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FusionGate Rooting Guide

Step-by-step instructions for rooting Samsung A15/A16/A53/A54 devices for FusionGate installation.

⚠️ Important: Rooting your device will void the manufacturer's warranty. Only proceed if you understand the risks and have backed up all important data.

Supported Devices

FusionGate is certified for the following Samsung devices:

Model Android Version Status
Samsung Galaxy A15 Android 14, 15 Certified
Samsung Galaxy A16 Android 14, 15 Certified
Samsung Galaxy A53 Android 13, 14 Certified
Samsung Galaxy A54 Android 13, 14, 15 Certified

Prerequisites

  • Samsung device from the supported list above
  • Windows PC with USB port
  • USB cable (preferably original Samsung cable)
  • At least 50% battery charge on the device
  • Samsung USB drivers installed on PC
  • Odin tool (latest version)
  • Device-specific TWRP recovery image
  • Magisk APK (latest stable version)

Step 1: Enable Developer Options

  1. Go to Settings → About Phone
  2. Tap Software Information
  3. Tap Build Number 7 times until you see "Developer mode enabled"
  4. Go back to Settings → Developer Options
  5. Enable USB Debugging
  6. Enable OEM Unlocking (if available)
ℹ️ Note: If OEM Unlocking is grayed out, you may need to connect to the internet and wait 7 days after setting up the device.

Step 2: Unlock Bootloader

  1. Power off the device completely
  2. Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down simultaneously
  3. While holding both buttons, connect the USB cable to your PC
  4. You will enter Download Mode with a warning screen
  5. Press Volume Up to unlock the bootloader
  6. The device will factory reset and reboot
⚠️ Warning: This will erase all data on the device. Make sure you have backed up everything important.

Step 3: Extract Boot Image

  1. Download the stock firmware for your exact device model and region
  2. Extract the firmware ZIP/TAR file
  3. Locate the AP_*.tar.md5 file
  4. Extract the boot.img file from the AP archive
  5. Transfer boot.img to your phone's internal storage

Step 4: Patch Boot Image with Magisk

  1. Install the Magisk APK on your phone
  2. Open Magisk app and tap Install next to Magisk
  3. Select Select and Patch a File
  4. Navigate to and select the boot.img file
  5. Wait for Magisk to patch the boot image
  6. The patched file will be saved as magisk_patched_*.img in Downloads
  7. Transfer the patched boot image to your PC

Step 5: Flash Patched Boot Image

  1. Power off the device
  2. Enter Download Mode (Volume Up + Down, then connect USB)
  3. Open Odin on your PC
  4. Click AP and select the patched boot image
  5. Make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked in Options
  6. Click Start to flash
  7. Wait for the process to complete (you'll see "PASS!" in green)
  8. The device will reboot automatically

Step 6: Verify Root Access

  1. After the device boots, open the Magisk app
  2. You should see "Installed" next to Magisk with a version number
  3. Install a root checker app from Play Store to verify
  4. Grant root access when prompted
✅ Success! Your device is now rooted and ready for FusionGate installation. Proceed to the Installation Guide.

Troubleshooting

Device stuck in boot loop

If your device is stuck in a boot loop after flashing:

  1. Enter Download Mode and flash the original stock boot image
  2. Re-download the correct firmware for your exact model
  3. Try the patching process again

Odin shows "FAIL!"

  • Try a different USB cable (preferably original Samsung)
  • Use a USB 2.0 port instead of USB 3.0
  • Reinstall Samsung USB drivers
  • Disable antivirus temporarily

Magisk not showing as installed

  • Make sure you flashed the patched boot image, not the original
  • Try patching again with the latest Magisk version
  • Ensure the stock firmware matches your device exactly
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