Google Pixel, Pixel XL Android 7.1.2 Nougat official update: Here is complete guide

Learn how to update your Google Pixel and Pixel XL to the official Android 7.1.2 Nougat firmware.

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL can now get the official Android 7.1.2 Nougat firmware with build number NJH47F. The latest Nougat software update offers a bunch of tweaks, enhancements and security fixes for your phone. In this tutorial, we will teach you how to root your device so you can get the update.

Prerequisites

  • Back up your necessary data. You can use this tool.
  • Download and instal USB drivers on your computer.
  • Unlock Pixel bootloader here.
  • Instal Android SDK on your PC with ABD and Fastboot command working.
  • Enable USB debugging. Go to Menu > Settings > Applications > Developer Options.
  • Root NJH47F Android 7.1.2 official firmware on your phone.

Downloadables

  • Android SDK is needed. You can download it here. Make sure to set it up with platform-tools and USB drivers package in SDK.
  • Download SuperSU v2.82 in your PC.
  • Download TWRP recovery tool and make sure to store the ZIP file in the root directory of the phone. For Google Pixel, link here. For Google Pixel XL, link here.
  • Download Fastboot according to your compatible computers. Extract them in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tool directory. Create a directory folder if there is none. For Windows, link here. For Mac, link here. For Linux, link here.

How to root Google Pixel, Pixel XL Android 7.1.2 Nougat

Step 1: Connect the phone to your computer using a USB cord.

Step 2: Copy the SuperSU zip files from PC to phone.

Step 3: Download TWRP img file (Pixel here and Pixel XL here) and save it in the same directory where you extracted Fastboot/ADB files.

Step 4: Shut down your phone.

Step 5: Enter recovery mode through the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and launch the Command Prompt. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt. Type the following command: adb reboot bootloader.

Another way to enter recovery mode is by turning off your phone, then hold down the Volume Down key while turning the phone into recovery mode.

Step 6: Head over to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory. Launch the Command Prompt and type the following command: fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-sailfish.img (for Pixel), or fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img (for Pixel XL). Remember, if you are using the newer version on Pixel, replace twrp-3.0.2-0.

Step 7: Your phone should now enter the TWRP recovery mode.

Step 8: Choose instal, then tap the TWRP installer zip file. Confirm the action by swiping up.

Step 9: Reboot your phone into recovery mode.

Step 10: Tap Instal, the SuperSU zip file you had downloaded. Confirm flash by swiping up.

Step 11: Once flashed, Reboot System option will pop out, tap it.

Your phone should now be updated with the official Android 7.1.2 Nougat with build number NJH47F. Verify it through a root checking app.

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