How to root an Android device for analysis and vulnerability assessment

This post provides a step-by-step guide to rooting an Android device with Magisk, including extracting a device’s boot.img from firmware, patching it via the Magisk app, unlocking the bootloader, flashing the patched image, and verifying root access. It outlines associated risks (warranty void, potential instability, user data wipe) and mentions chip-specific methods (Qualcomm EDL, MediaTek BROM, Unisoc Research Download) that can preserve userdata. The guide also highlights SafetyNet considerations and Magisk’s ability to hide root from certain apps.