Some Galaxy S26 models just received a root exploit (and Magisk)

• A cybersecurity group has apparently created a root exploit for some Galaxy S26 phones.
• The exploit gave root access to Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus phones powered by the Exynos 2600 processor.
• One of the researchers also reported that they got Magisk up and running on one of these devices.

Major manufacturers have increasingly locked down their Android phones over the years, preventing users from gaining root access. Samsung is no different, as it keeps the Galaxy S26 series under lock and key. However, some Galaxy S26 models have just been cracked wide open via an apparent root exploit.

Cybersecurity group Dark Navy reported on X (thanks, Dylan H!) that they’ve uncovered a root exploit in Exynos-powered Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus models. This doesn’t apply to the Galaxy S26 Ultra as it’s exclusively powered by Snapdragon silicon.