In 2018 Google introduced the third generation of Pixel phones as Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL. But many users couldn’t afford it, so recently Google introduces the budget phones of the same series named Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL. Both phones are about half the price of regular phones of the series but the features are really great especially the Camera. We will talk about its feature later. Google also gives its users the right to unlock bootloader whenever they want, just like Samsung & OnePlus. There is no need to fill any form or wait for a longer duration to unlock bootloader on Pixel 3a & 3a XL. It’s an easy procedure but still, you need a guide if you have never unlocked bootloader on Pixel phones. So, in this case, this guide will help you to easily boot into Fastboot Mode and Unlock Bootloader on Pixel 3a (XL). First, let’s have a look at the Pixel 3a & 3a XL Specifications.
Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL – Details
The Pixel 3a features a 5.6-inch display & Pixel 3a XL features a 6.0-inch display. Both the phones run on Android 9 Pie OS out of the box and both are upgradable. Pixel 3a & 3a XL are powered with Snapdragon 670 processor integrated with Adreno 615 GPU. Both phones are coupled with 4GB RAM onboard and 64GB of Internal Storage. Now talking about the camera, both Pixel 3a & 3a XL has same camera setup. At back both have a 12.2-megapixel rear camera. And at the front, both have an 8-megapixel selfie camera. You can not judge Google phone’s camera with megapixel because here the 12 MP camera is better than many 48 MP cameras. Both phones come with 3000mAh battery with fast charging technology. That’s it for the Specifications now let’s dive into the process to enter Fastboot Mode and then guide to unlock bootloader.
How to Enter Fastboot Mode on Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL
All the Android phones have the Fastboot mode, also it is known as Download Mode in some phones. This mode allows users to write command on the phones. Also, it only supports Fastboot commands. If you want to unlock bootloader then you need to know how to boot Google Pixel 3a to Fastboot Mode. There is more than one way to boot into Fastboot Mode. Below you will find two methods so follow any method that you find easy. Method 1: Method 2:
How to Unlock Bootloader on Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL
By default, the bootloader is locked on all phones, except if you buy the unlocked one. It restricts the device from being changed or modified. So if you want to root your phone or install TWRP recovery then first you need to unlock bootloader. After unlocking you will have the permission to modify your Pixel 3a/XL. Follow the step by step guide given below, also make sure to follow pre-requirements.
Prerequisites
Take a full backup of data (Unlocking bootloader will erase all the data) Install Google USB Drivers on PC Install ADB & Fastboot drivers on PC
Steps to Unlock Bootloader
So this is how you can unlock bootloader on Pixel 3a & 3a XL. This method will also work with other Pixel phones. Now you can easily root your phone and even install custom Recovery. This is it in the Pixel 3a Fastboot Mode and unlock the bootloader guide. If you get any error while performing any of the given methods then comment below (make sure to describe the error). We will reply with the solution to fix the error. Thanks. More Guides:
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