What is Pixel Xpert? How to Install it on Pixel Devices

Sadique Hassan•Updated Sep 3, 2024

In this guide, we will be having a look at Pixel Xpert, which is one of the most popular customization modules for AOSP ROMs, and then list out the steps to install it onto your Pixel device. So without any further ado, let’s get started.

Pixel devices have always been known to offer the cleanest stock UI/UX with a minimal number of bloatware apps and no crappy ads in the OS which numerous Chinese OEMs are infamous for. That is one major reason why many users are inclined toward these devices [apart from the exceptional camera quality and day 1 updates].

With that said, there have been a bunch of users for whom the Pixel UI translates to an unfinished product as it tends to lack numerous customization features that the likes of Samsung have to offer. While this is always up for debate, what isn’t is the fact that the devices from the Silicon Valley giant are among the most active in custom development.

As a result of which, there are a plethora of modules that you can make use of to customize the look and feel of the stock OS as per your liking. In this regard, the Pixel Xpert occupies the topmost position on the priority list for the tech enthusiast. But what exactly is this mod, what features does it behold, and more importantly, how can you install it onto your device? In this guide, we will be addressing all these queries. So without further delay, let’s get started.

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What is Pixel Xpert

Pixel Xpert is a Magisk and LSPosed module [created by @siavash79 & @ElTifo] that allows you to customize and tweak numerous comments of the AOSP ROM, including the system framework and system UI. Some of the domains where it can showcase its customization capabilities include the likes of:

Status bar
Quick Settings panel
Lock screen
Notifications
Gesture Navigations
Phone & Dialer
Hotspot
Package Manager
Screen properties

Compatibility

Pixel Xpert is only compatible with Pixel devices running the stock Pixel firmware. It is not supported across any other AOSP ROM, including the likes of Pixel Experience and PixelOS. Likewise, it will obviously not work with the likes of HypoerOS, One UI, ColorOS, and OxygenOS, among others. Moreover, on Pixel devices, you can only use the module variants as explained below:

Android 12/12.1: final version: v2.4.1.
Android 13 stable QPR1 (up until November 2022 firmware): final version: v.2.4.1.
Android 13 stable QPR3 (starting from December 2022 firmware till QPR3): starting with v.2.5 up until the latest stable/canary versions.
Android 14: starting with v.2.9 up until the latest stable/canary versions.
Android 15 beta builds: Only the latest Canary version

Download Pixel Xpert

You may grab hold of the Pixel Xpert from its official GitHub page, whose link we have shared below [make sure to keep in mind the above version numbers while downloading the module]:

Pixel Xpert: DOWNLOAD LINK

How to Install Pixel Xpert

Before starting, please take a backup of all the data on your device. 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: Android SDK Platform Tools

First and foremost, download and extract the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.

STEP 2: Root Your Device

After that, you’ll have to root your device via Magisk [recommended] or KernelSU [don’t use APatch for now].

STEP 3: Install LSPosed Framework

Next up, install and set up the LSPosed Framework app on your device.

STEP 4: Flash Pixel Xpert Via Magisk

Launch Magisk, go to Modules, and tap on Install from Storage.
Select the Pixel Xpert module and tap OK in the confirmation dialog.
It will now be flashed. Once done, hit Reboot at the bottom right.

STEP 5: Enable Pixel Xpert via LSPosed

Launch LSPosed and go to the Modules section.
Then enable Pixel Xpert and restart your device.

STEP 6: Check out Pixel Xpert

Now that the setup of Pixel Xpert is complete, you can access it from the app drawer and dive deep into the plethora of customizations that it has to offer!

That’s it. These were the steps to download and install the Pixel Xpert. 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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