How To Root Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]

Now, head over to the device specifications and features as well.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Specifications: Overview

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite features a massive 10.4 inches IPS LCD featuring a Full HD+ resolution. And it results in a pixel size of 1200 x 2000, an aspect ratio of 5:3, and a pixel density of 224 Pixel Per Inch ( PPI ). Coming to the internals of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, it comes with the common Exynos 9611 SoC that we have already seen on a couple of Samsung smartphones. As you know, this SoC is built on the 10nm process and has an octa-core setup. This setup includes four Cortex A73 cores clocked at 2.3GHz, and the other four Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz.

To the GPU side, this SoC pairs with the Mali G72 MP3 GPU. Talking about the memory options, the device comes only with 4GB of RAM. While it comes with 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. Further, there is also an option to expand the room via the dedicated micro SD card slot. This new tablet runs on the latest One Ui 2.0, which uses the new Android 10 as the base.

Speaking about the Camera, Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite features a single rear camera. It is not a drawback since most of the tablets are not camera-centric like smartphones. This setup includes an 8MP sensor with a pixel size of 1/4″, 1.12µm. Of course, the rear camera can shoot HDR photos and also can take panorama shots. To the front, the device sports a 5MP sensor, which can shoot videos up to 1080P @ 30fps.

This new tab, i.e., the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, packs a massive 7,040 mAh battery that charges over the USB type C port. This battery also comes with support for 15W fast charging tech. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NFC, USB 3.1, and Type-C 1.0 reversible connector. Unfortunately, there is no support for FM radio in this device.

Definition of Root

Smartphone Rooting is just like a jailbreaking the device to get the admin access over subsystem, system apps, the root directory of the device and more. It will give you the superuser control to use your device over an Android subsystem. After rooting a device, the user can delete, edit, or change the system files or settings easily. The rooted users can also increase or decrease the system performance, battery performance, etc.

Mostly, the rooting process will come in handy if you’re using any third-party Custom ROMs. This will increase the accessibility up to a broader extent. Though sometimes improper rooting may brick your device or void your device warranty as well (if applicable). Most commonly, people use rooting to change themes, icons, fonts, install other mod files, tweaking Android settings for visual changes, etc.

Additionally, a rooted device user can also tweak notification panel, system user interface, accent color changes, install Xposed modules, lock screen changes, widgets, camera improvements, and more.

Advantages of Rooting

• You can get access to all files on your Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
• You can increase the performance of your device by overclocking.
• By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking device.
• Install the Xposed Framework and Xposed module support.
• Uninstall Bloatware on Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.
• You can block Ads on any applications like YouTube, Browser.
• By Rooting your device, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.

Steps To Root Galaxy Tab S6 Lite using Magisk

Before starting the rooting process, make sure to unlock the device bootloader at first. Then you can continue with the next steps.

After you have downloaded the exact firmware file based on your device model number, you can extract the boot.img file to patch it via Magisk manager app.

Guide to Extract Boot Image File and rename to .tar file

Steps to Create a Patched boot image using Magisk Manager

• First, download and install the latest Magisk Manager app.
• Next, connect your device to the PC via the USB cable.
• Copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder to your device storage.
• Now, open the Magisk Manager app and select INSTALL and choose to install again.
• Then tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.

• Go to internal storage and select your device boot image that you moved earlier.
• Now, wait for Magisk to 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, follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.

• Odin flash tool accepts files in .tar format. So, you have to use 7zip and archive it to .tar format. You can even rename the file as boot.img.tar as shown in the below screenshot.

Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image tar file on Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Now, follow the final or second method to install the patched boot image file on your Galaxy handset. But first, follow the requirements.

Pre-Requirements:

• ROM Supported for – Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
• Keep your device battery charged up to 60% at least before doing anything.
• Take a full backup without Root of the device internal storage.
• A Windows PC or Laptop and a USB cable are required.
• Download Latest ODIN tool and install it on your computer.
• Download and Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers on your computer.
• Copy the patched boot image file into the ADB & Fastboot directory.

Instructions to Root Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Using Magisk

After following the pre-requirements and unlocking the bootloader, in order to Root Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Using Magisk, let’s take a look at the rooting steps.

• First, reboot your device into download mode.
• Now, connect your phone to the PC via the USB cable.
• Once you are connected, now open the downloaded ODIN.exe file.

• When you connect the USB cable you will see a blue sign in Odin.

• Now, load the patched boot.tar file in the AP section.

• Go to Option and see whether the Auto Reboot and F-Reset Time selected or not). If not then select these two. Don’t select re-partition.

• Now, tap on the Start button to root your device.
• Your device will reboot when the process will complete.
• Then wait for a few minutes. The first boot will take some time.
• You’re done. Enjoy!

We assume this guide is really helpful to you and you have successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite device by using Magisk. In case of any issue, do let us know in the comments below.