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Motorola Moto G8 Power root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Motorola Moto G8 Power

Released: 2020, February 07Available. Released 2020, April 16

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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 G8 Power
Released
2020, February 07
Status
Available. Released 2020, April 16
Price
About 180 EUR
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Dimensions
156 x 75.8 x 9.6 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.38 in)
Weight
197 g (6.95 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.4 inches, 100.7 cm, 2, (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2300 pixels (~399 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Internal
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Quad
16 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
18W wired

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, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
No
Radio
FM radio
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

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

Other

Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Smoke Black, Capri Blue
Models
XT2041-1, XT2041-3
Display
Contrast ratio: 1466:1 (nominal)
Announced
2020, February 07
Loudspeaker
-24.6 LUFS (Very good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 173607 (v8), GeekBench: 1394 (v5.1), GFXBench: 6.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 136h

Motorola Moto G8 Power Overview

The Motorola Moto G8 Power is an Android device from Motorola, released in 2020. It combines the Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) and a 6.4-inch display, running Android 10. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Motorola Moto G8 Power

The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a 2020 Android device from Motorola. It runs the Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 10, upgradable to Android 11. 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 G8 Power?

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 G8 Power 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 G8 Power void my warranty?

Motorola will generally treat a rooted Motorola Moto G8 Power 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 G8 Power run?

It runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 11. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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