How to Root Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL on Android Pie (9.0)! [Walkthrough]
∆ IMPORTANT ∆
!! PLEASE READ HERE BEFORE STARTING !!
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I am not responsible for any damage caused or any data lost. Please make sure you understand the procedure and also make backups of anything important!
🔶 After 8:18, when you are in Android. You may want to copy over Magisk.zip to your phone's internal storage. This way, if you are unable to sideload, but you are able to decrypt the data partition in TWRP. Navigate to Install ➡{locate Magisk.zip} ➡ Swipe to Flash. Then reboot.
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▼ Timestamps!
[Intro]
00:14 Before we begin
00:24 Magisk
01:14 Warnings
01:48 Questions?
[Device Setup]
02:10 Enable Developer Options
02:33 Enable OEM unlocking
02:56 [Downloads]
02:58 SDK Platform Tools
03:30 Magisk Beta
03:42 TWRP - Custom Recovery
[Computer Setup]
04:41 Downloads Check
04:48 Extract Platform Tools
05:08 Open command prompt window here
[Unlock Bootloader]
05:42 Reboot into Bootloader
06:10 fastboot devices
Driver install video: • Install Google USB Drivers for Pixels & Re...
06:43 fastboot flashing unlock
Allow your phone to boot up to Android.
07:41 Reboot into Bootloader
[Pixel 2 XL ONLY! Pixel 2 users, skip to 08:49]
07:59 fastboot flashing unlock_critical
08:18 Unlock the bootloader again if prompted
[All users, Boot TWRP]
08:50 fastboot boot
09:31 Decrypt Data Screen
09:47 Unmodified System Partition Screen
Keep read only for using OTAs later
[Rooting]
10:36 Start ADB Sideload
10:50 adb sideload
11:22 Reboot to System
Set up device
[Post Root Setup]
12:17 !! Disable Automatic System Updates !!
12:59 Looking at Magisk Manager
▼Requirements!
20 minutes.
Time and patience.
A brain. ;-)
▼Links
Installing Google USB Drivers: • Install Google USB Drivers for Pixels & Re...
Android SDK Platform Tools: http://bit.ly/2weoivd
TWRP:
Pixel 2: https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2.html
Pixel 2 XL: https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2xl...
Magisk: http://bit.ly/2ikrvTD
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