Root Pixel 2xl

[Deleted User]

I can't root this phone, because there is no factory image for "Taimen" QQ1A.200105.002 (January 2020). Installed android 10 a couple of weeks ago, but still waiting. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sorry, please disregard. Found it. The file that i found is an OTA file, not a Factory Image file, and is no good for rooting. Looks like i still need some help. Thanks

 

[MrJavi]

The last thing you want to do is update you firmware when you are intending to root. Rooting is basicle a circumvention of the security of the OS. Updating it with tighten security and likely prevent you from you gaining roit access

 

[ocnbrze]

not sure why you need a factory image to root.

here is the guide that should help you root:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-easiest-to-root-pixel-2-xl-t3770306

please read, read , read some more, then read again before rooting. if you have the time i would read the entire thread before doing anything. and feel free to ask questions as well.

 

[Deleted User]

Android 10 has me going crazy. Trying to follow directions, but can't find a file named "boot.img".

 

[ocnbrze]

the guide i linked you to does not mention boot.img. one of his links does however. but if you read the op very carefully, he does mention....and i quote:

2. Unlock bootloader. Follow the directions provided here in the "Unlock the bootloader of the Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL" section. (Don't waste your time reading the rest of those instructions, since that will confuse you and they don't work anyways.)

edit: basically the root process goes:
1. setup adb and fastboot
2. unlock the bootloader
3. install twrp
4. install magisk
5. yay you are rooted!!!!!!!!!

 

[Angel220]

I Have a Verizon Pixel 2XL they say it is unlocked, but when i go into developer options OEM unlocking is greyed out.
When I go into bootloader device status is locked. Is there a way to fix this?

 

[ocnbrze]

I Have a Verizon Pixel 2XL they say it is unlocked, but when i go into developer options OEM unlocking is greyed out.
When I go into bootloader device status is locked. Is there a way to fix this?

what's the model number?

 

[Angel220]

what's the model number?

MODEL G011C

 

[ocnbrze]

sorry....missed the verizon part. from what i have

MODEL G011C

yeah sorry i missed the verizon part......apparently i can't read....LOL

so from what i have read is that most verizon variants come with locked bootloaders so oem unlock will not work.

i have not seen any work-a-rounds on it yet.
but i did find this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/oem-unlock-official-verizon-google-t3848701

found this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-2-xl-android-8-1-0-t4145953

bookmark this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/root-verizon-models-soon-to-t4144239

 

[Angel220]

sorry....missed the verizon part. from what i have

yeah sorry i missed the verizon part......apparently i can't read....LOL

so from what i have read is that most verizon variants come with locked bootloaders so oem unlock will not work.

i have not seen any work-a-rounds on it yet.
but i did find this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/oem-unlock-official-verizon-google-t3848701

found this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-2-xl-android-8-1-0-t4145953

bookmark this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/root-verizon-models-soon-to-t4144239

Thank you I'll Check these links, if not I know now buy my phones directly from the manufacturers!

 

[ocnbrze]

Thank you I'll Check these links, if not I know now buy my phones directly from the manufacturers!

just do your homework first, if you plan on rooting a phone.