Wiko

Wiko Y81

Name: Wiko Y81
Brand: Wiko

Released: 2020, August 18Available. Released 2020, August 18

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

Wiko

Model

Wiko Y81

Released

2020, August 18

Status

Available. Released 2020, August 18

Price

About 80 EUR

Android 10 (Go edition)

Dimensions

157.9 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.22 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)

Weight

166 g (5.86 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD

Size

6.2 inches, 95.9 cm, 2, (~79.8% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8300

Internal

32GB 2GB RAM

Card slot

microSDXC

Camera

Single

5 MP

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

N/A

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, 20, 40

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS

NFC

Radio

FM radio

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG

3.5mm jack

Yes

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Colors

Deep Blue, Gold, Green

SAR EU

0.56 W/kg (head) 1.61 W/kg (body)

Announced

2020, August 18

Loudspeaker

Yes

Wiko Y81 Overview

The Wiko Y81 is an Android device from Wiko, released in 2020. It combines the Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) and a 6.2-inch display, running Android 10 (Go edition). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Wiko Y81

The Wiko Y81 is a 2020 Android device from Wiko. It runs the Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm), a MediaTek platform, flashed via SP Flash Tool on many models with BROM as the deep-recovery path. Shipped software: Android 10 (Go edition). For this model the realistic path is: a standard fastboot bootloader unlock, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 1–3 hours.

Difficulty

Moderate — brand-specific steps involved

Typical time

1–3 hours

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on Wiko

Unlock procedure follows the generic Android flow: enable OEM Unlocking in Developer Options, then unlock via fastboot. Exact availability depends on the model and region — confirm before flashing.

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 Wiko Y81?

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 Wiko procedure.

Does the Wiko Y81 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 Wiko Y81 void my warranty?

Wiko will generally treat a rooted Wiko Y81 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 Wiko Y81 run?

It runs Android 10 (Go edition). The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.