How to root Moto Z2 Play & Install TWRP Recovery Noob Friendly Guide

How to root Moto Z2 Play

How to root Moto Z2 Play & Install TWRP Recovery

Moto Z2 Play is one of the latest smartphone from moto.
Today we're going to show you how to root this device with the help of twrp custom recovery which is also known as team win recovery project.

The benefits of twrp recovery as follows :-

Easy to flash, you'll need it if you want to flash some stuff like tweaks, custom roms etc.
You can do all the normal stuff like wipe, but for me the best feature is nandroid backup.
Yes it will affect OTA updates, you can't update anymore automatically, you'll receive them, you can download but you then you have to flash manually on recovery (it's pretty easy, just boot into recovery, install option, select the file and swipe to flash).

Now you've must be thinking why to root this device well let me tell you benefits of rooted android device.

 Installing Custom ROMs
After rooting your device, you can flash a custom ROM or Kernel, which means you can have a new device.

2. Remove Preinstalled Applications
Manufacturer won’t allow you to uninstall those pre installed apps on your device. Rooting a device can make them removed easily, which ensures a high running quality.

3. Blocking Ads in Any Apps
Sick of the pop-up ads when playing games? A rooted device can remove this annoying ads immediately.

4. Install Incompatible Apps
Some wonderful apps need the root access if you install them on your device. Root your phone, enjoy more apps.

5. Keep Latest Android OS
A rooted Android can get the new OS months before the carrier releases the update, often along with a few bonus features.
& much more.

So let's begin.

Note:- Before we Start take full backup of your device in case something went wrong.

Note:- Rooting your device may void warranty so do it on your own risk, we're not responsible for anything.



Downloads/ Requirements

• Moto Z2 Play Device

• Working Windows PC ( Win 8 or Above) Recommended

• Unlocked Bootloader ( unlock bootloader form here then continue the steps) * Important*

• TWRP Recovery.

• ADB Drivers for PC

• SuperSu.zip ( Copy this file to your device internal storage ) 

• Little bit knowledge of flashing.

Step 1:- Installation of TWRP Recovery.

• Unlocked your bootloader visit the link which we mention is download section.

• Now you've Moto Z2 play with unlock bootloader & your ready to root your device & Install custom recovery.

• Download & install ADB Drivers to your PC.

• Download & Extract TWRP Recovery file to ADB Folder which you've just extracted.

• Rename TWRP Recovery.img file to " recovery.img" .

• Now Enable USB Debugging From Settings> Developers Options>USB Debugging.

• Connect your device to pc via USB Cable.

• Open ADB Folder then Hold Shift+ Right Click & Open Command window here as shown in image.

• Type following command to reboot your device into bootloader.

adb reboot bootloader

• Now your device will reboot & go into bootloader mode. if not check usb cable or adb drivers installed properly.

• Now type following command to check your device is connected properly or not.

fastboot devices

• You'll get device code in command window.

• Now your ready to flash twrp recovery.

• Type following command to flash twrp recovery in your device.

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

• You'll see some execution happen in command window & get successful output which will look like following image.

• That's it you've successfully installed TWRP Recovery.

Step 2 :- Getting Root Access to your Moto Z2 play.

• Boot Into TWRP Recovery by Pressing Power+ Vol Up key.

• Go to Install.

• Located SuperSu.zip which you copied into internal storage.

• Flash it using TWRP Recovery.

• Reboot your device.

TWRP Recovery

That's it...........! You've Successfully Rooted Your Moto Z2 Play With TWRP Recovery.

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