How to Root OnePlus OxygenOS 16 [Magisk, KernelSU, APatch]

In this guide, we will show you the steps to root the latest OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 on your OnePlus device using three different methods- Magisk, KernelSU, and APatch. So without any further ado, let’s get started.

  • Benefits and Risks of Rooting OxygenOS 16
  • The Prerequisites to Rooting OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Android 16 FAQ 1: For OnePlus 10 Pro and 11R FAQ 2: Cannot Boot to Fastboot Mode
  • Root OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Android 16 via Magisk
  • Root OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Android 16 via KernelSU
  • Root OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Android 16 via APatch

Benefits and Risks of Rooting OxygenOS 16

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Once you root your device, you will be in a position to flash a plethora of mods. These include the likes of Fox Magisk Modules , Substratum Themes , Xposed Framework via LSPosed , and Viper4Android , among others. Along the same lines, you could also flash a custom kernel and implement your desired CPU profile. However, such tweaks do come with a few risks as well.

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Rooting requires you to unlock the bootloader, which will wipe off all the data and could nullify the warranty as well. Likewise, SafetyNet will be triggered [ FIXED ], and Play Integrity will fail [ FIXED ], which will result in your inability to use banking apps [ FIXED ]. So if that’s all well and good, then let’s get started with the steps to root your OnePlus running OxygenOS 16.

The Prerequisites to Rooting OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Android 16

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The requirements given below are applicable to all three rooting methods- Magisk, APatch, and KernelSU. Before starting, please take a complete device backup. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.

  1. Download the same firmware which is installed on your device.
  2. Extract it and load its payload.bin file to Fastboot Enhance Tool .
  3. Now extract the following file, depending on the rooting method init_boot.img: For rooting via Magisk or KernelSU [See FAQ 1] boot.img: For rooting via APatch
  4. Download and extract Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
  5. Then, enable USB Debugging & OEM Unlocking on your device.
  6. After that, unlock the bootloader on your device [refer to FAQ 2].
  7. Now, carry out the rooting process using the app of your choice.

Although the OnePlus 10 Pro has received its fair share of updates [launched with Android 12 and got the Android 15 update], there is still a possibility that it might receive the Android 16 update. If that is the case, then make sure you use the boot.img for rooting via Magisk and KernelSU as well [APatch always uses boot.img].

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Moreover, even though the OnePlus 11R came with Android 13, it still uses boot.img file for rooting. While the rule of thumb is that the device that came with Android 12 or older versions uses boot.img for rooting, however, that isn’t always the case, 11R being the perfect example of the same.

If your device is a OnePlus 15 converted to OxygenOS from ColorOS, then you wouldn’t be able to boot to Fastboot Mode and unlock the bootloader. So your only way out is to flash the EDL firmware and go back to ColorOS. After this, unlock the bootloader via In-eoth Test APK, and you may then proceed to root your device via the desired app. Please read the guide below to know more about this:

Cannot Boot to Fastboot Mode on OnePlus 15? Here’s Why [Fix]

Root OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Android 16 via Magisk

  1. Download and install the latest Magisk APK onto your device.
  2. Then launch it and tap on the Install button next to Magisk.
  3. Choose ‘Select and Patch a File’, navigate to the stock init_boot.img file, and select it.
  4. Then tap on the Let’s Go button situated at the top right.
  5. The boot.img/init_boot.img file will now be patched and placed under the Downloads folder on your device.
  6. You should transfer this patched boot/init_boot file to the platform-tools folder on your PC. Also, rename it magisk_patched. We will now be using this file to root your Android 16 device.
  7. Then open Command Prompt inside platform-tools and type in adb reboot bootloader
  8. Now, type in the below command to verify Fastboot Connection: fastboot devices
  9. If you don’t get any serial ID, then please install Fastboot Drivers .
  10. Then type in the below command in the CMD window to flash the patched init_boot.img file: fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img
  11. Now, reboot to the rooted OS via the below command: fastboot reboot
  12. Then launch Magisk and reboot to Install Additional Dependencies [if asked].

That’s it. These were the steps to root OnePlus running OxygenOS 16 Android 16 via Magisk. Let’s now show you how this could be done via KernelSU and APatch.

Root OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Android 16 via KernelSU

The easier way is to simply flash a custom kernel, that comes with built-in support for KernelSU , using a custom recovery like TWRP or OrangeFox. However, not every device comes with such support, and not all devices have a custom recovery either. So we will be using a different approach that is supported across all the OnePlus devices. Follow along.

  1. Launch KernelSU > tap on Not Installed > Select a File.
  2. Now, choose the stock init_boot.img. It will be patched.
  3. Once done, transfer the patched file to the platform-tools folder.
  4. Likewise, rename it to init_boot.img.
  5. Then open Command Prompt and type in the below command: adb reboot bootloader
  6. Now use the below command to flash the KernelSU patched boot fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img
  7. Finally, use the below command to boot the device to the rooted OS fastboot reboot

That’s it. This is how you can root your OnePlus running OxygenOS 16 Android 16 via KernelSU. Let’s now show you the steps to get this job done via APatch.

Root OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Android 16 via APatch

  1. Now, download and install the latest version of APatch on your device.
  2. Then launch it and tap on the install icon at the top right.
  3. Now choose Select a Boot Image to Patch and select the stock boot.img file.
  4. Then tap on Set SuperKey, set your key, and hit OK. The length of Superkey should be at least 8 characters, in alphanumeric format.
  5. APatch will patch the boot.img and place it inside the Downloads folder.
  6. Transfer it to the platform tools folder and open Command Prompt there.
  7. Now enable USB Debugging on your device and connect it to PC via USB.
  8. Then use the below command to boot your device to Fastboot Mode: adb reboot bootloader
  9. Now Type in the below command to permanently flash the patched boot: fastboot flash boot apatched_boot.img
  10. Now reboot your device to the rooted OS via the below command: fastboot reboot
  11. Then launch APatch and tap on SuperKey.
  12. Now enter the Superkey that you had set earlier.
  13. You should now get the Working status under Kernel Patch.
  14. Finally, hit Install next to AndroidPatch and restart your device.
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  • Freddy 2 months ago Reply fastboot enhanced tool and others cant extract any files from Android 16 payload file Sadique Hassan 2 months ago Reply Hey mate, I just tried extracting Android 16 payload.bin via Fastboot Enhance and it’s working well and good. Can you let me know the error/issue that you are facing. And here are a few other methods that will help you out: https://droidwin.com/extract-payload-bin-stock-boot-image/

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