Androidbiits.com will share a simple trick with Google Pixel XL (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200) (marlin) owners who are trying to unlock bootloader of their phone. It comes with 168g weight, dual-LED flash support, corning gorilla glass 4 protection, 5.5 inches display and Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 processor. If you have recently bought Pixel XL G-2PW2200, then you might be planning to unlock its bootloader. As we know, bootloader is a program that starts whenever phone is turned on. It activates the Android operating system on Pixel XL (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200). Locked bootloader does not allow us to install custom ROM on our phone. It only loads the authorized Android OS with a digital signature. Androidbiits.com will help you in unlocking Pixel XL G-2PW2200 bootloader. You will be able to install custom ROM after unlocking bootloader. Previously, I have published the simple instructions for unlocking bootloader of Google Pixel. Now, I will discuss about the step-by-step tutorial to unlock bootloader of Pixel XL.
I am hoping that you will be able to unlock Pixel XL (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200) bootloader without facing any problem after reading the tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. Don’t forget to activate developer options. You must note that your Pixel XL (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200) will lose warranty after the bootloader unlock process. It will let you install Custom ROM. You must activate OEM unlock options on your phone. Bootloader unlock process will also let you install Magisk, so you will be able to root your phone after unlocking its bootloader.
If you are planning to install official and unofficial LineageOS custom ROM on Pixel XL (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200), then you must be eagerly waiting to unlock bootloader. You must save your important documents securely including messages and contacts before unlocking Pixel XL G-2PW2200 bootloader, because there is a possibility of losing all documents from your phone during bootloader unlock process.
Below are the steps using which you can unlock Pixel XL (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200) bootloader. Androidbiits.com will not be responsible if your phone got broken during bootloader unlock process. Pixel XL battery must be above 86 percentage before bootloader unlock process. You must follow these steps at your own risk.
How to Unlock Bootloader of Google Pixel XL (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200) Easily [Simple Steps]
1. Tap “Settings” Menu, then you have to tap “About Phone” option.
2. Tap “Software Information” option.
3. Tap “Build number” option several times until you see “You are now a developer” on Pixel XL.
4. Tap “Settings” Menu again.
5. Tap “Developer options”, then activate “USB debugging” and “OEM unlocking” option.
6. Download Google Pixel XL USB driver and install it on PC.
7. Connect your phone with PC via USB cable.
8. Download SDK Platform Tools Zip File.
9. Open platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder on your PC after extracting the ZIP file.
10. Inside the platform-tools folder, you have to press the Shift Key and Right mouse click on your PC to open the Command Window.
11. Enter the following command to check the connected device:
adb devices
12. If your phone is successfully connected with PC, then you will be able to see a serial number.
13. Enter the following command to put Google Pixel XL G-2PW2100 into Fastboot mode:
adb reboot bootloader
14. Enter the following command to check Fastboot mode:
fastboot devices
15. If your phone is successfully entered into Fastboot mode, then you have to enter the following command:
fastboot flashing unlock
16. Choose “Unlock the bootloader” option using Pixel XL volume button and confirm it using power button.
17. Enter the following command after the bootloader unlock process is completed:
fastboot reboot
You have successfully unlocked bootloader of Pixel XL (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200). If you are experiencing any difficulty while unlocking Pixel XL bootloader, then don’t hesitate to share your issue with Androidbiits.com. Please submit your email address and subscribe to get more information regarding Pixel XL. You must check your email to activate subscription. I’ll help you in unlocking bootloader of your phone.