How to Root Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra using Magisk

One of the much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra model has finally been released along with Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus as a flagship smartphone. It includes Android 13, 5G connectivity, built-in S-Pen support, a 200MP camera, and more. Though Samsung offers One UI 5.1 with this model, some advanced users or Android customization lovers may want to Root Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra using Magisk. If you’re one of them, you can check this guide.

Here we’ve shared with you a full in-depth guide and requirements for rooting your Galaxy S23 Ultra device without using TWRP which will give you more power to unleash the rooting experience. Well, rooting an Android device allows users superuser access to take full control over the device subsystem. It indicates the full ability to customize and tweak your handset quite easily that you won’t find out of the box from the manufacturer in the Stock ROM or UI.

That means you’re getting the full ability to customize or tweak your device that you can’t actually do without root access or unlocking the bootloader. Yes! You’ll have to unlock the bootloader on your handset before doing anything else to enable root access or install custom firmware or flash a custom module or even an Exposed module. Now, you can proceed to an overview of Android rooting and its advantages below.

What is Rooting on Android?

As we’ve already mentioned, rooting an Android smartphone or tablet device can be crucial in multiple scenarios and become helpful if you’re an Android app developer or an avid Android customization lover. You should know that rooting your device sometimes may not work for what you expect. So, whether you require root or not, you can check for the same. Sometimes the compatibility issue might also arise if anything goes wrong.

Please Note:

Rooting may void the warranty of your phone.
Rooting may block the official OTA updates.
Supported model: SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS

Unlock the Bootloader on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

First, you’ll need to unlock the bootloader on your Galaxy S23 Ultra handset to enable root access. Android devices don’t come with unlocked bootloader access out of the box from manufacturers. Do keep in mind that bootloader unlocking will reset the device data & settings and trip the Samsung KNOX security feature. It’ll also void the manufacturer’s warranty (if applicable).

Download Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Stock ROM

Galaxy S23 Ultra Stock Firmware – Download Link

Once you’ve downloaded the stock firmware file based on your device model number, you can extract the boot.img file to patch it via the Magisk Manager app.

Guide to Extract Boot Image File and rename to .tar file

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.
Next, open the Magisk Manager app and select Install and choose to Install it again.
Then tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.

Go to internal storage and select the device boot image that you moved earlier.
Now, 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 7-zip 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 S23 Ultra

Now, you have to follow the second method to install the patched boot image file on your Galaxy S23 Ultra device. But follow the requirements at first.

Pre-Requirements:

The guide is for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra model only.
Maintain the device battery charge above 60% at least.
Make sure to take a complete backup without any Root of the device storage.
A PC/Laptop and a USB cable are required.
Download ODIN Flash Tool and install it on your computer.
Copy the patched boot image file into the ADB & Fastboot directory.
Download and Install the Samsung USB Drivers on your computer.

Instructions to Root Galaxy S23 Ultra Using Magisk

After following all the pre-requirements and unlocking the device bootloader, take a look at the rooting steps below.

First of all, reboot your device into download mode.
Now, connect your phone to the PC via the USB cable.
Once you are connected to your PC, now open the downloaded ODIN.exe file.

Once you connect the USB cable, you’ll see a blue sign in the Odin tool.

Now, load the patched boot.tar file in the AP section.

Navigate to the Option > Select both the Auto Reboot and F-Reset Time checkboxes.
If not then select these two. Don’t select re-partition.

Next, tap on the Start button to root your device.
Once the process is done, your device will reboot automatically.
Wait for a few minutes as the first boot will take some time.
You’ve successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra device via Magisk. Enjoy!

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, let us know in the comments below.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra using Magisk

What is Rooting on Android?

Advantages of Rooting