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How to get Root Android with Magisk

Systemless root on Android devices allow SELinux to run securely under enforcing mode, and allow installation of OTA updates without any issues. This is because systemless root doesn’t modify the system files…

Systemless root on Android devices allow SELinux to run securely under enforcing mode, and allow installation of OTA updates without any issues. This is because systemless root doesn’t modify the system files…

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Systemless root on Android devices allow SELinux to run securely under enforcing mode, and allow installation of OTA updates without any issues. This is because systemless root doesn’t modify the system files on the device.

With the Magisk systemless interface for Android devices, installing systemless root on Android devices has gotten easier than ever. And to top that, getting root via Magisk also allows you to use Android Pay while rooted.

To get started, you need to download the Magisk installer zip and Magisk Manager zip from the download links below and then follow the step-by-step guide below:

Note: You must have a custom recovery like TWRP installed on your device to be able to flash the Magisk installer zip.

How to get Magisk root on Android devices

  1. Download and transfer both the Magisk zip and Magisk Manager apk files from the download link above to your device’s storage.
  2. Boot your device into TWRP recovery.
  3. Tap on Install and select the Magisk zip file that you transferred to your device in Step 1.
  4. After selecting the .zip file, do Swipe to Confirm Flash on the bottom of screen to begin the flashing process.
  5. Once Magisk is flashed, you’ll get Reboot System option, select it.
  6. Once your device reboots, open a file manager app » go to the folder where transferred the Magisk Manager apk file in Step 1 above, and install it.
  7. Open the Magisk Manager app and check for your device’s root status.

That’s all. Enjoy systemless root with Magisk on your Android device.

Happy Androiding!

10 responses to “How to get Root Android with Magisk”

  1. Melon Cauli Avatar
    Melon Cauli

    This works like a charm, thanks!

  2. Sujan Avatar

    Its not working for my sprint lg g2 (LS980) on lollipop with TWRP. Any workaround?

  3. Max Avatar

    does it work on Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930FD)??

  4. mamama07 Avatar
    mamama07

    Well, manager v2 does not block root for a android pay. v6 was better…

  5. Juley Avatar

    I always get SafetyNet Failed error. Is there a solution?

    1. Per Johansson Avatar
      Per Johansson

      Go into magisk manager settings and set hide root. that did the trick for me

  6. Toby Max B Avatar
    Toby Max B

    Don’t you need to unlock your bootloader for this? And doesn’t that disable Android Pay?

  7. Pedro Perez Avatar
    Pedro Perez

    Need a custom kernel with Nougat stock?

  8. nthoehu Avatar
    nthoehu

    so you have to achieve root another way and install twrp before installing magisk?

    1. itskapil Avatar
      itskapil

      You don’t need root to install TWRP.