The latest offering from OnePlus has added three impressive additions to its eight generations. While there are a few eyebrows raised due to the look and feel of the latest OxygenOS skin (proximity to OneUI 3.0???), yet when it comes to custom development, it’s still the same big player in this domain. Right from unlocking the bootloader to flashing custom ROMs, there’s a lot to try out. Along the same lines, you could replace the device stock recovery with a custom one like TWRP. Then the ever-favorite option of gaining administrative rights is right there at the top. This ability to root your device opens the floodgates to the plethora of options. Right from flashing a custom kernel, to installing Magisk Modules, trying out Xposed Framework, or even installing Substratum Theme engine, there’s a lot to try. And in this guide, we will show you how to make full use of these tweaks. In other words, we would list out the steps to root OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T via TWRP and Magisk.
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Why Should You Root via TWRP
This is a pretty obvious question that a lot of you might ask. Since there are two different methods to root any Android device (with TWRP or without TWRP), why should we take the TWRP route? Here’s why! To root any Android device without TWRP, you would first have to download the complete stock firmware of your device. Then you would have to extract the stock boot.img file from it. And this is no easy task. Gone are the days when the firmware came in a ZIP format. Nowadays, OEMs like OnePlus and Google packs these partition files (vbmeta, system, boot, etc) inside the payload.bin file. [READ: How to Extract payload.bin and get the stock boot image file]. Along the same lines, Realme and Oppo pack these files inside the OZIP package. [READ: How to Extract OZIP Realme Stock ROM (Firmware)]. Extracting them requires Python and also a decryption tool in some instances. Anyways. once you get the stock boot.img file, you will then have to install Magisk Manager APK and then patch this boot.img file via it. Once that is done, you will have to flash this file via Fastboot Commands. Phew, doesn’t that calls for a lot of effort? This is one major reason why users prefer to root their device by taking the help of TWRP. And if you echo these thoughts as well, then this guide is just for you. Given here are the steps to root OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T via TWRP and Magisk.
How to Root OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T via TWRP and Magisk
There are a few prerequisites that your device needs to qualify. Make sure you go through them before proceeding with the instruction steps.
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To begin with, we would suggest you take a complete device backup. While rooting doesn’t wipe off data but unlocking the bootloader does. “But I have already unlocked my device’s bootloader”? Well, no issues, still take a backup to be on the safer side.Likewise, enable USB Debugging on your device. This will be needed so that your device gets recognized in ADB Mode. But why ADB mode? So that we could then boot your device to Fastboot Mode. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging. [Don’t Miss: Enable USB Debugging on a Broken Android Device’s Screen? Here’s a Workaround!]. Next up, install Android SDK platform Tools on your PC. This will provide you with the necessary ADB and Fastboot binary files.Also, download the latest Magisk Installer ZIP. This will be needed to patch the stock boot.img file.Finally, download the TWRP Recovery for your device: TWRP for OnePlus 8 | TWRP for OnePlus 8 Pro. Credit goes to XDA Recognized Developer mauronofrio. Unfortunately, as of now, there is no TWRP for the OnePlus 8T. So for now, if you own that device, you could instead root OnePlus 8T without using TWRP. As and when an active TWRP for this device gets available, we will update this post accordingly. TWRP for OnePlus 8T (Kebab) is now available, download it from here-TWRP IMG | TWRP ZIP. [Credits: XDA Senior Member theincognito]
That’s it. These were all the required files. You may now proceed with the steps to root OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T via TWRP and Magisk.
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STEP 1: Unlock Bootloader on OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T
First and foremost, you will have to unlock the bootloader on your OnePlus device. Do keep in mind that it may make the warranty null and void and would wipe off data from your device. So create a backup beforehand. With that obligatory warning message out of the way, here’s our guide on How To Unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 8/8T/8 Pro. The shorter version: execute fastboot oem unlock command to unlock the device’s bootloader.
STEP 2: Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T
STEP 3: Root OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T using Magisk
That’s it. These were the steps to root OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T via TWRP and Magisk. If you have any queries, do let us know in the comments.
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