Lenovo Z6 Pro is entirely different from the Z6. Regular Z6 mobile comes with Mid-Range Specs. But, This Pro version has Flagship level Hardware Specs and Pie 9.0 Android version. If you think by rooting you can make your mobile Blazing fast. No. You can’t. Hardware limits us. Your mobile already has powerful specs with well-optimized software. So, we can’t squeeze a lot of performance by rooting. So, If you are a regular user, you don’t need root. After rooting, you will lose Official OTA updates from Lenovo. Also, you need to optimize your mobile regularly. If you are a Developer or regular root apps user, you can follow below guide to achieve root on your mobile.
Why should you Root Lenovo Z6 Pro?
We appreciate the hard work of the TWRP team and XDA Developer- alexeei. Without them, this Root method is not possible. You should have a proper reason for rooting. Your mobile has a minimum of 6 GB of RAM, Where High-End version has 12 GB RAM. It is more than enough for Normal usage and Heavy Usage too. And, Compare with other manufacturers, Lenovo is Good on maintaining Security patch updates on 60-90 days Interval. Also, It is based on Near Stock Android OS. There should be Android 10 version, But We don’t know when we get. Coming to the processor, It has a Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855- Flagship Level Processor. So, In Both Hardware and Software, your device is Good.
How to Root Lenovo Z6 Pro Pie 9.0
Lenovo Z6 Pro International Variants comes with a flexible bootloader other than some locked devices. Example- In Samsung, Verizon mobiles come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.
TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on your devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on Lenovo Z6 Pro. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.
With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your Lenovo Z6 Pro to gain root access. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets.
Things to check out for;
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Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%
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Backup your current files and data, full data loss process (save them on external storage).
Pre-Requirement Steps
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Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode, OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in Lenovo Z6 Pro
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Also, download the ADB drivers. Install it in your PC.
- Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version) and Copy it to Your External SD Card.
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Download and save the TWRP Recovery on your PC and rename recovery file to recovery.img.
Unlock Bootloader using ADB and Fastboot
- Switch off your mobile. Boot into Fastboot Mode-> Volume Down+ Power Button. When Warning Screen appears, Release all keys.
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Type below command to check the fastboot status.
- fastboot devices
- The above command will display some code for device detection. If you didn’t receive any response, Check with the USB Cable. If you get a response, move to the below command.
- fastboot -i 0x2b4c oem unlock-go
- After getting finished message, type below command.
- fastboot reboot
- After the process complete, Move to the below steps. Now you have Unlocked Bootloader.
Flash TWRP
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If you are still in Fastboot Mode Move to TWRP flash step. Or you have to go to Fastboot mode again by pressing the Volume Down+ Power Buttons.
- Your mobile will boot into Bootloader.
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Type below command to check the fastboot status.
- fastboot devices
- The above command will display some code for device detection. If you didn’t receive any response, Check with the USB Cable. If you get a response, move to the below commands one by one.
- fastboot –disable-verity –disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
- After the process complete, Type below command to reboot your bootloader.
- fastboot reboot bootloader
- After rebooting into fastboot, type below command.
- fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- The above command will flash recovery in your mobile. Press Volume Up and Select Reboot Recovery and Press Power Button. It will boot into the temporary TWRP. Don’t Boot into standard OS until we flash magisk.
Install Magisk on your Lenovo Z6 Pro using TWRP
- Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
- Select Magisk.Zip.
- After the Successful Installation, Reboot your mobile.
- You can also install Magisk Manager in your Mobile Applications If you can’t find the Magisk app in the App Drawer. Install Root checker to verify your Root Status.
What More?
Lenovo Z6 Pro has a minimum of 6 GB RAM, and it is a Good Mid-Range phone; High End comes with 12 GB RAM and Snapdragon 855 processor. The RAM is more than enough. If you don’t know How much RAM you need, Nowadays 3 GB RAM is enough for regular usage. There will be Regular Major updates and monthly updates, from Lenovo for a long time. But, there may be a delay due to their Custom Skin OS if you compare it with Old devices, Some models still receiving updates. So, you know what you are doing and the real purpose, you can root your device. By rooting and flashing custom ROM, you can use New Android versions, without any lag issues.
Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.
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