This OEM has always been quick to release its kernel source code. As a result, all its devices have been quick to jump into custom development. Along the same lines, it has long-lasting support in this domain. While it has been more than two years since its launch date, yet there are still a plethora of mods and tweaks coming up every now and then. Furthermore, we are already seeing many Android 11 custom ROMs for these devices as well. To carry out all these tweaks, there is just one requirement: your device requires an unlocked bootloader. Once you do so, you have literally opened the floodgates to the plentitude of customizations. In this regard, having the administrative rights for your device by rooting stands right there at the top. This could take two different approaches. We have already covered a guide to root OnePlus 6/6T via TWRP. However, not every user prefers to install TWRP Recovery but still wants to root their device. If you also echo these thoughts, then this guide shall help you out. Given here are the steps to root your OnePlus 6/6T without TWRP via Magisk patched boot.img. Follow along.
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Benefits and Risks of Unlocked Bootloader & Root
Once you have unlocked the bootloader on your device, you could flash custom ROMs or even a custom recovery like TWRP. This in turn will allow you to flash ZIP and IMG files, create and restore Nandroid backup, FIx Recovery Bootloop and carry out many other tweaks. Along the same lines, you could also gain access to the system partition by rooting your device via Magisk. Once rooted, you could the flash magisk Modules, Substratum Themes, Xposed Frameworks, and other related mods. However, these tweaks do bring in some uninvited guests (aka risks) as well. To begin with, the process might make the device warranty null and void. Likewise, it will also wipe off the data partition, and hence all the data on your device. Furthermore, apps like Google Pay and Netflix might not function as expected (Fix given at the end of this guide). Likewise, you might also face a few issues while installing OTA (again Fix is given at the end of this guide). In no manner whatsoever will Droidwin be responsible in case of thermonuclear war or if something happens to your device by executing these steps. So if you are ready to proceed ahead, then here are the steps to unlock the bootloader and root OnePlus 6/6T without TWRP via Magisk patched boot.img.
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The entire instructions are broken down into separate sections for ease of understanding. Make sure you checkmark all the requirements mentioned below.
STEP 1: The Prerequisites
First and foremost, take a complete device backup. The process will wipe off all the data from your device, so having a backup is a must.Likewise, enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your device. The former is required so that your device gets recognized by your PC in ADB Mode. But why would you need ADB Mode? Well, it will be needed to boot your device to Fastboot. And Fastboot is required for unlocking the bootloader and flashing the patched boot.img file.On the other hand, OEM Unlocking is needed to carry forward the process of bootloader unlock. With that said, head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking. [Don’t Miss: Enable USB Debugging on a Broken Android Device’s Screen]. Next up, install Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This will provide you with the necessary ADB and Fastboot binaries.Also, download and install the latest Magisk Manager APK on your device.
That’s it, these were all the requirements. You may now proceed with the steps to unlock the bootloader and root OnePlus 6/6T without TWRP via Magisk patched boot.img.
STEP 2: Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 6/6T
For a comprehensive tutorial on the unlocking process, you may refer to our guide on How to Unlock Bootloader of Oneplus 6/6T. Or if you are looking just for the unlocking instructions, then the below steps are just what you would be needing: That’s it. These were the steps to unlock the bootloader on OnePlus 6/6T, let’s proceed with the steps to root these devices without TWRP via Magisk patched boot.img.
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STEP 3: Extract Stock Boot.img file from OnePlus 6/6T Payload.bin File
OnePlus packs its firmware in a ZIP format. However, after extracting that ZIP file, you wouldn’t be able to get hold of any partition files. These files (vendor.img, system.img, boot.img, etc) are stored inside the payload.bin file. So you will have to extract this payload.bin file and get the stock boot.img file. For that, please refer to our detailed guide: How to Extract Stock Boot.img from OnePlus OxygenOS Stock ROM.
With that said, do keep in mind to download and extract the stock boot.img from the same firmware that is currently installed on your device. Hence you should download the stock firmware (and extract the stock boot image) that corresponds to the current build number on your device’s About Phone page.
STEP 4: Patch OnePlus 6/6T Pro Stock Boot.img file via Magisk
Now that you have the boot.img file, it’s time to patch it via Magisk. This will give us the magisk_patched.img file which will then be flashed via Fastboot Commands to root your OnePlus 6/6T without TWRP via Magisk patched boot.img
STEP 5: Flash OnePlus 6/6T Patched Boot.img File
Now that you have the Magisk patched boot.img file, you just need to flash it onto your OnePlus 6/6T to root via Fastboot Commands to obtain root without TWRP. That’s it. These were the steps to root OnePlus 6T via Magisk without using TWRP via Magisk patched boot.img. Let’s now address two other important queries: how to hide root on your device from the third-party apps and how to install OTA updates on your rooted device. Let’s check them out.
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Many users have asked us whether they could install OTA updates on their rooted OnePlus device. Well, the question is completely genuine, and the answer is in the affirmative. Yes, you could install OTA updates on your rooted OnePlus 6/6T. Refer to our comprehensive guide to know the detailed steps for the same: How to Install OxygenOS OTA on Rooted OnePlus devices. As you might be aware, upon rooting your OnePlus 6/6T via Magisk without TWRP, DM Verity gets triggered. This results in the inability of apps like Google Pay to function properly. Likewise, the WideVine L1 Certification of Netflix gets degraded to L3 and you wouldn’t be able to watch videos in HD. However, there is a handy method to hide root on your OnePlus and let all the apps function as it would normally do. This guide shall help you out: How to Pass Magisk SafetyNet on Rooted Android 11. So this was all from this guide on how to unlock the bootloader and root OnePlus 6/6T without using the TWRP via Magisk patched boot.img. If you have any queries related to the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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