Any experiences with Magisk (FP5)?

[Jona]

Hi guys,

I just got my Fairphone 5.
Is anybody here, that already has made experiences with obtaining root access (with Magisk)?
I guess, that I have to follow the instructions like the Fairphone 3/4…

Thanks!
Jona

[ff2u]

Although this topic is mainly for FPOS and not /e/OS you may find a lot of experience information here:
https://forum.fairphone.com/t/how-to-root-the-fp5-and-ota-update-at-your-own-risk/101449

And in addition maybe one of the most important information: don’t try to relock your phone after rooting it:

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