How to Root Motorola Moto G52 using Magisk without TWRP
In this guide, we have shared the steps to Root Motorola Moto G52 XT2221-1/2 (codenamed rhode) using Magisk without TWRP in a very simple way for your ease. To...
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Last updated on January 3, 2024
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In this guide, we have shared the steps to Root Motorola Moto G52 XT2221-1/2 (codenamed rhode) using Magisk without TWRP in a very simple way for your ease.
To root your Moto G52, we will use the Magisk to patch the stock boot image and flash that to your device boot partition. Now, if you ask why Magisk? It’s a system-less root process that doesn’t tamper with the system partitions while enabling root access. Magisk can also hide online security measures to work apps properly like any banking app, SafetyNet, etc.
The Motorola Moto G52 features a 6.6-inches AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It is an FHD+ panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Under the hood, we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 built on a 6nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with four Kryo 265 Gold cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and four Kryo 265 Silver cores clocked at 1.9 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Adreno 610.
In terms of optics, we get a triple camera setup at the rear and a single camera at the front. The triple camera consists of a 50 MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.8 lens, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens, and a 2MP macro sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. The s at the front is a 16MP sensor paired with an f/2.5 lens. Both the rear and the front setup are limited to 1080p video recording.
The smartphone is available with only a single storage variant with 128GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM. There is a MicroSD slot for storage expansion. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. And in terms of sensors, we get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Powering it all is a 5,000 mAh battery that can be topped up quickly using a 30W power adapter. The smartphone is available in two color options: Charcoal Gray and Porcelain White.
Steps To Root Moto G52 XT2221-1/2 Using Magisk
Follow the full-depth guide along with the requirements and download links below.
Keep in mind:
Rooting may void the manufacturer’s warranty on your device.
Rooting will block the firmware OTA updates.
Now, let’s head over to some of the necessary steps which you need to abide by:
Pre-Requirements
Your phone should have a battery juice of more than 60%.
Keep a backup of your device data at first. Therefore, you can get back the important data if anything goes wrong.
The image file in this article is supported by the Moto G52 model only. DO NOT try to flash it on other models.
You will also require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable to connect your device to the computer.
You should download all the necessary files, tools, and drivers below accordingly.
We’re at GetDroidTips won’t be responsible for any kind of error or damage that occurs to your phone during or after following this guide or flashing any file. You should know what you’re doing. Take a full backup at first and proceed at your own risk!
1. How to Extract and Patch Boot.image using Magisk?
First of all, download and extract the ROM to your PC.
Attach your device via USB cable and copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder to your device storage
Launch Magisk Manager. When a popup appears asking to install Magisk, select INSTALL and choose to install again.
Tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.
Navigate to internal storage and select your phone’s boot image that you transferred earlier.
Wait for a couple of seconds. Magisk will start patching the boot image.
Once the boot image has been patched, copy the “patched_boot.img” from the internal storage and replace it in your PC’s same extracted ROM folder.
Now you can follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.
2. Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image on Moto G52
Follow the proper guide to install Patched Boot Image on Moto G52 below link:
Now, extract the ADB & Fastboot tool, then move the patched boot image file to the same folder.
Press and hold down the Shift key + right-mouse-click to open the command window/PowerShell.
Next, enter the following command in order to flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
For devices with an A/B partition system, you have to use the following commands:
Now, in order to verify the systemless root access on your phone, you will see the status screen. Here all options should be green ticked if properly rooted. If yes, that means you’ve successfully bypassed the Google SafetyNet measure as well.
That’s it, guys. We hope you’ve found this guide useful and successfully rooted your Moto G52 device. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.
