How to Root Google Pixel 4 & 4 XL on Android 10 [Walkthrough]

Magisk v22 brings some changes, if you're stuck at a particlar part of the video relating to pulling the magisk_patched image, or downloading Magisk Manager, have a look here: https://link.squabbi.com/6yyrih

It's rootin' and tootin' time for the Pixel 4! This video will cover everything from FAQs, to actually rooting the phone and having the best settings after rooting.

This video was aimed for beginners who want a slow video to guide them through the steps for unlocking the bootloader, using Magisk Manager to patch a stock boot.img to root, and to see what Magisk Manager can do for you.

But if you already know a thing or two, just as you can normally, use Magisk Manager to patch the stock boot.img to root.

Intro song: 「GH」- Watching The Sun Set
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⚠ Your data will be wiped when you unlock the bootloader. NO ifs, NO buts.

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▼ Notice
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▼ Requirements

USB A to USB C cable (preferably USB 3.0).
Roughly 30 minutes.
Patience.

▼ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
[Information]
00:11 Method
00:31 Contents
01:38 Unlocking the Bootloader
02:01 FAQ
02:07 Can I brick my phone?
02:41 Will I Get Updates?
03:08 Can I update my rooted phone?
03:38 Will my apps work the same after rooting?
04:35 Can I Unroot my Phone?

[Device Setup]
05:00 [Enable OEM Unlock]
05:07 Enable Developer Options
05:24 Enable OEM Unlock
06:00 Enable USB Debugging

06:27 [Downloads]
06:28 Google USB Drivers
06:59 SDK Platform Tools
07:29 Factory Image from Google
08:26 Magisk Manager

09:06 [Install Magisk Manager]
09:23 Open Magisk Manager

09:39 Downloads Check
09:48 [Extract Files]

09:56 Extract USB Driver folder
10:01 Extract Platform Tools
10:11 Extract boot.img from Factory Image

[Computer Setup]
10:39 Install USB Drivers
11:14 [Using the Platform Tools]
11:59 Typing 'cmd' in the address bar of the platform-tools folder
12:32 Go back to the Android folder
12:42 Push boot.img to phone /sdcard/

12:56 adb devices
13:04 Accept USB Debugging Authorisation prompt
13:36 adb push ..\boot.img /sdcard/
13:44 If you can't drag and drop files

14:15 [Patch Copied boot.img using Magisk Manager]
14:32 Browse for the boot.img
14:35 Enable access to internal storage
14:57 Patching the boot.img
15:27 Pull patched boot.img back to PC

15:30 adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.img ..

[Rooting]
16:34 [Unlock the Bootloader]
16:51 Reboot to Bootloader

17:30 fastboot devices
17:36 What happens if I see nothing come up?

18:38 fastboot flashing unlock

19:10 Accepting the prompt
19:27 Boot into Android
19:52 You can set up your phone again!

20:18 [Rooting our Phone]
20:24 Reboot into Bootloader

20:52 fastboot devices
21:07 fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
21:32 I see boot_b is that OK?

[Finishing Up]
22:05 [Rebooting to Android]
22:33 Installing Magisk Manager

[Magisk Manager Tour]
23:05 Launching Magisk Manager
24:15 Magisk Manager Brief Tour
25:40 Repackaging Magisk Manager (hiding the app)
26:28 Changing the Update Channel for Beta releases

[Recommended Settings]
27:04 Disable Automatic System Updates
27:14 Enable USB Debugging

27:31 Finishing Notes

▼Links

Google USB Drivers (Windows): http://bit.ly/21kUlUP
- Tutorial on installing drivers:    • Install Google USB Drivers for Pixels...  

Android SDK Platform Tools: http://bit.ly/2weoivd
- Tutorial for using the SDK Platform Tools anywhere on Windows:    • How to setup ADB & fastboot to be use...  

Google Factory Images: http://bit.ly/1lULnwU

Magisk XDA Thread: http://bit.ly/2ikrvTD

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