Today, Androidbiits.com will share a stunning news with Pixel 8a (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D) owners who are trying to root their device. It comes with 120Hz refresh rate, 7.5W wireless charging support, phase detection auto focus support, 6.1 inches display, gyro sensor, 8GB Random access memory and water resistant body. If you have managed to unlock bootloader in Pixel 8a (GKV4X, G6GPR), then you can install Magisk on it by patching its stock firmware boot image using Magisk v27.0. According to XDA Developer topjohnwu, installing Magisk on Android smartphone will give root. So you can root Pixel 8a (GKV4X, G6GPR) by installing Magisk. If you have successfully unlocked bootloader, then Androidbiits.com will help you in rooting Pixel 8a GKV4X. You can use Magisk v27.0 to patch boot image of your phone. Previously, I have published the simple instructions for unlocking bootloader in Pixel 8a. Now, I will discuss about the step-by-step tutorial to root Google Pixel 8a.
I am expecting that you will be able to root Pixel 8a (GKV4X, G6GPR) using Magisk v27.0 without experiencing problem after reading the tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. Magisk v27.0 is developed by XDA Senior Recognized Developer topjohnwu. Pixel 8a (GKV4X, G6GPR) 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 8a (GKV4X, G6GPR) using Magisk v27.0, 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 8a GKV4X, then you must be eagerly waiting to root your phone.
Below are the steps using which you can root Pixel 8a (GKV4X, G6GPR). Androidbiits.com will not be responsible if your phone got broken while being rooted using Magisk v27.0. Pixel 8a battery must be above 92 percentage before following the rooting steps. You will not be able to root your phone without unlocking its bootloader.
How to Root Pixel 8a (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D) Easily [Simple Steps]
1. First you have to unlock bootloader in Pixel 8a.
2. Download stock firmware for Pixel 8a 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 v27.0 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 v27.0 apk and “init_boot.img” file to your phone.
8. Install Magisk v27.0 apk on your phone.
9. Start Magisk v27.0 on Pixel 8a 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 Pixel 8a 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 8a 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 8a:
fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img
22. Enter the following command after the installation process is completed:
fastboot reboot
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