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Install Magisk Manager and Root Android Phone & Tablet
In last thread, we talked about Magisk a System-less root. Today, we are going to talk about different ways to install Magisk Manager and Root Android Phone & tablet. One of the cleanest ways to install Magisk Manager is by using TWRP Recovery. When we flash new root binaries on the android device, old root binaries need to be removed. It helps to avoid malfunctioning and hard bricking of android phone. Flashing files on android device using TWRP recovery makes sure to replace the old binaries with the new one. That’s why flashing through recovery like TWRP always preferred to install Magisk Manager.
Follow following steps to Install Magisk Manager and Root Android Phone & tablet:
STEP 1: Unlock bootloader of Android device
Unlocking bootloader is one of the basic step required before experimenting with your android smartphone. It’s like unlocking the door of multiple possibilities. See this thread to know more about What is exactly Android Bootloader? and How to unlock Bootloader of any Android device?
STEP 2: Install Custom Recovery like TWRP.
After unlocking the bootloader of Android device, we need to flash the custom recovery on the device. Learn more about Android recovery: What is Android Recovery? The custom recovery like TWRP helps to flash .zip files as well as binary files on the android partition.
Follow the following steps to install TWRP recovery on the android device:
1. First Unlock bootloader of the android device on which you want to install TWRP recovery.
2. Put your phone into Fastboot Mode or in Bootloader mode. (varies from device to device)
3. Download the ADB files of your Android device.
4. After downloading ADB files, open ADB shell using command prompt on Windows OS or Terminal on MAC OS. Remember to open the command window in a location where you placed ADB files.
5. Download Official TWRP Recovery for your Android device.
6. Use the following command to flash the .img file of TWRP recovery.
  - fastboot flash recovery <recovery file name>.img
Detail guide flash TWRP on your Android Device.
STEP 3: Download the Magisk Manager ZIP file
After completing the installation of TWRP, next step is to download supported Magisk ZIP file. This ZIP file will install the Magisk Framework on your phone. This framework will give your device a systemless root functionality. Get Magisk Manager for your Android device from here.
We strongly recommend you to always use only supported files to root your android device.
STEP 4: Flash Magisk ZIP in TWRP
Reboot your Android device into TWRP recovery mode. Then TAP the install button from the main menu. Navigate to the folder where Magisk ZIP is downloaded. Select that ZIP file and just swipe the slider at bottom of the screen to install Magisk. After completion of installation just hit button Reboot.
STEP 5: Install Magisk Manager APK
After successful installation of the Magisk framework, we need to install the Magisk Manager application which will access that framework. This application is no longer available on Play Store. so, to install it you need to enable “Unknown Sources” from setting menu. Download Latest Magisk Manager application and install it.
STEP 6: Verify Root and SafetyNet status
Open Magisk Manager app. Now, you can see a message towards the top of the screen that says “MAGISKSU (topjohnwu)” with a green checkmark next to it. That shows your phone is now rooted. If your seeing red mark on it then follow above steps properly.
This way you can install Magisk Manager and Root Android Phone & Tablet. For Magisk Modules stay tuned to elitcan.com and stay updated.
March 4, 2018
Android Recovery Mode Options Explained Well
What are Stock, Custom Android Recovery Mode Menu Options?
Android System Recovery Mode Options can be used to fix the system without accessing Operating System. This options are so useful if you wanted to work on Android development. Recovery mode options changes from manufacturer to manufacturer. Common recovery mode menu options in stock as well as custom recoveries in android device are as follows:
Android Recovery Mode Options
1. reboot system now: This mode is used to restart the device in Normal Mode. This options is available into every stock as well as custom recovery.
2. apply update from ADB: ADB which is called as Android Debug Bridge. Android Debug Bridge is used to connect device to Computer. With the help of ADB option device can be controlled right from Computer using commands. This option is used by developers to test different applications and to fix bugs present in the applications. Packages stored in Computer can be install on android device with the help of ADB bridge.
3. apply update from external storage: Many times while flashing custom ROMs and Recoveries it is inconvenient to use ADB bridge. To tackle this problem this is another android system recovery mode option which is used to flash Custom ROMs, packages and Recoveries. Using “Apply Update from external storage” option user can flash different ROMs and recoveries from external storage. In that case, files which are needed to flash are stored on external storage. Save the files which needed to flash on external storage and boot the device in recovery mode. Select the option “Apply Update from external storage” and select the file which have to flash. And wait until process completed and reboot the device from recovery option. Especially if you are using custom recovery rather than flash one, you’ll find this option very helpful if you want to try new ROMs every now and then.
4. wipe data/factory reset: Wipe data option is used to reset the device. If you are facing lag in your device and feeling lot of bugs in your system, then you can fix it by selecting this option. This will delete all stored data in device. This option can be accessed through device’s setting option. If your device is unable to boot or if your device is locked out, then it then it can be fix by “Wipe Data/Factory Reset” option.
5. wipe cache partition: This is one of the best Stock and Custom Android Recovery Mode Options which will make your device faster. Wipe cache partition option is used to clear temporary files. If your device is not working properly then it can be fixed using Wipe cache partition option.
Additional Android Recovery Mode Options
Here are some additional Android recovery menu options explained that you may find in Custom recoveries.
1. Fastboot mode: Fastboot mode allow user to flash firmware directly from the PC. Custom Recoveries comes up with fastboot mode option in the recovery.
2. backup and restore: Using Backup and Restore option user can backup current ROM on which device is running. When you want to Backup all of device data then you can select this option. It will backup all data on SD CARD in .img file. And using Restore option you can restore your saved data in that .img file.
3. wipe dalvik cache: Dalvik is a java based VM (Virtual Machine) which is the base of your running apps. In order to make access times faster i. e. to open and operate them faster, the dalvik–cache is used instead JIT (Just In Time) compiler.
  Wiping dalvik cache will also make your device faster but unlike wipe cache partition option, you won’t have to setup your apps again.
Its better to wipe dalvik cache once in a while.
Do you know more options? Comment below.
June 11, 2016