How to Root Android 10! [Pixel/Pixel 2/Pixel 3/Pixel 3a/Pixel 4/Pixel 4XL]

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

UPDATE: This root method works fine on Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL also! Just rooted my Pixel 4 using this same method.

[@R4aju]

Max Lee error when using flash boot error please unlock device to enable this command

[@LoweLifeJames]

@@R4aju were you able to fix this?

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

@@R4aju You skipped the step where you are supposed to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. Plez follow tutorial STEP BY STEP.

[@deadless7912]

Bro i did each and every step correctly but when i write commands in cmd and hit enter it shows me error. (This application was unable to start correctly 0x0000142) please healp

[@TechFlowTamil]

how to root oneplus 6t on android 10.3.0

[@hasanrizvi2486]

Stuck on checking for updates and not showing install option pixel xl A10

[@XM8A1]

Just so all of you know, if your Pixel phone (includes all Pixels from Verizon), is from Verizon, you cannot root it at all. If it's a refurbished one, the chances of it being rootable are slim, as most refurbished Pixels (1-4a), are not rootable. Let's keep this comment at the top so that it can get added to the description and people that have mentioned devices don't waste their time.

[@anthesaurus5671]

My 3a was refurbished and this worked. Got lucky!

[@kellylewis1765]

You can't root any Verizon phone whether it be pixel or samsung, etc

[@XM8A1]

@@kellylewis1765 I didn't mention the other brands, as this video is only about the Pixel series. But thanks though :)

[@jeffadams5680]

how do I tell if it's from verizon?

[@XM8A1]

@@jeffadams5680 If you have it off and boot it up, it'll say Verizon before u get to the lock screen. If it doesn't say anything about verizon, also make sure u didn't buy it from Verizon. Another way to check is to enable developer options, and try to enable the oem unlock. If it won't let u, u cannot root it.

[@boardingurban]

1:50 I get Checking for updates forever. It NEVER showed me magisk is up to date or not installed

[@jaymay6693]

same here

[@boardingurban]

@@jaymay6693 okay. Fixed it by plugging phone in as Fastboot (volume down + powder until no command screen and then held power and quick vol down)and hitting ./fastboot flashing unlock (mac terminal) to unlock the bootloader. once the bootloader was unlocked and the phone factory reset, I reinstalled magisk, But from IT's website, not his link.. Then it worked!

[@johnmerced32]

Dude were u been? Your like family bro, how is your daughter bro? Hope all is good & please make more videos!!

[@ericrodriguez1432]

Just as an FYI, if you have a Pixel 2 XL (will probably work for the non-XL version too) you can still install TWRP recovery and root on Android 10.

[@originalturtle3911]

Just some advice, some pixel 3xl users may not click on the video because 3xl isn't in the title and it can't adb sideload so people could assume that it involved sideloading

[@JoshF151Tech]

Magisk keeps saying checking for updates and I'm not able to flash the Boot Image in the Magisk app itself is there a way to fix this?

[@mohamadshuaibi2873]

I'm having the same issue. Were u able to solve it?

[@tobidefijter6070]

yea same issue here

[@JoshF151Tech]

Yes I fixed it by using the Magisk Canary apk from the official Magisk website or XDA and that one didn't keep saying updating.

[@tobidefijter6070]

@@JoshF151Tech yes that works thanks a lot

[@Autism897]

@@tobidefijter6070 could u share me the link for the apk please

[@timirrgang6878]

i have this error: Sending 'boot_a' (30872 KB) OKAY [ 0.204s] Writing 'boot_a' FAILED (remote: 'Fastboot command (flash:) is not allowed when locked')

[@roosterooney404]

same here

[@nathan75474]

pretty sure that means your bootloader is locked but not to sure thats what i think

[@johnblaise522]

Your bootloader is still locked. You use fastboot and run: fastboot flashing unlock Then your bootloader will be unlocked and you can reboot back into the bootloader menu and the rest of the guide should work now. Max's phone's bootloader was already unlocked when he made the video.

[@jamesonsummers]

Is anyone else unable to download anything from the site? I've tried on my PC and my phone but the links just seem to be dead.

[@DR-te8mc]

Missed you Max, you have been quite..glad to see you are back..i know its not the correct forum, however ..please could you upload a tutorial on Note 3 ..lineage os 16

[@d.thomas6988]

Using Pixel 1, i got to the point where you download the boot image link but once it's downloaded it wont "unzip" and looks nothing like whats on your screen at 3:40. it has no folders or anything for me to open. when i try to open it, it takes me to a website to purchase something called WINZIP. please advise

[@MathewSmart]

Slick work there Max. Would you believe that I forgot that I relocked the bootloader lol. So I had to start over again lmao, but all good got it done. BIG HELP there Max!

[@JAMAEL89]

Way to go. Continue the rooting and keeping it open. As always great job!!!!

[@Ozzy_Gamers]

Pixel 2 XL here. Did everything but won’t move from G screen and don’t start the phone. Tried to reset factory but still sticking on G screen. Also tried boot.img and nothing stacked on G screen Can anyone help

[@finsilva]

Pixel 3 xl. Having the same issue

[@pyromaniak678]

I followed the instructions perfectly and once I did the fastboot reboot phone turns on and does not turn back on. I can get to bootloader again, but no rescue, no recovery, I try load IMG again and even a different one and nothing. stays black.

[@michaelsmith4904]

So after following all these steps, my Pixel 1 now shows the Google logo, swirling animation and then comes up with a "progress" bar underneath the "G" which never goes away.

[@lexmartinrey]

fastboot: error: boot partition is smaller than boot image

[@boylean]

You downloaded the wrong image file, you most likely downloaded an ota update rather than the full image. Your total file download should be a roughly 2gb or more download. If it was 1gb or less you downloaded an ota file. It could even be that your downloading the right file, but you need to flash the factory image stock first to your phone to ensure it has the same boot partition as the patched version. Gl

[@US2TN]

Thank you so much for being professional, this is the first time I have ever root an android device ! And secessufelly done !! Thanks again ...

[@zaidansar2186]

this helped me a ton, thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@ianpollard4138]

5 hours messing on other guides and this was THE ONLY ONE that worked for me! Pixel XL. If you get TWRP having problems with locked mount points, try this guide instead.

[@TH3M4G1CM4Nx]

This worked for me on a Pixel XL, thanks for the video dude!

[@OfficialAkshayPote]

On which android version?

[@deadless7912]

Why your phone does not show warning of bootloader unloacked and how can i remove that warning while booting. My pixel 2 has bootloader unloacked and every time when i boot it it shows warning. Please reply

[@juniasorlovsky]

not working with my Pixel 1 (sailfish). After patching the pached magisk my pixel stuck on loading G-logo.

[@MrAtomUniverse]

Same, mine is stuck too, did you manage to fix yours?

[@juniasorlovsky]

@@MrAtomUniverse yes its possible but maybe a bit complicated i used Magisk Manager 7.4.1-291c718b(262) some other versions worked not for me but im not sure if there is a newer version that would work too

[@MrAtomUniverse]

@@juniasorlovsky I manage to make mine work, just can't rename it, the whole app will just go into hiding. Gotta factory reset

[@ruben79nyc]

Great to see a rooting video again. Thank you!

[@mshamblam]

when i open Magisk to patch the file ( 4:35 ) it does not appear for me to patch. Any help with this issue?

[@ne0459]

Stuck here as well

[@2ndFreeZe]

I have a rather odd problem, in the canary manager app it loops and looks for updates. Any known ways to fix this? I have a Pixel with Android 10 installed, with the same build number as you have.

[@brianflores6207]

Woohoo! Thanks for this video! My next thing is Xposed.. is that still a thing? I know CynogenMOD is no longer making roms and I used to use Xposed and had a lot of fun modding my device.

[@paxxino]

I've never rooted any phone by myself before. After messing my phone up with someone else's guide, (not implying it was their fault at all as it was very in-depth) I was able to get it fixed and rooted. It was extremely easy watching this video (almost too easy which made me question if I was going to mess it up again lol). Thank you man.

[@officialveerbajaj]

your bootloader has to be unlocked before this right?

[@AriesTheBestGaming]

@@officialveerbajaj Yes.

[@CZARNYEU]

Nice Tutorial Max. More that videos 😁

[@loveanimals-0197]

After rooting, will you still be able to get Google's OTA Android updates?

[@at2022t]

when i try to do the step at 1:25 I don't get the pop up on chrome to move forward, any help is appreciated

[@ApexofWar_]

Perfectly formatted tutorial. Thanks!

[@topsimracingcrashes]

after i boot the patch .img the phone is stuck on the g with the loading bar at the bottom anyone know how to get pass this?

[@jameswiggin2631]

How long did you leave your phone alone while it was doing this? I had a similar problem after loading twrp.img and then I had not enabled file transfer to put the twrp installer and magisk on my phone so I had to reboot and it took a good 6-8 mins to get past that screen. I still however cannot get beyond the step of booting an image. the twrp installer has an error. Luckily this didnt brick my phone and I just gave up. There are so many methods to rooting out there and to me it is just too overwhelming. (sigh)

[@TenshiSama]

@@jameswiggin2631 same issue here you have a solution ? or i just need to wait?

[@nazimshawon2982]

I don't have a pixel nor Android 10. Still here I'm 🤦‍♂️

[@jaymckay8942]

waste your time.

[@MyurrDurr]

If you have a phone that is popular among developers you can install androids 10 custom roms :D They are all very stable now

[@achamicizhacks25]

Hey max, i want to say something. When i try to unlock my bootloader on my pixel 2, it says "error flashing unlock not allowed" fastboot: command failed. (or something like that) even when i turned on OEM unlocking. can you help me with this?

[@felipelemos9753]

Same

[@BRSReviews]

What if your bootloader is locked and you are about to throw your phone against the wall? definitely my situation. Cannot do any ADB commands to push files. OEM Unlock is greyed out.

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

you HAVE TO unlock the bootloader first. that is first step.

[@BRSReviews]

@@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE Thanks Max I've been trying all weekend to unlock the bootloader. Locked to Sprint. Pixel 3A XL

[@Nathan-rl4xc]

@Max Lee my device displays the message "your device software can't be checked for corruption..." then it turns on and off. What I can do?

[@lhamagedon]

Worked perfect on the Pixel 2 XL. Best part I didn't lose any data.

[@anthonymarshall6764]

I only want to root so I can find my deleted data again. How can I do this without losing it all on bootloader?

[@richardomosanya6777]

If I root my pixel 3 will i still be able to use Google pay and banking apps and Snapchat

[@elizabethgraybill553]

hey - using pixel 3 XL and magisk 19.3 - im in a boot loop using ./fastboot reboot - how can i boot directly to the new image?

[@johnblaise522]

I had a massive issue with connecting my Pixel 2 XL to my computer via USB. If anyone else has issues, you can transfer files by using google drive. Upload/download to and from phone/computer to move files around. Fastboot worked fine though...

[@KhiTurner]

_People still root, what's the benefits in 2020?_

[@rodrig0pinto]

Same question I was going to make!

[@JoshF151Tech]

Does this work on the latest January update? I'm on the December update would I have to reflash everything and reset my phone and start from scratch to be able to get the January update? Or could I do it without losing Root?

[@cuartman]

Tried this on my Pixel 3a XL with Dec 2019 firmware and it did not work. Reinstalled original boot.img and it still does not boot. Should I try other boot.img files? Older or newer?

[@derekburton975]

I need help man, I did everything in the video but all that happened is I got my Pixel 3 XL stuck in fastboot wither enter reason: error boot prepare. This happens even after flashing the original boot.img back, as well. I can't get to a place that will let me factory reset due to being stuck in nothing but fastboot mode. PLEASE help I just want my phone back. I am prepared to reimburse you for your time.

[@GARY-fromOntario]

I want and need to ROOT my pixal 3axl so I can recover DELETED photos. HOW do I unlock the bootloader WITHOUT deleting my data please?

[@aeesonline]

works on the Pixel 2 Android 10 (Jan. 2020 update) This video does not show you how to unlock your boot loader so make sure to do that first. Other than that, THANKS MAX!

[@bkm1379]

Great work and always useful as usual Max.Keep it up and SHOA..... PS:(translation:Stay HIGH on Android)

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

Thanks bro! Stay HIGH on Android LOW on Apple!

[@bkm1379]

You may use it as a logo with the 'H' coloured green on merch staff..I will be OK with 20 percent of the profit for the idea..

[@ToPAwDDeR1846]

I wanted to update the android followed a tutorial that was supposed to let me update without reseting, all my data is there, the thing is that root access isnt enable anymore, when it was, so your telling me i can remove root access somehow without reseting but can't activate it back? Real pain in the ass

[@andrewaronson804]

Once the pixel 3xl is rooted can you remove the Google search bar from the dock area and replace with Firefox search bar? The ads are so annoying.

[@N9SiB]

THANKS!!!!! Great tutorial. Worked on my Pixel 3a XL

[@daviddiaz-cv1tj]

i unlock my bootload and now it wont read it my pc for file tranfer.

[@landfire101]

How do I find the substitute commands for mac? Please somebody respond

[@autobahn4610]

I just overdosed on Android 🤯 Great stuff Max!

[@ThePhanable]

I've tried this method with Android 10. While it does give you root it will not give you free tethering. At least it did not for me I was not able to edit the build.prop file and add the correct line that enables free tethering. It seems the highest version on the pixel 3 that allows you to add it the build.prop file is Android 9. Please correct me if I'm wrong. On anything higher than 9 when I try to open the build.prop file using the build.prop editor it says that the file is read only.

[@alfonsodaleja3702]

Hey! Im planning to root my pixel 3a XL but on a custom ROM (AOSIP). Does that mean I need to patch the boot.img provided in the OP in magisk? Not the one in the official factory image? Thanks!!

[@ElectricInevitability]

Magisk is stuck searching for updates

[@Basshead5028]

hello can you do an update to this please as just installed the December security update and this method no longer works

[@zaidansar2186]

true, can confirm, for pixel 2 xl December 2019 security patch this doesn't work.

[@zaidansar2186]

I found out how to fix it and get it to boot after december update, boot it into twrp, delete the modules you have by going to /data/adb/modules, then reboot, and flash the magisk_patched.img again, and you should be good to go. Took me 3 days but I finally did it.

[@Basshead5028]

@@zaidansar2186 hello I figured this out a week ago I forgot to update I made a script that disables all of the modules that you have installed so then you can go through and update them when you're back on the phone don't know why I did not think of it before

[@castaform6355]

well this killed my pixel, no command and this is considering I did what you said by going back to the original boot when it didnt work the first time and got stuck in a boot cycle

[@sashapluschayev1038]

ATTENTION !!! if you have any secure os on the phone mind that this kind of ROM will not allow you to modifi the bootloader) this gave me a bootloop with no variants, only total reflashing with the original boot file

[@damianstrickland6546]

I downloaded the right Magisk for version 10 on pixel 3 XL and it’s checking for updates

[@jaymckay8942]

go to setting and disable update settings, siwtch channel update to stable.

[@damianstrickland6546]

Jay Mckay you just told me bro.. I told you my phone was stuck in Fastboot mode

[@nohablotsotsil]

I followed everything you did and in the end I still have a red circle with a question mark in magisk manager, no root. Any ideas? I'm on a google pixel 3 XL. My phone build number is one older than yours. I also noticed your magisk manager has the number 19.4-...... and mine is 19.3. I followed one of your other videos and had my phone rooted on android 9, but lost root when updating to android 10. I appreciate the videos

[@manuski14]

Hey did you just root your existing boot image that you were currently using? Without erasing your account?

[@2Hunnit_Hawka]

!!!!!PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!! 😩😩😩😩😩 I flashed rom on one my phones and the screen touch capabilities didn’t work couldn’t touch it. Now I can’t connect the phone my computer via adb or fastboot nor can I enable it. I bought a usb type c splitter and all types of otg and usb c to a adapters and I can only get the phone to charge it will not prompt to allow the pop up to allow adb access. If I plug the phone directly into the pc it will ask to allow access but I can’t allow because the screen doesn’t work. I bought a usb mouse and it works well but can’t use the mouse with the usb c splitter because the phone will only charge😩😩😩 tried to restore my factory rom before this went downhill and I got and error so booted the phone it still was booting into resurrection remix but recovery is somehow reset to the factory Img now. Smh this is the oddest thing ever in all my Android years flashing since my captivate. I need help bad max or anybody PLEASE!! Everything online is assuming we twrp CWM installed I don’t it’s back to factory recovery image and boots into a non touchable resurrection remix pie rom PLEASE HELP!!! should I just replace the mother board😩😩😩🤔ANYBODY PLEASE CHIP IN

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

What phone? Model?

[@2Hunnit_Hawka]

Max Lee this is an essential phone. I tried everything max I’m almost about to give up lol. I’ve ordering different dongles and adapters to 2 weeks nothing works😩😩😩😩. I will mail it if you think you can help I’ll will pay lol

[@benjaminquan3247]

Nothing happens after I choose the img for my Pixel 2 XL :(

[@thauhidsarker2205]

he skipped a major part that ur device won't be able to install if your device is locked( u can not unlock boot loader if ur device is carrier lock) wasting time.

[@existential_fred]

Why are you guys rooting, any useful perks still. I can only think of ad block but with blockada and vanced there doesn't seem much point any more

[@ashia9945]

Thanks for the tutorial, this worked on my Pixel 2! If Magisk has an update, will we need to update using the same method? Or will we be able to update through the Magisk manager like usual?

[@aramuslim1]

writing 'boot'... FAILED (remote: Failed to write to partition Not Found what is wrong ?

[@SwapanSingh]

Hi, I followed all the steps on my Pixel 2 XL but when I go to fastboot mode, it still shows state as "locked" unlike for you it shows "unlocked". Any suggestions?

[@SwapanSingh]

I get three options while before selecting to patch file in Magisk. It says: A) Preserve AVB 2.0/dm-verity. B) Preserve force encryption. C) Recovery mode. By default option A and B were selected and I kept it like that. Do I need to select different options?

[@adamcorral726]

I managed to root my OnePlus 7 Pro on Android 10 and feels great!

[@ramranch9973]

Didn't say you had to unlock the bootloader to do this. Can't because OEM unlocking is grayed out.

[@The_Debug_Life]

mine says that there is an error with fastboot and the bootloader says to unlock the device. Btw running on the sailfish version of pixel

[@The_Debug_Life]

nvm i was an idiot and didnt unlock the bootloader with ADB fastboot

[@Deffected]

My fucking computer "the system can not find the specified path" and "fastboot is not recognised as an internal or external command" making me want to rip my fucking hair out. Can NOT get past that fucking step 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@toddj2923]

My phone isn't showing up on my computer.. any help?

[@wesgeo1]

In light of how much android has adopted customized features from custom rom is rooting relevant any longer? I searched around for custom rooms for my pixel 2 and there is no huge difference. I can't even find a custom camera outside of p1 gcam that is far superior to stock

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

See kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJfbgGacZdGHY7M

[@nakpakhome]

hi bro, my htc not connecting to pc, charging jack problem and not new available in my city, screen lock, recovery crashed, send me please ruu file for htc 9088

[@denichow3665]

Great tutorial as always Max! 👍 Never used Google Pixel before, but Pixel 4 looks awesome & I'm considering buying one. Btw, do we need custom for rooted Google Pixel? I'm mostly only using magisk modules only.

[@mimikar2524]

Thank you very much. I’m one of your fun. I really like and respect your work.

[@blaster.lp.]

How ti unlock bootloader Google pixel one , android Q

[@melsbacksfriend]

Funny joke: What did Team Rocket call the Android hacker? A TWRP! Get it?

[@ubuthi7495]

does the root destroy the google pay ?

[@curtiso.1751]

hmm I had outdated adb files. So the first try it gave me an error. The second try it was successful in slot "B".... But then it would not boot, it just kept restarting or the google loading screen would just stay on the phone. So I'm reinstalling the factory Image.. Maybe I'll try once more.. LOL. I'm expecting an important phone call today, so I'll wait until after that is done. I just want to get youtube/video viewer on android auto!!!

[@TheEpilepticSeizure]

I'm having trouble booting into TWRP from fastboot after installing Android 10. I just get a "FAILED (remote: 'Unrecognized command boot')" resonse. Is my Pixel 3 XL not acknowledging the command? This worked when I installed TWRP with Android Pie? Did something change?

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

Yeah I had same problem. You will have to wait for androod 10 twrp install method.

[@TheEpilepticSeizure]

@@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE Noted. Thanks for all the help so far. I'm sure you'll be the one helping get it when it does come out. You're channel's rad.

[@Enyaw58]

I was sold a "fully unlocked" pixel 4 on a certain "bay" auction site but the OEM unlocking is greyed out and factory reset didn't help it. Is it unlockable?

[@XM8A1]

It could be a Verizon one. Verizon Pixels cannot be rooted

[@سليمانجمال-ظ7ط]

i root may phone batthe passward not wark the lock screen in may samsung a6+ way???

[@CharlieEdward25]

seems pointless to root the pixel phones

[@PivaldiEnjoyer]

Can I get root to my Mi 9 in this way? Or should we wait?

[@asifhaji]

I don't have android 10 on my phone but still watching this video because love your videos yo!

[@erubino1977]

So I followed the direction from the video on my stock pixel 2 xl and it didn't work. I realized I had to enable oem unlocking and then unlock the bootloader. Once I did that, the directions worked; however my phone got wiped and every time I booted my phone an warning message came up saying my phone isn't secure. I already disabled oem unlocking in android 10 and when I went to fast boot and locked the bootloader. Then I rebooted my phone. Android says it couldn't find the OS. I tried to unlock the bootloader but remote flashing is not allowed since oem unlocking was disabled. Now I am pretty much stuck with a bricked phone. I can't figure out how to get the device to see the OS or how to unlock flashing. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix my phone?

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

You can easily reinstall stock firmware using fastboot, here is an old tutorial but works for all pixels: highonandroid.com/android-smartphones/how-to-install-android-8-0-oreo-on-pixel-pixel-xl-nexus-6p5x-video-tutorial/

[@erubino1977]

@@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE Thanks so much for the fast reply! I am trying this now with secure boot enabled and device state locked. I can't change them anymore.

[@erubino1977]

@@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE This didn't work. When I run fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-taimen-tmz30h.img I get the following error: FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed in Lock State') fastboot: error: Command failed. I had disabled the bootloader in Android 10 then I went to fast boot mode to set fastboot flashing to locked so the warning message about my phone not being secure would go away. I had magisk_patched.img flashed and when I go start the pixel 2 xl with the bootload locked and fastboot flashing locked I now get this error: Can't find valid operating system. This device will not start. In conclusion (oemlocking = off) + (fastboot flashing = locked) + (magisk_patched.img flashed) = phone no workie. Do you have any other suggestions? :(

[@erubino1977]

@@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE using fastboot flashing unlock_critical returns the following error: FAILED (remote: 'Flashing Unlock is not allowed ') fastboot: error: Command failed

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

@@erubino1977 dont need it unless u need to flash bootloader

[@anasbhatti1699]

so the links are down like cannary version sites refused to open.

[@hilmanalmaqdisi]

Need to unlock bootloader first?

[@MrAtomUniverse]

Every time i rename magisk, the whole app will go missing

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

Look for manager app

[@shopmontreal7831]

Yo tell fisrt that you have to unlock bootload before make the magisk file because that cause a error, device never boot and you have to install back all factory image

[@ca280491]

Still work just done this on my pixel 1st gen ! thanks a lot !

[@hasanrizvi2486]

Magisk keep checking for updates not showing install option what should i do?

[@lynxyt94]

Can we uninstall magisk after rooting ??

[@Hades69777]

I need some help please my device says ( device state: locked)

[@buitensluiten8903]

you need to unlock your bootloader

[@davidwu1907]

my phone is Google Pixel XL. android 10. 10.0.0 (QP1A.191005.007.A1, Oct 2019). it works perfectly for me. Thank you