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Motorola Moto G42
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Motorola Moto G42

Released: 2022, June 09Price: About 170 EURStatus: Available. Released 2022, June 28

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12, planned upgrade to Android 13
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size6.4 inches, 98.9 cm, 2, (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
ModelMotorola Moto G42
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsAtlantic Green, Metallic Rose
ModelsXT2233-2
Single16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, June 28
Triple50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - International
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM, Brazil
Charging18W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Released2022, June 09
Announced2022, June 09
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions160.4 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Motorola Moto G42 Overview

About Motorola Moto G42 Motorola Moto G42 is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Motorola Moto G42 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto G42 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto G42?

The Motorola Moto G42 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto G42 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto G42 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G42 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G42 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G42.