How To Guide How I rooted my international (EU) Realme GT 5G

[joebrit]

I couldn't find any simple instructions for rooting so hopefully this helps someone.

I'm assuming you've already unlocked your bootloader. If not, download the deep testing app (there are various apks on xda e.g. from here). Then submit the application (it took me a few minutes to get approved) then use the app to reboot into the bootloader, then run command fastboot flashing unlock. I don't believe the deep testing app works on android 12 yet so you may have to downgrade to android 11 to unlock your bootloader.

If your bootloader is unlocked you can update to android 12 (though it isn't necessary to root). If your gt isn't offering you the latest version you can download a recent version on this thread and then use "local install" in the update menu.

Next, download twrp from:
https://github.com/qiurigao/RMX2202
The latest version is twrp-3.6.0-V2.img

And download magisk from:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
The latest version is Magisk-v24.3.apk

Put your gt into fastboot mode by powering off, then hold the power and volume down buttons together until you're in the fastboot screen.
Then run command:
fastboot boot "twrp-3.6.0-V2.img"
Do NOT try installing twrp as I've read it can cause issues.
This should boot twrp (it will be in chinese but it doesn't matter).
Rename the magisk apk to a zip e.g. Magisk-v24.3.zip
Now run:
adb push Magisk-v24.3.zip /data/Magisk-v24.3.zip
Then:
adb shell "twrp install /data/Magisk-v24.3.zip"
Now you can adb reboot and you should be rooted!
Good luck.

 

[Fjsdfjasdasd]

Thank you so much this guide. i've successfully rooted my device. but how can i run the banking apps ? because magisk hide not working. thanks in advance.

 

[F0Xie]

Thank you so much this guide. i've successfully rooted my device. but how can i run the banking apps ? because magisk hide not working. thanks in advance.

Having the same issue. Unfortunately no banking apps working for me.

 

[UrekD]

Having the same issue. Unfortunately no banking apps working for me.

Thank you so much this guide. i've successfully rooted my device. but how can i run the banking apps ? because magisk hide not working. thanks in advance.

Look in Magisk settings, enable Zygisk (beta), enable enforce denylist, add apps to the denylist then install universal safetynet fix module from github and reboot device.

 

[F0Xie]

Update: now we can use deep testing app to unlock bootloader while using Realme UI 3

 

[sonic_7]

Unlocking bootloader and rooting the device will format data?

 

[0kti]

Unlocking bootloader - yes

 

[Gordin]

Thanks, this worked!

Also, really DO NOT install Magisk by clicking on "Install" in the TWRP interface, it can brick the device. Just don't touch the phone while installing Magisk, only use the fastboot and adb commands.

 

[robertaalves]

Update: now we can use deep testing app to unlock bootloader while using Realme UI 3

still working on last update?

 

[F0Xie]

still working on last update?

Yes, absolutely. It will work in Android 12 no matter how many updates you'll get. But will not work in Android 13.

 

[wlanguide]

Thanks man, it worked like a charm.

 

[Gordin]

Yes, absolutely. It will work in Android 12 no matter how many updates you'll get. But will not work in Android 13.

This method works with the Android 13 update.
Use the same twrp image (twrp-3.6.0-V2.img) but use the latest Magisk (25.2)

I did this with 2 devices and had no Problems with root. Had to reinstall the Magisk App afterwards though.

(FWIW I did not remove root before updating to Android 13, that doesn't seem to be a problem)

 

[JimKatsanos]

Hiiii, I'm thinking of buying this phone so I got 2 questions; 1) are there any custom roms available? From my little to none research, I've only found gsi, andd after my failed attempts, hearing the word gsi brings a bad taste, lol. Aanndd 2) is there any development/general discussion group about this device on telegram?

 

[alex61194]

This method works with the Android 13 update.
Use the same twrp image (twrp-3.6.0-V2.img) but use the latest Magisk (25.2)

I did this with 2 devices and had no Problems with root. Had to reinstall the Magisk App afterwards though.

(FWIW I did not remove root before updating to Android 13, that doesn't seem to be a problem)

can you open the bootloader in a13? or you need to open it before update?

 

[Gordin]

Hm, to unlock bootloader, you need the right deep testing apk for your system version. I haven't looked into if there exists one for Android 13, but I would just downgrade the phone to a patch that works. I think I unlocked mine by downgrading to stock, and then installing the latest system update that is still Android 11. Sounds like there is a working Android 12 too, but I haven't tested it. Having to downgrade doesn't really matter to me, because unlocking will wipe all user data anyway. (Of course if you find a deep testing apk that is meant for 13, you can also try that, I just don't know if one exists)

can you open the bootloader in a13? or you need to open it before update?