GSM6 Community

Supported Models:
Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
Pixel 9, 9 Pro (and upcoming variants with similar bootloader structure)

DISCLAIMER
Rooting your device voids warranty and may break OTA updates. Proceed at your own risk. GSM6 or the author is not responsible for any damage or data loss.

REQUIREMENTS
Unlocked bootloader
ADB & Fastboot tools installed
Magisk ZIP / APK
Stock firmware (for boot.img extraction)
PC with USB cable
Basic terminal/command knowledge

STEP 1: Unlock Bootloader
Enable Developer Options:
Settings → About Phone → Tap Build Number 7 times

Enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging

Connect your device to PC via USB

Open terminal or CMD and type:

adb devices
adb reboot bootloader

Once in Fastboot mode:

fastboot flashing unlock

Confirm unlock on device screen
(⚠ This will factory reset your phone!)

STEP 2: Get Stock init_boot.img
You MUST patch the exact init_boot.img matching your device build number.

Download factory image for your Pixel from Google:
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Extract the downloaded .zip → Find the init_boot.img inside image-xxxx.zip

STEP 3: Patch Boot.img using Magisk
Install Magisk APK on your Pixel:

Copy the init_boot.img to your phone

Open Magisk → Install → Select and Patch a File

Choose your init_boot.img → Magisk will output magisk_patched.img

Copy magisk_patched.img back to your PC

STEP 4: Flash Patched init_Boot Image
Reboot into Fastboot mode:

adb reboot bootloader

Flash the patched init_boot:

fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img

Once done:

fastboot reboot
ROOT VERIFIED
Open Magisk app after reboot. If it shows installed, your Pixel is rooted successfully.

OPTIONAL: SafetyNet, Zygisk, Hide Root
Enable Zygisk inside Magisk settings

Use MagiskHide Props Config or LSPosed if apps detect root

Pass SafetyNet using Universal SafetyNet Fix or Play Integrity Fix

DOWNLOADS
ADB & Fastboot Drivers (

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Recommended USB drivers (

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Magisk Latest (GitHub) (

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Google Pixel Factory Images (

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SafetyNet Fix

NEED HELP?
Ask your questions below — mention your Pixel model, Android version, and exact issue. We'll help you step-by-step.