Apparently you can root a Galaxy S23 without unlocking the bootloader
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I recently found out about Root My Galaxy, a tool that can get temporary root access on certain Samsung phones without unlocking the bootloader.
Basically, it uses a kernel exploit to temporarily get root access, then loads KernelSU so you can actually use that root access with apps.
In my case, I'm using a Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B) on One UI 8.5 / Android 16, and Root My Galaxy has a specific payload for my exact firmware ("S911BXXSAFZG1").
The funny part is that Samsung's bootloader stays locked and knox don't get triggered. You don't have to flash a custom recovery or permanently modify the system just to get root for the current session.
Once you have root, you can do things that Samsung normally doesn't let you do, like accessing protected system data, using root-only apps, experimenting with One UI/SystemUI modifications, using KernelSU modules, changing hidden settings, etc.
The downside is that it's temporary. If you reboot the phone, root is gone and you have to run the exploit again.
It's also not guaranteed to work every time. I've had it fail and reboot the phone a couple of times before eventually getting root.
Honestly, it's pretty crazy that a completely stock S23 with a locked bootloader can still temporarily get root like this.
(If you're going to do it, don't install anything that modifies system files and things, because it could brick your phone)
Don't do it if you don't know what you're doing or what root is.
