How to Root Google Pixel 6: A Step-by-Step Guide

Prepare Your Device
Prepare Your Device
Before starting, make sure to back up all important data because the rooting process will wipe your device. Enable Developer Options on your Pixel 6 by going to Settings > About Phone and tapping on the Build Number seven times. Then, in the Developer Options menu, enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging. These steps are crucial to allow further modifications on your device.
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Unlock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
Unlocking the bootloader is necessary for rooting. Turn off your Pixel 6, then hold the Volume Down and Power buttons to boot into Fastboot Mode. Connect your phone to a PC with ADB and Fastboot tools installed. Open a command prompt on your PC and type:
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fastboot flashing unlock
Navigate using the volume buttons and confirm using the power button. This will erase all data on your device and unlock the bootloader.
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Patch Boot Image
Patch Boot Image
Download the factory image for your Pixel 6 and extract the boot.img file from it. Transfer this file to your phone. Install the Magisk app on your phone and select "Select and Patch a File" method to patch the boot image. Once patched, the file will be saved in your phone's Download folder with a name similar to magisk_patched_[random_strings].img.
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Flash Patched Image
Flash Patched Image
To flash the patched image, reboot your phone into Fastboot Mode again and connect it to your PC. Use the command prompt to navigate to the folder containing the patched image and run:
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fastboot flash boot path/to/magisk_patched.img
After flashing, reboot your device with:
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fastboot reboot
Once your phone reboots, Magisk should be installed, granting root access. If Magisk does not appear, reinstall the Magisk APK manually.
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