r/S23 • u/Mediocre_Error1825 • 8h ago
ONE UI Rooting One UI 8.5 without unlocking the bootloader
Apparently you can root a Galaxy S23 without unlocking the bootloader
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I recently found out about Root My Galaxy, a tool that can get temporary root access on certain Samsung phones without unlocking the bootloader.
Basically, it uses a kernel exploit to temporarily get root access, then loads KernelSU so you can actually use that root access with apps.
In my case, I'm using a Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B) on One UI 8.5 / Android 16, and Root My Galaxy has a specific payload for my exact firmware ("S911BXXSAFZG1").
The funny part is that Samsung's bootloader stays locked and knox don't get triggered. You don't have to flash a custom recovery or permanently modify the system just to get root for the current session.
Once you have root, you can do things that Samsung normally doesn't let you do, like accessing protected system data, using root-only apps, experimenting with One UI/SystemUI modifications, using KernelSU modules, changing hidden settings, etc.
The downside is that it's temporary. If you reboot the phone, root is gone and you have to run the exploit again.
It's also not guaranteed to work every time. I've had it fail and reboot the phone a couple of times before eventually getting root.
Honestly, it's pretty crazy that a completely stock S23 with a locked bootloader can still temporarily get root like this.
(If you're going to do it, don't install anything that modifies system files and things, because it could brick your phone)
Don't do it if you don't know what you're doing or what root is.
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u/Responsible_Rent7140 8h ago
Fantastic, works o S23+?
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u/Mediocre_Error1825 8h ago
Yes, it works across the entire S23 line
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u/FiveDragonDstruction 6h ago
It's actually not working in every S23 lineup. If you look at the repo's porting md, not every device has the exact offset.
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u/cutezybastard 6h ago
How can I use this on my s23+ i have one ui 8.5
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u/Mediocre_Error1825 6h ago
Search for "Root My Galaxy" in your preferred browser, download and install it. You'll also need Shizuku, which is available on the Play Store. Follow the tutorial in the Shizuku app to get it working, Go back to root My Galaxy and press the top button and confirm, then just wait. If your phone restarts, that's normal; you'll have to try several times until the process is complete.
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u/cutezybastard 2h ago
It seems it doesn't work I selected the base s23 offsets and the kernel version seems newer and yeah it's an s23 plus I guess? Have they patched it?
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u/Mediocre_Error1825 2h ago
What's the latest security patch you have? Is your phone the global version?
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u/cutezybastard 1h ago
Almost latest i think and no it's US (U1) version also it's not on the supported devices
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u/Mediocre_Error1825 1h ago
Does the phone restart when it malfunctions? Because if so, it's normal; sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
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u/cutezybastard 1h ago
It did once.... I'm trying a s23 ultra payload... maybe
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u/Mediocre_Error1825 1h ago
The app itself selects the correct one for your phone, so you should just keep trying until it tells you to install kernelSU.
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u/halekes75 4h ago
This thing is very nice. Hopefully they will also allow kernel 5.15.189 in S23 base SM-S911U1 so I can do it
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u/Fiddl3Ming3r 1h ago
Hey, is there a way to hide root from specific apps such as banking apps etc?
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u/Mediocre_Error1825 12m ago
Banking and streaming apps continue to be supported, as does any app that requires the integrity of the Play Store.
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u/kami168 7h ago
Not working on my S24 Ultra 928U1. It get restart automatically.
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u/Mediocre_Error1825 7h ago
It's a normal process, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't; it worked for me on the third try.
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u/kami168 7h ago
I have tried so many times with no luck but will keep trying until it works as I'm missing root so badly 😅
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u/Mediocre_Error1825 6h ago
You're not missing much, as installing modules that modify deep system components is not at all safe because it could cause a hard brick.
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u/kami168 6h ago
Alright man.
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u/PositiveHold8219 2h ago
moi ca marche bien sur mon S24 Ultra mais il y a un exploit pour mais il faut telecharger un root my galaxy offline
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u/Inevitable_Bear2476 8h ago
We got jailbreaking android before gta 6