual update your phone function again. At least on my pixel 4. Seemed to happen to me all the time on the pixel 3 too. Anyone else have the same issues?
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BubbaGumprc said:
Apparently Google killed the manual update your phone function again. At least on my pixel 4. Seemed to happen to me all the time on the pixel 3 too. Anyone else have the same issues?
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I had the same issue, the check update function did not work on my P4. It was working great on my P3.
Ugh! I got antsy and manually flashed the November factory image and now my face unlock is completely broken. I've tried rebooting, deleting face data + creating a new one in different lighting environments 5+ times now. No matter what I do the phone will not recognize my face anymore. It was working flawlessly on the October patch.
Now I'm afraid broken face unlock is one of the reasons Google delayed the role out of the November patch. Not a happy camper right now.
EDIT: I had to revert back to the October patch (full wipe) to get face unlock working again.
sn0warmy said:
Ugh! I got antsy and manually flashed the November factory image and now my face unlock is completely broken. I've tried rebooting, deleting face data + creating a new one in different lighting environments 5+ times now. No matter what I do the phone will not recognize my face anymore. It was working flawlessly on the October patch.
Now I'm afraid broken face unlock is one of the reasons Google delayed the role out of the November patch. Not a happy camper right now.
EDIT: I had to revert back to the October patch (full wipe) to get face unlock working again.
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that's, odd, i updated to november, and my phone is spot on, I've yet to face an issue, or if i have i havent even noticed
sn0warmy said:
Ugh! I got antsy and manually flashed the November factory image and now my face unlock is completely broken. I've tried rebooting, deleting face data + creating a new one in different lighting environments 5+ times now. No matter what I do the phone will not recognize my face anymore. It was working flawlessly on the October patch.
Now I'm afraid broken face unlock is one of the reasons Google delayed the role out of the November patch. Not a happy camper right now.
EDIT: I had to revert back to the October patch (full wipe) to get face unlock working again.
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Make sure you picked the correct image for your phone variant.
My phone came with build 007, installed a different one and it broke the face unlock. Installing back 007 restored it.
Im on November and face unlock works just fine
Does this undo the tweak to get Google pay to work with magisk? Or will we have to re do it?
ahsank128 said:
that's, odd, i updated to november, and my phone is spot on, I've yet to face an issue, or if i have i havent even noticed
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hm... When I flashed the November image I did full wipe. Mybe this time I'll try without wipe and see if it retains proper face unlock from the October image.
thehartk said:
Make sure you picked the correct image for your phone variant.
My phone came with build 007, installed a different one and it broke the face unlock. Installing back 007 restored it.
Im on November and face unlock works just fine
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Yeah, I was on 10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.007, Oct 2019) before clean flashing 10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.014, Nov 2019). I'm now back on 10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.007, Oct 2019) to get face unlock working again.
I wonder if I should be flashing 10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.007.A3, Nov 2019), instead? That ".A3" is giving me pause though.
Google really needs to label/identify these factory images better like they used to with (unlocked US) or (verizon) etc.. This is confusing.
sn0warmy said:
Google really needs to label/identify these factory images better like they used to with (unlocked US) or (verizon) etc.. This is confusing.
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Look here: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/18742521?hl=en
sn0warmy said:
hm... When I flashed the November image I did full wipe. Mybe this time I'll try without wipe and see if it retains proper face unlock from the October image.
Yeah, I was on 10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.007, Oct 2019) before clean flashing 10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.014, Nov 2019). I'm now back on 10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.007, Oct 2019) to get face unlock working again.
I wonder if I should be flashing 10.0.0 (QD1A.190821.007.A3, Nov 2019), instead? That ".A3" is giving me pause though.
Google really needs to label/identify these factory images better like they used to with (unlocked US) or (verizon) etc.. This is confusing.
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Yes flash the .007.A3 if you were on the .007 before. I went through the same problems with the .014 too but .007.A3 fixed it.

[HD1925]PSA: WARNING: Unlocking the bootloader or doing fastboot -w will KILL OTA!

ntzrmtthihu777 said:
The OnePlus 7t Pro 5g McLaren (at least the one from T-Mobile; I don't know about other versions) has a crucial issue
in how it handles factory resets/wiping userdata, and OTA updates.
The stock rom contains a file, `/data/reserver/reserve.img`, which is an ext4 image mounted at `/system/reserve/`.
It contains a number of OnePlus specific APKs and is not particularly required for a functioning phone (though I
believe it may have stuff which is preventing my fingerprint from working, but that is speculation), but this image
is updated by standard OTA updates. As there is no way to read this image without a rooted device, and there is
currently no way to root your device without unlocking your bootloader (which would nuke userdata), any 'master
reset' (as described here) or `fastboot -w` or `fastboot erase userdata` will kill your ability to take OTA updates.
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Apparently the tmo method will not kill it. Only the unlocking bootloader or wiping via fastboot should.
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The OTA updates given out are what are called `delta` updates, which are a record of changes to filesystems and
not whole filesystems in and of themselves. As such, any change to the expected filesystem images (system, vendor,
this reserve image, etc) will kill your ability to take OTA updates.
If you're having issues OTA updating, you can check if this is your problem by checking if this file still exists
(`adb shell ls /data/reserve/` should return reserve.img) or by grepping your logcat during update attempts,
checking for sha256 hash errors on the 'reserve' partition.
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TL;DR: don't unlock or erase userdata on this image, or you'll never get another update until OnePlus fixes this.
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/t-mobile-7t-pro-5g-usa-ota-10-0-19hd61cb.1172725/
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/eq4or6/security_disclosure_master_reset_procedure_on/
I sadly can confirm this. :crying:
Yes this is what it looks like. See attached.
Oh wow. Isn't that just lovely.
Can some one confirm it on hd1913 model?
sagiag said:
Can some one confirm it on hd1913 model?
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No, I think you're good on those, as there is a full software package on the oneplus site you can use to restore.
the HD1925 models do not, so we're screwed until something gets fixed/figured out.
Thank you very much!
Finally,, I know why I can't update. Thanks.
Will TMobile tech fix this if you send them your phone?
La_anvil said:
Finally,, I know why I can't update. Thanks.
Will TMobile tech fix this if you send them your phone?
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No idea personally. Someone has mentioned something to that effect in the telegram
chat.
Hopefully this means a MSM tool coming out faster. I'm tired of not being able to update at all.
CloseCoder said:
Hopefully this means a MSM tool coming out faster. I'm tired of not being able to update at all.
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Hope so. honestly its just a case of bad design on OnePlus's part. What's the first thing the help desk going to tell
you to do if your phone isn't working? Exactly, wipe /data. And now no updates for you.

			
				
Just read on OnePlus forums someone called tmobile and their solution was to send out a new phone....
ntzrmtthihu777;8152337 Someone has mentioned something to that effect in the telegram
chat.[/QUOTE said:
What channel?
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Android Police picked up the story:
https://twitter.com/AndroidPolice/status/1218982470822924289
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/...laren-breaks-your-ability-to-install-updates/
T-Mobile get your act together and fix it! ??
ntzrmtthihu777 said:
Hope so. honestly its just a case of bad design on OnePlus's part. What's the first thing the help desk going to tell
you to do if your phone isn't working? Exactly, wipe /data. And now no updates for you.
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Pretty sure that's on TMO not oneplus
For those who have a problem with OTA, what build number do you show on your phone ?
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For those who have a problem with OTA, what build number do you show on your phone ?
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10.0.16.HD61CB for me.
benny3 said:
Pretty sure that's on TMO not oneplus
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Nah. its a bit of both. OnePlus was stupid for putting 'reserve.img' inside userdata,
but T-Mobile is even stupider for not implementing the fix non-TMO OnePlus
devices use, which is to switch to full OTA updates.

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