Magisk, a widely recognized rooting application for Android smartphones, recently received a significant update to Magisk v26.2. This update comes with a range of new features, improvements, and bug fixes that continue to enhance its utility and appeal to Android users.
Features of Magisk v26.2 APK
Magisk stands out for its ability to make alterations to a device’s operating system without affecting the system partition, and it has gained popularity for its ease of use and compatibility with Google’s SafetyNet inspections.
Notable highlights of Magisk v26.2 include the transition to the RUST environment and an increase in the minimum supported Android version to 6.0. As a result, users with devices running Android 6.0 or higher can now access the latest versions of Magisk. The update also involved discontinuing support for Android Lollipop due to technical challenges and limited user demand for such an outdated OS.
Magisk v26.2 introduces significant enhancements to various components, including MagiskBoot, MagiskSU, MagiskPolicy, and Magisk Manager apps. The app now supports the extraction of boot images from payload.bin files, listing cpio content, handling AVB 1.0 signing and verification directly, and more. Notably, the app gains the ability to patch boot images from ROM zips and properly preserve boot.img when patching Samsung firmware with init_boot.img.
Here’s a summary of the key changes:
- MagiskBoot supports extracting boot image from payload.bin
- MagiskBoot handles cpio files containing character files
- MagiskSU has new support options (-g and -G)
- MagiskSU can switch the mount namespace to PID with -t
- MagiskPolicy features improved patching of extended permissions
- Magisk Manager now supports patching boot images from ROM zips and properly preserves boot.img during patching of Samsung firmware with init_boot.img
For users interested in downloading Magisk v26.2 and accessing original download links, more detailed instructions can be found through the provided link at the end of the article. This update further solidifies Magisk’s position as a powerful tool for Android enthusiasts seeking customization and functionality while maintaining compatibility with modern Android versions and safety measures.
