How to root Android 14 using Magisk Patched Boot Init_Boot

With the release of Android 14 OS, users have been able to enjoy a lot of new and exciting updates. Some of the new features include notifications flash, lock screen customizations, and auto confirm lock screen among others.

However, sometimes people want more and more. If you want to get more out of your Android smartphone running Android 14, you’ll need to root your device. You can root Android 14 using Magisk Patched Boot Init_Boot as long as you know the right steps.

If you’re looking to know how to do that, then this guide will be helpful. In this guide, you will get to know how to root Android 14 using Magisk Patched Boot Init_Boot.

How to root Android 14 using Magisk Patched Boot Init_Boot

Step 1: Install Android SDK

Firstly, you’ll need to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. It’s the official ADB and Fastboot binary offered by Google. You’ll need to download it and extract it to a convenient location on your PC.

Step 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking

To start off, you’ll need to enable Developer Options on your smartphone. Go to settings -> About phone -> tap on build number 7 times -> return to Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Developer options -> Finally enable USB debugging and OEM Unlocking.

Step 3: Unlock the bootloader

There is often an element of confusion regarding this step but to put it into perspective, you’ll need to unlock the bootloader on your device before you can root Android 14 smartphone. Remember, unlocking the bootloader on your Android smartphone will mean wiping off all the data on your phone and nullifying the device’s warranty.

Step 4: Extract Stock Fold Init_Boot.img

• To start off, you’ll need to download the factory image for your handset
• You should ensure that you download the same version that is installed on your smartphone currently
• To check for it, go to Settings -> About Phone -> Build Number
• Once downloaded, you’ll need to extract it to any convenient location on your PC
• Then, head over to the Images folder and you’ll get the init_boot.img
• Now, copy it and transfer it to your device

Step 5: Patch Boot/Init_Boot using Magisk

• Download and install the Magisk app
• Launch it and tap on the Install button beside Magisk
• Then, you should choose “Select and Patch a File”
• Navigate to the stock init_boot file before selecting it
• Tap on the “Let’s Go” option at the top right
• The init_boot file will be patched and placed under the Downloads folder
• Transfer the file to the platform-tools folder on the PC

Step 6: Boot your device to Fastboot Mode

1. Connect your phone to the PC via USB cable
2. Ensure that USB debugging is enabled
3. After that, head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, before hitting Enter
4. It’ll launch the Command Prompt
5. Type in the following command in the CMD window for booting your device to Fastboot Mode

adb reboot bootloader

6. Then, type in the below command to verify the Fastboot Connection

fastboot devices

7. If you’ve got a device ID followed by the fastboot keyword, the connection will be successful

Step 7: Root Android 14 handset using Magisk Patched Init_Boot

• Type the following command in the CMD window for flashing the patched init_boot.img file –

fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img

• Ensure that you’re replacing magisk_patched.img with the appropriate name of the patched init_boot.img file
• If this command didn’t work, you’ll have to manually flash the init_boot to both slots via the below command –

fastboot flash init_boot_a magisk_patched_boot.img

fastboot flash init_boot_b magisk_patched_boot.img

• Your smartphone will boot to the root Android 14 OS
• If it doesn’t happen, you can manually boot to the root Android 14 OS by entering the following command –

fastboot reboot

If you have any questions or suggestions feel free to leave that in the comment section down below.