In this guide, we will show you the steps to unlock the bootloader, root your device via Magisk, and install TWRP Recovery on your OnePlus Nord 4/Ace 3V. The budget series from OnePlus has always managed to grab the attention of the masses. And the fourth iteration in this regard is no different either. Offering tons of goodies and a powerful specs sheet at a price that wouldn’t burn a hole in your pockets, well, there’s nothing much left to ask.
With that said, there are a few caveats that have started coming up in the last few years, with the incorporation of ColorOS into the once-beloved OxygenOS being the major one. Apart from that, the lack of availability of the MSM Download Tool has also made tech enthusiasts think twice before laying their hands on a OnePlus device [and while we did manage to find a workaround using Oppo Flash Tool, it’s only limited to some devices].
Even then the tech geeks are ready to get their hands dirty by trying out a plethora of tweaks on their device, including the ability to gain administrative privilege via root and installing a custom recovery. But before you can carry out any of these tasks, you’ll have to checkmark an important prerequisite off the list- the bootloader needs to be unlocked. So without further ado, let’s show you how all of this could be carried out. Follow along.
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Benefits and Risks of Unlocked Bootloader, Root, and TWRP
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe off all the data from your device and might nullify its warranty as well. Then if you proceed ahead to root it, the Play Integrity test will fail, which will result in your inability to use banking and payment apps. Likewise, Widevine L1 certification will be downgraded to L3 and you won’t be able to watch DRM content in Full HD. But carrying out these tweaks will also add a few goodies to your arsenal.
First, you can flash the likes of Magisk Modules and LSPosed Framework, allowing you to add new and intriguing features to your device. Likewise, you can also gain elevated permission which in turn will allow you to get access to the system partition. Not to mention the flashing of a custom kernel, which in turn will allow you to overclock and underclock the CPU/GPU based on various Governer profiles. So if that’s all well and good, then let’s get started with the instructions.
Unlock Bootloader, Root, and Install TWRP on OnePlus Nord 4/Ace 3V
Before starting, please take a backup of all the data, as the below process will reset your device. 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.
The Prerequisites
- To begin with, download and extract Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
- Then go to Settings > System > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times.
- Now go to Settings > System > Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.
- After that, type in cmd in the platform-tools folder address bar and hit Enter.
- Then type in the below command to boot your device to the Fastboot Mode:
adb reboot bootloader
- Now type the below command and make sure that you are getting a serial ID.
fastboot devices
- If you aren’t, then install the Fastboot Drivers on your PC.
Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus Nord 4/Ace 3V
- From Fastboot Mode, type in the below command:
fastboot flashing unlock
- You’ll get a prompt on your device.
- Use the Volume Keys to highlight Unlock the Bootloader and press the Power key to confirm.
- Your device will undergo a reset and the bootloader will subsequently be unlocked.
Install TWRP on OnePlus Nord 4/Ace 3V
- Download TWRP Recovery from below [Credits: Color597 on Telegram]:
DOWNLOAD LINK
- Then rename it to twrp.img and transfer it to the platform-tools folder.
- Next, type in the below command in the CMD window to flash the file:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
- Finally, use the below command to boot your device to the recovery:
fastboot reboot recovery
Root OnePlus Nord 4/Ace 3V via Magisk
There exist two different methods through which you can root your device- with and without Magisk. The TWRP method is the shorter and easier of the two, however, the recovery is somewhat less stable and is in the unofficial state. The Magisk method is the lengthy of the two but is a fail-safe method. We have given both methods below, you may try out the one that is in sync with your requirements.
Root via TWRP
- Download Magisk APK and convert it to ZIP. Then send it to your device.
- Now use the below command to boot your device to the recovery.
adb reboot recovery // from OS fastboot reboot recovery //from Fastboot Mode
- Then go to Install, select the Magisk ZIP file, and flash it.
- Now go to Reboot > System to boot to the OS.
- Then launch the Magisk app and you’ll get a prompt for additional setup, tap OK.
- Your device will automatically restart and it will be rooted now.
Root via Magisk
- Download the same firmware that is currently installed on your device.
- You can verify the same by having a look at the Build Number section.
- Now extract the payload.bin firmware and get the stock init_boot.img.
- Then transfer the file to your device. Likewise, install the Magisk app.
- Launch Magisk, tap on Install next to Magisk > Select and path a file.
- Now select the init_boot file and hit Go. The file will now be patched.
- It will be placed in the Downloads folder, transfer it to platform-tools.
- Now rename it to patched_init_boot and type in the below command:
fastboot flash init_boot patched_init_boot.img
- Finally, type the below command to boot your device to the rooted OS:
fastboot reboot
- Launch the Magisk app and it might ask for additional setup. Tap OK.
- The device will now reboot to the rooted OS and your task is complete.
That’s it. These were the steps to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP Recovery, and root your OnePlus Nord 4 Ace 3V. We have listed two different methods for the root- Magisk and TWRP. 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. [Featured Image Credits: OnePlus]
