Easy Method To Root Advan G5 6201 Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]

Advan G5 is one of the latest smartphones launched by the Advan brand. It runs on stock Android 10 Q, optimized for low-spec smartphones. If you use this device and want to enable root access via Magisk, this guide is for you. We have shared the required downloads, pre-requirements, and an Easy Method To Root Advan G5 6201 Using Magisk without TWRP Recovery.

As Android users, most of us want to customize our Android devices heavily. Rooting an Android device opens the unlimited possibilities of customizations, including installing rooted apps, hibernating background running tasks, improving battery life, lock screen or status bar changes, etc. It also offers uninstalling system apps, editing/deleting system root files, installing custom modules, and more. All of these things can’t be possible without rooting.

What is Magisk?

There are two most popular and widely used rooting methods available such as SuperSU and Magisk. Both SuperSU and Magisk offer root access, but most developers and users nowadays prefer Magisk. Magisk is a system-less root that enables root access over the system components without affecting the core files.

Therefore, Magisk alters and stores the temporary files in the device boot partition. This is a quite safe method and effective as well. It doesn’t hamper Google’s SafetyNet security feature; other banking apps also work fine with Magisk. Magisk comes with a Magisk Manager app that offers rooted device status, downloading & installing custom modules on your device, and more.

Look at the requirements, downloads, and steps to Root Advan G5 using Magisk.

Pre-Requirements:

• The Stock ROM and Boot Image File are only for the Advan G5 6201 model.
• Make sure to take a complete backup of your device data first.
• Charge your device battery by more than 60% at least.
• You will require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
• Download all the required files from below.

Required Downloads:

• Download ADB and Fastboot files. (Windows/MAC)
• Advan USB Drivers – download and install it on your computer.
• Download the Magisk Manager app for your device.
• Advan G5 Stock ROM – download on your PC.
• Download and Install SPD Flash Tool on your computer as well.

Let’s head over to the rooting steps one by one.

1. Steps to Extract and Patch Boot Image using Magisk

• You have to download and extract the ROM to your PC.
• Attach your device via a USB cable and copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder to your device storage
• Open the Magisk Manager app on your device. When a popup appears asking to install Magisk, select Install and choose to install again.
• Tap on the “Patch Boot Image File.”
  

  

• Go to internal storage and select your phone’s boot image 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 your PC’s extracted ROM folder.

Now, you must follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.

2. Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image on Advan G5

Follow the given link to install the Patched Boot Image on Advan G5:

Guide to Install the Patched Boot Image on Spreadtrum Device

fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

fastboot reboot

Steps to Verify the Systemless Root

1. Download and install the Magisk Manager APK, and launch it.
2. To verify that you have a systemless root, check the top of the screen and if you see all options with Green Tick that means you’ve successfully rooted and bypassed the SafetyNet feature.

We hope this guide is helpful to you and you’ve easily rooted your Advan G5 device via Magisk. For any queries, you can ask in the comments below.