In this guide, we will show you the steps to root the crDroid ROM using Magisk. Nowadays, tech enthusiasts are spoilt for choices when it comes to choosing a custom ROM. With a plethora of options to choose from, the possibilities are literally endless. On the other hand, it becomes equally challenging for the ROM developers to make their offerings stand out in this crowd. In this regard, crDroid has done an impressive job in making a name for itself.
One major reason for the same is the slew of intriguing features that it beholds, most of which you might no longer find any other custom ROMs available today [just have a look at its crDroid Settings menu and OPlus Extra sections]. With that said, you could further expand its capability and welcome abode a plentitude of additional tweaks by rooting the crDroid ROM via Magisk. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. Follow along.
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How to Root crDroid ROM via Magisk
The below instructions are listed under separate sections for ease of understanding. Make sure to follow in the exact same sequence as mentioned. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
STEP 1: Install Android SDK
First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.
STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging
Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging so as to make your device recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
STEP 3: Download Magisk
- Download the latest Magisk APK and transfer it to your device as well as the platform tools folder.
- Then rename the Magisk.apk inside the platform-tools folder to Magisk.zip.
- On the other hand, leave the Magisk in the APK format itself on your device.
STEP 4: Boot to crDroid Recovery
- Connect your device to the PC via a USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
- Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
- After that, type in the following command in the CMD window to boot your device to crDroid Recovery
adb reboot recovery
STEP 5: Sideload Magisk via crDroid Recovery
- From Recovery, go to Apply Update > Apply from ADB.
- Then type in the below command in the CMD window to sideload the Magisk ZIP
adb sideload Magisk.zip
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Once done, select Reboot System now.
STEP 6: Install Magisk
- Even though you have flashed Magisk ZIP via sideload, it might still not be available in the app drawer.
- So go ahead and install the Magisk APK file that you have transferred in STEP 3. Once installed, launch it.
- As of now, Magisk will show NA next to Installed. So restart your device once again. Once it boots up, launch Magisk again.
- It will now ask to complete additional setup, tap OK. Your device will now automatically reboot.
- Once it boots up, the Magisk will be successfully installed and your device stands rooted via Magisk.
That’s it. These were the steps to root the crDroid ROM via Magisk. 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.
john
i followed the steps led to boot loop ???
Dobre
hi , I have a problem with the sideloader step . When I start the operation I get an error message about the zip file . It never goes to the end (The process)…So i can’t root my phone
any help will be much appreciated