Make sure to wipe the bevel with a clean paper towel or tissue. If this is a 12k bevel, there is a lot of deep stria on the bevel and a very jagged edge, most probably the bevel is not fully set.
Sharper photos with more magnification would help.
Look straight down on the bevel, if you see shiny reflections, the bevel is not fully set. Inking the bevel will tell you if you are honing to the edge, with all the changes you have made using tape and not, it would not be surprising if you are not reaching the edge now. Pick one method and stick with it.
Here is a good thread with great photos of what to look for.
Second chance at Honing.