Complete Motorola Rooting Guide

Root any Motorola device - Edge series, Moto G series with official unlock codes and Magisk installation.

🔗 Essential Resources

• 📖 Main Rooting Guide - Universal rooting principles and safety
• 🔓 Bootloader Unlocking - General bootloader concepts
• 🛠️ Custom Recovery - TWRP installation guide
• ❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting - Solutions for common issues

Critical Warnings

⚠️ Motorola-Specific Considerations

• Data wipe occurs multiple times - Complete backup required
• 7-10 day waiting period required before OEM unlocking becomes available
• A/B partition devices (G55 5G and newer) require special dual-partition flashing
• Exact model verification essential - similar models may have different procedures

Prerequisites & Setup

Required Tools

1. Platform Tools - ADB/Fastboot
2. Motorola USB Drivers - Official device drivers
3. Magisk APK - Latest release
4. Stock ROM for your exact device (for boot.img extraction)
5. Motorola Account - Required for unlock code request

Device Preparation

1. Enable Developer Options - Settings → About Phone → Tap Build Number 10 times
2. Configure Developer Settings:
   • Enable USB Debugging
   • Note OEM Unlocking status (may be grayed out)
3. Record Build Number - Needed for ROM identification
4. Disable Auto-Updates - Prevent firmware changes

The Waiting Period

Mandatory Step: Motorola requires 7-10 days of internet connectivity before OEM unlocking becomes available.

During this period:

• Keep device connected to WiFi/mobile data
• Use normally - timer runs automatically
• Check OEM unlocking periodically
• Enable immediately when available

Device Identification

Check Your Device Type

Determine if your device uses A/B partitions:

adb shell getprop ro.build.ab_update

• true = A/B device (dual partitions)
• false/empty = Standard device (single partition)

Confirmed Device Types

• Standard Devices: Edge 30 Neo, G32, G24, most older models
• A/B Devices: G55 5G, G54 5G, newer Edge models

Stock ROM Acquisition

Method 1: Direct Search

1. Get build number: Settings → About Phone → Build Number
2. Search ROM sites: Use exact build number (e.g., "U3UTS34.44-11-2-4")
3. Try motostockrom.com or similar databases
4. Fallback: Remove last number segment if exact match not found

Method 2: Motorola Software Fix Tool

1. Install Motorola Software Fix
2. Connect device → Backup & Restore tab
3. Download firmware (auto-extracts files)
4. Navigate to: C:\ProgramData\RSA\RomFiles\[ROM folder]
5. Copy boot.img for patching

Bootloader Unlocking

Verification Steps

Before proceeding, confirm:

• OEM unlocking enabled (not grayed out)
• Device properly connected (adb devices shows device)
• Motorola account created and logged in

Unlock Process

1. Enter fastboot mode:

   adb reboot bootloader

2. Generate unlock token:

   fastboot oem get_unlock_data

   Copy the complete token (remove line breaks)

3. Request unlock code:

   • Visit Motorola Bootloader Unlock
   • Login with Motorola account
   • Paste token and submit request
   • Check email for unlock code (usually arrives quickly)

4. Unlock bootloader:

   fastboot oem unlock [your_unlock_code]

   Follow on-screen prompts to confirm

5. Reboot and setup:

   fastboot reboot

Post-Unlock Setup

After automatic factory reset:

1. Complete initial setup
2. Re-enable Developer Options (Build Number × 10)
3. Re-enable USB Debugging
4. Install Magisk APK via ADB

Magisk Installation

Standard Devices (Single Partition)

For Edge 30 Neo, G32, G24, and similar models

1. Extract boot.img from stock ROM (7-Zip or unzip command)

2. Transfer to device:

   adb push boot.img /sdcard/Download/

3. Patch with Magisk:

   • Open Magisk app
   • Tap Install → Select and patch a file
   • Choose boot.img from Downloads
   • Wait for patching completion

4. Retrieve patched file:

   adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched_[hash].img ./magisk_patched.img

5. Flash patched boot:

   adb reboot bootloader
   fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
   fastboot reboot

A/B Devices (Dual Partition)

For G55 5G, G54 5G, and newer models

⚠️ A/B Device Critical Step

A/B devices have dual boot partitions. Flashing only one partition causes bootloops when the system switches partitions.

1. Follow steps 1-4 from Standard Devices method

2. Enter fastbootd mode (not regular fastboot):

   adb reboot bootloader
   fastboot reboot fastboot

3. Flash both boot partitions:

   fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
   fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img

4. Reboot system:

   fastboot reboot

Verification & Final Setup

Confirm Root Access

1. Open Magisk app - Should show "Installed" status
2. Test with Root Checker - Install from Play Store
3. Grant permissions - Approve root requests from apps
4. Create backup - TWRP NANDroid or Magisk backup

Configure Root Hiding (For Banking Apps)

1. Enable Zygisk - Magisk Settings → Enable Zygisk
2. Configure DenyList - Add banking/work apps
3. Install bypass modules - Tricky Store, Shamiko as needed
4. Test functionality - Use Play Integrity Checker

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

OEM Unlocking Grayed Out

• Solution: Wait full 7-10 days with internet connection
• Verify: Keep WiFi/mobile data active throughout period

Device Not Recognized

# Check connections
adb devices
fastboot devices

# If no device shown
- Reinstall Motorola USB drivers
- Try different USB port/cable
- Enable USB Debugging again

Bootloop After Rooting

• A/B devices: Likely flashed only one partition

  # Flash both partitions
  fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img
  fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img

• Any device: Flash stock boot.img to recover

  fastboot flash boot stock_boot.img

Magisk Not Detected

• Check installation: Magisk app should show "Installed"
• Wrong partition: Re-flash ensuring both A/B partitions covered
• Corrupted patch: Re-patch boot.img with fresh Magisk

Emergency Recovery

If device won't boot:

1. Boot to recovery - Power + Volume Up/Down combinations
2. Wipe cache - Clear cache partition and Dalvik
3. Remove modifications - Disable recent changes
4. Factory reset - Last resort option
5. Flash stock firmware - Complete restoration

Supported Device List

Confirmed Working Models

• Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Standard partition method
• Motorola G55 5G - A/B partition method
• Motorola G54 5G - A/B partition method
• Motorola G32 - Standard partition method
• Motorola G24 - Standard partition method
• Most Edge Series - Check partition type first
• Most Moto G Series - Newer models likely A/B

Verification Command

Check your device partition type:

adb shell getprop ro.build.ab_update

Community Resources

Getting Help

• XDA Motorola Forums - Device-specific communities
• Telegram Groups - Search "Motorola [model] development"
• Reddit - r/MotorolaMods, r/AndroidRoot
• Official Support - Limited to bootloader unlock only

Essential Links

• Motorola Developer Portal - Official unlock page
• Motorola Software Fix - Official firmware tool
• Motorola USB Drivers - Official drivers

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Success! You've Rooted Your Motorola Device

Congratulations! Your Motorola device now has root access. Here's what to do next:

Immediate Next Steps

1. Browse Root Apps - Discover 300+ curated applications
2. Setup Banking App Bypass - Configure root hiding
3. Install Essential Apps - Start with recommended apps

Advanced Options

• Custom Recovery - Install TWRP for advanced features
• Custom ROM - Upgrade to LineageOS or other ROMs
• LSPosed Framework - Enable Xposed modules

Welcome to the world of Android freedom! 🚀