Before we move on to the guide, let us first know about its specifications and limitations. Pixel 6a has a 6.1-inch Full HD+ display. But the display supports only up to 60Hz refresh rate. And since most of the devices come with a high refresh rate even within the budget segment, this is one of the disadvantages of the Pixel 6a. Google Pixel 6a comes with the same Tensor chip used in the Pixel 6 series. So the performance should be the same as flagship phones. It only comes with one RAM variant and that is 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. The camera on the Pixel 6a includes 12.2MP + 12MP Rear cameras and an 8MP front camera. And the device runs on the latest Android 12. It is enough to get a good performance from a device which can be even increased by rooting the phone which gives users more control over their phones. Google released the kernel source and its fastboot image file which means developers can start custom development for the device. This means we can expect custom ROMs, custom Recoveries, and Mods for the Pixel 6a. But it’s going to take some time before we start seeing any of the custom development projects. You can root your Pixel 6a to get advanced features and customization. And for rooting Pixel 6a, first, you need to unlock the bootloader of Pixel 6a. So let’s start with that.
Unlock Bootloader of Google Pixel 6a
Just like other Android and older Pixel phones, the new Pixel 6a also comes with locked bootloader for security measures. But some OEMs like Google allow their users to unlock the bootloader. But it can void the warranty and users might not get official OTA updates. Unlocking bootloader of the Pixel 6a is exactly the same as other Pixel phones. So if you want to root Pixel 6a, follow these steps to unlock bootloader of Pixel 6a. Once you have unlocked the bootloader, you will see it in the fastboot or bootloader mode under status. The unlocked word will be marked red. This means the bootloader is locked and you can root your phone or install custom ROMs and custom Recoveries. One thing to note is you don’t need to root your phone for custom ROMs and custom Recoveries. Now let’s jump to the rooting steps.
Prerequisites:
Install Magisk on your phoneTake a full backup of phone’s data (To restore if anything goes wrong)Install ADB & Fastboot drivers on PCDownload latest Android SDK Platform-ToolsDownload Factory Image for Pixel 6a (Version should be similar to that running on your phone)
Steps to Root Google Pixel 6a with Magisk
You can confirm the root access in Magisk or any third party root checker app. And once you have root access, you can enjoy all of its features. It let you use various Xposed Modules after installing Xposed framework. So there you have it, the complete guide on how to root Pixel 6a and how to unlock the bootloader of Pixel 6a. In case of any queries, do let us know in the comment section. More Guides:
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