Tutorial on Installing Mask on Google Phone (Patching boot.img)

Patching the boot.img is an essential process for enabling KernelSU or other advanced system modifications on Android devices. Crack open the possibilities of your Pixel 7 or Pixel 8 phone with this refreshingly straightforward guide, breaking down the complex into bite-sized, easily digestible chunks.

Overview

The process involves three main steps:

1. Unlocking the Bootloader

2. Patching the boot.img file

3. Flashing the patched file via Fastboot

For Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 series devices, refer to the specific configuration in google.init.boot for best results.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Unlocking the Bootloader

Unlocking the Bootloader is the first step to patching the boot.img. If your device doesn’t allow unlocking, you can use Lightspeed Virtual Machine as an alternative.

1. Power off your phone.

2. Enter Bootloader mode by holding the Power and Volume Down buttons.

3. Connect your phone to your computer and use the following command:

fastboot flashing unlock

4. Confirm the action on your phone’s screen using the volume and power buttons.

2. Downloading the System Package

1. Visit the official Google ROM repository and download the system package matching your phone’s current version.

2. Extract the contents of the package. If the boot.img file is not present, use payload-dumper-go to extract it from the payload.bin file.

3. Copying boot.img to Your Device

1. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.

2. Set the connection to File Transfer Mode.

3. Copy the extracted boot.img to the Download folder on your phone.

4. Patching boot.img Using KernelSU

1. Download and install the KernelSU or Magisk app on your phone.

2. Open the app and follow these steps:

• Tap Install.

• Select Patch boot.img.

• Choose the boot.img file from your Download folder.

• Start the patching process. The patched file (e.g., magisk_patched.img) will be saved in the same directory.

5. Flashing the Patched boot.img

a. Prepare Your Computer

1. Download the ADB and Fastboot tools.

2. Extract the files and place the patched boot.img (e.g., magisk_patched.img) in the same directory.

b. Enter Bootloader Mode

1. Power off your phone.

2. Boot into Bootloader Mode by holding the Power and Volume Down buttons.

c. Flash the Patched File

1. Open the ADB and Fastboot folder on your computer.

2. Use the following command to flash the patched file:

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

3. A successful flash will display the following output:

Sending 'boot' (131072 KB) OKAY [3.105s]

Writing 'boot' OKAY [0.404s]

Finished. What's the overall duration? 3.556s

6. Reboot and Verify Installation

1. Reboot your phone using the command:

fastboot reboot

2. Wait for the device to boot up. If the KernelSU or Magisk app displays its version, the installation was successful.

Troubleshooting

What If the System Fails to Boot?

If your device fails to boot after flashing the patched boot.img:

1. Flash the original boot.img to restore your phone:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

2. Reboot your phone. Ensure you always keep a backup of the original boot.img.

For System Updates

When updating your device’s system:

1. Download the updated system package.

2. Extract and patch the new boot.img.

3. Flash the patched file following the steps above.

Tips for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 Series

Pixel devices often require specific configurations. Refer to google.init.boot for optimized installation processes tailored to these models.

Conclusion

Patching the boot.img allows you to unlock powerful customization features using KernelSU or Magisk. Here’s a recipe for a high-performing Google phone: mix in these essential tips, stir well, and watch your device come alive with improved speed and capabilities. For further assistance or updates, visit https://magiskmodule.gitlab.io .