If you’re an advanced user who does customizations, flashing files, etc on an Android device and using the ZTE Nubia V18 smartphone or planning to buy it, this guide is for you. Here in this article, we will share with you Easy Method To Root ZTE Nubia V18 Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]. We will use the Magisk by patching the stock boot image file and flashing to the device boot partition.
You will require to download the patched image file from Magisk Manager and flash it. For doing this, your device bootloader should be unlocked. By rooting your handset, you will get a superuser or administrator access to 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.
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ZTE Nubia V18 – Device Overview
Talking about the specifications, ZTE nubia V18 features a 6.01-inch FHD+ LTPS IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB internal memory and can be expanded via microSD card with up to 128GB. The camera on the nubia V18 comes with a 13MP rear camera with an aperture of f/2.2 and 8 MP front shooting camera. It is backed by a Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery with Fast battery charging. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the back.
What is Rooting?
Rooting for Android means similar to the jailbreaking the device to get access to the root directory of your android mobile. It will give you the superuser access as an administrator to use your device over an Android subsystem and system apps.
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.
Advantages of Rooting:
- You can get access to all files on your ZTE Nubia V18, 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.
- Uninstall Bloatware on ZTE Nubia V18.
- You can block Ads on any applications.
- By Rooting ZTE Nubia V18, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
- You can install the Xposed Framework and Xposed module support.
Steps To Root ZTE Nubia V18 via Magisk
First of all, you should unlock bootloader on ZTE Nubia V18. Then you can continue with the next steps.
Please Note:
- After Rooting, it may void the warranty of your phone.
- Rooting will block the official OTA updates
Download Stock ROM and Extract the Boot Image
Here is the link for the same.
- Download ADB and Fastboot files and extract them in the C:/drive. (Windows/MAC)
- Download and Install ZTE USB Drivers.
- Download Latest ZTE Nubia V18 Stock ROM
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.
1. How to Extract and Patch Boot Image using Magisk?
- First of all, 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
- 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 ADB fastboot extracted ROM folder on your PC.
Now you can follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.
2. How To Install the Patched Boot Image on ZTE Nubia V18
Follow the given link to install Patched Boot Image on ZTE Nubia V18:
- We assume that you have already downloaded the ADB & Fastboot tool from the link given above.
- Now, extract the ADB fastboot tool, then move the patched boot image to the same folder.
- Hold the Shift key and right-click on the mouse to open the command window/PowerShell.
- Next, enter the following command:
- 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
Please replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.
- Flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:
- The flashing process will begin. Once done, run
fastboot reboot
How to Verify if your phone has a systemless root?
- Download and install the Magisk Manager app APK, and launch it.
- To verify that you have a systemless root, check the top of the screen and if you see all options with Green Tick which means you have successfully rooted and bypassed SafteyNet.
That’s all folks! If we helped you in rooting your ZTE Nubia V18, then we’re glad we could be of use. If you have any queries regarding the guide, then let us know down below, we’d be happy to assist you!