yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] LVA_:
Same here but on a S911B. Not sure what to do now. Magisk Canary 25210, all looked fine until it said to restart. Changelog says the patch for Samsung's init_boot.img is included, and odin log shows init_boot.img written.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] TechDecipher:
Perhaps you should read things a little more thoroughly and pay closer attention. The person whom offers the unlock service, afaneh92, stated for the S23 ultra "Maybe soon"

You can find that message here: https://xdaforums.com/t/android-uns...-canada-devices.4215101/page-71#post-88293793
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] eatspizza:
I'm already aware, I talked with him in PM and he's not at 22Ultra yet. Could be up to a year before he's at 23Ultra, "maybe soon" isn't a timeframe which I can understand he isn't sure. I ordered the S918B from amazon, international model so I'm not worried about waiting. I returned my U1 version already.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] LVA_:
I opened an issue on github: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues/6797

Very odd that root is confirmed to be present, but is lost after reboot.

EDIT: the patch mentioned by @dr.ketan is NOT yet in magisk 25210, or at least not in a working way. Retrying the flashing with the custom patched 25206 linked here does work as intended.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
Hey y'all. I haven't rooted for my last few phones and I'm a bit behind the curve. That said, I just upgraded my phone to a US Verizon S23 Ultra. There's no OEM Unlock option in Dev Options.

I assume this means the Verizon US version (SM-S918U) can't be unlocked/rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] waterpolo:
Correct
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] faceliler:
Is root even worth it anymore? What are some super useful or beneficial apps that you can only use with root?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
For me

- Batch app+data backup/restore

- Root call blocker

- Root explorer

- Some my own customization like long press back to kill, more QS panel number, bigger caller ID picture etc

- CSC features

- DeKnox

- TWRP backup/restore
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
Thanks. I suspected as much. That being the case, I've posted a thread hoping for ideas to 'emulate' root:

https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-make-the-best-of-an-unlockable_unrootable-verizon-us-variant.4571675/
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] elmor0:
- Magisk + related modules

- AdAway (full functionality)

- Native call recording

- Kernel manager/ tweaks

- System Apps debloating

- Key mapper

- Re-Vanced (w/root features)

- LSposed/ FireFDS
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jeroen1000:
Does anyone know if you flash the USA csc to an SM-S918B do you get band 71? I.e. if you plan on visiting the USA is there any benefit into converting a SM-S918B to a SM-S918U
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] alireza9082:
You can't unlock the bootloader in U and W series

So you can't root it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] torhect:
ok Ill try
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] torhect:
so that means there is not other method to stop showing this message???.. thats not good. samsung is complicating things too much!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
I had a few doubts relating to the update process @dr.ketan ..

I have changed my CSC from XSG to SEK in order to enable call recording. I have changed using SamFW using the ADB Option. Now I want to perform a software update. How do I go forward with it. Do i need to change the CSC back to XSG and update the software using your stpes on OP and then change it to SEK or is there any other method. Unfortunately, the new version of the software doesnt show under SEK on SamFW website.

Also, please have a look at Service Provider Software Version below. It is very strange as in the end it says SEK/SEK,SEK/XSG/XSG.

All the other screenshots that I ahve seen have only one CSC mentioned in the Service Provider Software Version but mine has 2 CSC mentioned. Thats the reason I am asking whether i need to revert back to my default CSC and do the update or what process should I follow.

Waiting for your reply doc..
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fabianvk:
Based on my experience, I changed my CSC as well, from EUX to INS. I updated without reverting it and it remained after the updated 🤷‍♂️

I also have two CSC mentionned INS/EUX.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
I reverted csc and update and its perfectly fine. I was behind by 2 updates so did both just to be safe. Now on the latest one and changed csc so all good
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PrinceLc:
nope nothing we can do only samsung changing motherboard
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] torhect:
So that means if i want to sell triste Phone línea new i have to debloat that annoying app because it can be a problem If buyer read that
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PrinceLc:
Yes ones rooted a Samsung than no return to full stock because of Knox efuse
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] torhect:
only samsung does that, well done samsung!! instead if they want to **** with security **** even though its system is ANDROID!! they should realease their own system like apple does..... CMON!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PrinceLc:
Yes the only thing that Samsung is doing sh.....t !
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] TechDecipher:
Care to share with the rest of the class?!?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] firsthtc:
Hi guys! Magisk 26,1 is up, anyone tried it with S23+?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abdulhkeem:
quick question:

if samsung release android 14 when it comes will the same magisk version work? or do we need an updated version?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MistahBungle:
Magisk's biggest update in months brings preliminary Android 14 support and other improvements

No more support for Android Lollipop, though

www.xda-developers.com
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mozie:
Great, so not only futureproof for A14 but also S23 supported.

So I guess the first post of this topic will be changed? Is that right doc? @dr.ketan
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arlequin2k3:
Hi ,

Yes I tried it to root my S23Ultra. it works very well, no bug .

@+
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 80s Baby:
do you have rw access now with the latest magisk?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arlequin2k3:
I don't know , I don't try it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 80s Baby:
does anyone know how to gain rw access using the latest magisk?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] elmor0:
..........by flashing Dr Ketan's full ROM
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] waterpolo:
For system partition?

Therefor you can install RO2RW script. Search on XDA for more info
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 80s Baby:
the person behind RO2RW was banned and the thread was closed along with the link in it being taken down.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Lebigmac isn't the only person that works on System RW mod. lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Nope.

Here is thread and OP of the thread is first person (5th March probably) to bring RW to S23 devices (EROFS)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 80s Baby:
thank you very much. all this time ive been following the wrong thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mzahs:
Will this work on US version of S23U?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] djmisi99:
Can you post a screenshot with this error bro?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PrinceLc:
Disable with ADB or titanium backup digital wallet Key.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] djmisi99:
I understand Magisk 25.2 won't work, but now ther eis Magisk 26.1 out: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/tag/v26.1

Would this work? Or we still need the patched Magis build of BlackMesa123 from post #79?

Also, there is 2 apk's there:

app-release.apk

app-debug.apk

Which should we use to pathc the Stock ACW8 AP*.tar ?

I ran the both these apk's and gave the below error ( mind you OEM is enabled in Develpoer Options, but Bootloader still locked, didnt unlock it yet, till I dont get all the facts :)

I wonder if Bootloader is Unlocked, and than I run Blackmesa123's apk, it will work, and than i can patch the AP*.tar file, but for now i get this error.

Also, why the 2 apk's, and whihc to use to patch tha AP*.tar file?

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] donkeyman1234:
26.1 works just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
If I am not wrong you want to flash my ROM (If I remember as per email communication) then you don't need anything (except unlock bootloader) but simply flash ROM

Otherwise just OP is already updated with new links
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] djmisi99:
@dr.ketan

So i dont need to patch the Stock AWC8 AP*.tar with Magisk 26.1 (or patched magisk by Blackmesa123)?

And I also dont even need to root my S23, just make sure the Bootloader is unlocked, and flash Dr Ketan T06 ROM from Download area?Am I getting this right? :)

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Tell me

Your csc belongs to OXM? If you don't know, dial *#1234# and show me screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] djmisi99:
Yes, mine belongs to OXM group (CSC is EUX (Europe)

Thx for looking into this and advising
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Ok then once you unlock bootloader (for how to - Read OP of this thread)

Flash my ROM → Wipe (Format data from TWRP (after flashing my ROM, you will have TWRP installed autometically)) → reboot to System → Install Magisk 26.1 apk

That's it

(For detail guide, raed Installation guide of my ROM)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MistahBungle:
No.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] djmisi99:
@dr.ketan

So just to confirm, people with OXM group of their S23, there is no need to worry about patching the Stock AWC8 AP*.tar file with Magisk?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
hi dr.

i need use some application that needs to unrooted devices ,so is it possible for meto un root device with default ap+bp+cp and home-csc and after use the app root again?? (with patched AP +bp+cp and home-csc )
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] elevatorguy:
Question. When coming from stock unrooted on a 9180 what order do twrp and root. I seam to remember always doing twrp then root. Am I correct? Then I might as well throw this in PLEASE PLEASE DR.KETAN save my sanity make flash one and done version for the 9180 don't need monthly updates I use it till it doesn't work anymore. Thanks for your time and help.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
You can do all to gather in one go

Download stock firmware and patch AP file

Then select Patched AP with AP slot and stock BL, CP and CSC (if you are doing this on stock non rooted then use CSC* instead of Home_csc*) for respective slot of odin and

TWRP tar with Userdata slot of odin

Flash all together with odin and reboot to system

Install magisk apk

Done
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] elevatorguy:
Doesn't seam to bad. Phone should be delivered Fri I'll let you know how it goes. Next is to figure out the rw thing from the thread you suggested earlier. Does your rom use the same thing but predone for the end user? Thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] elevatorguy:
One more question for you can you flash csc's between models for instance flash one from a 918U (us) to a 9180 (international)? Again thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Odin won't allow it.

Though it is possible to port features of one csc to other csc if device is rooted. Some experience needed
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] korbyhygy:
나 일 안해... ㅠㅜ

.I'm 918n...한국에서...ㅜㅠ

.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
can someone confim this thoughts for rooting and unrooting
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fabianvk:
I think flashing stock firmware using HOME_CSC on a patched firmware could brick your device. If you want to flash stock firmware, you must wipe data.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
No ,I want to un root for a one time and usi g specific apps..

Normal ap,bl,cp ,home csc for unroot is correct?!

And root againg patched ap+bl+cp+home csc
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
After root, this image appears sometimes
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] firsthtc:
Nice one! I did it and was done perfectly, no data erased / factory reset needed to install TWRP. Thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] florof:
me too and no idea how erase that... if in terminal, how start a terminal command? Ive never done that

and is there a way to put off the warning messages when phone starts (yellow triangle and texte in red before boot) ? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abdulhkeem:
i tried updating to version 26.1 but it won't run all i get is:

upgrade to full magisk to finish setup

and download won't finish or install any help?

i rooted with BlackMesa's apk.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abdulhkeem:
for that image disable this package:

Samsung Wallet Digital Key

traingle has nothing yet!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Deekshan:
Can anyone give me their build prop file?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MistahBungle:
Here you go cuz.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abdulhkeem:
I got it updated finally, installed magisk delta updated magisk version then uninstalled older 25 by black mesa installed new 26101 and it worked finally!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] torhect:
smart view just breaks when you get s23 ultra rooted, it simple stop working.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abdulhkeem:
Do you have knox patch enhancer and Lsposed module installed that sould hide root from samsung services.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
Facing an issue.. i updated the security patch of my device and now it is stuck on this screen where it says Cant load android system. Your data might be corrupt. Error in last line is:

Reboot Recovery Cause is [init: 1 I#

#Reason is [set_policy_failed: /data/per_boot]#

Supported API: 3

Please help. Tried flashing magisk patched ap and rom in update method from ODIN still no luck
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Select Factory reset option to fix issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
Files are an issue.. i do not have a backup.. surprisingly phone started working while i was trying a few key combinations to see if TWRP Still exists.. atleast took a bootloop of more than 50-60 times but now its on.. previously it was coming till the lock screen and then shutting down. now will take a backup immediately.

Edit:

just wanna know if I would have pressed factory data reset would it delete personal files as well?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
after the reboot, i saw magisk modules were disabled. enabling them caused it to go again in the same bootloop with same error message. any idea what could be happening?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] catelusii:
Hello! If I unroot & Relock bootloader and I will flash stock firmware,

1. Can I use any banking app and Gpay without any issue? ( I will never use samsung pass and samsung pay)

2. The warning ...yellow triangle will go off?

3. OTA will work?

I ask becouse I am thinking to root my phone

Thank You!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bluntman420:
Can the S918W galaxy s23 ultra from Canada be rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
tried updating to S918BXXU2AWF1. Patched AP using magisk and followed the process of installing the software.. phone stuck in bootloop now.. what should i do. Guver an error for a split second saying Set Warranty Bit : Kernel

Please help

messed it up all for no reason, dont know what to do now.. the data is the most important for me as of now...

Edit - phone booted.. something is really up.. did a lot of things.. first had installed stock rom but with home csc.. then tried booting same issue. bootloop. somehow got into twrp. usb otg was not working for god knows what reason. took a screenshot and in that path copied the magisk uninstall file. uninstalkled magisk and tried stock rom no luck. tried the patched rom no luck. did multiple tries and then again did the same thing and this time flashed twrp with it. tried booting into twrp it went into stock recovery. from stock recovery tried adb sideload still didnt work. then just rebooted phone and it booted. something is really up with samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
i have same issue with this firmware i got bootloop after flash this firmware please help me

..so you just wiped the phone??

i check your work for last step and try with twrp.

update 1: i flashed twrp but i got to enter twrp and its attempting yo decrpt FBE for user 0 ..and its stuck
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
I didnt wipe. Try to first get into twrp and flash magisk uninstaller. Then try re-installing the firmware (uncheck auto reboot in odin) and once firmware installed, dont reboot the phone. Immediately, upon that install twrp and try booting into twrp. Most likely you will fail but your phone might boot up. Magisk uninstaller zip is available on their github.

You might not be able to directly flash (encryption on twrp doesn't work) and also might not be able to use usb otg to flash magisk uninstaller zip. So just try to connect your phone to pc when on twrp and take a screenshot. The folder where it saves the twrp screenshot, navigate to that folder on your pc to place the magisk uninstaller zip. Give it a try and i hope it works for u
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
i stuck at decrypt
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
Yes. Dont decrypt. Just cancel the decrypt process. Try via usb otg if it works. If it doesnt, cancel decrypt and take a screenshot when on any page and it shows the path on the screen (if you click the bottom right button). Connect phone via cable to pc and navigate to that folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
i flashed magisk uninstaller now what i can do??? i try restart but no succes its bootloop

anybody knows solution to take phone back to up...

is it possible flash stock bl,AP,cp,home csc file after flash magisk uninstaller in twrp..??
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Clasimodo:
The dirty update went smooth, but Google Wallet all of a sudden doesn't meet the requirements anymore. safetynet-fix-v2.4.0-MOD_1.2 installed, Shamiko-v0.7.3 and Enforce Denylist off.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
Try putting the phone in download mode and flash the rom again using odin with the patched ap (keep auto reboot unchecked in odin). After flashing rom flash twrp and try booting into twrp. Or try booting normally. Hopefully should work

Google wallet doesnt work in my location but i was testing it out.. had the issue previously but i think reinstalling it and hiding again had helped.. although it faces some issues in Samsung is what i know
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
Stock files wont work. After magisk uninstaller the patched ap shall work. Give it a try. Randomly worked for me. Try the steps above hopefully might work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
after flash firmware with patched ap flashing twrp didnt work stuck at setup connection ..
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
Setup connection where? Can you share a pic? Directly once flashing is done try booting into twrp. Mostly it might fail to boot into twrp and boot normally
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] esi2121:
i flashed the stock rom finally
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
Complete format would be the only option. You will have to flash CSC tar in that case.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] giugsdfbfgg:
Hi, I'm having the same problem. Stuck at boot and keep reboot infinity. I tried to uninstall Magisk, since you mentioned flash Magisk uninstaller with TWRP, but I don't have TWRP pre-installed (I followed TWRP's guide, it didn't mentioned TWRP), so I thought I need to flash TWRP.

I flashed the patched AP first without reboot, then flashed TWRP using https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-unofficial-twrp-for-galaxy-s23-ultra.4551215/ . I put TWRP in AP and vbmeta_disabled_R in USERDATA, checked them and started flashing, but Odin stucked at Setup Connection. The log shows like following:

Any idea to uninstall magisk? Should I just put Magisk uninstaller in AP then flash it? I do want to keep my data in my phone so this is my last chance.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
Try rebooting again into download mode using the key combinations. If you keep for too long in download mode basically it gets disconnected and u need to reboot onto download mode again. It shows as connected but doesn't work. Try rebooting into download mode and try again
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] giugsdfbfgg:
I opened another thread and got replied from dr.ketan which solved my issue.

In short, there's a bug in Magisk, you need to extract boot.img from stock AP, repack it as tar file, then flash BL, patched AP, CP, Home CSC and boot.img.tar as USERDATA all together.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
If anyone on stock non rooted rom and want to root with magisk patch

Please flash same firmware with patched magisk and try booting device without format data

Just curious if it works without format data as something is different on S23

If device doesn't boot, simply reboot to recovery and format data

Kindly report
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sammax71:
I've tried rooting my S23 Ultra today and got a Fail message in Odin and am hoping someone can guide me to whats wrong.

I unlocked the bootloader and have the message on the start up screen saying the bootloader is unlocked but the OEM unlock toggle has disappeared from Developer Options. Not sure this is an issue but would point it out.

My csc is EUX but as it wasn't available I downloaded THL as it seemed recommended as being ok to use. I used Magisk 26.1 to patch the AP file but when I flashed the files using Odin I got the Fail message.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Get TWRP for your device and just flash the magisk directly inside it. Less headaches.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sammax71:
You make it sound so simple. Problem is that I'm an idiot 😂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sammax71:
Has anybody successfully rooted their S23 using the method in the OP with a csc from the OXM family. My csc said EUX but as the files weren't available for download I downloaded THL instead but got a Fail message when flashing with Odin.

Is there a csc that somebody can confirm I will gain root access? Also can I change between now having THL on my device and another csc from OXM?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
CSC have nothing to do with root access

EUX and THL are both belongs to same group of CSC and make zero difference flashing THL firmware on EUX

Myself flashed it on INS and also root it before releasing my Pre-Rooted ROM. Something might be wrong on your side which failing Odin flashing. Posting full log & screenshot of Odin & your current firmware info can be helpful.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sammax71:
Thank you for your reply.

Can I use Magisk to patch the AP file or do I have to use Alpha?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
You can use magisk stable but it have a bug so do this

Flash full stock firmware

Then again flash firmware with patched AP

If you have little knowledge about repacking you can do it in single go

Read Post #3 here

https://xdaforums.com/t/stuck-at-bootloop-after-upgrading-to-magisk-patched-awf1.4602769/
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sammax71:
That's what I tried yesterday. I flashed full firmware, then patched AP and flashed firmware with patched AP but got a fail.

Do any of you guys provide a service of rooting phones? I think my only hope is to get a pro to do it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
fkofilee​

Yes magisk have bug, I have reported and already developer have added patch for it but that will be available in next version of magisk. Meanwhile do this

Flash Patched Magisk with AP along with all BL,CP and Home_CSC with respective slot and for USERDARA select attached file (First extract attached file to get tar). It shouldn't bootloop after that. Remember if you are moving from Stock to magisk patched, you needs to factory reset.

PS : attached file just for S918B WF7 firmware

MD5 (for attached file) : 35f53c53c245ba65fef2ce032dc2df8e
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sammax71:
So it seems my Fail message when flashing patched files with Odin is because of "custom binary blocked by frp lock".

Would this be down to the OEM Unlock toggle disappearing again after the bootloader was unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
You can try setting past 7 days date and it may reappear. Also note that only toggle is not enough, you have to unlock bootloader from download mode screen too.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sammax71:
I unlocked the bootloader. Message appears that bootloader is unlocked when I turn the phone on but the toggle disappeared again.

I only got it to appear originally by emailing Samsung.