Download Magisk 28.1 APK and ZIP Stable Release
Magisk, the renowned systemless root solution for Android, has just introduced its latest release, Magisk v28.1. Developed by topjohnwu, this is the most popular open-source tool for Android enthusiasts, providing unparalleled capabilities for rooting, modifying, and managing Android devices without compromising the system integrity. Here’s everything new in the new Magisk v28.1 and download the APK or ZIP, as your preference.
What is Magisk?
Magisk is a robust and versatile solution that allows users to:
- Root Android devices without altering the system partition.
- Bypass SafetyNet checks to access apps like Google Pay and Netflix.
- Install Magisk Modules for advanced customizations and enhancements.
- Maintain OTA updates by keeping the system partition untouched.
With the Magisk 28 release, rooting is more stable. The changes are big, while the package size is a bit lighter. The developer recently announced that they are planning to make the switch to RUST, a general-purpose programming language emphasizing performance. We can see the transition happening as the latest update added basic support for RISC-V, but not built into the release just yet.
Besides that, you will find a bunch of optimizations. The Magisk package is smaller, thanks to using a minimal libc to build static executables. It also removed an unnecessary mirror for magic mount and updated boot image detection logic to support more devices.
Magisk 28 is a major update compared to Magisk v27. But version 28 is still beta and should be treated as such. If you are fine with Magisk 27, sick to it. Or get the latest version if you have compatibility issues with your Android device.
The previous updates introduced new code injection mechanism for Zygisk. Read – Magisk introducing Zygisk. It is a Magisk in Zygote. When this feature is enabled, a part of Magisk will run in the Zygote daemon process, allowing module developers to run code directly in every Android apps’ process. Zygisk is inspired by that project Riru and is functionally similar.
Key Features of Magisk v28.1
This release is a significant update, addressing critical bugs and enhancing compatibility. Let’s explore the highlights:
Improved APK Download Links
The app’s stub APK download links are now fixed, ensuring users face no issues during the installation process.
Support for Android Versions Below 8.0
Older devices running Android versions lower than 8.0 can now benefit from Magisk’s features, broadening its usability.
Enhanced Compatibility with MTK Samsung Devices
Users of MediaTek-based Samsung devices can expect smoother functionality and fewer compatibility issues.
Regression Fixes for 2SI Devices
Specific issues affecting two-stage-init (2SI) devices have been resolved, ensuring a more stable experience.
Overlay.d File Accessibility Fix
A critical regression causing overlay.d replaced files to become inaccessible has been addressed, improving module functionality.
Magisk 28.1 APK Download
Here, download the latest Magisk ZIP and APK. Simply rename it Magisk.zip to get the zip file. Following are the direct download links right from the Github repository of the project.
- Magisk-v28.1.apk (Direct DL Link)
- Download on Telegram Channel
Magisk APK Github downloads repository:
How to Install Magisk v28.1 APK and Magisk ZIP?
The easiest way to install Magisk APK is as a normal app installation on any Android device. Alternatively, you can rename “Magisk-v28.apk” to “Magisk-v28.zip” and flash via TWRP recovery with ZIP extension.
How to install Magisk? Check out the updated installation guide for more info.
Use the Magisk v24+ APK and install it as a normal app onto Android 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9.0 Pie, 8.0/8.1 Oreo, 7.0/7.1 Nougat, Marshmallow, Android 5 Lollipop.
However, if you must, you can simply rename the magisk.apk to .zip and you get a TWRP flashable Magisk zip.
