How to root Pixel XL?

[JoshDunc]

I am curious if anyone has done this and how?

 

[sicario666]

I am curious if anyone has done this and how?

If you have the Verizon model. Right now it isn't possible. The bootloader is locked. Personally I have the Verizon model so I haven't looked to see what can be done for other versions.

 

[JoshDunc]

If you have the Verizon model. Right now it isn't possible. The bootloader is locked. Personally I have the Verizon model so I haven't looked to see what can be done for other versions.

Yup I have the Verizon model as well. Thanks for clarifying for me!

 

[sicario666]

Yup I have the Verizon model as well. Thanks for clarifying for me!

No problem. I had to get a pixel when they released and my only option was a Verizon model. Sadly I found out the hard way they they were the only unrootable model. High five Verizon!

 

[JoshDunc]

No problem. I had to get a pixel when they released and my only option was a Verizon model. Sadly I found out the hard way they they were the only unrootable model. High five Verizon!

Yup! Hopefully something changes. If you find out anything to do make a thread or something please!

 

[sicario666]

No prob. I'm following you now, so if something comes up. I'll let you know

 

[rklurfeld]

Chainfire has rooted the Pixel. Check on XDA. Here is the readme.txt file:

***** The short guide *****

*BOOT* (do not flash!) the supplied image, and wait a few minutes:

fastboot boot boot-to-root.img

***** The long guide *****

Before you root your device, you need to unlock your bootloader, if you haven't done so yet.

If you are using a Verizon device, you need a special tool for that. Go find that first.

- Boot into Android
- Enable developer options
--- Settings -> About phone -> Build number: tap 7 times
- Enable OEM unlocking
--- Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
- Go into bootloader mode
--- Turn off device
--- Hold volume down and power
- Run "fastboot flashing unlock" and follow the on-screen instructions
--- This will wipe your device

To root your device:

- Go into bootloader mode, if not there already
--- Turn off device
--- Hold volume down and power
- Run "fastboot boot boot-to-root.img"
--- Wait for a few minutes. The device will reboot at least twice
- You should be rooted once Android is fully booted up

*****

Enjoy!
- Chainfire

 

[sicario666]

Can anyone confirm this as a working process?

 

[sicario666]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3490154

 

[sicario666]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3482761