What is Magisk?
Magisk is one of the best and widely used root methods in the rooting environment available in the market. Magisk roots the Android system “Systemlessly”, in simpler words, Magisk copies the system files and stores them in the boot partition after modifying it. In this way, a user gets the root access to the system, and also at the same time, it is undetectable by Google SafetyNet as the original system files are untouched. The Systemless root is the reason that users are switching to Magisk as the primary root method from SuperSU, as in this way, user can take advantage of the root as well as the applications that uses Google’s SafetyNet algorithm, like the banking applications, Google Play Store, and many more.
Features of Magisk
Systemless Root: As we have already mentioned about this in the above section, the Systemless root method modifies the system files without actually modifying it, it copies the system files, makes the necessary changes for root, and then stores it in the boot partition so that OS can make changes. Constant Updates: SafetyNet API is designed by Google to detect, root, custom ROM, any tempered settings, etc. As Magisk is a Systemless root method, it defies the SafetyNet API and passes the CTS, i.e., Compatibility Test Suite. Defies SafetyNet API: SafetyNet API is designed by Google to detect, root, custom ROM, any tempered settings, etc. As Magisk is a Systemless root method, it defies the SafetyNet API and passes the CTS, i.e., Compatibility Test Suite. Magisk Modules: One of the most exciting things about Magisk is its modules, we have discussed this in the next sections. Magisk Hide: Magisk Hide is the most important and crucial factor contributing to its success. As it defies the SafetyNet API, so you don’t need to worry about the application compatibility, nevertheless, if it still faces any issue with any application then by using this feature, you can hide Magisk or root from that particular application.
Prerequisites
An Android device running Android JellyBean or later.An unlocked boot loader.A custom recovery (we’ll using TWRP).The Magisk installer zip.
Unlock Bootloader & Flash TWRP
Here is the process for ADB and Fastboot driver installation. They are important for unlocking the bootloader. You can confirm unlock status by rebooting into fastboot mode to see the message ‘unlocked now‘.
How Flash TWRP Recovery?
Download and Install Magisk
As a Magisk installer can be different for different devices, so make sure to cross-check with your device’s XDA thread. But this is not always the case, so we are going to download the Magisk installer zip from the official website:
Open your browser and go Download magisk zip.You can also download the Magisk Uninstaller zip, in case you change your mind.
Installing the Magisk
We are going to use the TWRP as our custom recovery, but the process is similar for every other recovery but there may be a little tweak in the interface.
Boot into the custom recovery by using the key combinations, in our case Power Key + Volume Up, but this can be different for your device, make sure to cross-check with your manufacturer. As soon as the custom recovery is opened, you will see an ‘Install’ button.Tap on it and navigate to the folder where you download the zip file.Now, select the zip and slide the bar to install it. After the completion, you will see a ‘Reboot to System’ button.Use that button to go back to your system.
How to Use it? (Other than rooting)
Magisk isn’t just made for rooting, it can be used for various things. Basically, Magisk is a full package when it comes to Android Customizations. From rooting to modding an Android device, everything is possible with Magisk. The ability to defy SafetyNet API itself opens a big door to play with the Android system. As the Systemless root method modifies the system files without actually modifying it, so we as a developer can also play and modify that system file from the boot partition to implement our mods to the device. Talking of modding the Android device, Magisk Manager and Magisk Modules are the two most contributing elements for the whole process.
Magisk Manager APK
Magisk Manager APK is an Android application that manages every modification which is being done using the Magisk, from rooting to modding. The only requirement for the Magisk Manager is that the device should have Magisk installed for obvious reasons. Download APK Magisk Manager isn’t available in the Google Play store due to straightforward reasons, but you can download it from Magisk’s official website and sideload it to your Android device.
Using Magisk Manager
You can check your device’s Root status,You can install Magisk Modules,You can update the previously installed modules,You can use the Magisk Hide feature to revoke root permissions from any certain app,You can provide SuperUser permission to any app,etc.
Magisk Modules
Magisk Modules are basically a custom-developed file by third-party developers to add more functionality to your Android device. Technically speaking, Root zip is also a module to gain root access to an Android device. We are going to take a few examples, after that we are sure, you will be able to understand what a Magisk module is. First, YouTube Vanced is a modded YouTube application that has all the premium features like background play, picture-in-picture mode, etc, all these for free of cost. This is made possible with the help of the Magisk Module of YouTube Vanced. A bunch of developers worked on a module for YouTube with all the premium functionalities. Second, Camer2API Enabler is a Magisk module that rewrites the registry to enable Camera2API, so that the camera application support more manual modifications. Although it can be done manually by rewriting the registry by ourselves, it can be hefty work for a non-technical person, so this module does the whole thing in one tap. I hope you understood, what is a Magisk Module and how does it work. If you’ve any thoughts on How to Root Android by Installing Magisk?, then feel free to drop in below comment box. Also, please subscribe to our DigitBin YouTube channel for videos tutorials. Cheers!
