Questions tagged [systemless-root]
Use this tag for issues related to systemless rooting (which does rooting without modifying /system partition). All latest Magisk zips provide systemless root by default and latest SuperSU zips (BETA from v2.56; STABLE from v2.76)
50
questions
0
votes
0
answers
11
views
What are the inner workings of the zygisk process?
I'm using Frida over USB debug and when I run frida-ps -U, I see zygiskd64, zygiskd32 and zygote appearing in the process list. This alarms me as some of my apps might be detecting those as an anti-...
0
votes
0
answers
131
views
Using root, how to fake nfc support of my phone so I can install apps that requires nfc from the Google Play Store?
This question is an extension of this question where I want to perform the nfc checking part at the embassy.
Which files do I need to change in the filesystem using root so I can download apps marked ...
- 429
0
votes
0
answers
207
views
How to install an app consisting of multiple apk using the `pm` android’s command?
In order to get a specific visa, I need to verify my ɪᴅ using a government official app. I went on the play store and it first showed as not being compatible because it requires ɴꜰᴄ which my phone ...
- 429
1
vote
1
answer
86
views
Mount a MicroSD to all namespaces on Android 11
I'm trying to mount a MicroSD. As I understand it, this should be done in the global namespace. Root - Magisk.
I tried:
su --mm -c mount -t sdfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /storage/0123-4567
nsenter -t 1 -...
0
votes
0
answers
53
views
How to backup a rooted Samsung into a csc file
Essentially, I have a Samsung Tab A7 that I rooted with Magisk, and it got damaged due to me dropping it, however, I have warranty and they will fix it for me. I was wondering if there is a way to ...
1
vote
1
answer
110
views
Can a Samsung receive OTA updates normally with a systemless root?
If a systemless root is done, will software updates still appear in settings/show up as a notification that there is a new update available?
In case it does show up, can you download and install the ...
winstonej
2
votes
1
answer
3k
views
How can I disable the "Install update to keep device running smoothly" notification?
Once every few weeks, I get this notification to update the device after unlocking my phone.
I have automatic updates disabled in system settings as well. Hoping there is a service that a "root ...
- 121
1
vote
0
answers
258
views
Replace EMUI systemui with stock
My phone broke just a bit too early. I am currently waiting for a Fairphone 4, but the delivery time is quite long, so I am stuck with an old Honor 9 Lite which we had lying around.
But EMUI is really ...
- 309
6
votes
1
answer
815
views
What are the changes made to Magisk?
John Wu, developer of Magisk, published a blog State of Magisk:2021, a couple of days ago which led to some confusion as to what is to be expected.
Can the changes be explained in non-technical ...
- 40.3k
1
vote
0
answers
490
views
How to root Redmi 9C (Redmi 9 India)?
As I understand I can get root access without installing a custom recovery with fastboot commands as described in the Magisk Installation Instructions.
I have downloaded the Magisk app and under ...
- 182
1
vote
0
answers
51
views
How to root access a motorola one fusion plus
I don't have a pc and I want to root my motorola one fusion+ I've tried kingroot farmaroot
- 11
2
votes
0
answers
258
views
Vanced Youtube & Native Youtube App crashes after ArrowOS update on a6020a46
I have a rooted Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus running TWRP+Magisk+OpenGApps+ArrowOS(android v10).No MicroG.
I installed Vanced Manager and Youtube Vanced in it(sometime after the February update) and it was ...
- 182
2
votes
0
answers
4k
views
Magisk manager not detecting magisk installation
Device: itel A11, Android 6
Before the installation of magisk v22, my magisk installation was working fine, so I updated the magisk through direct installation and rebooted my phone but magisk ...
- 21
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Can't remove bloatware after rooted
After my phone is rooted (confirmed by Advanced Root Checker*) using this tutorial, I can't remove bloatware. Normally this can be done by System app remover pro, but now the removal keeps failing. Do ...
- 506
0
votes
0
answers
144
views
How to backup, restore and share Android settings on a multi-user system?
I have a Magisk-rooted Android 10 device. I want to:
backup my Owner user settings;
clone some settings (background images, sounds, vibrations, etc.) from Owner local user to other users (Work, Guest,...
- 305
1
vote
0
answers
997
views
Can magisk replace files outside of /data/system?
I need to replace a file in /data/data/... Is it possible with magisk? And if so, how?
I've read the developer guide multiple times, and it seems that it's possible using an overlay system - which I ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
com.whatsapp_preferences.xml periodically gets overwritten how to prevent that from happening
on a magisk rooted Android 10 device
com.whatsapp_preferences.xml
( /data/data/com.whatsapp ? ... can't remember that path now )
has been updated with non default parameters as I needed but it ...
- 477
1
vote
0
answers
39
views
Nubia Red Magic 3 shows negative storage on some apps and it's driving my nuts
Probably a bug but I still want to share exactly what's going on and hopefully find a solution. I can't use a logcat for some reason (Sepolicy issue maybe?) But anyways I own a Red Magic 3 and it's ...
- 11
1
vote
1
answer
76
views
What feature of Android provide security to reset the /system changes on reboot?
I am stuck in a weird situation where I have two Android 10 phones from Samsung. I have rooted the stock recovery of both device as instructions given here. The problem is when I change something via ...
- 981
0
votes
0
answers
3k
views
How to disable zip verification flag in stock recovery.img?
In stock recovery there is an option to install zip from the sdcard but it doesn't allow installing zips with unknown signature. Twrp can install any zip without concerning about the the zip signature....
- 981
4
votes
1
answer
2k
views
What is 02 in the magisk patched vbmeta.img?
According to the Additional Info given for rooting the Android device that doesn't have ramdisk but can be rooted via recovery: we need an empty vbmeta.img and I am trying to check what it actually ...
- 981
0
votes
0
answers
1k
views
App not installed. This app isn't compatible with your phone
Rooted my Tecno Spark K7 Android 7.0 Nougat (Stock ROM + Magisk + TWRP). Trying to reinstall my apps from backup apks but I'm getting this message App not installed. This app isn't compatible with ...
- 21
0
votes
0
answers
3k
views
How to patch `system.img` using MagiskManager patch feature to root the device?
I have a treble and system-as-root but it is not an A/B device. I have rooted it with the help of the MagiskManager patch feature. My understanding is: MagiskManager has modified the following three ...
- 981
3
votes
1
answer
3k
views
init: cannot execve('/system/bin/custom.sh'): Permission denied
I have a rooted system-as-root Samsung Device and I am trying to run an init service which runs custom.sh script using u:r:su:s0 SELinux context.
# define service, use executable here if script not ...
- 981
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
How to make SELinux permissive with `systemless-root` on a `system-as-root device`?
I have a Samsung S10 5G device that is actually a system-as-root device. I have rooted it by following the instructions given here.
As the system-as-root devices have no ramdisk in boot.img but in ...
- 981
3
votes
1
answer
7k
views
How to fix "dmesg: klogctl: Permission denied" for normal user on Android?
I have a rooted Samsung device(system-as-root). When I open adb shell and run the dmesg then it behaves differently for su and normal user. It throws
dmesg: klogctl: Permission denied
error when ...
- 981
1
vote
1
answer
9k
views
How to boot system-as-root device always as rooted?
I have a Samsung S10 5G device that is actually a system-as-root device. I have rooted it by following the instructions given here.
As the system-as-root devices have no ramdisk in boot.img but in ...
- 981
0
votes
0
answers
1k
views
How do I install OTA updates while rooted with Magisk?
First of all, here are my specs (let me know if I'm missing anything):
Device: Moto G7 (river)
OS: Android 9
Build Number: PPOS29.114-134-2
Magisk Version: 20.0
Magisk Manager Version: 7.5.3
I ...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
909
views
AFWall+ not blocking consistently
I'm running a rooted pixel 3 (Magisk) with the "liboemcrypt disabler" module for running Netflix, Magisk Hide and the dg.db edit to disable attestation for running Google Pay.
The firewall will work ...
- 11
2
votes
0
answers
47
views
What is the space distribution for disabled system apps?
My phone is rooted with Magisk. I have a root browser app, allowing me to "sneak peek" into the root directories.
I found, for example, that for the Google Drive app, the APK in /system/app is 23MB, ...
- 929
1
vote
0
answers
170
views
I can't integrate updates to system
I am using Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. Unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP recovery. Then installed Magisk as root agent. Everything seems to be working fine. But I can't integrate updates of the ...
- 156
33
votes
2
answers
23k
views
How does Magisk work?
Magisk is known as a “systemless” root method. It’s essentially a way to modify the system without actually modifying it. Modifications are stored safely in the boot partition instead of modifying the ...
- 393
0
votes
0
answers
275
views
Turning off my phone when power is disconnected
I am using Tasker to do some scheduling tasks and it is working all flawlessly. Now there is one thing where I am stuck at.
I want to turn airplan mode on and power off my phone whenever the charging ...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
1k
views
Rooting Honor View 10 WITHOUT unlocking Bootloader?
Does anyone know if it's possible to root the Honor View 10 without unlocking the Bootloader first? Huawei no longer provide Bootloader unlock codes, but I can't work out if the Honor View 10 can ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
799
views
Detach a paid app from play store
I have the APK of the last good version of ROM Toolbox Pro, which had the app manager, and so far I've had to disable auto update to prevent it from being replaced by the newer version.
This is an ...
- 788
0
votes
0
answers
287
views
How to transfer system app (built-in app) from android to android?
I have Collins dictionary in my Samsung Galaxy S6 edge which is System app (it can only be disabled, no uninstall option). I want to transfer this dictionary to my j7 mobile but it does not transfers ...
- 21
1
vote
3
answers
8k
views
Lucky Patcher broke my Google Play services
I have a OnePlus 6 running Android 9.0.2 rooted with Magisk, but no recovery. (I tried to install recovery before rooting it every way I could imagine, with no success.)
I had Lucky Patcher installed ...
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Where can I add xposed modules to systemless xposed framework?
I have installed Magisk and systemless xposed. What do I need to do to download and install xposed modules (not Magisk modules)?
I don't see any app for xposed only the Magisk Manager from where I ...
- 125
1
vote
0
answers
648
views
Is it possible to install Xposed for Oreo 8.0 without breaking the Safetynet Check?
From my research, the two seem to be mutually exclusive: Not passing the Safetynet check will break certain apps like G Pay and Snapchat, but installing Xposed for 8.0 doesn't seem possible without ...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
406
views
How to tell which Xposed modules will break OTA updates?
I have Xiaomi MiA1 which being an Android one device gets monthly security updates
One can root it with Magisk and install systemless Xposed 1 . So far, good. My problem is with Xposed modules and ...
- 40.3k
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Orbot transparent proxy requires enabling manually
My phone is HTC One M8 on Marshmallow stock ROM, rooted with Magisk.
I've installed Orbot and noticed it doesn't work in transparent proxying mode when proxying all apps. It requires manual proxy ...
2
votes
1
answer
9k
views
How to Have Device Encryption With Magisk Systemless Root Installed?
I am currently owning a OnePlus 3 64 GB device rooted with Magisk v13.0 (96f8efc) and MagiskSU's systemless root, and using the following ROM, which is based of Android 7.1.2 (Lieanage OS): ...
- 131
2
votes
0
answers
206
views
What Android 6 (marshmallow) change prompted for systemless rooting?
Since Android 6 , Chain fire used Systemless rooting for installing SU binaries or for rooting purpose in general.
I was curious to know what changes in operating system prompted for systemless ...
- 59
4
votes
1
answer
19k
views
Switch over from systemless root to system (traditional) root
Internet search reveals a couple of ways of doing this:
This reddit post suggests a couple of methods, which are simple
In contrast, this XDA mentions that even flashing boot.img is not enough and ...
- 40.3k
1
vote
0
answers
631
views
Play Pokemon GO on Root with joystick on Systemless Root
I have Samsung A5 with android 5.1.1 systemless rooted. I want to play pokemon go. But enabling Mock Locations disable the game. I tried an Xposed module to hide this, then the joystick app also can't ...
- 31
5
votes
1
answer
4k
views
How to find that I am rooted with Systemless
I have flashed, SUPER SU 2.79 SR1 on Oneplus 3 running OOS 4.0 (Nougat 7.0). How to find that I am rooted in systemless mode ?
- 2,963
0
votes
0
answers
289
views
Big issue related to system less root
I have lenovo vibe shot and I have updated it with Android 6.0.1, rooted it with SuperSU 2.78
and installed systemless xposed framework on it all of the things are going well but
recently I tried to ...
- 121
1
vote
2
answers
11k
views
How do I install systemless SuperSU in Samsung?
I'm currently using a custom Android 6.0 ROM on my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900. I need to put suhide in my device and it need systemless SuperSU to be installed, Google didn't help me at all. Any of ...
- 35
3
votes
1
answer
12k
views
Enable /system write in TWRP - Systemless root
Moto X Play (XT1562), SuperSU 2.78 (systemless root), TWRP 3.0.2-r3
When I flashed TWRP, I chose the option of not writing to system to enable OS update (and also made a Nandroid just after flashing ...
- 40.3k
12
votes
2
answers
5k
views
What is "systemless root"?
Chainfire (the developer of SuperSU), has come up with a new style of rooting devices on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above. This is "systemless" root, and is all the rage right now. So, just in case ...
- 3,185