In this regard, the ability to gain administrative access by rooting the device via Magisk has always been the go-to choice for many tech enthusiasts. And for the users owing this device, it could prove to be more of a necessity than just an optional tweak. This is because the device is frequently facing overheating issues and with no help from Sony, users have decided to take matters into their hands. In other words, flashing a custom kernel, underclocking the device, using a scheduler/governor profile, and disabling some core are just some of the modifications that users are looking to try out to fix this overheating issue. For all these tweaks, there are two requirements that you need to checkmark off the list- unlocking the bootloader and then rooting your Sony Xperia 1 IV. So without further ado, let’s check out how this could be carried out.
Benefits and Risks of Rooting
Once you root your device by flashing the Magisk patched boot.img via Fastboot Commands, you will be in a position to try out a plethora of customizations on your device. These include the likes of flashing custom ROMs, installing a custom recovery like TWRP, or flashing a custom kernel. Along the same lines, you could also flash Magisk Modules, Xposed Framework, Substratum Themes, Viper4Android, and the likes. However, this is just one side of the story.
Carrying out this process also has its downsides. First off, the process requires an unlocked bootloader. Doing so will wipe off all the data and could nullify the device’s warranty as well. Likewise, WideVine L1 will be degraded to L3, resulting in the inability to stream Netflix in HD [FIXED]. Then the SafetyNet will be triggered [FIXED], which might cause issues with banking apps [FIXED]. So if all that’s well and good, then let’s get started with the steps to root Sony Xperia 1 IV via Magisk.
How to Unlock Bootloader and Root Sony Xperia 1 IV
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: Install Android SDK
To begin with, install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.
STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking
Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your device. The former will make your device recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode. On the other hand, OEM Unlocking is required to carry out the bootloader unlocking process. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Software Information > Tap on Build Number Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
STEP 3: Unlock Bootloader on Sony Xperia 1 IV
You will also have to unlock the bootloader on your device. Do keep in mind that doing so will wipe off all the data and might make the device’s warranty null and void as well. So if that’s well and good, then refer to our guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on any Sony Xperia Device
STEP 4: Get Sony Xperia 1 IV Stock Boot.img
STEP 5: Patch Sony Xperia 1 IV Stock Boot via Magisk
STEP 7: Boot Sony Xperia 1 IV to Fastboot Mode
STEP 8: Root Sony Xperia 1 IV via Magisk
That’s it. These were the steps to unlock the bootloader and root Sony Xperia 1 IV via Magisk. 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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