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Motorola One Power (P30 Note) root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Motorola One Power (P30 Note)

Released: 2018, AugustAvailable. Released 2018, October

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General

Brand
Motorola
Model
Motorola One Power (P30 Note)
Released
2018, August
Status
Available. Released 2018, October
Price
About 250 EUR
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One, ZUI 4 (China version only)
Dimensions
156 x 76 x 8.4 mm (6.14 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
205 g (6.98 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.2 inches, 96.4 cm, 2, (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm
Dual
16 MP, f/1.8, 1.12µm, PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Features
LED flash
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
15W wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

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

Sensors

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

Other

SAR
0.31 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Colors
Midnight Black
Models
XT1942, XT1942-1
Announced
2018, August
Loudspeaker
Yes

Motorola One Power (P30 Note) Overview

The Motorola One Power (P30 Note) is an Android device from Motorola, released in 2018. It combines the Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) and a 6.2-inch display, running Android 8.1 (Oreo). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Motorola One Power (P30 Note)

The Motorola One Power (P30 Note) is a 2018 Android device from Motorola. It runs the Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One, ZUI 4 (China version only). 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 One Power (P30 Note)?

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 One Power (P30 Note) 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 One Power (P30 Note) void my warranty?

Motorola will generally treat a rooted Motorola One Power (P30 Note) 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 One Power (P30 Note) run?

It runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One, ZUI 4 (China version only). The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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