Select the AP file. Magisk will patch it and create magisk_patched_xxxx.tar in your Downloads folder. Move this magisk_patched_xxxx.tar file to your PC.
Open Magisk to verify if "Installed" shows a version number. If prompted, allow it to perform additional setup and reboot one final time.
Click and wait for the box to turn green and say PASS . 4. Install Magisk App Your phone will restart. Set it up like a new phone.
You should see "Added!!" in the log box, indicating your phone is connected.
Go to the tab in Odin and ensure Auto Reboot is unchecked.
This guide will walk you through the process of finding and using the correct to gain administrative access to your device. Prerequisites: Before You Begin
Crucial Step: You must boot directly into TWRP immediately after flashing to prevent the stock recovery from overwriting it.
You must gather your flashing utilities and root binaries on a Windows computer. Ensure all version revisions (such as Binary U1, U2, or U3) exactly match your current smartphone firmware build.
However, because this is an Oreo Go Edition device, finding the correct and following the specific "Binary" or "Bit" version of your firmware is critical to avoid bricking. Core Requirements for J260F Rooting
Samsung smartphones block any unauthorized external binaries until you manually deactivate the hardware security blocks. Navigate to > About Phone > Software Information .
Hold down both the and Volume Down keys simultaneously.
Turn off the phone, hold , and connect the USB cable to enter Device Unlock mode. Follow instructions to unlock. Phase 2: Prepare the J260F Root File (Patching)
Samsung Pay and some banking apps may stop working due to Knox security being tripped.
Let it reboot one final time. Your SM-J260F is now successfully rooted!
Transfer the boot.img file to your phone's internal storage. Install and open the . Tap Install > Select and Patch a File .