How to Root Moto e4 plus: Motorola released its budget smartphone the Moto E4 Plus a few months back, and we already have root for Snapdragon and MediaTek variants of Moto E4 Plus. In this post, we are going to show you how to root Moto E4 Plus. In the same process, we are also going to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP as well. Make sure you have a backup of all your important data as we are not responsible for any bricked devices.
How to Root Moto E4 Plus (Bootloader Unlock & TWRP) – MediaTek
Warning
We are not responsible for any bricked devices. You are doing this at your own risk. Make sure your Moto E4 Plus is charged 70-80 percent.
Pre-Requisites
Moto E4 Plus with below model numbers only:-
- XT1770
- XT1772
To check your model number go to Settings -> About Phone -> Hardware information -> SKU.
Next, please ensure you have enabled USB debugging and OEM unlock. To do so, Navigate to Settings -> About on your Moto E4 Plus and tap on build number seven times. Once you see a message saying “You are now a developer” go back to Settings and you will see an option called Developer Options. Open developer options and enable USB debugging and OEM Unlock.
Make sure ADB and fastboot are set up on your computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) and working. Hit the link below to learn how to set up ADB and fastboot on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How to Bootloader Unlock Moto E4 Plus – MediaTek
Please note this will factory reset your phone and all your data will be wiped. Make sure to have a backup.
Step 1 – Boot into fastboot mode
Turn off your Moto E4 Plus. Press and hold Power + Volume Down until you see a Start screen.
You can also boot into fastboot mode while the device is on:-
- Connect Moto E4 Plus to computer using usb cable.
- Open command prompt (for Windows) or Terminal (for Mac and Linux).
- Navigate to platform-tools folder and issue below command.
Windows
adb reboot bootloader
Mac or Linux
./adb reboot bootloader
Step 2 – Unlock Bootloader Moto E4 Plus
Connect the phone to a computer using a USB cable and issue the below commands.
Windows
fastboot oem unlock
Mac or Linux
./fastboot oem unlock
You should see a screen on your phone asking you to confirm this action, use the volume up key. Once you confirm your bootloader will be unlocked. Next, we are going to reboot the phone.
Windows
fastboot reboot
Mac or Linux
./fastboot reboot
How to Install TWRP Recovery Moto E4 Plus – MediaTek
Make sure you have enabled USB debugging and OEM unlock. To do so, Navigate to Settings -> About on your Moto E4 Plus and tap on build number seven times. Once you see a message saying “You are now a developer” go back to Settings and you will see an option called Developer Options. Open developer options and enable USB debugging and OEM Unlock.
Download TWRP Recovery for MediaTek Moto E4 Plus from the below links, unzip the file, rename the unzipped file recovery-motoe4plus.img and place it in the platform-tools folder.
Download the below files and place the zip files in internal memory or MicroSD card of Moto E4 Plus.
Step 1 – Boot into fastboot mode
Turn off your Moto E4 Plus. Press and hold Power + Volume Down until you see a Start screen.
You can also boot into fastboot mode while the device is on:-
- Connect Moto E4 Plus to computer using usb cable.
- Open command prompt (for Windows) or Terminal (for Mac and Linux).
- Navigate to platform-tools folder and issue below command.
Windows
adb reboot bootloader
Mac or Linux
./adb reboot bootloader
Step 2 – Flash TWRP recovery Moto E4 Plus – MediaTek
- Open command prompt (for Windows) or Terminal (for Mac and Linux).
- Navigate to platform-tools folder and issue below command.
Windows
fastboot flash recovery recovery-motoe4plus.img
Mac or Linux
./fastboot flash recovery recovery-motoe4plus.img
Congratulations, you just installed TWRP recovery on your Moto E4 Plus. Now we will boot into TWRP and root your Moto E4 Plus MediaTek.
How to Root Moto e (4) Plus – Root MediaTek
Once you have installed TWRP recovery, you need to reboot into TWRP recovery and root your Moto E4 Plus. Follow the steps below.
Step 1 – Boot into TWRP
- Power off your Moto E4 Plus.
- Press & hold Power + Volume down button for a few seconds. This will boot your phone into bootloader mode.
- Press Volume down until you see Recovery mode on screen.
- Press Power button to boot into recovery mode.
You can also boot into TWRP recovery after installing TWRP by issuing the below commands.
Windows
fastboot boot recovery-motoe4plus.img
Mac or Linux
./fastboot boot recovery-motoe4plus.img
Step 2 – Root Moto E4 Plus MediaTek using Magisk
Once you have booted into TWRP, click on Wipe – Data and enter Yes to wipe data. This will wipe out all your data, so make sure you have a backup. This step is necessary to mount the system in rw (read-write) mode in TWRP.
Once in TWRP click on Install, then select the Magisk zip file downloaded above. Swipe to confirm the flashing of Magisk. Once done flash the no-verity zip file downloaded above.
Everything Done Successfully? Now your phone has been Rooted Completly. If you like us How to root moto e4 plus (moto e4 plus root) article then please do share.
