How to Install DerpFest ROM on Pixel 6A/6/Pro [Video]

Sadique Hassan•Updated Feb 10, 2024

In this guide, we will show you the steps to install the latest DerpFest Tango ROM on your Pixel 6A/6/Pro. The devices from the Silicon Valley giant have been known to offer a clean stock usage experience with just a basic set of features. While this might be just enough for most users, some tech enthusiasts want that little bit of extra into their OS. If you are also of the same opinion, then you’ll be glad to know that this device is among the most active players in custom development,

At the time of writing, over 10 ROMs are already up and running for this device. And now, there has been an addition of another noteworthy player in this domain. The Pixel 6A has just been blessed with DerpFest Tango ROM and in this guide, we will show you the steps to welcome it abode onto your device right away. So without further ado, let’s get started.

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How to Install DerpFest Tango Android 14 on Pixel 6A/6/Pro

The below process will wipe off all the data from your device, so take a complete device backup beforehand. Moreover, make sure you are on the latest Android 13 firmware before flashing the ROM. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.

STEP 1: Install Android SDK

First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.

STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking

Next up, you will also have to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your device. The former will make your device recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode. On the other hand, OEM Unlocking is required to carry out the bootloader unlocking.

So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

STEP 3: Unlock Bootloader on Pixel 6A/6/Pro

Next up, you will also have to unlock the device’s bootloader. Do keep in mind that doing so will wipe off all the data from your device and could nullify its warranty as well. So if that’s all well and good, then please refer to our detailed guide on How to Unlock the Bootloader on Google Pixel 6A. Once done, don’t restore the backup now as well will again have to format the device in the subsequent steps.

STEP 4: Download DerpFest ROM for Pixel 6A/6/Pro

Grab hold of the DerpFest ROM for your device from below:
```
DOWNLOAD ROM: Pixel 6A | Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro
```
Once downloaded, extract it inside the platform-tools folder.

STEP 5: Extract Boot,Dtbo and Vendor_Boot

Upon extracting the ROM, you’ll get a couple of files, including the payload.bin file.
Extract the boot, dtbo, and vendor_boot from this payload.bin via Fastboot Enhance Tool.
Once done, place the boot.img, dtbo.img, and vendor_boot.img, and ROM.zip inside platform-tools.

STEP 6: Boot Pixel 6A/6/Pro to Fastboot Mode

Now connect your device to the PC via a USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
Type in the following command in the CMD window to boot your device to Fastboot Mode
```
adb reboot bootloader
```
To verify the Fastboot connection, type in the below command and you should get back the device ID.
```
fastboot devices
```
If you are not getting any serial ID, then please install the Fastboot Drivers.

STEP 7: Install DerpFest Tango on Pixel 6A/6/Pro

First off, flash the boot.img via the below command
```
fastboot flash boot boot.img
```
Now flash the dtbo.img:
```
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
```
Then flash the vendor_boot.img using the command:
```
fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img
```
Now reboot to this flashed recovery [vendor_boot] via:
```
fastboot reboot recovery
```
Then do a Factory Reset/Format data.
Once done, go to Install update > ADB Sideload.
Then type in the below command in the CMD window:
```
adb sideload rom.zip
```
If you get an error, then go to Advanced > Reboot to Recovery. Now once again try the ADB Sideload.
The flashing will now begin. Once done, it is recommended that you once again do a Format Data.
Finally, select Reboot System Now. Your device will reboot to the newly installed OS.

That’s it. These were the steps to flash the DerpFest Tango ROM on Pixel 6A/6/Pro. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.