Root without PC - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Is there a way to root without PC. I googled it but what I found was almost a year old so I wasn't sure if anything has changed.

UnicornHub said:
Is there a way to root without PC. I googled it but what I found was almost a year old so I wasn't sure if anything has changed.
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Nope. You need a pc to unlock the bootloader so you can then root your device. Sorry man.

Badger50 said:
Nope. You need a pc to unlock the bootloader so you can then root your device. Sorry man.
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Dang ok. I saw the all in one toolbox's are those stable and do they work well? If not what's the best easiest root method

UnicornHub said:
Dang ok. I saw the all in one toolbox's are those stable and do they work well? If not what's the best easiest root method
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I've never used a toolkit. I prefer the manual method with my pc and fastboot commands. Here's a great guide to help you on your way :good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418

Yes knowing how to do it manually is the best way typically I've tried a few all in ones and some reason usually have issues also some make it too easy to mess it up if I don't know what you are doing and hey inpatient
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gjkrisa said:
Yes knowing how to do it manually is the best way typically I've tried a few all in ones and some reason usually have issues also some make it too easy to mess it up if I don't know what you are doing and hey inpatient
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I'm pretty sure that even with one click root methods, you'll still need an unlocked bootloader.

Yeah true
xunholyx said:
I'm pretty sure that even with one click root methods, you'll still need an unlocked bootloader.
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Don't rely on the "AIO" Toolkits or the "One Click Root" Toolkits. I do appreciate the developers' effort they put in these toolkits to make people's life easier however many times they are outdated and don't work as they should and are just causing headache. Use Fastboot and ADB and nothing can go wrong! If something does, well... There are so many extremely nice people here who are willing to help you out, answer your questions and bring your phone back to life! Khm... @Badger50 just to mention one! Khm...

True, with oneclick root you must still have an unlocked bootloader otherwise i won't work.

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[Q] Root Incredible 3?

Is it possible to Root the Dinc 3? If not yet can one reasonably expect a solution anytime soon or has Verizon found a way to cripple this (for me at least) mission critical modification>
Thanks
It hasn't been rooted..im sure if/when it's released, probably q1 or q2 of 2012 someone will end up finding out how to root it.
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hmm didnt know the DInc 3 has been released yet lol
maplewood said:
Is it possible to Root the Dinc 3? If not yet can one reasonably expect a solution anytime soon or has Verizon found a way to cripple this (for me at least) mission critical modification>
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Could I get a link to the Inc3? The Inc 2 just came out...
Oh maybe you meant the Moto Droid 3. wrong forum bud.
HTC announced in May that they will no longer be locking their boot loaders so when and if a dinc 3 does come out it shouldn't be a problem.
pharpe said:
HTC announced in May that they will no longer be locking their boot loaders so when and if a dinc 3 does come out it shouldn't be a problem.
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Rooting has nothing to do with the bootloader. Besides that, OP is completely oblivious to what he's even talking about.
cheez99 said:
Rooting has nothing to do with the bootloader. Besides that, OP is completely oblivious to what he's even talking about.
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Exactly what I thought. What is this kid talking about?
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Zalatorisaurus said:
Exactly what I thought. What is this kid talking about?
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Isn't it obvious? He's from the future and letting us know there's a DINC3, and that we should get working on it to get it rooted before it actually comes out! Brilliant! Thank you time-travling man!
carngeX said:
Isn't it obvious? He's from the future and letting us know there's a DINC3, and that we should get working on it to get it rooted before it actually comes out! Brilliant! Thank you time-travling man!
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From the very distant land of 2012? I would place my money on him being psychic rather than from the future that's just crazy talkin.
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carngeX said:
Isn't it obvious? He's from the future and letting us know there's a DINC3, and that we should get working on it to get it rooted before it actually comes out! Brilliant! Thank you time-travling man!
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^ I laughed out loud at work ^
...but isn't the device needed to test various root exploits...?
RMarkwald said:
^ I laughed out loud at work ^
...but isn't the device needed to test various root exploits...?
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Maybe future-man can get us a DINC3 .
carngeX said:
Maybe future-man can get us a DINC3 .
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Well, there's proof right there that the world doesn't end in 2012!!! Thanks future-man!! Send me a Dinc 3 too!!!
cheez99 said:
Rooting has nothing to do with the bootloader. Besides that, OP is completely oblivious to what he's even talking about.
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Unlocked bootloader = Root. Once u unlock the bootloader you can put whatever you want onto your phone, i.e. clockwork mod and rooted roms.
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Unlocked bootloader does NOT equal root
I.E Moto phones with locked bootloaders that can be rooted.
k_nivesout said:
Unlocked bootloader does NOT equal root
I.E Moto phones with locked bootloaders that can be rooted.
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If u unlock the bootloader you can almost guarantee root, because you can flash whatever you want. Therefore unlocked bootloader = root...
You are right though, root does not = unlocked bootloader.
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Unlocked bootloader is so you can put custom recovery and flash images. Root is having su permissions in Android OS.
carngeX said:
Unlocked bootloader is so you can put custom recovery and flash images. Root is having su permissions in Android OS.
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I know this...my point is that getting root after HTC unlocks the bootloader will be as easy as flashing a custom recovery and a rom with su. There shouldn't be any need to find exploits to gain root.
Ex.
Fastboot oem unlock
Flash clockwork from bootloader
Wipe and flash custom Rom of choice.
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Aren't the only devices that can be "fastboot OEM unlock"ed developer devices like the nexus and xoom? I know that other devices that don't have encrypted bootloaders can usually be rooted easily but I thought it was still more of a process than a simple ADB command.
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Aren't the only devices that can be "fastboot OEM unlock"ed developer devices like the nexus and xoom? I know that other devices that don't have encrypted bootloaders can usually be rooted easily but I thought it was still more of a process than a simple ADB command.
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If HTC really allows people to unlock their device, that might be one possible method they use. Personally I think they will try and find someway to permanently mark the bootloaders are unlocked so they can make sure the carriers can void warrenties (Much like the Nexus One had a picture of a lock to show if you unlocked your bootloader). I'm sure everyone read it but here's HTC's latest status update. http://www.facebook.com/notes/htc/update-on-bootloaders/10150305151453084
It'll be interesting to see what they do. Realistically, they could just leak the unlockable bootloaders and the good folks here on xda would take care of the rest..
It would be disappointing to me if they included some sort of warranty voiding measure as I don't see why the warranty wouldn't still apply to the hardware.

Help! Nexus will not boot

I know this question has been answered hundreds of times but I can't figure this out on my own. I used the stickies above and it still wont work
I went to flash MMuzy Rom and i flashed the ToroPlus instead of Toro and my Clockwork mod deleted my back up.
ADB Wont push to my phone for some reason either, a list of prompts comes up in the CMD promp.
Please please help
Thanks
did you wipe before flashing the rom?
syntax for adb
adb push c:\locationoffile\file.zip \sdcard\
Yes I did and i used that and nothing, I am trying to use the GNEX Tool but it is stuck on Waiting for Device
good god. not another toolkit user.
you need to install the correct drivers.
Zepius said:
good god. not another toolkit user.
you need to install the correct drivers.
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I don't usually use the tool kit
I made a human mistake and flashed the wrong rom.
Zepius said:
good god. not another toolkit user.
you need to install the correct drivers.
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didnt you hear?
every time someone uses the toolkit, an angel gets its wings....
using the toolkit will stop world hunger and provide world peace....
using the toolkit absolves anyone of needing ANY knowledge to actually troubleshoot or fix their device....
screenkeyx said:
I don't usually use the tool kit
I made a human mistake and flashed the wrong rom.
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just do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Zepius said:
just do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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How can I use this when my phone won't actually boot? I am in clockwork mod and my phone wont pop up on my computer
screenkeyx said:
How can I use this when my phone won't actually boot? I am in clockwork mod and my phone wont pop up on my computer
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did you even read it?
no you couldnt have since you didnt even read the part of using the bootloader (fastboot) to flash everything.
Zepius said:
did you even read it?
no you couldnt have since you didnt even read the part of using the bootloader (fastboot) to flash everything.
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Sorry I am extremely stressed out of this and have skimmed it a lot due to people walking in and out of my office
Pirateghost said:
didnt you hear?
every time someone uses the toolkit, an angel gets its wings....
using the toolkit will stop world hunger and provide world peace....
using the toolkit absolves anyone of needing ANY knowledge to actually troubleshoot or fix their device....
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I heard that if you enter "up up down down left right left right b a start select" into the toolkit it gives your phone infinite RAM.
Issue resolved.
I used the Gnex tool and restored with fast boot.
Thanks for the not funny joke
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Zepius said:
good god. not another toolkit user.
you need to install the correct drivers.
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OMG he used a tool kit, he's so inferior. You might as well call him stupid...
cctoro said:
OMG he used a tool kit, he's so inferior. You might as well call him stupid...
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Lazy or ignorant would be more accurate. Probably a bit of both.
cctoro said:
OMG he used a tool kit, he's so inferior. You might as well call him stupid...
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and he learns nothing by using it so he cant even troubleshoot basic problems
Zepius said:
and he learns nothing by using it so he cant even troubleshoot basic problems
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You know I always thought this community was a good spot to ask questions and get help.
Seems like you guys are no different than fanboys on an Iphone forum.
Have fun jerking your phones off in ADB settings and SDK
screenkeyx said:
You know I always thought this community was a good spot to ask questions and get help.
Seems like you guys are no different than fanboys on an Iphone forum.
Have fun jerking your phones off in ADB settings and SDK
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Actually this is a developers website.
Not a support forum for making your device cool
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screenkeyx said:
You know I always thought this community was a good spot to ask questions and get help.
Seems like you guys are no different than fanboys on an Iphone forum.
Have fun jerking your phones off in ADB settings and SDK
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you know i always thought people who came to this site were willing to learn and better themselves with knowledge
seems like you (and most users now days) are no different. unwilling to learn and even accept answers given to you.
have fun relying on toolkits to get you out of trouble. you will receive no more help from me.

Definitive Root Method for 4.4?

So, is there a root method yet for Android 4.4 Sense 5.5 on the Verizon HTC One or do we have to wait for an exploit?
wellwhy said:
So, is there a root method yet for Android 4.4 Sense 5.5 on the Verizon HTC One or do we have to wait for an exploit?
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no method yet.
synisterwolf said:
no method yet.
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So, am I expecting 1 month until then, or 2+?
wellwhy said:
So, am I expecting 1 month until then, or 2+?
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dont know, sometimes it comes fast. Other times it takes a while. wish i had better info for ya. :/
wellwhy said:
So, am I expecting 1 month until then, or 2+?
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People have been asking almost everyday for an unlock method in the Galaxy S4 forums for about 9 months now with no luck so unfortunately asking doesn't seem to get any better results
I don't know why but after I upgraded (OTA) to 4.4 my phone is now unlocked and S-Off. My contract was up a week earlier and I called regarding an unlock token but was told I needed to have a third party do it. Totally contrary to the Agreement the 4 majors had with the gov't in December over unlocking phones when contracts were up. So I'm just hanging out waiting for one of the resident masters to figure out a root.
Dugoutdog said:
I don't know why but after I upgraded (OTA) to 4.4 my phone is now unlocked and S-Off. My contract was up a week earlier and I called regarding an unlock token but was told I needed to have a third party do it. Totally contrary to the Agreement the 4 majors had with the gov't in December over unlocking phones when contracts were up. So I'm just hanging out waiting for one of the resident masters to figure out a root.
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If you're unlocked and s-off all you need to do is flash a recovery like TWRP and then flash a prerooted rom (most are pre rooted). It's the getting S-off part that many are still waiting to get figured out. You're free to flash away.
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synisterwolf said:
no method yet.
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I think we should have a sticky thread to let people know if Verizon 4.4 is able to root now or not. I too was checking this topic everyday to see if a method tu root my 4.4 Verizon HTC One is available yet.
Antonntminh said:
I think we should have a sticky thread to let people know if Verizon 4.4 is able to root now or not. I too was checking this topic everyday to see if a method tu root my 4.4 Verizon HTC One is available yet.
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I'd be up for someone creating a general Q&A for this phone. It would have helped me quite a bit when I was just starting. I know enough to get one started but I'd feel better if I could get more experienced people contributing to it.
Can I just root without flashing for now
brholt6 said:
If you're unlocked and s-off all you need to do is flash a recovery like TWRP and then flash a prerooted rom (most are pre rooted). It's the getting S-off part that many are still waiting to get figured out. You're free to flash away.
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BRHOLT6 : Little did I know. Is there a way that you know of that I can, for the time being, just root??
Dugoutdog said:
BRHOLT6 : Little did I know. Is there a way that you know of that I can, for the time being, just root??
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Ya, I think you can just flash a superuser.zip in recovery (you will need to flash a recovery first. Either TWRP or CWM...I prefer TWRP). It's been awhile, but I know it's not hard. There used to be a little tutorial in OP of the Rumrunner thread on how to gain root but I'm not sure if it's there anymore.
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will my changes stay after i unroot and re-encrypt

I rooted so i could change my phone so could wifi tether without paying cricket the $10 a month. but i lost my ability to use android. can i unroot and encrypt my phone again and keep my changes and use android pay?
Your information is very vague, you posted in wrong place this is development for nexus 5x. You didnt say nothing you did! No one can help you! Google is your friend!
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Your information is very vague, you posted in wrong place this is development for nexus 5x. You didnt say nothing you did! No one can help you! Google is your friend!
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sorry i used TWRP 3.0.2 and installed super user 2.78
Those 2 things would not make your phone unusable if you have 5x you shouldnt have posted in development
hilla_killa said:
Those 2 things would not make your phone unusable if you have 5x you shouldnt have posted in development
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i can't use android pay, pokEmon, or snapchat
Ok and you never will with root, shouldve researched things 1st, and thsts alot different from not being able to use android smh
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Ok and you never will with root, shouldve researched things 1st
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which is why i want to unroot and encrypt my phone, but what i can't find anywhere is if my tethering will be locked again
Just unistall supersu in the app. See if it will work.
milan187 said:
Just unistall supersu in the app. See if it will work.
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tried that, the unlocked bootloader is whats causing my issues
What did you change to get thethering to work? You can lock your bootloader but it's generally not a good idea of you have issues in the future.
why hasn't a moderator moved this thread yet to Q&A yet? lol
milan187 said:
What did you change to get thethering to work? You can lock your bootloader but it's generally not a good idea of you have issues in the future.
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well the guide on here to unlock my tethering didn't work so i downloaded an app called free tether unlocker and it got the job done surprisingly
Just try it and see if it still works.. Only way to really know
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Possible to root Pixel XL 7.1.2?

Hello,
Any help would be appreciated. I'm not extremely comfortable yet with rooting, and as such, would love if someone could point me in the right direction to a proper tutorial on how to root my Pixel XL. I purchased it from Google directly, which has an unlocked bootloader. It is the N2G47E Build Number, and I OTA updated it to 7.1.2. I have a Windows PC on Windows 10 64 Professional, original cables, etc.
Thanks so much for any help, and I'm hoping this is possible.
1984world said:
Hello,
Any help would be appreciated. I'm not extremely comfortable yet with rooting, and as such, would love if someone could point me in the right direction to a proper tutorial on how to root my Pixel XL. I purchased it from Google directly, which has an unlocked bootloader. It is the N2G47E Build Number, and I OTA updated it to 7.1.2. I have a Windows PC on Windows 10 64 Professional, original cables, etc.
Thanks so much for any help, and I'm hoping this is possible.
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Third post in the thread below, follow the part about setting up adb and fastboot. Skip the part about downloading the factory image and flashing it.
Just get the tools set up.
Then follow the second​ to last post in the same thread to root it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/stupidly-bootloop-help-t3554242
It is possible, sir.
All the answers you need should be here https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/development/root-supersu-t3490156
1984world said:
Hello,
Any help would be appreciated. I'm not extremely comfortable yet with rooting, and as such, would love if someone could point me in the right direction to a proper tutorial on how to root my Pixel XL. I purchased it from Google directly, which has an unlocked bootloader. It is the N2G47E Build Number, and I OTA updated it to 7.1.2. I have a Windows PC on Windows 10 64 Professional, original cables, etc.
Thanks so much for any help, and I'm hoping this is possible.
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Why do you want to root?
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bobby janow said:
Why do you want to root?
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I would like to block ads everywhere. That's a big one. I have used adaway in the past and liked it. I also like to learn the process. I've been jailbreaking iphones/ipods/ipads for years and am interested in learning more about rooting as it interests me. I also want to have more control over functions of the phone, and there have been a few apps and such that I liked in the past that I felt enhanced my phone (it was a galaxy s6).
my snapchat is still working now in 7.1.2 with root..didnt in 7.1.1
bobby janow said:
Why do you want to root?
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Why would one NOT want to root?!
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335Deezl said:
Why would one NOT want to root?!
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Lots of reasons. Come on, you don't need me to lay it out for you. I'd be hard pressed to ever root again.
TonikJDK said:
Third post in the thread below, follow the part about setting up adb and fastboot. Skip the part about downloading the factory image and flashing it.
Just get the tools set up.
Then follow the second​ to last post in the same thread to root it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/help/stupidly-bootloop-help-t3554242
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I'm looking at the dates and it seems like the SuperSU has a version 3,4, and 5. which should I be using? I'm finding it all a bit confusing.
bobby janow said:
Lots of reasons. Come on, you don't need me to lay it out for you. I'd be hard pressed to ever root again.
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Brother, I don't need you to lay out anything for me. I've been rooting since the OG Droid A855. That was probably when you were in grade school. I like a faster phone, better battery life, no ads, and endless customization. That's why I root. You want stock? Buy an iCrap.
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A week or so ago I used twrp.img rc1 with SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742 and it worked just fine.
I did not flash twrp, just flashboot to it and flash su zip.
335Deezl said:
Brother, I don't need you to lay out anything for me. I've been rooting since the OG Droid A855. That was probably when you were in grade school. I like a faster phone, better battery life, no ads, and endless customization. That's why I root. You want stock? Buy an iCrap.
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Are you 7.1.2? What methods/tutorial did you use (or can point the way towards) for me to root my Pixel XL? I would appreciate any help. Lots of the terms are very foreign to me and I'm attempting to follow the directions, but half the time I have to google what the instructions even mean. This is not my main device, so if I have to reset, etc. it's not the end of the world. Thanks so much!
It's all right here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...to-unlock-root-flash-pixel-xl-t3507886/page24
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1984world said:
I'm looking at the dates and it seems like the SuperSU has a version 3,4, and 5. which should I be using? I'm finding it all a bit confusing.
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Like my link said, 2.79 SR3
TonikJDK said:
Like my link said, 2.79 SR3
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Ok, and how about the twrp? The instructions state to use the RC1 version, but there is now a RC2 version. Suggestions?
1984world said:
Ok, and how about the twrp? The instructions state to use the RC1 version, but there is now a RC2 version. Suggestions?
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I used rc1 img (twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img)
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I used rc1 img (twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img)
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ok that helps. So I've installed ADB and platform tools and drivers. when i open a command windows to install twrp (fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img) it gives me the "cannot load : no such file or directory. not sure what im doing wrong with this, followed the instructions to the letter.
335Deezl said:
Brother, I don't need you to lay out anything for me. I've been rooting since the OG Droid A855. That was probably when you were in grade school. I like a faster phone, better battery life, no ads, and endless customization. That's why I root. You want stock? Buy an iCrap.
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Brother? Yikes, I hope not. The question of why root was not directed at you so I'm not sure why you answered. The OP had already answered it. I don't care what you have done in the slightest. Your assumption of your maturity level due to your age leaves much to be desired as well.
There are many reasons not to root, I'll say it again. So if you don't know the reasons you might not know as much as you think you do. Don't make me lay it out for you. If you take a few minutes you will find a lot of others that used to root but find no need to any longer. The iPhone discussion has nothing to do with this neither does your denigration of a very capable phone. Where that came from we can only imagine. Oh yeah, age.
1984world said:
ok that helps. So I've installed ADB and platform tools and drivers. when i open a command windows to install twrp (fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img) it gives me the "cannot load : no such file or directory. not sure what im doing wrong with this, followed the instructions to the letter.
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"path/to/" is where the files are located!
I create a folder at the root of c called "adb". go inside that folder and shift right click. that will give the option to open command prompt from that folder. then your adb commands are already in the correct folder so it would be adb fastboot twrp.img (if you renamed the img to twrp)
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Like my link said, 2.79 SR3
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Ok, fair enough. I've done all of that. my only issue now, is how to do the follow through. The guide doesn't seem to be fully explanatory, or I'm simply not comprehending all the nuances of it.

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