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Motorola Moto G30 root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Motorola Moto G30

Released: 2021, February 16Available. Released 2021, March 17

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
Motorola
Model
Motorola Moto G30
Released
2021, February 16
Status
Available. Released 2021, March 17
Price
About 170 EUR
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12
Dimensions
165.2 x 75.7 x 9.1 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Weight
200 g (7.05 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Size
6.5 inches, 102.8 cm, 2, (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Quad
64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
15W / 20W wired (market dependent)

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, GALILEO
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
FM radio, RDS, recording
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

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

Other

SAR
1.11 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Phantom Black (Dark Pearl), Pastel Sky
Models
XT2129-1, XT2129-2, PAML0000IN
Display
1975:1 contrast ratio, 468 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2021, February 16
Loudspeaker
-28.7 LUFS (Average)
Performance
AnTuTu: 170968 (v8), GeekBench: 1265 (v5.1), GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 131h

Motorola Moto G30 Overview

The Motorola Moto G30 is an Android device from Motorola, released in 2021. It combines the Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) and a 6.5-inch display, running Android 11. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Motorola Moto G30

The Motorola Moto G30 is a 2021 Android device from Motorola. It runs the Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 11, upgradable to Android 12. For this model the realistic path is: the brand-specific unlock described below, followed by Magisk via patched 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 boot image (fastboot)

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are the best-supported in the root community: fastboot works as documented, and even a failed flash can usually be recovered through EDL (9008) emergency mode.

Before you start

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

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto G30?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact Motorola procedure.

Does the Motorola Moto G30 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 boot image via fastboot.

Will root the Motorola Moto G30 void my warranty?

Motorola will generally treat a rooted Motorola Moto G30 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 Moto G30 run?

It runs Android 11, upgradable to Android 12. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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