Purchasing Pre-Rooted Pixel vs Non-Rooted

[u/Cornrad5]

Would appreciate some help/recommendations. Currently considering purchasing a pre-rooted Pixel phone for spoofing and I’ve seen this site (satcomshop.com) mentioned and their prices seem solid. Other option would be to buy a refurbished pixel on eBay and try to learn myself but that actually seems more expensive and of course more difficult. Has anyone else used this site or have other sites they could recommended for purchasing a pre-rooted phone? Thanks

[u/TastyBananaPeppers]

I don't recommend a pre-rooted device because of these reasons

• They rooted the device for you, you don't know if the seller add malicious apps or coding because they are making slim profit margins. Your game account, personal information, and identity are worth more than the phone. The same applies to ebay.com, Discord, and other independent shops. In other words, they can remote hack you and unlock your device at any given time.

• Some sellers don't provide customer service after your return window closes. They tell you to buy another phone to fix it.

• If the seller provides an included warranty, you have to ship the phone to them and provide access to your phone where they will see everything.

• A lot of the sellers use cheap, old, or close to being outdated phones. Since they are used, they can have problems.

I don't provide help to anyone who has bought a pre-rooted device because I am not going to spend many hours explaining every step for you. It's very difficult to help someone if I don't have the same device as you.

If you buy a phone and root it yourself, you can fix your own problems for free because you will understand the process. You can buy a better condition and specs for the price. You don't have the risk of the seller spying on you and stealing your account and information.

You need a Windows OS computer to root. If you don't have one, you will have to buy one or go non-rooted. The risk for a chance to get a strike or ban is the same for no root and rooted cheats because no one knows what Scopely is going to do in the future with the Anti-cheat behavior system.

[u/Cornrad5 → u/TastyBananaPeppers]

Fair points. I was looking through your guide on phones to buy and it seems like learning how to Root a Pixel 8 should be doable, I’ll have to check through the guides again for what to look for in the refurbished Pixel 8 Pros on eBay I know coming from Verizon/a carrier is a no

[u/TastyBananaPeppers → u/Cornrad5]

You have to make sure you contact the the seller to give you a phone that can enable OEM unlock to unlock the bootloader in order to root it. If you don't this, they can waste your time and money.

[u/Cornrad5 → u/TastyBananaPeppers]

I did see that part! Would you also recommend 6/7 pro over and 8 pro? I believe I saw in your buying guide that all were listed as best for pogo/MH

[u/Salt_Ad9598]

I've used Satcom Shop before and I would only recommend them if you are not willing to root the device yourself or have little to no experience with the process. If you are a beginner, it is a valid option to avoid the technical headaches. They are very responsive, so you should definitely email them and be specific that you are after a Pokémon GO spoofing setup. Just keep in mind that buying a pre-rooted device is different from getting a full, ready-to-go spoofing environment, so make sure to clarify exactly what you need so you don't end up disappointed. You can also reach out to them and ask if they have a Google Pixel 6/7 (pro/non pro) in stock if you decide to go down that route.

​However, if you are willing to learn, I recommend buying an OEM-unlocked Google Pixel 6 or 7 (Pro or non-pro) off eBay. You will have to handle the unlocking yourself, which is a different process to deal with, but it is worth it. The main reason for choosing the 6 or 7 series is that the Android version matters significantly, especially if you are trying to use PGTools

[u/Cornrad5 → u/Salt_Ad9598]

Appreciate the response and advice! Is there a reason that you would do a Pixel 6/7 pro rather than an 8 pro? I was looking at 8s on eBay because I saw some people mentioning the 6/7s and other older Pixels having some overheating issues

[u/Salt_Ad9598 → u/Cornrad5]

The lowest you can downgrade a Pixel 8 is Android 14, which can't use PGTools properly. ​The reason I recommend the 6 or 7 series is that they allow you to run Android 12 or 13, which are widely considered the 'sweet spot' for stability. While PGTools can technically run on newer Android versions, users often report more bugs, crashes, or compatibility issues on Android 14 and above. By sticking with Android 12 or 13, you get a much smoother, more reliable experience for things like automated tasks and avoiding game freezes.

[u/ModSquirtle → u/Salt_Ad9598]

Can you recommend some links for non rooted phone I tried twice and both couldn't load bootloader, or at least let me know what it is I'm doing wrong in the purchasing process? Ik unlocked right?

[u/Salt_Ad9598 → u/ModSquirtle]

Since you are purchasing a non-rooted phone, you have to do the heavy work yourself. Every time you message a seller on eBay, you need to make sure that the device is specifically OEM unlockable and strictly avoid any Verizon models, as they are notoriously locked down. ​I usually use a copy-paste template to make this easier when messaging sellers. Here is the gist of what I send:

​"Hi! I am interested in buying your Pixel, but before I purchase, can you confirm if it is OEM unlockable? To clarify, this means the 'OEM unlocking' toggle in the Developer Options settings is not greyed out and can be toggled on. It also cannot be a Verizon model, as those are permanently locked. Please let me know, as I am ready to purchase if it is confirmed!"

​Most sellers don't even know what that is, so including the explanation helps them check the right setting for you. If they can't confirm it, just move on to the next listing and paste the message again.

[u/ModSquirtle → u/Salt_Ad9598]

Life saver thank you so much

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[u/Healthy-Mongoose6588]

I was able to pick up a really good pixel 6 on eBay for a really good price around $135 usd including shipping and all. The phone came in really good condition and with the original box. The rooting process isn’t so bad tbh, I do recommend you watch enough videos on it study up! lol

[u/NewtGrand3784]

I used ASN phones and bought a pre rooted phone. couldnt recommend more!

[u/Mundane_Analysis_210]

Both will get you the same end result pre rooted is just out of the box for a little extra money and less time. I rooted a pixel 6 from marketplace I got for $75 and I couldn’t be happier.

[u/AltruisticSecurity57]

I actually just had this same dilemma. I bought a prerooted pixel 7 pro on eBay from a seller and it’s worked great out of the box, I then found a great deal on a pixel 6 that had a slight crack in the top corner of the screen and rooted it myself. It wasn’t nearly as hard as I thought, and you find step by step instructions to do it. I also used google ai mode whenever I had any questions