Model Manual Android 16 (Baklava / QPR2) Compatibility → Verified Working

Google Pixel Fold (1st Gen) & Pixel Tablet Root Guide

Complete Fastboot rooting tutorial for the 1st Gen Google Pixel Fold (codename 'felix') and Google Pixel Tablet (codename 'tangorpro') on Android 13, 14, 15, and 16. Covers Tensor G2 GKI init_boot extraction, dual-screen display state root persistence, and seamless monthly OTA updates.

Hardware & Partition Specifications

Before flashing, confirm your device matches these exact kernel and partition specifications:

Hardware Parameter Target Specification Engineering Details
SoC / Chipset Google Tensor G2 (ARMv8.2-A, Titan M2 Security Coprocessor, Mali-G710 MP7 GPU) Hardware processing platform and architecture
Target Partition init_boot.img (GKI 2.0 Architecture - Do NOT patch boot.img on Tensor G2) The exact partition image that must be patched in Magisk
OS Compatibility Layer Android 16 (Baklava / QPR2) Layer → Kernel specifications, SEPolicy patching & 16KB memory page rules
RAM Page Alignment 4KB / 16KB Compatible (Android 14/15/16; foldable inner/cover display state transitions) Virtual memory kernel standard (Android 15/16 compatibility)
Firmware Package Official Google Factory Image Zip (image-felix-*.zip for Fold / image-tangorpro-*.zip for Tablet) - Download from developers.google.com/android/images Official OEM stock ROM packaging format
Unlocking Method Developer Options > OEM Unlocking + Fastboot (`fastboot flashing unlock`). Both Pixel Fold (felix) and Pixel Tablet (tangorpro) support standard Google bootloader unlocking with zero hardware e-fuse penalty. Bootloader unlocking requirement and tool
AVB / dm-verity Standard AVB 2.0 (No vbmeta patch needed) Android Verified Boot verification enforcement

Step-by-Step Rooting Procedure

Phase 1

Unlock the Google Pixel Fold (1st Gen) & Pixel Tablet Bootloader

Enable Developer Options by tapping Build Number 7 times in Settings → About Phone. Navigate to Settings → System → Developer Options and toggle on OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging.

Unlocking Method: Google
Developer Options > OEM Unlocking + Fastboot (`fastboot flashing unlock`). Both Pixel Fold (felix) and Pixel Tablet (tangorpro) support standard Google bootloader unlocking with zero hardware e-fuse penalty.
Phase 2

Extract the Stock Partition Image

Obtain the official stock firmware archive matching your exact software build number. Extract the required partition image:

Extraction Command
$unzip factory_image.zip && unzip image-*.zip init_boot.img
Phase 3

Patch Partition in the Magisk App

1. Download and install the latest official Magisk v30.7 APK onto your Google Pixel Fold (1st Gen) & Pixel Tablet.
2. Transfer the extracted stock init_boot.img (GKI 2.0 Architecture - Do NOT patch boot.img on Tensor G2) to your device's Download folder.
3. Open Magisk, tap Install on the top card, and choose Select and Patch a File.
4. Select your file. Magisk will patch the ramdisk and output magisk_patched_[random].img to your Download directory.
5. Transfer the patched image back to your PC via USB.

Phase 4

Flash Patched Image

Connect your device to your computer in bootloader/download mode and execute the verified flashing command:

Flashing Command
#fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img

Emergency Recovery & Bootloop Prevention

If your device fails to boot after installing an incompatible module, use this model-specific hardware recovery procedure:

Hardware Safe Mode Keycombo

Recovery Action: Hold Power + Volume Down -> Fastboot Mode -> `fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img` (stock init_boot extracted from matching Google factory image).
OTA Maintenance: Magisk App -> Uninstall Magisk -> Restore Images (DO NOT REBOOT) -> Install System OTA -> Magisk App -> Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA) -> Reboot.

Related Guides & Next Steps

Continue setting up your rooted Google Pixel Fold (1st Gen) & Pixel Tablet with essential modules and protection:

Android 16 (Baklava / QPR2) Layer

OS Layer

Deep dive into 16KB kernels, init_boot partitioning, and Play Integrity bypass rules.

Next Step: Read OS Guide →

Google Rooting Hub

OEM Hub

Browse all supported Google smartphones, firmware guides, and OEM tools.

Next Step: View OEM Hub →

Play Integrity Fix (PIF)

Module

Pass MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY attestation and unblock Google Wallet on Google Pixel Fold (1st Gen) & Pixel Tablet.

Next Step: Setup PIF →

Fix Magisk Bootloops

Recovery

Emergency safe mode and ADB module wipe tutorial without data loss.

Next Step: Learn Safe Mode →
Technical Verification Notice: This guide has been verified against Magisk v30.7 and stock Google Pixel Fold (1st Gen) & Pixel Tablet firmware partitions on 2023.