With the recent launch of the Android 10, the developers have geared up to find ways via which they can mod or root the devices. Moreover, the Android 10 brings in some changes in the system settings through which, one can root the devices. However, lucky for us, the developers are always one step ahead and there are numerous ways which you can use to root your device based on Android 10. And in this post, we bring to you a guide on how to root any Pixel device running Android 10 Q [Pixel 2, Pixel3/3a XL]. Besides, with the help of these methods, you can gain root access on any of the Pixel devices including the recently launched Pixel 3a and 3a XL.
If you are new to rooting, then you must understand that in order to root a device, you must first unlock the bootloader of the device. Then you go ahead and install any custom recovery like TWRP via which you can root your device. However, if you are already way ahead and know the drill then you can jump straight right into the guide on how to root any Pixel device running Android 10 Q. However, it is highly recommended that you follow all the instructions very carefully as Google has tweaked some system settings for its Pixel devices for rooting. So, without any further ado, let us get straight into the article itself;
How to root any Pixel device running Android 10 Q [Pixel 2, Pixel 3/3a XL]
As already mentioned, Google has changed some system settings of the recently its Pixel range of devices (Pixel 3, 3XL, 3a and 3a XL). The change is done in the “Logical Partitions” with the Android 10 Q release. Moreover, these logical partitions allow the user to install GSI (Generic System Image) without the need for unlocking the bootloader of the Pixel devices. All thanks to Magisk creator and manager, John Wu, who figured this and has shared this knowledge to the world. John Wu successfully managed to get root access on the Pixel devices running on Android 10.





So I rooted my pixel 2 when it was on Android 9, after the OTA update to 10 I was no longer rooted. My bootloader is still unlocked, am I able to get root again without wiping my phone? If i just follow all these steps it should keep my phone intact correct?