Root Samsung Galaxy A6 SM-A600FN with Magisk [Android 9.0 Pie without TWRP]

How to root Samsung Galaxy A6 SM-A600FN with Magisk v20.0 Android 9 Pie using ODIN software. This root method uses the latest Magisk Manager and patched AP tar file. Read the Notes / Warnings at the bottom of this post before rooting your Samsung Galaxy A6. It can work on Galaxy A6 2018 SM-A600F, SM-A600FN, SM-A600G, SM-A600GN. Take the risk! Follow the instructions carefully and make sure you back up all your important data!

Step by Step Root Samsung Galaxy A6 SM-A600FN with Magisk v20.0 Android 9 Pie

1. Enable Developer Options: Go to Settings -> About Device. Tap Create number 7 times to enable developer options.
2. Enable OEM Unlock Options and USB Debugging Options (Settings -> Developer Options)
3. Download and extract ODIN
4. Download and install Galaxy A6 drivers
5. Download the latest Magisk Manager

AP .tar patched with Magisk Manager and Root Galaxy A6 SM-A600FN with Magisk v20.0

1. Download the Galaxy A6 SM-A600FN firmware.
2. Unzip the firmware and copy the tar AP file to your device. It is normally named AP_ [device_model_sw_ver] .tar.md5. Copy the AP tar file and MagiskManager-v7.3.4.apk to your phone.
   
3. Install Magisk Manager (MagiskManager-v7.3.4.apk) on your phone and you can update it if you want.
4. In Magisk Manager: Install → Install → Select and patch a file
5. Select the tar AP file. Magisk Manager will patch the entire firmware file and store the output to [Internal Storage] /Download/magisk_patched.tar. Copy magisk_patched.tar the tar file to your PC
6. Reboot to Bootloader. Press and hold the volume up key + power key, when the samsung logo appears, release only the power key, keep pressing the volume up key until android recovery mode appears. Select Wipe data / Factory reset. Select Reboot to bootloader. Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable.
7. Make sure the bootloader is unlocked (OEM options are enabled)
8. Flash magisk_patched.tar as AP in ODIN, along with BL, CP and HOME_CSC files.
   Important: select “Automatic restart” and “F. Reset time “in Options only!
9. Magisk is now correctly installed on your device!
10. After starting the device, perform the usual initial setup. It needs more time and patience.
11. Connect your phone to the internet, copy the Magisk Manager apk file to your phone and install it.
12. Open Magisk Manager. It will ask you to make additional settings. Let it do its work and the app will automatically restart your device.
    
13. Done! You can use Root Checker to check, enjoy!

Notes / Warning!

1. Use at your own risk, I am not responsible for bricking the device.
2. Using the wrong file can damage your device.
3. If the target device has a custom firmware flash counter, rooting will trigger it. If you're lucky, Triangle Away has support for your device and can be used to reset the counter.
4. If you have a KNOX enabled device, rooting will trigger the KNOX WARRANTY VOID status!
5. If your device's memory is encrypted, root will cancel i your data!
6. If you have bootloader locked, root will likely make your device a brick, with the exception of Nexus devices, which usually "OEM unlock" automatically and wipe your data!
7. Make sure you back up any important data before you root.