Step 1 of 10
Install Falcon OS
It takes about 20 minutes. The wizard guides you step by step and verifies each step before moving on.
What you need
- A Google Pixel with the Titan M2 chip, not a carrier-locked model
- The USB‑C cable from the box, no adapters or hubs
- A computer or a second Android phone with Chrome and 8 GB of free space. An iPhone will not work
Important
All data on the phone will be erased. Back up anything you need first.
The licence key can be entered during the first setup of the phone or at any time within 7 days after installation.
Do not unplug the cable during installation and do not close this tab.
About 20 minutes · 10 steps
Step 2 of 10
Checking the computer and browser
Installation runs in the browser over the cable. Nothing needs to be installed, but the browser must support USB. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Vanadium work.
Check
Browser supports WebUSBDetecting the browserChecking
Secure connectionChecking
Not in incognito modePrivate mode does not have enough space for the imageChecking
Free space in the browserAt least 8 GB is needed: the image and the unpacked partitionsChecking
Step 3 of 10
Enable developer mode
This is done in the settings of the phone's stock system, the phone you are about to flash. The right side shows where to go and what to tap.
- 1Open Settings and scroll all the way down
- 2Tap About phone
- 3Tap Build number seven times in a row. The phone counts the remaining taps
- 4Enter your PIN if asked. The message “You are now a developer!” appears
Check
Developer mode is enabled“Developer options” appeared in the “System” section
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Settings
Search settings
Network & internetMobile, Wi‑Fi, hotspot
Connected devicesBluetooth, Android Auto
AppsRecent apps, default apps
NotificationsNotification history, conversations
Battery100%
DisplayDark theme, font size
Security & privacyScreen lock, permissions
LocationOn · 8 apps have access
SystemLanguages, gestures, time, backup
About phonePixel 10 Pro
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About phone
Device namePixel 10 Pro
Legal information
Regulatory labels
Android version16
IMEI35··· ···
IP address192.168.1.24
Build numberBP3A.250905.014
Confirm your PIN
Step 4 of 10
Allow OEM unlocking
Without this the bootloader will not unlock. Internet is required: the phone checks that it was not sold carrier-locked.
- 1Open Settings → System
- 2Tap Developer options
- 3Turn on OEM unlocking
- 4Enter your screen-lock PIN if asked
- 5Confirm with Enable. “USB debugging” is not needed, leave it off
If the switch is greyed out and cannot be turned on, the phone was sold carrier-locked. Falcon OS cannot be installed on such a device.
Check
OEM unlocking is enabledVerified over the cable at step 6
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Settings
Search settings
Network & internetMobile, Wi‑Fi, hotspot
Connected devicesBluetooth, Android Auto
AppsRecent apps, default apps
NotificationsNotification history, conversations
Battery100%
DisplayDark theme, font size
Security & privacyScreen lock, permissions
LocationOn · 8 apps have access
SystemLanguages, gestures, time, backup
About phonePixel 10 Pro
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System
Languages
Gestures
Date & time
Backup
System update
Multiple users
Reset options
Developer options
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Developer options
Use developer options
Memory3.1 GB of 12 GB used
Bug report
OEM unlockingAllow the bootloader to be unlocked
Stay awakeScreen never sleeps while charging
USB debuggingLeave it off
Confirm your PIN
Allow OEM unlocking?WARNING: device protection features will not work on this device while this setting is turned on.
CancelEnable
Step 5 of 10
Put the phone into bootloader mode and connect it
The phone must show a black screen with a red triangle and the words Fastboot Mode. Do not press anything else on the phone during this step.
- 1Turn the phone off
- 2Hold Volume − and, without releasing it, press Power. Keep holding until the screen with the red triangle appears
- 3Plug the cable into the computer and press the button. Pick the Pixel in the browser window; if this phone has been connected to the installer before, there is no window and it connects right away. Do not press anything else on the phone
Check
Phone found over USBPress “Connect” and choose the device in the browser windowWaiting
Model is supportedWaiting
Connected
Device not found. Make sure the phone screen shows Fastboot Mode, the cable is plugged directly into the computer's port, and on Windows the driver is installed: Windows Update → Optional updates → “Android Bootloader Interface”.
Screen is off
Fastboot Mode
Product revision: blazer MP1.0 B0
Bootloader version: deepspace-1.0-13999461
Baseband version: g5400i-250625-251024-B-14327224
Serial number: 0A1B2C3D4E5F6G
Secure boot: PRODUCTION
NOS production: yes
DRAM: 16GB Samsung
UFS: 256GB Kioxia
Device state: locked (unlockable)
Boot slot: a
Enter reason: vol down pressed
UART: disabled
Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI): not applicable
Bootloader version: deepspace-1.0-13999461
Baseband version: g5400i-250625-251024-B-14327224
Serial number: 0A1B2C3D4E5F6G
Secure boot: PRODUCTION
NOS production: yes
DRAM: 16GB Samsung
UFS: 256GB Kioxia
Device state: locked (unlockable)
Boot slot: a
Enter reason: vol down pressed
UART: disabled
Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI): not applicable
Step 6 of 10
Unlock the bootloader
After you press the button the phone asks for confirmation. The right side shows what to select and how to confirm. Data is erased at this point.
- 1Press the button. A warning screen appears on the phoneCheckCommand sent to the phoneWaiting
- 2By default the selection is Do not unlock the bootloader. Press Volume −to switch to Unlock the bootloader
- 3Tap Power to confirm. Data on the phone is erasedCheckConfirmed on the phoneWaiting for you to select Unlock the bootloader and press PowerWaitingBootloader is unlockedWaiting
- 4The phone returns to the bootloader screen showing Device state: unlocked. Do not press anything
Phonebootloader locked
LockedThe phone refused. Most often this means OEM unlocking at step 4 is not enabled. Go back to step 4, enable it, enter bootloader mode again and retry.
If you unlock the bootloader, you will be able to install custom operating system software on this device. A custom OS is not subject to the same level of testing as the original OS, and can cause your device and installed applications to stop working properly.
Software integrity cannot be guaranteed with a custom OS, so any data stored on the device while the bootloader is unlocked may be at risk. To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data, unlocking the bootloader will also delete all personal data on your device.
Software integrity cannot be guaranteed with a custom OS, so any data stored on the device while the bootloader is unlocked may be at risk. To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data, unlocking the bootloader will also delete all personal data on your device.
Fastboot Mode
Product revision: blazer MP1.0 B0
Bootloader version: deepspace-1.0-13999461
Baseband version: g5400i-250625-251024-B-14327224
Serial number: 0A1B2C3D4E5F6G
Secure boot: PRODUCTION
NOS production: yes
DRAM: 16GB Samsung
UFS: 256GB Kioxia
Device state: unlocked
Boot slot: a
Enter reason: reboot bootloader
UART: disabled
Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI): not applicable
Bootloader version: deepspace-1.0-13999461
Baseband version: g5400i-250625-251024-B-14327224
Serial number: 0A1B2C3D4E5F6G
Secure boot: PRODUCTION
NOS production: yes
DRAM: 16GB Samsung
UFS: 256GB Kioxia
Device state: unlocked
Boot slot: a
Enter reason: reboot bootloader
UART: disabled
Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI): not applicable
Step 7 of 10
Downloading Falcon OS
The image is signed with our key. The browser downloads it and verifies the signature before installing.
Falcon OS
The version appears once the phone is connected.
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Check
Image downloadedWaiting
Falcon OS release signature is validThe image is signed with the Falcon OS release keyWaiting
Step 8 of 10
Installing
Do not unplug the cable and do not touch the phone. It will reboot several times. If the browser asks you to reconnect it, click the link below.
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- Bootloader
- Radio
- Verified boot key
- Kernel and boot partitions
- Data wipe
- System partitions
The phone has rebooted. Click reconnect and choose it in the browser window; installation continues from the same point.
Check
All partitions writtenWaiting
Falcon OS verified boot key installedWaiting
Step 9 of 10
Lock the bootloader
A mandatory step: system integrity is verified at every boot only with a locked bootloader. The right side shows what to select and how to confirm.
- 1Press the button. A warning screen appears on the phoneCheckCommand sent to the phoneWaiting
- 2By default the selection is Do not lock the bootloader. Press Volume −to switch to Lock the bootloader
- 3Tap Power to confirmCheckConfirmed on the phoneWaiting for you to select Lock the bootloader and press PowerWaitingBootloader is lockedWaiting
- 4The phone returns to the bootloader screen showing Device state: locked. It will not go further on its own
- 5Make sure Startis selected and press Power. The phone boots into Falcon OS; you can unplug the cable
Do not skip this step. An unlocked phone can be reflashed without your knowledge, and Link will not pass verification on it.
If you lock the bootloader you will not be able to install custom operating system software on this device.
To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data, locking the bootloader will also delete all personal data on your device.
To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data, locking the bootloader will also delete all personal data on your device.
Fastboot Mode
Product revision: blazer MP1.0 B0
Bootloader version: deepspace-17.2-15372054
Baseband version: g5400i-260317-260429-B-15308590
Serial number: 0A1B2C3D4E5F6G
Secure boot: PRODUCTION
NOS production: yes
DRAM: 16GB Samsung
UFS: 256GB Kioxia
Device state: locked (unlockable)
Boot slot: a
Enter reason: reboot bootloader
UART: disabled
Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI): not applicable
Bootloader version: deepspace-17.2-15372054
Baseband version: g5400i-260317-260429-B-15308590
Serial number: 0A1B2C3D4E5F6G
Secure boot: PRODUCTION
NOS production: yes
DRAM: 16GB Samsung
UFS: 256GB Kioxia
Device state: locked (unlockable)
Boot slot: a
Enter reason: reboot bootloader
UART: disabled
Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI): not applicable
Falcon OS
Step 10 of 10
Falcon OS is installed
The phone is booting into Falcon OS. The first start takes about a minute; you can unplug the cable.
Falcon OS
Bootloader locked, verified boot key installed.
Bootloader locked, verified boot key installed.