If you have gone through guides to root Galaxy M40 then you have probably got the method which uses the TWRP Recovery. But till now the TWRP recovery for Galaxy M40 is not available so, in this case, follow this guide which is tested on SM-M405F and its working. This method requires Odin Flash tool (link given below) which will help you to flash Magisk. Now let’s dive into the detailed guide to root Galaxy M40. There are many root related queries that you should know before rooting your phone. It will give you the idea that what will happen if you root your phone. These terms will help you to decide whether you should root your Galaxy M40 or not. So let’s start with understanding the concept of Root.
What is Root?
Rooting any phone gives access to the Root of the operating system on which phone is running. It means you will have the full control over all the system files and you can change it accordingly whenever you want. It opens a portal for system-level customization.
Advantages of Root
Full control over the operating system of your phone All the apps that require root access will start working Easy tweaks to increase performance manually Uninstall unnecessary preinstalled apps (bloatware) Easy full backup and restore Blocks annoying ads from all the apps (requires Adblocker) Better battery life and system performance
Disadvantages of Root
Following the wrong method could brick your device Rooting will void the warranty of the phone The device will not get any official OTA updates after rooting In the case of Samsung phones, the Samsung Knox feature will not work anymore
How to Root Samsung Galaxy M40
Now you know both the advantages and disadvantages of Rooting. So if you think you can use your phone despite these disadvantages then follow the root guide given below and root Galaxy M40. But first, collect all the required tools and files from the prerequisite section.
Prerequisites
Make sure bootloader is unlocked (Follow this guide) Make sure OEM unlocking is enabled and greyed out Download Odin Flash Tool on PC Install latest Magisk Manager App on the phone Take a full backup of your phone (This method will delete all the data) Download Firmware for your phone (The same version on which your phone is running) – Link for SM-405F Firmware
Guide to Root Samsung Galaxy M40
So there you have it the complete guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy M40 with Magisk. The method is tested and it’s working. After rooting you will be able to use apps like Titanium Backup. So enjoy your rooted Samsung Galaxy M40. And if you have any queries regarding the guide, comment with your query and we will reply with the solution. Also Check:
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