yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
Depends what build you are on. The newer builds are a bit hit and miss with the boot-to-root image. You can try and root now if you want to. If you want to install twrp later then it will be a case of flashing stock boot > booting twrp (temp) > installing twrp zip (perm) > rebooting to twrp > flashing root zip. Of course the Toolkit will do all this automatically :)

Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] quinejh:
Just a curious question, lm at work now but let's say tomorrow I use the tool to root and I bootloop but I just keep trying until finally it sticks and boots up. What one of the things I miss the most from my N6 is viper which is now available for our device. Can this tool be used to flash it? Just a thought that hit me. Thanks
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shindiggity:
Cool beans, thanks for the continued work brotha!!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jdl512:
I've been waiting to install the early November update from Verizon in case it prevents me from unlocking. I can't find info on that in xda.

***Will I still be able to unlock if I install this update from Verizon ? My daydream headset arrived yesterday but won't work without the update. Thanks.

Update***

Sunshine site confirms google/Verizon did NOT remove the ability to unlock with the early Nov android update- NDE63X for standard Verizon pixel. Found an article saying it has been added for a future update, however.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] doubleho:
ended up bootlooping ,63v....
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ansontyl96:
I am wondering is there anyways to get this tookit work on Mac?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] john7760:
I also run a MBP. I was able to get root using a different method as I couldn't use the tool. PM me for details.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] quinejh:
Not sure how to pm from the phone app, bit I'll tell you what, I've tried to root this phone both with the skipsoft tool as well as ADB ( following YouTube instructions) about 10 times bootlooping every single time. Any help you could provide me would be greatly appreciated.. I'm currently running version V
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] john7760:
I sent you a private message with the instructions. Good luck
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] doubleho:
first u need to download factory image and flash it (option 9,1 using the toolkit) then follow https://www.google.com.hk/amp/androiding.how/root-pixel-xl-magisk/amp/ to root ,it uses sr4
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] john7760:
Did you have any luck?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] quinejh:
Yes I did! Thank you. For the help! It kept asking in tarp for a password and for the life of me I couldn't get past it. So what I did was boot into storage k did a factory reset and then rooted and flashed tarp before setup. Now that everything is setup can I put a password on my phone? And what partition do I install viper on? Again thank you so much.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] john7760:
yes you can put a password or pin on the phone and you should be able to use that same one when asked in twrp. Not sure on viper i'm used to using A.R.I.S.E on the Nexus 6P but not on here
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] quinejh:
I used Aries on my n6 and loved it. Don't think it's available for this device yet
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] shindiggity:
It's available on the only Rom available for this device ?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] quinejh:
When u installed Aries how do you know what partition to install it to? Just covering my bases in case it asks .
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] john7760:
I haven't installed on pixel
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mocsab:
I believe roms and mods need to be flashed on A - you can see which one you are on when you boot into Bootloader - it says on the screen - or you can also see it in TWRP - go to Twrp recovery - click the Reboot button - and look at the bottom of the screen. ( if it doesn't say A and If you have not flashed anything yet, and your device says you are on B - you can click A to change it - then reboot to recovery to check to see if it stuck (it should) and then if you are still on A go ahead and flash the rom from there.

There are some mods for audio enhancement that you can installl - but they don't need twrp to be installed to work. Go to the thread and you will see easy to follow instructions to flash. Good luck...
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] itsme_4ucz:
Hi OP, i used this tool to root my phone, but my phone was stuck on boot.

i got some help on the other thread, looks like the boot-to-root link is outdated and once i used the latest, it worked just fine.

https://download.chainfire.eu/1010/CF-Root1/root-sailfish-pixel.zip

Can you please update so that other user wont see this issue? Thanks again for the tool!!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ragzz03:
So this seems easy but it fails everytime... I cannot put the super su file in the root\googlepixel as it just says operation failed when trying to move the file from doanloads to anywhere else.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Xentar712:
Wish I would have read this sooner. I was at the boot screen for a long time so I powered it off and did a factory reset. Unfortunately now it's still stuck at boot and has been this way for over 30 minutes now. Did you run into this?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] itsme_4ucz:
Yes, factory reset will not help, I tried that too.

You will have to flash factory image, tool has an option to do that, (I think option 9)

Once you have a clean setup, start fresh.

Try fetching the new boot-root IMG from the link I gave and place it in root folder and retry.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] killall:
Whenever I get stuck at boot, I just follow Chainfire's advice and flash stock boot to BOTH slots

fastboot flash boot_a /path/to/boot.img

fastboot flash boot_b /path/to/boot.img

Works every time, saves having to wipe device
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lsuzu:
Thank you so much for this remarkable utility! Successfully recovered my soft bricked NDE63X Verizon Pixel using Skipsoft Android Toolkit.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
Update Available for Google Pixel device module 1.0.8 [ALL USERS]

Changelog:

+Added TWRP custom recovery [alpha2] flash routine [enabled from build selection screen]

+Added root via custom recovery routine with instructions

+Enabled flashing stock recovery routine [will flash stock boot aswell]

+TWRP OpenRecoveryScript routines can be enabled via main menu options 4,5,5

+Rooting Screen can be switched between standard/cfautoroot via options 4,5,1

+Added lots of small bug fixes and other stuff for Pixel/PixelXL devices

NOTES:

1.As twrp custom recovery is still in alpha build it is not enabled by default. To enable all the custom recovery options you need to type enablerecoveryimnotstupid from the build selection screen (after selecting your working device). This will enable all the custom recovery options permanently and will not have to be done again.

2.Also I have addded an option in the rooting options to enable openrecoveryscript options. If anyone does want to enable these options to test if openrecoveryscript works with twrp-alpha2 just select options 4,5,5 from the main menu. Please let me know if it works.

3.If you enable custom recovery options then the rooting menu will switch to the standard menu (without cf-boot-to-root). IF you want to switch back to the cf-boot-to-root menu options (or between the 2 screens) just select options 4,5,1 from the main menu.

I spent a lot of hours doing these updates. If you find it useful please consider upgrading to the Pro/Ultimate version as it helps me out a lot and allows me to keep working on Toolkit updates. Thanks.

Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified there is an update available and can auto update. SIMPLE.

Non Pro users have a few extra steps.

1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.

2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)

3. VERY IMPORTANT!! Select option 62 to update the Toolkit base to the latest version 1.5.6 (adb/fastboot fixes)

4. Select the device (google pixel) from the list

5. Type y or yes to delete the existing module files and settings for the device

6. Restart the Toolkit, select the device and new module files will be downloaded/installed

If you want to donate to a device project please do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy, Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Haz3:
Will this still work with 7.1.1? TIA
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
Update Available for Google Pixel device module 1.1.1 [ALL USERS]

Changelog:

+Added Support [including root] for Android 7.1.1 NMF26O build

+Added above STOCK firmware AND OTA images to download/flash directly from Toolkit using option 9,1 [firmware download/flash] or 10,1 [ota download/sideload]

+Updated adb/fastboot files to latest revision r25.1

+Updated root procedures for better control

NOTE1: To permanently enable all the custom recovery options you need to type enablerecoveryimnotstupid from the build selection screen

NOTE2: To enable openrecoveryscript options select options 4,5,5 from the main menu

NOTE3: Rooting Screen can be switched between standard/cfautoroot via options 4,5,1 from the main menu

I spent a lot of hours doing these updates. If you find it useful please consider upgrading to the Pro/Ultimate version as it helps me out a lot and allows me to keep working on Toolkit updates. Thanks.

Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified there is an update available and can auto update. SIMPLE.

Non Pro users have a few extra steps.

1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.

2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)

3. VERY IMPORTANT!! Select option 62 to update the Toolkit base to the latest version 1.5.6

4. Select the device (google pixel) from the list

5. Type y or yes to delete the existing module files and settings for the device

6. Restart the Toolkit, select the device and new module files will be downloaded/installed

If you want to donate to a device project please do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy, Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mackentosh:
Thank you sir Pixel owner ?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
Update Available for Google Pixel device module 1.1.3 [ALL USERS]

Changelog:

+Added alternative method when flashing stock system image if default method fails

+Added OTA flash procedure option. If custom recovery flashed, will flash to stock

+Fixed OTA flash reboot selection crashing toolkit

+Bug fixes

NOTES:

1.As twrp custom recovery is still in alpha build it is not enabled by default. To enable all the custom recovery options you need to type enablerecoveryimnotstupid from the build selection screen (after selecting your working device). This will enable all the custom recovery options permanently and will not have to be done again.

2.Also I have addded an option in the rooting options to enable openrecoveryscript options. If anyone does want to enable these options to test if openrecoveryscript works with twrp-alpha2 just select options 4,5,5 from the main menu. Please let me know if it works.

3.If you enable custom recovery options then the rooting menu will switch to the standard menu (without cf-boot-to-root). IF you want to switch back to the cf-boot-to-root menu options (or between the 2 screens) just select options 4,5,1 from the main menu.

I spent a lot of hours doing these updates. If you find it useful please consider upgrading to the Pro/Ultimate version as it helps me out a lot and allows me to keep working on Toolkit updates. Thanks.

Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified there is an update available and can auto update. SIMPLE.

Non Pro users have a few extra steps.

1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.

2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)

3. VERY IMPORTANT!! Select option 62 to update the Toolkit base to the latest version 1.5.6

4. Select the device (google pixel) from the list

5. Type y or yes to delete the existing module files and settings for the device

6. Restart the Toolkit, select the device and new module files will be downloaded/installed

If you want to donate to a device project please do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy, Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Droid1019:
I don't suppose there's anyway this would work on a Mac?
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] aholeinthewor1d:
Haven't rooted or installed TWRP yet. Just unlocked and I've been reading a bunch. Can anyone explain what the difference is between rooting with this vs rooting the way explained here https://www.androidexplained.com/pixel-systemless-root/

I keep seeing mention of rooting with SuperSu and then something called boot to root.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FernBch:
Don't do boot to root. I tried and all I could get was a bootloop. I read some more and found out that is an older method. Just install TWRP then SU via flashing in TWRP. Much easier...
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] グリッチ:
tbh, I used boot-to-root with skipsoft tool and it worked great, and then i just installed the SR5 apk. i was originally going to use twrp, but when i booted, all my files are encrypted so it was just all jumbled, no point. but main story is i used boot-to-root (SR3) on 7.1.1, and all is working great! so good luck
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FernBch:
TWRP has released an RC1 build but when I try to D/L I am getting a md5 mismatch everytime.

Anyway. One of the issues with the early TWRP sailfish builds is related to decrypting the Data when TWRP boots. If you don't get the decryption screen it is suggested to reboot TWRP. Once I can get a good D/L I'll check it again.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mpetruzz:
i have a pixel and would like to unlock the bootloader etc with this tool. do i need to donate to get the pro version in order to do that? right now, unless i'm doing something wrong, i'm not seeing the menu options listed in the first few posts. thx
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
You do not have to donate to be able to unlock the bootloader or root your device. Donating is to say thanks and make updating the toolkit a lot easier.

Start the Toolkit, select your device, select your build (or latest build if not sure), let files download and then select option 3 from the main menu to unlock the bootloader or option 4 for rooting.

Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
Update Available for Google Pixel device module 1.1.5 [ALL USERS]

Changelog:

+Added Support [including root] for Android 7.1.1 NMF26Q build

+Added above STOCK firmware AND OTA images to download/flash directly from Toolkit using option 9,1 [firmware download/flash] or 10,1 [ota download/sideload]

+Updated TWRP Recovery to RC1 build and removed useage restrictions

+Updated Start Screen [added future devices and added disable server ping option]

NOTES:

1. I have added an option in the rooting options to enable openrecoveryscript options. If anyone does want to enable these options to test if openrecoveryscript works with twrp-RC1 just select options 4,5,5 from the main menu. Let me know if it works.

2. To switch back to the cf-boot-to-root menu options (or between the 2 root selection screens) just select options 4,5,1 from the main menu.

I spent a lot of hours doing these updates. If you find it useful please consider upgrading to the Pro/Ultimate version as it helps me out a lot and allows me to keep working on Toolkit updates. Thanks.

Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified there is an update available and can auto update. SIMPLE.

Non Pro users have a few extra steps.

1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.

2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)

3. VERY IMPORTANT!! Select option 62 to update the Toolkit base to the latest version 1.5.6 with updates/fixes

4. Select the device (google pixel) from the list

5. Type y or yes to delete the existing module files and settings for the device

6. Restart the Toolkit, select the device and new module files will be downloaded/installed

If you want to donate to a device project please do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy, Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mpetruzz:
Thanks man! I got it working now and will def be donating!! So here's what I'm trying to do. I have the Verizon Pixel on 7.1 and am bootloader unlocked and rooted. I wanted to update to 7.1.1 and need to flash the stock image in order to take the OTA. Can I do that with your toolkit via option 9 that says flash stock image?

Just wanna ask before I do something wrong and get into trouble.

Thx
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Link200:
So I used the toolkit to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and root. I got back into the phone and found a lot of my stuff wasn't working such as notifications (factory reset fixed). I also found that somewhere in the process I went from 7.1.1 NMF260 to the 7.1 Verizon build. No idea how that happened.

All fixed. Just found this stuff to be weird.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
I can't give you a 100% confident answer about that one. The latest stock firmware image on googles site that specifically says verizon is NDE63X. The NMF26Q doesn't say it's for versizon devices bit it also doesn't say that it's not for verizon.. The bootloader should be compatible on any Pixel as they are essentially the same so I don't think there would be a problem and if there is you should be able to reboot to bootloader and flash the verizon stock image back to the device. The choice is yours.

Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FernBch:
FYI If you are curious I am running NMF26Q on my VZW Pixel

---------- Post added at 08:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:29 PM ----------

Installed yesterday
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
Thanks for the info I guess its safe to flash on the verizon model :)

Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mpetruzz:
I guess I'm getting this confused. When I select the option to flash boot.img does the toolkit flash the boot.img of the software version I have or the latest version?

Can I can flash a boot.img for a different version of software and not have issues??

---------- Post added at 02:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:19 PM ----------

I'm on nde63x and am trying to flash the boot.img so I can take the 7.1.1 OTA.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FernBch:
Your boot.img needs to be untouched and for the build you are on (no root or TWRP). The BL does not need to be relocked.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mskip:
Which option are you talking about to flash the boot.img?

When you choose a build after selecting the device to work with the stock boot/recovery image for that build will be downloaded for you to use if needed. If you select option 12 then you can flash any boot image that you downloaded. It will be flashed to both slots. You can also use option 9,4 ro download a stock firmware image and flash the boot image from that. Its always best to flash the boot image from the build you are running.

Mark.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] kgirlx:
just got vzw pixel

just got this phone today. vzw. still in box, Version-nde63p. i dont want to turn it on and have it update automatically before i can root, unlock and install twrp. read this whole thread and want to use this toolkit to do it. ive downloaded all the factory images from P to the latest Q. downloaded supersu sr5, and twrp rc1, both the zip and img file, and your toolkit v1.5.6. to desktop. im going to buy the pro version. you deserve it for making this easy as i hope this will be. im just asking on how here do i turn it on without it updating. im just lost on what to do first and the order of steps to do it. any answers are appreciated. thanks.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Haz3:
1. Take out sim card before anything(phone off!!)

2. skip all the set up process including wifi setup!! Skip everything you can.

3. Get to developer options and kill auto update and enable USB debugging.

4. Should be able to proceed from there with the whole process.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] PolishPrince:
This Skipsoft Android Toolkit from [MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION] is really slick. I've never been a "toolkit" guy before, but with changes happening so fast with supersu and twrp, mskip is keeping up with the changes. DEFINITELY DONATE AND GET THE PRO VERSION
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Haz3:
Totally agree made my transition to pixel way easy!!
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] N3RO2403:
So, I just got the pixel. Like a dumbass I took the OTA not thinking and now I'm on 7.1.1 will the skipsoft tool work on unlocking/rooting/recovery or do I need to find away to downgrade
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FernBch:
You, my friend, are stuck. There is no exploit for 7.1.1 and you cannot downgrade. The update blocks everything.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] N3RO2403:
I saw a few things online that says they found a way a s the skipsoft said it can from what I saw
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FernBch:
Interesting. All I have ever seen is depixel8 is the only way to unlock the Verizon BL and the update closes that exploit. Other published info has said downgrading from the official OTA is not possible.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] N3RO2403:
I'm new to the pixel, but I looked at the skipsoft supported devices and builds and it says 7.1.1 and build NMF260 which is what I have so I can assume it will work right? If only I didn't have a Chromebook
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] FernBch:
For the Google Edition, yes. For the Verizon Branded, no.
[Google Pixel ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] N3RO2403:
Damn, and no known way to downgrade, yet