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How to install MAGISC without TWRP and locked bootloader?

Hi,
I used Magisc with several chinese brand phones and never had problems so far.
Now I got a new Moto Z, and I don't want to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery.
Is there another way to get Magisc working on my new device?
I understand the concept of systemless root and modification in general. The bootloader unlock and custom recovery installation do not fit in this concept, don't you think so?
Kind regards
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Not to hijack your thread, so consider this a free bump, but I am also curious. Galaxy S7 G920T here and looking for the same options.

JRapsky said:
Hi,
I used Magisc with several chinese brand phones and never had problems so far.
Now I got a new Moto Z, and I don't want to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery.
Is there another way to get Magisc working on my new device?
I understand the concept of systemless root and modification in general. The bootloader unlock and custom recovery installation do not fit in this concept, don't you think so?
Kind regards
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1 answer,,u can't..
Systemless mean that's it's doesn't messed with system partition so u can get the OTA update..
Or some app that detec change from system partition then refuse too work..
And to do that u need to flash TWRP and unlocked bootloader..
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fake2die said:
1 answer,,u can't..
Systemless mean that's it's doesn't messed with system partition so u can get the OTA update..
Or some app that detec change from system partition then refuse too work..
And to do that u need to flash TWRP and unlocked bootloader..
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Not completely accurate. Magisk modifies boot.img (boot partition) and to modify it, you need to have an unlocked bootloader.

veez21 said:
Not completely accurate. Magisk modifies boot.img (boot partition) and to modify it, you need to have an unlocked bootloader.
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Right! So you can accomplish a Magisk install without a custom recovery for example using the Magisk Manager or Flashfire but as stated above, in order to boot a modified boot.img the bootloader needs to be unlocked or otherwise it will refuse to boot it.

There should be an option to install magisc like a systeme update with the stock recovery.
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JRapsky said:
There should be an option to install magisc like a systeme update with the stock recovery.
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I don't think you understand how Android works, there are several stages to the system in which the actual /system rests. Basically everything is signed and validated to guarantee the installation of the official software and to protect the phone. Even if you can install Magisk via the stock recovery (which would require a phone specific Magisk which is the opposite of the universal interface that topjohnwu is targeting) you won't be able to boot the phone because the /boot partition is altered and the verity function won't allow an altered image to load in order to protect the phone. So in order to load the changes Magisk makes, the bootloader which checks and loads the boot.img (that's why it's called boot-loader) needs to be unlocked so it boots everything (the new boot.img needs to be compatible of course, you cannot boot the S8 img on the G6 for example). If I missed anything or something is wrong please correct me.

Sytis said:
I don't think you understand how Android works, there are several stages to the system in which the actual /system rests. Basically everything is signed and validated to guarantee the installation of the official software and to protect the phone. Even if you can install Magisk via the stock recovery (which would require a phone specific Magisk which is the opposite of the universal interface that topjohnwu is targeting) you won't be able to boot the phone because the /boot partition is altered and the verity function won't allow an altered image to load in order to protect the phone. So in order to load the changes Magisk makes, the bootloader which checks and loads the boot.img (that's why it's called boot-loader) needs to be unlocked so it boots everything (the new boot.img needs to be compatible of course, you cannot boot the S8 img on the G6 for example). If I missed anything or something is wrong please correct me.
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but can we could not flash magisk file useing pc instead of custom recovery??(with unlock bootloder) if no then Y?

COOLPLAY6FAN said:
but can we could not flash magisk file useing pc instead of custom recovery??(with unlock bootloder) if no then Y?
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Of course you can (with some possible limitations set by the OEM). With fastboot, for example. But you won't be using the recovery at all (stock or custom).

JRapsky said:
Hi,
I used Magisc with several chinese brand phones and never had problems so far.
Now I got a new Moto Z, and I don't want to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery.
Is there another way to get Magisc working on my new device?
I understand the concept of systemless root and modification in general. The bootloader unlock and custom recovery installation do not fit in this concept, don't you think so?
Kind regards
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Actually you can boot into twrp rather than install/flash twrp which means u must use cmd to boot twrp everytime for flashing something~ As for locked bootloader, just like others said, you must unlock it.

Didgeridoohan said:
Of course you can (with some possible limitations set by the OEM). With fastboot, for example. But you won't be using the recovery at all (stock or custom).
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so can u gave proper guide to root useing magisc useing pc instead of custom recovery
(with unlock OEM)
Thanks in advance

COOLPLAY6FAN said:
so can u gave proper guide to root useing magisc useing pc instead of custom recovery
(with unlock OEM)
Thanks in advance
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There are installation instructions on how to create the patched boot image with the Magisk Manager in the release thread.
When you have the patched_boot.img file, you'll need to flash it to your device. On most normal devices you can do this with fastboot. Check out your device's forums/DuckDuckGo/Google/Whatever-search-engine-you-use for instructions on that.

I'm also interested to install Magisk with as less impact as possible, so to summarize for newbies like myself:
* Unlocked bootloader is needed. Period.
* A custom recovery is needed to flash Magisk. TWRP for instance.
* That custom recovery prevent the built-in OTA update to work
* But TWRP can flash OTA updates that can be downloader from XDA for example
Am I correct?
Also,
* Magisk needs a patched boot image
* This image has no impact on the OTA process at all
* There are encryption matters to take care of (I don't understand them yet though).
Is everything correct?
Thanks.

Krystanos said:
I'm also interested to install Magisk with as less impact as possible, so to summarize for newbies like myself:
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Let's see about answering those statements/questions.
* Unlocked bootloader is needed. Period.
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Yes.
* A custom recovery is needed to flash Magisk. TWRP for instance.
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Not necessarily. You can let the Magisk Manager patch your device's stock boot image and then flash it to your device with fastboot. See the installation instructions in the release thread.
* That custom recovery prevent the built-in OTA update to work
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Yes.
* But TWRP can flash OTA updates that can be downloader from XDA for example
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No. And yes. Official OTA files can (most of the time) not be flashed in TWRP. ROM zips and flashable firmware packages can.
* Magisk needs a patched boot image
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Yes, that's all Magisk is about.
* This image has no impact on the OTA process at all
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It definitely does. See the official docs
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips for more info on how to keep OTA capabilities for your device.
* There are encryption matters to take care of (I don't understand them yet though).
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Possibly. Depends on what you're talking about.

Great answers. It's more clear for me now. Many thanks sir!

JRapsky said:
Hi,
I used Magisc with several chinese brand phones and never had problems so far.
Now I got a new Moto Z, and I don't want to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery.
Is there another way to get Magisc working on my new device?
I understand the concept of systemless root and modification in general. The bootloader unlock and custom recovery installation do not fit in this concept, don't you think so?
Kind regards
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Hi!
There are good news for you, rooting with magisk is very easy that way . No bootloader unlocking, custom recovery,
adb and fastboot command, no sdk no mtk tool . NOTHING but Sp flashtool - our best friend. This method really works with mtk phones android 5.0+ .
What U only need is
Sp flashtool and its drivers /scatter file with the ROM/ -I think not mtk devices with their own flashtool will work too
the ROM of your device
Magisc manager app on the phone
First of all you need clear up the device / after backup somewhere if needed/with sp flashtool - flash the whole ROM in format+download mode.
Install Magisc manager app , it will load for U a zip file in the map of the app
Put the boot img file of your rom in that map too
Run install option - it will create a patched boot img file within the app s map
Run again sp flashtool with download mode , mark only the boot section , and flash that patched boot img in phone
After reboot phone it is rooted
best regards

Forgive me and explain me something:
I read that "no custom recovery needed" and through the application it will create a patched boot img file.
I installed Magisk Manager 5.4.3, οpens and displays "not installed". I followed the steps that are described in the guide without anything being done.
One of the users they created patched recovery from the application menu in what order did they do it? 
 @Galaxtracker: you write "it will load for U a zip file in the map of the app" Where is the map of application ; I do not see any folder created ιn Android/Data or or somewhere else.
I have the Ulefone S8Pro with unlock bootloader (Android 7)

lefteriskmail said:
Forgive me and explain me something:
I read that "no custom recovery needed" and through the application it will create a patched boot img file.
I installed Magisk Manager 5.4.3, οpens and displays "not installed". I followed the steps that are described in the guide without anything being done.
One of the users they created patched recovery from the application menu in what order did they do it?
@Galaxtracker: you write "it will load for U a zip file in the map of the app" Where is the map of application ; I do not see any folder created ιn Android/Data or or somewhere else.
I have the Ulefone S8Pro with unlock bootloader (Android 7)
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Install Magisk Manager.
Press install.
Select "Patch Boot Image File".
Select the stock boot image you've previously saved on your device.
Wait.
Flash the patched boot image to your device.
Done.
All of this is covered in the installation instructions...
The folder being mentioned above is MagiskManager on your internal storage (where the patched boot image is also stored).

Magisc
Hi!
Magisc works fine for me from the first time. Excuse me I won't do installation again to see how it goes. Really it causes some hesitation but in the end it's clear.
I use Total commander, and magisc folder is on the external SD card after installing magisc manager app. Factory reset later will not clear the root. After installing manager it says "not installed" till the end of the rooting process. Opening the app it begins to look after the downloadable zip file, you have to wait and download it. This zip and the stock boot img must be in the same place in a folder, and the app itself makes the patched boot img but I don't remember what was the name of the option. This is the flashable img file. In the end after flashing with flashtool and rebooting, magisc manager says "installed". Good luck

Hi, I am trying to centralise this sort of information and am compiling it in another topic for Magisk and android-based media centres too.
Trying to properly document things (full sentences with references, links, and examples) rather than just writing some brief summarised steps that most people will not understand - not just for myself but to share should it assist others learn and understand the preparation and steps involved, plus consequences and ramifications of their actions (which never seem to be stressed enough).
Here is what I have compiled. Hopefully it will help and prevent you going loopy!? :silly:
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*** EXTREMELY CLEAR MAGISK ROOT INSTRUCTIONS ***
(Work In Progress! To Be Verified & Critiqued By Others)​
Connect your WiFi so that all auxillary files can be downloaded during the rooting process.
Ensure you have a minimum of 2GB of free disk space. Allow for 1-2 hours to perform these steps. Do not rush!
Bootloaders come with every Android device, and give it all the instructions on how to boot and what to execute. If your Bootloader is locked, then you have not flashed anything like TWRP previously, or, you have re-flashed a stock Bootloader and Recovery, etc. The process is much easier when you have previously rooted the device using another method, and the Bootloader already unlocked.
To preserve your System partition, Magisk only modifies the unlocked Bootloader boot partition, which can easily* be restored and 'locked' later.
0. Before starting anything, always perform a FULL Backup (ADB) of your device, using a good quality USB cable and ADB FastBoot toolkit. Or on some devices you can use a Micro SD card with a TWRP recovery.img to boot into TWRP to perform a backup of partitions. Do both if you want! Make sure you search for the appropriate commands and usage of ADB FastBoot backup so that all data is backed up and included.
> ADB FastBoot: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
> TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/twrpapp/ \\ https://twrp.me/FAQ/
> Plus various other solutions...
1. Identify your device's firmware, build number, Bootloader, full unique model number, etc. Download any two of these apps:
a) AIDA64 ("System", "CPU" & "Android" tabs.)
b) Device Info HW ("General" & "System" tabs.)
c) DevCheck ("Hardware" & "System" tabs.)
2. Download the stock Bootloader, Recovery and Firmware (___.tar.md5) for your device model, variant and OS. (e.g. match your firmware, build number, bootloader, full unique module number, etc). Some sites will force you to pay to download - search around and you can get free download links, or sometimes from the manufacturer's site. From this firmware, we need to either extract or download the stock Bootloader.img image separately.
3. Install Magisk Manager v5.3-v5.6 as of 2017.02.22 ("Magisc" is typo by guy above).
4. Open Magisk and go to settings, adjust theme, change the language, enable notify for updates, change prompt timeout, etc.
5. On the home screen of the Magisk Manager app, click "Install" then in the pop-up select "Install" again.
a) If you have root access already, choose "Direct Method" - Select, wait, reboot and done (very easy!);
b) If you have stock recovery & locked bootloader, choose "Patch Boot Image File" - in the pop-up explorer, browse for the downloaded Bootloader Image.
c) ... I don't know about "Download ZIP Only" - I assume for flashing with Odin or ADB FastBoot from PC or existing root/unlocked user....?
NOTE: If you are being asked to browse and select a file, be aware that there is no confirmation! As soon as you click, that JPG or RAR archive will be used for patching (and result in an error if cannot be extracted!!!)
6. A file will likely be downloaded in the background (flashable ZIP), a black screen will pop-up processing etc. Wait.....
The processed Boot image will be processed and output to the /MagiskManager/ directory.
If you do NOT have root, or custom recovery, you will need to:
a) grab a PC, install the USB drivers for your device and confirm your device is fully recognised
b) then flash the "patched" Boot image from the Magisk Manager directory with ODIN for Windows or FastBoot on Windows via a good-quality USB cable.
7. ...
8. ...
I think that is it... I may have forgotten something. Please advise if something needs to be fixed or corrected. My Media Centre was already unlocked, so I did not have to unlock and flash the Bootloader.
9. Install free TWRP on your device, and choose to backup any partitions, should you wish to restore them later. Set an alarm to backup your device every few months! What are you prepared to lose if your device was lost/squashed/washed/crunched et al.???
Say thank you and donate to the amazing and all powerful Magisk developer 'TopJohnWu' and team!
Sweet! :fingers-crossed:

So has anyone figured out how to root the phone?

I've tried multiple rooting programs to try to root the phone, but none of them seem to work. So my question is, has anyone figured out a working method to get root? (I've unlocked the boot loader already)

TheRedPandaSSN said:
I've tried multiple rooting programs to try to root the phone, but none of them seem to work. So my question is, has anyone figured out a working method to get root? (I've unlocked the boot loader already)
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I haven't been able to root it either. How'd u unlock the bootloader ?

greeneyez15o said:
I haven't been able to root it either. How'd u unlock the bootloader ?
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If you go into developer options it allows you to unlock the bootloader.

TheRedPandaSSN said:
If you go into developer options it allows you to unlock the bootloader.
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I don't think that completely unlocks the bootloader

TheRedPandaSSN said:
If you go into developer options it allows you to unlock the bootloader.
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All that does is ALLOW the bootloader to be unlocked - it doesn't unlock it.

I just unlocked the bootloader
Used adb
"Fastboot flashing unlock"
Next im gonna try to apply root
Wish me luck

I have just ordered this phone. Will hopefully be able to share backup copies of ramdisk(boot) to be used with magisk to give root

Well if anyone is Interested in trying out mtk-su to get system-less, boot-less root it should work. It worked with my umidigi phone that also has mtk p70 soc. And running pie.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/amazing-temp-root-mediatek-armv8-t3922213
Here is device back up script project I had done based on that mtk-su.
https://github.com/mrmazakblu/Root-Backup-Helper

My test of using mtk-su did not work out.
But i do have backup copy of the stock boot.img , install magisk manager (currently i used V 7.3.4, after magisk update, V20 caused device trouble. Recommend stay with mahisk v19.3) and patch the boot.img from link below, then flash with "fastboot flash boot /file.name" to have full root.
here is stock boot file
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962604580
:::UPDATE::10-27
Successfully flashed magisk with twrp. But because the current twrp has no working touchscreen. It was done with ADB commands.

mrmazak said:
My test of using mtk-su did not work out.
But i do have backup copy of the stock boot.img , install magisk manager (use most recent version, currently i used V 7.3.4) and patch the boot.img from link below, then flash with "fastboot flash boot /file.name" to have full root.
here is stock boot file
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962604580
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How'd u patch the boot.img ?
Thanks !!!

greeneyez15o said:
How'd u patch the boot.img ?
Thanks !!!
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You can follow full guide found on magisk thread.
Here is general steps.
1. Install magisk manager app
2. Select install. Choose option to patch local file.
3. When complete, copy that patched_boot.img to PC
4. Fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
I did not share the patched boot.img. you need to do this step on your own. Is better that way.

mrmazak said:
You can follow full guide found on magisk thread.
Here is general steps.
1. Install magisk manager app
2. Select install. Choose option to patch local file.
3. When complete, copy that patched_boot.img to PC
4. Fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
I did not share the patched boot.img. you need to do this step on your own. Is better that way.
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Sorry for the question, but wheres the option to patch local file?
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greeneyez15o said:
Sorry for the question, but wheres the option to patch local file?
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I followed instructions, I keep getting error cannnot load 'patched_boot.img'

greeneyez15o said:
Sorry for the question, but wheres the option to patch local file?
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I followed instructions, I keep getting error cannnot load 'patched_boot.img'
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I feel maybe I was too general in the steps. (not enough detail) sorry.
If you got to the part when it is loading patched_boot
then you got past the patching part.
so, you need to find the patched_boot.img . It should be in the download folder on device
copy this to your PC.
reboot phone to bootloader mode.
then open terminal in same window as the copied patched_boot.img file, or use the full path name in the command.
In the following example, the patched_boot.img file is saved in c:\adb
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/patched_boot.img c:\adb\
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash boot c:\adb\patched_boot.img
fastboot reboot

mrmazak said:
I feel maybe I was too general in the steps. (not enough detail) sorry.
If you got to the part when it is loading patched_boot
then you got past the patching part.
so, you need to find the patched_boot.img . It should be in the download folder on device
copy this to your PC.
reboot phone to bootloader mode.
then open terminal in same window as the copied patched_boot.img file, or use the full path name in the command.
In the following example, the patched_boot.img file is saved in c:\adb
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Got it !!! Had to reboot my computer ?

mrmazak said:
You can follow full guide found on magisk thread.
Here is general steps.
1. Install magisk manager app
2. Select install. Choose option to patch local file.
3. When complete, copy that patched_boot.img to PC
4. Fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
I did not share the patched boot.img. you need to do this step on your own. Is better that way.
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Does anyone manage to change the system file? when you try the phone freezes helps reboot

fafanakatr said:
Does anyone manage to change the system file? when you try the phone freezes helps reboot
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Do you mean, flashing gsi image, or editing things on stock system. I have been focussed on tarp, and my tried either case.
I can do that soon and confirm if system is freeze.
OK, first time i tried to flash GSI here it is failed.
used fastboot flash system **gsi.img**
(phh v119)
it flashed without error, but will not go past bootloader splash screen. --ODD
will try again later

mrmazak said:
Do you mean, flashing gsi image, or editing things on stock system. I have been focussed on tarp, and my tried either case.
I can do that soon and confirm if system is freeze.
OK, first time i tried to flash GSI here it is failed.
used fastboot flash system **gsi.img**
(phh v119)
it flashed without error, but will not go past bootloader splash screen. --ODD
will try again later
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I did everything according to the instructions that you suggested, and everything worked out for me, I got a root, but when I try to change the system files, the phone freezes, maybe the root is not full? Thanks for your work)

fafanakatr said:
I did everything according to the instructions that you suggested, and everything worked out for me, I got a root, but when I try to change the system files, the phone freezes, maybe the root is not full? Thanks for your work)
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Well all depends on what system files you have changed.
I was able to delete the system private-app file "blu-ignite" (an unauthorized app installed program) without freezing system.
I was on magisk 19.3. when I try to update to magisk v20 then I have issues. Freezes, wifi not turn on, ect. So try to restore stock, and Will have to use custom update Chanel with magisk to force it to use the older version.
I am also trying to see if twrp can be used tethered, to install magisk. By using "adb shell twrp sideload" command. And sideloading the magisk file.
If, when I see it works I can write the the whole process.

mrmazak said:
Well all depends on what system files you have changed.
I was able to delete the system private-app file "blu-ignite" (an unauthorized app installed program) without freezing system.
I was on magisk 19.3. when I try to update to magisk v20 then I have issues. Freezes, wifi not turn on, ect. So try to restore stock, and Will have to use custom update Chanel with magisk to force it to use the older version.
I am also trying to see if twrp can be used tethered, to install magisk. By using "adb shell twrp sideload" command. And sideloading the magisk file.
If, when I see it works I can write the the whole process.
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I will try to do as you suggested and let you know) I will be well waiting for your success

mrmazak said:
Well all depends on what system files you have changed.
I was able to delete the system private-app file "blu-ignite" (an unauthorized app installed program) without freezing system.
I was on magisk 19.3. when I try to update to magisk v20 then I have issues. Freezes, wifi not turn on, ect. So try to restore stock, and Will have to use custom update Chanel with magisk to force it to use the older version.
I am also trying to see if twrp can be used tethered, to install magisk. By using "adb shell twrp sideload" command. And sideloading the magisk file.
If, when I see it works I can write the the whole process.
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thank you very much I did everything according to the instructions and everything worked out for me,I tried to turn on the camera2api but so far without success,
can you understand this?

[Updated/All Versions & Models!] Root OnePlus 7T Pro

How to root any version of the OnePlus 7T Pro!
1. Make sure your bootloader is unlocked!
2. Once you're unlocked enter the following ADB commands to extract your current boot image (Your phone needs to be on)
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_a of=/boot_a.img
adb pull /boot_a.img pathinyourpc
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3. Download & install Magisk Manager on your phone
4. Put the boot_a.img file on your phone
5. Open the magisk manager app and click the "Advanced Settings" button, then enable "Prserve AVB 2.0/dm-verity & Preserve force encryption", then select the top "Install" button and select "Patch to boot image" and select the boot_a.img
6. Now magisk will create a magisk patched boot image file, put that on your computer
7. Now enter the following ADB command
adb reboot fastboot
fastboot --set-active=a
fastboot boot pathtomagiskpatched.img
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8. Now you'll boot into the system, reopen the magisk app and click the top install button again and select "Direct install", then reboot
Congratulations you've now successfully rooted your phone!

EDIT: This guide is wrong.
Check these references for the proper guide to root. OP refuses to acknowledge it's wrong even when I pointed it out to him with proof.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81023631&postcount=144
^^^
Mainly this one.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81105485&postcount=171
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81106827&postcount=173
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Now I have something so do for the weekend, thanks
Just a question, have you tried Viper4Android (if your use it)?: Use 2.7.1.6 stable version.

hi,
tryed it out.. When i boot your patched image.. there is no install button in magisk. It tolds me that i am already on the newest version.
Second.. WLAN isnt working any more. Cant enable wlan. When i reboot with stock img. everything is fine.

Dukynuky said:
hi,
tryed it out.. When i boot your patched image.. there is no install button in magisk. It tolds me that i am already on the newest version.
Second.. WLAN isnt working any more. Cant enable wlan. When i reboot with stock img. everything is fine.
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Yes it says its installed thats correct but you need to install it again in the magisk app so it stays after restarting the phone. I don't know about WLAN tho

Can you turn on Wifi ?
When i turn it on. It is disabled at the end.
There are similar problems in the 7t forums. Seems a problem with the used magisk version for the boot image.. did you use the canary magisk files ?
and yes.. I know why i need to install. But the linked version of magisk says only.. uninstall..
Edit: i have a european version of the oneplus 7t pro .. and can you provide the original boot image.

I can confirm I have successfully rooted using this method, and WIFI is working fine. Thank you very much, OP and everyone involved, no wits time to set up my device

Ah! Will do this immediately when I get home.

I tried magisk and now it loops to fastboot, does anyone know to recover from this? Does the msm tool for OP7T Pro?
edit: flashed the original boot img and boots fine, whever i try to boot magisk patched it bootlops because faulty drivers
to clear up, i tried installing viper4android driver directly from the app, so i guess theres residue left

Lossyx said:
I tried magisk and now it loops to fastboot, does anyone know to recover from this? Does the msm tool for OP7T Pro?
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did you install modules ? try booting the patched boot image from here and then, uninstall the modules again...

Works like a charm!
Minor thing you may want to clarify (I know you know, but to prevent confusion for readers), you give a warning that this will wipe all data, but that is not exactly true. Unlocking the bootloader wipes all data, but that step is not part of your instructions. Just following your steps on an already unlocked phone does not wipe the phone.
Thanks to everyone who made this possible so soon!

Dukynuky said:
did you install modules ? try booting the patched boot image from here and then, uninstall the modules again...
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please see my edited reply, i installed directry through viper4android app, no the module

Dukynuky said:
Can you turn on Wifi ?
When i turn it on. It is disabled at the end.
There are similar problems in the 7t forums. Seems a problem with the used magisk version for the boot image.. did you use the canary magisk files ?
and yes.. I know why i need to install. But the linked version of magisk says only.. uninstall..
Edit: i have a european version of the oneplus 7t pro .. and can you provide the original boot image.
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got ist working.. layer 8 error.. didnt had the ota update installed.
Updated oxygen os.. then wifi is working. also used canary magisk files.. works perfekt.. thanks

Dukynuky said:
Can you turn on Wifi ?
When i turn it on. It is disabled at the end.
There are similar problems in the 7t forums. Seems a problem with the used magisk version for the boot image.. did you use the canary magisk files ?
and yes.. I know why i need to install. But the linked version of magisk says only.. uninstall..
Edit: i have a european version of the oneplus 7t pro .. and can you provide the original boot image.
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my wifi works perfectly fine, I have the EU version too.
I attached screenshots of what to do with the installed, please select the direct install option and then reboot!

droidvark said:
Works like a charm!
Minor thing you may want to clarify (I know you know, but to prevent confusion for readers), you give a warning that this will wipe all data, but that is not exactly true. Unlocking the bootloader wipes all data, but that step is not part of your instructions. Just following your steps on an already unlocked phone does not wipe the phone.
Thanks to everyone who made this possible so soon!
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I have a warning above the instructions already, I think you might have missed it

Lossyx said:
I tried magisk and now it loops to fastboot, does anyone know to recover from this? Does the msm tool for OP7T Pro?
edit: flashed the original boot img and boots fine, whever i try to boot magisk patched it bootlops because faulty drivers
to clear up, i tried installing viper4android driver directly from the app, so i guess theres residue left
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I also bootlooped as well, I tried to install liveboot and i guess that didnt work lol
anyways, I fixed my bootloop by booting the unpatched boot img and then doing a factory reset in the settings, after that you can just boot to the magisk boot img again!

Lossyx said:
please see my edited reply, i installed directry through viper4android app, no the module
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Use the module next time!

HolyChickenGuy said:
I have a warning above the instructions already, I think you might have missed it
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I'm not sure where the misunderstanding is coming from, I know that you give that warning. What I mean is that strictly speaking following your steps does not wipe the phone, unlocking the bootloader wipes the phone. But you don't have that step in your instructions. See what I mean? .
When I read your steps, I was like "wipes my phone how?" Maybe booting your image would wipe my phone or something? I'm glad it didn't .
I just thought for clarity's sake it would be good to make that clear in the steps that's all!

droidvark said:
I'm not sure where the misunderstanding is coming from, I know that you give that warning. What I mean is that strictly speaking following your steps does not wipe the phone, unlocking the bootloader wipes the phone. But you don't have that step in your instructions. See what I mean? .
When I read your steps, I was like "wipes my phone how?" Maybe booting your image would wipe my phone or something? I'm glad it didn't .
I just thought for clarity's sake it would be good to make that clear in the steps that's all!
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Oh sorry, yeah I rewrote it to make it clearer. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data
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HolyChickenGuy said:
I also bootlooped as well, I tried to install liveboot and i guess that didnt work lol
anyways, I fixed my bootloop by booting the unpatched boot img and then doing a factory reset in the settings, after that you can just boot to the magisk boot img again!
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Damn, you are my hero. Did a factory reset and followed the OP again, now everything is fine and I'm rooted. Thank you again.
edit: also, for safety precaution, disable automatic updates in Developer options
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/tutorials.html#ota-installation

Great, I'll check back in on this tomorrow and see how everyone is getting on before I try. Had a skim through here this morning before mine arrived and didn't see anything so set up as is.

How To Guide Rooted my Pixel 7

Posting my findings here on how I rooted my p7, no links ,,as always do your homework before attempting . Plus I did a complete factory image reset via adb flashall.bat, I hope I didn't miss a step, Iam coming from a pixel 4a so it's almost the same
1, install latest adb platform tools on computer
2, unlock bootloader on p7
3, Download latest release of pixel 7 factory image on computer
4, unzip and copy init_boot.img to folder in phone
5, install latest Magisk 25.2 on phone
6, patch the init_boot.img with magisk
7, transfer patched file back to adb platform tools folder
8, enter bootloader do a "fastboot flash init_boot magskpatchedfile.img.
9, reboot and test,
I have removed the _a in the cmd line as it appears its not needed
This is what finally worked for me after much testing and reading in the p7p forum. There may be additional steps to get safety net and such to work there is a lot of info on the p7p forum.
Ok,, this how I flashed ,and will flash, the new updates coming out so as not to lose data ,this will NOT do a wipe plus it's faster ,,,,, I know there are multiple other ways but for now I choose this,, hth
1. Download the correct ota file here
https://developers.google.com/android/ota and copy to adb folder
2. Place phone in factory recovery and toggle to apply update from adb,,
3. Open cmd prompt in adb folder type adb sideload factoryota.zip ,,,takes 5-10 minutes to complete, reboot ,,
if rooted,
1 download correct full image zip here
https://developers.google.com/android/images. That matches ota you just flashed,
2 extract the ini.boot.img , patch with magisk and reflash in adb for root

JimJamer8 said:
i tried these steps and now i have your device is corrupt and cannot be trusted, now my phone wont turn on or boot into recovery mode, its not detected by fastboot or adb
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Does the screen come on at all? In your other post you said it was black. If there's nothing at all on the screen, your phone is probably bricked.

JimJamer8 said:
it doesnt turn on at all
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Have you tried a hard reset - hold the power button down for 10 seconds or so until the phone vibrates?

JimJamer8 said:
i tried these steps and now i have your device is corrupt and cannot be trusted, now my phone wont turn on or boot into recovery mode, its not detected by fastboot or adb
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You didn't try the steps I listed as I never said to flash a rooted bootloader

JimJamer8 said:
i tried these steps and now i have your device is corrupt and cannot be trusted, now my phone wont turn on or boot into recovery mode, its not detected by fastboot or adb
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You may need to disable Verity and Verification. I flashed my stock image back to the phone using the tool here: https://flash.android.com/ and checked the boxes to disable verity and verification, then followed the steps above. Important to note that booting to Bootloader tells you which slot is active, and running the command fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched_25205_GUID.img automatically patches the active boot slot. From there you just need to run the Universal Safety net fix from KDrag0n and the latest MagiskHide and you should be good to go

hammered58 said:
Posting my findings here on how I rooted my p7, no links ,,as always do your homework before attempting . Plus I did a complete factory image reset via adb flashall.bat, I hope I didn't miss a step, Iam coming from a pixel 4a so it's almost the same
1, install latest adb platform tools on computer
2, unlock bootloader on p7
3, Download latest release of pixel 7 factory image on computer
4, unzip and copy init_boot.img to folder in phone
5, install latest Magisk 25.2 on phone
6, patch the init_boot.img with magisk
7, transfer patched file back to adb platform tools folder
8, boot to bootloader do a " fastboot getvar all " to see which slot is active it tells u somewhere at the top of the list
9, still in fastboot do a "fastboot flash init_boot_a magskpatchedfile.img. The _a is the active slot
10, reboot and test,
This is what finally worked for me after much testing and reading in the p7p forum. There may be additional steps to get safety net and such to work there is a lot of info on the p7p forum
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Thank you for the help, turned out the _a was screwing me over, works great now!

mnemonical said:
Thank you for the help, turned out the _a was screwing me over, works great now!
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I know ,,that was messing me up too, it did not work untill I put that part in,, don't ask me why! Lol

Has anyone been able to get the root version of Vanced Youtube to install? I'm getting an error saying that stock app is too new and it can't be downgraded.

googletermsofservice said:
Has anyone been able to get the root version of Vanced Youtube to install? I'm getting an error saying that stock app is too new and it can't be downgraded.
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I imagine if you can uninstall the stock youtube app you'd be able to install Vanced from there.

atom_jack said:
I imagine if you can uninstall the stock youtube app you'd be able to install Vanced from there.
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I'll give it a try

googletermsofservice said:
Has anyone been able to get the root version of Vanced Youtube to install? I'm getting an error saying that stock app is too new and it can't be downgraded.
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Use the non replace version of revanced and disable stock YT

Hitman478™ said:
Use the non replace version of revanced and disable stock YT
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Revanced Manager app is just going to black screen after install

hammered58 said:
Posting my findings here on how I rooted my p7, no links ,,as always do your homework before attempting . Plus I did a complete factory image reset via adb flashall.bat, I hope I didn't miss a step, Iam coming from a pixel 4a so it's almost the same
1, install latest adb platform tools on computer
2, unlock bootloader on p7
3, Download latest release of pixel 7 factory image on computer
4, unzip and copy init_boot.img to folder in phone
5, install latest Magisk 25.2 on phone
6, patch the init_boot.img with magisk
7, transfer patched file back to adb platform tools folder
8, boot to bootloader do a " fastboot getvar all " to see which slot is active it tells u somewhere at the top of the list
9, still in fastboot do a "fastboot flash init_boot_a magskpatchedfile.img. The _a is the active slot
10, reboot and test,
This is what finally worked for me after much testing and reading in the p7p forum. There may be additional steps to get safety net and such to work there is a lot of info on the p7p forum
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Question: What did this command do? "fastboot flash init_boot_a magskpatchedfile.img" does it flash or just boot? Would it also be possible to do: "fastboot boot init_boot_a magskpatchedfile.img" and than install in inactive slot with magisk?

AxelM said:
Question: What did this command do? "fastboot flash init_boot_a magskpatchedfile.img" does it flash or just boot? Would it also be possible to do: "fastboot boot init_boot_a magskpatchedfile.img" and than install in inactive slot with magisk?
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I don't know ,,I just posted what worked for me, your mileage may very!! The "fastboot boot" cmd was usually used for something like twrp afaik

googletermsofservice said:
Revanced Manager app is just going to black screen after install
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I've it installed and it's working without any issue

AxelM said:
Question: What did this command do? "fastboot flash init_boot_a magskpatchedfile.img" does it flash or just boot? Would it also be possible to do: "fastboot boot init_boot_a magskpatchedfile.img" and than install in inactive slot with magisk?
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Use fastboot flash init_boot "image.img" without quotes and without specific the partition, it will goes on the active one, for me it has working at first try

hammered58 said:
I don't know ,,I just posted what worked for me, your mileage may very!! The "fastboot boot" cmd was usually used for something like twrp afaik
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THX, in fact the "fastboot boot" command was used a lot with OnePlus devices because it is safer to boot in the rooted os and when there is an error you can just reboot without the command...and when you install it afterwards with magisk you know it will work

Does Universal Safetynet Fix work?

Just wanted to thank OP. My Pixel 7 arrived about an hour ago, got the bootloader unlocked no problem, then actually I flashed the latest System Image first, then had Magisk patch init_boot.img, flashed that, easy peasy.

hammered58 said:
I don't know ,,I just posted what worked for me, your mileage may very!! The "fastboot boot" cmd was usually used for something like twrp afaik
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It's usually used to temporarily boot a patched boot image and then you can do direct install in magisk manager

Question [NE2215][Rooted] Unable to update to C30

I'm running NE2215_11_C.26. Its rooted. I let the OTA updater do its thing but it just gives me a generic error message with no information about what is wrong. Is it because I'm rooted? Could it be a region problem since this is a North American device in India?

yes. read the proper root thread.

DiGtal said:
I'm running NE2215_11_C.26. Its rooted. I let the OTA updater do its thing but it just gives me a generic error message with no information about what is wrong. Is it because I'm rooted? Could it be a region problem since this is a North American device in India?
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Easiest / Fastest way to solve this issue is to unroot fully through Magisk (disable all modules too), reboot. Take the update. Reroot with booting a patched boot image. That will always be the most fool proof way to update this phone, even cross region from my knowledge.

if you are rooted you don't have to update via OTA but you have to use localupdate.apk after disabling magisk modules and uninstalling images from magisk! operations: disable magisk modules and reboot/uninstall magisk image/oxygen updater download OTA to root directory/install localupdate.apk and update from there without reboot/done update open magisk and click install reboot after OTA!

morgan76 said:
if you are rooted you don't have to update via OTA but you have to use localupdate.apk after disabling magisk modules and uninstalling images from magisk! operations: disable magisk modules and reboot/uninstall magisk image/oxygen updater download OTA to root directory/install localupdate.apk and update from there without reboot/done update open magisk and click install reboot after OTA!
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Android 12 Local update will allow you to update with no need to disable or unroot.
Just pull the update file to the pc, Payload it for the Boot.img and flash the Boot.img back though magisk.
Pull the flashed file back to the pc, do the local update and boot up fully.
ADB Boot the now flashed Boot.img Via the PC it and then direct install

FKX1997 said:
Android 12 Local update will allow you to update with no need to disable or unroot.
Just pull the update file to the pc, Payload it for the Boot.img and flash the Boot.img back though magisk.
Pull the flashed file back to the pc, do the local update and boot up fully.
ADB Boot the now flashed Boot.img Via the PC it and then direct install
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not true for this model

g96818 said:
I literally did it 3 hours ago
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@FKX1997 Prove it. C30 full rom doesn't exist for this model.

FKX1997 said:
Android 12 Local update will allow you to update with no need to disable or unroot.
Just pull the update file to the pc, Payload it for the Boot.img and flash the Boot.img back though magisk.
Pull the flashed file back to the pc, do the local update and boot up fully.
ADB Boot the now flashed Boot.img Via the PC it and then direct install
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you can't extract boot.img from update you need full rom

morgan76 said:
you can't extract boot.img from update you need full rom
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Local update is a full rom installation. OTA is a partial update

FKX1997 said:
Local update is a full rom installation. OTA is a partial update
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Still waiting for you to prove the c30 full rom for this model exists.

g96818 said:
Still waiting for you to prove the c30 full rom for this model exists.
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Considering you can install 2213 on 2215, that would be why

FKX1997 said:
Considering you can install 2213 on 2215, that would be why
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Op never asked to change regions, so therefore you're a liar trying to confuse people. You should apologize to the op and hope he didn't brick his phone following your lie

g96818 said:
Op never asked to change regions, so therefore you're a liar trying to confuse people. You should apologize to the op and hope he didn't brick his phone following your lie
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Dude, it just seems you have a problem. Pipe it please

FKX1997 said:
Dude, it just seems you have a problem. Pipe it please
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You're the one that came in with an attitude, been proved wrong, now in denial, and trying to pass the blame.
Go figure for someone who shoots from the hip.

I have a patched boot.img that I used to root C.26. Will it work on this one too? What's the location of the boot.img on the phone? I could get that via file manager since I'm rooted. Does the android 12 localupdate work for android 13 as well?
What's the latest full OTA version? Does payload dumper still work? I'm going to try to get the stock boot image just in case.

DiGtal said:
I have a patched boot.img that I used to root C.26. Will it work on this one too? What's the location of the boot.img on the phone? I could get that via file manager since I'm rooted. Does the android 12 localupdate work for android 13 as well?
What's the latest full OTA version? Does payload dumper still work? I'm going to try to get the stock boot image just in case.
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Best not to mismatch revisions. You can find a pre patched NE2115 C.30 in @g96818's thread. Otherwise you can make your own.
I personally pull them from the NE2213 full zips (since we don't get full releases at NE2215 anymore) and patch that via magisk, it works fine cross region as long as you ONLY boot it once for the magisk install. Never had any issues with this method.

How do I make my own boot.img? Does the payload dumper still work? The go version does not work with deltas. While I can use the easier methods I want to try making my own boot.img as a learning exercise.

DiGtal said:
How do I make my own boot.img? Does the payload dumper still work? The go version does not work with deltas. While I can use the easier methods I want to try making my own boot.img as a learning exercise.
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I, personally, extract boot.img from NE2213 full Zip using FBE. This is the ONLY thing to use this tool for. Then transfer that to phone, disable all modules, unroot, reboot. Take the next OTA, reboot. Then go into Magisk, patch the new boot image you xfer'd earlier, copy that back to computer. Use ADB Fastboot to BOOT the image, and finally go into Magisk for a direct install. Reboot, and you're done.