Fix Pixel 4/XL Bootloop After Installing Magisk Module

In this guide, we have provided detailed instructions for repairing an accident-buckle Pixel 4 / XL that may have occurred after installing a Magisk module. The process would be performed without using TWRP recovery.

TWRP for Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL has not yet been released and has been distributed by the official statementit will definitely take a little longer. Although you can still run some of its features via fastboot commands. But the main problem arises when your device, Pixel 4 / XL in this case, goes into a startup loop after installing one of the Magisk modules. In general, it is easy to remove these modules via TWRP recovery.

However, without recovery, you only have the option to completely erase your data with the help of fastboot -w order. But this is not always the feasible way, because most often, users do not really create backup just before updating a module. Thus, in this guide, we will provide step-by-step instructions for solving the problem of Pixel 4 / XL started after installing Magisk modules. In addition, we would not take the help of an unofficial TWRP recovery / scope.

Fix Bootlooping Pixel 4 / XL without recovery TWRP

To repair the Pixel 4 / XL started in a loop, we will start the device in the Magisk Core-Only fashion. Starting in this mode, you will have a temporary root on your device and, of course, your device will also boot. Once this is done, you can simply uninstall the Magisk modules from the Magisk Manager or use the adb codes. Both are explained in this guide. Begin the process by downloading the required files from the section below.

Downloads

To do this, you will need image files in Magisk Core-Only mode for your Pixel 4 / XL. A big thank you to the developer recognized by XDA Tulsadiver to provide these files.

Apart from this, you must also configure ADB and Fastboot Platform Tools on your desktop. We have already covered a detailed guide on how to do it. Go check it out. When the operation is complete, refer to the instructions below to repair the docked Pixel 4 / XL and remove the installed Magisk modules.

Preconditions

• Start the device in Fastboot mode: Start the process by starting your device in Quick Start mode. To do this, press the button Lower the volume and Power touch together for a few seconds. However, this will only work if your device is completely turned off. if it is still booting, press the Volume down button during random restarts. This will take you to Fastboot mode.
• Transfer the image file: Make sure to move the boot image file in Magisk Core-Only mode for your device inside the platform tools folder. Do not rename the file. Now let's start repairing the muffled Pixlo 4 / XL.

Steps to Fix the Pixel 4 / XL Startup Problem

1. Connect your Pixel4 / XL device to the PC via a USB cable. Make sure it is in Fastboot mode.
2. In the platform-tools folder, type cmd in the address bar and press Enter. This should open the command prompt.
3. Now, type the command below corresponding to your device. This should allow you to boot your device in Magisk Core-Only mode and will help you fix the looped Pixel 4 / XL.

   Pixel 4: fastboot boot image-newpixel4.img
   
   Pixel 4XL: fastboot boot image-newpixel4xl.img

   

4. Once you have executed the command above, your device will boot into the operating system. You will also have a temporary root. At this stage do not reboot your device for whatever reason. You also must not remove your device from the PC or close the command prompt window.
5. Go now and enable USB debugging on your device. To do this, go to Settings > About the phone > Tap on Construction number 7 times> Developer options > Enable USB debugging. In addition, you may receive a notification on your device to allow USB debugging. Press OK.
6. Finally, enter the ADB command below to uninstall all Magisk modules and repair your bootlooped Pixel 4 / XL device:

   adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules

   

After executing the command above, your device reboots once. During startup, all installed modules would have been removed from the device. You can even go from the front and consult the Modules section of the Magisk Manager application.

We therefore conclude the guide on how to correct the bootloop of Pixel 4 / XL due to the installation of the Magisk module. As we have already said, we did not take the help of TWRP Recovery. However, if you encounter any problems while performing the above steps, please inform us in the comments below.

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