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Motorola Edge 40 Overview
The Motorola Edge 40 is an Android device from Motorola, released in 2023. It combines the Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) and a 6.55-inch display, running Android 13. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.
Root the Motorola Edge 40
The Motorola Edge 40 is a 2023 Android device from Motorola. It runs the Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm), a MediaTek platform, flashed via SP Flash Tool on many models with BROM as the deep-recovery path. Shipped software: Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades. For this model the realistic path is: the brand-specific unlock described below, followed by Magisk via patched init_boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 30–60 minutes.
Difficulty
Easy — well-supported device
Typical time
30–60 minutes
Method
Magisk via patched init_boot image (fastboot) — KernelSU also viable (GKI kernel)
Bootloader unlock on Motorola
Motorola issues bootloader unlock codes through its official website; the process is free and takes minutes. Some carrier variants are excluded from the program.
Platform notes
MediaTek platforms flash through SP Flash Tool rather than plain fastboot on many models, and expose BROM mode as a deep-recovery path. Correct scatter/firmware matching matters more here than on Snapdragon devices.
Before you start
- Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.
- As a device launched on Android 13, the Magisk target is typically init_boot.img, not boot.img — patching the wrong image is the top bootloop cause on newer models.
FAQ
Can I root the Motorola Edge 40?
Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched init_boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact Motorola procedure.
Does the Motorola Edge 40 support custom recovery (TWRP)?
That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched init_boot image via fastboot.
Will root the Motorola Edge 40 void my warranty?
Motorola will generally treat a rooted Motorola Edge 40 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 Motorola Edge 40 run?
It runs Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.
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