How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S21 Series on One UI 3.1 with Magisk?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

UPDATED METHOD!!!!! New Android 12 Root Tutorial is Here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/foDIfn6fbdmoY5I

[@cryosapion]

so I wouldn't be able to do this bc im on snapdragon version?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you can, actually. but you MUST unlock the bootloader first. and that is tough (but not impossible) on the Snapdragon version join the channel community if you need this explained more kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@davidshaffer8963]

I am trying to recover photos after a factory reset. Utility software says the device needs to be rooted. Won't this process completely remove phots.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes. if you haven't rooted the phone in the past, this process will require a factory data reset (to reset encryption keys). so yes, everything will be erased on the phone again

[@duskocelot]

Perfect! Just a question, if i do the root I I'll lose Samsung pay and others features like root S8 for example?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

correct. you do lose things like Samsung Pay, secure folder, and a couple of other minor (imo) things

[@zdravkobozhilov5453]

What about cameras and banking apps? Are they still working by bypassing SafetyNet?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I have no issue using my camera app, but if you have one that you'd like for me to test, let me know. All of my banking apps work too, since we're able to bypass safetynet checks, they have no reason to not work but you'll need to follow my 'pass safetynet' tutorial I did for the S21/pixel 6. because you need to pass those checks for banking apps to work

[@zdravkobozhilov5453]

@@ExplainingAndroid I asked about banking apps, because I have experienced issues with this. Despite SafetyNet passed, I hadn't been able to make actual contactless payments. Have you tried to make any contactless payments to make sure it really works?

[@hackerboy6760]

What to do after restarting my phone and loosing root access, should I repeat this process all over again?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you shouldn't lose root access from just rebooting. . .but you could go through the process all over again if you wanted to make sure everything was installed properly let me know if this helped kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@ClickwithSourav]

I have already done rooting device but yesterday I was format my device how to install magisk again?

[@evolucioszsakutca]

Hello after I uninstalled magisk (completely) on my S21 exynos it says that my device is unrooted however I can't update the os. Can you help me get it back to normal?

[@mattblundell3082]

Hey dude I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on how to get rid of bootloader unlocked message on the galaxy note 10

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I think there may be a custom kernel that skips this warning screen, but the only other method I could find was by replacing the image (the bootloader unlocked message is an image) with a solid black one if this sounds like something you'd like to see a video for, let me know

[@mattblundell3082]

@@ExplainingAndroid yes it sounds like something I would like to see

[@devs9855]

@@ExplainingAndroid Hi!, great work. I had them same question. Wanted to get rid of both of the bootloader unlocked warning. Either custom kernel or replacing image. Please help!

[@clinton.kurikinton]

Hey bro @Home Screen Setup, i recently bought a Galaxy Note 10 5g (not the plus variant), it runs Android 11 with one ui 3.1. Do you have any video link on how to root it? Please help me 🙏 i am dying to root my phone. Please🙏🙏🙏

[@lewisdraper3548]

can you use this method with the galaxy note 9 as im having issues with encryption failed

[@richardkwan2840]

Thank you for your video tutorial. What is the status of the safetynet after rooting?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

safetynet checks are done via hardware attestation so it's failing after root on the S21 series. I've read that using a safetynet patch (version 2.0 of the beta release) will fix it, but it breaks some other things (like fingerprint authentication in apps) the developer says he does not support any heavy OEM ROMs (like OneUI) so I'm not certain this bug will get fixed I may do a video to show how to install this mod in the future, but i'll need to put up a disclaimer so people know the risks i'll likely begin working on this video after I do a 'how to install OTA updates with root and while keeping root' tutorial soon

[@Messi29209]

I have SM-G991U1 S21 oem unlock toggle is not visible. How to do unlock my bootloader?

[@clinton.kurikinton]

my Ramdisk says no on galaxy note 10 5g, can i stilll use this method?

[@Peace_upon_us2024]

my phone is restarting after this, then i made factory reset/ wipe data and it`s alived, but no root ater all this stuff

[@itrinixi5052]

Okey so super helpful video first off. So I wanna root my s21 ultra too but I have some questions before I do. First can I do permanent damage with I, cuz I never rooted a phone. Second will it mess with my warranty provided by the manufacturer. Third can I still use all apps normally like Google or Samsung pay and all that normal Google play store app stuff. Fourth do I have to update my phone manually from then on. Fifth can I backup my current personal stuff on my phone and then when I'm in the android setup just get it back?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you do lose access to things like samsung pay, samsung secure folder, etc. and unless you can find a mod to bypass safetynet (which can be done right now, i have another tutorial showing how. it's just that's a cat/mouse game that sometimes has bugs) then you also loss any app that requires you to pass that (pokemon go, mcdonalds, bank apps are all infamous for not working on rooted phones) I think you'll want to do more research before rooting so you know what you'll miss out on ahead of time but definitely join our daily Android discussions too kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@3barclan363]

I have one ui on my s10 is there anything I can do to get root access

[@sandokan_gg]

So how do we install custom kernel to avoid the splash screen and notification the phone is actually rooted?

[@tacowacko5803]

Can we do this with the s21 plus snapdragon version

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you can, but only IF you unlock the bootloader first. this is not officially supported for the Snapdragon variant. but there is a paid service out there that will do it (from what I hear). so if you unlock the bootloader first, then this video will work for you let me know if this helped kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@tacowacko5803]

@@ExplainingAndroid my phone doesn't show the oem option

[@candytorres2721]

Hello, is there any tutorial of how to unlock the bootloader if its snapdragon? I've spent hours looking.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I think there's someone in the XDA forum for the S21 that offers a paid service that can unlock the bootloader of snapdragon models. thats the only way I know (I only buy exynos variants for that reason)

[@otakulala1258]

Hello, I am currently using Samsung S20 FE and was previously having OnePlus 6T. I had only recently switched(2 months ago) from oxygen OS 10 to One UI 3.1 and noticed that starting from One UI Samsung no longer offers Multi-user feature on it's UI but stock android and many other custom UI still has this feature. While using 6T I got to know about this feature and loved using it, with this I didn't need to use 2 phones as I could get by using this feature. So I was really disheartened to know that One UI doesn't have it. I looked it up online and it seems I could enable this feature by having root access and editing build.prop. But I am a little skeptical about the idea of root my new device. However even if I root my phone I don't want to keep having root access after enabling the multi user feature and wish to unroot it afterwards. So I wanted to know if the changes I made while the device was rooted would be reverted back if I unroot my device? Thank you so much for reading my query. If possible please tell me how should I go about it.

[@sulxanberize9361]

Hello friends.i have s21 ultra (unlocked) and in developper options missing (oem unlocking) please help

[@pean4427]

I have 1 question: just flash the boot.img file via Magisk and flash with Odin to be able to root. So what if there is an OTA update? If I only root to recover data from the old device, then cancel root then flash the stock boot.img file again, right? Is it possible to just flash the AP (stock boot.img) without a full reset?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

this tutorial will show you how to install a new OTA update while keeping root access - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHXalZ-Ve8t7d80 and this will not require a full reset

[@pean4427]

@@ExplainingAndroid I've seen. Thank you for replying. So the first time we root, we run CSC to wipe all. So if I want to unroot right away, I just need to run stock AP + HOME_CSC, right, no need to wait for the update. Is it OK? Or if I want to unroot, I must re-select stock AP + CSC to wipe all.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@pean4427 it's always recommended to flash all 4 firmware files when using odin. else you could see your available storage shrink down to 32GB or something

[@pean4427]

@@ExplainingAndroid I know to always flash 4 files, I mean there are only 2 files to change so I keep it short.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@pean4427 ah, then yea, that sounds right

[@marygracebalagtas9567]

Greetings, I have a question I have installed the right firmware for my Samsung a51 unlocked the bootloader, and flashed the file with Odin, one issue I found doing this operation is that when I flashed the files it said "VM fail" I don't have any particular explanation why and every time I cancel the download it couldn't exit. How can I exceed this? Thank you in advanced

[@marygracebalagtas9567]

I resolved this problem by flashing the official and authorized AP file, it performed well but I want to root my phone not unroot it.

[@toastlover73]

does this work with samsung a51 exynos? btw subbed!!!

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yup! this should work on all modern samsung phones and tablets right now with one UI firmware (that can unlock the bootloader)

[@toastlover73]

@@ExplainingAndroid thank you so much!!

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@toastlover73 you're quite welcome don't forget to join our daily Android discussions too kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@dang9946]

how do i get oem unlock option on snapdragon varient of s21 it doesnt appear in settings at all on my s21 with snapdragon

[@elsarivera6730]

Why my model to change to GM1917 when i rotted???

[@mojojojojojo]

Got my S21 Ultra yesterday and had it rooted thanks to your video! Also applied the fix to pass safetyNet check from your other video. Did the process break your DRM video playback? Or do I have to install liboemcryto disabler as well?

[@taoday118]

Can you post the link to fixing SafetyNet check?

[@Trabelables]

Hi, is it possible to root a demo unit s21 ultra?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I don't see why not. as long as you can unlock the bootloader then the phone can be rooted with this method

[@abdallahaly7871]

Can i root my exynos s21 ultra with a macbook air M1?....i don't own a windows computer

[@mohamedelazzouzi2112]

Thanks for the description. Good job

[@ExplainingAndroid]

No problem 👍 thanks for the feedback

[@mohamedelazzouzi2112]

@@ExplainingAndroid I have not succeeding in passing the safetynet. Tried the modul in the magisk app. Have you?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@mohamedelazzouzi2112 I'm not sure at this moment. I am looking into it though. I'll be sure to put together a video if I'm able to find a way

[@mohamedelazzouzi2112]

I update to the new magisk for the s21. It worked fine.

[@Toumitunes]

Would you link any websites thag I can pay to unlock the Bootloader? Im using the S21 SM-G998U with verizon and there is no OEM unlock.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

The XDA S21 root thread has a link. I think it costs 100 dollars (more on newer samsung phones)

[@leandrovitali8327]

Hello, congratulations on the video, very well explained! A doubt, is this procedure also functional for the standard Galaxy S20 using ONE UI 3.1? Or is it the procedure that you teach in another video specifically for the S20 in version 3.0?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I haven't personally tested this method with the S20 (I'm using it to record my tutorials now so I haven't needed to update it) but the process should be the same across many Samsung phones these days I'll be doing another one of these for my Note 10+ in the near future and the method is likely to be the exact same for it as well

[@Urzlow]

It works for S10 model ?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

i have an updated s10 root video on my channel. this one will work, but the process to boot into Android with magisk loaded is different for the s10

[@pisaman2]

Have you had any issues with fingerprint sensors? I can unlock my phone with it fine, but other apps seem to throw errors. Is this a side effect of tripping knox maybe?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

ummm, I don't think so. What type of error are you seeing? just a failed authentication error? or something unique? I haven't read anything about root (or tripping knox) having any negative effect on the fingerprint sensor or the android API that uses it for 3rd-party apps

[@pisaman2]

@@ExplainingAndroid I get a very long Java Exception error in KeePass2Android, and a more simple "Error during fingerprint registration / authentication" on my banking app. I was thinking it was related to Samsung Pass or something, I've found one thread with someone else experiencing the exact same issue with a different Samsung phone, but unfortunately it had no replies.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@pisaman2 is the keepass app the one with the green icon in the play store from developer 'philipp crocoll'?

[@pisaman2]

@@ExplainingAndroid Yep that's the one. Paypal might be easier to try, and that one doesn't seem to work for me either

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@pisaman2 just installed the mentioned app and it lets me do the 'master unlock' option with the fingerprint scanner just fine i haven't had any issues with apps that require the fingerprint, on Samsung phones. I've used the note 10+ as my daily driver since shortly after launch. i use my banking apps, credit card apps, stock apps, all fine with it and fingerprint authentication on them all so I don't think root/knox is impacting the APIs the galaxy s21 uses for authentication. it will stop people from using things like samsung pay, samsung secure folder, etc. but not fingerprint authentication (in my experience)

[@jeddyb2109]

Do you have to have a PC to do this or can you just use your s21?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

gotta use odin, so you need a PC

[@jeddyb2109]

@@ExplainingAndroid :(

[@horrorfan8916]

hi my phone just updated to android 12 this does not work any way of rooting s21 on android 12 thanks

[@jamalislim67]

use magisk canary . same as the video but instead of Beta, select Canary.

[@Ramkiller1]

How to upgrade from Camry version to stable?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I can do a tutorial on this next week

[@lanejsl]

Would have been helpful to say at the beginning that Snapdragon phones can't go into OEM unlocking. I downloaded all the programs and files before I figured it out.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

but that's not true at all. there's a paid service that will bootloader unlock your snapdragon phone and this will work exactly the same on that as the exynos. as long as the bootloader is unlocked ahead of time (I'm pretty sure I mention this early on, too)

[@lanejsl]

@@ExplainingAndroid Tried that also and said my phone wouldn't be compatible. SAMPWnd.

[@UfO1]

Does it work with the tmobile s21 ultra?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it does IF you can unlock the bootloader. the downside to that is there isn't an official method of doing that. there are paid/backdoor services out there, but it's not something I recommend

[@MCL198027]

Snapdragon version?

[@sivakumarnishanthan8956]

Hi Bro super explaination, Done my s21 ultra Rooted But 1 Problem secure folder not working? Any solution?

[@meliodastcosds]

This will trip knox and you won't be able to use secure folder and samsung pay with root.

[@edwardoestrella9584]

Does it work for galaxy a21

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it should. I can't say for certain (Since I don't own the phone) but the process is usually the same across modern galaxy phones like the A21

[@panticbranko8725]

Hii i have s21 plus and i not have oem unlocking

[@ExplainingAndroid]

do you know if you have the Snapdragon or Exynos chip in it?

[@panticbranko8725]

Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@panticbranko8725 yes, those are your two choices. but which one do you have?

[@panticbranko8725]

@@ExplainingAndroid Exynos 2100

[@simonbondar2151]

Will this work on the usa model of S21 Ultra?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it will IF you can unlock the bootloader. but that isn't officially supported. however, there's a paid service out there that does that some backdoor shady stuff (but seems to work) and this tutorial will work on those that go through the process so yea, it will work, but most aren't willing to pay to unlock the bootloader (and it's not something I recommend) but definitely join our daily Android discussions kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@simonbondar2151]

@@ExplainingAndroid I don't think I can because I don't have OEM Unlocking?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@simonbondar2151 correct. it's not there because it's not "officially supported". but like I said, those paid services do work (they make that oem unlocking toggle appear from what I have read) but it's not something I can recommend since it isn't something the company officially offers and I suspect they're doing some shady stuff to allow it

[@simonbondar2151]

@@ExplainingAndroid maybe you can recommend a video that I can do a root for free

[@tybittz]

does this work for the s21 unlocked G991UZAEXAA model??

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it does IF you can unlock the BOOTLOADER (different than SIM unlocked)

[@tybittz]

@@ExplainingAndroid do you mean theres a different process to go through for this model?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@tybittz no. i mean that it's the same process but FIRST, you need to unlock the BOOTLOADER. IF you can do that. then you can root the phone with this tutorial

[@svenskaz3428]

No you can't, I have the same model and Unlock bootloader is not available in dev options

[@tybittz]

@@svenskaz3428 are they releasing a version for it? Or should I have just went with the carrier(Verizon) version?

[@mattblundell3082]

Can you let me know how to root note 10 on ui 3.1

[@ExplainingAndroid]

hey man, was going through and replying to comments and saw this user say my S21 root tutorial helped them with their Galaxy NOte 10+. so I'm thinking the steps are identical (just download the firmware that matches yoru region code) let me know if this works or not - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5SxnWOYrp2JnqM&lc=Ugz790IjBWgKLMBvStd4AaABAg

[@mattblundell3082]

@@ExplainingAndroid hey ye I tried to use your s21 tutorial to help but for some reason the additional setup option in magisk wasn't coming up so I was struggling to boot with magisk

[@alidaud258]

does this trip knox?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it sure does

[@alidaud258]

@@ExplainingAndroid Can I access the data and obb files that are restricted on android 11?

[@InfinityVodEEehh]

Doesnt this like wipe ur whole phone?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I answer that in the video

[@shawn1066]

Nice, but it was released one week ago or so on XDA devs

[@ExplainingAndroid]

i link to the actual developer's source tweet in the description. February 13th, I think. I'd rather let the adventurous types be the zero-day testers now that it's been out long enough without any major software breaking bugs that I feel safe showing the process to those who subscribe to my channel

[@shawn1066]

@@ExplainingAndroid Good to play safe for those who dont know how to unbrick phones... But as usual, very good and helpful video buddy 😇

[@steamdecknation7908]

Can I use this step for s20 fe one ui 3.1???

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes you can. the only requirement is that you have the bootloader unlocked ahead of time. once that is done, the process is exactly the same. just be sure you're downloading the firmware that matches the s20 fe you have

[@steamdecknation7908]

@@ExplainingAndroid okay thank you. Do you think it is safe to use copy data when setting up the phone again from backup?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@steamdecknation7908 you're welcome. and yup, it's safe to copy data back over when setting the phone back up

[@steamdecknation7908]

@@ExplainingAndroid thank you. I have one question the s20 fe I have is the snapdragon version unlocked. How do I unlock bootloader?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@steamdecknation7908 that's not officially supported for the US snapdragon variant (that I'm aware of). there is a paid service that XDA vouches for, but it seems rather shady so I can't recommend it

[@elsarivera6730]

Galaxy store don't work please help me

[@clinton.kurikinton]

Bro please help me 🙏 recently I bought a Korean galaxy note 10 5g Exynos SM-N971N (not plus variant, no memory card support) it runs Android 11 with One UI 3.1. I want to root my phone so badly. Please kindly help me with any info on how can I root my note 10? Please help, thanks in advance 🙏🙏🙏

[@ExplainingAndroid]

this video should work just fine. i'm told from other Note 10 users that it works for them in this video join the channel community if you need additional help kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@apl3x285]

Great tut! Thank you!

[@ExplainingAndroid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ramkiller1]

How to upgrade the firmware?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

this video shows you how to install those ota updates for the firmware - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHXalZ-Ve8t7d80

[@MiguelPerez-st5ef]

Can i use GPay with that Magisk ????

[@a_british_lass_stream_archives]

my devices touch screen became unresponsive after installing with odin

[@ExplainingAndroid]

are you sure? Odin doesn't effect the touch screen at all. did you drop the phone?

[@AruraVerse]

Sir please make video of Samsung m30s

[@KontentDaily]

How to update to magisk 22.0?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

got a video coming up in a few minutes just for you :)

[@wickedbutterfly5201]

Hey! Great Video! Very understandable so far. Very clean explanation on how this work. I have a question though. I currently fail to flash the vbmeta_disabled with the up to date Odin3 version as pictured. Bootloader is unlocked, the AP file is on phone and PC, the magisk files too. I'm running Android 11 and UI 3.1. Any Chance you could help?

[@marcosmos7478]

Is this SD or Exynos?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

this will work on both variants. the only requirement is that you have an unlocked bootloader. once that is done, the process is the same for both models

[@marcosmos7478]

@@ExplainingAndroid oh ok I got the american variant

[@v3rtual1]

Magisk Now Fully supports the s21.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

that's awesome to hear! thanks for this information don't forget to join our daily Android discussions too! kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@ShadowTeddieYT]

Sad I can't fully wipe my phone, alot of stuff that can't be saved

[@v3rtual1]

@@ShadowTeddieYT i reccomend you use google drive to back your phone up so that you can get your files back

[@andrive]

@@ShadowTeddieYT just do a smart switch backup

[@omanbimmersclub]

can i install twrp by odin on S21 Ultra?

[@marygracebalagtas9567]

Yes, you can, it is likely possible to do it.

[@mrtech4780]

Work or not s10+ this root

[@ExplainingAndroid]

this one will help you root the S10+ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJCslnpma9ieoZY

[@mrtech4780]

@@ExplainingAndroid thank u :)

[@mrtech4780]

@@ExplainingAndroid Can you send me a direct root link please :( s10+

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@mrtech4780 i just did

[@mrtech4780]

@@ExplainingAndroid bro I do like the video he writes to me (custom binary vbmeta blocked by oem lock) can u help me please ineed root my version 11 3.1ui

[@vinc.ee1337]

thank you!

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you're very welcome! I'm happy to see that you found the video to be of help :) If you're able to, please consider becoming a KZbin channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join Or joining my newly created Patreon page here - www.patreon.com/ExplainingAndroid

[@illumify1932]

Please do one for a21 plleeaassseeee

[@ExplainingAndroid]

but I don't own the Galaxy A21 :( I can give you my paypal address if you'd like to donate funds so I can purchase one, though (please)

[@azheenmethmetician2058]

im is stuck at omr

[@RIPLinkTTV]

Wish there was a way to have a fully unlocked s21 SM-G998U1UES4AUH9 without having to pay a ridiculous price.......

[@syazaznssyazazns7750]

A21s 5U 👈 root

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I would love to. But don't have the funds to buy the phone :( If you can donate via PayPal (link is in the banner of my youtube channel) then I will buy it and create a video for it

[@AyyNash727]

That was quick

[@SaudiShanab]

thanks

[@syazaznssyazazns7750]

A21s root 👈🤷🙇‍♂️Hi

[@ExplainingAndroid]

Hi, I don't own the phone :( but if you want to donate I could give you my PayPal link :)

[@PilotLiberman]

fuuckk this guy is good!

[@rou1775]

my s21 is now stuck on continuous boot loop. thanks man for making me waste 1600 dollars on this phone.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it sounds like you made some mistake along the way. I have an unbrick tutorial on the channel that you can follow to fix it

[@rodrikq2913]

Can i follow the same steps for a S20 FE ANDROID 11 UI 3.1 ?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes you can. as long as you can unlock the bootloader FIRST. then you can follow this tutorial to root the phone and don't forget to join our daily Android discussions if you have more detailed questions kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin