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Huawei P Smart Z root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Huawei P Smart Z

Released: 2019, MayAvailable. Released 2019, June

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote root service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

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General

Brand
Huawei
Model
Huawei P Smart Z
Released
2019, May
Status
Available. Released 2019, June
Price
About 280 EUR
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 12
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.3 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196.8 g (6.95 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.59 inches, 106.6 cm, 2, (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Kirin 710F (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0
Dual
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
FM radio
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Emerald Green, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue
Models
STK-LX1
Announced
2019, May
Loudspeaker
Yes

Huawei P Smart Z Overview

The Huawei P Smart Z is an Android device from Huawei, released in 2019. It combines the Kirin 710F (12 nm) and a 6.59-inch display, running Android 9.0 (Pie). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Huawei P Smart Z

The Huawei P Smart Z is a 2019 Android device from Huawei. It runs the Kirin 710F (12 nm), a Huawei Kirin platform, which lacks an official unlock path on recent firmware. Shipped software: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 12. Because Huawei does not currently provide a bootloader unlock for devices like this one, conventional Magisk root is not possible — contact us before assuming otherwise, as regional exceptions occasionally exist.

Difficulty

Restricted — official unlock unavailable

Typical time

N/A without an unlock path

Method

No conventional method — bootloader unlock unavailable

Bootloader unlock on Huawei

Huawei ended official bootloader unlocking years ago. On recent firmware there is no legitimate unlock path, which makes conventional root impossible for most units.

Platform notes

Kirin-based Huawei devices no longer have an official bootloader unlock path on recent firmware, which blocks conventional root entirely on most units.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei P Smart Z?

Not through any conventional method. Huawei ended official bootloader unlocking years ago. On recent firmware there is no legitimate unlock path, which makes conventional root impossible for most units. Magisk requires an unlocked bootloader, so without an official unlock path the Huawei P Smart Z cannot be rooted.

Will root the Huawei P Smart Z void my warranty?

Huawei will generally treat a rooted Huawei P Smart Z as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the Huawei P Smart Z run?

It runs Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 12. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.