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Will Pixel XL get a Magisk rom ?

Does anyone know if pixel xl will get a custom rom with Magisk built right in, like the Htc 10 has with Viper10 ?
I was checking out the Htc 10 forum and now Viper10 has Magisk built right in. Its really beneficial because you can disable the root with Magisk and take ota updates then turn the Magisk back on. This would make things so much easier for everyone.
I would love to see roms like Pure Nexus come with Magisk as that would be awesome.
I know its offensive to ask rom devs on roms they are building and or when they will be out and such, but maybe someone has heard through the grape vine and may be able to give a heads up on if Magisk could possibly be added to the coming customs roms for the pixel xl.

I think you misunderstood what that Magisk ROM is. It's not a ROM with Magisk built in. Magisk ROMs work like MultiROM on the Nexus 7 or 5 did and allow you to dual boot multiple ROMs. (In this case, HTC Stock and Viper)
Also even if somebody did make one, Magisk doesn't work on the Pixel devices due to the weird partition layout so you wouldn't even be able to use it.

We can already dual boot different Roms and kernels

bgiesing said:
I think you misunderstood what that Magisk ROM is. It's not a ROM with Magisk built in. Magisk ROMs work like MultiROM on the Nexus 7 or 5 did and allow you to dual boot multiple ROMs. (In this case, HTC Stock and Viper)
Also even if somebody did make one, Magisk doesn't work on the Pixel devices due to the weird partition layout so you wouldn't even be able to use it.
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I meant a rom with Magisk built right in. The Magisk is systemless root which you can turn it off and be able to take over the air updates because your system is 100% stock with the Magisk turned off.
I was talking about such as the new Htc 10 Viper10 4.4 rom with Magisk built right in to the rom. I would imagine it could still work with the dual partition Pixel XL and I was curious if any rom devs might be working on just such a feature.

M9guy said:
I meant a rom with Magisk built right in. The Magisk is systemless root which you can turn it off and be able to take over the air updates because your system is 100% stock with the Magisk turned off.
I was talking about such as the new Htc 10 Viper10 4.4 rom with Magisk built right in to the rom. I would imagine it could still work with the dual partition Pixel XL and I was curious if any rom devs might be working on just such a feature.
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That's what I'm saying though, a ROM with Magisk built in is completely different from that Viper thing from today.
The Viper ROM is a Magisk module for the devices existing stock ROM that replaces some files to turn it into a custom ROM (like the framework-res.apk)
You are asking for a ROM with Magisk preinstalled so you don't have to flash extra zip files.
Also, it wouldn't because Magisk itself doesn't work with the Pixel (the first known issue on the official Magisk thread and a post reply under that OP says until the creator of Magisk get's a Pixel, Magisk is incompatible with both Pixels so it wouldn't matter if it's preinstalled or you flash it, it wouldn't work. And not working means you can't even install a Magisk ROM like Viper.

bgiesing said:
I think you misunderstood what that Magisk ROM is. It's not a ROM with Magisk built in. Magisk ROMs work like MultiROM on the Nexus 7 or 5 did and allow you to dual boot multiple ROMs. (In this case, HTC Stock and Viper)
Also even if somebody did make one, Magisk doesn't work on the Pixel devices due to the weird partition layout so you wouldn't even be able to use it.
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I disagree. Magisk worked on the Pixel's earlier firmware. I used it to decrypt my Pixels. The O update killed it.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/disable-verity-force-encryption-pixel-xl-decrypt/

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I disagree. Magisk worked on the Pixel's earlier firmware. I used it to decrypt my Pixels. The O update killed it.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/disable-verity-force-encryption-pixel-xl-decrypt/
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Okay one, that website has hundreds of fake how-to guides that are the same one and all they do is change the device/OS name so I wouldn't trust that at all.
Second, maybe it worked but my point is the official Magisk thread says it doesn't work on Pixels because the layout. Since you said it "decrypted" your Pixels, I'm pretty sure Magisk does do that before installing but Magisk itself didn't actually install.
Lastly, there's no such thing yet as Android O so I know you are either trolling or don't know what you are talking about. Not only is 7.1 still Nougat/N but the Pixel launched with 7.1 so it hasn't had a major update that could have killed it if it worked before.

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Lastly, there's no such thing yet as Android O so I know you are either trolling or don't know what you are talking about.
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NMF26O is a build number, not an android version number.

xocomaox said:
NMF26O is a build number, not an android version number.
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LOL. Thanks. I just didn't think an explanation was needed for the gentleman.

Redmi note 8t custom rom and NFC

Hi, folks. I have a redmi note 8t.
I would like to know if installing a custom rom from miui (EU, MIglobe...) keeps the NFC for payments . I have heard that you can't, that you have to do root and install a magistk module...I hope you can help me with this doubt, since I have unlocked the bootloader...thank you very much!

I have MiUiMix on Android 9 with preinstalled root. I just downloaded magisk manager app and enabled magisk hide. Payments in Poland works.

Lineage 17.1 with Magisk & MagiskHidePropsConf.
Google Pay works fine (france).
Edit: Also, Widevine still L1 so Netflix in HD, Banks app, Pokemon Go works, etc..

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Hi, folks. I have a redmi note 8t.
I would like to know if installing a custom rom from miui (EU, MIglobe...) keeps the NFC for payments . I have heard that you can't, that you have to do root and install a magistk module...I hope you can help me with this doubt, since I have unlocked the bootloader...thank you very much!
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If I got you right, you're asking if unlocking bootloader doesn't allow using NFC. If I'm not mistaken, I could use NFC when I unlocked the phone, but I'm not exactly sure.
If you ask after installing a custom ROM NFC works, for that yes, you definitely need to install magisk. Don't be scared though, it's an easy process. Just flash a ROM, then finalize it (ie. start the mobile and setup the ROM). Once you're done with it, go back to twrp and flash magisk. Then install magisk manager (apk).
When in magisk manager both parts are green (that both are installed and working right), rename magisk manager (change it to something other than manager), let it download magisk manager again, and turn on magisk hide. Restart the phone, and in the menu you'll find from which apps manager should hide itself. Choose the banking apps and you're all ready to go.
I use the same mobile, and these are the steps I took. It's simple, straightforward and intuitive. Don't worry, you'll have NFC once you follow these simple steps.

Thank you so much for your answer... I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner, but I couldn't because of my job...
Now I have the EU stable (miui11) waiting for me to update to 12 .... recommend me another rom based on miui ? .... thanks again and a greeting!

_PePe_ said:
Thank you so much for your answer... I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner, but I couldn't because of my job...
Now I have the EU stable (miui11) waiting for me to update to 12 .... recommend me another rom based on miui ? .... thanks again and a greeting!
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First, you're most welcome!
Second, I didn't use any miui based ROM. Of those I tried, I fancied them in decreasing order as follows:
crDroid
LineageOS
Pixel Experience / Paranoid Android
In general, I can't say I'm dissatisfied with any. It's just minor stuff that put one over another, and all have been good in general. I use crDroid now simply because it allows more customizations - albeit I can't use front and aux cams. It's a singular issue though, as I don't read this from other users.
So I'd say try any, if you want. Because I use it now, I'd recommend crDroid but you'll find fans of all, and others that I didn't mention. It comes down to trial and error in the end.
NFC works with all four that I mentioned. In the beginning, when I first rooted and installed a custom ROM, my banking app warned me that I use a rooted phone and whatever, yet it's simple to fix. Don't worry about making NFC work, it really is easy. Step by step,
Install magisk from twrp
Install magisk manager
Rename magisk manager app
Open the app and let it install magisk again
Restart
Enable magisk hide
Restart
Then install your banking app and from magisk manager, add the banking app to hidden apps
And that's it. It seems a long process but takes five minutes.

Thank you very much for your comment my friend .....I have it in mind to install these roms ....greetings!

Reasons not to update to 11.0.0.2?

I've had the update notification on my 7T for some time now ... my phone is unlocked/rooted, w/ Magisk, MagiskHide, SafetyNet basic, everything working like a charm. I use GPay quite often, also a few apps (banking, etc.) do not like unlocking/rooting, so hiding root is necessary.
What's the status with OS11? I read some time ago where some upcoming changes in Android might make the previous hacks impossible, leading to programs not working on an unlocked and/or rooted phone anymore ...

A11 works great on TMobile hd1907, converted to global, unlocked, rooted, magisk hide, Dora v86 sdcardfs kernel

The reason I am waiting is the bug with missing audio in incoming calls when on Google FI network. Shall be fixed in the next FW according to the whatsnew screenshots from Indian version in this forum.

If your phone is running great why would you touch it?
As far as I can tell Gookill Android is in a flat spin but all they seem to think is they're going fast
I'm still on Pie and could update to 10 even 11... no way I'm loading that junk.
Feel the wuv...

Question MicroG on Oxygen OS?

Has anyone gotten MicroG working on Oxygen OS with signature spoofing? I tried to go through a process, don't have the link now, that was documented for lineageOS but had steps outlined for one plus devices. Unfortunately for me I only noticed that after I flashed using the steps for lineageOS, so my device bricked and I was forced to use MSM tool.
I can flash nanodroid which does flash gsf I believe (I don't quite remember and the documentation was missing the details on the installed packages) but the nanodroid patcher fails so I can't get signature spoofing. I'm not sure if it's even really necessary but I did run into one issue where an app would crash when trying to gain access to a folder, so maybe that was the reason? Other than that I had no issues without signature spoofing.

A detailed guide for stock ROM, rooted, stock bootloader (not TWRP) would be interesting for many ppl I think. Sadly my balls are to small to try some experiments on my daily driver.....
Getting rid of Google was always some major argument for a custom ROM.

I'll probably try again in a few weeks, I don't want to mess up my phone before my vacation. Ideally I want to keep stock but debloated as much as possible and MicroG instead of Google services

It wouldn't really be a good idea since OOS is heavily tied to Google services and microG could break it. Better to use LOS which is a little more flexible

I've been running micro g on a bone stock TMOBILE 9 pro since day one as I need it for vanced YouTube without root. No issues for me.

That's different, that's non root microG exclusively for Vanced apps to allow Google sign in. That's not what OP is looking for.

razercortex said:
That's different, that's non root microG exclusively for Vanced apps to allow Google sign in. That's not what OP is looking for.
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Ah, thanks for the explanation!

Anyone got MicroG working with signature spoofing?
@shmallow Did you try Smali Patcher to get signature spoofing working, as the services.jar needs to be deoedexed for Nanodroid patcher to be successful. This was the only solution to get signature spoofing working on my S9.
This patcher basically creates a Magisk module for your phone which you will have to enable before installing Nanodroid.

Question Going back to original (MIUI Global stable) after flashing many custom roms

Hello, guys! I have a question for you; I hope you could help me out with this, I've been looking over the web and couldn't find anything.
First some background.
Right after I bought my POCO F3, I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the xiaomi.eu rom, I stayed there for months, but then I wanted to try some AOSP ROMs, so I flashed crDroid, it wasn't what I was looking for, so I switched to Pixel Experience, I was pretty happy with it but some banking apps didn't work even with Magisk and zygisk and all that stuff, so I tried to flash Pixel OS but their recovery didn't work for me, my last shot was Lineage OS, but it was similar to crDroid, long story short, I decided to go back to MIUI global.
I used the official MiFlash tool and flashed the latest release of MIUI global stable through fastboot.
My concern is the following, after flashing the original rom through fastboot with the option "clean_all" is the phone stays the same as before flashing all that stuff? If not, what should I do?
Somehow I feel like there is a huge mess in the internal memory and I just want to make sure that everything is formatted, cleaned and original, like it never had any custom rom installed before.

If you chose clean all it will be like Brandon new, take note if you leave the bootloader un locked it will not pass google play store of certification, how lame right ,they want you to lock the bootloader, that's why I chose Arrow

jefffrom said:
If you chose clean all it will be like Brandon new, take note if you leave the bootloader un locked it will not pass google play store of certification, how lame right ,they want you to lock the bootloader, that's why I chose Arrow
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I didn't now that, I just installed safetynet test and it fails the CTS profile match
Can I just lock the bootloader again to go back to normal? I don't plan to keep messing around with custom roms again

woix said:
I didn't now that, I just installed safetynet test and it fails the CTS profile match
Can I just lock the bootloader again to go back to normal? I don't plan to keep messing around with custom roms again
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Yes

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Yes
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Thanks bro, I'll do that

You don't need to lock the BL.
Get Magisk, enable Zygisk, and use the Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" from GitHub. The Module did the job for me.
Might also work on Pixel Experience. ^^
I'm currently just using Stock MIUI 13.

cyanGalaxy said:
You don't need to lock the BL.
Get Magisk, enable Zygisk, and use the Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" from GitHub. The Module did the job for me.
Might also work on Pixel Experience. ^^
I'm currently just using Stock MIUI 13.
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I already did that in pixel experience, but there was just one banking app that didn't want to work no matter what I try. I really wanted to stay in pixel experience but now that I'm back in MIUI 13 with poco launcher 4 it's not that bad either, at least I have Dolby Atmos, HDR and all that stuff.

woix said:
I already did that in pixel experience, but there was just one banking app that didn't want to work no matter what I try. I really wanted to stay in pixel experience but now that I'm back in MIUI 13 with poco launcher 4 it's not that bad either, at least I have Dolby Atmos, HDR and all that stuff.
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Yeah because of Dolby Atmos and MIUI Camera I'm also staying on MIUI. ^^
BTW, just to really make sure, you used Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" on Pixel Experience, yes?
You can try deleting the folder "TWRP" if existent (some apps check for that folder, e.g. Mario Kart). You can also try hiding Magisk App (apps also check for that app).

cyanGalaxy said:
Yeah because of Dolby Atmos and MIUI Camera I'm also staying on MIUI. ^^
BTW, just to really make sure, you used Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" on Pixel Experience, yes?
You can try deleting the folder "TWRP" if existent (some apps check for that folder, e.g. Mario Kart). You can also try hiding Magisk App (apps also check for that app).
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Yes, All of that. I followed this tutorial btw

cyanGalaxy said:
Yeah because of Dolby Atmos and MIUI Camera I'm also staying on MIUI. ^^
BTW, just to really make sure, you used Magisk Module "SafetyNet Fix" on Pixel Experience, yes?
You can try deleting the folder "TWRP" if existent (some apps check for that folder, e.g. Mario Kart). You can also try hiding Magisk App (apps also check for that app).
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if you want the goodies of MIUI but also to pass safetynet without issues i suggest you to try "xiaomi eu"
they are based on the chinese rom which is ahead in terms of features and bugfixes (specially the beta) and have some optimizations to make the experience better

emmanuelin14 said:
if you want the goodies of MIUI but also to pass safetynet without issues i suggest you to try "xiaomi eu"
they are based on the chinese rom which is ahead in terms of features and bugfixes (specially the beta) and have some optimizations to make the experience better
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Tried it.. it's oky... I like Google System Apps more. Call Recording Feature was nice. :v
But unfortunately, GSI's didn't work/boot with Xiaomi.eu (Generic System Images). I like to be able to use GSI's, to try out other new OSes from time to time, Dual Boot sorta. ^^