Considering Verizon’s history, it was expected that it wouldn’t allow unlocking of the bootloader of Google Pixel. But two developers who work under the banner of a company named Sunshine managed to come up with a crack that unlocks the bootloader of Google Pixel. Recently, they figured out how to unlock the bootloader of Google Pixel. I will guide you through the post below.
The unlocking tool is released for free, and everyone can use it. Many users have tried it, and they have confirmed that it works. The guys behind this tool are recognised developers of the XDA community. This is an unofficial method to unlock the bootloader, and once done, it will void your phone’s warranty. Although the tool is safe to use, many people have already tried it. However, it would be best to consider the potential risk of unlocking the bootloader using an unofficial app.
How to Unlock the Bootloader of Google Pixel and Pixel XL:
Let’s move on to the guide on unlocking the Google Pixel bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader is essential. If you want to install custom recovery or ROM. Or you like to root your phone to access the critical functions of the operating system and your phone.
Prerequisites:
- Download the dePixel8 file.
- Download ADB and fastboot.
- Make sure your phone is charged.
- Back up all your data using this guide. Unlocking the bootloader will erase everything present on your phone.
You will need adb and fastboot running on your Google Pixel to unlock its bootloader. You can achieve that by using the above-mentioned Minimal ADB tool.
Step to Step guide on how to unlock the bootloader of Google Pixel:
- First, download Minimal ADB and the fastboot tool from above and install them on your Windows PC.
- It was once done. Move the dePixel8 file to ADB and the fastboot folder.
- Now, connect Google Pixel to your laptop or PC.
- Open the ADB and Fastboot tools from the .exe file.
- Try adb and fastboot commands. Make sure both are working.
- Enter the following command:
adb push dePixel8 /data/local/tmp adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/dePixel8
- Finally, run the program by entering the following command:
adb shell /data/local/tmp/dePixel8
- Now, wait for your phone to reboot to the bootloader. If it is not rebooting, you can try to run various apps until it does, or you may have to reboot and start over.
- Now Issue the command:
fastboot oem unlocking
- This will open up the unlock prompt and warning on the screen. You can now unlock it.
- Lastly, enter:
fastboot oem unlock adb reboot
- If you get an error about unlocking not being allowed, start all over.
That’s all. Now you have successfully unlocked the bootloader of your Google pixel. You can now root your phone flash stock ROMs and recoveries and do whatever you want. Suppose you have issues following the above guide on unlocking the Google Pixel or Pixel XL bootloader. Feel free to contact me in the comments below. I usually get back within some hours.
