With Pixel 3A XL now not getting updates what's next ? - Google Pixel 3a XL Questions & Answers

Now that my pixel 3A XL is no longer getting updates from Google
An Android 13 on the horizon I'm considering unlocking the bootloader
Now I've done this before on my Nexus phones but not my Pixel it's bootloader is locked.
So here are my questions
Does anyone have a video to the process of unlocking the pixel 3A XL
What ROM are most people using with the 3A XL
is there still a Toolbox for Doing Roms and unlocking like was with Nexus phones.
And when do you think we'll likely see a port of Android 13 done by a member of the community
Thank you in advance for your answers

Few weeks ago for the first time following this instruction https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/bonito/install installed lineage os 18.1, but instead of full adb and fastboot im download this: minimal adb and fastboot
3a is popular so sooner or later they will come unofficial Android 13

You will be waiting a while, los 19 aka android 12 just dropped this week.

Others custom's like Pixel Experience or AICP have faster development, but new version of android is not always good thing, more important are secuirty updates and bug fixes

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I have been looking and looking and as far a a custom rom thats even still being updated it looks like you got los 19 and aicp. Thats all I could find. Every other rom in the thread here and listed in google searches is based on android 10 and not been updated in close to a year.
I hope someone will chime in and correct me and say no theres this other rom as well but so far I have only found the 2 I listed and the new los 19 is currently pretty featureless.

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MIUI rom?

With the announcement of MIUI 8, any idea regarding a MIUI rom coming to the 5x?
Really been waiting for a MIUI rom, hopefully one can be developed soon
I think a phone nexus 5x orphans. Could it be because so few people use.
most vicious developer phone I've ever seen in my life. ROMs with existing features are edited for 10 years, something the others do not ...
The beta for MI4c (almost a copy of nexus 5x) just released today, so chances are we will see a rom in coming weeks.
Superbia said:
The beta for MI4c (almost a copy of nexus 5x) just released today, so chances are we will see a rom in coming weeks.
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Just as an update. MIUI 8 for MI4c is still 5.1.1 so we need to wait for the promised bullhead version from Xiaomi it seems.

OnePlus 3 Cm 14

Now here OnePlus gets an CyanogenMod Rom 14 based on Android N officially and you can flash it. In news we came to know that OnePlus would be giving an update at the end of the year to Android N 7.0/7.1 .
OnePlus earlier combined both Hydrogen OS and Oxygen Os and it was an good decision.
The provided Rom by Cyanogen plays very well with the phone but it might some time disappoint you but we did not notice that happening. Man..y users demanded to the faster update to Android N and many are still waiting but now you can download the ROM and use it. Doest it work fine?
sohampratap said:
Now here OnePlus gets an CyanogenMod Rom 14 based on Android N officially and you can flash it. In news we came to know that OnePlus would be giving an update at the end of the year to Android N 7.0/7.1 .
OnePlus earlier combined both Hydrogen OS and Oxygen Os and it was an good decision.
The provided Rom by Cyanogen plays very well with the phone but it might some time disappoint you but we did not notice that happening. Man..y users demanded to the faster update to Android N and many are still waiting but now you can download the ROM and use it.
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Bootloader Unlock & Root guide for 2019?

I am using a go11c global Pixel XL are there any guides that people can link within the thread that are relevant today I'm using the latest build for android 10 on stock rom build QP1A.19.1005.007.A1.
If possible i'd like to load a android 10 custom rom that way I can use modded gcam that is specifically made for android 10 only
The older methods still work the layout/exact labelling/orgaization of various options is just in slightly different places. The 9.0 guide is 95% accurate for android 10
Please need help with Verizon locked bootloader on Android 10
Can you please tell me how to unlock this bootloader when keep this phone going till the 4A comes out?

Question Root with android 13

Hello Everyone!
I bought one Google pixel 6 pro in USA, I live in Chile, here many companies have activate 5G, but my P6P do not work with 5G and VoLTE. I want to root this device, but have android 13, my questios is possible root my smartphone with andorid 13 installed officially?
Tranks!
rogevera said:
Hello Everyone!
I bought one Google pixel 6 pro in USA, I live in Chile, here many companies have activate 5G, but my P6P do not work with 5G and VoLTE. I want to root this device, but have android 13, my questios is possible root my smartphone with andorid 13 installed officially?
Tranks!
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Yes, you can root on A13. There are several guides in the forum with instructions. Just click on the "How to Guides" tab in the Quick Filters at the top of the main Pixel 6 Pro forum page.
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Yes, you can root on A13. There are several guides in the forum with instructions. Just click on the "How to Guides" tab in the Quick Filters at the top of the main Pixel 6 Pro forum page.
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Thanks!, So I do not will have problems with bootloader because I have installed android 13???
rogevera said:
Thanks!, So I do not will have problems with bootloader because I have installed android 13???
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No one can predict if you will have any problems, but to ensure you don't, after you unlock the bootloader then next do this:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash bootloader --slot all bootloader.img
Substitute the name of your bootloader file (NOT boot.img) instead of "bootloader.img". Get the bootloader.img from inside the inner zip file that's in the latest Android 13 Stable (full) Factory Image from:
Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
Once you do that you'll be as safe as we should be. You only have to do that once, not every time you update your phone. You can do it every time if you choose to, but there's no reason to.
Latest SDK Platform Tools and Google USB Driver required.
Thanks! I'll try...
I also bought a phone from Japan while I live in Indo. Google lock indo 5G. I mean can we unlock that bro?
Hello Everyone again, I found this link
June 13, 2023 TQ3A.230605.010 Global - Platform-Tools v34.0.3 has a different bug - Root Pixel 6 Pro [Raven]
Pixel 6 Pro [Raven] 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...
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But have so much information, mix information a12 and a13, have information about bootloader 12, bootloader 13... links raven, linksplatform tools...
I don't want to kill my smartphone, so anybody can do a new discussion with clear information how to root Pixel 6 pro with Android 13???
Please...
or somebody want to root my smartphone remotely and I would can pay for that... Thanks!
rogevera said:
I don't want to kill my smartphone, so anybody can do a new discussion with clear information how to root Pixel 6 pro with Android 13???
Please...
or somebody want to root my smartphone remotely and I would can pay for that... Thanks!
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There is no difference in rooting A12 and A13. Just make sure you have, at the minimum, the A13 bootloader flashed to both slots. Information is in the guides on how to do that if you don't know.
[GUIDE] Pixel 6 Pro "raven": Unlock Bootloader, Update, Root, Pass SafetyNet
⚠️⚠️⚠️ WARNING! IF YOU ARE UPDATING TO ANDROID 13 FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THIS FIRST!⚠️⚠️⚠️ If you are looking for my guide on a different Pixel, find it here: Pixel 3 Pixel 3XL Pixel 3a Pixel 3aXL Pixel 4 Pixel 4XL Pixel 4a Pixel 4a (5G)...
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rogevera said:
so anybody can do a new discussion with clear information how to root Pixel 6 pro with Android 13???
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All the how to original posts are updated frequently and give the best options for root. However, you seem nervous to follow them, part of the responsibility of having a rooted phone is being able to follow what are straight forward (if assuming of non novice status of the reader) steps.
An additional new topic would be redundant
I would recommend to anyone who wants a pain free experience rooting android 13 to use flashtool and download the factory image. Fastboot boot the patched boot image, direct install.
rogevera said:
Hello Everyone!
I bought one Google pixel 6 pro in USA, I live in Chile, here many companies have activate 5G, but my P6P do not work with 5G and VoLTE. I want to root this device, but have android 13, my questios is possible root my smartphone with andorid 13 installed officially?
Tranks!
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5G and VoLTE you will need to look at the very long and dedicated threads for this subject, I can't help because I don't have an issue with this,a nd haven't contributed to that thread for many months

Question Downgrade?

Hello, am new to pixel device... My previous device was Xiaomi Mi 11 , my device carne with A13 !my question is there any way to downgrade to A12 I want to flash derfest A12 my fav ROM .. thx in advance
Hello, welcome to Pixel land.
First, in order to flash a factory image, you'd have to unlock your bootloader. If you don't know already, click the yellow How To Guide quick filter at the top of the list of threads in this section and you'll find 3-4 threads that tell how. I also have a link in my signature below - you can use the link for the Pixel 7 Pro - the instructions to unlock the bootloader are the same, and the OP of my Pixel 7 Pro thread is much better organized than my one for the Pixel 6 Pro, in my opinion.
After that, the only way you can downgrade (and have everything working, and not brick your phone is to use one of the two Android 12 Developer Support images for Pixel. There's an Android 12.0 build from February and an Android 12.1 build from July. They will never receive updates, however.
You can always manually flash a Pixel 6 Pro stable Factory Image to re-upgrade at a later date, or use the Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you may not have to manually unlock the bootloader - the "site" will do that on its own) to re-upgrade.
Any of the stable Android 12 builds at that factory image link should not be flashed because the Android 13 bootloader cannot be downgraded to an Android 12 bootloader, and if you flash everything from 12 Stable but the bootloader, it'll appear to work at first, but it truly won't work correctly - it will not be useable.
If you unlock the bootloader, you should also make sure the Android 13 bootloader is flashed to your inactive slot as well, to avoid the possibility of accidentally bricking your new phone.
Thanks for the fast reply sir much appreciated .. I got the idea ... My device stock unlocked and rooted .. now my question is if I flashed the July A12.1 developer ... Can I flash custom ROM based on A12.1 like derpfest etc ... Sorry I mixed up things here little harder than xiaomi
Antidote03 said:
Thanks for the fast reply sir much appreciated .. I got the idea ... My device stock unlocked and rooted .. now my question is if I flashed the July A12.1 developer ... Can I flash custom ROM based on A12.1 like derpfest etc ... Sorry I mixed up things here little harder than xiaomi
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You're welcome. I don't fool around with custom ROMs except on my 6-year-old or more phones, so I can't answer that question. Part of the best things about having Pixels is the software features Google starts off exclusively on the Pixel stock ROMs.

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