If you have an Android device, you can use it as is, or modify its features and functions. The first step might be to root it ; other possible steps include unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recovery , a custom ROM, and so on. Another interesting step for customizing your smartphone is installing Xposed Framework . But what is it, and how does it work?
Xposed is an installable Android framework that allows the application of add-ons or modules to a ROM. It's designed so users don't have to install a completely new ROM on their devices or flash files to achieve certain features. Simply put, using Xposed Frameworks, modules are installed that modify the device's behavior and add functions or features. This can be done on a custom ROM , stock Android , or even manufacturer-customized versions.
This is how the Xposed Framework works on Android phones
With Xposed Framework installed on the device, applying modules involves making modifications to the system itself, but from within the system. That is, without flashing through a custom recovery. While this is an advantage in itself due to the ease of applying significant modifications and adding new features, it is also the source of its problems. In some cases, it can generate conflicts with Google SafetyNet, causing some apps to malfunction . Problems have been reported with Google Pay, Pokémon GO, and Netflix, among others.
Xposed Framework has lost popularity precisely for this reason; and Magisk has gained prominence in its place . Why? Because it resolves problems with ROMs from Samsung and other manufacturers, as well as conflicts with Google SafetyNet. This is because, instead of modifying the system partition, Magisk works directly on the device's boot partition, avoiding significant operational issues.
The biggest step forward in this regard is the integration of Xposed Framework as a Magisk module . This allows users to utilize Xposed Framework on their smartphones, just as before, but without the Google SafetyNet issues, because the necessary changes are applied to the boot partition, following Magisk's standard operating procedure. However, users will need root access on their mobile device and a custom recovery that allows them to flash Magisk files to the device's memory.