How to install Magisk Manager on Samsung Galaxy A13 5G SM-A136B/U/U1/W Android 12?

If you want to install Magisk Manager on your Samsung Galaxy A13 5G running on Android 12, you’re in the right place. This device has a decent processor and RAM, making it perfect for regular use. While rooting your phone can unlock its full potential, it’s important to remember that staying on the official version is always a safe bet. If you’ve already rooted your device, installing Magisk Manager can be a great way to take control of your phone’s capabilities. So, let’s dive in and see how you can install Magisk Manager on your Samsung Galaxy A13 5G.

After rooting, you will lose official updates. You have to update your Mobile manually. So, Before proceeding with the process, you should know why you need to do it. If you are a regular user, you can try some alternatives for your purpose that don’t require root. As a regular root apps user and developer, you can follow the guide below to achieve root on your Mobile.

Should you need to Root your Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Android 12 version?

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G already got One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 and is already optimized. You have More than Enough 4-8 GB RAM to use daily apps without lag for years. Even with the Samsung Heavily customized OS, RAM is more than enough. But, Trust me, One UI is far better than other Custom Skin OS. You can use this device without lag for years until Samsung mess with some Bloatware. It would be best if you had a strong reason for rooting. But beyond this not go reasons, if you are addicted to some root apps or are a frequent user of some Custom OS, you can proceed further. But if you want to root because everybody is doing it, I advise you, don’t root If you don’t have any experience. For regular users, It can become a Nightmare.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Android 12 One UI 4.0 (SM-A136B/U/U1/W)

Thanks to the developer Redymedan for finding the root method and topjohnwu – this genius is the one who discovered and maintained Magisk. Samsung Galaxy A50s International variants come with a flexible bootloader. It means that We can easily root the smartphone. The device can also install TWRP recovery or any custom recovery file/app. Don’t try with Snapdragon US Variants like Verizon devices. They come with a locked Bootloader.

But In the below method, we will Root this device using Magisk. You can install Official TWRP using the official app when it is released. TWRP recovery is a custom file we must install on your devices because you can root them successfully. This article explained the easiest method to follow and install Magisk on Samsung Galaxy A13 5G. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

You can flash TWRP once it is available. With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the Custom ROMs into your Samsung Galaxy A13 5G. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that you can easily install root apps with the Magisk on your device. Does it seem complicated? Relax; We will explain everything briefly in bullets.

Things to check out for;

• Check your device model number.

• You should back up your current files and data- Full Data Loss Process (save them on external storage).

• Install the Latest Magisk Manager.

• Make sure your device battery is above 50%

• You cannot use Samsung Pay, Secured folder, or some official Samsung apps.

• You can’t update your firmware; to get new firmware, you must follow the below steps with the latest firmware.

• Read the full tutorial before the process.

1. Unlock Bootloader

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your Mobile. To do this, go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G.

• Switch off your device. Enter into Download Mode-> Volume Down+ Volume Up Button and Connect your Mobile to your PC using a USB Cable. When the Download mode warning screen Appears, Press the Volume Up button to unlock the Bootloader.

• The above process will wipe your user data. After setup your device, Please recheck the OEM Unlock in the settings. Sometimes It Will Lock Again.

2. Preparing Patched Boot Image file for Samsung Galaxy A13 5G SM-A136B/U/U1/W Android 12 using Magisk

• Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.

• Install ODIN on your PC. Select the above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Also, download the ODIN software.

• Download Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Android 12 Firmware and save it on your PC. Your Current OS and download version AP and CSC should be the Same.

• You can use Phone Info to know your firmware version.

• Download 7Zip-ZS and Install it on your PC. Extract the files in the downloaded firmware using 7Zip-ZS. You will get four files (You will get Five files. the CSC file is compatible with this process, So we drop Home CSC files).

• Copy the AP File to your Mobile.

• Download Magisk Manager (Download the latest version) or Magisk canary and Install it on your Mobile. Open Installed Magisk and Select Install in Magisk; it will ask For a zip file and Patch Boot Image File. Select the AP file.

• Navigate to your copied Boot Image File and patch the file.

• Wait for the process to complete; in the end, you will get a magisk patched .tar file. The .tar file will be in the folder where you have the Stock firmware file. If you didn’t get the .tar and you got the .img file. No problem. Copy this file to your PC. We can convert the data there.

• When you get the .img file, Open the installed 7zip app. Navigate the magisk patched img file, select Add, Choose .tar format and choose ok. Convert only the AP files. You will get the AP.tar file.

3. Flash Patched AP.tar along with other firmware files using ODIN

• Due to Samsung’s new security restrictions, we can’t flash the AP file with Stock Boot on your Mobile. So, we have to flash a patched AP using ODIN.

• Unlock your screen lock. There should be no fingerprint, PIN Lock, or Wipe. Set No lock in the settings.

• Switch off your Mobile. Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+ Power Buttons and Connect Your Mobile To your PC via USB Cable; after Samsung Logo Appear, Release all keys.

• After entering Download Mode, it will say Warning; press the Volume Up button to continue.

• Launch Odin Application.

• It Will Show the message added.

• If you did not get this message, Repeat the above steps.

• After Getting Added Message Select, AP/PDA Button, browse for the patched Magisk AP.tar file and select it. You should choose and flash the other three non-patched firmware files along with this file. Un-Tick the Auto-Reboot.

• Press Start and wait for the tasks to complete. After completing the process, Press the Volume Down+ Power button to exit Download mode. Immediately Press the Volume Up + Volume Down+ Power buttons when the screen goes off to boot into Recovery mode.

• After entering Stock recovery mode, Go to Wipe Data/Factory Reset and Select Yes to wipe data. It will erase the saved data on your device. Don’t Boot into OS. Read below Boot stages before booting.

Boot into Rooted OS

• You have to set up your device like a new device. Press and Hold the Volume Up + Power buttons, and release all the keys once the Bootloader warning appears. You can check the root status using the Root Checker.

• Stock Recovery Boot – Press and Hold the Volume Up + Power buttons and release keys while you hold the Volume Up key.

• You will see Magisk Manager in your App drawer. You can install Magisk Manager on your Mobile if you can’t find the app.

Configuring Magisk

• Go to install Magisk. Activate Seamless Host, Zygisk.

• Download and Install SafetyNetFix Module in Magick and Reboot your Mobile.

Install Magisk App on Samsung Galaxy A13 5G SM-A136B/U/U1/W Android 12

• You can also install Magisk Manager in your Mobile Applications. Install a Root checker to check your Root status. Download the .apk file and install it on your Mobile.

Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.