How to unlock bootloader and root Moto G4, G4 Play and Moto G4 Plus

Today we will guide you, How to root Moto G4 Play, G4, G4 Plus.

Moto G4 Plus root compatible models: XT1644 (USA, Europe, India)

Moto G4 Play root Compatible models: XT1607, XT1609

Moto G4 root compatible models: XT1625, XT1622, XT1624

How to Unlock Bootloader on Moto G4, Moto G4 Play, and Moto G4 Plus

Note- Before proceeding to root your Moto G 4, please make sure to backup all your important data

Note – 1. You need to turn on the USB debugging from the Developer settings and also turn on the Enable OEM unlock.

             2. If you don’t see developer settings in your device’s settings menu you need to tap on the build number for 7-8 times.Now let’s start with the Steps.

• Step 1. Once you are done with the backup . Head to the Motorola’s Website which will guide you  the process of unlocking the bootloader of your device.
• Step 2. Create an account on the Motorola’s website.
• Step 3. After Signing in, on the next page, you will see a list of steps which will explain the process of unlocking the bootloader.
• Step 4. Now download these Files and place them in the root directory of your system drive which is the C drive.
• Step 5. Switch off your device, and then hold the power and volume down button together to enter into bootloader mode.
• Step 6. Now connect your device to your computer and open a command prompt on your PC.
  
• Step 7. Note that you have to open the command prompt in the folder where you have extracted the files downloaded in step 4.
• • Step 8. Type this command- fastboot  get_unlock_data and press enter, now you will see some text and numbers on your screen.aThe text will look like this

                    01HDNIBF3948HO3#N9F3HHBFN94BFBF9HF9B#3G93B93H4G9HGNE

  • Step 9. Copy all the text and paste it into a text editor app such as notepad.

• Step 10. Now open the browser and make sure that you are on the same page which we opened in Step 3.
• Step 11. Now copy the text from the notepad and paste it here.
  
• Step 12. Once you have pasted the text, click on “Can my device be unlocked” and if your device is eligible  “Request unlock key” will appear.Click on it after which you will receive a key in your mail id which we used earlier for signup.
• Step 13. Now for the last step type this command in the command prompt
•    FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK YOUR_KEY
• Note- Here your_ key is the key which you have just received in your mail id.
• Step 14. That’s it now your device will reboot multiple times and once it powers on you will have a popup stating that you have unlocked your bootloader.
  

• How to install TWRP recovery on your Moto G4, Moto G4, and Moto G4 Plus

  • Step1.  First of all, make sure you have unlocked your device’s bootloader via the above guide.
  • Step2. Now let’s download some files which will perform this process for you.
  •         ADB For Windows ( install it on your computer)
  •         ADB Driver
  •         TWRP Recovery For Moto G4 Plus
  •         TWRP For Moto G4
  •         TWRP For Moto G4 Play
  • If you are using the Moto G4 download the recovery image from the second link.
  • Boot your device into Bootloader mode.
  • Step 3. Extract the Contents of TWRP file in the same folder as that of ADB and connect your device to your computer.
  • Step 4. While staying in the same folder, hold the Shift key and right-click anywhere in the folder and then select the command prompt option from the popup.
  • Step 5. Now type this command in the command prompt – adb reboot bootloader
  • Step 6 Now type this command – fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (this will install/flash the recovery image onto your device)
  • Step 7. Now type this command to boot up your device in normal state – adb reboot
    
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    That’s it you have successfully installed TWRP recovery on your Moto G4 Play or Moto G4 Plu
  • To go to the recovery mode you need to power off your device and then hold the volume up and power button simultaneously to boot into recovery mode.

  • How to Root Moto G4, Moto G4 Play, and Moto G4 Plus

    • Step 1. First of all, make sure that you have a custom recovery installed on your device.
    • Step 2. Download the SuperSU file and place it in the internal storage of your device ( Make sure it is not in any folder)
    • Step 3. Now Switch off your device and then boot it into the recovery mode by holding power and volume up button together.
    • Step 4. Choose the install tab and then navigate and select the SuperSu file mentioned in Step 2.
    • Step 5. Now Simply press on install button and your device will be rooted in seconds.
    • To Make sure you have successfully rooted your device you can download the Root Checker application available on the Play Store and check the root status of your device

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