The device crashing to recovery mode, Bluetooth not working, inconsistent network, screen timeout not working, system UI not responding were just some of the noteworthy “features” of the last month’s update. Such was its impact that Google ultimately decided to pull it off the shelves. So the general users had no choice but to wait for the next OTA, which has finally been delivered, after getting delayed by “just” over a month. On the other hand, the tech enthusiasts went ahead and downgraded their device to the November OTA. Likewise, most of them also gained administrative privileges by rooting their device via Magisk. And now that a new OTA update has made its way, they are looking for a fail-safe approach to update their device. If you are also on the same page, then this tutorial shall help you out. In this guide, we will show you the steps to install the January 2022 OTA Update on rooted Pixel 6/Pro devices. Follow along.
How to Install January 2022 OTA Update on Rooted Pixel 6/Pro
There exist three different methods to carry out this task- ADB Sideload, Fastboot Commands, and Android Flash Tool. As for this guide, we will be opting for the third method as it is the most straightforward and easy to execute. Moreover, the process will not wipe your data, but it is still highly recommended to take a complete device backup beforehand, just to be on the safer side. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
STEP 1: Install Android SDK
First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.
STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging
Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging so that your device is recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode. Likewise, Debugging would also be needed by the Flash Tool. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
STEP 3: Install January 2022 Update on Pixel 6/Pro via Android Flash Tool
We will now be flashing the January 2022 update onto your rooted Pixel 6/Pro via the Android Flash Tool. Follow along.
STEP 4: Download Pixel 6/Pro January 2022 Factory Image
STEP 5: Patch Pixel 6/Pro January 2022 Boot.img File
STEP 6: Boot Pixel 6/Pro via January 2022 Patched Boot.img
STEP 7: Root Pixel 6/Pro via Direct Install
So with this, we round off the guide on how you could install the January 2022 OTA update on the rooted Pixel 6/Pro devices. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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