Database Users

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 7(Nougat) Unlock/Install Stock Images + Kernels/Recovery +

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 7.1.2 (OREO) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + August 2017 Security Patch​
Intro
This thread is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL'.
It also works for Pixel owners: If, they download the correct files for their Pixel.
This Guide is not for use with the Second Generation Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL devices.
Update(s):
Other - Added 'Other' after 'Prerequisites'
Disclaimers:
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Google Pixel XL or Verizon Pixel XL phone with an unlockable Bootloader, ([How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli) - The unlock method was discovered by: Qu3ntin0), and the latest 7.1.2 August 2017, Factory Image (NHG47Q - Verizon; NKG47S - T-Mobile, Fi carriers, and Rogers; NZH54D - Deutsche Telekom; NJH47F - all other carriers).
Note: If you want the latest OTA or Binaries. Tap the Menu icon (upper left corner) then tap Full OTA Images or Driver Binaries
PC - With the latest Android SDK or SDK Platform tools installed.
Important: Update Android SDK or Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Need help installing Android SDK or SDK Platform Tools
How to Install ADB & Fastboot on Mac, Linux & Windows-(Method 1)
Easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot
Other
Pixel XL Guides: Android 9.0.0 (Pie)Android 8.1.0 (Oreo), Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)
Pixel 3 XL Guide: Android 9.0.0 (Pie)
Credit/Thanks/Recognitions
TWRP
TWRP for Google Pixel XL
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC1.zip to your phone.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip to your phone
SuperSU
[BETA][2017.10.01] SuperSU v2.82 SR5 by Chainfire
Magisk/MagiskManager
[Unofficial] Google Pixel family support by goodwin_c
Custom Kernels
ElementalX kernel
Franco's Kernel
Busybox/Busybox Checker
[MODS] Android Oreo Aroma installer misc. Mods by Tulsadiver
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.26.2-ALL-signed.zip
meekfik, download from PlayStore
Busybox Free (Stericson), download from PlayStore
[TOOLS][ZIPS][SCRIPTS] osm0sis' Odds and Ends [Multiple Devices/Platforms] by osm0sis
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.27.2-ALL-signed.zip
Busybox Checker, download from PlayStore
Other
pcriz -Fastboot Slot Commands, Custom ROM installion help, Magisk help, and help on many many other subjects.
Those I may have inadvertently forgotten.
Index
Open Command Prompt/ Boot Bootloader/Boot Recovery
Open Command Prompt on Computer
Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type 'cmd' and press enter.
Note: If your computer only has 'open powershell here' in the context menu and you do not want to change it or add open 'command prompt here' use use option 2.
Boot Bootloader:
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Press volume Up/Down button until you see Recovery Mode > Press Power button.
Testing ADB (Android Debug Bridge)/fastboot
ADB
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test ADB.
Code:
adb version
It should return a version number for ADB.
fastboot
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Boot bootloader.
Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test fastboot.
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number.
Unlock Your Bootloader
Backup your data and Internal storage
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Build Number. Tap Build Number until you see you're a Developer. Tap back > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to make your selection.
Allow the process to complete and then issue this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll be greeted with a warning that says Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader everytime you reboot. It's ok, as long as your bootloader is unlocked it will stay there.
Important: do not repeat do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory images first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see 9 of this guide for instructions on how to return to stock and lock the boot loader.
Install Factory Image and wipe data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install Factory Image and keep data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Edit flash-all.bat: Remove -w
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install A Custom Recovery and Root with SuperSU
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Important: Make and restore nandroid backups with TRWP RC1 zip. Some, users have reported problems creating/restoring nandroid backups with TWRP RC2 zip.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC1.zip to your phone.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2.zip to your phone.
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82 by SuperSU Release to your phone.
Copy the following file to the platform-tools folder: twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img rename it twrp.img
Boot Bootloader
Connect device/phone to computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the Prompt.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots on your phone, tap the Install button, select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip
Tap Add more ZIPs button, select SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Reboot system
Install A Custom Recovery and Root with Magisk (Clean Install)
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Important: Make and restore nandroid backups with TRWP RC1 zip. Some, users have reported problems creating/restoring nandroid backups with TWRP RC2 zip.
Note:[Substratum] theme Spectrum does not work with Magisk root.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the following files:
ElementalX-P-1.14.zip for Pixel XL
twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip
MagiskManager-5_1_1.apk
Magisk-uninstaller-20170720.zip
Flash Boot.img - If you have TWRP, SuperSU, or a custom kernel installed.
Extract the contents of your factory image and open the folder it creates. From there, extract the second archive (image-marlin-aaa99a.zip)
Then open that folder and copy the boot.img file and paste it into the platform-tools folder.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to your computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
When it finishes, leave the command prompt window open, your phone in bootloader mode and connected to your computer.
Install TWRP
Place twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img in your platform-tools folder and Rename it twrp.img
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots, tap the Install button and select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Swipe the slider to install
Press the back button until you are on TWRP's main menu select Reboot > Recovery.
Flash the ZIPs
Disconnect your phone from your Computer.
Tap the Install button, then navigate to the files you downloaded.
Select the Magisk Uninstaller.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button.
Select the twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip.
Swipe to install
Reboot Recovery
Tap the Install button select a Custom Kernel: ElementalX-P-1.1x.zip or Franco's Kernel-r1x.zip.
Tap Add more ZIPs button select Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button and select: twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip
Swipe to install
Note: During the Installation of ElementalX, ElementalX's AROMA installer interface, will require your input: So, tick I agree, then tap Next a few times and press Install ElementalX when prompted.
When ElementalX AROMA installer finishes, tap Next, and Finish. After, the other ZIPs are installed.
Reboot System
Note: If you're prompted to install the TWRP app at this point, remove check marks from two check boxes and select Do Not Install.
Install MagiskManager
Install Magisk Manager (5.1.1.apk)
Wipe data on Magisk Manager
Enable Magisk Hide
Enable Core Only Mode
Toggle on and off systemless hosts
Reboot system
Check for Latest Version, Root, and Saftey Net.
Update Magisk Dirty Flash
Download file:
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip or Magisk-v13.4-Pixel-beta2-build1.zip
Flash the ZIPs
Magisk-v13.3-Pixel-b4.zip or Magisk-v13.4-Pixel-beta2-build1.zip, tap the Add more ZIPs button.
Select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC2.zip.
Swipe to install.
Reboot system
Check for Latest Version, Root, and Saftey Net.
Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL
[ROM][Pixel-XL][7.1.2_r24]★ Pure Nexus ★ Substratum | Fi | WiFi Calling ★[07/25/17] by BeansTown106
[ROM][Pixel-XL][7.1.2_r33][OMS] Pixel Dust for marlin [FINAL][2017/08/22] by spezi77
[ROM][Resurrection Remix v5.8.3][Android Nougat 7.1.2][OMS][07/24/17] by BDogg718
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 14.1 Nightlies for the Google Pixel (marlin/sailfish) by invisiblek
Paranoid Android 7.2.1 - AOSPA - Pixel XL by freak_97
ROM][7/21/17][Marlin][7.1.2][WEEKLY]Team OctOs Oct-N by cjkacz
SCREW'D ROM
Install Custom Kernel
Franco's Kernel - SuperSu
Download file:
The latest Franco's kernel for Pixel/Pixel XL
Boot into TWRP
Press Install button select the file you downloaded
Swipe slider to install
Reboot System
ElementalX-PXL-1.xx by flar2 Kernel - SuperSU
Download files:
ElementalX kernel
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82 by SuperSU Release
Flash ElementalX zip in TWRP recovery (do not flash SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip again if you're already rooted).
During the Installation, ElementalX's AROMA installer interface, will require your input: So, tick I agree, then tap Next a few times and tap Install ElementalX when prompted.
When ElementalX AROMA installer finishes, tap Next, and then Finish.
Note: If you're prompted to install the TWRP app at this point, remove check marks from two check boxes and select Do Not Install.
Franco's Kernel or ElementalX-PXL-1.xx by flar2 Kernel - Magisk
See [Unofficial] Google Pixel family support by goodwin_c for Installation Instructions.
Install Substratum Theme
SuperSU Root
Install Substratum Theme Engine from the play store.
Install [Substratum] Spectrum theme from the play store. Note: I used Substratum theme Spectrum to test the installation of Substratum with SuperSU root..
Magisk Root
Researching Information
Return to Stock and Lock Bootloader
Return to Stock
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the appropriate factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the platform-tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
Verify -w is present in flash-all.bat. Example: fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt.
Code:
flash-all
Lock Bootloader
Phone
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your Computer with USB cable.
Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
When it finishes the bootloader is locked.
The next step won't be needed if your Pixel XL reboots into system after bootloader relock.
You need to boot into system now, either press Power button to reboot OR issue the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Audio Mod
Weta Audio Mod

we already have guides though

flex360 said:
we already have guides though
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can't hurt to have an updated guide for those too lazy to read.. so many posts about "this guide is out of date" or "i dont have time to read 6 pages about other people's experiences"

Thanks for this updated guide, this was helpful. Although, in step 4 it looks like you forgot to mention flashing SuperSu.

jrhatfield said:
Thanks for this updated guide, this was helpful. Although, in step 4 it looks like you forgot to mention flashing SuperSu.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

It has been posted several times that the June security update doesn't need the verified boot signer. Only the May update needed it.

JimSmith94 said:
It has been posted several times that the June security update doesn't need the verified boot signer. Only the May update needed it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll research it and make changes if needed.

Great Job compiling all the information in one place. Appreciate your hard work. This should be helpful to many.
You could even update this to include flashing of Custom ROMs. And a little bit about the slot change etc. That way the guide would almost be complete.

iamjimmy said:
Great Job compiling all the information in one place. Appreciate your hard work. This should be helpful to many.
You could even update this to include flashing of Custom ROMs. And a little bit about the slot change etc. That way the guide would almost be complete.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Intro
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
First, it is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

About to try this with the -w flag. Is there a reason to not use a -w if I intend on rooting njh47b on a google store pixel xl?

Avasta said:
About to try this with the -w flag. Is there a reason to not use a -w if I intend on rooting njh47b on a google store pixel xl?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
2. Install Factory Image and wipe Data
Code:
fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
3. Install Factory Image and keep Data
Code:
fastboot update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip

Homeboy76 said:
2. Install Factory Image and wipe Data
Code:
update -w image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
3. Install Factory Image and keep Data
Code:
update image-marlin-aaa99a.zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was asking if there was any affect to the rooting ability of the device if you did vs didn't use the -w command. I completed my update of my phone. I never like a dirty update since it only causes problem later on. I tested it without the -w switch and everything worked (kept my data, but as mentioned dirty flashes = no good), so I went back and repeated the steps with the -w switch. Everything works like a charm. Only issue I have noticed is that Netflix is no longer compatible with my device?!? Like not really sure why, but cant install it from the play store. Will contact Netflix about this later today.

Avasta said:
I was asking if there was any affect to the rooting ability of the device if you did vs didn't use the -w command. I completed my update of my phone. I never like a dirty update since it only causes problem later on. I tested it without the -w switch and everything worked (kept my data, but as mentioned dirty flashes = no good), so I went back and repeated the steps with the -w switch. Everything works like a charm. Only issue I have noticed is that Netflix is no longer compatible with my device?!? Like not really sure why, but cant install it from the play store. Will contact Netflix about this later today.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Gotcha, there are no 'effects to the rooting ability of the device'.
However, some apps will not work unless you 'hide Root' with Magisk i.e. Android Pay, Netflix's, etc.
Did you root with Magisk?

Homeboy76 said:
Gotcha, there are no 'effects to the rooting ability of the device'.
However, some apps will not work unless you 'hide Root' with Magisk i.e. Android Pay, Netflix's, etc.
Did you root with Magisk?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dunno about you but I have magisk hide on and hid the playstore and a few other processes but if its checking your phone at a point before you can enable magisk hide and storing the results wouldn't it not make much difference? I ask this because magisk hide or not, netflix doesnt show up. Even on a clean boot its not listed as an app I can restore. The simple fix for me is to restore a back up or simply download from apk mirror.

I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!

parano666 said:
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When you flash a factory image, flash it in both slots.
Flash all once
Boot into the bootloader again
Swap slots in bootloader
Flash all again

(tks!)
(update: needed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2 installed and booted to install magisk v12 pixel (was getting error 1 with twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip))
(update2: safety net passed!)

pcriz said:
I dunno about you but I have magisk hide on and hid the playstore and a few other processes but if its checking your phone at a point before you can enable magisk hide and storing the results wouldn't it not make much difference? I ask this because magisk hide or not, netflix doesnt show up. Even on a clean boot its not listed as an app I can restore. The simple fix for me is to restore a back up or simply download from apk mirror.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok.

parano666 said:
I would say a BIG tks: I've been rooting my phones for years and this one is definitely a rollercoaster of information and success for me (boot loop over boot loop, random crash, random bugs... after following many guides..)
Will try this one (had to factory reset again yesterday: phone would not boot up).
One (major) thing is missing here: what to do with the slot a/b? I had crashes that automatically switched from one slot to the other slot, confusing the hell out of (the retarded?) me. It's still not clear what I'm suppose to double flash or not....
Tks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Intro
The purpose of this thread is twofold:
First, it is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a custom ROM...
If you follow the instructions above you should not have to worry about slot a/b. The firmware will put it in the correct slot.
If you are installing Custom ROM this thread is not for you. You, should follow the installation instructions of the Custom ROM you want to install.

parano666 said:
(tks!)
(update: needed twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.1.0-0RC2 installed and booted to install magisk v12 pixel (was getting error 1 with twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.0.2-0-RC1.zip))
(update2: safety net passed!)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're welcome!

[GUIDE] Pixel XL Android 8(OREO) Unlock/Install Stock Images + Kernels/Recovery +

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 8.0.0 (OREO) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT + November Security Patch
Other Pixel XL Guides:
Android 9.0.0 (Pie), Android 8.1.0 (Oreo), Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)​
Intro
This thread is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a Custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel/Pixel XL'.
This Guide also works for the Pixel: If, you download the correct files for the Pixel.
Disclaimer
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
Prerequisites
A Google Pixel XL or Verizon Pixel XL phone with an unlockable Bootloader, ([How-to] Unlock bootloader on Verizon Pixel/XL by burduli) - The unlock method was discovered by: Qu3ntin0), and the latest Android8/Oreo Factory Image
Pixel XL (Fi/Canada) - marlin-opr1.170623.032-factory-990d8d51.zip
Pixel XL (other carriers) - marlin-opr3.170623.013-factory-af0b6564.zip
Note: If you want the latest OTA or Binaries. Tap the Menu icon (upper left corner) then tap Full OTA Images or Driver Binaries
Computer - With the latest Android SDK or Platform tools installed.
Important: Update Android SDK or Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Need help installing Android SDK or using SDK Platform tools:
How to Install ADB & Fastboot on Mac, Linux & Windows-(Method 1)
Using the SDK Platform-Tools
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
TWRP
TEAM TWRP - TWRP 3.2.0-0 for Google Pixel XL
Special thanks to @gubacsek - for [MOD][RECOVERY] Working TWRP recovery for Pixel/Pixel XL on Android O
SuperSU/suhide/Flashfire
[BETA][2017.10.01] SuperSU v2.82 SR5 by Chainfire
SuperSU v2.82-SR5 and suhide v1.09 Released Notes
[Android 4.2+][ROOT][2017.09.21] FlashFire v0.73 by Chainfire
FlashFire Documentation
Magisk/MagiskManager
[BETA][2017.11.24] Magisk v14.5 (1456) by*topjohnwu
[DEV] [Magisk] Official Pixel (XL) Support is Here! by topjohnwu
Magisk Manager Releases topjohnwu
[2017.10.15] Magisk v14.0 - Root & Universal Systemless Interface [Android 5.0+] by topjohnwu - Magisk-uninstaller-20171123.zip
Special thanks to @goodwin_c - for [Unofficial] Google Pixel family support
Custom Kernels
[KERNEL] [November 16] ElementalX 2.03 (Oreo) by flar2
[KERNEL][28.11.2017] Kirisakura-Harmony-O 2.12 [3.18.84][ANDROID OREO][SCHEDUTIL] by Freak07
[KERNEL/ROM]Sharkey Kernel and Uberstock for Pixel/Pixel XL by DespairFactor
Busybox/Busybox Checker
[MODS] Android Oreo Aroma installer misc. Mods by Tulsadiver
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.26.2-ALL-signed.zip
meekfik, download from PlayStore
Busybox Free (Stericson), download from PlayStore
[TOOLS][ZIPS][SCRIPTS] osm0sis' Odds and Ends [Multiple Devices/Platforms] by osm0sis
UPDATE-Busybox.Installer.v1.27.2-ALL-signed.zip
Busybox Checker, download from PlayStore
Custom ROMs
[ROM][Pixel-XL][8.0.0_r17] Pixel Dust OREO for marlin [ALPHA] by spezi77
Other
spaceman860 - TWRP 3.1.1-1 Backup
Special Thanks to LeMoise - for the Root with Magisk remain Stock - Pass SafetyNet and Receive OTA Updates. It was nice while it lasted. Sorry, it stopped working with the November Security Patch.
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
Index
Command Prompt/Boot Bootloader/Boot Recovery
Open Command Prompt on Computer
Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type 'cmd' and press enter.
Note: If your computer only has 'open powershell here' in the context menu and you do not want to change it or add open 'command prompt here' use option 2.
Boot Bootloader:
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Testing ADB (Android Debug Bridge)/fastboot
ADB
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type this at the prompt to test ADB.
Code:
adb version
It should return a version number for ADB.
fastboot
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your Computer with USB cable.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test fastboot.
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number.
Unlock Bootloader
Backup your data and Internal storage
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Build number. Tap Build Number until you see you're a Developer. Tap back > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your Computer via USB cable.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to make your selection.
Allow the process to complete and then issue this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll be greeted with a warning that reads 'Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader' You will receive this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Important: do not repeat do not relock your bootloader unless your phone is fully stock. You must flash the factory image first in order to remove root and custom recovery (if you have them), if this precaution isn't taken you may end up with a brick. Please see #13 of this guide for instructions on how to return to stock and lock the boot loader.
Install Factory Image and wipe data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the appropriate Factory/System Image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
Verify -w is present in flash-all.bat. Example: fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install Factory Image and keep data
Important: If upgrading to Android8/Oreo from Android7/Nougat 7.x.x. Do #4 - Install Factory Image and wipe data
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the appropriate Factory Image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
Edit flash-all.bat: remove -w
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Install Custom Kernel
Flash with TWRP
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
Factory Image for Nexus/Pixel Devices to your Computer
TWRP 3.2.0-0 for Google Pixel XL
Custom Kernel - to your Phone
[KERNEL] [November 16] ElementalX 2.03 (Oreo) by flar2
[KERNEL][28.11.2017] Kirisakura-Harmony-O 2.12 [3.18.84][ANDROID OREO][SCHEDUTIL] by Freak07
[KERNEL/ROM]Sharkey Kernel and Uberstock for Pixel/Pixel XL by DespairFactor
SuperSU - to your Phone
[BETA][2017.10.01] SuperSU v2.82 SR5 by Chainfire
SuperSU v2.82-SR5 and suhide v1.09 Released Notes
Fastboot the boot.img.
Use a File Explorer to extract the contents of your factory image.Open the folder it creates and, extract the second archive (image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip)
Then open the folder it creates and copy the boot.img file and paste it into the platform-tools folder.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the device/phone to your Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
When it finishes, leave the command prompt window open, and leave your phone in bootloader mode, and connected to your Computer.
Install TWRP
Place twrp-3.2.0-0-marlin.img in your platform-tools folder and Rename it twrp.img
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
Flash Zips.
When TWRP boots on your phone, Tap the Install button, and select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.0-0.zip
Reboot Recovery
Tap the Install button, and select a Custom Kernel
ElementalX-P-2.03.zip
Kirisakura-Harmony-O-2.12_3.18.84.zip
Sharkey.R3.marlin.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Reboot System
Boot Recovery
Tap the Install button, and select SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Note: The sequence of flashing the zips is important
Reboot System
Install BusyBox to/sbin/supersu/xbin.
Flash with Flashfire
Warning: "FlashFire is an extremely powerful application, it should be used with caution. Data loss, soft-bricks, and even hard-bricks are possible if used incorrectly. Unless you are an expert user, consult FlashFire's website and this thread before doing anything potentially destructive."
Backup your data and Internal storage
Install Application:
Install Flashfire Application from Google's Play Store
Open Flashfire Grant Root
Tap Plus Sign (+)
Tap Flash ZIP or OTA
Locate/Navigate to ZIP File location
ElementalX-P-2.03.zip
Kirisakura-Harmony-O-2.12_3.18.84.zip
Sharkey.R3.marlin.zip
Tap file
ElementalX-P-2.03.zip
Kirisakura-Harmony-O-2.12_3.18.84.zip
Sharkey.R3.marlin.zip
Check the Restore boot and recovery images box
Tap Checkmark (Top right corner)
Verify before you Flash
Flash ZIP or OTA - Has the file you want to flash and ✓ Restore boot and recovery images is present.
If not repeat 2. Flash with Flashfire d through h above.
EverRoot - ✓ Inject SuperSU is present.
If not, Tap EverRoot Select Inject SuperSU
Reboot should default to ✓ Normal.
Tap Flashfire symbol to Flash file
Root with SuperSU
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
TWRP 3.2.0-0 for Google Pixel XL
[BETA][2017.10.01] SuperSU v2.82 SR5 by Chainfire to your Phone
SuperSU v2.82-SR5 and suhide v1.09 Released Notes
Copy the following file to the platform-tools folder:
twrp-3.2.0-0-marlin.img and Rename it twrp.img
Boot Bootloader
Connect device/phone to Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots on your phone, tap the Install button, and select
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.0-0.zip
Reboot Recovery
Tap the Install button, and select
SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Reboot System.
Note: Install BusyBox to/sbin/supersu/xbin.
Root with SuperSU - Pass Safetynet
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Note: If you did #6 - Install Custom Kernel or #7 - Root with SuperSU, above you already have root. Start at m..
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
TWRP 3.2.0-0 for Google Pixel XL
[BETA][2017.10.01] SuperSU v2.82 SR5 by Chainfire
SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip to your Phone
UPDATE-suhide-v1.09-20171001222116.zip to your Phone
SuperSU v2.82-SR5 and suhide v1.09 Released Notes
Busybox
There are several different versions (Free and Pro, see Credits/Thanks/Recognitions above) find one that works for you.
Copy the following file to the platform-tools folder:
twrp-3.2.0-0-marlin.img and Rename it twrp.img
Boot Bootloader
Connect device/phone to Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following Command at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots on your phone, tap the Install button, select twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.0-0.zip
Reboot Recovery
Tap the Install button, select SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Reboot System.
Boot Recovery
When TWRP boots on your phone, tap the Install button, Select
UPDATE-suhide-v1.09-20171001222116.zip
Swipe the slider to install.
Reboot System
Note: Install BusyBox to /sbin/supersu/xbin.
Root with Magisk - Pass SafetyNet
Important: I haven't tested Magisk 14.5 or Magisk Manager 5.4.3. If you have problems redo #9 substitute Magisk 14.3 for Magisk 14.5 and Magisk Manager 5.4.0 for Magisk Manager 5.4.3.
Important: Set Pin before installing TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Install TWRP, Custom Kernel, Magisk, and Busybox.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
TWRP 3.2.0-0 for Google Pixel XL
twrp-3.2.0-0-marlin.img to your Computer.
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.0-0.zip to your Phone.
Custom Kernel (Optional) - to your Phone
[KERNEL] [November 16] ElementalX 2.03 (Oreo) by flar2
[KERNEL][28.11.2017] Kirisakura-Harmony-O 2.12 [3.18.84][ANDROID OREO][SCHEDUTIL] by Freak07
[KERNEL/ROM]Sharkey Kernel and Uberstock for Pixel/Pixel XL by DespairFactor
Magisk
[BETA][2017.11.24] Magisk v14.5 (1456) by*topjohnwu
Magisk-v14.5 (1456).zip to your Phone.
[2017.10.15] Magisk v14.0 - Root & Universal Systemless Interface [Android 5.0+] by topjohnwu
Magisk-uninstaller-20170928.zip to your Phone
Flash boot.img.
Use a File Explorer to extract the contents of your factory image. Open the folder it creates and, extract the second archive (image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip)
Then open the folder it creates and copy the boot.img file and paste it into the platform-tools folder.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the device/phone to your Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
When it finishes, leave the command prompt window open, leave your phone in bootloader mode and connected to the Computer.
Copy the following file to the platform-tools folder:
twrp-3.2.0-0-marlin.img and Rename it twrp.img
Type the following Command at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots on your phone, tap the Install button, select
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.0-0.zip
Swipe the slider to install
Reboot Recovery
Tap Install, select Custom kernel (Optional)
Note: If you do not want to install a Custom Kernel go to n below.
ElementalX-P-2.03.zip
Kirisakura-Harmony-O-2.12_3.18.84.zip
Sharkey.R3.marlin.zip
Swipe slider to install
Reboot System
Boot Recovery
Tap Install, select Magisk-v14.5 (1456).zip
Swipe slider to install.
Reboot System
Install BusyBox (Optional)
Open Magisk Manager, tap Menu, tap Modules, verify Busybox for Android NDK is checked.
Root with Magisk - Pass SafetyNet without installing TWRP
thanks stryker09
Important: Set Pin before using TWRP: Setting > Security > Pin.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Read/Do (as applicable) #1 - Command Prompt/Boot Bootloader/Boot Recovery; #2 - Testing ADB (Android Debug Bridge)/fastboot; #3 - Unlock Bootloader; #5 - Install Factory Image and keep data; and Tips and Tricks -OTA Installation Tips
Download files:
TWRP 3.2.0-0 for Google Pixel XL to your Computer.
[BETA] Magisk v14.5 (1456) by topjohnwu
Magisk-v14.5 (1456).zip to your Phone.
Flash boot.img.
Use a File Explorer to extract the contents of your factory image. Open the folder it creates and, extract the second archive (image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip)
Then open the folder it creates and copy the boot.img file and paste it into the platform-tools folder.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to your Computer via USB cable.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flash boot --slot all boot.img
When it finishes, leave the command prompt window open, leave your phone in bootloader mode and connected to the Computer.
Copy the following file to the platform-tools folder:
twrp-3.2.0-0-marlin.img and Rename it twrp.img
Type the following Command at the prompt and press enter.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
When TWRP boots up, tap Install, select Magisk-v14.5 (1456).zip
Swipe Slider to Install
Reboot System
Install BusyBox (Optional)
Open Magisk Manager, tap Menu, tap Modules, verify Busybox for Android NDK is checked.
Custom ROMs for Pixel XL
[ROM][Pixel-XL][8.0.0_r17] Pixel Dust OREO for marlin [ALPHA] by spezi77
Other - TWRP Backup
Boot Recovery.
Tap Backup and select Partitions to backup
Boot
System Image
Vendor Image
Data (Optional)
Swipe Slider to backup
Reboot System
Your backup will be stored in /Storage/Emulated/0/TWRP/...
Return to Stock and Lock Bootloader
Return to Stock
Backup Internal storage
Download the appropriate factory image for your phone and carrier.
Unzip factory Image
Copy the following files to the Platform Tools folder on your Computer
flash-all.bat
Verify -w is present in flash-all.bat. Example: fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
bootloader-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
radio-marlin-9999-999999-9999999999.img
image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect phone to Computer with USB cable
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.:
Type the following command at the prompt, and press enter.
Code:
flash-all
Lock Bootloader
Phone
Boot Bootloader
Connect your phone to your Computer with USB cable.
Computer
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type the following command at the prompt:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
When it finishes the bootloader is locked.
The next step won't be needed if your Pixel XL reboots into system after bootloader relock.
You need to boot into system now, either press Power button to reboot OR issue the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Audio Mod
[GUIDE] How to install ARISE sound on 8.0 Magisk by kingbri
[GUIDE] ARISE magnum OPUS on magisk android 8.0 by kingbri

getting viper4android to work would be great.
busybox refused to install

TheUndertaker21 said:
getting viper4android to work would be great.
busybox refused to install
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Arise works perfectly.

jaxenroth said:
Arise works perfectly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
which one did you flash ?

jaxenroth said:
Arise works perfectly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please more info about version and install settings!
I am trying at the moment v4a get to work with bootable twrp..... Would appreciate further info a lot.

Hi, step 3, first code should be fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img and not fastboot flashbootloader bootloader.img
(i.e there is a gap between flash and bootloader)

To root mine all I did was chainfires boot-to-root. Then you can install and substratum theme with O support. I'm using the Swift black theme. You have to install only 5 at a time or it won't work. It says in the description for the app. My Android O is blacked out now and I'm happy.

Why is it claiming it must be a Google purchased phone? Many Verizon users have an unlocked bootloader.

TheUndertaker21 said:
which one did you flash ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ARISE+Deuteronomy+2.94+Modular Aroma Installer

jaxenroth said:
ARISE+Deuteronomy+2.94+Modular Aroma Installer
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
getting abnormal when i flashed that
it worked when i use supersuconfig in permissive mode but i lost root when i do
do you still have root ? and how did you manage to get it

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I flashed SU from TWRP, booted into system, from there adb'd back to BL and booted TWRP again and flashed aroma installer.

Is the aroma installer necessary for just being stock rooted with adaway? Or would I just fastboot boot twrp then flash latest SuperSU and reboot?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

waiting for nexus 6p

TheUndertaker21 said:
getting viper4android to work would be great.
busybox refused to install
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Updated OP with BusyBox path information.

grifforama said:
Hi, step 3, first code should be fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img and not fastboot flashbootloader bootloader.img
(i.e there is a gap between flash and bootloader)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the 'editing' help.

encephalon9986 said:
To root mine all I did was chainfires boot-to-root. Then you can install and substratum theme with O support. I'm using the Swift black theme. You have to install only 5 at a time or it won't work. It says in the description for the app. My Android O is blacked out now and I'm happy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, there's more than one way to root, I prefer Chainfire's SuperSU. Thanks for the Substratum information.
Which Substratum theme engine and version did you use?

Mike02z said:
Why is it claiming it must be a Google purchased phone? Many Verizon users have an unlocked bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A case of CRS (can't remember s#*t) Lol. I just forgot to change it. Thanks for the reminder.

jaxenroth said:
View attachment 4249400 I flashed SU from TWRP, booted into system, from there adb'd back to BL and booted TWRP again and flashed aroma installer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great!

Neverendingxsin said:
Is the aroma installer necessary for just being stock rooted with adaway? Or would I just fastboot boot twrp then flash latest SuperSU and reboot?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, "just fastboot boot twrp then flash latest SuperSU and reboot"
This is a Pixel XL thread.

Chouiyekh said:
waiting for nexus 6p
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is a Pixel XP thread.

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 9.0 (Pie) Unlock/Root/Install Images/Kernels/Recovery +

[Guide] Pixel XL Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Stock Images/Custom kernels/TWRP Recovery/Systemless ROOT
Security Patch - December 2019​
Introduction
This Guide is for Pixel XL owners that want to Root their phone, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it without installing a Custom ROM. However, for those that just can't live without a Custom ROM, take a look at 'Custom ROMs for Pixel XL'.
This Guide also works for the Pixel owners: If, they download the correct files for their phone.
This Guide is not for use with the Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3a, or Pixel 3a XL phones.
NEW
Android 11 (R) ROM
Update(s)
Factory/OTA Images - 12/02
Magisk Stable - Magisk-25.2
Magisk Beta - Magisk-25.3
Magisk Canary - Magisk-25205
T.W.R.P - twrp-3.4.0-0-marlin.img/zip[/URL]
SDK Platform-tools - r33.0.3
Custom Kernels
No Updated Custom Kernels
Custom ROMs Android 10 (Q)
Pixel Experience 10/25
Custom ROMs Android 11 (R)
[UNOFFICIAL][ROM][11][Marlin/Sailfish] LineageOS 18.0 [06/10/2020] by*Lunarixus
Disclaimers
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Google Pixel XL or Verizon Pixel XL phone with an unlockable bootloader.
The latest Android 9.0.0 (Pie) Factory or OTA Image: "marlin" for Pixel XL
Factory Image
10.0.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A3, Dec 2019)
OTA Image
10.0.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A3, Dec 2019)
Computer - With the latest SDK Platform-Tools: r30.0.5 installed.
Important: Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Need help installing or using SDK Platform tools: Easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot
Other Pixel XL Guides
Pixel XL Android 10 (Q)
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
Heisenberg RETIRED FORUM MODERATOR - He set the standard for creating, detailed, Guides.
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
Index
(NOTE: These are not steps 1-13, they are individual sets of information/instructions).
Open a Command Prompt/Boot Bootloader/Boot Recovery
Open Command Prompt on Computer
Option 1 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, press shift, right click, and select open command prompt here.
Option 2 - Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder, highlight the directory information in the address bar or click the folder (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
Notes:
If your computer only has 'open powershell here' in the context menu. Use option 2.
If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use fastboot, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
Boot Bootloader:
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Test ADB (Android Debug Bridge)/fastboot
ADB
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type this at the prompt to test ADB.
adb version
It should return a version number for ADB.
fastboot
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test fastboot.
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number.
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader (Google Pixel XL)
Backup your data/Internal storage
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Tap Build Number until you see you're a Developer. Tap back > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader. You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Important: Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
Return Phone to Stock
Backup your data/Internal storage
Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
Log in
Set up phone
Lock Bootloader (Google Pixel XL)
'B' must be completed before performing this step!
Boot bootloader
Open a Command Prompt and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
Set up your phone.
Enable Developer Options: Settings > System > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times.
Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
Install Factory Image keep or wipe data
When doing a major upgrade, Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) to Android 9.0.0 (Pie). I suggest wiping data/Clean Install.
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download the appropriate Factory Image: "marlin" for Pixel XL to your Computer.
Extract the factory Image to the platform-tools folder or the folder that has fastboot in it.
Keep Data
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Edit the flash-all.bat file to remove -w from this command: fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
Note: If you do not remove the -w not only will your data be erased but also your internal storage will be erased.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.:
Type flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
Reboot
Do #7 or #8 to root/reroot
Wipe Data
Open the folder you extracted the Factory Image to and Verify the flash-all.bat file has the -w in this command: fastboot -w update image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.zip
Note: This will erase your data and internal storage.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.:
Type flash-all at the Command Prompt and press enter.
Reboot
Do #7 or #8 to root/reroot
ADB Sideload
Boot Recovery
-- On the Computer
Connect the phone to the Computer.
Open a Command Prompt.
-- On the Phone
Boot recovery
Tap Advanced > ADB Sideload.
Swipe the slider to start the ADB connection.
-- Sideload the ZIP
Copy and paste the Zip file you want sideload to the Platform-tools folder or the folder that 'adb.exe' is in.
At the Command Prompt type: adb sideload <space> <file name>
Example: adb sideload example.zip
Press enter to begin the sideloading process.
When, you see a Reboot System button, tap it.
Extract/Flash boot.img
Extract boot.img
Use a File Explorer to extract the boot.img from the Factory Image.
Extract the Factory Image file (marlin-opm-9.999999.999-99a-factory-a9a9999.zip) to a folder.
Open the folder and, extract the Image file (image-marlin-aaa9.999999.999.99a.zip).
Flash boot.img
Note: Flashing this file removes root.
Open the folder you extracted the 'image file' to and copy the boot.img file to the platform-tools or to the folder that has fastboot in it.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer
Open a Command Prompt and type the following command at the prompt:
fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all
Reboot
Install T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Important:
Set Pin before installing TWRP:
Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > Pin
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
The files listed below are used with 7 and 8.
TWRP
TWRP 3.3.1-3 for Google Pixel XL
twrp-3.4.0-0-marlin.img - Download to your computer
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.4.0-0.zip - Download to your phone
Magisk - Download to your phone
The latest Stable/Beta Magisk Manager from Magisk by topjohnwu
[DEV] Magisk Canary Channel - Bleeding Edge Builds by topjohnwu
Custom kernels - Download to your phone
No Updated Custom Kernels
Kernel Managers - Download to your phone
EX Kernel Manager
FK Kernel Manager
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Copy twrp-3.5.0-0-marlin.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
At the Command Prompt type: fastboot boot twrp.img and press enter.
When TWRP boots, disconnect phone from computer.
Swipe to allow modifications.
Tap Install select
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.4.0-0.zip
Swipe the slider to install
Reboot Recovery
If you are rerooting, tap Install, select the latest Magisk's uninstaller.zip, and Swipe the Slider to Install.
Note: If you have Modules installed, please read these posts by @jcmm11 'RC' before flashing/installing Magisk's Uninstaller.zip: Post 329 and Post 333
Install Custom Kernel and Root/Reroot (Optional)
Note(s):
Some Custom Kernels can be updated by flashing via twrp or Kernel Manager without losing root. Check the Custom Kernel thread (OP - Installation/Instructions) to find out which Custom Kernels.
Some Custom Kernels can also be Flashed with a Kernel Manager.
If you want to flash the kernel via the Kernel Manager instead of twrp skip #7 L1 do #7 L2 then install kernel via Kernel Manager.
Yes
No Updated Custom Kernels
No
Tap Install, select Magisk-20.4.zip - Stable/Beta
Swipe Slider to Install
Save Log
Reboot System
Boot T.W.R.P./Root/Reroot with Magisk and Pass SafetyNet.
Important: Remove Pin before booting TWRP:
Settings > Security & location >Screen lock > None
Backup your data and Internal storage
Download files:
See #7 - Skip the twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.4.0-0.zip
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Copy twrp-3.4.0-0-marlin.img to the platform-tools folder or the folder that fastboot is in and rename it twrp.img
Type fastboot boot twrp.img at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When TWRP boots, disconnect phone from computer.
If requested Swipe to allow modifications.
If you are rerooting, tap Install, select the latest Magisk's uninstaller.zip, and Swipe the Slider to Install.
Note: If you have Modules installed, please read these posts by @jcmm11 'RC' before flashing/installing Magisk's Uninstaller.zip: Post 329 and Post 333
Install Custom Kernel and Root/Reroot (Optional)
Note(s):
Some Custom Kernels can be updated by flashing via twrp or Kernel Manager without losing root. Check the Custom Kernel thread (OP - Installation/Instructions) to find out which Custom Kernels.
Some Custom Kernels can also be Flashed with a Kernel Manager.
If you want to flash the kernel via the Kernel Manager instead of twrp skip #8 I1 do #8 I2 then install kernel via Kernel Manager.
Yes
No Updated Custom Kernels
No
Tap Install, select Magisk-20.4.zip - Stable/Beta
Swipe Slider to Install
Save Log
Reboot System
Set Magisk Manager's Update Chanel/Update Magisk
Set Magisk Manager's Update Channel - Stable/Beta/Custom
Open Magisk Manager > Tap menu icon > Settings > Update Channel > Select Stable, Beta or Custom.
Custom is used to switch to Canary. Paste the URL below in the Custom Channel: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topjohnwu/magisk_files/canary/debug.json
Update Magisk
When Magisk Manager notifies you of an update:
Tap install.
Select, Direct Install (Recommended)
When it finishes installing
Tap, Save Log
Log location: /storage/emulated/0/MagiskManager/logs/install_log_...
Tap, Reboot
Done!
Custom ROMs for Pixel XL
Need help with a Custom ROM?
First, follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM you are trying to install.
Second, if you have a problem Installing it, Search the thread of the Custom ROM you want to install for solutions to problem before posting a request for help on their thread.
Alpha/Beta
None
Official
None
Unofficial
[ROM][10.0][marlin] Pixel Experience [AOSP][2020/10/25] by*PixelBoot
Audio Mod
ViPER4Android FX/XHiFI, [MOD]Audio Modification Library , and Audio Compatibility Patch.
Note: These Mods can be installed via Magisk Manager: Tap Magisk Manager > Tap Menu > Tap Downloads > Select Mod > Tap Install.
Other: TWRP Backup/TWRP Update
TWRP Backup
To Internal Storage
Boot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0.img
[*]When twrp-3.4.0-0 boots, tap Backup and select Partitions to backup
[LIST="(1)"]
[*]Boot
[*]System Image
[*]Data
[/LIST]
[*]Tap Select Storage ==> internal storage
[*]Tap ok
[*]Swipe Slider to backup
[*][B]Your backup will be stored in /Storage/TWRP/...[/B]
[/LIST]
[/HIDE]
[*]To OTG-USB Storage
[HIDE]
[LIST="a"]
[*]Boot fastboot mode (#1B)
[*][ICODE]fastboot boot twrp-3.4.0-0.img
[*]When twrp-3.3.1-3 boots, tap Backup and select Partitions to backup
[LIST="(1)"]
[*]Boot
[*]System Image
[*]Data
[/LIST]
[*]Insert USB-OTG
[*]Tap Select Storage ==> OTG-USB
[*]Tap ok
[*]Swipe Slider to backup
[*][B]Your backup will be stored in /Storage/TWRP/...[/B]
[/LIST]
[/HIDE]
[/LIST]
[/HIDE]
[*][B]Update[URL="https://twrp.me/google/googlepixelxl.html"]TWRP[/URL][/B]
[/LIST]
[/HIDE]
[/LIST]

Reserved

Reserved

Once again, fantastic guide Big thanks :highfive:

Way to be on top of things @Homeboy76, Job Well Done, once again :good:

Do OG Pixels need magisk 1671 or 1674?
Pixel 2 and 2 xl have some troubles, so there is a specific magisk version for them in the flash kernel thread, before flash I just wanna make sure 1671 won't cause issues, thank you.

Hi.
Can anyone tell me?
I want to flash Android Pie.
Now I'm on official Lineage OS 15.1 + twrp 3.2.2 + Magisk
I need to do step 3 (and flash all to both slots)?
Return Phone to Stock
Or I need to do step 4 (and flash all only once)?
Install Factory Image
Thanks in advance.

Did anyone dirty wipe (remove -w) when updating from July's 8.1 to today's (August) 9.0 on the Pixel XL?

djl236 said:
Did anyone dirty wipe (remove -w) when updating from July's 8.1 to today's (August) 9.0 on the Pixel XL?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did, but I was running FireHound v4.7 (July Security), so I got a lot of different FCs, lol (Hey, I had to try). If you're on stock, you'll probably be fine.
I just installed TWRP 3.2.3, did a factory reset and setup fresh. No issues after that.
I had to use Magisk beta 16.7 to root. I did a restore with TiBu and all my previous apps are working fine.

Hi, i followed this (already 9 with OTA) :
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Copy twrp-3.2.2-0-marlin.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
At the Command Prompt type:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
and press enter.
When TWRP boots
Disconnect phone from computer.
Swipe to allow modifications.
Tap Install select
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.2-0.zip
Swipe the slider to install
After TWRP is installed
Reboot Recovery (Tap the back button, Tap reboot, Tap recovery.)
then
flash Magisk-v16.7(1671).zip - (BETA)
Swipe Slider to Install
Save Log
Reboot System
did not install custom recovery tho
it stuck at google logo. do i need to flash custom kernel?

I have this same problem, using 3.2.3. Not installing TWRP, I installed Elemental X alone and it works fine. It's when I try to install Magisk 16.7 that it bootloops on the Google Logo
lesp4ul said:
Hi, i followed this (already 9 with OTA) :
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Copy twrp-3.2.2-0-marlin.img to the platform-tools folder or folder that has fastboot in it and rename it twrp.img.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
At the Command Prompt type:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
and press enter.
When TWRP boots
Disconnect phone from computer.
Swipe to allow modifications.
Tap Install select
twrp-pixel-installer-marlin-3.2.2-0.zip
Swipe the slider to install
After TWRP is installed
Reboot Recovery (Tap the back button, Tap reboot, Tap recovery.)
then
flash Magisk-v16.7(1671).zip - (BETA)
Swipe Slider to Install
Save Log
Reboot System
did not install custom recovery tho
it stuck at google logo. do i need to flash custom kernel?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

jeremyafrank said:
I have this same problem, using 3.2.3. I installed Elemental X alone and it works fine. It's when I try to install Magisk 16.7 that is bootloops on the Google Logo
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
found this , magisk 16.7 1674
https://drive.google.com/file/d/106ZiqeQxNYtCHkOEc6niuHRcWiCzG_eA/view
didn't work either lol

I'm going to have to go back to 8.1 (had done a dirty flash, but I'm only running stock) until this is sorted. Some nice things I'd like to play with in Pie, but not at the expense of root.
lesp4ul said:
found this , magisk 16.7 1674
https://drive.google.com/file/d/106ZiqeQxNYtCHkOEc6niuHRcWiCzG_eA/view
didn't work either lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

TENN3R said:
Do OG Pixels need magisk 1671 or 1674?
Pixel 2 and 2 xl have some troubles, so there is a specific magisk version for them in the flash kernel thread, before flash I just wanna make sure 1671 won't cause issues, thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1674 is for Pixel2/Pixel2XL
[TAIMEN/WALLEYE] [9.0.0] [4.4.146] [CLANG 7.… - Pg. 284 | Google Pixel 2 XL

Where is my mistake?
I flashed Pie image marlin-ppr1.180610.009-factory-90a4fa8b
(flash all.bat)
And had a lot of errors (Screenshot attached).
After reboot to system I have Lineage OS 15.1 that I had before.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Thanks in advance.

djl236 said:
Did anyone dirty wipe (remove -w) when updating from July's 8.1 to today's (August) 9.0 on the Pixel XL?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, this is how I updated.
- I was on stable Magisk 16.0 so I flashed the most recent Magisk uninstall ZIP in TWRP to be safe, since 9.0 requires the Magisk 16.7 beta
- boot to bootloader
- flash-all.bat removing -w
- fully boot to system
- turn off, boot to bootloader
- fastboot boot new TWRP 3.2.3-0
- install TWRP 3.2.3-0 ZIP
- install Magisk 16.7 ZIP
- boot to system
- I had to reauthorize root access for all root apps and enable systemless hosts in Magisk
Device passes SafetyNet and is certified in Play Store.

jeremyafrank said:
I'm going to have to go back to 8.1 (had done a dirty flash, but I'm only running stock) until this is sorted. Some nice things I'd like to play with in Pie, but not at the expense of root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1674 is for Pixel2/Pixel2XL: [TAIMEN/WALLEYE] [9.0.0] [4.4.146] [CLANG 7.… - Pg. 284 | Google Pixel 2 XL

Anyone try going from 8.0.0 directly to 9? I haven't done updates in forever. Don't want to just try and end up messing things up for myself.

djl236 said:
Did anyone dirty wipe (remove -w) when updating from July's 8.1 to today's (August) 9.0 on the Pixel XL?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did with no problem.

I did a dirty install from Stock 8.1 with only Magisk.
Installed TWRP, Elemental and Magisk in that order rebooting to system in-between each one. It seems as soon as Magisk 16.7 is installed, many apps fail to launch or break, i.e. the Google Play Store can no longer open without force closing, Titanium Backup errors because it can't read the TB Pro key, going into settings and trying to change some things causes the UI to freeze up. But some apps like Twitch does work. Though Magisk is broken as well, i.e. Magisk Hide doesn't work but root access is detected. Safety, however, fails both on the inbuilt test in Magisk Manager and the SafetyNet app.
If I open Magisk Manager and install 16.0 apps goe back to working fine, but Magisk is still broken in the same way and SafetyNet still won't pass.
Reading back through the thread, I see that some get boot loops due to Magisk, but for others, it works fine and SafetyNet passes which I find odd... Either way, I guess we'll all have to wait for the next Magisk update!
EDIT:
Turns out, running the Magisk Uninstaller zip, then flashing the Magisk 16.7 zip seems to solve the issue!
Can confirm Magisk Hide now works and SafetyNet passes. Seems like running the uninstaller is a good step to add into this guide if the user was previously running Magisk.

Magisk canary build running on QDP1

tested and working
DP1 no wipe, run TWRP skip password if it asks, push latest magisk canary build to /mnt and flash
you will have root though i cant seem to update magisk.apk or zip through the app cheers guys
EDIT
Just uninstalled magisk that flashed with canary build from telegram chat and downloaded lastest apk from github canary. and working fine!!!
attached is an updated installer should work fine!!

Anyone?

ne0ns4l4m4nder said:
Anyone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep can confirm that the latest canary build is working great. John Wu pulls through again in record time.
And just an extra disclaimer for the sake of clarity this is only working on the previous gen Pixels. The 3/3 XL are still a work in progress for the time being.

couldnt install says invalid zip format

mysara saad said:
couldnt install says invalid zip format
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah that zip has an extra folder inside of it for some reason. Just use the one from the magisk canary thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
I had to remove lock screen security first too since TWRP wasn't decrypting properly with it on. GL

You don't need to decrypt, just skip and push the magisk.zip to /mnt and install

Here's how I got to rooted q from the latest rooted stock p without wiping my internal memory. Please note that I do not have any passwords or patterns on my phone, so this works if you do not have encryption. Just make sure you back your phone up to your computer first just in case something goes wrong :
0. With your phone hooked to the computer, boot into bootloader and type "fastboot devices" to make sure your phone shows up. This is optional and just something I do to make sure everything is working as it should.
1. Download the factory image from here: https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html
2. Download and install the canary magisk manager from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337. Go to settings and change the update channel to canary. There will now be a new update, tap install but select "download only".
3. Unzip the factory image.
4. Open the "flash-all.bat" file in a text editor and remove the -w flag after the fastboot command near the bottom of the file.
5. Obtain the STOCK boot.img and dtbo.img of the system rom you are CURRENTLY running.
6. Type "adb devices" with your phone hooked up to the computer to make sure that you have a good connection and your phone has debugging on and authorized.
7. Reboot into TWRP and wipe Dalvik/ART cache, System, and Data.
8. Reboot into bootloader.
9. Take a command prompt to where your current stock boot.img and dtbo.img files are.
10. Command: fastboot flash boot {name_of_your_stock_boot.img}
11. Command: fastboot flash dtbo {name_of_your_stock_dtbo.img}
12. Now take your command prompt to where your unzipped q rom is.
13. Command: flash-all
14. When it's finished, your phone will reboot.
15. Download the latest twrp img and zip here: https://dl.twrp.me/taimen/
16. Once your phone is rebooted, go into settings and enable usb debugging.
17. Open a command prompt where you downloaded the twrp image.
17. Command: adb reboot bootloader
18. Command: fastboot boot {name_of_twrp_image_you_downloaded.img}
19. Flash the TWRP zip and the canary magisk zip you downloaded earlier and reboot.

19. uneseesery steps that dont work...

hanschke said:
19. uneseesery steps that dont work...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is exactly what I did to get on rooted q from rooted p, without losing anything on my internal storage, and it does work. If you can tell me any "uneseesery" steps here I'm all ears.

hanschke said:
19. uneseesery steps that dont work...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think so..I rooted through that step only..

[GUIDE][A6020I36]Install Lineage OS 16, root and recovery in Lenovo Vibe K5

Guide to install Lineage OS 16.0 with root, recovery and unlocked bootloader on Lenovo Vibe K5 A6020I36 by lexiyuri
0. Download and uncompress all the essential included files (TWRP recovery, minimal adb and fastboot, lenovo drivers) included in my androidifilehost link:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=303569
Download the Lineage OS 16 from here (thanks to harry8242):
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=282516
dont forget to choose latest Lineage OS 16 compilation
Download the Gapps from
https://opengapps.org/
(choose Android 9.0, arm64 and stock options)
Download the latest SuperSU version (flashable zip package) from here:
http://supersuroot.org/downloads/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
Important: dont forget to copy the Gapps, supersu and ROM inside a micro sd card before start!!
1. Make a entire backup of your device, syncing Google and WhatsApp accounts before doing something.
Remember: you are going to erase your Stock Lollipop version in your k5!!
2. Install the inclued Lenovo Drivers
from the folder named latest_usb_driver_windows_2
and the drivers in the executable file named LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.1.15_user.exe
For Windows xp to 8.1: proceed to follow on screen instructions
Note for Windows 10 users: this OS enforces driver signatures by default. This can be disabled to install drivers that are not digitally signed. Use the following steps to disable driver signature enforcement in Windows 10.
Click the Start Start menu and select Settings.
Click Update and Security.
Click on Recovery.
Click Restart now under Advanced Startup.
Click Troubleshoot.
Click Advanced options.
Click Startup Settings.
Click on Restart.
On the Startup Settings screen press 7 or F7 to disable driver signature enforcement. Your computer will restart and you will be able to install non-digitally signed Lenovo drivers.
3. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot: double click on the adb setup file included and follow on screen instructions
Alternatively you can download Minimal ADB tool from https://androidmtk.com/download-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-tool or choose the included in compressed
Also you can install Android Studio SDK from its official source in order to use the ADB and fastboot tools
https://developer.android.com/studio/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpdiIlpfh5QIVks13Ch2bUw8REAAYASAAEgJW9PD_BwE
4. To ease things, copy the Recovery file (twrp3230.img) into Minimal ADB Program files folder (check before if your program files folder are 32 or 64 bits).
5. Unlock bootloader for lenovo Vibe k5
Enable the Developer Options. To enable the Developer Options, go to settings => About => Software Information => More => Tap on the Build Number around 7-8 times until you see a message telling you "developer options enabled"
Go back to settings and now enable the OEM Unlock by going to Settings => Developer Options and tap "Enable/allow OEM Unlock" and after tap in the "Enable/ Allow usb debugging" option.
I want to clarify in this point: Lenovo doesn't offer an official way to unlock bootloader. Now, connect your phone to the PC.
In your Minimal ADB fastboot program files folder open a command prompt (cmd window) by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click, now type the following command line in your command window
Code:
adb devices
(This is to verify your device is being recognized and shows a code or identifier)
Note: if you see a pop up to allow USB Debugging on your phone, Click OK
After that, type the following command below to reboot your phone to bootloader
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Your phone will reboot into bootloader and enter to the fastboot at the same time.
Fastboot screen shows green lenovo logo, a white background and a tiny message saying if you press longer the on/off button you will restart the phone.
Please, make sure your phone shows the bootloader locked and then type the command below to make sure fastboot drivers are installed properly.
Code:
fastboot devices
(This command will list the connected devices. If your phone serial number shows up you can continue, but if the phone is not listed, your drivers are not installed correctly. Fix that issue and then continue.
Now, unlock the bootloader with this command line
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Important: this command returns an error code saying that remote oem is not allowed, just like the following one
Code:
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.002s
For some reason I did all the entire process without problems. May be Lenovo Vibe K5 is unlocked by default, so, it doesn't matter if the message says you can't do the unlocking. Continue to the Step 6
6. Install the TWRP recovery 3.2.3-0
Type the following command in order to install the recovery and press enter
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp3230.img
(this line installs the twrp permanently)
Optional: you can just run the recovery temporarly using this line
Code:
fastboot boot twrp3230.img
The fastboot boot command line lets you inside the twrp recovery mode window. Also, you can enter to the recovery mode pulling out the battery, pressing vol +, vol - and power all that at the same time.
7. Installing Lineage OS 16.0 -Android Pie 9.0-, Gapps and SuperSu (make root) flashable packages.
First then all, make the reglamentary wipes (one by one) without restart/reboot the phone
Code:
wipe system (this will erase the Stock Lollipop)
wipe data (this will erase pictures, WhatsApp folder, Download folder, data apps, wifi passwords, configurations and so on)
wipe cache
wipe dalvik / art cache
In the main twrp window, tap the Install option, locate your microSD tapping in the select storage to activate the external SD.
Now search the files into the SD, pressing in the "up a level" zone and after you reach it, install the following things in the exact order:
Choose the Lineage OS 16 Rom zip file (swipe to confirm) and wait. Dont restart the phone.
After that, choose the Gapps zip file, swipe again to confirm and wait.
Finally, choose the SuperSu zip file you downloaded, do a swipe, wait.
If you want, its possible install all the zip files as a bunch using the "add more zip option" that twrp offers to you, but I prefer do it each one by one.
8. Do a final wipe choosing "wipe Dalvik and Cache".
9. Now choose the restart/reboot option. Wait for the phone initial setup (around a couple of minutes)
10. Configure the phone with your android account preferences. install your favorite apps, sync your info, etc.
Important: during the configuration, the Pixel launcher can fail. So, choose trebuchet as the default launcher.
11. Configure the SuperSU, install it, and verify the root with the Root checker app (you can found it in the Play store) and you are done!! Enjoy!!
== Special tip to enable the TWRP recovery option in the on/off/restart menu===
12. Once you have finished the set-up in your phone enable the Developer options into Lineage OS following this route:
tap in the drawer little configuation wheel ==> System ==> about phone, go to the last option and tap around 7-8 times in the Rom compilation number until you receive the toast message telling you "developer options enabled".
Return to the main system screen options, tap in System, then tap in advanced, and finally tap in the developer or programmer options, activate them and enable Advanced Power/reboot Menu
13. Finally, hold power button, choose restart, then you will see all restart options including the restart to the recovery .