Google Pixel 6 Pro Firmware | Fastboot Factory Images and OTA Files

Google Pixel series devices have been well-known in the smartphone market for the last couple of years, which stands out pretty well in flagship hardware specifications, camera excellence, performance with Pixel UI, and cool design overview. Though Google Pixel devices are the first to receive the latest Android OS updates and security patches, some users might need to install Google Pixel 6 Pro Firmware using Fastboot Factory Images and OTA Files.

Either your Pixel 6 Pro has started conflicting with some issue, or the latest software update is somehow causing some issues with the performance. Sometimes the latest software update might have bugs and stability issues that can arise app crashes, glitches, lags or stutters, battery draining & charging issues, slow boot or app opening time, etc. Some users want to return to the stock firmware from custom ROM or rooting.

If you’re also one of them and want to return to the stock firmware again by flashing the fastboot factory images or OTA files, you can follow this full guide to easily perform it. Meanwhile, suppose you’re unfortunate enough to even boot into your device system due to the bootloop issue, or the device is often stuck with a black screen. In that case, flashing stock firmware is the only efficient way to unbrick or restore your Pixel 6 Pro device.

Guide to Flash Google Pixel 6 Pro Firmware using Fastboot Factory Images

Remember that this fastboot flashing process may delete the user data from your handset. So, if your device is booted into the system, you should back up the important data from the internal storage before following this guide. It’s worth mentioning that your device will perform much better than before once you restore it to the factory default.

You need to check all the requirements and download links before jumping into the firmware flashing guide below.

Warning: GetDroidTips won’t be held responsible for any issue during/after the flashing process. You should know what you’re doing and proceed at your own risk.

Pre-Requisites

We’ll highly recommend you check all the requirements one by one so that the firmware flashing process can go smoothly.

1. Install Android SDK

You’ll have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your Windows PC. The official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google will come in handy while running adb and fastboot commands on the device.

2. Charge the Device

Make sure to charge the device sufficiently, which is more than 50%. It’ll ensure that your device’s battery won’t die during the firmware flashing process.

3. Requires a PC and a USB Cable

You’ll also require a computer and a USB cable to connect your Google Pixel 6 Pro to the PC.

4. Install Google USB Driver

It’s worth mentioning downloading and installing the latest Google USB Driver or Android USB Driver on your PC. The USB Driver always plays a major role in creating a stronger communication bridge between the device and the computer to run commands or transfer files easily.

5. Download All Required Files or Tools

It’s also highly recommended that you download all the required files and tools on your PC before jumping into the firmware flashing guide.

Download Links:

Here we’ve shared download links and versions for the Factory Images and Full OTA Images of Google Pixel 6 Pro (raven).

Note: Make sure to select the specific device variant according to the carrier and then download the firmware file on the PC.

Google Pixel 6 Pro (raven) Factory Images
Version	Download
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.015.A4, Oct 2021)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.019.B1, Oct 2021, AT&T)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.019.C2, Oct 2021, T-Mobile (US), USCC, Google Fi, CA, & TW carriers)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.019.C4, Oct 2021, Verizon)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.036, Nov 2021)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.036.A8, Nov 2021, Verizon)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.037, Nov 2021)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.037.A1, Nov 2021, Verizon)	Link
12.0.0 (SQ1D.220105.007, Jan 2022)	Link
12.0.0 (SQ1D.220205.003, Feb 2022)	Link
12.0.0 (SQ1D.220205.004, Feb 2022)	Link
12.1.0 (SP2A.220305.013.A3, Mar 2022)	Link
12.1.0 (SP2A.220405.004, Apr 2022)	Link
12.1.0 (SP2A.220505.002, May 2022)	Link
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230305.008.E1, Mar 2023)	Link
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230405.003.E1, Apr 2023)	Link

Google Pixel 6 Pro (raven) OTA Images
Version	Download
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.015.A4, Oct 2021)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.019.B1, Oct 2021, ATT)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.019.C2, Oct 2021, T-Mobile (US), USCC, Google Fi, CA, & TW carriers)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.019.C4, Oct 2021, Verizon)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.036, Nov 2021)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.036.A8, Nov 2021, Verizon)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.037, Nov 2021)	Link
12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.037.A1, Nov 2021, Verizon)	Link
12.0.0 (SQ1D.220105.007, Jan 2022)	Link
12.0.0 (SQ1D.220205.003, Feb 2022)	Link
12.0.0 (SQ1D.220205.004, Feb 2022)	Link
12.1.0 (SP2A.220305.013.A3, Mar 2022)	Link
12.1.0 (SP2A.220405.004, Apr 2022)	Link
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230305.008.E1, Mar 2023)	Link
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230405.003.E1, Apr 2023)	Link

Flash Google Pixel 6 Pro Stock ROM via Fastboot Factory Image

We’re assuming that you’ve successfully unlocked your Google Pixel 6/6 Pro bootloader by following the mentioned guide above. Now, head over to the following steps to install the firmware file on the device.

Note: You’ll need to unlock the bootloader on the device if you follow the Factory Image flashing method via Fastboot. If you do, follow this link to unlock the bootloader first. Unlocking the bootloader will delete all the data from the device storage. It’s not required for the sideloading OTA method.

First, connect your device to the PC via a USB cable.
You’ll need to boot into the Fastboot Mode to detect.
- Next, navigate to the platform-tools folder on the PC > Click on the address bar inside the folder.
- Type in CMD in the address bar and hit Enter to open the Command Prompt window. If prompted by UAC, click on Yes to proceed.
- Run the command below using the command prompt window to boot your device into the Fastboot Mode:

fastboot reboot-bootloader

Your Pixel 6 Pro device will boot into the bootloader mode unless it’s already on the bootloader screen.
Execute the following command line to start flashing the firmware file on the handset: [Otherwise, you can directly head over to the extracted firmware folder and double-click on the flash-all.bat file to run it]

flash-all.bat

As the flashing process begins, make sure to wait for it to complete. Do not unplug the device from the computer or do not skip this process.
Once all is done, your device will reboot to the system automatically. [Otherwise, try rebooting the device manually by long-pressing the power button for a few seconds]
The device may take some time to boot into the system for the first time after flashing the firmware. So, you’ll have to wait for a couple of minutes or so.
Enjoy!

You can also consider using Google’s Android Flash Tool to flash the firmware file on your Android device automatically. It requires a web browser that supports WebUSB support like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge 79+.

Flash Google Pixel 6 Pro Stock ROM via OTA Image

To install the OTA images, ensure you’ve already enabled Developer Options and USB Debugging in the Settings menu on your handset. So, head over to the Settings menu > About Phone > Tap on Build number 7 times continuously to enable Developer options.
Now, return to the main settings menu and search for Developer options.
Open Developer options and turn on USB Debugging > Connect your handset to the PC via a USB cable.
Now, reboot your phone into recovery mode by following the steps below:
- Navigate to the platform-tools folder on the PC > Click on the address bar inside the folder.
- Type in CMD in the address bar and hit Enter to open the Command Prompt window.

adb reboot recovery

Your handset is now booted into the recovery mode > Select Apply update from ADB from the stock recovery mode.
Enter the following command line and start the process. [factory_image.zip will be the downloaded OTA image file]

adb sideload factory_image.zip

Once done, reboot your device, and wait for the system to boot up.
It may take a couple of minutes to boot. So, wait for that.
You’re done.

That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.