How to Root Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD) Easily [Simple Steps]

Today, Androidbiits.com will share a stunning news with Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD) (shiba) owners who are trying to root their device. It comes with scratch resistant corning gorilla glass, 16 million colors, Quasi Zenith Satellite System support, matte aluminum frame, face unlock protection, near field communication support and 50MP rear camera. If you have managed to unlock bootloader in Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD), then you can install Magisk on it by patching its stock firmware boot image using Magisk v26.3. According to XDA Developer topjohnwu, installing Magisk on Android smartphone will give root. So you can root Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD) by installing Magisk. If you have successfully unlocked bootloader, then Androidbiits.com will help you in rooting Google Pixel 8 GKWS6. You can use Magisk v26.3 to patch boot image of your phone. Previously, I have published the simple instructions for unlocking bootloader in Google Pixel 8. Now, I will discuss about the step-by-step tutorial to root Google Pixel 8.

I am expecting that you will be able to root Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD) using Magisk v26.3 without experiencing problem after reading the tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. Magisk v26.3 is developed by XDA Senior Recognized Developer topjohnwu. Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD) may lose warranty after being rooted. This method will remove the factory restrictions. It will let you enjoy many Custom ROMs on your phone. This method will also let you enjoy many other benefits on your phone.

You must save your private documents securely including messages and contacts before rooting Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD) using Magisk v26.3, because there is a possibility of losing all documents from your phone. If you are a big fan of Custom ROM and planning to install it on your Google Pixel 8 GKWS6, then you must be eagerly waiting to root your phone.

Below are the steps using which you can root Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD). Androidbiits.com will not be responsible if your phone got broken while being rooted using Magisk v26.3. Google Pixel 8 battery must be above 94 percentage before following the rooting steps. You will not be able to root your phone without unlocking its bootloader.

How to Root Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6, G9BQD) Easily [Simple Steps]

1. First you have to unlock bootloader in Google Pixel 8.

2. Download stock firmware for Google Pixel 8 on your desktop.

3. You will find another ZIP folder after extracting the stock firmware. You have to extract this ZIP folder to get “init_boot.img” file.

4. Download Magisk v26.3 apk. It is developed by XDA Senior Recognized Developer topjohnwu.

5. Download and install USB driver on desktop.

6. Activate USB debugging on your phone.

7. Attach your phone with desktop and transfer Magisk v26.3 apk and “init_boot.img” file to your phone.

8. Install Magisk v26.3 apk on your phone.

9. Start Magisk v26.3 on Google Pixel 8 and choose “Select and Patch a File” option.

10. Select the stock “init_boot.img” file that you have transferred to your phone. Finally, you will get magisk_patched img file.

11. You have to download SDK Platform Tools ZIP file.

12. Open platform tools folder on your PC after extracting the ZIP file.

13. Copy the magisk_patched img file from Google Pixel 8 to platform tools folder on your PC. You have to rename magisk_patched img file to “magisk_patched.img” file.

14. Connect your phone with PC via USB cable.

15. Inside the platform-tools folder, you have to type “cmd” in the address bar and press “enter” button to open the Command Window.

16. Enter the following command to check the connected device:

adb devices

17. If your device is successfully connected with PC, then you will be able to see a serial number.

18. Enter the following command to put Google Pixel 8 into Fastboot mode:

adb reboot bootloader

19. Enter the following command to check Fastboot mode:

fastboot devices

20. If your phone is successfully entered into Fastboot mode, then you will be able to see a serial number.

21. Enter the following command to install “magisk_patched.img” file in your Google Pixel 8:

fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img

22. Enter the following command after the installation process is completed:

fastboot reboot

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