If you’re using the Infinix S5 device and want to enable root access via Magisk then this guide is for you. In this guide, we have shared with you the steps to root Infinix S5 using Magisk without TWRP in a very simple way for your ease.
Every Android user wants to get the most out of it when it comes to the customizations and tweaking your device. Rooting is one of them and offers superuser or administrator access to the user in order to modify the system files and apps easily. After enabling root access, users can edit or delete system root directory files, overclock device performance, use rooted apps, install custom modules, etc. There are unlimited possibilities that you can perform on your rooted Infinix S5 easily.
In order to root your Infinix S5, we will use the Magisk to patch stock boot image and flash that to your device boot partition. Now, if you ask why Magisk? It’s a system-less root process that doesn’t tamper the system partitions while enabling root access. Magisk can also hide online security measures to work apps properly like any banking app, SafetyNet, etc.
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Infinix S5 Specifications: Overview
Infinix S5 features a 6.6-inches 720×1600 pixels resolution display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie and powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. It packs PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB of internal storage, up to 256GB expandable storage via a dedicated slot.
The handset sports a quad rear camera setup of 16MP (wide, f/1.8) + 5MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth sensor) + a Low Light sensor along with PDAF, Quad-LED flash, HDR, Panorama, etc. On the front side, the device packs a 32MP selfie shooter (wide, f/2.0).
It features a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, A-GPS, FM Radio, MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG, etc. While the device has a 4,000mAh battery along with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass sensor
What is Root? (Advantages)
Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.
The advantage of Rooting:
- You can get access to all files on your Infinix S5, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
- You can increase the performance of your Infinix S5 by overclocking.
- By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Infinix S5.
- Uninstall Bloatware on Infinix S5.
- You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications. Also Read: Top 5 Adblock Plus Alternatives for Android
- By Rooting Infinix S5, you can View, Edit or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
- You can install Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.
Steps To Root Infinix S5 Using Magisk
Follow the full depth guide along with requirements and download links below.
Keep in mind:
- Rooting may void the manufacturer’s warranty on your device.
- Rooting will block the firmware OTA updates.
Now, let’s head over to some of the necessary steps which you need to abide by:
Pre-Requirements
- Your phone should have battery juice more than 60% at least.
- Keep a backup of your device data at first. Therefore, if anything goes wrong, you can get back the important data.
- The image file in this article is supported by the Infinix S5 model only. DO NOT try to flash it on other models.
- You will also require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable in order to connect your device with the computer.
- You should download all the necessary files, tools, and drivers from below accordingly.
Required Downloads:
- Download ADB & Fastboot files (Windows/MAC)
- Infinix USB Drivers – Download and install it on your computer
- Download Other Drivers: Mediatek VCOM Drivers or MTK USB Drivers
- Download the latest Infinix S5 Stock ROM and move it to the PC
- Download And Install the SP Flash tool on your computer
Warning:
1. How to Extract and Patch Boot.image using Magisk?
- First of all, download and extract the ROM to your PC.
- You need to extract the boot image using the MTK Droid Tool
- Attach your device via USB cable and copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder to your device storage
- Launch Magisk Manager. When a popup appears asking to install Magisk, select INSTALL and choose install again.
- Tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.
- Navigate to internal storage and select your phone’s boot image that you transferred earlier.
- Wait for a couple of seconds. Magisk will 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 you can follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.
2. Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image on Infinix S5
Follow the proper guide to install Patched Boot Image on Infinix S5 from below link:
Guide to Install Patched Boot Image on MediaTek DeviceIn some cases, if the above method doesn’t work on your Infinix S5, then try via ADB fastboot method.
- Now, extract the ADB & Fastboot tool, then move the patched boot image file to the same folder.
- Press and hold down the Shift key + right-mouse-click to open the command window/PowerShell.
- Next, enter the following command in order to flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
- For devices with A/B partition system, you have to use the following commands:
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
Please replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.
- Wait for the flashing process to complete.
- Finally, type in the command to reboot your device.
fastboot reboot
- That’s it.
Steps to Verify the Systemless Root
- Launch the Magisk Manager app on your device.
- Now, in order to verify the systemless root access on your phone, you will see the status screen. Here all options should be green ticked if properly rooted. If yes, that means you’ve successfully bypassed the Google SafetyNet measure as well.
That’s it, guys. We hope that you’ve found this guide useful and have successfully rooted your Infinix S5 device. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.