In this guide, we will show you the steps to install Xposed/LSPatch without root on a locked bootloader. Back in the days when OEMs used to pack in only a few essential goodies, then the likes of Xposed Framework reigned supreme. However, over the due course of time, players like Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus already comes built-in with such a long list of features, that the need to root a device is slowly but surely diminishing.
Moreover, users generally prefer to maintain a safe distance from carrying out these tweaks, mainly due to the complications as well as the drawbacks attached to it [warranty getting null and void, SafetyNet and Knox getting tripped, Widevine Certification getting downgraded to L3]. But what if we told you that you could install Xposed/LSPatch without root even on a locked bootloader? Yes, that is very much a possibility and in this guide, we will show you how this could be carried out. Follow along.
How to Install Xposed/LSPatch without Root on Locked Bootloader

There are quite a few Xposed forks that are capable of running on non-rooted devices. These include the likes of SandVXPosed, VirtualXposed, TaiChi, and LSPatch. Out of all this, we will be using the latter one [LSPatch] as we found out to be the most stable one for now. However, do keep in mind that LSPatch only have a few set of modules and they will be limited in their functionality because they are working in a non-root environment. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
- Download and install the Shizuku app from Play Store.
- Then launch it and tap on Pairing > Developer options.
- Now enable the toggle next to Wireless Debugging.
- Then checkmark Always allow on this network and hit Allow.
- Now go back to the app and tap on Pair device with pairing code.
- You will now get a six-digit code as well as a prompt from Shizuku to type in that code.
- So type in the code in that prompt and hit Enter. You should now get the Paring Successful message.
- Now go back to the app’s home screen and tap Start. It will now start the service and will notify you of the same.
- To verify, make sure you are getting the “Shizuka is running” message on its home page.
- Now go to GitHub and download and install LSpatch. Then launch it and give it Shizuku access.
- You may now download and install the desired module and manage it right from LSPatch itself.
- As of now, the repository is empty. So you will have to get hold of the same from GitHub or XDA.
So these were the steps to install Xposed/LSPatch without root on a locked bootloader. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.