Hey everyone -
I have a Fire HD 10 (2017 model) that is successfully rooted with SuperSU. I am wondering if anyone has figured out how to gain root access with Magisk? All the tutorials I have found regarding the switch from SuperSU to Magisk involve flashing some zips in TWRP, which we can't do. Has anyone figured it out?
Ultimately, I'm trying to get DirecTV Now to work, but it doesn't play nicely with rooted devices. The Hide My Root app used to work, but it has stopped. If we can't get Magisk to work, I'd at least be happy if someone has advice on getting DirecTV Now working again!
I tried flashing Magisk 16.0 with 15.3 installer today and got stuck in bootloop. It flashed but would just boot to amazon logo over and over. Have a Ti Backup but it sucks. I'm sure there's a way through adb. I'm still learning. I wanna know the best way to flash any zip in general cause without FF TWRP or some other custom recovery im lost. I'm assuming you'd have to uninstall SuperSu anyhow. My 2 cents. Rebuilding new ROM now, I love spending hours doing the same thing ?. In hindsight I get better each time and find new hacks tricks etc.
You might be able to use tasker with a variation of the code in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/microsoft-intune-company-portal-t3611588/page12
btonetbone said:
Hey everyone -
I have a Fire HD 10 (2017 model) that is successfully rooted with SuperSU. I am wondering if anyone has figured out how to gain root access with Magisk? All the tutorials I have found regarding the switch from SuperSU to Magisk involve flashing some zips in TWRP, which we can't do. Has anyone figured it out?
Ultimately, I'm trying to get DirecTV Now to work, but it doesn't play nicely with rooted devices. The Hide My Root app used to work, but it has stopped. If we can't get Magisk to work, I'd at least be happy if someone has advice on getting DirecTV Now working again!
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Hide Rooting V1.7 is working for me. I rooted yesterday then realized Dtv now stopped working and had to scramble to fix it. So far that's the answer.
chris_dubs said:
I tried flashing Magisk 16.0 with 15.3 installer today and got stuck in bootloop. It flashed but would just boot to amazon logo over and over. Have a Ti Backup but it sucks. I'm sure there's a way through adb. I'm still learning. I wanna know the best way to flash any zip in general cause without FF TWRP or some other custom recovery im lost. I'm assuming you'd have to uninstall SuperSu anyhow. My 2 cents. Rebuilding new ROM now, I love spending hours doing the same thing . In hindsight I get better each time and find new hacks tricks etc.
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Sorry for any revival, but is that really possible? I don't really think so, because Magisk, is by definition Systemless, meaning that it doesn't affect the system in any way, but modifies the boot.img. And modifying the boot.img even a tiny bit results in a bootloop, because it fails signature verification. I would be glad to hear any ideas because when we manage to get our Amazon tablet rooted, I would prefer Magisk over anything as I always did, because it is open source and systemless.
Today I successfully rooted my HD8 2016 with SuperSu permanently. Install Magisk Manager but hesitate to install Magisk as afraid of boot loop. Is there any solution to "flash" audio mods zip files without Magisk or TWRP?
lifegap said:
Today I successfully rooted my HD8 2016 with SuperSu permanently. Install Magisk Manager but hesitate to install Magisk as afraid of boot loop. Is there any solution to "flash" audio mods zip files without Magisk or TWRP?
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This is an unrelated question.
btonetbone said:
Hey everyone -
I have a Fire HD 10 (2017 model) that is successfully rooted with SuperSU. I am wondering if anyone has figured out how to gain root access with Magisk? All the tutorials I have found regarding the switch from SuperSU to Magisk involve flashing some zips in TWRP, which we can't do. Has anyone figured it out?
Ultimately, I'm trying to get DirecTV Now to work, but it doesn't play nicely with rooted devices. The Hide My Root app used to work, but it has stopped. If we can't get Magisk to work, I'd at least be happy if someone has advice on getting DirecTV Now working again!
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So far no. But don't worry. The HD 10 can be unlocked, it's just a matter of its done. Unfortunately, we don't have it easy. The HD 10 is built sorta convoluted. It's 64 but in some cases, 32 in the rest. Something's can't pick up on it. I have a thing or two I am working on. Unfortunately I am dead in the water PC wise until after 10 am. I need a new mouse. And I don't have a spare.
If anyone wants to help... mediatek uses their own fastboot executable, mtboot.exe. I still need to gather all the files to build it and or the binary (they aren't in the right places at all). But it would be nice if the mtboot.exe could be located somewhere on the web.
Also in the Amazon source code for the kernel, they left a potential honey pot. Datool, also known as fbtool. They left the module in their source, and I can't figure out why. In the source it lists some usb props, vendor and product IDs and lists three boot modes: unknown, brom, and preloader. It's also tied into sp flash tool somehow. When you compile the datool at the mediatek source, it will put the tablet into preloader mode. So prehaps it can also put it in brom. But if we can get datool to do a proper dump, we might be able to get SP flash tool working.
That's been my findings the past few days.
Now when I get a mouse, hopefully I will have the first test rom built today.
lifegap said:
Today I successfully rooted my HD8 2016 with SuperSu permanently. Install Magisk Manager but hesitate to install Magisk as afraid of boot loop. Is there any solution to "flash" audio mods zip files without Magisk or TWRP?
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Sorry, this might be a stupid question. I am new to Magisk Manager.
Did you install both SuperSU and Magisk Manger on HD8 2016? Which one is managing the root access of APPs? How does it work?
Dan_firehd said:
Sorry, this might be a stupid question. I am new to Magisk Manager.
Did you install both SuperSU and Magisk Manger on HD8 2016? Which one is managing the root access of APPs? How does it work?
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The only thing we have available at the moment for flashing is flash fire, on the HD 10. I have magisk on a few devices. It's pretty cool once you get the hang of it. It's different and took me a while to get to the point of liking it. I think it will be amazing on the HD 10 because the hardware is great. I haven't tried it on my fire 7 yet. I don't have a rooted HD 8.
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DragonFire1024 said:
... The HD 10 is built sorta convoluted. It's 64 but in some cases, 32 in the rest. Something's can't pick up on it.
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No, it's not. Same way many (arguably most) 64-bit devices behave in a 32/64 hybrid world. Someday 'everything' Android will be 64-bit or greater with 32-bit being religated to history - much 8/16-bit is today. Not there yet, especially on economy devices using older hardware. Amazon is not doing anything weird.
Dan_firehd said:
Sorry, this might be a stupid question. I am new to Magisk Manager.
Did you install both SuperSU and Magisk Manger on HD8 2016? Which one is managing the root access of APPs? How does it work?
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Only SuperSu manage the root access. Magisk manager without Magisk installed is only an app.
Dan_firehd said:
Sorry, this might be a stupid question. I am new to Magisk Manager.
Did you install both SuperSU and Magisk Manger on HD8 2016? Which one is managing the root access of APPs? How does it work?
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The SuperSu do the root management. Magisk manager is great on my phone, but it creates disaster on my HD 8 when testing the Magisk installing from the Manager. It made my HD8 boot loop at Amazon logo, no way to boot. I have to sideload the stock ROM then rooting again.
DragonFire1024 said:
If anyone wants to help... mediatek uses their own fastboot executable, mtboot.exe. I still need to gather all the files to build it and or the binary (they aren't in the right places at all). But it would be nice if the mtboot.exe could be located somewhere on the web.
Also in the Amazon source code for the kernel, they left a potential honey pot. Datool, also known as fbtool. They left the module in their source, and I can't figure out why. In the source it lists some usb props, vendor and product IDs and lists three boot modes: unknown, brom, and preloader. It's also tied into sp flash tool somehow.
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Wondering if your still looking into fbtool - I think your right about its potential in fixing bricks/installing roms. Got a link to the mtboot source still?
Brainstorming how to unbrick patched Fire 7's here:
Fire 7 (2019, mustang) unbrick, downgrade, unlock & root
Make sure to read this guide completely before starting. You will lose all data on the tablet, make a backup of important data before you start. What you need: - a Linux installation. Don't use a VM! Use a live USB, if you don't have Linux...
forum.xda-developers.com
Currently thinking about fbtool and a custom lineage compile, with hacked secureboot, fastboot enabled lk.bin and a preloader which skips rpmb. Further info on mtk's fastboot implementation would be useful.
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Hi all,
I tried to find basic informations about Magisk without success.
Is anyone here could explain what is Magisk, as if I was 5 years old ?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
dont know if you saw this , but here is the thread for magisk. maybe will help. :what:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3473445
mrrocketdog said:
dont know if you saw this , but here is the thread for magisk. maybe will help. :what:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3473445
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Thanks for your reply.
The thread for Magisk is too technical for me. In a first approach, I want only to understand with simple words, what Magisk can do.
root your device.
iwanttoknow said:
Thanks for your reply.
The thread for Magisk is too technical for me. In a first approach, I want only to understand with simple words, what Magisk can do.
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I'm with you - that main thread completely lost me - I installed the manager and it errored from twrp and I guess it leads on to something about finding a boot.img to patch - but i'm lost
Lothaen said:
I'm with you - that main thread completely lost me - I installed the manager and it errored from twrp and I guess it leads on to something about finding a boot.img to patch - but i'm lost
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@iwanttoknow
have you seen this one
https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-magisk/
&
https://www.xda-developers.com/magisk-hub-2/
IronRoo said:
@iwanttoknow
have you seen this one
https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-magisk/
&
https://www.xda-developers.com/magisk-hub-2/
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yeah - i've been through both of those, but mine error during the flash with issue with the boot image, so then I get stuck and have no idea how to fix it or where to go - I tried asking on the Magisk thread but its so chatty I think it got lost very quickly.
IronRoo said:
@iwanttoknow
have you seen this one
https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-magisk/
&
https://www.xda-developers.com/magisk-hub-2/
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Thanks a lot IronRoo for your reply !
After reading I have understood that Magisk implies to install a recovery tool like TRWP.
So I have only to unlock the device's bootloader to install a recovery tool and after Magisk. Magisk doesn’t modify system files.
Ok but I don't understand how it's possible the device obtains root access. It's certainly magical
Most of the time I don't look for the sort of 'tell me like I'm a 5 y/o' info - but Magisk IS an exception for that, for me.
There is very little that I can find which is written in plain, simple words such that I can even figure out -IF- it is usable as I'd like it to be.
My example:
I have an unlocked Moto E6 - can I even get TWRP installed & working in that phone ??
No clue.
Prior to Android V5.x gaining root access was loads easier to accomplish & I've happily done so for my several older LG devices & our previously daily use Kyocera phones.
BUT:
For my couple of devices with versions of Android newer than V5 - I am only able to de-bloat those somewhat via ADB shell - but they are locked to AT&T which would mean I'd have to fulfill their unlocking requirements to get 'em unlocked - or am I mistaken about that ??
The closest I've found to a VERY simplified guide to using Magisk is here:
Root Android Phone with ADB Command, Magisk & TWRP
Here are 2 different methods to root your Android phone or tablet using ADB and Fastboot commands, Magisk and install TWRP Recovery.
technastic.com
But method 1 is not possible for my devices AFAIK & method 2 requires me to have a stock firmware IMG to patch...but I've zero idea where I might get those for a Moto or a 'modern' LG phone - is there any particularly good way to accomplish that ??
So - as the OP said - please tell me like I'm a 5 year old ?!?
Thanks.
OK, so, heres the situation, I got the new J3 Emerge (J327P) from Boost Mobile in effort to cut down cell costs and such. Its a decent phone but I am looking to root it. So I started looking up how to root it and such and came up with a pretty simple guide from google results. It is basically flash TWRP with ODIN then flash SuperSU from TWRP. Simple enough.
Now on my old phone I also had Xposed and loved it so I check and apparently you have to flash that in TWRP as well THEN install the APK? This is kinda where I start getting confused on things too. After looking through some other random pages online pertaining to rooting and xposed for this phone, some pages mentioned "system-less" root and xposed. Another page mentioned Magisk as well.
My question I guess really is which files are gonna give me the best end result of having (obviously) custom recovery, full root (with ability to, if needed disable at will), Xposed fully working (again, with the ability, if needed, to disable at will)?
Some links Ive come across but not read fully cause theyre simply too long.....
TWRP for J3 Emerge (J327P)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...overy-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-j3-t3573607
Xposed for MM by rovo89 - (Apparently doesnt work on Samsung phones though????)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/discussion-xposed-marshmallow-t3249095/
UNofficial Xposed for Samsung phones by wanam
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960/
Magisk for "system-less" Root for Android 5+
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
UNofficial "system-less" Xposed by Magisk dev
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268
The first rooting guide I found through google:
https://www.androidgunner.com/twrp-root-samsung-galaxy-j3-emerge/
My sister plays Pokemon Go and so I was looking up how to run it on a rooted phone for her and saw this:
https://devs-lab.com/pokemon-go-hacks-without-moving-anywhere.html
She has same exact phone as me.
In closing, I am familiar with how to use ODIN and the basics of TWRP. I just want to know which files are gonna give me the best end result for what I want.
John877 said:
In closing, I am familiar with how to use ODIN and the basics of TWRP. I just want to know which files are gonna give me the best end result for what I want.
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The best combinaison is :
- TWRP.
- Magisk v14 (it gives you a lot of possibilities including hiding root and pass safetynet).
- In Magisk Manager you can install Xposed module within it. (but it will trip your safetynet).
That's it
So if I got this straight I flash or install the following in this order?
twrp-3.1.0-1-j327p-14317
Magisk-v14.0(1400) (Which I see includes Magisk Manager 5.3.0?) (from inside TWRP)
Reboot
Open Magisk Manager and install Xposed from there? Or can I flash inside TWRP the wanam Xposed? Is that even needed?
John877 said:
OK, so, heres the situation, I got the new J3 Emerge (J327P) from Boost Mobile in effort to cut down cell costs and such. Its a decent phone but I am looking to root it. So I started looking up how to root it and such and came up with a pretty simple guide from google results. It is basically flash TWRP with ODIN then flash SuperSU from TWRP. Simple enough.
Now on my old phone I also had Xposed and loved it so I check and apparently you have to flash that in TWRP as well THEN install the APK? This is kinda where I start getting confused on things too. After looking through some other random pages online pertaining to rooting and xposed for this phone, some pages mentioned "system-less" root and xposed. Another page mentioned Magisk as well.
My question I guess really is which files are gonna give me the best end result of having (obviously) custom recovery, full root (with ability to, if needed disable at will), Xposed fully working (again, with the ability, if needed, to disable at will)?
Some links Ive come across but not read fully cause theyre simply too long.....
TWRP for J3 Emerge (J327P)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...overy-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-j3-t3573607
Xposed for MM by rovo89 - (Apparently doesnt work on Samsung phones though????)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/discussion-xposed-marshmallow-t3249095/
UNofficial Xposed for Samsung phones by wanam
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960/
Magisk for "system-less" Root for Android 5+
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
UNofficial "system-less" Xposed by Magisk dev
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268
The first rooting guide I found through google:
https://www.androidgunner.com/twrp-root-samsung-galaxy-j3-emerge/
My sister plays Pokemon Go and so I was looking up how to run it on a rooted phone for her and saw this:
https://devs-lab.com/pokemon-go-hacks-without-moving-anywhere.html
She has same exact phone as me.
In closing, I am familiar with how to use ODIN and the basics of TWRP. I just want to know which files are gonna give me the best end result for what I want.
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the latest magisk can patch your boot.img. it will flash in odin with no problems. this is the alternative to using twrp. i do not own a j3 emerge but I own a J3 prime with device model SM-J327t1 which has a locked bootloader and is unrootable currently. hope this helped.
I have unlocked, rooted and installed magisk and busybox.
It has been awhile since I have done this stuff to my android devices. I seem to have done it successfully except now I just don't want to update and screw it up
I also read the "internal error" message can be made to go away.
I have a Pixel 2 and I am on 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.011) and I think I want to be on OPM~19.013
How do I get to that version and install Magisk and/or busybox to the right location because I think that had a weird issue too where it didn't install to the right location (binx?)
Please help me figure out what I am doing. I know I should not be messing with things that might just mess up my phone for the sake of fiddling with it, but I need root for some things and I enjoy tinkering
Thank you
ImIntoStuff said:
I have unlocked, rooted and installed magisk and busybox.
It has been awhile since I have done this stuff to my android devices. I seem to have done it successfully except now I just don't want to update and screw it up
I also read the "internal error" message can be made to go away.
I have a Pixel 2 and I am on 8.1.0 (OPM1.171019.011) and I think I want to be on OPM~19.013
How do I get to that version and install Magisk and/or busybox to the right location because I think that had a weird issue too where it didn't install to the right location (binx?)
Please help me figure out what I am doing. I know I should not be messing with things that might just mess up my phone for the sake of fiddling with it, but I need root for some things and I enjoy tinkering
Thank you
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we need some more information. Verizon or Google version? TWRP installed?
the error, to my knowledge as of now is with the dtbo file that magisk patches. it does absolutely nothing but be annoying. magisk is aware and I'm sure we'll see a fix with an update from them soon.
to update. yes. you need the Jan update which is just mainly a security update. to do this it depends on which version you have. download the factory image (not OTA), extract. and you'll have to use adb and fastboot to flash some things. there is an entire guide dedicated to this... in the guide section.... I lay out how I did it toward the end of the thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3729313
after you update just flash TWRP, kernel, magisk again. then go in to magisk and download the busy box module. easiest way and it will install it to the correct place.
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Hi all. Have come across a few threads which are indicating that 8.1 can be rooted by flashing supersu via OTG USB. Then the external are others who say it's not possible.
Does anyone know of circumstances where they or someone they've read about has successfully flashed supersu in this manner (OTG USB)?
I highly recommend using magisk as it has an easy universal installer and comes w much more features than SuperSU along with a module repo to add functionality to your device
SuperSU did a great job, but now it's kinda dead. Magisk has a lot more support and updates, also is more easy to manage/update. I really recommend Magisk.
I am able to easily get majisk to install but it won't work with a majority of the app I frequently used such as wifi-tetherAP, ti backup, and few others. The apps will install and root permissions are granted but apps don't work as they should.
Why do they not play nice w majisk?
kerryh420 said:
I am able to easily get majisk to install but it won't work with a majority of the app I frequently used such as wifi-tetherAP, ti backup, and few others. The apps will install and root permissions are granted but apps don't work as they should.
Why do they not play nice w majisk?
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They work fine for me. Do you also have the magisk manager app to actually allow the su prompts cuz I know a few times when I flashed magisk the app never showed up and I had to manually install it
kerryh420 said:
Hi all. Have come across a few threads which are indicating that 8.1 can be rooted by flashing supersu via OTG USB. Then the external are others who say it's not possible.
Does anyone know of circumstances where they or someone they've read about has successfully flashed supersu in this manner (OTG USB)?
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You cannot root 8.1 with supersu. You have to use magisk. And Magisk works great.
Unfortunately chainfire has retired from the scene, at least for now, and there are obviously tensions with the new Chinese owners of supersu. Supersu is not being updated and the new owners are nowhere near as responsive to users as chainfire was. He's a big loss. And magisk has its own advantages. It's systemless, works reliable and great with 8.1 and is frequently updated. I would switch to magisk. Its the future when rooting your phone.
Horgar said:
You cannot root 8.1 with supersu. You have to use magisk. And Magisk works great.
Unfortunately chainfire has retired from the scene, at least for now, and there are obviously tensions with the new Chinese owners of supersu. Supersu is not being updated and the new owners are nowhere near as responsive to users as chainfire was. He's a big loss. And magisk has its own advantages. It's systemless, works reliable and great with 8.1 and is frequently updated. I would switch to magisk. Its the future when rooting your phone.
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Thanks for the in depth explanation regarding chain fire, supersu, and the Chinese. Such a shame they got the privilege to assume such a legendary tool for Android and they don't have the decency to support it as it should be. Alas, all great things must come to an end. Looks like it's time to7 move along and embrace the future, as you said, and get on board w majisk.
My only issue w majisk is that several of my favorite apps, the most needed one being AP-tether w root, does not work properly w majisk. It will start but other devices can not "see" the network. I've made sure that it's not hidden.
At a loss to understand why majisk can't get this app to work like supersu did... Anyone have any thoughts?
kerryh420 said:
Thanks for the in depth explanation regarding chain fire, supersu, and the Chinese. Such a shame they got the privilege to assume such a legendary tool for Android and they don't have the decency to support it as it should be. Alas, all great things must come to an end. Looks like it's time to7 move along and embrace the future, as you said, and get on board w majisk.
My only issue w majisk is that several of my favorite apps, the most needed one being AP-tether w root, does not work properly w majisk. It will start but other devices can not "see" the network. I've made sure that it's not hidden.
At a loss to understand why majisk can't get this app to work like supersu did... Anyone have any thoughts?
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Have you tried a clean install? Start all over with latest Feb factory image, full wipe, Inc data and then flashing twrp, magisk etc? Can't think of anything else. Magisk doesn't pass safety net so Google pay doesn't work, but give it time. Magisk is your only root option anyway on 8.1 whether you like it or not.
Hi,
I'm quite new to rooting. I've jailbroken many iPhones but it's been much easier than rooting Android.
Either way, I have an app to connect my PS3 controller to my OP7pro. This app requires the phone to be rooted. I'm wondering if I have to do everything in the tutorials or just something simple like unlocking the bootloader. I'm also curious if after the root I will be able to install the backup from my pc and keep the root. I do not need nor want Magisk or TWRP at the moment, I will install it at some point.
What do I need to do to make a root-critical app work as simply as possible?
is very simple to root just follow one of the multiples guides in this forum, if you have a T-mobile variant you need to sim unlock first then convert it to intl.
it all sounds complicated but is very easy
piotrekkrzewi said:
Hi,
I'm quite new to rooting. I've jailbroken many iPhones but it's been much easier than rooting Android.
Either way, I have an app to connect my PS3 controller to my OP7pro. This app requires the phone to be rooted. I'm wondering if I have to do everything in the tutorials or just something simple like unlocking the bootloader. I'm also curious if after the root I will be able to install the backup from my pc and keep the root. I do not need nor want Magisk or TWRP at the moment, I will install it at some point.
What do I need to do to make a root-critical app work as simply as possible?
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If you NEED root then at the moment you NEED magisk
Unlock bootloader first for you need to and it'll wipe all your data...
Twrp is not necessary however it makes things easier such as backing up, flashing from recovery, etc.
HtcOnekid said:
is very simple to root just follow one of the multiples guides in this forum, if you have a T-mobile variant you need to sim unlock first then convert it to intl.
it all sounds complicated but is very easy
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Aight, but will I be able to restore my backup and keep the root?
What's this app you are using to use your ps3/4 controller?
No point in trying to avoid Magisk. I reckon the same applies to TWRP as well. They're extremely simple to install. Connect your phone to a PC, reboot to bootloader/fastboot mode, then run
fastboot boot TWRP.img (either rename the twrp image or change the filename the command refers to), then in the temporary twrp you flash 2 zip files (twrp installer + Magisk). Done. Rooted with twrp and magisk (After you unlock your bootloader, of course).
Trying to root without Magisk or TWRP will not only be more difficult, but also likely cause you issues (such as no Google Pay).
Magisk is your best XDA friend! Cheers
equlizer said:
What's this app you are using to use your ps3/4 controller?
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Sixaxis controller is the app
I'd like to thank you all for clarifying the topic. It seems like a really nice forum. But what I need to know is will I be able to restore my OnePlus Switch backup from the app and will i keep the root? The last thing I want is to reinstall all the apps.
Why would you need root to use a bluetooth device?
djsubterrain said:
Why would you need root to use a bluetooth device?
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You can not pair a ps3 controller with the phone and just make it work. It need some sort of a driver, and this app is one. But for some reason it needs root to show the local bluetooth adress and connect.
piotrekkrzewi said:
I'm wondering if I have to do everything in the tutorials or just something simple like unlocking the bootloader.
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Unlocked bootloader is just an unlocked bootloader. It is not root.
As other have touched upon, Magisk is the root method for this device. I'm not aware of any other root method. Only different variations on flashing Magisk. It's awesome, works great, reliable, and well supported by the developer. So I see no reason to avoid it. Yes, Magisk has some features you may not need. But you can simply opt not to use them. My opinion, it still is a lightweight and unbloated root solution.
You can root using Magisk, without TWRP. But you need to flash a patched boot image (and the correct one for your OOS version, or you will have problems). So you would really be making the process harder for no good reason. And in my opinion, having a modded device (root) without a custom recovery (TWRP) is not a good idea. It is called "recovery" for a reason, as it allows you a lot of options to recover the device if things go wrong. Much more so than the stock recovery (which is nearly useless, really only good for installing stock OTA updates on stock devices).
I don't personally use Oneplus Switch backup app. But I don't see any reason why it would not work once rooted. If you downloaded the apps from the Google Play store, they should just automatically reinstall anyway (after root, and starting up the phone again)?
In any case, losing data (having to setup the phone again, etc.) is always a possibility when unlocking the bootloader and rooting these devices. If you choose to mod the phone, it's just a possibility we all live with.