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Google Pixel 9a root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Google Pixel 9a

Released: 2025, March 19Available. Released 2025, April 10

ROOT AVAILABLE

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

4.6 Rating

General

Brand
Google
Model
Google Pixel 9a
Released
2025, March 19
Status
Available. Released 2025, April 10
Price
₹ 49,999 / $ 499.00 / £ 447.86 / € 476.99
OS
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
186 g (6.56 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
SIM
Nano-SIM +, eSIM

Display

Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Size
6.3 inches, 94.7 cm, 2, (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Dual
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
23W wired, PD3.0, 7.5W 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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
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

Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Models
GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12
SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Announced
2025, March 19
Loudspeaker
-27.2 LUFS (Good)
Battery (new)
Active use score 12:30h

Google Pixel 9a Overview

The Google Pixel 9a is an Android device from Google, released in 2025. It combines the Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) and a 6.3-inch display, running Android 15. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Google Pixel 9a

The Google Pixel 9a is a 2025 Android device from Google. It runs the Google Tensor G4 (4 nm), a Google Tensor platform with first-party factory images — the friendliest root target there is. Shipped software: 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 15, 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 9a?

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 9a 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 9a void my warranty?

Google will generally treat a rooted Google Pixel 9a 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 9a run?

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