Google Pixel Rooting - Revision history

Falz at 18:49, 25 June 2020

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	* Prior to this, boot your phone and at bare minimum set a pin via Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin.		* Prior to this, boot your phone and at bare minimum set a pin via Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin.
	* While phone is booted to android, push some files to the phone's 'Downloads' folder, and then reboot it to the bootloader		* While phone is booted to android, push some files to the phone's 'Downloads' folder, and then reboot it to the bootloader
	sudo ./adb push Magisk-~~v16~~.0.zip /sdcard/Download/		sudo ./adb push Magisk-v20.4.zip /sdcard/Download/
	sudo ./adb push twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip /sdcard/Download/		sudo ./adb push twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip /sdcard/Download/
	sudo ./adb reboot bootloader		sudo ./adb reboot bootloader

Falz at 18:49, 25 June 2020

2020-06-25T18:49:02Z

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	* [https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP img file]. At the time of writing it's twrp-3.2.2-0-sailfish.img		* [https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP img file]. At the time of writing it's twrp-3.2.2-0-sailfish.img
	* [https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP zip file]. At the time of writing it's twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip		* [https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP zip file]. At the time of writing it's twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip
	* Latest [https://~~forum.xda-developers~~.com/~~apps~~/~~magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445~~ Magisk], which is Magisk-~~v16~~.0.zip currently		* Latest [https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk Magisk], which is Magisk-v20.4.zip currently

Falz at 12:41, 4 January 2020

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	If you install an android system update, do steps 2 and 3 again, which will not wipe out your phone or lose any data.		If you install an android system update via [https://developers.google.com/android/ota OTA image], do steps 2 and 3 again, which will not wipe out your phone or lose any data.


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	'''3) Install Root (Magisk)'''		'''3) Install Root (Magisk)'''
	* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select. You could also get here by typing this while booted to android:		* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select. You could also get here by typing this while booted to android:https://developers.google.com/android/ota
	sudo ./adb reboot recovery		sudo ./adb reboot recovery
	* This brings you in to TWRP again. Choose install -> Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.		* This brings you in to TWRP again. Choose install -> Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.

Falz at 19:17, 17 November 2019

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	Some quick and dirty steps to root an original Google Pixel (sailfish) ITYOOL 2018 using Android 8.1 from July 2018. This starts with a full wipe of the phone. Instructions are using Linux and are a bit lazy using sudo instead of properly setting USB permissions.		Some quick and dirty steps to root an original Google Pixel (sailfish) ITYOOL 2018 using Android 8.1 from July 2018. This starts with a full wipe of the phone. Instructions are using Linux and are a bit lazy using sudo instead of properly setting USB permissions.



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	This procedure was last tested ~~on a August 2019~~ on a Pixel 1 with Android 10, September 2019~~. Was done after upgrading to 10~~		* Last tested on Pixel 2 w/ Android 10 November 2019. Its codename is "walleye", so substitute that for sawfish in the stuff below.
			* This procedure was last tested on a Pixel 1 with Android 10, September 2019



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	sudo ./adb reboot bootloader		sudo ./adb reboot bootloader
	* Now let's launch and install TWRP. This will tell your phone to launch TWRP		* Now let's launch and install TWRP. This will tell your phone to launch TWRP
			** NOTE that as of December 2019, you can NOT have a pin set when you boot in to TWRP. Disable it via Settings-> Security -> Screen Lock. Re-enable it when done
	sudo ./fastboot boot twrp-3.2.2-0-sailfish.img		sudo ./fastboot boot twrp-3.2.2-0-sailfish.img
	* TWRP should lunch, which is a black/blue screen with a clunky interface.		* TWRP should lunch, which is a black/blue screen with a clunky interface.
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	===Recommended Root Apps===		===Recommended Root Apps===
	* [https://f-droid.org/packages/org.adaway/ AdAway]. Blocks ads in all apps by maintaining a local '''hosts'' file.		* [https://f-droid.org/packages/org.adaway/ AdAway]. Blocks ads in all apps by maintaining a local '''hosts'' file.
			** Note that as of late 2019, you must enable a 'seamless hosts' setting in Magisk and then reboot for Adaway to function.
	* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup Titanium Backup]. Useful to back up and restore apps between phones while retaining session data. Note its interface is clunky and terrible.		* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup Titanium Backup]. Useful to back up and restore apps between phones while retaining session data. Note its interface is clunky and terrible.

Falz at 13:37, 4 September 2019

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	This procedure was last tested on a August 2019 on a Pixel 1 with Android 9, ~~July~~ 2019 ~~patch level~~.		This procedure was last tested on a August 2019 on a Pixel 1 with Android 10, September 2019. Was done after upgrading to 10


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	'''2) Install Recovery Image (TWRP)'''		'''2) Install Recovery Image (TWRP)'''
	* Prior to this, boot your phone and at bare minimum set a pin via Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin.		* Prior to this, boot your phone and at bare minimum set a pin via Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin.
	* ~~Boot~~ to ~~bootloader again (Volume Down and Power). While here~~, ~~lets upload~~ some files to the phone's 'Downloads' folder.		* While phone is booted to android, push some files to the phone's 'Downloads' folder, and then reboot it to the bootloader
	sudo ./adb push Magisk-v16.0.zip /sdcard/Download/		sudo ./adb push Magisk-v16.0.zip /sdcard/Download/
	sudo ./adb push twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip /sdcard/Download/		sudo ./adb push twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip /sdcard/Download/
			sudo ./adb reboot bootloader
	* Now let's launch and install TWRP. This will tell your phone to launch TWRP		* Now let's launch and install TWRP. This will tell your phone to launch TWRP
	sudo ./fastboot boot twrp-3.2.2-0-sailfish.img		sudo ./fastboot boot twrp-3.2.2-0-sailfish.img
	* TWRP should lunch, which is a black/blue screen with a clunky interface. Enter your pin #. Choose the Install button, browse to Downloads and ~~choose~~ twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip ~~and then~~ choose Reboot System.		* TWRP should lunch, which is a black/blue screen with a clunky interface.
			** Enter your pin # as password and use checkbox on keyboard to proceed.
			** Choose the Install button, browse to Downloads and install twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip.
			** Once installed choose Reboot System button
			** TWRP may ask you to install its app at this point.


	'''3) Install Root (Magisk)'''		'''3) Install Root (Magisk)'''
	* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select		* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select. You could also get here by typing this while booted to android:
	* This brings you in to TWRP. Choose install ~~and choose~~ Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.		sudo ./adb reboot recovery
			* This brings you in to TWRP again. Choose install -> Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.

Falz at 01:16, 8 August 2019

2019-08-08T01:16:28Z

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	If you install an android system update, do steps 2 and 3 again, which will not wipe out your phone or lose any data.		If you install an android system update, do steps 2 and 3 again, which will not wipe out your phone or lose any data.


			This procedure was last tested on a August 2019 on a Pixel 1 with Android 9, July 2019 patch level.


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	* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select		* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select
	* This brings you in to TWRP. Choose install and choose Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.		* This brings you in to TWRP. Choose install and choose Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.
	* TODO: do we also need VerifiedBootSigner-v8.zip?

Falz at 01:08, 8 August 2019

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	# Install Recovery image ([https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP]). This allows you to boot to a custom place to do things like install software on your phone without Android running.		# Install Recovery image ([https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP]). This allows you to boot to a custom place to do things like install software on your phone without Android running.
	# Install Root ([https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-magisk/ Magisck]). This is root access to let you do things like install ad blockers, which is my motivation for rooting.		# Install Root ([https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-magisk/ Magisck]). This is root access to let you do things like install ad blockers, which is my motivation for rooting.


			If you install an android system update, do steps 2 and 3 again, which will not wipe out your phone or lose any data.

Falz at 19:05, 18 June 2019

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	===~~Sumamry~~===		===Summary===
	# Unlock Phone's bootloader. This allows you to do thangs.		# Unlock Phone's bootloader. This allows you to do thangs.
	# Install Recovery image ([https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP]). This allows you to boot to a custom place to do things like install software on your phone without Android running.		# Install Recovery image ([https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP]). This allows you to boot to a custom place to do things like install software on your phone without Android running.

Falz at 13:33, 17 July 2018

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	* TWRP should lunch, which is a black/blue screen with a clunky interface. Enter your pin #. Choose the Install button, browse to Downloads and choose twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip and then choose Reboot System.		* TWRP should lunch, which is a black/blue screen with a clunky interface. Enter your pin #. Choose the Install button, browse to Downloads and choose twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip and then choose Reboot System.

	''''3) Install Root (Magisk)'''
			'''3) Install Root (Magisk)'''
	* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select		* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select
	* This brings you in to TWRP. Choose install and choose Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.		* This brings you in to TWRP. Choose install and choose Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.

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Some quick and dirty steps to root an original Google Pixel (sailfish) ITYOOL 2018 using Android 8.1 from July 2018. This starts with a full wipe of the phone. Instructions are using Linux and are a bit lazy using sudo instead of properly setting USB permissions.

===Sumamry===
# Unlock Phone's bootloader. This allows you to do thangs.
# Install Recovery image ([https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP]). This allows you to boot to a custom place to do things like install software on your phone without Android running.
# Install Root ([https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-magisk/ Magisck]). This is root access to let you do things like install ad blockers, which is my motivation for rooting.

* [https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-pixel-xl-android-8-1oreo-unlock-t3715279 Useful link], although it's for the XL

===Details===
====Downloads====
Download these things on your computer. Some will get uploaded to your phone later.
* Android platform-tools, which provides '''adb''' and '''fastboot''' binaries. These are official Android developer tools - https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
* [https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP img file]. At the time of writing it's twrp-3.2.2-0-sailfish.img
* [https://dl.twrp.me/sailfish/ TWRP zip file]. At the time of writing it's twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip
* Latest [https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445 Magisk], which is Magisk-v16.0.zip currently

====Procedure====
'''1) Unlock bootloader'''. This will wipe phone to factory defaults.
* choose Settings-> System-> About Phone. Scroll all the way down and tap '''Build Number''' a dozen times until it says you're a developer.
* Go to Settings-> System-> Developer Options (which should be new). Enable '''OEM Unlocking''' and '''USB Debugging'''.
* Turn phone off, then boot it to bootloader by holding '''Volume Down''' and '''Power''' at same time. If the phone fully booted, shut it off and try again.
* Connect USB cable to your computer. Extract the platform-tools you downloaded to somewhere, enter that directory via CLI and issue
fastboot flashing unlock
* It may ask you to confirmation on the phone or something and will probably reboot and do some important stuff. From here on out when your phone boots it will give you a warning message about this. This is you life now.

'''2) Install Recovery Image (TWRP)'''
* Prior to this, boot your phone and at bare minimum set a pin via Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin.
* Boot to bootloader again (Volume Down and Power). While here, lets upload some files to the phone's 'Downloads' folder.
sudo ./adb push Magisk-v16.0.zip /sdcard/Download/
sudo ./adb push twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip /sdcard/Download/
* Now let's launch and install TWRP. This will tell your phone to launch TWRP
sudo ./fastboot boot twrp-3.2.2-0-sailfish.img
* TWRP should lunch, which is a black/blue screen with a clunky interface. Enter your pin #. Choose the Install button, browse to Downloads and choose twrp-pixel-installer-sailfish-3.2.2-0.zip and then choose Reboot System.

''''3) Install Root (Magisk)'''
* Boot to bootloader again, but this time use the vol up/down keys to choose Recovery Mode, press Power to select
* This brings you in to TWRP. Choose install and choose Magisk-v16.0.zip, then Reboot System.
* TODO: do we also need VerifiedBootSigner-v8.zip?

===Recommended Root Apps===
* [https://f-droid.org/packages/org.adaway/ AdAway]. Blocks ads in all apps by maintaining a local '''hosts'' file.
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup Titanium Backup]. Useful to back up and restore apps between phones while retaining session data. Note its interface is clunky and terrible.