An easy to follow rooting guide for Pixel XL is now available at ShizHub. Rooting is absolutely necessary to perform system level tweaks. Also few advance apps that available at Play store require root. In this guide we used TWRP recovery installed. You can follow this guide to install TWRP: Unlock Pixel XL & Install TWRP Recovery 3.2.3-0 - Easy Tutorial.
To root Pixel XL we will use Magisk utility. Magisk is popular mostly because its ability to bypass Google’s SafetyNet system. With Magisk, you can have root and custom mods while still using services like Google Pay. It works by leaving the system partition untouched and modifying the boot partition. That's why it’s referred as a “systemless” root method.
Related Reading: 4 Benefits Of Rooting Android Devices
Warning: Follow this guide at your own risk. We (ShizHub Team) are not responsible if anything happen to your device while following this tutorial.
Although the method don't wipe your data but we still recommend you to back up it. You may follow our Android backup guide.
To root Pixel XL we will use Magisk utility. Magisk is popular mostly because its ability to bypass Google’s SafetyNet system. With Magisk, you can have root and custom mods while still using services like Google Pay. It works by leaving the system partition untouched and modifying the boot partition. That's why it’s referred as a “systemless” root method.
Related Reading: 4 Benefits Of Rooting Android Devices
Warning: Follow this guide at your own risk. We (ShizHub Team) are not responsible if anything happen to your device while following this tutorial.
Although the method don't wipe your data but we still recommend you to back up it. You may follow our Android backup guide.
How to root Pixel XL easily with Magisk
- Download Magisk zip.
- Copy downloaded zip file to your device memory.
- Boot into recovery mode. To boot into recovery first turn off your Pixel XL and then press and hold Volume Up and Power button together until the bootloader appears, then release the buttons. Use the volume buttons to scroll to “RECOVERY” and press Power to select. You can also boot into recovery without key combination.
- Tap on Install, then browse to the location where you saved the files and tap on the Magisk zip file. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.
- When the installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and tap on Reboot and then, tap on System to reboot your device.
- Now check whether Magisk Manager is installed. If not then download the apk and installed it manually. You may need to allow unknow sources when asked to install it. Make sure you have latest Magisk manager installed.
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