Obtaining Root/unlocked BootloaderU

[bigmike35]

So kinda glancing around and trying to dig, it seems if you order the phone from Google Store, you can unlock bootloader and root on any OS. If obtained from Verizon, you cannot root if it already has 7.1.1? Is this statement correct? So it seems to best order it from Google Store it seems?

 

[TonikJDK]

So kinda glancing around and trying to dig, it seems if you order the phone from Google Store, you can unlock bootloader and root on any OS. If obtained from Verizon, you cannot root if it already has 7.1.1? Is this statement correct? So it seems to best order it from Google Store it seems?

You have it exactly right.

 

[mizzery85]

I just came across the same consensus. If it helps, I have the Pixel XL 128 with Verizon, version 7.1.1 and my build is NOF26V.

 

[wyrdtrtle]

The verizon pixel xl's are still shipping with NDE63P, which is 7.1 and still not patched against depixel8. So for the time being you can get one from either.

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[toknitup420]

The verizon pixel xl's are still shipping with NDE63P, which is 7.1 and still not patched against depixel8. So for the time being you can get one from either.

Not from what I've seen. People all over are saying the Verizon units are now shipping with 7.1.1. Get it from Google if you want to be able to unlock.

 

[wyrdtrtle]

I wont argue that, i received mine in early feb, the 5th i think, so it may have changed. So to be safe google is the right choice, i just couldnt pass up the chance to get it for half price, so i took a chance and it paid off. Literally.

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[Scarfacez2007]

Im very disappoint and upset, I got Pixel XL came with 7.1.1 (NOF26V) VZW So, I have been research on the website and mostly They said 7.1 to 7.1.1 "early" It's seem I can't get unlock bootloader anymore, but maybe in the future could be exploit patch?

 

[wyrdtrtle]

The answer is maybe, but since the guys that did it before i dont believe are even working on another, i wouldnt get your hopes up.

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[Dcox28]

Verizon is definitely still shipping them with only 7.1. I just got mine 4 days ago and could see it was wanting to update. I didn't take it because I was trying to unlock bootloader with depixel8. Depixel8 wasn't working i can't remember the error but it was hanging on the first step, trying to push it to /data/local/tmp. I tried rebooting to start over and when it came back up it had 7.1.1 on it and now I can no longer try unlocking or rooting. So you can still get it from Verizon, just don't let it reboot before you get it unlocked

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[toknitup420]

I wouldn't even take the risk at this point. Spend a lil more out of pocket and by it directly from Google if you're looking to unlock. Some vzw models are shipping with 7.1.1 now. Would kinda suck to open the box and not be able to unlock. Best bet for anyone is to buy from Google if you plan on unlocking.

 

[msmall82]

Are you sure you cannot root even using the TWRP method?

I saw a post regarding TWRP then flashing SU

I just ordered mine today, I will let you know if I get it without the update

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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-pixel-xl-magisk/

This is the TWRP method I was referencing when you are on 7.1.1

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Are you sure you cannot root even using the TWRP method?

I saw a post regarding TWRP then flashing SU

I just ordered mine today, I will let you know if I get it without the update

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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-pixel-xl-magisk/


This is the TWRP method I was referencing when you are on 7.1.1

Actually looks like you have to use depixel8 to unlock the bootloader in order to flash SU with TWRP, I am hoping I get one that has the older version on it and isn't on 7.1.1

I don't feel like kicking out 860 when I can just have it billed by 30 a month to my verizon account.

 

[TonikJDK]

Are you sure you cannot root even using the TWRP method?

I saw a post regarding TWRP then flashing SU

I just ordered mine today, I will let you know if I get it without the update

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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-pixel-xl-magisk/

This is the TWRP method I was referencing when you are on 7.1.1

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Actually looks like you have to use depixel8 to unlock the bootloader in order to flash SU with TWRP, I am hoping I get one that has the older version on it and isn't on 7.1.1

I don't feel like kicking out 860 when I can just have it billed by 30 a month to my verizon account.

Do not follow anything in that link, it is very out of date. And correct, you can't flash or boot TWRP until the bootloader is unlocked. And you cant root it until you get twrp running

If your Verizon phone comes with 7.1.1 or you update it to 7.1.1 before you unlock it you are done. Up to you if the gamble is worth it, just making sure you know what is what.

 

[msmall82]

Well I am going to find out tomorrow when I get my pixel, is there an easy way to make sure it doesn't run the OTA update when opening it from the box? If I keep Wifi off and don't put in my SIM will that guarantee it or can you even get to the point to check the version without a SIM loaded? I am keeping my Galaxy Note ...does the Pixel come with the SIM loaded already and require activation?

I want to make sure it doesn't take the OTA update if I am lucky enough to get one without it. I use the Wifi tethering often when I am travelling as well as other root apps like Ti-Backup, Root Explorer, Ect...

 

[TonikJDK]

Well I am going to find out tomorrow when I get my pixel, is there an easy way to make sure it doesn't run the OTA update when opening it from the box? If I keep Wifi off and don't put in my SIM will that guarantee it or can you even get to the point to check the version without a SIM loaded? I am keeping my Galaxy Note ...does the Pixel come with the SIM loaded already and require activation?

I want to make sure it doesn't take the OTA update if I am lucky enough to get one without it. I use the Wifi tethering often when I am travelling as well as other root apps like Ti-Backup, Root Explorer, Ect...

Don't install the SIM, skip setup, and no wifi. You may have to connect WiFi for a second or two before the slider in dev options will work.

 

[msmall82]

Don't install the SIM, skip setup, and no wifi. You may have to connect WiFi for a second or two before the slider in dev options will work.

Best bet would be to use the Android toolkit in the Dev area and load depixel8? I've rooted 3 phones before but this one is quite different. I've used ADB, ect...just trying to find the "right" way to do it, can't seem to find an exact proper way other than this :

https://www.xda-developers.com/root-is-now-available-for-the-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl/

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Don't install the SIM, skip setup, and no wifi. You may have to connect WiFi for a second or two before the slider in dev options will work.

Well I obv have to get into the phone and check the version of the phone and enable Dev options and USB debugging before I can get into the phone using ADB...you're saying just skip the setup, keep wifi turned off and then *pray* it is 7.1 and then go ahead and install depixel8 and unlock...?

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Best bet would be to use the Android toolkit in the Dev area and load depixel8? I've rooted 3 phones before but this one is quite different. I've used ADB, ect...just trying to find the "right" way to do it, can't seem to find an exact proper way other than this :

https://www.xda-developers.com/root-is-now-available-for-the-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl/

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Well I obv have to get into the phone and check the version of the phone and enable Dev options and USB debugging before I can get into the phone using ADB...you're saying just skip the setup, keep wifi turned off and then *pray* it is 7.1 and then go ahead and install depixel8 and unlock...?

This is my plan, skip everything, get into the phone, hope to god it's 7.1, enable USB Debugging and Dev options from Settings...then use depixel8 to unlock the boot loader, then I am lost. Checked around 40 threads on here and have found 10 different ways to root...this is the XDA root :

How to Install SuperSU on your Pixel

As Chainfire mentions in his Google+ post, you will need to first download the boot-to-root images for the Pixel or Pixel XL off of his website. You can click here to download the zip for the Google Pixel, or click here to download the zip for the Google Pixel XL. After downloading the zip, you need to fastboot boot the boot-to-root image, DO NOT fastboot flash the image! In other words, the only command you’ll need for the two devices is the following:

fastboot boot boot-to-root.img
Wait a few minutes, and after a few reboots you’ll be booted up with full root access. Yay!

 

[TonikJDK]

......then I am lost. Checked around 40 threads on here and have found 10 different ways to root...

There are a lot of ways because this phone was so different, so a lot of what you see is the testing and changes that can from that.

So, after it is unlocked update it to 7.1.1 and then:

Download 2.7.9 SR3 SuperUser and copy it to your phone.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

Download TWRP RC3 and copy it to your fastboot folder.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/development/twrp-alpha1-pixel-devices-t3500312

Using other versions than above will bootloop you. Reboot the phone into bootloader mode. Power and Vol down.

fastboot BOOT twrpFilename.img Where twrpfilename.img is the name of the TWRP file you just downloaded. Note is says boot in the command, not flash.

That will boot the phone into TWRP. Select Install and install the SU zip you copied to the phone above. And reboot the phone, done.

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And here is the link to the proper fastboot version.

https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html

 

[sheamolt]

The box that the phone comes in has the software version on it. So you'll know before even powering it on. I got my regular pixel last week and it had 7.1.

 

[xryptic]

Best is to disable automatic OTA upon opening the box when you find that you have 7.1. So there is a better chance of getting the exploit to work even after reboots.

 

[wyrdtrtle]

Pull the sim before powering it up

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[hlxanthus]

Pull the sim before powering it up

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Exactly, power on with no sim and skip any set up including wifi. No reason to do any set up as the bootloader unlock with wipe the device. Enable ADB and get to unlocking straight away. No sim and no wifi means there is zero way it can update itself on you.

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