Good news for OnePlus users, TWRP for the OnePlus 13R is now available for your device. This means you can root the device. The device needs to unlock the bootloader to boot TWRP recovery. You can use the default bootloader unlock code, fastboot OEM unlock to unlock the device. You can read our unlock bootloader guide on unlocking the OnePlus Bootloader. The twrp recovery is still in development mode, but you can flash Magisk with it and root the device. We will show you How To Root OnePlus 13R Devices with TWRP Recovery and Magisk.
You can root the device with Magisk or the KernelSU rooting app by patching the boot image file. The custom recovery is also available for the device; you can install unofficial TWRP recovery and OrangeFox recovery for the device. After rooting the device, make sure the safety net test is passed on the device so you can use banking security apps on the device.
Rooting Pros and Cons
After rooting the OnePlus 13R series phone, you can mod your device, but before starting the guide, do a complete backup. One thing to note is that the warranty will be void after rooting the device. Here are some Rooting benefits: you can remove stock bloatware and System Apps after rooting the device. Changing the fonts and themes, customising the phone by installing root apps, modding the device with Magisk module, and more. Also, you can hide root access on specified apps with the help of the Magisk systemless App. Let’s start the guide.
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How to Root OnePlus 13R with TWRP Recovery
The only way to root the OnePlus 13R is via Magisk because SuperSu stops deployment of their app, and SuperSu doesn’t support Android 15. So you need the latest Magisk and TWRP Recovery to flash the Magisk zip, but the first thing you have to do is bootloader unlocking. You can unlock the bootloader with our Guide.
Pre-requisites
- Before starting the rooting process, do a complete backup; your device includes Apps, Contacts, Messages, Gallery files, and Internal Storage Files.
- Charge the device for interrupt installing.
- Make sure you have disabled fingerprint and lockscreen before rooting or installing TWRP.
- Install the OnePlus Driver.
- Enable Developer Options, USB Debugging, and OEM Unlock to connect your device in ADB and fastboot mode.
- Unlock OnePlus phone bootloader ⇒ How To Unlock OnePlus Phone Bootloader
- Download the TWRP file, the Latest Magisk, and the ADB-Fastboot Tool. Read the Guide.
Download TWRP for OnePlus 13R & Root Files, ADB Tool
ADB & fastboot tool ⇒ LATEST MINIMAL ADB AND FASTBOOT TOOLS
TWRP for OnePlus 13R ⇒ twrp_for_13r.img
OrangeFox for OnePlus 13R ⇒ OrangeFox-R11.3_0-Beta-giulia.img | flashble-OrangeFox-R11.3_0-Beta-giulia.zip
Root Files ⇒ Latest Magisk or KernelSU
Get Boot, or init_boot.img for patching with Magisk with Oxygen Updater ⇒ Oxygen Updater Google Play
How To Root OnePlus 13R with Magisk
1. First, download the latest OTA update by using Oxygen Updater and copy and unzip the OTA zip file on your PC or your phone to get the boot file.
2. Download the latest Magsik or KernelSU Copy files to internal storage or SD Card and install on your device.
3. Extract the boot file from your device’s latest firmware or download boot or init_boot.img file from the OTA zip file.
4. Copy the boot or init_boot.img to your device download folder and open the Magisk app or KernelSU, any of the rooting apps.
5. Tap on the Install button at the top, select init_boot.img, and the app will patch and enable SU on the boot file.
6. Rename the patched image to magisk_patched.img for magisk and apatch_patched.img for KernelSU.
The patched boot will be located at /storage/emulated/0/Download/magisk_patched.img.7. Download the latest ADB & fastboot tool and unzip it on your PC C:\ Drive.
8. Copy the magisk_patched.img or ksu_patched.img to your pc platform-tools folder
9. Open CMD on your PC and type cd C:\platform-tools and hit enter.
10. Flash the patched boot image by using the command to Root OnePlus 13R device.
fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.imgfor KernelSU
fastboot flash init_boot ksu_patched.img11. Reboot the device manually or type “fastboot reboot” to reboot the device.
12. Open the Magisk app and verify root access and safety net check.
After rooting the device, make sure Play Integrity is passed on your device or follow the guide to Play Integrity PASS and Fix Banking App Root Detection for – MAGISK Play Integrity PASS.
How To Install TWRP Recovery On OnePlus 13R
1. First, read the Prerequisites, unlock the bootloader, download ADB & fastboot, and TWRP Recovery.
2. Download the TWRP file or OrangeFox, and rename it to recovery.img.
3. Connect your device to the pc and copy the TWRP file to the ADB & fastboot folder.
4. Now open the command prompt and navigate to the ADB & fastboot folder by typing cd C:\platform-tools and hitting enter.
5. Turn off your phone, hold the Volume Down button, insert the USB cable, and connect to the PC, or use the adb command to reboot into fastboot.
adb reboot bootloader6. This command will install recovery on the OnePlus 13R phone permanently.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img7. Use this command to install the recovery in both slots for OTA updates.
fastboot flash recovery_a recovery.img
fastboot flash recovery_b recovery.img8. You can boot TWRP Recovery with this command.
fastboot boot recovery.img
Conclusion
Root OnePlus 13R and flash TWRP custom recovery to take your device to the next level. Bootloader unlocked and TWRP flashed? You can easily root with the latest and greatest, Magisk, the best means to remove bloatware, install Root apps, and run awesome mods on your OnePlus 13R.
But remember: Rooting can void your warranty and expose you to other security risks, so always ensure you have a full backup. If you do this, your OnePlus 13R will be ready for full use, and you’ll be able to upgrade and enjoy the features of Android 14 and Android 15, and enjoy the advantages of one of the best mods available. Support for Magisk modules, recovery modes, and other customisations made possible by recovering your OnePlus 13R phone and with TWRP installed, allows you to get the most out of your phone. Rooting and installing TWRP recovery gives you more control of your device, improved performance, and the necessary personalisation factors.
