The Zuk Z1 is a budget smartphone by Lenovo which packed with advanced features.
Zuk Z1 running on the latest CyanogenMod OS. The bootloader of Lenovo ZUK Z1 is unlockable means you can easily Root and Install TWRP Recovery on Lenovo ZUK Z1. Also, we know that TWRP 3.0.0 released recently means you get the latest TWRP on Lenovo ZUK Z1.
The process of Lenovo ZUK Z1 root is very easy all you need to follow the steps.
But before you root ZUK Z1, you need to unlock its bootloader (check How to unlock Bootloader of Lenovo ZUK Z1).
So before we explain to you how to root and install TWRP recovery on Lenovo Zuk Z1, you can check why you should root your device.
Some benefits of Rooting –
You can install custom ROM and custom kernel on your device for faster and better performance.
Block Ads in apps with the help of ad blocker.
Increase performance and battery life by killing background process automatically.
After you root Zuk Z1 and install custom recovery you can install Xposed Framework to customize your device
You can use Titanium Backup to restore all of your apps and data.
You can uninstall bloatware (Pre-installed Apps)
Note:-
Rooting may void your phone warranty, and you won’t claim it back.
Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
It will erase all your phone data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shut down in-between the process.
Files required to Root Lenovo Zuk Z1 and Install Custom Recovery –
Unlock and lock bootloader
- Root
- Flash RECOVERY TWRP and Recovery Recovery Recovery
- Install and Uninstall Xposed (You must install this before installing Xposed)
- Download and flash 38J CM12.1
- Do some ADB and fastboot commands (startup in custom recovery, sideload a zip file, stock reflash with a downloaded image, check bootloader status ...)
- Install ADB and fastboot
Instructions for Windows
- This toolkit has been run with Mac. In order to use it on Windows, you will need to download Cygwin.
- You will need USB drivers to use ADB. If they do not try to use the Samsung ones. I tried both of them on Windows 10 and I can not run them with adb.
- You will also need adb and fastboot that can be installed here quickly
- Download the Windows version of the toolkit on the download section and decompress it.
- When you have made every step, open Cygwin terminal.
- Type 'sh' and drag start.sh to the terminal.
- Press submit and you will have the working toolkit.
- Read all the instructions on the screen carefully.
Link download TOOLKIT ver.0.4.3:
(Refer to the original article for updates)
Zuk Z1 running on the latest CyanogenMod OS. The bootloader of Lenovo ZUK Z1 is unlockable means you can easily Root and Install TWRP Recovery on Lenovo ZUK Z1. Also, we know that TWRP 3.0.0 released recently means you get the latest TWRP on Lenovo ZUK Z1.
The process of Lenovo ZUK Z1 root is very easy all you need to follow the steps.
But before you root ZUK Z1, you need to unlock its bootloader (check How to unlock Bootloader of Lenovo ZUK Z1).
So before we explain to you how to root and install TWRP recovery on Lenovo Zuk Z1, you can check why you should root your device.
Some benefits of Rooting –
You can install custom ROM and custom kernel on your device for faster and better performance.
Block Ads in apps with the help of ad blocker.
Increase performance and battery life by killing background process automatically.
After you root Zuk Z1 and install custom recovery you can install Xposed Framework to customize your device
You can use Titanium Backup to restore all of your apps and data.
You can uninstall bloatware (Pre-installed Apps)
Note:-
Rooting may void your phone warranty, and you won’t claim it back.
Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
It will erase all your phone data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shut down in-between the process.
Files required to Root Lenovo Zuk Z1 and Install Custom Recovery –
- Download ADB and fastboot driver for windows or ADB and Fastboot for Mac and install it on your PC. This will also install your device driver.
- Download and install Drivers for Lenovo ZUK Z1 if above doesn’t work.
- Download Zuk Z1 Toolkit and place it in the folder where ADB installed and rename it to ‘recovery.img’.
- Download SuperSu to root Zuk Z1 and copy it to your phone sd card.
Unlock and lock bootloader
- Root
- Flash RECOVERY TWRP and Recovery Recovery Recovery
- Install and Uninstall Xposed (You must install this before installing Xposed)
- Download and flash 38J CM12.1
- Do some ADB and fastboot commands (startup in custom recovery, sideload a zip file, stock reflash with a downloaded image, check bootloader status ...)
- Install ADB and fastboot
Instructions for Windows
- This toolkit has been run with Mac. In order to use it on Windows, you will need to download Cygwin.
- You will need USB drivers to use ADB. If they do not try to use the Samsung ones. I tried both of them on Windows 10 and I can not run them with adb.
- You will also need adb and fastboot that can be installed here quickly
- Download the Windows version of the toolkit on the download section and decompress it.
- When you have made every step, open Cygwin terminal.
- Type 'sh' and drag start.sh to the terminal.
- Press submit and you will have the working toolkit.
- Read all the instructions on the screen carefully.
Link download TOOLKIT ver.0.4.3:
(Refer to the original article for updates)
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