How To Root Google Pixel 4a? [6 Easy Methods]

Here we have shown six methods to Root your Google Pixel 4a. You have to follow the exact same steps to get your smartphone unlocked.

About Google Pixel 4a

Google Pixel 4a Specifications
Display	5.81-inch, 1080×2340 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB
Battery Capacity	3140mAh
Rear Camera	12.2MP
Front Camera	8MP

Google Pixel 4a Review

What is Rooting?

Rooting an Android device is giving the phone full permission to operate the phone. After rooting the device you can easily install a custom kernel, custom ROM, unlock your phone and remove pre-installed applications.

Before starting the process of rooting, it is important to be aware of some advantages and disadvantages of Android devices.

Advantages of Rooting your Google Pixel 4a

Once you root your device there are some amazing things that unlock within your phone. It’s like giving your phone some kind of a superpower to perform anything it desires. There is some kind of desire which made you think of rooting your handset and it must be listed below.

1. Installing Custom ROMs: You can start installing a custom ROM or Kernel. it is the main reason why people try to root their Android smartphones. They are typically more enhanced than our stock ROM or the ROM provided by our phone’s manufacturer. Custom ROMs offer several performance fixes, a good user interface, and several customization tweaks to your system.

2. Ad-block for all apps is now possible: Pop-ups are considered a regular problem in most games and apps, but no one on the stock ROM is taking care of them. It often gets very complicated to stop all kinds of ads on our smartphone whereas on a rooted device it is very easy.

3. Easily install any app: Installing incompatible apps is now possible, root gives access to all the apps you can find. You get several bonuses such as updating the OS before it launches in the market. Also, there are some apps that can’t be uninstalled easily but with root, you can easily uninstall any app on your Google Pixel 4a.

4. More battery life and speed: You get more battery life Greenify to close useless applications automatically, effectively improving your device performance. The app needs root permission to unlock so rooting Android helps the smartphone to unlock its full potential.

6. Create full backups: Apps like Titanium will entirely back up your rooted device. The app only works on rooted Android devices.

Disadvantages of Rooting

If you root your Google Pixel 4a, you will lose your Phone Warranty.
You will not be able to receive System Updates from your phone manufacturer. Moreover, you will receive notifications regarding updates of the system, but you won’t be able to do so because have a rooted phone, to update simply unroot again and proceed.
If you miss any steps while rooting, your phone may become Completely Dead or bricked.
You will not be able to install OTA updates on your phone.
After rooting some smartphones, they start lagging with their User Interface. (mainly after rooting with Kingroot / Kingo root apps)

Pre-Requisite

There is a high risk of being stuck in between the process so make sure your phone is fully charged.
Make sure your phone Bootloader is unlocked on your Google Pixel 4a.
Install a custom recovery like TWRP to flash files. Check this guide
Also, Take Complete Backup of your Android device.
This guide is only for rooting Google Pixel 4a devices. Do not try this method on any other smartphone. otherwise, you can lose your device by becoming unstable.

Let’s Root Google Pixel 4a

Before we proceed to Root your Google Pixel 4a smartphone, you have to fulfill the below Requirements:

- Make sure to Unlock the Bootloader On Google Pixel 4a. This step is essential; without unlocking you cannot Root your phone.
- You need to Install TWRP Recovery On Google Pixel 4a. (NOTE:- TWRP File May Or May Not Be available as per the development)

Before Rooting, make sure that your Google Pixel 4a has more than 75% of Battery available.
Make sure to Take a complete backup of your android. This would help you to restore important files if you lost them.
This method is only for the Google Pixel 4a smartphone. Please do not try this method on any other smartphone. Otherwise, it will Brick your phone.

Warning: All the tutorials/ guides shown in this blog are not tested for each and every smartphone. As the Rooting process is almost the same for every smartphone.

Infofuge.com is not responsible for loss and damage to your smartphone. Try these methods with your own risk!

Root Google Pixel 4a By Magisk: METHOD 1

Success Rate: 99%

Download the Magisk Zip file and save it to your phone’s internal storage.
Now Boot Google Pixel 4a into Recovery Mode by pressing the Volume Up + Power Button at the same time.
Once you are in TWRP Recovery, Go to Install → Select the Magisk Zip file → Swipe to Install.

Wait till the flashing process completes.
After that, Reboot your device.
That’s it your Google Pixel 4a has been Rooted successfully.

Once your device boots up, you will see the Magisk Manager app in the apps menu. This app is very convenient for managing root permissions, installing modules, updating the app, and much more.

RELATED – How to Install Custom ROM on Redmi Note 10, Pro Max. (Custom ROM File May Or May Not Be available as per the development)

Root Google Pixel 4a via PC: METHOD 2

Success Rate: 99%

First of download OneClickRoot Software on your PC.
Run the file and Install It.
Now Run the OneClickRoot software.
Connect Google Pixel 4a via original cable to PC.
Make sure you have a good Internet Connection.
Once your phone gets detected, click on “Root Now.”
Wait till the process gets completed.
Congratulations, You have successfully Rooted Google Pixel 4a.

Root Google Pixel 4a By SuperSU: METHOD 3

Success Rate: 95%

The method is the most used Rooting method. For this method, we need TWRP Recovery or any Custom Recovery installed on your Google Pixel 4a smartphone.
First, download SuperSU Zip and save it to your Google Pixel 4a internal storage.
Power off your phone and boot into Recovery Mode by pressing Volume Up Button + Power Button at the same time.
TWRP homepage will be shown on the screen.
Go to Install → Select the SuperSU Zip File → Swipe to Install.

Once done, Reboot your phone.
Well Done! You have successfully Rooted Google Pixel 4a.

After your phone Reboots, you will see the SuperSU app on your apps menu. With the help of the superuser app, you can remove Root access anytime you want.

NEXT – How to Unroot Google Pixel 4a

Root Google Pixel 4a By PC: METHOD 4

Success Rate: 94%

Download and install Dr.fone for PC.
Enable USB Debugging on Google Pixel 4a. To do that, Go to Setting → Developer options → Enable USB Debugging.
Connect your phone to a PC/Laptop via your USB cable.
Furthermore, make sure you have a strong Internet Connection.
After your phone is connected, click Start; the program will then find your device and prepare a way to root your phone.
Click on Root Now to begin rooting your phone.
Before the rooting process, the phone will confirm to begin the process of rooting the phone.
Tap on Confirm to continue the rooting.

Congratulations 🙂 You have successfully Rooted Google Pixel 4a.

If the above method doesn’t work for you, then try the below methods.

MUST-READ – How to Install Stock ROM on Google Pixel 4a?

Root Google Pixel 4a via KingoRoot App: METHOD 5

Success Rate: 84%

First, KingoRoot App and Install it on your Google Pixel 4a.
Make sure to enable the “Unknown Sources” option.
Open the App and Tap on One Click Root then tap confirm.

The Rooting process will start after checking some requirements.
If you get any errors, then you must check that you have a Strong Internet Connection.
Well, that’s it. Your Google Pixel 4a has root access now.

Root Google Pixel 4a By iRoot PC: METHOD 6

Success Rate: 82%

First of download iRoot PC Software and Install it.
Enable USB Debugging on Google Pixel 4a. To do that, Go to Setting → Developer options → Enable USB Debugging.
Connect your Smartphone to your PC via USB cable.
On your computer’s screen, click on the Connect device.
Install the driver for Google Pixel 4a.
Once your device is detected on your computer, you can start the process by clicking on “Root”.
Your device will reboot after getting rooted.
If you get any error messages, then first check your Internet Connectivity.
Congratulations, your Google Pixel 4a is successfully rooted.