[GUIDE] How to Root OnePlus 8 Pro without TWRP

[mauronofrio]

So today with some testers i managed to make root on OnePlus 8 Pro, I want to specify that 95% of the work was done by @topjohnwu (Magisk creator).

I will explain 2 different guides:

First Root Guide:

This guide is for a specific rom version, so you will need to use a specific patched boot.img

- Download the patched_boot.img
- Reboot your device in bootloader-fastboot mode
- Flash the patched_boot.img in the boot partition:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

replace "boot.img" with the patched_boot.img path

- Reboot the device
- Install Magisk Manager

Second Root Guide:

This guide is more generic than the first one, you should use this one if you are unable to find a specific patched boot.img

- Download a patched_boot.img (you should try with the latest one)
- Reboot your device in bootloader-fastboot mode
- Boot the patched_boot.img:

fastboot boot boot.img

replace "boot.img" with the patched_boot.img path

- Reboot the device
- Install Magisk Manager
- Click on Install, then direct install and wait the end of the process
- Reboot the device

TIPS:

You can get the stock boot images from the fastboot rom: Fastboot ROMs

HOW TO UPDATE a ROM and KEEP ROOT:

Before all Disable all magisk modules
Be sure to use the latest stable Magisk
You can update a stock rom from phone settings with local upgrade:
- Update the Rom WITHOUT REBOOT;
- Open Magisk Manager;
- In Magisk Manager, click on Install/Install/Direct Install;
- Again in Magisk Manager, click on Install/Install/Inactive Slot;
- Reboot.

Download:

Patched/Stock Boot Images:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=308380
or
https://sourceforge.net/projects/fastbootroms/files/OnePlus 8 Pro/Patched-Stock-Boot/

Reccomended ADB and Fastboot binaries:

Adb and Fastboot Installer

Donations:



Credits:

 

[mauronofrio]

I want to specify somethings:
Codename:
OnePlus 8: instantnoodle
OnePlus 8 Pro: instantnoodlep

OnePlus 8 Pro 10.5.4BA (Europe) stock rom link: https://otafsg1.h2os.com/patch/amaz...ygen_15.E.13_OTA_013_all_2004111446_df409.zip

 

[pijiman]

First of all, thank you for the awesome work!

Could you explain a bit what are the modifications made to boot.img?

 

[mauronofrio]

First of all, thank you for the awesome work!

Could you explain a bit what are the modifications made to boot.img?

I just patched it with magisk, so it only contains in addition magisk

 

[JetzNicht]

Wow, that was fast, thanks a lot guys

 

[DanneSwe]

Before flashing the patched_boot.img you need to unlock the bootloader.
Tick the "Advanced reboot" under Developer options
Then reboot your device in bootloader-fastboot mode
fastboot oem unlock

 

[Neurom67]

Many thanks for the quick Root my Device

 

[xocomaox]

I just patched it with magisk, so it only contains in addition magisk

Do you know if it passes SafteyNet with Magisk Hide enabled? Assuming not since Google now uses hardware signatures vs spoofable software ones.

 

[xByt3z]

Awesome, I had a bit of a struggle trying to find the full stock ROM link, thanks.

 

[pijiman]

I have a follow up question: what are the features needed from Magisk and Magisk Manager that require the Canary release? I can't find anything in their changelog and my curiosity is getting the best of me

 

[mauronofrio]

I have a follow up question: what are the features needed from Magisk and Magisk Manager that require the Canary release? I can't find anything in their changelog and my curiosity is getting the best of me

Canary builds are not needed.

 

[xByt3z]

Do you know if it passes SafteyNet with Magisk Hide enabled? Assuming not since Google now uses hardware signatures vs spoofable software ones.

Sure does

 

[xocomaox]

Sure does

That's interesting. Thanks!

 

[l_p_4_7]

Does this mean Google Pay still works? Thanks

 

[xocomaox]

Does this mean Google Pay still works? Thanks

Yes.

 

[Nekromantik]

Great work!
Im just sad that my fav kernel devs from OP7P wont be purchasing 8 Pro so no Smurf or SkyDragon kernel!

 

[xocomaox]

Great work!
Im just sad that my fav kernel devs from OP7P wont be purchasing 8 Pro so no Smurf or SkyDragon kernel!

SkyDragon dev is awesome! I had that on my LG G3!

 

[Nekromantik]

SkyDragon dev is awesome! I had that on my LG G3!

Yeah due to increased price I am worried we wont get as much development on 8 Pro. I might get back into situation I was in on 7 pro 5g which had non existent development

 

[Neil_Armstrong_]

Great work!
Im just sad that my fav kernel devs from OP7P wont be purchasing 8 Pro so no Smurf or SkyDragon kernel!

feel free to compile them for us

 

[Logan0829]

I have a patched img for the global AA device! Would you like to add it to your post?