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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/
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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.
as the title says, does anyone know of a noob friendly guide to doing a full root on the S7 G930F version? managed to get twrp installed (whether its done properly or not is another question) but i cant seem to get magisk installed and working, mainly want to root my phone for the benefits and still play games like pokemon go
since putting twrp on my phone i keep getting device security alerts saying "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo these actions."
EDIT: i put my phone back to stock with stock recovery using smart switch and following a guide on here, if no one recommends a guide soon then ill have to wing it and follow some random guide on youtube or where ever.
Zohan2000 said:
since putting twrp on my phone i keep getting device security alerts saying "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo these actions."
EDIT: i put my phone back to stock with stock recovery using smart switch and following a guide on here, if no one recommends a guide soon then ill have to wing it and follow some random guide on youtube or where ever.
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Hi mate
Just follow instruction on the official TWRP thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770
On step 10 if you wish you could change SuperSu to Magisk
Check Magisk thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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Hi mate
Just follow instruction on the official TWRP thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770
On step 10 if you wish you could change SuperSu to Magisk
Check Magisk thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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followed that and currently loading up the phone now, still getting the "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo these actions." warning though, is that something im gonna have to put up with or is there a fix for it?
Zohan2000 said:
followed that and currently loading up the phone now, still getting the "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo these actions." warning though, is that something im gonna have to put up with or is there a fix for it?
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hi
Did you followed all steps in TWRP installation?
That is a knox related error , try to disable the:
SecurityLogAgent service
the main reason to root my S7 is to spoof on pokemon go and for the life of me, i cant figure out how to, got the root done with twrp with magisk installed, tried different apps to move the gps joystick app to system app but they didnt work and the few that DID manage to work never gave me the option to choose system mode in the app for it to work so unless someone here has a guide on how to get it to work, with a S7 fully update(even if i do have to downgrade) i will be extremely thankful
Hi to all. Just a noobie question. I've just bought a 1+6 and I'd like to root it. I've read this wonderful guide (https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/oneplus-6-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3792643) and all seems clear but there's one thing I can't understand. The guide doesn't speak about decryption but, in other threads, I've seen that many people do it. Exactly, what are benefits to decrypt the device ? My need is only to root the device to use some apps (as Titanium) that require root. I don't want to install custom roms or kernel. And, while I'm at it, what is exactly the DM-verity disabler ? I've rooted a lot of phones (all my androids since Galaxy SII, last an Honor 9) but I've never decrypted or disabled anything. I must do something with the new Android 9 (my experience stops with Android 7) or it's sufficient to follow the above guide to root the phone ?
Thanks of every answer
unvisigoth said:
Hi to all. Just a noobie question. I've just bought a 1+6 and I'd like to root it. I've read this wonderful guide (https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/oneplus-6-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3792643) and all seems clear but there's one thing I can't understand. The guide doesn't speak about decryption but, in other threads, I've seen that many people do it. Exactly, what are benefits to decrypt the device ? My need is only to root the device to use some apps (as Titanium) that require root. I don't want to install custom roms or kernel. And, while I'm at it, what is exactly the DM-verity disabler ? I've rooted a lot of phones (all my androids since Galaxy SII, last an Honor 9) but I've never decrypted or disabled anything. I must do something with the new Android 9 (my experience stops with Android 7) or it's sufficient to follow the above guide to root the phone ?
Thanks of every answer
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Decrypt device has a capability of flashing custom ROMS in like infinite times without getting corrupted and getting internal storage wiped. But first you are required to wipe your internal storage one time only.
Since you don't like to flash custom ROMs, I think decrypting is not for you. And sadly, you are not using the full potential of your device.
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TL;DR: in this post lower on the thread I shared some of the things I learned in the process.
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Hi everyone,
My OP7 (non pro) is on the way. Really excited about it!
I'm trying to line up all the information and downloads in advance in order to root the device calmly when it arrives.
One thing I remember when I tried to root my last phone (Huawei P10) is that I rushed too much and ended up losing a lot of time. Also there were some "gotchas" that made it kind of hard with the particular version I had bought. In the end, after bricking and unbricking a couple of times, I gave up.
So, my question: with the OP7, are there any "Gotchas" I should be aware of, little subtleties that it would be better to know before starting?
If I follow the steps under Steps for unlocked bootloader with TWRP AND Root(Magisk) on this thread, should it just work?
(Don't have it in hand yet so don't have any version numbers, but in case that helps answer the question, here is the Amazon listing where I bought the phone.)
So far this is the list of files I have downloaded:
MagiskManager-v7.3.2.apk
twrp-3.3.1-52-guacamole-unified.img
Magisk-uninstaller-20190604.zip
Magisk-v19.3.zip
platform-tools_r29.0.2-windows.zip
twrp-3.3.1-52-guacamole-unified-installer.zip
OnePlus7Oxygen_14.E.14_OTA_014_all_1907280716_7e28877dd39949e3.zip
Should I download something else (for instance a system upgrade)?
Thank you in advance for any tips!
So don't do an over the air update afterwards even if the option is there. It put my phone in bootloop. Had to reinstall twrp afterwards.
swehes said:
So don't do an over the air update afterwards even if the option is there. It put my phone in bootloop. Had to reinstall twrp afterwards.
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Not sure what you are talking about. I did it 3 times and it worked perfectly.
1. Install OTA via Updater
2. install TWRP trough magisk
3. Install magisk to inactive slot
4. reboot
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who ah way said:
Hi everyone,
My OP7 (non pro) is on the way. Really excited about it!
I'm trying to line up all the information and downloads in advance in order to root the device calmly when it arrives.
One thing I remember when I tried to root my last phone (Huawei P10) is that I rushed too much and ended up losing a lot of time. Also there were some "gotchas" that made it kind of hard with the particular version I had bought. In the end, after bricking and unbricking a couple of times, I gave up.
So, my question: with the OP7, are there any "Gotchas" I should be aware of, little subtleties that it would be better to know before starting?
If I follow the steps under Steps for unlocked bootloader with TWRP AND Root(Magisk) on this thread, should it just work?
(Don't have it in hand yet so don't have any version numbers, but in case that helps answer the question, here is the Amazon listing where I bought the phone.)
So far this is the list of files I have downloaded:
MagiskManager-v7.3.2.apk
twrp-3.3.1-52-guacamole-unified.img
Magisk-uninstaller-20190604.zip
Magisk-v19.3.zip
platform-tools_r29.0.2-windows.zip
twrp-3.3.1-52-guacamole-unified-installer.zip
OnePlus7Oxygen_14.E.14_OTA_014_all_1907280716_7e28877dd39949e3.zip
Should I download something else (for instance a system upgrade)?
Thank you in advance for any tips!
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So far it sounds good. But I have 2 tips.
1. Never lock Bootloader if phone isn't stock! You will 100% brick it.
2. If you flash twrp with twrp installer.zip you also need to flash magisk. It won't work that way if you don't flash magisk.
does rooting require unlocking bootloader? i dont want to unlock my phone's bootloader, but i want to try to root it.
jeromemo said:
does rooting require unlocking bootloader? i dont want to unlock my phone's bootloader, but i want to try to root it.
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Root without unlock is impossible.
Hi everyone, thank you very much for your replies.
My plan is to root via TWRP + Magisk.
From the discussion, I am understanding that it is easier to update OxygenOS before rooting?
In other words, can I install 9.5.8 from August 8 then root?
I see that after root, there is also a guide (for the OP7 Pro, but guessing the process is same for OP7) to perform an OTA update via TWRP.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Kollachi said:
Never lock Bootloader if phone isn't stock! You will 100% brick it.
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@Kollachi thank you for this tip. How can I be sure that the phone is stock?
In the original post, I linked to the Amazon listing I bought it from. It seems stock to me, but is there a way to double check?
who ah way said:
Hi everyone, thank you very much for your replies.
My plan is to root via TWRP + Magisk.
From the discussion, I am understanding that it is easier to update OxygenOS before rooting?
In other words, can I install 9.5.8 from August 8 then root?
I see that after root, there is also a guide (for the OP7 Pro, but guessing the process is same for OP7) to perform an OTA update via TWRP.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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Yes it's possible to update first and than root.
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who ah way said:
@Kollachi thank you for this tip. How can I be sure that the phone is stock?
In the original post, I linked to the Amazon listing I bought it from. It seems stock to me, but is there a way to double check?
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fastboot oem device-info
That's the command to see phone is locked or not. I would check that first.
When I sold my OP7 I used MSMTOOL to be 100% sure phone is stock!
The root process was successful! Installed Magisk Manager. So far, so good.
One newbie question: with this kind of root (TWRP + Magisk), do I always have to use "Magisk Modules / Downloads" to install all Apps that have rooted features? I ask this because I read that Magisk is important to avoid tripping Google's "SafetyNet".
Or can I use any apps that used rooted features, such as Greenify, Titanium Backup, NotificationsOff, AdAway, etc?
who ah way said:
The root process was successful! Installed Magisk Manager. So far, so good.
One newbie question: with this kind of root (TWRP + Magisk), do I always have to use "Magisk Modules / Downloads" to install all Apps that have rooted features? I ask this because I read that Magisk is important to avoid tripping Google's "SafetyNet".
Or can I use any apps that used rooted features, such as Greenify, Titanium Backup, NotificationsOff, AdAway, etc?
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You can use any apps without the need being a magisk module.
They'll absolutely work.
Now that my setup is basically done, thought I'd come back and share the "gotchas" that I found during the process:
- after rooting, DO frequent backups with TWRP (like every hour of setup at the most) so you don't lose too much
- DO NOT install Pixel Netcut, that's what caused the one bootloop I got on the first install
- If installing Xposed inside Magisk watch out which one, I got a boot loop with one of the versions, from what I read edXposed is the one that works
- DO ask here if you're not sure… The community is super knowledgeable and friendly!
After leaving Samsung, I did not root my phone as never felt the need for it, as I used root for battery mods and roms.
So can anyone tell me that what interesting mods I can do after rooting my phone?
You can install custom ROMs which have extended features for your phone like changing what buttons do, having an always on display show different things, have shortcuts mapped etc. Custom kernels can manage your phone better whether you like more battery or more performance. Then you have magisk modules come in that can add further functionality and then Edxposed, F-droid the list goes on and on.
You can get rid of ads in your apps.
You can have modded youtube without any ads and other stuff.
Tons of stuff
i root because a few mods:
Viper4android
Call Recorder - not available in my country.
EdXposed with gravitybox - for little customizing
Youtube Vanced
i also root because i had oneplus 5 before which was not rooted and one day i messed up and couldnt get it to work again. i really tried everything - if i was rooted i probably could have fixed my op5.
How do you install new updates then?
Once the updates are out you can install them directly with your phone as you have been doing with any other phone.
The only thing is that after every update you have to root again your phone as the update 'delete' the root.
Nothing major, don't worry. Trust me, us, once you root you won't be able to have your phone unrooted anymore ?
If you are in doubt I suggest you to root it once and then, after a new update you can decide if root it again or not ?
If ur not willing to walk the mile of getting knowledge, dont root
You can use it to teleport to another dimension.
Jk jokes aside you have full control of your system and can do all kinds of modification which how you modify will make it awesome or perform worse.
@bibop80 @chintu1234 @whizeguy
I have rooted my phones for years when I used Samsung devices.
Samsung had issues with battery and performance so that time I had rooted my device.
But since I am using op6 I am so satisfied with the performance and battery, that's why I never rooted my device.
Now I am bored and want to try few mods, so I will root my phone.
I have never used magisk root method, and as I said it's been almost 2 years I rooted device, so I'll be happy if someone can guide me in detail and best root method, I am currently on latest fw android 10.
Thanks in advance!
I do agree with you about Samsung, that is why I passed to oneplus few years ago, the only thing I do miss is the camera quality.
A part of that, you'll be happy to have your phone rooted (Magisk is amazing!)
I suggest you the section of this forum GUIDES, NEWS AND DISCUSSION; once there you'll find the guide titled "OnePlus 6: Unlock Bootloader | Flash TWRP | Root | Nandroid & EFS Backup !!"
It looks more difficult than with Samsung but it isn't at all!
Good luck man and welcome to the Dark side
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I do agree with you about Samsung, that is why I passed to oneplus few years ago, the only thing I do miss is the camera quality.
A part of that, you'll be happy to have your phone rooted (Magisk is amazing!)
I suggest you the section of this forum GUIDES, NEWS AND DISCUSSION; once there you'll find the guide titled "OnePlus 6: Unlock Bootloader | Flash TWRP | Root | Nandroid & EFS Backup !!"
It looks more difficult than with Samsung but it isn't at all!
Good luck man and welcome to the Dark side
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Thanks for the info, I checked the forum.
Kindly help me to understand few things -
Do I need to install Twrp tp install Magisk?
Will I lose any apps like snapchat?
You can root your phone also without installing the twrp (if you are not intended to deep mod your phone). I'd suggest anyway to install the twrp.
Yes, magisk is needed it can be compared as the supersu but with extended feautures.
If I don't mistake (I did unlock my bootloader on my 1st day I owned the oneplus) all data will be wiped and yes... You might loose your data.
If you can make a backup of your photos, videos and any extra file on a PC and after the unlock and root procedure you can restore them.
All other app can just be downloaded again.... ???
for people mentioning about adfree & background youtube, this can be done in a virgin phone also. just install the vanced apk.
JerryGoyal said:
for people mentioning about adfree & background youtube, this can be done in a virgin phone also. just install the vanced apk.
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I am already using YouTube vanced, it's great.
bebop80 said:
You can root your phone also without installing the twrp (if you are not intended to deep mod your phone). I'd suggest anyway to install the twrp.
Yes, magisk is needed it can be compared as the supersu but with extended feautures.
If I don't mistake (I did unlock my bootloader on my 1st day I owned the oneplus) all data will be wiped and yes... You might loose your data.
If you can make a backup of your photos, videos and any extra file on a PC and after the unlock and root procedure you can restore them.
All other app can just be downloaded again.... ???
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I guess I'll be doing this on next weekend. I'll post query if I have any doubts. Thanks!
I find that making phone calls with this device seem to be the thing that most people do
bebop80 said:
You can root your phone also without installing the twrp (if you are not intended to deep mod your phone). I'd suggest anyway to install the twrp.
Yes, magisk is needed it can be compared as the supersu but with extended feautures.
If I don't mistake (I did unlock my bootloader on my 1st day I owned the oneplus) all data will be wiped and yes... You might loose your data.
If you can make a backup of your photos, videos and any extra file on a PC and after the unlock and root procedure you can restore them.
All other app can just be downloaded again.... ???
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I am unable to flash twrp from adb,i ve unlocked the bootloader.any help?
nvrmndryo said:
I am unable to flash twrp from adb,i ve unlocked the bootloader.any help?
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Follow this guide
h***s://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/
Double check all the adb instructions before confirming them and check that you have all the right files necessary for the operation. (start your pc terminal as administrator)
bebop80 said:
Follow this guide
h***s://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/
Double check all the adb instructions before confirming them and check that you have all the right files necessary for the operation. (start your pc terminal as administrator)
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Thanks. successfully rooted my phone.