Easy Method to Root Alcatel 3V 5099D using Magisk without TWRP
If you’re using the Alcatel 3V (5099D) device and want to enable root access via Magisk then this guide is for you. In this guide, we have shared with you the...
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Last updated on January 27, 2020
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If you’re using the Alcatel 3V (5099D) device and want to enable root access via Magisk then this guide is for you. In this guide, we have shared with you the steps to root Alcatel 3V using Magisk without TWRP in a very simple way for your ease.
Every Android user wants to get the most out of it when it comes to the customizations and tweaking your device. Rooting is one of them and offers superuser or administrator access to the user in order to modify the system files and apps easily. After enabling root access, users can edit or delete system root directory files, overclock device performance, use rooted apps, install custom modules, etc. There are unlimited possibilities that you can perform on your rooted Alcatel 3V easily.
In order to root your Alcatel 3V, we will use the Magisk to patch stock boot image and flash that to your device boot partition. Now, if you ask why Magisk? It’s a system-less root process that doesn’t tamper the system partitions while enabling root access. Magisk can also hide online security measures to work apps properly like any banking app, SafetyNet, etc.
Alcatel 3V (5099D) Device Overview
Alcatel 3V was announced in February 2019 which sports a 6-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with 195 PPI pixel density. The device is protected by a 2.5D curved glass screen.
Alcatel 3V is powered by a MediaTek MT6735A chipset coupled with 2/3GB of RAM and 16/32GB of internal storage. It also supports an external memory card. The device came out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo and backed by a 4000 mAh battery (Non-removable).
As far as the camera concerned, the device has a Dual-camera setup with 12MP + 2MP primary sensors and a selfie camera with a 5MP lens. Other connectivity option includes 4G-VoLTE, GPS, Glonass, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer. etc. The Alcatel 3V comes with a rear fingerprint sensor feature.
What is Root? (Advantages)
Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.
The advantage of Rooting:
You can get access to all files on your Alcatel 3V, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
You can increase the performance of your Alcatel 3V by overclocking.
Download And Install the SP Flash tool on your computer
Warning:
We’re at GetDroidTips won’t be responsible for any kind of error or damage that occurs to your phone during or after following this guide or flashing any file. You should know what you’re doing. Take a full backup at first and proceed at your own risk!
1. How to Extract and Patch Boot.image using Magisk?
First of all, download and extract the ROM to your PC.
Attach your device via USB cable and copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder to your device storage
Launch Magisk Manager. When a popup appears asking to install Magisk, select INSTALL and choose install again.
Tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.
Navigate to internal storage and select your phone’s boot image that you transferred earlier.
Wait for a couple of seconds. Magisk will start patching the boot image.
Once the boot image has been patched, copy the “patched_boot.img” from the internal storage and replace it in the same extracted ROM folder on your PC.
Now you can follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.
2. Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image on Alcatel 3V
Follow the proper guide to install Patched Boot Image on Alcatel 3V (5099D) from below link:
Now, in order to verify the systemless root access on your phone, you will see the status screen. Here all options should be green ticked if properly rooted. If yes, that means you’ve successfully bypassed the Google SafetyNet measure as well.
That’s it, guys. We hope that you’ve found this guide useful and have successfully rooted your Alcatel 3V (5099D) device. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.
