SafeRooting
Motorola Moto Z Play
Motorola

Motorola Moto Z Play

Released: 2016, August. Released 2016, SeptemberPrice: About 220 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 Android 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCYes
SAR1.45 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, magnetic connector
Size5.5 inches, 82.6 cm, 2, (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
ModelMotorola Moto Z Play
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack/Silver/Black Slate, White/Fine Gold/Sugar White
ModelsXT1635-02, XT1635-01, XT1635-03
SAR EU0.40 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.526 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40 - USA
Charging15W wired
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2016, August. Released 2016, September
Announced2016, August. Released 2016, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PerformanceGFXBench: 3.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise-93.0dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 100h

Motorola Moto Z Play Overview

About Motorola Moto Z Play Motorola Moto Z Play is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Motorola Moto Z Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 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 Z 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 Z Play?

The Motorola Moto Z 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 Z 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 Z Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto Z 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 Z Play run?

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