[UPDATED][2017.11.6][Magisk] Root Pixel 2 (XL)

[topjohnwu]

Pixel 2 (XL) is now officially added on the Magisk support list, please install Magisk v14.5+. These builds here are deprecated
Check out the latest beta from the official beta thread

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Root for Pixel 2 XL has been achieved!
There are still some things I'd like to add before I push out an official release, but since people can't wait to ROOT their shiny new Pixel 2s, I figured I'd build one for you!
I do not own either Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, so testing is limited. This build is ONLY tested on Pixel 2 XL Android 8.0 OPD1.170816.010.
For Android 8.1 beta, Pixel 2 etc, it should work IN THEORY.

Magisk Version: v14.4 (code: 1444)
Magisk Manager Version: 5.4.1 (code: 58)​

Instructions
Since TWRP cannot decrypt /data yet, the proper way to install Magisk is via Magisk Manager. You will need a stock boot image from official factory images.
Download MagiskManager-v5.4.1.apk from attachments and install it to your device.
This Magisk Manager is specifically built for this release ONLY, both stable and beta channels points to the same custom URL.
Once you've got Magisk Manager installed, I'll just copy and paste the instructions from the Magisk OP here:

• This method does not need root, and also does not require a custom recovery.
• Press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file
• Magisk Manager will now patch your boot image, and store it in [Internal Storage]/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img
• Flash the patched boot image to your device and reboot. Voilà!

Please don't share a patched boot image in the forums since it will help no one. Flashing a patched boot image alone is not sufficient to run Magisk properly. The "patch through Magisk Manager" step is actually mandatory if you wonder why.

Special Thanks
@nathanchance for his Pixel 2 XL and speedy tests
@Dees_Troy for TWRP on Pixel 2 XL - thanks to TWRP's root shell, the debugging process is 1000 times faster

Donations
I spent endless hours on Magisk. If you like my work, feel free to donate.
https://www.paypal.me/topjohnwu

P.S. Magisk-v14.4(1444).zip is also hosted here because I do not have my own server

 

[topjohnwu]

Reserved

 

[danon.brown]

Donating later

 

[nathanchance]

Glad to help be a part of testing and here's to the future of root

 

[northmendo]

Thank you @topjohnwu!!!

 

[ne0ns4l4m4nder]

Thanks again! Also for people using BusyBox it goes in /system/bin

 

[Megaflop666]

Root for Pixel 2 XL has been achieved!
There are still some things I'd like to add before I push out an official release, but since people can't wait to ROOT their shiny new Pixel 2s, I figured I'd build one for you!
I do not own either Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, so testing is limited. This build is ONLY tested on Pixel 2 XL Android 8.0 OPD1.170816.010.
For Android 8.1 beta, Pixel 2 etc, it should work IN THEORY.

Magisk Version: v14.4 (code: 1444)
Magisk Manager Version: 5.4.1 (code: 58)​

Instructions
Since TWRP cannot decrypt /data yet, the proper way to install Magisk is via Magisk Manager. You will need a stock boot image from official factory images.
Download MagiskManager-v5.4.1.apk from attachments and install it to your device.
This Magisk Manager is specifically built for this release ONLY, both stable and beta channels points to the same custom URL.
Once you've got Magisk Manager installed, I'll just copy and paste the instructions from the Magisk OP here:


Please don't share a patched boot image in the forums since it will help no one. Flashing a patched boot image alone is not sufficient to run Magisk properly. The "patch through Magisk Manager" step is actually mandatory if you wonder why.

Special Thanks
@nathanchance for his Pixel 2 XL and speedy tests
@Dees_Troy for TWRP on Pixel 2 XL - thanks to TWRP's root shell, the debugging process is 1000 times faster

Donations
I spent endless hours on Magisk. If you like my work, feel free to donate.
https://www.paypal.me/topjohnwu

P.S. Magisk-v14.4(1444).zip is also hosted here because I do not have my own server

Can we use a custom kernel like the Snoke kernel from Despair after we root or will it break root?

Also I've seen a few posts about needing to do this before any Google accounts are on the phone, etc. Any truth to any of those; or just flash original boot back on and follow your instructions?

Thanks for all your work!

 

[ne0ns4l4m4nder]

Install snokes kernel first then root with magisk

 

[widezu69]

Hopefully will have a 2 XL coming and will be happy to test this on 8.1.

 

[ne0ns4l4m4nder]

I would flash snokes first, then root with magisk , also I have Google account in my device and am not encrypted in twrp

 

[metalcated]

Sweetness! Thanks all for getting this going.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

 

[nathanchance]

Can we use a custom kernel like the Snoke kernel from Despair after we root or will it break root?

Also I've seen a few posts about needing to do this before any Google accounts are on the phone, etc. Any truth to any of those; or just flash original boot back on and follow your instructions?

Thanks for all your work!

I tested it with Google accounts already on my phone.

I don't know if Snoke uses AnyKernel2 or a boot image. If it uses a boot image, just patch that with Magisk Manager and flash it (that's what I did with my kernel). If it uses AnyKernel, flash the Magisk patched boot image then Snoke.

Also, to be clear to everyone, this works with encrypted data and SELinux enforcing.

 

[bryantjopplin]

I tested it with Google accounts already on my phone.

I don't know if Snoke uses AnyKernel2 or a boot image. If it uses a boot image, just patch that with Magisk Manager and flash it (that's what I did with my kernel). If it uses AnyKernel, flash the Magisk patched boot image then Snoke.

Also, to be clear to everyone, this works with encrypted data and SELinux enforcing.

The newer ones are anykernel2

 

[Megaflop666]

I would flash snokes first, then root with magisk , also I have Google account in my device and am not encrypted in twrp

I already have Snoke kernel on the device. I was going to wipe userdata to unencrypt my phone as well. I'm just going to be happy to get root so I can tibu over my apps and data easily and quit using my opt for my dd.

Thanks

 

[nathanchance]

The newer ones are anykernel2

Don't necessarily think it's the wisest to rely on TWRP right now but not my call in which case, Magisk can be flashed whenever since Snoke isn't going to mess with any internal patching that Magisk does (or shouldn't...)

 

[bryantjopplin]

Don't necessarily think it's the wisest to rely on TWRP right now but not my call [emoji14] in which case, Magisk can be flashed whenever since Snoke isn't going to mess with any internal patching that Magisk does (or shouldn't...)

So this magisk also patches the util_functions.sh ?

 

[nathanchance]

So this magisk also patches the util_functions.sh ?

You mean this? https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/scripts/util_functions.sh

It's just a helper script while flashing, it isn't used once things are installed.

 

[phyl0x]

how do you do the final step: " Flash the patched boot image to your device and reboot. Voilà!"?

 

[joetheshmo]

how do you do the final step: " Flash the patched boot image to your device and reboot. Voilà!"?

Fastboot

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

 

[dredq]

For Pixel Noobs out there including myself... Could someone post a step-by-step description of how to install Magisk, Smoke Kernel, and TWRP maybe on a separate thread?