r/RedMagic

This guide is copied from my discord server so I apologize for any formatting issues that could happen from pasting it into reddit. AI was used to reformat and restructure the text to make it easier to read, I've manually checked that the information was still accurate.

It's also meant for people that knows what root is and can understand the limitations of this type of root, installing the wrong thing can brick your phone, be warned!

> ⚠️ Important: This method provides temporary root access. Root access is removed when you perform a normal reboot.

Requirements

Before starting, download and install:

• GhostLock APK
• KernelSU APK or ReSukiSu APK

Step 1 - Run GhostLock

1. Open the GhostLock app.
2. If your REDMAGIC phone is supported, press Run.
3. GhostLock will start the root process.
4. Wait for the process to finish. Do not restart or interfere with the phone while it is running.
5. Once the process finishes successfully, KernelSU should open automatically.

⚠️ If your phone reboots

Don't worry! This means the root attempt failed.

Simply wait for the phone to boot back up and try the process again. It can sometimes take several attempts, and this is normal.

Step 2 - Verify Root

Once you are in KernelSU, you should already have root access.

You can now use root apps and install KernelSU modules.

⚠️ Do not press on install in KernelSu, it will patch your boot partition and make the phone unbootable with the bootloader locked

🔄 Important: Use a Soft Restart

This method keeps root access only until the phone performs a normal reboot.

Because of this:

• Installing a module → perform a Soft Restart to apply it.
• Normal restart → root access is lost.
• After a normal restart, you must run GhostLock again to regain root.
• Modules you installed will remain installed, but they will not be active until root is obtained again.

Known Issues

🔄 The phone may restart during the root process

This is expected if the exploit fails. Simply boot the phone back up and try again.

🌐 Network connection may stop working

In some cases, obtaining root can cause the network connection to stop working.

From our testing, running the GhostLock root process again without restarting the phone can fix the issue.

🚨 VERY IMPORTANT - Do Not Modify Partitions

DO NOT MODIFY OR FLASH ANY PARTITION WHILE USING THIS METHOD.

This method works while the bootloader remains locked. Modifying or flashing partitions can invalidate the device's secure-boot signatures and potentially brick your phone.

Generally safe

Most standard KernelSU modules should be safe to use as long as they do not modify or replace protected partitions.

❌ Avoid

Do not use tools or apps that modify the device's boot/kernel partitions, including:

• Magisk
• KonaBess
• Other tools that modify or flash partitions

If you are unsure whether a module or app modifies a partition, don't use it until you have confirmed what it does.

Quick Summary

GhostLock → Run → KernelSU → Root

• ✅ Root works until a normal reboot
• ✅ Use Soft Restart after installing modules
• 🔄 If the phone reboots during GhostLock, try again
• 🌐 If network breaks, try GhostLock again without rebooting
• ❌ Never flash or modify partitions
• ❌ Avoid Magisk, KonaBess, and similar partition-modifying tools

Credits & Support

Huge thanks to YuKongA for creating the GhostLock app! ❤️

📱 Currently supported REDMAGIC models

• REDMAGIC 10(S) PRO / Tablet 3 Pro
• REDMAGIC 11 PRO / Tablet 5 Pro
• REDMAGIC 11 Air

If you want to keep using this method please disable the auto system updates, this method will be patched soon.

Additionally if you have the boot.img from your phone you can import it in the app to gain root access if your version isn't currently supported and your kernel is vulnerable

Repository

https://github.com/YuKongA/ghostlock-app

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And if you know a solution plz tell me too, my hub company is VAVA

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hey everyone i recently sold my zfold 6 and switched to redmagic 8s pro not that i wanted tob but i had to buy my mom a new phone so i got her the phone she wanted and bought redmagic 8s pro with the rest do you guys think it was a right move was it worth it im feeling a bit weird about it lol

Hey everyone!

I just got my RedMagic Astra and I’m a bit lost with all the settings. 😅 I’m new to the Astra, so I’d really appreciate some advice from people who have been using it for a while.

What would you recommend changing or setting up first?

I’m mainly interested in:

• 🎮 Best gaming/performance settings
• 🔋 Battery-saving settings
• 🖥️ Display/refresh rate settings
• ❄️ Cooling settings
• 🎯 Game Space/Game Assistant
• 🔌 Charging/bypass charging
• ⚙️ Any other settings I should know about

Basically, if you could set up a brand-new Astra again, what would you change first and why?

I’d love to hear your recommended settings and tips from experienced Astra users. Thanks!

Has anyone seen where to buy them yet? Either to change the part if it comes in another color or because the part got damaged? If i put "red magic 11 liquid cooler" or any common sense combination in a store i usually get an external cooler

I've never had a phone that wasn't samsung, but lately I feel more and more inclined to leave the brand. Sadly none of the flagships have everything I'm looking for, but redmagic seems to. The screen, camera bump, fingerprint reader, headphone jack, battery, etc are all perfect for me and everything else is extra.

My only fear is that it might be missing things I don't even realise I can't live without. (This is why I can never use iphone for example). I know it's android so my Google ecosystem will remain but I don't know if I'm missing anything.

Someone mentioned that the volume options are a lot more restricted compared to samsung, but I use sound assistant from good lock, which can just be downloaded from the play store, so it should be the same no? Besides that if anyone has recently switched from samsung I'd appreciate some more day to day comparisons, rather than cpu speed and amount of ram.