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[SOLVED] Samsung A5 2017 (A520F) Dual Sim - How to Root Nougat?

I flashed the Russian Firmware for my A5 (2017), but the Magisk 13.3 root method didnt work.
So far, I have failed in rooting Nougat with the following methods:
1. Magisk 13.3
2. CF Root although this is for Nougat. The phone goes into bootloop.
Currently, out of options as not too many options/info available for this phone.
Any definite way of rooting on this device?
[EDIT:]
SOLVED:
Flashed this version of SuperSU through TWRP and it worked!
Once installed SuperSU will ask KNOX detected, try to disable: Press OK.
Going to test it out & see if anything is off about it.
EDIT 2:
False Alarm. SuperSU flashed but does not have Root access as apss dont have SU Binary access. This is getting frustrating.
Any other way to root?

Keith0222 said:
I flashed the Russian Firmware for my A5 (2017), but the Magisk 13.3 root method didnt work.
So far, I have failed in rooting Nougat with the following methods:
1. Magisk 13.3
2. CF Root although this is for Nougat. The phone goes into bootloop.
Currently, out of options as not too many options/info available for this phone.
Any definite way of rooting on this device?
[EDIT:]
SOLVED:
Flashed this version of SuperSU through TWRP and it worked!
Once installed SuperSU will ask KNOX detected, try to disable: Press OK.
Going to test it out & see if anything is off about it.
EDIT 2:
False Alarm. SuperSU flashed but does not have Root access as apss dont have SU Binary access. This is getting frustrating.
Any other way to root?
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For android 7. Extract boot.img archive. Install it from Twrp reboot then install magisk

say55 said:
For android 7. Extract boot.img archive. Install it from Twrp reboot then install magisk
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Hey! Thanks for the reply. So, I just Flash this in TWRP like all Zip's and then Flash Magisk?
EDIT: It seems the boot image is something I have already tried, except I flashed SuperSU after, instead of Magisk. If you don't mind, could you go through this post, as this is the only problem remaining.

Samsung A5 2017 [A520F} Root issue resolved.
Gonna leave the steps for future reference if anyone needs it:
Firmware, Magisk & dm_verity all linked in my original post.
1. Install Samsung Nougat 7.0 (Russian Version in this case)
2. Flash TWRP
3. Try to flash dm-verity through TWRP
3. If it doesn't work go to Wipe > data > Change System Files > FAT & F4 wipe to change
3. Flash dm-verity again. The .zip should flash successfully this time.
4. Flsh Magisk 13.3. It will flash.
and you are rooted!

Keith0222 said:
Samsung A5 2017 [A520F} Root issue resolved.
Gonna leave the steps for future reference if anyone needs it:
Firmware, Magisk & dm_verity all linked in my original post.
1. Install Samsung Nougat 7.0 (Russian Version in this case)
2. Flash TWRP
3. Try to flash dm-verity through TWRP
3. If it doesn't work go to Wipe > data > Change System Files > FAT & F4 wipe to change
3. Flash dm-verity again. The .zip should flash successfully this time.
4. Flsh Magisk 13.3. It will flash.
and you are rooted!
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Hi, will smart switch still work after rooting?

[ASK] Step by Step changing ROM without PC for newbie

hi everybody who still here
i just receive an samsung SII gt-i9305 from singtel (singapore) unlock.
software are android 4.3
if i want to update (android) and get rid of samsung stuff (changing to lineage or other aosp rom) what is the safest way for me
and please no PC ?
1. root (i use one click root is it okay? already check and can be root but not root it yet)
2. mobile odin to flash TWRP ?
3. reboot to TWRP, backup, flash custom rom ?
are those steps enough?
or any link maybe? with related files.
usually i work with nexus and xiaomi and manage to do it without pc
just root, install twrp from apk
and boot to twrp to install custom rom
but with samsung, i have no clue
any help plz

With PC
1) Flash TWRP via Odin3
2) Flash Custom rom and opengapps via twrp
3) And finally flash root addon
Without PC
Your phone should be rooted first, then install Flashify app from play store, download twrp image for your phone and you can flash it with Flashify

stek-kravari said:
With PC
1) Flash TWRP via Odin3
2) Flash Custom rom and opengapps via twrp
3) And finally flash root addon
Without PC
Your phone should be rooted first, then install Flashify app from play store, download twrp image for your phone and you can flash it with Flashify
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ah OK
so mobile odin or flashify (which i'm more familiar) are doing the same. just to flash TWRP and that is it.
after TWRP i just can changing rom from twrp.
okay thank you sir :good::good::good::good:

Unlocked bootloader redmi note 4, how to install magisk or stock rom/recovery.

I am a n00b,
Unsure how to install TWRP first as cannot find right guide,
All TWRP threads (COMES WITH SUPERSU).. can i continue with same ?
Request help since confused.

Whatever guide you're using that says to install SuperSU, just replace that with the Magisk zip instead and it should work...

IODroids said:
I am a n00b,
Unsure how to install TWRP first as cannot find right guide,
All TWRP threads (COMES WITH SUPERSU).. can i continue with same ?
Request help since confused.
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Download the respective twrp image from official site then put the device in fastboot mode after that flash the recovery img file you need to have adb drivers installed after you successfully flash twrp download stable or beta magisk and flash in twrp thats it.

This is the main part of the question.
Wich TWRP to flash.
Tried 1 for redmi note 4 and went into black logo screen stuck.
Had to do clean install.

toxicated2 said:
Download the respective twrp image from official site then put the device in fastboot mode after that flash the recovery img file you need to have adb drivers installed after you successfully flash twrp download stable or beta magisk and flash in twrp thats it.
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Thanks God .
Easiest way to install TWRP AND root VIA Magisk..
Passed Google safetynet check too
Download official rootkit from here:
= https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72287096&postcount=1
(read entire topic once)
Installed latest version for TWRP mido from this page = https://dl.twrp.me/mido/twrp-3.2.3-1-mido.img.html
Reason - So you have latest TWRP
Installed magisk instead of supersu (download latest magisk from here) = https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68966662&postcount=1
Rename AND Replace the latest downloaded TWRP file to recovery.img
and latest magisk to SuperSU.zip
These files are in Rootkit\nk7\ folder
VOILA you are done..
With USB debugging enabled connect your phone to PC and run the main file "Redmi Note 4 (SD) ROOT Toolkit.exe" in Rootkit folder.
It will automatically start the fastboot process.
Once done.. Follow instructions as listed in main toolkit topic:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72287096&postcount=1

Google safety net passed

Installed Magisk 19.3 using TWRP, seems not installed in Magisk Manager.

Hello,
I flashed a stock ROM on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 running Android 7.0.
Then I installed TWRP, and with that Magisk 19.3. All were installed successful, however after rebooting there was no Magisk Manager app, so I installed this myself.
When opening the Magisk Manager app it shows that Magisk has not been installed.. how can I fix this?
I've been trying for 10 hours now, I really need help.
Before flashing the ROM I had TWRP installed with SuperSU.

NeroDePero said:
Hello,
I flashed a stock ROM on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 running Android 7.0.
Then I installed TWRP, and with that Magisk 19.3. All were installed successful, however after rebooting there was no Magisk Manager app, so I installed this myself.
When opening the Magisk Manager app it shows that Magisk has not been installed.. how can I fix this?
I've been trying for 10 hours now, I really need help.
Before flashing the ROM I had TWRP installed with SuperSU.
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1. Uninstall Super SU
2. Uninstall Magisk from TWRP (using uninstall.zip)
3. Install Magisk.zip latest version in TWRP
4. Install Magisk Manager latest version using APK
Remember to use both latest versions of Magisk (zip and apk).
It should work for you.
Sent from my SM-N960F via Tapatalk

zencooler said:
1. Uninstall Super SU
2. Uninstall Magisk from TWRP (using uninstall.zip)
3. Install Magisk.zip latest version in TWRP
4. Install Magisk Manager latest version using APK
Remember to use both latest versions of Magisk (zip and apk).
It should work for you.
Sent from my SM-N960F via Tapatalk
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The thing is, I did a full clean stock ROM install and there is no SuperSu app left on my device.
If I download the SuperSu APK now it says I don't have ROOT access and therefore I cannot uninstall SuperSu using the APK.
I have used Root Checker Basis (app) to check if there is a ROOT available, but it says ROOT access is not properly installed on this device.
Is it still possible for SuperSu to be installed on my device while I cannot see or find it? Even after a clean install?
Also, I believe 19.3 is the latest version of Magisk. I also tried 19.2, but I am having the same problem with that version.

NeroDePero said:
The thing is, I did a full clean stock ROM install and there is no SuperSu app left on my device.
If I download the SuperSu APK now it says I don't have ROOT access and therefore I cannot uninstall SuperSu using the APK.
I have used Root Checker Basis (app) to check if there is a ROOT available, but it says ROOT access is not properly installed on this device.
Is it still possible for SuperSu to be installed on my device while I cannot see or find it? Even after a clean install?
Also, I believe 19.3 is the latest version of Magisk. I also tried 19.2, but I am having the same problem with that version.
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I don't know what the smartphone you have but the best way is to get boot.img from stock firmware and then patch it via Magisk Manager (you can install it even if you don't have root). Then after boot.img is patched you can flash it instead of the standard boot.img (any method you are doing it now).
BTW: the latest version of Magisk is 19.4. Check it on Magisk repository.
Sent from my SM-N960F via Tapatalk

zencooler said:
I don't know what the smartphone you have but the best way is to get boot.img from stock firmware and then patch it via Magisk Manager (you can install it even if you don't have root). Then after boot.img is patched you can flash it instead of the standard boot.img (any method you are doing it now).
BTW: the latest version of Magisk is 19.4. Check it on Magisk repository.
Sent from my SM-N960F via Tapatalk
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I am using a Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 (T825). I used a stock firmware from SamMobile (which exists of 5 times an .tar.md5 file) and flashed it on my device using Odin.
[EDIT] So here is what I did. Made a back-up using TWRP, and used that boot.img to patch in Magisk Manager.
Now I have a patched IMG file. But when I want to install it using TWRP I have to pick a partition and I am not sure which one to pick.
[EDIT] I tried installing it, and it was successful, yet shows the Magisk manager app that there is no ROOT available.
I guess I just need to start from the very beginning over again. Can you help me with that?
I have stock firmware .zip for my T825 from SamMobile which I can install using Odin.
I also have a working TWRP .zip file that works fine with that firmware on my device.
Other than that I'll need guidance because I keep screwing up :')
Your help is much appreciated

I did a factory reset, flashed TWRP, and installed Magisk using TWRP. After rebooting there was no Magisk Manager app (but it did install a TWRP app).
I installed the Manager app with a downloaded .apk (latest version) and it shows that Magisk is not installed.
So, I want to try patching my .img file using the manager app. The only problem is that I do not have an .img file, as I used . md5 files.
Can I make a back-up with TWRP and use the .img file from there?

A SIMPLER [GUIDE] For UPDATING And Keeping ROOT And TWRP

Most of the steps are from mauronofrio from his twrp guide.
To update and Keep root and twrp for OnePlus 7 Pro (you must already have root, twrp, and unlocked bootloader) :
1) Download the full 2 gb Non-Root Stock system update to the the SD card. This means download the Non-Root, Non-Patched, Non-Incremental, totally Original Stock Oxygen OS update zip through the Oxygen Updater App, and Not through the phone system update. Or you can download the totally Original Stock Oxygen OS update zip to your SD card from the OnePlus website, if it is available to download yet.
2) boot into recovery (twrp)
3) flash the Oxygen OS Stock rom (do not reboot yet!!!)
4) flash twrp (do not reboot yet!!!)
5) flash magisk, wipe dalvick cache
6) reboot
7) after start up, Reboot into recovery Again (twrp)
8) in twrp, flash magisk again
9) reboot
10) Done, go on with your merry rootin' day.
This does not wipe data, when done properly. I updated my GM1917 to 9.5.13.GM21AA using this method a few minutes ago. I kept Magisk Root and TWRP. No problems. And then I flashed me some xXx rom.
I know there was another guide for updating too, but that had too many diagrams and charts and my brain couldn't handle the pressure.

Same steps for moving back to OOS from custom ROM?

vrushank__ said:
Same steps for moving back to OOS from custom ROM?
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Sure! This is what I did.
I had xXx rom installed on my OnePlus 7 not pro version before I bought my OnePlus 7 pro. So, hopefully, it will be basically the same steps. Although, I am not responsible for any rats that wake from the dead as Zombie Rats and eat your phone.
1)Download the stock Oxygen OS rom to the sd card on your phone from the Oxygen OS website, or from the Oxygen Updater app, or from XDA. Just make sure it is the Stock Rom though.
2) Go into TWRP and flash your Custom Rom's Uninstaller, if there was one, that the developer made with the custom rom. (do not reboot!!!!)
3) In TWRP, flash the Magisk uninstaller. (do not reboot!!!!!)
4) In TWRP, flash the Oxygen OS Stock Rom.
4) Reboot.
The Custom Rom, Magisk, and TWRP will No Longer be on your phone.
Mod edit: Link removed!

Or just:
1. Boot twrp
2. Install rom
3. Install twrp installer
3b. Install disable dm
4. Reboot recovery
5. Install magisk
5b. Install disable dm
6. Reboot system.
Have no issues doing this ^^

MrCreel said:
Or just:
1. Boot twrp
2. Install rom
3. Install twrp installer
3b. Install disable dm
4. Reboot recovery
5. Install magisk
5b. Install disable dm
6. Reboot system.
Have no issues doing this ^^
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No issues, Commander. Not one.

MrCreel said:
Or just:
1. Boot twrp
2. Install rom
3. Install twrp installer
3b. Install disable dm
4. Reboot recovery
5. Install magisk
5b. Install disable dm
6. Reboot system.
Have no issues doing this ^^
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Or just: make your own thread.

A.Noob said:
Or just: make your own thread.
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Woah, wasn't meant as disrespect or anything, just pointing it out since you wanted it to be simple

Sorry. I was applying the universal law of the internet. Strike first, put fist in mouth second. :silly:
Thanks for your input and merry day to you.