Introduction

Bootloop issues can be frustrating, especially when they occur on your Google Pixel device. If you find yourself stuck in a bootloop, don’t panic — there are steps you can take to resolve the problem. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of using ADB and Fastboot utilities to fix the bootloop issue on your Google Pixel. Experiencing technical issues with your Google Pixel can be a source of frustration, especially when faced with a bootloop. However, there’s hope in the form of Rescue OTA (Over-The-Air) updates, a solution that can revive your device without the need for extensive data wipes or bootloader unlocking. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of applying a Rescue OTA to your Pixel, providing detailed steps for Windows 10, while emphasizing that the basic concepts apply to MAC, Linux, and other Windows versions.

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Install Android SDK Platform Tools

Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component of the Android SDK. It includes tools that interface with the Android platform, primarily adb and fastboot.

Step 1: Downloading ADB and Fastboot Utilities

The first step in resolving a bootloop issue is to download the latest version of ADB and Fastboot utilities from Google’s official website (https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools). These tools are essential for interacting with your device at a low level and can help you diagnose and fix the problem.

1. Visit Google’s website and download the ADB and Fastboot zip file.

2. Extract the downloaded zip file to a directory of your choice. For simplicity, we’ll use “c:\adb” for Windows or “~/adb” for Linux and macOS in this guide.

Step 2: Setting Up ADB and Fastboot

Once you have downloaded and extracted the utilities, it’s important to ensure that the directory containing these tools is in the execution path for your system.

For Windows:

  • Click on the Windows icon in the lower left of the screen.
  • Scroll down to Windows System and click on it, then click on Control Panel.
  • Click on System and Security, then click on System.
  • Click on Advanced System Settings.
  • Click on Environment Variables.
  • Under System Variables, highlight Path, then click Edit.
  • Click on New and add the destination location directory, which is “c:\adb.”
  • Click OK to save the changes.

For Linux:

  • Edit the file ~/.profile.
  • Add this to the end of the file: export PATH=$PATH:~/adb.
  • Ensure that the adb and fastboot files in ~/adb have execute permissions.

For macOS:

  • Edit the file ~/.bash_profile.
  • Add this to the end of the file: export PATH=$PATH:~/adb.
  • Ensure that the adb and fastboot files in ~/adb have execute permissions.

Step 3: Using ADB and Fastboot to Fix Bootloop

With ADB and Fastboot utilities set up, you can now use them to diagnose and fix the bootloop issue on your Google Pixel. For detailed instructions on how to use