Without a doubt, rooting an Android phone helps expand the customization scope.

This, however, is only one side of the coin.

In general, rooting has some cons toothe most significant of which is that SafetyNet gets triggered.

Samsung phone with built-in Samsung apps in folder

So, how can you hide root access from apps on Android?

Let’s take a look.

What Is Magisk?

Person holding the Google Pixel 8a showing the apps menu

If you’ve ever heard the term “rooting,” you might have heard about Magisk as well.

It also offersMagisk modules for easily tweaking your phone.

In this way, you’ll be able to bypass or block root detection by any app on Android.

Google Pixel Modes Feature

If something goes wrong, you could use our guide onhow to unbrick an Android phoneto fix it.

For simplicity, we’re going to block root detection for Google Pay (a payment app).

After this, the app will automatically restart.

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Once it restarts, uninstall the app from which you want to bypass root detection.

Uninstalling the app is optional, but we highly recommend it.

Finally, reboot your phone and reinstall the uninstalled app.

Magisk App Overview

And, when they find that the Magisk app is installed, they assume that your phone is rooted.

However, because of Android’s major security upgrades, some apps may still detect root.

But don’t worry; with new problems come new solutions.

Magisk App Settings

Configure DenyList Option In Magisk

Gpay In Magisk DenyList Menu

Hide Magisk App Option In Magisk

Hiding Magisk App In Android