[Guide] Root Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra using Magisk?

In the world of Android smartphones, users are always looking for ways to take one step further and unlock the plethora of features and functionalities.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the same rules apply. While your handset does come with exceptional specifications, amazing camera attributes, a customizable OEM, and powerful hardware configuration, rooting your device will give you access to unlimited tinkering options, customizations, and administrative access to the OS.

With that said, you will also want to know the right way of rooting your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra otherwise you might end up bricking your phone. If you’re a beginner, don’t worry because this guide will give you step-by-step instructions on how to root Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra using Magisk.

How to root Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra using Magisk?

Before getting started with the rooting process, you should prepare your device by taking a complete Android backup, ensuring your device has at least 60% battery, having a USB cable, and downloading the Odin Tool on your PC.

Once you have carried out those pre-requisites, here are the steps to follow to root Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra using Magisk –

Step 1: Enable the developer options

First, you need to open the “Settings” menu of your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
After that, scroll down the Settings menu before selecting the “About Phone” option
Then, you should tap on “Software Information”
Next up, you should be tapping on the “Build Number” 6-7 times

Enter the password or pattern of your device and wait until you get the “Developer mode has been enabled” message on the screen

Step 2: Enable OEM Unlocking and Debugging

Once you have enabled the developer options, it’ll be important to enable OEM Unlocking and Debugging –

Start by accessing the “Settings” app once more
Head over to the “Developer Options” location
Lastly, you should enable the “OEM Unlocking” toggle
Confirm this process by simply clicking on the “Enable” option
After that, scroll down and then enable the “USB Debugging” option

Enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging Samsung

Step 3: Unlock Bootloader Configuration

Once the OEM Unlocking settings have been enabled, follow these steps to unlock the bootloader of your handset –

Turn off your smartphone by pressing and holding the “Volume Down + Power” button combination before selecting “Power Off”
Now, long press the “Volume Up + Down” buttons simultaneously
Keep holding both the buttons and then connect the smartphone to the PC/laptop using a USB cable
Once that is done, you will get a Bootloader warning on the screen
Then, you should release the volume buttons and then long press the Volume Up button to unlock the bootloader
Once again press the “Volume Up” button for confirming Unlocking the Bootloader
Your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s bootloader has successfully unlocked

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Step 4: Download Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra stock firmware

Next up, you need to download the stock firmware for your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. To do that, you’ll need to use the Frija Tool.

Frija Tool – Download

For using this tool, you’ll have to find out a couple of things. The first thing would be your device’s model number while the other one is the CSC code.

To look for the CSC code, you should head over to the Settings -> About Phone -> Software Information whereas you can search the model number in the Settings -> About Phone.

Once these two bits of information are found, you should follow these steps –

On your PC/Laptop, you need to launch the Frija Tool
Now, you should enter your device’s model number, CSC code, and IMEI/Serial Number
After that, enable the “Auto” option before tapping “Check Update”
Lastly, you should click on the “Download” button for receiving the firmware

Step 5: Extract and patch the boot file using Magisk

Once you have downloaded the firmware file, you should be extracting and patching the AP file via Magisk. Be cautious during this step as doing it the wrong way could be harmful to your device.

To extract firmware, you should first unzip the Samsung Firmware zip you downloaded previously

After that, open the firmware folder and search for the AP files
Then, transfer this AP firmware file to the internal storage of your device

After that, you should patch the AP file using Magisk. You’ll be needing the Magisk app for patching the AP firmware file.

Start by launching the Magisk app on your smartphone
After that, tap on the “Install” button that comes up in the Magisk section
Click on the “Select and Patch a file” in the options
Look for the “AP Firmware” file that you copied from the PC
Once the AP File patching process begins, you’ll get a pop-up message

Galaxy S24 Ultra Firmware Patch AP Via Magisk

Next up, you should head over to the Download folder and then transfer the new Magisk Patched File to your PC/Laptop
Lastly, you should be connecting your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to your PC/Laptop

Step 6: Boot to Download Mode

Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra using the “Power” button
After that, press and hold the “Volume Down + Power” buttons
Continue holding the buttons and then connect your smartphone to your PC/Laptop
You will get a Bootloader Warning screen
Then, you need to press the “Volume Up” button for accessing Download Mode

Step 7: Flash the Patched AP file using Odin

Flashing the Magisk patched file will require you to download the Odin tool. You will then be able to flash the Patched AP Firmware file for gaining root access to your smartphone.

Start by launching the Odin Tool
Ensure that you reboot your device into the Download Mode
Connect your Galaxy S24 Ultra to the PC using a data cable
You will get your Galaxy S24 Ultra in the ID: COM section in the blue light box as long as you’ve connected your smartphone properly
You will get multiple file options in the Odin Tool such as
- AP – Add the patched AP firmware file
- BL – Acquire the BL file from the firmware folder
- CSC – Acquire the CSC file from the firmware folder
- CP – Acquire the CP file from the firmware folder
After that, you should be clicking on the “Start” button to begin the flashing process

Install Patched Firmware To Gain Root Access Galaxy S24 Ultra

Wait patiently until your Galaxy S24 Ultra boots up
Congratulations, you have obtained the rooting privileges