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Installation Guide for Google Pixel 6a bluejay ​

WARNING

Keep in mind that flashing a custom ROM will erase all data on your device, including apps, settings, and system files, effectively restoring it to a factory-like state. Double-check that your backups are complete and accessible before moving forward.

Enter Fastboot Mode ​

  • First, completely power off your device.
  • To enter Fastboot mode, press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. Keep holding them until the Fastboot screen appears.

Connect Your Device to the PC ​

  • Use a reliable USB cable to connect your device to the PC.
  • Ensure that your PC has the necessary drivers installed for your device.

Verify the Device ​

  • Open a terminal or command prompt on your PC and run the following command:
bash
fastboot devices
  • If your device is detected, it will show a unique identifier followed by the word "fastboot." Example:
ABC12345XYZ fastboot
  • If nothing appears, ensure Fastboot is properly configured on your PC, check the USB connection, and verify that the device is in Fastboot mode.

Flash Necessary Images ​

INFO

Ensure the image file (boot.img, dtbo.img, and vendor_boot.img) is in the same directory as your terminal/command prompt. Then, execute the following command:

bash
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img

INFO

After flashing, do not boot into the system yet. Instead, reboot directly into recovery mode.

Perform a Format Data ​

WARNING

Formatting data will erase all user files and settings. Ensure you’ve backed up your data before proceeding.

  • Navigate to the "Wipe" or "Format Data" option in the recovery menu.
  • Select Factory Reset or Format Data. Confirm the action.

Install the ROM ​

  • Go to Main Menu > Apply Update > Apply from ADB.
  • On your PC, navigate to the directory where the ROM file is saved.
  • Open a terminal in that directory.
  • Enter the sideload command:
bash
adb sideload <filename>.zip

INFO

This can take several minutes.

  • After the installation is complete, return to the main menu of the recovery.
  • Select Reboot > System.