Magisk is
free and open-source software
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for the
rooting of
Android devices, developed by John Wu. Magisk supports devices running
Android 5.0
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Overview
Magisk is a free and open-source software that enables users to gain root access to their Android devices. With Magisk, users can install various modifications and customizations, making it a popular choice for Android enthusiasts. Additionally, Magisk comes with a built-in app called Magisk, which allows users to manage root permissions and install various modules.
Magisk is systemless approach and modular design, it offers a safe and easy way to root a device and add new features and functionality.
History
Magisk started out as a small project created by John Wu, it has now grown to more than 252 contributors. In version 21, support for Android 11 was added. In version 22, support for the Samsung Galaxy S21 was added. In version 23, support for Android 5 and earlier was removed.
The original developer John Wu started working for the Android security team in 2021. In 2021, the MagiskHide feature of Magisk was discontinued by the original developer John Wu. Arnoud Wokke from ''
Tweakers
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'' argued that there is a high chance this feature will be developed by a third party developer as a Magisk module.
Magisk 25.2 is the latest version. It supports devices running higher than Android 5.0, including the recently released Android 13.
See also
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Bootloader unlocking
Bootloader unlocking is the process of disabling the bootloader security that makes secure boot possible. It can make advanced customizations possible, such as installing a custom firmware. On smartphones this can be a custom Android distribut ...
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SuperSU
SuperSU is a discontinued proprietary Android application that can keep track of the root permissions of apps, after the Android device has been rooted. SuperSU is generally installed through a custom recovery such as TWRP. SuperSU includes the ...
References
External links
Magisk GitHub repositoryMagisk Documentation{{Android
Android (operating system)