How to Update Magisk App and ZIP to Version 25.2

In this guide, we will show you the detailed steps to update Magisk to version 25 and its subsequent builds. The custom development is literally filled with a plethora of mods and apps spread across various domains. However, the app that provides root access for applications has forever been the tech enthusiasts’ favorite. In this regard, the Magisk app is one that is reigning supreme for the past couple of years. Working systemlessly without any modification to the system partition, it beholds quite a few nifty features up its sleeves.

Apart from the aforementioned and undoubtedly the most important functionality of providing root access, it has completely streamlined the process of flashing magisk modules. likewise, it has some built-in provision to hide root from various apps by masking its identity and the MagiskBoot feature that allows you to unpack and repack boot images and hence root your device. Then with version 24 onwards, there is also the introduction of Zygisk- which allows the developers to run code in every Android application’s process.

To cap it all off, the developer of Magisk, topjohnwu, rolls out the update for this app at regular intervals. Apart from bringing in some new features, it irons out the underlying bugs and improves the overall performance. And such has been the case with version 25 as well. This time around, there has been a slew of noteworthy additions and bug fixes [refer to the changelog at the end to get hold of all the changes]. So without any further ado, let’s get started with the steps to update the Magisk app to version 25+.

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How to Update Magisk to Version 25.2

To begin with, launch the Magisk app on your device.
You should now see the Update button next to App, tap on it.
After that, tap on Install in the changelog that appears.
The app will now be updated and you will be notified of the same.
Again launch the app and this time, there will be an update next to Magisk, tap on it.
Now select Direct Install [Recommended] and hit the Let’s Go button situated at the top right.
The latest Magisk version will now be flashed onto your device. Once done, hit Reboot.

How to Update Magisk to Version 25.1

To begin with, launch the Magisk app on your device.
You should now see the Update button next to App, tap on it.
After that, tap on Install in the changelog that appears.
The app will now be updated and you will be notified of the same.
Again launch the app and this time, there will be an update next to Magisk, tap on it.
Now select Direct Install [Recommended] and hit the Let’s Go button situated at the top right.
The latest Magisk version will now be flashed onto your device. Once done, hit Reboot.

That’s it. These were the steps to update Magisk to version 25+. 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.

FAQ: How to Install Magisk Version 25+

If you haven’t yet rooted your device, then first install the latest Magisk v25 APK as you normally do for any other app. After that, extract the stock boot.img from your stock firmware, patch via Magisk, and then flash it via Fastboot Commands. In this regard, you may refer to our detailed step-by-step guide [with screenshots]:

Magisk Version 25+ Changelog

From this section, you could get hold of the complete changelog of all the releases of Magisk version 25 and subsequent versions [Source: GitHub]

Magisk Version 25.2

[MagiskInit] Fix a potential issue when stub cpio is used
[MagiskInit] Fix reboot to recovery when stub cpio is used
[MagiskInit] Fix sepolicy.rules symlink for rootfs devices
[General] Better data encryption detection
[General] Move the whole logging infrastructure into Rust

Magisk Version 25.1

[MagiskBoot] Fix ramdisk backup being incorrectly skipped
[MagiskBoot] Add new feature to detect unsupported dtb and abort during installation
[Zygisk] Change binary hijack paths
[App] Fix incorrect recovery mode detection and installation
[MagiskInit] Fix config not properly exported in legacy SAR devices
[General] Enforce the Magisk app to always match or be newer than magiskd

Magisk Version 25.0

[MagiskInit] Update 2SI implementation, significantly increase device compatibility (e.g. Sony Xperia devices)
[MagiskInit] Introduce new sepolicy injection mechanism
[MagiskInit] Support Oculus Go
[MagiskInit] Support Android 13 GKIs (Pixel 6)
[MagiskBoot] Fix vbmeta extraction implementation
[App] Fix stub app on older Android versions
[App] [MagiskSU] Properly support apps using sharedUserId
[MagiskSU] Fix a possible crash in magiskd
[MagiskSU] Prune unused UIDs as soon as system_server restarts to prevent UID reuse attacks
[MagiskSU] Verify and enforce the installed Magisk app’s certificate to match the distributor’s signature
[MagiskSU] [Zygisk] Proper package management and detection
[Zygisk] Fix function hooking on devices running Android 12 with old kernels
[Zygisk] Fix Zygisk’s self-code unloading implementation
[DenyList] Fix DenyList on shared UID apps
[BusyBox] Add workaround for devices running old kernels

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