Root OnePlus 6T Pie 9.0 using TWRP and Install Magisk

OnePlus 6T devices are already fast enough for two more years and Root is unnecessary If you didn’t have a proper reason. Sometimes, unlocked bootloader devices may not get the regular patch updates directly from OnePlus, so you have to install the ROM every time If you want manually. Also it not that much secure if you didn’t properly maintain the security. Also, initially you may feel Devices is Superfast, but slowly you will realize some sudden lags, Not laggy but freeze and release screens. If you properly maintain the official OTA updates you can use this device with same Speed for a Long time.

Why should you Root OnePlus 6T?

You should have a proper reason, and you know what you are doing. Yes, with a Minimum of 8 GB RAM. You can use this mobile without root for 4-5 Years If you use correctly. Don’t root because everybody is saying when root your mobile it can become the fastest car in the world. No. Rooting is to extract some performance from the device. But, you already have Powerful specs and software. So, If you are addicted to some root apps, you can root. But, if you want to test, I won’t recommend it.

How to root OnePlus 6T A6013 Pie 9.0

OnePlus 6T International Variants comes with a flexible bootloader other than T-Mobile devices. T-Mobile devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that the other smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on your devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on OnePlus 6T. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your OnePlus 6T to gain root access. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets.

Unlock Bootloader T-Mobile

You can refer if you are using T-Mobile- Unlock Bootloader. After the Bootloader Unlock, you can follow the below steps.

Things to check out for;

• Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

• Backup your current files and data, full data loss process (save them on external storage).

Pre-Requirement Steps

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock in 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, OEM Unlock, and Enable the ‘Advanced Reboot.’ There is no complicated process in the OnePlus 6T.

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

• Also, download the ADB drivers. Install It on your PC.
• Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version) and Copy it to Your Phone Memory.

• Download and save the TWRP File in your Internal Memory and rename it to recovery.img.

• OnePlus 6T twrp-3.2.3-2-fajita

Unlock Bootloader using ADB and Fastboot

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Up+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.

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

• Now, connect the OnePlus 6T mobile to the computer via USB cable.

• Launch the fastboot on your computer. Open a Command prompt on your PC and type below command.

• fastboot devices

• It should display the connected devices. If you didn’t get the device, restart the command prompt and Disconnect and Connect your OnePlus 6T. If you are detected type below commands.

• fastboot oem unlock

• Hit enter, you will prompt to select an option in your mobile, Select Unlock Bootloader.

• After the process complete, It will boot into the normal operation. Now you have unlocked Bootloader.

• Check again enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode, OEM Unlock and Enable the “Advanced Reboot.” Sometimes they disabled them self after the boot.

Flash TWRP

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Up+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.

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

• Now, connect the OnePlus 6T mobile to the computer via USB cable.

• Launch the fastboot on your computer. Open a Command prompt on your PC and type below command.
• fastboot boot twrp recovery.img

• After the process complete, It will boot into the temporary TWRP. Don’t Boot into standard OS until we flash magisk.

Install Magisk in your OnePlus 6T using TWRP

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.

• Return to Home of TWRP select Install.

• Select Magisk.Zip.

• 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.