We have previously written an article on how to root the Samsung Galaxy S10 series running on Android 11. As Samsung officially rolled out the Android 12 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, we now bring an update on how to root the Galaxy S10 series running OneUI 4.0 and OneUI 4.1 on top of Android 12 using Magisk Manager. Magisk is the best tool to root any device, and we are also using this tool in this tutorial. This is a step-by-step guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S10 devices running OneUI 4.0 and 4.1 on top of Android 12 with Exynos chipset. The same guide works for other devices in the series, including S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 FE.
With the introduction of One UI with the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, Samsung has made many changes on the software front. They have improved their custom skin with many customization options and better security. With better and improved security, they have made things quite difficult when it comes to rooting a device. They don’t want users to root their Samsung devices and install custom binaries or ROMs.
However, if you want to root your Samsung Galaxy S10 device to experience the most out of it, there is a way. Rooting a device will give you an extra opportunity to customize your device and try different things like custom ROMs, etc.
You have to unlock the bootloader first to root the device. This will also wipe all the data from your device, so make sure to back up the data. If you don’t know how to unlock the bootloader of this device, then check our step-by-step guide on how to unlock the bootloader of a Samsung device. You also need to download the exact firmware that your device is running on. So, whichever firmware version you are currently on, you have to download the exact firmware on your computer. The third thing that you need to download and install is Odin on your PC.
Here is the step-by-step guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S10. Follow the steps below:-
Root Galaxy S10 Series running on Android 12
Step 1: Confirm the firmware build number of your Samsung Galaxy S10:
You have to download the stock firmware of the Samsung Galaxy S10 to root the device. You must confirm the build number of the firmware currently running on your device, as you have to download the same firmware.
To confirm it, follow the simple steps below.
- Open phone settings
- Search for About phone and open it
- Tap on software information
- In software information, you will find the Build Number
- Write down or copy the build number
Step 2: Download the Galaxy S10 Stock Firmware:
Rooting the Samsung Galaxy S10 devices requires patching the AP firmware file via Magisk. So, you need to download the stock firmware file that matches the build number of the firmware currently running on your device.
You can download the firmware package through many sources, like SamMobile or SamFrew. But we use Frija and also recommend you to use Frija. We recommend Frija because it downloads the firmware from Samsung’s server with full download speed. To use the tool, you must know your device model number and CSC/regional code.
- You can find your phone model number in the About Phone section in your device’s settings.
- Use the Phone Info Sam app to find out your device’s CSC/ regional code. This application is available on the Play Store.
Once you collect both the required information, download Frija from the link. Insert both the information in their desired field and download the firmware package. This process will be done on your PC as the Firja application is available for PC only.
Step 3: Extract the firmware package:
After downloading the firmware package, extract it as a zip file. There will be five files after you extract the firmware package zip file. At this stage, you will only require the file that starts with “AP” but you will need the rest of the files in the latter part of this tutorial.
In the next step, connect your device to the PC via a USB cable and copy the file “AP” onto your internal storage. Placing the file in the root directory means outside the folders is recommended.
Step 4: Patch the firmware with Magisk:
Download the latest version of Magisk Manager from it’s official GitHub page on your device. You need to sideload the APK file.
Launch the Magisk manager
Tap on Install at the top of Magisk manager
Make sure that Recover Mode is checked
Tap on Next in the top right.
Now, Choose “Select and Patch a file”
The file manager will open, where you can find all your files.
Select the file with “AP” you just copied on your device.
Tap “Let’s Go” on the top to continue.
The process will start and take some time, so be patient.
Once the process is completed, a new file named “magisk_patched.tar” will be stored in your device’s download folder.
Copy that file “magisk_patched.tar” into the same folder on your PC where the rest of the extracted files reside.
Step 5: Boot your device in the Download Mode:
If you don’t know how to boot your device into download mode, follow our step-by-step guide from the link to find out how to boot your Samsung devices into download mode. Connect your device to your PC using the USB Type C cable while in download mode.
Step 6: Download ODIN to continue the Process:
Download ODIN from this Link and install it on your PC.
Make sure your device is connected to the PC. ODIN will automatically recognize your device.
Step 7: Flash the extracted firmware files:
After your device is connected to the PC, open ODIN on your PC to flash the firmware files.
You should see that your phone is connected and detected properly by ODIN if you see Added written under the log tab on the left side. If nothing is mentioned there, your device isn’t connected properly and you need to check your USB connection between the mobile and the PC.
Remember, there were five files when you extracted the firmware file. You need all these files here to flash it in ODIN.
Click on the “BL” on the right side of Odin and select the file that starts with the “BL” from the extracted firmware files.
Next is the “AP” and you need to select the file named “magisk_patched.tar”. This is the file you just copied from your device to your PC.
Next, select the file with “CP” in the required section.
In the last “CSC” in the required section.
After selecting all the firmware files in their section, check all the boxes.
Click the “Start” button at the bottom to start the process.
Once you click the start button, ODIN will start the firmware file flashing process. The process will take some time as it flashes all the contents of the firmware files into the required root directory. So, be patient and let ODIN do it’s work properly.
Once the process is completed, you will see “Pass” on the top of ODIN.
Step 8: Boot your device into recovery mode:
Your device will automatically be rebooted once a “Pass” message is on ODIN. But you will not enter into the Android operating system. Instead, your device will keep booting again and again. Keep your device connected to the PC via USB cable and long press and hold the power, Bixby, and volume up button simultaneously to enter recovery mode. You must press these buttons when your device reboots on it’s own after seeing a Pass message in Odin.
Step 9: Factory Data Reset:
In recovery mode, you will be told that your data may be corrupted, so you cannot boot into Android. This is why you need to do a factory data reset.
Press the volume-down button and select the “Factory Data Reset” option.
Press the power button to confirm that option.
Again, press the volume down button to select the “Factory data reset” and then press the power button to confirm the factory data reset.
Step 10: Boot your Samsung Galaxy S10:
After the factory data reset, your device will boot and take you to the Android activation screen. The first boot after the factory data reset will take some time, so be patient. Once you see the Android activation screen, set your device options to your preferences as you would when buying a new one.
To load Magisk on your device, power it on while it is connected to the PC. Now you have to press and hold the Power button, Bixby button and the volume up button at the same time. Release all the buttons once you see the big Samsung Galaxy logo on your screen.
Now install the latest version of Magisk again from it’s official GitHub page, as you did earlier. Open the Magisk Manager application, which will require additional setup when you launch the Magisk app for the first time. Top on OK when you see a required additional setup popup, and your device will reboot on it’s own again. When your device boots up, open Magisk and it should say “installed”, which means that it is installed on your device.
Conclusion
That’s it. This is how you can gain root access to your Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 Fe. You can also download the root checker app from the Play Store to confirm that your device is rooted.
Note: One thing you need to remember is that you need to Press and hold the Power, Bixby, and Volume up buttons every time your device is connected to the PC when you reboot the device. If you don’t press the button combination on the boot, then Magisk will not load on your device. So, to load the Magisk, press the button combination while your device is connected to the PC and leave the button immediately when you see the Samsung Galaxy Logo.
