The Android operating system is based on the Linux kernel and that is a fertile field for modification. It is what causes specialized forums to be flooded with thousands of cooked roms and modifications for our mobiles. Within this wonderful world of modifications, “Magisk” plays a fundamental role. But what is it and what is this tool for?
Modifying the original parameters of the manufacturer is that cry of rebellion that stands before what is commonly established. Sometimes, the question is not to improve, but rather the fact of modifying and feeling the total power over your smartphone, which leads many users to make modifications on their Android mobile . Anyone who wants to enter this adventure will find, if they know how to search, step-by-step instructions to carry them out safely, always aware of the underlying risks.
What is Magisk and what is it for?
Magisk is a tool for such a fil, which has become very popular in recent years. Originally developed by XDA developer “topjohnwu”, it allows custom modifications to be made leaving the system partition intact and modifying the boot partition. This is necessary so that our mobile can pass security tests of many applications that require genuine installed software. Many users make use of Magisk to remove applications from the system, install custom Roms, or make other modifications at the system level such as increasing the CPU clock frequency. Its installation can be carried out in a simple way, since the requirements are not excessive.
To be able to use it
The fastest method to proceed with its installation is to have the mobile rooted. Then we will only have to download and install the latest version of Magisk , which is available as a .zip file from its official XDADevelopers thread . Once the app is installed, thereafter it will search for the latest available version of the app, after granting it the necessary root permissions. Now we will have to enter the Recovery Mode of our mobile with Magisk downloaded and flash “Magisk”.
With Magisk Manager
We will also need Magisk Manager, which can be downloaded from this link and installed as long as we have “Unknown sources” activated. The app allows us to install modules (installable mods) or verify that we can pass Google’s security control. Google usually breaks verification through updates, but the next Magisk update will always be available to go one step ahead again. The next step is to dive through specialized forums and search for any modification that we find interesting for our mobile.