How to Pass SafetyNet & Play Integrity on Rooted Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

After rooting your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, many apps stop working because they detect root access or an unlocked bootloader. Google Pay declines transactions, banking apps refuse to open, Netflix may not appear in Play Store, and some games block rooted devices. This guide shows you how to pass all integrity checks and make every app work again.

Understanding the Integrity Checks

Google uses two systems to verify device integrity:

SafetyNet Attestation (Legacy): The older system that checks for root, unlocked bootloader, custom ROM, and system modifications. Most apps still use SafetyNet.

Play Integrity API (New): Google's replacement for SafetyNet with three levels: MEETS_BASIC_INTEGRITY (device is not rooted), MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY (bootloader locked, verified boot), and MEETS_STRONG_INTEGRITY (hardware-backed attestation). Most banking apps require at least DEVICE_INTEGRITY.

Step 1: Configure Magisk Properly

1. Open Magisk app → Settings.
2. Enable Zygisk — this is required for root hiding.
3. Enable Enforce DenyList.
4. Tap Configure DenyList.
5. Search and check these apps: Google Play Store, Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, Google Pay, and any banking apps you use.
6. For each app, expand it and check all sub-processes.
7. Reboot.

Step 2: Install Play Integrity Fix Module

1. Download the latest Play Integrity Fix module from its official GitHub repository.
2. Open Magisk → Modules → Install from storage → select the ZIP.
3. Reboot.

This module spoofs your device fingerprint to match a certified device that passes Google's integrity checks. It is updated regularly to counter Google's detection improvements.

Step 3: Install Shamiko (Advanced Root Hiding)

1. Download Shamiko from its GitHub repository.
2. Install via Magisk → Modules → Install from storage.
3. Important: After installing Shamiko, go to Magisk Settings and disable Enforce DenyList. Shamiko uses its own deny mechanism and conflicts with Magisk's built-in DenyList if both are active.
4. Reboot.

Shamiko hides Zygisk itself, Magisk app, root binaries, and all traces of the rooting environment from apps in the DenyList.

Step 4: Verify Integrity Status

1. Install YASNAC (Yet Another SafetyNet Attestation Checker) or Play Integrity API Checker from GitHub or Play Store.
2. Run the check. You should see:
   • MEETS_BASIC_INTEGRITY: ✅ Pass
   • MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY: ✅ Pass
   • MEETS_STRONG_INTEGRITY: ❌ Fail (this is normal — requires locked bootloader)

Most apps only require BASIC + DEVICE integrity. STRONG integrity requires a locked bootloader and is impossible to pass while rooted.

Step 5: Fix Google Play Certification

If Google Play Store shows "Device is not certified":

1. Open Settings → Apps → Google Play Store → Storage → Clear Cache and Clear Data.
2. Open Settings → Apps → Google Play Services → Storage → Clear Cache.
3. Open Settings → Apps → Google Services Framework → Storage → Clear Cache and Clear Data.
4. Reboot.
5. Open Play Store — it should re-register as certified.

App-Specific Fixes

Google Pay / Google Wallet: After passing integrity, clear Google Pay data (Settings → Apps → Google Pay → Clear Data). Re-add your cards. Transactions should work.

Banking apps: Add each banking app to DenyList with all sub-processes checked. Clear the app's data after configuring DenyList. Some banks use additional root detection beyond Play Integrity — if an app still detects root, install the Hide My Applist LSPosed module to hide other installed root-related apps.

Netflix / streaming apps: Clear Play Store data and re-check certification. Netflix and Disney+ check Play Store certification rather than running their own root detection. Once certification is fixed, they appear in Play Store normally.

Games (PUBG, Fortnite): Add the game to DenyList. Some competitive games use kernel-level anti-cheat that detects root regardless of hiding — in those cases, you may need to unroot temporarily or accept the restriction.

Keeping Everything Updated

Google regularly updates its detection methods. To stay ahead:

• Update Play Integrity Fix module whenever a new version is released on GitHub
• Update Shamiko alongside Magisk updates
• Follow the module developers' Telegram channels for urgent updates when Google pushes new detection
• After every module update, clear Google Play Services cache and reboot

Troubleshooting

Still failing BASIC integrity: Magisk's DenyList may not be working. Reinstall Magisk (Magisk app → Install → Direct Install), reboot, and reconfigure.

DEVICE integrity failing: Play Integrity Fix may need an update. Check GitHub for the latest release. Also verify Shamiko is installed and DenyList enforcement is OFF in Magisk Settings.

Banking app still detects root after all steps: Install LSPosed + Hide My Applist module. Configure it to hide Magisk, root checker, terminal apps, and any other root-related apps from the banking app's view.

Guide by XDA Unlocker Team. Last updated: July 2026.