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How to root Motorola Moto X Play XT1562

May 30, 2018

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Root Motorola Moto X Play XT1562

Step 1: Follow the step-by-step instructions to unlock bootloader on your Motorola Device.

Step 2: Once you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on Motorola Moto X Play XT1562, then you need to install custom recovery (i.e TWRP or CWM recovery). For that you have to connect your device to the computer first then follow the below steps.

Step 3: Download SuperSU (latest) and move it to the root of the Phone SD memory.

Step 4: Download and install the Minimal ADB and fastboot Tools on your computer.

Step 5: Download TWRP recovery (v2.8.7.0 tested working) on your computer and rename it to recovery.img.

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Step 6: Now, move the recovery.img file to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder (i.e C:Program FilesMinimal ADB and Fastboot).

Step 7: Now, Open MAF32.exe or py_cmd.exe from the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder.

Step 8: Give the Following Command: adb devices

The above command will help you to know the list of adb devices attached to the computer.

Step 9: Now, Give another command: adb reboot bootloader

The above command helps you to boot into the adb mode.

Step 10: Now, give another command: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

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Step 11: Now, TWRP recovery will be installed on your phone and you will be able to see some process on your Device screen.

Step 12: Now, you need to boot into the ADB mode. To boot into adb mode, Press and hold the Volume Down Key and Power Key (for 4-5 seconds) and release the power key but keep holding the Volume Down key until ADB mode is visible on the screen.

Step 13: Once you have booted into the ADB mode, Select Recovery (use volume down for scrolling and Volume Up to select).

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Step 14: Once you have booted into the TWRP recovery mode, Tap on the Install and select the SuperSU package that you have moved to the Phone SD in Step#3.

Step 15: Now, reboot your Device from the TWRP recovery.

Step 16: Once your Device is restarted you will be able to see the SuperSU icon in the Menu. Which confirms that you have successfully rooted your Motorola Moto X Play XT1562.