[Samsung Galaxy S23] Ramme:
How to Root Samsung S23/S23+

*Newbie Guide* *Updated instructions on 25.07.2024*

Attention, FYI:

The Root method was performed and successfully tested with a Samsung Galaxy S23 SM-911B/DS.

I do not guarantee that it will work on the other models, I can not test it because I do not have the devices.

However, it would be nice to hear if you have done it on another device model and it all works out, post here in the forum which model you have rooted.

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WARNING

Before you root your device you must be aware that

This will void warranty.

As of now you will lose Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass forever if you root once, even unrooting won't help.

There are many features stop working when you unlock bootloader other than S pay/Pass like Samsung Health, Secure Folder, Galaxy Watch pairing issue, Issue connecting old gear watch (S3 or earlier), Google Pay etc but ROM is patched for all these mentioned features. Still you may trouble using some bank apps and these may fixed by adding these apps to Magisk Hide

There may be some knox features there which you may not able to use but I can't list those as I never used. Just Google It

Patched featurs are working today when writing this, No idea if it may stop working next moment/tomorrow or later

Also to note, once you root, you can't go back to "pre-rooted" state completely. It is one way!

OTA won't work once you root device.

Once you root the device, you will forever receive the following message: "Access denied - Unauthorized changes have been made to your phone. To get help, contact Customer Service.". Even if you reset the device back to factory settings and lock the bootloader, the message remains !!!! (with root there is a solution).

ROOT with caution.

You can unroot & Relock bootloader after flashing stock firmware, but still your warranty flag remain 0x1 and most of countries it still voids warranty. Also after unrooting & relocking bootloader, some knox features never work again.

>>> Try Easy-Root: Klick-ME (Thanks to jrkruse) <<<

Classic-Root Guide:

First of all you need the following tools.

*A previously unlocked bootloader is the prerequisite!!*

Download last Samsung Drivers.

Download Odin v.3.14.1. (Thanks to realbbb)

Download 7Zip (to create .tar)

Download Frija or Bifrost (Github Info)

Download Magisk Canary - If you want to use banking apps and want to hide Magisk, I recommend using the Canary Version! - Otherwise Magisk Official

1. Go into your Phone to developer mode and activate USB-Debugging

2. Install Magisk v.XXX APK.

3. Download your (new) Firmware in Frija or Bifrost and Unzip File to PC.

4. Unzip Downloaded Firmware.zip.

5. You should now have the following data > AP, BL, CP, CSC, Home_CSC.

6. Open the file „AP_S911XXX.tar.md5“ with the programme 7Zip and unpack „init_boot.img.lz4“.

7. Open the file „BL_S911XXX.tar.md5“ with the programme 7Zip and unpack „vbmeta.img.lz4“.

8. Put both files together, select them > right click > 7Zip > Add to an archive > archive format = tar > name does not matter e.g. XXX.tar > OK.

You will now receive a new file with the name „XXX.tar“.

9. Now drag this file to your mobile phone, open Magisk App and click on the Magisk tab > Install > Select a file and patch > Now select the „XXX.tar“.

Magisk will now create a new patched file in the download folder called e.g. „magisk_patched-27006_cnj9U.tar“.

10. Drag this file from your phone back to your PC, preferably in the same folder as your firmware files.

11. Open Odin on PC and turn off your Phone. Once your device is turned off > Hold Vol. UP + DOWN and Connect your USB-C cable from PC to your Phone. (Now start your Phone in Download Mode.) > Klick 1 time Vol. UP to start Download Mode.

Now in Odin your Device must be connected like "0:COM (Number)" in blue.

12. Now take from Unpacked Folder Firmware.zip >

BL to BL

magisk_patched-27006_cnj9U.tar to AP

CP to CP

***Read Attention*** to CSC

*** Attention important!!! ***

#CLEAN

- If you flash the first time Magisk clean on your device you must use the "CSC_OXM". (Accordingly, you lose all data and must set up your device again!!!)

#Update_Firmware

- If you already have Magisk on your device and only make a firmware update *Read the Spoiler* take only the "HOME_CSC_OXM" !!! With the "HOME_CSC_OXM" you will not lose any data!

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...Start the Flash in Odin. (it takes 5 - 10 minutes!!!) Make sure that the cable is not accidentally touched / disconnected. It is best to use the supplied cable! Make sure that the cable has no loose contact and is seated correctly!

13. When the flash is finished, Odin says 1/Successful.

Your device will now restart automatically.

14. Once your device is successfully booted, open Magisk-App and you are successfully rooted. (A further reboot is automatically performed by Magisk!)

Finish !!! Gratulation !!!

If you have rooted your device I recommend the following Magisk extensions:

- Magisk Bootloop Protector - Safe you from Bootloop if u add wrong Magisk Module.

- BusyBox - must have...

- PlayIntegrityFix by chiterman (You have to find and create a free clean fingerprint yourself!) (Read through the forum!)

- digitalkey_disabler_afaneh92 v1.0 > to FIX pop-up message "Access denied - Unauthorized changes have been made to your phone. To get help, contact Customer Service.". Even if you reset the device back to factory settings and lock the bootloader, the message remains !!!! (with root there is a solution)."

- ***Knox Patch (Thanks to BlackMesa123) > to FIX any Samsung Apps.

***For the KnoxPatch you need LSPosed V. XXX-zygisk-release + KnoxPatch-APK + the KnoxPatch-Magisk modul.

Attached I have created a folder where I upload more Magisk extensions and APK tools for the S23. I will try to maintain it. If something useful is added I will pin it directly.

Root-Tools-Collection

If I have forgotten something, complement me.

Greetings Ramme