You don't lose the root. Follow #855 post instructions from an OTG deviceAwesome. Would you be able to tell me if I would lose root status? Apologies as I'm new to this and don't feel like setting up magisk and hidemyapplist again... Thanks for the help
Boot Recovery
Flash Firmware (requirement V13.0.9.0.skheuxm) (Skip if you are on this version)
Flash Crdroid (Toggle Auto Flash Twrp)
Reboot Recovery
(Optional) Flash Gapps (No Auto Toggy Needed)
(Optional) Flash Magisk (No Auto Toggy Needed) (optional) Flash dfe
Boot system