How to Root Realme GT2 Master Explorer Edition using Magisk (Without TWRP)

This tutorial will guide you to root Realme GT2 Master Explorer without requiring to flash TWRP Recovery. Rooting with Magisk is an easy method, and doesn’t need technical skills much. If you own a Realme GT2 Master Explorer, and you want to perform numerous things that usually are not possible with Stock Android ecosystem, then you must root your device. Though, to flash the rooting file, you must unlock the bootloader of your device.

For those who do not know – it is certainly possible to install Magisk and root your phone without flashing TWRP at all. If you are an Android Enthusiast, and want to Root, in the due course of the article, we will guiding you through the process to root Realme GT2 Master Explorer using Magisk method.

A Brief Intro to Realme GT2 Master Explorer

The Realme GT2 Master Explorer features the specifications Chipset Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) CPU/ Processor Octa-core (1×3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) GPU Adreno 730 OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Display 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio)/ OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+/ 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density), Internal Storage/ RAM 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM Main Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS/ 50 MP, f/2.2, 150˚ (ultrawide)/ 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)/Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama/ 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS Selfie Camera Unspecified/ 1080p@30fps Battery Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable/ Fast charging 100W Model Number RMX3551

What is Root? Why Root?

‘Root’ refers to a storage unit, which acts as a topmost folder/ directory in the operating system, which holds data from various sections i.e. apps, systems and users. The primary job of this ‘root’ directory is to transfer data across every sections of the phone’s operating system. If you want to unleash the full potential of the hardware of your Realme GT2 Master Explorer , then rooting and flashing custom recovery like TWRP is the main concern.

Advantages of rooting Realme GT2 Master Explorer?

• The Stock ROMs have often limited and unsupported features in the sense of Customization. When you have a rooted device and also flashed TWRP recovery, then you are free to install any Custom ROMs, Mods, Kernel, and Xposed Framework and Xposed module support etc., as well as many apps which requires root access to work properly.
• Get access of all the files in the ‘root’directory of your phone.
• New phones often comes with bloatware pre-installed by OEM/ manufacturers. After gaining root access, user can uninstall all bloatware on Realme GT2 Master Explorer.
• Block ads on any installed apps, like YouTube, Chrome etc.
• Increase battery life, and gain better performance by overclocking the CPU.

Disadvantages of rooting Realme GT2 Master Explorer?

• One of the top most risk of rooting device is that during the process, Android device can ‘brick’. Once an Android phone is ‘bricked’ it usually turns unresponsive, won’t power on, and doesn’t function normally anymore.
• Rooting voids manufacturer warranty permanently
• Rooting or overclocking can cause the problem of ‘overheating’
• No more updates; the device would stop receiving any OTA firmware updates released by manufacturer from time to time with bug fixes, security patches for the Android operating system.

Prerequiste

Ensure to check your model number, which must be:

• Realme GT2 Master Explorer

You must have to ensure that prior to rooting your phone , you have read thoroughly the disclaimer and you agree to proceed further on your risk.

• Phone Should be Charged

Your phone must be 70% charged at least, else, it may lead to complications sometimes while experimenting. Why to take risk, try to charge it fully.

• Back Up

If you are either going to root your phone or install a Custom ROM, it is a good habit to make a back up of your phone. Make a back up of all your media like images, videos and all on your PC and your contacts on Cloud.

• Enable USB Debugging

(Applicable only for PC method, Skip if you will use APK method)

You must enable USB debugging option by going in to Settings, Applications and Developer options.

Downloads For Rooting Realme GT2 Master Explorer

Procedure to Root Realme GT2 Master Explorer (Without TWRP with Magisk)

Part 1: Preparing the boot image: Extract and Patch Boot.image using Magisk?

Step 1: First of everything, download stock ROM in your PC, and then extract the stock ROM in your PC.

Step 2: Now, connect your Realme GT2 Master Explorer with your PC, and transfer boot.img from the extracted folder to the internal storage of your device.

Step 3: Launch Magisk Manager as suggested previously in the pre-requisite section. When a popup arrives at the screen asking you to install Magisk, simply select Install>Install.

Step 4: Then, you will get two options, Download Zip only and Patch Boot Image File, simply tap on the option Patch Boot Image File, and select the boot image file transferred earlier in internal storage of your device.

Step 5: Once the boot image file is selected, in a matter of just couple of seconds, Magisk will start patching the boot.img file. Once the boot image file is patched, simply copy the patched_boot.img from internal storage of your device, and then replace the same in extracted ROM folder on your computer.

Then, its time to follow second part to flash the patched boot.img file on your Coolpad  Note 5 device.

Part 2: Patching the boot image: How to Install the patched Boot.image on Realme GT2 Master Explorer?

Step 1: Now, extract the ADB & Fastboot tool,  and then move the patched boot image file to same folder.

Step 2: Now, open CMD in adb-fastboot-tool folder, you must Press and hold down the Shift key + right-mouse-click to open the command window/PowerShell. Otherwise, simply check if device is connected to the computer or not, by following command, which will return device id:

fastboot reboot

Now, boot Realme GT2 Master Explorer into fastboot mode with following command:

adb reboot bootloader

Optional: You can either use above method using CMD to put the device into fastboot mode, otherwise;

• Turn off the device and press and hold Volume Down + Power buttons together. This will put the Realme GT2 Master Explorer into the fastboot mode.

Step 3: Then, enter the below command in order to flash the Magisk patched_boot.img to install Magisk and root Realme GT2 Master Explorer:

fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

Step 4: For devices with an A/B partition system, command is different. A/B system updates use two sets of partitions referred to as slots (generally slot A and slot B). For A/B partitions, you must use the following commands:

fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img

fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

IMPORTANT: Make sure to replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded. If you have renamed patched_boot.img or boot.img file name, then use the file name in commands accordingly.

Step 5: After flashing the patched boot image file, wait for process to finish flashing. Then reboot your device to the system, or otherwise use following command to reboot your device :

fastboot reboot

Verify the Systemless Root

Congratulations, now you have rooted Realme GT2 Master Explorer . Now, you can install Xposed Framework, and customize your smartphone as per your preference. If you wish to verify, you may launch Magisk Manager app. If everything goes well, all the options on the Magisk interface should be green ticked, confirming that device has bypassed the Google SafetyNet measure, latest version of Magisk installed, and properly rooted with MagiskSU.