Easy Method To Root BLU G60 Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]

BLU G60 is one of the latest smartphones launched by BLU brand. It runs on stock Android 9.0 Pie which is optimized for low-specs smartphones. If you’re using this device and want to enable root access via Magisk, then this guide is for you. Here we have shared the required downloads, pre-requirements, and an Easy Method To Root BLU G60 Using Magisk without TWRP Recovery.

As an Android user, most of us want to heavily customize our Android devices. Rooting an Android device opens the unlimited possibilities of customizations that include installing rooted apps, hibernate background running tasks, improve battery life, lock screen or status bar changes, etc. It also offers uninstalling system apps, edit/delete system root files, installing custom modules, and more. All of these things can’t be possible without rooting.

Easy Method To Root BLU G60 Using Magisk

What is Magisk?

There are two most popular and widely used rooting methods available such as SuperSU and Magisk. Both the SuperSU and Magisk offer root access but nowadays, most of the developers and users prefer Magisk. Magisk is a system-less root that enables root access over the system components without affecting the system core-files.

Pre-Requirements:

The Stock ROM and Boot Image File are only for the BLU G60 model.
Make sure to take a complete backup of your device data at first.
Charge your device battery more than 60% at least.
You will require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
Download all the required files from below.

Required Downloads:

Download ADB and Fastboot files. (Windows/MAC)
BLU USB Drivers – download and install it on your computer.
Download the Magisk Manager app for your device.
BLU G60 Stock ROM – download on your PC.
Download and Install SPD Flash Tool on your computer as well.

Disclaimer:

Rooting a device will void the device(s) warranty. We’re at GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any kind of issue or error that occurs on your device during or after flashing any file or following this guide. Make sure what you’re doing. Any improper step or method can brick your device or the device may be stuck in bootloop. We will recommend you to take a full backup at first then proceed at your own risk.

Let’s head over to the rooting steps one-by-one.

1. Steps to Extract and Patch Boot Image using Magisk

You have to 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
Open the Magisk Manager app on your device. When a popup appears asking to install Magisk, select Install and choose to install again.
Tap on the “Patch Boot Image File”.
Go 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 need to follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.

2. Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image on BLU G60

Follow the given link to install Patched Boot Image on BLU G60:

Guide to Install the Patched Boot Image on Spreadtrum Device

Root BLU G60 via ADB Fastboot

In some cases, if the above method to Root BLU G60 doesn’t work, then try via ADB fastboot method.

After extracting the ADB Fastboot tool, you must move the patched boot image to the same folder. Hold the Shift key and click on the right mouse button to open the command window/PowerShell.
Run the following command in the open command prompt.
- Flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:

fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

- For devices with A/B partition system, use the following commands: fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img

fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

Kindly replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.

The flashing process will begin. Once done, run

fastboot reboot

You’re done.

Steps to Verify the Systemless Root

Download and install the Magisk Manager APK, and launch it.
To verify that you have a systemless root, check the top of the screen and if you see all options with Green Tick that means you’ve successfully rooted and bypassed the SafetyNet feature.

We hope this guide is helpful to you and you’ve easily rooted your BLU G60 device via Magisk. For any queries, you can ask in the comments below.