I haven't seen a thead posted about this so I figured I'd get some input from people that have used both or either of the 2 root options.
What do you prefer and why? What are the pros and cons?
I know SuperSU is very well known and I'm familiar with it from the Galaxy S phones. Magisk is fairly new, but from what I heard it works well with Nougat and the other nice thing is that magisk can be toggled.
I'm not sure if there is any benefit to that or not, but I'd like to hear some feedback.
I'm interested to know more about this as well, but this is what I read about it.
Yes, Magisk can be toggled, so you can use Android Pay when you need it and then get back to being rooted.
However, for some reason, my AdAway adblocker just wouldn't work with Magisk+phhSU. No idea why. Everything else root worked well. When I had to clean flash the official Nougat, I decided to stick to good'ol SuperSU. I don't need the toggle function and everything worked great since.
So I've used both and can say this. Magisk works on both SuperSU and phhSU, although the later offers a different functionality. The toggle feature is an older feature of Magisk as they now have a hide feature baked in. This is the same as SUHide for SuperSU. I have yet to get SUHide working on the 3t, but I have it working on a few other phones. SuperSU+SUHide is great if you only want to run Root on your phone and hide systemless root from applications without having to really toggle Root. From my experience (YMMV), toggling root breaks things more than hiding. The only reason I have found to run Magisk is if you want to run Xposed as well. Xposed works with SuperSU, but Magisk does a pretty good job of UI integration with some of the pieces.
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So I've used both and can say this. Magisk works on both SuperSU and phhSU, although the later offers a different functionality. The toggle feature is an older feature of Magisk as they now have a hide feature baked in. This is the same as SUHide for SuperSU. I have yet to get SUHide working on the 3t, but I have it working on a few other phones. SuperSU+SUHide is great if you only want to run Root on your phone and hide systemless root from applications without having to really toggle Root. From my experience (YMMV), toggling root breaks things more than hiding. The only reason I have found to run Magisk is if you want to run Xposed as well. Xposed works with SuperSU, but Magisk does a pretty good job of UI integration with some of the pieces.
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Awesome, thanks for the input! That's definitely helpful. So you would recommend going with magisk? Would you say magisk works equally as well on all versions of OOS? 3.5.* and the new 4.*+ (nougat) version?
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Awesome, thanks for the input! That's definitely helpful. So you would recommend going with magisk? Would you say magisk works equally as well on all versions of OOS? 3.5.* and the new 4.*+ (nougat) version?
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Keep in mind, your mileage may very and these are only my opinions. With that said I will say this:
I've only had my OnePlus 3t for about 3 weeks, so I only really used it on the latest version of OOS 3.5. It seems to work fine on 4.*, however, it did take me a few extra steps and sideload.
I honestly would go with SuperSU / SUhide if I could get it to work on 3T correctly like it does on my other devices. Right now I have this weird forever and a day boot time with SUHide.
Magisk works almost as well in my experience and on the devices I do run xposed on runs even better in my opinion. The new Magisk doesn't turn root off but does mask root from certain apps such as android pay. The interface, in my opinion, has gotten better over the iterations. Magisk also does allow you to flash from the direct input, which depending on your skill can help out greatly.
I would say this. If you require
Xposed
UI
live updates of actual software similar to TWRP's new loader
ability to flash from app
Use Magisk
If you like simplicity and raw power go with SuperSU. I did try the SUHide Gui but found Magisk's version much easier and reliable.
Thanks again! That's super helpful!
Guys, Im running Tugapower and I cannot root the rom. Any of you know how to fix it? I run the zip file to root and I start to phone and looks that works but after couple of minuts is not rooted anymore. Anyone else?
Has anybody used the the latest version of superuser with oos 4.0?
That's the SR2 2.79 version. The one before turned off sims and a reflash of 4.0 sorted out.
And the info on Magisk has been informative. Thanks!
As someone who has used phhSu and SuperSU (I've also paid for SuperSU Pro) I find either do the job and that SuperSU is good for getting a ROM going while I prefer to then re-root with phhSU after I have my ROM set up for daily use, although the only annoying thing with phhSU is that TB detects the su binary as being a non-SuperSU one so it pops up an extra warning.
Either is fine, just pick the one you like better I guess.
How did you guys flash a systemless root without triggering DM-Verity?
From my understanding, we flash superSU after flashing TWRP and allowing modifications, because superSU disables/bypasses DM-Verity
Am I missing something here?
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How did you guys flash a systemless root without triggering DM-Verity?
From my understanding, we flash superSU after flashing TWRP and allowing modifications, because superSU disables/bypasses DM-Verity
Am I missing something here?
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With SuperSU 2.79 you don't need no-verity patch.
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I haven't seen a thead posted about this so I figured I'd get some input from people that have used both or either of the 2 root options.
What do you prefer and why? What are the pros and cons?
I know SuperSU is very well known and I'm familiar with it from the Galaxy S phones. Magisk is fairly new, but from what I heard it works well with Nougat and the other nice thing is that magisk can be toggled.
I'm not sure if there is any benefit to that or not, but I'd like to hear some feedback.
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Actually Magisk doesn't give root but the modded version of Phh's Superuser does.
One of the main difference is that Phh's Superuser (and Magisk) are open source. Once Chainfire will leave his SuperSU project you will have to fully trust CCMT.
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Hey guys,
Just wanted to know how many of you ditched the Xposed on marshmallow for the latest 7.1.1 Android based oxygenos?
Since we don't know when nougat will be supported by xposed, is staying on marshmallow worth it?
Even though most of the modules I use are more or less esthetical, there's one thing I can't live without - youtube background playback and ad block.
Share your thoughts!
Xposed over any OS without Xposed. I have never even flashed Nouget because I know its just a waste of time for me. Ive been on cm13 since the day it came out. DEC 11 2016.
If all you need is the youtube modules, there's modded youtube apps out now with adblock and background playback. Check it out here.
I've also packaged the app in a convenient Magisk module, which you can find here.
It works exactly like the xposed-modified YouTube app, but it works on Nougat.
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If all you need is the youtube modules, there's modded youtube apps out now with adblock and background playback. Check it out here.
I've also packaged the app in a convenient Magisk module, which you can find here.
It works exactly like the xposed-modified YouTube app, but it works on Nougat.
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Hey Anova, what is this Magisk thingy you're talking about?
Also... For me The most important is gravitybox then come youtube modules and mock mock locations.
You think it's worth the upgrade? I personally never had a phone that would get updates so quickly or even at all. So I have no idea what to expect.. Would I have to reroot, reinstall recovery or it's all a piece of cake and only the exposed won't affect anything? Lemme know.
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Hey Anova, what is this Magisk thingy you're talking about?
Also... For me The most important is gravitybox then come youtube modules and mock mock locations.
You think it's worth the upgrade? I personally never had a phone that would get updates so quickly or even at all. So I have no idea what to expect.. Would I have to reroot, reinstall recovery or it's all a piece of cake and only the exposed won't affect anything? Lemme know.
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Magisk is a framework that allows you to make temporary changes to your /system partition at boot, without actually modifying the partition. It works by superimposing user-defined changes to files in /system during boot; changes are reverted to their stock state afterwards. These user-defined changes are loaded into Magisk through Magisk modules. While a lot of people may think it's similar to Xposed, they're really nothing alike. I mentioned Magisk for the YouTube app because it is merely convenient. You could manually replace the YouTube APK in system without any additional software, but Magisk will do it for you while applying all the correct permissions, etc. As a bonus, Magisk also includes its own rooting method that works, for the most part, as well as SuperSU. This means that you can flash only Magisk to root your phone (flashing SuperSU is optional and is really based on personal preference, Magisk will work with SuperSU if you flash that first).
Because of what Magisk is and how it works, it is not able to modify your device in the same way that Xposed can. This means that mods like gravitybox and mock mock locations cannot be implemented with Magisk. Technically, all Magisk modules can be installed without Magisk by manually editing/replacing things in the /system partition. What is special about it is that Magisk does these things systemlessly, meaning that (with the proper configurations), you can modify /system without triggering safetynet.
For the modified YouTube app I was talking about, that was actually modded and compiled as a stand-alone APK by someone on XDA. It does not alter your current YouTube app, but rather outright replaces it.
As for upgrading to Nougat, it's really up to personal choice. I personally never used Xposed for anything other than YouTube Adaway and Background Playback, and to top it off I rarely use YouTube on my phone anyways so upgrading was an easy choice for me. If you do end up wanting to upgrade, do the following:
1) Download the full ROM of whatever version of OOS you want to use (4.1.0 is the latest, on Android 7.1.1). Do not use the "Upgrade Phone" option in settings if you are already rooted or have modified anything in your /system partition, as it will cause problems.
2) Flash the full zip in TWRP, wipe cache/Dalvik, then immediately flash the latest Magisk.zip (from the main Magisk thread on XDA)
3) Boot, then download Magisk Manager from the Play Store
At this point, Magisk will have been fully installed and your phone should be rooted. You can confirm through the Magisk Manager app
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Magisk is a framework that allows you to make temporary changes to your /system partition at boot, without actually modifying the partition. It works by superimposing user-defined changes to files in /system during boot; changes are reverted to their stock state afterwards. These user-defined changes are loaded into Magisk through Magisk modules. While a lot of people may think it's similar to Xposed, they're really nothing alike. I mentioned Magisk for the YouTube app because it is merely convenient. You could manually replace the YouTube APK in system without any additional software, but Magisk will do it for you while applying all the correct permissions, etc. As a bonus, Magisk also includes its own rooting method that works, for the most part, as well as SuperSU. This means that you can flash only Magisk to root your phone (flashing SuperSU is optional and is really based on personal preference, Magisk will work with SuperSU if you flash that first).
Because of what Magisk is and how it works, it is not able to modify your device in the same way that Xposed can. This means that mods like gravitybox and mock mock locations cannot be implemented with Magisk. Technically, all Magisk modules can be installed without Magisk by manually editing/replacing things in the /system partition. What is special about it is that Magisk does these things systemlessly, meaning that (with the proper configurations), you can modify /system without triggering safetynet.
For the modified YouTube app I was talking about, that was actually modded and compiled as a stand-alone APK by someone on XDA. It does not alter your current YouTube app, but rather outright replaces it.
As for upgrading to Nougat, it's really up to personal choice. I personally never used Xposed for anything other than YouTube Adaway and Background Playback, and to top it off I rarely use YouTube on my phone anyways so upgrading was an easy choice for me. If you do end up wanting to upgrade, do the following:
1) Download the full ROM of whatever version of OOS you want to use (4.1.0 is the latest, on Android 7.1.1). Do not use the "Upgrade Phone" option in settings if you are already rooted or have modified anything in your /system partition, as it will cause problems.
2) Flash the full zip in TWRP, wipe cache/Dalvik, then immediately flash the latest Magisk.zip (from the main Magisk thread on XDA)
3) Boot, then download Magisk Manager from the Play Store
At this point, Magisk will have been fully installed and your phone should be rooted. You can confirm through the Magisk Manager app
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Thanks for such a detailed description of everything! You're the best! I seriously decided to upgrade tomorrow.
Just last couple questions before I do... Should I delete anything? Like xposed itself with it's modules, or does the system upgrade wipe everything itself? Should I perform any backups other than usual titanium ones?
Thanks in advance
Crishien said:
Thanks for such a detailed description of everything! You're the best! I seriously decided to upgrade tomorrow.
Just last couple questions before I do... Should I delete anything? Like xposed itself with it's modules, or does the system upgrade wipe everything itself? Should I perform any backups other than usual titanium ones?
Thanks in advance
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You should delete the Xposed modules prior to updating, as they are saved as user apps and will not be wiped with an upgrade. Delete the Xposed framework app as well for the same reason. Updating should erase all of the background stuff that the Xposed originally installed in /system. Take a nandroid prior to updating just in case.
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You should delete the Xposed modules prior to updating, as they are saved as user apps and will not be wiped with an upgrade. Delete the Xposed framework app as well for the same reason. Updating should erase all of the background stuff that the Xposed originally installed in /system. Take a nandroid prior to updating just in case.
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Thanks again, mate!
Is this the one I should download? https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oos4-0-nougat-op3t-leaked-t3523482
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Thanks again, mate!
Is this the one I should download? https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oos4-0-nougat-op3t-leaked-t3523482
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Yes, that will work. OnePlus has not yet released the official zip through their website at this time, otherwise I would advise you to use the official zip.
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Yes, that will work. OnePlus has not yet released the official zip through their website at this time, otherwise I would advise you to use the official zip.
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Great, thank you. Imma let you know how it goes later today.
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Yes, that will work. OnePlus has not yet released the official zip through their website at this time, otherwise I would advise you to use the official zip.
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Not sure if I did anything wrong or I'm just impatient... But I flashed the update successfully and deleted dalvik. But got stuck at boot logo. Been hanging like this for 15 minutes, phone got hot and drained half its juice. So I reverted for now.... I'll try again at home with a charger... ?
954wrecker said:
Xposed over any OS without Xposed. I have never even flashed Nouget because I know its just a waste of time for me. Ive been on cm13 since the day it came out. DEC 11 2016.
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what can xposed do that you actually need that you can't do with magisk?
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what can xposed do that you actually need that you can't do with magisk?
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I don't think magisk can handle what xposed can handle.
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I don't think magisk can handle what xposed can handle.
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Indeed I will miss gravitybox. But if there is any other way to make my buttons do what I like which is (on the left - menu button with double tap for previous app/ home is home and recents on long press / right is back.)
Other than that it's all purely visual enhancement such as perfect color bar, media visualizer, and ****.
On the other hand I've just encountered a slight difficulty... Magisk won't work properly if I had Supersu previously installed, right?
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Indeed I will miss gravitybox. But if there is any other way to make my buttons do what I like which is (on the left - menu button with double tap for previous app/ home is home and recents on long press / right is back.)
Other than that it's all purely visual enhancement such as perfect color bar, media visualizer, and ****.
On the other hand I've just encountered a slight difficulty... Magisk won't work properly if I had Supersu previously installed, right?
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What are you gaining if I may ask? I have never tried 7.0 or magisk because I see ZERO benefit and Id lose all my favorite modules.
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What are you gaining if I may ask? I have never tried 7.0 or magisk because I see ZERO benefit and Id lose all my favorite modules.
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That's what I wanna find out. I wanna see what's the new Android about. And I'm sure rovo will find a solution soon. And we will see xposed for nougat.
GravityBox is terrible and has slowed down every phone it's ever been put on (from my experience).
Xposed is a hack and it's shameful how it's holding back advancement.
Nougat > any hack
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GravityBox is terrible and has slowed down every phone it's ever been put on (from my experience).
Xposed is a hack and it's shameful how it's holding back advancement.
Nougat > any hack
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My phone is just as fast with xposed as it is without. All my apps work perfectly so I say any OS with Xposed is > Nougat
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I don't think magisk can handle what xposed can handle.
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Most of that is either completely unnessecary, pointless, or magisk can do it if people start developing for it. I have none of it (except no ads on youtube and the ability to turn off the screen) and i am completely fine. I think you tell yourself you need all that stuff but you actually don't, staying versions behind on the OS for it seems stupid.
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My phone is just as fast with xposed as it is without. All my apps work perfectly so I say any OS with Xposed is > Nougat
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Well that's your opinion and you're entitled to it, but I've noticed the total opposite across several devices. I always try Xposed on a new phone and I always massively dislike the way it works. Intercepting code that was not supposed to be intercepted just adds overhead. There's a good reason AOSP devs will refuse to look at any bug report that has Xposed in the logs.
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Anyway, the battery savings from Nougat are too good to pass over. The only thing I need to customise on my phone is having the Google Dialer, and AdAway, whilst still keeping SafetyNet as passing, which Magisk does perfectly.
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Most of that is either completely unnessecary, pointless, or magisk can do it if people start developing for it. I have none of it (except no ads on youtube and the ability to turn off the screen) and i am completely fine. I think you tell yourself you need all that stuff but you actually don't, staying versions behind on the OS for it seems stupid.
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Exactly, unless you use every setting on GravityBox then it's not entirely necessary, yet even if those functions are off or there are features of GravityBox you don't use, their code is still run. The bigger it gets the more the overhead there is. If you don't use, say, the network speed monitor, it's hook is still active. I could be wrong, but last time I dabbled with Xposed, this was the case.
If anything, smaller more granular modules would be better for GB. One module for network speed. One module for changing the on-screen buttons, etc. That way you only install modules that you use, rather than a whole library of them where you might only use 2-3 of the actual features.
Hi XDA!
I need some help with lineageos on here. I'm a pretty seasoned flashaholic and generally know what I'm doing however this is stumping me.
Anytime I install lineageos + magisk, I have no root. All flashing goes to plan, however when I open magisk manager I get one of 2 things:
Either, I'm rooted with magisk installed, or I'm not rooted with magisk installed.
It seems to depend on which root app gains root first - for example, if magisk says I'm rooted (e.g it'd the first app to gain root) then any other app I open afterwards will tell me I'm not rooted, including root checkers. If I open a root checker first, it will say I'm rooted but then magisk will say after that I'm not, but magisk is installed, and all root apps from then on will fail. I'm really not sure what the problem is, and I have done clean installs, dirty flashes etc. All I have enabled is magisk hide and its busybox toggle. I've tried turning off it's busybox but no luck.
It gets worse if I enable developer options, Even if I don't touch any root settings in there (I like to disable Bluetooth absolute volume). If I do this, I loose root completely, but it still says magisk is installed. I'm not using SuperSU as I want to pass safetynet, and there are no su files from lineageos in /system/bin or xbin.
Obviously doesn't happen with OOS and all works fine.
Firmware is correct for LOS etc
If anyone can help I would appreciate it
Norman
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Do you have Magisk built-in busybox enabled? If so, try disabling it. From the Magisk release thread:
FAQ:
Q: I am losing root randomly!
A: In some custom roms (known: LineageOS), enabling the Magisk busybox will make root unstable
If you experience root loss issue, disable busybox in MagiskManager
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Do you have Magisk built-in busybox enabled? If so, try disabling it. From the Magisk release thread:
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Thanks for the answer, but you didn't read all i put. It happens with or without busybox enabled. It happens more when i have developer options enabled so i can disable absolute bluetooth volume.
Norman
manor7777 said:
Thanks for the answer, but you didn't read all i put. It happens with or without busybox enabled. It happens more when i have developer options enabled so i can disable absolute bluetooth volume.
Norman
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Oh crap... I did miss that part... Sorry about that. Gonna blame a long week and tired eyes.
No idea then, other than it being a LineageOS issue (I really dislike that ROM).
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Oh crap... I did miss that part... Sorry about that. Gonna blame a long week and tired eyes.
No idea then, other than it being a LineageOS issue (I really dislike that ROM).
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I preferred CM but its discontinued and replaced by LOS. I use tidal for music and whilst OOS Is good, its buffer city for tidal lostless and I can't get aptx on OOS.. I'm working on it now I'll report Here if I fix it
I want to root my device.
But I'm unable to decide that I should root via supersu or Magisk.
I've read that magisk provide systemless root, but what the advanteges of systemless root/magisk?
Can someone help me that what's the use/advantage of Magisk?
is it much stable then supersu?
I don't want to risk my device as I'm app developer
akash.galaxy07 said:
I want to root my device.
But I'm unable to decide that I should root via supersu or Magisk.
I've read that magisk provide systemless root, but what the advanteges of systemless root/magisk?
Can someone help me that what's the use/advantage of Magisk?
is it much stable then supersu?
I don't want to risk my device as I'm app developer
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If you are an app developer, use Magisk. Magisk allows you to pass google's safety tests (Safetynet) - which you should know about if you develop apps! but basically, google will not think your device is compromised is you use Magisk, but WILL think your device is compromised if you use SuperSU - even if SuperSU is installed in Systemless mode. Don't forget to enable magisk hide in the Magisk Manager app to make sure this works though.
Some app developers will check safetynet upon launching their app to see if the device is compromised, and if it is, either restrict features, or deny access entirely. A good example of this is Banking apps, though they usually use their own root detection - but that can be hidden with Magisk Hide. - No bank wants their app being used on a compromised device, where a virus with root access could collect information. The more you know
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If you are an app developer, use Magisk. Magisk allows you to pass google's safety tests (Safetynet) - which you should know about if you develop apps! but basically, google will not think your device is compromised is you use Magisk, but WILL think your device is compromised if you use SuperSU - even if SuperSU is installed in Systemless mode. Don't forget to enable magisk hide in the Magisk Manager app to make sure this works though.
Some app developers will check safetynet upon launching their app to see if the device is compromised, and if it is, either restrict features, or deny access entirely. A good example of this is Banking apps, though they usually use their own root detection - but that can be hidden with Magisk Hide. - No bank wants their app being used on a compromised device, where a virus with root access could collect information. The more you know
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Thanks bro, and, is it stable too? I mean, are there any risks involved?
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Thanks bro, and, is it stable too? I mean, are there any risks involved?
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There are risks with any kind of root on your phone, as an app developer, you should know that.
You could get a virus that takes advantage of root to encrypt all of your files.
Again, you should know this if you are an app developer, there is a difference between creating a single app, and developing applications as a whole!
Magisk is very stable though, more so on OxygenOS but it will be pretty stable with LineageOS too! I have had no problems whatsoever! I have been using android pay and all my root apps without my phone ever crashing! And if you are careful, you won't get a virus (root will not cause a virus, user stupidity gets virus') - enjoy
I'd like to add the main advantage to why I use Magisk.
All my system modifications (build.prop changes, debloating, changed/removed ui audio, etc) are still there after a system update. Even if I have to do a clean install with a wipe, all it takes is flashing a couple of extra zips and everything is right back were I want it.
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I'd like to add the main advantage to why I use Magisk.
All my system modifications (build.prop changes, debloating, changed/removed ui audio, etc) are still there after a system update. Even if I have to do a clean install with a wipe, all it takes is flashing a couple of extra zips and everything is right back were I want it.
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Can you please link me to Magisk installation thread for Oneplus 3t. I can't find any on XDA. I found one thread that belongs to Magisk dev but it is very confusing with installing all the systemless SuperSU and such.
vipivj said:
Can you please link me to Magisk installation thread for Oneplus 3t. I can't find any on XDA. I found one thread that belongs to Magisk dev but it is very confusing with installing all the systemless SuperSU and such.
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There's no specific 3T thread that I know of... It's all there in the Magisk forums. It's not as complicated as it might seem.
If you're unrooted, just flash the Magisk zip in TWRP. Done!
If you have systemless SuperSU installed and want to keep it, just flash the Magisk zip in TWRP. Done!
If you have systemless SuperSU installed and want to switch to MagiskSU, you'll need to first remove SuperSU. Use the full unroot option in the SuperSU app and say yes when asked if you want to restore the boot image backup. After that, flash the Magisk zip in TWRP. Done!
If you have any other root installed, just flash the Magisk zip in TWRP and the installation script will do it's best to remove it and install MagiskSU instead. Done!
Edit: There might be variations on the above, depending on if you're using stock ROM or not. Take a look at the link in my signature if you run into problems. I've tried to collect as much info, tips and tricks as possible in one place.
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There's no specific 3T thread that I know of... It's all there in the Magisk forums. It's not as complicated as it might seem.
If you're unrooted, just flash the Magisk zip in TWRP. Done!
If you have systemless SuperSU installed and want to keep it, just flash the Magisk zip in TWRP. Done!
If you have systemless SuperSU installed and want to switch to MagiskSU, you'll need to first remove SuperSU. Use the full unroot option in the SuperSU app and say yes when asked if you want to restore the boot image backup. After that, flash the Magisk zip in TWRP. Done!
If you have any other root installed, just flash the Magisk zip in TWRP and the installation script will do it's best to remove it and install MagiskSU instead. Done!
Edit: There might be variations on the above, depending on if you're using stock ROM or not. Take a look at the link in my signature if you run into problems. I've tried to collect as much info, tips and tricks as possible in one place.
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Thanks, it is clear now. Is it possible to 100% pass safety net with Magisk? I read somewhere that it's a hit and miss.
Apart from the Magisk modules what's the benefit of rooting with Magisk instead of superSU? I saw many people still support superSU than Magisk, does it mean that Magisk has some flows or bugs?
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Thanks, it is clear now. Is it possible to 100% pass safety net with Magisk? I read somewhere that it's a hit and miss.
Apart from the Magisk modules what's the benefit of rooting with Magisk instead of superSU? I saw many people still support superSU than Magisk, does it mean that Magisk has some flows or bugs?
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I've had no issues passing SafetyNet on my OP3T. It depends on what ROM you're using and if you have any other modifications that Magisk Hide can't hide. Apart from Magisk Hide and systemless modifications Magisk is also open source, if you value that kind of stuff...
There might be apps out there that use specific SuperSU stuff and won't work fully with MagiskSU. I haven't had any issues though (apart from a couple of workarounds, like for Tasker - again, see my signature) and many app developers are starting to make their apps work with MagiskSU as well. Most work out of the box though.
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You can use apps like Android Pay or Snapchat on a rooted device
Didgeridoohan said:
I've had no issues passing SafetyNet on my OP3T. It depends on what ROM you're using and if you have any other modifications that Magisk Hide can't hide. Apart from Magisk Hide and systemless modifications Magisk is also open source, if you value that kind of stuff...
There might be apps out there that use specific SuperSU stuff and won't work fully with MagiskSU. I haven't had any issues though (apart from a couple of workarounds, like for Tasker - again, see my signature) and many app developers are starting to make their apps work with MagiskSU as well. Most work out of the box though.
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Another noob question, what is the difference between normal and systeless SuperSU?
Considering current known problems Magisk have , isn't it a good idea to use Magisk superSU combo and SuperSU hide?
vipivj said:
Another noob question, what is the difference between normal and systeless SuperSU?
Considering current known problems Magisk have , isn't it a good idea to use Magisk superSU combo and SuperSU hide?
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Systemless root doesn't alter /system... If you want a more in-depth explanation I'm sure your friend Google can explain it to you.
For OP3T on OxygenOS (I'm currently on 4.1.3) I've not experienced any issues with Magisk. I don't know what those "currently known problems" are that you're worried about...
Didgeridoohan said:
Systemless root doesn't alter /system... If you want a more in-depth explanation I'm sure your friend Google can explain it to you.
For OP3T on OxygenOS (I'm currently on 4.1.3) I've not experienced any issues with Magisk. I don't know what those "currently known problems" are that you're worried about...
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I meant those issues happens with Tasker etc. Thank you for the answers, you've been very helpful.
I started googling and reading in XDA as well but you know the doubts that comes along ?
vipivj said:
I meant those issues happens with Tasker etc. Thank you for the answers, you've been very helpful.
I started googling and reading in XDA as well but you know the doubts that comes along
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Ah... Ok. Those kind of issues are easy to work around and the next version of Tasker will have official MagiskSU support.
Use Magisk Manager
I also used Magisk Manager in my old device at it worked fine and as magisk allow you to root Android without effecting on system files I could also install root unsupported apps as well. So i think Magisk is the best solution for you.
link deleted by Moderator due to untrustworthy site will be a help full site to gather more info about magisk from one place.
Topjohnwu has strictly stated that any website which spreads Magisk is not official and cannot be trusted. The only official place is the XDA Thread. If you see any Member promoting an external site related to Magisk, please report the post.
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I'm sure you've read the google+ message or the post on the front page in regards to Chainfire stopping development on all current root-related apps. This includes thus SuperSU (which was sold to CCMT a long time ago and they did absolutely nothing with) and FlashFire (which i use to flash an OTA and keep root intact.
Now with that in mind, magisk is pretty much the only root solution now and i'm starting to look into it. I've already installed the manager and will flash the stock rom at a later point. First a question.
What would be the proper way to flash an OTA (on my 6P, for as long as it will get them) and keep magisk root intact? (i know my way around ADB a bit and twrp, usually i ADB BOOT the latter, not install it). Has anyone tried the latest magisk with flashfire on a 6?
I'll appreciate your input.
Regards,
Ch3vr0n
I'm also interested in getting OTAs installed while preserving root and magisk, on my Pixel XL. I can't get it working properly using the suggested method from @topjohnwu
May i suggest you make your own topic then? It will do neither of us any good of replies to our issue get lost in replies to the other
I did already.
I just showed that I am interested in a proper solution as well. I have not asked specifically about my issue, but wanted to tell you that the "official" way (which is well documented) doesn't work for some users (it's not only me).
yeah but you have a completely different device. So what's not working for you, isn't even relevant in case. Thanks for the interest though
and a quick bump.
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Has anyone tried the latest magisk with flashfire on a 6?
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Hopefully you're aware that you can no longer even purchase FlashFire on the Google Play Store, so it's not a solution going forward...
Who said that was a problem. I've been using pro since day 1. Pro users don't have the time issue and it works just fine.
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OTA installation tips (from the official Magisk docs):
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips
I know that A/B device users have been reporting negative results with the documented method, but fortunately it's not applicable in this case.
Have seen a bunch of reports of Flashfire not working properly with later release of Magisk, but can't confirm since I've never used it.
That leaves the last described method. Should always work, but by then I usually feel it's a lot easier to just use fastboot to flash the latest factory image...
I have some phones with Magisk, and are not A/B devices. Magisk gets lost after the OTA, I just reflash it, reinstall the 4 Magisk modules I use, and open each app that requires root so I can grant root access to them again. Of course, add to Hide the banking and other apps that need it. Not too much trouble for me, even if I usually receive weekly OTAs. Wish I could save the Superuser and module settings of Magisk before flashing, then I can just restore it.
I see that Root is gained through Magisk... correct?
What would happen if I simply flashed a SU zip -- like, SuperSU 2.8x or Superuser 3.x?
Then you'll gain root, just the same. People prefer Magisk over anything else because of its modularity, though.
Ok, next question.... lets assume I did a recovery/reset.
Using TWRP, I'd install SuperSu 2.8x..... Do I need to flash the DM verity? mod fstab? etc... all the stuff the guide has us do.
Or can I just use a fresh install of the OS.... Twrp, and flash supersu?
Sorry, things have changed quite a bit since I was active in the community. (Moto G3 - glory days!)
But flashing supersu instead of using magisk root will cause you to not pass safety net. Honestly magisk is better than supersu now Especially since chainfire stopped working on it. Just stick with the built in root on magisk and you'll be able to do everything supersu does but better lol. I came the Moto g4play so I kinda understand where your coming from bud but there's a reason the dev community recommends magisk over supersu now lol
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But flashing supersu instead of using magisk root will cause you to not pass safety net. Honestly magisk is better than supersu now Especially since chainfire stopped working on it. Just stick with the built in root on magisk and you'll be able to do everything supersu does but better lol. I came the Moto g4play so I kinda understand where your coming from bud but there's a reason the dev community recommends magisk over supersu now lol
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Thanks for your response. I guess I'm just old fashioned. haha.
The last time I really got into the rooting scene, was like I said -- the Moto G3. And for a $100 back in 2015... it was a heck of a phone, with one of the most robust and diverse selection of devs. Literally had 50+ roms built, and 15-20 of them were nightlies.
I popped into the G3 section just a few days ago to see what all they were up to, and it blew my mind... people are still turning out rom after rom after rom! Kernels are getting updates on a frequent basis too.
I'm going to adjust to this magisk deal... i'm taking quite a liking to it now that I've had more time to dig around.
Quick question... do the sound mods/libraries have any benefits in the magisk module downloads? I use Viper4Android, and it can def tell a difference with it... especially in loudness. But what about the other sound libraries and mods? Do they have any benefit?
Thanks!