Question Fixed - Root help - Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)

It's been years since I've rooted an Android device so I gotta say it's been fun getting back to it, if a little bit frustrating. This is the first Samsung device I've owned and I can't wait to get another ROM. Here's what I've done, many times, without success.
1. unlock bootloader
2. download Samfw.com_SM-X200_XAR_X200XXU2CWC1_fac (went from Android 11 to 13)
3. flashed above firmware with Odin3 v3.14.1
4. setup device (basic - bypassed Google login, Samsung installs and options)
5. installed Magisk-v26.1 on tablet
5. Extracted boot.img from AP_.tar, copied to tablet, patched with magisk, back to PC, created boot.tar from magisk patch
6. Odin flash again, added BL from firmware, AP was patched boot.tar from magisk, CSC from firmware.
I've read to flash only the patched boot image (.tar), to patch the full AP package, to flash boot image and add back to AP file, and I've tried all three without success.
My first attempt was with X200XXU1AVC1, with the same result, so I flashed the Android 13 for all subsequent steps.
I feel like I've done everything correctly and could use some guidance in resolving why I can't achieve root.
EDIT: resolved, i didn't know about sideloading magisk!

jcunwired said:
It's been years since I've rooted an Android device so I gotta say it's been fun getting back to it, if a little bit frustrating. This is the first Samsung device I've owned and I can't wait to get another ROM. Here's what I've done, many times, without success.
1. unlock bootloader
2. download Samfw.com_SM-X200_XAR_X200XXU2CWC1_fac (went from Android 11 to 13)
3. flashed above firmware with Odin3 v3.14.1
4. setup device (basic - bypassed Google login, Samsung installs and options)
5. installed Magisk-v26.1 on tablet
5. Extracted boot.img from AP_.tar, copied to tablet, patched with magisk, back to PC, created boot.tar from magisk patch
6. Odin flash again, added BL from firmware, AP was patched boot.tar from magisk, CSC from firmware.
I've read to flash only the patched boot image (.tar), to patch the full AP package, to flash boot image and add back to AP file, and I've tried all three without success.
My first attempt was with X200XXU1AVC1, with the same result, so I flashed the Android 13 for all subsequent steps.
I feel like I've done everything correctly and could use some guidance in resolving why I can't achieve root.
EDIT: resolved, i didn't know about sideloading magisk!
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I don't understand what you mean by "sideloading magisk". Did you read my post #84? That work with the previous version of Android 13, CWA3. I just copied Magisk apk to the SD card and installed it from there.

lewmur said:
I don't understand what you mean by "sideloading magisk". Did you read my post #84? That work with the previous version of Android 13, CWA3. I just copied Magisk apk to the SD card and installed it from there.
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Select update from adb in recovery, then:
adb devices
adb sideload Magisk-v26.1.zip

jcunwired said:
Select update from adb in recovery, then:
adb devices
adb sideload Magisk-v26.1.zip
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I know how to do it. I just don't understand what difference it makes. Why not just copy it to the tablet and install it?

lewmur said:
I know how to do it. I just don't understand what difference it makes. Why not just copy it to the tablet and install it?
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Because I was in ADB and like you said, what difference does it make?

jcunwired said:
Because I was in ADB and like you said, what difference does it make?
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The difference is that your post said you installed Magisk and used it to patch the boot.img and it didn't work. Then the edit said you solved it by using adb to sideload magisk and that solved the problem. I'm still trying to understand how it did.

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[ROM] TMO Z2 Force 27.1.3 FlashAll (October 2018 Version)

UPDATE 11-9-18: I have updated the FlashAll with the October edition of version 27.1.3. Yes, they updated the ROM but kept the same version number lol.
This is a TMO Z2 Force 27.1.3 FlashAll. It does not wipe user data. I created it because the OTA update wouldn't complete, I think because I am rooted. Anyway I took the OTA from https://mirrors.lolinet.com (thank you!), unzipped it, used root junky's script to convert it (thank you!) and made a batch file to flash the partitions. The flashall includes ADB and Fastboot also. The Flashall is for windows. Your bootloader needs to be unlocked. You need to be on an OREO rom already.
Disclaimer: Flash at your own risk. Not responsible for damages if this stuff goes south. If you don't know what a flashall is, or twrp, or fastboot, you may not be ready for this.
Downloads
1. Updated October Flashall https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PczvmaVv19c91iOGhpNmhmfKyvDkz-ob (download to your computer)
2. TWRP Installer (if you are rooted, download this to your phone) https://dl.twrp.me/nash/
3. Magisk (if you are rooted, download this to your phone) https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
How To:
Unzip the Flashall into a folder called "TMO Moto z2 force 27.1.3 flashall" Open a command prompt in the folder it created. Connect your phone to your computer via ADB.
Not Rooted?
If you are NOT rooted, just run flashall.bat. It will automatically boot into fastboot mode, update the partitions, reboot, and profit. This does not wipe user data.
Rooted
If you are rooted:
1) run flashall_then_recovery.bat. It will automatically boot into fastboot mode, update the partitions, then automatically reboot into a temp twrp recovery.
2) In TWRP install the twrp installer you downloaded above (if you use recovery).
3) Reboot recovery
4) Install magisk that you downloaded above.
5) Reboot
Not Rooted and want to wipe everything?
Run flashall_erase.bat. It will boot into fastboot mode, update the partitions, and wipe everything.
If this helps you please hit the "Thanks" button. Reply to this post if you have questions or need any assistance.
texasaggie1 said:
This is a TMO Z2 Force 27.1.3 FlashAll. It does not wipe user data. I created it because the OTA update wouldn't complete, I think because I am rooted. Anyway I took the OTA from @xiyl (thank you!), unzipped it and made a batch file to flash the partitions. The flashall includes ADB and Fastboot also. The Flashall is for windows. Your bootloader needs to be unlocked. You need to be on an OREO rom already.
Disclaimer: Flash at your own risk. Not responsible for damages if this stuff goes south.
Downloads
1. Flashall https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HK2zssCGlPTD5m2A_SAD-RjrQDfmZMTR (download to your computer)
2. TWRP Installer (if you are rooted, download this to your phone) https://dl.twrp.me/nash/
3. Magisk (if you are rooted, download this to your phone) https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
How To:
Unzip the Flashall. It will create a folder called "NASH_TMO_27.1.3" Open a command prompt in the folder it created.
Not Rooted?
If you are NOT rooted, just run flashall.bat. It will automatically boot into fastboot mode, update the partitions, reboot, and profit.
Rooted
If you are rooted:
1) run flashall_then_recovery.bat. It will automatically boot into fastboot mode, update the partitions, then automatically reboot into a temp twrp recovery.
2) In TWRP install the twrp installer you downloaded above
3) Reboot recovery
4) Install magisk that you downloaded above.
5) Reboot
If this helps you please hit the "Thanks" button. Reply to this post if you have questions or need any assistance,
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the "flashal link" contains only TWRP3.1.zip with boot.img and META-INF folder. it doesn't contain a flashall_then_recovery.bat nor NASH_TMO_27.1.3.
kendallgreen said:
the "flashal link" contains only TWRP3.1.zip with boot.img and META-INF folder. it doesn't contain a flashall_then_recovery.bat nor NASH_TMO_27.1.3.
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Sorry! It was late and I linked to the wrong thing. ? Try it now please.
texasaggie1 said:
This is a TMO Z2 Force 27.1.3 FlashAll. It does not wipe user data. I created it because the OTA update wouldn't complete, I think because I am rooted. Anyway I took the OTA from @xiyl (thank you!), unzipped it and made a batch file to flash the partitions. The flashall includes ADB and Fastboot also. The Flashall is for windows. Your bootloader needs to be unlocked. You need to be on an OREO rom already.
Disclaimer: Flash at your own risk. Not responsible for damages if this stuff goes south. If you don't know what a flashall is, or twrp, or fastboot, you may not be ready for this.
Downloads
1. Flashall https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKu5S7xvy8xvyCodLEt7olr8czP_8FUm/view?usp=drivesdk (download to your computer)
2. TWRP Installer (if you are rooted, download this to your phone) https://dl.twrp.me/nash/
3. Magisk (if you are rooted, download this to your phone) https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
How To:
Unzip the Flashall. It will create a folder called "NASH_TMO_27.1.3" Open a command prompt in the folder it created.
Not Rooted?
If you are NOT rooted, just run flashall.bat. It will automatically boot into fastboot mode, update the partitions, reboot, and profit.
Rooted
If you are rooted:
1) run flashall_then_recovery.bat. It will automatically boot into fastboot mode, update the partitions, then automatically reboot into a temp twrp recovery.
2) In TWRP install the twrp installer you downloaded above
3) Reboot recovery
4) Install magisk that you downloaded above.
5) Reboot
If this helps you please hit the "Thanks" button. Reply to this post if you have questions or need any assistance.
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I downloaded and unzipped the new NASH_TMO_27.1..3. I added the AdbWinApi.dll and AdbWinUsbApi.dll and got the flashall_then_recovery.bat to run. I didn't install the TWRP installer or Magisk but rebooted to recovery and then system. After several restarts due to unlocked bootloader warning, it came back to build number OCXS27.1.2 kernel [email protected]#1 Fri Apr 20 09:21:27 CDT 2018. Android security level May 1, 2018. Android version 8.0.0 However, all of my apps were retained except Messaging .
kendallgreen said:
the "flashal link" contains only TWRP3.1.zip with boot.img and META-INF folder. it doesn't contain a flashall_then_recovery.bat nor NASH_TMO_27.1.3.
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kendallgreen said:
I downloaded and unzipped the new NASH_TMO_27.1..3. I added the AdbWinApi.dll and AdbWinUsbApi.dll and got the flashall_then_recovery.bat to run. I didn't install the TWRP installer or Magisk but rebooted to recovery and then system. After several restarts due to unlocked bootloader warning, it came back to build number OCXS27.1.2 kernel [email protected]#1 Fri Apr 20 09:21:27 CDT 2018. Android security level May 1, 2018. Android version 8.0.0 However, all of my apps were retained except Messaging .
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So try it again but this time just do the regular flashall.bat. it should work this time.
It sounds like you are installing this to slot a but your phone is running in slot b. If doing it this way doesn't fix it just look on here for the command to switch your phone from one slot to another.
success. I tried the flashall.bat and got the system updated to 27.1.3. I noticed that when I fastboot --set-active=_a, I had 27.1.2 and with --set-active=_b, I had to restart the phone because it was stuck at the unlocked bootloader warning. thanks.
kendallgreen said:
success. I tried the flashall.bat and got the system updated to 27.1.3. I noticed that when I fastboot --set-active=_a, I had 27.1.2 and with --set-active=_b, I had to restart the phone because it was stuck at the unlocked bootloader warning. thanks.
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awesome! The whole a/b partition thing can be quite annoying
great job man glad someone did this i was about to try thanks
worked great but i reflashed remove encryption oreo also i didnt know if it was a necessary was being safe you made it easy no fastboot lol great work
My Fellow Texan.....
THANK YOU.
My phone has been in a weird limbo for months. I was on AOSIP ROM but it wasn't rooted, I couldn't use any moto mods and I couldn't install anything because TWRP wasn't installed and it wouldn't let me install it, either. I now have TWRP, but it's showing no baseband. So I'm gonna attempt to fix that but I'm already in a better place than I was. Thanks again, brother.
if you need baseband its easy to fix i had the same issues i was testing kernel its eas fix if you need i can help fix ive bricked and tried everything works easy check last post put on this https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/development/pantheon-kernel-alpha-t3805977
My Tmo box is rooted, presently running the original 27.1 release.. I've been getting the OTA update notifications for 27.1.2.
Do we know if I can skip 27.1.2 and jump straight to the 27.1.3 release? I'd love to be able to do this flash-all and put the update notifications to bed for a while.
dismembered3po said:
My Tmo box is rooted, presently running the original 27.1 release.. I've been getting the OTA update notifications for 27.1.2.
Do we know if I can skip 27.1.2 and jump straight to the 27.1.3 release? I'd love to be able to do this flash-all and put the update notifications to bed for a while.
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It should be fine to skip revisions.
StonedYoda said:
My Fellow Texan.....
THANK YOU.
My phone has been in a weird limbo for months. I was on AOSIP ROM but it wasn't rooted, I couldn't use any moto mods and I couldn't install anything because TWRP wasn't installed and it wouldn't let me install it, either. I now have TWRP, but it's showing no baseband. So I'm gonna attempt to fix that but I'm already in a better place than I was. Thanks again, brother.
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If you are on tmobile, flashing the firmware flashall from the aosip thread to get baseband back.
mookiexl said:
If you are on tmobile, flashing the firmware flashall from the aosip thread to get baseband back.
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If that doesn't work let me know. It should though. You may have to re-root after his suggestion
I'd been avoiding updates because I just didn't want to deal with rooting again and restoring data, etc. This was great!
(bootloader) slot: not found this is what I get with every fastboot command.
I was having the same issue... I was on 27.1.2 and kept getting notified to update, but it kept failing. I'm rooting with Magisk (16.0 initially but then up to 17.1) and it wouldn't update. Thanks to this thread, I ran the flashall_then_recovery.bat and it worked a treat!!! Thank you TexasAggie!
TWRP Installer link is down
The link to the TWRP installer is timing out when loading and comes up with an error message. Is it possible to install the 27.3 update using adb and then flash magisk in the temp twrp? Thanks for your work bro!
UPDATE:
I tried and now I'm stuck in bootloop. I can still get to twrp using adb and did a wipe but it's still stuck in loop land. Do I need to be rebooting in TWRP from slot A or B? This is my first phone that has dual partitions and I am a bit confused by it. Any suggestions? THANK YOU!!
UPDATE:
Tried your flashall update a second time and it worked with no bootloop issue, was able to flash magisk and obtain root again too.
climbhigh77 said:
The link to the TWRP installer is timing out when loading and comes up with an error message. Is it possible to install the 27.3 update using adb and then flash magisk in the temp twrp? Thanks for your work bro!
UPDATE:
I tried and now I'm stuck in bootloop. I can still get to twrp using adb and did a wipe but it's still stuck in loop land. Do I need to be rebooting in TWRP from slot A or B? This is my first phone that has dual partitions and I am a bit confused by it. Any suggestions? THANK YOU!!
UPDATE:
Tried your flashall update a second time and it worked with no bootloop issue, was able to flash magisk and obtain root again too.
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Glad to hear that!

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
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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
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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?

Help w/ updating and Magisk

I'm asking for help because this has happened for two months now, and I'm wondering if the process has changed with the new unified Magisk.
The March Android 11 update has been posted, so -- just as I did in February::
1. On my computer, I
1a. Downloaded the factory image;
1b. Extracted the boot.img; and
1c. Sent it to my phone's Download folder.
2. On my phone, I
2a. Had Magisk "patch (the) selected file";
2b. Transferred the new patched boot image, magisk_patched_FKPSk.img, back to the computer; and
2c. Put the phone into fastboot mode.
3. Back on my computer, in adb, performed the "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_FKPSk.img."
adb successfully flashed to boot_a, then I rebooted the phone. It rebooted surprisingly quickly.
Going into "System / Advanced / System Update," it still says
Android security update: January 5, 2021
So, what am I doing wrong? Should I force adb to flash to boot_b instead?
Thanks for any ideas!
NickEspo said:
I'm asking for help because this has happened for two months now, and I'm wondering if the process has changed with the new unified Magisk.
The March Android 11 update has been posted, so -- just as I did in February::
1. On my computer, I
1a. Downloaded the factory image;
1b. Extracted the boot.img; and
1c. Sent it to my phone's Download folder.
2. On my phone, I
2a. Had Magisk "patch (the) selected file";
2b. Transferred the new patched boot image, magisk_patched_FKPSk.img, back to the computer; and
2c. Put the phone into fastboot mode.
3. Back on my computer, in adb, performed the "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_FKPSk.img."
adb successfully flashed to boot_a, then I rebooted the phone. It rebooted surprisingly quickly.
Going into "System / Advanced / System Update," it still says
Android security update: January 5, 2021
So, what am I doing wrong? Should I force adb to flash to boot_b instead?
Thanks for any ideas!
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That doesn't have anything to do with Magisk. That's the firmware update you are on. If you want on a newer one you will to flash it. Then follow your previous steps. Magisk doesn't update your firmware for you.
Tulsadiver said:
That doesn't have anything to do with Magisk. That's the firmware update you are on. If you want on a newer one you will to flash it. Then follow your previous steps. Magisk doesn't update your firmware for you.
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Ah. So then, if I understand correctly, the process is to unroot, sideload the OTA image (not just flash the factory image's boot.img file) via adb, and then perform the above steps to re-root?
NickEspo said:
Ah. So then, if I understand correctly, the process is to unroot, sideload the OTA image (not just flash the factory image's boot.img file) via adb, and then perform the above steps to re-root?
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Yes, though I normally fastboot the factory images rather than sideload an ota. That update process will lose root, then you patch the boot.img and fastboot it to regain root. I would recommend removing all modules prior to updating as they will survive the update process (unless you wipe) and if not compatible with your update, will bootloop you once you root again.

Help with rooting galaxy s10 with no ramdisk

I bought a second phone Sam Galaxy s10 SM-G973F Exynos with display dead(Can be seen but green).
Iam doing inner os things with scrcpy
What things have i done till now??
I downloaded firmware from Frija.
I unlocked bootloader
I patched AP file with magisk app and ramdisk says no
I Used BL,CP and Home CSC with magisk pached image as AP with Odin
I got a bootloop
I flashed back to stock by reflashing with AP file without patching.
But the previous baseband version of stock binary 9(G973FXXUEHVB9) changed to G***********VC6.
Should I download VB9 for to work???
My wrong.
Hello Léon FH, these version VB9 me I have the version there G973FXXUFHVE1 - XEF (France) Android 12 S (May 2, 2022)
You have successfully transferred with ADB the AP magisk_patched mobile via pc.
meric57 said:
Hello Léon FH, these version VB9 me I have the version there G973FXXUFHVE1 - XEF (France) Android 12 S (May 2, 2022)
You have successfully transferred with ADB the AP magisk_patched mobile via pc.
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I said, When I transfer Magisk_patched image, It bootloops.
After clearing dalvik, wiping, Iam ablw to get to it.
I flashed magisk.zip too(Which is useless in device with no ramdisk)
But still, no root in magisk manager.
Iam not able to root with magisk patched image.....
I patched magisk.zip also
No hope
Leon FH said:
Iam not able to root with magisk patched image.....
I patched magisk.zip also
No hope
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You can install CSC instead CSC HOME. You will lose everything you installed.
If you install HOME CSC try this: #2,668
Look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-root-for-the-galaxy-s10-series.3918699/
I think you misunderstood redone all from A to Z take the official firmware S10 SM-G973F exynos android 12 UI 4.1 look at the one I have in my signature.
You backup your data with smart switch then you flash the official Android 12 XEF firmware. G973FXXUEHVC6 install magisk 25.1 the firmware AP r transfer to the S 10 and modify it with magisk once done you will have a file in internal memory magisk_patched xxx.tar you transfer it either directly to the pc or as john Wu says with adb for no lose bytes of the file it must 6.02 GB.
Then you open odin you put 4 files there BL-AP patched- BL HOME CSC you flash at startup install magisk and you activate zygisk in parameter once which is rooted you turn off and you start in download mode are you flash up_param.tar with odin take the one at https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/up_param-tar.5645391/ for rooted device
I hope you will understand complicated to explain
meric57 said:
Look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-root-for-the-galaxy-s10-series.3918699/
I think you misunderstood redone all from A to Z take the official firmware S10 SM-G973F exynos android 12 UI 4.1 look at the one I have in my signature.
You backup your data with smart switch then you flash the official Android 12 XEF firmware. G973FXXUEHVC6 install magisk 25.1 the firmware AP r transfer to the S 10 and modify it with magisk once done you will have a file in internal memory magisk_patched xxx.tar you transfer it either directly to the pc or as john Wu says with adb for no lose bytes of the file it must 6.02 GB.
Then you open odin you put 4 files there BL-AP patched- BL HOME CSC you flash at startup install magisk and you activate zygisk in parameter once which is rooted you turn off and you start in download mode are you flash up_param.tar with odin take the one at https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/up_param-tar.5645391/ for rooted device
I hope you will understand complicated to explain
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Just like you said. I patched the rom. put it into odin. flashed it. Installed magisk 25.1 apk . No sign of root.
Leon FH said:
Just like you said. I patched the rom. put it into odin. flashed it. Installed magisk 25.1 apk . No sign of root.
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You need patch onley AP. Copy AP on PC with ADB.
Try connect phone with PC with USB vcable. Open ADB and in ADB type 'adb reboot recovery' and Enter. After restart phone you you should have rooted phone.
ZmisiS said:
You need patch onley AP. Copy AP on PC with ADB.
Try connect phone with PC with USB vcable. Open ADB and in ADB type 'adb reboot recovery' and Enter. After restart phone you you should have rooted phone.
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Thanks man. It worked!!✌
Leon FH said:
Thanks man. It worked!!✌
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I should go adb reboot recovery to see root always??
Leon FH said:
I should go adb reboot recovery to see root always??
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No. Install Root Essentials. For restart phone, open Root Essentials select Rebooter, click on Reboot Recovery and it is it. If you accidentally lose root, just repeat the type 'adb reboot recovery' and Enter.

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

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