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vivo X Fold+ rooting support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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vivo X Fold+

Released: 2022, September 26Available. Released 2022, September 29

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General

Brand
Vivo
Model
vivo X Fold+
Released
2022, September 26
Status
Available. Released 2022, September 29
Price
About 1450 EUR
OS
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Dimensions
Unfolded: 162 x 144.9 x 6.3 mm, Folded: 162 x 74.5 x 14.6 mm
Weight
311 g (10.97 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size
8.03 inches, 206.5 cm, 2, (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1916 x 2160 pixels (~360 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 730
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), Cover camera:, 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Quad
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 12 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
80W wired, 100% in 35 min, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 66, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Models
V2229A
Announced
2022, September 26
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers

vivo X Fold+ Overview

The vivo X Fold+ is an Android device from vivo, released in 2022. It combines the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) and a 8.03-inch display, running Android 12. This page tracks its full specifications, rooting status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Rooting the vivo X Fold+

The vivo X Fold+ is a 2022 Android device from vivo. It runs the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 12, OriginOS Ocean. Because vivo does not currently provide a bootloader unlock for devices like this one, conventional Magisk rooting is not possible — contact us before assuming otherwise, as regional exceptions occasionally exist.

Difficulty

Restricted — official unlock unavailable

Typical time

N/A without an unlock path

Method

No conventional method — bootloader unlock unavailable

Bootloader unlock on vivo

vivo (and iQOO) do not offer a general official bootloader unlock outside limited regional programs, so most retail units cannot be conventionally rooted.

Platform notes

Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are the best-supported in the rooting 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 vivo X Fold+?

Not through any conventional method. vivo (and iQOO) do not offer a general official bootloader unlock outside limited regional programs, so most retail units cannot be conventionally rooted. Magisk requires an unlocked bootloader, so without an official unlock path the vivo X Fold+ cannot be rooted.

Will rooting the vivo X Fold+ void my warranty?

vivo will generally treat a rooted vivo X Fold+ 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 rooting.

What Android version does the vivo X Fold+ run?

It runs Android 12, OriginOS Ocean. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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