I've been reading forums in XDA and reddit almost the whole day and was not able to find any definite guide about my inquiries so i started this new thread..
Here's my Story, i bought a brand new nexus 6 6.0.1 with build MMB29Q, i wanted to adjust the saturation because its too high, and of course i have to root to do that. i have already unlock boot loader. PS I'm very new in roooting, as in Zero experience, i'm reading about it right now but i need some help from you guys for me to not brick my new phone. 'Im planning on doing Systemless Root BTW.
My questions are:
1. What SuperSu version and TWRP version is compatible with MMB29Q? (i know the newest version is 2.67 for SuperSU and 2.8.5.0 for TWRP) I'm having second thought in using them because MMB29Q came to my device just February. Can someone tell me which version si compatible?
2. [/B] If i would be successful in rooting my device, i plan on flashing custom kernel (I'm Planning on Using Franco Kernel because it is the one the i have read which is compatible in color saturation control and temperature. Any suggestion for other kernel will be very helpful.) My question is after i root my device can i just directly flash it (franco kernel zip file) using TWRP in my device? or are there any requisites before flashing the franco kernel?
Please anyone can give a definitive guide on this, or atleast give me forum threads that i can read about this. Will really appreciate for your help guys, i really love my nexus 6, saturation and warm temp is my only concern. Thank you Guys!!!
2.67 for SuperSU is compatible. 2.8.5.0 TWRP is also compatible.
(Kernel - I don't know)
1. SuperSU 2.65 or 2.67, TWRP 3.0.0. Keep in mind that SuperSU 2.67 is the beta version so you might want to use 2.65 instead. There are alternative superuser binaries available but those require a bit more work to use.
2. No suggestion for an alternate kernel, as I don't use one. As long as a flashable zip file is available for the chosen kernel, you can flash it via TWRP.
I used SuperSU v2.67, TWRP 3.0.0-0 and the ElementalX (3.09) kernel.
Rooted right now on stock MMB29Q.
I'm using SuperSU 2.66 on 29Q without issue. TWRP has been updated to 3.0.0-1 link: https://dl.twrp.me/shamu/
Read the OP for the kernel that you want. In there it will state if any special requirements are needed to flash before and/or after.
You'd want to flash the kernel first then flash SuperSU.
No issues with SuperSU 2.67 and TWRP 3.0.0 ElementalX is a great custom kernel. It supports screen color control (manually or pick in Aroma installer) and has a bunch of other features.
You should check out the N6 all in one beginners guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948481
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Question has been answered already, but I would say newest SuperSU, version 2.67, and kernel suggestion? I love elite kernel because it supports all ROMs! AOSP and stock! PM me if you have questions, I'll help ya!
Hi I have been reading hi and low also to root MMB29q but only access to a MAC....any advice/ point me in the right direction is much appreciated, thank you
d88naimi said:
Hi I have been reading hi and low also to root MMB29q but only access to a MAC....any advice/ point me in the right direction is much appreciated, thank you
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On the phone make sure you have USB debugging enabled, and also allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
Get the Android SDK and ADB setup on your MAC. I don't have a MAC and this guide may or may not be correct, I can't confirm. Boot your phone into bootloader mode (hold volume up + volume down + power when the phone is turned off). Connect the phone to your MAC and run the command "fastboot oem unlock" to unlock your bootloader. Then "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0-1-shamu.img" this will put on TWRP recovery.
Now using your volume rockers to boot into recovery. Now flash the version of SuperSu you want to use- 2.67 for Systemless or 2.65 for System. If you use systemless, TWRP will probably warn you you are not rooted and to swipe to install SuperSu. Don't do this!
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So browsing through all the development threads I can't seem to find a basic root tutorial. I just want to root the stock rom so I can use greenify to improve the wife's batt life. I understand I'll need to unlock the bootloader. The phone is now a year old so no warranty left anyway. Any help would be appreciated.
EDIT: Sorry it's a XT1063, not 1068.
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Unlock the bootloader using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/wip-unlock-bootloader-moto-g-2nd-gen-t2875728 : Warning - unlock will factory reset your device.
Flash the recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...recovery-twrp-2-8-2-0-touch-recovery-t2979149
(in fastboot mode from first tutorial, use command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery xxxx.img
)
Then copy the supersu zip to your device, boot into recovery and install it. https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Thank you sir. That's disappointing you have to wipe to unlock boot loader. In that case I might as well flash a ROM. I know asking about "the best" rom is frowned upon but what's a good stable daily driver that I can flash once and forget about it, since it's not my phone.
Side question, rooting then upgrading to official marshmallow will kill root I assume?
1. Personally I use temasek's CM13 - while updates are not as frequent, the feature set is pretty nice. And it is quite stable. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/rom-temasek-s-unofficial-cm13-t3264678/
2. I don't think you will be able to upgrade to Marshmallow with a modified device using the standard OTA method. This works, though http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/6-0-soak-moto-g-2014-t3255883
PS : For Marshmallow, if you are using a stock ROM, root is to be done with SuperSU's 2.6x zip file, don't use the older versions.
Most custom ROM's are CM based, and therefore, have root inbuilt. So you don't need to do anything more about that if you flash a custom ROM.
PPS : Next time quote or mention me, so I get a notification. Thanks.
I'm a newbie and my phone is at Marshmallow 6.0.1, rooted with Nexus Root Toolkit su (with SuperSU 2.62)
later flashed twrp, now want to install ElementalX Kernel.
Do I need to unroot the system, and then flash the kernel with twrp?
thanks in advance.
The kernel is the boot.img. Just flash it via TWRP and it will automatically be present.
And why do you specifically want to install Elementalx? If you've got a working rooted phone, why continue to mess with it? Continual unnecessary tweaking is the sure way to end up with a glass-and-metal paperweight...
daddylok said:
I'm a newbie and my phone is at Marshmallow 6.0.1, rooted with Nexus Root Toolkit su (with SuperSU 2.62)
later flashed twrp, now want to install ElementalX Kernel.
Do I need to unroot the system, and then flash the kernel with twrp?
thanks in advance.
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Better flash superSU2.65.zip (latest atm).
Not necessarily better. Versions after 2.62 have a number of comments across various threads saying that root doesn't work for them. 2.62 uses a different method from the later versions. 2.62 works fine for me and (from the silence in the forums) for most people, so upgrading to 2.64/2.65 is probably taking an unnecessary risk.
And again, why try to install a different kernel on a working rooted device? It makes no sense to me unless there's an amazing function that will make a discernable difference, and personally I don't believe that any kernel makes that much of a difference in real-life normal usage.
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personally I don't believe that any kernel makes that much of a difference in real-life normal usage.
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Not something i'd agree with since CPU governors and I/O schedulers can make allot of difference to "real life normal usage", obviously this depends on what the developer impliments and user choice.
there are times that I'll run elementalx kernel, but I ALWAYS change the governor and scheduler. always. as I can't stand the way that its set up. personally, I always use ondemand with deadline :angel:
daddylok said:
I'm a newbie and my phone is at Marshmallow 6.0.1, rooted with Nexus Root Toolkit su (with SuperSU 2.62)
later flashed twrp, now want to install ElementalX Kernel.
Do I need to unroot the system, and then flash the kernel with twrp?
thanks in advance.
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Wondering how you achieved root.I am unable using the stock kernel.TWRP installed just fine.Do you mind sharing your procedure?
Download SuperSU v2.62-3 (you can try later versions, but some people have reported that they don't work for them - v2.62 works fine for me and many others). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125
Copy the zip file to a folder in your Nexus 6 - say, Downloads, it doesn't really matter which one.
Boot into TWRP. Press Install. Navigate to the folder where the SuperSU zip file is and select it. Swipe in TWRP to install it. DO NOT accept any offer from TWRP to root your device (again) - you'll break it. Once installed, just reboot system. Done.
To install elementalx, just flash in recovery.
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And why do you specifically want to install Elementalx? If you've got a working rooted phone, why continue to mess with it? Continual unnecessary tweaking is the sure way to end up with a glass-and-metal paperweight...
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Silliness. Why are you even on xda with that attitude? He probably wants to install it so he can use some of the added features and enhancements.
"Why are you even on xda with that attitude?" Ditto. We're all entitled to our opinions, and my opinion is that a lot of noobs do stuff just to see what happens, and the result is that they're in forums asking after the event "How do I fix this?" rather than "How do I do this?", and in both cases without any particular need or reason or understanding of what they want. And this is a typical thread - an admitted noob wants to install a specific kernel, and still hasn't said why (though he/she has thanked me, which I appreciate ). I think that to warn noobs about unnecessary tinkering is doing them a service - isn't that why we all respond to questions?
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Download SuperSU v2.62-3 (you can try later versions, but some people have reported that they don't work for them - v2.62 works fine for me and many others). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125
Copy the zip file to a folder in your Nexus 6 - say, Downloads, it doesn't really matter which one.
Boot into TWRP. Press Install. Navigate to the folder where the SuperSU zip file is and select it. Swipe in TWRP to install it. DO NOT accept any offer from TWRP to root your device (again) - you'll break it. Once installed, just reboot system. Done.
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Thanks very much -so to be clear that was with the Stock kernel?
I am running 3.10.40-g557ba38
Trying to avoid a brick situation,sorry to be a bother..
Yes, stock kernel. As I understand it, the SuperSU backs up and replaces the stock kernel (as part of the boot image) and will restore it if you unroot. You just need to follow the instructions as written - it's exactly what I did on my stock 6.0.1 ROM.
Awesome thanks again.
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Yes, stock kernel. As I understand it, the SuperSU backs up and replaces the stock kernel (as part of the boot image) and will restore it if you unroot. You just need to follow the instructions as written - it's exactly what I did on my stock 6.0.1 ROM.
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Thanks again-this worked out perfectly and I am running Cyanide which has made me very happy so far.REALLY fast and smooth.Everything working great so far.Loving my N6- who needs Samsung! I just had to edit the .xml file for the Music volume other than that the ROM seems about perfect.
Hello. Please be gentle. I'm new to Systemless Root and need some clarification. I've done a lot of reading about it but still need some info. Im not bashing anything or anyone, I'm not trying to be a wise ass, I'm genuinely confused. From the vague installation process I read somewhere it seems that u already need to be Rooted with TWRP installed to install Systemless Root. Right? So what's the point of rerooting a phone thats already rooted? I would think it would be more useful to have it as another root method. So we can start off Locked and Unrooted, then use Systemless to root. Currently my N6 is locked and Unrooted because I have no use for Root at the moment yet all of my previous Android phones have been unlocked and rooted. Please explain to me what I'm missing here. Thanks guys. Happy New Year to u.
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Hello. Please be gentle. I'm new to Systemless Root and need some clarification. I've done a lot of reading about it but still need some info. Im not bashing anything or anyone, I'm not trying to be a wise ass, I'm genuinely confused. From the vague installation process I read somewhere it seems that u already need to be Rooted with TWRP installed to install Systemless Root. Right? So what's the point of rerooting a phone thats already rooted? I would think it would be more useful to have it as another root method. So we can start off Locked and Unrooted, then use Systemless to root. Currently my N6 is locked and Unrooted because I have no use for Root at the moment yet all of my previous Android phones have been unlocked and rooted. Please explain to me what I'm missing here. Thanks guys. Happy New Year to u.
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Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2 and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344 for starters. BTW Google is your friend and you can`t be rooted to use systemless root and obtain root.
I'm probably a lot less experienced than gee2012 and many others in the forum, but here's my very high-level understanding. I hope that the more knowledgeable members can add to or correct this as necessary.
First, you need to unlock the device (fastboot oem unlock), since you can't do much with a locked device. Not only that, but time and time again I've read pleas from users saying "My device is bricked and I didn't unlock it so I can't now enable developer options" - the responses have been generally "Sorry, you're stuffed then, send it back". Unlocking wipes the device, so make backups of whatever essential data you have.
You don't need to install TWRP permanently in order to root. I myself (after asking members for advice) temporarily booted into TWRP (fastboot boot twrp.img - when you reboot from TWRP it disappears and you're back to stock recovery). While TWRP is temporarily running, you can use it to install SuperSU.
The benefit of the new SuperSU (and also doitright's systemless root method) is that it maintains a stock system image, so in theory you have the benefits of superuser root but you can still get OTA updates, which are now much more frequent because of the security amendments. Chainfire (the SuperSU creator) says that he was able to install an OTA after having used the SuperSU unroot function, though he then had to re-root.
Hope this helps - and that it's correct...
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I'm probably a lot less experienced than gee2012 and many others in the forum, but here's my very high-level understanding. I hope that the more knowledgeable members can add to or correct this as necessary.
First, you need to unlock the device (fastboot oem unlock), since you can't do much with a locked device. Not only that, but time and time again I've read pleas from users saying "My device is bricked and I didn't unlock it so I can't now enable developer options" - the responses have been generally "Sorry, you're stuffed then, send it back". Unlocking wipes the device, so make backups of whatever essential data you have.
You don't need to install TWRP permanently in order to root. I myself (after asking members for advice) temporarily booted into TWRP (fastboot boot twrp.img - when you reboot from TWRP it disappears and you're back to stock recovery). While TWRP is temporarily running, you can use it to install SuperSU.
The benefit of the new SuperSU (and also doitright's systemless root method) is that it maintains a stock system image, so in theory you have the benefits of superuser root but you can still get OTA updates, which are now much more frequent because of the security amendments. Chainfire (the SuperSU creator) says that he was able to install an OTA after having used the SuperSU unroot function, though he then had to re-root.
Hope this helps - and that it's correct...
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Thanks man. That makes certain things more understandable. The thing I still don't understand is the actual install process. I'm am stock, so ur saying I would just have to unlock BL then temp flash TWRP to flash the SU zip? If not what are the exact steps for installing?
BTW I'm on 6.0.1 MMB29K
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Thanks man. That makes certain things more understandable. The thing I still don't understand is the actual install process. I'm am stock, so ur saying I would just have to unlock BL then temp flash TWRP to flash the SU zip? If not what are the exact steps for installing?
BTW I'm on 6.0.1 MMB29K
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- Enable OEM UNLOCK in developer options and enable usb debugging
- Unlock the bootloader
- Reboot
- Flash TWRP (2.8.7.1 is the lastest afaik)
- Message by TWRP to modify the system, click no
- optional: If you format data you decrypt the phone (will wipe all files completely), reboot after if you choose to do so
- In TWRP flash the latest systemless superSU.zip (2.66) zip, link http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344
- TWRP will say you`re not rooted, ignore it
- Reboot
- Install BusyBox from Play and you`re done.
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- Enable OEM UNLOCK in developer options and enable usb debugging
- Unlock the bootloader
- Reboot
- Flash TWRP (2.8.7.1 is the lastest afaik)
- Message by TWRP to modify the system, click no
- optional: If you format data you decrypt the phone (will wipe all files completely), reboot after if you choose to do so
- In TWRP flash the latest systemless superSU.zip (2.66) zip, link http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344
- TWRP will say you`re not rooted, ignore it
- Reboot
- Install BusyBox from Play and you`re done.
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I don't want to be that guy but USB debugging is not needed to unlock the BL,it is only needed while in Android os
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I don't want to be that guy but USB debugging is not needed to unlock the BL,it is only needed while in Android os
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True, but i always enable it by default
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- Enable OEM UNLOCK in developer options and enable usb debugging
- Unlock the bootloader
- Reboot
- Flash TWRP (2.8.7.1 is the lastest afaik)
- Message by TWRP to modify the system, click no
- optional: If you format data you decrypt the phone (will wipe all files completely), reboot after if you choose to do so
- In TWRP flash the latest systemless superSU.zip (2.66) zip, link http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344
- TWRP will say you`re not rooted, ignore it
- Reboot
- Install BusyBox from Play and you`re done.
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much!
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Tip: instead of flashing TWRP you can also boot it up ( fastboot boot nametwrp.img) to flash zip files and keep your stock recovery if you want to.
@gee2012 - "Install BusyBox from Play and you`re done"
I still don't get what exactly Busybox offers. I've been running fine on Marshmallow for several months without it. I installed it once because it was suggested as a fix for the constant nagging of AutomateIt Pro to reboot, and it made no difference, so I uninstalled it again.
Can you (or anyone) give me specific examples if where it actually makes a difference? Which functions won't work without it? I haven't come across any yet as far as I know.
Busybox is the space efficient way of the basic Unix commands like ln, pwd, chown, chmod, etc. So all apps that want to do some low level file system dabbling, like Android terminal, Titanium backup, or Linux installs, they need it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BusyBox
From Marshmallow, Android now uses toybox instead by default, which is quite the same, with a little different licensing. It's also in the AOSP source, so all user built AOSP roms already have toybox, so there's no need for busybox to install.
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@gee2012 - "Install BusyBox from Play and you`re done"
I still don't get what exactly Busybox offers. I've been running fine on Marshmallow for several months without it. I installed it once because it was suggested as a fix for the constant nagging of AutomateIt Pro to reboot, and it made no difference, so I uninstalled it again.
Can you (or anyone) give me specific examples if where it actually makes a difference? Which functions won't work without it? I haven't come across any yet as far as I know.
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Apps like Rom Toolbox Pro, Franco Kernel Updater and Kernel Adiutor and lots of other application like Xposed framework (and its modules) and most (if not all) of the custom roms will not work (correctly) without BusyBox. All custom roms anyway have a BusyBox version by default installed Busybox https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BusyBox and https://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=...6Z0ltw&usg=AFQjCNG-nKYoEI3kiDm4pgtRWbXFRTpI6A for instance.
Its an essential app for when you are rooted and want to do more with your phone and its not smart to not install it
Thanks, both. I like istperson's comment best : "there's no need for busybox to install." That would be why I haven't seen any negative impact from not having Busybox then. Still, money well spent to help development...
I am brand new to the Nexus 6 but not Android. I cannot for the life of me obtain root with Build Number MOB30I. I got TWRP installed correctly and tried to install SuperSu but after I do and reboot my system, it goes to the "unlocked bootloader" warning then shuts off. What am I doing wrong? I have never had any problems when rooting before. Am i swiping/selecting something wrong when installing SuperSu?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
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I am brand new to the Nexus 6 but not Android. I cannot for the life of me obtain root with Build Number MOB30I. I got TWRP installed correctly .....
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You need TWRP 3.0.2.0.
When bootloader is unlocked you may try to flash a prerooted rom in TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3059493
And what version of SuperSU are you using? No reason to use anything but the latest (currently 2.72).
I also have MOB30I and have flashed SuperSU 2.72 in TWRP (3.0.2-0) without any problems
Thanks guys, do I allow system modifications in TWRP or leave it as read only?
Depends... Do you need system to be completely stock (apart from rooting and custom recovery, obviously) for some reason? If the answer is "no" or "I don't know", allow.
Hello all.,,
I checked and read many thread slowly and steadily ,but couldn't find a good solution to root this phone 3T.
I just bought this Beautiful Device runing so smooth but with Hands tied too hard unable to run many apps and many ads and Bloatwares..
Thought to Root this device ,but all are mostly either Oxygen 3 or Marshmallow or 7.0. Version of ANdroid..and DW Error,is also a major concern to look out..
So Please help me to root this device running O2 4.1.1 (I literally dont want to change the stock,as of now) and Android 7.1.1 ,some simple steps...
Thanks and Regards
Awaiting for replies!!
I'm about to get this phone so I've been doing a lot of research myself. It looks like you can follow the steps in this thread and you can flash supersu through TWRP once you've unlocked the bootloader.
Unlock bootloader.
Flash TWRP.
Flash your preferred root zip in TWRP (SuperSU or Magisk are two good choices, I prefer Magisk).
That's about it...
i too tried the above method,,But I got struck with Logo of TWRP and got enabled only after 6 Hours.. But to my fate,,i'm still running on Stock recovery.. Not on TWRP !!
Use the latest official TWRP (currently 3.1.0-1). Works just fine.
i can relate to your question.
however, i discovered how to root the 3t and flash the usual zips files the finally the freedom rom, on my own.
it was a thrill.
i advise you to just take the blue pill.
I installed Blusparks Version of TWRP ,,but still no use,,SuperSU or Magisk both says My phone is not rooted!!!!
I want to live the Stock ROM and just to root the device,,But the steps are not futile for me!
What I would do if i was you.
Unlock bootloader
Flash TWRP
Flash latest Magisk 13.2 zip
Hey,
Is this method still valid for rooting the 3T?
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...wrp-root-nandroid-efs-backup-and-more.475142/
Yes, that is still valid, more or less. Might be a more current version of blue_spark's TWRP (official TWRP is on 3.1.1.2) although the link only says 3.1.1-x, so I don't know what that means. But probably won't make a huge difference.
Can't see what version Magisk is linked (my office network is blocking the link). If you choose Magisk, flash latest version 13.3, especially if you want to hide root (from Snapchat, banking apps, etc.). Older versions of Magisk will fail to hide, due to recent changes Google made to SafetyNet.
And what if we want to flash this beta to a brand new device?
http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_openbeta_12/
Should we first unlock the device, then install the TWRP recovery, then flash this beta rom and then root?