In this regard, it’s the third generation is performing quite well in the custom development segment. Once you have check marked the sole prerequisite of an unlocked bootloader, you’ll be in a position to try out custom/GSI ROMs, flash a custom recovery like TWRP, or gain administrative privileges by rooting your Galaxy Z Fold 3 via Magisk Patched AP. However, it goes without saying that for many, rooting is at the top of their priority queue. If you are also in the same boat, then let’s get started with the steps to root your device right away.
Benefits and Risks of Rooting Galaxy Z Fold 3
Once you root your device, you will be in a position to flash a plethora of mods. These include the likes of Fox Magisk Modules, Substratum Themes, Xposed Framework via LSPosed, and Viper4Android among others. Along the same lines, you could also flash a custom kernel and implement your desired CPU profile. However, such tweaks do come in with a few risks as well. To begin with, rooting requires you to unlock the bootloader- which will wipe of all the data and could nullify the warranty as well. Likewise, SafetyNet will be triggered [FIXED] which will result in your inability to use banking apps [FIXED]. So if all that’s well and good, then let’s get started with the steps to root your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 via Magisk patched AP file.
How to Root Galaxy Z Fold 3 via Magisk Patched AP
The below instructions are listed under separate sections for ease of understanding. Make sure to follow the same sequence as mentioned. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
STEP 1: Unlock Bootloader
First and foremost, you will have to unlock the bootloader on your device. Do note that doing so will trip Knox and reset your device. If that’s well and good, then you may refer to our guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
STEP 2: Download Galaxy Z Fold 3 Stock Firmware
Next up, you will have to download the stock firmware for your device. For that, you could either use the Frija or SamLoder Tool [explained below] or check out one of these websites: samfw, sammobile, or samfrew. Once you have downloaded the firmware, extract it to any convenient location on your PC. This shall give you the AP, BL, CP, CSC, and HOME_CSC files. We will be using these files (except for HOME_CSC) to root your Samsung Galaxy z=Z Fold 3 via Magisk.
However, if the above firmware version isn’t in sync with your device’s requirement, then you could use the Frija Tool, SamLoader Tool, or websites such as SamMobile. As for this guide, let’s proceed with the Frija Tool. So check out our comprehensive guide on How to Download Samsung Stock Firmware/ROM via Frija Tool. Or you may refer to the below instructions as well:
STEP 3: Patch Galaxy Fold 3 AP via Magisk
STEP 4: Send Patched AP File to PC
You will now have to transfer this patched AP file to your PC. You could either do so via the normal USB method or using the ADB Pull method [recommended] as explained below:
STEP 5: Boot Galaxy Z Fold 3 to Download Mode
You will now have to boot your Galaxy Z Fold 3 to Download Mode so that Odin is able to identify it and hence allows us to carry out the flashing of the patched AP file. So refer to our guide to Boot any Samsung Device to Download Mode. Or refer to our below direct instructions:
STEP 6: Install Odin
STEP 7: Flash Patched AP file via Odin and Root Galaxy Z Fold 3
That’s it. These were the steps to root your Galaxy Z Fold 3 via the Magisk Patched AP file. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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