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I am trying to root my google pixel running 8.1. I can't seem to find a guide on how to root using magisk. I was recommended by another user to use this method instead of supersu. Can someone help me out?

When I actually type
magisk
in the search bar, magically this url pops up, it was so cool ??
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3473445
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jakewohldmann said:
I am trying to root my google pixel running 8.1. I can't seem to find a guide on how to root using magisk. I was recommended by another user to use this method instead of supersu. Can someone help me out?
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It's pretty easy.
You can follow this guide, works also on regular pixel but you have to download specific files for pixel, for example twrp and factory image.
-If you don't have latest 8.1 (jan patch) and unlocked bootloader, follow the guide steps 3 and 4
-If you already have latest version + unlocked bootloader, read steps 7 and/or 8 (I prefer not install twrp, just boot it, because some users have problems of data not decrypting in twrp, so I just followed step 8, your choice)
Remember this guide is for XL, but works for pixel if you download sailfish files instead of marlin
If you have questions just ask, good luck :good:

Rooting on Android 10

Hi, Im new in this forum, just got my OP 7 Pro. I've been away from anything root related for a long time, since my previous devices couldnt be rooted.
I remember using magisk when it was a new thing, and everyone was using greenify to extend battery life.
I just updated to Android 10 Beta, can I root my device?
If it is possible, what do I lose if I root besides widevine?
The only thing I'm really looking forward is gcam port and the use of aux cams, since a lot of things have to be updated to Android 10, I don't think there's a lot to do right now besides that.

I think you have to come back to the android p stable, root, install the twrp and after you will able to update with the root. Now im on the beta with root and twrp throw a dirty installing

vuoshino said:
I think you have to come back to the android p stable, root, install the twrp and after you will able to update with the root. Now im on the beta with root and twrp throw a dirty installing
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Hi! Thanks. If you don't mind, can you give point me to a guide or something to downgrade? I'm a total noob with everything OnePlus related.

You don't have to downgrade to Pie.
Do it like this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-android-10-twrp-t3964131
You just need stock boot.img:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...isk-patched-boot-image-oneplus-7-pro-t3964345

There's also another way which avoids to downgrade.
Flash the magisk patched img you'll find in this forum.
After following instructions from there, you'll be rooted but without TWRP.
If you need that also... flash the TWRP installer zip as a magisk module, reinstall magisk (direct install), reboot and you're done.
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tidschi said:
You don't have to downgrade to Pie.
Do it like this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-android-10-twrp-t3964131
You just need stock boot.img:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...isk-patched-boot-image-oneplus-7-pro-t3964345
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Wow, thanks!! that seems stupidly easy, even for me. Two questions:
Do I need a PC to do the extraction?
Will this wipe any data?
And as for my initial question, is there anything besides widevine lost when rooting?

donelwero said:
Wow, thanks!! that seems stupidly easy, even for me. Two questions:
Do I need a PC to do the extraction?
Will this wipe any data?
And as for my initial question, is there anything besides widevine lost when rooting?
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You can download Magisk patched boot.img from second link above.
Flashing boot.img will not wipe any data.
If I remember right, Widevine will get L3 with unlocked bootloader.

tidschi said:
You can download Magisk patched boot.img from second link above.
Flashing boot.img will not wipe any data.
If I remember right, Widevine will get L3 with unlocked bootloader.
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Awesome!! Thank you very much, thought I had to unlock the bootloader by myself using a PC.
Edit: I'm so dumb, just realized I still have to flash the boot.img using fastboot

I have a question, in order to root and flash twrp coming with android 10 (no root) I must unlock the bootloader, right?

littlejonny17 said:
I have a question, in order to root and flash twrp coming with android 10 (no root) I must unlock the bootloader, right?
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Yes bootloader must be unlocked to flash TWRP or Root the device also when you unlock the bootloader it will factory reset the device so make sure you backup any personal data you need before unlocking.

Thank you

Just unlocked bootloader. Now what?

I need a little direction on what my next step should be for obtaining root and twrp on my device.
As it states in the title, I just unlocked bootloader on my Sprint\Tmo OnePlus 8 5G.
I want to root and install TWRP, ultimately.
What I THINK I know so far in what I need to do next:
Obtain root (I need a good walkthrough on this as well)
Back up persist.img
Back up boot.img
Install magisk?
Patch boot.img with magisk?
Install TWRP via magisk?
Flash rom via twrp or magisk depending on rom requirements?
As you might see, I'm a little confused.
Can someone clarify the process for my specific adventure? Again, it's and freshly BL Unlocked Spront\Tmo OnePlus 8 5G on 10.5.21.IN55CB software.

Search the threads for guides.

TheKnux said:
Search the threads for guides.
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As you can see it's read through a number of them but it all feels jumbled.
There's not one coherent guide that I could find. Could someone link me a complete guide to rooting this device?

[infinix hot 10 x682c] How can I install twrp if I'm not rooted?

I was following this guide to get twrp, but it says I need root explorer. I can't get that since I'm not rooted. I tried magisk but both the patched boot and recovery images makes my device bootloop. It's an infinix hot 10 x682c. I need twrp to install magisk. So what do I do? And if I can't install twrp, what other rooting methods are there that I can use?

you don't need twrp to install magisk ...

ineedroot69 said:
you don't need twrp to install magisk ...
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As I said in the post, patching the boot or recovery images makes my device boot loop

tripdd said:
I was following this guide to get twrp, but it says I need root explorer. I can't get that since I'm not rooted. I tried magisk but both the patched boot and recovery images makes my device bootloop. It's an infinix hot 10 x682c. I need twrp to install magisk. So what do I do? And if I can't install twrp, what other rooting methods are there that I can use?
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You don’t need to root your device to install TWRP, but you will need to unlock device's bootloader, which will erase all the content on your device.

jwoegerbauer said:
You don’t need to root your device to install TWRP, but you will need to unlock device's bootloader, which will erase all the content on your device.
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I’ve already unlocked it, that’s not the point here. Since there aren’t any official builds for my device, I need to build one myself. The problem is there are certain info that I need but can only be obtained by rooting (which I can’t do). Hope this makes sense

Hint: Add infinix hot 10 x682c to this thread's title thus mainly fellow members who own this device get addressed.

tripdd said:
I’ve already unlocked it, that’s not the point here. Since there aren’t any official builds for my device, I need to build one myself. The problem is there are certain info that I need but can only be obtained by rooting (which I can’t do). Hope this makes sense
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What device are you using

jwoegerbauer said:
Hint: Add infinix hot 10 x682c to this thread's title thus mainly fellow members who own this device get addressed.
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Oh right, sorry about that.
Courtrick said:
What device are you using
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infinix hot 10 x682c

tripdd said:
I’ve already unlocked it, that’s not the point here. Since there aren’t any official builds for my device, I need to build one myself. The problem is there are certain info that I need but can only be obtained by rooting (which I can’t do). Hope this makes sense
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what info you need dude. Just tell me because i have rooted infinix hot 10 sucessfully. So i can give you that info. You can contact me on whatsapp 8077848525. I will also guide to to root without bootloops problem

Assuming your bootloader is unlocked, once your phone is in recovery mode use the volume buttons to scroll to 'Fastboot' or 'Download Mode', then press the power button to select it. Replace 'twrp-version' with the exact file name of the . img file you downloaded. Hit Enter to install TWRP to your phone.
How to install TWRP recovery on Android smartphones
Installing TWRP on an Android device is the first step towards custom development.
www.xda-developers.com

samithdfm said:
Assuming your bootloader is unlocked, once your phone is in recovery mode use the volume buttons to scroll to 'Fastboot' or 'Download Mode', then press the power button to select it. Replace 'twrp-version' with the exact file name of the . img file you downloaded. Hit Enter to install TWRP to your phone.
How to install TWRP recovery on Android smartphones
Installing TWRP on an Android device is the first step towards custom development.
www.xda-developers.com
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can u help me root mhy infinix hot 10?

mr.namansoni said:
what info you need dude. Just tell me because i have rooted infinix hot 10 sucessfully. So i can give you that info. You can contact me on whatsapp 8077848525. I will also guide to to root without bootloops problem
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Please I need your help for my infinix hot 10... Tell me your number code so I can text you on WhatsApp

SuperSU VS CF-Auto

I am new to rooting but if I understand it correctly. I can download the latest SuperSU file and install root on any device that has TWRP right?
While CF-Auto root doesnt require TWRP, you can install it straight from odin3.

What Android version should get rooted?

jwoegerbauer said:
What Android version should get rooted?
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5.0 and 9.0

On Android 5 device you can flash SuperSU, on Android 9 SuperSU is wrong choice.
Same is true for CF-Auto-Root.

jwoegerbauer said:
On Android 5 device you can flash SuperSU, on Android 9 SuperSU is wrong choice.
Same is true for CF-Auto-Root.
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Then what should I do to root Android 9

Cyber Gen said:
Then what should I do to root Android 9
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Do a Google search for "How to root <Brand / model>" or start a new thread here.

jwoegerbauer said:
Do a Google search for "How to root <Brand / model>" or start a new thread here.
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I did and found some research, but I am kind of scared to brick anything. Ive rooted my tablet (5.1), I didnt care if it bricks it costed 50$, but the root worked. The problem is my personal phone, I dont want to brick it.

magisk is more up to date for root, I wouldn't bother with anything else.
if your phone can get a custom recovery fairly easily then root is even easier (depending on the phone and android version).
you can root without a custom recovery but it's more involved and not entirely newbie friendly.
if your phone model has a forum dedicated to it here, that's where you wanna be !!!