The “Shamiko requires Magisk Canary > 27005” error is definitely puzzling for users who are trying to install Shamiko on devices that are rooted with APatch. APatch is a solution that is very competent for rooting but it doesn’t provide the native support for those Zygisk-based modules like Shamiko, that is the main drawback. This article offers exact, highly technical, workarounds that can be utilized to get past the problem and run Shamiko smoothly on APatch-rooted Android.
📌 Why You See “Shamiko Requires Magisk Canary > 27005” in APatch
Shamiko has been developed for usage in environments that have Zygisk enabled; however, APatch is not designed to support such environments natively. APatch, in fact, uses its own version, Zygisk Next, for that purpose. When Shamiko cannot find Magisk Canary (v27005+), it will give a generic error, even though your system may be running Zygisk Next through APatch, because the installation scripts of Shamiko check for Magisk’s Canary build, not APatch’s.
fficial Note from APatch GitHub:
“We cannot support Shamiko because it is proprietary design. Any issues caused by Shamiko are outside the scope of APatch.”
The point is that the error can be easily misunderstood. It is not about your version of Magisk but about the fact that Shamiko still doesn’t explicitly support APatch.
✅ Method 1: Enable Zygisk Support with Zygisk Assistant + ReZygisk
If your primary objective is to complete Play Integrity without Shamiko, then you may also leverage the following tools:
- Zygisk Assistant: Launchesnecessary hooks for hidden services.
- ReZygisk: Applies patches to Zygisk on platforms other than Magisk.
Steps:
- From the APatch Modules tab, install Zygisk Next.
- Flash Zygisk Assistant.
- Flash ReZygisk.
- Restart the device.
- Check with Pthe PlayIntegrity API checker app.
This arrangement imitates the Play Integrity patching of Shamiko without using the latter.
🔁 Method 2: Install Legacy Shamiko Version [v0.5.0]
Previous Shamiko builds (more so, v0.5.0) relax Magisk Canary checks and additionally, partially function under APatch.
Steps:
- Get Shamiko v0.5.0 from reputable sources (e.g., GitHub or TG mirror groups).
- Via APatch > Modules, flash the module.
- Restart and perform hidden root detection apps to verify.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Functionality may be limited and may result in issues with the apps side.
🧩 Method 3: Dual-Root with Magisk & APatch to Inject Shamiko
An option is a rather complex solution where you utilize Magisk for flashing and installing modules, and then you move to APatch for further actions. Patching boot image.
Procedure:
- Use Magisk Canary v27005+ to root the device.
- Install Zygisk Next and Shamiko with the help of Magisk Manager.
- Download boot.img from the present OS.
- Use APatch to modify boot.img.
- Send the patched image over Fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash boot apatch_boot.img
fastboot reboot
- Go to APatch > Modules and switch on Shamiko.
- Check via logcat or Shamiko logs if the module is running.
🛡️ Method 4: Mask Shamiko as KernelSU to Trick Its Checks
The trick here is that the exploit skips out on the Magisk necessity by faking KernelSU in APatch with the help of a script.
What You Need:
- shamiko_helper.kpm
- Zygisk Next v1.0.2 (only this version)
- Shamiko v1.0.x (Not 1.1+)
Installation Steps:
- Get the file shamiko_helper.kpm by downloading it from the APatch TG group.
- Install Zygisk Next v1.0.2.
- Install shamiko_helper.kpm.
- Install Shamiko v1.0.x.
- Restart and try it out.
This method is effective due to the fact that early versions of Shamiko did not have compressed files,, which interfere with APatch.
📋 Best Practice Recommendations
- Do not use Shamiko on APatch if it can possibly be avoided.
- Use Zygisk Assistant + ReZygisk for the most reliable integrity checks.
- In the case of Shamiko being employed, lock the updates to ensure compatibility with the newer versions.
- Having a Nandroid backup before any change at the module level is highly recommended.
🧪 Comparison Table: Workarounds at a Glance
| Method | Root Type | Success Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zygisk Assistant + ReZygisk | Patch | ✅✅✅ | Best for SafetyNet/Play Integrity bypass |
| Old Shamiko Build | APatch | ✅✅ | Limited compatibility, unstable on latest ROMs |
| Magisk > APatch Boot | Dual | ✅✅✅ | Advanced but reliable workaround |
| Shamiko as KernelSU Mask | APatch (Zygisk) | ✅✅ | Version-sensitive; requires careful setup |
📎 Final Thoughts
To install Shamiko on APatch implies a need for strategic workarounds caused by the incompatibilities of the upstream. Although the message of the error refers to Magisk Canary, the real issue is with the internal confirmation by Shamiko that it does not accept APatch hooks. However, with Zygisk alternatives or tricking the system, users are still able to run the module at full capacity.
FAQ – Fixing APatch Error: Shamiko Requires Magisk Canary > 27005
1. Why am I seeing the error “Shamiko requires Magisk Canary > 27005” in APatch?
The issue occurs as a result of Shamiko being a module that was created to work with Magisk and it is designed to explicitly check for Magisk Canary version 27005 or higher. APatch is a fork with a diffeimplementation,ation and it therefore does not fulfill the version check of Shamiko. That being said, it may still be possible to run it with a few adjustments.
2. Does APatch officially support Shamiko?
Shamiko is not supported by APatch in any official capacity. The developers of Shamiko have not carried out the adaptation of the module so as to include APatch, and they also have not declared that any compatibility with APatch is supported,, and they are only experimental.
3. Can I use an older version of Shamiko in APatch?
Of course. You might as well give it it a try to use Shamiko v0.5.0 or any version that is older. These versions have fewer restrictions and hence could work with APatch. But still, be aware that the functionality may be limited and inconsistent.
4. What is Zygisk Next,, and why is it needed?
Zygisk Next is a little bit altered Zygisk,, which is actually the root of the advanced root capabilities such as root hiding and the faking of the integrity. Since APatch is not the one that comes along with Zygisk, you need to install Zygisk next if you want to use Shramiko.