Install TWRP on Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus SM-S926B Exynos Android 14

TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus SM-S926B (Exynos processor) running Android 14 is essential for those looking to unlock the full potential of their device. TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is a custom recovery that allows users to install custom ROMs, providing enhanced customization and performance options unavailable with the stock recovery. While Magisk offers root access and some customization, it fails to enable whole system modifications and custom ROM installations. By installing TWRP, you open the door to a broader range of customization possibilities, ensuring your device can run the latest and most feature-rich ROMs. Follow this guide to safely and efficiently install TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.

Compared with standard other root methods, this method has additional steps. Since it uses a custom recovery, You can install custom ROMs. But, It is enough to run most of the root apps. So, it would be best to care a little while going through the process.

After rooting, you will lose official updates. You will 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 alternatives 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 S24 Plus Exynos SM-S926B Android 14 version with TWRP?

It would be best if you had a strong reason for rooting. Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus already has optimized One UI 3.1 based on Android 14. You have More than Enough 8 GB RAM to use daily apps without lag for years. RAM may look insufficient because of the Samsung Heavily customized OS. But, Trust me, One UI is far better than other Custom Skin OS. You can use this device without lag for years until Samsung messes with some Bloatware. But beyond these reasons, if you are addicted to some root apps or frequently use some Custom OS, you can proceed further. But if you want to root because everybody is doing it, I advise you not to root if you don’t have any experience. For regular users, It can become a Nightmare.

How to Root and Install TWRP on Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Exynos SM-S926B Android 14 One UI

Thanks to the developer, afaneh92, for the Root method and topjohnwu—this genius discovered and maintained Magisk. In some regions, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus variants have a flexible bootloader, so we can easily root the smartphone. The device can also install TWRP recovery or any custom recovery file/app. Don’t try using Snapdragon US Variants like Verizon devices. They come with a locked Bootloader.

However, we will root this device using Magisk using the method below. You can install the Official TWRP using the official app when it is released. However, 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 the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus. However, the tool required to root this device is the Magisk App.

Once TWRP is available, you can flash it. Then, with the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the Custom ROMs into your Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that you can easily install root apps with 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 using the 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 S24 Plus.

• Switch off your device. Enter Download Mode-> Volume Down+Volume Up and connect your mobile device 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 Setting up your device, please recheck the OEM Unlock in the settings. Sometimes, it will lock again.

2. Necessary Download files

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

• Also, download the ODIN software. In the ODIN list, select the above Oreo version. Then, install ODIN on your PC.

• Download twrp-3.7.1_12-0-e3q.tar and rename the file to recovery.tar; copy it to your PC.

• Download the Multi disabler.zip and Magisk.zip files (Don’t download the .apk file) and copy them to your Pendrive With an OTG Cable. Then, you can refer to the uses of OTG.

• Download Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Android 14 Firmware and save it on your PC. Your Current OS version, Downloaded Version AP, and CSC should be the Same.

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

3. Preparing Patched Boot Image file

• Download 7Zip-ZS and LZ4 and Install both on your PC. Using 7Zip-ZS, extract the files in the downloaded firmware. You will get four files. Click on the AP File and Extract it again. You will get some data along with the boot.img.lz4.

• Copy the boot.img.lz4 and Vbmeta.img.lz4 to the LZ4 Installed folder. Convert the lz4 file to a .img file by dragging the .img file to the lz4 application file. You have to pull the file to that application. The script will automatically convert the file to .img format. After the conversion, Copy the boot—img file to your mobile. Leave Vbmeta in the PC folder.

• Download Magisk Manager (Download Latest version) or Magisk Canary and install it on your mobile device. Next, open Installed Magisk and Select Install in Magisk; it will ask For a zip file and Patch Boot Image File. Select the Boot Image 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 .img file. Rename this file into the boot.img again.

• Now copy boot. img and Vbmeta. img files to your PC. We have already left the Vbmeta. img file on PC. Drag those files into the downloaded TWRP.tar file. Now you can see there are three files within the TWRP.tar file. Don’t extract the data. The three files contain a single .tar file that should be flashed using ODIN.

4. Flash TWRP.tar using ODIN

• Connect your USB cable to your PC. To do this, press and hold the Volume Down + Volume Up buttons and connect your mobile device to your PC via USB cable; after the Samsung logo appears, release all keys. Switch off your device. Then, enter Download mode.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Connect the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus mobile to the computer via a USB cable.

• Launch the Odin app on your computer. If this app detects the device (Odin), it will show you a message that reads – added!!!

• However, you won’t see this message if the device is not correctly connected to the PC. So, you must check the USB cable to see if it is reasonable and reconnect the device.

• After connecting the Samsung device, click the PDA/PA/AP button to browse/search and get the TWRP from where you saved it on your PC. Also, navigate to “options” and Un-tick the Auto-Reboot.

• Click on “Start.”

• Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.

• Kudos! You have just installed TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus. We installed TWRP. Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to the Magisk Installation steps. Press the Volume Down+Power button to exit Download mode, and quickly press the Volume Up+Volume Down+Power Button to boot into Recovery mode.

4.1 Install Multi disabler and Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus using TWRP

• Now you are in TWRP Recovery Mode.

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data. You can also take complete backups using TWRP. It will help you when something goes wrong.

• Return to Home of TWRP and select Install.

• Select Multi disabler.zip.

• Return to Home of TWRP and choose Install.

• Select Magisk.zip.

• You should Install them One by One. Don’t add more zip features to TWRP. After the Installation, Reboot 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.