Root Oppo Reno2 Z via Magisk & SuperSU + Four More METHODS!

Hey there, are you looking for a guide on how to Root Oppo Reno2 Z smartphone? If yes, then you are at the right place. In this comprehensive rooting tutorial, I have shown you the easiest method to Root this smartphone.

I have shown you six different methods to Root your Oppo Reno2 Z device. If anyone of the method failed then you can try other methods that worked for you. The methods shown are effortless and straightforward. Anyone with basic knowledge of android can apply the shown steps.

About Oppo Reno2 Z

This Oppo Reno2 Z is the newly launched device by Oppo. It has some great features, Here is some Key Specification of Oppo Reno2 Z:

  • This phone comes with a 6.53 Inches Full HD+1080 x 2340 pixels IPS LCD Display which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Oppo Reno2 Z is powered by the Mediatek Helio P90 which is an Octa-Core CPU
  • It has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of Internal Storage
  • Moving to the OS this device runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) ColorOS 6.1
  • Camera – It has a Quad Rear-Facing Camera of 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP and the Front-Facing is a Motorized pop-up 16 MP camera
  • Moving to the battery it has a Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery which also supports Fast battery charging 20W
  • Sensors: It has the following Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass sensors.

What Does Rooting Means?

Rooting Android simply means giving a superpower to your phone. It opens up many customization and tweaks for your smartphone. Once you root your phone, you have full control over your Android System files.

You can do the very greatest thing after rooting your device is installing Custom ROM, removing unwanted apps (bloatware), installing Modules, and much more. But before we Root, we must understand the Advantages and Disadvantages of Rooting your device.

Advantages of Rooting

Here are some Pros or Advantages of Rooting Oppo Reno2 Z

  • You can install Custom ROM on your device.
  • Update your Phone to a newer version of Android.
  • Easily install Incompatible Apps on your phone.
  • You can flash Custom Kernel to increase device performance.
  • Take Complete Backup of your Android using nandroid backup.

Disadvantages of Rooting

Here are some Cons or Disadvantages of Rooting Oppo Reno2 Z

  • The phone warranty will get void.
  • Oppo Reno2 Z will no longer Secure.
  • You may face lagging issues on Oppo Reno2 Z.
  • While Rooting, if you miss out on any steps, then your device might get bricked.

Pre-Requirements

  1. Before proceeding to steps, make sure to Unlock Bootloader on Oppo Reno2 Z.
  2. Fully charge your device. If not, then you will be stuck in between the process.
  3. Take the full backup of your android.
  4. You need to Install TWRP Recovery on Oppo Reno2 Z.
  5. Download the Latest SDK Platform tools and ADB Fastboot Drivers.
  6. This guide is only for Oppo Reno2 Z. Please do not try these steps on any other smartphone.
Warning!
Apply the shown steps at your own risk. MyPhoneUpdate.com is not responsible for bricking your device.

Root Oppo Reno2 Z using Magisk: Method 1

  • Download the latest Magisk Zip file on your Android device.
  • Move the downloaded Magisk Zip file to your phone’s internal storage.
  • Now, boot your phone into TWRP recovery mode.
    •  Turn Off your Oppo Reno2 Z.
    • Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button. As soon as you see the boot screen, release the Power button (do not release the volume up key until you boot into TWRP mode.)
  • Otherwise, you can also use the ADB command to boot into recovery mode.
    • Connect your Oppo Reno2 Z to PC/Laptop
    • Open the command prompt on your PC and type the following command.
adb reboot recovery
    • This will Reboot Oppo Reno2 Z into recovery mode.
  • On TWRP main screen, Tap on “Install”.
  • Locate the Magisk installer zip file and Select it.

Install Magisk With TWRP Recovery

  • Finally, “Swipe the Slider” on the bottom of the screen to flash the file and install Magisk on your phone.
  • Once the flashing process completes, Tap on “Reboot System”.

Now open the Magisk Manager app and check if you see all green checks on the screen.

Root Oppo Reno2 Z with SuperSU: Method 2

  • Download the latest SuperSU Zip file on your Android device.
  • Move the downloaded SuperSU zip file to your phone’s internal storage.
  • Now, boot your phone into TWRP recovery mode.
    •  Turn Off your phone.
    • Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button. As soon as you see the boot screen, release the Power button (do not release the volume up key until you boot into TWRP mode.)
  • Otherwise, you can also use the ADB command to boot into recovery mode.
    • Connect your Oppo Reno2 Z to PC/Laptop.
    • Open the command prompt on your PC and type the following command.
adb reboot recovery
    • This will Reboot Oppo Reno2 Z into recovery mode.
  • On TWRP main screen, Tap on “Install”.
  • Locate the SuperSU installer zip file and Select it.

Install SuperSU Zip Using TWRP Recovery

  • Finally, “Swipe the Slider” on the bottom of the screen to flash the file and install SuperSU on your phone.
  • Once the flashing process completes, Tap on “Reboot System”.

Now download the Root Checker app on your phone and check if you see all green checks on the screen.

Root Oppo Reno2 Z via Dr.Fone Root: Method 3

  • Download and install Dr.fone Root software on your PC.
  • Connect Oppo Reno2 Z device to PC/Laptop via USB cable.

Dr.Fone Root - Connect Your Phone To PC

  • Once the phone is connected, click on the “Start” button.
  • Now the software will then find your device package and prepare a way to root your phone.
  • Click on “Root Now” to begin rooting your phone.
  • The phone will ask if you would like to root the phone; tap on “Confirm” to continue the rooting.
  • You have successfully rooted Oppo Reno2 Z using Dr.Fone software.

Root Oppo Reno2 Z using KingoRoot PC: Method 4

  • First off, enable Developer Options on Oppo Reno2 Z.
    • Head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 5 to 7 times.
    • Go Back > Tap on Developer Options > enable USB Debugging option.
  • Now download Kingo Root Software on your Windows PC and install it.
  • Open Kingo Root Software.
  • Connect Oppo Reno2 Z Phone to PC via USB cable as soon as you Connect your Phone. It will show you a Prompt on your Phone > Tap on Okay.
  • Once your Device is Recognized, Tap on Root.
  • It will take around 5-7 minutes to complete the Rooting Process.

KingoRoot Android

  • Once the rooting process is finished, your Phone will automatically Reboot.
  • All Done! You have Successfully Rooted your Oppo Reno2 Z.

Root Oppo Reno2 Z with iRoot App: Method 5

  • First, Download iRoot APK on your Oppo Reno2 Z device.
  • Open the downloads folder and Tap on the “iRoot.apk” file to install it.
  • If you get a warning message, then follow the below steps.
    • Go to Settings > Security > enable Unknown Sources option.
  • After the app is successfully installed.
  • Open KingoRoot App > Tap on the “Root Now” button.

iRoot Android APK

  • The rooting process will start on your Phone. You will see a notification “Root Succeeded”.
  • That’s it. You have Successfully Rooted Oppo Reno2 Z Without PC.

Root Oppo Reno2 Z without PC: Method 6

  • First, download KingoRoot App on your Oppo Reno2 Z device.
  • Open the downloads folder and Tap on the “KingoRoot.apk” file to install it.
  • If you get a warning message, then follow the below steps.
    • Go to Settings > Security > enable Unknown Sources option.
  • After the app is successfully installed.
  • Open KingoRoot App > Tap on the “One Click Root” button.
  • The rooting process will start on your Phone.

  • You will see a notification “Root Succeeded”.
  • That’s it. You have Successfully Rooted Oppo Reno2 Z Without PC.

Related Article: How to Unroot Oppo Reno2 Z

Conclusion

So, this was a comprehensive guide on how to Root Oppo Reno2 Z smartphone. I have tried my best to make this guide as simple as possible. However, if you still encounter any problems while applying the steps, please let me know in the comments. I will try to resolve your issues as soon as possible.

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