Today, Androidbiits.com will share a glorious news with Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F, GR0M2, G4S1M) (barbet) owners who are trying to root their device. It comes with stereo speakers, 85.0 percent screen to body ratio, 6GB Random access memory, 6.34 inches display, Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G processor, high dynamic range support and 16MP rear camera. If you have managed to unlock bootloader in Pixel 5a GR0M2, then you can install Magisk on it by patching its stock firmware boot image using Magisk v26.1. According to XDA Developer topjohnwu, installing Magisk on Android smartphone will give root. So you can root Pixel 5a GR0M2 by installing Magisk. If you have successfully unlocked bootloader, then Androidbiits.com will help you in rooting Pixel 5a GR0M2. You can use Magisk v26.1 to patch boot image of your phone. Previously, I have published the simple instructions for unlocking bootloader in Google Pixel 5a. Now, I will discuss about the step-by-step tutorial to root Google Pixel 5a.

I am expecting that you will be able to root Pixel 5a GR0M2 using Magisk v26.1 without experiencing problem after reading the tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. Magisk v26.1 is developed by XDA Senior Recognized Developer topjohnwu. Pixel 5a GR0M2 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 Pixel 5a GR0M2 using Magisk v26.1, 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 Pixel 5a GR0M2, then you must be eagerly waiting to root your phone.

Below are the steps using which you can root Pixel 5a GR0M2. Androidbiits.com will not be responsible if your phone got broken while being rooted using Magisk v26.1. Pixel 5a battery must be above 96 percentage before following the rooting steps. You will not be able to root your phone without unlocking its bootloader.

How to Root Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F, GR0M2, G4S1M) Easily [Simple Steps]

1. First you have to unlock bootloader in Pixel 5a.

2. Download stock firmware for Pixel 5a on your desktop.

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

4. Download Magisk v26.1 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 v26.1 apk and “boot.img” file to your phone.

8. Install Magisk v26.1 apk on your phone.

9. Start Magisk v26.1 on Pixel 5a and choose “Select and Patch a File” option.

10. Select the stock “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 Pixel 5a 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 Pixel 5a 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 Pixel 5a:

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

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

fastboot reboot

You have successfully rooted Pixel 5a GR0M2. If you are experiencing any difficulty while rooting Pixel 5a, then don’t hesitate to share your issue with Androidbiits.com. Please submit your email address and subscribe to get more information regarding Pixel 5a. You must check your email to activate subscription.