Easy Method To Root itel A44 Power Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]

itel A44 Power is one of the latest smartphones launched in 2019 by itel brand. It runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo which is optimized for low-specs smartphones. If you’re using this device and want to enable root access via Magisk, then this guide is for you. Here we have shared the required downloads, pre-requirements, and an Easy Method To Root itel A44 Power Using Magisk without TWRP Recovery.

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

itel A44 Power was announced in January 2019 which sports a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 960 x 480 pixels with 197 PPI pixel density.

itel A44 Power is powered by a Spreadtrum SC9832E chipset coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It also supports an external memory card. The device came out of the box with Android 8.1 Oreo and backed by a 4000 mAh battery (Non-removable).

As far as the camera concerned, the device has a single-camera setup with 5MP primary sensors and a selfie camera with an 2MP lens. Other connectivity option includes 4G-VoLTE, GPS, Glonass, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer. etc.

Easy Method To Root itel A44 Power Using Magisk

What is Magisk?

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

Please Note:

  • Your device warranty may void after rooting.
  • Rooting will block the software OTA updates.

Now, let’s take a look at the requirements, downloads, and steps to Root itel A44 Power using Magisk.

Pre-Requirements:

  • The Stock ROM and Boot Image File are only for the itel A44 Power model.
  • Make sure to take a complete backup of your device data at first.
  • Charge your device battery more than 60% at least.
  • You will require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
  • Download all the required files from below.

Required Downloads:

Disclaimer:

Rooting a device will void the device(s) warranty. We’re at GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any kind of issue or error that occurs on your device during or after flashing any file or following this guide. Make sure what you’re doing. Any improper step or method can brick your device or the device may be stuck in bootloop. We will recommend you to take a full backup at first then proceed at your own risk.

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 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”.
    Install patched boot image TWRP
  • Go 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 need to follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.

2. Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image on itel A44 Power

Follow the given link to install Patched Boot Image on itel A44 Power:

Guide to Install the Patched Boot Image on Spreadtrum Device

Root itel A44 Power via ADB Fastboot

In some cases, if the above method to Root itel A44 Power doesn’t work, then try via ADB fastboot method.

  • After extracting the ADB Fastboot tool, you must move the patched boot image to the same folder. Hold the Shift key and click on the right mouse button to open the command window/PowerShell.
  • Run the following command in the open command prompt.
    • 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, use the following commands: fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

Kindly replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.

  • The flashing process will begin. Once done, run
fastboot reboot
  • You’re done.

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.Magisk Status Check

We hope this guide is helpful to you and you’ve easily rooted your itel A44 Power device via Magisk. For any queries, you can ask in the comments below.

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