Install Evolution X Android 14 ROM on Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro

In this guide, we will show you the steps to install the latest Evolution X ROM based on Android 14 on Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro. The sixth iteration of the devices was the first in the lineup to ditch the Qualcomm chipset and boast of its in-house tensor [although with a touch of Exynos]. As a result of which, there was always an element of doubt as to whether these devices would be able to reach the same peak that their predecessors managed to achieve.

Fast forward a couple of years, we could easily say that not only has it managed that performance, but in some domains, it has even bypassed them. Apart from the tons of mods and tweaks that it gets blessed with at regular intervals, it has a slew of nifty custom ROMs in its powerful arsenal. But this then leaves the tech enthusiast with a problem of plenty [not though we are complaining about!]. So which custom ROM should you choose as your daily driver?

Well, this is among the most difficult questions to answer because there is no perfect ROM in the modding community. With that said, Evolution X has managed to attain a level of trustworthiness among the users that not many in this domain could claim of! And the reason for the same is hardly a secret either. When you are getting a clean stock UI with tons of features, a fast snappy OS, and a performance-enhanced ROM, then why look any further? So on that note, let’s make you aware of the steps to install the latest Evolution X Android 14 ROM on Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro.

How to Install Evolution X ROM on Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro [Android 14]

Before starting, please take a complete device backup beforehand. 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 > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

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

STEP 4: Download Evolution X Android 14 for Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro

1. You can now grab hold of the ROM and its associated files from the below link:

   Download Evolution X: Pixel 6A | Pixel 6 | Pixel 6 Pro

2. Rename the ROM file to rom.zip and transfer all the files to the platform-tools folder.

STEP 5: Boot Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro Fastboot Mode

1. Now connect your device to the PC via a USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
2. Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
   
3. Type in the following command in the CMD window to boot your device to Fastboot Mode

   adb reboot bootloader

   

4. To verify the Fastboot connection, type in the below command and you should get back the device ID.

   fastboot devices

   

5. If you are not getting any serial ID, then please install the Fastboot Drivers.

STEP 6: Install Evolution X Android 14 on Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro

1. Flash the extracted IMG files to their partitions via the below commands:

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

   

2. Once done, reboot your device to Evolution X Recovery via the below command:

   fastboot reboot recovery

3. Then go to Advanced > Format data/factory reset > Factory Reset.
4. Once done, select “Apply Update” > “Apply from ADB”.
5. Now in the CMD window, type in the below command to start the sideload:

   adb sideload rom.zip

   

6. Once done, if you want to install any additional files, then Reboot to Recovery and do the sideload of the desired files.
7. On the other hand, if you don’t want to flash any other files, then just select Reboot System to boot to Evolution X.

These were the steps to flash the Evolution X ROM Android 14 ROM onto Pixel 6A/6/6 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.

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