How To Root Moto G5S And G5S Plus, Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP Recovery And Check Root

Few months back the Moto G5 and Moto G5S Plus was launched and was launched in India around a month back, it inherited almost all the features in the previous motorist devices which are the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus.

The both devices are sported with 5.5 inch full HD Display, the Moto G5S which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset along with 4 GB of RAM.

While the Moto G5S Plus which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 soc clocked at 2 GHz in addition of 4 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

In conclusion, I can say that the devices "Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus" are both great phones to have or use.

However, the launching of Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus just took place a month back in India and already, we've figured out a way to root the both devices (i.e if by any chance you want to root any of the phones).

Perhaps, rooting any of the phones cannot take place without unlocking the bootloader, install TWRP Recovery then followed by rooting and if you're thinking on how to do any of it then I guess this tutorial can be of help.

Before proceeding with the below steps please it'll be kind of you if you check our Disclaimer, however Androbliz should not be held responsible for any damages or loss you might encounter (at users own risk).

To begin with, I'll first share with you how to unlock bootloader, followed by installing TWRP Recovery then how to root Moto G5S and G5S Plus.

Also Check:How To Root Google Pixel In Android Oreo Update

How To Unlock Bootloader Moto G5S:
Unlocking Bootloader has is own advantages and disadvantages so before proceeding with how you unblock bootloader on Moto G5S I'll like to let you know the consequences of what you want to do.

Advantages Of Unlocking Bootloader:

The user can be able to root his/her phone.
The user can gain the ability to flash any custom rom in his/her phone.

Now, let's see the Non-benefiting part of unblocking bootloader.

Disadvantages Of Unlocking Bootloader:

Unlocking bootloader voids the users warranty.
Unlocking bootloader provides less security for the device thereby making it open for any malware attack.

The above are what you should know about unlocking bootloader, hence let's see what if required before unlocking bootloader.

Prerequisites:

A computer (desktop or laptop).
A working USB cable.
Download ADB toolkit and ADB drivers.
A well charged phone (not less than 70%).
Connect to the internet.
Backup your data.

Steps On How To Unlock Bootloader in Moto G5S:
As Moto G5S comes with pure stock android so the unlocking bootloader procedure is very easy and consume much time (not more than 8mins).

★ So at first, what you must do is to download the ADB toolkit and extract it in C/ drive like – C/ADB.

★ Open the ADB folder and hit Shift key + Right Mouse click.

★ A command Window will be displayed on your screen.

★ Next, connect your phone to PC using a data cable.

★ With your phone go to Settings => About Phone => click on build number 7 times.

★ Now go to developer settings and enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.

★ On your PC in the command window type in the below code.

ADB devices,

★ A pop-up will appear on your phone then click on allow.

★ Then type in the below code to reboot into fastboot mode.

ADB reboot bootloader

★ Also type in this code below

fast boot OEM unlock

★ Then this code

fast boot format user data

All set and ready, you're done and you've successfully unlocked your bootloader. Now, let's see how to Install TWRP Recovery in Moto G5S.

How To Install TWRP Recovery On Moto G5S:
Here, there are also the benefit and non benefit of installing TWRP Recovery. That's why before proceeding, I'll like you to be aware of what you're about to do.

Advantages Of Installing TWRP Recovery:

The first thing to have in mind is that the user will be granted access to root.
The user can install any custom ROM/MOD of his or her preferred choice.
The user can take a full backup of your device including app data.

Disadvantages Of Installing TWRP Recovery:
Unfortunately, I'm unable to figure it out. Perhaps, there's no disadvantage for installing TWRP Recovery.

Prerequisites Before Installing TWRP Recovery in Moto G5S:

The users bootloader must be unlocked.
A well charged phone (not less than 70%)
Download TWRP Recovery image for Moto G5S.

Steps On How To Install TWRP Recovery In Moto G5S:
★ From the command window boot into fast boot mode by typing the below code, however you can skip it if you are already into fast boot mode.

ADB reboot bootloader

★ Type the below code

fastboot flash recovery recovery-motog5s.img

★ Now boot into TWRP recovery by pressing power button + volume up key, go to Install => Internal Storage => locate lazy flasher file and flash it (This is an important step otherwise your device won’t boot).

Good to go, you've successfully installed TWRP Recovery In Moto G5S. Now, let's have a look on how to root Moto G5S.

How To Root Moto G5S:
At first let's see the good effect of rooting and on the other hand, the bad effect as well.

Advantages Of Rooting:

The user can be able to uninstall bloatwares.
The user will be able to remove pre-installed apps.
The user can also have the access to delete system apps.
The user can also be able to install incompatible apps.
More battery life and speed can be obtained.
The user will be granted the right to root files and can tweak his/her device to administrator level.

Disadvantages Of Rooting:

It might void your warranty.
It can brick your device.
The user may not receive official OTA updates even if the user receives any OTA update, it'll brick the phone after installing the update.
It will make the device less secure and open for malware.

Prerequisites Before Rooting Moto G5S:

The bootloader must be unlocked and TWRP recovery must be installed.
A well charged battery (at least 80%).
Download magisk.zip for your Moto G5S.

Steps On How to Root Moto G5S:★ Download and place magisk.zip in the internal storage of your Moto G5S.

★ Boot into TWRP Recovery by pressing volume up + power button on your phone.

★ Go-to Install => From SD card then locate Magisk file and install it.

★ Next, tap on reboot system now.

Everything is now ready and you're done. With the above processes you have successfully rooted your Moto G5S.

It is possible that you might have miss one or two steps from the above tutorial, that's why it is necessary for you to check if your device is successfully rooted or not.

How To Check Root:
★ Visit the Google play store and download Root checker

★ Launch the app and tap on Verify Root.

★ If your device is rooted successfully, you'll get a message like this "Congratulations, root access is properly installed on this device".