Rooting Nothing Phone 2 Using Magisk

Your Nothing Phone 2 is a versatile device, but did you know that you can unlock its true potential through a process called rooting? Rooting grants you elevated administrator or superuser privileges, offering extensive control over your device. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll navigate you through the steps for rooting your Nothing Phone 2, while keeping in mind the advantages and potential risks associated with this procedure.

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Advantages of Rooting

Complete Control: Root access empowers you to personalize your device extensively, eliminating the constraints imposed by the manufacturer.
Installation of Root Apps: Rooting enables you to install applications that demand root access, providing access to advanced features and functionalities.
Access to System Files: With root privileges, you can delve into and modify even the most secure system files, optimizing your device’s performance to your liking.

Disadvantages of Rooting

Risk of Bricking: Rooting, when done incorrectly, carries the risk of “bricking” your device, rendering it inoperable.
Vulnerability to Security Threats: Rooted devices might be more susceptible to certain security threats and malicious apps.

Before we embark on this journey, please ensure you’ve completed the following prerequisites:

Prerequisites:

Charge your Nothing Phone 2’s battery to at least 80% to avoid interruptions during the process.
Unlock the bootloader, which may necessitate enabling USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

Unlocking the Bootloader

To initiate “Developer Mode” on your Nothing Phone 2, navigate to Settings > About Phone, and tap the Build Number seven times.
In the Settings main menu, navigate to System > Advanced > Developer Options, and activate USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

The Rooting Process:

1: Download Android Platform Tools

Download the Android Platform Tools from this link and extract them on your PC.

2: Connect Your Device

Establish a connection between your Nothing Phone 2 and your PC using a USB data cable.

3: Launch the Command Prompt

Locate the extracted Platform Tools folder, open a Command Prompt window, and enter “CMD” in the address bar, then press Enter.

4: Enter Bootloader Mode

Execute the command: adb reboot bootloader.
Confirm a successful connection by executing: ‘fastboot devices’. Ensure your device appears in the list.

5: Unlock the Bootloader

To unlock the bootloader, input the command: fastboot flashing unlock.
Your Nothing Phone 2 will display a confirmation message. Utilize the volume keys to select “Unlock The Bootloader” and use the Power Key to execute the action. Please note that this process will erase all data on your phone.

6: Download Firmware

Download the firmware suitable for your Nothing Phone 2 from the provided links.

Global 2.0.1 (Full)

EEA 2.0.1 (Incremental) from 2.0.0

Nothing OS 2.0.2

Ensure you’ve downloaded the exact same firmware version as the one currently installed on your device.
Extract the firmware to your PC desktop.

7: Patch the Boot Image

Use the “Fastboot Enhance Tool“ to load the “payload.bin” file, extract the “boot.img” file, and transfer it to the “Platform tools” folder.

Steps to Root Nothing Phone 2 using Magisk

Download and install the Magisk app on your Nothing Phone 2.
Open the Magisk app and tap “Install” adjacent to “Magisk.”
Select “Select and Patch a File” and choose the “boot.img” file from the Platform Tools folder.
Tap “LET’S GO” to initiate the patching process.

1: Copy the Patched Boot Image

Copy the patched “img” file back to your “platform-tools” folder, making sure it’s named “boot.img” if it’s different.

2: Flash the Boot Image

Reboot your Nothing Phone 2 into fast boot mode.
Establish a connection between your phone and your PC using a USB data cable.
Launch Windows Powershell or Command Prompt from the Platform Tools folder.
Execute the command: fastboot flash boot boot.img and press Enter.
Once you receive the “Finished” message from the command prompt, you’re good to proceed.

3: Reboot Your Device

Restart your Nothing Phone 2 using the command: fastboot reboot.

Congratulations! Rooting of your Nothing phone 2 is completed with superuser privileges. You can verify your root access using any root checker app from the Play Store.

Please exercise caution throughout this process, as any missteps could result in undesired outcomes. This guide provides temporary root access; for permanent root access, follow the supplementary steps detailed in the article.