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Oppo A16e root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Oppo A16e

Released: 2022, March 21Available. Released 2022, March 24

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
Oppo
Model
Oppo A16e
Released
2022, March 21
Status
Available. Released 2022, March 24
Price
About 120 EUR
OS
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Dimensions
164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
Size
6.52 inches, 102.6 cm, 2, (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC

Camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
10W wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 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, aptX
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
No
Radio
Unspecified
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Black, Blue, White
Models
CPH2421
Announced
2022, March 21
Loudspeaker
Yes

Oppo A16e Overview

The Oppo A16e is an Android device from OPPO, released in 2022. It combines the Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) and a 6.52-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 Oppo A16e

The Oppo A16e is a 2022 Android device from OPPO. It runs the Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm), a MediaTek platform, flashed via SP Flash Tool on many models with BROM as the deep-recovery path. Shipped software: Android 11, ColorOS 11.1. 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 2–4 hours (after eligibility check).

Difficulty

Advanced — verify unlock eligibility first

Typical time

2–4 hours (after eligibility check)

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on OPPO

OPPO gates unlocking behind a "deep testing" application that is approved only for select models and regions — availability must be confirmed per device before any commitment.

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.

FAQ

Can I root the Oppo A16e?

Only if this exact model and region are eligible for a bootloader unlock. OPPO gates unlocking behind a "deep testing" application that is approved only for select models and regions — availability must be confirmed per device before any commitment. Once an unlock is approved, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot).

Does the Oppo A16e 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 Oppo A16e void my warranty?

OPPO will generally treat a rooted Oppo A16e 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 Oppo A16e run?

It runs Android 11, ColorOS 11.1. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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