Google pushed Android O to the Beta program yesterday with the release of Developer Preview 2 at Google IO 2017. And it didn’t took long for the third-party developers to get the freshest release of Android rooted. Yes, you read that right, Android O beta release is already rooted.

Android O beta root has been achieved through the snapshot build of Magisk v13. The root works perfectly and is a piece of cake to install. All you need is a custom recovery like TWRP installed on your Pixel/Nexus device to get going.

Below are download links for both the snapshot Magisk v13 zip and the Magisk MAnager apk file which is to be installed manually after flashish the Magisk zip via Fastboot.

Downloads

How to Root Android O Beta (OPP2)

  1. Download and transfer both the Magisk zip and Magisk Manager apk files from the download link above to your device’s storage.
  2. Boot your device into TWRP recovery.
  3. Tap on Install and select the Magisk zip file that you transferred to your device in Step 1.
  4. After selecting the .zip file, do Swipe to Confirm Flash on the bottom of screen to begin the flashing process.
  5. Once Magisk is flashed, you’ll get Reboot System option, select it.
  6. Once your device reboots, open a file manager app » go to the folder where transferred the Magisk Manager apk file in Step 1 above, and install it.
  7. Open the Magisk Manager app and check for your device’s root status.

That’s all. Have fun with root access on your Nexus/Pixel device running on Android O Beta.