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Motorola Moto G4 Play
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Motorola Moto G4 Play

Released: 2016, May. Released 2016, AugustPrice: About 130 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCYes (optional)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola Moto G4 Play
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsXT1609, XT1604, XT1602, XT1607, XT1603
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight137 g (4.83 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, May. Released 2016, August
Announced2016, May. Released 2016, August
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.4 x 72 x 9.9 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Motorola Moto G4 Play Overview

About Motorola Moto G4 Play Motorola Moto G4 Play is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Motorola Moto G4 Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 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 G4 Play 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 G4 Play?

The Motorola Moto G4 Play 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 G4 Play 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 G4 Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G4 Play will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G4 Play run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G4 Play.