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Google Pixel 8 root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Google Pixel 8

Released: 2023, October 04Available. Released 2023, October 12

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote root service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

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General

Brand
Google
Model
Google Pixel 8
Released
2023, October 04
Status
Available. Released 2023, October 12
Price
$ 257.00 / £ 305.99 / € 457.04
OS
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Dimensions
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM +, eSIM

Display

Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Size
6.2 inches, 91.1 cm, 2, (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Dual
50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Charging
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min, 18W wireless, Reverse wireless, Bypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GKWS6, G9BQD
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GKWS6
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Models
GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41
Display
1446 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2023, October 04
Loudspeaker
-26.0 LUFS (Very good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 926801 (v9), 1158631 (v10), GeekBench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6), GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (new)
Active use score 11:17h
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 83h

Google Pixel 8 Overview

The Google Pixel 8 is an Android device from Google, released in 2023. It combines the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) and a 6.2-inch display, running Android 14. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Google Pixel 8

The Google Pixel 8 is a 2023 Android device from Google. It runs the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm), a Google Tensor platform with first-party factory images — the friendliest root target there is. Shipped software: Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades. For this model the realistic path is: the brand-specific unlock described below, followed by Magisk via patched init_boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 30–60 minutes.

Difficulty

Easy — well-supported device

Typical time

30–60 minutes

Method

Magisk via patched init_boot image (fastboot) — KernelSU also viable (GKI kernel)

Bootloader unlock on Google

Pixel bootloaders unlock with a single fastboot command once OEM Unlocking is enabled — no codes, no waiting periods. Carrier-financed US units (notably Verizon) can have the toggle permanently greyed out.

Platform notes

Google Tensor Pixels are the most rooting-friendly platform available: factory images are published directly by Google, flashing is plain fastboot, and recovery from mistakes is straightforward.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.
  • As a device launched on Android 14, the Magisk target is typically init_boot.img, not boot.img — patching the wrong image is the top bootloop cause on newer models.

FAQ

Can I root the Google Pixel 8?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched init_boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact Google procedure.

Does the Google Pixel 8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Recent Pixels have little TWRP support and do not need it: Google publishes full factory images, and root is installed by flashing a Magisk-patched init_boot image via fastboot.

Will root the Google Pixel 8 void my warranty?

Google will generally treat a rooted Google Pixel 8 as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the Google Pixel 8 run?

It runs Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.