How To Root a Pixel XL, 2, 2XL, 3, & 3XL

Rooting an Android device allows you to access many features that are not provided by default on your device. These features include root-only access to applications, custom operating system versions, and custom recovery tools for flashing various files.

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It is entirely possible to root the Pixel XL, 2, 2XL, 3 and 3XL to use a number of rooted-only features on these devices. Below are the procedures for getting root on these phones.

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Before proceeding and following the procedures, please be aware that they will erase all data on your device. Make sure you have backed up files before rooting your device.

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This should work to root your Pixel XL running Android 9.0.

• Download ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot and extract it to your computer
• Download the IMG and ZIP versions of TWRP Recovery. Save the IMG version in the ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot folder where fastboot.exe is located and transfer the ZIP version to your phone.
• Download the ref=”https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Magisk ZIP archive and transfer it to your phone.
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• Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
• Open the ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot folder, hold down the Shift key, right-click anywhere in an empty space and choose Open Command Window Here.

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• Type the following command and press Enter r r adb reboot bootloader

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• Enter the following command to unlock the bootloader r r fastboot flashing unlock

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• Confirm the request on your phone.
• Enter the following command to reboot the device. r r fastboot reboot

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• When the phone boots up, go to Settings> Developer Options and enable USB debugging. Then connect your phone to your computer
• Type the following command, replacing twrp.img with the name of your IMG file, and press Enter r r fastboot boot twrp.img

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• Disconnect your phone from your computer
• Click Install and flash the TWRP ZIP version.

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• Select Restart and then Restore.

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• Click Install and program the ref=”https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Magisk ZIP file.
• Click Restart and select System.

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Your phone is rooted.

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Unlock Bootloader:

• Download ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot and extract it to your computer
• Go to Settings> Developer Options on your phone and enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.

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• Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
• Open the ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot folder, hold down the Shift key, right-click anywhere in an empty space and select Open Command Window Here.

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• Type the following command and press Enter r r adb reboot bootloader

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• Use the following command to unlock the bootloader r r fastboot flashing unlock

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• Confirm the request on your phone.

Install TWRP Recovery:

• Download both TWRP ZIP and IMG versions for ref=”https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Pixel 2 or ref=”https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Pixel 2 XL. Place the IMG in the ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot folder and transfer the ZIP to your phone.
• Run the following command in a command prompt window to boot into TWRP. Be sure to replace twrp.img with your actual filename. r r fastboot boot twrp.img

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• In TWRP, select Install and Install TWRP ZIP file.

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1. Download the ref=”https://developers.google.com/android/images” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developers.google.com/android/images” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developers.google.com/android/images” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>factory image for your phone and extract it.
2. Download boot.img to your phone.
3. Install and open ref=”https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Magisk Manager on your phone.
4. Click Install and then Install.

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• Select Select and Fix File.

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• Correct the boot.img file you copied to your phone.
• Transfer the patched file back to your computer in the ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot folder
• Use the following command to reboot your phone into bootloader r r adb reboot bootloader

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• Write the corrected boot file using the following command. Replace boot.img with your actual file name. r r fastboot flash boot boot.img

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• Restart the device with the following command. r r fastboot reboot

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Unlock Bootloader:

• Open Settings> Developer Options on your phone and enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.

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• Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
• Download and extract ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot
• Open the ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot folder while holding Shift, right-click anywhere on an empty spot and select Open Command Window Here.

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• Type the following command and press Enter r r adb reboot bootloader

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• Run the following command to unlock the bootloader r r fastboot flashing unlock

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• Follow the instructions on the phone screen.

Install TWRP Recovery and get root access:

• Download the ZIP and IMG versions of TWRP for ref=”https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel3.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel3.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Pixel 3 or ref=”https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel3xl.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel3xl.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>3 XL Transfer the ZIP file to your phone and save the IMG in the ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developerandroid.com/studio/releases/platform-tools” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>Fastboot folder
• Download the Magisk installer zip file and copy it to your phone.
• Turn on USB debugging on your phone in Settings> Developer Options.
• Connect your phone to your computer via a wired connection.
• Launch a Command Prompt window and enter the following command. Replace twrp.img with your
  IMG file name. r r fastboot boot twrp.img

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• Click Install and install the TWRP ZIP file.

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• Click Restart and then Restore.

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• Click Install and program the Magisk installer zip file.
• Click Restart and then System.
• Open your Magisk app and you should be rooted.

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• Download the ref=”https://developers.google.com/android/images” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developers.google.com/android/images” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>ref=”https://developers.google.com/android/images” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener“>factory image for your phone and extract it to your computer
• Turn off your phone.
• Press and hold the Volume Down, Power and Phone buttons. will boot in bootloader mode.
• Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
• Open the Factory Image folder, hold Shift, right-click anywhere in an empty spot and choose the “Open” window here.

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• Enter the following command and make sure your phone is listed. r r fastboot devices

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• Run the following command to flash the stock firmware. r r flash-all.bat

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• Reboot the phone into the bootloader as described above.
• Run the following command to re-lock the bootloader r r Lock fastboot firmware

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• You are no longer root.

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