Here in this article, we will share with you Easy Method To Root Galaxy A10 Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]. If you’re an advanced user of Galaxy A10 and performs customizations, flashing files, etc this guide is for you. We will use the Magisk by patching the stock boot image file and flashing to the device boot partition. The device does have a couple of models like SM-A105F, SM-A105F, SM-A105G, SM-A105M, SM-A105N. The handset has launched March 2019 as an entry-level budget Android smartphone.
The Samsung Galaxy A10 comes with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD HD display with 720×1520 pixels resolution. It runs on One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie version. The phone is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC coupled with Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. It packs the 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which can be expandable up to 1TB.
The smartphone sports a 13MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture lens, LED flash, Panorama, HDR mode, etc. While the front features a 5MP selfie camera with an LED flash. It has a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, FM Radio, MicroUSB 2.0, etc. It packs a non-removable 3,400 mAh battery with accelerometer and proximity sensors.
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You will require to download the patched image file from Magisk Manager and flash it. In order to this, your device bootloader should be unlocked. By rooting your handset, you will get a superuser or administrator access on your system. Therefore, you can easily customize, change or edit system files according to your preference. Let’s take a closer look at Rooting access.
Rooting and its Advantages
Rooting will give you the superuser access as an administrator to use your device over an Android subsystem and system apps. For an Android, it means similar to the jailbreaking the device to get access to the root directory of your android mobile.
Though sometimes improper rooting may brick your device or void your device warranty as well (if applicable). But it will give you some unleash power and access to change or edit the system settings, themes, icons, install other mod files, etc.
- You can get access to all files on your Galaxy A10, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
- You can increase the performance of your device by overclocking.
- By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking device.
- Install the Xposed Framework and Xposed module support.
- Uninstall Bloatware on Galaxy A10.
- You can block Ads on any applications like YouTube, Browser.
- By Rooting Galaxy A10, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
Steps To Root Galaxy A10 using Magisk
First of all, you should unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy A10. Then you can continue with the next steps.
Download Stock ROM and Extract the Boot Image
Here is the link for the same.
Please Note:
- After Rooting, it may void the warranty of your phone.
- Rooting will block the official OTA updates.
- Supported model: SM-A105F, SM-A105F, SM-A105G, SM-A105M, SM-A105N.
Once you have downloaded the exact firmware file based on your device model number, you can extract the boot.img file to patch it via Magisk manager app.
SM-A105F: Download
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SM-A105G: Download
SM-A105M: Download
SM-A105N: Download
Steps to Create a Patched boot image using Magisk Manager
Download and install the latest Magisk Manager app.
Then, connect your device to the PC via the USB cable.
Copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder to your device storage.
Open the Magisk Manager app and select INSTALL and choose to install again.
Tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.
Go to internal storage and select your device boot image that you moved earlier.
Wait for Magisk to start patching the boot image.
Once the boot image has been patched, copy the “patched_boot.img” from the internal storage and replace it in the same extracted ROM folder on your PC.
Now, follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.
- Odin flash tool accepts files in .tar format. So, you have to use 7zip and archive it to .tar format. You can even rename the file as boot.img.tar as shown in the below screenshot.
Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image tar file on Galaxy A10
Now, follow the final or second method to install the patched boot image file on your Galaxy handset. But first, follow the requirements.
Pre-Requirements:
- ROM supported: Samsung Galaxy A10 model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
- Keep your device battery charged up to 60% at least before doing anything.
- Make sure to take a complete backup without Root of device internal data.
- You will require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
- Download Latest ODIN tool and install it on your PC.
- Copy the patched boot image file into the ADB/Fastboot folder.
- Install the Samsung USB Drivers on your computer.
Instructions to Root
After following the pre-requirements and unlocking the bootloader, let’s take a look at the rooting steps.
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At first, reboot your device into download mode.
Now, connect your phone to the PC via the USB cable.
Once you are connected, now open the downloaded ODIN.exe file.
When you connect the USB cable you will see a blue sign in Odin.
Now, load the patched boot.tar file in the AP section.
Go to Option and see whether the Auto Reboot and F-Reset Time selected or not). If not then select these two. Don’t select re-partition.
Now, tap on the Start button to root your device.
Once it’s done, your device will reboot.
You may have to wait for a while as the first boot will take some time.
You’re done. Enjoy!
Hope you have rooted your Samsung Galaxy A10 device successfully and you found this guide helpful. If you’re facing any issues, feel free to write in the comments below.
