How to Root Moto G8 Power & Lite Using TWRP and Magisk

Prerequisites

Before we get going, let’s make sure you have everything ready. It’s like prepping for a recipe—you want to make sure you’ve got all the ingredients before you start cooking!

• • A Moto G8 Power or Moto G8 Power Lite.
  • A USB cable to connect your phone to your computer.
  • Make sure your phone is charged to at least 70%—you don’t want it running out of battery halfway through!

• Install Motorola USB Drivers on your computer. You can download them here.
• Install ADB & Fastboot tools on your computer. Download here.
• Have TWRP Recovery installed on your phone. Download for Moto G8 Power Lite here.
• Download the Magisk zip file for rooting. Get the latest version here.

Compatibility: This guide works for both Moto G8 Power and Moto G8 Power Lite models, like XT2055-1. Just make sure your model matches before moving forward.

Root Moto G8 Power / Power Lite using Magisk

If you’re looking for an easy method, using Magisk is the way to go. It’s simple, and you won’t need to mess with your bootloader right away. Let’s break it down step by step.

Download Magisk and Prepare Your Phone

First up, we’ll grab Magisk, which is the tool that will allow you to root your phone.

• Download the Magisk zip file and save it somewhere easy to find on your computer.

Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode

Now, we need to boot your phone into TWRP Recovery Mode. This is where you’ll do all the rooting stuff.

• Turn off your phone.
• Press and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons at the same time until the Bootloader screen pops up.
• Use the Volume buttons to scroll to Recovery Mode and press the Power button to select it.

That’s it! You’re now in TWRP and ready for the next step.

Flash Magisk via TWRP

This is the fun part where you’ll actually root your phone. Flashing Magisk is quick and straightforward.

• In TWRP, tap on Install.
• Find the Magisk zip file you downloaded earlier and tap it.
• Swipe to confirm the flash.
• Wait for a couple of minutes until the process finishes.

Reboot and Verify Root

Now that Magisk is installed, it’s time to restart your phone and check if everything went smoothly.

• Tap Reboot System in TWRP.
• Once your phone restarts, install the Magisk Manager app.
• Open the app and check if your phone is rooted.

Congratulations! You’ve just rooted your Moto G8 Power / Power Lite using Magisk.

Unlock Bootloader and Root Moto G8 Power Lite

If the first method didn’t work for you or you need more control, unlocking the bootloader is the next step. This method is a bit more technical, but don’t worry, I’ll guide you through it.

Enable Developer Options and OEM Unlocking

Before unlocking the bootloader, we need to enable a few options in your phone’s settings.

• Open Settings > About Phone.
• Tap on Build Number seven times until it says, “You are now a developer.”
• Go back to Settings, scroll down, and open Developer Options.
• Turn on OEM Unlocking and enable USB Debugging.

Connect Your Phone and Boot into Fastboot Mode

Next, we’ll connect your phone to the computer and enter Fastboot Mode.

• Turn off your phone.
• Press and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons until the Bootloader screen shows up.
• Connect your phone to your computer with the USB cable.

Unlock the Bootloader

Unlocking the bootloader will erase everything on your phone, so make sure you back up any important data first!

• Open a command prompt on your computer.
• Type this to check if your phone is connected: fastboot devices
• If your phone shows up, type the following command to unlock the bootloader: fastboot oem unlock
• Confirm the unlock on your phone.

Your phone will reboot, and the bootloader will be unlocked.

Flash TWRP Recovery

Now that the bootloader is unlocked, you can flash TWRP Recovery.

• Download the TWRP recovery image.
• In the command prompt, type the following to flash TWRP: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
• After the flash is done, type: fastboot reboot recovery

Flash Magisk for Root

Once you’re in TWRP, you can flash Magisk just like in the previous method.

• In TWRP, tap on Install and find the Magisk zip file you downloaded.
• Swipe to confirm the flash.
• Reboot your phone.

And just like that, your Moto G8 Power Lite is rooted!

Whether you followed the Magisk method or unlocked your bootloader, your Moto G8 Power / Power Lite is now rooted. You can now enjoy more control over your device, without all the extra apps or restrictions holding you back. If something didn’t go as expected, double-check each step and make sure your phone’s model is supported.