The new update introduces support for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, as well as other Galaxy devices running Android 13, and even prepares for the upcoming Android 14 release. But that's not all: Magisk 26.0 comes with a host of improvements and new features that make it an even more powerful tool for Android enthusiasts.
For Android users who love to explore the possibilities of their devices, Magisk needs no introduction. As an open source software that provides systemless root access, Magisk has become a go-to solution for those who seek full control over their Android experience. And now, with the release of version 26.0, Magisk is taking things to the next level.
One of the notable changes in this version is the refreshed SELinux patching component, which includes an improved pre-init partition detection mechanism. This results in some minor changes to the Magisk installation steps. While the direct boot image patching method remains unaffected, users installing Magisk v26.0 and higher using a custom recovery environment will need to reinstall it through the Magisk app after the initial boot up.
Unfortunately, this version of Magisk no longer supports any pre-Android 6.0 devices, meaning that it will only support Marshmallow or higher. This is a necessary measure to minimize the regression factor and keep the codebase as lean as possible, but it may be a blow for those still clinging to older Android phones.
One of the notable changes in this version is the refreshed SELinux patching component, which includes an improved pre-init partition detection mechanism. This results in some minor changes to the Magisk installation steps. While the direct boot image patching method remains unaffected, users installing Magisk v26.0 and higher using a custom recovery environment will need to reinstall it through the Magisk app after the initial boot up.
Unfortunately, this version of Magisk no longer supports any pre-Android 6.0 devices, meaning that it will only support Marshmallow or higher. This is a necessary measure to minimize the regression factor and keep the codebase as lean as possible, but it may be a blow for those still clinging to older Android phones.
The full changelog for Magisk v26.0 includes various improvements and new features, such as a new magic mount backend, a new API version for Zygisk, and support for amonet microloader devices. Additionally, MagiskInit now supports replacing existing *.rc files in overlay.d, and MagiskPolicy has been updated to support Android U.
Users can download the latest version of Magisk from its GitHub project page, although pre-compiled binaries were not available at the time of writing. Nevertheless, the official changelog is available, so the build should be made available soon. With these new improvements and features, Magisk remains a must-have tool for Android enthusiasts looking to customize their devices to the fullest.
Users can download the latest version of Magisk from its GitHub project page, although pre-compiled binaries were not available at the time of writing. Nevertheless, the official changelog is available, so the build should be made available soon. With these new improvements and features, Magisk remains a must-have tool for Android enthusiasts looking to customize their devices to the fullest.
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